Audiovox PAV-9 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
PAV-9
MOTORIZED 7”” IN-DASH
LCD COLOR MONITOR
WITH AM/FM STEREO RADIO

Any changes or modifications in construction of
this device that is not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s warranty.

WARNING
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle and“WARNING”are intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating instructions. Failure to heed the
instruction will result in severe injury or death
DO NOT WATCH VIDEO WHILE DRIVING
Watching the video may distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and cause
and accident.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM
SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should only be performed after coming
to a complete stop. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these
functions. Failure to do so may result in an accident.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER
Attempts to disassemble or alter may lead to an accident, fire and/ or electric shock.
KEEP SMALL ARTICLES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
Store small articles (screws etc.) in places not accessible to children. If swallowed,
consult a physician immediately.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING WHEN REPLACING FUSES
Replace fuses only with fuses of the same ampere rating. Failure to do so may result in a
fire and / or damage to the vehicle.
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS
When problems appear, stop using the system immediately and contact the dealer from
whom you purchased the equipment.
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CAUTION
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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle and“CAUTION””are intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating instructions. Failure to heed the
instruction can result in injury or material damage.
DO NOT RAISE THE VOLUME EXCESSIVELY
Keep the volume at a level where you can still hear outside noises while driving. Driving
while unable to hear outside could cause an accident.
DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Do not use this equipment for purposes other than those listed for a vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in an electric shock or an injury.
KEEP FOREIGN OBJECTS OUT OF THE MONITOR COMPARTMENT
Keep foreign objects out of the monitor compartment. Also, avoid placing your hands in
the area where it might interfere with the monitor’s operation.
STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY OPERATION THAT COULD
INTERFERES WITH YOUR DRIVING.
If the operation of this unit (such as raising or lowering of the monitor, etc) interferes with
your driving, stop the vehicle in a safe location before attempting operation.
DO NOT MIX WITH BATTERIES WITH OLD BATTERIES. INSERT WITH THE
CORRECT BATTERY POLARITY
Do not mix new batteries with old batteries and do not replace with other than specified
batteries. When inserting the batteries, be sure to observe proper polarity (+ and - ) as
instructed. Battery rupture or chemical leakage can cause and injury or equipment
malfunctions.

CAUTION
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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle and“CAUTION””are intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating instructions. Failure to heed the
instruction can result in injury or material damage.
Operation of some of the functions of this unit is very complex. Because of this, it was
deemed necessary to place these functions into a special SETUP screen. This will
restrict operation of these functions to times when the vehicle is parked. This ensures
the focus of the driver’s attention will be on the road and not on the unit. This has been
done for the safety of the driver and passengers.
TEMPERATURE
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +60 (+140 F) AND -5 C (+23F )
before turning your unit on.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
When replacing the fuses, the replacement must be the same amperage as shown on
the fuse holder. If the fuse(s) blow more than once, carefully check all electrical
connections for shorted circuitry. Also have your vehicle voltage regulator checked.
MAINTENANCE
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself. Return it to an
authorized dealer or service center.
INSTALLATION LOCATION
Make sure the unit will not be exposed to:
▶Direct sun & heat
▶High humidity
▶Excessive dust
▶Excessive vibrations

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INTRODUCTION
MONITOR
①POWER ON/ OFF BUTTON
②MODE SELECTION BUTTON
③AS/ATM BUTTON
④SOUND MUTE BUTTON
⑤VOLUME UP/DOWN ADJUST BUTTON
⑥SEARCH UP/DOWN BUTTON
⑦OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
⑧TILT UP/DOWN BUTTON
⑨BAND SELECTION BUTTON

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REMOTE CONTROL
①POWER ON/ OFF BUTTON
②MODE SELECTION BUTTON
③AS/ATM BUTTON
④SOUND MUTE BUTTON
⑤VOLUME UP/DOWN ADJUST BUTTON
⑥SEARCH UP/DOWN BUTTON
⑦OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
⑧MANUAL MEMORY BUTTON
( MENU IN TV MODE)
⑨CHANNEL UP/DOWN BUTTON
⑩NAVIGATION BUTTON
⑪ASPECT BUTTON
⑫MENU SELECTION BUTTON

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Replacing battery
Applicable battery : Use two“AAA”sized dry batteries.
1. Opening the battery cover.
Push and slide the cover in the arrow
direction, and the cover will be
removed.
2. Replacing the battery.
Remove the old batteries. Insert new
ones matching the (+) and (-)
polarities as shown in the diagram
inside the unit.
3. Closing the cover.
Push the cover in the arrow direction
until a click is heard.

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BASIC OPERATION
POWER ON / OFF
PASSWORD
1. POWER ON
1) Press the POWER button to turn the power on and the monitor will open. When
the monitor is opened, it requires a password as pictured above. Press the number
button of the remote control to input“0000”and then the last mode will be displayed.
2) You can also turn the power on by pressing the OPEN/CLOSE button. The power will
turn on and the monitor will open.
2. POWER OFF
1) Press the POWER button again to turn the power off.
2) If you turn the power off by pressing the POWER button with the monitor open, the
monitor will close. If the car key is pulled out, or the OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed
the monitor will be automatically closed.
OPENING THE MONITOR
Press OPEN/CLOSE button or power button and then the monitor will open.
NOTE
If the OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed when the monitor is closed and the power is off, the
monitor will open and the power will turn on.

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TO CHANGE PASSWORD
1. Press the menu button repeatedly while in radio mode or AV mode until the volume
menu is selected. The monitor displays following picture.
1. Press the search up/down button to select “password” to change the password.
2. Press the number buttons of the remote control to enter a new 4 digit password.
NOTE
If you forgot password, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment.

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CLOSING THE MONITOR
1. Hold the left and right upper side of the monitor and set the left and right angle of the
monitor parallel with the front of the unit as the picture above.
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE button or power button then the monitor will be closed.
1. Press the MENU button repeatedly on the radio or remote until the USER SELECT
menu is displayed.
2. Press the SEARCH UP/DOWN button to select TILT POSITION.
3. Press the VOLUME ◀or ▶button. Each time you press the VOLUME ◀or ▶button,
the monitor will slant forward or backward on step. This tilt position can be adjusted in 4
steps. For more information, see page 21 of owner’s manual.
NOTE
You can also adjust TILT position by pushing the TILT UP/DOWN button on the unit.
Each time you press the TILT UP/DOWN button, the monitor slants backward or forward
one step. The tilt position can be adjusted in 4 steps.
NOTE
1. If the left and right angle of the monitor is not parallel to the front of the unit, the monitor
cannot be closed.
2. If the OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed while radio or video is on, the monitor will be
closed. But the sound will stay on. Press the POWER button to turn the sound off.
ADJUSTING THE TILT POSION.

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ADJUSTING THE SLIDE POSITION
1. Press the MENU button repeatedly on the radio or remote until the USER SELECT
menu is displayed.
2. Press the SEARCH UP/DOWN button to select MOVE
3. Press the VOLUME ▶button to select FORWARD. The monitor will slide one step (.6″)
to the left.
4. Press the VOLUME ◀button to select BACKWARD. The monitor will slide one step
(.6″) to the back. For more information, see page 21 of owner’s manual.
The monitor left/right position can be adjusted for easier viewing by hand operating.
1) Hold the left and right upper side of the monitor and adjust the monitor angle for the
desired viewing angle.
2) The monitor must be returned to the locked position before closing the monitor.
NOTE : The screen must be in tilt position 1 or 2 to allow the backward + forward
adjustment.
1. If the VOLUME ▶button is pressed when FORWARD is selected, the monitor will not
slide to the front.
2. If the VOLUME ◀button is pressed when BACKWARD is selected, the monitor will not
slide to the back.
ADJUSTING THE LEFT/RIGHT VIEWING POSITION

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SELECTING MODE
Press the MODE button to select the desired mode. Each time you press the button, the
mode changes as follows.
RADIO -> AV1 -> AV2 -> AV3 (CD/DVD CHANGER) -> AV4 (TV)
NOTE
1. AV3 has only a video input.
2. The CD/DVD changer must be connected to the 8 pin DIN socket on the rear of the unit
with 8 pin DIN cable in our CD or DVD changer gift box.
3. The video output of CD or DVD changer must be connected to the AV3 video input. If
the video output of changer is not connected to AV3 video input, AV3 video input can be
used for a video input of another video source.
ADJUSTING VOLUME
Press the VOLUME ◀or ▶button to adjust the volume level.
AUDIO MUTE
Press the MUTE button to mute the audio. Press the MUTE button or the volume ◀or
▶again to return to the previous audio level.
RESET
1. If the unit does not seem to be working right, press the RESET switch with a pencil or
other pointed object. The RESET switch is mounted behind the small hole on the upper
right of the front face, to the left of the AUDIO INPUT jack.
2. If the RESET switch is pressed, the power will turn off, press the POWER button to turn
the power on.
3. If reset does not solve the problem, consult your installer.

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ADJUSTING THE TV/VIDEO PICTURE MODE (ASPECT)
Each time you press A (ASPECT) button, the picture mode switches between Normal,
Full, Zoom and Wide.
NORMAL MODE
The monitor displays normal picture at the
center of the screen with the proportion of
4 to 3. The screen shows a vertical black
belt at each side.
FULL MODE
The monitor displays normal picture wider
by stretching out horizontally with the
proportion of 16 to 18.
ZOOM MODE
The monitor displays normal picture wider
by stretch8ng out horizontally and
vertically with the proportion of 4 to 3.
The screen doesn’t show upper and
down part of the picture slightly.
WIDE MODE
The monitor displays normal picture wider
by unevenly stretching out horizontally
with the proportion of 16 to 9. The
stretching proportion is bigger toward
each side of the picture.
NOTE
You can also select the picture mode manually by pressing the function button on the unit
as follows.
1. Press the MODE button to select radio mode.
2. Press the MENU button repeatedly until RADIO SUB MENU is selected.
3. Press the SEARCH UP/DOWN button to select SCREEN.
4. Press the VOLUME ◀or ▶button to select the desired picture mode.

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RADIO CONTROL
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to turn the power on and open the monitor. The monitor
shows following picture
NOTE
1. Each time you press the MENU button on RADIO MAIN MENU screen, the menu on the
screen changes as follows.
RADIO SUB -> VOLUME -> USER SELECT -> PICTURE -> RADIO MAIN
2. You can select the items on each menu by pressing the SEARCH UP/DOWN button.
3. You can adjust the level of the selected items by pressing the VOLUME UP/DOWN
button.
MANUAL TUNING
Press the CH UP/DOWN button to move downward or upward one step respectively until
the desired station frequency is selected.
MANUAL STORING OF STATION
1. Tune in the desired radio station you wish to store on the CH number.
2. Press the M (MEMORY) button to store the desired radio station. The station will be
selected into the next CH number of the last CH number previously stored station.
3. Up to 30 radio stations can be stored in each band. FM 1 : 30, FM 2 : 30, AM 1 : 30,
AM 2 : 30 stations (total 120 stations).

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AUTO MEMORY OF STATION
1. Press the AS/ATM button for at least 2 seconds. The frequency on the display
continues to change while the auto memory is in progress. The tuner will automatically
seek and can store up to 30 stations in each band in order of frequency signal. They
can be stored in FM 1 : 30, FM 2 : 30, AM 1 : 30 and AM 2 : 30 stations
(total 120 stations).
2. When the auto memory has been completed, the tuner goes to the station stored in
the CH no. 1.
NOTE
In DISC CHANGER mode, you can pause or playback the current CD/DVD by pressing
the AS/ATM button.
2. Press the SEARCH UP/DOWN button to select RADIO BAND.
3. When RADIO BAND is selected, press CH UP/DOWN button to select the radio band
area (EUROPE or USA) for your county. Each time you press the CH UP/DOWN
button, the band switches as EUROPE -> USA
TUNING TO A STORED STATION
Press the SEARCH UP/DOWN button repeatedly until the desired station is selected.
SELECTING FREQUENCY STEP FOR YOUR COUNTRY
1. Press the MENU button on radio mode. The monitor shows following picture.

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RADIO BAND
1. Press the SEARCH UP/DOWN button to select RADIO BAND.
2. When RADIO BAND is selected, press the VOLUME ◀or ▶button, the band switches
as follows.
FM 1 -> FM 2 -> AM 1 -> AM 2
3. You can also select the band by pushing the BAND button on the unit. Each time you
press the BAND button, the band switches as follows.
FM 1 -> FM 2 -> AM 1 -> AM 2
TREBLE
1. Press the SEARCH UP/DOWN button to select TREBLE.
2. Press the VOLUME ◀or ▶button to adjust treble level.
BASS
1. Press the SEARCH UP/DOWN button to select BASS.
2. Press the VOLUME ◀or ▶button to adjust bass level.
SUB WOOFER
1. Press the SEARCH UP/DOWN button to select SUB WOOFER.
2. Press the VOLUME ◀or ▶button to adjust sub woofer level.
LOUDNESS
1. Press the SEARCH UP/DOWN button to select LOUDNESS.
2. Press the VOLUME ◀or ▶button to adjust loudness level.

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NAVIGATION
SETTING THE NAVIGATION
1. Connect a NAVIGATION system to the AV1 or AV2 input terminals on the rear of the unit.
2. Press the MODE button to select radio mode.
3. Press the MENU button to select following picture.
4. Press the SEARCH UP/DOWN button to select NAVIGATION.
5. Press the VOLUME ◀or ▶button to select AV1 or AV2 that NAVIGATION system is
connected to. Each time you press this button, AV input changes as follows.
AV1 -> AV2 -> OFF
WATCHING THE NAVIGATION PICTURE
Press the NAVI button on the remote. The monitor will display the navigation picture only
and the Navigation announcement will not be heard.
The previously selected audio source will continue to play. However rear monitors (if
connected) will still display whatever you were watching before you pressed the NAVI
button.
If Navigation is selected on the Radio menu as pictured above, the monitor and rear
monitors (if connected) show the Navigation picture and the Navigation announcement will
be heard.
You are not able to watch and listen to whatever you were watching or listening to before
you selected Navigation on the Radio menu.

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CAMERA IN
SETTING THE CAMERA IN
1. Connect a back up camera video output to the AV1,2 or 3 video input terminals on the
rear of the unit.
* When the DVD changer is connected to AV3 video input, the rear view camera can be
connected only to AV1 or AV2 video input.
2. Press the MODE button to select radio mode.
3. Press the MENU button to select following picture.
4. Press the SEARCH UP/DOWN button to select CAMERA IN.
5. Press the VOLUME ◀or ▶button to select AV1,2 or 3 mode that rear view camera
is connected. Each time you press this button, AV input changes as
AV1 -> AV2 -> AV3 -> OFF
6. Press the CH ▼or ▲button to see either the normal display or 180。reversed display.
WATCHING THE BACK VIEW PICTURE
When the vehicle is put in reverse, the monitor displays the back up camera picture.
WIRING CONNECTION
Connect orange color connection wire named“REVERSE GEAR”to a switched power
output terminal of the R (reverse) gear. See page 26 : BASIC CONNECTIONS.
If AV input connected to the rear view camera is selected with the MODE
button, the monitor does not show the rear view camera picture. The
monitor shows only the WARNING picture.
NOTE

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CD/DVD CHANGER CONTROL
When a CD or DVD changer is connected to this unit with the 8 pin DIN cable, AV3 mode
will change to DISC CHANGER mode and the DISC CHANGER control menu is displayed
on the screen.
1. Press the MODE button to select DISC CHANGER (AV3) mode. Each time you press
this button, the display changes as follows.
RADIO -> AV1 -> AV2 -> AV3 (CD or DVD CHANGER) -> AV4 (TV)
2. When DISC CHANGER (AV3) mode is selected, the monitor displays the following
picture.
CD/DVD STATUS
This shows the current CD/DVD status (DISK CHECK, SEEK, PLAY, ETC)
PLAY TIME
This shows playing time of the disc being played.
NOTE
3. Press the SEARCH UP/DOWN button to select an item.
4. Press the CH UP/DOWN button to adjust the level of the selected item. You can also
adjust the level upward by pushing the BAND button on the unit.
1. Each time the MENU button is pressed on DISC CHANGER mode, the menu displayed
on the screen changes as follows.
DISC CHANGER -> VOLUME -> USER SELECTOR -> PICTURE -> OSD OFF
2. CD or DVD changer must be connected to the 8 pin DIN socket on the rear of the unit
with the 8 pin DIN cable in CD/DVD changer gift box.
3. The video output of DVD changer much be connected to the AV3 video input.
DISC NUMBER
1. Press the SEARCH UP/DOWN button to select DISC NUMBER.
2. Each time you press the CH UP button, the disc next in the CD/DVD changer will be
selected and the displayed disc number increases by one.
3. Each time you press the CH DOWN button, the previous disc in the CD/DVD changer
will be selected and the displayed disc number decreases by one.