Boss Audio BV4450T User Manual

In-Dash DVD/MP3/CD

BV4450T

Congratulations on your purchase

of a

With Built-In TV Tuner

It has been designed, engineered

and manufactured to bring you the

highest level of performance and

quality, and will afford you years of

listening pleasure.

Thank you for making a your

choice for car audio entertainment.

In-Dash DVD Receiver

AM/FM Receiver

With Built-InTV Tuner

page

CONTENTS

Safety Information

Installation

Wiring Diagram

Operation

Features and Controls

Preparing The Remote Control

Using The Detachable Front Panel

General Operation

Radio Operation

CD/MP3 Operation

DVD/VCD Operation

Data Disc Play Operation

Memory Card Play Operation

AV In Operation

TV Operation

Addtional Information

Setup

System Setup

Language Setup

Audio Setup

Digital Setup

Specifications

Troubleshooting

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Safety Information

CAUTION:

This mobile DVD player is a class 1 laser product. However this mobile DVD player uses a visible/invisible laser beam which could cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed. Be sure to operate the mobile DVD player correctly as instructed. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open covers and do not repair yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

WARNING:

- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, and annoying interference, use only the recommended accessories.

- This device is intended for continuous operation. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

DISC NOTES

Disc formats supported by this player

Handling and Cleaning

- Dirt, dust, scratches and warping discs will prevent proper operation.

- Do not place stickers or make scratches on discs.

- Do not bend discs.

- A disc should always be kept in its case when not in use to prevent from damage.

- Do not place discs in the following places:

1. Direct sunlight.

2. Dirty, dusty and damp areas.

3.Near car heaters.

4.On the seats or dashboard.

Disc Cleaning

Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the surface. If the disc is quite dirty, use a soft cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Never use solvents such as benzene, thinner or conventional record cleaners as they may mar the surface of the disc.

Region Management Information

This mobile DVD Player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region number described on a DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this Mobile DVD Player, this Mobile DVD Player cannot play this disc.

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Label side up

Do not touch the underside of the disc

Do not

bend

Wipe the disc from center toward the outside edge

Preparing New Discs with Rough Spots

A new disc may have rough edges on its inside and outside edges. If a disc with rough edges is used, the proper setting will not be performed and the player will not play the disc. Therefore, remove the rough edges in advance by using a ballpoint pen or pencil as shown on the right. To remove the rough edges, press the side of the pen or pencil against the inside and outside edges of the disc.

Rough spots on outside edge

Ball point pen or pencil

Rough spots on inside edge

Installation

Notes:

- Choose the mounting location where the unit

will not distract the driver.

- Before the installation of unit, connect the

wiring temporarily and make sure it is all

connected up properly and the unit and the

system works.

- Use only the parts included with the unit to

ensure proper installation. The use of

unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions.

- Consult with your nearest dealer if

installation requires the drilling of holes or

other modifications of the vehicle.

- Install the unit where it does not get in the

driver's way and cannot injure the passenger if

there is a sudden stop, like an emergency

stop.

- If installation angle exceeds 30° from

horizontal, the unit may not perform properly.

- Avoid installing the unit where it will be

subject to high temperature, such as from

direct sunlight, or from hot air, from the

heater, or where it would be subject to

dust, dirt or excessive vibration.

DIN Front/Rear-Mount

This unit can be properly installed

either from the 'Front' (conventional DIN

Front-mount) or the ‘Rear' (DIN Rear-

mount installation, utilizing threaded

screw Holes at the sides of the unit

chassis). For details, refer to the

following illustrated installation methods.

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Remove Transit Screws Before Installation

Before installing the unit, please

remove the two screws.

Takeout screws

before installation.

1. DIN Front-Mount (Method A)

Installation Opening

This unit can be installed in any

dashboard having an opening as shown

below:

Installing the unit

Be sure you test all connections first,

and then follow these steps to install the

unit.

1. Make sure the ignition is turned off,

and then disconnect the cable from the

vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal.

2. Disconnect the wire harness and the

antenna.

3. Press the button (7) on the front

panel and remove the control panel (For

details, refer to 'Using the Detachable

Front Panel').

4. Lift the top of the outer trim ring, then

pull it out to remove it.

5. The two supplied keys release tabs

inside the unit's sleeve so you can

remove it. Insert the keys as far as they

will go (with the notches facing up) into

REL

the appropriate slots at the middle left

and right sides of the unit. Then slide the

sleeve off the back of the unit.

6. Mount the sleeve by inserting it into the

opening of the dashboard and bend open

the tabs located around the sleeve with a

screwdriver. Not all tabs will be able to

make contact, so examine which ones

will be most effective. Bending open the

appropriate tabs behind the dashboard to

secure the sleeve in place.

7. Reconnect the wire harness and the

antenna and be careful not to pinch any

wires or cables.

8. Slide the unit into the sleeve until it

locks into place.

9. To further secure the unit, use the

supplied metal strap to secure the back

of the unit in place. Use the supplied

hardware (Hex Nut (M5mm) and Spring

Washer) to attach one end of the strap to

the mounting bolt on the back of the unit.

If necessary, bend the metal strap to fit

your vehicle's mounting area. Then use

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the supplied hardware (Tapping Screw

(5x25mm) and Plain Washer) to attach

the other end of the metal strap to a solid

metal part of the vehicle under the

dashboard. This strap also helps ensure

proper electrical grounding of the unit.

10. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle

battery's negative (-) terminal. Then

replace the outer trim ring and install the

front panel.

Removing the unit

1. Make sure the ignition is turned off,

and then disconnect the cable from the

vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal.

2. Remove the metal strap attached the

back of the unit (if attached).

3. Press the release button to remove the

front panel.

4. Lift the top of the outer trim ring, then

pull it out to remove it.

5. Insert both of the supplied keys into

the slots at the middle left and right sides

of the unit. Then pull the unit out of the

dashboard.

2. DIN Rear-Mount (Method B)

If your vehicle is a Nissan or Toyota,

follow this mounting instruction: Use the

screw holes marked T (Toyota), N

(Nissan) located on both sides of the unit

to fasten the unit to the factory radio

mounting brackets supplied with your

car.

Fasten the unit to the factory radio

mounting brackets. Align the screw holes

on the bracket with the screw holes on

the unit, and then tighten the screws

(5x5mm) on each side.

Note: the outer trim ring, sleeve and

the metal strap are not used for

method B installation.

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Wiring Diagram

White to Rear L CH RCA output

ANTENNA

Socket

TV Socket

White to Front L CH RCA output

Red to Front R CH RCA output

Red to Rear R CH RCA output

Green to SUB-Woofer output

Violet Rear Right+

Violet/Black Rear Right-

Grey FrontRight +

Grey/Black FrontRight -

Yellow to VIDEO output 1

Yellow to VIDEO output 2

White FrontLeft +

White/Black FrontLeft -

Yellowto Battery B+

BlacktoGNDB-

Red toACC

Blue toANT

Green RearLeft +

Green/Black RearLeft -

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Operation

Features and Controls

Front Panel

SEL

14 22 1

Back of Front Panel:

4 7

17 18

AV IN

2140

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