Audiovox VOD710 - DVD Player With LCD Monitor User manual

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VOD705
ELECTRONICS CORP.
®
VOD710
DROP-DOWN VIDEO
MONITOR WITH BUILT-IN
DVD PLAYER
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Date:12/05/2003
Date: 21/5/2003-PROV710 S & PROV710 P ADDED
Date:28/5/2003-page7:TheDVDPlayerPerformchanged

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IMPORTANT
AnLCD panel and/orvideo monitor maybe installed ina motor vehicleand visible to thedriver if theLCD panel orvideo
monitoris used for vehicle information, system control, rear orside observation or navigation. If the LCD panelor video
monitor is used for television reception, video or DVD play, the LCD panel or video monitor must be installed so that
thesefeatureswillonly function then thevehicleis in ‘park’ orwhenthevehicle’s parking brake isapplied.
AnLCD panel or videomonitor used fortelevision reception, videoor DVD playthat operates when thevehicle is ingear
orwhen the parking brake is not applied,must be installed tothe rear of the driver’sseat where it will not be visible,
directlyorindirectly,totheoperator of themotorvehicle.
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.
!Rememberto leave the dome lightswitch 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.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox
VOD710 DVDPlayer with Drop-DownVideoMonitor.
TheVOD710has been designedto give youand your
familymanyyearsofvideoentertainmentinthemobile
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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•7 Inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Active
MatrixLCD(LiquidCrystalDisplay)Monitor
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•OSD (On Screen Display) for Control of
PictureQualityandFunctions
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•FullFunctionRemoteControl
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•Infrared Transmitter for IR Wireless
Headphones
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•OneAudio/VideoInput
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•DomeLights withSwitch
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•BacklitControlsforLowLightOperation

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Controls and Indicators Diagram
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Main Function Descriptions
1. DVD disc insertion slot.
2. Eject ( ) Button – Ejects disc.
3. Stop ( ) Button – Pressing this button will stop playback.
4. Power Button – Bright red when system is on, dim when off.
5. Play ( ) Button – This button is used to enter the play mode.
6. Dome Lights – provide additional interior illumination.
7. 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.
8. Infrared Transmitter and Sensor – Use to transmit audio to wireless headphones. Also allows the remote
control to operate the VOD710 OSD (On Screen Display) and to control other accessories in the system.
9. Drop Down LCD Panel.
10.Screen Release – Moves in direction of the arrow to release the drop down screen.
11.VOD710 Ventilation Opening.
12.Source Select Button - Allows the user to select the source: DVD and AV1.
13.LCD Panel Shut-Off Switch

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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 VOD710. It is not
a universal remote control and will not control
equipment from other manufacturers
MENU
RETURN
A-B
REPEAT
SETUP
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POWER
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DISPLAY
ANGLE
AUDIO
SOURCE
ZOOM
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DVD Function Descriptions
*Function control is available on the unit and the remote control.
1. DVD POWER ON/OFF Button*
Press this button to turn the VOD710 on.
Press the button again to turn the VOD710 off.
2. 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 Display current AUDIO language & channel
4 times Display current ANGLE
5 times Display A-B current status
6 times Display REPEAT current status
7 times Display is turn off
3. ANGLE Button
Press to display & select the camera angles. Each time you press the button, the angle changes.
Note:The numberof angles vary from disc to disc. Not all disc’s contain this option
4. SUBTITLE Button
Press to display & select the subtitle language in DVD. Each time you press the button, the subtitle language
changes.
Note:The type & number of languages for subtitles vary fromdisc to disc.

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6. ZOOM Button
Press this button to zoom the picture.
Press ZOOM button OSD DVD Player Perform
Once ZOOMx2 ZOOM picture 2 times
Twice ZOOMx3 ZOOM picture 3 times
3 times ZOOMx4 ZOOM picture 4 times
4 times ZOOMx1/2 Reduce picture to 1/2
5 times ZOOMx1/3 Reduce picture to 1/3
6 times ZOOMx1/4 Reduce picture to 1/4
7 times ZOOM OFF Normaldisplay
7. CURSOR Button ( )
Use these buttons to do items selection.
8. MENU Button
Allows the user to access main menu.
9. RETURN Button
Press to return to the main page.
5. AUDIO Button
Pressto display&selectAUDIOlanguage& channel. Eachtimeyoupressthebutton, thelanguageorchannelchanges.
Note: The languages & channel you can select are vary from disc to disc.

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10. A-B REPEAT Button
Allows the user to repeat play of a DVD or CD from point A to point B.
11a. Select Down (-) Button
Used this button to make picture adjustments in picture select mode.
b. Select Up (+) Button
Used this button to make picture adjustments in picture select mode.
Description of Adjustment Items:-
Item Press Select Down(-) button Press Select Up(+) button
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
TINT
COLOR
12. SLOW Button
The DVD viewing speed will be reduced at 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 times the normal speed.
Decrease the contrast
for soft color
To darken the picture
Increases the
greenish skin tones
To decrease the color
intensity
Increase picture
contrast for vivid color
To brighten the picture
Increases the redish
skin tones
To Increase the color
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13. PIX Button (PICTURE SELECT)
Each time this button is pressed, the on screen picture adjustment display the “adjustment bars” for CONTRAST/
BRIGHTNESS, COLOR or TINT. Once the desired adjustment bar is displayed, use the Select up/Select 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.
14. PAUSE ( ) Button
DVD disc play will be paused.
15. STOP (
) Button *
DVD disc play will be stopped.
16. EJECT( ) Button *
The disc will be ejected disc from disc compartment.
17. NUMBERS Buttons
Allows the user to enter the numbers 0 to 9 for selection of CD tracks, DVD chapters, and password setting.
18. SOURCE Button*
Video signals from video equipment connected to the audio / video input can be displayed on the monitor by
pressingthis button. Eachtime the button is pressed,the audio /video sourcewill change inthe following sequence:
DVDandAV1.
19. ENTER Button
Used to implement setting selected.

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20. SETUP Button
Allows the user to select the DVD player’s options (Display, OSD Language, Defaults, Parental Control, Password,
Exit Setup)
21. REPEAT Button
Allows the user to repeat various positions of a DVD, CD or MP3.
22. NEXT ( | ) Button
Allows the user to skip to the next chapter or track.
23. PREVIOUS ( | ) Button
Allows the user to return to the previous chapter or track.
24. Scan Forward ( ) Button
Allows the user to search in a forward direction at 2,4, 6, 8, 16 and 32 times the normal speed.
25. Scan Backward ( ) Button
Allows the user to search in a backward direction at 2,4, 6, 8 and 32 times the normal speed.
26. PLAY ( )Button*
Press this button to activate the play mode while a disc is loaded into the disc compartment.

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Turning the VOD710 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 Panel to the locked position when not in use.
Dome
Light
Switch
Overhead Dome Lights
The lights integrated into the VOD710 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’s interiorlighting.RefertotheInstallation
Manual for the wire connections. Do not leave the
vehicleunattended with the dome lightswitch inthe on
position, as this could result in a discharged battery.
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Remote Sensor
The VOD710 incorporates an infrared sensor, which will
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 an Audiovox Video
Cassette Player. The infrared sensor can relay signals
from most manufacturer’s remote controls to its
respective component connected to the Video input. In
this case you must use the remote control supplied with
the component.
Accessories
Wireless Headphones
TheVOD710includesabuilt-in infraredtransmitter for use withAudiovoxwirelessheadphones(PartNumberMVIRHS).
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.
Headset Special Features
•Automatic Level Control prevents input signal over loading.
•Uses high frequency infrared light to assure a clean signal for clear reception.
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AV1This video inputmaybe connected toa Video cassettePlayer(VCP), video gamesystem, or otheraudio/ video device.
To access the A/V input, turn the VOD710 on and press the source select button on the VOD710 or the Source button
onthe remote control until“AV1”isdisplayed on the screen.Turnthe videosource component onwith its powerbutton
orremote control. TheVOD710 isnow ready to play the audio andvideo signalsfrom the source connected to theAV1
input.
Video Out
TheVOD710 provides avideo output foran optional videomonitor(s). (Refer to theInstallation Guide formore details.)
This output will provide a video signal that duplicates the signal displayed by the VOD710 to an additional 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 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).
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
When you press the Power button the unit will turn on and display the source selected. Select DVD mode and insert
the disc (Label Up) into the disc compartment. When the disc is half way in it will be automatically pulled in and play
willbegin.

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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 menu you can do the initial setup and set the various options. You can also select a language for the
on-screen display, 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
(
)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. TheusercanselecteitherEnglish, French
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Defaults Settings
Pressthe SETUPbutton and select Defaults.TheDEFAULTS
SETUP allows you to resetALL options to the factory default
Settings. Press andthen pressEnter to implement the reset
function.
Settings for Display
Press the SETUP button and select Display. The DISPLAY
SETUPallowsyou to adjust screensetting (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.

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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 NO_PARENTAL.
The Parental Control function allows you to limit viewing to your preference.
1. Use the
buttons to select
G (Children)
PG
PG 13
R
NC-17
ADULT(Adult)
NO_PARENTAL(No Parental Control)
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.
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Settings for Password (Parental Control Password)
Press the SETUP button and select PASSWORD. The PASSWORD SETUP allows you to change the parental
control password. Press and then press Enter.
OLD PASSWORD
Input the OLD password or the default password (4 digits) using the numeric buttons
NEW PASSWORD
Input a NEW password (4 digits)
CONFIRM PWD
Confirm the new password by entering the same new password again.
Then press Enter to implement it.

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Playing Audio CDs
When playing an audio CD, the DISPLAYBanner appears automatically. It displays the current track , the total amount of
tracks, and the amount of the time for the track playing. Press the DISPLAYbutton on the remote to change the DISPLAY
Banner. The options below show you what happens when you press the DISPLAY button.
SINGLE REMAIN appears along with the current track playing the and the amount of time left.
TOTAL ELAPSED appears along with the current track playing the total time playing on the CD.
TOTAL REMAIN appears along with the current track playing and the amount of time left on the CD.
SINGLE ELAPSED appears along with the current track playing and the time of that track.
Using the REPEAT Feature
The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF. Pressing REPEAT consecutively changes the repeat options:
•TRACK- repeats the track that is playing.
•ALL- repeats the disc that is playing.
•REPEAT OFF