Audiovox DS9843T User Manual

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DS9843T

Portable DVD Player

Owner’s Manual

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

Notice

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.

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.

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.

Licensed under one or more of the following patents:

Patent Numbers: 5,583,936; 6,381,747; 6,516,132; 6,836,549; and 7,050,698.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

Placement

• To prevent ﬁ re or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

• Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table to prevent it from falling.

• Keep the unit away from strong magnets, heat sources, direct sunlight, or excessive dust.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the unit.

• When you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about one hour before operating the unit, or remove the disc and leave the unit turned on until the moisture evaporates.

Installation

• Ensure that the unit is installed and used in accordance with the instructions and illustrations provided in this manual.

Objects and Liquids

• Do not push objects of any kind into the unit through openings.

• Do not spill, splash or spray liquid of any kind on or in the system (this may result in a ﬁ re or electric shock).

• Do not place anything heavy on the unit.

• Do not place any open ﬂ ame sources, such as lighted candles, on the unit.

Ventilation

• To ensure proper ventilation and proper operation, never cover or block the slots and openings with a cloth or other material.

Disassembly

• Do not attempt to disassemble the case or replace the battery. There is a risk of electric shock and/or exposure to Laser Radiation. Contact qualiﬁ ed service personnel if your system is in need of repair.

Cleaning the Unit

• When cleaning, make sure the system is unplugged from the power source.

• Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

• Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the DVD Player system only.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

Headphones

• Excessive sound pressure from headphones can cause hearing loss.

• Connect earphones or headphones to the headphone jack with the volume set low and increase it if required. When earphones or headphones are connected, no sound will be emitted from the built-in speaker system.

Disc

• Do not use irregularly shaped discs such as heart or star-shaped 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.

Cleaning and handling the disc.

CONTENTS

Warnings and Cautions ....................................................................................................................2

Contents ...........................................................................................................................................5

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................6

Vehicle Installation ............................................................................................................................7

Charging the Battery.........................................................................................................................9

Controls and Indicators...................................................................................................................10

Remote Control Operation..............................................................................................................12

Connecting to a TV .........................................................................................................................16

System Setup .................................................................................................................................17

Playback .........................................................................................................................................26

Speciﬁ cations .................................................................................................................................31

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................................32

Owner’s Notes ................................................................................................................................34

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the DS9843T Portable DVD Player. The player’s features include a 9” Swivel Screen (16:9 Aspect Ratio) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitor and a DVD Player.

The player incorporates the latest state-of-the-art electronics and is designed for use in hotels, ofﬁ ces, homes or vehicles. The player is constructed to provide years of reliable, trouble-free service, is compact so that you can take it with you anywhere, and is designed for quick and easy set up.

Please read the entire instruction manual supplied with this product prior to operation. The documentation will assist you in setting up the system properly to obtain the best equipment performance. Please save this manual for later use.

Features

• 270-degree Rotatable 9” LCD Screen

• Two Optional Aspect Ratios (16:9 and 4:3)

• Remote Control

• Two 3.5 mm Headphone Jacks

• Audio/Video Output Jack

• USB Slot

• SD/MMC/MS Card Slot

• Compatible with DVD, VCD, CD, MP3, CD-R, DVD-RW, JPEG, Kodak Picture CD, etc.

• Support Playback Control: Play, Pause, Stop, Fast Forward Playback, Fast Reverse Playback, etc.

• 4 Hour Playback

• Internal Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery

• Operated with 9-12 VDC Power Supply

Package Contents

1. 1 x Portable DVD Player

2. 1 x Instruction Manual

3. 1 x Product Registration Card

4. 1 x Remote Control

5. 1 x CR2025 Lithium Battery

6. 1 x AC/DC Power Adapter

7. 1 x Vehicle DC Power Adapter

8. 1 x Carry/Headrest Bag

9. 2 x Headphones

10. 1 x AV Cable

VEHICLE INSTALLATION

Installing the DVD Player On a Seat Back In a Car

Installation Using the Supplied Carry Bag

1. Unfold the carry bag, and place the DVD Player on the bag beneath the elastic straps. Ensure

that the player’s corners are secured by the elastic straps. Ensure that the center strap is across the face of the DVD Player.

2. Secure the upper portion of the carry bag to the headrest support bars using the headrest

strap. Adjust the headrest strap until the bag is ﬁ rmly secured.

3. Secure the lower portion of the carry bag to the vehicle seat-back using the seat-back strap.

Adjust the seat-back strap until the bag is ﬁ rmly secured.

VEHICLE INSTALLATION

Installation Using the Headrest Bracket System

(Audiovox part number BRKT2 - sold separately)

1. Raise the headrest to get access to the headrest posts.

2. Clamp front bracket (A) and rear bracket (B) around the headrest posts.

3. Insert the four screws (C) in four places and evenly tighten the screws.

4. Install the player, at the attachment points, on to the hooks (E) on the mounting plate (F).

5. Slide the quick disconnect bracket (D) and DVD player into the rear bracket (B). Make sure it

is locked into the bracket.

6. Secure the swivel LCD screen in place using the movable hook (G).

7. Rotate the player to the desired viewing position and tighten the knob.

To remove the player:

1. Press the buttons on both sides of the quick disconnect bracket (D).

2. At the same time, pull the quick disconnect bracket (D) out of the rear bracket (B).

Three

Attachment

Points

Back of Player

CHARGING THE BATTERY

The DVD player is powered by a lithium-polymer battery. It has no memory effect and thus it can be recharged at any time regardless of whether it is fully or partially discharged.

The player can be recharged when it is powered on or off. When the power is off, it takes about 3 to 4 hours to fully charge the battery. When the power is on, it takes approximately ten hours to charge the battery. When fully charged, the battery can be used for about four hours.

While the player is charging, the battery charge indicator will be illuminated red. When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge indicator will be illuminated green.

To Charge the Battery

The player can be charged using the AC/DC Power Adapter or the Vehicle DC Power Adapter.

By AC/DC Power Adapter:

Connect the AC/DC Power Adapter to the DC IN 9-12V jack on the player, then plug the adapter into a 120 VAC outlet.

By Vehicle DC Power Adapter:

Plug one end of the Vehicle DC Power Adapter into the DC IN 9-12V jack on the player, then plug the other end into the vehicle DC accessory socket of a car.

Do not charge the DVD player in the vehicle when the vehicle is not running.

Use and Maintenance of the Rechargeable Battery

1. The working temperature of the rechargeable battery is 32°F (0°C) to 95°F (35°C).

2. Always unplug the player when it is not being used or charged.

3. If you do not plan to use the battery for an extended period of time (one week or longer), we

recommend that you fully charge the battery. For longer periods of storage, please recharge the battery at least once every two months to maintain the battery in optimum condition.

4. Once the battery is fully discharged, immediately recharge the battery (regardless of whether

you plan to use the DVD player or not) in order to maximize battery life.

5. Recharge efﬁ ciency will degrade when temperatures drop below 50°F (10°C) or exceed 95°F

(35 °C).

6. The battery compartment contains a temperature sensor. If the temperature exceeds 104°F

(40°C) when charging the unit, the power will turn off automatically and the red charge indicator on the side of the unit will ﬂ ash. In this case, disconnect the power adapter, wait for the unit to cool down, then reconnect the power adapter.

7. Heat is produced during charging. This is normal.

8. Do not subject the battery to strong impacts.

9. Keep the battery away from humidity and excessive heat.

10. The battery is not user serviceable. Please contact Audiovox in the event the battery will

not charge.

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Front View

Top View

1. SPEAKER OUTPUT

2. 9” SWIVEL LCD SCREEN

3. BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR Steadily lit green when the battery is charging. Steadily lit red when the battery is charged.

4. INFRARED REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

5. ON/OFF INDICATOR Steadily lit green when the player is on.

6. DVD/USB/SD BUTTON Press repeatedly to switch to available USB or SD/MMC/MS CARD signal sources, or to return to the DVD mode.

7. SETUP BUTTON Press to enter/exit the setup menu.

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8. VOL- BUTTON Press to decrease the volume.

9. VOL+ BUTTON Press to increase the volume.

10. PLAY/PAUSE ( Press once to pause playback, then press again to continue playback.

11. STOP ( ) BUTTON Press to stop playback.

12. PREVIOUS ( ) /UP BUTTON

Press to skip to the previous chapter/track.

13. FAST FORWARD ( ) /RIGHT BUTTON Press repeatedly for fast forward playback. The available speeds are 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, and 32X.

14. OK BUTTON Press to enter a highlighted item in a menu or to conﬁ rm and execute a selection.

15. NEXT ( )/DOWN BUTTON Press to skip to the next chapter/track.

16. FAST REWIND ( )/LEFT BUTTON Press repeatedly for fast reverse playback. The available speeds are 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, and 32X.

17. OPEN BUTTON Press to open the disc tray cover.

18. DISC TRAY COVER

) BUTTON

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Side View

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1. USB SLOT

2. MMC/SD/MS CARD SLOT

3. 3.5 mm HEADPHONE 1 JACK When headphones are connected, no sound will be emitted from the speakers.

4. AV OUT JACK

5. 3.5 mm HEADPHONE 2 JACK When headphones are connected, sound is emitted from the speakers.

6. ON/OFF SWITCH Slide the switch to the ON position to turn on the player. Slide the switch to the OFF position to switch off the player.

7. DC IN 9-12V JACK

9″ Swivel LCD Screen

The LCD screen is connected to the main body of the player via a rotatable hinge. The screen can be rotated clockwise horizontally from the beginning position and counterclockwise from the ending position by 270 degrees. You can open up the screen and rotate it the same time.

Note: Do not rotate the screen beyond its maximum extent. Forcing the screen beyond its

maximum extent will damage the unit.

Beginning Position

Ending P osit i on

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