Pyle PLDVD198 Owner's Manual

Mobile Video System

PLDVD198

Digital Audio Out-Coaxial

PLL Synthesizer Stereo Radio

DVD Player

Automatic Memory Storing

Full Detachable Panel

Preset Equalization

Multi-subtitle Languages Function

Multi-audio Languages Function

Multi-angle Function

Parental Control

Remote Control

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FEATURES

Compatible with NTSC DVD
(Video CD)

This player can play discs recorded in
either PAL or NTSC format.

A single LSI chip now integrates all
major DVD playback circuit functions
including MPEG2 decoder, video D/A
converter, and audio decoders.

L/R stereo analog audio outputs for
connection to existing head unit aux
inputs. Video output is composite
video.

Supplied remote handles multi-function
software (multi-language audio­track/subtitle, multi-angle, multi­story, etc.), plus all basic functions.

USE THIS PRODUCT SAFELY

When Driving

Keep the volume level low enough to be
aware of road and traffic conditions.

When Car Washing

Do not expose the product to water or
excessive moisture. This could cause
electrical shorts, fire or other damage.

When Parked

Parking in direct sunlight can produce
very high temperatures inside your
vehicle. Give the interior a chance to
cool down before starting playback.

Use the Proper Power Supply

This product is designed to operate with
a 12 volt DC, negative ground battery
system (the regular system in a North
American car).

Protect the Disc Mechanism

Avoid inserting any foreign objects into
the slot of this player.
Failure to observe this may cause
malfunction due to the precise
mechanism of this unit.

Use Authorized Service Centres

Do not attempt to disassemble or adjust
this precision product. Please refer to
the Service Centre list included with this
product for service assistance.

For Installation

The unit should be installed in a
horizontal position with the front end up
at a convenient angle, but not more than
30 .

Safety Information ....................................................................................... 4

Disc Notes .................................................................................................... 5

Installation ....................................................................................................6

Wiring Connection ......................................................................................10

20 Pin Socket Connection ..................................................................................10

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Location and Function of Keys

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11

Remote Control ..........................................................................................12

Remote Control .................................................................................................... 14

Preparing the Remote Control ..............................................................................14

Loading/ Ejecting a disc ............................................................................15

Loading a disc ......................................................................................................15

Ejecting a Disc

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Operation ....................................................................................................16

Basic Operation ...................................................................................................16

Disc (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3) Operation

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AV IN Operation

Setup

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Initial Setup

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General Setup

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Audio Setup..........................................................................................................25

Preferences Setup ...............................................................................................26

Defaults Table ......................................................................................................28

Trouble Shooting ........................................................................................29

Specifications..............................................................................................30

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CONTENTS

The Player

Radio Operation

Using the Detachable Front Panel ..............................................................9

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CAUTION:

MOBILE DVD PLAYER IS A CLASS I
LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS
MOBILE DVD PLAYER USES A
VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAM
WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED.
BE SURE TO OPERATE THE MOBILE
DVD PLAYER CORRECTLY AS
INSTRUCTED.
USE OF CONTROLS OR
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND - DO NOT
REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING .
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

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
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR
CONTINUOUS OPERATION.

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.

REGION MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION

Region Management Information:
This Mobile DVD Player is designed and
manufactured to respond to the Region
Management Information that is recorded
on a DVD disc. If the Region number
described on the DVD disc does not
correspond to the Region number of this
Mobile DVD Player, this Mobile DVD
Player cannot play this disc.

SAFETY INFORMATION

DISC NOTES

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Disc formats supported by this player

DVD

12 cm disc
(Single-sided disc only)

VIDEO CD

12 cm disc

CD

12 cm disc

MP3

12 cm disc

Discs which cannot be played with this
player

DVD-ROM
DVD-R/DVD-RAM
CDV
CD-G

Handling and Cleaning

Dirt, dust, scratches and warping disc
will cause misoperation.
Do not place stickers or make
scratches on discs.
Do not warp discs.

A disc should always be kept in its

case when not in use to prevent from
damaging.
Do not place discs in the following
places:

1. Direct sunlight

2. Dirty, dusty and damp areas

3. Near car heaters

4. On the seats or dashboard

Disc Cleaning

Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the surface.
If the disc is quite dirty , use a soft cloth
slightly moistured with isopropyl (rubbing)
alcohol. Never use solvents such as
benzine, thinner or conventional record
cleaners as they may mar the surface of
the disc.

Note:

A disc may become somewhat scratched
(although not enough to make it

unusable) depending on your handle it
and conditions in the usage environment.
Note these scratches are not an
indication of any problem with the player.

Preparing New Discs with Rough Spots

A new disc may have rough edges on its
inside and outside edges. If a disc with
rough edges is used, the proper setting
will not be performed and the player will
not play the disc. Therefore, remove the
rough edges in advance by using a ball
point pen or pencil as shown on the right.
To remove the rough edges, press the
side of the pen or pencil against the
inside and outside edges of the disc.

Rough spots
on inside edge

Ball point pen
or pencil

Rough spots on
outside edge

Label side up

Do not touch
the underside
of the disc

Do not bend

Wipe the disc from center
toward the outside edge

53mm

182mm

INSTALLATION

Choose the mounting location where
the unit will not interfere with the
normal driving function of the driver.
Before finally installing the unit,
connect the wiring temporarily and
make sure it is all connected up
properly and the unit and the system

Use only the parts included with the
unit to ensure proper installation. The
use of unauthorized parts can cause

Consult with your nearest dealer if
installation requires the drilling of
holes or other modifications of the

Install the unit where it does not get
in the driver's way and cannot injure
the passenger if there is a sudden

O

If installation angle exceeds 30 from
horizontal, the unit might not give its

Notes:

work properly.

Vehicle.

Malfunctions.

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Avoid installing the unit where it would
be subject to high temperature, such
as from direct sunlight, or from hot air,
from the heater, or where it would be
subject to dust, dirt or excessive
vibration.

optimum performance.

stop, like an emergency stop.

DIN FRONT/REAR-MOUNT

This unit be can properly installed either
from "Front"(conventional DIN
Front-mount) or "Rear"(DIN Rear-mount
installation, utilizing threaded screw holes
at the sides of the unit chassis). For
details, refer to the following illustrated
installation methods.

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DIN FRONT-MOUNT (Method A)

Installation Opening

This unit can be installed in any
dashboard having an opening as show
below:

Installing the unit

Be sure you test all connections first, and
then follow these steps to install the unit.

1.

3.

2.

4.

Make sure the ignition is turned off,
and then disconnect the cable from the
vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal.
Disconnect the wire harness and the
Antenna.

Press the release button on the front
panel and remove the control panel
(see the steps of “removing the front
panel”).

Lift the top of the outer trim ring then
pull it out to remove it.
The two supplied keys release tabs
inside the unit's sleeve so you can
remove it. One key is for the right side
and the other is for the left side. Insert
the keys as far as they will go (with the
notches facing up) into the appropriate
slots at the middle left and right sides
of the unit. Then slide the sleeve off
the back of the unit.

Outer Trim Ring

L Key

Sleeve

R Key

Front Panel

5.

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INSTALLATION

Mount the sleeve by inserting the
sleeve into the opening of the
dashboard and bend open the tabs
located around the sleeve with a
screwdriver. Not all tabs will be able to
make contact, so examine which ones
will be most effective. Bending open
the appropriate tabs behind the
dashboard to secure the sleeve in
place.

Reconnect the wire harness and the
antenna and be careful not to pinch
any wires or cables.
Slide the unit into the sleeve until it
locks into place.
To further secure the unit, use the
supplied metal strap to secure the back
of the unit in place. Use the supplied
hardware (Hex Nut (M5mm) and Spring
Washer) to attach one end of the strap
to the mounting bolt on the back of
the unit. If necessary, bend the metal
strap to fit your vehicle's mounting area.
Then use the supplied hardware
(Tapping Screw (5x25mm) and Plain
Washer) to attach the other end of
metal strap to a solid metal part of the
vehicle under the dashboard. This
strap also helps ensure proper electrical
grounding of the unit.

8.

9.

6.

7.

Tabs

Screwdriver

Sleeve

Dashboard

any wires or cables.

Mounting Bolt

Plain Washer

Tapping Screw

Metal Strap

Spring Washer

Hex Nut

10. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle
battery's negative (-) terminal. Then
replace the outer trim ring and install
the unit's front panel (see the steps of
“installing the front panel”)

Make sure the ignition is turned off,
then disconnect the cable from the
vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal.
Remove the metal strap attached the
back of the unit (if attached).

Press the release button to remove
the front panel.

Lift the top of the outer trim ring then
pull it out to remove it.
Insert both of the supplied keys into the
slots at the middle left and right sides of
the unit, then pull the unit out of the
dashboard.

1.

2.

3.

4.

Removing the unit

5.

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Dashboard or Console

Screw

Hook

Factory Radio
Mounting Bracket

Side View showing
Screw Holes marked
T, N

Screw

INSTALLATION

DIN REAR-MOUNT (Method B)

If your vehicle is a Nissan, Toyota, follow
these mounting instructions.
Use the screw holes marked T (Toyota),
N (Nissan) located on both sides of the
unit to fasten the unit to the factory radio
mounting brackets supplied with your
vehicle.

To fasten the unit to the factory radio
mounting brackets.

1. Use a screwdriver to loose the hook's
screws on the front left and right sides
of the unit and remove the hooks.

2. Align the screw holes on the bracket
with the screw holes on the unit, and
then tighten the screws (5x5mm)on
each side.

Note: the outer trim ring, sleeve
and the metal strap are not used
for method B installation.

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USING THE DETACHABLE FRONT PANEL

REMOVING THE FRONT PANEL

1. Press the release button on the front

panel and pull off the front panel.

2. Keep front panel into the case.

INSTALLING THE FRONT PANEL

To install the front panel, insert the panel
into the housing and make sure the panel
is properly installed. Otherwise,
abnormality occurs on the display or
some keys will not function properly.

Precautions when handling

1. Do not drop the front panel.

2. Do not put pressure on the display
or control buttons when removing
or installing the front panel.

3. Do not touch the contacts on the
front panel or on the main unit body.
It may result in poor electrical contact.

4. If any dirt or foreign substances
adhered on the contacts, they can be
removed with a clean and dry cloth.

5. Do not expose the front panel to high
temperatures or direct sunlight in
anywhere.

6. Keep away any volatile agents (e.g.
benzene, thinner, or insecticides)
from touching the surface of the front
panel

7. Do not attempt to disassemble the
front panel.

Release Button

Front Panel

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WIRING CONNECTION

20 PIN SOCKET CONNECTION

ANTENNA

ANTENNA SOCKET(OPTIONAL)

CONNECTOR

R

E

M

O

T

E

C

O

N

T

R

O

L

R

E

C

E

I

V

E

R

POWER

GROUND (B-)

IGNITION

MEMORY BACK UP (B+)

+

+

SPEAKER

FRONT Lch

SPEAKER

REAR Lch

WHITE

GREEN

WHITE/BLACK

GREEN/BLACK

-

-

VIOLET/BLACK

GREY/BLACK

VIOLET

GREY

REAR Rch
SPEAKER

FRONT Rch
SPEAKER

-

+

-

+

YELLOW

RED

BLACK

BLUE

SWITCH (ACC+)

ANTENNA

WHITE

VIDEO OUT 1(YELLOW)
VIDEO OUT 2 (YELLOW)
DIGITAL AUDIO (ORANGE)

AUDIO R IN (RED)
AUDIO L IN (WHITE)
VIDEO IN ((YELLOW))

REAR RCA CABLE(GREY)

(FOR RCA LINE OUT VERSION ONLY)

RED

AV OUT CABLE(GREY)

FUSE

AV IN CABLE(BLACK)

Rch

Lch

WHITE

FRONT RCA CABLE(BROWN)

RED

Rch

Lch

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9

232221 14203

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2

10

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LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF KEYS

THE PLAYER

1. PWR (power button)

2. LOC

3. MUT

4.

5. Disc Slot

6. MODE

7.

8. Liquid Crystal Display

9. L/R (ST)

10. SEL

11. VOL

12. VOL

14. 1~6 preset buttons

15. DSP

16. MANU/SKIP

17. MANU/SKIP

18. AMS

19. EQ

20.

21. RPT

22. INT

23. RDM

24. RX

When remove the front panel:

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26

25. LED 26. RESET button

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8

5 6

13 4 17

1

13. BND/LOU

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LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF KEYS

REMOTE CONTROL

24

27

1

5

3

8

32

2

6

9

25

4

28

10

31

7

30
26

12

29
15

11

18

13

19

23

17

20

16

14

33

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1. POWER Press POWER to turn the unit ON or OFF.

2. MUTE Press to mute the sound.

3. SUB-T Changing of the SUBTITLE language on multi-subtitle language DVD
disc.

4. ANGLE Changing of the view angle on multi-angle DVD disc.

5. MODE Changing between radio mode, disc (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3) play mode
and AV IN mode.

6. DISPLAY Display statistical disc information during playback.

7. SETUP Display the SETUP menu.

8. TITLE Display the TITLE menu that is stored in DVD disc.

9. PROGRAM Allows the track played in the order you programmed (For MP3/CD).

10. PBC (LOC) Changing between PBC ON and PBC OFF on the VCD disc.
In radio mode, press it to select between local and distant stations.

11. SEL Press to select the desired adjustment mode. Then press VOLUME+/­ to change settings.

12. / , / In case of menu mode, / , / buttons served as cursor buttons to select
item left/right, ahead/back.

13. OK Confirm the Track/Chapter selected with the numeric buttons or selected
with the cursor buttons on screen display.

14. GOTO Disc search button, cooperatively used with numeric buttons.

15. Press to play/pause the disc.

16. / Press to search forward rapidly & to search reverse rapidly.

17. (SEEK+) Press to skip to the next track & press to skip back one track.
/ (SEEK-) In radio mode, press (SEEK+) shortly to increase frequency or press
(SEEK-) shortly to decrease frequency by one step of channel spacing.
Hold (SEEK+)/ (SEEK-) longer for fast tuning.

18. Press it to stop playback.

19. EQ Press it to select the equalization mode, such as CLAS, POP, ROCK.

20. 0-9 Numeric buttons

21. 10+ Digital selecting button cooperatively used with numeric buttons.

22. MENU Display the root menu that is stored on the DVD disc.

23. VOLUME+/- Press VOLUME+/- button to increase or decrease the volume level.

24. ZOOM Allows the picture to be increased in size.

25. RESUME When in stop mode, press the button, the play can be resumed from
the stop point.

26. LOUD Press to reinforce the bass output. Press it again to release this function.

27. P/N Switch between PAL mode and NTSC mode.

28. RANDOM Allows the track played in random order (NOT for DVD).

29. ST(AUDIO) In radio mode, press it to select mono or stereo mode.
Changing of the AUDIO soundtrack on multi-audio soundtrack DVD disc.
Changing of the sound mode of the VCD/CD discs.

30. RPT(AMS) Switch the Repeat mode of discs.
In radio mode, press for several seconds to enter into automatic
memory storing function; press shortly to scan preset station.

31. A-B (BAND) A-B repeat allows a passage to be repeated continuously.
In radio mode, press it to select desired band.

32. EJECT Press to eject the disc.

33. SLOW Changing for slow forward playback motion (For VCD/DVD).

LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF KEYS

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REMOTE CONTROL

Preparing the Remote Control

Inserting the Batteries

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert the new battery. Make sure
that the positive and negative terminals
of the battery are oriented as indicated.

3. Close the cover.
Battery: a button cell lithium battery
(CR2025 3V)

Using the Remote Control

Point the remote control towards the
player front face remote sensor RX
(remote control signal receiver).Operation
angle: About 30 degree in each the
direction of the front of the remote sensor.

LOADING/EJECTING A DISC

Loading a Disc

When all connections have completed,
you can load a disc as follows:

1. Turn the ignition on to the accessory
position.

2. Press the PWR button (1) on the
front panel or POWER button on the
remote controlto turn on the unit.

3. Insert the disc with printed side
facing up into the disc slot (2).

4. The player will start playback
automatically.

Ejecting a Disc

Press button (3) on the front panel
or to (EJECT) button on remote
controlto eject the disc.

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2

1

3

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OPERATION

BASIC OPERATION

SWITCHING ON/OFF THE UNIT

Press PWR button on the front panel or
POWER button on the remote control

to turn on the unit.

FACEPLATE RELEASE

Press button on the front panel to
detach the removable faceplate.

SOUND ADJUSTMENT

Press SEL button on the front panel of
the unit or on the remote control to
select the desired adjustment mode.
The adjustment mode will change in the
following order:

VOL BAS TRE BAL FAD

(Volume) (Bass)

(Treble)

(Balance) (Fader)

By pressing the VOL /VOL buttons
on the front panel or VOLUME +/-
buttons on the remote control, it is
possible to adjust the desired sound
quality.

LOUDNESS

Press and hold BND/LOU button on the
font panel for several seconds or press
LOUD button on the remote control to
reinforce the bass output. Press
BND/LOU button on the font panel for
several seconds again or press LOUD
button on the remote control again to
release this function.

SET THE CLOCK

Press the DSP button on the front panel,
the clock is shown on the LCD display.
Then hold down the button until the
clock flashes. Then press the VOL
button on the front panel or VOLUME +
button on the remote control to change
hours; press VOL button on the front
panel or VOLUME button on the remote
control to change minutes.

MUTE

Press MUT button on the front panel or
MUTE button on the remote control to

mute down the sound instantly. Pres it
again to resume sound output.

EQUALIZATION

Press EQ button shortly to turn on
equalization function and to select
desired audio mode. There are three
kinds of mode as below:

CLAS POP ROCK

MODE SELECTION

Press MOD button on the front panel of
the unit or MODE button on the remote
control to select among radio, disc
(DVD/VCD/CD/MP3) play mode and
AV IN mode.

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

Exhibit current frequency and activated
functions on the display of the front
panel.

FLASHING LED

If the front panel does not install in the
main unit, the LED will be flashing.

REMOTE SENSOR

Point the remote control handset to the
remote sensor RX. Press the function
keys on the handset to control the
system.

RESET FUNCTION
RESET button on the housing must be

activated with either a ballpoint pen or
thin metal object. The RESET button is
to be activated for the following reasons:

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OPERATION

- Initial installation of the unit when all
wiring is completed.

- All the function buttons do not operate.

- Error symbol on the display.
Note: if press RESET button, the unit
can't work yet, please use a cotton swab
soaked in isopropyl alcohol to clean the
socket on the front panel.

RADIO OPERATION
SWITCHING TO RADIO MODE
Press MOD on the front panel or

MODE on the remote control to
select radio mode, the radio mode
appears in the display together with
the memory band and frequency.
SELECTING THE FREQUENCY

BAND
During radio mode, shortly press
BND/LOU button on the front panel

or A-B (BAND) button on the remote
control to select the desired band.
The reception band will change in
the following order:

FM1 FM2 FM3 AM1 AM2

SELECTING STATION

During radio mode, shortly press
MANU/SKIP button on the front
panel or (SEEK+) button on remote
control to increase frequency by one
step of channel spacing, and shortly
press MANU/SKIP on the front
panel or (SEEK-) button on remote
control to decrease frequency by one
step of channel spacing. Hold the
button longer for fast tuning. The
frequency is updated correspondingly
on display.

LOCAL/DISTANT

Press LOC button on the front panel
or PBC (LOC) button on the remote

control to select between local and
distant stations.
Local setting for reception of strong
station, and a distant setting for
reception of weaker stations. This
function is effect during AUTO SEEK
operation.

AUTOMATIC MEMORY STORING
& PROGRAM SCANNING

Automatic memory storing
Press AMS button on the front
panel or RPT (AMS) button on the
remote control for several seconds,
the radio searches from the current
frequency and checks the signal
strength until one cycle search is
finished. And then 6 strongest
stations are stored into the
corresponding preset number
button.
Program scanning
Press AMS or RPT (AMS)
button shortly to scan preset
station.

STATION STORING

Press any one of the preset buttons
(1 to 6) on the front panel to select a
station, which had been stored in the
memory. Press this button for several
seconds, current station is stored into
the number button.

MONO/STEREO

Press L/R (ST) button on the front
panel or ST (AUDIO) button on the
remote control to select mono or
stereo mode. You can sometimes
improve reception of distant stations
by selection mono operation.

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OPERATION

DISC (DVD/VCD/CD/MP3)
OPERATION

STOPPING PLAY
Briefly press the (Stop) button to
stop the unit playback, when

button on the front panel or button
on the remote control is pressed,
normal playback will continue.
Press (Stop) button twice to stop

the playback and go back to initial
Track/Chapter.
RAPID FORWARD/RAPID REVERSE

Press & during play.
Each time the button is pressed, the
speed of rapid forward /reverse changes
according to the disc as follow.

FOR DVD:

Normal playback 2X 4X 6X 8X

FOR VCD/CD/MP3:

Normal playback 1X 2X 3X 4X

SKIPPING TRACK

Press MANU/SKIP / buttons on
the front panel or / buttons on the
remote control during playback.
Press or to skip to next track, and
or to back one track.
Note: For some VCD2.0 discs (PBC­playback control), / or /
buttons may be unavailable.

SLOW MOTION PLAY

Press SLOW button on the remote
control during play.
Each time the button is pressed, the
speed of slow forward changes
according to the disc as follow.

FOR DVD:

Normal playback 2X 4X 8X

FOR VCD:

Normal playback 1X 2X 3X

PAUSING PLAYING

Pressing on the remote control or
on the front panel during playback will
stop play temporary. To return to normal
playback, press or once again.

MUTE FUNCTION

Pressing the MUT button on the front
panel or MUTE button on the remote
control will mute the sound, but the disc
continues playing. When you unmute
the sound (press MUT or MUTE again),
sound will resume.

REPEATING PLAYING

FOR DVD:
Press RPT button on the front panel or
on the remote control to select repeat
mode as follow:

CHAPTER REPEAT ON TITLE REPEAT ON

REPEAT OFF

FOR VCD/CD:
Press RPT button to select repeat mode
as follow.

REP-ONE REPEAT OFF

Continuously repeat the current
chapter/track, when REP-ONE
mode is selected.
When the player finishes playback of
the current disc last chapter/track, it
will stop and display the elapsed
time. When REPEAT OFF mode is
selected, REP-ONE disappears
from screen display.
REPEAT feature does not support
VCD2.0 (with PBC ON).

1.

2.

3.

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REPEATING PLAYING A PASSAGE

A-B repeat allows a passage to be
repeated continuously. Press A-B
button on the remote control at the start
of the required passage, then press A-
B button again at the end of the
passage. To revert to normal playing,
press A-B button again. Each time the
button is pressed, the screen will
display as follows:

TIME SEARCH (GOTO)

FOR DVD
Press GOTO button twice, the screen

will display the following message:

You can select the item you want to
watch through TIME setting by using
numeric buttons and OK button on the
remote control.

FOR CD/VCD (WITH PBC OFF):
Press GOTO button once, the screen

will display the following message:

Use numeric buttons to input the time
directly.

ZOOM FUNCTION

Allows the picture to be increased in
size. Press ZOOM button on theremote
control to toggle among 1.5 scale, 2.0
scale and 3.0 scale.During Zoom
mode, press / , / buttons to move
pictures left, right, up or down direction.

A TO B SET A A TO B SET B A TO B CANCELLED

TITLE 01/01 TIME -- : --: --

GO TO -- : --

On the front panel or RANDOM button
on the remote control, track selection
will be made in random order. The
display screen will show “RANDOM
ON” on the left-top corner. Then press
button to start RANDOM playback.
Press RDM or RANDOM button again
in stop mode, “RANDOM OFF” appears
and release the mode.

PLAYING IN PROGRAMMED ORDER

For CD:
In stop mode, press PROGRAM button,
the screen will display “PROGRAM
P00:00”. For example: press numeric
button 4, “PROGRAM P01:04” appears,
it means track 4 will be played first,
then press numeric button 6 and
“PROGRAM P02:06” appears. Press
the different numeric button to select
the corresponding track, and then you
can program tracks to your need. If
you want to complete program setting,
press button or OK button to play
tracks in programmed order.

PREVIEWING PLAYING (FOR CD
ONLY)

When play a CD, press INT button on
the front panel to play first several
seconds of each track on the current
disc. Press again to stop intro and
listen to track.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY FUNCTION

Press the DISPLAY button during
playback to display the contents of the
current disc on the screen.
Example:

OPERATION

PLAYING IN RANDOM ORDER (NOT
FOR DVD)

In stop and PBC OFF mode, press RDM

FOR DVD:

(1) Press DISPLAY for the first time:

TITLE 01/03 CHAPTER 002/025

00:02:25

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OPERATION

Title Number, Total Title Number,
Chapter Number, Total Chapter Number
of this Title of the disc currently being
played will be shown on the screen,
along with the elapsed time.

(2) Press DISPLAY for the second time:

TITLE REMAIN

01:46:58

CHAPTER ELAPSED

00:00:24

CHAPTER REMAIN

00:01:39

SINGLE ELAPSED

00:25 01/13

(3) Press DISPLAY for the third time:

(4) Press DISPLAY for the fourth time:

(5) Press DISPLAY for the fifth time:
The message on the screen will be cleared.

FOR VCD:
(1) Press DISPLAY for the first time:

SINGLE REMAIN

03:15 01/13

TOTAL ELAPSED

00:25 01/13

(2) Press DISPLAY for the second time:

(3) Press DISPLAY for the third time:

TOTAL REMAIN

40:35 01/13

(4) Press DISPLAY for the fourth time:

(5) Press DISPLAY for the fifth time:
The message on the screen will be cleared.

FOR CD:

(1) Press DISPLAY for the first time:

SINGLE ELAPSED

00:25 01/14

SINGLE REMAIN

03:15 01/14

TOTAL ELAPSED

00:25 01/14

TOTAL REMAIN

40:35 01/14

(2) Press DISPLAY for the second time:

(3) Press DISPLAY for the third time:

(4) Press DISPLAY for the fourth time:

(5) Press DISPLAY for the fifth time:
The message on the screen will be cleared.

FOR Mp3:

CHAPTER ELAPSED 01/18 00:25

(1) Press DISPLAY for the first time:

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CHAPTER REMAIN 01/18 04:25

(2) Press DISPLAY for the second time:

(3) Press DISPLAY for the third time:
The message on the screen will be cleared.

MULTI-AUDIO LANGUAGES
FUNCTION

For DVD:
Press L/R (ST) button on the front
panel or ST (AUDIO) button on the
remote control during playback. Each
time the button is pressed, the audio
soundtrack language changes on
sequential order.
Notes:

- The language number is different
according to the disc.

- Some discs only contain one
language soundtrack.

- When no different language
soundtrack are recorded, will be
displayed at screen left top corner.
For VCD/CD:
Press L/R (ST) button on the front
panel or ST (AUDIO) button on the
remote control during playback. It is
possible to switch the sound between
mono and stereo sound.

MONO LEFT MONO RIGHT STEREO

MENU FUNCTION (For DVD Only)

Press MENU button while the disc is
playing and the disc root menu will be
displayed. You can navigate with the
remote control navigation keys and
select a feature with the OK button on
the remote control.

TITLE MENU FUNCTION (For DVD
Only)

If the DVD has multiple titles recorded
on the disc. It can select preferred title
from the title menu to start playback.

1. Press TITLE during playback.

- The title menu is display.

2. Select preferred title by the cursor
buttons and confirm by OK button on
the remote control.

MULTI-SUBTITLE LANGUAGES
FUNCTION (For DVD only)

Press SUB-T during playback.
Each time the button is pressed, the
subtitle language changes in sequential
order.
Notes:

- The language number is different
according to the disc.

- Some discs only contain one subtitle
language.

- When no different subtitle language
are recorded, will be displayed at
screen left top corner.

MULTI-ANGLE FUNCTION (For DVD
only)

Press ANGLE during playback.
Each time the button is pressed, the
angle changes in sequential order.
Notes:

- The angle number is different
according to the disc.

- The function only works for discs
having scenes recorded at
different angles.

- When no different angle is recorded,
will be displayed at screen left
top corner.

OPERATION

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SMART NAVI

PLAY MODE

ROOT

DISC

CD01

CD02

CD03

CD04

CD05

MP3 001 PLUMT

MP3 002 RZID

MP3 003 ASCIS

MP3 004 DCYI

MP3 005 BFZ

OPERATION

MP3 Disc Play

MP3 disc is playing as the format of
FOLDER. For example:

In stop mode, use / , / on the
remote control to select the item or
folder (such as CD01, CD02...) and
press OK button on the remote control
to confirm, then select the desired track
(such as 001 PLUMT, 002 RZID...) on
the current folder to play.

Pressing RPT button on the front panel
or on the remote control repeatedly can
select two kinds of repeat play mode.
REP-ONE: Play the same song over and
again.
FOLDER REP: Play all songs in the
current directory in sequence,
over and again.

Pressing RDM on the front panel or
RANDOM button on the remote control
to play tracks in random order. Press
RDM or RANDOM button again to
release the mode.
In stop mode, press PROGRAM button,
“AUTO PLAY” in the menu will change
into “PROGRAM P0”. For example: first
press numeric button 4, “PROGRAM
P01:0004” appears on the left-top corner
of the screen, it means track 4 will be

played first, then press numeric button
6 and “PROGRAM P02:0006” appears.
Press the different numeric button to
select the corresponding track, and
then press button or OK button to
complete program setting and to play
tracks in programmed order. And
“PROGRAM P0” changes into “PROG­END” on the menu.
When the tracks played in programmed
order, press PROGRAM button to exit
program mode, and “AUTO PLAY”
shows in the menu.
During playback, use or to skip an
item ahead or back.
: Rapid reverse, : Rapid advance.
Note: The FOLDER cannot be selected
during playing. It can be selected after

(Stop) button pressed.

AV IN OPERATION

When you connect another audio/video
system to the unit through the AV IN
terminals on the back of the unit, press

MOD button on the front panel or
MODE on the remote control to select

AV IN mode.

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SETUP

INITIAL SETUP

GENERAL SETUP

TV DISPLAY

PIC MODE

ANGLE MARK

OSD LANG

CAPTIONS

SCR SAVER

MAIN PAGE

NORMAL/PS

NORMAL/LB

WIDE

-- GENERAL PAGE --

VideoMaterial

Normal

Pan Scan

Letter-box

Wide(16:9)

TVScreen

4:3

4:3

16:9

TV display setup

This is to select the appropriate TV
aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) according
to the connected TV set.

Normal/PS (For 4:3 TV)

Played back in the PAN & SCAN
style. (If connected to wide-screen
TV, the left and right edges are cut
off.)

Wide (For 16:9 TV)

Select when a wide-screen TV set is
connected.

Normal/LB (For 4:3 TV)

Played back in letterbox style. (If
connected to wide-screen TV,
black bands appear at top
and bottom of the screen.)

SETUP MENU --- MAIN PAGE

GENERAL SETUP

AUDIO SETUP

PREFERENCES

EXIT SETUP

1. Press SETUP on the remote control
or on the DVD unit in the stop mode.
(Press the stop button twice to ensure
that the player is in STOP mode.)

2. The initial SETUP menu is displayed.

3. Select the preferred item by using the
/ buttons.

4. Press OK button on the remote
control.
a/. GENERAL SETUP
This setup page includes all the
item of TV display & Audio output
feature. For details please refer to
GENERAL SETUP MENU.
b/. AUDIO SETUP
This setup page includes all the
items for AUDIO. Please refer to
AUDIO SETUP MENU.
c/. PREFERENCES SETUP
This setup page includes all the
configuration of support feature.
For details please refer to
PREFERENCES SETUP MENU.

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SETUP

-- GENERAL PAGE --

TV DISPLAY

PIC MODE

ANGLE MARK

OSD LANG

CAPTIONS

MAIN PAGE

AUTO

HI-RES

N-FLICKER

SCR SAVER

PIC mode setup

Select AUTO, the player PIC mode will
depend on DVD disc.
Select HI-RES format for best image
resolution.
Select N-FLICKER format on image or
picture with noise or distortion.

-- GENERAL PAGE --

TV DISPLAY

PIC MODE

ANGLE MARK

OSD LANG

ON

OFF

CAPTIONS

MAIN PAGE

SCR SAVER

ANGLE MARK display setup

If it is set to ON, when the multi-angle
DVD disc is playing, “ ” (the angle
mark) will appear on the screen; if it is
set to “OFF”, the mark will not appear.

-- GENERAL PAGE --

OSD LANG type setup

Select the preferred OSD (On Screen
Display) language by using the /
buttons.

-- GENERAL PAGE --

TV DISPLAY

PIC MODE

ANGLE MARK

OSD LANG

ON

MAIN PAGE

CAPTIONS

OFF

SCR SAVER

CAPTIONS setup

When play DVD disc, activate the
CAPTIONS feature by selecting ON
and the captions (such as the actor
dialogue) appear on the screen;
deactivate this feature by selecting
OFF and the captions will not appear.

TV DISPLAY

PIC MODE

ANGLE MARK

OSD LANG

SCR SAVER

MAIN PAGE

ENGLISH

CAPTIONS

FRENCH

GERMAN

SPANISH

25

SETUP

-- GENERAL PAGE --

TY DISPLAY

ON

OFF

PIC MODE

ANGLE MARK

OSD LANG

SCR SAVER

CAPTIONS

MAIN PAGE

SCR SAVER setup

Select the SCR SAVER ON/OFF.

LINE OUT

SPDIF

OP MODE

DYNAMIC

PRO LOGIC

MAIN PAGE

RF REMOD

-- AUDIO SETUP --

OP MODE

- LINE OUT: Line out mode, with digital
dialog normalization.

- RF REMOD: RF remodulation mode,
with heavy compression and digital
dialog normalization.
It is recommended to select LINE OUT
mode.

AUDIO SETUP

-- AUDIO SETUP --

ON

OFF SPDIF

OP MODE

DYNAMIC

PRO LOGIC

MAIN PAGE

LPCM OUTPUT

DUAL MONO

-- AUDIO SETUP --

STEREO

R-MONO

SPDIF

OP MODE

DYNAMIC

PRO LOGIC

MAIN PAGE

L-MONO

LPCM OUTPUT

DUAL MONO

MIX-MONO

DUAL MONO

DUAL MONO reproduction mode, used
only when the input consists of two
independent audio channels (1/1 mode).
Possible selections are:

- STEREO: Reproduce both channels as is.

- L-MONO: Reproduce the left channel only.

- R-MONO: Reproduce the right channel only.

- MIX-MONO: Mix both channels.

SPDIF

This is to activate the digital audio output
on or off.

LPCM OUTPUT

DUAL MONO

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-- AUDIO SETUP --

Dynamic range Control

Select DYNAMIC and adjust the
dynamic range of a Dolby Digital
encoded program. There are 8 steps
between full compression and off
compression.

FULL

6/8

4/8

2/8

OFF

SPDIF

OP MODE

DYNAMIC

LPCM OUTPUT

MAIN PAGE

PRO LOGIC

DUAL MONO

OFF

SPDIF

OP MODE

DYNAMIC

PRO LOGIC

MAIN PAGE

ON

LPCM OUTPUT

AUTO

DUAL MONO

-- AUDIO SETUP --

PRO LOGIC

When select ON, it will convert the 2­channel audio input into 5-channel
output. When select OFF, it will cancel
this function. When select AUTO, it will
depend on the disc.

LPCM 48K

LPCM 96K

SPDIF

OP MODE

DYNAMIC

LPCM OUTPUT

PRO LOGIC

DUAL MONO

-- AUDIO SETUP --

LPCM OUTPUT

Select the LPCM (Line Pause Code
Modulation) OUTPUT between LPCM
48K and LPCM 96K. The higher the
sampling frequency is, the better the
output audio quality is.
It is recommended to select LPCM 96K.

PREFERENCES SETUP

--PREFERENCES PAGE--

TV TYPE

AUTO

SUBTITLE

DISC MENU

PARENTAL

PASSWORD

DEFAUL TS

MAIN PAGE

NTSC

PAL

AUDIO

TV type setup

This player can play discs recorded in
either PAL or NTSC format.
Select NTSC format, when the unit is
connected to NTSC TV.
Select PAL format, when the unit is
connected to PAL TV.
Select AUTO format, the player TV
output format will be according to the
DVD disc format.

SETUP

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TV TYPE

ENGLISH

SUBTITLE

DISC MENU

PARENTAL

PASSWORD

DEFAUL TS

FRENCH

SPANISH

CHINESE

JAPANESE

AUDIO

MAIN PAGE

GERMAN

TV TYPE

ENGLISH

SUBTITLE

DISC MENU

PARENTAL

PASSWORD

DEFAUL TS

FRENCH

SPANISH

CHINESE

JAPANESE

AUDIO

MAIN PAGE

GERMAN

--PREFERENCES PAGE--

SETUP

--PREFERENCES PAGE--

AUDIO language setup

Select the preferred AUDIO soundtrack
by using the cursor buttons.

ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

CHINESE

JAPANESE

TV TYPE

SUBTITLE

DISC MENU

PARENTAL

PASSWORD

DEFAULTS

MAIN PAGE

AUDIO

OFF

GERMAN

TV TYPE

SUBTITLE

DISC MENU

PARENTAL

PASSWORD

DEFAULTS

AUDIO

MAIN PAGE

1 G

3 PG

4 PG 13

6 PG-R

7 NC-17

NO-PARENTAL

8 ADULT

2

5

--PREFERENCES PAGE-- --PREFERENCES PAGE--

SUBTITLE language setup

Select the preferred SUBTITLE
language by using the cursor buttons.

PARENTAL

Select suitable parental guidance by
the cursor buttons and confirm by
pressing OK button on remote control
(need to enter password to confirm).

DISC MENU language setup

Select the preferred DISC MENU language
by using the cursor buttons

General Setup TV display Normal/PS

PIC mode AUTO

Angle mark ON

OSD Language English

Captions OFF

SCR Saver OFF

Audio Setup SPDIF OFF

OP Mode Line Out

Dual Mono Stereo

Dynamic FULL

PRO logic OFF

LPCM Output LPCM 48K

Preferences TV Type AUTO

Audio English

Subtitle English

DISC menu English

Parental 6 PG-R

Password 3308

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TV TYPE

SUBTITLE

DISC MENU

PARENTAL

PASSWORD

DEFAULTS

CHANGE

AUDIO

MAIN PAGE

--PREFERENCES PAGE--

SETUP

PASSWORD

Select CHANGE and press OK button.
Type the old password (The initial
factory code is 3308) and key in 4
characters password now you want to
use, and retype again to confirm key in
correctly.

RESET

TV TYPE

SUBTITLE

DISC MENU

PARENTAL

PASSWORD

DEFAUL TS

MAIN PAGE

AUDIO

--PREFERENCES PAGE--

DEFAULTS

Select reset to revert to factory initial
settings.

DEFAULTS TABLE

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If it appears that your DVD unit is faulty,
first consult this checklist. It may be that
something simple has been overlooked.

Under no circumstances should you
try to repair the player yourself, as
this will invalidate the warranty. Only
qualified service personnel can
remove the cover or service this
player.
NO POWER
If the power supply is connected to

the car accessory circuits, but the
engine is not moving, switch the
ignition key to “ACC”.
Check if the fuse is blown. Then
replace the new fuse.
Check if the on/off button on the front
of the player is set to on.

NO PICTURE
Check if the monitor or TV is switched

on.
Check if select proper mode, such as
Disc Play mode and AV mode.
Check the video connection.

DISTORTED PICTURE
Check the disc for fingerprints and

clean with soft cloth, wiping from
centre to edge.
Sometimes a small amount of picture
distortion may appear. This is not a
malfunction.

COMPLETELY DISTORTED PICTURE
The disc format is not according to the

TV-set used (PAL/NTSC).

NO COLOR IN PICTURE
The disc format is not according to the

TV-set used (PAL/NTSC).

DISC DOES NOT PLAY
Ensure the disc label is upwards.

Clean the disc.
Check if the disc is defective by trying
another disc.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

NO SOUND
Check audio connections.

If using a HIFI amplifier, try another
sound source.

DISTORTED SOUND FROM HIFI
AMPLIFIER
Check to make sure that no audio

connections are made to the amplifier
phono input.

THE PLAYER DOES NOT RESPOND
TO THE REMOTE CONTROL
Aim the remote control directly at the

sensor on the front of the player.
Avoid all obstacles which may
interfere with the signal path.
Inspect or replace the remote control
battery.

DISTORTED OR B/W PICTURE
The disc format is not according to the

TV-set used (PAL/NTSC).

NO AUDIO AT DIGITAL OUTPUT
Check the digital connections

Check the Digital Audio menu to make
sure that the digital output is correctly
set.
Check if the audio format of the
selected audio language matches your
receiver's capabilities.

BUTTONS DO NOT WORK
Press Reset button on the housing of

the DVD unit.

THE RADIO DOES NOT WORK
Check if the antenna cable is

connected firmly.

THE RADIO STATION AUTOMATIC
SELECTION DOES NOT WORK
If the signals are too weak, select a

station manually.

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Power Supply Requirements : DC 12 Volts, Negative Ground
Chassis Dimensions : 178 (W) x 160 (D) x 50 (H)
Tone Controls
Bass (at 100 Hz) : 10 dB
Treble (at 10 kHz) : 10 dB
Maximum Output Power : 4x40 watts
Current Drain : 15 Ampere (max.)

CD PLAYER

Signal to Noise Ratio : More than 55 dB
Channel Separation : More than 45 dB
Frequency Response : 20Hz 20 kHz

RADIO

FM

Frequency Coverage 87.5 to 107.9 MHz
IF 10.7 MHz
Sensitivity (S/N=30dB) 4 V
Stereo Separation >25dB
AM
Frequency Coverage 530 to 1710 kHz
IF 450 kHz
Sensitivity (S/N=20dB) 36 dBu

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Supply voltage: 12V DC (11V-15V), test voltage 14.4V, negative ground
Current consumption: Less than 2A
Signal system: Compositive video 1.0Vp-p 75
Discs played: (1) DVD-VIDEO disc

5” (12 cm) single-sided, single-layer
5” (12 cm) single-sided, double-layer
(2) Compact disc (CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3)
(3) 5” (12 cm) VIDEO CD

Audio output level: 10k (2 ch 2.0 Vrms)
Power output: 4 x4 0W

Note:

Specifications and design are subject to modification, without notice, due to
improvements in technology.

CAUTION:

To avoid electric shock, this unit must not be exposed to dripping water or water
splash.
Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation.
The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with
items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.
The use of apparatus in tropical and/or moderate climates.
Before scrapping the appliance, remove the batteries and place them in the
appropriate battery collection container.

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

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