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Dual XDVD8281 Installation & Owner's Manual

Dvd multimedia receiver with 6.5” touch screen display
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XDVD8281
INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL
DVD Multimedia Receiver with 6.5" Touch Screen Display
TOUCH
Safety Notes:
The DVD video display of the in-dash unit will not operate while the vehicle is moving. This is a safety feature to
prevent driver distraction. In-dash DVD video functions will only operate when vehicle is in Park and the parking
brake is engaged. It is illegal in most states for the driver to view video while the vehicle is in motion.

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  • Page 1 XDVD8281 INSTALLATION/OWNER’S MANUAL DVD Multimedia Receiver with 6.5” Touch Screen Display TOUCH Safety Notes: The DVD video display of the in-dash unit will not operate while the vehicle is moving. This is a safety feature to prevent driver distraction. In-dash DVD video functions will only operate when vehicle is in Park and the parking...
  • Page 2 Copyright Notes This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property 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 limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

     - Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East 3 - Rep. of Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Parts of Southeast Asia 4 - Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, South America 5 - Eastern Europe, Russia, India, Africa 6 - China XDVD8281 PREPARATION Page 15-17 18-0...

  • Page 4: Warning Statement

    XDVD8281 PREPARATION Upon installation of this Monitor/DVD player (“unit”) into a vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must not operate this unit by watching videos or playing video games while driving. Failure to follow this instruction could lead to driver distraction which could result in serious injury or death to the vehicle’s occupants or persons outside the vehicle and/or...

  • Page 5: Safety Information/Precautions

    Please read all instructions carefully before attempting to install or operate. Due to its technical nature, it is highly recommended that your DUAL XDVD881 is installed by a professional installer or an authorized dealer. This product is only for use in vehicles with 1VDC negative ground only.

  • Page 6: Preparation/Mounting/Wiring

    • If required, snap desired trim ring into place. • Mount the iplug™ adapter to any smooth clean surface using the supplied double-sided tape or Phillips head screws. Mounting the XDVD8281 using OEM factory mounting brackets. Mounting the XDVD8281 using mounting...
  • Page 7 In-dash DVD video functions will only operate when vehicle is in Park and the parking brake is engaged. It is illegal in most states for the driver to view video while the vehicle is in motion. Altering or defeating this safety feature is a violation of law and is prohibited. XDVD8281 INSTALLATION...
  • Page 8 XDVD8281 INSTALLATION Wiring Diagram - Optional A/V Connections...

  • Page 9: Remote Control Overview

    Remove the battery holder Remove the battery from the battery holder Install the new battery Make sure to keep the (+) side up Insert the battery holder XDVD8281 OPERATION IR Remote Preparation Notes: • Remove the battery if the remote will not be used for a month or longer •...

  • Page 10: Control Locations - Monitor Closed

    XDVD8281 OPERATION Control Locations - Monitor Closed Power/Mute AM/FM Mode - Hotkey Auto Store/Preset Scan Mode Menu Rotary Encoder/Enter DVD Mode - Hotkey Monitor Notes: • This model incorporates a motorized moving monitor. Before final installation, make sure the monitor will not obstruct the dash, shifter or any other controls.
  • Page 11 XDVD8281 OPERATION Control Functions - Monitor Closed Power On/Off Press to turn the unit on. Hold for 3 seconds to turn the unit off. Mute Press MUTE to silence the audio; 00 will appear in the OSD (On Screen Display). Press MUTE again to cancel.
  • Page 12 XDVD8281 OPERATION Control Functions - Monitor Closed Up Arrow Down Arrow Play/Pause Info/Picture Monitor Open/Close Angle Position Reset Caution This button performs different functions depending on the current mode. A detailed description of the This button performs different functions depending on the current mode.
  • Page 13 In-dash DVD video functions will only operate when vehicle is in Park and the parking brake is engaged. It is illegal in most states for the driver to view video while the vehicle is in motion. XDVD8281 OPERATION...

  • Page 14: Control Locations - Remote

    XDVD8281 OPERATION Control Locations - Remote Mode Mute Open/Close Power Key #1 Key # Key #3 Volume Up Key #4 Key #5 Key #6 Volume Down Key #7 Key #8 Key #9 * The remote control uses one 3 volt Lithium CR05 battery. For best performance, replace only with CR05 or equivalent.
  • Page 15 Fast Forward Zoom Audio Angle Sub-Title XDVD8281 Control Functions - Remote Press once to incrementally select desired source. Press once to MUTE audio, press again to return audio. Press once to open monitor, press again to close the monitor. Press once to turn the unit on, press again to turn unit off.

  • Page 16: General Operation

    XDVD8281 OPERATION General Operation Power On/Off Mute Mode Optional Mode Selection Volume Audio Adjustment (from front panel) Audio Adjustment (from remote) Press to turn the unit on. Hold for 3 seconds to turn the unit off. Press MUTE to silence the audio;...
  • Page 17 Press Tint Press Note: Adjustments to Sharpness, Color, Contrast, Brightness, or Tint are only possible while in either Aux or Camera mode. XDVD8281 General Operation to increase, to decrease, or turn the rotary to adjust the level up PICTURE MENU...
  • Page 18 XDVD8281 OPERATION General Operation - Main Menu Main Menu Access Touch Access Buttons Rapid Dial Rotary Encoder There are three methods to access the MAIN menu: • Press MENU button on the front panel. • Press MENU button on the remote control.

  • Page 19: General Setup Menu

    Clock Mode 1Hr Camera Image Normal Video Format Auto TFT Auto Open XDVD8281 GENERAL Setup - Menu • Press GENERAL icon to access the GENERAL setup mode. • Select desired parameter you wish to change. • Page will return back to previous screen after 15 seconds of inactivity or by pressing the RETURN button.

  • Page 20: Anti-Theft Code

    XDVD8281 OPERATION GENERAL Setup - Menu General Setup Menu Settings Default Anti-theft Code 0000 Anti-theft active Load Factory defaults • Press GENERAL icon to access the GENERAL setup mode. • Press PAGE icon in the lower right corner. • Select desired parameter you wish to change.
  • Page 21 Adjusting RADIO Frequency Step 1 1) Touch top left corner of screen. Step 2 ) Touch GENERAL icon. Step 3 3) Touch USA. Step 4 4) Touch the setting for your region. Step 5 Touch RETURN to exit. XDVD8281 OPERATION...
  • Page 22 XDVD8281 OPERATION GENERAL Setup - Adjusting the Clock 12Hr Clock Mode Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4, 5 ,6 & 7 24Hr Clock Mode 1) Touch top left corner of screen. ) Touch GENERAL icon. 3) Touch 00:00 area in the CLOCK row.
  • Page 23 Step 9 & 10 XDVD8281 XDVD8281 1) Touch top left corner of screen. 3) Touch down arrow icon. 5) Enter 0000, then press OK. 7) Touch On.

  • Page 24: Screen Setup

    XDVD8281 OPERATION SCREEN Setup - Menu Screen Setup Menu Settings Default Brightness Screen Tilt Screen Saver TS Calibrate Version System Standby • Press SCREEN icon to access the SCREEN setup mode. • Select desired parameter you wish to change. •...
  • Page 25 TFT panel. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 XDVD8281 1) Touch top left corner of screen. ) Touch SCREEN icon. 3) Touch [-] to reduce brightness. 4) Touch [+] to increase brightness. 0 - 0 is possible Default = 10 5) Touch RETURN to exit.
  • Page 26 XDVD8281 OPERATION SCREEN Setup - Setting TFT Angle Set for best viewing angle in your vehicle Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 1) Touch top left corner of screen. ) Touch SCREEN icon. 3) Touch a number displayed in SCREEN TILT row.
  • Page 27 Follow these steps as described. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 & 4 Step 5 & 6 XDVD8281 XDVD8281 1) Touch top left corner of screen. ) Touch SCREEN icon. 3) Touch No in TS Calibration row. 4) Then touch Yes.
  • Page 28 XDVD8281 OPERATION AM/FM Tuner Operation - OSD Overview Tuner Mode From the main menu, touch TUNER icon on the screen, or press the AM/FM button to select AM/FM Tuner mode. Current Source Indicator Displays source currently playing. Preset Number Indicator Shows what preset has been selected.
  • Page 29 Touch screen here to enter Audio Setup Menu. EQ Indicator Touch screen here to enter Audio Setup Menu. Current Station Indicator Indicates current frequency. Band Indicator Shows which band the radio is tuned to, FM-1, FM-, FM-3, or AM. XDVD8281 XDVD8281 OPERATION OPERATION...

  • Page 30: Am/Fm Tuner Operation

    XDVD8281 OPERATION AM/FM Tuner Operation AM/FM Tuner Mode Band Manual Tuning Seek Tuning Storing Presets Auto Store Presets From the main menu, touch TUNER icon to select AM/FM Tuner mode. Press the AM/FM button. From the remote control or the front panel: Press MODE until TUNER is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 31 XDVD8281 OPERATION AM/ FM Tuner Operation Preset Scan Touching the button will scan through all tunable presets in the current band and play them for 10 seconds each. Press the AS/PS button momentarily. Direct Preset Tuning To select a desired station from the preset station list, touch any of the displayed station frequencies from the list.

  • Page 32: Warning Statement

    XDVD8281 OPERATION Upon installation of this Monitor/DVD player (“unit”) into a vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must not operate this unit by watching videos or playing video games while driving. Failure to follow this instruction could lead to driver distraction which could result in serious injury or death to the vehicle’s occupants or persons outside the vehicle and/or...
  • Page 33 Parking Brake Initialization Situation 1 Parking Brake Initialization Situation 2 XDVD8281 XDVD8281 SAFETY WARNING • The video display of the in-dash unit will not operate while the vehicle is moving. This is a safety feature to prevent driver distraction. In-dash video functions will only operate when vehicle is in Park and the PARKING BRAKE is engaged.

  • Page 34: Dvd Operation

    XDVD8281 OPERATION DVD Operation DVD Region Management Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software. As the XDVD881 plays discs according to their intentions, some functions may not work as intended. Please be sure to read the instructions provided with each disc.
  • Page 35 XDVD8281 OPERATION DVD Operation - Inserting a Disc Eject button DVD Loading Slot Insert CD/DVD with label facing upwards Inserting a Disc Open panel to reveal disc slot by pressing . With the label facing up, insert a standard size disc into the slot. The panel will close and the disc will automatically begin playback.
  • Page 36 XDVD8281 OPERATION DVD Operation - Touch Screen Controls Hidden Touch Screen area There are several hidden TOUCH SCREEN areas as outlined below: while in TUNER mode "A" area can be used in any mode to access MAIN menu. Hidden Touch Screen areas "A-F"...
  • Page 37 DVD Operation - Touch Screen Controls AREA A Access MAIN Menu AREA C Selects PREVIOUS Track AREA E Displays DVD Transport Controls XDVD8281 OPERATION AREA B Displays Disc Information AREA D Selects NEXT Track AREA F DVD Search...
  • Page 38 XDVD8281 OPERATION DVD Operation - Touch Screen Controls Using the hidden Touch Screen Controls Touch AREA E DVD Mode From the main menu, touch the DISC icon on the screen, or press DVD button to select DVD mode. Title Menu Jumps to the DVD Title menu.
  • Page 39 As the XDVD881 plays discs according to their intentions, some functions may not work as intended. Please be sure to read the instructions provided with each disc. XDVD8281 DVD Operation - Searching a DVD OPERATION...
  • Page 40 XDVD8281 OPERATION DVD Operation Playback Control Repeat Mode Repeat A->B Play/Pause Stop Touch Area E to bring up the on-screen buttons. Touch to fast forward or to fast reverse. Each subsequent press of the button will change the speed from normal to x to 4x to 8x to 0x and back to 1x.
  • Page 41 ROOT button will return to the bonus menu instead of the main menu.) Pressing ROOT again will usually return to the current chapter. Note: On some DVD’s the TITLE and ROOT buttons may be reversed. XDVD8281 OPERATION DVD Operation...

  • Page 42: Dvd Setup

    XDVD8281 OPERATION DVD Setup Menu - Language LANGUAGE Setup Menu Note: A DVD disc must be inserted to access these functions and features. Disc Subtitle Audio Language DVD Menu With the unit in DVD mode, press AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu.
  • Page 43 TV Shape Angle Mark View Mode XDVD8281 DVD Setup Menu - Video With the unit in DVD mode, press AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu. Press the VIDEO icon to select from the following menus: Press to select desired TV shape.

  • Page 44: Dvd Setup

    XDVD8281 OPERATION DVD Setup Menu - Rating Rating Setup Menu Note: A DVD disc must be inserted to access these functions and features. Enable Parental Lock Password Setting Parental Lock Password Rating Setting Parental Password Override With the unit in DVD mode, press AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu.
  • Page 45 Track Number Indicator Disc Title Indicator Track Title List Repeat Shuffle XDVD8281 CD Operation - OSD Overview Displays Source Currently Playing. Displays current track number and total number of tracks on the disc. Displays current disc title when available. Displays up to 6 tracks on the disc in order, with track title, when available.
  • Page 46 XDVD8281 OPERATION CD Operation - OSD Overview Scroll bar Allows scrolling of track list. Direct Select Keyboard Touch the icon to display a numeric keyboard. Enter desired track OK to select it number and touch Track Scan Touch the SCAN icon to listen to 10 seconds of each track in order.

  • Page 47: Cd Operation

    XDVD8281 OPERATION CD Operation After inserting a CD disc, files will play in numerical order in the directory. Playing CD-DA discs Touch to display keypad. Enter desired track number and press OK. Selecting by Keypad Touch desired track for DIRECT TRACK access.
  • Page 48 XDVD8281 OPERATION CD Operation Page Up/Down Track Select Direct Select Direct Track Entry Play Control The Page Up and Page Down on-screen buttons can be used to see the rest of the tracks on the CD. Use the Direct Select method to play a desired track.
  • Page 49 XDVD8281 OPERATION CD Operation Shuffle Mode Touch the Shuffle button to shuffle all of the tracks on the CD. The Shuffle button will be illuminated while Shuffle Mode is active. When the button is illuminated, touching it a second time will disable Shuffle Mode.
  • Page 50 XDVD8281 OPERATION MP3/WMA Operation - OSD Overview MP3/WMA Mode From the main menu, touch the DISC icon on the screen, or press the DVD button to select MP3/WMA mode. Current Source Indicator Displays source currently playing. Song Number Indicator Displays current song number and total number of songs on the disc.
  • Page 51 Touch screen here to enter the Audio Setup Menu. Elapsed Time Indicator Shows the elapsed time of the current song. XDVD8281 OPERATION icon to display a numeric keyboard. Enter desired icon to see the next 6 songs in the folder.

  • Page 52: Mp3/Wma Operation

    XDVD8281 OPERATION MP3/WMA Operation Folder Select Page Up/Down Song Select Direct Select Direct Song Entry From the remote control: Press to display the next page. Press to display the previous page. Note: Continued operation of the Page Up and Page Down buttons will display the next and previous folders, respectively once the songs in the current folder have all been displayed.
  • Page 53 If Stop is touched a second time, then playback stops completely and will restart from the beginning of the disc. From the remote control: Press to stop playback of the current song. XDVD8281 OPERATION MP3/WMA Operation...

  • Page 54: Media Compatibility Information

    XDVD8281 OPERATION Media Compatibility Media Compatibility Playback Order Compatible Recording Formats The following types of discs/files are compatible: • CD-ROM (ISO), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW • CD-DA, DVD Video • MP3 data • WMA data The following types of discs/files are not compatible: •...
  • Page 55 Additional MP3/WMA Information Sampling Frequency Rates Transfer Bit rates Recommended Settings XDVD8281 An internal buffer provides ESP (Electronic Skip Protection) to virtually eliminate skipping. When playing a disc recorded with regular audio files (CD-DA or .WAV) and MP3/WMA files, the unit will play the MP3/WMA files only.

  • Page 56: Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Incorrect Region Code Region code error appears on display Front panel will not Front panel obstructed open/close XDVD8281 Cause Check connections for proper voltage (11~16VDC) Check connection to ground Replace fuse Check connections at speakers Insulate all bare speaker wires from each other and chassis...

  • Page 58: Specifications

    XDVD8281 OPERATION Specifications DVD Player FM Tuner AM Tuner Monitor General Power Output: 17 Watts RMS x 4 channels at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 80dBA (reference: 1 watt into 4 ohms) Frequency response: 10Hz-20kHz Channel separation @ 1kHz: >65dB...
  • Page 59 XDVD8281 OPERATION Notes...
  • Page 60 Dual Electronics Corp. Toll Free: 1-866-38-5476 www.dualav.com ©007 Dual Electronics Corp. All rights reserved. NSA0307-V01.1 Printed in China...

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