USER MANUAL

ACT500
DVD/SVCD/VCD/CD/MP3/MP4/RADIO/MIC Player
with USB Input

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 CONTENTS

1. MAIN FEATURES ............................................................................................................3

2. INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................................4

2.1. PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................. 4

2.2. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................... 4
2.3. REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................................................................... 6

3. GENERAL OPERATIONS ...............................................................................................7

3.1. AUXILIARY SOURCE (AUX) ........................................................................................... 8

3.2. DISK SOURCE (DISK) / USB SOURCE (USB)............................................................... 8
3.2.1. LISTENING TO CD/MP3 ......................................................................................... 9
3.2.2. PLAYING USB MUSIC/MOVIES ........................................................................... 10
3.2.3. PLAYING DVD VIDEO .......................................................................................... 10
3.2.4. PLAYING VCD/SVCD.............................................................................................11
3.3. RADIO SOURCE (RAD)................................................................................................ 12
3.4. MICROPHONE SOURCE (MIC) ................................................................................... 13

4. OSD SETUP MENU .......................................................................................................14

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................16

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PRECAUTIONS:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENT OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE
HAZARD.
• Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions.
• Always keep the volume low enough so you can hear sounds outside of the car.
• Protect this product from moisture.
• If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the preset memory will be erased and must be
reprogrammed.

1. MAIN FEATURES
DUAL ZONE with extremely easy interface concept
The equipment can reproduce different sources into two different areas, passenger (PSG) and
driver (DRV) ♣.
DVD video playback
It is possible to play back DVD video, DVD+-R, DVD+-RW and DVD+-DL.
Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility
It is possible to play back Video CDs featuring PBC (playback control).
CD playback
Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.
MPEG4 / MP3 file playback
It is possible to play back MPEG4 and MP3 files recorded on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW or USB
pen drives.
RDS RADIO Function
It is possible to scan, memorize or select Radio stations and use the RDS main functions.
Microphone for GUIDE or DRIVER auto selectable
Two microphones can be plugged into the equipment: GUIDE and DRIVER. The MIC source is
auto selected when the microphone switch is on. Only one can be used at time having priority the
DRIVER MIC over the GUIDE MIC.
PAL-BG/NTSC compatibility
This unit is PAL-BG/NTSC system compatible.
Individual Audio Line output for the DISK or USB source
There is an exclusively audio line output for the DISK or USB source which is continuously
working independent of the selections on DRV or PSG areas.
Individual Audio Line output for RADIO source
There is an exclusively audio line output for the RADIO source which is continuously working
independent of the selections on DRV or PSG areas.
Save LOGO
This function enables the customer to save its own LOGO as the start-up screen.
AUTOPLAY function
Allows the automatic playback of DVD movies without waiting the set up on the DVD menu.
CAN2.0B interface♦
The product is equipped with CAN2.0B interface which allows it to be connected and
commanded by external devices such as steering wheel keys, dashboard controls, etc.

♣
DISK and USB sources cannot be used simultaneously in both areas.
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For future use together with ACTIA products.
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2. INSTALLATION
2.1. PRECAUTIONS
• Choose the mounting location carefully so that the unit will not interfere with the normal driving
functions of the driver.
• Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperatures, such as from direct
sunlight or hot air from the heater, or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive
vibration.
• Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation.

NOTE: Keep the release key in the safe place as you may need it in future to remove the unit from the vehicle.

2.2. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

The rear electrical connections are detailed in the drawing below

NOTE: ACC (Red) must be connected by car ignition key in order to avoid that car battery
becomes weak when the car will be not used for long period.

Maintenance
FUSE REPLACEMENT
If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after
the replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In this case, consult your nearest
repairing center.
Warning
Use the specified amperage fuse for each lead. Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause
serious damage.
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Locations of Parts (Main unit)

1 TA / MODE Select the play MODE and Activate TA function for RDS
2 AF / BAND Select the frequency band and Activate AF for RDS
3 1/
DIR Memorize a new station and Select lower directory
4 2/DIR Memorize a new station and Select upper directory
53 Memorize a new station and select the memorize station
64 Memorize a new station and select the memorize station
7 5/
DISK Memorize a new station / Arrow Down during menu
8 6/DISK Memorize a new station / Arrow Up during menu
9 SCAN /MEM Scan & Auto-memorization for radio station and Preview music file
10 USB PORT Insert the USB pen drive
11 Remote Sensor Receive the infra-red signal from the remote controller
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Fast advance/Next track/file
13 PUSH SEL Adjust volume and setup audio (Passenger or Driver)
14  Fast rearward/Previous track/file
15 0 Eject/Reinsert the disk
16 SRC Select the audio source for the respective side (PSG or DRV)
17 LCD Display Display info about the current state of equipment
18 POWER/MUTE Turn the power on/off when held for 2s; Mute when pushed
19 B Play/pause the reproduction
20  Stop the reproduction
21 RESET Reset the unit by hardware
22 DISP Change the info that displayed on LCD/Monitor

Locations of Parts (LCD Display)

1 Driver ICON Indicate DRIVER as selected area

2 AUX ICON Indicate the selection of AUX
3 RAD ICON Indicate the selection of RADIO
4 DISK ICON Indicate the selection of DISK
5 USB ICON Indicate the selection of USB
6 MIC ICON Indicate the selection of Microphone

7 ACTIA LOGO Displays animation when

loading the disc
8 Passenger ICON Indicate PASSENGER as selected area
9 MODE ICON Indicate the playback selected MODE (repeat /random)
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Locations of Parts (Remote Control)

1 POWER Turn on/off the equipment

2 NTSC/PAL Use to choose broadcasting
methods
DISPLAY Shows the information about title,
chapter of the disc under play
3 SETUP Access the configuration menu
40 Use to eject or insert disc
5 SUBTITLE Use to choose subtitle
6 LANG Use to choose audio language
7 0 to 9 keys Use when making a selection on
menu screen
8 AUDIO ONLY Use this button to switch off the
Video Outputs and only the Audio
plays
9 PROGRAM Use this button to choose the track
you want to play
10 A-B Repeats the selected segment
11 
& ENTER Navigation keys
12 ZOOM Zooms in/out the movie or picture
13 TITLE Displays the titles on the disc under
play
14 MENU Shows the menu of the disc under play
15 BAND Selects the radio band range (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, AM2) / Long push activates PCB
16  Fast Rearward key
17  Fast Forward key
18
Moves to the previous chapter or track
19  Moves to the next chapter or track
20  Stop playback
21 B Play or pause playback
22 SLOW Forward Slow Motion through the disc (multiple pushes change the slow rate)
23 MODE Use this button to choose playback mode
24 SEL Selection of area / Setup for area’s audio (BAL, BASS, TREBLE, etc)
25 VOLUME +/- Adjust volume in the respective area
26 SRC Choose the audio source (AUX,DISK,USB,RADIO, MIC) on respective area
27 MUTE Silence the volume on both areas
28 SAVE LOGO Save the dynamic images (from DVD media) as start-up screen
29 501 Product selection ACT501 (the remote control will only work on ACT501 player)
30 500 Product selection ACT500 (the remote control will only work on ACT500 player).

IMPORTANT
• The remote control is a dual-frequency type, which will only work with the selected product
(ACT501 or ACT500) by using the keys “500” or “501”.

2.3. REMOTE CONTROL

Installing the battery
Slide the tray out on the back of the remote control and insert the battery with the (+) and minus (-)
poles pointing in the proper direction.
• When use for the first time, pull out the film protruding the tray.
CAUTIONS

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• Remove the battery if the remote control is not used for a month or longer.
• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose the battery on fire.
• Do not store the battery with metallic materials.
• In the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote control completely clean and install a new
battery
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with government regulations or environmental
public institution’s rule that apply in your country/area.
• Always check carefully that you are loading the battery with plus (+) and minus (-) poles facing
the proper directions.
Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate.
IMPORTANT
• Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or direct sunlight.
• Do not let the remote control fall onto the floor, where it may become jammed under the brake
or accelerator pedal.

3. GENERAL OPERATIONS
Dual ZONE concept operation

The equipment can operate simultaneously on two different areas, these are DRIVER (DRV)
and PASSENGER (PSG)

Each AREA has its own volume rotary button, source selection key (SCR) and respective icons.
All the rest of the front panel keys is shared for the two areas.

Once one area is selected, the respective icon (DRV) or (PSG) will light on and from
then on all the operations on the other keys will only affect this area.

To select permanently some area, the rotary volume button should be pushed.

To change volume, audio settings or source of any area it is just necessary to access directly
the corresponding keys. Once the parameters are set, the previous area will be re-selected
automatically.
Turning the unit ON/OFF/Mute (A)

Head Unit: Press A to turn on the unit. To turn off, long press this button again.

Remote Control: Press A button to turn on the unit. To turn off, press this button again.
Mute Button

Head Unit: Press the A button to mute the sound at once. Press again to return to previous
volume level.

Remote Control: Press MUTE button to mute the sound at once. Press again to return to
previous volume level.
Selecting an area permanently

By pushing the [VOL KEY_PSG] the PSG area is selected permanently

By pushing the [VOL KEY_DRV] the DRV area is selected permanently

Adjust Volume and Sound Setup for each AREA

Adjust Volume: By turning [VOL KEY_PSG] or [VOL KEY_DRV] the volume is adjusted on the
respective area

Sound Setup: by pushing sequentially the [VOL KEY] and turning it, the following parameters
can be configured for the respective area:
o [BALANCE] - varies from L10 to R10 (Left100% to Right100%)
o [BASS] - varies from -10 to +10

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 o [TREBLE] - varies from -10 to +10
o [LOUDNESS] - switch ON of OFF
o [EQUALIZER] - ROCK / OPERA / POP / VOICE / FLAT

Adjust of Beep/ Radio Region/ Radio RDS

By holding [VOL KEY_PSG] or [VOL KEY_DRV] for 5s, the special menu of configuration
appears and the following items can be configured:
Beep

BEEP ALL : Whenever a key is pushed or held in the front panel it will sound a short beep

BEEP 2ND: Only when holding key function is activated it will sound a short beep

BEEP OFF: No beep will be played.
Band region
The radio band range can be adjusted according to the current region
ASIA/EUROPE/AMERICAS.
RDS ON/OFF
The RDS function can ENABLED/DISABLED. The respective icon RDS will indicate it.
Selecting a source (SRC)

Press SRC in the respective area to switch between AUX, DISK, USB, RADIO and MIC
sources.
Loading a Disc
Insert a disc into the disc loading slot
Ejecting a Disc (0)
Press the 0 button to eject disc
NTSC /PAL System
Press NTSC /PAL button to switch between PAL, NTSC, AUTO system.
Reset
Reset button is placed on the left of front panel.
The reset button is to be activated for the following reason:

Initial installation of the unit when all wiring is completed.

All the function buttons do not operate.

Error symbol on the display.

3.1. AUXILIARY SOURCE (AUX)

Source selection
Push the SCR key until AUX icon is selected and the AUX input broadcast will be reproduced.

Audio By-pass function

1. When the product is switched off but power supply is still present (cable B+ still connected to
battery) the A/V AUX inputs are switched to the A/V Output, allowing to watch and listen to the
AUXILIARY source without necessity to change the electrical installation on the vehicle.
2. This functionality can be enable/disable by performing a long press on "DISP" key, when AUX
source is selected, until it is displayed the message "AVBP ON" or "AVBP OFF" on LCD, then
press "▼DIR" or "▲DIR" to select the function.

3.2. DISK SOURCE (DISK) / USB SOURCE (USB)

Source selection
Push the SCR key until DISK icon is selected, in order to play the content of CD or DVD.
Plug the USB stick in the designated port and push SRC key until USB icon is selected in order

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to play the content of the USB pendrive.
Note:
• it may occur some small delay to skip from DISK to USB sources, this is a normal behaviour due
to the required loading process.)

Display (DISP)
When this key is pushed, it is showed different information according to the display mode as
follow.
CD PLAYER MODE
TIME OF TRACK –TIME TO FINISH TRACK
MP3 PLAYER MODE
TIME OF FILE –TIME TO FINISH FILE
DVD PLAYER MODE
CHAPTER AND TIME –TIME TO FINISH CHAPTER—TIME TO FINISH TITLE
• The information regarding the time of the movie or file has the following format:
HH:MM:SS.TCC or HH:MM:SS.FFF Ex: 01:22:03.102
H=hours ; M=minutes ; S=seconds ; TCC= Title and chapter number ; FFF= file number
• For MP3 files and folders the information displayed can be:
FFF/TTT Ex: 011/020 ;
FFF = folder number TTT= track number

3.2.1. LISTENING TO CD/MP3

Basic operation of CD/MP3
1. To perform fast rearward or forward, press and hold or
on the head unit or press or 
on remote control. To resume normal playback at a desired point, just release holdingor

on the head unit or press B on remote control.
2. To skip back or forward to another track, pressor
.
3. To pause playback, pressB on head unit, pressB button again to resume or press B to pause
on remote control. Press it again to resume.
4. To stop playback, press.
Note:
• When MP3 disc is inserted, all track file names will be displayed on the monitor screen with their
corresponding track number.
• You can use the ARROW and ENTER keypads on the remote control to access the file. To play
selected file, simply press ENTER.
Searching for particular track
During playback, you can simply press the corresponding track number using the number pad on
the remote control.
Note:
• To select 3, press 0, 3.
• To select 13, press 1, 3.
• To select 23, press 2, 3.

Play Mode
1. Press MODE on the head unit or remote control during playback.
2. Every time you press this button, the unit switches to the following settings:
• MODE RPT ONE - Repeat the current track.
• MODE RPT ALL - Repeat all the tracks in the current disk/pen drive
• MODE RND FLD - Play randomly the files inside the current folder
• MODE RND ALL - Play randomly the files inside the current disk/pendrive
• MODE _________ - No mode selected.
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Program Playback
You can set which tracks to play according to your desired sequence using the program function.
1. Press PROGRAM button on the remote control.
2. Enter the track number besides the memory location. Up to 16 tracks can be stored.
3. When all tracks have been programmed, select PLAY and press ENTER. Program playback
will start.
4. Pressbutton to exit program playback.

3.2.2. PLAYING USB MUSIC/MOVIES

This unit supports playback of music or MPEG4 movies files stored in a USB memory stick.
The operations described on item 3.2.1 apply for the USB content also.

3.2.3. PLAYING DVD VIDEO

Basic operation of DVD Video
1. Insert a DVD disc. Press the SRC button to choose the DISK mode then unit automatically
loads the disc. When the DVD offers a menu, the menu is displayed.
2. Use the remote control navigation buttons to choose desired features displayed on the menu.
Press ENTER to select.
3. To perform fast rearward or forward, press and hold or
. Once in faster mode each time the
keys or
are pressed and held the speed is increased. To resume normal playback at a
desired point, B key.
4. To skip back or forward to another chapter, pressor
.
5. To pause playback, presson head unit, pressbutton again to resume or press B to pause
on remote control. Press it again to resume.
6. To stop playback, press. When you stop DVD playback, that location on the disc is
memorized enabling playback from that point when you play the disc again. To resume
playback, press B key.

Specifying Title/Chapter
Press NUMBER corresponding to a desired title/chapter number during playback. The number is
displayed and playback starts from the selected title.
• To select 3, press0, 3.
• To select 13, press 1, 3.
• To select 23, press 2, 3.
Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio)
DVDs can provide audio playback with different languages and different systems. With DVDs
featuring multi-audio recordings, you can switch between languages/audio systems during
playback.
To choose different audio, simply press LANG on remote control or [DISK] on the head unit.
Note:
• With some DVDs, switching between languages/audio systems may only be possible using a
menu display.
• You can also switch between languages/audio systems using SETUP MENU.
Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle)
With DVDs featuring multi-subtitle recordings, you can switch between subtitle languages during
playback.
Press SUB TITLE on the remote control or [ DISK] on the head unit during playback. Press
repeatedly until the supported desired subtitle appears.
Note:
• With some DVDs, switching between subtitles may only be possible using a menu display.
• You can also switch between subtitles using SETUP MENU.

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Slow motion playback
This feature lets you slow down playback.
1. Press Slow on the remote control during playback or press B PAUSE on the head unit, then
long press
to enter in slow selection mode.
2. Pressing it repeatedly will switch you to the following steps: 1/2 - 1/3 - 1/4 - 1/5 - 1/6 - 1/7.
Note:
• To resume normal playback, press B key.
• There is no sound during slow motion playback.
• With some disc, slow motion may be unclear during slow motion playback.

Step playback mode

This feature lets you show step by step to playback.
1. Press B and then press
to step by step to playback.
2. To resume normal playback, press B key.

Fast rearward/ forward

1. Press and hold (rearward) or  (forward) button
2. Short press  or  button and the speed of the search will increase by x2, x4, x8, and x20.
3. To resume normal playback at desired point, press B key.

Play Mode
1. Press MODE on the head unit or remote control during playback.
2. Every time you press this button, the unit switches to the following settings:
• MODE RPT ONE - Repeat the current chapter.
• MODE RPT ALL - Repeat the title in the current disk
• MODE RND ALL - Play randomly the chapters inside the current disk
• MODE _________ - No mode selected.

Zooming during playback

You can zoom into the picture during playback.
1. Press ZOOM on the remote control during playback.
2. Every time you press this button, the unit will zoom 2, 3, 4, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4 times and OFF.

Go back to Main Menu

You can go back to Main Menu of the DVD anytime during playback.
Press TITLE on the remote control during playback

Displaying information
During playback, you can see all DVD disc information and current play settings. Display will
show related playback time, elapse time, title number, chapter number, angle, audio settings, and
subtitle.
1. Press DISP on head unit or DISPLAY on the remote control once. Unit will display the play
time and the disc elapse time.
2. Press it twice and other settings information will be displayed.

3.2.4. PLAYING VCD/SVCD

Basic operation of Video CD
Refer to “PLAYING DVD VIDEO” chapter.

Turning PBC ON/OFF

PBC (Playback Control) is a feature found on VCD 2.0 and SVCD 1.0. PBC allows control of the
playback of play items and the possibility of interaction with the user through the remote control or

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some other input device available. If PCB is ON, the player won’t auto start after inserting the disc
because it will take time to select program on disc; if PCB is OFF, the player will auto play the program
on disc one by one.
• To turn ON PBC function, press MENU key on the remote control. To turn OFF, press the button
again.
Note: Not all VCD/SVCD disc have PBC functions.
Specifying Track
Press NUMBER corresponding to a desired track number during playback. The number is displayed
and playback starts from the selected track.
1. Make sure to turn off PBC feature first.
2. Using the number pad on the remote control, enter the desired track number.
Note:
• To select 3, press0, 3.
• To select 13, press 1, 3.
• To select 23, press 2, 3.
Changing audio language during playback
VCDs can provide audio playback with different languages. It is usually separated into 2 channels (left
and right). With VCDs featuring multi-audio recordings, you can switch between languages/audio
systems during playback.
• To choose different audio, simply press LANG on remote control repeatedly.

Slow motion playback / Step playback mode / Fast rearward-forward / Zooming

Refer to “PLAYING DVD VIDEO” chapter.

Selecting Play Mode / Program Playback

Refer to CD/MP3 chapter.

3.3. RADIO SOURCE (RAD)

Source selection
Push the SCR key until RAD icon is selected
BAND sel
Select the desired BAND RANGE by pressing [BAND/AF] key. Indications [FM1> FM2> FM3>
AM1> AM2] are successively displayed on the screen.

Selecting and Memorizing a RADIO station

Manual Memorization

By pushing  or
the device change the frequency step by step (STEP process); If any of
the keys  or
is HOLD more then 1,5s, the frequency jumps automatically to next
detected station (SEEK process)

In the Remote Control
o  and
 will do STEP DOWN and STEP UP respectively
o  and  will do SEEK DOWN and SEEK UP respectively

The station is memorized by HOLDING [1] to [6] numeric keys more then 3s

Automatic Memorization

By holding [SCAN/MEN] key for more then 3s the radio starts the process of AUTO
MEMORIZATION. Be careful since this will erase all the current stored stations and record in
the channels 1 to 6 the most powerful signals detected.

Scanning radio stations

By pressing [SCAN/MEM] a sweep of the frequency starts and then each radio station
detected is played for 8s
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The sweep can be performed decreasing or increasing the frequencies, depending on the
last manual search performed

If no button is pressed the frequency sweep continuous

If [SCAN/MEM] key is pressed again the current frequency is selected

If RDS is ON, only RDS stations can be detected during the SCAN or SEEK process

Select a memorized RADIO station

Selection of the memorized station is performed by pushing [1] to [6] keys

Clock

By pushing [DISP] key the information [CLOCK] or [RADIO FREQ] are displayed .

Clock can only be adjusted by holding [DISP] key more than 3s, the message [RDS CLOCK
ON/OFF] appears:
o if ON, the RDS system will automatically store the time information.
o if OFF, each field (HH, MM, SS) will blink each time [DISP] key is pushed. The
adjusted is performed by turning the VOL key.
RDS TA Mode

Traffic Announcement system: this function will search for a station which is transmitting TA
messages. While this station is not found, the radio will still keeps searching.

To enable/disable the TA function push [MODE/TA] key till you see the icon turns on/off on
the LCD.
RDS AF Mode

Alternative Frequency: this function will search for a radio station alternative frequency when
the current frequency can no longer be tuned. If no alternative frequency is found, the radio
will stop searching after a while.

To enable/disable the TA function hold [BAND/AF] key for 3s till you see the icon turns on/off
on the LCD.

3.4. MICROPHONE SOURCE (MIC)

Source selection
The MIC audio source is automatically selected for both PASSENGER and DRIVER when the
ACTIA MICROPHONE pin is switched on. When the pin is switched off, the equipment comes
back to the previous selected source.

Auto Pause/Play
If in the moment of the MIC selection there was a song or movie being played, this playback will
be temporally paused and will return to previous status when the MIC is switched off.

Auto Power on equipment

If equipment is on stand-by and microphone pin is switched on, the equipment powers on
automatically and select directly the MIC audio source for both areas. If no other action is
performed and the mic pin is switched off, the equipment comes back to stand-by status.

Volume Adjust
The microphone volume is independent from the General volume of the remaining sources and
also individual for DRV and PSG areas. So that once you configure the adequate level you don’t
need to be disturbed to adjust it again for each time you use the microphone.

Mic DRIVER and GUIDE Priority

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Only one microphone can be used at time, having priority the DRIVER MIC over the GUIDE MIC.

4. OSD SETUP MENU

Important
1. Load no disc into the unit before you can access the settings.
2. Press SETUP on the remote control.
3. Use the ARROW key and press ENTER to setup the DVD player.
Note: Depending on the type of disc inserted, some features may not be available.

ITEM SUB-MENU OPTION Default

AUTO PLAY ON/OFF ON
ANGLE MARK ON/OFF ON

ENGLISH/ FRENCH/ GERMAN

GENERAL SETUP OSD LANG SPANISH/ ITALIAN/ ENGLISH
PAGE PORTUGUESE/ THAI/ RUSSIAN
CAPTIONS ON/OFF OFF
SCREEN SAVER ON/OFF ON
LOGO TYPE DEFAULT / CAPTURED DEF
BRIGHTNESS –20 to 20 0
CONTRAST –20 to 20 0
VIDEO SETUP PAGE
SATURATION –20 to 20 0
HUE –20 to 20 0

DOWNMIX LT / RT / STEREO STEREO

SPEAKER SETUP STEREO / MONO L / MONO R/
DUAL MONO MIX MONO
PAGE MIX MONO
DYNAMIC
OFF
RANGE
TV DISPLAY NORMAL/PS , NORMAL/LB , WIDE WIDE
TV TYPE NTSC /PAL / MULTI NTSC
ENGLISH/ FRENCH/ GERMAN
AUDIO SPANISH/ ITALIAN ENGLISH
PORTUGUESE/ THAI/ RUSSIAN
ENGLISH/ FRENCH/ GERMAN
SUBTITLE SPANISH/ITALIAN ENGLISH
PREFERENCE PAGE PORTUGUESE/THAI/RUSSIAN
ENGLISH/ FRENCH/ GERMAN
DISC MENU SPANISH / ITALIAN ENGLISH
PORTUGUESE/ THAI/ RUSSIAN
1 KID SAFE/2 G/3 PG/4 PG13/
PARENTAL 8 ADULT
5 PG-R/ 6 R/7 NC-17/8 ADULT
PASSWORD CHANGE( default “0000” )
DEFAULT RESET

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 EXIT SETUP PAGE

Parental Rating
This function limits the genre of movies that the equipment can play.
8-ADULT rating - allows all the genres to be played
1- KID SAFE rating – allows only infantile movies to be played
To change the Parental Rating it is necessary to input the current password.
The default password is “0000”, it is possible to change it at anytime as long as the current
password is inputted first.
Note:
• To reset password, enter the old password to unlock first and then enter new password.

AUTO PLAY function

Allows the automatic playback of DVD movies without waiting for the set up on the DVD menu.
The configuration of SUBTITLE and AUDIO LANGUAGE stored on the SETUP MENU shall also
be automatically activated during the playback of some movies*.
(*wrong behavior may occur for different DVD movies since their subtitle and audio content may differ from the
standard).

Save LOGO
This function enables the customer to save its own LOGO as the start-up screen. The new logo
can only be saved with images from DVD source. To save a logo during DVD reproduction it is
necessary to push the “SAVE LOGO” key on remote control and configure the SETUP menu with
Logo Type = “CAPTURED”.
New logos can be saved over the previous one or the original ACTIA logo can be restored by
selecting Logo Type = “DEFAULT” on SETUP menu.

AUDIO-ONLY function
This function disables the video output allowing only the audio to be listened. This function can be
set by pushing “AUDIO ONLY” key on remote control.

CAN2.0B interface
The product is equipped with CAN2.0B interface which allows it to be connected and
commanded by external devices such as steering wheel keys, dashboard controls, etc. Those
are products under development by Actia Group. Consult Actia technical assistance for further
information.

Double function front panel keys (NAVIGATION/SUBTITLE/AUDIO LANGUAGE)

Some special functions can be accessed directly by the front panel depending on the context, in
order to make easier the navigation thru DVD Menu and the configuration of language and
subtitle. Those keys are described below:

Status Double function keys

During the time the [
] key  changes to ARROW LEFT (, the same as remote control)
DVD Disk is on the [


] key  changes to ARROW RIGHT (, the same as remote control)
DVD MENU [ DISK] key  changes to ARROW UP (, the same as remote control)
[
DISK] key  changes to ARROW DOWN (, the same as remote control)
[ B ]key  changes to ENTER (the same as remote control)
During the DVD [ DISK] key  changes the subtitle
playback [
DISK] key  changes the audio language
During the MP3 menu [ B ]key  changes to ENTER (the same as remote control)
[ DISK] key  changes to ARROW UP (, the same as remote control)
[
DISK] key  changes to ARROW DOWN (
, the same as remote control)
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5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VIDEO PERFORMANCE:
--Composite video Output: ..................................... 1Vpp / Zout=75Ω
--Horizontal Resolution:.......................................... 480 lines (NTSC)/ 576 lines (PAL)
--Video Signal to Noise Ratio: ................................ ≥ 60dB
--Aux Video Input: .................................................. from 0.8Vpp to 1.2Vpp / Zin=75Ω

POWER SUPPLY:
--Operating Voltage Range: ................................... 11Vdc to 30Vdc
--Maximum Current Consumption: ......................... ≤ 10A @28Vdc / ≤ 8A @12Vdc
--Stand-by Current Consumption:........................... ≤15mA (ACC pin not connected)

MUTE PIN:
-- Nominal Activation Level..................................... 0Vdc (*when active only DRV area is muted)
-- Maximum Withstanding Voltage.......................... the same value as power supply
-- Consumption....................................................... ≤1mA

RELAY OUT
-- Open Collector Transistor Activated when .......... Any of the VIDEO Outputs has video signal
* The output is kept active during equipment
STAND_BY in case “Audio By-Pass function”
(page 8) is enabled.
-- Open Collector Transistor Disabled when........... RADIO is selected in both zones
-- Maximum withdraw current ................................. 200mAdc

DIMMING:
-- Nominal Activation Voltage ................................. 14Vdc or 28Vdc>5Vdc
-- Maximum Withstanding Voltage.......................... the same value as power supply
-- Consumption....................................................... ≤5mA

AUDIO PERFORMANCE:
AUX AUDIO LINE INPUT (stereo)
--Input Level: ........................................................ ≤ 3Vpp / Zin=27kΩ
--Frequency Response:.......................................... 20Hz to 20KHz ±3dB

DISK/USB LINE OUTPUT (stereo)

--Output Level: ...................................................... DVD 2Vrms into 10KΩ Load
CD 0.7Vrms into 10KΩ Load
--Output impedance: ............................................. 600Ω
--THD+ Noise: ........................................................ ≤ 0.5%

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--Signal to Noise Ratio (A-weighted): ..................... ≥ 80dB
--Frequency Response:.......................................... 20Hz to 20KHz ±3dB
--Channel Output Difference: ................................. 3dB Max

RADIO LINE OUTPUT (stereo)

--Output Level: ...................................................... 0.5Vrms into 10KΩ Load
--Output impedance: ............................................. 600Ω
--THD+ Noise: ........................................................ ≤ 0.5%
--Signal to Noise Ratio (A-weighted): ..................... ≥ 80dB
--Frequency Response:.......................................... 50Hz to 3.5KHz ±3dB

POWER AUDIO OUTPUT (4ch – rear L&R/ front L&R)

--Nominal Load (speaker)....................................... 4Ω ( ≥4Ω allowed)
-- Recommended Operating Power output ............. ≤ 4 x 15W RMS THD1% @4Ω & 28V
-- Max Power output ............................................... 4 x 20W RMS THD10% @4Ω & 28V
4 x 10W RMS THD10% @4Ω & 14V
--R-L Channel separation (crosstalk)...................... ≥60dB
--Tone controls:
o Bass: freq 100Hz Gain ±10dB
o Treble: freq 10kHz Gain ±10dB
o Loudness: Gain± 7dB

RADIO PERFORMANCE:
--Regions: ASIA/EUROPE
FM range 87.50MHz to 108.00MHz / step 0.05MHz
AM range 522 KHz to 1620KHz / step 9KHz
AMERICAS
FM range 87.50MHz to 108.00MHz / step 0.10MHz
AM range 520 KHz to 1710KHz / step 10KHz
FM TUNER
--Signal to Noise Ratio (IEC-A network): ................ 55dB
--Usable Sensitivity: ............................................... 13dBµV (4.4µV/75Ω mono, S/N: 30dB)
AM TUNER
--Signal to Noise Ratio (IEC-A network): ................ 53dB
--Usable Sensitivity: ............................................... 29dBµV (S/N: 20dB)

ANTENNA VOLTAGE OUTPUT

--The equipment has a voltage output to connect to amplified radio antennas
--Output voltage: .................................................... 13V±0.5V
--Power supply capability: ...................................... ≤300mA

MICROPHONE:
--Two microphone inputs, DRIVER and GUIDE.
*Only one can be used at time, they cannot work simultaneously.

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--Nominal Voltage Input.......................................... 5.5mV
--Input impedance ................................................ 2kΩ
--Bandwidth............................................................ 350KHz to ∼12KHz ±3dB
*the actual bandwidth depends on the microphone
ENVIRONMENTAL:
--Operating Temperature Range: ........................... -20°C to +70°C
--Vibration .............................................................. in accordance with IEC 68-2-6 test Fc

MECHANICAL:
--External dimensions (W x H x D): ........................ 178mm x 55mm x160 mm (ISO/DIN)
--Weight (only ACT500).......................................... ∼1.8Kg
--Installation Position Angle:................................... According illustrated below

Installation angles allowed

DVD/CD PLAYER:
--Compact Disks..................................................... CD-R/CD-RW
--DVD Disks ........................................................... DVD (-R/ +R/ -RW/ +RW / +R DL)

USB PORT:
--Memory read capacity.......................................... there is no limit for the memory of the device, the
limit is the quantity of files and folders stored.
-- Number of files (read capacity) ........................... Max. 3000 files
-- Number of folders (read capacity)....................... Max. 254 folders
-- Format ................................................................ FAT32
-- Power supply maximum capacity........................ 5V/400mA
-- Portable HD drives compatibility ......................... In case this kind of device is used, an
external power supply should be adopted.

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TYPES OF MEDIA:
The product should be able to play the following list of formats:
File type File extension Supported edition / Details
MPEG1(VCD) .DAT VCD1.0、VCD1.1、VCD2.0、SVCD
MPEG2（DVD） .DAT,.VOB
MPEG4 .AVI Divx3.11, Divx4.12, Divx5.0, 5.02, 5.03, 5.04, 5.05, 5.1, 5.11,
VIDEO

.MP4 5.2, 5.21, DivxPRO

.DIV Xvid1.00, 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 1.10-beta1, 1.10-beta2
.DIVX
Subtitles:
.srt, .smi, .ssa, .sub
AVI .AVI AVI v1.x
(DIVX, XVID, etc.)

ASF .ASF,.WMA,.OGG ASF v1.x

CONTAINER

*Plays only audio part

Quick Time .MP4 Should have "Full support" on:
.M4A 1.Nero Recoder recorded mp4bitstreams.
(Nero Digital->ver1.5~1.6)

2.iTune converted AAC Audio bitstreams.

Should have "Possible support" on:

3.QuickTime.ISO 14496-1 mpeg4 file format.
CD CD-DA,HDCD,CD-G,
AUDIO

AAC .M4A
MP3 .MP3
WMA .WMA WMA7,WMA8,WMA9* (*some exceptions)
JPEG Image .JPEG
IMAGE

Note: Specification and the design are subject to possible modification without notice.

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