Pioneer AVX-P7650DVD User Manual

Operation Manual

7 inch Wide AV System Display/DVD Player

AVX-P7650DVD

English

Contents

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-

ual in a safe place for future reference.

Protecting your unit from theft 22

Be sure to read this

! Playable discs 7 ! DVD video disc region numbers 7 ! When an operation is prohibited 10

Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 5 To ensure safe driving 5 To avoid battery exhaustion 6

Before You Start

About this unit 7 About this manual 7 Precautions 7 Features 8 About WMA 9 To protect the LCD screen 9 For viewing LCD comfortably 9 What the marks on DVDs indicate 10 Switching the operation mode 10 Resetting the microprocessor 10 Use and care of the remote control 11

Whats What

Display unit 12 Remote control 14

Basic Operations

Turning the unit on and selecting a

source 17 Loading a disc 17 Turning the unit off 18 Using the rear display 18 Operating the menu 18 Opening and closing the LCD panel 19 Changing the wide screen mode 20 Adjusting the picture adjustment 20

Playing DVD video discs

Watching a DVD video 23 Operating the DVD menu 23 Skipping back or forward to another title 24 Stopping playback 24 Introduction of advanced DVD video

operation 25 Repeating play 25 Pausing DVD video playback 25 Frame-by-frame playback 26 Slow motion playback 26 Searching for a desired scene, starting

playback from a specified time 26 Changing audio language during playback

(Multi-audio) 27 Changing the subtitle language during

playback (Multi-subtitle) 27 Changing the viewing angle during playback

(Multi-angle) 28 Resume playback (Bookmark) 28 Selecting audio output 28

Playing Video CDs

Watching a Video CD 30 PBC playback 31 Operating the menu 31 Stopping playback 31 Introduction of advanced Video CD

operation 31 Repeating play 32 Pausing Video CD playback 32 Frame-by-frame playback 32 Slow motion playback 32 Searching for a desired scene, starting

playback from a specified time 33 Selecting audio output 33

Contents

Playing CDs

Listening to a CD 34 Stopping playback 34 Introduction of advanced CD operation 35 Repeating play 35 Playing tracks in a random order 35 Scanning tracks of a CD 36 Pausing CD playback 36 Searching for a desired track 36 Entering disc titles 36 Using CD TEXT functions 37

Playing MP3/WMA

Listening to MP3/WMA 38 Stopping playback 39 Introduction of advanced built-in DVD player

(MP3/WMA) operation 40 Repeating play 40 Playing tracks in a random order 40 Scanning folders and tracks 41 Pausing MP3/WMA playback 41 Searching for a desired track in the current

folder 41 Displaying text information on MP3/WMA

disc 42 Scrolling text information in the display 42 Selecting tracks from the file name list 42

Multi-CD Player

Listening to a CD 43 50-disc multi-CD player 43 Introduction of advanced multi-CD player

operation 44 Repeating play 44 Playing tracks in a random order 44 Scanning CDs and tracks 45 Pausing CD playback 45 Using ITS playlists 45 Using disc title functions 46

Using CD TEXT functions 47 Using compression and bass emphasis 48

TV tuner

Watching the television 49 Introduction of advanced TV tuner

operation 50 Storing and recalling broadcast stations 50 Storing the strongest broadcast stations

sequentially 50 Selecting the country group 51

Setting up the DVD player

Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 52 Setting the subtitle language 52 Setting the audio language 53 Setting the menu language 53 Setting assist subtitles on or off 53 Setting angle icon display 54 Setting the aspect ratio 54 Setting the parental lock 54 Setting for digital output 55 Setting digital and analog audio output 56 Automatic playback of DVDs 56 Setting remote control code type 57

Initial Settings

Adjusting initial settings 58 Switching the warning tone 58 Switching the auxiliary setting 58 Switching the automatic disc playback 58 Selecting remote control code type 59

Other Functions

Introduction of setup adjustments 60 Setting the video input 1 60 Setting the video input 2 60 Setting the automatic open function 61 Setting the clock 61

Contents

Using the AUX source 62 Switching the background display 63 Using the PGM button 63 Introduction of DVD operation 64

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 65 Error messages 67 DVD player and care 68 DVD discs 68 CD-R/CD-RW discs 68 MP3 and WMA files 69 About folders and MP3/WMA files 70 Using the display correctly 71 Language code chart for DVD 73 Terms 74 Specifications 77

Index 78

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 as a reference for

operating procedures and safety information.

3 Pay close attention to all warnings in this

manual and follow the instructions carefully.

4 Do not allow other persons to use this sys-

tem until they have read and understood the operating instructions.

5 Do not install the display where it may (i)

obstruct the drivers vision, (ii) impair the performance of any of the vehicles operat- ing systems or safety features, including air bags, hazard lamp buttons 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 and can cause damage to the system that is not covered by warranty.

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.

9 Never use headphones while driving.

To ensure safe driving

WARNING

! LIGHT GREEN LEAD AT POWER CON-

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

! To avoid the risk of 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.

This unit detects whether your vehicles parking brake is engaged or not, and prevents you from watching a DVD or TV on the front 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 front display. To watch a DVD or TV on the front display, park your vehicle in a safe place and apply the parking brake.

When using a display connected to REAR VIDEO OUTPUT

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

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Precautions

WARNING

NEVER install the rear 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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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 video

Video CD

Note

It is not possible to play back DVD audio disc. This player can only play back discs bearing the marks shown above.

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 noted on this page and in other sections.

Before You Start

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.

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Before You Start

! 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 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

DVD video playback

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

bution 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.

WMA file playback

You can play back WMA files recorded on CDROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard recordings).

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 otherwise images will not be correctly reproduced.

Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility

When using this unit with a Pioneer multichannel processor, you can enjoy the atmosphere and excitement provided by DVD movie and music software featuring 5.1 channel recordings. ! Manufactured under license from Dolby La-

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

CD playback

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

MP3 file playback

You can play back MP3 files recorded on CDROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard recordings). ! Supply of this product only conveys a li-

cense for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue-generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/or other networks or in other electronic content distri-

! DTS is a registered trademark of Digital

Theater Systems, Inc.

Multi-aspect

Switching between wide screen, letterbox and panscan display is possible.

Multi-audio

You can switch between multiple audio systems recorded on a DVD as desired.

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Multi-subtitle

You can switch between multiple subtitle languages recorded on a DVD as desired.

Multi-angle

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

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. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks

of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Notes

! With some applications used to encode WMA

files, this unit may not operate correctly.

! With some applications 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 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.

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Before You Start

What the marks on DVDs indicate

The marks below may be found on DVD disc labels and packages. They indicate the type of images and audio recorded on the disc, and the functions you can use.

Mark Meaning

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When an operation is prohibited

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

discs.

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.

may not appear with certain

appears on

! ADD-ON mode (M)  Using with a car

stereo featuring RCA audio inputs or FM reception capability

% Use a thin standard tip screwdriver to switch the operation mode switch on the back of this unit.

! After switching, reset the micro-

processor.

Resetting the microprocessor

Pressing RESET lets you reset the microprocessor to its initial settings. The microprocessor must be reset under the following conditions: ! Prior to using this unit for the first time

after installation

! If the unit fails to operate properly ! When strange or incorrect messages ap-

pear on the display

1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.

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

Switching the operation mode

This unit features two operation modes: the IPBUS mode (S) and the ADD-ON mode (M). Switch the mode according to the combined components. ! IP-BUS mode (S)  Using with a Pioneer

head unit featuring an IP-BUS input or multi-channel processor control unit

RESET button

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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.

! 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 institutions rules that apply in your country/area.

Using the remote control

Point the remote control in the direction of the front panel to operate. ! The remote control may not function prop-

erly in direct sunlight.

Important

! Do not store the remote control in high tem-

peratures or direct sunlight.

! Do not let the remote control fall onto the

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

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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.

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Whats What

Display unit

1 DISPLAY button

Press to select different displays.

2 BACK LIGHT button

Press and hold to turn the backlight off. Press again to turn the backlight on.

3 Ambient light sensor

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

4 FLIP DOWN button

Press to turn the LCD panel horizontal temporarily from upright position.

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 V.ADJ button

Press and hold to display the picture adjustment menu.

9 Disc loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

a Signal receptor

Receives signals from a remote control.

b EJECT button

Press to eject a disc from this unit.

c ANGLE (+/) button

Press to change the LCD panel angle.

Whats What

d RELEASE button

Move downward to remove the front panel from this unit.

e NEXT (p) button

Press to go to the next track (chapter).

f PREVIOUS (o) button

Press to return to the previous track (chapter).

g PLAY/PAUSE (f) button

Press to switch sequentially between playback and pause.

h AV SOURCE button

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

i Rear indicator

Lights when the DVD player is operated from rear seats.

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j RESET button

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

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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 57 and Selecting remote control code type on page 59.

2 VOLUME buttons

Press to increase or decrease the volume on the Pioneer head unit.

3 REAR.S button

Press to watch a DVD/Video CD on a rear display if DVD (built-in DVD player) is not selected as the source.

4 AV SOURCE button

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

5 Joystick

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

6 Remote control operation mode switch

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

! AVX  For common operation of this unit ! DVD  Only for DVD player operation ! TV  Only for TV tuner operation

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

7 BOOKMARK (BOOK.M) button

AVX mode

Press to operate the preprogrammed functions for each source. (Refer to Using the PGM button on page 63.) DVD mode Press to turn the bookmark function on or off. For details, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 28.

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8 BACK button

Press to return to the previous display.

9 BAND/ESC button

Press to cancel the control mode of functions.

a ENTERTAINMENT button

Press to switch between the background displays.

b FORWARD (n) button

Press to perform fast forward.

c STOP (g) button

Press to stop playback.

d NEXT (p) button

Press to go to the next track (chapter).

e CLEAR button

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

f 010 buttons

Press to directly select the desired track or disc. Buttons 16 can operate disc number search for the multi-CD player.

k 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.

l SUBTITLE (SUB.T) button

Press to change the subtitle language during DVD playback.

m DISPLAY button

Press to select different displays.

n AUDIO button

Press to change the audio language during DVD playback.

o RETURN button

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

p MENU button

Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback.

q TOP MENU (TOP.M) button

Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.

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g PREVIOUS (o) button

Press to return to the previous track (chapter).

h REVERSE (m) button

Press to perform fast reverse.

i PLAY/PAUSE (f) button

Press to switch sequentially between playback and pause.

j ANGLE button

Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback.

Using the remote control operation mode switch

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

AVX mode operation

When operating this unit by remote control, the mode is normally switched to AVX. ! Only when using this unit with ADD-ON

mode (M), buttons 16 can operate disc number search for the multi-CD player.

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 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 010 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 23.)

! When operating the PBC menu by using

010. (Refer to Watching a Video CD on page 30.)

! When specifying title by using 010. (Refer

to Specifying title on page 27.)

Note

With the mode switched to DVD, you cannot use these buttons; BACK, ENTERTAINMENT and DISPLAY.

! When recalling preset stations by moving

the joystick up or down.

! 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

With the mode switched to TV, you cannot use any buttons but AV SOURCE and VOLUME. The joystick is also available in TV mode operation.

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 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.

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Turning the unit on and selecting a source

1 Source icon

Shows which source has been selected.

You can select a source you want to listen to. If DVD D. AUTO is turned on, load a disc in the unit to switch to DVD (refer to Switching the automatic disc playback on page 58).

IP-BUS mode (S)

1 Select this DVD player as a source on your head unit.

Refer to the head unit operation manual.

2 Press AV SOURCE to select a video source.

Press AV SOURCE repeatedly to switch between the following sources: DVD (built-in DVD player)AV-1 (video input

1)AV-2 (video input 2)

Note

In the following cases, the sound source will not change: ! When there is no unit corresponding to the se-

lected source connected to this unit.

! When there is no disc in the unit.

! When AV INPUT1 (video input 1) and/or

AV INPUT2 (video input 2) are not set to VIDEO (refer to page 60).

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ADD-ON mode (M)

% Press AV SOURCE to select a source.

Press AV SOURCE repeatedly to switch between the following sources: TV (television)AV-1 (video input 1)AV-2 (video input 2)DVD (built-in DVD player) M-CD (multi-CD player)EXT-1 (external unit 1)EXT-2 (external unit 2)AUX (AUX)

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 multi-

CD player.

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

(refer to page 58).

 When AV INPUT1 (video input 1) and/or

AV INPUT2 (video input 2) are not set to

VIDEO (refer to page 60).

! 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.

Loading a disc

% Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.

Playback will automatically start.

# When a disc is loaded in this unit, press AV SOURCE to select DVD.

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# If DVD D. AUTO is turned off, press AV SOURCE to select DVD (refer to the previous

page).

# If DVD A. PLAY is on, SOME DISCS MAY NOT FULLY OPERATE ON THIS SYSTEM is dis-

played. (Refer to Automatic playback of DVDs on page 56.) # 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 7.

! 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 it 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 67.

! If bookmark function is on, DVD playback re-

sumes from the selected point. For more details, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 28.

Turning the unit off

IP-BUS mode (S)

% Turn this unit off from your head unit.

Refer to the head unit operation manual.

# If you press AV SOURCE and hold to turn this unit off, Power off (POWER OFF) appears on the head units display.

ADD-ON mode (M)

% Press AV SOURCE and hold until the unit turns off.

Using the rear display

You can watch a DVD/Video CD on the rear display regardless of whether DVD (built-in DVD player) is selected as the source or not. ! To watch a DVD/Video CD on the rear dis-

play 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 15.)

CAUTION

When you have turned the DVD/Video CD playback on by pressing REAR.S on the remote control, you cannot turn it off even if you press AV SOURCE (SOURCE) and hold. In this case, press REAR.S to turn the DVD/Video CD playback off.

% Press REAR.S to watch a DVD/Video CD on the rear display when DVD (built-in DVD player) is not selected as the source.

DVD/Video CD playback is turned on and the rear indicator lights.

# To turn the DVD/Video CD playback off, press REAR.S again.

Operating the menu

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

to AVX to operate the menu by using the joystick on the remote control. (Refer to page 15.)

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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.

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 61.) ! Do not close the LCD panel with hands by

force. That cause malfunction.

! The automatic close/open function will op-

erate the display as follows.  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.

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% 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 panel can be turned horizontal temporarily.

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% Press FLIP DOWN to turn the LCD panel horizontal.

# To return to original position, press

FLIP DOWN again.

# The LCD panel returns to the original position automatically with beeping sound 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, giving you a 4:3 TV picture (normal picture) without any omissions.

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 different.

! 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 rear view camera picture is always

FULL.

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)

The 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.

Adjusting the picture adjustment

You can adjust BRIGHT (brightness), CONTRAST (contrast), COLOR (color) and HUE (hue) for each source and rear view 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.

or moon is displayed to

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! You cannot adjust COLOR or HUE for the

audio source.

! This unit detects whether your vehicles

parking brake is engaged or not, and prevents you from adjusting the picture adjustment while driving. When you attempt to adjust the picture adjustment, the warning

YOU CANNOT USE THIS FUNCTION WHILE DRIVING will appear on the display

and indicate that the picture adjustment cannot be used.

1 Press V.ADJ and hold to display PICTURE ADJUST.

Press V.ADJ until PICTURE ADJUST appears in the display.

2 Use the joystick to select the function to be adjusted.

Move up or down to change the function; click to select. 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 ! BACK-CAMERA  Switch to the picture ad-

justment display for the rear view camera

! SOURCE  Return to the picture adjustment

display for each source

# You can adjust the picture adjustment for rear view camera only when B. CAMERA is turned on. (Refer to Setting for rear view camera on page 61.)

# SOURCE will appear in the display instead of BACK-CAMERA when you select BACK-CAMERA.

# With some rear view cameras, picture adjustment may not be possible.

3 Move the joystick left or right to adjust the selected item.

Each time you move the joystick left or right it increases or decreases the level of selected item. +24  24 is displayed as the level is increased or decreased.

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

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 to optimum level automatically in accordance with the ambient light based on the setting values.

1 Press V.ADJ and hold to display PICTURE ADJUST.

Press V.ADJ until PICTURE ADJUST appears in the display.

2 Move the joystick up or down to select DIMMER.

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

! Yellow sun  Adjust the brightness for

bright ambient light (daytime)

! Red sun

termediate brightness (evening)

! Blue moon

dark ambient light (nighttime)

3 Move the joystick left or right to adjust the brightness.

Each time you move the joystick left or right it moves yellow towards the left or the right. The level indicates the brightness of the screen being adjusted. The farther yellow moves to the right, the brighter the screen.

 Adjust the brightness for in-

 Adjust the brightness for

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

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 this unit to discourage theft. ! If the front panel is not detached from this

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

! Only when using this unit with ADD-ON

mode (M), you can operate this function.

! You can turn off the warning tone. See

Switching the warning tone on page 58.

Attaching the front panel

% Replace the front panel by clipping it into place.

Align the groove on the bottom of the front panel with the guide on the display unit.

! Press RELEASE until the front panel clicks

into place.

Important

! Never use force or grip the display and the

buttons too tightly when removing or attaching.

! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive

shocks.

! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and

high temperatures.

! If removed, replace the front panel on the unit

before starting up your vehicle.

Removing the front panel

% Move downward RELEASE and remove the front panel toward you.

Take care not to grip it too tightly or to drop the front panel and protect it from contact with water or other fluids to prevent permanent damage.

Playing DVD video discs

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Watching a DVD video

These are the basic steps necessary to play a DVD video with your DVD player. More advanced DVD video operation is explained starting on page 25.

1 Source icon

Shows which source has been selected.

2 DVD-V indicator

Shows when a DVD video is playing.

3 Title number indicator

Shows the title currently playing.

4 Chapter number indicator

Shows the chapter currently playing.

5 Play time indicator

Shows the elapsed playing time of the current chapter.

6 Viewing angle indicator

Shows which viewing angle has been selected.

8 Audio language indicator

Shows which audio language has been selected.

1 Press AV SOURCE to select the DVD player.

Press AV SOURCE until DVD player is selected as the source.

# If no disc is loaded in the unit, you cannot select the DVD player. Insert a disc in the unit. (Refer to page 17.) # With some discs, a menu may be displayed. (Refer to Operating the DVD menu on this page.)

2 To perform fast forward or reverse, press and hold m or n.

If you continue pressing 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, press 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.

3 To skip back or forward to another chapter, press o or p.

Pressing p skips to the start of the next chapter. Pressing o once skips to the start of the current chapter. Pressing again will skip to the previous chapter. Chapter numbers are displayed for eight seconds.

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

Playing DVD video discs

7 Subtitle language indicator

Shows which subtitle language has been selected.

Operating the DVD menu

Some DVDs allow you to select from the disc contents using a menu.

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Playing DVD video discs

! You can display the menu by pressing the

MENU or TOP MENU (TOP.M) while a disc is playing. Pressing either of these buttons again lets you start playback from the location selected from the menu. For details, refer to the instructions provided with the disc.

! 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 15.)

1 Use the joystick to select the desired menu option.

When the DVD offers a menu, a menu is displayed.

2 Click the joystick.

Playback starts from the selected menu item.

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

Skipping back or forward to another title

% To skip back or forward to another title, move the joystick up or down.

Moving the joystick up skips to the start of the next title. Moving it down skips to the start of the previous title. Title numbers are displayed for eight seconds.

Stopping playback

% Press g.

# When you stop DVD playback by pressing 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, press f.

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