Audiovox VOD916 - DVD Player With LCD Monitor User manual

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VOD705
ELECTRONICSCORP.
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VOD916
DVD PLAYER
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DROP-DOWN
VIDEO
TV/MONITOR
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DATE : 21/05/03

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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 screen 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
driver while operating the vehicle. In the interest of safety, the VOD916 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 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.
Television Reception
This entertainment system is designed primarily for viewing prerecorded movies or playing video games. Television
reception in a moving vehicle 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 may still be marginal due to signal
strength. The quality 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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Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox
VOD916 DVD Player with Drop-Down Video TV/
Monitor. The VOD916 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
•9 Inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Active Matrix
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Monitor
•OSD (On Screen Display) for Control of Picture
Quality and Functions
•Built-in TV Tuner
•Full Function Remote Control
•Six Frequency FM Modulator with remote
control and OSD
•Dual Channel Infrared Transmitter for IR
Wireless Headphones (Satellite Radio Ready)
•Two Audio / Video Inputs
•Headphone / Speaker Amplifier
•Two Headphone Jacks
•Forward and Side Remote Sensor
•Dome Lights with Switch
•Backlit Controls for Low Light Operation
•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 playing.
6. Infrared Transmitter and Sensor – Use to transmit audio
to wireless headphones. Also allows the remote control to
operate the VOD916 and to control other accessories in the
system.
7. VOD916 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. Auxiliary Audio Right Input.
14. Auxiliary Audio Left Input.
15. Auxiliary Video Input.
16. Side Remote Sensor Eye – Allows the remote control to
operate the VOD916, control volume to wired headphone
jacks and control the other accessories.
17. Drop Down LCD Panel.
18. Headphone Jack – Allow the use of wired headphones
with a 1/8” plug for listening to video program audio.
19. Screen release – Moves in direction of the arrow to release
the drop down screen.
20. VOLUME ( ) Button – Use this button to raise the volume
level of the headphone jacks. It is also used to make picture
adjustments in picture select mode. Note : Audiovox
recommends the use of the Audiovox HP275 Headphones
when using wired headphones.

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21. FM Select Button – Each time this button is pressed will
switched FMM cycles through (FM OFF – POD AUDIO –
SAT AUDIO) and the frequency of the channel of modulator
will remain same.
22. VOLUME ( ) Button – Use this button to decrease the
volume level of the headphone jacks. It is also used to
make picture adjustments in picture select mode.
Note:These buttons will not affect the volume of wireless
headphones or the wired RF 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 15, Wireless Headphones, or page 16, Wired
FM Modulator).
23. Three position Dome Light Switch
• Auto – Automatically switches on the dome lights in
conjunction with the vehicle’s interior illumination.
• Off – The dome lights will not turn on in this position.
• On – Turns on the dome lights.

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Remote Control Operation
Battery Installation
Before attempting to operate your Remote Control,
install the batteries as described below.
1) Turn the Remote Control face down. Using a
fingernail, lift the battery cover off.
2) Install two “AAA” batteries as shown. Make
sure that proper polarity (+ or -) is observed.
3) Align the cover tabs with the remote control
and press down until the cover clicks.
The remote control will operate the VOD916 and most
Audiovox VCP’s. It is not a universal remote control
and will not control equipment from other
manufacturers.
If a universal remote control is to be used with the
VOD916 , choose the remote encoding scheme for
Audiovox Televisions when programming the remote
control.
POWER
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DVD Function Descriptions
*Function control is available on the unit and the remote control.
1. POWER Button*
Press this button to turn the VOD916 on. Press the button again to turn the VOD916 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 the sources: DVD,
TV, AV1 and AUX.
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 CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons are used. When the SKIP
mode is disable, the TV will stop on all active channels.
5. ERASE/WRITE Button
While tuned to a channel, pressing this button will store or erase the channel from memory. The stored channel
numbers are displayed in “GREEN” on the LCD display screen, and the non-stored channel numbers are in
“RED”.

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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 sound to the previously set level.
8. ENTER Button
Used to implement setting selected.
9. LEFT ( ) Button
Allows the user to shift left in the menu options.
10. MENU Button
Allows the user to access the main menu.
11. RETURN Button
Allows the user to return to the menu while PBC on.
Note: This function only present on VCD2.0.
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 Display current AUDIO language & channel
4 times Display current ANGLE
5 times Display A-B current status
6 times Display REPEAT current status
7 times Display is turn off
For Title & Chapter, use cursor buttons to do title/chapter selection, then press Enter button to implement the selection.
For Subtitle, Audio, Angle, A to B & Repeat, press Enter key repeatedly to change the options. These options may vary
from disc to disc.
14. PAUSE ( ) Button*
Allows the user to pause the 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.
18. FWD ( ) Button
Allows the user to search in a forward direction at 2,4, 6 and 8 times the normal speed.
19. PLAY ( )Button*
Press this button to activate the play mode while a disc is loaded into the disc compartment.
20. STOP (n) Button*
DVD disc 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 A to point B.
24. REPEAT Button
Allows the user to repeat various positions of a DVD, CD or MP3.
25. Channel Down ( ) Button*
Use this button to decrease the channel number to the desired channel and to scroll downward in the menu
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26. SETUP Button
Allows the user to select the DVD player’s 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 on screen picture adjustment display the “adjustment bars” for BRIGHTNESS,
CONTRAST, COLOR or TINT. Once the desired adjustment bar is displayed, use the VOLUME UP/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 depressed.
29. VOLUME DOWN (-) Button*
Use these buttons to decrease the volume level of the headphone jacks. They are also used to make picture adjustments
in picture select mode.
30. VOLUME UP (+) Button*
Use these buttons to raise the volume level of the headphone jacks, They are also used to make picture adjustments
in picture select mode.
Note: The volume buttons will not affect the volume of wireless headphones or a wired RF 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 15, Headphones, or page 16, 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.

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32. EJECT ( )Button*
The disc will be ejected from disc compartment.
33. FM TRANSMITTER ON/OFF Button
Turns FM Modulator power on/off.
34. SOURCE SELECT Button*
With FM ON, used to selects the POD Audio (DVD and POD audio) or SAT Audio (Second IR input).
With FM OFF, used to select SAT Audio 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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Turning the VOD916 On or Off
1. Sliding the screen release lock forward 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 VOD916 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
with the vehicle’s interior lighting. Refer to the Installation
Manual for the wire connections. Do not leave the
vehicle unattended with the dome light switch in the on
position, as this could result in a discharged battery.
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Remote Sensor
The VOD916 incorporates two Infrared sensors which relay signals
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 an Audiovox
Video Cassette Player. The infrared sensor can relay signals from
most manufacturer’s remote controls to its respective component
connected to the Video 1 input. In this case you must use the remote
control supplied with the component.
Accessories
Wireless Headphones
The VOD916 includes a built-in infrared transmitter for use with Audiovox wireless headphones (Part Number IR2CHS-
Dual channel). 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
connected to the IR2 input can be received on the B channel of the dual channel wireless headphones (Part Number
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.
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Wired Headphones
There are two 1/8” headphone jacks on the VOD916 that can be used with any standard wired stereo headphones.
These jacks are controlled by the volume up / down buttons on the VOD916 remote control.
Wired FM Modulator
The VOD916 is equipped with an RF modulator, that allows you to listen to the VOD916 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.
AV1 Input
The video inputs may be connected to a Video cassette Player (VCP), video game system, or other audio / video
devices. To access the A/V inputs, turn the VOD916 on and press the source button on the VOD916 or the Source
button on the remote control until “AV1” is displayed on the screen. Turn the video source component on with its power
button or remote control. The VOD916 is now ready to play the audio and video signals from the source connected to
AV1 input.
AUX A/V Input
The VOD916 will accept an audio/video input through the RCA jacks located on the side of the unit. The audio / video
device could be a video game system, video camera, or other input device.
Video Out
The VOD916 provides a video output for an optional video monitor(s). (Refer to page 6 of the Installation Guide for
more details.) This output will provide a video signal that duplicates the signal displayed by the VOD916 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 disc 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
Press the Power button to turn the unit ON. Select DVD mode and insert the disc (Label Up) into the disc compartment.

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Settings and Adjustments
This chapter describes how to set and how to adjust using the on-screen SETUP menu.
Using the Setup Menu
Using the setup display, you can do the initial setup, adjust the picture quality, and set the various outputs. You can
also set a language for the on-screen display and the 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 ENTER button.
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. Presstu
and then use the (▼▲) buttons to select the desired
language. The user can select either English, French
or Spanish for the OSD language.

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Defaults Settings
Press the SETUP button and select Defaults. The DEFAULTS
SETUP allows you to reset ALL options to factory defaults.
Press and then press Enter to implement the reset.
Note : This function will not effect the Parental setting.
Settings for Display
Press the SETUP button and select Display. The DISPLAY
SETUP allows you to adjust screen setting (aspect ratio) Press
and then use the (▼▲)buttons to select the appropriate
settings.
4:3 / PS
This displays the wide picture on the screen with a
portion of the left & right side removed.
4:3 / LB
This displays the wide picture with black bands on the
upper and lower portions of the screen.
16:9
This displays a picture with black bands on the upper
and lower portion of the screen.
Then press ENTER to confirm your selection.

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Settings for Parental (Parental Control)
This section of the SETUP Menu allows user to control the content of movie playback from G to Adult.
The Parental Control function allows you to limit viewing to your preference.
1. Use the ▼▲ buttons to select from:
G (Children)
PG
PG 13
R
NC-17
ADULT (Adult)
Note:The lower the value, the more strict the limitation.
Press the Enter button to confirm the selection.
2. Input a password in 4 digits using the numeric buttons then press the Enter button.
The Default password is 3308.