Boss Audio Systems MP3-4600R User manual

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1. BUTTONS LOCATION AND FUNCTIONING
PANEL
RELEASE
BUTTON
1
MUTE
BUTTON
2
LOCAL / DX
BUTTON
3
PANEL
OPEN/EJECT
BUTTON
4
AUDIO
BUTTON
5
6
9
DISPLAY
BUTTON
PRESET MEMORY BUTTONS (M1~M6)
7
PRESET
EQUALIZER
BUTTON
1712
8
SCAN
BUTTON
ENCODER
VOLUME
BUTTON
10
11
BAND/LOUDNESS
BUTTON
TUNING UP / DOWN
TRACK UP / DOWN
BUTTONS
14
REMOTE
CONTROL
RECEIVER
15
SOURCE
BUTTON /
SUB-WOOFER
LEVEL CONTOL
16
13
MENU
BUTTON
ID3 TAG
INFORMATION
FOLDER DOWN
/UP BUTTONS
18
AUTOMATICALLY
STORE / PRESET
SCAN BUTTON
POWER
BUTTON
MP3 SEARCH
BUTTON
IX-BASS/
SUB-WOOFER
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).
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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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
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 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.
5
2
4
3
2
5
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
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.
Long press the eject button for more than 6 seconds to reset / resume the CD Deck
mechanism.

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5. WIRING DIAGRAM (20 PIN HARNESS PLUG)
(See Figure 1)
L-CH
AUX IN
FUSE
L-CH
R-CH
R-CH
L-CH
-
20-PIN
AUDIO/POWER
HARNESS
YELLOW
WHITE
RED
R-CH
BLUE SUB WOOFER WHITE
AMP
RCA-TO-RCA CABLES
(not supplied)
ANTENNA
JACK
ANTENNA
EXTENDER
CABLE
RCA-TO-RCA CABLES
(NOT SUPPLIED)
SUB-WOOFER
GREY
REAR LINE OUT
BLACK
FRONT LINE OUT
WHITE
RED
WHITE
RED
Power Antenna Connect to power antenna or amplifier, If
not used,Tape bare end of wire.
Memory/Battery
Connect to battery or 12 volt power sourse that is always live.
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
Pclean unpainted metal part of chassis
BLUE
BLACK
YELLOW
RED
GREY RF+
GREY-BLACK RF-
VIOLET RR+
VIOLET-BLACK RR-
GREEN-BLACK LR
WHITE-BLACK LF-
GREEN LR+
WHITE LF+
LEFT REAR
LEFT FRONT
RIGHT REAR
RIGHT FRONT
20-PIN AUDIO/POWER HARNESS
Pin View
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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

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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. And the
panel will automatically close 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 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.
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.
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