Dual Portable DVD Player XDVD270 User Manual

XDVD270  
OWNERS MANUAL  
Mobile DVD Player with two 7" TFT LCD Monitors  
 
XDVD270 PREPARATION  
Package Contents  
Please carefully unpack both units, and inspect all contents. The XDVD270 includes the  
following items:  
XDVD270 DVD Player with 7" Monitor  
XDVD270 7" Monitor with Media Storage  
Remote Control x 1  
Coin Battery x 1  
AC Adapter x 1  
DC Adapter x 1  
Audio Cable x 2  
Video Cable x 2  
Communication Cable x 1  
Headphones x 2  
Car Headrest Mount x 2  
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XDVD270 PREPARATION  
Safety Information  
CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those  
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
1. Read All Instructions - All safety and operating instructions should be read before  
attempting to operate this product.  
2. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should  
be adhered to.  
3. Cleaning - Disconnect power from this product before cleaning. Do not use liquid  
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. To prevent scratches, use only a damp cloth for cleaning  
LCD screen.  
4. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath  
tub, sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.  
5. Ventilation - Any slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and  
to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These  
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by  
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.  
6. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source  
indicated on the marking label.  
7. Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line  
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power  
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully  
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your  
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized plug.  
8. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not  
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying  
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they  
exit from the product.  
9. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is  
left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This  
will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.  
10. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through  
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could  
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
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XDVD270 PREPARATION  
Safety Precautions  
1. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing  
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
2. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:  
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.  
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.  
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this may indicate a  
need for service.  
3. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service  
technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the  
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock, or other hazards.  
This device employs a Laser System. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of  
procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.  
Make sure the device is stopped or powered down prior to opening player lid.  
CAUTION  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE OR  
SERVICE THIS UNIT. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO  
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
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XDVD270 OPERATION  
Control Locations - Main Unit  
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7
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
10  
11  
12  
20 19 18 17 16 15  
14 13  
External Monitor Connection  
12VDC Input  
Left Speaker  
Chapter/Track Down  
Pause  
Chapter/Track Up  
Play  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Video In/Out  
Stop  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
Audio In/Out  
Display  
Power On/Off  
Open  
Headphone Out  
Volume  
LCD On/Off  
Right Speaker  
IR Sensor  
Key Lock On/Off  
A/V Internal/External  
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XDVD270 OPERATION  
Control Locations - External Monitor  
1
2
3
9
8
7
6
5
4
Media Storage Tray  
Left Speaker  
Video In  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Audio In  
Right Speaker  
Headphone Out  
Volume  
Main Unit Connection  
A/V Internal/External  
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XDVD270 OPERATION  
Control Locations - Remote  
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22  
2
4
6
8
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25  
27  
29  
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31  
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5
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9
24  
26  
28  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
32  
34  
33  
35  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
36  
37  
38  
39  
Key #2  
Fast Reverse  
Power  
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15  
16  
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19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
1
2
Key #1  
Fast Forward  
Setup  
Display  
Title  
Key #6  
3
Key #5  
4-Way - Right  
Return  
Zoom  
4
Key #9  
Search  
Slow  
5
Key #0  
Key #3  
6
Angle  
Key #4  
Audio  
7
Subtitle  
Play  
Key #7  
4-Way - Up  
Menu  
8
Key #8  
9
Pause  
Program  
Key #+10  
Repeat  
Enter  
10  
11  
12  
13  
Stop  
4-Way - Left  
4-Way - Down  
Cancel  
Chapter/Track Down  
Chapter/Track Up  
Repeat A-B  
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XDVD270 OPERATION  
Connections - Data Cable /Power  
1. Connecting the Main Unit to the External Monitor  
Note: Power off the XDVD270 main unit and any other A/V equipment before connecting  
the XDVD270 external monitor or making any external Audio or Video connections.  
Connect the gray end of the supplied communication cable to the right side of the main  
unit. The main unit connector is labeled EXTERNAL MONITOR.  
Plug the black end of the communication cable into the left side of the external monitor.  
The external monitor connector is labeled MAIN UNIT.  
Notes: The communication cable connectors include a locating tab allowing them to plug  
into the main unit and external monitor one way only. Use caution when inserting the  
connectors to prevent damage to the pins. Make sure the connectors are fully inserted,  
but do not force the connectors into the main unit or external monitor.  
2. Power Connections  
Home Use  
Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the 12VDC power connector located on the right  
side of the main unit. Plug the other end into a standard 110VAC wall outlet.  
Car Use  
Connect the supplied DC power adapter to the 12VDC power connector located on the right  
side of the main unit. Plug the other end into a standard vehicle cigarette outlet.  
3. Headphone Connections  
Connect the supplied headphones to the headphone outputs located on the right side of  
the main unit or the external monitor.  
Make sure the volume level is set to its minimum setting before connecting the  
headphones.  
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XDVD270 OPERATION  
Connections - External Audio/Video  
A/V Int/Ext The A/V INT EXT switch selects between internal and external  
(Internal/External Switch) audio/video sources. Select A/V INT on the main unit and  
A/V INT on the external monitor to watch a DVD playing in  
the main unit on both monitors.  
Audio Connections Connect the supplied audio cable to the AUDIO connector  
(Optional) located on the right side of the main unit or the AUDIO IN  
connector on the right side of the external monitor. The audio  
cable is identified by having a 3.5 mm connector on one end  
and red/white RCA connectors on the other end.  
Audio Out Connect the red/white RCA connectors to an audio input on  
(Main Unit Only) your stereo receiver or TV. Consult your stereo receiver or  
TV owner's manual for further information. Select A/V INT on  
the left side of the main unit.  
Audio In Connect the red/white RCA connectors to an audio output  
from an external source such as a game console. Consult  
your game console owner's manual for further information.  
Select A/V EXT on the left side of the main unit or the  
external monitor.  
Video Connections Connect the supplied video cable to the VIDEO connector  
(Optional) located on the right side of the main unit or the VIDEO IN  
connector on the right side of the external monitor. The video  
cable is identified by having a 3.5 mm connector on one end  
and yellow/orange RCA connectors on the other end.  
Video Out Connect the yellow RCA connector to a video input on your  
(Main Unit Only) TV. Consult your TV owner's manual for further information.  
Select A/V INT on the left side of the main unit.  
Video In Connect the orange RCA connector to a video output from an  
external source such as a game console. Consult your game  
console owner's manual for further information. Select  
A/V EXT on the left side of the main unit or the external  
monitor.  
Note: The yellow RCA connector is not used when using the  
video cable with the external monitor.  
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XDVD270 OPERATION  
Quick-Start Guide  
Inserting a Disc Slide the OPEN button to the right and gently lift the lid.  
The lid opens to a maximum 90 degrees. Do not open it any  
further - as severe damage to the unit may occur.  
Align the center of the disc with the center of the spindle  
guide. Press gently down on the center of the disc to snap it  
into place, then gently close the lid until a click is heard.  
Power On Press the POWER button on the main unit for more than 2  
seconds to turn the unit on.  
Playback Start Press the PLAY button. In general, the DVD will start playing  
automatically when the power is turned on. The DVD player  
will immediately start rendering the DVD program.  
“ may appear on the display during operation.  
“ means that feature or operation is not permitted by the  
DVD player at this time.  
Playback Stop Press the STOP button momentarily. The unit will return to  
the start-up logo.  
Power Off When the unit is on, press POWER for more than 2 seconds  
to turn the unit off.  
Automatic Power Off The unit will automatically enter screen saver mode  
(if activated) after approximately 3-1/2 minutes of no  
activity. The unit will also automatically power off after  
approximately 10 minutes of no activity.  
Note:  
The unit will resume playback from the beginning of the  
DVD when POWER is turned on.  
Remove the clear plastic separator from the battery  
compartment before using the remote control. When  
replacing the battery, use only a 3 volt Lithium CR2025 or  
equivalent.  
Using the Remote Control  
Point the remote at the IR sensor located on the front of the  
main unit. The operating distance is up to 20’ away from the  
main unit within 30° of the IR sensor.  
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XDVD270 OPERATION  
General Operation - DVD Setup Menu  
Access DVD Setup Menu Using the remote, press SETUP to access DVD setup menu.  
Press or to select between menu pages and ///  
to adjust settings and or levels. When selectable, the menu  
item will be highlighted in yellow. The current setting is  
highlighted in red.  
Press ENTER to select/confirm each setting.  
Exit Setup Menu Press SETUP to save settings and exit the setup menu.  
Notes:  
Some DVD discs can be played only in certain playback modes  
according to the intentions of the software products. As this  
player plays discs according to their intentions, some functions  
may not work as intended by you. Please be sure to read the  
instructions provided with each disc.  
Press or to select General Setup Page and ENTER to  
select.  
General Setup Page  
TV Display  
Press or to select display as Normal/PS (Pan & Scan),  
Normal/LB (Letterbox) or Wide (Widescreen).  
Note:  
On some DVDs, the TV Display option is only available when  
the disc the fully stopped. See page 15 for details.  
Angle Mark Press or to select On/Off.  
OSD Lang Press or to select ENGLISH, FRENCH or SPANISH OSD  
(On Screen Display) Language  
(On Screen Display).  
Captions (Closed Caption)  
Screen Saver  
Press or to select On/Off.  
Press or to select On/Off. The unit will automatically  
enter screen saver mode (if activated and with a disc inside)  
after approximately 3-1/2 minutes of no activity.  
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XDVD270 OPERATION  
General Operation - DVD Setup Menu  
Audio Setup Page Press or to select Audio Setup Page and ENTER to  
select.  
Speaker Setup Press or to select Speaker Setup Page and ENTER to  
select.  
Downmix Press or to select LT/RT or Stereo.  
Audio Setup Press or to select Audio Setup and ENTER to select.  
Dual Mono Press or to select Stereo, L-Mono, R-Mono, Mix-Mono.  
Video Setup Page  
Press or to select Video Setup Page and ENTER to  
select.  
Sharpness Press or to select High, Medium or Low.  
Press or to adjust brightness level.  
(range is -20 minimum/+20 maximum)  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Tint  
Press or to adjust contrast level.  
(range is -16 minimum/+16 maximum)  
Press or to adjust tint level.  
(range is -9 minimum/+9 maximum)  
Press or to adjust color level.  
(range is -9 minimum/+9 maximum)  
Color  
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XDVD270 OPERATION  
General Operation - DVD Setup Menu  
Preference Page  
Press or to select Preference Page and ENTER to  
select.  
Note:  
The DVD must be fully stopped before the Preference Page  
can be accessed. See page 15 for details.  
Press or to select English, French, German, Spanish,  
Portuguese, Italian, Danish or Swedish.  
Audio (DVD Title)  
Note:  
If the disc has a predetermined language or, recorded in a  
language not listed above, the audio language setting will  
not be reflected.  
Subtitle (Language) Press or to select English, French, German, Spanish,  
Portuguese, Italian, Danish, Swedish or Off.  
Note:  
If the disc has a predetermined language or, recorded in a  
language not listed above, the subtitle language setting will  
not be reflected.  
Press or to select English, French, German, Spanish,  
Portuguese, Italian, Danish or Swedish.  
Disc Menu (Language)  
Note:  
If the disc has a predetermined language or, recorded in a  
language not listed above, the disc menu language setting  
will not be reflected.  
Press or to select KID SAF, G, PG, PG 13, PGR, R,  
NC17, or ADULT. A password is required to change the  
parental control setting. See below for details.  
Parental (Control)  
Press or to select RESET. Pressing RESET will  
restore all menu selections to their default setting (except  
for the password).  
Default  
(Restore Factory Settings)  
Password Setup Page Press or to select Password Setup Page and ENTER to  
select.  
Press or to select CHANGE, then create a new  
Change Password  
password.  
The default password is 1234.  
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XDVD270 OPERATION  
General Operation - DVD  
Inserting a disc  
Power On  
Open lid; insert disc making sure it snaps securely on the  
spindle mount. Close lid.  
Press POWER on the main unit for more than 2 seconds to  
turn the unit on.  
Power Off  
When the unit is on, press POWER for more than 2 seconds  
to turn the unit off.  
LCD Monitor On/Off  
Press LCD on the main unit for more than 2 seconds to turn  
the LCD monitor on/off. The monitor can be turned off when  
using the main unit with a TV or other video monitor.  
Key Lock On/Off  
The key lock function is used to prevent accidental operation  
of the main unit buttons while using the unit in a portable  
environment. Select Key Lock ON/OFF on the left side of the  
main unit.  
NOTE:  
The remote control operation is not affected by the Key Lock  
function.  
Playback Start In general, pressing PLAY or ENTER will start disc playback.  
Some discs will play automatically when the power is  
turned on. The unit will immediately start rendering the disc  
program.  
Playback Stop Press STOP momentarily. The unit will return to the start-  
up logo and display “Press Play Key To Continue”. If PLAY  
is pressed, the unit will resume operation from the last  
position in memory.  
Playback Full Stop Press STOP two times. The unit will return to the start-up  
logo and display . If PLAY is pressed, the unit will resume  
operation from the beginning of the disc.  
Pause Press PAUSE to temporarily stop playback.  
Press PLAY to resume playback.  
Chapter Select Press I to skip to the beginning of the next chapter.  
Press I to return to the beginning of the current chapter.  
Pressing I again skips to the beginning of the previous  
chapter.  
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XDVD270 OPERATION  
General Operation - DVD  
Fast Forward and Reverse Press I or I from the main unit for more than 2  
seconds to fast forward or fast reverse in 2x; 4x; 8x; 16x; 32x  
modes. Press PLAY to cancel fast forward or fast reverse.  
Step (frame-by-frame) Press  or  from the remote control to fast forward or  
fast reverse in 2x; 4x; 8x; 16x; 32x modes.  
Press PLAY to cancel fast forward or fast reverse.  
Slow Press PAUSE once from the main unit, II will appear in  
the display. Press PAUSE to show the next frame, IIwill  
appear in the display. Press PLAY to cancel.  
Press SLOW from the remote control to activate slow  
playback. Slow playback speed includes I1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and  
1/16 in forward and I1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 in reverse.  
Press PLAY to resume playback.  
Note:  
There is no audio output during fast forward or reverse, step  
and slow modes of DVD playback.  
Zoom Press ZOOM to increase/decrease the image size from 2X,  
3X, 4X or 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 size. Press ///while zooming to  
scroll the image.  
Repeat Press REPEAT once to repeat the current chapter.  
Press REPEAT twice to repeat the current title.  
Press REPEAT three times repeat the entire disc.  
Press REPEAT again to cancel repeat function.  
Repeat A-B Press A-B once to set point “A”, again to set point “B”.  
The points between “A” and “B” will continually repeat.  
Press A-B again to cancel repeat A-B.  
Main Menu (Root) Press MENU to select main menu. Press ///to  
select between menu settings and ENTER to select/confirm.  
Press RETURN to resume playback from the last position.  
Title Menu Press TITLE to show available titles. Press ///to  
select between titles and ENTER to select/confirm.  
Press RETURN to resume playback from the last position.  
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XDVD270 OPERATION  
General Operation - DVD  
Selecting DVD Audio Press AUDIO while playing to switch between available  
Language languages.  
Selecting DVD Subtitle Press SUBTITLE while playing to switch between available  
Language subtitle languages.  
Selecting DVD View Angles Press ANGLE while playing to switch between available  
viewing angles.  
Notes:  
The DVD audio language, subtitle language and view angle  
features are only available when they are included on the  
disc. The language and subtitle functions may not work with  
some discs and they may require some time when selecting  
between them.  
Direct Title Access When the disc is stopped, use 0~9 and 10+ on the remote to  
enter the desired title.  
Direct Chapter Access When the disc is playing, use 0~9 and 10+ on the remote to  
enter the desired chapter.  
Direct Search Mode Press SEARCH to access direct search mode. Select the  
desired search mode using ///.  
Program Mode Press PROGRAM to access the program mode. Enter the  
desired Title and Chapter using 0-9 and 10+ on the remote  
control. Select Start to begin programmed playback. Up to  
20 selections can be programmed.  
Cancel Program Play Press CANCEL to stop program play.  
Display Status Press DISPLAY to select between the following:  
TT --/-- CH ---/--- with elapsed title time  
TT --/-- CH ---/--- with remaining title time  
TT --/-- CH ---/--- with elapsed chapter time  
TT --/-- CH ---/--- with remaining chapter time  
Display Off  
Some DVDs may be incompatible with this unit, depending  
on media type and recording method. This model does not  
support DVD-RAM discs.  
DVD Compatibility  
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XDVD270 OPERATION  
General Operation - CD  
Play In general, audio discs will play automatically when inserted  
or the power is turned on.  
Stop Press STOP momentarily. The unit will return to the start-  
up logo and display “Press Play Key To Continue”. If PLAY  
is pressed, the unit will resume operation from the last  
position in memory.  
Full Stop Press STOP two times. The unit will return to the start-up  
logo and display . If PLAY is pressed, the unit will resume  
operation from the beginning of the disc.  
Pause Press PAUSE to temporarily stop playback.  
Press PLAY to resume playback.  
Track Select Press I to skip to the beginning of the next track.  
Press I to return to the beginning of the previous track.  
Fast Forward and Reverse Press I or I from the main unit for more than 2  
seconds to fast forward or fast reverse in 2x; 4x; 8x; 16x; 32x  
modes. Press PLAY to cancel fast forward or fast reverse.  
Track Repeat Press REPEAT once to repeat the current track.  
Press REPEAT twice to repeat the entire disc.  
Press REPEAT again to cancel repeat function.  
Repeat A-B Press A-B once to set point “A”, again to set point “B”.  
The points between “A” and “B” will continually repeat.  
Press A-B again to cancel repeat A-B.  
Display Status Press DISPLAY to select between the following:  
Track --/-- with elapsed track time  
Track --/-- with remaining track time  
Track --/-- with elapsed total time  
Track --/-- with remaining total time  
Display Off  
CD-R/RW Compatibility Some CD-Rs and CD-RWs may be incompatible with this  
unit, depending on media type and recording method.  
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XDVD270 OPERATION  
Using the Headrest Mounts  
The headrest mounts provide the convenience of mounting the main unit and the external  
monitor to the back of a vehicle’s headrest without any tools or modifications.  
Note:  
Power off the XDVD270 main unit and disconnect any external connections before attaching  
the headrest mounts.  
Slip main unit and/or external  
monitor into either side of the  
car mount.  
Close top, making sure that Velcro®  
closure fits snugly. Loop both belts  
through buckles.  
Place both belts over headrest;  
position unit so that screen is at  
comfortable viewing level, then  
tighten belts.  
Note: Be sure that mounting belts  
are fastened tightly to hold unit  
securely in case of sudden stops.  
Home Use  
Table Top The main unit and external monitor have  
a built-in easel-style stand to permit  
viewing in any location in the home. The  
stand is located on the back of both units.  
Place your thumb under the indentation,  
and pull up. The units can now be propped  
on a tabletop or any other solid, even  
surface.  
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XDVD270 WARRANTY  
Limited Warranty  
90 Days Parts and Labor, One Year Parts Only  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights.  
You may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
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 or connections may save you a  
service call.  
Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to  
the original purchaser to be free from defects  
in material and workmanship for a period of 90  
days and free from defects in materials for a  
period of one year from the date of the original  
purchase.  
2. If you require service during the warranty  
period, you must carefully pack the product  
(preferably in the original package) and ship  
it by prepaid transportation with a copy of  
the original receipt from the retailer to an  
authorized service center.  
Dual Electronics Corp. agrees, at our option, for  
90 days from the date of original purchase, to  
repair any defect in material or workmanship or  
to furnish an equal new, renewed or comparable  
product (whichever is deemed necessary) in  
exchange without charges, subject to verification  
of the defect or malfunction and proof of the date  
of purchase. Subsequent replacement products  
are warranted for the balance of the original  
90 day warranty period. Labor costs apply  
thereafter.  
3. Please describe your problem in writing and  
include your name, a return UPS shipping  
address (P.O. Box not acceptable), and a  
daytimephone number with your shipment.  
4. For more information and for the location of  
the nearest authorized service center please  
contact us by one of the following methods:  
Who is covered? This warranty is extended  
to the original retail purchaser for products  
purchased and used in the U.S.A. and Canada.  
Call us toll-free at 1-866-382-5476  
Email us at [email protected]  
Exclusion of Certain Damages: This warranty  
is exclusive and in lieu of any and all other  
warranties, expressed or implied, including  
without limitation the implied warranties of  
merchantability and fitness for a particular  
purpose and any obligation, liability, right,  
claim or remedy in contract or tort, whether  
or not arising from the company’s negligence,  
actual or imputed. No person or representative  
is authorized to assume for the company any  
other liability in connection with the sale of  
this product. In no event shall the company be  
liable for indirect, incidental or consequential  
damages.  
What is covered? This warranty covers all  
defects in material and workmanship in  
this product. The following are not covered:  
installation/removal costs, damage resulting  
from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, product  
modification, improper installation, incorrect  
line voltage, unauthorized repair or failure to  
follow instructions supplied with the product, or  
damage occurring during return shipment of the  
product.  
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XDVD270 OPERATION  
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Action  
Unit will not turn on  
(no power)  
Connect the AC adapter into the wall outlet securely.  
Connect the DC adapter into the vehicle cigarette outlet securely.  
Press the POWER button on the main unit for more than 2 seconds.  
Unit has power  
(but no picture)  
Check the connections from the DVD video output to the TV or A/V receiver  
video input. Make sure your TV or A/V receiver is set to the correct mode.  
Refer to your TV or A/V receiver owners manual.  
Make sure the Key Lock function is set to OFF.  
Make sure the LCD monitor is turned on. Press and hold the LCD button for  
2 seconds to turn the LCD monitor on/off.  
Check the A/V INT EXT switch settings.  
Unit has power  
(but no sound)  
Check the connections from the DVD audio output to the TV or A/V receiver  
audio input. Make sure your TV or A/V receiver is set to the correct mode.  
Refer to your TV or A/V receiver owners manual.  
Increase volume control on unit.  
Unplug the headphones to hear sound from the built-in speakers.  
Check the A/V INT EXT switch settings.  
Picture has occasional distortion  
A small amount of picture distortion may appear because of a poor quality  
video/sound transfer to disc.  
Brightness is unstable or noises are Physical defect in media. Check media for scratches.  
produced when playing  
Connect the DVD player directly to the TV and not through any other source.  
Avoid connecting the unit to a VCR or TV/VCR combination.  
The DVD does not start playback  
Disc is loaded upside down. Place the disc in the unit with the graphics side  
up. Place the disc on the disc spindle correctly inside the unit.  
Make sure the disc is free from scratches and fingerprints.  
Press the SETUP button to turn off the menu screen.  
Cancel the parental lock function or change the parental lock level.  
(The default password is 1234.)  
Turn the power off then disconnect the power plug and reconnect.  
Use discs labeled "Region 1" or "All" only.  
The unit turns off by itself  
This is a function of the unit by design. As a safety feature, the main unit will  
automatically power off after approx. 10 minutes of no activity.  
The remote control does not work  
properly  
Remove and discard the clear plastic separator from the battery  
compartment of the remote control.  
Check for obstructions in front of the IR sensor on the main unit.  
Replace the battery.  
Unit displays "Wrong Region"  
This player has been designed to play DVD software that has been encoded  
for region 1 only. Make sure the disc is labeled "region 1" or "all".  
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Specifications  
DVD Player Signal-to-noise: >94db  
Dynamic range: >95db  
Harmonic distortion: <0.008%  
Frequency response: 10Hz-20kHz  
Channel separation @1kHz: >68dB  
D/A converter: 24 Bit  
Sampling frequencies: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz  
Electronic Shock Protection: 3 seconds (DVD)  
20 seconds (CD)  
Monitor  
Panel size: 7(177.8 mm) diagonal measurement  
Format: Widescreen 16:9  
View area: 6.07W x 3.43H (154.1 x 87 mm)  
Display system: Transparent TFT LCD panel  
View angle (up/down/left/right): 60/40/60/60  
Resolution: 1440 x 234  
Brightness (cd/m2): 350  
Contrast ratio: 300:1  
Elements: 336,960  
Backlighting: CCFL  
General Operating voltage: 12VDC  
Operating current: 3A  
Audio line output voltage: >1.75V RMS  
Video system: NTSC  
Main unit dimensions: 11.02W x 7.09H x 1.77D  
(280 x 180 x 45 mm)  
External monitor dimensions: 11.02W x 7.09H x 1.77D  
(280 x 180 x 45 mm)  
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.  
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Notes  
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 Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing  
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.  
Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.  
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©2005 Dual Electronics Corp.  
NSA0805-V01  
 

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