Audiovox VBP3900 User Manual

VBP3900

VIDEO I N A BAG SYSTEM WITH

5" LCD MONITOR & DVD PLAYER

Notice:

This Product incorporates copyright protection technology that is pro­tected by method claims of certain U.S. Patents and other intellectual
property rights owned by Ma crovisi on Corporation and other rights owners.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is inten ded for home and other limited view­ing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is proh ibited.

AFETY PRECAUTION

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For safety reasons, when changing video media, it is recommended
that the vehicle is not in motion, and that you do not allow children to
unfasten seat-belts to change video media or make any adjustments
to the system. Enjoy your entertainment system but always remem­ber-safety of all passengers remains the number one priority.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

It is unlawful in most jurisdictions for a person to drive a motor vehicle
which is equipped with a television viewer or screen that is located in
the motor vehicle at any point forward of the back of the driver’s seat, or
that is visible, directly or indirectly, to the driver while operating the ve­hicle. In the interest of safety, this syst em should never be installed
where it will be visible, directly or indirectly, by the operator of the motor
vehicle.

A. Introduction

Thank you for selecting the VBP3900 “Video in a Bag” System. The
system's main features include a 5" Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
monitor and a DVD player. The system utilizes the latest state of the
art electronics and is designed for use in vehicles, hotels, offices or
your home. The VBP3900 Video in a Bag is constructed to provide
years of reliable, trouble-free service. The system is compact so
that you can take it with you anywhere and is designed for quick and
easy installation. One additional monitor* can be purchased and
added to the system setup allowing you to utilize two monitors at
once. The connection of the additional monitor is plug and play.
Please read the entire instruction manual supplied with this product
prior to operation. The documentation will assist you in installing the
system properly to obtain the best equipment performance. All
manuals should be stored for later use.

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*NOTE: The AC power supply that comes with the VBP3900 can only

suply the main unit. If an additional monitor is used, you must
use the power supply that is supplied with it.

B. Cautions and Warnings

1. Placement

To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to
rain or moisture. Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table to prevent it from falling. Keep the unit away
from strong magnets, heat sources, direct sunlight, excessive dust.
If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, mois­ture may condense inside the unit. When you move it from a cold
to a warm location, wait for about one hour before operating the
unit, or remove the disc and leave the unit turned on until the mois­ture evaporates.

2. Installation

Ensure that the LCD Monitor, DVD Player, Bag are installed in
accordance with the instructions and illust rations provided in this
manual. When the main unit is in the bag, ensure the latch of the
bag are fastened to prevent the unit from falling. The “S” hooks and
all straps must be fastened correctly to secure the system in the
vehicle in the event of an accident. Operate the “Video in a Bag”
System with the bag open to ensure proper ventilation of the moni­tor and the DVD player. The system is intended to be mounted for
rear seat viewing only. Do not use the system in the front seat
while operating your vehicle.

3. Power

This system MUST be powered from the type of switched (Acces-

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sory) power indicated on the marking label (i.e. not directly from
the car battery). Power should be applied to the unit when t he
ignition key is in the Run and/or Accessory positions. To prevent
battery discharge, disconnect the “Video in a Bag” System jack
from the cigarette lighter socket when the unit is not in use. Use
only the supplied power cable matching this set to avoid electric
hazards. Always disconnect the power source first and then the
jack from the system.

4. Object and Liquid

Do not push objects of any kind into the system through openings;
do not spill or spray liquid of any kind on or in the system (this may
result in a fire or electric shock). Do not place anything heavy on
the unit. To ensure proper ventilation and proper operation, never
cover or block the slots and openings with a cloth or other material.

5. Disassemble

Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. There is a risk of elec­tric shock and/or exposure to Laser Radiation. Contact qualified
service personnel if your system is in need of repair.

6. Cleaning Unit

When cleaning, make sure the system is unplugged from the power
source. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the
system only.

7. Disc

Do not use irregularly shaped discs such as heart or star-shaped
discs as they may cause the unit to malfunction. Do not stick paper,

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tape or glue on the disc. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight
or heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not touch the surface of
disc. Handle the disc by its edge. Clean the disc by wiping the disc
from the center out with a cleaning cloth. Rem ove the disc from
the unit and store it in its case after playing. Some playback opera­tions of discs may be intentionally fixed by software producer s.
Since this unit plays discs according to the disc contents the soft­ware producers designed, some playback features may not be
available. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

C. Contents

1. 1 x Monitor & DVD Player Combo

2. 1 x AC to DC Adapter

3. 1 x Cigarette Lighter Adapter

4. 1 x Remote Control

5. 1 x Mounting Bag with 4 Straps

6. 1x Storage bag

7. 1 x Instruction Manual

D. Power Source

1. Powering the system indoors (Refer to Figure 1)

Figure 1

Unzip the lower compartment of the bag and take out the AC to DC
adapter. Plug one end of the AC to DC adapter into the DC 12V
jack on the left side of the main unit, then plug the other end into
the 110V AC power receptacle.

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2. Powering the system in the vehicle (Refer to Figure 2)

Figure 2

Unzip the lower compartment of the bag and take the cigar ette
lighter adapter. Plug one end into the DC 12V jack on the left side
of the main unit, then plug the other end into the cigarette lighter
socket.

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E. Installation

1. Installing the system onto the seat back in a car

(Refer to Figure 3)

Figure 3

1) Unfasten the velcro strap on the rear of the bag. Fold the strap
into the shape of a triangle and fasten it to the bag.

2) Take one of the supplied straps from the lower compartment.
Connect the latch to one of the upper metal rings on the mounting
bag. Connect the “S” hook to the other upper metal ring and place
the loop over the headrest. Adjust the strap until the bag is firmly
secured.

3) Take one of the supplied st raps from the lower compartment of
the bag, and connect the latch to the lower metal ring on the left
side of the bag. Attach the "S" hook to the same ring after looping
the strap around the seat rail. Repeat this process for the right
side. In some vehicles, it may be necessary to at tach the "S"
connector to the rail directly, as it may not be long enough to reach
back to the ring.

4) Adjust the straps tightly so that the bag is secured.

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2. Installing the system between the driver/pass enger seat

(Refer to Figure 4)

Figure 4

1)Take one of the supplied st raps from the lower compartment of
the bag, and connect the latch to the upper side metal ring on the
left side of the bag. Attach the "S" hook to the same ring after
looping the strap around the headrest of the driver's seat.Repeat
this process for the right side (Passenger Seat).

2)Take another strap and connect the latch to lower metal ring on
the left side of the bag. Attach the "S" hook to the same ring after
looping the strap around the driver's seat rail. Repeat this pro­cess for the right side. In some vehicles, it may be necessary to
attach the "S" connector to the rail directly, as it may not be long
enough to reach back to the ring.

3) Adjust the straps tightly so that the bag is secured.

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4) Unzip the bag and flip down the front flap. Ensure the retaini ng
Velcro strap of the bag is fastened to prevent the unit from
falling out. Swing the monitor upwards and adjust the screen
for the desired viewing angle.

3. Installing the system on the bac k seat in a car

(Refer to Figure 5)

There is no need to remove the four straps from the bag as they
are not used in this installation.

Figure 5

Ensure the rear strap of the bag is attached to the upper Velcro
strip on the back of the bag. Carefully place the system (front fac­ing up) on the back seat. Guide the vehicle’s safety belt through the
rear piece of the bag. Then secure and adjust the safety belt so
that the system is not free to move around. Swing the monitor
upward and adjust the screen for the desired viewing angle. En­sure the retaining strap of the bag is fastened to prevent the unit
from falling out.

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F. Controls, Indicators, and Connectors

1. Unit View (Refer to Figure 6)

Figure 6

1) Headphone Jack 1

2) Headphone Jack 2

3)Volume Up/Down Thumbwheel

4) DC 12V power Jack

5) S Video Output Jack

6) Video Jack

7) Audio L Jack

8) Audio R Jack

9) Input/Ouput Switch

10) Monitor Port

11) Remote Control Sensor

12) Power Button

13) Power Indicator

14) Menu Button

15) Previous Button

16) Play Button

17) Next Button

18) Up/Down/Left/Right/Enter
Buttons

19) Stop Button

20) Eject Button

21) Brightness Up/Down
Thumbwheel

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