Boss Audio Systems MR1200 User manual

CONTENTS
Congratulations on your purchase of a 33bE Audio Systems
Compact Disc Receiver. This product has been designed and
built to deliver the highest quality audio reproduction. We are
sure you'll enjoy listening to your favorite music with this
33bE component as part of your car audio system. For best
results pleaseconsult a professionalmobileelectronics installer
for application advice or troubleshooting. To guarantee top
performance we recommend using The
33bE Link installation
accessories such as RCA interconnects, power cables, and
speaker wire. Thank you for choosing
33bS Audio Systems
productsfor your mobileentertainmentsystem. We can'tchange
the world, but we can make itsound better.
Installation ..................................................................................................... 4
DIN Front-Mount(Method A) .................................................................................. 4
Installingthe unit ............................................................................................... 4
Removingthe unit ............................................................................................. 5
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DIN Rear-Mount (Method 6) 5
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Usingthe DetachableFrontPanel
6
1 Wiring Connection ........................................................................................ 7
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Operation 8
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GeneralOperation 8
Radio Operation ...................................................................................................... 9
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CD or CDC Operation 10
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Specification 12
Trouble Shooting ......................................................................................... 13

Notes:
Your MR-1200R was designedfor use
inmarineapplicationssuch as ina
boat. Itwill also work in cars, trucks,
off roadvehicles, etc.
Choosethe mounting location where
the unit will not interferewith the
normaldrivingfunction of the driver.
Beforefinally installingthe unit,
connectthe wiringtemporarilyand
makesure it isall connected properly
andthe unit and the systemwork
properly.
Use only the parts includedwith the
unitto ensure properinstallation.
The use of unauthorized partscan
cause malfunctions.
Consultwith your nearestdealer if
installationrequires thedrillingof holes
or other modificationsto the boat or
thevehicle.
Installthe unit where itdoes not get in
the driver's way and cannot injure,the
passengerif there is a suddenstop,
likean emergencystop.
If installationangleexceeds30efrom
horizontal,the unit might not give its
optimum performance.
Avoid installingthe unitwhere it would
besubjectto hightemperature, such
as from direct sunlight, or from hotair,
from the heater, or where it would be
subjectto dust, dirt or excessive
vibration.
DINFRONTIREAR-MOUNT
This unit can be properlyinstalledeither
from "Front" (conventional DIN Front-
mount)or '.'Rearw(DIN Rear-mqunt
installation,utilizingthreadedscrewholes
at the sides of the unitchassis).
For details, refer to the following
illustratedinstallationmethods.
DIN FRONT-MOUNT(Method A)
Installingthe unit
1. Dashboard
2. Mounting Bracket
After insertingthe mountingbracket
holder intothe dashboard, select the
appropriatetab accordingof the
dashboardmaterialand bendthem
inwardsto securethe mounting
bracketholder in place.
3. Screw
1. Dashboard
2. Nut (5mm)
3. Springwasher
4. Screw (5 x 25mm)
5. Screw
6. Strap
Besure tousethe strap tosecurethe
back of the unit inplace. The strap
can be bent by handtothe desired
angle.
7. Plainwasher
!
Removingthe unit
1. Frame
2. Insertfingers into the groove inthe
front of frame and pull out to remove
the frame. (When reattachingthe
frame, point the side with a groove
downwardsand attach it.)
3. Lever
Insertthe levers supplied with the unit
intothe grooves at both sides of the
unit as shown infigure untilthey click.
Pullingthe levers makes itpossibleto
removethe unitfrom the dashboard.
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)
Installationusing the screw holes onthe
sides of the unit.
Fasteningthe unitto the factory radio
mountingbracket.
1. Select a position wherethe screw
holes of the bracket and the screw
holesof the mainunitbecomealigned
(arefitted), and tightenthe screws at
2 placeson each side.
Use either truss screws
(5 x 5mm) or
flush surface screw (4 x 5mm),
dependingonthe shape of the screw
holes inthe bracket.
2. Screw
3. Factory radiomounting bracket
4. Dashboardor Console
5. Hook (Removethis part)
Note: The mountingbox, outer trim ring,
and half-sleeve are not usedfor method
B installation.

ABLI (RONTPANEL
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To Detachthe Front pafine' To Reinstallthe Front Panel
1. Pressthe open button 8
Pndthefr
1. Pushthefront panel intothe main
t
panelwillflip down. body.
A 'click' sound should be
heard.
Open &
2. Removethefront panel graspirfl!
inthe middleand pulling ,tbtoward
,,.
2. Notethat ifthefront panelfailsto lock
in Dosition~ro~erlv,Dress control
bu'ttonmainotfuictionand display
may be missingsome segments.
Pressingthe
OPEN buttonandthen
ceinstallthefront panel again.
Front Panel
ecautionswhen Handling
3, For safekeeping, store tp& front p:i
1. Do not dropthe front panel.
inthe supplied protectivo
immediately aher being reWnoved. 2. Do not put pressureon thedisplayor
controlbuttonswhen detachingor
-
reinstallingthefront panel.
Protective Case
3. Do nottouchthecontactsonthefront
panelor onthe main unit body. Itmay
result in poorelectricalcontact.
4. If any dirt orforeignsubstances
adhered on the contacts,they can be
Front Panel
removedwith a clean and dry cloth.
4. Push the front metal
"nto the 5. Do not exposethe front panelto high
main body. A 'click' souoOdshouldh temperaturesor direct sunlight in
anywhere.
heard.
6. Keepaway any volatileagents (e.g.
benzene, thinner, or insecticides)from
touchingthe surfaceofthefront panel.
7. Do notattempttodisassemblethe
front panel.
WIRING CONNECTION
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MAIN UNIT
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GREEN
Note:
1. For2-speakers system, green, violet, white/black and grey/black wire leadsare
unconnectedand isolated.
2. For2-speakers system, keepthefader indicatorat center positionto maintainthe
existingvolume level.