[6 Fixes] Audiovox Headrest DVD Player Troubleshooting

Audiovox Headrest DVD player is one of the most popular devices used in vehicles. Like other DVD players, people can face several issues with this device. If you are one of them, then this article is just for you.

Almost all the possible issues with the Audiovox Headrest DVD player and their troubleshooting methods are described in this article.

Let’s read this article below to get an accurate solution for troubleshooting your Audiovox Headrest DVD player.

How to Troubleshooting the Audiovox Headrest DVD Player

For being an electronic device, an Audiovox Headrest DVD player can fall into several problems. All the possible and common problems with this DVD player along with their troubleshooting methods are given below.

Troubleshoot 1: Audiovox Headrest DVD Player Won’t Power On

There can be several reasons why the Audiovox Headrest DVD player may not turn on. The most common causes are:

1. The ignition is turned off.
2. The screen isn’t rotated to the operating position.
3. The batteries of the remote are dead.

You need to apply all the fixes below until your device is turned on. Before that, you need to ensure that your device is getting power efficiently from the power source. If not, then check the power wires first.

Step 1: Turn ON the ignition on the device.

Step 2: Rotate the screen to the operating position.

Step 3: Replace the batteries of your remote.

Troubleshoot 2: IR Sensor Not Working

If the IR sensor of your Audiovox Headrest DVD player isn’t responding, follow the fixes below:

Step 1: First your need to check the battery of your remote.

Step 2: If the batteries aren’t dead, then check if there is any obstacle between the remote and the IR receiver.

Step 3: Finally, ensure that you’ve selected the M1 or M2 correctly on the player.

Troubleshoot 3: Disk Won’t Play

If you’ve inserted a disk into the Audiovox Headrest DVD player and it won’t play the disk, then it is probably because either the disk isn’t compatible with the player, or the disk is damaged.

Insert the disk while facing the label upwards and ensure that the disk isn’t scratched or damaged. Use only DVD, audio CD, or mp3 in the player. The Audiovox Headrest DVD player won’t support Blu-Ray DVDs.

Troubleshoot 4: Issues with Pictures

If you are facing issues with the picture on your Audiovox Headrest DVD player, then there is a probability that the disk you are using is damaged. If not, then apply the following fixes:

Step 1: Ensure that you are playing the disk in DVD mode.

Step 2: Ensure that the disk is clean and scratch-free.

Step 3: The lance needs to be cleaned. Insert a cleaner disk into the player and press the play button. Once the sensor of the device is cleaned, check if the video disk is working or not.

Troubleshoot 5: Issue with Sound

If you are facing issues with your Audiovox Headrest DVD player, then there can be different reasons for different issues.

Step 1: If you are using IR headphones and getting no sound, then make sure to turn ON the IR transmitter on your DVD player. Also, make sure that the batteries of your IR headphone aren’t dead and the volume is turned UP.

Step 2: If you are getting no sound from the player then check the audio jacks again and connect them correctly.

Step 3: Make sure that you’ve inserted the disk in the correct way. (Label side of the disk is facing upwards)

Troubleshoot 6: Overheating

If your Audiovox Headrest DVD player feels warm or overheating, then you need to turn off the device until it completely cools down. If you are playing a scratched disk, then there is a chance to get your device overheated.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How Do I Turn on My Audiovox DVD Player?

Just press on the power button and hold it for 1.5 seconds and Audiovox DVD player.

How Do I Reset My Audiovox Headrest DVD Player?

To reset your headrest DVD player, press and hold the Down and Back buttons simultaneously until you hear a sound. If you can’t hear the sound, then it means the headrest pin and the headrest clips are not connected. Connect the two elements and repeat the same methods once more to reset your Audiovox Headrest DVD player.

Why Can’t I Get My Audiovox Headrest DVD Player to Work?

If your Audiovox Headrest player isn’t working, then you need to check if the output wires are connected properly or not. Try turning on your DVD player while the engine is on instead directly using the battery. Finally, ensure the disk you are using is free from scratches, fingerprints, and smudges.

Do Audiovox Headrest DVD Players Run on Batteries?

Yes, Audiovox Headrest DVD players can run on batteries. But if you continuously use it with the battery, then there is a probability that it will drain the battery completely and as a result, your can engine won’t start. So, it is advised not to play the Audiovox Headrest player with engine current instead use the battery.

How Do You Fix a DVD Player that Won’t Play?

If your DVD player won’t play, then check whether the disk is compatible or not, clean the disk, check out DVD player’s connection, update the firmware, change the region code, etc.

Conclusion

All the possible problems and solutions to the Audiovox Headrest DVD player are described in this article and we hope you can now easily troubleshoot your device with the given troubleshooting methods. Keep in mind that – you must avoid turning on your DVD player while the engine is not running. Otherwise, it will drain the battery of your car, and the car along with the DVD player won’t start.