Pioneer DVH-P5050MP User manual

Operation Manual
Multi-CD control high power DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3
player with FM/AM tuner
DVH-P5050MP
English

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away
in a safe place for future reference.
Be sure to read this
!Playable discs 6
!DVD video disc region numbers 6
!When an operation is prohibited 8
Precautions
To ensure safe driving 5
Before You Start
Playable discs 6
DVD video disc region numbers 6
About this manual 6
Precautions 7
Features 7
Condition memory 8
What the marks on DVDs indicate 8
se and care of the remote control 8
Whats What
Head unit 10
Remote control 11
Basic Operations
Switching the remote control operation mode
switch 13
Turning the unit on 13
Selecting a source 13
Loading a disc 14
Adjusting the volume 14
Turning the unit off 14
Protecting your unit from theft 15
Tuner
Listening to the radio 16
Introduction of advanced tuner
operation 17
Storing and recalling broadcast
frequencies 17
Tuning in strong signals 17
Storing the strongest broadcast
frequencies 18
Playin DVD video discs
Watching a DVD video 19
Basic operation of DVD video 19
Specifying title 20
Specifying chapter 20
Frame-by-frame playback 20
Pausing DVD video playback 20
Slow motion playback 21
Changing audio language during playback
(Multi-audio) 21
Changing the subtitle language during
playback (Multi-subtitle) 21
Changing the viewing angle during playback
(Multi-angle) 22
Operating from the information displays 23
Operating from the function display 25
Playin Video CDs
Watching a Video CD 27
Basic operation of Video CD 27
Specifying track 28
Pausing Video CD playback 28
Slow motion playback 28
Operating from the information display 29
Operating from the function display 30
Playin CDs
Listening a CD 32
Basic operation of CD 32
Operating from the information display 33
Operating from the function display 35
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Playin MP3
Listening MP3 38
Basic operation of MP3 38
Operating from the information display 39
Operating from the function display 41
Multi-CD Player
Playing a CD 44
50-disc multi-CD player 44
Introduction of advanced multi-CD player
operation 45
Repeating play 45
Playing tracks in a random order 45
Scanning CDs and tracks 46
Pausing CD playback 46
sing ITS playlists 46
sing disc title functions 48
sing CD TEXT functions 49
sing compression and bass emphasis 49
Audio Adjustments
Introduction of audio adjustments 50
Compensating for equalizer curves (EQ-
EX) 51
Setting the sound focus equalizer
(SFEQ) 51
sing balance adjustment 51
sing the equalizer 52
Adjusting bass and treble 53
Adjusting loudness 54
sing subwoofer output 54
sing non fading output 55
sing the high pass filter 55
Adjusting source levels 56
Di ital Si nal Processor
Introduction of DSP adjustments 57
sing the sound field control 58
sing the position selector 58
sing balance adjustment 59
Adjusting source levels 59
sing the dynamic range control 59
sing the dual mono mode 60
sing the direct control 60
sing the Dolby Pro Logic 60
Setting the speaker setting 61
Selecting a cut-off frequency 62
Adjusting the speaker output levels 62
Adjusting the speaker output levels using a
test tone 62
Adjusting the time alignment 63
sing the equalizer 64
Settin up the DVD player
Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 66
Returning to the previous display 66
Setting the subtitle language 66
Setting the audio language 67
Setting the menu language 67
Setting assist subtitles on or off 68
Setting angle icon display 68
Setting the aspect ratio 68
Setting the parental lock 69
Setting remote control code type 70
Initial Settin s
Adjusting initial settings 71
Setting the clock 71
Setting the FM tuning step 71
Setting the AM tuning step 72
Switching the warning tone 72
Switching the auxiliary setting 72
Switching the dimmer setting 72
Setting the rear output and subwoofer
controller 72
Switching the telephone muting/
attenuation 73
Switching the automatic disc playback 73
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Correcting distorted sound 74
Other Functions
Turning the clock display on or off 75
Setting the level indicator 75
sing the A X source 75
Introduction of DVD operation 76
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 77
Error messages 79
DVD player and care 80
DVD discs 80
CD-R/CD-RW discs 80
MP3 files 81
About folders and MP3 files 82
Language code chart for DVD 83
Terms 84
Specifications 87
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To ensure safe driving
WARNING
!To avoid the risk of accident and the potential
violation of applicable laws, this unit is not for
use with a video screen that is visible to the
driver.
!In some countries or states the viewing of
images on a display inside a vehicle even by
persons other than the driver may be illegal.
Where such regulations apply, they must be
obeyed.
This unit detects whether your cars parking
brake is engaged or not, and prevents you
from watching a DVD or Video CD on the dis-
play connected to FRONT VIDEO OUTPUT
while driving. When you attempt to watch a
DVD/Video CD, the screen will turn black.
When you park your car in a safe place and
apply the parking brake, the picture appears
on the screen.
When using a display connected
to DVD REAR MONITOR OUTPUT
This unitsDVD REAR MONITOR OUTPUT is
for connection of a display to enable passen-
gers in the rear seats to watch the DVD or
Video CD.
WARNING
NEVER install the display in a location that en-
ables the driver to watch the DVD or Video CD
while driving.
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Precautions

Playable discs
DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the
logos shown below can be played back on this
player.
DVD video
Video CD
CD
Note
It is not possible to play back DVD audio disc.
This player can only playback discs bearing the
marks shown above.
DVD video disc region
numbers
DVD video discs that have incompatible region
numbers cannot be played on this player. The
region number of the player can be found on
the bottom of this unit.
The illustration below shows the regions and
corresponding region numbers.
About this manual
This unit features a number of sophisticated
functions ensuring superior reception and op-
eration. All the functions have been designed
for the easiest possible use, but many are not
self-explanatory. This operation manual will
help you benefit fully from this productspo-
tential and to maximize your listening enjoy-
ment.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself
with the functions and their operation by read-
ing through the manual before you begin
using this unit. It is especially important that
you read and observe precautions on the next
page and in other sections.
This manual mainly explains remote control
operation. However, in addition to those func-
tions related with DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3 op-
eration that can only be operated by the
remote control, there are also functions that
can be operated similarly by the head unit and
functions that can only be operated by the but-
tons provided for the head unit.
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Precautions
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTRO OR ADJUSTMENT OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESU T IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
CAUTION:
THE USE OF OPTICA INSTRUMENTS
WITH THIS PRODUCT WI INCREASE
EYE HAZARD.
!Keep this manual handy as a reference for
operating procedures and precautions.
!Always keep the volume low enough so you
can hear sounds outside of the car.
!Protect this product from moisture.
!If the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged, the preset memory will be erased
and must be reprogrammed.
!Should this product fail to operate properly,
contact your dealer or nearest authorized
Pioneer Service Station.
Features
DVD video playbac
It is possible to play back DVD video, DVD-R
(video mode) and DVD-RW (video mode).
Video CDs featuring PBC compatibility
It is possible to play back Video CDs featuring
PBC (playback control).
CD playbac
Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.
MP3 file playbac
It is possible to play back MP3 files recorded
on CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW (ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2 standard recordings).
!Supply of this product only conveys a li-
cense for private, non-commercial use and
does not convey a license nor imply any
right to use this product in any commercial
(i.e. revenue-generating) real time broad-
casting (terrestrial, satellite, cable and/or
any other media), broadcasting/streaming
via internet, intranets and/or other net-
works or in other electronic content distri-
bution systems, such as pay-audio or
audio-on-demand applications. An inde-
pendent license for such use is required.
For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
NTSC/PAL compatibility
This unit is NTSC/PAL system compatible.
When connecting other components to this
unit, be sure components are compatible with
the same video system or else images will not
be correctly reproduced.
Dolby Digital/DTS compatibility
When using this unit with a Pioneer multi-
channel processor, you can enjoy the atmo-
sphere and excitement provided by DVD movie
and music software featuring 5.1channel re-
cordings.
!Manufactured under license from Dolby La-
boratories. Dolbyand the double-D sym-
bol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
!DTSis a registered trademark of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
Multi-aspect
Switching between wide screen, letter box and
panscan display is possible.
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Multi-audio
You can switch between multiple audio sys-
tems recorded on a DVD as desired.
Multi-subtitle
You can switch between multiple subtitle lan-
guages recorded on a DVD as desired.
Multi-angle
You can switch between multiple viewing an-
gles of a scene recorded on a DVD as desired.
Note
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of
certain .S. patents and other intellectual prop-
erty rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. se of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.
Condition memory
This function memorizes audio language, sub-
title language, angle number, audio output (L,
R) and aspect ratio made during disc playback
for up to 30 discs. Without any special opera-
tions, the final setting details during playback
of a disc are memorized. The next time a disc
is played, the previous settings are automati-
cally applied.
!With some discs, audio language and sub-
title language are automatically specified,
in which case condition memory does not
function.
!When the number of discs exceeds 30, set-
tings for the latest disc replace those for
the least recent disc.
What the mar s on DVDs
indicate
The marks below may be found on DVD disc
labels and packages. They indicate the type of
images and audio recorded on the disc, and
the functions you can use.
Mark Meanin
2Indicates the number of audio sys-
tems.
2Indicates the number of subtitle lan-
guages.
3Indicates the number of viewing an-
gles.
16 : 9 LB Indicates the picture size (aspect ratio:
screen width-to-height ratio) type.
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ALL
Indicates the number of the region
where playback is possible.
When an operation is prohibited
When you are watching a DVD and attempt to
perform an operation, it may not be performed
by the programming on the disc. When this
happens, this unit indicates the icon on the
screen.
!The icon may not appear in certain dis-
cs.
Use and care of the remote
control
Installing the battery
Slide the tray out on the back of the remote
control and insert the battery with the plus (+)
and minus () poles pointing in the proper di-
rection.
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!When using for the first time, pull out the
film protruding from the tray.
WARNING
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
CAUTION
!se only one CR2025 (3 V) lithium battery.
!Remove the battery if the remote control is not
used for a month or longer.
!Do not recharge, disassemble, heat or dispose
of the battery in fire.
!Do not handle the battery with metallic tools.
!Do not store the battery with metallic materi-
als.
!In the event of battery leakage, wipe the re-
mote control completely clean and install a
new battery.
!When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or en-
vironmental public institutions rules that
apply in your country/area.
!Always check carefully that you are loading
the battery with its plus (+) and minus ()
poles facing in the proper directions.
Using the remote control
Point the remote control in the direction of the
front panel to operate.
!The remote control may not function prop-
erly in direct sunlight.
Important
!Do not store the remote control in high tem-
peratures or direct sunlight.
!Do not let the remote control fall onto the
floor, where it may become jammed under the
brake or accelerator pedal.
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Before You Start

Head unit
1CLOCK button
This button is only available on the head
unit.
Press to change to the clock display.
2VOLUME
When you press VOLUME, it extends out-
ward so that it becomes easier to turn. To re-
tract VOLUME, press it again. Rotate to
increase or decrease the volume.
3A (audio) button
Press to select various sound quality con-
trols.
4a/b/c/dbuttons
When controlling sources
!These buttons can perform the same op-
eration as m/n/o/p/r/qbut-
tons on the remote control. Press to do
manual seek tuning, fast forward, re-
verse, track search and folder select con-
trols.
When controlling functions
!These buttons can perform the same op-
eration as r/q/m/nbuttons on
the remote control.
5OPEN button
This button is only available on the head
unit.
Press to open the front panel.
6BAND button
Press to select among three FM and one
AM bands and cancel the control mode of
functions.
7E -EX button
This button is only available on the head
unit.
Press and hold to switch between EQ-EX
and SFEQ functions. Press to operate each
function.
8F (function) button
Press to select functions.
916 buttons
These buttons can perform the same opera-
tion as NUMBER (16) buttons on the re-
mote control. Press for preset tuning and
disc number search when using a multi-CD/
DVD player.
aDISPLAY button
This button is only available on the head
unit.
Press to select different displays.
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bE button
This button is only available on the head
unit.
Press to select various equalizer curves.
cSOURCE button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all of the available
sources.
Remote control
1Remote control selection switch
Switch to change the setting of the remote
control. For details, refer to Setting remote
control code type on page 70.
2VOLUME button
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
3TOP MENU button
Press to return to the top menu during DVD
playback.
4MENU button
Press to display the DVD menu during DVD
playback.
5RETURN button
Press to return to the previous display when
the SET-UP MENU is displayed.
6AUDIO button
Press to change the audio language during
DVD playback.
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7DISP button
Press to change the information display
while the DVD player is playing as the
source.
8SUBTITLE button
Press to change the subtitle language dur-
ing DVD playback.
9ANGLE button
Press to change the viewing angle during
DVD playback.
aPLAY/PAUSE (f) button
Press to switch sequentially between play-
back and pause play.
bREVERSE (m) button
Press to perform fast reverse playback or
seek tuning while the tuner is playing as the
source.
cPREVIOUS (o)/F (function) button
When the remote control is set to DVD
mode, press to return to the previous track
(chapter). If the remote control is set to
DVH mode, the function menu appears on
the head unit display.
dNUMBER buttons
Press to directly select the desired track,
chapter, preset tuning and disc. 16buttons
can operate the preset tuning for the tuner
or disc number search for the multi-CD
player.
eSOURCE button
This unit is turned on by selecting a source.
Press to cycle through all of the available
sources.
fJoystick
Move to select the setting. Click to set the
setting or select on or off.
gRemote control operation mode switch
Switch the operation mode between DVD
mode (only the DVD player can be operated
by the remote control) or DVH mode (all
sources of this unit can be operated by the
remote control). (Refer to the next page.)
hBAND button
Press to select among three FM and one
AM bands and cancel the control mode of
functions.
iREAR.S button
Press to watch a DVD/Video CD on a rear
display if DVD (built-in DVD player) is not
selected as the source.
jSTEP (r/q) button
Press to move ahead one frame at a time
during DVD/VideoCD playback. Press and
hold for one second to activate slow play-
back.
kATT button
Press to quickly lower the volume level, by
about 90%. Press once more to return to the
original volume level.
lFORWARD (n) button
Press to perform fast forward playback or
seek tuning while the tuner is playing as the
source.
mSTOP (g) button
Press to stop playback.
nNEXT (p)/A (audio) button
When the remote control is set to DVD
mode, press to return to the previous track
(chapter). If the remote control is set to
DVH mode, the audio menu appears on the
head unit display.
oCLEAR button
Press to cancel the input number while
NUMBER are used.
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Switching the remote control
operation mode switch
There are two remote control operation modes
on the remote control. If you want to operate
this unit by remote control, turn the mode
switch to DVH mode. In this case, both the
head units buttons and remote control can
control this unit.
If you want to operate the DVD playback on
the rear display, turn the mode switch to DVD
mode. In this case, the remote control can
control the DVD playback of the rear display
independently. (If both the front and rear dis-
plays are playing DVD as the source at the
same time, operation is the same for the front
and rear displays.)
If the rear display is connected to this unit and
the remote control operation mode is set to
DVD mode, the rear display can playback DVD
even though the source which is selected by
the head unit is not DVD.
Note
If the remote control operation mode is set to
DVD mode, only the DVD player can be operated
by the remote control.
Turning the unit on
%Press SOURCE to turn the unit on.
When you select a source the unit is turned
on.
When the DVD player is
operated from rear seats
%Press REAR.S to turn the DVD playback
on.
Notes
!Even if the source selected with this unit is
not DVD, if you switch power to this unit on
with REAR.S, you can watch the DVD picture
from this unit on the rear display.
!Regardless of whether this unit is switched on
or off, you can watch the DVD video on the
rear display.
Selecting a source
You can select a source you want to listen to. If
AUTO PLAY is turned on, load a disc in this
unit to switch to DVD (refer to Switching the
automatic disc playback on page 73).
%Press SOURCE to select a source.
Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between
the following sources:
TUNER (tuner)TV (television)DVD (built-
in DVD player)S-DVD (DVD player/multi-
DVD player)MULTI-CD (multi-CD player)
EXT (external unit 1)EXT (external unit 2)
AUX (A X)
Notes
!In the following cases, the sound source will
not change:
When a unit corresponding to each source
is not connected to this unit.
When no disc is set in this unit.
When no disc is set in the DVD player.
When no magazine is set in the multi-CD
player.
When no magazine is set in the multi-DVD
player.
When the A X (auxiliary input) is set to off
(refer to page 72).
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!External unit refers to a Pioneer product (such
as one available in the future) that, although
incompatible as a source, enables control of
basic functions by this unit. Two external units
can be controlled by this unit. When two exter-
nal units are connected, the allocation of
them to external unit 1 or external unit 2 is
automatically set by this unit.
!When this units blue/white lead is connected
to the cars auto-antenna relay control term-
inal, the cars antenna extends when this
units source is turned on. To retract the an-
tenna, turn the source off. (When you con-
nected a Pioneer multi-channel processor
(DEQ-P7050) to this unit, auto-antenna cannot
be controled.)
Loading a disc
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
Disc loading slot appears.
#After a disc has been inserted, press SOURCE
to select the DVD player.
2 Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.
When you set A-PLY: ON, playback will auto-
matically start. If you set A-PLY: OFF, press
SOURCE to select DVD (refer to the previous
page).
Disc loading slot
EJECT button
#To eject a disc, press EJECT.
#To avoid a malfunction, make sure that no
metal object comes into contact with the term-
inals when the front panel is open.
3 Close the front panel.
Notes
!The DVD player plays one, standard, 12-cm or
8-cm (single) disc at a time. Do not use an
adapter when playing 8-cm discs.
!Do not insert anything other than a disc into
the disc loading slot. Discs which can be
played back are listed on Playable discs on
page 6.
!If you cannot insert a disc completely or if
after you insert a disc the disc does not play,
check that the label side of the disc is up.
Press EJECT to eject the disc, and check the
disc for damage before inserting the disc
again.
!If the DVD player does not operate properly,
an error message such as ERROR-02 may be
displayed. Refer to Error messages on page
79.
Adjusting the volume
%Use VOLUME to adjust the sound level.
With the head unit, rotate VOLUME to in-
crease or decrease the volume.
With the remote control, press VOLUME to in-
crease or decrease the volume.
Turning the unit off
%Press SOURCE and hold until the unit
turns off.
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When the DVD player is
operated from rear seats
%Press REAR.S to turn the DVD playback
off.
REAR will disappear from the head units dis-
play.
Notes
!When you have turned the DVD playback on
by pressing REAR.S, you cannot turn this unit
off even if you press and hold SOURCE.(REAR
on the head units display lights.) In this case,
press REAR.S to turn REAR off. When REAR
has disappeared from the head units display,
you can confirm that this unit is off.
!If the DVD playback is set to off, REAR will dis-
appear from the head units display.
Protecting your unit from
theft
The front panel can be detached from the
head unit and stored in the protective case
provided to discourage theft.
!If the front panel is not detached from the
head unit within five seconds of turning off
the ignition, a warning tone will sound.
!You can turn off the warning tone. See
Switching the warning tone on page 72.
Important
!Never use force or grip the display and the
buttons tightly when removing or attaching.
!Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive
shocks.
!Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and
high temperatures.
Removing the front panel
1 Press OPEN to open the front panel.
2 Grip the left side of the front panel and
pull it gently outward.
Take care not to grip it tightly or to drop it.
3 Put the front panel into the protective
case provided for safe keeping.
Attaching the front panel
%Replace the front panel by holding it
upright to this unit and clipping it securely
into the mounting hooks.
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Listening to the radio
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These are the basic steps necessary to operate
the radio. More advanced tuner operation is
explained starting on the next page.
1Band indicator
Shows which band the radio is tuned to, AM
or FM.
2Signal level indicator
Shows the radio wave strength.
3Frequency indicator
Shows to which frequency the tuner is
tuned.
4Stereo (5) indicator
Shows that the frequency selected is being
broadcast in stereo.
5Preset number indicator
Shows what preset has been selected.
1 Press SOURCE to select the tuner.
Press SOURCE until you see TUNER dis-
played.
2 Press BAND to select a band.
Press BAND until the desired band is dis-
played, F1,F2,F3 for FM or AM.
3 To perform manual tuning, press mor
nwith quick presses.
The frequencies move up or down step by
step.
4 To perform seek tuning, press and hold
mor nfor about one second and re-
lease.
The tuner will scan the frequencies until a
broadcast strong enough for good reception is
found.
#You can cancel seek tuning by pressing either
mor nwith a quick press.
#If you press and hold mor nyou can skip
broadcasting stations. Seek tuning starts as soon
as you release the buttons.
Note
When the frequency selected is being broadcast
in stereo the stereo (5) indicator will light.
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Introduction of advanced
tuner operation
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1Function display
Shows the function status.
2LOC indicator
Shows when local seek tuning is on.
%Press F to display the function names.
Press Frepeatedly to switch between the fol-
lowing functions:
BSM (best stations memory)LOCAL (local
seek tuning)
#To return to the frequency display, press
BAND.
Note
If you do not operate the function within about 30
seconds, the display is automatically returned to
the frequency display.
Storing and recalling
broadcast frequencies
If you press any of the NUMBER (16) you can
easily store up to six broadcast frequencies for
later recall with the touch of a button.
%When you find a frequency that you
want to store in memory press a NUMBER
(16) and hold until the preset number
stops flashing.
The number you have pressed will flash in the
preset number indicator and then remain lit.
The selected radio station frequency has been
stored in memory.
The next time you press the same NUMBER
(16) the radio station frequency is recalled
from memory.
Notes
!p to 18 FM stations, 6 for each of the three
FM bands, and 6 AM stations can be stored in
memory.
!You can also use qand rto recall radio
station frequencies assigned to NUMBER
(16).
Tuning in strong signals
Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those
radio stations with sufficiently strong signals
for good reception.
1 Press F to select LOCAL.
Press Funtil LOCAL appears in the display.
2 Press rto turn local seek tuning on.
Local seek sensitivity (e.g., LOCAL 2) appears
in the display.
3 Press mor nto set the sensitivity.
There are four levels of sensitivity for FM and
two levels for AM:
FM: LOCAL 1LOCAL 2LOCAL 3
LOCAL 4
AM: LOCAL 1LOCAL 2
The LOCAL 4 setting allows reception of only
the strongest stations, while lower settings let
you receive progressively weaker stations.
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4 When you want to return to normal
seek tuning, press qto turn local seek
tuning off.
LOCAL:OFF appears in the display.
Storing the strongest
broadcast frequencies
BSM (best stations memory) lets you automa-
tically store the six strongest broadcast fre-
quencies under NUMBER (16) and once
stored there you can tune in to those frequen-
cies with the touch of a button.
1 Press F to select BSM.
Press Funtil BSM appears in the display.
2 Press rto turn BSM on.
BSM begins to flash. While BSM is flashing
the six strongest broadcast frequencies will be
stored under NUMBER (16) in order of their
signal strength. When finished, BSM stops
flashing.
#To cancel the storage process, press q.
Note
Storing broadcast frequencies with BSM may re-
place broadcast frequencies you have saved
using NUMBER (16).
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Watching a DVD video
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Head units display
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When the separately sold display is connected to this
unit, the listed information will appear on it.
Information display
These are the basic steps necessary to play a
DVD video with your DVD player. More ad-
vanced DVD video operation is explained start-
ing on page 23.
1DVD (DVD-V) indicator
Shows when a DVD video is playing.
2REAR indicator
Shows when the DVD player is operated
from rear seats.
3Title number indicator
Shows the title currently playing.
!On the head units display, if the elapsed
playing time of current chapter is more
than 100 minutes, Tin the title number
indicator will be disappeared.
4Play time indicator
Shows the elapsed playing time of the cur-
rent chapter.
5dts indicator
Shows the DTS is on when the multi-chan-
nel processor (DEQ-P7050) is connected to
this unit.
6Chapter number indicator
Shows the chapter currently playing.
Note
If you set A-PLY: OFF,REAR will be displayed on
the head units display when you insert a disc
into disc loading slot, regardless of whether the
rear display is connected to this unit or not.
Basic operation of DVD video
1 Use the joystick to select the desired
menu option.
When the DVD offers a menu, a menu is dis-
played.
2 Click the joystick.
Playback starts from the selected menu item.
#You can display the menu by pressing the
MENU or TOP MENU while a disc is playing.
Pressing either of these buttons again lets you
start playback from the location selected from the
menu. For details, refer to the instructions pro-
vided with the disc.
#The way to display the menu differs depending
on the disc.
3 To perform fast forward or reverse,
press and hold mor n.
#If you continue pressing mor nfor five
seconds, the color of the icon m/nchanges
from white to blue. When this happens, fast re-
verse/fast forward continues even if you release
mor n. To resume playback at a desired
point, press f.
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#Fast forward/fast reverse may not be possible
at certain locations on some discs. If this hap-
pens, normal playback automatically resumes.
4 To skip back or forward to another
chapter, press oor p.
Pressing pskips to the start of the next
chapter. Pressing oonce skips to the start
of the current chapter. Pressing again will skip
to the previous chapter.
Chapter numbers are displayed for eight sec-
onds.
#sing NUMBER also performs the same op-
eration. For more details, refer to Specifying
chapter on this page.
#If the remote control is set to DVH mode, o
and pdo not operate. In this case, press m
or n.
5 To stop playback, press g.
#When you stop DVD playback by pressing g,
that location on the disc is memorized enabling
playback from that point when you play the disc
again.
#To resume playback, press f.
#If the remote control is set to DVH,gdoes
not operate.
Specifying title
To perform this function, set the remote con-
trol to DVD mode.
!You cannot operate this function by using
NUMBER when the remote control is set to
DVH mode.
1 Press NUMBER corresponding to a de-
sired title number when the disc is
stopped.
Title number is displayed for eight seconds
and playback starts from the selected title.
!To select 3, press 3.
!To select 10, press 10 and 0in order.
!To select 23, press 10,10 and 3in order.
2 Click the joystick.
Specifying chapter
To perform this function, set the remote con-
trol to DVD mode.
!You cannot operate this function by using
NUMBER when the remote control is set to
DVH mode.
1 Press NUMBER corresponding to a de-
sired chapter number during playback.
Chapter number is displayed for eight seconds
and playback starts from the selected chapter.
!To select 3, press 3.
!To select 10, press 10 and 0in order.
!To select 23, press 10,10 and 3in order.
2 Click the joystick.
Frame-by-frame playbac
This lets you move ahead one frame at a time
during playback.
%Press r.
Each time you press r, you move ahead one
frame.
#To return to normal playback, press f.
Notes
!There is no sound during frame-by-frame play-
back.
!Depending on the disc and the playback loca-
tion on the disc, the icon may be displayed
indicating that frame-by-frame playback is not
possible.
!With some discs, images may be unclear dur-
ing frame-by-frame playback.
!Reverse frame-by-frame playback is not possi-
ble.
Pausing DVD video playbac
Pause lets you temporarily stop disc playback.
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