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Before You Start

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For viewing LCD comfortably

Due to its construction, the viewing angle of the LCD screen is limited. You can adjust it by changing either screen size or picture adjust- ment.

Changing the wide screen size

By changing the screen size from 4:3 to 16:9, you can adjust the screen so that the screen can fit to the video image you are playing.

For details concerning operation, refer to Changing the wide screen mode on page 44.

When an operation is prohibited

When you are watching a DVD and attempt to perform an operation, it may not be performed because of the programming on the disc.

When this happens, the icon appears on the screen.

!The icon may not appear with certain discs.

Protecting your unit from theft

Before You Start

Changing the picture adjustment

You can make the best adjustment to the pic- ture display by changing BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR and HUE. You can also dim or enlight the overall picture image using

DIMMER.

For details concerning operation, refer to Changing the picture adjustment on page 44.

What the marks on DVDs indicate

The marks below may be found on DVD disc labels and packages. They indicate the type of images and audio recorded on the disc, and the functions you can use.

Mark Meaning

The front panel can be detached to deter theft.

!If the front panel is not detached from the head unit within four seconds of turning off the ignition, a warning tone will sound.

!You can turn off the warning tone. See Switching the warning tone on page 42.

Important

!Handle gently when removing or attaching the front panel.

!Avoid subjecting the front panel to excessive shock.

!Keep the front panel out of direct sunlight and high temperatures.

!If removed, replace the front panel on the unit before starting up your vehicle.

Removing the front panel

% Pinch the top and bottom of its right

2

Indicates the number of audio sys- tems.

side and pull the front panel out.

Take care not pinch it too tightly or to drop it,

2Indicates the number of subtitle lan-

guages.

Indicates the number of viewing an-

3

gles.

 

 

 

 

 

Indicates the picture size (aspect ratio:

 

16 : 9

 

LB

 

 

screen width-to-height ratio) type.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

Indicates the number of the region

 

 

 

 

 

ALL

 

where playback is possible.

 

 

 

 

 

and also avoid contact with water or other

fluids to prevent permanent damage.

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Pioneer AVH-P5000DVD operation manual Before You Start For viewing LCD comfortably, Protecting your unit from theft