Pioneer AVD-W8000 User manual

Color LCD Rear Display
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•Do not place the display in a position where it will impede the driver’s visibility or
affect the operation of your vehicle’s air bags.
•This product is a color display for Pioneer mobile navigation systems.
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•Should this product fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or the nearest
authorised Pioneer service facility.
• This product complies with the EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC) and CE
Marking Directive (93/68/EEC).
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About Your Color Display ... ....................... 2
In Case of Trouble ...................................... 2
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Please Read All of These Instructions
Regarding Your Display and Retain
them for Future Reference ....................... 3
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When viewing is difficult, use [BRIGHT]
and [DIMMER] to adjust ........................... 3
To avoid battery exhaustion ........................ 3
Portable phone usage precautions ............. 3
To protect the LCD screen of the Display ... 3
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Component Parts and Features .................. 4
Turn On Power ........................................... 4
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Selecting Audio, Video, and Video Output .. 6
About the SELECTOR button ..................... 7
About the RCA video and Audio Outputs
of this unit ................................................. 7
Switching the Video and
Built-in Speaker Audio .............................. 7
• Uncoupling the built-in speaker
• Uncoupling the video
Volume Adjustment ..................................... 8
Changing the Way the Wide
Screen Enlarges ....................................... 8
• Wide Modes Available
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Basic Operations on the Menu Screen ....... 9
Picture Adjust
(BRIGHT/CONTRAST/COLOR/HUE) .... 10
Picture Adjust (DIMMER) .......................... 11
Input Setting (VCR1/VCR2) ...................... 12
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Handling the Display ................................ 12
About the Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD) Screen ......................................... 12
Keeping the Display in Good Condition .... 12
About the Small Fluorescent Tube ........... 13
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Before Installing the Unit .......................... 13
To Prevent Damage ................................. 13
Names and Functions of
Connection Terminals ............................ 14
Connecting the Power Cable .................... 14
Hooking Up the System ............................ 15
Connecting RCA Audio and Video Output 16
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Before Installing and Fixing ...................... 17
Before affixing the adhesive tape ............. 17
Installing the Hide-away unit .................... 17
• Installation Precautions
• Hide-away Unit Installation
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Pressing the Reset Button ........................ 17
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1. Read this manual fully and carefully before operating your display.
2. Keep this manual handy for future reference.
3. Pay close attention to all warnings in this manualand follow the instructions carefully.
4. Never allow others to use the system until they have read and understood the
operating instructions.
5. Do notinstall the display where it may (i) obstruct the driver’s vision, (ii) impairthe
performance of any of the vehicle’s operating systems or safety features, including
airbags, or (iii) impair the driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle.
6. As with any accessory in your vehicle’s interior, the display should not divert your
attention from the safe operation of your vehicle. If you experience difficulty in
operating the system or reading the display, please park safely before making
adjustments.
7. Do not attempt to install or service your display by yourself. Installation or servicing 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 hazards.
8. Pleaserememberto wear your seat beltatalltimeswhileoperatingyourvehicle.If you
are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe if your seat belt
is not properly buckled.
9. If this product is installed in a place where it is visible to the vehicle’s driver, you MUST
always set the [DISPLAY SETTING] to the [FRONT] setting. Failure to do so could
result in distracting images being potentially visible to the driver while the vehicle is in
motion.
If this product is installed in a place where it is not visible to the vehicle’s driver, then
you may choose the [REAR] location setting.
Use of this product is subject to any local laws regarding placement or use.
PIONEER Corporation cannot accept any liability for any problems, damage or loss
incurred as a result of the product being used with an incorrect setting or in violation
of any local laws.
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This device senses whether the parking brake is on or off. When installed in the front,
it is arranged so that video cannot be viewed while the vehicle is moving. The various
settingsand adjustments are also not possible while driving. (The following message
will be displayed on the screen while the vehicle is moving.)
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the parking brake, and wait for the message to
be cleared before starting operation.
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Due to its construction, the angle of view of the LCD screen is limited. The viewing
angle(verticalandhorizontal)can be increased,however,by using [BRIGHT]toadjust
the black density of the video. When using for the first time, adjust the black density in
accordance with the viewing angle (vertical and horizontal) to adjust for clear viewing.
[DIMMER] can also be used to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen itself to suit
your personal preference.
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Always run the vehicle engine while using this device. Using this device without
running the engine can result in battery drainage.
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When using a portable phone, keep the antenna of the portable phone away from the
Display to prevent disruption of the video by the appearance of spots, colored stripes,
etc.
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•Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the Display when this device is not being used.
Extended exposure to direct sunlight can result in LCD screen malfunction due to
the resulting high temperatures.
•Do not routewires where theywill be exposed to high temperatures.If the insulation
heats up, wires may become damaged, resulting in a short circuit or malfunction.
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•To avoid unsafe conditions,do not adjust the LCD screen while driving.
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This light comes on when the system
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Senses ambient light. With this system,
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Selects the system’s audio and video
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Selects only the system’s video.
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Selects only the system’s audio.
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Changes the method of enlarging 4:3
video to 16:9 video. Pressing these
buttons for 2 seconds or longer displays
the setup menu. Once the setup menu is
displayed, its image is switched each
time the buttons are pressed.
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Adjust the volume of the built-in speaker
(10), or change setup items when the
setup menu is displayed.
Never set the volume so high that you
cannot hear outside traffic and
emergency vehicles.
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Adjust the item when the setup menu is
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Turns the system on or off.
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First, turn on the power. Remember to switch on the car engine when turning on the
power to preserve the battery life.
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Press the POWER button. Power to the system toggles on or off each time you press
the POWER button.
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Press the WIDE/MENU button.
Press the WIDE/MENU button a number of times to close the menu and complete the
setting. The display location setting is now complete.
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• When [LOCATION] has been set to [FRONT], video cannot be viewed while the vehicle is
moving. The menu screen cannot be displayed while the vehicle is moving. ([ATTENTION]
will be displayed while the vehicle is moving.)
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, apply the parking brake, and wait for [ATTENTION] to be
cleared before starting operation.
• [MIXING] is for future use.
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Switches between the video that appears on the display and the audio that is output
from the speaker. The items displayed can be selected when a second display is
connected to this unit.
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PresstheSELECTORbutton.Eachtime youpressthebutton,systemaudioandvideo
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[VCR1] Audio and video from the AV gear connected to the VCR1 input terminal.
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Selectable only if either [VIDEO] or [S-VIDEO] has been chosen in [INPUT SETTING]
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• Switched even when no AV gear is connected to VCR1.
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The Icons Displayed in the Upper Left Corner of the Screen.
•The SELECTOR button couples the video and audio to the externaloutput jack of
the hide-away unit and is used for switching.
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will be uncoupled from the SELECTOR button and thus can no longer be switched
with the SELECTOR button.
(Example: When only video is uncoupled, the SELECTOR button can be used to
switch the audio of this unit and the external output.)
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The video and audio from the source selected with the SELECTOR button can be
enjoyed by connecting a separate AV device such as a rear Display to the RCA video
and audio output jacks of the hide-away unit.
•The video and audio selected with the SELECTOR button are output to the RCA
video and audio output jacks of the hide-away unit.
•The video and audio of the external outputs of this unit cannot be switched
independently.
•The V.SEL, SP.SEL and VOLUME control buttons will have no effect even if
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video and audio output from the external
output jack of the hide-away unit.)
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because it is for future use.)
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The icons at the bottom are set indirectly.
The icons at the top are switched with the SELECTOR button.
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Only the audio will be switched when this button is pressed.
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Press the V.SEL button for 2 sec or more. With only the video switched.
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Adjust the volume of audio output from the built-in speaker.
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Press the VOLUME control (2/8) buttons.
8: Turn up
2: Turn down
The video and audio will be switched at the same
time each time that the SELECTOR button is
pressed.
If you press the SP.SEL or V.SEL button when
audio and video are switched with the SELECTOR
button, [SELECTOR] appears in red on the screen,
indicating that the audio and video can be switched
simultaneously using the SELECTOR button.
VOLUME control (2/8) buttons
The volume of the built-in speaker can be
adjusted in a range of 0 to 30. (The volume
level will be displayed for about 4 seconds.)
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You can change the way in which normal video (aspect ratio 4:3) enlarges to wide
video(16:9).Selectwidemodestosuitthe kind of videoyou are viewing,suchas news
programs and movies.
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Press the WIDE/MENU button. Each time you press the button, the wide mode is
switched in the following sequence:
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• Separate settings are stored for video from VCR1 and that from VCR2.
• The menu screen always appears in FULL mode (Refer to page 9).
• When video is viewed in a wide 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 viewing
purposes may constitute an infringement on the author's rights protected by the Copyright
Law.
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Video with an aspect ratio of
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a aspect ratio falling between
FULL and ZOOM. This wide
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which titles are displayed in
black areas outside the video.
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aspect ratio in both vertical
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horizontally long video, such
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This system offers a number of functionality and setup and adjustment features to
make it easier to use. Customize the settings to suit your taste and environment.
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Press the WIDE/MENU button for 2 seconds or longer.
The menu screen is displayed.
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2: Choose lower items.
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Press the 4/6buttons.
6: Increase values.
4: Reduce values.
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To continue to set other setup menu, press the WIDE/MENU button. The next setup
menu will be displayed.
Each time you press the button, the setup menu changes. Exit the setup process when
the setup menu closes.
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You can change the brightness [BRIGHT] of black, contrast [CONTRAST], darkness
of colors [COLOR], and the hue [HUE] of video to taste. Separate settings are stored
for video from VCR1 and that from VCR2.
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Press the SELECTOR or V.SEL button.
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The [PICTURE ADJUST] menu is displayed. [BRIGHT] has already been selected.
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• The settings of [BRIGHT] and [CONTRAST] are stored separately for light ambient
(daytime) and dark ambient (nighttime).
• A yellow mark ( ) or blue mark ( ) is displayed to the right of [BRIGHT] and [CONTRAST]
on the screen, respectively, as the front-panel ambient light sensor determines brightness
or darkness.
• [HUE] cannot be adjusted for PAL video.
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Brightness of black Makesblack appear
darker. Makes black appear lighter.
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Contrast Narrows the gap
between black and white
(darken).
Widens the gap between
black and white
(brighten).
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Color darkness Makes colors appear
lighter. Makes colors appear darker.
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The external light sensor of the display senses the
ambient brightness and displays a mark indicating
the current brightness.
(blue) : when dark (nighttime)
(yellow): when bright (daytime)
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