DVD3200
Installation and Owner’s Manual
Audiovox Corporation
150 Marcus Blvd.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
1-800-225-6074
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an Audiovox DVD3200! Your DVD-Video player is a Player for
digital video discs conform ing to the universal DVD Video standard. W ith it, you will be able to
Enjoy full-length movies with true cinem a picture quality, and stereo sound. The unique features of
DVD
-Video, such as selection of soundtrack and subtitle languages, and of different cam era angles
(depending on the disc), are all included. You will find your player easy to use, by way of the On
Screen Display, in com bination with the remote control, as well as the m ain faceplate controls. It is
im portant to note that CD-R, and CD-RW discs must be F INALIZ ED before they can be played on
this player. The disc types which run on the player, feature one or m ore of these logos on the disc
DVD- Video
DVD has brought about a true revolution in video quality. The wonders of DVD-Video are possible
due to the use of the latest state-of-the-art M PEG 2 data com pression that enables an entire m ovie
to be put on a single 5-inch disc. The complex M PEG 2 technology captures even the m ost
com plex pictures in all of their original glory. Technically, DVD-Video provides crystal clear digital
pictures with a high resolution of over 500 lines and 720 pixels (picture elem ents) to each line!
This is m ore than double the resolution of VHS, better than Laser Discs, and is the closest m atch
to the digital m asters m ade in the recording studios! DVD-Video is poised to be the universal
video system of the future, offering optim al viewing quality on any TV screen.
Unpacking
First, check and identify the contents of your DVD3200 player package, as listed below:
- DVD -Video Player
- DIN Plug Power Harness
- Power Harness Extension
- DIN Sleeve
- 6' Stereo Audio/Video RCA Cable
- M ounting Strap
- Accessory Kit
- DIN Sleeve Rem oval Tools
- Stand-Alone Rem ote Control with Batteries
If any of these item s should be damaged or m issing, please inform your supplier without delay.
Please keep all packaging m aterials, as you m ight need to transport your player in the future.
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Installation-DVD3200
This unit is designed for installation in vehicle cabs with an existing radio opening. In many
cases, a special installation kit will be required to mount the DVD3200 to the dashboard.
These kits are available at electronics supply stores and car stereo specialist shops. Always
check the kit application before purchasing to make sure the kit works with your vehicle.
Universal Installation Procedure Using DIN M ounting Sleeves
:
1) Slide the m ounting sleeve off of the chassis. If it is locked into position, remove the end caps and
use the rem oval tools (supplied) to disengage it.
2) Check the dashboard opening size by sliding the m ounting sleeve into it. If the opening is not large
enough, carefully cut or file as necessary until the sleeve easily slides into the opening. Do not
force the sleeve into the opening or cause it to bend or bow. Check that there is sufficient space
behind the dashboard for the DVD player chassis. W ire prior to actually installing the sleeve. (See
Figure 10 on page 15) W iring the DIN power harness assem bly should take place after hole size is
confirm ed. Mount sleeve after wiring.
3) Locate the series of bend tabs along the top, bottom , and sides of m ounting sleeve. W ith the sleeve
fully inserted into the dash opening, bend as m any tabs as necessary so that the sleeve is firm ly
secured to the dashboard.
Figure 1
4) Follow the wiring diagram carefully, (See F igure 10 on page 15) and m ake certain all connections
of the wiring harness are properly secured and insulated to ensure proper operation of this unit.
After com pleting the wiring connections, turn the unit on to confirm operation (ignition switch m ust
be “ON”). If unit does not operate, recheck all wiring until problem is corrected. Once proper
operation is achieved, turn off ignition switch and proceed with final m ounting of the chassis.
5) Carefully slide the DVD player into the mounting sleeve, making sure it is right-side-up until fully
seated, and that the spring clips lock it into place.
6) Attach one end of the DIN m ounting strap (supplied) to the screw stud on the rear chassis using the
flange nut provided (See F igure 2 on page 6). Fasten the other end of the DIN m ounting strap to a
secure part of the dashboard, either above or below the DVD player using the screw and flange nut
provided. Bend strap to position as necessary.
CAUTION: The rear of the DVD player MUST be supported with the strap to prevent dam age to the
dashboard from the weight of the D VD player or im proper operation due to vehicle vibration.
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Installation Using Kits:
If your vehicle requires the use of an installation kit to m ount this DVD player, follow the instructions
included with the installation kit to attach the DVD player to the m ounting plate supplied with the kit.
W ire and test the DVD player as described in step 4 on page 5.
Install the DVD player / mounting plate assem bly to the sub-dash according to the instructions of the
installation kit.
1)
2)
3)
Attach the DVD player support strap to the player and the dashboard as described in step 6 on page
5.
4)
5)
Replace the dashboard trim panel
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Figure 2
Figure 3
9)
Select this button to access the DVD m enus. Titles and chapters m ay be included on the
MENU:
DVD OSD m enu along with Cam era Angles, Spoken language, and Sub-title options. To rem ove the
OSD m enu press the m enu button again.
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
Pressing this button will stop play of the DVD disc.
Pressing this button will start play of the DVD disc.
STOP:
PLAY:
Pressing this button will shift the play to the previous chapter.
PREVIOUS / FAST REVERSE:
Pressing this button will skip forward to the next chapter.
NEXT / FAST FORWARD:
If pressed in the O SD m enu mode this button will return you to the previous screen.
GO BACK:
This works the sam e as the RETURN on the remote control.
15)
16)
f pressed, this button will tem porarily stop play of the DVD on the fram e of play you are
PAUSE: I
watching. Pressing this button again will step fram e by frame. Pressing PLAY resum es play.
T his eye picks up the IR signal from the rem ote. A blocked
INFRARED SENSOR EYE:
“eye” will not allow the rem ote to function properly.
Rear Panel Connections:
Figure 4
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Loading the Batteries into the Infrared Remote Control (F igure 5)
Open the battery compartm ent cover and insert two “AAA” (R03) batteries as indicated inside the
battery com partment. Note polarity. Close the cover.
CAUTION: DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES. NEVER MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF
BATTERIES (STANDARD, ALKALINE, AND SO ON).
OPERATION NOTE: Unless otherwise m entioned, all operations can be directly carried out with the
rem ote control. Always point the remote control directly at the DVD player, m aking sure there are
no obstructions in the path of the infrared beam . W hen there are corresponding keys on the front
panel, they can be used also.
: (Figure 6)
Stand-Alone DVD Rem ote Control Function
1) OSD: (On Screen Display) This button turns the on
screen display on and off.
2) ANGLE: If the DVD disc contains sequences
recorded from different camera angles, pressing this
button causes the angle icon to appear and show
you the number of camera angles available and
allows you to change the angle if you wish.
3) SUBTITLE: This button controls the language
selector and allows you to choose whether subtitles
are able to be viewed or not.
Figure 5
4) AUDIO: This button allows you to select the language
you prefer from the m enu.
5) 0-9: These num eric keys allow you to directly enter
the highlighted m enu chapter, or track selection.
6) T-C: This button is the m ode selector for the Title /
Chapter.
7) MENU: Pressing this button will enable the user to
select the DVD defined m enu.
8) OK: Use this button to acknowledge the highlighted
m enu selection.
9)
: Use this icon to navigate through the menu
selections. In play m ode will also pause play.
10)
: Use this icon to navigate the m enu selections.
In play m ode this button will also fast reverse.
11) : Use this icon to navigate the m enu selections.
In play m ode this button will also fast forward 4X.
12)
: Use this button to navigate the m enu selections.
In play m ode this button will also allow the DVD play
o be viewed in slow motion.
13)
:Pressing this button will select the previous
chapter.
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chapter.
: Pressing this button will select the next
15)
: Pressing this button will pause the DVD play.
Pressing pause again will step through the sequence
fram e by fram e.
Figure 6
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13) : Pressing this button will start the DVD play.
Another press will resum e play at the point at
w hich the DVD was stopped.
14)
:Pressing this button will stop the DVD play.
15) SETUP: W ith a disc inserted in the DVD player,
in stop m ode this button will allow you to select
player settings such as aspect ratio, etc.
16) RETURN: This button will allow you to go back
one m enu step.
17)
: Pressing this button will turn the DVD player
on or set the player on standby.
Figure 6
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Getting Started
Loading a Disc
1) Insert the DVD disc into the front slot on the
DVD3200.
2) M ake sure that you insert the disc with the label
side up.
3) The disc should begin playing, if power is available
to the DVD player, even though the player is of
initially off. If the DVD player is off but power is
available, the player will autom atically turn on
when the disc is inserted.
Playing a DVD-Video Disc
You will recognize DVD-Video discs by the logo. Depending on the m aterial on the disc (a m ovie,
video clips, a dram a series, etc.) These discs m ay have one or m ore Titles, and each Title m ay
have one or m ore Chapters. Play stops at the end of each Title. To m ake access easy and
convenient, your player lets you m ove between Titles and also between Chapters.
NOTE: During play, various icons will appear on the TV screen for about 2 seconds to confirm
that a function has been selected. You can get rid of these icons by pressing the OSD
key on the remote. At any time during play, you can press OSD to call up the Play
Banner, which shows you which functions are active, for about 2 seconds. To keep the
Play Banner on the screen, hold OSD for a couple of seconds. To get rid of the Play
Banner, press the OSD again.
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DVD Icon List:
..............................................................................................................................................Play
.......................................................................................................................................... Pause
..............................................................................................................................................Stop
..............................................................................................................Search F orward
............................................................................................................Search Backward
...................................................................................................Slow Forward
..........................................................................................................................A-B Repeat Start
..................................................................................................................................A-B Repeat
.................................................................................................................................Repeat Disc
.................................................................................................................................Repeat Title
...........................................................................................................................Repeat Chapter
...........................................................................................................................Chapter Shuffle
...................................................................................................................................Title Indication
............................................................................................................................Chapter Indication
...............................................................................................................................Disable F unction
.................................................................................................................................................Angle
............................................................................................................................No Alternate Angle
.............................................................................................................................Subtitle Language
................................................................................................................................Audio Language
...................................................................................................................................Audio System
....................................................................................................................Remaining Tim e of Title
....................................................................................................................................Elapsed Tim e
............................................................................................................................................Resum e
.........................................................................................................................................Total Tim e
Audio CD Icon List:
...............................................................................................................................................Play
..........................................................................................................................................Pause
.............................................................................................................................................Stop
..............................................................................................................Search F orward
...........................................................................................................Search Backward
...................................................................................................Slow Forward
.........................................................................................................................A-B Repeat Start
........................ .........................................................................................................A-B Repeat
.................................................................................................................................Repeat Disc
...............................................................................................................................Repeat Track
.........................................................................................................................................Shuffle
................................................................................................................................Track Indication
................................................................................................................................Index Indication
...................................................................................................................Rem aining Tim e of Title
..................................................................................................................................Elapsed Tim e
........................................................................................................................................Total Tim e
.................................................................................................................................................Ejecting
1
......................................................................................................................................................Eject
2
.................................................................................................................................................Inserting
3
.................................................................................................................................................Reading
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DVD Operation
Playing a Title
Play starts when you insert a disc into the DVD player. If the disc is in a stopped state, press
the front faceplate or the rem ote. T he disc m ay invite you to select an item from a m enu. If the
on
selections are num bered, press the appropriate num erical key; if not, use the
highlight your selection, and press OK. Play will stop at the end of the Title, this can result in return
to the m enu. To go on to the next Title, press To stop play at any other tim e, press Stop. You
keys to
.
can resume play from the point at which you stopped. Press
screen.
when you see the
icon on the
T he
feature applies, not only to the disc in the player, but also to the last four discs you
have played.
Simply reload the disc, press
if the disc has been stopped, and when you see the
icon on
the screen, press
again
.
Moving to Another Chapter
W hen a title on a disc has m ore than one chapter, you can m ove to another chapter as follows:
Press
Press
briefly during play to step forward to the next chapter.
briefly during play to return to the beginning of the current chapter. Press
briefly
again to step back to the previous chapter.
To go directly to any chapter, enter the chapter num ber using the num erical keys (0-9).
NOTE: If the number has more than one digit, press the numbers in rapid succession. For
m ore information about chapters, see “Checking the contents of DVD-Video discs:
Menus”.
Moving to Another Title
W hen a disc has m ore than one title (which you can see from the O SD), you can m ove to another
title as follows:
Press T-C, then press
Press T-C, then press
briefly during play to step forward to the next Title.
briefly during play to return to the beginning of the current title.
Press
briefly again to step back to the previous title.
To go directly to any title, press T-C, then enter the title num ber using the num erical keys.
NOTE: If the number has more than one digit, press the numerical (0-9) keys in rapid
succession. For more inform ation about chapters, see “Checking the contents of DVD-
Video discs: Menus”.
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Subtitles
W hen subtitles are available on a disc, you can turn them on by holding
down during play
until the subtitles appear.
To step through the languages option, press
repeatedly.
To turn the subtitles off, hold
down (1 second) again.
Checking the Contents of DVD-Video Discs: M enus
For titles and chapters, selection m enus m ay be included on the disc. The DVD’s m enu feature
allows you to m ake selections from the m enus. Press the appropriate num erical key; or use the
keys to highlight your selection, and press O K.
Press MENU.
If the present title has a root m enu, this now appears on the O SD.
The root m enu can list cam era angles, spoken language and subtitle options, and chapters for the
title.
To rem ove the root m enu, press M ENU again.
Press T-C followed by M ENU.
If the disc has a title m enu, this now appears on the O SD.
To rem ove the title m enu, press T-C again.
Still Picture and Step Frame
To get a still picture, press
during play.
To step forward to the next picture fram e, press
again.
To return to play, press
.
Playing a Video CD
You will recognize Video CD ‘s by the logo. Depending on the m aterial on a disc (a m ovie, video
clips, a drama series, etc) these discs may have one or m ore tracks, and tracks may have one or
m ore indexes, as indicated on the disc case. To m ake access easy and convenient, your player
lets you m ove between tracks, and betw een indexes.
Som e Video C D ‘s have Play Back Control (PBC) which is a predefined playback sequence stored
on the disc.
NOTE: During play, various icons will appear on the TV screen for about 2 seconds to confirm
that a function has been selected. You can get rid of the icon by pressing OSD. At any
time during play, you can press OSD to call up the Play Banner, which shows you
which functions are active, for about 2 seconds. To keep the Play Banner on the
screen, hold down OSD for a couple of seconds. To get rid of the Play Banner, press
OSD again.
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Moving to Another Index
W hen a track has m ore than one index (as indicated on the disc case), you can m ove to another
index as follows:
Press
Press
briefly during play to step forward to the next index.
briefly during play to return to the beginning of the current index. Press
briefly again
to step back to the previous index.
To go directly to any index, enter the index num ber using the num erical keys (0-9).
NOTE: If the number has more than one digit, press the num erical (0-9) keys in rapid
succession.
Playback Control (PBC)
Load a Video CD with PBC and press
.
T he PBC m enu a ppears on the TV screen. (This will be different for different discs).
Go through the m enu with the keys indicated on the TV screen until your chosen passage starts to
play. If a PBC m enu consists of a list of titles, you can select a title directly.
Enter your choice with the
,
or num erical keys (0-9).
Press the to start playback of the title.
Press R ETU RN to go back to the previous m enu.
PBC can be turned off in the setup m enu
Camera Angle
If the disc contains sequences recorded from different camera angles, the angle icon appears
showing the num ber of available angles, and the angle being shown. You can change the cam era
angle if you w ish.
To get another angle, press
.
T he angle icon will show the next angle.
To go to any angle directly, enter the angle num ber using the num erical keys (0-9).
NOTE: The angle icon rem ains on the screen unless you turn off the angle feature.
To turn off the angle feature, press O SD
T he angle icon disappears.
.
To turn the angle feature on again, press
T he angle icon appears.
again.
12 Minute Power-Off Delay
Your D VD player is designed to stay powered up for 12 m inutes after the ignition is shut down.
The user can still watch a m ovie after the vehicle is turned off, but not long enough to drain the
battery.
The current scene will not be lost due to vehicle shut down. After the 12 m inute delay, you can
still eject an already inserted disc, or insert a disc. To insert a disc, sim ply press EJECT to
“wake-up” the DVD unit and then the DVD will accept the disc.
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Video Search
To search forwards or backwards through the disc at 4X normal speed, hold down
about 1 second during play.
or
for
Search begins and sound is m uted.
To step up to 32X norm al speed, press down
To go directly to 32X norm al speed, hold down
or
or
again.
until the
or
icon appears.
To return to 4X norm al speed, press down
Search speed and direction are indicated on the screen for 2 seconds each tim e
pressed.
To end the search, press
or
again.
or
is
or
, or stop as desired.
Playing an Audio CD
Audio CD ‘s contain m usic tracks only. You will recognize CD ‘s by their logo. You can play
them in conventional style using a stereo system , or via the TV using the OSD.
You can play audio CD ‘s using the OSD only, or using keys on the rem ote control.
Playing a Disc
Play starts as soon as the disc is inserted.
If the disc is in a stopped state, press
.
The disc starts to play; if the T V is on, the CD play screen appears on the OSD.
Play will stop at the end of the disc. To stop play at any tim e press STO P.
You can resum e play from the point at which you stopped. Press when you see the
icon.
T he resum e feature applies, not only to the disc in the player, but also to the last four discs
you have played.
Sim ply reload the disc, press
the screen, press again.
if the disc has stopped, and when you see the
icon on
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Favorite Track Selection
NOTE: Favorite track selection (FTS) is only available for audio discs and can only be
complied with OSD on. To switch FTS on or off, refer to section on SETTINGS.
Compiling an FTS Program
On this player, FTS program s can be com piled by selecting the tracks you want to play (”Track
Selection”) or by excluding the tracks you do not want to play (”Excluding Tracks”).
To Exclude tracks:
1. Load a disc and go to Stop m ode. Press
.
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2. U se the
or
key to m ove to the first track number you want to exclude.
key.
3. Press the
4. Exclude further track numbers in the same way. If you change your m ind, you can re-include
any track num ber by m oving back to it and pressing the key.
5. To clear your whole selection and start again, press stop on the DVD player or RET URN on the
rem ote control.
W hen your FTS program is com plete, press
to start play, or R ETU RN to go back to STOP
m ode. In either case, the FTS program will be autom atically m em orized.
To select Tracks:
1. Load a disc and go to the STOP m ode.
2. Press
.
3. Use the
4. Press the
or
key to move to the first track you want to select.
key.
5. Select further track num bers in the sam e way. If you change your m ind, you can
de-select the track numbers in reverse order by pressing the key as required.
6. To clear your w hole selection and start again, press STO P on the DVD player or RETURN on
the rem ote control.
W hen your F TS program is com plete, press the
to start play, or RETURN to go back
to STOP m ode. In either case, the FT S program will be autom atically mem orized.
NOTE: You can have a total of 100 FTS programmed discs. If you exceed that num ber,
the least frequently played program(s) are automatically deleted.
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Customizing DVD Play
Playing FTS
W hen Auto F TS is switched on and the disc is com plied with FTS program , first press the
or
to start the FTS program and then press
to start playback of the FTS program .
Settings
In the settings m enu, you can custom ize your player to suit your own particular requirem ents.
In stop mode:
Press setup to obtain the Settings screen.
M ove to the function you want to change using (
to your preferred option.
/
) then use (
/
) o scroll
To exit the settings m enu, press RETURN or SET UP.
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Audio
The sound will be in the language you choose provided this is available on the disc in play. If
not, speech will revert to the first spoken language on the disc.
Subtitle
The subtitles will be in the language you choose provided this is available on the disc in play. If
not subtitles will revert to the first subtitle language on the disc.
TV Shape
Factory setting is 4:3. You can choose Letterbox for a “wide-screen” picture with black bars top
and bottom , or Pan Scan, for a full-height picture with the sides trimm ed. If the disc has pan
Scan, the picture then m oves (scans) horizontally to keep the m ain action on the screen
.
Auto Play
Factory setting On m eans that discs start to play autom atically when loaded. Set to
O FF if you prefer to start play manually. Setting not effective if disc contains auto play
inform ation.
Auto FTS
Factory setting ON m eans that when a disc with an FTS program (See “Com piling an
F TS program ”) is loaded, the FT S program autom atically starts to play. Set to O FF if
you prefer to control FTS play m anually.
Digital Output
Not available with this unit. Leave this setting on O FF.
Sound
This feature is not available with this unit. Leave this setting on OF F.
Video Shift
Factory setting is such that the video will be centered on your screen. Use this setting
to personalize the position of the picture on your TV by scrolling it to the left or right.
OSD Language
The player’s on-screen display w ill be in the language you choose.
Audio CD Search
To search forwards or backwards through the disc at 4X norm al speed, hold down
about 1 second during play.
or
for
Search begins, and the sound is partially m uted.
To step up to 8X norm al speed, press
Search goes to 8X speed, and the sound is m uted.
To go directly to 8X norm al speed, hold down or
or
again.
again.
If the TV is on, search speed and direction are indicated on the screen each tim e
pressed.
or
is
To end the search, press
,
, or
as desired.
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Cleaning Discs
Som e problem s occur because the disc inside the player is dirty. To avoid these problem s, clean
your discs regularly, in the following way:
W hen a disc becom es dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. W ipe the disc from the center out with
a cleaning cloth. After playing, store the disc in it’s case.
CAUTION: Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, com mercially available cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for analog discs.
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Specifications
Playback System
D VD-Video
Video CD
C D (C D-R and C D -RW )
Optical Read-out System
Type
Sem iconductor last G aAIA’s
0.60 (DV D)
N um erical Aperture
0.45 (VC D/CD )
650nm (DV D)
W ave Length
780nm (V CD /C D)
DVD Disc Format
M edium
D iam eter
Playing Tim e
Optical D isc
(12cm ) (8cm )
(12cm )
O ne layer
Dual layer
Tw o side, single layer
Two side, dual layer
2.15 hours*
hours
4.30 hours
hours
4
8
.
Video Output Format
Signal
C om posite Video Output
M PE G2 for DVD
D igital C om pression
M PEG 1 for V CD
D VD
50H z
60H z
Horizontal R esolution
Vertical R esolution
720 pixels**
576 lines**
720 pixels**
480 lines**
VC D
50H z
60Hz
H orizontal Resolution
Vertical Resolution
720 pixels**
576 lines**
720 pixels**
480 lines**
* Typical playing tim e for a m ovie with
** E quivalent to 500 lines on your TV
2
spoken languages and three subtitle languages.
Video Performance
Video Output
1Vp-p into 75 O hm
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