Boss Audio Systems BV8250, BV8220 User Manual

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Precautions .....................................

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

Disc Notes ....................................

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

Electrical Connection ....................

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

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

Basic Operations

Radio Operations ..........................

DISC Operations ...........................

Detaching the control panel ...............

Changing the control panel ...............

Touch Panel

Unit Keys .......................................

TFTMonitor

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Audio QualityAdjustments

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Scroll CaptionAdjustments ..............

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

Storing stations in memory ...............

Listening to a preset station .............

RDS Function ............................. ...

Basic Operations ............................

Select Playback Mode .....................

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

On-Screen Disc Operations .............

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Adjustment .................

Rear View Camera

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SettingAudio Mode ..................... ...

ResetThe Factory Setting

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DISC Special Functions ................

Setup .............................................

Other Main Operations ...................

Specifications ...............................

Trouble Shooting ..........................

Selecting audio languages ................

Selecting Subtitles ..........................

Selecting multi-angle views ..............

Titlemenu function ..........................

General Setup ................................

Speaker Setup ...............................

Dolby Digital Setup ........................

Preferences Setup ..........................

Defaults Table................................

USB Operations ..............................

MP3/WMA/JPEG Play ......................

MPEG4 Play ...................................

Contents

BV8250

In-Dash AM/FM
DVD/MP3/CD Receiver With

5.3 Widescreen Touchscreen TFT Monitor
With Front Panel USB Port

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Precautions

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS CAR DVD PLAYER .

Before operating the unit, read this manual thoroughly and keep it handy
for future reference .
Toavoid injury oraccident , read the following precautions before
installing and operating the unit .

ABOUT THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) PANEL

Do not press too firmly on the LCD panel on the unit asdoing so candistort
the picture or cause a malfunction .The picture may become unclear , or the
LCD panel may be damaged .

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.
IFTHE DRIVER watches the monitor while driving, it may lead to

carelessness and cause an accident.

IFYOU NEED to operate the receive while driving, be sure to look ahead

carefully or you may be involved in a traffic accident.

IFTHE PARKINGBRAKE 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 electricconnection)

ON INSTALLATION

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 picturemay not beclear .
The monitor is not damaged . The picture will become clear the temper­ature in your car becomes normal .

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Safety Information

REGION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION:

This 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
DVD Player, this DVD Player cannot play this disc.

CAUTION:

THIS DVD PLAYERISACLASS I LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS DVD
PLAYER USESAVISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE .
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE
THE DVD PLAYERCORRECTLYASINSTRUCTED.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHERTHAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULTIN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.DO NOT OPEN COVERSAND DO NOT
REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TOREDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TOREDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,ANDANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE ONLYTHE RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES.

THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION.

COPYRIGHT PROTECTION

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

Disc Notes

Preparing New Discs with
Spots

Rough

Anew 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 n ot play the disc. Therefore,
removethe rough edges in advance
by using a ball point pen or pencil as
shown on the right. To r e m ov e t h e
rough edges, press the s i d e of th e 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

Do not touch
the
underside
of the disc

Do not
bend

Wipe the disc from
center
toward the outside
edge

Label side
up

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.

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.

Adisc should always be kept in its
case when not in use to prevent from
damaging.
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

Discs which cannot be played
with this player

DVD-RAM

CDV

CDG

Note:

Adisc 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.

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Disc formats supported by this
player

DVD

VCD

CD

MP3

Audio and Video
Discsize12cm

Audio and Video
Discsize12cm

Audio
Discsize12cm

Audio
Discsize12cm

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

Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily and make sure

all connected up properly and the unit and the system work properly.

Use only the parts included with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use

unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions.

Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or

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

performance.

Avoidinstalling the unit where it would be subject to high temperature, such

direct sunlight, or from hot air, from the heater, or where it would be

dirt or excessive vibration.

This unit can be properly installed either from "Front"(conventional DIN

or "Rear"(DIN Rear-mount installation, utilizing threaded

the unit chassis). For details, refer to the following

illustrated installation methods.

NOTES:

DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT

it is

of

other

optimum

as from
subject to dust,

Front-mount)
screw holes at the sides of

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Installation

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USA/EURO FREQUENCY SWITCH

On the right of this device, there is a USA/EURO frequency switch, you can select

the desired radio frequency before installing .

USA/EURO Frequency Switch (radio frequency
switch for selecting between the USA and EUROPE
frequency band. )

Installation

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If you want to take CHASSIS out of the SLIDE BRACKET HOUSING,
first remove the PLASTIC COVER of the both sides away, then insert

the two KEY PLATE into left and right side of chassis as above illustration.

DASH BOARD

METAL MOUNTING
STRAP

HEX NUT

SPRING WASHER

PLAIN WASHER

TAPPING SCREW

CONSOLE

SLIDE BRACKET
HOUSING

HEX BOLT

KEYPLATE

KEYPLATE

PLASTIC COVER

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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.

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

PROTECTIVE CASE

Detaching The Front Panel

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

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

RELEASE BUTTON

Attaching The Front 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 “ Click” .

Hollow

Bulge

Panel Angle Adjustment

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Caution:

Do not insert your finger behind the control panel.

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

CHANGING THE CONTROL PANEL ANGLE

Angle 3

Angle 4

Angle 1 Angle 2

Electric Connection

WIRING CONNECTION

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Note :
The "PARKING BRAKE" wire must be connected to the parking brake system of
your car. When the parking brake is engaged, the LCD screen will be allowed to
view your video. If not, the screen will produce an image saying,
"PARKING BRAKE" This is a safety feature designed for the driver not to watch a
video while driving. The video output on this unit is not affected by this.

FRONTRCA WHITE L

FRONTRCA RED R
VIDEO OUT 1YELLOW

FRONTRCA OUTPUT

CABLE

GREY

GREY/BLACK

FRONT
Rch SPK.

VIOLET

VIOLET/BLACK

WHITE

WHITE/BLACK

GREEN

GREEN/BLACK

REAR

Lch SPK.

BLUE

FUSE

GROUND(B-)

IGNITION

SWITCH(B+)

RADIOANTENNA JACK

RED

YELLOW

BLACK

MAIN UNIT

REAR
Rch SPK.

FRONT

Lch SPK.

CHOKE
BOX

RCH RED

LCH WHITE

REAR RCA OUTPUT

CABLE

GREYSUBWOOFER
VIDEO OUT2 YELLOW

COAXIALOUT BROWN

RCA CABLE

WHITE

(B+)12V
REAR CAMERA SWITCH

GREEN
YELLOW

REAR CAMERA INPUT

(B-)PARKINGBRAKE

ISO CONNECTOR

FUSE

CONSTANT

12 VOLTS

AUTO ANTENNA

&TURNON

Remote Control

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Button

Ref #

Function

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2

REPEAT

CLK

Press it briefly to view the clock time , Press again to return to
normal display mode . Press longer to set the time .

MODE

Press repeatedly to cycle through the various modes:
RADIO>DISC>AUXIN.

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STOP

Press once to pause playback. Press PLAY/PAUSE to resume
playback. Please note: if you press STOP twice, playback will
start at the beginning of the disc.

SETUP

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Press this button to open the SETUP menu.

MO/ST
(AUDIO)

In Radio mode, press this button to change between Mono and
Stereo reception modes (when a station is weak, sometimes
switching to Mono will improve sound quality). In Disc Playback
mode, pressing this button opens the AUDIO setup menu for
making changes to the way the soundtrack is reproduced.

SUBTITLE
LOCAL/
DISTANT

In DVD Disc Playback mode, pressing this button will allow you to
change the subtitle language on discs which have this as an
option. In Radio mode, press this button to change the radio
reception sensitivity in stations are near or far.

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Pressing this button will open a menu presenting you with the
playback repeat options available for that kind of disc.

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Remote Control

Button

Ref #

Function

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GOTO

Press it button to begin playback at a moment in the program you
designate. Use number buttons to enter the data that is needed.

/

Press these buttons to skip ahead or back one track. (Note: In
DVD mode, press continually the twice to skip back one)

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SEL

Press this button repeatedly to cycle through the various audio
and video adjustments you can make: Volume, Bass, Treble,
Balance, Fader, Color, Brightness, Contrast and Tint.

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VOL+/-

Use these controls to adjust the volume level.
Press to navigate the various menus present in the product.

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///

Press this button briefly to display the root level directory of a
DVD disc. Press and hold this button to turn on or off the
SUBWOOFER output.

Menu
SubWoofer

()

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BAND
(OSD)

In Radio mode, press this button repeatedly to switch between
the five radio bands: FM1 > FM2 > FM3 > AM1 > AM2.
In Disc Playback modes, Press this button to see information
about the disc currently in play.

(POWER)

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Pressthis buttonto turnthe unitON ,press andhold toturn the
unitOFF.

PLAY/
PAUSE

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In Disc Playback mode, press to pause playback. Press again to
start where playback stopped.

MUTE

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Press this button to turn off the audio. Press again to restore the
sound to its prior volume level.

TITLE/
PBC(A/P)

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When playing a DVD, pressing this button will open the TITLE
menu which is recorded on the DVD. When playing a VCD disc,
press this button to create a PBC (Playback Control) menu for the
disc to assist in making playback selections. In Radio mode,
press and hold this button to start the Auto-Program mode, during
which the tuner will scan for all strong stations and assign them
to the radio preset buttons.

Press this button to adjust the screen viewing angle (see page 8).

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ANGLE

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For DVD discs which have alternate viewing angles encoded,
when you see the "angle mark" symbol advising you that these
angles are available, press this button to see them.

EQ/LOUD

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Press repeatedly to cycle through the different equalizer curve
presets you may wish to use for enhanced listening.

/

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InDisc Playbackmode, pressfor fast forward/reverse playback.

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ENTER

This button is used to confirm selections and settings within
many of the menus in the OSD system.

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