Boss Audio BV8728B User Manual

BV8728B

RDS (Radio data system) operations

DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/MPEG4 operations DVD setup

Bluetooth Hands-free Function

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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 described in this manual.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Do not open covers and do not attempt to repair this product 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.

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 the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this Mobile DVD Player, this Mobile DVD Player cannot play this disc.

DISC NOTES

You can playback the following discs: DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO VIDEO CD/AUDIO CD MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4

Handling and Cleaning

- Dirt, dust, scratches and warped 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 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.

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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 disc will not be properly seated 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. Press the side of the pen or pencil against the inside and outside edges of the disc.

Installation

Notes:

- Choose a mounting location where the unit will not distract the driver.

- Before the installation of the unit, connect the wiring temporarily and make sure it is all

connected 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 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 mounting options

This unit can be installed either from the ‘Front’ (conventional DIN Front-mount) or the ‘Rear’ (DIN Rear-mount installation using the threaded holes on the sides of the chassis). For details, refer to the following illustrated installation methods.

Remove transit screws before installation

Before installing the unit, please remove the two transit screws.

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1. DIN front-mount (method A)

Installation opening

This unit can be installed in any dashboard opening with dimensions as shown below:

”

(53 mm)

”

(182 mm)

Installing the unit

Be sure to test all connections first, then follow these steps to install the unit.

1. Make sure the ignition is turned off. Disconnect the cable from the vehicle battery negative (-)

terminal.

2. Disconnect the wire harness and the antenna.

3. Press the ( ) on the front panel and remove the control panel (for details, refer to

RELEASE

‘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 the appropriate slots at the center of the left and right sides of the unit. Then slide the sleeve off the back of the unit.

Notch

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 the opening to determine which tabs will be most effective. Bend open the appropriate tabs behind the dashboard to secure the sleeve in place.

7. Reconnect the wire harness and the antenna, being 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 surface. Then use 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.

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10. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle battery’s negative (-) terminal. Then replace the outer

trim ring and install the unit’s front panel (see the steps of ‘to install the front panel’).

Removing the unit

1. Make sure the ignition is turned off, and then disconnect the cable from the vehicle battery

negative (-) terminal.

2. Remove the metal strap attached to the back of the unit (if present).

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 these mounting instructions: Use the screw holes marked T (Toyota) or N (Nissan) located on both sides of the unit to fasten the unit to the factory radio mounting brackets supplied with your car.

5mmMAX

N/T

Left handside

Right handside

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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Using the detachable front panel

Removing the detachable front panel

The front panel of the unit may be removed as a theft deterrent. After removing the front panel, use the case provided to prevent the front panel from getting damaged.

1. Press the ( ) button to open the front panel.

Pull off the front panel.

RELEASE

3. Store the front panel in its protective case.

REL button

protective case

front panel

Attaching the front panel

Hold the right side of the front panel with the plate facing forwards. First attach the right side of the front panel to the unit by inserting it into the right notch. Then push the left side of the front panel inwards to fix it in the right place.

Be sure it is

fully inserted. If not, the display or some of the keys may not function properly.

Wiring diagram

Many vehicles are fitted with ISO connectors behind the dashboard, which makes it easier to connect your car radio. These connections can be found in the dashboard where the car radio will be fitted. Use these cables to connect the car radio. Should your car not be fitted with these ISO connectors, we strongly advise you to consult your car dealer or a specialist to obtain the right adaptor. Once you have these cables, you will need to connect your loudspeakers and the power supply to the ISO connector, following the connection instructions below.

NOTE:

INCORRECT WIRING OR OPERATION WILL VOID THE WARRANTY OF THIS UNIT. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible in the event of a malfunction if the connections are not made properly.

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Radio Antenna Socket

Video output socket 1 (Yellow)

Video output socket 2 (Yellow)

RCA connector to rear left output (White)

RCA connector to rear right output (Red)

Video input To car rear view camera (Yellow)

Coaxial digitalaudiooutput Socket (Orange)

Subwoofer output

RCA connector to front right output (Red)

Socket (Green)

RCA connector to front left output (White)

ISO connector: Part A: A1:

No Connect

A2:

No Connect

A3:

No Connect

A4:

Battery B+ (Yellow)

A5:

Antenna (Blue)

A6:

No Connect

A7:

Accessory (Red)

A8:

Ground B- (Black)

MEMORY B+ (YELLOW)

GROUND B-(BLACK)

FRONT

4 ohm

LEFT

SPEAKER

REAR 4 ohm

ISO CONNECTOR

ACC B+ (RED)

WHITE

WHITE /BLACK

GREEN

GREEN /BLACK

POWER B+FOR RADIO ANTENNA ( )BLUE

GREY

GREY /BLACK

VIOLET

VIOLET /BLACK

FRONT 4 ohm

REAR 4 ohm

FUSE 15A

REVERSING CAMERA ACTIVAIONWIRE B+ (PINK)

PARKINGBRAKE WIRE B ()

PINK/BLACK

RIGHT

SPEAKER

Part B: B1:

Rear Right + (Violet)

B2:

Rear Right - (Violet/Black)

B3:

FrontRight+(Grey)

B4:

Front Right - (Grey/Black)

B5:

Front Left + (White)

B6:

Front Left - (White/Black)

B7:

Rear Left + (Green)

B8:

Rear Left - (Green/Black)

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WATCHING THE VIDEO MONITOR IS FORBIDDEN WHILE DRIVING:

The “PARKING BRAKE” wire must be connected to the parking brake system of your car. The LCD screen will display video images ONLY when the parking brake is engaged.

If the parking brake is not engaged, the screen will display the message “DISABLED WHILE DRIVING”. This is a safety feature designed to prevent the driver from watching a video while driving. The video output of this unit is not affected by this.

Note: In Radio Mode or CD/MP3 Mode images will be displayed on the monitor whether or not the parking brake is engaged.

Connecting the Parking Brake line to the parking brake system built in the car

Parking Brake line(Pink/Black)

Parking brake indicator Light

Parking Brake

Parking Brake switch

(Inside the car)

To metallic body or chassis of yourcar

Car Battery

Connecting the reversing line to taillight on the car

To reversing line

To taillight

To Car Battery

Taillight line

Taillight

After connecting, at power on state, when you start up the reverse gear, the unit will receive the picture from car rear view camera.

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Operations

Features and controls Front panel

SRC

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Car radio after sliding down the front panel after removing the front panel

Turning the unit on/off

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- Turn the unit on by pressing any button except the (Release) button. When the unit is switched on, press and hold down the button to go to standby mode.

Mute on/off: MUTE

- Press the ( ) button to shut off the sound output. Press it again to resume previous sound level.

ANTI-THEFT LED indicator

Flashes when the front panel is removed.

Select source

Press the button to display the main menu (or root

SRC

menu). Then you can access all the features (Such as RADIO, BT, DISC, SD, USB, AV IN.) by tapping on the touch screen icons. Touch an icon to select a source. Touch the icon “ ” icon to exit the menu and return to the previous mode. : The GPS,AV2, and

Note

TV(MTV)function are not available for this unit.

Sound adjustment

Adjust the volume by pressing the button.

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