Boss Audio Systems 4100 User manual

Size: 139 x 216mm
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1. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
NOTES ON CDs
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NOTES ON DISCS
There are paste residue.
Ink is sticky (P.5).
Stickers that are beginning
to peel away, leaving a
sticky residue (P.6).
Labels are attached (P.7).
On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the unit. Should this
occur, the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until
the moisture has evaporated.
A dirty or defective disc may cause sound
dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum
sound, handle the disc as follows.
Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc
clean, do not touch the surface (P.1).
If you use the discs explained below, the sticky
residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and
may cause malfunction or ruin your discs.
Do not use second-hand or rental CDs that have a
sticky residue on the surface (for example, from
peeled-off stickers or from ink, or glue leaking
from under the stickers).
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc (P.2).
Before playing, clean the discs with an
optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from
the centre out (P.4).
Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
antistatic spray intended for analog discs.
Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leave
them in a car parked in direct sunlight where
there can be a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car (P.3).
Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are
beginning to peel off.
Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers
attached.
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Do Not Use Special Shape CDs
Be sure to use round shape CDs only for this
unit and do not use any special shape CDs.
Use of special shape CDs may cause the unit
to malfunction.(P.8).
Be sure to use CDs with disc mark
Only for this unit.
RECORDABLE
REWRITABLE
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CD-Rs and CD-RWs which have not undergone
finalization processing cannot be played. (For
more information on finalization processing,
refer to the manual for your CD-R/CD-RW
writing software or CD-R/CD-RW recorder.)
Additionally, depending on the recording status,
it may prove impossible to play certain CDs
record on CD-R or CD-RW.
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2. INSTALLATION
Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily and make sure it is all connected up
properly and the unit and system work properly.
Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use of unauthorized parts
can cause malfunctions.
Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or other modifications of the
vehicle.
Install the unit where it does not get in the driver's way and cannot injure the passenger if there is a
sudden stop, like an emergency stop.
If installation angle exceeds 30° from horizontal, the unit might not give its optimum performance.
Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperature, such as from direct sunlight, or
from hot air, from heater, or where it would be subject to dust dirt or excessive vibration.
Be sure to remove the front panel before installing the unit.
DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT
This unit can be property installed either from “Front” (conventional DIN Front-mount) or “Rear”(DIN
Rear-mount installation, utilizing threaded screw holes at the sides of the unit chassis). For details,
refer to the following illustrated installation methods A and B.
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installation the unit
1. Dashboard
2. Holder
After inserting half sleeve into the dashboard,
select the appropriate tab according to the
thickness of the dashboard material and bend
them inwards to secure the sleeve in place.
3. Screw
30°
1
7
4
23
5
61. Dashboard
2. Nut (5mm)
3. Spring washer
4. Screw (5x15mm)
5. Screw
6. Support Strap
Be sure to use the support strap to secure the
back of the unit in place. The strap can be bent
by hand to the desired angle.
7. Plain washer
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BOTTOM
BOTTOM
- DIN REAR-MOUNT (METHOD B)
Installation using the screw holes on the sides of the unit.
Fastening the unit to the factory radio mounting bracket.
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2
4
3
2
5
a. Frame
b. Insert fingers into the groove in the front of
frame and pull out to remove the frame.
(When re-attaching the frame, point the side
with a groove down wards and attach it.)
c. Insert the levers supplied with the unit into
the grooves at both sides of the unit as
shown in figure until they click. Pulling the
levers makes it possible to remove the unit
from the dashboard.
- Trim Plate Installation:
Removing the unit
a
b
c
- PANEL OPEN/CLOSE OPERATION
1
CDIN
RESET
2
1. Press Open button
2. The CD slot will be accessible.
3. After CD is loaded or unloaded return the panel to its original position.
Before attaching the trim plate, the side with a "Bottom" Label stuck should be
at down side (as shown on diagram).
Push the trim plate against the main panel until it is fitted.
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1. Select a position where the screw
holes of the bracket and the screw
holes of the main unit become
aligned (are fitted) and tighten the
screws at 2 locations on each side.
2. Screw
3. Factory radio mounting bracket.
4. Dashboard or Console
5. Hook (Remove this part)
Note: the mounting box, outer trim ring,
and the sleeve are not used for method
B installation.

3.DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL (D.C.P.)
Removing The Detachable Control Panel (D.C.P.).
CAUTION
DO NOT insert the D.C.P from the left side. Doing so may damage it.
The D.C.P can easily be damaged by shocks. After removing it, place it in a protective case and be careful not to drop
it or subject it to strong shocks.
When the release button is pressed and the D.C.P is unlocked, the car's vibrations may cause it to fall. To prevent
damage to the D.C.P, always store it in a protective case after detaching it.
The rear connector that connects the main unit and the D.C.P is an extremely important part. Be careful not to
damage it by pressing on it with fingernails, pens, screwdrivers, etc.
Note:
If the D.C.P is dirty, wipe off the dirt with soft,
dry cloth only. And use a cotton swab soaked
in isopropyl alcohol to clean the socket on the
back of the D.C.P.
Socket
1. Turn the Power off.
2. Press the Panel Release Button.
3. Remove the D.C.P.
Attaching the Detachable Control panel (D.C.P.)
1. Insert the right side of the
D.C.P. Into the main unit.
NOTE: The D.C.P. Must be
attached into the T-Joint.
2. Press the D.C.P. On to the
left side of middle of D.C.P.
Until a “click” sound is heard.
2.
1.
RELEASE
BUTTON
D.C.P.
PUSH
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20
10
1211 14 1513 18 1916 17
21
20-PIN AUDIO/POWER HARNESS
4 53 7 8 96
FEMALE WITH MALE TERMINAL
ISO CONNECTOR 4PIN+8PIN
L-CHR-CH R-CHL-CH
CONNECTOR B
Figure 2
CONNECTOR A
R-CH L-CH
PIN(A5) BLUE
PIN(B2) VIOLET/BLACK
PIN(B8) GREEN/BLACK PIN(B3) GREY PIN(B5) WHITE PIN(B7) GREEN PIN(B4) GREY/BLACK
PIN(B6) WHITE/BLACK
PIN(A7) RED PIN(A8) BLACK PIN(B1) VIOLET PIN(A4) YELLOW
7 87 8
1 2
3 4
5 65
3
1
6
4
2
ANTENNA JACK
ANTENNA
EXTENDER
CABLE
RCA-TO-RCA CABLES
(not supplied)
SUB WOOFER
BLUE
WHITE
YELLOW
WHITE
RED AUX IN
REAR LINE OUT
GREY
FRONT LINE OUT
BLACK
WHITE
RED
WHITE
RED
RCA-TO-RCA CABLES
(not supplied)
Pin View Figure 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
PIN WIRE COLOR
GREY / BLACK
GREY
VIOLET
VIOLET / BLACK
GREEN
GREEN / BLACK
RED
BLACK
RED
FUNCTION / LABEL
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+)
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-)
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+)
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-)
IGNITION (ACC)
REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON
RIGHT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT
WHITE
WHITE / BLACK
BLUE
YELLOW
BLACK
WHITE
RED
BLACK
WHITE
11
12
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
POWER ANTENNA
BATTERY (+)
CHASSIS GROUND
LEFT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT
RIGHT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT
FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON
LEFT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT
ISO CONNECTOR WIRING CHART
PIN WIRE COLOR FUNCTION / LABEL
A4
A5
A7
A8
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
YELLOW
BLUE
RED
BLACK
VIOLET
VIOLET / BLACK
GREY
GREY / BLACK
WHITE
WHITE / BLACK
GREEN
GREEN / BLACK
ISO
CONNECTOR
(See Figure 2)
BATTERY (+)
POWER ANTENNA
IGNITION(ACC)
GROUND
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+)
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-)
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+)
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-)
FUSE
20-PIN
AUDIO/POWER
HARNESS
AMP
4.WIRING DIAGRAM (20 PIN + ISO PLUG)
AMPLIFIER WIRING
(SEE AMPLIFIER INSTRUCTIONS)
SUB
WOOFER

5.FUNCTION OF CONTROL
A. FUNCTION OF PANEL
PANEL
RELEASE
BUTTON
51
POWER
BUTTON
16
SOURCE
BUTTON
MENU
BUTTON
TUNING UP / DOWN
TRACK UP / DOWN
BUTTONS
AUTOMATICALLY
STORE / PRESET
SCAN BUTTON
PRESET MEMORY BUTTONS (M1~M6) BAND
BUTTON
SCAN
BUTTON
DISPLAY
BUTTON
ENCODER
VOLUME
BUTTON
2
3
4
MP3 ENTER
BUTTON
TA
BUTTON
6
AF
BUTTON
7
8
MP3
SEARCH
BUTTON
9
USB COVER /
FLIP OPEN TO
ACCESS TO
USB SOCKET
10
PTY
BUTTON
11
12
PANEL
OPEN
BUTTON
13
14
15
DSP
BUTTON
17
SUB-WOOFER
BUTTON
REMOTE
CONTROL
RECEIVER
18
LCD
DISPLAY
19
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NOTE:
LCD Screen
In extreme cold, the screen movement may slow down and the screen may darken, but
this is normal.
The screen will recover when it returns to normal temperature.
B. LCD DISPLAY
5. STEREO : Radio stereo indication
6. RPT : Track repeat play indication
7. INT : Track intro play indication
8. RDM : Track random play indication
10. ARTIST : Artist name indication
11. ALBUM : Album title indication
12. MUSIC : Music song title indication
13. FOLDER : MP3 folder / directory indication
9. : Preset radio station indication (1 to 6)
14. LOUD : Sound loudness indication
15. TRACK : MP3 file indication
16. MP3 : MP3 disc playing indication
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1. AF : RDS Alternative frequency indication
2. TA : RDS Traffic announcement indication
3. TP : RDS Traffic programme indication
4. PTY : RDS Programme type indication
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6.GENERAL OPERATION
1) POWER BUTTON
4) MENU BUTTON
You can operate the following function through MENU button.
Press power button to turn on/off the unit.
A. AUDIO OPERATION
press MENU button for less than 1 second to open the Audio menu.
press MENU repeatedly to navigate through the following functions:
VOLUME (VOL) -> BASS (BAS) -> TREBLE (TRE) -> BALANCE (BAL) -> FADER (FAD)
Rotate Volume Control to adjust desired level within 5 seconds.
NOTE: BASS AND TREBLE WILL BE SKIPPED IF DSP MODE IS ACTIVATED
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B. OTHER OPERATION
press MENU button for more than 2 seconds to open another set of menu, press MENU
button repeatedly to navigate through the menu items, while the desired menu item is
displayed, use Volume control to adjust the selected function:
- TA ALARM
To determine what action will the radio take if the newly tuned station does not receive TP
information for 5 seconds.
TA SEEK
The radio retunes to a different station which contains TP information.
TA ALARM
The radio does not retune but beeps will come out.
- MASK PI, MASK ALL
“PI” is referred to “Different PI with same AF”.
During AF search, PI stations and non-RDS stations with strong signal will be masked, in the
latter case, the non-RDS stations may cause interference, resulting the real AF to be masked
due to the misjudgment of the radio under interference.
There are two options to handle this situation.
MASK PI to mask only the AF with different PI.
MASK ALL mask both PI and strong signal non-RDS stations.
- LOUD MODE
Use this mode to increase bass output.
You can select the second of ESP as follow
ESP 12 second: For normal road condition
ESP 45 second: For road conditon extremely UN-EVEN.
- ESP MODE (ELECTRONIC ANTI-SKIP PROTECTION)
- RETUNE L, RETUNE S
To determine the initial time of automatic TA search.
RETUNE L 180 seconds
RETUNE S 45 seconds
You can choose from Seek tuning mode 1 & mode 2 by using Volume Control.
While the desired Seek tuning mode is selected, the following operations can be performed:
SEEK1: Press the Tuning Up / Down Button briefly to increase or decrease the frequency by 1 step
size.
Press and hold the Tuning Up / Down button to seek the band in up or down direction
and stop when a station is received.
SEEK2: Press the Tuning Up / Down Button briefly to increase or decrease the frequency by 1 Step
size.
Press and hold the Tuning Up / Down button increase or decrease the frequency rapidly
until the button is released, the different between the same operation at SEEK 1 mode is
that this time the radio will not stop at any station.
- BEEP MODE (BEEP ON / OFF)
BEEP OFF: disable audible beep tone when any function is accessed.
BEEP ON: enable audible beep tone.
- SEEK MODE (SEEK 1 / SEEK 2)

Use this mode to select stereo or monaural reception for FM radio stations. You can
sometimes improve reception of distant stations by selecting mono mode.
- STEREO MODE
- DX MODE
Use this mode to change between Local and Distant (-DX) tuning mode. Local mode
improves reception in some areas where the signal is too strong.
16) SOURCE BUTTON
Press this button to select different mode , sequence as follow:
MODE PRIORITY
A) Tuner mode (Radio)
B) CDP / MP3 (only if a CD or MP3 disc is inserted)
C) USB (only if a USB drive is inserted)
D) SD / MMC (Only if a SD or MMC card is inserted)
E) AUX IN (only if this unit with this features)
Whenever a USB or SD/MMC is being inserted, unit will automatically switch to USB or
SD/MMC mode, does not matter the unit is currently in what mode.
2) ENCODER VOLUME KNOB
When the Menu function is not activated, rotate this knob to change the volume level.
When Menu function is activated, rotate this knob to navigate through different menu items.
When in USB or SD / MMC mode, if the USB or SD / MMC is being removed, unit will
automatically switch to radio mode.
12) TUNING UP / DOWN BUTTON
Press this button to search for radio stations. Depends on whether SEEK1 or SEEK 2 mode
is selected, different operations can be performed, refer to “SEEK MODE” paragraph for
detail.
14) BAND BUTTON
Press this button to change between band FM .
AUTO MEMORY STORE: press AMS button for more than 1 second to enter auto store mode.
The radio will automatically store 6 stations to the 6 preset memories of
the current band. To stop auto store, press AMS button again.
PRESET SCAN: press AMS button for less than 1 second to scan all preset stations in the
memories of the current band and stay on each memory stations for about 5
seconds. The memory location indicator on the LCD will flash during the
process. To stop preset scan, press AMS button again.
8) AUTO MEMORY STORE / PRESET SCAN BUTTON (AMS)
17) DSP BUTTON (PRESET EQUALIZER)
POP -> ROCK -> CLASSIC -> FLAT -> DSP OFF
At DSP off mode preset equalizer will be controlled by Bass / Treble setting.
Press and hold DSP for more than 1 seconds to activate the sub-woofer audio output to
an optional subwoofer amplifier.
SUB-WOOFER
15) SCAN BUTTON(SCAN)
Press this button, the radio will tune up to search stations, the available stations will blinking
and stay on the display for a few seconds.
3) DISPLAY BUTTON (DISP)
At Radio mode Press this button to view frequency of the station in listening and clock time .
Clock Adjustment
Under clock display mode, press DISP button until the LCD flashes, press VOLUME UP/DOWN to
adjust hour & minute.
RESET BUTTON
In case of abnormal operation, use a pencil tip or other non-metallic object to press the
reset button located behind the front panel. Reset button is to be activated for the following
reasons;
- Initial installation of the unit when all wiring is completed.
- All the control function buttons do not operate.
- Abnormal or error symbol shown on the display.
RESET
RESET
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