Boss Audio Systems 755DBI User manual

BLUETOOTH@·ENABLED
MP3·COMPATIBLE
HDIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER
IN
IPOD DOCKING STATION
S8 AND SO MEMORY CARD PORTS
AND FRONT PANEL AUX INPUT

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AUDIO SYSTEMS
755DBI
Bluetooth®-Enabled MP3-Compatible
In-Dash
AMIFM Digital Media Receiver
with Built-in iPod Docking Station
and USB and SD MemoryPorts
and Front Panel AUXInput
Congratulations on your purchase
of a 19» Digital Media Receiver.
It has been designed, engineered
and manufactured
to bring you the
highest level
of performance and
quality, and will afford you years
of
listening pleasure.
Thank you
for making !P.~ your
choice for car audio entertainment!
iPod is atrademark of Apple, Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
USER'S
MANUAL
page CONTENTS
2Installation
2
DIN front-mount installation
3
DIN rear-mount installation
3Removing the head unit
4iPod
dock adaptors
5iPod compatibility
6General and radio controls
8USB/SO Card playback controls
9Replacing the remote battery
10
iPod playback controls
12
System settings
13
Setting the clock
14
Bluetooth "pairing"
14
Bluetooth operation
15
Bluetooth audio streaming
16
Wiring connection diagram
17
Troubleshooting
18 Specifications
755061 User's Manual -page 1

Installation DIN
front mount installation
Before you begin installing your new
!Sl~ receiver, please become familiar
with all the information contained in
this manual.
Fordetails about installing the head
unit, read the instructions below and
refer to the diagrams for further
clarification.
~- dashboard attachment
surface
rsupport screw
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5 x 15mm
support screw
Insert and tighten the "headless"
support screw into the back of the
head unit as shown (Figure 1).
Insert the mounting case forthe head
unit into the dashboard. Inspect the
dashboard material to determine its
approximate thickness. Select the
appropriate support tabs and bend
them outward to secure the bracket
in place (Figure 1).
Bend the support strap provided to
conform to the mounting case and
the dashboard surface to which you
plan to secure the support strap
(Figure 2). Slide one ofthe utili!y holes
on the support strap onto the support
screw and fasten it with the spring
washer and nut provided.
Using the 5 x 15mm screw and the
plain washer, secure the backstrap to
the dashboard surface as shown in
the diagram. Tighten, secure, and
check the overall mounting to be sure
it is safe and will not release in an
emergency stop or other sudden
movement of the vehicle.
5mmnut - ~
Figure 1Bending the support tabs
Before final installation of the unit,
temporarily connect the wiring and
make sure that the unit and system
work properly.
Avoid installing the unit in alocation
which is subject to high temperatures,
direct sunlight, hot air from such
sources as heaters or exhaust lines,
or where it will be subject to contact
with dust, dirt, moisture or excessive
vibration.
head unit
Install the unit so that it does not get
in the driver's way and cannot injure a
passenger if there is asudden stop.
Use only the installation parts and
hardware provided with the unit to
ensure proper installation. Using other
parts can cause malfunction and
possible damage to your receiver.
Consult with your nearest dealer ifan
installation requires the drilling ofholes
or other modifications to the vehicle.
7~"
mount;ng case 'l ....
support screw
Figure 2. Forming the support bracket
7550BI User's Manual -page 2

DIN rear mount installation
(uses factory radio mounting bracket)
Select aposition on the head unit
housing where the screw holes
of the
factory radio bracket align with the
threaded screw holes on sides
of the
head unit (Figure 3).
select two mounting hole positions on
each side
of head unit
Figure 3. Select mounting holes
Insert screws in two such locations
on each side, and tighten securely
(Figure 4).
NOTE: For the rear-mount
installation,
do not use the trim piece,
backstrap
or mounting case.
use two
mounting screws
on each side
factory mounting
bracket
factory bezel
or
dashboard opening
Figure 4. Insert screws and tighten
Removing the head unit
Should you need to remove the head
unit, insert
the levers supplied with
the head unit into the slots near the
left and right ends
of the faceplate as
shown in
the drawing until you feel a
"click."
You can now use the levers
to pull the unit from the dashboard
(Figure 5).
Figure 5Insert levers until "click" occurs, then use
levels
to pull out head unit.
755081 User's Manual -page 3

iPod Dock adaptors
The 755081 comes with aset of special iPod adaptors which fit awide range of iPod
models. These are specially designed for use with the 755081, and hold the iPod firmly
to the dock connector when the vehicle is in motion.
Please install the appropriate
dock adaptor as described below.
PLEASENOTE:
"Official" Apple Universal DockAdaptors cannot be used in the 7550BI.
Do not attemptto connectyouriPod to the dock without the appropriate, specially-designed
adaptor provided with the 7550BI.
BOSS Audio Systems cannot acceptany responsibility for any damage
or data loss that
mayresult from using
your iPodin the 7550BI and the specially-designed dock adaptors.
1. Push on the face of the LCD to release
and open the iPod docking drawer.
Dock adaptor ---...
2. Select the appropriate size dock adaptor
for your iPod. Lower it into the recess in
the drawer, aligning the notches/tabs on
the FRONT edge first.
Slots on top edge of faceplate ------.....
3. As you lower the dock into the recess,
be sure
to align the tabs on the REAR edge
of the dock adaptor with the slots on the
top edge ofthe faceplate, and slide it down
securely into place.
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4. Insert your iPod into the dock adaptor.
Press PLAY/PAUSE
to begin playback.
755081 User's Manual -page 4

iPod compatibility
The 755DBI and its specially-designed, included dock adaptors are compatible with a
wide range of iPod types. The compatible models are shown below:
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iPod Mini
iPod Nano
1
GB/2GB/4GB
[1 st generation]
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iPod (video) 30GB
[5th generation]
iPod Nano
(aluminum)
2GB/4GB/8GB
[2nd generation]
iPod Classic
80GB/120GB
iPod Nano (Video)
4GB/8GB
[3rd generation]
D
o
iPod Touch
[1 st generation]
iPod Nano (Video)
4GB/8GB
[4th generation]
If your iPod is notone of those compatible models shown above •.•.•
....you can stilluse the headphone out jack on the iPod and connect it to the AUX input
on the faceplate. Use the MODEswitch to select
AUX IN and use the controls on your
iPod to playmusic through the 7550BI.
PLEASE NOTE:
"Official" Apple Universal DockAdaptors cannot be usedin the 7550BI.
Do
not attempt to connect your iPod to the dock without the appropriate, specially-
designedadaptorprovided with the 755DBI.
BOSS Audio Systems cannot accept any responsibility foranydamage or data loss that
mayresult from using
your iPod in the 755DBI and the specially-designed dock adaptors.
iPod charging
The 755DBI circuitry is designed to recharge your iPod, giving you many additional hours
to enjoy listening to your library of music and Podcasts.
755081 User's Manual -page 5

General and Radio Controls
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o AUXINJACK
This jack is aconvenient way to play music
from an MP3 music player such as
an iPod
through your car stereo.
71SSDBI MP3·COMPATISLE DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER
CD VOLUME UP/DOWN KNOB (turn)
AUDIO MODE SELECTOR (push)
In normal mode, use this knob to increase
or decrease the volume level.
Simply connect the headphone
output of
the MP3 player to this input jack, and press
MODE button
to select AUX as inputsource
and begin playing music on the MP3 player.
Please note: AUX IN Mode can only be
selected if it is enabledin the System Settings.
If you are havingproblems with AUX INmode,
please see
page 12 to check the settings.
®RADIO PRESETS 1·6
These buttons are used to store the
presets for radio stations. To set a
preset, tune
to the desired radio station.
Then press and hold the preset
to which
you wish
to assign that station for more
than one second and release. To replace
it with adifferent station, repeat the
process and the newsetting will override
the previous one.
®BAND
Press briefly, repeatedly to cycle
between the five radio bands:
FM1>FM2>FM3>AM1>AM2
CD TUNE/SEEK UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Press these buttons briefly to step up or
down the radio dial in single step
increments. Press and hold for morethan
one-half second and the tuner will enter
the SEEK mode.
In this mode the tuner
will
stop at the next strong station
available.
®
®
To access the various sound parameters
push the knob (like abutton)
to cycle
through the following adjustable settings:
VOLUME> BASS> TREBLE> BALANCE
>
FADER> LOUD(NESS) >EQUALIZER
Use the knob
to increase or decrease the
settings for Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance
and Fader.
For Loudness, turn the knob
to change it
from LOUD ON
to LOUD OFF.
For Equalizer, rotate the knob
to cycle
through and select the response curve
you wish:
FLAT, POPS, ROCK orCLASSIC.
To save asetting, press the knob and
move on
to the next parameter.You can
exit the system by pressing until you return
to VOL, or simply do nothing and the unit
will return
to normal mode automatically.
POWER/MUTE
Press POWER to turn unit on. Press the
button
to MUTE the audio. Press and
hold POWER
to turn it off.
MODE (Input Select)
Press this button repeatedly to cycle
through the audio input sources:
RADIO> USB> SD CARD>
AUX IN >iPod >BLUE (Bluetooth)
Please note:
iPod Mode can only be selected if an
iPod is present in the dock.
®CLOCK
Press to display or adjust the clock. See
instructions elsewhere
in this manual for
setting the time.
755081 User's Manual -page 6

using Remote Control..•
CD POWER Use to turn Receiver ON or
OFF.
®TUNE/SEEK (~ and m)
Press to skip ahead or back one station
in tuning range of the radio band. Press
and hold
to seek the next station up or
down the radio band.
® EQ (Preset Equalizer Curves)
Press repeatedly to cycle through four
modes: FLAT, ROCK, POP
or CLASSIC.
oMUTE Press this button to silence the 9
audio. Press again to restore the previous
audio volume level.
®VOLUME - / VOLUME +Use to
increase or decrease volume level.
®LOC (Local/Distant select) In some
areas, reception
of an FM station may
be weak. Changing the reception mode
to LOC by pressing this button allows
the receiver to skip the weaker signals.
Press again to return to DISTANT mode.
oSELECT Press this button to cycle 12l------1
through the various sound parameters
which are available for adjustment:
@
VOLUME> BASS>TREBLE> BALANCE
>FADER>
EO
RADIO> USB> SD CARD>
AUX IN >iPod >BLUE (Bluetooth)
Please note:
iPodMode can only
be selected if an
iPod is presentin the dock.
~ BAND .
Press briefly, repeatedly to cycle
between the five radio bands:
FM1 >FM2 >FM3 > AM1 >AM2
@SOURCE (Input select, same as
MODE
on head unit)
Press briefly, repeatedly to cycle
between the six audio input modes:
MO/ST In some areas, reception of an
FM station may be weak. Changing the
reception mode
to MONO by pressing
this button may improve the reception.
Press again
to return to STEREO mode.
®
®RADIO PRESETS
1-6
After you have programmed the presets
via the front panel, you can use buttons
1-6
to select the preset stations.
®AMS (Automatic Music Scan)
This is aquick and convenient way to
set up presets in your radio. Ifyou press
AMS, the radio will scan up each radio
band and assign presets
to the
strongest stations it finds. Please note
that
if you do this, all your previous
presets will be lost.
®LOUDNESS
Press to increase the level of bass
output. Press and hold again
to turn off
the Loudness function.
755061 User's Manual -page 7

9
7815D&1 MP3-COMPATIBLE DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER
USB/SD Card (MP3 Playback) Controls
1 2 3
To play tracks from aUSB drive or SO card
insert the drive into the appropriate port/slot
on the faceplate. The display will show "USB
U" or "CARD C," indicating that the drive is
being read.
The unit will display tracks when ready
by
file name (or, if created with ID3-tag
information, with Song Title, Artist and Album
information) and will begin playing the first
track in the directory.
® -10 BUTTON
+10 BUTTON
To skip back or ahead 10 tracks in the
current folder, press this button.
® INTRa SCAN (BAND button)
To audition the first 10 seconds of each
track in the current folder, press this
button. To cancel and begin playback
of atrack being auditioned, press again.
1« and »1 (Skip back/skip forward,
Fast rewind/fast forward)
Press these buttons to skip back or
ahead one track.
RDM (Random Play Mode)
Press this button for playback of all the
files
in the current folder in arandom
order. "RDM ON/OFF" will be displayed.
Press again
to cancel.
®
®SD CARD slot
Insert SD card in this slot
for playback. Please note
icon on panel which shows
you how
to orient card
(angled corner goes
to left
side
of slot).
®USB port
Insert USB drive in this slot for playback.
CD DIRECT SEARCH
To look for adifferent folder of tracks
on the current USB drive
or SD card,
press and hold the knob until the display
reads "DIRSEARCH." Then turn the
knob
to look foranother folder of tracks.
Press the knob
to start playing those
tracks.
®PLAY/PAUSE
Files will begin playback automatically
upon insertion. To pause playback,
press this button. Press again
to resume
playback.
oRPT (Repeat Play Mode)
Press this button to repeat the playback
of all the files in the current folder
automatically. "RPT ON/OFF" will be
displayed. Press again
to cancel.
oSTOP
Pressing STOP will stop playback. To
restart playback, press PLAY/PAUSE.
Playback will begin with the first song
of the current folder directory (NOT the
track that was last playing).
755081 User's Manual -page 8

using Remote Control...
oPLAY/PAUSE
To pause playback, press this button.
Press again
to resume playback.
®STOP
Pressing STOP will stop playback. To
restart playback, press PLAY/PAUSE.
Playback will begin with the first song 6
of the current folder directory (NOT the
track that was last playing).
®
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®SOURCE (Input select, same as
MODE
on head unit)
Press briefly, repeatedly to cycle
between the six audio input modes
in
order to select either SO or USB modes.
1« and »1 (Skip back/skip forward,
Fast rewindlfast forward)
Press these buttons to skip back or
ahead one track.
RDM (Random Play Mode)
Press this button for playback of all the
files
in the current folder in arandom
order. "ROM ON/OFF" will be displayed.
Press again
to cancel.
RPT (Repeat Play Mode)
Press this button to repeat the playback
of all the files in the current folder
automatically. "RPT ON/OFF" will be
displayed. Press again
to cancel.
NUMERIC KEYPAD
Use these buttons during playback to
select aparticular track in afolder. The
7550BI sorts files
in afolder in a
numerical order.
®
®
To play, for example, Track #45 in this
order, press
4, 5, ENTER and the 45th
track will begin playback.
CD INTRO SCAN (BAND button)
To audition the first 10 seconds of each
track
in the current folder, press this
button. To cancel and begin playback
of atrack being auditioned, press again.
Changing the battery in the remote control
The remote battery is held in asmall "drawer"
on one edge ofthe remote.
To open this drawer,
press and hold the small button on the edge
of
this drawer (as shown below) and slide the
drawer out.
Insert anew battery and push the drawer back
fully into the remote.
Battery
Release button
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755081 User's Manual -page 9