Audiovox VOH1041DL User manual

VOH1041DL
10.4” LCD
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
It is unlawful in most jurisdictions for a person to drive a
motor vehicle which is equipped with a video monito
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viewer or screen that is located in the motor vehicle a
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any point forward of the back of the driver’s seat, or tha
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is visible, directly or indirectly, to the driver while
operating the vehicle. In the interest of safety, the
VOH1041DL should never be installed where it will be
visible, directly or indirectly, by the operator of the moto
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vehicle.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox
VOH1041DL drop down Video Monitor. The
VOH1041DL has been designed to give you and you
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family many years of video entertainment in the mobile
environment. Please read the directions that follow to
familiarize yourself with the product and to ensure tha
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you obtain the best results from your equipment.
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 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 safety of all passengers remains the
number one priority.
FEATURES
• 10.4” TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Active Matrix LCD
(Liquid Crystal Display) Monitor
• OSD (On Screen Display) For Control Of Picture
Quality And Functions
• Full Function Remote Control
• Remote Sensor Eye
• Two Audio / Video Inputs
• Speaker Amplifier
• Back-Lit Controls For Low Light Operation
• Infrared Wireless Headphone Transmitter
• Dual Dome Lights
• RF Transmitter jack (for use with optional RF
Transmitter) ( Part # WTXRF01)

FRONT PANEL FEATURE
Figure 1
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FRONT PANEL FEATURES – See Figure 1
1. Power Button – (Bright red when system is ON,
dim when system is OFF).
2. Picture Up/Down – Press these buttons to make
adjustments in the picture select mode and to
change sources in input Select mode.
3. Menu – Press the MENU button. The MENU
display appears. Use the MENU button to
highlight the desired function.
4. Sensor Eye – Allows remote control of the
VOH1041DL’s OSD system (On Screen Display)
and for control of Video Media Player and othe
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accessories.
5. Three Position Dome Light Switch
• Auto – Automatically switches on the dome lights
in conjunction with the vehicle’s interio
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illumination.
• Off – The Dome lights will not turn on in this
position.
• On – Turns on the Dome lights.
6. Screen release – Slides in the direction of the
arrow to release the drop down screen.
7. Volume Up/Down – Controls volume to external
Speakers or headphone jacks if connected.
8. Infrared Transmitter – Used to transmit audio to
Wireless Headphones.
9. Dome Lights – Provide additional interio
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illumination.

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
Before attempting to operate the Remote Control,
install the batteries as described below.
1) Turn the Remote Control face down. Press
down on the ridged area of the battery cover, and
slide it off.
2) Install Two “AAA” batteries as shown. Make sure
that proper polarity (+ or -) is observed.
3) Slide the cover back until it clicks into position.
The Remote Control will operate the VOH1041DL,
and Audiovox VCP’s. It is not a universal remote
control and will not control equipment from othe
r
manufacturers.
If a universal Remote Control is used with the
VOH1041DL, choose the remote control encoding
scheme for Audiovox Televisions when
programming the remote.
POWER MUTE
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Monitor Controls :
1. POWER
Press this button to turn on the set. Press the
button again to turn the VOH1041DL off.
2. PICTURE UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Use these buttons to make adjustment in the
picture select mode and AV source select.
3. VOLUME UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Use these buttons to raise or lower the volume
level of the External Speakers or headphone jacks
if installed.
4. MENU Button
Press the MENU button. The MENU displa
y
appears. Use the MENU button to highlight the
desired function.
5. MUTE Button
Press this button to turn the TV sound off. Press
the button again to restore the sound to the
previously set level. MUTE may also be released
by pressing the VOLUME +/–.
6. SOURCE Button
Press this button to select AV1 or AV2.
VCP Controls
7. VCP POWER BUTTON
This button is used to turn an optional
AUDIOVOX VCP ON and OFF.
8. “REW” REWIND BUTTON*
If this button is pushed while the tape is
stopped, the tape will rewind. If this button is
pushed while the tape is playing, the VCP will
go into rewind search mode.
9. PLAY BUTTON*
Press this button to activate play mode while a
Video Tape is loaded into the VCP. This button
may also be used to disengage search and
pause modes. For more information, consul
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the VCP owner’s manual.
10 “FFWD” FAST FORWARD BUTTON*
If this button is pushed while the tape is
stopped, the tape will fast forward. If this
button is pressed while the Video Tape is
playing, the VCP will go into fast forward
search mode.
11. STOP BUTTON*
Press this button to stop the Video Tape.
12. REPLAY BUTTON*
Pressing this button will rewind the Video Tape
and immediately begin playback when the
Video Tape is fully rewound.
*Consult the VCP owner’s manual for more
information.

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ADJUSTING THE PICTURE
When watching the VOH1041DL, the quality of the
picture can be adjusted to suit your taste.
1. Press MENU. The menu appears as below.
2. Select the item to adjust. For example :
To adjust brightness, press MENU until the
highlight bar is on BRIGHTNESS.
3. Adjusting the level :
a) Press PICTURE ▼to decrease the brightness.
b) Press PICTURE ▲to increase the brightness.
4. To select INPUT SELECT, press MENU until the
highlight bar is on INPUT SELECT, press
PICTURE ▲or ▼to select either AV1 or AV2.
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CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
TINT
COLOR
INPUT SELECT
RESET
EXIT OSD
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CONTRAST
TINT
COLOR
INPUT SELECT
RESET
EXIT OSD
BRIGHTNESS
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EXIT
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CONTRAST
TINT
COLOR
INPUT SELECT
RESET
EXIT OSD
BRIGHTNESS
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EXIT
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CONTRAST
TINT
COLOR
INPUT SELECT
RESET
EXIT OSD
BRIGHTNESS
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EXIT
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
TINT
COLOR
RESET
EXIT OSD
INPUT SELECT
AV1
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EXIT
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
TINT
COLOR
RESET
EXIT OSD
INPUT SELECT
AV2
Press either
PICTURE
or to select
AV2
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Description Of Adjustment Items :
ITEM Adjustment
Press PICTURE ▲
▲▲
▲to Press PICTURE ▼
▼▼
▼to
CONTRAST Decrease picture contrast for
soft color
Increase picture contrast for
vivid color
BRGHTNESS Darken the picture Brighten the picture
TINT Make skin tones becomes
Reddish
Mark skin tones becomes
Greenish
COLOR Decrease color intensity Increase color intensity
To restore the factory settings
Select picture while the main menu is displayed. Then
highlight “RESET” and press either PICTURE ▲or ▼.
All the picture functions (CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS,
TINT, COLOR) will go back to the factory settings.
TURNING THE VOH1041DL ON AND OFF
1. Sliding the screen release lock forward will
unlock the screen and it will drop down slightly.
(Pivot the screen downward until a comfortable
viewing angle is reached). After the unit has
been turned on and is displaying a picture,
adjustment to the viewing angle can be made by
pivoting the screen to optimize the picture quality.
The internal friction detent will hold the screen in
position while the system is in use.
2. Pressing the power button on the pod or remote
will alternately turn the system on or off. When in
use the internal back lighting will illuminate the
controls.
3. Remember to turn the unit off and pivot the
display screen to the locked position when not in
use.
5. To adjust other items, repeat all of the above.
Note : The menu display disappears from the
screen if you do not press any key within a few
seconds.

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REMOTE INFRARED SENSOR/REPEATER
The VOH1041DL incorporates a Infrared Sensor which
relays the signals from the Remote Control to allow the
VOH1041DL to be controlled simply by pointing it’s
Remote Control at the remote sensor. This provides
control of auxiliary equipment such as an Audiovox
VCP or DVD Player. The Remote Infrared Sensor can
relay signals from most manufacturers Remote Control
to its respective component connected to the Video 1
and 2 inputs. In this case you must use the Remote
Control supplied with the other manufacturers
component.
OPERATION
OVERHEAD DOME LIGHTS
A three-position slide switch controls the Dome
Lights on the VOH1041DL. Sliding the switch to the
ON position will turn the Dome Lights ON. The OFF
position will prevent the Dome Lights from turning on
at all times and the auto position will allow the Dome
Lights to turn ON and OFF with the vehicle’s interior
lighting. Do not leave the vehicle unattended with
the Dome Lights switch in the ON position, as this
could result in a discharged battery.
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Remote Infrared Sensor

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WIRED FM MODULATOR (P/N FMM100)
Your video system may be equipped with an optional
RF modulator (Audiovox FMM100), that allows you to
listen to the VOH1041DL’s audio signal by tuning
your vehicle’s radio to the selected frequency, (88.7
or 89.1- check with your installer) and turning on the
remote mounted RF modulator switch. (In mos
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cases this toggle switch will be located underneath
the driver’s side of the dash, check with your installe
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for the exact location.) Whenever the RF Modulato
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is ON, broadcast radio reception will be poor.
Turning the remote mounted toggle switch OFF will
allow for normal radio reception.
VIDEO OUTPUT
The VOH1041DL provides a video output for an
optional Video monitor(s). This output will provide a
video signal that duplicates the signal displayed b
y
the VOH1041DL to an additional Monitor or Video
display. Please see your installer for more
information.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
WIRELESS HEADPHONES
The VOH1041DL includes a built in Infrared
Transmitter for use with Audiovox Wireless
Headphones (P/N MVIRHS). Turning the Headphone
switch ON will activate the internal IR Receiver, the
volume can then be adjusted using the controls on
each headset. Any number of wireless headphones
can be used, but all must be within a line of sight from
the transmitter, as infrared transmissions, like visible
light travel only in a straight line.
The VOH1041DL has a Jack labeled “to FM
Transmitter”, this Jack is for connection of an optional
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udiovox RF Transmitter (P/N WTXRF01). This
Transmitter is for use with the Audiovox Wireless RF
Headphones (P/N WHPRF01).
Consult the documentation accompanying the
Audiovox Wireless Headphones for more information.

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TYPICAL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Yellow RCA(Video)
White RCA(Audio Left)
Red RCA(Audio Right)
4PIN
Power
Connector
2 PIN IR
Connector
Accessory
Harness
IR Transmitter LED
PIN 2 – Power GND -Black
PIN 3 – Dome Light Auto -Purple/Brown
PIN 4 – Lamp Common -Black/Red
PIN 5 – Dome Light On -Red/Black
PIN 6 – Line Out (L) -White
PIN 7 – Spk Out (R) -Green
PIN 8 – Spk Out-GND -Black
PIN 9 – Spk Out (L) -Grey
PIN 10 – Video Out -Yellow
PIN 11 – Video GND -Black
PIN 12 – Line Out (R) -Red
PIN 13 – Power 12V(FM Trans.) -Red
PIN 14 – Power GND (FM Trans.) -Black
PIN 15 – Audio (L) Out (FM Trans.) -White
PIN 16 – Audio GND (FM Trans.) -Black
PIN 17 – Audio (R) Out (FM Trans.) -Red
PIN 18 – Line Out GND -Black
PIN 1 – Power -Red
Lamp Auto Purple/Brown
Constant 12V Black/Red
Lamp On Red/Black
Negative Dome Light Switching
Positive Dome Light Switching
Lamp Auto Purple/Brown
Ground Black/Red
Lamp On Red/Black
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TO FM TRANSMITTER SPEAKER OR
HEADPHONE CONNECTION
LINE OUT-R
LINE OUT-V
LINE OUT-L
TWO DOME LIGHT’S CONNECTION
POWER(+12V)
POWER(GND)
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Poor radio reception (FM
modulator installed)
• Check the condition of the
vehicle’s radio antenna.
• Verify that the antenna is fully
raised
• If a wired RF modulator has
been installed, verify that it’s
switch is turned to the off
position
IR sensor inoperative • Verify that the batteries in the
remote are fresh
• Verify that the remote eye is
not obstructed.
• Verify that the infrared
transmitter is affixed over the
sensor eye of the component
to be controlled
Specifications
LCD Brightness 300 nits (min)
Resolution SVGA 800 x 600
Operation Temperature -10 ~ 65º C
(14 ~ 149° F)
Storage Temperature - 40 ~ 85º C
(-40 ~ 185° F)
Video Display System NTSC/PAL
Audio Output 1W @ 16Ω
Current Draw 2A
Weight 4.6 Lbs
Overall Dimensions 2.2 x 11 x 11.2 Inch
(H x W x D)
Voltage 12VDC

12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
Applies to Audiovox Mobile Video Products
AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product
or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date
of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge
for parts and repair labor.
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g.
dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below.
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, to costs
incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product, or to damage to tapes, discs, speakers, accessories, or vehicle
electrical systems.
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged
through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial
number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION
FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE
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BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other
than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
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