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lPicture adjust button (): Darken
Adjusting the color adjustment
1. Press the picture adjustment mode
button (PICTURE) and select the TINT
mode.
2. Press the picture adjust button (
)or
(
) to adjust.
lPicture adjust button (): GreenlPicture adjust button (): Red
Adjusting the color density
1. Press the picture adjustment mode
button (PICTURE) and select the
COLOR mode.
2. Press the picture adjust button (
)or
(
) to adjust.
lPicture adjust button (): Darken
lPicture adjust button (): Lighten
Adjusting the contrast (definition)
1. Press the picture adjustment mode
button (PICTURE) and select the
CONTRAST mode.
2. Press the picture adjust button (
)or
(
) to adjust.
lPicture adjust button (): HigherlPicture adjust button (): Lower
qScreen Size Setting
The size of the screen can be changed.
Press the DISPLAY MODE button to set
the desired screen size.
The screen size changes in the order of
Full→Normal→Wide→Cinema each
time the button is pressed.
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qRemote Controller
Operate the Rear Entertainment System
with the remote controller except for disc
insertion/ejection.
CAUTION
Do not apply excessive force to the
remote controller or get it wet. Also,
do not leave the remote controller in
a place exposed to direct sunlight or
high temperature. It could cause a
malfunction.
NOTE
Operate the remote controller with it pointed
to the disc slot of the unit. Signals may not be
received depending of the angle.
Maintenance
Stow the remote controller in its case and
put it in the seatback pocket of a front
seat.
Place the remote controller into its case
properly in the direction shown in the
figure and stow it in the front seatback
pocket.
NOTE
If the remote controller is placed in the
incorrect direction, abnormal noise or an
operation error could result.
Using the remote controller
A battery has already been installed in the
remote controller.
Remove the electrical leak-protection
insulation sheet before using the remote
controller.
Insulation
sheet
Replacing the battery
If the buttons on the remote controller are
inoperable, or the operation range
becomes narrow or unsteady, the battery
may be dead.
Replace the battery using the following
procedure.
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Sound Output
qSound Output from Vehicle Speakers
Press the audio button () andon-screen tab.“AUX”is displayed on the audio
display and it changes to the Rear Entertainment System sound.
Sound/Music being played by the Rear Entertainment System can be heard from the
vehicle speakers.
Adjust the volume with the dial on the audio unit.
qUsing the Headphone Speakers
CAUTION
ØFor safety reasons, the driver should never wear the headphones while driving.
Not being able to hear sound outside of the vehicle could result in a serious
accident.
ØUse the headphones with the volume set at moderate level. Listening at an
excessive volume level for extended periods of time will have an adverse effect on
your hearing ability.
ØIf the headphone arms are spread excessively is could result in damage.
ØDo not apply excessive force to the headphones or get them wet. Also, do not
leave the headphones in a place exposed to direct sunlight or high temperature. It
could cause a malfunction.
NOTE
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 6-75).
lWhen the headphones are not in use, turn them off.lIf there is no sound produced from a signal for 3 minutes or longer after the headphone power is
turned on, or there is no signal reception, the headphone power turns off automatically.
lIf the headphones are continuously used for 4 hours or more after the sound signal is received, the
headphone power turns off automatically.
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The acceptable range for signals (infrared rays) from the Rear Entertainment System is as
follows:
Rear Entertainment System
Wireless headphone signal
(infrared rays) transmitter
The signals (infrared rays) can be received in
any location on the rear seats. However, the
rear of the transmitter is out of the acceptable
range.
A wireless headphone can be used in any position on the rear seats, however, the sound
may skip under the following conditions because the acceptable range varies or the signals
are blocked.
lWhen affected by intense light such as direct sunshine.lWhen the wireless headphone receiver does not point to the Rear Entertainment System
transmitter.
lWhen the signal is blocked by an obstruction such as the seat.
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qInitial Setting Function
The settings set in the initial setting
function remain after the unit is turned off
or the disc is changed.
The following items can be set in the
initial setting.
Lang: Sound and subtitle setting
Rating: Parental lock setting
Mark: On-Screen Mark, Angle Mark and
Mode Priority settings
Audio: Audio DRC setting
Aspect: Not available
Displaying/selecting the initial setting
function menu
1. Press the SET UP button while the disc
is not being played to display the initial
setting function menu on the monitor
screen.
NOTE
lThe initial setting can be performed with no
disc inserted.
lAfter setting the initial setting, the playback
starts from the first chapter/track.
2. Move the cursor to the desired menu
by operating the select button up/down
or left/right.3. Press the ENTER button. The selected
menu is highlighted to indicate that the
menu is selected.
4. Select the item to be set by operating
the select button up or down.
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5. Press the ENTER button. The
highlighted color returns to the
previous color to indicate that the
selected item is set.
6. To finish the function menu on the
monitor display, press the SET UP,
MENU, or STOP button.
Lang (Language)
Sound and subtitles can be changed to the
desired language.
Menu language: Language used for top
menu/disc menu
Sound language: Language used for
movie sound (voice)
Subtitle language: Language used for
subtitlesChanging to a language other than
English and Japanese
NOTE
lLanguages other than English and
Japanese can be set by entering the
language code in the language code list.
Refer to Language Code List on page
6-108.
lIf the selected language is not recorded in
the disc, the language is not available.
1. Move the cursor to“Other”by
operating the select button up or down.
2. Press the ENTER button, and then
operate the select button to the right.
3. Enter the desired language code by
pressing the number keys (0 to 9) or
operating the select button up or down.
4. Press the ENTER button to set the
language of the entered language code.
NOTE
If“English”or“Japanese”is selected
afterward, the previously entered language
code is cleared.
Rating
If the disc has a parental lock code,
viewing can be restricted. Also, the setting
can be protected by a password to prevent
someone changing the setting.
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Auxiliary terminals
The auxiliary terminals consist of one
image input terminal and two sound input
terminals (for left and right).
Image input terminal: Yellow
Sound input (Right) terminal: Red
Sound input (Left) terminal: White
To use, open the cover.
CAUTION
Close the cover when the terminals
are not in use. If foreign material
penetrates, or liquid is spilled on it, it
may cause a malfunction.
NOTE
lFor monaural equipment (with one sound
output terminal), connect the terminal to
the sound input terminal (White). The
sound is output from the speaker to which
the terminal has been connected.
lNoise may occur depending on the
connected equipment.
Power Outlet
The power outlet can be used as a power
supply for electrical devices when the
ignition is switched to ACC or ON.
Only use AC 115 V electrical appliances
requiring no greater than 100 W
Open the cover to use the power outlet.
WARNING
ØNever use medical instruments
with the power outlet.
ØFollow the cautions below to
prevent electrical shock.
ØDo not plug accessories into the
power outlet or unplug them
with wet hands.
ØDo not put anything other than
plugs into the outlet.
ØDo not disassemble the outlet.
CAUTION
ØAlways close the cover when not in
use. If foreign objects or liquid
penetrate the outlet, it may cause
a malfunction.
ØDo not use electrical appliances
that exceed the prescribed power
capacity. It may cause a
malfunction.
NOTE
To prevent discharging of the battery, do not
use the auxiliary input for long periods with
the engine off or idling.
Plug-in
1. Open the cover.
2. Lightly insert the plug and turn the
outlet 90 degrees, then insert it fully.
POWER OUTLET
Unplug
1. Pull the plug out.
2. Close the cover.
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Symptom Cause Action
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 6-83.
Remote controller batteries poles are
pointed in the wrong direction.Install the batteries in the correct direction.
Refer to Remote Controller on page 6-83.
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.
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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