Pioneer AVH-P4050DVD User Manual
Operation Manual
DVD AV RECEIVER
AVH-P4050DVD
English
Contents
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-
ual in a safe place for future reference.
Be sure to read this
! Playable discs 8
! DVD video disc region numbers 8
! When an operation is prohibited 11
Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 6
To ensure safe driving 6
– When using a display connected to
REAR MONITOR OUTPUT 7
– When using a rear view camera 7
To avoid battery exhaustion 7
Before You Start
About this unit 8
– Playable discs 8
– DVD video disc region numbers 8
About this manual 8
Visit our website 9
Features 9
– About WMA 10
– About MP3 10
– About AAC 10
– About DivX 10
To protect the LCD screen 11
For viewing LCD comfortably 11
– Changing the wide screen size 11
– Changing the picture adjustment 11
What the marks on DVDs indicate 11
– When an operation is prohibited 11
Resetting the microprocessor 11
Feature demo mode 12
Use and care of the remote control 12
– Installing the battery 12
– Using the remote control 12
Operating this unit
What’s What 13
– Head unit 13
– Remote control 14
Basic Operations 16
– Power ON/OFF 16
– Selecting a source 17
– Adjusting the volume 17
– Touch panel key basic operation 18
Radio 19
– Basic Operations 19
– Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 19
– Introduction of advanced
operations 20
– Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 20
– Tuning in strong signals 20
Built-in DVD player 21
– Basic Operations 21
– Basic playback controls 22
– Switching the media file type 22
– Operating the DVD menu 22
– PBC playback 23
– Playing DivX® VOD content 23
– Skipping back or forward to another
title 24
– Selecting the play mode 24
– CM skip/CM back 24
– Resume playback (Bookmark) 24
– Searching for the part you want to
play 24
– Changing audio language during
playback (Multi-audio) 25
– Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle) 25
– Changing the viewing angle during
playback (Multi-angle) 26
– Frame-by-frame playback 26
– Slow motion playback 26
– Return to the specified scene 26
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– Automatic playback of DVDs 26
– Text information 27
– Selecting tracks from the track list 27
– Selecting files from the file name
list 27
– Selecting titles from the title list 28
– Introduction of advanced
operations 28
– Repeating play 28
– Playing tracks in random order 28
– Scanning tracks or folders 29
– Selecting audio output 29
– Using compression 29
Playing songs on iPod 30
– Basic Operations 30
– Playing video 30
– Browsing for a song/video 31
– Displaying text information on
iPod 31
– Repeating play 31
– Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle) 31
– Playing all songs in a random order
(shuffle all) 31
– Operating this unit’s iPod function
from your iPod 32
– Pausing a song 32
– Selecting songs from album list of
currently playing artist 32
– Changing audiobook speed 32
Playing songs on USB portable audio player/
USB memory 33
– Basic Operations 33
– Pausing compressed audio
playback 33
– Introduction of advanced
operations 33
– Displaying text information of an audio
file 34
– Selecting files from the file name
list 34
Audio Adjustments 35
– Introduction of audio adjustments 35
– Using balance adjustment 35
– Using the equalizer 35
– Adjusting loudness 36
– Using subwoofer output 36
– Boosting the bass 37
– Using the high pass filter 37
– Adjusting source levels 37
Setting up the DVD player 38
– Introduction of DVD setup
adjustments 38
– Setting the subtitle language 38
– Setting the audio language 38
– Setting the menu language 39
– Switching the assist subtitle on or
off 39
– Setting the angle icon display 39
– Setting the aspect ratio 39
– Setting the parental lock 40
– Setting the DivX subtitle file 41
– Displaying your DivX® VOD
registration code 41
– Setting for digital output 41
– Setting remote control code type 41
Initial Settings 42
– Adjusting initial settings 42
– Switching the auxiliary setting 42
– Setting the FM tuning step 42
– Setting the AM tuning step 42
– Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 43
– Switching the sound muting/
attenuation 43
– Setting the TV signal 44
– Entering PIN code for Bluetooth
wireless connection 44
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– Correcting distorted sound 44
– Resetting the audio functions 44
Other Functions 45
– Introduction of system
adjustments 45
– Changing the wide screen mode 45
– Changing the picture adjustment 45
– Selecting the background display 46
– Setting the AV input 46
– Setting the clock 47
– Setting for rear view camera (back up
camera) 47
– Switching the iPod charge setting 47
– Selecting the OSD color 48
– Selecting the illumination color 48
– Adjusting the response positions of the
touch panels (Touch Panel
Calibration) 48
– Using the AUX source 49
– Using the external unit 50
– Using the PGM button 50
Available accessories
Bluetooth Audio 52
– Basic Operations 52
– Pausing playback 53
– Introduction of advanced
operations 53
– Connecting a Bluetooth audio
player 53
– Disconnecting a Bluetooth audio
player 53
– Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)
address 53
Bluetooth Telephone 54
– Basic Operations 54
– Setting up for hands-free phoning 55
– Making a phone call 55
– Taking a phone call 55
– Introduction of advanced
operations 56
– Connecting a cellular phone 56
– Disconnecting a cellular phone 56
– Registering a connected cellular
phone 57
– Deleting a registered phone 57
– Connecting to a registered cellular
phone 57
– Using the phone book 57
– Using the call history 59
– Using preset numbers 59
– Making a call by entering phone
number 60
– Clearing memory 60
– Setting automatic answering 60
– Setting automatic rejecting 60
– Switching the ring tone 60
– Echo canceling and noise
reduction 61
– Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)
address 61
Multi-CD Player 61
– Basic Operations 61
– Selecting a disc 62
– Pausing CD playback 62
– Introduction of advanced
operations 62
– Using CD TEXT functions 62
DVD Player 63
– Basic Operations 63
– Selecting a disc 63
– Selecting a folder 63
– Pausing disc playback 64
– Introduction of advanced
operations 64
TV tuner 65
– Basic Operations 65
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– Storing and recalling broadcast
stations 65
– Introduction of advanced
operations 65
– Storing the strongest broadcast
stations sequentially 66
– Selecting the area group 66
Digital Signal Processor 66
– Introduction of DSP adjustments 66
– Using the sound field control 67
– Using the position selector 67
– Using balance adjustment 68
– Adjusting source levels 68
– Using the dynamic range control 68
– Using the down-mix function 69
– Using the direct control 69
– Using the Dolby Pro Logic II 69
– Setting the speaker setting 70
– Adjusting the speaker output
levels 71
– Selecting a cross-over frequency 71
– Adjusting the speaker output levels
using a test tone 71
– Using the time alignment 72
– Using the equalizer 73
– Using the auto-equalizer 74
– Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment
and auto-equalizing) 74
Compressed audio files on the disc 83
– Example of a hierarchy 84
– Compressed audio compatibility 84
USB audio player/USB memory 84
– USB audio player/USB memory
compatibility 84
– Handling guideline and supplemental
information 84
– Compressed audio compatibility 85
DivX video files 86
– DivX compatibility 86
About handling the iPod 86
– About iPod settings 86
Using the display correctly 87
– Handling the display 87
– Liquid crystal display (LCD) screen 87
– Keeping the display in good
condition 87
– Small fluorescent tube 88
Language code chart for DVD 89
Terms 90
Specifications 93
Index 95
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 77
Error messages 79
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages 81
Handling guideline of discs and player 82
DVD discs 82
DVD-R/DVD-RW discs 82
AVCHD recorded discs 82
CD-R/CD-RW discs 83
Dual Discs 83
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Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read all of these instructions regarding
your display and retain them for future reference.
1 Read this manual fully and carefully be-
fore operating your display.
2 Keep this manual handy as a reference for
operating procedures and safety information.
3 Pay close attention to all warnings in this
manual and follow the instructions carefully.
4 Do not allow other persons to use this sys-
tem until they have read and understood
the operating instructions.
5 Do 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.
6 Do 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.
7 Please 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.
8 Never use headphones while driving.
9 To promote safety, certain functions are
disabled unless the parking brake is on,
and the vehicle is not in motion.
10 Never 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 CON-
NECTOR 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 it is a visible distraction 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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To watch a DVD, Video CD or TV on the front
display, park your vehicle in a safe place and
apply the parking brake.
When using a display connected
to REAR MONITOR OUTPUT
This unit’s REAR MONITOR OUTPUT is for
connection of a display to enable passengers
in the rear seats to watch the DVD or TV.
WARNING
NEVER install the rear display in a location that
enables the driver to watch the DVD or TV while
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 RE-
VERSED.
! USE INPUT ONLY FOR REVERSE OR
MIRROR IMAGE REAR VIEW CAMERA.
OTHER USE MAY RESULT IN INJURY
OR DAMAGE.
To avoid battery exhaustion
Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using
this unit. Using this unit without running the
engine can result in battery drainage.
! When no power is supplied to this unit be-
cause of a replacement of the vehicle battery or for some similar reason, the
microcomputer of this unit is returned to
its initial condition. We recommend that
you transcribe the audio adjustment data.
WARNING
Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an
ACC position.
Precautions
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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Before You Start
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 op-
erating 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.
! If this unit does not operate properly, contact
your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.
Playable discs
DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the
logos shown below can be played back on this
player.
CD
Notes
!
! This player can only play back discs bearing
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Licensing Corporation.
the marks shown above.
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.
The illustration below shows the regions and
corresponding region numbers.
DVD video
Video CD
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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 CAU-
TIONs in this manual.
Before You Start
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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.
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 82.)
Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility
It is possible to play back Video CDs featuring
PBC (playback control).
WMA, MP3 and AAC compatibility
Refer to Compressed audio compatibility on
page 84.
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DivX
video compatibility
Refer to DivX compatibility on page 86.
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.
! Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
! Manufactured under license under U.S. Pa-
tent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and
DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks
and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Portable audio player compatibility
! Inquire at the manufacturer about your
USB portable audio player/USB memory.
This unit corresponds to the following.
— USB MSC (Mass Storage Class) compliant
portable audio player and memory
— WMA, MP3, AAC and WAV file playback
For details about the compatibility, refer to
Compressed audio compatibility on page 85.
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iPod
compatibility
This unit can control and listen to songs on an
iPod.
! This unit supports only the following iPods.
Supported iPod software versions are
shown below. Older versions of iPod soft-
ware may not be supported.
— iPod third generation (software version
2.3.0)
— iPod fourth generation (software version
3.1.1)
— iPod photo (software version 1.2.1)
— iPod fifth generation (software version
1.2.1)
— iPod mini (software version 1.4.1)
— iPod nano first generation (software ver-
sion 1.3.1)
— iPod nano second generation (software
version 1.1.3)
— iPod nano third generation (software
version 1.0.2)
— iPod classic (software version 1.0.2)
— iPod touch (software version 1.1.1)
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! Music files on iPod touch can be
played back.
! When using an iPod, Interface Cable for
iPod (e.g., CD-I200) is required.
! Operations may vary depending on the soft-
ware version of iPod.
! iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
Note
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
About WMA
The Windows Media™ logo printed on the box
indicates that this unit can play back WMA
data.
! Windows Media and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corpo ration in the United States
and/or other countries.
! This unit may not operate correctly depend-
ing on the application used to encode
WMA files.
About MP3
Supply of this product only conveys a license
for private, non-commercial use and does not
convey a license nor imply any right to use
this product in any commercial (i.e. revenuegenerating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial,
satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/
or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
About AAC
This unit plays back AAC files encoded by
®
iTunes
.
! iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
About DivX
DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the DivX
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
Plays all versions of DivX
®
DivX
6) with standard playback of DivX
media files
! DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos
are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used
under license.
®
video codec from DivX, Inc.
®
Certified product
®
video (including
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Before You Start
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To protect the LCD screen
! Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the
display when this unit is not being used.
Extended exposure to direct sunlight can
result in LCD screen malfunction due to
the resulting high temperatures.
! When using a cellular phone, keep the an-
tenna of the cellular phone away from the
display to prevent disruption of the video by
the appearance of spots, colored stripes,
etc.
! Never touch the screen with anything be-
sides your finger when operating the touch
panel function. The screen can scratch
easily.
For viewing LCD comfortably
Due to its construction, the viewing angle of
the LCD screen is limited. You can adjust it by
changing either screen size or picture adjustment.
Changing the wide screen size
By changing the screen size from 4:3 to 16:9,
you can adjust the screen so that the screen
can fit to the video image you are playing.
For details concerning operation, refer to
Changing the wide screen mode on page 45.
Changing the picture adjustment
You can make the best adjustment to the picture display by changing BRIGHTNESS,
CONTRAST, COLOR and HUE. You can also
dim or enlight the overall picture image using
DIMMER.
For details concerning operation, refer to
Changing the picture adjustment on page
45.
What the marks on DVDs
indicate
The marks below may be found on DVD disc
labels and packages. They indicate the type of
images and audio recorded on the disc, and
the functions you can use.
Mark Meaning
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16 : 9 LB
ALL
Indicates the number of audio systems.
Indicates the number of subtitle lan-
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guages.
Indicates the number of viewing an-
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gles.
Indicates the picture size (aspect ratio:
screen width-to-height ratio) type.
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Indicates the number of the region
where playback is possible.
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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
the screen.
! The icon
may not appear with certain
discs.
appears on
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 ap-
pear on the display
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Before You Start
1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.
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 VOLUME/MUTE. To restart the feature
demo, press and hold VOLUME/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 batter y 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 prop-
erly in direct sunlight.
Important
! Do not store the remote control in high tem-
peratures 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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What’s What
Head unit
1 SRC button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
2 h (eject) button
Press to eject a disc from this unit.
3 RESET button
Press to return to the factory settings (initial
settings).
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8 AUX1 input jack (3.5 mm stereo/video
jack)
Use to connect an auxiliary device.
4 Disc loading slot
Insert a disc to play.
5 VOLUME/MUTE button
Rotate it to increase or decrease the volume.
Press to cut the sound.
6 EQ button
Press to select various equalizer curves.
7 DISP OFF button
Press to turn the information display on or
off.
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Remote control
Button names AVH mode DVD mode
Remote control selec-
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tion switch
2 SRC button
3ATTbutton
4 VOLUME buttons Press to increase or decrease the volume.
AUDIO button Press to change the audio language during DVD playback.
5
SUBTITLE button Press to change the subtitle language during DVD playback.
ANGLE button Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback.
6 RETURN button Press to display the PBC (playback control) menu during PBC playback.
7 a/b buttons (DISC) Not used.
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Switch to change the setting of the remote control. For details, refer to Setting remote control code type on page 41.
Press to cycle through all the available sources. Press and hold to turn the source
off.
Press to quickly lower the volume level by about 90%. Press once more to return to
the original volume level.
Remote control code: AVH or B
Not used.
Remote control code: A
Press to select the next/previous disc.
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tion mode switch
BOOK MARK button/
9
PGM button
10 DIRECT button Not used.
11 REAR SOURCE button Not used.
12 DISPLAY button Press to select different displays.
ENTERTAINMENT but-
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ton
0 to 10 buttons, CLEAR
14
button
15 BACK button Press to return to the previous display. Not used.
16 BAND/ESC button
PLAY/PAUSE (f)
button
REVERSE (m) button Press to perform fast reverse.
FORWARD (n) but-
ton
PREVIOUS (o) but-
17
ton
NEXT (p) button Press to go to the next track (chapter).
STEP (r/q) buttons
STOP (g) button Press to stop playback.
18 AUTO PLAY button Press to turn the DVD auto-playback function on or off.
19 a/b buttons (FOLDER) Press to select the next/previous folder.
Switch the operation mode between AVH, DVD and TV modes. Normally, set to
AVH. For details, refer to Using the remote control operation mode switch on the
next page.
Press to operate the preprogrammed
functions for each source. (Refer to
Using the PGM button on page 50.)
Not used.
Press 0 to 10 to input numbers. Buttons
1 to 6 can operate the preset tuning for
the tuner or disc changing for DVD
player or multi-CD player. Press CLEAR
to clear the input numbers.
Press to select the tuner band when
tuner is selected as a source. Also used
to cancel the control mode of functions.
Press to switch mode between compressed audio and audio data (CD-DA)
when playing discs with compressed
audio and audio data (CD-DA) such as
CD-EXTRA and MIXED-MODE CDs.
Press to switch sequentially between playback and pause.
Press to perform fast forward.
Press to return to the previous track (chapter).
Press to move ahead one frame at a time during DVD/VideoCD playback. Press and
hold for one second to activate slow playback.
Press to turn the bookmark function on
or off when your DVD player features
bookmark function. For details, refer to
DVD player’s operation manual.
Remote control code: AVH
Not used.
Remote control code: A or B
Press to turn the DVD player on or off.
Remote control code: AVH
Not used.
Remote control code: A or B
Press to select different displays.
Press to select a menu item on the
Video CDs featuring PBC (playback control).
Press to switch mode between compressed audio and audio data (CD-DA)
when playing discs with compressed
audio and audio data (CD-DA) such as
CD-EXTRA and MIXED-MODE CDs.
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20 Thumb pad
MENU button Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback.
21
TOP MENU button Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.
Using the remote control operation
mode switch
There are three remote control operation
Move to do fast forward, reverse and
track search controls. Click to recall
MENU.
Basic Operations
Power ON/OFF
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
1 Source icon
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 23.)
Turning the unit on
% When using the touch panel keys,
touch the source icon and then touch the
desired source name.
The source names are displayed and selectable ones are highlighted.
% When using the button, press SRC to
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.
turn the unit on.
Turning the unit off
% When using the touch panel keys,
touch the source icon and then touch OFF.
# When the source icon is not displayed, you
can display it by touching the screen.
Move to select a menu on the DVD
menu.
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% When using the button, press SRC and
hold until the unit turns off.
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Selecting a source
You can select a source you want to listen to.
To switch to the DVD player, load a disc in the
unit. To switch to the iPod or USB, connect an
iPod or USB portable audio player/USB memory to this unit.
% When using the touch panel keys,
touch the source icon and then touch the
desired source name.
The source names are displayed and selectable ones are highlighted.
! DVD – Built-in DVD player
! RADIO – Radio
! iPod – iPod
! USB – USB portable audio player/USB
memory
! TEL – Bluetooth telephone
! BT-Audio – Bluetooth audio player
! S-DVD – DVD player/multi-DVD player
! MCD – Multi-CD player
! AUX 1 – AUX 1
! AUX 2 – AUX 2
! AV – AV input
! TV – Television
! EXT 1 – External unit 1
! EXT 2 – External unit 2
! REARVIEW – Rear view camera
! OFF – Turn the unit off
# When the source icon is not displayed, you
can display it by touching the screen.
# While operating the menu, you cannot select
a source by touching the source icon.
# To close source select menu, touch ESC.
— When AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 42).
— When the AV (AV input) is not set to
VIDEO (refer to page 46).
! AUX1 is set to VIDEO by default. Set the AUX1
to OFF when not in use (refer to Switching the
auxiliary setting on page 42).
! REARVIEW (rear view camera) cannot be se-
lected by pressing SRC.
! Image from rear view camera can be dis-
played automatically when the appropriate
setting is conducted. For details, refer to Set-
ting for rear view camera (back up camera) on
page 47.
! 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.
Adjusting the volume
% Use VOLUME/MUTE to adjust the
sound level.
Rotate VOLUME/MUTE to increase or decrease the volume.
Operating this unit
% When using the button, press SRC repeatedly to select a desired source.
Notes
! In the following cases, the sound source will
not change.
— When no unit corresponding to the se-
lected source is connected.
— When there is no disc or magazine in the
player.
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Touch panel key basic operation
Activating the touch panel keys
1 Touch panel keys
Touch to do various operations.
1 Touch 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.
2 Touch HIDE to hide the touch panel
keys.
Note
If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30
seconds, they will be hidden automatically when
selecting video sources.
Touch to select various sound quality controls.
3 SYSTEM MENU key
Touch to select various setup functions.
4 ESC key
Touch to cancel the control mode of functions.
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 dis-
play it by touching the screen.
2 Touch the desired key to display the
function names you want to operate.
# To go to the next group of function names,
touch NEXT.
# To return to the previous group of function
names, touch PREV.
3 Touch ESC to return to the display of
each source.
Operating the menu
1 FUNCTION MENU key
Touch to select functions for each source.
2 AUDIO MENU key
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Radio
Basic Operations
Important
If you are using this unit in North, Central or
South America, reset the AM tuning step (see
Setting the AM tuning step on page 42).
1 Source icon
2 Band indicator
3 Preset number indicator
4 Frequency indicator
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.
2 Touch BAND to select a band.
Touch BAND until the desired band (FM1,
FM2, FM3 for FM or AM) is displayed.
3 To perform manual tuning, briefly
touch c or d.
4 To perform seek tuning, keep touching
c or d for 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 c or d.
# If you keep touching c or d you can skip sta-
tions. Seek tuning starts as soon as you release
the key.
Note
Listening AM radio while an iPod is charged from
this unit may generate noise. In this case, turn
the iPod charge setting off and noise is disappeared. (Refer to Switching the iPod charge setting
on page 47.)
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies
You can easily store up to six broadcast frequencies for later recall.
! Up to 18 FM stations, six for each of the
three FM bands, and six AM stations can
be stored in memory.
1 Touch LIST to display the preset list.
2 When 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.
3 Touch ESC to return to the ordinary display.
Note
You can also use a and b to recall radio station
frequencies assigned to preset tuning keys P1 to
P6.
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Introduction of advanced
operations
1 Touch AV MENU and then touch
FUNCTION MENU to display the function
names.
The function names are displayed and operable 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) lets you automatically store the six strongest broadcast frequencies under preset tuning keys P1 to P6
and once stored there you can tune in to those
frequencies with the touch of a key.
! 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.
FM: OFF—LEVEL1—LEVEL2—LEVEL3—
LEVEL4
AM: OFF—LEVEL1—LEVEL2
The LEVEL4 setting allows reception of only
the strongest stations, while lower settings let
you receive progressively weaker stations.
Tuning in strong signals
Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those
radio stations with sufficiently strong signals
for good reception.
% Touch LOCAL on the function menu to
set the sensitivity.
Touch LOCAL repeatedly until the desired level
of sensitivity appears in the display.
There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and
two levels for AM:
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Built-in DVD player
Basic Operations
1 Source icon
2 Media indicator
Shows the type of disc currently playing.
3 Title/Folder number indicator
DVD: shows the title currently playing.
Compressed audio and DivX: shows the folder
currently playing.
4 Chapter/track/file number indicator
DVD: shows the chapter currently playing.
Video CD and CD: shows the track currently
playing.
Compressed audio and DivX: shows the file
currently playing.
5 Play time indicator
6 Variable message area
DVD video: shows the subtitle language,
audio language and viewing angle.
CD TEXT, compressed audio, DivX and DVDVR: shows the text information of currently
playing disc.
1 Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.
Playback will automatically start.
# Be sure to turn up the label side of a disc.
# After a disc has been inserted, use touch
panel keys to select the DVD player.
# 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 26.
# With some DVD discs, a menu may be displayed. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on the
next page.)
# With a Video CD featuring the PBC (playback
control) function, a menu is displayed. (Refer to
PBC playback on page 23.)
# To eject a disc, press h (eject).
2 Touch the screen to display the touch
panel keys.
3 When playing a compressed audio or
DivX, touch a or b to select a folder.
# To return to folder 01 (ROOT), touch and hold
. However, if folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files,
playback commences with folder 02.
is displayed only when the list is operated.
4 To skip back or forward to another
chapter/track, briefly touch o or p.
# During PBC playback, a menu may be displayed if you perform these operations.
5 To perform fast forward or reverse,
keep touching o or p.
When DVD, DivX disc or Video CD is playing, if
you keep touching o or p for five seconds, the icon m or n is highlighted.
When this happens, fast reverse/fast forward
continues even if you release o or p.To
resume playback at a desired point, touch
de.
# When playing DVD video or Video CD, fast forward/fast reverse may not be possible at certain
locations on some discs. If this happens, normal
playback automatically resumes.
Notes
! If you do not use the touch panel keys within
30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically
when displaying video image.
! Read the precautions for discs and player on
Handling guideline of discs and player on page
82.
! If an error message such as ERROR-02-XX is
displayed, refer to Error messages on page 79.
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! If bookmark function is on, DVD playback re-
sumes from the selected point. For more details, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on
page 24.
! If a disc 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 this page.
! There is sometimes a delay between starting
up disc playback and the sound being issued.
When being read, FORMAT READ is displayed.
! When playing back files recorded as VBR
(variable bit rate) files, the play time will not be
correctly displayed if fast forward or reverse
operations are used.
! When playing back WMA files, album title list
does not appear.
! If the characters recorded on the disc are not
compatible with this unit, those characters
will not be displayed.
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 or
de
restarts a paused disc.
g Stops playback.
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.
! Performs fast forward by touching and
p
! You can also perform fast forward or reverse
! You may find with some DVD or Video CD
holding p.
Notes
by pressing and holding m or n on the remote control.
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 (WMA/MP3/
AAC)
— DivX video files
! In case of DVD-R/RW/ROM, this unit does
not allow playback of audio data (CD-DA).
% Touch MEDIA to switch between media
file types.
Touch MEDIA repeatedly to switch between
the following media file types:
CD (audio data (CD-DA))—WMA/MP3/AAC
(compressed audio)—DivX (DivX video files)
Operating the DVD menu
Some DVDs allow you to select from the disc
contents using a menu.
! This function is available for DVD video.
! You can display the menu by touching
MENU or TOP MENU while a disc is playing. Touching either of these keys again
lets you start playback from the location selected from the menu. For details, refer to
the instructions provided with the disc.
Using DVD menu direct touch control
This function allows you to operate the DVD
menu by touching the menu item directly.
% Touch the desired menu item on the
DVD menu directly.
# Depending on the contents of DVD discs, this
function may not work properly. In this case,
using touch panel keys operate the DVD menu.
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Using the touch panel keys
1 Touch to display touch panel keys
to operate the DVD menu.
# When the touch panel keys are not displayed,
you can display them by touching the screen.
# To switch to the DVD menu direct touch control, touch TOUCH.
2 Touch a, b, c or d to select the desired
menu item.
3 Touch ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected menu item.
# If you switch the remote control operation
mode to DVD, the thumb pad on the remote control can also operate the DVD menu. (Refer to
page 16.)
# The way to display the menu differs depending
on the disc.
PBC playback
During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC
(Playback Control), PBC ON is displayed. You
can operate PBC menu with 10Key.
! This function is available for Video CD.
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 p to display the next or previous menu.
2 Touch 0 to 9 corresponding to a menu
number and then touch ENTER to start
playback.
Playback starts from the selected menu item.
3 Touch 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 can-
celled.
! 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.
Playing DivX®VOD content
Some DivX VOD (video on demand) content
may only be playable a fixed number of times.
When you load a disc containing this type of
DivX VOD content, the remaining number of
plays is shown on-screen and you then have
the option of playing the disc (thereby using
up one of the remaining plays), or stopping. If
you load a disc that contains expired DivX
VOD content (for example, content that has
zero remaining plays), Rental Expired. is displayed.
! If your DivX VOD content allows an unlim-
ited number of plays, then you may load
the disc into your player and play the content as often as you like, and no message
will be displayed.
Important
! In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit,
you first need to register the unit with your
DivX VOD content provider. About your registration code, refer to Displaying your DivX
VOD registration code on page 41.
! DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Di-
gital Rights Management) system. This restricts playback of content to specific,
registered devices.
% If the message is displayed after loading a disc containing DivX VOD content,
touch PLAY.
Playback of the DivX VOD content will start.
# To skip to the next file, touch NEXT PLAY.
# If you do not want to play the DivX VOD con-
tent, touch STOP.
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Skipping back or forward to
another title
! This function is available for DVD.
% To skip back or forward to another title,
touch a or b.
Touching a skips to the start of the next title.
Touching b skips to the start of the previous
title.
Title numbers are displayed for eight seconds.
# To switch between groups of touch panel keys,
touch NEXT or PREV.
Selecting the play mode
You have two methods for playing DVD-VR
disc; ORIGINAL (original) and PLAYLIST (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.
You can bookmark up to five discs. After that,
the oldest bookmark is replaced by the new
one.
# To switch between groups of touch panel keys,
touch NEXT or PREV.
# To clear the bookmark on a disc, keep touching BOOKMARK during playback.
# If you switch the remote control operation
mode to DVD, you can also bookmark a disc
using BOOK MARK on the remote control. (Refer
to page 16.)
# You can also bookmark a disc by pressing and
holding EJECT at 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 EJECT.
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.
! This function is available for DVD.
% To skip progressively backward or for-
ward, touch
Each time you touch
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.
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Searching for the part you
want to play
You can use the search function to find the
part you want to play.
! This function is available for DVD, DivX
disc and Video CD.
! Chapter search, track search and time
search are not possible when disc playback
has been stopped.
! During playback of Video CDs featuring
PBC (playback control), this function cannot be operated.
1 Touch SEARCH.
# To switch between groups of touch panel keys,
touch NEXT or PREV.
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2 Touch the desired search option (e.g.,
CHAP.).
# You cannot operate this step during DivX disc
playback.
3 Touch 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 71 minutes 00
seconds and touch 7, 1, 0 and 0 in that order.
4 Touch ENTER.
This starts playback from the selected part.
Note
With DVD 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)
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.
! This function is available for DVD and DivX
disc.
% Touch AUDIO during playback.
Each time you touch AUDIO it switches between audio systems.
# To switch between groups of touch panel keys,
touch NEXT or PREV.
Notes
! With some DVDs, switching between lan-
guages/audio systems may only be possible
using a menu display.
! You can also switch between languages/audio
systems using DVD SETUP. For details, refer
to Setting the audio language on page 38.
! Only digital output of DTS audio is possible. If
this unit’s optical digital outputs are not con-
nected, 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.
Changing the subtitle language
during playback (Multi-subtitle)
With DVDs featuring multi-subtitle recordings,
you can switch between subtitle languages
during playback.
! This function is available for DVD and DivX
disc.
% Touch SUBTITLE during playback.
Each time you touch SUBTITLE it switches between subtitle languages.
# To switch between groups of touch panel keys,
touch NEXT or PREV.
Notes
! With some DVDs, switching between subtitle
languages may only be possible using a menu
display.
! You can also switch between subtitle lan-
guages using DVD SETUP. For details, refer to
Setting the subtitle language on page 38.
! Touching SUBTITLE during fast forward/fast
reverse, pause or slow motion playback returns you to normal playback.
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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
played. Turn angle icon display on or off
using DVD SETUP. For details, refer to Set-
ting the angle icon display on page 39.
% Touch ANGLE during playback of a
scene shot from multiple angles.
Each time you touch ANGLE it switches between angles.
# To switch between groups of touch panel keys,
touch NEXT or PREV.
Note
Touching ANGLE during fast forward/fast reverse,
pause or slow motion playback returns you to
normal playback.
is dis-
Frame-by-frame playback
This lets you move ahead one frame at a time
during playback.
! This function is available for DVD and
Video CD.
% Touch r during playback.
Each time you touch r, you move ahead one
frame.
# To return to normal playback, touch de.
# To switch between groups of touch panel keys,
touch NEXT or PREV.
# With some discs, images may be unclear during frame-by-frame playback.
Slow motion playback
This lets you slow down playback speed.
! This function is available for DVD and
Video CD.
% Keep touching r until
during playback.
The icon
playback begins.
# Touching r during slow motion playback,
you can change the playback speed in four steps
as follows:
1/16—1/8—1/4—1/2
# To switch between groups of touch panel keys,
touch NEXT or PREV.
# To return to normal playback, touch de.
! There is no sound during slow motion play-
back.
! With some discs, images may be unclear dur-
ing slow motion playback.
! Reverse slow motion playback is not possible.
is displayed, forward slow motion
Notes
is displayed
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 speci-
fied scene.
# To switch between groups of touch panel keys,
touch NEXT or PREV.
# 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.
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% Touch AUTO PLAY to turn automatic
playback on.
# To turn automatic playback off, touch
AUTO PLAY again.
# You can also turn automatic playback on or off
by pressing AUTO PLAY button on the remote
control.
# To switch between groups of touch panel keys,
touch NEXT or PREV.
# When the automatic playback is on, you cannot operate repeating play of DVD disc (refer to
Repeating play on the next page).
Text information
Text information recorded on a disc can be displayed. Text information is displayed on variable message area.
! This function is available for CD TEXT, com-
pressed audio disc, DivX disc and DVD-VR.
Displaying text information
% Touch INFO.
Touch INFO repeatedly to switch between the
following settings:
For CD TEXT discs
: disc title— : disc artist name— : track
title—
For compressed audio discs
title—
For DivX discs
For DVD-VR discs
name
: track artist name
: folder name— : file name— : album
: track title— : artist name
: folder name— : file name
/ : playback mode— : title
! If specific information has not been recorded
on a CD TEXT disc, No XXXX will be displayed
(e.g., No name).
! If specific information has not been recorded
on a compressed audio disc, No XXXX will be
displayed (e.g., No name).
! When playing back WMA files, album title is
not displayed.
Selecting tracks from the track list
Track list lets you see the list of tracks on a
disc and select one of them to play back.
When playing a CD TEXT disc, track titles are
displayed.
! This function is available for CD.
1 Touch LIST.
2 Touch
or to switch between the
lists of tracks.
3 Touch your favorite track.
That selection will begin to play.
4 Touch ESC to return to the ordinary display.
Selecting files from the file
name list
File name list lets you see the list of file names
(or folder names) and select one of them to
playback.
! This function is available for compressed
audio disc and DivX disc.
1 Touch LIST.
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! Some discs have certain information encoded
on the disc during manufacture. These discs
may contain such information as the CD title,
track title, artist’s name and playback time
and are called CD TEXT discs.
2 Touch
or to switch between the
lists of titles.
3 Touch your favorite file name (or folder
name).
That selection will begin to play.
# When you have selected a folder, a list of the
names of the files (or the folders) in it can be
viewed. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to select the desired
file name.
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# To return to the previous list (the folder one
level higher), touch
# To return to folder 01 (ROOT), touch and hold
. However, if folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files,
playback commences with folder 02.
.
4 Touch ESC to return to the ordinary display.
Selecting titles from the title list
Title list lets you see the list of titles on a disc
and select one of them to play back.
! This function is available for DVD-VR.
1 Touch LIST.
2 Touch
or to switch between the
lists of titles.
3 Touch your favorite title.
That selection will begin to play.
4 Touch ESC to return to the ordinary display.
Introduction of advanced
operations
1 Touch AV MENU and then touch
FUNCTION MENU to display the function
names.
The function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted.
2 Touch ESC to return to the playback display.
# To return to the previous display, touch BACK.
Repeating play
Tracks in a play range are played repeatedly.
Play range varies depending on the media.
For DVD, play range can be selected from
DISC (disc repeat), TITLE (title repeat) and
CHAPTER (chapter repeat).
For Video CD and CD, play range can be selected from DISC (disc repeat) and TRACK
(track repeat).
For compressed audio and DivX, play range
can be selected from DISC (disc repeat),
FOLDER (folder repeat) and FILE (file 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.
! TITLE – Repeat the current title
! CHAPTER – Repeat the current chapter
! TRACK – Repeat the current track
! FILE – Repeat just the current file
! FOLDER – Repeat the current folder
! DISC – Play through the current disc
Notes
! If you perform chapter search or fast forward/
reverse, the repeat play range changes to
DISC.
! If you select another folder during repeat play,
the repeat play range changes to DISC.
! When playing back compressed audio or
DivX, if you perform track search or fast forward/reverse during FILE, the repeat play
range changes to FOLDER.
! When playing back Video CD or CD, if you per-
form track search or fast forward/reverse during TRACK, the repeat play range changes to
DISC.
! When FOLDER is selected, it is not possible to
play back a subfolder of that folder.
! When playing discs with compressed audio
and audio data (CD-DA), repeat play performs
within the currently playing data type even if
DISC is selected.
Playing tracks in random order
Tracks in a selected repeat range are played in
random order.
! This function is available for CD and com-
pressed audio disc.
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1 Select the repeat range.
Refer to Repeating play on the previous page.
2 Touch RANDOM on the function menu
to turn random play on.
Tracks will play in a random order within the
previously selected repeat range.
# To turn random play off, touch RANDOM
again.
Scanning tracks or folders
Scan play lets you hear the first 10 seconds of
each track on the CD.
When playing the compressed audio disc, the
first 10 seconds of each track of the current
folder (or the first track of each folder) is
played.
! This function is available for CD and com-
pressed audio disc.
1 Select the repeat range.
Refer to Repeating play on the previous page.
2 Touch SCAN on the function menu to
turn scan play on.
The first 10 seconds of each track is played.
3 When you find the desired track (or
folder) touch SCAN again.
can operate this function. (Refer to Setting
for digital output on page 41.)
% 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
Note
Depending on the disc and the playback location
on the disc, the function may not be selectable,
indicating that operating this function is not possible.
Using compression
Using the COMP (compression) function lets
you adjust the sound playback quality of this
unit.
% Touch COMPRESSION on the function
menu to select your favorite setting.
OFF—COMP1—COMP2
Operating this unit
Note
After track or folder scanning is finished, normal
playback of the tracks will begin again.
Selecting audio output
When playing DVD video discs recorded with
LPCM audio, you can switch the audio output.
When playing Video CD discs, you can switch
between stereo and monaural audio output.
! This function is available for DVD and
Video CD.
! 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
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