Boss Audio Systems 820BRGB-V2 Owner manual

CONTENTS

Precautions..................................................................................................................1

Precautions & Warnings..............................................................................................1

Lithium Battery Cell Warnings.....................................................................................1

Drivers and Connections.............................................................................................1

Other Warnings..........................................................................................................1

Installation................................................................................................................... .2

Installation Opening...................................................................................................2

To Install the Car Radio...............................................................................................2

Electrical Connections...................................................................................................3

Control Panel Button Locations.......................................................................................4

General Operation.........................................................................................................5

Turn Unit On/Off.........................................................................................................5

Adjust Volume (VOL)..................................................................................................5

Adjust Menu Options (SEL).........................................................................................5

Set the Clock (CLK)....................................................................................................5

Change the Source (SRC)...........................................................................................6

Mute on/off................................................................................................................6

Loudness on/off.........................................................................................................6

Preset EQ(Equalizer).................................................................................................6

USB Port...................................................................................................................6

Micro-SD Card Slot.....................................................................................................6

Hands-free Microphone..............................................................................................6

AUX input Connector..................................................................................................6

Reset Sytstem (Reset)................................................................................................6

Radio Operation............................................................................................................7

Switch Between USA area and Europe area Frequency...................................................7

Change Bands (BAND)................................................................................................7

Manual Tuning (

Auto Seek Tuning (

/

/

).............................................................................................7

)........................................................................................7

To Store/Recall Preset Stations (1 - 6)...........................................................................7

Automatic Store Station / Preset Station Scan (AMS).....................................................7

Local/DX....................................................................................................................7

Stereo/Mono...............................................................................................................7

USB/SD Card Operation.................................................................................................8

To Insert a USB / SD Card............................................................................................8

Eject USB/SD Card.....................................................................................................8

Play/Pause.................................................................................................................8

Next/Previous Track....................................................................................................8

Fast Forward/Backward...............................................................................................8

Introduction Scan........................................................................................................8

Repeating the same track...........................................................................................8

Playing All Tracks in Random.......................................................................................8

Track/Folder Navigation..............................................................................................8

Select the track or file for playback in MP3 format...........................................................8

Auxiliary Input operation................................................................................................9

Bluetooth Operation.....................................................................................................10

Pair and Connect.......................................................................................................10

Make a Call...............................................................................................................10

Redial Last Dialed Number.........................................................................................10

Answer a Call / Reject a Call / End a Call......................................................................10

Switch Audio Between Car audio and Moble Phone.......................................................10

Adjust Call Volume....................................................................................................10

Audio Streaming (A2DP)............................................................................................10

Remote Control...........................................................................................................11

Specifications.............................................................................................................12

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PRECAUTIONS

Precautions & Warnings

• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and interfer-ence, do not attempt to repair this unit yourself. Refer all service to a qualified technician.

• Some MP3/WMA files may not be playable.

• Keep the volume at a reasonable level to avoid distracted driving. High volume levels may make it difficult to concentrate on traffic and road conditions while driving.

• If the car has been in direct sunlight for an extended period, you may need to reduce the temperature inside the car before turning on and using the unit.

• If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or changed, the preset memory of the unit will be lost and require reprogramming.

• The unit is designed to be installed in a level,horizontal position.

For optimal performance, avoid installing the unit at an angle.

• Never use excessive force when removing or attaching the faceplate.

Do not tightly grip the display and buttons to avoid damage.

Lithium Battery Cell Warnings

• Cell leakage may cause damage to the remote control.

• Do not throw cells into as this may cause an explosion.

• Keep battery cells out of reach of children.

Drives and connections

Never place any foreign objects into the openings of the car radio (USB jack, card slot, AUX

IN connection). Otherwise you might damage the slots and connections.

Others Warnings

Do not switch on the car radio for long periods of time when the motor is switched off.

This could cause the car battery to discharge and the vehicle can no longer be started.

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INSTALLATION

Installation Opening

This unit can be installed in any dashboard Having an opening as shown the right figure.

If installation angle exceeds 30 horizontal, the unit may not perform properly.

182 mm

103 mm

To Install the Car Radio

1. Make sure the ignition is turned off, and then disconnect the cable from the vehicle battery’s negative (-) terminal. You never want electricity running while you install this double-DIN car receiver.

2. Attach the “L ” brackets (2pcs) on the both sides of the car receiver with screws(M5 x 8BM) as shown as the below figure. The others fixing screws that fix the other terminal of the “L” metal bracket, please buy from your dealer according to the drilling of holes size.

3. Consult with you nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or other modifications of the vehicle.

4.

5.

Install the car receiver in the dashboard.

Connect the wire harness & the antenna to the car receiver (see “Electrical Connections”) being careful not to pinch any wires or cables.

6. Install the detachable faceplate & plastic outer trim ring onto the car receiver.

7. Reconnect the battery and run through all of the options on this car receiver to ensure that

8.

everything is working correctly.

Particulars will vary widely depending upon the kind of your car and the car you intend to install it in.

of your car.

Please choose the correct installation method according to the actual situation

Always contact the car dealer or manufacturer if you have any questions.

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Electrical Connections

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION

+12V DC

NEGATIVE

GROUND

1. Radio antenna socket

2. Front left PRE-AMP output (White)

3. Front right PRE-AMP output (Red)

4. Rear right PRE-AMP output (Red)

5. Rear left PRE-AMP output (White)

6. ISO Socket:

8PIN connector

7. ISO Socket:

4PIN connector

RR+ RF+ LF+ LR+

RR- RF- LF- LR-

+ +

REM IGN

+ -

B GND

- Only use speakers with 4 ohm impedance.

- The maximum current of the Amp Remote trigger is 200mA.

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CONTROLPANELBUTTON LOCATIONS

20 21

18 19

1.

(power)/Volume knob and SEL (select/menu) button

2.

SRC (source) button

3. BAND(band) button , (answer call) button

4. AMS (automatic store / preset station scan, automatic music search) button

5.

(pause/play), Preset station1 button

6. INT (intro) , Preset station

7. RPT (repeat)

2 button

, Preset station 3 button

8. RDM (random) , Preset station 4 button

9. -10(previous 10 tracks) , Preset station 5 button

10. +10(next 10 tracks) , Preset station

11. CLOCK (clock setting) button,

6 button

(end call) button

12.

13.

(tune down, seek down,previous, fast reverse) button

(tune up, seek up, next track, fast forward)button

14. MUTE button

15. EQ (Equalizer)

16.

IR remote sensor

17. LCD Display

18. USB Port & Micro SD card slot

19. AUX IN (auxiliary input) jack

20. Hands-free Microphone

21. Reset button

GENERAL OPERATION

Turn Unit On/Off

‡

Press any button on the front panel or on the remote control to turn on the unit.

‡ Press and hold the power ( ) button on the front panel or briefly press the power ( ) button on the remote control to turn the unit on or off.

Adjust Volume (VOL)

Rotate the

V O L

knob on the front panel or press the control to increase or decrease the volume level.

V O L +

/

V O L -

button on the remote

Adjust Menu Options (SEL)

‡

P r e s s the

SEL

button on the front panel or on the remote control r e p e a t e d l y t o c y c l e t h r o u g h the following adjustable audio functions:BASS,TREBLE,BALANCE,FADER, EQ OFF/ CLASS/

ROCK/POP/ FLAT, LOUD ON/OFF, DX/LOC, STEREO/MONO, CLOCK 12/24, AREA US/EU, AUTO/

BLUE/RED/CYAN/GREEN/ PURPLE / YELLOW/WHITE.

‡ Rotate the

V O L

knob on the front panel or press the control to adjust the selected item.

V O L +

/

V O L -

button on the remote

- BASS/TREBLE:-7,-6 , ~, 1,0,+1,~ , +6,+7

- BALANCE:L7,L6,~ , L1, 0 , R1,~,R6,R 7

- FADER:R7,R6~,R1,0,F1,~,F6,F7

- EQ(Equalizer) Setting: OFF, CLASS, ROCK, POP, FLAT

- Loudness: LOUD ON/OFF

- DX/LOCAL: Enables or disables the local broadcast mode (LOCAL).

- Stereo/Mono: Switches between MONO and STEREO reception mode for radio frequencies.

- CLOCK 12/24: Select between 12 hours and 24 hours display.

Note: If 12 hour display is selected , AM= Morning; PM= Afternoon

- AREA US/EU: This car radio is equipped the USA / Europe frequency.

Rotate the volume knob to switch between USA and Europe frequency.

The system will change the frequency setting in about 3 seconds.

- 7 color-changing illumination in buttons:

This car radio device is equipped 7 color-changing illumination in buttons.

The illumination color can be preset Auto(color automatically change one by one) , Blue, Red,

Cyan, Green, Purple, Yellow, White.

‡ Rotate the

V O L

knob on the front panel or press the control to adjust the selected item.

V O L +

/

V O L -

button on the remote

Set the Clock (CLK)

1. To display clock time, press the

3. Press the

4. Press the

5. Press the

CLK

2. To set clock time, press and hold the button.

CLK

button and the hour will flash.

or

CLK

button on the front panel or on the remote control to adjust the hour.

button and the minutes will flash.

or button on the front panel or on the remote control to adjust the minute.

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GENERAL OPERATION (CONT.)

Change the Source (SRC)

Press the

SRC

button to switch between RADIO, BT(Bluetooth), USB(with USB device inserted), SD(with SD card inserted) and AUX-IN(auxiliary input) modes.

Mute on/off

In power on mode, briefly press the

MUTE

button to toggle mute on or off.

will be also released when the volume knob is used.

The muted state

Loudness on/off

Press the

LOUD

button on the remote control to turn on the loudness to reinforce the output of bass frequencies, press again to turn it off.

Preset EQ (Equalizer)

Press the

EQ

button to toggle between EQ OFF, CLASS, ROCK, POP, FLAT.

USB port

The USB port of this car radio is designed for media playback from flash memory devices and charging for iPhone / andriod mobile phone.

The charging current consumption is 1 ampere.

Micro-SD card slot

This Micro-SD card slot is designed for media playback from Micro-SD card.

Hands-free Microphone

To receive your voice when you calling by using this bluetooth handsfree system.

Aux input connector

The 3.5mm auxiliary input stereo connection is designed for deiveces with 3.5mm line-out or headphone output.

Reset System (Reset)

The

RESET

button is used to reset all parameters to factory default settings.

This function may be used when the LCD does not display normally or sound is distorted, or when any of controls are disabled. To reset your system, use a thin object with a pointed end to depress the

RESET

button.

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RADIO OPERATION

Switch Between USA area and Europe area Frequency

In radio mode, press the

VOL

button to enter the switch state of the US(USA) and EU(europe) frequency, then rotate it to switch between US(USA) and EU(europe) frequency.

The system will change the frequency setting in about 3 seconds.

Change Bands (BAND)

Press the

BAND

button to switch between the FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2 bands.

Each band stores up to six preset stations.

Manual Tuning ( / )

Press and hold the or button on the front panel or on the remote control to enter manual tuning mode. In manual tuning mode, press the or button to move the radio frequency number up or down one step.

Auto Seek Tuning ( / )

In standby mode or while not in manual tuning mode, quickly press the move to the next/previous available station automatically.

or button to

To Store / Recall Preset Stations

The radio can be stored 6 preset stations for each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2) for a total of 30 preset stations.

To memorize a station:

- Turn the radio on and select the desired band and station.

- Select a station by or button .

- Press and hold the desired preset button (numbered 1-6 on the face of the radio) for more than 2 seconds to save the station to that preset number.

- To recall a preset station:

- Select the desired band.

- Briefly press a preset button (numbered 1-6) to recall the corresponding preset station.

Automatic Store station/ Preset station scan (AMS)

Press and hold the

AMS

button for more than 2 seconds to select six strong stations and store them in the current band. The radio will automatically scan the current frequency and enter the six strongest stations into the preset memory positions for that band.

Briefly press the

AMS

button on the front panel or on the remote control to recall each preset station that saved in the memories in each band.

LOCAL/DX

In urban areas, most stations are strong enough and “LOCAL ON” mode should be selected.

Switch to LOCAL OFF mode to search for stations with weaker signals.

Press the

LOC

button on the remote control to choose local or distant reception mode.

STEREO/MONO

FM station is received in stereo mode. However, if the signal is weak or reception is not as good as you would like, switching to MONO mode usually improves the overall sound quality.

Press the

ST

button on the remote control to choose FM STEREO or MONO audio effect.

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USB / SD CARD OPERATION

To insert USB / SD CARD

‡ To play files in a USB device, open the USB port & micro SD card slot cover, then insert a

USB storage device into the USB port. Playback will begin automatically.

‡

To play files in an micro SD card, open the USB port & micro SD card slot cover, then insert an micro SD card into the micro SD slot. Playback will begin automatically.

Eject USB/SD

‡ To eject a USB device, press the

‡ To eject an micro SD card, press the button to stop playback, then remove the USB device.

button to stop playback, and open the USB & micro

SD card slot cover, then remove the micro SD card.

Play/Pause

Press the (play/pause) button to pause or resume playback.

Next/Previous Track

‡ To play the next track, press the

‡ To play the previous track, press the button.

button.

Fast Forward/Backward

‡ To fast forward, press and hold the

‡

To fast backward, press and hold the button.

button.

Introduction Scan

Press the

INT

button to play the first 10 seconds of each track, press again to stop the introduction scan, and play the current track.

Repeating the track

Press the

RPT

button to toggle between RPT ALL (Play all track), RPT FLR (Continuously repeats all tracks in current folder) and RPT ONE (Continuously repeats current track).

Playing all tracks in random

Press the

RDM

button to play all tracks in random order, press again to cancel this function.

Track/Folder Navigation

‡ During USB or SD card mode, press the

Press the

6/+10

5/-10

button to go backward 10 tracks.

button to jump forward 10 tracks.

‡ During USB or SD card mode, press and hold the previous folder. Press and hold the

6/+10

5/-10

button to go back the button to go to the next folder.

You can repeat this function depending on the number and level of folders.

‡

These buttons have no this function if the USB device or SD card has no folders.

Select the track or file for playback in MP3 format

a) Press the

AMS

button to enter track search mode. The “TRK0000” will appear on the display.

b) Turn the volume control to select the ³¿UV t number”. Then pr ess the

the ³¿UV t number” to the left and enter the next number.

button to move c) When the desired track number appears, FRQ¿UP your selection by pressing SEL button.

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AUXILIARY INPUT OPERATION

This car radio is equipped an external auxiliary input jack (3.5mm) on the front panel, it is compatible with audio output from an MP3 music player.

If you have plugged such a player into the AUX IN jack with a audio cable.

Press the

SRC

button to switch to the AUX input mode, then you can listen to music from external devices.

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BLUETOOTH OPERATION

Pair and Connect

Prior to using the Bluetooth device as a handsfree system for a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone for the first time, you must pair and connect the two devices as follows:

1. In any mode, prior to pairing and connecting, the BT logo in the LCD indicating that no device is connected. To begin pairing, enable BT mode on your mobile phone.

2. When the phone finds the car audio system, the “BOSS 820BRGB” name will be displayed.

3. Choose the “BOSS 820BRGB” from the device list to pair and connect with the car audio system. Upon confirming, the BT logo will stop flashing.

4. When pairing is complete, the mobile phone audio will automatically transfer to the car audio system whenever a call is made or received, or when the mobile phone plays music.

Make a Call

• To make a call, dial the call directly from the paired mobile phone.

• To make a call with this bluetooth handsfree system: a) When linking up the Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to this bluetooth handsfree system, press the button to access the dial telephone number mode, then press the “0~9”, * and # button on remote control to input the telephone number, and the entered number will be shown on the LCD display.

b) If a number has been incorrectly inputted, press the c) Press the button to make outgoing call.

DEL

button or button to delete it.

Redial Last Dialed Number

Press and hold the button on the control panel to redial the last dialed phone number.

Answer a Call

• When the mobile phone is called, the incoming telephone number displays on the LCD.

• To receive the call, press the button on the control panel.

Reject a Call

To reject the call, press the button on the control panel.

End a Call

To end an active call, press the button.

Switch Audio Between Car Audio and mobile Phone

During a call, press the

VOL

knob/button to switch the audio source from the car audio system back to your mobile phone.

Adjust Call Volume

• During a call, use

• Use the

MUTE

VOL

knob or

VOL+

button to mute sound.

/

VOL-

button to adjust the call volume level.

Audio Streaming (A2DP)

The unit supports A2DP (advanced audio distribution profile) wireless streaming audio from your Bluetooth mobile device directly to your head unit. You can also control your music from the front panel of the head unit using AVRCP (audio video remote control profile).

1. After pairing, connecting and enabling streaming audio from a compatible mobile device, press the

SRC

button to enter BT mode and display pause in the LCD display.

2. When a mobile device is paired, music played through that device will automatically be heard through the car audio system and display A2DP in the LCD display.

3. Press the or button to play the next or previous on the mobile phone.

4. Press the button to pause or resume music playback.

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REMOTE CONTROL

Remove Insulating Sheet

The remote control comes with an insulating sheet attached to the underside of the remote control, as illustrated on the right. The remote control will not work until the insulating sheet is removed.

Replace Lithium Battery Cell

1. When the lithium cell battery becomes weak, replace it as illustrated on the right.

2. Press and hold the movable block in the direction indicated by arrow 1. At the same time, pull the cell holder out of the remote control in the direction indicated by arrow 2.

3. Replace the old cell with a new one, making sure the

(+) polarity is facing upward.

4. Re-insert the cell holder into the remote control.

- Cell leakage may cause damage to the remote control.

- Do not throw cells into as this may cause an explosion.

- Keep battery cells out of reach of children.

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4

2

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Remote Control Operation

Position the emitting window of the remote control toward the sensor window of the unit.

‡

The operation angle for front panel remote control reception is about 30 degrees.

‡

The distance between the emitting window of the remote control and the sensor window of the unit should remain less 5 meters.

Button Names and Locations

1.

2.

3.

4.

(Power on/off) button

VOL+/VOL-(volume increase/decrease) button

Band button, (answer call) button

PREV: tune down, seek down; Track down, fast reverse

5.

SEL(selection) button

6. NEXT: tune up, seek up; Track up, fast forward

7. Mute button, DEL(Delete) button

8.

9.

CLK(clock setting) button, (end call) button button, preset station 1 button, keypad 1

10.

11.

I

R

N

P

T

T

(

( i n r t e r o ) p e button, preset station a t )

12. RDM (random) , preset station

2 button, preset station b u

3 t t b o u t n t

, o k e n , y k p e a y d p

4 button, keypad 4

2 a d 3

13. -10(previous 10 tracks)

14. +10(next 10 tracks)

, preset station

, preset station

5 button, keypad 5

6 button, keypad 6

15. ST (stereo) button, keypad 7

16.

LOUD(loudness) button, keypad 8

17.

18.

19.

AMS (automatic music search) button, keypad 9

SRC(Source) button, keypad

EQ(Equalizer) button, keypad 0

20 . LOC (local)/DX button, keypad #

1

4

7

18

19

9

10

12

13

15

Note: When using the remote control for the first time, you must pull out the portective plastic tab from the battery compartment found on the back of the remote control.

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5

6

2

8

11

14

16

17

20

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SPECIFICATIONS

General

Chassis Dimensions.............................................................178(W) x 125(D) x 100(H) mm

Power Supply Requirement ..................................................................................DC 12V

Current Consumption ......................................................................................15A (max.)

Maximum Power Output ..................................................................................60W x 4CH

Radio

FM

USA/ Europe Frequency Range..........................................87.5 - 107.9 MHz (200KHz/Step)

87.5 - 108.0 MHz(50KHz/Step)

Usable Sensitivity .................................................................................................30 dBu

I.F. Frequency ...................................................................................................10.7 MHz

AM

USA/ Europe Frequency Range...............................................530 - 1710KHz (10KHz/Step)

522 - 1620 KHz (9KHz/Step)

Usable Sensitivity .................................................................................................20 dBu

I.F. Frequency .....................................................................................................450 KHz

USB/Card

Usable Audio Formats .....................................................................................MP3/WMA

USB Port Type............................................................................................................2.0

USB Charging........................................................................................................5V/1A

Card Type........................................................................................................MicroSD™

Pre-amp Output ........................................................................................Front and Rear

Frequency Response .................................................................................20 Hz - 20 KHz

S/N Ratio ................................................................................................................60dB

BT

BT Profile supports .............................................................................A2DP, AVRCP, HFP

Range of frequency ................................................................................2.4GHz spectrum

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If you suspect something is wrong, immediately switch power off. Do not use the unit in abnormal condition, for example without sound, or with smoke or foul smell, can cause fire or electric shock.

Immediately stop using it and call the store where you purchased it. Never try to repair the unit by yourself because it is dangerous to do so.

General

1) Car's engine switch is not on.

Turn you car's key to ACC or ON.

2) Cable is not correctly connected.

Check the connection.

3) Fuse is burnt.

Replace fuse.

4) Volume is in mute or minimum.

Check volume or mute on/off, adjust volume to a desired level.

5) Sound skips.

The installation angle is more than 30°. Adjust the installation angle less than 30°.

6) The operation keys do not work.

The built-in micro- computer is not operating properly due to noise. Press the RESET button to restore the program to zero.

Radio

1) Much noise in broadcasts.

Station or signal is too weak. Select other stations of stronger signal level.

2) The antenna cable is not connected.

Insert the antenna cable firmly into the antenna socket of this car radio.

3) Preset station is reset.

Battery cable is not correctly connected. Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always live.

USB/SD

USB or SD card is connecting but no sound

a) USB or SD card connection is not good. Take it out and insert again.

b) USB or SD card is damaged or no music file inside. Change to another USB or SD card, or record music inside it.

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