Advent ADV8SF User manual

OPERATION
MANUAL
ADV8SF
8.5" OVERHEAD LCD
MONITOR WITH
DVD PLAYER
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Important Notice
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.
Licensed under one or more of the following patents,
Patent NOS. 5,775,762 and 5,927,784
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.

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FEATURES
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of the ADVENT ADV8SF
DVD Player with drop-down video / monitor. The ADV8SF
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.
• 8.5” 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, AV1, AUX and
GAME).
• Dome lights with 3-position switch
•Built-in 16 channelsfrequency wireless FM modulator
•Last position memory for DVD
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•Playing DVD, CD and MP3 disc
Single channel Infrared Transmitter for IR wireless
headphones
AV output via RCA cable
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. EJECT () Control
This control is used for ejecting disc 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 after 15-20 seconds.
2. STOP (n) Control
- Touch STOP once : Stops playback, touching the PLAY
button again will resume normal playback.
- Touch STOP twice : To stop playback.
3. PLAY (u) Control
This control is used to start playback of a disc.
4. Source Select
Use to select one of the four sources: DVD/USB, AV1, AUX and
GAME
5. POWER ( ) Control
Used to turn the system on/off (standby).
6. Dome Lights
Provide additional interior illumination.
7. Infrared Transmitter and Sensor
Transmits audio to wireless headphones, allows the remote
control to operate the ADV8SF and to control other accessories
in the system.
8. Screen Release
Press to release the screen.
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CONTROL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
(FRONT VIEW)
9. Ventilation holes
10. LCD Cut Off Switch
Used to turn off the LCD panel monitor backlit when in the
closed position.
11. LCD Panel
CONTROL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
SIDE VIEW ()
1. Disc insertion Slot
For loading and removing discs. Unit must be in power on
state to load a disc. Insert disc with label side facing upwards.
2. AUX IN
The Jack is applicable for audio and video input.
3. Headphone Jack
The jack is applicable for wired headphone with a 1/8”
(3.5mm) plug to listen audio output.
4. 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.
AUX ONOFFAUTO
DOME LIGHT
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MAIN FUNCTION OPERATION
M1 M2
POWER EJECT
TV DVD
SOURCE
MUTE
DVD SOURCE VOLUME
PIX
SYSTEM MENU DISC MENU ZOOM
REPEAT
ENTER
SUBTITLESETUPDISPLAY
AUDIO
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FMM
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Initial Use
When purchased the remote control has a battery installed with a
Pull Tab to prevent battery discharge. Remove the Pull Tab before
attempting to use the remote.
Battery Replacement
1. Remove the battery holder.
2. Insert the battery into the battery holder and insert the battery
holder into the remote. Be sure to observe the correct polarity.
3. Align the battery holder with the remote control and push until
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*Function control is available on the unit and the Remote Control.
** Function not available in this model.
1. POWER*
Press this button to turn the unit ON and OFF.
2. MONITOR SELECT
M1 Button – Set the remote control code to allow control of the unit in M1 mode.
M2 Button** – Set the remote control code to allow control of the unit in M2 mode.
3. SOURCE*
Each time the button is pressed, the change mode as DVD/USB, AV1, AUX,GAME
4. TV Mode Select
Switches certain function keys on the remote control for monitor functions.
5. DVD Source
This button is only active when remote control is in DVD mode. Each time the buttons is pressed one of the source (DVD and USB)
will be selected. If the USB are not plugged in, it will remain on DVD source. Press to change source in sequence of DVD > USB.
6. PIX ( Picture Select )
Each time of this button is pressed, the OSD picture adjustment displays the “Adjustment bar” for BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST,
COLOR, TINT(For NTSC only) or RESET. Once the desired adjustment bar is displayed, use the VOLUME+/ –VOLUME– button to
adjust the setting. The display will automatically turn off if no adjustments are made within 6 seconds, or other button is not pressed.
7. SYSTEM MENU
Allow the user to access the system menu. Press cursor (pq) buttons to select desired picture control FMM screen mode, OSD language and
source default during power up.
8. CURSOR (pqtu)
Use these buttons to access menu selections on the screen.

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9. ENTER
Used to implement a selected setting or menu option.
10. DISPLAY
Press to display the current disc information while the disc is playing. Press the cursor (pq) buttons to select the Title or Chapter. For
Title/Chapter selection use the numeric buttons to enter the desired Title /Chapter selection.
11. SCAN BACKWARD (7)
Press to search in a backward direction. Press repeatedly to change the search speed from 2, 4, 8, 16 times and normal speed.
12. PLAY*
Press to activate the play mode while a disc is loaded into the disc compartment.
13. PREVIOUS (9)
Press to return to the previous chapter or track.
14. PAUSE (II)
Press to pause playback.
15. NUMBERS
Allow the user to ENTER the numbers 0-9 for selection of the tracks, titles chapters or password setting.
16. FMM ON/OFF
Turns the FM Modulator power on/off.
17. IRT ON/OFF (Optional)
Turns the Infrared Transmitter IRT on or off for IR wireless headphones.
18. NEXT (:)
Press to skip to the next chapter or track.

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19. STOP (<)*
Press to stop playback.(It can be resumed playback).
Press twice at once to stop playback fully.
20. SCAN FORWARD (8)
Press to search in a forward direction. Press repeatedly to change the search speed from 2, 4, 8, 16 times and normal speed.
21. AUDIO
Press to display and select audio language in DVD mode. Each time you press the button, the language changes.
Note: The available languages vary from disc to disc.
22. SETUP
Press to display the Setup menu which allows the user to change the DVD player options such as TV DISPLAY, OSD LANGUAGE,
PARENTAL CONTROL etc. Refer to the settings and adjustments section for more information.
23. SUBTITLE
Press to display and select the subtitle language in DVD mode. Each time you press the button, the subtitle language changes.
Note: The type and number of languages for subtitle vary from disc to disc.
24. REPEAT
Allows the user to repeat a selected title, chapter, or track.
25. DISC MENU
Allow the user to access the disc menu.

26. ZOOM
Press this button to enlarge the picture when playing a DVD disc.
Press ZOOM button DVD player perform
Once Q1- Enlarge the picture 2 times of the original size
Second Q2- Enlarge the picture 3 times of the original size
Third Q3- Enlarge the picture 4 times of the original size
Forth Q off- Picture is returned to original size
27. VOLUME DOWN (-) or UP (+)
Press to decrease or increase the level of the picture adjustments. Press to decrease or increase the volume of the wired headphones.
The volume also use to adjust the picture setting level after the picture select button is pressed.
28. DVD Mode Select Button
Switches certain function keys on the remote control for DVD function.
29. MUTE
Press to mute the audio. Press it again to restore the sound to the previously set volume.
30. EJECT ()*
This button is used to eject the disc.
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MENU ADJUSTMENT
The System Menu contains features and options that let you customize your system to change the screen mode display, OSD language
and source default.
1) Press the SYSTEM MENU button on the remote, the main page of the system menu will appear on screen.
2) Use the cursor buttons por qto select the desired item in the main page and press the ENTER button to select.
3) The sub menu will appear on screen.
4) Use the cursor buttons por qto select an item in the sub menu and then press the ENTER button to select.
5) Press the System Menu button to exit System Menu.
Note: System Menu can be controlled via remote control only. (Items selected in the menu will have a green background)
SCREEN MODE SELECT
This allows the user to change the screen format (aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3).
1) To select the screen aspect ratio format highlight SCREEN MODE and then press the ENTER button to enter the sub menu. Then use
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cursor buttons por qto select from either 4:3 or 16:9. Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting.
SYSTEM MENU
SCREEN MODE
OSD LANGUAGE
SOURCE DEFAULT DVD
SCREEN MODE
4:3
16:9
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OSD LANGUAGE
This allows the user to select the language for the on-screen display. The user can either select English, Spanish, French or German for the OSD
language.
SOURCE DEFAULT DVD
This allows the user to select from:
DVD default on- Whenever the unit is turned on it will return to DVD mode.
DVD default off- Whenever the unit is turned on it will return to the last source selected.
SYSTEM MENU
SCREEN MODE
OSD LANGUAGE
SOURCE DEFAULT DVD
OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
SPANISH
FRENCH
GERMAN
SYSTEM MENU
SCREEN MODE
OSD LANGUAGE
SOURCE DEFAULT DVD
SOURCE DEFAULT DVD
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SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
The Setup Menu contains features and options that let you customize your DVD player. For example, you can set a language for the on-
screen display or prevent DVD playback for children.
Using the Setup Menu
1. Press the SETUP button on the remote. The setup menu appears on the screen as shown per diagram.
2. In order to set the desired option, move the highlight into the setup area using the cursor button u.
3. After entering the setup area, highlight the desired option using the cursor button por q.
4. Press uto move the highlight to the different options for the selected item. Press por qto select
the desired options, and then press ENTER to confirm the selection.
5. Repeat step 3~4 to continue setting the options that reside on the same setup page.
6. To change to another setup page, press tuntil the highlight moves back to the icon on the top part of the setup menu. Then, repeat steps
2~5.
Exiting the Setup Menu
Press the SETUP button again only.
LANGUAGE SETUP
Language for On-Screen Display
OSD menu: The OSD menu setup allows you to select the language for the on-screen display.
The user can either select English, French, Spanish, German or Italian for the OSD language.
Subtitle
Audio
OSD Language : English
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: English
Language
Video
Rating
Misc
Subtitle
Audio
OSD Language English
French
Spanish
German
Italian
Language
Video
Rating
Misc

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SUBTITLE SETUP
Select "SUBTITLE" using pqbutton, then press ubutton to enter the Sub menu. Select the subtitle you
desire using pqbutton, then press “ENTER” to confirm the setting. Press tbutton to return.
Note: The subtitle selection is only available for discs that are recorded in the above listed languages. If the selected,
language is not available, the player will play and display on the screen the original language contained in the disc.
AUDIO SETUP
Select "AUDIO" using pqbutton, then press ubutton to enter the Sub menu. Select the audio you desire
using pqbutton, then press “ENTER” to confirm the setting. Press tbutton to return.
Note: The audio selection is only available for discs that are recorded in the above listed languages. If the selected,
language is not available, the player will play and display on the screen the original language contained in the disc.
VIDEO SETUP
TV Display
The TV DISPLAY setup allows you to adjust screen setting (aspect ratio).
4:3
This displays the wide picture with black bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
16:9
This displays a wide picture with black bands on the upper and lower portion of the screen. The bandwidth will vary, depending on the
aspect ratio of the disc.
TV Type
The TV TYPE setup allows you to select the system to fit to the color system of the TV to be connected.
NTSC - Select this type for NTSC TV
PAL - Select this type for PAL TV
MULTI - Select this type for multi-system TV
Subtitle
Audio
OSD Language English
French
Spanish
German
Italian
Japanese
Chinese
Thai
Off
Language
Video
Rating
Misc
Subtitle
Audio
OSD Language
English
French
Spanish
German
Italian
Japanese
Chinese
Thai
Language
Video
Rating
Misc
TV type
TV display 4:3
16:9
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RATING SETUP
Rating
This item allows you to limit the content of movie playback from G toAdult. The lower the value, the more strict
the control.
1. G
2. PG
3. PG – 13
4. R
5. NC – 17
6.Adult
The rating level can only be changed when the displayed lock is open. For first time use to change parental
control, using cursor ubutton to enter parental mode, key in the default password (3308) and press ENTER. Press ENTER button again to
Select the parental level, select the level and press ENTER. To change the password to your own password press “Change Password” mode
and enter the default password (3308) and press ENTER. Press ENTER button and again and key in a new four digit password. After complete
press the rating level can only be changed when the displayed lock is open. For first time use to change parental control, using cursor ubutton to
enter parental mode, key in the default password (3308) and press ENTER. Press ENTER button again to button to end the process.
Misc SETUP
Select "MISC” using pqbutton, then press ubutton to enter the Misc menu. Select the subtitle you desire
using pqbutton, then press “ENTER” to confirm the setting. Press tbutton to return.
Note: The Default Password is 3308. This password is always effective even after you have selected your own password and changed it. To avoid the possibility
of others using the default password to set the parental level and change the password, you can record this default password in another area and delete it from this
manual. Some discs can be limited depending on the age of users while some discs cannot.
Parental : 6.Adult
Change Password
Language
Video
Rating
Misc
Parental : 6.Adult
Change Password
Enter Password
Language
Video
Rating
Misc
Screen Saver : On
Load Factory
Language
Video
Rating
Misc

Screen Saver
Load Factory
Load Factory
Yes No
Language
Video
Rating
Misc
Screen Saver Off
Load Factory
On
Language
Video
Rating
Misc
Load Factory
Load Factory allows you to reset all options to factory settings.
* This function will not affect the rating control settings.
Screen Saver
ON -Screen saver will appear
OFF -Screen saver will not appear
Note: The DVD player will enable the Screen Saver mode if the unit is inactive for approximately 2 minutes.
Playing DVDs
1. Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control to display the status banner. The banner includes title, chapter, angle, audio, subtitle and
time.
2. Title Selection
Press numeric(0~9) buttons to initiate a change of title selection. Then press ENTER to implement the selection.
3. Chapter selection
Press numeric(0~9) buttons to initiate a change of chapter selection. Then press ENTER to implement the selection.
As you toggle through the options, the repeat option changes at that time. The track, for example, repeats once that track has ended. The
selected repeat option loops repeatedly until you turn it off.
Playing USB (optional)
1. The system will detect the insertion of the USB media automatically if no disc is loaded. The system only auto detects the first media inserted (USB
thumb drive); the second media source can be manually selected by pressing the DVD source button on the remote control.
2. When a disc is inserted, the system will switch to DVD mode immediately regardless of USB media is currently playing.
3. The DVD source (DVD or USB) can only be changed while the DVD is not playing.
4. This system cannot support more than 2 memory partitions on the USB thumb drive.
Note: The system will always default to the DVD when the system detect a disc in the DVD player.
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Playing MP3 Discs
MP3 is a format for storing digital audio. An audio CD-quality song can be compressed into the MP3 format with very little loss of quality,
while taking up much less space. CD-R discs that have been encoded in MP3 format can be played on your DVD player. The DVD player
plays the songs in the order they were burned on to the disc. When playback is started the elapsed time of the track that is playing will be
displayed.
Selecting Folders and Songs
When a device containing MP3 files is loaded in the player, the navigation menu appears automatically.
1. Press por qto move the highlight to the desired folder (if present) on the left side of the menu and press ENTER. The songs in the folder will
be displayed on screen.
2. Press por qto move the highlight to the desired track containing the song and press ENTER to begin track playback.
Skipping Songs
Use the Next (:) button on the remote control to move to the next song. Use the Previous (9) button to move to the previous song.
Selecting a Play Mode
Filter (For MP3 & JPEG only)
Filter Mode enables or disables the display of files contained on the media based on their file extension.
The filter function applies to the following formats:
Audio - Audio data format (MP3, WMA)
Photo - Photo data format (JPEG)
Video - Video data format (MPEG , )
Flat Mode: play the entire disc
This mode is always on (default). During the Flat Mode, all the data folder with MP3, JPEG & movies will be played in
sequence. If the Flat Mode function is off, it will only play the selected folder; other folders are disabled.
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Repeat: play repetitively
Repeat function has 4 options : Off, Single, Folder, All. Move cursor to Repeat function and press ENTER, Off/
Single/Folder/All are displayed in that order. Repeat default is Off;
Off Turn off repeat function
Single Repeat the song being played until STOP is pressed.
Folder Play all songs in a folder repetitively
All Play all songs on the disc repetitively
Mode: play mode
The Mode function has 4 options: Normal, Shuffle, Random and Music Intro. Move cursor to the desired Mode
function and press ENTER; Normal/Shuffle/Random/Music Intro are selected in that order. The Mode function
default status is Normal.
Normal: Play all songs in folder once
Shuffle: Play songs in a folder in a shuffle order. Each song in the folder is played only once.
Random: Play songs in a folder in a random order.
Music Intro: Play each song in order in the folder for 10 seconds
Remark– The purpose of the Music Intro function is to provide the user with a sample of each song for 10 seconds, thereby making it easy
to select and listen to a favorite song.
Add to program
Method: To add the selected songs into browser view, make sure disc playback is off. Move cursor to Edit
mode function and press ENTER. After Edit mode is selected, move cursor to songs list and select the songs
which will be compiled and press ENTER. A check mark appears to the left of the selected song; to add the
selected songs to the program, move cursor to the “Add to program” function and press ENTER. The selected
songs is added into a new program list and the check mark will disappear on play list, move cursor to “Program
view” function and press ENTER to browse the songs in the program. Press play button to play the selected
songs.
Notice: Edit mode, Program view or Add to program functions are relationship related when select the preferred song add to the songs list.
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Add to program
Program view
Edit mode
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Clear program
Method: To clear the selected songs program file, double press stop button to the playback mode, move
cursor to Edit mode function and press ENTER. After Edit mode is selected, move cursor to selected songs list
and select the songs which you want to delete; press ENTER and a check mark will appears to the left of the
selected song, move cursor to clear program and press ENTER, the selected songs will be deleted and
disappear on the play list.
Notice: Edit mode, Browser view or Clear program functions are relationship related when delete the selected
song at the songs list.
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Region 1- USA, Canada
Region 2- Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East,
Greenland
Region 3- S. Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Parts of
South East Asia
Region 4- Australia, New Zealand, Latin America
(including Mexico)
Region 5- Eastern Europe, Russia, India, Africa
Region 6- China
DVD Area Code
The DVD player is preset to a region code at the factory depending on where the DVD player is sold. DVD from a different region cannot be
played in this unit and the unit will display "WRONG REGION”
DVD Basics
To get the optimum use out of the DVD section, make sure you read this section completely.