Pioneer DVH-P500UB User Manual

Operation Manual

DVD RDS RECEIVER

DVH-P500UB

English

Contents

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

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

ual in a safe place for future reference.

Be sure to read this

! Playable discs 6 ! DVD video disc region numbers 7 ! When an operation is prohibited 10

Before You Start

To ensure safe driving 6 About this unit 6

– Playable discs 6 – DVD video disc region numbers 7

About this manual 7 Visit our website 7 Features 7

– About WMA 9 – About MP3 9 – About AAC 9 – About DivX 9

What the marks on DVDs indicate 9

– When an operation is prohibited 10

Protecting your unit from theft 10

– Removing the front panel 10 – Attaching the front panel 10

Resetting the microprocessor 10 Use and care of the remote control 11

– Installing the battery 11 – Using the remote control 11

Operating this unit

What’s What 12

– Head unit 12 – Remote control 13 – Display indication 16

Basic Operations 17

– Power ON/OFF 17 – Selecting a source 17 – Adjusting the volume 18

Tuner 18

– Basic Operations 18 – Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 19

– Switching the RDS display 19 – Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts 19 – Introduction to advanced

operations 19

– Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 19

– Tuning in strong signals 20 – Selecting alternative frequencies 20 – Receiving traffic announcements 21 – Using PTY functions 21 – PTY list 22

Built-in DVD player 23

– Basic Operations 23 – Basic playback controls 24 – Switching the media file type 24 – Operating the DVD menu 25 – PBC playback 25 – Playing DivX® VOD content 25 – CM skip/CM back 26 – Resume playback (Bookmark) 26 – Specifying title 26 – Specifying track 26 – Searching for the part you want to

play 27

– Changing audio language during

playback (Multi-audio) 27

– Changing the subtitle language during

playback (Multi-subtitle) 28

– Changing the viewing angle during

playback (Multi-angle) 28

– Frame-by-frame playback 28 – Slow motion playback 28 – Return to the specified scene 29 – Automatic playback of DVDs 29 – Displaying text information 29 – Selecting titles from the title list 30

Contents

– Selecting files from the file name

list 30

– Selecting tracks from the track title

list 30

– Introduction to advanced

operations 31

– Repeating play 31 – Playing tracks in random order 32 – Scanning folders and tracks 32 – Selecting audio output 32 – Pausing playback 33 – Searching every 10 tracks in the current

disc or folder 33

– Using compression 33 – Using disc title functions 33 – Selecting the play mode 34 – Switching the information display 34

Playing songs on USB portable audio player/

USB memory 36

– Basic Operations 36 – Selecting an audio file directly in the

current folder 36

– Displaying text information 36 – Selecting files from the file name

list 37

– Introduction to advanced

operations 37

– Switching the information display 37

Playing songs on iPod 38

– Basic Operations 38 – Browsing for a song 38 – Displaying text information on

iPod 39

– Introduction to advanced

operations 39

– Playing songs in a random order

(shuffle) 40

– Playing all songs in a random order

(shuffle all) 40

– Selecting songs from album list of

currently playing artist 40

– Operating this unit’s iPod function

from your iPod 40

– Changing audiobook speed 41 – Information display 41

Audio Adjustments 42

– Introduction of audio adjustments 42 – Using balance adjustment 42 – Using the equalizer 42 – Adjusting loudness 44 – Using subwoofer output 44 – Using the high pass filter 45 – Boosting the bass 45 – Adjusting source levels 45

Setting up the DVD player 46

– Introduction of DVD setup

adjustments 46

– Setting the subtitle language 46 – Setting the audio language 46 – Setting the menu language 47 – Switching the assist subtitle on or

off 47

– Setting the angle icon display 47 – Setting the aspect ratio 48 – Setting the parental lock 48 – Displaying your DivX® VOD

registration code 49

– Setting the DivX subtitle file 50 – Setting for digital output 50

Initial Settings 51

– Adjusting initial settings 51 – Setting the clock 51 – Turning the off clock display on or

off 51

– Setting the FM tuning step 52 – Switching Auto PI Seek 52 – Switching the warning tone 52 – Switching the auxiliary setting 52

Contents

– Setting the AV input 53 – Selecting the illumination color 53 – Setting the rear output and subwoofer

controller 54

– Switching the ever scroll 54 – Multi language display setting 54 – Setting the TV signal 55 – Correcting distorted sound 55 – Resetting the audio functions 55

Other Functions 56

– Using the AUX source 56 – Switching between digital and

analog 56

– Using the external unit 57 – Using the PGM button 57 – Sound muting 58

Available accessories Playing songs on iPod 59

– Basic Operations 59 – Browsing for a song 59 – Displaying text information on

iPod 59

– Introduction to advanced

operations 59

– Playing songs in a random order

(shuffle) 59

– Information display 60

Multi-CD Player 60

– Basic Operations 60 – Selecting a track directly 60 – Using CD TEXT functions 61 – Introduction to advanced

operations 61

– Using compression and bass

emphasis 62

– Using ITS playlists 62 – Using disc title functions 63

TV tuner 64

– Basic Operations 64 – Storing and recalling broadcast

stations 64

– Storing the strongest broadcast

stations sequentially 65 Bluetooth adapter 65 DVD Player 66

– Introduction of DVD operation 66 – Introduction to advanced

operations 66 Digital Signal Processor 67

– When the separately sold display is

connected to this unit 67

– Introduction of DSP adjustments 67 – Using balance adjustment 68 – Using the position selector 68 – Using the Dolby Pro Logic II 68 – Using the sound field control 69 – Using the down-mix function 70 – Using the dynamic range control 70 – Using the direct control 70 – Adjusting source levels 70 – Using the auto-equalizer 71 – Auto TA and EQ (auto-time alignment

and auto-equalizing) 71

– Setting the speaker setting 73 – Selecting a cross-over frequency 74 – Adjusting the speaker output

levels 75

– Adjusting the speaker output levels

using a test tone 76

– Using the time alignment 76 – Using the equalizer 77

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 79 Error messages 81 Understanding auto TA and EQ error

messages 82

Contents

Understanding messages 83 Handling guideline of discs and player 84 DVD discs 84 DVD-R/DVD-RW discs 84 AVCHD recorded discs 85 CD-R/CD-RW discs 85 Dual Discs 85 USB audio player/USB memory 85

– USB audio player/USB memory

compatibility 85

– Handling guideline and supplemental

information 85

iPod 87

– About handling the iPod 87 – About iPod settings 87

Compressed audio files on the disc 87

– Example of a hierarchy 88 – Compressed audio compatibility 88

DivX video files 88

– DivX compatibility 89 Russian character chart 89 Language code chart for DVD 90 Terms 91 Specifications 94

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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 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.

! 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

The tuner frequencies on this unit are allocated for use in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. Use in other areas may result in poor reception. The RDS (radio data system) function operates only in areas with FM stations broadcasting RDS signals.

! If the battery is disconnected or discharged,

the preset memory will be erased and must be reprogrammed.

! If this unit does not operate properly, contact

your dealer or nearest authorized Pioneer Service Station.

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

CAUTION

! Do not allow this unit to come into contact

with liquids. Electrical shock could result. Also, damage to this unit, smoke, and overheating could result from contact with liquids.

! Keep this manual handy as a reference for op-

erating procedures and precautions.

! Always keep the volume low enough so that

you can hear sounds from outside the vehicle.

! Protect this unit from moisture.

Notes

! This player can only play back discs bearing

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo

Licensing Corporation.

the marks shown above.

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DVD video disc region numbers

DVD video discs that have incompatible region numbers cannot be played on this player. The region number of the player can be found on the bottom of this unit. The illustration below shows the regions and corresponding region numbers.

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.

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 84.)

Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility

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

WMA, MP3 and AAC compatibility

Refer to Compressed audio compatibility on page 88.

DivX

video compatibility

Refer to DivX compatibility on page 89.

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

Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Visit our website

Visit us at the following site:

http://www.pioneer.co.uk

! Register your product. We will keep the de-

tails of your purchase on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.

! We offer the latest information about

Pioneer Corporation on our website.

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! Manufactured under license under U.S. Pa-

tent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Portable audio player compatibility

! Inquire at the manufacturer about your

USB portable audio player/USB memory. This unit corresponds to the following. — USB MSC (Mass Storage Class) compliant

portable audio player and memory — WMA, MP3, AAC and WAV file playback For details about the compatibility, refer to

USB audio player/USB memory compatibility

on page 85.

iPod

compatibility

This unit can control and listen to songs on an iPod. ! This unit supports only the following iPods.

Supported iPod software versions are

shown below. Older versions of iPod soft-

ware may not be supported.

— iPod fifth generation (software version

1.2.1)

— iPod nano first generation (software ver-

sion 1.3.1)

— iPod nano second generation (software

version 1.1.3)

— iPod nano third generation (software

version 1.0.2)

— iPod classic (software version 1.0.2)

— iPod touch (software version 1.1.1)

For maximum performance, we recom-

mend that you use the latest version of the

iPod software.

! Operations may vary depending on the soft-

ware version of iPod.

! When using an iPod, iPod Dock Connector

to USB Cable is required.

! Pioneer CD-IU50 interface cable is also

available. For details, consult your dealer.

! This unit can control previous generations

iPod models with a Pioneer iPod adapter (e.g. CD-IB100B). For details concerning operation with the iPod adapter, refer to Playing songs on iPod on page 59.

! iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-

tered in the U.S. and other countries.

CAUTION

! Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost

on the USB portable audio player/USB memory even if that data is lost while using this unit.

! Pioneer accepts no responsibility for data lost

on the iPod even if that data is lost while using this unit.

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.

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About WMA

The Windows Media™ logo printed on the box indicates that this unit can play back WMA data. WMA is short for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology that is developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA data can be encoded by using Windows Media Player version 7 or later. ! Windows Media and the Windows logo are

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

! This unit may not operate correctly depend-

ing on the application used to encode WMA files.

About MP3

Supply of this product only conveys a license for private, non-commercial use and does not convey a license nor imply any right to use this product in any commercial (i.e. revenuegenerating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or any other media), broadcasting/streaming via internet, intranets and/ or other networks or in other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applications. An independent license for such use is required. For details, please visit http://www.mp3licensing.com.

About AAC

This unit plays back AAC files encoded by

iTunes

! iTunes is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-

tered in the U.S. and other countries.

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 Plays all versions of DivX

DivX

6) with standard playback of DivX media files ! DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos

are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

video codec from DivX, Inc.

Certified product

video (including

What the marks on DVDs indicate

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

Mark Meaning

Indicates the number of audio systems.

Indicates the number of subtitle lan-

guages.

Indicates the number of viewing an-

gles.

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Mark Meaning

16 : 9 LB

ALL

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

Indicates the number of the region where playback is possible.

When an operation is prohibited

When you are watching a DVD and attempt to perform an operation, it may not be per formed 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. ! If the front panel is not detached from the

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

! You can turn off the warning tone. See

Switching the warning tone on page 52.

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

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.

3 Put the front panel into the provided protective case for safe keeping.

Attaching the front panel

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

Important

! 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 OPEN to open the front panel.

Resetting the microprocessor

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 Remove the front panel.

Refer to Removing the front panel on this page.

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

RESET button

3 Replace the front panel by clipping it into place.

4 Turn the ignition to ACC or ON and wait for a few seconds.

Resetting of the microprocessor is now completed.

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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What’s What

Head unit

1 SOURCE/OFF button

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

2 MULTI-CONTROL

Move to perform manual seek tuning, fast forward, reverse and track search controls. Also used for controlling functions. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.

3 DISPLAY/SCROLL button

Press to select different displays. Press and hold to scroll through the text information.

4 OPEN button

Press to open the front panel.

7 RDM/

Press to turn random function on or off while using CD or USB. While using an iPod, press to shuffle all tracks. Press and hold to switch the control mode while using an iPod. If using the iPod with an interface adapter (CD-IB100B), press to switch the shuffle function.

8 TA/NEWS button

Press to turn TA function on or off. Press and hold to turn NEWS function on or off.

9 MUTE button

Press to turn off the sound. To turn on the sound, press again. ! This button is not effective when you con-

a BAND/ESC button

Press to select among three FM bands and MW/LW bands. Press to return to the ordinary display when operating the menu.

b COMP button

Press to turn COMP (compression) and DBE function on or off.

/iPod button

nected a Pioneer multi-channel processor (DEQ-P6600) to this unit.

5 LIST button

Press to display the disc title list, track title list, folder list or file list depending on the source. ! This button is not effective when tuner is

selected as a source.

6 EQ button

Press to select various equalizer curves.

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Remote control

1 SOURCE button

2ATTbutton

3 VOLUME buttons Press to increase or decrease the volume.

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

Button names DVH mode DVD and S-DVD mode

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.

AUDIO button Press to change the audio language during DVD playback.

SUBTITLE button Press to change the subtitle language during DVD playback.

ANGLE button Press to change the viewing angle during DVD playback.

Press to operate the preprogrammed functions for each source. (Refer to Using the PGM button on page 57.)

Press to turn the bookmark function on or off. For details, refer to Resume playback (Bookmark) on page 26.

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Button names DVH mode DVD and S-DVD mode

Remote control operation

mode switch

CM BACK/CM SKIP but-

tons

10 DIRECT button Press to select channels directly. Not used.

11 A.MENU button Press to select various sound quality controls.

12 FUNCTION button Press to select functions.

0 to 10 buttons, CLEAR

button

14 BAND button

15 DISPLAY button

PLAY/PAUSE (f) but-

ton

REVERSE (m) button Press to perform fast reverse.

FORWARD (n) button Press to perform fast for ward.

PREVIOUS (o) button Press to return to the previous track (chapter).

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

Click the thumb pad

MENU button Press to display the DVD menu during DVD playback.

TOP MENU button Press to return to the top menu during DVD playback.

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 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 or disc changing for multi-DVD or multi-CD players. Press CLEAR to clear the input numbers.

Press to select among three FM bands and MW/LW bands and to cancel control modes of functions.

Press to turn the information display on or off when the video is displayed. Depending on the selected source, pressing this button can switch the display indication on the head unit.

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 disc title list, 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 24.)

Move to select a menu on the DVD menu.

Click to select a menu on the DVD menu.

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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 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. ! 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 25.)

! When operating the PBC menu by using 0

to 10. (Refer to PBC playback on page 25.)

! When specifying title or track by using 0 to

10. (Refer to Specifying title on page 26 and

Specifying track on page 26.)

! When operating the DVD setup menu by

using the thumb pad. (Refer to Setting up the DVD player on page 46.)

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S-DVD mode operation

Set to S-DVD mode if the separately sold DVD player or multi-DVD player is controlled by this remote control. S-DVD mode operations are basically the same as DVD mode operations.

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Display indication

1 Main display section

Displays band, frequency, elapsed playback time and other settings. ! Tuner

Band and frequency are displayed.

! RDS

Program service name, PTY information and other literal information are displayed.

! Bulit-in DVD player, USB, iPod

Elapsed playback time and literal information are displayed.

2 LOC indicator

Appears when local seek tuning is on.

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6 AF indicator

Appears when AF (alternative frequencies search) function is on.

(shuffle) indicator

Appears when shuffle function is on while iPod source is being selected.

8 F-RPT indicator

Appears when folder repeat is on. When repeat function is on, only RPT is displayed.

9 F-RDM indicator

Appears when folder random is on. When random function is on, only RDM is displayed.

(Dolby Digital) indicator

Appears when Dolby Digital audio is selected. (Activated only when DEQ-P6600 is connected to this unit.)

(Dolby Pro Logic II) indicator

Appears when Dolby Pro Logic II is used. (Activated only when DEQ-P6600 is connected to this unit.)

(dts) indicator

Appears when DTS audio is selected. (Activated only when DEQ-P6600 is connected to this unit.)

3 NEWS indicator

Appears when NEWS (news program interruption) function is on.

4 TA indicator

Appears when TA (traffic announcement standby) function is on.

5 TP indicator

Appears when a TP station is tuned in.

(AAC) indicator

Appears when an AAC file is playing.

(WMA) indicator

Appears when a WMA file is playing.

(MP3) indicator

Appears when an MP3 file is playing.

(Video CD) indicator

Appears when a video CD is playing. When a CD is playing, only

is displayed.

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h indicator

Appears when a DVD-VR disc is playing. When a DVD video is playing, only played.

i 5 (stereo) indicator

Appears when the selected frequency is being broadcast in stereo.

Appears when loudness is on.

Appears when subwoofer is on.

Appears when the track (song) name is displayed on the main display section. Appears when song search refinement on the iPod browsing function is in use.

Appears when the disc (album) name is displayed on the main display section. Appears when album search refinement on the iPod browsing function is in use.

Appears when the disc (track) artist name is displayed on the main display section. Appears when artist search refinement on the iPod browsing function is in use.

Appears when operating list function. When an upper tier folder or menu exists, c appears. When a lower tier folder or menu exists, d appears.

(loudness) indicator

(subwoofer) indicator

(song) indicator

(disc) indicator

(artist) indicator

(folder) indicator

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Basic Operations

Power ON/OFF

Turning the unit on

% Press SOURCE to turn the unit on.

Turning the unit off

% Press OFF and hold until the unit turns off.

Selecting a source

% Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between the following sources. TUNER (tuner)—TELEVISION (television)— DVD (built-in DVD player)—S-DVD (DVD

player/multi-DVD player)—MULTI CD (multiCD player)—IPOD (iPod)—USB (USB)— EXTERNAL (external unit 1)—EXTERNAL (external unit 2)—AUX1 (AUX 1)—AUX2 (AUX 2) —BLUETOOTH (Bluetooth telephone/audio)

Notes

! In the following cases, the sound source will

not change. — When no unit corresponding to the se-

lected source is connected.

— When there is no disc or magazine in the

player.

— When AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off

(refer to page 52).

! AUX1 is set to AUDIO by default. Set the

AUX1 to OFF when not in use (refer to Switch- ing the auxiliary setting on page 52).

! External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such

as ones available in the future) that, although incompatible as a source, enables control of basic functions with this unit. Two external units can be controlled with this unit. When two external units are connected, the external unit is automatically allocated to external unit 1 or external unit 2 by this unit.

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! When this unit’s blue/white lead is connected

to the 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. (When you connected a Pioneer multi-channel processor (DEQ-P6600) to this unit, auto-antenna cannot be controled.)

Adjusting the volume

% Use MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the sound level.

With the head unit, turn MULTI-CONTROL to increase or decrease the volume. With the remote control, press VOLUME to increase or decrease the volume.

Tuner

Basic Operations

When the separately sold display is connected to this unit, the listed information will appear on it.

% Select a band

Press BAND.

# Band can be selected from among FM1, FM2, FM3 or MW/LW.

% Manual tuning (step by step) Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right.

% Seek tuning

Push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or right, and then release.

# You can cancel seek tuning by pushing MULTI-CONTROL left or right. # While pushing and holding MULTI-CONTROL left or right, you can skip stations. Seek tuning starts as soon as you release MULTI-CONTROL.

Note

RDS (radio data system) contains inaudible information that helps search for the radio stations. ! RDS service may not be provided by all sta-

tions.

! RDS functions such as AF and TA are only ac-

tive when your radio is tuned to an RDS station.

! This unit’s AF (alternative frequencies search)

function can be turned on and off. AF should be off for normal tuning operation (refer to page 20).

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Storing and recalling broadcast frequencies

If you press any of the preset tuning buttons 1 to 6 you can easily store up to six broadcast frequencies for later recall with the touch of a button. ! Only the remote control can operate this

function.

! Six stations for each band can be stored in

memory.

% When you find a frequency that you want to store in memory, press one of preset tuning buttons 1 to 6 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 pushing MULTI-CONTROL up or down during the frequency display.

Switching the RDS display

% Press DISPLAY repeatedly to switch between the following settings:

Program service name—PTY information— Frequency PTY (program type ID code) information is listed on page 22.

# PTY information and the frequency appear on the display for eight seconds. # If a PTY code of zero is received from a station or the signal is too weak for this unit to pick up the PTY code, you cannot switch to PTY information display.

Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts

When the emergency PTY code broadcasts, the unit receives it automatically (ALARM appears). When the broadcasting ends, the system returns to the previous source. ! An emergency announcement can be can-

celed by pressing TA.

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. The function menu is displayed.

3 Turn MULTI-CONTROL to select the function. BSM (best stations memory)—REGIONAL (re-

gional)—LOCAL (local seek tuning)—PTY (program type selection)—TRAFFIC (traffic announcement standby)—AF (alternative frequencies search)—NEWS (news program interruption)

# You can also select the function by pressing FUNCTION on the remote control. # If MW/LW band is selected, you can only select BSM or LOCAL. # If you do not operate functions within about 30 seconds, the display automatically returns to the ordinary display. # To return to the ordinary display, press BAND.

Storing the strongest broadcast frequencies

BSM (best stations memory) lets you automatically store the six strongest broadcast frequencies.

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! Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM

may replace broadcast frequencies you have saved using buttons 1 to 6.

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select BSM in the function menu.

Refer to Introduction to advanced operations on the previous page.

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 turn local seek tuning on.

# To turn local seek tuning off, press

MULTI-CONTROL again.

3 Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right to set the sensitivity.

FM: LEVEL1—LEVEL2—LEVEL3—LEVEL4 MW/LW: LEVEL1—LEVEL2 The LEVEL4 setting allows reception of only the strongest stations, while lower settings let you receive progressively weaker stations.

Selecting alternative frequencies

When the tuner cannot get a good reception, the unit automatically searches for a different station in the same network.

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select AF in the function menu.

Refer to Introduction to advanced operations on the previous page.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn AF on.

# To turn off, press MULTI-CONTROL again.

Notes

! Only RDS stations are tuned in during seek

tuning or BSM when AF is on.

! When you recall a preset station, the tuner

may update the preset station with a new frequency from the station’s AF list. (This is only available when using presets on the FM1 or FM2 bands.) No preset number appears on the display if the RDS data for the station received differs from that for the originally stored station.

! During AF search, sound may be temporarily

interrupted.

! AF can be turned on or off independently for

each FM band.

Using PI Seek

If the tuner cannot find a suitable station, or reception status becomes bad, the unit automatically searches for a different station with the same programming. During the search, PI SEEK is displayed and the output is muted.

Using Auto PI Seek for preset stations

When preset stations cannot be recalled, the unit can be set to perform PI Seek during preset recall. ! The default setting for Auto PI Seek is off.

See Switching Auto PI Seek on page 52.

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Limiting stations to regional programming

When AF is used, the regional function limits the selection of stations broadcasting regional programs.

1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select REGIONAL in the function menu.

Refer to Introduction to advanced operations on page 19.

2 Press MULTI-CONTROL to turn the regional function on.

# To turn off, press MULTI-CONTROL again.

Notes

! Regional programming and regional networks

are organized differently depending on the country (i.e., they may change according to the hour, state or broadcast area).

! The preset number may disappear from the

display if the tuner tunes in a regional station which differs from the originally set station.

! The regional function can be turned on or off

independently for each FM band.

Receiving traffic announcements

TA (traffic announcement standby) lets you receive traffic announcements automatically, no matter what source you are listening to. TA can be activated for both a TP station (a station that broadcasts traffic information) or an enhanced other network’s TP station (a station carrying information which cross-references TP stations).

1 Tune in a TP or enhanced other network’s TP station. TP indicator lights.

2 Press TA to turn traffic announcement standby on.

# To turn off, press TA again.

3 Use MULTI-CONTROL to adjust the TA volume when a traffic announcement begins.

The newly set volume is stored in memory and recalled for subsequent traffic announcements.

4 Press TA while a traffic announcement is being received to cancel the announcement.

The tuner returns to the original source but remains in the standby mode until TA is pressed again.

Notes

! You can also turn this function on or off in the

menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.

! The system switches back to the original

source following traffic announcement reception.

! Only TP and enhanced other network’s TP sta-

tions are tuned in during seek tuning or BSM when TA is on.

Using PTY functions

You can tune in a station by using PTY (program type) information.

Searching for an RDS station by PTY information

You can search for general types of broadcasting programs, such as those listed on the next page.

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1 Use MULTI-CONTROL to select PTY in the function menu.

Refer to Introduction to advanced operations on page 19.

2 Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right to select a program type. NEWS/INFO—POPULAR—CLASSICS— OTHERS

3 Press MULTI-CONTROL to begin the search.

The unit searches for a station broadcasting that program type. When a station is found, its program service name is displayed. PTY (program type ID code) information is listed on this page.

# To cancel the search, press MULTI-CONTROL again. # The program of some stations may differ from that indicated by the transmitted PTY. # If no station is broadcasting the type of program you searched for, NOT FOUND is displayed for about two seconds and then the tuner returns to the original station.

Using news program interruption

When a news program is broadcast from a PTY code news station, the unit automatically switches to the news broadcast station. When the news program ends, reception of the previous program resumes.

% Press NEWS and hold to turn on news program interruption.

Press NEWS until NEWS ON appears in the display.

# To turn off news program interruption, press NEWS and hold until NEWS OFF appears in the display. # A news program can be canceled by pressing NEWS.

Note

You can also turn on or off news programs in the menu that appears by using MULTI-CONTROL.

PTY list

General Specific Type of program

NEWS/INFO NEWS News

AFFAIRS Current affairs

INFO General information

and advice

SPORT Sports

WEATHER Weather reports/me-

teorological information

FINANCE Stock market reports,

commerce, trading, etc.

POPULAR POP MUS Popular music

ROCK MUS Contemporary modern

music

EASY MUS Easy listening music

OTH MUS Non-categorized

music

JAZZ Jazz

COUNTRY Country music

NAT MUS National music

OLDIES Oldies, golden oldies

FOLK MUS Folk music

CLASSICS L.CLASS Light classical music

CLASSIC Classical music

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General Specific Type of program

OTHERS EDUCATE Educational programs

DRAMA Radio plays and seri-

als

CULTURE National or regional

culture

SCIENCE Nature, science and

technology

VARIED Light entertainment

CHILDREN Children’s

SOCIAL Social affairs

RELIGION Religious affairs or ser-

vices

PHONE IN Phone in

TOURING Travel programs; not

for traffic announcements

LEISURE Hobbies and recrea-

tional activities

DOCUMENT Documentaries

Built-in DVD player

Basic Operations

% Open the front panel

Press OPEN . Disc loading slot appears.

Disc loading slot

h (eject) button

# When loading a disc, face the label side of a disc up.

# To avoid a malfunction, make sure that no metal objects come into contact with the terminals when the front panel is open. # 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 29. # If you are playing a DVD or Video CD, a menu may appear. Refer to Operating the DVD menu on page 25 and PBC playback on page 25.

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% Eject a disc

Press h (eject).

% Select a title/folder

Push MULTI-CONTROL up or down.

# You cannot select a folder that does not have a compressed audio file or DivX file recorded in it.

% Select a chapter/track/file

Push MULTI-CONTROL left or right.

# 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 forward or reverse

Push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or right.

! When DVD, DivX disc or Video CD is play-

ing, if you push and hold MULTI-CONTROL left or right for five seconds, the icon m or n is highlighted. When this happens, fast reverse/fast forward continues even if you release MULTI-CONTROL. To resume play-

back at a desired point, press f. # 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. # When playing compressed audio, there is no sound on fast forward or reverse.

% Return to root folder

Press and hold BAND.

# If folder 01 (ROOT) contains no files, playback commences with folder 02.

Notes

! Read the precautions for discs and player on

Handling guideline of discs and player on page

84.

! A disc has already been inserted, press

SOURCE 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 26.

! 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, FORMAT 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 81.

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

g Stops playback.

m Press and hold to perform fast reverse.

n Press and hold to perform fast forward.

p Skips to the next track, chapter or file.

! You may find with some DVD or Video CD

! If the remote control is set to DVH, g does

Starts playback, pauses a disc that’s playing or restarts a paused disc.

Skips to the start of the current track, chapter or file, then to previous tracks/chapte rs/ files.

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 CD-R/RW/ROM discs. — Audio data (CD-DA)

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— Compressed audio files — DivX video files

! In case of DVD-R/RW/ROM, this unit does

not allow playback of audio data (CD-DA).

% Press BAND to switch between media file types.

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

MENU or TOP MENU 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.

! The way to display the menu differs de-

pending on the disc.

1 Use the thumb pad to select the desired menu option.

2 Click the thumb pad.

Playback starts from the selected menu item.

refer to the instructions provided with the disc.

! PBC playback of Video CD cannot be can-

celled.

! 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), 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.

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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,

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 49.

! 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.

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# If you do not want to play the DivX VOD content, 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.

% To skip progressively backward or for-

ward, 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.

CM skip

30 sec.—1.0 min.—1.5 min.—2.0 min.—3.0 min.—5.0 min.—10.0 min. 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. To perform this function, set the remote control to DVD mode.

! This function is available for DVD video.

% During playback, press 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 BOOKMARK during playback. # 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.

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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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.

1 Press DIRECT.

2 Press 0 to 9 to input the desired number.

# To cancel the inputted numbers, press CLEAR.

3 Press DIRECT.

This starts playback from the selected part.

# After entering the number input mode, if you do not perform an operation within about eight seconds, the mode is automatically canceled.

Note

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

1 Press AUDIO during playback.

The audio selection icon

is displayed for

eight seconds.

2 Press AUDIO while the audio selection icon is displayed.

The audio changes each time you press AUDIO.

Notes

! With some DVDs, switching between lan-

guages/audio systems may only be possible using a menu display.

! You can also switch between languages/audio

systems using DVD setup menu. For details, refer to Setting the audio language on page 46.

! Only digital output of DTS audio is possible. If

this unit’s optical digital outputs are not connected, DTS audio will not be output, so select an audio setting other than DTS.

! Display indications such as Dolby D and

5.1ch indicate the audio system recorded on

the DVD. Depending on the setting, playback may not be with the same audio system as that indicated.

! Pressing AUDIO during fast forward/fast re-

verse, pause or slow motion playback returns you to normal playback.

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Changing audio language during playback (Multi-audio)

DVDs can provide audio playback with different languages and different systems (Dolby Digital, DTS etc.). With DVDs featuring multiaudio recordings, you can switch between languages/audio systems during playback. ! This function is available for DVD and DivX

disc.

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Changing the subtitle language during playback (Multi-subtitle)

With DVDs featuring multi-subtitle recordings, you can switch between subtitle languages during playback. ! This function is available for DVD and DivX

disc.

1 Press SUBTITLE during playback.

The subtitle selection icon eight seconds.

2 Press SUBTITLE while the subtitle selection icon is displayed.

The subtitle language changes each time you press SUBTITLE.

Notes

! With some DVDs, switching between subtitle

languages may only be possible using a menu display.

! You can also switch between subtitle lan-

guages using DVD setup menu. For details, refer to Setting the subtitle language on page

46.

! Pressing SUBTITLE during fast forward/fast

reverse, pause or slow motion playback returns you to normal playback.

is displayed for

1 Press ANGLE during playback of a scene shot from multiple angles.

The angle icon displayed for eight seconds.

2 Press ANGLE while the angle icon and angle number are displayed.

The angle changes each time you press ANGLE.

Note

Pressing ANGLE during fast forward/fast reverse, pause or slow motion playback returns you to normal playback, but the viewing angle does not change.

and angle number are

Frame-by-frame playback

This lets you move ahead one frame at a time during playback. ! This function is available for DVD, DivX

disc and Video CD.

% Press r during playback.

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

# To return to normal playback, press f. # With some discs, images may be unclear dur-

ing frame-by-frame playback.

Changing the viewing angle during playback (Multi-angle)

With DVDs featuring multi-angle (scenes shot from multiple angles) recordings, you can switch among viewing angles during playback.

! This function is available for DVD video. ! During playback of a scene shot from mul-

tiple angles, the angle icon played. Turn angle icon display on or off using the DVD setup menu. For details, refer to Setting the angle icon display on page 47.

is dis-

Slow motion playback

This lets you slow down playback speed. ! This function is available for DVD, DivX

disc and Video CD.

1 Press r and hold during playback.

The icon playback begins.

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2 Press q or r to adjust playback speed during slow motion playback.

Each time you press q or r it changes the speed in four steps in the following order:

1/16—1/8—1/4—1/2

# To return to normal playback, press f. # You cannot operate this step during DivX disc

playback.

Notes

! There is no sound during slow motion play-

back.

! With some discs, images may be unclear dur-

ing slow motion playback.

! Reverse slow motion playback is not possible.

Return to the specified scene

You can return to the specified scene where the DVD you are currently playing has been preprogrammed to return.

! This function is available for DVD video.

% Press RETURN to return to the specified

scene.

# If a specified scene has not been preprogrammed in DVD disc, this function is not possible.

Automatic playback of DVDs

When a DVD disc with DVD menu is inserted, this unit will cancel the DVD menu automatically and start playback from the first chapter of the first title.

! This function is available for DVD video. ! Some DVDs may not operate properly. If

this function is not fully operated, turn this function off and start playback.

% Press AUTO PLAY to turn automatic playback on. AUTO PLAY:ON is displayed.

# To turn automatic playback off, press

AUTO PLAY again.

# When the automatic playback is on, you cannot operate repeating play of DVD disc (refer to Repeating play on page 31).

Displaying text information

When the separately sold display is connected to this unit, the information of currently playing disc will appear on it.

Text information recorded on a disc can be displayed. Text information is displayed on variable message area. ! This function is available for CD and com-

pressed audio disc.

% Press DISPLAY to select the desired text information.

For title entered CD

Play time—DISC TITLE (disc title)

For CD TEXT discs

Play time—DISC TITLE (disc title)— DISC ARTIST (disc artist name)— TRACK TITLE (track title)—TRACK ARTIST

(track artist name)

For WMA/MP3/AAC discs

Play time—ALBUM TITLE (album title)— TRACK TITLE (track title)—FOLDER NAME (folder name)—FILE NAME (file name)— ARTIST NAME (artist name)

Notes

! You can scroll to the left of the title by pressing

and holding DISPLAY.

! Audio CD that contains certain information

such as text and/or number is CD TEXT.

! If specific information has not been recorded

on a disc, NO XXXX will be displayed (e.g., NO NAME).

! Depending on the version of Windows Media

Player used to encode WMA files, album names and other text information may not be correctly displayed.

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