Pioneer AVH-P4050DVD User Manual

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Operation Manual

DVD AV RECEIVER

AVH-P4050DVD

English

Contents

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Be sure to read this

!Playable discs 8

!DVD video disc region numbers 8

!When an operation is prohibited 11

Precautions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

6

 

 

 

To ensure safe driving

6

 

 

 

 

When using a display connected to

 

REAR MONITOR OUTPUT

7

 

 

When using a rear view camera

7

To avoid battery exhaustion

7

 

 

 

Before You Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

About this unit

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playable discs

8

 

 

 

 

DVD video disc region numbers

8

About this manual

8

 

 

 

 

 

Visit our website

9

 

 

 

 

 

Features 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About WMA

10

 

 

 

 

About MP3

10

 

 

 

 

 

About AAC

10

 

 

 

 

 

About DivX

10

 

 

 

 

 

To protect the LCD screen

11

 

 

 

For viewing LCD comfortably 11

 

 

Changing the wide screen size 11

Changing the picture adjustment

11

What the marks on DVDs indicate

11

 

When an operation is prohibited

11

Resetting the microprocessor

11

 

 

Feature demo mode

12

 

 

 

 

Use and care of the remote control

12

 

Installing the battery

12

 

 

 

Using the remote control

12

 

 

Operating this unit

 

 

 

 

 

What’s What

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

Head unit

13

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control

14

 

 

 

Basic Operations

16

 

 

 

 

Power ON/OFF

16

 

 

 

 

Selecting a source

17

 

 

 

Adjusting the volume 17

 

 

Touch panel key basic operation 18

Radio

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Operations

19

 

 

 

Storing and recalling broadcast

 

frequencies

19

 

 

 

 

Introduction of advanced

 

 

 

operations

20

 

 

 

 

 

Storing the strongest broadcast

 

frequencies

20

 

 

 

 

Tuning in strong signals

 

20

 

Built-in DVD player

21

 

 

 

 

Basic Operations

21

 

 

 

Basic playback controls

 

22

 

Switching the media file type

22

Operating the DVD menu

22

 

PBC playback

23

 

 

 

 

Playing DivX® VOD content

23

Skipping back or forward to another

 

title

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selecting the play mode

 

24

 

CM skip/CM back

24

 

 

 

Resume playback (Bookmark)

24

Searching for the part you want to

 

play

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changing audio language during

 

playback (Multi-audio)

25

 

Changing the subtitle language during

 

playback (Multi-subtitle)

 

25

 

Changing the viewing angle during

 

playback (Multi-angle)

26

 

Frame-by-frame playback

26

 

Slow motion playback

26

 

Return to the specified scene

26

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Automatic playback of DVDs 26

Text information

27

 

 

 

Selecting tracks from the track list 27

Selecting files from the file name

 

 

list

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selecting titles from the title list

28

Introduction of advanced

 

 

 

operations 28

 

 

 

 

 

Repeating play

28

 

 

 

 

Playing tracks in random order

28

Scanning tracks or folders

29

 

Selecting audio output

29

 

 

Using compression

29

 

 

 

Playing songs on iPod

30

 

 

 

Basic Operations

30

 

 

 

Playing video

30

 

 

 

 

Browsing for a song/video

31

 

Displaying text information on

 

 

iPod

31

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repeating play

31

 

 

 

 

Playing songs in a random order

 

 

(shuffle) 31

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playing all songs in a random order

 

(shuffle all)

31

 

 

 

 

 

Operating this unit’s iPod function

 

from your iPod

32

 

 

 

 

Pausing a song

32

 

 

 

Selecting songs from album list of

 

currently playing artist

32

 

 

Changing audiobook speed

32

 

Playing songs on USB portable audio player/

USB memory

33

Basic Operations 33

Pausing compressed audio

 

playback

33

Introduction of advanced

 

operations

33

Displaying text information of an audio file 34

Selecting files from the file name

 

 

list

34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio Adjustments

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction of audio adjustments

35

Using balance adjustment 35

 

 

Using the equalizer

35

 

 

 

 

Adjusting loudness

36

 

 

 

 

Using subwoofer output

36

 

 

 

Boosting the bass

37

 

 

 

 

Using the high pass filter

37

 

 

Adjusting source levels

37

 

 

 

Setting up the DVD player

38

 

 

 

 

Introduction of DVD setup

 

 

 

 

adjustments

38

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting the subtitle language

38

 

Setting the audio language

38

 

 

Setting the menu language

39

 

Switching the assist subtitle on or

 

 

off

39

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting the angle icon display

39

 

Setting the aspect ratio

39

 

 

 

Setting the parental lock

40

 

 

Setting the DivX subtitle file

41

 

Displaying your DivX® VOD

 

 

 

 

registration code

41

 

 

 

 

 

Setting for digital output

41

 

 

Setting remote control code type

41

Initial Settings

42

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusting initial settings

42

 

 

Switching the auxiliary setting

42

 

Setting the FM tuning step

42

 

 

Setting the AM tuning step

42

 

 

Setting the rear output and subwoofer

 

controller

43

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switching the sound muting/

 

 

 

attenuation

43

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting the TV signal

44

 

 

 

 

Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection 44

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Correcting distorted sound 44

 

Resetting the audio functions 44

 

Other Functions

45

 

Introduction of system

 

 

adjustments

45

 

Changing the wide screen mode

45

Changing the picture adjustment

45

Selecting the background display

46

Setting the AV input 46

 

Setting the clock 47

 

Setting for rear view camera (back up camera) 47

Switching the iPod charge setting

47

Selecting the OSD color

48

 

Selecting the illumination color 48

 

Adjusting the response positions of the

 

touch panels (Touch Panel

 

 

Calibration)

48

 

 

 

Using the AUX source

49

 

Using the external unit

50

 

Using the PGM button

50

 

Available accessories

 

 

 

Bluetooth Audio

52

 

 

 

Basic Operations

52

 

 

Pausing playback

53

 

 

Introduction of advanced

 

 

operations

53

 

 

 

Connecting a Bluetooth audio

 

 

player

53

 

 

 

 

Disconnecting a Bluetooth audio

 

 

player

53

 

 

 

 

Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)

 

 

address

53

 

 

 

 

Bluetooth Telephone 54

 

 

 

Basic Operations

54

 

 

Setting up for hands-free phoning

55

Making a phone call 55

 

Taking a phone call

55

 

 

Introduction of advanced

 

 

operations 56

 

 

Connecting a cellular phone

56

Disconnecting a cellular phone 56

Registering a connected cellular

 

phone

57

 

 

Deleting a registered phone

57

Connecting to a registered cellular

 

phone

57

 

 

Using the phone book

57

 

Using the call history

59

 

Using preset numbers

59

 

Making a call by entering phone number 60

Clearing memory 60

 

Setting automatic answering

60

Setting automatic rejecting

60

Switching the ring tone 60

 

Echo canceling and noise

 

 

reduction 61

 

Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device) address 61

Multi-CD Player

61

 

 

Basic Operations

61

 

Selecting a disc

62

 

Pausing CD playback

62

Introduction of advanced

 

operations

62

 

 

Using CD TEXT functions 62

DVD Player 63

 

 

 

Basic Operations

63

 

Selecting a disc

63

 

Selecting a folder

63

 

Pausing disc playback

64

Introduction of advanced operations 64

TV tuner 65

– Basic Operations 65

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Storing and recalling broadcast

 

stations 65

Introduction of advanced

 

operations 65

Storing the strongest broadcast

 

stations sequentially 66

Selecting the area group

66

 

Digital Signal Processor

66

 

 

 

Introduction of DSP adjustments

66

Using the sound field control

67

 

Using the position selector

67

 

Using balance adjustment 68

 

Adjusting source levels

68

 

 

Using the dynamic range control

68

Using the down-mix function

69

 

Using the direct control

69

 

 

Using the Dolby Pro Logic II

69

 

Setting the speaker setting

70

 

Adjusting the speaker output

 

 

 

levels 71

 

 

 

 

Selecting a cross-over frequency

71

Adjusting the speaker output levels

 

using a test tone 71

 

 

 

Using the time alignment

72

 

Using the equalizer

73

 

 

 

Using the auto-equalizer

74

 

Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing) 74

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 77 Error messages 79

Understanding auto TA and EQ error messages 81

Handling guideline of discs and player 82

DVD discs

82

 

DVD-R/DVD-RW discs

82

AVCHD recorded discs

82

CD-R/CD-RW discs 83

 

Dual Discs

83

 

Compressed audio files on the disc 83

 

Example of a hierarchy

84

 

Compressed audio compatibility

84

USB audio player/USB memory

84

 

USB audio player/USB memory

 

 

compatibility

84

 

 

 

 

Handling guideline and supplemental

 

information

84

 

 

 

 

Compressed audio compatibility

85

DivX video files

86

 

 

 

 

 

DivX compatibility

86

 

 

 

About handling the iPod

86

 

 

About iPod settings

86

 

 

Using the display correctly

87

 

 

Handling the display

87

 

 

Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen

87

Keeping the display in good

 

 

condition

87

 

 

 

 

Small fluorescent tube

88

 

Language code chart for DVD

89

 

Terms

90

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specifications

93

 

 

 

 

 

Index

95

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Precautions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

 

WARNING

 

Please read all of these instructions regarding

 

 

! Do not attempt to install or service your

 

your display and retain them for future refer-

 

display by yourself. Installation or servi-

 

ence.

 

cing of the display by persons without

1

Read this manual fully and carefully be-

 

training and experience in electronic

 

 

fore operating your display.

 

equipment and automotive accessories

2

Keep this manual handy as a reference for

 

may be dangerous and could expose you

 

 

operating procedures and safety informa-

 

to the risk of electric shock or other

 

 

tion.

 

hazards.

3

Pay close attention to all warnings in this

 

 

 

 

 

manual and follow the instructions care-

 

 

 

 

 

fully.

To ensure safe driving

4

Do not allow other persons to use this sys-

 

 

 

 

 

tem until they have read and understood

 

WARNING

 

 

the operating instructions.

!

LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CON-

5

Do not install the display where it may (i)

 

NECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT

 

 

obstruct the driver’s vision, (ii) impair the

 

 

 

 

PARKED STATUS AND MUST BE CON-

 

 

performance of any of the vehicle’s oper-

 

 

 

 

NECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE

 

 

ating systems or safety features, includ-

 

 

 

 

OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH. IM-

 

 

ing air bags, hazard lamp buttons or (iii)

 

 

 

 

PROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF

 

 

impair the driver’s ability to safely oper-

 

 

 

 

THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE

 

 

ate the vehicle.

 

 

 

 

LAW AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-

6

Do not operate this display if doing so in

 

 

JURY OR DAMAGE.

 

 

any way will divert your attention from

 

 

 

!

To avoid the risk of damage and injury and the

 

 

the safe operation of your vehicle. Always

 

potential violation of applicable laws, this unit

 

 

observe safe driving rules and follow all

 

 

 

 

is not for use with a video screen that is visible

 

 

existing traffic regulations. If you experi-

 

 

 

 

to the driver.

 

 

ence difficulty in operating the system or

 

 

 

!

To avoid the risk of accident and the potential

 

 

reading the display, park your vehicle in a

 

violation of applicable laws, the front DVD or

 

 

safe location and make necessary adjust-

 

 

 

 

TV (sold separately) feature should never be

 

 

ments.

 

 

 

 

used while the vehicle is being driven. Also,

7

Please remember to wear your seat belt at

 

 

rear displays should not be in a location

 

 

all times while operating your vehicle. If

 

 

 

 

where it is a visible distraction to the driver.

 

 

you are ever in an accident, your injuries

 

 

 

!

In some countries or states the viewing of

 

 

can be considerably more severe if your

 

images on a display inside a vehicle even by

 

 

seat belt is not properly buckled.

 

 

 

 

persons other than the driver may be illegal.

8

Never use headphones while driving.

 

 

Where such regulations apply, they must be

9

To promote safety, certain functions are

 

 

obeyed and this unit’s DVD features should

 

 

disabled unless the parking brake is on,

 

 

 

 

not be used.

 

 

and the vehicle is not in motion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

Never set the volume of your display so

When you attempt to watch a DVD, Video CD

 

 

high that you cannot hear outside traffic

or TV while driving, the warning Viewing of

 

 

and emergency vehicles.

front seat video source while driving is

 

 

 

strictly prohibited. will appear on the front

 

 

 

display.

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Precautions

01

 

 

To watch a DVD, Video CD or TV on the front display, park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake.

When using a display connected to REAR MONITOR OUTPUT

This unit’s REAR MONITOR OUTPUT is for connection of a display to enable passengers in the rear seats to watch the DVD or TV.

WARNING

NEVER install the rear display in a location that enables the driver to watch the DVD or TV while driving.

To avoid battery exhaustion

Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using this unit. Using this unit without running the engine can result in battery drainage.

!When no power is supplied to this unit because of a replacement of the vehicle battery or for some similar reason, the microcomputer of this unit is returned to its initial condition. We recommend that you transcribe the audio adjustment data.

WARNING

Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an ACC position.

Precautions

When using a rear view camera

With an optional rear view camera, you are able to use this unit as an aid to keep an eye on trailers, or backing into a tight parking spot.

WARNING

!SCREEN IMAGE MAY APPEAR REVERSED.

!USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR MIRROR IMAGE REAR VIEW CAMERA. OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE.

CAUTION

!The rear view camera function is to be used as an aid to keep an eye on trailers, or while backing up. Do not use for entertainment purposes.

!Please note that the edges of the rear view camera images may differ slightly according to whether full screen images are displayed when backing up, and whether the images are

used for checking the rear when the vehicle is moving forward.

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02 Before You Start

About this unit

CD

 

CAUTION

 

 

 

! Do not allow this unit to come into contact

 

 

 

 

with liquids. Electrical shock could result.

 

 

 

 

Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and over-

 

 

 

 

heating could result from contact with liquids.

 

 

 

! “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”

 

Notes

 

This product contains a laser diode of higher

 

 

!

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo

 

class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do

 

not remove any covers or attempt to gain ac-

 

Licensing Corporation.

 

! This player can only play back discs bearing

 

cess to the inside of the product. Refer all ser-

 

vicing to qualified personnel.

 

the marks shown above.

 

 

 

 

! Keep this manual handy as a reference for op-

 

 

 

 

erating procedures and precautions.

DVD video disc region numbers

!

Always keep the volume low enough so that

DVD video discs that have incompatible region

 

you can hear sounds from outside the vehicle.

 

numbers cannot be played on this player. The

!

Protect this unit from moisture.

region number of the player can be found on

!

If the battery is disconnected or discharged,

the bottom of this unit.

 

the preset memory will be erased and must be

 

The illustration below shows the regions and

 

reprogrammed.

 

corresponding region numbers.

!

If this unit does not operate properly, contact

 

 

 

 

your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Ser-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

vice Station.

 

 

 

Playable discs

DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos shown below can be played back on this player.

DVD video

 

 

 

 

 

About this manual

 

 

 

 

 

This unit features a number of sophisticated

 

 

 

 

 

functions ensuring superior reception and op-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

eration. All the functions have been designed

Video CD

for the easiest possible use, but many are not

self-explanatory. This operation manual will

 

 

 

 

 

help you benefit fully from this unit’s potential

 

 

 

 

 

and to maximize your listening enjoyment.

 

 

 

 

 

We recommend that you familiarize yourself

 

 

 

 

 

with the functions and their operation by read-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ing through the manual before you begin

 

 

 

 

 

using this unit. It is especially important that

 

 

 

 

 

you read and observe WARNINGs and CAU-

 

 

 

 

 

TIONs in this manual.

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Before You Start

Visit our website

! Manufactured under license under U.S. Pa-

Visit us at the following site:

tent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and world-

wide patents issued & pending. DTS and

http://pioneer.jp/group/index-e.html

DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks

! We offer the latest information about

and the DTS logos and Symbol are trade-

Pioneer Corporation on our website.

marks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc.

 

 

All Rights Reserved.

Features

 

 

Touch panel key operation

 

 

It is possible to operate this unit by using

 

 

 

 

touch panel key.

 

 

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02

Start You Before

DVD-R/RW compatibility

It is possible to play back DVD-R/RW discs recorded with the video format and Video Recording format. (Refer to DVD-R/DVD-RW discs on page 82.)

Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility

It is possible to play back Video CDs featuring PBC (playback control).

WMA, MP3 and AAC compatibility

Refer to Compressed audio compatibility on page 84.

DivX® video compatibility

Refer to DivX compatibility on page 86.

Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility

When using this unit with a Pioneer multichannel processor, you can enjoy the atmosphere and excitement provided by DVD movie and music software featuring 5.1 channel recordings.

!Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Portable audio player compatibility

! Inquire at the manufacturer about your USB portable audio player/USB memory.

This unit corresponds to the following.

USB MSC (Mass Storage Class) compliant portable audio player and memory

WMA, MP3, AAC and WAV file playback For details about the compatibility, refer to

Compressed audio compatibility on page 85.

iPod® compatibility

This unit can control and listen to songs on an iPod.

!This unit supports only the following iPods. Supported iPod software versions are shown below. Older versions of iPod software may not be supported.

iPod third generation (software version 2.3.0)

iPod fourth generation (software version 3.1.1)

iPod photo (software version 1.2.1)

iPod fifth generation (software version 1.2.1)

iPod mini (software version 1.4.1)

iPod nano first generation (software version 1.3.1)

iPod nano second generation (software version 1.1.3)

iPod nano third generation (software version 1.0.2)

iPod classic (software version 1.0.2)

iPod touch (software version 1.1.1)

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!Music files on iPod touch can be played back.

!When using an iPod, Interface Cable for iPod (e.g., CD-I200) is required.

!Operations may vary depending on the software version of iPod.

!iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Note

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/ or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.

About AAC

This unit plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes®.

!iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

About DivX

About WMA

The Windows Media™ logo printed on the box indicates that this unit can play back WMA data.

!Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

!This unit may not operate correctly depending on the application used to encode WMA files.

About MP3

Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenuegenerating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial,

DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the DivX® video codec from DivX, Inc. This unit can play DivX video files recorded on CD-R/RW/ROM and DVD-R/RW/ROM discs.

Keeping the same terminology as DVD video, individual DivX video files are called “Titles”. When naming files/titles on a CD-R/RW or a DVD-R/RW disc prior to burning, keep in mind that by default they will be played in alphabetical order.

Official DivX® Certified product

Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with standard playback of DivX® media files

!DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos

are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

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02

 

 

To protect the LCD screen

!Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the display when this unit is not being used. Extended exposure to direct sunlight can result in LCD screen malfunction due to the resulting high temperatures.

!When using a cellular phone, keep the antenna of the cellular phone away from the display to prevent disruption of the video by the appearance of spots, colored stripes, etc.

!Never touch the screen with anything besides your finger when operating the touch

panel function. The screen can scratch easily.

For viewing LCD comfortably

Due to its construction, the viewing angle of the LCD screen is limited. You can adjust it by changing either screen size or picture adjustment.

What the marks on DVDs indicate

The marks below may be found on DVD disc labels and packages. They indicate the type of images and audio recorded on the disc, and the functions you can use.

Mark Meaning

Indicates the number of audio sys-

2

tems.

2

 

Indicates the number of subtitle lan-

 

guages.

 

 

3

 

Indicates the number of viewing an-

 

gles.

 

 

16 : 9

LB

Indicates the picture size (aspect ratio:

screen width-to-height ratio) type.

 

 

2

 

 

3

 

Indicates the number of the region

 

 

4

 

where playback is possible.

ALL

Start You Before

Changing the wide screen size

By changing the screen size from 4:3 to 16:9, you can adjust the screen so that the screen can fit to the video image you are playing.

For details concerning operation, refer to

Changing the wide screen mode on page 45.

Changing the picture adjustment

You can make the best adjustment to the picture display by changing BRIGHTNESS,

CONTRAST, COLOR and HUE. You can also dim or enlight the overall picture image using

DIMMER.

For details concerning operation, refer to

Changing the picture adjustment on page 45.

When an operation is prohibited

When you are watching a DVD and attempt to perform an operation, it may not be performed because of the programming on the disc.

When this happens, the icon appears on the screen.

!The icon may not appear with certain discs.

Resetting the microprocessor

Pressing RESET lets you reset the microprocessor to its initial settings without changing the bookmark information.

The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions:

!Prior to using this unit for the first time after installation

!If the unit fails to operate properly

!When strange or incorrect messages appear on the display

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1Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed instrument.

!When using for the first time, pull out the film protruding from the tray.

WARNING

RESET button

Note

After completing connections or when you want to erase all memorized settings or return the unit to its initial (factory) settings, switch your engine ON or set the ignition switch to ACC ON before pressing RESET.

Feature demo mode

The feature demo automatically starts when you select the source OFF. The demo continues while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON. To cancel the feature demo, press and hold VOLUME/MUTE. To restart the feature demo, press and hold VOLUME/MUTE again. Remember that if the feature demo continues operating when the car engine is turned off, it may drain battery power.

Important

The red lead (ACC) of this unit should be connected to a terminal coupled with ignition switch on/off operations. If this is not done, the vehicle battery may be drained.

Use and care of the remote control

Installing the battery

Slide the tray on the back of the remote control out and insert the battery with the plus (+) and minus (–) poles aligned properly.

Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

CAUTION

!Use one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.

!Remove the battery if the remote control is not used for a month or longer.

!There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

!Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.

!Do not store the battery with metallic objects.

!If the battery leaks, wipe the remote control completely clean and install a new battery.

!When disposing of used batteries, comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institutions’ rules that apply in your country/area.

Using the remote control

Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate.

!The remote control may not function properly in direct sunlight.

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.

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1 SRC button

This unit is turned on by selecting a source. Press to cycle through all the available sources.

2 h(eject) button

Press to eject a disc from this unit.

3 RESET button

Press to return to the factory settings (initial settings).

4Disc loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

5VOLUME/MUTE button

Rotate it to increase or decrease the volume.

Press to cut the sound.

6 EQ button

Press to select various equalizer curves.

7 DISP OFF button

Press to turn the information display on or off.

8 AUX1 input jack (3.5 mm stereo/video jack)

Use to connect an auxiliary device.

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Button names

AVH mode

DVD mode

1

Remote control selec-

Switch to change the setting of the remote control. For details, refer to Setting re-

tion switch

mote control code type on page 41.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

SRC button

Press to cycle through all the available sources. Press and hold to turn the source

off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

ATT button

Press to quickly lower the volume level by about 90%. Press once more to return to

the original volume level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

VOLUME buttons

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO button

Press to change the audio language during DVD playback.

 

 

 

5

SUBTITLE button

Press to change the subtitle language during DVD playback.

 

 

 

 

ANGLE button

Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback.

 

 

 

6

RETURN button

Press to display the PBC (playback control) menu during PBC playback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control code: AVH or B

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a/bbuttons (DISC)

Not used.

Not used.

Remote control code: A

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to select the next/previous disc.

 

 

 

 

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Switch the operation mode between AVH, DVD and TV modes. Normally, set to

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AVH. For details, refer to Using the remote control operation mode switch on the

tion mode switch

 

next page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to operate the preprogrammed

 

Press to turn the bookmark function on

 

 

 

 

BOOK MARK button/

 

or off when your DVD player features

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functions for each source. (Refer to

 

PGM button

 

bookmark function. For details, refer to

 

Using the PGM button on page 50.)

 

 

 

 

DVD player’s operation manual.

 

 

 

 

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DIRECT button

Not used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control code: AVH

 

 

 

 

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REAR SOURCE button

Not used.

 

Not used.

 

Remote control code: A or B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to turn the DVD player on or off.

 

 

 

 

Remote control code: AVH

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DISPLAY button

Press to select different displays.

 

Not used.

 

Remote control code: A or B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to select different displays.

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Not used.

 

 

 

 

ton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press 0 to 10 to input numbers. Buttons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0 to 10 buttons, CLEAR

1 to 6 can operate the preset tuning for

 

Press to select a menu item on the

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Video CDs featuring PBC (playback con-

button

 

 

player or multi-CD player. Press CLEAR

 

trol).

 

 

 

 

 

to clear the input numbers.

 

 

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BACK button

Press to return to the previous display.

 

Not used.

 

 

Press to select the tuner band when

 

 

 

 

tuner is selected as a source. Also used

 

Press to switch mode between com-

 

 

to cancel the control mode of functions.

 

 

 

 

pressed audio and audio data (CD-DA)

 

 

Press to switch mode between com-

 

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BAND/ESC button

 

when playing discs with compressed

pressed audio and audio data (CD-DA)

 

 

 

 

audio and audio data (CD-DA) such as

 

 

when playing discs with compressed

 

 

 

 

CD-EXTRA and MIXED-MODE CDs.

 

 

audio and audio data (CD-DA) such as

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD-EXTRA and MIXED-MODE CDs.

 

 

 

PLAY/PAUSE (f)

 

 

 

 

Press to switch sequentially between playback and pause.

 

button

 

 

 

 

 

REVERSE (m) button

Press to perform fast reverse.

 

 

 

FORWARD (n) but-

Press to perform fast forward.

 

 

 

ton

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PREVIOUS (o) but-

Press to return to the previous track (chapter).

 

ton

 

 

 

 

 

NEXT (p) button

Press to go to the next track (chapter).

 

 

 

STEP (r/q) buttons

Press to move ahead one frame at a time during DVD/VideoCD playback. Press and

 

hold for one second to activate slow playback.

 

 

 

STOP (g) button

Press to stop playback.

 

 

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AUTO PLAY button

Press to turn the DVD auto-playback function on or off.

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a/bbuttons (FOLDER)

Press to select the next/previous folder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Move to do fast forward, reverse and

Move to select a menu on the DVD

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Thumb pad

track search controls. Click to recall

menu.

 

 

MENU.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MENU button

Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback.

 

 

 

TOP MENU button

Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.

 

 

 

 

 

Using the remote control operation mode switch

Basic Operations

There are three remote control operation modes on the remote control.

AVH mode operation

When operating this unit by remote control, the mode is normally switched to AVH.

DVD mode operation

If you switch the mode to DVD, the thumb pad and 0 to 10 operations are changed for the DVD player.

% When you want to operate the following functions, switch the mode to DVD:

!When operating the DVD menu by using the thumb pad. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 22.)

!When operating the PBC menu by using 0 to 10. (Refer to PBC playback on page 23.)

TV mode operation

TV operations available with a Pioneer TV tuner (e.g. GEX-P5750TV(P)) can be controled with AVH mode. TV mode is not used with this unit.

!For details concerning operation, refer to the TV tuner’s operation manuals.

Power ON/OFF

1

1 Source icon

Turning the unit on

%When using the touch panel keys, touch the source icon and then touch the desired source name.

The source names are displayed and selectable ones are highlighted.

%When using the button, press SRC to turn the unit on.

Turning the unit off

% When using the touch panel keys, touch the source icon and then touch OFF.

# When the source icon is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen.

% When using the button, press SRC and hold until the unit turns off.

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Selecting a source

You can select a source you want to listen to. To switch to the DVD player, load a disc in the unit. To switch to the iPod or USB, connect an iPod or USB portable audio player/USB memory to this unit.

%When using the touch panel keys, touch the source icon and then touch the desired source name.

The source names are displayed and selectable ones are highlighted.

!DVD – Built-in DVD player

!RADIO – Radio

!iPod – iPod

!USB – USB portable audio player/USB memory

!TEL – Bluetooth telephone

!BT-Audio – Bluetooth audio player

!S-DVD – DVD player/multi-DVD player

!MCD – Multi-CD player

!AUX 1 – AUX 1

!AUX 2 – AUX 2

!AV – AV input

!TV – Television

!EXT 1 – External unit 1

!EXT 2 – External unit 2

!REARVIEW – Rear view camera

!OFF – Turn the unit off

#When the source icon is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen.

#While operating the menu, you cannot select a source by touching the source icon.

#To close source select menu, touch ESC.

%When using the button, press SRC repeatedly to select a desired source.

Notes

!In the following cases, the sound source will not change.

When no unit corresponding to the selected source is connected.

When there is no disc or magazine in the player.

When AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off (refer to page 42).

When the AV (AV input) is not set to VIDEO (refer to page 46).

!AUX1 is set to VIDEO by default. Set the AUX1 to OFF when not in use (refer to Switching the auxiliary setting on page 42).

!REARVIEW (rear view camera) cannot be selected by pressing SRC.

!Image from rear view camera can be displayed automatically when the appropriate setting is conducted. For details, refer to Setting for rear view camera (back up camera) on page 47.

!External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such as ones available in the future) that, although incompatible as a source, enables control of basic functions with this unit. Two external units can be controlled with this unit. When two external units are connected, the external unit is automatically allocated to external unit 1 or external unit 2 by this unit.

!When this unit’s blue/white lead is connected to the vehicle’s auto-antenna relay control terminal, the vehicle’s antenna extends when this unit’s source is turned on. To retract the antenna, turn the source off.

Adjusting the volume

% Use VOLUME/MUTE to adjust the sound level.

Rotate VOLUME/MUTE to increase or decrease the volume.

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Activating the touch panel keys

1

1Touch panel keys

Touch to do various operations.

1 Touch the screen to activate the touch panel keys corresponding to each source.

The touch panel keys appear on the display.

# To go to the next group of touch panel keys,

Touch to select various sound quality controls.

3SYSTEM MENU key

Touch to select various setup functions.

4ESC key

Touch to cancel the control mode of functions.

1Touch AV MENU to display MENU.

The menu names are displayed and operable

ones are highlighted.

# When AV MENU is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen.

2Touch the desired key to display the function names you want to operate.

#To go to the next group of function names, touch NEXT.

#To return to the previous group of function names, touch PREV.

touch NEXT.

# To return to the previous group of touch panel keys, touch PREV.

2 Touch HIDE to hide the touch panel keys.

Note

If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically when selecting video sources.

Operating the menu

1 2 3

4

1FUNCTION MENU key

Touch to select functions for each source.

2AUDIO MENU key

3 Touch ESC to return to the display of each source.

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Radio

Basic Operations

Important

If you are using this unit in North, Central or South America, reset the AM tuning step (see

Setting the AM tuning step on page 42).

1 2

3

4

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1Source icon

2Band indicator

3Preset number indicator

4Frequency indicator

5LOCAL indicator

Appears when local seek tuning is on.

65(stereo) indicator

Appears when the selected frequency is being broadcast in stereo.

1Touch the source icon and then touch RADIO to select the radio.

2Touch BAND to select a band.

Touch BAND until the desired band (FM1, FM2, FM3 for FM or AM) is displayed.

3To perform manual tuning, briefly touch cor d.

4To perform seek tuning, keep touching cor dfor about one second and release.

The tuner will scan the frequencies until a broadcast strong enough for good reception is

found.

# You can cancel seek tuning by briefly touching either cor d.

# If you keep touching cor dyou can skip stations. Seek tuning starts as soon as you release the key.

Note

Listening AM radio while an iPod is charged from this unit may generate noise. In this case, turn the iPod charge setting off and noise is disappeared. (Refer to Switching the iPod charge setting on page 47.)

Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies

You can easily store up to six broadcast frequencies for later recall.

!Up to 18 FM stations, six for each of the three FM bands, and six AM stations can be stored in memory.

1Touch LIST to display the preset list.

2When you find a frequency that you want to store in memory keep touching one of preset tuning keys P1 to P6 until the beep sounds.

The selected radio station frequency has been stored in memory.

The next time you touch the same preset tuning key the radio station frequency is recalled from memory.

3Touch ESC to return to the ordinary display.

Note

You can also use aand bto recall radio station frequencies assigned to preset tuning keys P1 to

P6.

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1Touch AV MENU and then touch FUNCTION MENU to display the function names.

The function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted.

2Touch ESC to return to the frequency display.

# To return to the previous display, touch BACK.

FM: OFF—LEVEL1—LEVEL2—LEVEL3— LEVEL4

AM: OFF—LEVEL1—LEVEL2

The LEVEL4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations.

Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies

BSM (best stations memory) lets you automatically store the six strongest broadcast frequencies under preset tuning keys P1 to P6 and once stored there you can tune in to those frequencies with the touch of a key.

!Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM may replace broadcast frequencies you have saved using P1 to P6.

% Touch BSM on the function menu to turn BSM on.

BSM begins to flash. While BSM is flashing the six strongest broadcast frequencies will be stored under preset tuning keys P1 to P6 in order of their signal strength. When finished, BSM stops flashing.

# To cancel the storage process, touch BSM again.

Tuning in strong signals

Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception.

% Touch LOCAL on the function menu to set the sensitivity.

Touch LOCAL repeatedly until the desired level of sensitivity appears in the display.

There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and two levels for AM:

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Built-in DVD player

 

 

# With some DVD discs, a menu may be dis-

Basic Operations

 

 

played. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on the

 

 

next page.)

1 2

3

4

5

# With a Video CD featuring the PBC (playback

control) function, a menu is displayed. (Refer to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PBC playback on page 23.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

# To eject a disc, press h(eject).

2Touch the screen to display the touch panel keys.

3When playing a compressed audio or DivX, touch aor bto select a folder.

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1Source icon

2Media indicator

Shows the type of disc currently playing.

3Title/Folder number indicator

DVD: shows the title currently playing. Compressed audio and DivX: shows the folder currently playing.

4Chapter/track/file number indicator

DVD: shows the chapter currently playing. Video CD and CD: shows the track currently playing.

Compressed audio and DivX: shows the file currently playing.

5Play time indicator

6Variable message area

DVD video: shows the subtitle language, audio language and viewing angle.

CD TEXT, compressed audio, DivX and DVDVR: shows the text information of currently playing disc.

1 Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.

# To return to folder 01 (ROOT), touch and hold

. However, if folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback commences with folder 02.

is displayed only when the list is operated.

4 To skip back or forward to another chapter/track, briefly touch oor p.

# During PBC playback, a menu may be displayed if you perform these operations.

5 To perform fast forward or reverse, keep touching oor p.

When DVD, DivX disc or Video CD is playing, if you keep touching oor pfor five seconds, the icon mor nis highlighted. When this happens, fast reverse/fast forward continues even if you release oor p. To resume playback at a desired point, touch de.

# When playing DVD video or Video CD, fast forward/fast reverse may not be possible at certain locations on some discs. If this happens, normal playback automatically resumes.

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Playback will automatically start.

#Be sure to turn up the label side of a disc.

#After a disc has been inserted, use touch panel keys to select the DVD player.

#When the automatic playback function is on, this unit will cancel the DVD menu and automatically start playback from the first chapter of the first title. Refer to Automatic playback of DVDs on page 26.

Notes

!If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically when displaying video image.

!Read the precautions for discs and player on

Handling guideline of discs and player on page 82.

!If an error message such as ERROR-02-XX is displayed, refer to Error messages on page 79.

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!If bookmark function is on, DVD playback resumes from the selected point. For more details, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 24.

!If a disc contains a mixture of various media file types such as DivX and MP3, you can switch between media file types to play. Refer to Switching the media file type on this page.

!There is sometimes a delay between starting up disc playback and the sound being issued. When being read, FORMAT READ is displayed.

!When playing back files recorded as VBR (variable bit rate) files, the play time will not be correctly displayed if fast forward or reverse operations are used.

!When playing back WMA files, album title list does not appear.

!If the characters recorded on the disc are not compatible with this unit, those characters will not be displayed.

Basic playback controls

The table below shows the basic controls for playing discs. The following chapters cover other playback features in more details.

Key

What it does

 

 

de

Starts playback, pauses a disc that’s playing or

restarts a paused disc.

 

 

g

Stops playback.

 

 

Skips to the start of the current track, chapter or file, then to previous tracks/chapters/files.

o! Performs fast reverse by touching and holding o.

Skips to the next track, chapter or file.

p! Performs fast forward by touching and holding p.

Notes

!You can also perform fast forward or reverse by pressing and holding mor non the remote control.

!You may find with some DVD or Video CD discs that some playback controls do not work

in certain parts of the disc. This is not a malfunction.

Switching the media file type

When playing a disc containing a mixture of various media file types such as DivX and MP3, you can switch between media file types to play.

!This unit allows playback of the following media file type recorded on CD-R/RW/ROM discs.

Audio data (CD-DA)

Compressed audio files (WMA/MP3/ AAC)

DivX video files

!In case of DVD-R/RW/ROM, this unit does not allow playback of audio data (CD-DA).

% Touch MEDIA to switch between media file types.

Touch MEDIA repeatedly to switch between the following media file types:

CD (audio data (CD-DA))—WMA/MP3/AAC (compressed audio)—DivX (DivX video files)

Operating the DVD menu

Some DVDs allow you to select from the disc contents using a menu.

!This function is available for DVD video.

!You can display the menu by touching MENU or TOP MENU while a disc is playing. Touching either of these keys again lets you start playback from the location selected from the menu. For details, refer to the instructions provided with the disc.

Using DVD menu direct touch control

This function allows you to operate the DVD menu by touching the menu item directly.

% Touch the desired menu item on the DVD menu directly.

# Depending on the contents of DVD discs, this function may not work properly. In this case, using touch panel keys operate the DVD menu.

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Using the touch panel keys

1 Touch to display touch panel keys to operate the DVD menu.

#When the touch panel keys are not displayed, you can display them by touching the screen.

#To switch to the DVD menu direct touch control, touch TOUCH.

2Touch a, b, cor dto select the desired menu item.

3Touch ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected menu item.

#If you switch the remote control operation mode to DVD, the thumb pad on the remote control can also operate the DVD menu. (Refer to page 16.)

#The way to display the menu differs depending on the disc.

PBC playback

During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC (Playback Control), PBC ON is displayed. You can operate PBC menu with 10Key.

! This function is available for Video CD.

1 When PBC menu is displayed, touch SEARCH and then touch 10Key.

# Depending on the discs, the menu may be two or more pages long. In such case, touch o or pto display the next or previous menu.

2Touch 0 to 9 corresponding to a menu number and then touch ENTER to start playback.

Playback starts from the selected menu item.

3Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.

Notes

!You can display the menu by touching RETURN during PBC playback. For details, refer to the instructions provided with the disc.

!PBC playback of Video CD cannot be cancelled.

!During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC (Playback Control), PBC ON, search and time search functions cannot be used nor can you select the range for repeat play.

Playing DivX® VOD content

Some DivX VOD (video on demand) content may only be playable a fixed number of times. When you load a disc containing this type of DivX VOD content, the remaining number of plays is shown on-screen and you then have the option of playing the disc (thereby using up one of the remaining plays), or stopping. If you load a disc that contains expired DivX VOD content (for example, content that has zero remaining plays), Rental Expired. is displayed.

!If your DivX VOD content allows an unlimited number of plays, then you may load the disc into your player and play the content as often as you like, and no message will be displayed.

Important

!In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit with your

DivX VOD content provider. About your registration code, refer to Displaying your DivX®

VOD registration code on page 41.

!DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Digital Rights Management) system. This restricts playback of content to specific, registered devices.

% If the message is displayed after loading a disc containing DivX VOD content, touch PLAY.

Playback of the DivX VOD content will start.

#To skip to the next file, touch NEXT PLAY.

#If you do not want to play the DivX VOD content, touch STOP.

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Skipping back or forward to another title

! This function is available for DVD.

% To skip back or forward to another title, touch aor b.

Touching askips to the start of the next title. Touching bskips to the start of the previous title.

Title numbers are displayed for eight seconds.

# To switch between groups of touch panel keys, touch NEXT or PREV.

Selecting the play mode

You have two methods for playing DVD-VR disc; ORIGINAL (original) and PLAYLIST (playlist).

!Titles created with DVD recorders are called original. Based on original, rearranged titles are called playlist. Playlists are created on DVD-R/RW discs.

!This function is available for DVD-VR.

% Touch MODE CHANGE to switch the play mode.

If the play mode is changed, playback starts from the beginning of the selected play mode.

Resume playback (Bookmark)

The Bookmark function lets you resume playback from a selected scene the next time the disc is loaded.

! This function is available for DVD video.

% During playback, touch BOOKMARK at the point you want to resume playback next time.

The selected scene will be bookmarked so that playback resumes from that point next time. You can bookmark up to five discs. After that, the oldest bookmark is replaced by the new one.

#To switch between groups of touch panel keys, touch NEXT or PREV.

#To clear the bookmark on a disc, keep touching BOOKMARK during playback.

#If you switch the remote control operation mode to DVD, you can also bookmark a disc using BOOK MARK on the remote control. (Refer to page 16.)

#You can also bookmark a disc by pressing and holding EJECT at the point you want to bookmark. Next time you load the disc, playback will resume from the bookmarked point. Note that you can only bookmark one disc using this method. To clear the bookmark on a disc, press EJECT.

CM skip/CM back

This function skips a reproduced image for a specified time. If the currently playing disc contains commercials, it is possible to skip them.

! This function is available for DVD.

% To skip progressively backward or forward, touch or .

Each time you touch or it changes steps in the following order:

CM back

5 sec.—15 sec.—30 sec.—1.0 min.—2.0 min.—3.0 min.—0 sec.

CM skip

30 sec.—1.0 min.—1.5 min.—2.0 min.—3.0 min.—5.0 min.—10.0 min.—0 sec.

Searching for the part you want to play

You can use the search function to find the part you want to play.

!This function is available for DVD, DivX disc and Video CD.

!Chapter search, track search and time search are not possible when disc playback has been stopped.

!During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC (playback control), this function cannot be operated.

1 Touch SEARCH.

# To switch between groups of touch panel keys, touch NEXT or PREV.

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2 Touch the desired search option (e.g., CHAP.).

# You cannot operate this step during DivX disc playback.

3 Touch 0 to 9 to input the desired number.

#To cancel the inputted numbers, touch C.

#In the time search function, to select 1 hour 11 minutes, convert the time into 71 minutes 00 seconds and touch 7, 1, 0 and 0 in that order.

4 Touch ENTER.

This starts playback from the selected part.

Note

With DVD discs featuring a menu, you can also touch MENU or TOP MENU and then make selections from the displayed menu.

Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio)

DVDs can provide audio playback with different languages and different systems (Dolby Digital, DTS etc.). With DVDs featuring multiaudio recordings, you can switch between languages/audio systems during playback.

!This function is available for DVD and DivX disc.

% Touch AUDIO during playback.

Each time you touch AUDIO it switches between audio systems.

# To switch between groups of touch panel keys, touch NEXT or PREV.

Notes

!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 DVD SETUP. For details, refer to Setting the audio language on page 38.

!Only digital output of DTS audio is possible. If this unit’s optical digital outputs are not con-

nected, DTS audio will not be output, so select an audio setting other than DTS.

!Display indications such as Dolby D and 5.1ch indicate the audio system recorded on the DVD. Depending on the setting, playback may not be with the same audio system as that indicated.

!Touching AUDIO during fast forward/fast reverse, pause or slow motion playback returns you to normal playback.

Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle)

With DVDs featuring multi-subtitle recordings, you can switch between subtitle languages during playback.

!This function is available for DVD and DivX disc.

% Touch SUBTITLE during playback.

Each time you touch SUBTITLE it switches between subtitle languages.

# To switch between groups of touch panel keys, touch NEXT or PREV.

Notes

!With some DVDs, switching between subtitle languages may only be possible using a menu display.

!You can also switch between subtitle languages using DVD SETUP. For details, refer to

Setting the subtitle language on page 38.

!Touching SUBTITLE during fast forward/fast reverse, pause or slow motion playback returns you to normal playback.

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Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle)

With DVDs featuring multi-angle (scenes shot from multiple angles) recordings, you can switch among viewing angles during playback.

!This function is available for DVD video.

!During playback of a scene shot from mul-

tiple angles, the angle icon is displayed. Turn angle icon display on or off using DVD SETUP. For details, refer to Setting the angle icon display on page 39.

% Touch ANGLE during playback of a scene shot from multiple angles.

Each time you touch ANGLE it switches between angles.

# To switch between groups of touch panel keys, touch NEXT or PREV.

Note

Touching ANGLE during fast forward/fast reverse, pause or slow motion playback returns you to normal playback.

Frame-by-frame playback

This lets you move ahead one frame at a time during playback.

!This function is available for DVD and Video CD.

% Touch rduring playback.

Each time you touch r, you move ahead one frame.

#To return to normal playback, touch de.

#To switch between groups of touch panel keys, touch NEXT or PREV.

#With some discs, images may be unclear during frame-by-frame playback.

Slow motion playback

This lets you slow down playback speed.

!This function is available for DVD and Video CD.

% Keep touching runtil is displayed during playback.

The icon is displayed, forward slow motion playback begins.

#Touching rduring slow motion playback, you can change the playback speed in four steps as follows:

1/16—1/8—1/4—1/2

#To switch between groups of touch panel keys, touch NEXT or PREV.

#To return to normal playback, touch de.

Notes

!There is no sound during slow motion playback.

!With some discs, images may be unclear during slow motion playback.

!Reverse slow motion playback is not possible.

Return to the specified scene

You can return to the specified scene where the DVD you are currently playing has been preprogrammed to return.

! This function is available for DVD video.

% Touch RETURN to return to the specified scene.

#To switch between groups of touch panel keys, touch NEXT or PREV.

#If a specified scene has not been preprogrammed in DVD disc, this function is not possible.

Automatic playback of DVDs

When a DVD disc with DVD menu is inserted, this unit will cancel the DVD menu automatically and start playback from the first chapter of the first title.

!This function is available for DVD video.

!Some DVDs may not operate properly. If this function is not fully operated, turn this function off and start playback.

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% Touch AUTO PLAY to turn automatic playback on.

#To turn automatic playback off, touch

AUTO PLAY again.

#You can also turn automatic playback on or off by pressing AUTO PLAY button on the remote control.

#To switch between groups of touch panel keys, touch NEXT or PREV.

#When the automatic playback is on, you cannot operate repeating play of DVD disc (refer to Repeating play on the next page).

Text information

Text information recorded on a disc can be displayed. Text information is displayed on variable message area.

!This function is available for CD TEXT, compressed audio disc, DivX disc and DVD-VR.

Displaying text information

% Touch INFO.

Touch INFO repeatedly to switch between the following settings:

For CD TEXT discs

: disc title—: disc artist name—: track title—: track artist name

For compressed audio discs

: folder name— : file name— : album title— : track title— : artist name

For DivX discs

: folder name— : file name

For DVD-VR discs

/ : playback mode— : title name

Notes

!Some discs have certain information encoded on the disc during manufacture. These discs may contain such information as the CD title, track title, artist’s name and playback time and are called CD TEXT discs.

!If specific information has not been recorded on a CD TEXT disc, No XXXX will be displayed (e.g., No name).

!If specific information has not been recorded on a compressed audio disc, No XXXX will be displayed (e.g., No name).

!When playing back WMA files, album title is not displayed.

Selecting tracks from the track list

Track list lets you see the list of tracks on a disc and select one of them to play back. When playing a CD TEXT disc, track titles are displayed.

! This function is available for CD.

1Touch LIST.

2Touch or to switch between the lists of tracks.

3Touch your favorite track.

That selection will begin to play.

4 Touch ESC to return to the ordinary display.

Selecting files from the file name list

File name list lets you see the list of file names (or folder names) and select one of them to playback.

!This function is available for compressed audio disc and DivX disc.

1Touch LIST.

2Touch or to switch between the lists of titles.

3Touch your favorite file name (or folder name).

That selection will begin to play.

# When you have selected a folder, a list of the names of the files (or the folders) in it can be viewed. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the desired file name.

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#To return to the previous list (the folder one level higher), touch .

#To return to folder 01 (ROOT), touch and hold

. However, if folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback commences with folder 02.

4 Touch ESC to return to the ordinary display.

For Video CD and CD, play range can be selected from DISC (disc repeat) and TRACK (track repeat).

For compressed audio and DivX, play range can be selected from DISC (disc repeat), FOLDER (folder repeat) and FILE (file repeat).

!During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC (playback control), this function cannot be operated.

Selecting titles from the title list

Title list lets you see the list of titles on a disc and select one of them to play back.

! This function is available for DVD-VR.

1Touch LIST.

2Touch or to switch between the lists of titles.

3Touch your favorite title.

That selection will begin to play.

4 Touch ESC to return to the ordinary display.

Introduction of advanced operations

1Touch AV MENU and then touch FUNCTION MENU to display the function names.

The function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted.

2Touch ESC to return to the playback display.

# To return to the previous display, touch BACK.

Repeating play

Tracks in a play range are played repeatedly. Play range varies depending on the media. For DVD, play range can be selected from DISC (disc repeat), TITLE (title repeat) and CHAPTER (chapter repeat).

% Touch REPEAT on the function menu to select the repeat range.

!TITLE – Repeat the current title

!CHAPTER – Repeat the current chapter

!TRACK – Repeat the current track

!FILE – Repeat just the current file

!FOLDER – Repeat the current folder

!DISC – Play through the current disc

Notes

!If you perform chapter search or fast forward/ reverse, the repeat play range changes to

DISC.

!If you select another folder during repeat play, the repeat play range changes to DISC.

!When playing back compressed audio or DivX, if you perform track search or fast forward/reverse during FILE, the repeat play range changes to FOLDER.

!When playing back Video CD or CD, if you perform track search or fast forward/reverse during TRACK, the repeat play range changes to

DISC.

!When FOLDER is selected, it is not possible to play back a subfolder of that folder.

!When playing discs with compressed audio and audio data (CD-DA), repeat play performs within the currently playing data type even if DISC is selected.

Playing tracks in random order

Tracks in a selected repeat range are played in random order.

!This function is available for CD and compressed audio disc.

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1 Select the repeat range.

Refer to Repeating play on the previous page.

2 Touch RANDOM on the function menu to turn random play on.

Tracks will play in a random order within the previously selected repeat range.

# To turn random play off, touch RANDOM again.

Scanning tracks or folders

Scan play lets you hear the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD.

When playing the compressed audio disc, the first 10 seconds of each track of the current folder (or the first track of each folder) is played.

!This function is available for CD and compressed audio disc.

1 Select the repeat range.

Refer to Repeating play on the previous page.

2Touch SCAN on the function menu to turn scan play on.

The first 10 seconds of each track is played.

3When you find the desired track (or folder) touch SCAN again.

Note

After track or folder scanning is finished, normal playback of the tracks will begin again.

can operate this function. (Refer to Setting for digital output on page 41.)

% Touch L/R SELECT on the function menu to select the audio output.

Touch L/R SELECT repeatedly until the desired audio output appears in the display.

!L+R – left and right

!LEFT – left

!RIGHT – right

!MIX – mixing left and right

Note

Depending on the disc and the playback location on the disc, the function may not be selectable, indicating that operating this function is not possible.

Using compression

Using the COMP (compression) function lets you adjust the sound playback quality of this unit.

% Touch COMPRESSION on the function menu to select your favorite setting. OFF—COMP1—COMP2

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Selecting audio output

When playing DVD video discs recorded with LPCM audio, you can switch the audio output. When playing Video CD discs, you can switch between stereo and monaural audio output.

!This function is available for DVD and Video CD.

!This function is not possible when disc playback has been stopped.

!If you select Linear PCM, when playing a disc recorded on a dual mono mode, you

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