KDV-5241U

DVD-RECEIVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

RECEPTOR DVD

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

HCTPKC O KCATA

SI DICHIARA CHE: I Sintolettori CD/DVD Kenwood per auto, modelli KDV-5241U, KDV-5241UY rispondono alle prescrizioni dell'art. 2 comma 1 del D.M. 28 agosto 1995, n. 548. Fatto ad Uithoorn il 14 aprile 2008 Kenwood Electronics Europe B.V. Amsterdamseweg AC Uithoorn The Netherlands
B64-4246-08/00 GET0559-001A (E)

Contents

Before use Playable disc type Preparation Basic operations Basic operations

Remote controller

Main elements and features
Listening to the USB device Dual Zone operations Listening to the iPod
When connecting with the USB cable Operations using the control screen

Listening to the radio

When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive FM station automatic presetting SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory) Manual presetting Listening to the preset station on the Preset Station List Searching for FM RDS programme PTY Search Activating TA/PTY Standby Reception Tracing the same programme Network-Tracking Reception Automatic station selectionProgramme Search
Listening to the other external components 32 Selecting a preset sound mode 34 General settings PSM 36 Disc setup menu 40 More about this unit 42 Troubleshooting 49 Specifications 53

Disc operations

Operations using the control panel Selecting a folder/track on the list (only for MP3/WMA/WAV file) Operations using the remote controller Operations using the on-screen bar Operations using the control screen Operations using the list screen

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Before use
2WARNING To prevent injury or fire, take the following precautions:
To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools) inside the unit. Do not watch or fix your eyes on the units display when you are driving for any extended period. DO NOT operate the unit while driving. If you need to operate the unit while driving, be sure to look around carefully.

Cleaning the Unit

If the faceplate of this unit is stained, wipe it with a dry soft cloth such as a silicon cloth. If the faceplate is stained badly, wipe the stain off with a cloth moistened with neutral cleaner, then wipe it again with a clean soft dry cloth.
Applying spray cleaner directly to the unit may affect its mechanical parts. Wiping the faceplate with a hard cloth or using a volatile liquid such as thinner or alcohol may scratch the surface or erases characters.

How to reset your unit

If the unit fails to operate properly, press the Reset button. The unit returns to factory settings when the Reset button is pressed.
Cleaning the Faceplate Terminals
If the terminals on the unit or faceplate get dirty, wipe them with a clean soft dry cloth.

Lens Fogging

When you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dew or condensation may form on the lens in the disc player of the unit. Called lens fogging, this condensation on the lens may not allow discs to play. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for the condensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operate normally after a while, consult your Kenwood dealer.
How to forcibly eject a disc
Caution for DualDisc playback
The Non-DVD side of a DualDisc does not comply with the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard. Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this product may not be recommended.
Please Eject appears on the display.

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If you experience problems during installation, consult your Kenwood dealer. When you purchase optional accessories, check with your Kenwood dealer to make sure that they work with your model and in your area. The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in this manual are examples used to explain more clearly how the controls are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in the illustrations may differ from what appears on the display on the actual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the display may be inapplicable. If you have parked the car for a long time in hot or cold weather, wait until the temperature in the car becomes normal before operating the unit.

How to use the M MODE and SEL buttons
If you use M MODE or SEL (select), the display and some controls (such as the number buttons, 4 / buttons, 5/ buttons, and the control dial) enter the corresponding control mode. Ex.: When you press number button 1 after pressing M MODE, to operate the FM tuner.

Handling discs

Do not touch the recording surface of the disc. Do not stick tape etc. on the disc, or use a disc with tape stuck on it. Do not use disc type accessories. Clean from the center of the disc and move outward. When removing discs from this unit, pull them out horizontally. If the disc center hole or outside rim has burrs, use the disc only after removing the burrs with a ballpoint pen etc.
Discs that cannot be used
Discs that are not round cannot be used.
To use these controls for original functions, press M MODE again. However, pressing SEL makes the unit enters a different mode. Waiting for about 15 seconds without pressing any of these buttons will automatically cancels the control.
Discs with coloring on the recording surface or discs that are dirty cannot be used. This unit can only play the CDs with. This unit may not correctly play discs which do not have the mark. You cannot play a CD-R or CD-RW that has not been finalized. (For the finalization process refer to your CD-R/CD-RW writing software, and your CDR/CD-RW recorder instruction manual.)
Indication language: In this manual, English indications are used for purposes of explanation. You can select the indication language on the monitor on the LANGUAGE setting (see page 40).

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Detaching the control panel
Avoid touching the connectors.
Attaching the control panel
Opening and closing the control panel

Close.

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DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation registered in the U.S., Japan and other countries. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DivX, DivX Ultra Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, inc. and are used under license. Official DivX Ultra Certified product Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6) with enhanced playback of DivX media files and the DivX Media Format iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. This Product is not installed by the manufacturer of a vehicle on the production line, nor by the professional importer of a vehicle into an EU Member State. Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Information on Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic Equipment (applicable for EU countries that have adopted separate waste collection systems)
Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Old electrical and electronic equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste byproducts. Contact your local authority for details in locating a recycle facility nearest to you. Proper recycling and waste disposal will help conserve resources whilst preventing detrimental effects on our health and the environment.
The marking of products using lasers (Except for some areas)

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that the component uses laser beams that have been classified as Class 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams that are of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardous radiation outside the unit.
Declaration of Conformity with regard to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

Manufacturer:

Kenwood Corporation 2967-3 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, 192-8525 Japan

EU Representative's:

Kenwood Electronics Europe BV Amsterdamseweg 37, 1422 AC UITHOORN, The Netherlands

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Playable disc type

Disc type

Recording format, file type, etc
DVD Video (Region Code: 2) *

Playable

DVD Audio DVD-ROM DVD Recordable/Rewritable (DVD-R/-RW *2, +R/+RW *3) DVD Video: UDF bridge DVD-VR DivX/MPEG-1/MPEG-2/MP3/ WMA/WAV: ISO 9660 level 1, level 2, Romeo, Joliet DVD Video DVD-VR DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 MP3/WMA/WAV AAC JPEG/MPEG4 DVD+VR DVD-RAM Dual Disc CD/VCD DVD side Non-DVD side Audio CD/CD Text (CD-DA)/DTS-CD *4 VCD (Video CD) SVCD (Super Video CD) CD-ROM CD-I (CD-I Ready) CD Recordable/Rewritable CD-DA (CD-R/-RW) DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2 ISO 9660 level 1, level 2, Romeo, MP3/WMA/WAV Joliet AAC JPEG/MPEG4 * If you insert a DVD Video disc of an incorrect Region Code, REGION CODE ERROR appears on the monitor. *2 DVD-R recorded in multi-border format is also playable (except for dual layer discs). DVD-RW dual layer discs are not playable. *3 It is possible to play back finalized +R/+RW (Video format only) discs. +RW double layer discs are not playable. *4 To reproduce DTS sound, use the DIGITAL OUT terminal (see also pages 41 and 47).

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Preparation
Cancel the display demonstration and set the clock
See also pages 36 and 37.
Turn on the power. Enter the PSM settings. Cancel the display demonstrations

Select Demo, then Off.

Set the clock
Select Clock Hr (hour), then adjust the hour. Select Clock Min (minute), then adjust the minute. Select 24H/12H, then 24Hours or 12Hours.

Finish the procedure.

Changing the display information and pattern
When the power is turned off: Check the current clock time

Ex.: When tuner is selected as the source

Source operation display

Audio level meter display (see LevelMeter on page 36)

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Basic operations

Using the control panel

1 TUNER: Select preset station.

9 Volume control [Turn].

DISC/USB: Select title/program/playlist/folder. USB-iPod: Enter the main menu [Hold]. Turn on the power. Turn off the power [Hold]. Attenuate the sound (if the power is on). Display window USB (Universal Serial Bus) input jack Activate/deactivate TA Standby Reception. Enter programme type searching mode [Hold]. Flip down the control panel. To eject the disc, flip down the control panel then press 0 on the unit. AV-IN (video) input jack TUNER: Search for station. DISC/USB/USB-iPod: Select chapter/track.
Select the source [Press]. TUNER = DISC * = USB * (or USB-iPod) * = LINE IN = AV IN = (back to the beginning) Select/adjust the sound mode. Enter the PSM settings [Hold]. TUNER: Select preset station. DISC/USB: Select chapter/title/program/folder/ track. Enter functions mode. Change the display information and pattern. TUNER: Select the bands. DISC/USB/USB-iPod: Start/pause playback.
* You cannot select these sources if they are not ready or not connected.

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Basic operations Remote controller
Installing the lithium coin battery (CR2025)
If the range of effectiveness of the remote controller decreases, replace the battery.

For USA-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Materialspecial handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Before using the remote controller: Aim the remote controller directly at the remote sensor on the unit. DO NOT expose the remote sensor to bright light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting). The unit is equipped with the steering wheel remote control function. See the Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume) for connection.
Warning: To prevent accidents and damage
Do not install any battery other than CR2025 or its equivalent. Store the battery in a place where children cannot reach. Do not recharge, short, disassemble, or heat the battery or dispose of it in a fire. Do not leave the battery with other metallic materials. Do not poke the battery with tweezers or similar tools. Wrap the battery with tape and insulate when throwing away or saving it. 10 | KDV-5241U

Turns on the power. Attenuates the sound if the power is on. Turns off the power if pressed and held (while the power is on). 2 Selects the source. 3 Selects the FM/AM, and satellite radio bands. 4 Changes the aspect ratio of the playback pictures. 5 Not used for this unit. 6 Adjusts the volume level. Not used as 2nd VOL button for this unit. 7*1 DVD/DivX: Shows the disc menu. VCD: Resumes PBC playback ( page 22). 8*1 Not used as SETUP button for this unit. 9 SHIFT button
p 7 (stop), 3 (play), 8 (pause) 3 (play) also functions as ZOOM button when
pressed with SHIFT button ( page20).
q For advanced disc operations: 5/
DVD: Selects the titles. Other discs except VCD/CD: Selects the folders. 4 / : Press briefly: reverse skip/forward skip Press and hold: reverse search/forward search 1 / : reverse search/forward search For FM/AM operations: 5 / : Changes the preset stations. 4 / : Functions to search for stations. Press briefly: Auto Search Press and hold: Manual Search w Shows the on-screen bar. Also functions as DIRECT button when pressed with SHIFT button. ( pages 20 and 21) e*1 DVD/DivX: Shows the disc menu. VCD: Resumes PBC playback. ( page 22) r*1 Makes selection/settings. ~: Skips back or forward by 5 minutes for DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2. t*1 RETURN button y DVD: Selects audio language ( ), subtitles ( ), angle ( )*2. DivX: Selects audio language ( ), subtitles ( ). VCD: Selects audio channel ( ). *1 Functions as number buttons when pressed with SHIFT button. TUNER: Selects preset station. DISC: Selects chapter/title/folder/track. *2 Not used as SURROUND button for this unit.

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Select TUNER.
Select the bands. Search for a station to listenAuto Search.
Manual Search: Hold either one of the buttons until M lights up on the display, then press it repeatedly. When receiving an FM stereo broadcast with sufficient signal strength, lights up on the display.
When an FM stereo broadcast is hard to receive
Local FM stations with the strongest signals are searched and stored automatically in the selected FM band.
Reception improves, but stereo effect will be lost. lights up on the display.

Exit from the setting.

Manual presetting
Ex.: Storing FM station of 92.5 MHz into preset number 4 of the FM1 band.

Using the number buttons

FM station automatic presetting SSM (Strong-station Sequential Memory)
You can preset up to six stations for each band.
While listening to a station.

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Preset number flashes for a while.
Listening to the preset station on the Preset Station List

Display the Preset Station List, then select the preset station you want to listen to. Change to the selected station.
Using the Preset Station list
When is shown on the display, you can move back to the previous screen by pressing number button 3.
Follow steps 1 and 2 of Using the number buttons on page 12. By holding 5 / , the Preset Station List will also appear (go to step 4).
Display the Preset Station List.
The following features are available only for FM RDS stations.
Searching for FM RDS programme PTY Search
You can tune in to a station broadcasting your favorite programme by searching for a PTY code. When appears on the display, you can move back to the previous display by pressing number button 3. When / appears on the display, you can move to the other lists by pressing number button 5 or 6 repeatedly.
Select the preset number you want to store into.

Select Search.

You can move to the lists of the other FM bands ) or by pressing number button 5 ( 6( ) repeatedly.
Store the station. The six preset PTY codes appears on the display.
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Select a PTY code. You can select a PTY code from the 29 preset PTY codes or from the six stored PTY codes. To store your favorite programme types, see the following.
Select one of the PTY codes.
Store the selected PTY code.
Start searching for your favorite programme.
If there is a station broadcasting a programme of the same PTY code as you have selected, that station is tuned in.
Ex.: When Classics is selected in step 4
Repeat steps 3 to 5 to store other PTY codes into other preset numbers. Exit from the setting.
Storing your favorite programme types
You can store six favorite programme types. When appears on the display, you can move back to the previous display by pressing number button 3.

Select Memory.

Activating TA/PTY Standby Reception

TA Standby Reception

Select a preset number (Preset1 Preset6) you want to store into.
either lights up or flashes on the display. If lights up, the unit temporarily will switch to Traffic Announcement (TA), if available, from any source other than AM. The volume changes to the preset TI volume level if the current level is lower than the preset level (see page 38). If flashes, TA Standby reception is not yet activated. Tune in to another station providing the RDS signals. To deactivate TA Standby Reception, press TP again. goes off.

B If Folder List is selected

Select the list type.

If the current folder is selected, File List appears, then repeat steps 4 and 5 A to start playback. If another folder is selected, playback starts from the 1st file of the selected folder.

Select an item.

Ex.: When File is selected in step 3 You can move to the other lists by pressing number button 5 ( ) or 6 ( ) repeatedly.

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Operations using the remote controller
Disc Button Stop play Start play/Pause (if pressed during play)
Stop play Start play/Pause (if pressed during play) Reverse/forward track search *4 (No sound can Reverse/forward chapter search *1 (No sound can be heard.) be heard.) Slow motion *2 during pause (No sound can be heard.) * DVD-VR: Reverse slow motion does not work. [Press] Select track (during play or pause) [Press] Select chapter (during play or pause) [Hold] Reverse/fast-forward chapter search *3 [Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track search *5 (No sound can be heard.)
DVD-Video: Select title (during play or pause) DVD-VR: Select playlist/program (during play or pause)

Select folder

Skip back or forward the scenes by about five minutes Select chapter
To search for chapter/title/program/playlist/folder/track directly (DVD/DivX/MPEG Video/VCD/ MP3/WMA/WAV/CD)
1 While holding SHIFT, press DIRECT repeatedly to select the desired search mode.

DVD-Video DVD-VR

VCD : CD :
DivX/MPEG Video : MP3/WMA/WAV :
2 While holding SHIFT, press the number buttons (0 9) to enter the desired number. 3 Press ENT (enter) to confirm.

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Stop play Start play/Pause (if pressed during play)
Stop play Start play/Pause (if pressed during play) Reverse/forward track search *1
Reverse/forward track search *1 Reverse/forward track search *during Forward slow motion * pause. (No sound can be heard.) * Reverse slow motion does not work. [Press] Select track (during play or pause) [Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track search *3 (No sound can be heard.) [Press] Select track (during play or pause) [Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track search *3 Select folder
[Press] Select track (during play or pause) [Hold] Reverse/fast-forward track search *3
For DivX/MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/WAV, track is searched within the same folder. To erase a misentry, press CLR (clear) while holding SHIFT. To return to the previous screen, press RETURN. *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 Search speed: Slow motion speed: Search speed: Search speed: Search speed:
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Using menu driven features. (DVD-Video/ DVD-VR)
1 Press TOP M/MENU to enter the menu screen. 2 Press % / / @ * / # * to select an item you want
Operations using the on-screen bar

6 Track information 7 Track list with the current track selected

Menu items:

For Music: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Songs, Podcasts, Genres, Composers, or Audiobooks For Videos: Video Playlists, Movies, Music Videos, TV Shows, or Video Podcasts If a track is selected, playback starts automatically. If the selected item has another layer, you will enter the layer. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired track is played.

Select the desired item.

If the selected item has another layer, you will enter the layer. Repeat this step until the desired track is played.
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To select a track from Search Mode
1 Enter Search Mode menu. or
To select a playback mode/change the speed of the Audiobooks
Playback mode selection screen appears on the category list section of the control screen.

2 Select an item.

3 Select a playback mode/speed. 2 Select a menu item.
RANDOM: Selecting Shuffle Songs starts playback.
3 Select a search mode category, then the desired

AUDIO BOOK:

track.

REPEAT ONE

Same as Repeat One. Same as Repeat All. Same as Shuffle Albums. Same as Shuffle Songs. Plays at normal speed. Plays faster. Plays slower.

Search modes category:

For Music: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Songs, Podcasts, Genres, Composers, or Audiobooks For Videos: Video Playlists, Movies, Music Videos, TV Shows, or Video Podcasts Available Search Modes depend on the type of your iPod. To return to the previous search mode screen, press MENU. To return to the control screen, press RETURN.
REPEAT ALL RANDOM ALBUMS* RANDOM SONGS NORMAL FASTER SLOWER
* Functions only if you select All Albums or All in Albums of the main MENU.

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4 Confirm the selection.
You can also change the settings from the PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items. See AudioBooks on page 38.

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Listening to the other external components
You can connect an external component to: AV-IN (video) input jack on the control panel. Preparation: Make sure to connect and turn on the monitor to watch the playback picture. If the parking brake is not engaged, Parking Brake appears on the display and no playback video on the monitor. For connection, see Installation/Connection Manual (separate volume). LINE IN terminals on the rear of this unit.
Select LINE IN, or AV IN.
Turn on the connected component and start playing the source. Adjust the volume.

Positive Negative Tag Tag display On Off
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Category Indication AF-Regnl Alternative frequency/ regionalization reception

Item ( : Initial) AF

Setting, [reference page] : When the currently received signals become weak, the unit switches to another station or service (the programme may differ from the one currently received), [15]. : When the currently received signals become weak, the unit switches to another station broadcasting the same programme. : Cancels.

AF REG

Off TI Vol Traffic announcement volume P-Search Programme search IF Band Intermediate frequency band TUNER
: Initial: Volume 15 Volume 0 Volume 30 (or Volume 0 Volume 50)*5 On Off Auto Wide : Activates Programme Search, [15]. : Cancels. : Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises between adjacent stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.) : Subject to interference noises from adjacent stations, but sound quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will remain. : Select either one which mutes the sounds while using a cellular phone. : Cancels. To use the TEL Mute feature, you need to hook up the MUTE wire to your telephone using a commercial telephone accessory. : You can select the playback speed of the Audiobook sound file in your iPod. Initial selected item depends on your iPod setting. : Volume 00 Volume 50 : Volume 00 Volume 30 (Select if the maximum power of each speaker is less than 50 W to prevent damaging the speaker.) : Select this to turn on the rear speaker output. : Cancels.
Telephone Telephone muting

Muting 1/ Muting 2 Off

AudioBooks *6 Speed control of Audiobook Amp Gain Amplifier gain control
Normal Faster Slower High PWR Low PWR
Rear Spk *7 On Rear speaker output Off
*5 Depends on the amplifier gain control. *6 Displayed only when an iPod is connected to the USB input jack and playback is controlled from the unit. *7 Displayed only when Dual Zone is activated (see page 27).

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Setting the time for dimmer
Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 34. In step 2, select DISP. In step 3, select Dimmer. Select Time Set.
Adjust the dimmer start time. 1 Turn the control dial to set the dimmer start time. 2 Press to select To. Then, turn the control dial to set the dimmer end time. Exit from the setting.

In this manual, words track and file are interchangeably used. This unit can only play back audio CD (CD-DA) files if different type of files are recorded in the same disc.

Inserting a disc

When a disc is inserted upside down, Please Eject appears on the display. Press OPEN, then 0 to eject the disc.

Ejecting a disc

If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds, the disc is automatically inserted again into the loading slot to protect it from dust. Playback starts automatically.

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After ejecting a disc, No Disc appears and you cannot operate some of the buttons. Insert another disc or press SOURCE to select another playback source.
WMA files which are not based upon Windows Media Audio. WMA files copy-protected with DRM. Files which have the data such as ATRAC3, etc. AAC files and OGG files.
Playing Recordable/Rewritable discs
This unit can recognize a total of files and 250 folders (a maximum of 999 files per folder). This unit can recognize a total 25 characters for file/ folder names. Use only finalized discs. This unit can play back multi-session discs; however, unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing. This unit may be unable to play back some discs or files due to their characteristics or recording conditions. Rewritable discs may require a longer readout time.

Playing DivX files

This unit can play back DivX files with the extension code <.divx>, <.div>, <.avi> (regardless of the letter caseupper/lower). This unit supports DivX Media Format files, <.divx> or <.avi>. This unit can display a unique registration code DivX Video-on-Demand (VODa kind of Digital Rights Management). For activation and more details, visit <www.divx.com/vod>. Audio stream should conform to MP3 or Dolby Digital. This unit does not support GMC (Global Motion Compression). The file encoded in the interlaced scanning mode may not be played back correctly. This unit cannot play back the following files: Files encoded in Codec (Compressor-decompressor) other than DivX Codec. The maximum bit rate for video signals (average) is 4 Mbps. If you want to know more about DivX, visit <http://www.divx.com>.

Playing DVD-VR files

For details about DVD-VR format and playlist, refer to the instructions supplied with the recording equipment.

Available characters

Upper case

Lower case

Numbers and symbols
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About sounds reproduced through the rear terminals
Through the analog terminals (Speaker out/ LINE OUT): 2-channel signal is emitted. When playing a multi-channel encoded disc, multi-channel signals are downmixed. DTS sound cannot be reproduced. (AUDIODOWN MIX: see page 41.) Through DIGITAL OUT (optical): Digital signals (Linear PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG Audio) are emitted through this terminal. (For more details, see table on page 47.) To reproduce multi-channel sounds such as Dolby Digital, DTS, and MPEG Audio, connect an amplifier or a decoder compatible with these multi-channel sources to this terminal, and set DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT correctly. (See page 41.) About Dual Zone: Through the 2nd AUDIO OUT, 2-channel signal is emitted. When playing a multi-channel encoded disc, multi-channel signals are downmixed. (See page 27.)

On-screen guide icons

During playback, the following guide icons may appear for a while on the monitor. : Playback : Pause : DVD-Video/VCD: Forward slow motion : DVD-Video: Reverse slow motion : Forward search : Reverse search DVD: The following icons appear at the beginning of a scene containing: : Multi-subtitle languages : Multi-audio languages : Multi-angle views

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Output signals through the DIGITAL OUT terminal
Output signals are different depending on the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT setting on the setup menu (see page 41).
Output Signal Playback Disc
DVD-Video 48 kHz, 16/20/24 bits Linear PCM 96 kHz Linear PCM Dolby Digital DTS MPEG Audio Audio CD, Video CD Audio CD with DTS DivX/ MPEG MP3/WMA WAV Dolby Digital MPEG Audio MPEG bitstream STREAM/PCM DOLBY DIGITAL/ PCM PCM ONLY OFF
48 kHz, 16 bits stereo Linear PCM * 48 kHz, 16 bits stereo Linear PCM Dolby Digital bitstream DTS bitstream 48 kHz, 16 bits stereo Linear PCM OFF 44.1 kHz, 16 bits stereo Linear PCM / 48 kHz, 16 bits stereo Linear PCM DTS bitstream Dolby Digital bitstream 48 kHz, 16 bits stereo Linear PCM 48 kHz, 16 bits stereo Linear PCM
32/44.1/48 kHz, 16 bits Linear PCM 32/44.1/48 kHz, 16 bits Linear PCM 44.1 kHz, 16 bits stereo Linear PCM
* Digital signals may be emitted at 20 or 24 bits (at their original bit rate) through the DIGITAL OUT terminal if the discs are not copy-protected.
Adjustable sound elements
Range/selectable items Sound elements Frequency Band 1 (100 Hz) 68 Hz 100 Hz 150 Hz 6 to +6 Q0.7 Q1.0 Q1.4 Q2.0 Band 2 (320 Hz) 210 Hz 320 kHz 460 kHz 6 to +6 Q0.7 Q1.0 Q1.4 Q2.0 Band 3 (1 kHz) 680 Hz 1 kHz 1.5 kHz 6 to +6 Q0.7 Q1.0 Q1.4 Q2.0 Band 4 (3.2 kHz) 2.1 kHz 3.2 kHz 4.6 kHz 6 to +6 Q0.7 Q1.0 Q1.4 Q2.0 Band 5 (10 kHz) 6.8 kHz 10 kHz 15 kHz 6 to +6 Q0.7 Q1.0 Q1.4 Q2.0

Discs in general

No playback picture (DVD-Video/DivX/MPEG/ Parking brake wire is not connected properly. (See VCD) appears on the monitor. Installation/Connection Manual.) No picture appears on the monitor at all. The left and right edges of the picture are missing on the monitor. Connect the video cord correctly. Select a correct input on the monitor. Select 4:3 LETTERBOX (see page 40).
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Disc cannot be played back.
Change the disc. Record the tracks using a compliant application in the appropriate discs (see page 7). Add the extension code <.divx>, <.div>, <.avi>, <.mpg>, <.mpeg>, <.mp3>, <.wma>, or <.wav> to the file names. Skip to another track or change the disc.
Noise is generated. DivX/MPEG Video/MP3/WMA/WAV
Tracks cannot play back as you have intended Playback order is determined when files are recorded. them to play. Longer readout time is required (Reading keeps flashing on the display). No sound can be heard when picture is displayed while playing a DivX/MPEG Video file. Elapsed playing time is not correct. Please Eject appears on the display. Correct characters are not displayed (e.g. album name). Readout time varies due to the complexity of the folder/file configuration. Do not use too many hierarchies and folders. Record the audio track using MP3 or Dolby Digital as the audio stream of DivX files. Record the audio track using MPEG1 Audio Layer 2 as the audio stream for MPEG Video files. This sometimes occurs during playback. This is caused by how the tracks are recorded. Insert a disc that contains tracks of appropriate formats. This unit can only display letters (capital: A Z, small: a z), numbers, and a limited number of symbols (see page 45).

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Noise is generated.
The track played back is not a playable file format (MP3/WMA/WAV). Skip to another file. Do not add the extension code <.mp3>, <.wma>, or <.wav> to non-MP3/WMA/WAV tracks. Playback order may differs from the one played back using other players. Readout time varies depending on the USB device. Do not use too many hierarchy, folders and empty folders.* Turn off the power then on again. Do not pull out or connect the USB device repeatedly while Reading is displayed on the display. * Folder that is physically empty or folder that contains data but does not contain valid MP3/WMA/WAV track. Connect a USB device that contains tracks encoded in an appropriate format. The track is unplayable. The connected USB device may be malfunctioning, or may not have been formatted correctly. The files included in the USB device are corrupted. For available characters, see page 45. The tracks have not been properly copied into the USB device. Copy tracks again into the USB device, and try again. Turn off, then turn on the unit. Connect the device again, when the sound is not yet restored.

Level: Signal to Noise Ratio: Audio Output Level:
Alternate Channel Selectivity (400 kHz): 65 dB
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Signal Detection System: Non-contact optical pickup (semiconductor laser) Number of Channels: Frequency Response: DVD, fs=48 kHz/96 kHz: CD, fs=44.1 kHz: Dynamic Range/Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Wow and Flutter: DVD/CD PLAYER SECTION DivX/MPEG Video: Video: Audio: Max. Resolution: Bit Rate: Sampling Frequency: DivX: 2 channels (stereo) 16 Hz to Hz 16 Hz to Hz 96 dB/98 dB Less than measurable limit pixels (30 fps) pixels (25 fps) DivX: 32 kbps 320 kbps MPEG Video: 32 kbps 320 kbps MPEG-1: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz MPEG-2: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz 32 kbps 320 kbps MPEG-1: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz MPEG-2: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz 32 kbps 320 kbps 22.05 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 16 bit 44.1 kHz
Sampling Frequency: MPEG Video: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz MP3: Bit Rate: Sampling Frequency: WMA: WAV: Bit Rate: Sampling Frequency: Quantization Bit Rate: Sampling Frequency: USB Standards: Data Transfer Rate: USB 1.1, USB 2.0 Full Speed: Low Speed: Compatible Device: Compatible File System: Playable Audio Format: Max. Current: Power Requirement: Grounding System: Operating Voltage: Maximum 12 Mbps Maximum 1.5 Mbps Mass storage class FAT 32/16/12 DivX/MPEG1/MPEG2/MP3/WMA/WAV 500 mA/5 V DC 14.4 V (11 V to 16 V allowance) Negative ground 0C to +40C 182 mm 52 mm 158.7 mm 188 mm 58 mm 12.2 mm 1.5 kg (excluding accessories) Installation Size (approx.): Panel Size (approx.):

GENERAL

USB SECTION
Allowable Operating Temperature: Dimensions (W H D): Mass (approx.):
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Purple Lila

Porpora

Left speaker (front) Linker Lautsprecher (vorne)
Cassa sinistra (anteriore) ()
Right speaker (front) Rechter Lautsprecher (vorne)
Cassa destra (anteriore) ()
Left speaker (rear) Linker Lautsprecher (hinten)
Cassa sinistra (posteriore) ()
Right speaker (rear) Rechter Lautsprecher (hinten)
Cassa destra (posteriore) ()
*1 Not supplied for this unit. *2 Before checking the operation of this unit prior to
installation, this lead must be connected, otherwise power cannot be turned on.
*1 Wird nicht mit Gert mitgeliefert. *2 Vor der berprfung der Funktionsfhigkeit
des Gerts vor dem Einbau, mu diese Leitung angeschlossen werden, da sonst die Stromversorgung nicht eingeschaltet werden kann.
*1 Non fornito con lapparecchio. *2 Per poter verificare il funzionamento
dellapparecchio prima dellinstallazione, necessario avere gi collegato questo filo (altrimenti impossibile accendere lapparecchio).

*1 . *2

Connecting the parking brake wire / Anschluss des Handbremsenkabels / Collegamento del filo del freno a mano /
Wenn der Monitor an einer vom Fahrer einsehbaren Stelle installiert wird Anschluss des Handbremsenkabels an das im Fahrzeug eingebaute Handbremsensystem. Installazione del monitor in un punto visibile al conducente
Collegare il filo del freno a mano al sistema del freno a mano incorporato nellauto.
Parking brake wire (light green) Handbremsenkabel (hellgrn)
Filo del freno a mano (spia verde verde) ( )
When installing the monitor in a location where it can be seen by the driver Connect the parking brake wire to the parking brake system built in the car.

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Parking brake Handbremse

Freno a mano

To metallic body or chassis of the car Zur metallenen Karosserie oder zum Fahrwerk des Autos
Sulla carrozzeria metallica o sul telaio dellauto
Parking brake switch (inside the car) Handbremsenschalter (Fahrzeuginneres)
Commutatore del freno a mano (allinterno della macchina) ( )
When installing the monitor in a location where it cannot be seen by the driver Connect the parking brake wire to metallic body or chassis of the car.