Boss Audio Systems 738BI User manual

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CONTENTS LIST
PAGE CONTENTS
2 NOTE OF DISCS
3 ACCESSORY INCLUDED
4 INSTALLATION
6 DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL
7 WIRING DIAGRAM
8 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTION
9 BASIC OPERATIONS
10 MENU OPERATION
11 AUDIO OPERATION
12 TUNER OPERATION
13 CD /MP3/WMA OPERATION
16 USB OPERATION
17 MEMORY CARD OPERATION
18 MUSIC FILES COPYING / TRANSFERRING
20 MUSIC FILES TRANSFERRING
22 FILES MANAGER
23 iPod OPERATION
25 BLUETOOTH HAND FREE OPERATION
37 REMOTE FUNCTION
38 SPECIFICATIONS
39 TROUBLE SHOOTING

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1. NOTE OF DISCS
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
NOTES ON CDs
P. 2
P. 3
P. 4
P. 5
P. 6
P. 7
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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
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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2. ACCESSORY INCLUDED
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
+
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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Owner’s
manual
Owner’s Manual
Warranty
Card
Warranty Card
Lithium Cell
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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.
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 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. 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
1
7
4
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5
6
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12
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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 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.
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4
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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
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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.
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.
Socket
RESET
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5. WIRING DIAGRAM (20 PIN HARNESS PLUG)
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20-PIN AUDIO/POWER HARNESS
Pin View
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Figure 1
FUNCTION/LABEL
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+)
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-)
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-)
LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+)
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
RIGHT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT
REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON
5
PIN
1 GREY/BLACK
4 VIOLET/BLACK
7 GREEN/BLACK
6 GREEN
9 BLACK
3 VIOLET
8 RED
10 RED
2 GREY
IGNITION(ACC)
WIRE COLOR FUNCTION/LABEL
LEFT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT
FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON
RIGHT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT
LEFT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT
CHASSIS GROUND
POWER ANTENNA
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-)
LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+)
13
18
PIN
12
16
15
17
14
19
11
20
BATTERY(+)
RED
WHITE/BLACK
BLACK
YELLOW
WHITE
BLUE
BLACK
WHITE
WHITE
WIRE COLOR
LEFT FRONT
WHITE LF+
GREEN LR+
WHITE-BLACK LF-
GREEN-BLACK LR -
LEFT REAR
GREY RF+
VIOLET-BLACK RR-
VIOLET RR+
RIGHT REAR
GREY-BLACK RF-
RIGHT FRONT
L-CH
R-CH
R-CH
L-C H
FUSE
BLUE
BLACK
YELLOW
RED
AMP
RCA-TO-RCA CABLES
(not supplied)
GREY
REAR LINE OUT
BLACK
FRONT LINE OUT
WHITE
RED
WHITE
RED
20-PIN
AUDIO/POWER
HARNESS
(See Figure 1)
ANTENNA
JACK
SUB WOOFER
RCA-TO-RCA CABLES
(not supplied)
WHITE
BLUE RED
WHITE
R-CH
L-C H
SUB-WOOFER
YELLOW AUX LINE IN
iPod
iPod ready cable(IPC40)
WHITE
ANTENNA
CABLE INPUT
Power antenna wire that can also be used
for remote turn on lead.
Memory/Battery
Connect to a constant 12 volt source.
The radio will not work if this wire is not connected.
Accessory/Ignition Connect to existing radio wire or radio fuse.
Ground Connect to ground terminal or
Clean unpainted metal part of chassis

6. CONTROL PANEL FUNCTION
OPERATIONS:
KEY
SYSTEM TUNER
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
Short
Press
Power
Panel release button
Encoder Volume
Band
Sub-W
ix-Bass
PS
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
Display
Menu
Seek Up
Seek
Down
Long
Press
AS
Memory 1
Memory 2
Memory 3
Memory 4
Memory 5
Memory 6
Tune Up
Tune
Down
USB Socket
CD/MP3/WMA
Short
Press
Long
Press
Eject
Enter
File/Folder
Search
ID3
Pause
/Play
Intro Folder
Intro
Repeat Folder
Repeat
Random
Folder
Random
Folder
Down
Folder
Up
Track/File
Up
Fast
Forward
Track/File
Down
Fast
Backward
File
Erase
Blue Tooth
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Copy
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Mute
Short
Press
Phone
Answer
Reject Call
End Call
Audio
Menu
iPod
Album
Repeat
Album
Shuffle
Long
Press
Fast
Forward
Fast
Backward
Long
Press
Call
Transfer
iPod
information
Pause
/Play
Repeat
Shuffle
iPod
Search
Short
Press
File Up
File Down
Source
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AUX-IN JACK
2
3
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1
21 12 15 16 17
4
5
6
8
10
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9
22
14
11 13
18
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Press this button to remove the control panel.
7. BASIC OPERATIONS
3) PANEL RELEASE BUTTON (REL)
1) POWER ON/OFF BUTTON ( )
Press POWER button or any other button on the front of the radio 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.
8) SUB-WOOFER (SUB-W)
Short press the SUB-W button to activate the Sub-woofer function On, and “Sub-woofer” will
appear on the LCD display for 3 seconds. press the SUB-W button again to turn off the Sub-
woofer function.
10) iX-BASS BUTTON (iX-Bass )
Short press the iX-Bass button to turn on the IX-Bass function, and the “X-BAS” icon will appear
on the LCD display. Press the iX-Bass button again to turn off the IX-Bass function.
6) 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) SOURCE BUTTON (SOURCE)
Press SOURCE button to select a different mode of operation as indicated on the display
panel. Available modes include Tuner, CDP, USB Host, SD/MMC ,iPod, Built-in memory and
Aux Line In .
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This unit features AUX IN line input jacks on both the front (headphone type) and rear (RCA
type) panels.
PLEASE NOTE:
These two inputs cannot be used simultaneously. If
you have a source unit plugged into the rear panel
jack and wish to listen to a portable device (such as
an MP3 player) by using the front panel jack, be sure
to power off the unit plugged into the rear unit to
avoid interference.
Similarly, if you have a device plugged into the front
panel jack and wish to listen to the unit plugged into
the rear panel, be sure to turn off the front panel
device.
To select either the front or rear AUX IN device as a listening source, press the SOURCE button
to select AUX mode. To cancel AUX IN listening, press SOURCE again.
19) FRONT (AND REAR PANEL) AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS
3.5mm Audio In Cable (not included)
Right Audio
Left Audio
Ground
1
2
3
AUX IN JACK IN PANEL