Audiovox VOD108 - 10.2" Overhead Video Monitor User manual

OPERATION
MANUAL
128-8514B
VOD108
10.1” OVERHEAD LCD
MONITOR WITH
DVD PLAYER
ON OFF AUTO

Important Notice
Installation of overhead products requires careful planning and preparation. Be extremely careful when working on a vehicle with side
curtain air bags. Do not route wires near any portion of the side curtain air bag assemblies. This includes any anchor points in A, B, C or
D pillars of the vehicle. Routing wires in these areas or running wires by the side curtain air bags can prevent the side curtain air bag from
fully deploying which can result in personal injury to vehicle occupants. If you have any questions regarding wire routing in a vehicle,
please contact Audiovox Technical Support at 1-800-225-6074.
When connecting power and ground in a mobile video installation ensure that the ACC wire is fused at the point where it is connected to
the vehicle ACC wiring. Failure to do so can result in damage to the vehicle if a short circuit develops between the vehicle connection
point and the mobile video product.
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 , 5,927,784 and 6,678,892
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FEATURES
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of the AUDIOVOX
VOD108 DVD Player with Drop-Down Video / Monitor. The
VOD108 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.
• 10.1” TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Active Matrix LCD (Liquid
Crystal Display) Monitor.
• Built-in DVD Player.
• OSD (On Screen Display) for Control of Picture Quality and
Functions.
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• Four Audio/Video Source Inputs (DVD/USB, AV1, AUX and
GAME).
• Dome Lights with Built-in Three Way Switch.
• Built-in 16 Channel Wireless FM Modulator.
• Last Position Memory for DVD.
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• Plays DVD, CD and MP3 Discs.
Single Channel Infrared Transmitter for IR Wireless
Headphones.
1 AV Output via RCA Pigtail.
Screen Mode Selection (4:3, 16:9).
Wireless Game Controller.
Full Function Remote Control.
Backlit Controls.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS DIAGRAM (FRONT VIEW)
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 in 15-20 seconds.
2. STOP (n) control
- STOP once : Stops playback ressing
the PLAY button will resume playback from where
movie was stopped.
- STOP twice : ressing the PLAY
button will resume playback from the beginning of the
DVD.
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/USB, AV1, AUX and
GAME.
5. POWER ( ) Control
Used to turn the system on/off.
6. Dome Lights
Provide additional interior illumination.
7. Infrared Transmitter and Sensor
Transmits audio to wireless headphones, allows the remote
control to operate the VOD108 and to control other accessories
in the system.
Press the button
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CONTROL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
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1. REAR IR SENSOR
Transmits audio to wireless headphones, allows the remote
control to operate the VOD108 and to control other
Accessories in the system.
CONTROL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
(SIDE VIEW)
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.
2. HEADPHONE JACK
Allows the use of wired headphone with a 1/8” (3.5mm) plug
for listening to the audio output
3. AUX IN
The Jack is used for audio and video input.
4. USB INPUT FOR USB MEMORY DEVICE
Allows for the connection of an USB or memory device.
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8. 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.
9. Ventilation Openings
10. LCD Cut Off Switch
Used to turn off the LCD monitor when in the closed position.
11. LCD Panel
12. Screen Release.
Press to release the screen.

TURNING THE UNIT ON OR OFF
1. Pushing in the Screen Release button will unlock the LCD screen and it will drop down slightly. Pivot the screen downward until a
comfortable viewing angle is reached. The 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 and off. 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.
*Note: Unit will turn On automatically when a Disc is inserted
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Remote Sensor
Infrared Transmitter
Power
ON/OFF
Button
Screen Release
Rear IR Sensor

OVERHEAD DOME LIGHTS
The Dome Lights integrated into the unit 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 with the vehicle's interior lighting and the auto position will allow the
lights to turn ON and OFF with the vehicle's interior lighting. Refer to the Installation Guide for 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.
REAR IR SENSOR
The VOD108 incorporates two infrared remote sensors to relay signals to the unit when the remote control is pointed at the remote sensor.
ACCESSORIES
WIRELESS HEADPHONES
WIRED HEADPHONES (OPTIONAL)
The VOD108 includes a built-in infrared transmitter for use with the supplied wireless headphones. The headphone volume is adjusted
using the controls on each headset. Any number of wireless headphones may be used but they 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 wireless
headphones.
There is one 1/8” headphone jack on the unit that can be used with any standard wired stereo headphones with a 1/8” plug. This jack is
controlled by the volume up/down buttons on the remote control.
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SOURCE FEATURE
AV1
The AV1 input may be connected to a external video source, video game system, or other audio/video devices. To access the
audio/video inputs, turn the unit on and press the S (source) button on the VOD108 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 and it is now ready
to play the audio and video signals from the source connected .
Note: AV1 sources are available only if pre-installed during your video product installation.
AUX
The AUX input may be connected to an external video source, video game system, or other audio/video devices. To access the audio / video
inputs, turn the unit on and press the S (source) button on the VOD108 or the Source button on the remote control until "AUX" is displayed on the
screen.
Note: The VOD108 can be used with many currently available portable media players that have RCA output cables. Plug the RCA outputs of
the portable media player into the RCA connectors on the A/V adapter cable supplied with your VOD108 and plug the 3.5mm plug on the other
end of the adapter into the into the AUX IN jack on the side of the VOD108.
Your portable media player may need a special adapter from the manufacturer to be able to play video on the VOD108. Check the owner’s
manual supplied with your portable media player to see if one is available.
GAME
Press the units S (source) button until the screen displays GAMES. The GAME selection is controlled by wireless game controller.
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The Game Controller transmits to the VOD108 with two
infrared transmitters located on the front of the Game
Controller. The Game Controller must be pointed toward the
unit for correct operation.
Press the source button on the remote control or the unit until
“GAME” is displayed.
USING THE WIRELESS GAME CONTROLLER
1. Install two AAA batteries in the Game Controller. Observe the
correct polarity.
2. Use the ON/OFF selector switch to turn on the Game
Controller. A list of ten games will be displayed.
3. Use the A button (page up) or B button (page down) to display
the three pages of games (1-10, 11-20, 21-30). Then use the
direction buttons to move the arrow to the desired game. Press
Start to select the game.
4. Press Start to begin the game. Press Start again at any time to
pause the game.
5. Press RESET to return to the game list.
6. Use the ON/OFF selector switch to turn off the Game
Controller after use.
GAME CONTROLLER FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Bottom Side of Game Controller
Battery case
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MAIN FUNCTION OPERATION
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Initial Use
When purchased the remote control has a battery installed with a
Pull Tab to prevent battery discharge. Remove the Pull Tab before
attempting to use the remote.
Battery Replacement
1. Remove the battery holder.
2. Insert the battery into the battery holder and insert the battery
holder into the remote. Be sure to observe the correct polarity.
3. Align the battery holder with the remote control and push until
the holder clicks.
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POWER
SOURCE
MUTE
VOLUME
PIX
ENTER
SETUP
REPEAT
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
ZOOM
DVD SOURCE
DISC MENU
DISPLAY
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DVDTV
DVD SOURCE
SYSTEM MENU
FMM
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* Function control is available on the unit and the Remote Control.
** Function not available in this model.
1. POWER Button*
Press this button to turn the unit ON and OFF.
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SOURCE Button*
Each time the button is pressed, the audio / video source will change in the following sequence: DVD/USB > AV1 > AV2 > GAME.
TV Mode Select Button**
Switches certain function keys on the remote control for TV.
DVD Source
This button is only activated when remote control is in DVD mode. Each time the button is pressed one of the source (DVD or 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 > USB.
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.
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.
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. **

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ENTER Button
Used to implement a selected setting or menu option.
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.
SCAN BACKWARD (7) Button
Press to search in backward direction. Press repeatedly to change the search speed from 2, 4, 8, and 16 times then normal speed.
PLAY ( ) Button*
Press to activate the play mode when a disc is loaded in the disc compartment.
PREVIOUS (9) Button
Press to return to the previous chapter or track.
PAUSE (II) Button*
Allows the user to pause the playback. Pressing pause again or Play Button will resume normal playback.
NUMBER Buttons
Allow the user to enter numbers 0 to 9 for selection of selection of CD tracks, DVD chapters or password.
15. FMM ON / OFF Button*
Turns the wireless FM Modulator on or off.
16. IRT ON/OFF Button
Turns the Infrared Transmitter IRT ON or OFF for IR Wireless Headphones. Pressing M1 then IRT ON/OFF will control the IR Transmitter for M1.

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NEXT (:) Button
Press to skip to the next chapter or track
18. STOP (<) Button*
Press to stop playback.
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 then normal speed.
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 languages for audio vary from disc to disc.
SETUP Button
Press to display the Setup Menu which allows the user to change the DVD player options such as LANGUAGE, VIDEO, RATING &
MISC. Refer to the settings and adjustments section for more information.
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.
REPEAT Button
Allows the user to repeat a selected title, chapter, or track.
DISC Menu Button
Allows the user to access the DISC’s menu mode

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25. ZOOM Button
Press this button to enlarge the picture when playing a DVD disc.
Press ZOOM button DVD player perform
Once Q1- Enlarge the picture 2 times of the original size
Second Q2- Enlarge the picture 3 times of the original size
Third Q3- Enlarge the picture 4 times of the original size
Forth Q off- Picture is returned to original size
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VOLUME DOWN (–) or UP (+)*
Press to decrease or increase the level of the wired headphone volume.
DVD Mode Select Button
Switches certain function keys on the remote control for DVD function.
MUTE Button
Press this button to mute the audio for wireless FMM, IR HEADPHONES and wired headphones.
Pressing the button again restores the sound to the previously set level.
EJECT () Button*
This button is used to eject the disc.

MENU ADJUSTMENT
The System Menu Contains features and options that let you customize your system to change the screen mode display, OSD language
and source default.
1) Press the SYSTEM MENU button on the remote, the main page of the system menu will appear on screen.
2) Use the cursor buttons p or q to select the desired item in the main page and press the ENTER button to select.
3) The sub menu will appear on screen.
4) Use the cursor buttons p or q to select an item in the sub menu and then press the ENTER button to select.
5) Press the System Menu button to exit System Menu.
Note: System Menu can be controlled via Remote Control only. (Items selected in the menu will have a green background)
PICTURE CONTROL SELECT
When watching program, the picture quality can be adjusted to suit individual preferences.
1) Each time this button is pressed, the on screen picture adjustment displays the “adjustment bar ” for BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST,
COLOR, TINT or RESET.
2) 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.
3) Press the qbutton four times to select RESET, then press either Volume (-) or the Volume (+) button on the remote or the main unit.
All of the picture settings (BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR and TINT) will return to the factory setting.
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BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
COLOR
TINT
RESET
SYSTEM MENU
SCREEN MODE
OSD LANGUAGE
SOURCE DEFAULT DVD
PICTURE CONTROL
FMM
PICTURE CONTROL

FMM SELECT
FMM ON/OFF options - Turns the FM Modulator on or off.
FMM SELECT option - Selects the wireless FM Modulator Frequency (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)
OSD LANGUAGE
This allows the user to select the language for the on-screen display.
The user can either select English, Spanish, French, German for the OSD language.
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OSD LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
SPANISH
FRENCH
GERMAN
SYSTEM MENU
OSD LANGUAGE
SOURCE DEFAULT DVD
SCREEN MODE
PICTURE CONTROL
FMM
FMM ON
FMM OFF
FMM SELECT
SYSTEM MENU
OSD LANGUAGE
SOURCE DEFAULT DVD
SCREEN MODE
PICTURE CONTROL
FMM
FMM

SOURCE DEFAULT DVD
This allows the user to set the system default source to DVD (via System Menu).
Note:
• If selected default source is set to DVD every time the unit’s power is cycled with the source set to something other then DVD, the unit will
power up and automatically switch the source over to DVD.
• Unit will be set to Last Memory on as the default mode of operation.
• Selection of Source default can only be made from within the system menu.
SCREEN MODE SELECT
This allows the user to change the screen format (aspect ratio 4:3, 16:9).
To select the screen aspect ratio format, highlight SCREEN MODE and press the ENTER button to access the submenu. Then press the
Up or down cursor buttons (p or q) to select from 4:3 or 16:9. Press ENTER button to confirm the setting.
SOURCE DEFAULT DVD
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SYSTEM MENU
OSD LANGUAGE
SOURCE DEFAULT DVD
SCREEN MODE
PICTURE CONTROL
FMM
SYSTEM MENU
OSD LANGUAGE
SOURCE DEFAULT DVD
SCREEN MODE
PICTURE CONTROL
FMM
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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 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.
2. 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 open the sub menu that contains the different options available. Press p or q to highlight the
desired option, and press ENTER to confirm the selection.
5. Repeat steps 3~4 to set the options that reside on the same Setup Page.
6. To change to another Setup page, press t to position the highlight back on the icon side of the Setup Page. Then, repeat steps 2~5.
Exiting the Setup Menu
Press the SETUP button again.
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
Audio
OSD Language : English
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Language
Video
Rating
Misc
Subtitle
Audio
OSD Language English
French
Spanish
German
Italian
Language
Video
Rating
Misc

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SUBTITLE SETUP
Select "SUBTITLE" using pqbutton, then press u button to enter the Sub menu. Select the subtitle you
desire using pqbutton, then press “ENTER” to confirm the setting. Press t button 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 pq button, then press u button to enter the Sub menu. Select the audio you desire
using pqbutton, then press “ENTER” to confirm the setting. Press t button 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 set the screen 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.
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
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
TV type
TV display 4:3
16:9
Language
Video
Rating
Misc