XDVD8181
INSTALLATION/OWNER’S MANUAL
DVD Multimedia Receiver with 7” Touch Screen Display
TOUCH
Safety Note:
The DVD video display of the in-dash unit will not operate while the vehicle is moving. This is a safety feature to
prevent driver distraction. In-dash DVD video functions will only operate when vehicle is in Park and the parking
brake is engaged. It is illegal in most states for the driver to view video while the vehicle is in motion.
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XDVD8181 PREPARATION
Safety Information
Please read all instructions carefully before attempting to install or operate.
Due to its technical nature, it is highly recommended that your DUAL XDVD8181 is installed by a professional
installer or an authorized dealer. This product is only for use in vehicles with 1ꢀVDC negative ground only.
Safety Notes:
The DVD video display of the in-dash unit will not operate while the vehicle is moving. This is a safety feature to
prevent driver distraction. In-dash DVD video functions will only operate when vehicle is in Park and the parking
brake is engaged. It is illegal in most states for the driver to view video while the vehicle is in motion.
To prevent damage or injury:
1. Make sure to ground the unit securely to the vehicle chassis ground.
ꢀ. Do not remove the top or bottom covers of the unit.
3. Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlight or excessive heat or the possibility of water splashing.
4. Do not subject the unit to excessive shock.
5. When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong rating may
cause the unit to malfunction.
6. To prevent short circuits when replacing a fuse, disconnect the wiring harness first.
7. Use only the provided hardware and wire harness.
8. You cannot view video while the vehicle is moving. Find a safe place to park and engage the parking brake.
9. If you experience problems during installation, consult your nearest DUAL dealer.
10.If the unit malfunctions, reset the unit as described on page 11 first. If the problem still persists, consult your
nearest DUAL dealer or call tech assistance @ 1-866-38ꢀ-5476.
11.To clean the monitor, wipe only with a dry silicone cloth or soft cloth. Do not use a stiff cloth, or volatile solvents
such as paint thinner and alcohol. They can scratch the surface of the panel and/or remove the printing.
1ꢀ.When the temperature of the unit falls (as in winter), the liquid crystal inside the screen will become darker than
usual. Normal brightness will return after using the monitor for a while.
Additional notes:
1.When extending the ignition, battery or ground cables, make sure to use automotive-grade cables or other cables
with an area of 0.75mm (AWG 18) or more to prevent voltage drops.
ꢀ.Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD is damaged or broken. The liquid crystal fluid may be hazardous
to your health or fatal. If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts your body or clothing, wash it off with soap
immediately.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
ꢀ) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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XDVD8181 INSTALLATION
Preparation
Please read entire manual before installation.
Before You Start
•Disconnect negative battery terminal. Consult a qualified technician for instructions.
•Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures, such as from direct sunlight, or where it
would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive vibration.
Getting Started
•Remove the four #1 phillips head screws from each corner, and slide the unit out of the mounting sleeve.
•Install mounting sleeve into opening, bending tabs to secure.
•Connect wiring harness and antenna as shown on pages 5-6. Consult a qualified technician if you are unsure.
•Certain vehicles may require an installation kit and/or wiring harness adapter (sold separately).
•Test for correct operation and slide unit into mounting sleeve, secure with #1 phillips screws as removed in step 1.
•Snap trim ring into place.
•Mount the iplug™ adapter to any smooth clean surface using the supplied double-sided tape or #ꢀ x 3/8” Phillips
head screws.
Mounting sleeve opening dimensions
7-3/16” x ꢀ-1/16” (183 mm x 53 mm)
TYPICAL FRONT-LOAD DIN MOUNTING METHOD
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XDVD8181 INSTALLATION
Expanded Wiring Diagram - Inputs/Outputs
OPTIONAL
HEADREST
MONITOR
OPTIONAL
TFT
MONITOR
OPTIONAL
BACKUP
CAMERA
YELLOW / BLUE
EMERGENCY
BRAKE
SWITCH
BATTERY +
GROUND
YELLOW
BLACK
ACC
RED
POWER ANTENNA
AMP REMOTE
REVERSE
WHITE / BROWN
BLUE / WHITE
Wiring Notes:
Subwoofer output
The SUBWOOFER audio output (Blue RCA) is active in all audio modes and must be connected to an external
amplifier.
Rear view camera
A rear view camera (not included) can be used with CAMERA input.
NEED HELP??
Call our Technical Service Hotline, 1-866-38ꢀ-5476
Safety Note:
The DVD video display of the in-dash unit will not operate while the vehicle is moving. This is a safety feature to
prevent driver distraction. In-dash DVD video functions will only operate when vehicle is in Park and the parking
brake is engaged. It is illegal in most states for the driver to view video while the vehicle is in motion. Altering or
defeating this safety feature is a violation of law and is prohibited.
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XDVD8181 INSTALLATION
Wiring Diagram - Optional A/V Connections
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
IR Remote Preparation
To first use the IR Remote control,
you must first pull the battery
insulation tape out
NOTE:
•
Remove the battery if the IR Remote
will not be used for a month or longer
Remove and dispose of battery properly
•
Insert / Replacing the Battery:
Remove the battery holder
Remove the battery from the battery
holder
Install the new battery
Make sure to keep the (+) side up
Insert the battery holder
CAUTION!!!
Do not store battery with metallic
objects or materials
•
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
Control Locations - Monitor Closed
1
2
3
4
5
6
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
Band
Chapter/Track Up
Chapter/Track Down
Stop
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Auto Store/Preset Scan
Secondary LCD
Display
10
11
12
Play/Pause
Open/Close Monitor
Eject
13 Fast Forward
14
Fast Reverse
Rotary Encoder / Enter
Mode
15 Mute
16 Power/Volume
Monitor Notes:
•
•
•
This model incorporates a motorized moving monitor. Before final installation, make sure the monitor will
not obstruct the dash, shifter or any other controls.
Upon installation, do not attempt to move the monitor up/down by hand. Use the ANGLE /and OPEN
buttons on the front panel only.
The unit will stop if it encounters any obstacles during the open/close sequence. If this occurs, remove the
obstacle and press OPEN again to resume the monitor open/close sequence.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
Control Functions - Monitor Closed
BAND
Press BAND to increment from FM1, FMꢀ, FM3, AM1]FM1.
AS/PS
(Auto Store /Preset Scan)
Press AS/PS for 1 sec to start station PRESET SCAN function,
Press AS/PS for ꢀ secs to start AUTO STORE station preset function in
current BAND.
SECONDARY LCD
DISP
Additional LCD for system information while monitor is closed.
Press the DISP button to display CLOCK information on the secondary LCD
screen when the monitor is closed.
OPEN
Press OPEN to open or close the monitor. The unit will emit 1 confirmation
beep upon opening, 3 beeps when closing. Be careful not to not touch
or obstruct the monitor movement during the open/close sequence, or
permanent damage could occur.
EJECT
Press once for DISC ejection.
ROTARY
Press to access MAIN menu, rotate clockwise/counter clockwise to select
desired item and press once to ENTER.
MODE
TRACK UP
Press once to incrementally select desired source.
Selects the next chapter/track for playback.
Selects the previous chapter/track for playback.
Stop playback of DVD / CD / MP3 / .
TRACK DOWN
STOP
PLAY/PAUSE
FAST FORWARD
FAST REVERSE
MUTE
Press once for PAUSE, press again for PLAY.
Fast forward the disc content.
Fast reverse the disc content.
Press once to MUTE audio, press again to return audio, an icon indicator will
flash on the TFT monitor.
POWER ON/OFF
VOLUME
Press Volume knob for 1sec to turn the unit on, the unit will beep ꢀ times.
Press and hold POWER for more than ꢀsecs, unit will beep 3 time, then turn
off. NOTE: EJECT will still function even if POWER is off.
Rotate clockwise/counter clockwise for desired VOLUME level, press once to
access the AUDIO SETUP MENU.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
Control Locations - Monitor Open
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
Disc-in indicator - Red = Disc inserted, Blue = No disc .
ANGLE - Press to decrease the monitor view angle.
ANGLE - Press to increase the monitor view angle.
INFO - Press to select system INFO and press and hold for BRIGHTNESS.
Press to RESET system.
Safety Notes:
The DVD video display of the in-dash unit will not operate while the vehicle is moving. This is a safety feature to
prevent driver distraction. In-dash DVD video functions will only operate when vehicle is in Park and the parking
brake is engaged. It is illegal in most states for the driver to view video while the vehicle is in motion.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
Control Functions - Monitor Open
Disc-in indicator
Blue = No disc
Red = Disc inserted
Monitor Angle
Press ANGLE to increase the monitor view angle.
Press ANGLE to decrease the monitor view angle.
Notes:
• Do not attempt to move the monitor up/down by hand - severe damage will
occur. Use the front panel buttons or the remote control only.
• The color of the LCD monitor varies between viewing angles. Select the angle
with the most optimum view for your location.
• The last position of the monitor will be saved in memory. The monitor will
return to its last position automatically the next time it is opened.
INFO/PIC
Press INFO button for 1 sec to display DVD disc information.
Press and hold INFO for ꢀ secs to change TFT LCD BRIGHTNESS:
Press ANGLE to increase, ANGLE to decrease or use VOLUME rotary to
adjust the level up or down, (0 minimum / ꢀ0 maximum), 10 is default.
SYSTEM RESET
If you experience abnormal operation or, your unit is inoperable, press the
RESET button for 3 seconds, located on the front bottom-right corner of the unit.
After a system reset, the unit restores all factory default settings.
Notes: Use the tip of a pen to access the button.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
Control Locations - Remote
3
2
4
1
5
6
8
7
11
15
19
9
10
14
18
22
26
12
16
20
13
17
21
25
23
27
31
35
24
28
32
36
29 30
33
37 38
34
40
39
Info
Root
Mode
1
2
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
Search
Key #0
Repeat
Mute
Chapter/Track Down
Chapter/Track Up
Fast Rewind
Fast Forward
Zoom
Open/Close
Power
3
Band / Stop
Audio Select
Escape
4
Key #1
5
Key #ꢀ
6
4-Way - Up
Menu
Key #3
7
Audio
Volume Up
Key #4
8
Picture
Angle
9
4-Way - Left
Enter
Sub-Title
Key #5
10
11
12
13
14
15
Key #6
4-Way - Right
Repeat A-B
Title Menu
Volume Down
Key #7
Key #8
4-Way - Down
Key #9
* The remote control uses one 3 volt Lithium CRꢀ0ꢀ5 battery. For best performance, replace only with CRꢀ0ꢀ5 or equivalent.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
Control Functions - Remote
Mode
Mute
Press once to incrementally select desired source
Press once to MUTE audio, press again to return audio
Press once to open monitor, press again to close the monitor
Press once to turn the unit on, press again to turn unit off
Direct access chapter/track/preset station for current BAND
Increase VOLUME
Open/Close
Power
Keys 0-9
Volume Up
Volume Down
Info
Decrease VOLUME
Displays systems information
Search
Search function in the DVD / CD disc
Press to increment BAND, or STOP while in DVD / MP3 mode.
Enter AUDIO Setup mode
Band / Stop
Audio Select
Escape
Exit current menu
4-Way -Up/Down/Left/Right
Menu
Navigating system and DVD menus
Enter the MAIN system menu
Picture
BRIGHTNESS parameter setting for TFT
Starts/pauses playback or confirm settings
Repeat playback from time frame A to time frame B
Enter the title menu on DVD
Enter
Repeat A-B
Title Menu
Root
Enters the main menu of the DVD disc
Repeat playback of current DVD chapter
Selects the previous chapter/track for playback
Selects the next chapter/track for playback
Fast rewind the disc content
Repeat
Chapter/Track Down
Chapter/Track Up
Fast Rewind
Fast Forward
Zoom
Fast forward the disc content
Zooming in/out on an image from DVD disc
Change the audio language for DVD disc playback
Plays back DVD disc in different angle for a scene
Language selection for subtitle
Audio
Angle
Sub-Title
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
General Operation
Press Volume knob for 1sec to turn the unit on, the unit will beep ꢀ times.
Power On/Off
Press and hold POWER for more than ꢀsecs, unit will beep 1 time, then turn
off. NOTE: EJECT will still function even if POWER is off.
Press OPEN to open or close the monitor. The unit will emit 1 confirmation
beep when opening, 3 beeps when closing. Be careful not to not touch the
monitor during the open/close sequence.
Monitor Open/Close
Notes:
• The unit will stop automatically during open/close if an obstacle is detected.
If this occurs, remove the obstacle and press OPEN again to resume the
monitor open/close sequence.
• Audio can be heard while the monitor is closed.
Press ANGLE to increase the monitor view angle.
Press ANGLE to decrease the monitor view angle.
The monitor angle can be adjusted to 16 different positions.
Monitor Angle Position
Notes:
• Do not attempt to move the monitor up/down by hand - severe damage will
occur. Use the front panel buttons or the remote control only.
• The color of the LCD monitor varies between viewing angles. Select the
angle with the most optimum view for your location.
• The last position of the monitor can be saved in memory. The monitor will
return to its last position automatically the next time it is opened.
Notes:
• The vehicle must be in park and the parking brake applied to view video on
the in-dash monitor.
• As a safety feature, a blue “PARKING” screen will show on the display
when the vehicle's parking brake is not engaged. DVD, AV1 audio can be
heard while the vehicle is in motion.
• The video display of the in-dash unit will not operate while the vehicle is
moving. This is a safety feature to prevent driver distraction. In-dash video
functions will only operate when vehicle is in Park and the parking brake
is engaged. It is illegal in most states for the driver to view video while the
vehicle is in motion. Refer to local laws in your area.
See DVD operation for more details on how to initialize the PARKING BRAKE.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
General Operation
Mode
Press MODE to select between TUNER, DVD, AV1, CAMERA, inputs. Modes of
operation are indicated in the OSD (On Screen Display) and secondary LCD.
Optional Mode Selection
With the monitor open, press the screen to display the OSD menu bar and
press TUNER, DVD, AV1 or CAMERA in the MAIN menu page to select the
desired source.
Volume
Mute
Adjust VOLUME using rotary encoder or the VOL buttons (00-40).
Press MUTE to silence the audio;
Press MUTE again to cancel.
MUTE will appear in the OSD.
Audio Adjustment
from front panel
Press in VOLUME rotary knob on left front panel,
Press in VOLUME again to advance to desired parameter to be changed,
Turn VOLUME rotary Q or P to adjust to desired level,
Press in VOLUME to advance to next selection,
Press and hold the VOLUME button on the front panel to exit.
ITEM
RANGE
USER
FLAT
POP
JAZZ
CLASSIC
NEWS
00
00
00
EQ
ROCK
URBAN
F
R
MOVIE TECHNO
00 L
00
R
BASS
-7
-7
+7
+7
+7
+7
+7
ON
TREBLE
FADE
-7
BALANCE
SUB
-7
-7
LOUD
OFF
L
Audio Adjustment
from Remote
Press the SEL button,
Press the buttons on the remote to select an item to be adjusted,
Press or to adjust the desired setting,
Press the ESC button on the remote control to exit the audio control menu.
Note: The Bass and Treble levels are only adjustable when EQ is set to “User”
mode. The Loud function compensates for deficiencies in sound ranges at
low levels. When the Loud function is on, LOUD is displayed on the screen.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
General Operation
Press INFO button for 1 sec to display DVD disc information.
INFO/PIC
Press and hold INFO for ꢀ secs to change TFT LCD BRIGHTNESS:
Press ANGLE to increase, ANGLE to decrease, or use VOLUME rotary to
adjust the level up or down. (0 minimum / ꢀ0 maximum) 10 is default.
RGB BRIGHTNESS
While in Video playback, AUX-IN or CAMERA mode:
Press and hold INFO for ꢀ secs to access PICTURE MENU, press INFO briefly
again to step to next selection:
CVBS Screen Controls
SHARPNESS
CONTRAST
COLOR
BRIGHTNESS
TINT
PICTURE MENU
[SHARPNESS
[CONTRAST
[COLOR
[BRIGHTNESS
[TINT
10
10
10
10
10
NOTE: Adjustments to
SHARPNESS, CONTRAST,
COLOR, BRIGHTNESS & TINT
are only possible while in
either video playback, AUX-IN
or CAMERA CVBS mode.
L
Press or to adjust the sharpness (0 minimum / +ꢀ0 maximum).
Press or to adjust the contrast (0 minimum / +ꢀ0 maximum).
Press or to adjust the color (0 minimum / +ꢀ0 maximum).
Press or to adjust the brightness (0 minimum / +ꢀ0 maximum).
Press or to adjust the tint (0 minimum / +ꢀ0 maximum).
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
General Operation
Press BAND to increment from FM1, FMꢀ, FM3, AM1]FM1.
BAND
AS/PS
(Auto Store /Preset Scan)
Press AS/PS for 1 sec to start station PRESET SCAN function, the unit will
now scan your program presets for 5 secs for each preset in that band, press
again to stop scanning, the front LCD panel will flash while in this mode.
Press AS/PS for ꢀ secs to start AUTO STORE station preset function in
current BAND.
DISP
Press the DISP button to display CLOCK information on the secondary LCD
screen when the monitor is closed.
OPEN
Press OPEN to open or close the monitor. The unit will emit 1 confirmation
beep upon opening, 3 beeps when closing. Be careful not to not touch
or obstruct the monitor movement during the open/close sequence, or
permanent damage could occur.
EJECT
Press once for DISC ejection.
ROTARY
Press to access MAIN menu, rotate clockwise/counter clockwise to select
desired item and press once to ENTER.
MODE
TRACK UP
Press once to incrementally select desired source.
Selects the next chapter/track for playback.
Selects the previous chapter/track for playback
Stop playback of DVD / CD / MP3
TRACK DOWN
STOP
PLAY/PAUSE
FAST FORWARD
FAST REVERSE
MUTE
Press once for PAUSE, press again for PLAY.
Fast forward the disc content.
Fast reverse the disc content.
Press once to MUTE audio, press again to return audio, an icon indicator will
flash on the TFT monitor.
POWER ON/OFF
VOLUME
Press VOLUME knob for 1sec to turn the unit on, the unit will beep twice.
Press and hold POWER for more than ꢀsecs, unit will beep three times, then
turn off. NOTE: EJECT will still function even if POWER is off.
Rotate VOLUME rotary knob Q or P for desired VOLUME level, press
once to access the AUDIO SETUP MENU.
PROGRAMMABLE TURN-ON
VOLUME
Turn VOLUME rotary to desired listening level, press and hold VOLUME
rotary knob for 3 seconds to program currently selected volume level.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
General Operation
Secondary LCD Information
1
2
3
4
5
NOTE: Sub-LCD only functions when TFT monitor is closed.
1) LOC
2) ST
LOCAL indicator, icon will be off when DISTANT (DX) is selected
STEREO radio station indicator
3) TIME
4) LOUD
Displays TRACK time, TUNING frequency, MP3 ID3 info, & CLOCK, etc
LOUDNESS selection indicator
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
General Operation
There are three methods to access the MAIN menu
Main Menu Access
•
•
•
Press the ENTER button on the right ROTARY knob
Press the MENU button on the IR Remote control
Touch the A area (upper left hand side) on the touch screen
1
3
4
2
10
9
L
8
7
5
6
Touch Access Buttons
Touch to access AM/FM TUNER mode
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Touch to access CD/DVD mode, CD/DVD must be inserted
Touch to access AUXILIARY A/V INPUT mode
Touch to RETURN to previous screen
Touch to access CAMERA mode, if optional camera isn't connected then
"No Video Signal" will be displayed
Touch to STANDBY screen, touch screen again or any button to resume display.
NOTE: VOLUME level can be controlled without interrupting STANDBY
Touch to access SCREEN SETUP utility menu
7)
Touch to access GENERAL SETUP utility menu
Touch to access CD/DVD SETUP menu, CD/DVD must be inserted to function
Touch to access MAIN Source menu
8)
9)
10)
RAPID DIAL can also control touch screen functions
Rapid Dial
•
•
•
Select desired function rotating clockwise or counter-clockwise
Function will be outlined in yellow
Press inward to ENTER
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
System GENERAL Setup Menu
General Setup Menu
•
•
•
Press the GENERAL button to access the setup mode
Select desired parameter you wish to change
Page will return back to previous screen after 10 secs of inactivity or by
pressing the RETURN button
NOTE:
Default anti-theft password
is 0000
This is matrix of the GENERAL Setup Menu
Settings
Default
Options
USA
Function
S-AMER1
S-AMERꢀ
Europe
00:00
Radio
USA
Set to appropriate setting for your Country
Clock adjust
Clock Mode
AM
See adjusting the clock for more details
PM 6:00
1ꢀHr
1ꢀHr
ꢀ4Hr
18:00
Camera Image
Video Format
Normal Normal
Reverse
Normal Image
Mirror camera input image 180 degrees
System will auto detect NTSC or PAL
For NTSC compatibility
AUTO
Auto
NTSC
PAL
On
For PAL compatibility
TFT panel will automatically open when IGN is turned on
TFT willl remain closed until the OPEN button is pressed
Will only close when OPEN
TFT Auto Open
Off
Off
Manual
----
On
Antitheft code
Antitheft Active
0000
Off
Must enter password to turn antitheft on or off
System will require a password if main battery power is
removed for more than 5 minutes
Off
No Password will be required if power is removed
Load Factory
Defaults
Yes
Are you
sure? Yes /
Cancel
Load all factory parameters to their original settlings,
NOTE: this will not change ANTI-THEFT password
NOTE: Not all GENERAL setup features are described in detail
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
System GENERAL Setup- Adjusting RADIO Frequency
Adjusting RADIO Frequency
1
Step 1
1) Touch top left corner of screen
2
Step 2
ꢀ) Touch GENERAL setup button
3
Step 3
3) Touch USA
5
4
Step 4
4) Touch the setting for your Country
Step 5
Touch RETURN to exit
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
System GENERAL Setup- Adjusting the Clock
12Hr Clock Mode
1
Step 1
1) Touch top left corner of screen
2
Step 2
ꢀ) Touch GENERAL setup button
3
Step 3
3) Touch 00:00 area in the CLOCK row
8
5
6
7
Step 4, 5 ,6, 7 & 8
24Hr Clock Mode
4) Keypad should now appear
5) Enter the time in HOURS, touch Ok
6) Enter MINUTES, touch Ok
7) Touch AM or PM to set
8) Touch RETURN to exit
If you desire ꢀ4Hr format, select ꢀ4Hr from CLOCK MODE, then follow steps 1-8
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
System GENERAL Setup- Setting the Anti-theft code
By default Anti-theft password is 0000
and is turned OFF, to turn this
feature on, follow the steps below.
CAUTION!!
1
This will lock your unit from operating
if battery POWER is disconnected for
more than 5 minutes
2
Step 1 & 2
1) Touch top left corner of screen
ꢀ) Touch GENERAL Setup button
4
3
Step 3 & 4
3) Touch down arrow button
4) Touch ----
6
5
NOTE: it is recommended
Step 5 & 6
5) Enter 0000
6) Touch OFF
that you choose your
own 4-digit password
carefully, write it down
somewhere and keep in a
safe location. In the event
you should ever loose or
forget your password,
call our tech hot line for
8
7
support on how to unlock
your system
Step 7 & 8
7) Touch ON
8) Touch ---- again
9) Enter your new 4-digit password
10) Touch RETURN to exit
Record your password here
10
9
Step 9 & 10
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
System SCREEN Setup Menu
Screen Setup Menu
•
•
•
Press the SCREEN Setup button to access the SCREEN SETUP mode
Select desired parameter you wish to change
Page will return back to previous screen after 10 secs of inactivity or by
pressing the RETURN button
Adjusting a Feature
Settings
Default
10
Options
Function
Press the < / > buttons on the remote or rotate the ENTER
0 to +ꢀ0 button clockwise / count-clockwise to adjust the BRIGHTNESS
to the desired setting
Brightness
Screen Tilt
4
1 - 6
On
Select 1 to 6 to adjust the default tilt angle of the screen
Select On to activate the screen saver, Off to deactivate
Screen Saver
On
Off
Touch Screen
Calibration
No
No
Touch "Yes" to enter the Touch Screen calibration mode
Software version of unit
Yes
Version
System Standby
To conserve the LCD backlight lifespan or to stop annoying glare while night
driving, press STANDBY, the TFT screen only will black out, however all other
operations are still possible, press any button except VOLUME or touch screen
again to return normal viewing
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
System SCREEN Setup Menu- Setting TFT Brightness
This will set the default setting for the
TFT display brightness, this setting
can also be set by pressing the INFO
button on the front TFT panel
1
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
1) Touch top left corner of screen
2
ꢀ) Touch SCREEN setup button
3
3) Touch [-] to DIM TFT
5
4
Step 4
Step 5
4) Touch [+] to BRIGHTEN TFT
0 to + ꢀ0 is possible
Default = 10
5) Touch RETURN to exit
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
System SCREEN Setup- Setting TFT Angle
Set for best viewing angle in
your vehicle
1
Step 1
1) Touch top left corner of screen
Step 2
2
ꢀ) Touch SCREEN setup button
3
Step 3
3) Touch a number displayed in SCREEN TILT row
5
4
Step 4
Step 5
4) Touch desired angle for best viewing angle
1 -6 is possible
Default = 4
5) Touch RETURN to exit
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
System SCREEN Setup - Touch Screen Calibration
On occasion the touch screen will
have to be calibrated, follow these
few steps as described
1
Step 1
1) Touch top left corner of screen
2
Step 2
ꢀ) Touch SCREEN setup button
7
3
4
Step 3 & 4
3) Touch NO in TS Calibration row
4) Then press YES
Note: For proper calibration
you must touch each pointer for
2 seconds. If pointers are not
touched properly, the calibration
sequence will start over until the
calibration is done correctly.
Step 5 & 6
5) Touch and hold the pointers as indicated on the screen for ꢀ seconds each.
6) Screen will automatically return to MAIN MENU, touch EXIT to return.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
AM/FM Tuner Operation
AM/FM Tuner TFT Display
1
2
3
4
19
18
5
6
17
16
7
10
11
12
14 13
9
8
15
1)
Current source MODE information, touch "A" area to return to MAIN source
selection menu
2)
3)
Current PRESET station indicator
STEREO broadcast indicator
Clock
4)
5)
PRESET page up
6)
LOCAL / DISTANCE selection
PRESET page down
7)
8)
Auto station SCAN button
MANUAL TUNE up
9)
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
18)
19)
MANUAL TUNE down
SEEK TUNE up
SEEK TUNE down
AS/PS (AUTO STORE / PRESET SCAN)
BAND selection, FM1, FMꢀ, FM3, AM -> FM1
VOLUME indicator
LOUD indicator
Equalizer indicator, touch to access AUDIO Setup menu
Current radio frequency indicator
Current radio BAND indicator
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
AM/ FM Tuner Operation
Press the
Press the
Press the
Press the
button to auto SEEK up the next strongest station.
button to auto SEEK down the next strongest station.
button to manually tune up one step at a time.
button to manually tune down one step at a time.
Auto Seek Tuning
Manual Tuning
Auto Store (AS)
Press and hold AS/PS for more than ꢀ seconds to automatically store the
twelve strongest stations in the current band. Automatic Local tuning is
activated during the initial band scan, repeat for other bands.
NOTE: All presets within the current band will be overwritten.
Press AS/PS for less than ꢀ seconds to scan presets 1-1ꢀ on the current
band, pausing for 5 seconds at each. Press AS/PS again to cancel.
Program Scan (PS)
SCAN
Press SCAN to preview strong stations on the current band, pausing for 5
seconds at each station. Press SCAN again to cancel.
Touch LOC button on the TFT to activate LOC / DX
LOC/DX Radio Station
When the LOCAL function is on, LOC will appear, only radio stations with a
strong signal are received, DX is for radio stations that are far away and/or
have weak signals.
Up to 36 FM stations and 1ꢀ AM stations can be stored. To store a station,
select the desired band and station. Press and hold the desired preset button
(1-1ꢀ) for more than ꢀ seconds. When stored, the PRESET number will
appear in the display. The station can be recalled anytime by pressing the
corresponding preset button on the TFT.
Storing Radio Stations
PRESET
Touch an corresponding PRESET number for less than ꢀ secs to recall.
Recalling a Radio Station PRESET
Only 6 PRESETS can be display at one time, use PRESET page up/down to
access next stored PRESETS accordingly.
PRESET Page
Up/Down
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
DVD Operation
DVD Region Management
Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software. As the
XDVD8181 plays discs according to their intentions, some functions may not work as intended. Please be sure to
read the instructions provided with each disc. This player has been designed to play back DVD software that has
been encoded for specific region areas. It cannot play back DVD software encoded for other region areas than the
region areas for which it has been designed.
The XDVD8181 will play discs labeled “Region 1” or “All”.
DVD region codes:
1 - USA, Canada
ꢀ - Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
3 - Rep. of Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Parts of Southeast Asia
4 - Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, South America
5 - Eastern Europe, Russia, India, Africa
6 - China
DVD Disc Symbols
Notes:
Some DVD discs can be
played only in certain playback
modes according to the
intentions of the software.
As the XDVD8181 plays discs
according to their intentions,
some functions may not work
as intended. Please be sure to
read the instructions provided
with each disc.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
DVD Operation - Parking Brake Initialization
SAFETY WARNING
• The video display of the in-dash unit will not operate while the vehicle is
CAUTION !!!
moving. This is a safety feature to prevent driver distraction. In-dash video
functions will only operate when vehicle is in Park and the PARKING BRAKE
is engaged. It is illegal in most states for the driver to view video while the
vehicle is in motion. Refer to local laws in your area.
IT'S UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE
A VEHICLE WHILE VIDEO IS
DISPLAY IN THE DRIVERS
VIEWING AREA
• Audio can be heard while the monitor is closed.
• The vehicle must be in park and the parking brake applied to view video on the
in-dash monitor.
ENGAGE EMERGENCY BRAKE
TO ENJOY VIDEO
• As a safety feature, “ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE” blue screen will show on
the display when the vehicle's parking brake is not engaged. Video display
on the front monitor isn't allowed until the PARKING BRAKE is active. After
connecting the yellow/blue PARKING BRAKE wire to brake switch circuit as
described below, note however, DVD and AV1 audio can be heard while the
vehicle is in motion without engaging the parking brake.
Front TFT Video Initialization
Follow this two initialization procedure carefully to allow video playback on
XDVD8181 front panel TFT:
There are usually two situations that start the PARKING BRAKE Sequence.
Parking Brake Initialization
Situation 1
First situation is while driving:
1) Stop vehicle, put in Park, make sure PARKING BRAKE is off / released
ꢀ) Depress PARKING BRAKE for 1 sec
3) Release PARKING BRAKE for 1 sec
4) Depress PARKING BRAKE permanently
NOTE: Once above procedure 1-4 is completed, approx 3sec—video will display.
Parking Brake Initialization
Situation 2
Second situation is while already parked and the PARKING BRAKE is already
depressed:
1) Keep vehicle in Park, PARKING BRAKE should be off
ꢀ) Release PARKING BRAKE for 1 sec
3) Depress PARKING BRAKE for 1 sec
4) Release PARKING BRAKE for 1 sec
5) Depress PARKING BRAKE permanently
Note: The transition time must
be less than ꢀ sec between
depressed and release
NOTE: Once ꢀnd procedure is completed, approx 5 sec—video will display.
NOTE: This procedure will have to repeated if the IGN is turned off.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
DVD Operation - Inserting a Disc
DVD Loading Slot
Eject button
Insert CD/DVD with label facing upwards
Inserting a DISC
When inserting a DVD disc, it will play automatically. Other sub-menus
may have to be pressed to access the DVD movie / music content, read the
directions of your specific DVD disc for hidden features.
NOTE: If PARENTAL Lock is activated and the disc inserted is not authorized,
a 4-digit code must be entered and/or the disc be authorized.( see "RATING
MENU")
NOTE: Only one disc can be inserted at a time.
Press the EJECT button
Ejecting the DISC
Resetting the Loading Mechanism
If the disc loads abnormally or an system error occurs, press and hold the
eject button for 3secs to reset the loading mechanism. The disc will eject and
normal operation should resume.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
DVD Operation - Touch Screen
Hidden Touch Screen area
while in TUNER mode
There are several hidden TOUCH SCREEN areas outlined below,
"A" area can be used in any mode to access MAIN menu
L
Hidden Touch Screen areas
while in DVD mode
"A-F" areas can be used in DVD mode to access:
A - MAIN menu access
B - Displays DVD track information
C - Selects PREVIOUS chapter
D - Select NEXT chapter
E - Displays the full DVD transport controls
F - GOTO search menu
L
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
DVD Operation - Touch Screen Controls
Using the hidden Touch Screen
Controls
A - MAIN menu access
B - Displays DVD track
information
C - Selects PREVIOUS chapter
D - Select NEXT chapter
E - Displays the full DVD
transport controls
F - GOTO search menu
AREA A
AREA B
Access MAIN Menu
Displays Track Information
NOTE: A DVD disc must be
inserted to access these func-
tions and features.
AREA C
AREA D
Selects PREVIOUS Track
Selects NEXT Track
AREA E
AREA F
Full DVD Transport Controls
DVD Search
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
DVD Operation - Touch Screen Controls
Using the hidden Touch
Screen Controls
Touch AREA E
1)
Touch the
Touch the
Touch the
PLAY button or on the front panel to resume disk playback.
PAUSE button again to suspend the disc playback.
STOP button to STOP playback, touch
or OK on the remote to
2)
resume playback.
Touch the
Touch the
Touch the
REVERSE button to FAST REVERSE on DVD, ꢀx, 4x, 8x to ꢀ0x.
3)
4)
5)
FF button to FAST FORWARD on DVD, ꢀx, 4x, 8x to ꢀ0x.
Repeat to scroll through the following:
DVD: Repeat Title, Repeat Chapter, Repeat OFF
MP3: Repeat Single, Repeat Folder, Repeat OFF
Touch the
A-B to scroll through the following:
6)
A) Use the A-B function to define a specific area of disc to repeat.
Press the Repeat A-B button to set a start point of the (A) selection.
B) Press the A-B button again once you reach the desired end point (B) of the
repeated section, the selected portion of the DVD will now repeat continuously.
C) Press A-B button once again to cancel the A-B selection and stop repeat playback
Touch the
Touch the
Touch the
to change Audio language playback
to return to MAIN MENU of DVD
to change Sub-title of DVD
7)
8)
9)
Notes:
Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the
intentions of the software. As the XDVD8181 plays discs according to their intentions,
some functions may not work as intended. Please be sure to read the instructions
provided with each disc.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
DVD Operation - Searching a DVD
Searching a DVD
Searching by Time, Title, or
Chapter
Touch the search
1) Touch the
button in AREA F.
in the TIME area.
ꢀ) A touch keypad will now appear, enter your desired TIME to search.
3) Enter OK.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
DVD Operation
Direct Chapter / Track Selection
During DVD and CD playback, you can use the numeric keypad on the IR
remote to access tracks directly
Viewing an Alternate picture
Angle
Some DVD's contain scenes that have been shot simultaneously from
different angles. For discs recorded with multiple angle, press the ANGLE
button on the remote control to toggle between available angles on the
screen.
(DVD only)
Multi-Language Disc
If you are watching a disc recorded in multiple languages, press the AUDIO
button on the IR remote to choose your desired language. You can also touch
AREA E and use the
button to change languages.
Changing Subtitle Language
If you are watching a disc recorded in multiple languages with subtitles,
press the SUB-T button on the IR remote to choose your desired subtitle,
You can also touch AREA E and use the
button to change languages.
During playback, press the INFO button on the IR remote or touch AREA B to
display the playback information on screen.
DVD Playback Information
The following information will be displayed:
Playback Information
Indicates current source playing.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
Indicates that the fourth of sixteen title on the DVD is currently playing.
Indicates that the first of twenty chapters on the DVD is currently playing.
Indicates the playback time if the current title.
Indicates the USER defined EQ levels
Indicates the LOUND setting is on.
Indicates the current system time.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
DVD Setup Menu - Language
LANGUAGE Setup Menu
With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display
the MAIN menu bar. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu.
NOTE: A DVD disc must be
inserted to access these func-
tions and features.
Press LANGUAGE icon to select LANGUAGE setup page.
Disc Subtitle
Subtitle Language
DVD Menu
Press to select desired disc subtitle language.
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
AUTO
OFF = DEFAULT
Press to select desired disc audio language.
ENGLISH = DEFAULT
FRENCH
SPANISH
Press to select desired disc menu language.
ENGLISH = DEFAULT
FRENCH
SPANISH
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
DVD Setup Menu - Video
Video Setup Menu
With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display
the MAIN menu bar. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu.
NOTE: A DVD disc must be
inserted to access these
functions and features.
Press VIDEO icon to select from the following menus:
Press to select desired TV Shape.
NORMAL - 4:3
TV Shape
Angle Mark
Video Mode
Press to select desired Angle Mark.
WIDE - 16:9
ON
OFF
Press to select desired Video mode.
FILL
ORIGINAL
H FIT
W FIT
FIT TO SCRN
PAN SCAN
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
DVD Setup Menu- Ratings
Ratings Setup Menu
With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display
the MAIN menu bar. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu.
NOTE: A DVD disc must be
inserted to access these
functions and features.
Press RATING icon to select from the following menus:
Enable Parental Lock Password
Press ---- to enter a your desired password.
Setting Parental Lock Password
Rating Setting
1. Enter a 4-digit code
ꢀ. Write the code down
3. Save in a safe place
Press to select desired Rating Setting.
1. Kid Safe
ꢀ. G
3. PG
4. PG-13
5. PG-R
6. R
7. NC-17
8. Adult
Parental Password Override
In the event you forget or loose your PARENTAL LOCK password, enter 9991
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
SVCD Operation - Touch Screen Controls
SVCD Transport Control OSD
Using the hidden Touch
Screen Controls
Touch AREA E
1)
Touch the
Touch the
Touch the
PLAY button or on the front panel to resume disk playback.
PAUSE button again to suspend the disc playback.
2)
STOP button to STOP playback, touch or OK on the remote to
resume playback.
3)
4)
5)
Touch the
Touch the
Touch the
REVERSE button to FAST REVERSE on SVCD, ꢀx, 4x, to 8x
FF button to FAST FORWARD on SVCD, ꢀx, 4x, to 8x.
REPEAT botton to scroll through the following:
Repeat Disc, Repeat OFF
6)
Touch the
to control the following:
A) Use the A-B function to define a specific area of disc to repeat.
Press the Repeat A-B button to set a start point of the (A) selection.
B) Press the A-B button again once you reach the desired end point (B) of the
repeated section, the selected portion of the DVD will now repeat continuously.
C) Press A-B button once again to cancel the A-B selection and stop repeat playback
7)
Touch the
to change AUDIO settings of SVCD.
LEFT
RIGHT
STEREO
Notes:
Some recorded SVCDs may be incompatible with this unit,
depending on media type and recording method.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
CD Operation
CD USER Interface
Current source indicator, touch AREA A to access MAIN source menu
Disc title.
1)
2)
Track title.
3)
Current TIME.
4)
Touch to PLAY / PAUSE disc playback.
Touch to STOP disc playback.
5)
6)
Touch to PAGE down.
7)
Touch to PAGE up.
8)
Touch to FAST REVERSE current track.
Touch to FAST FORWARD current track.
Touch to SCAN CD tracks for 9sec each track, touch again to deactivate.
Touch to activate / deactivate REPEAT: Single mode.
Touch to activate / deactivate RANDOM mode.
Current track and total number of tracks on the disc.
Elapsed playback time.
9)
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
Playback information.
Volume indicator.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
CD Operation
Playing CDDA files
After inserting a CD disc, files will play in numerical order in the directory.
Selecting by Single Track
Touch to playback track
Selecting by Direct Track Access
Touch to for DIRECT TRACK access
Previous / Next Page
Touch to view UP / DOWN pages of available TRACKS
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
MP3/WMA Operation
MP3/WMA USER Interface
1)
2)
Current source indicator, touch AREA A to access MAIN source menu
Disc title.
3)
Track title.
4)
Current TIME.
5)
Touch to PLAY / PAUSE disc playback.
Touch to STOP disc playback.
6)
7)
Touch to PAGE down.
8)
Touch to PAGE up.
9)
Touch to PREVIOUS FOLDER.
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
18)
Touch to NEXT FOLDER.
Touch to FAST FORWARD MP3 tracks, touch PLAY to deactivate.
Touch to activate / deactivate REPEAT: Single mode.
Touch to activate / deactivate RANDOM mode.
Touch to access the DIRECT TRACK access keypad.
Current track and total number of tracks on the disc.
Elapsed playback time.
Playback information.
Volume indicator.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
MP3/WMA Operation
Playing MP3/WMA files
After inserting a CD disc, files will play in numerical order in the directory.
Selecting by Single Track
Touch to playback track
Selecting by Direct Track Access
Touch to for DIRECT TRACK access
Previous / Next Page
Touch to view UP / DOWN pages of available TRACKS
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
Media Compatibility
Additional MP3/WMA Information
An internal buffer provides ESP (Electronic Skip Protection) to virtually
eliminate skipping.
When playing a disc recorded with regular audio files (CD-DA or .WAV) and
MP3/WMA files, the unit will play the MP3/WMA files only.
Only MP3 files with filename extension (.mp3) can be played.
Only WMA files with filename extension (.wma) can be played.
Do not attempt to play discs which contain non-MP3/WMA files with the
MP3/WMA extension.
Sampling Frequency Rates
MP3
3ꢀkHz ~ 48kHz
3ꢀkHz ~ 48kHz
WMA
Transfer Bit rates
MP3
40kbps ~ 3ꢀ0kbps constant
Variable bit rates
WMA
40kbps ~ 19ꢀkbps constant
Variable bit rates
Note:
Some files may not play or be displayed correctly, depending on sampling
rates and bit rates.
Recommended Settings
For best results, use the following settings when burning an MP3 disc:
1ꢀ8kbps or higher constant bit rate
44.1kHz or higher sampling frequency
For best results, use the following settings when burning a WMA disc:
64kbps or higher constant bit rate
44kHz or higher sampling frequency
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
Media Compatibility
Media Compatibility
The following types of discs/files are compatible:
• CD-ROM (ISO), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW
• CD-DA, DVD Video
• MP3 data
• WMA data
The following types of discs/files are not compatible:
• WMA files that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management)
• WMA lossless format
• Discs recorded with Track At Once or packet writing
• MP3 PRO format
• MP3 playlists
• WAV format
• WMV format
• JPG format
• DivX format
• AVI format
• MPG format
Some recordable DVDs and CDs may be incompatible with this unit,
depending on media type and recording method.
MP3/WMA playback sequence is based on recorded order of files and begins
in the root folder of the disc. Any empty folders or folders that do not include
MP3/WMA files are skipped. This unit may not play files in the order they
were recorded in. Refer to your recording software’s user’s manual for more
information.
Playback Order
• ISO9660 level 1
• ISO9660 level ꢀ
Compatible Recording Formats
• Yellow Book MODE 1
• Yellow Book MODE ꢀ FORM 1
• Multi session
• Maximum files - 1500
• Maximum folder levels - 8
• MPEG-1/ꢀ Audio Layer-3
ISO9660 standards:
• Maximum nested folder depth is 8 (including the root folder).
• Valid characters for folder/file names are letters A-Z (all caps), numbers
0-9, and “_” (underscore). Some characters may not be displayed correctly,
depending on the character type.
• This device can play back discs in Joliet and other standards that conform
to ISO9660. MP3/WMA written in the formats other than the above may
not play and/or their file names or folder names may not be displayed
properly.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Action
Unit will not turn on
(no power)
Yellow wire not connected or incorrect voltage Check connections for proper voltage (11~16VDC)
Red wire not connected or incorrect voltage
Black wire not connected
Fuse blown
Check connection to ground
Replace fuse
Unit has power
(but no sound)
Speaker wires not connected
Check connections at speakers
One or more speaker wires touching each
other or touching chassis ground
Insulate all bare speaker wires from each other and chassis
ground
Unit blows fuse
Yellow or red wire touching chassis ground
Speaker wires touching chassis ground
Incorrect fuse rating
Check for pinched wire
Check for pinched wire
Use fuse with correct rating
Unit has audio
(but no video)
Parking brake safety circuit not connected
Parking brake not applied
Check connections at parking brake
Apply parking brake
No video display
(when in reverse)
Reverse circuit not connected
Vehicle is not in reverse
Rear view set to OFF
Check connections at reverse lamp
Select reverse gear
Set rear view to ON - see page 14 for details
DVD does not start playback Physical defect in media
Check media for scratches
Wrong region
Use discs labeled "Region 1" or "All" only.
IR remote does not work
Excessive skipping
Dead battery
Replace battery
Unit is not mounted correctly
Check mounting sleeve
Physical defect in media
Check media for scratches
Press eject or RESET
ERR-DISC appears
on display
Focus error or disc is in upside down
Region code error appears Region code error
Use only DVDs labeled “Region 1” or “All” only.
on display
Front panel will not
open/close
Front panel obstructed
Remove the obstacle and press OPEN again to resume the
monitor open/close sequence.
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XDVD8181 OPERATION
Limited One Year Warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
What to do?
1. Before you call for service, check the troubleshooting
guide in your owner’s manual. A slight adjustment of
any custom controls may save you a service call.
Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to the
original purchaser to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of one year from the date ꢀ. If you require service during the warranty period,
of the original purchase.
you must carefully pack the product (preferably in the
original package) and ship it by prepaid transportation
with a copy of the original receipt from the retailer to
an authorized service center.
Dual Electronics Corp. agrees, at our option, during
the warranty period, to repair any defect in material or
workmanship or to furnish an equal new, renewed or
comparable product (whichever is deemed necessary) in 3. Please describe your problem in writing and include
exchange without charges, subject to verification of the
defect or malfunction and proof of the date of purchase.
Subsequent replacement products are warranted for the
balance of the original warranty period.
your name, a return UPS shipping address (P.O. Box
not acceptable), and a daytime phone number with
your shipment.
4. For more information and for the location of the
nearest authorized service center please contact us by
one of the following methods:
Who is covered? This warranty is extended to the
original retail purchaser for products purchased and
used in the U.S.A.
• Call us toll-free at 1-866-38ꢀ-5476
• E-mail us at [email protected]
What is covered? This warranty covers all defects in
material and workmanship in this product. The following
are not covered: installation/removal costs, damage
Exclusion of Certain Damages: This warranty is
resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, product exclusive and in lieu of any and all other warranties,
modification, improper installation, incorrect line voltage, expressed or implied, including without limitation
unauthorized repair or failure to follow instructions
supplied with the product, or damage occurring during
return shipment of the product.
the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose and any obligation, liability,
right, claim or remedy in contract or tort, whether or
not arising from the company’s negligence, actual or
imputed. No person or representative is authorized
to assume for the company any other liability in
connection with the sale of this product. In no event
shall the company be liable for indirect, incidental or
consequential damages.
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Specifications
DVD Player
FM Tuner
Frequency response: 10Hz-20kHz
Channel separation @ 1kHz: >65dB
D/A converter: 24 Bit
Tuning range: 87.5MHz-107.9MHz
Usable sensitivity: 8.5dBf
50dB quieting sensitivity: 10dBf
Stereo separation @ 1kHz: 40dB
Frequency response: 30Hz-13kHz
AM Tuner
Monitor
Tuning range: 530kHz-1720kHz
Usable sensitivity: 22uV
Frequency response: 30Hz-2.2kHz
Panel size: 7” (177.8 mm) diagonal measurement
View angle (up/down/left/right): 30/60/60/60
Resolution: 480 W x 234 H
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Brightness (cd/m ): 350
Contrast ratio: 300:1
Elements: 336,960
General
Operating voltage: 11-16 VDC, negative ground
Speaker output impedance: 4~8 ohms
Line output voltage: 2 Volts
Line output impedance: 200 ohms
Chassis dimensions: 7" x 7" x 2"
(178 x 178 x 51 mm)
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
CEA-ꢀ006 Power Standard Specifications
(reference: 14.4VDC +/- 0.ꢀV, ꢀ0Hz~ꢀ0kHz)
Power Output: 17 Watts RMS x 4 channels at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N
Signal to Noise Ratio: 80dBA (reference: 1 watt into 4 ohms)
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DVD Multimedia Receiver with 7” Touch Screen Display
TOUCH
Copyright Notes
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 technology 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 is
prohibited.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries.
All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Dual Electronics Corp.
Toll Free: 1-866-38ꢀ-5476
©ꢀ006 Dual Electronics Corp. All rights reserved.
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