Setting the Downmix Mode
This function applies to Dolby Digital, DTS stream sound.
Setting item: DOWNMIX MODE
Setting contents: SURROUND/STEREO
SURROUND: Surround compatible Downmix
STEREO: Stereo Downmix
Setting the TV Screen Setting
Use the procedure described below to modify the output screen according to the type of TV monitor (rear monitor) being used. This setting can also be applied for the
If the rear monitor is not connected, the screen setting is 16:9.
Setting item: TV SCREEN
Setting contents: 4:3 LB / 4:3 PS / 16:9
•For some discs, the picture may not be set to the selected screen size. (For details, refer to the explanation on the disc’s jacket.)
4:3 LETTER BOX:
Select this when connected to a conventional 4:3 size (normal TV aspect ratio) monitor. There may be black stripes visible at the top and bottom of the screen (when playing a 16 : 9 size movie). The width of these stripes will depend upon the original aspect ratio of the theatrical release of the movie.
GENERAL Setup
General Setup Operation
To display the General mode screen:
To watch a video source, your vehicle must be parked with the ignition key in the ACC or ON position. To do this, follow the procedure below.
1Bring your vehicle to a complete stop at a safe location. Engage the parking brake.
2Keep pushing the foot brake and release the parking brake once then engage it again.
3When the parking brake is engaged for the second time, release the foot brake.
•For automatic transmission vehicles, place the transmission lever in the Park position.
Now, the locking system for the General mode operation has been released. Engaging the parking brake can reactivate the General mode, as long as the car's ignition has not been turned off. It is not necessary to repeat the above procedure (1 through 3), of “To display the General mode screen.”
Each time the ignition is turned OFF, perform the procedure of “To display the General mode screen.”
4:3 PAN-SCAN:
Select this when connected to a conventional 4:3 size monitor. The picture will fill the entire TV screen. However, due to the mismatch in aspect ratio, parts of the movie at the extreme left and right sides will not be visible (when playing a 16 : 9 size movie).
16:9 WIDE:
Select this when connected to a wide screen TV. This is the factory setting.
The following steps 1 to 5 are common operations to each “Setting item” of GENERAL Setup. Refer to each section for details.
1 Touch [SETUP] on the main source screen.
The SETUP selection screen is displayed.
2 Touch [OTHER SETUP].
The OTHER SETUP screen appears.
3 Touch [
] of GENERAL SETUP.
The GENERAL setup screen appears.
4 Touch [OFF], [ON] or [
], [
], etc., of the desired item to change its setting.
Setting items:
CLOCK / CLOCK ADJUST / DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME / DEMONSTRATION / BEEP / AUTO SCROLL / FM CONDITION / ADF* / PLAY MODE / LED DIMMER LEVEL
* Displayed only when XM Satellite Radio Receiver is connected.
5 Touch [RETURN] to return to the previous screen.
Touch [CONTROL] to return to the main source screen that was displayed before the setup operation was started.
•Immediately after changing the settings of General Mode (While the system is writing data automatically) do not turn the ignition key (engine key) to OFF.
Otherwise, the settings may not be changed.