Audiovox DVD1500 User manual

Owner’s Manual
DVD1500
Article Nr. 25070PD2580090
128-5930
Portable
DVD/VCD/SVCD/CD
Player
1-800-645-4994
Customer Service

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - PLEASE READ FIRST
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Head all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Clean only with a damp cloth.
6. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heatregisters,stoves,orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers)
that produce heat.
8. Donotdefeatthesafetypurpose of thepolarized-typeplug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
The wide blade is provided for your safety. When the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for re-
placement of the obsolete outlet.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the DVD.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manu-
facturer.
12. Unplug this DVD during lighting storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servic-
ing is required when the DVD has been damaged in any way,
suchaspower-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the DVD, the DVD has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

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indicates a warning or notice regarding product operation.
indicates to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions.
indicates of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure.
WARNING SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL
This owner’s manual employs four different symbols to indicate the different types of warning message:
The double-square symbol indicates a classification of IEC 417 No.5172, to identify equipment meeting the safety re-
quirementsof DOUBLE INSULATION specified for ClassIIequipment.It can in no way be confusedwiththemanufacturer’s
name or other identifications.

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LASER EMISSIONS WARNING
This product is fitted with a laser-emitting device. Make
sure the device is shut down prior to opening player lid.
Pleasefollowthefollowingprecautionswhenoperating.
Failure to do so may result in fire, personal injury, or
equipment damage.
1. Do not operate controls, make adjustments, or per-
formprocedures other than asspecified in the DVDdrive
installationguide.
2. Onlyan authorized service technician should effect
repairs.
3. All DVD-equipped systems comply with appropri-
ate safety standards, including IEC 825. The installed
laser device complies with Class 1 government laser
performancestandards.This laser device does not emit
hazardous light and is fully enclosed during user opera-
tion and maintenance.
OUTDOOR USE WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
USING AN EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE
This product is sold with a power cord appropriate for
accessing an external power source. Make sure to use
only an appropriate external power source, as indicated
on the electricity ratings label. If you are unsure regard-
ing the type of power source in your area, consult an au-
thorized service provider or the local power company.
Refer to enclosed operating instructions for instructions
regarding using batteries with this product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - PLEASE READ FIRST

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BATTERY WARNING
The DVD player uses a NiMH battery pack as an
optionalitem. If handledimproperly,this battery pack
poses a risk of fire or burns. Do not disassemble,
crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose
of the battery pack in fire or water. Do not attempt to
open or service the battery pack. Replace only with
abatterypackdesignedspecificallyforthisproduct.
Discard spent batteries in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
USE AN APPROVED POWER CORD
If a power cord was not included with your pur-
chaseor you have lost the power cord, you should
purchase a power cord approved for use in your
countryand properly rated for product voltage and
current requirements (refer to product electrical
rating label). The power cord voltage and current
rating should be greater than said ratings for the
product. Furthermore, power cord wire must be a
minimum 0.75mm2 /18AWG with a recommended
length between 5 and 6.5 feet (1.5 to 2 meters).
Contact your authorized service provider regard-
ing further questions about power cord selection
and use.
ATTENTION
Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement in-
correct de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec
une batterie du même type ou d’un type
recommandé par le constructer. Mettre au rébut les
batteries usagées conform ément aux instructions
du fabricant.
LASER BEAM WARNING
CAUTION - Laser radiation when open and inter-
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CAUTIONS REGARDING DVD PLAYER
Do not move the player during playback
During playback, the disc spins at high speed, so do not
lift or move the player. Doing so may damage the disc.
When transporting the player
Be sure to remove the disc and close the lid when trans-
porting the player.
Also slide the power switch to the “OFF” position to turn
off the power, then unplug the power cord once “OFF” on
the display window appears. Transporting the player with
a disc loaded may result in damage.
Place of installation
Select a stable place near the TV or stereo system to
which you are going to connect the player.
Do not place the player on top of a TV or color monitor.
Install the player away from cassette decks or other de-
vices, which are easily affected by magnetic forces.
Do not place objects on top of the player
Do not place any objects on top of the player.
Turn off the power when not using the player
Depending on the TV reception conditions, stripes may
appear on the TV screen when the TV is turned on while
the player’s power is on. This is not a malfunction of the
playeror theTV. If this should happen, turn offthe player’s
power. Noise may also be generated in the sound of a
radio when the player’s power is on.
Special note regarding use of player in vehicles
We strongly advise against using the player while driv-
ing.
Most countries and states have laws, which prohibit or
severely restrict the use of the player in vehicles while
driving.
Donotleave theplayer or thebattery pack inplaces where
the temperature is extremely low or extremely high, such
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Doing so may warp the outer case or reduce the perfor-
mance or quality of the battery pack.
When carrying on planes
Heed the airline company’s rules.
When carrying in hospitals
Heed the hospital’s rules.
“Dolby”,“AC-3”and the double-Dlogo ( ) aretrade-
marks of the Dolby Sound Laboratory (USA). Con-
fidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby
Laboratories,Inc. Allrights reserved.Manufactured
under license from Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater
System (USA).
Thisproduct incorporates copyright protection tech-
nology that is protected by method claims of cer-
tain U.S. Patents and other intellectual property
rightsowned by Macrovision Corporation andother
rightsowners. Useof this copyright protection tech-
nology must be authorized by Macrovision Corpo-
ration, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
It’s forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show,
broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copy-
righted material without permission. DVD video
discsare copy protected, and anyrecordings made
from these discs will be distorted.

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NTSC/PAL Viewing Area Standards
This player was configured to meet the
broadcastingstandard used in your coun-
try or area while in the factory. Under nor-
mal conditions, you need not adjust the
PAL / NTSC setting. Most of Asia (exclud-
ing China) and the Americas use the
NTSCbroadcastingstandard. Europe,Ja-
pan, and China / Hong Kong use the PAL
broadcasting standard. If you use this
product in an area using a standard dif-
ferent from your own, simply turn off the
power, select the appropriate NTSC/PAL
settingon the back of theplayer,then turn
backon the power. Viewingdiscprograms
on hook up TVs with different broadcast-
ing standard will yield
poor image quality.
NOTE
Copy Guard Protection:
When the DVD player audio/video output is plugged into
the A/V input jacks of a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)
using the audio/video cables, (red, white and yellow
RCA jacks) poor picture quality may result (i.e. screen
on TV getting brighter and dimmer) due to Macrovision
copy guard protection contained on some DVD discs.
NOTE
When the DVD player is used with the battery as a
power source, ensure that the battery has been charged
for at least eight hours prior to connecting it to the DVD
player. In certain situations connecting a low charged
battery to the DVD player can result in a lock up of the
DVD player Controls. If this occurs, unplug the battery
from the DVD player and let the unit sit for 10 minutes
before plugging into the AC Adapter or connecting a
fully charged battery.

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Thank You!
We appreciate your purchase of the portable DVD player. This product in-
corporates the latest digital audio / video (AV) technologies to give you the
ultimate in listening and viewing pleasure. Before use, may we recommend
youfamiliarize yourself withthis ownermanual. Themanual discusses player
operation, the use of remote controller, system setup and player mainte-
nance. If you are interested in a specific topic(s), please refer to the index
on the next page. For quick start of using this player and gaining fundamen-
tal operating information about this player, you can refer to page 14 - Quick
Starting Guide.

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1 Thank You!................................................................... 10
2 Check Inventory........................................................... 12
3 Quick Starting Guide....................................................14
4 Player Functions .......................................................... 18
5 Player Controls ............................................................20
6 Remote Control Buttons .............................................. 36
7 System Setup ..............................................................50
8 Changing Setting During Play ..................................... 62
9 Programmed Play ........................................................ 70
10 Connecting AV Peripherals .......................................... 72
11 Setting the Password and Rating ................................78
12 Rechargeable Battery Installation and Use .................82
13 User Precautions and Simple Maintenance ................ 86
14 Specifications............................................................... 89
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Check Inventory
Before using the DVD player, please
make sure that you received all the
following items, in good order, with
your purchase. Some of the following
items may not come standard with
your player or be offered for optional
purchase.Please contact your autho-
rized retailer service regarding any
questions.
2Items Supplied
1. DVD Player - one
2. AC/DC Power Adapter - one
3. Digital Audio Signal Cable - one
4. AV Signal Cable - one
5. Power Cord - one
6. Wireless Remote Control - one
7. AAA Batteries for Remote Control - two
8. Owner Manual - one
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Items Supplied (Continued)
9. Rechargeable NiMH Battery
10. Car Power Adapter
11. S-Video Signal Cable
12. Stereo Earphones
2 Check Inventory
Optional Item
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Quick Starting Guide
1.Connecting to an External Power Source
Connect the power cord (provided with the player) to the side input plug and
to a wall outlet. The use of any other power supply device may result in
unstable voltage or power spikes that could damage the player. Do not use
the provided power cord with any other device. The transformer on the end
of the power cord will feel slightly warm during player operation or when
plugged into a socket. When player is not in use, always unplug the trans-
former from the power source.
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If you plan to power this DVD player using batteries, please first refer to page 82 of this manual.
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3.Press the OPEN Button To Open the Internal CD
Player Cover.
Do not press the OPEN button during player operation. During
play, first press the STOP button to cease play and then open the
CD cover. Never look directly at the laser-emitting device while the
CD player cover is open. Doing so could result in eye damage
caused by the laser light.
2.Press the OPEN Button To Open the Protective
Cover
The cover opens to a maximum 135° only. The player’s liquid crys-
tal display (LCD) is located on the cover’s reverse side. Take care
not to scratch or mar the screen with sharp objects. Close the cover
when the player is not in use.
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4.Inserting a DVD Disc
Align the center of the DVD disc with the center hole of the DVD player.
Press gently down on the DVD to snap the disc into place. Close the CD
player cover. Make sure that the laser-emitting device is never bumped or
contaminated by dust, etc. Try to keep the CD player cover closed as much
as possible to seal internal components from outside contamination.
5. Slide the Side Power Switch ON
At the left side of the unit, position the POWER slide switch to the ON/OFF
position. This switch is spring-loaded and will return to the center position
after it is released. Positioning the slide switch once again in the same
direction will turn power OFF.
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6.Press the PLAY button on the player face
In most cases, the DVD already inserted into the player will begin playing
automatically when power is turned on. If you insert a DVD (and close the
CD player cover) after turning on the power, the DVD should also begin play
automatically. To stop play, press the STOP button. Remember also to
turn off player power as well.
After pressing the STOP button, unless the power is also disabled,
the loaded disc should continue spinning.
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You are now ready to sit back and enjoy a
great DVD experience
Tostopplay atany time,press theSTOP button.Slid-
ing the POWER button to ON/OFF will then shut down
thepower supply. Finally,return the protective cover to
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Player Functions
4Multiple DVD Format Compatibility
The player can play the following disc formats - DVD, SVCD (Super VCD), VCD,
and music CD. The player automatically recognizes the appropriate format so all
you need do is put in the disc, sit back, and enjoy.
Large Active Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen
The player comes with an onboard 5.8-inch large format LCD screen. The screen
affords high-resolution, low glare, zero radiation emissions, and high clarity. Fur-
ther, the screen supports a 16:9 display format - compatible with that used by the
most advanced DVD output. The RGB true color display delivers accurate and rich
on-screen images.
Onboard Stereo Speakers and Earphone Plug
Two onboard speakers allow you to enjoy the player without cumbersome add-ons.
Plug in your earphones to tap into high clarity sound or to enjoy a program without
bothering those around you. The earphone plug onboard is an industry standard
3.5mm, compatible with all the best earphones available in the market.
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Broad Signal I/O Capabilities
Through the AV plug, the player can output to a broad spectrum of devices includ-
ing television monitors, amplifiers, tape recorders, and video projectors. Similarly,
the player can receive signals from an array of devices including VCRs, video cam-
eras, and even amplifiers for broadcast over its internal speakers, earphones, and
LCD monitor.
Digital Signal Output
The player can output in full digital, allowing full enjoyment from DVDs with sur-
round sound or DTS when the player is connected into an amplifier with digital
decoding capability. The result, 5.1 channel, theater sound, is on par with the best
movie theaters.
Automatic Power Saving Design
On battery power, when your player power has been shut off for over 10 seconds
theDVD uses it’s powersaving design. While the power used in thismode is minute,
it is still sufficient to keep the player on active standby, ready start immediately upon
power on. Please refer to page 31 for further information.
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Player Controls (1) While the player is in stop mode, press the SETUP
button (below the screen or on the remote control)
to bring up and manipulate various user variables
onscreen. Forremote control manipulation, please
refer to page 41. Once completed, press SETUP
once again to close out the setup screen.
Pressing on the BRIGHTNESS buttons allow you
to control the brightness level of the LCD screen.
This player is equipped with a 5.8-inch, 16:9, non-
radiation emitting large screen TFT panel. The dis-
play delivers colors that are sharp and vivid.
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Active Liquid Crystal Display
SETUP Button
BRIGHTNESS Button
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