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DROP-DOWN VIDEO
MONITOR WITH BUILT-IN
DVD PLAYER
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ELECTRONICS CORP.
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Date: 21/5/2003-PROV710 S & PROV710 P ADDED
Date: 28/5/2003-page7: The DVD Player Perform changed
Features
Congratulations on your purchase of the Audiovox
VOD710 DVD Player with Drop-Down Video Monitor.
The VOD710 has been designed to give you and your
family many years of video entertainment in the mobile
environment. Please read the directions that follow
to familiarize yourself with the product and to ensure
that you obtain the best results from your equipment.
Please note: Installation options vary, see the
individual owner’s manuals for each component in
your system to obtain a full understanding of each
component’s operation.
• 7 Inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) Active
MatrixLCD(LiquidCrystalDisplay)Monitor
• OSD (On Screen Display) for Control of
Picture Quality and Functions
• Full Function Remote Control
• Infrared Transmitter for IR Wireless
Headphones
• OneAudio / Video Input
Safety Precaution
• Dome Lights with Switch
For safety reasons, when changing video media it is
recommended that the vehicle is not in motion, and
that you do not allow children to unfasten seat-belts
to change video media or make any adjustments to
• Backlit Controls for Low Light Operation
the system.
System adjustments can be
accomplished using the remote control unit, while
seat-belts remain fastened. Enjoy your Audiovox
entertainment system but remember-safety of all
passengers remains the number one priority.
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Controls and Indicators Diagram
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2
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Closed Position
Open Position
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Main Function Descriptions
1. DVD disc insertion slot.
2. Eject ( ) Button – Ejects disc.
3. Stop ( ) Button – Pressing this button will stop playback.
4. Power Button – Bright red when system is on, dim when off.
5. Play ( ) Button – This button is used to enter the play mode.
6. Dome Lights – provide additional interior illumination.
7. Three position Dome Light Switch
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Auto – Automatically switches on the dome lights in conjunction with the vehicle’s interior illumination.
Off – The dome lights will not turn on in this position.
On – Turns on the dome lights.
8. Infrared Transmitter and Sensor – Use to transmit audio to wireless headphones. Also allows the remote
control to operate the VOD710 OSD (On Screen Display) and to control other accessories in the system.
9. Drop Down LCD Panel.
10.Screen Release – Moves in direction of the arrow to release the drop down screen.
11.VOD710 Ventilation Opening.
12.Source Select Button - Allows the user to select the source: DVD and AV1.
13.LCD Panel Shut-Off Switch
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Remote Control Operation
POWER
EJECT
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1
DISPLAY
ANGLE
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3
4
1
4
2
5
3
6
Battery Installation
ZOOM
SOURCE
AUDIO
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Before attempting to operate your Remote Control,
install the batteries as described below.
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20
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1) Turn the Remote Control face down. Using a
fingernail, lift the battery cover off.
2) Install two “AAA” batteries as shown. Make
sure that proper polarity (+ or -) is observed.
3) Align the cover tabs with the remote control
and press down until the cover clicks.
SETUP
MENU
REPEAT
RETURN
A-B
9
10
+
11a
11b
12
13
14
22
23
24
25
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The remote control will operate the VOD710. It is not
a universal remote control and will not control
equipment from other manufacturers
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DVD Function Descriptions
*Function control is available on the unit and the remote control.
1. DVD POWER ON/OFF Button*
Press this button to turn the VOD710 on.
Press the button again to turn the VOD710 off.
2. DISPLAY Button
Press to display DVD Disc current information.
Press DISPLAY button
DVD Player Perform
Once
Twice
Display current TITLE & CHAPTER
Display current SUBTITLE
Display current AUDIO language & channel
Display current ANGLE
Display A-B current status
Display REPEAT current status
Display is turn off
3 times
4 times
5 times
6 times
7 times
3. ANGLE Button
Press to display & select the camera angles. Each time you press the button, the angle changes.
Note: The number of angles vary from disc to disc. Not all disc’s contain this option
4. SUBTITLE Button
Press to display & select the subtitle language in DVD. Each time you press the button, the subtitle language
changes.
Note: The type & number of languages for subtitles vary from disc to disc.
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5. AUDIO Button
Press to display & select AUDIO language & channel. Each time you press the button, the language or channel changes.
Note: The languages & channel you can select are vary from disc to disc.
6. ZOOM Button
Press this button to zoom the picture.
Press ZOOM button
OSD
DVD Player Perform
Once
Twice
ZOOM x2
ZOOM x3
ZOOM x4
ZOOM x1/2
ZOOM x1/3
ZOOM x1/4
ZOOM OFF
ZOOM picture 2 times
ZOOM picture 3 times
ZOOM picture 4 times
Reduce picture to 1/2
Reduce picture to 1/3
Reduce picture to 1/4
Normal display
3 times
4 times
5 times
6 times
7 times
7. CURSOR Button (
)
Use these buttons to do items selection.
8. MENU Button
Allows the user to access main menu.
9. RETURN Button
Press to return to the main page.
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10. A-B REPEAT Button
Allows the user to repeat play of a DVD or CD from point A to point B.
11a. Select Down (-) Button
Used this button to make picture adjustments in picture select mode.
b. Select Up (+) Button
Used this button to make picture adjustments in picture select mode.
Description of Adjustment Items:-
Item
CONTRAST
Press Select Down(-) button
Decrease the contrast
for soft color
Press Select Up(+) button
Increase picture
contrast for vivid color
To darken the picture
To brighten the picture
BRIGHTNESS
TINT
Increases the
greenish skin tones
Increases the redish
skin tones
To decrease the color
intensity
To Increase the color
intensity
COLOR
12. SLOW Button
The DVD viewing speed will be reduced at 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16 times the normal speed.
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13. PIX Button (PICTURE SELECT)
Each time this button is pressed, the on screen picture adjustment display the “adjustment bars” for CONTRAST/
BRIGHTNESS, COLOR or TINT. Once the desired adjustment bar is displayed, use the Select up/Select Down
buttons to adjust the setting. The display will automatically turn off if no adjustments are made within 6 seconds, or
if any other button is depressed.
14. PAUSE ( ) Button
DVD disc play will be paused.
15. STOP ( ) Button *
DVD disc play will be stopped.
16. EJECT( ) Button *
The disc will be ejected disc from disc compartment.
17. NUMBERS Buttons
Allows the user to enter the numbers 0 to 9 for selection of CD tracks, DVD chapters, and password setting.
18. SOURCE Button*
Video signals from video equipment connected to the audio / video input can be displayed on the monitor by
pressing this button. Each time the button is pressed, the audio / video source will change in the following sequence:
DVD andAV1.
19. ENTER Button
Used to implement setting selected.
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20. SETUP Button
Allows the user to select the DVD player’s options (Display, OSD Language, Defaults, Parental Control, Password,
Exit Setup)
21. REPEAT Button
Allows the user to repeat various positions of a DVD, CD or MP3.
22. NEXT (
| ) Button
Allows the user to skip to the next chapter or track.
23. PREVIOUS ( |
) Button
Allows the user to return to the previous chapter or track.
24. Scan Forward (
) Button
Allows the user to search in a forward direction at 2,4, 6, 8, 16 and 32 times the normal speed.
25. Scan Backward (
) Button
Allows the user to search in a backward direction at 2,4, 6, 8 and 32 times the normal speed.
26. PLAY ( )Button*
Press this button to activate the play mode while a disc is loaded into the disc compartment.
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Turning the VOD710 On or Off
1. Sliding the screen release lock forward will unlock the LCD screen and it will drop down slightly. Pivot the screen
downward until a comfortable viewing angle is reached. The internal friction will hold the screen in position while
the system is in use.
2. Pressing the power button on the unit or the remote control will turn the system on or off alternately. When in use
the internal backlighting will illuminate the controls.
3. After the unit has been turned on and is displaying a picture, adjust the viewing angle, by pivoting the screen to
optimize the picture quality.
4. Remember to turn the unit off and pivot the LCD Panel to the locked position when not in use.
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Overhead Dome Lights
The lights integrated into the VOD710 are controlled
by a three position slide switch. Sliding the switch to
the on position will turn the lights on. The off position
will prevent the lights from turning on at all times, and
the auto position will allow the lights to turn on and off
with the vehicle’s interior lighting. Refer to the Installation
Manual for the wire connections. Do not leave the
vehicle unattended with the dome light switch in the on
position, as this could result in a discharged battery.
ON OFF AUTO
Dome
Light
Switch
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Remote Sensor
The VOD710 incorporates an infrared sensor, which will
relay signals from the remote control to allow the unit to
be controlled simply by pointing its remote control at the
remote sensor eye. The repeater function allows control
of auxiliary equipment such as an Audiovox Video
Cassette Player. The infrared sensor can relay signals
from most manufacturer’s remote controls to its
respective component connected to the Video input. In
this case you must use the remote control supplied with
the component.
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Accessories
Wireless Headphones
The VOD710 includes a built-in infrared transmitter for use withAudiovox wireless headphones (Part Number MVIRHS).
The volume can then be adjusted using the controls on each headset. The wireless headphones must be used
within a line of sight from the transmitter, as infrared transmissions, like visible light travel only in a straight line. See
the documentation accompanying your Audiovox wireless headphones.
Headset Special Features
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•
Automatic Level Control prevents input signal over loading.
Uses high frequency infrared light to assure a clean signal for clear reception.
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AV1
This video input may be connected to a Video cassette Player (VCP), video game system, or other audio / video device.
To access theA/V input, turn the VOD710 on and press the source select button on the VOD710 or the Source button
on the remote control until “AV1” is displayed on the screen. Turn the video source component on with its power button
or remote control. The VOD710 is now ready to play the audio and video signals from the source connected to theAV1
input.
Video Out
The VOD710 provides a video output for an optional video monitor(s). (Refer to the Installation Guide for more details.)
This output will provide a video signal that duplicates the signal displayed by the VOD710 to an additional monitor or
video display. Please see your installer for more information.
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DVD Basics
To get the optimum use out of the DVD section, make sure you read this section completely.
Regional Coding
Both the DVD player and disc are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If
the codes don’t match, the disc won’t play. This unit’s code is region 1. Other regional codes cannot be played in
this unit. The unit will display “WRONG REGION.”
Types of Discs your DVD will play
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•
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DVD discs – DVDs discs which contain video.
Audio discs – Audio CDs contain musical or sound content only.
MP3 discs – A disc that contains audio files (for example, a CD-R with downloaded MP3 files).
Loading and Playing Discs
Before you load a disc, make sure that it is compatible with the player.
Note: the following Discs CANNOT be used with this player :
•
•
•
MiniDisc
Laserdisc
CD-I, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
To load and Play a Disc
When you press the Power button the unit will turn on and display the source selected. Select DVD mode and insert
the disc (Label Up) into the disc compartment. When the disc is half way in it will be automatically pulled in and play
will begin.
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Settings and Adjustments
This chapter describes how to set and how to adjust using the on-screen SETUP menu.
Using the Setup Menu
Using the setup menu you can do the initial setup and set the various options. You can also select a language for the
on-screen display, the setup display, and limit play back by children.
1) Press the SETUP button to display the “setup menu” on the TV screen.
2) Select the main item you want using the cursor (
) buttons, and then press the ENTER button.
To Cancel Using the Setup Display
Press the SETUP button on the remote.
Setting the Language for On-Screen Display
Press the SETUP button and using the
(
)buttons select “OSD LANGUAGE”.
OSD (On-Screen Display) Language Menu
The OSD Language Menu allows the user to select
the language for the on-screen display. Press
and
then use the ( ) buttons to select the desired
language. The user can select either English, French
or Spanish for the OSD language.
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Settings for Display
Press the SETUP button and select Display. The DISPLAY
SETUP allows you to adjust screen setting (aspect ratio) Press
and then use the (
settings.
)buttons to select the appropriate
4:3 / PS
This displays the wide picture on the screen with a
portion of the left & right side removed.
4:3 / LB
This displays the wide picture with black bands on the
upper and lower portions of the screen.
16:9
This displays a picture with black bands on the upper
and lower portion of the screen.
Then press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Defaults Settings
Press the SETUP button and select Defaults. The DEFAULTS
SETUP allows you to reset ALL options to the factory default
Settings. Press and then press Enter to implement the reset
function.
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Settings for Parental (Parental Control)
This section of the SETUP Menu allows user to control the content of movie playback from G to NO_PARENTAL.
The Parental Control function allows you to limit viewing to your preference.
1. Use the
buttons to select
G (Children)
PG
PG 13
R
NC-17
ADULT (Adult)
NO_PARENTAL (No Parental Control)
Note:The lower the value, the more strict the limitation.
Press the Enter button to confirm the selection.
2. Input a password in 4 digits using the numeric buttons then press the Enter button.
The Default password is 3308.
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Settings for Password (Parental Control Password)
Press the SETUP button and select PASSWORD. The PASSWORD SETUP allows you to change the parental
control password. Press and then press Enter.
OLD PASSWORD
Input the OLD password or the default password (4 digits) using the numeric buttons
NEW PASSWORD
Input a NEW password (4 digits)
CONFIRM PWD
Confirm the new password by entering the same new password again.
Then press Enter to implement it.
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Playing Audio CDs
When playing an audio CD, the DISPLAY Banner appears automatically. It displays the current track , the total amount of
tracks, and the amount of the time for the track playing. Press the DISPLAY button on the remote to change the DISPLAY
Banner. The options below show you what happens when you press the DISPLAY button.
SINGLE REMAIN appears along with the current track playing the and the amount of time left.
TOTAL ELAPSED appears along with the current track playing the total time playing on the CD.
TOTAL REMAIN appears along with the current track playing and the amount of time left on the CD.
SINGLE ELAPSED appears along with the current track playing and the time of that track.
Using the REPEAT Feature
The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF. Pressing REPEAT consecutively changes the repeat options:
•
•
•
TRACK- repeats the track that is playing.
ALL- repeats the disc that is playing.
REPEAT OFF
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Playing MP3 Discs
MP3 is a format for storing digital audio. An audio CD-quality song can be compressed into the MP3 format with very little
loss of quality, while taking up much less space. CD-R discs that have been encoded in MP3 format can be played on your
DVD player.
Press the DISPLAY button on the remote to DISPLAY Banner. The options below show you what happens when you press
the DISPLAY button.
SINGLE ELAPSED appears along with the amount of time the song has played. SINGLE ELAPSED and the time will
remain on-screen until you press DISPLAY again.
SINGLE REMAIN appears along with the amount of time left in the song that is playing. SINGLE REMAIN and the
time that is left remain on-screen until you press DISPLAY again.
DISPLAY OFF appears and will turn off the display of the amount of the time the song has played.
MP3
MP3
MP3
MP3
MP3
MP3
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Selecting Folders and Songs
When an MP3 disc is inserted in the player, the screen appears automatically. You can change folders and songs through
the menu. The DVD player plays the songs in order they were burned on to the disc.
1. Press the up or down arrow button to go through the folder list on the left side of the screen.
2. Once the folder you want is highlighted, press Enter and the songs in the folder appear on the right.
3. Press the up or down arrow button to go through the song list and highlighted the song you want. Press Enter or PLAY
button to begin playback of the highlighted song.
Skipping Songs
Use the Next (
) button on the remote control to move to the next song. Use the Previous (
) button to move to the
beginning of the currently playing song. Press the (
) button again to move to the previous song.
Using The Repeat Feature
The default mode for the Repeat feature is OFF. Pressing REPEAT consecutively changes the repeat options:
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•
•
REPEAT ONE- repeats the songs that is playing.
REPEAT FOLDER- repeats the folder that is playing.
FOLDER- turns off repeat and returns to regular play mode.
Selecting a Play Mode
You can choose what order the songs will play on a disc temporarily. The FOLDER play mode is the default. To access the
play mode options, press STOP if the disc is playing. Press the right arrow button until the PLAY MODE option is highlighted.
Use the up or down arrow to choose a option. The play mode options are:
•
SINGLE: Play a selected song.
•
SHUFFLE : Plays the songs in random order (from within the selected folder)
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Troubleshooting
SOLUTION
PROBLEM
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
• Check the condition of the vehicle’s
radio antenna.
• Verify that the antenna is fully raised.
• If a wired RF modulator has been
installed, verify that it is turned OFF.
• Make sure your DVD is connected
properly. Make sure all cables are
securely inserted into the appropriate
jacks.
• If you are using the IR headphones,
make sure you turn on the IR power.
•Make sure Modulator is ON and the
proper Frequency has been
selected.
Poor in vehicle
radio reception
(FM modulator
installed)
No sound or
distorted sound
• Verify that the batteries in the remote
are fresh.
IR sensor
inoperative
• Verify that the remote sensor eye is
Can’t advance
through a movie
not obstructed.
• You can’t advance through the
opening credits and warning
information that appears at the
beginning of movies because the
disc is programmed to prohibit that
action.
• Verify that the infrared transmitter is
affixed over the sensor eye of the
component to be controlled.
• Insert a disc with the label side facing
up.
Disc won’t play
The icon (
appears on
screen
)
• Check the type of disc you put into
disc tray. This DVD only plays digital
video discs, audio CDs and MP3s.
• Both the unit and the disc are coded
by region. If the regional codes don’t
match, the disc can’t be played. This
DVD Player is Region Number 1.
The feature or action cannot be
completed at this time because:
1. The disc’s software restricts it.
2. The disc’s software doesn’t support
the feature (e.g., angles)
3. The feature is not available at the
moment.
4. You’ve requested a title or chapter
number that is out of range.
• The disc is dirty. Clean it.
• Condensation has formed. Allow
player to dry out.
Play starts, but
then stops
immediately
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SOLUTION
PROBLEM
Picture is
• The disc might be damaged. Try
another disc.
distorted
• It is normal for some distortion to
appear during forward or reverse
scan.
No forward or
reverse scan
• Some discs have sections that
prohibit rapid scanning or title and
chapter skip.
• If you try to skip through the warning
information and credits at the
beginning of a movie, you won’t be
able to. This part of the movie is often
programmed to prohibit skipping
through it.
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Replacement Parts
Specifications
Remote Control
136B3469
LCD Backlighting
Resolution
Edge Light Tube
1440 x 234
Pixels
336,960
Operation Temperature
Storage Temperature
Backlight life
32 -140º F (0 - 60º C)
-4 - 176º F (20 - 80º C)
10,000 Hours
NTSC/PAL
Video Display System
Low Level Audio Output
620 mvp-p
1 kHz @ -15 dB
1.0Vp-p @ 75 ohms
12V DC
Video Output
Power Source
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36 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
Applies to Audiovox Mobile Video Products
AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part
thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 36 months from the date of original purchase,
such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product (at the Company's option) without charge for parts and repair labor.
To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated
bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below.
This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to correction of antenna problems, to costs incurred
for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product, or to damage to tapes, discs, speakers, accessories, or vehicle electrical systems.
This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered or been damaged through
alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number/bar code
label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
PROVIDEDABOVEAND,INNOEVENT,SHALLTHECOMPANY'SLIABILITYEXCEEDTHEPURCHASEPRICEPAIDBYPURCHASERFOR
THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY
WARRANTYHEREUNDERINCLUDINGANYIMPLIEDWARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITYMUSTBEBROUGHTWITHINAPERIODOF48
MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. No person or
representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
U.S.A. : AUDIOVOXELECTRONICSCORPORATION, 150MARCUSBLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEWYORK 11788#1-800-645-4994
CANADA : CALL 1-800-645-4994 FOR LOCATION OF WARRANTY STATION SERVING YOUR AREA
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