NextBase Duo Cinema User manual

Instruction Manual
Duo Cinema
Professional Automotive Rear Seat Entertainment System

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Regulatory Statements
FCC Statement
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CE Compliance Statement
This device meets the EU requirements (1999/5/EC) on the limitation of
exposureofthegeneralpublictoelectromagneticeldsbywayofhealth
protection.
WEEE Compliance Statement
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this
can not be disposed of as household waste. You must dispose
of your waste equipment and/or battery by handing it over to
the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electronic
equipment and/or battery. For more information please contact your
localhouseholdwastedisposalofce.

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Safety Instructions
Read through this manual carefully and observe the following safety
instructions before operating this device.
• Use only the car power cable and accessories supplied by NEXTBASE
dealer. Use of unauthorized accessories may void the warranty.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves,orotherequipment(includingampliers)thatproduceheat.
• Keep this device away from water, drinks, or all types of liquids.
• Do not drop or apply excessive force to this device.
• Disconnect this device from the power supply when not in use.
• It is forbidden by law to duplicate, broadcast, play in public, or rent
copyrighted material without permission.
• Do not use alcohol based products to clean your device. Clean only with
dry cloth. Always disconnect this device from the power source before
cleaning.
• Refer all servicing to authorized NEXTBASE repair centres only. Do not
attempt to repair this device yourself. Doing so may result in electric shock
and will void the warranty.
• Keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING USE OF THIS DEVICE IN A VEHICLE
• We strongly advise against the driver of a vehicle using this device, whilst
moving.
• Most countries and states have laws which prohibit or severely restrict the
use of this device in vehicles while driving, where the driver can see the
screen. Please adhere to these laws.
• Do not leave this device in places where the temperature is extremely low
(about -10ºC or lower) or extremely high (about 50ºC or higher), such as
inside the passenger cabin or trunk in midsummer.
• Always switch the engine on before connecting power via the car power
cable.
• Always disconnect the power from this device before switching off the
engine.

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Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................5
Package Contents........................................................................................... 5
Product Overview............................................................................................ 6
Player......................................................................................................... 6
Monitor....................................................................................................... 7
Stanchion Mounts ...................................................................................... 7
Remote Control ............................................................................................... 8
Functions Overview ................................................................................... 8
Replacing the Battery ................................................................................ 8
Getting Started..............................................................................................9
Installing Duo Cinema in Vehicle..................................................................... 9
Turning the Power On/Off ..............................................................................11
Turn the Power On....................................................................................11
Turn the Power Off....................................................................................11
Making Connection ....................................................................................... 12
Insert the DVD Disc ................................................................................. 12
Connect to HDMI Input Source................................................................ 13
Insert USB Flash Drive ............................................................................ 13
Connect Headphones .............................................................................. 14
Conguring the Settings............................................................................15
General Operations....................................................................................... 15
Switch the Input Source........................................................................... 15
Media Playback ....................................................................................... 15
ConguringtheSettings................................................................................ 18
DVD Menu (DVD/USB input source only)................................................ 18
Screen Menu ........................................................................................... 21

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Introducon
NEXTBASE “Duo Cinema” is a new dual-screen rear seat car entertainment
system that will revolutionize the way we view in car entertainment. Duo
Cinema has been designed to keep passengers entertained on the move with
the greatest of ease. Users can easily send videos, pictures, and music from
theirportabledeviceorUSBashdrivetoDuoCinematowatchwhatthey
want.
Package Contents
The following items come with your package. If any of them is missing, please
contact your local NEXTBASE dealer.
Duo Cinema (Player & Monitor)
Car Power Cable Remote Control Stanchion Mounts
Quick Start Guide
Carrying Bag Hex Key
L-wrench
Cable Lock Instruction
Manual
Quick Start
Guide
Note:
♦The actual products might appear slightly different from illustration shown above.

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Product Overview
Player
Speakers
Open button
HDMI1 port
HDMI2 port
USB port
Headphone jack
DC IN jack
Volume
(Up) key
Volume
(Down) key
Stop key
Mount slot
Power key
Source key
Play/Pause
key
IR Headphone LEDs

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Monitor
Stanchion Mounts
Speakers
Headphone
jack
Volume
(Up) key
Volume
(Down) key
Backlight
(Up) key
Mount slot
Power key
Backlight
(Down) key
DC IN jack
AV IN port
AV IN port
DC IN jack
Locking latches
Latch pads
Backplate
Bracket

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Remote Control
Funcons Overview
Replacing the Baery
1Pressrmlythe
latch and pull out
the battery holder.
2Remove the old battery and
insert a new lithium coin battery
(CR2025) into the battery holder
with the positive side (+) facing
up.
3Install the battery
holder back into
its slot.
Note:
♦Remove the battery from the remote control when not in use for extended
periods of time to prevent possible battery leakage.
Power button
Turn this device on/off.
Source button
Switch the input source.
IR Headphones button
Switch the IR headphones channel.
Function button
Access the Function menu.
Navigation buttons
• Navigate through menus
and choose an item.
• / : go to previous
or next chapter/track or
scene during playback.
• / : scan forward/
backward at 2x, 4x, 8x,
16x, or 32x speed.
Virtual Number button
Bring up the number
keyboard.
Volume (Up) button
Increase the volume level.
OK button
Conrmtheselectionor
enter the submenu.
Play/Pause button
Play or pause playback.
Volume (Down) button
Decrease the volume level.
Mute button
Enable/Disable the mute
function.
Setup button
Access the Setup menu.
Stop button
Stop playback.

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Geng Started
Installing Duo Cinema in Vehicle
Thisdeviceisspecicallydesignedtobemountedbehindthedriverand
passenger seats.
1Remove the screws to release both locking latches on the stanchion mount.
2Position the bracket on the bars of the headrest. Fasten the screws on both
lockinglatchestoxthebracketrmlyonthebars.
Note:
♦Make sure the stanchion mount of the player is installed on the RIGHT headrest.
3Connect the player and the monitor with the AV/Power cable (one end of the
car power cable) as shown in the following illustration.

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4Slide the mount slot of the player into the backplate of the stanchion mount
fully until it clicks into place. Repeat the same procedure to install the
monitor on the LEFT headrest.
5Adjust the player/monitor to the desired viewing angle.
Note:
♦To remove the player/monitor from the stanchion mount, pull and hold the release
latch upwards and then slide the player/monitor off to disengage the connection.

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Turning the Power On/O
Use only the supplied car power cable to power on this device.
Note:
♦The supplied car power cable is for 12VDC vehicles usage only. If the player is
used in a 24VDC vehicle, it may cause damage that is not covered by warranty.
♦Always start the vehicle engine before connecting the player to the power supply or
damage could result due to electrical surges during engine start.
Turn the Power On
Plug the other end of the car power cable to the cigarette lighter socket of your
vehicle. This device automatically turns on.
Note:
♦If you have properly connected both player and monitor, the picture and sound of
player transfer to the monitor automatically.
Turn the Power O
Press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds to turn this device off.
Note:
♦You can also turn off this device by touching the key on the player.
♦To turn off the monitor individually, simply touch its key.

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Making Connecon
This section guides you on how to insert a DVD disc and connect your Duo
Cinema to an external device.
Note:
♦ Do not unplug the USB ash drive or disconnect the cable connection during the le
playback.
Insert the DVD Disc
1On the player, press the Open button and carefully open the disc cover.
2Place the disc in the compartment with the label facing up. Make sure that it
is completely seated in the indent.
3Close the disc cover by gently pressing until it clicks into place.

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Connect to HDMI Input Source
You can use this device to play your favorite multimedia content (videos,
pictures, and music) from your portable device (i.e. smartphone or tablet).
1Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI1/HDMI2 port of the player.
2Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of the portable
device.
Insert USB Flash Drive
YoucanalsousethisdevicetoplayyourlesstoredintheUSBashdrive.
SimplyplugintheUSBashdrivetotheUSBportoftheplayer.
Note:
♦ To copy your favorite multimedia les, plug in the USB ash drive into your
computer USB port and transfer the les to the root directory of the USB ash drive.

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Connect Headphones
Duo Cinema is equipped with built-in speakers. However, you may also use a
set of headphones for personal listening. To use headphones, just plug in your
headphone cable into the headphone jack of the player and/or monitor.
With the built-in IR transmitter, you can use wireless headphones. When the
IR headphone is connected to the player, you can select the channel your
prefer by simply pressing the button on the remote control.
Press the button repeatedly to toggle the IR headphones channel.
Channel A Channel B Off
Note:
♦When the headphones are connected, the speakers of Duo Cinema will be muted.
♦When the IR headphones are connected, the built-in speakers are not muted. To
adjust the volume level of the speakers, do the following:
BOn the player, you can adjust the volume level by touching the or key on
the device or pressing the volume button ( or ) on the remote control. To
mute the speakers, press the button on the remote control.
BOn the monitor, you can only adjust the volume level by touching the or
key on the device. The volume button ( or ) on the remote control does
not work.
♦To avoid hearing damage, it is highly recommended to set the volume level to its
minimum level rst before plugging in the headphones.

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Conguring the Sengs
General Operaons
Switch the Input Source
By default, this device is in DVD mode when it is turned on. To switch the input
source, perform the following:
1Press the button.
2Press the or button to select the desired input
source.
3Press the buttontoconrmtheselection.
Note:
♦You can also switch the input source by touching the key on the player. Touch
the key repeatedly to toggle the input source.
♦If there is no signal detected, a “No Signal” message will appear on the screen.
Media Playback
Selecting File (USB input only)
MakesureyouhavepluggedinaUSBashdriveontheplayer.
1Press the or buttontoselectthedesiredle.
00:00
002 / 009
\
System Volume Information
P1010314
P1010315
song_01
song_02
song_03
Res. 225 x 300
00:00
MP3
MP3
MP3
2Press the buttontoconrmtheselection.
• Ifaphotoleisselected,theimageappearsinfullscreen.
• Ifamusicorvideoleisselected,themusic/videostartsplaying
automatically.
Source
DVD
USB
HDMI1
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Using the Function Menu
To access the Function menu during playback, perform the following:
1Press the button to bring up the Function menu.
2Use the , , , or button to select the desired function.
3Press the button to conrm the selection.
4Press the button repeatedly to change the setting.
Note:
♦The Function menu will disappear within 3 seconds if there is no operation.
Search
Locate the chapter to play. Subtitle
Change the subtitle language.
Repeat
Select the repeat mode.
Audio
Change the audio language.
Menu
Display the DVD
menu.
Title
Display the DVD
title.
Zoom
Zoom the picture on the screen.
Playback Speed
Slow playback at 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16 speed.
Mute
Turn on/off the volume.
Display
Display the
playback
information
about title/
chapter elapsed
or remaining
time.
Return
Return to the DVD
menu.
MENU SRCH SUB
TITLE ZOOM AUD
DISP
MUTE
Root Menu
Subtitle
Title Elapsed
T 01 / 12 C 03 / 25 0:14:56
ALLMute Off
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Adjusting the Volume Level
To adjust the volume level, do the following:
• Press the button on the remote control
or touch the key on the player/monitor to
decrease the volume level.
• Press the button on the remote control
or touch the key on the player/monitor to
increase the volume level.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
To switch the screen brightness, perform the following:
1Press the button to bring up the main menu.
Note:
♦For HDMI input source, skip Step 2.
2Press the or button to select Screen Menu. Then press the button
to enter Screen Menu.
3Press the or button to select
Brightness. Press the button to
conrmtheselection.
4Press the or button to adjust the
setting.
Note:
♦The OSD menu will disappear within 3
seconds if there is no operation.
♦To adjust the screen brightness of the monitor,
simply touch its or key repeatedly to adjust
the setting.
PICTURE
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Hue
Language
Reset
English
60
50
50
50

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Conguring the Sengs
DVD Menu (DVD/USB input source only)
1Press the button to bring up the main menu.
2Press the or button to select DVD Menu. Then
press the button to enter DVD Menu.
3Press the or button to select a menu category. Then press the
buttontoconrm.
General Audio Video Preference
- - General Setup Page - -
TV Display
Angle Mark
Screen Saver
Resume Function
PS
On
Off
Off
General Audio Video Preference
Downmix Stereo
General Audio
General Audio Video Preference
- - Video Setup Page - -
Resolution
General Audio Video Preference
- - Preference Page - -
TV Type
Audio
Subtitle
Disc Menu
Parental Control
Default
NTSC
Eng
Off
Eng
Video Preference
4Press the or button to select an option and then do the following:
• Press the button to enter the submenu.
• Press the or button to select the desired setting and press the
button toconrm.
Note:
♦The OSD menu will disappear within 3 seconds if there is no operation.
Setup
DVD Menu
Screen Menu

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The following menu options are available in DVD Menu:
Menu Option Description
General
General Audio Video Preference
- - General Setup Page - -
TV Display
Angle Mark
Screen Saver
Resume Function
PS
On
Off
Off
4:3 Panscan
4:3 Letter Box
16:9 Widescreen
Wide Squeeze
TV Display Select the aspect ratio.
Angle Mark
This function only works with the DVD discs
contain scenes recorded at different angles.
Set the setting to On to view a scene at one
of those angles.
Screen Saver Enable/Disable the screen saver function.
Resume
Function
Enable/Disable the resume function. When
this function is enabled, the DVD system will
remember the point in a DVD when the
button was pressed during playback. When
the button is pressed again, the playback
will begin from the stop point.
Note:
♦Resume Function may not be available on
some DVD discs.
Audio
General Audio Video Preference
Downmix Stereo Stereo
Downmix Enable/Disable the stereo audio.

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Menu Option Description
Video
General Audio Video Preference
- - Video Setup Page - -
AUTO
480I
480P27
720P60
576I
576P27
720P50
Resolution
Resolution Select the video resolution.
Preference
General Audio Video Preference
- - Preference Page - -
TV Type
Audio
Subtitle
Disc Menu
Parental Control
Default
NTSC
Eng
Off
Eng
PAL TV
Multisync TV
NTSC TV
TV Type Select the TV type based on your local
region.
Audio Select your preferred audio language from
those included on the DVD disc.
Subtitle Select your preferred subtitle language from
those included on the DVD disc.
Disc Menu Select your preferred menu language from
those included on the DVD disc.
Parental
Control
This function only works with DVD discs
that have been assigned a rating. Set the
parental control level to prevent children
from watching unsuitable discs.
Default Reset all settings to the factory default
settings.