CONTENT - Preparation p. 3 - Adjustment of the Touch Screen Monitor p. 5 - Installation p. 6 - Controls and Indicators p. 10 - Front Zone Remote Control p. 13 - Multi-ZONE Remote Control p. 18 - Using the TFT Monitor p.
PREPARATION Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox VME9020TS Mobile Multimedia AM/FM/DVD/TV Tuner/SD Card/iPod (ready) Receiver. It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your Audiovox VME9020TS installed by a reputable installation shop.
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• Damped DVD mechanism with 16 Mbit flash memory ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) provide smooth disc playback under the severest road conditions Tools and Supplies You will need these tools and supplies to install your VME9020TS: • Torx type, flat-head and Philips screwdrivers • Wire cutters and strippers •...
To prevent a short circuit, be sure to turn off the ignition and remove the negative (-) battery cable prior to installation. NOTE: If the VME9020TS is to be installed in a car equipped with an on-board drive or navigation computer, do not disconnect the battery cable. If the cable is disconnec- ted, the computer memory may be lost.
INSTALLATION This unit is designed to fit into a 2.0 DIN dashboard opening, found in many imported cars. The unit has threaded holes in the chassis side panels which may be used with the original factory mounting brackets of some Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Hyundai, Honda...
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MP3 player, etc., to your VME9020TS without removing the radio. To install the iAUX3, connect it to the AUX-IN cables on the back of the VME9020TS (see “Wiring” on page 9), and then install the iAUX3 in a location convenient for plug-...
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Using the Cosmetic Trim Ring A trim ring is packaged with the VME9020TS for installation flexibility. The VME9020TS will fit into most import dashes with little or no modification to the dash board/cavity. Some European and US domestic vehicle dashes will accept a Double- DIN chassis, but there is usually a small gap between the radio and dash piece after installation is complete.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1. POWER/MUTE Press the POWER/MUTE button (1) once to turn the unit on. Press again to mute the volume. Press and hold to turn the unit off. 2. AUDIO/LOC Press the AUDIO/LOC button (2) to access the audio menu and change and/or con- firm audio settings.
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9. Joystick/ • DVD Mode: Press once to enter the next chapter or track. • TUNER Mode: Press once to auto-search the next available radio station. Press and hold to decrease the tuner frequency step-by-step. • MENU Mode: Press once to move the cursor to the right. •...
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21. Disc Slot 22. Eject Button • Press once to eject the disc. • Press and hold to reset the mechanism. 23. Disc Indicator 24. SD Card Slot 25. Reset Button SUBJECT TO TECHNICAL CHANGE...
FRONT ZONE REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Button Name/Ref # MENU 1: DVD: Enters the main menu of the disc VCD: Turns on PBC when playing VCD TITLE 2: DVD: Enters the title menu of the disc VCD: Plays first ten seconds of each chapter/title MUTE 3 Toogles on/off audio output POWER 4:...
ANGLE DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Continuously adjusts front panel tilt angle ANGLE DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Continuously adjusts front panel tilt angle ANGLE 13: DVD: Plays back disc in different angle for a scene VCD: Plays back Picture CD with different angle of picture displayed DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Fast forwards the disc content VOL- 15: DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Decreases volume VOL+ 16:...
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/BAND 20: DVD: Stops playback VCD: Stops playback TUNER: Selects FM/AM band CD/MP3: Stops playback GOTO 21: DVD/VCD: Goes to specific time frame and playback DVD/VCD: Slow playback/slow rewind playback ZOOM 23: DVD/VCD: Zooms in/out on an image PIC 24: DVD/VCD: Displays set-up parameters OPEN/CLOSE 25: DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Opens/Closes the TFT monitor...
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DVD SETUP 30: DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Access DVD Setup menu SYS SETUP 31: DVD/VCD/TUNER/CD/MP3: Access System Setup menu SEL 32: Audio adjustment (EQ, Bass, Treble, Fader, Bal, Sur, Loud) RDM 33: DVD: Plays all chapters in random order CD/MP3: Plays all tracks in random order SCN 34: CD/MP 3: Plays the first ten seconds of each track EJECT 35:...
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Note: Your remote control may differ slightly from the one pictured here. The above diagram is for illustrative purposes only. SUBJECT TO TECHNICAL CHANGE...
MULTI-ZONE REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Button Name/Ref # MENU 1: DVD: Enters the main menu of the disc VCD: Turns on PBC when playing VCD TITLE 2: DVD: Enters the title menu of the disc VCD: Plays first ten seconds of each chapter/title MUTE 3: DVD/VCD: Toggles on/off audio output AUDIO 5:...
DVD/VCD: Selects the next track/chapter for playback GOTO 21: DVD/VCD: Goes to specific time frame and playback DVD/VCD: Slow playback/slow rewind playback 0-9 (Numeric Keypad) 29: DVD: Directly accesses chapter Note: Your remote control may differ slightly from the one pictured here.
Rear Camera Mode When the vehicle is placed in "Reverse", and an optional rear camera is connected to the VME9020TS, the TFT monitor will automatically switch to the camera input source. Aspect Ratio The following sources only have the WIDE and OFF aspect ratio option: AM/FM RDS Tuner, CD-DA, SD Card, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW with music files.
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FULL The entire screen is extended horizontally to the aspect ratio of 16 to 9. The extension ratio is the same at any point. WIDE The screen is extended horizontally to the aspect ratio of 16 to 9. The extension ratio increases toward the right and left ends of the screen.
Adjustable Parameters While in DVD or TUNER mode, the only parameter that can be adjusted is brightness (BRIGHT). To access “PICTURE”, “COLOR”, ”CONTRAST”, and “TINT” you must be in AUX or CAMERA mode. NOTE: The default adjustment is “0” in PAL mode. Tint is unavailable for adjustment. Parameter Adjustment Procedure 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Power On / Off Press the MUTE button (1) to turn the unit on. The buttons on the front of the unit light Press and hold the MUTE button (1) on the front panel or the POWER button (4) on the remote to power off the unit.
Volume Adjustment To increase or decrease the volume level, turn the ROTARY ENCODER (6) on the front panel or press the VOL+/VOL- buttons (15, 16) on remote control. When the volume level reaches “0” or “40”, a beep sounds, indicating that the adjustment limit has been reached.
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Table 4: Audio Adjustments Audio Function Adjustable Range User Flat Jazz Classical Rock Vocal Bass -14 to +14 Treble -14 to +14 -9 to +9 Fade -9 to +9 - 7 to +7 Loud Off, 1-4 Note: The Bass and Treble levels are only adjustable when EQ is set to “User”...
Six-Channel Audio Control Note: Before adjusting the volume of any speaker, please refer to “Surround Setup” on page 55. Table 5:6-Channel Audio Adjustments Item Adjustable Range Master Volume 00 to 40 Front Left Channel Volume -10 to +10 Front Right Channel Volume -10 to +10 Rear Left Channel Volume -10 to +10...
SYSTEM SETUP MENU In “System Setup” mode, “ASP CONFIG”, “RDS SETUP” and “GENERAL SETUP” are available for adjustment. Setup can be performed by pressing the dedicated button on the remote control or by pressing the MENU/SRC button (11) on the front panel. For system settings, press the SYS SETUP button (31) on the remote control or touch “SETUP”...
Selecting a Feature for Adjustment Press the or II buttons (14, 22) on the remote control or the buttons (6, 7) on the joystick to select the feature to be adjusted. Adjusting a Feature 1. Enter the option field for the feature you want to adjust by pressing the / II button (18) on the remote or by pressing the ENTER (joystick) button (5) on the unit.
Table 6: General Setup Menu Features Setting Options Function Radio USA1 Select the appropriate setting based on the country in which you S. Amer 1 reside. Arabia China S. Amer 2 Europe Korea Clock Mode Clock displays 12 hour time using AM and PM. Clock displays 24 hour time up to 23:59.
Adjusting the Clock 1. Access the “Clock” setting under the General Setup menu. 2. Press the or II buttons (14, 22) on the remote control or the buttons (6, 7) on the joystick to move the cursor to the “Hour” or “Min” position. 3.
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Adjusting a Feature 1. Enter the option field for the feature you want to adjust by pressing the /II button (18) on the remote or by pressing the ENTER (joystick) button (5) on the unit. A submenu appears in a second row with the selected option highlighted in light blue. 2.
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Table 7: ASP Config Menu Features Function Setting Options Bass Center 60Hz According to the audio source, select the Bass Center Freq Frequency to achieve the best Bass effect. 80 Hz 100Hz 130Hz 150Hz 200Hz 10KHz Treble Center According to the audio source, select the Bass Center Freq Frequency to achieve the best Treble effect.
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MULTI-ZONE OPERATION Independent sources can be played simultaneously on the VME9020TS. For example, a video game console can be seen on the front screen while DVD video is available to rear passengers. NOTE: If DVD is selected as the front source and SD Card is selected for the rear source, then both sources will switch to SD Card.
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Selecting a Source for the Rear Zone To access the rear zone SOURCE MENU, touch the top right corner of the screen, near the Multi-ZONE icon. Select the source to be directed to the rear Multi-ZONE RCA outputs. NOTE: Optical media and an SD Card cannot be selected from the Multi-ZONE Source Menu simultaneously.
TUNER OPERATION Tuner TFT Display 1. Current Radio Band Indicator 2. Radio Frequency Indicator 3. Clock 4. Stereo Broadcasting Indicator 5. Strong Local Signal Broadcasting Indicator: Touch and hold to activate/deactivate Local function 6. Preset Radio Stations: Touch to recall preset stations or touch and hold to store a sta- tion 7.
Switch to Radio Tuner source Press the TUNER button (10) on the front panel or the SRC button on the remote con- trol (8) to switch to the TUNER source. Select FM/AM Band Touch the BAND button (16) on the screen, or press the TUNER button (10) on the unit or the BAND button on the remote control (20) to change between the following bands: FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2.
Recalling a Station 1. Select a band (if needed). 2. Touch an on-screen preset button (6) to select the corresponding stored station. Auto Store (AS) Automatic Storing of Preset Stations To select six strong stations and store them in the current band: 1.
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- Network Tracking receiption uses the PI and AF codes. The PI code identifies the coun- try, area and broadcast system. AF lists up which reception frequencies at the area are broadcasting the same program and automatically changes to the best reception qua- lity offering frequency without the need to interrupt the program by a seek function.
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- If the RDS station does not suport AF data list or if the tuner cannot read AF data from receiption, no network tracking is possible. Switching to alternative frequencies does not work. After turning the RDS feature on, AF can be set to become “ON” or “OFF” using the OSD menue.
DVD PLAYER OPERATION NOTE: When properly installed, DVD video cannot be displayed on the main TFT screen unless the parking brake is applied. If you attempt to play a DVD while the vehicle is moving, the TFT screen displays “PARKING” with a blue background. Rear video screens, if applicable, will operate normally.
Accessing DVD Mode To switch to DVD mode when a disc is already inserted, press the DVD button (18) on the front panel or press the SRC button (8) on the remote control until DVD appears at the bottom of the screen. Using the Touch-Screen Controls The touch key areas for DVD playback are outlined below.
Repeat Playback Press the REPT button (7) on the remote control to alter repeat mode according to the following: • DVD: Repeat Title, Repeat Chapter, Repeat Off • VCD (PBC Off): Repeat Single, Repeat Off • MP3: Repeat Single, Repeat Folder, Repeat Off NOTE: For VCD play, the repeat function is not available if PBC is on.
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Press the /II button (18) on the remote control or the ENTER (joystick) button (20) to confirm your selection and begin playback. Moving Through Chapters Press the button (19) on the remote control or the button on the joystick (17) to advance to the next chapter on the DVD.
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Table 8: Speaker Output options Speaker Setup Front Rear Center Sub- Spkr Spkr Spkr woofer 2CH mode Play 2CH audio in 6CH mode with Surround “Off” Play 2-channel (down mix) audio in 6-channel mode with Surround I “ON” Play 6-channel audio in 6- channel mode with surround II “ON”...
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VCD Track Search Time – Go to specific time in the current track Track – Go to specific track VCD Disc Search Time – Go to specific time on disc Track – Go to specific track 3. Enter a time into the field using the numeric keypad (29) on the remote control. 4.
Viewing an Alternate Picture Angle (DVD Only) Some DVDs contain scenes that have been shot simultaneously from different angles. For discs recorded with multiple angles, press the ANGLE button (13) on the remote control to toggle available angles of the on-screen image. Zooming Press the ZOOM button (23) on the remote control to enlarge and pan through the video image using the following options: “Q1”, “Q2”, “Q3”, and “OFF”.
Playback Information During DVD and VCD playback, press the DISP button (10) on the remote control to display playback information on the screen, including the media playing and current playback time. DVD Playback Information The following information is displayed at the bottom of the screen during DVD play- back: •...
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VCD Playback Information The following information is displayed on the screen during VCD playback: • VCD2.0 – Format of current disc. • T: 6/18 – “6/18” indicates the sixth of 18 tracks on the VCD is currently playing. • 00:02:18 – “00:02:18” indicates the playback time of the current track. The following information appears on the screen during VCD playback in 6-Channel mode: •...
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General Disc Information Table 9: Disc Properties Symbol 12cm Disc Properties Max Play Time Single side single layer (DVD-5) (MPEG 2 Method) Single side double layer (DVD-9) 133 minutes Double side single layer (DVD-10) 242 minutes Double side double layer (DVD-18) 266 minutes 484 minutes Single side single layer (VCD)
Tabel 10: Disc Symbols Symbol Meaning Indicates the region code where the disc can be played. • Region 1: USA, Canada, East Pacific Ocean Islands • Region 2: Japan, Western Europe, Northern Europe, Egypt, South Africa, Middle East • Region 3: Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, South-East Asia •...
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Note: Once the DVD setup is complete, the settings are memorized. To return to the factory default settings, press the RESET button (25) on the front panel. Accessing a Menu To access a menu (LANGUAGE, VIDEO, AUDIO, SURR SETUP, SURROUND FX, or RATING), press the direction buttons on the joystick (6, 7, 8, 9) or remote control (14, 17, 18, 19, 22) to highlight the desired menu in green.
Selecting a Feature for Adjustment Once inside a menu, press the or II buttons (14, 22) on the remote control or the buttons (6, 7) on the joystick to select the feature to be adjusted. Adjusting a Feature 1. Enter the option field for the feature you want to adjust by pressing the /II button (18) on the remote or by pressing the ENTER (joystick) button (5) on the unit.
NOTE: For standard discs not formatted for “widescreen”, use of the 16:9 aspect ratio will result in image distortion. AUDIO Menu The VME9020TS has a built-in Pink Noise generator to help set the relative speaker levels for multi-channel audio playback. AUDIO Menu Features...
Right Surr: Right surround channel pink noise Subwoofer: Subwoofer pink noise Off/On: Employ the Dynamic Range Control for better playback for low volumes. CNTR CTRL 5ms/4ms/3ms/2ms/1ms/0ms: Adjust the time difference between the center and front speakers to create a time delay between 1 and 5 milliseconds, producing a more accurate audio effect.
SURR SETUP Menu To change speaker settings for 2-channel mode, use the or II buttons (14, 22) on the remote control or the buttons (6, 7) on the joystick to select “DownMix”. To change speaker settings for 6-channel mode, select “Full 6CH”. After selecting 2 or 6-channel mode, use the button (19) on remote control or the button on the joy- stick (17) to move to the speaker settings on the right.
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SURR SETUP Menu Features FL (Front Left) / FR (Front Right) Large: Use when front speakers have good bass output. Small: Use when speakers do not have good bass output. LR (Left Rear) / RR (Right Rear) Large: Use when rear speakers have good bass output. Small: Use when rear speakers do not have good bass output.
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Dimension Ctrl 0-6: Shift audio output between front and rear speakers. Center Width Ctrl 0-6: Shift audio output between front and center channel speakers. BACK: Return to previous menu. NOTE: Surround I is recommended when the playback source is LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation) or 2-channel down mixed digital bit- stream.
Load Factory Reset: Select “Reset” to restore the factory default settings for the Rating system only. BACK: Return to previous menu. To reset the password, access the “RATING” menu and enter the current password. Once the correct password is entered, you can access the “Password” field and enter a new one.
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CD Player User Interface The on-screen indicators and touch key areas for CD playback are outlined below. 1. Current track and total number of tracks on disc 2. Elapsed playing time 3. Touch to activate/deactivate Repeat play mode 4. Touch to activate/deactivate Scan mode 5.
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MP3/WMA Discs This player allows you to playback MP3 files recorded on CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD- RW. For CD-RW discs, please make sure it is formatted using the full method and not the quick method to prevent illegal disc operation. Use the following settings when compressing audio data for your MP3 disc: •...
MP3/WMA Playback Modes Play Mode Playback Details Disc Normal Playback all files on the disc and stop at the end. Disc Repeat Repeat playback of all files on the disc. Random Randomly play all files and stop at the end. Single Track Play a specific file and stop.
• / : Play/Pause playback • : Stop playback • PAGE -: View previous page • PAGE +: View next page • DIR -: View previous directory • DIR +: View next directory Controlling Playback Stopping Playback Touch the stop button ( ) on the screen or press the /BAND button (20) on the remote control to stop playback.
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Moving Through Chapters Press the button (19) on the remote control or the button on the joystick (17) to advance to the next chapter. Press the button (17) on the remote control or the button on the joystick (16) to move to the previous chapter.
iPod OPERATION Accessing iPod Mode The unit will automatically switch to iPod mode when an iPod is plugged into the media module. To return to the iPod menu from any other source menu, press the SRC button (15 ) on the front panel or remote control (8) until the iPod menu appears on the screen. picture 1 Controlling your iPod by touch screen The left upper corner brings you back to the source selection menu.
Music Playback Press the button (19) on remote control, or the button on the joystick (9) to move to the next item on the menu. Press the button (17) on the remote control, or the button on the joystick (8) to move to the previous item on the menu.
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Fast Forward/Fast Reverse To fast forward or fast reverse, press and hold the buttons (17, 19) for 1 second and continue to hold. Release to resume normal play. Search Playlist/Artist/Album/Song To search through Playlists, Artists, Albums and Songs, press the 1 button (29) on the remote control while in one of the following directories: Playlist, Artist, Album or Song.
TV TUNER OPERATION Accessing TV Mode To switch to TV mode, press the TV button (16) on the front panel or press the SRC but- ton (8) on the remote control until TV appears at the bottom of the screen. NOTE: Touch the top left corner to access the MAIN MENU Multi-ZONE SETUP menu and the top right corner to access the Multi-ZONE menu (rear zone setup).
Using Preset Scan To scan stored stations: 1. Press the joystick button (5) to scan all stored TV stations. The unit pauses for 10 seconds at each station. 2. Press the joystick button again or press the /BAND button (20) on the remote con- trol to stop scanning and play the current station.
TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL Problem Cause Corrective Action Unit will not power - Radio Fuse blown - Install new fuse with correct rating - Car battery fuse blown - Install new fuse with correct rating - Illegal operation - Press the RESET button located in the bottom right corner of the front panel Remote control does - Replace battery with new one...
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TFT MONITOR Monitor does not open - TFT Auto Open is turned off - Turn TFT Auto Open on automatically No image - Incorrect connection to par- - Check wiring and correct king brake wire - PRK SW is activated and - Stop vehicle in safe place parking brake is not engaged and apply parking brake...
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Problem Cause Corrective Action Disc does not play back - Disc is warped or scratched - Use disc in good condition - Disc is dirty or wet - Clean disc with soft cloth - Laser pickup is dirty - Clean laser pickup with cleaning disc - Incompatible disc is used - Use compatible disc...
Error Message Message Cause Corrective Action Displayed Loading - Disc is being read No Disc - Disc is dirty - Clean disc with soft cloth - Disc is upside down - Insert disc with label side up - Disc not present in loading - Insert disc compartment Bad Disc...
7. When the vehicle warms up during cold weather or under damp conditions, condensation may appear on the LCD panel. Should this occur, the screen will not operate properly until the moi- sture has evaporated. 8. We suggest you use a cleaning disc in this unit more frequently than in the unit in your home due to the environmental conditions of the vehicle.
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D/A Converter(s): 6-channel high performance 24-bit, 192kHz, multi-bit Sigma Delta modulation. DAC supports sample rates from 8~192kHz. Electronic Skip Protection (ESP): 16Mbit high-speed flash memory DVD: 2-3 sec, CD-DA: 10 sec, MP3: 100 sec, WMA: 200 sec (ESP time is approxima- Video Format: NTSC, PAL (auto-detection) Output: 1Vp-p (75-ohm), buffered...
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Monitor Screen Size: • 6.5" (Measured diagonally), 16:9 Widescreen • 6.1" (155 mm) W X 3.51" (89.2 mm) H Screen Type: TFT Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), active matrix Brightness: 400 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio: 350 Response Time: 15mSec rise time, 50mSec fall time Resolution: •...
Congratulations! You have made a wise selection in becoming the owner of a Audiovox Mobile Video equipment. Due to high quality Audiovox products have earned an excellent reputation through the western world. And this high quality standard enables us to grant a 2-years warranty for Audiovox Mobile Video products.
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ARANTIEKARTE ARRANTY Typ/ Type Serien-Nr./Serial-No. Name und Anschrift des Händlers /Stempel Name and address of the dealer/stamp Käufer/Customer Name/Name Straße/Street PLZ, Ort /City Land /Country Kaufdatum / buying date Nur gültig in Verbindung mit Ihrer Kaufquittung! No warranty without receipt!
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