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DVD video, DVD audio,
Video CD, Audio CD and
MP3/WMA CD Playback
(Disc Mode)
DVD video, DVD audio, Video CD,
Audio CD, and MP3/WMA CD can be
played in the Disc mode.
CAUTION
For safe driving, adjust the volume
while driving so that ambient sound
can be heard.
NOTE
lDo not use the Rear Entertainment System
for a long period with the engine off. The
vehicle battery could run down.
lTo listen to the Rear Entertainment System
sound from the vehicle speakers, change the
audio or navigation system sound to the
Rear Entertainment System sound.
Refer to Sound on page 6-69.
lTo listen to audio other than from the
speakers of the rear entertainment system, it
is necessary to use the wireless headphones
that are included. For headphone
specification, refer to
“Operation Tips for Headphones”(page
6-59).
lThe cooling fan of this unit may activate if
the temperature of the unit is high, however,
this does not indicate a malfunction.
qBasic Operation
Power ON/OFF
Turning on the power
The Rear Entertainment System
automatically turns on when any of the
following operations are done with the
ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position.
lThe display is open and a disc is
inserted.
lThe POWER button on the remote
controller is pressed.
Turning off
The Rear Entertainment System turns off
when any of the following operations are
done.
lThe POWER button on the remote
controller is pressed.
lThe ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position.
lThe display is closed.
Playback
The top menu or disc menu may be
displayed on the monitor screen when a
disc is played. From these menus, the disc
functions can be performed.
Refer to Top menu and disc menu on page
6-77.
NOTE
lFor some discs, the top menu or disc menu
may be displayed automatically after
playback.
lRefer to the instruction manual attached to
the disc for the top menu or disc menu.
When no disc is inserted
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or
ON position.
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NOTElThe display angle change is not available
for discs other than multi-angle recorded
DVD discs. Refer to the instruction manual
accompanying the disc for details.
lThe screen size and angle can be changed
when On-Screen Mark and Angle Mark is
off.
Mode Priority
The priority of the inserted discs (CD-R/
CD-RW) can be selected.
Audio
Digital Output
Not used with this unit.
Audio DRC
The audio dynamic range can be adjusted
to reduce the difference between the
maximum and minimum audio output.
Audio compression of the DVD video
playback can be selected or deselected
during playback using the following
modes:
Mode Function
NONE Playback with normal volume
LINELower volume is increased to
reduce difference in volume range.
RFUse when it is still difficult to hear
sound while using LINE.
Sound quality is reduced while
using RF.
NOTE
Only sound output from the headphones is
available.
Auxiliary Input (AUX mode)
In AUX mode, AV equipment such as a
video game player or a video camera can
be used by connecting the image and
sound cables to the auxiliary terminals.
NOTE
lBefore operating, read the instruction
manual accompanying the AV equipment to
be used.
lTo listen to the Rear Entertainment System
sound from the vehicle speakers, change the
audio or navigation system sound to the
Rear Entertainment System sound.
Refer to Sound on page 6-69.
To listen to audio other than from the
speakers of the rear entertainment system, it
is necessary to use the wireless headphones
that are included. For headphone
specification, refer to
“Operation Tips for Headphones”(page
6-59).
lThe cooling fan for this unit may activate if
the temperature of the unit is high, however,
this does not indicate a malfunction.
qAuxiliary Terminals and Power
Outlet
The auxiliary terminals and power outlet
are positioned as shown in the figure.
Power outlet
(AC115V)
Auxiliary
terminals
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Symptom Cause Action
Audio
output from
vehicle
speakers but
not from
headphonesDTS format language is selected and
played back.
(The wireless headphones cannot play-
back DTS format language)Select audio other than DTS format.
Image
and/or sound
is distorted.The disc is dirty. Clean the signal surface of the disc.
The disc has a scratch. Replace the disc with another one.
Dew condensation on the disc Clear the dew condensation.
There are
subtle spots
or
luminescent
spots on the
screen.The LCD is high tech equipment with a
99.99% effective sensor resolution.
However, please be aware that 0.01%
pixel failure or pixel continuous
illuminated pixels may exist.―
Subtitles
cannot be
changedOther languages are not recorded on the
disc.Check the available language in the instruction manual
accompanying the disc.
Display
angle cannot
be changedMultiple angles are not recorded on the
disc.Check the available angle in the instruction manual
accompanying the disc.
Remote
controller is
inoperableThe remote controller is not pointed
toward the receiver on the unit.Point the remote controller toward the receiver on the unit.
The receiver is near the disc slot.
There is an obstruction between the
remote controller and the unit.Operate the remote controller avoiding the obstruction so
that the signal reaches the receiver on the unit. The
receiver is near the disc slot.
The remote controller batteries are
weak.Replace the batteries with new ones.
Refer to Remote Controller on page 6-67.
Remote controller batteries poles are
pointed in the wrong direction.Install the batteries in the correct direction.
Refer to Remote Controller on page 6-67.
No audio
output from
the
headphones.No power to the headphones. Turn on the power to the headphones.
The headphones' optical receiver is not
pointed towards the main unit's
transmitter.Point the headphones' optical receiver towards the main
unit's transmitter. The main unit's transmitter is located
near the disc insertion area.
There is an obstruction between the
headphones and the main unit.Avoid the obstruction.
The headphones' batteries are depleted. Replace the batteries with new ones.
The headphones' batteries have not been
correctly inserted in the
/directions.Insert the batteries correctly.
The headphones are exposed to direct
sunlight.Use the headphones while avoiding direct sunlight.
Power turns off automatically.If there is no sound for 3 minutes or longer, or if the
headphones are continuously used for 4 hours, there is a
function which automatically turns the power off. Turn the
power to headphones back on.
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Symptom Cause Action
The
headphones'
optical
reception
range is too
narrow.The headphones' batteries are weak. Replace the batteries with new ones.
There is
excessive
noise in the
headphone
audioThe headphones' batteries are weak. Replace the batteries with new ones.
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Bluetooth Hands-Freeí
qWhat is a Bluetooth Hands-Free?
Bluetooth Hands-Free Outline
By connecting a Bluetooth equipped
mobile telephone to the hands-free unit
equipped on the vehicle, making and
receiving calls are possible using the
phone button located on the steering
wheel and voice commands.
Bluetooth equipped mobile telephone
A Bluetooth equipped mobile telephone
communicates with the hands-free unit
equipped on the vehicle using radio
transmission (Bluetooth).
For example, if the mobile telephone is
placed in a coat pocket, the phone calls
can be made through your mobile service
without direct use of the mobile
telephone.
Applicable Bluetooth specification
Ver. 1.1 or higher
Response profile
lHFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver.1.0lDUN (Dial-up Networking Profile)
Ver.1.1
Bluetooth is the registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.NOTE
lIf the ignition switch is turned off during a
hands-free call, the line is transferred to the
mobile telephone automatically.
lIf the mobile telephone is in a location
where radio reception is difficult such as a
metal container or in the trunk, the call may
not be connected using Bluetooth. If
communication is not possible, change the
location of the mobile telephone.
qComponent parts
The Bluetooth Hands-Free consists of the
following parts:
lPhone buttonlInformation displaylMicrophonelAudio unit/Navigation system
Phone button
Basic functions of the Bluetooth Hands-
Free can be used such as making calls or
hanging up by operating the phone button.
Phone button
Phone button operations
A short press or a long press of the phone
button is used depending on the operation
status as follows:
lShort press (Press the button less than
0.7 sec.)
lLong press (Press the button 0.7 sec. or
more.)
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Information display
Telephone numbers, Bluetooth Hands-
Free messages, and operation status are
displayed.
Microphone
The microphone is used for inputting
voice commands or exchanging
conversation.
Microphone
Audio unit/Navigation system
The audio unit or navigation system is
used for adjusting the volume.If the Bluetooth Hands-Free is operated,
information such as radio wave reception
conditions of the Bluetooth Hands-Free
are displayed on the screen. (With
navigation system)
Bluetooth Hands-Free
information
qVoice
To prevent the deterioration in voice
recognition rate and voice quality, the
following points must be observed:
lIt is not necessary to face the
microphone or approach it. Call out the
voice commands while maintaining a
safe driving position.
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lClose the windows and/or the
moonroof to shut out loud noises from
outside the vehicle, or turn down the
airflow of the climate control system
while the Bluetooth Hands-Free is
being used. Voice recognition may not
function correctly or voice quality may
deteriorate under the following
conditions.
lA passenger is speaking.lDriving with the window and/or the
moonroof open.
lDriving on bumpy roads.lNoise outside of the vehicle is loud.
(Construction sites, inside tunnels,
excess oncoming traffic, or heavy
rain.)
lOperation noise from turn signals,
wipers, or the horn is heard.
lA/C airflow is strong or wind is
blowing on the microphone.
lThere is noise coming from cargo
loaded inside of the vehicle.
lVoice commands may not be
recognized depending on the voice. If
the voice commands are not recognized
correctly, repeat the commands in a
louder voice.
lDialects or different wording other than
hands-free prompts cannot be
recognized by voice recognition. Call
out in the wording specified by the
voice commands.
Please be aware that the voice recognition
may error despite following the above
points.
qFunction restrictions while using
Bluetooth Hands-Free
Functions are limited as follows while the
Bluetooth Hands-Free is being used.
lBeep sound and voice guidance related
to the audio unit and navigation system
are not heard.
lBeep sound related to the A/C
operation is not heard.
lThe VOICE switch of the navigation
system located on the steering wheel
cannot be used.
qHow to use this section
Descriptions in the text are as follows:
Say: Voice commands to be called out by
you.
Prompt: Voice guidance output from the
speaker.
A beep sound [Beep] is output from the
speaker. Call out after the beep sound is
heard.
Example)
Say: [Beep]“Dial”
Prompt:“Number, please”
Say: [Beep]“XXXXXXXXXXX (Ex.
“555-1234”) (Telephone number)”
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Basic Bluetooth Hands-
Free Operation
qBluetooth Hands-Free preparation
Language setting
1. Press the phone button (Short press).
2.Say: [Beep]“Setup”
3.Prompt:“Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confirmation prompts,
select phone, language, or passcode, or
say“cancel”to return to the main
menu.”
4.Say: [Beep]“Language”
5.Prompt:“Select a language: English,
French, or Spanish.”
6.Say: [Beep]“French”(Call out the
desired language:“English”,“French”
or“Spanish”)
7.Prompt:“French (Desired language)
selected. Is this correct?”
8.Say: [Beep]“Ye s”
9.Prompt:“French (Desired language)
selected, returning to main menu.”
Mobile telephone programming
(Pairing)
To use a Bluetooth Hands-Free, the phone
has to be programmed to the hands-free
unit using the following procedure.
Up to seven Bluetooth equipped mobile
telephones can be programmed to your
vehicle.NOTE
lA mobile telephone can be programmed
only when the vehicle is parked.
lSince the communication range of a
Bluetooth equipped mobile telephone is
about 10 meters (32 ft), if a mobile
telephone is placed within a 10-meter (32
ft) radius of the vehicle, it may be detected/
programmed unintentionally while another
telephone is being programmed.
1. Activate the Bluetooth application of
the mobile telephone.
NOTE
For the operation of the mobile telephone,
refer to its instruction manual.
2. Press the phone button (Short press).
3.Say: [Beep]“Setup”
4.Prompt:“Select one of the following:
Pairing options, confirmation prompts,
select phone, language, or passcode, or
say“cancel”to return to the main
menu.”
5.Say: [Beep]“Pairing options”
6.Prompt:“Do you want to pair a phone,
delete a phone, or list paired phones?”
7.Say: [Beep]“Pair a phone”
8.Prompt:“Please say a 4-digit pairing
code.”
9.Say: [Beep]“XXXX”(Call out an
arbitrary 4-digit pairing code. This can
be any combination of 4 numbers.)
NOTE
Record the code as it will be used to program
your phone in Step 16.
10.Prompt:“Pairing code XXXX (4-
digit number). Is this correct?”
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