USER’S MANUAL

page CONTENTS
BV7.3FLIP 1 General precautions
7.3" Flip Down Widescreen TFT Monitor
1 Safety precautions
BV7.3IRF
7.3" Flip Down Widescreen TFT Monitor 2 Installation precautions
with Built-In Infrared Audio Transmitter
2 Operating precautions
BV8FL
8" Flip Down TFT Monitor 3 Features

BV8WFLIP 3 What is included?

8" Flip Down Widescreen TFT Monitor
BV8IRF
8" Flip Down Widescreen TFT Monitor
with Built-In Infrared Audio Transmitter
4 Monitor Controls and Features:
BV7.3FLIP• BV7IRF • BV8FL • BV8IRF
5 Monitor Controls and Features:
BV8WFLIP

6 Remote control: BV7.3FLIP

7 Remote control:
BV7IRF • BV8FL • BV8IRF • BV8WFLIP

8 System wiring

9 Monitor installation
Congratulations on your purchase
10 Releasing and opening the monitor
of a Video Monitor.
11 Powering up the monitor
It has been designed, engineered 11 Turning on the dome lights
and manufactured to bring you the
highest level of performance and 12 Infrared audio transmission
BV7IRF • BV8IRF
quality, and will afford you years of
viewing pleasure. 12 Remote control battery replacement
13 Troubleshooting
Thank you for making your
choice for car video entertainment! 14 Specifications

BV7.3FLIP • BV7.31RF • BV8FL • BV8WFLIP • BV8IRF User’s Manual - Contents

BV7.3FLIP • BV7.31RF • BV8FL • BV8WFLIP • BV8IRF User’s Manual
General precautions
Please read this manual completely
and carefully prior to attempting to
install your new mobile video
equipment. Installed correctly, your
equipment will provide you with
years of enjoyable and safe usage.
Installation of this equipment in any
portion of a vehicle which impairs or
distracts the driver is improper and
dangerous. assumes no liability
whatsoever for failure to follow the
proper installation of this product.
Please keep this manual in a safe place
for future reference.
Safety precautions
• Do not open or attempt to repair this
unit yourself. Dangerous high voltages
are present which may result in electric
shock. Refer any repairs to a qualified
service technician.
• Do not attempt to repair a damaged,
broken or faulty power cord. Replace
it with a new one immediately.
• To avoid risk of electronic shock or
damage to the monitor, do not permit
any of this equipment to become damp
or wet from water or drinks. If this does
occur, immediately unplug the power
cord and send the monitor to your
local dealer or service center as soon
as possible.

• Do not operate this equipment while
driving – safe driving should always
be your highest priority.
• This product should not be installed
in a location which allows the monitor
screen to be visible to the driver of the
vehicle. In some states and countries,
the viewing of images on a screeen
inside a vehicle is illegal, even by
people other than the driver. Be sure
that the installation and operation of
this system is in compliance with local
rules and regulations.
• if there is smoke or any peculiar odor
present during useor if there is damage
to any of the component enclosures,
immediately unplug the power cord
and send the monitor to your local
dealer or service center as soon as
possible .
SHOCK HAZARD! Do not open the case
of this product. There are dangerous
voltages present within the unit. There are
no user-serviceable parts within the unit.

• If you have installed the monitor in a

position where it is visible to the driver,
be sure to install a Safety Cord. Wire
this cord to an accessory wire which
has +12v power when the ignition is
switched on. This will prevent the
operaton of the monitor when the
engine is running.
If you do not know how to install the
Safety Cord, please consult with a
mobile video installer in your area, and
have this work completed properly
before operating the video system.

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Installation precautions
Choose a mounting location in your
vehicle where the unit will not distract
or otherwise interfere with the driver’s
ability to control the vehicle.
Do not install components in areas
which are susceptible to rain, moisture,
direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold,
excessive dust, dirt or humidity.
Operating precautions
Turn the unit off when it is not in use.
Avoid dropping any metal objects or
inflammable items into the monitor
ventilation slots.
Do not place objects on or suspend
objects from the power cord, as this
may damage the cord.

If installation requires drilling holes or

other modifications to the vehicle,
consult with your nearest dealer or
professional car audio installer.

Use only the installation parts and

hardware provided with the unit to
ensure proper installation. Using other
parts can cause malfunction and
possible damage to your video
monitor.

Use only a power source with 12 Volts

DC (negative ground).

Before final installation, temporarily

connect the wiring according to the
diagram near the end of this manual,
check it to ensure that it has been
connected properly, and test the unit
to make sure it is working correctly.

After the monitor is installed, do not

arbitrarily pull it down or strike it. This
may loosen the mounting screws and
cause it to fall down.

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Features
Your new video monitor features the
following:
• TFT Active Matrix LCD display
• Swivel bracket permitting 30º
rotation in left/right direction
• Overhead console mounting
bracket
• On-screen menu system
• Audio/video input controls
• Built-in dome lights
• Wireless remote control
Models BV7.3IRF and BV8IRF also
feature:
• Built-in wireless infrared audio
transmitter (for use with infrared
headphones, model HP-10)
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What is included?
When first unpacking your new flip-
down monitor, please check first that
the package contains all of the items
below. If something is missing, contact
the store where you purchased the
player.
• LCD monitor housing
• Wireless remote control with
batteries
• RCA-RCA video cable
• Power cable
(BV7.3FLIP, BV8FL and BV8WFLIP)
(red/black with inline fuse and 2-pin
connector)
-or-
• Power/AV cable
(BV.3IRF and BV8IRF)
(red/black with inline fuse and 2-pin
connector, plus stereo RCA audio/RCA
video inputs for each of two channels))
• Dome light cable
(blue/red/white/black with 4-pin connector)
• Metal mounting plate
• (4) black 1/2" sheet metal screws
(for attaching mounting plate to car roof)
• (4) silver 1" machine screws
(for attaching monitor to mounting plate)
Monitor Controls and Features:
BV7.3FLIP• BV7 IRF • BV8WFLIP • BV8IRF

1 2 3 4 5

1 REMOTE IR SENSOR 4 MENU

This button enables the on-screen
display menu system. Once enabled,
2 POWER ON/OFF this button is used as an ENTER
This button turns the monitor system button.
on and off.

5 UP/DOWN BUTTONS
3 A/V SOURCE SELECTOR These buttons are used to increase
Use this button to switch between or decrease parameters in the on-
A/V Source 1 and A/V Source 2. screen display menu system.

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Monitor Controls and Features: BV8FL

POWER

2
A/V SOURCE

3
MENU

BV8FL

1 REMOTE IR SENSOR 4 MENU

This button enables the on-screen
display menu system. Once enabled,
2 POWER ON/OFF this button is used as an ENTER
This button turns the monitor system button.
on and off.

5 UP/DOWN BUTTONS
3 A/V SOURCE SELECTOR These buttons are used to increase
Use this button to switch between or decrease parameters in the on-
A/V Source 1 and A/V Source 2. screen display menu system.

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Remote Control: Remote Control:
BV7.3FLIP BV7IRF • BV8FL • BV8IRF • BV8WFLIP

POWER AV1/AV2

1 1 2

2 3
MENU 3
4
4

LCD MONITOR LCD MONI TOR

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REM OTE CONTROL UNIT

1 POWER 1 POWER
Press to turn unit ON or OFF. Press to turn unit ON or OFF.

2 BRIGHTNESS 2 A/V SOURCE SELECTOR

Increase or decrease the image Use this button to switch between
brightness with the (+) and (-) buttons. A/V Source 1 and A/V Source 2.

3 MENU
3 CONTRAST This button enables the on-screen
Increase or decrease the monitor display menu system. Once enabled,
contrast with the (+) and (-) buttons. this button is used as an ENTER button.

4 CHROMA 4 UP/DOWN BUTTONS

Use the (+) and (-) buttons to adjust These buttons are used to increase
the image sharpness to the desired or decrease parameters in the on-
level. screen display menu system.

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System wiring: BV7.3FLIP • BV8FL • BV8WFLIP
On a towel or soft cloth, gently place the monitor assembly “face down” on a stable
worksurface.

Using the wires provided, complete the audio, video and power connections in
your vehicle as shown in the diagram below.

VIDEO SOURCE 1
(DVD player, video game, etc.)
VIDEO INPUT 1

VIDEO SOURCE 2
(DVD player, video game, etc.)
VIDEO INPUT 2

FUSE
RED
to +12 VDC Battery

POWER BLACK
to Chassis Ground

RED
to +12 VDC Battery
BLACK
DOME LIGHTS to Chassis Ground

BLUE
Car dome lamp (+)
WHITE
Car dome lamp (-)

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System wiring: BV7.3IRF • BV8IRF
On a towel or soft cloth, gently place the monitor assembly “face down” on a stable
worksurface.

Using the wires provided, complete the audio, video and power connections in
your vehicle as shown in the diagram below.
YELLOW VIDEO SOURCE 1
VIDEO (DVD player, video
OUTPUT game, etc.)
RED L
AUDIO OUTPUTS
WHITE
R

YELLOW VIDEO SOURCE 2

VIDEO (DVD player, video
OUTPUT game, etc.)
RED
L
AUDIO OUTPUTS
WHITE
R

FUSE
RED
to +12 VDC Battery

POWER BLACK
to Chassis Ground

RED
to +12 VDC Battery
BLACK
DOME LIGHTS to Chassis Ground

BLUE
Car dome lamp (+)
WHITE
Car dome lamp (-)

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Monitor installation

CAUTION: Make sure the If you have any doubts about this type of installation, please consult
screws are NOT long enough your local mobile electronics retailer. Making holes in the roof of
to go through the roof! your vehicle will cause damage which is expensive to repair.

Using the four black self-tapping

screws provided, attach the monitor
mounting plate by screwing through
the headliner and into the existing
roof supports or the wood bracket
you made (see TIP below).

1/2" black self tapping

sheet metal screws

Thread all the wires through the

round hole in the center of the
mounting plate.

Install the monitor onto the

mounting plate, using the four
screws provided. 1" silver finish
threaded machine
screws

INSTALLATION TIP
Make a MOUNTING BRACKET out of wood. This bracket mounts under the headliner,
and provides a mounting surface to which the housing of the flip-down monitor can
be attached.

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Releasing and lowering the monitor
To lower the monitor, press the Monitor Release button and pull the monitor down.
It will drop freely to 45º.

To lower the monitor further, continue pulling down and the internal mechanism
will permit further movement and will hold the monitor in the position in which you
leave it.

Press the monitor

release button

Pull the monitor screen

down to the desired angle

To avoid accidental damage, we suggest you always close the monitor assembly
when it is not in use. To do so, rotate the monitor back to a 0º left-to-right position,
and push it up into the monitor base until you hear a “click.” Test that it is secured
by gently pulling down on monitor frame.

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Powering up the monitor
To turn the monitor on, press and hold the POWER button for two seconds. When
the power is ON, if an input signal is present, the picture will be displayed on the
screen. If no signal is present, the monitor will display the message "NO SIGNAL."

If you know a video input signal is present but the monitor displays "NO SIGNAL,"
be sure to try pressing the AV SELECT button to see if your input source is connected
to the other AV input.

To adjust the monitor image, press MENU to access the various adjustment controls
such as BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST. Use the +/- buttons to adjust each parameter
until you are satisfied with the picture quality.

Turning on the dome lights

This monitor features separate ON/OFF buttons for the right and left dome lights,
so that if you need not disturb a sleeping companion if you need overhead illumination.

The dome lights turn on when you open a door. To turn on or off the dome lights
manually, simply press the round button near the right dome light.

To turn the dome lights on or off manually, simply press the round button on the
side you wish the light to turn on.

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Infrared Audio Transmission (BV7.3IRF and BV8IRF only)
The BV7.3IRF and BV8IRF monitors include a wireless infrared transmitter. The
transmitter sends a high-quality stereo signal which can be received by a pair of
Boss HP-10 wireless infrared headphones.

The infrared signal is emitted from the large dark lens on the front of the monitor
console. Best sound will be obtained if you sit directly in front of the monitor within
about six feet. If you choose to sit to one side of the monitor, you can expect good
reception within 35º to the right or left of the monitor.

35º
35º

Changing the battery in the remote control

The remote battery is held in a small “drawer” on one edge of the remote. To open
this drawer, press and hold the small button on the edge of this drawer (as shown
below) and slide the drawer out.

Insert a new battery and push the drawer back fully into the remote.

Battery

Release button

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Troubleshooting

If you experience operation or performance problems with this product, compare your
installation with the electrical wiring diagram on the previous page. If problems persist,
read the following troubleshooting tips which may help eliminate the problems.

SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY

No picture or Power cord is not Check that power connections
sound. properly connected. are properly made and all fuses
are in functioning condition.

A/V input cables not Check all cables.

properly connected.
Replace or repair A/V source
A/V input source is not (DVD player, video game, etc.)
operating properly.

No picture. A/V signal not present. Check all cables. If necessary,

repair or replace A/V source.

Contrast and/or Adjust contrast and brightness

brightness is set levels to see if picture appears.
improperly.

TV reception is poor Check and adjust antenna

(applies to system with TV system. Move to another area
tuner only) with better reception, if
possible.

Remote control Batteries are dead. Replace batteries.

does not function
properly. Remote is not being used Be sure when being used, the
in direct line-of-sight with remote is being pointed directly
the player or remote IR toward the player or remote IR
sensor. Transmission is sensor (if installed).
best within 6 feet/30º
angle of IR sensor on
monitor front panel, and
within .

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Specifications

MODEL BV7.3FLIP BV8FL BV8WFLIP

7.3" Widescreen 8" Flip Down 8" Flip Down
Flip Down TFT Monitor TFT Monitor Widescreen TFT Monitor

A/V SYSTEM
Screen size 7.3" 8" 8"
Screen format 16:9 4:3 16:9
Video Compatability NTSC NTSC/PAL Auto NTSC/PAL auto
LCD panel type Active Matrix TFT Active Matrix TFT Active Matrix TFT
Resolution, pixels 1152 x 234 1152 x 234 1152 x 234
Brightness 400 NITS 400 NITS 400 NITS
A/V Inputs Video 2EA Video 2EA Video 2EA

GENERAL
Power requirements 12V DC 12V DC 12V DC
Power consumption 9W 6W 6W
Dimensions (L x W x H) 9.8" x 9.5" x 1.6" 10.5" x 8.9" x 1.9" 9.8" x 9.5" x 1.6"

MODEL BV7.3IRF BV8IRF

7.3" Flip Down Widescreen 8" Flip Down Widescreen
TFT Monitor with Built-In TFT Monitor with Built-In IR
IR Audio Transmitter Audio Transmitter

A/V SYSTEM
Screen size 7.3" 8"
Screen format 16:9 16:9
Video Compatability NTSC NTSC/PAL Auto
LCD panel type Active Matrix TFT Active Matrix TFT
Resolution, pixels 1152 x 234 1152 x 234
Brightness 400 NITS 400 NITS
A/V Inputs Video 2EA Video 2EA

INFRARED AUDIO
Power requirements 12V DC 12V DC
Power consumption 3W 3W
Transmitter freq. (R/L) 2.8MHz/2.3MHz 2.8MHz/2.3MHz

GENERAL
Power requirements 12V DC 12V DC
Power consumption 9W 9W
Dimensions (L x W x H) 9.8" x 9.5" x 1.6" 9.8" x 9.5" x 1.6"

All specifications subject to change without notice.

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