Audiovox PVS21090 User Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

AVIS

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

The lightning flash with 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.

This product contains a low power laser device.

The symbol for Class II (Double Insulation)

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN UNIT IS

OPENED AND INTERLOCKS ARE DEFECTED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO LASER BEAM.

CAUTION

• DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

• TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF WALL OUTLET, THEN FULLY INSERT.

WARNING :

• TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ON OR NEAR THIS UNIT.

• SHOULD ANY TROUBLE OCCUR,

DISCONNECT THE AC POWER CORD AND REFER SERVICING TO A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

CAUTION

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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1

PLACEMENT INFORMATION

• Do not use this unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid.

• Do not restrict the air flow of this unit by placing it somewhere with poor air flow, by covering it with a cloth, by placing it on bedding or carpeting.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• When connecting or disconnecting the AC power 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.

CONDENSATION INFORMATION

• When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may form inside the equipment. When there is condensation inside the unit, the unit may not function normally. Let the unit stand for 1-2 hours before turning the power on or gradually heat the room and let the unit dry before use.

RATING PLATE LOCATION

The rating plate is located on the rear of unit.

FCC STATEMENTS

NOTE: This unit 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 unit 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 communication. However, there is not guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this unit does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the unit 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 unit and receiver.

- Connect the unit 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.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate unit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (Including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defect 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 are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked

on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use detachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the app aratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury form tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way , such as power-supply cord or plug is damages, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE DISC

A defective or dirty disc inserted into the unit can cause sound to drop out during playback. Handle the disc by holding its inner and outer edges.

• Do NOT touch the surface of the unlabeled side of the disc.

• Do NOT stick paper or tape on the surface of the disc.

• Do NOT expose the disc to direct sunlight or excessive heat.

• Clean the disc before playback. Wipe the disc from the center outward with a cleaning cloth.

• NEVER use solvents such as benzine or alcohol to clean the disc.

• Do NOT use irregular shape discs (example : heart shaped, octagonal, etc.). They may cause malfunctions.

CLEANING THE UNIT

• Be sure to turn the unit off and disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning the unit.

• Wipe the unit with a dry soft cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, wipe clean with a cloth which has been dipped in a weak soap-and-water solution and wrung out thoroughly. Then wipe it with a dry cloth.

• Never use alcohol, benzine, paint-thinner, cleaning fluid or other chemicals. Do NOT use compressed air to remove dust.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Before shipping the unit, remove any disc from the disc compartment.

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CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................ 1

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 2

MAINTENANCE ................................ 2

CONTENTS ...................................... 3

DISC FORMATS .............................. 4

ACCESSORIES ................................ 5

USING OF REMOTE CONTROL ...... 5

CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE . 6-7

CONNECTIONS .............................. 8-9

Connecting a TV Antenna ................ 8

Connecting to other Equipment with Video Output (VCR, Camcorder, Video Game System, Cable, Satellite system,

etc.) .................................................. 8

Connecting to another TV with A/V Input

.......................................................... 9

Connecting the AC Power Cord ........ 9

INSTALLA TION .................................. 10

Removing the Base Sand ................ 10

Mounting on the wall ....................... 10

USING HEADPHONES .................... 10

SCREEN VIEWING ANGLE

ADJUSTMENT ................................ 1 1

UNIT OPERATION .......................... 11

SOUND SYSTEM ............................ 1 1

USING THE TV ................................... 12

Searching for TV Channels

Automatically ................................... 12

Manual Searching for TV Channels

......................................................... 12

Watching Television ......................... 12

Resetting the TV Channels .............. 12

TV SETUP .................................... 13-15

Picture Setting .................................. 13

Sound Setting .................................. 13

Timer Setting .................................... 14

Misc Setting ...................................... 14

TV Channel Setting .......................... 15

PLAYING A DISC ......................... 16-17

Playing a Disc .................................. 16

Playing a Picture File Disc ................ 16

Pausing Playback (still mode) .......... 16

Stopping Playback ........................... 16

Skipping to a different Track ............ 16

Fast Forward / Fast Reverse .......... 17

Audio Selection (DVD) ..................... 17

Subtitle Selection (DVD) ................... 17

Angle Selection (DVD) ..................... 17

SPECIAL FUNCTION ..................... 18

Display ............................................ 18

Locating a Specific tTtle (DVD) ........ 18

Locating s Specific Chapter / Track .. 18

Locating a Specific Time (DVD) ....... 18

REPEA T PLAYBACK ....................... 19

Repeating a Chapter / Title (DVD) .... 19

Repeating a Single Track / an Entire Disc

(CD) ................................................ 19

DVD/CD PROGRAMMABLE

PLA YBACK .................................... 20

Title / Chapter Programmed Playback

(DVD) .............................................. 20

Track Programmed Playback (CD)

........................................................ 20

CUSTOMIZING THE FUNCTION

SETTINGS ................................. 20-21

Language Setup .............................. 20

Video Setup .................................... 21

System Setup ................................. 21

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......... 22

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DISC FORMATS

Chapter 1

Titel 1 Titel 2

Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2Chapter 3

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

NOTES ON COPYRIGHT

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public or rent copyrighted material without permission. Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,907,093; 5,315,448 and 6,516,132 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 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.

The unit can play:

DVDs [8cm/ 12cm disc]

Audio CDs [8cm/ 12cm disc]

CD-R CD-RW

Compatible

REGION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

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 equipment 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:

1. English

2. French

1. English

2. French

Language selections for audio Language selections for subtitles Screen aspect ratio Multiple camera angles Region code indicator

NOTE: 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.

TITLES, CHAPTERS 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”. “CHAPTER” are sections of titles.

• 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 record on them, but some do not.

NOTES ON UNAUTHORIZED DISCS

Y ou may not able to playback some DVD discs on this equipment if they were purchased from outside your geographic area or made for business purpose.

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ACCESSORIES

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

AC Power Cord .................................................................................................... x 1

AC Adapter ........................................................................................................ x 1

Remote Control (with batteries) .............................................................................. x 1

USING OF REMOTE CONTROL

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

• This remote control is magnetic and can be attached to most refrigerators. Some refrigerator panels are not metallic. In this case, try attaching the magnetic remote control to the side of the refrigerator.

• 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).

TO INSTALL BATTERIES

1. Open the battery door.

2. Insert 2 “AAA” batteries.

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BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When the batteries become weak, the operating distance of the remote control is greatly reduced and you will need to replace the batteries.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

NOTES

• Do not place the remote control near magnetic devices.

• 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 batteries. Do not mix ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-ZINC) or rechargeable (NICKEL-CADMIUM) batteries.

• Always remove batteries as soon as they become weak.

• Weak batteries can leak and severely damage the remote control.

• WARNING : Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries may explode or leak.

CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE

REMOTE CONTROL

9 10 11

1. FUNCTION button

Switch between TV / AV IN / DVD.

2. Number (0 - 9) buttons

3. MEMORY button

Set predetermined playback.

• [dot] button

Digital TV channels (i.e. 11.3 or 12.7)

4. EXIT button

Press to exit the TV menu and return directly to normal viewing.

RETURN button

Return to normal operation after using the SETUP menu of a DVD.

5. CURSOR (

Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and adjust certain settings.

ENTER button

Press to confirm selections on a menu screen.

CH+ / CH- buttons

Press + / - button to move the TV channels.

6. DVD MENU button

Press to enter the main menu of the DVD you are watching.

, , , ) buttons

13 14

18 19

20 21

23 24

7. VOLUME (- / +) buttons

Press to adjust the volume level. Use to highlight selections on a menu screen and adjust certain settings.

8. GOTO button

Skip directly to a specific location on a DVD/ CD.

PREV button

Select previous chapters or tracks on a disc.

10. ANGLE button

Switch the camera angle of the video presentation when scenes with multiple camera angles are recorded on a DVD.

11. AUDIO button

Select audio soundtracks of a DVD or change the output mode of a CD.

MTS button

Press to select MONO sound, STEREO sound and Secondary Audio Program (SAP).

12. FORMAT button

Press to select the picture format.

13. PICTURE button

Select from preset screen display settings to match the type of show you are watching.

/ ON button

14.

Press to turn ON the unit or put it in STANDBY (OFF) mode.

15. LAST CH button

Press to switch repeatedly between the last two channels displayed.

16. TV MENU button

Press to display the on-screen TV menu.

17. MUTE

Press to turn off the sound.

18.

Stop playing a disc. Press to start and resume playback of a disc. Pause playback and single frame advance.

19. SEARCH

20. SUBTITLE button

Select one of the subtitle languages programmed on a DVD.

21. NEXT

Select next title, chapter or track on a disc.

22. SOUND button

Press to select from preset sound settings to match the type of show you are watching.

23. REPEAT button

Repeat chapter or title of a DVD. Repeat single track or whole CD.

SETUP button

Enter and exit the SETUP menu of the DVD.

24. DISP (DISPLAY) button

Change disc status information displayed on the screen.

button

STOP button

PLA Y button

PAUSE button

: Fast reverse playback.

: Fast forward playback.

/ buttons

button

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CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE

FRONT & BACK VIEWS

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21 20

19 18

17 16

1. Color LCD screen

2. Remote sensor

Point the remote control here.

Standby indicator

3. Right speaker

4. Removable stand

5. MENU button

Enters the on-screen TV menu.

/ ON button

Turns the unit on and off.

7. DVD DOOR OPEN button

Open the disc door.

8. AUDIO / VIDEO OUT jacks (DVD out)

Connects to another TV.

PREV button

Press PREV button to go back to previous chapters / tracks. Press and hold fast reverse playback.

NEXT button

10.

Press NEXT button to advance chapters / tracks. Press and hold to fast forward playback.

11. PAUSE button Pause playback and single frame advance.

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4 5

6 7

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12. STOP button

Stop playing a disc.

PLA Y button

13.

Press to start and resume playback of a disc.

14. Wall mounting holes

15. DC IN 12V jack

16. Headphones jack

17. AUDIO IN (Left/Right)/ VIDEO IN jacks

18. TV ANTENNA terminal

Connects a TV antenna or CATV cable.

19. - VOL + controls

Adjusts the volume level and highlights selections (Left & Right) on the TV menu screen.

CH buttons

20.

Press to confirm selections on the TV menu screen and

21. FUNCTION button

Selects TV / AV IN / DVD

22. Left speaker

23. DVD door

Close by pushing the disc door.

/ to move the TV channels.

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