Dual XDVD8183N, Installation & Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...e 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 Safety Notes ...

Page 2: ...iewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries The Bluetooth wor...

Page 3: ...e South Africa Middle East 3 Rep of Korea Taiwan Hong Kong Parts of Southeast Asia 4 Australia New Zealand Mexico South America 5 Eastern Europe Russia India Africa 6 China 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 32 33 34 42 43 49 50 54 55 58 59 60 61 64 65 66 67 68 Page DVD Region Management Warning Statement Safety Information Precautions Preparation Mounting Wiring Remote Contro...

Page 4: ...g if the vehicle is not in Park and or the parking brake is not fully engaged When installing this unit the installer must connect the parking brake detect wire Yellow Blue Lead to the parking brake mechanism in order to make the parking brake lock out feature operable DO NOT simply ground the parking brake detect wire to a metal portion of the vehicle Failure to properly install the parking brake...

Page 5: ...e the vehicle is moving Find a safe place to park and engage the parking brake 9 If you experience problems during installation consult your nearest DUAL dealer 10 If the unit malfunctions reset the unit as described on page 12 first If the problem still persists consult your nearest DUAL dealer or call tech assistance 1 866 382 5476 11 To clean the monitor wipe only with a dry silicone cloth or s...

Page 6: ...n Getting Started Slide the unit out of the mounting sleeve Install mounting sleeve into opening bending tabs to secure Connect wiring harness and antenna as shown on pages 6 7 Consult a qualified technician if you are unsure Certain vehicles may require an installation kit and or wiring harness adapter sold separately Test for correct operation and slide unit into mounting sleeve Attach unit to m...

Page 7: ...nput NEED HELP Call our Technical Service Hotline 1 866 382 5476 Wiring Notes XDVD8183N INSTALLATION Expanded Wiring Diagram Inputs Outputs 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 i...

Page 8: ...7 Wiring Diagram Optional A V Connections XDVD8183N INSTALLATION ...

Page 9: ...attery properly To first use the IR Remote control you must first pull the battery insulation tape out 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 objects or materials ...

Page 10: ...porates a motorized moving monitor Before final installation make sure the monitor will not obstruct the dash shifter or any other controls Upon installation do not attempt to move the monitor up down by hand Use the ANGLE or OPEN buttons on the front panel only The unit will stop if it encounters any obstacles during the open close sequence If this occurs remove the obstacle and press OPEN again ...

Page 11: ...sired item and press once to ENTER Press once to incrementally select desired source Selects the next chapter track radio station Selects the previous chapter track radio station Stop playback of DVD CD MP3 Press once for PAUSE press again for PLAY Fast forwards the chapter track or selects the next radio frequency Fast reverses the chapter track or selects the previous frequency Press once to MUT...

Page 12: ...TNESS Press to RESET system 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 Safety Notes Control Locations Monitor...

Page 13: ... return to its last position automatically the next time it is opened Press INFO button for 1 second to display DVD disc information Press and hold INFO for 2 seconds to change TFT LCD BRIGHTNESS Press ANGLE p to increase ANGLE q to decrease or use VOLUME rotary to adjust the level up or down 0 minimum 20 maximum 10 is default If you experience abnormal operation or your unit is inoperable press t...

Page 14: ...an 4 Way Down 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Root Repeat Chapter Track Seek Down Chapter Track Seek Down Fast Reverse Manual Tune Down Fast Forward Manual Tune Up Zoom Audio Angle Sub Title 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 1 2 3 4 The remote control uses one 3 volt Lithium CR2025 battery For best performance replace only with CR2025 or equivalent Control Locations Remote 7 6 40 37 38 36...

Page 15: ...ase VOLUME Decrease VOLUME Displays DVD information Search function in the DVD CD disc mode Press to increment BAND or STOP while in DVD MP3 mode Enter AUDIO Setup mode Exit current menu Navigating system and DVD menus Enter the MAIN system menu BRIGHTNESS parameter setting for TFT Starts pauses playback or confirm settings Repeat playback from time frame A to time frame B Enters the title menu on...

Page 16: ... buttons or the remote control only The color of the LCD monitor varies between viewing angles Select the angle with the most optimum view for your location The last position of the monitor can be saved in memory The monitor will return to its last position automatically the next time it is opened Notes The vehicle must be in park and the parking brake applied to view video on the in dash monitor ...

Page 17: ...E to advance to next selection Press and hold the VOLUME button on the front panel to exit Note 6 Channel audio is only adjustable when Full 6CH mode is selected Refer to page 47 for more details Press the SEL button Press the p q buttons on the remote to select an item to be adjusted Press or to adjust the desired setting Press the ESC button on the remote control to exit the audio control menu N...

Page 18: ... Press and hold INFO for 2 seconds to access PICTURE MENU press INFO briefly again to step to next selection Press q or p to adjust the sharpness 0 minimum 20 maximum Press q or p to adjust the contrast 0 minimum 20 maximum Press q or p to adjust the color 0 minimum 20 maximum Press q or p to adjust the brightness 0 minimum 20 maximum Press q or p to adjust the tint 0 minimum 20 maximum Note Adjus...

Page 19: ... select desired source Selects the next chapter track radio station Selects the previous chapter track radio station Stop playback of DVD CD MP3 Press once for PAUSE press again for PLAY Fast forwards the chapter track or selects the next radio frequency Fast reverses the chapter track or selects the previous frequency Press once to MUTE audio press again to return audio an icon indicator will fla...

Page 20: ...OUD 1 4 NOTE Secondary LCD only functions when TFT monitor is closed LOCAL indicator icon will be off when DISTANCE DX is selected STEREO radio station indicator Displays TRACK time TUNING frequency MP3 ID3 info CLOCK etc LOUDNESS selection indicator 2 3 General Operation ...

Page 21: ...gnal Detected will be displayed Touch to STANDBY screen touch screen again or any button to resume display Note VOLUME level can be controlled in STANDBY mode Touch to access AUXILIARY A V INPUT mode Touch to access SCREEN SETUP menu Touch to access GENERAL SETUP menu Touch to access CD DVD SETUP menu CD DVD must be inserted to function Touch to access MAIN Source menu The rotary encoder can also ...

Page 22: ... Auto System will auto detect NTSC or PAL NTSC For NTSC compatibility PAL For PAL compatibility TFT Auto Open Off On TFT panel will automatically open when IGN is turned on Off TFT panel will not auto open when IGN is turned on Manual TFT will only open close when OPEN button is pressed Bluetooth Off Off Turns off the Bluetooth functionality On Enables Bluetooth functionality Anti theft Code 0000 ...

Page 23: ...Radio Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 1 Touch top left corner of screen 2 Touch GENERAL icon 3 Touch USA 4 Touch the setting for your region Touch RETURN to exit L GENERAL Setup Adjusting Radio Frequency L L L 3 4 5 1 L 2 ...

Page 24: ... Clock Mode 1 Touch top left corner of screen 2 Touch GENERAL icon 3 Touch 00 00 area in the CLOCK row 4 Keypad will appear enter HOUR touch OK 5 Enter MINUTES touch OK 6 Touch AM or PM to set 7 Touch RETURN to exit For 24Hr format select 24Hr from CLOCK MODE then follow steps 1 7 L L L L 3 4 1 2 L 7 L 6 L 5 ...

Page 25: ...ep 9 10 1 Touch top left corner of screen 2 Touch GENERAL icon 3 Touch down arrow icon 4 Touch 5 Enter 0000 then press OK 6 Touch Off 7 Touch On 8 Touch again 9 Enter your new 4 digit password then press OK 10 Touch RETURN to exit L L 1 2 L 3 L 4 Note it is recommended that you choose your own 4 digit password carefully write it down somewhere and keep in a safe location In the event you ever loos...

Page 26: ...ever all other operations continue to operate Press any button except VOLUME or touch the screen again to return to normal viewing Settings Default Options Function Brightness 10 0 20 Press or on the remote or press the right rotary once and rotate clockwise counter clockwise to adjust the Brightness to the desired setting Screen Tilt 4 1 6 Select 1 to 6 to adjust the default tilt angle of the scr...

Page 27: ...splay brightness This can also be set by pressing the INFO button on the front TFT panel Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 1 Touch top left corner of screen 2 Touch SCREEN icon 3 Touch to reduce brightness 4 Touch to increase brightness 0 20 is possible Default 10 5 Touch RETURN to exit L 1 L 2 L 3 L 4 L 5 ...

Page 28: ...ng angle for your vehicle Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 1 Touch top left corner of screen 2 Touch SCREEN icon 3 Touch a number displayed in SCREEN TILT row 4 Touch desired angle for best viewing angle 1 6 is possible Default 4 5 Touch RETURN to exit L L 1 2 L 3 L 4 L 5 ...

Page 29: ...r of screen 2 Touch SCREEN icon 3 Touch No in TS Calibration row 4 Then touch Yes 5 Touch and hold the pointers as indicated on the screen for 2 seconds each 6 Screen will automatically return to MAIN MENU touch EXIT to return L L 1 2 Note For proper calibration you must touch each pointer for 2 seconds If pointers are not touched properly the calibration sequence will start over until the calibra...

Page 30: ...ber List Display Shows the preset list by preset number Preset Station List Display Shows the preset station list by frequency Touch frequency to select a preset Touch and hold frequency to store presets Local DX Tuning Mode Shows when local or distance tuning is on Preset Display Scroll Bar Allows scrolling of preset list Tuner Scan Touching this icon will scan through all available stations in t...

Page 31: ...resets in the current band This function can also performed by pressing the AS PS button Holding this button for more than 2 seconds will automatically program the 12 strongest stations available into the presets in the current band This function can also be performed by holding the AS PS button Band Touch band icon repeatedly until the desired band is displayed FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 or AM This function ...

Page 32: ...to perform manual tuning Touch on screen to tune to the next higher strong station Touch on screen to tune to the next lower strong station Press on front panel to tune to the next higher strong station Press on front panel to tune to the next lower strong station From the remote control Press or to tune to the next higher strong station Press or to tune to the next lower strong station There are ...

Page 33: ...ts Once highlighted simply touch the screen at the appropriate preset From the remote control Press or to scroll through the presets When the correct preset is highlighted press OK Use the numeric keypad to enter the desired preset number Touch SCAN on the screen and it will tune you to all stations available with good reception for 10 seconds at a time Touch SCAN again to disable Local tuning let...

Page 34: ... if the vehicle is not in Park and or the parking brake is not fully engaged When installing this unit the installer must connect the parking brake detect wire Yellow Blue Lead to the parking brake mechanism in order to make the parking brake lock out feature operable DO NOT simply ground the parking brake detect wire to a metal portion of the vehicle Failure to properly install the parking brake ...

Page 35: ...VD and AV1 audio can be heard while the vehicle is in motion without engaging the parking brake Follow these two initialization procedures carefully to allow video playback on XDVD8183N front panel TFT There are two situations that start the PARKING BRAKE sequence First situation is while driving 1 Stop vehicle put in Park make sure PARKING BRAKE is off released 2 Depress PARKING BRAKE for 1 secon...

Page 36: ... DVD software encoded for other region areas than the region areas for which it has been designed The XDVD8183N will play discs labeled Region 1 or All DVD region codes 1 USA Canada 2 Japan Europe South Africa Middle East 3 Rep of Korea Taiwan Hong Kong Parts of Southeast Asia 4 Australia New Zealand Mexico South America 5 Eastern Europe Russia India Africa 6 China Notes Some DVD discs can be play...

Page 37: ...directions of your specific DVD disc for other features Note If PARENTAL Lock is activated and the disc inserted is not authorized a 4 digit code must be entered and or the disc be authorized See RATING MENU on page 49 Note Only one disc can be inserted at a time Press the EJECT button If the disc loads abnormally or an system error occurs press and hold the eject button for 3 seconds to reset the...

Page 38: ...VD mode There are several hidden TOUCH SCREEN areas as outlined below A area can be used in any mode to access MAIN menu A F areas can be used in DVD mode to access A Displays MAIN menu B Displays DVD disc information C Selects PREVIOUS chapter D Selects NEXT chapter E Displays the full DVD transport controls F Displays GOTO search menu L L ...

Page 39: ...cts PREVIOUS chapter D Select NEXT chapter E Displays the full DVD transport controls F GOTO search menu L L L L L L AREA A Access MAIN Menu AREA B Displays Disc Information AREA C Selects PREVIOUS Track AREA D Selects NEXT Track AREA E Displays DVD Transport Controls AREA F DVD Search Note A DVD disc must be inserted to access these functions and features ...

Page 40: ...ch touch changes speed from 2x to 4x to 8x to 20x then back to 1x play Fast Forward Touch the icon to fast forward at 2x speed Each touch changes speed from 2x to 4x to 8x to 20x then back to 1x play Repeat Touch the icon to repeat the current chapter or title This icon will remain highlighted until touched a third time to disable Repeat A B Touch the A B icon once to select a start point Touch it...

Page 41: ...he area and an on screen keyboard will pop up Use the keyboard to enter a title and chapter and touch OK This can be used to select a specific chapter in the current title a new title or a specific chapter in a new title For example to skip to a specific chapter within the current title touch the on the right and use the keyboard to enter a chapter number then touch OK To skip to a different title...

Page 42: ...Note The Repeat Mode can only be changed while the DVD is playing Touch the A B icon once to select a start point Touch it a second time to select and end point The A B icon will illuminate and the DVD will then loop from the start point to the end point until touched a third time From the remote control Press A B to select a start point and stop point Press a third time to deactivate Touching Pla...

Page 43: ...while the DVD is playing Touch Area B to bring up the DVD Disc Information which includes Current Total Titles and Chapters elapsed time for current title EQ Mode and Loudness setting and current time Press the PIC button to bring up the DVD Disc Information From the remote control Press the INFO button to bring up the DVD Disc Information From the remote control Press the ZOOM button to activate ...

Page 44: ... Press to select desired disc subtitle language English French Spanish Auto Off DEFAULT Press to select desired disc audio language English DEFAULT French Spanish Press to select desired disc menu language English DEFAULT French Spanish DVD Setup Menu Language L L L L L LANGUAGE Setup Menu Disc Subtitle Audio Language DVD Menu Note A DVD disc must be inserted to access these functions and features...

Page 45: ...ss to activate pink noise generator for the desired channel The pink noise generator is used to set the relative speaker levels for multi channel playback Select On to activate dynamic range control Audio Setup Menu Pink Noise Dynamic Range Control L Note A DVD disc must be inserted to access these functions and features DVD Setup Menu Audio L L Downmix 2 channel Settings Off DEFAULT Left Right L ...

Page 46: ...e delay The distance is defined in milliseconds Select On to activate audio down sampling The DVD audio output will be downsampled to 48kHz The original sampling frequency is preserved when Off is selected Center Control Rear Control Down Sampling DVD Setup Menu Audio L 5ms 4ms 3ms 2ms 1ms 0ms DEFAULT L 15ms 12ms 9ms 6ms 3ms 0ms DEFAULT L Off DEFAULT On ...

Page 47: ...EO icon to select from the following menus Press to select desired TV shape Select On to activate angle mark Press to select desired view mode Video Setup Menu TV Shape Angle Mark View Mode Note A DVD disc must be inserted to access these functions and features NORMAL 4 3 WIDE 16 9 L L L L On DEFAULT Off FILL Original H FIT W FIT FIT to Screen DEFAULT Pan Scan 4 3 16 9 DEFAULT L L ...

Page 48: ... icon to select from the following menus Select desired speaker output mode Select size of front speaker Note Full 6CH mode must be selected to adjust the front speaker size Speaker Setup Menu Speaker Mode Front Speaker Size DVD Setup Menu Speaker L L Note A DVD disc must be inserted to access these functions and features Full 6CH DownMix DEFAULT L Large DEFAULT Small L L ...

Page 49: ...ect size of center speaker Note Full 6CH mode must be selected to adjust the surround speaker size subwoofer speaker and center speaker size Surround Speaker Size Subwoofer Speaker Center Speaker Size L Large DEFAULT Small None L Present None DEFAULT L Large Small None DEFAULT Note A DVD disc must be inserted to access these functions and features ...

Page 50: ...e 2 Write the code down 3 Save in a safe place When unlock symbol is displayed select desired rating 1 Kid Safe 2 G 3 PG 4 PG 13 5 PG R 6 R 7 NC 17 8 Adult DEFAULT In the event you forget or loose your PARENTAL LOCK password enter 9991 Rating Setup Menu Enable Parental Lock Password Setting Parental Lock Password Rating Setting Parental Password Override Note A DVD disc must be inserted to access ...

Page 51: ... of tracks on the disc Disc Title Indicator Displays current disc title when available Track Title List Displays up to 6 tracks on the disc in order with track title when available Repeat Touch the icon to repeat current track This icon will remain highlighted until touched to disable Shuffle Touch the icon to shuffle all tracks on the disc This icon will remain highlighted until touched to disabl...

Page 52: ...y Fast Reverse Touch the icon to fast reverse at 2x speed Each touch changes speed from 2x to 4x to 8x to 20x then to 1x play Page Up Touch the icon to see the next 6 tracks on the disc Page Down Touch the icon to see the previous 6 tracks on the disc Stop Touch the icon to stop the song where it is Play Pause Touch the icon to temporarily stop or resume playback Volume Indicator Indicates current...

Page 53: ...rack Access Previous Next Page After inserting a CD disc files will play in numerical order in the directory Touch to display keypad Enter desired track number and press OK Touch desired track for DIRECT TRACK access Touch to view UP DOWN pages of available tracks L L L L CD Operation ...

Page 54: ...highlighted simply touch the screen at the appropriate track Using the Rapid Dial rotary encoder Select desired track by rotating the right rotary encoder clockwise or counter clockwise Press to confirm ENTER From the remote control Press or to scroll through the tracks When the correct track is highlighted press OK Touch the icon to display a numeric keyboard Enter desired track number and touch ...

Page 55: ... Note Shuffle and Repeat modes can not be used simultaneously and engaging one mode will cancel the other mode if active Touch SCAN on the screen to listen to all tracks on the CD for 10 seconds at a time starting from the first track on the CD The Scan button will be illuminated while Scan Mode is active When the button is illuminated touching it a second time will disable Scan Mode From the remo...

Page 56: ...Folder Displays the name of the currently selected folder Filename List Displays up to 6 songs in the current folder in order with filename File Type Indicator Displays type of song file either MP3 or WMA Repeat Touch icon to repeat current song or folder This icon will remain highlighted until touched a third time to disable Shuffle Touch icon to shuffle all songs on the disc This icon will remai...

Page 57: ... folder Page Up Touch the icon to see the next 6 songs in the folder Page Down Touch the icon to see the previous 6 songs in the folder Information Displays available information for the current song Stop Touch icon to stop the song where it is Play Pause Touch icon to temporarily stop or resume playback Volume Indicator Indicates current volume level controlled by rotary encoder Loudness Indicato...

Page 58: ...o the previous song From the remote control Press to skip to the next song Press to skip to the previous song Note Press once to return to the beginning of the current song Press a second time to skip to the previous song To select a desired song from the filename list touch any of the displayed filenames from the list Use the up and down arrows on screen to scroll through the songs Once highlight...

Page 59: ...o the start of the current song and then a second press will return to the previously played song Touch the Repeat button to repeat either a song or folder The first touch activates Song Repeat mode and a second touch activates Folder Repeat mode When either mode is active the Repeat button will be illuminated and touching it a third time will disable Repeat Mode From the remote control Press to s...

Page 60: ... or folders that do not include MP3 WMA files are skipped This unit may not play files in the order they were recorded in Refer to your recording software s user s manual for more information ISO9660 level 1 ISO9660 level 2 Yellow Book MODE 1 Yellow Book MODE 2 FORM 1 Multi session Maximum files 1500 Maximum folder levels 8 MPEG 1 2 Audio Layer 3 ISO9660 standards Maximum nested folder depth is 8 ...

Page 61: ...MA extension 32kHz 48kHz 32kHz 48kHz 40kbps 320kbps constant Variable bit rates 40kbps 192kbps constant Variable bit rates Note Some files may not play or be displayed correctly depending on sampling rates and bit rates For best results use the following settings when burning an MP3 disc 128kbps or higher constant bit rate 44 1kHz or higher sampling frequency For best results use the following set...

Page 62: ... Indicator Displays source or current mode Talk button Press to answer an incoming call or to place an outgoing call Display Indicator Phone number display and call status indicator Bluetooth status indicator When the Bluetooth function is Off the indicator is black When the Bluetooth function is On and no phone is connected paired to the unit the indicator will flash blue When the Bluetooth funct...

Page 63: ...to cancel the pairing process See page 63 for more details Auto Answer Off Off You must press the Talk button to answer an incoming call On The head unit will automatically answer incoming calls Connect Manual Manual You must connect the phone to the head unit manually each time Auto The head unit will automatically connect to a previously paired phone See page 63 for more details Bluetooth Setup ...

Page 64: ...abled devices To search for this head unit from another device when already connected press Yes under the Pairing function The currently connected device will be disconnected and pairing to the new device will be possible It may also be possible to disconnect this head unit from another mobile device This unit can remember the last 4 paired mobile devices It is only possible to connect to one Blue...

Page 65: ... Loading missed phone book will be displayed during the retrieval process followed by The phone book is done Touch the desired name to call Press the page up down buttons to navigate through the pages It is possible to make a phone call three different ways 1 Enter the desired phone number using the keypad interface then press the Talk button 2 Enter the desired phone number using the numeric keyp...

Page 66: ...turn shipment of the product Specific license conditions and copyright notices for the software can be found via www dualav com What to do 1 Before you call for service check the troubleshooting guide in your owner s manual A slight adjustment of any custom controls may save you a service call 2 If you require service during the warranty period you must carefully pack the product preferably in the...

Page 67: ...as audio but no video Parking brake safety circuit not connected Parking brake not applied Check connections at parking brake Apply parking brake as described on page 33 No video display when in reverse Reverse circuit not connected Vehicle is not in reverse Check connections at reverse lamp Select reverse gear DVD does not start playback Physical defect in media Wrong region Check media for scrat...

Page 68: ...ct function is set to Manual When the Connect function is set to Manual the head unit will not connect to any mobile device automatically Set Connect function to Auto as described on page 63 Ring tone can not be heard through the speakers Ring tone volume is turned down Increase the volume of the ring tone using the rotary encoder during the ringing process MUTE function is activated on the head u...

Page 69: ...l size 7 177 8 mm diagonal measurement View angle up down left right 30 60 60 60 Resolution 480 W x 234 H Brightness cd m2 350 Contrast ratio 300 1 Elements 336 960 Operating voltage 11 16 VDC negative ground Speaker output impedance 4 8 ohms Line output voltage 2 Volts Line output impedance 200 ohms Chassis dimensions 7 x 7 x 2 178 x 178 x 51 mm Design and specifications subject to change without...

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