BE9ACP USER'S MANUAL BLUETOOTH· I 340 WATTS IMP3-COMPATIBLE DIGITAL MEDIA AM/FM RECEIVER FEATURING 9 (229 mm} CAPACITIVE TOUCHSCREEN AND MULTICOLOR ILLUMINATION OPTIONS 11 f:::I Workswith m Apple CarPlay
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Contents Contents.................................................2 Notes. ......4 Cautions ............................................................. 5-7 About this Manual. .. ..7 California Prop. 65... ..7 Basic Product Operation ................... 8 What comes in the box Gesture s & Cont ro l CarP lay Display Disa ble Apps...... ........................... 17 Med ia Player Source Switchin g .......................22 .......18 Media ..................................................23 ...
Contents AVIN ....................................................25 Display Settings ................................... 28 Playback......... . Illumination Control .......................................... 28 ......................25 Camera.................................................25 Gamm a... Wa rnings ............................................................ 25 LED Touch Buttons............................................ 28 Reverse View...............................................
Important This symbol with "WARNING" is intended to alert the user to the presence of crltical Instructions/procedures. Fallure to observe the instructions/procedures can result in injury, death, damage to the product and/or property. A Use of the Apple CarPlay logo means that a vehicle user interface meets Apple performance standards.
Caution Precautions BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: Do not turn up the volume so high that you can't hea r what's around you. Use caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Do not operate mobile video equipment while driving a motorized vehicle -safe driving and safety consideration of others should a lways be your highest priority.
Caution Before Installing To avoid potential shorts in the electrical system, be sure to disconnect the(-) battery cable before installation. Use this unit with a 12-volt battery and negative grounding only. Failure to do so may result in a fire or malfunction. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVERS. NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Caution Images and Video Watching video while driving is against Federal, State, and Local laws. Drive safely, know and obey traffic rules. Watching this screen and making selections while driving can lead to a serious accident. Check surroundings for safety while camera images are displayed. Do not use features of this product while driving if it cannot be operated safely and legally in your location.
Basic Product Operation What comes in the box Hardware BE9ACP Qty 1 Tapping Screw 5X18 B/A Qty 1 Rubber Gromet Qty 1 Spring Washer Qty 1 Hex Bolt Qty 2 Plain Washer Qty 1 Hex Nut Qty 2 Key Qty8 Screw MSx6 Qty 1 Mounting Bracket Qty 1 ( 00000000000001 8 Qty 2 Brackets Connections Qty 1 Po we r/Harness Qty 1 Hands-free M icro
Basic Product Operation Front Detail 1.MENU Touch to return to the home menu,or previous source. 2.VIRTUAL ASSISTANT Touch to command 3.TURN ON/OFF&VOLUME UP/DOWN 1. Long touch to turn ON/ OFF the unit.Short touch to activate the MUTE 2. Function and silence the audio output.Touch aga in to restore sound. 3. Rotate to adjust the output volume UP or DOWN. 4.MODE Touch to select system mode. 00000 5.BAND Touch to For radio band conversion between FM/ AM 6.
Basic Product Operation Rear Detail I i f ::;; 0000 0 0 I ® I!' !!' I i RADIO l,:, Main Harness I 0 USB2 0 USB1 10 Pre-Amp Output AJV Input AM/FM Antenna
Basic Product Operation Unit Installation THE UNIT IS INSTALLED TO BE AN ANTI-THEFT ONE. THE CHASSIS OF THE UNIT WEARS A SLIDING METAL HOUSING. PLEASE DO THE CONNECTION OF THE POWER, SPEAKERS AND ANTENNA ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF THE INSTRUCTION BOOK, THEN INSTALL THE SLIDING METAL HOUSING IN THE CAR AS FOLLOWS. ~ - ....; ~ METAL STRAP : 0 r·- SELECT THE PROPER TAB FOR FIXING THE SLIDING METAL HOUSING.
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Basic Product Operation-- CAUTION! Display screen removal 1.Hold down the two release buttons 2.
Basic Product Operation Using and Caring for the Touchscreen Use: This head unit utilizes a Capacitive Touchscreen, the same type that is used on high-end mobile devices. It should be used for and cared for like that t ype of device. As with all capacitive type technology, If your fingers are wet or sweaty, it will not function properly. Do not all ow any sharp objects t o co me in contact w ith the sc reen glass. Care and Cleaning: To clea n the screen, use a dry microfiber type cloth to clea n.
Basic Product Operation Product Setup (Date & Time) Setup Option A: tarPlay Method Setup Option B: Date and Time General > Language Connect your Apple "' device using a Li ghtning® cable*. The CarPlay USB port must be used. Audio > EQ, Other Audio Settings Display> Illumination, Brightness This will automatically setup the time and date. User must set Time Zone manually.
Basic Product Operation Navigating the Menus Android Auto Camera EQ iii • OJOO COCO OO I I I I I I I I I I :, IIIIIIIIII V ~
Apple CarPlay Using CarPlay (D Note Apple CarPlay usage is limited while driving. Functions, contents, and usability is determined by the App provider(s). Controls will vary with each App that is available for CarPlay. Connecting to CarPlay USB Port l. 2. The iPhone will load the CarPlay Certain functions of an iPhone might be 3. 4. On the display, the CarPlay will illuminate green, touch it to enter the CarPlay menu. Swipe Dragging G) NOTE ~. .
Apple CarPlay Using CarPlay CarPlay Display Setup !°') -.,_!,., NOTE How to Disable Apps 1. Using your iPhone: Only Apps with the icon can be removed from CarPla . Only Apps with the icon can be added in carplay. 1. Settings > General > CarPlay 2. Touch and Hold each App icon to move.
Android Auto Using Android Auto "' ('-!) Note Android Auto usage is limited while driving. Connecting to Android Auto 6wARNING USB Port Functions, contents, and usability is For your safety, the setup process MUST be accomplished while the vehicle is Parked and determined by the App provider(s). Parking Brake Engaged. Controls will vary with each App that is available for Android Auto. Android Auto App For more details visit: https://www.androld.
Bluetooth® Setup & Connection Hands-Free Menu Touch . . Mobile Device: Search for BOSS AUDIO BE9ACP iOS Devices: Settings> Bluetooth Android Devices: Settings> Connections> Bluetooth (i') ,,!,, NOTE CarPlay or Android Auto must not be active. If being used, disconnect the device to start Bluetooth. Compatibility with all mobile devices is not guaranteed. Please read through the user's guide of the mobile device.
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Calling History Making & Receiving Calls 1. Outgoing Call +-- Connection: ON 1. Dialing from the dial pad Touch (9to Auto Connect: ON make call 2. Incoming Call --+ Auto Answer: OFF Device Name: BOSS AUDIO BE9ACP 2. Contacts Touch the contact name 3. Missed Call Cl ear Records ~ 3.
Bluetooth® Audio r•, \ !,,° Note Audio Streaming To play media through Bluetooth, the mobile device must be Paired and Connected to the BE9ACP 1.Touch- Switching Media For best performance, your mobile device volume setting should be set to maximum. Touch. All volume adjustments for the system should be controlled from the product. Available sources will display The unit will recall the last volume setting on your mobile device every time is connects. The music will play automatically.
Media Navigating Menu Video Control USB Playback r> II 1. Play/Pause 2. Track Forward/Backward The music will play automatically. 3 Repeat All Cb 4. Repeat one OJ Audio Control r> II 1. Play/Pause 2. Track Fwd/ Rev 5. SETUP lI 3. Repeat ALL lI Cb To return to the current file playing, ~ Touch 4. 5. ,., \J) Repeat One Random OJ X Repeat All 4. Repeat One 5. Rotate fnlfo§■ &_WARNING r> II 2. Track Forward/Backward 3.
Radio AM/FM Controls 10:30At,, 0 Touch Mono r.tH.. 87.50 ) ·- FM 0) I I I JoxI I * DX < k1 Tuning Browsing Favorites ---\ ./ To re move a favorite, Touch > ~ TouchTo return the Tuner screen Touch : I To search for stations: Changing Presets Search Touch and Hold lI Manual Seek Bands Station Ustlngs Touch< ) (11\ ~ Stereo/Mono Q Touch Auto Jearch & Store Touch Settings Band & Settings Auto Search & Store: Touch @ @. ;'9', \],) Note Touch lI To list
AV In/Camera External Source Playback Touch □ AVln ---- Media must be controlled from the external device. Track functions are not controlled from the Images may appear reversed Reverse View Do not use features of this product if it cannot be operated safely and legally in your When the vehicle is put into reverse gear, th e camera will display the image on the screen. location. CHECK SURROUNDINGS BEFORE PROCEEDING I Rear View The rear view camera can by displayed on demand. Touch product.
Settings General System Language System Tone Touch to change English (Default), Spani sh (I) Touch Factory Settings C. -+a::) OFF ON Touch~ Note Power Off Delay CarPlay is independent of the system language setting. Time Zone Some vehicles during crank to start will interrupt the accessory power. Adjust to correctly display time If the product re-boots during crank to start, Turn ON delay Default Setting: (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time {US&Canada) The delay can select 1, 2 or 3 sec.
Setting Audio EQ Preset EQ Loudness To access the EQ menu Jazz, HipHop, Pop,Rock, R&B Enhances and gently boosts low and high freq . ooo,h Left/Right Balance, Touch Touch Balance/Fader - Swipe for quick adjustment ( : . .,. ~ Balonce El o OFF [±] ~ ON Internal Amp To reduce the possib ility of noise entering the signal chain when utilizing the audio pre-amp ade< Front/Rear Fader, Touch 0000000000 I I I I I I I I I I :, IIIIIIIIII V ~2h1. G3hz ll5hz ,:5Chz SOC'U ikrz 2khz 41<.
Settings Display Bluetooth Illumination Control LED Animation Touch Touch C:. -+ a:) OFF ON When the vehicle lights are on, the products illumination can be customized for night use. a:) -+ C:. ON OFF Will cycle through all col ors on LED t ouch buttons. ('e\ \J) Note Bluet ooth w ill turn OFF automatically when CarPlay is in use. If other devices a re con nected via Bluetooth, they will be disconnected for the duration of CarPlay use.
Settings Bluetooth Camera Device Name Rear View Delay BOSS AUDIO BE9ACP Rear Camera input Turn on if you have a rear view camera, turn off if you have not. Radio RBDS, Cont'd 0 Sec (Default), 0.1 Sec, 0.5 Sec, 1 Sec, 2 Sec When switching from Park to Drive, or vice versa, the camera should not trigger on the display. Not all stations will broadcast information to display.
Connections Power/SWC ,., \.V Note &CAUTION It is recommended to have the product installed by a certified installation professional. Unused input/output wires need be insulated with tape, heat shrink, or crimp connectors. Never use wire nuts. &CAUTION Before installation, or wiring connections, disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal to prevent damage to the product, and/or possibl e injury.
Connections s eakers .&,CAUTION Do not chassis ground any speaker wire leads . .&.CAUTION Only use 4 -8 Cl Speakers Do not use 1-3 0 Speakers .&.CAUTION Do not bridge any of the channels, they are only to be wired in stereo mode. (I)Note Rear Right {Ch. 4) Rear Left (Ch. 3) Purple(+) Green(+) Purple/Black (- ) Green/Black (-) Unused speaker wires need be insulated with tape, heat shrink, or crimp connectors. Never use wire nuts.
Connections Audio Pre-amp/AV IN/ Radio ,.--._ ,' - \ t,J ) \..!) Note Subwoofer Pre-amp is a non-fading mono Note If pre-amp outputs are being used exclusively, output. turn Off the internal amp of th e product , t o ,'7'\ redu ce the possibility of noise entering the \ .!) Note signal chain. Always run signal wires away from power cables to reduce the possibility of noise.
Connections Camera/USB/MIC &_WARNING Never rely solely on the rear view camera; always check your surroundings before proceeding. I Images may appear reversed Do not use a feature of this product if it cannot be operated safely and legally in your om@m location.
Connections Parking Brake .&_WARNING Improper connection or use of the parking brake status wire, (i.e. defeating the safety feature) violates Federal, State, and Local laws. This may lead to injury, property damage, and/or death . [X] .&_WARNING Power/Speaker/SWC/Harness Watching videos or photos while driving is against Federal, State, and Local laws. (f) Note For Andoird Auto setup, the parking brake status wire MUST be connected.
Connections Hands-free Mic Placement Every vehicle will perform differently due to layout, interior materials, etc ... -~--=-- - - -~- The Red shaded areas are the recommended locations for best microphone performance. Items to look for before placement: 1. Do not place in front of air vents. 2. If the vehicle has tweeters placed on sail panels, do NOT locate the mic on steering column area. 3. Front of mic must not be blocked. 4. Mic should be firmly attached to mounting location. 5.
Troubleshooting Issues Cause Solution No Sound Internal amplifie r is off Product is muted External amplifiers Go to Settings> Audio> Internal Amp ON Audi o source Touch the volume. Check the external amplifiers are on.
Troubleshooting Issues Cause Solution Bluetooth Not connecting to device Go to Setting >Connection >Power ON Pair and Connect the device like new. Hands-free call quality Mobile dev ice Check cellular strength on mobile device. End call and redial number. Microphone placement needs to be relocated. Microphone Microphone needs to be firmly attached to location it's mounted on. Check to see if microphone is properly plugged in.
Specifications General Audio Cont'd USB Power lnput................................. 8.5 V-18 V DC Pre-amp Output......................................... 3 Pairs USB Spec ............................ USB 2.0 (High-Speed ) Nominal. .............................14.4 V DC Front...........................4V, Full-Range USB Port 1: Carp lay & Android Auto ................ Current Consumption .................................... lSA Rear .............................4V, Full- Range Current Output l .
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To invert the camera image: 1. Turn the system OFF before proceeding 2. Cut the blue loop wire located at the connection points (camera end) 3. Insulate the wire, using tape or crimp connectors on both ends. 4. Reconnecting the wire will orient the image back to its original position. OPTIONAL To remove the distance guide lines: 1. Turn the system OFF before proceeding 2. Cut the white loop wire located at the connection points (camera end). 3.
To invert the camera image: 1. Turn the system OFF before proceeding 2. Cut the blue loop wire located at the connection points (camera end) 3. Insulate the wire, using tape or crimp connectors on both ends. 4. Reconnecting the wire will orient the image back to its original position. OPTIONAL To remove the distance guide lines: 1. Turn the system OFF before proceeding 2. Cut the white loop wire located at the connection points (camera end). 3.
