Boss Audio Systems BV4200B User manual

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Compatible with PAL DVD (Video
CD) and NTSC DVD (Video CD)
This player can play discs recorded in
either PAL or NTSC format.
• A single LSI chip now integrates all
major DVD playback circuit functions
including MPEG2 decoder, video D/A
converter, and audio decoders.
• L/R stereo analog audio outputs for
connection to existing head unit aux
inputs. Video output is composite
video.
• Supplied remote handles
multi-function software (multi-language
audio-track/subtitle, multi-angle, multi-
story, etc.), plus all basic functions.
USE THIS PRODUCT SAFELY
When Driving
Keep the volume level low enough to be
aware of road and traffic conditions.
When Washing the Car
Do not expose the product to water or
excessive moisture. This could cause
electrical shorts, fire or other damage.
When Parked
Parking in direct sunlight can produce
very high temperatures inside your
vehicle. Give the interior a chance to
cool down before starting playback.
Use the Proper Power Supply
This product is designed to operate with
a 12 volt DC, negative ground battery
system (the regular system in a North
American car).
Protect the Disc Mechanism
Avoid inserting any foreign objects into
the slot of this player.
Failure to observe this may cause
malfunction due to the precise
mechanism of this unit.
Use Authorized Service Center
Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust
this precision product. Please contact
Boss Audio for all service.
For Installation
The unit should be installed in a
horizontal position with the front end up
at a convenient angle, but not more than
30˚.
FEATURES

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CONTENTS
Safety Information ........................................................................................4
Disc Notes .....................................................................................................5
Installation .....................................................................................................6
Using the Detachable Front Panel .............................................................9
Wiring Connection ......................................................................................10
20 Pin Socket Connection ......................................................................10
Location and Function of Keys..................................................................11
The Player ...............................................................................................11
Remote Control........................................................................................12
Remote Control...........................................................................................14
Preparing the Remote Control.................................................................14
General Operation.......................................................................................15
Basic Play Operation ..................................................................................16
Advanced Operation...................................................................................17
Repeat Play/ Paragraph Repeat Play ...................................................................17
PBC Menu Playback of VCD/SVCD .....................................................................17
On-screen Display Function .................................................................................17
Random Playing....................................................................................................18
Zoom Function......................................................................................................18
Special Function for DVD .....................................................................................18
Special Function for VCD and CD ........................................................................19
Setup ............................................................................................................20
System Setup .......................................................................................................20
Language Setup ...................................................................................................20
Audio Setup ..........................................................................................................20
Trouble Shooting.........................................................................................21
Specifications..............................................................................................22

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CAUTION:
MOBILE DVD PLAYER IS A CLASS I
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
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 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.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Region Management Information
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
correspond to the Region number of this
Mobile DVD Player, this Mobile DVD
Player cannot play this disc.

DISC NOTES
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Disc formats supported by this player
DVD
12 cm disc
Video CD
12 cm disc
CD
12 cm disc
MP3
12 cm 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
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 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.
Rough spots
on inside edge
Ball point pen
or pencil
Rough spots on
outside edge
Label side up
Do not touch
the underside
of the disc
Do not bend
Wipe the disc from center
toward the outside edge

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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.
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.
30˚
DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installation Opening
This unit can be installed 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 off,
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 panel
(see the steps of “removing 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 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 middle left
and right sides of the unit. Then slide
the sleeve off the back of the unit.
Front Panel
Outer Trim Ring
L Key
Sleeve
R Key
182 mm
53 mm

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6. Mount the sleeve by inserting the sleeve
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 which ones will be most
effective. Bending open the appropriate
tabs behind the dashboard to secure
the sleeve in place.
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 (5x25mm) 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.
Sleeve
Dashboard
Screwdriver
Tabs
INSTALLATION
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 “installing the front panel”).
Removing the unit
1. Make sure the ignition is turned off,
then disconnect the cable from the
vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal.
2. Remove the metal strap attached the
back of the unit (if attached).
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.
Spring Washer
Tapping Screw
Plain Washer
Hex Nut
Metal Strap
Mounting Bolt

INSTALLATION
DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)
If your vehicle is a Nissan, Toyota, 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.
To fasten the unit to the factory radio
mounting brackets.
1. Use a screwdriver to loose the hook's
screws of the front left and right sides
of the unit and remove the hooks.
2. 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.
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Dashboard or
Console
Factory Radio
Mounting
Bracket
Hook
Screw
Screw
Side view showing
Screw Holes marked
T, N

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USING THE DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL
REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL
1. Press the release button (REL) on
the front panel and pull off the front
panel.
2. Keep front panel into the case.
INSTALLING THE FRONT PANEL
To install the front panel, insert the panel
into the housing and make sure the panel
is properly installed. Otherwise,
abnormality occurs on the display or some
keys will not function properly.
Protective Case
Front Panel
Precautions when handing
1. Do not drop the front panel.
2. Do not put pressure on the display or
control buttons when removing or
installing the front panel.
3. Do not touch the contacts on the front
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 front 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 front panel.
7. Do not attempt to disassemble the
front panel.
Front Panel
Release Button

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WIRING CONNECTION
20 PIN SOCKET CONNECTIN
FUSE
SUBWOOFER CABLE (GREEN)
CONSTANT 12 Volts
REAR RCA CABLE (GREY)
Rch
Lch
DIGITAL AUDIO (ORANGE)
VIDEO OUT 1 (YELLOW)
VIDEO OUT 2 (YELLOW)
REMOTE SOCKET (BLACK)
RED
WHITE
ANTENNA
CONNECTOR
IGNITION
SWITCH (ACC+)
CHOKE
BOX
FRONT Lch
SPEAKER
REAR Lch
SPEAKER
GREEN
GREEN/BLACK
WHITE
WHITE/BLACK
VIOLET
VIOLET/BLACK
GREY
GREY/BLACK
FRONT Rch
SPEAKER
REAR Rch
SPEAKER
BLUE
RED
YELLOW
BLACK
GROUND (B-)
POWER ANTENNA/
AMP TURN ON
AUDIO R IN (RED)
AUDIO L IN (WHITE)
VIDEO IN (YELLOW)
FRONT RCA CABLE (BROWN)
Rch
Lch
RED
WHITE