OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
in-VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
P/N: 08A23-9E1-010
/LOAD
EJECT
PWR
LIGHT
ENTER
MENU
SPEAKER
RETURN
FWD
AUSE
Y/P
PLA
REW
NEXT
STOP
PREV
Y
DISPLA
ANGLE
DVD
AUX
AUDIO
COMP
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Welcome ......................................................... 2 Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame Care of the DVD Player
System Overview ........................................... 3 Playback ............................................... 15 Environmental Extremes ........................22
in-VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT Search ..................................................... 15 Temperature Extremes ...........................22
SYSTEM Pause ....................................................... 16 Humidity and Moisture
Features ....................................................... 6 Moving to Another Track .................... 16 Condensation ........................................22
Play and Format ......................................... 6 Zoom....................................................... 16 Foreign Substances................................. 23
Audio System............................................. 6 Access Control ...................................... 16 Cleaning the Display Screen ................ 23
DVD Player Controls ................................ 7 FTS-Video............................................... 17 Cleaning the Controls ........................... 23
Remote Control ......................................... 8 Storing a FTS-Video Program ............ 17 Troubleshooting .......................................... 24
Menu-Bar .................................................. 10 Storing Chapters/Indexes ................... 17 Safety Information ......................................27
Remote Control Battery Erasing a FTS-Video Program ............. 17 FCC Compliance ........................................ 29
Replacement .......................................... 1 Erasing All Selections ........................... 18
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Media Control Panel .............................. 1 Wireless Headphones
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Operating Instructions Features ..................................................... 19
Flip-Down Screen .................................... 12 Explanation of Controls ........................ 19
Operating Tips ........................................ 12 Auto Off .................................................... 19
Features ..................................................... 13 Battery Replacement ............................. 20
Personal Preferences ............................ 13 Operation ................................................ 20
Subtitles ................................................. 13 Adjusting Headphones ......................... 20
Audio ....................................................... 14 Auxiliary Input Device Connection
Operation ................................................. 14 Connecting Auxiliary
Playing a DVD........................................ 14 Video Equipment .................................. 21
Removing Discs ..................................... 15 Playing Video Games.............................. 21
Moving to Another Using Auxiliary Video Equipment ........ 21
Title/Chapter ...................................... 15
Slow Motion .......................................... 15
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Welcome
Your in-VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM is designed to give you and your
family years of enjoyment. You can play your favorite DVDs or plug-and-play a
variety of standard video games. Please review these Operating Instructions to
become familiar with the entertainment system s features and operation. Pay
particular attention to the safety precautions for use of a DVD player in a vehicle.
For additional information about your in-VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM,
please contact your dealer.
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To prolong system life and optimize radio
Remote Functions Wireless Headphones
performance, turn the DVD player power OFF
Press to turn the DVD player ON/ Headphones require two AAA batteries (not
when you are not using it.
included). An infrared transmitter transmits the
OFF
Operating the system with the engine OFF will run
audio signal to the headphones.
Press to engage/disengage the
down the vehicle s battery.
Headphone Receivers
vehicle s audio speakers. Radio
73 Flip-Down LCD Screen Infrared
must be set to FM 87.9
L sensors
R
Wireless
Press to play the DVD or to pause
Battery
headphone infrared
Display
cover
play temporarily
transmitter/receiver
Power
latch
Indicator
Aspect ratio switch Dimmer
LED
Push to convert control
Press to search backward during
screen between
play normal and
7" color
widescreen views
liquid crystal
display (LCD)
screen
Press to search forward during play
Power
Volume
Button
Control
Press to return to a previous scene
or track
Auto Off
Press to proceed to the next scene This battery power-saving feature
automatically turns off the headphones
or track
if no infrared signal is received
within 3-4 minutes.
Do not cup your hands over the earpiece when
Press to stop DVD play
adjusting the volume. This may interfere with the
signal to the headphones.
Press to load or eject the disc
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14. DVD/AUX
Remote Control 1 4
PWR EJECT/LOAD Press to switch between DVD player and auxiliary
NOTE: When using the remote, aim it at the infrared transmitter
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inputs.
LIGHT
above the video display screen. (See Item 5, p. 12)
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15. AUDIO/COMP
ENTER
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In DVD play mode, press to enable audio
NOTE: Functions may operate differently depending on the disc
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compression. Toggle on and off.
being played.
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SPEAKER
MENU
16. ANGLE
NOTE: Remote control requires two AA batteries (not included).
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RETURN In DVD play mode, press to select video camera
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angle (available on some DVD disks).
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1. POWER
PLAY/PAUSE 10
REW FWD
17. PREV
Press to turn DVD player ON/OFF. 18
Press PREV to go to the beginning of the current
STOP
PREV NEXT
2. (Up)
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17 chapter or track (if pressed after 5 seconds from
Press to navigate up through the selected menu. beginning of the chapter). If pressed within 5
ANGLE DISPLAY
16
11 seconds of beginning of the chapter, play will move
3. ENTER
AUDIO DVD
to beginning of the previous chapter or track.
COMP AUX
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Press to select currently activated menu option.
18. REW
4. EJECT/LOAD
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In play mode, press to search backward. To resume
Press to eject or load DVD.
to normal play mode, press PLAY or REW.
9. PLAY/PAUSE
5. (Right)
19. SPEAKER
In stop mode, press to play a DVD. In play mode,
Press to navigate right through the selected menu.
press to suspend play temporarily.
Press to toggle the FM Modulator (ON/OFF) to
6. (Down)
allow audio to play through vehicle speakers.
10. FWD
Press to navigate down through the selected menu.
20. (Left)
In play mode, press to search forward. To resume to
7. MENU normal play mode, press PLAY or FWD.
Press to navigate left through the selected menu.
Press to display the DVD main menu. In menu mode, 11. STOP
21. LIGHT
press to re-enter play mode at the point where
Press to stop play.
Press to light up remote buttons for approximately 8
playback last occurred.
seconds.
12. NEXT
8. RETURN
NOTE: Backlighting is set at a nighttime intensity
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
In play mode, press to forward to the next chapter
level. A darkened environment is necessary to verify
Press to close menu and resume play.
or track.
this feature.
13. DISPLAY
If a disc is in play mode, press to display the menu
bar.
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A) DVD player
B) Auxiliary input jacks
A
(cover is non-removable)
C) 73 Color liquid crystal
display (LCD) flip-down
screen
D) Infrared wireless
headphones
E) Remote control
B
F) Wireless headphone infrared
transmitter/remote control
receiver PWR EJECT /LOAD
LIGHT
E
ENTER
F
SPEAKER
MENU
RETURN
D
PLAY/PAUSE
REW FWD
STOP
PREV NEXT
ANGLE DISPLAY
AUDIO DVD
COMP AUX
C
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tune the vehicle s audio sytem to 87.9
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ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT The DVD player works only in the
ENTERTAINMENT
Mhz on the FM band to hear the
SYSTEM  play mode. (The DVD player does
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audio.
not offer a record feature.)
Features
The system plays DVD video and audio
" DVD player.
CDs.
" High performance 73 flip-down LCD
Certain DVD discs may require use of
screen with dimmer/brightness
the remote control to navigate the disc
control.
menu to start play.
" Auxiliary, video and audio jacks for
Audio System
connecting video games and video
The FM Modulator ON/OFF Speaker
equipment*.
Switch ( ) on the DVD allows rear seat
" Infrared remote control for DVD
passengers to listen to audio from the
player.
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" Infrared wireless headphones.
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" Connects to vehicle s audio system.
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* Auxiliary video or game equipment may
speakers.
require a 12-volt DC to 120-volt AC
NOTE: The wireless headphones remain
power inverter.
operational regardless of the speaker
" Aspect Ratio Switch for converting
switch position.
between normal and widescreen
viewing.
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DVD Player Controls
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1. POWER 4. REV (Reverse) 7. VIDEO AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
(YELLOW)
Press to turn the DVD player ON/OFF. Press to search backward through
The green power LED will illuminate the disc at four times the normal 8. LEFT AUDIO AUXILIARY INPUT
when the power is on. speed. JACK (WHITE)
9. RIGHT AUDIO AUXILIARY INPUT
2. STOP/EJECT 5. FF (Fast Forward)
JACK (RED)
Press to search forward through the
Press to stop or eject a DVD.
10. DISC-IN Indicator:
disc at four times the normal speed.
3. PLAY/PAUSE
On when disc is present in player.
6. SPEAKER
In stop mode, press to play a DVD.
1 POWER LED Indicator:
1.
In play mode, press to suspend play Press to toggle the audio to vehicle
temporarily. speakers through the FM Modulator On when DVD power is on.
(ON/OFF).
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8. RETURN
Remote Control
2 3
1 4
Press to close menu and resume play.
NOTE: When using the remote, aim it at the
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9. PLAY/PAUSE
infrared transmitter above the video display
5
LIGHT
screen. (See Item 5, p. 12) In stop mode, press to play a DVD. In play
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mode, press to suspend play temporarily.
ENTER
6
NOTE: Functions may operate differently
10. FWD
7
20
depending on the disc being played.
SPEAKER
In play mode, press to search forward. To
MENU
resume to normal play mode, press PLAY or
NOTE: Remote control requires two AA batteries
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RETURN
FWD.
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(not included).
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11. STOP
PLAY/PAUSE 10
REW FWD
1. POWER
Press to stop play.
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STOP
PREV NEXT
Press to turn DVD player ON/OFF.
12. NEXT
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2. (Up)
In play mode, press to forward to the next
ANGLE DISPLAY
16 chapter or track.
Press to navigate up through the selected
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menu. AUDIO DVD
13. DISPLAY
COMP AUX
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3. ENTER
If a disc is in play mode, press to display
13 the menu bar.
Press to select currently activated menu
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option.
14. DVD/AUX
6. (Down)
4. EJECT/LOAD
Press to switch between DVD player and
Press to navigate down through the
auxiliary inputs.
Press to eject or load DVD.
selected menu.
15. AUDIO/COMP
5. (Right)
7. MENU
In DVD play mode, press to enable audio
Press to navigate right through the
Press to display the DVD main menu. In
compression. Toggle on and off.
selected menu.
menu mode, press to re-enter play mode at
the point where playback last occurred.
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16. ANGLE 19. SPEAKER
In DVD play mode, press to select video Press to toggle the FM Modulator (ON/
camera angle (available on some DVD OFF) to allow audio to play through vehicle
disks). speakers.
17. PREV 20. (Left)
Press PREV to go to the beginning of the Press to navigate left through the selected
current chapter or track (if pressed after 5 menu.
seconds from beginning of the chapter). If
21. LIGHT
pressed within 5 seconds of beginning of
Press to light up remote buttons for
the chapter, play will move to beginning of
approximately 8 seconds.
the previous chapter or track.
NOTE: Backlighting is set at a nighttime
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
18. REW
intensity level. A darkened environment is
In play mode, press to search backward. To necessary to verify this feature.
resume to normal play mode, press PLAY or
REW.
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Menu-Bar
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VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM provides three menu-bar options. Press the DISPLAY key on the remote control
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once to display menu-bar 1, twice to display menu-bar 2, three times to display menu-bar 3.
NOTE: Depending on the disc type, not all menu items may be available.
1 1
Menu-bar 2 (DVD only)
Menu-bar 1
Step  Refer to page 15.
Language  Allows user to select preferred
Personal Preferences
Slow motion  Refer to page 15.
default language for Audio, Subtitle, and
Menu.
Picture  menu items that can be chosen from
Fast motion  Refer to page 15.
Features  menu items available are:
are:
Access control  Child Lock and Parental
TV Shape  Preset to 16:9 for high
Angle  Allows user to select alternate camera
Control are contained in this menu item.
performance 7 LCD.
angles depending on the disc.
Status window  When set to ON displays
Black level shift  Select ON for adapting
the current status of the player.
the color dynamics to obtain richer
Zoom  Refer to page 16.
PBC (Playback Control)  Can be set to
contrasts.
ON or OFF.
Video shift  This setting can personalize
Help text  When set to ON, this will
the position of the picture on your TV by
describe the icons selected.
scrolling it to the left or right.
Color settings  Allows user to select from
Subtitle language  Allows user to change subtitle
four preset color settings.
Menu-bar 3
selection without affecting preference settings.
Personal color  Allows user to customize
color.
Title  Allows user to skip to a specific title on the
Audio language  Allows user to change audio
TV system  Preset to NTSC.
DVD or track on a CD.
language during playback without affecting preference
Chapter  Allows user to skip to a specific chapter
settings.
Sound  menu items available are:
on DVD.
Digital output  Factory setting is OFF.
Time search  Allows user to go to a specific time
Color  Allows user to select from four preset color
Analog output  To select preference for
on the disc by using the up and down arrows to
settings or one personal setting.
Stereo, Dolby, Surround, or 3D Sound.
increment time. Use left and right arrows to move
AC3-DYN compression  Raises average
from hour, minute, and second fields. Press ENTER
Sound  Allows user to select Stereo, Dolby,
level of DVD audio (AC3 only).
when complete.
Surround, or 3D Sound.
Karaoke Vocal  Factory setting is off.
Favorite track selection (FTS)  Refer to pages 17
Enables playback of karaoke disc.
and 18.
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Remote Battery Replacement Media Control Panel
" Use a pen tip to remove the
battery cover.
" Battery replacement is usually
required if the remote only
functions at extremely close
distances to the DVD player or
AUX input jacks
not at all.
YELLOW: Video
" When replacing the batteries,
use two AA batteries and install WHITE: Left audio
with correct orientation as
RED: Right audio
indicated on the remote.
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Flip-Down Screen Operating Tips
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Operating the system with the engine
OFF will run down the vehicle s battery.
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When the ignition key is turned OFF,
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SYSTEM
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OFF. When the ignition is turned ON,
the system is off until the DVD
POWER button is pushed to turn it on.
The system defaults to AUX (game)
1. Seven-inch (diagonal) color liquid crystal display (LCD) screen.
mode whenever a DVD disc is not
2. Aspect ratio switch.
loaded and the DVD power is turned
Push to convert the screen between normal view and wide screen view.
on.
3. Dimmer control.
To prolong system life and optimize
radio performance, turn the DVD
Push (+/-) to increase or decrease screen brightness.
power OFF when you are not using it.
4. Display latch.
Do not leave DVDs in the player
5. Wireless headphone and remote control infrared transmitter and receiver.
overnight or for extended periods.
(Aim remote control to this area for proper functionality.)
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3. Use the keys to toggle
To listen through the vehicle s speaker Features
system, press the FM Modulator ON/ through the menus, submenus and
PWR EJECT/LOAD
OFF Speaker Switch ( ) on the DVD submenu options.
LIGHT
and set the radio to FM 87.9.
When a menu item is selected, use
ENTER
When using the remote control, aim it the cursor keys (on the remote
at the infrared transmitter above the control) to operate the item next to
SPEAKER
MENU
video display screen. the displayed item.
RETURN
4. Press ENTER to select.
Infrared
5. Press DISPLAY 3 times to close
Transmitter/Receiver PLAY/PAUSE
REW FWD
menu and resume play.
STOP
PREV NEXT
Subtitles
ANGLE DISPLAY 1. Press DISPLAY on the remote
control.
AUDIO DVD
COMP AUX
2. Select ( ) SUBTITLE in
menu-bar 1.
3. Use the keys to toggle
Personal Preferences through the menu options of
languages.
1. Press DISPLAY on the remote
4. Press ENTER to close menu and
control.
resume play.
2. Select ( ) in menu-bar 1. The
Personal Preferences menu appears.
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Audio Operation disc package to ensure proper
orientation of disc.
1. Press DISPLAY on the remote
PWR EJECT/LOAD
4. The disc will automatically begin to
control.
LIGHT
play. If video is not shown on the
2. Select ( ) AUDIO in menu bar 1.
ENTER
screen, press the DVD/AUX button
3. Use the keys to toggle
on the remote control to switch
SPEAKER
through the menu options.
MENU
from AUX to DVD player mode.
4. Press ENTER to close menu and
RETURN
5. Set vehicle radio to FM 87.9 or
resume play.
designated preset frequency.
PLAY/PAUSE
REW FWD
6. Press the FM Modulator Speaker
STOP
PREV NEXT
ON/OFF switch ( ) on the DVD
player or remote control to listen to
ANGLE DISPLAY
audio over the vehicle speakers.
AUDIO DVD
COMP AUX
Audio is also routed through the
headphones, regardless of the
Speaker ON/OFF switch position.
7. Press the STOP/EJECT button to
Playing a DVD
stop play. Press it again to remove
1. Turn ignition key ON.
the DVD.
2. Press the POWER button on the NOTE: If  Child Lock is set to
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
DVD player or remote control.
ON and the disc inserted is not
authorized, the 4-digit code must
3. Insert DVD into the DVD player
be entered and/or the disc must be
label side up. If no label, refer to
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2. Select (STEP) in menu-bar 2.
authorized (see  Access Control ). Slow Motion
NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, 3. Use the key to enter the step-
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
1. Press DISPLAY on the remote
all operations described are based by-step menu. Playback will pause.
control.
on using the remote control.
4. Use the cursor keys to select
2. Select (SLOW MOTION) in
Removing Discs the previous or next picture frame.
menu-bar 2.
5. To exit step-by-step playback, press
1. Press STOP/EJECT on the front of 3. Use the keys to enter the SLOW
PLAY or .
the player to stop play. MOTION menu. Playback will
pause.
Search
2. Once stopped, press STOP/EJECT
again or press EJECT/LOAD on the 4. Use the cursor keys to select
1. Press DISPLAY on the remote
remote to eject the DVD. required speed: -1, -1/2, -1/4, or
control.
 1/8 (backward), or 1/8, 1/4,
Moving to Another Title/Chapter
2. Select (FAST MOTION) in
1/2 or 1 (forward).
menu-bar 2.
When the disc has more than one title
5. Select 1 to play the disc at normal
or chapter, you can move to another
3. Use the keys to enter the FAST
speed again.
title/chapter as follows: MOTION menu.
6. If is pressed, the speed will be
1. Press DISPLAY, then 4. Use the cursor keys to select
set to zero (PAUSE).
LIGHT
select title or the required speed: -32, -8, or  4
7. To exit slow motion mode, press
chapter in menu-bar (backward) or 4, 8, 32 (forward).
ENTER
PLAY and .
3 using the or
5. To exit FAST MOTION mode, press
SPEAKER
keys.
MENU Still Picture and Frame-by-Frame
PLAY or .
2. Press or to Playback
select desired title or chapter
1. Press DISPLAY on the remote
number.
control.
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1. Press DISPLAY on the remote 7. To exit ZOOM mode, press PLAY to
Pause
control. resume playback.
1. Press during
PLAY/PAUSE
REW FWD
Access Control (Child Lock)
2. Select ZOOM in menu-bar 2.
playback.
STOP
PREV NEXT
1. When disc playback is stopped,
3. Press / to activate the ZOOM
2. To return to playback,
select ACCESS CONTROL in the
function and select the required
press PLAY.
features menu using the /
zoom factor: 1.33 or 2 or 4.
Moving to Another Track
keys.
Playback will pause.
1. Press PREV to go to
2. Use the keys to select the
PLAY/PAUSE " The selected zoom factor
REW FWD
the beginning of the
number s position and keys to
appears below the ZOOM icon
STOP
PREV NEXT
current chapter or
select number.
in menu-bar 2 and  Press OK to
track (if pressed after
pan appears below the menu- 3. Press ENTER after selecting each
5 seconds from
number.
bar.
beginning of the chapter). If
4. Enter the code a second time.
" The picture will change
pressed within 5 seconds of
accordingly.
5. Move to  CHILD LOCK using the
beginning of the chapter, play will
/ keys.
4. Press ENTER to confirm the
move to beginning of the previous
selection. The panning icons
chapter or track. 6. Move to LOCK/UNLOCK using the
appear on the screen.
key.
Zoom
5. Use the keys to pan
7. Select LOCK using the / keys.
The zoom function ANGLE DISPLAY
across the screen.
8. Press OK or to confirm, then
allows you to enlarge the
AUDIO DVD
COMP AUX
6. When ENTER is pressed only the
press again to exit the menu.
video image and to pan
zoomed picture will be shown on
Now unauthorized discs will not be
through the enlarged
the screen.
played unless the 4-digit code is
image.
entered.
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9. Select UNLOCK to deactivate the Storing a FTS Program Storing Chapters/Indexes
CHILD LOCK.
1. In STOP mode, press menu then 1. Press on the selected title
NOTE: Confirmation of the
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
select in menu-bar 3. number. The title number will be
4-digit code is necessary when:
marked and the highlight moves to
2. Press to open the menu. The
" The code is entered for the very the first available chapter number
FTS
FTS
FTS menu appears.
FTS
FTS
first time. for this title.
3. Press or to select ON or OFF.
" The code is changed. 2. Use or to select the required
If no program is selected, FTS is
chapter number.
" The code is cancelled. OFF. When titles or chapters are
selected, FTS is automatically 3. Press ENTER to confirm the
FTS (Favorite Track Selection)
turned ON and user can select selection. The title/chapter
The FTS function allows you to store
ON/OFF. selection will be added to the list of
your favorite titles and chapters for a
selections.
Storing Titles/Tracks
particular disc in the player memory.
FTS
4. Press RETURN to exit the FTS
FTS
FTS
FTS
TITLES
TITLES.
TITLES
TITLES
FTS program can contain 20 items 1. Press to select TITLES
menu.
(titles, chapters etc.).
2. Use or to select the required
Erasing a FTS-Video Program
A programmed FTS will be placed on title.
top of the list when playback is 1. In STOP mode, press DISPLAY then
3. Press ENTER if you wish to store
activated. select in the menu bar.
the entire title. The title number
PROGRAM
The program can be selected and will be added to the list of 2. Use to select PROGRAM.
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
PROGRAM
played at any time. selections.
3. Use or to select the required
selection number.
4. Press ENTER to erase the selection.
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5. Press RETURN to exit.
Erasing All Selections:
1. In STOP mode, press MENU then
select in the menu bar.
CLEAR ALL
2. Use to select CLEAR ALL
CLEAR ALL.
CLEAR ALL
CLEAR ALL
3. Press ENTER. All selections will now
be erased.
4. Press RETURN to exit. FTS will turn
off.
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To ensure the best performance from 2. Infrared Sensors
1
your wireless headphones, please read Receive audio signal from the
this information carefully. transmitter.
Features 3. Battery Cover
To replace the batteries, use a coin
" Automatic Level Control prevents
to turn the screw and remove the
input signal overloading
cover.
" Uses high-frequency infrared light
Explanation of Controls
4. Volume Control
to assure a clean signal for clear
1. Infrared Transmitter
Use to adjust headphone
reception
Transmits audio signal to
volume.
" Adjustable headphone band for
the headphones.
5. Power Button
proper fit.
Turns headphone power
" Auto off battery power saving
ON/OFF.
Headphone Receivers
feature automatically turns off
6. Power Indicator LED
headphones if no infrared signal is
L Is on when headphones are ON.
R
received within 3-4 minutes. 2
Auto Off
3
The battery power-saving feature
6
automatically turns off the
5 headphones if no infrared signal is
received within 3-4 minutes.
4
NOTE: Do not cup your hands over the
earpiece when adjusting the volume. This
may interfere with the signal to the
headphones.
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Battery Replacement " Turn the headphone volume nearly
OFF before turning on the power.
" Use a quarter or similar item to
Turn on the headphone power
remove the battery cover.
switch, then adjust the headphone
" Place two alkaline AAA batteries into
volume to a comfortable level.
the battery compartment of the
Make sure you turn OFF the power
headphones, making sure the
switch before storing the
batteries are properly installed.
headphones.
" Install the battery cover, use a coin
Adjusting Headphones
to tighten it.
The headphones may be adjusted to
Operation
fit more comfortably. While holding
Please read carefully to prevent damage
the top of the headphones, pull down
to the headphones or your ears.
on each earpiece to make the straps
" Be sure the batteries are properly
longer, or push up on each earpiece to
installed in the headphones.
make the straps shorter.
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Auxiliary Input Device Connection
" Connect the left and right audio
wires to the WHITE and RED jacks
respectively.
" Follow the operating instructions for
the video equipment.
NOTE: Auxiliary video equipment can be
powered by the power outlet. It may
require a 12-volt DC to 120-volt AC
power inverter.
Connecting Auxiliary Video " Connect the left and right audio
NOTE: If a disc is not inserted, system
Equipment cables to the WHITE and RED jacks
will default to auxiliary mode.
respectively.
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If a disc is inserted, press DVD AUX to
ENTERTAINMENT " Turn the video game power ON.
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change modes.
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SYSTEM
SYSTEM accepts video and audio
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" Press the DVD player power. The
RCA type connectors for all standard
LCD screen will be turned ON.
video games and video equipment
" View the game on the LCD flip-down
(such as camcorders) in the auxiliary
screen. Adjust screen brightness
input jacks of the media control panel.
with the buttons.
Playing Video Games
Using Auxiliary Video Equipment
" Connect the video line to the
" Connect the video line to the
YELLOW jack.
YELLOW jack.
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Care of the DVD Player
Environmental Extremes Temperature Extremes
DVD players subjected to harsh If the vehicle is parked in the sun or in
environmental conditions may be an extremely cold place for a long
damaged or operate at less than time, wait until the interior
maximum performance. To prevent temperature is normal before
damage or degraded performance of operating the system.
the DVD player, remote control or
Humidity and Moisture
DVD, try to avoid leaving the vehicle:
Condensation
" in extremely hot or cold
Moisture in the air will condense on
temperatures
the DVD player under extremely humid
" in direct sunlight conditions or when you move from a
cold place to a warm place. If you
" in high humidity
encounter moisture condensation, do
" in a dusty environment
not insert a DVD into the player. If a
" in locations where strong magnetic
DVD is in the player, remove it. Turn
fields are generated
power ON to the DVD player to dry
" on a surface that is unstable or
the moisture before inserting a DVD.
subject to vibrations
In some cases, this may take an hour
" Your cellular phone may cause noise or more.
in the infrared headphones
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Cleaning
Foreign Substances Cleaning the Console
Exercise care to prevent dirt and Clean the outside of the console with
foreign objects from entering the DVD a soft cloth dampened with water. Take
player. Be especially careful not to spill care to not get the controls or DVD
liquids of any kind onto the DVD player wet.
player. If you accidentally spill liquid
onto the system, immediately turn the
system OFF and consult a qualified
service technician.
Cleaning the Display Screen
Clean the display screen with 70%
isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) or
an ammonia-based glass cleaner. Apply
a small amount of cleaner to a soft
cloth and rub gently until dirt or
fingerprints are removed. To prevent
damage to the electronics, do not
spray the screen directly. Do not apply
excessive pressure while cleaning.
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Troubleshooting
Use the following troubleshooting chart to remedy symptoms you may experience. If the problem is not readily
corrected, consult your Honda dealer.
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
No system power. Ignition ON, Power line disconnected, shorted or Check vehicle s 15 amp fuse.
power indicator light is OFF. damaged. Blown fuse. Contact your dealer.
DVD does not operate. Machine or disc has dew or is Wait until DVD player or disc
damp inside. becomes dry. May take several
hours.
Temperature too high. Wait until vehicle cabin temperature
cools down.
Voltage exceeded 18 v. Overvoltage Power off the DVD player and
protection circuit is operating. contact dealer to service.
Function indicators don t disappear Incorrect display mode. Press the DISPLAY button on the
from screen. remote control.
No audio from DVD player or AUX Not in speaker mode. Press FM modulator
source on vehicle speakers. ON/OFF speaker switch.
Radio not tuned to proper Tune radio to 87.9 MHz, or
frequency. designated preset frequency.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Cannot tune radio after listening Audio output through video system s Press FM modulator ON/OFF
to video system speakers. FM modulator instead of speaker switch to disengage FM
vehicle antenna. modulator.
No audio from wireless headphones. Dead batteries in headphones. Replace batteries.
Headphone power switch not on. Turn on power switch.
Volume set too low Raise volume level
on headset. on headset.
IR path blocked. Move obstacle from line of sight
between IR headphone and IR
transmitter.
No batteries. Put batteries in.
Video Screen displays  Disc Play Non-playable disc, excessively Player will automatically attempt
Error scratched disc, excessive vehicle to find the next readable location
vibration. on the disc and resume play if
possible. Check and replace disc
if necessary.
Video Screen displays  Load/Eject Disc is not properly oriented in the Remove disc and attempt to
Error mechanism or disc is wrong size or re-insert. Do not force the disc into
warped. the slot. Replace disc if necessary.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Video screen displays  Disc Format Disc is inserted upside down, disc is Remove disc and insert right-side
Error unable to be read, or disc format is up. Only use discs with compatible
incompatible. formats (DVD, CD Audio).
Video screen displays  Region Code Non-region 1 disc. Use discs labeled as region 1 or
Error All Regions.
Video screen displays  Disc Not No disc in player when eject No action required.
Present command is received.
No power at power outlet or DVD Blown fuse. Check vehicle s 15 amp fuse.
player Contact your dealer.
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Safety Information
Precautions Please be sure to review the owner s
manuals, consumer information and
This display is intended for rear seat
precaution booklets for all video
passenger viewing only  out of the
games and video equipment that you
driver s view. Installation within the
use as auxiliary inputs for your
driver s view is illegal in most states,
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provinces and countries and may lead
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to driver distraction.
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Do not insert foreign objects into the
Do not operate video games and video
DVD player.
equipment if the power cords or cables
WARNING! The front glass on the
are broken, split or damaged.
liquid crystal display may break when
Avoid touching auxiliary input jacks
hit with a hard surface. If the glass
with your fingers. Do not blow on
breaks, do not touch the liquid
them or allow them to get wet or dirty.
crystalline material. In case of contact
Do not clean any part of the unit with
with skin, wash immediately with soap
benzene, paint thinner or any other
and water.
solvent.
CAUTION: Do not expose the liquid
crystal display to direct sunlight or
intense ultraviolet rays for extensive
time periods. Ultraviolet rays
deteriorate the liquid crystal.
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Safety Information
Electrical Cautions and Warnings An exclamation point within
triangle is intended to alert
CAUTION
the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance
Risk of Electrical
(servicing) instructions in the literature
Shock
accompanying the appliance.
Do not open system.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
WARNING! To prevent fire or shock
electrical shock, do not remove
hazard, do not expose this unit to
system cover (or back). No user-
rain or moisture.
serviceable parts are inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service
CAUTION: This DVD player should
personnel.
be used with 12V DC only. To
A lightning flash with
prevent electrical shocks and fire
arrowhead symbol within a
hazards, DO NOT use any other
triangle is intended to alert
power source.
the user to the presence of
uninsulated  dangerous voltage within
the product s enclosure. The voltage
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
Federal Communications interference to radio or television
Commission (FCC) Compliance reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and
Change or modifications not approved
on, the user is encouraged to try to
by Honda could void user s authority
correct the interference by one or
to operate the equipment. This
more of the following measures:
equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B " Reorient or relocate the receiving
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of antenna.
the FCC Rules. These limits are
" Increase the separation between the
designed to provide reasonable
equipment and receiver.
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
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