BOSS Audio Systems BV965NV User Manual

Bluetooth® | Built-in Navigation DVD/MP3/CD AM/FM Receiver

Featuring 6.5" (165 mm) Widescreen Touchscreen Digital TFT LCD Monitor

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a BOSS Audio Systems® Multimedia Receiver. It has been designed, engineered, and manufactured to bring you the highest level of performance and quality, and will offer you years of entertainment pleasure.

Specifications

Model No.	BV965NV
General features	Fixed front panel with 6.2 inch TFT screen
	GPS support
	FM/AM radio
	DVD fully compatible with DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/MPEG4/JPEG
	USB and SD card media play support
	Bluetooth audio stream and hands-free phone call
	AUX input
	AV input
	Video output
	Front/Rear view camera support
Front, rear and subwoofer pre-amp output
Max. 4 x 80W power output
Steering wheel control (SWC)
TFT screen	800 x 480 pixels
SD	Up to 32G
Working power	12V
Max Output	4 x 80W
Working Temperature	-20°C~70°C/-4°F~158°F
Installation Size	6.71" x 3.8" x 5.67" (170.5 x 96.5 x 144 mm)
Weight	1.86 kg / 4.1 lbs
Compatible Media	Picture: JPG/JPEG/BMP
	Disc: CD/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD/DVD±R/DVD±RW
	Audio file: MP3/WMA/FLAC
Video file	Format: MPEG1, MPG	Video code: MPEG1, MPEG2	Audio code: MP2, MP2

Safety Notice

Please read and understand the following safety information before operating this unit.

The unit is suitable for 12V power supply (requires grounding). Do not connect it to 24V power supply in trucks or buses, or else it will be damaged.
Please use genuine discs instead of incompatible discs or the unit will be damaged and/or the service life will be shortened.
Do not replace the fuse without the guidance of qualified personnel or the unit may be damaged and/or catch fire.
Please follow the traffic laws and regulations and do not watch programs or operate the unit when you are driving to avoid accidents (excluding passengers watching through rear monitor).
To ensure safety and normal unit operation, please ask qualified personnel to install the unit. Do not disassemble or repair the unit without authorization. To avoid damage and accidents, please contact a local car audio distributor for details.
Do not put the unit in a moist environment or water to avoid electric shock, damage, and/or fire due to a short circuit.
The mechanical drive part of the monitor uses an automatic precision transmission component. Do not pull, push or rotate the unit by force or impact the TFT screen to avoid damaging the unit.
Do not insert the audio plug of the vehicle into the master unit directly. Please convert with the dedicated end cable provided by the company.
When installing the unit, prevent metal objects from falling into the master unit from the vents to avoid a short circuit and damaging the unit.

Safety Statement

For the safety of yourself and others, do not watch programs or operate the unit when you are driving. It is prohibited by law.

The back-up camera function should be used as an auxiliary view only. The company is not responsible for any accidents occurred during backing.

Accessories

Remote control: 1
Wire harness: 1
Mounting brackets: 2
Bracket screws: 8
Trim ring: 1
GPS Antenna: 1

Unit Installation

The installation process involves attaching two brackets to the left and right sides of the unit using supplied screws. These brackets can be adjusted forward or backward according to installation requirements.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the car stereo unit with two metal brackets. Screws are shown being inserted through the brackets into the sides of the unit.

Remote Control Operation

The remote control provides access to various functions:

1 Eject: Ejects the disc.
2 CLK: Displays the clock.
3 MENU: Switches between the home menu and the last selected source.
4 MODE: Switches between modes.
5 AUDIO: Selects an audio language or channel for video.
6 SUB-T: Selects a subtitle language for video.
7 (Skip/Tune): Skips to the previous or next chapter, track, or file. In radio mode, tunes to a station.
8 Navigation buttons: Navigates through menus.
9 VOL +/-: Increases or decreases volume.
10 (Answer/End Call): Answers or makes a phone call. Ends or rejects a phone call.
11 Numeric buttons: Selects titles/chapters/tracks, preset stations in radio mode, or enters phone numbers/symbols in Bluetooth mode.
12 /C BAND: Stops playback. In radio mode, selects a tuner band.
13 OK: Confirms an entry or selection.
14 ROOT: Accesses the disc menu.
15 TITLE: Displays the main menu of a video disc and starts playback from the beginning.
16 (Playback/Pause): Starts, pauses, or resumes playback.
17 (Repeat): Selects a repeat play mode.
18 MUTE: Mutes or restores volume.
19 EQ: Selects a preset sound mode.
20 (Power): Switches the unit on or to standby.

Diagram Description: An image displays the remote control with numbered buttons corresponding to the functions listed above.

Wires Connection Description

The unit features various input/output interfaces for connectivity.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the rear panel of the unit with labeled ports: GPS, Fuse, Wire Harness Connector, Video Output, Front Camera Input, Pre-Amp Audio Output, AM/FM Antenna Jack, A/V Input, and Rear Camera Input.

Wire Harness Explanation

Wire Color	Function
Yellow	Constant (+12v)
Red	Accessory (+12v)
Black	Ground (-)
Orange	Illumination Input (+12v)
Violet/Wht	Reverse Input (+12v)
Blue	Ant. Output (+12v, 500 mA)
Blue/Wht	Rem. Output (+12v, 500 mA)
Lt.Green	Parking Brake Input
White	Left Front (+)
White/Blk	Left Front (-)
Gray	Right Front (+)
Gray/Blk	Right Front (-)
Green	Left Rear (+)
Green/Blk	Left Rear (-)
Purple	Right Rear (+)
Purple/Blk	Right Rear (-)

Control

3.5mm: SWC Input

Camera Power

Red/Violet: Front Output (+12v, 500 mA)
Red/White: Rear Output (+12v, 500 mA)

Panel Introduction

The front panel includes:

1 Remote sensor: Aim the remote control directly at the sensor.
2 Built-in microphone: Picks up sound in Bluetooth operation.
3 Disc slot: Insert a disc.
4 (Eject): Ejects the disc.
5 MODE: Switches system mode.
6 NAVI: Enters or exits the GPS navigation interface.
7 Function knob: Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. Rotate to adjust volume. Briefly press to mute or restore volume when the unit is on.
8 Reset/AUX/USB/SD/GPS cover: Opens to access the Reset button, AUX jack (3.5mm), USB port, SD card slot, and GPS card slot.

Diagram Description: An illustration of the front panel of the unit with numbered indicators pointing to the remote sensor, microphone, disc slot, eject button, MODE button, NAVI button, function knob, and the cover for ports.

Main Menu Operation

The unit features two main menu screens providing access to various functions.

Main Menu 1

Includes:

NAVI Interface
Tuner Interface
Streaming Interface
DISC Interface
Phone Interface
USB Interface
SD Interface
Front/Rear Camera Interface

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the Main Menu 1 interface with icons for NAVI, TUNER, STREAMING, DISC, PHONE, USB, SD, and CAMERAS.

Main Menu 2

Includes:

AV INPUT Interface
AUX IN Interface
Setting Interface

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the Main Menu 2 interface with icons for AV INPUT, AUX IN, and SETTINGS.

Settings Menus

There are seven Setting Menus:

General Settings - Menu 1

Allows configuration of:

Wallpaper: Touch to set the home menu background.
Retain ACC Power: Select delay time (seconds) for shutdown after vehicle powers down.
Clock: Access clock settings.
Audio: Access audio settings.
Tuner: Access tuner settings.
Navi Voice Mix: Adjust navigation voice volume relative to other audio.
Use GPS Time: Enable/disable using GPS time.
Summer Time: Turn summer time on or off.
Time Zone: Select the time zone for GPS time.

Screenshot Description: Screenshots show the General Settings menu with options like Wallpaper, Retain ACC Power, Clock, Audio, Tuner, Navi Voice Mix, Use GPS Time, Summer Time, and Time Zone.

Camera Settings - Menu 2

Configures camera inputs:

Camera Trigger: Select Front/Rear/Off to display camera views or no view when reversing.
Rear Camera: Enable or disable the rear camera input.
Rear Cam Pwr: Enable or disable power to the rear camera.
Front Camera: Enable or disable the front camera input.
Front Cam Pwr: Enable or disable power to the front camera.
Rear Camera Delay / Front Camera Delay: Set a delay (1/2/3 seconds or off) for camera view activation when shifting to reverse.

Screenshot Description: Screenshots show the Camera Settings menu with options for Camera Trigger, Rear Camera, Rear Cam Pwr, Front Camera, Front Cam Pwr, and Camera Delay.

Clock Settings - Menu 3

Adjusts clock settings:

Mode: Set clock mode to 12 or 24 hour.
Hour: Set the hour.
Min: Set the minute.
AM/PM: Set AM/PM for 12-hour mode.

Screenshot Description: Screenshots show the Clock Settings menu with options for Mode, Hour, Minute, and AM/PM.

Audio Settings - Menu 4

Adjusts audio levels and EQ:

Internal Amp: Controls internal amplifier output.
Startup Volume: Sets the default volume upon startup.
TUNER Level, DISC Level, SD Level, PHONE Level, STREAMING Level, AUX IN Level, USB Level, NAVI Level: Adjust volume levels for different sources.
Equalizer: Provides controls for frequency bands (60Hz, 150Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 7kHz, 15kHz, 20kHz), balance, fade, and subwoofer settings. Options include User, Reset, and Loud.
Position: Adjusts audio balance and fade.

Screenshot Description: Screenshots show various Audio Settings menus, including source volume levels, equalizer bands, balance, fade, and subwoofer controls.

Tuner Settings - Menu 5

Configures radio reception:

Tuner Region: Select America or EU region for radio stations.
Auto Preset: Performs radio search and stores stations.
Local/Distance: Select "Local" for strong signals (urban areas) or "Distance" for weaker signals (countryside).
Stereo/Mono: Select "Stereo" for FM stereo broadcast or "Mono" to improve sound quality with weak FM signals.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the Tuner Settings menu with options for Tuner Region, Auto Preset, Local/Distance, and Stereo/Mono.

Illumination Settings - Menu 6

Adjusts display illumination:

Illumination Trigger: Enable or disable automatic dimming when headlights are on.
Brightness Day: Sets screen brightness.
Gamma Day: Sets screen contrast.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the Illumination Settings menu with options for Illumination Trigger, Brightness Day, and Gamma Day.

About Settings - Menu 7

Provides system information:

Screen Calibration: Enters the touch calibration interface.
Version: Displays the unit's version number.
System Reset: Restores the unit to factory settings.
E.U.L.A.: Selects whether to display the End User License Agreement upon booting.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the About Settings menu with options for Screen Calibration, Version, System Reset, and E.U.L.A.

Tuner Operation

Basic Operation:

Touch the home icon to return to the home page.
Short press the seek buttons (< or >) to seek backwards or forwards.
Long press the seek buttons to enter manual mode for fine-tuning frequency.
Short press to select a preset station; long press to save the current station.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the Tuner interface with seek buttons, frequency display, preset station numbers, and a SCAN button.

Disc/CD/USB/SD Playback

DVD Mode Operation

Control DVD playback:

Select title/chapter.
Move to previous chapter (short press) or rewind (long press).
Playback/pause.
Move to next chapter (short press) or fast forward (long press).
Enter DVD root menu.
Navigate menu pages.
Change repeat mode (repeat all, repeat off, repeat chapter, repeat title).
Change random play mode.
Enter picture settings page.
Enter DVD title menu.
Select subtitle language.
Switch picture format (4:3 or 16:9).
Select DVD audio language.
Select DVD video angle.

Note: Video cannot be displayed unless the parking brake is applied. A warning message will appear if the parking brake wire is not installed correctly.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the DVD playback interface with video content, playback controls (play/pause, skip, rewind, fast forward), chapter/title navigation, and format/language selection icons. A warning icon with text "For Safety, the vehicle must be parked in a safe location and parking brake engaged" is also shown.

Media Playing - CD Audio

Manage CD audio playback:

View music ID3 information.
Monitor playback time.
Change play mode (repeat all, repeat directory, repeat single, sequential play, shuffle).
Return to previous chapter.
Playback/pause.
Go to next chapter.
Enter file list page.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the CD audio playback interface displaying track information (artist, album, title), playback time, and playback controls.

CD Source Menu

Access the CD track menu to view or change tracks manually.

USB/SD Music/Video/Picture

Access music, video, or picture files via USB or SD card. The music menu provides more ID3 information.

Screenshot Description: Screenshots show the USB/SD interface for music playback, displaying song name, artist, and playback controls. Other screenshots show video playback with similar controls.

Bluetooth Operation

Connect and use Bluetooth devices for calls and audio streaming.

Bluetooth Operation Menu

Click the phone icon to enter the Bluetooth interface.

Bluetooth setting menu: Turn Bluetooth on/off. The icon changes color to indicate pairing status. Connect automatically. Answer automatically. PIN code is "0000" by default. Default Bluetooth name is "BOSS AUDIO BV965NV".
Function area: Access dialing keypad, phonebook, call history, pairing interface, and settings.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the Bluetooth main menu with options for Keypad, Bluetooth, Phonebook, Recents, Device, and Setup.

Bluetooth Keypad

Dial phone numbers and make calls using the on-screen keypad. Press the delete button (Backspace symbol) to correct errors.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the Bluetooth keypad with numeric buttons, *, #, and a delete button.

Bluetooth Call

Manage phone calls: view contact name, select talk mode (phone or Bluetooth), mute/unmute microphone, use keypad, and hang up.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows an active Bluetooth call with contact name, call duration, and controls for mute, keypad, and hang up.

Bluetooth Phonebook

Search for contacts by name or phone number. View the contact list.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the Bluetooth phonebook displaying a list of contacts with names and phone numbers.

Bluetooth Phone Call History

View recent calls, missed calls, dialed numbers, and received numbers.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the Bluetooth call history list with different categories like Recents, Missed, Dialed, and Received.

Bluetooth Music-A2DP

Stream music via Bluetooth: skip tracks, play/pause, and access EQ settings.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the music streaming interface with album art, track title, artist, and playback controls.

Bluetooth Pair Device

To disconnect a paired device, go to "Device" and select "Disconnect this Device". To remove a device from memory, go to "Device" and select "Forget this Device".

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the Bluetooth device management screen with options to disconnect or forget paired devices.

Photos

View photos stored on USB or SD media:

Keypad: Enter a number to select a file.
Skip to previous/next picture.
Play/Pause: Start or pause picture playback. Each picture plays for 5 seconds before auto-advancing.
List: Enter the file list.
Navigate menu pages.
Select repeat mode.
Select random play mode.
Enter picture settings page.
Rotate the picture.
Zoom in/out.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the photo viewing interface with image content and playback controls for navigating, playing, pausing, and managing photos.

Camera/Aux/AV Menu

Front Camera

Turn on the switching interface for rear and front cameras simultaneously.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the Front Camera interface with a "No Signal Detected" message, indicating a connection issue.

Rear Camera

The rear view function displays the video signal automatically when reversing the car and returns to the previous source when the car is moved out of reverse.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the Rear Camera interface with a "No Signal Detected" message, indicating a connection issue.

AUX IN

Connect an external audio device via the 3.5mm jack in the front panel and touch the AUX IN icon in the home menu.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the AUX IN interface displaying "Now playing from AUX IN" and a prompt to ensure device volume is set to maximum.

AV INPUT

Connect an external video and audio device via RCA jacks and touch the AV INPUT icon in the home menu.

Screenshot Description: A screenshot shows the AV INPUT interface with a "No Signal Detected" message, indicating a connection issue.

Troubleshooting

Refer to the table below for common issues and their solutions.

Problem	Cause	Corrective Action
Loading	Disc is being read	Wait until the reading finishes
No disc/Bad disc	Disc is dirty	Clean the disc
	Disc is upside down	Insert the disc in the correct way
Unknown disc	Unsupported disc type	Check the disc and change
Error	Illegal mechanism operation	Press EJECT for 5s to reset loading mechanism
Problem	Cause	Corrective Action
Unit will not power on	Unit fuse blown	Install new fuse with right rating
	Car battery fuse blown	Install new fuse with right rating
Screen touch is insensitive	Place of touch screen is uncalibrated	Go to setup menu and set the calibration
No audio output	Improper audio output connection	Check wiring and correct
Low audio output	VOLUME 0	Turn up the volume
	Heavily biased volume balance	Check and adjust the channel balance to the center position
Poor sound quality or distortion	Speaker power rating not compatible with unit	Connect proper speakers
	Speaker short circuit	Check wiring
Weak station searching	Auto antenna is not properly connected	Connect the auto antenna properly
	LOCAL function is activated for FM radio	Turn LOCAL function OFF
Problem	Cause	Corrective Action
No image	Incorrect connection to parking wire	Check wiring and correct
	Parking brake is not engaged	Stop vehicle in safe place and set parking brake ON
Flashing image or interference appears on screen	Improper video signal connections	Check and correct the wiring
Improper image, improper height/width radio display	Improper aspect ratio setup	Use correct aspect ratio setting
Cannot insert disc	Disc already inside unit	Eject the current disc and insert the new one
Loss of audio, music stops	Disc is scratched or warped	Use a new one in good condition
	Disc is dirty or wet	Clean the disc
No GPS image	Image has not been changed to GPS system	Switch to the GPS interface
Failed to enter the navigation interface	The navigation function is abnormal	Press and hold the reset key in the front panel for more than 1 second to reset

Warranty and Support

Warranty

BOSS Audio Systems warrants its products against material or craftsmanship defects in the U.S. for:

1 Year: Mobile Video, CD/DVD Receivers, Subwoofers, Speakers, Tweeters, ATV/UTV and Motorcycle Sound Systems. Qualified purchases may receive an additional two years (3 years total) when installed by a certified retailer (proof of purchase required).
5 Year: Amplifiers. Qualified purchases may receive an additional one year (6 years total) when installed by a certified retailer (proof of purchase required).
1 Year: All other Electronics and Accessories. No extended warranty is available for these items.

For more information, visit bossaudio.com/policies.

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Customer Support

For inquiries, contact Customer Care at (805) 751-4853 or Live Chat.

For online support, visit bossaudio.com/support.

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