Boss Audio Systems Car Stereo System 642CA User Manual

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642CA  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Mobile Audio System  
y PLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio  
y CD/MP3/WMA Player  
y Automatic Memory Storing  
y Full Detachable Panel  
y Preset Equalization  
y Electronic Shockproof (ESP) Function  
y Auxiliary Input Function  
y Remote Control  
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CONTENTS  
Installation...........................................3  
Take out screw before installation.........3  
DIN Front-Mount (Method A).................3  
Installing the unit ...............................3  
Removing the unit .............................4  
DIN Rear-Mount (Method B).................5  
Using the detachable front panel ......6  
Wiring Connection..............................7  
Operation.............................................8  
Location of keys....................................8  
Repeating tracks ...............................11  
Playing tracks in random...................11  
Ejecting a disc ...................................11  
Special function for MP3/WMA disc...11  
Disc notes.............................................12  
Remote control....................................13  
Specification........................................14  
Trouble shooting.................................15  
Basic operation.....................................9  
Switching on/off the unit........................9  
Faceplate release .................................9  
Sound adjustment.................................9  
System setting ......................................9  
Loudness ..............................................9  
Set the clock .........................................9  
Display information ...............................9  
Equalization ..........................................9  
Liquid crystal display.............................9  
Remote sensor .....................................9  
ESP function.........................................9  
Auxiliary input .......................................9  
Reset function.......................................9  
Radio operation ....................................10  
Switching to radio mode....................10  
Selecting the frequency band............10  
Selecting station................................10  
Automatic memory storing&  
program scanning .............................10  
Station storing ...................................10  
Mono/Stereo......................................10  
CD/MP3/WMA operation.......................10  
Switching to CD mode.......................10  
Selecting tracks.................................10  
Pausing playing.................................10  
Previewing tracks..............................11  
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INSTALLATION  
Notes:  
TAKE OUT SCREW BEFORE INSTALLATION  
Before install the unit, please remove the  
two screws.  
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Choose the mounting location where  
the unit will not interfere with the normal  
driving function of the driver.  
Take out screw  
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Before finally installing the unit, connect  
the wiring temporarily and make sure it  
is all connected up properly and the  
unit and the system work properly.  
Use only the parts included with the  
unit to ensure proper installation. The  
use of unauthorized parts can cause  
malfunctions.  
before installation.  
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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.  
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)  
Installation Opening  
This unit can be installed in any dashboard  
having an opening as shown below:  
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If installation angel exceeds 30° from  
horizontal, the unit might not give its  
optimum performance.  
Installing the unit  
Be sure you test all connections first, and  
then follow these steps to install the unit.  
1. Make sure the ignition is turned off, and  
then disconnect the cable from the  
vehicle battery’s negative (-) terminal.  
2. Disconnect the wire harness and the  
antenna.  
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Avoid installing the unit where it would  
be subject to high temperature, such as  
from direct sunlight, or hot air, from the  
heater, or where it would be subject to  
dust, dirt or excessive vibration.  
3. Press the release button on the front  
panel and remove the control panel  
(see the steps of “removing the front  
panel”).  
DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT  
This unit be can properly 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.  
4. Lift the top of the outer trim ring then pull  
it out to remove it.  
5. The two supplied keys release tabs  
inside the unit’s sleeve so you can  
remove it. Insert the keys as far as they  
will go (with the notches facing up) into  
the appropriate slots at the middle left  
and right sides of the unit. Then slide  
the sleeve off the back of the unit.  
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INSTALLATION  
to fit your vehicle’s mounting area. Then  
use the supplied hardware (Tapping  
Screw and Plain Washer) to attach the  
other end of metal strap to a solid metal  
part of the vehicle under the dashboard.  
This strap also helps ensure proper  
electrical grounding of the unit.  
Note to install the short threading terminal  
of the mounting bolt to the back of the unit  
and the other long threading terminal to  
the dashboard.  
(1) Front panel; (2) Outer trim ring;  
(3) Sleeve; (4) L key; (5) R key  
6. Mount the sleeve by inserting it into the  
opening of the dashboard and bend  
open the tabs located around the sleeve  
with a screwdriver. Not all tabs will be  
able to make contact, so examine which  
ones will be most effective. Bending  
open the appropriate tabs behind the  
dashboard to secure the sleeve in  
place.  
(1) Metal Strap; (2) Mounting Bolt;  
(3) Hex Nut; (4) Spring Washer;  
(5) Tapping Screw; (6) Plain Washer  
10. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle  
battery’s negative (-) terminal. Then  
replace the outer trim ring and install the  
unit’s front panel (see the steps of  
“Installing the front panel”).  
(1) Dashboard  
(2) Taps  
7. Reconnect the wire harness and the  
antenna and be careful not to pinch any  
wires or cables.  
Removing the unit  
8. Slide the unit into the sleeve until it  
locks into place.  
1. Make sure the ignition is turned off, then  
disconnect the cable from the vehicle  
battery’s negative (-) terminal.  
2. Remove the metal strap attached the  
back of the unit (if attached).  
9. To further secure the unit, use the  
supplied metal strap to secure the back  
of the unit in place. Use the supplied  
hardware (Hex Nut (M5mm) and Spring  
Washer) to attach one end of the strap  
to the mounting bolt on the back of the  
unit. If necessary, bend the metal strap  
3. Press the release button to remove the  
front panel.  
4. Lift the top of the outer trim ring then pull  
it out to remove it.  
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INSTALLATION  
Note: The outer trim ring, sleeve and the  
metal strap are not used for method B  
installation.  
5. Insert both of the supplied keys into the  
slots at the middle left and right sides of  
the unit, then pull the unit out of the  
dashboard.  
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)  
If your vehicle is a Nissan, Toyota, follow  
these mounting instructions.  
Use the screw holes marked T (Toyota), N  
(Nissan) located on both sides of the unit to  
fasten the unit to the factory radio mounting  
brackets supplied with your vehicle.  
Side View showing  
Screw Holes marked  
T, N  
Screw  
Factory Radio  
Mounting Bracket  
Screw  
Dashboard or Console  
To fasten the unit to the factory radio  
mounting brackets.  
Align the screw holes on the bracket with  
the screw holes on the unit, and then  
tighten the screws (5x5mm) on each side.  
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USING THE DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL  
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REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL  
1.Press the release button on the front  
panel and pull off the front panel.  
Precautions when handling  
1. Do not drop the front panel.  
2. Do not put pressure on the display or  
control buttons when detaching or  
re-installing the front panel.  
3. Do not touch the contacts on the front  
panel or on the main unit body. It may  
result in poor electrical contact.  
4. If any dirt or foreign substances  
adhered on the contacts, they can be  
removed with a clean and dry cloth.  
5. Do not expose the front panel to high  
temperatures or direct sunlight in  
anywhere.  
6. Keep away any volatile agents (e.g.  
benzene, thinner, or insecticides) from  
touching the surface of the front panel  
7. Do not attempt to disassemble the front  
panel.  
2.Keep front panel into the case.  
INSTALLING THE FRONT PANEL  
To install the front panel, insert the panel  
into the housing and make sure the panel  
is  
properly  
installed.  
Otherwise,  
abnormality occurs on the display or some  
keys will not function properly.  
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WIRING CONNECTION  
FOR 50X4W SYSTEM  
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OPERATION  
LOCATION OF KEYS  
1.  
2.  
release button  
(tune/seek/track up)  
13. Liquid crystal display  
14. BND/LOU/ENT button  
3. Volume knob (when rotated)  
SEL button (when pressed)  
4. Disc slot  
15.  
(tune/seek/track down)  
16. 4 SHF button  
17. Auxiliary input jack  
18. 5 DIR- button  
19. 6 DIR+ button  
20. EQ button  
5. 1 PAU button  
6. 2 SCN button  
7. 1-6 preset buttons  
8. 3 RPT button  
21. Remote Sensor  
22. DISP button  
9. MON button  
10. AS/PS/Navi-SCH button  
11. MOD button  
23. PWR/MUT button  
24. Reset button  
12.  
Eject button  
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OPERATION  
BASIC OPERATION  
SET THE CLOCK  
SWITCHING ON/OFF THE UNIT  
Press PWR/MUT button (23) to switch on  
the unit. When system is on, press and  
hold PWR/MUT button (23) to turn off the  
unit.  
Press the DISP button (22) until the clock  
is shown on the display. Then hold the  
button until the clock flashes. Then press  
button (2) to change the minutes and  
button (15) to change the hours.  
DISPLAY INFORMATION  
Press DISP button (22) to operate as the  
conversion of each display mode.  
FACEPLATE RELEASE  
Press  
button (1) to detach the  
removable faceplate.  
EQUALIZATION  
SOUND ADJUSTMENT  
Press EQ button (20) to turn on  
equalization function and to select desired  
audio mode. There are five kinds of mode  
as below:  
Press the volume button (3) shortly to  
select the desired adjustment mode. The  
adjustment mode will change in the  
following order:  
FLATCLASSICSPOP MROCK MDSP OFF  
VOL  
BAS  
TRB  
BAL  
FAD  
(Volume) (Bass) (Treble) (Balance) (Fader)  
By rotating the volume knob (3) clockwise or  
counter-clockwise, it is possible to adjust the  
desired sound quality.  
MUTE  
Press PWR/MUT button (23) shortly to  
mute down the sound instantly. Press it  
again to resume the sound.  
SYSTEM SETTING  
Press and hold the volume button (3) on  
the front panel to enter system setting  
mode. Then shortly press the volume  
button (3) to select the item you want to  
change and rotate the volume knob (3) to  
change the corresponding setting.  
1) BEEP ON/OFF  
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY  
Exhibit current frequency and activated  
functions on the display (13).  
REMOTE SENSOR  
Point the remote control handset to the  
remote sensor (21). Press the function  
keys on the handset to control the system.  
Use the volume knob (3) to set Beep  
sound ON or OFF.  
ESP FUNCTION  
2) AREA OIR/EUR/USA/ASI/S-R/JPN  
In radio mode, Use the volume knob  
(3) to set the different area frequency  
spacing.  
The unit can be shockproof about ten  
seconds.  
AUXILIARY INPUT  
3) DIM HIGH/LOW/MID  
The unit can be connected to a portable  
audio player through the auxiliary input jack  
(17) on the front panel. After finishing the  
connection, you can press MOD button  
(11) on the front panel to switch the mode  
to AUX IN mode.  
In this menu, rotate the volume knob (3)  
to change the brightness of the backlight  
among High, Low and Middle.  
LOUDNESS  
Press BND/LOU/ENT button (14) for  
several seconds to reinforce the bass  
output. Press it for several seconds again  
to release this function.  
RESET FUNCTION  
Reset button (24) must be activated with  
either a ballpoint pen or thin metal object.  
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OPERATION  
The reset button is to be activated for the  
following reasons:  
- Program scanning  
Press AS/PS button (10) shortly to scan  
preset station. When the field strength  
level is more than the threshold level of  
stop level, the radio is holding at that  
preset number for several seconds with  
release mute, then searches again.  
- Initial installation of the unit when all  
wiring is completed.  
- All the function buttons do not operate.  
- Error symbol on the display.  
Note: if press reset button (24), the unit  
can’t work yet, please use a cotton swab  
soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean the  
socket on the front panel.  
STATION STORING  
Press any one of the preset buttons (7) (1  
to 6) to select a station, which had been  
stored in the memory. Press this button for  
several seconds to store the current station  
into the number button.  
RADIO OPERATION  
SWITCHING TO RADIO MODE  
Press MOD button (11) shortly to select  
radio mode, the radio mode appears in the  
display together with the memory band and  
frequency.  
MONO/STEREO  
Press MON button (9) to select mono or  
stereo mode. You can sometimes improve  
reception of distant stations by selecting  
mono operation.  
SELECTING THE FREQUENCY BAND  
At radio mode, press BND/LOU/ENT  
button (14) shortly to select the desired  
band.  
The reception band will change in the  
following order:  
CD/MP3/WMA OPERATION  
SWITCHING TO CD MODE  
If there is no CD/MP3/WMA disc inserted in  
the driver:  
FM1  
FM2  
FM3  
AM1  
AM2  
Gently insert the disc with the printed side  
uppermost into the CD compartment until  
you feel some resistance. The disc is  
drawn into the driver automatically. Disc  
playback begins.  
SELECTING STATION  
Press button (2) or  
button (15)  
shortly to activate automatic seek function.  
Press for several seconds until “MANUAL”  
appears on the display, the manual tuning  
mode is selected. If both buttons have not  
been pressed for several seconds, they will  
return to seek tuning mode and “AUTO”  
appears on the display.  
If a CD/MP3/WMA disc is already inserted  
in the driver:  
Keep pressing MOD button (11) shortly  
until the CD mode display appears.  
SELECTING TRACKS  
AUTOMATIC MEMORY STORING &  
PROGRAM SCANNING  
- Automatic memory storing  
Press  
button (15) or  
button (2) to  
move to the previous track or the following  
track. Track number shows on display.  
Press AS/PS button (10) for several  
seconds, the radio searches from the  
current frequency and checks the signal  
strength until one cycle search is  
finished. And then 6 strongest stations  
are stored into the corresponding  
preset number button.  
Hold  
button (15) or  
button (2) to  
fast reverse or fast forward. Disc play starts  
from when you release the button.  
PAUSING PLAYING  
Press PAU button (5) to pause the player.  
Press it again to resume play.  
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OPERATION  
“Searching track directly” => “Searching  
Directory or File Name”=> “Navigation”  
from root => “Navigation” from current  
directory.  
PREVIEWING TRACKS  
Press SCN button (6) to play first several  
seconds of each track on the current disc.  
Press again to stop intro and listen to track.  
When playing MP3/WMA disc, press and  
hold SCN button (6) to play first several  
seconds of each track in the current  
directory. Press it again to exit this mode.  
Searching Track Directly  
Press AS/PS (Navi-SCH) button (10)  
for one time. The unit searches the  
track selected by the volume knob (3).  
Then press the volume button (3) or  
BND/LOU/ENT button (14) to start  
playing the track.  
REPEATING TRACKS  
Press RPT button (8) to continuously  
repeat the same track. Press it again to  
stop repeat.  
When playing MP3/WMA disc, press and  
hold RPT button (8) to repeat all tracks in  
the current directory. Press it again to exit  
this mode.  
Searching Directory or File Name  
Press AS/PS (Navi-SCH) button (10)  
two times.  
The unit searches files and directories  
that have the same character which is  
inputted by the user rotating the volume  
knob (3).  
PLAYING TRACKS IN RANDOM  
Press SHF button (16) to play all tracks on  
CD in random order. Press again to cancel  
the function.  
When playing MP3/WMA disc, press and  
hold SHF button (16) to play all tracks in  
the current directory in random order.  
Press it again to exit this mode.  
Explain as follows:  
- Use the volume knob to select the  
characters Ato Z, blank, 0 to 9, _, -, +.  
- Press the volume button (3) to  
confirm entry of each characters.  
- Press BND/LOU/ENT button (14) to  
start the title search.  
EJECTING A DISC  
Searching From Root Directory  
Press AS/PS (Navi-SCH) button (10)  
three times. The unit searches file or  
directory from root by the volume button  
(3).  
Press  
button (12) to stop CD playing  
and eject the disc from the disc slot (4).  
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS FOR MP3/WMA  
DISC  
Select the desired directory/songs by  
using the volume button (3) and  
BND/LOU/ENT button (14) or volume  
button (3) to confirm. If the selected title  
is a song, it starts to play.  
1) SELECTING DIRECTORY UP/DOWN  
Press DIR- button (18) or DIR+ button  
(19) to select directory downward or  
upward. If the MP3/WMA disc does not  
contain any directory, there is no function  
of pressing DIR- button (18) or DIR+  
button (19).  
Searching From Current Directory  
Press AS/PS (Navi-SCH) button (10)  
four times. The unit searches file or  
directory from current directory by the  
volume button (3). The user can select  
the directory or file in the directory by  
the volume button (3). The selected file  
can be played by pressing  
2) SELECTING TRACKS BY AS/PS  
/Navi-SCH BUTTON  
AS/PS (Navi-SCH) button (10) is  
assigned as Digital Audio Mode selection  
button in MP3/WMA operation.  
When pressed, it is activated as  
selecting each mode of Digital Audio.  
BND/LOU/ENT button (14) or volume  
button (3).  
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OPERATION  
C. Notes on MP3 files (MP3 Version  
Only):  
1. The disc must be in the ISO9660 level 1  
or level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in  
the expansion format.  
3) DISPLAY INFORMATION  
Press DISP button (22) to show the  
following information, such as the clock,  
ID3 TAG (if available: song title, directory  
name, artist name, other contents…)  
(FOR MP3/WMA ID3 FUNCTION  
VERSION ONLY) and other information.  
2. When naming a MP3 file, be sure the  
file name extension is “.MP3”.  
3. For a non-MP3 file, even though the file  
name extension is “.MP3”, the unit  
cannot recognize it.  
DISC NOTES  
A. Notes on discs:  
1. Attempting to use non-standard shape  
discs (e.g. square, start, heart) may  
damage the unit. Be sure to use round  
shape CD discs only for this unit.  
2. Do not stick paper or tape, etc, onto the  
label side or the recording side of any  
discs, as it may cause a malfunction.  
3. Dirt, dust, scratches and warping discs  
will cause misoperation.  
B. Notes on CD-Rs (recordable  
CDs)/CD-RWs (rewritable CDs):  
1. The unit cannot play a CD-R and  
CD-RW that is not finalized. (Please  
refer to the manual of your  
CD-R/CD-RW  
recorder  
or  
CD-R/CD-RW software for more  
information on finalization process).  
2. Depending on the recording status,  
conditions of the disc and the  
equipment used for the recording, some  
CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not be played on  
this unit. (see *1)  
*1: To have more reliable play back, please  
see following recommendations:  
a: Use CD-RWs with speed 1x to 4x  
and write with speed 1x to 2x.  
b. Use CD-Rs with speed 1x to 8x and  
write with speed 1x to 2x.  
c. Do not play a CD-RW which has  
been written for more than 5 times.  
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REMOTE CONTROL  
1. VOL+: Volume Up Button (Character Select (A, B~8,9,0, _,-,+) For MP3/WMA Operation)  
2.  
3. SELECT: Sound Mode Select Button (Character Shift Right For MP3/WMA Operation)  
4. TUNE/SKIP : Tune/Seek Down Button  
MUTE: Power ON/OFF/MUTE Button  
5. DISP: Display Button  
6. VOL-: Volume Down Button (Character Select (A,B~8,9,0, _,-,+) For MP3/WMA Operation)  
7. 1 PAU: Pause Button  
8. 1-6: Preset Buttons  
9. 4 SHF: Shuffle Button  
10. AS/PS/D-AUD: Automatic Memory Storing & Program Scanning Button  
(Mode Select Button For MP3/WMA Operation)  
11. MODE: Mode Button  
12. TUNE/SKIP : Tune/Seek Up Button  
13. BAND/LOU/ENT: Band Select Button (When pressed shortly)  
Loudness Button (When pressed long)  
(Enter Button For MP3/WMA Operation)  
14. 2 SCN: Scanning Button  
15. 3 RPT: Repeat Button  
16. 6 DIR  
17. 5 DIR  
: Directory Up Button  
: Directory Down Button  
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SPECIFICATION  
GENERAL  
Power Supply Requirements  
Chassis Dimensions  
Tone Controls  
: DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground  
: 178 (W) x 160 (D) x 50 (H)  
- Bass (at 100 Hz)  
- Treble (at 10 kHz)  
: ±10 dB  
: ±10 dB  
Maximum Output Power  
Current Drain  
: 50X4 watts  
: 5 Ampere (max.)  
CD PLAYER  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Channel Separation  
Frequency Response  
: More than 55 dB  
: More than 50 dB  
: 40Hz – 18 kHz  
RADIO  
For 2 Bands  
FM  
Frequency Coverage  
IF  
87.5 to 107.9 MHz  
10.7 MHz  
10 dBu  
Sensitivity (S/N=30dB)  
Stereo Separation  
>25dB  
AM  
Frequency Coverage  
IF  
530 to 1710 KHz  
450 kHz  
36 dBu  
Sensitivity (S/N=20dB)  
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TROUBLE SHOOTING  
Before going through the checklist, check wiring connection. If any of the problems  
persist after checklist has been made, consult your nearest service dealer.  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The car ignition switch is  
not on.  
If the power supply is  
No power.  
connected to the car accessory  
circuits, but the engine is not  
moving, switch the ignition key  
to “ACC”.  
The fuse is blown.  
Replace the fuse.  
Presence of CD disc  
inside the player.  
Remove the disc in the player,  
then put a new one.  
Disc cannot be  
loaded or  
ejected.  
Inserting the disc in reverse Insert the compact disc with the  
direction.  
label facing upward.  
Compact disc is extremely  
dirty or defective.  
Clean the disc or try to play a new  
one.  
Temperature inside the car  
is too high.  
Cool off until the temperature  
returns to normal.  
Condensation.  
Leave the player off for an hour or  
so, then try again.  
Volume is in minimum  
Adjust volume to a desired level.  
Check wiring connection.  
No sound.  
Wiring is not properly  
connected.  
The installation angle is  
more than 30 degrees.  
Adjust the installation angle less  
than 30 degrees.  
Sound skips.  
The disc is extremely  
dirty or defective.  
Clean the compact disc, then try to  
play a new one.  
The operation  
keys do not  
work.  
The built-in microcomputer  
is not operating properly  
due to noise.  
Press the RESET button.  
Front panel is not properly fixed into  
its place.  
The radio does  
not Work. The  
radio station  
automatic  
The antenna cable is not  
connected.  
Insert the antenna cable firmly.  
The signals are too weak.  
Select a station manually.  
selection does  
not work.  
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