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SELECTING A DESIRED FILE
“SEEK/TRACK” button: Use for direct ac-
cess to a desired file.
Push either side of the “SEEK/TRACK” but-
ton and repeat it until the desired file number
appears on the display. As you release the
button, the player will start playing the se-
lected file from the beginning.
Fast forward: Push “
” side of the “SEEK/
TRACK” button and hold it to fast forward the
disc. When you release the button, the player
will resume playing from that position.
Reverse: Push “ ” side of the “SEEK/
TRACK” button and hold it to reverse the disc.
When you release the button, the player will
resume playing.
“FILE”: The desired file can be selected in a
list. This function is available only when the
vehicle is not moving.
Touch “FILE”. The file list is displayed.
Touch the desired file number. The player will
start playing the selected file from the begin-
ning.
: By touching this touch −screen button,
the list moves up by 6 file groups. If this
touch−screen button is touched when the top
page of the list is displayed, the last page is
displayed.
: By touching this touch −screen button,
the list moves down by 6 file groups. If this
touch−screen button is touched when the last
page of the list is displayed, the top page is
displayed.
“FOLDER”: The folder list is displayed.
“DETAIL”: Details of the file currently playing
is displayed. This function is available only
when the vehicle is not moving.
SEARCHING FOR A DESIRED FILE
Touch “SCAN” on the screen or push the
“SCAN” button briefly.
“SCAN” appears on the screen. The DVD
player will play the next file in the folder for 10
seconds, then scan again. To select a file,
touch “SCAN” on the screen or push the
“SCAN” button a second time. If the player
reaches the end of the folder, it will continue
scanning from file 1.
After all the files are scanned in one pass, nor-
mal play resumes.
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(f) Operating a DVD video disc
NOTE: The playback condition of some
DVD video discs may be determined by a
DVD video software producer. This DVD
player plays a disc as the software pro-
ducer intended. So some functions may
not work properly. Be sure to read the in-
struction manual for the DVD video disc
separately provided. For the detailed in-
formation
about DVD video discs, see “(h)
DVD player and DVD video disc informa-
tion”.
Precautions on DVD video disc
When recording with a DVD video or video
CD, audio tracks may not record in some
cases while the menu is displayed. As audio
will not play in this case, verify that the video
tracks are playing and then activate playback.
When playback of a disc is completed:
If an audio CD or MP3 disc is playing, the
first track or file starts.
If a DVD video or video CD is playing,
playback will stop or the menu screen will
be displayed.
The title/chapter number and playback time
display may not appear while playing back
certain DVD video discs.
CAUTION
Conversational speech on some DVDs
is recorded at a low volume to empha-
size the impact of sound effects. If you
adjust the volume assuming that the
conversations represent the maximum
volume level that the DVD will play, you
may be startled by louder sound effects
or when you change to a different audio
source. The louder sounds may have a
significant impact on the human body or
pose a driving hazard. Keep this in mind
when you adjust the volume.
This “DVD Hint!” screen appears when the
video screen is first displayed after the
ignition switch is set at ACC or ON.
Touch “OK” when you read the message.
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PLAYING A DVD DISC
Push the “AUDIO” button to display this
screen.
When you touch “WIDE”, the screen mode
can be changed.
It you touch “PICTURE” when the vehicle is
completely stopped and the parking brake is
applied, the video screen returns.
DISPLAYING DVD CONTROLS
If you touch a part of the screen, where con-
trols are not located while watching video,
DVD controls will appear.
“Page2”: Touching this will display on the
second page of DVD controls.
“Page1”: Touching this will display the top
page of DVD controls. “Hide
Buttons”: Touching this will turn off the
controls from the screen.
If “
” appears on the screen when you touch
a control, the operation relevant to the control
is not permitted.
DESCRIPTION OF DVD CONTROLS
Top page of DVD video controls
“Menu” and “Top Menu”: If you touch any
of the above controls, the menu screen for
DVD video appears. (For the operation, see
the manual that come with the DVD video disc
provided separately.)
: The menu control key appears on the
screen. (See page 179.)
: Touching this will pause the video
screen. When you touch this again, the video
screen advances frame by frame.
: Touching this will fast reverse during
playback.
: Touching this will stop the video screen.
: Touching this will pause during playback
and resume normal play during pause or slow
forward.
: Touching this will fast forward during
playback and forward slowly during pause.
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Second page of DVD video controls
“Setup”: The initial set up screen appears.
(See page 181.)
“Search”: The title search screen appears.
(See page 179.)
“Return”: Touching this will display the pre-
determined scene and start playing from
there.
“AUDIO”: The audio changing screen ap-
pears. (See page 180.)
“Subtitle”: The subtitle changing screen ap-
pears. (See page 180.)
“Angle”: The angle selection screen ap-
pears. (See page 180.)
SELECTING A MENU ITEM
Enter the menu item using , , \b and
and touch “Enter”. The player starts play-
ing video for that menu item. (For details,
see the manual that comes with the DVD
video disc provided separately.)
Each time you touch “Move Buttons”, the
controls on the screen move upward and
downward.
When you touch “<
“ON”.
When you touch
, the previous screen
returns.
SEARCHING BY TITLE
Enter the title number and touch “Enter”.
The player starts playing video for that
title number.
When you push either side of the “SEEK/
TRACK” button, you can select a chapter.
If you enter the wrong numbers, touch “Clear”
to delete the numbers.
When you touch
, the previous screen
returns.
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SETUP OPERATION FROM THE REAR
SEAT
This screen appears when a rear passenger
selects the setup menu.
If you want to cancel the setup operation from
the rear seat, touch “Play”. The player will re-
sume normal play.
Under the same condition, the rear passen-
ger can cancel the setup operation from the
front seat.
To lock the operation of the player from the
rear seat, see “(c) Rear system lock” on page
147.
(g) Operating a video CD
PLAYING A VIDEO CD
Push the “AUDIO” button to display this
screen.
When you touch “WIDE”, the screen mode
can be changed.
It you touch “PICTURE” when the vehicle is
completely stopped and the parking brake is
applied, the video screen returns.
DISPLAYING VIDEO CD CONTROLS
If you touch the part where controls are not lo-
cated
while you are watching video on the vid-
eo CD, video CD controls will appear.
“Page2”: Touching this will display on the
second page of video CD controls.
“Page1”: Touching this will display on the top
page of video CD controls.
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“Hide
Buttons”: Touching this will turn off the
controls from the screen.
If “
” appears on the display when you touch
a control, the operation is not permitted.
DESCRIPTION OF VIDEO CD CONTROLS
Controls on top page
“Select Number”: The track or number
search screen appears. (See “SEARCHING
BY TRACK” on page 186.)
“Prev. Menu”: When you touch this while the
disc menu is displayed, the previous page ap-
pears on the screen. If you touch this while
the player is playing video, the previous track
is searched and played.
“Next Menu”: When you touch this while the
disc menu is displayed, the next page ap-
pears on the display. If you touch this while
the player is playing video, the next track is
searched and played.
“Main/Sub”: A multiplex transmission
changing control. The mode changes from
Main/Sub to Main, to Sub and back to Main/
Sub by touching this control.
“Return”: Touching this will display the pre-
determined scene and start playing from
there.
Controls on second page
: Use this to pause the video screen.
When you touch this again, the video screen
advance frame by frame.
: Touch this to fast reverse during play-
back.
: Touch this to pause during playback and
resume playing during pause.
: Touch this to fast forward during the
playback and start playing slowly during
pause.
SEARCHING BY TRACK
Enter the track numbers and touch “En-
ter”. The player starts playing video for
that title number.
You can select a track number by pushing “”
or “ ” on the “SEEK/TRACK” button.
If you enter the wrong numbers, touch “Clear”
to delete the numbers.
Touch
, and the previous screen re-
turns.
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(h) If the player malfunctions
If the player or another unit equipped with the
player malfunction, your audio system will
display following messages.
If “DISC CHECK” appears on the display:
It indicates that the disc dirty, damaged, or it
was inserted upside down. Clean the disc or
insert it correctly. If a disc which is not play-
able is inserted, “DISC CHECK” will also ap-
pear on
the screen. For appropriate discs for
this player, see “Audio/video system operat-
ing hints” on page 189.
If “REGION CODE ERROR” appears on
the display: It indicates that the DVD region
code is not set properly.
If “DVD ERROR” appears on the display:
It indicates that the inside of the player unit
may be too hot due to the very high ambient
temperature. Remove the disc from the play-
er and allow the player to cool down.
If the malfunction is not rectified: Take
your vehicle to your dealer.
If an MP3 disc contains CD −DA files, only
CD−DA files are played. If an MP3 disc con-
tains files other than CD −DA, only MP3 files
are played. (i) DVD player and DVD video disc infor-
mation
DVD VIDEO DISCS
This DVD player conforms to NTSC color
TV formats. The DVD video disc conform-
ing to another formats such as PAL or SE-
CAM cannot be used.
Region
codes: Some DVD video discs have
a region code indicating a country where you
can use the DVD video disc on this DVD
player. If the DVD video disc is not labeled as
“ALL” or “1”, you cannot use it on this DVD
player. If you attempt to play an inappropriate
DVD video disc on this player, “REGION
CODE ERROR” appears on the screen.
Even if the DVD video disc does not have a
region code, there is a case that you cannot
use it. Marks shown on DVD video discs:
Indicates NTSC
format of color TV.
Indicates the number
of audio tracks.
Indicates the number
of language subtitles.
Indicates the number
of angles.
Indicates the screen to
be selected.
Wide screen: 16:9
Standard: 4:3
Indicates a region code by
which this video disc can be
played.
ALL: in all countries
Number: region code
192
Correct Wrong
Handle discs carefully, especially when
you are inserting them. Hold them on the
edge and do not bend them. A void getting
fingerprints on them, particularly on the
shiny side.
Dirt, scratches, warping, pin holes, or oth-
er disc damage could cause the player to
skip or to repeat a section of a track. (To
see a pin hole, hold the disc up to the
light.)
Remove discs from the players when you
are not using them. Store them in their
plastic cases away from moisture, heat,
and direct sunlight.
To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a soft,
lint−free cloth that has been dampened with
water. Wipe in a straight line from the center
to the edge of the disc (not in circles). Dry it
with another soft, lint −free cloth. Do not use
a conventional record cleaner or anti −static
device. MP3/WMA FILES
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) and WMA
(Windows Media Audio) are audio com-
pression standards.
The MP3/WMA player can play MP3 and
WMA files on CD
−ROM, CD− R and CD−
RW discs.
The unit can play disc recordings compat-
ible with ISO 9660 level 1 and level 2 and
with the Romeo and Joliet file system.
When naming an MP3 or WMA file, add
the appropriate file extension (.mp3 or
.wma).
The MP3/WMA player plays back files
with .mp3 or .wma file extensions as MP3
or WMA files. To prevent noise and play-
back errors, use the appropriate file ex-
tensions.
The player can play only the first session
using multi− session compatible CDs.
MP3 files are compatible with the ID3 Tag
Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1, Ver. 2.2, and Ver. 2.3 for-
mats. The unit cannot display disc title,
track title and artist name in other formats.
WMA files can contain a WMA tag that is
used in the same way as an ID3 tag. WMA
tags carry information such as track title,
artist name.