Portable DVD Player with Color TFT LCD Screen D1800 USER’S MANUAL
A BEFORE USING THE DVD PLAYER Important! Please read the following instructions before attempting to operate the DVD Player B Rain and Moisture Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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CAUTION: This unit employs a laser system. To ensure the proper use of the unit, read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. To prevent direct exposure to the laser radiation, do not open the cabinet. Invisible laser radiation when the cabinet is opened or the interlocks are defeated. DO NOT stare into the laser beams.
Region Management Information – This Player is designed to respond to the Region Management Information recorded on DVDs, The region number of this player is “1”. If the region number described on the DVD does not correspond to the region number of this player, this player cannot play this disc. This Player will play DVDs made for “ALL” regions. This player will play DVDs with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL” see below. Dolby Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
The Digital Theater System (DTS) is a 5.1-channel surround sound system, which is widely used in movie theatres around the world, It allows the bit rate to be increased in order to provide good sound quality without excessively compressing the data. Linear PCM (LPCM) is a signal-recording format used in a CD. While a CD is recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit, a DVD is recorded at 48-kHz/16 bit up to 96kHz/24 bit.
C D1800 Main Features • • • • • • • 8 Inch “Slim-Line” Personal DVD Player Standard Screen (4:3) And Wide Screen (16:9) Displays Are Available Screen Saver, Prevent LCD From Being Damaged Dolby Digital AC-3 System Developed By Dolby Lab Parental Lock Makes It Easy To Control Content (Disc Dependent) Eight Language Supported OSD Compact Size, Easy To Carry Use Anytime And Anywhere Connects To Most Home TV’s Or Monitors.
D ABOUT THIS MANUAL • • E This Manual introduces how to use the controls on the unit and the Remote Control. Please review the symbols shown in the chart below.
A B C D BEFORE USING THE DVD PLAYER ........................................................................... 1 Rain and Moisture Warning .............................................................................................. 1 D1800 Main Features........................................................................................................ 6 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ................................................................................................ 7 E F 1.
GENERAL SETUP..................................................................................................... 28 11. SPEAKER SETUP...................................................................................................... 30 DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP......................................................................................... 30 PREFERENCES SETUP ............................................................................................ 31 VARIOUS DISC PLAY MODES ...................
19. GO TO PLAY DVD CD ..................................................................................... 36 WHILE PLAYING DVD.................................................................................................... 36 WHILE PLAYING AUDIO CD ......................................................................................... 37 20. SURROUND PLAY 21. DISPLAY PLAY DVD DVD CD CD ............................................................................. 37 ....................
1. ACCESSORIES FOR D1800 DVD PLAYER Before using the D1800 DVD player, please check the contents of the package to make sure nothing is missing or damaged. Contact your dealer with any questions. Supplied D1800 DVD Player Components STANDARD ACCESSORIES FOR PORTABLE DVD PLAYER: A. B. C. D. Portable DVD Player Remote Control (Incl. One Cr 2025 Button Battery) Audio and Video Cords Automobile Lighter Adapter E. F. G. H.
2. TERMS FOR DISCS TITLE The images or music contained on a CD are divided into units. “Title” is the largest unit. Each Title is numbered so it is possible to search a disc by Title. CHAPTER A Title is composed of several smaller units called “Chapters”. Each Chapter is assigned a number so it is possible to search a disc by Chapter. NOTE: Some discs may not have numbered chapters. TRACK Audio discs are divided into units called “Tracks”. number for searching.
3. BEFORE OPERATING THE DVD PLAYER SAFETY INFORMATION • Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating the system and retain for future reference. • Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the DVD Player. See your dealer for qualified service personnel. • • Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment. The front of the liquid crystal display (LCD) screen may break when hit with a hard surface. If the screen is broken, do not touch the liquid crystalline material.
Foreign Substances Exercise care to prevent dirt and foreign objects from entering the DVD Player compartment. Be especially careful not to spill liquids of any kind onto the media controls or into the system. If liquid is accidentally spilled onto the system, immediately turn the system OFF and consult a qualified service technician. Cleaning the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Clean the display screen by using a damp soft cloth. Rub the screen gently until the dust, dirt or fingerprints are removed.
4. DVD PLAYER CONTROLS AND INDICATORS DVD PLAYER D1800 DVD Player Controls and Indicators Layout 1. TFT LCD MONITOR. 8-INCH MONITOR: Displays DVD disc images. 2. SPEAKERS: Provides the audio signal from the DVD Player. 3. DISC COMPARTMENT COVER: Protects the DVD disc during playback. 4. POWER ON/OFF BUTTON: Press this button to turn the DVD Player on. The DVD will be displayed on screen and the picture will appear in a few seconds. Press the button again to turn the DVD Player off. 5.
16. ENTER (PLAY) AND DIRECTION BUTTON: Used to select or switch a highlighted selection in the various DVD Player menus. 17. AUDIO IN: Allows the user to apply an external audio signal 18. VIDEO IN: Allows the user to apply an external video signal. 19. VOLUME: Allows the user to increase or decrease the audio sound levels 20. PHONES: Allows the user to listen to DVD player audio output signals through headphones. 21.
5. DVD PLAYER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT CONTROLS D1800 REMOTE CONTROL 1. Remote Control Button Layout DVD DIGEST BUTTON: (Menu Button) Play DVD disc and obtain the playing status of DVD digest menu instructions. 2. PBC ON/OFF BUTTON: This is selected for playing back control for DISC play mode. 3. NUMBER BUTTON: You can select Tracks or Main Menus/Submenus to press number keys for your selection. 4.
7. PAUSE/PLAY BUTTON: When playing a disc, press the PAUSE/PLAY button to pause the playback of a movie temporarily then press the PAUSE/PLAY button to restart the playback of the movie. 8. FB BUTTON: This button is used to fast reverse the play back of the movie at 2,4,6 and 8 times the normal playback speed. 9. FF BUTTON: This button is used to fast forward the play back of the movie at 2,4,6 and 8 times the normal playback speed. 10.
Play the previous chapter of a DVD disc or the previous track of an Audio CD. 22. PROGRAM BUTTON: Push to display a screen from which to program the playback of an Audio CD. 23. REPEAT BUTTON: Press this button once to repeat the current Chapter in play, press the button twice to repeat the current Title in play and pressing this button a third time will cancel the repeat command. 24. SHUFFLE BUTTON: This button is used to Shuffle music tracks for random playback. 25.
33. INFRARED TRANSMITTER: The Infrared Transmitter sends the commands from the remote to the unit.
6. CONNECTIONS CHARGING THE BATTERY 1. Connect the end of the supplied DC Power Adaptor cable to an AC wall outlet. 2. Connect the other end of the supplied DC Power Adaptor cable to the 15V DC IN (DC IN) jack on the side of the D1800 jack. When the battery is charging, a red LED will light while charging. Once the charging cycle is complete the LED will light green. NOTE: The battery will drain if connected to the unit. Unplug the battery from the unit to conserve power. USING THE EARPHONES 1.
CONNECTING THE D1800 TO A TV SET The Audio/Video Output Jacks are used to connect the D1800 to any TV/Monitor that is equipped with Audio/Video Input Jacks. 1. Connect one end of the supplied Audio/Video cable to all three off the color-coded Audio/Video Output Jacks on the back of the D1800 (Yellow=Video, Red and White=Audio). 2. Connect the other end of the Audio/Video cable to all three off the color-coded Audio/Video Input Jacks of the selected TV/Monitor.
7. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION C A B Amplifier Connection Refer to the illustration above for the following battery replacement steps: 1. Open the battery compartment (A) and remove the old battery 2. Insert one new button battery (CR 2025) into the battery compartment making sure that the “+” mark faces up (towards the backside of the Remote Control) 3. Slide the battery compartment to the closed position (C). 4. Point the Remote Control towards the Remote Sensor on the D1800.
8. CUSTOM BATTERY PACK OPERATION Rechargeable Battery Replacement RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK OPERATION: A. Insert the battery connective into the joiner of base case. B. Then slide battery slowly down onto the case. C. Turn on the hinge anti-clockwise with a coin. D. Align the battery case to the four rectangular nubs on the button of DVD PLAYER. and make sure the connection is secure. E. Push DVD PLAYER backward to lock connection.
9. BASIC D1800 OPERATING PROCEDURES The following describes how to play a disc in the D1800. 1. Press the “PUSH OPEN” button to unlock and open the disc compartment cover. 2. Press the “POWER” button to power on the unit, the Power LED will light up to indicate that the unit is on and is reading the disc. 3. During play: (a) Press the “ENTER” button in stop mode to start the playback of a disc. (b) Press the “PAUSE” button in play mode to stop the playback of a disc temporarily.
10. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING PROCEDURES DVD SET UP SETTING According to the recorded information and external equipment, set the following functions for DVD to obtain the best playing status. SETUP Remote Control SETUP Button 1. Press the “SETUP” button to access and configure the SETUP MENU MAIN PAGE. The following menu will be displayed: SETUP MENU -- MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP AUDIO SETUP PREFERENCES EXIT SETUP Setup Menu Main Page 2.
PAGE”. The following sub-menu will be displayed: --- SPEAKER SETUP PAGE--DOWNMIX > LT/RT STEREO MAIN PAGE Speaker Setup Page • Press the to select “DOWNMIX” t. The following sub-screen will be displayed: --- SPEAKER SETUP PAGE--DOWNMIX >> LT/RT >> STEREO MAIN PAGE Speaker Setup Page • Use the or buttons to highlight “STERO” • Push “ENTER” button to confirm 3. To exit from menus. Push direction buttons ( , ) and “ENTER” buttons to select the relevant exit paths.
Setup Menu Main Page • Push to select “EXIT SETUP” then push “ENTER” button to exit from the menu.
2. NORMAL/LB This setting is selected when the unit is connected to a normal TV. Wide-screen images are shown on the screen, with black bands on the top and bottom. 3. WIDE This setting is selected when the unit is connected with a 16:9 wide-screen TV. TV TYPE You may select the TV Type according to the color system of the TV to be connected. • Select " MULTI " for a Multi-System TV. • Select " NTSC " for a NTSC TV. • Select " PAL " for a PAL TV.
˙ON: Start the TFT LCD screen saver . ˙OFF: remove the TFT LCD screen saver . SPEAKER SETUP The setting structure of the SPEAKER SETUP menu is as follows: -- SPEAKER SETUP PAGE -DOWNMIX >> • LT/RT • STEREO MAIN PAGE The following describe the functionality of the DOWNMIX setup menus. DOWNMIX LT/RT: select this when you play a disc with DOLBY PRO-LOGIC Stereo, the disc signals can be decoded by the unit and reproduce realistic theater effects in your room.
DUAL MONO The is the output mode of the L and R signals of the set audio output. If it is set to "MIXED MONO", the function only works when the DVD being played is 5.1-CHANNEL. DYNAMIC RNG When the compression mode is set to "LINE OUT", this is selected to adjust linear compression rate to obtain the different compression results of the signals. PREFERENCES SETUP NOTE: The “PREFERENCE” menu is an active function only before the disc is in play mode.
AUDIO, SUBTITLES AND DISC MENU LANGUAGE SETTINGS If a language mentioned above is recorded on the disc, you can select AUDIO, SUBTITLES or DISC MENU languages. If not, the language recorded on the disc is shown. PARENTAL The content of a disc with lock function is evaluated by grades. You may select an age control grade, as needed. Example: Select "G" (CHILD), the scenes of violence not recommended for children are not played.
11. VARIOUS DISC PLAY MODES VOCAL ASSIST PLAY MODE In this mode you may select a desired language from a multi-language DVD. You may also select the right channel or left channel or stereo from a multi-channel CD. PLAYING DVD DVD When playing a DVD press the VOCAL ASSIST button and the following selections will be displayed on the screen in the order shown: AUDIO 1 VOCAL AUDIO 2 VOCAL AUDIO 1 AUDIO 2 NOTE: Disc languages differ from one to another.
FF 6X (DVD/MP3) FF 8X (DVD/MP3) PLAY FAST REVERSE 2. Press the ( ) button to FAST REVERSE the playback of the disc. The following messages are displayed on the screen each time you push the ( ) button in order. FR 1X (Audio CD Only) FR 2X (DVD/MP3/Audio CD) FR 3X (Audio CD Only) FR 4X (DVD/MP3/Audio CD) FR 6X (DVD/MP3) FR 8X (DVD/MP3) PLAY 3. Press the “Enter” button to re-enter the normal playback mode. 13.
The playback of the disc will remain in this mode until either the unit is turned off or step 3 below is preformed. To Repeat A Title: Press the “REPEAT” button twice and the message "TITLE REPEAT ON" will be displayed on the screen, then disappear. The playback of the disc will remain in this mode until either the unit is turned off or the “REPEAT” is turned off by performing step 3 below.
17. TURN OFF PBC This function is only accessible when the unit is in stop mode, push PBC until the TFT LCD screen shows "PBC OFF", then push "Enter button" to select tracks. 18. SUBTITLE PLAY DVD When playing a multi-subtitle DVD you may select one subtitle to show it on the screen. To enter the “SUBTITITLE” Mode: Press the “SUB-T” button on the Remote Control to select Subtitle preference.
Title number is highlighted. Press the number 6 button on the Remote Control to select Title 6. The following screen will be displayed: TITLE06/30 00/04 CHAPTER Repeat the steps above, select chapter 2 in title 6. TITLE06/30 02/04 CHAPTER WHILE PLAYING AUDIO CD When playing an AUDIO CD you can only enter a Time you wish to search for. Example: to play from 00:01:38 of a track. 1. Press the “GOTO” button on the Remote Control. The following screen will be displayed: GO TO __ __:__ 2.
time and “TITLE and CHAPTER”. 2. Press the “DISPLAY” button again and the screen will display the elapsed time of the TITLE. 3. Press the “DISPLAY” button once more and the screen will display CHAPTER ELAPSED time. 4. Press the “DISPLAY” button again and the screen will display “CHAPTER REMAINING” time. 5. Press the “DISPLAY” once more to exit time display. WHILE PLAYING AUDIO CD Example: Check the remaining time when play the Track. 1.
22. PROGRAM PLAY You may program the tracks on a disc and play them in the programmed order. PLAYING DVD 1. After the unit stops and press PBC OFF, push “PROGRAM Button” to select. The following screen will be displayed: PROGRAM P00:00 2. Press the number buttons in the order according to the titles (or chapters) to be programmed. Example: Push 2,8. The following screens will be displayed: PROGRAM P01:02 PROGRAM P04:08 Notes: P* *: * * Title (Chapter) number Program 3.
23. MP3 OPERATIONS Playing MP3 Discs MP3 is a format for storing digital audio. An audio CD-quality song can be compressed into the MP3 format with very little loss of quality, while taking up much less space. CD-R discs that have been encoded in MP3 format can be played on your DVD player. Press the “DISPLAY” button on the remote to Display the banner. The options below show you what happens when you press the DISPLAY button.
Skipping Songs Use the Next ( XXl ) button on the remote control to move to the next song. Use the Previous ( lWW ) button to move to the beginning of the currently playing song. Press the button again to move to the previous song. Using The Repeat Feature The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF. Pressing REPEAT consecutively changes the repeat options: • REP-ONE- repeats the songs that are playing. FOLDER REP- repeats the folder that is playing.
• Example, if you choose the number five song within the folder and it is the first song you have chosen, PROGRAM P01:05 appears. 4. You can continue to add songs to the list from within the same folder by using the up or down arrow button and then pressing “ENTER” to add it to the list. 5. When you are done creating the list, press “STOP” to end the programming. Then press “PLAY” to begin the program play mode.
24. TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, it is advisable to refer to the troubleshooting table below. 25. TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(s) DISC is loaded Incorrectly. DISC CANNOT BE DISC is dirty. PLAYED DISC is scratched or warped. SOLUTION(s) Load the DISC correctly. Clean the DISC. Replace the DISC NOTHING IS Video cable is disconnected. Connect the cable firmly.
26. D1800 SPECIFICATIONS DISPLAY • Aspect Ratios ................................................................………..........4:3 / 16:9 • Horizontal Image Resolution...........................................……….................480 • Pixels ..........................................................................…….......…........336,960 • Diagonal Viewable Screen Size (Inches)...............…….......….......................8" VIDEO AND AUDIO INPUT AND OUTPUT • Digital-To-Analog Audio Converter ........
12 MONTH DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Video Products AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
