Page 3 - Table of Contents; PREPARATION
2 DVD Region Management Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software. As the XDVD8182 plays discs according to their intentions, some functions may not work as intended. Please be sure to read the instructions provided with each disc. This p...
Page 4 - WARNING
3 XDVD8182 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...
Page 5 - OPERATION; Safety Information
XDVD8182 OPERATION 4 Please read all instructions carefully before attempting to install or operate. Due to its technical nature, it is highly recommended that your DUAL XDVD8182 is installed by a professional installer or an authorized dealer. This product is only for use in vehicles with 12VDC neg...
Page 6 - INSTALLATION; Preparation
5 Mounting sleeve opening dimensions7-3/16” x 2-1/16” (183 mm x 53 mm) TYPICAL FRONT-LOAD DIN MOUNTING METHOD 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 ...
Page 8 - Wiring Diagram - Optional A/V Connections
7 Wiring Diagram - Optional A/V Connections XDVD8182 INSTALLATION
Page 9 - IR Remote Preparation
XDVD8182 OPERATION 8 IR Remote Preparation Notes: Remove the battery if the remote will • not be used for a month or longerRemove and dispose of battery properly • To first use the IR Remote control, you must first pull the battery insulation tape out Insert or replacing the Battery: Remove the batt...
Page 10 - Control Locations - Monitor Closed
9 XDVD8182 OPERATION BandAuto Store/Preset ScanSecondary LCDDisplayOpen/Close MonitorEjectRotary Encoder/EnterMode 12345678 Chapter/Track UpChapter/Track DownStopPlay/PauseFast ForwardFast ReverseMutePower/Volume 9 101112131415 This model incorporates a motorized moving monitor. Before final install...
Page 11 - Control Functions - Monitor Closed
10 XDVD8182 OPERATION Control Functions - Monitor Closed Press BAND to increment from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 ] FM1. Press AS/PS momentarily to start station PRESET SCAN function, Press AS/PS for 2 seconds to start AUTO STORE station preset function in current BAND . Additional LCD for system information...
Page 12 - Control Locations - Monitor Open
11 XDVD8182 OPERATION Disc-in indicator - Red = Disc inserted, Blue = No disc. ANGLE - Press to decrease the monitor view angle. ANGLE - Press to increase the monitor view angle. INFO - Press to select DVD INFO and press and hold for BRIGHTNESS . Press to RESET system. The DVD video display of t...
Page 13 - Control Functions - Monitor Open
XDVD8182 OPERATION 12 Blue = No discRed = Disc inserted 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. ...
Page 14 - Control Locations - Remote
XDVD8182 OPERATION 13 Mode Mute Open/Close Power Key #1 Key #2 Key #3 Volume Up Key #4 Key #5 Key #6 Volume Down Key #7 Key #8 Key #9 123456789 101112131415 Info Search Key #0 Band/Stop Audio Select Escape 4-Way - Up Menu Picture 4-Way - Left Ok 4-Way - Right Repeat A-B Title Menu 4-Way - Down 16171...
Page 15 - Control Functions - Remote
XDVD8182 OPERATION 14 Control Functions - Remote Mode Mute Open/Close Power Keys 0-9 Volume Up Volume Down Info Search Band / Stop Audio Select Escape 4-Way -Up/Down/Left/Right Menu Picture Ok Repeat A-B Title Menu Root Repeat Chapter/Track Down Chapter/Track Up Fast Rewind Fast Forward Zoom Audio A...
Page 16 - General Operation
XDVD8182 OPERATION 15 Power On/Off Monitor Open/Close Monitor Angle Position Press POWER momentarily to turn the unit on, the unit will beep 2 times. Press and hold POWER for more than 2 seconds, unit will beep 1 time, then turn off. Note: EJECT will still function even if POWER is off. Press OPEN t...
Page 23 - GENERAL Setup - Adjusting Radio Frequency
XDVD8182 OPERATION 22 Adjusting Radio Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 1) Touch top left corner of screen 2) Touch GENERAL setup button 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 - GENERAL Setup - Adjusting the Clock
XDVD8182 OPERATION 23 GENERAL Setup - Adjusting the Clock 12Hr Clock Mode Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Steps 4-8 24Hr Clock Mode 1) Touch top left corner of screen 2) Touch GENERAL setup button 3) Touch 00:00 area in the CLOCK row 4) Keypad should now appear5) Enter HOURS, touch ok6) Enter MINUTES, touch ok...
Page 25 - GENERAL Setup - Setting the Anti-theft code
XDVD8182 OPERATION 24 GENERAL Setup - Setting the Anti-theft code By default Anti-theft password is 0000 and is turned Off. To turn this feature on, follow the steps below. CAUTION!! This will lock your unit from operating if battery POWER is disconnected for more than 5 minutes. Step 1 & 2 Step...
Page 27 - SCREEN Setup - Setting TFT Brightness
XDVD8182 OPERATION 26 SCREEN Setup - Setting TFT Brightness This will set the default setting for the TFT display 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 setup button 3)...
Page 28 - SCREEN Setup - Setting TFT Angle
XDVD8182 OPERATION 27 SCREEN Setup - Setting TFT Angle Set for best viewing angle for your vehicle Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 1) Touch top left corner of screen 2) Touch SCREEN setup button 3) Touch a number displayed in SCREEN TILT row 4) Touch desired angle for best viewing angle 1 - 6 is ...
Page 29 - SCREEN Setup - Touch Screen Calibration
XDVD8182 OPERATION 28 SCREEN Setup - Touch Screen Calibration On occasion, the touch screen will have to be calibrated. Follow these steps as described. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 & 4 Step 5 & 6 1) Touch top left corner of screen 2) Touch SCREEN setup button 3) Touch No in TS Calibration row4) The...
Page 30 - AM/FM Tuner Operation
XDVD8182 OPERATION 29 Current MODE information, touch upper left area to return to MAIN MENU Current PRESET station indicator STEREO broadcast indicator Clock PRESET page up LOCAL/DISTANCE selection PRESET page down Auto station SCAN button MANUAL TUNE up MANUAL TUNE down SEEK TUNE up SEEK TUNE down...
Page 31 - AM/ FM Tuner Operation
XDVD8182 OPERATION 30 AM/ FM Tuner Operation Press the button to auto SEEK up the next strongest station. Press the button to auto SEEK down the next strongest station. Press the button to manually tune up one step at a time. Press the button to manually tune down one step at a time. Press and hold ...
Page 33 - DVD Operation - Parking Brake Initialization
XDVD8182 OPERATION 32 DVD Operation - Parking Brake Initialization Front TFT Video Initialization Parking Brake Initialization Situation 1 Parking Brake Initialization Situation 2 SAFETY WARNING • The video display of the in-dash unit will not operate while the vehicle is moving. This is a safety fe...
Page 34 - DVD Operation
XDVD8182 OPERATION 33 DVD Disc Symbols DVD Region Management Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software. As the XDVD8182 plays discs according to their intentions, some functions may not work as intended. Please be sure to read the instruc...
Page 35 - DVD Operation - Inserting a Disc
XDVD8182 OPERATION 34 DVD Operation - Inserting a Disc DVD Loading Slot Inserting a Disc Ejecting the Disc Resetting the Loading Mechanism When inserting a DVD disc, usually it will play automatically. Other sub-menus may have to be pressed to access the DVD movie/music content. Read the directions ...
Page 36 - DVD Operation - Touch Screen Controls
XDVD8182 OPERATION 35 Hidden Touch Screen area while in TUNER mode Hidden Touch Screen areas while in DVD mode There are several hidden TOUCH SCREEN areas 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 ...
Page 39 - DVD Operation - Searching a DVD
XDVD8182 OPERATION 38 Notes: Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software. As the XDVD8182 plays discs according to their intentions, some functions may not work as intended. Please be sure to read the instructions provided with each disc. S...
Page 41 - L L; DVD Setup Menu - Language
XDVD8182 OPERATION 40 With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu. Press LANGUAGE icon to select LANGUAGE setup page Press to select desired disc subtitle language English French Spanish Auto Off = DEFAU...
Page 42 - DVD Setup Menu - Audio
XDVD8182 OPERATION 41 With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu. Press AUDIO icon to select from the following menus: Press to activate pink noise generator for the desired channel. The pink noise gene...
Page 44 - DVD Setup Menu - Video
XDVD8182 OPERATION 43 With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu. Press VIDEO icon to select from the following menus: Press to select desired TV shape Select On to activate angle mark Press to select d...
Page 45 - DVD Setup Menu - Speaker
XDVD8182 OPERATION 44 With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu. Press SPEAKER icon to select from the following menus: Select desired speaker output mode Select size of front speaker Note: *Full 6CH m...
Page 47 - DVD Setup Menu - Pro Logic II
XDVD8182 OPERATION 46 With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu. Press Pro Logic II icon to select from the following menus: Select desired decode mode Select On to activate panorama mode Activating pa...
Page 49 - DVD Setup Menu - Rating
XDVD8182 OPERATION 48 With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu. Press RATING icon to select from the following menus: Press ---- to enter a password 1. Enter a 4-digit code2. Write the code down3. Sav...
Page 50 - CD Operation
XDVD8182 OPERATION 49 CD Operation CD User Interface 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) Current MODE information, touch upper left area to return to MAIN MENU Disc title Track title Current TIME Touch to PLAY/PAUSE disc playback Touch to STOP disc playback Touch to PAGE down ...
Page 56 - Limited One Year Warranty; WARRANTY
55 Limited One Year Warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date...
Page 57 - Troubleshooting
XDVD8182 OPERATION 56 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Unit will not turn on (no power) Yellow wire not connected or incorrect voltage Red wire not connected or incorrect voltage Check connections for proper voltage (11~16VDC) Black wire not connected Check connection to ground Fuse blown Replac...
Page 58 - Specifications
XDVD8182 OPERATION 57 Specifications DVD Player FM Tuner AM Tuner Monitor General Frequency response: 10Hz-20kHz Channel separation @ 1kHz: >65dB D/A converter: 24 Bit Tuning range: 87.5MHz-107.9MHz Usable sensitivity: 8.5dBf 50dB quieting sensitivity: 10dBf Stereo separation @ 1kHz: 40dB Frequen...
Page 59 - Notes