Be
terminal. Never connect the negative(-) speaker
•
This unit is
for use with 2 speakers. Do not ground negative speaker
ground.
•
Speakers connected to this unit must be high-power units with a minimum
rating
and/or impedance
the head unit and the speakers.
• Check
old
IC
If
position
a
the
several
to
installing
sure to connect the negative (-) speaker
of
the
degraded speakers
and
this unit is
terminal coupled
vehicle battery may be drained when you are away from the
make
unused
all
wires
preforming
installer.
any
possible
disconnect
voltage
the
two
only
BOW
and impedance
condition
void
the
installed
on
the ignition switch, the
hours.
the
battery
vehicles
the unit
is
12
transport
designed for use with 4 speakers. Do not combine outputs
values other than those noted there will result
warranty.
with ignition switch
in
volts.
off
may
in
necessary
so
they
connections
do
the
damage
a
recreational vehicle,
screws
of
your
a
vehicle
to
your
cable
with a
4 to 8 ohms. Connecting speakers with output
speakers
result
before
12-volt battery and negative grounding.
from
in a
that does not have
red
lead
ON/OFF
and
not
install
vehicles
the
leads to the negative (-) speaker
carefully
fault
of
the unit should
short.
consult
electrical
beginning
truck, or bus, check that the
top
of
leads to chassis ground.
-
which
operations.
installation.
the
unit
leads
connecting
will
damage
an
terminate
If
you
a
profes-
system,
before
to the chassis
in
damage to
the
the
ACC
If
(accessory)
be connected to
this
is
not done,
vehicle
feel
instal-
unit
audio
be
to
for
2
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SAFETY
• Secure
adhesive tape around them where they
short-circuiting, cover
possibility
Route and secure
•
lever
gear
near the heater
a danger
• Don't pass the
connect to the battery. This
dangerous short.
Do not shorten any
•
when it
Never feed power to other equipment by cutting the insulation
•
supply lead
lead will be exceeded, causing overheating .
• Since
.
are
When this product's source is switched
•
through the change color
amp's system remote
(max. 300mA
Do not
•
up and may
When replacing the fuse(s) the replacement must be
•
as shown on the fuse
value. If
• Double
the battery and turning on the unit.
After completing the
battery, then press the
pen to set to unit to it's
onds for the red
a unique audio
directly grounded or the
block
PRECAUTIONS
electrical
the wiring with zip ties
disconnected
all
short-circuiting if the
of
wiring so it cannot touch any moving parts, such as the
all
and handbrake. Do not route wiring
outlet. If
the wiring short circuiting to the
of
yellow lead
should.
the unit and tapping into the
of
12V DC).
any vents or heater
result
the fuse
check that
in
blows
all wiring and connections are correct before re-connecting
light
the insulation
leads,
circuit is employed, never wire so the speaker
1/C
control
fire.
holder.
again
installation
(RES)
initial
flash.
to
or
leads
of
through a
damage the
will
if you do, the protection circuit may
and
left
Blue/White lead. Connect to an
to
the car's Auto-antenna
or
panels, Blocking them
Never
please
and before operating the unit, reconnect the
button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point
status. After pushing the button, wait a few sec-
hole
right-
replace a fuse with another
contact your installation
protect the wiring, wrap
tape.
lie
lead
are not
the wiring
vehicle's body.
into the engine compartment to
lead's insulation and cause a very
lead.
speaker
ON,
To
against
with insulating tape. There is a
insulated.
places
in
a control signal is turned on
metal
that get hot, such as
melts or gets torn, there is
The current capacity
leads
relay control terminal ·
will
the same amperage
of
parts.
are common.
external power
cause heat to
company.
To
to work
fail
the power
of
a different
of
avoid
the
of
leads
build
3
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INSTALLATION
Tools
2 removal
your new Boss Audio Systems
also
Tools for Installation: Philips
/Wire Cutter /Hammer
Supplies
Power Connections /14-16 Gauge Speaker
for
Installation
wrenches are
be needed for the
for Installation:
supplied
installation:
/Pencil /Electrical Tape
Machine
for taking out the
car stereo. The
Screw-drivers /Machine
Screws /Crimp Connectors /14 Gauge Wire for
The above are not supplied.
Before you install
Automotive audio equipment
experienced
should
to
IMPORTANT:
installing.
be
validate the extended warranty).
Remove the
1.
Remove the outer trim frame.
of
installation
professionally installed
Remove the two transport screws from the top fo the unit before
Old
Unit from the Dashboard
installations
technicians. We
by a authorized dealer
old
unit and
following tools and
Screws
/Electric Drill
Wires
can be
2.
challenging even to the most
strongly recommend that this unit
(this is a requirement
Insert
old unit into both sides
as shown
they click. Pull
unit from the dashboard.
the keys
in
replacing
supplies
/Wire Stripper
supplied
figure below until
to remove the
with the
of
the unit
it with
may
old
DIN
Front Mount
Mark Polarity of the Speaker Wires
Marking the
existing speakers to your car radio. Consult wiring diagram
before disconnecting any wires. If you are not positive
ing wires from the speakers to the head unit,
1.
While the
2.
Take a
3.
On the masking tape mark the
left
or right, and front or rear.
4.
Double check that you marked the first speaker
speaker wires are the same at the head unit.
5.
Repeat this procedure for
6.
Mark the power, ground, and any other wires also.
polarity
old
length
of
unit is
of
masking tape and
the speaker wirers
playing,
disconnect the wires from one speaker.
fold
polarity
all
of
the speakers.
DO
NOT DISCONNECT WIRES
AT
THIS TIME!
will make it easier to connect the
of
existing head unit
of
the
polarity
install new wires.
it around the wire so it forms a
of
the speaker wires ( +&-
correctly by checking that the
of
),
as
4
the exist-
flag.
well
as
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INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Disconnect negative battery terminal
from
battery
before starting installation.
the existing speaker wires
NOTE: Mark the polarity
before disconnecting battery.
NOTE: Remove the two transport screws from the top
the unit before
of
installing.
NOTE: Make sure there is enough space for the
this double-din unit.
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of
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WIRING DIAGRAM
Make sure
You
have a good chassis ground. Good ground connection will
eliminate most electrical noise problems. A good chassis ground requires a
tight connection to the vehicle's metal chassis. The area around the ground
be
connection should
clean, bare metal without rust, paint, plastic, dust, or dirt
for a good ground connection.
Black Ground
Connect to vehicle body/chassis. Make sure you have a good chassis ground.
This will eliminate most electrical noise form the motor and alternator. A good
be
chassis ground requires a tight connection to ground. The area should
of
from rust, paint or any form
dirt.
free
Yellow Memory Backup
Connect to electrical terminal always supplied with power regardless of ignition
switch position.
Orange Remote
Connect to Auto-antenna or power amp control wire/remote connection.
Maximum current 500mA 12VDC. (Low Current)
0
• •
@
A
B
Connector A
1. Rear right speaker(+)/Purple
2. Rear right speaker(-)/Purple-Biack
3. Front right speaker(+ )/Grey
4. Front right speaker(-)/Grey-Biack
5. Front left speaker(+)/White
6. Front left speaker(-)/White-Black
7. Rear left speaker(+ )/Green
8. Rear left speaker(-)/Green-Black
Connector B
1.-
2.-
3.-
4. Battery 12V (+)/Yellow
5. Remote Trigger/Blue-White
6.-
7.ACC+/Red
8.
Ground/Black
Speaker Wiring Notes:
Follow the above wiring diagram to install the head unit with new or existing
speakers.
1.
This unit
is
designed for use with four (4) speakers with impedance between
4 Ohms to 8 Ohms.
2.
An
Impedance load of less than 4 Ohms could damage the unit.
3.
Never bridge or combine the speaker wire outputs. When not using four
speakers, use electrical tape to tape the ends of the unused speaker outputs
to prevent a short circuit. .
4.
Never ground the negative speaker terminals to chassis ground.
6
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Basic Operation
1.
Tuning
Press any Button to turn the unit on, the display will show a message "BOSS
AUDIO" to indicate it is ready for use. Press and hold the
the unit off. The display_ will show a message "GOODBYE".
2.
Mode Selection
Press the SRC Button to select Radio Mode. Press the SRC Button to cycle the
Play Mode amoung AUX, RADIO and CD PLAY.
Note: USB
or
SD card is inserted into the USB port
3.
Loudness
Press the SEL button until "LOUD OFF" is shown on the display indicates that
the loudness function is OFF. Turn the volume knob to select between ON or
OFF.
4.
Mute
Press the
5.
Volume
Use the VOL +/- Button to adjust the volume level. The larger the number, the
higher the volume level.
the
unit
On I
Oft
PWR
button to turn
& SD mode will only show on the display when a USB flash memory
or
SD port.
Control
Control
POWER/MUT
button active
or
cancel Mute function.
6.
Bass/Treble
Press the SEL Button repeatedly until the display shows "BAS 00"/"TRE 00".
Use the
available.
8.
Balance
Press SEL Button repeatedly until the display shows "BAL L-R"/"FAD F-R", then
use the VOL +/- Button to adjust the balance between the left & right speakers.
10.
The time clock can be set anytime when the power is on. Press the
on the faceplate
Then press and hold the button until the hour blinks on the display. Rotate the
VOL knob to set hours, then press the
rotate the
Press the CLK button again
the
VOL
Clock
CLK
button anytime to view the time clock display.
11. Preset Beep
Press the SEL button repeatedly until "BEEP OFF" is displayed. Turn the
+I- Button to select "BEEP ON"
setting to take effect.
+/- Button to adjust. When EQ is ON, bass/treble control is not
CLK
or
remote control once, the time will show on the display.
VOL
knob to set.
Sound
Off
VOL
or
leave the unit idle for
or
"BEEP OFF", then leave the unit idle for
knob for the minutes to blink and
new
setting to
effect
Button
Press
VOL
12. Preset Equalizer
Press the SEL Button repeatedly until "EQ" indication is displayed then rotate
the Volume knob to choose between the EQ sound effects. The Sequence
equalizer setting will be as follows:
Function
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FLAT--
CLASSIC-
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of
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Radio Operation
1. Choose Radio Band
Press the
The unit comes with five bands- three FM Bands (FM1, FM2, and FM3) and two
Bands (MW1, and MW2)
MW
six preset stations, for a
Radio Tune
2.
Radio Mode, press and hold
In
display will -show"MANUAL".
the
manually
to
SRC
3. Tuning
Press the SEEK
clear
a strong
frequency station. Repeat to seek more stations
signal.
Button to access the radio function.
selects.
30
of
total
Seek Function
I
the
Then Press the
adjust the radio frequency.
Button once the radio will
>>I
or
1<<
Each
preset memory stations.
SEEK
1<<
the five bands can store up to
of
Button for 2 seconds, and
>>1
or
Button once
>>1
or
SEEK
1<<
seek the next strong and
in
your
listening
area with
4. Mono/Stereo Reception
FM radio mode, Press the SEL Button
In
play.
of
down some reception noise.
5.
There are six numbered preset buttons which can store and recall stations for
each band.
Roate the
distant stations can be done by
Local/
FM radio mode, Press the SEL Button
In
Roate the
Local and distance reception setting can
ing on the
Save
6.
set, press and
button you pressed is now the pre-set button for that station.
Your Preset Stations
VOL+/-
+/- to
hold
Control
select "LOCAL"
which the radio is being used.
in
one
Distant
VOL
location
While listening
7. Automatic Store/Preset
There are six numbered preset buttons which can store and recall stations for
each band.
press and
button you pressed is
While listening
of
one
hold
now
Control
until "STEREO"
MONO. Improvement
"--OX--".
or
facilitate
or
until " OX"
the radio reception, depend-
would like to save as a pre-
operation which may cut
is shown on the
select STEREO
to
selecting "MONO"
to a radio station you
the buttons numbered 1-6 until
of
Scan
to a radio station you
the buttons numbered 1-6 until
the pre-set button for that station.
would like
is shown on the dis-
reception
of
display.
you hear a beep. The
to save as a pre-set,
you hear a beep. The
A. Automatic Scan
While listening to the FM Radio, press and
automatically scan and save stations
will
While listening
will automatically scan
Scan
B.
Press the F/PS button once and the receiver
current band.
& Preview
to the
&
MW
Saved
Store
Radio, press and
and save stations
Stations
hold the F/PS Button. The receiver
the 3 FM Bands.
of
the F/PS Button. The receiver
hold
Bands.
of
the 2
MW
scan the radio stations
will
8
in
the
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CD/MP3/WMAIUSB/SD
1.
Insert
Insert
loaded
blink
to
eject the disc from the
seconds, it
ejected and removed, the unit will automatically switch to radio mode.
I
Eject CD
a disc into
into the unit, even when it
on
the display
will automatically
CD
slot with
and the
CD will play automatically. Press the EJECT Button
slot. If
Operation
label
the disc
be
side
is
off or at radio mode. The word
loaded into the
up.
The disc
is
not removed from the
slot
will
again. When the disc
be
automatically
"LOAD" will
slot
within 5
is
While you are
will
be
played.
is
playing.
To
play
MP3/WMA
memory or
playing
If
the MP3/WMA
by
in
the first
The unit
manner.
If the
files sequentially, then it
2.
Multi-Session CD Reading
This unit can read multi-session COs.
ed
3.
Selecting Tracks
Press the
will
Press the SEEK
shown on the display. Press and
Disc will play normally
MP3/WMA
playing
will
USB
automatically if the
be
shown
playing
if there
files
SO
card into the
files
files
the first song
folder,
drive has
SEEK
the unit
continue
loose files and
>>1
Button to advance
on
the display. Press and hold SEEK
I<<
Button to go to a previous track. Track numbers
a disc with MP3 or WMA, The first
is
any
103
information that
from a
on
are stored
in
playing
will play
player
when the No. 1 (play/pause) Button
USB flash
USB port or
the
USB flash
in
folders
the first folder. After playing
will play sequentially all
through
folders
the
detects a
hold
file
will
be displayed as the
memory or
SO
port of the unit. The unit
memory automatically.
on
the
all
of
the folders
containing
files
in
the
The multi-session reading
file
that
is
CD
to the next track. Track numbers
the
SEEK
SO
card, insert a USB flash
USB
of the
folders sequentially.
written
drive, the unit
all
the
files
on
the
files, it
in
multi-session format.
>>1
to fast forward.
I<<
Button to fast reverse.
is
in
the root folder
file
will
start
will
start
files sequentially
in
the next
USB drive
will play
will
pressed.
the
be
folder.
in
this
loose
activat-
will
be
4.
Play
I
Pause CD
Press the No.1/PAU Button to pause the CD. Press this button again to
resume playback.
5.
Scanning
Press the
be
displayed
6.
Repeat
Press the No.3/RPT Button to repeat the current track. Press it again to
7.
Random
Press the No.4/RDM Button to
appear
8.
Folder
Press the
on
Tracks
No.2/INT
on
the display. Press this button again to stop random
Down
"
5
E3
Button to
the display. Press this button again to resume playback.
-"
button once to go back one
play
play all
the first
the tracks
9
10
seconds of each track,
in
random order.
folder.
play.
"I
NT" will
cancel.
"ROM" will
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CD/MP3/WMAIUSB/SD
9.
Folder
Press the "6
UP
E:::3
+ "
button once to advance one
Operation(Con'd)
folder.
10. Search
There are 3 search modes to
search modes
MP3/WMA
A.
Simple
Press the
Modes
only
works with
files.
Track Search
SEEK
I<<
or
>>1
Button to
B. Track Search
Press the F/PS
Button to select
will start to
C.
Folder
Press the
the
VOL
the chosen
11.
Electronic
Electronic Skip
on
rough
CD
may
than
60
Search
F/PS
+/- Button to select
roads
skip.
seconds
Button,
the track number. press the
play.
Button twice and NAVIGATE will
folder.
Skip
Protection
Protection
witout skipping. if driving
For
MP3
the
TRK-SCH will
the folder
is
for driving
or WMA files will play
CD
with
MP3
help
find
MP3/WMA
go
appear
name. Then press the
on
rough
on
or
WMA
your
favorite
COs, and
to the next track
on the
SEL
button so
roads.
a
rough
for
files
60
seconds.
may
road
MP3
USB
display. Use the
be shown on the
The
CD
for more
If
skip.
&
WMA
flash
or
previous track.
that
the chosen track
SEL
Button to
will
play
than
10
the
road
is
tracks.
memory
VOL
display.Use
for 1
0 seconds
seconds
rough
for
more
The
with
+/-
play
the
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Bluetooth Operation
Pairing Your Mobile·
Before using Bluetooth functions, you must pair your mobile phone and the unit.
a special process used when two devices connect for the first time.
Pairing
The pairing process is used to generate a link key that
purposes for future Bluetooth connections between devices. Your mobile phone
can initiate a search for a new device and pair the unit.
Access the mobile phone's Bluetooth function and set the Bluetooth function
1.
to
2.
the list
in
Select
3.
the Bluetooth mobile phone and pair
appear
NOTE:
your phone requires a pass key or pairing code, you
If
number. The default pairing code for the unit
is
on
Use the mobile phone's add a new device feature.
your mobile phone.
on
"BOSS AUDIO". The unit has
your mobile phone. Accept the request and initiate the process
on
Some mobile phones require a "pass key"
Phone
used for authentication
is
"BOSS AUDIO"
auto pairing function. It will search for
an
automatically.
is
A prompt to connect should
or pairing code to connect.
need to enter this
will
"0000".
appears
Auto-Reconnection
some conditions, the unit
This unit has a built-in auto-reconnection function.
auto reconnect with the mobile phone (note: the mobile phone must have
will
been paired with the unit before.)
When you turn off the unit and then turn it on again.
•
again.
Switch off the ACC wire and switch it
•
Managing
Answering an Incoming Call
Press the GREEN button to answer
Rejecting an Incoming Call
Press the RED button to reject the incoming
Incoming Calls
on
incoming
an
call.
In
call.
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Bluetooth
Operation
Audio Streaming {A2DP)
Note:
mobile phone's instruction manual.
When
Press the
ous track.
Press the NEXT button on the front
Press the APS/PAUSE
Other
1.
The AUX
the Mode button to choose AUX. Connect any portable
MP3
2.
The
This output
requires a pre-amp out connection. (Red=Right, White=Left) Follow
factures instructions for the audio component that you are connecting.
Your
mobile phone must support this function. Please refer
in
A2DP mode
PREVIOUS
Operations
AUX
Front Pre-amp
Input
Input
player
RCA Output
Jack
to
unit. Use the
is
for connecting
button
button
is
a 3.5mm stereo jack on the front
Output
Jack
is
on
the front
panel
on
the panel control
volume control
on the back of the unit. (Refer to Wiring Diagram)
amplifier, equalizer,
panel
of
the unit to choose the next track.
to adjust volume.
of the unit to choose the previ-
to pause play.
panel
audio device such as a
or other audio component that
of the unit. Press
the manu-
to
your
3.
SUB Pre-amp
The SUB output Jack is on the back
output
Jack to drive
the SEL
to
effect.
is
for connecting up to 2 subwoofer
button
select "SUB ON" or
Output
a subwoofer.
repeatedly until "SUB OFF"
Follow
"SUB OFF",
the
of
the unit. (Refer to Wiring Diagram) This
amplifier
amplifier's installation
is
displayed.
then
leave
the unit
to the Subwoofer Output
instructions. Press
Turn the
idle
VOL+/-
for setting to take
Button
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Page 14
Maintenance
Cleaning the
not use any liquids
Do
not use petroleum distillates
Do
Use a
Replacing the Fuse
Make sure the amperage matches the specified
fuse(s). If
with
within the unit.
clean,
a new one.
Unit
cloth
dry
the fuse
If
clean this unit.
to
to clean this unit.
to clean this unit.
bad, check the power connection and
is
the same
problem
occurs, this might indicate a
Warning
use a fuse
not
When replacing a fuse,
perage rating than
otherwise damage
the
will
do
fuse
originally
result
to
your
unit.
value
when replacing
with
supplied
replace
malfunction
higher
a
your
to
the
the fuse
am-
unit,
13
Page 15
Remote
IR
1
2
Control
11
12
3 13
4
14
5 15
6 16
7 17
8 18
9 19
10
ao~~
20
Mode
1.
I
Power
2.
3 . .
Number
Number
4.
Volume+
5.
Select
6.
Stations
7.
Volume-
8.
9. Band Witch
APS
10 .
Number
11.
Number
12.
Number
13.
Number
14.
Loundness
15.
Stations
16.
Mono/Stereo
17.
Local/Distance
18.
19. Time
Mute
20.
on
I
4
I
3
Button
Tune/Seek/Track
I
1
I
2
I
5
I
6
Tune/Seek/Track
Clock
off
Random Play
Repeat
Play
lntro
Folder
Folder
Control
Display
Play
Pause
I
Scan
Down
Up
Down
Up
This unit comes with a full remote
is an
(
(2)
included
1 ) Remove the cover from the back
Insert
(3) Insert
1)
~
Operating the remote
Aim at the face
item with the remote
CR-2025
a
the battery
Lithium battery.
holder
2)
control
the
panel
of
into the back
CD Receiver, the maximum distance at which
control
system. The
control. TO PLACE THE BATTERY:
the remote
of
the remote control.
of
CR-2025
control.
3)
signals can be received is about 6M. Make sure that the
obstructed. Do not drop or throw the remote
control
a location
in
that is exposed to direct
control.
sunlight
Do not
or
other heat source.
Lithium battery
signal
path is not
place
the remote
next to a heating unit or
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Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM
No Power
Errors are
or
no function is active
No radio reception
COs
cannot be
The stereo indicator is blinking
displayed
loaded
on the screen
CAUSE/SOLUTION
Check and make sure that the fuses did
not
blow.
Unplug
Check the connection
Make sure the antenna is
extended and that it is not broken
A
CD
Make sure that the fixing screws
CD
Set
The reception
your car radio then
is
already
mechanism have been removed.
the frequency more
inside the
signal is too
plug
of
the antenna.
completely
appliance.
accurately.
low.
it again
of
Specifications
GENERAL
Operating Power ...................................................... 12