Dual XDVD8281 Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION/OWNER’S MANUALDVD Multimedia Receiver with 6.5” Touch Screen DisplayXDVD8281TOUCHThe DVD video display of the in-dash unit will not opera

9XDVD8281 OPERATIONPower/MuteAM/FM Mode - HotkeyAuto Store/Preset ScanModeMenuRotary Encoder/EnterDVD Mode - Hotkey1234567Channel/Chapter/Track UpChan

XDVD8281 OPERATION10Control Functions - Monitor ClosedPress to turn the unit on. Hold for 3 seconds to turn the unit off. Press MUTE to silence the

XDVD8281 OPERATION11Control Functions - Monitor ClosedThis button performs different functions depending on the current mode.A detailed description of

XDVD8281 OPERATION12The DVD video display of the in-dash unit will not operate while the vehicle is moving. This is a safety feature to prevent driver

XDVD8281 OPERATION13ModeMuteOpen/ClosePowerKey #1Key #2Key #3Volume UpKey #4Key #5Key #6Volume DownKey #7Key #8Key #9123456789101112131415InfoSearchKe

XDVD8281 OPERATION14Control Functions - RemoteModeMuteOpen/ClosePowerKeys 0-9Volume UpVolume DownInfoSearchBand/StopAudio SelectEscape4-Way-Up/Down/Le

XDVD8281 OPERATION15General OperationPower On/OffMuteModeOptional Mode SelectionVolumeAudio Adjustment(from front panel)Audio Adjustment(from remote)P

XDVD8281 OPERATION16Press PIC momentarily to display DVD disc information.Press and hold PIC for 2 seconds to change monitor BRIGHTNESS:Press to inc

XDVD8281 OPERATION17General Operation - Main MenuThere are three methods to access the MAIN menu:Press MENU button on the front panel.Press MENU butto

XDVD8281 OPERATION18GENERAL Setup - MenuPress GENERAL icon to access the GENERAL setup mode.Select desired parameter you wish to change.Page will retu

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XDVD8281 OPERATION19GENERAL Setup - MenuPress GENERAL icon to access the GENERAL setup mode.Press PAGE icon in the lower right corner.Select desired p

XDVD8281 OPERATION20Adjusting RADIO Frequency Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 51) Touch top left corner of screen.2) Touch GENERAL icon.3) Touch USA. 4)

XDVD8281 OPERATION21GENERAL Setup - Adjusting the Clock12Hr Clock Mode Step 1Step 2Step 3 Step 4, 5 ,6 & 724Hr Clock Mode1) Touch top left corner

XDVD8281 OPERATION22XDVD8281 OPERATIONGENERAL Setup - Setting the Anti-theft code1) Touch top left corner of screen. 2) Touch GENERAL icon.3) Touch

XDVD8281 OPERATION23SCREEN Setup - MenuScreen Setup MenuSystem StandbyPress SCREEN icon to access the SCREEN setup mode.Select desired parameter you w

XDVD8281 OPERATION24SCREEN Setup - Setting TFT Brightness1) Touch top left corner of screen.2) Touch SCREEN icon.3) Touch [-] to reduce brightness.4)

XDVD8281 OPERATION25SCREEN Setup - Setting TFT AngleSet for best viewing angle in your vehicle Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 51) Touch top left corner

XDVD8281 OPERATION26XDVD8281 OPERATIONSCREEN Setup - Touch Screen Calibration1) Touch top left corner of screen.2) Touch SCREEN icon.3) Touch No in TS

XDVD8281 OPERATION27Tuner ModeFrom the main menu, touch TUNER icon on the screen, or press the AM/FM button to select AM/FM Tuner mode.Current Source

XDVD8281 OPERATION28XDVD8281 OPERATION111912181317149161510Tune Frequency - Up Touching this icon will tune the radio to a higher frequency by one

2XDVD8281 PREPARATION2345-789121315-1718-20212223-2627-303132-4041-4344-4849-5253-54555657PageDVD Region Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

XDVD8281 OPERATION29AM/FM Tuner OperationAM/FM Tuner ModeBandManual TuningSeek TuningStoring PresetsAuto Store PresetsFrom the main menu, touch TUNER

XDVD8281 OPERATION30AM/ FM Tuner OperationPreset ScanDirect Preset TuningScan TuningLocal TuningTouching the button will scan through all tunable pr

XDVD8281 OPERATION31WARNINGUpon installation of this Monitor/DVD player (“unit”) into a vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must not operate this unit

XDVD8281 OPERATION32XDVD8281 OPERATIONDVD Operation - Parking Brake InitializationFront Monitor Video InitializationParking Brake InitializationSituat

XDVD8281 OPERATION33DVD Disc SymbolsDVD Region ManagementSome DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of th

34XDVD8281 OPERATIONDVD Operation - Inserting a DiscInserting a DiscEjecting the DiscOpen panel to reveal disc slot by pressing . With the label faci

XDVD8281 OPERATION35DVD Operation - Touch Screen ControlsHidden Touch Screen areawhile in TUNER modeHidden Touch Screen areaswhile in DVD modeThere ar

XDVD8281 OPERATION36DVD Operation - Touch Screen ControlsUsing the hidden Touch Screen ControlsA - Displays MAIN menu B - Displays DVD disc informatio

XDVD8281 OPERATION37Using the hidden Touch Screen ControlsTouch AREA EDVD ModeDVD Operation - Touch Screen Controls89From the main menu, touch the DIS

XDVD8281 OPERATION38Notes:Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software. As the XDVD8281 pla

3XDVD8281 PREPARATIONWARNINGUpon installation of this Monitor/DVD player (“unit”) into a vehicle, the driver of the vehicle must not operate this unit

XDVD8281 OPERATION39DVD Operation Touch Area E to bring up the on-screen buttons.Touch to fast forward or to fast reverse.Each subsequent press of

XDVD8281 OPERATION40DVD OperationSub-TitlesAudio ModeDVD Disc InformationZoom ModeDVD Title MenuTouch the SUB.T button to activate Sub-Title mode and

XDVD8281 OPERATION41With the unit in DVD mode, press AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu.P

XDVD8281 OPERATION42DVD Setup Menu - VideoWith the unit in DVD mode, press AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu. Press DVD Setup to acces

XDVD8281 OPERATION43With the unit in DVD mode, press AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu.P

XDVD8281 OPERATION44CD Operation - OSD Overview6CD ModeFrom the main menu, touch the DISC icon on the screen, or press the DVD button to select CD mod

XDVD8281 OPERATION45CD Operation - OSD OverviewScroll bar Allows scrolling of track list.Direct Select Keyboard Touch theicon to display a nume

XDVD8281 OPERATION46Playing CD-DA discsSelecting by KeypadSelecting by Direct Track AccessPrevious/Next PageAfter inserting a CD disc, files will play

XDVD8281 OPERATION47The Page Up and Page Down on-screen buttons can be used to see the rest of the tracks on the CD. Use the Direct Select method to p

XDVD8281 OPERATION48Touch the Shuffle button to shuffle all of the tracks on the CD. The Shuffle button will be illuminated while Shuffle Mode is acti

4XDVD8281 OPERATIONPlease read all instructions carefully before attempting to install or operate.Due to its technical nature, it is highly recommende

XDVD8281 OPERATION49MP3/WMA ModeFrom the main menu, touch the DISC icon on the screen, or press the DVD button to select MP3/WMA mode.Current Source I

XDVD8281 OPERATION50Scroll bar Allows scrolling of song list.Direct Select Keyboard Touch theicon to display a numeric keyboard. Enter desired

XDVD8281 OPERATION51MP3/WMA OperationFolder SelectPage Up/DownSong SelectDirect SelectDirect Song EntryFrom the remote control:Press to display the

XDVD8281 OPERATION52MP3/WMA OperationYou can use the Fast Forward on-screen button to speed up the playback of a song. Each subsequent press of the bu

XDVD8281 OPERATION53Media Compatibility The following types of discs/files are compatible:• CD-ROM (ISO), CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW• CD-DA, DVD

XDVD8281 OPERATION54An internal buffer provides ESP (Electronic Skip Protection) to virtually eliminate skipping. When playing a disc recorded with re

55This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this pr

XDVD8281 OPERATION56TroubleshootingProblem Cause ActionUnit will not turn on (no power)Yellow wire not connected or incorrect voltage Red wire not con

XDVD8281 OPERATION57DVD PlayerFM TunerAM TunerMonitorGeneralFrequency response: 10Hz-20kHzChannel separation @ 1kHz: >65dBD/A converter: 24 BitT

XDVD8281 OPERATION58Notes

5XDVD8281 INSTALLATIONPlease read entire manual before installation.Before You Start• Disconnect negative battery terminal. Consult a qualified techni

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6Safety Notes:Subwoofer output The SUBWOOFER audio output (Blue RCA) is active in all audio modes and must be connected to an external amplifier. Rear

7XDVD8281 INSTALLATIONWiring Diagram - Optional A/V Connections

8XDVD8281 OPERATIONIR Remote PreparationNotes:Remove the battery if the remote will not be used for a month or longerRemove and dispose of battery pro