Connecting and Setting Up the Audiovox DV1680 DVD Player

Connection and Setup of the Audiovox DV1680 DVD Player

Selecting the Video System

The video system of the DVD Player can be set automatically according to the contents of the DVD or VCD titles.

In general, the NTSC system, used by the USA, is also used in most Asian countries.

The PAL system, used by most European countries, is used in China and Hong Kong.

The DVD Player is compatible with both the NTSC and PAL systems.

Connecting the Power

1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
2. Connect the power cord to a power source.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 12V jack on the right side of the DVD Player.

Use only the AC adapter that was shipped with the DVD Player. Using substitutes may result in damage to the DVD Player. Do not use the DVD Player's adapter with other equipment.

It is normal for the AC adapter to feel warm when it is connected to a power source. Please disconnect the AC adapter from the source when the DVD Player is not in use.

Battery Information:

• The battery can be recharged up to 500 times. It takes about 6 hours to fully charge the battery. A fully charged battery provides 3.5 hours of continuous play. The battery's energy consumption varies based on factors such as brightness of the screen and the volume of the sound.
• To charge the battery, leave the battery in the DVD Player and connect the AC adapter. When the battery charge is in process, the indicator illuminates. When the charging is completed, the indicator blinks. Once the battery is charged, remove the AC adapter.
• The battery will feel warm while it is charging.
• The capacity of the battery will decrease after the battery has approached the approximate 500 recharge life span. When the energy of the battery begins to run out quickly, replace the battery a new battery.

Installing the Battery:

1. Remove the power supply.
2. Push the slide door on the back of the DVD Player to the S-VHS position, to reveal the battery connector.
3. Close the LCD screen.
4. Align the battery connector with the pin on the back of the battery.
5. Push the battery pack against the DVD Player, then push the battery to the left side of the DVD Player.You will hear a click when the battery is in position.
6. If the power indicator on the front panel turns red, the battery has been successfully installed.

Removing the Battery:

1. If a disc is playing, press the Stop button and then turn off the DVD Player.
2. Slide the battery lock out from the DVD Player.
3. While holding the lock in position, slide the battery pack slightly to the right, then pull the pack from the DVD Player.

Power Switch: Turns the DVD Player on or off. Press once to turn the power ON. Press again to turn the power OFF.

Power Indicator: Not lit when the power is off. Red light indicates standby mode. Green light indicates busy mode.

Battery Charge Indicator: Not lit when the battery is not being charged. Yellow indicates that battery charging is in progress. Blinking yellow light indicates that the battery is finished charging.

Digital Output: The DVD Player is equipped with a digital output. You can connect the signal to an AC3 and DTS decoder and amplifier with an optical cable to enjoy the high-end effect at 5.1 channels.

Signal Input and Output: The DVD Player can apply signals to a TV, amplifier, VCR, video projector, or any other audiovisual components. The DVD Player can receive signals from a VCR, video camera, or even an amplifier. The video/audio signals can then be played back over the speakers, earphones, and screen.

Earphone Jack: The jack is a standard 3.5mm earphone jack. You can use the stereo earphones shipped with the DVD Player, or use any other standard earphones. When the earphones are plugged in the phone jack, the DVD Player speakers are muted.

A/V Terminals: Allows you to use the DVD Player's A/V cable (stereo audio cable with 2 channels, and one for video signal) to connect the DVD Player to audiovisual components.

A/V Signal Input/Output Switch: Slide the switch to set the DVD Player to input or output mode. When the switch is in the IN position, all output signals from the DVD Player are muted so the DVD Player can receive input signals. MAKE SURE THE INPUT/OUTPUT SWITCH IS IN THE OUT POSITION BEFORE TRYING TO PLAY A DISC.

S-VHS Output: Using the S-VHS signal produces better picture quality. Connect it with a S-VHS cable (optional) between the DVD Player and your TV. The S-VHS signal output cannot be used while DVD Player is powered by the battery. The battery connector is covered when the S-VHS signal is being used.

DC In: The DVD Player comes with an AC adapter for indoor or long-time playing use. Connect the adapter's power cord to a household power source. Connect the other end of the adapter to the DC IN connector on the DVD Player. Use only the AC adapter that is shipped with the DVD Player. Using a substitute adapter may result in damage to the DVD Player.

External Connection: You can connect the DVD Player to any audiovisual equipment from the DVD Player's output terminals of DVD Player. You can also connect any audiovisual equipment to the DVD Player's input terminals. To switch the DVD Player's signal source between input and output, adjust the Input/Output switch (IN OUT). Set the switch to the OUT position, to transmit signals from the DVD Player to other equipment. Set the switch to the IN position for the DVD Player to receive signals from other equipment. When the signal source of the DVD Player is in the IN position, the LCD on the front panel will not illuminate when no external signal is coming in.

A/V Out: When the A/V IN/OUT switch is in the OUT position, A/V signals will come out from the 3-in-1 A/V cable during playback. Use the DVD Player's AV cable to transmit signal to the following components:

1. TV with A/V IN terminals
2. VCR/Video Cassette DVD player
3. V8 or VHS video cameras
4. Projector

Attention! Please set the IN/OUT switch at OUT position for default setting, otherwise no sound/screen will be heard/seen on the player during playback.

Note: When the DVD player audio/video output is plugged into the A/V input jacks of a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) using the audio/video cables, (red, white and yellow RCA jacks) poor picture quality may result (i.e. screen on TV getting brighter and dimmer) due to Macrovision copy guard protection contained on some DVD discs.

Attention! The DVD Player's A/V cable contains three wires:

• White for audio left channel
• Red for audio right channel
• Yellow for video signal

If not connected correctly, there will be no response from the external equipment. Most audiovisual equipment has an IN/OUT switch. Make sure that the switch on other components is set to IN when receiving incoming signals.

S-VHS Out: Some equipment is equipped with a S-VHS terminal, which you can use instead of the RCA video terminal. The picture quality of a S-VHS signal is better than an ordinary RCA signal. When you use the S-VHS cable, you do not need to connect the Yellow RCA video cable. The RCA terminal will send out a signal at the same time, and you may connect it to another TV set.

Stereo Audio Out: You can connect the stereo audio out of the DVD Player to the following equipment:

1. Stereo amplifier
2. 2-channel cassette or open-reel tape deck
3. DAT
4. Mini Disc

To adjust the volume, adjust the volume control of the playback component.

Digital Out: You can connect the DVD Player to audio equipment with an AC-3 and/or DTS decoder with an optical cable from the Digital Out on the side of the DVD Player.

A/V Signal Input: When the A/V IN/OUT switch is in the IN position, the DVD Player will receive incoming signals from the 3-in-1 A/V terminal. Use the DVD Player's AV cable to connect to the following components:

1. TV with A/V OUT terminals
2. VCR/Video Cassette DVD player
3. Cassette Recorder
4. V8 or VHS video cameras
5. Digital Camera

The DVD Player is the playback medium for these components. You can hear the sound from the DVD Player's speakers and see the pictures on the LCD screen.

Initial Setup

To display the initial set up screen, press the SETUP the remote control. The initial setup includes five menu pages:

1. GENERAL SETUP: TV Display, TV Type, Picture Mode, Angle Mark, On-Screen Display Language, Audio Output, Captions, and Screen Saver.
2. SPEAKER SETUP: Downmix.
3. DOLBY DIGITAL SETUP: Operational, Dual Mono, and Dynamic Range.
4. VIDEO SETUP: Color Mode, Contrast Mode and Bright Mode.
5. PREFERENCES: Audio, Subtitle, Disc Menu, Country, Parental, Password, Defaults. Selections on this page must be performed with power applied to the DVD Player. In addition, the DVD disc must be removed from the DVD Player or with the disc cover open. The Preferences menu cannot be accessed while the DVD disc is playing. See below for more information.

Preferences Setup:

• AUDIO: This setting is used to select your preferred audio language. If the preferred audio language chosen is available on the DVD disc title, the DVD Player will select it. The DVD Player supports the audio languages listed on the right side of the display. If you do not wish to reset the audio language, the default language is English.
• SUBTITLE: This setting is used to select your preferred subtitle language. If the preferred subtitle language chosen is available on the DVD disc title, the DVD Player will select it. The DVD Player supports the subtitle languages listed on the right side of the display. If you default value is English.
• DISC MENU: This setting is used to select your preferred disc menu (root and title menus) language in the DVD titles. If the preferred language chosen is available on the DVD disc title, the menu will be displayed in that language. The DVD Player supports the languages listed on the right side of the display. If you do not wish to reset the disc menu language, the default language is English.
• COUNTRY: This setting is used to allow viewing of DVD discs based on a DVD disc rating system. Rating systems vary from country to country. Therefore, even though you choose PG-13, the PG-13 rating is different for example for the United States and the United Kingdom. The website, DVD Forum, provides information on the various ratings systems. Note: After selecting the country, please refer to paragraph 6.5.5 (Parental). The DVD player default is USA - Adult. To prevent children from viewing DVD's with a rating above PG-13, the player must be set to PG-13.
• PARENTAL: This setting is used to control the rating system of the DVD Player. If the DVD disc title you are watching has a higher rating class than the setting of this DVD Player, you will be requested to enter a password for further playback. There are nine settings for the parental control as listed in the right side of the display.
• PASSWORD (Remote Control Required): The password function is used to ensure the DVD disc-viewing rating system is utilized. When the user wishes to view a DVD disc with rating that is above what is selected in the PARENTAL menu, a password must be entered. If you set the country at USA and PG-13, but the DVD disc is rated Adult, two possible situations could occur: A) When attempting to play the DVD disc, the DVD Player would ask for the system password. OR B) The DVD disc could still play however , when the disc chapter plays the section that is in excess of the PG-13 rating, the chapter won't be played and the DVD Player will skip to next chapter.
• • The default password is 2000. To change the password perform the following procedure using the remote control: Press the SETUP key. Use the key to scroll down to PREFERENCES. Press the (play) key. Use the key to scroll down to PASSWORD. Press the key to access CHANGE. Press the (play) key. Press the NUM key. Enter the password (2000). Enter the new password (4 digits). Confirm the new four-digit password by entering it again. Write this number down in a safe place in case you forget it. Press the NUM key. Press the (play) key. The password is now changed to the new value.
• DEFAULTS: Resets all settings to their default values when you want to clear preferred settings. This will not change the password.

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