Aquatic AQ-DVD-4 User manual

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WA ER/DUS PROOF DVD MEDIA
CON ROL CEN ER
AQ-DVD-4
WATER/DUST PROOF DVD MEDIA CONTROL CENTER
OWNERS MANUAL
PLEASE EAD THIS INST UCTION MANUAL BEFO E
INSTALLATION AND OPE ATION
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SAFE Y INFORMA ION
AQ-DVD-4
CAUTION:
MOBILE DVD PLAYER IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS MOBILE DVD PLAYER
USES A VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EX-
POSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE MOBILE DVD PLAYER CORRECTLY AS IN-
STRUCTED.
USE OF CONTROLS OR AD USTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND - DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
WA NING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION.
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Product design and specification subject to change without notice. E&OE.
iPod and iPhone are Trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the US and other countries.
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FCC S A EMEN
FCC ID:
MADE IN CHINA
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user
authority to operate the equipment.
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 Macrovi-
sion Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
egion Management Information
Region Management Information: This Mobile DVD Player is designed and manufactured to re-
spond to the Region Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region num-
ber described on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this Mobile DVD
Player, this Mobile DVD Player cannot play this disc.
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AQ-DVD-4 MANUAL CONTENTS
Main Features..............................................................................
Disc Notes....................................................................................
Disc Handling...............................................................................
Installation....................................................................................
12-pin Harness.............................................................................
Location of Controls......................................................................
Main Function of Controls...........................................................
Settings Menu.............................................................................
Settings Operation......................................................................
Audio Menu.................................................................................
Dual Zone Operation...................................................................
Tuner Operation..........................................................................
CD Operation..............................................................................
MP3/WMA Operation..................................................................
DVD Operation...........................................................................
USB Operation...........................................................................
iPod/iPhone Operation...............................................................
System Set Up...........................................................................
Specifications.............................................................................
Trouble Shooting........................................................................
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ROUBLE SHOO ING
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Before going through the checklist check all wiring connections. If any of the problems
persist after checklist has been made consult your nearest Aquatic AV service dealer.
Volume is in minimum
or mute is on
Adjust volume to desired level
or un-mute
MAIN FEA URES
Features
●PLL Synthesizer Stereo adio
●Automatic Memory Storing
●CD/MP3/WMA/MP4/DVD Player
●Fold-down fascia panel
●USB interface
●iPOD / iPHONE interface
●2 ZONE Function
●Wired emote eady (supplied separately)
●The AQ-DVD-4 DVD player can play discs recorded in either PAL or NTSC format.
●Left & ight Stereo Analog audio outputs for connection to external amplifiers.
●Composite video output
●Optional remote handles multi-function software
●(multi-language audio-track/subtitle, multi-angle, multi-story etc) plus all basic
●functions)
FEATU ES
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SPECIFICA IONS
DVD/CD Section
Compatible Disc/Format..........
Signal to Noise Ratio................
Frequency Response...............
Channel Separation.................
Video Section
Color System...........................
Video Output............................
Video Input...............................
Audio Section
Max output power.....................
Max load impedance................
Line out level/load....................
Auxiliary Input Section
Frequency response................
Input Maximum Voltage............
adio Section
FM
Frequency Range.....................
Usable Sensitivity.....................
Stereo Separation....................
S/N Ratio..................................
AM or MW
Frequency Range....................
Usable Sensitivity.....................
S/N Ratio.................................
General
Operating Voltage....................
Grounding System...................
Fuse:........................................
Operating Temperature:...........
Unit Mounting Angle.................
See page 5 for more detailed description
﹥80 dB
20Hz to 20kHz +/-3dB
2 Channel(Stereo)﹥60dB@1kHz
NTSC/PAL/AUTO
Composite 1.0VPP(+/-0.2) 75 ohm
Composite 1.0VPP(+/-0.2) 75 ohm
72W x 4 channels (at 2 Ohms)
2 Ohms
2.0V/10K ohm load
20Hz to 20kHz +/-3dB
1200mV
87.5-107.9MHz(200KHz space) / 87.5-108MHz
≦15dB at S/N 30dB
25dB at 1KHz
50dB
530-1710(10KHz space) / 522-1620kHz
≦40dB at S/N 20dB
40dB
DC 10.7V - 15.6V
Negative Ground
15 Amp Mini ATM Type
-20℃ to 70℃
﹤30°
DISC NO ES
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SUPPO TED DISC TYPES
●Digital Versatile Discs(DVDs)
●Video CDs(VCDs)
●HDCD
●Digital Versatile Discs Recordable(DVD+/-R)
●Digital Versatile Discs Rewritable(DVD+/-RW)
●Compact Discs(CDs)
●CD Recordable(CD-R)
●CD Rewritable (CD-R)
SUPPO TED AUDIO FO MATS
Playback CD-DA and MP3 or WMA digital music file on CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
MP3 and WMA:
Supported Sampling frequencies: 32kHz,44kHz,48kHz
Supported Bit-Rates:64-256kbps variable bit rate.
SUPPO TED VIDEO FO MATS
●Playback IMAGE PEG,DVD
●Video,MP4 on CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
●Noted MP4: Supported decoding MPEG-4 video defined by ISO 14496-2 standard
●8 cm disc
●LD
●CDV,CDI,CDG
●DVD RAM
SUPPO TED DISC TYPES
SUPPO TED AUDIO FO MATS
SUPPO TED VIDEO FO MATS
UNSUPPO TED DISC TYPES
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NTSC/PAL Selection
Using the VOLUME+/- buttons move to the NTSC/PAL button and press ENTER. The
player’s video settings will appear:
Selecting the video setting allows the user to select the TV output (DVD and VCD only). The
following options are available:
NTSC = TV is NTSC. PAL content is played at NTSC resolution and frame rate
PAL = TV is PAL. NTSC content is played at PAL resolution and frame rate.
DEFAULT
Using the VOLUME+/- buttons move to the DEFAULT button and press ENTER.
PAL/NTSC SELECTION
DISC HANDLING
Preparing New Discs with ough Spots
A new disc may have rough edges on its inside and outside edges. If a disc with rough
edges is used, the proper setting will not be performed and the player will not play the disc.
Therefore, remove the rough edges in advance by using a ballpoint pen or pencil as shown
on the right. To remove the rough edges, press the side of the pen or pencil against the in-
side and outside edges of the disc.
Disc Cleaning
Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the surface. If the disc is dirty, use a soft cloth slightly damp-
ened with rubbing alcohol. Never use solvents such as benzene, thinner or conventional
record cleaners as they may scratch the surface of the disc.
A disc may become somewhat scratched (although not enough to make it unusable)
depending on the way it is handled and conditions in the usage environment. Note
these scratches are not an indication of any problem with the player.
DISC CLEANING
P EPA ING DISCS WITH OUGH SPOTS
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Selecting the TV Aspect setting allows the user to select the aspect ratio of the TV (DVD
and VCD only). The following options are available:
4:3 = Aspect ratio of TV is 4:3
16:9 = Aspect ratio of TV is 16:9
Both wide screen and 4:3 contents will fill the entire screen.
PA ENTAL CONT OL ATING
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GE ING S AR ED
AQ-DVD-4
The DVD-4 Media Center is designed for the harsh conditions of the marine environment.
For easy system set-up, mount the Media center so the front panel controls will be easily
accessible from the driver’s seat. In addition, observe the following precautions:
1. Check clearances on both sides of a planned installation before drilling any holes or in-
stalling any screws.
2. When routing RCA audio cables keep them away from power cables and output speaker
wires.
3. Due to the harsh conditions of the marine environment, Always support the back of the
unit with the supplied back strap.
INSTALLATION
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1.Slide mounting can
into DIN opening.
2.Slide backing brackets
into position and tighten
center bolts. Remove
backing brackets handles
by bending backet handles
until they break off.
3.Slide Media Center into
mounting can. Secure
Media Center using supplied
Stainless Steel hardware
and back strap.
Selecting a Parental Control Rating allows the user to set the parental control feature of the
DVD player. Press OK to cycle through the available options:
Kid Safe = Only titles with a parental control setting of 1 are allowed to play
G = Only titles with a parental control setting of 2 or less are allowed to play
PG = Only titles with a parental control setting of 3 or less are allowed to play
PG-13 = Only titles with a parental control setting of 4 or less are allowed to play
PG-R = Only titles with a parental control setting of 5 or less are allowed to play
R = Only titles with a parental control setting of 6 or less are allowed to play
NC-17 = Only titles with a parental control setting of 7 or less are allowed to play
Adult = Allow any title to play (factory default)
1. Parental Control functions only if the D D title has the correct program encoded.
Parental control does not work for CD or CD Audio.
2. Rating can only be changed if the password unlock icon is visible. Rating can not
changed if the password locked is visible.
Using the VOLUME+/- buttons move to the Video button and press ENTER. The player’s
Video settings will appear:
ASPECT ATIO
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PASSWO D SETTINGS
GE ING S AR ED
12-PIN HA NESS
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Password Settings allow the user to enter a password to lock and unlock the parental con-
trol rating of the DVD player. The following options are available:
Unlocked = The parental control is unlocked and may be changed in the Rating selection
(factory default)
Locked = The parental control is locked so no changed may be made to the Rating selec-
tion.
LOCKING THE PASSWO D
Enter four digits using the number keys. Each number entered is overwritten by ”*”. When
all four have been entered press the OK button. The locked icon will appear and the
password is saved in non-volatile memory.
UNLOCKING THE PASSWO D
Enter the four-digit password using the number keys. Each number is overwritten by ”*”.
When all four have been entered, press the OK button, If the password was entered cor-
rectly the unlocked icon will appear and the password is erased from memory.
If the wrong password was entered no change will occur and the user may attempt to enter
the password again.
1.The password is always four digits.
2.If the password is forgotten, the ”back-door” password 8888 will unlock the parental
control.
3.See the explanation on Parental Control Rating on page 34 to see how locking and
unlocking the password has an effect on the Parental Control functions
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AUDIO LANGUAGE SETTINGS
Using the VOLUME+/- buttons to navigate to the AUDIO LANG button and press ENTER.
The player’s Language settings will appear:
Selecting the DVD Audio setting allows the user to select a preferred audio language (DVD
only).
Some D Ds may be played in a different language than selected.
DVD MENU LANGUAGE
Using the VOLUME+/- buttons move to the DVD Menu Language button and press ENTER.
The player’s Language settings will appear:
Selecting the DVD OSD (On Screen Display) Menu setting allows the user to select a pre-
ferred language for the DVD OSD menus and messages.
Some D Ds may not include the pre-selected language. In this case the player auto-
matically displays menus consistent with the disc’s initial language setting.
AUDIO LANGUAGE SETTINGS
DVD MENU LANGUAGE
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Use VOLUME+/- buttons to navigate to the category to be changed. Press ENTER to enter
the settings for desired setup category.
When the category changes are set press either VOLUME+/- button repeatedly to return to
the main setup menu.
Use the VOLUME+/- buttons to select the setting to be changed.
Press ENTER to cycle through each possible option or display a list of the options. When a
list of options appears, press the VOLUME+/- buttons to move among the displayed op-
tions.
Press ENTER again to choose the option and change the setting.
SUBTITLE LANGUAGE SETTINGS
Using the VOLUME+/- buttons move to the SUBTIT LANG button and press ENTER. The
player’s Language settings will appear:
Selecting the subtitle setting allows the user to select a preferred subtitle language (DVD
only)
Some D Ds may be set to display subtitles in a different language than selected.
SUBTITLE LANGUAGE SETTINGS
ENTE ING & NAVIGATING SET UP MENU
Press the SET UP button to enter the setup menu
Press the SET UP button when the setup menu is displayed to exit setup menu.
When the setup menu is entered the following system categories will be shown on the OSD
(On Screen Display).Each system category can be edited accordingly as detailed below.
FUNC ION OF CON ROLS
POWE ON/OFF
Press the POWER button to turn the unit ON or OFF
PANEL OPEN
Press OPEN button to open the front panel/fascia and reveal disc slot.
MUTE
Short press the MUTE button to mute the audio output and “MUTE” will appear on the
display. Press the MUTE button again to restore the audio output to the previous level.
MODE
Short press the MODE button to cycle through the available modes of operation as indi-
cated on the display panel. Available modes are RADIO, DISC, AV IN, USB, IPOD.
VOLUME UP/DOWN
Press the volume up or volume down buttons to control volume to the desired level.
When the volume is adjusted the level is shown on the display panel as a number and
guage bar ranging from 00 (lowest) to 50 (highest).
12V DC EXTE NAL T IGGE S
This unit has two buttons 12V trigger buttons named 12V-1 and 12V-2. These can be used
to transmit switching or ‘trigger’ signals, capable of driving 12VDC/350mA and operating re-
lays for external equipment (not supplied) such as deck lighting etc.
The 2 triggers will be activated ON/OFF via the following.
●Trigger 1 : Short press
●Trigger 2 : Short press
To reset the main unit
Open the front panel/fascia and use a pencil or any non-metallic object to press & hold the
reset button for five seconds to reset the main unit and the unit will return to the factory de-
fault settings.
To reset the DVD settings
When the DVD is playing press AS/PS button to enter the Menu. Select DEFAULT then se-
lect RESTORE and press ENTER to confirm. The DVD Setting will resume to factory default
value.
Ejecting the Disc
Open the front panel and press the E ECT button to eject the disc. Close the front panel
manually.
MAIN FUNCTION CONT OLS
ESET FUNCTIONS
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SE INGS MENU
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●VOL PGM: Programmable turn on volume
●LOC/DIST: Tuner seek mode
●STEREO/MONO: Tuner audio
●AREA: Tuner freq. Step spacing
●BEEP TONE: ON/OFF
●CONTRAST: Display
●DIMMER: High/Middle/Low
●LOW BATTERY: 10.5V low battery alert on/off
●RDS MENU: Tuner RDS mode
To access the SETTINGS menu press and hold the SETTINGS button more than 3
seconds.
SETTINGS menu list will be displayed for 5 seconds on the LCD. If no other buttons are
pressed within the 5 second time-out the unit will exit the SETTINGS mode.
To navigate through the menu use VOLUME +/- buttons.
Press the ENTER button to select the item and enter into the sub menu.
To adjust the selected SETTINGS sub-menu item, press the VOLUME +/- buttons.
After the selected SETTINGS item has been changed press button to return to the pre-
vious item. If no other buttons are pressed within the 5 second time-out the unit will exit
SETTINGS mode.
SETTINGS MENU FUNCTIONS
ACCESSING SETTINGS MENU
iPOD & iPHONE OPERA ION
PAUSE/PLAY BUTTON
Press to pause playback. Press again to resume normal playback.
P EVIEW/INT O BUTTON
Press INT button to play first ten seconds of each file and “INTRO ALL” will appear on
the LCD.
Press INT button again to exit this mode.
EPEAT PLAYBACK BUTTON
Press RPT button to repeat play the current song. The song will repeat until repeat play
is disabled.
Press RPT again to disable the repeat function.
AMDOM PLAYBACK BUTTON
Press RDM button to enter shuffle play of all songs on the iPOD.
Press RDM again to disable the random function.
IPOD/IPHONE VIDEO FILES
The AQ-DVD-4 unit can support iPod Video display output, however it is not able to select
any VIDEO FILE or VIDEO ALBUM which is contained in the iPod Video.
The AQ-DVD-4 will only automatically select music album or file regardless the connected
Video iPod last playing is a Video File or Album. If user wants to select and playback a
video file on the iPod Video follow the steps below:
Press SEARCH button to enter NAVI search files, press the VOLUME+/- buttons to se-
lect video file.
Press ENTER button to enter iPod Video files and the iPod now is controllable and the de-
sire playback video file can be selected on the iPod/iPhone itself.
Once selected a video it will automatically display on the unit through the AQ-DVD-4 video
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IPOD/IPHONE CHA GING
While connected to the unit the iPod/iPhone will automatically start re-charging,
so long as the AQ-DVD-4 has power ON.
DISPLAY IPOD/IPHONE INFO ON LCD
The AQ-DVD-4 unit can display the Song, Artist, Album name and elapsed time on the LCD
display during iPod/iPhone playback.
SEA CHING IPOD/IPHONE
In the iPod/iPhone playback mode press BAND to enter into the iPod/iPhone NAVI
searching mode
Use the VOLUME+/- buttons to navigate and press the ENTER button to enter iPod/iPhone
search methods as below:
1) Playlists
2) Artists
3) Albums
4) Genres
5) Songs
6) Composers
7) Audiobooks
8) Podcasts
Once the desired searching method is highlighted, and within 20 seconds, press the
ENTER button to confirm and enter the chosen search mode.
Press the VOLUME+/- buttons to navigate through the Albums, Artists, Songs etc contained
in the iPod/iPhone.
Press the ENTER button to confirm and play the selected song
During the searching mode press BAND to move back to the last upper level of Albums,
Playlists, Genres etc.
SKIP SONGS
Short press the TRACK UP or TRACK DOWN buttons to skip to the next or previ-
ous song on the iPod/iPhone.
FAST FO WA D / FAST EVE SE
Press and hold Press the TRACK UP or TRACK DOWN button for more than 2
seconds to fast forward or fast reverse through the song.
SE INGS OPERA ION
DESC IPTION OF SETTING FUNCTIONS
VOL PGM
Allows volume level to be set when the unit is turned on. VOL PGM 20 is the default setting.
Press the VOLUME +/- buttons to set to the desired VOL PGM level.
If in normal operation the volume is set louder than the VOL PGM value, the unit will revert
back to the set VOL PGM level when the unit is next turned on. If in normal operation the
volume is set lower than the VOL PGM value, the unit will maintain this level when next
turned on. Maximum VOL PGM level is 23.
LOC/DIST
Press the VOLUME +/- buttons to select LOCAL or DISTANCE mode. This feature is used
to determine the strength of the signals at which the tuner will lock on to during automatic
tuning. DISTANCE is the default setting, allowing the radio to tune into a broader range of
signals. To set the unit to select only strong local stations press the volume+/- button until
LOCAL appears in the display.
STE EO/MONO
STEREO is the default setting. User now has 5 seconds to adjust it from STEREO to
MONO by using SETTINGS OPERATION VOLUME+/- key.
A EA
“USA” is the default setting. User now has 5 seconds to select “USA” to “EUROPE” by
pressing the VOLUME+/-.
BEEP TONE
ON is the default setting. User now has 5 seconds to adjust from ON to OFF by pressing
the VOLUME+/- buttons.
CONT AST
CONTRAST 5 is the default setting. The user has 5 seconds to change it from 0-10 by
pressing the VOLUME+/- buttons.
DIMME
The dimmer feature of the display is set to DIMMER HIGH by default. User can use the
VOLUME+/- buttons to adjust it to High, Middle or Low.
LOW BATTE Y ALA M
LOW BATTERY OFF is the default setting. User now has 5 seconds to use the VOLUME+/-
buttons to adjust it from OFF to ON.
If LOW BATTERY ON is selected the alarm unit will sound a beep tone over the speaker
output. The visual warning “LOW BATT” message will be displayed on the LCD. If selected
LOW BATTERY OFF no alert will be sounded and the “LOW BATT” message will not be dis-
played when in low voltage state.
DESC IPTION OF SETTINGS FUNCTIONS
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1) Traffic Alert (TA)
TA SEEK is the default setting. User now has 5 seconds to select TA SEEK or TA ALARM by
pressing the VOLUME+/- buttons
TA SEEK
When a newly tuned station does not receive TP information for several seconds, the radio
retunes to next station which has not the same station (PI) as the last station, but has the
TP information. When TP information gets lost at the current station for retune time which is
set by RETUNE SHORT (30 sec.) or RETUNE LONG (90 sec.), the radio start to retune to
next same PI station. When same PI station does not catch in 1 cyclic search, the radio re-
tunes to next station with TP information.
TA ALA M
When this mode is selected any automatic retune mode is not activated. Only double beep
sound (ALARM) is output.
When a newly tuned station does not have TP information for several seconds, beeps come
out. When TP information gets lost at the current station for retune time, the beep sound is
out-putted. When newly tuned station has not RDS signal PI SEEK is suppressed some-
what.
2) Program Identification
PI MUTE is the default setting. User now has 5 seconds to select : PI MUTE to PI SOUND
by pressing the VOLUME+/- buttons.
While AF switching is implemented in C201 station, AF can switch to 100MHz, which is non
genuine AF (where, different PI with same AF) in short “DIP” with same AF) in short “DIP”.
If a car cruises that critical area back and forth, an oscillation phenomenon can be occurred,
because the different PI code can be received from 100 MHz with “XXX” PI.
The car radio has special procedure to reduce even this kind of unavoidable situation how-
ever there is a limit to be escaped from this serious case perfectly. In that serious case, 2
mode is selectable as follows:
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SE INGS OPERA ION - RDS MENU
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DS - T AFFIC ALE T (TA)
DS - P OG AMME IDENTIFICATION
iPOD & iPHONE OPERA ION
IPOD OPE ATION
●iPod 1G: Not Supported
●iPod 2G: Not Supported
●iPod 3G: Firmware Version2.2
●iPod Mini: All versions
●iPod 4G: All versions
●iPod Photo: All versions
●iPod Nano: All versions
●iPod 5G(Video): All versions
●iPhone: All versions
●iPhone 3G: All versions
●iPhone 3GS: All versions
●iPhone 4: All versions
The AQ-DVD-4 allows direct control of the IPOD from the front panel control buttons and will
display IPOD song information on the unit’s LCD display.
PLAYING & CONT OLLING iPOD/ iPHONE
SWITCH TO IPOD/IPHONE MODE
When the unit is powered ON and iPod/iPhone is connected to the 30 pin connector, press
the MODE button to change to iPod/iPhone mode and the unit will display “IPOD” then
“IPOD READING” shortly after. The music files contained in the iPod/iPhone will then auto-
matically playback.
TU NING IPOD/IPHONE POWE ON/OFF
The iPod/iPhone power turns on automatically as soon as it is connected to the 30 Pin
connector and so long as the power is ON.
The iPod/iPhone power can be turned OFF by removing the iPod from the 30 Pin Connector
or if the AQ-DVD-4 is turned OFF. Under this condition the iPod/iPhone will initially go into
pause mode and then into sleep mode approximately two minutes later.
While the iPod/iPhone is connected the power can not be turned on/off from the
iPod/iPhone itself.
iPOD/ iPHONE COMPATIBILITY
When connected to the AQ-D D-4 the iPod/iPhone will display the message shown
below:
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USB OPERA ION
AQ-DVD-4
Mode change to USB memory device
Connect the USB memory device to the USB connector of the unit and repeatly press the
MODE button until “USB” is displayed on LCD. The unit can playback the
MP3/WMA/ PEG/MPEG4 format which are stored into the USB memory device.
USB FILE PLAYBACK & OPE ATION
USB device playback and operation functions are the same as the operation of MP3/WMA.
Please refer to page 23.
If important files are stored on the USB device do not connect it to the AQ-D D-4 unit
to play as operation could result in file loss. Aquatic A assumes no responsibility for
any loss of data.
PLAYING & CONT OLLING USB FILES
Once the unit reads the USB memory device successfully the first file on the USB memory
device will start playback automatically.
NAVI SEA CH BUTTON
1. Press the SEARCH button to display the USB folders on LCD.
2. Press VOLUME+/- buttons to navigate folders.
3. Press the ENTER button to enter the selected folder. A list of all files within the folder will
be displayed on the LCD.
4. Press VOLUME+/- buttons to navigate to the desired file
5. Press ENTER button to play and the following picture will appear on the monitor.
SE INGS OPERA ION - RDS MENU
PI SOUND
When above different PI sound (DIP) is heard once in a while, the DIP’s sound will be heard
for a short time.
PI MUTE
Under above same situation, a mute sound will be heard for a short time.
3) ETUNE
RETUNE SHORT is the default setting. User now has 5 seconds to select RETUNE SHORT
or RETUNE LONG by pressing the VOLUME+/- buttons.
The initial time of automatic TA search or PI search modes is selected.
When PI information is not caught for retune time, the radio starts to retune to next same PI
station. When same PI station does not catch 1 cyclic search, the radio goes to last station
and waits for several minutes until PI code is received.
ETUNE L mode: Selected as 90 seconds.
ETUNE S mode: Selected as 30 seconds.
4) MASK
MASK DIP is the default setting. User now has 5 seconds to select MASK DIP to MASK ALL
by pressing the VOLUME+/- buttons.
The AF frequency (which has different PI or NO RDS signal with high field strength) is
masked during checking PI when the unit searches AF. The unit doesn’t search this AF
(DIP) for few minutes.
In the case of the AF of NO RDS signal with high field strength, if the real AF is wrongly
masked as DIP by some interference, the unit hesitates to search real Afs. For this reason,
the unit has the user option (MASK DPI) which doesn’t mask the AF of NO RDS signal with
high field strength.
In MASK DPI mode, the wrong sound or long mute (according to PI SOUND or PI MUTE)
can be heard from the AF station which has NO RDS signal and of which the field strength
is higher than that of the currently tuning AF (station). But, these phenomenons are rare and
the user will hardly Europe.
DS - ETUNE
DS - MASK
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MASK DPI
Masked only the AF which has different PI.
MASK ALL
Masked the AF which has different PI and NO RDS signal with high field strength. hear the
wrong sound in whole
5) EON TA
EON TA LOCAL is the default setting. User now has 5 seconds to select EON TA LOCAL to
EON TA DISTANCE by pressing the VOLUME+/-.
EON TA LOCAL
When the filed strength level of EON linked is less than threshold level, the radio does not
switch that station, and a customer can hardly listen to any disturbances.
When EON TA LOCAL mode is selected, “EON TA LO” on numeric
display is indicated for a few seconds.
EON TA DISTANCE
EON TA switch is tried to implemented by the information of current station.
When EON TA DISTANCE mode is selected, “EON TA DX” on numeric display is indicated
for a few seconds.
The RDS data used are the PI, PS, AF, TP, TA, EON and PTY data.
6) TA VOL
TA VOL 10 is the default setting. User now has 5 seconds to change it from 0-50 by press-
ing the VOLUME+/- buttons.
7) EGION
REGION OFF is the default setting. User now has 5 seconds to select REGION OFF to
REGION ON by press the VOLUME+/- buttons.
Some broadcasting stations change their program from normal broadcasting to regional
broadcasting for a certain time period. When in REGION ON mode the current listening pro-
gram remains unchanged. When in REGION OFF mode it allows the reception moves to
the regional station.
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SE INGS OPERA ION - RDS MENU
AQ-DVD-4
DS - EON TA
DS - TA VOL
DS - EGION
DVD OPERA ION
DVD AUDIO BUTTON
Long press DVD AUDIO button during DVD playback to change the audio language.
The OSD (On Screen Display) indicates the current setting by giving the audio track num-
ber, language, audio type, and number of channels. For example:
The first press of DVD AUDIO will display the current selected language. Subsequent
presses cycle to the next audio language.
Some OSDs allow audio selection change only via the disc menu.
When a new disc is inserted into the unit the default setting will be enabled.
ON SC EEN DISPLAY (OSD) BUTTON
Short press OSD to display the time elapsed, the disc type, current chapter (DVD) and
total number of chapters or tracks. Also displayed (for DVD only) is the current title and total
number of titles. For example, the OSD may display:
The OSD in MPEG4 file will display the file name, MPEG4 version, file size and frame
rate.
SET UP BUTTON
When the DVD disc is being played or under stop mode the SET UP button on the con-
trol panel provides the following function:
Long press SET UP button to bring up the system Setup Menu.
Please refer to the related description in (PAGE 31) for detailed operation of SET UP.
After pressing the SET UP button the LCD will display “SET UP”.
Use Track Up/Down / buttons to navigate cursor Left/Right through the SET UP
items shown on the monitor.
Use Volume+/- buttons to navigate cursor through the SET UP items shown on the monitor.
Press ENTER button to confirm the item selected on the Monitor.
Short press SET UP or PLAY button to resume the DVD playback.
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DVD OPERA ION
AQ-DVD-4
PLAYING & CONT OLLING DVDs
D D operation will require an external monitor (not supplied) to be connected to the
AQ-D D-4 unit (see page 8).
Insert a DVD disc into the unit and playback will automatically start from the beginning of
the disc. The DVD MENU (ROOT or TITLE) of the DVD disc will appear on the monitor and
ROOT will be displayed on the LCD of the AQ-DVD-4.
DVD MENU BUTTON
Press DVD MENU button for less than 3 seconds to enter the DVD MENU or ROOT of
the DVD disc.
Use TRACK DOWN/UP / as left/right navigation direction button. Use VOLUME+/-
buttons as up/down direction button. Use ENTER as OK button.
PAUSE/PLAY BUTTON
Press to pause playback. Press again to resume normal playback.
P EVIEW/INT O BUTTON
Press INT button to play first ten seconds of each file in the current folder and “INTRO
DIR” will appear on the LCD.
Press INTRO button for second time to play first ten seconds of each file in all folders.
“INTRO ALL” will appear on LCD.
Press INTRO button for a third time to exit this mode.
FAST FO WA D & FAST BACKWA D &
Long press FAST FORWARD to fast forward through the disc. Each time the button is
pressed a new speed (2X, 4X, 8X or 20X) is selected. Press PLAY to resume normal
playback.
Long press FAST REVERSE to fast reverse through the disc. Each time the button is
pressed a new speed (2X, 4X, 8X or 20X) is selected. Press PLAY to resume normal
playback.
EPEAT PLAYBACK BUTTON
Short press RPT button to repeat the current song. The song will repeat until repeat
play is disabled.
Press RPT button again to disable current song repeat play.
AUDIO MENU
SUBWOOFE MENU
EQUALIZE MENU
Short press AUDIO button to access the audio menu. User can navigate through the audio
menu items by pressing the VOLUME+/- button repeatedly. Once the desired menu item ap-
pears on the display, press the ENTER button to select the menu item to be adjusted and
adjust using the VOLUME+/- buttons within 5 seconds. Press button to return to the
upper menu item.
BASS
User has 5 seconds to use the VOLUME+/- buttons to adjust the desired bass level range
from -10 to +10.
T EBLE
User has 5 seconds to use the VOLUME+/- buttons to adjust the desired treble level range
from -10 to +10.
BALANCE
User has 5 seconds to use the VOLUME+/- buttons to adjust the Balance between the right
and left speakers from 10R (full right) to 10L (full left). L=R represents equal balance be-
tween the right and left speakers.
FADE
User has 5 seconds to use the VOLUME+/- button to adjust the Fader between the front
and rear speakers from 10R (full rear) to 10F (full front). ”F=R” represents equal balance be-
tween the front and rear speakers.
SUB-W ON/OFF
Subwoofer off is the default setting. User now has 5 seconds to select OFF to ON by press-
ing the VOLUME+/- buttons.
SUBWOOFE F EQUENCY
User has 5 seconds to use the VOLUME+/- buttons to select the three different Low pass fil-
ters (80Hz,120Hz or 160Hz).
The Sub-woofer LPF control is only applicable if the unit is equipped with the optional
sub-woofer line out, and only if the unit is connected to an optional sub-woofer amp
and speaker.
SUBWOOFE VOLUME LEVEL
User has 5 seconds to use the volume up or down button to adjust the Sub-woofer volume
level from “00” to “50”
User has 5 seconds to use VOLUME+/- to select desired audio mode. There are five
modes: OFF→FLAT→ROCK→POP→CLASSIC
AUDIO MENU
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DUAL ZONE OPERA ION
AQ-DVD-4
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DUAL ZONE - AV INPUT
DUAL ZONE - ON/OFF
DUAL ZONE - ZONE OPE ATION
The unit can be connected to a portable audio player through the AV IN cable on the back of
the unit. You can press MODE button to change the mode to AV IN mode.
The unit is equipped with Dual Zone operation. This function is used to select a different
audio output source for Front (Zone 1) and Rear (Zone 2) speakers. The details of Dual
Zone operation are as follows:
OFF is the default setting. Press the 2-ZONE button on the control panel and press the
VOLUME+/- button to select between Dual Zone ON or OFF then press ENTER to confirm
the selection. The “2-ZONE” icon will appear on the LCD after Dual Zone is selected ON.
Once Dual Zone ON is selected short press the 2 ZONE button repeatedly to change
between the Zone 1(Front) and Zone 2(Rear) sources.
If Front Zone (Zone 1) is selected the user has 10 seconds to navigate through the different
modes (Radio﹥Disc﹥USB﹥iPOD﹥AV IN) by using the VOLUME+/- buttons.
Press ENTER button to confirm selection for Front speaker audio output.
If Rear Zone (Zone 2) is selected, user has 10 seconds to navigate through different modes
(Radio﹥Disc﹥USB﹥iPOD﹥AV IN) by using the VOLUME+/- buttons.
Press ENTER button to confirm selection for Rear speaker audio output.
If no selection is made within 5 seconds the unit will resume to the previous mode.
OPE ATE FUNCTION OF ZONE 1 / ZONE 2
When 2-ZONE is turned ON the MODE button is used to change between Zone 1 &
Zone 2 sources.
Press MODE button repeatedly to change between Zone 1 and Zone 2 modes.
DEFAULT SETTING WHEN ZONE 2 IS ON
The default source/mode for Zone 1 is Radio & Zone 2 is Radio
The default volume level is 20 for both Zone 1 & Zone 2 audio outputs (or the volume level
set as VOL PGM level set in the Settings Menu detailed on page 11).
MP3/WMA OPERA ION
ANDOM PLAYBACK BUTTON
Press RDM button to active shuffle playback function and all songs on the USB will be
played in random mode.
Press RDM a second time to active the RANDOM DIR function. All the songs in the cur-
rent folder will be played in random mode.
Press RDM a third time to disable random playback.
SELECTING DI ECT UP/DOWN
Press DIR- or DIR+ button to select previous or next folder.
MP3/WMA OPE ATION - MONITO
When a MP3/WMA disc is inserted into the player and the following picture will appear on
the monitor.
NAVI SEA CH BUTTONS
When playing MP3/WMA discs press SEARCH button to enter NAVI SEARCH.
Press the VOLUME+/- buttons to select MUSIC or PHOTO files and press ENTER to play.
NAVI SEA CH
Press SEARCH button to view MP3/WMA folders on LCD.
Press VOLUME+/- buttons to select a folder and press ENTER button to enter this folder. It
will list all files of the folder on LCD.
Press VOLUME+/- buttons to select a file and press ENTER button to play. The following
picture will appear if using an external monitor.
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MP3/WMA OPERA ION
AQ-DVD-4
PLAYING & CONT OLLING MP3/WMA FILES
T ACK SELECT or
The player plays the first track automatically. When the track is finished the second track will
begin playing and the displayed track number will be updated.
Press the TRACK UP or TRACK DOWN button for less than one second to skip to
the next or previous track on the CD. The selected track number will appear on the display.
Press and hold Press the TRACK UP or TRACK DOWN button for 2 seconds to
fast forward or fast reverse through the disc.
PAUSE/PLAY BUTTON
Press to pause playback. Press again to resume normal playback.
FAST FO WA D & FAST EVE SE or
Press FAST FORWARD to fast forward through the disc. Each time the button is
pressed a new speed (2X,4X,8X or 20X) is selected.
Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Press FAST REVERSE to fast reverse through the disc. Each time the button is
pressed a new speed(2X,4X,8X or 20X) is selected.
Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
EPEAT PLAYBACK BUTTON
Press RPT button to active the repeat function. The current song will be repeatly
played.
Press RPT again to active the REPEAT DIR function. All files in the current folder will
be played repeatly.
Press RPT a third time to disable the repeat function.
P EVIEW/INT O BUTTON
Short press INT button to play first ten seconds of each file in the current folder and
“INTRO DIR” will appear on the LCD.
Press INT button for a second time to play first ten seconds of each file and “INTRO
ALL” will appear on the LCD.
Press INT button for a third time to exit intro mode.
UNER OPERA ION
FM BAND OPE ATION
TUNING UP / DOWN
USING & STO ING P ESET STATIONS
STE EO / MONO TUNE OPE ATION
Press BAND to change between FM bands and AM (MW) bands. The reception band
will change in the following order:
FM1--FM2--FM3--AM1(MW1) --AM2(MW2)
MANUAL TUNING
Press and hold the TUNING up or TUNING down button for more than 3 seconds to
active the manual tuning mode. The radio frequency will tune up or down rapidly and will
stop when you released the button. If buttons have not been pressed for 5 seconds, it will
return to Auto Seek tuning mode
AUTO SEEK TUNING
Short press the TUNING up or down buttons to seek the next station automatically.
Six numbered buttons store and recall stations for each band
AUTO STO E (AS)
Select a band (if needed). Press and hold AS/PS button for 3 seconds. It will select 6
strong stations and store them in the current band automatically.
P ESET SCAN (PS)
Scan stations stored in the current band. Select a band (if needed). Short press AS/PS
button. The unit will scan and listen to each preset station for 5 seconds.
Press AS/PS button again to stop scanning when the desired station is found.
STE EO
The unit will automatically pick up a stereo signal when available. When in stereo mode, the
“ST” icon appears on the LCD. When no stereo signal is available the unit will automatically
revert to mono operation and “ST” icon will not be displayed.
MONO
When you select the MONO mode the unit will output MONO a signal.
Select MONO mode to reduce noise if the radio signal is weak.
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UNER OPERA ION
AQ-DVD-4
DS FUNCTION
SPEECH & MUSIC P OG AM TYPES
AF BUTTON
ON is the default setting for AF mode. “AF” icon is displayed on the LCD. AF search is acti-
vated when reception is bad.
Press the AF button for more than 3 seconds to turn OFF AF mode and the “AF” icon will
disappear.
TA BUTTON
Press and hold the TA button for more than 3 seconds to turn on TA mode. The “TA” icon
appears on the LCD. Press the TA button again to turn off TA mode. ”TA” icon will disappear
on the LCD.
When traffic announcement is transmitted, regardless of the mode, traffic announcement is
received.
When TA is on SEEK, SCAN, AUTO MEMORY functions can be received or saved only
when traffic program identification code has been received.
When TA is ON traffic program identification code is not received during specified time. TA
ALARM : NO TA / TP is displayed and alarm is set off. TA SEEK : TA SEEK is activated.
PTY BUTTON
PTY is displayed when PTY button is pressed. If there are no keys pressed for 5 seconds,
previously selected PTY is searched. During 1 LOOP, i desired PTY is not found, NO PTY
Press PTY button and “PTY MUSIC” will be displayed for 5 seconds
Press ENTER to access the PTY MUSIC program menu and use VOLUME+/- buttons to
cycle through the different program types as detailed below.
Press ENTER button to select the desired music type.
●POP MUSIC
●ROCK MUSIC EASY LISTENING
●LIGHT CLASSICS M
●SERIOUS CLASSICS
●OTHER MUSIC
●AZZ MUSIC
●COUNTRY MUSIC
●NATIONAL MUSIC
●OLDIES MUSIC
●FOLK MUSIC
CD OPERA ION
P EVIEW/INT O BUTTON
Press INT button to play first ten seconds of each track. “INTRO ALL” will appear on the
LCD.
Press INT again to stop intro and listen to the track and “INTRO ALL” will no longer be
displayed.
ANDOM PLAYBACK BUTTON
Short press RDM button to active the random playback function
Press RDM again to disable the random playback function.
SELECTING DI ECT UP / DOWN
Press DIR- or DIR+ button to select up ten songs or down ten songs.
CD OPE ATION WITH MONITO
When audio CD is inserted into the player and the following picture will appear on the moni-
tor.
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CD OPERA ION
AQ-DVD-4
PLAYING & CONT OLLING CDs
PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
Press to pause playback.
Press again to resume the playback.
FAST FO WA D & FAST EVE SE or
Press and hold FAST FORWARD for 3 seconds to fast forward through the disc. Each
time the button is pressed a new speed (2X, 4X, 8X or 20X) is selected.
Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
Press and hold FAST REVERSE for 3 seconds to fast reverse through the disc. Each
time the button is pressed a new speed (2X, 4X, 8X or 20X) is selected.
Press PLAY to resume normal playback.
T ACK SELECT or
Short press the TRACK UP or TRACK DOWN button to skip to the next or previous
track on the CD, The selected track number will appear on the display.
Press and hold Press the TRACK UP or TRACK DOWN button for more than 2
second to fast forward or fast reverse through the disc. CD play starts when the button is re-
leased.
EPEAT BUTTON
Short press RPT button to active the repeat function. It will play the current song re-
peatly.
Press RPT again to disable the repeat function.
ENTE BUTTON
Use this button to confirm selections.
SEA CH (BAND/SEA CH)
When playback VCD disc, Press this button to select PBC on/off.
When playback CDDA/DVD disc, press this button no function.
UNER OPERA ION
Press PTY button then press the VOLUME+/- buttons to navigate to PTY SPEECH and
“PTY SPEECH” will be displayed for 5 seconds
Press ENTER button to access the PTY SPEECH program menu and use VOLUME+/- but-
tons to navigate the desired program types detailed below.
Press ENTER button to select the desired speech type.
●NEWS
●CURRENT AFFAIRS
●INFORMATION
●SPORT
●EDUCATION
●DRAMA
●CULTURES
●SCIENCE
●VARIED
●WEATHER
●FINANCE
●CHILDREN’S PROGS
●SOCIAL AFFAIRS
●RELIGION
●PHONE IN
●TRAVEL & TOURING
●LEISURE & HOBBY
●DOCUMENTARY
AF: Alternative Frequencies
Frequency list of broadcasting stations transmitting the same program
TP: Traffic Program Identification
Identification data for traffic information-broadcasting station
TA: Traffic Announcement Identification
Identification data showing traffic information is being transmitted or not
PTY: Program Type Code
Contents of programs such as news, light music, sports etc
GENE AL TUNE OPE ATION
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