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[powerslinky]

Hi all,
         I recently purchased a used CCR2006 to replace the non standard head unit  (Sony) in my non Bose  MV6.

All working ok , but volume is not great . Fairly loud, but what is concerning me is that there is no distorsion at all when it is

on max volume. Also everytime I switch the HU on ,  I get a "Bose Sound" message in the info display.

Could this be that the head is configured  for Bose use?     There is no "Bose" logo anywhere on the HU front panel .

Guessing that the only way to check it & if so re-configure it , would be with a Tech 2 

Any advice greatly appriciated . .  . TIA       Al

[zirk]

Sounds like it Al from what you have discribed, the 2006 is a bit of a funny one, some are configurable with a Tech 2 for Bose / Standard, some are not, and some are also Bose only out of the Vx Replament Box.

[TheBoy]

If the volume changes quite a bit with each tiny click of volume control, its set for Bose.

If it is set for Bose, a Tech2 can set it for non-Bose, as all Bose capable CCR2006 can be set to either.  Not all CCR2006 are Bose capable.

Given the lack of (known) Tech2's in your area, will it wait for Wycombe?  I wouldn't trust an illegal, unsupported, hacked code reader to do this (even if it could) due to its deserved reputation for killing ECUs it programs.

[Dave DND]

^^^ WHS

[powerslinky]

If the volume changes quite a bit with each tiny click of volume control, its set for Bose.

If it is set for Bose, a Tech2 can set it for non-Bose, as all Bose capable CCR2006 can be set to either.  Not all CCR2006 are Bose capable.

Given the lack of (known) Tech2's in your area, will it wait for Wycombe? I wouldn't trust an illegal, unsupported, hacked code reader to do this (even if it could) due to its deserved reputation for killing ECUs it programs.

No problem waitng for Wycombe TB       I will do the volume control check tomorrow & post up result

Could it still show a "Bose sound" message in the info display even it was not configured for Bose then ?

Thanks for the replies from yourself , Zirk & Dave DND   

[TheBoy]

Can't remember if Bose message is in MID or CCR2006  - I normally rip out such systems in mine, and shove in NCDC/GID/CID.

[VXL V6]

Can't remember if Bose message is in MID or CCR2006  - I normally rip out such systems in mine, and shove in NCDC/GID/CID.

MID I believe.

[TheBoy]

Can't remember if Bose message is in MID or CCR2006  - I normally rip out such systems in mine, and shove in NCDC/GID/CID.

MID I believe.

I know there is a Bose setting in the MID, but not sure if the message "Bose Sound" comes from MID, or passed over from HU.

Sorry for my laziness in typing, and not being clear 

[VXL V6]

Can't remember if Bose message is in MID or CCR2006  - I normally rip out such systems in mine, and shove in NCDC/GID/CID.

MID I believe.

I know there is a Bose setting in the MID, but not sure if the message "Bose Sound" comes from MID, or passed over from HU.

Sorry for my laziness in typing, and not being clear 

Still sticking with MID as I know you have to enable it on a CID for it to show the Bose Logo.

[TheBoy]

Can't remember if Bose message is in MID or CCR2006  - I normally rip out such systems in mine, and shove in NCDC/GID/CID.

MID I believe.

I know there is a Bose setting in the MID, but not sure if the message "Bose Sound" comes from MID, or passed over from HU.

Sorry for my laziness in typing, and not being clear 

Still sticking with MID as I know you have to enable it on a CID for it to show the Bose Logo.

True

EBA - was your MID changed at same time as CCR?

[powerslinky]

Can't remember if Bose message is in MID or CCR2006  - I normally rip out such systems in mine, and shove in NCDC/GID/CID.

MID I believe.

I know there is a Bose setting in the MID, but not sure if the message "Bose Sound" comes from MID, or passed over from HU.

Sorry for my laziness in typing, and not being clear 

Still sticking with MID as I know you have to enable it on a CID for it to show the Bose Logo.

True

EBA - was your MID changed at same time as CCR?

No TB . .  . MID was in this car  when I got it from Tall Paul

I checked out the volume control  . . .  seems to work as normal  . . . no dramatic increase with each notch 

But as said no real distortion when flat out  . .  .

The  CCR2006 fitted  in my last non Bose MV6 ,  as I recall, seemed to be quite a bit louder than this one is

[Dave DND]

The  CCR2006 fitted  in my last non Bose MV6 ,  as I recall, seemed to be quite a bit louder than this one is

Sounds about right - BOSE units have a much quieter output when connected directly to speakers, as they are supposed to be connected via an amp

[zirk]

If the volume changes quite a bit with each tiny click of volume control, its set for Bose.

I checked out the volume control  . . .  seems to work as normal  . . . no dramatic increase with each notch 

But as said no real distortion when flat out  [/highlight]. .  .

I think your find that scenario happens when people install a Non Bose HU into a Bose set up ie, feeding a Bose Amp, the results are that you go from a low to a very loud level in just a few Volume clicks (overdriving the Amps input).

If a Bose HU is driving a standard Speaker set up (non Bose) then the Volume level range will be normal but be it a bit quieter and lack of noise on full blast.

A Bose HU will still chuck out a couple of watts into a 4 ohm speaker (2 to 3 from memory) so you will get low level sound from it. 

[TheBoy]

Yeah, soz, I'm arse about face. Sounds like you are in Bose mode.

Soz for the misinfo 

[powerslinky]

Bit of an update on this: 

Managed to get a VGC (as new in fact)  Sony minidisc/radio head unit from flea bay. Won it for 26 pounds

OK minidisc is a bit old hat now , but being a musician (of sorts) I have a huge amount of stuff on this format as well as having a recorder to "sync" record any CD I want to hear in the car

I have taken the CCR 2006 out & fitted this.  The sound is so much better than the CCR 2006 & the volume is mega

I need to get a patch lead/s to enable steering wheel controls to work , but I am very very pleased with my 26 quid purchase

So  . . . although I understand that the Sony will maybe have a more powerful built in amp , I'm guessing from the huge volume increase & much better all round sound , that my CCR2006 is set to Bose mode

Also no annoying beeps every time you switch off like the previous Sony CD/radio that was fitted when I got the car