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Summarization of Contents
BEFORE USE
How to Read This Manual
Explains how to interpret the manual's symbols and text conventions.
BEFORE USE
Safety Precautions
Advises against excessive volume and suggests stopping the car for operations.
Temperature Considerations
Advises waiting for normal temperature after parking in extreme weather.
Monitor Cautions
Important notes regarding monitor usage, such as avoiding direct sunlight and using fingers.
Disposal of Electrical Equipment and Batteries
Information on proper disposal of old electrical equipment and batteries for EU countries.
Resetting the Unit
Instructions on how to reset the unit to factory settings.
INITIAL SETTINGS
Initial Setup Procedure
Steps for the initial setup when powering on the unit for the first time or after reset.
Setting the Security Function
Steps to set a security code to protect the receiver system against theft.
INITIAL SETTINGS
Activating the Security Function
Instructions to activate the security function to protect the receiver system from theft.
Clock Settings
Steps to set the clock time either by synchronizing or manually.
BASICS
Component Names and Functions (DDX7025BT/DDX7055BT)
Identifies and describes the buttons and components of the DDX7025BT/DDX7055BT models.
Component Names and Functions (DDX5025DAB/DDX5025BT/DDX5055BT)
Identifies and describes the buttons and components of the DDX5025DAB/DDX5025BT/DDX5055BT models.
Volume Setting Caution
Warning about digital devices producing less noise and the need to lower volume to avoid speaker damage.
BASICS
Common Operations: Power Control
Instructions for turning the unit on, off, and into standby mode.
Common Operations: Volume and Sound Attenuation
How to adjust audio volume and attenuate sound.
Common Operations: Panel Angle and Standby
How to adjust panel angle and put the unit in standby.
BASICS
Common Operations: Screen Control
How to turn the display screen off.
Common Screen Operations Overview
Explains screen navigation, source control, and TOP MENU access.
Setup Screen Overview
Explains how to access and use the Setup screen for detailed settings.
BASICS
Touch Screen Operations
Illustrates basic touch screen interactions and controls.
Selecting Playback Source
How to choose and switch between different audio/video sources.
Displaying All Sources on TOP MENU
How to show all available sources on the TOP MENU screen.
DISCS
Playing and Inserting Discs
Instructions for playing discs, including file type compatibility and insertion.
Ejecting and Closing Monitor Panel
How to eject discs and close the monitor panel on specific models.
Disc Playback Operations and Controls
How to control playback and understand indicators for discs.
DISCS
Disc Playback Operation Buttons
Details various operation buttons for disc playback.
Disc Playback Information
Explains the playback information displayed for discs.
DISCS
Selecting Folders and Tracks
How to navigate and select folders and tracks from a list.
Video Menu Operations and Options
How to display and use the video menu during playback.
DISCS
Selecting Playback Modes
How to select playback modes like Repeat and Random for various disc types.
DISCS
Disc Playback Settings
Various settings related to disc playback like screen ratio and parental level.
Setting the Parental Lock
Steps to set up parental controls to restrict playback.
USB
Connecting and Using a USB Device
Instructions on connecting and operating USB mass storage devices.
USB Playback Operations and Controls
How to control playback and understand indicators for USB devices.
USB
Setting Picture Display Time
How to set the display interval for slide-shows of picture files.
Selecting Tracks from Lists (USB)
How to select audio/video files from lists on a USB device.
iPod/iPhone
Connecting iPod/iPhone via Bluetooth
Instructions for pairing and connecting an iPod/iPhone via Bluetooth.
Selecting iPod/iPhone Device and Connection Method
Steps to select the iPod/iPhone and its connection method.
iPod/iPhone
iPod/iPhone Playback Preference Settings
How to set playback preferences for iPod/iPhone.
iPod/iPhone Playback Operations and Controls
How to control playback and understand indicators for iPod/iPhone content.
iPod/iPhone
Selecting Audio/Video Files
How to select audio or video files from the menu for iPod/iPhone.
APPS
Connecting Devices for App Usage
Preparation steps for connecting devices for app usage.
Using an App
How to start and use an app from a connected device.
Switching to App Screen While Listening
How to switch to an app screen while another source is playing.
TUNER
Listening to Radio: Indications and Buttons
Explains indicators and buttons for radio listening.
Tuner Reception Information
Details information about tuner reception signals.
Changing Display Information
How to change the display information while using the tuner.
Tuning FM Stations with Strong Signals
How to tune only to strong FM stations using Local Seek.
TUNER
Preserving Radio Stations
How to store and manage radio station presets.
FM Radio Data System Features: PTY Search
How to search for radio programs using PTY codes.
TI/News Standby Reception Activation/Deactivation
How to enable or disable Traffic Information standby reception.
TUNER
News Standby Reception Settings
How to activate news standby reception and set the interruption period.
Network-Tracking Reception
How the unit automatically tunes to stronger signals for uninterrupted reception.
Automatic TI Station Seek (Auto TP Seek)
How the unit automatically seeks better traffic information stations.
DIGITAL RADIO (DAB)
About DAB System
Explains what DAB is and its features.
Listening to Digital Radio: Controls
Details indicators and buttons for listening to digital radio.
Tuner Reception Information (DAB)
Information related to DAB tuner reception.
DAB Operation Buttons
Lists and describes operation buttons for DAB.
DIGITAL RADIO (DAB)
Changing Display Information (DAB)
How to change the display information for DAB.
Selecting DAB Services from List
How to select a radio service from a list.
Presetting DAB Services
How to store radio services into memory presets.
DIGITAL RADIO (DAB)
DAB Radio Data System Features: PTY Search
How to search for DAB programs using PTY codes.
DAB TI Standby Reception Activation/Deactivation
How to enable/disable Traffic Information standby for DAB.
Using the Replay Function (DAB)
How to record and replay broadcast content.
Entering DAB Replay Mode
Steps to enter the replay mode.
DIGITAL RADIO (DAB)
DAB Replay Mode Operation Buttons
Describes buttons used in replay mode.
Settings for Digital Audio Radio
Various settings for digital radio playback.
Digital Radio Setting Items
Details various setting items for digital radio.
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
Using External Audio/Video Players (AV-IN)
How to connect and use external audio/video players via AV-IN.
Activating the Rear View Camera
Steps to display the rear view camera image.
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
Displaying Rear View Camera Manually
How to display the rear view camera image manually.
Using a Smartphone via HDMI/MHL
How to connect and display a smartphone screen via HDMI/MHL.
Watching a TV via Tuner
How to connect and view a TV tuner.
TV Tuner Source Control Screen
Explains controls for TV tuner source.
OTHER EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
Using the External Navigation Unit
How to connect and use an external navigation unit.
Viewing and Setting Navigation Unit
How to display and adjust settings for the navigation unit.
BLUETOOTH
Information and Notes on Bluetooth Usage
General information and important notes regarding Bluetooth connectivity.
Connecting Bluetooth Devices: Registering New Device
Steps to pair and register a new Bluetooth device with the unit.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices using SSP (Bluetooth 2.1)
Steps for pairing devices using Secure Simple Pairing.
BLUETOOTH
Pairing Bluetooth Device via PIN Code (Bluetooth 2.0)
Steps for pairing devices using a PIN code.
Deleting Registered Bluetooth Device
How to remove a previously registered Bluetooth device from the list.
BLUETOOTH
Connecting/Disconnecting Registered Bluetooth Devices
How to connect or disconnect already paired devices.
Deleting Registered Bluetooth Devices
How to remove registered Bluetooth devices from the list.
BLUETOOTH
Using Bluetooth Mobile Phone: Call Handling
How the unit handles incoming calls and call quality adjustments.
Adjusting Call Volume and Noise Reduction
How to adjust audio levels, noise, and echo during calls.
Switching Between Handsfree and Phone Mode
How to switch between handsfree and phone modes during a call.
BLUETOOTH
Sending Text During a Call
How to send text messages using DTMF during a call.
Making a Call
How to make calls using the phone control screen.
Switching Between Connected Devices
How to manage multiple connected Bluetooth devices.
BLUETOOTH
Searching Phone Book and Direct Number Entry
How to search contacts and enter numbers directly.
Voice Dialing
How to initiate voice dialing.
BLUETOOTH
Presetting Phone Numbers
How to save frequently used phone numbers as presets.
Using Bluetooth Audio Player
How to play audio from a Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth Audio Player Controls
Explains controls for Bluetooth audio playback.
SETTINGS
Settings for Bluetooth Devices
How to configure various Bluetooth device settings.
Bluetooth Setting Items
Details various configurable settings for Bluetooth devices.
SETTINGS
Settings for iPod/iPhone/Android Applications
How to set up devices for using apps.
Selecting Device Type and Connection Method for Apps
Steps to select device type and connection for apps.
SETTINGS
Sound Adjustment: Equalizer and Sound Modes
How to adjust sound equalization and sound modes.
Setting Car Type and Speakers
How to configure car type and speaker settings.
SETTINGS
Setting Speakers: Size and Crossover Frequency
How to set speaker size and adjust crossover frequencies.
Setting the Listening Position
How to adjust sound effects based on listening position.
SETTINGS
Adjusting Digital Time Alignment (DTA)
How to fine-tune speaker delay times for better sound staging.
Video Playback Adjustment: Picture Settings
How to adjust picture quality settings like brightness and contrast.
SETTINGS
Adjusting Picture Quality
Details for adjusting brightness, contrast, blackness, color, tint, and sharpness.
Changing Aspect Ratio for Video
How to change the aspect ratio for video playback.
Zooming the Picture
How to zoom the picture during disc playback.
SETTINGS
Changing Display Design
How to customize the background and panel color.
Storing Custom Background Image
How to set a custom image as the background from a USB device.
Making Own Color Adjustment
How to adjust and store custom color settings.
SETTINGS
Customizing the Screen
How to arrange items displayed on the TOP MENU screen.
Customizing System Settings: Memorizing/Recalling Settings
How to save and recall unit settings.
SETTINGS
Locking the Settings
How to lock settings to prevent unauthorized changes.
Updating the System Software
Steps to update the unit's system software via USB.
Adjusting the Touch Position
How to calibrate the touch screen position.
SETTINGS
Setting Menu Items: Displaying Menu
How to navigate and view items in the Setup menu.
SETTINGS
Setting Screen Options
Settings related to screen display like dimmer, user customize, OSD clock, and scroll.
Setting Screen Options
Settings for rear view camera, TV tuner control, and navigation input.
SETTINGS
Setting Screen Options
Various system settings including language, clock, iPod/APP/Bluetooth setup, and beep.
REMOTE CONTROLLER
Remote Controller Overview and Cautions
Introduction and important safety cautions for the optional remote controller.
Remote Controller Battery Installation
Instructions for installing batteries in the remote controller.
Remote Controller Mode Switch
Explanation of the mode switch on the remote controller.
REMOTE CONTROLLER
Remote Operations: Common Controls (AUD Mode)
Common controls available in AUD mode via remote.
Remote Operations: Search Functions
How to perform direct, track, and file searches using the remote.
REMOTE CONTROLLER
Remote Operations: Keypad and Media Controls
How to use the numeric keypad, picture angle, audio, zoom, and media playback controls.
Remote Operations: Disc and File Navigation
How to navigate DVD menus, select files, and search using the remote.
REMOTE CONTROLLER
Remote Operations: Radio and DAB Functions
How to switch radio bands, stations, seek modes, and DAB services using the remote.
Remote Operations: iPod and USB Functions
How to search music/video for iPod and folders/files on USB using the remote.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION
Installation Warnings and Precautions
Critical warnings and safety precautions for installing the unit.
Cooling Fan and Heat Generation Notes
Information about the cooling fan and heat generation.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION
Supplied Accessories and Installation Procedure
Lists installation accessories and outlines the installation procedure.
Installing the Unit and Trim Plate
Detailed steps for physically installing the unit and trim plate.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION
Connecting Wires to Terminals
Guides on connecting various wires to the unit's terminals.
Connecting Specific Vehicle Components
How to connect aerial, rear camera, parking brake, and ISO connectors.
Connector Pin Assignments
Explains pin assignments for connectors A and B.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION
Connecting USB Devices
Diagram and notes for connecting a USB device.
Connecting iPod/iPhone Devices
Diagrams and notes for connecting iPod/iPhone models.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION
Connecting Smartphones (HDMI/MHL)
How to connect smartphones via HDMI or MHL.
Connecting External Components Overview
Diagram showing connections for various external components.
External Component Pin Assignments
Lists pin assignments for external component connections.
CONNECTION/INSTALLATION
Connecting Bluetooth Microphone
How to connect and install the Bluetooth microphone.
Removing the Unit and Trim Plate
Steps to remove the trim plate and the unit from the vehicle.
REFERENCES
Maintenance and Disc Handling
Guidance on cleaning the unit and properly handling discs.
File Playback Information (DivX, MPEG)
Information on playing DivX and MPEG files.
File Playback Information (Image Files)
Information on playing image files from USB.
REFERENCES
Audio File Playback Specifications
Supported audio file formats and conditions for discs and USB.
Playable Disc Types
List of disc types and formats that the unit can play.
REFERENCES
Unplayable Discs and USB Device Notes
Lists unplayable discs and important notes for using USB devices.
Data Storage Disclaimer
Disclaimer regarding data loss on connected devices.
REFERENCES
iPod/iPhone Playback Notes
Information on compatible iPod/iPhone models and performance.
DVD/DVD-VR Language Codes
List of language codes for DVD/DVD-VR playback.
REFERENCES
Error Message List and Remedies
List of error messages and their remedies.
REFERENCES
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Troubleshooting steps for general problems like no sound or no picture.
Troubleshooting Disc, USB, and iPod/iPhone Issues
Troubleshooting steps for disc, USB, and iPod/iPhone playback problems.
REFERENCES
Troubleshooting Audio, Video, Tuner, AV-IN, and Bluetooth Issues
Troubleshooting steps for various connectivity and reception problems.
REFERENCES
Technical Specifications: Monitor, DVD, USB, HDMI
Technical specifications for monitor, DVD player, USB, and HDMI interfaces.
REFERENCES
Technical Specifications: MHL, Bluetooth, DSP, Tuner Sections
Technical specifications for MHL, Bluetooth, DSP, and tuner sections.
REFERENCES
Technical Specifications: DAB, Audio, General, Trademarks
Technical specifications for DAB, audio, general, and trademarks.
REFERENCES
DivX and MPEG Licensing Information
Information and licensing for DivX and MPEG technologies.
Trademark and Software Licensing Information
Information regarding Android, Bluetooth, HDMI, MHL, and software licenses.
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer and EU Representative Information
Details about the manufacturer and EU representative.
Compliance Statements in Multiple Languages
Declarations of conformity in various languages.
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