Phase Linear UV8 Owners Manual

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i CONTENTS Thank you for choosing a Phase Linear product. We hope you will find the instructions in this owners manual clear and easy to follow. If you take a few minutes to look through it, youll learn how to use all the features of your new Phase Linear UV8 Mobile Multimedia Receiver for maximum enjoyment. Preparation............................................................................................................................ 1 Installation ............................................................................................................................. 2 Controls and Indicators ......................................................................................................... 4 Remote Control ..................................................................................................................... 6 Using the TFT Monitor .......................................................................................................... 8 Operating Instructions ......................................................................................................... 10 Setup Menu ......................................................................................................................... 11 Tuner Operation .................................................................................................................. 13 DVD/VCD Video Operation ................................................................................................. 15 DVD/CD Audio Operation ................................................................................................... 18 MP3/WMA Operation .......................................................................................................... 19 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 21 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 23

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1 UV8 PREPARATION Congratulations on your purchase of the Phase Linear UV8 Mobile Multimedia Receiver. Its 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 Full and Normal - Fast Forward 2X, 4X, 8X and 32X - Slow Motion 1/2, 1/4, 1/6 and 1/7 - Play, Pause, Stop, Next Chapter and Previous Chapter CD / MP3 / WMA - CD Text Compatible - ID3 Tag Compatible - Directory Search (MP3 / WMA Only) - Direct Track Access via Remote Control - Burn up to 1500 MP3 and WMA Files onto a DVD+ R / RW - Audible Forward / Reverse Track Search (CD DA Only) - Random, Repeat and Intro - Play, Pause, Stop, Next Track and Previous Track AM-FM - USA / Europe / Latin America / Asia Frequency Spacing - 30 Station Presets (18 FM / 12 AM) - Auto Stereo / Mono - Local / Distance - Auto Store / Preview Scan A / V Media Adapter Cable - Allows Portable Media Devices to be Connected via A / V Input - 4 Conductor 3.mm Connector for iPod / Zune Video, etc. Chassis - 1.0 DIN (Import / ISO DIN Mountable) - Motorized Flip Out / Flip Up LCD Screen - 8 Character / Segment Type Secondary LCD Display - 7" TFT Active Matrix LCD w/ Anti Glare Coating - 336, 960 Sub Pixels (1440W X 234H) - Pixel Pitch 0.321W X 0.370H - Screen Tilt / Angle Adjustment - Beep Tone Confirmation (On OFF Option) - Heat Management System Forced Air Cooling To Keep The Chip Sets Operating at Nominal Temperatures General - 44 Key Infrared Remote Control - Two Composite Video Outputs for Additional Screens - Two Audio / Video Auxiliary Inputs for Game Console, Camcorder, Navigation, etc. - Three Band Tone control (Bass, Mid and Treble) w/ Eight Preset EQ Curves - Front, Rear and Subwoofer Line Output - Subwoofer Phase Control 0 ~ 1800 - Programmable Volume Control - Rear Camera Input (Normal and Mirror Image View) - Touch Screen Calibration Mode - 2VRMS Line Output All Channels - Rotary Encoder Audio Control - 5 Way Joystick Tools and Supplies You will need these tools and supplies to install your UV8: - Torx type, flat head and Philips screwdrivers - Wire cutters and strippers - Tools to remove existing radio (screwdriver, socket wrench set or other tools) - Electrical tape - Crimping tool - Volt meter/test light - Crimp connections - 18 gauge wire for power connections - 16 18 gauge speaker wire WARNING! Only connect the unit to a12-volt power supply with proper grounding. WARNING! Never install this unit where operation and viewing could interfere with safe driving conditions. WARNING! To reduce the risk of a traffic accident (except when using for rear view video camera) never use the video display function while driving the vehicle. This is a violation of federal law. WARNING! Never disassemble or adjust the unit. WARNING! To prevent injury from shock or fire, never expose this unit to moisture or water. WARNING! Never use irregular discs. WARNING! To prevent damage to the mechanism inside this unit, avoid impact to the TFT monitor. WARNING! Using an improper fuse may cause damage to the unit and result in a fire. WARNING! The monitor employs an automatic motorized mechanism. To prevent damage to the core mechanism, please do not push, pull or swivel the monitor manually. Disconnecting the Battery To prevent a short circuit, be sure to turn off the ignition and remove the negative ( ) battery cable prior to installation. NOTE: If the UV8 is to be installed in a car equipped with an on-board drive or navigation computer, do not disconnect the battery cable. If the cable is disconnected, the computer memory may be lost. Under these conditions, use extra caution during installation to avoid causing a short circuit.

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22 UV8 Error Messages Care and Maintenance 1. Use only a clean silicone cloth and neutral detergent to clean the front panel or monitor. A rough cloth and non neutral detergent (such as alcohol) may result in scratching or discoloration. 2. Do not get water or cleaning fluids on the unit. 3. If the temperature inside the player gets too hot, a protective circuit automatically stops play of the disc. If this occurs, allow the unit to cool before operating the player again. 4. Never insert anything other than a 5 (12 cm) compact disc into the player as the mechanism can be damaged by foreign objects. 5. Do not attempt to use a 3 (8 cm) CD Single disc in this unit, either with or without an adaptor, as damage to the player and/or disc may occur. Such damage is not covered by the Warranty on this product. 6. The CD player may not operate properly in extreme hot or cold. If such conditions occur, allow the interior of the vehicle to reach a normal temperature before using player. 7. When the vehicle warms up during cold weather or under damp conditions, condensation may appear on the LCD panel. Should this occur, the screen will not operate properly until the moisture has evaporated. 8. We suggest you use a cleaning disc in this unit more frequently than in the unit in your home due to the environmental conditions of the vehicle. Disc does not play back Disc is warped or scratched Use disc in good condition Disc is dirty or wet Clean disc with soft cloth Laser pickup is dirty Clean laser pickup with cleaning disc Incompatible disc is used Use compatible disc Disc rating exceeds Parental Lock rating limit Change Parental Lock settings to lower restriction Disc region code is not compatible with unit Use disc with proper region code Disc is inserted upside down Insert disc with label side up PBC cannot be used during VCD playback PCB is not available on the disc No repeat or searching while playing VCD PCB is on Turn PCB off MP3 Interruption occurred during playback Disc is dirty or scratched Clean disc or replace File is damaged/bad recording Recreate disc with good files Incorrect playback message displayed Message is longer than LCD can display Table 7: Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action Table 8: Error Messages Message DisplayedCause Corrective Action LoadingDisc is being read No Disc Disc is dirty Clean disc with soft cloth Disc is upside down Insert disc with label side up Disc not present in loading compartment Insert disc Bad Disc Disc is dirty Clean disc with soft cloth Disc is upside down Insert disc with label side up Unknown disc Disc format is not compatible with this unit Region Error DVD is not compatible with region code of unit Error Illegal mechanism operation Press EJECT key for 5 seconds to reset loading mechanism

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