Boss Audio Systems 865DBI User manual

CONTENTS LIST
PAGE CONTENTS
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2 ACCESSORY INCLUDED
3 INSTALLATION
4 DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL
6 WIRING DIAGRAM
7 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTION
8 iPod OPERATION
12 BASIC OPERATIONS
13 MENU OPERATION
14 AUDIO OPERATION
15 TUNER OPERATION
16 RDS OPERATION
17 CD /MP3/WMA OPERATION
20 USB OPERATION
21 MEMORY CARD OPERATION
22 MUSIC FILES COPYING / TRANSFERRING
24 MUSIC FILES ERASING
26 FILES MANAGER
27 BLUETOOTH HAND FREE OPERATION
43 REMOTE FUNCTION
44 SPECIFICATIONS
45 TROUBLE SHOOTING

1. 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
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5
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Owner’s Manual
Warranty
Card
Warranty Card
1. Machine Screw (5 x 6mm )
2. Spring Washer
3. Tapping Screw
4. Hex Nut
5. Plain Washer
6. Small metal Strip
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2. 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.
Installation using the screw holes on the side of the unit
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.
Screw
Screw
Dashboard or console
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3. DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL (D.C.P.)
Removing The Detachable Control Panel (D.C.P)
Press the panel release button.
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Slighly lift up the panel & pull out the panel
side way in order to remove the front panel.
WARNING
Do not try to remove the panel by pulling
directly towards you.
Correct way to remove the panel should
be slighly lift up the panel & pull out the
panel side way in order to remove the
front panel!
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.
Attaching the DCP
CAUTION
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
B
A
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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.
PRESS DOWN
RESET
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4. WIRING DIAGRAM (20 PIN + ISO PLUG)
(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
1 2
3 4
7
5 6
87
5
3
1
8
6
4
2
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 FRONT SPEAKER (-)
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17
16 BLACK
15 YELLOW
20
19
14 BLUE
CHASSIS GROUND
1 GREY/BLACK
7 GREEN/BLACK
4 VIOLET/BLACK
12 WHITE/BLACK
8 RED
6 GREEN
2 GREY
3 VIOLET
11 WHITE
10
9
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/REMOTE TURN ON
RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+)
IGNITION(ACC)
CONSTANT 12 VOLTS
GROUND
BLUE
SUB-W OUT
REAR LINE OUT R-CH
REAR LINE OUT L-CH
FRONT LINE OUT L-CH
FRONT LINE OUT R-CH
FUSE
ANT.
LL
RR
FRONT
REAR SUB-W OUT
(Not Supplied)
RCA-TO-RCA CABLE
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POWER ANTENNA/REMOTE TURN ON
CONSTANT 12 VOLTS

5. CONTROL PANEL FUNCTION(RDS+BLUETOOTH+iPod)
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OPERATIONS:
KEY
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SYSTEM TUNER CD/MP3/W MA
Short
Press
Long
Press
Short
Press
Long
Press
Short
Press
Long
Press
Short
Press
Long
Press
Power
Eject
Panel release button
Audio Menu Enter
Mode
Enco de r Volume
Band Fi le/Folde r
Search
Sub- W AF
TA
PTY
ix-Ba ss
PS AS ID3
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
Memory 1
Memory 2
Memory 3
Memory 4
Memory 5
Memory 6
Pause
/Play
Intro Folder
Intro
Repeat Folder
Repeat
Random
Fol der
Random
Folder
Down
Folder
Up
Display Menu
Seek Up/ Dn
Track/File
Up/Dn
Fast Forward
/ Backward
Tune Up/Dn
USB Cover / Socket
File
Erase
Blu etooth
Phon e
Answe r
Call
Trans fer
Mute
Reject Call
End Call
iPod
information
iPod
Search
Pause
/Play
Repeat Album
Repeat
Shuffle
Album
Shuffle
iPod
Short
Press
Long
Press
File Up/Dn Fast Forward
/ Backward
Copy
3.5mm Aux In Jack
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INSTALLING iPod INTO THE BUILT-IN iPod DOCKING
Press down
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Press down the button as indicated
below to unlock the iPod docking.
Pull out the iPod connector as indicated
below.
Once the stick is completely
Push the stick & the connected iPod inwards
until it stops.
Press the iPod holder on both sides to
hold the iPod firmly in place.
pulled out, user should
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Pull out the iPod docking as shown below.
Push the iPod docking inwards into the
unit’s cabinent until a click sound is heard.
Push the docking back
Press toward this
lock switch
6. iPod OPERATION
Always follow the below steps to install the iPod into the docking station. Incorrect or improper
installation may cause permanent damage to the docking or the iPod unit.
see the iPod connector,
and user can
connect the iPod
to the connector
as shown in this
step.
Pull out
Never pull out this stick unless docking is
completely release out. Push inwards
Press down this button Press towards the iPod unit to hold the
iPod unit firmly in place
Pull out this stick
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Press on this button on the left side
as indicated below to
unlock the iPod holder.

Step 4
Step 3
Step 2
REMOVE iPod FROM THE BUILT-IN iPod DOCKING
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
To take out the iPod from the docking station, user can first detach the front panel, and repeat step
1 to step 8 to take out the iPod & return the iPod docking inside the unit’s cabinent.
Step 5
Pull out the iPod docking as shown below. Once the iPod unit is remove, push the
stick backward into the iPod docking
Once the stick with the
Push on the iPod holders on both sides
until they stop.
Push the docking back
to Cabinent
Push the iPod docking inwards into the
unit’s cabinent until a click sound is heard.
Step 1 Press the button as indicated below to
unlock the iPod docking.
Press down
connected iPod is completely
out, user should push on
the locking buttons
on the both sides
of the iPod
connector to
release the
iPod as
indicated in the
picture, and remove the iPod unit.
Press toward this
lock switch
Pull out
Never pull out this stick unless docking is
completely release out.
Push inwards
station until it stops.
Press down this button
Press towards the iPod unit to hold the
iPod unit firmly in place
Pull out the iPod connected as indicated
below by pulling out the stick.
Pull out this stick
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Press on this button on the left side
as indicated below to
unlock the iPod holder.

This unit is equipped with iPod Ready function which allow end user to have direct control of the
iPod on the front panel control button and display iPod song information on the unit's LCD display.
Please read below for more details operation.
iPod Compatibility Chart
This unit is support following iPod version
iPod 1G Not Supported
iPod 2G Not Supported
iPod 3G Supported
iPod Mini Supported
iPod 4G Supported
iPod Photo Supported
iPod Nano Supported
iPod 5G(Video) Supported
iPod Touch Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPod Classic All version
iPod FULL CONTROL / OPERATION
This unit is NOT ABLE to playback any VIDEO FILE OR VIDEO ALBUM which contained in the iPod
Video.
Turning iPod Power On and Off
The iPod power turns on automatically as soon as it is connected to the 30 Pin Connector and as
long as the vehicle's ignition is turned ON. The iPod power can be turned OFF by removing the
iPod from the 30 Pin Connector or if the vehicle's ignition is turned OFF. Under this condition the
iPod will go into pause mode and goes into sleep mode about 2 minutes later
While the iPod is connected, the power cannot be turned on or off from the iPod itself.
Tips
OK to disconnect
Audio Video File
“ ” to disconnect will be shown in the iPod's display while it is connected to the unit .
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1) Playlist
2) Artist
3) Album
4) Song
5) Genre
iPod Battery Charging
While connected to the unit, the iPod will automatically start re-charging as long as the vehicle's
ignition key is turn to ACC or ON.
Switch to iPod Mode
When the Head unit is power on and iPod is connected to the 30 pin connector, press the mode
button to change to iPod mode and the unit will display for a while then starts
the music files contained in the iPod and the playback will automatically start.
Press Mode button repeatedly to change to other modes or switch back to iPod mode.
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iPod information Display on the Head Unit LCD
This unit can display the Song, Artist, Album name and Elapsed time on the LCD display, these
information can be displayed by pressing the AS/PS button repeatedly while a iPod Song file is playing.
Searching a Desire Song
Under iPod playback mode, press BAND to enter into the iPod Searching Mode. Pressing BAND
button repeatedly to accesses the different searching methods as below :

Song Select
Press the File UP (>>) or File DOWN (<<) button for less than one second to skip to the next or
previous song. Press and Hold File UP (>>) or File DOWN (<<) button for more than 3 seconds
to fast forward or fast reverse of the current song.
Song Repeat / Repeat All play :
Pressing the M3 button for more than 3 seconds during iPod playback mode for “REPEAT ALL”. All
songs of the current album will be kept on repeat playing until the “Repeat All” function is disabled.
To disable current Album “REPEAT ALL” function, long press M3 button more than 3 seconds
Press the M3 button for less than 3 seconds to “REPEAT PLAY” the current song. And keep on
repeat playing the current song until the “REPEAT PLAY” function is disabled. To disable current
song “REPEAT PLAY”, press the M3 button less than 3 seconds
Shuffle play: / Shuffle Album
Pressing the M4 button for more than 3 seconds during iPod playback mode to activate the
“SHUFFLE ALBUM” function. This function allows RANDOM playback of all the albums contained
on the iPod. To disable “SHUFFLE ALBUM” function, long press M4 button for more than 3
seconds.
Press the M4 button for less than 3 seconds during iPod playback mode to activate “SHUFFLE
PLAY”. This function allows the playback of all the songs in the iPod in random sequence. To
disable “SHUFFLE PLAY”, short press M4 button again for less than 3 seconds.
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Once selected the desire searching method, within 10 second press the AUDIO button as confirm
& access into the searching mode, then turn the rotate encode volume knob to navigate thru the
Album or Artist or Song contained in the iPod. Press the AUDIO button to confirm & play the
selected song. During the searching mode, press AS/PS as quick move back to the last upper
level of Album, Playlist, Genre, etc.

5) MODE BUTTON (MODE)
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.
21) 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) SUBWOOFER (SUB-W)
Pressing the Subwoofer button to activate the Subwoofer function On, and “Subwoofer” will
appear on the LCD display for 3 seconds. press the Subwoofer button again to turn off the
Subwoofer function.
10) iX-BASS BUTTON (iX-Bass )
Long press the iX-Bass button to turn on the iX-Bass function, and “iX-Bass” will appear in the
LCD display for 3 seconds. Press the iX-Bass button again to turn off the iX-Bass function.
Press MODE button to select a different mode of operation as indicated on the display
panel. Available modes include Tuner, USB Host, SD/MMC , iPod and Aux - In .
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).
AUX INPUT
Connect the external signal to AUX in jack located at the
front of the panel , then press Mode button to select Aux
mode. Press Mode Button again to cancel Aux Mode
and return to previous mode.
FRONT CABINET
RIGHT TRACK
GROUND
AUX IN
LEFT TRACK
AUX IN
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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 until "Local" appears in the display.
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.
8. MENU OPERATION
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..
Pairing
This feature is used to pairing the unit's Bluetooth system to your mobile phone or other
Bluetooth device. Under the MENU “Pairing” mode then press Audio button to start activating
the Pairing.
Please refer to BLUETOOTH HAND FREE operation regarding the details operation of
“PAIRING”.
Tips
Re-connection/Dis-connection
This feature is allows to Re-connect or Dis-connect to the paired mobile phone or Bluetooth
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.
Beep Tone
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.
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9. AUDIO OPERATION
Pressing “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.
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Audio Menu
VOLUME (Volume Level)
User has 5 seconds to use the Volume button to adjust the desire volume level, the volume
level will be shown on the LCD display ranging from 00 (lowest) to 46 (highest).
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.
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.
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.
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Manual Tuning
Turn & Hold 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
Turn & Hold the Up Tuning or Down Tuning button for less than 3 seconds to move to next
station automatically.
10. TUNER OPERATION
Recall a Station
Select a band (if needed). Press a preset button to select the corresponding stored station.
20) 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE EUROPEAN / RDS TUNER SETTING
This unit is default at "U.S.A" frequency. When unit is in U.S.A frequency, all the RDS related
function is disabled. Once user change the AREA setting to "EUROPE", unit will change to
European frequency, and all the RDS function will be activated as well. So all the RDS
related function will only be activated, only if this unit's AREA setting is change to EUROPE".
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1) For details operation of the Menu-Tuner Setting, please refer to pag “ Menu Operation”.
2) For details operation of the RDS system, please refer to page “ RDS Operation”.

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.
Note: Factory Default setting is “AF ON”
11. RDS OPERATION
1. AF 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.
The unit is equipped with the following RDS function:
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) TRACK SELECT
14) REPEAT BUTTON (RPT)
Press REPEAT BUTTON (RPT) during disc play to continuously repeat the track. Press
REPEAT BUTTON (RPT) again to stop Repeating.
15) RANDOM BUTTON (RDM)
Press RANDOM BUTTON (RDM) during disc play to play all tracks on a CD in random, shuffled
order. Press RANDOM BUTTON (RDM) again to stop random play.
13) INTRO SCAN BUTTON (INT)
During disc play, press INTRO SCAN BUTTON (INT) to play the first 10 seconds to each track
on the disc. When the desired track is reached, press INTRO SCAN BUTTON (INT) 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)
12. 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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:
File/Folder Intro play:
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 M3 button more than 3 seconds during playing MP3/WMA disc for “repeat play” all files of
the current folder. And keep on repeat playing the current folder until “repeat play” is disabled.
To disable current folder “repeat play”, long press M3 button more than 3 seconds
File/Folder Repeat play :
Press M4 button more than 3 seconds during playing MP3/WMA disc to “random play” all files
of the current folder.
To disable current folder “random play”, long press M4 button more than 3 seconds
File/Folder Random play:
Press M5 button less than 3 seconds to One Folder Down
Press M6 button less than 3 seconds to One Folder Up
Folder Up / Down Play
MP3/WMA File or Folder Search
Direct File Number Searching
Folder / Files Navigate Searching
Press BAND button. The LCD will display "Number", and the illumination around the select knob
will blink. Rotate the knob to select the desired track number, then press in on the knob to confirm
and play the selected file.
Press BAND button twice. The LCD will display "Navigate", and the illumination around the select
knob will blink. Rotate the knob to navigate through all folders and sub-folders on the disc. The
folder names will be displayed on the LCD. Press the select knob for more than three seconds to
play the first file in the folder. Press the select knob for less than three seconds to access the sub-
folders or files. Rotate the select knob to navigate, then press the select knob to confirm and begin
file play. During navigation search, press AS/PS or rotate the select knob counter-clockwise to
move back to the last upper level of a folder.
ID3 INFORMATION DISPLAY
If any MP3/WMA file recording with ID3 Tag information. The ID3 information such like Album title,
Track title, Artist Title will be displayed and automatic scrolling through the LCD while the file is playing.
User also allows pressing the AS/PS button repeatedly to view the ID3 tag information manually.
Press M3 button less than 3 seconds to “repeat play” the current file. And keep on repeat
Playing the current file until the “repeat play” is disabled.
To disable current file “repeat play”, press M3 button less than 3 seconds
Press M4 button less than 3 seconds is “random play” all files on the disc.
To disable all file “ random play”, press M4 button less 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
NOTE OF ID3 ICONS ON DISPLAY
FILE ICON
TRACK ICON
ICON DESCRIPTION
FOLDER ICON
ICON DESCRIPTION
ARTIST ICON
ALBUM ICON
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