About the Dual XDVD8181
Dual brings you an in-dash multimedia DVD player with high performance and options galore. The XDVD8181 features a 7" LCD screen with touch controls on its motorized face. You can check out your favorite movies on DVD when the car is parked, or you can keep your passengers in back happy with additional video monitors connected to the two composite video outputs. When the screen's retracted, you can keep track of what's playing with the secondary dot matrix display.
You can spin your favorite burned CDs and DVDs in Dual's player, including rewritable discs. And don't forget about your stored MP3 and WMA files on CD or DVD — the XDVD8181 will play those as well. You can store hours of music on either format and keep the music rolling, even on the longest journey.
For portable MP3 player owners, Dual eases the frustration of getting connected to your car's stereo. They've included their patented iPlug™, which connects your MP3 player or iPod® directly to the XDVD8181 for maximum fidelity. A 39" cord allows you to mount the iPlug in a convenient spot so you can plug in without getting tangled up in wires.
You'll get proper sound when you travel with Dual in the dash. The XDVD8181 has ten preset sound curves to fit your desires, while three pairs of preamp outputs make it a little easier to add outboard amps to your system. The premium digital-to-analog converter will make sure everything sounds great, no matter what the source.
Dual doesn't skimp on extras with the XDVD8181. You can add a video game console or videocassette player with the video input. You'll even find a rear camera input for safety if you drive a larger vehicle. A wireless remote control keeps you in command from anywhere inside the car.
Product highlights:
- in-dash DVD player with built-in amplifier (17 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels)
- plays DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3s, and WMA on disc
- motorized, retractable 7" LCD video monitor with touchscreen controls
- secondary display
- ten selectable EQ curves
- one set of audio/video inputs
- auxiliary input with iPlug connector
- rear-view camera input
- two composite video outputs
- 24-bit D/A converter
- front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs
- 36 FM/12 AM presets
- loudness
- wireless remote
- DVD frequency response: 10-20,000 Hz
- DVD signal-to-noise ratio: 95 dB
- FM sensitivity: 9 dBf
- warranty: 1 year
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
- MFR # XDVD8181
What's in the box:
- AM/FM/DVD/CD receiver with a 7" LCD screen
- Sleeve
- Trim ring
- Wiring harness (has an in-line 10-amp fuse on the constant power lead)
- 8.25' Parking brake detection wire (has male bullet connector on one end)
- iPlug Interface with attached 3.25' cable (has 3.5mm stereo minijack on the interface and stereo RCA audio jacks on the other end)
- 2 Self-tapping screws
- Wireless remote control (XDVD8181)
- CR2025 Lithium battery (installed in remote)
- Screen cleaning cloth
- Metal support strap
- Hex bolt
- Self-tapping screw
- Machine screw (M5 x 5mm)
- Rubber bumper
- 6 Sleeve screws
- Self-adhesive logo badge
- Installation/Owner's Manual
- Technical difficulties sheet
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Features & specs
| Expandability | ||
|---|---|---|
| AUX Input | A/V | |
| Audio/video Input | 1 | |
| USB Input | No | |
| USB Port Power | --- | |
| Backup Camera Input | No | |
| Second Camera Input | No | |
| CarPlay | No | |
| Android Auto | No | |
| Siri Control | No | |
| Alexa Voice Control | ||
| Android Control | No | |
| Memory Card Slot | No | |
| Bluetooth Compatible | No | |
| Satellite Radio Ready | No | |
| HD Radio | No | |
| Navigation | No | |
| iPod Compatibility | ||
| Full size | No | |
| Nano | No | |
| Touch | No | |
| iPhone | No | |
| General | ||
| RMS Power (CTA-2006) | 17 watts | |
| RMS Power (Manufacturer) | --- | |
| Peak Output | 50 watts | |
| RMS Power Bandwidth | 20-20kHz | |
| Preamp Outputs | 5-channel | |
| Sub Preamp Outputs | Yes | |
| Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs | No | |
| Video Screen | Yes | |
| Navigation App Compatible (iOS) | ||
| Navigation App Compatible (Android) | ||
| Preamp Voltage | 2 volts | |
| Screen Size | 7 | |
| Display Color | ||
| Key Button Color | Blue | |
| EQ Bands | None | |
| Wireless Remote | Yes | |
| Steering Wheel Control Compatible | No | |
| Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
| Labor Warranty | 1 Year | |
| Tuner | ||
| FM Sensitivity | 8.5 dBf | |
| European Tuning | Yes | |
| Seek/Scan | Seek/Scan | |
| Radio Data System | No | |
| File Playback | ||
| Music File Playback | ||
| High-res Playback | ||
| Second Camera Input Lane Watch | N | |
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Display Features
Audio Section
Disc Playback
AV Connections
Display Features
Motorized 7" TFT LCD Monitor: The XDVD8181 features a motorized 7" TFT Active Matrix, 16:9 touchscreen display with an adjustable viewing angle. The resolution of the display is 480 x 234 and a total of 336,960 pixels. The screen has a 120° horizontal viewing angle (60° left or right), and a 90° vertical viewing angle (30° up and 60° down). In addition to the 7" video monitor, the unit has a small secondary dot matrix display for system information while the monitor is closed.
Display Angle Adjustment: You can adjust the display's angle for better visibility. The display tilts forward to 40° and backward to 120°, allowing you to choose one of 12 tilt positions. You can set up to 6 display angles in preset memory.
Display Brightness: You can adjust the brightness of the display from 0 to +20.
Video Lockout: For safety reasons, you cannot view a video source on the built-in monitor as long as the vehicle is in motion. In order to display video, the supplied yellow/blue wire must be hardwired into the vehicle's parking brake light circuit, and the vehicle's parking brake must be engaged.
Anti-theft Code: The unit has an anti-theft function that is protected by a 4-digit passcode. When the anti-theft function is activated, the passcode will need to be entered to unlock the system when the unit is disconnected, then reconnected to battery power.
Audio Section
Programmable Turn-on Volume: You can program the unit so that the volume is set to a desirable level when the unit is powered up.
Audio Controls: The Audio Menu allows you to adjust the following:
- Preset EQ: Select from the
following EQ Presets:
- Flat: Bass 0, Treble 0
- Jazz: Bass +6, Treble +4
- Pop: Bass +4, Treble +6
- Classic: Bass +4, Treble +4
- Rock: Bass +6, Treble +6
- News: Bass -2, Treble -2
- Urban: Bass +4, Treble +5
- Rave: Bass +5, Treble +6
- Movie: Bass +3, Treble -2
- Techno: Bass +5, Treble +3
- User: set by user
- Bass, Treble, Subwoofer: individual controls between -7 and +7
- Fade, Balance: individual controls between -9 and +9
- Loudness: On, Off
5-Channel Audio Preamp Outputs: This unit has five audio preamp outputs: front left and right, rear left and right, and subwoofer. Note: If you are connecting a subwoofer amplifier requiring stereo inputs, you will need to connect a "Y" adapter to the mono subwoofer output.
Disc Playback
MP3/WMA Playback: The XDVD8181 can play MP3/WMA files that have been recorded on CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW discs. The files must be recorded in ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2, Yellow Book Mode 1 or Mode 2 Form 1, or Joliet formats. Compatible bit rates are 40 to 320 kbps for MP3, and 40-192 kbps for WMA. Recorded discs can have up to 1500 files and 8 folder levels.
Electronic Skip Protection: This unit is equipped with a high-speed flash memory buffer for skip resistant playback. This ESP offers skip protection for DVD, CD, MP3, and WMA discs.
Video Format: The unit can be set to NTSC or PAL compatibility. When set to Auto, the system will detect NTSC or PAL formats and switch to the appropriate mode.
Multi-Angle Display: This function allows you to choose the viewing angle of scenes that were shot from a number of different angles.
Note: This function is limited to DVDs recorded with multiple camera angles.
Video Adjustments: While in video playback, Aux-in, or Camera mode, you can adjust the picture brightness, contrast, sharpness, color, and tint from 0 to +20.
Fast Forward/Fast Reverse: When playing a DVD, there are four fast-play speeds in both directions (2x, 4x, 8x, and 20x).
Repeat Play: When playing a DVD, you can repeat the current chapter or title. When playing a Video CD, you can repeat the current track. For MP3/WMA, you can repeat the current file or folder. A-B Repeat allows you to repeat any portion of a DVD.
AV Connections
iPlug: This unit features an iPlug, a 3.25' interface cable that allows you to listen to any portable music player equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Aux Input: The Aux input consists of left and right RCA audio jacks and an RCA composite video jack, allowing you to connect external A/V equipment to this head unit.
Video Out 1 & 2: These RCA composite video jacks allow you add external monitors.
Camera Input: This RCA composite video jack allows you connect an optional rear view camera. The head unit features a function that automatically switches to the rear camera image when a rear camera is installed on your vehicle. When the shift lever is in the reverse position, the screen automatically switches to the rear view camera. The camera image can be set to normal or a reverse image.
