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Dual XDVD8181 Installation & Owner's Manual

Dvd multimedia receiver with 7” touch screen display
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XDVD8181
INSTALLATION/OWNER'S MANUAL
DVD Multimedia Receiver with 7" Touch Screen Display
TOUCH
Safety Note:
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 XDVD8181 INSTALLATION/OWNER’S MANUAL DVD Multimedia Receiver with 7” Touch Screen Display TOUCH Safety Note: 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: Table Of Contents

    Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software. As the XDVD8181 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 3: 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 XDVD8181 is installed by a professional installer or an authorized dealer. This product is only for use in vehicles with 1VDC negative ground only.

  • Page 4: Installation

    XDVD8181 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 5: Expanded Wiring Diagram - Inputs/Outputs

    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. XDVD8181 BATTERY + GROUND...
  • Page 6 XDVD8181 INSTALLATION Wiring Diagram - Optional A/V Connections...
  • Page 7 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 XDVD8181 OPERATION IR Remote Preparation NOTE: • Remove the battery if the IR Remote will not be used for a month or longer •...

  • Page 8: Control Locations - Monitor Closed

    XDVD8181 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 9 Press and hold POWER for more than secs, unit will beep 3 time, then turn off. NOTE: EJECT will still function even if POWER is off. VOLUME Rotate clockwise/counter clockwise for desired VOLUME level, press once to access the AUDIO SETUP MENU. XDVD8181 OPERATION...

  • Page 10: Control Locations - Monitor Open

    XDVD8181 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 system INFO and press and hold for BRIGHTNESS.

  • Page 11: 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. Notes: Use the tip of a pen to access the button. XDVD8181 OPERATION...

  • Page 12: Control Locations - Remote

    XDVD8181 OPERATION Control Locations - Remote Mode Mute Open/Close Power Key #1 Key # 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 CR05 battery. For best performance, replace only with CR05 or equivalent.
  • Page 13 Fast Forward Zoom Audio Angle Sub-Title XDVD8181 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 14: General Operation

    XDVD8181 OPERATION General Operation Power On/Off Monitor Open/Close Monitor Angle Position Press Volume knob for 1sec to turn the unit on, the unit will beep  times. Press and hold POWER for more than secs, unit will beep 1 time, then turn off.
  • Page 15 Note: 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. XDVD8181 General Operation MUTE will appear in the OSD.

  • Page 16: Picture Menu

    XDVD8181 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 video playback, AUX-IN or CAMERA CVBS mode. Press INFO button for 1 sec to display DVD disc information.
  • Page 17 VOLUME PROGRAMMABLE TURN-ON VOLUME XDVD8181 Press BAND to increment from FM1, FM, FM3, AM1] FM1. Press AS/PS for 1 sec to start station PRESET SCAN function, the unit will now scan your program presets for 5 secs for each preset in that band, press again to stop scanning, the front LCD panel will flash while in this mode.
  • Page 18 XDVD8181 OPERATION General Operation Secondary LCD Information 1) LOC 2) ST 3) TIME 4) LOUD NOTE: Sub-LCD only functions when TFT monitor is closed. LOCAL indicator, icon will be off when DISTANT (DX) is selected STEREO radio station indicator Displays TRACK time, TUNING frequency, MP3 ID3 info, & CLOCK, etc...

  • Page 19: General Operation

    Touch to access MAIN Source menu RAPID DIAL can also control touch screen functions Rapid Dial • Select desired function rotating clockwise or counter-clockwise • Function will be outlined in yellow • Press inward to ENTER XDVD8181 OPERATION General Operation...

  • Page 20: System Setup Menu

    XDVD8181 OPERATION System GENERAL Setup Menu General Setup Menu NOTE: Default anti-theft password is 0000 Settings Default Radio Clock adjust Clock Mode 1Hr Camera Image Normal Video Format Auto TFT Auto Open Antitheft code 0000 Antitheft Active Load Factory Defaults NOTE: Not all GENERAL setup features are described in detail •...
  • Page 21 Adjusting RADIO Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 1) Touch top left corner of screen ) Touch GENERAL setup button 3) Touch USA 4) Touch the setting for your Country Touch RETURN to exit XDVD8181 OPERATION...
  • Page 22 XDVD8181 OPERATION System GENERAL Setup- Adjusting the Clock 12Hr Clock Mode Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4, 5 ,6, 7 & 8 24Hr Clock Mode 1) Touch top left corner of screen ) Touch GENERAL setup button 3) Touch 00:00 area in the CLOCK row...
  • Page 23 Step 7 & 8 your system Record your password here Step 9 & 10 XDVD8181 XDVD8181 1) Touch top left corner of screen 3) Touch down arrow button 5) Enter 0000 7) Touch ON...
  • Page 24 XDVD8181 OPERATION System SCREEN Setup Menu Screen Setup Menu Settings Default Brightness Screen Tilt Screen Saver Touch Screen Calibration Version System Standby • Press the SCREEN Setup button to access the SCREEN SETUP mode • Select desired parameter you wish to change •...

  • Page 25: Operation

    Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 XDVD8181 1) Touch top left corner of screen ) Touch SCREEN setup button 3) Touch [-] to DIM TFT 4) Touch [+] to BRIGHTEN TFT 0 to + 0 is possible...
  • Page 26 XDVD8181 OPERATION System SCREEN Setup- Setting TFT Angle Set for best viewing angle in your vehicle Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 1) Touch top left corner of screen ) Touch SCREEN setup button 3) Touch a number displayed in SCREEN TILT row...
  • Page 27 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 & 4 Step 5 & 6 XDVD8181 XDVD8181 1) Touch top left corner of screen ) Touch SCREEN setup button 3) Touch NO in TS Calibration row 4) Then press YES 5) Touch and hold the pointers as indicated on the screen for  seconds each.

  • Page 28: Am/Fm Tuner Operation

    XDVD8181 OPERATION AM/FM Tuner Operation AM/FM Tuner TFT Display Current source MODE information, touch "A" area to return to MAIN source selection menu Current PRESET station indicator STEREO broadcast indicator Clock PRESET page up LOCAL / DISTANCE selection PRESET page down...
  • Page 29 LOC/DX Radio Station Storing Radio Stations PRESET Recalling a Radio Station PRESET PRESET Page Up/Down XDVD8181 XDVD8181 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 30: Dvd Operation Menu

    Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software. As the XDVD8181 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 31: Safety Warning

    Follow this two initialization procedure carefully to allow video playback on XDVD8181 front panel TFT: There are usually two situations that start the PARKING BRAKE Sequence. First situation is while driving:...
  • Page 32 XDVD8181 OPERATION DVD Operation - Inserting a Disc DVD Loading Slot Inserting a DISC Ejecting the DISC Resetting the Loading Mechanism Insert CD/DVD with label facing upwards When inserting a DVD disc, it will play automatically. Other sub-menus may have to be pressed to access the DVD movie / music content, read the directions of your specific DVD disc for hidden features.
  • Page 33 XDVD8181 OPERATION DVD Operation - Touch Screen Hidden Touch Screen area There are several hidden TOUCH SCREEN areas 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 34 XDVD8181 DVD Operation - Touch Screen Controls Using the hidden Touch Screen Controls A - MAIN menu access B - Displays DVD track information C - Selects PREVIOUS chapter D - Select NEXT chapter E - Displays the full DVD...
  • Page 35 Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software. As the XDVD8181 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 36 XDVD8181 OPERATION DVD Operation - Searching a DVD Searching a DVD Searching by Time, Title, or Chapter Touch the search button in AREA F. 1) Touch the in the TIME area. ) A touch keypad will now appear, enter your desired TIME to search.
  • Page 37 Multi-Language Disc Changing Subtitle Language DVD Playback Information Playback Information XDVD8181 During DVD and CD playback, you can use the numeric keypad on the IR remote to access tracks directly Some DVD's contain scenes that have been shot simultaneously from different angles.

  • Page 38: Dvd Setup

    XDVD8181 OPERATION DVD Setup Menu - Language LANGUAGE Setup Menu NOTE: A DVD disc must be inserted to access these func- tions and features. Disc Subtitle Subtitle Language DVD Menu With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu bar.

  • Page 39: Dvd Setup Menu - Video

    TV Shape Angle Mark Video Mode XDVD8181 DVD Setup Menu - Video With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu bar. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu.

  • Page 40: Dvd Setup Menu- Ratings

    XDVD8181 OPERATION DVD Setup Menu- Ratings Ratings 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 With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu bar.

  • Page 41: Svcd Operation

    Touch the LEFT RIGHT STEREO XDVD8181 SVCD Transport Control OSD PLAY button or on the front panel to resume disk playback. PAUSE button again to suspend the disc playback. STOP button to STOP playback, touch or OK on the remote to REVERSE button to FAST REVERSE on SVCD, x, 4x, to 8x FF button to FAST FORWARD on SVCD, x, 4x, to 8x.

  • Page 42: Cd Operation

    XDVD8181 OPERATION CD Operation CD USER Interface Current source indicator, touch AREA A to access MAIN source menu Disc title. Track title. Current TIME. Touch to PLAY / PAUSE disc playback. Touch to STOP disc playback. Touch to PAGE down.
  • Page 43 XDVD8181 OPERATION CD Operation Playing CDDA files After inserting a CD disc, files will play in numerical order in the directory. Selecting by Single Track Touch to playback track Selecting by Direct Track Access Touch to for DIRECT TRACK access...

  • Page 44: Mp3/Wma Operation

    XDVD8181 OPERATION MP3/WMA Operation MP3/WMA USER Interface Current source indicator, touch AREA A to access MAIN source menu Disc title. Track title. Current TIME. Touch to PLAY / PAUSE disc playback. Touch to STOP disc playback. Touch to PAGE down.

  • Page 45: Mp3/Wma Operation

    XDVD8181 OPERATION MP3/WMA Operation Playing MP3/WMA files After inserting a CD disc, files will play in numerical order in the directory. Selecting by Single Track Touch to playback track Selecting by Direct Track Access Touch to for DIRECT TRACK access...

  • Page 46: Media Compatibility

    XDVD8181 OPERATION Media Compatibility Additional MP3/WMA Information Sampling Frequency Rates Transfer Bit rates Recommended Settings 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 47 Media Compatibility Playback Order Compatible Recording Formats XDVD8181 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 48: Troubleshooting

    XDVD8181 OPERATION Troubleshooting Problem Unit will not turn on Yellow wire not connected or incorrect voltage (no power) Red wire not connected or incorrect voltage Black wire not connected Fuse blown Unit has power Speaker wires not connected (but no sound)

  • Page 49: 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 50: Notes

    XDVD8181 OPERATION NOTES...

  • Page 51: Specifications

    CEA-006 Power Standard Specifications (reference: 14.4VDC +/- 0.V, 0Hz~0kHz) 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) XDVD8181 OPERATION 10Hz-20kHz >65dB 8.5dBf...
  • Page 52 Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Dual Electronics Corp. Toll Free: 1-866-38-5476 www.dualav.com ©006 Dual Electronics Corp. All rights reserved. Printed in China NSA0906-V0...

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