BOSSCO MC900B User manual

BLUETOOTH®ENABLED
4-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
MC900B
USER MANUAL
FEATURING
HANDLEBAR MOUNT REMOTE CONTROLLER
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
MC900B
USER MANUAL
QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
BLUETOOTH®4-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER
PRINTED IN CHINAVER:1.0 EN
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BEFORE YOU START------------------------------------------------------------------2
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
WIRE DIAGRAM--------------------------------------------------------------------------3
BEFORE INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT------------------------------------------4
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SUGGESTED MOUNTING METHODS---------------------------------------------5
FLUSH MOUNT
SURFACE MOUNT
HANDLEBAR MOUNT
GETTING STARTED --------------------------------------------------------------------6
BLUETOOTH OPERATION -----------------------------------------------------------7
PAIRING & DISCOVERING A NEW BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
RECONNECTION
STREAMING MUSIC--------------------------------------------------------------------9
MULTIFUNCTION CONTROLLER BLUETOOTH OPERATION
AUX-INPUT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10
AUX-IN OPERATION
VOLUME CONTROL
INFORMATION TO THE USER ---------------------------------------------------- 11
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE----------------------------------------------------- 12
SPECIFICATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS
1- MC900B Bluetooth 4-CH Amplier
1- Multi-Function Controller
1- Flush Mount Bezel
1- Handlebar Mounting Bracket & Hardware Kit
1- Power Harness
1- User Manual
1- Warranty Card
USER MANUAL
QUICK START GUIDE
Thank you for purchasing this
MC900B Bluetooth Amplier
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.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
BEFORE YOU START
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
■ BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
- Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.
- Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
■ Do not operate mobile video equipment while driving a motorized vehicle – safe
driving and safety consideration of others should always be your highest priority.
■ Set your volume control at a low setting, then slowly increase the sound until you
can hear it comfortably without distortion, or ear discomfort.
■ In the event you should notice smoke, strange noises or odor from this
product, or any other abnormal signs, immediately turn off the power and consult
your dealer or the nearest authorized BOSS AUDIO Service Center. Using this
product in this condition may result in permanent damage to the system.
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
WARNING - Always consult with a professional installer
■ Do not attempt to install or service this product by yourself. Installation or
servicing of this product by persons without professional training and experience in
electronic equipment and motorized vehicle accessories may be dangerous and
could expose you to the risk of electric shock, injury or other hazards
■ Refer any repairs to a qualied BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS Service Center
■ The MC900B should be powered directly to a vehicles battery
■ When wiring directly to the vehicles battery, be sure to disconnect the batteries
negative terminal wire before starting any wiring procedures,if extending the main
power wire, it is suggested that an optional fuse and fuse holder (not included) with
minimum rating of 20 Amperes be in-line with the positive battery terminal
■ The ground cable length should not exceed 18-inches (See wiring diagram pg 4)
■ The MC900B has a weather resistant design, it should not be submerged in or
under water under any circumstances
■ Use only the installation parts provided with the MC900B
CAUTION!! Using other mounting methods may void this warranty

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GROUND CABLE
METAL FRAME
(R) OUTPUT RED
(L) OUTPUT WHITE
PRE-AMP OUTPUT
FUSE REPLACEMENT
WITH ATO TYPE ONLY
15 AMP
(R) INPUT RED
(L) INPUT WHITE
AUX INPUT
USB
CHARGING
(1A MAX)
REMOTE
CONTROL
4-OHM
SPEAKERS
WHITE
GRAY
GREEN
VIOLET
LEFT
CHANNEL 1
RIGHT
CHANNEL 1
LEFT
CHANNEL 2
RIGHT
CHANNEL 2
WHITE/BLK
GRAY
GREEN/BLK
VIOLET/BLK
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
+12V YELLOW
REMOTE OUT
(500mA MAX)
ORANGE
+12V BLUE
IGNITION
BATTERY
+12V RED
20A
CHASSIS
GROUND
POINT
BATTERY
DIRECT BATTERY
WIRING CIRCUIT
BLACK
OPTIONAL
FUSE AND FUSE HOLDER
(NOT INCLUDED)
INSERT
CHASSIS
GROUND
POINT
PINK
ANTENNA
(DO NOT CUT)
15
OPTIONAL BACKLIGHTING
ON/OFF CONTROL
(DO NOT GROUND OR
CONNECT TO +12V)
WIRE DIAGRAM BEFORE INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT
When replacing the fuse, be sure to only use a fuse of the
rating specied on this product.
To avoid short-circuiting, cover any disconnected leads with insulating tape. It is
especially important to insulate any unused wires, which if left uncovered may
cause a short circuit. When connecting other devices to this product, refer to the
manual for the product to be connected. The black cable is ground, make sure to
connect the ground wire rst.
Ensure that the ground cable is properly connected to metal parts of the vehicles
body frame or direct to the battery if your vehicle does not have a grounded
chassis frame The ground cable of this units power amp and a second powered
system must be connected to the frame separately with different screws. If the
screw for the ground wire loosens or falls out, it could result in re or malfunction.
To avoid potential shorts in the
electrical system, be sure to disconnect
the (–) battery cable before installation.
Use this unit with a 12-volt battery and
negative grounding only. Failure to do so
may result in a re or malfunction.
TOOLS NEEDED:
- Wrench and/or Pliers
- #2 Phillips screwdriver
- Crimp tool
- Electrical tape
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
1-800-999-1236
www.bossaudio.com/support
CAUTION!! Do not ground or short the PINK antenna wire

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The ush mount quick mount
bezel requires no screws
a, use cutout dimensions:
3-3/16” W x 1-11/16” H
(82mm x 43mm)
The ush mount bezel has
two recessed screw holes to
facilitate the included two
oval-head screws.
Use provided pan-head
screws and stainless steel
clamp, there are three
mounting variations to secure
the stainless steel clamp, try
the best one for your
application, securely tighten
the stainless clamp to t your
application.
SUGGESTED MOUNTING METHODS
LEFT or RIGHT
FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES
YOUR VEHICLE MAY VARY
FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES
YOUR VEHICLE MAY VARY
MULTI-FUNCTION
CONTROLLER
UNIT
HANDLEBAR
CLAMP
MULTI-FUNCTION
CONTROLLER
UNIT
CUTOUT
HOLE
MULTI-FUNCTION
CONTROLLER
UNIT
FLUSH MOUNT
SURFACE MOUNT
HANDLEBAR
MOUNT
2
3
1
MULTI-FUNCTION
CONTROLLER
UNIT
CUTOUT
HOLE
MULTI-FUNCTION
CONTROLLER
UNIT
To release the MC900B controller from the mounting bezel, insert
a small jewellers screwdriver into the left / right slots of the bezel.
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USBCHARGE
5V1A
The MC900B can mounted in three different congurations: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
MC900B MULTIFUNCTION CONTROLLER (MFC)
GETTING STARTED
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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4
2 3
1
MFC - MULTIFUNCTION CONTROLLER
POWER / SOURCE - RED = AUX-IN MODE / BLUE = BT MODE
VOLUME UP
NEXT TRACK / FAST FORWARD
PLAY/PAUSE
VOLUME DOWN
PREVIOUS TRACK / FAST REWIND
BLUETOOTH PAIRING INDICATOR - BLUE COLOR
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PAIRING & DISCOVERING A NEW BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
1) Power on the MC900B by pressing and holding down the Power 2 button for 2
seconds, the Bluetooth blue LED will start to ash, and a conrmation tone will be heard
from the speakers signalling that the MC900B is now ready for Bluetooth pairing.
NOTE: You have 2 minutes before you must restart this procedure over again.
2) Now that the MC900B is in pairing mode:
ANDROID users:
a. Go into the Settings Menu of your device
b. Enter the Bluetooth Menu and press SCAN
c. “MC900B” will now be display under AVAILABLE DEVICES
d. If prompted, enter passcode: “0000”
iOS users:
a. Go into the Settings Menu of your iOS device
b. Enter the Bluetooth Menu
c. “MC900B” will now be displayed
d. If prompted, enter passcode: “0000”
3) If the MC900B is not seen, repeat the above steps to refresh the “Device List”
4) When the connection is successful you will hear a conrmation tone, you are now ready
to stream music from your devices favorite media player to the MC900B
BLUETOOTH OPERATION
2
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5V 1A
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5V 1A
To avoid battery exhaustion be sure to run the vehicles engine
while using this product. Using this product without running the
engine can drain the battery.
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BLUETOOTH OPERATION
RECONNECTION
1) Power on the MC900B and your last paired device Bluetooth.
2) The unit will now automatically reconnect, and a conrmation tone will be heard from the
speakers
3) If your device was previously paired with the BOSS AUDIO MC900B, but it wasn’t the
last paired device:
a. Ensure no other devices are currently paired
b. Enter the Bluetooth Menu on your device being paired
c. “MC900B” will display under AVAILABLE DEVICES
d. Choose the “MC900B” to reconnect
4) If the device is out of range from the MC900B, it will disconnect automatically:
a. To reconnect once device is back in range, press the Power 2button once
b. The MC900B will now reconnect to the device, a conrmation tone will be heard
from the speakers
CLEARING PREVIOUSLY PAIRED DEVICES MEMORY
1) Quick press the POWER 2button 2X, all BLUE LED’s will start to ash
2) Press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE 5button for 10 seconds, a conrmation tone from
the speakers will be heard, the LED’s will stop ashing, now only the BT LED will ash
3) PAIR a new device as described on PG 8
2
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5V 1A
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MULTIFUNCTION CONTROLLER BLUETOOTH OPERATION
1) Press the 5PLAY/PAUSE once to start playing music or press the PLAY button from
your device touch screen, press again to PAUSE
2) To skip songs or advance, press the NEXT TRACK 4button, press and hold to
FAST FORWARD
3) To select the previous song, press the PREVIOUS TRACK 7button, press and hold
to FAST REWIND
VOLUME CONTROL
1) To raise the VOLUME press UP 3button
2) To lower the VOLUME press DOWN 6button
STREAMING MUSIC
5
2
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5V 1A
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5V 1A
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4
3
YOUR DEVICE
Turn the BLUETOOTH volume level on your device to it’s 100% level
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AUX-IN OPERATION
MC900B can play audio from any device that has a 3.5mm headphone audio jack.
1) Power on the MC900B by pressing and holding down the POWER 2button for
2 seconds
2) Short press the POWER 2button again once, the controller LED lighting will change
to RED, indicating the system is in AUX-IN mode
3) Bluetooth devices will remain paired even in AUX-IN MODE
4) Connect the integrated RCA AUX-IN cable on the amplier to a 3.5mm adaptor
(3.5mm to RCA adaptor is not included)
5) Route the audio wires back to a convenient stowage place, secure your device.
VOLUME CONTROL
1) To raise the VOLUME press UP 3button
2) To lower the VOLUME press DOWN 6button
3) To MUTE / UN-MUTE the VOLUME press PLAY/PAUSE 5button
AUX-INPUT
5
2
6
3
YOUR DEVICE
Turn the HEADPHONE volume level on your device to it’s 100% level
Tips:
EN
Nyne Cruiser
USBCHARGE
5V1A

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INFORMATION TO THE USER
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of this device.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter. The Bluetooth antenna cannot be removed (or replaced) by
user. This equipment complies with FCC/ IC radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This
equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without
maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should
be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from
person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles). Alteration
or modications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the
user’s right to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
□ Relocate or reorient the receiving antenna.
□ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
□ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
□ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION!!
ADJUSTMENT OR ALTERATIONS OF THIS DEVICE MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Unit will not turn on
The fuse is blown Check / replace the fuse
Ignition not engaged Turn ignition to on position
No sound is heard
Blown speaker Replace faulty speaker
Volume is low / muted Press the volume level up
Device is paused or muted
Check your devices playing /
volume status
Cannot pair Bluetooth
The Bluetooth function of the
device is not enabled
Refer to the user manual of the
device for how to enable the
Bluetooth function
The MC900B memory is full
Follow how to clear the memory
on PG 8
The audio quality is poor
after connection with a
Bluetooth enabled device The Bluetooth reception is poor
Move the device closer to the
audio system or remove any
obstacle between the device
and the systems antenna
Unit has become
unresponsive Power glitch or interference
Disconnect power for
10 seconds to reset
BLUETOOTH
• BT: 4.0
• BT Range: 33Ft / 10M (Class 2)
• BT Proles: A2DP
AMPLIFIER
• Channels: 4
• MAX Continuous Output: 500W
(All channels driven)
• PEAK Power Rating:
- 4Ω: 125W /channel
• RMS Total Power Output: 150W
• Class: AB
• Frequency response: 20-25kHz
• 4Ω stable
• Input impedance: 22k Ohm
CHASSIS
• Chassis Dimensions HxDxW :
1.75”x 7.8” x 3.8” / 44.5mm x 198mm x 96.5mm
• Controller Dimensions HxDxW:
0.81”x 3.75” x 1.85” / 20.5mm x 95.2mm x 47mm
• Controller cable length: 20ft / 6m
• Backlight illumination control wire
• Quick connect Molex power harness
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
• Power source: 14.4VDC (10.8V ~ 16V allowable)
• Grounding System: Negative type
• Maximum Current Consumption: 15A
• 3-way protection circuitry (thermal, overload, and
speaker short protection)
• U S B o u t p u t v o l t a g e : 5 V D C @ 1 A
• Unit Weight: 2.08lbs / 0.94kg
• Storage Temperature: 5oF to 113oF / -15oC to 45oC
• Operation Temperature: 14oF to 104oF / -10oC to 40oC
• Replacement Fuse: 15A
(Replace with ATO Fuse Type Only)
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE