Audiovox MVDVD2 User Manual

Mobile/Home DVD Video Player

MVDVD2

Operating Manual

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The lightning flash with a arrowhead symbol within an equilateral tri­angle is intended to alert the user to 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 appliance.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE

PAS OUVRIR

WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PART INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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Safety Precautions

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUE, INTRO­DUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS
LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET
POUSSER JUSQU AU FOUD.

This digital video disc player emplo ys a Laser System. T o
ensure proper use of this product, please read this
owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference.
Should the unit require maintenance, contact an author­ized service location - see warranty.
Use of control adjustment or the performance of proce­dures other than those specified may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.

To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do no try to
open the enclosure.
Visible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeat­ed.
DO NOT STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM.

CAUTION:

ATTENTION:

CAUTION:

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Safety Precautions

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 Rule. 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 to 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.

Any modifications of the units on factory settings
besides setup menu are the responsibility of the user.

FCC NOTICE:

WARNING:

In the space provided below, record the Model and Ser ial No. located
on the rear panel of your DVD video player.

Model No.__________________ Serial No. __________________

Retain this information for future reference.

1. Read The Owner’s Manual After Unpacking This Product.

Read the owner’s manual carefully, and follow all the operating and

other instructions.

2. Power Source

This product should be operated only from the type or power source
indicated on the marketing label. 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.

3. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for v entilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from ov er-heat­ing. The openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, r ug or
the similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in instal­lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufactured instructions have been adhered to.

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Impor tant Safety Instructions

CAUTION:
PLEASE READ AND OBSER VE ALL W ARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL
AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. R E TAIN THIS
BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal
safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The
safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the
following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is
fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be
repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE
EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

Impor tant Safety Instructions

4. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

5. 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.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. 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, conveniences receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.

8. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets. Extension cords or integral conven­ience receptacles such as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.

9. Lightning

For added protection for this product during storms, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.

10. 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 product.

11. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manu­facturer as they may cause hazards.

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Impor tant Safety Instructions

12. Disc Tray

Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. It may
cause serious personal injury or do damage to the machine.

13. Burden

Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product. The object
may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the
product.

14. Safety Check

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

15. Disc

Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc. These discs are
easily broken and may cause serious personal injury and product mal­function.

16. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the power port 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 prod-

uct.

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 oper ating instructions. Improper adjustments
of other controls may result in damage and will then require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the prod­uct to its normal operation

e. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance

a need for service is indicated.

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Impor tant Safety Instructions

17. Servicing

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

18. Replacement Parts

When replacements parts are required, be sure the ser vice techni­cian has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or the
same substitutions may results in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

19. 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 wa y. This is a safety f eature . 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.

20. Temperature

If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerate
rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before oper­ating it.

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Precautions

Handling Y our DVD

When Shipping the DVD video player, the original shipping
carton and packing materials should be used. For maxi­mum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed
at the factory.
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the
DVD video player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products
in contact with the DVD video player for a long time. They
will leave marks on the finish.
The top and rear panels of the DVD video player may
become warm after a long period of use. This is not a mal­function.
When the D VD video pla yer is not in use , be sure to remov e
the disc and turn off the power.
If you do not use the DVD video player for a long period of
time, the unit may not function properly in the future. Tur n
on and use the DVD video player occasionally.

Where to Locate Your DVD

When you place this DVD video player near a TV, radio or
video cassette recorder (VCR), the playback picture may
become poor and the sound may be distorted. In this case,
place the D VD video pla yer a wa y from the TV, radio or VCR.

Cleaning Y our DVD

Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning.

• For stubborn dirt, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solu­tion, wring well and wipe. Use a dry cloth to wipe it dry. Do
not use any type of solvent, such as thinner or benzine, as
they may damage the surface of the DVD video player.

• If you use a chemical saturated cloth to clean the unit, fol­low that product’s instructions.

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Precautions

To Obtain a Clear Picture

The DVD video player is a high technology, precision
device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are
dirty or worn down, the picture quality becomes poor. To
obtain a clear picture, we recommend regular inspection
and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) every
1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environ­ment. For details, contact your nearest dealer.

Beware of Moisture Condensation

Moisture condensation damages the DVD video player.
Please read the following carefully.

Moisture condensation occurs, for example, when you pour
a cold drink into a glass on a warm day. Drops of water
form on the outside of the glass. In the same day, moisture
may condense on the optical pick-up lens inside this unit,
one of the most crucial internal parts of the D VD video pla y­er.

Moisture condensation occurs during the following cases:

• When you bring the DVD video player directly from a cold place
to a warm place.

• In summer, when you use the DVD video player in a hot and
humid place just after you move the unit from an air conditioned
room.

• When you use the DVD video player in a humid place.

Do not use the DVD video player when moisture conden­sation may occur.

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Introduction ...................... 1

Safety Precautions .............. 2 - 3

Important Safety Instructions

.......................................... 4 - 7

Precautions ........................ 8 - 9

Identification of Control ...... 11

Remote Control ................. 12 - 13

What is MP3 and VCD ?..... 14 - 16

Playing Back a Disc .......... 17 - 21

Locating a Specific Title, Chapter

or Track .............................. 22 - 26

Zooming a Picture .............. 27

Selecting the Camera Angle/

Selecting a Language ........ 28 - 29

Selecting Subtitles ............. 30

Using the On-Screen

Display .............................. 31

Setting the Parental Lock... 32 - 33

Customizing the Function

Settings ............................. 34

Notes on Discs ................... 35 - 37

Before Calling Service

Personnel ........................... 38 - 39

Specifications ..................... 40

Memo ................................. 41 - 42

Warranty .......................... 43 - 44

Table of Content

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Identification of Control

FRONT PANEL

BACK PANEL

INSTALLATION

MOUNTING

When choosing a mounting location, the DVD unit should be stable and
in a position where sufficient cooling is available . Bef ore mounting, attach
the supplied brackets and hardware for top or bottom mount.

Plug the supplied cigarette lighter adaptor cord into the back of the DVD
unit and run the wire to a accessory power outlet. (Some vehicles do not
have accessory power outlets. In this case, the cigarette lighter must be
used.) The unit can also be hard wired by connecting wires from the ter­minal block located on the rear panel of the DVD unit to a 12V DC power
source (be sure to observe correct polarity). Plug the supplied yellow
video cable into the video output of the DVD unit and plug the other end
into the video input of the monitor (not supplied). Repeat this process
with the red and white audio cords. You are now ready to tur n on the
power, check the display, insert a movie and press play to begin DVD
operation.

MVDVD2

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OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL

Operating DVD video player with the remote control.

ON
OFF

L-AUDIO IN-R VIDEO IN

O/C

STOP

SKIP

PLAY

MENU

SKIP

DVD/VIDEO CD/ CD PLAYER

30

30

O/C MUTE DISPLAY SWITCH

AUDIO SUB-T ANGLE TITLE

1234

5678

9 0 10+ GOTO

STOP STEP/PAUSE

PREV PLAY/ENTER NEXT

MENU VOL SLOW

SETUP ZOOM REPEAT

A-B REP

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The remote control must be pointed at
the remote sensor, in order for the DVD
player to function correctly.

Distance: Maximum of 22 feet (7 meters)

from the front of the remote sensor.
Angle: Approximately 30° each side of front­and-center.

*Please do not place the remote sensor
towards any strong light source such as
direct sunlight or illumination. The DVD
video player will malfunction if you do so.

Remote Control

NOTE:

• The remote control should be aimed directly towards the remote sensor of

the DVD video player.

• Avoid dropping the remote control.

• Avoid spilling any liquids and/or extreme heat.

O/C MUTE DISPLAY SWITCH

AUDIO SUB-T ANGLE TITLE

1234

5678

9 0 10+ GOTO

STOP STEP/PAUSE

PREV PLAY/ENTER NEXT

MENU VOL SLOW

SETUP ZOOM REPEAT

A-B REP

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Remote Control

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Open the cover.

Insert batteries (AA size).

Make sure to match the + and - on
the batteries to the marks inside the
battery compar tment.

PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL

To operate the DVD video pla yer, insert the batteries into the remote con­trol as follows:

NOTE:

Since incorrect use of batteries might cause them to leak or corrode,

observe the following precautions:

• Do not install the batteries in the wrong direction.

• It is dangerous to charge/heat/open or short-circuit the batteries.

• Do not leave dead batteries or mix old/new batteries in the remote control.

• When not using the remote control for a long period of time, remo v e the bat­teries.

• When difficulties occur with the remote control, or if the operating range
becomes reduced, then replace the batteries.

• If leakage from the battery occurs, wipe the battery liquid from the batter y
compartment, then replace the batteries.

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Close the cover.

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WHAT IS MP3?

MP3 is an audio compression technology. The name MP3 stands for
Mpeg1 Audio layer 3 and its compression algorithm is based on a com­plicated psycho-acoustic model. This model is based on the fact that the
human ear can not hear all the audio frequencies. The human hearing
range is between 20Hz and 20kHz and is most sensitive between 2kHz
and 4 kHz. As a result, the MP3 compression form is destructive, which
means that the compression algorithm causes the file to lose some infor­mation so that it cannot be restored to its original content.
When compressing an audio file (encoding) using the MP3 algorithm, you
can set the desired encoding level to obtain any compression level you
want. The larger the compressed file, the better the audio playback qual­ity. The major ity of the files available on the internet are encoded in 128
Kbits stereo 44kHz which results in a high-quality file that is 12 times
smaller than the original!

WHAT IS VCD?

A VCD is the same size and shape of any regular music CD, and pos­sesses the same digital audio, plus good video capability. It is a new
video format that offers exceptional high-end digital picture quality and
smoothness, over an hour of playing time, full CD-quality, stereo sound,
and more. Using MPEG (Motion Picture Expert Group) compression
(1:30), VCD’s offer picture quality that is far superior to the Quicktime
movies you see on standard VHS tape.

NOTE:
When you play back a video CD, you must turn PBC OFF in order to
stop the chapter/scene

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What is MP3 and VCD?