Advent ADV38FR User manual

OPERATION
MANUAL
ADV38FR
10.2" OVERHEAD LCD
MONITOR WITH
DVD PLAYER
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Important Notice
Installation of overhead products requires careful planning and preparation. Be extremely careful when working on a vehicle with side
curtain air bags. Do not route wires near any portion of the side curtain air bag assemblies. This includes any anchor points in A, B, C or
D pillars of the vehicle. Routing wires in these areas or running wires by the side curtain air bags can prevent the side curtain air bag from
fully deploying which can result in personal injury to vehicle occupants. If you have any questions regarding wire routing in a vehicle,
please contact Audiovox Technical Support at 1-800-225-6074.
When connecting power and ground in a mobile video installation ensure that the ACC wire is fused at the point where it is connected to
the vehicle ACC wiring. Failure to do so can result in damage to the vehicle if a short circuit develops between the vehicle connection
point and the mobile video product.
An LCD panel and/or video monitor may be installed in a motor vehicle and visible to the driver if the LCD panel or video monitor is used
for vehicle information, system control, rear or side observation or navigation. If the LCD panel or video monitor is used for television
reception, video or DVD play, the LCD panel or video monitor must be installed so that these features will only function when the vehicle is
in “park” or when the vehicle's parking brake is applied.
An LCD panel or video monitor used for television reception, video or DVD play that operates when the vehicle is in gear or when the
parking brake is not applied must be installed to the rear of the driver's seat where it will not be visible, directly or indirectly, to the operator
of the motor vehicle.
Warnings
•Do not use any solvents or cleaning materials when cleaning the video monitor.
•Do not use any abrasive cleaners, they may scratch the screen.
•Use only a lightly dampened lint free cloth to wipe the screen if it is dirty.
•Lock the LCD screen in the fully closed position when not in use.
•Before putting on headphones always adjust the volume setting to the lowest position.
•Remember to leave the dome light switch in the off or auto positions when the vehicle is unattended, as the dome lights, if left on, can drain
the vehicle's battery.
•Do not put pressure on the screen.
•Caution children to avoid touching or scratching the screen, as it may become dirty or damaged.
Licensed under one or more of the following patents,
Patent NOS. 5,775,762 , 5,927,784 and 6,678,892
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FEATURES
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of the ADVENT ADV38FR
DVD Player with Drop-Down Video / Monitor. The ADV38FR
has been designed to give you and your family many years of
video entertainment in the mobile environment. Please read
the directions that follow to familiarize yourself with the
product to ensure that you obtain the best results from your
equipment.
Please note: Installation options vary, see the individual
owner's manuals for each component in your system to
obtain a full understanding of each component's operation.
Safety Precaution
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. System
adjustments can be accomplished using the remote control,
while seat-belts remain fastened. Enjoy your ADVENT
entertainment system but remember the safety of all
passengers remains the number one priority.
• 10.2” TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Active Matrix LCD (Liquid
Crystal Display) Monitor.
• Built-in DVD Player.
• OSD (On Screen Display) for Control of Picture Quality and
Functions.
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• Four Audio/Video Source Inputs (DVD/USB, AV1/FLO TV, AUX
and GAME).
• Dome Lights with Built-in Three Way Switch.
• Built-in 16 Channel Wireless FM Modulator.
• Last Position Memory for DVD.
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• Plays DVD, CD and MP3 Discs.
• FLO TV Ready.
Single Channel Infrared Transmitter for IR Wireless
Headphones.
1 AV Output via RCA Pigtail.
Screen Mode Selection (4:3, 16:9).
Wireless Game Controller.
Full Function Remote Control.
Backlit Controls.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS DIAGRAM (FRONT VIEW)
1. STOP (n) / CHANNEL UP (CH+) control
a.) STOP (n)
- STOP once : Stops playback ressing
the PLAY button will resume playback from where
movie was stopped.
- STOP twice : ressing the PLAY
button will resume playback from the beginning of the
DVD.
b.) CHANNEL UP (CH+)
Increases FLO TV channel number
2. EJECT () Control
This control is used for ejecting discs from the disc
compartment. (Note: Disc can be ejected with the unit turned
Off. Vehicle ignition must be in Run or ACC position). After
the Disc is removed the unit will turn Off in 15-20 seconds.
3. Source Select
Use to select one of the four sources: DVD/USB, AV1/FLO TV,
AUX and GAME
4. PLAY (u) / CHANNEL DOWN (CH-) Control
a.) PLAY (u)
This control is used to start playback of a disc.
b.) CHANNEL DOWN (CH-)
Decreases FLO TV channel number
Press the button
Press the
Note: This control function control is available when the
overhead unit is used with an optional plug in FLO TV
Harness and FLO TV Module.
Note: This control function control is available when the
overhead unit is used with an optional plug in FLO TV
Harness and FLO TV Module.
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the
button P

CONTROL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
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1. REAR IR SENSOR
Transmits audio to wireless headphones, allows the remote
control to operate the ADV38FR and to control other
Accessories in the system.
CONTROL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
(SIDE VIEW)
1. DVD Disc Insertion Slot
For loading and removing discs. Unit will turn ON and load
disc when disc is inserted. Insert disc with label side facing
up.
Note: Disc slot will be lit when unit is turned OFF for easy
loading at night.
2. HEADPHONE JACK
Allows the use of wired headphone with a 1/8” (3.5mm) plug
for listening to the audio output
3. AUX IN
The Jack is used for audio and video input.
4. USB INPUT FOR USB MEMORY DEVICE
Allows for the connection of an USB or memory device..
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5. POWER ( ) Control
Used to turn the system on/off.
6. FLO TV Indicator
The mode LED will change from white to purple when the FLO
TV is connected.
7. Dome Lights
Provide additional interior illumination.
8. Infrared Transmitter and Sensor
Transmits audio to wireless headphones, allows the remote
control to operate the ADV38FR and to control other accessories
in the system.
9. Three Position Dome Light Switch
ON - Turns on the dome lights.
OFF - The dome lights will not turn on in this position.
AUTO - Automatically switches on the dome lights in
Conjunction with the vehicle's interior illumination.
10. Ventilation Openings
11. LCD Cut Off Switch
Used to turn off the LCD monitor when in the closed position.
12. LCD Panel
13. Screen Release.
Press to release the screen.

TURNING THE UNIT ON OR OFF
1. Pushing in the Screen Release button will unlock the LCD screen and it will drop down slightly. Pivot the screen downward until a
comfortable viewing angle is reached. The hinge friction will hold the screen in position while the system is in use.
2. Pressing the power button* on the unit or the remote control will turn the system on and off. When in use the internal backlighting will
illuminate the controls.
3. After the unit has been turned on and is displaying a picture, adjust the viewing angle, by pivoting the screen to optimize the picture quality.
4. Remember to turn the unit off and pivot the LCD to the locked position when not in use.
*Note: Unit will turn On automatically when
a Disc is inserted
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Remote Sensor
Infrared Transmitter
Power
ON/OFF
Button
Screen Release
Rear IR Sensor

OVERHEAD DOME LIGHTS
The Dome Lights integrated into the unit are controlled by a three position slide switch. Sliding the switch to the ON position will turn
the lights ON. The OFF position will prevent the lights from turning ON with the vehicle's interior lighting and the auto position will allow the
lights to turn ON and OFF with the vehicle's interior lighting. Refer to the Installation Guide for wire connections. Do not leave the vehicle
unattended with the dome light switch in the ON position, as this could result in a discharged battery.
REAR IR SENSOR
The ADV38FR incorporates two infrared remote sensors to relay signals to the unit when the remote control is pointed at the remote
sensor.
ACCESSORIES
WIRELESS HEADPHONES
WIRED HEADPHONES (OPTIONAL)
The ADV38FR includes a built-in infrared transmitter for use with the supplied wireless headphones. The headphone volume is adjusted
using the controls on each headset. Any number of wireless headphones may be used but they must be used within a line of sight from the
transmitter, as infrared transmissions, like visible light travel only in a straight line. See the documentation accompanying your wireless
headphones.
There is one 1/8” headphone jack on the unit that can be used with any standard wired stereo headphones with a 1/8” plug. This jack is
controlled by the volume up/down buttons on the remote control.
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SOURCE FEATURE
Once the
AV1
The AV1 input may be connected to a external video source, video game system, or other audio / video devices. To access the
audio/video inputs, turn the unit on and press the S (source) button on the ADV38FR or the Source button on the remote control
until "AV1" is displayed on the screen. Turn the video source component on with its power button or remote control and it is now
ready to play the audio and video signals from the source connected .
Note: AV1 sources are available only if pre-installed during your video product installation.
FLO TV
The ADV38FR is designed to function with FLO TV. This function control is available when the overhead unit is used with an optional plug
in FLO TV Harness and FLO TV Module.FLO TV Harness and FLO TV Module are connected p
AUX
The AUX input may be connected to an external video source, video game system, or other audio/video devices. To access the audio / video
inputs, turn the unit on and press the S (source) button on the ADV38FR or the Source button on the remote control until "AUX" is displayed on
the screen.
Note: The ADV38FR can be used with many currently available portable media players that have RCA output cables. Plug the RCA outputs of
the portable media player into the RCA connectors on the A/V adapter cable supplied with your ADV38FR and plug the 3.5mm plug on the other
end of the adapter into the into the AUX IN jack on the side of the ADV38FR.
Your portable media player may need a special adapter from the manufacturer to be able to play video on the ADV38FR. Check the owner’s
manual supplied with your portable media player to see if one is available.
GAME
Press the units S (source) button until the screen displays GAMES.
The GAME selection is controlled by wireless game controller.
ress the source button until the
screen displays FLO TV. For specific instructions refer to Appendix A ,FLO TV.
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The Game Controller transmits to the ADV38FR with two
infrared
transmitters located on the front of the Game Controller.
The Game Controller must be pointed toward the unit for
correct operation.
Press the source button on the remote control or the unit until
USING THE WIRELESS GAME CONTROLLER
1. Install two AAA batteries in the Game Controller. Observe the
correct polarity.
2. Use the ON/OFF selector switch to turn on the Game
Controller. A list of ten games will be displayed.
3. Use the A button (page up) or B button (page down) to display
the three pages of games (1-10, 11-20, 21-30). Then use the
direction buttons to move the arrow to the desired game. Press
Start to select the game.
4. Press Start to begin the game. Press Start again at any time to
pause the game.
5. Press RESET to return to the game list.
6. Use the ON/OFF selector switch to turn off the Game
Controller after use.
GAME CONTROLLER FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Bottom Side of Game Controller
Battery case
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