Pioneer Super tuner iii d avh-p6550dvd User manual

Operation Manual

AV Receiver/DVD Player with 6.5 inch Wide Display

AVH-P6550DVD

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

IMPORTANT SAFE UARDS 5

To ensure safe driving 5

To avoid battery exhaustion 5

Before You Start

About this unit 6

About this manual 6

Precautions 6

Features 7

To protect the LCD screen 8

For viewing LCD comfortably 8

Condition memory 8

What the marks on DVDs indicate 8

Resetting the microprocessor 8

Use and care of the remote control 9

Whats What

Head unit 11

Remote control 13

Basic Operations

Turning the unit on and selecting a

source 16

Loading a disc 16

Adjusting the volume 17

Turning the unit off 17

Using the rear display 17

Touch panel key basic operation 18

Opening and closing the LCD panel 19

Changing the wide screen mode 20

Adjusting the picture adjustment 21

Protecting your unit from theft 22

Tuner

Listening to the radio 23

Introduction of advanced tuner

operation 24

Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 24

Tuning in strong signals 24

Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 25

P aying DVD video discs

Watching a DVD video 26

Operating the DVD menu 27

Skipping back or forward to another title 27

Stopping playback 27

Introduction of advanced DVD video

operation 28

Repeating play 28

Pausing DVD video playback 28

Frame-by-frame playback 28

Slow motion playback 29

Searching for a desired scene, starting

playback from a specified time 29

Changing audio language during playback

(Multi-audio) 30

Changing the subtitle language during

playback (Multi-subtitle) 30

Changing the viewing angle during playback

(Multi-angle) 31

P aying Video CDs

Watching a Video CD 32

Stopping playback 33

Introduction of advanced Video CD

operation 33

Repeating play 33

Pausing Video CD playback 34

Contents

Frame-by-frame playback 34

Slow motion playback 34

Searching for a desired scene, starting

playback from a specified time 35

Selecting audio output 35

P aying CDs

Listening a CD 36

Stopping playback 36

Introduction of advanced CD operation 37

Repeating play 37

Playing tracks in a random order 37

Scanning tracks of a CD 37

Pausing CD playback 38

Searching for a desired track 38

Entering disc titles 38

Using CD TEXT functions 39

P aying MP3

Listening MP3 40

Stopping playback 41

Introduction of advanced MP3 operation 41

Repeating play 41

Playing tracks in a random order 42

Scanning folders and tracks 42

Pausing MP3 playback 42

Searching for a desired track in the current

folder 43

Displaying text information on MP3 disc 43

Scrolling text information in the display 43

Selecting folders from the folder name

list 43

Mu ti-CD P ayer

Listening 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

Using ITS playlists 46

Using disc title functions 47

Using CD TEXT functions 48

Using compression and bass emphasis 49

TV tuner

Watching the TV tuner 50

Introduction of advanced TV tuner

operation 51

Storing and recalling broadcast stations 51

Storing the strongest broadcast stations

sequentially 51

Selecting the country group 52

DVD P ayer

Playing a disc 53

Turning the DVD player on or off 53

Selecting a disc 54

Introduction of advanced DVD player

operation 54

Repeating play 54

Pausing disc playback 55

Playing tracks in a random order 55

Scanning tracks of a CD 55

Using ITS playlists 55

Audio Adjustments

Introduction of audio adjustments 56

Using balance adjustment 56

Using the equalizer 57

Adjusting bass and treble 58

Adjusting loudness 58

Using subwoofer output 59

Using non fading output 59

Using the high pass filter 59

Adjusting source levels 60

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Compensating for equalizer curves (EQ-

EX) 60

Setting the sound focus equalizer

(SFEQ) 61

Digita Signa Processor

Introduction of DSP adjustments 62

Using the sound field control 62

Using the position selector 63

Using balance adjustment 63

Adjusting source levels 64

Using the dynamic range control 64

Using the dual mono mode 64

Using the direct control 65

Using the Dolby Pro Logic 65

Setting the speaker setting 65

Selecting a cut-off frequency 66

Adjusting the speaker output levels 67

Adjusting the speaker output levels using a

test tone 67

Adjusting the time alignment 68

Using the equalizer 68

Setting up the DVD p ayer

Introduction of DVD setup adjustments 70

Setting the subtitle language 70

Setting the audio language 71

Setting the menu language 71

Setting assist subtitles on or off 71

Setting angle icon display 72

Setting the aspect ratio 72

Setting the parental lock 72

Setting remote control code type 73

Initia Settings

Adjusting initial settings 74

Setting the FM tuning step 74

Setting the AM tuning step 74

Switching the warning tone 75

Switching the auxiliary setting 75

Setting the rear output and subwoofer

controller 75

Correcting distorted sound 76

Switching the sound muting/attenuation 76

Switching the automatic disc playback 76

Switching the dimmer setting for sub-

display 77

Other Functions

Introduction of setup adjustments 78

Setting the video input 78

Setting for back-up camera 78

Setting the automatic open function 79

Setting the clock 79

Using the AUX source 80

Switching the background display 80

Using the P M button 81

Additiona Information

Troubleshooting 82

Error messages 84

DVD player and care 85

DVD discs 85

CD-R/CD-RW discs 85

MP3 files 86

Using the display correctly 87

Language code chart for DVD 89

Terms 90

Specifications 93

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Please read all of these instructions regarding

your display and retain them for future refer-

ence.

1Read this manual fully and carefully before

operating your display.

2Keep this manual handy for future refer-

ence.

3Pay close attention to all warnings in this

manual and follow the instructions care-

fully.

4Do not allow other persons to use this sys-

tem until they have read and understood

the operating instructions.

5Do not install the display where it may (i)

obstruct the drivers vision, (ii) impair the

performance of any of the vehicles operat-

ing systems or safety features, including

air bags, or (iii) impair the drivers ability to

safely operate the vehicle.

6As with any accessory in your vehiclesin-

terior, the display should not divert your

attention from the safe operation of your

vehicle. f you experience difficulty in oper-

ating the system or reading the display,

please park safely before making adjust-

ments.

7Do not attempt to install or service your

display by yourself. nstallation or servi-

cing of the display by persons without

training and experience in electronic

equipment and automotive accessories

may be dangerous and could expose you

to the risk of electric shock or other ha-

zards.

8Please remember to wear your seat belt at

all times while operating your vehicle. f

you are ever in an accident, your injuries

can be considerably more severe if your

seat belt is not properly buckled.

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 whther your cars parking

brake is engaged or not, and prevents you

from watching a DVD or TV on this display

while driving. When you attempt to watch a

DVD or TV, the warning V DEO V EW NG S

NOT AVA LABLE WH LE DR V NG will appear

on the screen.

To watch a DVD or TV on this display, park

your car in a safe place and apply the parking

brake.

When using a disp ay connected

to REAR MON TOR OUT

This unitsREAR MON TOR OUT is for con-

nection of a display to enable passengers in

the rear seats to watch the DVD or TV.

WARNING

NEVER install the display in a location that en-

ables the driver to watch the DVD or TV while

driving.

To avoid battery exhaustion

Be sure to run the vehicle engine while using

this unit. Using this unit without running the

engine can result in battery drainage.

WARNING

Do not use with vehicles that do not feature an

ACC position.

Precautions

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Precautions

About this unit

P ayab e discs

DVD, Video CD and CD discs that display the

logos shown below can be played back on this

player.

DVD video

Video 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 manua

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 units potential

and to maximize your listening enjoyment.

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 this

page and in other sections.

Precautions

CAUTION:

USE OF CONT OL O ADJUSTMENT O

PE FO MANCE OF P OCEDU ES

OTHE THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HE EIN

MAY ESULT IN HAZA DOUS ADIATION

EXPOSU E.

CAUTION:

THE USE OF OPTICAL INST UMENTS

WITH THIS P ODUCT WILL INC EASE

EYE HAZA D.

!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.

!If this unit does not operate properly, con-

tact your dealer or nearest authorized Pio-

neer Service Station.

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Features

Touch pane key operation

It is possible to operate this unit by using

touch panel key.

DVD video p ayback

It is possible to play back DVD video, DVD-R

(video mode) and DVD-RW (video mode).

Video CDs featuring PBC compatibi ity

It is possible to play back Video CDs featuring

PBC (playback control).

CD p ayback

Music CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback is possible.

MP3 fi e p ayback

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 compatibi ity

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.

Do by Digita /DTS compatibi ity

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.

Mu ti-aspect

Switching between wide screen, letter box and

panscan display is possible.

Mu ti-audio

You can switch between multiple audio sys-

tems recorded on a DVD as desired.

Mu ti-subtit e

You can switch between multiple subtitle lan-

guages recorded on a DVD as desired.

Mu ti-ang e

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 U.S. patents and other intellectual prop-

erty rights owned by Macrovision Corporation

and other rights owners. Use of this copyright

protection technology must be authorized by

Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for

home and other limited viewing uses only unless

otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is

prohibited.

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Before You Start

To protect the LCD screen

!Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the

display when this unit is not being used.

Extended exposure to direct sunlight can

result in LCD screen malfunction due to

the resulting high temperatures.

!When using a portable phone, keep the an-

tenna of the portable phone away from the

display to prevent disruption of the video by

the appearance of spots, colored stripes,

etc.

For viewing LCD comfortab y

Due to its construction, the view angle of the

LCD screen is limited. The viewing angle (verti-

cal and horizontal) can be increased, however,

by using BR GHT to adjust the black density of

the video. When using for the first time, adjust

the black density in accordance with the view-

ing angle (vertical and horizontal) to adjust for

clear viewing. D MMER can also be used to

adjust the brightness of the LCD screen itself

to suit your personal preference.

Condition memory

This function memorizes audio language, sub-

title language, angle number and aspect ratio

made during disc playback for up to 30 discs.

Without any special operations, the final set-

ting details during playback of a disc are mem-

orized. The next time a disc is played, the

previous settings are automatically 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 marks on DVDs

indicate

The marks below may be found on DVD disc

labels and packages. They indicate the type of

images and audio recorded on the disc, and

the functions you can use.

Mark Meaning

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.

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.

Resetting the microprocessor

Pressing RESET lets you reset the micropro-

cessor to its initial settings without changing

the condition memory.

The microprocessor must be reset under the

following conditions:

!Prior to using this unit for the first time

after installation

!If the unit fails to operate properly

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!When strange or incorrect messages ap-

pear on the display

1 Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2 Press RESET with a pen tip or other

pointed instrument.

RESET button

Note

After completing connections or when you want

to erase all memorized settings or return the unit

to its initial (factory) settings, switch your engine

ON or set the ignition switch to ACC ON before

pressing RESET.

Use and care of the remote

contro

Insta ing 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.

!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

!Use 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.

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Before You Start

Using the remote contro

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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Head unit

1D SPLAY button

Press to select different displays.

2PGM button

Press to operate the preprogrammed func-

tions for each source. (Refer to Using the

PGM button on page 81.)

3Ambient light sensor

Senses ambient light. This system automati-

cally adjusts the brightness of the display to

compensate for ambient light.

4FL P DOWN/CLOCK button

Press to turn the LCD panel horizontal tem-

porarily when the LCD panel is upright.

Press to turn the clock display on or off

when the LCD panel is closed.

5OPEN/CLOSE button

Press to open or close the LCD panel.

6ENTERTA NMENT button

Press to switch between the background

displays.

7W DE button

Press to select a desired mode for enlarging

a 4:3 picture to a 16:9 one.

8MENU button

Press and hold to display the picture adjust-

ment menu.

9RESET button

Press to return to the factory settings (initial

settings).

aDETACH button

Press to remove the front panel from the

head unit.

bEJECT button

Press to eject a disc from this unit.

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Whats What

cJoystick

Move to do manual seek tuning, fast for-

ward, reverse and track search controls.

Also used for controlling functions.

dEQ button

Press to select various equalizer curves.

eBAND/ESC button

Press to select among three FM and one

AM bands and cancel the control mode of

functions.

fANGLE (+/) button

Press to change the LCD panel angle.

gATT button

Press to quickly lower the volume level, by

about 90%. Press once more to return to the

original volume level.

hBACK button

Press to return to the previous display.

iREAR ON button

Press to watch a DVD/Video CD on a rear

display if DVD (built-in DVD player) is not

selected as the source.

jDisc loading slot

Insert a disc to play.

kSOURCE button

This unit is turned on by selecting a source.

Press to cycle through all of the available

sources.

lVOLUME

Rotate to increase or decrease the

volume.

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Remote contro

1Remote control selection switch

Switch to change the setting of the remote

control. For details, refer to etting remote

control code type on page 73.

2VOLUME button

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

3REAR.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.

4SOURCE button

This unit is turned on by selecting a source.

Press to cycle through all of the available

sources.

5Joystick

Move to do manual seek tuning, fast for-

ward, reverse and track search controls.

Also used for controlling functions.

6Remote control operation mode switch

Switch the operation mode between AVH,

DVD and TV modes. Normally, set to AVH.

!AVH For common operation of this

unit

!DVD Only for DVD player operation

!TV Only for TV tuner operation

For details, refer to witching the remote

control operation mode switch on the next

page.

7BACK button

Press to return to the previous display.

8BAND/ESC button

Press to select among three FM and one

AM bands and cancel the control mode of

functions.

9ENTERTA NMENT button

Press to switch between the background

displays.

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Whats What

aFORWARD (n) button

Press to perform fast forward playback.

bSTOP (g) button

Press to stop playback.

cNEXT (p) button

Press to go to the next track (chapter).

dCLEAR button

Press to cancel the input number while

010 are used.

e010 buttons

Press to directly select the desired track,

preset tuning and disc. 16buttons can op-

erate the preset tuning for the tuner or disc

number search for the multi-CD player.

fPREV OUS (o) button

Press to return to the previous track (chap-

ter).

gREVERSE (m) button

Press to perform fast reverse playback.

hPLAY/PAUSE (f) button

Press to switch sequentially between play-

back and pause play.

iANGLE button

Press to change the viewing angle during

DVD playback.

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.

kSUBT TLE (SUB.T) button

Press to change the subtitle language dur-

ing DVD playback.

lD SPLAY button

Press to select different displays.

mAUD O button

Press to change the audio language during

DVD playback.

nRETURN button

Press to display the PBC (playback control)

menu during PBC playback.

oMENU button

Press to display the DVD menu during DVD

playback.

pTOP MENU (TOP.M) button

Press to return to the top menu during DVD

playback.

Switching the remote contro

operation mode switch

There are three remote control operation

modes on the remote control.

AVH mode operation

When operating this unit by remote control,

normally switch the mode to AVH.

!The joystick on the remote control can per-

form the same operations as it on the head

unit. Furthermore, the joystick can perform

the same operations as the touch panel

keys a,b,cand d.

!16can perform the same operations as

the preset tuning keys P1P6and the

disc selection keys 0106.

If you want to select a disc located at 7

to 12 by using 16, press and hold the

corresponding numbers such as 1for

disc 7, until the disc number appears in

the display.

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DVD mode operation

If you switch the mode to DVD, the joystick

and 010 operations are changed for DVD

player.

%When you want to operate the follow-

ing functions, switch the mode to DVD:

!When operating the DVD menu by using

the joystick. (Refer to Operating the DVD

menu on page 27.)

!When operating the PBC menu by using

010. (Refer to Watching a Video CD on

page 32.)

!When specifying title or track by using

010. (Refer to pecifying title on page 30

and pecifying track on page 35.)

Note

When switching the mode to DVD, you cannot

use these buttons; BACK,ENTERTA NMENT and

D SPLAY.

TV mode operation

If you use the rear output on TV tuner, you can

watch the TV picture on the rear display inde-

pendently. To operate the TV on the rear dis-

play independently, switch the mode to TV.In

this case, the joystick operation is changed for

TV.

!For details concerning operation, refer to

the TV tuners operation manuals.

%When you want to operate the follow-

ing functions only on the rear display,

switch the mode to TV:

!When performing manual or seek tuning by

moving the joystick left or right.

!When recalling preset stations by moving

the joystick up or down.

!When selecting the country group by click-

ing joystick and then moving it left or right.

(This function can be operated only when

connecting a TV tuner (e.g. EX-P6450TVP)

featuring the country setting.)

Note

When switching the mode to TV, you cannot use

except the joystick, SOURCE and VOLUME.

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Whats What

Turning the unit on and

se ecting a source

1Source icon

Shows what the source has been selected.

You can select a source you want to listen to. If

DVD AUTO is turned on, load a disc in this

unit to switch to DVD (refer to witching the

automatic disc playback on page 76).

%When using the touch panel keys,

touch the source icon and then touch the

desired source name.

The source names are displayed and select-

able ones are highlighted.

!DVD Built-in DVD player

!S-DVD DVD player/multi-DVD player

!M-CD Multi-CD player

!TUNER Tuner

!TV Television

!AV Video input

!EXT-1 External unit 1

!EXT-2 External unit 2

!AUX AUX

!SOURCE OFF Turn the unit off

#When the source icon is not displayed, you

can display it by touching the screen.

#To return to the playback display, touch ESC.

%When using the button, press SOURCE

to select a source.

Press SOURCE repeatedly to switch between

the following sources:

TUNER (tuner)TV (television)AV (video

input)DVD (built-in DVD player)S-DVD

(DVD player/multi-DVD player)M-CD (multi-

CD player)EXT-1 (external unit 1)EXT-2

(external unit 2)AUX (AUX)

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 AUX (auxiliary input) is set to off

(refer to page 75).

When the AV (video input) is not set to

V DEO (refer to page 78).

!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.

Loading a disc

%nsert a disc into the disc loading slot.

Playback will automatically start.

#If DVD AUTO is turned off, touch the source

icon and then touch DVD to select DVD (refer to

this page).

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#When a disc is loaded in this unit, touch the

source icon and then touch DVD to select DVD.

#To eject a disc, press EJECT.

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-11 may be

displayed. Refer to Error messages on page

84.

Adjusting the vo ume

%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

%When using the touch panel keys,

touch the source icon and then touch

SOURCE OFF.

#When the source icon is not displayed, you

can display it by touching the screen.

%When using the button, press SOURCE

and hold until the unit turns off.

Using the rear disp ay

You can watch a DVD/Video CD on the rear

display regardless of whether DVD (built-in

DVD player) is selected as the source or not.

!If you watch a DVD/Video CD on the rear

display only, switch the operation mode on

the remote control to DVD. And you can

operate the DVD/Video CD playback on the

rear display independently by the remote

control. (Refer to page 14.)

CAUTION

When you have turned the DVD/Video CD play-

back on by pressing REAR ON, you cannot turn it

off even if you press SOURCE and hold. In this

case, press REAR ON to turn the DVD/Video CD

playback off.

%Press REAR ON to watch a DVD/Video

CD on the rear display when DVD (built-in

DVD player) is not selected as the source.

DVD/Video CD playback is turned on and the

illumination color of REAR ON changes into

the different color than the other buttons.

#You can also turn the DVD/Video CD playback

on by pressing REAR.S on the remote contorol.

#To turn the DVD/Video CD playback off, press

REAR ON again.

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Touch pane key basic

operation

Activating the touch pane keys

1Touch panel keys

Touch to do various operations.

1 Touch the screen to activate the touch

panel keys corresponding to each source.

The touch panel keys appear on the display.

#To go to the next group of touch panel keys,

touch d.

2 Touch ESC to hide the touch panel keys.

#You can also hide the touch panel keys by

pressing BAND/ESC.

Note

If you do not use the touch panel keys for 30 sec-

onds, they will be hidden automatically.

Operating the menu

1FUNCT ON key

Touch to select functions for each source.

2AUD O key

Touch to select various sound quality con-

trols.

3SETUP key

Touch to select various setup functions.

4BACK key

Touch to return to the previous display.

5ESC key

Touch to cancel the control mode of func-

tions.

1 Touch A.MENU to display MENU.

MENU appears on the display.

#When A.MENU is not displayed, you can dis-

play it by touching the screen.

2 Touch the desired key to display the

function names you want to operate.

#To go to the next group of function names,

touch NEXT.

#To return to the previous group of function

names, touch PREV.

3 Touch ESC to return to the display of

each source.

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Note

If you do not operate the function within about 30

seconds, the display is automatically returned to

the playback display.

Operating the menu by using the

joystick

You can also perform most of the menu items

by using the joystick.

!Switch the remote control operation mode

to AVH to operate the menu by using the

joystick on the remote control. (Refer to

page 14.)

1 Click the joystick during display of each

source to display MENU.

MENU appears on the display.

2 Move the joystick up or down and then

click it to display the function names you

want to operate.

#To go to the next group of function names,

move the joystick to NEXT and click it.

#To return to the previous group of function

names, move the joystick to PREV and click it.

3 Press BAND/ESC to return to the display

of each source.

#You can return to the previous display by

pressing BACK.

Opening and c osing the

LCD pane

The LCD panel will be opened or closed auto-

matically with the turning of the ignition

switch on or off. You can turn off the automatic

close/open function. (Refer to page 79.)

!The automatic close/open function will op-

erate the display as follows.

When the ignition switch is turned OFF

while the LCD panel is opened, the LCD

panel will close after six seconds.

When the ignition switch is turned ON

again (or turned to ACC), the LCD panel

will be opened automatically.

Removing or attaching the front panel

will automatically close or open the LCD

panel. (Refer to page 22.)

!When the ignition switch is turned OFF

after the LCD panel has been closed, turn-

ing the ignition switch ON again (or turning

it to ACC) will not open the LCD panel. In

this case, press OPEN/CLOSE to open the

LCD panel.

!When closing the LCD panel, check to

make sure that it has closed completely. If

the LCD panel has stopped halfway, leaving

it like this could result in damage.

%Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the LCD

panel.

#To close the LCD panel, press OPEN/CLOSE

again.

Adjusting the LCD pane ang e

Important

!If you can hear the LCD panel knocking

against your vehicles console or dashboard,

press ANGLE ()to move the LCD panel a lit-

tle forward.

!When adjusting the LCD panel angle, be sure

to press ANGLE (+/). Forcibly adjusting the

LCD panel by hand may damage it.

%Press ANGLE (+/) to adjust the LCD

panel to an easily viewable angle.

The LCD panel angle continues changing as

long as you press ANGLE (+/)and hold.

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#The adjusted the LCD panel angle will be

memorized and automatically returned to the

next time the LCD panel is opened.

Turning the LCD pane horizonta

When the LCD panel is upright and it hinders

the operation of the air conditioner, the posi-

tion of the panel can be turned horizontal tem-

porarily.

%Press FL P DOWN/CLOCK to turn the

LCD panel horizontal.

#To return to original position, press

FL P DOWN/CLOCK again.

#The LCD panel returns to the original position

automatically with beep sounds 10 seconds after

operation.

Changing the wide screen

mode

You can select a desired mode for enlarging a

4:3 picture to a 16:9 one.

%Press W DE to select the desired set-

ting.

Press W DE repeatedly to switch between the

following settings:

FULL (full)JUST (just)C NEMA (cinema)

ZOOM (zoom)NORMAL (normal)

FULL (fu )

A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the horizontal direc-

tion only, enabling you to enjoy a 4:3 TV picture

(normal picture) without any omissions.

JUST (just)

The picture is enlarged slightly at the center and

the amount of enlargement increases horizontally

to the ends, enabling you to enjoy a 4:3 picture

without sensing any disparity even on a wide

screen.

C NEMA (cinema)

A picture is enlarged by the same proportion as

FULL or ZOOM in the horizontal direction and by

an intermediate proportion between FULL and

ZOOM in the vertical direction; ideal for a cine-

ma-sized picture (wide screen picture) where cap-

tions lie outside.

ZOOM (zoom)

A 4:3 picture is enlarged in the same proportion

both vertically and horizontally; ideal for a cine-

ma-sized picture (wide screen picture).

NORMAL (norma )

A 4:3 picture is displayed as it is, giving you no

sense of disparity since its proportions are the

same as that of the normal picture.

Notes

!Different settings can be memorized for each

video source.

!When video is viewed in a wide screen mode

that does not match its original aspect ratio, it

may appear differently.

!Remember that using the wide mode feature

of this system for commercial or public view-

ing purposes may constitute an infringement

on the authors rights protected by the Copy-

right Law.

!Video will appear grainy when viewed in

C NEMA or ZOOM mode.

!The backup camera picture is always FULL.

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