Audiovox VOD80 Quick start guide

VOD80
8" LCD MONITOR & DVD PLAYER
Owner/ Installation Manual

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Note:
This Product incorporates copyright protection technology that is pro-
tected by method claims of certain patents and other intellectual prop-
erty rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
MacrovisionCorporation,andisintendedforhomeandotherlimitedview-
ing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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.
Licensedunderoneor moreof thefollowing patents,
PatentNOS. 5,775,762and5,927,784

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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 naviga-
tion. 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.
ImportantNotice

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A. Introduction
Thank you for selecting the VOD80. The main features include a
8" Wide Screen (16:9 Aspect Ratio) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
monitor and a built-in DVD player. The unit applies the latest state of
the art electronics. The unit is constructed to provide years of reli-
able, trouble-free service. Please read the entire instruction manual
supplied with this product prior to operation. The documentation will
assist you in installing the system properly to obtain the best equip-
ment performance. Please store this manual for later use.
B. Cautions and Warnings
1. Installation
Ensure that the VOD80 is installed in accordance with the instruc-
tions and illustrations provided in this manual.
2. Objects and Liquids
Do not push objects of any kind into the unit through openings; do
not spill or spray liquid of any kind on or in the system (this may
result in a fire or electric shock). To ensure proper ventilation and
properoperation,nevercoverorblocktheventilationslotsandopen-
ings
3.Disassembly
Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. There is a risk of elec-
tric shock and/or exposure to Laser Radiation. Contact qualified
service personnel if your system is in need of repair.
4. Cleaning Unit
Whencleaning,make surethesystem isunpluggedfrom thepower
source. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the
system only.

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5. Disc
Do not use irregularly shaped discs such as heart or star-shaped
discs as they may cause the unit to malfunction. Do not stick pa-
per, tape or glue on the disc. Do not expose the disc to direct sun-
light or heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not touch the sur-
face of disc. Handle the disc by its edge. Clean the disc by wiping
the disc from the center out with a cleaning cloth. Remove the disc
from the unit and store it in its case after playing. Some playback
operations of discs may be intentionally fixed by software produc-
ers. Since this unit plays discs according to the disc contents the
software producers designed, some playback features may not be
available. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.
C. Contents
1. 8” LCD Monitor & DVD Player Combo
2. A/VAdapter Cable
3. 8 Pin Connect to RCA AV Cable
4. Power/Dome light Harness
5. Hardware Package
4 pcs M4 x 8mm Machine Screws
4 pcd M2 x 8mm Screws
4 pcs Rubber Plugs
4 pcs Small Rubber Ring
6. Remote Control
7.Mounting Plate
8.Owner/Installation Manual
9. Game Controller
10.Trim Ring
11.Connecting axis

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TOOLS REQUIRED:
#2 Philips Screwdriver
#1 Philips Screwdriver
Utility or Razor Knife or Shears
Wire Strippers
Upholstery hook tool (for removal of panels as necessary)
Electrical Tape
MaskingTape
Multimeter(to verify 12 volt DCand continuity: Do not usea test light
or logic probe)
Marker pen – to mark headliner
Scribe (to mark trim ring if used)
Misc. electrical connectors (to connect to vehicle power source).
Requirements will vary from vehicle to vehicle.
D. Installation and Powering

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GENERAL INSTALLATION APPROACH:
1) Decide upon system configuration and options that will be installed
(i.e.:what components, VCP,Tuner, RFModulator/external amp, re-
mote headphones, DVD, etc.).
2) Review all manuals to become familiar with electrical requirements
and hook ups.
3) Decide upon mounting locations of all components and method of
mounting.
4) Prep the vehicle by removing any interior trim necessary to gain ac-
cess to vehicle's wiring as well as all areas where interconnecting
wire harnesses will need to be located. If any access holes need to
be cut into the vehicle (headliner, other trim components etc.), this
should be done now as well.
5) Route the wiring harnesses throughout the vehicle as necessary.
(Refer to the Wiring Diagrams on page 10 of this manual as well as
the wiring instructions for the individual components and accessory
options being installed). Be sure that all wiring is protected from
sharpedges and isrouted insuch a mannerthat itwill not bepinched
when all components and interior trim are fully installed. Be sure to
leaveenough slackin thewiring ateach component to allow working
room.
6) Remove allA/V system components from their packaging and place
them loosely in the vehicle at their respective locations.
7) Connect all components together (electrically) and verify proper op-
eration of all system functions. Note: This is best done BEFORE
components have been permanently mounted.
8) Afterverifyingproperoperation of thesystem,proceedto mount each
of the components.
9) When all components are mounted, recheck function of entire sys-
tem again to ensure that no wiring was pinched or connected im-
properlyduring final installation.

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Notes :The VOD80 video system is only intended for an overhead,
drop down installation. It is not intended for seat back or any other
type of mounting. The hinging mechanism is designed for horizon-
tal, drop down use only.
VEHICLE PREPARATION:
1) Locate an accessory power source (+12v when key is in the ACC.
and run positions, and 0v when key is off). Generally, this wire can
be found at the ignition switch or fuse-box.
2) The mounting method and location will vary from vehicle to vehicle,
so this manual will only focus on the installation of the video monitor
and related console accessories.
3) Generally,thebestlocationforthevideomonitoriswherethevehicle's
factory dome light is installed. The monitor should be located in
such a manner that it can be comfortably viewed by rear seat pas-
sengers. NEVERINSTALLTHEMONITORINAPLACEWITHINTHE
DRIVER'S VIEW. THIS IS NOT ONLY DANGEROUS, BUT IT IS
ALSOILLEGAL.
4) Once the mounting location of the monitor has been determined,
there may be additional preparation work necessary, depending on
the vehicle structure and installation method. Some of the steps
that may be required are:
A) Removal of the vehicle's dome light.
B) The headliner may need to be trimmed.

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MOUNTING THE VOD80
Figure 2
NOTE: Two of the mounting holes are located under the domelight cov-
ers.

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1. Place the VOD80 on a soft surface with the rubber gasket facing up.
Use care to avoid scratching the unit’s exterior surface.
2. Placethetrimringontheunitandnotethelocationofthefourmounting
screws.
3. Remove the four screws that are in the unit.
4. Remove the rubber gasket that is attached to the unit.
5. Attach the trim ring to the unit using the longer four (4) 2 X 8mm
screws supplied.
6. Remove the four (4) rubber spacers from the bracket.
Trim Ring Installation
The Trim Ring Installation is accomplished using the four (4) 2 X 8mm
screws supplied. Please refer to the illustration below.

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7. Attach the four (4) post extensions to the bracket.
8. Attach the four (4) rubber spacers on the post extensions
9. Refer to the Owner/Install Manual for the VOD80 to complete the
installation.

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1) Make the connections to the vehicle with the 5 pin wiring harness.
2) Connect the 5 pin harness to the mating connector on the Video
Monitor.
3) Connect power harness to vehicle's electrical system by tapping
into an accessory hot line.
4) Verify all functions of the system beforefinal mountingof thefinished
assembly.
NOTE: A VCP or other A/V Component can be connected to the
video monitor system using an RCA A/V cable. This second har-
ness would plug into the AV1 inputs or AUX jack.
A/V Source Definitions :
1 =Built-in DVD
2 = AV1 input ( VCP, DVD, etc )
3 = AV2 Input ( VCP, Game, DVD, etc )
Figure 3
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CONNECTING THE DOME LIGHTS
The dome lights in the video monitor require three connections to the
vehicle's wiring. There are two common types of dome light circuits
used, positive or negative switched. Positive systems supply voltage to
the interior lights to turn them on, negative switched systems apply
ground to illuminate the bulbs. To determine which system you have
you must locate the wires at the dome light. On a positive switched
system, with all the doors closed and the lights out, both wires at the
dome light will rest at ground. When the light is activated, one of these
wires will switch to +12V DC. This is the vehicle's switching wire. On a
negative switched system, with all the doors closed and the lights out,
both wires at the dome light will rest at + 12V DC. When the light is
activated, one of these wires will switch to ground. This is the switching
wire.
For positive systems, connect the violet / brown (Lamp auto) wire to the
vehicle's switched wire. Then connect the red / black (lamp on) wire to
a fused constant 12 volt source and the black / red (lamp common) wire
to a good ground. Positive systems are commonly found on Ford ve-
hicles.
For negative systems, connect the violet / brown (Lamp auto) wire to
the vehicle's switched wire. Then connect the red / black (lamp on) wire
to a good ground and the black / red (lamp common) wire to fused con-
stant 12 volt source. Negative systems are commonly found on Gen-
eral Motors and import vehicles.
Note:
Some vehicles which incorporate transistorized control of the dome
light circuit, such as the 1999 Dodge Caravan, may require that the
violet / brown (Lamp auto) wire be connected to the door pin switch
wire, as the additional current draw of the Monitor's lights may not be
supported by the output of the vehicles body control computer.

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Red / black - Lamp on
Black / red - Lamp common
Violet / brown - Lamp Auto
To 3 pin
connector
onMonitor
To
constant
+12vdc
To
constant
+12vdc FactoryDoorajar
switchorBody
Controlcomputer
Factory Dome light circuit
Positive Switched Dome lighting
Negative Switched Dome lighting
To 3 pin
connector
To
constant
To
constant
FactoryDoorajar
switchorBody
Factory Dome light circuit
Red / black - Lamp on
Black / red - Lamp common
Violet / brown - Lamp Auto
Figure 4
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E. Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
1. Unit View (Refer to Figure 6)
Figure 6
1) FM Modulator Switch
2)AV 2 In Jack
3) Game Port
4) Headphone Jack
5) Power and Dome Light Connector
6) 6pin connector
7) FM Antenna
8) Previous Button
9) Play Button
10) Next Button
11) Disc Insertion Slot
12) Monitor Open Button
13) IR Sensor
14) Eject Button
15) Power Button
16) Stop Button
17) IR Transmitter for Wireless Headphones
18) Auto/Off/On Dome Light Switch
19) Dome Lights
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2
3
4
5
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2. Remote Control View (Refer to Figure 7)
1) Power Button
2) Display Button
3) AngleButton
4) Subtitle Button
5) A-B Button
6) Slow Button
7) Pause Button
8) Reverse Scan Button
9) Stop Button
10) Picture Button
11) DVD/AV1/AV2
12) Zoom Button
13) Eject Button
14) Numeric Buttons
15) AudioButton
16) Repeat Button
17) MenuButton
18) Setup Button
19) Up/Down/Left/Right / Enter Buttons
20) Forward Scan Button Figure 7
21) Return Button
22) PlayButton
23) Skip- Button
24) Skip+ Button
25) Vol Down Button
26) Vol Up+ Button
27) Wide Button
F. Loading and Playing a Disc
a. Turn the power on by pressing the power button on the unit or the
remote control. Select DVD using the DVD/AV1/AV2 button on the
remote.
b. Place a disc into the disc insertion slot with the label side facing up.
c. Playback will start automatically.
d. Pivot the LCD Screen for a good viewing angle.

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POWER
PLAY
SLOW
PAUSE
STOP
FORWARD
REVERSE
UP/DOWN/LEFT /RIGHT
ENTER
NUMBERS
RETURN
MENU
REPEAT
A-B
DISPLAY
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
ZOOM
SETUP
DVD/AV1/AV2
EJECT
PICTURE
VOLUME-
VOLUME+
SKIP-
SKIP+
Turn the unit on/off
Start Playback
Play at 1/2,1/4,1/8, or 1/16 normal speed
Still Picture
(1 time) Stop at the present playing point /
(2 times) Stop playing
Scan forward at 2, 4, 8, or 20 times normal
speed
Scan backward at 2, 4, 8, or 20 times nor-
mal speed
UsedforMenu Navigation
Confirm item or setting
Select item or password setting
Not used in this model
Display the root menu of the disc
Repeat playback of a title, chapter, or track
Repeat a specific portion from point A to
point B of the disc
Display discinformation(title,chapter,track,
time, etc.)
Change the angle on a scene
Select the subtitle language and turn it on/
off
Select the audio language
Enlarge an image to 2 or 3 times the
original size
Display the setup menu to select and set
items, and exit the setup menu.
Source selection DVD, AV1, AV2
Eject disc
Brightness/Contrast/Tint/Color
Reduce volume/Lower picture setting
Increase volume/Raise picture setting
Previous chapter/track
Next chapter/track
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BASIC OPERATION

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H. MENU
A DVD is divided into sections called titles and chapters. When you
play a DVD, a root menu of the disc will appear on the screen of your
Monitor. The contents of the menu will vary depending on the disc
content.Press MENU duringplayback to display the DVD root menu.
Some DVDs only allow you to select disc playback options using the
DVD root menu.
I. DISPLAY
1) DISPLAY MODE
During playback press DISPLAY to display the current disc play-
back information. Press display again to remove the display.
Picture 1 Display Mode
1. The type of disc.
2. The number of the current title.
3. The number of total titles.
4.Thenumberof currentchapter.
5. The elapsed time of title.
6.Thenumber of total chapters.
7. The remaining time of title.
8.The number ofthe current angle.
9.Thenumber of total angles.
10.Thenumberofthecurrentaudiolanguage.
11. The numberof totalaudiolanguages.
2)ANGLE
During playback press ANGLE to change the current angle in discs
containing multi-angles. (You can see item 8 in Picture 1 change)
12.Thenumberofcurrentsubtitlelanguage.
13. Thespeedat whichthediscis beingread.
14.Thenumber of totalsubtitlelanguages.
15.Current subtitle language.
16.Dolby audio mode.
17.Current audiolanguage selected.
ENG

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3) SUBTITLE
During disc playback press SUBTITLE* to select the desired subtitle
language. (You can see item 12 and 15 in Picture 1 change)
4)AUDIO
During disc playback press AUDIO* to select the desired audio lan-
guage. (You can see item 10 and 17 change at the same time in
Picture 1 change)
*NOTE: Some DVD’s only allow access to these functions through
the DVD menu.
During playback press ‘REPEAT’once to repeatedly play the current
chapter, press ‘REPEAT’ a 2nd time to repeat the current title, press
‘REPEAT’a 3rd timeand the repeat functionis cancelled and normal
playback resumes.Repeat mode sequence:Repeat Chapter/Repeat
Title/Off.
J. PLAYING AUDIO CDS
When playing an audio CD the display will automatically show the
disc playback information. The options below show you what
information is displayed. Press the ‘DISPLAY’button to remove the
display.
1. The current track.
2. The number of total tracks.
3. Playing time of the current song.
CD Display
When playing an audio CD individual tracks can be directly accessed
byentering the tracknumber usingthe numeric keypadon theremote
control. For example to access track 11, press1, 1.

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USING THE REPEAT FEATURE
The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF. Pressing REPEAT
consecutively changes the repeat options:
•
Repeat Single - repeats the track that is playing.
•
RepeatAll - repeats the disc that is playing.
•
Off
As you toggle through the options, the repeat option changes. The
selected repeat option loops repeatedly until it is turned off.
K. PLAYING MP3 DISCS
MP3isadigitalaudioformat. AnaudioCD-qualitysongiscompressed
into the MP3 format with no significant loss of audio quality. CD-R /
RW discs that have been encoded in MP3 format are compatible
with this device.
Insert aMP3Disc,theDVD playerwillinitializethediscandthedirectory
(folder) will be shown on the monitor.
‘MENU Screen’ Display
Whenan MP3 discis insertedinto the unit,the menuscreen appears
automatically. You can use the menu screen to change folders and
songs. The system plays the songs in the order they were recorded
onto the disc.
1. Press the or button to choose a folder from the folder list
on the left side of the screen.
2. Press ENTER to select the highlighted folder. All songs avail-
able under the selected folder will be listed on the right side.
3. Use the or button to choose a song from the list then
press ENTER to play the selected song.