Audiovox VOD285S - Dual LCD Monitors User manual

OPERATION
MANUAL
VOD285S / VOD285P
DUAL 8.5" OVERHEAD
LCD MONITORS WITH
DUAL DVD PLAYERS
128-7542
®

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.
Licensed under one or more of the following patents,
Patent NOS. 5,775,762 and 5,927,784

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox VOD285
Dual DVD Player with Dual Drop-Down Video / Monitors.
The VOD285 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.
• Dual DVD Players
• Dual 8.5" TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Active Matrix LCD
(Liquid Crystal Display) Monitors
• OSD (On Screen Display) for Control of Picture Quality
and Functions
• Dual channel Infrared Transmitter for Optional IR
Wireless Headphones
• Five Audio / Video Source Inputs (DVD1, DVD2,
AV1, AUX/Game, TV*/AV2)
•Dome Lights with Built-in Three Way Switch
• Video Display ON/OFF Control (When LCD Panel is
Opened and Closed)
•Last Position Memory for DVD
•Two Headphone Jacks
• Screen Mode Select Switch (16:9, 4:3) for each monitor
•Game Port
•Full Function Remote Control
•Backlit Controls for Low Light Operation
* Optional TV tuner (P/N PODTVT)
FEATURES

The VOD285 is a dual DVD, dual screen system. The system consists of two independent DVD players (DVD1/DVD2) and two independent
LCD screens – M1 (monitor 1) and M2 (monitor 2). Also included in the system, a shared remote control, game controller, a dual channel
IR (Infrared) transmitter for wireless audio headphone reception and a wireless FM modulator, which allows the audio from the source on the
M1 or M2 monitor to be heard on the vehicle radio.
This unit is capable of the following:
• Play a DVD in DVD1, watch it on Monitor 1 while watching TV (optional), an auxiliary input or playing a game on Monitor 2
• Play a DVD in DVD2, watch it on Monitor 1 while watching TV (optional), an auxiliary input or playing a game on Monitor 2
• Play a DVD in DVD1, watch it on Monitor 2 while watching TV (optional), an auxiliary input or playing a game on Monitor 1
• Play a DVD in DVD2, watch it on Monitor 2 while watching TV (optional), an auxiliary input or playing a game on Monitor 1
• Play a DVD in DVD1 and watch it on both Monitor 1 and Monitor 2
• Play a DVD in DVD2 and watch it on both Monitor 1 and Monitor 2
• Watch TV (optional) on Monitor 1 and Monitor 2
• Watch an auxiliary input on Monitor 1 and Monitor 2
• Listen to CD’s or MP3 files
The system includes a shared remote control that operates both DVD players and both monitors. There are two buttons on the remote control,
User Select M1/M2, which allow the user to select which unit (M1 or M2) will be controlled. When the M1 button is pressed, the remote will
control the DVD1 player and monitor M1. When the M2 button is pressed, the remote will control the DVD2 player and monitor M2.
For example:
• Press M1 or M2 to select the remote control functions.
• Press the Power button on the remote control to turn the unit on. (for example: press M1 and Power to turn on monitor 1)
• To access DVD1 while watching on monitor M1, press M1, select DVD1 with the SOURCE button and use the DVD buttons to control
the DVD1 player.
• To access DVD2 while watching on monitor M1, press M1, select DVD2 with the SOURCE button and press M2 to access the DVD2 controls.
• To access DVD1 while watching on monitor M2, press M2, select DVD2 with the SOURCE button and press M1 to access the DVD2 controls.
For complete instructions please read the owner's manual.
QUICK START GUIDE
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS DIAGRAM (FRONT VIEW)
PUSH PUSH
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FMM SOURCE SELECT
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CONTROL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
1. Screen Release – Push to release the screen for Monitor 1.
2. Screen Mode Button – Allows the user to change the screen format (Aspect Ratio 4:3 or 16:9) on Monitor 1.
3. Source Select – Use to select one of the five sources: DVD1, DVD2, AV1, AUX / GAME, AV2 / *TV (Optional) on Monitor 1.
4. Dome Lights – Provide additional interior illumination.
5. PLAY (u) Button – This button is used to start playback of a disc for DVD1.
6. STOP (n) Button – This button is used to stop playback for DVD1.
7. EJECT () Button – This Button is used to eject the disc for DVD1.
8. POWER ( ) Button – Used to turn the DVD1 and Monitor 1 system on/off. Bright red when the system is on, dim when off.
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. FMM Source Select Switch – Used to select the audio source to the FM Modulator, Monitor 1 (M1) audio or Monitor 2 (M2) audio.
11. POWER ( ) Button – Used to turn the DVD2 and Monitor 2 system on/off. Bright red when the system is on, dim when off.
12. EJECT () Button – This Button is used to eject the disc for DVD2.
13. STOP (n) Button – This button is used to stop playback for DVD2.

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14. PLAY (u) Button – This button is used to start playback of a disc for DVD2.
15. Infrared Transmitter and Sensor – Use to transmit audio to the wireless headphones. Also allows the remote control to operate the
VOD285 and to control other accessories in the system.
16. Source Select – Use to select one of the five sources: DVD1, DVD2, AV1, AUX / GAME, AV2 / *TV (Optional) on Monitor 2.
17. Screen Mode Button – Allows the user to change the screen format (Aspect Ratio 4:3 or 16:9) on Monitor 2.
18. Screen Release – Push to release the screen for Monitor 2.
19. Ventilation Openings
20. Monitor 2 Cut Off Switch – Used to turn off Monitor 2 when in the closed position.
21. LCD Panel Monitor 2
22. LCD Panel Monitor 1
23. Monitor 1 Cut Off Switch – Used to turn off Monitor 1 when in the closed position.

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS DIAGRAM (BACK VIEW)
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GAME PORT
IR
M1M2
VIDEO L
AUDIO
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AUX INPUT
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1. Headphone Jacks (M1)
Allows the use of wired headphones with a 1/8" plug for listening to the Monitor 1 video program audio.
2. Infrared Sensor
Allows the remote control to operate the VOD285 and control other accessories in the system.
3. Auxiliary Audio Left Input
4. Auxiliary Audio Right Input
5. Auxiliary Video Input
6. Game Port
Connect the supplied game controller to this input to play a variety of video games.
Note: When using the Game Controller the AUX input must be unplugged.
7. Headphone Jacks (M2)
Allows the use of wired headphones with a 1/8" plug for listening to the Monitor 2 video program audio.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS DIAGRAM
(SIDE VIEW)
1. LED Indicator
Disc insertion slot indicator.
2. DVD disc insertion slot
For loading and removing discs.
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
BATTERY COVER
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. 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 VOD285 and most Audiovox
VCP's. It is not a universal remote control and will not control
equipment from other manufacturers.

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SUBTITLEANGLE
VCP
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ON/OFF
TV DVD
DISP LAY FMM
ON/OFF CHAN NE L SEL EC T
ZOOMAUDIO
PLAY
STOP
II PAU SE
SETUP
REPEAT RETURN
MEN U
A-B
M1
POWER
USER
EJE CT
SELECT
M2
SOURCE
AUTO
MEM OR Y
SKIP/
SEARCH
ERASE/
WRITE
ENTER
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VOL
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MAIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
1. POWER Button*
Press this button to turn the VOD285 series ON and OFF.
2. SOURCE Button*
Each time the button is pressed, the audio / video source will
change: DVD1 / DVD2 / AV1 / AUX or GAME / AV2 or 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
sufficient levels are automatically stored.
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 the CHANNEL UP / DOWN
buttons are used. When the SKIP mode is disable, the TV will
stop on all active channels.
* Function control is available on the unit and the remote control.
** The TV Option will only be displayed and the TV control
functions are only available if the optional TV Tuner
(P/N PODTVT) is installed.
NOTE: To control the individual units (M1 / M2) press either M1 or
M2 before pressing any other button. For example, to turn M1 ON,
press M1 and then the power button. The remote will stay in M1
mode until the M2 button is pressed.