Boss Audio Systems DB8974B User Manual

To ensure safety while driving

and to comply with laws,

drivers should not watch video or

operate the video device while driving.

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Content

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Setting bluetooth............................

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

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

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

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

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

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

Setting illumination color.................

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 le menu function ..........................

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

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

Step function..................................

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

Bluetooth Operation.....................

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

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

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

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

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

Parental 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 .

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 .

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 PARKING 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)

ON INSTALLATION

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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

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

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.

REGION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION:

This Digital Video Player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is recorded on a Digital Vid eo disc. If the Region number described on the Digital Vi de o 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

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

as 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

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. A disc 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

Digital Video-RAM CDV CDG

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.

Disc formats supported by this

player

Digital Video

VCD

MP3

Audio and Vide o Disc size 12 cm

Audio Disc size 12 cm

Digital Vide o

VCD

MP3

Installation

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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

with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use

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

the

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

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

optimum performance.

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.

Removing the unit

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

2. Remove the control panel .

Installation

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Installation the unit

3. Remove the PLASTIC COVER of the both sides away

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

PLASTIC COVER

KEY PLATE

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

DASH BOARD

METAL MOUNTING STRAP

HEX NUT

SPRING WASHER

PLAIN WASHER

TAPP ING SCREW

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.

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

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.

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

“ Click” .

RELEASE BUTTON

PROTECTIVE CASE

Hollow

Bulge

Installation

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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 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 3 - ANGLE 4 - ANGLE 1 .

CHANGING THE CONTROL PANEL ANGLE

ANGLE 1 ANGLE 2

ANGLE 3ANGLE 4

Electric Connection

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WIRING CONNECTION

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.

(B+)12V REAR CAMERA SWITCH

(B-)PARKING BRAKE

GREY

GREY/BLACK

FRONT RCH SPK.

VIOLET

VIOLET/BLACK

WHITE

WHITE/BLACK

GREEN

GREEN/BLACK

REAR

LCH SPK.

AUTO ANTENNA

BLUE

GROUND(B-)

MEMORY BACK-UP(B+)

IGNITION SWITCH(B+)

RED

YELLOW

BLACK

REAR RCH SPK.

FRONT

LCH SPK.

LIGHT GREEN

FUSE

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

VIOLET/WHITE

SUBWOOFER GREY

RCH RED

LCH WHITE

REAR OUTPUT CABLE

FRONT RCA WHITE L

FRONT RCA RED R

VIDEO OUT

YELLOW

FRONT RCA OUTPUT CABLE

REAR CAMERA INPUT YELLOW

RADIO ANTENNA JACK

RCH IN RED

LCH IN WHITE

VIDEO OUT(2) YELLOW

AUX 2 VIDEO IN YELLOW

AUX2

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Remote Control

Button

Ref #

Function

OSD

In media Playback modes, Press this button to see information about the media currently in play.

PROG

Pres s it to pr og ram media pl ay mod e , ref er to see PROG operat ion.

LOUD Press to switch the LOUDNESS function ON and OFF .

(0~9) BUTTONS

Use to input numerical values during programming, with the GOTObutton, or to directly select a track to play .

MO/ST (ANGLE)

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).

For Digital Video media which have alternate viewing angles encoded, when you see the "angle mark" symbol advising you that these angles are available.

CLK

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

LOC/ SLOW

In Radio mode, press this button to change the radio reception sensitivity in stations are near or far. In media mode, press to execute the slow forward function.

STOP

Press once to pause playback. Press PLAY/PAUSE to resume playback.

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