Pioneer AVH-P7550DVD User Manual

Operation Manual

7 inch Wide Fully Motorized LCD Color Display with 5Channel High-Power DVD/VCD/CD Receiver

AVH-P7550DVD

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, put them away

in a safe place for future reference.

Protecting your unit from theft 22

Be sure to read this

! Playable discs 6 ! DVD video disc region numbers 6 ! When an operation is prohibited 9

Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 5 To ensure safe driving 5 To avoid battery exhaustion 5

Tuner

Listening to the radio 24 Introduction of advanced tuner

operation 25

Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 25 Tuning in strong signals 25 Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 26

Before You Start

About this unit 6 About this manual 6 Precautions 6 Features 7 To protect the LCD screen 8 For viewing LCD comfortably 8 Condition memory 8 What the marks on DVDs indicate 8 Resetting the microprocessor 9 Use and care of the remote control 9 Feature demo 10

Whats What

Head unit 11 Remote control 13

Basic Operations

Turning the unit on and selecting a

source 16 Loading a disc 17 Adjusting the volume 17 Turning the unit off 17 Using the rear display 17 Touch panel key basic operation 18 Opening and closing the LCD panel 19 Changing the wide screen mode 20 Adjusting the picture adjustment 21

Playing DVD audio discs

Listening a DVD audio 27 Operating the DVD menu 28 Skipping back or forward to another

group 28 Stopping playback 28 Introduction of advanced DVD audio

operation 29 Repeating play 29 Playing tracks in a random order 29 Scanning tracks 29 Pausing DVD audio playback 30 Browsing still pictures 30 Frame-by-frame playback 30 Slow motion playback 31 Searching for a desired track or group 31 Changing audio language during playback

(Multi-audio) 32 Changing the subtitle language during

playback (Multi-subtitle) 32 Changing the viewing angle during playback

(Multi-angle) 32 Using the dynamic range control 33

Playing DVD video discs

Watching a DVD video 34 Operating the DVD menu 35 Skipping back or forward to another title 35

Contents

Stopping playback 35 Introduction of advanced DVD video

operation 36 Repeating play 36 Pausing DVD video playback 36 Frame-by-frame playback 36 Slow motion playback 37 Searching for a desired scene, starting

playback from a specified time 37 Changing audio language during playback

(Multi-audio) 38 Changing the subtitle language during

playback (Multi-subtitle) 38 Changing the viewing angle during playback

(Multi-angle) 39 Using the dynamic range control 39

Playing Video CDs

Watching a Video CD 40 Operating the menu 41 Stopping playback 41 Introduction of advanced Video CD

operation 42 Repeating play 42 Pausing Video CD playback 42 Frame-by-frame playback 43 Slow motion playback 43 Searching for a desired scene, starting

playback from a specified time 43 Selecting audio output 44

Playing CDs

Listening a CD 45 Stopping playback 45 Introduction of advanced CD operation 46 Repeating play 46 Playing tracks in a random order 46 Scanning tracks of a CD 46 Pausing CD playback 47 Entering disc titles 47

Using CD TEXT functions 48

Playing MP3

Listening MP3 49 Stopping playback 50 Introduction of advanced MP3 operation 50 Repeating play 51 Playing tracks in a random order 51 Scanning folders and tracks 51 Pausing MP3 playback 51 Displaying text information on MP3

discs 52 Scrolling text information in the display 52 Selecting tracks from the file name list 52

Multi-CD Player

Listening a CD 53 50-disc multi-CD player 53 Introduction of advanced multi-CD player

operation 54 Repeating play 54 Playing tracks in a random order 54 Scanning CDs and tracks 55 Pausing CD playback 55 Using ITS playlists 55 Using disc title functions 56 Using CD TEXT functions 58 Using compression and bass emphasis 58

TV tuner

Watching the TV tuner 59 Introduction of advanced TV tuner

operation 60 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 60 Storing the strongest broadcast stations

sequentially 60 Selecting the country group 61

DVD Player Playing a disc 62

Contents

Turning the DVD player on or off 63 Selecting a disc 63 Introduction of advanced DVD player

operation 63 Repeating play 63 Pausing disc playback 64 Playing tracks in a random order 64 Scanning tracks of a CD 64 Using ITS playlists 64 Using disc title functions 64

Audio Adjustments

Introduction of audio adjustments 65 Using the equalizer 66 Using the auto-equalizer 67 Using the position selector 68 Using balance adjustment 68 Adjusting source levels 68 Using the direct control 69 Using the Dolby Pro Logic B 69 Setting the speaker setting 70 Selecting a cut-off frequency 71 Adjusting the speaker output levels 71 Adjusting the speaker output levels using a

test tone 71 Using the time alignment 72 Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment and

auto-equalizing) 73

Setting up the DVD player

Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 76 Setting the subtitle language 76 Setting the audio language 77 Setting the menu language 77 Setting assist subtitles on or off 77 Setting angle icon display 78 Setting the aspect ratio 78 Setting the parental lock 78 To play back bonus groups 79 Setting remote control code type 79

Initial Settings

Adjusting initial settings 81 Setting the FM tuning step 81 Setting the AM tuning step 81 Switching the warning tone 82 Switching the auxiliary setting 82 Correcting distorted sound 82 Switching the sound muting/attenuation 82 Switching the automatic disc playback 82 Switching the dimmer setting for sub-

display 83

Resetting the audio functions 83

Other Functions

Introduction of setup adjustments 84 Setting the video input 84 Setting for back-up camera 84 Setting the clock 85 Setting the automatic open function 85 Adjusting the LCD panel slide position 86 Setting the video of rear display 86 Using the AUX source 86 Switching the background display 87 Using the PGM button 87

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 88 Error messages 90 Understanding auto TA and EQ error

messages 91 DVD player and care 92 DVD discs 92 CD-R/CD-RW discs 92 MP3 files 93 Using the display correctly 94 Language code chart for DVD 96 Terms 97 Specifications 100

Index 102

Precautions

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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 before

operating your display.

2 Keep this manual handy for future refer-

ence.

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, or (iii) impair the drivers ability to safely operate the vehicle.

6 As with any accessory in your vehiclesin-

terior, the display should not divert your attention from the safe operation of your vehicle. If you experience difficulty in operating the system or reading the display, please park safely before making adjustments.

7 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.

8 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.

To ensure safe driving

WARNING

! To avoid the risk of accident and the potential

violation of applicable laws, this unit is not for use with a video screen that is visible 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.

This unit detects whether your cars parking brake is engaged or not, and prevents you from watching a DVD or TV on this display while driving. When you attempt to watch a DVD or TV, the warning VIDEO VIEWING IS NOT AVAILABLE WHILE DRIVING will appear on the screen. To watch a DVD or TV on this display, park your car in a safe place and apply the parking brake.

When using a display connected to REAR MONITOR OUT

This units REAR MONITOR OUT is for connection of a display to enable passengers in the rear seats to watch the DVD or TV.

WARNING

NEVER install the display in a location that enables the driver to watch the DVD or TV while driving.

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

About this unit

Playable discs

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

DVD audio

DVD video

Video 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 precautions on this page and in other sections.

Note

This player can only playback discs bearing 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.

Precautions

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.

Before You Start

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! Keep this manual handy as a reference for

operating procedures and precautions.

! Always keep the volume low enough so you

can hear sounds outside of the car.

! Protect this unit from moisture. ! If the battery is disconnected or dis-

charged, the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed.

! If this unit does not operate properly, con-

tact 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 audio playback

It is possible to play back DVD audio.

DVD video playback

It is possible to play back DVD video, DVD-R (video mode) and DVD-RW (video mode).

Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility

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

works 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.

NTSC/PAL compatibility

This unit is NTSC/PAL system compatible. When connecting other components to this unit, be sure components are compatible with the same video system or else images will not be correctly reproduced.

Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility

You can enjoy the atmosphere and excitement provided by DVD movie and music software featuring 5.1 channel recordings. ! Manufactured under license from Dolby La-

boratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

! DTS and DTS Digital Surround are regis-

tered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Before You Start

CD playback

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

MP3 file playback

It is possible to 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-

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 net-

Multi-aspect

Switching between wide screen, letter box 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.

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Multi-angle

You can switch between multiple viewing angles of a scene recorded on a DVD as desired.

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.

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 portable phone, keep the an-

tenna of the portable phone away from the display to prevent disruption of the video by the appearance of spots, colored stripes, etc.

For viewing LCD comfortably

Due to its construction, the view angle of the LCD screen is limited. The viewing angle (vertical and horizontal) can be increased, however, by using BRIGHT to adjust the black density of the video. When using for the first time, adjust the black density in accordance with the viewing angle (vertical and horizontal) to adjust for clear viewing. DIMMER can also be used to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen itself to suit your personal preference.

Condition memory

This function memorizes audio language, subtitle language, angle number and aspect ratio made during disc playback for up to 30 discs. Without any special operations, the final setting details during playback of a disc are memorized. The next time a disc is played, the previous settings are automatically applied. ! With some discs, audio language and sub-

title language are automatically specified, in which case condition memory does not function.

! When the number of discs exceeds 30, set-

tings for the latest disc replace those for the least recent disc.

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

16 : 9 LB

ALL

Indicates the number of audio systems.

Indicates the number of subtitle lan-

guages.

Indicates the number of viewing angles.

Indicates the picture size (aspect ratio: screen width-to-height ratio) type.

Indicates the number of the region

where playback is possible.

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When an operation is prohibited

When you are watching a DVD and attempt to perform an operation, it may not be performed by the programming on the disc. When this happens, this unit indicates the icon screen. ! The icon

cs.

may not appear in certain dis-

on the

Resetting the microprocessor

Pressing RESET lets you reset the microprocessor to its initial settings without changing the condition memory. 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

Note

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

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.

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 materi-

als.

! In the event of battery leakage, wipe the re-

mote control completely clean and install a new battery.

! When disposing of used batteries, please

comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institutions rules that apply in your country/area.

Using the remote control

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

Before You Start

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Before You Start

! 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.

Feature demo

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 power to this unit is turned off while the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON. Pressing and holding ATT during feature demo operation cancels the feature demo mode. Press and hold ATT again to start the feature demo mode. Remember that if the feature demo continues operating when the car engine is turned off, it may drain battery power.

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Whats What

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Whats What

Head unit

1 DISPLAY button

Press to select different displays.

2 PGM button

Press to operate the preprogrammed functions for each source. (Refer to Using the PGM button on page 87.)

3 Ambient light sensor

Senses ambient light. This system automatically adjusts the brightness of the display to compensate for ambient light.

4 FLIP DOWN/CLOCK button

Press to turn the LCD panel horizontal temporarily when the LCD panel is upright. Press to display the clock for eight seconds when the LCD panel is closed.

5 OPEN/CLOSE button

Press to open or close the LCD panel.

6 ENTERTAINMENT button

Press to switch between the background displays.

7 WIDE button

Press to select a desired mode for enlarging a 4:3 picture to a 16:9 one.

8 MENU button

Press and hold to display the picture adjustment menu.

9 RESET button

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

a DETACH button

Press to remove the front panel from the head unit.

b EJECT button

Press to eject a disc from this unit.

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c Joystick

Move to do manual seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and track search controls. Also used for controlling functions.

d EQ button

Press to select various equalizer curves.

e BAND/ESC button

Press to select among three FM and one AM bands and cancel the control mode of functions.

f ANGLE (+/) button

Press to change the LCD panel angle.

g ATT button

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

h BACK button

Press to return to the previous display.

i REAR ON button

Press to switch between the video sources (such as DVD or AV) on rear display.

j Disc loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

k SOURCE button

This unit is turned on by selecting a source. Press to cycle through all of the available sources.

l VOLUME

Rotate to increase or decrease the volume.

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Remote control

1 Remote control selection switch

Switch to change the setting of the remote control. For details, refer to Setting remote control code type on page 79.

2 VOLUME button

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

3 REAR.S button

Press to switch between the video sources (such as DVD or AV) on rear display.

4 SOURCE button

This unit is turned on by selecting a source. Press to cycle through all of the available sources.

5 Joystick

Move to do manual seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and track search controls. Also used for controlling functions.

6 Remote control operation mode switch

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

! AVH  For common operation of this

unit

! DVD  Only for DVD player operation ! TV  Only for TV tuner operation

For details, refer to Switching the remote control operation mode switch on the next

page.

7 BACK button

Press to return to the previous display.

8 BAND/ESC button

Press to select among three FM and one AM bands and cancel the control mode of functions.

9 ENTERTAINMENT button

Press to switch between the background displays.

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a FORWARD (n) button

Press to perform fast forward playback.

b STOP (g) button

Press to stop playback.

c NEXT (p) button

Press to go to the next track (chapter).

d CLEAR button

Press to cancel the input number while 010 are used.

e 010 buttons

Press to directly select the desired track, preset tuning and disc. 16 buttons can operate the preset tuning for the tuner or disc number search for the multi-CD player.

f PREVIOUS (o) button

Press to return to the previous track (chapter).

g REVERSE (m) button

Press to perform fast reverse playback.

h PLAY/PAUSE (f) button

Press to switch sequentially between playback and pause play.

i ANGLE button

Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback.

j STEP (r/q) button

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

k SUBTITLE (SUB.T) button

Press to change the subtitle language during DVD playback.

l DISPLAY button

Press to select different displays.

m AUDIO button

Press to change the audio language during DVD playback.

n RETURN button

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

o MENU button

Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback.

p TOP MENU (TOP.M) button

Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.

Switching 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, normally switch the mode to AVH. ! The joystick on the remote control can per-

form the same operations as it on the head unit. Furthermore, the joystick can perform the same operations as the touch panel keys a, b, c and d.

! 16 can perform the same operations as

the preset tuning keys P1P6and the disc selection keys 0106.  If you want to select a disc located at 7

to 12 by using 16, press and hold the

corresponding numbers such as 1 for

disc 7, until the disc number appears in

the display.

Whats What

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DVD mode operation

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

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

! When browsing still pictures by using the

joystick. (Refer to Browsing still pictures on page 30.)

! When operating the DVD menu by using

the joystick. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 35.)

! When operating the PBC menu by using

010. (Refer to Watching a Video CD on page 40.)

! When specifying group, title or track by

using 010. (Refer to Specifying group on page 31, Specifying title on page 38 and Spe- cifying track on page 44.)

Note

When switching the mode to DVD, you cannot use these buttons; BACK, ENTERTAINMENT and

DISPLAY.

TV mode operation

If you use the rear output on TV tuner, you can watch the TV picture on the rear display independently. To operate the TV on the rear display independently, switch the mode to TV.In this case, the joystick operation is changed for TV. ! For details concerning operation, refer to

the TV tuners operation manuals.

! When selecting the country group by click-

ing joystick and then moving it left or right. (This function can be operated only when connecting a TV tuner (e.g. GEX-P6450TVP) featuring the country setting.)

Note

When switching the mode to TV, you cannot use except the joystick, SOURCE and VOLUME.

Whats What

% When you want to operate the following functions only on the rear display, switch the mode to TV:

! When performing manual or seek tuning by

moving the joystick left or right.

! When recalling preset stations by moving

the joystick up or down.

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Basic Operations

Turning the unit on and selecting a source

1 Source icon

Shows what the source has been selected.

You can select a source you want to listen to. If DVD AUTO PLAY is turned on, load a disc in this unit to switch to DVD (refer to Switching the automatic disc playback on page 82).

% When using the touch panel keys, touch the source icon and then touch the desired source name.

The source names are displayed and selectable ones are highlighted.

! DVD  Built-in DVD player ! S-DVD  DVD player/multi-DVD player ! M-CD  Multi-CD player ! TUNER  Tuner ! TV  Television ! AV  Video input ! EXT1  External unit 1 ! EXT2  External unit 2 ! AUX  AUX ! OFF  Turn the unit off

# When the source icon is not displayed, you

can display it by touching the screen. # Even if you touch the source icon while operating the menu, you cannot select a source.

# To return to the playback display, touch ESC.

% When using the button, press SOURCE

to select a source.

Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between the following sources: TUNER (tuner)TV (television)AV (video input)DVD (built-in DVD player)S-DVD (DVD player/multi-DVD player)M-CD (multiCD player)EXT1 (external unit 1)EXT2 (external unit 2)AUX (AUX)

Notes

! In the following cases, the sound source will

not change:  When a unit corresponding to each source

is not connected to this unit.

 When no disc is set in this unit.  When no disc is set in the DVD player.  When no magazine is set in the multi-CD

player.

 When no magazine is set in the multi-DVD

player.

 When the AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off

(refer to page 82).

 When the AV (video input) is not set to

VIDEO (refer to page 84).

! 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 cars auto-antenna relay control terminal, the cars antenna extends when this units source is turned on. To retract the antenna, turn the source off.

Basic Operations

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Loading a disc

% Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.

Playback will automatically start.

# If DVD AUTO PLAY is turned off, touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select DVD (refer to the previous page). # When a disc is loaded in this unit, touch the source icon and then touch DVD to select DVD. # To eject a disc, press EJECT.

Notes

! The DVD player plays one, standard, 12-cm or

8-cm (single) disc at a time. Do not use an adapter when playing 8-cm discs.

! 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 6.

! 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 EJECT to eject the disc, and check the disc for damage before inserting the disc again.

! If the DVD player does not operate properly,

an error message such as ERROR-02 may be displayed. Refer to Error messages on page

90.

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 button, press SOURCE and hold until the unit turns off.

Using the rear display

You can watch the video sources (such as DVD or AV) on rear display independently of front display. ! If you watch a DVD/Video CD on the rear

display only, switch the operation mode on the remote control to DVD. And you can operate the DVD/Video CD playback on the rear display independently by the remote control. (Refer to page 14.)

CAUTION

When you have turned the rear display output on by pressing REAR ON, you cannot turn it off even if you press SOURCE and hold. In this case, press REAR ON and hold to turn the rear display output off.

Basic Operations

Adjusting the volume

% Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.

With the head unit, rotate VOLUME to increase or decrease the volume. With the remote control, press VOLUME to increase or decrease the volume.

% Press REAR ON to select the video source on the rear display.

Press REAR ON repeatedly to switch between the following video sources: F. SOURCE (same source as the front display) DVD (built-in DVD player)AV (video input) Rear display output is turned on and the illumination color of REAR ON changes into the different color than the other buttons.

# You can also perform this operation by pressing REAR.S on the remote control. # To turn the rear display output off, press REAR ON and hold.

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# When selecting F. SOURCE, when the selected source is an audio source, nothing is displayed on rear display. # When you watch DVD (built-in DVD player) on both the front and the rear display, audio is not output from REAR MONITOR OUT.

# When selecting FRONT SOURCE in REAR MODE, audio is not output from REAR MONITOR OUT. (Refer to Setting the video of rear

display on page 86.)

# When selecting FRONT SOURCE in REAR MODE, you can select F. SOURCE only.

(Refer to Setting the video of rear display on page

86.)

Note

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

! When no disc is set in this unit. ! When the AV (video input) is not set to VIDEO

(refer to page 84).

Touch panel key basic operation

Activating the touch panel keys

1 Touch panel keys

Touch to do various operations.

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

The touch panel keys appear on the display.

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

2 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.

# You can also hide the touch panel keys by pressing BAND/ESC.

Note

If you do not use the touch panel keys for 30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically.

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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.

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

# When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the screen.

Note

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

Operating the menu by using the joystick

You can also perform most of the menu items by using the joystick. ! Switch the remote control operation mode

to AVH to operate the menu by using the joystick on the remote control. (Refer to page 14.)

1 Click the joystick during display of each source to display MENU. MENU appears on the display.

2 Move the joystick up or down and then click it to display the function names you want to operate.

# To go to the next group of function names, move the joystick to NEXT and click it. # To return to the previous group of function names, move the joystick to PREV and click it.

3 Press BAND/ESC to return to the display of each source.

# You can return to the previous display by pressing BACK.

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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.

Opening and closing the LCD panel

The LCD panel will be opened or closed automatically with the turning of the ignition switch on or off. You can turn off the automatic close/open function. (Refer to page 85.) ! The automatic close/open function will op-

erate the display as follows.

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 When the ignition switch is turned OFF

while the LCD panel is opened, the LCD panel will close after six seconds.

 When the ignition switch is turned ON

again (or turned to ACC), the LCD panel will be opened automatically.

 Removing or attaching the front panel

will automatically close or open the LCD panel. (Refer to page 22.)

! When the ignition switch is turned OFF

after the LCD panel has been closed, turning the ignition switch ON again (or turning it to ACC) will not open the LCD panel. In this case, press OPEN/CLOSE to open the LCD panel.

! When closing the LCD panel, check to

make sure that it has closed completely. If the LCD panel has stopped halfway, leaving it like this could result in damage.

% Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the LCD panel.

# To close the LCD panel, press OPEN/CLOSE again.

Adjusting the LCD panel angle

Important

! If you can hear the LCD panel knocking

against your vehicles console or dashboard, press ANGLE () to move the LCD panel a little forward.

! When adjusting the LCD panel angle, be sure

to press ANGLE (+/). Forcibly adjusting the LCD panel by hand may damage it.

% Press ANGLE (+/) to adjust the LCD panel to an easily viewable angle.

The LCD panel angle continues changing as long as you press ANGLE (+/) and hold.

# The adjusted the LCD panel angle will be memorized and automatically returned to the next time the LCD panel is opened.

Turning the LCD panel horizontal

When the LCD panel is upright and it hinders the operation of the air conditioner, the position of the panel can be turned horizontal temporarily.

% Press FLIP DOWN/CLOCK to turn the LCD panel horizontal.

# To return to original position, press

FLIP DOWN/CLOCK again.

# The LCD panel returns to the original position automatically with beep sounds 10 seconds after operation.

Changing the wide screen mode

You can select a desired mode for enlarging a 4:3 picture to a 16:9 one.

% Press WIDE to select the desired setting.

Press WIDE repeatedly to switch between the following settings:

FULL (full)JUST (just)CINEMA (cinema) ZOOM (zoom)NORMAL (normal)

FULL (full)

A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal direction only, enabling you to enjoy a 4:3 TV picture (normal picture) without any omissions.

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JUST (just)

The picture is enlarged slightly at the center and the amount of enlargement increases horizontally to the ends, enabling you to enjoy a 4:3 picture without sensing any disparity even on a wide screen.

CINEMA (cinema)

A picture is enlarged by the same proportion as FULL or ZOOM in the horizontal direction and by an intermediate proportion between FULL and ZOOM in the vertical direction; ideal for a cinema-sized picture (wide screen picture) where captions lie outside.

ZOOM (zoom)

A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the same proportion both vertically and horizontally; ideal for a cinema-sized picture (wide screen picture).

NORMAL (normal)

A 4:3 picture is displayed as it is, giving you no sense of disparity since its proportions are the same as that of the normal picture.

Notes

! Different settings can be memorized for each

video source.

! When video is viewed in a wide screen mode

that does not match its original aspect ratio, it may appear differently.

! Remember that using the wide mode feature

of this system for commercial or public viewing purposes may constitute an infringement on the authors rights protected by the Copyright Law.

! Video will appear grainy when viewed in

CINEMA or ZOOM mode.

! The backup camera picture is always FULL.

Adjusting the picture adjustment

You can adjust BRIGHT (brightness), CONTRAST (contrast), COLOR (color) and HUE (hue) for each source and back-up cam-

era.

! The adjustments of BRIGHT and

CONTRAST are stored separately for light

ambient (daytime) and dark ambient (nighttime). A sun the left of BRIGHT and CONTRAST, respectively, as the ambient light sensor determines brightness or darkness.

! You cannot adjust HUE for PAL video. ! You cannot adjust COLOR and HUE for the

audio source.

1 Press MENU on the head unit and hold to display PICTURE ADJUST.

Press MENU until PICTURE ADJUST appears in the display.

# You cannot use MENU on the remote control.

2 Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the function to be adjusted.

The adjustment function names are displayed and adjustable ones are highlighted.

! BRIGHT  Adjust the black intensity ! CONTRAST  Adjust the contrast ! COLOR  Adjust the color saturation ! HUE  Adjust the tone of color (red is em-

phasized or green is emphasized)

! DIMMER  Adjust the brightness of display ! B.Camera  Switch to the picture adjust-

ment display for the back-up camera

! SOURCE  Return to the picture adjustment

display for each source

# You can adjust the picture adjustment for back-up camera only when BACK UP CAMERA is turned on. (Refer to Setting for back-up camera on page 84.)

# SOURCE will appear in the display instead of B.Camera when you touch B.Camera.

or moon is displayed to

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# With some back-up camera, the picture adjustment may not be able to use.

3 Touch c or d to adjust the selected item.

Each time you touch c or d increases or decreases the level of selected item. +24  24 is displayed as the level is increased or decreased.

4 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.

Adjusting the dimmer

The adjustment of DIMMER is stored separately for each ambient light; daytime, evening and nighttime. The brightness of LCD screen will be adjusted optimum level automatically in accordance with the ambient light based on the setting values.

1 Press MENU on the head unit and hold to display PICTURE ADJUST.

Press MENU until PICTURE ADJUST appears in the display.

2 Touch DIMMER.

The ambient light level used as the standard for adjusting DIMMER appears above the level bar.

! Orange sun  Adjust the brightness for

bright ambient light (daytime)

! Red sun

termediate brightness (evening)

! Yellow moon

dark ambient light (nighttime)

 Adjust the brightness for in-

 Adjust the brightness for

Note

The icons indicating the current ambient brightness used for adjusting BRIGHT and CONTRAST may differ from DIMMER slightly.

Protecting your unit from theft

The front panel can be detached from the head unit to discourage theft. ! If the front panel is not detached from the

head unit within five seconds of turning off the ignition, a warning tone will sound.

! You can turn off the warning tone. See

Switching the warning tone on page 82.

Important

! Never use force or grip the display and the

buttons tightly when removing or attaching.

! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive

shocks.

! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and

high temperatures.

! Attach the front panel while driving, or else

may result in scratching or damage.

3 Touch c or d to adjust the brightness.

Each time you touch c or d moves red towards the left or the right. The level indicates the brightness of the screen being adjusted. The farther red moves to the right, the brighter the screen.

4 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.

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Removing the front panel

1 Press DETACH to remove the front panel.

Press DETACH and the right side of the front panel is removed from the head unit.

2 Grip the right side of the front panel and pull it gently outward.

Take care not to grip it tightly or to drop it.

Attaching the front panel

% Replace the front panel by holding it upright to this unit and clipping it securely into the mounting hooks.

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Tuner

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.

Important

If you are using this unit in North, Central or South America, reset the AM tuning step (see Setting the AM tuning step on page 81).

1 Source icon

Shows what the source has been selected.

2 Band indicator

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

3 Preset number indicator

Shows what preset has been selected.

4 Frequency indicator

Shows to which frequency the tuner is tuned.

5 Preset list display

Shows the preset list.

7 LOC indicator

Shows when local seek tuning is on.

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

# When the source icon is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen.

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 perform manual tuning, touch c or d shortly.

The frequencies move up or down step by step.

# You can also perform manual tuning by moving the joystick left or right.

5 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 touching either c or d shortly. # If you keep touching c or d you can skip broadcasting stations. Seek tuning starts as soon as you release the keys. # You can also perform seek tuning by holding the joystick left or right.

Note

If you do not use the touch panel keys for 30 seconds, they will be hidden automatically.

6 Stereo (5) indicator

Shows that the frequency selected is being broadcast in stereo.

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Introduction of advanced tuner operation

1 Function display

Shows the function names.

% Touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names.

The function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted.

# When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the screen. # You can also display MENU by clicking the joystick.

# 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 and recalling broadcast frequencies

If you touch any of the preset tuning keys P1P6you can easily store up to six broad- cast frequencies for later recall with the touch of a key.

% When you find a frequency that you want to store in memory keep touching a preset tuning key P 1P 6 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 P1P6the 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P6are not displayed, you can dis- play them by touching DISP.

Notes

! Up to 18 FM stations, 6 for each of the three

FM bands, and 6 AM stations can be stored in memory.

! You can also use a and b to recall radio sta-

tion frequencies assigned to preset tuning keys P1P6.

! You can also perform the same operations

using PRESET CH MEMORY. To display PRESET CH MEMORY, touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION.

Tuning in strong signals

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

1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch LOCAL.

2 Touch a to turn local seek tuning on.

# To turn local seek tuning off, touch b.

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3 Touch c or d to set the sensitivity.

There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and two levels for AM: FM: LEVEL 1LEVEL 2LEVEL 3LEVEL 4 AM: LEVEL 1LEVEL 2 The LEVEL 4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations.

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.

1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch BSM.

2 Touch a to turn BSM on. BSM begins to flash. While BSM is flashing

the six strongest broadcast frequencies will be stored under preset tuning keys P1P6in order of their signal strength. When finished, BSM stops flashing.

# To cancel the storage process, touch b.

Note

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

Playing DVD audio discs

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Listening a DVD audio

These are the basic steps necessary to play a DVD audio with your DVD player. More advanced DVD audio operation is explained starting on page 29.

1 Source icon

Shows what the source has been selected.

2 DVD-A indicator

Shows when a DVD audio is playing.

3 Group number indicator

Shows the group currently playing.

4 Track number indicator

Shows the track currently playing.

5 Play time indicator

Shows the elapsed playing time of the current track.

6 Sampling frequency and number of quantization bits indicator

Shows the sampling frequency and number of quantization bits of the current track.

7 Audio system indicator

Shows what audio system has been selected.

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

# When the source icon is not displayed, you can display it by touching the screen. # If no disc is loaded in this unit, you cannot select DVD (DVD player). Insert a disc in this unit. (Refer to page 17.) # With some discs, a menu may be displayed. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on the next page.)

2 Touch the screen to display the touch panel keys.

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

Touching p skips to the start of the next track. Touching o once skips to the start of the current track. Touching again will skip to the previous track. Track numbers are displayed for eight seconds.

# You can also skip back or forward to another track by moving the joystick left or right.

4 Touch d to display m and n.

Touch d until m and n appear in the display.

5 To perform fast forward or reverse, keep touching m or n.

If you keep touching m or n for five seconds, the icon m or n changes into reversal indication. When this happens, fast reverse/fast forward continues even if you release m or n. To resume playback at a desired point, touch f.

# You can also perform fast reverse/fast forward by holding the joystick left or right. # Fast forward/fast reverse may not be possible at certain locations on some discs. If this happens, normal playback automatically resumes.

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Playing DVD audio discs

Notes

! You can display the repeat range selected cur-

rently by touching DISP.

! If you do not use the touch panel keys for 30

seconds, they will be hidden automatically.

Operating the DVD menu

Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using a menu. ! You can display the menu by touching

MENU or TOP.M 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.

# When the touch panel keys are not displayed, you can display them by touching the screen.

2 Touch a, b, c or d to select the desired menu item.

3 Touch ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected menu item.

# If you switch the remote control operation mode to DVD, the joystick on the remote control can also operate the DVD menu. (Refer to page

14.) # You cannot operate the DVD menu by the joystick on the head unit. # The way to display the menu differs depending on the disc.

to display touch panel keys

 

Skipping back or forward to another group

% To skip back or forward to another group, touch a or b.

Touching a skips to the start of the next group. Touching b skips to the start of the previous group. Group numbers are displayed for eight seconds.

# You can also skip back or forward to another group by moving the joystick up or down. # If you select bonus groups, you will have to enter a four digit password, which you can find on the discs packaging. (Refer to To play back bonus groups on page 79.)

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.

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Introduction of advanced DVD audio operation

1 Function display

Shows the function names.

% Touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION to display the function names.

The function names are displayed and operable ones are highlighted.

# When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis- play it by touching the screen. # You can also display MENU by clicking the joystick. # To go to the next group of function names, touch NEXT. # To return to the previous group of function names, touch PREV.

# To return to the previous display, touch BACK. # To return to the playback display, touch ESC.

1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch REPEAT.

2 Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the repeat range.

! DISC  Play throughout the current disc ! GROUP  Repeat just the current group ! TRACK  Repeat just the current track

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Note

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

Playing tracks in a random order

Random play lets you play back tracks in a random order within the current group.

1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch RANDOM.

2 Touch a to turn random play on.

Tracks will play in a random order within the current group.

# To turn random play off, touch b.

Note

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

Repeating play

There are three repeat play ranges for the DVD playback: DISC (disc repeat), GROUP (group repeat) and TRACK (track repeat).

Scanning tracks

Scan play lets you hear the first 10 seconds of each track in the current group.

1 Touch A.MENU and FUNCTION and then touch SCAN.

2 Touch a to turn scan play on.

The first 10 seconds of each track of the current group is played.

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3 When you find the desired track touch b to turn scan play off.

Note

After scanning is finished, normal playback of the tracks will begin again.

Pausing DVD audio playback

Pause lets you temporarily stop disc playback.

% Touch f during playback.

The icon e is displayed for four seconds and playback is paused.

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

Notes

! You can also turn on or off pause function

using PAUSE. To display PAUSE, touch A.MENU and then touch FUNCTION.

! Depending on the disc and the playback loca-

tion on the disc, the icon indicating that still playback is not possible.

may be displayed

2 Touch PAGE  or PAGE + to switch still pictures.

Touching PAGE + goes to the next still picture. Touching PAGE  returns to the previous still picture.

# You can also go to the next still picture by touching r during playback. # To return to the initial still picture, touch HOME. # If you switch the remote control operation mode to DVD, the joystick on the remote control can also browse still pictures. (Refer to page 14.) # You cannot browse still pictures by the joystick on the head unit.

Note

Depending on the disc and the playback location on the disc, the icon ing that browsing still pictures is not possible.

may be displayed indicat-

Frame-by-frame playback

This lets you move ahead one frame at a time during playback. ! This function can be operated only on the

moving picture parts of DVD audio disc.

Browsing still pictures

You can browse still pictures recorded on the disc while the audio is played back.

! You cannot operate Slideshow. (Refer to Sli-

deshow on page 99.)

1 Touch BROWSE to browse still pictures during playback.

% Touch r during 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 loca-

tion on the disc, the icon indicating that frame-by-frame playback is not possible.

! With some discs, images may be unclear dur-

ing frame-by-frame playback.

may be displayed

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