BOSS MGV550B Marine Digital Media Receiver

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The Bluetooth antenna cannot be removed or replaced by the user. This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment and meets FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. It has very low levels of RF energy, deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). It is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from a person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet, and ankles). Alterations or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

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 designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Relocate or reorient the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ ADJUSTMENT OR ALTERATIONS OF THIS DEVICE MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

1. BEFORE YOU START

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Do not turn up the volume so high that you can't hear what's around you.
• Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
• Do not operate mobile video equipment while driving a motorized vehicle – safe driving and safety consideration of others should always be your highest priority.
• 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 your dealer or the nearest authorized BOSS AUDIO Service Center. Using this product in this condition may result in permanent damage to the system.

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

Always consult with a professional installer.

• 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 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.

Wiring and Electrical Precautions

• The MGV550B should be wired directly to a vehicle's battery.
• When wiring directly to the vehicle's battery, disconnect the battery's negative terminal wire before starting any wiring procedures. If extending the main power primary wire, it is suggested that an optional fuse and fuse holder (not included) with a minimum rating of 15 Amperes be in-line with the positive battery terminal.
• The ground cable length should be as short as possible. If extending from your battery, use a proper gauge rating for the length of the run, using only high-quality copper primary type wire.
• The MGV550B has an IPX6 weather-resistant design; it should not be submerged in or under water under any circumstances.
• Do not use abrasive cleaning materials on the lens or bezel.
• Use only the installation parts provided with the MGV550B.

Electrical System Safety: To avoid potential shorts in the 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 may result in a fire or malfunction.

Fuse Replacement: When replacing the fuse, be sure to only use a fuse of the correct rating. To avoid short-circuiting, cover any disconnected leads with insulating tape. It is important to insulate any unused wires, which if left uncovered may cause a short circuit. When connecting other devices to this product, refer to the manual for the product to be connected. The black cable is ground; make sure to connect the ground wire first.

Ensure that the ground cable is properly connected to metal parts of the vehicle's body frame or directly to the battery if your vehicle does not have a grounded chassis frame. The ground cable of this unit's power amp and a second powered system must be connected to the frame separately with different screws. If the screw for the ground wire loosens or falls out, it could result in fire or malfunction.

Troubleshooting Guide

Technical Support

1-805-751-4853

www.bossaudio.com/support

Specifications

FM TUNER FREQUENCY RANGE

• USA: 87.5~107.9MHz
• Europe: 87.5~108MHz
• Asia: 87.5~108MHz
• Australia: 87.5~108MHz
• Usable Sensitivity: 12dB (S/N=30dB)
• Bands: 3

AM TUNER FREQUENCY RANGE

• USA: 530~1710KHz
• Europe: 522~1620KHz
• Asia: 522~1620KHz
• Australia: 522~1620KHz
• Usable Sensitivity: 40dB (S/N=20dB)
• Bands: 2

BLUETOOTH

• BT: 4.1
• BT Range: 33Ft
• BT Profiles: A2DP

USB DRIVE MEDIA SUPPORTED

• MP3
• WMA
• 32GB
• USB Output Voltage: 5VDC @ 1A

INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

• PEAK Power Rating: 60W / channel
• Channels: 4
• Frequency Response: 20-20kHz

CHASSIS

• Button Backlight Illumination: BLUE LED
• F/R/S RCA Preamp Output: 2VRMS
• RCA Input Impedance: 10kΩ

GENERAL

• Power Source: 12VDC (12V ~ 16V allowable)
• Maximum Current Consumption: 15A
• Unit Weight: 2.29lbs/1.04kg
• Storage Temperature: -20℃ ~ 60℃
• Operation Temperature: -20℃ ~ 60℃
• Replacement Fuse: 15A

Specifications subject to change without notice

2. SUGGESTED MOUNTING METHODS

⚠️ CAUTION!! Using other mounting methods may void this warranty.

1. Make the mounting hole size as follows: A circular cutout with a diameter of 3.55 inches (90mm).
2. Slip the unit through the hole cutout.
3. Firmly tighten the remaining four screws on the front panel.

TOOLS NEEDED:

• Measuring Tape / Ruler
• Wrench and/or Pliers
• Hole Saw
• Crimp Tool

3. WIRE DIAGRAM

The diagram shows the main output wire harness, bullet sockets, and their functions, as well as the USB socket.

Main Output Wire Functions:

• Red: ACC
• White/Black: FL-
• White: FL+
• Yellow: Constant
• Grey/Black: FR-
• Grey: FR+
• Blue: Remote
• Green/Black: RL-
• Green: RL+
• Black: Gnd
• Purple/Black: RR-
• Purple: RR+

Bullet Socket Functions:

• Blue/Black: Aux Power Output
• Pink: Rear Camera Output
• Lt. Green: Parking Brake Input
• Orange/Black: Illumination Input
• Brown: Reverse Input
• Yellow: Video Input
• Green: Sub Output
• White: Rear Output
• Black: Front Output

⚠️ CAUTION!! Do not ground or short the speaker leads.

A. GETTING STARTED

Tips: To avoid battery exhaustion, be sure to run the vehicle's engine while using this product. Using this product without running the engine can drain the battery.

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B. Button Control Functions

C. AUDIO and SYSTEM SETUP

The unit features an audio setup menu accessible via the SETTINGS button. This menu allows adjustment of EQ (Equalizer) settings, Bass, Mid, Treble, Balance, Fader, and Subwoofer levels.

EQ Settings: User can select preset EQ modes like Jazz, Beat, Pop, Rock, Classical, or Flat, or customize via 'EQ User'.

Level Adjustments:

• BASS Level: Adjusts bass from -07 to +07.
• MID Level: Adjusts mid-range frequencies from -07 to +07.
• Treble Level: Adjusts treble from -07 to +07.
• Balance Level: Adjusts the audio balance from Left (-L) to Right (+R).
• Fader Level: Adjusts the audio fader from Front (-F) to Rear (+R).
• Sub Level: Adjusts subwoofer output, with options for SUB 80Hz, SUB 120Hz, and SUB 160Hz.

System Tone: ON/OFF toggle.

Loud: ON/OFF toggle for loudness enhancement.

D. RADIO OPERATION

1. Press the MODE button to select RADIO.
2. Press MUTE to mute audio; press again to unmute.
3. To advance stations, press ▶️▶️.
4. To skip previous stations, press the PRESET button to recall PRESETS 1 ~ 6.
5. Press and hold the desired PRESET to save the current station.

E. BLUETOOTH OPERATION

PAIRING & DISCOVERING A NEW BLUETOOTH CONNECTION

Note: The mobile device must be within 33ft (10m) of the MGV550B for Bluetooth to function properly.

1. Press the MODE button to access Bluetooth Streaming.

ANDROID users:

• a. Go into the Settings Menu of your ANDROID device.
• b. Enter the Bluetooth Menu and press SCAN.
• c. "Boss Audio MGV550B" will now be displayed under AVAILABLE DEVICES.
• d. If prompted, enter passcode: "0000".

iOS users:

• a. Go into the Settings Menu of your iOS device.
• b. Enter the Bluetooth Menu.
• c. "Boss Audio MGV550B" will now be displayed.
• d. If prompted, enter passcode: "0000".

2. If the MGV550B is not seen, repeat the above steps to refresh the "Device List".

3. When the BT connection is successful, you will see the BT logo light up on the MGV550B display. You are now ready to stream music from your device's favorite media player to the MGV550B.

RECONNECTION

1. Power on the MGV550B and your last paired device Bluetooth.
2. The unit will now automatically be reconnected.

3. If your device was previously paired with the MGV550B, but it wasn't the last paired device: Ensure no other devices are currently paired.

4. If the device is out of range from the MGV550B, it will disconnect automatically.

F. USB OPERATION (BT AUDIO)

1. Press the MODE button to select BT AUDIO.
2. Press ▶️ to start PLAY, press again to PAUSE.
3. To skip songs or advance tracks, press ▶️▶️.
4. To select the previous track, press the button ⏪.

G. USB OPERATION

1. Press the MODE button to select USB.
2. Press ▶️ to start PLAY, press again to PAUSE.
3. To skip songs or advance tracks, press ▶️▶️.
4. To select the previous track, press the button ⏪.

H. AUX-INPUT

1. Press the MODE button to select AUX IN.

I. Accessory

1. The star button (⭐) can serve two purposes: One press will turn on the aux power. Press again and it will turn off the aux power.
2. The other function, if the user decides to turn on a favorite from the camera menu, is to press and hold to power on the camera. Press and hold again to turn off the camera.

J. Camera

1. There are two cameras in the setting. When this button is pressed, it will display the rear camera image until it is pressed again. You can see the condition in the rear when you back a car, ATV, UTV, or golf cart.
2. Enable is to allow camera 1 or 2 to be default. When disabled, the unit cannot allow camera 2 to be default.