Audiovox DS9106, DS9106PK User Manual

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DS9106/DS9106PK

9" Portable DVD Player

Table of Contents

A.Introduction ............................................................................................. 7

B.DVD and Disc Information ..................................................................... 7

C.Contents ................................................................................................ 8

D.Powering and Installation ......................................................................... 8

E.Vehicle Installation ................................................................................. 9

F.Controls, Indicators, and Connectors.......................................................10

G.Loading and Playing a Disc ..................................................................... 12

H.Basic Operation........................................................................................ 12

I.Menu ....................................................................................................... 13

J.Display...................................................................................................... 13

K.Playing Audio CDs.................................................................................... 18

L.Playing JPEG Files..................................................................................... 19

M.Connecting to Other Electronic Equipment...................................................... 20

N.Setup ...................................................................................................... 21

O.Specifications ......................................................................................... 29

P.Rechargeable Built-in Battery Use........................................................... 29

Q.Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 31

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Important Safety Instructions

Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product;
however, as with any electronic product, precautions should be observed
during handling and use.

l Read all instructions prior to use.
l Keep these instructions.
l Heed all warnings.
l Follow all instructions.
l Do not use the DVD Player near water.
l Clean only with dry cloth.
l Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that pro­duce heat.

l Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

l Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu-

larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the DVD Player.

l Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
l Unplug this DVD Player during lightning storms or when unused for

long periods of time.

l Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is re-

quired when the DVD Player has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the DVD Player, the DVD Player has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.

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Additional Safety Information

l An LCD panel or video monitor used for television reception,

video or DVD play that operates when the vehicle is in gear or
when the parking brake is not applied must be installed to the
rear of the driver’s seat where it will not be visible, directly or
indirectly, to the operator of the motor vehicle.

l CAUTION! CD and DVD products utilize a laser. Do not try to

open the product. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

l CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

l Warning: Your DVD player contains a battery and charging sys-

tem which is designed to work in temperatures that do not ex­ceed 50oC (122oF). Leaving this product in a closed automobile
or in the trunk of an automobile where temperature may exceed
50oC may result in permanent battery damage, fire, or explosion.
Please remove your product from the automobile when you exit,
do not place your product in the trunk of your automobile, and do
not leave your product in any location where temperature may
exceed 50oC.

CAUTION

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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FCC Information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference which may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not

expressly approved by manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate this product.

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Manufacturer

Audiovox Electronics Corp.,
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788

Service Information

This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appro­priate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service,
refer to the warranty included in this user manual.

For Your Records

Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase to obtain warranty parts
and service.
In the event that service should be required, you may need both the model
number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and
place of purchase, and the serial number:

Model No.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.

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A. Introduction

Thank you for choosing the DS9106/DS9106PK portable DVD player.
The main features include a 9" wide Screen (16:9 Aspect Ratio) Liq­uid Crystal Display (LCD) monitor and a DVD player. The unit ap­plies the latest state of the art electronics and is designed for use in
hotels, offices or your home. The unit is constructed to provide years
of reliable, trouble-free service and is compact so that you can take
it with you anywhere and is designed for quick and easy installation.
Please read the entire instruction manual supplied with this product
prior to using. The documentation will assist you in using the system
properly to obtain the best equipment performance. Please save this

manual for later use.

B. DVD and Disc Information

DVD Copy Protection - 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.

DVD Regional Code - Your DVD player
has been designed to process regional
management information that is stored
on DVD discs. The regional code for your player is 1 (The U.S., & U.
S. Territories and Canada). Only DVD discs that have regional codes
of 1 or ALL (for all regions) can be played by your player.

Discs - Do not use irregularly shaped discs such as heart or star­shaped discs as they may cause the unit to malfunction. Do not stick
paper, tape or glue on the disc. Do not expose the disc to direct sun­light or heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not touch the surface
of the disc. Handle the disc by its edge. Clean the disc by wiping the
disc from the center out with a cleaning cloth. Remove the disc from
the unit and store it in its case after playing. Some playback opera­tions of discs may be intentionally fixed by software producers. Since
this unit plays discs according to the disc contents the software pro­ducers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also
refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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C. Contents

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

1. 1 x9’’ Portable DVD Player with built in battery*

2. 1 xAC to DC Power Adapter

3. 1 xAutomotive Power Adapter

4. 1 xCarrying Bag**

5. 2 x Foldable Headphones**

6. 1 xInstruction Manual

7. 1 x Product Registration Card

8. 1 x eMusic Card

* DS9106 & DS9106PK can operate on a fully charged battery for six hours.
** Only for DS9106PK.

D. Powering and Installation

1. Powering the System Indoors (Refer to Figure 1)

Plug one end of the AC to DC adapter into the DC input jack on the
right side of the main unit, then plug the other end into the 100~240V
AC power receptacle.

2. Powering the System in a Car (Refer to Figure 1)
Plug one end of the Automotive Power adapter into the DC input
jack on the unit, then plug the other end into the vehicle power outlet.

DC 9-12V

(Indoor Use)

(Mobile Use)

Figure 1

3. To Charge the Built-in Battery

Plug one end of the AC to DC power adapter into the DC jack on the
side of the player, as shown in Figure 1, then plug the other end into
the 100~240V AC power outlet. If the player is powered off, the charge
indicator will turn red indicating the battery is charging.
Once fully charged, the charge indicator will turn off. Once the indi­cator is off, remove the AC to DC power adapter wall plug.

NOTE: Your new battery must be charged a minimum of eight hours before the

first usage. DS9106/DS9106PK needs seven hours to fully recharge the
battery.

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E. Vehicle Installation *

Installing the DVD Player onto the Seat Back in a Car

(Refer to Figure 2)

Carrying Bag Closed

Elastic
Straps

Vehicle Headrest

Vehicle
Seat Back

Carrying Bag Opened

Headrest Strap

Seat Back
Strap

Figure 2

1) Unfold the carrying bag, and place the DVD player on the bag
beneath the elastic straps. Ensure that the unit’s corners are
secured by the elastic straps.

2) Secure the upper portion of the carrying bag to the headrest sup­port bars using the headrest strap. Adjust the headrest strap

until the bag is firmly secured.

3) Secure the lower portion of the carrying bag to the vehicle seat
back using the seat back strap. Adjust the seat back strap until

the bag is firmly secured.

* The bag is only provided for DS9106PK.

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F. Controls, Indicators, and Connectors

1. Unit View (Refer to Figure 3)

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