Boss Audio Systems BV7280 User manual

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

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BV7280
OWNER’S MANUAL
Mobile Audio/Video System
y PLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio
y Automatic Memory Storing
y RBDS Operation
y Full Detachable Panel
y Preset Equalization
y Memory Card Interface
y USB Interface
y AV IN interface on the front panel
y Remote Control

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CONTENTS
INSTALLATION.................................................................................. 3
USING THE DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL.................................... 6
CONNECTIONS................................................................................. 7
LOCATIONS AND FUNCTION OF THE PLAYER............................. 8
LOCATIONS AND FUNCTION OF THE REMOTE CONTROL......... 9
OPERATION ...................................................................................... 11
BASIC OPERATION......................................................................................... 12
USB PLAY OPERATION.................................................................................. 13
MEMORY CARD OPERATION......................................................................... 16
RADIO OPERATION ........................................................................................ 17
AV IN OPERATION........................................................................................... 18
TROUBLE SHOOTING...................................................................... 19
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 20

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INSTALLATION
Notes:
y Choose the mounting location where
the unit will not interfere with the normal
driving function of the driver.
y 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.
y Use only the p arts included with the
unit to ensure proper inst allation. The
use of unauthorized p arts can cause
malfunctions.
y Consult with your nearest dealer if
installation requires the drilling of holes
or other modifications of the vehicle.
y Install the unit wher e it does not get in
the driver’s way and cannot injure the
passenger if there is a sudden stop, like
an emergency stop.
y Avoid installing the unit where it would
be subject to high temperature, such as
from direct sunlight, or hot air, from the
heater, or where it would be subject to
dust, dirt or excessive vibration.
DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT
This unit be can 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.
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installation Opening
This unit can be inst alled in any dashboard
having an opening as shown below:
Installing the unit
Be sure you test all connections first, and
then follow these steps to install the unit.
1. Make sure the ignition is turned of f, and
then disconnect the cable from the
vehicle battery’s negative (-) terminal.
2. Disconnect the wire harness and the
antenna.
3. Press the release button on the front
panel and remove the control p anel
(see the step s of “To detach the front
panel”).
4. Lift the top of the outer trim ring then pull
it out to remove it.
5. The two supplied keys release t abs
inside the unit’ s sleeve so you can
remove it. Insert the keys as far as they
will go (with the notches facing up) into
the appropriate slot s at the middle lef t
and right sides of the unit. Then slide
the sleeve off the back of the unit.
(1) Front panel; (2) Outer trim ring;
(3) Sleeve; (4) L key; (5) R key
6. Mount the sleeve by inserting it into the
opening of the dashboard and bend
open the tabs located around the sleeve
with a screwdriver . Not all t abs will be
able to make contact, so examine which
ones will be most ef fective. Bending
open the appropriate tabs behind the
dashboard to secure the sleeve in
place.

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INSTALLATION
(1) Dashboard (2) Tabs
7. Reconnect the wire harness and the
antenna and be careful not to pinch any
wires or cables.
8. Slide the unit into the sleeve until it
locks into place.
9. To further secure the unit, use the
supplied metal strap to secure the back
of the unit in place. Use the supplied
hardware (Hex Nut (M5mm) and Spring
Washer) to attach one end of the strap
to the mounting bolt on the back of the
unit. If necessary, bend the metal strap
to fit your vehicle’s mounting area. Then
use the supplied hardware (Tapping
Screw and Plain Washer) to attach the
other end of metal strap to a solid metal
part of the vehicle under the dashboard.
This strap also helps ensure proper
electrical grounding of the unit.
Note to install the short threading
terminal of the mounting bolt to the back
of the unit and the other long threading
terminal to the dashboard.
(1) Metal Strap; (2) Mounting Bolt;
(3) Hex Nut; (4) Spring Washer;
(5) Tapping Screw; (6) Plain Washer
10. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle
battery’s negative (-) terminal. Then
replace the outer trim ring and install the
unit’s front panel (see the steps of “To
Install the front panel”).
Removing the unit
1. Make sure the ignition is turned of f, then
disconnect the cable from the vehicle
battery’s negative (-) terminal.
2. Remove the met al strap att ached the
back of the unit (if attached).
3. Press the release but ton to remove the
front panel.
4. Lift the top of the outer trim ring then pull
it out to remove it.
5. Insert both of the supplied keys into the
slots at the middle lef t and right sides of
the unit, then pull t he unit out of the
dashboard.
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)
If your vehicle is a Nissan, T oyota, follow
these mounting instructions.
Use the screw holes marked T (Toyota), N
(Nissan) located on both sides of the unit to
fasten the unit to the factory radio mounting
brackets supplied with your vehicle.

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INSTALLATION
To fasten the unit to the factory radio
mounting brackets.
Align the screw holes on the bracket with
the screw holes on the unit, and then
tighten the screws (5x5mm) on each side.
Note: The outer trim ring, sleev e and the
metal strap are not used for method B
installation.
Factory Radio
Mounting Bracket
Dashboard or Console
Side View showing
Screw Holes marked
T, N or S
Screw
Screw

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To Detach the Front panel
1. Press the release button on the left-top of
the panel and pull off the control panel.
2. Keep the control panel into the case.
To Install the Front Panel
To install the control panel, insert the panel
into the housing and make sure the panel
is properly inst alled. Otherwise,
abnormality occurs on the display or some
keys will not function properly.
Precautions when handling
1. Do not drop the control panel.
2. Do not put pressure on the display or
control buttons when detaching or
re-installing the control panel.
3. Do not touch the contacts on the
control panel or on the main unit body.
It may result in poor electrical contact.
4. If any dirt or foreign substances
adhered on the contacts, they can be
removed with a clean and dry cloth.
5. Do not expose the control panel to high
temperatures or direct sunlight in
anywhere.
6. Keep away any volatile agents (e.g.
benzene, thinner, or insecticides) from
touching the surface of the control
panel
7. Do not attempt to disassemble the
control panel.
USING THE DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL

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WIRING CONNECTION
Connector A
1. N.C.
2. BRAKE (PINK)
3. REAR VIEW (BROWN)
4. MEMORY +12V (YELLOW)
5. AUTO ANTENNA OUTPUT (BLUE)
6. N.C.
7. +12V (TO IGNITION KEY) (RED)
8. GROUND (BLACK)
Connector B
1. REAR RIGHT SPEAKER (+) (VIOLET)
2. REAR RIGHT SPEAKER (-) (VIOLET/BLACK)
3. FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER (+) (GRAY)
4. FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER (-) (GRAY/BLACK)
5. FRONT LEFT SPEAKER (+) (WHITE)
6. FRONT LEFT SPEAKER (-) (WHITE/BLACK)
7. REAR LEFT SPEAKER (+) (GREEN)
8. REAR LEFT SPEAKER (-) (GREEN/BLACK)

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OPERATION
LOCATION OF KEYS
1. (Release button)
2. Volume knob (when rotated)
Push SEL (when pressed)
3. PTY/AF
4. 3.2 inch TFT display
5. 1
6. 2
7. 3 OSD
8. 4 RPT
9. 5 RDM
10. 6 SUB-T
11. /MUT
12. BND/AMS
13. EQ/TA
14.
15.
16. MODE
17. CLOCK
18. USB/SD cover
19. USB interface
20. Memory card interface
21. Remote Sensor
22. AV IN jack
23. Reset button
Open the cover