Clarion VS755 User manual

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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 C orporation and other rights
owners . Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision C orporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision C orporation. R everse
engineering or disass embly is prohibited.
R egion Management Information:
R egion Management Information:
This Mobile DVD P layer is designed and
manufactured to respond to the R egion
Management Information that is recorded
on a DVD disc. If the R egion number
described on the DVD disc does not
correspond to the R egion number of this
Mobile DVD P layer, this Mobile DV D
P layer cannot play this disc.
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C ONTE NT S
1. Introduction................................................................6
2. G eneral Information...................................................7
3. C are and Maintenance................................................11
4. G eneral Operation.......................................................15
5. B as ic Operation...........................................................22
6. A dvanced Operation...................................................32
7. S ettings........................................................................36
8. P reference S et Up Menu.............................................38
9. Ins tallation...................................................................40
10. G los s ary..................................................................... 52
11. T rouble S hooting ........................................................53
12. S pec ifications.............................................................54
13. W arranty Information .................................................56
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1. INT R ODUC TION
The C larion VS 755 is a full-featured Digital Media P layer
designed specifically for the mobile environment. It is intended
for use with other C larion multimedia products, and can also
be integrated with many other products as part of a complete
mobile video solution. With a set of auxiliary audio and video
inputs and a digital audio output, the VS 755 can also support
use of optional audio/video components such as camcorders,
videogames, or digital audio processors. TheVS 755 incorporates
many different video output settings to allow the best possible
viewing experience, regardless of what type of video monitor
you may be us ing.
The V S 755 plays DV D discs in NT S C or PAL formats (NTS C
is the standard North American video format), C D-Audio
discs, and C D-recordable discs with MP 3 files . F or more
details on disc types s upported, please see “Discs P layed by
the VS 755.”
The remote control (included) provides access to the full set
of standard DV D functions, such as subtitle control, digital
freeze-frame viewing, viewing from multiple camera angles ,
selection of various language audio s oundtracks, and digital
playback at fast or s low speeds. The VS 755 also supports
direct access to defined points on a DVD or C D.
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Note:
• The VS 755 is designed to be a component in a full audio/video
system. If you have any questions about compatible components ,
such as system controllers, monitors , F M modulators, or other audio/
video products, pleas e contact your authorized C larion dealer.
Acces s ories S upplied with the V S 755
• Infrared (IR ) remote control
• E xternal IR R eceiver for optional applications
• P ower-supply harness and R C A audio and video cables
• Assorted mounting hardware
• Owner•s Manual / Installation G uide
About the R egis tered Marks
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
C orporation and other rights owners . Use of this copyright
protection technology mus t be authorized by Macrovision
C orporation, and is intended for limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision C orporation.
R everse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Temperature and Moisture
If the player is used while the interior of the vehicle is very cold,
condensation may form on the disc or on the internal optical
pickup system and prevent proper playing of the disc. If you
suspect that condensation is an issue, eject the disc and inspect
the playing surface. If necessary, remove the condensation with
a clean soft cloth as described above. If you still experience
problems with playback, you will need to wait for approximately
one hour to allow the VS755 to warm up, and for the condensa-
tion to evaporate. If playback issues continue, please see your
authorized Clarion dealer.
Discs Compatible with VS755
This VS755 is designed and manufactured to play DVD discs
with region code 1.
Supported Discs Formats Unsupported Formats
• DVD video 5, 9, 10, and 18 • DVD-ROM•
Video CD • DVD-RW/DVD-RAM
• Super Video CD • CDV
• CD Audio • CD-G
• MP3 (CD-ROM) • DVDs with Region code
• JPEG image CD 1 and 0 • Kodak photo CD (previously
CDI format)
NOTE:
As a rule, even Burned CDs are supported, however depend-
ing on the blank discs and burning program used, playback
difficulties may arise.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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G E NE R AL INF OR MATION
Macrovis ion
C opyright protection technology developed by Macrovision
C orporation. C opyright owners can protect their videocassettes
from unauthorized recording on VC R s by using
Macrovision technology.
MP 3
Digital audio data compressed in MP E G 1 Layer 3 format.
MP 3 files are approximately ten times smaller than the
non-compressed P C M data.
OS D (On S c reen Dis play)
Information about the disc and player status are displayed directly
on the monitor screen.
P arental guidanc e function
F requently Termed “P arental C ontrol” or “P arental Management Level”,
this function is based on a movie rating ass igned by the MPAA
(Motion P icture Association of America). Depending on the DVD player
setting, this classification enables entire DVDs to be blocked for viewing
by childrenand teenagers. Note - not all DVD.manufacturers support
this rating system.
C urrently, the following levels are officially
recognized by the MPAA:
G (G eneral audience): suitable for all members of the general public
including children.
P G (P arental G uidance): allowed for general viewing but with
parental supervision.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTION: Any inappropriate use of the device may expose
the user to visible/invisible laser rays which exceed the limits
for Class 1 laser products. Do not attempt to repair it yourself
refer servicing it to a trained Clarion authorized dealer.
Copyright Protection
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 other wise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
“Dolby” Digital
Manufactured license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and
Double-Dsymbolare trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories
All rights reserved.
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C AR E AND MAINTE NA NC E
Handling and C leaning DV Ds and C Ds
• Avoid leaving fingerprints on the discs when handling it, never
handle a disc by its edges .
• Always store discs in their protective cases.
• Always ensure that discs are clean and dry before inserting.
• P rotect discs from heat and direct s unlight. Dirt, dust, scratches
and warped discs will cause unit malfunction.
• DO NOT P UT L AB E L S ON DIS C S.
Dis c C leaning
Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the surface of a disc. If a disc is
es pecially dirty use a soft cloth slightly moistened with rubbing
alcohol. Never use solvents such as benzine, or conventional
record cleaners as they may mar the surface of the disc.
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Disc Cleaning
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C AR E AND MAINTE NA NC E
P reparing a New Dis c
New disc may have some roughness around the edge. The DV D
player may not work properly or the video/sound reproduction
may skip if such discs are used. Use a ballpoint pen or pencil to
remove roughness from the edges of the disc.
NOTE :
NE VE R US E AK NIF E OR AS HA R P OB J E C T TO R E MOVE
THE R OUG HNE S S A R OUND T HE E DG E S Y OU MAY HAR M
Y OUR S E L F OR T HE DIS C !
S ervicing the VS 755 DVD P layer in the event a problem arises
with the VS 755, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the
monitor yourself. Opening or attempting to service the monitor will
void the warranty; instead, contact a local C larion dealer for
assistance. T he internal parts are not serviceable by the user. The
VS 755 is a class I laser product, using a laser which could cause
hazardous radiation exposure if improperly disass embled. All
warranty service should be performed by an authorized C larion
service center.
C AUT ION!
C hanges or modifications to this product not approved by the
manufacturer will void the warranty and will violate F C C approval.
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C AR E AND MAINTE NA NC E
F C C Approval
The C larion V S 755 have been tested and found to comply within the
limits of a C lass B digital device, pursuant of P art 15 of the F C C
rules . These limitations are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. T his
equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may caus e
harmful interference to radio communications.
There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does caus e harmful interference to a
radio or television reception, turn off the equipment and contact a
local C larion dealer for assistance. C hanges or modifications to this
product not approved by the manufacturer will void the warranty and
violate F C C Approval.
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Temperature and Mois ture
If the player is used while the interior of the vehicle is very
cold, condensation may form on the disc or on the internal
optical pickup system and prevent proper playing of the disc. If
you suspect that condensation is an issue, eject the disc and
inspect the playing surface. If necessary, remove the condensation
with a clean soft cloth as described above. If you still
experience problems with playback, you will need to wait for
approximately one hour to allow the VS 755 to warm up, and
for the condensation to evaporate. If playback issues continue,
please see your authorized C larion dealer.
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G E NE R A L OP E R ATION
E jecting a Dis c
P ress (E J E C T ) button on the front panel or on the remote control to eject
the disc.
B AS IC P L AY
S topping P layback
- B riefly press (S top) button to pre-stop the unit playback. When
button on the front panel or (P lay) button on the remote control is
pressed, normal playback will continue.
- P ress (S top) button twice to stop the playback and go back to the DVD.
P aus ing P lay / S tep P lay
P ressing on the remote control for the firs t time or pressing on the
front panel during playback will stop playback temporarily. To return to
normal playback, press on the remote control or on the
front panel.
If you play a DVD/V C D/S V C D, press on the remote control again to
stop at the next picture (step function). If you play a C D/MP 3/P icture C D,
pressing on the remote control again is ineffective.
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R apid F orward / R apid R evers e
P ress & during playback. E ach time the button is pressed, the
speed of rapid forward /reverse changes according to the disc as follows .
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G E NE R A L OP E R AT ION
T HE P L A Y E R
F R ONT VIE W
1. P ower ( )
2. E J E C T ( )
3. ME NU
4. IR
5. S OUR C E
6. Disc S lot
10. P LAY /PAUS E ( )
8. S TOP ( )
9. P R E V IOUS ( )
7. NE XT ( )
11. Video and Audio Input
12. R es et
13. / , / cursor buttons
14. E NTE R ( )
15. Indicator Light for DIS C
16. Indicator Light for AV1
17. Indicator Light for AV2
CONTROLS
ENTER
MENU
EJECT
POWER
PREVIOUS NEXT
SOURCE
STOP
PLAY/PAUSE
VIDEO
LAUDIO
R
DISC AV1 AV2
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6
15 16 17
2
4
11
14
13
3
5
7
12
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G E NE R A L OP E R ATION
TUR N THE UNIT ON
After all connections are completed
correctly, press the (P OWE R )
button on the front panel or
(P OWE R ) on the remote control
to turn on the power.
When the unit is on, it will search the
disc automatically. If there is a disc in
the disc slot, the unit will start
playback automatically.
B es ides this,you should turn on
the monitor that connected to
the player.
S tandby S tate
1) When the unit is on, pres s
(P OWE R )
on the front panel or
(P OWE R ) on
the remote control to turn the unit off
temporarily, in order to stop the
playback in a short time and the unit
goes into standby state.
2) In standby state, press
(P OWE R ) onthe front panel or
(P OWE R ) on the remote control
again to recall playback.
And for disc playback, it can realize
memory play function.
CONTROLS
ENTER
MENU
EJECT
POWER
PREVIOUS
NEXT
SOURCE
STOP
PLAY/PAUSE
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
DISC AV1 AV2
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Note:
The unit has screen saver
function(select “ON” in S creen
S aver s etup). If the playback
is stopped and there is not any
button operation in 5 minutes,
it will activate the screen saver
function automatically;
when any button for DVD
function is pres sed, the
screen s aver function will
release automatically.
R emote S ens or (IR )
P oint the remote handset to the
remote sens or IR on the front
panel. R eceive the signal from
the remote handset.
L oading a Dis c
1. Ins ert the disc with printed
side facing up into the disc slot.
2. The player will start
playback automatically.
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G E NE R A L OP E R ATION
R E MOTE C ONT R OL
P reparing the R emote C ontrol
Ins erting the B atteries
1. Open the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the new batteries. Make sure that
the positive and negative terminals of the
batteries are oriented indicated.
3. C lose the cover.
B attery: C R 2032 (B utton battery)
Us ing the R emote C ontrol
F ace the remote control towards the player
front face IR mark (remote control s ignal receiver).
Operation angle: About ±30 degree in each
the direction of the front of the IR mark.
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G E NE R A L O P E R A T IO N
R E MOT E C O NT R O L
L O C AT IO N A ND F UNC T IO N OF K E Y S
POWER
DISPLAY
EJECT
MUTE
ZOOM P/NPBC
1
23
4 5 6
78 9
0
10+
T ION
SOURCE
ANGLE
SETUP
ENTER
SHUFFLE RESUME SUB-T
REPEAT A-B TITLE
PROGRAM GOTO
MENU
CLEAR
1
23 69 2
3
24
25
27
26
19
19
10
21
22 15
17
18
20
12
13
4
5
7
8
11
28
16
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G E NE R A L OP E R AT ION
R E MOTE C ONT R OL
1. P OWE R P ress P OWE R to turn the unit ON or OF F.
2. E J E C T P ress to eject the disc.
3. MUT E P ress to mute the sound.
4. S UB T IT LE C hanging of the S UB T IT LE language on
multisubtitle language DVD disc.
5. ANG LE C hanging of the view angle on multi-angle
DVD disc.
6. DIS P LAY Display s tatistical disc information
during playback.
7. S OUR C E C hanging between DV D mode and AV mode.
8. S E TUP Display the S E TUP menu.
9. PAL/NTS C S witch between PAL mode, NT S C mode and
AUTO mode.
10. G OTO P ress the button to select chapter by numberic
key.C hanging of the sound mode of the VC D/C D
discs.
11. TIT LE Display the TIT LE menu that is stored in DVD disc.
12. ME NU Display the root menu that is stored on the DVD disc.
13. / , / In case of ME NU mode, / , / buttons
served as cursor buttons to select item left/right,
ahead/back.
14. E NTE R C onfirm the Track/C hapter selected with the numeric
buttons or selected with the curs or buttons
on T V screen.
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15. / C hanging for slow forward/ reverse playback motion.
16. P ress to play the disc.
17. / P ress to search forward rapidly &
to search reverse rapidly.
18. / P ress to skip to the next track & press
to skip back one track.
19. P ress it once to pre-stop playback; pres s it twice to
stop playback.
20. P ress it for the first time to pause playback.
P ress it again to resume at the
next picture (step function for DV D/VC D/S V C D).
21. 0-9 Numeric buttons
22. C LE AR When you input a number in error, press the
button to clear it.
23. ZOOM Allows the picture to be increased in size.
24. P BC C hanging between P B C ON and P B C OFF on
the VC D disc only.
25. R ANDOM Allows the track played in random order.
26. P R OG R AM Allows the track played in the order you programmed.
27. R E P E AT S witch the R epeat mode of discs.
28. A-B A-B repeat allows a pass age to be repeated continuously.
G E NE R A L OP E R AT ION
R E MOTE C ONT R OL
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B AS IC OP E R A TION
DVD P L A Y B A C K
Video C Ds with P B C (playbac k c ontrol)
V ideo C Ds with P B C can be played with or without a menu:
- P ress the ME NU button to select
between playback with or without P B C .
P aus e (s till pic ture)
- P ress the button during playback.
- P ress the button once again to resume normal playback.
F as t forward/revers e
- P ress the or button during playback.
E ach time the button is pressed, the speed of fast forward/reverse
changes as follows:
DVD:
Normal - >2x - >4x - >6x - >8x - >20x
VC D/C D/MP 3:
Normal - >2x - >4x - >6x - >8x
S kipping c hapters /tracks
- P ress one of the buttons during playback.
- P ress the button to jump to the next chapter (DV D) or
track (V C D/C D).
- P ress the button to jump to the previous chapter (DV D) or
track (V C D/C D).
Note:
F or some V C D2.0 discs (P AC playback control), the /
buttons may not work.
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