Page 2 - PREPARATION; Table of Contents
DVD Region Management Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes according to the intentions of the software. As the XDVD8181 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 pla...
Page 3 - Safety Information
33 Please read all instructions carefully before attempting to install or operate. Due to its technical nature, it is highly recommended that your DUAL XDVD8181 is installed by a professional installer or an authorized dealer. This product is only for use in vehicles with 1VDC negative ground only. ...
Page 4 - INSTALLATION; Preparation
4 Mounting sleeve opening dimensions7-3/16” x -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 w...
Page 6 - Wiring Diagram - Optional A/V Connections
6 Wiring Diagram - Optional A/V Connections XDVD8181 INSTALLATION
Page 7 - OPERATION; IR Remote Preparation
XDVD8181 OPERATION 7 IR Remote Preparation NOTE: Remove the battery if the IR 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 / Replacing the Battery: Remove the bat...
Page 8 - Control Locations - Monitor Closed
8 XDVD8181 OPERATION 15 7 1 2 4 5 BandAuto Store/Preset ScanSecondary LCDDisplayOpen/Close MonitorEjectRotary Encoder / EnterMode 12345678 Chapter/Track UpChapter/Track DownStopPlay/PauseFast ForwardFast ReverseMutePower/Volume 9 101112131415 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 16 This model incorporates a motorized...
Page 9 - Control Functions - Monitor Closed
9 XDVD8181 OPERATION Control Functions - Monitor Closed Press BAND to increment from FM1, FM, FM3, AM1 ] FM1. Press AS/PS for 1 sec to start station PRESET SCAN function, Press AS/PS for secs to start AUTO STORE station preset function in current BAND . Additional LCD for system information while mo...
Page 10 - Control Locations - Monitor Open
10 XDVD8181 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 system INFO and press and hold for BRIGHTNESS . Press to RESET system. The DVD video display ...
Page 11 - Control Functions - Monitor Open
XDVD8181 OPERATION 11 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 12 - Control Locations - Remote
XDVD8181 OPERATION 1 Mode Mute Open/Close Power Key #1 Key # 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 Enter 4-Way - Right Repeat A-B Title Menu 4-Way - Down 16...
Page 13 - Control Functions - Remote
XDVD8181 OPERATION 13 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 Enter Repeat A-B Title Menu Root Repeat Chapter/Track Down Chapter/Track Up Fast Rewind Fast Forward Zoom Audi...
Page 14 - General Operation
XDVD8181 OPERATION 14 General Operation Power On/Off Monitor Open/Close Monitor Angle Position Press Volume knob for 1sec to turn the unit on, the unit will beep times. Press and hold POWER for more than secs, unit will beep 1 time, then turn off. NOTE: EJECT will still function even if POWER is off...
Page 20 - System GENERAL Setup Menu
XDVD8181 OPERATION 0 System GENERAL Setup Menu Press the GENERAL button to access the setup modeSelect desired parameter you wish to changePage will return back to previous screen after 10 secs of inactivity or by pressing the RETURN button This is matrix of the GENERAL Setup Menu ••• General Setup ...
Page 21 - System GENERAL Setup- Adjusting RADIO Frequency
XDVD8181 OPERATION 1 Adjusting RADIO Frequency Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 1) Touch top left corner of screen ) Touch GENERAL setup button 3) Touch USA 4) Touch the setting for your Country Touch RETURN to exit L L System GENERAL Setup- Adjusting RADIO Frequency L L L 3 4 5 1 2
Page 22 - System GENERAL Setup- Adjusting the Clock
XDVD8181 OPERATION System GENERAL Setup- Adjusting the Clock 12Hr Clock Mode Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4, 5 ,6, 7 & 8 24Hr Clock Mode 1) Touch top left corner of screen ) Touch GENERAL setup button 3) Touch 00:00 area in the CLOCK row 4) Keypad should now appear5) Enter the time in HOURS, touch ...
Page 23 - System GENERAL Setup- Setting the Anti-theft code
XDVD8181 OPERATION 3 XDVD8181 OPERATION System 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 minu...
Page 24 - System SCREEN Setup Menu
XDVD8181 OPERATION 4 Screen Setup Menu System Standby Press the SCREEN Setup button to access the SCREEN SETUP modeSelect desired parameter you wish to changePage will return back to previous screen after 10 secs of inactivity or by pressing the RETURN button Adjusting a Feature To conserve the LCD ...
Page 25 - System SCREEN Setup Menu- Setting TFT Brightness
XDVD8181 OPERATION 5 System SCREEN Setup Menu- Setting TFT Brightness This will set the default setting for the TFT display brightness, this setting 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 ) Touch SCREEN...
Page 26 - System SCREEN Setup- Setting TFT Angle
XDVD8181 OPERATION 6 System SCREEN Setup- Setting TFT Angle Set for best viewing angle in your vehicle Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 1) Touch top left corner of screen ) Touch SCREEN setup button 3) Touch a number displayed in SCREEN TILT row 4) Touch desired angle for best viewing angle 1 -6 i...
Page 27 - System SCREEN Setup - Touch Screen Calibration
XDVD8181 OPERATION 7 XDVD8181 OPERATION System SCREEN Setup - Touch Screen Calibration On occasion the touch screen will have to be calibrated, follow these few steps as described Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 & 4 Step 5 & 6 1) Touch top left corner of screen ) Touch SCREEN setup button 3) Touch NO i...
Page 28 - AM/FM Tuner Operation
XDVD8181 OPERATION 8 Current source MODE information, touch "A" area to return to MAIN source selection 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 S...
Page 29 - AM/ FM Tuner Operation
XDVD8181 OPERATION 9 XDVD8181 OPERATION 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 tim...
Page 30 - DVD Operation
XDVD8181 OPERATION 30 DVD Operation 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 XDVD8181 plays discs according to their intentions, some functions may not work as intended. Please be sure to re...
Page 31 - DVD Operation - Parking Brake Initialization
XDVD8181 OPERATION 31 XDVD8181 OPERATION DVD Operation - Parking Brake Initialization Front TFT Video Initialization Parking Brake Initialization Situation 1 Parking Brake Initialization Situation 2 Note: The transition time must be less than sec between depressed and release SAFETY WARNING • The vi...
Page 32 - DVD Operation - Inserting a Disc
XDVD8181 OPERATION 3 DVD Operation - Inserting a Disc DVD Loading Slot Inserting a DISC Ejecting the DISC Resetting the Loading Mechanism When inserting a DVD disc, it will play automatically. Other sub-menus may have to be pressed to access the DVD movie / music content, read the directions of your...
Page 33 - DVD Operation - Touch Screen
33 XDVD8181 OPERATION 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 - MAIN menu...
Page 34 - DVD Operation - Touch Screen Controls
XDVD8181 OPERATION 34 DVD Operation - Touch Screen Controls Using the hidden Touch Screen Controls A - MAIN menu access B - Displays DVD track informationC - Selects PREVIOUS chapter D - Select NEXT chapter E - Displays the full DVD transport controlsF - GOTO search menu L L L L L L AREA A Access MA...
Page 36 - DVD Operation - Searching a DVD
XDVD8181 OPERATION 36 DVD Operation - Searching a DVD Searching a DVD Searching by Time, Title, or Chapter Touch the search button in AREA F. 1) Touch the in the TIME area. ) A touch keypad will now appear, enter your desired TIME to search.3) Enter OK. L
Page 38 - DVD Setup Menu - Language
XDVD8181 OPERATION 38 With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu bar. 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 ...
Page 39 - DVD Setup Menu - Video
XDVD8181 OPERATION 39 With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu bar. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu. Press VIDEO icon to select from the following menus: Press to select desired TV Shape. Press to select desired Angle Mark. ON OFF Pr...
Page 40 - DVD Setup Menu- Ratings
XDVD8181 OPERATION 40 DVD Setup Menu- Ratings With the monitor open in DVD mode, press the AREA A (top left screen) to display the MAIN menu bar. Press DVD Setup to access the DVD setup menu. Press RATING icon to select from the following menus: Press ---- to enter a your desired password. 1. Enter ...
Page 41 - SVCD Operation - Touch Screen Controls
XDVD8181 OPERATION 41 SVCD Operation - Touch Screen Controls L Using the hidden Touch Screen Controls Touch AREA E 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Touch the PLAY button or on the front panel to resume disk playback. Touch the PAUSE button again to suspend the disc playback. Touch the STOP button to STOP playba...
Page 42 - CD Operation
XDVD8181 OPERATION 4 CD Operation CD USER Interface 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) Current source indicator, touch AREA A to access MAIN source menu Disc title. Track title. Current TIME. Touch to PLAY / PAUSE disc playback. Touch to STOP disc playback. Touch to PAGE down...
Page 46 - Media Compatibility
XDVD8181 OPERATION 46 Media Compatibility An internal buffer provides ESP (Electronic Skip Protection) to virtually eliminate skipping. When playing a disc recorded with regular audio files (CD-DA or .WAV) and MP3/WMA files, the unit will play the MP3/WMA files only. Only MP3 files with filename ext...
Page 48 - Troubleshooting
XDVD8181 OPERATION 48 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 49 - Limited One Year Warranty
XDVD8181 OPERATION 49 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 of the...
Page 50 - NOTES
Page 51 - Specifications
XDVD8181 OPERATION 51 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 52 - INSTALLATION/OWNER’S MANUAL; DVD Multimedia Receiver with 7” Touch Screen Display
Copyright Notes This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macr...