Audiovox VOD1022 User manual

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VOD705
ELECTRONICS CORP.
®
VOD1022
DVD PLAYER
WITH
DROP-DOWN
VIDEO
TV/MONITOR
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ReleaseDate6/28/04

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Warnings
Donotuseanysolventsorcleaningmaterialswhencleaningthevideomonitor.Useonlyalightlydampenedlintfreeclothtowipe
the screen if it is dirty. Lock the LCD screen in the fully closed position when not in use.
Rememberto leave thedome light switchin the offor auto positionswhen the vehicleis unattended, asthe dome lights,if left on,
candrainthe vehicle’s battery. Television Reception
Thisentertainmentsystemisdesignedprimarilyforviewingprerecordedmoviesorplayingvideogames. Televisionreceptionina
movingvehiclewillbelimitedandinsomeareaswillnotbepossibleduetoweakandvariablesignalstrength. Televisionviewingin
astationary vehicle will resultinanimprovement,butmaystillbe marginal due tosignalstrength. Thequalityofthepicturewillnot
be consistent with home TV reception. Reception may be affected by weather and distance fromTV station. Aweak signal may
cause the picture to roll, be snowy, or cause some color loss.
Licensedunder one ormore of the followingpatents,
PatentNOS. 5,775,762 and5,927,784
Important Notice
AnLCDpaneland/orvideomonitormaybeinstalledina motorvehicleandvisibletothedriveriftheLCDpanelorvideo monitoris
used for vehicle information, system control, rear or side observation or navigation. 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
whenthevehicle is in“park” orwhenthe vehicle’s parking brakeisapplied.
AnLCDpanel or videomonitor usedfortelevisionreception, video orDVD playthatoperateswhen the vehicleis ingearorwhen
theparkingbrakeisnotappliedmustbeinstalledtotherearofthedriver’sseatwhereitwillnotbevisible,directlyorindirectly,tothe
operatorofthemotorvehicle.Itisunlawfulinmostjurisdictionsforapersontodriveamotorvehiclewhichisequippedwithascreen
that is located in the motor vehicle at any point forward of the back of the driver’s seat, or that is visible, directly or indirectly, to the
driverwhileoperatingthevehicle. Intheinterestofsafety,theVOD1022shouldneverbeinstalledwhereitwillbevisible,directlyor
indirectly, bythe operator of the motor vehicle.

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox
VOD1022DVDPlayerwithDrop-DownVideomonitor/
TV. The VOD1022 has been designed to give you
and your 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 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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•10.2” TFT Active Matrix Color LCD Monitor
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•Built-In DVD Player
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•DVD/CD/MP3 compatible
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•On Screen Display
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•16:9 and 4:3 Screen Mode (switchable)
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•IR Remote Repeater for AV1 Inputs
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•Dual IR Sensors
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•Remote Control
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•Four Source Selection (DVD/TV/AV1/AUX)
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•AUX Input for Game or Camcorder
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•6 Frequency FM Modulator
(Remote Control Accessible)
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•Dual Headphone Jacks
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•Built-In TV Tuner
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•Built-In Dual IR Transmitter
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•Built-In Dome Lights with Switch
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•Last position memory for DVD

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Controls and Indicators Diagram
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Main Function Descriptions
1. DVD Disc insertion slot – For loading Disc.
2. POWER Button – Bright red when system is on dim when
off.
3. EJECT ( ) Button – For ejecting discs from the disc
compartment.
4. PLAY ( ) Button – This button is used to enter the play
mode.
5. STOP ( ) Button – To stop playback.
6. Infrared Transmitter and Sensor – Use to transmit audio
to wireless headphones. Also allows the remote control to
operate the VOD1022 and to control other accessories in
the system.
7. VOD1022 Ventilation Opening.
8. Dome Lights –Provide additional interior illumination.
9. SOURCE Select – Used to select one of the four sources
(TV,AV1,AUX,DVD).
10. CHANNEL ( ) Button –Use this button to decrease the
channel number to the desired number. Note : When TV
function is selected.
11. AUTO PROGRAM Button –Allows the user to scan and
store active TV stations into memory.
12. CHANNEL( )Button – Use this button to increase the
channel number to the desired number. Note : When TV
function is selected.
13. Side Remote Sensor Eye – Allows the remote control to
operatethe VOD1022,control volume towired headphone
jacks and control the other accessories.
14. AUX Input (Use with supplied A/V adapter)
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•AuxiliaryAudio RightInput.
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•AuxiliaryAudio LeftInput.
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•AuxiliaryVideo Input.
15. Drop Down LCD Panel.
16. Headphone Jack – Allow the use of wired headphones
witha 1/8” plug forlistening to video programaudio.
17. Screen release –Movesin direction ofthe arrowto release
thedrop down screen.
18. VOLUME ( ) Button – Use this button to decrease the
volumelevel of the wired headphonejacks. It is also used
to make picture adjustments in the picture select mode.

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19. FM Select Button – Each time this button is pressed the
FMModulator will cyclethrough the following options:(FM
OFF – POD AUDIO – SAT AUDIO) The frequency of the
FMmodulator will remain same.
20. VOLUME( )Button –Use thisbutton toraise thevolume
levelof the wiredheadphone jacks. It isalso used tomake
picture adjustments in the picture select mode. Note :
Audiovox recommends the use of the Audiovox HP275
Headphoneswhenusing wiredheadphones.
21. Three position Dome Light Switch
• Auto – Automatically switches on the dome lights in
conjunctionwith the vehicle’s interiorillumination.
• Off – The dome lights will not turn on in this position.
• On – Turns on the dome lights.
Note:Thevolume buttonswillnoteffectthevolumeofthe wireless
headphonesorthe wiredFM modulator. Whenusing these
devices the volume must be adjusted with the wireless
headphonevolumecontrolorwithyourradio’svolumecontrol
(see page 15, Wireless Headphones, or page 16, Wired
FMModulator).

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Remote Control Operation
POWER
SOURCE
MENU
RETURN
SETUP
PIX
Enter
ERASE/
WRITE
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SKIP/
SEARCH
AUTO
MEMORY
VOL
–+
MUTE
CH
CH
REPEAT
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EJECT
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Battery Installation
Before attempting to operate your Remote Control, install the
batteriesas described below.
1) Turn the Remote Control face down. Using a fingernail,
liftthe battery cover off.
2) Install two “AAA” batteries as shown. Make sure that
properpolarity (+ or -)is observed.
3) Align the cover tabs with the remote control and press
down until the cover clicks.
Theremote control willoperate the VOD1022and mostAudiovox
VCP’s. It is not a universal remote control and will not control
equipmentfrom othermanufacturers.

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Remote Control Function Descriptions
*Function control is available on the unit and the remote control.
1. POWER Button*
Press this button to turn the VOD1022 on. Press the button again to turn the VOD1022 off.
2. SOURCE Button*
Video signals from video equipment connected to the audio / video inputs can be displayed on the monitor by
pressing this button. Each time the button is pressed, the audio / video source will change sources in the
followingorder: DVD, AV1,AV2andAUX.
3. AUTO MEMORY Button (AUTO PROGRAM Button)*
When the AUTO MEMORY button is pressed, all channels are searched and channels that are detected with
signals of sufficent levels are automatically stored.
4. SKIP/SEARCH Button
This button selects betweeen SKIP and SEARCH mode. In “SKIP mode” the TV tuner will tune and stop on
channels that are programmed into memory when the CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons are used. When in the
SEARCH mode, the TV will stop on all active channels.
5. ERASE/WRITE Button
While tuned to a channel, pressing this button will either store or erase the channel from memory. The stored
channel numbers are displayed in “GREEN” on the LCD display screen, and the erased channel numbers are
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6. Channel Up ( ) Button*
Use this button to increase the channel number to the desired channel and to scroll upward in menu options.
7. MUTE Button
Press this button to mute the audio.
Pressing the button again restores the sound to the previously set level.
8. ENTER Button
Used to confirm a selected setting or option.
9. LEFT ( ) Button
Allows the user to shift left in the menu options.
10. MENU Button
Allows the user to access the DVD (DVD MODE) main menu and monitor menu (TV MODE).
11. RETURN Button
Allows the user to return to the menu while PBC on.
Note:Thisfunction only present onVCD2.0.
12. TV Mode Select Button
Switches certain function keys on the remote control for TV functions.

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13. 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 DisplaycurrentAUDIO language& channel
4 times DisplaycurrentANGLE
5 times DisplayA-B current status
6 times Display REPEAT current status
7 times Display is turn off
ForTitle&Chapter,use cursor buttonsto do title/chapter selection,then press Enter buttonto implement the selection.
ForSubtitle,Audio,Angle, A to B&Repeat, press the Enterkeyrepeatedly to change the options.Theseoptions may vary
fromdisc to disc.
14. PAUSE ( ) Button*
Allows the user to pause playback.
15. PREVIOUS ( ) Button
Allows the user to return to the previous chapter or track.
16. NEXT ( ) Button
Allows the user to skip to the next chapter or track.

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17. REV ( ) Button*
Allows the user to search in a backward direction at 2,4, 6 and 8 times the normal speed for DVD.
Allows the user to activate the video tape rewind search mode for VCP.
18. FWD ( ) Button*
Allows the user to search in a forward direction at 2,4, 6 and 8 times the normal speed for DVD.
Allows the user to activate the video tape fast forward search mode for VCP.
19. PLAY ( )Button*
Press this button to activate the play mode while a disc is loaded into the disc compartment for DVD.
Press this button to activate the play mode while a video tape compartment for VCP.
20. STOP (!!
!!
!) Button*
DVD disc play will be stopped.
Video tape play will be stopped
21. DVD Mode Select button
Switches certain function keys on the remote control for DVD functions.
22. VCP Mode Select button
Switches certain function keys on the remote control for VCP functions.
23. A-B Button
Allows the user to repeat play of a DVD or CD from point Ato point B.
24. REPEAT Button
Allows the user to repeat various positions of a DVD, CD or MP3.

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25. Channel Down ( ) Button*
Use this button to decrease the channel number to the desired channel and to scroll downward in the menu
options.
26. SETUP Button
Allows the user to select the DVD player’s setup options (Display, OSD Language, Defaults, Parental Control,
Password, Exit Setup).
27. RIGHT ( ) Button
Allows the user to shift to the right in the menu options.
28. PIX Button (PICTURE SELECT)
Each time this button is pressed, the unit will display the “adjustment bars” for BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST,
COLOR or TINT. Once the desired adjustment bar is displayed, use the VOLUME UP or 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 pressed.
29. VOLUME DOWN (-) Button*
Use this button to decrease the volume level of the wired headphone jacks. This button is used to make picture
adjustments in the picture select mode.

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30. VOLUME UP (+) Button*
Use this button to raise the volume level of the wired headphone jacks. This button is also used to make picture
adjustments in the picture select mode.
Note: The volume buttons will not affect the volume of wireless headphones or a wired FM modulator. When
using these devices the volume must be adjusted with the wireless headphone volume control or with your
radio’s volume control (see page 17, Headphones, or page 18, Wired FM Modulator).
31. NUMBER Buttons
- Allows the user to enter the numbers 0 to 9 for selection of CD tracks, DVD chapters, and password setting.
- Allows the user to enter the numbers 0 to 9 for selection of TV channel.
32. EJECT ( )Button*
Use this button to eject a disc.
33. FM TRANSMITTER ON/OFF Button
Turns FM Modulator power on/off.
34. SOURCE SELECT Button*
With FM ON, used to select from POD Audio (Selected Source mode) or SATAudio (Second IR input).
With FM OFF, used to select from SATAudio or Car Audio.
35. CHANNEL SELECT Button
Selects the FM modulator Frequency (Frequency 1, 88.3MHz, Frequency 2, 88.7MHz, Frequency 3, 89.1MHz,
Frequency 4, 89.5MHz, Frequency 5, 89.9MHz, Frequency 6, 90.3MHz).

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MENU Button Function for TV MODE
Press the TV button followed by the MENU button on the Remote Control, the main menu will appear.
Press the Up or Down button to select an item. For example, highlight SET PICTURE and press the Enter button. The
PICTURE menu will appear. Use the Up or the Down button to highlight Contrast and press the ENTER button, then press
the Left or Right button to adjust the setting.
MENU
SELECT VIDEO
SET PICTURE
MODE SELECT
VOLUME
SELECT VIDEO
DVD
AV1
AV2
AUX
PICTURE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
MODE SELECT
16 : 9
4 : 3
RESET
VOLUME +
PROGRAM
A
DD-CHANNEL
ERASE-CHANNEL
AUTO-PROGRAM
ANTENNA
A I R
S T D
I R C
H R C
MENU
SELECT VIDEO
SET PICTURE
AUTO-PROGRAM
ANTENNA-INPUT
MODE SELECT
CONTRAST +
Monitor Mode (DVD,AV,AUX)
TV Mode
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Direction of adjustment item
SELECTVIDEO
SETPICTURE
MODESELECT
Item
DVD
TV
AV1
AUX
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
RESET
16 : 9
4 : 3
VOLUME
RightButton
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Decrease the contrast
for soft color
To darken the picture
To Decrease the color
intensity
Increase the greenish
skin tones
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Decrease the volume
output level
LeftButton
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Increase contrast for
vividcolor
To brighten the picture
To increase the color
intensity
Increase the redish
skin tones
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Increase the volume
output level
EnterButton
To DVD mode
To TV mode
ToAV1 mode
ToAUX mode
To Contrast mode
To Brightess the mode
To Color mode
To Tint mode
To factory setting
To 16 : 9 aspect ratio
To 4 : 3 aspect ratio
To Volume mode
MENUinDVD,AV1,AUX
Condition
AUTOPROGRAM
ANTENNAINPUT
Item
ADD CHANNEL
ERASE CHANNEL
AUTOPROGRAM
AIR
STD
IRC
HRC
UpButton
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DownButton
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EnterButton
Add to memory
Erase from memory
Auto program search
ToAIR Band
To STD Band
To IRC Band
To HRC Band
MENUinTVCondition

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Turning the VOD1022 On or Off
1. Sliding the screen release lock in the direction of the arrow 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 to the locked position when not in use.
Overhead Dome Lights
The lights integrated into the VOD1022 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’sinteriorlighting.Refertothe Installation
Manual for the wire connections. Do not leave the
vehicleunattended with thedome light switchinthe on
position, as this could result in a discharged battery.
Dome Li
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Remote Sensor
TheVOD1022incorporates two Infraredsensors whichrelaysignals
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 anAudiovox
Video Cassette Player. The infrared sensor can relay signals from
most manufacturer’s remote controls to its respective component
connected to the AV1 input. In this case you must use the remote
control supplied with the component.
Accessories
Wireless Headphones
TheVOD1022 includes abuilt-in infrared transmitterforuse withAudiovoxwireless headphones(P/N IR2CHS). 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 your Audiovox wireless headphones.
IR2 Input
Any line level audio source may be connected to this input (Satellite Radio, CD Changer etc). The audio program
connectedto the IR2input canbereceived ontheB channelof the dualchannel wireless headphones(P/N IR2CHS).
Headset Special Features
•Automatic Level Control prevents input signal over loading.
•Uses high frequency infrared light to assure a clean signal for clear reception.
Remote
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Eye
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Wired Headphones
There are two 1/8” headphone jacks on the VOD1022 that can be used with any standard wired stereo headphones.
These jacks are controlled by the volume up / down buttons on the VOD1022 and the remote control.
Wired FM Modulator
The VOD1022 is equipped with an RF modulator, that allows you to listen to the VOD1022 audio signal by tuning your
vehicle’s radio to the selected frequency, (88.3, 88.7, 89.1, 89.5, 89.9, 90.3MHz). This feature is accessed by using
either the FM transmitter buttons on the remote (On/Off, Source Select, Channel Select) or the FM Select button on
the unit. Whenever the RF modulator is on, broadcast reception on the vehicles radio will be poor. Switching off the
FM modulator will allow normal radio reception.
AV1Input
The video inputs may be connected to a Video cassette Player (VCP), video game system, or any other audio / video
devices. To access theA/V inputs, turn the VOD1022 on and press the source button on the VOD1022 or the Source
buttonon the remote controluntil“AV1”is displayedon the screen. Turnthe videosourcecomponent on withitspower
button or remote control. The VOD1022 is now ready to play the audio and video signals from the source connected
toAV1input.
AUX Input
Usingthe suppliedA/VAdapterCable (P/N 112B3227) theVOD1022will accept anaudio / videoinputthrough the 1/8”
jack located on the side of the unit. The audio / video device could be a video game system, video camera, or other
inputdevice.
Video Out
The VOD1022 provides a video output for an optional video monitor(s). (Refer to page 6 of the Installation Guide for
moredetails.) Thisoutputwillprovideavideosignalthatduplicatesthesignal displayed by the VOD1022 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 DVD’s 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 – DVD 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).
•VCD discs –VCD discs which contain video.
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
PressthePowerbuttontoturn the unit ON. Select DVDmode and insert thedisc (Label Up) intothe disc compartment.

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Settings and Adjustments
This chapter describes how to set and how to adjust using the on-screen DVD SETUP menu.
Using the Setup Menu
Using the setup display, you can do the initial setup, adjust the picture display ratio (16:9 or 4:3) and set the various
outputs. You can also select a language for the on-screen display, setup display and limit playback by children.
1) Press the SETUP button to display the “setup menu” on the display screen.
2) Select the main item you want using the cursor (▼▲) buttons, and then press the !button to enter the submenu.
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
the language for the on-screen display. Press !
andthenuse the (▼▲▼▲
▼▲▼▲
▼▲)buttons to select thedesired
language. TheusercanselecteitherEnglish,French
or Spanish for the OSD language. Press enter to
confirm the setting, then press "to return to the
main menu.