DISC/USB MEMORY DEVICE CARE
AND CLEANING
Discs
●Handle a disc by its edges. Never touch the
surface of the disc. Do not bend the disc.
● Always place discs in their storage cases
when they are not being used.
● To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the
center to the outer edge using a clean, soft
cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular
motion. Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
alcohol intended for industrial use.
● The inner and outer edges of a new disc may
be rough. Remove the rough edges by rub-
bing the inner and outer edges with the side
of a pen or pencil as illustrated.
USB memory device
● Never touch the terminal portion of the USB
memory device.
● Do not place heavy objects on the USB
memory device.
● Do not store the USB memory device in very
humid locations.
● Do not expose the USB memory device to
direct sunlight.
● Do not spill any liquids on the USB memory
device.
Refer to the owner’s manual for the USB memory
device for details. If your vehicle is equipped with the Mobile Enter-
tainment System (MES) , you can enjoy playing
audio and movie files on the rear displays with
images and sound.
A DVD and an AUX device inserted/connected to
the audio system for the front seat audio unit as
well as the devices connected to the rear media
interface (USB and HDMI ports for the rear dis-
plays) can be played on the rear displays.
The front and left/right rear displays can show
different sources individually.
CD/DVD slot is on the instrument panel. For
additional information, refer to “Names and func-
tions of audio control buttons” in this section.
AUX jacks are located inside the center console
box.
The rear media interface (USB and HDMI con-
nection ports) is located behind the center con-
sole box. For additional information, refer to
“Connecting rear media interface” in this section.
WARNING
The driver must not attempt to operate the
MES while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation.
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CONNECTING REAR MEDIA
INTERFACE
Ports for the USB1and HDMI2interface are
located at the rear of the center console box.
Compatible devices connected to the ports can
be played on the rear displays. Turn off the power
of the portable device before connecting to the
port.
REMOTE CONTROLLER AND
HEADPHONES
Remote controller
A remote controller is provided with the Mobile
Entertainment System. The remote controller is for the rear display op-
eration and cannot be used to control portable
devices.
The following buttons/switches are on the re-
mote controller.
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1button
The rear displays can be activated or deac-
tivated individually.
2HOME button
Push to display the HOME screen. Select
the media from the DVD, AUX, USB and
HDMI interface device.
3buttons (select
buttons)
Push the select buttons to select the items
displayed on the rear screens.
4BACK button
Push to go back to the previous screen
5Keypad
Push the keys below for operations.
button Push play or pause the movie
button Push to stop playing the
movie
button Push to select the next chap-
ter. Push and hold to fast-forward the chap-
ter.
button Push once to return to the
beginning of the current chapter. Push again
to select the previous chapter. Push and
hold to rewind the current chapter.
button Push to fast forward skipping
a number of seconds (for DVD-VIDEO) .
button Push to rewind skipping a
number of seconds (for DVD-VIDEO) .
6SPEAKER button
Push to turn on all of the in-vehicle speakers.
7Volume control button +-
Push to adjust the speaker volume.
8DISPLAY SELECT button
Slide the switch to the side corresponding to
the screen you wish to operate (L or R) .
9MENU button
Push to display the operation screen for the
source that is being played. For additional
information, refer to “Menus” in this section.
10ENTER button
Push to execute the selected item.
11SET UP button
Push to display the rear seat display set-
tings. For additional information, refer to
“Settings and information” in this section.
12HEADPHONE button
Push to turn on the sound from the head-
phones and turn off the speakers
13button
Push to turn on the backlighting of the re-
mote controller buttons. Battery replacement:
CAUTION
●
An improperly disposed battery can
harm the environment. Always confirm
local regulations for battery disposal.
● When changing the batteries, do not let
dust or oil get on the components.
NOTE:
Change the batteries of the remote control-
ler when it does not function properly.
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To replace the battery:1. Open the lid as illustrated above.
2. Replace both batteries with new ones.● Recommended battery: Size AA x 2
● Be careful not to touch the battery terminal.
● Make sure that the
andends on
the batteries match the markings inside the
compartment. 3. Close the lid securely.
● If you will not be using the remote controller
for long periods of time, remove the batteries
● Replacement of the batteries is needed
when the remote controller only functions at
extremely close distances to the Mobile En-
tertainment System or when is does not
function at all.
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2. Replace both batteries with new ones.● Recommended battery: Size AAA x 2
● Be careful not to touch the battery terminal
● Make sure that the
andends on
the batteries match the markings inside the
compartment.
3. Close the lid securely.
ACTIVATING REAR DISPLAYS
CAUTION
● The glass screen on the display screen
may break if hit with a hard or sharp
object. If the glass breaks, do not touch
the liquid crystalline material. In case of
contact with skin, wash immediately
with soap and water.
● Applying pressure to a display screen
may damage it. For additional informa-
tion, refer to “Care and maintenance” in
this section. The rear displays are located on the back of the
front head restraints.
Use the remote controller to operate the rear
display screens. For additional information, refer
to “Remote controller” in this section.
Select the left or right rear display using the
DISPLAY SELECT button on the remote control-
ler and push the
button to activate the
corresponding rear display. When the display is
turned on, a green indicator on the lower left
corner of the display will illuminate.
The lower part of the rear displays
1functions
as a signal receiver/transmitter for the remote
controller and wireless headphones, and should
not be blocked or covered.
Turning the rear displays on and off can also be
controlled on the front display. For additional
information, refer to “Controlling the rear system
on the front display” in this section.
NOTE:
● The rear displays may turn off auto-
matically when the temperature is high
to protect the display screens from be-
ing damaged.
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●The movement of the images displayed
on the rear displays could slow down
when the temperature is below 32°F
(0°C) but this is not a malfunction. The
movement will return to normal when
the temperature rises between 32°F
(0°C) and 122°F (50°C) .
● The following conditions may occur but
these are characteristics of the crystal
display and are not malfunctions.
– Black spots, bright spots and after-
images appear on this display.
– The screen appears faint or dimmed
depending on the angle viewed.
OPERATIONS ON REAR DISPLAYS
Use the remote controller and take the following
steps to operate the rear displays in the rear
seats:
1. Turn on the rear displays using the
button on the remote controller.
2. Push the HOME button and select a source from the DVD, AUX, USB or HDMI interface
devices.
When USB is selected for the first time after
the USB device is connected, select a file
you with to play from the File Browser
screen.
Menus
Push the MENU button on the remote controller
to display the operation screen for the source that
is playing. Select and adjust the preferred items
using the Select buttons and the ENTER button
on the remote controller. The available menu
items differ depending on the selected source.
Available menu items:
● “Speaker Output” key
When this item is turned on, the audio of the
source playing on the corresponding rear
display will be output to the vehicle speak-
ers.
● “Top Menu” key (DVD only)
Select to display the top menu screen.
● “Title Menu” key (DVD only)
Menus specific to each disc will be shown.
For details, see the instructions attached to
the disc.
● “Title Search” key (DVD only)
A scene that belongs to a specified title will
be displayed each time the “+” key side or
the “—” key side is selected.
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●“Use Keypad” key (DVD only)
Select the “Keypad” key and push the EN-
TER button to open the number entry
screen. Enter the number you want to search
for and select the “OK” key with the remote
controller. The selected Title/Chapter will be
played.
● “Audio” key (DVD, USB (DivX) only)
Select a preferred language for the audio
output.
● “Subtitle” key (DVD, USB (DivX) only)
Choose the preferred subtitle language set-
ting.
● “Angle” key (DVD only)
If the DVD contains data of different angles,
the angle of the image can be changed.
● “File Browser” key (USB only)
The data contained in the USB can be
browsed. The tracks are automatically cat-
egorized by playlists, songs, artists, com-
posers, genres, etc.
● “Play Mode” key (USB only)
Select a preferred play mode from the “Nor-
mal” key/”Repeat” key/”Shuffle” key.
● “Aspect Ratio” key
Aspect can be selected from Normal, Wide,
Cinema and Full. ●
“Select No.” key (DVD (Video-CD) only)
Select a section number you wish to play.
SETTINGS AND INFORMATION
Various settings for the MES such as aspect
ratio, language, etc. can be changed on the rear
displays.
Push the SET UP button on the remote controller
and select the preferred item using the Select
button and ENTER button to change the rear
display settings and to view the system informa-
tion.
Available items:
● “System Settings” key
● “Display Settings” key
● “Information” key
System settings
To change the settings of the Mobile Entertain-
ment System, push the SET UP button on the
remote controller and select the “System Set-
tings” key.
Select the preferred item and adjust the setting
using the remote controller. Available items:
● “Aspect Ratio” key
Select the image size from Normal, Wide,
Cinema and Full.
● “Language” key
The language displayed on the screen can
be changed. Select the “Manual” key and
then select a preferred language from the
list. To apply the same language that is ap-
plied to the front display, select the “Auto”
key.
The language of the rear menu screens can
be set independently from the front display.
The rear display language settings will be
applied to both the rear left and rear right
displays.
● “Operation Guide” key
When this item is turned on, an explanation
for the menu highlighted on the screen will
appear at the bottom of the screen.
● “DivX® VOD” key
DivX® VOD license information can be
viewed.
Display settings
To change the rear display settings, push the SET
UP button on the remote controller and select the
“Display Settings” key.
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Select the preferred item and adjust the setting
using the remote controller.
Available items● “Display Adjustment” key
– “Picture Mode” key Select image quality from Normal, Dy-
namic, Cinema and Game.
– “Auto Bright” key Select from Normal, Bright, OFF and
Dark. The brightness of the screen is ad-
justed automatically according to the
brightness inside the vehicle compart-
ment. The sensor is located on the right
side corner of the rear displays.
– “Brightness”, “Tint”, “Contrast”, “Color” and “Black Level” keys
Adjust the levels using the
orbuttons on the remote control-
ler.
– “Default” key Select this item to reset the screen set-
tings to the default value.
● “Automatic Detail Enhancement” key
The enhancement of the contrast for details
can be adjusted automatically with this func-
tion. Select the level of the function from
High, Medium and Low. ●
“Super Resolution” key
Blurred images with a low resolution can be
converted and adjusted into more crisp,
clearer images. Select the level of the func-
tion from High, Medium or Low.
● “Automatic Contrast Adjustment” key
Objects in dark images that are difficult to
view can be adjusted and enhanced auto-
matically for clearer viewing. Select the level
of the function from High, Medium or Low.
● “Noise Reduction” key
With the noise reduction function, block
noise that accompanies images can be re-
duced. Select the level of the function from
High, Medium or Low.
Software information
To display the software information of the Mobile
Entertainment System, push the SET UP button
on the remote controller and select the “Informa-
tion” key.
CONTROLLING THE REAR SYSTEM
ON THE FRONT DISPLAY
To control the rear displays and the rear speakers
on the front display, push the AUDIO button on
the control panel and touch the “Rear Display”
key. For additional information, refer to “Selecting
audio source” in this section.
The MES screen will appear on the front display,
allowing the system to be controlled from the
front seats.
1Status display icons
Status of the speakers and the remote con-
troller is shown in icons. Touch the icons to
change the setting.
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