Boss Audio BCPA8 User Manual V2
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- Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 1
- Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 2
Thank you for Choosing BOSS Audio Systems! IMPORTANT! Fill Out And Keep For Your Records. 1 - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 3
Contents Contents 2 Notes 4 5-7 About this Manual 7 California Prop. 65 7 Basic Product Opera�on 8 What comes in the box 8 Product Basics 9-16 Unit Installa�on 11 OperatJon instructJon 12 Display screen disassembly - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 4
28 LED Anima�on.. 28 Bluetooth® Se�ngs 29 Device Name 29 Camera 29 Rear Camera Input 29 Front Camera Input 29 Parking Assist Guide 29 Parking Assist Guide Adjust 29 Rear View Delay 29 Radio Se�ngs 29 Region 29 3 Connec�ons 30 . 30-35 Power/SWC 30 Speaker 31 Audio - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 5
Important This symbol with "WARNING" is intended to injury, death, damage to the product and/or property. ARNING This symbol with "CAUTION" is intended to alert the user to the presence of important injury or damage to the product and/or property. AUTION Use of the Apple CarPlay logo means that - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 6
what's around you. Do not operate mobile video equipment while driving a motorized vehicle - priority. dealer or the nearest authorized BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS Service Center. always be your highest , or ear discomfort. o the power and consult your BOSS AUDIO SYSTEMS does not recommend to install the - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 7
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 and all warranty. Please check with a professional installer to have your product installed properly. was - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 8
driving is against Federal, State, and Local laws. Check surroundings for safety while camera images are displayed. ident. n of smartphone Apps accessible dc About this manual To en�rely understand how to properly use your new BOSS Audio Systems product, it is recommended to read this user - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 9
What comes in the box Hardware Qty 1 BCPA8 Qty 1 Rubber Grommet Qty 1 Hex Bolt Qty 1 Qty 8 Hex Nut Screw M5x6 Qty 1 Qty 1 Qty 2 Qty 2 Qty 1 Tapping Screw 5X18 B/A Spring Washer Plain Washer Key Moun�ng Bracket Qty 2 Brackets Connec�ons Qty 1 Power/Harness Qty 1 Hands-free Microphone 8 - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 10
Front Detail BCPA8 1 23 4 5 6 1. Menu Bu�on Touch to switch between the home menu and the last selected source. 2. Voice Control Touch to ac�vate then say command. Apple CarPlay or Android Auto must be ac�ve to enable voice control. 3. Power/Volume Knob • Press to turn the unit on; press and hold - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 11
Rear Detail Microphone Input Front Camera Input Rear Camera Input USB Play / Charging Apple CarPlay Android Auto Fuse (15A) Wire Harness Connector USB2 USB1 10 FL FR L-IN RL RR R-IN SUB1 SUB2 V-IN RADIO Pre-Amp Audio Outputs Audio/Video Inputs FM/AM Antenna Jack - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 12
Unit Installa�on 11 - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 13
Opera�on instruc�on The display screen can be freely adjusted 25 degrees back or forth The display screen can be freely adjusted 15 degrees right or le� The up and down posi�on of the display screen can be freely adjusted 12 - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 14
Display screen removal CAUTION! 2.Gently pulling the display panel forward 13 - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 15
Using and Caring for the Touchscreen BCPA8 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 micro ber type cloth to clean. Do not use ammonia, - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 16
Product Setup (Date & Time) Connect your Apple® device using a Lightning® cable. The CarPlay USB port must be used. date. User must set Time Zone manually. Default is Paci c Time Zone. General > Language 15 - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 17
Android Auto CarPlay Media Camera Home EQ Tuner Hands-free Handsfree AV IN 16 - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 18
Apple CarPlay Using CarPlay Note Apple CarPlay usage is limited while driving. determined by the App provider(s). Controls will vary with each App that is available for CarPlay. For more details visit: ARNING Familiarize yourself with your Local and State laws regarding mobile devices. prohibited - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 19
Apple CarPlay Using CarPlay CarPlay Display Setup 1. Using your iPhone: 2. Touch and Hold each App icon to move. To remove an App, Touch NOTE Only Apps with the icon can be removed from CarPlay. Only Apps with the icon can be added in carplay. How to Disable Apps 1. Using your iPhone: App to - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 20
Android Auto Using Android Auto Note Android Auto usage is limited while driving. determined by the App provider(s). Controls will vary with each App that is available for Android Auto. For more details visit: WARNING Familiarize yourself with your Local and State laws regarding mobile devices. be - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 21
. If being used, disconnect the device to start Bluetooth. guaranteed. Please read through the user guide of the mobile device. CAUTION For your safety, the setup process should be accomplished while the Status the top right of the Home menu. GATT Pro le support is required on the mobile device. 20 - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 22
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Calling Making & Receiving Calls 1. Dialing from the dial pad Touch to make call 2. Contacts Touch the contact name 3. History Choose the name, then To End a call Touch To Mute a call Touch Dial pad To use the dial pad while on a call Touch Searching History Swipe - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 23
All volume adjustments for the system should be controlled from the product. your mobile device every �me Bluetooth connec�on is made. Formats Playback is supported from the mobile device with any format it can play. Audio will only be played by the product. Video cannot be viewed on the unit - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 24
Media USB USB Playback Touch Audio Control 1. Play/Pause 2. Track Fwd / Rev 3. Repeat ALL all 4. Repeat One 1 5. Random Video Control 1 Play/Pause 2 Track Forward/Backward 3 Repeat All all 4 Repeat one 1 5 SETUP Photo Control 1 Play/Pause 2 Track Forward/Backward - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 25
Radio AM/ FM Controls Touch Tuning Search Touch and Hold Manual Seek Touch Auto Search & Store: Touch Bands LOC/DX Stereo/Mono 10:30AM To remove a favorite, Touch Browsing Favorites Touch To return the Tuner screen - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 26
AV In/Camera External Source Playback Touch Media must be controlled from the external device. product. Images may appear reversed Do not use features of this product if it cannot be operated safely and legally in your Rear View The rear view camera can be displayed on demand. Touch Reverse View - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 27
&Canada) Date & Time 24H Mode OFF ON Auto Adjust Daylight Saving OFF ON Note If using an CarPlay, the iPhone will needs to be adjusted manually. System Tone Touch OFF ON Power O Delay Some vehicles during crank to start will interrupt the accessory power. If the product re-boots during - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 28
Se gs Audio EQ To access the EQ menu Touch Note The EQ can also be directly accessed while changing the volume. The volume display will show the EQ icon, you can touch to access the Preset EQ Jazz, HipHop, Pop, Rock, R&B Balance/Fader Touch Swipe for quick adjustment Front/Rear Fader, Touch - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 29
Display Touch OFF ON When the vehicle lights are on, the products Gamm Swipe Gamma can be adjusted for both day and Scree Bri ht ess Swipe Panel Light Touch Six preset colors can be chosen for Touch bu�ons. To select a preset color, make sure LED Anima�on feature is turned off. LED Anima�on - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 30
. Touch the OK icon to confirm the adjustment. To reset to the default posi�oning of the guide lines, touch the Reset icon. Radio Rear View Delay 0 Sec (Default), 0.1 Sec, 0.5 Sec, 1 Sec, 2 Sec When switching from Park to Drive, or vice versa, the - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 31
Power/SWC UTION It is recommended to have the product professional. UTION prevent damage to the product, and/or possible injury. CAUTION If several ampli ers are to be used, it is recommended to use a relay for the Remote Out trigger. Note Unused input/output wires need be insulated with tape, heat - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 32
S akers UTION Do not chassis ground any speaker wire leads. UTION Only use 4-8 Speakers Do not use 1-3 Speakers UTION Do not bridge any of the channels, they are only to be wired in stereo mode. Note Rear Right (Ch. 4) Purple (+) Purple/Black (-) Unused speaker wires need be insulated with tape - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 33
Audio Pre-amp/AV IN/ Radio Note Subwoofer Pre-amp is a non-fading mono output. Note Always run signal wires away from power cables to reduce the possibility of noise. FL FR L-IN RL RR R-IN SUB1 SUB2 V-IN RADIO Audio/video Inputs FM/AM Antenna Jack Pre-Amp Audio Outputs (Front/rear speaker - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 34
Microphone Input Front Camera Input Rear Camera Input USB Play / Charging Apple CarPlay Android Auto Camera/USB/MIC ARNING 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 cannot be - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 35
Parking Brake WARNING feature) violates Federal, State, and Local laws. This may lead to injury, property damage, and/or death. WARNING Watching videos or photos while driving is against Federal, State, and Local laws. Note For Android Auto setup, the parking brake status wire MUST be connected. - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 36
Hands-free Mic Placement Every vehicle will perform di erently due to layout, interior materials, etc. The Red shaded areas are the recommended 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 - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 37
Voice Assistant / PTT YELLOW YELLOW BLACK Wire Harness Note Not all OEM steering wheel func�ons may be supported. Specifica�ons are subject to change without no�ceA. SWC Input POWER MAXIMUM OUTPUT 500m Illustra� SWC programming technical assistance, call the number in your SWC instruc�on manual. - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 38
Issues No Sound Media Not Supported Poor Radio Recep�on Apple CarPlay Android Auto will not start Bluetooth Cause Internal ampli er is o Product is muted External ampli ers Audio source - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 39
is properly plugged in. Restore the factory se�ngs. Use a small pin to press the reset pinhole on the bo�om of the display. Customer Service 805-751-4853 M-F 8:30a-5:00p (PST) Tech Support: www.bossaudio.com/support/technical-support © 2022 BOSS Audio Systems 38 - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 40
kHz-1710 kHz (AM) USA 1 Range (FM 100 kHz Spacing USA 2 Range (FM 200 kHz Spacing Europe Range (FM 50 kHz Spacing Apple CarPlay iPhone Support iPhone 5 or Newer iOS iOS 7.1 or Newer Android Auto Android Android 6.0 or Newer 39 USB USB Spec USB 2.0 (High-Speed) USB Port 1: Carplay & Android - Boss Audio BCPA8 | User Manual V2 - Page 41
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