Audiovox AVD300 User manual

AVD300
SLOT-IN DVD Player
Owner’s Manual

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A. Welcome
Thankyouforchoosingthe AVD300DVDPlayer.TheAVD300isde-
signedtooptimizethe enjoymentofyourfavoriteDVDsinthemobile
environment.ThisDVDPlayerisconstructedtoprovideyearsofreli-
able,trouble-freeservice.Pleasereadthismanualthoroughlypriorto
operatingtheplayerandretainitforfuturereference.
B. Precautions
EXPLANATIONOFGRAPHICSYMBOLS
Thelightingflashwitharrowheadsymbol,withinanequilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated‘dangerousvoltage’withintheproduct’senclosure
thatmaybeofsufficientmagnitudetoconstituteriskof electric
shocktopersons.
Theexclamationpointwithinanequilateraltriangleisintended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance(servicing)instructionsintheliteratureaccompa-
nyingtheappliance.
WARNING
TOREDUCETHERICKOFFIREORELECTRICSHOCK.DONOT
EXPOSETHISPRODUCTIONTORAINORMOISTURE.

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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. Enjoy your entertainment system but always remember
the safety of all passengers remains the number one priority.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
It is unlawful in most jurisdictions for a person to drive a motor vehicle
whichis equippedwith atelevision viewer or screen that is located in the
motorvehicle at any point forward of theback ofthe driver’sseat, or that
is visible, directly or indirectly, to the driver while operating the vehicle.
In the interest of safety, this system should never be installed where it
will be visible, directly or indirectly, by the operator of the motor vehicle.
1. OBJECT AND LIQUID
Do not push objects of any kind into the system 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). Do not place anything heavy on
the unit. To ensure proper ventilation and proper operation, never
coveror blockthe slots and openings with a cloth or other material.
2. DISASSEMBLE
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.
3. CLEANING UNIT
Whencleaning,makesurethesystemisunplugged fromthepower
source. Donotuse any solventsor cleaning materials(liquid, abra-
sive or aerosol). Clean the DVD player using only a lightly damp-
ened lint free cloth to wipe the unit if it is dirty.

4. 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 paper,
tape or glue on the disc. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not touch the surface of the
disc. Handle the disc by its edge. Clean the disc by wiping the disc
from the center out with a soft lint free cleaning cloth. Remove the
discfrom the unit and store itin its case after playing. Some playback
operations of discs may be intentionally fixed by software producers.
Since this unit plays discs according to the disc contents the soft-
ware producers designed, some playback features may not be avail
able. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.
5. Powering the DVD Player
This system MUST be powered from the type of switched (Acces-
sory) power indicated on the marking label (i.e. not directly from the
carbattery). Power should be applied tothe unitwhen the ignitionkey
isin the Runand/orAccessorypositions. Use only thesupplied power
cable matching this set to avoid electric hazards.
6.Operation
Whenthe temperature rises dramatically from a very low tempera-
ture,moisturemaycondenseinsidetheAVD300andcausetheDVD
playertomalfunction.IftheAVD300doesnotoperateproperlyunder
theseconditions leavetheAVD300 turnedonfor abouthalfan hour
untilthemoistureevaporates.
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C.Contents
1.MainUnit
2.RemotecontrolwithoneCR2025 Battery
3.PowerCable
4.Two(2)Brackets withfour(4) Screws
5.Owner'sManual
6.PowerAdaptor* (4-Pinto2-Pin)
Cable
7.DVRCA*Adaptorforconnectiontoasecondmonitor
8.RCA Cables(Red,Yellow,andWhite)
*Forusewith8010730 AccessoryCable
D.Controls
MainUnit(RefertoFigure1)
1.PowerButton
2.MenuButton
3.PreviousButton
4.Play&NAVUp,Down,
Left, RightButton
5.Next Button
6.StopButton
7.VideoInputJack
8.AudioLInputJack
9.AudioRInputJack
10.EjectButton
11.RemoteControlSensor
12.S-VideoJack
13.VideoOutputJack
14.AudioLOutputJack
15.AudioROutputJack
16.MonitorPort1
17.MonitorPort2
18.DC12VJack
19.IRInputJack
Figure1
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E. RemoteControlView (RefertoFigure2)
1)PowerButton
2)DisplayButton
3) AngleButton
4)SubtitleButton
5)AudioButton
6)ZoomButton
7)Up/Down/Left/Right/
EnterButtons
8)MenuButton
9)ReturnButton
10)A-BButton
11)ForwardButton
12)ReverseButton
13)SlowButton
14)StopButton
15)EjectButton
16)NumberButtons
17)SetupButton
18)RepeatButton
19)Skip-Button(Previous)
20)Skip+Button(Next)
21)PlayButton
22) Pause Button Figure 2

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F.Connections
Figure3
1. PoweringYourDVDPlayer (Referto Figure3)
Connecttheblackwire(-)tothevehicleground. Connectthered
wire(+)toaswitched(Accessory)12VDCsource. Plugtheother
endintothe12VDCinputjackon therearof theunit.
2. Remote IRReceiver (Refer toFigure3)
Plugthe1/8”jackontheremote IRcableintotheIRINjackonthe
rearoftheDVDplayer. PlacetheIRreceiveranywhereinthe
vehicletoallowremotecontrolinanylocation.
S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R
A/V OUTPUT MONITOR1 MONITOR2 12VDC
INPUT
RED
SWITCHED
12VDC BLACK
GROUND
MMH56B/T/G
REMOTE IR RECEIVER

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a.TheAVD300canbeconnectedto AudiovoxOverhead
monitorswiththesuppliedadaptors(DVRCAand4 pinto2pin
poweradapter)whenusingtheAudiovoxaccessorycable
(partnumber8010730). Pluginthe3RCAjacks,white(left
audio)towhite,red(rightaudio)tored,andyellow(video)to
yellow.Connect the2pinIRjacks.Connectthe4pin tothe 2
pinpoweradapter,4pin totheaccessorycableandtheplug
intotheAVD300powerjack.
4. ConnectingtoaMonitor
a.Matchthecolor-codedplugstotheappropriate jacksonthe
backof the DVD PlayerA/V OUTPUTjacks:Yellow(video) to
Yellow,White(leftaudio)toWhite,andRed(rightaudio)toRed.
3. ConnectingtoanAudiovoxOverheadMonitor
AUDIOVOX
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DVRCA

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b.ConnectanyofthetwomonitorportsonthebackoftheDVD
playerdirectlytotheMoviesToGoheadresthoodsModelMMH56
B/T/G. Thisis plugandplay,power,audio,videoandIRsignals
aresuppliedinoneDINcable.
c.IfyourTVhasan SVideoinputconnector,connect theDVD
PlayerusingtheS-VIDEOconnector.Thisconnectionwillhave
abetter picture.Referto theowner's manualsuppliedwith the
TVtobeused.
d.Usingthesuppliedadapter(PartNumberDVRCA)themonitor
portcanbeconnectedtoanymonitor.
5. ConnectinganExternalSource
a.Toconnectavideogameoranotheraudio/videosource,just
plugtheA/Voutputjacksofthesourceintothematching
color-codedA/VinputjacksonthefrontoftheDVDplayer.The
frontinputstakepriorityovertheDVDplayer.
G.Playing aDVD
After connecting power to the unit, press the power button on the
main unit momentarily. The power light will increase in brightness.
Insertthediscintotheslotonthefrontofthe unit,theunitwillloadthe
discand start playing automatically; if there’s adiscinsidetheunit,
pressthePOWER button,the unitwillstartplaying automatically.
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1. Basic Operation
POWER
EJECT
PLAY
SLOW
PAUSE
STOP
NEXT
PREVIOUS
FORWARD
REVERSE
UP/DOWN/LEFT
RIGHT
ENTER
NUMBERS
RETURN
MENU
REPEAT
A-B
DISPLAY
ANGLE
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
ZOOM
SETUP
Turntheuniton/off
Eject/loadthedisc
StartPlayback
Playat1/2,1/4,or1/8timesspeed
StillPicture
(1time)Stopat thepresentplaying point/
(2times)Stopplaying
Gotothenextchapter,trackorsceneduring
playback.
Gobacktotheprecedingchapter,trackor
sceneduringplayback.
Scanforward at 2,4,6, or 8timesspeed
Scanbackward at2,4, 6, or8 times speed
UsedforMenuNavigation
Executeitemorsetting
Selectitemor setting
Selecting password or other numeric func-
tions.
Returntothenormaldisplayfromthescreen
savermode.
Displaytherootmenuofthedisc
Repeatplayingtitle,chapterortrack
RepeataspecificportionfrompointAtopoint
B of the disc.
Display information (title, chapter, or track,
time,etc.)
Change the angles on the scene (Not all
DVDscontainthisfeature)
Selectthesubtitlelanguageandturniton/off
Selecttheaudiolanguage
Enlargeanimageto 1.5,2, or4 timesthe
originalsize.
Displaythesetupmenuforselectionofvari-
ous video and audio functions and exit the
setupmenu.

2. 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 TV or Monitor. The contents of the menu vary from disc to
disc. Press MENU during playing to display the menu, and press
ENTER or PLAY to start playing. Some DVDs only allow you to
select disc playback options using the DVD menu.
3. DISPLAY (Display contents vary from disc to disc.)
1) PLAYINGTIMEANDREMAININGTIME
a. During playback press ‘DISPLAY’ to display the current Title
Number(1), the total Number of Titles (2),the current Chapter
Number(3), the total Number of Chapters (4),and the Playing
Time for the title (5).The heading will disappear automatically
after 3 seconds if no buttons are pressed.
b. Press ‘DISPLAY’ again to display the Remaining Time of the
title. The heading will disappear automatically in about 3
seconds.
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Title, Chapter Number, and Time Screen Display
Title Remaining Time Screen Display

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c. Press ‘DISPLAY’ the 3rd time to display the Elapsed Time for
the chapter. The heading will disappear automatically in about
3 seconds.
d. Press ‘DISPLAY’ the 4th time to display the Remaining Time
for the chapter. The heading will disappear automatically after
3 seconds.
e. Press ‘DISPLAY’ a 5th time to exit.
2) ANGLE
Duringplayback of adisc, press ‘ANGLE’to display theavailable
angles for discs containing multi-angles*, with the current angle
number(1) and the total number of angles (2) displaying. Press
‘ANGLE’ to select another angle, then press again to exit and
return to the normal viewing angle. The angle display will disap-
pear automatically if the ‘ANGLE’ button is not pressed again
within 3 seconds.
*NOTE: Not all discs contain this feature
Chapter Elapsed Time Screen Display
Chapter Remaining Time Screen Display

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3)SUBTITLE
Duringdisc playback press ‘SUBTITLE’ toselect thesubtitle lan-
guage you desire*, with the current Subtitle Language Number
(1) and the total Number of Subtitle Languages (2) displayed. If
there are multiple languages press ‘SUBTITLE’ again to select
anothersubtitlelanguage. To turn subtitlesOFF, pressthe ‘SUB-
TITLE’ button until ‘SUBTITLE OFF’ is displayed. The Subtitle
display will disappear automatically if the ‘SUBTITLE’ button is
not pressed again within 3 seconds.
Angle Screen Display
Subtitle Screen Display
*SomeDVDsonlyallowaccesstothisfunctionthrough theDVD menu.

4)AUDIO
Duringplayback press‘AUDIO’ to select the audio language you
desire*, withthe current AudioChannelNumber (1) and the total
number of Audio Channels (2) displayed. PressAUDIO again to
select another audio language. The audio display will disappear
automatically if the ‘AUDIO’ button is not pressed again for 3
seconds.
5)ZOOM
During playback press ‘ZOOM’ to enlarge the picture by 1.5, 2,
or 4X with the current zoom multiple (1) displaying. Press ‘UP/
DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT’ to move the picture. Press ‘ZOOM’ again
to select another zoom multiple or until ZOOM OFF is displayed
and the picture will return to normal size. The zoom display will
disappearautomaticallyifthe‘ZOOM’buttonisnot pressedwithin
3 seconds.
Audio Language Screen Display
ZOOM Screen Display
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6) A-BREPEAT
a. During playback press ‘A-B’ to set the Starting Point A.
b. Press ‘A-B’ to set the Ending Point B and the player will re-
peatedly play the part between PointAand Point B.
c. Press ‘A-B’ a 3rd time to Cancel A-B Repeat. Normal play
back will resume from Point A.
A-B Repeat Starting Point Screen Display
A-B Repeat Cancelled Screen Display
A-B Repeat Ending Point Screen Display

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7)REPEAT
a. During playback press ‘REPEAT’ once to repeatedly play the
current chapter.
b. Duringplayback press' REPEAT' again to repeatedly play the
current title.
c. During playback press 'REPEAT' a 3rd time to cancel the re-
peat playback function and resume normal play back. The
repeat display will disappear automatically if the ‘REPEAT’
button is not pressed again for 3 seconds.
Chapter Repeat ON Screen Display
Title Repeat ON Screen Display
Repeat OFF Screen Display

4. PLAYING AUDIO CDS
When playing an audio CD, the DISPLAY Banner appears
automatically. It displays the current track and the amount of the
time for that track playing, the total amount of time on the disc and
thecurrenttimerunningonthedisc. Press the DISPLAYbutton on
theremotetodisplaytheDISPLAYBanner.Theoptionsbelowshow
you what happens when you press the DISPLAY button.
a. During playback press ‘DISPLAY’ once and
SINGLE
ELAPSED
will appear along with the current track
playing and the time of that track.
b. Press 'DISPLAY' 2 twice and
SINGLE REMAIN appears
along with the current track playing the and the amount
of time left.
SINGLEELAPSED
00:00:00
SINGLE ELAPSED Screen Display
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SINGLEREMAIN
00:00:00
SINGLE REMAIN Screen Display
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c. Press ‘DISPLAY’ three times and TOTAL ELAPSED
appears along with the current track playing and the total
time that the CD has been playing.
d. Press ‘DISPLAY’ four times and
TOTAL REMAIN appears
along with the current track playing and the amount of time
remaining on the CD.
e. Press ‘DISPLAY’ a fifth time and
“OFF” will appear
momentarily then disappear. The CD time Information will
not be displayed.
1) USING THE REPEAT FEATURE
The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF. Pressing REPEAT
consecutively changes the repeat options:
• REP-ONE - repeats the track that is playing.
• REP-ALL - repeats the disc that is playing.
• REPEAT OFF - resume norma playback.
As you toggle through the options, the repeat option changes. The
selected repeat option loops repeatedly until you turn it off.
TOTAL ELAPSED Screen Display
TOTAL REMAIN Screen Display
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TOTALELAPSED CDDA01
00:00:00
TOTAL REMAIN
00:00:00 CDDA01

5. PLAYING MP3 DISCS
MP3 is a format for storing digital audio. An audio CD-quality song
canbe compressed into the MP3 format with very little lossof quality,
whiletakingup muchlessspace. CD-Rdiscsthat have beenencoded
in MP3 format can be played on your DVD player.
SELECTING FOLDERS AND SONGS
WhenanMP3discisinsertedintheplayer,theSMARTNAVscreen
will appear automatically. The SMART NAV screen is used to
changefoldersand songs aswell as displayDisc TIME andTITLE
Information. Songs are played in the order they were saved on to
the disc.
1. To begin playback press the PLAY or ENTER button.
2. Once the Disc is loaded press either the UP or DOWN arrow
buttonson theRemote Control to navigate through the folder or
track list on the right side of the SMART NAV screen.
3. Once the folder you want is highlighted, press ‘ENTER’ (the
folder list shifts to the left side of the screen and the songs in
the folder appear on the right). If the disc only contains one
folder the song list will remain on the right side.
4. Press the UP or DOWN Arrow buttons on the Remote Control
tonavigate through thesonglistandhighlightthesongyouwant.
Press ‘ENTER’ to begin playback of that song.
SKIPPING SONGS
Use the Next ( !! ) button on the remote control to move to the
next song.Use the Previous ( "")button to move to the beginning
of the currently playing song. Press the button again to move to
the previous song.
SMART NAV Screen Display
MP3
MP3
MP3
MP3
MP3
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3) USING THE REPEAT FEATURE
Thedefaultmodefor the Repeat feature is OFF. Pressing
REPEATconsecutively changes the repeatoptions:
• REP-ONE -repeats the songsthat is playing.
• FOLDER REP- repeats the folder that is playing.
• FOLDER- turnsoffrepeatandreturnsto regular play
mode.
4) SELECTING A PLAY MODE
You can choose what order the songs will play on a disc
temporarily.TheFOLDER play modeis the default.To access
the play mode options, press STOP if the disc is playing.
Press the right arrow button until the PLAY MODE option is
highlighted. Use the up or down arrow to choose an option.
The play mode options are:
• SINGLE: Play a selected song.
• REP_ONE: Repeats the song that is playing.
• FOLDER: Plays the folder in the order the songs were
recorded.
•FOLDER REP: Repeats the folder that is playing.
• DISC SCAN: Plays the first ten seconds of each song on
the disc. When the desired track is heard, press play to
begin playback of the track.
• DISC: Plays the entire disc.
• DISC REP: Repeats playback of the entire disc.
• RANDOM: Plays the songs on the entire disc in random
order.
• SHUFFLE ON: Plays the songs in random order (from
within the selected folder)
• PROGRAM-END: Plays the songson the discinthe order
you have programmed (you must create a playlist to set
the order you want the tracks on the disc to play).When
you are creating a playlist, this option changes to
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