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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.
Available setting items may vary depending on the models and specifications.
1. Display the Settings menu screen.
“Displaying operation screen” (page 2-14)
2. Touch [Audio].
The following setting items are available:
. [Sound Settings]
Setting Items Action
[Bass] Adjust the speaker tone quality and sound balance by touching [+]/[-], [L]/[R] or [R]/[F].
[Treble]
[Balance]
[Fade]
[Bose® Centerpoint] When this item is turned on, surround sound playback is generated from a traditional stereo recording. Turn on
this item to activate Bose® Centerpoint and to change its effect level with the [Surround Vol].
[Bose® AudioPilot] Adjusts the volume and sound quality depending on the changes of the vehicle speed and the noise picked up
by the microphone. It compensates for noise for different road surface conditions and open windows. Turn on
the item to activate Bose® AudioPilot.
[Surround Vol] Touch [+]/[-] to adjust the surround volume level if Bose® Centerpoint is turned on.
[Speed Sensitive Vol] This automatically adjusts the volume depending on the vehicle speed. Touch [+]/[-] to change the sensitivity
level.
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[Driver’s Audio Stage]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 driver’s seat position. The prominence of the effect of
this feature depends on the type of music that is played. For some music, it may be difficult to recognize the
effect of this feature.
. [Display Album Cover Art]
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]
Setting Items Action
[HD Radio Mode (AM)] 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 Radio Mode (FM)]
. [DVD Settings]
Setting Items Action
[Angle] Images and movies can be viewed in different angles if the DVD contains this data. Switch the angle
number by touching [+]/[-].
[CM Skip] Select commercial skip length from 15, 30 and 60 seconds.
[DRC] 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] Turn the angle mark display on/off. When this item is turned on, [Multi Angle] will be displayed on the DVD
screen.
[Menu Skip] 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] When this item is turned on, a multi-channel recording will be converted to a traditional two channel
(stereo) recording.
[DVD Language] Enter the language code of the preferred language.
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[Language]Changeable items will vary depending on the type of DVD.
For DVD-V:
Audible language can be changed by touching [+]/[-].
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] The subtitle language can be changed by touching [+]/[-].
[DVD Screen Settings] Touch to adjust the DVD aspect ratio.
[PG/PL Mode] Touch to switch the PG/PL mode setting.
INFO:
The Available setting items differ depending on the DVD. . [AUX Settings]
Setting Items Action
[Image ON]/[Image OFF] The image display on the display can be turned on/off.
[AUX Image Display] The image display size setting can be selected from [Normal], [Wide] and [Cinema].
[Volume Setting] The volume setting can be selected from [Low], [Medium] and [High].
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© Gracenote, Inc. 2009MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT
SYSTEM (MES) (if so equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the Mobile
Entertainment System (MES), you can enjoy
playing audio and movie files on the rear
displays with images and sound.
Playable source:
. DVD (if so equipped)
. AUX device (if so equipped)
. USB memory device (connected to the
rear USB connection port)
. HDMI device
The front and left/right rear displays can
show different sources individually.
CD/DVD (if so equipped) slot location:
“Names and functions of audio control
buttons” (page 3-14)
Auxiliary input jack location (if so equipped):
“Audio accessories” (page 2-12)
Rear media interface (USB and HDMI con-
nection ports) location:
“Rear media interface” (page 3-59)
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WARNING
The driver must not attempt to operate
the Mobile Entertainment System while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
CAUTION
.Do not attempt to use the system in
extremely high or low temperature
conditions [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 starting the engine or the
hybrid system.
The front display is designed not to show
images during driving, as the driver’s atten-
tion 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 engine or the hybrid system when
using the Mobile Entertainment System.
WARNING
The driver must not attempt to operate
the Mobile Entertainment System 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
images on the front center display with
the Mobile Entertainment System.
CAUTION
. Only operate the Mobile Entertain-
ment System while the engine or the
hybrid system is running. Operating
the Mobile Entertainment System for
extended periods of time with the
engine or 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
liquids may cause the system to mal- function.
. While playing VIDEO-CD media, this
DVD player does not guarantee com-
plete 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 Mbps), Full Speed (12 Mbps), High Speed
(480 Mbps)
Mass Storage Support:
The Mobile Entertainment System recog-
nizes 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
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Sorenson Spark Video decoder:
This product contains an officially licensed
Sorenson Spark optimized video decoder
licensed from Sorenson Media, Inc.
Natune surround sound:
Natune surround sound is a
general term for the family
of the latest acoustic signal
processing technology pro-
duced by DiMAGIC Co., Ltd.
REMOTE CONTROLLER AND
HEADPHONES
Remote controller
A remote controller is provided with the
Mobile Entertainment System.
The remote controller is for the rear display
operation and cannot be used to control
portable devices.
The following buttons/switches are on the
remote controller.
<>:
The rear displays can be activated or
deactivated individually.
Push to display the HOME screen.
Select the media from the DVD (if so equipped), AUX (if so equipped), USB
and HDMI interface devices.
<>,
<>,<>,<>(Select but-
tons):
Push the select buttons to select the
items displayed on the rear screens.
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Push to go back to the previous screen.
Keypad:
Push the keys below for operations.
Key Operations
<
>Push to play or pause the
movie.
<
> Push to stop playing the movie.
<
> Push to select the next chapter.
Push and hold to fast-forward
the movie.
<
> Push once to return to the
beginning of the current chap-
ter. Push again to select the
previous chapter. Push and
hold to rewind the current
movie.
<
> Push to fast-forward skipping
a number of seconds (for DVD-
VIDEO).
<
> Push to rewind skipping a
number of seconds (for DVD-
VIDEO).
Push to turn on all of the in-vehicle
speakers.
Volume control button <>/<>:
Push to adjust the speaker volume.
Slide the switch to the side correspond-
ing to the screen you wish to operate (L
or R).
available. When the surround audio
modes are turned off, a regular 2.0 ch
stereo mode is applied.
CINEMA:
Optimum mode for movies. Provides
powerful surround audio as if you are
in a theater.
MUSIC:
Provides natural and clear sounds with
stability optimal for listening to music.
GAME:
Provides realistic sounds for playing
games with bass enhanced sounds.
Mode indicators:
The selected surround audio mode will
illuminate.
Slide this switch to select which of the
audio sources to listen to when the rear
displays are playing different sources.
L: The headphone will play audio from thesource playing on the left display.
R: The headphone will play audio from the source playing on the right display.
Push to turn the headphones on or off.
Power ON/OFF indicator:
Illuminates when the headphones are
turned on.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Operating tips: . The headphones will automatically turn
off after several minutes if there is no
audio output during that period. The
headphones will also turn off after
approximately 4 hours of continuous
use. To prevent the battery from being
discharged, keep the power turned off
when not in use.
. If the sound from the headphones is not
clear, it may be due to interference from
an infrared communication device or a
cellular phone. If this happens, turn down
the headphone volume or stop using the
headphones. It is also possible that the
headphones may be too far or offset
from the transmitter which is in the rear
display screen. Use the headphones in
front of the rear display. .
The sound may also be interrupted
temporarily when there is something
between the headphones and the trans-
mitter causing interference. Move the
source of interference, such as opaque
materials, hands, hair, etc.
Battery replacement:
CAUTION
. An improperly disposed battery can
harm the environment. Always con-
firm 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 headphones
when they stop functioning while playing or
when noise is produced.
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