Audiovox MVS6950 User Manual
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following mark and symbols are located
on the bottom of the unit.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS
WARNING:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT
AND FULLY INSERT.
DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE
ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.
USE OF ANY CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING
OR SPLASHING AND THE NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol,
within the equilateral triangle, is intended
to ale rt the user to the pres ence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to cause an electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of import ant operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in this
owner manual.
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
This product contains a
low power laser device.
The symbol for Class II
(Double Insulation)
On Placement
Do not use the unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid.
Place the unit on a flat and even surface.
Do not restrict the air flow of the unit by placing it in a place with poor air flow, by covering it
with a cloth, or by placing it on carpet.
To avoid magnetized. Do not place the unit near speaker or magnet.
Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
Do not use this unit in direct sunlight or leave the unit in a closed automobile (or yacht, etc.)
where it would be exposed to high temperatures above 40° C.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C (41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
On Safety
When connecting and disconnecting the AC cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling
the cord may damage it and create a hazard.
When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power
cord.
When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current continues to flow to the unit, even
when the power is turned off.
When the AC power cord is connected, the standby indicator will light up.
Notes on Batteries
When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and local rules or
laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.
On AC Voltage
Before use, check that the rated voltage of your unit matches your local voltage.
FCC Information
This device complies with Par t 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(1)
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
(2)
undesirable operation.
On Condensation
When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may
form inside the unit. When there is condensation inside the unit, the unit may not function
normally. Let the unit stand for 1 to 2 hours before turning the power on, or gradually heat
the room up and dry the unit before use.
Ventilation Warning
Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked
by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to get out.)
Rating Plate Location
The rating plate location is on the bottom of the unit.
WARNING:
Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power cord and refer servicing to a
qualified technician.
Do not place anything directly on the top of the unit. Damage to the unit can result.
Notes on Copyright
It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, rent copyrighted
material without permission.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed
for limited viewing uses only.
DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual proper ty 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.
2.
Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3.
Observe All 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.
Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
6.
Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a car t or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
6A.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
7.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
8.
Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or
similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a
book case or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9.
Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10.
Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in
the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11.
Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization
means of an appliance are not defeated.
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 par ticular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliance.
13.
Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
14.
Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.
15.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna
is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna
system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No.70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. (See Figure 1).
Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left
16.
unused for a long period of time.
Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not
17.
spilled, into the enclosure through openings.
Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
18.
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled, into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating
19.
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ........................... 1-2
Important Safety Instructions ............ 3
Disc Formats ........................................ 5
Accessories .......................................... 6
Remote Control .................................... 6
Control Reference Guide ............... 7-10
Display .................................................. 11
Front Panel Display ............................. 11
Display Infor mation .............................. 11
Connections ................................... 12-14
Speaker connection ............................. 12
AM (MW) loop antenna connection
FM antenna wire connection ............... 12
Power cord connection ........................ 12
Connecting Video Equipment ............... 13
Connecting a TV .................................. 13
Audio Source Connection .................... 14
....... 12
Unit Operation ..................................... 15
Turning the Unit On ............................. 15
Sound/Tone Adjustment ...................... 15
Playing a Disc ............................... 16-18
Playing a Disc ..................................... 16
Pausing playback (still mode) ............. 16
Stopping playback ................................ 16
To skip to a different track .................. 16
Fast Forward/Fast Reverse .................. 17
Slow-motion play .................................. 17
Skip (Forward/Reverse) ........................ 17
Zooming into an image ....................... 17
Angle selection .................................... 18
Audio selection .................................... 18
Subtitle selection .................................. 18
Special Functions ......................... 19-21
Display function ................................... 19
Locating a specific title ....................... 20
Locating a specific title/chapter/track .. 20
Locating a specific time ...................... 21
Angle setting ........................................ 21
Audio setting ........................................ 21
Subtitle setting ..................................... 21
CD/DVD Programmable memory ........ 22
DVD programmable memory ................ 22
CD programmable memory .................. 22
Repeat Playback .................................. 23
Repeating a chapter/title (DVD) .......... 23
Repeating a single track/whole disc (CD)
Repeating a specific section (DVD/CD) ....
Playing MP3 and Picture File Disc
Playing a MP3 file disc ....................... 24
Playing a Picture file disc ................... 25
Playing a MP3/Picture file disc ........... 25
.... 23
23
... 24-25
Radio Operation ................................... 26
Tuning into a station manually ............ 26
FM Stereo ............................................ 26
Weak FM stations ................................ 26
To search for a station automatically .. 26
Presetting stations ............................... 26
Tuning into a preset station ................ 26
Customizing the Function Settings
LANGUAGE setting .............................. 27
VIDEO setting ...................................... 27
AUDIO setting ...................................... 28
RATING setting .................................... 29
.. 27-29
Trouble Shooting Guide ...................... 30
Maintenance ......................................... 31
Cleaning Disc ....................................... 31
Cleaning the unit ................................. 31
Important Note ..................................... 31
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DISC FORMATS
The unit can playback:
DVDs
[8cm(3")/12cm(5") disc]
Audio CDs
[8cm(3")/12cm(5") disc]
Region Management Information:
This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that
is encoded on DVD discs. If the Region number printed on the DVD disc does not correspond to
the Region number of this unit, this unit cannot play that disc.
The region number of this unit is 1.
Disc Function or Operation that is Not Available
When the symbol appears on the screen, it indicates that the function or operation attempted
is not available at that time. This occurs because the DVD disc manufacturer determines the
specific functions. Certain functions may not be available on some discs. Be sure to read the
documentation provided with the DVD.
Icons Used on DVDs
Sample Icons
Language selections for audio
Language selections for subtitles
Screen aspect ratio
Multiple camera angles
Region code indicator
Notes:
This unit supports 2-channel (L/R) audio and 5.1ch (Multi-channel) MPEG Audio 1/2 (only
when the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT coaxial jack is used for connection). It does not suppor t 7.1
channel MPEG Audio Version 2.0.
When playing back a CD-G (Graphics) or CD EXTRA disc, the audio portion will be played,
but the graphic images will not be shown.
Title, Chapter and Tracks
DVDs are divided into “Titles” and “Chapters”.
If the disc has more than one movie on it,
each movie would be a separate “Title”.
“Chapters” are sections of titles.
Compatible
Audio CDs are divided into “Tracks”. A “Track”
is usually one song on an Audio CD.
Note :
Numbers identify each title, chapter, and track on a disc. Most discs have these numbers
recorded on them, but some do not.
Notes on Unauthorized Discs
You may not be able to playback some DVD discs on this unit if they were purchased from
outside your geographic area or made for business purposes.
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ACCESSORIES
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio/Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AM Loop Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FM Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AAA size battery (for remote control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOTE CONTROL
To install Batteries
1. Open the battery door. 2. Insert Two “AAA” or UM-4 size batteries.
x1
x1
x1
x1
x2
Using the Remote Control
Point the Remote Control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit.
When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared REMOTE SENSOR
may be degraded, causing unreliable operation.
The recommended effective distance for remote operation is about 16 feet (5 meters).
Battery Replacement
When batteries become weak, the operating distance of the Remote Control is greatly reduced
and you will need to replace the batteries.
Notes:
If the Remote Control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid
damage caused by battery leakage corrosion.
Do not mix old and new batter ies. Do not mix ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-ZONC) or
rechargeable (NICKEL-CADMIUM) batteries.
WARNING:
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, batteries may explode or leak.
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Remote Control
FUNCTION
1
2
MEMORY
3
SETUP
4
SOUND
5
VOL
6
STOP
7
8
9
10
11
ANGLE
FM MODE
A-B DISC
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CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE
1)
FUNCTION button
Select the source.
2)
GOTO button
Skip directly to a specific location on a
DVD/CD disc.
3)
MEMORY button
GOTO STANDBY/ON
1 2 3
7 8 9
0
+10
MENU
ENTER
SLOW
PLAY
TUNING
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
DISPLAY
RETURN
ZOOM
REPEAT
654
VOL
PAUSE
NEXTPREV
BAND
Enter the number of a selected chapter
or track.
Enter the number of a selected radio
station.
4)
SETUP button
Open and close the unit's SETUP menu
screen.
SOUND button
5)
Selects sound effect for adjustment with
the cursor buttons.
VOLUME (+/-) buttons
6)
Adjust the volume.
7)
/ buttons
: Fast reverse playback.
: Fast forward playback.
TUNING ( / ) : Scan next or
previous available radio stations.
8)
PREV button
Select previous chapters or tracks on a
disc.
9)
ANGLE button
Switch the camera angle of the video
presentation when scenes with multiple
camera angles are recorded on a DVD.
10)
AUDIO button
Select one of the audio soundtracks
programmed on a DVD or selects the
audio output mode on a AUDIO CD.
11)
FM MODE button
Set FM MODE to FM STEREO for FM
stereo sound or to FM MONO for mono
sound.
REPEAT A-B button
Perform point-to-point repeat playback
on a DVD or CD.
RETURN button
12)
Retur n to the normal operation after
using the SETUP menu.
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Remote Control
FUNCTION
MEMORY
SETUP
SOUND
VOL
STOP
ANGLE
FM MODE
A-B DISC
GOTO STANDBY/ON
1 2 3
7 8 9
ENTER
PLAY
TUNING
AUDIO
RETURN
REPEAT
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE
STANDBY/ON button
13)
Turns the unit on and puts it in standby
mode.
Number (0 - 9) and (+10) buttons
14)
Use when cre ating pro grams, and
entering a parental level password. To
select numbers over 9, press +10 button
and then the second no. for example, to
enter 18, press +10 and then 8.
15)
MENU button
Open and close DVD's menu.
16)
CURSOR ( , , , ) buttons
Use to highlight selections on a screen
and ma ke a dju stm ent s to c er tai n
settings.
ENTER button
Confirm selections on a menu screen.
17)
SLOW button
Perform slow forward playback of DVDs.
18)
STOP button
Stop playback.
PLAY (PRESET) button
Start playback.
Preset tuner memory up.
PAUSE button
Pause playback, frame advance.
NEXT button
19)
Select next titles, chapters or tracks on
a disc.
DISPLAY button
20)
Change disc status information displayed
on the screen.
21)
SUBTITLE button
Select one of the subtitle languages
programmed on a DVD.
22)
BAND button
Switch between AM (MW) and FM.
REPEAT-DISC button
Repeat chapter or title of a DVD.
Repeat single track or whole CD.
ZOOM (TV MODE) button
23)
Zoom into an image of a video playback.
In stop mode, select whether to output
the vid eo sig na l. TV shows "AUTO"
which means output signal depends on
DVD disc (either NTSC or PAL). TV
shows "AUTO" or "NTSC" which means
output signal fixed to AUTO or NTSC.
0
SUBTITLE
ZOOM
654
+10
MENU
SLOW
VOL
PAUSE
NEXTPREV
DISPLAY
BAND
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
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CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE
Unit - (Front , Top, Left & Right Panel)
1
TOP
Left
8
2
FRONT
3
4
5
6
9
10
11
7
1)
Headphone jack
2)
Disc door
Screen
3)
4)
STD.BY/ON (standby/on) button
Turns the unit on and puts it in standby mode.
FUNCTION button
Select the source.
/ SKIP (TUNING) buttons
Press button once instantly to go back
to previous chapters / tracks. Press button
once instantly to advance a chapters / tracks.
Scan next or previous available radio stations.
VOLUME (+/-) buttons
5)
Change the loudness of the sound from the
speakers connected to the unit.
STOP button
Stop playing a disc.
PLAY (PRESET) button
Press to start or resume playback.
Preset tuner memory up.
Display window
6)
See Display system information (Page 11).
7)
COLOR control
Adjust for color intensity.
8)
SCREEN (OFF / WIDE / NORMAL) switch
WIDE : Wide-screen.
NORMAL : Pan screen.
Screen saver - If no button is pressed within a few minutes, the function will active. If you
Note:
want to return the normal screen, press any button.
9)
PAUSE button
Press to pause playback of disc. Each time
you press the PAUSE button the picture
advances one frame. Press the PLAY
button to resume playback.
REPEAT (BAND) button
Repeat chapter or title of a DVD.
Repeat single track or whole CD.
Switch between AM(MW) and FM frequency.
DISPLAY button
Change disc status information displayed on
the screen.
SUBTITLE button
Sele ct o ne o f th e subti tle langu ages
programmed on a DVD.
STANDBY indicator
10)
When the unit is turned on by pressing the
STD.BY/ON button. If you press the
STANDBY/ON button on the remote control,
the unit will turn off and go into standby
mode. The light will continue to illuminate.
Remote sensor
11)
12)
BRIGHTNESS control
Adjust the lightness or darkness of the color.
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