Audiovox D1708PK Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Audiovox Manuals
  4. Portable DVD Player
  5. D1708PK
  6. Owner's manual
Audiovox D1708PK Owner's Manual

Audiovox D1708PK Owner's Manual

Audiovox portable dvd/vcd/cd player owner's manual
Hide thumbs Also See for D1708PK:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: User Manual, Manual
Portable DVD/VCD/CD Player
Owner's Manual
PDVDNS
Article Nr. 25070PD2000080
128-5944
1-800-645-4994
Customer Service

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Audiovox D1708PK

Summary of Contents for Audiovox D1708PK

  • Page 1 Portable DVD/VCD/CD Player Owner’s Manual PDVDNS Article Nr. 25070PD2000080 128-5944 1-800-645-4994 Customer Service...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS - PLEASE READ FIRST 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Clean only with a damp cloth. 6. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accor- dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 3 WARNING SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL This user’s manual employs four different symbols to indicate the different types of warning message: indicates a warning or notice regarding product operation. indicates to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions. indicates of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure. The double-square symbol indicates a classification of IEC 417 No.5172, to identify equipment meeting the safety re- quirements of DOUBLE INSULATION specified for Class II equipment.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS - PLEASE READ FIRST LASER EMISSIONS WARNING This product is fitted with a laser-emitting device. Make sure the device is shut down prior to opening player lid. Please follow the following precautions when operating. Failure to do so may result in fire, personal injury, or equipment damage.
  • Page 5 BATTERY WARNING The DVD player uses a NiMH battery pack as an optional item. If handled improperly, this battery pack poses a risk of fire or burns. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of the battery pack in fire or water. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack.

  • Page 6: Cautions On Using This Player

    CAUTIONS ON USING THIS PLAYER Do not move the player during playback During playback, the disc spins at high speed, so do not lift or move the player. Doing so may damage the disc. When transporting the player Be sure to remove the disc and close the lid when trans- porting the player.
  • Page 7 the temperature is extremely low or extremely high, such as inside the passenger cabin or trunk in midsummer. Doing so may warp the outer case or reduce the perfor- mance or quality of the battery pack. When carrying on planes Heed the airline company’s rules.
  • Page 8 DVD player. In certain situations connecting a low charged battery to the DVD player can result in a lock up of the DVD player Controls. If this occurs, unplug the battery...
  • Page 9 [BLANK] PD-200...

  • Page 10: Thank You

    Thank You! We appreciate your purchase of the portable DVD player. This product incorporates the latest digital audio / video (AV) technologies to give you the ultimate in listening and viewing pleasure. Before use, may we rec- ommend you familiarize yourself with this user manual. The manual dis- cusses player operation, the use of remote controller, system setup and player maintenance.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Thank You! ... 10 Check Inventory ... 12 Quick Starting Guide ... 14 Player Functions ... 18 Player Controls ... 20 Remote Control Buttons ... 32 System Setup ... 46 Changing Settings During Play ... 58 Programmed Play ... 66 Connecting Audio / Video (AV) Peripherals ...

  • Page 12: Check Inventory

    Please contact your authorized retailer service regarding any questions. Standard Bundled Items 1. DVD Player - one 2. AC/DC Power Adapter -one 3. Digital Audio Signal Cable - one 4. AV Signal Cable - one 5. Power Cord - one 6.
  • Page 13 2 Check Inventory 9. Car Power Jack Adapter 10. S-Video Signal Cable - one 11. Stereo Earphones Optional Items 1. Carrying Bag 2. Rechargeable NiMH battery PD-200...

  • Page 14: Quick Starting Guide

    3 Quick Starting Guide Quick Starting Guide If you plan to power this DVD player using batteries, please first refer to page 78 of this manual. Connect the power cord (provided with the player) to the side input plug and to a wall outlet.
  • Page 15 Plug the AV signal wires into the 3 AV output connectors located on the left-side panel. The red and white output plugs are configured such that the former pro- vides right speaker audio, while the latter provides right speaker audio. The yel- low plug provides video output.
  • Page 16 During normal player operation, be sure press STOP before opening the lid. Align the center of the DVD disc with the center hole of the DVD player. Press gently down on the DVD to snap the disc into place. Close the CD player cover.
  • Page 17 At the left side of the unit, position the POWER slide switch to the ON/OFF posititon. This switch is spring-loaded and will return to the center position after it is re- leased. Positioning the slide switch once again in the same direction will turn power OFF.

  • Page 18: Player Functions

    4 Player Functions Player Functions AV Signal Output To ensure the slimmest, lightest design possible, your player does not come equipped with an on board monitor screen. To enjoy the fullest ef- fects of your player, you will need to connect the included AV signal wires into a television, amplifier, tape deck, or other AV peripheral equipment.
  • Page 19 Digital Signal Output The player can output in full digital, allowing full enjoyment from DVDs with surround sound or DTS when the player is connected into an amplifier with digital decoding capability. The result, 5.1 channel, theater sound, is on par with the best movie theaters.

  • Page 20: Player Controls

    5 Player Controls (1) Player Controls (1) PLAY Button Pressing the PLAY ( ) button will immediately play the disc installed in your player. This button is also available on the remote control. Refer to page 39 for relevant instructions. PAUSE Button Pressing the PAUSE ( ) button will pause play.
  • Page 21 STOP Button Press the STOP ( ) button will stop play, although the disc will remain in motion. Pressing the PLAY ( ) button soon after pressing stop will cause the player to pick up at the place just left off (i.e., memory play).
  • Page 22 58 for more control details. TITLE Button While in play, the DVD player will operate in synch with the installed DVD or VCD. Pressing the TITLE button during play of some discs will result in the name of the title being displayed.
  • Page 23 5 Player Controls (2) ENTER Button and Direction Buttons The ENTER button has two functions, namely con- firming selections within setup mode (please refer to page 46, System Setup) and confirming a title selection after pressing the TITLE button and scroll- ing through the choices (please refer to the next sec- tion).
  • Page 24 5 Player Controls (3) Player Controls (3) Disc Viewing Window The disc currently in play is visible through this win- dow. Play Mode LCD Screen You can review various player functions displayed on this screen including disc track number, repeat settings, power status, etc.
  • Page 25 Player Controls (4) Volume Control Knob This knob is used to control output volume to both the speaker and earphones. Take care not to have the volume up too high while listening with earphones to protect your hearing and to prevent a distraction to concentration while con- currently performing other tasks.
  • Page 26 NOTE Copy Guard Protection: When the DVD player audio/video output is plugged into the A/V input jacks of a Video Cassette Re- corder (VCR) using the audio/video cables, (red, white and yellow RCA jacks) poor picture quality may result (i.e.
  • Page 27 Player Controls (6) DC Power Jack The player is supplied with an AC/DC adapter suited for home or long-period use. Plug one end into a power socket and the other into the DC IN power jack for immediate use. CAUTION: The adapter supplied with the player must not be exchanged with an adapter supplied by a different maker due to the danger of unstable voltage supply...
  • Page 28 5 Player Controls (6) A note regarding the automatic power saving Once the player has been stopped for over ap- proximately five minutes, the system will enter “standby” mode and is prepared to respond im- mediately to a power up. In standby mode, power consumption is reduced to a minimum level to save power, the front LCD status win- dow will read “oFF”.
  • Page 29 Player Controls (7) Play Mode LCD Screen The Play Mode LCD Screen is located in the forward sec- tion of the player and is programmed to display several items of play data including chapter number, play time, repeat mode, battery status, charge mode, and so on. When power to the player has been shut down, (please refer to page 27) this screen will display “oFF”.
  • Page 30 5 Player Controls (7) Chapter Number and Play Time Regardless of the type of disc played, the chapter number and chapter time elapsed will be displayed (hours, minutes, seconds) in this area. When play is paused, numbers in this area will flash. Batteries Status This symbol displays the level of reserves currently remaining in the installed battery.
  • Page 31 Angle Symbol Some DVDs offer a selection of viewing angles for certain chapters. This symbol will light up to indi- cate that the current chapter has more than one angle from which to choose. Different angles can be chosen using the ANGLE button on the remote control (refer to page 44).

  • Page 32: Remote Control Buttons

    8 Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Buttons The remote control included with the player offers conve- nience as well as some special functions only accessible remotely. Therefore, please take care not to lose or dam- age your remote. Also, when you take your player out for a spin, don’t forget to pack the remote as well! To work the remote control, please make sure you are in front of the player, preferably not further than 22 feet (7...
  • Page 33 6 Remote Control Buttons POWER Button This switch turns the player on and off. When player power is off, it is in “standby” mode, awaiting instructions from the remote. Please refer page 28 for power saving tips. Number Keys Pressing the number keys will enter the pressed numbers into the player module. In most cases, such numbers are used to select disc chapters.
  • Page 34 6 Remote Control Buttons MUTE Key Pressing the MUTE key will activate your player’s mute function. While sound will cease on any played program, normal video images will continue to be broadcast. When the mute key is pressed, a MUTE message will appear in the upper right hand corner of the viewing monitor.
  • Page 35 1. Random (RND): Songs / segments are played in a computer-selected random order. 2. Programmed (PRG): Songs / segments are played in a pre-set order. This order may be set by repeatedly entering chapter (song, segment) numbers. The LCD display on the player can be double-checked to make sure the proper numbers were received.
  • Page 36 6 Remote Control Buttons TITLE Key Pressing the TITLE key brings up the DVD (and some SVCD) title screen. The majority of DVDs allow title selection and usually will permit selec- tion at the next level down as well (e.g., chapters). Some DVDs also permit you to select language and sound preferences in this screen.
  • Page 37 6 Remote Control Buttons MENU Key Pressing on the MENU key will take you to the menu screen of a DVD. In this menu, based on different disc designs, you can choose titles / chapters and/or perform certain setting operations (e.g., language settings). Not all DVDs offer the same functions.
  • Page 38 6 Remote Control Buttons Directional Keys These four directional keys permit you to scroll through options in order to make selections. Please refer to page 46 for a more thorough discus- sion of scrolling operation. These keys are also necessary to make program play selections once you are in the MENU screen of a DVD or VCD.
  • Page 39 PD-200 PAUSE/STEP Key Pressing the PAUSE/STEP ( tion and sound will stop. If a video disc, the image will freeze on the screen. Pressing the pause key more than once will advance the image on screen frame by frame. Press the button to resume normal play.
  • Page 40 6 Remote Control Buttons Please note, you may use the SHIFT key in conjunction with these two buttons to provide additional feature functions. Please refer to the following sections for further instructions. SHIFT Key This key should be used in conjunction with either the keys.
  • Page 41 6 Remote Control Buttons 9x screen image The default zoom screen is the center sector (number 5). To cancel the zoom function, press the SHIFT key and then the key. SHIFT+ (Slow Motion) Press the SHIFT key, then the key to switch the player into slow motion mode.
  • Page 42 6 Remote Control Buttons PREV / NEXT Key Pressing the PREV ( ) or NEXT ( the song immediately after (or previous) the current. On a DVD or VCD, the player will skip to the immediately following (or preceding) chapter. MARK Key The above icon will appear on the TV screen when you press the MARK key.
  • Page 43 6 Remote Control Buttons Q SURROUND Key You can obtain a 3-dimensioal, spacial sound effect by using the virtual surround simulator (Q Surround) employed in this player, when external speakers are con- nected to the player, you can enjoy full surround sound at home. The Q SUR- ROUND function will take effect on DVDs, SVCDs and music CDs.
  • Page 44 6 Remote Control Buttons ON SCREEN DISPLAY Key Clicking the ON SCREEN DISPLAY key will bring up the overhead control bar on the TV screen. This control bar allows you to perform many different setting functions. Pressing this key will not stop the play currently in progress so that you can immediately view the results of changed settings.
  • Page 45 6 Remote Control Buttons language subtitle options and the viewed subtitles cannot be removed from the screen. Pressing the ON/OFF key will enable or disable the subtitle display. AUDIO SELECT Key The AUDIO SELECT key is used to select the language in which the disc is broadcast, if different language options of the disc are available.

  • Page 46: System Setup

    7 System Setup System Setup When the player is stopped or no disc was inserted, press the SETUP key on the player or remote will bring up the System Setup menu. In the setup menu, many player function defaults could be defined, such as broadcast language, rating level, password and many others.
  • Page 47 ENTER PD-200 7 System Setup (I) - Language Select 1 GUIDE MESSAGE: [ON / OFF] Scroll to the Guide Message option, press ENTER and select whether your preference is to have this option on or off. When finished press RETURN on the player or remote control to return to the immediately preceding menu level.
  • Page 48 7 System Setup (II) - Select Disc Languages Select Disc Languages The second of the six sections in the Setup Menu is en- titled DISC LANGUAGES. Use the up or down cursor to scroll to this section and press ENTER to enter this screen.
  • Page 49 2 SUBTITLE LANGUAGE: Scroll up or down to the Subtitle Language selec- tion, then press ENTER. Selecting Français, En- glish, or Auto will place subtitles in that language when playing a disc with that subtitled language. You can also enter a language code to make that language the subtitle language default choice.

  • Page 50: Digital Output

    7 System Setup (III) - Digital Output Digital Output The third of the six sections in the setup menu is entitled DIGITAL OUTPUT. Use the up or down cursor to scroll to this section and press ENTER to enter this screen. DIGITAL OUTPUT: [BITSTREAM / 2CH, 48KHz, 16BIT PCM] Scroll up or down to the Disk Menu selection, then press EN- TER to choose the digital output from the player.
  • Page 51 7 System Setup (III) - Digital Output [BLANK] PD-200...
  • Page 52 7 System Setup (IV) - TV Aspect TV Aspect The fourth of the six sections in the setup menu is entitled TV ASPECT. Within this menu you have the option to select a 4:3 traditional screen format or 16:9 wide-screen format. The player uses 16:9 as default.
  • Page 53 1 (WIDE TV - 16:9) Scroll up or down to the Disk Menu selection, then press ENTER to choose the display screen format. The WIDE TV 16:9 selection delivers a screen pic- ture of a ratio 16 units wide and 9 units high. If you output to a television with a wide-screen format display, you should choose the 16:9 option.
  • Page 54 7 System Setup (V) - Ratings Ratings The fifth of the six sections in the Setup Menu is entitled RAT- INGS. As some DVD program was not designed for all to view, a rating system was established to provide limited viewing stan- dards.
  • Page 55 LEVEL 8 NO LIMIT (FOR ADULT) Scroll up or down to this selection, then press ENTER to choose. In level 8, there is no any restrictions to the viewer and will permit viewing of DVDs of all ratings. LEVEL 7-2 Selecting a value between 2 and 7 will permit the viewing of DVDs rated at or below the set value only.
  • Page 56 7 System Setup (VI) - VCD Playback Control VCD Playback Control The last of the six sections in the Setup Menu is entitled PBC which stands for VCD Playback Con- trol. This option could only be activated for VCD version 2.0 discs. Typically, VCD version 2.0 discs are formatted similarly to DVD discs when manu- factured with a menu selection option.
  • Page 57 7 System Setup (VI) - VCD Playback Control [ B L A N K ] PD-200...

  • Page 58: Changing Settings During Play

    8 Changing Setting During Play - DVD Changing Settings During Play (Part I - for DVD) Different from system settings, you have the option of changing play / language settings for the current disc in play. Pressing the ON SCREEN DISPLAY button on the remote control will bring the title display menu up on screen.
  • Page 59 5.1CH Title Symbol This field displays the current DVD title code. Press keys on the player or remote control to go to this field, then press lection. Press ENTER to confirm and go to an- other selection topic. Chapter Symbol This field displays the current DVD chapter code.
  • Page 60 8 Changing Setting During Play - DVD (Contd.) 5.1CH Sound Channel Symbol This field displays the sound channel selection for the current DVD play. This field cannot be altered while DVD is playing. Q SURROUND Symbol This field displays whether Q Surround is currently enabled.
  • Page 61 5.1CH REPEAT Symbol This field displays the current repeat preference for this DVD play. Press the player or remote control to select Chapter Repeat (C); (OFF); Title (or Track) Repeat (T); Disc Re- peat (D); or Cancel. A-B REPEAT Symbol Pressing this key on the remote at two separate times (points) during disc play will cause the disc to repeat play between the two selected points.
  • Page 62 8 Changing Setting While in Play - VCD Changing Settings While in Play (Part II: for VCD) STEREO TRACK Symbol This field displays the current play track. Press keys on the player or remote control to go to this field, then press selection.
  • Page 63 STEREO VCD Program Broadcast Control Symbol This field displays whether the VCD PBC is en- abled. Press the keys to enable or disable this function. Please refer to page 56 for further information regarding Program Broadcast Con- trol. REPEAT Symbol This field displays the current repeat preference for this VCD play.
  • Page 64 8 Changing Setting While in Play - CD Changing Settings while in Play (Part III: for CD): TRACK Symbol This field displays the current play track. Press keys to skip to a desired track, then press ENTER. Play Time Symbol This field displays the play time of the current CD program in the format [minutes, seconds].
  • Page 65 A-B REPEAT Symbol Pressing this key on the remote at two separate times (points) during disc play will cause the disc to repeat play between the two selected points. Pressing the keys will allow you to close or edit this function. PD-200 8 Changing Settings while in Play - CD MARK Symbol...

  • Page 66: Programmed Play

    9 Programmed Play Programmed Play The player permits programmed play for music CDs and VCDs. You have the op- tion of programming up to 30 different song tracks to be played in the order you pref- erence. 1. Place the CD or VCD into the player. While in play, or after pressing STOP, press the ON SCREEN DISPLAY key located on the remote control.
  • Page 67 The left hand of the screen will display all available chap- ters (songs) on the current disc up to a maximum of 30. Scroll through these using the or keys and press the ENTER key once you have selected a desired song. The number of the selected song should then appear on the right side of the same screen.

  • Page 68: 10 Connecting Audio / Video (Av) Peripherals

    10 Connecting Audio / Video (AV) Peripherals Connecting AV Peripherals In keeping with its slim, light design, your player is not equipped with a monitor. To view or listen to a program, you will need to connect the included AV signal wires to the appropriate output plugs located along the left side of the player, then connect the other ends to input plugs on a television set or other AV device.
  • Page 69 Please refer to the relevant owners’ manual to confirm how this switch should be accomplished. NOTE When the DVD player audio/video output is plugged into the A/V input jacks of a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) using the audio/video cables, (red, white and yellow RCA jacks) poor picture quality may result (i.e.
  • Page 70 10 Connecting Audio / Video (AV) Peripherals - (II) Configuration II: AV Signal Output from S-Video Port S-Video Signal Output S-Video Signal Input Certain AV equipment (e.g., high-end televisions and VCRs) include an S-Video input port. In this situation, you may use the included, or purchased, 4-pin S-Video sig- nal cable in place of the yellow video cable.
  • Page 71 Configuration III: Audio Signal Output from AV Jack AV Signal Output AVSignal Input Amplifier, Tape Recorder, etc.. Audio output is delivered at stable amplitude and cannot be increased or decreased using the player volume control. Use the input level control on the equipment receiving the signal input to control sound volume. Most input jacks are of the 3.5 or 5 mm specification.
  • Page 72 10 Connecting Audio / Video (AV) Peripherals - (IV) Configuration IV: Digital Audio Signal Output Optical Audio Out Digital Audio Signal Cable Digital Input Digital Amplifier or Decoder The audio portion of program discs can be output through the player’s digital signal output port using the digital signal cable which is come with your player.
  • Page 73 10 Connecting Audio / Video (AV) Peripherals - IV [BLANK] PD-200...

  • Page 74: Setting The Password And Rating

    11 Setting the Password and Rating Setting the Password and Rating Most DVDs are rated by an 8-point grading level. The player will not permit a disc to be played if the disc is rated at a number higher than that set. A password must be entered in order to changes the rating level currently set.
  • Page 75 1. Turn player power on. If a disc is already installed in the player, it will auto- matically begin play. Please press the STOP ( 2. Once the disc has stopped, press the SETUP button on the player or re- mote control.
  • Page 76 11 Setting the Password and Rating 6. Enter numbers directly on the remote keypad or move the select password numbers. Once entered, please do not forget this password. 7. Press ENTER to record your password into memory. 8. Press ENTER once again to return to the system select menu. Please note that, at this time, the view rating level is still at number 8.
  • Page 77 11 Setting the Password and Rating A. To enter the “REMOVE” field, press ENTER with the cursor over this field. The system will remove the password from its database and return a message that the player will no longer check for DVD rating levels. To re-instate the pass- word function, please return to step 2 of this sequence.

  • Page 78: Rechargeable Battery Installation And Use

    Please fully charge the battery prior to first use. NOTE When the DVD player is used with the battery as a power source, ensure that the battery has been charged for at least eight hours prior to connecting it to the DVD player.
  • Page 79 AC Adapter/charger input Charging indicator During recharge, the light next to the DC power input will light up red. Once fully recharged, the light will turn green. At this point you may remove the wall plug and cease charging. Dur- ing recharge, the batteries will become warm.
  • Page 80 12 Rechargeable Battery Installation and Use Using and Maintaining your Rechargeable Batteries 1. Please make sure you always use only the AC transformer included with the player to recharge your batteries. 2. Recharge effectiveness will degrade when environmental temperatures drop below F (10 C) or exceed 95 F (35...

  • Page 81: Removing The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack: 1. First, make sure the player is in “Stop” mode. 2. Flip the player over on its back side and press the set button in the direction indicated by arrow (1). 3. With the set button disabled, slide the battery pack out in the direction indicated by arrow (2).

  • Page 82: User Precautions And Simple Maintenance

    13 User Precautions and Simple Maintenance User Precautions and Simple Maintenance Your DVD player is an extremely precise AV broadcast system. Abiding by the fol- lowing suggestions will help maintain your player in top working order and avoid safety problems.
  • Page 83 Metal Contact Point Keep the metal contact points on your player clear of dust, grime, and other contaminants. Remove contaminants with a clean cotton swab dabbed with a good electronics-safe solvent. Make sure that cot- ton bits do not become entangled or stuck on con- tact points.
  • Page 84 13 User Precautions and Simple Maintenance Self Repair Again, the player is an exceptionally delicate instru- ment and should not be repaired or have parts changed except by authorized service personnel. Remote Control Batteries The player remote control operates on 2 Triple-A (AAA) batteries.

  • Page 85: Specifications

    Specifications Playing Discs: DVD / SVCD / VCD / CD-DA Dimension Inches (mm): 6.5 (165) (W) x 7.1 (181) (D) x 1.5 (38.5) (H) Weight: Approx. 1 Kg, without battery pack Video Terminal: Composite output RCA x 1, S video output mini DIN Audio Terminal Analog out: Two channel down mix output, headphone jack (mini type)
  • Page 87 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.

This manual is also suitable for:

Pdvdns

Table of Contents