Audiovox ADV8SR manual

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    ADV8SR 8" LCD MONIT OR & DVD PLA YER Owner/ Installation Manual[...]

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    2 Note: This Product incorporates copyright protection technology that is pro- tected by method claims of certain patents and other intellectual prop- erty rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other lim[...]

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    3 An LCD panel and/or video monitor may be installed in a motor vehicle and visible to the driver if the LCD panel or video monitor is used for vehicle information, system control, rear or side observation or naviga- tion. If the LCD panel or video monitor is used for television reception, video or DVD play , the LCD panel or video monitor must be [...]

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    4 A. Introduction Thank you for selecting the ADV8SR. The main features include a 8" Wide Screen (16:9 Aspect Ratio) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitor and a built-in DVD player. The unit applies the latest state of the art electronics. The unit is constructed to provide years of reli- able, trouble-free service. Please read the entire instr[...]

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    5 5. 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 pa- per, tape or glue on the disc. Do not expose the disc to direct sun- light or heat sources such as hot air ducts. Do not touch the sur- face of disc. Handle the disc by its edge. Clean the disc by wiping the d[...]

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    6 TOOLS REQUIRED: #2 Philips Screwdriver #1 Philips Screwdriver Utility or Razor Knife or Shears Wire Strippers Upholstery hook tool (for removal of panels as necessary) Electrical T ape Masking T ape Multimeter (to verify 12 volt DC and continuity: Do not use a test light or logic probe) Marker pen – to mark headliner Scribe (to mark trim ring i[...]

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    7 GENERAL INSTALLATION APPROACH: 1 ) Decide upon system configuration and options that will be installed (i.e.: what components, VCP, Tuner, RF Modulator/external amp, re- mote headphones, DVD, etc.). 2 ) Review all manuals to become familiar with electrical requirements and hook ups. 3 ) Decide upon mounting locations of all components and method [...]

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    8 Notes : The ADV8SR video system is only intended for an overhead, drop down installation. It is not intended for seat back or any other type of mounting. The hinging mechanism is designed for horizon- tal, drop down use only . VEHICLE PREPARATION: 1 ) Locate an accessory power source (+12v when key is in the ACC. and run positions, and 0v when ke[...]

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    9 MOUNTING THE ADV8SR Figure 2 NOTE: T wo of the mounting holes are located under the domelight cov- ers.[...]

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    10 1) Make the connections to the vehicle with the 5 pin wiring harness. 2) Connect the 5 pin harness to the mating connector on the Video Monitor . 3) Connect power harness to vehicle's electrical system by tapping into an accessory hot line. 4) V erify all functions of the system before final mounting of the finished assembly . NOTE: A VCP o[...]

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    11 CONNECTING THE DOME LIGHTS The dome lights in the video monitor require three connections to the vehicle's wiring. There are two common types of dome light circuits used, positive or negative switched. Positive systems supply voltage to the interior lights to turn them on, negative switched systems apply ground to illuminate the bulbs. T o [...]

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    12 Red / black - Lamp on Black / red - Lamp common Violet / brown - Lamp Auto T o 3 pin connector on Monitor To constant +12vdc To constant +12vdc Factory Door ajar switch or Body Control computer Factory Dome light circuit Positive Switched Dome lighting Negative Switched Dome lighting T o 3 pin connector To constant To constant Factory Door ajar [...]

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    13 E. Controls, Indicators, and Connectors 1. Unit V iew (Refer to Figure 6) Figure 6 1) FM Modulator Switch 2) A V 2 In Jack 3) Game Port 4) Headphone Jack 5) Power and Dome Light Connector 6) 6pin connector 7) FM Antenna 8) Previous Button 9) Play Button 10) Next Button 1 1) Disc Insertion Slot 12) Monitor Open Button 13) IR Sensor 14) Eject Butt[...]

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    14 2. Remote Control V iew (Refer to Figure 7) 1) Power Button 2) Display Button 3) Angle Button 4) Subtitle Button 5) A-B Button 6) Slow Button 7) Pause Button 8) Reverse Scan Button 9) Stop Button 10) Picture Button 1 1) DVD /A V1 /A V2 12) Zoom Button 13) Eject Button 14) Numeric Buttons 15) Audio Button 16) Repeat Button 17) Menu Button 18) Set[...]

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    15 POWER PLA Y SLOW P AUSE STOP FORW AR D REVERSE UP/DOWN/LEFT /RIGHT ENTER NUMBERS RETURN MENU REPEA T A-B DISPLA Y ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO ZOOM SETUP DVD/A V1/A V2 EJECT PICTURE VOLUME- VOLUME+ SKIP- SKIP+ T urn the unit on/off Start Playback Play at 1/2,1/4,1/8, or 1/16 normal speed Still Picture (1 time) Stop at the present playing point / (2 time[...]

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    16 H. 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 Monitor . The contents of the menu will vary depending on the disc content. Press MENU during playback to display the DVD root menu. Some DVDs only allow you to select disc playback options using the D[...]

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    17 3) SUBTITLE During disc playback press SUBTITLE* to select the desired subtitle language. (Y ou can see item 12 and 15 in Picture 1 change) 4) AUDIO During disc playback press AUDIO* to select the desired audio lan- guage. (Y ou can see item 10 and 17 change at the same time in Picture 1 change) *NOTE: Some DVD’s only allow access to these fun[...]

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    18 USING THE REPEA T FEA TURE The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF . Pressing REPEA T consecutively changes the repeat options: • Repeat Single - repeats the track that is playing. • Repeat All - repeats the disc that is playing. • Off As you toggle through the options, the repeat option changes. The selected repeat option loops rep[...]

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    19 4. Use the ( NEXT ) button to move to the next song. Press the (PREVIOUS) button to move to the beginning of the song. USING THE REPEA T FEA TURE The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF . Pressing REPEA T consecutively changes the repeat options: • Repeat Single(repeat playback of a song) • Repeat All(repeat playback of all folder) ?[...]

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    20 M. SETUP Press ‘SETUP’ to display the Main screen of the SETUP Menu. Press ‘SETUP’ again to exit the SETUP Menu and the unit will resume it’s last playback mode. Main ‘SETUP’ Menu Screen 1) Select the ‘LANGUAGE’ page using the LEFT/RIGHT button. ‘Language’ Display a. Select ‘OSD Menu’ using the UP/DOWN button, then pres[...]

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    21 b. Select ‘Subtitle’ using the UP/DOWN button, then press ENTER to enter the submenu. Select the ‘Subtitle’ language you desire using the UP/DOWN button, then press ENTER/LEFT to confirm the setting and exit. ‘Subtitle’ Display c. Select “Audio” using the UP/DOWN button, then press ENTER to enter the submenu. Select the audio lan[...]

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    22 2) Select the ‘Video’ Page by using the LEFT/RIGHT button. ‘Video’ Display a. Select ‘TV Display’* using the UP/DOWN button, then press ENTER to enter the submenu. Select the TV display you desire using the UP/DOWN button, then press ENTER/LEFT to confirm the setting and exit. ‘TV Display’ Display Normal/PS: This displays a pictu[...]

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    23 b. Select ‘TV Type’ using the UP/DOWN button, then press ENTER to enter the submenu. Select the TV type you desire using the UP/DOWN button, then press ENTER/LEFT to confirm the setting and exit . ‘TV Type’ Display c. Select ‘Angle Mark’ using the UP/DOWN button and then press ENTER to enter the submenu. Choose Angle Mark on or off u[...]

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    24 d. Select ‘Last Memory’ using the UP/DOWN button and then press ENTER to enter the submenu. Choose Last Memory on or off using the UP/DOWN button, then press ENTER/LEFT to confirm the setting and exit. ‘Last Memory’ Display *On: The unit will return to the last position on the disc. *Off: The unit will not return to the last position on [...]

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    25 3) Select ‘Rating’ by using the LEFT/RIGHT button. ‘Rating’ Display Select ‘Password’ using the UP/DOWN button. Input the password (For the first time use the default password 3308) and press ENTER to unlock the unit. Select ‘Rating’ using the UP/DOWN button and press ENTER repeatedly to change the rating level. Use the UP but- t[...]

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    26 N. Playing a Video Game (Refer to Figure 8) Change the source by pressing the DVD/AV1/AV2 button on the remote. The AV2 input jack is located on the left side of the unit. The AV1 input is the RCA connectors located on the top of the unit. Figure 8 Connect the A/V output from your game system to the RCA inputs (AV1) or the 1/8 (AV2)* input. Adju[...]

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    27 FM Modulator FM Frequency Select Switch P.Wireless FM Modulator The ADV8SR is equipped with built-in wireless FM Modulator*, that al- lows you to listen to the ADV8SR audio signal by tuning your vehicle’s radio to the selected frequency, (88.3, 88.5, or 88.7MHz). This fea- ture is accessed by using the FM Select switch on the left side of the [...]

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    28 Q. Specification Disc format: DVD/CD/MP3 Color system: NTSC/P AL Screen size: 8” Resolution: 1440 x 234 Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Video output: 1 Vp-p/75 Ohm, unbalanced Audio output: 1.4V rms/10kOhm Audio S/N: Better than 60 dB Dynamic range : Better than 85 dB Laser: Semiconductor Laser , Wave Length: 650 nm/790 nm Power source: DC[...]

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    29 1. Power Switch – Use this switch to turn the game controller on and off. 2. Reset Button – Return to game selection menu. 3. Start Button – Use this button to select a highlighted game. Also used to pause the game during play . 4. Directional Joystick – Used to scroll through the game menu. Used to control game movements. NOTE: X, Y , a[...]

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    30 Altered Beast Direction Pad : T o move down, left and right Button A : Attack Button B : Kick Button C : Jump Button RESET : Reset to the main Menu Button ST A R T : Pause, Enter into the game Columns III (Revenge of Columns) Direction Pad : Move down, left and right Button A : Switch the option Button B : Change the sequence of three jewels But[...]

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    AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that, should this product or any part thereof (except game controllers), under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 36 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced w[...]

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    128-7562 © 2006 AUDIOVOX Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788[...]