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
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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
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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
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.
3
4
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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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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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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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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Turning the unit on and
se ecting a source
1
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
1
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
1
4
5
2
3
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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