Audiovox AVT-597 User Manual

5” COLOR TV/MONITOR

DC OPERATION WITH REMOTE CONTROL

AVT-597 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR THE

VAN AND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF A

VIDEO MONITOR/TV IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

• A VIDEO MONITOR/TV is designed for rear seat viewing only. This product may only be installed in the rear
seat compartment of the vehicle, out of the driver’s view.

• Installation in any other area of the vehicle, including anywhere within the driver’s view, is illegal in most states,
provinces and countries and may lead to driver distraction resulting in an accident, injury and or death. If you
are unsure of regulations regarding this, please consult your local laws to determine how this applies to you.

• Users should be aware of the possible noise distraction caused by the use of the product and should carefully
monitor the volume so as not to interfere with the driver’s attention to surrounding traffic conditions.

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHIC SYMBOLS:

CAUTION

DO NOT OPEN

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

The lightning flash with arrowhead within
a triangle is intended to tell the user that
parts inside the product are a risk of
electric shock to persons.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The exclamation point within a triangle
is intended to tell the user that important
operating and servicing instructions are
in the papers with the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instruction should be read before the
appliance is operated.

2. Retain instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning – Unplug this video product from the DC supplying outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Exception; A product
that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for some specific reason, such as the
possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be
unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude in the cleaning
description otherwise required.

6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this video product near water – for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the
like.

8. Accessories – Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer.

9. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure
reliable operations of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the video products on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. This video product
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a book case or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10. Power Sources – This video product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. For video products intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. Lightning – For added protection for this video product receiver during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the DC power supplying outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage
to the video product due to lightning.

12. Overload – Do not overload DC supplying outlets and extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

13. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

14. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing
cover may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

15. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this video product from the DC supplying outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or adapter is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or object have fallen into the video product.

c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an
Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal
operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a
need for service.

16. Replacement Parts – When the replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.

17. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in
proper operating condition.

SERVICE SAFETY INFORMATION

1. For your protection, please read these instructions completely and comply with all
warnings, cautions and instructions placed on the set or described in the operating
instructions.

2. Electrical components that are likely to be replaced in the field and that are critical with

respect to the safety are identified on the schematic diagram by the symbol of a
exclamation point within a triangle.

3. Warning: This product included critical mechanical and electrical parts which are essential

for X radiation safety. For continued safety replace critical components only with exact
replacement parts given in the parts list. Operating high voltage for this product is 11KV at
minimum brightness.