Pioneer AVH-P6000DVD User Manual
Operation Manual
6-DISC DVD AV RECEIVER
AVH-P6000DVD
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 9
! DVD video disc region numbers 9
! When an operation is prohibited 13
Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 6
To ensure safe driving 6
To avoid battery exhaustion 7
Before You Start
Information to User 8
For Canadian model 8
About this unit 8
About this manual 9
After-sales service for Pioneer products 9
Product registration 10
Features 10
About WMA 11
About the SAT RADIO READY mark 12
To protect the LCD screen 12
For viewing LCD comfortably 12
What the marks on DVDs indicate 12
Resetting the microprocessor 13
About the demo mode 13
Use and care of the remote control 14
Customising your system
Connecting with separately sold Pioneer
products 15
Using multi-channel processor 15
Using iPod 15
Using the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer Vehicle
Dynamics Processor) 15
Using the rear display 15
Using Bluetooth wireless technology 16
What’s What
Head unit 17
Remote control 18
Basic Operations
Turning the unit on and selecting a
source 21
Loading/Ejecting discs 22
Adjusting the flap angle 23
Adjusting the volume 23
Turning the unit off 23
Touch panel key basic operation 24
Tuner
Listening to the radio 26
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 27
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 27
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 27
Tuning in strong signals 28
Playing DVD video discs
Watching a DVD video 29
Operating the DVD menu 30
Skipping back or forward to another title 30
Stopping playback 30
Pausing DVD video playback 30
Resume playback (Bookmark) 31
Frame-by-frame playback 31
Slow motion playback 31
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 32
Changing audio language during playback
(Multi-audio) 32
Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle) 33
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Changing the viewing angle during playback
(Multi-angle) 33
Return to the specified scene 34
Automatic playback of DVDs 34
Introduction of advanced DVD video
operation 34
Repeating play 34
Selecting audio output 35
Playing Video CDs
Watching a Video CD 36
Stopping playback 37
Pausing Video CD playback 37
Frame-by-frame playback 37
Slow motion playback 37
Searching for a desired scene, starting
playback from a specified time 38
PBC playback 38
Introduction of advanced Video CD
operation 39
Repeating play 39
Selecting audio output 39
Playing CDs
Listening to a CD 40
Stopping playback 41
Pausing CD playback 41
Using CD TEXT functions 41
Introduction of advanced CD operation 42
Repeating play 42
Playing tracks in random order 42
Scanning tracks of a CD 42
Playing compressed audio
Listening to compressed audio 43
Stopping playback 44
Pausing compressed audio playback 44
Displaying information on compressed
audio 45
Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player
(compressed audio) operation 46
Repeating play 46
Playing tracks in random order 46
Scanning folders and tracks 47
Multi-CD Player
Listening to a CD 48
Pausing CD playback 49
Using CD TEXT functions 49
50-disc multi-CD player 49
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 50
Repeating play 50
Playing tracks in random order 50
Scanning CDs and tracks 51
Using ITS playlists 51
Using compression and bass emphasis 52
XM tuner (GEX-P920XM)
Listening to XM Satellite Radio 53
Switching the XM channel select mode 54
Switching between the detail information
display and preset list display 54
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 54
Selecting a channel 54
Using the MyMix function 55
Displaying the Radio ID 56
XM tuner (GEX-P910XM)
Listening to XM Satellite Radio 57
Switching the XM display 58
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 58
Switching the XM channel select mode 58
Selecting a channel directly 58
Displaying the Radio ID 58
SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner
Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio 59
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Selecting the SIRIUS channel select
mode 60
Selecting a channel 60
Switching the display 61
Switching between the detail information
display and preset list display 61
Storing and recalling broadcast stations 61
Using the MyMix function 61
Using the Game Alert function 63
Displaying the Radio ID 64
Playing songs on iPod
Listening to songs on your iPod 65
Browsing for a song 65
Pausing a song 66
Displaying text information on iPod 66
Displaying information on song 66
Repeating play 66
Playing songs in a random order
(shuffle) 67
Bluetooth Audio
Listening to songs on BT Audio (Bluetooth
audio player) 68
Connecting a Bluetooth audio player 69
Playing songs on a Bluetooth audio
player 69
Disconnecting a Bluetooth audio player 69
Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)
address 70
Bluetooth Telephone
Hands-free phoning with cellular phones
featuring Bluetooth wireless
technology 71
Setting up for hands-free phoning 72
Basic operation of hands-free phoning 72
Introduction of advanced hands-free phoning
operation 73
Connecting a cellular phone 73
Disconnecting a cellular phone 74
Registering a connected cellular phone 74
Deleting a registered phone 74
Connecting to a registered cellular
phone 75
Using the phone book 75
Using the call history 77
Using preset numbers 78
Making a call by entering phone number 78
Clearing memory 79
Setting automatic answering 79
Setting automatic rejecting 79
Switching the ring tone 79
Echo canceling and noise reduction 79
Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)
address 79
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 80
Using balance adjustment 80
Using the equalizer 81
Adjusting loudness 82
Using subwoofer output 82
Using nonfading output 82
Using the high pass filter 83
Adjusting source levels 83
Staging for car environment 83
Digital Signal Processor
Introduction of DSP adjustments 85
Using the position selector 85
Using balance adjustment 86
Adjusting source levels 86
Using the dynamic range control 87
Using the down-mix function 87
Using the direct control 87
Using the Dolby Pro Logic II 87
Setting the speaker setting 88
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Adjusting the speaker output levels 89
Selecting a cross-over frequency 90
Adjusting the speaker output levels using a
test tone 90
Using the time alignment 91
Using the equalizer 92
Using the auto-equalizer 94
Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and
auto-equalizing) 94
Setup
Introduction of setup adjustments 97
Setting the AV input 97
Setting for rear view camera (back up
camera) 97
Setting the clock 98
Selecting video on rear display 98
DVD Setup
Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 99
Setting the subtitle language 99
Setting the audio language 100
Setting the menu language 100
Switching the assist subtitle on or off 100
Setting the angle icon display 100
Setting the aspect ratio 101
Setting the parental lock 101
Initial Setup
Adjusting initial settings 103
Switching the auxiliary setting 103
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 103
Switching the sound muting/
attenuation 104
Mixing AVG-VDP1 beep and audio
sound 104
Correcting distorted sound 105
Changing languages for CAUTION 105
Resetting the audio functions 105
Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless
connection 105
Extending the vehicle’s antenna 106
Other Functions
Adjusting the screen 107
Selecting the background display 108
Adjusting the response positions of the
touch panels (Touch Panel
Calibration) 109
Displaying the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer Vehicle
Dynamics Processor) 109
Using the AUX source 110
Using the external unit 111
Setting remote control code type 111
Using the preprogrammed function 112
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 113
Error messages 115
Understanding auto TA and EQ error
messages 115
DVD player and care 117
DVD discs 117
AVCHD recorded discs 118
CD-R/CD-RW discs 118
Dual Discs 118
MP3 and WMA files 118
About folders and compressed audio
files 120
Using the display correctly 120
Language code chart for DVD 122
Terms 123
Specifications 126
Index 128
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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.
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Precautions
When you attempt to watch a DVD, Video CD
or TV while driving, the warning VIDEO VIEW-
ING IS NOT AVAILABLE WHILE DRIVING will
appear on the front display.
To watch a DVD, Video CD or TV on the front
display, park your vehicle in a safe place and
apply the parking brake.
Parking brake interlock
Certain functions (DVD/TV viewing and certain
touch panel keys) offered by this unit could be
dangerous and/or unlawful if used while driving. To prevent such functions from being
used while the vehicle is in motion, there is an
interlock system that senses when the parking
brake is set. If you attempt to use the functions
described above while driving, they will become disabled until you stop the vehicle in a
safe place, and (1) apply the parking brake, (2)
release the parking brake, and then (3) apply
the parking brake again. Please keep the
brake pedal pushed down before releasing the
parking brake.
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Precautions
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.
WARNING
Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an
ACC position.
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Before You Start
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the
user’s right to operate the equipment.
For Canadian model
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
About this unit
The tuner frequencies on this unit are allocated for use in North America. Use in other
areas may result in poor reception.
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product
may expose you to chemicals listed on proposition 65 known to the State of California and other
governmental entities to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated
due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities or
the Electronics Industries Alliance:
www.eiae.org
The backlighting lamp of LCD in this
equipment contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated
due to environmental considerations
according to Local, State or Federal
Laws. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROL OR ADJUSTMENT OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:
THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE
EYE HAZARD.
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.
! 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.
Important (Serial number)
The serial number is located on the bottom of
this unit. For your own security and convenience,
be sure to record this number on the enclosed
warranty card.
www.eiae.org
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Playable discs
DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the
logos shown below can be played back on this
player.
DVD video
Video CD
CD
The illustration below shows the regions and
corresponding region numbers.
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
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.
After-sales service for
Pioneer products
Please contact the dealer or distributor from
where you purchased this unit for after-sales
service (including warranty conditions) or any
other information. In case the necessary information is not available, please contact the
companies listed below:
Please do not ship your unit to the companies
at the addresses listed below for repair without
advance contact.
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Before You Start
U.S.A.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA 90801-1760
800-421-1404
CANADA
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DEPARTMENT
300 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2
1-877-283-5901
905-479-4411
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with this unit.
Product registration
Visit us at the following site:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com
1 Register your product. We will keep the details
of your purchase on file to help you refer to
this information in the event of an insurance
claim such as loss or theft.
2 Receive updates on the latest products and
technologies.
3 Download owner’s manuals, order product
catalogues, research new products, and
much more.
4 Your feedback is important in our continual ef-
fort to design and build the most advanced,
cunsumer-focused product in the industry.
Serial number
Features
Touch panel key operation
It is possible to operate this unit by using
touch panel key.
DVD video playback
It is possible to play back DVD video and DVDR/RW (video mode).
Remember that use of this system for commercial or public viewing purposes may constitute an infringement on the author ’s rights
protected by the Copyright Law.
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 CDROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
! Supply of this product only conveys a li-
cense for private, non-commercial use and
does not convey a license nor imply any
right to use this product in any commercial
(i.e. revenue-generating) 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.
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WMA file playback
You can play back WMA files recorded on CDROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
standard recordings).
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NTSC compatibility
This unit is NTSC system compatible. When
connecting other components to this unit, be
sure components are compatible with the
same video system otherwise images will not
be correctly reproduced.
Multi-aspect
Switching between wide screen, letterbox and
panscan display is possible.
Multi-audio
You can switch between multiple audio systems recorded on a DVD as desired.
Multi-subtitle
You can switch between multiple subtitle languages recorded on a DVD as desired.
Multi-angle
You can switch between multiple viewing angles of a scene recorded on a DVD as desired.
Hands-free phoning
Using Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB200),
this unit realizes effortless hands-free phoning
with Bluetooth wireless technology.
Bluetooth audio player compatibility
Using Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB200),
you can control Bluetooth audio player featuring Bluetooth wireless technology.
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iPod
compatibility
When you use this unit with an interface adapter for iPod (CD-IB100B) (sold separately), you
can control an iPod with Dock Connector.
! iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
erty 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.
WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and
refers to an audio compression technology
that is developed by Microsoft Corporation.
WMA data can be encoded by using Windows
Media Player version 7 or later.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Notes
! This unit may not operate correctly depending
on the application used to encode WMA files.
! Depending on the version of Windows Media
Player used to encode WMA files, album
names and other text information may not be
correctly displayed.
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Note
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual prop-
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About the SAT RADIO
READY mark
The SAT RADIO READY mark indicates that
the Satellite Radio Tuner for Pioneer (i.e., XM
tuner and Sirius satellite tuner which are sold
separately) can be controlled by this unit.
Please inquire to your dealer or nearest
authorized Pioneer service station regarding
the satellite radio tuner that can be connected
to this unit. For satellite radio tuner operation,
please refer to the satellite radio tuner owner’s
manual.
Notes
! The system will use direct satellite-to-receiver
broadcasting technology to provide listeners
in their cars and at home with crystal-clear
sound seamlessly from coast to coast. Satellite radio will create and package over 100
channels of digital-quality music, news,
sports, talk and children’s programming.
! “SAT Radio”, the SAT Radio logo and all re-
lated marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite
Radio inc., and XM Satellite Radio Inc.
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 107.
Changing the picture adjustment
You can make the best adjustment to the picture display by changing BRIGHT, 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
107.
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.
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Mark Meaning
2
16 : 9 LB
ALL
Indicates the number of audio systems.
Indicates the number of subtitle lan-
2
guages.
Indicates the number of viewing an-
3
gles.
Indicates the picture size (aspect ratio:
screen width-to-height ratio) type.
1
Indicates the number of the region
where playback is possible.
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.
Resetting the microprocessor
Pressing RESET lets you reset the microprocessor to its initial settings.
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
1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2 Press RESET with a pen tip or other
pointed instrument.
RESET button
Notes
! When using with AVG-VDP1, if you press
RESET, be sure ACC OFF is selected. If ACC
ON is selected, correct operation may not be
possible even if you press RESET.
! 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.
About the demo mode
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.
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 ENTERTAINMENT (ENT). To restart the
feature demo, press and hold
ENTERTAINMENT (ENT) again. Remember
that if the feature demo continues operating
when the car engine is turned off, it may drain
battery power.
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Before You Start
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.
! “Perchlorate Material – special handling may
apply.
See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate. (Applicable to California, U.S.A.)”
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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Customising your system
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Connecting with separately
sold Pioneer products
Connecting with other Pioneer products, you
can create the best audio-visual environment
for enjoying music and movie in car. This section describes available options that can be controlled by this unit.
Using multi-channel processor
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.
For details concerning operation, refer to Intro-
duction of DSP adjustments on page 85.
! 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 #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380;
5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and
DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are
trademarks of DTS, Inc.
© 1996–2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Using iPod
When you use this unit with an interface adapter for iPod (CD-IB100B) (sold separately), you
can control an iPod with Dock Connector.
For details concerning operation, refer to Play-
ing songs on iPod on page 65.
! iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
! iPod adapter supports only an iPod with
Dock Connector.
Using the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer
Vehicle Dynamics Processor)
This unit can be used as the display unit for
the AVG-VDP1 (sold separately) product.
Using the rear display
Combining this unit with a rear display (sold
separately), you can display the selected
source on the rear display so passengers in
rear seats can comfortably view the same
image with the front or they can watch the different image (i.e. image from AVG-VDP1) independently.
For details concerning operation, refer to Se-
lecting video on rear display on page 98.
! When a Pioneer Vehicle Dynamics Proces-
sor (AVG-VDP1) is connected to this unit,
the AVG-VDP1 can be displayed on the rear
display. (Refer to page 98.)
Important
NEVER install the rear display in a location that
enables the driver to watch the DVD or TV while
driving.
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Customising your system
Using Bluetooth wireless
technology
Playing a Bluetooth audio
player using with Bluetooth
adapter (e.g. CD-BTB200)
If you connect a Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CDBTB200) to this unit, you can control Bluetooth audio players via Bluetooth wireless
technology.
For details concerning operation, refer to Blue-
tooth Audio on page 68.
! Even though your audio player does not
contain a Bluetooth wireless technology
module, you can still control it using a
Bluetooth adapter sold on the market.
Hands-free phoning using with
Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB200)
If you use a Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CDBTB200), you can connect a cellular phone
featuring Bluetooth wireless technology to this
unit for hands-free, wireless calls, even while
driving.
For details concerning hands-free phoning operation, refer to Hands-free phoning with cellu-
lar phones featuring Bluetooth wireless
technology on page 71.
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What’s What
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What’s What
Head unit
1 BAND button
Press to select among three FM bands and
one AM band and to cancel control modes
of functions.
2 RESET button
Press to return to the factory settings (initial
settings).
3 Signal receptor
Receives signals from a remote control.
4 c/d buttons
Press to do manual seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and track search controls.
5 VOLUME
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
6 SOURCE button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
7 ENTERTAINMENT (ENT) button
Press to display the entertainment menu.
8 WIDE button
Press to select a desired mode for enlarging
a 4:3 picture to a 16:9 one.
9 V.ADJ button
Press and hold to display the picture adjustment menu.
a OPEN button
Press to slide down or up the LCD panel.
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Remote control
Button names AVH mode
Remote control
1
selection
switch
2 SOURCE button Press to cycle through all the available sources. Press and hold to turn the source off.
3ATTbutton
VOLUME but-
4
tons
AUDIO button Press to change the audio language during DVD playback.
SUB TITLE but-
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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.
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Switch to change the setting of the remote control. For details, refer to Setting remote control code type on page 111.
Press to quickly lower the volume level by about 90%. Press once more to return to the original volume level.
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Press to change the subtitle language during DVD playback.
DVD mode with remote control
code AVH
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Button names AVH mode
a/b buttons
7
(DISC)
Remote control
8
operation mode
switch
BOOKMARK
9
button/PGM
button
10 DIRECT button Press to do direct XM/SIRIUS channel select. Not used.
11 REAR.S button Not used.
DISPLAY but-
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ton
ENTERTAIN-
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MENT (ENT)
button
0 to 10 buttons,
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CLEAR button
15 BACK button Press to return to the previous display. Not used.
16 BAND button
PLAY/PAUSE
(f) button
REVERSE (m)
button
FORWARD
(n) button
PREVIOUS
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(o) button
NEXT (p)
button
STEP (r/q)
buttons
STOP (g) but-
ton
Press to select the next/previous disc.
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 prepro-
grammed function on page 112.)
Press to select different displays. Not used.
Press to display the entertainment menu. 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 among three FM bands and one
AM band and to cancel control modes 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 reverse.
Press to perform fast forward.
Press to return to the previous track (chapter).
Press to go to the next 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 stop playback.
DVD mode with remote control
code AVH
Press to turn the bookmark function on
or off. For details , refer to Resume play-
back (Bookmark) on page 31.
Press to select a menu on the DVD top
menu.
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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Button names AVH mode
AUTO PLAY
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a/b buttons
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(FOLDER)
20 Joystick
MENU button Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback.
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TOP MENU
(TOP.M) button
Using the remote control
operation mode switch
Press to turn the DVD auto-playback function on or off.
Press to select the next/previous folder.
Move to do fast forward, reverse and track search
controls. Click to recall MENU.
Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.
% When you want to operate the following functions, switch the mode to DVD:
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.
! The joystick on the remote control can per-
form the same operations as the one on
the head unit. Furthermore, the joystick
can perform the same operations as the
touch panel keys a, b, c and d.
! 1 to 6 can perform the same operations as
the preset tuning keys P1 to P6 and the
disc selection keys 01 to 06.
TV mode operation
TV operations available with a Pioneer TV tuner
can be controled with AVH mode. TV mode is
not used with this unit.
! For details concerning operation, refer to
— If you want to select a disc located at 7
to 12 by using buttons 1 to 6, press and
hold the corresponding numbers, such
as 1 for disc 7, until the disc number appears in the display.
DVD mode with remote control
code AVH
Move to select a menu on the DVD
menu.
! When operating the DVD menu by using
the joystick. (Refer to Operating the DVD
menu on page 30.)
! When operating the PBC menu by using 0
to 10. (Refer to Watching a Video CD on
page 36.)
! When specifying title by using 0 to 10.
(Refer to Specifying title on page 32.)
the TV tuner’s operation manuals.
DVD mode operation
If you switch the mode to DVD, the joystick
and 0 to 10 operations are changed for DVD
player.
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Turning the unit on and
selecting a source
1 Source icon
Shows which source has been selected.
You can select a source you want to listen to.
To switch to the DVD player, load a disc in the
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.
! DISC 1 – Built-in DVD player disc 1
! DISC 2 – Built-in DVD player disc 2
! DISC 3 – Built-in DVD player disc 3
! DISC 4 – Built-in DVD player disc 4
! DISC 5 – Built-in DVD player disc 5
! DISC 6 – Built-in DVD player disc 6
! TUNER – Tuner
! TV – Television
! iPod – iPod
! AUX1 – AUX 1
! AUX2 – AUX 2
! AV – AV input
! NAVI – Navigation unit
! TEL – Bluetooth telephone
! BT Audio – Bluetooth audio player
! EXT1 – External unit 1
! EXT2 – External unit 2
! M-CD – Multi-CD player
! XM – XM tuner
! SIRIUS – SIRIUS tuner
! OFF – Turn the unit off
! ESC – Close source select menu
# When the source icon is not displayed, you
can display it by touching the screen.
# To return to the playback display, touch ESC.
Basic Operations
% When using the buttons, press SOURCE
to select a source.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between
the following sources.
XM (XM tuner)—SIRIUS (SIRIUS tuner)—
TUNER (tuner)—TV (television)—AV (AV)—
DVD-V (built-in DVD player)—M-CD (multi-CD
player)—iPod (iPod)—EXT1 (external unit 1)—
EXT2 (external unit 2)—AUX1 (AUX 1)—
AUX2 (AUX 2)—NAVI (navigation unit)—TEL
(bluetooth telephone)—BT Audio (bluetooth
audio player)
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 in the unit.
— When there is no magazine in the multi-
CD player.
— When AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 103).
— When the AV (AV input) is not set to
VIDEO (refer to page 97).
! 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.
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! 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.
Loading/Ejecting discs
CAUTION
Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when
opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be
especially cautious of children’s hands and fingers.
Loading a disc
Up to six discs can be stored into this unit.
Each disc is stored in each disc holder allowing you to specify a holder for loading a disc.
1 Press OPEN on the unit to display loading/ejecting menu.
The LCD panel opens halfway, and the loading/ejecting menu is displayed on the screen.
! If the disc in the holder has already been
played, the disc type is displayed on the
holder icon (e.g. CD, DVD etc.).
! NO DISC is displayed for an empty holder.
2 Touch LOAD next to the holder you
want to insert a disc in.
The selected holder flashes. When READY is
displayed, this unit becomes on standby to
load a disc into the holder.
# If the holder has already loaded a disc, you
need to eject the disc first. For details concerning
about ejecting a disc, refer to Ejecting a disc on
the next page.
3 Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.
The disc is loaded into the selected holder.
Repeat these steps until you have done loading discs into this unit.
# To cancel loading the disc into the selected
holder, touch CANCEL.
4 To replace the LCD panel to the original
position, press OPEN on the unit.
# 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 34.
Notes
! The DVD player plays one, standard 12-cm
disc at a time. Playing back an 8-cm disc is
not possible with this unit. Playable disc and
adapter are listed in the table below.
12-cm disc 8-cm disc 8-cm disc adapter
Ö ——
! Do not insert anything other than a disc into
the disc loading slot. Discs which can be
played back are listed on Playable discs on
page 9.
! 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 OPEN and touch h to eject the disc,
and check the disc for damage before inserting it again.
! If an error message is displayed, refer to Error
messages on page 115.
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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 31.
! This unit does not automatically change discs
even if it reaches to the end of the currently
playing disc. To change discs, press a or b
button (DISC) on the remote control.
Ejecting a disc
You can specify a holder that you eject a disc
from.
1 Press OPEN on the unit to display loading/ejecting menu.
The LCD panel opens halfway, and the loading/ejecting menu is displayed on the screen.
! If the disc in the holder has already been
played, the disc type is displayed on the
holder icon (e.g. CD, DVD etc.).
! NO DISC is displayed for an empty holder.
2 Touch h next to the holder you want
to eject the disc from.
The disc is ejected.
# You can eject all loaded discs at once. To do
this, touch ALLh.
To cancel the all ejecting, touch CANCEL.
3 To replace the LCD panel to the original
position, press OPEN on the unit.
1 Press and hold OPEN button on the unit
to display the flap angle adjust menu.
2 Touch + or - to adjust the flap angle.
Each time you touch +, the flap comes out toward you. Touching - moves the flap the other
way around.
! You can select from five positions for the
flap angle.
! The adjusted flap angle will be memorized.
The next time you eject or load discs, the
flap returns to the position where you set
the angle.
Adjusting the volume
% Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.
Press VOLUME to increase or decrease the
source volume.
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.
# When using the buttons, press SOURCE and
hold until the unit turns off.
# To completely turn the display off, touch and
hold DISP. OFF. Refer to Using the common touch
panel keys on the next page.
Basic Operations
Adjusting the flap angle
You can adjust the flap angle as needed.
Important
When adjusting the flap angle, be sure to follow
the procedures explained below. Forcibly adjusting the flap angle by hand may damage it.
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Touch panel key basic
operation
Activating the touch panel keys
1 Common touch panel keys
For details, refer to Using the common
touch panel keys on this page.
2 Information bar
3 Touch panel keys
Touch to do various operations.
4 Clock display
To turn the clock on or off, or to adjust the
time, refer to Setting the clock on page 98.
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 d.
2 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.
Note
If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30
seconds, they will be hidden automatically.
Using the common touch panel
keys
EQ, AUDIO MENU and DISP. OFF keys are
commonly displayed in the source menu.
EQ key
Touch EQ to display the equalizer curve setting
menu. Adjust the equalizer curve and make
the best sound characteristic for the sound
type.
For details concerning operation, refer to
Using the equalizer on page 81.
AUDIO MENU key
Touch AUDIO MENU to display the menu for
various settings.
For details concerning operation, refer to Oper-
ating the menu on the next page.
DISP. OFF key
Touch and hold DISP. OFF to turn the display
off. Touch the screen to turn the display on.
Using DISP. OFF to retract the
vehicle’s antenna
At the standard setting, the vehicle’s auto antenna is automatically retracted when you select the source OFF. However, when AVGVDP1 is connected to this unit, your vehicle’s
antenna may be kept up-position even if the
source OFF is selected. In that case, use
DISP. OFF key and have the antenna retracted
manually.
! Only when AVG-VDP1 is connected to this
unit, you can operate this function.
% Touch the source OFF, and then, touch
and hold DISP. OFF.
The display is turned off and your vehicle’s antenna is retracted.
! When AVG-VDP1 and the multi-channel
processor (e.g. DEQ-P8000) are connected
to this unit, the antenna should be retracted
at the time when the source OFF is selected.
! While the antenna is retracted, a beep from
AVG-VDP1 is not properly mixed with the
audio sound outputted from this unit.
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Operating the menu
1 FUNCTION key
Touch to select functions for each source.
2 AUDIO key
Touch to select various sound quality controls.
3 SETUP key
Touch to select various setup functions.
4 BACK key
Touch to return to the previous display.
5 ESC key
Touch to cancel the control mode of functions.
Note
If you do not operate the function within about 30
seconds, the display is automatically returned to
the playback display.
Basic Operations
1 Touch AUDIO MENU to display MENU.
MENU appears on the display.
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.
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Listening to the radio
These are the basic steps necessary to operate
the radio. More advanced tuner operation is
explained starting on the next page.
1 Source name
Shows the selected source name.
2 Source icon
Shows which source has been selected.
3 Band indicator
Shows which band the radio is tuned to, AM
or FM.
4 Preset number indicator
Shows which preset has been selected.
5 STEREO indicator
Appears when the selected frequency is
being broadcast in stereo.
6 LOCAL indicator
Appears when local seek tuning is on.
7 Frequency indicator
Shows the frequency to which the tuner is
tuned.
8 Preset list display
Shows the preset list.
1 Touch the source icon and then touch
TUNER to select the tuner.
2 Touch the screen to display the touch
panel keys.
3 Touch BAND to select a band.
Touch BAND repeatedly until the desired band
is displayed, FM1, FM2, FM3 for FM or AM.
4 To select a preset channel, touch a preset channel on the list or touch a or b
(P.CH).
The preset channel you selected is tuned in.
# Touching LIST switches between the preset
channel list display and the a/b (P.CH) display.
Either way, the channels that can be selected are
the same.
5 To perform manual tuning, briefly
touch c or d.
The frequencies move up or down step by
step.
# You can also perform manual tuning by moving the joystick on the remote control left or right.
6 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.
# You can also perform seek tuning by holding
the joystick on the remote control left or right.
Note
If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30
seconds, they will be hidden automatically.
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Storing and recalling
broadcast frequencies
If you touch any of the preset tuning keys P1
to P6 you can easily store up to six broadcast
frequencies for later recall with the touch of a
key.
% When you find a frequency that you
want to store in memory keep touching
one of preset tuning keys P1 to P6 until the
preset number stops flashing.
The number you have touched will flash in the
preset number indicator and then remain lit.
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.
# When the touch panel keys are not displayed,
you can display them by touching the screen.
# When P1 to P6 are not displayed, you can dis-
play them by touching LIST.
Notes
! Up to 18 FM stations, six for each of the three
FM bands, and six AM stations can be stored
in memory.
! You can also recall radio station frequencies
assigned to preset tuning keys P1 to P6 by
moving the joystick on the remote control up
or down.
Introduction of advanced
tuner operation
Tuner
1 Function display
Shows the function names.
1 Touch AUDIO MENU to display MENU.
MENU appears on the display.
2 Touch FUNCTION to display the function names.
The function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted.
# To return to the previous display, touch BACK.
# To return to the frequency display, touch ESC.
Note
If you do not operate the function within about 30
seconds, the display is automatically returned to
the frequency display.
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.
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% Touch BSM on the function menu to
turn BSM on.
BSM appears. 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 disappears.
# To cancel the storage process, touch BSM
again.
Note
Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM may replace broadcast frequencies you have saved
using P1 to P6.
Tuning in strong signals
Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those
radio stations with sufficiently strong signals
for good reception.
1 Touch LOCAL on the function menu.
2 Touch c on the LOCAL setting to turn
local seek tuning on.
# To turn local seek tuning off, touch d.
3 Touch c or d on the LEVEL setting to
set the sensitivity.
There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and
two levels for AM:
FM: 1—2—3—4
AM: 1—2
The 4 setting allows reception of only the
strongest stations, while lower settings let you
receive progressively weaker stations.
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Watching a DVD video
These are the basic steps necessary to play a
DVD video with your DVD player. More advanced DVD video operation is explained starting on page 34.
! Switch the remote control operation mode
to DVD to perform DVD operations. (Refer
to page 20.)
1 DVD Video indicator
Shows when a DVD video is playing.
2 Source icon
Shows which source has been selected.
3 Disc number indicator
Shows the number of the disc playing.
4 Audio language indicator
Shows which audio language has been selected.
5 Title number indicator
Shows the title currently playing.
6 Chapter number indicator
Shows the chapter currently playing.
7 Play time indicator
Shows the elapsed playing time of the current chapter.
8 Viewing angle indicator
Shows which viewing angle has been selected.
9 Subtitle language indicator
Shows which subtitle language has been
selected.
a Audio output indicator
Shows the output channel selected currently.
b Repeat indicator
Shows the selected repeat range.
1 Touch the source icon and then touch a
desired DVD holder number (e.g. DISC 1) to
select the DVD player.
Selectable DVD holders are highlighted. If a
disc is not inserted, you cannot select that
DVD holder.
# When the source icon is not displayed, you
can display it by touching the screen.
# With some discs, a menu may be displayed.
(Refer to Operating the DVD menu on the next
page.)
# This unit does not automatically change discs
even if it reaches to the end of the currently playing disc. To change discs, press a or b button
(DISC) on the remote control.
2 Touch the screen to display the touch
panel keys.
3 Touch d to switch the menu.
Touching d repeatedly changes the menus.
4 To skip back or forward to another
chapter, touch o or p.
Touching p skips to the start of the next
chapter. Touching o once skips to the start
of the current chapter. Touching it again will
skip to the previous chapter.
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# You can also skip back or forward to another
chapter by pressing o or p button on the remote control.
5 To perform fast forward or reverse,
keep touching o or p.
If you keep touching o or p for five seconds, fast reverse/fast forward continues even
if you release o or p. To resume playback
at a desired point, touch f.
# You can also perform fast reverse/fast forward
by pressing and holding m or n button on
the remote control.
# Fast forward/fast reverse may not be possible
at certain locations on some discs. If this happens, normal playback automatically resumes.
Note
If you do not use the touch panel keys within 30
seconds, they will be hidden automatically.
Operating the DVD menu
Some DVDs allow you to select from the disc
contents using a menu.
! 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.
1 Touch
to operate the DVD menu.
2 Touch a, b, c or d to select the desired
menu item.
to display touch panel keys
Operating the DVD menu with
10 key
Some DVDs allow you to select from the disc
contents using 10KEY.
1 Touch 10KEY.
2 Touch 0 to 9 corresponding to a menu
number and then touch ENTER to start
playback.
! To select 3, touch 3.
! To select 10, touch 1 and 0 in that order.
! To select 23, touch 2 and 3 in that order.
Skipping back or forward
to another title
% Touch a or b title key to skip back or
forward to another title.
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.
# You can also skip back or forward to another
title by moving the joystick up or down.
Stopping playback
% Touch g.
# When you stop DVD playback by touching g,
that location on the disc is memorized, enabling
playback from that point when you play the disc
again.
# To play back the disc again, touch f.
3 Touch ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected menu item.
# The way to display the menu differs depending
on the disc.
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Pausing DVD video playback
Pause lets you temporarily stop disc playback.
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