USER MANUAL

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE USER MANUAL

MC900B QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
BLUETOOTH® 4-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

MC900B

BLUETOOTH® ENABLED
4-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

BOSS Audio Systems

3451 Lunar Court • Oxnard, CA 93030
www.bossaudio.com | 800.999.1236
Tech Support: www.bossaudio.com/support
FEATURING
HANDLEBAR MOUNT REMOTE CONTROLLER
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BOSS Audio Systems is not affiliated with Apple Inc.
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BEFORE YOU START------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

WIRE DIAGRAM-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
BEFORE INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT------------------------------------------- 4
TECHNICAL SUPPORT

SUGGESTED MOUNTING METHODS---------------------------------------------- 5

FLUSH MOUNT
SURFACE MOUNT
HANDLEBAR MOUNT

GETTING STARTED--------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
BLUETOOTH OPERATION------------------------------------------------------------ 7
PAIRING & DISCOVERING A NEW BLUETOOTH CONNECTION
RECONNECTION

STREAMING MUSIC--------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
MULTIFUNCTION CONTROLLER BLUETOOTH OPERATION

AUX-INPUT------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
AUX-IN OPERATION
VOLUME CONTROL

INFORMATION TO THE USER----------------------------------------------------- 11

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE------------------------------------------------------ 12
SPECIFICATIONS---------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or
by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the
prior written permission of AVA Enterprises Inc.

Copyright © 2014 AVA Enterprises Inc.

 Thank you for purchasing this BEFORE YOU START

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

MC900B Bluetooth Amplifier ■ BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

Please read through these instructions carefully so you will know how to - Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.
operate your model properly. - Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
■ Do not operate mobile video equipment while driving a motorized vehicle – safe
After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this document in a driving and safety consideration of others should always be your highest priority.
safe place for future reference. ■ Set your volume control at a low setting, then slowly increase the sound until you
can hear it comfortably without distortion, or ear discomfort.
■ In the event you should notice smoke, strange noises or odor from this
product, or any other abnormal signs, immediately turn off the power and consult
THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS your dealer or the nearest authorized BOSS AUDIO Service Center. Using this
product in this condition may result in permanent damage to the system.
1- MC900B Bluetooth 4-CH Amplifier

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
1- Multi-Function Controller

WARNING - Always consult with a professional installer

1- Flush Mount Bezel
■ Do not attempt to install or service this product by yourself. Installation or
servicing of this product by persons without professional training and experience in
1- Handlebar Mounting Bracket & Hardware Kit electronic equipment and motorized vehicle accessories may be dangerous and
could expose you to the risk of electric shock, injury or other hazards
■ Refer any repairs to a qualified BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS Service Center
1- Power Harness ■ The MC900B should be powered directly to a vehicles battery
■ When wiring directly to the vehicles battery, be sure to disconnect the batteries
USER MANUAL negative terminal wire before starting any wiring procedures,if extending the main
1- User Manual QUICK START GUIDE
power wire, it is suggested that an optional fuse and fuse holder (not included) with
minimum rating of 20 Amperes be in-line with the positive battery terminal
■ The ground cable length should not exceed 18-inches (See wiring diagram pg 4)
1- Warranty Card ■ The MC900B has a weather resistant design, it should not be submerged in or
under water under any circumstances
■ Use only the installation parts provided with the MC900B

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks is under license. CAUTION!! Using other mounting methods may void this warranty
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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 WIRE DIAGRAM BEFORE INSTALLING THIS PRODUCT
To avoid potential shorts in the

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electrical system, be sure to disconnect

the (–) battery cable before installation.
Use this unit with a 12-volt battery and
negative grounding only. Failure to do so
PRE-AMP OUTPUT
(R) OUTPUT RED
may result in a fire or malfunction.
(L) OUTPUT WHITE
AUX INPUT
(R) INPUT RED
(L) INPUT WHITE

USB
REMOTE CHARGING
CONTROL (1A MAX)
4-OHM When replacing the fuse, be sure to only use a fuse of the
INSERT
SPEAKERS rating specified on this product.
WHITE
+ LEFT
ORANGE WHITE/BLK
- CHANNEL 1 To avoid short-circuiting, cover any disconnected leads with insulating tape. It is
OPTIONAL BACKLIGHTING especially important to insulate any unused wires, which if left uncovered may
ON/OFF CONTROL
GRAY
+ RIGHT cause a short circuit. When connecting other devices to this product, refer to the
(DO NOT GROUND OR
CONNECT TO +12V) GRAY
- CHANNEL 1 manual for the product to be connected. The black cable is ground, make sure to
connect the ground wire first.
GREEN
+ LEFT
CHANNEL 2
BLACK GREEN/BLK
-
Ensure that the ground cable is properly connected to metal parts of the vehicles
CHASSIS VIOLET
body frame or direct to the battery if your vehicle does not have a grounded
GROUND CABLE
GROUND
POINT
+ RIGHT
CHANNEL 2
chassis frame The ground cable of this units power amp and a second powered
-
PINK VIOLET/BLK system must be connected to the frame separately with different screws. If the
ANTENNA
(DO NOT CUT) screw for the ground wire loosens or falls out, it could result in fire or malfunction.
METAL FRAME

+12V BLUE REMOTE OUT

(500mA MAX)

+12V YELLOW TECHNICAL SUPPORT

BATTERY
DIRECT BATTERY
WIRING CIRCUIT +12V RED IGNITION 1-800-999-1236
20A
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CHASSIS
GROUND BATTERY
POINT
OPTIONAL 15 AMP
FUSE AND FUSE HOLDER
(NOT INCLUDED) FUSE REPLACEMENT
WITH ATO TYPE ONLY TOOLS NEEDED:
- Wrench and/or Pliers
- #2 Phillips screwdriver
CAUTION!! Do not ground or short the PINK antenna wire - Crimp tool
- Electrical tape

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 SUGGESTED MOUNTING METHODS GETTING STARTED
The MC900B can mounted in three different configurations:
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

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FLUSH MOUNT MC900B MULTIFUNCTION CONTROLLER (MFC)

1 MULTI-FUNCTION
CONTROLLER
The flush mount quick mount
bezel requires no screws
UNIT
1 2 3 4
a, use cutout dimensions:
3-3/16” W x 1-11/16” H
(82mm x 43mm)

CUTOUT 8
HOLE

2 SURFACE MOUNT
MULTI-FUNCTION
CONTROLLER
The flush mount bezel has UNIT
two recessed screw holes to 5 7
facilitate the included two 6
oval-head screws.

1 MFC - MULTIFUNCTION CONTROLLER

2 POWER / SOURCE - RED = AUX-IN MODE / BLUE = BT MODE

3 HANDLEBAR MULTI-FUNCTION
CONTROLLER

MOUNT
UNIT
3 VOLUME UP

Use provided pan-head

screws and stainless steel HANDLEBAR
CLAMP
4 NEXT TRACK / FAST FORWARD
clamp, there are three
mounting variations to secure
the stainless steel clamp, try
LEFT or RIGHT 5 PLAY/PAUSE

the best one for your MULTI-FUNCTION

application, securely tightenCONTROLLER
the stainless clamp to fit your UNIT
6 VOLUME DOWN

application.
7 PREVIOUS TRACK / FAST REWIND

ENTo release the MC900B controller from the mounting bezel, insert
Tips: a small jewellers screwdriver into the left / right slots of the bezel. 8 BLUETOOTH PAIRING INDICATOR - BLUE COLOR

FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES

YOUR VEHICLE MAY VARYCUTOUT
HOLE
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USB CHA
RGE
USB CHA
5V 1A

BLUETOOTH OPERATION BLUETOOTH OPERATION

5V 1A

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5V 1A

5V 1A
USB CHARGE

USB CHARGE

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PAIRING & DISCOVERING A NEW BLUETOOTH CONNECTION RECONNECTION

1) Power on the MC900B by pressing and holding down the Power 2 button for 2 1) Power on the MC900B and your last paired device Bluetooth.
seconds, the Bluetooth blue LED will start to flash, and a confirmation tone will be heard
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from the speakers signalling that the MC900B is now ready for Bluetooth pairing. Tips: Tips:
2) The unit will now automatically reconnect, and a confirmation tone will be heard from the
speakers
NOTE: You have 2 minutes before you must restart this procedure over again.
3) If your device was previously paired with the BOSS AUDIO MC900B, but it wasn’t the
2) Now that the MC900B is in pairing mode: last paired device:
a. Ensure no other devices are currently paired
ANDROID users: b. Enter the Bluetooth Menu on your device being paired
a. Go into the Settings Menu of your device c. “MC900B” will display under AVAILABLE DEVICES
b. Enter the Bluetooth Menu and press SCAN d. Choose the “MC900B” to reconnect
c. “MC900B” will now be display under AVAILABLE DEVICES
d. If prompted, enter passcode: “0000” 4) If the device is out of range from the MC900B, it will disconnect automatically:

iOS users: a. To reconnect once device is back in range, press the Power 2 button once
a. Go into the Settings Menu of your iOS device b. The MC900B will now reconnect to the device, a confirmation tone will be heard
b. Enter the Bluetooth Menu from the speakers
c. “MC900B” will now be displayed
d. If prompted, enter passcode: “0000” CLEARING PREVIOUSLY PAIRED DEVICES MEMORY
3) If the MC900B is not seen, repeat the above steps to refresh the “Device List” 1) Quick press the POWER 2 button 2X, all BLUE LED’s will start to flash

4) When the connection is successful you will hear a confirmation tone, you are now ready 2) Press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE 5 button for 10 seconds, a confirmation tone from
to stream music from your devices favorite media player to the MC900B the speakers will be heard, the LED’s will stop flashing, now only the BT LED will flash

To avoid battery exhaustion be sure to run the vehicles engine 3) PAIR a new device as described on PG 8
Tips: ENwhile using this product. Using this product without running the
engine can drain the battery.

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STREAMING MUSIC AUX-INPUT

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USB CHARGE

YOUR DEVICE

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MULTIFUNCTION CONTROLLER BLUETOOTH OPERATION EN AUX-IN OPERATION
:
Tips MC900B can play audio from any device that has a 3.5mm headphone audio jack.
1) Press the 5 PLAY/PAUSE once to start playing music or press the PLAY button from
your device touch screen, press again to PAUSE 1) Power on the MC900B by pressing and holding down the POWER 2 button for
2 seconds
2) To skip songs or advance, press the NEXT TRACK 4 button, press and hold to
FAST FORWARD 2) Short press the POWER 2 button again once, the controller LED lighting will change

3) To select the previous song, press the PREVIOUS TRACK

7 button, press and hold
to RED, indicating the system is in AUX-IN mode
to FAST REWIND
3) Bluetooth devices will remain paired even in AUX-IN MODE

VOLUME CONTROL 4) Connect the integrated RCA AUX-IN cable on the amplifier to a 3.5mm adaptor
3 (3.5mm to RCA adaptor is not included)
1) To raise the VOLUME press UP button
5) Route the audio wires back to a convenient stowage place, secure your device.
2) To lower the VOLUME press DOWN 6 button
VOLUME CONTROL
1) To raise the VOLUME press UP 3 button

2) To lower the VOLUME press DOWN 6 button

3) To MUTE / UN-MUTE the VOLUME press PLAY/PAUSE 5 button

ENthe BLUETOOTH volume level on your device to it’s 100% level

Tips: Turn ENthe HEADPHONE volume level on your device to it’s 100% level
Tips: Turn

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT TROUBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

The fuse is blown Check / replace the fuse
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Unit will not turn on Ignition not engaged Turn ignition to on position
following two conditions:
Blown speaker Replace faulty speaker
(1) this device may not cause interference, and Volume is low / muted Press the volume level up
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
Check your devices playing /
undesired operation of this device. No sound is heard Device is paused or muted volume status

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other Refer to the user manual of the
The Bluetooth function of the device for how to enable the
antenna or transmitter. The Bluetooth antenna cannot be removed (or replaced) by device is not enabled Bluetooth function
user. This equipment complies with FCC/ IC radiation exposure limits set forth for
Follow how to clear the memory
an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Cannot pair Bluetooth The MC900B memory is full on PG 8
Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This
Move the device closer to the
equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without The audio quality is poor audio system or remove any
maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should after connection with a obstacle between the device
be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from Bluetooth enabled device The Bluetooth reception is poor and the systems antenna
person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles). Alteration Unit has become Disconnect power for
or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the unresponsive Power glitch or interference 10 seconds to reset
user’s right to operate the equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are BLUETOOTH
• BT: 4.0
GENERAL
• Power source: 14.4VDC (10.8V ~ 16V allowable)
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a • BT Range: 33Ft / 10M (Class 2) • Grounding System: Negative type
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio • BT Profiles: A2DP • Maximum Current Consumption: 15A
• 3-way protection circuitry (thermal, overload, and
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, AMPLIFIER speaker short protection)
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no • Channels: 4 • USB output voltage: 5VDC @ 1A
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this • MAX Continuous Output: 500W • Unit Weight: 2.08lbs / 0.94kg
(All channels driven) • Storage Temperature: 5oF to 113oF / -15oC to 45oC
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which • PEAK Power Rating: • Operation Temperature: 14oF to 104oF / -10oC to 40oC
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to - 4Ω: 125W /channel • Replacement Fuse: 15A
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • RMS Total Power Output: 150W
• Class: AB (Replace with ATO Fuse Type Only)
□ Relocate or reorient the receiving antenna. • Frequency response: 20-25kHz
□ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • 4Ω stable
□ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the • Input impedance: 22k Ohm
receiver is connected. CHASSIS
□ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • Chassis Dimensions HxDxW :
1.75”x 7.8” x 3.8” / 44.5mm x 198mm x 96.5mm
• Controller Dimensions HxDxW:
CAUTION!! 0.81”x 3.75” x 1.85” / 20.5mm x 95.2mm x 47mm
ADJUSTMENT OR ALTERATIONS OF THIS DEVICE MAY RESULT • Controller cable length: 20ft / 6m
• Backlight illumination control wire SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. • Quick connect Molex power harness

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