BV8974B - DVD player BOSS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Single-Din DVD/MP3/CD AM/FM Receiver with Bluetooth
Display	7-inch Motorized Widescreen Touchscreen TFT LCD (178mm)
Power Supply	DC 12V (10A max)
Maximum Power Output	4 x 85W
FM Frequency Range	87.5-108 MHz (EUR/USA)
AM Frequency Range	530-1710 kHz (USA)
Bluetooth Version	V1.2 Class 2
Bluetooth Profiles	HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP
Compatible Disc Formats	DVD, VCD, CD, MP3, WMA
USB Playback	Yes (supports MP3/WMA/JPEG/MP4)
SD Card Playback	Yes (supports MP3/WMA/JPEG/MP4)
Audio Outputs	Front, Rear, Subwoofer (RCA)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	90 dB (JIS)
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
TV System	NTSC / PAL (selectable or auto)
Rear View Camera Input	Yes (auto display when reverse gear engaged)
Steering Wheel Control	Compatible (programmable)
Front Panel	Detachable, motorized angle adjustment
Remote Control	Included (lithium battery)
Parental Control	Yes (default password 0000, rating levels Kid Safe to Adult)
Equalizer Presets	User, Jazz, Classic, Pop, Rock
Safety	Parking brake interlock (no video without brake engaged)

Frequently Asked Questions - BV8974B BOSS

How do I pair my phone via Bluetooth?

On your phone, enable Bluetooth and search for devices. Select "Boss Audio BV8974B". When prompted, enter password 0000. Once paired, the BT logo on the unit will stop flashing. You can then stream music or use hands-free calling.

The unit won't turn on. What should I check?

First, ensure the car ignition is in the ACC position. Check the fuse (10A) and replace if blown. Verify all wiring connections (especially power and ground). If the unit still has no power, press the RESET button with a pointed object.

No video is displayed although audio works.

Most likely the parking brake is not engaged. For safety, video is only shown when the parking brake is applied and the brake wire is connected. Ensure the parking brake wire (violet/white) is properly connected to the vehicle's parking brake system. Also check that the TV system setting (NTSC/PAL) matches your monitor.

How do I set the clock?

Go to the main menu and select SETUP. Then choose CLOCK. Adjust the hour and minute using the on-screen +/- buttons. Select 12HR or 24HR format. Confirm by touching the clock icon again.

The disc won't play or says 'REGION ERROR'.

This player is region-coded. If the disc's region code does not match the unit's region (likely Region 1 for USA), it cannot play. Check the disc packaging for region code. Some discs are all-region. Also ensure the disc is inserted label-side up, is clean and not scratched. Supported formats are DVD, VCD, CD, MP3, WMA.

How do I reset the unit to factory settings?

Locate the RESET button on the front panel (inside a small hole). Use a ballpoint pen or thin object to press it. Note: This erases all memory data, such as preset stations and Bluetooth pairings.

Can I watch video while driving?

No, for safety reasons the video display is disabled when the parking brake is not engaged. The message "ParkingBrake" will flash on screen. You can listen to audio, but video will only appear when the vehicle is stationary and the parking brake is applied.

How do I adjust the touchscreen calibration?

Go to SETUP -> CALIBRATION. A crosshair will appear. Touch the center of the crosshair as it moves. Follow the on-screen arrows. This ensures accurate touch response.

Why is the remote control not working?

Check if the plastic transport tab inside the battery compartment has been removed. The remote uses a CR2025 lithium battery. Ensure it is inserted with the positive side up. Also point the remote toward the IR sensor on the front panel within 30 degrees.

How do I enable the rear view camera?

Connect the rear view camera's video output to the VIDEO IN (yellow RCA) on the rear harness. Also connect the camera's power and ground. When you shift the car into reverse, the unit automatically displays the camera image on the monitor (if the reverse wire is connected).

USER MANUAL BV8974B BOSS

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USER'S MANUAL

BV8974B

BLUETOOTH®

SINGLE-DIN DVD/MP3/CD AM/FM RECEIVER

FEATURING MOTORIZED 7" (178mm) WIDESCREEN TOUCHSCREEN DIGITAL TFT LCD MONITOR

Bluetooth®

BOSS®

AUDIO SYSTEMS

To ensure safety while driving

and to comply with laws,

drivers should not watch video or

operate the video device while driving.

Precaution.... 2

Safety Information.... 3

Disc Note...... 4

Installation 5

Electric Connection 9

Remote Control 10

Basic Operation 13

Main Menu Operation.... 13

Setting animation.... 13

Setting disc.... 13

Setting radio.... 14

Setting BT..., 14

Setting wallpaper.... 14

Version about.... 14

Setting time.... 15

Setting audio mode.... 15

Setting video mode.... 15

Setting illumination color.... 15

TFT display calibration. 15

Rear View Camera 15

Control Panel 16

Unit keys 16

Radio Operation.... 18

Listening to the radio 18

Storing and Listening to a memory station 18

Automatic Memory Storing & Program Scanning.... 19

Media Operation.... 20

Basic Operation 21

Selecting Play Mode 21

On-Screen Display Function 22

Digital Video Special Function...... 24

Multi-Subtitle Language function...... 24

Multi-audio language Function...... 24

Multi-angle Function.... 24

Title menu function 24

A-B Repeat function.... 25

Program function.... 25

Step function.... 25

Slow speed function.... 25

BT Operation.... 26

AUX Operation 29

AV Operation.... 30

USB Operation 30

Card Operation 31

SWC Operation.... 32

Parental Control.... 33

Region Code.... 34

Specification 35

Troubleshooting.... 36

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING PABOSB AUDIO MULTIMEDIA

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 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)

ABOUT THE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) PANEL

Do not press hard on the LCD panel. 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 temperature in your car becomes normal.

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 Video disc. If the Region number described on the Digital Video disc does not correspond to the Region number of this Digital Video Player, this Digital Video Player cannot play this disc.

Disc formats supported by this player

Digital Video	Audio and Video Disc size 12 cm
VCD	Audio and Video Disc size 12 cm
CD	Audio Disc size 12 cm
MP3	Audio Disc size 12 cm

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.

• Do not place discs in the following places:

• Direct sunlight

• Dirty, dusty and damp areas
  3.Near car heaters
• 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.

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.

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.
6. 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.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with 30-degree angle标注 (no text or symbols beyond the angle marker)

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

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    A["Step 1: Internal component"] --> B["Step 2: Screen with indicator lights"]
    B --> C["Arrow indicates rotation or movement"]

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

2. Remove the control panel.

1. Remove the PLASTIC COVER of the both sides away

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

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

Installation the unit

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.

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

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 repeatedly to select the desired angle as follows:

ANGLE 1 - ANGLE 2 - ANGLE 3 - ANGLE 4 - ANGLE 1.

Caution:

Do not insert your finger behind the control panel.

WIRING CONNECTION

graph TD
    A["RCH IN RED"] --> B["AV IN"]
    C["VIDEO OUT(2) YELLOW"] --> D["REAR OUTPUT CABLE"]
    E["VIDEO IN YELLOW"] --> D
    F["LCH IN WHITE"] --> D
    G["RCH RED"] --> H["FRONT RCA OUTPUT CABLE"]
    I["LCH WHITE"] --> H
    J["RADIO ANTENNA JACK"] --> K["FUSE"]
    K --> L["IGNITION SWITCH(B+)"]
    K --> M["MEMORY BACK-UP(B+)"]
    K --> N["GROUND(B-)"]
    K --> O["AUTO ANTENNA"]
    P["KEY GROUND(BLACK)"] --> Q["KEY 1(BROWN)"]
    P --> R["KEY 2(WHITE)"]
    S["REAR CAMERA SWITCH"] --> T["FUSE"]
    T --> U["VIOLET/WHITE"]
    U --> V["PARKING BRAKE"]
    W["LEARN OUT YELLOW"] --> X["LEARN OUT YELLOW"]
    Y["LEARN OUT YELLOW"] --> Z["LEARN OUT YELLOW"]
    AA["LEARN OUT YELLOW"] --> AB["LEARN OUT YELLOW"]
    AC["LEARN OUT YELLOW"] --> AD["LEARN OUT YELLOW"]
    AE["LEARN OUT YELLOW"] --> AF["LEARN OUT YELLOW"]
    AG["LEARN OUT YELLOW"] --> AH["LEARN OUT YELLOW"]
    AI["LEARN OUT YELLOW"] --> AJ["LEARN OUT YELLOW"]
    AK["LEARN OUT YELLOW"] --> AL["LEARN OUT YELLOW"]
    AM["LEARN OUT YELLOW"] --> AN["LEARN OUT YELLOW"]
    AO["LEARN OUT YELLOW"] --> AP["LEARN OUT YELLOW"]
    AQ["LEARN OUT YELLOW"] --> AR["LEARN OUT YELLOW"]
    AS["LEARN OUT YELLOW"] --> AT["LEARN OUT YELLOW"]
    AU["LEARN OUT YELLOW"] --> AV["LEARN OUT YELLOW"]
    AW["LEARN OUT YELLOW"] --> AX["LEARN OUT YELLOW"]

Ref #	Button	Function
1	MUTE	Press this button to turn off the audio. Press again to restore the sound to its prior volume level.
2	POWER	Press this button to turn the unit ON, press and hold to turn the unit OFF.
3		Press it button to change the viewing angle of the operate unit.
4	REDIAL	Press it to use the BT, refer to see BT operation
5	PAIR	Press it to use the BT, refer to see BT operation
6	SW/MENU	Press this button briefly to display the root level directory of a Digital Video disc. Press and hold this button to switch SWF FREQ between 80HZ, 120HZ and 160HZ.
7&11		In Disc Playback mode, press for fast forward playback.In DISC mode, press it to reverse rapidly
8	LOCAL/DISTANT	In Radio mode, press this button to change the radio reception sensitivity in stations are near or far.
9/26/27/30		Press to navigate the various menus present in the product.
10	OSD/BAND	In Radio mode, press this button repeatedly to switch between the five radio bands: FM1 > FM2 > FM3 > AM1(MW1) > AM2 (MW2). In Disc Playback modes, Press this button to see information about the disc currently in play.
12	PBC/TITLE/A/PS	In Digital Video play mode, for TITLE menu; in VCD play mode, press this button to create a PBC (Playback Control) menu; please see the Title Menu function.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.
13 0-9		Use to input numerical values during programming, with the GOTO button, or to directly select a track to play .
14&15	VOL+/-	Use these controls to adjust the volume level.
16	SEL	Press the SEL to switch between BASS,TREBLE,BALANCE,FADE,SWF VOL and SWF FREQ.After switching on the desired mode above, rotate VOL knob or press VOL+/VOL- buttons to set it.
17	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. In BT menu, it serves as the asterisk button on your mobile handset.
18	SETUP	Press this button to open the SETUP menu.
19	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.
20	PLAY/PAUSE	In Disc Playback mode, press to pause playback. Press again to start where playback stopped.
21	MO/ST	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).
22	ANGLE/ZOOM	For Digital Video discs which have alternate viewing angles encoded, when you see the "angle mark" symbol advising you that these angles are available, longer press this button to see them.Shortly press it button to increase the picture in size .
23	CLK	Press it briefly to view the clock time .
24	LOUND/EQ	Press repeatedly to cycle through the different equalizer curve presets you may wish to use for enhanced listening. Press longer to switch the LOUDNESS function between LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH and OFF.
25&29	▶/◀	Press these buttons to skip ahead or back one track.
28	ENTER	This button is used to confirm selections and settings within many of the menus in the OSD system.
31	+10/#	This button is used with the other number buttons for use with two-digit number entries. In BT menu, it serves as the hash button on your mobile handset.

Preparing the Remote Control

Inserting the Battery

1. First push to inside as the direction indicated by the arrow (See ①) And then Remove the battery holder as the direction indicated by the arrow (See ②).

2. Replace the battery Set a new battery property with (+)side up as illustrated (See ③).

3. Insert the battery holder. Push in the holder to the original position(See 4).

Using the Remote Control

Face the remote control towards the player front face IR mark (remote control signal receiver).

Operation angle: About 30 degree in each the direction of the front of the IR mark.

Note :

The lithium cell in the battery compartment of remote control has been secured for transport with a plastic. Before initial use please remove this plastic so that the remote control is ready for operation.

Main Menu Operation

In many modes, touch the 📋 icon or touch the 🔒 range to enter the main menu, the message like following as below.

1. POWER icon

In any modes, touch the POWER icon to switch the unit off.

1. UP/DOWN icon

Touch this icon to adjust the angle of the monitor upward or downward until your desired angle.

1. EJECT icon

Touch to allow for inserting or ejecting disc.

1. When the unit is power on, tap to turn off the display and the unit still work, tap anywhere of the display to turn on the display again.

2. SETUP icon

Touch to enter the SETTING mode, the message will display as follow :

Touch the “ ” section on the setting menu, touch the “ ▶ ▶ ranges to select the adjustment item, Touch the “ ▶ ” icon to return to the previous playback .

Setup interface 1

Setup interface 2

ADJUSTABLE ITEMS:

General setup interface1

General setup interface2

ANIMATION

In RADIO mode, you can change the playing time of animation among of "OFF, 10S, 30S, 1M,90S, 2M, 3M and 4M".

Note:

Please set the playing time of the animation to "10S" for the first, when you turn the unit on.

KEY BEEP : ON or OFF.

Disc setup as follow:

FORMAT

This player is capable of playing discs recorded in either PAL or NTSC formats. Make the selection based on whether you are connecting the unit to a PAL TV or an NTSC TV. You can also set the unit to AUTO (auto select). The disadvantage to autoselect is that each time you turn the unit on it checks to see what kind of monitor is connected, which causes a small delay and some flickering of the display image which you may find unpleasant.

TV TYPE

This is to select the appropriate TV aspect (4:3 or 16:9) according to the connected TV set.

Normal/PS (For 4:3 TV)

Played back in the PAN & SCAN style. (If connected to wide-screen TV, the left and right edges are cut off.)

Normal/LB (For 4:3 TV)

Played back in LETTER BOX style. (If connected to wide-screen TV, black bands appear at top and bottom of the screen.)

Wide (For 16:9 TV)

Select when a wide-screen TV set is connected.

RATING

Select to turn Parental Control on or off. The factory default password is 0000. (The password must be used to make

changes to the Parental Control menu below .)

Key in "0000" and then turn to rating then you can setting as follow:

$$ \text { KID SAFE } \rightarrow \text { G } \rightarrow \text { PG } \rightarrow \text { PG - 13 } $$

$$ - > \text { PG R } - > \text { R } - > \text { NC - 17 } - > \text { ADULT } $$

RADIO

ST/MONO: touch to select stereo or mono.

LOCAL: touch to select local or distant.

REGION: touch to select radio frequency.

BT

Touch to select BT function on or off.

WALLPAPER

Touch to select wallpaper.

ABOUT

Touch to show the version information.

CLOCK SETUP

Touch the CLOCK to adjust the time and time format.

clock setup interface

AUDIO SETUP

Touch the audio to turn to audio quality adjustment.

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TREBLE: -7 to +7

Adjust treble level.

BASS: -7 to +7

Adjust bass level.

SUBWOOFER: touch to adjust subwoofer volume and frequency.

EQ: touch to select audio mode as follow: USER -> JAZZ -> CLASSIC -> POP -> ROCK

LOUDNESS: touch to select loudness effect as :OFF -> LOW -> MID -> HIGH

FADER/BALANCE:

BALANCE: R 0-10 to L 0-10

Adjust sound balance between left and right speakers.

FADE: F 0-10 to R 0-10

Adjust sound balance between front and rear speakers.

VIDEO SETUP

Video setup interface

COLOR: 0 to 40

Adjust the color for the picture-lighter or darker.

BRIGHTNESS: 0 to 40

Adjust if the picture is too bright or too dark.

CONTRAST: 0 to 40

Adjust the contrast of the bright and dark portion.

TINT: 0 to 40

Adjust the tint if the human skin color is unnatural.

-Adjustable when "NTSC" is selected for "NTSC/PAL".

ILLUMINATION COLOR

Touch to select the backlight for all buttons. Tap auto icon the backlight change automatically.

CALIBRATION

Touch the arrow as show to calibration the display.

Reset Factory Settings

RESET button is placed on the housing and must be activated with either a ballpoint pen or thin metal object.

The RESET button is to be activated for the following reasons:

A. Initial installation of the unit when all wiring is completed.
B. All the function buttons do not operate.
C. Error symbol on the display.

NOTE:

If RESET is selected, all memory data will be deleted, please re-adjust.

Rear View Camera

When connecting the rear view camera the mirror image of the rear view is automatically displayed on the monitor when you change the gear to the back position.

(Note: additional monitor can not display the image.)

UNIT KEYS

Control Panel

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Sliding Plate diagram after removing Control Panel

1. AUXILIARY INPUT JACK

Insert an external device to this AUX jack in order to have audio output of the device through the unit.

2. IR sensor

3&4. VOL+/VOL-BUTTON

In normal mode, these two buttons are used to increase or decrease the volume. And also used as an UP/DOWN knob when audio or video settings are being adjusted when accessed using the SELECT button.

5. ⏻ /SRC BUTTON

In power off mode, press it to turn on the unit.

In power on mode, short press it repeatedly to select one mode of the RADIO, DISC, USB, CARD, BT,AUX and AV; long p to turn off the unit.ress it

6/7. >>| and |<< BUTTONS

In radio mode, long pressing |<< or >>| button can automatically search down or up for an available station beginning from the current frequency; Briefly pressing |<< or >>| button can manually search down or up for a your desired station beginning from the current frequency.

In media mode, pressing |<< or >>| button can play the previous or next track; continuously and long pressing |<< or >>| button can fast backwards or forwards at the following multiple of normal speed: x2, x4, x8, x20.

8. MUTE BUTTON

Press it button to switch of the loudspeakers for a short period. The word MUTE flashes in the display. Press it again to cancel the mute function. This function can also be cancelled by rotating the VOL multifunction button.

9. OPEN BUTTON

To slide the monitor out and stand it up or into the monitor slot, press this button,

10. USB PORT

For information about connecting a USB device, please see USB operation.

11. REL BUTTON

Press it to detachable the front panel.

12. RESET BUTTON

Press this button to return to factory settings.

13. SD CARD SLOT

14. MICROPHONE

RADIO OPERATION

Listening to Radio

Touch the RADIO ICON in home menu to enter the RADIO mode. In radio mode, tap 📞 icon to adjust the brightness for the display.

Selecting The Frequency Band

Touch the screen of "BAND" section repeatedly to select the band, the message will show in turn:

graph TD
    A["FM1"] --> B["FM2"]
    B --> C["FM3"]
    C --> D["AM1(MW1)"]
    D --> E["AM2(MW2)"]
    E --> A

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive

Press ST/MO button on the remote control to select the MONO or STEREO mode. (When Stereo mode is activated, the ST symbol will appear.)

Start Searching For a Station

Manual Search

During Radio mode, briefly touch " > " to increase frequency by one step of channel spacing.

Briefly touch “◀” to decrease frequency by one step of channel spacing.

Automatic Search

During Radio mode, touch and hold (for more than 2 seconds) either “◀ /▶” ICONS to start search for a radio station automatically.

To tune in strong-signal FM Station only (LO/DX function)

In radio mode, LOCCs button on the remote control to select a icon select LOC/DX mode of Local and Long-distance traffic news.

Storing and Listening to a Memory Station

Setting Memory

With this system, a total of 30 stations can be stored in the memory of six buttons. Each band stores up to six preset stations. The stations might be FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1(MW1), and AM2(MW2) band.

The operation is as below :

- Store in Memory

Select the frequency band
Select the station
Press and the station until it show the frequency band your select.

- Retrieve a preset station

Touch the 1-6 ranges briefly to retrieve a station which had been stored in the memory in advance the chose number is shown on display.

Automatic Memory Storing & Program Scanning

Automatic Preset Setup

In Radio Mode, touch and keep (for more than 2'S) the screen of " 🔒" range to active automatic station storage.

The radio searches within the current frequency band, e.g. Fm, for the stronger signal level until the search cycle has finished. The six strongest stations are then allocated to the corresponding storage locations.

Then the station of the first storage location is set.

Scan Function

In Radio mode, briefly touch the “Q” section on the touch screen, the radio briefly plays all the preset stations of the frequency band.

Media Operation

In audio play mode, the message will display as below :

Mute function

To select the Equalizer mode

Fast forward

Fast backward

Intro Function

To decrease the volume level

To increase the volume level

Loudness Function

Subwoofer Function

Play/Pause the playing

To skip the next track

To skip the previous track

Repeat Function

Random Function

Previous menu

Tap to turn to BT PHONE mode. (after pairing and connecting a mobile phone with BT function).

In audio play mode, tap 📋 icon to adjust the brightness for the display.

The icons for other mode

(The same icon have the same function in each mode)

User interface toolbar with playback, pause, play button, refresh, and download icons (no text or symbols)

In PHOTO playing ,tap to change the photo direction.

ZOOM IN and OUT.

For page turning.

For page turning.

For page turning.

For page turning.

BASIC OPERATION

Pause (still picture)

Touch the “▶” section on touch screen during playback will stop play temporary, touch it again to return the normal playback.

Rapid Forward/Rapid Reverse

During DISC playback, touch the screen of “▶/◀” range the speed of rapid forward/reverse changes according to the disc as follow:

Digital Video/VCD/CD/MP3:

graph LR
    A["Normal Playback 2x"] --> B["4x"]
    B --> C["8x"]
    C --> D["20x"]
    D --> A

Skipping Track

During DISC playback, Touch the ▶/◀ section on the touch screen to skip to next/back one track.

Note :

For some VCD2.0 disc (PBC-playback control), above these buttons may be unavailable.

Zoom Function

Touch the button repeatedly, the displayshow as "zoom 2, zoom 3, zoom 4, zoom 1/2 , zoom 1/3, zoom 1/4, zoom off."

Use the direction keys ( ▲ ▼ ▶ ▶ on remote control to move the enlarged picture .

Note:

when the JPEG disc playback, in normal mode, you can use the cursor buttons to rotate the picture.

Press UP to invert an image. Press DOWN to mirror an image. Press LEFT to rotate an image to left. Press RIGHT to rotate an image to right.

SELECTING PLAY MODES

During the Disc playback, select the "RPT, RDM, INT" to select your favour play mode.

1). REPEAT FUNCTION

FOR Digital Video :

Tap the 📄 icon or press the RPT button on the remote control to select REPEAT mode as follows :

graph LR
    A["CHAPTER REPEAT ON"] --> B["TI TL E REPEAT ON"]
    B --> C["REPEAT OFF"]
    C --> D["REPEAT ALL"]
    D --> E["←"]

FOR VCD/CD :

Tap the 📄 icon or press the RPT button on the remote control to select REPEAT mode as follows :

graph LR
    A["REPEAT ONE"] --> B["REPEAT ALL"]
    B --> C["REPEAT OFF"]
    C --> A

FOR MP3 :

Tap the 📄 icon or press the RPT button on the remote control) to select REPEAT mode as follows :

graph LR
    A["REPEAT ONE"] --> B["REP EAT FO LDER (or DIR)"]
    C["REPEAT OFF"] --> D["REPEAT ALL"]
    D --> C

2). INTRO FUNCTION

FOR CD :

Tap the 📄 icon or press the INT button on the remote control to play the previous 10 seconds part of each track/chapter on disc.

(Touch it again to cancel this mode)

Touch Screen Operation

FOR VCD :

Press the INT button on the remote control. It displays will following menu as below:

graph LR
    A["SEQ PLAY"] --> B["INTR O 1"]
    B --> C

Note: when select the INTRO Mode, this player to start to play the previous 15 seconds part of each track/chapter on disc. (Touch it again to cancel this mode.)

FOR Digital Video/MP3 :

For Digital Video/MP3, press the INT button is not available.

3). RDM(RANDOM) FUNCTION

During DISC playback, touch screen of “ ✗” section ( press the

RDM button on the remote control to play in random. Each play mode the order is different. (Depend on the disc used for VCD).

Touch it again to cancel this function.

Note : in random mode, the 📤 button is not available.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY FUNCTION

During playback, touch the screen or press the OSD on the remote control, it will display the following as below :

Note: touch the screen or press the OSD on the remote control again to cancel the OSD information.

1. Digital Video, when it is on, it will display the information such as:

1. Example for VCD/SVCD, when it is on, it will display the information such as:

1. Example for Movie or PHOTO. When it is on, it will display the information such as:

Nighttime photo of a suspension bridge over a river at dusk, captured with camera interface overlay (no text or symbols on the bridge itself)

DISC Search (GOTO)

FOR Digital Video :

Touch the screen as show or press the GOTO button on remote control;

the screen will display the following message :

Touch the < I > to select the your adjustment item, then select the item your favour by touching the numeric buttons, then touch the OK button to confirm.

FOR VCD (With PBC OFF):

Touch the screen as show or press the GOTO button on remote control;

the screen will display the following message :

Touch the < I > to select the your adjustment item, then select the item your favour by touching the numeric buttons, then touch the OK button to confirm.

For Movie/Photo:

Touch the screen as show or press the GOTO button on remote control;

the screen will display the following message :

Touch the < I > to select the your adjustment item, then select the item your favour by touching the numeric buttons, then touch the OK button to confirm.

Digital Video Special Function

1. Multi-subtitle Language Function (for Digital Video Only)

During Digital Video playback. Touch the OFF icon on touch screen(or press the SUBT on the remote).

Each time the button is pressed or touch, number of the subtitle language changes in sequential order.

Notes:

• The language number is different according to the disc.
• Some discs only contain one subtitle language.
• When no different subtitle language are recorded, "INVALID KEY" will be displayed at screen left top corner.

2. Multi-Audio Language Function

For Digital Video: During Digital Video playback, touch the STEREO icon on touch screen (or press the LANG

on the remote .) Each time the button is pressed or touch, number of the audio soundtrack language changes on sequential order.

Notes:

• The language number is different according to the disc.
• Some disc only contain one language soundtrack
• When no different language soundtrack are recorded "WINVALID KEY" display at screen left top corner.

For VCD/CD:

during playback, touch the AUDIO section of the touch screen or Press AUDIO on the remote. It is possible to switch the sound between monaural and stereo sound.

3. Multi-Angle Function (for Digital Video Only)

During Digital Video playback, touch the ANB OFF icon on the touch screen. Each time the button is pressed, the number of the angel changes in sequential order.

Notes:

• The angle number is different according to the disc.
• The function only work for disc having scenes recorded at different angles.
• When no different angle are recorded, "UNMALLDKEY"ed at screen left top corner.

4. Title Menu Function

For Digital Video:

If the Digital Video has multiple titles recorded on the disc. It can select preferred title from the title menu to start playback.

- During Digital Video playback, press TITLE button on the remote .The title menu is display.

- Select preferred title by the cursor button and confirmed by press the ENTER button.

For VCD:

Press TITLE/PBC button on the remote control while the disc is playing, you can switch between "PBC ON" and "PBC off" mode.

5. A-B Repeat (for Digital Video and VCD)

Press the A-B button if you want to repeat a specific segment on a disc that you define:

1. Press the A-B button at a point (A) where you want it to be the start point of the repeat segment. Press the A-B button again at a point (B) where you want it to be the terminal point of the repeat segment. Then it will play the segment repeatedly.
2. To cancel the A-B repeat mode and resume normal playback, press the A-B button for the third time.

Note:

During DVD playback, points A and B can be selected from different chapters.

6. Program Playback (for Digital Video and VCD)

It allows you to enter the order in which you want some chapters/tracks in DVD/VCD to play.

1 During playback, press the PROG button to enter a program interface as follows:

Program interface for DVD

2 Use the direction buttons to move cursor onto the desired place for inputting the sequence number.

3 Use the number button to input desired sequence number of title/chapter/track with desired sequence.
4 After input your favour, press >II on remote or use the direction buttons to select play and then press OK on remote to play the programmed titles/chapters/tracks in programmed order.

* Tap the display or press stop button to exit the PROG.

* During VCD playback, if it is in PBC ON mode, at the same time of entering the state of program playback, it turns off PBC mode.

7. Display still frame step by step (for Digital Video and VCD)

If the unit is currently playing video, press the STEP button consecutively to display still frame step by step.

Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

8.Playback with Slow Speed

During video playback, press the LOC/SLOW button to execute the Slow Forward function.

Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback.

BT Operation

1. Pairing and Connecting

Prior to using the BT device named Boss Audio BV8974B as a hands-free system for a BT-enabled mobile phone for the first time, you must pair and connect them as follows:

* Prior to pairing and connecting, when displaying No Video interface of radio, CD, AUX IN or BT music, the logo BT flashes in the touch screen.
* DorsigApplorBv6974Be device named as a hands-free system for a BT-enabled mobile phone, place the BT-enabled mobile phone no more than 3 meters from the head unit;

Switch on the BT mode of your mobile phone; then s BTelect the item to find a device and enter it; BT device for the of the A/V system, the name Boss Audio BV8974B will be displayed , select it and enter it; then it will show an interface that asks you to input a password, input 0000 and enter it; then it will pair and write the BT device Boss Audio BV8974B of the car A/V system, Confirm it, then the frame of the BT logo will light all the time.

* Whishing pairing and ing connect , the audio of the mobile phone transfers to the mobile system whenever a call is made or received plays music .

2. BT PHONE

In power off mode, a incoming call or call out to wake up this unit and turn to BT hands-free mode, when the phone call ended the unit back to power off mode.

1) Make a call

(1) Dial with mobile phone directly;
(2) Dial with the controls on BT PHONE interface or on remote control or on control panel;

a. Touch the HANDSFREE icon in home menu or touch the 📄 icon during playing to turn to BT PHONE interface as follows:

: Same as MUTE button.

: Same as VOL+ and VOL- or VOL knob.

: Tap to do disconnection.

b. Use the number icons or buttons to input your desired phone number;

* When inputting a wrong digit, use ← icon or < button to delete it.

c. After finishing inputting, touch 📞 icon or press ⚙ button on control panel to dial out.

2) Redial last dialed phone number

Touch 📄️ icon or long press redial button on remote control to dial out the last dialed phone number.

3) Answer a call

During an incoming call, the incoming telephone number displays in the BT PHONE interface. If you want to receive it, touch 📞 icon or press 🔔 button on remote control; if you want to reject it, touch 📞 icon or press 🔔 button on remote control.

4) Ending a call

When ending a call, touch 📤 icon or use 🔒 button.

5) Switch the audio between the unit and your device

During phone talking using the B hands-free system of the car A/V system, touch icon or press button on remote control to switch the audio between the unit and your device.

6) Adjusting the volume during a call

Dtalkigghouse VOL landb or Vicon+and VOL- buttons to adjust volume level. ; use 📷 icon or MUTE button to mute sound

\* \* / # icons and buttons

they perform as * / # buttons on mobile phone.

3.BT MUSIC

1) Touch STREAMING in home menu or pressing SOURCE button can pop up BT MUSIC interface as follows:

Mute function

To select the Equalizer mode

To decrease the volume level

To increase the volume level

Loudness Function

Subwoofer Function

Play/Pause the playing

To skip the next track

To skip the previous track

Tap to turn to BT PHONE mode.(after pairing and connecting a mobile phone with BT function).

In BT music mode, tap 📄 icon to adjust the brightness for the display.

2) Using your mobile phone with BT function to audio/video if pitay, is paired radio connected to the pleasure will change into the car A/V system

The Boss Audio supports A2DP, which enables the user to stream audio from their device.

3) The Tecari AE of system so these icons support the BAVRCP, Music interface except BT Music and their buttons corresponding panel or on remote control are available for audio/video playback of your mobile phone during playback. But no fast forward/backward functions for ▶ / ▶ icon and ▶/◀ buttons, and the function of resume playback after pausing or stopping is available only for some mobile phone .

AUX Operation

On the front panel of this unit, there is an AUX IN jack, follow the diagram below to connect analogue replay devices(only for the Audio connect, if you want to connect the Video, please plug the

1). Please connect the external device with stereo jack (3.5mm) plug the Aux in socket.

AUX IN JACK FRONT PANEL

2). In radio mode, touch the screen of “☐” ICON to enter the main menu, touch the “AUX” ICON to enter the AUX IN mode.

In AUX mode, tap 🔒 to adjust the brightness for the display.

AUX INTERFACE 1

AUX INTERFACE 2

3). You now hear the sound from the external device played back through the loudspeakers.

The function of the icons as follow:

Tap to mute the sound.

Tap to select EQ as the same on the remote control.

Loudness Function

Subwoofer Function

Tap to adjust audio volume.

Tap to turn to BT PHONE mode. (after pairing and connecting a mobile phone with bluetooth function).

Touch Screen Operation

AV Operation

Please plug the

Touch the AV IN icon to enter the AV IN mode.

In AV mode, tap 🔍 icon to adjust the brightness for the display.

AV INTERFACE 1

AV INTERFACE 2

As the interface show, here is only the audio output, now tap the icon, the picture of the auxiliary input video show on the display and tap the display again to turn to audio mode.

Now you can watch the video from your External video equipment such as Digital Video players, computers, etc.

The function of the icons as follow:

Tap to mute the sound.
Tap to select EQ as the same on the remote control.
Loudness Function
Subwoofer Function

Tap to adjust audio volume.

Tap to turn to BT PHONE mode. (after pairing and connecting a mobile phone with BT function).

Note: To ensure safety while driving and to comply with lows, drivers should not watch video or operate the video device while driving.

Touch Screen Operation

USB OPERATION

Following the diagram below, connect your USB device to the front panel USB port. If it is properly connected, the device will be mounted and start playing automatically.

1 Current type (highlighted bar).
2 Audio play mode select.
3 Picture play mode select.
4 Movie play mode select,
5 Current play track .

Card OPERATION

The unit can support playback MP3/WMA/JPEG/MP4 format which are stored on SD memory cards.

Please read the following instructions before you start using a memory card. Inserting the card as follow:

Insert a card, push in till heard a "CLICK", then attach the control panel again to play.

1 Current type (highlighted bar).
2 Audio play mode select.
3 Picture play mode select.
4 Movie play mode select,
5 Current play track .

Touch Screen Operation

STEERING WHEEL CONTROL

Touch the SWC icon as follow to turn to steering wheel control.

During setting, touch the turn to home menu.

icon to

Before operation, press the ✗ icon to cancel the original input that to set your favour.

There are 2 KEY for total 12 buttons to save, first, tap Assign to open function save, then select button 1 in KEY 1 on steering wheel and tap the 📋 icon, the icon show in button 1 position then touch Confirm, final exit the SWC mode, the function will save in button 1 of KEY 1.

The function of the icons as follow:

Touch to begin function save.

After selection touch to confirm operation.

Touch this icon to cancel the input and resume load.

When electric resistance is too low, touch this icon to increase.

When electric resistance is too high, touch this icon to reduce.

\* Parental Control

Q: After inserting a Digital Video disc into the disc slot, if a dialogue box pops up and asks you to input a password, what should you do

A: The playing disc is locked by a rating level of parental control. If the current rating level of parental control of the Digital Video player is lower than the one of current disc, you must input the correct password of parental control to unlock the parental control and enter a rating level one equal to or higher than of the current disc in order to play the disc.

* For factory preset password of parental control of Digital Video player, please sparthof Media Setup Menu

Appendix: Parental Control

Parental Control function of a Digital Video player can control playback of movie ratings on a disc. You can set the Digital Video player to be a certain rating level of parental control using the Media Setup Menu. If the rating level of parental control of a disc is higher than the one of the Digital Video player, the Digital Video player cannot play the disc.

The Digital Video movie can be designed so that the Digital Video player can play different versions of content of a particular movie according to the different rating levels of parental control. Depending on the Digital video, the scenes that are not suitable for children will be cleared or replaced by suitable scenes automatically.

The rating levels of Parental Control are as follows:

	Unlock
1	Kid Safe
2	G
3	PG
4	PG 13
5	PG R
6	R
7	NC 17
8	Adult

\* Region Code

If you insert a disc into the disc slot and REGION ERROR is displayed, the car multi-media system can not play the disc. The reason is that the region codes of the car multi-media system and the used disc do not match each other.

Appendix: Region code of D igital Video

Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) divided the world into 6 regions, and gave every region a region code for locking and unlocking D playtek\Video

Basically, a coded D player video play only the discs if its region code is the same D code of the digital video cannot play the disc.

Please note that only the D digital video generated by the biggest restricting companies of America The D

Video files video -players not produced by the 8 biggest film making companies of America are not restricted by the rule of region code. Generally, they are called Free Region Code or Full Region Code.

The problems caused by area code inconsistency production totaled the unlocked version D players.

Region codes and the countries or areas represented by region codes are as follows:

Region 1: America, Canada, East-Pacific Inlands;

Region 2: Japan, West Europe, North Europe, Egypt, South Africa, Middle East;

Region 3: Sainwara, Asb Agik Korugu Strudh Kohada, Thailand, Indonesia, etc.;

Region 4: Australia, New Zealand, Central South America, South Pacific Inlands;

Region 5: Russia, Mongolia, Indian Peninsula, Middle Asia, East Europe, North Korea, North Africa, North-west Asia etc.;

Region 6: China mainland.

The 8 biggest film making companies of America are as follows:

1. WarnerBros;
2. Columbia;
3. 20th Century FOX;
4. Paramount;
5. Universal;
6. UA(UnitedArtist);
7. MGM(MetroDogwynMayer);
8. WaltDisney

Specification

General

Power Supply Requirement....DC 12V
Current consumption....10A MAX.
Maximum Power Output 4 x 85W

Audio

Signal Output......Front, Rear, and Subwoofer Output
Frequency Response....20 Hz - 20 KHz
S/N Ratio....90 dB (JIS)
Wow and Flutter......Below measurable limits

TFT Monitor

Monitor Screen Size....7 Inch Wide
Color System....NTSC/PAL

Disc/USB/Card

Compatible Format......Digital Video/VCD/IMAGE/MP3/WMA/CD

Radio

FM

Frequency range......EUR (87.5 MHz - 108 Mhz)
USA (87.5 MHz - 107.9MHz)
American 1 (87.5 MHz - 108MHz)
American 2 (87.5 MHz - 108MHz)
OIRT(88.1 MHz - 107.9MHz)

Usable sensitivity....15dBu
I.F Frequency....10.7 MHz

AM(MW)

Frequency.....EUR (522 KHz - 1620 Khz)
USA (530 KHz - 1710 Khz)
American 1(530 KHz - 1710 Khz)
American 2(520 KHz - 1600 Khz)
OITR (531 KHz - 1602 Khz)

Usable sensitivity....40dBu

I.F Frequency....450 Khz

BT:

BT specification....V1.2 Class 2
BT Supported Profiles...... HSP, HFP and A2DP & AVRCP profiles
Range of frequency....2.4GHz Spectrum

NOTE:

Specification and design are subject to modification, without notice, due to improvements in technology.

Before going through the check list, check wiring connection. If any of the problems persist after check list has been made, consult your nearest service dealer.

SYMPTOM	CAUSE	SOLUTION
No power	The car ignition switch is not on	If the power supply is properly connected to the car accessory terminal,switch the ignition key to "ACC"
	The fuse is blown	Replace the fuse
Disc can not be loaded or ejected	Presence of disc inside the player.	Remove the disc in the player, then put a new one
	Inserting the disc in reverse direction	Insert the compact disc with the label facing upward
	The disc is extremely dirty or defective	Clean the disc or try to play a new one
	Temperature inside the car is too high	Cool off or until the ambient temperature return to normal
Video/image appears black-white	The color system is set incorrectly	Please switch to correct color system from menu
No video/image appears	The unit is not connected to the parking brake detection switch	Make proper connection according to wire connection “”
	The parking brake is not engaged	For safety reasons no video/images are displayed while the vehicle is moving. Engaging the parking brake will cause images to be displayed.
No color in picture	The disc format is not according to the TV-set used (PAL/NTSC)	Please choose a proper color system.
JPEG disc can not be played back	No JPEG files are recorded on the disc.	Change the disc
	JPEG files are not recorded in a compliant format	Change the disc Record JPEG files using a compliant application
Unit has become unresponsive	Unit has frozen up	Press the RESET button. Front panel is not properly fixed into its place
The radio does not work	The antenna cable is not connected	Insert the antenna cable firmly
	The signals are too weak	Select a station manually

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