Audiovox VOH703 User manual

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VOH704
ELECTRONICS CORP.
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VOH703
Drop Down
TV/Video
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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 television viewer or screen that is located in the motor vehicle at any point forward of
thebackofthedriver’sseat,orthatisvisible,directlyorindirectly,tothedriverwhileoperating
the vehicle. In the interest of safety, the VOH703 should never be installed where it will be
visible, directly or indirectly, by the operator of the motor vehicle.
WARNINGS
Do not use any solvents or cleaning materials when cleaning the video system.
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.
Donot allow children totouch or scratch thescreen, as it maybecome dirty or damaged.
Safety Precaution
For safety reasons, when changing video tapes it is recommended that the vehicle is not in
motion and that you do not allow children to unfasten seatbelts to change tapes or make any
adjustments to the system. System adjustments can be accomplished using the remote
controlunit, while seatbelts remainfastened. Enjoy your Audiovoxentertainmentsystem but
remember-safety of all passengers remains the number one priority.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox
VOH703drop-downTV/VideoMonitor. TheVOH703
has been designed to give you and your family many
yearsofvideoentertainment in a mobileenvironment.
Please read the directions that follow to familiarize
yourselfwiththeproductandto 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.
Features
7” TFT(Thin Film Transistor)Active Matrix LCD
(Liquid Crystal Display) Monitor (4:3 and 16:9
AspectRatio)
OSD (On Screen Display) for Control of Picture
QualityandFunctions
FullFunctionRemoteControl
TelevisionTuner
TwoAudio/VideoSources(inputs)
Headphone/SpeakerAmplifier
HeadphoneJacks(TV)
ForwardandSideRemoteSensor
DomeLightswithSwitch
BacklitControlsforLowLightOperation
Television Reception
This entertainment system is designed primarily for
viewing prerecorded movies or playing video games.
Televisionreception in amovingvehicle 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
maystill bemarginalduetosignal strength. Thequality
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.

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Front Panel
1. Dual Channel Infrared Transmitter – Used to
transmit audio to wireless headphones.
TV/Video Controls
2. Power Button – Bright red when system is On,
dim when Off.
3. Screen Select – Used to select between 4:3 or
16:9 screen viewing aspect ratio.
4. Channel Up/Down – Changes the TV channel.
5. Volume Up/Down – Controls volume to
headphonejack (TV EAR)and external speakers
if connected.
6. Auto Program – Used to program local channels
into the TV memory.
7. Source Select – Used to selectA/V sources (TV,
VCP, DVD or Game).
8A.Forward Sensor Eye – Allows the remote control
to operate the VOH703’s OSD (On Screen
Display),controlvolumetowiredheadphonejacks
(and optional external speakers), and to control
theVideo Cassette Player andotheraccessories.
8B.Side Remote Sensor Eye – Allows the remote
controltooperatethe VOH703’s OSD (On Screen
Display),controlvolumetowiredheadphonejacks
(and optional external speakers), and to control
theVideo Cassette Player andotheraccessories.
9. Three position Dome Light Switch
• Auto – Automatically switches on the dome
lights in conjunction with the vehicle’s interior
illumination.
• Off – Turns off dome lights and prevents them
from lighting when the switch is in the off
position.
• On – Turns on the dome lights.
10. Dome lights – provide additional interior vehicle
illumination.
11. Screen Release – Slides in the direction of the
arrow to release the drop down screen.
12. TV EAR Jack-Headphone Jack – Allows plug-in
of wired headphones with 1/8” stereo plug for
monitoring the video program audio.
NOTE: Audiovox recommends the use of the
AudiovoxHP275 Headphones.

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BATTERY INSTALLATION
Before attempting to operate your Remote Control,
install the batteries as described below.
1) Turnthe Remote Control face down. Press down
onthe ridged areaof the batterycover and slideit
off.
2) Install two “AAA” batteries as shown. Make sure
that proper polarity (+ or -) is observed.
3) Slide the cover back until it clicks.
Theremote control will operate theVOH703,Audiovox
Televisions and Video Cassette Players. It is not a
universalremote control and will not control equipment
from other manufacturers.
If a universal remote control is to be used with the
VOH703, choose the remote encoding scheme for
AudiovoxTelevisionswhenprogramming the remote.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
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Remote Controlled TV/Monitor
Functions
1. POWER ON/OFF
Press this button to turn the VOH703 On. The
channel number or current video source will be
displayedonscreen and thepicturewill appear in a
few seconds. Press the button again to turn the
VOH703Off.
2. DIRECT ACCESS (O-9) BUTTONS
Use these buttons to make a direct channel
selection. The channel number chosen will be
displayed on the screen for about 4 seconds. The
direct access is carried out with 0-9 keys (0-69ch).
3. CHANNEL UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Use these buttons to advance to the next higher or
lower channel. See also: SKIP / SEARCH
BUTTON.
4. VOLUME UP/DOWN BUTTONS
Use these buttons to increase or decrease the
volume level of the headphone jacks or external
speaker if installed. They are also used to make
picture adjustments in picture select mode.
Note: These buttons will not affect the volume of
wired RF modulator.
5. PICTURE SELECT BUTTON
Each time this button is pressed, the on screen
picture adjustment display cycles through
“adjustment bars” for CONTRAST,
BRIGHTNESS, COLOR and TINT. Once the
desired adjustment bar is displayed, use the
VOLUMEUP/DOWNbuttonstoadjust the setting.
The display will automatically turn off if no
adjustments are made within 6 seconds, or if any
other button is depressed.
6. MUTE BUTTON
Press this button to remove the sound at the
headphone stations. The screen will display the
volume adjustment bar for 6 seconds, indicating
that the sound has been turned off. Pressing the
button again restores sound to the previously set
level. The mute feature may also be released by
pressing the VOLUME UP/DOWN BUTTONS.
7. TV/VIDEO BUTTON
Any video equipment connected to the AUDIO/
VIDEO inputs can be viewed with the TV by
pressing
this button. Each time the button is pressed, the
Audio / Video source will change in the following
sequence VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 and TV.
8. AUTO MEMORY BUTTON
When the AUTO MEMORY button is pressed, all
channels in TV or CATV mode are searched and
tuned; all the channels with signals detected are
automatically stored. Please refer to page 2 for
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9. SKIP/SEARCH BUTTON
This button selects between SKIP and SEARCH
mode. In “SKIP mode” the TV only stops on
channelsthatareprogrammed into memory when
the CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons are used.
When the SKIP mode is off, the TV will stop on
all active channels.
10. ERASE/WRITE BUTTON
Whentunedtoachannel press this button tostore
or erase the channel from memory. The stored
channel numbers are displayed in “GREEN” on
the screen and the non-stored channel numbers
are in “RED”. When the skip mode is on, the
VOH703will tune toonlythestoredchannelswhen
using the CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons.
Remote Controlled VCP Functions
These features can only be used with an Audiovox
VideoCassette Player,if this optionwasinstalledwith
your video package.
11. POWER BUTTON
This button is used to turn the VCP on and
off.
12. “REW” REWIND BUTTON
If this button is pushed while the tape is stopped,
thetape will rewind. If this buttonis pushed while
the tape is playing, the VCP will go into rewind
search mode. For more information consult the
Audiovox VCP Owner’s Manual.
13. PLAY BUTTON
Press this button to activate play mode while a
tapeis loaded into the VCP. Thisbutton may also
be used to disengage search and pause modes.
For more information, consult the VCP owner’s
manual.
14. “F.FWD.” FAST FORWARD BUTTON
If this button is pushed while the tape is stopped,
tapewillfastforward. Ifthisbutton is pushed while
thetape is playing, the VCPwillgointofastforward
search mode. For more information on the
search feature of the VCP, consult the VCP
owner’s manual.
15. REPLAY BUTTON
Pressing this button will rewind tape and
immediatelybegin playback when thetape is fully
rewound.
16. STOP BUTTON
Press this button to stop the tape.

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CHANNEL SET UP
In order to easily access all available TV channels, it
may be necessary to perform channel auto-
programming whenever the vehicle’s geographic
locationhaschanged,i.e.citytocity,weak signal area.
1. Pressthe AUTOMEMORY button on theRemote
Control Unit or the AUTO PROGRAM button on
the drop down video unit. You will see the TV
cycle through all its channels. The built-in
microprocessor will automatically note each
channelthat is actively broadcastingin your area.
2. (A) To tune only strong clear channels with the
CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons, press the SKIP/
SEARCH button on the Remote Control until
“SKIP MODE ON” is displayed on the bottom of
the screen. In this mode the TV will tune only to
strong active channels when the UP or DOWN
buttonsareusedon the monitor or remotecontrol.
3. (B) To tune weak or marginal channels with the
CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons , press the SKIP/
SEARCH button on the Remote Control until
“SKIP MODE OFF” is displayed on the bottom of
the screen. Tune to the desired channel using
the CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons or go directly
to the channel by using the 0-9 buttons on the
Remote Control.
4. To ERASE a channel, press the ERASE/WRITE
buttononthe Remote Control Unituntil“MANUAL
MEMORY XX ERASE” is displayed on screen.
To STORE a channel, press the button until the
MANUAL MEMORY XX ADD is displayed on
screen.
Note : Please refer topage 3 formore information on
TV reception.
Turning the VOH703 On or Off
1. Sliding the screen release lock forward will unlock
theLCDscreencausing it to dropdownslightly.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. Pressingthepowerbuttonontheunitortheremote
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 the picture is
displayed, adjust the viewing angle, by pivoting the
screen to optimize the picture quality.
4. Remember to turn the unit off and return the LCD
displayback to thelockedpositionwhen notinuse.

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Operation
Overhead Dome Lights
The lights integrated into the VOH703 are controlled
by a three position slide switch. Sliding the switch to
the on position will turn the lights on. The off position
willprevent the lights from turning on at alltimes and
theauto position willallow the lights to turn on and off
with the vehicle’s interior lighting. Do not leave the
vehicle unattended with the dome light switch in the
onposition,asthiscouldresultinadischargedbattery.
Remote Sensor
The VOH703 incorporates an Infrared sensor which
relays signals from the remote control to allow the
VOH703and VCP tobe controlled simply by pointing
its remote control at the remote sensor eye. This
provides control of auxiliary equipment such as an
AudiovoxVideoCassette Player. Theinfrared sensor
can relay signals from any manufacturer’s remote
controls to the component connected to the Video 1
and 2 inputs, such as a DVD player. In this case you
must use the remote control supplied with the DVD
player.
Dome
Light
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Optional Accessories
Wired Headphone
There are two 1/8” headphone jacks on the VOH703
that can be used with any standard stereo
headphones. The jack, TV EAR, is used to listen to
the video program audio. The audio volume is
controlled by the TV VOLUME up/down buttons.
Remove the protective plastic cover to access the
jacks. Remember to replace the cover when the
jacks are not in use.
Wired FM Modulator
Your video system may be equipped with an RF
modulator, that allows you to listen to the VOH703’s
video 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 most cases this toggle
switch will be located underneath the driver’s side of
the dash, check with your installer for the exact
location.) Whenever the RF modulator is on,
broadcast radio reception of the vehicle’s radio will
be diminished. Setting the remote mounted toggle
switch off will allow normal radio reception.
Video Output
The VOH703 provides a video output for an optional
video monitor(s). (Refer to page 6 of the installation
guideformoredetails.)Thisoutputwillprovideavideo
signal that duplicates the signal displayed by the
VOH703 to an additional monitor or video display.
Please see your installer for more information.
on its face. The VOH703 is now ready to play the
audioandvideosignalsfromtheVCPifitisconnected
to the “Video 1” input. Inserting a tape into the VCP
willturnitonandautomatically activate the play mode.
If a rewound tape had already been loaded into the
VCP, prior to its activation press play on the VCP or
on the remote control to view the tape. For more
informationseethe operator’smanual accompanying
yourVCP.
Audiovox Video Cassette Player (Aux Video 1)
In most installations a VCP will be connected to the
“Video 1” input. To view a video cassette, turn the
VOH703Onandpressthesourcebutton on its control
panel or the TV / Video button on the remote control
until “Video 1” is displayed on the screen. The VCP
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Aux Video 2
The second video input may be connected to a DVD
player,video gamesystem, orother audio/videoinput.
To play the Video 2 source, turn the VOH703 on and
press the source button on the VOH703 or the TV/
Video button on the remote control until “Video 2” is
displayedon the screen. Turn the source component
on with its power button or remote control. The
VOH703 is now ready to play the audio and video
signals from the source connected to video 2 inputs.

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10,000Hours
35db
NTSC
0.6W @ 16 Ohms
LCDBacklighting
Resolution
Pixels
OperationTemperature
StorageTemperature
BacklightLife
Sensitivity
Video Display System
AudioOutput
Replacement Parts
Specifications
1440(RGB) x 234
336,960
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Poorin-dash
radioreception(
modulator
installed)
IRsensor
inoperative
PoorTV
reception •Performautoprogrammingofthetuner.
•Verifyantennacondition.
•Note: Due to the nature of TV signals,
vehicle motion, direction the vehicle is
facing, distance from the transmitter,
nearby surroundings and weather may
adversely affect TV reception. These
conditions may result in the following:
pictureroll,"snowy"picture,ormomentary
loss of color. Please refer to page 2 for
moreinformation onTV reception.
•Checktheconditionofthevehicle’s radio
antenna.
•Verifythat the antenna is fully raised.
•IfawiredRFmodulatorhasbeeninstalled,
verify that its switch is turned to the off
position.
•Verifythatthebatteries intheremoteare
fresh.
•Verify that the remote sensor eye is not
obstructed.
•Verifythattheinfraredtransmitterisaffixed
overthesensor eyeofthe componentto
becontrolled.
SOLUTION RemoteControl 136B1612
IR SensorCover 102B3596
Headphone JackCover 102B3597
EdgeLight Tube
ColdCathode Fluorescent
Light(CCFL)
0 - 40 °C
32 - 104 °F
-20- 80 °C
4 - 176 °F

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© Copyright 2002 Audiovox Electronics Corp. 150 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788
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 36 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
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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
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