Clarion VRX 745VD User Manual

Owner’s manual & Installation manual

Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation

Manual de instrucciones y de instalación

VRX745VD

AM/FM DVD VIDEO / VIDEO CD / CD / MP3 PLAYER / CD CHANGER CONTROLLER WITH 7" LC DISPLAY

CONTRÔLEUR DE RADIO AM/FM/LECTEUR DVD VIDÉO /CD VIDÉO/CD/MP3/CHANGEUR CD AVEC AFFICHEUR À CRISTAUX LIQUIDES DE 7 POUCESl

CONTROLADOR DE RADIO DE AM/FM, REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS DVD/VIDEODISCOS CD/CD/MP3/CAMBIADOR DE DISCOS CD CON VISUALIZADOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO DE 7"

Thank you for purchasing the Clarion VRX745VD.

∗ This owner’s manual is for the VRX745VD. ∗ Please read this owner’s manual in its entirety before operating this equipment. ∗ After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment). ∗ Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual. ∗ This manual includes the operating procedures of the CD changer, DVD changer, TV tuner, SIRIUS,

5.1ch surround decoder. The CD changer, TV tuner, 5.1ch surround decoder and DVD Changer have their own manuals, but no explanations for operating them are described.

Contents

1. FEATURES ................................................................................................................... 2

2. PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................ 3

3. CONTROLS ................................................................................................................... 5

4. NOMENCLATURE ......................................................................................................... 6

5. DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................ 8

6. OUTLINE OF BUTTON AND TOUCHKEY OPERATION............................................ 10

7. REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................................... 16

8. DCP .............................................................................................................................. 19

9. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING ........................................................................................ 20

10. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM .................................................................................................. 21

11. OPERATIONS ..............................................................................................................23

Basic Operations .......................................................................................................... 23

Radio Operations ......................................................................................................... 30

DVD Video Player Operations ...................................................................................... 32

VISUAL Operations ...................................................................................................... 44

CD Changer Operations ............................................................................................... 44

DVD Changer Operations ............................................................................................ 47

TV Operations .............................................................................................................. 47

SIRIUS Operations ....................................................................................................... 49

Other Functions ............................................................................................................ 52

5.1 ch Surround Decoder Operations .......................................................................... 54

12. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ........................................................................................... 57

13. ERROR DISPLAYS ...................................................................................................... 59

14. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 60

Installation and wire connection manual ........................................................................ 61

1. FEATURES

■ Fully-Motorized 7" Widescreen LCD

■ Touch Panel Control

■ DVD Video/CD-DA/MP3/Video CD Play

Capability

■ RCA 6-Channel Output

■ Built-in 53W × 4 Amplifier

■

CeNET with Balanced Audio Line Transmission and Dynamic Noise Canceling

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■ Multi Angle, Multi Story, Slow Motion Capability

■ ID3 Tag Capability

■ CD TEXT Capable

■ CD-R/CD-RW Compatible

■ 5.1 Channel Decoder for DTS and

Dolby Digital Capability

■ Optical Digital Output

2.PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

For your safety, the driver should not watch the TV or operate the controls while driving. Please note that watching and operating the TV while driving are prohibited by law in some countries. Also, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard.

1. When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switching on the heater, moisture may form on the disc (DVD/ CD) or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If moisture forms on the disc (DVD/CD), wipe it off with a soft cloth. If moisture forms on the 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.

3. 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.

4. TV broadcast reception When receiving the TV broadcasts, the

strength of the signals changes since the car is moving, so in some cases it may not be possible to receive clear pictures.

• TV signals are strongly linear, so reception is

affected by buildings, mountains and other obstacles.

• Such external factors such as electric train

lines, a high voltage lines, and signal devices may disturb the picture or cause noise.

∗ If the reception is poor, switch to a station

with good reception.

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

INFORMATION FOR USERS:.

CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL.

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Handling Discs

Handling

• New discs may have some roughness around the edges. If such discs are used, the player

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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

Roughness

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

• Never play a disc with any cellophane tape or 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 on the center of the case and lift the disc 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.

Storage

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

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Do not expose discs to excess humidity or dust.

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Do not expose discs to direct heat from heaters.

Cleaning

• To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center 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 it.

On Discs

• Exercise a good precaution when loading a

disc with the panel open.

• Never turn off the power and remove the unit

from the car with a disc loaded.

CAUTION

With the screen open, a driver may not see the disc insertion slot. For your safety, insert a disc with the screen closed.

Even when the screen is closed, however, the recessed disc slot may be difficult for a driver to see, care is needed whenever inserting discs.

No/Non

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5. 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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

Be sure to unfold and read the next page.

Veuillez déplier et vous référer à la page suivante.

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CONTROLS / COMMANDES / CONTROLES

4.NOMENCLATURE

Names of Buttons

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Note:

• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).

Español

With the Front panel open / Avec le panneau avant ouvert / Con el panel frontal abierto

Note: Be sure to unfold this page and refer to the front diagrams as you read each chapter.

Remarque: Veuillez déplier cette page et vous référer aux schémas quand vous lisez chaque chapitre.

Nota: Cuando lea los capítulos, despliegue esta página y consulte los diagramas.

[VOL] button

• Use this button to increase/decrease the volume.

[DISP] button

• Use this button to switch the indications such as play status on the information panel.

[OPEN] button

• Use this button to open/close the liquid crystal panel.

• Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds or longer so that the liquid crystal panel is positioned horizontally when the liquid crystal panel is open (Air Conditioner Operation mode).

[FRONT OPEN] button

• Use this button to open the Front panel.

[SENSOR]

• Remote control infrared sensor.

[ISR] button

• Use this button to enter the ISR (Instant station recall) standby mode.

• Press and hold this button for 2 seconds or longer to store the current station into ISR memory in the radio mode.

[DIRECT] button

• Use this button to select a preset channel in the radio/SIRIUS/TV mode.

• Use this button to select a disc in the changer mode.

• Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] button for 2 seconds or longer to store the current station into preset memory.

[a], [d] buttons

• Use this button to tune to a station in the radio/SIRIUS/TV mode.

• Use this button to select a track in the CD, Video CD, MP3 and CD changer mode.

• Use this button to select a chapter in the DVD video and DVD changer mode.

[s] button

• Press this button to enter the play pause mode in the DVD video mode and changer mode. Press the button again to resume playback.

• Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to mute the sound in the DVD video mode and changer mode.

• Press this button to mute the sound in the radio/SIRIUS/TV/VISUAL mode.

[BAND] button

• Press this button to switch the receiving bands for radio/SIRIUS/TV mode, etc. Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to switch the SEEK/MANUAL tuning modes.

• Use this button to move to the first track on a disc in the DVD video mode.

• Use this button to switch to the next disc in the changer mode.

[FUNC] button

• Press this button to turn on the power. Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to turn off the power.

• Press this button to switch the modes such as radio.

[ADJ] button

• Shows the ADJUST MODE menu to change the settings when the liquid crystal panel is open.

• Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer, the liquid crystal panel can be switched to a composite screen to lock the monitor. (To enable this function, go to the GENERAL menu (within the ADJUST MODE menu), and use the [CONNECT] key to select

“NAVI” or “OTHERS”).

When the Front panel open

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5.DISPLAY

The Color LCD Display and the Information Panel on the main unit show the following displays, providing information about the mode and functions operated.

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Information Panel

Color LCD Display

Mode name

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•Radio mode : FM1 98.1MHz Pch 1 (band/frequency/preset No.)

•SIRIUS mode : SR1 100ch Pch 1 (band/channel/preset No.)

•DVD changer mode: D2 T02 C002 01:08:20

(disc No./title No./chapter No./ playback time)

•DVD video mode : T01 C003 00:08:20 (title No./chapter No./playback time)

•Video CD mode : T01 00:01:18 (track No./playback time)

•MP-3 mode : F001 T001 00:04:07 (folderNo./track No./playback time)

•CD mode : T 02 04 : 07 (track No./playback time)

•CD changer mode : D2 T02 00 : 45 (disc No./track No./playback time)

•TV mode : TV1 28CH Pch 1 (band/channel/preset No.)

•VISUAL mode : No display

Clock time

Displays control keys corresponding to play mode.

Example for radio mode:

SRCH :

BAND : LIST :

, :

Input numbers to tune specific broadcast frequencies. Switch reception band Display preset memory station list.

Tune stations

MANU ST M•B EX

When the 5.1ch surround decoder (DVH940) is connected, the signal format of the digital input signal (for example, “Dolby D”) is displayed.

: Seek/Manual indication : Stereo indication : MAGNA BASS-EX indication

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•Radio/TV mode : USER WEST COAST (user title)

•SIRIUS mode : CH.NAME CH801 (channel name)

: : TITLE WALK THIS WAY (title) : ARTIST CH801 (artist) : R TEXT RADIO TEXT (radio text)

•CD mode/CD changer mode : USER SHINE (user title)

•CD TEXT in CD mode/CD changer mode

: DISC SHINE (disc title) : TRACK Time has come (track title) : ARTIST Time has come (artist)

7. REMOTE CONTROL

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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons

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● Shared modes

[FUNC] button

• Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to turn on or off the power. Power on/ off, switches among radio, TV, etc.

[VOLUME] button

• Increases and decreases volume.

[MUTE] button

• Turns mute on and off.

[ISR] button

• Recall ISR radio station in memory.

• Press and hold for 2 seconds or longer: Store

current station into ISR memory (radio mode only).

[DISP] button

• Press to change display on information panel (MAIN ➞ SUB ➞ Clock Time)

[2-ZONE] button

• This button is not available.

● Radio/TV/SIRIUS mode

[BAND] button

• Switches reception band.

[0 - 9] button

• Use in the KEY PAD operation screen to set the radio frequency and TV/SIRIUS channels.

[DISC SEL] button

• Press to display the P.CH SELECT screen.

[SEARCH MODE] button

• Press to display the KEY PAD operation screen.

[ENT] button

• Press to confirm numerics entered in the KEY PAD operation screen.

[a], [d] buttons

• Press to select the next higher or lower preset channel in radio and TV/SIRIUS mode.

[SCAN] button

• Press to perform preset scans in the radio, TV and SIRIUS modes.

• Hold down to perform the auto store operation in the radio and TV modes.

● DVD player mode

[BAND] button

• Press to return to the first chapter in DVD video mode.

• Press to return to the first track in CD/MP-3 mode or video CD mode with the PBC function turned off.

[P.TIME] button

• Press to turn on and off the playtime display in the DVD video and video CD mode.

[ ] button

• Press to play or pause video and audio media.

• Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to stop video playback in DVD video.

[0 - 9] button

• Press to enter DVD video chapters in the KEY PAD screen.

• Press to set the track number of the Video CD with the PBC function turned off, CD track number or MP-3 track number in the KEY PAD screen.

[SEARCH MODE] button

• Press to display the KEY PAD operation screen.

[RTN] button

• Press to switch the screen display while the MENU screen is being displayed. However, it may occur that this button operation dose not work on some discs.

[MENU] button

• Press to display menu stored on video disc.

[SET UP] button

• Press to display the menu for setting audio features during DVD video playback.

• Press to show the DVD SETUP menu.

∗ If you want to select a menu after the SETUP

menu is displayed, touch the operation keys on the menu screen.

[DVD TITLE] button

• Press to display the title screen on DVD video discs. Some discs do not display the title screen.

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Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons

[w], [z], [Å], [Î] buttons

• Press to select menus and other items during DVD video/MP-3 playback.

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[ENT] button

• Press to confirm numerics entered in the KEY PAD operation screen.

[a], [d] buttons

• Press to select the next higher or lower chapter number in DVD video mode.

• Press to select the next higher or lower track numbers in CD/MP-3 mode or video CD mode with the PBC function turned off.

[SCAN] button

• Press to perform chapter scans in DVD video mode and track scans in CD mode. Press to perform track scan and hold down to perform folder in MP-3 mode.

[RPT] button

• Press to perform chapter repeat in DVD video mode and track repeat in CD mode. In the MP-3 mode, press to perform track repeat and hold down to perform folder repeat.

[RDM] button

• Press to play tracks at random in CD mode. In the MP-3 mode, press to play tracks at random and hold down to play folders at random.

[PBC] button

• Press to turn on and off the PBC function in video CD mode.

[AUDIO] button

• Press to switch on the AUDIO function in DVD video and video CD modes.

[SUB TITLE] button

• Press to display subtitles in DVD video mode.

[ANGLE] button

• Press to turn the ANGLE function on and off in DVD video mode. (This button is available only on multiple angles DVDs.)

[SLOW] button

• Press to perform slow playback in DVD video or video CD mode.

● CD changer mode

[BAND] button

• Press to switch discs.

[DISC SEL] button

• Used to change the disc.

[ ] button

• Press to play and pause the media.

[0 - 9] buttons

• Press to enter track numbers in the KEY PAD screen.

[SEARCH MODE] button

• Press to display the KEY PAD operation screen.

[a], [d] buttons

• Hold down to perform fast-forward and fastbackward.

[SCAN] button

• Press to perform track scan and hold down to perform disc scan.

[RPT] button

• Press to perform track repeat and hold down to perform disc repeat.

[RDM] button

• Press to play tracks at random and hold down to play folders at random.

● DVD changer mode

[BAND] button

• Press to switch discs.

[DISC SEL] button

• Used to change the disc.

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Other button operations in this mode are the same as those in DVD player mode.

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8. DCP

The control panel can be detached to prevent theft. When detaching the control panel, store it in the DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL) case to prevent scratches.

We recommend taking the DCP with you when leaving the car.

Removing the DCP

1. Press the [FUNC] button for 1 second or longer to turn off the power.

[

FUNC] button

[

FRONT OPEN] button

2. Deeply push in [FRONT OPEN] button to unlock the front panel.

∗ If the front panel does not open fully, gently

open it with your hand.

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DCP

3. Pull the DCP toward you and remove it.

4. Close the HOLD FLAP.

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9. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING

Liquid crystal panel/Generalities

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

• Be sure to store the liquid crystal panel inside

the main unit when parking the car outdoors for long period of time. The liquid crystal panel will operate properly in a temperature range of 0 to 60˚C.

• Don’t allow any liquids on the set from drinks,

umbrellas etc. Doing so may damage the internal circuitry.

• Do not disassemble or modify the set in any

way. Doing so may result in damage.

• Do not draw the liquid crystal panel out and

use it as a tray. Also, subjecting the liquid crystal panel to shocks may result in breakage, deformation or other damage.

• Do 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.

• Do not insert objects or poke in the space

between the liquid crystal panel and the main unit when the panel is tilted.

Cleaning

• Cleaning the cabinet

Use a soft, dry cloth and gently wipe off the dirt. For tough dirt, apply some neutral detergent diluted in water to a soft cloth, wipe off the dirt gently, then wipe again with a dry cloth.

• Do not place anything on the display when the panel is tilted.

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

• In extremely cold weather, the display movement may slow down and the display may darken, but this is not a malfunction. The display will work normally when the temperature increases.

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

• The liquid crystal panel may stop temporarily when it opens or closes, when the engine stops or when it is cold.

• The touchkeys on the display operate when 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.

• Cleaning the liquid crystal panel

The liquid crystal panel tends to collect dust, so wipe it off occasionally with a soft cloth. The surface is easily scratched, so do not rub it with hard objects.

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 in contact with the cabinet for long periods of time may cause stains.

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10. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM

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DVD video is a 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 Video Features

This unit provides the following functions in addition to the high image quality and sound quality of DVD video.

Notes:

• The functions described in the section, “Features”, for example, the recorded language,

subtitles, angles, etc. differ with the DVD video disc. Refer to the instructions provided with the DVD video.

• Some disc functions may operate differently than 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 disc are

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.

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; observe the instructions for selecting a story provided during playback.

Dolby digital

Dolby digital enables up to 5.1 independent multi-channel audio reproduction, the same type of surround system that is also used in movie theaters.

DTS

DTS (Digital Theater System) is a digital sound compression technique developed by Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

This low sound compression format delivers a large amount of data and makes it possible to reproduce a high quality sound.

Menu screens

Menus can be called 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 number of recorded subtitle languages

are indicated by the icon shown below.

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Discs

Playable discs

This DVD video player can play the following discs.

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Playable discs

DVD video discs

Audio CDs

video CDs CD TEXT

About CD Extra discs

A CD Extra disc is a disc in which a total of two sessions have been recorded. The first session is Audio session and the sedond session Data sessioin.

Your personally-created CDs with more than 2 data sessions recorded cannot be played on this DVD video player.

Discs that cannot be played back

This DVD video player cannot play back DVDR, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, Photo CDs.

• Some CDs recorded in CD-R/CD-RW mode

may not be usable. (Cause: disc characteristics, cracks, dust/dirt, dust/dirt on player’s lens, etc.)

TV color system

This DVD player plays NTSC discs only and cannot be used for playback of SECAM discs and PAL discs.

About MP3 playback

This unit can play back CD-R/CD-RW discs on which MP3 music data have been recorded.

For a detailed information, see the page entitled

“Listening to an MP3”.

About the registered marks etc.

• 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 tecnology 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.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the duble-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

•“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Note on region numbers

The DVD video system assigns a region number to DVD video players and DVD discs by sales area. DVD video players sold in the United States can play back DVD discs with the region number “ALL”, “1” or any combination of numbers that also incorporate a “1”.

The DVD video region number is marked on the disc jacket as shown below.

ALL

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11. OPERATIONS

Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of

Basic Operations

CAUTION

When the unit is turned on, starting and stopping the engine with its volume raised to the maximum level may harm your hearings. Be careful about adjusting the volume.

Note:

• Use this unit after starting the engine.

Turning on and off the power

Note:

• Be careful about using this unit for a long time without running the engine. If you drain the car’s battery too far, you may not be able to start the engine and this can reduce the service life of the battery.

1. Press the [FUNC] button.

2. The illumination and display on the unit light

up. The unit automatically remembers its last operation mode and will automatically switch to display that mode.

3. Press and hold the [FUNC] button for 1

second or longer to turn off the power for the unit.

Note:

• About the “SYSTEM CHECK” The confirmation of connected equipment must

be performed for this unit only when the wiring connection is complete and power is turned on to the unit first. When the power is supplied, “PUSH PWR” appear in the display. Press the [FUNC] button, the system check starts inside the unit. When “COMPLETE” and “PUSH PWR” appear alternately, press once again the [FUNC] button.

chapter “3. CONTROLS” on page 5 (unfold).

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Selecting a mode

1. Press the [FUNC] button to change the mode

of operation.

2. Each time you press the [FUNC] button, the

mode of operation changes in the following order:

Radio mode ➜ SIRIUS mode ➜ DVD mode

➜ CD changer mode ➜ DVD changer mode ➜ TV mode ➜ VISUAL mode ➜ Radio

mode...

∗ External equipment not connected with

CeNET is not selected.

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