Boss Audio Systems 648BI User manual

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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
13 AUDIO OPERATION
15 TUNER OPERATION
16 RDS OPERATION
17 CD /MP3/WMA OPERATION
21 USB OPERATION
22 MEMORY CARD OPERATION
23 RECORDING OPERATION
26 MUSIC FILES TRANSFERRING
28 MUSIC FILES ERASING
30 FILES MANAGER
31 iPod OPERATION
33 BLUETOOTH HAND FREE OPERATION
44 REMOTE FUNCTION
45 SPECIFICATIONS
46 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. 4
P. 1
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
CONTANTS 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
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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)
CONTANT 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 +BLUETOOTH)
Panel Open & Close
Power
Eject
Panel release button
Audio
Menu Enter
Source
Encoder Vol ume
Band Fi le/Fo lde r
Search
Sub- W AF
TA
PTY
Record
Copy
ix-Ba ss
PS AS ID3
iPod
inf ormati on
iPo d
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
iPod
KEY
SYSTEM TUNER CD/M P3/WMA BLUETOOTH
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
Short
Press
Long
Press
Phone
Answer Dial
Call
Transfer
Clear
File Up Fast
Forward
Fast
Backwa rd
File Down
Dial
2
10 45
620
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19
21
37
89
1
18
22
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5) MODE BUTTON (SOURCE)
Press MODE button to select a different mode of operation as indicated on the display panel.
Available modes include Tuner, CDP, USB Host, SD/MMC , iPod and Aux Line In .
P r e s s t h i s b u t t o n t o r e m o v e t h e c o n t r o l p a n e l .
8. BASIC OPERATIONS
3) PANEL RELEASE BUTTON ( )
1) POWER ON/OFF BUTTON ( POWER )
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.
22) 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.
6) ENCODER VOLUME BUTTON
To increase the volume, rotate the volume control 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).
clockwise. To
AUX INPUT
Connect the external signal to the RCA line in jack located at the rear of the press
Mode button to select Aux mode. Press Mode Button again to cancel Aux Mode and return to
previous mode.
unit, then
18) DISPLAY ( ) DISPLAY
Press DISPLAY/MENU momentarily to navigate through the following Display , and back to the
default display. The selected display mode will appear in the LCD when the unit is turned on.
Default Display EQ Animation
8) SUB-WOOFER (SUB-W)
Long press the SUB-W button to activate the Subwoofer function On, and “Subwoofer” will
appear on the LCD display for 3 seconds. press the SUB-W button again to turn off the
Subwoofer function.
Please refer to the related description in “Audio Operation of Subwoofer”
for details operation of the Subwoofer control !
The Subwoofer Level and Low Pass Filter control will only appear in the Audio Menu only
if the Subwoofer function is currently activated 'On”.
10) iX-BASS BUTTON (iX-Bass )
Long press the iX-Bass button to turn on the function, and “iX-Bass” will appear in the
LCD display for 3 seconds. Press the iX-Bass button again to turn off the function
iX-Bass
iX-Bass .
Please refer to the related description in “Audio Operation of iX-Bass” for details operation of
iX-Bass control !
The s Boost Level control will only appear in the Audio Menu only if the iX-Bass
function is currently activated 'On”.
iX-Bas

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.
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.
Local / Distance Select
This feature is used to designate the strength of the signals at which the radio will stop during
automatic tuning. "Distance" is the default, allowing the radio to stop at a broader range of
signals. To set the unit to select only strong local stations during automatic tuning, rotate the
volume control (Press the volume up/down button)until "Local" appears in the display.
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18) MENU FUNCTION LIST (MENU)
Press DISPLAY/ MENU for more than 3 seconds to access the 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.
9. MENU OPERATION
Incoming call ringing volume (PHONE VOL)
The unit can preset the Ringing volume level for any incoming call. The default RINGING
VOLUME LEVEL VALUE is “20”. Rotate the encoder knob to adjust from Min 00 to Max 38.
Auto Answer (A ANSWER)
The unit is default of “off' mode. If “On” is selected.. The unit is automatically answer any
incoming call without pressing PHONE button if ON is selected..
Paring
This feature is used to pairing the unit's system to your mobile phone or other
device. Under the MENU “Pairing” mode then press Audio button to start activating
the Pairing.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Pls refer to HAND FREE Operation regarding the details operation of
“PAIRING”.
BLUETOOTH
Tips
Re-connection/Dis-connection
This feature is allows to Re-connect or Dis-connect to the paired mobile phone or
device by manually. Under the Menu- “RE-CONN”mode, Rotate the encoder to navigate thru
“RE-CONN” (re-connection) and “DIS-CONN”(Dis-connection). After selected the mode for
connection then press Audio button to start activating the connection mode.
Bluetooth
Regional On/Off (Region)
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 implement 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.
The Regional function On/Off Setting is valid when the “AF” function is “on”
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.

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
button to select "COLOR 2" ich will illuminate the display in red backlight.
Record Quality (REC MODE)
This feature allows the selection of the Recording Quality for FM, AUX Line in. The default mode
is "Std" (Standard mode) rotate the volume control to select the "High" (High Quality Mode)
option.
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To program a specific volume level for the radio to turn on at, rotate the volume control to select
"VOLUME LEVEL”. Within 5 seconds.
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.
Beep Tone
Tips Please refer to RECORD Operation regarding the details specification of the Std / High
Quality mode
Under Recording is progressing, the REC MODE will not appear in the Menu list." "

10. AUDIO OPERATION
Press “AUDIO“ button to access the Audio Menu. User can navigate thru the Audio Menu items by
pressing the “AUDIO” button repeatedly, or by pressing the Tuning Up or Tuning Down Button. Once
the desired menu item appears on the display, adjust that option by using the Volume Up or Down
button within 5 seconds. The following menu items can be adjusted as described above. The unit will
automatically exit the Audio Menu after five seconds of inactivity.
Audio Menu
VOLUME (Volume Level)
Use have 5 seconds to use the Volume button to adjust the desire volume level, the volume
level will be shown on the LCD display as a number ranging from 00 (lowest) to 46 (highest).
SUBWOOFER (Subwoofer Level)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Knob to adjust the Subwoofer lever from '00' to '12'.
The Sub-woofer level control is only applicable if the unit is equipped with the optional sub-
woofer line out, and only if connected to an optional sub-woofer speaker.
The Sub-woofer level control option will only appear in the Audio Menu if the “Subwoofer”
function is activated “ON” by pressing the “Sub-w” button on control panel.
SUB-W LPF (Subwoofer Low Pass Filter)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to select the 3 different Low Pass
filter to Flat, 80Hz, 120Hz or 160Hz.
The Sub-woofer LPF control is only applicable if the unit is equipped with the optional
subwoofer line out, and only if connected to an optional sub-woofer speaker.
The Subwoofer LPF option will only appear in the Audio Menu if the “Subwoofer” function is
activated by pressing the “Sub-w” button on control panel.
iX-BASS (iX-Bass Level)
User have 5 seconds to use the Volume Knob to select the 3 different Bass Boost level: Low,
Mid, or High.
BASS (Bass Level)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Bass level
range from -6 to +6.
BASS -CFQ (Bass Center Frequency).
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Bass Center
Frequency to 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, or 200Hz.
The iX-Bass option will only appear in the Audio Menu if the “iX-Bass” feature is currently
activated “ON” by pressing the “iX-Bass” button on control panel.
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BASS-Q: (Bass Quality Factor)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Bass Quality
Factor to 2N, 1N, 1W or 2W.
Figure 1 shows the Bass Quality factor (Curve characteristics) of each step.
MIDDLE (Middle Level)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Middle level
range from -6 to +6.
MID-CFQ (Middle Center Frequency)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Middle Range
Center Frequency to 500Hz, 1KHz, 1.5KHz, or 2.5KHz.
MIDDLE-Q (Middle Quality Factor)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Middle
Quality Factor to 2N, 1N, 1W or 2W.
Figure 2 shows the middle Quality factor (Curve characteristics) of each step.
TREBLE (Treble Level)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Treble level range from -6 to +6.
TRE-CFQ (Treble Center Frequency)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Treble
center frequency to 10KHz, 12.5KHz, 15KHz, or 17.5KHz.
BALANCE
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the Balance between
the right and left speakers from R12 (full right) to L12 (full left). “C00” represents an equal
balance between the right and left speakers.
FADER
User has 5 seconds to use Volume Up or Down button to adjust the Fader between the front
and rear speakers from R12 (full rear) to F12 (full front). “C00” represents an equal balance
between the front and rear speakers.
Level
(dB)
Frequency (Hz)
15.0
12.5
10.0
7.5
2.5
0.0
5.0
10.0 100.0 1.0K 10.0K
2W
1W
1N
2N
Figure 1
Level
(dB)
Frequency (Hz)
Figure 2
0
5
10
15
10 100
1.10
3
1.10
4
1.10
5
2W
1W
1N
2N
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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.
11. TUNER OPERATION
Recall a Station
Select a band (if needed). Press a preset button to select the corresponding stored station.
20-21) TUNING UP/DOWN BUTTON ( )
12-17) PRESET STATIONS BUTTONS
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)
7) BAND BUTTON (BAND/SEARCH)
Press BAND to change between FM bands and AM(MW) bands.
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IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE EUROPEAN / RDS TUNER SETTING
This unit Tuner setting is default at “U.S.A” frequency. If user is using this unit in European
Area with RDS Radio System. Please long press Open / Eject button on the panel to
activate the RDS Radio System. After the “ Europe On ” displayed on the LCD. Now the
radio system was changed from U.S.A to European RDS System. Long press Open / Eject
button again can Off the European RDS System.
For details operaion of the RDS system, please refer to page “RDS Operation”.

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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.
Note1: Factory Default setting is “AF ON”
12. RDS OPERATION
1. AF Function
The unit is equipped with the following RDS function:
2. TA Function
By pressing TA button < 3 seconds, turn switch 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, press the TA button can cancelled 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 light up for 60
seconds. A beep Alarm tone is heard and the LCD will show “Lost TP, TA”. TA seek will automatic
activate and searches to another TA station.
3. PTY Function
Pressing PTY button < 3 seconds to goes 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.
User can store his favor PTY into the preset memory M1 to M6. After selected a PTY item, long
press any one of the preset memory button can store the selected PTY. To recall the stored PTY
item by switching on PTY mode then press preset memory < 3 seconds, the unit will
automatically search the stored PTY station in the preset memory
Note: Factory default stored for PTY preset memory.
M1/News, M2/Information, M3/Pop Music, M4/Sports, M5/Classics, M6/Finance.
Music Group Speech Group
POP , ROCK NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO
CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED
JAZZ, COUNTRY
EASY, LIGHT SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA
NATION, OLDIES SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN
FOLK TRAVEL, LEISURE, DOCUMENT
WEATHER,FINANCE, CHILDREN
CLASSICS, OTHER

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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.
CD-DA OPERATION
12) PAUSE BUTTON
Press the pause button to suspend disc play. Press the pause button again to resume
disc play.
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.
20-21) TRACK SELECT
14) REPEAT BUTTON (REPEAT)
Press REPEAT BUTTON (REPEAT) during disc play to continuously repeat the track. Press
REPEAT BUTTON (REPEAT) again to stop Repeating.
15) RANDOM BUTTON (RANDOM)
Press RANDOM BUTTON (RANDOM) during disc play to play all tracks on a CD in
random, shuffled order. Press RANDOM BUTTON (RANDOM) again to stop random play.
13) INTRO SCAN BUTTON (INTRO)
During disc play, press INTRO SCAN BUTTON (INTRO) to play the first 10 seconds to 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.
MP3/WMA OPERATION
MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) music files are audio compression format. This unit can
play MP3/WMA directly from files contained on a CD-R/RW, USB Memory Stick, SD or MMC
Memory Card.
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 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)
13. CD /MP3/WMA OPERATION

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 files per media device: 2000
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.
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.
A file name entered with characters not on the code list may not play correctly.
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Writing Files into a Media
When a media containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the unit checks all data. If the media
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 media may produce loud noise and cause damage to the speakers. Do not attempt to
play a media containing a non-MP3/WMA file with the MP3/WMA extension or a media
containing non MP3/WMA files.
Bit Rates
The unit supports bit rates from 32 - 320 kbps.

Files 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 PC 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. For example, a
media 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 Media 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”, long 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: