Audiovox MVDV4A User Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

by AUDIOTOX®

MVDV4A

PORTABLE DVD PLAYER

128-6364A

A. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

^ The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the userto the presence of uninsulated "

dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing)instructions

in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance

to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltages are present inside the

enclosure. Do not open the cabinet.

CAUTION: CAUTION:

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade plug to wide slot, fully insert.

The unit employs a laser system.To ensure the proper use of the unit, read

this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. If the unit requires servicing, contact the seller or our service center- see "troubleshooting". To

prevent direct exposure to the laser radiation, do not open the cabinet. In

visible laser radiation when the cabinet is opened or the interlocks are

defeated. Do not stare into the laser beams. Use of any controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified

herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

WARNING: Not for use where video monitor is visible to driver to avoid risk of serious injury

or possible violation of state laws.

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B. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(1) Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read

before the product is operated.

(2) Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained

for future reference.

(3) Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating

instructions should be adhered to . (4) Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed (5) Cleaning - unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not

use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

(6) Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product

manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

(7) Water and moisture - Do not use this 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 product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,

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

(9) A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,

excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

(10) Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of

power source indicated on the rear panel. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

(11) Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized

alternating-current line plug(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

(12) Power- Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they

are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

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B. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(13) Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or

when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

(14) Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the

vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

(15) Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

(16) Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product

through result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

(17) Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or

removing qualified service personnel.

(18) Damages Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and

refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.

a) When the power- supply cord or plug is damaged.

b) If liquid has been spilled , or objects have fallen into the product. c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) If the 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 product to its normal operation.

e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this

indicates a need for service.

(19) Replacement parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

(20) Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repair to this product, ask

the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

(21) Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products(including amplifiersjthat produce heat.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS“

B. IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS“ ® ° »2=-3

C. FEATURES“5i“^“^“5i“5i“^“?:“?:“^“^“^4

D. ABOUT MANUAL“;i“si“?i“;i“»:“?i“?i“s:5« E. PLAYABLE F. TERMS FOR DISCS

G. BEFORE OPERATION

H. PRECAUTIONS FOR DISCS

I. PREPARATIONS BEFORE

K. FUNCTION SETTING“?!“?!“?!“S?!“?!“?:“?!20

MENU SETTING“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!20

L. PLAY DISCS IN

VARIOUS

•“ AUDIO M0DE“?!“?!“?:“?!“?:“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!25

•« M UTE“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?! “?= 2 5 FAST PLAY“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?:“?!“?:“?!“?:“:e6

•* SLOW PLAY“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!‘26

■0 REPEAT PLAY“

•» SELECT SUBTITLES“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“28

OPERATION“?=“7:“;i“?i“?:“;i“?i“;i“5i“;i8^

CHECK ACCESSORIES“

« USE REMOTE CONTROL“8

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•f DISPLAY“?i“?:“^“ji“?i“?:“?:“?:“**^0

■» REAR PANEL“^“»:“?:“^“?!“»:“^“^10

•» NAMES AND LAYOUT OF REMOTE CONTROLS“?i“5i“?!“5>:“?i“5i“?!“5>:“9ii 1 1

■* CONNECTIONS

•0 ANGLES SELECT“ “?!“?!“?! “?!28

•“ ZOOM PLAY“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“fc!“?!29

M. PLAY MP3 DISCS N. OTHERS“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?:“90

•»TROUBLE SHOOTING“?!“?!“?!“?!“30

■»TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS“?!“?«!

O. INSTALLATION“ :a° »32“ ?!

•»INSTALLATION GUIDE“?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“?82

J. BASIC OPERATIONS

•• SYSTEM SETTING

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•» DVD MENU PLAY“?! “^“"W

•» AUDIO/VIDEO IN“;* “?!“?!“?!“?!“?!“10

C. FEATURES

1. OUTSTANDING

SOUND QUALITY

Dolby Digital PP.'^ system developed by

Dolby Laboratories features high quality audio which can be played in DVD or CD disc at home.

2. HIGH DEFINITION

The unit adopts MPEG2 coding format and brings the horizontal resolution over 500 lines.

6, ZOOM

It can enlarge pictures twice or three or four

times as large.

It can also shrink pictures 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4 as

big.

7, MULTI-FUNCTIONS

Fast forward, fast reverse, slow play, frame

(step) play, repeat play .

3. UNIQUE FUNCTIONS

Multi-angle and multi-language.

Parental lock makes it easy to control the content of discs.

4. SCREEN

4x3 screen and wide screen (16:9) are available.

5. COMPATIBILITY

8, CONTENT DISPLAY

Colored fluorescent display and English OSD, make the disc content clearer.

9, VIDEO OUTPUT

Standard video output mode and easy system change.

The unit can play DVD, CD and MP3 discs.

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.

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D. ABOUT MANUAL

This manual mainly introduces howto use the buttons on the remote control. You may operate the unit if the buttons

on the unit have the same or similar

names as to those on the remote

control.

The marks shown in the right chart are used in the manual. "Q" may appear on the TV screen

during operation. This icon means the

function explained in the owner's

manual is not available on that disc.

INDICATION

MARK

functions of DVD

^DVI^

^ CD^

functions of CD

E. PLAYABLE DISCS

TYPE MARK CONTENT SIZE

DVD

VIDEO

audio+video

(motion pictures)

12cm

8cm

12cm

PLAYING TIME

approx . 2h rs (s ing le-si de disc)

approx . 4h rs (d oub le-s ide d is c)

approx . SO mins (sin gle -sid e di sc)

approx . 16 0min s(do uble -sid e dis c)

approx. 74mins

DIGITAL AUDIO

audio

8cm

approx. 20mins

eOOmins

MP3

audio

12cm

Note: Region codes for DVD disc are printed on the rear panel, only the disc with

same code can be played.

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F. TERMS FOR DISCS

- TITLE

The images or music of a DVD are divided

into some units, among which title is the biggest one. To an image in video software, title is movie; to a piece of music in audio software, it is disk.

Each title has a indication number which makes it easy to locate.

STRUCTURE OF DVD

- CHAPTER

It is the smallest unit of a DVD. A title is made up of several chapters, and each chapter has a numberfor search. But some discs may not have numbered chapters.

- TRACK

The music in a CD. Each track has a

numberfor search.

STRUCTURE OF CD

DISK

TRACK

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G. BEFORE OPERATION

WHEN DRIVING

Keep the volume level low enough to be

aware of road and traffic conditions.

WHEN CAR WASHING

Do not expose the product to water or excessive moisture. This could cause electrical shorts, fire or other damage.

WHEN PARKED

Parking in direct sunlight can produce very

Use of the unit in a humid place. In these cases, the unit can not work. Unload the disc and leave the unit on for about one hour to evaporate the water.

CLEANING

•i* Use soft cloth with a little neutral detergent to wipe the cabinet, panel and controls. Never use abrasive paper, polishing powder or solvent like alcohol and gasoline.

high temperatures inside your vehicle. Give the interior a chance to cool down before starting playback.

PLACEMENT

Put the unit where ventilation is good

enough to prevent overheating.

Never put the unit in direct sunlight or near

heat sources.

Put the unit horizontally, never put any

H. PRECAUTIONS FOR DISC

HANDLING DISC

To keep the disc clean, do not touch the play sides of the disc.

^ Do not attach paper or tape to the disc.

heavy object on the unit.

** To protect the laser, do not put the unit

where there is most dust. If there is dust

on the laser, use a cleaning disc to dean it.

Refer to the operation instructions of

the cleaning disc you bought.

CONDENSATION

Water will appear on the pickup lens in the following cases:

Keep the disc away from direct sunlight or heat sources. Store the disc in a disc case after

playback.

CLEANING DISC

Before playback, wipe the disc outwards from the center with clean cloth.

The unit is suddenly moved a cold place to a warm place.

** The unit is put in a room with a heater, or

in the cold air from a air-conditioner.

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Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray.

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I. PREPARATIONS BEFORE OPERATION

This part introduces the work to be done before operating the unit.

CHECK ACCESSORIES

Check if you have all the accessories after the carton is opened.

Audio cords

** Video cord

Remote control AAA batteries Owner's manual

2(L+R channels)

1 1 2 1

^ External remote sensor 1 ^ Mounting fittings 1 ** DC 12V power source cord 1

USE REMOTE CONTROL

1. Open the battery cover

3. Close the battery cover.

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4. Point the remote control at the external remote sensor or point the remote control at

the display window, operate in the range of 5

meters and 30' from the front of the remote

sensor. Make sure there is no barrier

between them.

Notes:

1. The batteries can last about 6 months

generally.

Change the batteries if the remote control

2. Insert two AAA batteries, make sure to match "+" and on the batteries to marks inside the battery compartment.

does not work.

2. If the remote control is not used for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent battery

leakage.

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L PREPARATIONS BEFORE OPERATION

FRONT PANEL

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POWER ON/STANDBY DISC TRAY

PLAY OPEN/CLOSE PAUSE

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STOP REMOTE SENSOR DISPLAY STANDBY INDICATOR

VIDEO IN

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AUDIO IN

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