Audiovox VOD 808 User manual

VOD705
ELECTRONICS CORP.
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VOD808
8” LCD OVERHEAD
TV/MONITOR WITH
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Warnings
!Do not use any solvents or cleaning materials when cleaning the video monitor.
!Donotuseanyabrasivecleaners,theymayscratchthescreen. Useonlyalightlydampenedlintfreeclothtowipe
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.
Television Reception
This entertainment system is designed primarily for viewing prerecorded movies or playing video games. Television
reception in a moving vehicle will be limited and in some areas will not be possible due to weak and variable signal
strength.Televisionviewinginastationaryvehiclewillresultinanimprovement,butmaystillbemarginalduetosignal
strength. The quality of the picture will not be consistent with home TV reception. Reception may be affected by
weather and distance from TV station. A weak signal may cause the picture to roll, be snowy, or cause some color
loss.
IMPORTANT
AnLCDpaneland/orvideomonitormaybeinstalledinamotorvehicleand visible to the driver if the LCD panel or videomonitor
is used for vehicle information, system control, rear or side observation or navigation. If the LCD panel or video monitor is used
fortelevisionreception,videoorDVDplay, the LCD panelor video monitor must be installed so that these features will only
functionthenthe vehicleis in‘park’orwhenthe vehicle’sparking brakeisapplied.
AnLCD panel or video monitor usedfortelevision reception, video or DVD playthatoperateswhen the vehicle is in gearor
whentheparkingbrake is notapplied, must be installedtothe rear of the driver’sseat where it will not be visible,directlyor
indirectly,to the operatorof the motorvehicle.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox
VOD808DVDPlayerwithDrop-DownVideoMonitor.
TheVOD808 has been designedtogive you and your
familymany yearsof videoentertainment in themobile
environment. Please read the directions that follow
to familiarize yourself with the product and 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 unit, while
seat-belts remain fastened. Enjoy your Audiovox
entertainment system but remember-safety of all
passengers remains the number one priority.
Features
· 8 Inch (4:3) TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Active
Matrix LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Monitor
· Built-in DVD Player
· Built-in TV Tuner
· AVI Input
· AUX (Game/Camcorder) Input
· OSD (On Screen Display) for Control of Picture
Quality and Functions
· Five-Frequency FM Modulator (remote control)
with OSD for Frequency Display
· Dual Channel Infrared Transmitter for IR
Wireless Headphones
· Headphone / Speaker Amplifier
· Headphone Jacks
· Forward and Side Remote Sensor
· Dome Lights with Switch
· Backlit Controls for Low Light Operation
· Full Function Remote Control

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Controls and Indicators Diagram
Note : Audiovox
recommendsthe use of
the Audiovox HP275
Headphoneswhenusing
wiredheadphones.
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Main Function Descriptions
1. DVD disc insertion slot.
2. Infrared Transmitter and Sensor – Use to transmit audio to wireless headphones. Also allows the remote control to
operate the VOD808 and to control other accessories in the system.
3. PLAY ( ) Button – This button is used to enter the play mode.
4. FWD ( ) Button – Allows the user to search in a forward direction at 2, 4, 6 and 8 times the normal speed.
5. STOP ( ) Button - Pressing this button once will stop playback at the current position; pressing this button
twice will return to the beginning of the disc.
6. PICTURE SELECT Button –Eachtimethisbuttonispressed,theonscreenpictureadjustmentdisplaycyclesthrough“adjustment
bars” for BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, and TINT. Once the desired adjustment bar is displayed, use the VOLUME UP/
DOWNbuttonstoadjustthesetting.Thedisplaywillautomaticallyturnoffifnoadjustmentsaremadewithin6seconds,orifanyother
buttonisdepressed.
7. VOLUME DOWN (-) Button – Use this button to decrease the volume level of the headphone jacks. It is also to
make picture adjustments in picture select mode.
8. VOLUME UP (+) Button – Usethisbuttontoraisethevolumeleveloftheheadphonejacks.Itisalsousedtomakepicture
adjustmentsinpictureselectmode.
Note:Thesebuttons will notaffectthevolume ofwirelessheadphonesorthe wired
RFmodulator.Whenusingthesedevicesthevolumemustbeadjustedwiththewirelessheadphonevolumecontrolorwith
yourradio’svolumecontrol(seepage16,WirelessHeadphones, orpage17, WiredFMModulator).
9. 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.

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10.Screen Release – Moves in direction of the arrow to release the drop down screen.
11.REV ( ) – Allows the user to search in a backwards direction.
12.Eject ( ) Button – Ejects Disc.
13.Power Button – Bright red when system is on dim when off.
14.Source Select (TV,AV1, AUX, DVD).
15.TV Auto-program – Allows the user to scan and program active TV stations into memory.
16.Channel Up ( ) Button – Use this button to increase the channel number to the desired number.
17.Channel Down ( ) Button – Use this button to decrease the channel number to the desired number.
18.Dome Lights – provide additional interior illumination.
19.Drop Down LCD Panel.
20.Auxiliary Audio Right Input.
21.AuxiliaryAudio Left Input.
22.Auxiliary Video Input.
23.Side Remote Sensor Eye –
Allows the remote control to operate the VOD808 OSD (On Screen Display), control
volume to wired headphone jacks and control the other accessories.
Note: Audiovox recommends the use of the Audiovox HP275 Headphones when using wired headphones.
24.Headphone Jack - Allows the use of wired headphones with a 1/8” plug for listening to video program audio.
25.VOD808 Ventilation Opening

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Remote Control Operation
Battery Installation
Before attempting to operate your Remote Control,
install the batteries as described below.
1) Turn the Remote Control face down. Using a
fingernail, lift the battery cover off.
2) Install two “AAA” batteries as shown. Make
sure that proper polarity (+ or -) is observed.
3) Align the cover tabs with the remote control
and press down until the cover clicks.
The remote control will operate the VOD808 and
Audiovox VCP’s. It is not a universal remote control
and will not control equipment from other
manufacturers.
POWER
ON/OFF
SELECT
EJECT
SOURCE
AUTO
ERASE/
MENU
RETURN
A-B REPEAT
SETUP
PIX
ENTER
FMTRANSMITTER
MEMORY
SKIP/
SEARCH
WRITE VOL
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DVD Function Descriptions
*Function control is available on the unit and the remote control.
1. POWER Button*
Press this button to turn the VOD808 on. Press the button again toturn the VOD808 off.
2. SOURCE Button*
Video signals from video equipment connected to the audio / video inputs can be displayed on the monitor by
pressing this button. Each time the button is pressed, the audio / video source will change the sources: DVD,
TV,AV1 andAUX.
3. AUTO MEMORY Button*
When the AUTO MEMORY button is pressed, all channels are searched and channels that are detected with
signalsofsufficientlevelsareautomaticallystored. Please refer to page 2 for more information on TV reception.
4. 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 CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons are used. When the SKIP
mode is disable, the TV will stop on all active channels.
5. ERASE/WRITE Button
While tuned to a channel, pressing this button will store or erase the channel from memory. The stored channel
numbers are displayed in “GREEN” on the LCD display screen, and the erased channel numbers are displayed
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6. Channel Up ( ) Button
Use this button to increase the channel number to the desired channel and to scroll upward in menu options.
7. MUTE Button
Press this button to mute the audio.
Pressing the button again restores sound to the previously set level.
8. ENTER Button
Used to implement setting selected.
9. LEFT ( ) Button
Allows the user to shift left in the menu options.
10. MENU Button
Allows the user to access the main menu.
11. RETURN Button
Allows the user to return to the menu while PBC on.
Note:ThisfunctiononlypresentonVCD2.0.
12. TV Mode Select Button
Switches certain function keys on the remote control for TV functions.

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13. 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 DisplaycurrentAUDIOlanguage &channel
4 times Display SURROUND current status
5 times DisplaycurrentANGLE
6 times Display A-B current status
7 times Display REPEAT current status
8 times Display is turn off
ForTitle&Chapter,use cursor buttons to do title/chapter selection, then press Enter buttontoimplementtheselection.
For Subtitle, Audio, Surround, Angle, A to B & Repeat, press Enter key repeatedly to change the options. These options
mayvaryfromdiscto disc.
14. PAUSE ( ) Button
Allows the user to pause the playback.
15. PREVIOUS ( |
) Button
Allows the user to return to the previous chapter or track.
16. NEXT ( | ) Button
Allows the user to skip to the next chapter or track.

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17. REV ( ) Button*
Allows the user to search in a backward direction at 2,4, 6 and 8 times the normal speed.
18. FWD ( ) Button*
Allows the user to search in a forward direction at 2,4, 6 and 8 times the normal speed.
19. PLAY ( )Button*
Press this button to activate the play mode while a disc is loaded into the disc compartment.
20. STOP (##
##
#) Button*
DVD disc play will be stopped.
21. DVD Mode Select button
Switches certain function keys on the remote control for DVD functions.
22. VCP Mode Select button
Switches certain function keys on the remote control for VCP functions.
23.A-B Button
Allows the user to repeat play of a DVD or CD from pointA to point B.
24. REPEAT Button
Allows the user to repeat various positions of a DVD, CD or MP3.
25. Channel Down ( ) Button
Use this button to decrease the channel number to the desired channel and to scroll downward in the menu
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26. SETUP Button
Allowsthe user to select theDVDplayer’soptions (Display,OSD Language, Defaults, ParentalControl, Password,
Exit Setup).
27. RIGHT ( ) Button
Allows the user to shift to the right in the menu options.
28. PIX Button (PICTURE SELECT)*
Eachtime this button is pressed,theon screen picture adjustment display the“adjustmentbars” for BRIGHTNESS,
CONTRAST, COLOR or TINT. Once the desired adjustment bar is displayed, use the VOLUME UP/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.
29. VOLUME DOWN (-) Button*
Usethesebuttonstodecreasethevolumeleveloftheheadphonejacks.Theyarealsousedtomakepictureadjustments
in picture select mode.
30. VOLUME UP (+) Button*
Use these buttons to raise the volume level of the headphone jacks, They are also used to make picture adjustments
in picture select mode.
Note: Thevolumebuttonswillnotaffectthevolumeofwirelessheadphonesor a wired RF modulator. Whenusing these
devicesthevolumemustbe adjusted with thewirelessheadphone volume controlorwithyour radio’s volume control
(see page 16, Headphones, or page 17, Wired FM Modulator).
31. NUMBERS Buttons
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32. EJECT(▲▲
▲▲
▲) Button*
The disc will be ejected from disc compartment.
33. FM TRANSMITTER SELECT Button
Selects the FM modulator Frequency (Frequency 1: 88.3MHz, Frequency 2: 88.7MHz, Frequency 3: 89.1MHz,
Frequency 4: 89.5MHz, Frequency 5: 89.9MHz).
34. FM TRANSMITTER ON/OFF Button
Turns FM Modulator power on/off and switches between the video program audio (Pod audio) and Satellite radio
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Turning the VOD808 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 to the locked position when not in use.
CHANNEL TUNING SET UP
In order to easily access all available TV channels, it may be necessary to perform channel auto-programming whenever the
vehicle’s geographic location has changed, i.e. city to city, weak signal area.
Use the Source Select Button on the Remote Control to select TV mode.
1. PresstheAUTOMEMORYbuttonontheRemote ControlUnitor theAUTOPROGRAMbutton onthedropdownvideo
unit. You will see the TV cycle through all its channels. The built-in microprocessor will automatically store each
channel that is actively broadcasting in your area.
2. (A)Totune only strong clear channels with the CHANNELUP/DOWNbuttons,presstheSKIP/SEARCHbuttononthe
Remote Control Unit until “SKIP MODE ON” is displayed on the bottom of the screen. The TV will now tune only to
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Overhead Dome Lights
The Dome lights integrated into the VOD808 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 turn
on and off with the vehicle’s interior lighting. Refer to
the Installation Manual for the 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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3. (B)Totuneweakor marginal channels with the CHANNELUP/DOWNbuttons , press the SKIP/SEARCHbuttonon the
Remote Control Unit until “SKIP MODE OFF” is displayed on the bottom of the screen. Tune to the desired channel
using the CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons or go directly to the channel by using the 0-9 buttons on the Remote Control.
4. To ERASE a channel, press the ERASE/WRITE button on the Remote Control Unit until “MANUALMEMORY XX
ERASE” is displayed on screen. To STORE a channel, press the button until the MANUALMEMORY XXADD is
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Remote Sensor
TheVOD808 incorporatestwoinfraredsensors which 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 anAudiovox
Video Cassette Player. The infrared sensor can relay signals from
most manufacturer’s remote controls to its respective component
connected to the Video 1 inputs. In this case you must use the
remote control supplied with the component.
Special Operation Feature
•When system power is off, the VOD808 can detect when a disc is inserted and automatically power on and load
the disc.
•When system power is off, eject the disc by pressing the EJECT button.
•Source will be automatically changed to DVD mode when a disc is inserted.
Accessories
Wireless Headphones
TheVOD808 includesa built-in infrared transmitterfor usewithAudiovox wirelessheadphones (PartNumber MVIRHS).
The volume can then be adjusted using the controls on each headset. The wireless headphones 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 yourAudiovox wireless headphones.
Wireless Headset Special Features
•Automatic Level Control prevents input signal over loading.
•Uses high frequency infrared light to assure a clean signal for clear reception.
Remote
Sensor
Eye
Remote
Sensor
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Wired Headphones
There are two 1/8” headphone jacks on the VOD808 that can be used with any standard wired stereo headphones.
These jacks are controlled by the volume up / down buttons on the VOD808 remote control. Remove the protective
plastic cover to access the jacks. Remember to replace the cover when the jacks are not in use.
Wired FM Modulator
The VOD808 is equipped with an RF modulator, that allows you to listen to the VOD808 audio signal by tuning your
vehicle’s radio to the selected frequency, (88.3, 88.7, 89.1,89.5, 89.9MHz).This feature is accessed by using the FM
transmitter buttons on the remote (On/Off, Select). Whenever the RF modulator is on, broadcast reception on the
vehicles radio will be poor. Switching off the FM modulator will allow normal radio reception.
AV1The video inputs may be connected to a Video cassette Player (VCP), video game system, or other audio / video
devices. To access the AV1 inputs, turn the VOD808 on and press the source button on the VOD808 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 VOD808 is now ready to play the audio and video signals from the source
connected toAV1 input.
AUX
Avideo game system, Camcorder or other audio/video device may be connected to theAUXinputjacks(seeFigure1.
for location of these jacks). To access theAUX source, turn the VOD808 or the Source button on the remote control.
The VOD808 is now ready to play the audio and video signals from the source connected to theAUX input.
IR2Any pre-amp level (CD Changer, Satellite Radio, etc) audio source may be input into the second IR input. When using
Audiovox headphones (part number IR2CHS) simply switch to channel B to listen to the source connected to the
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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).
•VCD discs –VCD discs which contain video.
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
Whenyoupress the Power button the unit will turn on and display the source selected. Insert the disc (Label Up) into
the disc compartment. When the disc is half way in it will be automatically pulled in and change the source to DVD
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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 display, you can do the initial setup, adjust the picture quality, and set the various outputs. You can
also set a language for the on-screen display and 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 (ts) 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 canselect either English,French
or Spanish for the OSD language.
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Defaults Settings
PresstheSETUPbutton and select Defaults.The DEFAULTS
SETUP allows you to reset ALL options to factory defaults.
Press and then press Enter to implement the reset.
Settings for Display
Press the SETUP button and select Display. The DISPLAY
SETUPallows you toadjustscreen setting (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.