Boss Audio Systems BV9150 User manual

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User’s Manual
BV9150
MP3-COMPATIBLE DOUBLE-DIN
IN-DASH DVD/MP3/CD AM/FM
RECEIVER WITH 4.5" (114mm)
WIDESCREEN TOUCHSCREEN
TFT MONITOR
WITH USB AND SD MEMORY CARD
PORTS AND FRONT PANEL AUX INPUT
MP3-COMPATIBLE DOUBLE-DIN IN-DASH DVD/MP3/CD
AM/FM RECEIVER WITH 4.5" (114mm) WIDESCREEN
TOUCHSCREEN TFT MONITOR
WITH USB AND SD MEMORY CARD PORTS AND
FRONT PANEL AUX INPUT
BOSS Audio Systems
3451 Lunar Court • Oxnard, CA 93030
www.bossaudio.com
800.999.1236
BV9150
02.2012
tech support: www.bossaudio.com/support

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

4.5" In-Dash Double-DIN DVD/MP3/CD Receiver
with USB, SD Memory Card
Ports and Front Panel AV Input

1. HANDLING COMPACT DISCS
MOISTURE CONDENSATION
NOTES ON CDs
P. 2
P. 3
P. 4
P. 1 P. 6
P. 7
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Stickers that are beginning
to peel away leave a
sticky residue (P.6).
Labels are attached (P.7).
On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the unit.
Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for
about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.
A dirty or defective disc may cause sound
dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum
sound, handle the disc as follows.
Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc
clean, do not touch the surface (P.1).
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc (P.2).
Before playing, clean the discs with an
optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from
the centre out (P.4).
Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner,commercially available cleaners, or
antistatic spray intended for analog discs.
Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leave
them in a car parked in direct sunlight where
there can be a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car (P.3).
Do not use CDs with old labels that are
beginning to peel off.
Do not use CDs with labels or stickers
attached.
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Do Not Use Special Shape CDs
Be sure to use round shape CDs only. Do
not use any special shape CDs. Use of
special shape CDs may cause the unit to
malfunction.(P.8).
P. 8
CD-Rs and CD-RWs which have not
undergone finalization processing cannot
be played. (For more information on
finalization processing, refer to the manual
for your CD-R/CD-RW writing software or
CD-R/CD-RW recorder.) Additionally,
depending on the recording status, it may
prove impossible to play certain CDs
recorded on CD-R or CD-RW.
E - 1
P. 5
NOTES ON DISCS
If you use the discs explained below, the sticky
residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and
may cause malfunction or ruin your discs.
Do not use CDs that have a sticky residue on the
surface (for example, from peeled-off stickers or
from ink, or glue leaking from under the
stickers).
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Paste or sticky residue.

E - 2
2. INSTALLATION
Before finally installing the unit, connect the wiring temporarily and make sure it is all
connected up properly and the unit and 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 heater, or where it would be subject to dust dirt or excessive
vibration.
Be sure to remove the front panel before installing the unit.
DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT
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DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)
Installation the unit 1. Dashboard
2. Screw
1. Dashboard
2. Nut (5mm)
3. Spring washer
4. Screw (5x15mm)
5. Screw
6. Support Strap
Be sure to use the support strap to secure the
back of the unit in place. The strap can be bent by
hand to the desired angle.
7. Plain washer
Trim Plate Installation:
Push the trim plate against the chassis until it is fitted.
You must do this before you install the front panel, otherwise it can't be attached.
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This unit can be property 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 A and B.
REAR LINE OUT LEFT & RIGHT
FRONT LINE OUT LEFT & RIGHT
VIDEO OUT (1 & 2)
A/V IN (AUDO LEFT)
A/V IN (AUDIO RIGHT)
A/V IN (VIDEO IN)
ANTENNA JACK
BACKSIGHT RCA
SUB-W OUT

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DIN REAR-MOUNT (METHOD B)
Installation using the screw holes on the sides of the unit.
Fastening the unit to the factory radio mounting bracket.
DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL (D.C.P.)
Removing The Detachable Control Panel (D.C.P.).
2
Attaching the DCP
CAUTION
DO NOT insert the D.C.P from the left side. Doing so may damage it.
The D.C.P can easily be damaged by shocks. After removing it, place it in a protective case
and be careful not to drop it or subject it to strong shocks.
When the release button is pressed and the D.C.P is unlocked, the car's vibrations may
cause it to fall. To prevent damage to the D.C.P, always store it in a protective case after
detaching it.
The rear connector that connects the main unit and the D.C.P is an extremely important
part. Be careful not to damage it by pressing on it with fingernails, pens, screwdrivers, etc.
These 2 screws are used to prevent damage to the CD
mechanism during transportation Please make sure to
remove the 2 screws before installing the unit into the
vehicle. DO NOT insert a CD into the unit before
removing the 2 screws.
IMPORTANT
A
Note:
If the D.C.P is dirty, wipe off the dirt with soft, dry cloth
only. And use a cotton swab soaked in isopropyl
alcohol to clean the socket on the back of the D.C.P.
1. Turn the power off
2. Press the D.C.P. release button
3. Remove the D.C.P.
1. Attach the panel at the right side first, with
point B on the main unit touching point A on
the D.C.P. (As shown on the digram).
2. Then press the left side of D.C.P. onto the
B
Socket
Screw
Screw
Factory radio
mounting bracket
Dashboard or console
Hook
Hook
Note: the mounting box, outer
trim ring,and half-sleeve are not
used for this installation.
Note: The mounting box, metal
half sleeve, hook & screws are
not included in the packnig.
PANEL RELEASE
BUTTON
main unit until a click sound is heard.

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3. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
a. Make sure your car battery is a 12 volt (6 filler caps) negative ground system (if not, a
converter will be necessary).
b. Before starting wiring connections, disconnect the power supply by removing the fuse from
the fuse box.
c. Connect the power wire to one of the extra terminals of the fuse box.
d. Connect the black ground wire to a metal part of the car. It is important to make good
contact.
e. Make other wiring connections as shown.
f. If your car does not have ISO connector, you can purchase it from car accessory shops.
Notes: INCORRECT WIRING OR OPERATION WILL VOID THE WARRANTY OF THIS UNIT.
Fuse Replacement:
To replace the fuse, pull out the blown fuse
from the socket. Insert a new one with same
rating
(CAR UNIT BACK SIDE)
The RESET button is located on the main unit (as shown on the diagram). To press it vertically
with a ballpoint pen or metal object to activate it. The reset button should 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.
RESET BUTTON
Note: If you press the RESET button, and the unit still cannot function normally, please use a
cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean the socket on the back of the control panel.
FUSE

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MUTE
BUTTON
PANEL
RELEASE
BUTTON
POWER
BUTTON
FUNCTION
SELECT
BUTTON
BAND/
LOUDNESS/
APL/NTSC
BUTTON
AMS/
PLAY/PAUSE
BUTTON
LOC
BUTTON
SCAN
BUTTON
FM MONO /
STEREO
BUTTON
ENCODER
VOLUME
KNOB DISPLAY
BUTTON
MODE
BUTTON
INFRARED
REMOTE
SENSOR
DSP/
LEFT/
RIGHT
BUTTON
TUNING /
SEEK
UP/DOWN
NEXT/BACK
BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON

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E - 7
5. BASIC OPERATION
POWER BUTTON
Press power button to turn on/off the unit.
Press this button to remove the control panel.
PANEL RELEASE BUTTON
MUTE BUTTON ( MUTE)
Press MUTE button to mute the sound quickly. the display is flashing Press it again to restore the
previous sound level. When mute is on, the Mute indicator on the LCD will light up.
LOUDNESS BUTTON (LOUD)
Long press this LOUD button control to increase bass output.
MODE BUTTON
Press this button to select radio,DISC/USB/SD/MMC/
A/V- IN FRONT /A/V-IN REAR.
(MODE)
SELECT BUTTON (SEL)
press SEL button for less than 1 second to open the Audio menu.
press SEL repeatedly to navigate through the following functions:
VOLUME (VOL) -> BASS (BAS) -> TREBLE (TRE) -> BALANCE (BAL) -> FADER (FAD)
Use Volume Up/Down to adjust desired level within 5 seconds.
NOTE: BASS AND TREBLE WILL BE SKIPPED IF DSP MODE IS ACTIVATED
ENCODER VOLUME KNOB
Turn this knob to adjust desired volume level.
PRESET EQUALIZER BUTTON (DSP)
Press this PEQ button then use V-UP / V-DN to toggle the following EQ settings.
At DSP off mode preset equalizer will be controlled by Bass / Treble setting.
FRONT PANEL A/V IN JACK
NOTE:The unit is only support the 3.5mm A/V Jack Pin Assignment shown as the diagram remove
extra.
3.5mm A/V Cable ( not included )
Video
Right Audio
Left Audio
Ground
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2
3
4
Press SELECT button for more than 3 seconds to activate or turn off the Sub-woofer
(Sub-woofer on/off is an optional feature)
SUB-WOOFER ON/OFF
DISPLAY BUTTON( DISP )
Press this button briefly, the LCD will display the clock for about 3 seconds,
The unit is allowed to connect with external Audio/Video
system such like digital Camera or Game Console, You
can connect the external A/V system thru the A/V in jack
on front panel. After connecting the external A/V system,
press mode to A/V IN FRONT to enjoy this external A/V
system on this unit.
POP -> ROCK -> CLASSIC -> DSP OFF