Clarion Max385vd user manual

Ownei's manual & Installation manual

Manual de instrucciones y de instalaci6n

VRX485VD
MAX385VD

MULTIMEDIA STATION &
7-inch TOUCH PANEL CONTROL

EQUIPO DVD MULTIMEDIA Y
PANEL DE CONTROL TAcTIL DE 7 pulgadas

2-DIN DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION &
6.S-inch TOUCH PANEL CONTROL

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PANEL DE CONTROL TAcTIL DE 6.S pulgadas

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Contents
1. FEATURES 3
Expanding Systems...................................................................................................... 3
2. PRECAUTIONS ...............•........................................................................................... 4
3. CONTROLS/COMMANDES/CONTROLES 5
Names of Buttons......................................................................................................... 6
Outline of Button and Touchkey Operation 7
Remote Control............................................................................................................ 10
Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons 11
4. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING 13
Operation panel 13
Cleaning....................................................................................................................... 13
Handling Discs 14
5. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM 15
DVD Video Features 15
Discs............................................................................................................................. 16
About the registered marks etc. 16
6. OPERATIONS.............................................................................................................. 17
Basic Operations.......................................................................................................... 18
Radio Operations 21
DVD Video Player Operations...................................................................................... 22
7. ACCESSORIES 31
iPod Operations............................................................................................................ 31
AUX In Operations. 32
Sirius Radio Operations... 33
8. TROUBLESHOOTING 35
9. ERROR DISPLAYS...................................................................................................... 36
1O. SPECIFICATIONS 37
INSTALLATION AND WIRE CONNECTION MANUAL. 38

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3 VRX485VD/MAX385VD

A. WARNING
For your safety, the driver should not watch any video sources and/or operate the controls
while driving. Please note that watching and operating any video sources while driving are
prohibited by law in some countries. Also, while driving, keep the volume to a level at which
external sounds can be heard. 3
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1. When the inside of the car is very cold and the particular installation. If this equipment does ~
player is used soon after switching on the cause harmful interference to radio or
heater, moisture may form on the disc (DVDI television reception, which can be determined
CD) or the optical parts of the player and by turning the equipment off and on, the user
proper playback may not be possible. If is encouraged to consult the dealer or an
moisture forms on the disc (DVD/CD), wipe it experienced radio/TV technician for help.
off with a soft cloth. If moisture forms on the
optical parts of the player, do not use the INFORMA TION FOR USERS:
player for about one hour. The condensation CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
will disappear naturally allowing normal PRODUCT NOT APPROVED BY THE
operation. MANUFACTURER WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY AND WILL VIOLATE FCC
2. Driving on extremely bumpy roads which APPROVAL.
cause severe vibration may cause the sound
to skip.
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4. This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
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communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
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VRX485VD/MAX385VD 4

3. CONTROLS
• Operation panel

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Names of Buttons
Note: [BAND] Button
Be sure to read this chapter while referring to the • Use this button to enter the AM/FM tuner
front diagrams for chapter "3. CONTROLS" on mode from any source.
page 5 (unfold). • Once in the AM/FM tuner mode, you can
[POWER/MUTE] Button press it to change bands between FM1, FM2,
• Press this button to turn on the power. Keep FM3, and AM bands.
pressing this button more than 1 second to turn [MENU] Button
off the power. • Pressing this button in the any mode will return
• Press this button to attenuate the sound of the the unit to the main menu.
receiver, press again to restore sound. • The main menu allows selection of any avail-
[D.d OPEN/CLOSE Button able source to included AMiFM tuner, DVD
• Use this button to open/close the operation mode, AV input, Sirius radio, and iPod mode.
panel. The main menu also has a MONITOR OFF
• Keep pressing this button more than 2 seconds function to turn off the display to reduce glare
to adjust the angle of the operation panel. The or distraction while driving.
angle of the operation panel is adjustable in the • The SETIING menu is also located in the main
range of 0° to 30°. (MAX385VD only) menu. Please do not make adjustments to the
setting menu while the vehicle is in motion.
Sensor
• Receiver for the remote control unit (operating [DVD] Button
range: 30° in all directions). • Press this button to enter the DVD mode from
any source.
[AM/FM] Button
• Use this button to enter the AM/FM tuner [AS/PS] Button
mode from any source. • Press this button to start the preset scan mode.
• Once in the AM/FM tuner mode, you can • Press and hold this button to start the auto preset
press it to change bands between FM1, FM2, scan and setting mode. This function is very useful
FM3, and AM bands. when traveling to unfamiliar areas.
[Reset] Button [~] (EJECT) Button
• Press this button to reset the unit. • Use this button to eject the disc set in this unit.
[MONI/ADJ] button
• Press this button to enter/exit the playback
information mode while in DVD mode.
• Keep pressing this button more than 1 second
to enter/exit the Monitor Adjust mode.
[Mode] Button
Press this button to scroll through the available
sources such as AM/FM tuner, DVD mode, AV
input, Sirius Radio, and iPod mode.
[~!II] Button
• Press this button to enter the play pause mode
in the DVD/CD/MP3IWMA , and iPod modes.
Press the button again to resume playback.
[A], [V] [..... ] [~] Buttons
• Use these buttons to change to the previous/
next preset station in the TUNER/Sirius Radio
modes.
• Use these buttons to select a track in the CD,
MP3IWMA,and iPod modes.
• Use these buttons to select a chapter in the
DVD video mode.

VRX485VD/MAX385VD 6

Outline of Button and Touchkey Operation

Turning the power on

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TUNER mode operation

•
(Source menu)

(Key Pad screen)

(Preset List screen)

• Enters desired PRESET.

• Selects desired station.

Note:
*1: These images indicate the buttons to press or
keys to touch.

VRX485VD/MAX385VD 8


DVD Video mode operation
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Note:
* 4: When displaying movies in DVD video mode,
touching the screen surface will cause
the DVD PLAYER mode screen to be displayed.

Adjusting audio/video settings
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*2: Press and hold button to access setting menu.

9 VRX485VD/MAX385VD

Remote Control

Remote control unit
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[MUTE]-+-------..
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[MODE]-+-~---.J -++-+--[POWER]

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[ESC] [PIC]

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~-[OK]

[TITLE] (REPEAT]
~-[ROOT]
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[ZOOM] [SUB TITLEIVIDEO iPod MODE*]
[AUDIO] [ANGLE/AUDIO iPod MODE*]

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Replacing the Batteries
1. Press the retention tab and pull out the battery
tray and remove the old battery.
2. Insert the new CR2025 battery and slide the
battery tray back in the remote control the
same direction that you removed it. Please
ensure the tray is inserted in the correct direction.
Note:
Using batteries improperly can cause them to
explode. Take note of the following points:
• When replacing batteries, replace both batteries
with new ones.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble or heat batteries.
• Do not dispose of batteries into fire or flames.
• Dispose of spent batteries properly.

VRX485VD/MAX385VD 10

Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons
You can use the remote control unit to control the MAX385VD and VRX485VD.

Note:
• The wireless remote control operation may not be optimal in direct sunlight.

Shared modes [..... ], [~] buttons
[MODE] button • Press to manually select the next higher or
• Press this button to scroll through the various lower station in TUNER and Satellite Radio
available sources such as the AM/FM tuner, modes.
DVD player, iPod, Sirius Radio, or AUX IN. [ .A ], [ ~ ] buttons
[VOLUME] buttons • Press to scroll through the saved presets in
• Increase and decrease volume. the TUNER mode. Press [OK] to tune to the
highlighted preset.
[MUTE] button
[INFO] button
• Turns mute on and off.
• Press to switch in and out of the LIST mode
[POWER] button while in the TUNER/ Sirius Radio mode.
• Press this button to turn the unit on or off.
menu screens.
DVD PLA YER mode
[OPEN] button
• Press this button to OPEN or CLOSE the [INFO] button
motorized screen. Please ensure there are • Press to turn on and off the playtime display in
no obstructions before starting the operation. the DVD video.
[MENU] button • Press to switch in and out of the LIST mode
• Press this button to enter the MAIN MENU. while playing CD audio.
From the main menu, you can select your [SEARCH] button
desired source or change your settings. • Press to open the direct search menu while in
[PIC] button the DVD video mode.
• Press this button to change your monitor [OK] button
settings such as Brightness, Color, and • Press to select, play or pause video and
Contrast. audio media.
[SEL] button [ ./BAND] button
• Press this button to change your audio • Press to stop video and audio media playback.
settings such as Tone, Fader, and Balance. [0 - 9] buttons
[ESC] button • Press to enter DVD video chapters/titles in the
• Press this button to exit selection and Key Pad screen. .
adjustment menus. • Press to set the track/folder number of the CD,
TUNER/Satellite Radio mode or MP3IWMA in the Key Pad screen.

[BAND] button [DISC SEL] button
• Press to show/hide the Track List screen in the
• Switches reception band.
CD mode.
[0 - 9] buttons
• Press to show/hide the Folder List screen in the
• Use in the Key Pad screen to set the radio
MP3IWMA mode.
frequency or Satellite Radio channels.
• Use to select the preset number in the Preset [TITLE] button
List screen. • Press to go to the title menu on the DVD.
[SEARCH] button [ROOT] button
• Press to show/hide the Key Pad screen. • Press to go to the root menu on the DVD.
[OK] button [.A], [~], [.... ], [~] buttons
• Press to fix the entered data in the Key Pad • Press to select button items on the menu
screen. screen of a DVD video.
• Press [.... ], [~] to scroll the through the page
[......], [~] buttons
screens in the CD and MP3IWMA modes.
• Press to seek the next available higher or
lower station in TUNER mode. In Sirius Radio
mode,you will scroll through the categories.

11 VRX485VD/MAX385VD

Functions of Remote Control Unit Buttons

[..... ], [~] buttons iPodmode
• Press to select the next higher or lower chapter [OK] button
number in DVD video mode. • Press to play or pause the selected media.
• Press to select the next higher or lower track in [.], [~] buttons
CD. • Press to scroll the list screens.
[.... ], [~ ] buttons
[..... ], [~] buttons
• Press to perform fast-forward and fast- • Press to select the next higher or lower track
backward. Press again to advance to higher numbers.
speed reversing or forwarding such as 2x,
[.... ], [~] buttons
4x, ax and 16x. Press once more to resume
• Press to perform fast-forward or fast-backward
normal speed playback.
searching. Press again to change the speed
[RPn button to 2x, 4x, ax or 16x.
• Press to perform chapter repeat in the DVD
video mode, and track repeat in CD and MP3/
WMA modes.
• Press again to perform title repeat in DVD video
mode or folder repeat in MP3IWMA mode. In
CD mode, this will activate the repear all mode.
• Press again to perform all repeat in MP3IWMA
playback mode.
[A->B] button
• Press to set initial starting point of repeat.
The screen will show 'REP A-'.
• Press again to set repeat ending point.
The screen will show 'REP A-B'
• Press again to turn off A-B repeating. The
screen will show 'REP AB Off'
[ZOOM] button
• Press to turn on and zoom in while in DVD
Video mode. You can zoom in up to 3x.
[AUDIO] button
• Press to switch the AUDIO function in the DVD
video mode.
[SUB-T] button
• Press to display subtitles in the DVD video
mode.
[ANGLE] button
• Press to switch the ANGLE function in the DVD
video mode when the Angle mark is displayed.

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4. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
Operation panel
For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions.

• The operation panel will operate properly in a • The remote control unit may not work if the
temperature range of 0 to 60°C. remote control sensor is exposed to direct
• Do not allow any liquids on the set from drinks, sunlight.
umbrellas etc. Doing so may damage the • In extremely cold weather, the display
internal circuitry. movement may slow down and the display may
• Do not disassemble or modify the set in any darken, but this is not a malfunction. The
way. Doing so may result in damage. display will work normally when the
• Subjecting the operation panel to shocks may temperature increases.
result in breakage, deformation or other • Small black and shiny spots inside the liquid
damage. crystal panel are normal for LCD products.
• Do not let cigarettes burn the display. Doing so • The touchkeys on the display operate when
may damage or deform the cabinet. slightly touched. Do not press the touch key
• If a problem should occur, have the set screen with much force.
inspected at your store of purchase. • Do not push the case surrounding the touchkey
• Do not insert objects or poke in the space panel with much force. This may cause
between the operation panel and the main unit malfunctioning of the touch keys.
when the panel is tilted.

Cleaning
• Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft, dry cloth and gently wipe off the dirt.
For tough dirt, apply some neutral detergent
diluted in water to a soft cloth, wipe off the dirt
gently, then wipe again with a dry cloth.
Do not use benzene, thinner, car cleaner, etc.,
as these substances may damage the cabinet
or cause the paint to peel. Also, leaving rubber
or plastic products in contact with the cabinet
for long periods of time may cause stains.

• Cleaning the liquid crystal panel
The liquid crystal panel tends to collect dust, so
wipe it off occasionally with a soft cloth. The
surface is easily scratched, so do not rub it with
hard objects.


Handling Discs

Handling Storage
• New discs may have some roughness around • Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or any
the edges. If such discs are used, the player heat source.
may not work or the sound may skip. Use a • Do not expose discs to excess humidity or
ball-point pen or the like to remove any dust.
roughness from the edge of the disc. • Do not expose discs to direct heat from
heaters.
Ball-point pen

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• To remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft
cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center
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of the disc to the circumference.
• Do not use any solvents, such as commercially
available cleaners, anti-static spray, or thinner
to clean discs.
• After using special disc cleaner, let the disc dry
• Never stick labels on the surface of the disc or
off well before playing it.
mark the surface with a pencil or pen.
• Never playa disc with any cellophane tape or
other glue on it or with peeling off marks. If you On Discs
try to play such a disc, you may not be able to • Exercise a good precaution when loading a
get it back out of the DVD player or it may disc. The operation panel will close
damage the DVD player. automatically when leaving it open for a while.
• Do not use discs that have large scratches, are • Never turn off the power and remove the unit
misshapen, cracked, etc. Use of such discs from the car with a disc loaded.
may cause misoperation or damage.
• To remove a disc from its storage case, press
down on the center of the case and lift the disc ACAUTION
out, holding it carefully by the edges. For your safety, the driver should not insert
• Do not use commercially available disc or eject a disc opening the operation panel
protection sheets or discs equipped with while driving.
stabilizers, etc. These may damage the disc or
cause breakdown of the internal mechanism.


DVD video is a high-quality digital video source that provides crisp and clear images. One 12 cm disc
contains either one film or four hours of music.
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Multi-story function
caddition to the high image quality and sound
Ql When a DVD video contains more than one story
quality of DVD video. for a film, you can select the story you wish to
Note: enjoy. The operation procedures vary with the
• The functions described in this section, for disc; observe the instructions for selecting a story
example, the recorded language, subtitles, angles, provided during playback.
etc. differ depending on the OVO video disc. Refer
to the instructions provided with the OVO video.
• Some disc functions may operate differently from
Menu screens
described in this manual. Menus can be called up during DVD video
playback to perform menu setting.
Multi-sound function
• Example showing menu display
DVD video can store up to 8 languages for one
film; select the language of your preference.
• The languages stored on the disc are indicated
by the icon shown below.

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Multi-angle function
A DVD video that is filmed from multiple angles
allows you to select the angle of choice.
• The number of recorded angles are indicated
by the icon shown below.

Subpicture (subtitles) function
A DVD video can record subtitles for up to 32
languages and you can select the language of
the subtitles you wish to see.
• The number of recorded subtitle languages are
indicated by the icon shown below.


Discs

Playable discs Discs that cannot be played back
This DVD video player can play the following This DVD video player cannot play back DVD-
discs. Audio, DVD-RAM, Photo CDs, etc. 0
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Playable discs • It may also not be possible to play back CDs ~ .
recorded on a CD-R unit and CD-RW unit. (Cause: ~
DVD video discs MP31D3TAG disc characteristics, cracks, dust/dirt, dust/dirt on

~ m?3 player's lens, etc.)
103 TAG • If a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been
VIDEO
finalized is played, it will take a long time to start
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depending on its recording conditions.
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CD player is not supported even if it is a hybrid
disc.
About CD Extra discs About MP3IWMA playback
A CD Extra disc is a disc in which a total of two This unit can play back CD-R/CD-RW, DVD-R/
sessions have been recorded. The first session is RW and DVD+R/RW discs on which MP3IWMA
Audio session and the second session is Data music data have been recorded.
session. For a detailed information, see the section
Your personally-created CDs with more than entitled "Listening to an MP3IWMA" (page 42).
second data sessions recorded cannot be played
on this DVD video player. Note on region numbers
Note: The DVD video system assigns a region number
• When you playa CD Extra disc, only the first
to DVD video players and DVD discs by sales
session will be recognized.
area. DVD video players sold in the United States
can play back DVD discs with the region number
About playing a CD-R/CD-RW disc "ALL", "1" or any combination of numbers that
(MP3, WMA) also incorporate a "1".
This player cen play CD-R/CD-RW discs The DVD video region number is marked on the
previously recorded in music CD format (MP3, disc jacket as shown below.
WMA) or video CD format.

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This player cannot play DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/
RW discs previously recorded in video CD
format.
However, MP3IWMA files recorded on DVD-R/
RW and DVD+R/RW discs can be played.

About the registered marks etc.
• This product incorporates copyright protection • Manufactured under license from Dolby
technology that is protected by U.S. patents Laboratories.
and other intellectual property rights. Use of • "Dolby" and the double-D symbol
this copyright protection technology must be are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for • "iPod" is for legal or rightholder-authorized
home and other limited viewing uses only copying only. Do not steal music.
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. • Windows Media™, and the Windows® logo are
Reverse engineering or disassembly is trademarks, or registered trademarks of
prohibited. Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.

VRX48SVD/MAX38SVD 16

Basic Operations
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Note:
• Be sure to read this chapter referring to the chapter
Adjusting the volume
3 "3. CONTROLS" (page 5). 1. Turn the volume knob to adjust the volume.
01
;:, Clockwise: Increases the volume.
C
Counter- clockwise: Decreases the volume.
~ ACAUTION • The volume level indicated in the display is
When the unit is turned on, starting and in a range from 0 (min.) to 40 (max.).
stopping the engine with its volume raised to
the maximum level may harm your hearings.
Be careful about adjusting the volume. ACAUTION
While driving, keep the volume level at which
Turning on and off the power external sounds can be heard.

Note: Mute
• Start the engine before using this unit.
1. If using a MAX385VD, press the PWR/MUTE
• Be careful about using this unit for a long time
without running the engine. If you drain the car's button to turn the mute on and off.
battery too far, you may not be able to start the the mute on and off.
engine and this can reduce the service life of the 2. If using a VRX485VD, press the [MUTE] button
battery. to turn the mute on and off.
• When the mute is turned on, "-4x" appears
1. Start the engine. The power button / knob
on the LCD screen.
illumination on the unit will light up.

~ EngineON
Opening the operation panel
~ position and adjusting the angle
Open the operation panel when inserting/ejecting
2. Press the (POWER) button to turn on the a disc.
power. The angle of the operation panel can be adjusted
* Pressing this button while the power is turned depending on the mounting angle of the unit or
on will mute the volume on the MAX385VD, light coming into the car.
on the VRX485VD, the audio settings appear.
3. To turn off the power, press and hold the
[POWER] button for more than 1 second.
ACAUTION
• Do not move the operation panel forcibly or
Selecting a mode do not apply strong force to the operation
panel.
1. Press the [MENU] button to display the • When the operation panel is operating, be
Source menu. careful not to get your hand or finger caught
* External equipment not connected to this unit between the operation panel and main unit
is not displayed. or its mechanical parts.
• The driver should not operate the operation
2. Touch the desired mode key. panel while driving.


Basic Operations

Opening/closing the operation panel Returning the operation panel to the
1. Press the [0/:.1 (OPEN/CLOSE) button. original angle (MAX385VD)
The operation panel will be opened or closed. 1. Press the [lk] (OPEN/CLOSE) button
to open the motorized LCD panel. 0
2. Keep pressing the Wt.] (OPEN/CLOSE) button :E
until the panel is back at the normal position. ~
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Adjusting the AUDIO
1. Press the [EO] button on the screen or
the [SEL] button on the remote control.
2. Touch the item key to adjust.
3. Perform the adjustment.
See the following sections for detail.
Note:
4. Touch the [Back] key to return to the previous
• The operation panel will close automatically when
screen.
a disc is inserted. (MAX385VO only)
• When the operation panel is open, the touch panel * In the following sections, only the details
should not be operated. (MAX385VO only) regarding adjustments are described,
procedures to select items are skipped.
Adjusting the angle of the operation Adjusting the balance/fader
panel
The angle of the operation panel can be adjusted 1. Touch the BALANCE or FADER in the
in the range of 00 to 30 0. audio menu.
1. Keep pressing the [OA] (OPEN/CLOSE) button 2. Touch the [F ] or [R] key to adjust to the
more than 2 seconds. fader level.
A beep will sound and the operation panel • The factory default setting is "0".
will start moving. (Adjustment range: front 9 to rear -9)
3. Touch the [L] or [R] key to adjust to the
balance level.
• The factory default setting is "0".
(Adjustment range: left -9 to right 9)

Adjusting the BASS
The bass gain and bass frequency can be
adjusted as follows.
1. Enter the Audio settings menu.
2. Touch the [-] or [+] key to set the desirable
level.
GAIN:
-7 to 7 (The factory default setting is "0")
3. To set the bass center frequency, enter
the ASP adjustment in the SETTING menu.
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Adjusting the TREBLE
The treble gain and treble frequency can be
2. When the operation panel is moved to your adjusted as follows.
desired angle, release the button. 1. Enter the Audio settings menu.
The operation panel will stop.
2. Touch the [-] or [+] key to set the desirable
3. For the VRX485VD, simply adjust your level.
desired angle by pressing the [v] or [A] tilt
GAIN:
buttons on your control panel.
-7 to 7 (The factory default setting is "0".)
3. To set the treble center frequency, enter
the ASP adjustment in the SETTING menu.


Basic Operations

• Adjusting the non fader output Adjusting the brightness, contrast
phase and color levels
You can adjust the subwoofer phase from the 1. Touch the [PIC] key on the remote control
SETTING adjustment menu. or [MONI/ADJ] key on the MAX385VD.
1. Touch the ASP tab in the SETTING menu. 2. Touch the [-] or [+] key to make adjustments
2. Touch the [SUB PHASE] button in the ASP to the settings to your desired levels.
menu and a selection menu will appear. "Bright":
Setting range: Adjusts the brightness of the display.
o or 180 (The factory default setting is "0") "Color":
Adjusts the color saturation.
Adjusting the non fader output "Contrast":
Low Pass Crossover Adjusts the level of black.
You can adjust the subwoofer phase from the or green is emphasized).
SETTING adjustment menu.
Bright/Color/Contrast:
1. Touch the ASP tab in the SETTING menu. The factory default setting is medium level.
2. Touch the [SUB FILTER] button in the ASP
menu and a selection menu will appear. Adjusting the SETTING
Setting range: 1. Press the [MENU] button, then touch the
80,120 or 160Hz (The default setting is "60") [SETTING] key.

Adjusting the non fader output 2. Touch the top navigation tabs to switch
volume between the SETTING menus. You can
navigate between General, Screen, ASP,
You can adjust the volume output from the unit's
Regional, and Rating.
Audio adjustment menu.
3. Perform the adjustment for the desired item.
1. Touch the [-] or [+] key of the SW VOL item
to adjust to desirable level.
Setting range: screen.
-7 to 7 (The factory default setting is "0".) * In the following sections, only the details
regarding adjustments are described,
Turning on/off the LOUDNESS procedures to select items are skipped.
The Loudness setting emphasizes the low and
high sound level areas to provide a more full and
dynamic sound without distortion.
1. Enter the Audio settings menu.
2. Touch [ON] or [OFF] of the [LOUDNESS]
item to turn on or off the loudness effect.
(The factory default setting is "OFF").

Adjusting the MONITOR
1. Press the [PIC] button on the remote control
or [MONI/ADJ] button on the MAX385VD.
2. Perform the adjustment for the desired item.
screen.
* In the following sections, only the details
regarding adjustments are described,


Basic Operations

Adjusting the CLOCK
1. Press the [SETTING] button, then touch the
[CLOCK] key.
2. The entry keypad will appear. Enter your time
without spaces. For example, 12:45 would be
entered as '1245'. Press [OK] to accept or [... ]
to backspace and correct your entry. If you
have selected to display your time in 24 hour
format, you must enter your time in 24 hour
format such as '1745' for 5:45PM.
3. To change your time from AM to PM, press
AM or PM text in the CLOCK selection box.
If you have selected to display your time in 24
hour format, you will not have this selection.

Adjusting the RADIO region
[RADIO] key.
2. A region selection menu will appear. Scroll
down using the arrow at the bottom of the menu.
Scroll up using the arrow at the top of the menu.
Once you have located the region that matches
your area's radio spacing and frequency range,
touch the region to make your selection. If the
region selected is incorrect, radio reception will
be poor.

Reset to Factory Defaults
[LOAD FACTORY] key.
2. A selection menu will appear. Select [YES] to
restore your unit to factory default settings. This
function will erase all memory from the unit and
you must reset all personalized items such as
tuner presets.
NOTE: You will be asked once to confirm that
you would like to reset the unit. The unit will
power down and restart with factory defaults.


Radio Operations
Listening to the radio Recalling a preset station
1. Press the [MENU] button, and touch the There are total of 48 preset positions (12-FM1,
[TUNER] key. 12-FM2, 12-FM3, 12-AM) to store individual
o The TUNER mode screen is displayed. radio stations in memory.
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3 .Using the remote controller
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Ql band (FM or AM).
2. Press the preset number desired on the 0-9
numeric keypad .
• Using the Preset List screen
2. Press the [BAND] button or touch the [Band] 1. Touch the [List] key.
key to select the radio band. Each time the
button is pressed, the radio reception band
changes in the following order:
FM1 ... FM2'" FM3'" AM ... FM1 ...
Seek tuning
1. Press the [BAND] button or touch the [Band]
key to select the desired band (FM or AM).
2. Touch the [..... ] or [~] key to automatically
seek a station. 2. Touch the corresponding Preset key to recall
• When touching the [~] key, the station is the stored station.
sought in the direction of higher * You can select the desired band by touching
frequencies. the [Band] key. Scroll through pages using
• When touching the [..... ] key, the station is scroll bar buttons to the right of the presets.
sought in the direction of lower frequencies. * Touching and holding the desired Preset key
for more than 2 seconds will store the current
Selecting presets by direct access station to the preset memory.
This function displays the Key Pad on the screen 3. Touch the [List] key to return to the previous
allowing you to tune by entering a preset number. screen.
1. Press the [BAND] button or touch the [Band] Manual memory
1. Touch the [Band] key to select the desired
2. Touch the [DIRECT] key to display the Key
band. (FM or AM)
Pad screen.
2. Select the desired station with the seek
3. Touch the [0] to [9] key corresponding with the
tuning, manual tuning, or preset tuning.
preset you desired. When you input the
wrong number, touch the [~ ] key to delete 3. Touch the [List] key.
the last input number. 4. Touch and hold one of the Preset key for more
4. Touch the [ENT] key to tune in to the entered than 2 seconds to store the current station into
preset. the preset memory.
5. Scroll through the 3 pages of presets in each
Manual tuning band by pressing the scroll bar buttons to the
1. Press the [BAND] button or touch the [Band] right of the presets.
2. Touch the [....] or [. .] key to manually
select a station.
• When touching the [. .] key, the frequency
is tuned in the direction of higher
frequencies.
• When touching the [.... ] key, the frequency
is tuned in the direction of lower frequencies.


Radio Operations

Auto store Channel scan
The Auto Store is a function for storing up to 12 The Channel Scan receives the stations seq-
stations that are automatically tuned in uentially and scans continuously. This function
sequentially. If 12 receivable stations cannot be is useful when searching for the desired station
received, a previously stored station remains in an unfamiliar area.
unoverwritten at the memory position. 1. Touch the [Band] key to select the desired
1. Touch the [Band] key to select the desired band. (FM or AM)
band. (FM or AM) 2. Touch the [SCAN] key to start the Channel 3
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2. Touch the [AS] key momentarily to start Scan. The unit starts scanning each station ::::l
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the Auto Store function. for 10 seconds sequentially. QI

A beep sounds and the stations with good 3. When the desired station is tuned in, touch the
reception are stored automatically to the [SCAN] key again to continue receiving that
preset channels. station.

DX / LOC setting
Preset scan The OX / LOC setting changes the tuner sen-
The Preset Scan receives the stations stored in sitivity in order to seperate closely spaced
the preset memory in order. This function is stations. This feature is useful in areas that
useful when searching for the desired station in have many radio stations in close proximity.
memory. 1. Touch the [DX] key to switch to LOCAL
1. Touch the [Band] key to select the desired tuner sensitivity.
band. (FM or AM) 2. Touch the [LOC] key to switch to OX tuner
2. Touch the [PS] key to start the Preset Scan. sensitivity.
The unit starts scanning each station for 10
seconds sequentially.
3. When the desired station is tuned in, touch the
[PS] key again to continue receiving that
station.

DVD Video Player Operations
Changing DVD System Screen Saver Feature
Settings 1. Press the [MENU] button, and touch the
[SETIING] key.
Note: The main SETIING screen is displayed.
• If the Setup operation is performed in the middle of 2. Touch the [Screen] key to display the Display
DVD video play, the disc will restart from settings menu.
beginning.
3. Touch the [Screen Saver] key to display the
Selecting the DVD SETUP menu screen saver selection menu.
1. Press the [MENU] button, and touch the 4. Touch the [OFF] or [ON] key to turn off or on
[SETIING] key. the screen saver feature
The main SETIING screen is displayed.
2. Touch the [Screen] key to display the Display Note:
• If the screen saver is not for entertainment purposes.
settings menu.
The feature is intended to prevent screen damage if
3. Touch the [Regional] key to display the the unit is paused or stopped for an extended period
Language settings menu. of time.
3. Touch the [Rating] key to display the
Parental Controls settings menu.
4. Perform setting for the desired setting items.
5. Touch the [Back] key.
* In the following sections, only the details
regarding settings are described, the


Setting up the screen size Setting up the password for setting
1. Touch the [Aspect Ratio] button to enter up of the parental level
the TV DISPLAY item to change the screen • The factory default setting is "0000".
~ size to " 16:9 " or" 4:3 ".
4-1. Touch the [RATING] key in the SETIING
:::l • The factory default setting is" 4:3 ".
/'l) menu.
;;} • When watching a wide type through a con-
3 4-2. Touch the [Set Password] key and a key
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ventional type of the rear view monitor (4:3)
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4:3 : • Input the old password, and touch the
The leftmost and rightmost areas of the screen [OK] key.
are cut off.
* Input "4356" to return password to "0000".
• Input a new password, and touch the
[ENT] key.
Note:
• When a disc with view restrictions is inserted, you
will be prompted to input a password. The disc will
not be viewable until the correct password is
This function allows displaying the important entered.
part of image fully on the screen. In some
cases, image is displayed while being panned Setting up the parental level
(scrolled).
You can change the level of parental lock (audio-
• When watching a wide type through a wide visual restriction) .
type of the rear view monitor (16:9) This function allows cutting scenes that are
16:9 : unfavorable for children or replacing them
The leftmost and rightmost areas of the screen automatically with other scenes prepared in
are cut off. advance. For example, by replacing scenes of
radical violence or portrayals of sex with safe
scenes, you can make a trouble-free story as if it
were so from the beginning.
4-1. Touch the [RATING] key in the SETIINGS
menu.
4-1. Touch the [PARENTAL CONTROL] key in
Setting up the audio language the RATING menu.
4-2. Touch the ten-key (0 to 9) to input a 4-digit
4-1. Touch the [REGIONAL] key in the SETIING password, and touch the [ENT] key.
menu. • The factory default setting of the
The Language menu is displayed. password is "0000".
4-2. Touch the [Audio] key to select a. desired 4-3. Touch the appropriate parental rating that
language and set it by touching the is desired. 1 is similar to G and 8 is similar
available languages. to NR.
• The factory default setting is "ENGLISH". • The factory default setting is "8".

Setting up the subtitle language
4-1. Touch the [REGIONAL] key in the SETIING
menu.
The Language menu is displayed.
4-2. Touch the [Subtitle] key to select a desired
language and set it by touching the
available languages.
• The factory default setting is "ENGLISH".



The relationship between DVD video category
codes and parental level are shown in the table
below. Use this table when setting the parental
level.
• Some videos may be recorded at higher
than desired volume levels. Increase the
LEVEL7 NC-17 volume gradually from the minimal
(NO ONE 17 AND UNDER setting after the video has started.
ADMITTED) • For your safety, the driver should not
watch the video or operate the controls
LEVEL6 R
while driving. Please note that watching
(RESTRICTED)
and operating the video while driving are
LEVEL4 PG-13 prohibited by law in some countries.
(PARENTS STRONGLY
CAUTIONED) Note:
LEVEL3 PG • For your safety, your entertainment system has a
(PARENTAL GUIDANCE safety function which turns off the picture when the
car is moving, so only the audio can be heard. The
SUGGESTED)
picture can only be watched when the car is
LEVEL1 G stopped and the parking brake is applied.
(GENERAL AUDIENCES) • If "AUDIO ONL Y" appears on the screen just after
turning on the ACC power of the car, release the
• The contents that the parental level restricts parking brake while confirming safety, and then
vary with the country code. engage the parking brake again.

Basic Operations Pausing play
1. Press the [OK] button or touch the [~/II]
key to pause play.
Loading a disc "PAUSE" appears in the display.
1. Press the [01.] (OPEN/CLOSE) button to open 2. To resume disc play, press the [~III] button
the operation panel. (MAX385VD only) again.
2. Insert a disc into the center of the insertion
slot with the label side facing up. The disc Ejecting a disc
plays automatically after loading.
1. Press the [01.] (OPEN/CLOSE) button to open
Note: the operation panel. (MAX385VD only)
• Never insert foreign objects into the disc insertion
slot. 2. Press the [~] (EJECT) button to eject disc.
• If the disc is not inserted easily, there may be "EJECT" appears in the display. The play
another disc in the mechanism or the unit may mode then switches to the TUNER mode.
require service. * If a disc is left in the ejected position for 15
• 8 cm (single play) discs cannot be used. seconds, the disc is automatically reloaded
(Auto reload). In this case, however, the play
mode will remain set to the TUNER mode.
ACAUTION Note:
For your safety, the driver should not insert • If you force a disc into before auto reloading, this
or eject a disc opening the operation panel can damage the disc.
while driving.

Watching/Listening to a disc already
inserted
1. Press the [MENU] button, and touch the
[DVD/CD] key to select the DVD PLAYER
mode.
Play starts automatically.
If no disc is loaded in the unit, the DVD/CD
icon will be shaded in the display.



Watching a DVD-Video Operating the DVD menu
After disc loading, the play mode is automatically You can select the button items displayed in the
engaged. DVD menu by directly touching it.
• When playback is not started, press the [OK] If the button items are hard to select correctly,
~ button or touch the [~/II ] key. you can also operate them by using the remote
~ • Button operation may differ depending on the control directional buttons.
;} story of the disc.
3 On the MAX385VD, you can press the volume
~ • After the menu screen is displayed
knob in momentarily, then turn it to change the
~ For normal DVD-Video discs, the DVD menu selected items on the screen. Press the [~/II]
screen appears.
button to select it.
After the DVD menu screen is displayed, select
an item in the following operations and play it
back. On the VRX485VD, you can use the right knob
to change the selected items on the screen.
Press the right knob or [~/II] button to select it.
Showing the DVD PLA YER mode
screen Stopping playback
The DVD PLAYER mode screen is used to 1. Showing the DVD PLAYER mode screen,
control the playback mode from the screen. touch the [ • ] key. Playback is stopped.
1. Touch the screen. On the VRX485VD, you can also press the
The DVD PLAYER mode screen is displayed. [.] key on the front control panel.
If you do not touch the screen for 5 seconds, 2. To resume playback, press the [~/II ] button.
the display will return to the playback screen. Playback resumes from the scene where
playback is stopped.

Pausing playback
1. Press the [ OK] button or touch the [~/II ]
key during playback.
Playback pauses.
2. To resume playback, press the [ ~!II] button
again.
Playback resumes.
Showing the DVD menu
1. Showing the DVD PLAYER mode screen,
touch the [Menu] key during playback.
The DVD menu appears.
The displayed contents may differ depending
* on the DVD software.
• Example showing DVD menu display

25 VRX485VO/MAX385VO


Skipping a chapter (searching) • Title
• About chapter A large segment to divide the data area of
the disc.
Chapter means a small segment to divide the
• Chapter
data area of the disc.
A small segment to divide the data area of 0
1-1. Press the [A] or [v] button during the disc. ~
playback. (MAX385VD) • Time !!{
1-2. Press the [ .... ] or [~] button during A specific time on the disc. 3
playback. (VRX485VD) 2. Input the number of the title/chapter/time that ~
til

Chapters are skipped, as many as the times you want to play back with the [0] to [9] key. !!!.
the button is pressed, and playback starts. 3. Touch the [ENT] key.
Playback starts from the scene of the input
Current title number, time or chapter number.
~ location ~
T * If the input title/chapter/time number does not
'<i, 'i'i
exist or searching with a title/chapter number
I is not allowed, the screen image will not change.
Chapter Chapter Chapter 4. Touch the [Back] key.

down.....- ---+ up

• Pressing the [~] or [V] button starts play-
back from the beginning of the next chapter.
• Pressing the [.... ] or [A] button starts play-
back from the beginning of the current chapter.
When this button is pressed again within
about 3 seconds, playback starts from the
beginning of the previous chapter.

Fast forward and fast backward Repeat playback
1. Press the [..... ] or [~] button to start your
This operation plays back chapters recorded on
fast backward or fast forward during playback.
the DVD-Video repeatedly.
The playback speed starts at 2x, then will in-
crease to 4x,8x, and 16x with each additional 1. Showing the DVD PLAYER mode screen,
press. touch the [Repeat] key.
* No audio is reproduced during fast forward and 2. Touch the [Repeat] key once for Chapter
fast backward operation. Repeat, again for Title Repeat.
* The fast forward and fast backward speed may 3. Press the [Repeat] button again to turn off
differ depending on the disc. the repeat playback.

Using the title menu
Searching with a chapter/title
On DVD discs containing two or more titles, you
number can select from the title menu for playback.
You can locate the beginning of a scene using 1. Showing the DVD PLAYER mode screen,
the chapter numbers or title numbers recorded touch the [Top Menu] key during playback.
on the DVD-Video disc. The title menu screen appears.
1. Showing the DVD PLAYER mode screen, * Depending on the disc, the title menu cannot
touch the [CHAP] key. be called.
The Key Pad screen appears with the chapter
number input mode. Touching the [Title] key 2. Select the button items displayed in the title
turns the Key Pad to the title number input menu screen by the same way of the DVD
mode. Touching the [Time] key turns the Key menu operation.
Pad to the time number input mode. * Depending on the disc, items cannot be
selected with the ten-key buttons.



Switching among languages Switching angles
On discs in which two or more audios or audio On DVD discs in which video images have been
languages have bee' recorded, you can switch recorded in two or more angles, you can switch
among the audio langLlages during playback. among the angles during playback.
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1. Touch the [Angle] button on the remote
m controller during playback. Each time you
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• Each time you touch the key, you can switch touch the key, you can switch among angles.
among audio languages. • It may take time to switch among angles.
• It may take time to switch among audios.
* Depending on the disc, up to 9 angles may be
* Depending on the disc, up to 8 audios may be recorded. For details, see the mark of the disc
recorded. For details, see the mark of the disc (fIt: indicates multi-angie).
(0)): Indicates that 8 audios have been
recorded). * Depending on the disc, angles may switch
smoothly or switch with a momentary still
* When the power is turned on and when the image.
disc is changed to a new one, the language set
as the factory default is selected. If that * Depending on the disc, switching may be
language has not been recorded, the language completely impossible or impossible on some
specified on the disc. scenes.

* Depending on the disc, switching may be * Depending on the disc, scenes recorded in two
completely impossible or impossible on some or more angles may be played back.
scenes.
2. The DVD PLAYER mode screen will hide in
Displaying the playback status
5 seconds after your selection is made. 1. Showing the DVD PLAYER mode screen,
touch the [INFO] key.
Switching subtitles 2. or Touch the [INFO] button on the remote.
On DVD discs in which two or more subtitle 3. Touch the screen to hide the playback status
languages have been recorded, you can switch screen.
among the subtitle languages during playback. Playback status is displayed on the screen
until it is manually hidden.
1. Touch the [Sub T.] key during playback.
Each time you touch the key, you can switch
among subtitles.
• It may take time to switch among subtitles.
* Depending on the disc, up to 32 kinds of
subtitles may be recorded. For details, see the
mark of the disc (QJ Indicates that 8 kinds of
subtitles have been recorded).
* Depending on the disc, switching may be
completely impossible or impossible on some
scenes.
2. The DVD PLAYER mode screen will hide in
5 seconds after your selection is made .
• To turn off subtitles
1. Repeat touching the [Sub T.] key until" Sub
Title: OFF" is displayed on the screen.
Subtitles are turned off.

27 VRX48SVD/MAX385VD


Listening to a CD Selecting a track on the Track List •
screen
Pausing playback This function allows you to select tracks from a
1. Press the [OK] button or touch the [~/II] displayed list.
key during playback. 1. Touch the [List] key. ~
Playback pauses. The Track List screen is displayed. ~
2. To resume playback, press the [OK] button 2. When the desired track is not displayed, touc!" 3~
or touch the [~!II] key. the [A] or [~] key to scroll the track list. ~
Playback resumes. 3. Touch the desired track title key. ~
The corresponding track is started playback. -
Skipping a track (searching) 4. Press the [LIST] key to return to the previous
1. Press the [ .....] or [~] button during screen.
playback.
Tracks are skipped, as many as the times the Other various play functions
button is pressed, and playback starts.
• Pressing the [~] button starts playback 1. Touch the touch key of the function you want
from the beginning of the next track. to play.
• Pressing the [ ..... ] button starts playback [Repeat]: Press once to start a single track
from the beginning of the current track. repeat. Press again to activate a repeat all.
When this button is pressed again within To turn off, press until 'Repeat Off' is shown
about 2 seconds, playback starts from the on the display.
beginning of the previous track. • Repeat symbols are displayed in the info
window in the upper right area of the screen.
Fast forward and fast backward [Track Random]: track random playback
1. Press the [~ ] or [~] button during play- This operation plays back all tracks on the
back. disc in no particular order. Press again to
Press again to advance to higherspeed turn off the feature.
reversing or forwarding such as 2x,4x, ax • A random symbol is displayed in the info
and 16x. Press once more to resume window in the upper right area of the screen.
normal speed playback.
Searching with a track number
This operation allows searching using the track
numbers recorded on the CDs.
1. Touch the [Direct] key.
2. Input the track number that you want to play
back with [0] to [9] key.
3. Touch the [OK] key.
Playback starts from the track of the input
track number.
• If the input track number does not exist or
searching with a track number is not
allowed, the screen image will not change.



Listening to an MP3IWMA • Logical format (File system)
1. When writing an MP3IWMA file on a disc,
This unit is an ID3 Tag compatible model. please select "1809660 level 1 or level 2
This unit supports the ID3 TAGs of the Version (without including expansion format)" as
~ 2.4, 2.3, 1.1 and 1.0. the writing software format. Normal playback
:§ In displaying, this unit gives priority to the Version may not be possible if the disc is recorded on
~ 2.3 and 2.4 TAGs. another format.
3 After disc loading, the play mode is automatically 2. The folder name and file name can be
~ engaged.
displayed as the title during MP3IWMA play
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~ but the title must be within 31 single byte
What is MP3IWMA? alphabetical letters and numerals for the
MP3 is an audio compression method and folder name and file name (including an
classified into audio layer 3 of MPEG standards. extension). Entering more letters or numerals
WMA is an audio compression method than specified may cause an incorrect
developed by Microsoft Corporation. display.
These audio compression methods have • Folder structure
penetrated into PC users and become a standard
1. A disc with a folder having more than 8
format.
hierarchical levels will conflict with the
These features compress the original audio data
IS09660 and playback will be impossible.
to about 10 percent of its initial size with a high
sound quality. This means that about 10 music .Number of files or folders
CDs can be recorded on a CD-R disc or CD-RW 1. The maximum allowable number of folders is
disc to allow a long listening time without having 255 (including root directory); the maximum
to change CDs. allowable number of files is 512 (max. 255 per
Note: folder). This represents the maximum number
• Some CDs recorded on CD-R/RW mode may not of tracks that can be played back.
be usable. 2. Tracks are played in the order that they were
recorded onto a disc. (Tracks might not
Displaying MP3IWMA TAG titles always be played in the order displayed on the
Tag information such as title, artist and album PC.)
title can be displayed for an MP3/WMA file • Some noise may occur depending on the
containing Tag information. type of encoder software used while
recording.
• In case of a track recorded at VBR (variable
Precautions when creating an MP3 bit rate), the display for the play time of the
disc track may be slightly different from the
• File extensions actual play time. Also, the recommended
1. Always add a file extension ".MP3" or ".mp3" value of VBR ranges from 32 kbps to 320
to an MP3 file, and ".WMA" or ".wma" to a kbps.
WMA file by using single byte letters. If you • After disc selection, the play mode is
add a file extension other than specified or automatically engaged.
forget to add these file extension, the file Note:
cannot be played. In addition, if you use upper • If Tag information was entered with 2-byte
case and lower case letters (capital and small characters, it may occur that the characters are not
letters) mixedly for file extensions, normal reproduced properly on the display.
play may not be possible. • MP3IWMA files that the DRM (Digital Rights
Management) function is set cannot be played.
2. Files other than MP3IWMA data cannot be
played.
Playing files with a format not supported will
be skipped, and the scan, random and repeat
playback mode may be canceled.


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