Macrom MDVD5551R User manual

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Contents
Contents
Safety precautions..........................................1
Notices......................................................2
Main features................................................3
Device connection and Installation
Parking brake connection.......................................4
Reverse connection...........................................4
Electrical Connections Overall Diagram........................... 4
Notes of installation...........................................5
Installation procedure......................................... 5
Before using
Front panel..................................................7
Remote Controller.............................................8
Remote Controller for Front Zone..............................8
Remote Controller for Rear Zone...............................9
Notes of remote controller using...............................10
Uninstall Battery...........................................10
Install Battery.............................................10
Basic operations
Reset the unit...............................................11
Power on / off............................................... 11
Volume Adjustment...........................................11
Mute...................................................... 11
Playing sources switching..................................... 11
Open / Close the Monitor.......................................12
Adjust the monitor angle.......................................12
Display modes switching.......................................12
Image setting................................................12
Audio setting................................................13
Advance functions
TFT monitor auto open........................................14
Auto brightness control....................................... 14
Line mute...................................................14
When parking brake applied....................................14
When Reverse Driving........................................ 14
Mechanism overloaded protection...............................14
Radio mode
Mode selecting..............................................15
User Interface (UI) of Radio mode............................... 15

Contents
Contents
Radio band selection..........................................16
Automatic tuning............................................. 16
Manual tuning................................................16
Auto memory store (AMS) function............................... 17
Scan preset stations...........................................17
Local radio station seeking (LOC)................................17
RDS operations
Brief introduction of RDS.......................................18
Search the PTY...............................................18
PTY alarm...................................................19
TA function...................................................19
AF (Alternative Frequency lists) function...........................20
Region......................................................20
CT (Clock Time)...............................................20
RT (Radio Text)...............................................20
PI search....................................................20
Setup of RDS................................................ 20
DVD mode
Loading a disc................................................21
Play/ Pause..................................................21
Stop playback................................................21
Fast Forward (FF) / Fast Reverse (FR).............................21
Slow Forward (SF) / Slow Reverse (SR)............................21
Playback the previous / next file..................................21
Repeat Playback..............................................22
Repeat A-B function (for DVD/ VCD/CD)...........................22
Random Playback.............................................22
Intro playback................................................22
GOTO Search function (for DVD/VCD)............................ 22
Direct track selection (for CD/VCD)...............................23
Audio channel selection........................................23
Alter between 2-ch and 6-ch.....................................24
Disc Menu (for DVD only).......................................24
PBC (Playback Control) function (for VCD only).....................24
Subtitle language selection (for DVD only)......................... 25
View angle selection.......................................... 25
Zoom...................................................... 25
Playback information..........................................25
Mp3 / WMA file playback........................................27

Contents
Contents
SD card mode
Mode selecting...............................................28
User Interface (UI) of SD card mode.............................. 28
Play/ Pause................................................. 28
Stop playback................................................28
Playback the previous / next file..................................29
Repeat Playback..............................................29
Random Playback.............................................29
Direct track selection (for CD/VCD)...............................29
Audio channel selection........................................29
Alter between 2-ch and 6-ch.....................................29
Change page.................................................2 9
Change direction............................................. 29
System setup
................................30
ASP CONFIG................................................30
GENERAL SETUP............................................ 31
SCREEN CAL................................................31
DVD setup
LANGUAGE.................................................32
VIDEO......................................................32
AUDIO..................................................... 32
SPK CONFIG................................................33
PRO LOGIC Ⅱ............................................... 34
RATING.....................................................34
Load Factory.................................................35
TV mode
Mode selecting...............................................36
Automatic tuning..............................................36
Manual tuning................................................36
Auto memory store (AMS) function................................36
Scan preset channels..........................................36
Change TV channel............................................36
Display TV channel number.....................................36
Other modes
AUX IN mode.................................................37
Rearview camera mode.........................................37
Navigation mode..............................................37
Rear Zone...................................................37
Parameter adjustment procedures

Troubleshooting
Meanings of familiar characters..................................38
General problems.............................................39
TFT monitor................................................. 40
FM / AM radio................................................40
DVD player..................................................41
MP3/WMA playback...........................................41
Basic knowledge
Basic knowledge of disc........................................42
Disc icons.................................................42
Disc symbols..............................................42
Caution of disc using........................................43
Basic knowledge of DVD/VCD/CD/MP3............................44
AV contents structure of DVD.................................44
AV contents structure of VCD................................ 44
Glossaries of DVD/VCD/CD................................. 44
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound............................ 47
About MP3 files............................................48
Specifications..............................................51
Contents
Contents

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Safety precautions
Safety precautions
1. Only connect the unit to a 12-volt power
supply with negative grounding.
2. Never install this unit where the operation &
condition for safety driving is restrained.
3. Never use the video display function in the
front when driving to prevent the violation of
laws & regulations and also to reduce the
risk of traffic accident except using for rear
view video camera.
4. Never disassemble or adjust the unit with-
out any professional operation.For details,
please consult any professional car shop /
dealer for inquiry.
5. Never expose the unit, amplifier, and
speakers to moisture or water for preventing
electronic sparks or fires.
6.Never use irregular discs.
7. No fierce impact to the LCD monitor when it
is in open position for preventing the damage
to any mechanisms inside.
8. please don't change the fuse on the power
cord without professional guidance, using
improper fuse may cause damage to this
unit or even cause fire.
9. Please power off this unit at once and send it
back to the after-sales service center or the
dealer / distributor you purchased from if one
of the following symptoms is found:
(a). No audio output; (b). No image display;
(c). Water or other obstacle enters the unit;
(d). Smoking; (e). Peculiar smell
10. To prevent the damage to the screen,aviod
touching it with sharp hard objects.
11. The monitor employs auto motorizing
mechanism, please don't push, pull, or
swivel the monitor manually to prevent
damage to the core mechanism.

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Notices
1. If the front panel or the monitor is 6. Clean up the laser pickup more
squalid, please use a clean silicone often than the home used
cloth and neutral detergent to wipe counterpart due to the worse
off the spot. Using a rough cloth environment to the unit in car.
and non-neutral detergent such as
alcohol for cleaning may result in
scratching or decoloration. 7. To provide a clear demonstration
and an alternative for easy
understanding of the operation of
2. If any abnormal behavior of the this unit, graphic illustration is
unit is found, please refer to used. However, this illustration is
troubleshooting guide of this not necessary printed as the
manual. If no relevant information actual image you may find on the
is found, please press the unit.
[RESET] key on the front panel to
resume factory default.
8. During operation the unit, “ ” is
displayed if the particular
3. If you have parked the car in hot operation is not available or
or cold weather for a long time, illegal.
please wait until the temperature
in the car becomes normal before
operating the unit.
9. Operate the unit correctly
according to the manual
4. Using in-car heater in low instruction to prevent unnecessary
temperature environment may problem. The guarantee won't be
cause beads coagulate inside the valid if the problem is caused by
unit, don't use the unit in this inappropriate operation.
situation, eject the disc and wipe
off the bead on the disc. If the unit
still doesn't work after a few hours,
please contact with after-sales
service center. This unit is manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories.
'Dolby', 'ProLogic', 'ProLogic Ⅱ'
5. To ensure safe driving, please and the double-D symbol are
adjust the volume to a safe & trademarks of Dolby
comfort level in case of emergency Laboratories.
situations.

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Main features
Main features
DVD Player
Compatible disc formats: DVD±R, DVD±RW
CD-R, CD-RW, CD, SVCD, VCD
Compatible file formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG1,
MPEG2, MPEG4 and JPEG
Dual optional display ratios (4:3 and 16:9)
Dolby Digital and Dolby ProLogic Ⅱ decoder
Break point memory function
Multi-subtitle, Multi-language and Multi-angle
playback, Children lock
Forward / reverse fast playback ;
Forward / reverse slow playback
Pause playback, Repeat playback,
Scan playback, Stop playback; GOTO
search function, ZOOM function, PBC
function, Playback information display
Multi-channel and stereo audio output
Electrical Shock Protection (ESP) for DVD
Playback
MP3/WMA
ID3 tag display
Pause playback, Stop playback,
Reverse skip / Forward skip
Searching for a particular file by number
buttons
Electronic Shock Protection(ESP) for MP3
and WMA Playback
AM/FM TUNER
30 preset radio stations (18FM+12 AM)
Tuning and presetting radio stations
automatically or manually
Radio stations scan playing
Distance / Local radio stations tuning
mode
DVD Player
MP3/WMA
AM/FM TUNER
TV TUNER
Full frequency range searching
98 TV channels in total
Auxiliary functions
Support 1GB SD card
External navigation interface
Display Screen
6.5 inches wide TFT touch screen
Full automatic motorized TFT LCD
16-step TFT LCD tilting adjustment
Auto protection for unknown moving path
General Features
2 DIN size
Standard ISO interface
Front & Rear area independent playback
Rear view video camera signal input
Auxiliary AV RCA input
Rear AV RCA output
Internal power amplifier outputs
Multi-channel RCA audio line out
EQ selection
Dual video system: PAL & NTSC
5-way joystick menu navigation
IR remote controller
Mechanical anti-vibration system and ESP
High & low voltage protection
Clock display on the screen
TV TUNER
Auxiliary functions
Display Screen
General Features

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1、Parking Brake
2. Rear View Video Camera
3.Electrical Connections Overal Diagram
1、Parking Brake
2. Rear View Video Camera
3.Electrical Connections Overal Diagram
2A
Parking Brake Lead
Green Wire
Brake Light Car Frame
Battery
Note : For Safety purpose,professional installation for the following connections is
recommended.
Note : For Safety purpose,professional installation for the following connections is
recommended.
P
R
N
D
2
L
P
R
N
D
2
L
Reverse Driving Light
Car Frame
Battery
Pink Wire
Gearbox
Car Frame
Rear View Video Camera Lead
Parking Brake Switch Parking Brake Switch
Device connection and Installation
Device connection and Installation

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Notes of installation
1) Before installation, please make sure proper connections are conducted and
the unit operates normally. Please refer to <Electrical Connections overall
diagram> and improper connection may result in damage to the unit.
2) Use only accessories designed and manufactured for this unit and other
unauthorized accessories may result in damage to the unit.
3) Before installation, please fasten all power cables.
4) DO NOT install the unit in the place where close to hot area to prevent damage
to electrical components such as the laser head.
5) Install the unit horizontally. Install the unit more than 30 degree vertically may
result in worse performance.
6) To prevent electric spark, connect the positive pole first and then the negative pole.
7) DO NOT block the cooling fan exit to ensure sufficient heating dissipation of
this unit, or it may result in damage to this unit.
Notes of installation
Installation procedure
Installation procedure
Device connection and Installation
Device connection and Installation
Fan Cover
Do not Cover with installation
Gasket
M5.0Bolt Nut
Fire proofing screw
Fire proofing board
Fixup iron bar
PT5x19

Device connection and Installation
Device connection and Installation
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Method 2:
Different car matches to different bracket, please buy a suitable
bracket to your car accordingly.
1.Choose a perfect position according to the depth of the dash; install two brackets
(for Left and Right side respectively.) to the unit, using 4pcs of M5X6 screw to
screw down the bracket with the unit.
2.Put the unit into the dash and screw down the bracket to the meter panel with
suitable screw.
Left bracket
(Additional buy)
M5×6
Right bracket
(Additional buy)
Screw Additional buy
according to your car type.

Before using
Before using
Front panel
Front panel
Main functions of each key are listed as follows:
Main functions of each key are listed as follows:
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1.[ /MUTE] Key
2.[SEL/■LOC/DX] Key
3. [VOL +] Key
4. [VOL-] Key
5.[TUNER] Key
/AF function
6. [ ] Key
- Power / Mute
-Audio Control /
Local / Distance Search
- Volume up
- Volume down
- Radio source/
Radio bands switch
- Next / Auto searching /
Move cursor right
7.[ ] Key
/PTY function
8.[ ] Key
- Fast forward/ Fast
reverse/Move cursor up
- Previous / Auto
searching/Move cursor left
9. [■AME∕ENTER∕SCAN] Key
-
Play/ Pause/ Scan playing/ Enter
10. [ ] Key
/TA function
11. [MENU/SRC] Key
12. [NAVI] Key Enter navigation mode
13. [DISP]Key
- Slow forward/ Slow
reverse/Move cursor down
- Enter the sources menu
-
- Information display
14. [CH+] Key
15. [CH-] Key
16. [SD] Key
17. [DVD/■2-6CH]Key
- Increase the monitor angle
-Decrease the monitor angle
- SD card mode
- DVD mode
18. [OPEN]Key
- Open/Close the monitor
19. [ ] Key- Eject the disc inside
20.Disc Slot
21.Disc Indicator
22.SD Card Slot
Remote control receiving area
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12
13
14
15
16
17
1
8
2
3
4
5
6
9
10
7
18
RESET Key
19
20 21 22
■AF
■PTY
■TA
NAVI

Before using
Before using
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1.[SRC] key- Front source select
2.[EJECT] key- Disc in /out
3.[MENU] key- DVD menu / VCD PBC
4.[TITLE] key- DVD title
5.[DISP] key- Display Information
6.[ANGLE] key- View angles switch
7.[WIDE] key- Display modes switch
8.[OPEN/CLOSE] key- Open/
Close the monitor
9.[NAVI ZOOM+/-] key- Navigation map
zoom in/out
10.[►►] key- Fast forward/ Fast reverse/
Move cursor up
11.[■/BAND] key- Stop playback /
Radio bands switch
12.[ ] key- Play/ Pause/
Scan playing/ Enter
13.[ ] key- Previous/ Auto searching/
Move cursor left
14.[GOTO] key- GOTO search
15.[ ] key- Slow forward/ Slow reverse/
Move cursor down
16.[0~9] key- Numeric Keys
17.[MUTE] key- Audio mute
18.[POWER]key- Power on/ off
19.[AUDIO] key- DVD dialogue
languages switch
20.[SUBTITLE] key- DVD subtitle
languages switch
21.[REPT A-B] key- A-B segment
repeat mode
22.[REPT] key- Repeat modes switch
23.[ANGLE/ ] key- Decrease the
monitor angle
[ANGLE/ ] key- Increase the
monitor angle
24.[VOL/+] key- Volume up
[VOL/-] key- Volume down
25.[SCN] key- Scan playback
26.[RDM] key- Random playback
27.[ ] key- Next / Auto searching/
Move cursor right
28.[SEL] key- Audio control
29.[ZOOM] key- Image zoom in
30.[PIC] key- Image setting
31.[DVD SETUP] key- Enter DVD setup
32.[SYS SETUP] key- Enter system setup
■Remote Controller for Front Zone
Remote Controller for Front Zone
Remote Controller
Remote Controller
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
ANGLE
NAVI ZOOM

Before using
Before using
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1
2
3
4
5
614
13
12
11
10
9
8
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1.[MUTE] key- Audio mute
2.[MENU] key- DVD menu / VCD PBC
3.[TITLE] key- DVD title
4.[ ] key- Fast forward/ Fast reverse/
Move cursor up
5.[ ] key- Previous/ Auto searching/
Move cursor left
6.[0~9] key- Numeric Keys
7.[R.SRC] key- Rear playing sources switch
8.[AUDIO] key- DVD dialogue
languages switch
9.[SUBTITLE] key- DVD subtitle
languages switch
10.[ ] key- Play/ Pause/ Scan playing/ Enter
11.[ ] key- Next / Auto searching/
Move cursor right
12.[ ] key- Slow forward/ Slow reverse/
Move cursor down
13.[REPT] key- Repeat modes switch
14.[GOTO] key- GOTO search
■Remote Controller for Rear Zone
Remote Controller for Rear Zone

Before using
Before using
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■ Notes of remote control using
Aim the remote controller directly at he remote sensor on the unit.
Remove the battery from the remote control or insert abattery insulator
if the battery has not been used for a month or longer.
Do not store the remote control under direct sunlight or in high
temperature environment, the controller may not function properly.
The battery can work for 6 months under normal condition. If the remote
controller can't work, please change the battery.
Use“button shaped” lithium battery“CR2025”(3V) only.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or expose the battery in fire.
Insert the battery in proper direction according to the (+) and (-) poles.
Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach to avoid risk of
accident.
Notes of remote control using
■ Uninstall Battery ■Install Battery
Slide out the battery Use only “button shaped” lithium
compartment tray at the bottom on battery “CR2025 (3V)”, insert the
the back of the remote control. battery to the battery tray in
proper direction according to the
(+) and (-)poles.
Uninstall Battery Install Battery
PULL OUT PUSH IN
+

Basic operations
Basic operations
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Reset the unit
Operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery or
the unit working abnormally, you should reset the unit.
Press the [RESET] key on the front panel to restore the unit to the
original factory settings.
Power on / off
Power on
Press the [ / MUTE] key on the front panel or the [ /POWER] key on
the remote controller.
Power off
Press and hold the [ / MUTE] key on the front panel or press the
[ /POWER] key on the remote controller briefly.
Reset the unit
Power on / off
Power on
Power off
Note:
After the unit is off, the volume level and radio current settings will be
memorized, and when the unit is on, it will resume the stored status you have set.
Volume Adjustment
Press the [VOL/+] or [VOL/-] key on the remote controller or the front panel.
Mute
When the unit is on, press the [ / MUTE] key on front panel or [MUTE] key on the
remote controller to close audio outputs. Press it again or adjust volume to resume
the volume.
Playing sources switching
Method 1:
Press the [SRC] key repeatedly on the remote controller to switch to the source
you desired.
Method 2:
Enter the sources menu by pressing the [MENU] key on the front panel or touching
the left top corner of the screen, and then touch the proper icon.
Volume Adjustment
Mute
Playing sources switching

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Basic operations
Basic operations
Open / Close the Monitor
Press the [OPEN] key on the front panel or the [ ] key on the remote controller.
Adjust the monitor angle
Press and hold the [CH+] / [CH-] key on front panel or press the [ANGLE ] /
[ANGLE ] key on the remote controller.
Display modes switching
Press the [WIDE] key on the remote controller to switch the display modes between
CINEMA, NORMAL and STANDBY.
Open / Close the Monitor
Adjust the monitor angle
Display modes switching
Image setting
Video format
The video output format for each source is listed as below:
Image setting
Video format
Source
Source
Video format
Video format
TUNER
DVD
NAVI
SD
AUX IN
CAMERA
TV
RGB mode
CVBS mode
Adjustable Parameters
In RGB mode, only BRIGHT is adjustable.
In CVBS mode, PICTURE, COLOR, CONTRAST, BRIGHT and TINT are adjustable.
Adjustable Parameters

Parameter adjustment procedure
①Enter image setting mode
Press the [PIC] key on the remote controller.
②Select one setting item
Press the [ ]/ [ ] key on the front panel or the [ ]/ [ ] key on the remote controller.
③Adjust the value
Press the [ ]/ [ ] key on the front panel or the [ ]/ [ ] key on the remote controller.
④Exit image setting mode
Repeat the operation of the first step or stop operating for some seconds.
Audio setting
Audio control allows you to easily adjust the audio system to meet the in-car
acoustic characteristics that vary depending on the type of car and its measurement.
Parameter adjustment procedure
①Enter audio setting mode
Press and hold the [SEL/LOC/DX] key on the front panel or press the [SEL] key
on the remote controller.
②Select one setting item
Press the [ ]/ [ ] key on the front panel or the [ ]/ [ ] key on the remote
controller.
③Adjust the value
Press the [ ]/ [ ] key on the front panel or the [ ]/ [ ] key on the remote
controller.
④Exit audio setting mode
Repeat the operation of the first step or stop operating for some seconds.
Parameter adjustment procedure
Parameter adjustment procedure
Audio setting
Basic operations
Basic operations
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①EQ modes: User →Flat →Jazz →Pop →Classic →Rock→Vocal→User.
②Different EQ reflects in different Bass level and Treble level, the Bass and
Treble level could be adjusted only in User mode.
③If turning off the ACC power, all settings will become as that they have set
in the plant.
Note:

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Advance functions
Advance functions
TFT monitor auto open
①If 'TFT Auto Open' is set to 'On', the monitor will go to its last position after the unit is power on.
②If 'TFT Auto Open' is 'Off', the monitor will be unfurled by pressing the [OPEN] key on the
front panel or the [ ] key on the remote controller after the unit is power on.
TFT monitor auto open
Auto brightness control
To avoid the display being too bright at night time, if the cable for headlight is
connected to ILLUMI (for more details, please refer to < Electrical Connections
Overall Diagram >), turning on the headlight dim the backlight of TFT and vice versa.
Line mute
If the MUTE is connected, other audio outputs are closed when a call is received
by the car phone (for more details, please refer to < Electrical Connections Overall
Diagram >).
When parking brake applied
①If 'PRK SW' cable is connected to hand brake switch, the video display of the
TFT monitor will be controlled by driving status, system setup and input video
sources.
②When 'Parking' is set to 'Off' or the car is parking or the input video source is
CAMERA, the video display of the TFT monitor will be normal.
③When 'Parking' is set to 'On' and the car is moving ahead, the following warning
screen will be displayed to prevent the driver watching images. The passengers
at the rear seats can watch normally.
When Reverse Driving
If the rear view video camera is connected, the unit automatically switches to
CAMERA source during reverse driving. The unit returns to the original work mode
after the reverse driving is done.
Mechanism overloaded protection
During the TFT movement, once the monitor is overloaded by blocking or unclear
moving path, the unit will automatically protect the mechanism.
Auto brightness control
Line mute
When parking brake applied
When Reverse Driving
Mechanism overloaded protection
Note:
Please refer to the 'TFT Auto Open' option of the General Setup.
ATTENTION:
DO NOT USE THIS FUNCTION
WHILE DRIVING!

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Radio mode
Radio mode
Mode selecting
Press the [TUNER] key on the front panel to switch to RADIO mode directly, or
press the [SRC] key on the remote controller repeatedly to switch to RADIO mode,
or touch the left top corner of the screen to open the sources menu and then touch
the [RADIO] button.
User Interface (UI) of Radio mode
When the unit switches to the RADIO mode, the following user interface will be
displayed:
① Source name, touch to open main source menu
② Band name
③ Preset radio station NO.
④ Current radio frequency
⑤ Clock
⑥ Radio function indicators
⑦ Rear Zone, touch to enter rear zone source menu
⑧ Preset radio stations
⑨ Radio function keys
Mode selecting
User Interface (UI) of Radio mode
○○ ○○○○ Multi-Zone
TUNER
FM-3 P3 88.8MHz 08:08
ST LOC AF TA TP PTY
P1 87.5MHz P4 89.9MHz
P2 88.6MHz P5 96.9MHz
P3 88.8MHz P6 99.9MHz
BAND
AS
①②③④ ⑤
⑥⑦
⑧
⑨
FM-3 88.8MHz
○○
ST LOC
P1 87.5MHz P4 89.9MHz
P2 88.6MHz P5 96.9MHz
P3 88.8MHz P6 99.9MHz
②④
⑥
⑧
When multi-zone is on and the source of the rear zone is DVD mode or SD
mode, the radio UI will be shown as the right picture.
Note:
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