Boss Audio Systems 4600 User manual

Size: 139 x 216mm

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1. BUTTONS LOCATION AND FUNCTIONING
PANEL
RELEASE
BUTTON
1
MUTE
BUTTON
2
LOCAL/DX
BUTTON
(LOC)
3
PANEL
OPEN/EJECT
BUTTON
4
AUDIO
BUTTON
5
6
9
DISPLAY
BUTTON
PRESET MEMORY BUTTONS (M1~M6)
7
PRESET
EQUALIZER
BUTTON
17
POWER
BUTTON
12
SUB-WOOFER
BUTTON
8
IX-BASS
BUTTON
ENCODER
VOLUME
BUTTON
10
AUTOMATICALLY
STORE / PRESET
SCAN BUTTON
11
BAND/LOUDNESS
BUTTON
TUNING UP / DOWN
TRACK UP / DOWN
BUTTONS
14
REMOTE
CONTROL
RECEIVER
15
SOURCE
BUTTON/
SUB-WOOFER
LEVEL CONTROL
16
13
MP3
SEARCH
ID3-TAG
INFORMATION
MENU
BUTTON
MP3 ENTER
BUTTON
TA
BUTTON
AF
BUTTON
PTY
BUTTON

2. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
NOTES ON CDs
P. 2
P. 3
P. 4
P. 1 P. 5
P. 6
P. 7
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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).
as
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
P. 8
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 impossible to play certain CDs record
on CD-R or CD-RW.
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TEXT

3. INSTALLATION
Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily and make sure it is all
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 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.
connected
properly
drilling
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 into the dashboard,
select the appropriate tab according to the
thickness of the dashboard material and bend
them inwards to secure the in place.
3. Screw
the sleeve
sleeve
30°
1
7
4
23
5
61. Dashboard
2. Nut (5mm)
3. Spring washer
4. Screw (5x25mm)
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
182
53
12
3
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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.
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 on each side.
2. Screw
3. Factory radio mounting bracket.
4. Dashboard or Console
5. Hook (Remove this part)
locations
Note: the mounting box, outer trim ring,
and are not used for method
B installation.
the sleeve
5
2
4
3
25
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:
Push the trim plate against the chassis until it is fitted.
You must do this before you install the front panel, otherwise it can't be attached.
Removing the unit
a
b
c
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4. DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL (D.C.P.)
Removing The Detachable Control Panel (D.C.P.).
1. Turn the power off
2. Press the D.C.P. release button
3. Remove the D.C.P.
PANEL RELEASE
BUTTON
B
A
2
Attaching the DCP
CAUTION
1. Attach the panel at the right side first, with
point B on the main unit touching point A on the
D.C.P. (As shown on the digram).
2. Then press the left side of D.C.P. onto the main
unit until a “click” sound is heard.
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
RESET
RESET
RESETTING THE UNIT:RESETTING THE UNIT:
After releasing the front panel, use a pencil or any non-metalic object to press & hold the
reset button for five seconds to reset the unit.
press the eject button for more than 6 seconds to reset / resume the CD Deck
mechanism.

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5. WIRING DIAGRAM
RED
YELLOW
L-CH
R-CH
WHITE
FUSE
L-CH
(See Figure 2)
R-CH
L-CH
R-CH
ISO
CONNECTOR
AUX IN
20-PIN
AUDIO/POWER
HARNESS
(See Figure 1)
AMP
RCA-TO-RCA CABLES
GREY
REAR LINE OUT
BLACK
FRONT LINE OUT
WHITE
RED
WHITE
RED
BLUE SUB WOOFER
WHITE
ANTENNA
JACK
ANTENNA
EXTENDER
CABLE
RCA-TO-RCA CABLES
(NOT SUPPLIED)
SUB-WOOFER
PIN(B8) GREEN/BLACK
PIN(B1) VIOLET
PIN(B4) GREY/BLACK
PIN(B2) VIOLET/BLACK
PIN(B3) GREY
PIN(A4) YELLOW
PIN(A7) RED PIN(A5) BLUE PIN(A8) BLACK
PIN(B7) GREEN
PIN(B6) WHITE/BLACK
PIN(B5) WHITE
ISO CONNECTOR 4PIN+8PIN
FEMALE WITH MALE TERMINAL
1122
3344
77
5566
8877
55
33
11
88
66
44
22
Figure 2
CONNECTOR B CONNECTOR A
FUNCTION/LABEL
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+)
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-)
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+)
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-)
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
RIGHT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT
REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
LEFT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT
FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON
RIGHT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT
LEFT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT
18 RED
17 WHITE
16 BLACK
15 YELLOW
20 WHITE
19 BLACK
14 BLUE
CHASSIS GROUND
BATTERY(+)
POWER ANTENNA
1 GREY/BLACK
7 GREEN/BLACK
4 VIOLET/BLACK
12 WHITE/BLACK
8 RED
6 GREEN
2 GREY
3 VIOLET
11 WHITE
10 RED
9 BLACK
5
13
IGNITION(ACC)
WIRE COLOR
PIN
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-)
B2 VIOLET/BLACK
GREEN/BLACK
GREY/BLACK
WHITE/BLACK
GREEN
GREY
WHITE
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8 LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-)
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
ISO CONNECTOR WIRING CHART
WIRE COLOR
RED
YELLOW
BLACK
VIOLET
PIN
A4
A5
A7
A8
B1
FUNCTION/LABEL
POWER ANTENNA
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+)
IGNITION(ACC)
BATTERY(+)
GROUND
BLUE
(not supplied)

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6. PANEL OPEN/CLOSE OPERATION
This unit is equipped with the most advanced full logic motorized slide down system. You can enjoy
this advance technology with just a single press of the “OPEN” button Please read the following
instructions carefully before operating the unit.
.
OPEN / CLOSE THE PANEL:
Press the Open button to open a closed panel, or to close an opened panel.
LOADING A CD
When the panel is in the open position, the disc slot becomes accessible.
Insert a CD through the disc slot, the CD will be automatically loaded and the panel will also close
automatically & playback will begin.
If no CD is inserted, press Open button again to close the panel.
EJECTING A CD
Press Open button to open the panel, if a CD is loaded, it will be ejected automatically.
If the ejected CD is not being removed, after 10 seconds it will be reloaded automatically the
panel will automatically close after disc has been reloaded.
, and
Warning : If the ejected disc remains in the slot, the Open button will not function, so closing the panel
by using Open button is prevented unless the disc is removed or reloaded.
CAUTION:
A) Please always use the “OPEN” button to slide up/ down the front panel. Please never try to
slide up or down the front panel manually, this will cause serious & permanent damage to the
slide down mechanism, and this will void the warranty.
B) Please do not try to detach / remove the front panel ( by pressing the detach button ) or attach the
front panel when the panel is in the slide down position. This may cause serious & permanent
damage to the unit & panel. Only attach or detach the front panel when the panel is in the closed
position.

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16)SOURCE BUTTON (SOURCE)
Press SOURCE button to select a different source of operation as indicated on the display panel.
Available sources include Tuner, CD, MP3/WMA and Aux in .
Press this button to remove the control panel.
7. BASIC OPERATIONS
1) PANEL RELEASE BUTTON
12)POWER ON/OFF BUTTON
Press POWER button or any other button on the front of the radio (except Open/Eject)to turn the
unit on. Press POWER button again to turn the unit off.
2) MUTE BUTTON (MUTE)
Press the mute button momentarily to mute the audio volume, and "Mute" will flash in the
display. Press the mute button again to restore volume to the previous setting.
10)ENCODER VOLUME BUTTON
To increase the volume, rotate the volume control clockwise. To decrease the volume,rotate the
volume control counter clockwise. When volume is adjusted, the volume level will be shown on the
display panel as a number ranging from 0 (lowest) to 46 (highest).
5) AUDIO BUTTON (AUDIO/ENTER/MP3 ENTER)
Press the AUDIO button , the display will be displayed first option is Volume, followed by Subwoofer
(only if the Subwoofer feature is currently activated), Bass( only if EQ5 is currently deactivated), Treble(
only if EQ5 is currently deactivated), Balance, Fader and back to Volume. When adjusting audio
functions, the unit will automatically exit audio control mode after 5 seconds of inactivity.
Subwoofer
Press the volume control twice, then rotate it clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the
Subwoofer level from 0 to 12.
Bass
Press the volume control three times, then rotate it clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust Bass
from -6 to +6. "0” represents a flat response.
the
AUX INPUT
Connect the external signal to the RCA line in jack located at the rear of the unit , then press Mode
button to select Aux mode. Press Mode Button again to cancel Aux Mode and return to previous
mode.
Treble
Press the volume control four times, then rotate it clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust Treble
from -6 to +6. "0” represents a flat response.
the
Press iX-BASS for more than 3 seconds to activate the sub-woofer audio output to an optional
subwoofer amplifier. "Subwoofer On" will appear in the display for 5 seconds, and the SUB-W icon
will appear and remain in the display. Press iX-BASS again for more than 3 seconds to turn the
subwoofer off. "Subwoofer Off" will appear in the display for 5 seconds, and the SUB-W icon will
disappear.

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Fader
Press the volume control six times, then rotate it clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the fader
between the front and rear speakers from R12 (full rear) to F12 (full front). "C00” Represents a
center fader level between the front and rear speakers.
PRESET
1
PRESET
2
PRESET
3
PRESET
4
PRESET
5
PRESET
6
8) IX-BASS BUTTON (IX-BASS)
Press iX-BASS momentarily to activate the iX-BASS feature. When listening to music at
Iow volume levels, this feature will boost the bass and treble ranges to compensate for the
characteristics of human hearing. When this feature is activated, "iX-BASS On" will appear in
the display momentarily. Press iX-BASS again to select "iX-BASS Off". The iX-BASS icon will
appear and remain in the display when the iX-BASS feature is activated.
17)PRESET EQUALIZER BUTTON (EQ)
The equalizer function applies preset sound effects to the unit's audio output signal. Press
EQUALIZER button to step through the following equalizer options: Off, Pop, Jazz, Classical, Beat
and Rock. The equalizer options will appear in the display as they are accessed.
When the equalizer function is activated, the most recently selected bass/treble levels can not be
adjusted. When the equalizer function is not active, the unit will return to the most recently selected
bass and treble levels.
6) DISPLAY
Press DISPLAY/MENU momentarily to navigate through the following animation options:
EQ animation, Animation Display , PTM (personal text message) and back to the default display.
The selected animation will appear in the display when the unit is turned on.
Balance
Press the volume control five times, then rotate it clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the
balance between the right and left speakers from R12 (full right) to L12 (full left). “C00” Represents
a center balance level between the right and left speakers.
Default Display
EQ Animation
Animation 1(Option)
Animation 2 (Option)
Personal Text Message

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Contrast
The contrast level of the display is set at "CONTRAST 05" by default. Rotate the volume control To
adjust the contrast level from 00 to 10.
Dimmer
The dimmer feature of the display is set to "DIMMER High" by default. Rotate the volume
Control to turn the dimmer to the Iow setting.
Clock Format
This option allows selection of a 12 hour or 24 hour clock format. "CLK FORMAT 12H" is the
Default setting. Rotate the volume control to change to the 24 hour clock format.
Time Set
The time on the clock will be set to 12:00 as the default. Program the current time by rotating
the volume control clockwise to adjust the minutes and counterclockwise to adjust the hours.
AREA (TUNER FREQUENCY SPACING)
This option allows the selection of the frequency spacing appropriate for your area. "
" is the default setting. Rotate the volume control to select the U.S.A. Latin America, Europe
or Oirt options.
AREA
U.S.A.
Programmable Turn-on Volume (VOL PGM)
This option allows selection of the volume level the radio will automatically assume when first
turned on. "VOL PGM 12 " is the default setting, which will turn the radio on at the volume level
selected when the unit was last turned off.
To program a specific volume level for the radio to turn on at, rotate the volume control to select
"VOLUME LEVEL”. Within 5 seconds.
Beep Tone
The beep tone feature allows the selection of an audible beep tone to be heard each time a
button is pressed on the face of the radio. "BEEP TONE On" is the default display. Rotate the
volume control to select the "BEEP TONE Off" option.
6. MENU FUNCTION LIST (MENU)
Press DISPLAY/ MENU for more than 3 seconds to access the menu. "Menu" will appear in the
display momentarily. Navigate the menu by pressing DISPLAY/ MENU momentarily to move
forward to the next option. The menu can also be navigated by using the Tuning Up or Tuning
Down Button to move to the next or previous option. Once the desired option appears in the
display, adjust that option by rotating the volume control within 5 seconds. The following options
are adjusted through this menu feature.
Illumination Color (COLOR)
This option allows selection between two colors for the backlight illumination of the unit.
"COLOR 1" is the default display and will illuminate the unit in blue backlight. Rotate the
volume to select "COLOR 2”,, which will illuminate the display in red backlight.
Selectable Clock Display (CLK ON LCD)
When the selectable clock display feature is activated, the clock and default greeting note will
appear in the display when the radio is turned off but the ignition switch is still on . "CLK
ON LCD On" is the default display for this option. To select that the clock and greeting not be
displayed when the unit is powered off, rotate the volume control to select "CLK ON LCD Off".
Key Illumination On/Off (KEY LIGHT)
The Key Light on/off feature controls how the front panel buttons illuminate when the unit is
turned off, but the ignition switch is on. When the Key Light feature is activated with the unit
turned off and the ignition turned on, the front panel buttons will illuminate. When the Key Light
feature is deactivated with the unit turned off and the ignition switch turned on, the front panel
buttons will not illuminate.

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Personal Text Message
Press the MENU button you will see the “PTM” on the display ,this will allow the user to input
. greeting note on the display. The “INPUT MESSAGE” will be displayed by default. User is
allowed to input max. 20 letters or symbols for the “PTM” to be displayed on the LCD.
When “PTM” is displayed on the display, Press “ENTER” button to start up the “PTM” enter
procedure. Rotate the encoder volume to input A to Z 0-9, +/- ! etc. Press “ENTER” button to
confirm the first letter input. Repeat the procedure enter the rest of the letters. If you want to
change the inputted letters , you can press Tuning up /down button to move, the cursor
backwards to change the inputted letters. If no more buttons are pressed after 7 seconds the
letters will be automatically set as PTM. The previous PTM will be erased automatically
once a new PTM is entered.
Press “DISPLAY” button sequential (Frequency -> Spectrum -> Animation 1 -> Animation 2 ->
PTM ). The inputted Message will scroll through the LCD continuously until a new operation of the
unit has been entered.
desired
entered
IGNITION OFF CLOCK RECALL
The user can recall to display the clock by pressing DISPLAY button, even when ignition is off.
GREETING NOTE
There are three different greeting notes displayed on LCD based on different condition.
1.When the unit is powered on, one of three greeting will display based on the time of day: Good
Morning, Good Afternoon or Good Evening.
2. When the unit is powered off but the ignition remains on, the LCD will scroll through the
following messages if the selectable clock display feature is activated: “Enjoy Driving! Have a
Safe Trip!”
3. When the ignition is turned off, the message "See you! Have a nice day!” will be displayed
Before the unit turns off completely.

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Manual Tuning
Press the Up Tuning or Down Tuning button for more than 3 seconds to move the radio frequency
number up or down one step.
Auto Seek Tuning
Press the Up Tuning or Down Tuning button for less than 3 seconds to move to next station
automatically.
8. TUNER OPERATION
Recall a Station
Select a band (if needed). Press a preset button to select the corresponding stored station.
14) TUNING UP/DOWN BUTTON ( )
7) PRESET BUTTONSSTATION
Six numbered preset buttons store and recall stations for each band.
Store a Station
Select a band (if needed), then select a station. Hold a preset button for 3 seconds. The preset
number will appear in the display.
Automatically Store
Automatically select 6 strong stations and store them in the current band. Select a band (if
needed). Press AS/PS button for more than three seconds. The new stations replace stations
already stored in that band.
Preset Scan
Scan stations stored in the current band. Select a band (if needed). Press AS/PS button for less
than 3 seconds. The unit will pause for ten seconds at each preset station. Press AS/PS button
again to stop scanning when the desired station is reached.
STEREO
The unit will automatically pick up a stereo signal, when available. When in stereo mode, the ST
icon appears in the display. When no stereo signal is available, the unit will automatically revert to
mono operation, and no icon will be displayed.
11) AUTOMATICALLY STORE / PRESET SCAN (AS/PS/ID3)
13) BAND BUTTON (BAND/MP3 SEARCH)
Press BAND to change between BAND FM1, FM2 or FM3. Each band stores
up to 6 preset stations.
3) LOCAL/DISTANT BUTTON (LOC)
This feature is used to designate the strength of the signals at which the radio will stop during
automatic tuning. "Distance" is the default setting, allowing the radio to stop at a broader range of
signals. To set the unit to select only strong local stations during automatic tuning, use the volume
control button until "Local" appears in the display.

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9. CD PLAYER OPERATION
INSERT AND EJECT CD
Insert a CD label-side up with the unit turned on, and the disc will begin to play. Press the Eject
button to stop CD play and eject the CD. The unit does not have to be turned on to eject
the CD.
PAUSE BUTTON
Press the pause button to suspend disc play. Press the pause button again to resume disc
Play.
TRACK SELECT
Press the Up Tuning or Down Tuning button ( ) for less than one second to advance
to the next track on the CD, The selected track number will appear on the display. Press and
hold the Up Tuning or Down Tuning button ( ) for more than one second to fast
forward or fast reverse through the disc. CD play starts when the button is released.
REPEAT BUTTON
Press REPEAT BUTTON during disc play to continuously repeat the track. Press REPEAT BUTTON
again to stop Repeating.
RANDOM BUTTON
Press RANDOM BUTTON during disc play to play all tracks on a CD in random, shuffled order. Press
RANDOM BUTTON again to stop random play.
INTRO SCAN BUTTON (INTRO)
During disc play, press INTRO SCAN BUTTON (INTRO) to play the first 10 seconds each track on
the disc. When the desired track is reached, press INTRO SCAN BUTTON (INTRO) again to end the
scan and play the selected track.
of
CD TEXT
The unit can display the first 11 letters of Album Title, Artist Title. If the recorded information is longer
than 11 letters. The rest of text will scroll from right to left on the display.

RDS functions
- AF Alternative Frequencies
-CT Clock Time
-EON Enchanced other Network
-PI Program identifications
-PS Program service name
-PTY Program Type
-REG Regional Change
-TA Traffic Announcement
-TP Traffic program
By pressing AF button 3 seconds to select AF ON/OFF. “AF ON” or “AF OFF” will show & remain
on the LCD segment for 5 seconds.. Under AF “On” mode, if the tuned in station signal is getting
weak, the unit will automatically switches to a different frequency on the same network with
stronger signal.
Factory Default setting is “AF ON”
for
Note1:
10. RDS OPERATION
1. AF Function
2. TA Function
By pressing TA button 3 seconds, on TA standby mode. “TA ON” will show & remain on
the LCD segment for 5 seconds & the TA icon will light up on the LCD. In the stand by mode, when
a traffic announcement broadcast starts, the traffic announcement broadcast will be received as
top priority regardless of the function mode. When a traffic announcement starts, “TRAFFIC INFO”
will show on the LCD, the TA button can the broadcast reception while a traffic
announcement broadcast is being received. The unit will go back to the previous mode and TA
goes into stand by mode again. When the TP icon is not for 60 seconds beep Alarm tone is
heard and the LCD will show “Lost TP, TA”. TA seek will automatic activate and searches to another
TA station.
for turns
pressing cancel
on , a
Note1: TA auto seek mode will only operate when TA seek is switched “ON” in the RDS menu.
3. PTY Function
Pressing PTY button 3 seconds into PTY select mode. “PTY” icon will light up on
the LCD. The LED around encoder volume will starts blinking. The user now has 5 seconds to
select the desired PTY item by using volume up/down button. Once selected the PTY item, user
have 5 seconds to press “SELECT” or “TUNE UP or TUNE DOWN” buttons 3 seconds to seek
for the selected PTY item. The LCD will display “PTY SEEK”. If no station with the selected PTY
broadcast can be received, the LCD will display “No Match PTY” and blinks for 5 seconds then
returns to the previous mode.
for the unit goes
for
The unit is equipped with the following RDS function:
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User can store his favor PTY into the preset memory M1 to M6. After selected a PTY item,
any one of the preset memory store the selected PTY. To recall the stored
PTY on PTY mode then press preset memory 3 seconds, the unit will automatically
search the stored PTY station in the preset memory
press
buttons and the unit will
item, switch for
Music Group Speech Group
POP , ROCK NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO
CLASSICS, CULTURE,SCIENCE,VAR IE D
JAZZ, COUNTRY
EASY, LIGHT SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA
NATION, OLDIES SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN
FOLK TRAVEL, LEISURE, DOCUMENT
WEATHER,FINANCE, CHILDREN
Note: Factory default stored for PTY preset memory.
M1/News, M2/Information, M3/Pop Music, M4/Sports, M5/Classics, M6/Finance.

4. RDS MENU
To access the RDS-MENU press the SELECT button 3 seconds. The following list of features
can be selected
-Auto Seek All / RDS
-TA Seek On / Off
-TA Volume 0-40 (default 18)
-Regional On / Off
for
Steps to access Menu items :
1) To access the RDS MENU press the SELECT button 3 seconds.
2) “RDS-MENU” will be displayed on display for 2 seconds, and then “Auto Seek” appears on
display.
3) To navigate through the MENU use the >>| or |<< buttons to navigate down or up through the
menu items. Or Press SELECT BUTTON repeatedly to view the menu item sequential
4) Use the Volume up/down button to adjust the selected menu item.
5) After the selected menu item(s) has been changed and no other operation have been made, a 5
second time-out will resume the head unit to the previous mode.
for
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TA Volume “18” will be displayed by default. The user now has 5 seconds to adjust by
using volume up/down button from “0-40”. When TA function is activated, if a TA program is
tuned in at the volume level set regardless of the volume of the other source at the time.
Note: When the unit tuned into a TA program. The volume level can only be increased but
cannot be decreased.
Features description of RDS-Menu Items :
Auto Seek “RDS” will be displayed by default. The user now has 5 seconds to adjust by
using volume up/down from “RDS” to “ALL”. If “ALL” is selected, during the Auto Seek
tuning mode, the unit will stop at all radio station including Non RDS station regardless AF
and TA switched on. If “RDS” selected and the AF is on, during the Auto Seek tuning
mode unit will stop at only RDS station.
if
are is
, the
TA Seek “On” will be displayed by default The user now has 5 seconds to adjust by using
volume up / down from “On” to “Off”. If selected “On” mode, when a received station does
not have TP information for 60 seconds, the unit to next station
which does not have the same station (PI), but has the TP information. When a TP
information get lost at the current station over the default retune time (60 seconds), the unit
to search to next same PI station. When the same PI station does not catch in 1 cyclic
search, the unit retunes to next station with TP information.
If “Off” is selected, when a received station dose not have TP information for 60 seconds, a
Double Beep Sound (Alarm) is and the LCD will be “Lost TP TA” but the retune
mode is not activated.
automatically searches
starts
heard display
Note: This function only activate when “TA” switches on mode.
- Auto seek RDS/All
- TA seek On/Off
- TA Volume
REGIONAL “OFF” will be displayed by default. The user now has 5 seconds to adjust by
using volume up/down button from “off” to “On” . If “on” is selected when the AF search or
PI seek, it will implemente to station which have all the PI codes which are the same as
current station.. If “off” is selected, when AF search or PI seek the regional code in the
format PI code will be ignored. A regional station is possible to be received.
Note: The Regional function On/Off Setting is valid when the “AF” function is “on”
- Regional On/Off

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11. MP3/WMA OPERATION
MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) music files are digital audio files that are compressed to
allow more files on a single CD. This unit can play MP3/WMA directly from files contained on a
CD-R/RW using the buttons on the receiver (or optional remote).Depending on the media type and
recording method, some CD-R/RW's may be incompatible with this unit. The unit supports
playback of MP3/WMA and CDDA (CDA), Mixed-Mode CDs and CD-Extra (including multisession
discs), but discs on which the session has not been closed will not play.
Notes on MP3/WMA Play
This unit can play MP3 (MPEG1, 2, 2.5 Audio Layer 3). However, the MP3 recording media and
accepted formats are limited. When writing MP3/WMA, pay attention to the following
restrictions.
Acceptable Media
The MP3/WMA recording media acceptable to this unit are CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW. When
using CD-RW, use full format rather than quick format to prevent malfunction.
Acceptable Medium Formats
The following formats are available for the media used in this unit. The maximum number of
characters used for file name including the delimiter (".") and three-character extension are
indicated in parentheses.
ISO 9660 Level 1 (11 characters)
ISO 9660 Level 2 (31 characters)
Joliet (31 characters)
Romeo (31 characters)
Up to 200 characters can be displayed in the long file name format. For a list of available
characters, see the instruction manual of the writing software and the section “Entering File and
Folder Names” below. The media reproducible on this unit has the following limitations:
Maximum number of nested folders: 8
Maximum number of files per disc: 999
Maximum number of folders per disc: 255
MP3/WMA written in the formats other than the above may not be successfully played and their
file names or folder names may not be properly displayed.
MP3/WMA Encoder and CD Writer Settings
Use the following settings when compressing audio data in MP3 data with the MP3 encoder.
Transfer bit rate : 32- 320 kbps
Sampling frequency : 32,44.1,48 kHz(WMA) 16,22.05,24,32,44.1, 48kHz (MP3)
When using a CD writer to record MP3/WMA up to the maximum disc capacity, disable
additional writing. For recording on an empty disc up to the maximum capacity at once, check
disc at once.
Entering ID3 Tag
This unit supports ID3 tag versions 1.0 and 1.1.
The unit also supports CD-TEXT encoded discs for Album, Track and Artist Title information.
Entering File and Folder Names
Names using the code list characters are the only file names and folder names that can be
entered and displayed. Using any other character will cause the file and folder names to be
displayed incorrectly. The unit recognizes and plays only files with the MP3/WMA extension.
Note: A file name entered with characters not on the code list may not play correctly.

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Writing Files into a Medium
When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the unit checks all data. If the medium contains
many folders or non-MP3/WMA files, MP3/WMA play will be delayed, it may take time for the unit to
move to the next file, and searches may not be performed smoothly. Loading such a medium may
produce loud noise and cause damage to the speakers. Do not attempt to play a medium
containing a non-MP3/WMA file with the MP3/WMA extension or a medium containing non
MP3/WMA files.
Electronic Shock Protection
40 seconds for CDDA (CDA)
120 seconds for MP3 recorded at 44.1kHz, 128kbps
200 seconds for WMA recorded at 44.1kHz, 128kbps
Bit Rates
The unit supports bit rates from 32 - 320 kbps.
MP3 Playing Order
When selected for play, Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select, files and folders are accessed in
the order in which they were written by the CD writer. Because of this, the order in which they are
expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played. You may be able to
set the order in which MP3/WMA are to be played by writing them onto a medium such as a CD-R with
their file names beginning with play sequence numbers such as "01" to "99". For example, a medium
with the following folder/file hierarchy is subject to Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select as
shown below.
ROOT
01
04
05
06
07
08
02
03
X
X
X
X
09
1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 LEVEL
001.MP3
002.MP3
003.MP3
004.MP3
“NOT DISPLAY”
“NOT DISPLAY”
“NOT DISPLAY”
“NOT DISPLAY”
009.MP3
010.MP3
011.MP3
012.WMA
013.WMA
014.WMA
015.MP3
016.MP3
017.MP3
018.MP3
019.MP3
020.MP3
005.MP3
006.MP3
007.MP3
008.MP3
021.WMA
022.WMA
023.WMA
An outline of a CD-ROM with MP3/WMA is shown below. Subfolders are shown as folders in the
folder currently selected.
The equipment assigns folder
numbers. The user can not
assign folder numbers.
It is not possible to check
folders that do not include
MP3/WMA files. (These folders
will be skipped without
displaying the folder number
and name)

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FILE/FOLDER PLAY
There are three different play methods as following:
Press M2 button more than 3 seconds during playing MP3/WMA disc for “intro play” all files of the
current folder. Intro play should restart from the first song of the current folder, after all files in the
current files have been intro-played.
To disable current folder “intro play”, press M2 button more than 3 seconds
Press M2 button less than 3 seconds is “intro play” all files on the disc. Intro play should re-start at
the very first file of the disc after all files in the disc has been intro played.
To disable all files “intro play”, press M2 button less than 3 seconds
File/Folder Intro play:
Press M3 button for more than 3 seconds during playing MP3/WMA disc for “repeat play” for all
files of the current folder keep on repeat playing the current folder until “repeat play” is
disabled.
To disable current folder “repeat play”, press M3 button for more than 3 seconds
Press M3 button less than 3 seconds to “repeat play” the current file keep on repeat
Playing the current file until the “repeat play” is disabled.
To disable current file “repeat play”, press M3 button less than 3 seconds
, and
, and
File/Folder Repeat play :
Press M4 button more than 3 seconds during playing MP3/WMA disc to “random play” all
files of the current folder.
To disable current folder “random play”, M4 button more than 3 seconds
Press M4 button less than 3 seconds “random play” all files on the disc.
To disable all file “ random play”, press M4 button less than 3 seconds.
press
for and the unit
for
File/Folder Random play:

MP3/WMA FILE OR FOLDER SEARCHING (encoder volume)
During MP3 or WMA files playback, press MP3 search button (Band Button) twice
LCD will display “Navigate search”, Press “Audio Select” key or rotate the “Encoder Volume knob” to
enter the “Navigate search”.
Rotate encoder volume until LCD displayed “06”,
Short Press MP3 enter key (Audio Select Button) to go into folder “06”
(Note: If MP3 enter key is press more than 3 seconds. The first file “015.MP3 “ will start playing)The
“015.MP3” file will be displayed on the LCD,
Rotate encoder volume until LCD displayed “016 MP3”
(Note: Press the “AS/PS” button will allow a quick return back to folder “06” or rotate encoder volume
anti-clockwise backward to “06”
Press and hold MP3 enter key (Audio select Button) to confirm play “016 MP3” file
The Folder Navigate sequence on Display is as follows:
The unit allows end user to have three different method for the file / folder searching.
1)Direct file number searching. “014 MP3 file”
Press MP3 search button (Band button) once
LCD will display “number search”, Press “Audio Select” key or rotate the “Encoder Volume knob” to
enter the “Number search”.
Rotate the encoder volume up until “014”
Press and hold MP3 enter button (Select button) to confirm & play file “014”
2) Folder /files Navigate searching. Folder “06 “ & File “016 MP3”
LCD
DISPLAY
LCD
DISPLAY
ROTATE
ENCODER
CLOCKWISE
ROTATE
ENCODER
CLOCKWISE
ROTATE
ENCODER
CLOCKWISE
ROTATE
ENCODER
CLOCKWISE
01 02 03 04
05 06
PRESS
ENTER
KEY
015. MP3 016. MP3
PRESS
ENTER
KEY
3) Direct alphabetical input searching . Folder “06” & File “016 MP3”
During MP3 or WMA files playback, press MP3 search button (band button) three times
LCD will display “alphabet search”, Press “Audio Select” key or rotate the “Encoder Volume knob” to
enter the Alphabetical search.
Rotate the encoder volume up / down to input “06”
Rotate volume knob to “0” and short press “Audio Select” to input next “6” by rotate encoder,
(Note: Track up/down button use as the cursor to move to the next or the previous alphabet input.)
Press and hold “Audio select” key to confirm the input of “06” and “06” will be display on the LCD.
Shortly press MP3 enter key (Audio select button) to go into folder “06” .
Rotate the Encoder Volume knob will able to navigate through “015 MP3” -> “016 MP3”
Press and hold “Audio Select” key to confirm to play “016 MP3” .
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