Boss Audio Systems BV8970 User manual

CONTENTS
Welcome
Warning
Note
Features
Basic Operation
Panel Arrangement
Basic Functions
Main Menu Touch Operation
OSD Setup
Adjust Mode
Remote Control Function
Loading
Disc Play Touch Operation
DVD Mode
RDS User Operation
Radio Operation
DVD Basic Operation
VCD Basic Operation
CD/MP3 Basic Operation
Music Surroundings Setting
EQ Setting
Audio Frequency/Tone
Other Play Mode
Trouble Shooting
Wiring Diagram
Specifications
Accessory
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In-Dash DVD/MP3/CD Receiver
With 8” Widescreen
Touch Screen TFT Monitor

INSTRUCTIONS
WELCOME
To properly use this product, please go through this instruction manual for installation
and operation, put it in a safe place for future use!
WARNING
Thank you for choosing Boss Audio for your A/V product.
1. Please keep the disc slot clean, wipe it off when there is some dirt on it. You should
wipe off any dirt on the disc before you place it into the unit. If the disc is dirty and you
place it inside the unit, it will cause the unit to go into an error and will not play the
disc. Please ask professional to clean the laser.
2. Playing the radio at higher volumes for a long period of time may cause hearing
issues. You should play this unit at a moderate listen level.
3. This unit is set up by precision parts. If you open up this unit, you will void any and
all of your warranty.
4. Please do not touch LCD display with any hard object so that you prevent it from
getting scratched or damaged.
5. To avoid an accident caused by watching the LCD screen. This unit has a vehicle
lock out wire so that you will not be allowed to watch a video while driving down the
road.
6. This unit is meant for a 12V power and negative ground system from a vehicle.
NOTE:
We keep improving this product all the time. There may be some changes in it that are
not in this manual.

NOTE
● This unit can play the following disc
Note: 1. This unit is compatible with MP4/DVD/VCD1.0/2.0/3.0 version,
DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, JPEG.
2. When playing a DVD, VCD, MP3, CD disc the display will auto
identify the disc and show corresponding word. When appears
on the display, that means that there is no function, please choose
another mode.
MODE
DVD
VCD
MP3
CD
ICON CONTENT DISC SIZE
Sound,image
Sound,image
Soundonly
Soundonly
12cm
12cm
12cm
12cm
INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURES
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DVD PLAYER
1. MPEG-4 Decoder Technology
2. Compatible with MP4 (AVI/5.X), DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW), VCD,
SVCD, CD-RW, WMA, MP3, JPG
3. Supporting Multiple Subtitles, Angles, Languages
4. Child lock function
5. 4-Channel Audio Output
6. Pause, Play, Up/Down, Stop, Zoom, PBC Function
RADIO
1. AM/FM Radio Tuner
2. 30 Radio Preset Stations (18FM, 12AM)
LCD DISPLAY
1. 8” - 16:9 TFT LCD Display
2. Touchscreen
ACCESSORY
Accessory Quantity
User Manual 1PC
Wire
USB Cable
Keys
Install metal bar
Remote controller
Warranty card
2PCS
1PC
1PC
1PC
1PC
1PC

BASIC OPERATION
1. SOURCE ON/OFF
Press SRC button on panel or SOURCE button on remote control quickly to power on.
Press SRC button on panel or SOURCE button on remote control longer to power off.
2. PLAYING SOURCE CHOOSE
Press SOURCE button on remote control, unit will switch sources in the following
sequence: RADIO → DVD → AUX
3. MUTE CONTROL
Press MUTE button on panel or MUTE button on remote control shortly to turn off
sound output, press again to back to sound output.
4. VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
1) Press VOL+/VOL- button on panel, VOL+/VOL- button on remote control or touch
button on display to adjust volume level.
2) The volume setting on this unit is 0 - 39.
BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE & FADER ADJUSTING (SELECT)
Press SEL button on remote control to choose your desired Bass, Treble, Balance &
Fader level:
NOTE:
1) DVD playing mode, MBP & User will be automatically activated.
2) After 5 seconds you choose desired mode, do not adjust volume button. The mode will
automatically take you back to status before adjustment.
5. RESET
1) If unit is not working correctly, you should press the RES button. This will reset the
radio and should start working correctly afterwards.
2) After reset, all settings will resume back to the factory default settings.
VOL BAS TRE L/R
F/R
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Power supply
Power range
Max operate current
Dimensions
Ground system
FM tuner
European frequency range
Signal/Noisse ratio
Stereo separation
Search station volt
Distortion rate
AM tuner
Limit noise sensitivity
DVD PLAYER
Signal/Noise ratio
Frequency response
DC 12V
10.8-16.0V DC
10A
155X182X53MM
Negative ground
87.5-108MHz
55dB
30dB
20-30Buv
1.5%
522-1620MHz
32dB
70dB
20Hz-20KHz
SPECIFICATIONS:
USA frequency range 87.5-107.9MHz
European frequency range
USA frequency range 530-1710MHz
Amp Rating 80 Watts x 4 Channels

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PANEL ARRANGEMENTWIRING DIAGRAM
This player is equipped with ISO standard connector, please follow below instruction:
● Yellow – 12 V Constant
● Black – Ground wire
● Blue - Power Antenna / Remote Amp Turn On
● Orange – Back-Up Camera Trigger (+) ● Pink – Parking Brake (-)
● White/White black - Left front speaker (+-)
● Purple/Purple black - Right rear speaker (+/-)
● Green/Green - Left rear speaker (+/-)
● Red - ACC ON (+12V) ● Grey/Grey black - Right front speaker (+/-)
Note:
The “PARKING BRAKE” wire must be connected to the parking brake system
of your car. When the parking brake is engages, the LCD will be allowed to view
your video. If not, the screen will produce an image saying, “PARKING BRAKE”.
This is a safety feature designed for the driver not to watch a video while driving.
The video output on this unit will not be affected by this.
1. SOURCE Button
2. MUTE / TFT on/off Button
3. OPEN Button
4. VOLUME - Button
5. VOLUME + Button
6. PAUSE Button
7. REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER
8. SD Input
9. AUX INPUT JACK
10. MINI USB PORT

INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE SHOOTING
After ignition
switch off, setting
information all lose
Remote control no
function
Poor performance
of radio station
Can not load disc
Can not play disc
Can not switch
language/subtitle
No image
PROBLEM
Can not power on
CAUSE
Check whether power fuse
blew or not
Some factor cause MPU wrong
operation
No enough power supply
from battery
Disc is scratched
Put wrong side of disc into unit
Lens has dirty
There is only one language/
subtitle in disc
Video line between unit and
TV is not properly connected
SOLUTION
Change fuse same as the old one
Press RESET button on the panel by pen
point, then, power on
Check whether antenna is connected or not,
or poor connection
Change new disc
Slot in the disc with sign side up
Clean lens by lens clean disc
If disc is not with multi-language/subtitle, it
cannot switch language/subtitle
Reconnect lines
Improper length of antenna,
poor connection of antenna
grounding
The disc will not go in all
the way
Change the wiring around
Change battery in remote control
Remove the 2 screws on top of the radio
Wrong connection between
ignition line ACC and
Constant 12 Volt wire
BASIC FUNCTION
1. SOURCE Button
Press this button to power on. Press it shortly to switch audio source mode.
At AUX IN mode, press it longer to power off.
10. MINI USB PORT
Connect the USB memory to this socket, and the unit can play music format files
supported by this unit in the USB memory.
9. AUX INPUT JACK
External connected audio input.
8. SD Input
Connect the SD memory card to this socket, and the unit can play MP3 music.
7. REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER
It is able of receiving infrared signals launched by the remote control matching the unit.
6. PAUSE Button
In playing state, press this button to execute Play/Pause.
5. VOLUME + Button
Press this button shortly decrease volume level one step by one step. Press this button
longer decrease volume level continuously.
4. VOLUME - Button
Press this button shortly increase volume level one step by one step. Press this button
longer increase volume level continuously.
3. OPEN Button
Press this button can eject the disc.
2. MUTE / TFT on/off Button
Press this button to shut off the sound output, re-press this button can resume the
sound output, long press this button can turn off the TFT LCD display.

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OTHER PLAY MODE
AUX IN:
AUX IN OPERATION
1) Press “Source” button on remote control or touch “AUX” on the touch screen, to
switch to AUX mode.
2) This will allow you to listen and or watch any source that you have plugged into this
section of the radio.
3) This unit has 1 - Video RCA input & 1 pair of Audio RCA’s for this feature.
CCD (Back-Up Camera)
1) If there is a back-up camera installed onto your car, you will need to connect it to
the CCD video input.
2) When you are backing up the car there you will see this image on your screen.
3) You can set CCD image according to your car's own position in general setting mode.
BASE
11. Disc Slot

MAIN MENU TOUCH OPERATION (PIC 1)
RADIO
AUX INPUT
DVD
BLUETOOTH
USB/SD
GPS
POWER
OSD SET
TV CDC
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AUDIO FREQUENCY
This function shows that the effect of standard audio output.
TONE
Note: You can change the timbre of the sound in DVD mode. We suggest keep it in the
original place.
* / / /BLUETOOTHThis unit without CDC TV GPS function.