Advent ADV100P User manual

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OFF AUTOON
POWER PLAY STOP EJECT
ADV100S/
ADV100P
DROP-DOWN
VIDEO
MONITOR WITH
BUILT-IN DVD

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IMPORTANT
AnLCDpaneland/orvideomonitormaybeinstalledinamotorvehicleandvisibleto thedriveriftheLCDpanelorvideo
monitoris used for vehicleinformation, system control, rearor side observation ornavigation. If the LCD panelor video
monitor is used for television reception, video or DVD play, the LCD panel or video monitor must be installed so that
thesefeatureswillonlyfunctionthenthe vehicle isin‘park’or when thevehicle’sparkingbrake is applied.
AnLCD panel or video monitor used for television reception, video or DVD play that operates when the vehicleisingear
orwhen the parking brakeis not applied, mustbeinstalled to the rearof the driver’s seat where it willnot be visible,
directlyor indirectly,tothe operator ofthemotorvehicle.
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.
Rememberto leave thedome light switch in the off orauto positions whenthe 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.
Licensedunderoneor moreof thefollowing patents,
PatentNOS. 5,775,762 and 5,927,784

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Advent
ADV100S/ADV100P DVD Player with Drop-Down
Video Monitor. The ADV100S/ADV100P 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
yourselfwith the productandtoensure that youobtain
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 unit, while
seat-belts remain fastened. Enjoy your Advent
entertainment system but remember-safety of all
passengers remains the number one priority.
Features
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•Slot-InDVDPLayer
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•7 Inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Active
MatrixLCD(LiquidCrystalDisplay)Monitor
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•OSD (On Screen Display) for Control of
PictureQualityandFunctions
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•FullFunctionRemoteControl
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•Infrared Transmitter for IR Wireless
Headphones
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•OneAudio/VideoInput
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•DomeLights withSwitch
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•BacklitControlsforLowLightOperation

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Controls and Indicators Diagram
ClosedPosition Open Position
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Main Function Descriptions
1. DVD disc insertion slot.
2. Eject ( ) Button – Ejects disc.
3. Stop ( ) Button – Pressing this button will stop playback.
4. Power Button – Bright red when system is on, dim when off.
5. Play ( ) Button – This button is used to enter the play mode.
6. Dome Lights – provide additional interior illumination.
7. Three position Dome Light Switch
•Auto – Automatically switches on the dome lights in conjunction with the vehicle’s interior illumination.
•Off – The dome lights will not turn on in this position.
•On – Turns on the dome lights.
8. Infrared Transmitter and Sensor – Use to transmit audio to wireless headphones. Also allows the remote
control to operate the ADV100S/ADV100P OSD (On Screen Display) and to control other accessories in the
system.
9. Drop Down LCD Panel.
10.Screen Release – Moves in direction of the arrow to release the drop down screen.
11.Ventilation Opening.
12.Source Select Button - Allows the user to select the source: DVD and AV1.
13.LCD Panel Shut-Off Switch

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Remote Control Operation
Battery Installation
Before attempting to operate your Remote Control, install
thebatteries as describedbelow.
1) Turn the Remote Control face down. Using a
fingernail,liftthe battery cover off.
2) Install two “AAA” batteries as shown. Make sure
thatproper polarity (+or -) is observed.
3) Align the cover tabs with the remote control and
press down until the cover clicks.
TheremotecontrolwillonlyoperatetheADV100S/ADV100P.
It is not a universal remote control and will not control
equipmentfromothermanufacturers
MENU
RETURN
A-B
REPEAT
SETUP
+
DVD
POWER
EJECT
DISPLAY
ANGLE
AUDIO SOURCE
ZOOM
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0
Enter
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DVD Function Descriptions
*Function control is available on the unit and the remote control.
1. DVD POWER ON/OFF Button*
Press this button to turn the ADV100S/ADV100P on.
Press the button again to turn the ADV100S/ADV100P off.
2. DISPLAY Button
Press to display DVD Disc current information.
Press DISPLAY button DVD Player Perform
Once Display current TITLE & CHAPTER
Twice Display current SUBTITLE
3 times Display current AUDIO language & channel
4 times Display current ANGLE
5 times Display A-B current status
6 times Display REPEAT current status
7 times Display is turn off
3. ANGLE Button
Press to display & select the camera angles. Each time you press the button, the angle changes.
Note:Thenumberofanglesvaryfromdisctodisc. Not alldisc’scontainthisoption
4. SUBTITLE Button
Press to display & select the subtitle language in DVD. Each time you press the button, the subtitle language
changes.
Note:Thetype& number oflanguagesforsubtitlesvary from disctodisc.

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6. ZOOM Button
Press this button to zoom the picture.
Press ZOOM button OSD DVD Player Perform
Once ZOOMx2 ZOOM picture 2 times
Twice ZOOMx3 ZOOM picture 3 times
3 times ZOOMx4 ZOOM picture 4 times
4 times ZOOMx1/2 Reduce picture to 1/2
5 times ZOOMx1/3 Reduce picture to 1/3
6 times ZOOMx1/4 Reduce picture to 1/4
7 times ZOOM OFF Normaldisplay
7. CURSOR Button ( )
Use these buttons to do items selection.
8. MENU Button
Allows the user to access main menu.
9. RETURN Button
Press to return to the main page.
5. AUDIO Button
Presstodisplay&selectAUDIOlanguage&channel.Eachtimeyoupressthebutton,thelanguageorchannelchanges.
Note: The languages & channel you can select are vary from disc to disc.

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10. A-B REPEAT Button
Allows the user to repeat play of a DVD or CD from point A to point B.
11a. Select Down (-) Button
Used this button to make picture adjustments in picture select mode.
b. Select Up (+) Button
Used this button to make picture adjustments in picture select mode.
Description of Adjustment Items:-
Item Press Select Down(-) button Press Select Up(+) button
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
TINT
COLOR
12. SLOW Button
The DVD viewing speed will be reduced at 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 times the normal speed.
Decrease the contrast
for soft color
To darken the picture
Increases the
greenish skin tones
To decrease the color
intensity
Increase picture
contrast for vivid color
To brighten the picture
Increases the redish
skin tones
To Increase the color
intensity

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13. PIX Button (PICTURE SELECT)
Each time this button is pressed, the on screen picture adjustment display the “adjustment bars” for CONTRAST/
BRIGHTNESS, COLOR or TINT. Once the desired adjustment bar is displayed, use the Select up/Select Down
buttons to adjust the setting. The display will automatically turn off if no adjustments are made within 6 seconds, or
if any other button is depressed.
14. PAUSE ( ) Button
DVD disc play will be paused.
15. STOP (
) Button *
DVD disc play will be stopped.
16. EJECT( ) Button *
The disc will be ejected disc from disc compartment.
17. NUMBERS Buttons
Allows the user to enter the numbers 0 to 9 for selection of CD tracks, DVD chapters, and password setting.
18. SOURCE Button*
Video signals from video equipment connected to the audio / video input can be displayed on the monitor by
pressingthisbutton.Eachtimethe button is pressed, the audio / video source will change inthe following sequence:
DVDand AV1.
19. ENTER Button
Used to implement setting selected.

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20. SETUP Button
Allowstheuser to select the DVDplayer’soptions(Display, OSD Language, Defaults, ParentalControl,Password,
Exit Setup)
21. REPEAT Button
Allows the user to repeat various positions of a DVD, CD or MP3.
22. NEXT ( | ) Button
Allows the user to skip to the next chapter or track.
23. PREVIOUS ( | ) Button
Allows the user to return to the previous chapter or track.
24. Scan Forward ( ) Button
Allows the user to search in a forward direction at 2,4, 6, 8, 16 and 32 times the normal speed.
25. Scan Backward ( ) Button
Allows the user to search in a backward direction at 2,4, 6, 8 and 32 times the normal speed.
26. PLAY ( )Button*
Press this button to activate the play mode while a disc is loaded into the disc compartment.

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Turning the ADV100S/ADV100P On or Off
1. Sliding the screen release lock forward will unlock the LCD screen and it will drop down slightly. Pivot the screen
downward until a comfortable viewing angle is reached. The internal 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 or off alternately. 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 Panel to the locked position when not in use.
Overhead Dome Lights
The lights integrated into the ADV100S/ADV100P 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 at
all times, and the AUTO position will allow the lights to
turnon and off withthe vehicle’s interior lighting.Refer
tothe Installation Manual forthe 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.
Dome Light
Switch
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Remote Sensor
TheADV100S/ADV100P incorporates aninfraredsensor,
which will relay signals from the remote control to allow
the unit to be controlled simply by pointing its remote
control at the remote sensor eye. The repeater function
allows control of auxiliary equipment such as an Advent
Video Cassette Player. The infrared sensor can relay
signals from most manufacturer’s remote controls to its
respective component connected to the Video input. In
this case you must use the remote control supplied with
the component.
Accessories
Wireless Headphones
TheADV100S/ADV100P includes a built-in infraredtransmitterforusewith Advent wireless headphones(PartNumber
IRHSN). The volume can then be adjusted using the controls on each headset. The wireless headphones must be
usedwithin a line of sight from thetransmitter,as infrared transmissions, like visible light, travel onlyin a straight line.
See the documentation accompanying your Advent wireless headphones.
Headset Special Features
•Automatic Level Control prevents input signal over loading.
•Uses high frequency infrared light to assure a clean signal for clear reception.
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AV1Thisvideo input may be connected to a Video cassettePlayer(VCP),videogamesystem,orotheraudio / video device.
Toaccess theA/Vinput, turntheADV100S/ADV100P onand pressthesourceselectbuttonon theADV100S/ADV100P
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. The ADV100S/ADV100P is now ready to play the audio and video signals
from the source connected to the AV1 input.
Video Out
The ADV100S/ADV100P provides a video output for an optional video monitor(s). (Refer to the Installation Guide for
moredetails.) Thisoutputwillprovidea video signal that duplicates the signal displayed by theADV100S/ADV100P to
an additional monitor or video display. Please see your installer for more information.

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DVD Basics
To get the optimum use out of the DVD section, make sure you read this section completely.
Regional Coding
Both the DVD player and disc are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If
the codes don’t match, the disc won’t play. This unit’s code is region 1. Other regional codes cannot be played in
this unit. The unit will display “WRONG REGION.”
Types of Discs your DVD will play
•DVD discs – DVDs discs which contain video.
•Audio discs – Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only.
•MP3 discs – A disc that contains audio files (for example, a CD-R with downloaded MP3 files).
Loading and Playing Discs
Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player.
Note: the following Discs CANNOT be used with this player :
•MiniDisc
•Laserdisc
•CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
To load and Play a Disc
When you press the Power button the unit will turn on and display the source selected. Select DVD mode and insert
the disc (Label Up) into the disc compartment. When the disc is half way in it will be automatically pulled in and play
willbegin.

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Settings and Adjustments
This chapter describes how to set and how to adjust using the on-screen SETUP menu.
Using the Setup Menu
Using the setup menu you can do the initial setup and set the various options. You can also select a language for the
on-screen display, the setup display, and limit play back by children.
1) Press the SETUP button to display the “setup menu” on the TV screen.
2) Select the main item you want using the cursor ( ) buttons, and then press the ENTER button.
To Cancel Using the Setup Display
Press the SETUP button on the remote.
Setting the Language for On-Screen Display
Press the SETUP button and using the
(
)buttons select “OSD LANGUAGE”.
OSD (On-Screen Display) Language Menu
The OSD Language Menu allows the user to select
thelanguagefortheon-screendisplay. Press and
then use the (
) buttons to select the desired
language. Theuser canselecteither English,French
or Spanish for the OSD language.

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Defaults Settings
PresstheSETUP button and select Defaults. TheDEFAULTS
SETUP allows you to reset ALL options to the factory default
Settings. Press and then press Enter to implementthe reset
function.
Settings for Display
Press the SETUP button and select Display. The DISPLAY
SETUPallows you to adjustscreensetting(aspectratio) Press
and then use the ( )buttons to select the appropriate
settings.
4:3 / PS
This displays the wide picture on the screen with a
portion of the left & right side removed.
4:3 / LB
This displays the wide picture with black bands on the
upper and lower portions of the screen.
16:9
This displays a picture with black bands on the upper
and lower portion of the screen.
Then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

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Settings for Parental (Parental Control)
This section of the SETUP Menu allows user to control the content of movie playback from G to NO_PARENTAL.
The Parental Control function allows you to limit viewing to your preference.
1. Use the
buttons to select
G (Children)
PG
PG 13
R
NC-17
ADULT(Adult)
NO_PARENTAL (No Parental Control)
Note:The lower the value, the more strict the limitation.
Press the Enter button to confirm the selection.
2. Input a password in 4 digits using the numeric buttons then press the Enter button.
The Default password is 3308.

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Settings for Password (Parental Control Password)
Press the SETUP button and select PASSWORD. The PASSWORD SETUP allows you to change the parental
control password. Press and then press Enter.
OLD PASSWORD
Input the OLD password or the default password (4 digits) using the numeric buttons
NEW PASSWORD
Input a NEW password (4 digits)
CONFIRM PWD
Confirm the new password by entering the same new password again.
Then press Enter to implement it.

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Playing Audio CDs
When playing an audio CD, the DISPLAY Banner appears automatically. It displays the current track , the total amount of
tracks, and the amount of the time for the track playing. Press the DISPLAY button on the remote to change the DISPLAY
Banner. The options below show you what happens when you press the DISPLAY button.
SINGLE REMAIN appears along with the current track playing the and the amount of time left.
TOTAL ELAPSED appears along with the current track playing the total time playing on the CD.
TOTAL REMAIN appears along with the current track playing and the amount of time left on the CD.
SINGLE ELAPSED appears along with the current track playing and the time of that track.
Using the REPEAT Feature
The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF. Pressing REPEAT consecutively changes the repeat options:
•TRACK- repeats the track that is playing.
•ALL- repeats the disc that is playing.
•REPEAT OFF