Hitachi MMP-501B User Manual

Instruction Manual

Multi Player with GPS

Model Name

MMP-501B

Thank you for purchasing this HITACHI product.
To obtain the best performance and safety, please read this manual carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

For your safety, please read the following precautions carefully before using this product. Improper use will
cause serious personal injuries and/or damage to your property or this product.

The following symbols are used in this manual. Please fully understand the meaning of the symbols before
reading the instructions in this section.

WARNING

CAUTION

Never ignore the instruction. There are risks of serious injuries or possible
death to the user.

Do not ignore the instruction. There are possibilities of personal injuries and/
or property damage.

WARNING

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It is your sole responsibility to place, secure and use the product in a manner that will not cause
accidents, personal injury or property damage. Always observe safe driving practises.

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Mount the product in a position that is secure and does not obstruct the driver’s view.

y

Do not mount the product in a way that may interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle, the
deployment of air bags or other safety equipment.

Do not operate the product while driving.

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Before using the product on the road, make yourself familiar with the product and its operation.

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Do not rely on the navigation system to search for medical emergency services, e.g. hospital. It is not

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guaranteed that the suggested route will take you to the nearest emergency services. In this case,
use local information sources.

Due to the constantly changing traffi c routes, it is not guaranteed that the routes and maps are 100%

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accurate.

The product is intended to be used as a travel aid and must not be used for any purpose requiring

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precise measurement of direction, distance, location or topography.

Do not use the product for aircraft navigation.

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CAUTION

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Do not handle the product while it is hot. Let the product cool, out of direct sunlight.

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Do not expose the product to direct sunlight for prolonged periods. Overheating may damage the
product.

To discourage theft, do not leave the product in an unattended vehicle.

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Failure to adhere to these warnings and cautions may lead to death, serious injury or property
damage. Hitachi disclaims all liability for installation or use of the product that causes to death,
injury or property damage or that violates any law.

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CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...............................

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW ............................

Front View .......................................................

Rear View ........................................................

Bottom View ....................................................

Side View ........................................................

PREPARATION ..............................................

Supplied Accessories .....................................

Using the AC Power Adaptor ..........................

Using the Car Power Adaptor .........................

Using the Built-in Battery ................................

Positioning the Player in a Vehicle ...................

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BASIC OPERATION .......................................

Getting Started ................................................

Navigation .......................................................

Brightness Setting ...........................................

Volume Setting ................................................

Entertainment .................................................

Entertainment Screen Buttons ........................

Pairing the Player with Your Mobile Phone ......

Handsfree Screen Buttons ..............................

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................

SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Read Instructions - All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.

2.

Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future
reference.

3.

Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.

4.

Follow Instructions - All operating and use
instructions should be followed.

5.

Cleaning - Unplug the product from the wall
outlet or car cigarette lighter socket before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6.

Attachments - Only use attachments/
accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.

7.

Water and Moisture - Do not use the product
near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

8.

Accessories - Do not place the product on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage
to the product. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by
the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow
the manufacturer’s instructions and should
use a mounting accessory recommended
by the manufacturer. The product and cart
combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.

9.

Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect
it from overheating, and these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. The product should not be placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
or rack unless proper ventilation is provided

or the manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.

10.

Power Sources - The product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your appliance dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources, refer to
the operating instructions.

11.

Grounding or Polarization - The product may
be equipped with a polarized alternating­current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fi t into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
If the plug should still fail to fi t, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug.

12.

Power Cord Protection - Power cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the appliance.

13.

Lightning - For added protection for the
product during a lightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for long periods
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet or car
cigarette lighting socket. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.

14.

Power Lines - An outside antenna system
should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should
be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might
be fatal.

Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets

15.
and extension cords as this can result in a
risk of fi re or electric shock.

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16.

Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects
of any kind into the product through any
openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fi re or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.

17.

Servicing - Do not attempt to service the
product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualifi ed service personnel.

18.

Damage Requiring Service - Unplug the
product from the wall outlet or car cigarette
lighter socket and refer servicing to qualifi ed
service personnel under the following
conditions:

Safety Check - Upon completion of any

20.
service or repairs to the product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.

Heat - Do not install the product near any heat

21.
sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other products (including amplifi ers)
that produce heat.

Installation Location - Avoid placing the

22.
product in areas of direct sunlight, heating
radiators, closed automobiles, high
temperature, high humidity, excessive dust,
strong vibration, impact or strong magnetic
fi elds, as the internal parts may be seriously
damaged.

a.

When the power cord or plug is
damaged.

b.

If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into the product.

c.

If the product has been exposed to rain
or water.

d.

If the product does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as
an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a service
technician to restore the product to its
normal operation.

e.

If the product has been dropped or
damaged in any way.

f.

When the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance, this indicates a
need for service.

19.

Replacement Parts - When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
specifi ed by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fi re,
electric shock or other hazards.

Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire - Do not

23.
touch the power cord with wet hands. Hold
the plug when disconnecting the AC adaptor.
Do not pull the power cord. Unplug the AC
adaptor from the wall outlet or remove the
battery pack when the product is not used for
long periods of time.

Hearing Safety - Listen at a moderate volume.

24.
Using headphones at high volume can impair
your hearing.

Traffi c Safety - Do not operate the product

25.
while driving or cycling as you may cause an
accident.

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When the product is in use for a long period
of time, the surface will be heated. This is
normal.

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Sometimes, the LCD screen may have some
tiny red, blue, white or black spots. This is
normal and does not affect the performance.

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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

Front View

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Rear View

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Bottom View

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