Boss Audio Systems MP3-3160R User manual

Size: 139 x 216mm

E - 1

1. BUTTONS LOCATION AND FUNCTIONING

PANEL

RELEASE

BUTTON

MUTE

BUTTON

VARIABLE COLOR

DISPLAY

BUTTON(COLOR)

PANEL

OPEN

BUTTON

AUDIO

BUTTON

DISPLAY

BUTTON

PRESET MEMORY BUTTONS (M1~M6)

PRESET

EQUALIZER

BUTTON

POWER

BUTTON

MONO/

STEREO

BUTTON

SCAN

BUTTON

ENCODER

VOLUME

BUTTON

BAND/LOUDNESS

BUTTON

TUNING UP / DOWN

TRACK UP / DOWN

BUTTONS

REMOTE

CONTROL

RECEIVER

SOURCE

BUTTON /

SUB-WOOFER

ID3 TAG

INFORMATION

BUTTON

MP3 MENU

BUTTON

FOLDER DOWN

/UP BUTTONS

AUTOMATICALLY

STORE / PRESET

SCAN BUTTON

MP3 ENTER

BUTTON

2. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

NOTES ON CDs

P. 2

P. 3

P. 4

P. 1 P. 5

P. 6

P. 7

NOTES ON DISCS

There are paste residue.

Ink is sticky (P.5).

Stickers that are beginning

to peel away, leaving a

sticky residue (P.6).

Labels are attached (P.7).

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.

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).

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).

Do not stick paper or tape on the disc (P.2).

Before playing, clean the discs with an

optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from

the centre out (P.4).

Do not use solvents such as benzine,

thinner,commercially available cleaners, or

antistatic spray intended for analog discs.

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 rental CDs with old labels that are

beginning to peel off.

Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers

attached.

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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).

Be sure to use CDs with disc mark

Only for this unit.

RECORDABLE

REWRITABLE

P. 8

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.

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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.

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. 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

30°

61. Dashboard

2. Nut (5mm)

3. Spring washer

5. Screw

6. 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

4. Screw (5x15mm)

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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.

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.

Removing the unit

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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

CAUTION

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.

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

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E - 6

FUNCTION/LABEL

RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+)

RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-)

LEFT REAR SPEAKER (-)

LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+)

RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+)

RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (-)

RIGHT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT

REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON

1 GREY/BLACK

4 VIOLET/BLACK

7 GREEN/BLACK

6 GREEN

9 BLACK

3 VIOLET

8 RED

10 RED

2 GREY

IGNITION(ACC)

WIRE COLOR FUNCTION/LABEL

LEFT REAR PRE-AMP LINE OUT

FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT COMMON

RIGHT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT

LEFT FRONT PRE-AMP LINE OUT

CHASSIS GROUND

POWER ANTENNA

LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (-)

LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+)

BATTERY(+)

RED

WHITE/BLACK

BLACK

YELLOW

WHITE

BLUE

BLACK

WHITE

WIRE COLOR

Power Antenna Connect to power antenna or amplifier, If

not used,Tape bare end of wire.

Memory/Battery

Connect to battery or 12 volt power source that is always live.

The radio will not work if this wire is not connected

Accessory/Ignition Connect to existing radio wire or radio fuse.

Ground Connect to ground terminal or

Clean unpainted metal part of chassis

AMP

RED

BLUE

BLACK

YELLOW

GREY RF+

GREY-BLACK RF-

VIOLET RR+

VIOLET-BLACK RR-

GREEN-BLACK LR

WHITE-BLACK LF-

GREEN LR+

WHITE LF+

LEFT REAR

LEFT FRONT

RIGHT REAR

RIGHT FRONT

20-PIN AUDIO/POWER HARNESS

Pin View

653 41 2

141311 12 15 16

7 98 10

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Figure 1

HARNESS

AUDIO/POWER

20-PIN

(See Figure 1)

L-CH

GREY

BLACK

FRONT LINE OUT

RED

WHITE

RED

REAR LINE OUT WHITE

L-CH

R-CH

R-CH L-CH

R-CH

ANTENNA

JACK

RCA-TO-RCA CABLES

(not supplied)

RCA-TO-RCA CABLES

(not supplied)

FUSE

SUB WOOFER

BLUE

AUX IN

WHITE

RED

YELLOW

WHITE

SUB-WOOFER

5. WIRING DIAGRAM (20 PIN HARNESS PLUG)

6.PANEL OPEN/CLOSE OPERATION

After the CD is loaded or unloaded, push

the panel at position A and the panel will

return to its original position.

in correct position

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16) SOURCE BUTTON (SOURCE)

Press this button to select Radio and CDP modes.

The available selections depends on version:

Radio CD Player

Radio > CDP > AUX in

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.

RESET BUTTON

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.

RESET

Sub-woofer On/Off

Press SOURCE button for more than 3 seconds to activate or turn off the Sub-woofer output.

Press this button to remove the control panel.

7. BASIC OPERATIONS

1) PANEL RELEASE BUTTON (REL)

12)POWER ON/OFF BUTTON

6) DISPLAY BUTTON (DISP)

Press this button to turn on or off the power.

3) VARIABLE COLOR DISPLAY BUTTON (COLOR)

This unit is equipped with variable color display: The display color can keep changing

automatically. Press this button briefly, the display will stop at the color it shows. Press this button

shortly again, it will switch to changing color on display.

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.

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.

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8. AUDIO OPERATIONS

5) AUDIO BUTTON

Press this button to select desired audio function.

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:

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.

ORDER OF FUNCTION:

VOLUME(VOL) -> BASS(BAS) -> TREBLE(TRE) ->BALANCE(BAL) ->FADER(FAD)

FLAT->CLASSICS->POP M->ROCK M->DSP OFF

10) ENCODER VOLUME BUTTON

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Turn this knob to adjust desired volume level.

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