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Eclipse avn8826 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Warnings And Cautions

    Important points. ● Please read all materials that come with the product, such as manuals and warranties. Eclipse will not be liable for unsatisfactory product performance due to failure to follow these instructions. ● Changes in product specifications may result in differences between the content of the...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction How to use this manual ......12 Features ......... 14 Before using the deck .
  • Page 3 Adjusting POS (Positioning selector) ..... . . 34 Setting the balance ........35 Setting LOUDNESS .
  • Page 4 Selecting radio stations........57 Manual selection ........57 Automatic selection.
  • Page 5 How to operate the MP3/WMA player How to use the MP3/WMA player ....72 Playing MP3/WMA files ........73 Playing MP3/WMA files when the display is raised .
  • Page 6 How to operate the Memory Stick player How to use the Memory Stick player ....84 Listening to Memory Stick data ......84 Listening to Memory Stick data when the display is raised.
  • Page 7 How to operate the DVD player Before using the DVD player ......92 DVD video characteristics....... . . 92 About multiple languages .
  • Page 8 About crossover ........123 About ECLIPSE Web Services sound effect customizations .
  • Page 9 To write measurement results to a “Memory Stick Duo” ......131 Adjusting POS (Positioning selector) ..... . 132 Setting the balance .

  • Page 10: For Reference

    For reference Important Points ....... . . 154 If one of these messages appears ......154 Before asking for repairs.

  • Page 12: How To Use This Manual

    Introduction 1. How to use this manual Item title Section title A number and A title is assigned to each section. title is assigned to each item. Operation title A title is assigned to each operation. Operation procedure Describes the operation.
  • Page 13 Detailed operation title A title is assigned to each detailed operation. Section side heading The side heading for the current section. Operation screen A screen showing the operation. Continue to the next page Indicates that operation procedures continue on the next page.

  • Page 14: Features

    Introduction 2. Features DVD player with sharp video and dynamic sound (Page 92) Plays DVD videos recorded with high image and sound quality. (DVD media is able to record a movie with high quality video and digital sound that exceeds the quality of CD media.) MP3/WMA player that plays back the equivalent of several albums of music recorded on a single music disc (Page 72)
  • Page 15 Selection and display of preferred wallpaper (screen backgrounds) (Page 39) Wallpaper of your choice can be selected and displayed for use as the background of the information screen and audio operation screens. A screen from the navigation unit can also be linked to and selected.

  • Page 16: Before Using The Deck

    Introduction 3. Before using the deck ●Be very careful and pay close attention to safety when operating the audio controls while driving, otherwise accidents may occur. Also be sure to set the volume so that you can still adequately hear sounds outside the vehicle.
  • Page 17 ●Do not apply excessive force to the monitor, or damage may occur. ●Do not insert any objects other than discs or Memory Sticks into the slot. Otherwise damage may occur. ●Be careful not to get fingers or other objects caught in the monitor when it is being retracted into place.

  • Page 18: About Discs

    Introduction Before using the deck About discs ●Water droplets (condensation) can form on the inside of the unit during cold or rainy weather in the same way car windows can fog up. When this happens, the audio can jump and playback can stop, so ventilate or dehumidify the vehicle for a short time before operating the equipment.

  • Page 19: About Handling Discs

    ●Super Audio CDs can only be played in the hybrid disc layer. ●CCCDs (Copy Control CD) do not conform to official CD standards and so are not supported. ●CD-EXTRA discs can be played as audio CDs. ●Voice tracks on Mixed Mode CDs cannot be played. Only music tracks will be played.

  • Page 20: About New Discs

    Introduction Before using the deck About new discs ●You may notice that some brand new discs are rough Rough Edges around the center hole or outside edge. Remove the Ballpoint pen rough edges with the side of a ballpoint pen, etc. before using.

  • Page 21: About Supported Memory Stick Duo Types

    ●MG Memory Stick Duos labeled with the following marks can be used with this device. ●MG Memory Stick Duos labeled with the following marks can only be used when registering a pass code in database update or Eclipse Security Network (ESN). MagicGate Memory Stick and Memory Stick are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

  • Page 22: About Handling The Memory Stick Duo

    Introduction Before using the deck About handling the Memory Stick Duo ●In order to maintain a ●Do not use Memory Stick ●Store in a dry place, out high quality sound, Duos with tape or peeling of direct sunlight. regularly wipe clean any labels.

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    Basic operation 1. Switching modes The unit can be used when the vehicle's ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position. Switching the mode Switching the source when the display is retracted Press Turn to select the audio source. ●...

  • Page 25: Displaying Operation Screen

    Displaying operation screen Press AUDIO Touch the SOURCE MENU SOURCE MENU RECALL switch RECALL switch (indicated at left) in the audio or DVD/VTR operation screen. When the SOURCE MENU switch is touched, the operation screen for the selected source is displayed. ●...

  • Page 26: Operation Screen Of Each Mode

    Basic operation 2. Operation screen of each mode The operation screen for each mode will appear as shown below. ● AM radio operation screen ● FM radio operation screen ● CD player operation screen ● MP3/WMA player operation screen ● Memory Stick player operation screen ●...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Volume

    Basic operation 3. Adjusting the volume Adjusting the main volume Turn the button. ● Adjustment levels from 0 to 80 are available. Turn to the right :Volume UP (louder) Turn to the left : Volume DOWN VOL button (quieter) Setting the BEEP tone The guide tone that is emitted when touching a panel switch or touch switch can be set.

  • Page 28: Adjusting Sound Quality

    Basic operation 4. Adjusting sound quality By adjusting the equalizer and the volume balance you can simulate a favored sound environment within the vehicle. Sound quality can be adjusted in all audio operation screens. Displaying the sound adjustment screen Touch SOUND ●...
  • Page 29 ● The sound adjustment screen can be changed to the following adjustment screens. ● Sound adjustment screen ● Parametric equalizer adjustment screen ● Position setting screen ● Time alignment adjustment screen SETTING...
  • Page 30 Basic operation Adjusting sound quality The following settings/adjustments can be made in operation screens and setting screens. Touch switch/item Function Page The median frequency, frequency level, and Q curve pattern can be adjusted using the 7-band parametric equalizer. Sound localization can be adjusted according to the number and position of passengers in order to obtain optimum acoustic effects.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Eq (Equalizer)

    Adjusting EQ (equalizer) Adjusts sound quality to preferred characteristics according to the music genre and audio source. Adjusting/saving EQ The sound quality can be adjusted according to music genre and then stored. This product has a 7-band parametric equalizer which can adjust median frequency, frequency level, and Q curve (bandwidth).
  • Page 32 Basic operation Adjusting sound quality Touch , or select a Q curve. ● The Q curve patterns set the median frequency bandwidth as follows: Switch Q curve pattern Mild (bandwidth: wide) Mid (bandwidth: medium) Sharp (bandwidth: narrow) Repeat steps through change the setting for each band.

  • Page 33: Selecting A Peq Pattern From Memory

    Selecting a PEQ pattern from memory Touch a switch from ● The preset pattern stored in memory will be retrieved. BACK ● Touch after making settings. The PEQ mode adjustments will be saved and the system will return to the previous operation screen. Resetting EQ curves The currently saved equalizer can be returned to the default values.

  • Page 34: Adjusting Pos (Positioning Selector)

    Basic operation Adjusting sound quality Adjusting POS (Positioning selector) Sound localization can be adjusted according to the number and position of passengers in order to obtain optimum acoustic effects. A seat's sound localization can be adjusted simply by touching a switch. Touch one of the seat images displayed in the POSITION setting screen to switch the sound...

  • Page 35: Setting The Balance

    Setting the balance The left/right/front/rear balance can be adjusted so that sound from all speakers arrives at the listener's ears at the same time. FADER BALANCE Touch in the POSITION setting screen to display the volume balance adjustment screen. Touch the screen at the preferred balance point.

  • Page 36: Setting Loudness

    Basic operation Adjusting sound quality Setting LOUDNESS Audio can be modulated to correct for insufficient bass and treble when listening at low volume. Touch , or LOUDNESS. ● The selected touch switch will turn light blue. Touch BACK Setting time alignment This function corrects the position characteristics and frequency characteristics in order to delay the signals being output from the various speakers, causing the signals from each speaker reach the listening position at the same time.

  • Page 37: Selecting The Type Of Vehicle (Car Type)

    Selecting the type of vehicle (CAR TYPE) You can select the time alignment settings to match your vehicle from a range of preset settings for different types of vehicle, allowing you to select the optimum time alignment settings automatically. Touch COMPACT SEDAN WAGON...

  • Page 38: Selecting Rear Speaker Position (Rear Speaker)

    Basic operation Adjusting sound quality Selecting rear speaker position (REAR SPEAKER) You can select the rear speaker installation location, allowing you to select the optimum time alignment settings automatically. Touch DOOR OTHER REAR SPEAKER. BACK ● Touch after making settings. The time alignment setting will be saved and the system will return to the previous screen.

  • Page 39: Setting The Background Screen

    Basic operation 5. Setting the background screen The background for the audio operation screen, information screen and navigation screen can be changed to a preferred wallpaper. Setting the Pic-CLIP Press NAVI MENU Touch in the MENU INFO. screen. Touch SETTING Touch CHANGE for Pic CLIP.

  • Page 40: Uploading The Image Data From Another Source

    Basic operation Setting the background screen Uploading the image data from another source Image data (still pictures) recorded in the HDD of the device, or on a CD-R/RW or "MG Memory Stick Duo", can be displayed as a Pic-CLIP. Press NAVI MENU Touch INFO.
  • Page 41 MEMORY STICK Touch to select the location of the image data. Touch the image data to be set for Pic-CLIP. ENTER Touch PREVIEW ● Touch to display the selected image. Touch BACK CUSTOM Touch ● The set Pic-CLIP will be displayed. ENTER Touch ●If any data other than image data are located on the same disc, image data...

  • Page 42: Image Data Storage

    Basic operation Setting the background screen Image data storage Wallpaper image data must be stored in one of the following ways. ● Image data written to a "Memory Stick Duo" from a digital camera ● Image data written to a CD-R/RW from a PC or similar device ●...
  • Page 43 “Memory Stick Duo” •Files in PIC folder : PIC/5 : PIC/6 *3 •Digital camera files Contents of list display : D/Automatically created folder name/3 (in order of display) : D/Automatically created folder name/4 : DCIM/6 •Files in root : ROOT/1 The folder or file to be automatically created when a digital camera is used...

  • Page 44: Saving Image Data

    Basic operation Setting the background screen Saving image data Up to 100 files of image data recorded on a CD-R/RW, "MG Memory Stick Duo" or "Memory Stick Duo" can be uploaded to the HDD (hard disk) of the device. Press NAVI MENU Touch INFO.
  • Page 45 MEMORY STICK Touch select the location of the image file. Touch the image data to be saved. SAVE Touch ALL SAVE ● Touch to save all the image files recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo" or CD. PREVIEW ● Touch to display the BACK selected image.
  • Page 46 Basic operation Setting the background screen ●The following screen will appear if the same file name already exists. OVERWRITE ●Touch to overwrite the old data with the new data. AUTO-ASSIGN ●Touch to save the file with a specified number prefixed to the file name.

  • Page 47: Deleting Image Data

    Deleting image data Deletes image data from the HDD (hard disk) of the device. Press NAVI MENU Touch in the MENU INFO. screen. DATA Touch DELETE (HDD) Touch for Pic- CLIP DATA. Touch the image file to be deleted. DELETE Touch ALL DELETE ●...

  • Page 48: Setting Opening Screen

    Basic operation Setting the background screen Setting opening screen A preferred wallpaper can be set to display as the opening screen. This is the screen that is displayed when power to the device is turned ON. Setting the opening screen Press NAVI MENU Touch...
  • Page 49 Touch ● The selected screen is displayed. ENTER Touch...

  • Page 50: Adjusting/Setting The Screen

    Basic operation 6. Adjusting/setting the screen Switching the FUNCTION switch display Touch switches not frequently used are not displayed in the audio operation screens and DVD screens. These switches can be displayed as follows. Touch FUNC ● The FUNCTION switches appear. ●...

  • Page 51: Displaying The Image Adjustment Screen

    Quality adjustments can be made for images such as the audio operation screen, navigation screen, and DVD (optional) or VTR (optional). Displaying the image adjustment screen Contrast, brightness and other picture settings can be adjusted to match viewing preferences for DVD video or the audio operation screen. To make viewing easier, the display switches between daytime display and nighttime display depending on whether the vehicle lights (parking lights, taillights, license plate lights) are on or off.

  • Page 52: Setting Daytime Display To Display

    Basic operation Adjusting/setting the screen Press DISP briefly (for less than 1 second) on the audio mode operation screen or DVD/VTR screen. Touch ENTER after making any adjustments. ● If no operations are made for about 20 seconds, the display will return to the previous screen.

  • Page 53: Adjusting Image Quality

    Adjusting image quality The daytime display and nighttime display can be separately adjusted. ● When adjusting from the audio operation screen ● When adjusting from the DVD/VTR screen or navigation screen CONTRAST Touch to increase contrast, or to decrease contrast. BRIGHT Touch to increase brightness, or...
  • Page 54 Basic operation Adjusting/setting the screen Touch BACK ● Returns to the DVD or VTR operation screen. NORMAL mode WIDE 1 mode The screen is shown with a vertical to The screen is shown with a vertical to horizontal ratio of 3 to 4. The side edges horizontal ratio of 3 to 4 and is expanded are black.

  • Page 55: Setting The Control Panel

    Basic operation 7. Setting the control panel Switching the sub display The display contents of the sub display can be switched between the audio source display and the clock display. Press DISP until you hear a beep. ● Each time the button is pressed, the audio source display and clock display are switched.

  • Page 56: How To Operate The Tuner

    How to operate the tuner 1. How to use the AM/FM radio SOURCE MENU RECALL switch Preset switches FUNCTION switch •BAND •AUTO.P POWER button TUNE·TRACK VOL button buttons Listening to the AM/FM radio Listening to the radio when the display is raised Press or touch the SOURCE MENU RECALL switch.

  • Page 57: Selecting Radio Stations

    Selecting radio stations Manual selection Press ● Pressing the switch once moves the frequency one step up or down. (One step on the LW band is 3kHz. MW band is 9kHz. One step on the FM band is 0.05MHz) ● (up) : Raises the frequency (down) : Lowers the frequency Automatic selection...

  • Page 58: Selecting Radio Bands

    How to operate the tuner How to use the AM/FM radio Selecting radio bands Touch FUNC Touch BAND ● Each time the switch is touched, the radio band will be changed in the order shown below. FM: FM1 AM: LW...

  • Page 59: Saving Radio Stations

    Saving radio stations There are two modes for saving radio stations, manual and AUTO. P. These modes operate independently. Saving manually Make sure "AUTO. P" is not displayed in the upper part of the screen. AUTO.P ● If “AUTO.P” is displayed, display the FUNCTION switches and touch to switch to manual mode.
  • Page 60 How to operate the tuner How to use the AM/FM radio About AUTO.P Because the AUTO. P function can be used to temporarily save stations for the preset switches, stations saved manually will remain in memory even if AUTO. P is used.

  • Page 61: Operating Rds (Radio Data System)

    Operating RDS (Radio Data system) The RDS (Radio Data System) can receive signals such as traffic information via FM radio waves. In addition, if signal reception becomes poor, the system can automatically switch to another station with good reception so that the user can listen to the same program continuously.

  • Page 62: Setting Reg

    How to operate the tuner How to use the AM/FM radio Setting REG If signal reception becomes poor, the system can be set automatically switch to another RDS station with good reception that has the the same LOCAL PI (Program Identification) code. This setting can only be performed when AF is set to ON.

  • Page 63: Receiving Traffic Information

    Receiving traffic information Setting TP (Traffic Programming) Press MENU Touch in the MENU INFO. screen. Touch Touch for TP. ● “TP” appears in the radio screen when is touched. Touch ENTER...

  • Page 64: Setting Ta (Traffic Announcements)

    How to operate the tuner How to use the AM/FM radio Setting TA (Traffic Announcements) Press MENU Touch INFO. in the MENU screen. Touch Touch for TA. ● “TA” appears in the radio screen when is touched. Touch ENTER...

  • Page 65: Receiving Traffic Information

    Receiving traffic information When TP or both TP and TA are set to ON, traffic information is received as follows: ■ Receiving traffic information when TP is set to ON [When the AUDIO SOURCE is FM radio] Set TP to ON, and “TP” is displayed. If there is an available TP station in the AF list, the TP station is tuned in.

  • Page 66: Eon (Enhanced Other Network) System

    How to operate the tuner How to use the AM/FM radio EON (Enhanced Other Network) system If the current TP station is not broadcasting traffic information or if the signal becomes weak when TP or TA is set to ON, the system automatically switches to another suitable TP station that is broadcasting traffic information using the EON AF list stored in the device.

  • Page 67: Setting Pty (Program Type)

    Setting PTY (Program Type) The RDS station genre can be selected. Programs of the selected genre will be received. Touch FUNC in the FM operation screen. Touch ● Each time is touched, the genre will be switched in the order shown below.

  • Page 68: How To Operate The Cd Player

    How to operate the CD player 1. How to use the CD player SOURCE MENU RECALL switch FUNCTION switch •RPT •RAND POWER button TRACK selection (track start point)/ VOL button Fast-forward/ rewind buttons Listening to a CD Playback starts when a CD is inserted into the disc slot. Listening to a CD when the display is raised Press or touch the SOURCE MENU RECALL switch once a CD has...

  • Page 69: Listening To A Cd When The Display Is Retracted

    Listening to a CD when the display is retracted Press Turn to select CD. Press ●Titles and track names can be displayed when they are recorded on the CD. Up to 28 characters can be shown in the display. ●Only characters recorded in ASCII code can be shown on the CD-TEXT display. ●The CD-TEXT display may not be able to show text information for discs with too many title characters recorded.

  • Page 70: Selecting A Track

    How to operate the CD player How to use the CD player Selecting a track You can jump to the opening of a track you want to hear. Press ● (up) : Selects next track (down) : Selects previous track Fast-forwarding/rewinding It is possible to fast-forward or rewind the track being played.

  • Page 71: Turning Off The Cd Player

    Turning off the CD player Press ● Press again to resume playback.

  • Page 72: How To Use The Mp3/Wma Player

    How to operate the MP3/WMA player 1. How to use the MP3/WMA player For safety considerations, some functions are disabled while the vehicle is in motion. SOURCE MENU RECALL switch File change switches FUNCTION switch •RPT •RAND POWER button TRACK selection (track start point)/ VOL button Fast-forward/...

  • Page 73: Playing Mp3/Wma Files

    Playing MP3/WMA files Playback starts automatically when a CD is inserted into the disc slot. Playing MP3/WMA files when the display is raised Press or touch the SOURCE MENU RECALL switch once a disc has been inserted. Touch MP3 WMA ●...

  • Page 74: Selecting With The Tune/Track Buttons

    How to operate the MP3/WMA player How to use the MP3/WMA player Selecting with the TUNE/TRACK buttons When several music files are located in the same folder, the next music file or previous music file can be selected with the track selection (track start point) buttons. Press ●...

  • Page 75: Fast-Forwarding/Rewinding

    Fast-forwarding/rewinding It is possible to fast-forward or rewind within the current file. Press and hold until you hear a beep. ● (up): Fast-forward (down): Rewind If you hear a beep while rewinding (fast-forwarding), the deck has switched to the fast- forward (rewind) mode and will continue until you remove your finger from the button.

  • Page 76: Repeating The Same Music File

    How to operate the MP3/WMA player How to use the MP3/WMA player Repeating the same music file Touch FUNC Touch ● Repeats the current file. ● The file will repeat until the function is canceled. Touch again to cancel. Playing music files in random order Touch FUNC Touch...

  • Page 77: About The File Information Display

    About the file information display Folder names and file information (album name and track titles) recorded on the disc can be displayed. The number of characters that can be displayed is shown below. Screen Display Folder/file names Music file information 12 characters max.

  • Page 78: About Mp3/Wma Files

    How to operate the MP3/WMA player How to use the MP3/WMA player About MP3/WMA files MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) is a standard format for audio compression technology. By using the MP3 format, a file can be compressed to one-tenth its original size. WMA (Windows Media Audio) is the audio compression format by Microsoft.

  • Page 79: Playable Wma File Standards

    Playable WMA file standards ● Supported standards : WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9 ● Supported sampling frequencies: 44.1, 48 (kHz) ● Supported bitrates : 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160 (kbps) * VBR is supported. * No support for reversible compression (loss-less compression) Playable sampling frequencies and supported bitrates Sampling frequencies (Hz)

  • Page 80: Id3 Tag/Wma Tag

    How to operate the MP3/WMA player How to use the MP3/WMA player ID3 tag/WMA tag MP3 and WMA files have an "ID3 tag/WMA tag" that allows input of text information so that data such as track titles and artists can be saved. ■...

  • Page 81: Supported Disc Formats

    Supported disc formats The disc formats supported by this device are shown below. ● Disc formats: CD-ROM MODE1, CD-ROM XA MODE2 (Form1) ● File formats ■ ISO9660 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 8 characters 31 characters Folder name (max. number of characters) 8 characters + 3 character 31 characters File name (max.

  • Page 82: File Names

    How to operate the MP3/WMA player How to use the MP3/WMA player File names Only files with the MP3/WMA file extension ".MP3/.WMA" will be recognized as MP3/WMA and played in the unit. Be sure to save MP3/WMA files with an ".MP3/.WMA" file extension. Use capital letters when attaching file extensions.

  • Page 83: Making And Playing Mp3/Wma Files

    Making and playing MP3/WMA files MP3/WMA files created by recording broadcasts, records, audio recordings, video recordings or live performances cannot be used for purposes other than personal entertainment without permission of the copyright holder as set forth in copyright law. Downloading from Internet MP3/WMA music sites There are many kinds of sites that distribute MP3/WMA files on the Internet, such as "pay per download"...

  • Page 84: How To Operate The Memory Stick Player

    How to operate the Memory Stick player 1. How to use the Memory Stick player The unit can play music data recorded on a Memory Stick Duo using ATRAC3 (audio compression technology). SOURCE MENU RECALL switch FUNCTION switch •RPT •RAND POWER button TRACK selection (track start point)/...

  • Page 85: When The Display Is Retracted

    Listening to Memory Stick data when the display is retracted Press Turn to select MS. Press ●This unit can only play music data recorded on MG Memory Stick Duos (white). ●This unit cannot play music data recorded using ATRAC3 Plus. ●The unit cannot be operated for about 4 seconds after an MG Memory Stick Duo has been inserted while the system is checking the data.

  • Page 86: Selecting A Track

    How to operate the Memory Stick player How to use the Memory Stick player Selecting a track You can jump to the opening of a track you want to hear. Press ● (up) : Selects next track (down) : Selects previous track Fast-forwarding/rewinding It is possible to fast-forward/rewind within the current track.

  • Page 87: Playing Tracks In Random Order

    Playing tracks in random order Touch FUNC Touch RAND ● Plays tracks in random order. RAND ● Random playback will continue until the function is canceled. Touch again to cancel. ● At the end of each track the system arbitrarily chooses which track to play next. As a result, it is possible for the same track to be played multiple times in a row.

  • Page 88: How To Operate The Cd Changer

    How to operate the CD Changer 1. How to use the CD changer An optional CD changer can be connected and used. SOURCE MENU RECALL switch Disc change switches FUNCTION switch •DISC RPT •DISC RAND •RPT POWER button •RAND TRACK selection VOL button (track start point)/ Fast-forward/...

  • Page 89: Selecting A Track

    Selecting a track See "How to use the CD player" on page 70. Fast-forwarding/rewinding See "How to use the CD player" on page 70. Selecting a CD A CD can be selected from among all the discs in the changer. Touch one of the disc change switches.

  • Page 90: Playing Tracks In Random Order

    How to operate the CD Changer How to use the CD changer Playing tracks in random order Playing tracks on the current CD in random order See "How to use the CD player" on page 70. Playing tracks on all CDs in random order Touch FUNC Touch...

  • Page 91: Turning Off The Cd Changer

    Turning off the CD changer Press ● Press again to resume playback.

  • Page 92: Before Using The Dvd Player

    How to operate the DVD player 1. Before using the DVD player This unit can output the high quality images and high quality digital sound of DVD videos. It is also possible to switch between different languages recorded on the DVD video (dubbing, subtitles, etc.), and with videos having several angles of the same scene recorded, the preferred angle can be selected and played.

  • Page 93: About Subtitles

    About subtitles Some DVD discs have subtitles recorded in several different languages, and the subtitles can be switched during playback. The video can also be played without any subtitles displayed. About discs About playable discs This unit conforms to PAL color television methods, so please use discs that display "PAL" on the disc or package.

  • Page 94: About Region Codes

    How to operate the DVD player Before using the DVD player About region codes Some DVD discs display a (region code). This mark (a number) shows the geographical region where the disc can be played. This unit can only play discs with region codes "2" or "ALL".

  • Page 95: About Dvd Disc Structures

    About DVD disc structures Videos and tracks recorded on a DVD are divided into many segments. Large segments are called "titles", and each title has a number ("title number"). Title segments are further divided into smaller segments called "chapters", and each chapter has a number ("chapter number").

  • Page 96: Operation Flow

    How to operate the DVD player Before using the DVD player Operation flow The section below describes the flow for functions such as operation and search of images and setting defaults for the DVD player. Insert a DVD disc Not played automatically Played automatically (The disc menu is displayed) To operate the disc menu...

  • Page 97: How To Use The Dvd Player

    How to operate the DVD player 2. How to use the DVD player For safety reasons, DVDs can only be played when the ignition is switched to ON or ACC and the vehicle is completely stopped with the parking brake applied. (Only sound is output if a DVD is played while the car is in motion.) Chapter number SOURCE MENU...

  • Page 98: Operating The Video

    How to operate the DVD player How to use the DVD player Operating the video Playing the video Touch Fast-forwarding/rewinding It is possible to fast-forward or rewind through the video being played. Fast-forwarding/rewinding using the panel buttons Press and hold until you hear a beep.

  • Page 99: Pausing The Video

    Pausing the video Touch ● While paused ( ), briefly touch for slow motion playback. Stopping the video Touch...

  • Page 100: Operating The Disc Menu

    How to operate the DVD player How to use the DVD player Operating the disc menu It is possible to use the menu recorded on the disc. Touch in the DVD operation NEXT screen. Touch MENU TOP MENU Touch Touch , or select the video you want to play.

  • Page 101: Searching For A Desired Chapter

    Searching for a desired chapter It is possible to search for a particular video segment by title and chapter or by menu number (number for divided segments). Searching by chapter Press Chapter number ● (up) : Selects next chapter (down) : Selects previous chapter Searching by title number Touch...

  • Page 102: Searching By Menu Number

    How to operate the DVD player How to use the DVD player Searching by menu number Touch in the DVD operation NEXT screen. Touch Touch NUMBER ● The menu number input screen will be displayed. Enter the menu number by touching ●...

  • Page 103: Changing The Touch Switch Display

    Changing the touch switch display Display of the touch switches can be changed or turned off. Turning off the touch switches Touch in the DVD operation screen. AUDIO ● Press or touch the screen to display the touch switches again. Changing the touch switch display locations Touch in the DVD operation...

  • Page 104: Switching Screen Display/Audio

    How to operate the DVD player How to use the DVD player Switching screen display/audio It is possible to change the language for subtitles and audio, as well as the display angle for the video being played. Changing the angle When several angles of a scene are recorded on a disc, the angle can be switched.

  • Page 105: Switching Subtitle Language

    Switching subtitle language When subtitles in several languages are recorded on a disc, the subtitles can be switched. Touch in the DVD operation NEXT screen. Touch SUB TITLE ● The subtitle number will be displayed. Touch SUB TITLE Subtitle number ●...

  • Page 106: Switching Dubbed Audio Language

    How to operate the DVD player How to use the DVD player Switching dubbed audio language If several audio languages are recorded on a disc, the languages can be switched. Touch in the DVD operation NEXT screen. Touch AUDIO ● The audio number and language will be displayed.

  • Page 107: Setting The Dvd Player

    Setting the DVD player The language preferences for voices, subtitles and menu display used during DVD playback can be set in advance. Optional display of the multiple angle mark, viewer restriction and other functions can also be set. Touch in the DVD operation NEXT screen.

  • Page 108: Setting The Audio Language

    How to operate the DVD player How to use the DVD player Touch switch Function Page See below AUDIO LANGUAGE Sets the voice language for video playback. Next page SUB TITLE Sets the subtitle language for video playback. Page 110 MENU LANGUAGE Sets the language of the displayed menus.

  • Page 109: Subtitle Language Settings

    Subtitle language settings The preferred subtitles for the video playback can be selected. Touch SUB TITLE in the SET UP screen. Touch the preferred language. OTHER ● Touch to set a language other than those displayed on the screen. Input a code Touch OTHER in the SUB TITLE...

  • Page 110: Menu Language Settings

    How to operate the DVD player How to use the DVD player Menu language settings Allows selection of a preferred menu language from those recorded on the disc. Touch MENU LANGUAGE in the SETUP screen. Touch the preferred language. OTHER ●...

  • Page 111: Setting The Display Of The Multi-Angle Mark

    Setting the display of the multi-angle mark (angle selection mark) The multi-angle mark can be set to display or not display during video playback. Multi-angle mark Touch ANGLE INDICATOR in the SETUP screen. ● Touching the switch switches between "ON" and "OFF" mode. Touch ENTER Setting the multi-angle mark display to "ON"...

  • Page 112: Viewer Restriction Settings

    How to operate the DVD player How to use the DVD player Viewer restriction settings This function allows a viewing restriction to be set so that discs with adult content or violence will not be available to children. The viewer restriction can be set at different levels to match restriction ratings.

  • Page 113: Changing Video Output

    Changing video output Touch VIDEO OUT in the SETUP screen. ● Each time the switch is touched, the screen size changes in the order shown below. 4 : 3 4 : 3 16 : 9 LETTER BOX PAN & SCAN ●...

  • Page 114: Setting Dvd Individual Monitor Playback

    How to operate the DVD player How to use the DVD player Setting DVD individual monitor playback When an optional rear monitor is connected, it is possible to switch the screen of the device to AUDIO SOURCE or the navigation system screen while the rear monitor continues to play the DVD.

  • Page 115: Table Of Language Codes

    Table of language codes These codes are used to specify the language for audio tracks, subtitles and on-screen menu displays. Input Input Input Language Language Language code code code 1001 Japanese 0801 Hausa 1721 Quechua 0514 English 0809 Hindi 1813 Rhaeto-Romance 0618 French...

  • Page 116: How To Operate The Vtr

    How to operate the VTR 1. How to use the VTR Video tapes can be played by connecting a commercially available VTR deck. For safety reasons, videos can be played only when the ignition is switched to ON or ACC and the vehicle is completely stopped with the parking brake set.

  • Page 117: Switching To The Vtr Setting Screen

    Switching to the VTR setting screen Switch to the VTR setting screen in VTR mode to perform the following operations. ● To adjust sound quality (EQ, POS etc.) ● To switch screen modes (wide mode) Touch BACK ● Touch to return to the VTR operation screen. ●After switching to the VTR operation screen, touch switches will be displayed for AUDIO about 6 seconds.

  • Page 118: Switching The Display Format

    How to operate the VTR How to use the VTR Switching the display format The display format (PAL or NTSC) can be switched according to the type of VTR connected to the device. Press NAVI MENU Touch in the MENU INFO.

  • Page 119: Ch Decoder/Av Matrix Unit Connected

    How to operate the unit when an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit connected 1. Before adjusting sound quality Functions available when the optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit is connected The following table shows the finer audio adjustments that can be performed when the optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit is connected.

  • Page 120: About Parametric Eq

    ECLIPSE Web Services Download sound adjustment data from the ECLIPSE Web Sound Effect Services that matches the vehicle's interior and store it in Customizations the unit.
  • Page 121 [Parametric equalizer characteristics] 1. Median frequency can be varied. High [Sound pressure] [Frequency] High 2. Gain can be varied. High [Sound pressure] [Frequency] High 3. Q (sharpness/band width) can be varied. High [Sound pressure] [Frequency] High...

  • Page 122: About Time Alignment

    How to operate the unit when an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit connected Before adjusting sound quality About time alignment With vehicle audio systems, the installation position of the speakers and the position of the listener mean that the distances from the listener to the left and right speakers are almost always different.

  • Page 123: About Crossover

    About crossover The frequency band that is stored by audio media such as CDs is a fairly wide range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, and it is difficult for a single speaker to be able to play back all frequencies in such a wide range.

  • Page 124: About Eclipse Web Services Sound Effect Customizations

    Before adjusting sound quality About ECLIPSE Web Services sound effect customizations The parametric equializer, time alignment and crossover settings can be adjusted using this unit, or through the ECLIPSE website. Contact your local retailer for more information on performing these settings.

  • Page 125: Adjusting Sound Quality

    How to operate the unit when an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit connected 2. Adjusting sound quality Sound quality can be adjusted in all audio operation screens. Displaying the sound adjustment screen Touch SOUND ● Touch in the VTR operation NEXT screen, or in the DVD operation...
  • Page 126 How to operate the unit when an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit connected Adjusting sound quality ● Setting screen ● Speaker level setting screen SP LEVEL ● Time alignment adjustment screen SP SETTING ● Crossover setting screen X-OVER...

  • Page 127: Adjusting Peq (Parametric Equalizer)

    Adjusting PEQ (Parametric equalizer) If the optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit is connected, the parametric equalizer can be used to perform a 5-band adjustment of each of the front, center, and rear channels, and a 1- band adjustment of the woofer for a total of a 16-band adjustment. Each band can be set to the following median frequencies: Channel Band...

  • Page 128: Adjusting/Saving A Peq

    How to operate the unit when an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit connected Adjusting sound quality Adjusting/Saving a PEQ Touch in the sound adjustment screen. Touch FRONT REAR CENTER WOOFER to select the channel to be adjusted. Touch BAND to select the band to be adjusted.
  • Page 129 Touch to select the Q curve pattern. ● Each time the switch is touched, the Q curve pattern will be changed in the order shown below. (Sharp) (Middle Sharp) (Normal) (Middle Slow) (Slow) Repeat the steps through change the setting for each channel and band.

  • Page 130: Selecting A Peq Pattern From Memory

    Frequency characteristics inside the vehicle can be measured and displayed on the display. The measurement result can be referred to when adjusting the parametric equalizer. These measurements are also necessary to automatically correct parametric equalizer setting using ECLIPSE Web Services sound effect customizations. Connect the accessory microphone with a optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit.

  • Page 131: To Write Measurement Results To A "Memory Stick Duo

    Measurement results for each channel can be displayed by selecting the desired channel. ● Measurements can be written to a “Memory Stick Duo” and corrected automatically using the ECLIPSE website. CANCEL ● Touch to cancel measurement.

  • Page 132: Adjusting Pos (Positioning Selector)

    How to operate the unit when an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit connected Adjusting sound quality Adjusting POS (Positioning selector) Sound localization can be adjusted according to the number and position of passengers in order to obtain optimum acoustic effects. A seat's sound localization can be adjusted simply by touching a switch.

  • Page 133: Setting The Balance

    Setting the balance The left/right/front/rear balance can be adjusted so that sound from all speakers arrives at the listener's ears at the same time. FADER BALANCE Touch in the POSITION setting screen to display the volume balance adjustment screen. Touch the screen at the preferred balance point.

  • Page 134: Setting Loudness

    How to operate the unit when an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit connected Adjusting sound quality Setting LOUDNESS Audio can be modulated to correct for insufficient bass and treble when listening at low volume. Touch LOUDNESS. ● The selected touch switch will turn light blue.

  • Page 135: Setting/Adjusting The Surround System

    Setting/Adjusting the surround system Dolby Digital (5.1 ch), DTS (5.1 ch), LPCM, and Dolby Pro Logic II are supported when the optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit is connected. Playing discs recorded using these technologies allows the listener to enjoy theater-quality sound within a limited space. Setting the Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II expands sound recorded in stereo (2 ch) for a rich listening experience.

  • Page 136: Setting The Center Level

    How to operate the unit when an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit connected Adjusting sound quality Setting the CENTER LEVEL Adjusts the dialog and music output level heard from center speaker. Touch for CENTER LEVEL. ● The center level can be adjusted within -10 to 10 (in units of one).

  • Page 137: Setting The Center Width

    Setting the CENTER WIDTH When Dolby Pro Logic II is set to MUSIC and the center speaker is set to LARGE or SMALL, sound from the center speaker is distributed to the left and right front speakers. Touch for CENTER WIDTH.

  • Page 138: Setting The Compression

    How to operate the unit when an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit connected Adjusting sound quality Setting the COMPRESSION Compression adjusts the sound sensation range, or the difference between maximum and minimum when playing a DVD with Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) or DTS (5.1 ch). Raising the numerical value of the compression level will narrow the sound range so that dialog and voice will be easier to hear even when background sounds are intense.

  • Page 139: Setting/Adjusting The Speakers

    Setting/Adjusting the speakers Settings and adjustments can be made to fit the speakers connected to the unit. The following settings and adjustments can be performed when the optional 5.1 ch decoder/ AV matrix unit is connected. ● Speaker system ● Time alignment ●...

  • Page 140: Adjusting Time Alignment

    How to operate the unit when an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit connected Adjusting sound quality Adjusting time alignment The delay time and level of the sound from each speaker can be adjusted in order to correct any phase mismatches in the sound resulting from the listening position. In addition, the optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit has a function for automatically correcting time alignment.
  • Page 141 ●Refer to the following for the method of calculating the delay time. A = (B-C)/34 A: Delay time (ms) B: Distance from listening position to the farthest speaker (cm) C: Distance from listening position to the speaker to be adjusted (cm) <Example>...

  • Page 142: Automatic Adjustment

    How to operate the unit when an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit connected Adjusting sound quality Automatic adjustment Connect the accessory microphone with an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit. ● Align the microphone with the actual ear position and attach it to the headrest or other appropriate fixture.

  • Page 143: Adjusting Crossover

    Adjusting crossover Allocate specified frequency bands to each speaker for improved sound integration. SETTING Touch in the sound adjustment screen. X-OVER Touch in the setting screen. Touch individual speakers to select ● When the 1 WAY speaker setting is selected the speaker to be adjusted.
  • Page 144 How to operate the unit when an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit connected Adjusting sound quality Touch FREQUENCY to select the cut off frequency. ● : Increase cut off frequency : Decrease cut off frequency ● The following cut off frequencies can be selected.

  • Page 145: Adjusting Sub-Woofer Output Level

    Adjusting sub-woofer output level When a sub-woofer is connected, the preferred output level for the audio can be set. SETTING Touch in the sound adjustment screen. X-OVER Touch in the setting screen. WOOFER Touch Touch for LEVEL to adjust the sub-woofer output level. ●...

  • Page 146: Setting Phase Control

    How to operate the unit when an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit connected Adjusting sound quality Setting phase control The merging of sound between the front and rear speakers and the sub-woofer can be improved by selecting the phase. Switch to a phase which lets the speakers combine without any disharmony.

  • Page 147: Adjusting Speaker Levels

    Adjusting speaker levels SETTING Touch in the sound adjustment screen. SP LEVEL Touch in the setting screen. Touch for each speaker ● When the 1 WAY speaker setting is selected to adjust the speaker level. ● The speaker level can be adjusted within -10 to 0 dB (in units of 0.1 dB).

  • Page 148: Adjusting Speaker Size

    How to operate the unit when an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit connected Adjusting sound quality Adjusting speaker size SETTING Touch in the sound adjustment screen. SP LEVEL Touch in the setting screen. CENTER REAR Touch , and WOOFER to set the speaker size.
  • Page 149 ■ Speaker settings and functions Speaker Size Function Distributes output to the center speaker to the front left and NONE right speakers. This setting is used when the speakers connected to the Center SMALL unit are unable to output frequencies lower than 100Hz. (Frequencies lower than 100 Hz will not be output.) This setting is used when the speakers connected to the LARGE...

  • Page 150: Importing Sound Data

    How to operate the unit when an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit connected Adjusting sound quality Importing sound data Sound data adjusted using the ECLIPSE website can be downloaded to a “Memory Stick Duo” and imported into the unit. For more information, contact your local retailer. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” to be used to store the sound data.

  • Page 151: Display Settings

    How to operate the unit when an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit connected 3. Display settings Screen settings when the optional 5.1 ch decoder/ AV matrix unit is connected Up to two external monitors can be connected when the 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit is connected.

  • Page 152: How To Use Aux

    How to operate the unit when an optional 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit connected 4. How to use AUX It is possible to connect a portable audio player or similar devices to a DIGITAL terminal of the 5.1 ch decoder/AV matrix unit for playback. VOL button Listening to AUX Switching to AUX using the touch switches...

  • Page 153: Switching The Aux Input

    Switching the AUX input The AUX input can be switched depending on the terminals connected to the 5.1 ch decoder/ AV matrix unit. Touch DIGITAL1 DIGITAL2 to switch the input mode.

  • Page 154: Important Points

    For reference 1. Important Points If one of these messages appears If any of the following messages are displayed, check the unit while referring to the cause and corrective action columns. Message Cause Corrective action The CD changer is searching for Wait until the unit has finished CD SEEK discs when a magazine has been...
  • Page 155 Messages Cause Corrective action You have tried to save data to the Check that the Memory Stick is a This Memory Stick is not available. hard disc from a Memory Stick Duo type supported by this unit. not supported by this unit. (See page 21) There is no playable music data on Check that the Memory Stick...

  • Page 156: Before Asking For Repairs

    For reference Important Points Before asking for repairs Slight differences in operation can sometimes be mistaken for malfunctions, so check the following table before requesting any repairs. If the following fail to solve the problem, contact your local retailer. Symptom Possible reason Corrective action The screen is dark for a brief period...
  • Page 157 Symptom Possible reason Corrective action The vehicle ignition switch has not Turn the vehicle ignition switch to been turned on. ACC or ON. Neither video nor audio is output. The connection cord is not Check the connections to each completely connected. connection cord.

  • Page 158: Other

    For reference 2. Other Products equipped with Dolby Digital Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, lnc. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 159: Glossary

    For reference 3. Glossary This is a disc that can only be recorded once. CD-R Recorded data cannot be deleted. There are two types of CD-R, one having a capacity of 650MB (Compact Disc Recordable) (74 minutes of music), the same as a regular CD, and the other having a capacity of 700MB (80 minutes of music).
  • Page 160 For reference Glossary Track The single division for a song on a music CD is called a track. SCMS With digital recording, the deterioration of audio (Serial Copy quality is very low. Therefore digital recording Management System) equipment regulates, for the sake of copyright protection, the using of a sound source copied using a digital signal to be used to make further copies of the same data.

  • Page 161: Topic Index

    For reference 4. Topic index About screen and sound adjustment [Regarding screen adjustment] To make the audio operation screen or VTR screen easier to see "Displaying the image adjustment screen" ..... . P51 To turn off the screen "Turning the screen off"...

  • Page 162: About Using Am/Fm Radio

    For reference Topic index ● To adjust the MP3 sound "Setting the harmonizer" ........P38 ●...

  • Page 163: About Using The Mp3/Wma Player

    About using the MP3/WMA player To play an MP3 file "Playing MP3/WMA files" ........P73 To select a music file or folder to listen to "Selecting a music file"...

  • Page 164: About Using The Dvd Player

    For reference Topic index About using the DVD player To play a DVD video "Watching a DVD" ......... . . P97 To learn about discs ●...

  • Page 165: About Using Optional 5.1 Ch Decoder/Av Matrix Unit

    To set the player "Setting the audio language"....... . . P108 "Subtitle language settings"...

  • Page 166: When Something Isn't Clear

    For reference Topic index To set the display ● To set an external monitor image "External monitor image settings" ......P151 To play a portable audio player "Listening to AUX"...

  • Page 167: Index

    For reference 6. Index Adjusting the main volume Multi-angle mark........104 ....... 27 Adjusting sound quality......28 ANGLE..........104 Nighttime display ........51 AUTO.P ..........59 NORMAL mode ........54 BRIGHT ..........53 ............127 POS (position selector) ....34, 132 CD-R (CD-Recordable)......18 CD-RW (CD-ReWritable)......18 RAND ........

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