Mazda DVD system User Manual

DVD REAR SEAT

ENTERTAINMENT

SYSTEM

USER’S

GUIDE

Table of contents

Quick Start — How to get going
Introduction
Features
Accessories
General operating tips
Troubleshooting

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Quick Start — How to get going

To operate the DVD system:

1. Install two batteries into the remote control and 2 batteries into each
of the headphones.

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position.

3. Insert a DVD disc into the DVD player. The DVD player will turn on
and the DVD will start playing. When the DVD menu appears, press
the

4. To listen to the DVD on the vehicle’s radio, turn the radio on.

5. Press and release the FM Transmitter ON/OFF button on the remote
control.

6. Press the FM TRANSMITTER SELECT button on the remote control
until 88.3 MHz is shown on the screen.

7. Tune the radio to 88.3 MHz. (Note: If 88.3 MHz is a local station, use
the FM TRANSMITTER SELECT button to select another frequency
and tune the radio to that frequency).

8. To listen to the DVD through the headphones, press and release the
“POWER” button on the headphones to turn the headphones on.

To play a video game:

1. Ensure that the audio and DVD system are on and vehicle ignition is
in the RUN or ACCESSORY position.

2. Connect the auxiliary device (i.e., game station, camcorder) to the
auxiliary input jacks located on the side of the unit.

Note: The AUX jacks are located under the black plastic cover on the
left side of the unit.

Yellow jack = video
Red jack = right audio
White jack = left audio

(PLAY) button to start viewing the movie.

3. Press the SOURCE control on the right side panel or the remote to
enable the auxiliary inputs. AUX will appear in the LCD display.

Note: AV1 and AV2 are not utilized in this unit.

4. Turn the Headphones ON (control on left ear piece) to activate the
wireless headphones. Use the rotary dial on the right ear piece to
adjust the headphone volume.

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Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Your vehicle is equipped with a Rear Seat DVD Entertainment System
which allows you to listen to audio CDs, watch DVDs and to plug in and
play a variety of standard video games. The DVD player is capable of
playback of standard DVDs, CDs and CD-R/RW media. This includes CDs
with MP3 format.

Please review this user manual to become familiar with the features and
controls as well as the very important safety information. If you have any
questions regarding the operation of your system, please call 1 (800)
231–6096. For system repair or warranty repairs, please contact your
local Mazda Dealer.

Safety information

Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating the
system and retain for future reference.

Do not attempt to service, repair or modify the Rear Seat DVD System.
See your dealer.

Do not insert foreign objects into the DVD compartment.

WARNING: The front glass on the liquid crystal display (LCD)
flip-down screen may break when hit with a hard surface. If the
glass breaks, do not touch the liquid crystalline material. In
case of contact with skin, wash immediately with soap and
water.

WARNING: The driver must not attempt to operate any
function of the DVD system while the vehicle is in motion. Give
full attention to driving and to the road. Pull off the road and
park in a safe place before inserting or extracting DVDs from
the system. A remote control is included in the system to allow
the rear seat occupants to operate the system functions without
distracting the driver.

Do not expose the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen
to direct sunlight or intensive ultraviolet rays for extensive
periods of time. Ultraviolet rays deteriorate the liquid crystal.

Be sure to review User Manuals for video games and video game
equipment when used as auxiliary inputs for your Rear Seat DVD
System.

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Introduction

Do not operate video games or video equipment if the power cords
and/or cables are broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/or
cables where they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operation
of seats and/or compartments.

Disconnect video games and video equipment power cords and/or cables
when not in use.

Avoid touching auxiliary input jacks with your fingers. Do not blow on
them or allow them to get wet or dirty.

Do not clean any part of the DVD player with benzene, paint thinner or
any other solvent.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance

Changes or modifications not approved by Mazda could void user’s
authority to operate the equipment. 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, may cause harmful interference and 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.

Care and service of the DVD player

Environmental extremes

DVD players which are subjected to harsh environmental conditions may
be damaged or perform at less than maximum capability. To avoid these
outcomes, whenever possible avoid exposing your DVD player to:

• extremely hot or cold temperatures.

• direct sunlight.

• high humidity.

• a dusty environment.

• locations where strong magnetic fields are generated.

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Temperature extremes

When the vehicle is parked under direct sunlight or in an extremely cold
place for a long period of time, wait until the cabin temperature of the
vehicle is at normal temperature before operating the system.

Humidity and moisture condensation

Moisture in the air will condense in the DVD player under extremely
humid conditions or when moving from a cold place to a warm one.
Moisture condensation may cause damage to the DVD and/or player. If
moisture condensation occurs, do not insert a CD or DVD into the
player. If one is already in the player, remove it. Turn the DVD player ON
to dry the moisture before inserting a DVD. This could take an hour or
more.

Foreign substances

Exercise care to prevent dirt and foreign objects from entering the DVD
player compartment. Be especially careful not to spill liquids of any kind
onto the media controls or into the system. If liquid is accidentally
spilled onto the system, immediately turn the system OFF and consult a
qualified service technician.

Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen

Clean the display screen by using a damp soft cloth. Rub the screen
gently until the dust, dirt or fingerprints are removed. Do not spray the
screen directly with water or glass cleaning solvents. Overspray from
these fluids could drip down into the internal electronics of the screen
and cause damage. Do not apply excessive pressure while cleaning the
screen.

Cleaning compact discs

Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean
discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe from the center out to
the edge. Do not use circular motion.

Cleaning the DVD player

Clean the exterior of the DVD player with a damp cloth. Do not use CD
cleaning kits or CDs intended to clean the interior of your DVD player.
Use of these products may damage your system.

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Features

FEATURES

• 7 inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Active Matrix Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD) Monitor

• On Screen Display (OSD) for control of picture quality and functions

• Full Function Remote Control

• Five frequency FM modulator with remote control and OSD (Channel

1, 88.3 MHz, Channel 2, 88.7 MHz, Channel 3, 89.1 MHz, Channel 4,

89.5 MHz, Channel 5, 89.9 MHz)

• Infrared Transmitter for IR Wireless Headphones

• One Audio/Video Input (AUX)

• Headphone/Amplifier

• Two Headphone Jacks

• Forward and Side Remote Sensor

• Dome Lights with Switch (if equipped)

• Backlit Controls for low light operation

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

1. DVD disc insertion slot

2. PLAY (

3. STOP (

4. Infrared Transmitter and Sensor — Used to transmit audio to
wireless headphones. Also allows the remote control to operate unit.

5. EJECT (

6. POWER button — Bright red when system is on, dim when off

7. Unit Ventilation Opening

8. Dome Lights (if equipped) — Provides additional interior
illumination.

9. Three position Dome Light Switch (if equipped)

• Auto — Automatically switches on the dome lights in conjunction with
the vehicle’s interior illumination.

• Off — The dome lights will not turn on in this position.

• On — Turns on the dome lights.

) button

) button

) button

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10. SCREEN RELEASE — Moves in direction of the arrow to release

the drop down screen.

11. HEADPHONE JACK — Allows the use of wired headphones with a

1/8” plug for listening to video program audio.

12. FM TRANSMITTER CHANNEL SELECT — (Channel 1, 88.3

MHz, Channel 2, 88.7 MHz, Channel 3, 89.1 MHZ, Channel 4, 89.5
MHz, Channel 5, 89.9 MHz).

13. HEADPHONE JACK — Allows the use of wired headphones with a

1/8” plug for listening to video program audio.

14. SOURCE SELECT — (AV1, AV2, DVD, AUX).

Note: AV1 and AV2 are not utilized with this unit.

15. Screen Mode Button — Allows the user to change screen format

(Aspect Ratio, 4:3 or 16:9).

Note: The Screen Mode Button is located on the inside of the screen
and is accessable when the screen is in the open position.

16. Drop Down LCD Panel.

17. Auxiliary AUDIO RIGHT INPUT.

18. Auxiliary AUDIO LEFT INPUT.

19. AUXILIARY VIDEO INPUT.

20. IR Side Remote Sensor Eye — Allows the remote control to

operate the unit.

21. LCD Panel Backlight Switch — This switch turns off the LCD

backlighting when the screen is in the closed position.

Note: The LCD Backlight Switch is located on the inside of the screen
housing.

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Features

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Battery installation

Before attempting to operate your Remote Control, install the batteries
as described below.

1. Turn the Remote Control face
down. Lift the battery cover off.

2. Install two “AAA” batteries as
shown. Make sure that proper
polarity (+ or -) is observed.

3. Align the cover tabs with the remote control and press down until
the cover clicks.

The remote control will only operate this unit. It is not a universal
remote control and will not control equipment from other manufacturers.

Note: If the remote control is not used for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to prevent damage.

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