User manual BOSS 614C

1. BUTTONS LOCATION AND FUNCTIONING MP3 MENU BUTTON 1 8 11 AUTOMATICALLY STORE / PRESET SCAN BUTTON 3 CD EJECT BUTTON PANEL MONO/ RELEASE STEREO BUTTON BUTTON VOLUME KNOB AUDIO BUTTON MUTE BUTTON PRESET MEMORY BUTTONS (M1~M6) SCAN BUTTON 10 4 2 7 9 12 POWER BUTTON 6 LOCAL/ DISTANT BUTTON 15 REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER 17 PRESET EQUALIZER BUTTON BAND/ LOUDNESS BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON SOURCE TUNING UP / DOWN TRACK UP / DOWN BUTTON / BUTTONS SUB-WOOFER FOLDER DOWN /UP BUTTONS 13 MP3 ENTER BUTTON 5 ID3 TAG INFORMATION BUTTON 16 14 18 E-1 2. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS MOISTURE CONDENSATION 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. NOTES ON CDs 1. 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). NOTES ON DISCS 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). There are paste residue. Ink is sticky (P .5). ******* **** ******* ******* ******* P1 . .2). 2. Do not stick paper or tape on the disc (P P5 . Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are beginning to peel off. Stickers that are beginning to peel away, leaving a sticky residue (P .6). P6 . P2 . ************** ******* ******* ******* 3. 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 your CDs with labels or stickers attached. Labels are attached (P .7). ******* ******* ******* ******* ******* P7 . 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). P3 . 4. Before playing, clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out (P .4). P8 . Be sure to use CDs with disc mark RECORDABLE REWRITABLE P4 . 5. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs. Only for this unit. 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. E-2 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. 30° 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 1 182 2 53 3 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 1 7 4 2 6 5 3 Dashboard Nut (5mm) Spring washer Screw (5x15mm) Screw 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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. E-3 Removing the unit a b c 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. 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. 2 4 3 2 5 5 E-4 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 Attaching the DCP 2 A B 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. 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. Socket 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 . E-5 5. WIRING DIAGRAM (20 PIN HARNESS PLUG) ANTENNAJACK ANTENNAPEXT ENDERP CABLE FUSE 20-PIN AUDIO/POWER HARNESS (See Figure 1) AUX IN WHITE L-CH YELLOW SUB WOOFER BLUE RCA-TO-RCA CABLES (not supplied) SUB-WOOFER R-CH WHITE RED REAR LINE OUT GREY WHITE RED R-CH RCA-TO-RCA CABLES (not supplied) L-CH FRONT LINE OUT BLACK WHITE RED R-CH L-CH AMP BLUE Power Antenna Connect to power antenna or amplifier, If not used,Tape bare end of wire. BLACK Ground Connect to ground terminal or Clean unpainted metal part of chassis Memory/Battery YELLOW Connect to battery or 12 volt power source that is always live. The radio will not work if this wire is not connected RED Accessory/Ignition Connect to existing radio wire or radio fuse. 20-PIN AUDIO/POWER HARNESS LEFT FRONT WHITE-BLACK LFWHITE LF+ RIGHT FRONT GREY-BLACK RF1 GREY RF+ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LEFT REAR GREEN-BLACK LR GREEN LR+ RIGHT REAR VIOLET-BLACK RRVIOLET RR+ 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Figure 1 Pin View PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 WIRE COLOR GREY/BLACK GREY VIOLET VIOLET/BLACK GREEN GREEN/BLACK RED BLACK RED FUNCTION/LABEL RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-) RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-) IGNITION(ACC) REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON RIGHT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT PIN 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 WIRE COLOR WHITE WHITE/BLACK BLUE YELLOW BLACK WHITE RED BLACK WHITE FUNCTION/LABEL LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+) LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-) POWER ANTENNA BATTERY(+) CHASSIS GROUND LEFT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT RIGHT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON LEFT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT E-6 6. BASIC OPERATIONS 1) PANEL RELEASE BUTTON (REL) Press this button to remove the control panel. 12) POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press this button to turn on or off the power. 5) DISPLAY BUTTON (DISP) Press this button briefly, the LCD will display the clock for about 2 seconds, then return to previous display mode. Clock Adjustment Under clock display mode, press DISP button until the LCD flashes, press Tuning Up Button to adjust hour and Tuning Down Button to adjust minute. 16) SOURCE BUTTON (SOURCE) Press this button to select Radio and CD modes. The available selections depends on version: Radio CD Player Radio > CD > AUX in Sub-woofer On/Off Press SOURCE button for more than 3 seconds to activate or turn off the Sub-woofer output. Aux Input Connect the external signal to the auxiliary line in jack located at the rear of the unit , then press Source button to select Aux mode. Press Source Button again to cancel Aux Mode and return to previous mode. RESET BUTTON The RESET button is located on the main unit (as shown on the diagram). To press it vertically with a ballpoint pen or metal object will activate it. The reset button is to be activated for the following reasons: Initial installation of the unit when all wiring is completed. All the function buttons do not operate. Error symbol on the display. Note: If the unit cannot function normally after reseting, please use a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean the socket on the back of the control panel. E-7 7. AUDIO OPERATIONS 10) VOLUME KNOB Turn this knob to adjust desired volume level. 4) AUDIO BUTTON Press this button to select desired audio function. ORDER OF FUNCTION: VOLUME(VOL) -> BASS(BAS) -> TREBLE(TRE) ->BALANCE(BAL) ->FADER(FAD) While the selected function is displayed, turn Volume Knob to adjust the level within 5 seconds, otherwise the unit will return to volume adjustment mode. 2) MUTE BUTTON (MUTE) Press this button to mute the sound. Press it again to resume listening. 17) PRESET EQUALIZER BUTTON (EQ) Press this button to toggle the following EQ settings: FLAT->CLASSICS->POP M->ROCK M->DSP OFF At DSP OFF mode, EQ will be controlled by Bass/Treble setting. 13) BAND/LOUDNESS BUTTON (BAND/LOUD) Press the Band/Loudness Button for couple of seconds to switch the loudness on or off. When Loudness is on, display will show 'Loud On' for a few seconds. E-8 8. RADIO OPERATIONS 11) AUTO MEMORY STORE/PRESET SCAN BUTTON (AS/PS) 1.PRESET SCAN: Press AS/PS button briefly to enter Preset Scan mode, it will scan all the preset stations in the memories, you can hear that it will stay on each station for about 5 seconds. 2.AUTO MEMORY STORE: Press AS/PS button for couple of seconds to enter Auto Store mode, this feature will automatically scan the current band and enter up to 6 strongest stations into the 6 preset memories. To stop Auto Store & Scan, press the AS/PS button again. 7) STATION PRESET BUTTONS (M1-M6) 1.Press these buttons briefly to recall the stored stations in the selected band. 2.Presetting stations manually, Press the BAND button to select the band for the stations to be preset. Use Tuning Up/Down to tune in the stations to be preset. Press the Preset button at which you want to store the station for at least 2 second. The preset number will appear on the display accompanied by a beep, this indicates that the station has been stored into memory. 13) BAND/LOUDNESS BUTTON (BAND/LOUD) This a dual function button. Press this button shortly to change between BAND FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM/MW bands. Press this button for couple of seconds to turn Loudness function on or off. 14) TUNING / SEEK UP AND TUNING / SEEK DOWN BUTTONS 1.Press these buttons briefly, and the unit will operate in AUTO SEARCH tuning mode, the radio will tune up or down to the next station and remain on that station. 2.Press these buttons for more than 2 seconds, operate as MANUAL SEARCH buttons, under this mode the tuning frequency will advance up or down rapidly when the button is pressed. If the buttons are not pressed within 3 seconds, they will return to auto search mode. 8) MONO STEREO BUTTON (MO/ST) When you receive a station,"ST" on the display will be on. Press this button to enter Mono mode. 9) SCAN BUTTON(SCAN) Press this button, the radio will tune up to search stations, the available stations will blink and stay on the display for a few seconds. 6) LOCAL/DISTANT BUTTON (LOC) During station tuning, this button allows you prior to access strong local station only (Local mode), or to access a wider range of using distant mode (DX). When powered on, DX mode will be defaulted automatically; Press LOC button briefly to select Local mode and "LOCAL symbol " on the LCD will light up for a few seconds. E-9 9.CD OPERATIONS M1) PAUSE BUTTON (PAUSE) Press this button to pause CD play, press again to release pause. M2) SCAN BUTTON (SCAN) Press this button, the first 10 seconds of each track will be played sequentially until this button is pressed again, then normal play will resume at the current track. M3) REPEAT BUTTON (REPEAT) Press this button, the current track will be played repeatedly until this button is pressed again. M4) SHUFFLE BUTTON (SHUFFLE) Press this button to play all tracks on CD in random. Press again to deactivate it. 14) TRACK UP AND TRACK DOWN BUTTON Press the Track Up Button to skip to the next track or previous track. Press the Track Down button during play will return to the beginning of the current track, press it one more time to skip to previous skip. Press and hold Track Up/Down Button to fast forward or fast reverse. CD player starts playing when you release the button. EJECT BUTTON Press this button to eject the CD from the unit. The receiver will switch to radio mode automatically. EJECT BUTTON E - 10 10.MP3 OPERATIONS (ENCODER VERSION) Notes : - An MP3 directory is shown in this manual as "Directory", and an MP3 file is shown as "Track". - Maximum length of file name : 28 characters. - Maximum length of directory : 16 characters. - Maximum number of tracks per disc : 254. - Maximum number of directories per disc : 128. - Sampling Frequencies support : 32KHz, 44 KHz, 48KHz. - Bit Rates support : 64 - 320KHz including VBR. - Supports Multi-Session recording. - Supports CD, CDR and CDRW. - Disc written by Packet Write (UDF) is not supported. LOADING DISC Insert the CD as usual, if it is an MP3 CD, the display will show "MP3 T01" then the message "READING" will appear, when disc scanning completed, the first track on the first directory will play. NOTE: 1) MP3 ICON turns on when a MP3 disc is playing. 2) MP3 ICON is blinking when under directory/Files search mode. 3) DIR ICON turns on when the playing file is a directory. NAVIGATING THROUGH DIRECTORIES AND TRACKS NOTE: MP3 Directory / Track selection can be done by Volume Knob or T une Up / Down Buttons Both operations will be described. Please skip this description if your model is not equipped with this feature. THERE ARE FOUR WAYS TO SELECT YOUR FAVORITE TRACK / DIRECTORY A) SEARCHING TRACK DIRECTLY Under MP3 play mode, press MP3 MENU BUTTON once, the display shows "MP3 T*", enter the desired track number directly, then press MP3 ENTER BUTTON to confirm. The distribution of the number are listed as follow: Number Button 1 M1 2 M2 3 M3 4 M4 5 M5 6 M6 7 SUB SOURCE 8 9 0 ID3 DISPLAY TUNE DN TUNE UP SEARCH TRACK NUMBER BY USING ENCODER VOLUME KNOB Rotate the VOLUME KNOB to scroll through the numbers, then press MP3 ENTER BUTTON to confirm. B) SEACRCHING BY DIRECTORY OR TRACK NAME (1) SEARCH DIRECTORY / TRACK NAME BY USING TUNE UP / DOWN BUTTON Under MP3 Play Mode, press MP3 MENU BUTTON twice, the display shows " * " , enter the character directly. The unit searches files and directories which have the same character which is inputted by the user. The unit shows these sorted files and directories by TUNE UP / DOWN Button (TUNE DOWN First). If the selected name is directory, the user can go into the selected directory by press MP3 ENTER BUTTON and continue to search the directory or file name in the directory by TUNE UP / DOWN Button (TUNE DOWN First). The selected file can be played by pressing MP3 Enter Button The distribution of alphabetical characters are listed as follow : Button Character M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 SUB SOURCE TUNE DN TUNE UP ID3 DISPLAY SEL VOL UP/DN A,B,C D,E,F G,H,I J,K,L M,N,O P ,Q,R S,T,U V,W,X Y,Z, Space _,-,+ Move Cursor Next/Previous Character E - 11 (2) SEARCH DIRECTORY / TRACK NAME BY USING VOLUME KNOB Under MP3 Play Mode, press MP3 MENU BUTTON twice, the display shows " * ". Rotate the VOLUME KNOB for selecting the character. In this Encoder Search mode, SELECT button use as move cursor. Press BAND/LOUDNESS button use as MP3 CONFIRM BUTTON. The unit searches files and directories which have the same character which is inputted by the user. The unit shows these sorted files and directories by VOLUME KNOB (ROTATE ANTI-CLOCKWISE First). If the selected name is directory, the user can go into the selected directory by press MP3 CONFIRM BUTTON and continue to search the directory or file name in the directory by VOLUME KNOB (ROTATE ANTI-CLOCKWISE First ) The selected file can be played by pressing MP3 ONFIRM BUTTON. (C) SEARCHING FROM DIRECTORY (1) SEARCH DIRECTORY BY USING TUNE UP / DOWN BUTTON. Under MP3 play mode, press MP3 MENU BUTTON three times, Then the first Directory name is shown. Press TUNE UP/DOWN (TUNE DOWN FIRST ) to navigate through the directory list, press MP3 ENTER BUTTON to select the desired directory. The display will show " \\ ". To select the tracks under the selected directory, by pressing TUNE UP/DOWN Buttons (TUNE DOWN FIRST) then press MP3 ENTER BUTTON to confirm when desired track is found. (2) SEARCH DIRECTORY BY USING VOLUME KNOB Under MP3 play mode, press MP3 MENU BUTTON three times, Then the first Directory name is shown. RotateVOLUME KNOB counter-clockwise first to navigate through the directory list, press MP3 ENTER BUTTON to select the desired directory. The display will show " \\ ". To select the tracks under the selected directory, by Rotating VOLUME KNOB counter-clockwise first, then press MP3 ENTER BUTTON to confirm when desired track is found. (D) NAVIGATING THROUGH DIRECTORY BY USING M5/M6 BUTTON Press directory up (M6) or directory down (M5) buttons to skip the current directory forward or backward by one position. In a multi-level directories disc, the movement will take place at the current level until the last directory is reached. At this point press directory down (M5) again , it will move to the next level of directory. ID3 TAG Press DISPLAY button repeatedly to Display ID3 TAG information. If the MP3 file is available with ID3 TAG, pressing the display button repeatedly will show information in the following sequence: SONG TITLE > ARTIST> ALBUM TITLE > YEAR> COMMENTS If any of the ID3-TAG information is not available, pressing the DISPLAY button repeatedly will show information in the following sequence: UNKNOWN SONGNAME> UNKNOWN ARTIST> NO ALBUM TITLE > UNKNOWN YEAR > NO COMMENTS If the MP3 file is without ID3 TAG, pressing the DISPLAY button, & "NO ID3 TAG" will be displayed. The file name & track number of the MP3 file will scroll repeatedly through the display during the playing of the MP3 file. E - 12 11.REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 OPERATIONS: Key 1. Power ( ) 2. Volume Up/Down 3. ID3/DISP Radio Mode Power On/Off CD Player Mode Power On/Off MP3 Mode Power On/Off Adjust Vol,Bas, Tre,Fad,Bal Display Clock Adjust Vol,Bas, Tre,Fad,Bal Display Clock Adjust Vol,Bas, Tre,Fad,Bal ID3 tag information Display Clock, Numeric key 0* 4.Stereo/Mono Stereo/FM Mono Tuning/Seek Up/Down Local/Distant Station Scan Mute Select Vol, Bas, Tre, Fad, Bal No Function Track Up/Down No Function No Function Mute Select Vol, Bas, Tre, Fad, Bal No Function Track Up/Down/ Numeric key 8*9* No Function No Function Mute Select Vol, Bas, Tre, Fad, Bal, 5. Tuning Up/Down 6. LOC 7. Scan 8. Mute 9. Audio 10. Sub-woofer(SUB)/ Source 11. Band/Loud/ Enter Sub-woofer/ Change to CD/MP3 or AUX IN Band/Loudness Auto Store/Preset Scan Preset EQ Preset station 1 Preset station 2 Preset station 3 Preset station 4 Preset station 5 Preset station 6 Sub-woofer/ Change to Radio or AUX IN Sub-woofer/ Change to Radio or AUX IN/ Numeric key 7* Loudness No function Preset EQ Pause CD scan Repeat Shuffle No Function No Function Loudness/ MP3 Enter Menu function Preset EQ 12. AS/PS/Menu 13. EQ 14. Numeric Key(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Pause CD scan Repeat Shuffle Folder Down Folder Up E - 13 12.SPECIFICATIONS CD PLAYER System Usable disc Sampling frequency No of quantization bits Frequency Number of channels S/N Ratio Compact disc audio system Compact disc 44.1KHz 1bit 5-20,000Hz 2 stereo 70dB RADIO SECTION FM Frequency Range Intermediate Frequency Usable Sensitivity Stereo Separation S/N Ratio 87.5-107.9MHz 10.7 MHz Better than 15dB at S/N 30 dB 25 dB at 1KHz 50 dB AM/MW Frequency Range Intermediate Frequency Usable Sensitivity S/N Ratio 530-1710KHz 450KHz Better than 45dB 40 dB GENERAL Power Supply Polarity Speaker impedance Power Output DC 11 -14V Negative Ground 4 ohms 4x 50 Watts REMARK : Specifications subject to change without notice. E - 14 13.TROUBLE SHOOTING Before going through the check list, check wiring connection. If any of the problems persist after check list has been made, consult your nearest service dealer. Symptom No power Cause The car ignition is not on. Solution If the power supply is properly connected to the car accessory terminal, switch the ignition key to "ACC" Replace the fuse. Remove the disc in the player, then put a new one. Insert the compact disc with the label facing upward. Clean the disc or try to play a new one. Cool off or until the ambient temperature returns to normal. Leave the player off for an hour or so, then try again. Adjust volume to a desired level. Check wiring connection. Press the RESET button. Front panel is not properly fixed into its place Adjust the installation angle to less than 30 degrees. The fuse is blown. Disc cannot be loaded or ejected Presence of CD disc inside the player. Inserting the disc in reverse direction. Compact disc is extremely dirty or defective disc. Temperature inside the car is too high. Condensation. No sound Volume is in minimum. Wiring is not properly connected. The operation keys do not work The built-in microcomputer is not operating properly due to noise. The installation angle is more than 30 degrees. Sound skips. The disc is extremely dirty or a Clean the compact disc or try to play a defective disc. new one. The radio does not work. The radio station automatic selection does not work. ERROR 1 The antenna cable is not connected. The signals are too weak. Insert the antenna cable firmly. Select a station manually. Press the reset button if the error code does not disappear, consult your nearest service dealer. Press the reset button if the error code does not disappear, consult your nearest service dealer. Mechanism Error ERROR 2 Servo Error If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note that Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) E - 15