BOSS BRRF46A Amplified Sound System
User's Manual
Introduction
This manual provides information for the BOSS BRRF46A Amplified Sound System. It covers installation, operation, and important safety precautions.
Product Overview
The BRRF46A is a 46" amplified soundbar speaker system designed for various vehicles. It features Bluetooth connectivity for wireless audio streaming and can play audio from devices with a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Included Components:
- BRRF46A Soundbar Speaker System
- 1 - 1.50” Rollbar Mounting Kit
Visual Description of Product: The product is a long, black speaker bar with multiple individual speaker grilles arranged linearly. It appears to be designed for mounting overhead in vehicles.
Important Safety Precautions
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable before installation to prevent electrical shorts.
- Use this unit only with a 12-Volt battery and negative grounding.
- Ensure all disconnected wires are insulated with tape to prevent short circuits.
- When connecting other devices, refer to their respective manuals.
- The black ground wire should be connected to a metal part of the vehicle's frame or directly to the battery if the chassis is not grounded.
- The ground wire for the unit's power amp and any second powered system must be connected separately to the frame.
Installation
Mounting: The system includes a 1.50” rollbar mounting kit for secure installation.
Wiring:
- Connect the black wire to ground.
- Ensure proper grounding to the vehicle's chassis or battery.
Diagram Description (Installation): A diagram illustrates the mounting process, showing how the speaker system attaches to a rollbar using the provided kit. Another diagram shows the wiring connections, indicating power, ground, and potential connections to other audio components.
Operation
Bluetooth Connectivity
The BRRF46A can be paired with Bluetooth-enabled devices for wireless audio streaming.
Pairing Instructions:
- Turn on the BRRF46A.
- On your Bluetooth device, search for "BOSS Audio BRRF46A".
- Select the device to pair.
Diagram Description (Bluetooth Operation): Diagrams show a smartphone connecting wirelessly to the soundbar, indicated by Bluetooth symbols. Controls for play, pause, skip, and volume are depicted on the soundbar interface and potentially on a connected device.
Audio Input
The system can accept audio input via a 3.5mm headphone jack from devices without Bluetooth.
Controls
Volume Control: Adjusts the overall volume of the system.
Multi-Function Controls: These controls typically manage playback (play/pause, skip tracks) and Bluetooth pairing.
Diagram Description (Controls): Various diagrams illustrate the control panel of the BRRF46A, highlighting buttons for power, volume, track selection, and Bluetooth functions. Some diagrams show the unit's interface with LED indicators.
Setting to Know Your BRRF46A Control Panel
The control panel features several buttons and indicators:
- POWER: Turns the unit on/off.
- VOLUME UP/DOWN: Adjusts the audio volume.
- TRACK FORWARD/BACKWARD: Skips to the next or previous track.
- PLAY/PAUSE/PAIRING: Controls music playback and initiates Bluetooth pairing.
- LED INDICATOR: Shows the status of the unit (e.g., power on, Bluetooth connected).
Diagram Description (Control Panel): A detailed illustration of the BRRF46A's control panel, labeling each button and indicator with its function.
Wiring Diagram
Diagram Description (Wiring): A comprehensive wiring diagram illustrates how to connect the BRRF46A to the vehicle's power source (battery), ground, and any other necessary audio components. It shows wire colors and connection points.
Additional Information
Dome Light Control: The unit features an automatic 10-minute timer for the dome light when the BRRF46A ACC is turned off.
