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Contents

FEATURES 3

Expanding Systems...................................................................................................... 3

PRECAUTIONS ...............•........................................................................................... 4

CONTROLS/COMMANDES/CONTROLES 5

Names of Buttons......................................................................................................... 6

Outline of Button and Touchkey Operation 7

Remote Control............................................................................................................ 10

Functions

CAUTIONS

Operation panel 13

Cleaning....................................................................................................................... 13

Handling Discs 14

DVD VIDEO SYSTEM 15

DVD Video Features 15

Discs............................................................................................................................. 16

About the registered marks etc. 16

OPERATIONS..............................................................................................................

Basic Operations.......................................................................................................... 18

Radio Operations

DVD Video Player Operations...................................................................................... 22

ACCESSORIES

iPod Operations............................................................................................................

AUX In Operations. 32

Sirius Radio Operations... 33

TROUBLESHOOTING

ERROR DISPLAYS......................................................................................................

1O.SPECIFICATIONS 37

INSTALLATIONAND WIRE CONNECTION MANUAL. 38

Remote Control Unit Buttons

HANDLING 13

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WARNING

For your safety, the driver whiledriving. Please note prohibited external

When the inside of the caris verycold and the

law in some countries. Also, while driving, keep the volumetoa level at which

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watching and operating any video sourceswhiledrivingare

player is used soon after switching on the heater, moisture may form on the disc (DVDI CD) or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If

moisture forms on the disc

(DVD/CD), wipe

off with a soft cloth. If moisture formsonthe optical parts of the player, do not use the player for about one hour. The condensation will disappear naturally allowing normal operation.

2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which cause severe vibration may cause the sound to skip.

This unit uses a precision mechanism. Even in

the event that trouble arises, never open the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate the rotating parts.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

watch any video sources and/or operate the controls

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Names

Buttons

Note:

Be sure to read this chapter while referring to the

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front diagrams for chapter

5 (unfold).

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CONTROLS"on

[POWER/MUTE] Button

• Press this button to turn on the power. Keep pressing this button more than 1 second to turn off the power.

• Press this button to attenuate the sound of the receiver, press again to restore sound.

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OPEN/CLOSE Button

• Use this button to open/close the operation panel.

• Keep pressing this button more than 2 seconds to adjust the angle of the operation panel. The angle of the operation panel is adjustable range of 0° to 30°. (MAX385VD only)

the

Sensor

• Receiver for the remote control unit (operating range: 30°

all directions).

[AM/FM] Button

• Use this button to enter the AM/FM tuner

mode from any source.

• Once

press FM3, and

the AM/FM tuner mode, you can

to change bands between FM1, FM2,

bands.

[Reset] Button

• Press this button to reset the unit.

[MONI/ADJ] button

• Press this button to enter/exit the playback information mode while

• Keep pressing this button more than 1 second to enter/exit the Monitor Adjust mode.

DVD mode.

[BAND] Button

• Use this button to enter the AM/FM tuner mode from any source.

• Onceinthe AM/FM tuner mode, you can press

to change bands between FM1, FM2,

FM3, and

bands.

[MENU] Button

• Pressing this buttoninthe any mode will return the unit to the main menu.

• The main menu allows selection of any avail-

able source to included AMiFM tuner, DVD mode, AV input, Sirius radio, and iPod mode. The main menu also has a MONITOR OFF function to turn off the display to reduce glare or distraction while driving.

• The

SETIING menu. Please do not make adjustments to the setting menu while the vehicle is

menu is also locatedinthe main

motion.

[DVD] Button

• Press this button to enter the DVD mode from any source.

[AS/PS] Button

• Press this button to start the preset scan mode.

• Press and hold this button to start the auto preset

scan and setting mode. This function is very useful when traveling to unfamiliar areas.

[~]

(EJECT) Button

• Use this button to eject the disc setinthis unit.

[Mode] Button

Press this button to scroll through the available sources such as AM/FM tuner, DVD mode, AV input, Sirius Radio, and iPod mode.

[~!II]

Button

• Press this button to enter the play pause mode in

the DVD/CD/MP3IWMA , and iPod modes.

Press the button again to resume playback.

[A],

• Use these buttons to change to the previous/

• Use these buttons to select a track in the CD,

• Use these buttons to select a chapter in the

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next preset station in the TUNER/Sirius Radio modes.

MP3IWMA,and iPod modes. DVD video mode.

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Buttons

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Button

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TUNER mode operation

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Touchkey Operation

(Key Pad screen)

(Preset List screen)

• Selects desired station.

• Enters desired PRESET.

Note:

*1: These images indicate the buttons to press or

keys to touch.

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Outline

Button

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Touchkey Operation

DVD Video mode operation

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Note:

When displaying moviesinDVD video mode, touching the screen surface will cause the DVD PLAYER mode screen to be displayed.

Adjusting audio/video settings

(SEL)

(AUDIO menu)

(SEARCH menu)

(PICTURE menu)

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Replacing the Batteries

Press the retention tab and pull out the battery tray and remove the old battery.

Insert the new CR2025 battery and slide the battery tray back same direction that you removed it. Please ensure the tray is insertedinthe correct direction.

Note:

Using batteries improperly can cause them to explode. Take note

• When replacing batteries, replace both batteries new

with

• Do notshort-circuit, disassemble

• Do not dispose

• Dispose

ones.

spent batteries properly.

the remote control the

the following points:

heatbatteries.

batteries into fireorflames.

[SUB

TITLEIVIDEO iPod

[ANGLE/AUDIO iPod MODE*]

MODE*]

* Only when capable iPod

connected

VRX485VD/MAX385VD

Functions

You can use the remote control unit to control the MAX385VD and VRX485VD.

Note:

•

The

wireless remote control operation

Remote Control Unit Buttons

may

not be optimalindirect sunlight.

Shared modes

[MODE] button

• Press this button to scroll through the various available sources such as the AM/FM tuner, DVD player, iPod, Sirius Radio, or AUX IN.

[VOLUME] buttons

• Increase and decrease volume.

[MUTE] button

• Turns muteonand off.

[POWER] button

• Press this button to turn the unitonor off. menu screens.

[OPEN] button

• Press this button to OPEN or CLOSE the

motorized screen. Please ensure there are no obstructions before starting the operation.

[MENU] button

• Press this button to enter the MAIN MENU. From the main menu, you can select your desired source or change your settings.

[PIC] button

• Press this button to change your monitor settings such as Brightness, Color, and Contrast.

[SEL] button

• Press this button to change your audio settings such as Tone, Fader, and Balance.

[ESC] button

• Press this button to exit selection and adjustment menus.

TUNER/Satellite Radio mode

[BAND] button

• Switches reception band.

[0 - 9] buttons

• Use in the Key Pad screen to set the radio frequency or Satellite Radio channels.

• Use to select the preset number List screen.

[SEARCH] button

• Press to show/hide the Key Pad screen.

[OK] button

• Press to fix the entered datainthe Key Pad screen.

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[~]

• Press to seek the next available higher or lower station mode,you will scroll through the categories.

buttons

TUNER mode.InSirius Radio

the Preset

[

.....

[~]

buttons

• Press to manually select the next higher or lower station modes.

[.A], [~] buttons

• Press to scroll through the saved presets the TUNER mode. Press [OK] to tune to the

highlighted preset.

[INFO] button

• Press to switchinand out of the LIST mode

while

TUNER and Satellite Radio

the TUNER/ Sirius Radio mode.

DVD PLAYER mode

[INFO] button

• Press to turnonand off the playtime display the DVD video.

• Press to switch while playing CD audio.

[SEARCH] button

• Press to open the direct search menu while the DVD video mode.

[OK]

• Press to select, play or pause video and

• Press to stop video and audio media playback.

[0 - 9] buttons

• Press to enter DVD video chapters/titlesinthe

• Press to set the track/folder numberof the CD,

[DISC SEL] button

• Press to show/hide the Track List screeninthe

• Press to show/hide the Folder List screen

[TITLE] button

• Press to go to the title menu on the DVD.

button

audio media.

[

./BAND]

Key Pad screen. . or

MP3IWMAinthe Key Pad screen.

CD mode. MP3IWMA mode.

[ROOT] button

• Press to go to the root menu on the DVD.

[.A],

[~],

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• Press to select button items on the menu screen of a DVD video.

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• Press [ screens

and out of the LIST mode

button

[~]

buttons

[~]

to scroll the through the page

the CD and MP3IWMA modes.

the

VRX485VD/MAX385VD

Functions

[

.....

[~]

• Press to select the nexthigher or lower chapter number

• Press to select the next higheror lowertrack

CD.

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• Press to perform fast-forward and fastbackward. Press again to advance to higher

speed reversing or forwarding such as 2x, 4x, ax and 16x. Press once more to resume normal speed playback.

Remote Control Unit Buttons

buttons

DVD video mode.

] buttons

[RPn button

• Press to perform chapter repeatinthe DVD video mode, and track repeat WMA modes.

• Press again mode or folder repeat in MP3IWMA mode.

mode, this will activate the repear

• Press again to perform all repeatinMP3IWMA

playback mode.

perform title repeatinDVD video

[A->B] button

• Press to set initial starting point of repeat. The screen will show 'REP A-'.

• Press again to set repeat ending point.

The screen will show 'REP A-B'

• Press again to turn off A-B repeating. The

screen will show 'REP AB Off'

[ZOOM] button

• Press to turnonand zoominwhileinDVD Video mode. You can zoom

CD and MP3/

up to

3x.

all

mode.

iPodmode

[OK]

button

• Press to play or pause the selected media.

[.],

[~]

buttons

• Press to scroll the list screens.

[

.....

[~]

• Press to select the next higher or lower track numbers.

[

....

[~]

• Press to perform fast-forward or fast-backward searching. Press again to change the speed

to 2x, 4x, ax or 16x.

buttons

[AUDIO] button

• Press to switch the AUDIO functioninthe DVD video mode.

[SUB-T]button

• Press to display subtitlesinthe DVD video mode.

[ANGLE] button

• Press to switch the ANGLE functioninthe DVD

video mode when the Angle mark

displayed.

VRX485VO/MAX385VO

CAUTIONS

HANDLING

Operation panel

For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions.

• The operation panel will operate properly temperature range of 0 to 60°C.

• Do not allow any liquids on the set from drinks, umbrellas etc. Doing so may damage the internal circuitry.

• Do not disassemble or modify the set way. Doing so may result

• Subjecting the operation panel to shocks may result

breakage, deformation or other

damage.

•

not let cigarettes burn the display. Doing so

may damage or deform the cabinet.

• If a problem should occur, have the set inspected at your store of purchase.

•

not insert objects or pokeinthe space between the operation panel and the main unit when the panel is tilted.

damage.

any

Cleaning

• Cleaning the cabinet

Use a soft, dry cloth and gently wipe off the dirt. For tough dirt, apply some neutral detergent

diluted gently, then wipe again with a dry cloth.

Do not use benzene, thinner, car cleaner, etc.,

as these substances may damage the cabinet or cause the paint to peel. Also, leaving rubber or plastic products for long periods

water to a soft cloth, wipe off the dirt

contact with the cabinet

time may cause stains.

• The remote control unit may not work if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight.

•

extremely cold weather, the display movementmayslow down and the displaymay darken, but this display will work normally when the temperature increases.

• Small black and shiny spots inside the liquid crystal panel are normal for LCD products.

• The touchkeys slightly touched. Do not press the touchkey screen with much force.

• Do not push the case surrounding the touchkey panel with much force. This may cause malfunctioning of the touchkeys.

not a malfunction. The

the display operate when

• Cleaning the liquid crystal panel

The liquid crystal panel tends to collectdust, so wipe it off occasionally with a soft cloth. The surface hard objects.

easily scratched, so do not rubitwith

VRX485VD/MAX385VD

Handling Discs

Handling

• New discs may have some roughness around the edges. If such discs are used, the player may not work or the sound may skip. Use a ball-point pen or the like to remove any roughness from the edge of the disc.

Ball-point pen

~~~.

• Never stick labelsonthe surface of the disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen.

• Never other glue on it or with peeling off marks. If you

try to play such a disc, you may not be able to get it back out of the DVD player or it may damage the DVD player.

• Do not use discs that have large scratches, are misshapen, cracked, etc. Use of such discs may cause misoperation or damage.

• To remove a disc from its storage case, press down out, holding it carefully by the edges.

• Do not use commercially available disc protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These may damage the disc or cause breakdown of the internal mechanism.

playa

disc with any cellophane tape or

the center of the case and lift the disc

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Storage

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or any heat source.

• Do not expose discs to excess humidity or

dust.

• Do not expose discs to direct heat from heaters.

Cleaning

• To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft cloth and wipe of the disc to the circumference.

• Do not use any solvents, such as commercially available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner to clean discs.

• After using special disc cleaner, let the disc dry off well before playing

a straight line from the center

it.

On Discs

• Exercise a good precaution when loading a disc. The operation panel will close automatically when leaving it open for a while.

• Never turn off the power and remove the unit from the car with a disc loaded.

ACAUTION

For your safety, the driver or

eject a

while driving.

disc

opening the operation panel

should

not

insert

VRX485VD/MAX385VD

DVD videoisa high-quality digital video source that provides crisp and clear images. One 12 cm disc

contains either one film or four hours of music.

DVD

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This unit provides the following functions

caddition

quality of DVD video.

Note:

• The functions described in this section, for example, the recordedlanguage, subtitles, angles, etc. differ depending on the OVO video disc. Refer to

• Some disc functions described in this manual.

Multi-sound function

DVD video can store up to 8 languages for one

film; select the language of your preference.

• The languages stored on the discare indicated

by the icon shown below.

Multi-angle function

A DVD video that is filmed from multiple angles allows you to select the angle of choice.

• The number of recorded angles are indicated

by the icon shown below.

Video Features

to the high image quality and sound

the instructions providedwith the OVO video.

may

operate differently from

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Multi-story function

When a DVD video contains more than one story for a film, you can select the story you wish to enjoy. The operation procedures vary with the disc; observethe instructions for selecting a story provided during playback.

Menu screens

Menus canbecalled up during DVD video playback to perform menu setting.

• Example showing menu display

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Subpicture (subtitles) function

A DVD video can record subtitles for up to 32 languages and you can select the language of the subtitles you wish to see.

• The numberof recorded subtitle languages are indicated by the icon shown below.

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