Audiovox AVT-988 User Manual

9” COLOR TV / MONITOR
DC OPERATION WITH REMOTE CONTROL
AVT-988 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE

VAN AND RV INDUSTRIES

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR THE USE

OF A VIDEO MONITOR IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

• A VIDEO MONITOR / TV is designed for rear passenger 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 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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER SERVICEABLE 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.

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.

DO NOT OPEN

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

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 for some specific reason, such as the
possibility of loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not to be unplugged
by the user for cleaning.

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 19KV at
minimum brightness.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

POWER SUPPLY

The AVT-988 is designed for 12 Volt operation.

CAR BATTERY OPERATION

A cigarette lighter adapter cable is supplied for use in any 12 volt, negative ground battery vehicle. Simply insert the
DC plug on the end of the cable into the DC POWER JACK (9) on the back of the TV set, and the other end of the
cable into the cigarette lighter receptacle of the vehicle. The television is now ready for operation.

Rear of TV

Remove plug from cigarette lighter receptacle when unit is not in use.

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1. Front Panel Controls

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¬ POWER Button

• Press once to turn on TV

• Press again to turn off TV

- VOLUME Buttons

• Press volume “+” to increase volume, or press VOLUME “-“ to decrease volume.

• The “+” and “-“ buttons are also used to adjust the picture. When the PICTURE display disappears from the

screen, these buttons once again become the volume adjustment controls.

® CHANNEL Buttons

• Press CHANNEL s to see the next higher channel in memory.

• Press CHANNEL t to see the next lower channel in memory.

• The s and t buttons are also used to select functions on the menu.

¯ MENU Button

• Press the MENU button to display the menu.

• Press s or t to select desired function, then press ENTER button to end the choice.

• Details about using each function are on page 11.

° ENTER Button

• To end the choice on the first menu or the second menu.

• Details about using each function are on page 11.

± Remote Sensor

• Receives commands from remote control.

• When using the remote control, point it toward this sensor.

² AUDIO / VIDEO Input Jack

• Use an audio/video cable to connect this jack to the audio/video output from a video camera, VCR, video
game, etc.

• These jacks on the front can only be used for direct audio and video input on the “VIDEO 2” mode.

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