Boss Audio Systems BRT17SLR User manual

Thank you for purchasing this
BRT17SLR Sound Bar
Please read through these instructions carefully so you will know
how to operate your model properly.
After you have nished reading the instructions, keep this document
in a safe place for future reference.
THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS
1x BRT17SLR sound bar BRT17SLR
Mounting kit
1x Cigarette lighter plug adaptor
1x Remote control
1x User manual + 1x Warranty card
IMPORTANT
Please enter below the Serial No. which is located on the exterior of the product. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
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Before You Start
Read and understand all instructions before you use your product. If you do not follow the instructions
in this manual, we are not responsible for injury or damage resulting from improper handling. This will
also void the warranty.
Important Safety Precautions
• Be sure to observe the following guidelines:
- Do not increase speaker volume so high that you cannot hear what is around you.
- Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
• Do not make any adjustment on the product when driving or in other situations where distractions can be
hazardous. Responsible and safe driving is your primary responsibility when operating a vehicle.
• Start volume at a low setting then gradually increase the volume until you can hear it comfortably, without
sound distortion and ear discomfort.
• In the event of smoke, strange noise or odor emitted from the product or any other abnormal operational
signs appearing on the product, disconnect the product from the power supply. Discontinue use and contact
your dealer or our technical support. Using the product in this condition may result in permanent damage to
the system.
• Servicing must only be carried out by a technician. Contact our technical support for any service question.
Installation Precautions
• WARNING: Always consult a professional installer.
• Installation must be performed by a professional. Contact our technical support for any installation questions.
• Observe the safety and operating instructions of the devices which are connected to the product.
• Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer for installation.
• Do not modify this product, as this affects the safety of the product. Risk of injury or damage to the product.
• Before installation, disconnect the negative terminal of the vehicle battery to prevent damage to the product,
re, and/or possible injury.
Care for Your Product
• DO NOT clean the product in hot weather (e.g. hot sunlight).
• DO NOT use abrasive or highly alkaline cleaner on the product.
• DO NOT use gasoline, acetone, carbon tetrachloride or other aggressive chemical solutions on the product.
• DO NOT scrape the product with razor blade or other sharp instrument.
• This product is water resistant. However, never submerge the product to water.
• Wash the product with lukewarm water and mild soap or detergent, using a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse
well with clean water.
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Getting to Know Your Sound Bar
Introduction
The product is a Bluetooth speaker system which is ideal for installation in a ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) or UTV
(Utility Vehicle). Through Bluetooth connection, audio can be streamed from a mobile phone to this product.
Music from an external device (e.g. a USB ash memory, mobile phone or MP3 player) can also be played
on this product via USB port or 3.5 mm AUX jack. You can also output audio from this product to an external
amplier or powered speakers via RCA outputs.
The product is integrated with LED lights which can be controlled via the supplied remote control.
This product is shockproof and water resistant. This product is operated with 12 V DC vehicle power supply.
Never connect this product to any other voltage supply.
Product Overview
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1 3.5mm audio input jack
2 RCA audio output sockets
3 USB port
4 Vehicle cigarette lighter plug
5 Power button (press and hold to power on or
off); Mode button
6 Volume buttons
7 Start/pause/resume play button
8 Track selection buttons
9 Remote sensor (aim the remote control directly
at the senor when using the remote)
10 Display
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Mounting
Mounting on ATV or UTV
Always consult technical personnel if you are in doubt about installation.
You must work with an assistant to mount the sound bar due to its heavy weight.
Use only the supplied accessory for mounting. Using other mounting methods may void the warranty.
To ensure safety of the mounted sound bar, always check the mounting conditions (e.g. mounting
straps) of the sound bar before each vehicle ride.
Spring washer
Upper part of
the clamp
Lower part of
the clamp
Rubber pad
Mounting bar
Lower part of
the clamp
Sliding block
1. With correct orientation, attach a sliding block to the
lower part of a clamp using a proper hex wrench
(not included). Make sure not to tighten the block for
subsequent insertion into the channel.
2. Find the sliding channel (groove) on the top panel of
the sound bar. Correctly orient the sliding block and
insert it into the channel from either end of the channel.
Then slide the clamp to a proper position and tighten it
with a hex wrench.
3. Attach the supplied rubber pads for secure clamping
and abrasion prevention.
4. Tighten the upper clamp to the lower clamp with a hex
wrench. Make sure the supplied spring washers are
used to provide more stable bolt tightening against
vibration.
Repeat the steps above to secure the sound bar with
the other clamp.
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Power Connection
Power Connection to Cigarette Lighter Socket (Option 1)
The sound bar can be powered by direct connection to your vehicle cigarette lighter socket as an optional power
supply.
See “Before You Start” section for installation precautions.
This sound bar is operated with 12 V DC vehicle voltage. Never connect the sound bar to any other
voltage supply (e.g. 24 V DC power supply in trucks or buses).
1. Simply insert the cigarette lighter plug of the sound bar into your vehicle cigarette lighter socket. When the
power supply is connected, the power LED indicator lights up.
Connection to the cigarette lighter socket
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Vehicle cigarette lighter plug
11Turn on or off
• Press and hold on the sound bar (or on the remote control) to turn on or off the sound bar.
• Press briey on the remote control to turn on or off the LED lights.
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Power Connection
Power Connection to Vehicle Battery (Option 2)
The sound bar can be also powered by connection to your vehicle battery as an optional power supply.
See “Before You Start” section for installation precautions.
To avoid short circuits and any resulting damage to the sound bar, the negative terminal of the car
battery must be disconnected rst.
We recommend a fuse and fuse holder (both not included) with minimum rating of 15 A are in line with
the positive terminal of the vehicle battery.
The ground cable length should not exceed 18” (46 cm).
1. Connect the black wire of the cigarette lighter plug adapter to the chassis ground point.
2. Connect the red wire of the cigarette lighter plug adapter to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery using
12 - 14 gauge wire (not included).
We recommend installing a relay and 15 A fuse and fuse holder in line with the vehicle battery (Relay, fuse
and fuse holder are not included). See the illustration below.
3. Connect the cigarette lighter plug of the sound bar into the cigarette lighter plug adapter.
When the power supply is connected, the power LED indicator lights up.
Black ground wire
Chassis ground point
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15 A
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Cigarette lighter plug Cigarette lighter plug adapter
Red power wire
Chassis ground point
Battery 15 A fuse
with fuse holder
12 - 14 gauge wire
with relay
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Bluetooth
Before you can stream music from your mobile device (iOS device or Android device) to the sound bar through
Bluetooth, pair the sound bar with your mobile device.
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1. The sound bar automatically switches to Bluetooth mode when turned on. “bt” appears and ashes to
indicate that the sound bar enters pairing mode.
If Bluetooth mode is not selected, press briey MODE to select Bluetooth mode.
2. On your mobile device, enable Bluetooth function and select the device name (“Boss Audio BRT17SLR”) to
pair the sound bar with the mobile device. If prompted for password, enter “0000”.
If no Bluetooth device is paired within two minutes, the sound bar will automatically exit pairing mode. In
this case, you need to repeat the steps above to re-enter the pairing mode.
3. When successfully paired/connected, “bt” on the display stops ashing and lights up. Play audio on your
mobile device, and audio will be streamed to the sound bar.
After pairing, the sound bar will be automatically connected to your mobile device each time the two are
turned on. To connect a second mobile device, disconnect the current Bluetooth connection by holding down
for two seconds then repeat the steps above for pairing.
12Playback control
• To pause or resume play, press .
• To select the previous or next track, press or .
• To adjust volume, press VOL +/-.
To maximize audio performance, set the volume of the device to its 75% minimum. Ideally, on the
highest volume setting you can get without distortion.
To avoid battery exhaustion, make sure to run the vehicle engine when operating the sound bar.
Operational range can be reduced by any obstacle between the sound bar and the device.
If the connected device is out of the effective range from the sound bar, the device will be
automatically disconnected. The device will be automatically re-connected if it is within the effective
range again.
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AUX
You can listen to an external audio device (e.g. MP3 player or a mobile phone) through the sound bar.
3.5mm
audio cable
AUX
input
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1. Using an audio cable with 3.5mm plug (not included), connect the AUX input (3.5 mm) on the sound bar to
the headphone jack on your audio device.
2. The sound bar automatically switches to AUX mode when AUX connection is made. “AUX” is displayed.
If AUX mode is not selected, press briey MODE to select AUX mode.
3. Select and play audio les on your audio device. Audio from the connected device will be played on the
sound bar.
To maximize audio performance, set the volume of the device to its 75% minimum. Ideally, on the
highest volume setting you can get without distortion.
Operating the sound bar consumes the vehicle battery. To avoid battery exhaustion, make sure to run
the vehicle engine when operating the sound bar.
13Playback control
• To adjust volume, press VOL +/- on the sound bar or use the controls on connected device.
• To control playback, use the controls on the connected device.
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USB
You can enjoy audio stored on a USB storage device through the sound bar.
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USB
ash drive
USB
port
1. Connect a USB ash to the USB port on the sound bar.
2. The sound bar automatically switches to USB mode when USB connection is made. “USB” is displayed
briey.
If USB mode is not selected, press briey MODE to select USB mode.
Music plays automatically.
MP3 and WMA les are playable. The USB port can provide 1A current for mobile device charging.
Operating the sound bar consumes the vehicle battery. To avoid battery exhaustion, be sure to run the
vehicle engine when operating the sound bar.
14Playback control
• To pause or resume play, press .
• To select the previous or next track, press or .
• To adjust volume, press VOL +/-.
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Audio Output
You can output audio from the sound bar to an external amplier or powered speakers through RCA output.
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RCA sockets
Audio cable with RCA plugs
Fuse Replacement
If the power LED indicator on the vehicle cigarette lighter plug does not light up, this indicates the fuse inside the
cigarette lighter plug is blown. Replace the blown fuse with a 10A AGC fuse only.
1. Turn counterclockwise the front end assembly of the cigarette lighter plug to open to access the fuse.
Replace with a new fuse (not included). Then replace the front end assembly of the cigarette lighter plug.
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The front end assembly
of the lighter plug
10A AGC fuse (glass cartridge type)
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Remote Control
The sound bar comes with a remote control. You can use the remote control to control both music playback
and the LED lights which are integrated with the sound bar.
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Light control buttons
1Press and hold to turn the sound bar
on or off.
Press briey to turn lights on or off.
2MODE +/- Select an illumination mode.
3SPEED +/- Select an illumination speed.
4DEMO Activate lights cycling through red, green
and blue color.
5COLOR +/- Select an illumination color mode.
6BRIGHT +/- Change illumination intensity.
7SYN Activate or deactivate lights ashing to
music.
Playback control buttons
a/ Select the previous or next track.
bVOL +/- Increase or decrease volume.
cEQ Select a preset sound mode.
dStart, pause or resume music play.
eMODE Select a mode (Bluetooth, AUX and USB).
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems using this product, check the following points before you request service. If you still have
a problem, contact our technical support.
Problem Solution
No power
The fuse inside the vehicle cigarette lighter plug is blown.
Replace the fuse.
The ACC switch of the vehicle is not on. Turn the ACC switch on.
No sound
Press MODE to select the correct audio input.
Volume of the connected device is low or muted. Increase volume
on the connected device.
Playback on the connected device pauses or stops. Resume
playback on the connected device.
Cannot connect through Bluetooth
The device is not paired with the sound bar. Pair the two (see
“Bluetooth Play” section).
Bluetooth on the device is disabled. Refer to the device’s user
manual on how to enable Bluetooth.
Make sure the device is within range.
The sound bar is already connected with another Bluetooth
device. Disconnect the current Bluetooth connection.
Audio quality from Bluetooth
connection is poor.
Move the device closer to the sound bar or remove obstacles or
sources of interference that are affecting Bluetooth reception.
No response Power glitch or interference. Disconnect power for ten seconds
then reconnect power.
Care of the Environment
Do not throw away the product with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial
collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
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Specications
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version..............................................5.0 / EDR
Bluetooth proles..............................................A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth frequency..........................................2402 - 2480 MHz
Transmission power..........................................<4 dBm
Transmission distance......................................up to 33 ft /10 m (line of sight)
Speakers
High power speaker size ..................................(2) 3” / 76.2 mm
Tweeter size .....................................................(2) 1” PEI dome
Amplier
Amplier class ..................................................Class A/B
Input impedance...............................................10 kΩ
Frequency response.........................................45 Hz - 22 kHz
Connectivity
USB ..................................................................USB-A, MP3/WMA playable; mobile device charging (1A)
AUX ..................................................................3.5 mm jack for audio input
RCA .................................................................RCA sockets for audio output
General
Input voltage..................................................... 12 V DC (allowable 10 - 16 V DC)
Current draw.....................................................max. 4 A
Fuse..................................................................10 A AGC type
Clamp size range (O.D.)...................................1.75” - 2”
Weight ..............................................................5.07 lbs / 2.3 kg
Dimension drawing
BRT17SLR
(440 mm)
17.32”
(83.5 mm)
3.29”
(94 mm
)
3.70”
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