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  • Page 1 IN CAR AV SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Warnings 1. Only connect this unit to a 12V DC power supply with negative grounding. 2. Never install this unit where the operation for safety driving is restrained. 3. Never use the video display function in the front when driving to prevent the violation of laws & regulations and also to reduce the risk of traffic accident except using the rear view video camera.
  • Page 3 Precautions 1. Never disassemble or adjust the unit without any professional guide. For details, please consult any professional car shop / dealer for inquiry. 2. If the front panel or TFT monitor is squalid, please use a clean silicone cloth and neutral detergent to wipe off the spot. Using a rough cloth and non-neutral detergent such as alcohol for cleaning may result in scratching or decoloration to the applicant.
  • Page 4 Declarations Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital: “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II(x): “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before using Front Panel Eject the disc Auxiliary LCD Touch screen controls Remote Control Onscreen control buttons Suspend playback Basic operations Stop playback Power on/off Display file list Mute Fast playback Volume adjustment Previous/Next Open SOURCE MENU Change folder Playing source selection Repeat playback Time display...
  • Page 6 Contents Device connection Repeat playback Random playback Notes of connection Direct search Control Cables GOTO search Parking Brake Cable Zoom in/out Connections Rotate picture Reverse Drive Cable Connections Playback information Installation and uninstall Notes of installation Other modes Unit installation Trim Ring installation Camera Uninstall...

  • Page 7: Before Using

    Before using Front Panel 15 14 13 10 11 1. [Right] Key: Next/Move cursor to the right 2. [Left] Key: Previous/Move cursor to the left 3. [DISP/WIDE] Key: Display information/Image setting 4. Panel Release Key 5. [VOL] Knob: Adjust volume/Play/Pause/Enter 6.

  • Page 8: Auxiliary Lcd

    Before using 10. AUX IN Jack 11. USB Slot 12. [EJECT] Key: Eject disc inside 13. [OPEN/Close] Key: Open/Close the TFT monitor 14. [AS/PS/TILT+] Key: Auto Store/Preview Scan/Increase display angle 15. [BAND/TILT-] Key: Change radio band/Decrease display angle Auxiliary LCD 1.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    Before using Remote Control Note: Your remote control may differ slightly from the one pictured here. The above diagram is for illustrative purpose only.
  • Page 10 Before using 1 [SRC] Key: Change work mode/Open SOURCE MENU 2 [EJECT] Key: Eject disc 3 [MENU] Key: DVD MENU/PBC 4 [TITLE] Key: DVD TITLE 5 [DISP] Key: Display information 6 [ANGLE] Key: Select view angle 7 [WIDE] Key: Adjust display mode 8 [OPEN/CLOSE] Key: Open/Close the TFT monitor 9 [PRESET] Key: Select preset radio station 10 [Up] Key: Fast Forward/Move cursor up...
  • Page 11 Before using Notes of remote control using 1. Aim the remote controller at the remote sensor on the unit. 2. Remove the battery from the remote control or insert a battery insulator if the battery has not been used for a month or longer. 3.

  • Page 12: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Power on / off Press any key on the front panel or the [POWER] key on the remote control to turn on the power under standby mode. The unit goes back to the last status after power on. Press and hold the [SRC] key on the front panel or press the [POWER] key on the remote control to turn off the power under work mode.

  • Page 13: Time Display

    Basic operations Time display Press the [DISP] key on the front panel to switch the display information between times and playing source when the TFT monitor is closed. Using the TFT Monitor Open / Close monitor Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] key on the front panel or remote control to push the display panel out or in.

  • Page 14: Disassemble The Front Panel

    Basic operations (4) Exit image setting mode To exit image setting mode, repeat the operation of the first step or stop operation for some seconds. Disassemble the front panel The player is equipped with an anti-theft feature disassembling the front panel. Press the panel release key on the front panel to disassemble the front panel.

  • Page 15: Radio Mode

    Radio mode Select radio as playing source Open the SOURCE MENU and then touch RADIO. Select one radio band Press the [BAND] key on the display panel (when the TFT monitor is closed) or remote control or touch the [BAND] button on the user interface to select one radio band among FM1, FM2, Fm3, AM1 and AM2.

  • Page 16: Manual Save

    Radio mode Notes: 1. After auto save, the previous saved stations will be overwritten. 2. The unit has 5 bands, such as FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, AM2, and Each band can store 6 stations; hence the unit can store 30 stations in all. Manual save When one expected radio station has been detected……...

  • Page 17: Rds Operations

    RDS operations The unit provides basic functions of RDS, including PI (Program Identification), radio station name , RT (Radio Text), CT (Clock Time), AF (Alternative Frequency), TA (Traffic Announcement) and PTY (Program Type) Selection. AF function Alternative Frequencies Lists are used for the same program service and used in conjunction with the PI code (Program Identification code) to assist automatic tuning.

  • Page 18: Pty Function

    RDS operations PTY function PTY is the abbreviation for Program Type which is a code defining the type of program being broadcast (e.g. News or Rock). Six PTY options will display on the screen. To view more PTY options, touch the scroll bar and arrows on the screen.

  • Page 19: Disc Mode

    Disc mode Insert a disc Upon inserting a disc, the unit will switch to disc mode automatically. Notes: 1. Please confirm whether there is a disc in the unit before you insert another one. 2. Some recorded discs, such as CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW cannot be played back because of different recording status.

  • Page 20: Onscreen Control Buttons

    Disc mode Onscreen control buttons Disc Type MP3/WMA MPEG Picture Icon Numeric Numeric Numeric Numeric Numeric Numeric keypad keypad keypad keypad keypad keypad Setup menu Setup menu Setup menu Setup menu Setup menu Setup menu Fast forward Fast forward Fast forward Fast forward Fast rewind Fast rewind...

  • Page 21: Suspend Playback

    Disc mode Suspend playback Press the [VOL] knob on the front panel or the [Enter] key on the remote control or open ►/II the onscreen control buttons menu and then touch the [ ] button. To resume normal play, repeat the above operation. Stop playback To stop playback, press the [■] key on the remote control or open the onscreen control buttons menu and then touch the [■] button.

  • Page 22: Repeat Playback

    Disc mode Repeat playback Press the [RPT] key on the remote control repeatedly or open the onscreen control buttons menu and then touch the [ ] button repeatedly to alter repeat mode according to the following table. Disc type Repeat mode Repeat Chapter →...

  • Page 23: Direct Search

    Disc mode Direct search When a DVD, VCD or CD disc is played back, you can search for a particular chapter / track by pressing the numeric keys of the remote control. For example, if you want to select the track, you should press numerical key [1] and [5].

  • Page 24: Dvd Menu And Title

    Disc mode Select subtitle language Press the [SUBTITLE] key on the remote control repeatedly or open the onscreen control buttons menu and then touch the [SUBTITLE] button repeatedly to choose a subtitle language. Select multi-angle views Press the [ANGLE] key on the remote control repeatedly to choose a shooting angle during the playback of a DVD disc or video file containing multi-angle views.

  • Page 25: Zoom In/Out

    Disc mode Zoom in/out When picture or video files are being played back, you can zoom in/out the image by pressing the [ZOOM] key on the remote control or touching the [ ] icon after opening onscreen control buttons. Rotate picture When one picture file is played back, you can rotate the picture to get proper view angle by pressing the [ ] icon on the onscreen control buttons.
  • Page 26 Disc mode 1. Disc type. 2. PBC function indicator. "PBC On" indicates that PBC function has been activated. 3. VCD Track information. “6/18” indicates that this VCD has 18 tracks and the track playing back now is the sixth title. 4.

  • Page 27: Usb Mode

    Disc mode USB mode Select USB as playing source Open the SOURCE MENU and then touch USB. Notes : 1. The unit will switch to USB mode after an USB device has been inserted . 2. The unit supports hot swap. 3.

  • Page 28: Change Folder

    USB mode Change folder The operation is the same as disc mode. Repeat playback The operation is the same as disc mode. Random playback The operation is the same as disc mode. Direct search The operation is the same as disc mode. GOTO search The operation is the same as disc mode.

  • Page 29: Other Modes

    Other modes External peripheral devices with RCA audio and video outputs can be connected with the unit. To enter AUX IN mode, open the SOURCE MENU and then touch AUX IN. Camera This player is "camera ready." Before accessing any camera features, you must purchase and install a rear video camera.

  • Page 30: Setup

    Setup Setup procedures (1) Enter setup mode Press the [SETUP] key on the remote control or touch the setup icon [ ] on the user interface. The following menu appears after entering the setup mode. The GENERAL sub-menu is displayed by default. SETUP MENU General Language...

  • Page 31: General

    Setup General  Clock mode 12Hr: the clock displays in the type of 12 hours such as 11:18 AM. 24Hr: the clock displays in the type of 24 hours such as 20:18. Clock  Adjust the clock appearing on the TFT screen. ...

  • Page 32: Audio

    Setup Audio  Set the dynamic range of Dolby digital DVD discs. On: Playback more dynamic audio with Bass. Off: Normal output. Subwoofer  On: Subwoofer speaker is opened. Off: Subwoofer speaker is closed.  Sub.W Phase 0°: Subwoofer output IN phase. 180°: Subwoofer output OUT OF phase.
  • Page 33 Setup 4. PG-13 : A movie rating that allows admission of persons of all ages but suggests parental guidance in the case of children under the age of 13. 5. PG-R:PG-related . 6. R: A movie rating that allows admission only to persons of a certain age, usually 17, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

  • Page 34: Hardware

    Setup Hardware Camera  Normal: Actual scenes shot by the camera display on the TFT monitor while reverse driving (just like what you are looking). Mirror: The mirror images of actual scenes display on the TFT monitor while reverse driving (just like looking from the rearview mirror).
  • Page 35 EQ setting allows you to easily adjust the audio system to get best possible sound effect. Procedures of EQ setup: (1) Enter EQ setup mode Press the [EQ] key on the remote control or touch the [EQ] icon on the user interface and the following EQ setting menu will be opened.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Please check the following points before calling a service center. Problem Cause Corrective action General Unit fuse blown. Install new fuse with correct rating. Unit can not Car battery fuse Install new fuse with correct rating.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Cause Corrective action Disc playback Cannot insert A disc inside the unit Eject current disc and insert new one. disc already. Disc is warped or Use disc in good condition. scratched. Disc is dirty or wet. Clean disc with soft cloth. Incompatible disc is Use compatible disc.

  • Page 38: Notes Of Connection

    Troubleshooting Notes of connection  This unit is designed to be used in a vehicle with a 12-volt battery and negative grounding. Before installing this unit to a recreational vehicle, a bus, or a truck, make sure the battery voltage is appropriate for this unit to be used, otherwise, install a transformer by professional to convert the output voltage to 12V.

  • Page 39: Control Cables

    Device connections Control Cables Auto Brightness Control To avoid the display being too bright at night time, if the headlight cable is connected to ILLUMI, turning on the headlight will dim the backlight of the TFT LCD and vice versa. Telephone Mute If the MUTE cable is connected to a car phone, other audio outputs mute when one call is received by the car phone.

  • Page 40: Parking Brake Cable Connections

    Device connections Parking Brake Cable Connections Parking Brake Lead Green Wire Battery Brake Light Car Frame Parking Brake Switch Parking Brake Switch Reverse Driving Cable Connections Riverse Driving Signal Light Car Frame Pink Cable Riverse Driving Cable Car Battery Car Frame Gearbox...

  • Page 41: Installation And Uninstall

    Installation and uninstall Notes of installation 1) Before installation, please make sure proper connections are conducted and the unit operates normally. Improper connection may result in damage to the unit. 2) Use only accessories designed and manufactured for this unit and other unauthorized accessories may result in damage to the unit.
  • Page 42 Installation and uninstall Dashboard Rubber Sheath Mounting Bracket (Picture 2) Long Assemble Bar (4) Insert the unit into the bracket, fasten the M4×6 screw to the fireproofing board available at the back of the dashboard, and use 4 pieces of M2×2 screw to lock the assemble bars and the mounting bracket in position.
  • Page 43 Installation and uninstall The disassembly step of detached panel 1. Press this button. It’s ok when heard “KA KA”. 2. Grasped the right-end of the knock-down panel, you can remove the panel by upward direction, which is like the following picture.
  • Page 44 Installation and uninstall The assembly step of detached panel 1. Put the knock-down panel on the fixed panel by downward direction. 2. (1) Before the next assembly, make sure this place is ok. complexion is NG. This 3. Pressed both sides of the knock-down panel, make sure it’s OK.

  • Page 45: Trim Ring Installation

    Installation and uninstall Trim Ring installation Attach the trim ring around the front panel with two indentions on one side facing upwards. Uninstall Disassemble trim ring (1) Push the trim ring upward and pull out the upper part. (2) Push the trim ring downward and pull out the lower part. Disassemble the unit (1) Unscrew the 4 pieces M2x2 screws.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications General Reference Supply Voltage................12V(DC) Operating Voltage Range..............10.5~15.8V(DC) Max Operating Current....................10A Grounding System...............Car Battery Negative Pole Installation Dimension(W×H×D)........178 mm×50mm×(165+25)mm Installation Angle....................0°~30° Net Weight......................2.3kg Max Output Power.....................4×45W Load Impedance.......................4Ω Signal Noise Ratio....................55dB Residual Noise Sensitivity(S/N=30dB)..............20dBµV Frequency Response(±3dB)..............40Hz~12.5KHz Station Seeking Level.................20~30dBµV Distortion.......................1.5％ Stereo Separation(1KHz)..................20dB Antenna Impedance....................75Ω...
  • Page 47 Specifications Video Normal Video Input Level(CVBS)..............1.0±0.2V Video Input Impedance...................75Ω Video Output Impedance..................5Ω Video Output Level..................1.0±0.2V (Under normal video input level) TFT Monitor Screen Diagonal....................7 inches Usable Display Area..............154.1(W) × 87.0 (H) Resolution..................1440 (W) × 234 (H) Brightness.......................400cd/m (Measure the center brightness after 30 minutes) Contrast.......................300( TYP.

  • Page 48: Appendix

    Appendix Region Code According to DVD sale region, the whole world is divide into six regions. A DVD disc can be played back only when its region code is compatible with that of the player in use. Region 1: USA, Canada, East Pacific Ocean Islands; Region 2: Japan, West Europe, North Europe, Egypt, South Africa, Middle East;...

  • Page 49: Wiring Connections

    Appendix Wiring Connections...

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