●Some VIDEO-CD functions may not be sup-
ported with this system.
● Displaying items may vary depending on the
type of disc.
Loading
Insert the DVD into the slot with the label side
facing up. The DVD will be guided automatically
into the slot and start playback.
When a DVD is loaded, the DVD operation
screen is displayed on the display.
Activation and playing
Inserting the DVD into the slot will activate the
DVD mode. The DVD mode can also be selected
from the source list by pushing the DISC button
with a DVD loaded. For additional information,
refer to “Selecting audio source” and “Main audio
buttons” in this section.
Touch the “Play” key in the DVD menu to start
playing. Touch the “Pause” key to pause and
touch the “Stop” key to stop playing the DVD.
Skipping
Touch the “Skip >>” key or “Skip <<” key in the
DVD menu to skip to the next or previous
track/chapter. Displaying keys
Touch the “Key” key in the DVD menu to display
operation keys such as the “Enter” key or “Re-
turn” key, etc.on the display.
Skipping commercial messages
Touch the “CM >>” key or “CM <<” key in the
DVD menu to skip commercials.
Displaying top menu
Touch the “Top Menu” key in the DVD menu to
display the top menu specific to each disc. For
additional information, refer to the disc instruc-
tions.
Displaying title list
Touch the “Title List” key in the DVD menu to
display the title list.
Displaying title menu
Touch the “Title Menu” key in the DVD menu to
display the title menu specific to each disc. For
additional information, refer to the disc instruc-
tions.
Selecting track/chapter
Touch the “10 Key Search” key in the DVD menu
to display the keyboard screen. Enter the
track/chapter you wish to play.
Selecting track/chapter/menu number
Touch the “10 Key Search” key or “Select No.”
key in the DVD menu to display the keyboard
screen. Enter the track/chapter or menu number
you wish to play.
Viewing from default list
Touch the “Default Position” key in the DVD menu
to view from the default list.
Adjusting the display
Touch the “Display Settings” key in the DVD
menu to adjust the display settings of the display.
“Brightness” key
Adjusts the display bright-
ness
“Contrast” key Adjusts the display con-
trast
“Black Level” key Adjusts the display black
level
“Tint” key Adjusts the tint level
“Color” key Adjusts the color
“Reset Settings” key Resets all the display set- tings to default
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AUXILIARY (AUX) DEVICES
Connecting auxiliary devices
The auxiliary input jacks are located in the center
console box.
The auxiliary audio input jack accepts any stan-
dard analog audio input such as from a portable
cassette player, CD player or MP3 player.
A video player can be connected to the auxiliary
video input jack to play movies.
INFO:
Insert a 1/8 in (3.5 mm) stereo mini plug in the
audio input jack. If a cable with a mono plug is
used, the audio output may not function normally.
AUX operation
Activation and playing:
Turn on an AUX device.
Connecting an AUX device into the jack will
activate the AUX mode.
AUX can be selected from the other audio
sources by touching the “Source” key (if so
equipped) or by pushing the MEDIA button.
Display Settings:
Touch the “Display Settings” key to adjust the
display settings on the display.
AUDIO SETTINGS
Audio settings can be adjusted or audio related
functions can be turned on/off using the following
procedure.
Some of the setting items may not be displayed
when the audio system is turned off. 1. Push the SETTING button.
2. Touch the “Audio” key. The following setting items are available:
*: Availability of the item depends on the
model and specifications.
●“Sound Settings” key
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Setting ItemsAction
“Bass” key Adjust the speaker tone quality and sound balance by touching the “+”/”-” keys, “L”/“R”
keys or “R”/“F” keys.
“Treble” key
“Balance” key
“Fader” key
“Bose®Centerpoint” key* When this item is turned on, surround sound playback is generated from a traditional ste-
reo recording. Turn on this item to activate Bose®Centerpoint and to change its effect
level with the “Surround Vol” key.
“Surround Vol” key* Touch the “+”/”-” keys to adjust the “Surround Vol” key level if Bose®Centerpoint is
turned on.
“Speed Sensitive Vol” key* This automatically adjusts the volume depending on the vehicle speed. Touch the “+”/”-”
keys to change the sensitivity level.
“Driver’s Audio Stage” key* When this item is turned on, a better sound quality will be provided to the driver’s
position. The driver can enjoy a more crisp and clear sound that is specialized for the driv-
er’s seat position. The prominence of the effect of this feature depends on the type of mu-
sic that is played. For some music, it may be difficult to recognize the effect of this feature.
● “Display Album Cover Art” key
Turn this item on to display image files from the media device. If the media device does not contain images, no image will be displayed.
● “Radio Settings” key
Setting Items Action
“HD Mode AM” key When this item is turned on, the analog and digital reception switches automatically.
When this item is turned off, the reception is fixed in the analog mode.
“HD Mode FM” key
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●“DVD Settings” key*
Setting Items Action
“Angle” key Images and movies can be viewed in different angles if the DVD contains this data.
Switch the angle number by touching the “+”/“-” keys.
“CM Skip” key Select commercial skip length from 15, 30, and 60 seconds.
“DRC” key Select the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) setting from OFF, 1 and 2. DRC allows
tuning of the dynamic range of sound recorded in the Dolby Digital format.
“Angle Mark” key Turn the angle mark display on/off. When this item is turned on, “Multi Angle” will be dis- played on the DVD screen.
“Menu Skip” key DVD menus are automatically configured and the contents will be played directly when
this item is turned on. Note that some discs may not be played directly even if this item is
turned on.
“DOWN MIX” key When this item is turned on, a multi-channel recording will be converted to a traditional two channel (stereo) recording.
“DVD Language” key Enter the language code of the preferred language.
“Language” key Changeable items will vary depending on the type of DVD.
For DVD-V:
Audible language can be changed by touching the “<” or “>” keys.
For Video CD:
Select the sound setting from Main audio, Sub audio and Main/Sub audio.
For DVD VR:
Select the sound setting from Main audio 1, Sub audio 1, Main/Sub audio 1, Main audio
2, Sub audio 2, and Main/Sub audio 2.
“Subtitle” key The subtitle language can be changed by touching the “<” or “>” keys.
“DVD Screen Settings” key Touch to adjust the DVD aspect ratio.
“PG/PL Mode” key Touch to switch the PG/PL mode setting.
INFO:
The available setting items differ depending on the DVD.
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●“AUX settings” key
Setting Items Action
“AUX Image Display” key The image display size setting can be selected from the “Normal”, “Wide” and “Cinema”
keys.
“Volume Setting” key The volume setting can be selected from the “Low”, “Medium” and “High” keys.
INFO:
Image display can be turned on/off by touching the “Image ON”/“Image OFF” keys on the upper right corner on the screen.
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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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CAUTION
●Do not attempt to use the system in
extremely high or low temperature con-
ditions [below -4°F (-20°C) or above
158°F (70°C)].
● To avoid draining the vehicle battery
(12V battery) , do not operate the system
for more that 15 minutes without start-
ing the hybrid system.
The front display is designed not to show
images during driving, as the driver’s at-
tention must be given to vehicle operation
for safety. Sounds are still audible. To
show images on the front display, stop the
vehicle in a safe location, move the shift
lever to the “P” (Park) position and apply
the parking brake.
PRECAUTIONS
Start the hybrid system when using the MES.
WARNING
The driver must not attempt to operate the
MES or wear the headphones while the
vehicle is in motion so that full attention
may be given to vehicle operation. Park the vehicle in a safe location and
apply the parking break to view the im-
ages on the front center display screen
using the DVD player.
CAUTION
●
Only operate the (MES) while the hybrid
system is running. Operating the MES
for extended periods of time with the
hybrid system turned off can discharge
the vehicle battery (12V battery) .
● Do not allow the system to get wet.
Excessive moisture such as spilled liq-
uids may cause the system to
malfunction.
●
While playing VIDEO-CD media, this DVD
player does not guarantee complete
functionality of all VIDEO-CD formats.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
USB media support
Supported USB media
USB 1.1 Low Speed (1.5 Mbps) , Full
Speed (12 Mbps)
USB 2.0 Low Speed (1.5 Mbs) , Full
Speed (12 Mbps) , High
Speed (480 Mps)
Mass Storage Support
The Mobile Entertainment System recognizes the
connected USB media as a mass storage device.
Supported file systems and partition
The first partition of the following file systems are
supported.
● NTFS
● FAT32
● FAT16
● HFS+
Supported folder structure
Folders 1,000 folders maximum
Files 10, 000 files maximum
Pass length 3072 characters
Full name length 232 characters
Folder levels 11 levels maximum (when
route is regarded as level 0)
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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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