Page 3 - CONTENTS
i CONTENTS Thank you for choosing a Phase Linear product. We hope you will find the instructions in this owner’s manual clear and easy to follow. If you take a few minutes to look through it, you’ll learn how to use all the features of your new Phase Linear UV8 Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum...
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Page 5 - PREPARATION; Features; DVD; Tools and Supplies; WARNING! Never disassemble or adjust the unit.; Disconnecting the Battery
1 UV8 PREPARATION Congratulations on your purchase of the Phase Linear UV8 Mobile Multimedia Receiver.It’s a good idea to read all of the instructions before beginning the installation. We recommend having your Phase Linear UV8 installed by a reputable installation shop. Features DVD • Aspect Ratio ...
Page 6 - INSTALLATION; CAUTION! Be careful not to damage the car wiring.; Wiring; PREPARE RADIO
2 UV8 INSTALLATION Pre-installation 1. Press the metal levers on both sides to remove the half- sleeve from the radio. 2. Install the half-sleeve. a. Install adapter if necessary (optional). b. Install half-sleeve into adapter or dashboard (use only the supplied screws). Do not force the sleeve into...
Page 7 - ACC; WIRING DIAGRAM
3 UV8 Antenna Jack Harness Cord Auto antenna control (connect to antennacontrol lead & power supply of antennaamplifier) External power amplifier control ANT.CONT P.CONT REAR L FRONT L FRONT R REAR R BLUE BLUE/WHITE WHITE/BLACK - GREEN/BLACK - WHITE + GREEN + PURPLE + PURPLE/BLACK - GREY/BLACK -...
Page 8 - CONTROLS AND INDICATORS; Button Operation; DISP; press and hold; BAND; Press and hold
4 UV8 TILT PIC WIDE CLOSE 1 2 4 3 17 8 10 11 9 5 6 7 15 14 13 12 16 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Button Operation 1. OPEN Press to activate the automatic mechanical system and move the TFT monitor into viewing position. Press again to close the TFT. 2. WIDE/DISP Press to adjust the display aspect of the ...
Page 9 - IR Remote Control Receiver
5 UV8 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 9. IR Remote Control Receiver 10. ( ) DVD Mode: Press once to play back the previous chapter/ track.TUNER Mode: Press once to auto-search for the previous available radio station. MENU Mode: Press once to move the cursor to the left. 11. ( ) DVD Mode: Press once for slo...
Page 10 - REMOTE CONTROL
6 UV8 30 8 23 1 2 10 11 31 12 18 16 15 20 19 27 D I S P S L O W R E P T A - B S C A N C L E A R S E T U P T I LT 3 4 5 9 24 25 13 14 17 21 22 29 28 26 W I D E 6 7 R E P T REMOTE CONTROL Table 1: Remote Control Functions Button Function Name Ref# DVD VCD TUNER CD/MP3 MENU 1 Enters the main menu of th...
Page 12 - USING THE TFT MONITOR; Playing Source
8 UV8 USING THE TFT MONITOR Open/Close TFT Monitor Open TFT Monitor Press the OPEN button (1) on the front panel or press the ( ) button (31) on the remote control to activate the mechanism that moves the display panel into the viewing position. Close TFT Monitor Press the OPEN button (1) on the fro...
Page 14 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; SOURCE MENU; RADIO; SKIN; Audio Function
10 UV8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Power On / Off Press the /SRC button (6) on the unit (or the button (4) on the remote control) to turn the unit on. The buttons on the front of the unit light up and the current mode status appears in the LCD (7). You can also turn on the unit by pressing the OPEN butto...
Page 15 - SETUP; Accessing Menu Items; ENTER; General Sub-menu Features; SETUP MENU; DIRECTION BUTTONS
11 UV8 SETUP MENU To access system settings, press the SETUP button (29) on the remote control or touch the button on the screen to enter the “SETUP” menu. The “GENERAL” sub-menu appears highlighted in blue. Accessing Menu Items Touch the sub-menu name, press the << , >> , |<< , or...
Page 16 - Exiting the System Setup Menu
12 UV8 Rating Sub-menu Features The DVD system has a built-in parental lock feature to prevent unauthorized persons from viewing restricted disc content. By default, the rating system is unlocked. Once setup, the parental lock is released only by entering the correct password. Once the password is e...
Page 17 - TUNER OPERATION; Storing a Station; Clear; ENT; E x i t
13 UV8 TUNER OPERATION Tuner TFT Display 1. Current radio band indicator 2. Radio frequency indicator 3. Clock 4. Stereo broadcasting indicator 5. Strong Local signal broadcasting indicator 6. Preset radio stations: Touch to recall preset stations 7. Information about the current function 8. Touch f...
Page 18 - Recalling a Station
14 UV8 Recalling a Station 1. Select a band (if needed). 2. Touch an on-screen preset button (6) to select the corresponding stored station. Auto Store (AS) To select six strong stations and store them in the current band:1. Select a band (if needed). 2. Press the AS/PS button (3) on the control pan...
Page 19 - DVD/VCD VIDEO OPERATION
15 UV8 DVD/VCD VIDEO OPERATION NOTE: When properly installed, DVD video cannot be displayed on the main TFT screen unless the parking brake is applied. If you attempt to play a DVD while the vehicle is moving, the TFT screen displays “PARKING” with a blue background. Rear video screens, if applicabl...
Page 21 - General Disc Information; Table 5: Disc Properties
17 UV8 General Disc Information Table 5: Disc Properties Symbol 12cm Disc Properties Max Play Time Single side single layer (DVD-5) Single side double layer (DVD-9) Double side single layer (DVD-10) Double side double layer (DVD-18) (MPEG 2 Method) 133 minutes 242 minutes 266 minutes 484 minutes Sin...
Page 22 - DVD/CD AUDIO OPERATION; CD Player User Interface
18 UV8 DVD/CD AUDIO OPERATION Instructions for TFT control and Insert/Eject are the same for DVD and CD operation. Please see the DVD/Disc Video Operation section for information about these topics.The UV8 will play music or other audio files from the following disc media:• CD-DA • CD-R/RW • DVD • D...
Page 23 - Media and File Requirements; MP3 Format Compatibility; MP3 Player User Interface
19 UV8 MP3/WMA OPERATION Instructions for TFT control and Insert/Eject are the same for DVD and MP3 operation. Please see the DVD/Disc Video Operation section for information about these topics. Media and File Requirements This player allows you to play back MP3 and WMA files recorded onto CD-R/RWs,...
Page 24 - Controlling Playback
20 UV8 Controlling Playback Playing MP3/WMA Files After inserting a MP3/WMA disc, files will play in the sequence of the “Root’ directory. NOTE: When burning MP3 / WMA files onto a DVD disc, use the 2X or 4X burning option, if available. This slower burning speed will help eliminate buffer errors an...
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Table 7: Troubleshooting; Problem; GENERAL
21 UV8 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 7: Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action GENERAL Unit will not power on Radio Fuse blown Install new fuse with correct rating Car battery fuse blown Install new fuse with correct rating Illegal operation Press the RESET button located in the bottom right corner...
Page 27 - SPECIFICATIONS; *Specifications subject to change without notice.
23 UV8 SPECIFICATIONS DVD/CD Player Compatible Disc Media: DVD + R / RW (Single and Dual Layer) and CD-R / RW Compatible Media Formats: CD-DA, MP3, WMA, VCD, SVCD, DivX, Xvid, AVI, MPEG1 / 2 Signal to Noise Ratio: >95dBA Dynamic Range: >95dB Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20 kHz, -3dB Channel Sep...
Page 29 - Limited Warranty; DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE; What is not covered?
Limited Warranty DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE CD or Multimedia Radios/Headunits Audiovox Electronics Corporation (“the Company”) is committed to quality and customer service, and are pleased to offer you this Warranty. Please read it thoroughly and contact the Company at 1-800-323-4815 wi...
