Boss Audio BVML9384 User Manual

Safety Precautions

Thank you for purchasing this BOSS
AUDIO SYSTEMS Multimedia Receiver!
This unit will provide you with years of
mobile entertainment!

Please read through these operating
instructions so you will know how to

operate your model properly. Please keep

this manual in a safe place for future

reference.

Only connect the unit to a 12-volt power

supply with negative grounding.

Never install this unit where operating it

may impair safe driving conditions.

Never expose this unit, amplifier, and
speakers to moisture or water to prevent

electric sparks or re.

Do not change the fuse on the power

cord without professional guidance. Using

an improper fuse may cause damage to

this unit or even cause re.

Please contact your nearest dealer if one
of the following is experienced:

Viewing While Driving is Strictly
Prohibited! Parking Brake Must Be
Engaged To View

(a). Water or other objects enter the unit.
(b). There is smoke.
(c). Peculiar smell.

To ensure safe driving, please adjust the
volume to a safe and comfortable level in
case of emergency situations.

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Safety Precautions

1. Never disassemble or adjust the unit.

For details, please consult any professional

car shop / dealer for inquiry.

2. If the front panel or TFT monitor is dirty,

please use a clean silicone cloth and neutral

detergent to wipe off the spot. Using a rough

cloth and non-neutral detergent such as
alcohol for cleaning may result in scratching

or decoloration to the monitor.

3. If any abnormal behavior of the unit is
found, please refer to trouble shooting guide
of this manual. If no relevant information is
found, please press the [RESET] key on the
front panel to resume factory default.

4. If you have parked the car in hot or cold

weather for a long time, please wait until

the temperature in the car becomes normal
before operating the unit.

5. Using the car heater in low temperature

environment may result in moisture inside

the unit, DO NOT use the unit in this
situation. Eject the disc and wipe off the
moisture on the disc. If the unit still doesn't

work after a few hours, please contact the

service center.

6. Do not impact the LCD monitor which could
cause damage.

7. To prevent damage to the screen, avoid
touching it with sharp objects.

8. To provide a clear demonstration and an

alternative for easy understanding to the
operation of this unit, graphic illustrations

are used.

However, some illustrations are different

from the actual images displayed on the

screen.

9. Operate the unit correctly according to this
manual to prevent unnecessary problem.
The guarantee won't be valid if the problem
is caused by inappropriate operation.

FCC Statement

1. This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference.

(2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

2. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested

and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential

installation.

This equipment generates uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can

be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation

exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment should be

installed and operated with minimum distance

of 20 centimeters between the radiator and
your body.

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Contents

Safety Precautions ...................................1

Before Using .............................................4

Front Panel .............................................4

Remote Control.......................................5

Notes on Remote Control Usage ............5

Basic Operations ......................................6

Power On / Off ........................................6

Playing Source Selection ........................6

Mute ........................................................6

Volume Adjustment.................................6

Audible Beep Conrmation .....................6

Parking Brake Inhibit...............................6

Adjusting Equalizer Controls...................6

Equalizer (EQ) ........................................6

Adjusting the Fader and Balance ...........7

Settings .....................................................8

System Settings ......................................8

General Settings .....................................8

Calibration...............................................8

SWC Programing ....................................8

Audio Settings.........................................9

Time Settings ..........................................9

Language Settings ................................10

Video Settings.......................................10

Adjust Volume Settings.........................10

Radio Mode .............................................11

Select Radio as Playing Source ...........11

Select One Radio Band ........................11

Tune......................................................11

Preset Station .......................................11

Local radio station seeking ...................11

EQ Selection .........................................12

RBDS ....................................................12

Playback Mode........................................13

Basic information ..................................13

Insert a disc ..........................................13

Eject a Disc ...........................................13

Touch Screen Controls .........................13

Controlling Playback .............................13

Connecting the USB Device .................13

Removing the USB Device ...................13

Inserting the SD card ............................13

Removing the SD card..........................14

DVD movie playback ............................14

Audio playback .....................................14

Video playback .....................................15

Image playback.....................................16

Bluetooth Mode ......................................17

Pairing Bluetooth Enabled Devices ......17

Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device ........17

Make a Call ...........................................17

Receiving a Call ....................................18

Adjust Bluetooth Settings......................18

Bluetooth Music Function .....................18

iPod/iPhone Operations .........................19

Accessing iPod mode ...........................19

Pausing play .........................................19

Selecting a track ...................................19

Fast forward/Fast backward .................19

Repeat play...........................................19

Random play.........................................19

Search function .....................................19

BLink ........................................................20

About BLink ..........................................20

About HDMI ..........................................20

Connect with Android Phone ................20

Connect with iPhone .............................20

Setting...................................................21

Limitations.............................................21

Other Modes ............................................22

Aux Front and A/V Rear Controls .........22

Aux Front .............................................22

A/V Rear ...............................................22

Reset ....................................................22

Replace a Fuse.....................................22

Rear Camera Operation .......................22

Specications .........................................23

Troubleshooting .....................................25

Wire Connections ...................................26

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Before Using

Front Panel

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Notice:

The graphics in this manual are for reference purposes only and
may differ somewhat from the actual unit.

1. [ ] Button
Press to eject a disc.

2. [MENU] Button

Press to display the main menu

3. Rotary/push button
Press to turn the unit ON.
Rotate to adjust volume.
Press briey to activate the MUTE function. Press again to resume normal sound.
Press and hold to turn the unit OFF.

4. [ ] Button
Adjust the brightness of screen.

5. Reset Hole

6. A/V IN Socket

7. USB Socket

8. SD card reader for media.

9. Remote Sensor

10. Disc slot

11. Internal Microphone

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Before Using

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(CR2025)

Remote Control

1. Power & Mute On/Off

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Notes on Remote Control Usage

1. Aim the remote control at the remote sensor on the unit.

2. Replace the battery from the remote control or insert a battery insulator if the battery has not
been used for a month or longer.

3. DO NOT store the remote control in direct sunlight or in a high temperature environment, as it
may not function properly.

4. The battery can last up to for 6 months in normal conditions. If the remote control does not
work, please change the battery.

5. Use“button shaped” lithium battery“CR2025”(3V) only.

6. DO NOT recharge, disassemble, heat or expose the battery to re.

7. Insert the battery in the proper direction according to the ( + ) and ( - ) poles.

8. Store the battery in a place where it cannot be reached by children to avoid the risk of accident.

2. Fast forward / Station up

3. Eject the disc

4. Previous / Seek down

5. Play / Pause

6. Stop

7. Fast backward / Station down

8. Preset station 1.

9. Repeat play / Preset station 2.

10. DVD/VCD audio stream change /
Preset station 5.

11. DVD subtitle/ Preset station 6.

12. Show main menu.

13. CD/MP3 Random play / Preset
station 3.

14. DVD/VCD root menu/ Preset
station 4.

15. DVD title.

16. Adjust volume level.

17. Next / Seek up

18. Scan play / Preset scan

Auto memory store (long press)

19. Select tuner band.

Replacing the lithium battery

When the range of operation of the card
remote control becomes short or no function, replace the lithium battery with a new one. Make
sure the battery polarity replacement is correct.

1. Pull out the battery holder while pressing the
stopper.

2. Insert the button-type lithium battery with the (+)
mark facing upward. Insert the battery ho ld er into
the remote control.

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Basic Operations

Power On / Off

Press the volume knob on the unit or [ ] on
the remote control to turn the unit ON. The
buttons on the front panel light up and the
current mode status appears on LCD.
Press and hold the knob or [ ] on the remote
control to turn OFF the unit.

Playing Source Selection

Press the [ MENU ] button on the front panel
or [ SRC ] on the remote control to display the

playing source menu.

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1. Playing source icon: touch to access
corresponding work mode.

2. Date.

3. Wallpaper

4. Touch to view the next page of playing
sources.

5. Bluetooth status.

6. Time status.

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Mute

Press the volume knob on the front panel
or press [ MUTE ] on the remote control to
mute the volume from the unit. Press again to
restore the volume. Adjusting the volume or

using any of the audio setup features cancels

the mute function.

Volume Adjustment

To increase or decrease the volume level, turn
the knob on the front panel or press [ + ]/[ - ]
on the remote control. The volume range is
from “0” to “40”. The TFT screen displays the
volume level for 3 seconds.

Audible Beep Conrmation

An audible beep tone confirms each function
selection. The Beep tone can be disabled
through the Setup menu.

Parking Brake Inhibit

• When the “BRAKE” wire is connected to the
brake switch, the display on the TFT monitor

will display video only when the vehicle is

applied.

• Parking brake function is overridden when
the video source is set to REVERSE.

• When the parking brake inhibit is active, the
front monitor displays Warning information,

preventing the driver from watching content

while driving. Rear video screens are not
affected.

Adjusting Equalizer Controls

The Equalizer adjustment screen allows
the user to easily adjust the audio system

to meet the acoustical characteristics of the

vehicle depending on vehicle type and cabin
dimensions.

For example: proper setting of the audio
controls can improve the speakers frequency

response.

The Balance/Fade levels also adjusted through
the Equalizer adjustment screen.

Equalizer (EQ)

Touch the Equalizer [ ] icon to view and

select a desired acoustical preset level

( Optimal / Classic / Rock / Jazz / Techno / Pop
or User).

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Basic Operations

NOTE:
The equalizer will automatically change to
“USER” when individual audio functions are
adjusted.

Adjusting the Fader and Balance

The user can adjust front/rear fader settings,
L/R balance settings, and subwoofer levels
here.

1. Enter the EQ setup mode.

2. Touch the [ ] icon in the EQ interface
menu.

Subwoofer

This feature is used to reduce or increase the
subwoofer sound level. Touch the [ ] / [ ]
icons to adjust the subwoofer volume from -8
to +8. This setting will vary depending on the
input level setting of your subwoofer amplier.

To exit the Balance/Fader touch the return icon
on the top left corner of the screen.

NOTE:
The EQ mode will change to ‘User’
automatically when you adjust the frequency
value in all modes besides ‘User’.

Balance

This feature is used to balance the audio
output levels between the left and right side
of the vehicle. Touch the [ ] / [ ] icons to
change the balance control settings -14 (Left)
to +14 (Right).The setting can also be changed
by touching screen within the grid to move the
blue sphere.

Fader

This feature is used to fade the audio output
levels between the front and rear of the vehicle.
Touch the [ ] / [ ] icons to change the
fade control settings -14 (Rear) to +14 (Front).
The setting can also be changed by touching
screen within the grid to move the blue sphere.

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Settings

System Settings

1. Press the [ MENU ] button on the front panel or [ SRC ] on the remote control to display the

playing source menu.

2. Touch the Settings icon [ ] and the settings menu is displayed.

General Settings

1. Touch [ ], if necessary.

2. Touch to highlight a setting to display/select an option.

General Settings Options Description

Radio Region

Radio Range

Beep

Key Color Choose the backlight color of the buttons.
Calibration Start Calibrate the touch screen.
Shortcut Set the shortcut.
SWC Enter to SWC interface
Load Factory Restore to default settings.

Calibration

When the touch operation is not sensitive or valid, you should
calibrate the touch screen using the calibration setting function.
Adjust the response positions of the touch panel as followings:

USA/Asia/Japan/Europe/Europe
LW/Oirt

Distance

Local

On

Off Turn-OFF the beep sound.

Select one that matches your location.

Select Local to receive only stations with extremely
strong signal.

Turn-ON the beep sound. Each time you press a button,
the unit beeps.

1. Touch [ Start ] to enter.

2. Touch [ Cancel ] to exit.

3. Press and hold the center of [ + ] for 2 seconds, the [ + ] will

move automatically.

4. Aim at center of [ + ], follow the path as shown in the gure.

Once steps 1-5 are complete, touch [ OK ] to exit calibrating
mode.

SWC Programing

The following controls are available for most vehicles:

1 2 3 4 5 6

Volume + Volume - Mute Next Prev Play

7 8 9 10 11 12

Home Preset + Preset - Band Source Answer

Touch [ Enter ], the SWC menu will display.
Up to 12 steering wheel control functions can be
programmed via the built-in SWC interface. Not all functions
may be supported for each vehicle.

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Settings

1. Popular OE steering wheel functions are already pre-programmed from the factory. If your

vehicle does not support the exact same functions already pre-programmed, you will need to

clear / reset the SWC interface and program in the exact functions of your vehicle. To clear /
reset the SWC interface, touch [ Reset ] icon.

2. To begin programming the SWC interface after it has been cleared / reset, press a number

1 ~ 12, then press a function. A check mark should appear corresponding to the number
and function. Continue programming in this manner until all of the OE steering wheel control

functions are completed.
NOTE:
Functions 1 ~ 12 must be assigned to a function on the OE steering wheel. For example, if

the OE steering wheel does not support Preset + and Preset -, then these functions must be

cleared / reset in order for the other functions to work correctly.

3. To “learn” the programming completed in step 2 above, touch the [ Learn ] icon. You will then

be prompted to push each button on the OE steering wheel (for 1 second), so the unit can learn

the corresponding function.

4. SWC learning / programming is now complete.

5. Touch [ ] to exit.

Audio Settings

1. Touch [ ].

2. Touch an option repeatedly to select.

Audio Settings Options Description

Subwoofer

Subwoofer Filter

Loudness

On Turn On the subwoofer.
Off Turn Off the subwoofer

80Hz
120Hz
160Hz

On Turn On the loudness
Off Turn Off the loudness

Select a crossover frequency to set a cut-off frequency for the subwoofer’s LPF
(low-pass lter).

Time Settings

1. Touch [ ].

2. Touch an option repeatedly to select.

Time Settings Options Description

Date Y/M/D Touch

Clock Format 24Hr/12Hr Touch [ 24Hr ] or [ 12Hr ] to switch clock mode.

Time H/M Touch

[ ] or [ ]

[ ] or [ ]

NOTE:
When date/time is set, touch [ Save ] to conrm or [ Cancel ] to exit.

to set year, month and day.

to set hour and minutes.

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Settings

Language Settings

1. Touch [ ].

2. Touch an option repeatedly to select.

Language Settings Description

OSD Language Select on-screen display language.

DVD Audio Select DVD audio language. Options available depending on DVD disc.

DVD Subtitle Select DVD subtitle language. Options available depending on DVD disc.

DVD Menu

Video Settings

1. Touch [ ].

2. Touch an option repeatedly to select.

Video Settings Options Description

Aspect Ratio

Parking

Password Set password to restrict the play of discs. The default password is 0000.

Rating

Adjust Enter Touch [ + ] or [ - ] to adjust brightness, contrast and saturation.
Version Info Enter Display the current version information

Select DVD menu language. Options available depending on DVD disc.

Full
Normal
On Disable video when driving.
Off Enable video when driving.

1 Kid Safe Acceptable for children.

2 G Acceptable for general viewers.
3 PG Parental guidance suggested.
4 PG13 Unsuitable for children under age 13.
5 PG-R Recommend parents to restrict viewing for children under 17.
6 R Restricted re-parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 17.

7 NC-17 Unsuitable for children under age 17.
8 Adult Acceptable for adults only.

Adjust aspect ratio.

Adjust Volume Settings

You can set different volumes for different sources.

1. Touch the [ ] icon to display and access the volume setting sub-menu

2. Touch the source to be adjusted.

3. The volume range is from “00” to “06”
When switching to the source, the volume increases automatically.

4. Touch blank area to close the sub-menu and touch the upper left corner icon [ ] to exit setting

menu.

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Radio Mode

Select Radio as Playing Source

Open the Source Menu and then touch [Radio].

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1. Current radio band indicator.

2. Return to home menu.

3. Current station frequency.

4. Preset stations list.

5. Shortcut.

6. Band switch.

7. Tune backward.

8. Auto searching.

9. Tune forward.

10. Opening/closing the options menu.

11. Enter EQ menu.

12. Choose local or distant seeking mode.

13. Enter frequency directly.

14. To show PTY list.

15. To turn On or Off “Clock Time”

synchronization function.

Select One Radio Band

Touch the [ Band ] icon on the user interface
to select one radio band among FM1, FM2,
FM3, AM1 and AM2.

Tune

Auto Tuning

Press [ ] / [ ] on the remote control or
touch [ ] / [ ] icons on the user interface to

seek a higher / lower station.
To stop searching, repeat the operation above
or press other keys having radio functions.

NOTE:

When a station is received, searching stops
and the station is played.

Manual Tuning
Method 1:

Press the [ ] / [ ] on the remote control or
touch [ ] / [ ] icon on the user interface for

more than 1 second to enter Manual Tuning
mode.
During manual tuning, the frequency will be
changed in steps.

Method 2:

1. Touch the numeric keypad icon [ ].
Numeric keyboard is displayed, touch
numbers to input frequency.

2. Touch [ ] to delete the input numbers
step by step.

3. Touch [ OK ] to enter.

Preset Station

The unit has 5 bands, such as FM1, FM2,
FM3, AM1, AM2, and each band can store 6

stations; hence the unit can store 30 stations in

total.

Search Stations Automatically

Touch the search icon [ ] to search stations

and store the 6 strongest stations in the current

band automatically.

Manual Store

1. Tune to a desired station.

2. Touch and hold one of the presets (1 to 6)
to save the selected station.

Recalling a Station

1. Select a band.

2. Touch an on-screen preset button to select

the corresponding stored station.

Local radio station seeking

When the Local function is on, only radio

stations with a strong local radio signal are

played. To activate the Local function in the

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Radio Mode

AM/FM tuner mode, touch [ ] on the screen.
The Options tab is revealed. Touch [ ]

icon and choose the Radio Local or Distance.
When the Local function is active, the “Local”
indicator on the screen is illuminated. When
the Distant function is active, the “Distance”
indicator on the screen is illuminated.

EQ Selection

Press the [ ] icon and enter the EQ setup.

RBDS

RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data System)

transmits data to the radio which displays

information such as station identication, song
artist, and song title.
RBDS service availability varies with areas. If
RBDS service is not available in your area, the
following service is not available.

CT (Clock Time)

Some stations broadcast the time and date
within the encoded RBDS signal. The clock
time is automatically adjusted when ‘CT’ is set
to ‘ON’.
NOTE:
Stations broadcasting close to time zones may
not broadcast the correct time in your particular
area. In this case, turn CT Off and manually
set the time.

PTY Function

PTY is the abbreviation for Program Type

which is a code defining the type of program

being broadcast (e.g. News or Rock).
Then PTY options will display on the screen.
To view more PTY options, touch the scroll bar
and arrows on the screen.
When one PTY option is touched (e.g.
News), auto search for next available PTY
by increasing tuning frequency until the PTY
of the next station matches the current. If no
matched PTY has been found, the unit will
return to the original radio frequency.

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Playback Mode

Basic information

This system will play the following types of

discs:

The car sound system can be used to play
audio DVDs/CDs and DVD/CD-R/RWs with
audio or MP3 files as well as MP3 or WMA
les on USB stick and SD cards.

In addition, you can view movies and images
from DVDs/VCDs/CDs, USB stick and SD
cards on the display.

For safety reasons, the playback of movies and

images on the integrated monitor is allowed
only while the vehicle is standing and the hand

brake is applied. The “PARKING” cable must
be connected with the hand brake connection
of the vehicle (see Connection diagram at the
end of these instructions).

NOTE:
This unit is designed to play pre-recorded
(original) DVDs/VCDs/CDs. Some burned
DVDs/VCDs/CDs may not play due to different
recording formats.

Insert a disc

Upon inserting a disc, the unit will switch to

[Disc] mode automatically.

Eject a Disc

Press the [ ] key on the front panel or [EJECT]
on the remote control to eject the disc.

D: Time display

E: Display onscreen control menu

Controlling Playback

To access the on-screen controls, touch the

screen anywhere except for the upper left

corner and touch again to cancel display.
Touch [ ] to view all function icons.

Connecting the USB Device

1. Open the USB door.

2. Connect an USB device into the USB
connector.

Play starts automatically.

NOTES:

1. If there are audio files supported on the
USB stick, the system will enter the audio
les menu automatically.

If there are no audio files, but there are

video files supported on the USB stick,

the system will enter the video files menu

automatically.

If there are no audio or video les, but there

are picture les supported on the USB stick,
the system will enter the picture les menu
automatically.

If there no above audio/video/picture files

supported in the USB stick, the screen will
display “Load Error!”.

2. Not all USB devices are compatible with the
unit.

Touch Screen Controls

The touch key areas for DVD playback are
outlined below:

A B C

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A: Return to the main menu

B: Disc type
C: Play the video and display playback

information

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Removing the USB Device

1. Select another source in the main menu.

2. Remove the USB device.

Inserting the SD card

1. Open SD card cover.

2. Insert the SD card into the SD card slot.

Play starts automatically.

NOTES:

1. If there are audio les supported on the SD

card, the system will enter the audio files

menu automatically.

If there are no audio files, but there are

video files supported on the SD card, the

system will enter the video files menu

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Playback Mode

automatically.

If there are no audio or video les, but there

are picture les supported on the SD card,
the system will enter the picture les menu
automatically.

If there no above audio/video/picture files

supported in the SD card, the screen will
display “Load Error!”.

2. Not all SD cards are compatible with the
unit.

Removing the SD card

1. Select another source in the main menu.

2. Press the card until you hear a click sound.

3. Remove the SD card.

DVD movie playback

The car sound system can play video DVDs
and VCDs. After inserting the DVD, the
playback starts automatically.
The DVD menu is displayed.
You can navigate in the DVD menu by
touching the corresponding buttons in the DVD
menu on the screen.

After starting the movie via the menu of the

DVD, the movie is displayed. The playback
menu for DVDs is hidden.
NOTE:
Briefly touch the screen once to display the
playback menu again.
The playback menu is shown.

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1. Shortcut.

2. Stop playback, call up home menu.

3. Select previous chapter.

4. Pause playback and continue playback.

5. Select next chapter.

Tap on [ ] to display additional operating
options of the playback menu.

6. Select playback language (only if supported
by the DVD).

7. Display equalizer.

8. Return to menu.

9. Start and end REPEAT function.

Repeat mode:

Repeat Chapter → Repeat Title → Repeat

All → Repeat Off

10. Return to title.

11. Adjust the brightness, contrast, and

saturation.

12. Call up keypad for direct selection of titles

or chapters.

13. Select playback audio channel (only if

supported by the DVD).

Audio playback from DVD/CD, USB
or SD

The principles of audio playback (MP3/WMA)
from data carriers are identical for all sources.
Select the desired source via the main menu.
The device changes to the desired source and
the playback starts.
If the playback does not start with the audio
playback, touch the [ ] icon to change to
the folder/le list.
Touch the [ ] icon to display all the folders
and les of the data carrier.

- Or -

Press the [ ] icon to display all the audio

les of the data carrier.

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Playback Mode

After starting a title, the playback menu is
displayed.

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1. Shortcut.

2. Display the folder/le list.

3. Short press: Previous track.
Long press: Fast backward.

4. Pause playback and continue playback.

5. Short press: Next track.
Long press: Fast forward.

8. Shufe playback.

9. Display keypad to directly enter the number
of the desired title.

Video playback from DVD/CD, USB
or SD

Select the desired source via the main menu.
The device changes to the desired source and
the playback starts.
If the playback does not start with the video
playback, touch the [ ] icon to change to
the folder/le list.
Touch the [ ] icon to display all the folders
and les of the data carrier.

- Or -

Touch the [ ] icon to display all the audio
les of the data carrier.
If you selected a movie, the playback is started.
During the movie playback, the playback menu
is hidden.
Briefly touch the screen once to display the
playback menu again.
The playback menu is shown.

Tap on [ ] to display additional operating
options of the playback menu.

6. Display equalizer.

7. Start and end REPEAT function.

Repeat mode:
Repeat One → Repeat Folder → Repeat All

Repeat Off

→

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1. Shortcut.

2. Display the folder/le list.

3. Short press: Previous movie.

Long press: Fast backward.

4. Pause playback and continue playback.

5. Short press: Next movie.

Long press: Fast forward.

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Playback Mode

Tap on [ ] to display additional operating
options of the playback menu.

6. Select playback language.

7. Display equalizer.

8. Start and end REPEAT function.

Repeat mode:
Repeat One → Repeat Folder → Repeat All

Repeat Off

→

9. Adjust the brightness, contrast, and
saturation.

10. Display keypad to directly enter the

number of the desired title.

11. Select playback audio channel.

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1. Shortcut.

2. Display the folder/le list.

3. Previous image.

4. Pause playback and continue playback.

5. Next image.

Tap on [ ] to display additional operating
options of the playback menu.

Image playback from DVD/CD, USB
or SD

Select the desired source via the main menu.
The device changes to the desired source and
the playback starts.
If the playback does not start with the image
playback, touch the [ ] icon to change to
the folder/le list.
Touch the [ ] icon to display all the folders
and les of the data carrier.

- Or -

Touch the [ ] icon to display all the images
of the data carrier.
If you selected a image, the playback is
started. During the playback, the playback
menu is hidden.
Briefly touch the screen once to display the
playback menu again.
The playback menu is shown.

6. Zoom in/out.

7. Rotate images .

8. Adjust the brightness, contrast, and
saturation.

9. Display keypad to directly enter the number
of the desired title.

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Bluetooth Mode

The user can make or receive phone calls
with Bluetooth enabled phones through the
unit. The user can also listen to music from a
Bluetooth enabled device.

Pairing Bluetooth Enabled Devices

To connect your Bluetooth phone to the unit,
the user needs to pair the phone to the unit.
Pairing needs only to be done once. The user
can pair up to ve phones.
The user can search for Bluetooth head units
by mobile phone.

1. Turn ON the Bluetooth function on the
device.

2. Search for Bluetooth devices by mobile
phone.

3. Select the “Bluetooth device ID” in the
pairing list.

4. Enter default password “0000” if necessary.

NOTES:

• The operational range between this unit
and a Bluetooth device is approximately 5
meters.

• Before you connect a Bluetooth device
to this unit, familiarize yourself with the
Bluetooth capabilities of the device.

• Compatibility with all Bluetooth device is not
guaranteed.

• Any obstacle between this unit and a
Bluetooth device can reduce the operational
range.

• Keep this unit away from any other

electronic device that may cause

interference.

BT radio. Pressing the “Wastebin” icon next to

a device’s name will unpair the phone from the

unit.

NOTES

• The device will be disconnected when the
device is moved beyond the operational
range.

• If you want to reconnect the device to the
unit, place it within the operational range.

• If you do not want to reconnect the device to
the unit automatically, touch [ ], then set
[ Auto Connect ] to [ OFF ].

For details, see the “Adjust Bluetooth

Settings” section.

• Touch and hold [ ] to clear all the inputs.

Make a Call

1. Select Bluetooth function in the home menu.

2. On Option page, see the “Phonebook Sync”
item, and press “Sync” to synchronize the
phone book with the BT. If you have many
contacts, this may take up to 3-4 minutes.

3. Search for phone number from the following

list:

[Phone Book]
[Call History]
[Missed calls]
[Received calls]
[Dialed calls]

Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device

To disconnect one device, touch [ ]. After

pressed, the unit will display a screen listing

paired devices. Pressing the Green “Plug” icon

will reconnect a previously paired phone to the

Or touch the number pad directly, then touch

[ ] to dial.

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Bluetooth Mode

Receiving a Call

By default, all incoming calls are received
automaticaly.

1. If there is an incoming call, the screen will
display incoming call number.

2. Touch the screen to select [ ] or [ ].

Speak into the Bluetooth microphone.

NOTE:

• You can select to receive calls manually by
setting [Auto Answer] to [OFF]

Adjust Bluetooth Settings

In the options menu for Bluetooth, you can
make the basic settings for the Bluetooth
mode.
Touch the [ ] icon.
The options menu is displayed.

Bluetooth Music Function

Bluetooth provides an Advanced Audio
Distribution Prole (A2DP) prole for streaming
music from a mobile phone, sometimes
referred to as a MP3 player. The unit allows
you to play back audio les from your mobile
phoneusing a Bluetooth connection.

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1. Shortcut.

2. Previous track.

3. Pause playback and continue playback.

4. Disconnect

5. Next track.

6. Display equalizer.

NOTE:
Please quit A2DP mode before attempting to

make a phone call, as unexpected results may

occur depending on your mobile phone model.

Bluetooth

ON or OFF.

Auto Connect

function ON or OFF.

Auto Answer

function ON or OFF.

Pin Code
Phonebook Sync

book, touch [ Phone ] or [SIM] on the sub­menu. Phonebook Sync may take several
minutes to load on initial setup.

To turn the “Bluetooth” function

To turn the “Auto Connect”

To turn the “Auto Answer”

To set the paring code.

To synchronize phone

AVRCP is short for Audio/Video Remote
Control Profile. Mobile phones supporting
this function can control the playback of a
Bluetooth audio player.

The unit can control a Bluetooth audio player
via Advanced Audio Distribution Profile
(A2DP) or Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile (AVRCP). Bluetooth audio players (or
Bluetooth adapters) compatible with these
proles can be connected to this unit.
While listening to music from any source, the
user can make a phone call by pressing the
number keys on the mobile phone. The unit will

stop playing music, after the call received, the

voice will be transferred to the unit. When the

call ends, the screen will display music playing

menu.
If there is an incoming phone call, the music

will stop, when the call ends, the screen will

display music playing menu.

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iPod/iPhone Operations

This unit supports only the following iPod/iPhone models:

· iPhone 6 Plus

· iPhone 6

· iPhone 5s

· iPhone 5c

· iPhone 5

· iPhone 4s

· iPhone 4

· iPod touch (5th generation)

· iPod touch (4th generation)

· iPod nano (7th generation)

· iPod nano (6th generation)

· iPod nano (5th generation)

· iPod nano (4th generation)

“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certied by the developer to
meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance.
iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Accessing iPod mode

Connect an iPod or iPhone to the USB
connector via an iPod cable.

Touch [iPod] on the main menu to enter iPod
menu.

Pausing play

1. Touch the [ ] icon on the bottom of the screen
to pause play.

[ ] appears on the screen.

2. Touch [ ] icon again to resume play.

Selecting a track

Track-up

Touch the [ ] icon to move to the beginning
of the next track.

Track-down

1. Touch the [ ] icon to move back to the
beginning of the current track.

2. Touch the [ ] icon twice to move back to
the beginning of the previous track.

Fast forward/Fast backward

Fast forward

Touch and hold the [ ] icon .

Fast backward

Touch and hold the [ ] icon .

Repeat play

This function allows you to play the track
repeatedly.
Touch the [ ] icon to select Repeat one or
Repeat all.

Random play

This function allows you to play all tracks
recorded in a random order.
Touch the [ ] icon to perform random play.
If the icon isn’t on current screen, touch [ ]
button to nd it.

Search function

1. Touch the [ ] icon to enter search menu.

2 Input number, then touch [ OK ] to begin

searching.

Touch [ ] icon to delete inputted

number.

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BLink

HDMI

Open the Source Menu and then touch

[ BLink ] to enter BLink menu.

About BLink

BLink is the function about interconnecting
information between the smart phone and the
car device.
By BLink, you can synchronize the screen from
your smart phone to the car device.
And you can also control your phone by the car

device, such as receiving calls, dialing calls,
listening to the music and watching movies
or pictures from your phone, as well using
navigation from the smart phone to the screen

of the car device.
The function of the BLink depends on the
conguration of your smart phone.

About HDMI

To active the BLink function, you need to

connect your smartphone to the car device’s

HDMI connector via appropriative cable(sold
separately).
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

is a proprietary audio/video interface for
transferring uncompressed video data and
compressed or uncompressed digital audio

data from an HDMI-compliant source device,
such as a display controller, to a compatible
computer monitor, video projector, digital
television, or digital audio device.

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI

Connect with Android Phone

1. How to get BLink APP

Method1: Scan the QR code on the screen

of the car device with your Android phone to

download and install “BLink” APP.

Method 2: Download and install BLink from

Google Play.

2. Cable connection

Connect your Smartphone with this system

via appropriative cable(sold separately).

(Some Samsung phones adaptor cable

interface is different to others)

3. BT Connection

Scan for Bluetooth devices and select this

system for connection.

4. Touch panel calibration

Dialog box will be shown on your smartphone

when connection between Smartphone and
this system via BT. Click “OK” on the dialog,
and then touch panel calibration procedure
will be run on this system. Calibration should
be made for horizontal display case and
vertical display case of your smartphone.

Connect with iPhone

1. Assistive Touch Setting

Make sure that the “Assistive Touch” option

in your iPhone Settings is set to “off” status,
and refer to setp 4 to access the “Assistive
Touch” setting option.

2. HDMI Connection

Connect you iPhone with this system via

HDMI cable(sold separately).

For iPhone 5 or above: To connect HDMI

use the Apple Lightning Digital AV Adapter.

3. BT Connection

Pair your iPhone with this System, after

the bluetooth connection was established.
A circle will be show on the screen of your
iPhone if the BLink is launched successfully.

4. Setting

Set up following options with the path of your

iPhone:

Settings → General → Accessibility →

Assistive Touch, set the below options as:

“Always Show Menu” → set to “On”.
“TRACKING SPEED” → set to “full speed”.
NOTE:
In the case of iPhone(6/6+), to ensure

accurate calibration, please set up the

following option:

Settings → Display&Brightness → View →

Zoomed.

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BLink

Setting

Touch [ Setting ] icon to display the following

option:

Screen Rotation(iphone only) Select
the screen’s landscape direction based on
your preference. The default setting is Right
landscape.

Version Displaying the device version

Limitations

1. BLink can’t work if car-unit or phone is Off
or in inappropriate operation.

2. BLink can’t work if operated in a wrong way
or without specied adaptor or wiring.

3. Wireless communication could be shortly

influenced for some phones which can

cause impact on BLink.

4. Inappropriate phones or systems can cause
impact on BLink.

5. If no specied versions of app in phone or

can’t match with the versions of app in car-

unit can cause impact on BLink.

6. BLink can limited to third-party software.
(IOS or Android systems upgrade, treaty of

phone port changed, navigation systems

upgrade or the treaty changed.)

7. BLink can’t work if PIN code is needed
when starting Wi-Fi.

8. Wire or wireless communication is upset by
weather, busy lines, capacitance, device,

and so on, which may cause influence on

BLink.

9. Power system and the structure of your

car, car-unit, phone, or damaged wiring can

cause impact on BLink.

10. BLink can’t work without available signal

or normal system.

11. The dpi of phone may cause little deviation

when you control phone with car-unit.
NOTE:
No liability shall be assumed for cases
described above.

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Other Modes

Aux Front and A/V Rear Controls

Aux Front

Aux Front is used for playback of audio/video

from an external device connected to the unit

through a 3.5mm jack located on the front
panel.

A/V Rear

A/V Rear is used for playback of audio/video

from an external device connected through

RCA connectors located on the back of the
unit.

You can connect an external audio/video
device to the unit.

1. Connect the external device with the

supplied AV cable.

2. Touch the upper left corner to display the

main menu.

3. Touch [Aux Front] / [A/V Rear] to access

external device.

NOTES:

1. Audio/Video device must be connected to

the unit using an audio/video adapter cable
that is available separately.

2. Video will only play when the vehicle parking

brake is engaged. The parking brake must
be connected for this feature to operate.

Replace a Fuse

If there is no power, the fuse may be damaged
and need to be replaced.

1. Remove the unit from the dashboard.

2. Check all electrical connections.

3. Buy a fuse that matches the amperage of
the damaged fuse.

4. Replace the fuse while the unit is powered
off.

Rear Camera Operation

This unit is “camera ready.” Before accessing

any camera features, you must install a rear

video camera (sold Separately).
When the camera is installed, the rear view
image of what is behind the vehicle will appear
when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear.
When leaving reverse gear, the unit displays
the previous screen.

Reset

When the unit hangs up, you can reset it, press
[ RESET ] with a ball-point pen or similar tool.

Reset

NOTE:
When the [RESET] button is pressed,
frequencies of radio stations, date, time, etc.
stored in memory are cleared.

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Specications

General

Reference Supply Voltage .................................................................... 12V(DC)

Operating Voltage Range ........................................................ 10.8 - 16.0V(DC)

Max Operating Current .................................................................................15A

Grounding System ................................................................................Negative

Dimensions(WXHXD) ...............................................................7.0X4.0X6.5inch

Weight(main unit) ...................................................................................... 1.8kg

FM

Signal Noise Ratio ................................................................................ ≥55dB

Residual Noise Sensitivity (S/N=30dB) ............................................≤15dBμV

Frequency Response (±3dB) ......................................................30Hz~15KHz

Station Seeking Level .................................................................... 20~28dBμV

Distortion .............................................................................................. ≤1.0%

Stereo Separation (1KHz) ....................................................................≥25dB

Antenna Impedance ...................................................................................75Ω

AM

Residual Noise Sensitivity (S/N=20dB) ............................................≤35dBμV

Selectivity (±9KHz) ............................................................................... ≥50dB

Screen

Screen size ............................................................................. 6.2 inches(16:9)

Display resolution ...............................................................................800X480

DVD Player

S/N Ratio .............................................................................................. ≥75dB

THD+N ................................................................................................. ≤0.1%

Frequency Response (±3dB) ......................................................20Hz~20KHz

Maximum Output Power......................................................................... 4×80W

Load Impedance ...........................................................................................4Ω

AUX IN

Distortion .............................................................................................. ≤0.5%

Frequency Response (±3dB) ......................................................20Hz~20KHz

Audio Input Level .......................................................................................0.5V

Preout

Output Impedance ................................................................................... 10KΩ

Output Level .................................................................................................3V

Video

Normal Video Input Level (CVBS) ......................................................1.0±0.2V

Video Input Impedance...............................................................................75Ω

Video Output Impedance ............................................................................75Ω

Video Output Level ....................................................................... 1.0±0.2Vp-p

Environment

Operating Temperature ......................................-4°F ~ 140°F(-20°C ~ +60°C)

Storing Temperature.........................................-22°F ~ 176°F(-30°C ~ +80°C)

Operating Humidity ......................................................................45°C/80%RH

Storing Humidity ..........................................................................60°C/90%RH

Notice:

When the unit is operated to extremes, such as with maximum power output for a long time,
or the temperature is over 70°C, it will enter heat protection mode, the volume will be reduced
automatically. This is normal.

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Specications

Supported Formats:

· USB or memory le format: FAT16,FAT32

· MP3 bit rate(date rate): 32-320 Kbps and variable bit rate

· Directory nesting up to a maximum of 8 levels

· Number of albums/folders: maximum 99

· Number of tracks/titles: maximum 999

· ID3 tag v2.0 or later

· File name in Unicode UTF8(maximum length:128 bytes)

Unsupported Formates:

· Empty albums: an empty album is an album that does not contain MP3 les and is not shown in
the display.

· Unsupported le formats are skipped. For example, Word documents(.doc) or MP3 les with
extension.dlf are ignored and not played.

Supported MP3 Disc Format:

· ISO9660, Joliet

· Maximum title number: 512(depending on le name length)

· Maximum album number: 255

· Supported sampling frequencies: 32kHz,44.1kHz,48kHz

· Supported bit-rates: 32-320Kbps and variable bit rates

Supported Video Formats:

· DVD

· MPEG

· RMVB

etc.

Region Code

According to DVD sales regions, the whole world is divided into six regions. A DVD disc can be
played back only when its region code is compatible with that of the player in use.
Region 1: USA, Canada, East Pacic Ocean Islands;
Region 2: Japan, West Europe, North Europe, Egypt, South Africa, Middle East;
Region 3: Taiwan of China, Hong Kong of China, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, South East

Region 4: Australia, New Zealand, Mid & south America, South Pacic Ocean Islands/Oceania;
Region 5: Russia, Mongolia, India, Middle Asia, East Europe, North Korea, North Africa, North

Region 6: China, Mainland.

Asia;

West Asia;

Precautions when using Discs

1) DO NOT use irregular shaped discs.

2) Disc cleaning:

Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe the disc from center to edge, only neutral detergent can be used.

3) When playing a new disc:

New discs may have some rough spots around the inner and outer edges. If such a disc is

used, remove these rough spots with a pencil or ball-point pen, etc.

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Troubleshooting

What appears to be a problem is not always serious. Please check the following points before
calling a service center.

Problem Cause Corrective action

Unit fuse blown. Install new fuse with correct rating.

Unit does not power on

No/low audio output

Poor sound quality or
distortion

Tel-Mute malfunction MUTE wire is grounded. Check the ‘MUTE’ wiring and correct.

Unit resets itself when
engine is off

Warning information is
shown at all times

Flashing image or
interference appears on
screen

Cannot insert disc A disc is already inside the unit. Eject current disc and insert new one.

Disc does not play back

PBC cannot be used
during VCD playback

Repeat or search
function is invalid during

VCD playback

No disc

Bad disc

Unknown disc Disc format is not compatible with this unit. Use disc with compatible format.

Region error

Car battery fuse blown. Install new fuse with correct rating.

Illegal operation Reset the unit.

Improper audio output connection. Check wiring and correct.

Volume set too low. Increase volume level.

Speakers damaged. Replace speakers.

Heavily biased volume balance.

Speaker wiring is in contact with metal part
of car.

Pirated disc is in use. Use original disc.

Speaker power rating does not match unit. Replace speakers.

Wrong connections. Check wiring and correct.

Speaker is shorted. Check wiring and correct.

Incorrect connection between ACC and
BATT.

Parking break wiring is not correct. Check wiring and correct.

The color system of DVD disc does not
match the monitor.

Pirated disc is in use. Use original disc.

Video cable damaged. Replace cables.

Improper video signal connections. Check wiring and correct.

Disc is warped or scratched. Use disc in good condition.

Disc is dirty or wet. Clean disc with soft cloth.

Incompatible disc is used. Use compatible disc.

Disc is inserted upside down. Insert disc with label side up.

Disc region code is not compatible with
unit.

PBC is not available on the disc. Use disc with PBC available.

PBC is on. Turn PBC off.

Disc is dirty. Clean disc with soft cloth.

Disc is upside down. Insert disc with label side up.

No disc inside. Insert disc.

Disc is dirty. Clean disc with soft cloth.

Disc is upside down. Insert disc with label side up.

DVD region code is not compatible with
this unit.

General

TFT monitor

Disc playback

Error messages

Adjust the channel balance to center
position.

Insulate all speaker wiring connections.

Check wiring and correct.

Adjust the color system of the DVD
disc playing back or the monitor in use.

Use disc with proper region code.

Use disc with compatible region code.

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Wire Connections

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