Please read all instructions carefully before operation, to ensure your complete understanding and to obtain the best
possible performance from the unit.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
2. CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
3. CAUTION: Visible and/or invisible class 1M laser radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical
instruments.
4. REPRODUCTION OF LABEL: CAUTION LABEL, PLACED OUTSIDE THE UNIT.
WARNINGS:
[European Union only]
This mark is used to indicate...
Turn the control dial to make a
selection, then press to confirm the
selection.
Indication language:
In this manual, English indications are used
for purposes of explanation. You can select
the indication language on the monitor on the
“LANGUAGE” setting (see page 21).
Caution on volume setting:
Digital devices (CD/USB) produce very little noise
compared with other sources. Lower the volume before
playing these digital sources to avoid damaging the
speakers by sudden increase of the output level.
(To prevent accidents and damage)
• DO NOT install any unit or wire any cable in
a location where;
– it may obstruct the steering wheel and
gearshift lever operations.
– it may obstruct the operation of safety
devices such as air bags.
– it may obstruct visibility.
• DO NOT operate the unit while driving.
• If you need to operate the unit while
driving, be sure to look around carefully.
• The driver must not watch the monitor
while driving.
If the parking brake is not engaged,
“DRIVER MUST NOT WATCH THE MONITOR
WHILE DRIVING.” appears on the monitor,
and no playback picture will be shown.
– This warning appears only when the
parking brake lead is connected to the
parking brake system built in the car
(refer to the Installation/Connection
Manual).
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How to attach/detach the control
panel
CONTENTS
How to attach/detach the control panel .... 3
How to reset your unit ............................... 3
How to forcibly eject a disc ......................... 3
PREPARATIONS
Canceling the display demonstration ......... 4
Setting the clock ........................................ 4
How to reset your unit
Your preset adjustments will also be erased.
How to forcibly eject a disc
[Hold]
• You can forcibly eject the loaded disc even if the disc is
locked. To lock/unlock the disc, see page 12.
• Be careful not to drop the disc when it ejects.
• If this does not work, reset your unit.
For safety...
• Do not raise the volume level too much, as this will
block outside sounds, making driving dangerous.
• Stop the car before performing any complicated
operations.
Temperature inside the car...
If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or cold
weather, wait until the temperature in the car becomes
normal before operating the unit.
INTRODUCTIONS
Playable disc type ...................................... 5
*1 If you insert a DVD Video disc of an incorrect Region Code, “REGION CODE ERROR” appears on the monitor.
*2 DVD-R recorded in multi-border format is also playable (except for dual layer discs). DVD-RW dual layer discs are not
playable.
*3 It is possible to play back finalized +R/+RW (Video format only) discs. +RW double layer discs are not playable.
DVD-Video
DVD-VR
MPEG1/MPEG2
JPEG
MP3/WMA/WAV
DivX/AAC/MPEG4/DVD+VR/DVD-RAM
Non-DVD side
VCD (Video CD)
DTS-CD/SVCD (Super Video CD)/CD-ROM/
CD-I (CD-I Ready)
CD-DA
VCD (Video CD)
MPEG1/MPEG2
JPEG
MP3/WMA/WAV
DivX/AAC/MPEG4
1
Caution for DualDisc playback
The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. Therefore, the
use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be recommended.
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Basic operations
Using the control panel
1 •
FM/AM
: Search for station.
•
DISC/USB
2 Eject disc.
3 • Turn on the power.
• Turn off the power [Hold].
• Select the source.
FM
AUX IN
4
DISC/USB
5 • Control the volume *
• Confirm the selection [Press].
•
FM/AM
• Mutes the sound while listening to a source
[Press].
•
DISC/USB
muting [Press].
6 Loading slot
7 Display window
8 Select the sound mode.
9 • Change the display information (if the power is
turned on).
• Check the current clock time (if the power is
turned off).
: Select chapter/track.
= AM *1 =
DISC
*2 =
*1 = (back to the beginning)
: Enter the playback mode.
3
or select items [Turn].
: Enter “PRESET MODE” [Hold].
: Pause/resume playback and cancel
USB
*2 =
p Detach the panel.
q •
FM/AM
: Select preset station.
•
DISC
: Select title/program/playlist/folder.
•
USB
: Select folder.
w Return to the previous menu.
e • Enter list operations.
• Enter Menu setting [Hold].
r Remote sensor
t AUX (auxiliary) input jack
y USB (Universal Serial Bus) input terminal
*1 You cannot select these sources if they were disabled
in the Menu (see < SRC SELECT> in “Menu
operations” on page 27).
*2 You cannot select these sources if they are not ready
or not connected.
*3 Also known as “Control dial” in this manual.
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Display window
1 • (setting) indicator
6 Playback mode indicators— (random),
• (search) indicator
2 MENU indicator
3 Tr (track) indicator
4 Source display / Track number / Folder number /
7 TAG (Tag information) indicator
8 LOUD (loudness) indicator
9 Disc/device information indicators— (track/file),
Title number / PBC indicator / Time countdown
indicator / Setting and list operation information
5 ST (stereo) indicator
p Main display
q (next level) indicator
Using the remote controller (RM-RK255)
Installing the batteries
Insert the batteries into the remote controller by
matching the polarity (+ and –) correctly.
If the effectiveness of the remote controller
decreases, replace the batteries.
Caution:
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire, or the like.
Before using the remote controller:
• Aim the remote controller directly at the remote
sensor on the unit.
• DO NOT expose the remote sensor to bright light
(direct sunlight or artificial lighting).
(repeat)
(folder)
Continued on the next page
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1 button
• Turns on the power.
When the power is on, pressing on
the remote controller also mutes the sound or
pauses. Press again to cancel muting or
resume playback.
• Turns the power off if pressed and held.
2 5/∞ buttons
• FM/AM
• DISC
: Selects the preset stations.
:
– DVD-Video: Selects the title.
– DVD-VR: Selects the program/playlist.
– JPEG/MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/WAV: Selects
the folders if included.
• USB
:
– JPEG/MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/WAV: Selects
the folders if included.
4 / ¢ buttons
•
FM/AM
:
– Searches for stations automatically if pressed
briefly.
– Searches for stations manually if pressed and
held.
DISC/USB
•
:
– Reverse skip/forward skip if pressed briefly.
– Reverse search/forward search if pressed and
held.
3 VOL (volume) + / – buttons
• Adjusts the volume level.
2nd VOL (volume) buttons
• Not applicable for this unit.
4 * ASPECT button
• Not applicable for this unit.
5 PHONE button
• Not applicable for this unit.
6 * SETUP button
• Enters disc setup menu (during stop).
7 * TOP MENU button
• DVD-Video: Shows the disc menu.
• DVD-VR: Shows the Original Program screen.
• VCD: Resumes PBC playback.
8 * OSD (on-screen display) button
• Shows the on-screen bar.
9 SHIFT button
• Functions with other buttons.
p DISP (display) button
• Changes the display information (if the power is
“SSM” flashes and local stations with the strongest
signals are searched and stored automatically.
• To stop searching, press 4 / ¢ .
Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost.
To restore the stereo effect, repeat the same
procedure to select <MONO OFF>.
10
To preset another 6 stations, repeat the above
procedure by selecting one of the other 6 SSM setting
ranges.
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Manual presetting (FM/AM)
You can preset up to 18 stations for FM and 6 stations
for AM.
Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.50 MHz into preset
number “04.”
1 Select “
FM
” or “AM.”
2 Show the title entry screen.
1
2
[Hold]
3 Select preset number “04” and store.
[Turn] = [Press]
Selecting preset station
|
or
|
|
|
|
|
[Turn]
= [Press]
[Hold]
3 Assign a title.
1 Select a character.
[Turn]
2 Move to the next (or previous) character
position.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish
entering the title.
4 Finish the procedure.
[Press]
Title assignment
You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies (FM and
AM) using 8 characters (maximum) for each title.
• If you try to assign titles to more than 30 station
frequencies, “NAME FULL” appears. Delete unwanted
titles before assignment.
To erase the entire title
After step 2 above...
[Hold][Press]
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Disc operations
Before performing any operations...
Turn on the monitor to watch the playback picture. If you turn on the monitor, you can also control playback of other
discs by referring to the monitor screen. (See pages 17 – 20.)
The disc type is automatically detected, and playback starts automatically (for DVD: automatic start depends on its
internal program).
If the current disc does not have any disc menu, all tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source or
eject the disc.
If “
” appears on the monitor when pressing a button, the unit cannot accept the operation you have tried to
do.
• In some cases, without showing “ ,” operations will not be accepted.
1
2
Stop playing and ejecting the disc
“NO DISC” appears. Press /SOURCE to listen to
another playback source.
Prohibiting disc ejection
[Hold]
To cancel the prohibition, repeat the same
procedure.
Turn on the power.
Insert a disc.
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you change the source
or eject the disc.
Selecting a track/folder (MP3/WMA/WAV/CD)
[Turn]
= [Press]
• For MP3/WMA/WAV discs, select the desired folder,
then the desired track by repeating the control dial
procedures.
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
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Operations using the control panel
Pressing (or holding) the following buttons allows you to...
Disc typeOperation
• 4 /
¢
• 5 / ∞
• DISP
: [Press] Select chapter
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward chapter *
: Select title
: Current chapter number and Elapsed playing time = Current chapter
number and Clock = Current title and chapter number = (back to the
beginning)
• 4 /
¢
• 5 / ∞
• DISP
: [Press] Select chapter
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward chapter *
: Select program number/playlist number
: Current chapter number and Elapsed playing time = Current chapter
number and Clock = Current program (or playlist) number and chapter
number = (back to the beginning)
• 4 /
¢
• 5 / ∞
• DISP
: [Press] Select track
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track (for MPEG) *
: Select folder
: Elapsed playing time = Folder number and Clock = Folder name =
Track title = (back to the beginning)
• 4 /
¢
• DISP
: [Press] Select track
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track *
: Current track number and Elapsed playing time = Current track number
and Clock = (back to the beginning)
• 4 /
¢
• 5 / ∞
• DISP
: [Press] Select track
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track *
: Select folder
: Current track number and Elapsed playing time = Current track number
and Clock = Album name/performer (folder name *3) = Track title (file
name *3) = (back to the beginning)
• 4 /
¢
• DISP
: [Press] Select track
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track *
: Current track number and Elapsed playing time = Current track number
and Clock = Disc title/performer *4 = Track title *4 = (back to the
beginning)
1
*
Search speed:
*2 Search speed:
*3 If the file does not have Tag information or <TAG DISPLAY> is set to <TAG OFF> (see page 26), folder name and
file name appear. TAG indicator will not light up.
*4 “NO NAME” appears for an audio CD.
Changes the display information
1
1
2
1
1
1
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Selecting the playback modes
You can use only one of the following playback modes at a time.
1 2 3
REPEAT Ô RANDOM
Disc typeREPEATRANDOM
CHAPTER RPT: Repeat current chapter
TITLE RPT: Repeat current title
CHAPTER RPT: Repeat current chapter
PROGRAM RPT: Repeat current program
(not available for Playlist Playback)
FOLDER RPT: Repeat current folder
[Turn]
—
—
—
= [Press][Turn] = [Press]
TRACK RPT: Repeat current track
FOLDER RPT: Repeat current folder
TRACK RPT: Repeat current track (PBC not
in use)
TRACK RPT: Repeat current track
FOLDER RPT: Repeat current folder
TRACK RPT: Repeat current trackALL RND: Randomly play all tracks
• To cancel repeat play or random play, select “RPT OFF” or “RND OFF.”
• To return to the previous menu, press BACK.
FOLDER RND: Randomly play all tracks of
current folder, then tracks of next
folders
ALL RND: Randomly play all tracks
ALL RND: Randomly play all tracks (PBC not
in use)
FOLDER RND: Randomly play all tracks of
current folder, then tracks of next
folders
ALL RND: Randomly play all tracks
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Operations using the remote controller (RM-RK255)
Button
Stop playStop play
Start play/Pause (if pressed during play)Start play/Pause (if pressed during play)
• Reverse/forward chapter search *1 (No sound
can be heard.)
• Slow motion *2 during pause (No sound can
be heard.)
– DVD-VR: Reverse slow motion does not work.
[Press] Select chapter (during play or pause)
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward chapter search *
• Forward slow motion *2
during pause (No sound can
be heard.)
– Reverse slow motion does not
work.
[Press] Select track
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward
track search *3 (No
[Press] Select track
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward
track search *
3
[Press] Select track
[Hold] Reverse/fast-forward
track search *
3
sound can be heard.)
Select folder
1
– *3: See page 15.
*
—
—
Searching for chapter/title/program/playlist/folder/track directly (DVD/JPEG/MPEG Video/
MP3/WMA/WAV/CD)
1 While holding SHIFT, press DIRECT repeatedly to select the desired search mode.
DVD-Video:
DVD-VR:
JPEG/MPEG Video:
1
MP3/WMA/WAV:
CD:
2 While holding SHIFT, press the number buttons (0 – 9) to enter the desired number.
3 Press ENT (enter) to confirm.
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• For JPEG/MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/WAV, track is
searched within the same folder.
• For DVD-VR, program/playlist search is possible
during Original program playback (PG)/Playlist
playback (PL).
• To erase a misentry, press CLR (clear) while holding
SHIFT.
• To return to the previous screen, press RETURN.
Entering time/numbers
Press % / fi to change the number, then press @ / # to
move to the next entry.
• Each time you press % / fi, the number increases/
decreases by one value.
• After entering the numbers, press ENT (enter).
• It is not required to enter the zero and tailing zeros
(the last two digits in the example below).
Using menu driven features... (DVD-Video/
DVD-VR)
1 Press TOP MENU/DVD MENU to enter the menu
screen.
2 Press % / fi / @ / # to select an item you want to
start play.
3 Press ENT (enter) to confirm.
Canceling the PBC playback... (VCD)
1 During stop, press DIRECT while holding SHIFT.
2 Hold SHIFT, then press the number buttons (0 – 9)
to enter the desired number.
3 Press ENT (enter) to confirm.
• To resume PBC, press TOP MENU/DVD MENU.
Operations using the on-screen bar
(DVD/DVD-VR/JPEG/MPEG Video/VCD)
These operations are possible on the monitor using the
remote controller.
1 Show the on-screen bar (see the right
column).
(twice)
2 Select an item.
3 Make a selection.
If pop-up menu appears...
• To cancel pop-up menu, press RETURN.
• For entering time/numbers, see the following.
Ex.: Time search
DVD: _:_ _:_ _ (Ex.: 1:02:00)
Press
% once, then # twice to go to the third entry, %
twice, then press ENT (enter).
On-screen bar
Ex.: DVD-Video
1 Disc type
2 • DVD-Video: Audio signal format type and
channel
• VCD: PBC
3 Playback mode *
DVD-Video: T. RPT: Title repeat
C. RPT: Chapter repeatDVD-VR: C. RPT: Chapter repeat
PG. RPT: Program repeatJPEG: F. RPT: Folder repeatMPEG Video: T. RPT: Track repeat
F. RPT: Folder repeatA. RND: All randomF. RND: Folder random
2
VCD *A. RND: All random
Information
Operation
1
: T. RPT: Track repeat
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4 Playback information
Current title/chapter Current program/chapter Current playlist/chapter Current track Current folder/track
5 Time indication
DVD-Video/DVD-VR: Remaining title/
VCD: Remaining disc time
Elapsed playing time of the current
Remaining time of the current
6 Playback status
Play Forward/reverse search Forward/reverse slow-motion Pause Stop
7 Operation icons
Change time indication (see 5)
Time Search (Enter the elapsed
Title Search (by its number)
Chapter Search (by its number)
Track Search (by its number)
Change the audio language or audio
Change or turn off the subtitle
Change the view angle
Repeat play * Random play *
*1 For repeat play/random play, see also page 14.
*2 While PBC is not in use.
*3 Not applicable for DVD-VR.
Elapsed playing time of the disc (For
DVD-Video, elapsed playing time of
the current title/program/playlist.)
program/playlist time
chapter/track *
chapter/track *
playing time of the current title/
program/playlist or of the disc.)
channel
language
3
3
1
1
Removing the on-screen bar
Operations using the control
screen
(JPEG/MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/WAV/CD)
These operations are possible on the monitor using the
remote controller.
1 Show the control screen.
JPEG/MPEG Video: Press 7 during play.
MP3/WMA/WAV/CD: Automatically appear during
play.
1 Current folder number/total folder number2 Folder list with the current folder selected3 Selected playback mode4 Elapsed playing time of the current track5 Operation mode icon ( 3, 7, 8, ¡, 1 )6 Current track number/total number of tracks
7 Track information8 Track list with the current track selected
Ex.: MP3/WMA/WAV disc
in the current folder (total number of tracks on
the disc)
2 Select “Folder” column or “Track” column
(except for CD).
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3 Select a folder or track.
4 Start playback.
JPEG/MPEG Video: Press ENT (enter) or
MP3/WMA/WAV/CD: Playback starts automatically.
Selecting a playback mode
• See also page 14.
1 While control screen is displayed...
Playback mode selection screen appears on the
folder list section of the control screen.
2 Select a playback mode.
3 Select an item.
FOLDER * : Repeat current folder
TRACK: Repeat current track
REPEAT
ALL: Randomly play all tracks
FOLDER * : Randomly play all tracks of
RANDOM
• To cancel repeat play or random play, select
“REPEAT OFF” or “RANDOM OFF.”
* Not selectable for CD.
4 Confirm the selection.
REPEATÔRANDOM
current folder, then tracks of
next folders
3/8.
Operations using the list screen
These operations are possible on the monitor using the
remote controller.
Before playing, you can display the folder list/track list
to confirm the contents and start playing a track.
List screen (JPEG/MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/
WAV)
1 Display the folder list while stop.
1 Current folder number/total folder number 2 Current track number/total number of tracks
in the current folder
3 Current page/total number of the pages
included in the list
4 Current folder/track (highlighted bar)
Ex.: Folder list
2 Select an item from the folder list.
• Track list of the selected folder appears.
• To go back to the folder list, press RETURN.
3 Select a track to start playing.
or
• MP3/WMA/WAV: Control screen appears (see
page 18).
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List screen (DVD-VR)
You can use ORIGINAL PROGRAM or PLAY LIST screen
anytime while playing DVD-VR with its data recorded.
1 Select a list screen.
1 Program/playlist number
2 Recording date
3 Recording source (TV station, the input
terminal of the recording equipment, etc.)
4 Start time of recording
5 Title of the program/playlist *6 Current selection (highlighted bar)
7 Creating date of playlist
8 Number of chapters
9 Playback time
* The title of the original program or playlist may
not be displayed depending on the recording
equipment.
2 Select an item from the list.
Disc setup menu
These operations are possible on the monitor using the
remote controller.
1 Enter the disc setup menu while stop.
2 Select a menu.
3 Select an item you want to set up.
• To cancel pop-up menu, press RETURN.
4 Select an option.
To return to normal screen
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MenuItemSetting
MENU
LANGUAGE
AUDIO
LANGUAGE
SUBTITLESelect the initial subtitle language or remove the subtitle (OFF). Refer also to
LANGUAGE
ON SCREEN
LANGUAGE
MONITOR TYPESelect the monitor type to watch a wide screen picture on your monitor.
PICTURE
OSD POSITIONSelect the on-screen bar position on the monitor.
DOWN MIXWhen playing back a multi-channel disc, this setting affects the signals reproduced
AUDIO
D. RANGE
COMPRESSION
FILE TYPE (DISC) Select playback file type when a disc contains different types of files.
FILE TYPE (USB) Select playback file type when a disc contains different types of files.
OTHER
Select the initial disc menu language. Refer also to “Language codes” on page 31.
Select the initial audio language. Refer also to “Language codes” on page 31.
“Language codes” on page 31.
Select the language for the on screen display.
• 1 : Higher position
• 2: Lower position (Guidance below the disc setup menu will
disappear.)
through the LINE OUT jacks.
• SURROUND COMPATIBLE : Select to enjoy multi-channel surround audio by
connecting an amplifier compatible with Dolby
Surround.
• STEREO: Normally select this.
You can enjoy a powerful sound at low or middle volume levels while playing a
Dolby Digital software.
• AUTO: Select to apply the effect to multi-channel encoded
software (excluding 1-channel and 2-channel software).
• ON: Select to always use this function.
• AUDIO: Play MP3/WMA/WAV files.
• STILL PICTURE : Play JPEG files.
• VIDEO: Play MPEG Video files.
• AUDIO + VIDEO : Play MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/WAV files.
• AUDIO: Play MP3/WMA/WAV files.
• STILL PICTURE : Play JPEG files.
• VIDEO: Play MPEG Video files.
• AUDIO + VIDEO : Play MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/WAV files.
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USB operations
You can connect a USB mass storage class device (except HDD) to the unit.
This unit can play JPEG/MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/WAV tracks stored in a USB mass storage class device
(such as a USB memory, Digital Audio Player, etc.).
1
2
Turn on the monitor to watch the playback picture if
you play back an JPEG/MPEG file. You can also control
playback by referring to the monitor screen. (See also
pages 18 – 20.)
• See pages 15 – 21 for operation using the remote
controller.
If “ ” appears on the monitor when pressing a
button, the unit cannot accept the operation you
have tried to do.
• In some cases, without showing “ ,” operations
You can operate the USB device in the same way you
operate the files on a disc. (See pages 12 – 21.)
If a USB device has been attached...
Playback starts from where it has been stopped
previously.
• If a different USB device is currently attached,
playback starts from the beginning.
USB input terminal
will not be accepted.
USB memory
Turn on the power.
Connect a USB device.
All tracks will be played repeatedly until you
change the source or disconnect a device.
Stop playing and detaching the USB device
Straightly pull it out from the USB input terminal.
• “NO USB” appears. Press /SOURCE to listen to
another playback source.
Cautions:
• Avoid using the USB device if it might hinder your
safety driving.
• While “READING” is shown on the display:
– Do not pull out and attach the USB device
repeatedly.
– Do not pull out or attach another USB device.
• Do not start the car engine if a USB device is
connected.
• This unit may not be able to play the files depending
on the type of USB device.
• Operation and power supply may not work as
intended for some USB devices.
• You cannot connect a computer to the USB input
terminal of the unit.
• Make sure all important data has been backed up to
avoid losing the data.
• Do not leave a USB device in the car, expose to direct
sunlight, or high temperature to avoid deformation
or cause damages to the device.
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• Some USB devices may not work immediately after you turn on the power.
• The detect time and response time may be very long for some USB devices (such as Digital Audio Player, etc.).
• For more details about USB operations, see pages 29 and 30.
Listening to the other external components
You can connect an external component to the AUX (auxiliary) input jack on the control panel.
• For details, refer also to the instructions supplied with the adapter or external components.
Preparation: Make sure <AUX ON> is selected for the <SRC SELECT> = <AUX IN> setting, see page 27.
Select “
AUX IN
1
2
—
3
[Turn]
Connecting an external component to the AUX input jack
Turn on the connected component and start playing the
source.
Adjust the volume.
3.5 mm stereo mini plug
(not supplied)
.”
Portable audio player,
etc.
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Selecting a preset sound mode
You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre.
Category Menu itemSelectable setting, [reference page], Initial: Underlined
DEMO
Display demonstration
• DEMO ON
• DEMO OFF
: Display demonstration will be activated automatically if
: Cancels.
3 Repeat step 2 if necessary.
• To confirm the setting, press the
control dial.
• To return to the previous menu, press
BACK.
• To exit from the menu, press DISP or
MENU.
no operation is done for about 20 seconds, [4].
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Category Menu itemSelectable setting, [reference page], Initial: Underlined
EQ
Equalizer
CLOCK SET
Clock setting
CLOCK
DIMMER• DIMMER AUTO
2
SCROLL *
: Adjust the hour, then the minute, [4].
(Initial: 1:00)
: Select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre.
USER, ROCK, CLASSIC, POPS, HIP HOP, JAZZ
: Dims the display when you turn on the headlights. *
• DIMMER ON
• DIMMER OFF
• SCROLL ONCE
• SCROLL AUTO
• SCROLL OFF
: Dims the display and button illumination.
: Cancels.
: Scrolls the displayed information once.
: Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).
: Cancels.
Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display regardless of the
DISPLAY
TAG DISPLAY
setting.
• TAG ON
: Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA/
WAV tracks.
VIDEO *
Video format
SSM *
Strong-station
Sequential Memory
MONO *
Monaural mode
TUNER
IF BAND
Intermediate
frequency band
• TAG OFF
3
• PAL
• NTSC
4
• MONO ON
• MONO OFF
4
• MONO ON
• MONO OFF
• AUTO
• WIDE
: Cancels.
: Select this if your monitor is of the PAL color system.
: Select this if your monitor is of the NTSC color system.
: Activate monaural mode to improve FM reception, but
stereo effect will be lost, [10].
: Restore the stereo effect.
: Activate monaural mode to improve FM reception, but
stereo effect will be lost, [10].
: Restore the stereo effect.
: Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference
noises between adjacent stations. (Stereo effect may be
lost.)
: Subject to interference noises from adjacent stations, but
sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect
will remain.
1
*
The illumination control lead connection is required. (See “Installation/Connection Manual.”)
2
Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.
*
*3 The newly selected video format takes effect only after you turn on the power again or change the source.
4
*
Displayed only when the source is “ FM.”
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Category Menu itemSelectable setting, [reference page], Initial: Underlined
5
FADER *
BALANCE
LOUD
Loudness
VOL ADJUST
Volume adjust
R06 – F06 [ 00 ] : Adjust the front and rear speaker output balance.
L06 – R06 [ 00 ] : Adjust the left and right speaker output balance.
• LOUD ON
: Boost low and high frequencies to produce a
well-balanced sound at a low volume level.
• LOUD OFF
VOL ADJ –05 —
VOL ADJ +05
[ VOL ADJ 00 ]
: Cancels.
: Preset the volume adjustment level of each source (except
FM), compared to the FM volume level. The volume level
will automatically increase or decrease when you change
the source.
• Before making an adjustment, select the source you
want to adjust.
AUDIO
AUX ADJUST *
Auxiliary adjust
6
AUX ADJ 00 —
AUX ADJ 05
• “VOL ADJ FIX” appears on the display if “FM” is selected
as the source.
: Adjust the auxiliary input level to avoid the sudden
increase of the output level when changing the source to
external component connected to the AUX input jack on
the control panel.
BEEP
Key touch tone
AMP GAIN *
Amplifier gain
control
8
AM *
AM station
9
AUX IN *
SRC SELECT
Auxiliary input
5
*
If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader level to <00>.
*6 Displayed only when <AUX IN> is set to <AUX ON>.
7
*
The volume level automatically changes to “VOLUME 30” if you change to <LOW POWER> with the volume level
set higher than “VOLUME 30.”
8
Displayed only when any source other than “ AM” is selected.
*
9
*
Displayed only when any source other than “
7
• BEEP ON
• BEEP OFF
• LOW POWER
•
HIGH POWER
• AM ON
• AM OFF
• AUX ON
• AUX OFF
AUX IN
: Activates the keypress tone.
: Deactivates the keypress tone.
: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30 (Select if the maximum power
of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging the
speaker.)
: VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 50
AM
: Enable “
” in source selection, [6].
: Disable “AM” in source selection.
AUX IN
: Enable “
: Disable “
” in source selection, [6].
AUX IN
” in source selection.
” is selected.
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More about this unit
General
• If you turn off the power while listening to a disc, disc
play will start automatically, next time you turn on
the power.
• If you change the source, playback also stops
(without ejecting the disc).
Next time you select “
source, disc play starts from where it has been
stopped previously.
• When a disc is inserted upside down, “PLEASE” and
“EJECT” appear alternately on the display. Press 0 to
eject the disc.
• If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds,
the disc is automatically inserted again into the
loading slot to protect it from dust. Playback starts
automatically.
• After ejecting a disc or disconnect a USB device,
“NO DISC” or “NO USB“ appears and you cannot
operate some of the buttons. Insert another disc,
reconnect a USB device, or press / SOURCE to select
another playback source.
• If no operation is done for about 60 seconds after
pressing MENU button or control dial, the operation
will be canceled.
DISC
” for the playback
Tuner operations
Storing stations in memory
• During SSM search...
– All previously stored stations are erased and the
stations are stored anew.
– When SSM is over, the station stored in the lowest
preset number will be automatically tuned in.
• When storing a station manually, the previously
preset station is erased when a new station is stored
in the same preset number.
Disc operations
General
• In this manual, words “track” and “file” are
interchangeably used.
• This unit can only play back audio CD (CD-DA) files if
different type of files are recorded in the same disc.
Playing Recordable/Rewritable discs
• This unit can recognize a total of 5 000 files and 250
folders (a maximum of 999 files per folder).
• This unit can recognize a total 25 characters for file/
folder names.
• Use only “finalized” discs.
• This unit can play back multi-session discs; however,
unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.
• This unit may be unable to play back some discs
or files due to their characteristics or recording
conditions.
• Rewritable discs may require a longer readout time.
Playing DVD-VR files
• For details about DVD-VR format and playlist, refer
to the instructions supplied with the recording
equipment.
Playing JPEG files
• This unit can play back JPEG files with the extension
code <.jpg>, or <.jpeg>.
• This unit can play back JPEG files that are at 32 x 32 to
8 192 x 7 680 resolution. It may take time to display
the file depending on its resolution.
• This unit can play back baseline JPEG files.
Progressive JPEG files or lossless JPEG files cannot be
played.
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Playing MPEG Video files
• This unit can play back MPEG Video files with the
extension code <.mpg>, <.mpeg>, or <.mod>*.
* <.mod> is an extension code used for the MPEG-2 files
recorded by JVC Everio camcorders.
• The stream format should conform to MPEG system/
program stream.
The file format should be MP@ML (Main Profile at
Main Level)/SP@ML (Simple Profile at Main Level)/
MP@LL (Main Profile at Low Level).
• Audio stream should conform to MPEG1 Audio
Layer 2.
• The maximum bit rate for video signals (average) is
4 Mbps.
Playing MP3/WMA/WAV files
• The maximum number of characters for folder and
file names is 25 characters; 128 characters for MP3/
WAV and 64 characters for WMA tag information.
• This unit can play back files with the extension code
<.mp3>, <.wma>, or <.wav> (regardless of the
letter case—upper/lower).
• This unit can show the names of albums, artists
(performer), and Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or
2.4) for the MP3/WMA/WAV files.
• This unit can display only one-byte characters. No
other characters can be correctly displayed.
• This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable
bit rate).
Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in elapsed
time indication.
• This unit cannot play back the following files:
– MP3 files encoded with MP3i and MP3 PRO format.
– MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
– WMA files encoded with lossless, professional, and
voice format.
– WMA files which are not based upon Windows
Media® Audio.
– WMA files copy-protected with DRM.
– Files which have the data such as ATRAC3, etc.
– AAC files and OGG files.
Disc setup menu
• When the language you have selected is not recorded
on a disc, the original language is automatically used
as the initial language. In addition, for some discs,
the initial languages settings will not work as you set
due to their internal disc programming.
• When you select “16:9” for a picture whose aspect
ratio is 4:3, the picture slightly changes due to the
process for converting the picture width.
• Even if “4:3 PAN SCAN” is selected, the screen size
may become “4:3 LETTERBOX” for some discs.
USB operations
• Connecting a USB device automatically changes the
source to “
USB
.”
• While playing from a USB device, the playback order
may differ from the one from other players.
• This unit may be unable to play back some USB
devices or some files due to their characteristics or
recording conditions.
• Depending on the shape of the USB devices and
connection ports, some USB devices may not be
attached properly or the connection might be loose.
• When connecting a USB mass storage class device,
refer also to its instructions.
• Connect one USB mass storage class device to the unit
at a time. Do not use a USB hub.
• This unit is compatible with the USB Full-Speed.
• If the connected USB device does not have the correct
files, “CANNOT PLAY” appears.
• This unit can play back MP3 files recorded in VBR
(variable bit rate).
• The maximum number of characters for folder and
file names is 25 characters; 128 characters for MP3/
WAV and 64 characters for WMA Tag information.
• This unit can recognize a total of 5 000 files and 250
folders (999 files per folder).
• The unit cannot recognize a USB mass storage class
device whose rating is other than 5 V and exceeds
500 mA.
• USB devices equipped with special functions such as
data security functions cannot be used with the unit.
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• Do not use a USB device with 2 or more partitions.
• When connecting with a USB cable, use the USB 2.0
cable.
• This unit may not recognized a USB device connected
through a USB card reader.
• This unit may not play back files in a USB device
properly when using a USB extension cord.
• This unit cannot assure proper functions or supply
power to all types of USB devices.
• For MPEG1/2 files: The maximum bit rate for video
signals (average) is 2 Mbps.
Menu operations
• <AUTO> setting for <DIMMER> may not work
correctly on some vehicles, particularly on those
having a control dial for dimming.
In this case, change the <DIMMER> setting to any
other than <AUTO>.
On-screen guide icons
During playback, the following guide icons may
appear for a while on the monitor.
Sounds reproduced through the rear
analog terminals (Speaker out/LINE OUT)
2-channel signal is emitted. When playing a multichannel encoded disc, multi-channel signals are
downmixed. (AUDIO—DOWN MIX: see page 21.)
• Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• “DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Licensing Corporation registered in the US, Japan
and other countries.
• Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
• This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property rights. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
DVD: The following icons appear at the beginning of
a scene containing:
: Multi-subtitle languages
: Multi-audio languages
: Multi-angle views
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Language codes
Code LanguageCode LanguageCode LanguageCode LanguageCode Language
AA AfarFAPersianKK KazakhNO NorwegianSTSesotho
AB AbkhazianFIFinnishKLGreenlandicOCOccitanSU Sundanese
AFAfrikaansFJFijiKM CambodianOM (Afan) Oromo SW Swahili
AM AmeharicFOFaroeseKN KannadaOR OriyaTATamil
AR ArabicFYFrisianKOKorean (KOR) PAPanjabiTETelugu
ASAssameseGA IrishKSKashmiriPLPolishTG Tajik
AY AymaraGD Scots GaelicKU KurdishPSPashto, Pushto TH Thai
AZAzerbaijaniGLGalicianKYKirghizQU QuechuaTITigrinya
BA BashkirGN GuaraniLALatinRM Rhaeto-
JVC bears no responsibility for any loss of data in the USB mass storage class device while using this
System.
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Maintenance
How to clean the connectors
Frequent detachment will deteriorate the connectors.
To minimize this possibility, periodically wipe the
connectors with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with
alcohol, being careful not to damage the connectors.
Connectors
Moisture condensation
Moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit in
the following cases:
• After starting the heater in the car.
• If it becomes very humid inside the car.
Should this occur, the unit may malfunction. In this
case, eject the disc and leave the unit turned on for a
few hours until the moisture has evaporated.
How to handle discs
When removing a disc from its
case, press down the center holder
of the case and lift the disc out,
holding it by the edges.
• Always hold the disc by the edges. Do not touch its
recording surface.
When storing a disc in its case, gently insert the
disc around the center holder (with the printed surface
facing up).
• Make sure to store discs in cases after use.
Center holder
To keep discs clean
A dirty disc may not play correctly.
If a disc does become dirty, wipe it with
a soft cloth in a straight line from center
to edge.
• Do not use any solvents (for example, conventional
record cleaner, spray, thinner, benzine, etc.) to clean
discs.
To play new discs
New discs may have some rough spots
around the inner and outer edges. If
such a disc is used, this unit may reject
the disc.
To remove these rough spots, rub the edges with a
pencil or ball-point pen, etc.
Do not use the following discs:
Single CD (8 cm disc)Warped disc
Sticker and sticker residueStick-on label
Unusual shape
Transparent or semi-
transparent parts on its
recording area
C-thru Disc (semi-
transparent disc)
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Troubleshooting
What appears to be trouble is not always serious. Check the following points before calling a service center.
SymptomRemedy/Cause
Sound cannot be heard from the speakers.• Adjust the volume to the optimum level.
• Make sure the unit is not muted/paused (see page 6).
• Check the cords and connections.
The unit does not work at all.Reset the unit (see page 3).
General
AUX IN
” cannot be selected.Check the <SRC SELECT> = <AUX IN> setting (see
“
page 27).
SSM automatic presetting does not work.Store stations manually.
Static noise while listening to the radio.Connect the antenna firmly.
FM/AM
AM
” cannot be selected.Check the <SRC SELECT> = <AM> setting (see
“
page 27).
Disc cannot be played back.Insert the disc correctly.
Disc can be neither played back nor ejected. • Unlock the disc (see page 12).
• Eject the disc forcibly (see page 3).
• Recordable/Rewritable discs cannot be
played back.
• Tracks on the Recordable/Rewritable discs
cannot be skipped.
Disc cannot be recognized.Eject the disc forcibly (see page 3).
Discs in general
Sound and pictures are sometimes
interrupted or distorted.
No playback picture (DVD-Video/DVD-VR/
JPEG/MPEG/VCD) appears on the monitor.
• Insert a finalized disc.
• Finalize the discs with the component which you have
used for recording.
• Stop playback while driving on rough roads.
• Change the disc.
• Check the cords and connections.
Parking brake wire is not connected properly. (See
Installation/Connection Manual.)
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SymptomRemedy/Cause
No picture appears on the monitor at all.• Connect the video cord correctly.
• Select a correct input on the monitor.
The monitor shows black and white wavy
pictures (DVD-Video/DVD-VR/JPEG/MPEG/
VCD).
The left and right edges of the picture are
Discs in general
missing on the monitor.
“NO DISC” appears on the display.Insert a playable disc into the loading slot.
Disc cannot be played back.• Change the disc.
Noise is generated.Skip to another track or change the disc.
Tracks cannot play back as you have
intended them to play.
Longer readout time is required.Readout time varies due to the complexity of the folder/file
No sound can be heard when picture is
displayed while playing a MPEG Video file.
JPEG/MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/WAV
Elapsed playing time is not correct.This sometimes occurs during playback. This is caused by
“PLEASE” and “EJECT” appear alternately
on the display.
Correct characters are not displayed (e.g.
album name).
Select an appropriate video format (PAL/NTSC) for your
monitor (see page 26).
Select “4:3 LETTERBOX” (see page 21).
• Record the tracks using a compliant application in the
appropriate discs (see page 5).
• Add the extension code <.jpg>, <.jpeg>, <.mpg>,
<.mpeg>, <.mp3>, <.wma>, or <.wav> to the file
names.
Playback order is determined when files are recorded.
configuration. Do not use too many hierarchies and folders.
Record the audio track using MPEG1 Audio Layer 2 as the
audio stream for MPEG Video files.
how the tracks are recorded.
Insert a disc that contains tracks of appropriate formats.
This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers, and
a limited number of symbols. (See page 11.)
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SymptomRemedy/Cause
Noise is generated.The track played back is not an MP3/WMA/WAV track. Skip
to another file. (Do not add the extension code <.mp3>,
<.wma>, or <.wav> to non-MP3/WMA/WAV tracks.)
“READING” keeps flashing on the display. • Readout time varies depending on the USB device.
• Do not use too many hierarchy or folders.
• Turn off the power then on again.
• Do not pull out or connect the USB device repeatedly while
“READING” is displayed on the display.
“CANNOT PLAY” appears on the display.Selected folder is an empty folder *. Select another folder
that contains MP3/WMA/WAV tracks.
* Folder that is physically empty or folder that contains data
but does not contain valid MP3/WMA/WAV track.
Tracks/folders are not played back in the
order you have intended.
While playing a track, sound is sometimes
interrupted.
USB device playback
• “CANNOT PLAY” appears on the display.
• “NO USB” appears on the display.
• The unit cannot detect the USB device.
“NOT SUPPORT” appears on the display
and track skips.
“READ FAILED” appears on the display.The connected USB device may be malfunctioning, or may
Correct characters are not displayed (e.g.
album name).
The playback order is determined by the write-in time
stamp. The first track/folder written into the USB device will
be the first track/folder for playback.
The tracks have not been properly copied into the USB
device.
Copy tracks again into the USB device, and try again.
• Connect a USB device that contains tracks encoded in an
appropriate format.
• Connect the USB device again.
Check whether the track is a playable file format.
not have been formatted correctly. The files included in the
USB device are corrupted.
This unit can only display letters (upper case), numbers, and
a limited number of symbols. (See page 11.)
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Specifications
Maximum Power Output:Front/Rear:50 W per channel
Continuous Power Output
(RMS):
Load Impedance: 4 Ω (4 Ω to 8 Ω allowance)
Tone Control Range:Bass:±12 dB (60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz)