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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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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. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Manufactu
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XDVD8183N PREPARATION Table of Contents Page DVD Region Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warning Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Information/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Preparation/Mounting/Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Remote Control Overview .
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XDVD8183N PREPARATION 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. Several states prohibit the installation of monitors/DVD players if the screen is visible
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XDVD8183N OPERATION Safety Information 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. 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. I
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XDVD8183N 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. Getting Started • Slide the unit out of the mounting sleeve. • Install mounting sleeve
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XDVD8183N INSTALLATION Expanded Wiring Diagram - Inputs/Outputs Wiring Notes: Subwoofer output The SUBWOOFER audio output (Blue RCA) is active in all audio modes and must be connected to an external amplifier. Center output The CENTER audio output (Gray RCA) is only active in DVD 5.1 audio mode and must be connected to an external amplifier. Rear view camera A rear view camera (not included) can be used with the CAMERA input. NEED HELP?? Call our Technical Service Hotline, 1-866-382-5476.
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XDVD8183N INSTALLATION Wiring Diagram - Optional A/V Connections 7
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XDVD8183N OPERATION IR Remote Preparation To first use the IR Remote control, Notes: you must first pull the battery • Remove the battery if the remote will insulation tape out not be used for a month or longer • Remove and dispose of battery properly Insert or replacing the Battery: 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 CAUTION!!! • Do not store battery with metallic object
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XDVD8183N OPERATION Control Locations - Monitor Closed 4 5 1 2 3 6 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 Band Chapter/Track Down/Seek Down 1 10 Auto Store/Preset Scan Stop 2 11 Secondary LCD Play/Pause 3 12 4 Display 13 Fast Forward/Manual Tune Up 5 Open/Close Monitor 14 Fast Reverse/Manual Tune Down 6 Eject 15 Mute Rotary Encoder/Enter 16 Power/Volume 7 Mode 17 Microphone 8 Chapter/Track Up/Seek Up 9 Monitor Notes: • This model incorporates a motorized moving monitor. Before final installation,
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XDVD8183N OPERATION Control Functions - Monitor Closed BAND Press BAND to increment from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM ] FM1. AS/PS Press AS/PS momentarily to start station PRESET SCAN function, (Auto Store /Preset Scan) Press AS/PS for 2 seconds to start AUTO STORE station preset function in current BAND. SECONDARY LCD Additional LCD for system information while monitor is closed. DISP Press the DISP button to display various information on the secondary LCD. OPEN Press OPEN to open or close the monito
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XDVD8183N OPERATION Control Locations - Monitor Open 1 2 3 4 5 1 Disc-in indicator - Red = Disc inserted, Blue = No disc. ANGLE - Press to decrease the monitor view angle. 2 3 ANGLE - Press to increase the monitor view angle. 4 INFO - Press to select DVD INFO and press and hold for BRIGHTNESS. Press to RESET system. 5 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 vide
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XDVD8183N OPERATION Control Functions - Monitor Open Disc-in indicator Blue = No disc Red = Disc inserted Monitor Angle Press ANGLE to increase the monitor view angle. Press ANGLE to decrease the monitor view angle. Notes: • Do not attempt to move the monitor up/down by hand - severe damage will occur. Use the front panel buttons or the remote control only. • The color of the LCD monitor varies between viewing angles. Select the angle with the most optim
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XDVD8183N OPERATION Control Locations - Remote 3 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 11 9 10 12 15 16 13 14 17 19 20 18 21 22 23 24 27 28 26 25 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 34 40 39 37 38 Info Root Mode 1 16 31 Search Repeat Mute 2 17 32 Key #0 Chapter/Track/Seek Down Open/Close 3 18 33 Band/Stop Chapter/Track/Seek Down Power 4 19 34 Audio Select Fast Reverse/Manual Tune Down Key #1 5 20 35 Escape Fast Forward/Manual Tune Up Key #2 6 21 36 4-Way - Up Zoom Key #3 7 22 37 Menu Audio Volume Up 8 23 38 Picture Angle Key #4
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XDVD8183N OPERATION Control Functions - Remote Mode Press once to incrementally select desired source. Mute Press once to MUTE audio, press again to return audio. Open/Close Press once to open monitor, press again to close the monitor. Power Press once to turn the unit on, press again to turn unit off. Keys 0-9 Direct access chapter/track/preset station for current BAND. Volume Up Increase VOLUME. Volume Down Decrease VOLUME. Info Displays DVD information. Search Search function in the DVD/CD di
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XDVD8183N OPERATION General Operation Press POWER momentarily to turn the unit on. Power On/Off Press and hold POWER for more than 2 seconds to turn the unit off. Note: EJECT will still function even if POWER is off. Press OPEN to open or close the monitor. The unit will emit a confirmation Monitor Open/Close beep when opening and closing. Be careful not to touch the monitor during the open/close sequence. Notes: • The unit will stop automatically during open/close if an obstacle
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XDVD8183N OPERATION General Operation Mode Press MODE to select between TUNER, DVD, AUX IN and CAMERA inputs. Modes of operation are indicated in the OSD (On Screen Display) and secondary LCD. Optional Mode Selection With the monitor open, press the screen to display the OSD menu bar and press TUNER, DVD, AUX IN or CAMERA in the MAIN menu page to select the desired source. Volume Adjust VOLUME using rotary encoder or the VOL buttons (00-40). Mute Press MUTE to silence the audio; will a
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XDVD8183N OPERATION General Operation Press INFO button for 1 second to display DVD disc information. INFO/PIC Press and hold INFO for 2 seconds to change TFT LCD BRIGHTNESS: RGB BRIGHTNESS Press ANGLE to increase, ANGLE to decrease, or use VOLUME rotary to adjust the level up or down. (0 minimum/20 maximum) 10 is default. While in AUX-IN or CAMERA mode: CVBS Screen Controls Press and hold INFO for 2 seconds to access PICTURE MENU, press INFO briefly again to step to next selection: SHARPN
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XDVD8183N OPERATION General Operation BAND Press BAND to increment from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM ] FM1. AS/PS Press AS/PS momentarily to start station PRESET SCAN function. The unit (Auto Store /Preset Scan) will now scan your program presets for 10 seconds for each preset in that band. Press AS/PS again to stop scanning. Press AS/PS for 2 seconds to start AUTO STORE station preset function in current BAND. DISP Press the DISP button to display various information on the secondary LCD screen whe
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XDVD8183N OPERATION General Operation Secondary LCD Information 1 2 3 4 NOTE: Secondary LCD only functions when TFT monitor is closed. 1) LOC LOCAL indicator, icon will be off when DISTANCE (DX) is selected 2) ST STEREO radio station indicator 3) TIME Displays TRACK time, TUNING frequency, MP3 ID3 info, & CLOCK, etc 4) LOUD LOUDNESS selection indicator 19
