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XDVD8182
INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL
DVD Multimedia Receiver with 7" Touch Screen Display
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 XDVD8182 INSTALLATION/OWNER’S MANUAL DVD Multimedia Receiver with 7” Touch Screen Display 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

    Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software. As the XDVD8182 plays discs according to their intentions, some functions may not work as intended. Please be sure to read the instructions provided with each disc. This player has been designed to play back DVD software that has been encoded for specific region areas.

  • Page 4: Warning Statement

    XDVD8182 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 XDVD8182 is installed by a professional installer or an authorized dealer. This product is only for use in vehicles with 12VDC negative ground only.

  • Page 6: Preparation/Mounting/Wiring

    XDVD8182 INSTALLATION Preparation Please read entire manual before installation. Before You Start • Disconnect negative battery terminal. Consult a qualified technician for instructions. • Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures, such as from direct sunlight, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive vibration.
  • 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. XDVD8182 BATTERY + GROUND...
  • Page 8 XDVD8182 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 XDVD8182 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

    XDVD8182 OPERATION Control Locations - Monitor Closed Band Auto Store/Preset Scan Secondary LCD Display Open/Close Monitor Eject Rotary Encoder/Enter Mode 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 Press POWER momentarily to turn the unit on, the unit will beep 2 times. POWER ON/OFF Press and hold POWER for more than 2 seconds, unit will beep 1 time, then turn off. Note: EJECT will still function even if POWER is off. Rotate clockwise/counter clockwise for desired VOLUME level. VOLUME XDVD8182 OPERATION...

  • Page 12: Control Locations - Monitor Open

    XDVD8182 OPERATION Control Locations - Monitor Open Disc-in indicator - Red = Disc inserted, Blue = No disc. ANGLE  - Press to decrease the monitor view angle. ANGLE  - Press to increase the monitor view angle. INFO - Press to select DVD INFO and press and hold for BRIGHTNESS.
  • Page 13 If you experience abnormal operation or, your unit is inoperable, press the RESET button for 3 seconds, located on the front bottom-right corner of the unit. After a system reset, the unit restores all factory default settings. Note: Use the tip of a pen to access the button. XDVD8182 OPERATION...

  • Page 14: Control Locations - Remote

    XDVD8182 OPERATION Control Locations - Remote Mode Mute Open/Close Power Key #1 Key #2 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 CR2025 battery. For best performance, replace only with CR2025 or equivalent.
  • Page 15 Fast Forward Zoom Audio Angle Sub-Title XDVD8182 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

    XDVD8182 OPERATION General Operation Power On/Off Monitor Open/Close Monitor Angle Position Press POWER momentarily to turn the unit on, the unit will beep 2 times. Press and hold POWER for more than 2 seconds, unit will beep 1 time, then turn off.
  • Page 17 Notes: The Bass and Treble levels are only adjustable when EQ is set to“User” mode. The Loud function compensates for deficiencies in sound ranges at low levels. When the Loud function is on, LOUD is displayed on the screen. XDVD8182 General Operation will appear in the OSD. 2-Channel Audio Settings...
  • Page 18 XDVD8182 OPERATION General Operation INFO/PIC RGB BRIGHTNESS CVBS Screen Controls SHARPNESS CONTRAST COLOR BRIGHTNESS TINT Note: Adjustments to SHARPNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, BRIGHTNESS & TINT are only possible while in either AUX-IN or CAMERA CVBS mode. Press INFO button for 1 second to display DVD disc information.
  • Page 19 VOLUME PROGRAMMABLE TURN-ON VOLUME XDVD8182 Press BAND to increment from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1] FM1. Press AS/PS momentarily to start station PRESET SCAN function. The unit will now scan your program presets for 10 seconds for each preset in that band.
  • Page 20 XDVD8182 OPERATION General Operation Secondary LCD Information 1) LOC 2) ST 3) TIME 4) LOUD NOTE: Secondary LCD only functions when TFT monitor is closed. LOCAL indicator, icon will be off when DISTANCE (DX) is selected STEREO radio station indicator Displays TRACK time, TUNING frequency, MP3 ID3 info, &...
  • Page 21 Touch to access MAIN Source menu RAPID DIAL can also control touch screen functions from the main menu Rapid Dial • Select desired function rotating clockwise or counter-clockwise • Function will be outlined in yellow • Press to confirm/ENTER XDVD8182 OPERATION General Operation...

  • Page 22: General Setup Menu

    XDVD8182 OPERATION GENERAL Setup - Menu General Setup Menu Note: Default anti-theft password is 0000 Settings Default Radio Clock adjust Clock Mode 12Hr Camera Image Normal Video Format Auto TFT Auto Open Anti-theft Code 0000 Anti-theft active Load Factory defaults Note: Not all GENERAL setup features are described in detail.
  • Page 23 Adjusting Radio Frequency Step 1 1) Touch top left corner of screen Step 2 2) Touch GENERAL setup button Step 3 3) Touch USA Step 4 4) Touch the setting for your region Step 5 Touch RETURN to exit XDVD8182 OPERATION...

  • Page 24: Setting The Clock

    XDVD8182 OPERATION GENERAL Setup - Adjusting the Clock 12Hr Clock Mode Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Steps 4-8 24Hr Clock Mode 1) Touch top left corner of screen 2) Touch GENERAL setup button 3) Touch 00:00 area in the CLOCK row...

  • Page 25: Anti-Theft Code

    Step 9 & 10 XDVD8182 1) Touch top left corner of screen 3) Touch down arrow button 5) Enter 0000, then press ok 7) Touch ON...

  • Page 26: Screen Setup

    XDVD8182 OPERATION SCREEN Setup - Menu Screen Setup Menu Settings Default Brightness Screen Tilt Screen Saver TS Calibrate Version System Standby • Press the SCREEN button to access the SCREEN setup mode • Select desired parameter you wish to change •...
  • Page 27 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 XDVD8182 1) Touch top left corner of screen 2) Touch SCREEN setup button 3) Touch [-] to dim TFT 4) Touch [+] to brighten TFT 0 - 20 is possible...
  • Page 28 XDVD8182 OPERATION SCREEN Setup - Setting TFT Angle Set for best viewing angle for your vehicle Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 1) Touch top left corner of screen 2) Touch SCREEN setup button 3) Touch a number displayed in SCREEN TILT row...

  • Page 29: Screen Setup

    Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 & 4 Step 5 & 6 XDVD8182 1) Touch top left corner of screen 2) Touch SCREEN setup button 3) Touch No in TS Calibration row 4) Then touch Yes 5) Touch and hold the pointers as indicated on the screen for 2 seconds each...

  • Page 30: Am/Fm Tuner Operation

    XDVD8182 OPERATION AM/FM Tuner Operation AM/FM Tuner TFT Display Current MODE information, touch upper left area to return to MAIN MENU Current PRESET station indicator STEREO broadcast indicator Clock PRESET page up LOCAL/DISTANCE selection PRESET page down Auto station SCAN button...
  • Page 31 LOC/DX Radio Station Storing Radio Stations PRESET Recalling a Radio Station PRESET PRESET Page Up/Down XDVD8182 AM/ FM Tuner Operation Press the button to auto SEEK up the next strongest station. Press the button to auto SEEK down the next strongest station.

  • Page 32: Warning Statement

    XDVD8182 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 DVD and AV1 audio can be heard while the vehicle is in motion without engaging the parking brake. Follow these two initialization procedures carefully to allow video playback on XDVD8182 front panel TFT: There are two situations that start the PARKING BRAKE sequence. First situation is while driving:...

  • Page 34: Dvd Operation

    Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software. As the XDVD8182 plays discs according to their intentions, some functions may not work as intended. Please be sure to read the instructions provided with each disc. This player has been designed to play back DVD software that has been encoded for specific region areas.
  • Page 35 XDVD8182 OPERATION DVD Operation - Inserting a Disc DVD Loading Slot Eject button Insert CD/DVD with label facing upwards Inserting a Disc When inserting a DVD disc, usually it will play automatically. Other sub-menus may have to be pressed to access the DVD movie/music content.
  • Page 36 XDVD8182 OPERATION DVD Operation - Touch Screen Controls Hidden Touch Screen area while in TUNER mode Hidden Touch Screen areas while in DVD mode There are several hidden TOUCH SCREEN areas outlined below: "A" area can be used in any mode to access MAIN menu "A-F"...
  • Page 37 DVD Operation - Touch Screen Controls AREA A Access MAIN Menu AREA C Selects PREVIOUS Track AREA E Full DVD Transport Controls XDVD8182 OPERATION AREA B Displays Track Information AREA D Selects NEXT Track AREA F DVD Search...
  • Page 38 XDVD8182 OPERATION DVD Operation - Touch Screen Controls Using the hidden Touch Screen Controls Touch AREA E Touch the PLAY button or on the front panel to resume disc playback Touch the PAUSE button again to suspend the disc playback...
  • Page 39 Notes: Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software. As the XDVD8182 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 40 XDVD8182 OPERATION DVD Operation Direct Chapter / Track Selection Viewing an Alternate picture Angle (DVD only) Multi-Language Disc Changing Subtitle Language DVD Playback Information Playback Information During DVD and CD playback, you can use the numeric keypad on the remote control to access tracks directly.

  • Page 41: Dvd Setup

    MAIN menu. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu. Press LANGUAGE icon to select LANGUAGE setup page Press to select desired disc subtitle language Press to select desired disc audio language Press to select desired disc menu language XDVD8182 OPERATION English French Spanish...
  • Page 42 XDVD8182 OPERATION DVD Setup Menu - Audio Audio Setup Menu Note: A DVD disc must be inserted to access these functions and features. Pink Noise Dynamic Range Control With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu.
  • Page 43 Down Sampling Select On to activate audio down sampling. The DVD audio output will be downsampled to 48kHz. The original sampling frequency is preserved when Off is selected. XDVD8182 OPERATION DVD Setup Menu - Audio 0ms = DEFAULT 15ms...
  • Page 44 XDVD8182 OPERATION DVD Setup Menu - Video Video Setup Menu Note: A DVD disc must be inserted to access these functions and features. TV Shape Angle Mark View Mode With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu.
  • Page 45 Speaker Mode *Front Speaker Size XDVD8182 DVD Setup Menu - Speaker With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu.
  • Page 46 XDVD8182 OPERATION DVD Setup Menu - Speaker *Surround Speaker Size Note: A DVD disc must be inserted to access these functions and features. *Subwoofer Speaker *Center Speaker Size Select size of surround speaker Select Present if a subwoofer is included in your system...
  • Page 47 Decode Mode *Panorama XDVD8182 DVD Setup Menu - Pro Logic II With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu.
  • Page 48 XDVD8182 OPERATION DVD Setup Menu - Pro Logic II *Dimension Note: A DVD disc must be inserted to access these functions and features. *Center Width Select desired dimension Changing the dimension control allows you to adjust the soundstage either towards the front or towards the rear.

  • Page 49: Dvd Setup

    Setting Parental Lock Password Rating Setting Parental Password Override XDVD8182 DVD Setup Menu - Rating With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu.

  • Page 50: Cd Operation

    XDVD8182 OPERATION CD Operation CD User Interface Current MODE information, touch upper left area to return to MAIN MENU Disc title Track title Current TIME Touch to PLAY/PAUSE disc playback Touch to STOP disc playback Touch to PAGE down Touch to PAGE up...
  • Page 51 XDVD8182 OPERATION CD Operation Playing CD-DA discs After inserting a CD disc, files will play in numerical order in the directory. Selecting by Keypad Touch to display keypad. Enter desired track number and press ok. Selecting by Direct Track Access Touch desired track for DIRECT TRACK access.

  • Page 52: Mp3/Wma Operation

    XDVD8182 OPERATION MP3/WMA Operation MP3/WMA User Interface Current MODE information, touch upper left area to return to MAIN MENU Disc title Track title Current TIME Touch to PLAY/PAUSE disc playback Touch to STOP disc playback Touch to PAGE down Touch to PAGE up...
  • Page 53 XDVD8182 OPERATION MP3/WMA Operation Playing MP3/WMA files After inserting an MP3/WMA disc, files will play in numerical order in the directory. Selecting by Keypad Touch to display keypad. Enter desired track number and press ok. Selecting by Direct Track Access Touch desired track for DIRECT TRACK access.

  • Page 54: Media Compatibility Information

    XDVD8182 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 XDVD8182 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

    XDVD8182 WARRANTY Limited One Year 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 XDVD8182 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

    XDVD8182 OPERATION Specifications DVD Player FM Tuner AM Tuner Monitor General Frequency response: 10Hz-20kHz Channel separation @ 1kHz: D/A converter: 24 Bit Tuning range: 87.5MHz-107.9MHz Usable sensitivity: 8.5dBf 50dB quieting sensitivity: 10dBf Stereo separation @ 1kHz: 40dB Frequency response: 30Hz-13kHz...
  • Page 59 XDVD8182 OPERATION Notes...
  • Page 60 Dual Electronics Corp. Toll Free: 1-866-382-5476 www.dualav.com ©2010 Dual Electronics Corp. All rights reserved. NSA0110-V03 Printed in China...

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