Boss Audio Systems BVCP9685A User Manual

Boss Audio Systems BVCP9685A User Manual

Bluetooth. mp3-compatible am/fm receiver. featuring 6.75 inch (171mm) capacitive touchscreen

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents………………………………………..2 CarPlay Display…………………………………………...16 Media Player Source Switching……………….…..20 Notes…………………………………………………………….4 Media …………………………………………..21 Disable Apps……………………………………………….16 Warnings……….…………………...……………………..21 Android Auto…..…………………………..17 About this Manual………………………………..………7 USB Playback……………………...……………………..21 Warnings……………..………………………………….….17 California Prop. 65…..……………………………………7 Using Android Auto………………………………..17 Basic Product Opera on ………………. 8 Photos………………………………………………………..21 Bluetooth® ……………….…………………..18 What comes in the box……………………………….8 Radio…………………………………………..22 Product Basics……………………..……..…………..9-14 Display Overview………………………………………...22...
  • Page 4 Contents AV IN …………………………………………..23 Display Se ngs.…………………………….26 Connec ons……………………………….…. Playback…….…………………………………………….….23 28-33 Camera.………………………………………...23 Gamma……………..……………………………………….26 Power/SWC/MIC …………………….…………….…..28 Warnings….……………………………………………..….23 Speaker…….………………………………………………...29 Reverse View……………………………………………..23 LED Brightness…..……………………………………….26 Audio Pre-amp/AV IN/ Radio………………...…..30 General Se ngs.……………………….…..24 LED Animation... Camera/USB………………………………………………...31 User Interface…..……………………………………….26 System Language.………………………………….…….24 Parking Brake…………………………………………….…32 Bluetooth® Se ngs.……………………….27 Time Zone……………………………………………..24 Device Name………………………………………….……27 Hands-free Mic……………………....………..33...
  • Page 5: Notes

    The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by injury or damage to the product and/or Boss Audio Systems is under license. property. Other trademarks and trade names are those CAUTION...
  • Page 6 BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS Service Center. Boss Audio Systems does not recommend to install the product yourself. Always consult with a professional installer . experience in electronic equipment and motorized vehicle accessories may be dangerous and could expose you to the risk of electric shock, injury or other hazards Refer any repairs to a qualified BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS Service Center...
  • Page 7 Before Installing – Use this unit with a 12- CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVERS. NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO A QUALIFIED SERVICE PROFESSIONAL Product Safety was intended to be used with the g this feature will void any...
  • Page 8: About This Manual

    Images and Video Watching video while driving is against Federal, State, and Local laws. ident. Check surroundings for safety while camera images are displayed. n of smartphone Apps accessible About this manual keep it in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 9: Basic Product Opera On

    What comes in the box Hardware Connections Qty 1 BVCP9685A Qty 1 Power/Harness Trim Ring Qty 1 Qty 1 Hands-free Microphone Qty 1 Mounting Hardware Set -M5 x 6mm Bolts (8) -Brackets (2)
  • Page 10 Front Detail Mute/Screen Off Volume Control System Reset Power/Home...
  • Page 11 Rear Detail L-IN R-IN SUB1 SUB2 V-IN RADIO Camera Input Main Pre-Amp Output A/V Input AM/FM Harness Antenna USB Charging/ Apple CarPlay/ Playback Android Auto...
  • Page 12: Product Basics

    Product Basics Mute Display Off 1. Touch to Mute Touch and Hold Mute Volume Display On 1. Touch once on either “+” / “ Touch -” 2. Touch and Hold for quicker Power On /Standby Siri 1. Touch once to Power ON -Touch to command 2.
  • Page 13: Using/Caring For The Touchscreen

    Using and Caring for the Touchscreen Use: -end mobile devices. It should be used for and cared for like that type of Do not allow any sharp objects to come in contact with the screen glass. Care and Cleaning: To clean the screen, use a dry microfiber type cloth to clean. Do not use ammonia, window cleaner, or any other type of household chemicals to clean the screen.
  • Page 14: Product Setup

    Product Setup (Date & Time) General > Language Connect your Apple ® device using a Light- ning® cable*. The CarPlay USB port must be used. date. User must set Time Zone manually. Default is Pacific Time Zone...
  • Page 15 Media Camera AV IN Home CarPlay Radio Hands-free Android Auto 10:30...
  • Page 16: Apple Carplay

    Apple CarPlay Using CarPlay Gestures & Control Note Basic controls, but not limited to: Apple CarPlay usage is limited while driving. via LIGHTING ® cable (not included). Touch The iPhone will load the CarPlay determined by the App provider(s). Controls will vary with each App that is On the display, the CarPlay will available for CarPlay.
  • Page 17: Carplay Display

    Apple CarPlay Using CarPlay How to Disable Apps CarPlay Display Setup NOTE Using your iPhone: 1. Using your iPhone: Only Apps with the icon can be removed from CarPlay. App to Disable 2. Touch and Hold each App icon to move. To remove an App, Touch...
  • Page 18: Android Auto

    Android Auto Using Android Auto Note WARNING USB Port Android Auto usage is limited while driving. For your safety, the setup process MUST be accomplished while the vehicle is Parked and via the appropriate USB cable Parking Brake Engaged. determined by the App provider(s). (not included).
  • Page 19: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth® Phonebook and History Hands-Free Menu Mobile Device: Search for BOSS AUDIO BVCP9685A To Download Phonebook: iOS Devices: Touch 1. Touch Contact > Download Android Devices: Bluetooth To Download History 1. Touch History > Download NOTE A passcode is generated and will display on...
  • Page 20: Calling

    Connection: ON 1. Dialing from the dial pad Auto Connect: ON Touch to make call Auto Answer: OFF Incoming Call Device Name: BOSS AUDIO BVCP9685A 2. Contacts Clear Records Touch the contact name Missed Call 3. History Call 1 Private Mode...
  • Page 21: Audio

    Switching Media To play media through Bluetooth, the mobile Playback access is also available through the device must be Paired and Connected to the Media Player Touch BVCP9685A 1. Touch Available sources will display 1. Touch (Bluetooth and USB) Note...
  • Page 22: Media

    Media USB Playback Video Control 1. Play/Pause Touch Touch 2. Track Forward/Backward 3. Repeat All To browse contents Swipe 4. Repeat one To return to the current file playing, Audio Control 5. SETUP Touch Play/Pause Photo Control WARNING Track Fwd / Rev 1.
  • Page 23: Radio

    Radio AM/ FM Controls To remove a favorite, Touch 10:30 Browsing Favorites Touch Touch Tuning To return the Tuner screen Touch Changing Presets Search Touch Touch and Hold Touch Auto Search Bands LOC/DX Manual Seek & Store Stereo/Mono Stereo/Mono Touch To turn on/off...
  • Page 24: Av In

    AV In/Camera External Source Reverse View Playback WARNING When the vehicle is put into reverse gear, the Never rely solely on the rear view camera; camera will display the image on the screen. always check your surroundings before Touch proceeding. CHECK SURROUNDINGS BEFORE PROCEEDING Images may appear reversed Do not use features of this product if it cannot...
  • Page 25: General Se Ngs

    General System Language System Tone Touch to change Touch English (Default), Spanish Touch Note Power Off Delay CarPlay is independent of the system CAUTION Some vehicles during crank to start will interrupt the accessory power. Time Zone If the product re-boots during crank to start, Turn ON delay (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time The delay can select 1, 2 or 3 sec.
  • Page 26: Audio

    Setting Audio Loudness Preset EQ To access the EQ menu Jazz, HipHop, Pop,Rock, R&B Enhances and gently boosts low and high freq. Balance/Fader Touch Touch Touch Internal Amp Swipe for quick adjustment To reduce the possibility of noise entering the -amp outputs, the internal amp can be turned OFF Front/Rear Fader, Touch...
  • Page 27: Display Se Ngs

    Display Bluetooth Connection LED Brightness Touch Touch Swipe Brightness can be adjusted for both day and Power On/Off Bluetooth When the vehicle lights are on, the products Touch Note Gamma Bluetooth will turn OFF Swipe Will cycle through all colors on LED touch CarPlay is in use.
  • Page 28: Bluetooth® Se Ngs

    Radio Camera RBDS, Cont’d Rear View Delay Device Name BOSS AUDIO BVCP9685A 0 Sec (Default), 0.1 Sec, 0.5 Sec, 1 Sec, 2 Sec display. Rear Camera input When switching from Park to Drive, or vice versa, the camera should not trigger on the Turn on if you have a rear view camera, turn display.
  • Page 29: Connec Ons

    Power/SWC/MIC Note CAUTION It is recommended to have the product Unused input/output wires need be insulated with tape, heat shrink, or crimp professional. connectors. Never use wire nuts. CAUTION prevent damage to the product, and/or L-IN possible injury. R-IN Microphone Input SUB1 SUB2 V-IN...
  • Page 30: Speaker

    Speakers CAUTION Do not chassis ground any speaker wire leads. CAUTION L-IN Only use 4-8 Ω Speakers Do not use 1-3 Ω Speakers R-IN CAUTION SUB1 SUB2 V-IN RADIO Do not bridge any of the channels, they are Rear Right (Ch. 4) only to be wired in stereo mode.
  • Page 31: Audio Pre-Amp/Av In/ Radio

    Audio Pre-amp/AV IN/ Radio Note Note L-IN If pre-amp outputs are being used exclusively, Subwoofer Pre-amp is a non-fading mono turn Off the internal amp of the product, to output. reduce the possibility of noise entering the Note signal chain. R-IN Always run signal wires away from power SUB1...
  • Page 32: Camera/Usb

    Camera / USB WARNING Never rely solely on the rear view camera; always check your surroundings before proceeding. Images may appear reversed Do not use a feature of this product if it L-IN cannot be operated safely and legally in your R-IN SUB1 SUB2...
  • Page 33: Parking Brake

    Parking Brake WARNING feature) violates Federal, State, and Local laws. This may lead to injury, property dam- L-IN age, and/or death. R-IN WARNING SUB1 SUB2 V-IN RADIO Watching videos or photos while driving is against Federal , State, and Local laws. Note Power/Speaker/SWC/MIC For Andoird Auto setup, the parking brake...
  • Page 34: Hands-Free Mic

    Hands-free Mic Placement Every vehicle will perform differently due to layout, interior materials, etc... shaded areas are the recommended Items to look for before placement: Do not place in front of air vents. If the vehicle has tweeters placed on sail panels, do NOT locate the mic on steering column area.
  • Page 35: Troubleshoo Ng

    Issues Cause No Sound Internal amplifier is off Touch the volume. Product is muted Check the external amplifiers are on. External amplifiers Check the remote output wire has voltage Change the audio source Audio source Media Not Supported Change the media format on the USB device Media on USB flash drive Change the USB device Radio area...
  • Page 36 End call and redial number. Microphone placement needs to be relocated. Microphone Check to see if microphone is properly plugged in. Unit is unresponsive Processor has frozen Press the RESET Customer Service 805-751-4853 M-F 8:30a-5:00p (PST) Tech Support: www.bossaudio.com/support/technical-support © 2019 Boss Audio Systems...
  • Page 37: Specifica Ons

    General Audio Cont’d Android Auto Power Input…………………………...8.5 V—18 V DC Supported………………….(5.0) Lollipop or Newer Pre-amp Output…………………………………..3 Pairs Nominal………………………...14.4 V DC Front………………………2V, Full-Range ....15A Rear………………………..2V, Full-Range USB Spec………….…………...USB 2.0 (High-Speed) Fuse Type………………………………....15A Sub (Mono)……………………….2V, LPF USB Current Output……………………..1.5 A (Max) Dimensions (H x W x D)……………...3.9” x 7” x 5” Sub LPF……..50 Hz, 80 Hz, 120 Hz, 160 Hz File System……………………………………………FAT32 Unit Weight………………………………………2.43 lbs.
  • Page 38 User’s Notes...

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