Owner's manual Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones AM/FM DVD VIDEO / VIDEO CD / CD / MP3 PLAYER / CD CHANGER CONTROLLER WITH 7" LC DISPLAY CONTRÔLEUR DE RADIO AM/FM/LECTEUR DVD VIDÉO /CD VIDÉO/CD/MP3/CHANGEUR CD AVEC AFFICHEUR À CRISTAUX LIQUIDES DE 7 POUCESl CONTROLADOR DE RADIO DE AM/FM, REPRODUCTOR DE DISCOS DVD/VIDEODISCOS CD/CD/MP3/CAMBIADOR DE DISCOS CD CON VISUALIZADOR DE CRISTAL LÍQUIDO DE 7" R Clarion Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2002: Clarion Co., Ltd. Printed in Japan/ Imprimé en Japon / Impreso en Japón R R 2002/2 (D·K) QC-6810B 280-7803-00 Thank you for purchasing the Clarion VRX925VD. This owner's manual is for the VRX925VD. Please read this owner's manual in its entirety before operating this equipment. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it in a handy place (e.g., glove compartment). Check the contents of the enclosed warranty card and keep it carefully with this manual. This manual includes the operating procedures of the CD changer, MD changer, DVD changer, TV tuner, SIRIUS, Multiple Channel Processor (MCP). The CD changer, MD changer, TV tuner, MCP and DVD Changer have their own manuals, but no explanations for operating them are described. Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. FEATURES ................................................................................................................... 2 PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................ 3 CONTROLS ................................................................................................................... 5 NOMENCLATURE ......................................................................................................... 6 DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................ 8 OUTLINE OF BUTTON AND TOUCHKEY OPERATION WHEN THE DISPLAY IS OPEN ................................................................................... 10 7. REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................................... 14 8. DCP .............................................................................................................................. 17 9. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING ........................................................................................ 18 10. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM .................................................................................................. 19 11. OPERATIONS .............................................................................................................. 21 Basic Operations .......................................................................................................... 21 Radio Operations ......................................................................................................... 25 DVD Video Player Operations ...................................................................................... 28 Visual Operations ......................................................................................................... 42 CD/MD Changer Operations ........................................................................................ 45 DVD Changer Operations ............................................................................................. 49 TV Operations .............................................................................................................. 49 SIRIUS Operations ....................................................................................................... 52 Other Functions ............................................................................................................ 55 Multiple Channel Processor Operations ....................................................................... 58 12. IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ........................................................................................... 61 13. ERROR DISPLAYS ...................................................................................................... 63 14. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 64 Installation and wire connection manual ........................................................................ 65 1. FEATURES s Fully-Motorized 7" Widescreen LCD s Touch Panel Control s DVD Video/CD-DA/MP3/Video CD Play Capability s 6-Channel, 4Volt RCA Line Level Output s Built-in 50W × 4 Amplifier s CeNET with Balanced Audio Line Transmission and Dynamic Noise Canceling s Multi Angle, Multi Story, Slow Motion Capability s ID3 Tag Capability s CD TEXT Capable s CD-R Compatible s 5.1 Channel Decoder for DTS and Dolby Digital Capability s Optical Digital Output VRX925VD 2 VRX925VD 233 5. DISPLAY The Color LCD Display and the Information Panel on the main unit show the following displays, providing information about the mode and functions operated. 2. PRECAUTIONS WARNING For your safety, the driver should not watch the TV or operate the controls while driving. Please note that watching and operating the TV while driving are prohibited by law in some countries. Also, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which external sounds can be heard. 1. When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switching on the heater, moisture may form on the disc (DVD/ CD/MD) or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If moisture forms on the disc (DVD/CD/MD), wipe it off with a soft cloth. If moisture forms on the optical parts of the player, do not use the player for about one hour. The condensation will disappear naturally allowing normal operation. 2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which cause severe vibration may cause the sound to skip. 3. This unit uses a precision mechanism. Even in the event that trouble arises, never open the case, disassemble the unit, or lubricate the rotating parts. 4. TV broadcast reception When receiving the TV broadcasts, the strength of the signals changes since the car is moving, so in some cases it may not be possible to receive clear pictures. · TV signals are strongly linear, so reception is affected by buildings, mountains and other obstacles. · Such external factors such as electric train lines, a high voltage lines, and signal devices may disturb the picture or cause noise. If the reception is poor, switch to a station with good reception. 5. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Handling Discs Handling · New discs may have some roughness around the edges. If such discs are used, the player may not work or the sound may skip. Use a ball-point pen or the like to remove any roughness from the edge of the disc. Ball-point pen Roughness English Owner's manual English Owner's manual English Storage · Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or any heat source. · Do not expose discs to excess humidity or dust. · Do not expose discs to direct heat from heaters. Owner's manual Information Panel Preset channel indication Disc number indication The disc numbers corresponding to the discs in the DVD, CD or MD changer light. Operation status indication The frequency, play time, clock, etc. are displayed. Cleaning · To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center of the disc to the circumference. · Do not use any solvents, such as commercially available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner to clean discs. · After using special disc cleaner, let the disc dry off well before playing it. INFORMATION FOR USERS:. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC APPROVAL. : SIRIUS indication : Disc indication : Scan indication : Repeat indication : Random indication : Beat-EQ indication : Manual indication : Stereo indication : Loudness indication · Never stick labels on the surface of the disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen. · Never play a disc with any cellophane tape or other glue on it or with peeling off marks. If you try to play such a disc, you may not be able to get it back out of the DVD player or it may damage the DVD player. · Do not use discs that have large scratches, are misshapen, cracked, etc. Use of such discs may cause misoperation or damage. · To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges. · Do not use commercially available disc protection sheets or discs equipped with stabilizers, etc. These may damage the disc or cause breakdown of the internal mechanism. On Discs · Exercise a good precaution when loading a disc with the panel open. · Never turn off the power and remove the unit from the car with a disc loaded. CAUTION With the screen open, a driver may not see the disc insertion slot. For your safety, insert a disc with the screen closed. No / Non Be sure to unfold and read the next page. Veuillez déplier et vous référer à la page suivante. Cerciórese de desplegar y de leer la página siguiente. VRX925VD 8 VRX925VD 3 VRX925VD 4 3. CONTROLS / COMMANDES / CONTROLES Main unit / Unité principale / Unidad principal With the Display closed / Avec l`afficheur fermé / Con el visualisador cerrado [VOL] [DISP] 4. NOMENCLATURE Names of Buttons Note: · Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter "3. CONTROLS" on page 5 (unfold). When the display open [a], [d] button · Use this button to tune to a station in the radio/SIRIUS/TV mode. · Use this button to select a track in the CD, Video CD, MP3 and CD/MD changer mode. · Use this button to select a chapter in the DVD video and DVD changer mode. English Français Español English Owner's manual English [DISP] button · Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to call the LCD background screen setup menu. · Press this button to show the information on the screen in the TV, VISUAL, or DVD video mode. · Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to switch the display sizes while in the screen where the TV, VISUAL, or DVD video mode is suspended. Owner's manual When the display closed [VOL] button · Use this button to increase/decrease the volume. [M.L] button [DIRECT] button · Use this button to select a preset channel in the radio/SIRIUS/TV mode. · Use this button to select a disc in the changer mode. · Press and hold one of the [DIRECT] button for 2 seconds or longer to store the current station into preset memory. · The display panel can be switched to a composite screen to lock the monitor or to view a video CD. · Press and hold this button for about 1 second or longer to turn off the monitor. [OPEN] [Q] [FUNC] [RELEASE] [SENSOR] [DISP] button · Use this button to switch the indications such as play status on the information panel. [TILT] button · Use this button to adjust the angle of the liquid crystal panel in 5 steps. · Every time this button is pressed and held for about 2 seconds or longer, the liquid crystal panel moves forward/backward in 3 steps. [OPEN] button [BAND] [s] [DIRECT] [ISR] [MUTE] With the Display open / Avec l`afficheur ouvert / Con el visualisador abierto [DISP] · Use this button to open/close the liquid crystal panel. · Press and hold this button for about 2 seconds or longer so that the liquid crystal panel is positioned horizontally when the liquid crystal panel is open. Press the button again to return the panel to the original position. Even if the button is not pressed, the panel returns to the original position after about 10 seconds. [a], [d] button · Use this button to tune to a station in the radio/SIRIUS/TV mode. · Use this button to select a track in the CD, Video CD, MP3 and CD/MD changer mode. · Use this button to select a chapter in the DVD video and DVD changer mode. [s] button · Press this button to enter the play pause mode in the DVD video mode and changer mode. Press the button again to resume playback. [s] button · Press this button to enter the play pause mode in the DVD video mode and changer mode. Press the button again to resume playback. [A-M] button · Shows the AUDIO MODE menu for tone adjustment, etc. Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to switch the loudness on or off (LOUD ON/OFF). [RELEASE] button · Use this button to remove the DCP from the main unit. [SENSOR] · Remote control infrared sensor. [BAND] button · Press this button to switch the receiving bands for radio/SIRIUS/TV mode, etc. Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to switch the SEEK/MANUAL tuning modes. · Use this button to move to the first track on a disc in the DVD video mode. · Use this button to switch to the next disc in the changer mode. · Use this button to select visual1 or 2 in the VISUAL mode. [ADJ] button · Shows the ADJUST MODE menu to change the settings. · Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to show the DVD SETUP menu. [ISR] button [LIST] [MENU] [M.L] · Use this button to enter the ISR (Instant station recall) standby mode. [MUTE] button · Use this button to mute the sound. [KEY PAD] button · Press to display the keys (KEY PAD) that correspond to play mode. [MENU] button · Press this button to show the DVD menu on the screen in the DVD video and DVD changer mode. · Press this button to show the file selection screen in the MP-3 mode. · Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to show the DVD title screen. [TILT] [FUNC] button · Press this button to turn on the power. Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to turn off the power. · Press this button to switch the modes such as radio. [KEY PAD] [ADJ] [A-M] [ ] [Q] button · Use this button to eject a disc. [LIST] button · Press this button to show the list of the preset channel on the screen in the radio/SIRIUS/TV mode. · Press this button to show the disc list on the screen in the CD/MD/DVD changer mode. VRX925VD Note: Be sure to unfold this page and refer to the front diagrams as you read each chapter. Remarque: Veuillez déplier cette page et vous référer aux schémas quand vous lisez chaque chapitre. Nota: Cuando lea los capítulos, despliegue esta página y consulte los diagramas. 5 VRX925VD 6 VRX925VD 7 Color LCD Display ·Radio mode : FM1 98.1MHz Pch 1(band/frequency/preset No.) ·SIRIUS mode : SR1 100ch Pch 1(band/channel/preset No.) ·DVD changer mode: D2 T02 C002 01:08:20 (disc No./title No./chapter No./ playback time) ·DVD video mode : T01 C003 00:08:20(title No./chapter No./playback time) ·Video CD mode : T01 00:01:18(track No./playback time) ·MP-3 mode : F001 T001 00:04:07(folderNo./track No./playback time) ·CD mode : TRACK 02 04 : 07(track No./playback time) ·CD/MD changer mode: D02 T02 00 : 45(disc No./track No./playback time) ·TV mode : TV1 28CH Pch 1(band/channel/preset No.) ·VISUAL mode : VISUAL 1 (band) English Owner's manual MOTION/SPRITE pattern display Clock time Mode name MANU : Seek/Manual indication : Stereo indication ST : Loudness indication LD When the Multiple Channel Processor (DVH920) is connected, the program format of the digital input signal (for example, "3/2+LFE") is displayed. BEQ : Beat-EQ indication When the Multiple Channel Processor (DVH920) is connected, the signal format of the digital input signal (for example, "Dolby D") is displayed. ·SIRIUS mode ·Radio/TV mode : PROGRAM WEST COAST (user title) : CH.NAME CH801 (channel name) : TITLE WALK THIS WAY (title) : ARTIST CH801 (artist) : CATEGORY ROCK (category) ·CD changer mode : USER TITLE SHINE (user title) ·CD TEXT in CD changer mode : DISC TITLE SHINE (disc title) : TRACK TITLE Time has come (track title) : ARTIST Time has come (artist) ·MD changer mode : DISC TITLE SHINE (disc title) : TRACK TITLE Time has come (track title) VRX925VD 9 6. 1 OUTLINE OF BUTTON AND TOUCHKEY OPERATION WHEN THE DISPLAY IS OPEN English Owner's manual 2 3 Note: · The background of some screens in the following sections have been simplified to make it easier to see the keys in each procedure. 1: The STANDARD screen indication in the radio mode 2: Press an operation button to switch the STANDARD screen. The operation button is [FUNC] button in the description of operation per mode. 3: Touch the screen and the menu screen corresponding to the play mode is displayed. 4: Touch an operation key to switch the menu screen. The operation key is [FUNCTION] key in the description of operation per mode. 5: Touch the [RTN] key to return to the previous screen. 6: Touch the [ 7: Touch the [ menu. ] key to go to the next menu. ] key to return to the previous 4 5 FUNCTION DVD PLAYER 5 ] is displayed to indicate that the 8: This icon [ button should be held down for 1 second or longer. 10 VRX925VD English Owner's manual 8 1 (ADJUST MODE menu) (DVD SETUP menu) 6 7 6 CLOCK AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL PCM VRX925VD 11 English Owner's manual (AUDIO MODE menu) (KEY PAD) BASS BOOST DETAIL 9 1 0 7 9 ENT EQ LEVEL 12 VRX925VD English Owner's manual 8 1 (MOTION/SPRITEmenu) 10 (DVD video menu) SPRITE 11 RDM ENT Notes: 8: This icon [ ] is displayed to indicate that the button should be held down for 1 second or longer. 9: This shows a KEY PAD selection example in the radio mode when 107.9 MHz is selected. 10: Use this button during DVD, video CD and MP-3 playback. 11: When the KEY PAD is difficult to view, press the touch key on the right (left) side of the screen to move it to the other side of the screen. VRX925VD 13 7. REMOTE CONTROL Remote control unit Signal transmitter Operating range: 30° in all directions English Owner's manual [CeNET] [BAND] [FUNC] [MUTE] [VOLUME] [0-9] [DISC SEL] [ ],[ ] [P.TIME] [ ] [ ] [SEARCH MODE] [RTN] [SET UP] [ENT] [ [RPT] ],[ ] [SCAN] [AUDIO] [SUB TITLE] [MENU] [TITLE] [ [ ],[ ],[ ] ] [PBC] [RDM] [SLOW] [ANGLE] Inserting the Batteries 1.Turn the remote control unit over, then slide the rear cover in the direction of the arrow. 2.Insert the AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V) batteries that came with the remote control unit facing in the directions shown in the figure, then close the rear cover. AA (SUM-3, IECR-6/1.5V) Batteries Notes: Using batteries improperly can cause them to explode. Take note of the following points: · When replacing batteries, replace both batteries with new ones. · Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat batteries. · Do not dispose of batteries into fire or flames. · Dispose of spent batteries properly. Rear cover Rear side 14 VRX925VD Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons qShared modes [FUNC] button · Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to turn on or off the power. Power on/ off, switches among radio, TV,etc. · Press to return to the first track in CD/MP-3 mode or video CD mode with the PBC function turned off. English Owner's manual [P.TIME] button · Press to turn on and off the playtime display in the DVD video and video CD mode. · Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to switch the playback status display contents. [VOLUME] button · Increases and decreases volume. [MUTE] button · Turns mute on and off. [ß] button · Press to stop video playback in DVD video and video CD mode. [CeNET] switch · For operating this unit, switch this switch to the CeNET position. [s] button · Press to play or pause video and audio media. qRadio/TV/SIRIUS mode [BAND] button · Switches reception band. [0 - 9] button · Press to enter DVD video chapters in the KEY PAD screen. · Press to set the track number of the Video CD with the PBC function turned off, CD track number or MP-3 track number in the KEY PAD screen. [0 - 9] button · Use in the KEY PAD operation screen to set the radio frequency and TV/SIRIUS channels. [DISC SEL] button · Press to display the P.CH SELECT screen. [SEARCH MODE] button · Press to display the KEY PAD operation screen. [SEARCH MODE] button · Press to display the KEY PAD operation screen. [RTN] button · Press to switch the screen display while the MENU screen is being displayed. However, it may occur that this button operation dose not work on some discs. [ENT] button · Press to confirm numerics entered in the KEY PAD operation screen. [MENU] button · Press to display menu stored on video disc. · MP3: Returns the cursor to the default position and displays the files (track) select screen. [ ], [ ] buttons · Press to select the next higher or lower preset channel in radio and TV/SIRIUS mode. [A], [D] button · Press to select the next higher or lower frequency in radio and channel in TV/SIRIUS mode. [SET UP] button · Press to display the menu for setting audio features during DVD video playback. · Press and hold this button for 1 second or longer to show the DVD SETUP menu. [SCAN] button · Press to perform preset scans in the radio, TV and SIRIUS modes. · Hold down to perform the auto store operation in the radio and TV modes. If you want to select a menu after the SETUP menu is displayed, touch the operation keys on the menu screen. [TITLE] button · Press to display the title screen on DVD video discs. Some discs do not display the title screen. qDVD player mode [BAND] button · Press to return to the first chapter in DVD video mode. VRX925VD 15 Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons [w], [z], [Å], [Î] button · Press to select menus and other items during DVD video/MP-3 playback. English Owner's manual q CD/MD changer mode [BAND] button · Press to switch discs. [ENT] button · Press to confirm numerics entered in the KEY PAD operation screen. [DISC SEL] button · Used to change the disc. [ ][ ] buttons [s] button · Press to play and pause the media. · Press to select the next higher or lower chapter number in DVD video mode. · Press to select the next higher or lower track numbers in CD/MP-3 mode or video CD mode with the PBC function turned off. [0 - 9] buttons · Press to enter track numbers in the KEY PAD screen. [A] [D] button · Hold down to perform fast-forward and fastbackward. [SEARCH MODE] button · Press to display the KEY PAD operation screen. [SCAN] button · Press to perform chapter scans in DVD video mode and track scans in CD mode. Press to perform track scan and hold down to perform folder in MP-3 mode. [ ][ ] buttons · Press to select the next higher or lower playback track. [A] [D] button · Hold down to perform fast-forward and fastbackward. [RPT] button · Press to perform chapter repeat in DVD video mode and track repeat in CD mode. In the MP-3 mode, press to perform track repeat and hold down to perform folder repeat. [SCAN] button · Press to perform track scan and hold down to perform disc scan. [RDM] button · Press to play tracks at random in CD mode. In the MP-3 mode, press to play tracks at random and hold down to play folders at random. [RPT] button · Press to perform track repeat and hold down to perform disc repeat. [RDM] button · Press to play tracks at random and hold down to play folders at random. [PBC] button · Press to turn on and off the PBC function in video CD mode. [AUDIO] button · Press to switch on the AUDIO function in DVD video and video CD modes. q DVD changer mode [BAND] button · Press to switch discs. [SUB TITLE] button · Press to display subtitles in DVD video mode. [DISC SEL] button · Used to change the disc. Other button operations in this mode are the same as those in DVD player mode. [ANGLE] button · Press to turn the ANGLE function on and off in DVD video mode. (This button is available only on multiple angles DVDs.) (This button is available only on multiple angles DVDs.) [SLOW] button · Press to perform slow playback in DVD video mode. 16 VRX925VD 8. DCP The control panel can be detached to prevent theft. When detaching the control panel, store it in the DCP (DETACHABLE CONTROL PANEL) case to prevent scratches. We recommend taking the DCP with you when leaving the car. 2. Press the right side of the DCP carefully to fit it in place. English Owner's manual Removing the DCP 1. Turn the power off. 2. Slide the [RELEASE] lever leftward to release the DCP/Operation Panel. DCP 3. Press the [FUNC] button to turn on the power. CAUTION DCP 3. Pull the DCP toward you and remove it. · The DCP can easily be damaged by shocks. After removing it, be careful not to drop it or subject it to strong shocks. · If the Operation Panel is kept open, the DCP may drop due to vibration of the car. This results in damage to the DCP. So close the Operation Panel or remove the DCP to store into the case. · The DCP is an extremely important part. Be careful not to damage it by pressing on it with fingernails, screwdrivers, etc. Note: · If the DCP is dirty, wipe off the dirt with a soft, dry cloth only. DCP Attaching the DCP 1. Insert the DCP so that the A section on the left side of the DCP catches on the hook B on the unit. B A DCP VRX925VD 17 9. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING LCD panel/Generalities For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions. · Be sure to store the LCD panel inside the main unit when parking the car outdoors for long period of time. The LCD panel will operate properly in a temperature range of 0 to 60°C. · Don't allow any liquids on the set from drinks, umbrellas etc. Doing so may damage the internal circuitry. · Do not disassemble or modify the set in any way. Doing so may result in damage. · Do not draw the LCD panel out and use it as a tray. Also, subjecting the LCD panel to shocks may result in breakage, deformation or other damage. · Do not let cigarettes burn the display. Doing so may damage or deform the cabinet. · If a problem should occur, have the set inspected at your store of purchase. · Do not insert objects or poke in the space between the LCD panel and the main unit when the panel is tilted. · Do not place anything on the display when the panel is tilted. · The remote controller may not work if the remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight. · In extremely cold weather, the display movement may slow down and the display may darken, but this is not a malfunction. The display will work normally when the temperature increases. · Small black and shiny spots inside the LCD panel are normal for LCD products. · The LCD panel may stop temporarily when it opens or closes, when the engine stops or when it is cold. · The touchkeys on the display operate when slightly touched. Do not press the touchkey screen with much force. · Do not push the case surrounding the touchkey panel with much force. This may cause malfunctioning of the touchkeys. English Owner's manual Cleaning · Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft, dry cloth and gently wipe off the dirt. For tough dirt, apply some neutral detergent diluted in water to a soft cloth, wipe off the dirt gently, then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use benzene, thinner, car cleaner, etc., as these substances may damage the cabinet or cause the paint to peel. Also, leaving rubber or plastic products in contact with the cabinet for long periods of time may cause stains. · Cleaning the LCD panel The LCD panel tends to collect dust, so wipe it off occasionally with a soft cloth. The surface is easily scratched, so do not rub it with hard objects. 18 VRX925VD 10. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM DVD video is a high-quality digital video source that provides crisp and clear images. One 12 cm disc contains either one film or four hours of music. English Multi-story function When a DVD video contains more than one story for a film, you can select the story you wish to enjoy. The operation procedures vary with the disc; observe the instructions for selecting a story provided during playback. Owner's manual DVD Video Features This unit provides the following functions in addition to the high image quality and sound quality of DVD video. Notes: · The functions described in the section, "Features", for example, the recorded language, subtitles, angles, etc. differ with the DVD video disc. Refer to the instructions provided with the DVD video. · Some disc functions may operate differently than described in this manual. Dolby digital Dolby digital enables up to 5.1 independent multi-channel audio reproduction, the same type of surround system that is also used in movie theaters. DTS DTS (Digital Theater System) is a sound system that differs from the Dolby digital system. DTS provides a larger amount of data than Dolby digital enabling high-quality surround playback and incorporates a DTS-CD software for music like a DVD software allows 5.1 channel independent multi-channel audio reproduction. Multi-sound function DVD video can store up to 8 languages for one film; select the language of your preference. · The languages stored on the disc are indicated by the icon shown below. Menu screens Menus can be called up during DVD video playback to perform menu setting. Multi-angle function A DVD video that is filmed from multiple angles allows you to select the angle of choice. · The number of recorded angles are indicated by the icon shown below. · Example showing menu display Subpicture (subtitles) function A DVD video can record subtitles for up to 32 languages and you can select the language of the subtitles you wish to see. · The number of recorded subtitle languages are indicated by the icon shown below. VRX925VD 19 Discs Playable discs This DVD video player can play the following discs. TV color system This DVD player plays NTSC discs and PAL discs only and cannot be used for playback of SECAM discs. English Owner's manual About MP3 playback This unit can play back CD-R/CD-RW discs on which MP3 music data have been recorded. For a detailed information, see the page entitled "Listening to an MP3". Playable discs DVD video discs video CDs CD TEXT Audio CDs About the registered marks etc. · This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection tecnology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. · Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the duble-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. · "DTS" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. About CD Extra discs A CD Extra disc is a disc in which a total of two sessions have been recorded. The first session is Audio session and the sedond session Data sessioin. Your personally-created CDs with more than 2 data sessions recorded cannot be played on this DVD video player. Discs that cannot be played back This DVD video player cannot play back DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, Photo CDs. · Some CDs recorded in CD-R mode may not be usable. (Cause: disc characteristics, cracks, dust/dirt, dust/dirt on player's lens, etc.) Note on region numbers The DVD video system assigns a region number to DVD video players and DVD discs by sales area. DVD video players sold in the United States can play back DVD discs with the region number "ALL", "1" or any combination of numbers that also incorporate a "1". The DVD video region number is marked on the disc jacket as shown below. ALL 1 1 4 6 20 VRX925VD 11. OPERATIONS Basic Operations CAUTION When the unit is turned on, starting and stopping the engine with its volume raised to the maximum level may harm your hearings. Be careful about adjusting the volume. Note: · Use this unit after starting the engine. ACC or engine ON position English Owner's manual Note: Be sure to read this chapter referring to the front diagrams of chapter "3. CONTROLS" on page 5 (unfold). Adjusting the volume 1. Operate the [VOL] button in the direction of the + (up) or ­ (down) to adjust the volume; + : Increases the volume. ­ : Decreases the volume. The volume level indicated in the display is in a range from 0 (minimum) to 33 (maximum). CAUTION While driving, keep the volume at a level at which external sounds can be heard. Turning on and off the power Note: · Be careful about using this unit for a long time without running the engine. If you drain the car's battery too far, you may not be able to start the engine and this can reduce the service life of the battery. 1. Press the [FUNC] button. Switching the display When the panel is closed: 1. Press the [DISP] button to select the desired display. Each time you press the [DISP] button, the display switches in the following order: MAIN Display 2. The illumination and display on the unit light up. The unit automatically remembers its last operation mode and will automatically switch to display that mode. 3. Press and hold the [FUNC] button for 1 second or longer to turn off the power for the unit. Note: · About the "SYSTEM CHECK" The confirmation of connected equipment must be performed for this unit only when the wiring connection is complete and power is turned on to the unit first. When the power is supplied, "PUSH PWR" appear in the display. Press the [FUNC] button, the system check starts inside the unit. When "COMPLETE" and "PUSH PWR" appear alternately, press once again the [FUNC] button. SUB Display Clock Time Display MAIN Display Selecting a mode 1. Press the [FUNC] button to change the mode of operation. 2. Each time you press the [FUNC] button, the mode of operation changes in the following order: Radio mode § SIRIUS mode § DVD mode § CD changer mode § MD changer mode § DVD changer mode § TV mode § VISUAL mode § Radio mode... External equipment not connected with CeNET is not selected. Notes: · Once selected, the preferred display becomes the default display. When a function adjustment such as volume is made, the display momentarily switches to that function's display, then returns back to the preferred display several seconds after the adjustment. · If a title has been input, it is shown in the SUB display. If no title has been input, "NO TITLE" appears in the display. To input a title, refer to the subsection "Entering titles" in "Other Functions" section. · For CD, MD and TV, some special characters of the title will not be displayed on the Information Panel of the DCP. In this case, those characters will only be left blank. VRX925VD 21 Basic Operations Opening and turning the display Adjusting the angel, etc. of the liquid crystal panel The angle of the liquid crystal panel or protruding amount of the panel from the mounting surface can be adjusted depending on the mounting angle of the unit or light coming into the car. q To adjust the angle 1. Every time the [TILT] button is pressed, the liquid crystal panel tilts forward or backward at up to about 20 degrees. The adjusted angel is stored in memory. 20° English Owner's manual WARNING · To prevent the battery from going dead, operate this unit with the engine running, if possible. · When the liquid crystal panel is operating, be careful not to get your hand or finger caught between the panel and main unit or the instrument panel of the car. Standing up the liquid crystal panel 1. Press the [OPEN] button and the liquid crystal panel comes out and stand up automatically. 20° NOTE: · Do not move the liquid crystal panel by hand. While the liquid crystal panel is opening or closing, the LED of the [FUNC] button blinks. NOTE: · If the liquid crystal panel stops in the middle of its operation, press the [OPEN] button to house the panel and press the button again to stand it up. The unit enters the same display mode as the display was turned off the last time. q To adjust the slide position 1. Press and hold the [TILT] button and release when a beep is heard. The liquid crystal panel slides forward or backward. The adjusted slide position is stored in memory. * There are 3 adjustable positions available on this panel. Housing the liquid crystal panel 1. Press the [OPEN] button and the liquid crystal panel is housed automatically. NOTE: · When leaving this unit unused for a long period of time or leaving your car, be sure to house the liquid crystal panel into the main unit. 22 VRX925VD Basic Operations Turning the liquid crystal panel horizontal (Air conditioner operation mode) When the way the liquid crystal panel is mounted hinders the operation of the air conditioner, the position of the panel can be turned horizontal temporarily. 1. Press and hold the [OPEN] button when the liquid crystal panel is upright, and release the button when a beep is heard. 2. The liquid crystal panel turns horizontal. Press the [OPEN] button again when the liquid crystal panel is in the horizontal position, and the panel returns to the original position. Even if the button is not operated for about 10 seconds, the panel returns to the original position with a warning sound. English Owner's manual 3. When the setting is finished, touch the [RTN] key or press the [A-M] button to return to the previous mode. When the Beat EQ (BASS BOOST, IMPACT, EXCITE, USER CUSTOM) is set, "B.EQ" appears in the display. Note: · When the separately-sold Multiple Channel Processor (DVH920) is used, the bass and treble tone adjustments cannot be made. To adjust the tone, refer to the section "Multiple Channel Processor Operations". Adjusting the non fader output volume You can adjust the volume output from the unit's non fader output terminal. 1. Press the [A-M] button, then touch the [DETAIL] key. 2. Touch the [NON-FAD VOL] key. 3. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust to desirable level. The factory default setting is "0". (Setting range: ­6 to 6) Turning on and off the monitor 1. Pressing and holding the [M.L] button for 1 second or longer turns the monitor off. To return to the monitor on, press the [M.L] button once again. When a button is pressed or during security monitoring, the monitor-off mode is canceled. Mute 1. Each time you press the [MUTE] button, mute is turned on and off. "MUTE" appears when mute is turned on. 4. When the adjustment is complete, touch the [RTN] or press the [A-M] button to return to the previous mode. Adjusting the bass The bass gain, bass frequency (center frequency) and bass Q can be adjusted as follows. 1. Press the [A-M] button, then touch the [USER CUSTOM] key. 2. Touch the [DETAIL] key, then touch the [BASS] key. 3. When the bass type selection screen is displayed, touch the key for the desirable type to select it. 4. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust to desirable level. GAIN : ­6 to 8 (The factory default setting is "0") FREQ. : 50Hz/80Hz/120Hz (The factory default setting is "50") Q : 1/1.25/1.5/2 (The factory default setting is "1") 5. When the adjustment is complete, touch the [RTN] key several times or press the [A-M] button to return to the previous mode. Setting the Beat EQ · This function is enabled only when the panel is open. This unit comes with 3 types of sound tone effect stored in memory. Select the one you prefer. The factory default setting is "USER CUSTOM". 1. Press the [A-M] button to change into the AUDIO MODE menu. 2. When the AUDIO MODE menu is displayed, touch the key for the desirable type to select it. · BASS BOOST : bass emphasized · IMPACT : bass and treble emphasized · EXCITE : bass and treble emphasized mid de-emphasized · USER CUSTOM : user custom · TONE BYPASS : no sound effect (Beat EQ off) VRX925VD 23 Basic Operations Adjusting the MID The MID gain, MID frequency (center frequency) and MID Q can be adjusted as follows. 1. Press the [A-M] button, then touch the [USER CUSTOM] key. 2. Touch the [DETAIL] key, then touch the [MID] key. 3. When the bass type selection screen is displayed, touch the key for the desirable type to select it. 4. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust to desirable level. GAIN : ­6 to 6 (The factory default setting is "0") FREQ. : 700Hz/1kHz/2kHz (The factory default setting is "1k") Q : 1.5/2 (The factory default setting is "2") 5. When the adjustment is complete, touch the [RTN] key several times or press the [A-M] button to return to the previous mode. The factory default setting is "0". (Adjustment range: front 13 to rear 13) English Owner's manual [w] key : Emphasized the sound from the front speakers. [z] key : Emphasized the sound from the rear speakers. 4. Touch the [Å] or [Î] key to adjust to the balance level. The factory default setting is "0". (Adjustment range: left 12 to right 12) [Å] key : Emphasized the sound from the left speakers. [Î] key : Emphasized the sound from the right speakers. 5. When the adjustment is complete, touch the [RTN] key several times or press the [A-M] button to return to the previous mode. Adjusting the Beat EQ 1. Press the [A-M] button and select "BASS BOOST or IMPACT or EXCITE". 2. Touch the [DETAIL] or [LEVEL] key to display the level adjustment screen. 3. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust to desirable level. When BASS BOOST is selected, you can adjust the bass in the range of ­3 to 3. When IMPACT and EXCITE is selected, you can adjust the bass and treble in the range of ­ 3 to 3. Adjusting the TREBLE The treble gain and treble frequency (center frequency) can be adjusted as follows. 1. Press the [A-M] button, then touch the [USER CUSTOM] key. 2. Touch the [DETAIL] key, then touch the [TREBLE] key. 3. When the bass type selection screen is displayed, touch the key for the desirable type to select it. 4. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust to desirable level. GAIN : ­6 to 6 (The factory default setting is "0") FREQ. : 8kHz/12kHz (The Factory default setting is "12K") 5. When the adjustment is complete, touch the [RTN] key several times or press the [A-M] button to return to the previous mode. 4. When the adjustment is complete, touch the [RTN] key several times or press the [A-M] button to return to the previous mode. Turning on/off the loudness The loudness effect emphasizes the bass to create a natural sound tone. When you are listening to music at a low volume, it is recommended to use the loudness effect. 1. Press and hold the [A-M] button for 1 second or longer to turn on the loudness effect. When the loudness effect is turned on, "LD" lights in the display. 2. Press and hold the [A-M] button for 1 second or longer to turn off the loudness effect. "LD" goes off in the display. Adjusting the balance/fader 1. Press the [A-M] button, then touch the [DETAIL] key. 2. Touch the [BAL/FAD] key. 3. Touch the [w] or [z] key to adjust to the fader level. 24 VRX925VD