Audiovox PVS72901 Owner's Manual

R

9" Twin DVD Player

OWNER’S MANUAL

PVS72901

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This product contains a
low power laser device.

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

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ON
OR NEAR THIS UNIT.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF POWER OUTLET, THEN FULLY
INSERT.

On Placement

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

• 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 carpeting.

FCC Information

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not

expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user authority to operate the
equipment.

NOTE: 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 Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment, 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 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.

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure
compliance with the Class FCC limits.

* SEE REAR OF UNIT FOR GRAPHIC SYMBOLS *

CAUTION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

EMITTED WHEN OPENED AND

INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

On Safety

• When connecting or 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 time,
disconnect the power adapter.

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 and let the unit dry before
use.

Rating Plate Location

• The rating plate location is on the rear of the unit.

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.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology
must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

The symbol for Class II
(Double Insulation)

The lightning flash with an arrowhead
symbol, within the 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 cause an electric shock.

The exclamation point within the

equilateral triangle is intended to alert

the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in this owner's manual.

WARNING: Should any trouble occur,
disconnect the car power adapter and refer
servicing to a qualified technician.

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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 a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the 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 defeat 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 is 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 attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from 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 the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has 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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Precautions ........................... 1

Important Safety Instructions ......... 2

Table of Contents ............................. 3

Disc Formats .................................... 4

Accessories ...................................... 4

Control Reference Guide .............. 5-6

Unit A ........................................................ 5

Unit B ........................................................ 6

Power Supply.................................... 7

Using the Supplied Car Power Adapter ....7

Connections ................................. 8-11

Connecting the Unit to a TV ..................... 8

Connecting to a Stereo Receiver or Amplifier

.................................................................. 8

Connecting Game Systems/Video Equipment

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

Watching the Same DVD on Both Units ... 9

Watching a Different DVD on Each Unit ... 10

Using Unit A with Other Equipment while

Playing DVD on Unit B ........................... 10

Using Headphones (not included) .......... 11

Using the Stand for Desktop Use .... 11

Installing in a Vehicle .................... 11

Installation Guide ........................... 12

Screen Viewing Angle Adjustment

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

Sound System ................................ 12

Unit Operation ................................ 13

Inserting a DVD or CD .................... 13

Playing a Disc ............................ 13-14

Playing a Disc ......................................... 13

Pausing Playback (Still Mode) ............... 13

Stopping Playback ................................. 14

Fast Forward/Fast Reverse .................... 14

Skip (Forward/Reverse) ......................... 14

Audio Selection .......................................14

Subtitle Selection ....................................14

Adjust the LCD Screen ...........................14

Viewing JPG Files .......................... 15

Play Modes for CD or JPG Discs .... 15

Customizing the Function Settings

.................................................... 16-17

Language Setup ...................................... 16

Video Setup............................................. 17

Misc Setup .............................................. 17

Maintenance.................................... 18

Cleaning the Disc.................................... 18

Cleaning the Unit .................................... 18

Important Note ........................................18

Troubleshooting Guide .................. 18

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DISC FORMATS

The unit can playback discs bearing any of the following marks:

Region Management Information

Region Management Information: This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region
Management Information that is encoded on DVD video discs. If the region number printed on the DVD video 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 TV screen, it indicates that the function or operation attempted is not available at
that time. This occurs because the DVD video disc manufacturer determines the specific functions. Certain functions
may not be available on some discs. Be sure to read the documentation provided with the disc.

Notes on Unauthorized Discs

You may not be able to playback some DVD video discs on this unit if they were purchased from outside your
geographic area or made for business purposes.

DVDs
[8cm / 12cm disc]

Audio CDs
[8cm / 12cm disc]

Compatible

Icons Used on DVDs

Sample lcons

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.

Language selections for audio

Language selections for subtitles

Screen aspect ratio

Multiple camera angles

Region code indicator

1

ACCESSORIES

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

• To order accessories please visit http://www.1800customersupport.com/audiovox

Car Power Adapter ................................................................................................................. x 2

Mounting Strap ........................................................................................................................ x 2

DC-AV Cable ........................................................................................................................... x 1

Carrying Bag ........................................................................................................................... x 1

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.

• 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.

Title 1

Chapter 1

Title 2

Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 1 Chapter 2

Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5

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Right SideLeft Side

Top S ide

Bottom Side

Unit A

CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE

1) LCD screen

2) OPEN knob

Opens the disc door.

3) SCREEN switch

WIDE: Wide screen
NORMAL: Pan screen

4) BRIGHTNESS control

Adjust the lightness or darkness of the screen.

5) COLOR control

Adjust for color intensity.

6) Remote sensor

Receive the remote control unit signals.
Remote control is optional.
To order a remote control visit
http://www.1800customersupport.com/audiovox

7)

(PLAY) button

Start or resume playback of a disc.
Confirm selections on a menu screen.

(PAUSE) button

Pause playback, frame advance.

(STOP) button

Stop playing a disc.

/ ( / ) buttons
(PREVIOUS): Press and hold for more than 2

seconds to go back to current or previous chapters/
tracks.

(NEXT): Press and hold for more than 2 seconds

to advance chapters/tracks.

/ (LEFT / RIGHT): Press to highlight selections

on a menu screen and adjust certain settings.

/ ( / ) buttons
(FAST REVERSE SEARCH): Press and hold for

more than 2 seconds to perform fast reverse playback.

(FAST FORWARD SEARCH): Press and hold
for more than 2 seconds to perform fast forward
playback.

/ (UP / DOWN): Press to highlight selections

on a menu screen and adjust certain settings.

8) CAR PLUG -12V DC-IN plug

9) VIDEO & AUDIO IN/OUT jacks

10) AV IN / DVD switch

Select between the DVD player or an external video
source.

11) VOLUME control

Adjust the volume.

12) Headphone jack

13) SETUP button

In stop mode, enter and exit the SETUP menu.
In play mode, adjust Brightness, Contrast, Color or
View Mode of the LCD screen.

AUDIO button

In play mode, select one of the audio sound tracks
programmed on a DVD or select the audio output
mode on an Audio CD.

SUBTITLE button

In play mode, select one of the subtitle languages
programmed on a DVD.

MENU button

In play mode, open and close DVD menu.

14)

(STANDBY) / ON switch