Boss Audio Systems BV7300 User manual

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Safety information
CAUTION:
This mobile DVD player is a Class 1 laser
product. However, this mobile DVD player
uses a visible/invisible laser beam which
could cause hazardous radiation exposure
if directed. Be sure to operate the mobile
DVD player correctly as described in this
manual.
Use of controls or adjustments or perfor-
mance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
Do not open covers and do not attempt to
repair this product 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 Macrovision 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 mobile 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 corre-
spond to the Region number of this Mobile
DVD Player, this Mobile DVD Player cannot
play this disc.
DISC NOTES
You can playback the following discs:
DVD VIDEO/DVD AUDIO
VIDEO CD/AUDIO CD
MP3/WMA/JPEG/MPEG4
Handling and Cleaning
- Dirt, dust, scratches and warped discs will
prevent proper operation.
- Do not place stickers or make scratches
on discs.
- Do not bend discs.
- A disc should always be kept in its case
when not in use to prevent damage.
- 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.
Disc Cleaning
Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the surface.
If the disc is quite dirty, use a soft cloth
slightly moistened with isopropyl (rubbing)
alcohol. Never use solvents such as
benzene, thinner or conventional record
cleaners as they may mar the surface of
the disc.

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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 disc will not be
properly seated and the player will not
play the disc. Therefore, remove the rough
edges in advance by using a ballpoint pen
or pencil as shown on the right. Press the
side of the pen or pencil against the inside
and outside edges of the disc.
Installation
Notes:
- Choose a mounting location where the unit
will not distract the driver.
- Before the installation of the unit, connect
the wiring temporarily and make sure it is
all connected properly and the unit and the
system works.
- Use only the parts included with the unit
to ensure proper installation. The use of
unauthorized parts can cause malfunctions.
- Consult with your 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 may not perform
properly.
- Avoid installing the unit where it will 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.
DIN mounting options
This unit can be installed either from the
‘Front’ (conventional DIN Front-mount) or
the ‘Rear’ (DIN Rear-mount installation
using the threaded holes on the sides
of the chassis). For details, refer to the
following illustrated installation methods.
Remove transit screws before
installation
Before installing the unit, please remove
the two transit screws.

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1. DIN front-mount (method A)
Installation opening
This unit can be installed in any dashboard
opening with dimensions as shown below:
Installing the unit
Be sure to test all connections first, then
follow these steps to install the unit.
1. Make sure the ignition is turned off. Dis-
connect the cable from the vehicle battery
negative (-) terminal.
2. Disconnect the wire harness and the
antenna.
3. Press the RELEASE ( ) on the front
panel and remove the control panel (for
details, refer to ‘Using the Detachable Front
Panel’).
4. Lift the top of the outer trim ring. Then
pull it out to remove it.
5. The two supplied keys release tabs
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
slots at the center of the left and right sides
of the unit. Then slide the sleeve off the
back of the unit.
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 tabs will be able to
make contact, so examine the opening to
determine which tabs will be most effective.
Bend open the appropriate tabs behind the
dashboard to secure the sleeve in place.
7. Reconnect the wire harness and the an-
tenna, being 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 sup-
plied 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 surface. Then use the supplied
hardware (Tapping Screw (5x25mm) and
Plain Washer) to attach the other end of
the metal strap to a solid metal part of the
vehicle under the dashboard. This strap
also helps ensure proper electrical ground-
ing of the unit.
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 off, and

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then disconnect the cable from the vehicle
battery negative (-) terminal.
2. Remove the metal strap attached to the
back of the unit (if present).
3. Press the release button 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 left and right sides of the
unit then pull the unit out of the dashboard.
2. DIN rear-mount (method B)
If your vehicle is a Nissan or Toyota, follow
these mounting instructions: Use the screw
holes marked T (Toyota) or N (Nissan)
located on both sides of the unit to fasten
the unit to the factory radio mounting
brackets supplied with your car.
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, sleeve and the
metal strap are not used for method B
installation.
Using the detachable front panel
Removing the front panel
1. Press the RELEASE button to flip
down the front panel.
2. Pull off the front panel.
3. Store the front panel in its protective
case.
Installing the front panel
To install the front panel, insert it as shown
in the drawing below. Be sure it is fully
inserted. If not, the display or some of the
keys may not function properly.

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Wiring diagram
WATCHING THE VIDEO MONITOR IS FORBIDDEN WHILE DRIVING:
The “PARKING BRAKE” wire must be connected to the parking brake system of your car.
The LCD screen will display video images ONLY when the parking brake is engaged.
If the parking brake is not engaged, the screen will display the message “DISABLED
WHILE DRIVING”. This is a safety feature designed to prevent the driver from watching a
video while driving. The video output of this unit is not affected by this.
Note: In Radio Mode or CD/MP3 Mode images will be displayed on the monitor whether or
not the parking brake is engaged.
Connecting the Parking Brake line to the parking brake system built in the car

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Operation
Features and controls
Front panel
Front panel button legend
1 POWER ( ), MODE
2 VOL+/-
3 IR Sensor
4 1
5 2 INTRO (Intro Scan)
6 3 RPT (Repeat Mode select)
7 6 GO TO
8 5 STOP
9 4 RDM (Random Playback Mode select)
10 USB Port
11 BAND
12 RELEASE ( )
13 DISP (Display)
14 (Fast Reverse), TUNE/TRACK Down
15 MUTE (turns audio off)
16 (Fast Forward), TUNE/TRACK Up
17 ST (Stereo/Mono select),
LOC (Local/Distance select)
18 MENU
19 AS•PS (Automatic Search/Program
Search)
20 A/V Input Connector

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Back of front panel
21 SD/MMC card slot
22 Disc slot
23 EJECT ( )
24 LED Warning light
25 RESET button
Remote control
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
Remote control button legend
1 POWER ( )
2 DISP (Display)
3 A > B (repeat section from A to B)
4 RPT (Repeat Mode select)
5 ZOOM
6 Cursor (arrow) keys:
UP/DOWN/RIGHT/LEFT
7 ENTER
8 SETUP
9 (TUNE/TRACK Down, Last Track)
10 (TUNE/TRACK Up, Next Track)
11 TITLE (DVD Title Menu),
PBC (Playback Control Mode)
12 PLAY/PAUSE ( )
13 Numeric buttons 1-9
14 MODE (Input Mode select)
15 AUDIO (Audio Setup select)
16 SUBT (Subtitle language select)
17 MUTE (turns audio off)
18 ANGLE (Camera angle selection for some
DVDs)
19 VOL +/-
20 MENU
21 (Fast Forward)
22 (Fast Reverse)
23 GO TO, AS•PS (Automatic Search /
Program Search)
24 STOP ( )
25 PROG (Programmed Play mode)
LOC (Local/Distance select)
26 RDM (Random Playback mode)
MO•ST (Stereo/Mono select)
27 BAND, (Numeric button) 0
Using the remote control
Preparing The Remote Control
* Before using the remote control for the first
time, please remove the clear strip from the
bottom of the remote control.
* This remote control is designed to be used
within 6 feet of the remote sensor on the
head unit, and within a range from 30° left
to 30° right of the sensor.
* If direct sunlight is falling on the remote
sensor, it may interfere with the ability of
the remote to communicate with the head
unit.
* This remote control is a precision device.

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To avoid damage, please follow these
precautions:
- Do not subject it to excessive shock.
- Do not carry in a pocket.
- Do not leave in direct sunlight.
Battery replacement
The remote control uses a lithium button
type battery, model CR 2025 3V. Do not
use any other kind of battery in the remote.
Follow these instructions when installing or
replace the battery.
1. Remove the battery holder by pressing
the locking tab with your thumb, and slide
the battery holder out.
2. Replace the battery with the same type
of battery with the (+) side facing up.
3. Gently push in the holder until it is se-
curely locked in place.
General operation
Initial system start-up
Be sure to press the RESET button (25)
when using the unit for the first time, after
all connections are completed correctly.
1. Turn off the unit power.
2. Press the RESET button.
* The RESET button on the housing must
be activated with either a ballpoint pen or
similar pointed object. The RESET button
is to be activated for the following reasons:
- Initial installation of the unit when all wir-
ing is completed.
- Some the function buttons do not operate.
- Error symbol appears on the display.
Turning power on and off
Turn on the unit by pressing button or
inserting a disc in the DISC SLOT (22).
When system is on, press and hold the to
turn off the unit.
Warning LED
The LED (24) will flash if the front cover is
not properly inserted into the main unit.
ESP function
The unit features an anti-shock feature,
which buffers a certain amount of the re-
corded program into memory so that if the
unit skips due to rough road conditions, the
music or video will be uninterrupted. The
time of the buffered content varies depend-
ing on the disc type:
CD,VCD:18 seconds
MP3:160 seconds
DVD: 6 seconds
MPEG4: 20 seconds
Mute function
To turn off the sound instantly, press the
MUTE button. To return it to the prior sound
level, press MUTE again.
Mode function
Press MODE repeatedly to switch between
DVD, USB,SD/MMC , AV and TUNER
modes.