Pioneer AVH-P6850DVD User Manual

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Operation Manual

AV Receiver/6-Disc Changer with 7 inch Wide Display

AVH-P6850DVD

English

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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 manual 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

 

 

To avoid battery exhaustion

7

 

Before You Start

 

 

 

 

About this unit 8

 

 

 

 

About this manual

9

 

 

 

In case of trouble

9

 

 

 

Features 9

 

 

 

 

About WMA 10

 

 

 

 

To protect the LCD screen 10

 

For viewing LCD comfortably

11

 

What the marks on DVDs indicate

11

Resetting the microprocessor 11

 

About the demo mode

12

 

 

Use and care of the remote control

12

Customising your system

Connecting with separately sold Pioneer

 

products

13

 

 

Using multi-channel processor 13

 

Using iPod

13

 

 

Using the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer Vehicle

 

Dynamics Processor)

13

 

Using the rear display

13

 

Using Bluetooth wireless technology 14

 

What’s What

 

 

Head unit

15

 

 

Remote control 16

 

 

 

 

 

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Basic Operations

Turning the unit on and selecting a

source 19

 

Loading/Ejecting discs

20

Adjusting the flap angle

21

Adjusting the volume 21

Turning the unit off 21

Touch panel key basic operation 22

Tuner

Listening to the radio 24 Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 25 Introduction of advanced tuner

operation 25

Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies 25

Tuning in strong signals 26

Playing DVD video discs

Watching a DVD video 27 Operating the DVD menu 28

Skipping back or forward to another title 28 Stopping playback 28

Pausing DVD video playback

28

Resume playback (Bookmark)

29

Frame-by-frame playback 29

 

Slow motion playback 29

 

Searching for a desired scene, starting playback from a specified time 30

Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio) 30

Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle) 31

Changing the viewing angle during playback

(Multi-angle) 31

 

Return to the specified scene

32

Automatic playback of DVDs

32

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Introduction of advanced DVD video

operation

32

 

 

 

Repeating play

32

 

 

 

Selecting audio output

33

 

Playing Video CDs

 

 

Watching a Video CD

34

 

Stopping playback

35

 

 

Pausing Video CD playback

35

Frame-by-frame playback 35

Slow motion playback

35

 

Searching for a desired scene, starting

playback from a specified time 36

PBC playback

 

36

 

 

 

Introduction of advanced Video CD

operation

37

 

 

 

Repeating play

37

 

 

 

Selecting audio output

37

 

Playing CDs

 

 

 

 

 

Listening to a CD

38

 

 

Stopping playback

39

 

 

Pausing CD playback

39

 

Using CD TEXT functions

39

Introduction of advanced CD operation 40 Repeating play 40

Playing tracks in random order

40

Scanning tracks of a CD

40

 

Playing MP3/WMA

 

 

Listening to MP3/WMA

41

 

Stopping playback 42

 

 

Pausing MP3/WMA playback

42

Displaying information on MP3/WMA

file 43

Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player (MP3/WMA) operation 44

Repeating play 44

Playing tracks in random order 44

Scanning folders and tracks 45

 

 

 

 

Multi-CD Player

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Listening to a CD

46

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pausing CD playback

47

 

 

 

 

Using CD TEXT functions

47

 

 

 

 

50-disc multi-CD player

47

 

 

 

 

Introduction of advanced multi-CD player

 

 

operation

48

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repeating play

48

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playing tracks in random order

48

 

 

 

Scanning CDs and tracks

49

 

 

 

 

Using ITS playlists

49

 

 

 

 

 

Using compression and bass emphasis

50

 

TV tuner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watching the television

51

 

 

 

 

Storing and recalling broadcast stations

52

 

Introduction of advanced TV tuner

 

 

 

operation

52

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Storing the strongest broadcast stations

 

 

sequentially

53

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selecting the area group

53

 

 

 

 

Playing songs on iPod

 

 

 

 

 

Listening to songs on your iPod

54

 

 

 

Browsing for a song

54

 

 

 

 

 

Pausing a song

55

 

 

 

 

 

 

Displaying text information on iPod

55

 

 

Displaying information on song

55

 

 

 

Repeating play

55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playing songs in a random order

 

 

 

 

(shuffle)

56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bluetooth Audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Listening to songs on BT Audio (Bluetooth

 

audio player)

57

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting a Bluetooth audio player

58

 

 

Playing songs on Bluetooth audio player

58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Disconnecting a Bluetooth audio player 59 Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)

address 59

Bluetooth Telephone

Hands-free phoning with cellular phones featuring Bluetooth wireless technology 60

Setting up for hands-free phoning 61 Basic operation of hands-free phoning 61 Introduction of advanced hands-free phoning

operation 62

Connecting a cellular phone 62 Disconnecting a cellular phone 63 Registering connected cellular phone 63 Deleting a registered phone 64 Connecting to a registered cellular

phone 64

 

Using the Phone Book

64

Using the Call History

66

Using preset numbers

67

Making a call by entering phone number 68

Clearing memory

68

 

 

 

Setting the automatic answering

68

Setting the automatic rejecting

68

 

Switching the ring tone

68

 

 

Echo canceling and noise reduction

69

Displaying BD (Bluetooth Device)

 

address 69

 

 

 

 

Audio Adjustments

 

 

 

Introduction of audio adjustments

70

Using balance adjustment 70

 

 

Using the equalizer

71

 

 

 

Adjusting loudness

72

 

 

 

Using subwoofer output

72

 

 

Using nonfading output

72

 

 

Using the high pass filter

73

 

 

Adjusting source levels

73

 

 

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Staging for car environment

73

 

Digital Signal Processor

 

 

Introduction of DSP adjustments

75

Using the position selector

75

 

Using balance adjustment

76

 

Adjusting source levels

76

 

 

Using the dynamic range control

77

Using the down-mix function 77

 

Using the direct control

77

 

 

Using the Dolby Pro Logic II

77

 

Setting the speaker setting

78

 

Adjusting the speaker output levels 79 Selecting a cross-over frequency 80 Adjusting the speaker output levels using a

test tone 80

 

Using the time alignment

81

Using the equalizer 82

 

Using the auto-equalizer

84

Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and

auto-equalizing)

84

 

 

 

 

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction of setup adjustments 87

 

Setting the AV input

87

 

 

 

 

Setting the clock 88

 

 

 

 

Selecting video on rear display

89

 

DVD Setup

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction of DVD setup adjustments

90

Setting the subtitle language

 

90

 

Setting the audio language

91

 

Setting the menu language

91

 

Switching the assist subtitle on or off

91

Setting the angle icon display

91

 

Setting the aspect ratio

92

 

 

 

Setting the parental lock

92

 

 

 

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Initial Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusting initial settings

94

 

 

 

 

Switching the auxiliary setting

94

 

 

Setting the rear output and subwoofer

 

controller

 

94

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting the FM tuning step

95

 

 

 

 

Setting the AM tuning step

95

 

 

 

 

Changing languages for CAUTION

95

 

Switching the sound muting/attenuation

95

Mixing AVG-VDP1 beep and audio sound

96

Correcting distorted sound

96

 

 

 

 

Setting the TV signal

96

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resetting the audio functions

97

 

 

 

Entering PIN code for Bluetooth wireless

 

connection

97

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extending the vehicle’s antenna

97

 

Other Functions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusting the screen

98

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selecting the background display

 

99

 

Adjusting the response positions of the

 

touch panels (Touch Panel

 

 

 

 

 

Calibration)

100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Displaying the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer Vehicle

 

Dynamics Processor)

100

 

 

 

 

Using the AUX source

101

 

 

 

 

 

Setting remote control code type

102

 

Using the preprogrammed function

102

 

Additional Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting

103

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Error messages

105

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Understanding auto TA and EQ error

 

messages

 

105

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD player and care

107

 

 

 

 

 

DVD discs

107

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD-R/CD-RW discs 107

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dual Discs

108

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MP3 and WMA files

108

 

 

 

 

 

 

About folders and MP3/WMA files 110

Using the display correctly 110

Language code chart for DVD 112

Terms

113

Specifications 116

Index

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01 Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8Never use headphones while driving.

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

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

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WARNING

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

to the risk of electric shock or other hazards.

To ensure safe driving

WARNING

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

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

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

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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02 Before You Start

About this unit

CAUTION

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

!“CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”

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

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

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

!Protect this unit from moisture.

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

!If this unit does not operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.

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Video CD

CD

Notes

! is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

!This player can only play back discs bearing the marks shown above.

Playable discs

DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the logos shown below can be played back on this player.

DVD video

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.

 

 

 

 

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Before You Start

About this manual

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

In case of trouble

Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.

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 DVD- R/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.

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MP3 file playback

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You can play back MP3 files recorded on CD-

ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2

standard recordings).

! Supply of this product only conveys a li-

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does not convey a license nor imply any

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right to use this product in any commercial

 

(i.e. revenue-generating) real time broad-

 

casting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or

 

any other media), broadcasting/streaming

 

via internet, intranets and/or other net-

 

works or in other electronic content distri-

 

bution systems, such as pay-audio or

 

audio-on-demand applications. An inde-

 

pendent license for such use is required.

 

For details, please visit

 

http://www.mp3licensing.com.

 

WMA file playback

 

You can play back WMA files recorded on CD-

 

ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2

 

standard recordings).

 

NTSC, PAL, PAL-M (for South America)

 

and SECAM (for Russian) compatibility

 

This unit is NTSC/PAL/PAL-M/SECAM system

 

compatible. When connecting other compo-

 

nents to this unit, be sure components are

 

compatible with the same video system other-

 

wise 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 sys-

 

tems recorded on a DVD as desired.

 

Multi-subtitle

 

You can switch between multiple subtitle lan-

 

guages recorded on a DVD as desired.

 

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02 Before You Start

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-BTB100), this unit realizes effortless hands-free phoning with Bluetooth wireless technology.

Bluetooth audio player compatibility

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

iPod® compatibility

When you use this unit with a Pioneer iPod adapter (CD-IB100B) (sold separately), you can control an iPod with Dock Connector.

!iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered 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.

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.

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 antenna 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 besides your finger when operating the touch

panel function. The screen can scratch easily.

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Before You Start

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 98.

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 98.

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

Indicates the number of audio sys-

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tems.

2

Indicates the number of subtitle lan-

guages.

 

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Indicates the number of viewing an-

gles.

 

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Mark

 

Meaning

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16 : 9

LB

Indicates the picture size (aspect ratio:

 

screen width-to-height ratio) type.

 

 

 

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Indicates the number of the region

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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 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 appear on the display

1Turn the ignition switch OFF.

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

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02 Before You Start

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.

Use and care of the remote control

Installing the battery

Slide the tray out on the back of the remote control and insert the battery with the plus (+) and minus (–) poles pointing in the proper direction.

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

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WARNING

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

CAUTION

!Use only one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.

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

!Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose of the battery in fire.

!Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.

!Do not store the battery with metallic materials.

!In the event of battery leakage, wipe the remote control completely clean and install a new battery.

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

Using the remote control

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

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

Important

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

!Do not let the remote control fall onto the

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

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Customising your system

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 Introduction of DSP adjustments on page 75.

!Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

!“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Using iPod

When you use this unit with a Pioneer iPod adapter (CD-IB100B) (sold separately), you can control an iPod with Dock Connector.

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03

For details concerning operation, refer to Play-

 

ing songs on iPod on page 54.

 

! iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer,

yourCustomising

Using the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer

Inc., registered in the U.S. and other coun-

 

tries.

 

! iPod adapter supports only an iPod with

 

Dock Connector.

 

Vehicle Dynamics Processor)

system

 

This unit can be used as the display unit for

 

the AVG-VDP1 (sold separately) product.

 

For details concerning operation, refer to Dis-

 

playing the AVG-VDP1 (Pioneer Vehicle Dy-

 

namics Processor) on page 100.

 

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 dif-

 

ferent image (i.e. image from AVG-VDP1) inde-

 

pendently.

 

For details concerning operation, refer to Se-

 

lecting video on rear display on page 89.

 

!When a Pioneer Vehicle Dynamics Processor (AVG-VDP1) is connected to this unit, the AVG-VDP1 can be displayed on the rear display. (Refer to page 89.)

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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03 Customising your system

Using Bluetooth wireless technology

Playing a Bluetooth audio player using with Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100)

If you connect Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CDBTB100) to this unit, you can control Bluetooth audio player via Bluetooth wireless technology.

For details concerning operation, refer to Bluetooth Audio on page 57.

!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.

!In some countries, CD-BTB100 is not sold on the market.

Hands-free phoning using with

Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100)

If you use Bluetooth adapter (e.g. CD-BTB100), 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 cellular phones featuring Bluetooth wireless technology on page 60.

!In some countries, CD-BTB100 is not sold on the market.

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What’s What

Head unit

1 BAND/ESC button

Press to select among three FM bands and one AM band and to cancel the control mode 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/dbuttons

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.

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What s’What

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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Button names

AVH mode

DVD mode with remote control

 

code AVH

 

 

 

 

Remote control

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

1

selection

trol code type on page 102.

 

 

switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

SOURCE button

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

 

 

 

3

ATT button

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

ginal volume level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

VOLUME but-

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

 

tons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO button

Press to change the audio language during DVD playback.

 

 

 

 

5

SUB TITLE but-

Press to change the subtitle language during DVD playback.

ton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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Button names

AVH mode

 

DVD mode with remote control

 

 

code AVH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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a/bbutton

Press to select the next/previous disc.

 

 

 

(DISC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control

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

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details, refer to Using the remote control operation mode switch on the next page.

 

switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOOKMARK

Press to operate the preprogrammed functions

 

Press to turn the bookmark function on

 

 

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button/PGM

for each source. (Refer to Using the prepro-

 

or off. For details, refer to Resume play-

 

button

grammed function on page 102.)

 

back (Bookmark) on page 29.

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DIRECT button

Not used.

 

 

 

 

11

REAR.S button

Not used.

 

 

12

DISPLAY but-

Press to select different displays.

 

Not used.

 

ton

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTERTAIN-

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MENT (ENT)

Press to display the entertainment menu.

 

Not used.

 

button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press 0–9 to input numbers. Buttons 1–6 can op-

 

 

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1–12 buttons,

erate the preset tuning for the tuner or disc

 

Press to select a menu on the DVD top

CLEAR button

changing for DVD player or multi-CD player.

 

menu.

 

 

 

 

Press CLEAR to clear the input numbers.

 

 

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BACK button

Press to return to the previous display.

 

Not used.

 

 

Press to select among three FM bands and one

 

 

 

 

AM band and to cancel the control mode of

 

Press to switch mode between MP3/

 

BAND/ESC but-

functions.

 

WMA and audio data (CD-DA) when

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Press to switch mode between MP3/WMA and

 

playing discs with MP3/WMA and

ton

 

 

audio data (CD-DA) when playing discs with

 

audio data (CD-DA) such as CD-EXTRA

 

 

 

 

 

MP3/WMA and audio data (CD-DA) such as CD-

 

and MIXED-MODE CDs.

 

 

EXTRA and MIXED-MODE CDs.

 

 

 

PLAY/PAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press to switch sequentially between playback and pause.

 

(f) button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVERSE (m)

Press to perform fast reverse.

 

 

 

button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FORWARD

Press to perform fast forward.

 

 

 

(n) button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PREVIOUS

Press to return to the previous track (chapter).

 

 

(o) button

 

 

 

NEXT (p)

Press to go to the next track (chapter).

 

 

 

button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEP (r/q)

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

 

button

for one second to activate slow playback.

 

 

 

STOP (g) but-

Press to stop playback.

 

 

 

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Button names

AVH mode

DVD mode with remote control

 

code AVH

 

 

 

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AUTO PLAY

Press to turn the DVD auto-playback function on or off.

button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

a/bbutton

Press to select the next/previous folder.

 

 

(FOLDER)

 

 

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Joystick

Move to do fast forward, reverse and track search

Move to select a menu on the DVD

controls. Click to recall MENU.

menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MENU button

Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback.

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TOP MENU

Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.

 

 

(TOP.M) button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using the remote control operation mode switch

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

AVH mode operation

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

!The joystick on the remote control can perform 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, cand d.

!1–6 can perform the same operations as the preset tuning keys P1—P6 and the disc selection keys 01–06.

If you want to select a disc located at 7 to 12 by using buttons 1–6, press and hold the corresponding numbers, such as 1 for disc 7, until the disc number appears in the display.

DVD mode operation

If you switch the mode to DVD, the joystick and 1–12 operations are changed for DVD player.

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

!When operating the DVD menu by using the joystick. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 28.)

!When operating the PBC menu by using

1–12. (Refer to Watching a Video CD on page 34.)

!When specifying title by using 1–12. (Refer to Specifying title on page 30.)

TV mode operation

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

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

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Basic Operations

Turning the unit on and selecting a source

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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 to switch to DVD-V.

% 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

!AV1 – AV 1 input

!AV2 – AV 2 input

!TEL – BT telephone

!BT Audio – Bluetooth audio player

!EXT1 – External unit 1

!EXT2 – External unit 2

!M-CD – Multi-CD player

!OFF – Turn the unit off

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!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.

% When using the buttons, press SOURCE

 

to select a source.

Basic

Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between

 

the following sources:

 

TUNER (tuner)—TV (television)—AV1 (AV 1)

Operations

—AV2 (AV 2)—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)—TEL (bluetooth telephone)—BT Audio (bluetooth audio player)

Notes

!In the following cases, the sound source will not change:

When there is no unit corresponding to the selected source connected to this unit.

When there is no disc in the unit.

When there is no magazine in the multiCD player.

When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off (refer to page 94).

When the AV (AV input) is not set to VIDEO (refer to page 87).

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

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05 Basic Operations

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.

1Press 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.

2Touch 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.

3Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.

The disc is loaded into the selected holder.

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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 32.

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 8.

! 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 hto eject the disc, and check the disc for damage before inserting it again.

! If an error message such as ERROR-02 is displayed, refer to Error messages on page 105.

! If bookmark function is on, DVD playback resumes from the selected point. For more details, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 29.

! This unit does not automatically change discs even if it reaches to the end of the currently playing disc. To change discs, press aor b button (DISC) on the remote control.

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Basic Operations

Ejecting a disc

You can specify a holder that you eject a disc from.

1Press 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.

2Touch hnext 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.

3To replace the LCD panel to the original position, press OPEN on the unit.

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.

1Press and hold OPEN button on the unit to display the flap angle adjust menu.

2Touch + 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.

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!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

Basic

 

% Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.

Operations

Press VOLUME to increase or decrease the

 

source volume.

 

With the remote control, press VOLUME to in-

 

crease or decrease the 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.

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Touch panel key basic operation

Activating the touch panel keys

1

2

3

4

1 Common touch panel keys

For details, refer to Using the common touch panel keys on this page.

2Information bar

3Touch 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 88.

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

The touch panel keys appear on the display.

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

2Touch 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.

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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 71.

AUDIO MENU key

Touch AUDIO MENU to display the menu for various settings.

For details concerning operation, refer to Operating 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 a navigation unit or AVG-VDP1 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-P7650/DEQ-P6600) 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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Basic Operations

Operating the menu

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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.

1Touch AUDIO MENU to display MENU. MENU appears on the display.

2Touch 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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If you do not operate the function within about 30 seconds, the display is automatically returned to the playback display.

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06 Tuner

Listening to the radio

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4

5 6 7

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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

Shows when the selected frequency is being broadcast in stereo.

6 LOCAL indicator

Shows 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.

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1Touch the source icon and then touch TUNER to select the tuner.

2Touch the screen to display the touch panel keys.

3Touch BAND to select a band.

Touch BAND repeatedly until the desired band is displayed, FM1, FM2, FM3 for FM or AM.

4To select a preset channel, touch a preset channel on the list or touch aor 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.

5To perform manual tuning, briefly touch cor 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.

6To perform seek tuning, keep touching cor dfor about one second and release.

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

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

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

# You can also perform seek tuning by 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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Tuner

Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies

If you touch any of the preset tuning keys P1—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—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—P6 are not displayed, you can display 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—P6 by

moving the joystick on the remote control up or down.

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Introduction of advanced tuner operation

Tuner

1

1 Function display

Shows the function names.

1Touch AUDIO MENU to display MENU. MENU appears on the display.

2Touch 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—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—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—P6.

Tuning in strong signals

Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception.

1Touch LOCAL on the function menu.

2Touch con the LOCAL setting to turn local seek tuning on.

# To turn local seek tuning off, touch d.

3 Touch cor don the LEVEL setting to set the sensitivity.

There are four levels of sensitivity for FM: FM: 1—2—3—4

The 4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations.

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Playing DVD video discs

Watching a DVD video

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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 32.

!Switch the remote control operation mode to DVD to perform DVD operations. (Refer to page 18.)

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 disc number currently playing.

4 Audio language indicator

Shows which audio language has been selected.

5Title number indicator

Shows the title currently playing.

6Chapter number indicator

Shows the chapter currently playing.

7Play time indicator

Shows the elapsed playing time of the current chapter.

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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 cur-

 

rently.

Playing

b Repeat indicator

 

Shows the selected repeat range.

DVD

1 Touch the source icon and then touch a

 

desired DVD holder number (e.g. DISC 1) to

video

select the DVD player.

 

Selectable DVD holders are highlighted. If a

 

disc is not inserted, you cannot select that

discs

# When the source icon is not displayed, you

DVD holder.

 

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 play-

 

ing disc. To change discs, press aor bbutton

 

(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 oor p.

 

Touching pskips to the start of the next

 

chapter. Touching oonce skips to the start

 

of the current chapter. Touching it again will

 

skip to the previous chapter.

 

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# You can also skip back or forward to another chapter by pressing oor pbutton on the remote control.

5 To perform fast forward or reverse, keep touching oor p.

If you keep touching oor pfor five seconds, fast reverse/fast forward continues even if you release oor p. To resume playback at a desired point, touch f.

#You can also perform fast reverse/fast forward by pressing and holding mor nbutton 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.

1Touch to display touch panel keys to operate the DVD menu.

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

3Touch ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected menu item.

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

Operating the DVD menu with 10 key

Some DVDs allow you to select from the disc contents using 10KEY.

1Touch 10KEY.

2Touch 0–9 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 aor btitle key to skip back or forward to another title.

Touching askips to the start of the next title. Touching bskips 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.

Pausing DVD video playback

Pause lets you temporarily stop disc playback.

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Playing DVD video discs

% Touch fduring playback.

PAUSE is displayed on the information bar and playback is paused, letting you view a still image.

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

Note

Depending on the disc and the playback location on the disc, the icon may be displayed, indicating that still playback is not possible.

Resume playback (Bookmark)

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

% 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 six discs. After that, the oldest bookmark is replaced by the new one.

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

#You can also bookmark a disc using BOOKMARK button on the remote control.

Note

One bookmark point can be stored for each disc holder independently.

Frame-by-frame playback

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

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% Touch rduring playback.

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

# To return to normal playback, touch f.

Notes

!Depending on the disc and the playback location on the disc, the icon may be displayed,

indicating that frame-by-frame playback is not possible.

! With some discs, images may be unclear dur-

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ing frame-by-frame playback.

Slow motion playback

video

This lets you slow down playback speed.

 

1 Keep touching rduring playback.

discs

A beep sounds and forward slow motion play-

 

back begins.

 

# To return to normal playback, touch f.

 

2 Touch qor rto adjust playback

 

speed during slow motion playback.

 

Each time you touch qor rit changes the

 

speed in four steps in the following order:

 

1/16—1/8—1/4—1/2

 

Notes

!There is no sound during slow motion playback.

!Depending on the disc and the playback loca-

tion on the disc, the icon may be displayed, indicating that slow motion playback is not possible.

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

!Reverse slow motion playback is not possible.

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

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

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

1Touch SEARCH.

2Touch TITLE (title), CHAP. (chapter) or TIME (time).

3Touch 0—9 to input the desired number.

For titles and chapters

!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.

For time (time search)

!To select 21 minutes 43 seconds, touch 2, 1, 4 and 3 in that order.

!To select 1 hour 11 minutes, convert the time into 71 minutes 00 seconds and touch

7, 1, 0 and 0 in that order.

# To cancel the inputted numbers, touch C.

4 While the inputted number is displayed, touch ENTER.

This starts playback from the selected scene.

Notes

!With discs featuring a menu, you can also touch MENU or TOP MENU and then make selections from the displayed menu.

!With some discs, the icon may be displayed, indicating that titles, chapters and

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Specifying title

You can use the direct search function to search for a desired scene by specifying a title.

1 Touch 10KEY.

# This feature is available only when the playback is stopped. If you are playing back a disc, touch gto stop the playback and then touch

10KEY.

2Touch 0–9 corresponding to a desired title number.

!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.

3While the inputted number is dis-

played, touch

.

Title number is displayed for eight seconds and playback starts from the selected title.

Note

To perform this function with the remote control, switch the remote control operation mode to

DVD. (Refer to Using the remote control operation mode switch on page 18.)

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.

% Touch AUDIO during playback.

Each time you touch AUDIO it switches between audio systems.

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