Power Acoustik PTID-8920, PTlD-8920T - Car Video System Manual
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WARNING
To promote safety, certain functions are disabled unless the parking brake is on. The Unit is designed to detect parked status and must be connected to the power supply side of the parking brake switch. Improper connection or use of his connection may violate applicable law and may result in serious injury or damage. To avoid the risk of damage and injury and the potential violation of applicable laws, this unit is not for use with a video screen that is visible to the driver.
- To avoid the risk of accident and the potential violation of applicable laws, the front Video image feature should never be used while the vehicle is being driven. Also, other video displays should not be in a location where it is a visible distraction to the driver. In some countries or states the viewing of images on a display inside a vehicle even by persons other than the driver may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be obeyed and this unit's DVD features should not be used.
- Please remember to wear your seat belt at all times while operating your vehicle. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe if your seat belt is not properly buckled
- The supplier waves any and all liability when these warnings are not followed.
OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
- Only connect to a 12Vdc battery and negative grounding
- Avoid placing the product in direct sunlight, in areas with high levels of dust, high temperatures (over 400C) or high humidity (over 90%). In case of high temperatures, cool down the car interior by means of ventilation or air-conditioning.
- Operate in well ventilated areas. Do not turn on or off the product in short intervals. When turning the unit off, wait for at least 10 seconds prior to turning the unit on again. Do not operate the player with scratched, bended or broken discs and when a disc is not loaded properly, do not force it into the player.
- Do not watch video playback while driving which will cause serious danger and risks of traffic accident. It may violate the laws and regulations. (There may be exceptional case, i.e., using rear view camera and navigation system)
- Do not install the unit where the operation for safety driving is restrained
- Do not disassembly the unit by yourself, if need repairing, please take the unit to the after service center.
- Do not open and close the monitor manually, it may damage the monitor tilt system.
- Do not touch the LCD screen by hard objects, it may damage or give scratch to the LCD screen.
- If the back of monitor touches dashboard or air-conditioner inlet etc after open the monitor then setup TILT level in monitor TILT menu to prevent damage from repeat touching.
- Car parking under direct sunlight may increase the temperature inside the car and the unit may not be in proper operation, please try it again after the temperature returns to normal.
- Do not replace the fuse on the power cable without professional guidance, using improper fuse may cause damage to the unit or even cause bum the unit.
- Do not use irregular shaped Disk.
- IR remote control operation may be hindered by monitor when the monitor is opened, thus please use the remote control at the similar level of remote control receiver.
- Do not install the unit where the cooling fan is blocked.
Accessories
Package contains the following accessories for installation and operation of the unit.
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INSTALLATION / UN-INSTALLATION
Note
Before starting installation of the unit, make sure the wiring is connected properly. Use only the parts provided with the unit to ensure proper installation. The use of unauthorized parts may cause malfunction. Install the unit where it does not get in the driver's way and will not injure the passenger in case there is a sudden stop, like an emergency stop.
INSTALLATION
(Figure 1)
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- Insert Half Sleeve into dash-board hole and bend mount tabs outwards to fix it
- If necessary, place the mount strap at the rear of the unit and fix it with provided washer as figure 2.
- Push the unit into the Half Sleeve until you hear a click sound
- Place Trim Ring over the unit and installation is completed as figure 3. (Some vehicle may not need Trim Ring)
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Insert the supplied extraction keys into the unit and pull the unit out with keeping the extraction keys. (as Figure. 4)
WIRING CONNECTIONS
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NOTE: Never connect cable to the system while it is connected to the battery power. Whenever the unit is disconnected from the battery, the preset memory will be erased and the unit will go back to its factory defaults.
Note: To watch video the parking wire should be connected to break signal. 2 cables is connected to a Hands-Free device (not included).
Parking wire
Note: The parking wire is connected with brake signal; for safety, the programs can be seen on the monitor after braking the car.
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Connecting the reversing line to taillight on the car
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After connecting, when you start up the reverse gear, the unit receive the picture from car rear view camera.
Note:
- Only use groundless loudspeakers. Use only loudspeakers of minimal 40Watt, using fewer watts may result in damaging your loudspeakers at higher volumes.
- Use 4—8 Q (Ohm impedance) loudspeakers only; using higher or lesser impedance may damage the unit.
- Do not use 3-cable loudspeakers and do not connect the loudspeakers minus to the car body (GND). The unit is using a BTL circuit and each loudspeaker must be connected with insulated cables according the diagram.
- Loudspeaker cables and/or optional external power amplifiers must always be about 30cm away from the antenna and/or antenna extension parts.
Connect the speakers according the following diagram, incorrect connections will damage the unit or your loudspeakers
Correct connection
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Incorrect connections
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Front panel
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- Release Button
Press to detach and release the front panel. When released the unit will switch off automatically after a few second. Detach/Attach the Panel: Press REL button and pull out the left side to detach the panel. To attach it, insert the right side first and then press the left side until hear a click sound - SEL/MUTE Button
SEL: Long press it to enter SOUND SETTING menu to adjust the sound settings; EQ BASS => TREBLE = > BALANCE => FADER => EQ. Adjust the level by click touch screen to increase or decrease. Short press it to MUTE the volume output, press it again to resume volume when the power is on. - MODE Button
Press it to select the mode: Radio, DISC (if there is a disc in unit), USB (if there is a USB device in the unit), CARD (if there is a SD/MMC card in the unit), TV and AV IN. - AS/PS Button
In Tuner mode, select an available BAND, then press the button for longer than 2 seconds to enable the Auto Search and store function. The unit will search for stations of the selected frequency band and will store up to 6 stations into the preset memory. The search will stop automatically when the whole frequency spectrum has been search or when all the preset memory stations are used or when the AS/PS button is pressed again; PS: press the button shortly in the TUNER mode to scan the preset stations in the memory of the current selected frequency band. Each preset station will be heard for 5 seconds. Press the button to stop the Preset scan.
Button
In RADIO mode, press to start automatic searching, press and hold for two seconds to start manual searching, then press to tune each frequency step downward
In DVD / SD / USB mode, press
button to skip to the previous track. Press
button and hold for two seconds to activate fast reverse (REW) search in a track.
- VOL Knob / POWER Button
VOL Knob: Adjust the volume level by turning the knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease.
POWER: Press it to turn on the unit. Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn the unit off.
(* Press any button to turn on the unit except REL button and EJECT button on panel, and EJECT button on remote control)
DUAL KEY setting: Long press it to choose C-DUAL/D-DUAL (Buttons on panel and RC control radio only), D-DUAL (Buttons on panel and RC control DVD only)
- BAND/TILT Button
In Radio mode, press to change radio band in sequence of FM1→ FM 2 → FM3→ AM1→ AM2. Press and hold for 2 second to adjust the Monitor tilt angle: TILT ANGLE 1 => TILT ANGLE 2 => TILT ANGLE 3=> TILT ANGLE4
Button
In Radio mode, press to start automatic searching, press and hold for two seconds to start manual searching, then press them to tune each frequency step upward.
In DVD / SD / USB mode, press
button to skip to the next track. Press
button and hold for two seconds to activate fast forward (FF) search in a track.
PLAY/ PAUSE/ Button
In Disc, USB, SD CARD mode, press it to pause / play. Press it again to resume playback; Long press it to stop, Press it again to resume playback - SCAN button
Press to scan each Radio Station for about 5 seconds. Press any button to stop this action.
- IR Sensor
IR Remote control signal receiving window. Max distance is 6-8 meters, 45 angels. - Info Display
Information Display LCD when operation the unit. - DISC slot
- AV-in Jack
Put the AV plug into the AV-IN jack which was marked on front panel. - USB slot
USB slot, for Multimedia playback files only. Insert a USB into this slot and the unit will automatically start reading and playback the card.
* Supported Music File Format: MP3, WMA Files - OPEN Button
Press this to open and close the TFT monitor. WARNING: Do not obstruct the monitor while in the opening or closing cycle, this may cause damage to the monitor mechanism and is NOT covered under warranty.
- EJECT Button
Press to eject a disc. If the disc is not removed for about 10 seconds after eject, the disc is reinserted automatically. - TFT display
- RESET Button
Press it with a thin, sharp object. The device will then be reset to factory default settings. - SD/MMC CARD slot
SD/MMC card slot, for Multimedia playback files only. Insert a SD/MMC CARD into this slot and the unit will automatically start reading and playback the card.
* Supported Music File Format: MP3, WMA Files
REMOTE CONTROL
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- MODE
- POWER
- BAND/RANDOM
- ENTER
- UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT
- EJECT
- SETREO/MONO
- P SCN/RPT
- BACKWARD/SEEK- FAST BACKWARD
- LOUD
- OSD
- PBC/STOP
- Digit numbers
- Play/Pause
- MUTE
- MENU
- SUBTITLE
- SETUP
- ANGLE
- INT
- VOLUME PLUS
- A-B/ZOOM
- SEL
- FORWARD/SEEK+ FAST FORWARD
- VOLUME MINUS
- AUDIO/GOTO
- DUAL
- OPEN/ TILT
- MODE button
Press it to select the mode: Radio, DISC (if there is a disc in unit), USB (if there is a USB device in the unit), CARD (if there is a SD/MMC card in the unit), TV and AV IN
- POWER
power on or off - BAND/ RDM
In Radio mode, press to change radio band in sequence of FM1 →FM2 → FM3 →AM1 → AM2 In DVD mode, press to play randomly. - ENTER button
Press it to confirm selection or setting. - Cursor
buttons
Use the
buttons to select the menu item. the title, track or to show next frame. - EJECT button
Press it to eject the disc. - STEREO/MONO
Press STEREO button to select STEREO or MONO. - P.SCN/ RPT
In SD CARD/ USB mode, press to repeat REP 1 =>REP DIR => REP ALL
In DVD mode, press to start repeat REP OFF=>REP Chapter=>REP Title=>REP Off.
In Radio mode: PS (Preset Scan): Press to scan all preset stations in the memory of the current band and stay on each memory stations for about 5 seconds.
AS (Auto Save): Long press to save the stations with good reception automatically.
/ seek - buttons
In DVD mode, Press
button to skip to the previous track. Press and hold
button for two seconds to activate fast reverse (REW) search in a track.
In RADIO mode, press
button to start searching automatic, press and hold for two seconds to start manual searching
button Frequency down. - LOUD
Press to set LOUD on or OFF. - OSD button
In DVD mode press it to enter the OSD menu, press and hold for 2 seconds to set video setup. (HUE / SATURATION / COLOR RESET / BRIGHT / CONTRAST / SHARP / BACK) - STOP/PBC button
Press it to Stop playback from the current position, press it again to final stop to the very beginning. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to play. Press and hold for two seconds to set PBC on/ off in VCD mode. - Digit 0-9 buttons
In radio mode, select 1-6 the desired band; In DVD mode, select track. - PLAY/PAUSE button
In DVD mode, press it to pause playback, press again to resume. - MUTE button
: Short press this button to mute the volume output, press it again to resume volume. - MENU button
Press it to show main menu, in DVD mode, long press it to enter TITLE MENU (Enable only if the DVD disc with title menu). - SUBTITLE button
Press it to select the subtitle language (Available only if the disc with subtitle function). - SETUP button
In DVD mode press it to enter the setup menu. - ANGLE Button
In DVD mode, press it repeatedly to change the viewing angle (Available only with a recorded DVD file or DVD disc that has this function).
- INT Button
Press it to activate the intro function. You can play the beginning of every track for 10 seconds in sequence. - VOL+ button
Press to increase volume level. - A-B/ZOOM button
During playback, press it at the starting point of section you want to repeat(A), press this button again at the ending point of the section you want to repeat (B), section A-B repeating starts. Press it again to cancel the A-B repeat function. Press it and hold for two seconds in DVD mode to zoom the image in or out in the sequence of ZOOM 2→ZOOM3→ ZOOM4→ ZOOM 1/2→ ZOOM 1/3→ ZOOM 1/4. - SEL button
Press it to enter the SOUND SETTING menu, and press Cursor UP/DN buttons to choose an item and press cursor left/right buttons to set the item. Press SEL button again to exit the menu. -
/ seek + buttons
In DVD mode, Press
button to skip to the next track. Press and hold
button for two seconds to activate fast forward (FF) search in a track. In RADIO mode, press
button to start searching automatic, press and hold for two seconds to start manual searching
button Frequency up. - VOL- button
Press to decrease volume level. - AUDIO/GOTO button
In DVD mode press it to select the audio language. In VCD mode, press it to select the sound track in the sequence of MONO L =>MONO R =>STEREO
Go to: in DVD mode, press and hold for 2 seconds to show TIME SEARCH menu, select number and confirm to go to certain position directly. When press
button to enter TITLE/CHAPTER selection mode, select number and confirm to go to certain TITLE or CHAPTER position directly. - DUAL button
3 status of DUAL condition is toggled: C-DUAL, D-DUAL, DUAL OFF.
C-DUAL: External AV device is showing DVD/USB/SD only. All buttons on the panel is operated for CAR radio section
D-DUAL. External AV device is showing DVD/SD/USB only. ALL button key except MODE and VOL button is working for DVD/USB/SD section for external.
DUAL OFF: ordinary operation. - OPEN/TILT button:
Short press it to open or close the monitor; Long press it to adjust the tilt angle of monitor.
REMOVE BATTERY
Note:
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- The distance may vary according to the brightness of ambient light.
- If the remote is not used for an extended period of time, remove the battery to prevent possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
- Do not place any objects between the remote control unit and the sensor on the unit.
- Do not drop the remote control onto the floor; it will damage it beyond repair.
- Do not use the remote control unit, while simultaneously operating the remote control unit of any other equipment; they may interfere resulting in improper operation.
- The battery normally last for about one year although depending how often the remote control is used. If the remote control unit isn't working even when it is operated near the unit, replace the battery with a new battery of the same make and use only a lithium cell battery type: CR2025 (3V).
- Dispose empty batteries in accordance with your local governmental regulations.
- Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or dispose of fire or flames the battery.
- Keep the battery out of reach of children, should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
MAIN MENU
The best way to discover the program is to explore each screen in detail, and to find out how to move from one to another. Read this chapter for a guided tour.
Unit starts by displaying the Main menu.
This is the root of the screen hierarchy, and you can simply access all features by tapping on the touch screen buttons.
Tap the icons to enter a desired
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RADIO PLAYER
To start Radio, tap RADIO button on main menu screen.
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Mute the sound
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VOL increase or decrease by touch the button accordingly
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Touch this button can choose FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1,AM2.
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Touch this button can scan the stations from 1-6, Long Touch it to save the stations with ood reception automatically and scan each station for about 5 seconds
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Touch this button to search stations
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Touch this button to open manual select station backward
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Touch this button to open manual select station forward
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Touch this button to search stations
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Touch this button to select stereo or mono sound reception
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Touch this button to select reception of local station or DX for distance station.
DVD PLAYER
To start DVD Player, tap on DVD button from main menu screen.
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TOUCH SCREEN MENU
You will not see any buttons while DVD is played. Buttons will appear when you tap on TFT screen. Tap the screen again to hide the buttons.
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NOTE
- DVD Player will automatically start playing when you insert any DVD disc, MEMORY card or USB device.
- Warning displays if the vehicle is moving for driver's safety.
- DVD Player will not only play video, but also picture and music files as well.
File Management
DVD mode plays files in
- Disc
- USB
- MEMORY card (main MEMORY card slot in inner panel).
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PLAY/PAUSE button: In DVD mode, press it to pause, press again to start.
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STOP button:
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Press this button to fast reverse(REW) search in a track, FRx2x4x8x20-play will be display.
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Press this button to fast forward (FF) search in a track. FFx2x4x8x20-play will be display.
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In DVD mode, touch it can choose Repeat chapter =>repeat title =>repeat off.
In VCD mode, touch it can choose repeat REP 1 => REP DIR => REP ALL
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Touch it to select the subtitle language (Available only if the disc with subtitle function)
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in DVD mode touch it to select the audio language (Available only if the disc with subtitle function)
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In VCD mode touch it can choose MONO L—MONO R---STEREO
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In VCD mode touch it can choose PBC ON or OFF
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In DVD mode touch it to enter TITLE MENU (Enable only if the DVD disc with title menu).
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Touch it to adjust monitor tilt angle.
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Touch it to select previous or next track.
Insert USB/SD/MMC and play track will display as follows:
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mute the sound
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volume button. press
to decrease the volume, press
to increase the volume.
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stop button. Press it to Stop playback from the current position, press it again to final stop to the very beginning
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Play/pause button. Press it to pause the track, press again to resume.
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Press it button to restart a track, FRx2x4x8x20-play will be display.
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Press it button to skip to the next track. FFx2x4x8x20-play will be display.
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press it to skip to the previous track.
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press it to skip to the next track.
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Press it to activate the intro function. You can play the beginning of every track for 10 seconds in sequence.
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Press it to repeat REP 1→ REP DIR → REP ALL
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Press it to play track randomly.
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press it to enter previous page.
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press it to enter next page.
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press it to open folder and select desired folder by touch screen.
TV Mode
To start TV Mode, tap on TV button from main menu screen
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AV/IN Mode
To start AV-IN Mode, tap on AV-IN button from main menu screen.
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If there is no external video input, the TFT displays "NO VIDEO SIGNAL"
- Press the
icon to adjust TFT angle. - Press the
icon to be back to main menu.
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SETTING CONTROL
Your device has default system settings. You can customize the settings to suit your personal needs. Once you change settings, your new settings will remain until you change it again. To start SETTING, tap
on button from main menu screen.
SOUND CONTROL
9 different setting is possible through sound control menu. Tap SOUND button from setting menu screen to enter sound setting menu.
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EQUALIZER | Select EQ mode |
BASS | Bass up/down |
TREBLE | Treble up/down |
BALANCE | Left/Right Balance Control |
FADER | Front/Back Fader Control |
Tap
button from sound 2 menu.
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BEEP | Keypad sound setting |
LOUDNESS | Set LOUD ON/OFF |
SUBWOOFER | Set SUBWOOFER ON or OFF |
DISPLAY CONTROL
Tap DISPLAY button from setting menu screen.
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SCREEN | Screen setting 16:9, 4:3, FULL |
Backlight | Backlight setting LOW, MID, HIGH |
RADIO CONTROL
Tap RADIO button from setting menu screen.
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AREA | Set AREA: EUROPE-U.S.A-SOUTH AMERICA-RUSSIA |
STEREO | Set STEREO ON or OFF |
LOCAL | Set LOCAL ON or OFF |
GENERAL CONTROL
Tap GENERAL button from setting menu screen.
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DUAL | Set DUAL ON/OFF |
KEY | Key CURRENT |
TILT MODE | Set TILT MODE auto or manual |
TILT ANGLE | adjust monitor tilt angle |
CLOCK DISPLAY | Set CLOCK display time ON or OFF |
Tap Down button from setting GENERAL 1 screen.
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CLOCK HOUR | Set 24Hour format or 12Hour format |
CLOCK SETTING | Set CLOCK ADJUST time |
DVD SET UP MENU
Tap the DVD button in main menu to enter the DVD player. Press the SETUP button to enter into the system settings main menu; press the up or down arrow buttons to move to the highlighted menu item and select one of the Setup Pages:
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- Subtitle Lang setting:
With this option you can select the preferred language for the subtitles. When the selected language is recorded on the disc then this language will automatically be shown. If not, the first language recorded on the disc is displayed. - Audio Lang setting:
With this option you can select the preferred language for the audio output. When the selected language is recorded on the disc (not all discs have multiple languages recorded) then this language will automatically be played. If not, the first language recorded on the disc is played. - DVD Menu Lang setting:
With this option you can select the preferred language for the disc menu. When the selected language is recorded on the disc then this language will automatically be selected. If not, the first language recorded on the disc is displayed. - Password:
The password for this unit is initially set to factory default 0000. If you want to change your password, you need to enter the old password first and confirm it, and enter a new password and confirm.
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if you forget your password, there is no possibility to reset the password again. Do not forget your password and write it down or store the password in a safe place. - Rating/ PARENTAL SETUP.
For DVD discs which support the USA rating system, setting up rating control can prevent children from watching content that might not be suitable for their age. You are asked to enter the password when you change the rating setting. The default password is 0000.
Code | Description |
1. NONE | Kid safe |
2. G | General Audiences —ALL ages admitted |
3. PG | PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED-Some material may not be suitable for children |
4. PG-13 | PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED-Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 |
5. PG_R | Restricted, under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. |
6. R | RESTRICTED-Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian |
7. NC-17 | NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED |
8. Adult | Above 17 Admitted |
- TV SHAPE:
Set TFT screen mode to the correct ratio: Three screen ratio modes are available, Normal/PS (4:3 Pan Scan), Normal/LB (4:3 Letterbox) and Wide (16:9). Different disc formats will display different images depending this setting and the screen size used. - NTSC/ PAL:
Select this menu item to set up your preferred video output format. PAL is commonly used in Europe, NTSC is commonly used in the USA and Japan. Auto is commonly used - DEFAULT:
Factory reset. Set all values to Factory default values including memory and preset stations.
SYSTEM INFORMATION
Press SYSTEM button to show the information of the system. You can view detail system information including serial number of the software.
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CALIBRATION
CALIBRATION of the touch screen. CALIBRATION screen is described as below.
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When the target moves to another position, tap and hold at the center of the new target. Repeat each time to complete the calibration process. When completed, tap anywhere in screen to go back to menu screen.
Other functions
Subwoofer
Connect the subwoofer to the unit using sub output (see electrical diagram). Tap MENU on screen enter into main menu setting choose setting menu. choose SOUND and set subwoofer ON to enable subwoofer.
Parking
When the car is stopped and the parking brake is working, the screen can display the video image, otherwise the screen can't display the video image
Back View Camera
This unit is equipped with back view camera output. The camera is used to observe the situation behind the vehicle when you are backing the car. Please connect your back view camera with the back car video input. And connect the reverse wire for back a car with the rear gear light. Rear view camera picture will be enabled when you are backing the car.
TV SECTION (For PTID-8920T only)
To enter TV mode, you can tap TV icon
on main menu screen or press mode on front panel or remote.
- Connect TV antenna to the TV ANT wire in rear unit, and then press MODE button on front panel or remote to select TV mode or Tap TV icon on main menu screen to enter TV mode.
- In TV mode, press the Play/Pause buttons on front panel or remote once to enter TV menu setting, or press touch screen to chose TV MENU icon to enter TV MENU.
- Press the
on remote or tap the screen to select one of the setup pages: Auto program => Manual program. - Press the ENTER button on remote or tap 'Auto program or Manual program" on screen to enter the page.
- Press the
on remote buttons or tap relevant option to select the setting. - Press ENTER on the remote again to confirm, tap BACK to return to the setup page.
- Press the
Icon to adjust TFT angle - Press the
icon to be back to main menu.
Note: This function is available when TV tuner is connected.
Auto program (Auto seek mode)
- System
Select this menu item is to set TV system: NTSC=>PAL=>SECAM, press ENTER button on remote or tap the screen to select. - Audio
Select this menu item is to set the TV sound system: when system setting PAL, TV sound system can set B/G=>I=>D/K- ->/M/N, press ENTER on remote or tap the screen button to select.
When system setting SECAM, TV sound system can set B/G=>I- ->D/K, press ENTER on remote or tap the screen button to select.
When system setting NTSC, press button to automatic skip search term. - Search
Select this menu item is to start searching and storing stations automatically.
Manual program (manual seek mode)
- Storage
Select this menu item is to set the storage number. - System
Select this menu item is to set TV system: SECAM => NTSC=> PAL, press ENTER button on the remote or tap the screen to select - Audio
Select this menu item is to set the TV sound system:
when system setting PAL, press ENTER on remote or tap the screen button to select TV sound system: D/K =>M/N=>B/G=>I
When system setting SECAM, TV sound system B/G=>I=>D/K.
When system setting NTSC,press
button to automatic skip TV channel term. - Channel
Select this menu item is to set your desired searching channel, press
button on remote to select one, or press
icon to select channel. - Fine
Select this menu item is to fine TV tuning and sound until it achieves the best quality, press
button on remote to adjust. - Memory
Select memory on or off is to set whether memory the searched station or not, press ENTER on remote or tap the screen button to select.
NOTES ON DISC
- Only use groundless loudspeakers.
- Use only loudspeakers of minimal 40Watt, using fewer watts may result in damaging your loud speakers at higher volumes.
- Use 4~8 (Ohm impedance) loudspeakers only; using higher or lesser impedance may damage the unit.
- Do not use 3-cable loudspeakers and do not connect the loudspeakers minus to the car body.
- (GND). using a BTL circuit and each loudspeaker must be connected with insulated cables according the diagram
- Loudspeaker cables and/or optional external power amplifiers must always be about 30cm. away from the antenna and/or antenna extension parts
- If want to display for 7" TFT, parking wire must be connected to ground.
Handing discs
Handling
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- Do not use damaged (cracked Or warped) discs.
- Do not scratch the signal surface or let it get dirty.
- Do not attach paper ot seals to discs. The player may be damaged if there is any exposed glue. etlc., On discs. For rental discs in particular, extra labels are often attached to the discs. Check carefully for any exposed glue before using such discs.
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Storing discs
- Always place discs in their case and store them vertically. Avoid storing discs in hot or humid places, places exposed to direct sunlight and places in which the temperature is extremely low.
- Read any cautions included with the discs carefully.
Cleaning discs
- Fingerprints or dust on discs may reduce sound or picture quality. Remove them by gently wiping the disc from the center toward the edges using a soft cloth.
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- Do not use benzene, thinner or other volatile chemicals. Do not use record spray or antistatic spray either.
- We recommend using the separately sold cleaning set to clean discs.
- For tough dirt, apply some water to a soft cloth, wring out thoroughly wipe Off the dirt, then wipe the disc with a dry cloth.
Irregular shaped discs
Irregular shaped discs, (heart-shaped discs, hexagonal discs, etc.)
Cannot be played on this player. Doing so could damage the player. Never use such discs
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TROUBLESHOOTING
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
General | Power does not tum on. (No sound is Produced. | Fuse is blown | Replace with fuse of the same amperage. If the fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase |
In correct wiring | Consult our local retailer. |
No sound output when operating the unit with amplifiers or power antenna attached. | Power antenna lead is shorted to ground excessive current is required or remote on the amplifiers or power antenna. | - Turn off the unit.
- Remove all wires attached to the power antenna lead. Check each wire for a possible short to ground using an ohm meter.
- Turn on the unit.
- Reconnect each amplifier remote wire to the power antenna lead one by one. If the amplifiers turn off before all wires are attached, use an external replay to provide remote-on voltage (excessive current required)
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Nothing happens when buttons are pressed. Display is not Accurate | The microprocessor has malfunctioned due to noise, etc. | Turn off the power, Then press the [no open] button and remove the DCP. Press the reset button for about 2 seconds with a thin rod. |
Panel or main unit Connectors are dirty | Wipe the dirt off with a soft cloth moistened with cleaning alcohol. |
CD | Sound is bad directly after power is turned on. | Compact disc is dirty | Clean the compact disc without scratches |
Compact disc is heavily scratched or warped | Replace with a compact disc without scratches. |
Sound is bad directly after power is turned on. | Water droplets may form on the internal lens when the car is parked in a humid lace | Let it dry for about 1 hour with the power on. |
LCD | Small LCD display error massage | When deck mechanism error, it show ERROR 1 | Reset the unit. |
When disc or servo error, it show ERROR 2 | Change the disc or reset the unit. |
When USB error, it show ERROR 3 | - Remove the USB/SD and insert it again
- File error, please check the file.
- Reset the unit.
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When SD error, it show ERROR 4 |
SYMPTOM | CAUSE | SOLUTION |
NO POWER | THE CAR IGNITION IS NOT ON. | IF THE POWER SUPPLY IS PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CAR ACCESSORY SWITCH THE IGNITION KEY TO "ACC". |
THE FUSE IS BLOWN. | REPLACE THE FUSE. |
DISC CANNOT BE LOADED | PRESENCE OF DISC INSIDE THE PLAYER | REMOVE THE DISC IN THE PLAYER THEN PUT A NEW UPWARD. |
DISC CANNOT BE READ | INSERTING THE DISC IN UPSIDE DOWN. | INSERT THE COMPACT DISC WITH THE LABEL FACING UPWARD. |
COMPACT DISC IS EXTREMELY DIRTY OR DEFECTIVE | CLEAN THE DISC OR TRY TO PLAY A NEW ONE |
TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE CAR IS TOO HIGH. | COOL OFF UNTIL THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RETURNS TO NORMAL. |
NO SOUND | VOLUME IS IN MINIMUM. | ADJUST VOLUME TO A DESIRED LEVEL. |
WIRING IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED. | CHECK WIRING CONNECTION. |
THE OPERATION KEYS DO NOT WORK. | THE BUILT-IN MICROCOMPUTER IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY DUE TO NOISE | PRESS THE POWER BUTTON FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS TO RESET THE UNIT. |
FRONT PANEL IS NOT PROPERLY FIX INTO ITS PLACE |
SOUND SKIPS. | THE INSTALLATION ANGLE IS MORE THAN 30 DEGREES. | ADJUST THE INSTALLATION ANGLE TO LESS THAN 30 DEGREES. |
THE DISC IS EXTREMELY DIRTY OR DEFECTIVE | CLEAN THE COMPACT DISC/TRY TO PLAY A NEW ONE |
THE RADIO DOES NOT WORK; THE RADIO STATION AUTOMATIC SELECTION DOES NOT WORK. | THE ANTENNA CABLE IS NOT CONNECTED THE SIGNALS ARE TOO WEAK. | INSERT THE ANTENNA CABLE FIRMLY SELECT A STATION MANUALLY. |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimension are approximate.
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Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download Power Acoustik PTID-8920, PTlD-8920T - Car Video System Manual
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