Pioneer AVH-P3150DVD Manual

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DVD AV RECEIVER

AVH-P3150DVD

Operation Manual

English

Contents

Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product.

Please read through this manual before using the product for the first time, to ensure proper use. After reading, please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place for future reference.

Be sure to read this

!DVD video disc region numbers 7

!When an operation is prohibited 8

!Handling guideline of discs and player 94

Precautions

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

5

 

 

To ensure safe driving

5

 

 

 

To avoid battery exhaustion

6

 

 

Before You Start

 

 

 

 

 

About this unit

7

 

 

 

 

 

About this manual

7

 

 

 

 

Visit our website

7

 

 

 

 

 

Features 7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When an operation is prohibited

8

 

Resetting the microprocessor 8

 

 

Feature demo mode

 

9

 

 

 

Use and care of the remote control

9

What’s what

 

 

 

 

 

 

Head unit

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control

11

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Power ON/OFF

14

 

 

 

 

 

Selecting a source

14

 

 

 

Adjusting the volume

15

 

 

 

Touch panel key basic operation

15

 

Built-in DVD player basic operations

17

Radio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Listening to the radio

19

 

 

 

Storing and recalling broadcast

 

 

frequencies

19

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction of advanced tuner

 

 

operation

20

 

 

 

 

 

Storing the strongest broadcast

 

 

frequencies

20

 

 

 

 

 

Tuning in strong signals 20

 

 

 

Playing DVD discs

 

 

 

 

Watching a DVD

21

 

 

 

 

Selecting titles from the title list

22

 

Displaying information of DVD-VR 22

 

Skipping back or forward to another title

22

Operating the DVD menu

22

 

 

Selecting the play mode

23

 

 

Resume playback (Bookmark)

23

 

CM skip/CM back 23

 

 

 

 

Frame-by-frame playback

23

 

 

Slow motion playback

23

 

 

 

Pausing playback

24

 

 

 

 

Searching for the part you want to play

24

Changing audio language during playback

(Multi-audio)

24

 

 

 

 

Changing the subtitle language during

 

playback (Multi-subtitle)

25

 

 

Changing the viewing angle during playback

(Multi-angle)

 

25

 

 

 

Return to the specified scene

25

 

Automatic playback of DVDs

25

 

Introduction of advanced DVD operation

25

Repeating play

26

 

 

 

Selecting audio output

26

 

 

Playing Video CDs

 

 

 

Watching a Video CD

27

 

 

PBC playback

27

 

 

 

Frame-by-frame playback 28

 

 

Slow motion playback

28

 

 

Pausing playback

28

 

 

 

Searching for a desired scene, starting

 

playback from a specified time 28

 

Introduction of advanced Video CD

 

operation 28

 

 

 

 

Repeating play

29

 

 

 

Selecting audio output

29

 

 

Playing CDs

 

 

 

 

 

Listening to a CD

30

 

 

 

Selecting tracks from the track title list

30

Pausing playback

30

 

 

 

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Switching the media file type 31 Using advanced sound retriever 31

Introduction of advanced CD operation 31

Repeating play 31

 

Playing tracks in random order

31

Scanning tracks of a CD 31

 

Playing compressed audio

 

Listening to compressed audio

32

Selecting files from the file name list 33 Pausing playback 33

Switching the media file type 33 Using advanced sound retriever 33

Introduction of advanced compressed audio

operation 33

 

Repeating play 34

 

Playing tracks in random order 34

Scanning folders and tracks

34

Playing DivX/JPEG files

 

Watching a DivX/JPEG 35

 

Viewing a JPEG slideshow

36

Playing DivX® VOD content

36

Selecting files from the file name list 36

Displaying text information on DivX/JPEG disc 37

Pausing playback 37

Switching the media file type 37 Searching for the part you want to play 37 Changing audio language during playback

(Multi-audio) 37

Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle) 37

Capture an image in JPEG files 37 Introduction of advanced DivX/JPEG

operation 38 Repeating play 38

Playing tracks in random order 38

Playing songs in a USB storage device

Basic Operations 39

Selecting files from the file name list 39

Pausing compressed audio playback

40

Switching the media file type 40

 

 

Using advanced sound retriever

40

 

Introduction to advanced operations

40

Using iPod

 

 

 

 

Basic Operations

41

 

 

Playing video

42

 

 

 

Browsing for a song/video 42

 

 

Displaying text information on iPod

 

Video 43

 

 

 

 

Pausing playback

43

 

 

Using advanced sound retriever

43

 

Repeating play

43

 

 

 

Playing songs/videos in a random order

(shuffle) 44

 

 

 

 

Playing all songs in a random order (shuffle all) 44

Operating this unit’s iPod function from your iPod 44

Selecting songs from lists related to the

currently playing song 44

 

Changing audiobook speed

44

Changing the screen mode

45

Audio Adjustments

Introduction of audio adjustments 46 Using balance adjustment 46

Using the equalizer

46

Adjusting loudness

47

Using subwoofer output 47

Boosting the bass 47

 

Using the high pass filter

48

Adjusting source levels

48

Setting up the DVD player

Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 49

Setting the subtitle language

49

Setting the audio language

49

Setting the menu language

50

Setting the angle icon display 50

Setting the aspect ratio 50

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Setting the slide show interval

50

Setting the parental lock

51

 

 

Setting the DivX subtitle file

51

 

Displaying your DivX® VOD registration

code 52

 

 

 

Setting for digital output

52

 

 

Initial Settings

 

 

 

Adjusting initial settings

53

 

 

Switching the auxiliary setting

53

Setting the FM tuning step

53

 

Setting the AM tuning step

53

 

Setting the rear output and subwoofer

controller 54

 

 

 

Switching the sound muting/attenuation 54 Setting the TV signal 55

Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless connection 55

Correcting distorted sound 55

Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing) 55

Resetting the audio functions 56

System settings

Introduction of system adjustments 57

Changing the wide screen mode

57

Changing the picture adjustment

58

Setting the AV input 58

 

Setting the clock 59

 

Setting for rear view camera (back up

camera) 59

 

Entertainment settings

Introduction of entertainment settings 60

Selecting the background display

60

Selecting the illumination color

60

Selecting the OSD color 61

 

Other Functions

 

Setting remote control code type

62

Adjusting the response positions of the touch panels (Touch Panel Calibration) 62

Using the AUX source

63

Using the external unit

64

Using the PGM button

64

Available accessories

 

Multi-CD Player

65

 

Bluetooth Audio

67

 

Bluetooth Telephone 69

TV tuner 76

 

 

Digital Signal Processor

77

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

88

 

Error messages

90

 

Understanding auto TA and EQ error messages 92

Understanding messages 93

Handling guideline of discs and player 94

DVD discs

94

 

DVD-R/DVD-RW discs

95

AVCHD recorded discs

95

CD-R/CD-RW discs 95

 

Dual Discs

95

 

Compressed audio compatibility 96 Handling guideline and supplemental

information

96

 

 

 

Example of a hierarchy

97

 

iPod compatibility

97

 

 

About handling the iPod

98

 

JPEG picture files

98

 

 

DivX video files

98

 

 

 

Using the display correctly 99

 

Language code chart for DVD

101

Copyright and trademark notice

102

Terms

104

 

 

 

 

Specifications

107

 

 

Index

109

 

 

 

 

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Please read all of these instructions regarding your display and retain them for future reference.

1Read this manual fully and carefully before operating your display.

2Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and safety information.

3Pay close attention to all warnings in this manual and follow the instructions carefully.

4Do not allow other persons to use this system until they have read and understood the operating instructions.

5Do not install the display where it may (i) obstruct the driver’s vision, (ii) impair the performance of any of the vehicle’s operating systems or safety features, including air bags, hazard lamp buttons or (iii) impair the driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle.

6Do not operate this display if doing so in any way will divert your attention from the safe operation of your vehicle. Always observe safe driving rules and follow all existing traffic regulations. If you experience difficulty in operating the system or reading the display, park your vehicle in a safe location and make necessary adjustments.

7Please remember to wear your seat belt at all times while operating your vehicle. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe if your seat belt is not properly buckled.

8Never use headphones while driving.

9To promote safety, certain functions are disabled unless the parking brake is on, and the vehicle is not in motion.

10Never set the volume of your display so high that you cannot hear outside traffic and emergency vehicles.

WARNING

!Do not attempt to install or service your display by yourself. Installation or servicing of the display by persons without training and experience in electronic equipment and automotive accessories may be dangerous and could expose you

to the risk of electric shock or other hazards.

To ensure safe driving

WARNING

!LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CONNECTOR IS DESIGNED TO DETECT PARKED STATUS AND MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY SIDE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH. IMPROPER CONNECTION OR USE OF THIS LEAD MAY VIOLATE APPLICABLE LAW AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE.

!To avoid the risk of damage and injury and the potential violation of applicable laws, this unit is not for use with a video screen that is visible to the driver.

!To avoid the risk of accident and the potential violation of applicable laws, the front DVD or TV (sold separately) feature should never be used while the vehicle is being driven. Also, rear displays should not be in a location where they are visibly distracting to the driver.

!In some countries or states the viewing of images on a display inside a vehicle even by persons other than the driver may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be obeyed and this unit’s DVD features should not be used.

When you attempt to watch a DVD, Video CD or TV while driving, the warning Viewing of front seat video source while driving is strictly prohibited. will appear on the front display.

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Precautions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To watch a DVD, Video CD or TV on the front

To avoid battery exhaustion

 

display, park your vehicle in a safe place and

Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using

 

apply the parking brake.

 

this unit. Using this unit without running the

 

 

 

 

When using a display

engine can result in battery drainage.

 

! When no power is supplied to this unit be-

 

connected to V OUT

cause of a replacement of the vehicle bat-

 

This unit’s V OUT is for connection of a dis-

tery or for some similar reason, the

 

microcomputer of this unit is returned to

 

play to enable passengers in the rear seats to

 

its initial condition. We recommend that

 

watch the DVD or TV.

 

you transcribe the audio adjustment data.

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

WARNING

 

NEVER install the rear display in a location that

 

Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an

 

enables the driver to watch the DVD or TV while

 

ACC position.

 

driving.

 

 

 

 

When using a rear view camera

 

 

 

With an optional rear view camera, you are

 

 

 

able to use this unit as an aid to keep an eye

 

 

 

on trailers, or backing into a tight parking

 

 

 

spot.

 

 

WARNING

!SCREEN IMAGE MAY APPEAR REVERSED.

!USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR MIRROR IMAGE REAR VIEW CAMERA. OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE.

CAUTION

!The rear view camera function is to be used as an aid to keep an eye on trailers, or while backing up. Do not use for entertainment purposes.

!Please note that the edges of the rear view camera images may differ slightly according to whether full screen images are displayed when backing up, and whether the images are

used for checking the rear when the vehicle is moving forward.

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About this unit

CAUTION

!Do not allow this unit to come into contact with liquids. Electrical shock could result. Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and overheating could result from contact with liquids.

!“CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”

This product contains a laser diode of higher class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

!Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedures and precautions.

!Always keep the volume low enough so that you can hear sounds from outside the vehicle.

!Protect this unit from moisture.

!If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed.

!Should this unit fail to operate properly, please contact your dealer or nearest authorized PIONEER Service Station.

DVD video disc region numbers

DVD video discs that have incompatible region numbers cannot be played on this player. The region number of the player can be found on the bottom of this unit and this manual (refer to Specifications on page 107).

About this manual

This unit features a number of sophisticated functions ensuring superior reception and operation. All the functions have been designed for the easiest possible use, but many are not self-explanatory. This operation manual will help you benefit fully from this unit’s potential and to maximize your listening enjoyment. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the functions and their operation by reading through the manual before you begin using this unit. It is especially important that

you read and observe WARNINGs and CAUTIONs in this manual.

Visit our website

Visit us at the following site: http://pioneer.jp/group/index-e.html

!We offer the latest information about Pioneer Corporation on our website.

Features

Touch panel key operation

It is possible to operate this unit by using touch panel key.

Also, scroll bar and scrubber bar can be controlled at your fingertip.

DVD-R/RW compatibility

It is possible to play back DVD-R/RW discs recorded with the video format and Video Recording format. (Refer to DVD-R/DVD-RW discs on page 95.)

Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility

It is possible to play back Video CDs featuring PBC (playback control).

CD playback

Music CD/CD-R/RW playback is possible.

MP3 file playback

You can play back MP3 files recorded on CD- R/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard), DVD-R/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard, UDF 1.02) and USB storage device (FAT 16, FAT 32).

WMA file playback

You can play back WMA files recorded on CD- R/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard), DVD-R/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard, UDF 1.02) and USB storage device (FAT 16, FAT 32).

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AAC file playback

You can play back AAC files recorded on CD- R/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard), DVD-R/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard, UDF 1.02) and USB storage device (FAT 16, FAT 32).

DivX® video compatibility

Refer to DivX compatibility on page 99.

JPEG picture file playback

You can play back JPEG picture files recorded on CD-R/RW/ROM and USB storage device.

Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility

When using this unit with a Pioneer multichannel processor, you can enjoy the atmosphere and excitement provided by DVD movie and music software featuring 5.1 channel recordings.

Portable audio player compatibility

!Make inquiries to the manufacturer about your USB portable audio player/USB mem-

ory.

This unit corresponds to the following.

USB MSC (Mass Storage Class) compliant portable audio player and memory

WMA, MP3 and AAC file playback

JPEG file playback

About DivX

DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the DivX® video codec from DivX, Inc. This unit can play DivX video files recorded on CD-R/RW/ROM and DVD-R/RW/ROM discs.

Keeping the same terminology as DVD video, individual DivX video files are called “Titles”. When naming files/titles on a CD-R/RW or a DVD-R/RW disc prior to burning, keep in mind that by default they will be played in alphabetical order.

Official DivX® Certified product

Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with standard playback of DivX® media files

When an operation is prohibited

When you are watching a DVD and attempt to perform an operation, it may not be performed because of the programming on the disc.

When this happens, the icon appears on the screen.

!The icon may not appear with certain discs.

iPod compatibility

This unit can control, listen to songs and view videos on an iPod.

For details about the supported iPod, refer to iPod compatibility on page 97.

Hands-free phoning

Using Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100), this unit realizes effortless hands-free phoning with Bluetooth wireless technology.

Bluetooth audio player compatibility

Using Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100), you can control Bluetooth audio player featuring Bluetooth wireless technology.

Resetting the microprocessor

Pressing RESET lets you reset the microprocessor to its initial settings without changing the bookmark information.

The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions:

!Prior to using this unit for the first time after installation

!If the unit fails to operate properly

!When strange or incorrect messages appear on the display

1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.

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2 Press RESET with a pen tip or other pointed instrument.

RESET button

Note

After completing connections or when you want to erase all memorized settings or return the unit to its initial (factory) settings, switch your engine ON or set the ignition switch to ACC ON before pressing RESET.

Feature demo mode

The feature demo automatically starts when you select the source Off. The demo continues while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON. To cancel the feature demo, press and hold MUTE. To restart the feature demo, press and hold MUTE again. Remember that if the feature demo continues operating when the car engine is turned off, it may drain battery power.

Important

The red lead (ACC) of this unit should be connected to a terminal coupled with ignition switch on/off operations. If this is not done, the vehicle battery may be drained.

Use and care of the remote control

Installing the battery

Slide the tray on the back of the remote control out and insert the battery with the plus (+) and minus (–) poles aligned properly.

!When using for the first time, pull out the film protruding from the tray.

WARNING

Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

CAUTION

!Use one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.

!Remove the battery if the remote control is not used for a month or longer.

!There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

!Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.

!Do not store the battery with metallic objects.

!If the battery leaks, wipe the remote control completely clean and install a new battery.

!When disposing of used batteries, comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institutions’ rules that apply in your country/area.

Using the remote control

Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate.

!The remote control may not function properly in direct sunlight.

Important

!Do not store the remote control in high temperatures or direct sunlight.

!Do not let the remote control fall onto the

floor, where it may become jammed under the brake or accelerator pedal.

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Head unit

1 c/d(TRK) buttons

Press to do manual seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and track search controls.

2 +/– (VOL) buttons

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

3 RESET button

Press to return to the factory settings (initial settings).

4 h(eject) button

Press to eject a disc from this unit.

5Disc loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

6DISP OFF button

Press to turn the information display on or off.

7 USB port

Use to connect a USB storage device.

!When connecting, open up the USB connector lid.

!Use a USB cable to connect the USB storage device to the USB port. Since the USB storage device is projected forward from the unit, it is dangerous to connect directly.

Pioneer CD-U50E USB cable is also available. For details, consult your dealer.

8AUX1 input jack (3.5 mm stereo/video jack)

Use to connect an auxiliary device.

9MUTE button

Press to turn off the sound. To turn on the sound, press again.

a SRC/OFF button

Press to cycle through all the available sources. Press and hold to turn the source off.

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Remote control

 

Button names

AVH mode

DVD mode

1

Remote control selec-

Switch to change the setting of the remote control. For details, refer to Setting re-

tion switch

mote control code type on page 62.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

SRC/OFF button

Press to cycle through all the available sources. Press and hold to turn the source

off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

ATT button

Press to quickly lower the volume level by about 90%. Press once more to return to

the original volume level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

VOLUME buttons

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO button

Press to change the audio language during DVD playback while using the built-in

 

DVD player.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

SUBTITLE button

Press to change the subtitle language during DVD playback while using the built-in

DVD player.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANGLE button

Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback while using the built-in

 

DVD player.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

RETURN button

Press to display the PBC (playback control) menu during PBC playback.

 

 

 

 

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Remote control code: AVH or B

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a/bbuttons (DISC)

Not used.

Not used.

Remote control code: A

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to select the next/previous disc.

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control opera-

Switch the operation mode between AVH, DVD and TV modes. Normally, set to

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AVH. For details, refer to Using the remote control operation mode switch on the

tion mode switch

 

next page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to operate the preprogrammed

Press to turn the bookmark function on

 

Bookmark button/

or off when your DVD player features

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functions for each source. (Refer to

PGM button

bookmark function. For details, refer to

 

Using the PGM button on page 64.)

 

 

DVD player’s operation manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

DIRECT button

Not used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control code: AVH

11

REAR SOURCE button

Not used.

Not used.

Remote control code: A or B

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to turn the DVD player on or off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control code: AVH

12

DISPLAY button

Press to select different displays.

Not used.

Remote control code: A or B

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to select different displays.

 

 

 

 

13

ENTERTAINMENT but-

Not used.

 

ton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press 0 to 10 to input numbers. Buttons

 

 

0 to 10 buttons, CLEAR

1 to 6 can operate the preset tuning for

Press to select a menu item on a video

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the tuner or disc changing for DVD

button

CD featuring PBC (playback control).

 

player or multi-CD player. Press CLEAR

 

 

 

 

 

to clear the input numbers.

 

 

 

 

 

15

Back button

Press to return to the previous display.

Not used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to select the tuner band when

 

 

 

tuner is selected as a source. Also used

Press to switch mode between com-

 

 

to cancel the control mode of functions.

 

 

pressed audio and audio data (CD-DA)

 

 

Press to switch mode between com-

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BAND/ESC button

when playing discs with compressed

pressed audio and audio data (CD-DA)

 

 

audio and audio data (CD-DA) such as

 

 

when playing discs with compressed

 

 

CD-EXTRA and MIXED-MODE CDs.

 

 

audio and audio data (CD-DA) such as

 

 

 

 

 

CD-EXTRA and MIXED-MODE CDs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY/PAUSE (f)

Press to switch sequentially between playback and pause while using the built-in

 

button

DVD player.

 

 

 

 

 

REVERSE (m) button

Press to perform fast reverse while using the built-in DVD player.

 

 

 

 

 

FORWARD (n) but-

Press to perform fast forward while using the built-in DVD player.

 

ton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PREVIOUS (o) but-

Press to return to the previous track (chapter) while using the built-in DVD player.

 

ton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEXT (p) button

Press to go to the next track (chapter) while using the built-in DVD player.

 

 

 

 

STEP (r/q) buttons

Press to move ahead one frame at a time during DVD/VideoCD playback. Press and

 

hold for one second to activate slow playback while using the built-in DVD player.

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOP (g) button

Press to stop playback while using the built-in DVD player.

 

 

 

 

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AUTO PLAY button

Press to turn the DVD auto-playback function on or off while using the built-in DVD

 

player.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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a/bbuttons (FOLDER)

Press to select the next/previous folder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Move to do fast forward, reverse and

Move to select a menu on the DVD

What

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Thumb pad

track search controls. Click to recall

menu.

 

 

 

 

Menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MENU button

Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback.

s

 

 

 

 

TOP MENU button

Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.

what

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using the remote control operation mode switch

There are three remote control operation modes on the remote control.

AVH mode operation

When operating this unit by remote control, the mode is normally switched to AVH.

DVD mode operation

If you switch the mode to DVD, the thumb pad and 0 to 10 operations are changed for the DVD player.

% When you want to operate the following functions, switch the mode to DVD:

!When operating the DVD menu by using the thumb pad. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 22.)

!When operating the PBC menu by using 0 to 10. (Refer to PBC playback on page 27.)

TV mode operation

TV operations available with a Pioneer TV tuner (e.g. GEX-P5750TV(P)) can be controled with AVH mode. TV mode is not used with this unit.

!For details concerning operation, refer to the TV tuner’s operation manuals.

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Basic Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power ON/OFF

! M-CD – Multi-CD player

 

 

 

 

! TV – Television

 

1

! AV – AV input

 

 

 

 

! EXT-1 – External unit 1

 

 

 

 

! EXT-2 – External unit 2

 

 

 

 

! AUX-1 – AUX 1

 

 

 

 

! AUX-2 – AUX 2

 

 

 

 

! USB/iPod – USB/iPod

 

 

 

 

! TEL – Bluetooth telephone

 

 

 

 

! BT Audio – Bluetooth audio player

 

1 Source icon

! RearView – Rear view camera

 

! Off – Turn the unit off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

# When the source icon is not displayed, you

 

Turning the unit on

can display it by touching the screen.

 

# While operating the menu, you cannot select

 

% When using the touch panel keys,

 

a source by touching the source icon.

 

touch the source icon and then touch the

# To close source select menu, touch ESC.

 

desired source name.

% When using the button, press SRC/OFF

 

The source names are displayed and select-

 

able ones are highlighted.

repeatedly to select a desired source.

 

% When using the button, press SRC/OFF

Notes

 

to turn the unit on.

! In the following cases, the sound source will

 

 

 

 

 

Turning the unit off

not change.

 

— When no unit corresponding to the se-

 

% When using the touch panel keys,

lected source is connected.

 

— When there is no disc or magazine in the

 

touch the source icon and then touch Off.

 

player.

 

# When the source icon is not displayed, you

 

— When AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off

 

can display it by touching the screen.

 

(refer to page 53).

 

 

 

 

 

% When using the button, press SRC/OFF

— When the AV (AV input) is not set to Video

 

and hold until the unit turns off.

(refer to page 58).

 

 

 

 

! In the following cases, USB/iPod icon will be

 

 

 

 

changed.

 

Selecting a source

— USB is displayed when USB storage device

 

is connected.

 

You can select a source you want to listen to.

 

— iPod is displayed when iPod is connected.

 

To switch to the DVD player, load a disc in the

— USB/iPod is displayed when no device is

 

unit.

connected.

 

% When using the touch panel keys,

! AUX1 is set to Video by default. Set the AUX1

 

to Off when not in use (refer to Switching the

 

touch the source icon and then touch the

 

auxiliary setting on page 53).

 

desired source name.

 

! Charging the portable audio player using

 

The source names are displayed and select-

 

car’s DC power source while connecting it to

 

able ones are highlighted.

 

AUX input may generate noise. In this case,

 

 

! Disc – Built-in DVD player

 

 

stop charging.

 

 

! Radio – Radio

 

 

 

 

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!RearView (rear view camera) cannot be selected by pressing SRC/OFF.

!Image from rear view camera can be displayed automatically when the appropriate setting is conducted. For details, refer to Setting for rear view camera (back up camera) on page 59.

!External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such as ones available in the future) that, although incompatible as a source, enables control of basic functions with this unit. Two external units can be controlled with this unit. When two external units are connected, the external unit is automatically allocated to external unit 1 or external unit 2 by this unit.

!When this unit’s blue/white lead is connected to the vehicle’s auto-antenna relay control terminal, the vehicle’s antenna extends when

this unit’s source is turned on. To retract the antenna, turn the source off.

Touch panel key basic operation

Activating the touch panel keys

1

2

1 Information area

Shows the various information depending on the source.

2 Touch panel keys

Touch to do various operations.

Operations Basic

Adjusting the volume

% Press + or – to adjust the sound level.

1Touch the screen to activate the touch panel keys corresponding to each source.

The touch panel keys appear on the display.

#To go to the next group of touch panel keys, touch NEXT.

#To return to the previous group of touch panel keys, touch PREV.

2Touch Hide to hide the touch panel keys.

#If you do not use the touch panel keys within

30seconds, they will be hidden automatically when selecting video sources.

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Operating the menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Function Menu key

Touch to switch to the functions for each source.

2 Audio Menu key

Touch to switch to the sound quality control menu.

3 System Menu key

Touch to switch to the setup functions menu.

4 Entertainment Menu key

Touch to switch to the entertainment setup menu.

5 ESC key

Touch to cancel the control mode of functions.

6 Back key

Touch to return to the previous display.

1 Touch AV Menu to display Menu.

The menu names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted.

# When AV Menu is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen.

2Touch the desired key to display the function names you want to operate.

3Touch ESC to return to the display of each source.

Operating the scroll bar and the scrubber bar

1

2

1Scroll bar

2Scrubber bar

This unit features touch operation of scroll bar and scrubber bar.

If the menu has multiple pages or list has more than five selections, you can drag the scroll bar on the left side of the menu to view the hidden objects. For the disc and USB storage device operation, you can specify the playback point by dragging the scrubber bar.

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Scroll bar operation

% If you see the scroll bar on the left side of the screen, drag upward or downward to view the hidden object.

# Touching or can also display the hidden object.

Scrubber bar operation

This operation is available for the following sources:

!DVD-video, DVD-VR

!Video CD

!CD

!Compressed audio files (disc/USB)

!DivX

% Drag the scrubber bar on the screen to specify the playback point.

# Drag operation is not available when the scrubber bar is grayout.

Built-in DVD player basic operations

Playing a disc

% Insert a DVD (-R/-RW), CD (-R/-RW) into the disc loading slot.

Playback will automatically start.

#Be sure to turn up the label side of a DVD (-R/-RW), CD (-R/-RW).

#After a DVD (-R/-RW), CD (-R/-RW) has been inserted, use touch panel keys to select the DVD player.

#When a DVD (-R/-RW), CD (-R/-RW) is loaded in this unit, touch the source icon and then touch Disc to select Disc.

#If you are playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu may appear. Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 22 and PBC playback on page 27.

#When the automatic playback function is on, this unit will cancel the DVD menu and automatically start playback from the first chapter of the first title. Refer to Automatic playback of DVDs on page 25.

# To eject a DVD (-R/-RW), CD (-R/-RW), press h (eject).

Notes

!The DVD player plays one, standard, 12-cm DVD (-R/-RW), CD (-R/-RW) at a time. Playing back an 8-cm disc is not possible with this unit.

!Do not insert anything other than a DVD (-R/- RW), CD (-R/-RW) into the disc loading slot.

!If bookmark function is on, DVD playback resumes from the selected point. For more details, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 23.

!If a DVD (-R/-RW), CD (-R/-RW) contains a mixture of various media file types such as DivX and MP3, you can switch between media file types to play. Refer to Switching the media file type on the next page.

!If you cannot insert a disc completely or if after you insert a disc the disc does not play, check that the label side of the disc is up. Press hto eject the disc, and check the disc for damage before inserting it again.

!There is sometimes a delay between starting up disc playback and the sound being issued. When being read, Format Read is displayed.

!If an error message is displayed, refer to Error messages on page 90.

Basic playback controls

The table below shows the basic controls for playing discs. The following chapters cover other playback features in more details.

Key What it does

Starts playback, pauses a disc that’s playing

for restarts a paused disc.

gStops playback.

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Skips to the start of the current track, chapter or file, then to previous tracks/chapters/files.

o! Performs fast reverse by touching and holding o.

Skips to the next track, chapter or file.

p! Performs fast forward by touching and holding p.

Note

You may find with some DVD or Video CD discs that some playback controls do not work in certain parts of the disc. This is not a malfunction.

Switching the media file type

When playing a disc containing a mixture of various media file types such as DivX and MP3, you can switch between media file types to play.

!This unit allows playback of the following media file type recorded on CD-R/RW/ROM discs.

Audio data (CD-DA)

Compressed audio files

DivX video files

JPEG picture files

!In case of DVD-R/RW/ROM, this unit does not allow playback of audio data (CD-DA) or JPEG picture files.

% Touch Media to switch between media file types.

Touch Media repeatedly to switch between the following media file types:

CD (audio data (CD-DA))—ROM-Audio (compressed audio)—DivX (DivX video files)— JPEG (JPEG picture files)

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Listening to the radio

1 2

3

4

6 5

Important

If you are using this unit in North, Central or South America, reset the AM tuning step (refer to

Setting the AM tuning step on page 53).

These are the basic steps necessary to operate the radio. More advanced tuner operation is explained starting in the following section. Refer to the next page.

1 Source icon

Shows which source has been selected.

2 Band indicator

Shows which band the radio is tuned to, AM or FM.

3 Preset number indicator

Shows which preset has been selected.

4 Frequency indicator

Shows the frequency to which the tuner is tuned.

5 LOCAL indicator

Appears when local seek tuning is on.

6 5(stereo) indicator

Appears when the selected frequency is being broadcast in stereo.

1 Touch the source icon and then touch Radio to select the radio.

2Touch Band to select a band.

Touch Band until the desired band (FM1, FM2, FM3 for FM or AM) is displayed.

3To perform manual tuning, briefly touch cor d.

#You can also perform manual tuning by pressing cor d(TRK).

4To perform seek tuning, keep touching cor dfor about one second and release.

The tuner will scan the frequencies until a broadcast strong enough for good reception is found.

#You can cancel seek tuning by briefly touching either cor d.

#If you keep touching cor dyou can skip stations. Seek tuning starts as soon as you release the key.

#You can also perform seek tuning by pressing and holding cor d(TRK).

Note

Listening AM radio while an iPod is charged from this unit may generate noise. In this case, disconnect the iPod from this unit.

Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies

You can easily store up to six broadcast frequencies for later recall.

!Six stations for each band can be stored in memory.

1Touch List to display the preset list.

2When you find a frequency that you want to store in memory keep touching one of preset tuning keys P1 to P6 until the beep sounds.

The selected radio station frequency has been stored in memory.

The next time you touch the same preset tuning key the radio station frequency is recalled from memory.

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#

When P1 to P6 are not displayed, you can dis-

Tuning in strong signals

 

play them by touching List.

Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those

#

You can also use aand bto recall radio sta-

radio stations with sufficiently strong signals

 

tion frequencies assigned to preset tuning keys

 

for good reception.

 

P1 to P6.

 

 

 

 

3 Touch ESC to return to the ordinary dis-

% Touch Local on the function menu to

 

set the sensitivity.

 

play.

 

Touch Local repeatedly until the desired level

 

 

 

 

 

 

of sensitivity appears in the display.

 

Introduction of advanced

There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and

 

two levels for AM:

 

tuner operation

 

FM: Off—Level1—Level2—Level3—Level4

1 Touch AV Menu and then touch

AM: Off—Level1—Level2

Larger setting number is higher level. The

Function Menu to display the function

highest level setting allows reception of only

names.

the strongest stations, while lower settings let

The function names are displayed and oper-

you receive progressively weaker stations.

able ones are highlighted.

 

2 Touch ESC to return to the frequency

 

display.

 

# To return to the previous display, touch

 

Back.

 

Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies

BSM (best stations memory) automatically stores the six strongest broadcast frequencies in the order of their signal strength.

! Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM may replace broadcast frequencies you have saved using P1 to P6.

% Touch BSM on the function menu to turn BSM on.

BSM begins to flash. While BSM is flashing the six strongest broadcast frequencies will be stored under preset tuning keys P1 to P6 in order of their signal strength. When finished, BSM stops flashing.

# To cancel the storage process, touch BSM again.

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Watching a DVD

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Audio language indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shows which audio language has been se-

1

2

3

4

lected.

For DVD-VR, only the number of the audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

language is displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

Digital format indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shows when a signal encoded in the corre-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sponding format is detected.

7 Channel/sampling frequency/quantization bits

5 6 7 8 9 Depending on the file format, some informa-

tion may not be displayed.

DVD video

8 Subtitle language indicator

1 2 3 4 Shows which subtitle language has been selected.

9 Viewing angle indicator

Shows which viewing angle has been selected.

a Playing method indicator

Shows which playing method (Original or Playlists) has been selected.

5 6 7

a

DVD-VR

These are the basic steps necessary to play a DVD with your DVD player. More advanced DVD operation is explained starting in the following section. Refer to page 25.

1 Source icon

Shows which source has been selected.

2Title number indicator

Shows the title currently playing.

3Chapter number indicator

Shows the chapter currently playing.

4Play time indicator

Shows the elapsed playing time of the current chapter.

1Touch the source icon and then touch Disc to select the DVD player.

#If no disc is loaded in the unit, you cannot select Disc (DVD player). Insert a disc in the unit. (Refer to page 17.)

#With some discs, a menu may be displayed. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on the next page.)

2Touch the screen to display the touch panel keys.

#Touch Hide to hide the touch panel keys.

3To skip back or forward to another chapter, touch oor p.

Touching pskips to the start of the next chapter. Touching oonce skips to the start of the current chapter. Touching it again will skip to the previous chapter.

#You can also skip back or forward to another chapter by pressing cor d(TRK).

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4 To perform fast forward or reverse,

Skipping back or forward

 

keep touching oor p.

to another title

 

If you keep touching oor pfor five sec-

 

 

 

 

 

onds, the icon mor nis highlighted.

% To skip back or forward to another title,

 

When this happens, fast reverse/fast forward

touch aor b.

 

 

 

continues even if you release oor p. To

Touching askips to the start of the next title.

 

resume playback at a desired point, touch

Touching bskips to the start of the previous

 

f.

title.

 

 

 

# Fast forward/fast reverse may not be possible

Title numbers are displayed for eight sec-

 

at certain locations on some discs. If this hap-

onds.

 

 

 

pens, normal playback automatically resumes.

 

 

 

 

# You can also perform fast reverse/fast forward

 

 

 

 

by pressing and holding cor d(TRK).

Operating the DVD menu

 

 

 

Some DVDs allow you to select from the disc

 

Selecting titles from the

contents using a menu.

 

! This function is available for DVD video.

 

title list

 

! You can display the menu by touching

 

Title list lets you see the list of titles on a disc

Menu or Top Menu while a disc is playing.

 

Touching either of these keys again lets you

 

and select one of them to play back.

 

start playback from the location selected

 

! This function is available for DVD-VR.

 

from the menu. For details, refer to the in-

 

 

 

1

Touch List.

structions provided with the disc.

 

2 Touch your favorite title.

Using DVD menu direct touch

 

That selection will begin to play.

 

3 Touch ESC to return to the ordinary dis-

control

 

 

 

This function allows you to operate the DVD

 

play.

 

menu by touching the menu item directly.

 

 

 

 

Displaying information of

% Touch the desired menu item on the

 

DVD menu directly.

 

DVD-VR

# Depending on the contents of DVD discs, this

 

Information of DVD-VR can be displayed.

function may not work properly. In this case,

 

using touch panel keys operate the DVD menu.

 

! This function is available for DVD-VR.

 

 

 

 

%

Touch INFO.

Using the touch panel keys

 

Touch INFO repeatedly to switch between the

1 Touch

to display touch panel keys

 

following settings:

 

Indicators—title name

to operate the DVD menu.

 

# If specific information has not been recorded

# When the touch panel keys are not displayed,

 

on a DVD-VR disc, No xxxx will be displayed

you can display them by touching the screen.

 

# To switch to the DVD menu direct touch con-

 

(e.g., No Title).

 

# If the characters recorded on the disc are not

trol, touch Touch.

compatible with this unit, those characters will not be displayed.

2 Touch a, b, cor dto select the desired menu item.

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3 Touch .

Playback starts from the selected menu item.

# The way to display the menu differs depending on the disc.

Selecting the play mode

You have two methods for playing DVD-VR disc; Original (original) and Playlists (playlist).

!Titles created with DVD recorders are called original. Based on original, rearranged titles are called playlist. Playlists are created on DVD-R/RW discs.

!This function is available for DVD-VR.

% Touch Mode Change to switch the play mode.

If the play mode is changed, playback starts from the beginning of the selected play mode.

Resume playback (Bookmark)

The Bookmark function lets you resume playback from a selected scene the next time the disc is loaded.

! This function is available for DVD video.

% During playback, touch Bookmark at the point you want to resume playback next time.

The selected scene will be bookmarked so that playback resumes from that point next time.

#To clear the bookmark on a disc, keep touching Bookmark during playback.

#You can also bookmark a disc by pressing and holding hat the point you want to bookmark. Next time you load the disc, playback will resume from the bookmarked point. Note that you can only bookmark one disc using this method. To clear the bookmark on a disc, press h.

#You can bookmark up to six discs including the disc that is bookmarked using h.

#The oldest bookmark is replaced by the new one.

CM skip/CM back

This function skips a reproduced image for a specified time. If the currently playing disc contains commercials, it is possible to skip them.

% To skip progressively backward or forward, touch or .

Each time you touch or it changes steps in the following order:

CM back

5 sec.—15 sec.—30 sec.—1.0 min.—2.0 min.—3.0 min.—0 sec.

CM skip

30 sec.—1.0 min.—1.5 min.—2.0 min.—3.0 min.—5.0 min.—10.0 min.—0 sec.

Frame-by-frame playback

This lets you move ahead one frame at a time during playback.

% Touch rduring playback.

Each time you touch r, you move ahead one frame.

#To return to normal playback, touch f.

#With some discs, images may be unclear during frame-by-frame playback.

#If a DVD-VR disc contains a still image, touch

rwhile displaying a still image to switch to the next image or video.

Slow motion playback

This lets you slow down playback speed.

% Keep touching runtil is displayed during playback.

The icon is displayed, forward slow motion playback begins.

#Touching qor rduring slow motion playback, you can change the playback speed in four steps as follows:

1/16—1/8—1/4—1/2

#To return to normal playback, touch f.

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!There is no sound during slow motion playback.

!With some discs, images may be unclear during slow motion playback.

!Reverse slow motion playback is not possible.

Note

With discs featuring a menu, you can also touch Menu or Top Menu and then make selections from the displayed menu.

Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio)

Pausing playback

% Touch fduring playback.

# To resume playback at the same point that you turned pause on, touch fagain.

Searching for the part you want to play

You can use the search function to find the part you want to play.

For DVD video, you can select Title (title), Chapter (chapter), Time (time) or 10key (numeric keypad).

For DVD-VR, you can select Title (title), Chapter (chapter) or Time (time).

!Chapter search and time search are not possible when disc playback has been stopped.

1Touch Search.

2Touch the desired search option (e.g., Chapter).

3Touch 0 to 9 to input the desired number.

#To cancel the inputted numbers, touch C.

#In the time search function, to select 1 hour

11minutes, convert the time into 071 minutes 00 seconds and touch 0, 7, 1, 0 and 0 in that order.

4 Touch .

This starts playback from the selected part.

DVDs can provide audio playback with different languages and different systems (Dolby Digital, DTS etc.). With DVDs featuring multiaudio recordings, you can switch between languages/audio systems during playback.

% Touch Audio during playback.

Each time you touch Audio it switches between audio systems.

Notes

!With some DVDs, switching between languages/audio systems may only be possible using a menu display.

!You can also switch between languages/audio systems using Setup. For details, refer to Setting the audio language on page 49.

!Only digital output of DTS audio is possible. If this unit’s optical digital outputs are not connected, DTS audio will not be output, so select an audio setting other than DTS.

!Display indications such as Dolby D and 5.1ch indicate the audio system recorded on the DVD. Depending on the setting, playback may not be with the same audio system as that indicated.

!Touching Audio during fast forward/fast re-

verse, pause or slow motion playback returns you to normal playback.

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Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle)

With DVDs featuring multi-subtitle recordings, you can switch between subtitle languages during playback.

% Touch Subtitle during playback.

Each time you touch Subtitle it switches between subtitle languages.

Notes

!With some DVDs, switching between subtitle languages may only be possible using a menu display.

!You can also switch between subtitle languages using Setup. For details, refer to Setting the subtitle language on page 49.

!Touching Subtitle during fast forward/fast re-

verse, pause or slow motion playback returns you to normal playback.

Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle)

With DVDs featuring multi-angle (scenes shot from multiple angles) recordings, you can switch among viewing angles during playback.

!This function is available for DVD video.

!During playback of a scene shot from mul-

tiple angles, the angle icon is displayed. Turn angle icon display on or off using Setup. For details, refer to Setting the angle icon display on page 50.

% Touch Angle during playback of a scene shot from multiple angles.

Note

Touching Angle during fast forward/fast reverse, pause or slow motion playback returns you to normal playback.

Return to the specified scene

You can return to the specified scene where the DVD you are currently playing has been preprogrammed to return.

! This function is available for DVD video.

% Touch Return to return to the specified scene.

# If a specified scene has not been preprogrammed in DVD disc, this function is not possible.

Automatic playback of DVDs

When a DVD disc with DVD menu is inserted, this unit will cancel the DVD menu automatically and start playback from the first chapter of the first title.

!This function is available for DVD video.

!Some DVDs may not operate properly. If this function is not fully operated, turn this function off and start playback.

% Touch Auto Play to turn automatic playback on.

#To turn automatic playback off, touch

Auto Play again.

#When the automatic playback is on, you can-

not operate repeating play of DVD disc (refer to Repeating play on the next page).

Introduction of advanced DVD operation

1Touch AV Menu and then touch Function Menu to display the function names.

The function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted.

2Touch ESC to return to the playback display.

# To return to the previous display, touch

Back.

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Repeating play

There are three repeat play ranges for DVD playback.

% Touch Repeat on the function menu to select the repeat range.

!Disc – Play through the current disc

!Chapter – Repeat the current chapter

!Title – Repeat the current title

#If you perform chapter search or fast forward/ reverse, the repeat play range changes to Disc.

Selecting audio output

When playing DVD video discs recorded with LPCM audio, you can switch the audio output.

!This function is not possible when disc playback has been stopped.

!If you select Linear PCM, when playing a disc recorded on a dual mono mode, you can operate this function. (Refer to Setting for digital output on page 52.)

% Touch L/R Select on the function menu to select the audio output.

Touch L/R Select repeatedly until the desired audio output appears in the display.

!L+R – left and right

!Left – left

!Right – right

!Mix – mixing left and right

#Depending on the disc and the playback location on the disc, the function may not be select-

able, indicating that operating this function is not possible.

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Playing Video CDs

Watching a Video CD

# During PBC playback, a menu may be dis-

 

 

 

 

 

 

played if you perform these operations.

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# You can also skip back or forward to another

track by pressing cor d(TRK).

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 To perform fast forward or reverse,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

keep touching oor p.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you keep touching oor pfor five sec-

 

 

 

 

 

 

onds, the icon mor nis highlighted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When this happens, fast reverse/fast forward

 

 

 

 

 

 

continues even if you release oor p. To

 

 

 

 

 

 

resume playback at a desired point, touch

These are the basic steps necessary to play a

f.

Video CD with your DVD player. More ad-

# Fast forward/fast reverse may not be possible

vanced Video CD operation is explained start-

at certain locations on some discs. If this hap-

ing in the following section. Refer to the next

pens, normal playback automatically resumes.

page.

 

 

 

 

# You can also perform fast reverse/fast forward

by pressing and holding cor d(TRK).

1 Source icon

Shows which source has been selected.

2 Track number indicator

Shows the number of the track playing.

3 Play time indicator

Shows the elapsed playing time of the current track.

1Touch the source icon and then touch Disc to select the DVD player.

#If no disc is loaded in the unit, you cannot select Disc (DVD player). Insert a disc in the unit. (Refer to page 17.)

#With a Video CD featuring the PBC (playback control) function, a menu is displayed. (Refer to PBC playback on this page.)

2Touch the screen to display the touch panel keys.

#Touch Hide to hide the touch panel keys.

3To skip back or forward to another track, briefly touch oor p.

Touching pskips to the start of the next track. Touching oonce skips to the start of the current track. Touching it again will skip to the previous track.

PBC playback

During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC (Playback Control), PBC ON is displayed. You can operate PBC menu with 10Key.

1 When PBC menu is displayed, touch Search and then touch 10key.

# Depending on the discs, the menu may be two or more pages long. In such case, touch o or pto display the next or previous menu.

2Touch 0 to 9 corresponding to a menu number and then touch to start playback.

Playback starts from the selected menu item.

3Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.

Notes

!You can display the menu by touching Return during PBC playback. For details, refer to the instructions provided with the disc.

!PBC playback of Video CD cannot be canceled.

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!During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC (Playback Control), PBC ON, search and time

search functions cannot be used nor can you select the range for repeat play.

Frame-by-frame playback

This lets you move ahead one frame at a time during playback.

% Touch rduring playback.

Each time you touch r, you move ahead one frame.

#To return to normal playback, touch f.

#With some discs, images may be unclear during frame-by-frame playback.

Slow motion playback

This lets you slow down playback speed.

% Keep touching runtil is displayed during playback.

The icon is displayed, forward slow motion playback begins.

#Touching qor rduring slow motion playback, you can change the playback speed in four steps as follows:

1/16—1/8—1/4—1/2

#To return to normal playback, touch f.

Notes

!There is no sound during slow motion playback.

!With some discs, images may be unclear during slow motion playback.

!Reverse slow motion playback is not possible.

Pausing playback

% Touch fduring playback.

# To resume playback at the same point that you turned pause on, touch fagain.

Searching for a desired scene, starting playback from a specified time

You can use the search function to search for a desired scene by specifying a track, and the time search function to specify the time on a disc at which play starts.

!During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC (playback control), this function cannot be operated.

!Time search is not possible when disc playback has been stopped.

1Touch Search.

2Touch Track (track), Time (time) or 10key (numeric keypad).

3Touch 0 to 9 to input the desired number.

#To cancel the inputted numbers, touch C.

#In the time search function, to select 1 hour 11 minutes, convert the time into 071 minutes 00 seconds and touch 0, 7, 1, 0 and 0 in that order.

4 Touch .

This starts playback from the selected scene.

Introduction of advanced Video CD operation

1Touch AV Menu and then touch Function Menu to display the function names.

The function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted.

2Touch ESC to return to the playback display.

# To return to the previous display, touch

Back.

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Playing Video CDs

Repeating play

There are two repeat play ranges for the Video CD playback: Track (track repeat) and Disc (disc repeat).

!During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC (playback control), this function cannot be operated.

% Touch Repeat on the function menu to select the repeat range.

!Disc – Repeat the current disc

!Track – Repeat the current track

#If you perform track search or fast forward/reverse, the repeat play range changes to Disc.

Selecting audio output

You can switch between stereo and monaural audio output.

!This function is not possible when disc playback has been stopped.

% Touch L/R Select on the function menu to select the audio output.

Touch L/R Select repeatedly until the desired audio output appears in the display.

!L+R – left and right

!Left – left

!Right – right

!Mix – mixing left and right

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Listening to a CD

2 To skip back or forward to another

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

track, briefly touch oor p.

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2

3

Touching pskips to the start of the next

track. Touching oonce skips to the start of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the current track. Touching it again will skip to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the previous track.

 

 

 

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# You can also skip back or forward to another

 

 

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track by pressing cor d(TRK).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3 To perform fast forward or reverse,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

keep touching oor p.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

# You can also perform fast reverse/fast forward

These are the basic steps necessary to play a

by pressing and holding cor d(TRK).

CD with your DVD player. More advanced CD

 

operation is explained starting in the following

Note

section. Refer to the next page.

If specific information has not been recorded on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Source icon

 

 

 

 

 

 

a CD TEXT disc, No xxxx will be displayed (e.g.,

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Name).

Shows which source has been selected.

 

2 Track number indicator

Selecting tracks from the

Shows the number of the track playing.

3 Play time indicator

 

 

track title list

Shows the elapsed playing time of the cur-

Track title list lets you see the list of tracks on

rent track.

 

 

 

 

 

 

a disc and select one of them to play back.

4 Disc title indicator

 

 

When playing a CD TEXT disc, track titles are

 

 

displayed.

Shows the title of the currently playing disc

 

only when playing CD TEXT discs.

1 Touch List.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Disc artist name indicator

2 Touch your favorite track title.

Shows the artist name of the currently play-

That selection will begin to play.

ing disc only when playing CD TEXT disc.

 

3 Touch ESC to return to the ordinary dis- 6 Track name list display play.

Shows the track name list only when playing CD TEXT disc.

7 Track artist name indicator

Shows the artist name of the currently playing track only when playing CD TEXT disc.

1 Touch the source icon and then touch Disc to select the DVD player.

#Touch Hide to hide the touch panel keys.

#If no disc is loaded in the unit, you cannot select Disc (DVD player). Insert a disc in the unit. (Refer to page 17.)

Pausing playback

% Touch fduring playback.

# To resume playback at the same point that you turned pause on, touch fagain.

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