Boss Audio Systems BV500 User manual

BV - 500
AUDIO SYSTEMS
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OWNER’S MANUAL
IN-DASH LCD MONITOR/TV TUNER/
AM-FM RECEIVER/CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Audio Systems
Mobile Audio/Video System. This receiver/monitor has been
built to deliver the highest quality video reproduction. We are
sure you'll enjoy watching your favorite movies with this
component as a part of your multimedia. For best results
please consult a professional mobile electronics installer for
application advice or troubleshooting. To guarantee top
performance we recommend using The Link installation
accessories such as RCA interconnects, power cables, and
speaker wire. Thank you for choosing Audio Systems
products for your mobile entertainment system. We can't change
the world, but we can make it sound and look better.
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INSTALLATION
Notes:
• 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 it is
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 of
unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions.
• Consult with your nearest dealer if installation requires the drilling of holes or other
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 optimum
performance.
• 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.
INSTALLATION HARDWARE
30˚
Bracket (A)
(2 pcs)
Bracket (B)
(2 pcs)
Double sided
tape (2 pcs)
Lever
(2 pcs)
Hexagonal Bolt
(M6 x 12) (4 pcs)
Tapping Screw
(M5 x 25) (1 pcs)
Nut
(M5) (1 pcs)
Plain Washer
(M5) (1 pcs)
Spring Washer
(M5) (5 pcs)
Spring Washer
(M6) (4 pcs)
Tapping Screw
(M5 x 12) (4 pcs)
Mounting Bolt
(M5 x 5) (8 pcs)
Mounting Bolt
(M4 x 5) (4 pcs)
Strap (1 pcs)

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MOUNTING THE TUNER UNIT
1. Bracket (A) 5. Tapping Screw with Washer (M5 x 12)
2. Mounting Bolt (M5 x 5) 6. Spring Washer (M6)
3. Bracket (B) 7. Spring Washer (M5)
4. Hexagonal Bolt with Washer (M6 x 12) 8. Double Sided Tape
CAUTION: Most states and local governments have laws and/or ordinances prohibiting
the viewing of TV or video while driving. This is for your safety. We advocate full
compliance with all applicable laws with regards to mobile entertainment systems.
Please consult your local authorities for more information.
INSTALLING THE DISPLAY UNIT
Before installing the display unit, please remove the backstrap screw and wiring
harress. This unit can be properly installed either from “front” (convertional 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.
DIN FRONT-MOUNT
Installing the unit
1. Dashboard
2. Mounting Bracket
After inserting the holder into the
dashboard, select the appropriate tabs
according to the thickness of the
dashboard material and bend them
outwards to secure the bracket in place.
3. Display Unit
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1. Dashboard
2. Nut (M5)
3. Spring Washer
4. Tapping Screw with Washer (M5 x 25)
5. Screw
6. Plain Washer
7. Backstrap
Be sure to use the backstrap to secure
the back of the unit in place.
The backstrap can be bent by hand to
the desired angle.
Note: The trim piece, backstrap, and mounting
bracket are not used for REAR-MOUNT.
Removing the unit
1. Lever
Insert the levers supplied with the unit
into the grooves at both sides of the unit
as shown in figure until they click.
Pulling the levers upward and out to
makes it possible to remove the unit.
DIN REAR-MOUNT
Installation using the screw holes on the both sides of the unit.
Fastening the unit to the factory radio
mounting bracket.
1. Select a position where the screw holes
of the bracket and the screw holes of
the main unit become aligned (are fitted),
and tighten the screws at 2 places on
each side.
Use either truss screws (5 x 5mm) or
screws (4 x 5mm), depending on the
shape of the screw holes in the bracket.
2. Screw
3. Factory Radio Mounting Bracket
4. Dashboard or Console
5. Hook and Screw (Remove this part)
Note: The frame, strap, and half-sleeve are
not used for REAR-MOUNT.
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HOW TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE SCREEN DISPLAY
1. Press release button then carefully pull the monitor out toward you.
2. Turning the display upward.
3. Adjust the viewing angle as shown. Adjustment should be made slowly using
minimal force.
Release Button
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4. To close the unit, turn the display to the center position then fold it down.
The monitor must be centered and folded down before the unit can be closed
properly.
5. Push the panel in until is “clicks” into the locked position.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
CAUTION: If this monitor is mounted in a location that allows viewing from the driver’s
seat, the unit must be wired to prevent video operation (TV, DVD, VCP, video games,
etc.) while the vehicle is being driven.
1. When the gray (TV control) wire is connected to the parking brake switch (in most
late model vehicles) The BV-500 will not operate in the TV mode while the parking
brake is engaged.
2. There are two operation formats for interfacing a CD Changer. Before completing
the installation, connect the CD Changer to the BV-500, turn on the power, and
select the CD mode. If the changer functions normally, the mode switch (located
on the front of the tuner module) is in the correct position. If not, move the A-B
switch to the other position.
RADIO/TV MAIN UNIT
(VIEW FROM REAR)
TV DIVERSITY ANTENNA INPUT
CDC INPUT
GREY TV CONTROL GREY/BLACK
TV DIVERSITY ANTENNA INPUT
RADIO ANTENNA INPUT
TO CD CHANGER
BLUE/WHITE POWANT
REAR
Rch SPK
VIOLET
VIOLET/BLACK
FRONT
Rch SPK
GREY
GREY/BLACK
REAR
Lch SPK
GREEN
GREEN/BLACK
FRONT
Lch SPK
WHITE
WHITE/BLACK
TO POWER SUPPLY
RED ACC YELLOW MEMORY BLACK GROUND
CHOKE
BOX
RADIO CONTROL
CDC SET
A B
TO SELECT CD CHANGER FORMAT
AV INPUT
VIDEO AUDIO–R AUDIO–L
AV1
AV2
FROM VIDEO/AUDIO SOURCE
RADIO CONTROL
TV MONITOR
RADIO/TV MAIN UNIT
(VIEW FROM FRONT)
DISPLAY UNIT
TV MONITOR
REAR RCA CABLE
(FOR RCA LINE VERSION ONLY)
75ohm RF WIRE (BLACK)
VIDEO OUTPUT
Rch RED
Lch WHITE
(GREY)
FRONT RCA CABLE
Rch RED
Lch WHITE
(BROWN)
BLACK CABLE
BLACK PLUG
BLACK/GREY CABLE
GREY PLUG

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OPERATION
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GENERAL OPERATION
• ON/OFF
Switch on the unit by pressing PWR button (1). When system is on, press it again
to turn it off.
• FACEPLATE RELEASE
Press REL button (2) to draw out the faceplate, push the panel to draw in.
When the faceplate is drawn out, turn the faceplate upward and adjust TV display.
• SELECTING SOUND MODE
Press SEL button (6) to move display through volume, bass, treble, balance and
fader functions. Use (7) and (8) buttons to adjust the selected mode.
When mode has not been adjusted for several seconds, display returns to previous
display status (e.g. radio display or CDC display).
Volume
Adjust volume level using (7) and (8) buttons.
Bass
Press SEL button (6) for one time. Adjust bass level using (7) and (8) buttons.
Treble
Press SEL button (6) for two times. Adjust treble level using (7) and (8) buttons.
Balance
Press SEL button (6) for three times. Adjust sound balance between left and right
speakers using (7) and (8) buttons.
Fader
Press SEL button (6) for four times. Adjust sound balance between front and rear
speakers using (7) and (8) buttons.
• SELECTING PLAYING MODE
When the screen display is drawn in, press MOD button (12) to select desired
playing mode between radio and CDC. When the screen display is drawn out, the
unit would automatically switch into TV mode. By pressing MOD button (12), you
can select desired playing mode among TV, radio and CDC.
CAUTION: The installation must be done in a way that prevents TV operation while
driving. During this time you may choose between radio and CD (Changer) modes.
• MUTE
Press MUT button (3) to cut down sound output, “MUTE” appears on display.
Press it again to resume the previous volume level.
• SETTING THE CLOCK
Press DSP button (5) to change the display into clock display. While the current
time is appeared on the display, press it again to return to frequency showing.
Time Setting
- Set hours:
Holding down DSP button (5) for several seconds, and the clock is blinking on
the display, press button (14) to adjust the hour.
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VOL BAS TRE BAL FAD
(Volume) (Bass) (Treble) (Balance) (Fader)

- Set minutes:
Holding down DSP button (5) for several seconds, and the clock is blinking on
the display, press button (13) to adjust the minutes.
• LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
The LCD (4) can show the current state of the unit.
• RESET
Reset button (29) must be activated with either a ball point pen or thin metal object.
The reset button is to be activated for the following reasons:
- Initial installation of the unit when all wiring is completed.
- All the function buttons do not operate.
- Error symbol on the display.
RADIO OPERATION
• SELECTING BAND
Press BAND button (11) to change between three FM bands and two AM bands.
Each band stores up to six preset stations.
• SELECTING STATION
During radio mode, press MAN/SKP button (13) to increase frequency or (14)
to decrease frequency by one step of channel spacing. Hold the button longer for
fast tuning. The frequency is updated correspondingly on display.
• SELECTING MEMORY
Press preset memory buttons (15) to preset stations at tuner mode. With this
system, a total of 30 stations can be stored in the memory of six buttons.
The stations might be FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2 band.
The operation is as below:
- Store in Memory
Press and hold desired memory location button for several seconds. The current
listening station will be stored into the number button.
- Retrieve a Preset Station
Press any one of the buttons (15) to retrieve a station which had been stored in
the memory in advance the chosen number is shown on display.
• AUTO MEMORY STORING & SCANNING
- Auto Memory Scanning
Check the stations stored in the preset memories.
Press to retrieve automatically the current stations stored in six preset memories
and it will display for several seconds. Press either the AS/PS button (16) again
or anyone of the memory buttons to stop the scan operation. During the preset
scan operation, the channel number flashes on the display for several seconds.
Preset station scan continuously in the pre-selected band.
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- Auto Memory Storing
Seeks the six strongest stations in the pre-selected band automatically and stores
the stations automatically in preset memories.
Initially the tuner seeks and memories the stations in local mode until 6 stations
are fully occupied. Otherwise, seeking is proceeded in distance mode.
CDC OPERATION
• SELECTING TRACK
During CDC mode, press MAN/SKP button (14) or (13) to move to the
previous track or the next track. The track number shows on the display.
• SELECTING CD
Press CD + button (17) to select next disc and CD – button (18) to select previous disc.
• REPEAT THE SAME TRACK
Press RPT button (19) to continuously repeat the same track on the current disc.
Press it again to continuously repeat all tracks on the current disc. Press it the third
time to stop repeating.
• PREVIEW ALL TRACKS
Press SCN button (20) to play the first several seconds of each track on the current
disc. Press it again to stop intro and listen to track.
• RANDOM PLAY
Press RND button (21) to play all tracks on the current CD in random order.
Press it again to cancel the mode.
• CD CHANGER SETTING
Reference the figure when used as a controller for a 6-disc CD changers, place the
switch in the B position. For 10-disc CD changers (BOSS model CDC-3000) place
the switch in the A position.
TV OPERATION
• SELECTING RECEIVING MODE
Press TV/AV button (22) to select among TVch/AV1/AV2.
• PICTURE ADJUSTMENT/PROGRAM SETTING/SYSTEM CONTROL
In TV mode, press MENU button (23) to enter the main menu. And the menu
includes three sub-menus: PICTURE MENU, TUNER MENU and SYSTEM MENU.
MAIN UNIT
(VIEW FROM FRONT) CDC SET
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Press the button repeatedly or press CH + button (9) or CH – button (10) to select
the desired item then press CONTROL + button (24) or CONTROL – button (25) to
enter the corresponding sub-menu to set.
- In PICTURE MENU, use CH + button (9) or CH – button (10) to select picture
mode upward or downward as follows:
Then use CONTROL + button (24) or CONTROL – button (25) to adjust the
selected item. Note: In PAL SYSTEM, there is no “TINT” item.
- In TUNER MENU, use CH + button (9) or CH – button (10) to select picture mode
upward or downward as follows:
Then use CONTROL + button (24) or CONTROL – button (25) to adjust the
selected item.
- In SYSTEM MENU, use CH + button (9) or CH – button (10) to select picture
mode upward or downward as follows:
Then use CONTROL + button (24) or CONTROL – button (25) to adjust the
selected item.
In AV mode, press MENU button (23), the screen will display PICTURE MENU and
SYSTEM MENU but not TUNER MENU. And in SYSTEM MENU, there is no
“SOUND” item. The setting method is the same with that in TV mode.
Note: In the menus (except TUNER MENU), if you don’t operate over 6 seconds,
the screen display will disappear.
• SELECTING CHANNEL
Press CH + button (9) or CH – button (10) to choose channel upward or downward.
• PROGRAM SCANNING
Press SCAN button (27), “SCAN OFF” will display on the lower left corner of the
screen. Press it again, the screen will display “SCAN ON”, then it begins to scan
1.5 seconds of each channel in sequence. When it completes, the screen will
display “SCAN OFF”. In the course of scanning, press SCAN button (27), “SCAN
OFF” will also display on the screen and it stops on the TV channel just scanning.
• SCREEN DISPLAY
Press DSP button (26), the screen will display the current status such as
TVch/AV1/AV2, the COLOR SYSTEM and the SOUND SYSTEM on the right-top
corner. In AV mode, there is no SOUND SYSTEM display.
• REMOTE SENSOR
Point the remote control handset to the remote sensor (28).
Press the function keys on the handset to control TV.
BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR SHARP TINT
POS SKIP BAND FINE AFT SEARCH ASM
COLOR SOUND LANG. B/B CORING HALFTONE

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REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET
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CONTROL & FUNCTION KEYS
1. POWER = Press POWER to turn the unit ON or OFF
2. TV/AV = Switch between TV/AV1/AV2
3. 0 - 9 = Numeric buttons, press to select the corresponding channel
4. -/-- = Digital selecting button, cooperatively used with numeric buttons
5. MUTE = Press to mute the sound. When release the button, the screen will
display VOLUME XX for about 4 seconds, and this is the AUDIO level
setting value of the TV unit. The users may not mind it, and that adjust
the volume level by VOL + and VOL – buttons.
6. SCAN = Scan 1.5 seconds of each channel
7. MENU =
Display the main menu to adjust picture and set program and control system
8. / = In case of MENU mode, the buttons are used to select the sub-menus
9. / =
In case of MENU mode, the buttons are used to adjust the selected item
10. VOL + = Increase the volume level
11. VOL – = Decrease the volume level
12. PICT = Select picture mode. There are five modes: STANDARD, SHARP,
BRIGHT, MEMORY and MILD. The MEMORY mode is user-defined
mode and the others are preset mode.
13. RETURN = Switch between last viewed channel and this time viewed channel
14. CH + = Choose channel upward
15. CH – = Choose channel downward
16. DSP = Press to display the channel number and SYSTEM status. In AV mode,
there is no SOUND SYSTEM display
17. SORT = Program sorting button, cooperatively used with digital selecting button
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SPECIFICATION
GENERAL
Power Supply Voltage : DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground
Maximum Power : 70 Watts x 4
Chassis Dimensions : 7” x 6.1” x 1.9”
178 (W) x 155 (D) x 50 (H) mm
Weight : 4.45 KG
9.79 pounds
Speaker Impedance : 4 Ohms
Current Consumption : 10 Amperes (max.)
Tone Controls
- Bass (at 100 Hz) : + / – 10 dB
- Treble (at 10 KHz) : + / – 10 dB
TV
Monitor Screen Size : 5.0” TFT
Resolution : 960 x 234 dots
TV Sensitivity : 45 dBµV/PD (max.) @CH25 in average
RADIO
FM
Frequency Coverage : 87.5 to 107.9 MHz
Sensitivity (30 dB S/N) : 6 µV
Image Rejection : > 45 dB
Stereo Separation : > 25 dB
AM
Frequency Coverage : 530 to 1710 KHz
Sensitivity (20 dB S/N) : 35 dB
Image Rejection : 45 dB

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