Audiovox Mobile Video VOD128A User manual

VOD128A
12.1" OVERHEAD LCD
MONITOR WITH
DVD PLAYER
OPERATION
MANUAL
128-8353
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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.
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 and 5,927,784

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FEATURES
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox VOD128A
DVD Player with Drop-Down Video / Monitor. The VOD128A
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 Audiovox
entertainment system but remember the safety of all
passengers remains the number one priority.
•12.1" TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Active Matrix LCD
(Liquid Crystal Display) Monitor
• Built-in DVD Player
•Auto On with Disc insertion
•Selectable (M1 and M2) IR Receive and Transmit
Codes
•Multi-Lingual OSD (On Screen Display) for Control of
Picture Quality and Functions
•Switchable Channel Infrared Transmitter for use with
IR Wireless Headphones
• Four Audio / Video Source Inputs (DVD, VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 )
•Dome Lights with Built-in Three Way Switch
•Built-in 16 Channel Frequency Wireless FM Modulator
•Last Position Memory for DVD
•Headphone Jack
• Screen Mode Selection (16:9, 4:3)
•Remote Control
•Wireless Game Controller
•Backlit Touch Sensitive Controls
•Day / Night Picture Modes
• AV Output
•Pause To Talk Feature

1. 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 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, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
VIDEO 3.
5. FMM Source Select Control
Used to select the frequency in sequence rotation: FM OFF,
CH1 88.1MHz, CH2 88.3MHz, CH3 88.5MHz, CH4 88.7MHz,
CH5 88.9MHz, CH6 89.1MHz, CH7 89.3MHz, CH8 89.5MHz,
CH9 89.7MHz, CH10 89.9MHz, CH11 90.1MHz,
CH12 90.3MHz, CH13 90.5MHz, CH14 90.7MHz,
CH15 90.9MHz, CH16 91.1Mhz.
6. POWER ( ) Control
Used to turn the system on/off.
7. Dome Lights
Provide additional interior illumination.
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS DIAGRAM (FRONT VIEW)
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CONTROL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION (FRONT VIEW)
The VOD128A has an option that allows the user to select from
two IR transmit and receive codes (M1 or M2). This feature can
be used when using two VOD128As in the same installation or if
the vehicle has an RSA (Rear Seat Audio) that uses an “A”
channel headset. The VOD128A comes factory set to M1. When
in the M1 mode the unit will respond to remote commands when
M1 is selected on the remote and will transmit audio on the A
channel. When in the M2 mode the unit will respond to remote
commands when M2 is selected on the remote and will transmit
audio on the B channel.
Note: 2-channel IR headphones (set to CH B) will need to be
used when monitor is set to M2 mode.
Note:
OSD will appear on the screen for 4~5 seconds
FMM OFF
M2
DVD
IRT OFF
FMM 88.3MHz
M1
VIDEO 3
IRT ON
8. Infrared Transmitter and Sensor
Transmits audio to wireless headphones. Also allows the
remote control to operate the VOD128A 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 panel monitor when in the closed
position.
12. LCD Panel
13. Screen Release
Press to release the screen.
14. USB 1.1 INPUT FOR USB THUMB DRIVE
15. SD Card Reader - Allows reading the contents (Audio, Photo,
Video) data stored on the Secure Digital Card (SD Card).
Selecting a Monitor Code (M1 or M2)
1.Power ON unit and waiting until M1 OSD appears, the M1
OSD will appear on the scr
een for 4~5 seconds. After the M1
OSD disappears, within 10 seconds press remote control
TV button and continue press code number 6353. It will change
from M 1 to M2.
2.To change the monitor code from M2 to M1, repeat the
above instruction

Side View Back View
CONTROL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION (SIDE VIEW & BACK VIEW)
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Side View
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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.
1. Headphone Jack
Allow the use of wired headphones with a 1/8" (3.5mm) plug
for listening to the video program audio.
2. Smart Port
AUX Cable - Connect Auxiliary AV Input.
Remark:
3. PAUSE To Talk (;) Button
Allows the front seat passenger to pause the playback.
Pressing PAUSE again or touching the PLAY button will
resume normal playback.
SMART PORT
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When AUX cable is connected. The game
feature will be disabled.

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION MAIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Battery Installation
Before attempting to operate your Remote Control, install the
batteries as described below.
1) Turn the Remote Control face down. Using your finger, slide
the battery cover off in the direction of the arrow.
2) Install Two “AAA” batteries. Make sure that proper polarity
(+ or -) is observed.
3) Align the cover tabs with the remote control and slide the
cover until it locks.
The remote control will operate the VOD128A. It is not a universal
remote control and will not control equipment from other
manufacturers.
POWER
SOURCE
VOLUME
AUTO
MEMORY
SKIP/
SEARCH
ERASE/
WRITE
FMM
ON/OFF
RETURN DISPLAY
IRT
ON/OFF MUTE
CHANNEL
SELECT
DAY/
NIGHT PIX
MONITOR SELECT
M1
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TV
M2
DVD
OK
MENU
RECALL
REPEAT
SETUP
FAV
ZOOM
AUDIO
CC
SUBTITLE
INFO
A-B
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EJECT
SYSTEM
MENU
DVD
SOURCE
EPG
DTV/ATV
TV MENU EXIT
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Function control is available on the unit and the remote control.
Function not available in this model.
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POWER Button*
Press this button to turn the unit ON and OFF.
MONITOR SELECT
M1 Button –
M2 Button –
SYSTEM MENU Button
Allow the user to access the system menu. Press cursor (pq) buttons to select desired screen mode, OSD language and source default on
power up.
TV Mode Select Button**
Switches certain function keys on the remote control for TV functions.
SOURCE Button*
Each time the button is pressed, the audio / video source will change in the following sequence: DVD > VIDEO 1 > VIDEO 2 > VIDEO 3.
AUTO MEMORY Button (AUTO PROGRAM Button)**
When the AUTO MEMORY button is pressed, all channels are searched and channels that are detected with signals of sufficient levels are
automatically stored in memory.
SKIP / SEARCH Button**
This button selects between SKIP and SEARCH mode. In "SKIP mode" the TV tuner will tune and stop on channels that are programmed
into memory when the CHANNEL UP / DOWN buttons are used. When the SKIP mode is disable, the TV will stop on all active channels.
ERASE / WRITE Button**
While tuned to a channel, pressing this button will alternately store or erase the channel from memory.
Sets the remote control code to allow control of the unit set to M1 mode. (See page 5 for detail)
Sets the remote control code to allow control of the unit set to M2 mode.

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FMM ON / OFF Button*
Turns the wireless FM Modulator on or off.
CHANNEL SELECT Button*
Selects the wireless FM Modulator Frequency (CH1-88.1MHz, CH2-88.3MHz, CH-88.5MHz, CH4-88.7MHz, CH5-88.9MHz, CH6-
89.1MHz, CH7-89.3MHz, CH8-89.5MHz, CH9-89.7MHz, CH10-89.9MHz, CH11-90.1MHz, CH12-90.3MHz, CH13-90.5MHz, CH14-
90.7MHz, CH15- 90.9MHz, CH16- 91.1MHz)
RETURN Button
Press Return Once : Go to disc menu.
Press Return Twice : Go to movie playback.
DISPLAY
Press to display current disc information while the disc is playing. Press cursor (pq) buttons to select the Title or Chapter.
For Title/Chapter selection use the numeric buttons to enter the desired Title Chapter selection.
CURSOR / CHANNEL UP DOWN (pqtu)
Use these buttons to navigate the menu selections on the screen.
Use the CHp to increase the channel number and use CHq to decrease the channel number. **
OK Button (ENTER)
Used to implement a selected setting or menu option.
MENU Button
Allows the user to access the DVD MENU (DVD MODE).
REPEAT Button
Allows the user to repeat a selected title, chapter, or track.
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AUDIO Button
Press to display and select the available AUDIO languages in DVD mode. Each time you press the button, the language changes.
Note: The available audio languages vary from disc to disc.
SUBTITLE Button
Press to display and select the available 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.
STOP (<) Button*
Press to stop playback.
PREVIOUS (9) Button
Press to return to the previous chapter or track.
SCAN BACKWARD (7) Button
Press to search in a backward direction. Press repeatedly to change the search speed from 2, 4, 8, and 16 times the normal speed.
PAUSE (II) Button*
Allows the user to pause the playback. Pressing pause again or pressing the Play Button will resume normal playback.
PLAY Button*
Press to activate the play mode when a disc is loaded in the disc compartment.
SCAN FORWARD (8) Button
Press to search in a forward direction. Press repeatedly to change the search speed from 2, 4, 8, and 16 times the normal speed.
NEXT (:) Button
Press to skip to the next chapter or track.
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A-B Button
Allow user to repeat the playback from point A to point B.
Press A-B button On-Screen Display DVD player
ZOOM Button
Press this button to enlarge the picture when playing a DVD disc.
SETUP Button
Press to display the Setup Menu which allows the user to change the DVD player options such as Language, Video, Rating and
Misc. Refer to the settings and Adjustments section for more information.
IRT ON/OFF Button
Turns the Infrared Transmitter ON or OFF for IR Wireless Headphones. Pressing M1 then IRT ON/OFF will control the IR
Transmitter for M1. Pressing M2 then IRT ON/OFF will control the IR Transmitter for M2.
MUTE Button
Press this button to mute the audio for wireless FMM and wired headphones.
Pressing the button again restores the sound to the previously set level.
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Once
Twice
3 times
Repeat A-
Repeat A-B
AB Off
Mark the beginning of the section to repeat (Set point A)
Mark the end of the section to repeat (Set point B)
Cancel the A-B repeat function
Once
Twice
3 times
4 times
Press ZOOM button
Enlarge the picture 1 times of the original size
Enlarge the picture 2 times of the original size
Enlarge the picture 3 times of the original size
Picture is returned to original size
DVD player perform
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DAY / NIGHT Mode Button
This control toggles the unit between “Day” and “Night” LCD illumination modes. In the “Day” mode, the LCD backlit intensity is brighter.
In “Night” mode, the LCD backlit is dimmed to a preset level that is more suitable for low light operation.
PIX Button (Picture Select)
Each time this button is pressed, the on screen picture adjustment displays the “adjustment bar” for BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST,
COLOR, TINT 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 is any other button is pressed.
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.
NUMBER Buttons
Allow the user to enter numbers 0 to 9 for selection of selection of CD tracks, DVD chapters and password.
DVD Mode Select Button
Switches certain function keys on the remote control for DVD function.
DVD Source
This button is only active when remote control is in DVD mode. Each time the button is pressed one of the source (DVD, Card Reader
and USB) will be selected. If the Card Reader and USB are not plugged in, it will remain on DVD Source. Press to change source in
sequence of DVD > SD > USB.
EJECT () Button*
This button is used to eject the disc.
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The System Menu Contains features and options that let you customize your system to change the screen mode display, OSD language
and source default.
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).
MENU ADJUSTMENT
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Press the SYSTEM MENU button on the remote, the main page of the system menu will appear on screen.
Use the cursor buttons p or q to select the desired item in the main page and press the OK button to select.
The sub menu will appear on screen.
Use the cursor buttons p or q to select an item in the sub menu and then press the OK button to select.
Press the System Menu button to exit System Menu.
1) To select the screen aspect ratio format highlight SCREEN MODE and then press the OK button to enter the sub menu. Use the
cursor buttons p or q to select from either 4:3 or 16:9. Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
SYSTEM MENU
SCREEN MODE
OSD LANGUAGE
SOURCE DEFAULT DVD
SCREEN MODE
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SYSTEM MENU
SCREEN MODE
OSD LANGUAGE
SOURCE DEFAULT DVD
OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
SPANISH
FRENCH
GERMAN
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.
SYSTEM MENU
SCREEN MODE
OSD LANGUAGE
SOURCE DEFAULT DVD
SOURCE DEFAULT DVD
ON
OFF
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.

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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 of certain DVD discs (For example PG-13 or R Rated) 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.
Subtitle
Audio
OSD Language : English
: Off
: English
Language
Video
Rating
Misc
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 p or q.
4. Press u to move the highlight to the different options for the selected item. Press p or q to select the desired options, and then press OK
button to confirm the selection.
5. Repeat steps 3~4 to continue setting the options that reside on the same Setup Page.
6. To change to another Setup page, press t until 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.

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TV type
TV display 4:3
16:9
Language
Video
Rating
Misc
Subtitle
Audio
OSD Language English
French
Spanish
German
Italian
Language
Video
Rating
Misc
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 SETUP
Select "SUBTITLE" using pqbutton, then press ubutton to enter the Sub menu. Select the subtitle you
desire using pqbutton, then press "OK" 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 "OK" 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.
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

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The rating level can only be changed when the displayed lock is open. For first time use to change parental
control, use the cursor ubutton to enter parental mode, key in the default password (3308) and press OK.
Press OK button again to select the parental level, select the level and press OK. To change the password to
your own password press "Change Password" mode and enter the default password (3308) and press OK.
Press OK button and again and key in a new four digit password. After complete press OK button to end the
process.
RATING SETUP
Rating
This item allows you to limit the content of movie playback from G to Adult. The lower the value, the more strict the control.
1. G
2. PG
3. PG - 13
4. R
5. NC - 17
6. Adult
Parental : 6.Adult
Change password
Enter Password
Language
Video
Rating
Misc
Parental : 6.Adult
Change password
Language
Video
Rating
Misc
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.
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

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Screen Saver : On
Load Factory
Language
Video
Rating
Misc
Screen Saver
Load Factory
Load Factory
Yes No
Language
Video
Rating
Misc
Misc SETUP
select "MISC" using pqbutton, then press ubutton to enter the Misc menu. Select the subtitle you desire
using pqbutton, then press "OK" to confirm the setting. Press tbutton to return.
Load Factory
Load Factory allows you to reset all options to factory settings.
* This function will not affect the Rating control settings.
Screen Saver Off
Load Factory
On
Language
Video
Rating
Misc
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, title
selection & chapter selection.
2. Title Selection
Press numeric(0~9) buttons to initiate a change of title selection. Then press OK button to implement the selection.
3. Chapter selection
Press numeric(0~9) buttons to initiate a change of chapter selection. Then press OK button 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, Memory Cards (SD/MMC/MS)
1. The System will detect the insertion of the USB or CARD (SD/MMC/MS) media automatically if no disc is loaded.
The system only auto detects the first media inserted (card or USB drive); the second media sourse can be manually selected by pressing the
DVD sourse button on the remote control (See button 36 on Remote Control.)
2. When a disc is inserted, the system will switch to DVD mode immediately regardless of which type of media (card or USB) is currently playing.
3. The DVD source (DVD, USB, or SD Card) can only be changed if the DVD is stopped (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 detects 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 p or q to move the highlight to the desired folder (if present) on the left side of the menu and press OK. The songs in the folder will be
displayed on screen.
2. Press p or q to move the highlight to the desired track containing the song and press OK 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.
The Filter function applies to the following formats:
Audio - Audio data format (MP3, WMA)
Photo - Photo data format (JPEG)
Video - Video data format (MPEG , )
Selecting a Play Mode
Filter (For MP3 & JPEG only)
Fliter Mode enables or disables the display of files contained on the media based on their file extension.
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Flat Mode
Music Playing
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Filter Audi o
Photo
Video