Pioneer DVH-P3150UB Operation Manual
Operation Manual
DVD RECEIVER
DVH-3150UB
English
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Contents
Thank you for purchasing this PIONEER product.
Please read through this manual before using the product for the first time, to ensure proper use. After reading, please keep the manual in a safe and accessible place
for future refer ence.
Be sure to read this
! DVD video disc region numbers 4
! When an operation is prohibited 5
! Handling guideline of discs and player 44
Before You Start
To ensure safe driving 4
About this unit 4
– DVD video disc region numbers 4
About this manual 4
Visit our website 4
Features 4
– About DivX 5
When an operation is prohibited 5
Protecting your unit from theft 5
– Removing the front panel 5
– Attaching the front panel 6
Use and care of the remote control 6
– Installing the battery 6
– Using the remote control 6
Operating this unit
What’s what 7
– Head unit 7
– Remote control 9
– Display indication 11
Basic Operations 12
– Power ON/OFF 12
– Selecting a source 12
– Adjusting the volume 12
Tuner 13
– Basic Operations 13
– Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 13
– Introduction to advanced
operations 13
– Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 13
– Tuning in strong signals 14
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Built-in DVD player 14
– Basic Operations 14
– Basic playback controls 15
– Switching the media file type 15
– Operating the DVD menu 16
– PBC playback 16
– Playing DivX® VOD content 16
– CM skip/CM back 16
– Resume playback (Bookmark) 17
– Specifying title 17
– Specifying track 17
– Searching for the part you want to
play 17
– Changing audio language during
playback (Multi-audio) 18
– Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle) 18
– Changing the viewing angle during
playback (Multi-angle) 19
– Frame-by-frame playback 19
– Slow motion playback 19
– Return to the specified scene 19
– Automatic playback of DVDs 20
– Displaying text information 20
– Selecting titles from the title list 20
– Selecting files from the file name
list 21
– Selecting tracks from the track title
list 21
– Introduction to advanced
operations 21
– Selecting a repeat play range 22
– Playing tracks/files in random
order 23
– Scanning folders and tracks 23
– Selecting audio output 23
– Pausing playback 23
– Selecting the play mode 24
– Using advanced sound retriever 24
– Rotating the displayed picture 24
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– Switching the information display 24
USB portable audio player/USB memory 26
– Basic Operations 26
– Switching the media file type 26
– Selecting a file directly in the current
folder 26
– Displaying text information 26
– Selecting files from the file name
list 27
– Introduction to advanced
operations 27
– Switching the information display 28
Audio Adjustments 28
– Introduction of audio adjustments 28
– Using balance adjustment 28
– Using the equalizer 28
– Adjusting equalizer curves 29
– Adjusting loudness 29
– Adjusting source levels 29
Setting up the DVD player 30
– Introduction of DVD setup
adjustments 30
– Setting the subtitle language 30
– Setting the audio language 30
– Setting the menu language 31
– Setting the on screen display
language 31
– Setting the character set 31
– Setting the angle icon display 31
– Setting the aspect ratio 32
– Setting the slide show interval 32
– Setting the parental lock 32
– Setting the DivX subtitle file 33
– Setting for digital output 34
– Displaying your DivX® VOD
registration code 34
– Setting the down sampling output 34
Initial Settings 35
– Adjusting initial settings 35
– Setting the clock 35
– Setting the FM tuning step 35
– Setting the AM tuning step 36
– Switching the auxiliary setting 36
– Switching the ever scroll 36
– Setting the DVD output signal 36
– Setting the display connection on or
off 37
Other Functions 38
– Using the AUX source 38
– Using the AUX source 38
– Turning the clock display on or off 38
– Using the PGM button 38
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 40
Error messages 41
Handling guideline of discs and player 44
DVD discs 44
DVD-R/DVD-RW discs 44
AVCHD recorded discs 45
CD-R/CD-RW discs 45
Dual Discs 45
Compressed audio compatibility 46
Handling guideline and supplemental
information 46
– Compressed audio files on the
disc 46
– USB audio player/USB memory 46
Example of a hierarchy 47
– The sequence of audio files on the
disc 47
– The sequence of audio files on USB
memory 47
JPEG picture files 48
DivX video files 48
– DivX compatibility 48
Language code chart for DVD 49
Copyright and trademark notice 50
Terms 52
Specifications 55
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Before You Start
To ensure safe driving
WARNING
! 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 they are visibly distracting 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.
! NEVER install the display in a location that
enables the driver to watch the DVD or Video
CD while driving.
When you park your car in a safe place and
apply the parking brake, the picture appears
on the screen.
About this unit
CAUTION
! Do not allow this unit to come into contact
with liquids. Electrical shock could result.
Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and overheating could result from contact with liquids.
! “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”
This product contains a laser diode of higher
class than 1. To ensure continued safety, do
not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
! Keep this manual handy as a reference for op-
erating procedures and precautions.
! Always keep the volume low enough so that
you can hear sounds from outside the vehicle.
! Protect this unit from moisture.
! If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
the preset memory will be erased and must be
reprogrammed.
! Should this unit fail to operate properly, please
contact your dealer or nearest authorized
PIONEER Service Station.
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 and this manual (refer
to Specifications on page 55).
About this manual
This unit features a number of sophisticated
functions ensuring superior reception and operation. All the functions have been designed
for the easiest possible use, but many are not
self-explanatory. This operation manual will
help you benefit fully from this unit’s potential
and to maximize your listening enjoyment.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself
with the functions and their operation by reading through the manual before you begin
using this unit. It is especially important that
you read and observe WARNINGs and CAU-
TIONs in this manual.
Visit our website
Visit us at the following site:
http://pioneer.jp/group/index-e.html
! We offer the latest information about
Pioneer Corporation on our website.
Features
DVD-R/RW compatibility
It is possible to play back DVD-R/RW discs recorded with the video format and Video Recording format. (Refer to DVD-R/DVD-RW discs
on page 44.)
Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility
It is possible to play back Video CDs featuring
PBC (playback control).
CD playback
Music CD/CD-R/RW playback is possible.
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MP3 file playback
You can play back MP3 files recorded on CDR/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard), DVD-R/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level
2 standard, UDF 1.02) and USB storage device
(FAT 16, FAT 32).
WMA file playback
You can play back WMA files recorded on CDR/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard), DVD-R/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level
2 standard, UDF 1.02) and USB storage device
(FAT 16, FAT 32).
AAC file playback
You can play back AAC files recorded on CDR/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 standard), DVD-R/RW/ROM (ISO9660 Level 1/Level
2 standard, UDF 1.02) and USB storage device
(FAT 16, FAT 32).
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DivX
video compatibility
Refer to DivX compatibility on page 48.
JPEG picture file playback
You can play back JPEG picture files recorded
on CD-R/RW/ROM and USB storage device.
Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility
Portable audio player compatibility
! Make inquiries to the manufacturer about
your USB portable audio player/USB mem-
ory.
This unit corresponds to the following.
— USB MSC (Mass Storage Class) compliant
portable audio player and memory
— WMA, MP3 and AAC file playback
— JPEG file playback
About DivX
DivX is a compressed digital video format created by the DivX
This unit can play DivX video files recorded on
CD-R/RW/ROM and DVD-R/RW/ROM discs.
Keeping the same terminology as DVD video,
individual DivX video files are called “Titles”.
When naming files/titles on a CD-R/RW or a
DVD-R/RW disc prior to burning, keep in mind
that by default they will be played in alphabetical order.
Official DivX
®
video codec from DivX, Inc.
®
Certified product
®
Plays all versions of DivX
®
DivX
6) with standard playback of DivX
video (including
®
media files
When an operation is
prohibited
When you are watching a DVD and attempt to
perform an operation, it may not be performed
because of the programming on the disc.
When this happens, the icon
appears on
the screen.
! The icon
may not appear with certain
discs.
Protecting your unit from
theft
The front panel can be detached to deter theft.
Important
! Before detaching, be sure to remove the AUX/
USB cable and USB device from the front
panel. If they are not removed, this unit, any
connected devices or the vehicle interior may
be damaged.
! Handle gently when removing or attaching
the front panel.
! Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shock.
! Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
Removing the front panel
1 Press (detach) to release the front
panel.
2 Grab the front panel and remove.
3 Put the front panel into the provided
protective case for safe keeping.
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Attaching the front panel
1 Slide the front panel to the left until it
clicks.
Front panel and the head unit are jointed on
the left side. Make sure that the front panel
has been jointed to the head unit.
2 Press the right side of the front panel
until it is firmly seated.
# If you can’t attach the front panel to the head
unit successfully, try again. Front panel may be
damaged if you attach the front panel forcedly.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray on the back of the remote control out and insert the battery with the plus (+)
and minus (–) poles aligned properly.
! When using for the first time, pull out the
film protruding from the tray.
CAUTION
! Use one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
! Remove the battery if the remote control is not
used for a month or longer.
! There is a danger of explosion if the battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type.
! Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
! Do not store the battery with metallic objects.
! If the battery leaks, wipe the remote control
completely clean and install a new battery.
! When disposing of used batteries, comply
with governmental regulations or environmental public institutions’ rules that apply in your
country/area.
! Always check carefully that you are loading
the battery with its plus (+) and minus (–)
poles facing the proper directions.
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.
WARNING
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
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Operating this unit
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What’s what
Head unit
1 SRC/OFF button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all the available
sources.
2 LIST/
Press to display the track title list, folder list
or file list depending on the source.
! This button is not effective when tuner is
3 MULTI-CONTROL
Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
Press to select a menu on the DVD menu.
Also used for controlling functions.
4 CLOCK button
Press to change to the clock display.
Press and hold to turn the display indication
and button illumination off or on.
5 Disc loading slot
Insert a disc to play.
6 h (eject) button
Press to eject a disc.
7 USB port
Use to connect a USB audio player/USB
memory.
! When connecting, open up the USB con-
! Use a USB cable to connect the USB
button
selected as a source.
nector lid.
audio player/USB memory to the USB
port. Since the USB audio player/USB
memory is projected forward from the
unit, it is dangerous to connect directly.
Pioneer CD-U50E USB cable is also available. For details, consult your dealer.
8
(detach) button
Press to remove the front panel from the
head unit.
9 AUX input jack (3.5 mm stereo jack)
Use to connect an auxiliary device.
a 1/S.Rtrv/DVD MENU to 6/
buttons
Press for preset tuning. Also used for controlling functions.
! 1/S.Rtrv/DVD MENU
— Press to control S.RTRV (advanced
sound retriever).
— Press to return to the top menu dur-
ing DVD playback.
— Press and hold to switch the DVD
menu on or off during DVD playback.
! 2/PAUSE
— Press to control PAUSE (pause).
! 3/BOOKMARK
— Press to control the resume playback
(bookmark) function during DVD playback.
! 4/AUDIO
— Press to change the audio language/
audio system during DVD playback.
! 5/
! 6/
b a/b/c/d buttons
Press to perform manual seek tuning, fast
forward, reverse and title/folder/chapter/
track/file search controls.
Press to select a menu on the DVD menu.
Also used for controlling functions.
! When operating menus
/SUB TITLE
— Press to control RANDOM (random).
— Press to change the subtitle language
during DVD playback.
/ANGLE
— Press to control REPEAT (repeat).
— Press to change the viewing angle
during DVD playback.
/ANGLE
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Operating this unit
— Pressing a is the same function as
turning MULTI-CONTROL right.
— Pressing b is the same function as
turning MULTI-CONTROL left.
— Pressing c is the same function as
pressing DISP/BACK/SCRL.
— Pressing and holding c is the same
function as pressing and holding
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
— Pressing d is the same function as
pressing MULTI-CONTROL.
! When operating lists
— Pressing a is the same function as
turning MULTI-CONTROL left.
— Pressing b is the same function as
turning MULTI-CONTROL right.
— Pressing c is the same function as
pressing DISP/BACK/SCRL.
— Pressing and holding c is the same
function as pressing and holding
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
— Pressing d is the same function as
pressing MULTI-CONTROL.
— Pressing and holding d is the same
function as pressing and holding
MULTI-CONTROL.
c DISP/BACK/SCRL button
Press to select different displays.
Press and hold to scroll through the text information.
Press to return to the previous display when
operating the menu.
Press and hold to return to the main menu
when operating the menu.
d BAND/ESC button
Press to select among three FM bands and
one AM band.
Press to return to the ordinary display when
operating the menu.
Note
The function of DISP/BACK/SCRL is different depending on the setting of the display connection
(refer to Setting the display connection on or off on
page 37).
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Operating this unit
Remote control
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Operating this unit
Button names DVH mode DVD and S-DVD mode
1 SOURCE button
2ATTbutton
3 VOLUME buttons Press to increase or decrease the volume.
AUDIO button Press to change the audio language/audio system during DVD playback.
4
SUBTITLE button Press to change the subtitle language during DVD playback.
ANGLE button Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback.
5 AUTO PLAY button Press to turn the DVD auto-playback function on or off.
6 RETURN button Press to display the PBC (playback control) menu during PBC playback.
7 BOOKMARK button
Remote control operation
8
mode switch
Press to cycle through all the available sources. Press and hold to turn the source
off.
Press to quickly lower the volume level by about 90%. Press once more to return
to the original volume level.
Press to operate the preprogrammed functions for each source. (Refer to Using the
PGM button on page 38.)
Switch the operation mode between DVD, S-DVD and DVH modes. Normally, set
to DVH. For details, refer to Using the remote control operation mode switch on
the next page.
Press to turn the bookmark function
on or off. For details, refer to Resume
playback (Bookmark) on page 17.
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CM BACK/CM SKIP but-
9
tons
10 DIRECT button Press to select channels directly. Not used.
11 A.MENU button Press to select various sound quality controls.
12 FUNC button Press to select functions.
0 to 10 buttons, CLEAR
13
button
14 BAND button
15 DISP button
PLAY/PAUSE (f) but-
ton
REVERSE (m) button Press to perform fast reverse.
FORWARD (n) button Press to perform fast forward.
PREVIOUS (o) button Press to return to the previous track (chapter).
16
NEXT (p) button Press to go to the next track (chapter).
STEP (r/q) buttons
STOP (g) button Not used. Press to stop playback.
Move the thumb pad
17
Click the thumb pad
MENU button Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback.
18
TOP MENU button Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.
Press to skip progressively backward/forward through the video playing.
Press 0 to 9 to input numbers. Buttons 1
to 6 can operate the preset tuning for the
tuner. Press CLEAR to clear the input
numbers.
Press to select among three FM bands
and one AM band and to cancel control
modes of functions.
Press to turn the information display on or off when the video is displ ayed.
Depending on the selected source, pressing this button can switch the display indication.
Press to switch sequentially between playback and pause.
Press to move ahead one frame at a time during DVD/VideoCD playback. Press
and hold for one second to activate slow playback.
If a DVD-VR disc contains a still image, press r while displaying a still image to
switch to the next image or video.
Functions are the same as MULTI-CON-
TROL on the head unit.
Move to operate fast forward, reverse and
track search controls. Also used for controlling functions.
Click to display the track title list, folder
list or file list depending on the source.
Press to select a menu item on a
video CD featuring PBC (playback
control).
Press to switch between media file
types. (Refer to Switching the media
file type on page 15.)
Move to select a menu on the DVD
menu.
Click to select a menu on the DVD
menu.
Using the remote control operation
mode switch
There are three remote control operation
modes on the remote control. If you want to
operate this unit by remote control, turn the
mode switch to DVH mode. In this case, both
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the head unit’s buttons and the remote control
can control this unit.
DVH mode operation
When operating this unit by remote control,
the mode is normally switched to DVH.
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! The thumb pad on the remote control can
perform the same operations as
MULTI-CONTROL on the head unit.
DVD mode operation
If you switch the mode to DVD, the thumb pad
and 0 to 10 operations are changed for the
DVD player.
% When you want to operate the following functions, switch the mode to DVD:
! When operating the DVD menu by using
the thumb pad. (Refer to Operating the DVD
menu on page 16.)
! When operating the PBC menu by using 0
to 10. (Refer to PBC playback on page 16.)
! When specifying title or track by using 0 to
10. (Refer to Specifying title on page 17 and
Specifying track on page 17.)
! When operating the DVD setup menu by
using the thumb pad. (Refer to Setting up
the DVD player on page 30.)
S-DVD mode operation
When using the remote control with this unit,
there is no need to switch to S-DVD mode.
Display indication
2
(artist) indicator
Appears when the disc (track) artist name is
displayed on the main display section.
3
(disc) indicator
Appears when the disc (album) name is displayed on the main display section.
4
(song) indicator
Appears when the track (song) name is displayed on the main display section.
Appears when playable file is displayed during viewing the file name list of disc and a
USB storage device.
5 c indicator
Appears when an upper tier of folder or
menu exists.
6
(list) indicator
Appears when operating list function.
7 d indicator
Appears when a lower tier of folder or menu
exists.
8 LOC indicator
Appears when local seek tuning is on.
9
LOUD (loudness) indicator
Appears when loudness is on.
a 5 (stereo) indicator
Appears when the selected frequency is
being broadcast in stereo.
Operating this unit
1 Main display section
Displays band, frequency, elapsed playback
time and other settings.
! Tuner
Band and frequency are displayed.
! Built-in DVD player, USB
Elapsed playback time and literal information are displayed.
b
(repeat) indicator
Shows when track repeat is turned on.
Also, shows when folder repeat is on.
c
(random) indicator
Shows when random play is on.
Note
When you set the display connection (refer to Setting the display connection on or off on page 37)
to on, the indicators of 2 to 7 do not appear.
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Operating this unit
Basic Operations
Power ON/OFF
Turning the unit on
% Press SRC/OFF to turn the unit on.
Turning the unit off
% Press SRC/OFF and hold until the unit
turns off.
Selecting a source
% Press SRC/OFF repeatedly to switch between the following sources.
For Southeast Asian models
TUNER (tuner)—DVD (built-in DVD player)—
USB (USB storage device)—AUX1 (front AUX)
—AUX2 (rear RCA)
For South American, Oceanian, Middle
East Asian, South African models
TUNER (tuner)—DVD (built-in DVD player)—
USB (USB storage device)—AUX (AUX)
Notes
! In the following cases, the sound source will
not change.
— When there is no disc in the player.
— When AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 36).
! When a USB storage device is not connected
to the USB port of this unit, NO DEVICE is displayed.
! AUX1/AUX2/AUX is set to on by default. Turn
off AUX1/AUX2/AUX when not in use (refer
to Switching the auxiliary setting on page 36).
! Listening to the radio while connecting a USB
storage device to this unit may generate
noise. In this case disconnect the USB storage device.
! Charging the portable audio player using
car’s DC power source while connecting it to
AUX input may generate noise. In this case,
stop charging.
! When this unit’s blue/white lead is connected
to the vehicle’s auto-antenna relay control
terminal, the vehicle’s antenna extends when
this unit’s source is turned on. To retract the
antenna, turn the source off.
Adjusting the volume
% Turn VOLUME to adjust the sound
level.
# With the remote control, press VOLUME to in-
crease or decrease the volume.
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Tuner
Basic Operations
% Selecting a band
Press BAND/ESC.
# Band can be selected from among FM1, FM2,
FM3 or AM.
% Manual tuning (step by step)
Press c or d.
% Seeking tuning
Press and hold c or d, and then release.
# You can cancel seek tuning by briefly pressing
c or d.
# While pressing and holding c or d, you can
skip stations. Seek tuning starts as soon as you
release c or d.
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies
If you press any of the preset tuning buttons 1/
S.Rtrv/DVD MENU to 6/
easily store up to six broadcast frequencies for
later recall with the touch of a button.
! Six stations for each band can be stored in
memory.
/ANGLE you can
Introduction to advanced
operations
1 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
main menu.
2 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select
FUNCTION.
Turn to change the menu option. Press to select.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the
function.
BSM (best stations memory)—LOCAL (local
seek tuning)
Notes
! You can also select the function by pressing
FUNCTION on the remote control.
! To return to the previous display, press
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
! To return to the main menu, press and hold
DISP/BACK/SCRL.
! To return to the ordinary display, press
BAND/ESC.
! If you do not operate functions within about
30 seconds, the display automatically returns
to the ordinary display.
Operating this unit
% When you find a frequency that you
want to store in memory, press one of preset tuning buttons 1/S.Rtrv/DVD MENU to
6/
/ANGLE and hold until the preset
number stops flashing.
The number you have pressed 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 press the same preset tuning button the radio station frequency is recalled from memory.
# You can also recall radio station frequencies
assigned to preset tuning numbers by pressing a
or b during the frequency display.
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies
BSM (best stations memory) lets you automatically store the six strongest broadcast frequencies.
! Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM
may replace broadcast frequencies you
have saved using buttons 1/S.Rtrv/
DVD MENU to 6/
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select BSM in
the function menu.
Refer to Introduction to advanced operations
on this page.
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2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn BSM on.
The six strongest broadcast frequencies are
stored in the order of their signal strength.
# To cancel, press MULTI-CONTROL again.
Tuning in strong signals
Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those
radio stations with sufficiently strong signals
for good reception.
1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select LOCAL in
the function menu.
Refer to Introduction to advanced operations
on the previous page.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to display the
setting mode.
3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to set the sensitivity.
FM: OFF—LEVEL 1—LEVEL 2—LEVEL 3—
LEVEL 4
AM: OFF—LEVEL 1—LEVEL 2
The LEVEL 4 setting allows reception of only
the strongest stations, while lower settings let
you receive progressively weaker stations.
# You can also perform the same operation by
pressing a or b.
4 Press MULTI-CONTROL to determine
the selection.
# Even if the menu has been canceled before
determination, operation is settled.
Built-in DVD player
Basic Operations
% Inserting a disc into the disc loading
slot
# When loading a disc, face the label side of
a disc up.
# When the automatic playback function is on,
this unit will cancel the DVD menu and automatically start playback from the first chapter of the
first title. Refer to Automatic playback of DVDs on
page 20.
# If you are playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu
may appear. Refer to Operating the DVD menu on
page 16 and PBC playback on page 16.
# When loading a CD/CD-R/RW containing
JPEG picture files, this unit automatically starts a
slideshow from the first folder/picture on the
disc. The player displays the pictures in each
folder in alphabetical order.
% Ejecting a disc
Press h (eject).
% Selecting a folder
Press a or b.
# You cannot select a folder that does not have
a compressed audio file, JPEG file or DivX file recorded in it.
% Selecting a chapter/track/file
Press c or d.
# You can also skip back or forward to another
chapter/track/file by pressing o or p.
# During PBC playback, a menu may be displayed if you perform these operations.
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% Fast forwarding or reversing
Press and hold c or d.
! When DVD, DivX disc or Video CD is play-
ing, if you press and hold c or d for five
seconds, the icon m or n is highlighted. When this happens, fast reverse/
fast forward continues even if you release
c or d. To resume playback at a desired
point, press f.
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# When playing DVD video or Video CD, fast forward/fast reverse may not be possible at certain
locations on some discs. If this happens, normal
playback automatically resumes.
% Returning to root folder
Press and hold BAND/ESC.
# If folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback
commences with folder 02.
Notes
! The DVD player plays one, standard, 12-cm
DVD (-R/-RW), CD (-R/-RW) at a time. Playing
back an 8-cm disc is not possible with this
unit.
! Read the precautions for the player and discs
in the following section. Refer to Handling
guideline of discs and player on page 44.
! A disc has already been inserted, press SRC/
OFF to select the built-in DVD player.
! If bookmark function is on, DVD playback re-
sumes from the selected point. For more details, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on
page 17.
! If a disc contains a mixture of various media
file types such as DivX and MP3, you can
switch between media file types to play. Refer
to Switching the media file type on this page.
! There is sometimes a delay between starting
up disc playback and the sound being issued.
When being read, FRMT READ is displayed.
! When playing back files recorded as VBR
(variable bit rate) files, the play time will not be
correctly displayed if fast forward or reverse
operations are used.
! Playback is carried out in order of file number.
Folders are skipped if they contain no files. (If
folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback
commences with folder 02.)
! If an error message is displayed, refer to Error
messages on page 41.
Basic playback controls
The table below shows the basic controls for
playing discs. The following chapters cover
other playback features in more details.
Button What it does
Starts playback, pauses a disc that’s play-
f
g Stops playback.
m Press and hold to perform fast reverse.
n Press and hold to perform fast forward.
o
p
! You may find with some DVD or Video CD
! If the remote control is set to DVH, g does
ing or restarts a paused disc.
Starts the slideshow, pauses the slideshow
or restarts a paused disc.
Skips to the start of the current track, chapter or file, then to previous tracks/chapters/
files.
Displays the previous picture.
Skips to the next track, chapter or file.
Displays the next picture.
Notes
discs that some playback controls do not work
in certain parts of the disc. This is not a malfunction.
not operate.
Switching the media file type
When playing a disc containing a mixture of
various media file types such as DivX and
MP3, you can switch between media file types
to play.
! This unit allows playback of the following
media file type recorded on discs.
— Audio data (CD-DA)
— Compressed audio files
— DivX video files
— JPEG files
! In case of DVD-R/RW/ROM, this unit does
not allow playback of audio data (CD-DA)
and JPEG file.
% Press BAND/ESC to switch between
media file types.
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Operating the DVD menu
Some DVDs allow you to select from the disc
contents using a menu.
! This function is available for DVD video.
! You can display the menu by pressing the
1/S.Rtrv/DVD MENU (MENU or
TOP MENU on the remote control ) while a
disc is playing. Pressing 1/S.Rtrv/
DVD MENU (MENU) again lets you start
playback from the location selected from
the menu. For details, refer to the instructions provided with the disc.
! The way to display the menu differs de-
pending on the disc.
1 Press a/b/c/d to select the desired
menu option.
2 Press MULTI-CONTROL.
Playback starts from the selected menu item.
Note
You can perform the same operation by using
thumb pad on the remote control.
PBC playback
With Video CDs featuring PBC (playback control) function, you can operate a menu.
! This function is available for Video CD.
% When PBC menu is displayed, press 0 to
9 corresponding to a menu number to start
playback.
# When the menu is two or more pages long,
press o or p to switch between displays.
Notes
! You can display the menu by pressing
RETURN during PBC playback. For details,
refer to the instructions provided with the
disc.
! PBC playback of Video CD cannot be can-
celed.
! During playback of Video CDs featuring PBC
(Playback Control), PBC, search and time
search functions cannot be used nor can you
select the range for repeat play.
Playing DivX®VOD content
Some DivX VOD (video on demand) content
may only be playable a fixed number of times.
When you load a disc containing this type of
DivX VOD content, the remaining number of
plays is shown on-screen and you then have
the option of playing the disc (thereby using
up one of the remaining plays), or stopping. If
you load a disc that contains expired DivX
VOD content (for example, content that has
zero remaining plays),
EXPIRED (Rental Expired) is displayed.
! If your DivX VOD content allows an unlim-
ited number of plays, then you may load
the disc into your player and play the content as often as you like, and no message
will be displayed.
Important
! In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit,
you first need to register the unit with your
DivX VOD content provider. About your registration code, refer to Displaying your DivX
VOD registration code on page 34.
! DivX VOD content is protected by a DRM (Di-
gital Rights Management) system. This restricts playback of content to specific,
registered devices.
®
% If the message is displayed after loading a disc containing DivX VOD content,
press f.
Playback of the DivX VOD content will start.
# To skip to the next file, press p.
# If you do not want to play the DivX VOD con-
tent, press g.
CM skip/CM back
This function skips a reproduced image for a
specified time. If the currently playing disc
contains commercials, it is possible to skip
them.
! This function is available for DVD.
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% To skip progressively backward or forward, press CM BACK or CM SKIP.
Each time you press CM BACK or CM SKIP it
changes steps in the following order:
CM back
5 sec.—15 sec.—30 sec.—1.0 min.—2.0
min.—3.0 min.—0 sec.
CM skip
30 sec.—1.0 min.—1.5 min.—2.0 min.—3.0
min.—5.0 min.—10.0 min.—0 sec.
After displaying the selected option for two
seconds, reproduced image skips.
# If you do not operate the function within about
eight seconds, the display is automatically returned.
Resume playback (Bookmark)
The Bookmark function lets you resume playback from a selected scene the next time the
disc is loaded.
! This function is available for DVD video.
% During playback, press 3/BOOKMARK
at the point you want to resume playback
next time.
The selected scene will be bookmarked so that
playback resumes from that point next time.
You can bookmark up to five discs. After that,
the oldest bookmark is replaced by the new
one.
# To clear the bookmark on a disc, press and
hold 3/BOOKMARK during playback.
Specifying title
! This function is available for DVD.
! To perform this function, set the remote
control to DVD mode.
% Press 0 to 10 corresponding to a desired
title number when the disc is stopped.
Title number is displayed for eight seconds
and playback starts from the selected title.
! To select 3, press 3.
! To select 10, press 10 and 0 in that order.
! To select 23, press 10, 10 and 3 in that
order.
Specifying track
You can use the search function to specify a
track to search for a desired track.
! This function is available for Video CD.
! During playback of Video CDs featuring
PBC (playback control), this function cannot be operated.
! To perform this function, set the remote
control to DVD mode.
% Press 0 to 10 corresponding to a desired
track number when the disc is stopped.
Track number is displayed for eight seconds
and playback starts from the selected track.
! To select 3, press 3.
! To select 10, press 10 and 0 in that order.
! To select 23, press 10, 10 and 3 in that
order.
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Notes
! You can also perform this operation by press-
ing BOOKMARK on the remote control.
— To perform this function, set the remote
control to DVD mode.
! You can also bookmark a disc by pressing and
holding EJECT at the point you want to bookmark. Next time you load the disc, playback
will resume from the bookmarked point. Note
that you can only bookmark one disc using
this method. To clear the bookmark on a disc,
press EJECT.
Searching for the part you
want to play
You can use the search function to find the
part you want to play.
! Chapter search and track search are not
possible when disc playback has been
stopped.
! During playback of Video CDs featuring
PBC (playback control), this function cannot be operated.
! To perform this function, set the remote
control to DVH mode.
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