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Directed Electronics, Inc. (Directed) promises to the original purchaser that the new automotive video monitor and/or source unit(s) (the Product) that is purchased and installed from a Directed authorized dealer more than ninety (90) days after the purchase of a new vehicle are warranted for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase of the Product.

Directed promises to the original purchaser that all video accessories will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and condition for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of purchase. A sales receipt and/or warranty registration card is required to provide proof of date of purchase of the Product or accessories.

Should the Product be determined defective during the applicable warranty period, the defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with a new or reconditioned part(s), at Directed’s option. To obtain warranty service, the Product must be returned to a Directed authorized dealer along with proof of purchase and installation.

Note: This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the Product. IN ORDER FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BE VALID, YOUR PRODUCT MUST BE SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED DIRECTED DEALER. ALL PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF DIRECTED DEALER INSTALLATION WILL BE DENIED.

This warranty is non-transferable and does not apply to any Product that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose, and does not cover damage to the Product caused by installation or removal of the Product. This warranty is VOID if the product has not been purchased from an authorized Directed dealer or has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use, negligence, acts of God, neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defect in materials or construction. This warranty does not cover the elimination of externally generated static or noise, or the correction of antenna problems or weak television reception, damage to tapes, video games, software, camcorders, discs, speakers, accessories or vehicle electrical systems, cosmetic damage or damage due to negligence, misuse, abuse, failure to follow operating instructions, accidental spills or customer applied cleaners, damage due to environmental causes such as floods, airborne fallout, chemicals, salt, hail, windstorms, lightning or extreme temperatures, damage due to accidents, road hazards, fire, theft, loss or vandalism, damage due to improper connection to equipment of another manufacturer, modification of existing equipment, damage caused by faulty media or the cleaning of components, or Product which has been opened or tampered with for any reason or which has been damaged due to alteration or service performed by anyone other than Directed Electronics, Inc.

ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. DIRECTED HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING ITS LICENSED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. IN NO EVENT WILL DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS), BY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, THE CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND DIRECTED SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts. In such states, the limitations or exclusions of this Limited Warranty may not apply. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such states, the exclusion or limitation of this Limited Warranty may not apply to you.This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such states, the exclusion or limitations of this Limited Warranty may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

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When Cleaning the Vehicle .............................................................................6

Disc Handling and Cleaning ............................................................................6

Repairs........................................................................................................7

Installation..................................................................................................7

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FCC Notice ...................................................................................................7

Your Warranty ...............................................................................................7

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DVD—Mounted .............................................................................................8

DVD—UnMounted........................................................................................10

DVD Player Wiring–Example...........................................................................10

DVD—Memory Card Mounting ........................................................................11

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Remote Buttons ..........................................................................................14

IR Remote Feedthrough................................................................................15

Battery Replacement....................................................................................16

Precautions ................................................................................................16

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Loading Disc...............................................................................................16

Unloading Disc............................................................................................17

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DVD Playback..............................................................................................18

Play/Pause (DVD/MP3/CD) ............................................................................19

Stop (DVD/MP3/CD).....................................................................................19

Selecting a Track or Chapter..........................................................................20

MP3 and JPEG Playback on CD or Memory Card ................................................20

Playback Programming .................................................................................21

Advanced Playback (DVD/MP3/CD) .................................................................22

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1. TV System .............................................................................................24

2. Screen Saver..........................................................................................24

3. TV Type.................................................................................................25

4. Password...............................................................................................25

5. Rating (Parental Settings)........................................................................25

6. Default .................................................................................................26

7. Exit ......................................................................................................26

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1. OSD Language........................................................................................26

2. Audio Lang ............................................................................................26

3. Subtitle Lang.........................................................................................27

4. Menu Lang.............................................................................................27

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Precautions ................................................................................................27

Connections................................................................................................28

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE INCLUDED HARDWARE.

DIRECTED ELECTRONICS, INC. DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING FATALITIES, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY IMPROPER OR UNINTENDED USES OF THIS PRODUCT.

WHEN MOUNTED IN A MONITOR, DO

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CLOSE THE LCD SCREEN IF A MEMORY CARD HAS BEEN INSERTED INTO THE DVD PLAYER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE LCD PANEL TO BREAK OR LEAK FLUID (SEE ABOVE WARNING). REMOVE MEMORY CARD(S) BEFORE CLOSING SCREEN.

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During operation, if the unit should over-heat or malfunction, switch off the unit and see your

dealer. Do not disassemble the unit as there are no user-serviceable parts in this unit and the war-

ranty will be voided.

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Should there be a need to replace a blown fuse, turn off the unit and disconnect all power to

the player. Use only the correct rating fuse to avoid electrical damage to the unit.

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Only operate the DVD player as described in this guide. Attempts to use or modify this DVD

player contrary to the descriptions in this guide may cause damage and void the warranty.

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Extremes in temperature can cause abnormal display operation. The DVD player has an optimal

operating temperature range between 32–120 degrees Fahrenheit. If the vehicle interior is outside

this range, do NOT operate the DVD player until the temperature is within its operating range.

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Exposure to moisture or dust can cause harmful damage to the internal electronics. Do not

mount near cup holders or in areas where spills may occur.

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This DVD player is designed for use in vehicles with standard (-) 12 volt ground electrical sys-

tems.

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Do not operate for an extended period of time without the engine running or the vehicle’s bat-

tery voltage may drop to levels precluding engine starting.

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Keep unit away from equipment with strong magnets such as large loudspeakers.

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To prevent malfunction, do not play discs other than the ones listed below: DVD audio discs, CD-

ROMs, JPEGs, MP3s and DVDs with region numbers other than this player's region number.

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Thank you for your purchase of Directed’s removable and portable DVD player. Prior to operating this

unit, please fully read this instruction manual and retain it for future reference. This unit can be

used with many of our monitors to allow viewing of movies, digital photographs and for the enjoy-

ment of listening to music.

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The following items are included with your purchase:

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Do not spray this unit with water or cleaning solutions. Moisture and the chemicals found in cleaning

fluids could damage the consoles finish and interior electronics. A soft damp, lens cleaning cloth

should be used to wipe the screen. Do NOT use any type of scouring pad, abrasive cleaners, or solvents.

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Always handle the discs by the edge. Never touch the shiny side of the discs, as this can impair prop-

er playback.

Mount and dismount the discs with care not to damage or scratch the shiny side of the disc. This

will cause playback faults.

Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight.

After playing, store the disc back in its case.

To clean the disc, use a clean soft lint-free cloth and wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe

with a circular motion. Do not use any solvents.

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If the DVD player stops working for any reason, discontinue use immediately and consult with your

retailer about any necessary repairs.

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Avoid installing the DVD player at a location, where it will be under direct sunlight or a hot air vent.

The operating temperature of the unit is from 32–120°F (0–50°C). Install the unit at a dry location,

where it is away from condensation.

Use only the correct cables during installation. Failure to do so may cause an electrical failure and

create a fire hazard.

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If the internal temperature of the vehicle is higher than the normal operating temperature, please allow the vehicle to cool down (or warm up) prior to operating the unit.

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This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void

the user's authority to operate this device.

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Your warranty registration must be completely filled out and returned within 10 days of purchase.

Your product warranty will not be validated if your warranty registration is not returned. Make sure

you receive the warranty registration from your dealer. It is also necessary to keep your proof of pur-

chase, which reflects that the product was installed by an authorized dealer.

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The illustration below shows the DVD player mounted in a typical LCD monitor.

1. LOCK/UNLOCK—To dock or undock the DVD player.

2. OPEN—Press this button to open the access door to mount or dismount a disc.

3. AUDIO—Each press of this button accesses each audio track recorded on the DVD (multiple lan-

gauges, commentary, etc.)

4. MENU—Displays the menu on the DVD. Use the Up, Down, Left, and Right buttons to scroll

through the available selections. Use the Enter button to select.

5. UP—

6. DOWN—

7. LEFT—

8. RIGHT—

9. ENTER

10. PLAY/PAUSE—When pressed pauses the playback until pressed again.

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11. STOP—Halts playback. If the Play button is pressed the playback will continue from where

stopped. If the Stop button is pressed twice, playback will now start from the beginning.

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DO NOT CLOSE THE LCD SCREEN IF A MEMORY CARD HAS BEEN INSERTED INTO THE DVD PLAYER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE LCD SCREEN TO BREAK OR LEAK FLUID. IF YOU SHOULD COME IN CONTACT WITH LEAKED FLUID, WASH THE AFFECTED AREA THOROUGHLY WITH WATER AND SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. REMOVE ALL MEMORY CARDS BEFORE CLOSING THE LCD SCREEN.

12. MS Card—Memory Stick, allows playback of music, photographs, movies, etc.

13. SD Card—Secure Digital, allows playback of music, photographs, movies, etc.

14. CF Card—Compact Flash, allows playback of music, photographs, movies, etc.

NNOOTTEE::

To read from a memory card, there must not be mounted a DVD or CD in the player and the player door must be closed. Only 1 memory card can be inserted into the player at a time.

* These buttons are used to navigate through the menus on the screen and then use the Enter but-

ton to select the option.

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The illustration below shows the side of the DVD player when removed from the LCD monitor.

1. Electrical connector—This connector provides the electrical interface when mounted in the LCD

monitor.

2. VOL Control—Controls the volume to the phone jack output.

3. PHONE Jack—An optional headphone set can be connected here.

4. A/V OUT Jack—Audio/video output jack.

5. DC 12V Jack—Input power from the AC/DC converter.

6. IR Receiver—For receiving commands from the remote control.

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