Audiovox VOD1023 - 10.2 Inch Dropdown Mobile Video... User manual

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VOD705
ELECTRONICS CORP .
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VOD1023 /
VOD1023 S /
VOD1023 P
DVD PLAYER
WITH
DROP-DOWN
VIDEO
MONITOR
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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.
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. Television viewing in a stationary
vehicle will result in an improvement, but may still be marginal due to signal 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.
Licensedunderoneormoreofthefollowingpatents,
PatentNOS. 5,775,762 and 5,927,784

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox VOD1023
DVD Player with Drop-Down Video /Monitor. The VOD1023 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: Installationoptionsvary,see the individualowner’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.
Features
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•10.2 Inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Active Matrix LCD
(LiquidCrystal Display) Monitor
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•On Screen Display
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•Optional TV Tuner*
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•Full Function Remote Control
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•Infrared Transmitter for IR Wireless Headphones.
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•Two Audio / Video Inputs (AV1/AUX)
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•Built-in DVD Player
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•Two Headphone Jacks
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•Built-in Five Frequency Wireless FM Modulator
(**Optional Relay Box)
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•AV Line Out
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•Forward and Side Remote Sensor
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•Dome Lights with Switch
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•Backlit Controls for Low Light Operation
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•Last Position Memory for DVD
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•Game Port
Options
* Audiovox P/N PODTVT
** Audiovox P/N SIRSWB

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Control Function Descriptions
1. Disc insertion slot – ForloadingDisc.
2. POWERButton – Used to turnthe systemON/OFF.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 start playback
of a disc.
5. STOP ( ) Button – To stop playback.
6. Infrared Transmitter and Sensor – Useto transmit audio
tothe wirelessheadphones. Also allowsthe remotecontrol
to operate the VOD1023 and to control other accessories
in the system.
7. VOD1023 Ventilation Opening.
8. Dome Lights –Provideadditional interior illumination.
9. SOURCE Select –Used to selectone of thethreesources
(DVD,AV1,AUX/GAME,*TVOptional).
10. ( – ) Button – Used to decrease levels in the picture
adjustmentmode.
11. PICTURE SELECT Button –Allowsthe user enter the
pictureadjustment mode.
12. ( + ) Button – Used to increase levels in the picture adjust
mode.
13. Side Remote Sensor Eye – Allows the remote control to
operatethe VOD1023, controlvolume to wiredheadphone
jacks and control the other accessories.
14. AUX Input (use with supplied AV adaptor)
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•AuxiliaryAudio Right Input.
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•AuxiliaryAudio Left Input.
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•AuxiliaryVideo Input.
15. Drop Down LCD Panel.
16. Headphone Jacks – Allow the use of wired headphones
witha 1/8” plug for listening to thevideoprogram audio.
17. Screen release –Movesin direction ofthe arrow torelease
thedrop down screen.
18. VOLUME( ) Button –Use thisbutton toraise thevolume
levelof the headphone jacks.
*Consult the PODTVTInstallation/Owner’sManual for optional
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19. FM Select Button –Whenthis button is pressed it willturn
on the wireless FM Modulator and then cycle through the
available FMfrequencies (Channel 1, 88.3MHz; Channel
2, 88.7MHz; Channel 3, 89.1MHz; Channel 4, 89.5MHz;
Channel5, 89.9MHz and OFF).
20. VOLUME ( ) Button – Use this button to decrease the
volumelevel of theheadphone jacks.
Note:These buttons will not affect the volume of wireless
headphones or the wireless FM modulator. When using
thesedevicesthevolumemust beadjusted withthewireless
headphonevolumecontrolorwithyourradio’svolumecontrol
(seepage 16, Wireless Headphones, orpage17,Wireless
FMModulator).
21. Three position Dome Light Switch
• Auto – Automatically switches on the dome lights in
conjunctionwith the vehicle’s interior illumination.
• Off – The dome lights will not turn on in this position.
• On – Turns on the dome lights.
22. Game Port – Connect the supplied game controller to this
inputto play a variety of video games.
Note:When usingthe GameController,theAUXinput must
beremoved.
Note : Audiovox recommends the use of the Audiovox HP275
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Battery Installation
Before attempting to operate your Remote Control, install the
batteriesas described below.
1)Turn the Remote Control facedown. Using a fingernail,
liftthe battery cover off.
2)Install two “AAA” batteries as shown. Make sure that
properpolarity (+ or -) isobserved.
3)Align the cover tabs with the remote control and press
down until the cover clicks.
Theremotecontrol willoperatethe VOD1023andmost Audiovox
VCP’s. It is not a universal remote control and will not control
equipmentfrom othermanufacturers.
Remote Control Operation
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Remote Control Function Descriptions
* Function control is available on the unit and the remote control.
** Not used in this model
*** The TV Optionwillonly be displayed and theTVcontrol functions are only available iftheoptional TV Tuner (P/N PODTVT) is
installed.
1. POWER Button*
Press this button to turn the VOD1023 on. Press the button again to turn the VOD1023 off.
2. SOURCE Button*
Each time the button is pressed, the audio / video source will change: DVD, AV1, AUX/GAME and TV***.
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
sufficentlevels are automatically stored.
4. SKIP/SEARCH Button***
Thisbutton selects betweeenSKIP and SEARCHmode.In “SKIP mode”the TV tunerwill tune andstopon channels thatare
programmed into memory when the CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons are used. When the SKIP mode is disabled, the TV will
stop on all active channels.
5. ERASE/WRITE Button***
Whiletuned to a channel,pressing this button willstoreor erase thechannelfrom memory.The storedchannelnumbers are
displayedin “GREEN” and the erased channelnumbers are displayed in “RED”.
6. Channel Up ( ) Button
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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 implement a selected setting or menu option.
9. LEFT ( ) Button
Allows the user to shift left in the menu options.
10. MENUButton
Allows the user to access the DVD (DVD MODE) main menu and monitor menu (TV MODE).
11. RETURNButton**
12. TV Mode Select Button***
Switches certain function keys on the remote control for TV functions.
13. DVD Mode Select button
Switchescertainfunction keys on the remote control for DVD functions.

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14. DISPLAYButton
PresstodisplayDVDDisccurrentinformation.
Press DISPLAY button DVDPlayerPerform
Once DisplaycurrentTITLE ,CHAPTER &elapsed time
Twice DisplaycurrentSUBTITLE
3 times DisplaycurrentAUDIOlanguage &channel
4 times Displaycurrentsurround mode
5 times Display currentANGLE
6 times DisplayA-B repeatstatus
7 times Display REPEAT status
8 times Displayoff
ForSubtitle,Audio, Surround,Angle,A -B& Repeat,pressEnter keyrepeatedlyto changetheoptions. Theseoptionsmay
varyfrom discto disc.
15. FM TRANSMITTER ON/OFF Button
Turns the wireless FM Modulatorpower on/off.
16. AUDIOButton
Press this button to display and select the desired AUDIO language. Each time the button is pressed, the language or track
changes. NOTE: The languages & tracks you can select are vary from disc to disc.

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17. ZOOM Button – Press this button to zoom the picture
PressZOOMbutton OSD DVDPlayerPerform
Once 2X ZOOMpicture 2times
Twice 3X ZOOMpicture 3times
3 times 4X ZOOMpicture 4times
4 times 1/2 Reduces picture to 1/2 normal size
5 times 1/3 Reduces picture to 1/3 normal size
6 times 1/4 Reduces picture to 1/4 normal size
7 times OFF Returnstonormal size
18. PAUSE ( ) Button
Allows the user to pause the playback. Pressing the Pause button again or the Play button will resume playback.
19. STOP (n) Button*
Disc playback will be stopped.
20. PREVIOUS ( ) Button
Allows the user to return to the previous chapter or track.
21. NEXT ( ) Button
Allows the user to skip to the next chapter or track.
22. REV ( ) Button
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23. FWD ( ) Button
Allows the user to search in a forward direction at 2,4,8, 16 and 32 times the normal speed.
24. PLAY ( )Button*
Press this button to activate the play mode when a disc is loaded into the disc compartment.
25. ANGLEButton
Press this button to display and select from the available camera angles. Each time this button is pressed, the angle
willchange.
NOTE: The number of angles vary from disc to disc.
26. SUBTITLEButton
Press this button to display and select the available subtitle language in DVD. Each time the button is pressed, the subtitle
languagechanges. NOTE: The type & number of languages for subtitles vary from disc to disc.
27.SOURCE SELECTButton**
With FM ON, used to select the Audio source to the FM Modulator, POD audio or SAT Audio (Second IR input).
With FM OFF, used to select from SAT Audio or Car Audio.
28. CHANNEL SELECT Button* (FM Select)
Selects the wireless FM modulator Frequency (Frequency 1, 88.3MHz, Frequency 2, 88.7MHz, Frequency 3, 89.1MHz,
Frequency4, 89.5MHz, Frequency 5, 89.9MHz).
29. VCP Mode Select button
Switches certain function keys on the remote control for VCP functions.
30. Screen Mode Button
Allows the user to change screen format ( Aspect Ratio, 4:3 or 16:9 )

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31.A-B Button
Allows the user to repeat playback of a DVD or CD from point A to point B.
32.REPEATButton
Allows the user to repeat a chapter, title, track, or all of a DVD, CD or MP3.
33. Channel Down ( ) Button
Use this button to decrease the channel number*** to the desired channel and to scroll downward in the menu options.
34. SETUP Button
Allows the user to access the DVD setup menu and select various playback options (Display, OSD Language, Defaults,
ParentalControl, Password, Exit Setup).
35. RIGHT ( ) Button
Allows the user to shift to the right in the menu options.
36.PIX Button (PICTURE SELECT)*
Eachtime this button is pressed,the OSD will display the “adjustmentbars”for BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR orTINT.
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 5 seconds, or if any other button is pressed.
37. VOLUMEDOWN(-) Button*
Usethis button to decrease the volume level of the wired headphone jacks. It is also used to make picture adjustments
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38. VOLUMEUP (+) Button*
Usethisbutton toraise thevolumelevelof thewiredheadphonejacks.It isalsousedtomake pictureadjustmentsin pictureselect
mode.
Note:Thevolumebuttonswillnotaffect thevolumeofwirelessheadphonesorthe wirelessFMMmodulator. Whenusingthesedevices
the volume must be adjusted with the wireless headphone volume control or with your radio’s volume control (see page 16,
Headphones,orpage17,Wireless FMModulator).
39.NUMBERButtons
Allows the user to enter numbers 0 to 9 for selection of CD tracks, DVD chapters, and password setting.
40. IRTA ON/OFF Buttons
TurnInfraredTransmitterpower ON/OFFfor IR WirelessHeadphone Channel A.
41.IRTB ON/OFF Buttons**
TurnInfrared TransmitterpowerON/OFF forIR Wireless HeadphoneChannel B.
42. EJECT ( )Button*
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Turning the VOD1023 On or Off
1. Sliding thescreen release lockforward will unlockthe LCDscreenand itwilldrop downslightly.Pivot the screendownward until
a comfortable viewing angle is reached. The internal hinge 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. Afterthe unit has been turned onload a disc into the discslot(lable side up). Adjust theviewingangle by pivoting the screento
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 VOD1023 are controlled by a
threepositionslide switch. Slidingtheswitch totheon 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
thelights to turn on andoffwith the vehicle’s interior lighting.
Referto the Installation Manualfor the wire connections. Do
notleave thevehicle unattended withthe domelight switch in
the on position, as this could result in a discharged battery.
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Remote Sensor
The VOD1023 incorporates two Infrared sensors 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
controlof auxiliary equipment such as an Audiovox VideoCassette Player.
The infrared sensor can relay signals from most manufacturer’s remote
controls to its respective component connected to the AV 1 input. In this
case you must use the remote control supplied with the component.
Accessories
Wireless Headphones
The VOD1023 includes a built-in infrared transmitter for use with Audiovox wireless headphones (Part Number MVIRHS). The
volumecan then beadjustedusing the controlsoneach headset. Any numberof wirelessheadphones may beusedbut they must
beused within a line of sight from the transmitter,asinfrared transmissions, like visible light travel only in a straight line. See the
documentationaccompanying your Audiovox wirelessheadphones.
Remote
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Wired Headphones
Thereare two 1/8” headphone jacks on the VOD1023 thatcanbe used with any standard wired stereoheadphones. Thesejacks
are controlled by the volume up / down buttons on the VOD1023 or on the remote control.
Wireless FM Modulator
TheVOD1023 is equippedwith built-in wirelessFM Modulator*, thatallows you tolistento theVOD1023audio signal bytuning your
vehicle’sradio totheselectedfrequency,(88.3,88.7, 89.1,89.5,89.9MHz). Thisfeatureis accessedby usingeitherthe FMtransmitter
buttons on the remote (On/Off, Channel Select) or the FM Select button on the unit.
AV1 Input
The AV1 video input may be connected to a Video cassette Player (VCP), video game system, or other audio / video devices. To
access the A/V1 input, turn the VOD1023 on and press the source button on the VOD1023 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
VOD1023isnowreadytoplaytheaudioand videosignals fromthe sourceconnected toAV1input. TheAV1inputrequires a8010730
cable.
*NOTE : Incertain areas where therearea large number ofFMradio stations (e.g. largecities,urban areas), the receptionofthe FM
signalfromthe overhead pod may not be satisfactory,resulting in static, distorted soundorsignalbleedthru from strong local radio
stations.Thisisnotadefectintheproduct, but the result of a stronger local radio station overpowering the wireless FM transmitter
inyour overheadpod.
Ifwireless reception is unsatisfactory, an optional wiredrelaybox (Audiovox P/N SIRSWB)canbe installed which willimproveaudio
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AUX/Game A/V Input
TheVOD1023 will acceptan audio/video input throughthe 1/8 jacklocatedon the sideof the unit.Theaudio / videodevicecould be
avideogame system, video camera, or other input device.To use this input use the supplied AVadaptor cable
Audio/Video Out
TheVOD1023providesanAVoutputforan optionalvideo monitor(s). (Referto page6 ofthe InstallationGuide formore details.) This
outputwill provide anA/Vsignal that duplicatesthe signal processedbythe VOD1023 toan additional monitor orvideo display.The
audiosignal can also be used to feed an AUX inputona vehicle radio if available. Please see yourinstallerfor more information.
DVD Basics
To get the optimum use out of the DVD player, make sure you read this section completely.
Regional Coding
Boththe DVD player anddiscare coded by region. Theseregional codes must matchinorder for the discto play.If the codesdon’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
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Types of Discs your DVD will play
•DVD discs – DVDs discs which contain video.
•Audio discs – Audio CDs that contain music or sound content only.
•MP3 discs – A disc that contains audio files (for example, a CD-R/CD-RW 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
Whenyou press the Powerbutton the unit willturn on and displaythe source selected. Select DVDmode and insert thedisc (Label
Up) into the disc compartment. When the disc is half way in it will be automatically pulled in and play will begin.
Last Memory
Theplayer isableto resumeplayback from thelast positionifany powerinterruptionhappens, providedthe disc isnot removedfrom
theplayer.
Note : This function is only available on DVD’s and Audio CD’s.

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2. In order to Go to the desired page, move the highlight using the cursor button or to the desired icon and press enter or button .
3. After entering the desired page, highlight the desired item using the or cursor button and press enter.
4. Press or to select the desired options, and then press ENTER to confirm the selection.
5. Repeat steps 3~4 to continue setting the items in the same Setup Page.
6. To change to another Setup page, press 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 or Move the highlight to " " icon and then press ENTER.
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, limit playback for children, load default settings for the picture quality etc.
Using the Setup Menu
1. Press the SETUP button on the remote. The Setup Menu appears
on the screen as shown in the diagram to the right. There are 5
icons on the top part of the Setup Menu. Each icon represents a
page. Main Page
Audio Setup
Password Setup
Preference Setup
Exit Setup