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Important Notice An LCD panel and/or video monitor may be installed in a motor vehicle and visible to the driver if the LCD panel or video monitor is used for vehicle information, system control, rear or side observation or navigation. If the LCD panel or video monitor is used for television reception, video or DVD play, the LCD panel or video monitor must be installed so that these features will only function when the vehicle is in “park” or when the vehicle’s parking brake is applied.
FEATURES Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox VOD108 DVD Player with Drop-Down Video / Monitor. The VOD108 has been designed to give you and your family many years of video entertainment in the mobile environment. Please read the directions that follow to familiarize yourself with the product to ensure that you obtain the best results from your equipment.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS DIAGRAM (FRONT VIEW) 6 5 4 3 2 1. EJECT () Button This Button is used for ejecting discs from the disc compartment. (Note: Disc can be ejected with the unit turned Off. Vehicle ignition must be in Run or in ACC position). After the Disc is removed the unit will turn Off after 15-20 seconds. 1 13 ON 14 OFF 2. STOP (n) Button This button is used to stop playback. AUTO 3. PLAY (u) Button This button is used to start playback of a disc. 7 8 4.
CONTROL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION (FRONT VIEW) This Unit has an option that allows the user to select from two IR transmit and receive codes (M1 or M2). This feature can be used when using two VOD108s in the same installation or if the vehicle has an RSA (Rear Seat Audio) that uses an “A” channel headset. The VOD108 comes factory set to M1. When in the M1 mode the unit will respond to remote commands when M1 is selected on the remote and will transmit audio on the A channel.
CONTROL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION (SIDE VIEW) Side View 1 1. DVD Disc insertion slot For loading and removing discs. Unit will turn On when disc is inserted. Insert disc with label side facing up. Note: Disc slot keep lit when unit is turned Off for easy loading at night.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION MAIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 30 M1 M2 TV DVD SOURCE 9 DISC MENU ZOOM REPEAT ENTER SETUP DISPLAY SUBTITLE 10 DVD SOURCE 11 12 13 14 Initial Use When purchased the remote control has a battery installed with a Pull Tab to prevent battery discharge. Remove the Pull Tab before attempting to use the remote. 29 28 27 PIX SYSTEM MENU 7 8 CR2025 MUTE VOLUME DVD SOURCE AUDIO 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 15 Battery Replacement 1.
* Function control is available on the unit and the remote control. ** Function not available in this model. 1. POWER Button* Press this button to turn the unit ON and OFF. 2. MONITOR SELECT M1 Button – Sets the remote control code to allow control of the unit set to M1 mode. (See page 5 for detail) M2 Button – Sets the remote control code to allow control of the unit set to M2 mode. 3.
7. SYSTEM MENU Button Allow the user to access the system menu. Press cursor (pq) buttons to select desired screen mode, OSD language and source default on power up. 8. CURSOR / CHANNEL UP DOWN (pqtu) ** Use these buttons to navigate the menu selections on the screen. Use the CHp to increase the channel number and use CHq to decrease the channel number. ** 9. ENTER Button Used to implement a selected setting or menu option. 10.
15. NUMBER Buttons Allow the user to enter numbers 0 to 9 for selection of selection of CD tracks, DVD chapters or password. 16. FMM ON / OFF Button* Turns the wireless FM Modulator on or off. 17. IRT ON/OFF Button Turns the Infrared Transmitter IRT ON or OFF for IR Wireless Headphones. Pressing M1 then IRT ON/OFF will control the IR Transmitter for M1. Pressing M2 then IRT ON/OFF will control the IR Transmitter for M2. 18. NEXT (:) Button Press to skip to the next chapter or track. 19.
22. SETUP Button Press to display the Setup Menu which allows the user to change the DVD player options such as LANGUAGE, RATING & MISC Refer to the settings and adjustments section for more information. 23. SUBTITLE Button Press to display and select the available subtitle language in DVD mode. Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes. Note: The type and number of languages for subtitle vary from disc to disc. 24.
27. VOLUME DOWN (–) or UP (+)* Press to decrease or increase the level of the send volume and adjustments. 28. DVD Mode Select Button Switches certain function keys on the remote control for DVD function. 29. MUTE Button Press this button to mute the audio for wireless FMM and wired headphones. Pressing the button again restores the sound to the previously set level. 30. EJECT () Button* This button is used to eject the disc.
MENU ADJUSTMENT The System Menu Contains features and options that customize system to change the screen mode display, OSD language and source default. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Press the SYSTEM MENU button on the remote, the main page of the system menu will appear on screen. Use the cursor buttons p or q to select the desired item in the main page and press the OK button to select. The sub menu will appear on screen.
FMM SELECT FMM ON/OFF Button - Turns the wireless FM Modulator on or off . FMM SELECT Button Selects the wireless FM Modulator Frequency (CH1 88.1MHz,CH2 88.3MHz, Ch3 88.5MHz, Ch4 88.7MHz, Ch5 88.9MHz, Ch6 89.1MHz,Ch7 89.3MHz,Ch8 89.5MHz,Ch9 89.7MHz,Ch10 89.9MHz,Ch11 90.1MHz.Ch12 90.3MHz,Ch13 90.5MHz Ch14 90.7MHz,Ch15 90.9MHz,Ch16 91.
SOURCE DEFAULT DVD This allows the user option for selectable to default to DVD source (via System Menu). Note: • If selected default to DVD source every time the unit is power OFF and then power ON again it will be at DVD source. • If selected at Last Memory (Default DVD OFF) every time the unit is power OFF and then power ON again it will be at the source when it is turn OFF. • Unit will set at Last Memory DVD source during production.
SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS The Setup Menu contains features and options that let you customize your DVD player. For example, you can set a language for the onscreen display or prevent DVD playback for children. Using the Setup Menu 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote. The Setup Menu appears on the screen as shown per diagram. Language OSD Language : English Video Subtitle : Off Rating Audio : English Misc 2.
LANGUAGE SETUP Language for On-Screen Display OSD MENU: The OSD MENU setup allows you to select the language for the on-screen display. The user can either select English, French, Spanish, German or Italian for the OSD language. Language OSD Language Video Subtitle Rating Audio English Francais Deutsch Italiano Espanol Misc SUBTITLE SETUP select "SUBTITLE" using pqbutton, then press ubutton to enter the Sudmenu. Select the subtitle you desire using pqbutton, then press "OK" to confirm the setting.
TV System The TV System setup allows you to select the system to fit to the color system of the TV to be connected. NTSC - Select this type for NTSC TV PAL - Select this type for PAL TV Multi - Select this type for multi-system TV RATING SETUP Rating This item allows you to limit the content of movie playback from Kid Safe to Adult. The lower the value, the more strict the control. 1.Kid Safe 2.G 3.PG 4.PG – 13 5.PG – R 6.R 7.NC – 17 8.Adult Language Parental Video : 8.
Misc SETUP select "MISC” using pqbutton, then press ubutton to enter the Misc menu. Select the subtitle you desire using pqbutton, then press "ENTER" to confirm the setting. Press tbutton to return. Language Video Use Default Settings Screen Saver : On Rating Misc Use Default Settings Use Default Settings allows you to reset all options to factory settings. * This function will not affect the Rating control settings.
Playing DVDs 1. Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control to display the status banner. The banner includes title, chapter, angle, audio, subtitle, title selection & chapter selection. 2. Title Selection Press numeric(0~9) buttons to initiate a change of title selection. Then press OK button to implement the selection. 3. Chapter selection Press numeric(0~9) buttons to initiate a change of chapter selection. Then press OK button to implement the selection.
Playing MP3 Discs MP3 is a format for storing digital audio. An audio CD-quality song can be compressed into the MP3 format with very little loss of quality, while taking up much less space. CD-R discs that have been encoded in MP3 format can be played on DVD player. When playback is started the elapsed time of the track that is playing will be displayed. Selecting Folders and Songs 03/13 When a device containing MP3 files is loaded in the player, the navigation menu appears automatically. 1.
Flat Mode: play the entire disc 1/12 This mode is always on (default). During the Flat Mode all the data folders with MP3, JPEG & movies will be played in sequence. If the Flat Mode function is off, it will only play the selected folder; other folders are disabled. / TRACK 01 TRACK 02 Flat Mode Repeat : Off Mode Normal : TRACK 03 TRACK 04 TRACK 05 Music Playing TRACK 06 Repeat: play repetitively 1/12 Repeat function has 4 options: Off, Single, Folder, All.
Edit Mode Program View Add to Program 1/12 / TRACK 01 Notice: Edit Mode/Program view/Add to program functions are all related and can not be implemented during play mode or any other program function. Edit Mode TRACK 02 Program View TRACK 03 Add to Program TRACK 04 TRACK 05 Music Playing TRACK 06 Album: ------------ Method: Make sure disc playback is off. Move cursor to Edit Mode function and press OK. After Edit Mode is selected, open the folder and select the songs which will be compiled.
DVD Basics To get the optimum use out of the DVD section, make sure you read this section completely. Regional Coding Both the DVD player and DVDs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the codes don’t match, the disc won’t play. This unit’s code is region 1. Other regional codes cannot be played in this unit. The unit will display “WRONG REGION”. Types of Discs your DVD will play • DVD* disc - DVD discs which contain video.
TURNING THE UNIT ON OR OFF 1. Pushing in the Screen Release button will unlock the LCD screen and it will drop down slightly. Pivot the screen downward until a comfortable viewing angle is reached. The hinge friction will hold the screen in position while the system is in use. 2. Pressing the power button* on the unit or the remote control will turn the system on and off. When in use the internal backlighting will illuminate the controls. 3.
OVERHEAD DOME LIGHTS The Dome Lights integrated into the unit are controlled by a three position slide switch. Sliding the switch to the ON position will turn the lights ON. The OFF position will prevent the lights from turning ON with the vehicle’s interior lighting, and the auto position will allow the lights to turn ON and OFF with the vehicle’s interior lighting. Refer to the Installation Guide for wire connections.
SOURCE FEATURE* AV 1 The AV 1 input may be connected to a Video Cassette Player (VCP), video game system, or other audio / video devices. To access the A/V inputs, turn the unit on and press the S (source) button or the Source button on the remote control until "AV 1" is displayed on the screen. Turn the video source component on with its power button or remote control.
USING THE WIRELESS GAME CONTROLLER The Game Controller transmits to the unit with two infrared transmitters located on the front of the Game Controller. The Game Controller must be pointed toward the unit for correct operation. Press the source button on the remote control or the unit until the GAME OSD* is displayed. GAME CONTROLLER FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 1.Install two AAA batteries in the Game Controller. Observe the correct polarity. 2.Use the ON/OFF selector switch to turn on the Game Controller.
TROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTION PROBLEM IR remote inoperative —Ensure that the batteries in the remote are fresh. —Verify that the remote sensor eye is not obstructed. —If monitor is set to M1, press M1 button on remote; If monitor is set to M2, press M2 on remote. Disc won't play —Insert a disc with the label side facing up. —Check the type of disc you put into disc tray. This DVD only plays DVDs, audio CDs And MP3s. —Both of the unit and the disc are coded by region.
SOLUTION PROBLEM Not allowed at the moment —The feature or action cannot be completed at this time because: 1. The disc’s software restricts it. 2. The disc’s software doesn’t support the feature (e.g., angles) 3. The feature is not available at the moment. 4. 4 title or chapter number that is out of range. Picture is distorted —The disc might be damaged. Try another disc. —It is normal for some distortion to appear during forward or reverse scan.
REPLACEMENT PARTS Remote Control SPECIFICATIONS 136-4840 LCD Backlighting Edge Light Tube Resolution 2400 x 480 Pixels 1, 152, 000 Operation Temperature 32 ~131º F (0 ~ 55º C) Storage Temperature -4 ~ 158º F (-20 ~ 70º C) Backlit life 30,000 Hours Video Display System NTSC / PAL Headphone Audio Output 0.03W @ 32 ohms Video Output 1.0Vp-p @ 75 ohms Power Source 12V DC Dimension LxWxH 14.0” x 12.0” x 2.0” 356mm x 305mm x 51mm Specifications subject to change without notice.
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Mobile Video Products AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
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