Boss Audio Systems 4600 User Manual

Mp3-compatible in-dash cd receiver with rds function

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  • Page 2 1. BUTTONS LOCATION AND FUNCTIONING PANEL LOCAL/DX POWER BUTTON RELEASE BUTTON (LOC) BUTTON ENCODER AUDIO MUTE VOLUME BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON MP3 ENTER BUTTON MENU BUTTON BUTTON DISPLAY SUB-WOOFER BUTTON BUTTON AUTOMATICALLY IX-BASS SOURCE STORE / PRESET BUTTON BUTTON/ SCAN BUTTON SUB-WOOFER LEVEL CONTROL BUTTON...
  • Page 3: Handling Compact Discs

    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.
  • Page 4: Installation

    3. INSTALLATION Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily and make sure it is all 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.
  • Page 5: Din Rear-Mount (Method B)

    Removing the unit 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.
  • Page 6: Detachable Control Panel (D.c.p .)

    4. DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL (D.C.P .) Removing The Detachable Control Panel (D.C.P .). PANEL RELEASE BUTTON Attaching the DCP 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.
  • Page 7: Wiring Diagram

    5. WIRING DIAGRAM FUSE 20-PIN AUDIO/POWER HARNESS (See Figure 1) R-CH L-CH AUX IN Figure 2 ISO CONNECTOR 4PIN+8PIN FEMALE WITH MALE TERMINAL ISO CONNECTOR WIRING CHART WIRE COLOR FUNCTION/LABEL YELLOW BATTERY(+) BLUE POWER ANTENNA IGNITION(ACC) BLACK GROUND VIOLET RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) VIOLET/BLACK RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (-) GREY...
  • Page 8 6. PANEL OPEN/CLOSE OPERATION This unit is equipped with the most advanced full logic motorized slide down system. You can enjoy this advance technology with just a single press of the “OPEN” button Please read the following instructions carefully before operating the unit. OPEN / CLOSE THE PANEL: Press the Open button to open a closed panel, or to close an opened panel.
  • Page 9: Basic Operations

    7. BASIC OPERATIONS 1) PANEL RELEASE BUTTON Press this button to remove the control panel. 12)POWER ON/OFF BUTTON Press POWER button or any other button on the front of the radio (except Open/Eject)to turn the unit on. Press POWER button again to turn the unit off. 16)SOURCE BUTTON (SOURCE) Press SOURCE button to select a different source of operation as indicated on the display panel.
  • Page 10 Balance Press the volume control five times, then rotate it clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the balance between the right and left speakers from R12 (full right) to L12 (full left). “C00” Represents a center balance level between the right and left speakers. Fader Press the volume control six times, then rotate it clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the fader between the front and rear speakers from R12 (full rear) to F12 (full front).
  • Page 11 6. MENU FUNCTION LIST (MENU) Press DISPLAY/ MENU for more than 3 seconds to access the menu. "Menu" will appear in the display momentarily. Navigate the menu by pressing DISPLAY/ MENU momentarily to move forward to the next option. The menu can also be navigated by using the Tuning Up or Tuning Down Button to move to the next or previous option.
  • Page 12: Greeting Note

    Personal Text Message Press the MENU button you will see the “PTM” on the display ,this will allow the user to input desired . greeting note on the display. The “INPUT MESSAGE” will be displayed by default. User is allowed to input max. 20 letters or symbols for the “PTM” to be displayed on the LCD. When “PTM”...
  • Page 13: Tuner Operation

    8. TUNER OPERATION 13) BAND BUTTON (BAND/MP3 SEARCH) Press BAND to change between BAND FM1, FM2 or FM3. Each band stores up to 6 preset stations. 14) TUNING UP/DOWN BUTTON ( Manual Tuning Press the Up Tuning or Down Tuning button for more than 3 seconds to move the radio frequency number up or down one step.
  • Page 14: Cd Player Operation

    9. CD PLAYER OPERATION INSERT AND EJECT CD Insert a CD label-side up with the unit turned on, and the disc will begin to play. Press the Eject button to stop CD play and eject the CD. The unit does not have to be turned on to eject the CD.
  • Page 15: Rds Operation

    10. RDS OPERATION RDS functions The unit is equipped with the following RDS function: - AF Alternative Frequencies - CT Clock Time - EON Enchanced other Network - PI Program identifications - PS Program service name - PTY Program Type - REG Regional Change - TA Traffic Announcement - TP Traffic program...
  • Page 16 4. RDS MENU To access the RDS-MENU press the SELECT button can be selected - Auto Seek All / RDS - TA Seek On / Off - TA Volume 0-40 (default 18) - Regional On / Off Steps to access Menu items : 1) To access the RDS MENU press the SELECT button 2) “RDS-MENU”...
  • Page 17: Mp3/Wma Operation

    11. MP3/WMA OPERATION MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) music files are digital audio files that are compressed to allow more files on a single CD. This unit can play MP3/WMA directly from files contained on a CD-R/RW using the buttons on the receiver (or optional remote).Depending on the media type and recording method, some CD-R/RW's may be incompatible with this unit.
  • Page 18 Writing Files into a Medium When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the unit checks all data. If the medium contains many folders or non-MP3/WMA files, MP3/WMA play will be delayed, it may take time for the unit to move to the next file, and searches may not be performed smoothly.
  • Page 19 FILE/FOLDER PLAY There are three different play methods as following: File/Folder Intro play: Press M2 button more than 3 seconds during playing MP3/WMA disc for “intro play” all files of the current folder. Intro play should restart from the first song of the current folder, after all files in the current files have been intro-played.
  • Page 20 MP3/WMA FILE OR FOLDER SEARCHING (encoder volume) The unit allows end user to have three different method for the file / folder searching. 1)Direct file number searching. “014 MP3 file” Press MP3 search button (Band button) once LCD will display “number search”, Press “Audio Select” key or rotate the “Encoder Volume knob” to enter the “Number search”.
  • Page 21 ID3 INFORMATION DISPLAY If any MP3/WMA file recording with ID3 Tag information, the ID3 information such like Album title, Track title, Artist Title will be displayed and it will automatically scroll through the LCD while the file is playing. User can also press the AS/PS button repeatedly to view the ID3 tag information manually. NOTE OF ID3 ICONS ON DISPLAY ICON DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 22: Remote Control

    12.REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONS: Radio Mode 1. Power Power On/Off 2. Volume Up/Down Adjust Vol,Bas, Tre,Fad,Bal 3. Mute Mute Select Vol, Bas, 4. Audio/Enter Tre, Fad, Bal 5. Track Up/Down Tuning/Seek Up/Down 6. Sub-woofer(SUB)/ Sub-woofer & AF Function 7. EQ / TA Preset EQ / TA Function 8.
  • Page 23: Specifications

    13.SPECIFICATIONS CD PLAYER System Usable disc Sampling frequency No of quantization bits Frequency Number of channels S/N Ratio RADIO SECTION Frequency Range Intermediate Frequency Usable Sensitivity Stereo Separation S/N Ratio GENERAL Power Supply Polarity Speaker impedance Power Output REMARK : Specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    14.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 The car ignition is not on. No power The fuse is blown. Presence of CD disc inside Disc cannot be the player.

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