Controls, Inputs and Indicators of the Audiovox VOD8521 Series Overhead System

Controls, Inputs and Indicators on the Audiovox VOD8521 Series Overhead DVD Player

Main Unit Controls and Indicators

1. DVD Disc insertion slot – For loading Discs.
2. POWER Button – Used to turn the system ON/OFF. Bright red when system is on, dim when off.
3. EJECT Button – For ejecting discs from the disc compartment.
4. PLAY Button – This button is used to start playback of a disc.
5. STOP Button – To stop playback.
6. Infrared Transmitter and Sensor – Use to transmit audio to the wireless headphones. Also allows the remote control to operate the VOD8521 and to control other accessories in the system.
7. VOD8521 Ventilation Opening.
8. Dome Lights – Provide additional interior illumination.
9. SOURCE Select – Used to select one of the three sources (DVD, AV1, AUX, *TV Optional).
10. ( – ) Button – Used to decrease levels in the picture adjustment mode.
11. PICTURE SELECT Button – Allows the user enter the picture adjustment mode.
12. ( + ) Button – Used to increase levels in the picture adjust mode.
13. Auxiliary Audio Right Input.
14. Auxiliary Audio Left Input.
15. Auxiliary Video Input.
16. Side Remote Sensor Eye – Allows the remote control to operate the VOD8521, control volume to the wired headphone jacks and control the other accessories.
17. Drop Down LCD Panel.
18. Headphone Jacks – Allow the use of wired headphones with a 1/8” plug for listening to the video program audio.
19. Screen release – Moves in direction of the arrow to release the drop down screen.
20. VOLUME UP Button – Use this button to raise the volume level of the headphone jacks.
21. FM Select Button – When this button is pressed it will turn on the wireless FM Modulator and then cycle through FM frequencies (Channel 1, 88.3MHz; Channel 2, 88.7MHz; Channel 3, 89.1MHz; Channel 4, 89.5MHz; Channel 5, 89.9MHz and OFF).
22. VOLUME DOWN Button – Use this button to decrease the volume level of the headphone jacks.
23. Three position Dome Light Switch: Auto – Automatically switches on the dome lights in conjunction with the vehicle’s interior illumination. Off – The dome lights will not turn on in this position. On – Turns on the dome lights.

Notes:

• Audiovox recommends the use of the Audiovox HP275 Headphones when using wired headphones.
• These buttons will not affect the volume of wireless headphones or the wireless FM modulator. When using these devices the volume must be adjusted with the wireless headphone volume control or with your radio’s volume control (see page 16, Wireless Headphones, or page 17, Wireless FM Modulator).

* Consult the PODTVT Installation/Owner’s Manual for optional TV tuner instructions.

Remote Control Operation

*Function control is available on the unit and the remote control. ** Not used in this model. *** The TV Option will only be displayed and the TV control functions are only available if the optional TV Tuner (P/N PODTVT) is installed.

1. POWER Button*: Press this button to turn the VOD8521 on. Press the button again to turn the VOD8521 off.
2. SOURCE Button*: Each time the button is pressed, the audio / video source will change: DVD, AV1, AUX and TV***.
3. AUTO MEMORY Button (AUTO PROGRAM Button)***: When the AUTO MEMORY button is pressed, all channels are searched and channels that are detected with signals of sufficient levels are automatically stored.
4. SKIP/SEARCH Button***: This button selects between SKIP and SEARCH mode. In “SKIP mode” the TV tuner will tune and stop on channels that are programmed into memory when CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons are used. When the SKIP mode is disabled, the TV will stop on all active channels.
5. ERASE/WRITE Button***: While tuned to a channel, pressing this button will store or erase the channel from memory. The stored channel numbers are displayed in “GREEN” and the erased channel numbers are displayed in “RED”.
6. Channel Up Button: Use this button to increase the channel number*** to the desired channel and to scroll upward in menu options.
7. MUTE Button: Press this button to mute the audio. Pressing the button again restores the sound to the previously set level.
8. ENTER Button: Used to implement a selected setting or menu option.
9. LEFT Button: Allows the user to shift left in the menu options.
10. MENU Button: Allows the user to access the main menu.
11. RETURN Button**.
12. TV Mode Select Button***: Switches certain function keys on the remote control for TV functions.
13. DVD Mode Select Button: Switches certain function keys on the remote control for DVD functions.
14. DISPLAY Button: Press consecutively to display DVD Disc current information. For Subtitle, Audio, Surround, Angle, A - B & Repeat, press Enter key repeatedly to change the options. These options may vary from disc to disc.
15. FM TRANSMITTER ON/OFF Button: Turns FM Modulator power on/off.
16. AUDIO Button: Press this button to display and select the desired AUDIO language. Each time the button is pressed, the language or track changes.
17. ZOOM Button – Press this button to zoom the picture.
18. PAUSE Button: Allows the user to pause the playback.
19. STOP Button*: Disc playback will be stopped.
20. PREVIOUS Button: Allows the user to return to the previous chapter or track.
21. NEXT Button: Allows the user to skip to the next chapter or track.
22. REV Button: Allows the user to search in a backward direction at 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 times the normal speed.
23. FWD Button: Allows the user to search in a forward direction at 2,4,8, 16 and 32 times the normal speed.
24. PLAY Button*: Press this button to activate the play mode when a disc is loaded into the disc compartment.
25. ANGLE Button: Press this button to display and select the available camera angles. Each time the button is pressed, the angle will change.
26. SUBTITLE Button: Press this button to display and select the available subtitle language in DVD. Each time the button is pressed, the subtitle language changes.
27. SOURCE SELECT Button**: With FM ON, used to select the Audio source to the FM Modulator, POD audio or SAT Audio (Second IR input). With FM OFF, used to select from SAT Audio or Car Audio.
28. CHANNEL SELECT Button* (FM Select): Selects the FM modulator Frequency (Frequency 1, 88.3MHz, Frequency 2, 88.7MHz, Frequency 3, 89.1MHz, Frequency 4, 89.5MHz, Frequency 5, 89.9MHz).
29. VCP Mode Select Button: Switches certain function keys on the remote control for VCP functions.
30. Screen Mode Button: Allows the user to change screen format (Aspect Ratio, 4:3 or 16:9).
31. A-B Button: Allows the user to repeat playback of a DVD or CD from point A to point B.
32. REPEAT Button: Allows the user to repeat a chapter, title, track, or all of a DVD, CD or MP3.
33. Channel Down Button: Use this button to decrease the channel number*** to the desired channel and to scroll downward in the menu options.
34. SETUP Button: Allows the user to access the DVD setup menu and select various playback options (Display, OSD Language, Defaults, Parental Control, Password, Exit Setup).
35. RIGHT Button: Allows the user to shift to the right in the menu options.
36. PIX Button (PICTURE SELECT): Each time this button is pressed, the OSD will display the “adjustment bars” for BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR or TINT. Once the desired adjustment bar is displayed, use the VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the setting. The display will automatically turn off if no adjustments are made within 6 seconds, or if any other button is depressed.
37. VOLUME DOWN (-) Button*: Use this button to decrease the volume level of the wired headphone jacks. It is also used to make picture adjustments in picture select mode.
38. VOLUME UP (+) Button*: Use this button to raise the volume level of the wired headphone jacks. It is also used to make picture adjustments in picture select mode. Note: The volume buttons will not affect the volume of wireless headphones or the wireless FM Modulator. When using these devices the volume must be adjusted with the wireless headphone volume control or with your radio’s volume control (see page 16, Headphones, or page 17, Wireless FM Modulator).
39. NUMBER Buttons: Allows the user to enter numbers 0 to 9 for selection of CD tracks, DVD chapters, and password setting.
40. IRTA ON/OFF Buttons: Turn Infrared Transmitter power ON/OFF for IR Wireless Headphone Channel A.
41. IRTB ON/OFF Buttons**: Turn Infrared Transmitter power ON/OFF for IR Wireless Headphone Channel B.
42. EJECT Button*: The disc will be ejected from the disc compartment.

Accessories and Source Features

Wireless Headphones: The VOD8521 includes a built-in infrared transmitter for use with Audiovox wireless headphones (Part Number MVIRHS). The volume can then be adjusted using the controls on each headset. Any number of wireless headphones may be used but they must be used within a line of sight from the transmitter, as infrared transmissions, like visible light travel only in a straight line. See the documentation accompanying your Audiovox wireless headphones.

Wired Headphones: There are two 1/8” headphone jacks on the VOD8521 that can be used with any standard wired stereo headphones. These jacks are controlled by the volume up / down buttons on the VOD8521 or the remote control.

Wireless FM Modulator: The VOD8521 is equipped with built-in wireless FM Modulator*, that allows you to listen to the VOD8521 audio signal by tuning your vehicle’s radio to the selected frequency, (88.3, 88.7, 89.1, 89.5, 89.9MHz). This feature is accessed by using either the FM transmitter buttons on the remote (On/Off, Channel Select) or the FM Select button on the unit.

AV1 Input: The AV1 video input may be connected to a Video cassette Player (VCP), video game system, or other audio / video devices. To access the AV1 input, turn the VOD8521 on and press the source button on the VOD8521 or the Source button on the remote control until “AV1” is displayed on the screen. Turn the video source component on with its power button or remote control. The VOD8521 is now ready to play the audio and video signals from the source connected to AV1 input. The AV1 input requires a 8010730 cable.

Note: In certain areas where there are a large number of FM radio stations (e.g. large cities, urban areas), the reception of the FM signal from the overhead pod may not be satisfactory, resulting in static, distorted sound or signal bleed thru from strong local radio stations. This is not a defect in the product, but the result of a stronger local radio station overpowering the wireless FM transmitter in your overhead pod. If wireless reception is unsatisfactory, an optional wired relay box (Audiovox P/N SIRSWB) can be installed which will improve audio quality. Please contact the installer if this is the case with your product.

AUX A/V Input: The VOD8521 will accept an audio/video input through the RCA jacks located on the side of the unit. The audio / video device could be a video game system, video camera, or other input device.

Audio/Video Out: The VOD8521 provides an AV output for an optional video monitor(s). (Refer to page 6 of the Installation Guide for more details.) This output will provide an A/V signal that duplicates the signal processed by the VOD8521 to an additional monitor or video display. The audio signal can also be used to feed an AUX input on a vehicle radio if available. Please see your installer for more information.