Audiovox VOD1021 User manual

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VOD705
ELECTRONICS CORP.
®
VOD1021
DVD PLAYER
WITH
DROP-DOWN
VIDEO
MONITOR
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ReleaseDate:6-28-04

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Warnings
Do not use any solvents or cleaning materials when cleaning the video monitor.
Donot use anyabrasive cleaners, theymay scratch thescreen. Use only alightly dampened lintfree cloth towipe 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.
Licensedunderoneormore of thefollowing patents,
PatentNOS. 5,775,762 and5,927,784
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
orwhen the parkingbrakeis not applied must beinstalled to the rear of the driver’sseat where it will not be visible, directly
or indirectly, to the operator of the motor vehicle. It is unlawful in most jurisdictions for a person to drive a motor vehicle
which is equipped with a screen that is located in the motor vehicle at any point forward of the back of the driver’s seat, or
that is visible, directly or indirectly, to the driver while operating the vehicle. In the interest of safety, the VOD1021 should
never be installed where it will be visible, directly or indirectly, by the operator of the motor vehicle.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox
VOD1021DVDPlayerwithDrop-Down VideoMonitor.
The VOD1021 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 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
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•10.2” TFT Active Matrix Color LCD Monitor
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•Built-In DVD Player
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•DVD/CD/MP3 compatible
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•On Screen Display
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•16:9 and 4:3 Screen Mode (switchable)
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•IR Remote Repeater for AV1 & AV2 Inputs
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•Dual IR Sensors
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•Remote Control
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•Four Source Selection (DVD/AV1/AV2/AUX)
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•AUX Input for Game or Camcorder
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•6 Frequency FM Modulator
(Remote Control Accessible)
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•Dual Headphone Jacks
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•Built-In Dual IR Transmitter
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•Built-In Dome Lights with Switch
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•Last position memory for DVD

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Controls and Indicators Diagram
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Main Function Descriptions
1. DVD Disc insertion slot – For loading Disc.
2. POWER Button – Bright red when system is on dim when
off.
3. EJECT ( ) Button – For ejecting discs from the disc
compartment.
4. PLAY ( ) Button – This button is used to enter the play
mode.
5. STOP ( ) Button – To stop playback.
6. Infrared Transmitter and Sensor – Use to transmit audio
to wireless headphones. Also allows the remote control to
operate the VOD1021 and to control other accessories in
the system.
7. VOD1021 Ventilation Opening.
8. Dome Lights –Provide additional interiorillumination.
9. SOURCE Select – Used to select one of the four sources
(AV1,AV2, AUX, DVD).
10. REV Button– Allows the user to search in a backwards
directionat 2X, 4X,6X, 8X timesthe normal speed.
11. PAUSE Button –Allows the user to pause the playback.
12. FWDButton –Allowstheusertoseachinaforword direction
at2X, 4X, 6X,8X times thenormal speed.
13. Side Remote Sensor Eye – Allows the remote control to
operatethe VOD1021,control volumeto wired headphone
jacks and control the other accessories.
14. AUX Input
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•AuxiliaryAudioRightInput.
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•AuxiliaryAudioLeftInput.
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•AuxiliaryVideo Input.
15. Drop Down LCD Panel.
16. Headphone Jack – Allow the use of wired headphones
witha 1/8” plugfor listening tovideo program audio.
17. Screen release –Moves indirection ofthe arrowto release
thedrop down screen.
18. VOLUME ( ) Button – Use this button to decrease the
volumelevel of the wiredheadphone jacks. It isalso used
to make picture adjustments in the picture select mode.
19. FM Select Button – Each time this button is pressed the
FMModulator will cyclethrough the followingoptions: (FM
OFF – POD AUDIO – SAT AUDIO) The frequency of the
FMmodulator will remain same.

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20. VOLUME( ) Button– Usethisbutton toraise thevolume
levelofthe headphonejacks. Itis alsousedto makepicture
adjustments in picture select mode. Note : Audiovox
recommendsthe useof the AudiovoxHP275 Headphones
whenusingwired headphones.
21. Three position Dome Light Switch
• Auto – Automatically switches on the dome lights in
conjunctionwith the vehicle’sinterior illumination.
• Off – The dome lights will not turn on in this position.
• On – Turns on the dome lights.
Note:Thevolume buttonswillnoteffectthevolumeof thewireless
headphonesorthe wiredFM modulator. Whenusing these
devices the volume must be adjusted with the wireless
headphonevolumecontrolorwithyourradio’svolumecontrol
(see page 15, Wireless Headphones, or page 16, Wired
FMModulator).

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Remote Control Operation
POWER
SOURCE
MENU
RETURN
SETUP
PIX
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ERASE/
WRITE
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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 VOD1021 and most Audiovox
VCP’s. It is not a universal remote control and will not control
equipment from other manufacturers.

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Remote Control Function Descriptions
*Function control is available on the unit and the remote control.
**Not used in this model.
1. POWER Button*
Press this button to turn the VOD1021 on. Press the button again to turn the VOD1021 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 sources in the
followingorder: DVD, AV1,AV2andAUX.
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 sufficent levels are automatically stored.
4. SKIP/SEARCH Button**
This button selects betweeen 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 in the
SEARCH mode, the TV will stop on all active channels.
5. ERASE/WRITE Button**
While tuned to a channel, pressing this button will either 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 in “RED”.

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6. Channel** Up ( ) Button
Used to scroll upward in menu options.
7. MUTE Button
Press this button to mute the audio.
Pressing the button again restores the sound to the previously set level.
8. ENTER Button
Used to confirm a selected setting or option.
9. LEFT ( ) Button
Allows the user to shift left in the menu options.
10. MENU Button
Allows the user to access the DVD (DVD MODE) main menu and monitor menu (TV MODE).
11. RETURN Button**
Allows the user to return to the menu while PBC on.
Note:Thisfunction only presentonVCD2.0.
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 DisplaycurrentAUDIO language &channel
4 times DisplaycurrentANGLE
5 times DisplayA-B current status
6 times Display REPEAT current status
7 times Display is turn off
ForTitle&Chapter, use cursor buttonstodo title/chapter selection,thenpress Enter buttontoimplement the selection.
ForSubtitle,Audio, Angle, A toB&Repeat, press the Enterkeyrepeatedlyto change the options.Theseoptionsmay vary
fromdisc to disc.
14. PAUSE ( ) Button*
Allows the user to pause 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 for DVD.
Allows the user to activate the video tape rewind search mode for VCP.
18. FWD ( ) Button*
Allows the user to search in a forward direction at 2,4, 6 and 8 times the normal speed for DVD.
Allows the user to activate the video tape fast forward search mode for VCP.
19. PLAY ( )Button*
Press this button to activate the play mode while a disc is loaded into the disc compartment for DVD.
Press this button to activate the play mode while a video tape compartment for VCP.
20. STOP (!!
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!) Button*
DVD disc play will be stopped.
Video tape 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 point A to point B.
24. REPEAT Button
Allows the user to repeat various positions of a DVD, CD or MP3.

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25. Channel** Down ( ) Button
Used to scroll downward in the menu options.
26. SETUP Button
Allows the user to select the DVD player’s setup options (Display, OSD Language, Defaults, Parental Control,
Password, Exit Setup).
27. RIGHT ( ) Button
Allows the user to shift to the right in the menu options.
28. PIX Button (PICTURE SELECT)
Each time this button is pressed, the unit will display “adjustment bars” for BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR
or TINT. Once the desired adjustment bar is displayed, use the VOLUME UP or 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 pressed.
29. VOLUME DOWN (-) Button*
Usethesebuttonstodecreasethevolume level of the wired headphone jacks. This button is also used to make picture
adjustments in the picture select mode.

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30. VOLUME UP (+) Button*
Use this button to raise the volume level of the wired headphone jacks. This button is also used to make picture
adjustments in the picture select mode.
Note: The volume buttons will not affect the volume of wireless headphones or a wired FM modulator. When
using these devices the volume must be adjusted with the wireless headphone volume control or with your
radio’s volume control (see page 15, Headphones, or page 16, Wired FM Modulator).
31. NUMBER Buttons
- Allows the user to enter the numbers 0 to 9 for selection of CD tracks, DVD chapters, and password setting.
- Allows the user to enter the numbers 0 to 9 for selection of TV channel.
32. EJECT ( )Button*
Use this button to eject a disc.
33. FM TRANSMITTER ON/OFF Button
Turns FM Modulator power on/off.
34. SOURCE SELECT Button*
With FM ON, used to select from POD Audio (Selected Source mode) or SATAudio (Second IR input).
With FM OFF, used to select from SATAudio or Car Audio.
35. CHANNEL 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, Frequency 6, 90.3MHz).

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Turning the VOD1021 On or Off
1. Sliding the screen release lock in the direction of the arrow 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.
Overhead Dome Lights
The lights integrated into the VOD1021 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
withthe vehicle’sinteriorlighting.Refer totheInstallation
Manual for the wire connections. Do not leave the
vehicleunattended with the domelight switch inthe on
position, as this could result in a discharged battery.
Dome Li
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Switch

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Remote Sensor
TheVOD1021incorporatestwo Infrared sensors which relaysignals
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 theAV1 or AV2 inputs. In this case you must use the
remote control supplied with the component.
Accessories
Wireless Headphones
TheVOD1021 includes abuilt-in infrared transmitter for use with Audiovox wireless headphones (P/N IR2CHS). 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 your Audiovox wireless headphones.
IR2 Input
Any line level audio source may be connected to this input (Satellite Radio, CD Changer etc). The audio program
connectedto the IR2input can be received on the B channel of the dualchannel wireless headphones (P/N IR2CHS).
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
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Eye

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Wired Headphones
There are two 1/8” headphone jacks on the VOD1021 that can be used with any standard wired stereo headphones.
These jacks are controlled by the volume up / down buttons on the VOD1021 and on the remote control.
Wired FM Modulator
The VOD1021 is equipped with an RF modulator, that allows you to listen to the VOD1021 audio signal by tuning your
vehicle’s radio to the selected frequency, (88.3, 88.7, 89.1, 89.5, 89.9, 90.3MHz). This feature is accessed by using
either the FM transmitter buttons on the remote (On/Off, Source Select, Channel Select) or the FM Select button on
the unit. 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.
AV1 Input
The video inputs may be connected to a Video cassette Player (VCP), video game system, or any other audio / video
device. To access the A/V inputs, turn the VOD1021 on and press the source button on the VOD1021 or the Source
buttonon the remote control until“AV1” is displayedon the screen. Turnthe video sourcecomponent on with itspower
button or remote control. The VOD1021 is now ready to play the audio and video signals from the source connected
to theAV1 input.
AUX Input
Usingthe suppliedA/VAdapterCable(P/N 112B3227)theVOD1021 will accept anaudio / video inputthrough the 1/8”
jack located on the side of the unit. The audio / video device could be a video game system, video camera, or other
inputdevice.
Video Out
The VOD1021 provides a video output for an optional video monitor(s). (Refer to page 6 of the Installation Guide for
moredetails.) Thisoutputwill provide a video signal that duplicates thesignaldisplayedbytheVOD1021toanadditional
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 DVD’s 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 – DVD 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
PressthePowerbuttontoturntheunitON. SelectDVDmodeandinsertthedisc(LabelUp)intothedisccompartment.

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Settings and Adjustments
This chapter describes how to set and how to adjust using the on-screen DVD SETUP menu.
Using the Setup Menu
Using the setup display, you can do the initial setup, adjust the picture display ratio (16:9 or 4:3) and set the various
outputs. You can also select a language for the on-screen display, setup display and limit playback by children.
1) Press the SETUP button to display the “setup menu” on the display screen.
2) Select the main item you want using the cursor (▼▲) buttons, and then press the !to enter the submenu.
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
the language for the on-screen display. Press !
andthenusethe (▼▲▼▲
▼▲▼▲
▼▲)buttonstoselect the desired
language. TheusercanselecteitherEnglish, French
or Spanish for the OSD language. Press enter to
confirm the setting, then press "to return to the
main menu.

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Defaults Settings
Pressthe SETUPbutton and selectDefaults.TheDEFAULTS
SETUP allows you to reset ALL options to factory defaults.
Press and then press Enter to implement the reset.
Note : This function will not effect the Parental setting.
Settings for Display
Press the SETUP button and select Display. The DISPLAY
SETUPallowsyoutoadjustscreen setting (aspect ratio) 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, then press "
to return to the main menu. .

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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 Adult.
The Parental Control function allows you to limit viewing to your preference.
1. Use the ▼▲▼▲
▼▲▼▲
▼▲ buttons to select from:
G (Children)
PG
PG 13
R
NC-17
ADULT(Adult)
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.
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 can not.