Boss Audio BV7970 User Manual

CONTENTS LIST

PAGE CONTENTS

2 SAFETY INFORMATION

3 DISC AND FORMAT SUPPORTS

4 ACCESSORY INCLUDED

5 INSTALLATION

7 DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL

8 WIRING DIAGRAM-AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS

9 WIRING DIAGRAM-POWER/SPEAKERS

10 PANEL OPEN/CLOSE OPERATION

11 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTION

12 REMOTE FUNCTION

14 BASIC OPERATIONS

18 DUAL ZONE OPERATION

19 AUDIO OPERATION

21 TUNER OPERATION

22 RDS OPERATION

23 iPod OPERATION

24 CD OPERATION

27 MP3/WMA OPERATION

30 JPEG CD OPERATION

31 DVD OPERATION

38 MEMORY CARD OPERATION

39 DivX OPERATION

41 SYSTEM SET UP MENU

47 SPECIFICATION

48 TROUBLE SHOOTING

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION

When Driving

Keep the volume level Iow enough to be aware of the road and traffic conditions.

Caution:

In some countries, it's unlawful to operate a vehicle while video is displayed in the driver's viewing area. Pls always switch the unit's display to "Font Type Display" mode by pressing the DISP/MENU button while driving.

For safety reason, the driver should only enjoy / watch the video while the car is in parking mode.

When Car Washing

Do not expose the product to water or excessive moisture. This could cause electrical shorts, fire or other damage.

When Parked

Parking in direct sunlight can produce very high temperatures inside your vehicle. Give the interior a chance to cool down before starting playback.

Use the Proper Power Supply

This product is designed to operate with a 12 volt DC, negative ground battery system (the regular system in a North American car).

Protect the Disc Mechanism

Avoid inserting any foreign objects into the slot of this player. Failure to follow this may cause malfunction or permanent damage due to the precise mechanism of this unit.

CAUTION:

THIS MOBILE DVD PLAYER IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT. THIS UNIT USES A VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION IF EXPOSED DIRECTLY . BE SURE TO OPERATE THE MOBILE DVD PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR BY YOURSELF PLEASE REFER SERVICING TO A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

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.

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2. DISC AND FORMAT SUPPORTS

A. DISCS CAN PLAY WITH THIS UNIT

Digi tal Versatile Discs (D VDs ) Vide o CDs ( VCD s) HDCD Digi tal Versatile Discs Re cor dab le( DVD+/-R) Digi tal Versatile Discs Re wri tab le( DVD+/-RW) Comp act D isc s (CD s) CD Rec ord abl e (CD -R) CD Rew rit abl e (CD -RW)

B. FORMAT CAN PLAY WITH THIS UNIT

AUDIO FORMAT

Playback CD-DA and MP3 or WMA digital music file on CD-ROM or DVD-ROM

Note of MP3 and WMA:

Supported Sampling frequencies; 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz. Supported Bit-Rates: 32-256 kbps variable bit rate

VIDEO FORMAT

Playback IMAGE JPEG, DVD Video, and, Xvid. on CD-ROM or DVD-ROM

Noted of

MP4

Supported decoding MPEG-4 video defined by ISO 14496-2 Standard a. Simple Profile (SP) and b. Advance Simple Profile (ASP) Supported file format: .mp4 and .m4a (audio only)

Noted of

Supported Home Theatre Profile Supported version: 3.11, 4.12 and 5.x

DivX

DivX DivX

C. DISCS WHICH CAN NOT BE PLAYED

8 cm dis c CD ROM CDV, CDI, CD G,

MP4, DivX

LD DVD RO M DVD RA M

D. NOTE ON REGION CODE

DVD play er s and DVD V id eo disc s ha ve thei r own Re gi on Code n um bers. T hi s unit ca n play t he d isc of al l re gion co de n umber s.

E. DISC MAINTENANCE

ALL

Before playing, wipe the disc using a clean cloth, working from the center hole towards the outside edge.

Never use benzene, thinners, cleaning fluids or anti-static liquids or any other solvent.

Note: A disc may become somewhat scratched (although not enough to make it unusable) depending on you handle it and conditions in the usage environment. Note these scratches are not an indication of any problem with the player.

Label side Up

Do not bend

Never touch the under side of a disc

Wipe the disc surface from the center to the edge.

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3. ACCESSORY INCLUDED

When first unpacking your new full detachable DVD head unit, please check first that the package contains all of the items below. If something is missing, contact the store where you purchased the player.

Owner’s Manual

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Warranty Card

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Remote control

Lithium Battery

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3V

Audio/Video cable

Half Sheeve

Insert Key

1. Dashboard

2. Nut (5mm)

3. Spring washer

4. Screw (4X12mm)

5. Screw

6. Support Strap

7. Plain washer

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4. INSTALLATION

Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily and make sure it is all connected up properly and the unit and system work properly. 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 might not give its optimum performance.

30°

Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperature, such as from direct sunlight, or from hot air, from heater, or where it would be subject to dust dirt or excessive vibration. Be sure to remove the front panel before installing the unit.

DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT

This unit can be property installed either from “Front” (conventional DIN Front-mount) or “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 A and B.

DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)

Installation the unit

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1. Dashboard

2. Holder After inserting the half sleeve into the dashboard, select the appropriate tab according to the thickness of the dashboard material and bend them inwards to secure the holder in place.

3. Screw

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1. Dashboard

2. Nut (5mm)

3. Spring washer

4. Screw (4X12mm)

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5. Screw

6. Support Strap Be sure to use the support strap to secure

the back of the unit in place. The strap can be bent by hand to the desired angle.

7. Plain washer

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Removing the unit

a

a. Frame b. Insert fingers into the groove in the front

of frame and pull out to remove the frame. (When re-attaching the frame,

b

c

Trim Plate Installation:

Push the trim plate against the chassis until it is fitted. You must do this before you install the front panel, otherwise it can't be attached.

DIN REAR-MOUNT (METHOD B)

Installation using the screw holes on the sides of the unit. Fastening the unit to the factory radio mounting bracket.

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point the side with a groove down wards and attach it.)

c. Insert the levers supplied with the unit into

the grooves at both sides of the unit as shown in figure until they click. Pulling the levers makes it possible to remove the unit from the dashboard.

1. Select a position where the screw holes of the bracket and the screw holes of the main unit become aligned (are fitted) and tighten the screws at 2 places on each side.

2. Screw

3. Factory radio mounting bracket.

4. Dashboard or Console

5. Hook (Remove this part)

Note: the mounting box, outer trim ring, and half-sleeve are not used for method B installation.

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5. DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL (D.C.P.)

Removing The Detachable Control Panel (D.C.P.).

RELEASE BUTTON

D.C.P.

Attaching the Detachable Control panel (D.C.P.)

1.

2.

1. Turn the Power off.

2. Press the Panel Release Button.

3. Remove the D.C.P.

1. Insert the right side of the D.C.P. Into the main unit. NOTE: The D.C.P. Must be attached into the T-Joint.

2. Press the D.C.P. On to the left side of middle of D.C.P. Until a “click” sound is heard.

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CAUTION

DO NOT insert the D.C.P from the left side. Doing so may damage it. The D.C.P can easily be damaged by shocks. After removing it, place it in a protective case and be careful not to drop it or subject it to strong shocks. When the release button is pressed and the D.C.P is unlocked, the car's vibrations may cause it to fall. To prevent damage to the D.C.P, always store it in a protective case after detaching it. The rear connector that connects the main unit and the D.C.P is an extremely important part. Be careful not to damage it by pressing on it with fingernails, pens, screwdrivers, etc.

Note:

If the D.C.P is dirty, wipe off the dirt with soft, dry cloth only. And use a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean the socket on the back

Socket

of the D.C.P.

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6. WIRING DIAGRAM-AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS

SUB-WOOFER OUTPUT

SUB-W OUT

2nd AUDIO OUTPUT

2nd AUDIO OUT

CAMERA/VIDEO INPUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO INPUT (RIGHT)

AUDIO IN R

AUDIO INPUT (LEFT)

AUDIO IN L

BLUE

ORANGE

YELLOW

RED

WHITE

SUB

WOOFER

HEAD PHONE

VCR or DVD

or

GAME CONSOLE

FUSE

VIDEO (1) OUTPUT

VIDEO OUT (1)

VIDEO (2) OUTPUT

VIDEO OUT (2)

YELLOW

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7. WIRING DIAGRAM - POWER / SPEAKERS (ISO)

FUSE

20-PIN

AUDIO/POWER

HARNESS

(See Figure 1 )

GREY

REAR

CHANNEL

BLACK

FRONT

CHANNEL

BLUE/WHITE

STRIPE

POWER

AMPLIFIER

REMOTE

ORANGE

REVERSE(+)

OVERRIDE

WIRE

PINK

ISO CONNECTOR (See Figure 2)

(Not supplied)

RCA-TO-RCA

WHITE

RED

L-CHL-CHR-CH R-CH

CABLES

WHITE

RED

Connect to power amplifier, If not used, Tape bare end of wire.

Reverse gear signal Connect to Back Lamp Lead +

P

Gearbox

R N

Switch

D 2 L

ANTENNA

JACK

AMP

(Not supplied)

ANTENNA

EXTENDER

CABLE

CONNECTOR B

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CONNECTOR A

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Figure 2

ISO CONNECTOR 4 PIN + 8 PIN FEMALE WITH MALE TERMINAL

PIN WIRE COLOR FUNCTION / LABEL A4 A5 A7 A8

B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8

ISO CONNECTOR WIRING CHART

YELLOW BLUE RED BLACK VIOLET VIOLET / BLACK GREY GREY / BLACK WHITE WHITE / BLACK GREEN GREEN / BLACK

CONSTANT 12 VOLTS (+)

POWER ANTENNA IGNITION(ACC) GROUND RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER ( ) RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+) RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER ( ) LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+) LEFT FRONT SPEAKER ( ) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) LEFT REAR SPEAKER ( )

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1 2

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20 PIN AUDIO / POWER HARNESS

PIN WIRE COLOR FUNCTION / LABEL

GREY / BLACK

1 2

GREY VIOLET

3 4

VIOLET/BLACK

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ORANGE GREEN

6 7

GREEN / BLACK

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RED BLACK

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RED

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WHITE

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WHITE / BLACK

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BLUE/WHITE

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BLUE YELLOW

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BLACK WHITE

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RED

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BLACK

20

WHITE

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20 PIN HARNESS PIN CHART

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RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER ( ) RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER (+) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER (+) RIGHT REAR SPEAKER ( ) REVERSE OVERRIDE WIRE (+) LEFT REAR SPEAKER (+) LEFT REAR SPEAKER ( ) IGNITION (ACC) REAR PRE-AMPLIFIER LINE OUT COMMON RIGHT REAR PRE-AMPLIFIER LINE OUT LEFT FRONT SPEAKER (+) LEFT FRONT SPEAKER ( ) POWER AMPLIFIER REMOTE (+) POWER ANTENNA

CONSTANT 12 VOLTS (+)

CHASSIS GROUND LEFT FRONT PRE-AMPLIFIER LINE OUT RIGHT FRONT PRE-AMPLIFIER LINE OUT FRONT PRE-AMPLIFIER LINE OUT COMMON LEFT REAR PRE-AMPLIFIER LINE OUT

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Figure 1Pin View

8. PANEL OPEN/CLOSE OPERATION (MOTORIZED SLIDE DOWN VERSION)

This unit is equipped with the most advanced full logic motorized slide down system. You can enjoy this advance technology with just a single press of the “OPEN” button Please read carefully the following operation instruction before operating the unit.

OPEN / CLOSE THE PANEL:

Press the Open button to slide down (open) a closed panel or to slide up (close) an opened panel.

LOADING A CD

When the panel is in the slide down position, the disc slot becomes accessible. Insert a CD through the disc slot, the CD will be automatically loaded and the panel will also close automatically & playback will begin. If no CD is inserted, press Open button again to slide up(close) the panel.

EJECTING A CD

Press Open button to slide down the panel, if a CD is loaded, it will be ejected automatically. No further key press is needed. If the ejected CD is not being removed, after 10 seconds it will be reloaded automatically. And the panel will automatically slide up after disc has been reloaded.

Warning : If the ejected disc remains in the slot, the Open button will not function, so closing the panel by using Open button is prevented unless the disc is removed or reloaded.

CAUTION:

A) Please always use the “OPEN” button to slide up/ down the front panel. Please never try to

slide up or down the front panel manually, this will cause serious & permanent damage to the

slide down mechanism, and this will void the warranty.

B) Please do not try to detach / remove the front panel ( by pressing the detach button ) or attach

the front panel when the panel is in the slide down position. This may cause serious & permanent damage to the unit & panel. Only attach or detach the front panel when the panel is in the slide up position.

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9. CONTROL PANEL FUNCTION

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(DVD AUDIO)

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(DVD MENU)

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OPERATIONS:

KEY

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SYSTEM T UN ER CD/M P3 /W MA

Sho rt

Pre ss

Mut e

Ope n

& Clo se

Pan el Rele ase but ton

Aud io Men u

Mod e

Enc oder Volu me

Dis play

4

(DVD MENU)

Sub -W

Ix- bas s

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Lon g

Pre ss

Pow er

Par kin g

2 Zon e

Men u

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Sho rt

Lon g

Pre ss

Pan el Rele ase but ton

3.5 mm A/V In Ja ck

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TA

PTY

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AS

Memor y 1

M1

Memor y 2

M2

Memor y 3

M3

Memor y 4

M4

Memor y 5

M5

Memor y 6

M6

Band

Tune U p

See k Up

Tune

See k

Dow n

Down

Sho rt Pre ss

Eje ct

Ok

Pau se/Play

Sto p

Rep eat Off

Repe at Trac k

Rep eat Disc

Ran dom

Fol der

Fil e/Trac k Up

Fil e/Trac k

Dow n

Lon g

Pre ss

Set -up

Fas t

For ward

Fas t

Bac kward

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DVD

Sho rt Pre ss

Eje ct

Pan el Rele ase but ton

Ok

OSD

Pau se/Play

Sto p

Sho rt pres s M4

Nex t

Bac k

Rep eat Off

Rep eat Cha pter

Rep eat Tit le

DVD M enu

DVD Au dio

For ward

Bac kward

Lon g

Pre ss

Set -up

Fas t

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10. REMOTE FUNCTION

OPERATIONS:

KEY

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SYST EM TUNE R CD

Sho rt

Pre ss

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Mut e

Ope n

& Clo se

Aud io Men u

Mod e

Volu me

Up

Volu me

Dow n

2-Z one

Lon g

Pre ss

Pow er

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15

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Sho rt Pre ss

Tune

Up

Tune

Dow n

See k Up

See k Dow n

M1

M2

M3

M4

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Lon g

Pre ss

Mem ory

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Mem ory

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Mem ory

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Mem ory

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MP3

Sho rt Pre ss

Lon g

Pre ss

Eje ct

Fas t

For ward

Fas t

Bac kward

Lef t

Rig ht

Up

Dow n

Trac k Up

Trac k

Dow n

Ok Ok Ok

Pau se/Play

Stop Stop Stop

Trac k NO. Acc ess

Sho rt Pre ss

Lon g

Pre ss

Eje ct

Fas t

For ward

Fas t

Bac kward

For ward

Bac kward

Lef t

Rig ht

Up

Dow n

Fil e Up

Fil e

Dow n

Pau se/Play Paus e/P lay

Fil e NO. Acc ess

Sho rt Pre ss

Eje ct

Fas t

Lef t

Rig ht

Up

Dow n

Nex t

Bac k

DVD

Lon g

Pre ss

Num eric 1

Num eric 2

Num eric 3

Num eric 4

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OPERATIONS:

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SYST EM TU NE R CD/M P3 /W MA

Sho rt Pre ss

DIS PLAY

Lon g

Pre ss

Sub -W

iX- Bass

MEN U

Sho rt Pre ss

M5

M6

Ban d

Lon g

Pre ss

Mem ory

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Mem ory

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Sho rt Pre ss

Trac k NO. Acc ess

Fil e NO. Acc ess

Trac k NO. Acc ess Fil e NO. Acc ess

Trac k NO. Acc ess

Fil e NO. Acc ess

Trac k NO. Acc ess

Fil e NO. Acc ess

Trac k NO. Acc ess

Fil e NO. Acc ess

Trac k NO. Acc ess

Fil e NO. Acc ess

Trac k NO. Acc ess

Fil e NO. Acc ess

Set U p

Rep eat Off

Repe at Trac k

Rep eat Disc

Lon g Pre ss

DVD

Sho rt

Pre ss

Num eric 5

Num eric 6

Num eric 7

Num eric 8

Num eric 9

Num eric 0

VCD : PBC

DVD : DVD M ENU

Set U p

Rep eat Off

Rep eat Cha pter

Rep eat Tit le

Zoo m

OSD

Go To

Sub title

Tit le

DVD

Aud io

Ang le

Lon g

Pre ss

Numeric +10

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11. BASIC OPERATIONS

3) PANEL RELEASE BUTTON (RELEASE)

Press this button to remove the control panel.

1) POWER ON/OFF BUTTON ( )

Long press the POWER button or Short Press any other button on the front of the unit (except the Open/Eject) to turn On the unit. Long press the POWER button to turn Off the unit.

1) MUTE BUTTON ( )

Short Press the MUTE button to mute the audio output, and “Mute” will appear on the display. Press the mute button again to restore the audio output to the previous level.

8) SUB-WOOFER (SUBWFR)

Long Press the SUB-W button to activate the Sub-woofer function On, and “Sub-woofer” will appear on the LCD display for 3 seconds. press the SUB-W button again to turn off the Subwoofer function.

Please refer to the related description in “Audio Operation of Sub-woofer” for details operation of the Sub-woofer control !

The Subwoofer Level and Low Pass Filter control will only appear in the Audio Menu only if the Subwoofer function is currently activated 'On”.

10) iX-BASS BUTTON (iX-BASS )

Long Press the iX-Bass button to turn on the IX-Bass function, and “iX-Bass” will appear in the LCD display for 3 seconds. Press the iX-Bass button again to turn off the IX-Bass function

Please refer to the related description in “Audio Operation of iX-Bass” for details operation of iX-Bass control !

The IX-Bass Boost Level control will only appear in the Audio Menu only if the iX-Bass function is currently activated 'On”.

5) MODE BUTTON (MODE)

Short Press the MODE button to select a different mode of operation as indicated on the display panel. Available modes include Tuner, DVD, Card(SD/MMC Card), AV IN.

6) ENCODER VOLUME BUTTON

To increase the volume, rotate the volume control knob clockwise. To decrease the volume, rotate the volume control knob counter clockwise. When the volume is adjusted, the volume level is shown on the display panel as a number ranging from 00 (lowest) to 46 (highest).

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