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Multimedia Receiver USB Port iPod®/iPhone®/Flash Drive SDHC Supported AXV820 MP3/WMA Playback HFP/A2DP/AVRCP CD-R/RW Compatible 3.5mm Input 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.
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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.
AXV820 WARNING 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 property damage.
Please read all instructions carefully before attempting to install or operate. Due to its technical nature, it is highly recommended that your AXXERA AXV820 is installed by a professional installer or an authorized dealer. This product is only for use in vehicles with 12VDC negative ground only.
AXV820 Preparation 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. Getting Started •...
AXV820 Wiring Diagram - Inputs/Outputs Note: When replacing a fuse, make sure to use the correct type and amperage. Using an incorrect fuse could damage the unit. The AXV820 uses (1) 15 amp ATM mini style fuse located on the back of the unit.
AXV820 Control Locations Control Function Control Function Eject SD Card Slot Mode Front USB Port Menu Auxiliary A/V Input Power / Volume / Mute Reset Control Function Control Function Power Subtitle Mute Zoom Eject Audio Chapter / Track / Seek Mode Tune Down Chapter / Track / Seek...
AXV820 Remote Preparation Remove battery insulation tape . Notes: • Remove the battery if the remote will not be used for a month or longer. • Remove and dispose of battery properly. • Do not store battery with metallic objects or materials.
AXV820 General Operation Power On/Off Momentarily press the volume knob to turn the unit on. Hold for 2 seconds to turn the unit off. Mode Press MODE to step through all available input modes: Tuner, Disc (which includes DVD and CD playback), SD, USB, operation of iPod, AV1, AV2, Camera and Bluetooth.
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AXV820 General Operation Standby Mode To put the unit in full standby mode (black screen with no text display), choose Standby from the Menu screen. Reset To resolve abnormal operation or if the unit is inoperable, use the tip of a pen to press the RESET button located in the top right corner.
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AXV820 General Operation Setup Menu From the Main Menu screen, press Setup to enter the Setup menu. The first four setup options will be displayed on the screen. Press to scroll down or back up through the additional options: Menu Option Action Press + or - to increase or decrease screen...
AXV820 General Operation Setup Menu Menu Option Action Calibrate Calibrate Press YES to calibrate the touchscreen. Touchscreen Choose between Normal and Mirror settings for Camera camera images. System Select On to hear an audible beep each time a Beep button is pressed on the unit or touch screen. Select Off to disable the audible beep.
AXV820 AM/FM Tuner Operation Select the Tuner icon from the Main Menu screen or the top icon display, or Tuner Operation press MODE until Tuner is selected. Displays current mode of operation. Press to return to the Main Menu Current Mode Indicator screen.
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AXV820 AM/FM Tuner Operation Press to choose between Local (LOC) or Distance (DX) tuning options. The Local / Distance Tuning local option tunes to nearby radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception. In areas where reception is poor, switching to distance tuning enables the unit to tune in to more distant stations.
AXV820 CD Operation With the label facing up, insert a standard size disc into the slot, and CD Operation playback will begin automatically. If a disc has previously been inserted and the unit has been operating in another mode, resume disc playback by selecting the DISC icon from the Main Menu screen or top icon display, or pressing MODE until DISC is selected.
AXV820 CD Operation Scroll Down Press to scroll down to the next page in the track play list. Random Press to play all tracks on the CD in random order. Press again to end random playback. Repeat Press to repeat current track (Repeat One). Press again to turn off the repeat function (Repeat All), Next Track Press to advance to the next track...
AXV820 MP3/WMA/JPG Operation MP3/WMA/JPG Playback The AXV820 can play MP3, WMA and JPG files from a disc, USB device or SD from card. Insert disc, connect USB device or insert SD card, and playback will begin Disc, USB Device or SD Card automatically.
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AXV820 MP3/WMA/JPG Operation Press to toggle between track navigation and folder navigation for the Track/Folder Selection Scroll Up and Scroll Down arrow buttons. Press to scroll up to the previous page in the play list. To scroll up to the Scroll Up previous page in the folder list, first press the Track/Folder Selection button and a folder icon will appear next to the up arrow.
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AXV820 Media Compatibility The following types of discs are compatible: Media Compatibility • CD-DA, CD-ROM (ISO), CD-R, CD-RW • DVD Video, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW The following types of discs/files are not compatible: • WMA files that are protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management) •...
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AXV820 Media Compatibility - CD/DVD File Type Level 1, Level 2 ISO9660 Level 3 Playback ISO9660 JOLIET File System Extension Filename 32 bytes 32 bytes Playback ROMEO Other Filename Extensions Apple ISO .mp3/.MP3/.Mp3/.mP3 File .wma/.WMA ...
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AXV820 WARNING 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 property damage.
AXV820 DVD Setup DVD Region Management Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software. As the AXV820 plays discs according to their intentions, some functions may not work as intended. Please be sure to read the instructions provided with each disc.
AXV820 DVD Setup SAFETY WARNING • The video display of the in-dash unit will not operate while the vehicle is moving. CAUTION !!! This is a safety feature to prevent driver distraction. In-dash video functions will IT'S UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE only operate when vehicle is in Park and the PARKING BRAKE is engaged.
AXV820 DVD Operation Inserting a Disc With the label facing up, insert a standard size disc into the slot, and playback will begin automatically. Sub-menus may have to be pressed to access the DVD content. Read the directions of your specific DVD disc for other features. If parental controls are activated and the disc inserted is not authorized, Note a 4-digit password must be entered to continue playback.
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AXV820 DVD Operation DVD Touch Screen During DVD playback, use the DVD touch screen controls to access various features. Controls The main DVD touch screen controls are accessed by touching Area E on the hidden touch screen controls. Stop 1 Press once to stop the chapter at current point of playback.
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AXV820 DVD Operation Searching a DVD Use the touch screen controls to bring up the Search keypad, which allows a search for a specific time, title or chapter. The Chapter search window appears as the default. Alternately, access the Search keypad using the SRCH button on the remote control (see below).
AXV820 DVD Operation Remote Control Many DVD features and functions can be accessed using the remote control. Stop, Fast Reverse, Pause, Fast Forward, Title, Audio, Subtitle and Repeat functions, are accessed by pressing the button on the remote control that corresponds to the same button on the DVD touch screen controls (see page for more information).
AXV820 iPod Operation Connect an iPod to the AXV820 to enable audio and video playback iPod Operation from your iPod device. Note: A standard iPod cable (sold separately) can be used to connect all iPod devices for audio playback. To view video and photos from an iPod device, the included iPod video cable is required.
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AXV820 iPod Operation Press to scroll down to the next page in the file play list. To scroll down Scroll Down to the next page in the folder list, first press the File/Folder Selection button and a folder icon will appear next to the down arrow. Random Press once to random play all songs within the list.
AXV820 Bluetooth Operation Bluetooth Microphones Bluetooth features of the AXV820 function with either the unit's internal microphone or the included external microphone, which is designed for mounting in a convenient location inside the vehicle. To use the external microphone, ensure the microphone is connected to the rear of the unit as illustrated in the Wiring Diagram on page 6.
AXV820 Bluetooth Operation Pairing a Device Before you can use a Bluetooth device, it must be paired Preparation and connected. Make sure that Bluetooth is activated on your device before you begin the pairing process. The AXV820 broadcasts the pairing signal constantly Pairing a New Device when no devices are currently connected.
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AXV820 Bluetooth Operation Bluetooth Operation Connect a Bluetooth device to the AXV820 as described on page 32. Displays current mode of operation. Press to return to the Main Current Mode Indicator Menu screen. Information Display Displays current information about the current contact. Additional Mode Icons Press any mode icon to switch instantly to that mode of operation.
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AXV820 Bluetooth Operation Press to return to keypad display during A2DP playback of streaming Display Key Pad audio. End Call Press to end a phone call. Connect Call After entering a phone number, press to connect the call. Pressing this button without entering a phone number will automatically connect to the last number dialed.
AXV820 Auxiliary Inputs AV 1 & AV 2 Using AV1 Input Connect an optional audio/video source into the 3.5mm (front panel) input. Select AV1 from the Main Menu to listen to audio. Engage parking brake as described on page 22 to watch video. Adjust volume on the external audio source as needed (if connected to the headphone output).
AXV820 Troubleshooting General Problem Cause Action Yellow wire not connected or incorrect voltage Check connections for proper voltage (11~16VDC) . Red wire not connected or incorrect voltage Unit will not turn on (no power) Black wire not connected Check connection to ground. Fuse blown Replace fuse(s).