Mobile/Home DVD Video Player MVDVD2 Operating Manual
Safety Precautions WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR AVIS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PART INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Safety Precautions FCC NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rule. 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.
Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing.
Important Safety Instructions Continued 4. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 5. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. 6. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Important Safety Instructions 12. Disc Tray Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it is closing. It may cause serious personal injury or do damage to the machine. 13. Burden Do not place a heavy object on or step on the product. The object may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious damage to the product. 14.
Important Safety Instructions 17. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18. Replacement Parts When replacements parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or the same substitutions may results in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 19.
Precautions Handling Your DVD ■ When Shipping the DVD video player, the original shipping carton and packing materials should be used. For maximum protection, repack the unit as it was originally packed at the factory. ■ Do not use volatile liquids, such as insect spray, near the DVD video player. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with the DVD video player for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish.
Precautions To Obtain a Clear Picture The DVD video player is a high technology, precision device. If the optical pick-up lens and disc drive parts are dirty or worn down, the picture quality becomes poor. To obtain a clear picture, we recommend regular inspection and maintenance (cleaning or parts replacement) every 1,000 hours of use depending on the operating environment. For details, contact your nearest dealer. Beware of Moisture Condensation Moisture condensation damages the DVD video player.
Table of Content Introduction ...................... 1 Selecting Subtitles ............. 30 Safety Precautions .............. 2 - 3 Using the On-Screen Display .............................. 31 Important Safety Instructions .......................................... 4 - 7 Precautions ........................ 8 - 9 Setting the Parental Lock ... 32 - 33 Customizing the Function Settings ............................. 34 Identification of Control ...... 11 Notes on Discs ...................
Identification of Control FRONT PANEL MVDVD2 BACK PANEL INSTALLATION MOUNTING When choosing a mounting location, the DVD unit should be stable and in a position where sufficient cooling is available. Before mounting, attach the supplied brackets and hardware for top or bottom mount. Plug the supplied cigarette lighter adaptor cord into the back of the DVD unit and run the wire to a accessory power outlet. (Some vehicles do not have accessory power outlets. In this case, the cigarette lighter must be used.
Remote Control OPERATING WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL Operating DVD video player with the remote control.
Remote Control PREPARING THE REMOTE CONTROL To operate the DVD video player, insert the batteries into the remote control as follows: 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert batteries (AA size). Make sure to match the + and - on the batteries to the marks inside the battery compartment. 3 Close the cover. NOTE: Since incorrect use of batteries might cause them to leak or corrode, observe the following precautions: • Do not install the batteries in the wrong direction.
What is MP3 and VCD? WHAT IS MP3? MP3 is an audio compression technology. The name MP3 stands for Mpeg1 Audio layer 3 and its compression algorithm is based on a complicated psycho-acoustic model. This model is based on the fact that the human ear can not hear all the audio frequencies. The human hearing range is between 20Hz and 20kHz and is most sensitive between 2kHz and 4 kHz.
Continued What is MP3 and VCD? PLAYING IN MP3 FORMAT You can play an MP3 CD using a different “PLAY MODE”, such as: - “FOLDER” (normal playback) - “FOLDER R” (repeat playback on a specific folder) - “REP-ONE” (repeat playback on a song) - “SINGLE” (playback a song only one time) - “SHUFFLE” (random playback) 1. Insert an MP3 CD, the DVD video player will initialize the disc and the directory (folder) will be shown on the TV screen.
What is MP3 and VCD? PLAYING IN MP3 FORMAT 3. Press ENTER to play the MP3 file. Press or during playback to skip the tracks. If you need to return to the main directory (folder), press STOP and select the first folder on the upper right column. NOTE: • The upper left column is a list showing the name of folder. The upper right column is a list showing the name of song and the sub-folder. • Fast Forward or Fast Reverse are not available during MP3 playback.
Playing Back A Disc Continued This section shows you the basics on how to play back a disc. WARNING Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray as it closes. Otherwise cause serious personal injury could result. BASIC PLAYBACK Preparations • When you wish to play back DVD video discs, or a VIDEO CD, turn on the TV and select the video input source connected to the DVD video player.
Playing Back A Disc FOR A HIGHER QUALITY PICTURE Occasionally, some picture noise, not usually present with a normal broadcast may appear on the TV screen while playing back a DVD video disc. This may occur because the high resolution pictures on these discs include a lot of information. While the amount of noise depends on the TV you use with this DVD video player, you should generally reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD video discs.
Playing Back A Disc Continued HOW TO STOP PLAYBACK Press the STOP button. The DVD video player will stop. STOP Press the PLAY/ENTER button to replay. Press STOP again. The DVD video player returns to chapter 1 or track 1. HOW TO REMOVE THE DISC Press and release the OPEN/CLOSE button. Wait until the disc tray is completely open before removing any disc. After removing the disc, press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. O/C NOTE: At the completion of each movie, a menu screen will appear.
Playing Back A Disc PLAYING AT 2X, 4X, 6X, OR 8X THE NORMAL SPEED You can play back a disc at 2x, 4x, 6x, or 8x the normal speed. Press the REW or FWD button during playback. The playback speed becomes 2x the normal speed. The playback speed changes each time you press the REW or FWD button.
Continued Playing Back A Disc PLAYING IN SLOW-MOTION A disc can also be played back in slow-motion. TV SCREEN (FORWARD) SF 2x 1/2 the normal speed SF 4x SF 8x 1/4 the normal speed 1/8 the normal speed SR 4x SR 8x 1/4 the normal speed 1/8 the normal speed PLAY normal speed TV SCREEN (REVERSE) SR 2x 1/2 the normal speed PLAY normal speed TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK. Press PLAY/ENTER. The playback speed becomes 1/2, 1/4, or 1/8 of the normal speed each time you press the SLOW button.
Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 VIDEO CD/Audio CD DVD VIDEO DISCS ARE NORMALLY DIVIDED INTO TITLES. THE TITLES ARE SUB-DIVIDED INTO CHAPTERS. MOREOVER, VIDEO, AUDIO and MP3 CDs ARE DIVIDED INTO TRACKS. YOU CAN CONVENIENTLY LOCATE ANY SPECIFIC TITLE, CHAPTER, OR TRACK WITH THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER. LOCATING A TITLE USING THE TITLE MENU You can locate a specific title using the title menu function, if a DVD video disc contains a title menu. 1.
Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track Continued LOCATING A TITLE If a DVD video disc contains title numbers, you can locate a specific title by directly selecting a title number. 1. Press GOTO during playback. Make sure that the space next to TITLE is highlighted. Example of a title menu. TITLE: / / / 2. Press the want. 02 GOTO /02 CHAPTER: 03/03 buttons to select the title and chapter you 3. Press the corresponding number buttons for the title you want. 2 e.g.
Locating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track SWITCHING BETWEEN TWO VIDEO SOURCES The SWITCH button on the remote control is used to switch between the DVD video player display and the external device connected to the A/V inputs on the front panel of the DVD video player. SWITCH LOCATING A SPECIFIC CHAPTER OR TRACK This DVD video player allows you to locate consecutive chapters or tracks. Press the SKIP or button repeatedly to display the requested chapter or track.
Repeating a Specific Title, Chapter or Track Continued THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO PLAY BACK A SPECIFIC TITLE, CHAPTER, TRACK, OR SEGMENT REPEATEDLY. (TITLE REPEAT, CHAPTER/TRACK REPEAT, A-B REPEAT) HOW TO REPEAT A TITLE, CHAPTER, OR TRACK 1. Select the title, chapter, or track you want to repeat. 2. Press the REPEAT button. REPEAT The repeat mode changes, each time you press the REPEAT button. DVD video disc CHAPTER REPEAT ON Repeats the same chapter. TITLE REPEAT OFF Repeats the same title.
Repeating a Specific Segment HOW TO REPEAT A SPECIFIC SEGMENT 1. Press the A-B button at the beginning of the segment in which you want to repeat playback. (point A) A-B 2. Press the A-B button again at the end of the segment. (point B) The DVD video player will automatically return to point A and start to repeat playback of the selected segment (A-B). 3. Press the A-B button to cancel the A-B repeat function. The DVD video player will revert to normal playback mode.
Zooming a Picture ZOOMING A PICTURE You can zoom a picture. You can shift the zoom point as well. Press ZOOM during normal playback or slow - motion. The DVD video player magnifies in the center of the picture. ZOOM X 2 ZOOM ZOOM X 4 If you press / / / during zoom playback, the zoom point shifts. TO RESUME NORMAL PLAYBACK. Press ZOOM during zoom playback. ZOOM NOTE: • When the DVD video player is turned off, or if the discs are removed, the program item will be removed.
Selecting the Camera Angle/Selecting a Language THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO SELECT FROM SEVERAL DIFFERENT ANGLES AND LANGUAGES. ANGLE 1 ANGLE 2 Good evening Selecting the camera angle Bonsoir Buenas tardes Selecting a language HOW TO CHANGE THE CAMERA ANGLE If the DVD video disc was recorded from multiple angles, you have the option of changing the camera viewing angle of the scene you are watching. 1. Press the ANGLE button while playing back a scene recorded with multiple angles.
Selecting the Camera Angle/Selecting a Language HOW TO SELECT A PLAYBACK AUDIO SETTING This DVD video player allows you to select a preferred language and sound recording system from those included on the DVD video disc. 1. Press the AUDIO button during playback. AUDIO - 1/3 : AC - 3 5.1 ENGLISH AUDIO AUDIO - 2/3 : AC - 3 5.1 ENGLISH AUDIO - 3/3 : AC - 3 5.1 SPANISH AUDIO - 1/3 : AC - 3 5.1 FRENCH Language Dolby AC-3 Total Audio Channels Current Audio Position 2.
Selecting Subtitles THIS DVD VIDEO PLAYER ALLOWS YOU TO DISPLAY THE DISC SUBTITLES ON YOUR TV SCREEN. Good evening Bonsoir Buenas tardes HOW TO DISPLAY SUBTITLES You have the option to select a preferred subtitle from those included on the DVD video disc. Press the SUB-T button during playback. SUB-T SUBTITLE 1 1/03 SUBTITLE 2 2/03 SUBTITLE 3 3/03 SUBTITLE OFF To TURN OFF the subtitles. Press the SUB-T during playback until the subtitle disappears.
Using the On-Screen Display YOU CAN VIEW INFORMATION ABOUT A DISC AND ITS OPERATIONAL STATUS ON THE TV SCREEN. CHECKING THE OPERATIONAL STATUS You can view the current title number, track number, and total playing time of the disc on the TV screen. Press DISPLAY during playback.
Setting the Parental Lock YOU CAN USE THE PARENTAL LOCK FUNCTION ONLY WITH DVD VIDEO DISCS EQUIPPED WITH THE PARENTAL LOCK FEATURE. SETTING THE PARENTAL LOCK DVD video discs equipped with the parental lock function are rated according to their content. The contents allowed by a parental lock level, and the way a DVD video disc can be controlled may vary from disc-to-disc.
Setting the Parental Lock 2. Press SETUP. The SETUP MENU appears on the TV screen. - - SETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP PREFERENCE SETUP EXIT SETUP GOTO PREFERENCES PAGE 3. Select PREFERENCE, press ENTER. - - SETUP MENU - - MAIN PAGE GENERAL SETUP SPEAKER SETUP DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP PREFERENCE PLAY/ENTER EXIT SETUP GOTO PREFERENCES PAGE 4. Select PARENTAL, press . T - - - PREFERENCE PAGE - - AUDIO 1. KID SAFE SUBTITLE 2. G DISC MENU 3. PG PARENTAL 4.
Notes on Discs ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions of this DVD video player. Some DVD video discs are produced in a manner that allows specific or limited operation during playback. As such, the DVD video player may not respond to all operating commands. Refer to the instruction notes of the disc in question. may appear on TV screen during operation.
Notes on Discs NOTES ON REGIONAL NUMBERS The region number of this DVD video player is 1. If region numbers, which stand for their playable area, are printed on your DVD video disc, make sure the disc plays region 1 or ALL. Otherwise, playback will not be allowed by the player (In this case, the DVD video player will display the message - “WRONG REGION”.) NOTES ON COPYRIGHT This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
Before Calling Service Personnel Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. SYMPTOMS AND CORRECTION Symptom Cause Correction No power • The power plug is disconnected • Connect the power plug into the power port securely. No picture • The TV is not set to receive DVD output • Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the DVD video player appears on the TV screen.
Before Calling Service Personnel The DVD video player does not start playback Buttons do not work • Insert a disc. (Check that the DVD or VCD or audio CD indicator in the DVD displays is lit.) • An unplayable disc is inserted. • Insert a playback disc. (Check the disc type and color system). • The disc is placed upside down. • Place the disc with the playback side down. • The disc is not placed within the guide. • Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. • The disc is dirty.
Specifications DVD VIDEO PLAYER/OUTPUTS/SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES DVD VIDEO PLAYER Power Supply Power Consumption Operating Temperature Mass External Dimensions Signal System Laser AC/DC + 12V + 1V 3 AMPS MAX. 5º C to 45º C (41º F to 113º F) 1 kg 200 x 85 x 300 mm (W/H/D) PAL/NTSC/MULTI Semiconductor laser, wavelength 650 nm OUTPUTS Video output (Composite video) Audio output (digital audio) Audio output (analog audio) 1.0 V (p-p), 75 , negative sync., pin jack x 1 0.5 V (p-p), 75 , pin jack x 1 2.
Memo Continued DISCS AND OUTPUT SOUNDS DVD Video Discs Sound recording system Audio setting on the setting screen ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack Dolby Digital Audio setting on the setting screen ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack 48kHz Linear PCM 96kHz SPDIF /RAW SPDIF /PCM SPDIF /RAW SPDIF /RAW SPDIF /RAW SPDIF /PCM _____ o _____ o _____ o o Dolby Digital bitstream PCM (48kHz) MPEG 2 bitstream PCM (48kHz) PCM (48kHz) PCM (48kHz) _____ VCD Sound recordin
Memo ON VIDEO CD This DVD video player supports the VIDEO CD with PBC (Version 2.0) (PBC) which is the abbreviation for Play Back Control. You can enjoy two kinds of playbacks, depending on types of disc. TYPE OF DISC HOW TO ENJOY VIDEO CD without PBC Audio and movie can be played back by (VERSION 1.1) operating the unit in the same way as the audio CD. VIDEO CD with PBC (VERSION 2.
Warranty 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Mobile Video Products AUDIOVOX 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.
Warranty Continued This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.
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