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Dual XDVD8183N Installation & Owner's Manual

Dvd multimedia receiver with 7” touch screen display
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XDVD8183N
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 XDVD8183N 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 Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Dual is under license. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

  • 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 XDVD8183N 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 XDVD8183N 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 XDVD8183N 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: Installation

    XDVD8183N 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: Need Help

    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. XDVD8183N INSTALLATION...
  • Page 8 XDVD8183N INSTALLATION Wiring Diagram - Optional A/V Connections...
  • Page 9 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 XDVD8183N 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

    XDVD8183N Control Locations - Monitor Closed Band Auto Store/Preset Scan Secondary LCD Display Open/Close Monitor Eject Rotary Encoder/Enter Mode Chapter/Track Up/Seek Up 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 FAST REVERSE/TUNE DOWN MUTE POWER ON/OFF VOLUME XDVD8183N Control Functions - Monitor Closed Press BAND to increment from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM ] FM1. Press AS/PS momentarily to start station PRESET SCAN function, Press AS/PS for 2 seconds to start AUTO STORE station preset function in current BAND.

  • Page 12: Control Locations - Monitor Open

    XDVD8183N 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: System Reset

    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. XDVD8183N OPERATION...

  • Page 14: Control Locations - Remote

    XDVD8183N 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 XDVD8183N 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

    XDVD8183N General Operation Power On/Off Monitor Open/Close Monitor Angle Position OPERATION Press POWER momentarily to turn the unit on. Press and hold POWER for more than 2 seconds to turn the unit off. Note: EJECT will still function even if POWER is 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. XDVD8183N General Operation will appear in the OSD. 2-Channel Audio Settings...
  • Page 18 XDVD8183N 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. OPERATION Press INFO button for 1 second to display DVD disc information.
  • Page 19 VOLUME PROGRAMMABLE TURN-ON VOLUME XDVD8183N Press BAND to increment from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM ] 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 XDVD8183N General Operation Secondary LCD Information 1) LOC 2) ST 3) TIME 4) LOUD OPERATION 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 Rapid Dial Rotary Encoder • • • XDVD8183N Press the ENTER button on the right ROTARY knob. Press the MENU button on the remote control. Touch the upper left corner of the touch screen. Note: VOLUME level can be controlled in STANDBY mode.

  • Page 22: General Setup Menu

    XDVD8183N 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 Bluetooth 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 icon. Step 3 3) Touch USA. Step 4 4) Touch the setting for your region. Step 5 Touch RETURN to exit. XDVD8183N OPERATION...
  • Page 24 XDVD8183N GENERAL Setup - Adjusting the Clock 12Hr Clock Mode Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Steps 4-7 24Hr Clock Mode OPERATION 1) Touch top left corner of screen. 2) Touch GENERAL icon. 3) Touch 00:00 area in the CLOCK row.
  • Page 25 Step 9 & 10 XDVD8183N 1) Touch top left corner of screen. 3) Touch down arrow icon. 5) Enter 0000, then press OK. 7) Touch On.

  • Page 26: Screen Setup

    XDVD8183N SCREEN Setup - Menu Screen Setup Menu Settings Default Brightness Screen Tilt Screen Saver TS Calibrate Version System Standby OPERATION • Press the SCREEN icon to access the SCREEN setup mode. • Select desired parameter you wish to change.
  • Page 27 TFT panel. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 XDVD8183N 1) Touch top left corner of screen. 2) Touch SCREEN icon. 3) Touch [-] to reduce brightness. 4) Touch [+] to increase brightness. 0 - 20 is possible Default = 10 5) Touch RETURN to exit.
  • Page 28 XDVD8183N SCREEN Setup - Setting TFT Angle Set for best viewing angle for your vehicle Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 OPERATION 1) Touch top left corner of screen. 2) Touch SCREEN icon. 3) Touch a number displayed in SCREEN TILT row.
  • Page 29 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 & 4 Step 5 & 6 XDVD8183N 1) Touch top left corner of screen. 2) Touch SCREEN icon. 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 XDVD8183N AM/FM Tuner Operation - OSD Overview Tuner Mode OPERATION From the main menu, touch TUNER icon on the screen to select AM/FM Tuner mode. Current Source Indicator Displays source currently playing. Preset Number Indicator Shows what preset has been selected.
  • Page 31 Touch screen here to enter Audio Setup Menu. EQ Indicator Touch screen here to enter Audio Setup Menu. Current Station Indicator Indicates current frequency. Band Indicator Shows which band the radio is tuned to, FM-1, FM-2, FM-3, or AM. XDVD8183N OPERATION...

  • Page 32: Am/Fm Tuner Operation

    XDVD8183N AM/FM Tuner Operation AM/FM Tuner Mode Band Manual Tuning Seek Tuning Storing Presets Auto Store Presets Preset Scan OPERATION From the main menu, touch TUNER icon to select AM/FM Tuner mode. From the remote control or the front panel: Press MODE until TUNER is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 33 XDVD8183N OPERATION AM/ FM Tuner Operation To select a desired station from the preset station list, touch any of the Direct Preset Tuning displayed station frequencies from the list. Use Rapid Dial by turning the right rotary clockwise or counter-clockwise, and pressing in to select the highlighted channel.
  • Page 34 XDVD8183N 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 35: Safety Warning

    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 XDVD8183N front panel TFT: There are two situations that start the PARKING BRAKE sequence. First situation is while driving:...

  • Page 36: Dvd Operation

    Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software. As the XDVD8183N 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 37 XDVD8183N OPERATION DVD Operation - Inserting a Disc DVD Loading Slot Eject button Insert CD/DVD with label facing upwards Inserting a Disc With the label facing up, insert a standard size disc into the slot. The panel will close and the disc will automatically begin playback. Other sub-menus may have to be pressed to access the DVD movie/music content.
  • Page 38 XDVD8183N OPERATION DVD Operation - Touch Screen Controls Hidden Touch Screen area There are several hidden TOUCH SCREEN areas as outlined below: while in TUNER mode "A" area can be used in any mode to access MAIN menu. Hidden Touch Screen areas "A-F"...
  • Page 39 DVD Operation - Touch Screen Controls AREA A Access MAIN Menu AREA C Selects PREVIOUS Track AREA E Displays DVD Transport Controls XDVD8183N OPERATION AREA B Displays Disc Information AREA D Selects NEXT Track AREA F DVD Search...
  • Page 40 XDVD8183N DVD Operation - Touch Screen Controls Using the hidden Touch Screen Controls Touch AREA E DVD Mode OPERATION From the main menu, touch the DISC icon on the screen to select DVD mode. Title Menu Jumps to the DVD Title menu.
  • Page 41 Notes: Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software. As the XDVD8183N 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 42 XDVD8183N DVD Operation Playback Control Repeat Mode Repeat A->B Play/Pause Stop OPERATION Touch Area E to bring up the on-screen buttons. Touch to fast forward or Each subsequent press of the button will change the speed from normal to 2x to 4x to 8x to 20x and back to 1x.
  • Page 43 ROOT button will return to the bonus menu instead of the main menu.) Pressing ROOT again will usually return to the current chapter. Note: On some DVD’s the TITLE and ROOT buttons may be reversed. XDVD8183N OPERATION DVD Operation...

  • Page 44: Dvd Setup

    XDVD8183N DVD Setup Menu - Language LANGUAGE Setup Menu Note: A DVD disc must be inserted to access these functions and features. Disc Subtitle Audio Language DVD Menu OPERATION With the unit in DVD mode, press AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu.

  • Page 45: Dvd Setup Menu - Audio

    Pink Noise Dynamic Range Control XDVD8183N DVD Setup Menu - Audio 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 XDVD8183N DVD Setup Menu - Audio Center Control Rear Control Down Sampling OPERATION Press to select desired center channel time delay. The distance is defined in milliseconds. Press to select desired rear channel time delay. The distance is defined in milliseconds.

  • Page 47: Dvd Setup Menu - Video

    TV Shape Angle Mark View Mode XDVD8183N DVD Setup Menu - Video With the unit in DVD mode, press AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu. Press the VIDEO icon to select from the following menus: Press to select desired TV shape.
  • Page 48 XDVD8183N DVD Setup Menu - Speaker Speaker Setup Menu Note: A DVD disc must be inserted to access these functions and features. Speaker Mode *Front Speaker Size OPERATION With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu.
  • Page 49 A DVD disc must be inserted to access these functions and features. *Subwoofer Speaker *Center Speaker Size XDVD8183N DVD Setup Menu - Speaker Select size of surround speaker. Select Present if a subwoofer is included in your system. Press to select size of center speaker.

  • Page 50: Dvd Setup

    XDVD8183N DVD Setup Menu - Rating Rating Setup Menu Note: A DVD disc must be inserted to access these functions and features. Enable Parental Lock Password Setting Parental Lock Password Rating Setting Parental Password Override OPERATION With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu.
  • Page 51 Track Number Indicator Disc Title Indicator Track Title List Repeat Shuffle XDVD8183N CD Operation - OSD Overview Displays Source Currently Playing. Displays current track number and total number of tracks on the disc. Displays current disc title when available. Displays up to 6 tracks on the disc in order, with track title, when available.
  • Page 52 XDVD8183N CD Operation - OSD Overview OPERATION Scroll bar Allows scrolling of track list. Direct Select Keyboard Touch the icon to display a numeric keyboard. Enter desired track OK to select it number and touch Track Scan Touch the SCAN icon to listen to 10 seconds of each track in order.

  • Page 53: Cd Operation

    XDVD8183N OPERATION CD Operation After inserting a CD disc, files will play in numerical order in the directory. Playing CD-DA discs Touch to display keypad. Enter desired track number and press OK. Selecting by Keypad Touch desired track for DIRECT TRACK access.
  • Page 54 XDVD8183N CD Operation Page Up/Down Track Select Direct Select Direct Track Entry Play Control OPERATION The Page Up and Page Down on-screen buttons can be used to see the rest of the tracks on the CD. Use the Direct Select method to play a desired track.
  • Page 55 XDVD8183N OPERATION CD Operation Shuffle Mode Touch the Shuffle button to shuffle all of the tracks on the CD. The Shuffle button will be illuminated while Shuffle Mode is active. When the button is illuminated, touching it a second time will disable Shuffle Mode.
  • Page 56 XDVD8183N MP3/WMA Operation - OSD Overview MP3/WMA Mode OPERATION From the main menu, touch the DISC icon on the screen to select MP3/WMA mode. Current Source Indicator Displays source currently playing. Song Number Indicator Displays current song number and total number of songs on the disc.
  • Page 57 Touch screen here to enter the Audio Setup Menu. Elapsed Time Indicator Shows the elapsed time of the current song. XDVD8183N OPERATION icon to display a numeric keyboard. Enter desired icon to see the next 6 songs in the folder.

  • Page 58: Mp3/Wma Operation

    XDVD8183N MP3/WMA Operation Page Up/Down Song Select Direct Select Direct Song Entry OPERATION From the remote control: Press to display the next page. Press to display the previous page. Note: Continued operation of the Page Up and Page Down buttons will display the next and previous folders, respectively once the songs in the current folder have all been displayed.
  • Page 59 If Stop is touched a second time, then playback stops completely and will restart from the beginning of the disc. From the remote control: Press to stop playback of the current song. XDVD8183N OPERATION MP3/WMA Operation...

  • Page 60: Media Compatibility Information

    XDVD8183N Media Compatibility Media Compatibility Playback Order Compatible Recording Formats OPERATION 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 61 Additional MP3/WMA Information Sampling Frequency Rates Transfer Bit rates Recommended Settings XDVD8183N 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 62 XDVD8183N Bluetooth - OSD Overview (Optional) ® Before using the Bluetooth Bluetooth Mode OPERATION Select the Bluetooth option in the General setup and select On to activate the Bluetooth feature. Refer to page 21 for more details. From the main menu, touch the Bluetooth icon on the screen or, press the Bluetooth icon at the top of the screen.
  • Page 63 During hands free operation, some noise may be heard when using a mobile device with this head unit, depending on the mobile device and or the communication environment. XDVD8183N Bluetooth - OSD Overview (Optional) ®...

  • Page 64: Bluetooth Operation

    XDVD8183N Bluetooth - Setup Menu (Optional) ® Pairing Step 1 Step 2 Notes Auto Answer Connect OPERATION Before you can use a mobile device with this head unit, it must be authenticated. This is also referred to as "pairing" a device.

  • Page 65: Bluetooth Operation

    XDVD8183N OPERATION Bluetooth - Operation (Optional) ® Phone Book Menu Incoming Call Screen Dialed Calls Press Dialed Call to retrieve the list of dialed calls from the mobile device. "Searching", then "Loading dialed phone book" will be displayed during the retrieval process followed by "The phone book is done".

  • Page 66: 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 67: Troubleshooting

    Incorrect Region Code Region code error appears on display Front panel will not Front panel obstructed open/close XDVD8183N General 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 68: Troubleshooting

    XDVD8183N Troubleshooting Problem Please connect first There is no mobile device connected to the head unit appears in the display Mobile device will not Bluetooth function is not active on the head unit connect to the head unit Bluetooth function is not active on the mobile device...

  • Page 69: Specifications

    CEA-2006 Power Standard Specifications (reference: 14.4VDC +/- 0.2V, 20Hz~20kHz) Power Output: 17 Watts RMS x 4 channels at 4 ohms and < 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 80dBA (reference: 1 watt into 4 ohms) XDVD8183N OPERATION Specifications 10Hz-20kHz >65dB 8.5dBf...
  • Page 70 XDVD8183N OPERATION Notes...
  • Page 71 XDVD8183N OPERATION Notes...
  • Page 72 Dual Electronics Corp. Toll Free: 1-866-382-5476 www.dualav.com ©2010 Dual Electronics Corp. All rights reserved. NSA0110-V1.0 Printed in China...

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