BOSS BVFL10.4 User Manual

CONTENTS

BVFL10.4 User’s Manual - Contents

2 General precautions

2 Safety precautions

3 Installation precautions

3 Operation precautions

3 Features

3 What is included?

4 Monitor controls and features

5 Remote control

5 Remote control battery replacement

6 System wiring

7 Monitor installation

8 Releasing and opening the monitor

9 Powering up the monitor

9 Turning on the dome lights

10 On screen menu system

11 Troubleshooting

12 Specifications

Congratulations on your purchase
of a Video Monitor.

It has been designed, engineered and
manufactured to bring you the highest
level of performance and quality, and
will afford you years of viewing
pleasure.

Thank you for making your
choice in car video entertainment!

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BVFL10.4

10.4" Flip Down TFT Monitor

U S E R ’ S M A N U A L

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General precautions

Safety precautions

Please read this manual completely
and carefully prior to attempting to
install your new mobile video
equipment. Installed correctly, your

equipment will provide you with

years of enjoyable and safe usage.

Installation of this equipment in any
portion of a vehicle which impairs or
distracts the driver is improper and
dangerous.

assumes no liability
whatsoever for failure to follow the
proper installation of this product.

Please keep this manual in a safe place
for future reference.

• Do not operate this equipment while
driving – safe driving should always
be your highest priority.

• This product should not be installed
in a location which allows the monitor
screen to be visible to the driver of the
vehicle. In some states and countries,
the viewing of images on a screen
inside a vehicle is illegal, even by
people other than the driver. Be sure
that the installation and operation of
this system is in compliance with local
rules and regulations.

SHOCK HAZARD! Do not open the case
of this product. There are dangerous

voltages present within the unit. There are
no user-serviceable parts within the unit.

• Do not open or attempt to repair this
unit yourself. Dangerous high voltages
are present which may result in electric
shock. Refer any repairs to a qualified
service technician.

• Do not attempt to repair a damaged,
broken or faulty power cord. Replace
it with a new one immediately.

• To avoid risk of electronic shock or
damage to the monitor, do not permit
any of this equipment to become damp
or wet from water or drinks. If this does
occur, immediately unplug the power
cord and send the monitor to your
local dealer or service center as soon
as possible.

• If there is smoke or any peculiar odor
present during use or if there is damage
to any of the component enclosures,
immediately unplug the power cord
and send the monitor to your local
dealer or service center as soon as
possible .

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Operating precautions

Turn the unit off when it is not in use.

Avoid dropping any metal objects or
inflammable items into the monitor
ventilation slots.

Do not place objects on or suspend
objects from the power cord, as this
may damage the cord.

Installation precautions

Choose a mounting location in your
vehicle where the unit will not distract
or otherwise interfere with the driver’s
ability to control the vehicle.

Do not install components in areas
which are susceptible to rain, moisture,
direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold,
excessive dust, dirt or humidity.

If installation requires drilling holes or
other modifications to the vehicle,
consult with your nearest dealer or
professional car audio installer.

Use only the installation parts and
hardware provided with the unit to
ensure proper installation. Using other
parts can cause malfunction and
possible damage to your video
monitor.

Use only a power source with 12 Volts
DC (negative ground).

Before final installation, temporarily
connect the wiring according to the
diagram near the end of this manual,
check it to ensure that it has been
connected properly, and test the unit
to make sure it is working correctly.

After the monitor is installed, do not
arbitrarily pull it down or strike it. This
may loosen the mounting screws and
cause it to fall down.

What is included?

When first unpacking your new flip­down monitor, please check first that
the package contains all of the items
below. If something is missing, contact
the store where you purchased the
player.

• LCD monitor housing

• Wireless remote control with
battery

• Video/power interface cable
with inline fuse

• Metal mounting plate

• Black machine screws

(for attaching monitor to mounting plate)

Features

Your new video monitor features the
following:

• TFT Active Matrix LCD display

• Overhead console mounting
bracket

• On-screen menu system

• Audio/video input controls

• Dual built-in dome lights

• Wireless remote control

DOWN POWERUP MODE

Monitor Controls and Features

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REMOTE IR SENSOR

1

UP/DOWN BUTTONS

These buttons are used to increase
or decrease parameters in the on­screen display menu system.

2

MODE

This button enables the on-screen
display menu system. Once enabled,
this button is used as an ENTER
button.

3

4

POWER ON/OFF

This button turns the monitor system
on and off.

5

POWER LED

1 3 4 52

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Remote Control

Release button

Battery

The remote battery is held in a small “drawer” on
one edge of the remote. To open this drawer, press
and hold the small button on the edge of this drawer
(as shown below) and slide the drawer out.

Insert a new battery and push the drawer back fully
into the remote.

Changing the battery in the remote control

POWER

Press to turn unit ON or OFF.

1

A/V SOURCE SELECTOR

Use this button to switch between A/V
Source 1 and A/V Source 2.

5

UP/DOWN BUTTONS

These buttons are used to increase
or decrease parameters in the on­screen display menu system.

3

1

2

4

5

SLEEP

This monitor shuts off automatically
after a certain period of non-use. Use
the time button to change the length
of time required before auto shut-off.

2

MODE

This button enables the on-screen
display menu system. Once enabled,
this button is used as an ENTER button.

4

3

POWER

SLEEP

–

+

AV

MODE

On a towel or soft cloth, gently place the monitor assembly “face down” on a stable
work surface.

Using the wires provided, complete the audio, video and power connections in
your vehicle as shown in the diagram below.

VIDEO SOURCE 1

(DVD player,
video game, etc.

)

VIDEO SOURCE 2

(DVD player,
video game, etc.

)

RED

BLACK

to Chassis Ground

DOME LIGHTS

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System wiring

VIDEO INPUT 1
(YELLOW)

FUSE

RED

BLACK

YELLOW

Constant +12VDC

to +12VDC Trigger
(for Dome Light)

to Chassis Ground

BLACK

VIDEO INPUT 2
(WHITE)

12V

Battery

Thread all the wires through the
round hole in the center of the
mounting plate.

Install the monitor onto the
mounting plate, using at least six
of the screws provided.

Attach the monitor mounting plate
by screwing through the headliner
and into the existing roof supports
or the wood bracket you made (see
TIP below).

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Monitor installation

INSTALLATION TIP

Make a MOUNTING BRACKET out of wood. This bracket mounts under the headliner,
and provides a mounting surface to which the housing of the flip-down monitor can
be attached.

NOTE

Hardware shown in this illustration
is not provided due to varying
installation requirements.

If you have any doubts about this type of installation, please consult
your local mobile electronics retailer. Making holes in the roof of
your vehicle will cause damage which is expensive to repair.

CAUTION: Make sure the
screws are NOT long enough
to go through the roof!

To lower the monitor, press the Monitor Release button and pull the monitor down.
It will drop freely to 45º.

To lower the monitor further, continue pulling down and the internal mechanism
will permit further movement and will hold the monitor in the position in which you
leave it.

To avoid accidental damage, we suggest you always close the monitor assembly
when it is not in use. To do so, rotate the monitor back to a 0º left-to-right position,
and push it up into the monitor base until you hear a “click.” Test that it is secured
by gently pulling down on monitor frame.

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Releasing and lowering the monitor

Push the monitor
release button forward

Pull the monitor screen
down to the desired angle

To turn the monitor on, press and hold the POWER button for two seconds. When
the power is ON, if an input signal is present, the picture will be displayed on the
screen. If no signal is present, the monitor will display the message "NO SIGNAL."

If you know a video input signal is present but the monitor displays "NO SIGNAL,"
be sure to try pressing the AV SELECT button to see if your input source is connected
to the other AV input.

To adjust the monitor image, press MODE to access the various adjustment controls
such as BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST. Use the +/- buttons to adjust each parameter
until you are satisfied with the picture quality.

This unit features a three-position switch for the dome lights. The switch is located
near the monitor release button. The three positions are ON, ON when the car
dome lights are on, and OFF.

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Powering up the monitor

Turning on the dome lights

This monitor incorporates an on-screen menu display systems which permits you
to setup the monitor for a wide variety of installations and applications.

Enter the menu system by pressing the MODE button on the front of the monitor
or the remote control. Pressing the MODE button steps you through the five main
screens of the menu system. These are, in order: Color, Picture, OSD (On Screen
Display) Menu, Miscellaneous and Exit.

The basic navigation method for this menu system is to:

1 - enter a menu by pressing the MODE button
2 - use the < and > buttons to scroll to the parameter you wish to change
3 - press the MODE button to confirm the selection
4 - use the < and > buttons to adjust the parameter you wish to change
5 - press the MODE button to enter the selection

To leave a menu:

1 - press MODE to move to another menu
2 - press MODE a few times until you arrive at the EXIT screen
3 - wait about 15 seconds, after which time the monitor exits the system automatically.

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On-screen (OSD) menu system

Each of the three main menu areas contain submenus permitting you to adjust
many aspects of your monitor's behavoir.

In the COLOR menu, you can adjust the following:

CONTRAST • BRIGHTNESS • HUE • SATURATION

In the OSD menu, you can adjust the following:

LANGUAGE (language used in the menus)
OSD-H and OSD-V (position of image on monitor screen)
OSD-TIMER (length of time OSD system remains present after last activity.
ON means 5 seconds, OFF means OSD will stay on until you exit the system.
TRANSLUCENT (controls if menu background is opaque or translucent. After
selecting this function, use the < and > keys to turn translucency on or off).

In the MISCELLANEOUS menu, you can adjust the following:

SIGNAL SOURCE (permits you to switch between A/V input sources 1 and 2. After
selecting this function, use the < and > keys to choose the input source).
RESET (YES means return monitor to factory defaults, NO means keep custom
settings you have created).

Sub-menus in the OSD system

Troubleshooting

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If you experience operation or performance problems with this product, compare your
installation with the electrical wiring diagram on the previous page. If problems persist,
read the following troubleshooting tips which may help eliminate the problems.

No picture or
sound.

Power cord is not
properly connected.

A/V input cables not
properly connected.

A/V input source is not
operating properly.

Check that power connections
are properly made and all fuses
are in functioning condition.

Check all cables.

Replace or repair A/V source
(DVD player, video game, etc.)

No picture. A/V signal not present.

Contrast and/or
brightness is set
improperly.

TV reception is poor
(applies to system with TV
tuner only)

Check all cables. If necessary,
repair or replace A/V source.

Adjust contrast and brightness
levels to see if picture appears.

Check and adjust antenna
system. Move to another area
with better reception, if
possible.

Remote control
does not function
properly.

Battery is dead.

Remote is not being used
in direct line-of-sight with
the player or remote IR
sensor. Transmission is
best within 6 feet/35º
angle of IR sensor on the
monitor.

Replace battery.

Be sure when being used, the
remote is being pointed directly
toward the player or remote IR
sensor (if installed).

SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY

Specifications

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A/V SYSTEM

Screen size

Video Compatibility

LCD panel type

Resolution, pixels

Brightness

GENERAL

Operating voltage

Dimensions (L x W x H)

10.4"

NTSC/PAL auto-compatible

Active Matrix TFT

1152 x 234

500 NITS

12V DC

11.4 x 11.0" x 1.3"

BVFL10.4

10.4" Flip Down
TFT Monitor

All specifications subject to change without notice.

MODEL