BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS BRT18A 18 Inch Amplified Sound Bar User Manual

: June 17, 2024
: BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS

Table of Contents

BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS BRT18A 18 Inch Amplified Sound Bar
BEFORE YOU START
BEFORE YOU START
BLUETOOTH OPERATION
STREAMING MUSIC
TROUBLESHOOTING
DIMENSIONS
WIRE DIAGRAM
SPECIFICATIONS
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BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS BRT18A 18 Inch Amplified Sound Bar

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SUPPORT
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TECH SUPPORT : 800.999.1236
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
BRT18A All-Terrain Sound System Please read through these instructions carefully so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this document in a safe place for future reference.

THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS

1- BRT18A All-Terrain Speaker System
1- Mounting Kit
1- Power Accessory Extension Adaptor
1- Remote control
1- User Manual
1- Warranty Card

BEFORE YOU START

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not operate mobile equipment while driving a motorized vehicle – safe driving and safety considerations of others should always be your highest priority.
In the event you should notice smoke, strange noises or odour from this product, or any other abnormal signs, immediately turn off the power and consult your dealer or the nearest authorized BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS Ser- vice Center.
Using this product in this condition may result in permanent damage to the system.
Set your volume control at a low setting, then slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably without distortion, or ear discomfort.

BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES

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.

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
WARNING – Always consult 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
The BRT18A can be powered from a vehicle cigarette lighter / auxiliary power port or hard-wired directly to the battery through an optional relay/accessory switch
When wiring directly to the vehicle battery, be sure to disconnect the battery’s negative terminal wire before starting any wiring procedures, it is suggested that an optional fuse and fuse holder (not included) with a minimum rating of 15 Amps be in line with the positive battery terminal
The ground cable length should not exceed 18 inches (See wiring diagram)
The BRT18A 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 BRT18A
Wash with a mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water using a clean sponge or a soft cloth. Rinse well with clean water.
“Don’ts” – Very Important
DON’T clean in hot sun or on very hot days.
DON’T use abrasive or highly alkaline cleaners on the main body
DON’T scrape the main body with razor blades, or other sharp instruments
DON’T ever use, gasoline, acetone or carbon tetrachloride

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BRT18A

BOSS AUDIO BRT18A
3.5mm AUX-INPUT
CIGARETTE POWER CABLE ADAPTOR
LED POWER INDICATOR
CONTROL PANEL
USB JACK

Bluetooth
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BEFORE YOU START

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PAIRING & DISCOVERING A NEW BLUETOOTH CONNECTION

Power on the BRT18A by plugging in the male cigarette lighter adaptor into 2 a female cigarette lighter receptacle.
Press the button ( ). The BRT18A will automatically go into pairing mode: ANDROID users:
- Go into the Settings Menu of your device
- Enter the Bluetooth Menu
- TURN ON Bluetooth and press SCAN
- “Boss Audio BRT18A” will now be displayed under AVAILABLE DEVICES
If prompted, enter passcode: “0000” iOS users:
- Go into the Settings Menu of your iOS device
- Enter the Bluetooth Menu
- TURN ON Bluetooth
- “Boss Audio BRT184” will now be displayed
- If prompted, enter passcode: “0000”
  NOTE: You have 2 minutes before you must restart this procedure over again.
If Boss Audio BRT18A is not seen, repeat the above steps to refresh the “Device List”
When the connection is successful, you are now ready to stream music from your favourite media player to the BRT18A

BLUETOOTH OPERATION

RECONNECTION

Power on the BRT18A and your last paired Bluetooth device.
Press the button The unit will now automatically reconnect
If your device was previously paired with the BRT18A, but it wasn’t the last paired device:
- Ensure no other devices are currently paired
- Enter the Bluetooth Menu on your device being paired
- “Boss Audio BRT18A” will display unavailable DEVICES
- Choose the “Boss Audio BRT18A” to reconnect
If the device is out of range from the BRT18A, it will disconnect automatically:
- The BRT18A will automatically reconnect to the device once back in range
- To avoid battery exhaustion, be sure to occasionally run the vehicle’s engine while using this product.
Using this product without running the engine can drain the battery.

STREAMING MUSIC

MULTIFUNCTION CONTROLLER BLUETOOTH OPERATION

Press the 8) PLAY/PAUSE once to start playing music or press the PLAY button from your device’s touchscreen
To skip songs or advance, press the NEXT TRACK button
To select the previous song, press the PREVIOUS TRACK button VOLUME CONTROL
To raise the volume press the 10) VOLUME UP button or use your devices control
To lower the volume press the VOLUME DOWN button or use your device’s controls
Tips:
For maximum audio performance, ensure your device Bluetooth volume is set to a minimum 75% level before stowing

AUX INPUT

AUX-IN OPERATION

Power on the BRT18A by/ plugging in the male cigarette lighter adaptor into the female cigarette lighter receptacle.
Press the button
The BRT18A will automatically go into AUX mode:
Connect the integrated 3.5mm AUX-IN cable 1 to your device’s headphone jack
Route the wire back to BRT18A, and secure your device

VOLUME CONTROL

To raise the volume press the 10) VOLUME UP button or use your device’s controls
To lower the volume press the
VOLUME DOWN button or use your device’s controls
Tips:
For maximum audio performance, ensure your device’s headphone volume is set to a minimum 75% level before stowing

USB INPUT

USB IN OPERATION

Power on the BRT18A by plugging in the male cigarette lighter adaptor into the female cigarette lighter receptacle
Press the button The BRT18A will automatically go into the arbitrary pattern
Insert the USB Flash drive on 5) and play the music automatically.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE once to start playing music or pause
To skip songs or advance, press the NEXT TRACK button
To select the previous song, press the
PREVIOUS TRACK button
To raise the volume press the 10) VOLUME UP button or use your device’s controls
To lower the volume press the
VOLUME DOWN button or use your device’s controls
Tips:
USB can play music formats MP3 and WMA.

**REMOTE CONTROL

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Remote control receiver window 13

INSTALLATION

use the supplied adjustable bracket to secure to rails.
always recheck the bracket before every ride

TROUBLESHOOTING

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SUPPORT
For the latest information about this product please visit www.bossaudio.com
TECH SUPPORT:800.999.1236
Tech Support: www.bossaudio.com/support