Boss Audio Systems 640UI User manual

CONTENTS LIST
PAGE CONTENTS
1
2 NOTE OF DISCS
3 ACCESSORY INCLUDED
4 INSTALLATION
6 DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL
7 WIRING DIAGRAM
8 PANEL OPEN/CLOSE OPERATION
9 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTION
10 BASIC OPERATIONS
11 MENU OPERATION
12 AUDIO OPERATION
14 TUNER OPERATION
15 RDS OPERATION
16 CD /MP3/WMA OPERATION
20 USB OPERATION
21 MEMORY CARD OPERATION
22 RECORDING OPERATION
25 MUSIC FILES TRANSFERRING
27 MUSIC FILES ERASING
29 FILES MANAGER
30 iPod OPERATION
32 REMOTE FUNCTION
33 SPECIFICATIONS
34 TROUBLE SHOOTING

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1. NOTE OF DISCS
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
NOTES ON CDs
P. 5
P. 6
P. 7
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.
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 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
prove impossible to play certain CDs
record on CD-R or CD-RW.
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P. 2
P. 3
P. 4
P. 1
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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).
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 benzene,
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).

2. ACCESSORY INCLUDED
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When first unpacking your new full detachable DVD head unit, please check first that the package
contains all of the items below. If something is missing, contact the store where you purchased
the player.
Remote control
Lithium Battery
3V
+
2
2
0
R
5
C
Half Sheeve
Insert Key
1. Dashboard
2. Nut (5mm)
3. Spring washer
4. Screw (4X12mm)
5. Screw
6. Support Strap
7. Plain washer
1
7
4
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Owne ’s
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Owner’s Manual
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Card
Warranty Card

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3. 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.
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 the half sleeve into the
dashboard, select the appropriate tab
according to the thickness of the
dashboard material and bend them
inwards to secure the holder in place.
3. Screw
1
7
4
23
5
6
1. Dashboard
2. Nut (5mm)
3. Spring washer
4. Screw (4x12mm)
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
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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 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 places 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 half-sleeve are not used for method
B installation.
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
5
5
2
4
3
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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 diagram).
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
RSET
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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.

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5. WIRING DIAGRAM (20 PIN + ISO PLUG)
FUSE
L-CH
R-CH
L-CH
R-CH
(See Figure 2)
ISO
CONNECTOR
20-PIN
AUDIO/POWER
HARNESS
(See Figure 1)
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
CONSTANT 12 VOLTS (+)
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)
CONSTANT 12 VOLTS (+)
GROUND
BLUE
R-CHR-CH
L-CHL-CH
RED
WHITE
YELLOW AUX LINE IN
ANTENNA
JACK
ANTENNA
EXTENDER
CABLE
SUB WOOFER
RCA-TO-RCA CABLES
(not supplied)
WHITE
BLUE
SUB
WOOFER
AMP
RCA-TO-RCA CABLES
(not supplied)
GREY
REAR LINE OUT
BLACK
FRONT LINE OUT
WHITE
RED
WHITE
RED
iPod
iPod ready cable
WHITE

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
carefully the following operation instruction before operating the unit.
OPEN / CLOSE THE PANEL:
Press the Open button to slide down (open) a closed panel or to slide up (close) an opened
panel.
LOADING A CD
When the panel is in the slide down 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 slide up(close) the panel.
EJECTING A CD
Press Open button to slide down the panel, if a CD is loaded, it will be ejected automatically. No
further key press is needed.
If the ejected CD is not being removed, after 10 seconds it will be reloaded automatically. And
the panel will automatically slide up after disc has been reloaded.
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 slide up position.
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7. CONTROL PANEL FUNCTION(RDS+iPod)
22 Mute
2
10 45
620
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19
21
37
89
1
18
22
iPod
KEY
SYSTEM TUNER CD/M P3/W MA
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
3
Short
Press
Long
Press
OPERATIONS:
Short
Press
Long
Press
Short
Press
Long
Press
Short
Press
Long
Press
Panel Open & Close
Power
Eject
Panel release button
Audio Me nu Enter
Mode
Encod er Volume
Band Fi le/Folde r
Search
Sub- W AF
TA
PTY
Recor d
Copy
ix-Ba ss
PS AS ID3
iPod
Search
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
Memory 1
Memory 2
Memory 3
Memory 4
Memory 5
Memory 6
Pause
/Play
Pause
/Play
Intro Folder
Intro
Repeat Folder
Repeat Repeat Album Repeat
Random
Fol der
Rando m
Shuffle
Album
Shuffle
Folder
Down
Folder
Up
Display Menu
Seek Up
Track/File
Up
Fast
Forward
Tune Up
Seek
Down
Tune
Down
Track/File
Down
Fast
Backwa rd
USB Cover / Socket
File
Erase
Enter
Fast
Forward
Fast
Backwa rd
File Up
File Down
iPod
informati on