DVD/VCD Video Operation

VM9021TS

NOTE: When properly installed, DVD video cannot be displayed on the main TFT screen unless the parking brake is applied. If you attempt to play a DVD while the vehicle is moving, the TFT screen displays “PARKING” with a blue background. Rear video screens, if applicable, will operate normally.

Opening/Closing the TFT Video Screen

Opening the TFT Screen

To open the TFT video screen, press the OPEN button (12). The unit beeps and then opens.

Closing the TFT Screen

Press the OPEN button (12) again to close the TFT screen.

Insert/Eject Disc

Upon inserting a DVD disc, DVD mode is entered and disc play begins.

NOTE: If Parental Lock (Rating) is activated and the disc inserted is not authorized, the 4-digit code must be entered and/or the disc must be authorized (see “RATING (Parental Lock) Menu” on page 26).

You cannot insert a disc if there is already a disc in the unit or if the power is off.

NOTE: DVD-R and DVD-RW will not play unless the recording session is finalized and the DVD is closed.

Ejecting a Disc

Press the button (22) on the unit or remote control (35) to eject the disc. The unit automatically reverts to Tuner mode. You may eject a disc with the unit powered off. The unit will remain off after the disc is ejected.

Reset the Loading Mechanism

If the disc loads abnormally or an abnormal core mechanism operation occurs, press and hold the button (22) on the unit or remote control (35) to reset the loading mechanism. Normal operation resumes.

Accessing DVD Mode

To switch to DVD mode when a disc is already inserted, press the DVD button (18) on the front panel or remote control (8) until “DVD” appears at the bottom of the screen.

Using the Touch-Screen Controls

The touch key areas for DVD playback are outlined below.

A – Return to MAIN MENU

B – DISP key: Displays playing information C – Select previous chapter

D – Select next chapter

E – Display the following on-screen controls: Menu, >/, , <<, >>, <<, >>.

Controlling Playback

Stopping Playback

Touch the stop button ( ) on the screen or press the / BAND button (20) on the remote control to stop DVD play.

Pausing Playback

Touch the play/pause button (>/) on the screen or press the >/ button on the remote control (18) to suspend or resume disc play.

Slow Motion Playback

Press the << button (22) on the remote control or the V button

(19)on the joystick to play the current title in slow motion at 1/ 2, 1/4, 1/6 or 1/7, the normal speed. Press >/ (18) to resume normal play. Continue pressing the << or V button to slow reverse.

Repeat Playback

Press the REPT button (7) on the remote control to alter repeat mode according to the following:

•DVD: Repeat Title, Repeat Chapter, Repeat Off

•VCD (PBC Off): Repeat Single, Repeat Off

•MP3: Repeat Single, Repeat Folder, Repeat Off

NOTE: For VCD play, the repeat function is not available if PBC is on.

Sectional Repeat Function (A-B)

Use the A-B function to define a specific area of a disc to repeat.

•Press the REPT A-Bbutton (6) on the remote control to set the start point (A) of the repeated section.

•Press the REPT A-Bbutton again once you reach the desired end point (B) of the repeated section. The selected portion of the DVD will now repeat continuously.

•Press the REPT A-Bbutton again to cancel the A-B section setting and stop repeat play.

Random Playback

With a DVD, VCD, or CD playing, press the RDM button (33) on the remote control to activate random playback and play all chapters/tracks in random order. “On” appears on the screen.

Press the >> button (19) on the remote control or the > button on the joystick (9) to play the next random track.

Press the RDM button again to turn random play off.

NOTE: When a VCD is playing with PBC turned “On”, activating random playback automatically turns PBC off.

Accessing the DVD Menu

Press the MENU button (1) on the remote control to recall the main DVD menu. Use the directional (arrow) buttons (<, >, /\ & V) on the joystick (8, 9, 6, 7) to select a title from the menu.

Press the TITLE button (2) on the remote control to select a different title for playback.

Press the >/ button (18) on the remote control or the ENTER (joystick) button (5) to confirm your selection and begin playback.

Moving Through Chapters

Press the >> button (19) on the remote control or the > button on the joystick (9) to advance to the next chapter on the DVD.

Press the << button (17) on the remote control or the < button on the joystick (8) to move to the previous chapter.

Fast Forward/Fast Reverse

Press the >> button (14) on the remote control or the /\ button

(6) on the joystick to fast forward. Keep pressing and