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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
in-VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
P/N 08A23-2G1-010
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Electrical Cautions and Warnings
CAUTION
Risk of electrical shock. Do not open DVD Player,
LCD Screen, Remote Control, or FM Modulator.
WARNING! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of shock, do not remove the
DVD Player, LCD Screen, Remote Control, or FM Modulator
cover. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION: The DVD Player, LCD Screen & FM Modulator
should be used with 12V DC only. To prevent electrical
shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any other power
source.
A lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within a triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dan-
gerous voltage” within the product enclosure. The voltage may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
An exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance (DVD).
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Handling Discs
To remove the disc from its
storage case, press down on
the center of the case and lift
the disc out, holding it care-
fully by the edges.
Note on Discs
Never stick labels on the surface of
the disc or mark the surface with a
pencil or pen.
Always handle the disc by the
edges. Never touch the surface.
To remove fingermarks and dust,
use a soft cloth, and wipe in a
straight line from the center of the
disc to the circumference.
Do not use any solvents such as
commercially available cleaners,
anti-static spray, or thinner to
clean discs.
Do not use discs that have large
scratches, are misshapen, or
cracked, etc. Use of such discs will
cause misoperation or damage.
New discs may have some
roughness around the edges.
The unit may not work or the
sound may skip if such discs
are used.
Use a ball-point pen or similar
item to remove roughness from
the edge of the disc.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight
or any heat source.
Note:Do not use commercially available disc protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers. These may get caught in the
internal mechanism and damage the disc.
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Contents
1. Quick Start
1.1. Stereo DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2. 7” Flip Down LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3. Wireless Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4. Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3. In-Vehicle Entertainment System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1. DVD Player Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2. Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3. Remote Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.4. Flip-Down Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.5. General Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.6. Inserting/Removing Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.7. Play Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.8. Fast Forward Or Rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.9. Next Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.10. Previous Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.11. Special Effects Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.12. Special Effects Play (DVD-Video Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.13. MP3 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.14. Automatic Power Off Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.15. Dual Stop Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4. Wireless Headphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1. Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.2. Explanation of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.3. Headphone Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.4. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.5. Adjusting Wireless Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5. Auxiliary Input Device Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6. Care of the DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7. Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
9. Dome Light Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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1. Quick Start
1.1. Stereo DVD Player
Turn the vehicle ignition key to ACC (I) or ON (II) to start using the DVD Player.
Operating the system for an extended period of time with the engine OFF will run down the vehicle's battery.
Press to turn the DVD Player ON/OFF.
Press to switch to between MAIN/AUX Inputs. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to turn the FM Modulator ON/OFF.
Press to advance to the next chapter.
Press to play a disc or to pause play temporarily.
NOTE: To start many DVD discs, the "ENTER" button on the remote control must be pressed, not the "play" button.
See section 1.4. Remote Control
Press to eject the disc from the DVD Player. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to turn the DVD Player illumination
ON/OFF.
To prolong the system life and optimize radio performance, turn the DVD power OFF when you are not using it.
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1. Quick Start
1.3. Wireless Headphones
1.2. 7” Flip Down LCD Screen
An infrared transmitter transmits the audio signal to the headphones
Headphone Receivers
1. Infrared Sensors
Receive audio signals from the
transmitter.
2. Battery Cover
To replace the batteries, slide
cover down.
3. Power Indicator LED
Is lit when headphones are
ON.
4. Power Switch
6
Turns headphone power ON/OFF.
Auto ON/OFF
Switch is activated
5. Volume Control
Use to adjust headphone volume.
when headphones
are placed on head
6. Auto On/Off
This battery power-saving feature
automatically turns off the head phones when the headphones
are not worn.
NOTE: Do not cup your hands over the earpiece when adjusting
the volume. This may interfere with the signal to the headphones.
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1. Quick Start
1.4. Remote Control
When using the remote, aim it at the infrared transmitter/receiver
above the video display screen. (See 7" Flip Down LCD Screen,
page 2)
3. DISP
Press to display Disc Information
4. Up Arrow
Press to navigate in the DVD menu and to control the zoom
view area.
5. Left Arrow
Press to navigate in the DVD menu and to control the zoom
view area.
6. Right Arrow
4
5
Press to navigate in the DVD menu and to control the zoom
view area.
7. Down Arrow
Press to navigate in the DVD menu and to control the zoom
view area.
8. ENTER
Press to select the highlighted option on the screen.
9. Play/Pause
Press to play a disc or to pause play temporarily.
10. Previous
Press to return to previous chapter or track (or beginning of
current one).
11. Next
Press to advance to the start of the next chapter or track
12. Stop
Press to stop disc play.
1. PWR (DVD Player ON/OFF)
13. Rewind
2. MENU
Press to search backward during play.
14. Fast Forward
Press to enter DVD Player Setup Menu if disc is loaded.
Press to enter Disc Menu if disc is loaded.
Press to search forward during play.
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2. System Overview
B
A
C
D
A) DVD Player
E
B) Wireless Headphone Infrared Transmitter / Remote Control Receiver
C) 7" Color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Flip-Down Screen
D) Infrared Wireless Headphones
E) Remote Control
F) FM Modulator - not shown
GENERAL OPERATION NOTE
Your DVD Player supports many different types of media (CD-DA, DVD-Video, Video-CD, etc.). You will notice some slight differences
in operation between these types of media. THIS IS NORMAL. These differences occur because of the flexibility of these types of media.
At times you will have to read the instructions that appear on the video display screen when you insert a disc to determine what to do. It
is normal that not all buttons on the Remote Control will function for all types of media. Also some buttons will work with one DVD-Video
disc, but may work differently, or not at all, with a different DVD-Video disc.
For example, you may notice that you cannot use the number keys to select chapter on a DVD-Video, although you can use them to
select a track on an Audio disc. You may also notice that the TITLE button may function for some DVD-Video discs, but will either func-
tion differently or not at all on other DVD-Video discs.
The DVD player is also programmed to shut off when ever the vehicle is turned off. To resume playing a disc, simply push POWER on
the DVD player or PWR on the remote control.
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2. System Overview
FEATURES
High performance 7" flip-down LCD screen with adjustable settings for Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness,
& Dimmer control.
Auxiliary video and audio jacks (standard RCA style connectors) for connecting video games and video equipment. (See NOTE)
Wireless infrared remote control for DVD Player.
Connects to vehicle audio system.
Support for both wide screen (16:9) and standard (4:3) viewing.
Multi-Language on screen display messaging.
NOTE: Auxiliary video or game equipment may require a 12-volt DC to 120-volt AC power inverter, which is not provided
with the system.
SUPPORTED FORMATS
Playable Discs
DVD -Video
Video-CD
CD-DA Audio CD
MP3 CD Audio on CD-R
The DVD player can play standard 5" (12cm) discs.
NOTE: Many new Audio CD's are coming with copy guard protection. The DVD Player is not guaranteed to play discs with copy
guard protection. If these discs do play, you may notice abnormal behavior such as not all the disc tracks will be listed.
NOTE: This DVD player will only play DVD's whose region code is 1.
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3. In -Vehicle Entertainment System Operation
AUDIO SYSTEM
Turning on the FM Modulator will enable you to listen to audio from the in-VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM over the vehicle's
speakers. To turn on the FM Modulator, press and hold the AUX button on either the Remote Control or DVD Player.
NOTE: The wireless headphones remain operational regardless of the status of the FM Modulator. You must tune the vehicle's audio
system to 88.5MHz (See NOTE) on the FM band to hear the audio.
WHILE THE FM MODULATOR IS TURNED ON, IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO LISTEN TO OTHER RADIO STATIONS.
NOTE: 88.5 MHz is the recommended and factory set frequency for the FM Modulator. Installers may use 88.1 MHz or 88.9 MHz
instead of 88.5 MHz if there is interference on that frequency. Please try these other frequencies if you experience no audio on 88.5 MHz.
3.1 DVD Player Controls
6
1
4
5
2
3
1. POWER
Press to turn the DVD Player ON/OFF.
2. AUX
remote control must be pressed, not the "play" button.
See section 1.4. Remote Control
5. EJECT
Press to switch to between MAIN/AUX Inputs. Press and hold
the button for 3 seconds to turn the FM Modulator ON/OFF.
3. NEXT
Press to eject the disc from the DVD Player. Press and hold
the button for 3 seconds to turn the DVD Player
illumination ON/OFF.
Press to advance to the next chapter.
4. PLAY / PAUSE
6. RESET
Press to reset DVD Player and restore original conditions.
Press to play a disc or to pause play temporarily.
NOTE: To start many DVD discs, the "ENTER" button on the
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3.2 Remote Control
NOTE: When using the remote, aim it at the infrared transmitter above the video display screen. (See page 10).
1. PWR (DVD Player ON/OFF)
2. MENU
Press to enter DVD Player Setup Menu if disc is not loaded,
or is loaded and stopped.
Press to enter Disc Menu if disc is loaded.
The Setup Menu offers the following selections:
Language: OSD, Menu Subtitle, Audio, DVD Menu, OSD
Video: TV Shape 16:9 or 4:3, Video, Brightness, Edges
Audio: Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3.
Ratings: Password, Rating
Use the Arrow keys to cycle between selections.
3. DISP
Press to display Disc Information.
4. SUBTITLE
Press to turn video subtitles ON/OFF.
5. AUX
Press to switch between Main and Auxiliary Input Modes.
Press and hold to turn FM Modulator ON/OFF.
6. TITLE
Press to enter Disc Title (if available) selection if disc is loaded.
NOTE: The TITLE feature is DVD disc dependent. See "GENERAL
OPERATION NOTE" on page 4.
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3. In -Vehicle Entertainment System Operation
7. ZOOM
16. Play/Pause
Press to zoom in on the screen video image. In zoom mode,
the arrow keys can be used to change the view area on the
Press to play a disc or to pause play temporarily.
17. Previous
screen.
8. Up Arrow
Press to return to previous chapter or track (or beginning of
current one).
Press to navigate in on-screen menus and to control the zoom
18. Next
view area.
9. Left Arrow
Press to advance to the start of the next chapter or track.
19. Stop
Press to navigate in on-screen menus and to control the zoom
Press to stop disc play.
view area.
20. Rewind
10. Right Arrow
Press to search backward during play.
21. Fast Forward
Press to navigate in on-screen menus and to control the zoom
view area.
11. Down Arrow
Press to search forward during play.
22. Slow Reverse
Press to navigate in on-screen menus and to control the zoom
view area.
Press to review backward in slow motion during play.
23. Slow Forward
12. ENTER
Press to review forward in slow motion during play.
24. Down
Press to adjust decrease levels of Mode Adjustment (see #25).
25. MODE Adjustment Select
Press to enter video settings adjustment mode. This feature
offers the following selections:Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint,
Sharpness, Flip, Mirror, Dimmer, TV System (Auto is the
recommended setting), MEM Reset (Restores factory settings).
Use MODE button to cycle between selections. To make
adjustments to the various settings, use the -/+ buttons.
26. Up
Press to select the highlighted option on the screen.
13. 0 - 9
Use numbered key pad to select desired track number and for
the Parental Lock password feature (see section 3.12 Parental
Lock on page 15).
NOTE: Number keys cannot be used to select DVD-Video or
Video-CD chapters.
14. REPEAT
Press to change between the repeat mode options (1/All/Off).
15. RANDOM
Press to turn random play order ON/OFF.
Press to increase levels of Mode Adjustment (see #25).
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3.3 Remote Battery Replacement
1. Battery replacement is usually required if the remote functions only when it is very close to the video display screen, or not at all.
2. Use your finger tip(s) to slide the battery cover down.
3. When replacing the battery, use two (2) AAA batteries, and install with the correct orientation as indicated on the remote.
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3. In -Vehicle Entertainment System Operation
3.4 Flip-Down Screen
5
1
2
3
3
4
1. Vehicle Dome Light Switch
Slide this switch to select Dome Light Off, Dome Light On, or Dome Light Door Activated.
2. Video Screen Release
Push to release video screen from its closed position.
3. Integrated Dome Lights
Controlled by Vehicle Dome Light Switch.
2x3W bulbs.
4. 7" (diagonal) color liquid crystal display screen
5. Wireless Headphone And Remote Control Infrared Transmitter And Receiver
Aim remote control to this area for proper function.
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3.5 General Operating Tips
Operating the system for extended period of time with the engine OFF will run down the vehicle's battery. When the ignition key is turned
OFF, the in-VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM is also turned OFF.
To prolong system life and to optimize radio performance, turn the DVD player power OFF when you are not using it.
When the ignition is first turned ON, the in-VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM will be powered OFF. Turn the system ON by press-
ing the POWER button on either the Remote Control (see page 7, button 1) or on the DVD Player (see page 6, button 1). Once the in-
VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM is powered ON, audio will be sent through the wireless headphones. To listen to the audio
through the vehicle's speaker system, it will be necessary to tune the radio to FM 88.5MHz (see Audio System, page 6), and turn ON the
FM Modulator. The FM Modulator can be turned ON/OFF by pressing and holding down the AUX button on the Remote Control (see
page 7, button 5) or on the DVD Player (see page 6, button 2) for more than 3 seconds. When using the remote control, aim it at the
infrared transmitter above the video display screen.
WHILE THE FM MODULATOR IS TURNED ON, IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO LISTEN TO OTHER RADIO STATIONS.
When using the remote control, aim it at the infrared transmitter above the video display screen.
Infrared
Transmitter/Receiver
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3.6. Inserting/Removing Disc
INSERTING DISC
REMOVING DISC
To insert a disc, the vehicle ignition key must be turned to the
ACC (I) or ON (II) position. (See NOTE)
Insert the disc into the disc slot as shown in the picture above.
Do not force the disc, as the DVD Player will grab the disc and
load it into place.
The disc insertion orientation should be that the side of the
disc that you want to play faces the bottom of the DVD Player.
Once the disc has been loaded, the DISC IN indicator light on
the front of the DVD Player will light in an orange color.
NOTE: A disc can be inserted when the vehicle ignition key is
turned to the OFF position, if the EJECT BUTTON is first
pressed.
Discs may be ejected when the vehicle ignition key is in the
OFF position as well as when it is either in the ACC (I) or ON
position (II).
Press the EJECT button to eject the disc.
If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds after pressing
the EJECT button, the DVD Player will automatically reload
the disc.
Once the disc has been ejected, the DISC IN indicator light on
the front of the DVD Player will turn off.
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3.7. Play Operation
Turn the ignition key ON (or ACC).
Press the POWER button on the DVD Player.
Insert a disc into the DVD Player.
The disc should begin to play.
Press the STOP button to discontinue play. Press the EJECT button to remove the disc.
Note: This unit has a "Dual Stop Mode" feature. See section 3.15 Dual Stop Mode for an explanation of the feature.
DVD Illumination: When the DVD player is OFF, only the POWER button is illuminated. When the DVD player is ON, all of the but-
tons are lit. If desired, the illumination can be manually turned OFF and ON by pressing and hold the EJECT button for 3 seconds.
See section 3.1 DVD Player Controls.
NOTE: The DVD Illumination is not controlled by the vehicle's dashboard dimmer.
3.8. Fast Forward Or Rewind (While Media is Playing)
While a disc is playing, momentarily press the FAST FORWARD, or REWIND, button on the remote control unit
(see page 8, button 21 or button 20).
The disc will start to play in the normal (fast forward) or reverse (rewind) direction at a speed of 2 times as fast as normal.
The DVD Player supports multiple speeds of fast forward and rewind. Multiple momentary presses of the FAST FORWARD,
or REWIND (see page 8, button 21 or button 20) will increase the fast forward, or reverse, rate ranging from 2 times, to 4
times, to 8 times, to 20 times faster than normal.
To play the disc at normal speed, press the PLAY/PAUSE button on either the remote control or the DVD Player.
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3.9. Next Operation
While a disc is playing, momentarily press the NEXT button on either the remote control (see page 8, button 18) or the DVD Player
(see page 6, button 3).
The DVD Player will advance to the beginning of the next chapter or track, and then begin playing at that point.
3.10. Previous Operation
While a disc is playing, momentarily press the PREVIOUS button on the remote control (see page 8, button 17).
The DVD Player will reverse to the beginning of the previous chapter or track, and then begin playing at that point.
3.11. Special Effects Play
Still Play
While a disc is playing, press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the remote control. The disc will temporarily freeze to still frame. If the media
is either a DVD-Video, or a Video-CD, the still image will appear on the screen. To return to normal operation, press the PLAY/PAUSE
button again.
Repeated Play
When you first insert a disc, it will begin to play. The entire contents of the disc will be played 1 time. Once the disc has completed play-
ing, then the DVD Player will stop playing. By enabling the repeat feature, you can make either the entire disc, or just a single chapter (or
track) play over and over again. You can enable the repeat feature by pressing the REPEAT button on the remote control. You can select
the style of the repeat feature by pressing the REPEAT button multiple times.
Random Play
When you first insert a disc, it will begin to play the disc. It should start from the beginning of the disc, and play the disc in a sequential
order. It is possible to have the disc played in a non-sequential order. To turn this effect on, simply press the RANDOM button on the remote
control. The message on the screen will indicate whether the random play is ON or OFF. If you want non-sequential order, then the ran-
dom mode should be ON. If you want sequential order, then the random mode should be OFF.
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3.12. Special Effects Play (DVD-Video Only)
Slow Play (forward or reverse)
While a disc is playing, press either the slow forward (see page 8, button 23) or slow reverse (see page 8, button 22). Play speed will
decrease to 1/2 of normal speed. Pressing the button multiple times will further decrease the play speed from 1/2, to 1/3, to 1/4, to 1/5,
to 1/6, and to 1/7 of normal speed.
To return to normal speed, press the PLAY/PAUSE button on either the remote control or the DVD Player.
ZOOM
While a disc is playing, press the ZOOM (see page 7, button 7) button on the remote control. You will see the image on the screen
appear much closer to you. Once you have turned on the zoom feature, you can use the arrow keys (see page 7-8, buttons 8, 9, 10,
11) on the remote control to change the view area on the screen. Pressing the ZOOM button will cycle through the different levels of
the zoom feature (zoom 1, zoom 2, zoom 3, zoom off).
Parental Control Lock
If you wish to control the type of content that is played on the DVD Player, you can do so by enabling the parental control lock. To enable
this feature, there must not be a disc playing. Press the MENU button on the remote control. Use the ARROW KEYS to navigate to the
heading called rating. You will then be prompted to insert a 4-digit numerical password, which is entered by using the keypad on the
remote control. Then you will be allowed to select the type of content that can be played by the DVD Player. Press MENU again on
the remote control to save your settings and exit the setup menu.
NOTE: The parental lock feature is DVD disc dependent. Not all DVD discs have this feature. A "R" rated DVD disc may play even
though the parental control feature in the DVD player has been set at "PG" or a rating less than "R". Always check for the parental lock
feature when buying DVD's.
NOTE: It is very important that you remember this 4-digit password. There is no way to reset this feature. You can change the
content level ONLY by using your password.
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3.13. MP3 Play
MP3 On Screen Display
When you are playing a MP3 CD, you will see the name of the folder on the top line of the screen. The names of the songs will be
shown in the columns underneath.
MP3 Playing Order
When selected for play, folder selecting, or track selecting, files and folders are accessed in
order in which they were written to the CD. Because of this, the order in which they are
expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played. For exam-
ple, a disc with the following folder/file hierarchy is subject to the folder selection, or track
selection as shown.
Refer to Section 8. SPECIFICATIONS for additional details on MP3 file types and capabilities.
3.14. Automatic Power Off Feature
If the DVD Player is left idle for 5 minutes, it will power itself OFF.
3.15. Dual Stop Modes
The DVD Player is equipped with 2 separate stop modes.
The first stop mode can be referred to as resume stop mode. In this mode, if you are
playing a disc, press the stop button on the remote control once, and then press play again,
the disc will resume playing from the previous location prior to pushing stop.
The second stop mode can be referred to as reset stop mode. In this mode, if you are playing a disc, press the stop button on the
remote control twice, and then press play again, the disc will begin playing from the beginning of the disc.
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4. Wireless Headphones
Wireless Headphones
To ensure the best performance from your wireless headphones, please read this carefully.
4.1. Special Features
Automatic level control prevents input signal overloading.
Uses high-frequency infrared light to assure a clean signal for clear reception.
Adjustable headphone band for proper fit.
Auto off battery power savings feature automatically turns off headphones when they are not worn on your head.
4.2. Explanation of Controls
7
1
Auto ON/OFF
Switch is activated
when headphones
are placed on head
1. Infrared Transmitter
6. Volume Control
Transmits audio signal to the headphones
2. Infrared Sensors
Use to adjust headphone volume.
7. Auto On/Off
Receive audio signals from the transmitter.
3. Battery Cover
This battery power-saving feature automatically turns off
the headphones when the headphones are not worn.
To replace the batteries, slide cover down.
4. Power Indicator LED
Is lit when headphones are ON.
5. Power Switch
NOTE: Do not cup your hands over the earpiece when
adjusting the volume. This may interfere with the signal to the
headphones.
Turns headphone power ON/OFF.
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4. Wireless Headphones
4.3. Headphone Battery Replacement
If you notice degraded sound or poor headphone performance, battery replacement maybe required.
Use your finger tip(s) to slide the battery cover down.
When replacing the battery, use 2xAAA batteries, making sure the battery polarity is correct.
Replace the battery cover.
4.4. Operation
Please read carefully to prevent damage to the headphones or your ears.
Be sure the batteries are properly installed in the headphones.
Turn the headphone volume nearly OFF before turning on the power.
Turn on the headphone power switch.
Adjust the headphone volume to a comfortable level.
Make sure you turn off the power switch before storing the headphones to prevent any chance of battery drain.
4.5. Adjusting Wireless Headphones
The headphones may be adjusted to fit more comfortably. While holding the top of the headphones, pull down on each earpiece to
make the straps longer, or push up on each earpiece to make the straps shorter.
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5. Auxiliary Input Device Connection
The in-VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM accepts video and audio RCA type connectors for
all standard video games and video equipment (such as camcorders) in the auxiliary input jacks
of the DVD Player.
Playing Video Games
Connect the video line to the YELLOW jack.
Connect the left and right audio cables to the WHITE and RED jacks.
Turn on the power to the video game.
Turn the DVD Player ON.
Press the AUX button on either the remote control (see page 7, button 5) or the
DVD Player (see page 6, button 2). You will now be able to view the video game.
RCA Jacks for
AUX function
Playing Auxiliary Video Equipment
Connect the video line to the YELLOW jack.
Connect the left and right audio cables to the WHITE and RED jacks.
Follow the operating instructions for the video equipment.
Turn the DVD Player ON.
Press the AUX button on either the remote control (see page 7, button 5) or the DVD Player (see page 6, button 2).
NOTE: Auxiliary video equipment, including video games, may require a 12-volt DC to 120-volt AC power inverter. Please consult the
owners guide for your AC power inverter and for your auxiliary device to check that a vehicle fuse will not be blown by high current (amps)
drawn from the vehicle's electrical system.
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6. Care of the DVD Player
Environmental Extremes
Foreign Substances
DVD Players subjected to harsh environmental conditions may be Exercise care to prevent dirt and foreign objects from entering the
damaged or operate at less than maximum performance. To pre- DVD Player disc slot. Be especially careful not to spill liquids of
vent damage or poor performance of the DVD Player, remote con- any kind onto the DVD Player or any other component. If you acci-
trol, disc, monitor, or headphones, avoid leaving the vehicle:
in extremely hot or cold temperatures
in direct sunlight
dentally spill liquid onto any component, immediately turn the com-
ponent OFF (and remove batteries if applicable) and consult your
automobile dealer.
in high humidity
in a dusty environment
Cleaning the Display Screen
on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibrations
Clean the display screen with 70% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alco-
hol). Apply a small amount of cleaner to a soft cloth, and rub gen-
tly until dirt or fingerprints are removed. To prevent damage of
Temperature Extremes
If the vehicle is parked in the sun or in an extremely cold place for electronics, do not spray the screen directly. Do not apply exces-
a long time, wait until the interior temperature is normalized before sive pressure while cleaning.
operating the system.
Cleaning The DVD Player
Over time, particles will fall from the discs, and settle on the DVD
Player optical pick-up. This along with dust particles in the air, can
cause a dirty pick-up. This may cause your DVD Player to not be
able to read a disc, or for the disc to skip. A variety of products are
available at electronics stores to clean the DVD Player pick-up.
Use these products sparingly. If normal pick-up cleaning proce-
dures do not resolve the problem, have the system checked by
your automobile dealer.
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7. Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
Possible Cause
Blown fuse.
Remedy
Check audio fuses in vehicle fuse panel.
No Power. Vehicle ignition is ON,
power indicator on DVD Player is OFF.
Remote control does not work.
Batteries in remote control are exhausted. Replace with (2) AAA batteries.
Remote control not pointed in the
right direction.
Point front of remote control toward the Infrared Receiver on the
OVERHEAD MONITOR.
Picture frozen on monitor.
The microprocessor has malfunctioned
due to electrical noise.
Press the reset button with a thin rod.
Remote control does not work.
Player will not function, is operating in
an incorrect manner.
The microprocessor has malfunctioned
due to electrical noise.
Press the reset button with a thin rod.
Player will not accept a disc.
A disc is already loaded.
Eject the disc before loading a new one.
Press EJECT button. Player will wake up and attempt
to eject for 2 seconds. After this time load a new disc.
Clean disc.
Vehicle ignition is OFF.
Picture is jittery or skips.
Disc will not Play.
The disc may be dirty.
Defective disc.
Try another disc.
The microprocessor has malfunctioned
due to electrical noise.
The disc may be an unsupported type
of media.
Press the reset button with a thin rod.
Try another disc.
Defective disc.
Disc is scratched.
Disc has copy guard protection.
Subtitles not activated.
Subtitles appear only w/discs that
contain them.
No subtitles.
Press SUBTITLE button on remote to select and adjust
the subtitle menu.
No audio through the vehicle speakers.
FM Modulator is turned OFF.
Press and hold the AUX button on the remote control or the
DVD Player to turn ON the FM Modulator and tune radio to FM
88.5MHz.
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7. Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
Possible Cause
Remedy
Audio cannot be heard through the
headphone.
Power switch on headphone is OFF.
Volume on headphone set too low.
Batteries in headphone are exhausted.
Vehicle speaker system is too loud.
Turn power switch on headphone ON.
Raise volume on headphone.
Replace with (2) AAA batteries.
Turn down volume on vehicle radio, or adjust radio fader to the
front of the vehicle.
Desire radio but video system audio is
heard through the vehicle speakers.
Erratic or no operation.
FM Modulator is turned ON.
Press and hold the AUX button on the remote control or the
DVD Player to turn OFF the FM Modulator.
Press the reset button with a thin rod.
The microprocessor has malfunctioned
due to electrical noise.
No radio reception for AM/FM stations.
DVD Player not operating properly.
FM Modulator is turned ON.
Press and hold the AUX button on the remote control or the
DVD Player to turn OFF the FM Modulator.
Unit is processing previous operation.
Many actions that a DVD Player will perform require a moment
to execute. The DVD Player may not recognize commands if
they are entered in rapid succession.
Number keys on remote control
do not work.
Number keys are not supported
by all types of media.
Use the next and previous buttons on the remote control,
or the arrow buttons to select what to play.
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8. Specifications
VIDEO PLAYER SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS (OUTPUT)
Media Compatability
DVD-VIDEO, CD-DA, MP3, CD-R,
Video CD
NTSC
Output Level
Frequency Response
De-Emphasis
Harmonic Distortion
S/N Ratio
Separation
2.0Vrms +/- 3dB
17Hz - 20KHz + 0 / -1dB
-20 +/- 1dB
0.1% MAX (JIS-A, 20KHz LPF)
>= 80dB
>= 70dB
Video System
Audio System
Mechanism Style
Video System
MPEG I, MPEG II
Direct Load: 5” (12cm) Disc
16:9 (Default), 4:3 Letter Box,
4:3 Pan Scan
Channel Balance
1dB MAX
Video Performance
Horizontal Resolution
Video S/N Ratio
Input
Output Level: 1.0Vp-p / 75OHM
TV-LINE > 500
> 65dB
0.5 V p-p to 2.0 V p-p @ 75 Ohm
Unbalanced
VIDEO MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS
Display type
Screen size
Pixels
Color TFT active matrix LCD
7" (16:9 diagonal)
234 x 1440
MP3 SPECIFICATIONS
Supported Compression
Supported Bit Rates
MPEG I, MPEG II
Fs: 44.1 KHz, 32 - 320 kbpsFs: 32 / 48 KHz: 32 - 256 kbps
Fs: 22.05 / 24 KHz: 8 - 160 kbps
YES
MPEG I
MPEG II
VBR
Supported Sampling Frequency
MPEG I
MPEG II
32 KHz, 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 96 KHz
32 KHz, 44.1 KHz, 48 KHz, 96 KHz
Multisession
M3U Playlist
File Systems
Capable
Yes
ISO 9660 Level 1, 2
Joliet
Maximum Files
300 files
Maximum Folders
50 folders
Supported Sub Directories
CD - DA / MP3 mixed Disc
8 levels of folders
Not supported
Maximum Displayable Characters
Available Character Type
Truncated to 8 characters for both files and folders
English Alphanumeric character set
NOTE: When playing MP3 discs, only the MP3 file name is displayed. ID3 Tags are not shown.
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8. Specifications
For further improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice.
NOTE:
1. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
2. This equipment may experience radio frequency interference from cellular phone, two-way and CB radios and other radio frequency devices.
3. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection tech-
nology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly prohibited.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby" and the double - D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.
© 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762
and other world-wide patents issued and pending.
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9. Dome Light Replacement
1. Turn the Monitor dome light switch to the OFF position.
2. Insert a small straight blade screw driver into the rear slot on the light lens. (see Fig. 1)
Gently pivot the screw driver toward the rear of the monitor. The lens should pop out
slightly.
3. Pivot the lens away from the monitor and towards the front of the monitor.
4. Remove the bulb by pushing toward the front clip.
5. Replace with a 12 V - 3 watt bulb. Insert the bulb into the front clip, and then position
into the rear.
Caution: Use only a 3-Watt bulb replacement. Do not use a 5-Watt bulb
replacement! Use of a higher wattage bulb may cause damage to your system
and increase the risk of a burn from high heat.
Fig. 1
6. Replace the lens by sliding the front edge under the dark plastic IR lens at the front of
the monitor. (See Fig. 2)
7. Pivot the lens toward the rear of the monitor. Align the 2 tabs on the lens over
the rectangular holes on the top of the monitor. Gently push the lens into the monitor
at the rear snap. (See Fig. 3)
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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