Portable DVD Player with 7" TFT LCD Display OWNER'S MANUAL XDVD181 The XDVD181 includes an AC adapter and a DC adapter for use in the home and car environment. Optional universal batteries are available for use with the XDVD181. Contact our consumer hotline @ 1-866-382-5476 for more details. XDVD181 PREPARATION Table of Contents Page DVD Region Management................................................................................... Package Contents................................................................................................ Safety Information/Precautions......................................................................... Control Locations - DVD Player ........................................................................ Control Locations - Remote................................................................................ Connections.......................................................................................................... Quick-Start Guide................................................................................................ DVD Setup Menu ................................................................................................ DVD Operation...................................................................................................... CD Operation........................................................................................................ Using the Car Mount ........................................................................................... Warranty................................................................................................................ Troubleshooting.................................................................................................... Specifications........................................................................................................ DVD Region Management 2 3 4-5 6 7 8 9 10-12 13-15 16 17 18 19 20 Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software products. As this player plays discs according to their intentions, some functions may not work as intended by you. Please be sure to read the instructions provided with each disc. This player has been designed to play back the DVD software that has been encoded for specific region areas. It cannot play back the DVD software encoded for other region areas than the region areas for which it has been designed. The XDVD181 will play discs labeled "region 1" or "all". DVD region codes are: 1 - USA, Canada 2 - Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East 3 - Asia 4 - Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, South America 5 - Russia, India 6 - China 2 XDVD181 PREPARATION Package Contents Please carefully unpack the unit and inspect all contents. The XDVD181 includes the following items: XDVD181 DVD Player with 7" TFT LCD Remote Control x 1 Coin Battery x 1 AC Adapter x 1 DC Adapter x 1 A/V Output Cable x 1 Earbuds x 2 Car Mount x 1 3 XDVD181 PREPARATION Safety Information CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 1. Read All Instructions - All safety and operating instructions should be read before attempting to operate this product. 2. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 3. Cleaning - Disconnect power from this product before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. To prevent scratches, use only a damp cloth for cleaning LCD screen. 4. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. 5. Ventilation - Any slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. 6. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. 7. Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 8. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 9. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 10. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 4 XDVD181 PREPARATION Safety Precautions 1. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 2. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this may indicate a need for service. 3. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. This device employs a Laser System. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Make sure the device is stopped or powered down prior to opening player lid. CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE OR SERVICE THIS UNIT. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 5 XDVD181 OPERATION Control Locations - DVD Player 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 18 17 16 15 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 Stop Power On/Off Right Speaker IR Sensor Open Key Lock On/Off 12VDC Input 13 15 16 17 18 19 Video Out Audio Out Headphone 2 Out Headphone 1 Out Volume Chapter/Track Down Pause Display LCD On/Off Left Speaker Chapter/Track Up Play XDVD181 OPERATION Control Locations - Remote 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 16 18 19 20 21 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 22 23 25 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 39 35 24 26 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Power Display Title Zoom Search Slow Audio 4-Way - Up Menu Enter 4-Way - Left 4-Way - Down Cancel 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Key #2 Key #1 Key #6 Key #5 Key #9 Key #0 Angle Subtitle Play Pause Stop Chapter/Track Down Chapter/Track Up 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Fast Reverse Fast Forward Setup 4-Way - Right Return Key #3 Key #4 Key #7 Key #8 Program Key #+10 Repeat Repeat A-B 7 XDVD181 OPERATION Connections Power Connections Home Use Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the 12VDC power connector located on the right side of the unit. Plug the other end into a standard 110 VAC wall outlet. Car Use Connect the supplied DC power adapter to the 12VDC power connector located on the right side of the unit. Plug the other end into a standard vehicle cigarette outlet. NOTE: Power off the XDVD181 and any other A/V equipment before making any external Audio or Video connections. Headphone Connections Connect the supplied headphones to the headphone outputs labeled 1 or 2 located on the right side of the unit. Make sure the volume level is set to its minimum setting before connecting the headphones. Connect the supplied audio cable to the AUDIO OUT connector located on the right side of the unit. The audio cable is identified by having a 3.5 mm stereo (3 section) connector on one end and red/white RCA connectors on the other end. Connect the red/white RCA connectors to an audio input on your stereo receiver or TV. Consult your stereo receiver or TV owner's manual for further information. Connect the supplied video cable to the VIDEO OUT connector located on the right side of the unit. The video cable is identified by having a 3.5 mm mono (2 section) connector on one end and a yellow RCA connector on the other end. Connect the yellow RCA connector to a video input on your TV. Consult your TV owner's manual for further information. External Audio Connections External Video Connections Audio Output Connector (black) 8 Video Output Connector (yellow) XDVD181 OPERATION Quick-Start Guide Inserting a Disc Slide the OPEN button to the left and gently lift the lid. The lid opens to a maximum 90 degrees. Do not open it any further - as severe damage may occur. Align the center of the disc with the center of the spindle guide. Press gently down on the center of the disc to snap it into place, then gently close the lid until a click is heard. Power On Playback Start Press the POWER button on the main unit for more than 2 seconds to turn the unit on. Press the PLAY button. In general, the DVD will start playing automatically when the power is turned on. The DVD player will immediately start rendering the DVD program. " " may appear on the display during operation. " " means that feature or operation is not permitted by the DVD video player at this time. Playback Stop Power Off Automatic Power Off Press the STOP button momentarily. The unit will return to the start-up logo. When the unit is on, press POWER for more than 2 seconds to turn the unit off. The unit will automatically enter screen saver mode (if activated) after approximately 3-1/2 minutes of no activity. The unit will also automatically power off after approximately 10 minutes of no activity. Note: The unit will resume playback from the beginning of the DVD when POWER is turned on. Using the Remote Control Remove the clear plastic separator from the battery compartment before using the remote control. When replacing the battery, use only a 3 volt Lithium CR2025 or equivalent. Point the remote at the IR sensor located on the front of the main unit. The operating distance is up to 20' away from the main unit within 60° of the IR sensor. 9 XDVD181 OPERATION General Operation - DVD Setup Menu Access DVD Setup Menu Using the remote, press SETUP to access DVD setup menu. Press or to select between menu pages and /// to adjust settings and or levels. When selectable, the menu item will be highlighted in Yellow. The current setting is highlighted in red. Press ENTER to select/confirm each setting. Exit Setup Menu Press SETUP to save settings and exit the setup menu. Notes: Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software products. As this player plays discs according to their intentions, some functions may not work as intended by you. Please be sure to read the instructions provided with each disc. General Setup Page TV Display Press or to select General Setup Page and ENTER to select. Press or to select display as Normal/PS (Pan & Scan), Normal/LB (Letterbox) or Wide (Widescreen). Note: On some DVDs, the TV Display option is only available when the disc the fully stopped. See page 13 for details. Angle Mark (On Screen Display) Language Press or to select On/Off. Press or to select ENGLISH, FRENCH or SPANISH OSD (On Screen Display). Press or to select On/Off. Press or to select On/Off. The unit will automatically enter screen saver mode (if activated and with a disc inside) after approximately 3-1/2 minutes of no activity. OSD Lang Captions (Closed Caption) Screen Saver 10 XDVD181 OPERATION General Operation - DVD ...