Boss Audio BV8973T User Manual

To ensure safety while driving

and to comply with laws,

drivers should not watch video or

operate the video device while driving.

Content

Precaution......................................

Safety Information.........................

Disc Note.......................................

Installation ....................................

Electric Connection ......................

Remote Control ............................

Basic Operation ............................

Main Menu Operation......................

Setting animation...........................

Setting disc....................................

Setting radio...................................

Setting TV.......................................

Setting wallpaper............ ................

Version about..................................

Setting time.......... .........................

Setting audio mode.........................

Setting video mode.........................

Setting OSD language....................

Setting skin....................................

TFT display calibration. ..................

Rear View Camera ........................

Control Panel ................................

Unit keys ........................................

Radio Operation............................

Listening to the radio ......................

Storing and Listening to a memory

station ........................................

Automatic Memory Storing &

Program Scanning.......................

Media Operation.............................

Basic Operation ..............................

Selecting Play Mode ........................

On-Screen Display Function .............

Digital Video Special Function........

Multi-Subtitle Language function.......

Multi-audio language Function..........

Multi-angle Function........................

Tit l e menu function ..........................

A-B Repeat function.........................

Program function.............................

Step

function..................................

Slow speed function........................

TV operation..................................

AUX Operation ...............................

AV Operation..................................

USB Operation ...............................

Card Operation ..............................

SWC Operation..............................

SParental Control...........................

Region Code..................................

Specification .................................

Troubleshooting.............................

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Precaution

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING PLAYER .

Before operating the unit, read this manual thoroughly and keep it handy for future reference . To avoid injury or accident , read the following precautions before installing and operating the unit .

ON INSTALLATION

DO NOT install any receiver in locations where;

- it may obstruct the steering wheel and gearshift lever operations, as this may result in a traffic accident.

- it may obstruct the operation of safety devices such as air bags, as this may result in a fatal accident.

- it may obstruct visibility. DO NOT operate any receiver while manipulating the steering wheel, as this may result in a traffic accident. The driver must not watch the monitor while driving. IF THE DRIVER watches the monitor while driving, it may lead to carelessness and cause an accident. IF YOU NEED to operate the receive while driving, be sure to look ahead carefully or you may be involved in a traffic accident. IF THE PARK ING BRAKE is not engaged.“ ParkingBrake” flashes on the monitor, and no playback picture will be shown.

- This warning appears only when the parking brake wire is connected to the parking brake system built in the car ( refer to the electric connection)

A BOSS AUDIO MULTIMEDIA

ABOUT THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) PANEL

Do not press on the LCD panel on the unit as doing so can distort the picture or cause a malfunction . The picture may become unclear , or the LCD panel may be damaged .

NOTES ON CLEANING

-Clean the LCD panel with a slightly damp soft cloth.

-Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray .

- Do not use alcohol to clean the screen .

If your car was parked in a cold or hot place, the picture may not be clear . The monitor is not damaged . The picture will become clear the temper ature in your car becomes normal .

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Safety Information

CAUTION:

THIS DIGITAL VIDEO PLAYER IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS DIGITAL VIDEO PLAYER USES A VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE .

HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE DIGITAL VIDEO 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

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 and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

IS INTENDED FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION.

Macro vision Corporation,

REGION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION:

This Digital Video Player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is recorded on a Digital Video disc. If the Region number described on the Digital Vid eo disc does not correspond to the Region number of this

Digital Video Player, this Digital Video Player cannot play this disc.

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Disc Note

Disc formats supported by this player

Audio and Video Disc size 12 cm

Audio Disc size 12 cm

Digital Video

VCD

MP3

Digital Video

VCD

MP3

Discs which cannot be played with this player

Digital Video-RAM CDV CDG

Handling and Cleaning

Dirt, dust, scratches and warping disc will cause misoperation. Do not place stickers or make scratches on discs. Do not warp discs. A disc should always be kept in its case when not in use to prevent from damaging.

not place discs in the following

Do 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 moistured with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Never use solvents such as benzine, thinner or conventional record cleaners as they may mar the surface of the disc.

Note:

A disc may become somewhat scratched (although not enough to make it

unusable) depending on your 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 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 ball point pen or pencil 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

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Installation

NOTES:

1. Choose the mounting location where the unit will not interfere with the normal driving function of the driver.

2. Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily and make sure it is all connected up properly and the unit and the system work properly.

3. Use only the parts included of unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions.

4. Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or other modifications of the vehicle.

5. Install the unit where it does not get in the driver s way and cannot injure passenger if there is a sudden stop, like an emergency stop.

. Avoid installing the unit where it would 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.

7. If installation optimum performance.

angle exceeds 30 from horizontal, the unit might not give its

DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT

This unit can be properly 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.

with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use

the

Removing the unit

1. Press the REL button to release the front panel .

2. Remove the control panel .

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Installation

Installation the unit

3. Remove the PLASTIC COVER of the both sides away

PLASTIC COVER

4. Insert the two KEY PLAT into the grooves at both sides of the unit as shown in figure until they click .

KEY PLATE

5. Pulling the levers makes it possible to remove the unit from the dashboard .

SPRING WASHER

PLAIN WA SHER

TAP PI NG SCREW

DASH BOARD

HEX NUT

METAL MOUNTING STRAP

CONSOLE

SLIDE BRACKET HOUSING

HEX BOLT

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Installation

How To Remove And Install The Front Panel

When detaching or attaching the control panel, be careful not to damage the connectors on the back of the control panel and on the panel holder.

Detaching Control Panel

Before detaching the control panel, be sure to turn off the power.

1). Press the “REL” release button and the left hand side of front panel will release.

RELEASE BUTTON

2). Pull-off the front panel and keep the front panel into the case .

PROTECTIVE CASE

Attaching Control Panel

1). First insert the right hand side of the front panel into the hollow of the unit . (NOTE : the “bulge” point on the panel must be attached into the hollow of the unit .)

2). Gently push the left hand side of the front panel until you feel a

Hollow

Bulge

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“ Click” .

Installation

CHANGING THE CONTROL PANEL ANGLE

When you want to change the viewing angle of the operating unit to play, you can touch the section on touch screen (or press the button on the front panel) repeatedly to select the desired angle as follows:

ANGLE 1 - ANGLE 2

ANGLE 1 ANGLE 2

- ANGLE 3 - ANGLE 4 - ANGLE 1 .

ANGLE 3ANGLE 4

Caution:

Do not insert your finger behind the control panel.

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Electric Connection

WIRING CONNECTION

RCH IN RED

VIDEO OUT(2) YELLOW

AUX 2 VIDEO INYELLOW

LCH IN WHITE

RCH RED

LCH WHITE

RADIO ANTENNA JACK

IGNITION SWITCH(B+)

MEMORY BACK-UP(B+)

GROUND(B-)

AUTO ANTENNA

FRONT

LCH SPK.

AUX2

REAR RCA OUTPUT CABLE

TV ANTENNA JACK

FUSE

RED

YELLOW

BLACK

BLUE

WHITE

WHITE/BLACK

RCA CABLE

FRONT RCA OUTPUT CABLE

FUSE

LIGHT GREEN

GREY

GREY/BLACK

REAR CAMERA INPUT YELLOW

SUBWOOFER GREY

VIDEO IN YELLOW

FRONT RCA RED R

VIDEO OUT

YELLOW

FRONT RCA WHITE L

KEY GROUND(BLACK) KEY 1(BROWN) KEY 2(WHITE)

VIOLET/WHITE

(B+)12V REAR CAMERA SWITCH

(B-)PARKING BRAKE

FRONT RCH SPK.

REAR

LCH SPK.

GREEN

GREEN/BLACK

VIOLET

VIOLET/BLACK

REAR RCH SPK.

Note:

the ground connection cable (parking brake B-) must be connected in order for pictures to be played back to the monitor. If the cable has not been correctly connected, the message “PARKING BRAKE” appears on the monitor.

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