Audiovox VBP4000 User Manual

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VIDEO IN A BAG SYSTEM WITH

DETACHABLE 5.6" LCD MONITOR & DVD PLAYER

A. Introduction

Thank you for selecting this “Video in a Bag” System. The system's
main features include a 5.6" 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 “Video in a Bag” System 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. The LCD monitor is detachable and
can be can be utilized and stored separately from the main unit.
Two additional monitors can be purchased and added to the sys­tem setup allowing you to utilize three monitors at once (two ex­ternal and one attached). 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.

B. Cautions and Warnings

1. Placement

T o 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 and Pouch are
installed in accordance with the instructions and illustrations pro­vided in this manual. When the main unit is in the bag, ensure the
inside Velcro straps of the bag are fastened to prevent the unit

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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 (Ac­cessory) power indicated on the marking label (i.e. not directly
from the car battery). Power should be applied to the unit when
the ignition key is in the Run and/or Accessory positions. T o 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. T o ensure proper ventilation and proper operation, never
cover or block the slots and openings with a cloth or other mate­rial.

5. Disassemble

T o avoid harm from the inside laser beam to eyes, and to reduce
the risk of electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble the cabi­net. 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 .

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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, 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. Remove
the disc from the unit and store it in its case after playing. Some
playback operations of discs may be intentionally fixed by soft­ware producers. 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 Detachable Monitor & DVD Player Combo

2. 1 x DIN Cable

3. 1 x AC to DC Adapter

4. 1 x Cigarette Lighter Adapter

5. 1 x Remote Control

6. 1 x Pouch

7. 1 x Travel Bag with 4 Straps

8. 1 x Instruction Manual

9. 1 x Gift Box

D. Power Source

1. Powering the system indoors

Figure 1

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(Refer to 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 other end into
the 1 10V AC power receptacle.

2. Powering the system in the vehicle

Figure 2

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

3. Powering the detached monitor indoors

(Refer to Figure 2)

(Refer to Figure 3)

Figure 3

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The monitor can be detached from the system by depressing the
button below the screen with one hand and removing the monitor
with the other hand. Take the AC to DC adapter from the lower
compartment, plug one end into the DC 12V jack on the right side
of the monitor, then plug the other end into the 110V AC power
receptacle.

4.Powering the detached monitor in the vehicle

Figure 4)

Figure 4

Take the cigarette lighter adapter from the lower compartment,
plug one end into the DC 12V jack on the right side of the monitor,
then plug the other end into the cigarette lighter socket.

(Refer to

Note:

1). When the monitor is combined with the main unit, the inside
signals including DC 12V power will be supplied from the main
unit to the monitor , so there is no need for another power source
to be connected to the DC 12V jack on the right side of the
monitor .

2). Refer to Figure 5 and 6. When the monitor is detached from
the main unit, you can connect the PORT on the right side of
the monitor to either MONITOR 1 port or MONITOR 2 port on
the left side of the main unit with the supplied DIN cable. When
the monitor is connected to the main unit with the DIN cable,
DC 12V power, Audio/Video and IR signals will all be sup-

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plied through the DIN cable to the connected monitor . So there
is no need for another power source to be connected to the
DC 12V jack on the right side of the detached monitor .

Figure 5

Figure 6

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E. Installation

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

to Figure 7)

Figure 7

1). Unfasten the rear V elcro straps of the bag. Fold inwards the
rear piece of the bag and attach its end velcro strap to the
middle V elcro strap on the back of the bag to form a triangle.

2). Hang the bag onto the seat back by looping the shoulder strap
of the bag around the headrest of the seat.

3). T ake one of the supplied straps 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 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.

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

5). Unzip the bag and flip down the front flap. Ensure the inside
V elcro straps of the bag is fastened to prevent the unit from
falling. Swing the monitor upwards and adjust the screen for
the desired viewing angle.

(Refer

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2. Installing the system between the driver/passenger seat

(Refer to Figure 8)

Figure 8

1).T ake one of the supplied straps from the lower compartment
of the bag, and connect the latch to the upper 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).T ake 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.

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

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3. Installing the system on the back seat in a car (Refer to
Figure 9)

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

Figure 9

Carefully place the system (front facing up) on the back seat. Guide
the vehicles safety belt through the short strap sewn on the back
of the bag. Then secure and adjust the safety belt so that the sys­tem is not free to move around. Finally uncover the bag, swing
the monitor upward and adjust the screen for a desired viewing
angle. Ensure the inside Velcro strap of the bag is fastened to
prevent the unit from falling.

4. Installing the detached monitor onto the seat back in a car

(Refer to Figure 10)

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