Honda Vehicle Entertainment System manual

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS in -VEHICLE ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEM P/N 08A23-2G1-010 honda dvd manual.qxd 9/28/2004 8:33 AM Page 1[...]

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    WELCOME Y our in -VEHICLE ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEM is designed to give you and your family years of enjoyment. Y ou can watch your favorite DVD-Video or V ideo-CD movies, you can listen to your favorite Audio-CD or MP3 albums, or plug-and-play a variety of standard video games. Please review these Operating Instructions to become familiar with the ent[...]

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    CAUTION Risk of electrical shock. Do not open DVD Player , LCD Screen, Remote Control, or FM Modulator . CAUTION: T o reduce the risk of shock, do not remove the DVD Player , LCD Screen, Remote Control, or FM Modulator cover . No user-serviceable p art s are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. A lightning flash with arrowhead sy[...]

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    Handling Discs T o remove the disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it care- fully by the edges. Always handle the disc by the edges. Never touch the surface. T o remove fingermarks and dust, use a soft cloth, and wipe in a straight line from the center of the disc to the circumference. New [...]

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    Contents 1. Quick S tart 1.1. S tereo DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.2. 7” Flip Down LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.3. Wireless Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.4. Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    T urn the vehicle ignition key to ACC (I) or ON (II) to start using the DVD Player . Operating the system for an extended period of time with the engine OFF will run down the vehicle's battery . Press to turn the DVD Player ON/OFF . Press to switch to between MAIN/AUX Inputs. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to turn the FM Modulator ON/[...]

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    -2- 1. Quick S tart 1.2. 7” Flip Down LCD Screen 1.3. Wireless Head phones An infrared transmitter transmits the audio signal to the headphones Headphone Receivers 1. Infrared Sensors Receive audio signals from the transmitter . 2. Battery Cover T o replace the batteries, slide cover down. 3. Power Indicator LED Is lit when headphones are ON. 4. [...]

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    -3- 1.4. Remote Control 1. Quick S tart When using the remote, aim it at the infrared transmitter/receiver above the video display screen. (See 7" Flip Down LCD Screen, page 2) 1. PWR (DVD Player ON/OFF) 2. MENU Press to enter DVD Player Setup Menu if disc is loaded. Press to enter Disc Menu if disc is loaded. 3. DISP Press to display Disc Inf[...]

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    -4- 2. System Overview A) DVD Player B) Wireless Headphone Infrared T ransmitter / Remote Control Receiver C) 7" Color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Flip-Down Screen D) Infrared Wireless Headphones E) Remote Control F) FM Modulator - not shown GENERAL OPERA TION NOTE Y our DVD Player supports many different types of media (CD-DA, DVD-V ideo, Vi[...]

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    -5- 2. System Overview FEA TURES High performance 7" flip-down LCD screen with adjustable settings for Brightness, Contrast, Color , Tint, Sharpness, & Dimmer control. Auxiliary video and audio jacks (standard RCA style connectors) for connecting video games and video equipment. (See NOTE) Wireless infrared remote control for DVD Player . [...]

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    AUDIO SYSTEM T urning on the FM Modulator will enable you to listen to audio from the in - VEHICLE ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEM over the vehicle's speakers. T o turn on the FM Modulator , press and hold the AUX button on either the Remote Control or DVD Player . NOTE: The wireless headphones remain operational regardless of the st atus of the FM Modu[...]

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    -7- 3.2 Remote Control NOTE: When using the remote, aim it at the infrared transmitter above the video display screen. (See page 10). 1. PWR (DVD Player ON/OFF) 2. MENU Press to enter DVD Player Setup Menu if disc is not loaded, or is loaded and stopped. Press to enter Disc Menu if disc is loaded. The Setup Menu offers the following selections: Lan[...]

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    -8- 7. ZOOM Press to zoom in on the screen video image. In zoom mode, the arrow keys can be used to change the view area on the screen. 8. Up Arrow Press to navigate in on-screen menus and to control the zoom view area. 9. Left Arrow Press to navigate in on-screen menus and to control the zoom view area. 10. Right Arrow Press to navigate in on-scre[...]

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    -9- 1. Battery replacement is usually required if the remote functions only when it is very close to the video display screen, or not at all. 2. Use your finger tip(s) to slide the battery cover down. 3. When replacing the battery , use two (2) AAA batteries, and install with the correct orientation as indicated on the remote. 3 . In -V ehicle Ente[...]

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    -10- 1. V ehicle Dome Light Switch Slide this switch to select Dome Light Off, Dome Light On, or Dome Light Door Activated. 2. Video Screen Release Push to release video screen from its closed position. 3. Integrated Dome Lights Controlled by V ehicle Dome Light Switch. 2x3W bulbs. 4. 7" (diagonal) color liquid crystal display screen 5. Wirele[...]

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    Operating the system for extended period of time with the engine OFF will run down the vehicle's battery . When the ignition key is turned OFF , the in - VEHICLE ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEM is also turned OFF . T o prolong system life and to optimize radio performance, turn the DVD player power OFF when you are not using it. When the ignition is fir[...]

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    -12- INSERTING DISC T o insert a disc, the vehicle ignition key must be turned to the ACC (I) or ON (II) position. (See NOTE) Insert the disc into the disc slot as shown in the picture above. Do not force the disc, as the DVD Player will grab the disc and load it into place. The disc insertion orientation should be that the side of the disc that yo[...]

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    -13- 3.7. Play Operation 3. In -V ehicle Entertainment System Operation T urn the ignition key ON (or ACC). Press the POWER button on the DVD Player . Insert a disc into the DVD Player . The disc should begin to play . Press the STOP button to discontinue play . Press the EJECT button to remove the disc. Note: This unit has a "Dual Stop Mode&q[...]

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    -14- 3 . In -V ehicle Entertainment System Operation 3.1 1. S pecial Effects Play 3.9. Next Operation While a disc is playing, momentarily press the NEXT button on either the remote control (see p age 8, button 18) or the DVD Playe r (see page 6, button 3). The DVD Player will advance to the beginning of the next chapter or track, and then begin pl[...]

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    -15- 3 . In -V ehicle Entertainment System Operation 3.12. Special Effect s Play (DVD-Video Only) Slow Play (forward or reverse) While a disc is playing, press either the slow forward (see page 8, button 23) or slow reverse (see page 8, button 22). Play speed will decrease to 1/2 of normal speed. Pressing the button multiple times will further decr[...]

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    -16- 3. In -V ehicle Entertainment System Operation 3.13. MP3 Play MP3 On Screen Display When you are playing a MP3 CD, you will see the name of the folder on the top line of the screen. The names of the songs will be shown in the columns underneath. MP3 Playing Order When selected for play , folder selecting, or track selecting, files and folders [...]

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    -17- 4. Wir eless Headphones Wireless Head phones T o ensure the best performance from your wireless headphones, please read this carefully . 4.1. Special Features Automatic level control prevents input signal overloading. Uses high-frequency infrared light to assure a clean signal for clear reception. Adjustable headphone band for proper fit. Auto[...]

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    -18- 4. Wir eless Headphones 4.3. Headphone Battery Replacement If you notice degraded sound or poor headphone performance, battery replacement maybe required. Use your finger tip(s) to slide the battery cover down. When replacing the battery , use 2xAAA batteries, making sure the battery polarity is correct. Replace the battery cover . 4.4. Operat[...]

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    The in - VEHICLE ENTERT AINMENT SYSTEM accepts video and audio RCA type connectors for all standard video games and video equipment (such as camcorders) in the auxiliary input jacks of the DVD Player . Playing Video Games Connect the video line to the YELLOW jack. Connect the left and right audio cables to the WHITE and RED jacks. T urn on the powe[...]

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    -20- 6. Care of the DVD Player Environmental Extremes DVD Players subjected to harsh environmental conditions may be damaged or operate at less than maximum performance. T o pre- vent damage or poor performance of the DVD Player , remote con- trol, disc, monitor , or headphones, avoid leaving the vehicle: in extremely hot or cold temperatures in di[...]

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    Symptom Possible Cause Remedy No Power . V ehicle ignition is ON, Blown fuse. Check audio fuses in vehicle fuse panel. power indicator on DVD Player is OFF . Remote control does not work. Batteries in remote control are exhausted. Replace with (2) AAA batteries. Remote control not pointed in the Point front of remote control toward the Infrared Rec[...]

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    -22- Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Audio cannot be heard through the Power switch on headphone is OFF . Turn power switch on head phone ON. headphone. V olume on headphone set too low . Raise volume on headphone. Batteries in headphone are exhausted. Replace with (2) AAA batteries. V ehicle speaker system is too loud. Turn down volume on vehicle ra[...]

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    Media Compatability DVD-VIDEO, CD-DA, MP3, CD-R, Video CD Video System NTSC Audio System MPEG I, MPEG II Mechanism S tyle Direct Load: 5” (12cm) Disc Video System 16:9 (Default), 4:3 Letter Box, 4:3 Pan Scan Video Performance Output Level: 1.0Vp-p / 75OHM Horizontal Resolution TV -LINE > 500 Video S/N Ratio > 65dB Input 0.5 V p-p to 2.0 V p[...]

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    For further improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice. NOTE: 1. 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 instal[...]

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    1. Turn the Monitor dome light switch to the OFF position. 2. Insert a small straight blade screw driver into the rear slot on the light lens. (see Fig. 1) Gently pivot the screw driver toward the rear of the monitor . The lens should pop out slightly . 3. Pivot the lens away from the monitor and towards the front of the monitor. 4. Remove the bulb[...]

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    © American Honda Motor Co.., Inc. 2002 All Rights Reserved Ref. No.: 08A23-2G1-010 Printed in China honda dvd manual.qxd 9/28/2004 8:33 AM Page 26[...]