Owner’s manual & Installation manual Mode d’emploi et manuel d’installation Manual de instrucciones y de instalación VX400 VZ400 2-DIN DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH 6.
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English English Contents Owner’s Manual 1. FEATURES......................................................................................................................... 4 Expanding Systems ........................................................................................................... 4 2. PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................. 5 3. CONTROLS ..............................................................
English 1. FEATURES Owner’s Manual Double Din 6.
English English 2. PRECAUTIONS WARNING VX400/VZ400 5 Owner’s Manual • 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. • When using the navigation system, follow the precautions listed below.
English Owner’s Manual 1.When the inside of the car is very cold and the player is used soon after switching on the heater, moisture may form on the disc (DVD/ CD) or the optical parts of the player and proper playback may not be possible. If moisture forms on the disc (DVD/CD), wipe it off with a soft cloth. If moisture forms on the optical parts of the player, do not use the player for about one hour. The condensation will disappear naturally allowing normal operation.
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Functions of Buttons English Note: Be sure to read this chapter while referring to front diagram “CONTROLS”. Owner’s Manual [ SRC] Button • Press this button to turn the unit power On. The Main menu will be dispalyed. Scroll through the available sources such as AM/FM Tuner, Sirius, DVD, NAVI, USB, Camera modes, etc. • Press and hold this button for more than 2 seconds to turn the power Off. [VOL -], [VOL +] Buttons • Use these buttons to increase/decrease the volume.
English English Remote Control Signal transmitter [OPEN] [MODE] [POWER ] Owner’s Manual [MUTE] [VOLUME] [0 - 9] [INFO] [ / BAND] [SEL] [MENU] [SRCH] [ ][ ] [PIC ] [ESC] [ A B] [OK ] [REPEAT] [ROOT ] [ ][ ] [TITLE] ] [[ ] [ZOOM] [AUDIO] [ AUDIO VIDEO iPod ] [SUB TITLE/VIDEO iPod MODE*] [ANGLE/AUDIO iPod MODE*] * Only when capable iPod/iPhone is connected Replacing the batteries 1. Press the retention tab and pull out the battery tray and remove the old battery. 2.
Functions of Remote Control Buttons English You can use the remote control unit to control the VX400 and VZ400. Owner’s Manual Note: • The wireless remote control operation may not be optimal in direct sunlight. Shared modes [ ], [ ] Buttons Press to manually select the next higher or [MODE] Button lower station in TUNER and Satellite Radio • Press this button to scroll through the various modes. available sources such as the AM/FM tuner, [ ], [ ] Buttons DVD player, iPod, Sirius Radio, or AUX IN.
VX400/VZ400 11 Owner’s Manual [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. [OK ] Button Press to play or pause the selected media. [ ], [ ] Buttons Press to scroll the list screens. [ ], [ ] Buttons Press to select the next higher or lower track numbers.
English 4. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING Operation Panel Owner’s Manual For a longer service life, be sure to read the following cautions. • The operation panel will operate properly in a temperature range of 0˚ to 60˚ C. • Do not allow any liquids on the set from drinks, umbrellas etc. Doing so may damage the internal circuitry. • Do not disassemble or modify the set in any way. Doing so may result in damage. • Subjecting the operation panel to shocks may result in breakage, deformation or other damage.
Roughness • Never stick labels on the surface of the disc or mark the surface with a pencil or pen. • Never play a disc with any cellophane tape or other glue on it or with peeling off marks. If you try to play such a disc, you may not be able to get it back out of the DVD player or it may damage the DVD player. • Do not use discs that have large scratches, are misshapen, cracked, etc. Use of such discs may cause misoperation or damage.
English 5. DVD VIDEO SYSTEM 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. Owner’s Manual DVD Video Features This unit provides the following functions in addition to the high image quality and sound quality of DVD video. Note: • The functions described in this section, for example, the recorded language, subtitles, angles, etc. differ depending on the DVD video disc.
Audio CDs About CD Extra discs A CD Extra disc is a disc in which a total of two sessions have been recorded. The first session is Audio session and the second session is Data session. Your personally-created CDs with more than second data sessions recorded cannot be played on this DVD video player. Note: • When you play a CD Extra disc, only the first session will be recognized.
About the registered marks, etc. English Owner’s Manual • This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
English English 6. OPERATIONS Basic Operations CAUTION When the unit is turned on, starting and stopping the engine with its volume raised to the maximum level may harm your hearings. Be careful about adjusting the volume. Turning ON and OFF the Power Note: • Start the engine before using this unit. • Be careful about using this unit for a long time without running the engine.
Basic Operations English Owner’s Manual Adjusting the Volume Press [VOL -]/[VOL+] buttons to adjust the volume. [VOL -]: Decreases the volume. [VOL+]: Increases the volume. • The volume level indicated in the display is in a range from 0 (min.) to 40 (max.). CAUTION While driving, keep the volume level at which external sounds can be heard. Mute Press the [MUTE] button on the remote control to turn mute On and Off. 1.
Adjusting the Subwoofer The Subwoofer can be adjusted as follows. 1. Touch the [ ] or [ ] key to adjust to the subwoofer level. • The factory default setting is “0”. (Adjustment range: left -9 to right 9). Adjusting the Radio region 1. Touch the [Settings] key. The Settings menu will be displayed. 2. Touch the [Radio Field] key in the General sub menu. 3. A region selection menu will appear. Scroll down using the arrow at the bottom of the menu. Scroll up using the arrow at the bottom of the menu.
Radio Operations English Owner’s Manual Listening to the Radio 1. Touch the [Tuner] key on the Main menu display. The tuner mode screen is displayed. 2. Touch the [BAND] key or touch the [Band] button on remote control 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...
4. When the desired station is tuned in, touch the [PS] key again to continue receiving that station. Owner’s Manual LOC/DX Setting The DX / LOC setting changes the tuner sensitivity in order to seperate closely spaced stations. This feature is useful in areas that have many radio stations in close proximity. 1. Touch the [List] key to display the Preset List screen. 2. Touch the [DX] key to switch to DX tuner sensitivity. 3. Touch the [LOC] key to switch to Local tuner sensitivity.
DVD Video Player Operations English Owner’s Manual Setting up the password for parental level control The factory default setting is “0000”. 1. In Main Menu touch the [Settings] key. 2. Touch the [Rating] key on the dispaly. 3. Touch the [Set Password] key, the numerical key pad will appear. Watching/Listening to a disc Note: Refer to the diagram in “CONTROLS” chapter. To load a disc: 1. Press the [OPEN/CLOSE] button to retract the control panel. (VZ400 only) 2.
2 3 4 5 15 14 6 13 7 12 12345678- 11 10 Play/Pause key Eject key Main Menu key Stop Playback key Previous Playback key Next Playback key Title List key Subtitle List key 9 8 9 - Audio key 10 - Repeat Segment key 11 - Information key 12 - Chapter key 13 - Repeat key 14 - Fast Forward key 15- Fast Backward key Operate the DVD Player menu You can select the key items displayed in the DVD menu by directly touching it.
DVD Video Player Operations English Owner’s Manual Repeat Playback This operation plays back chapters recorded on the DVD Video repeatedly. 1. Showing the DVD Player mode screen, touch the [ ] key for Chapter Repeat. 2. Touch the [ ] key again for Title Repeat. 3. Touch the [ ] key again to turn off the repeat playback. Repeat A B Select the desired passage to play back. 1. Touch the [A B] key to select the Repeat loop starting position. 2.
1 2 3 4 5 9 6 7 8 11 12345678- Play/Pause key Eject key Main Menu key Stop Playback key Previous Track key Next Track key Audio Settings key List key 12 13 14 9 - Fast Forward key 10 - Fast Backward key 11 - Media Information 12 - User (Name, Artist, Album) Information 13 - Track Play number 14 - Track Play time Pausing Playback 1. Touch the [ ] key to pause playback. 2. To resume playback, touch the [ ] key again. Skipping a Track (searching) Touch the [ ] or [ ] key during playback.
DVD Video Player Operations English Owner’s Manual Other various play functions 1. Touch the [List] key to display the Disc List screen. 2. Touch the key of the function you want to play: Repeat [ ]: Touch once to start a single track repeat. Touch again to activate repeat all. To turn repeat off, press same key again. • Repeat symbols are displayed in the info window above the song list. Shuffle [ ]: Touch the key to shuffle the tracks during playback. Touch the key again to turn off the feature.
English English DVD Video Player Operations Owner’s Manual • Number of files or folders 1. The maximum allowable number of folders is 255 (including root directory); the maximum allowable number of files is 512 (max. 255 per folder). This represents the maximum number of tracks that can be played back. 2. Tracks are played in the order that they were recorded onto a disc. (Tracks might not always be played in the order displayed on the PC).
DVD Video Player Operations English Owner’s Manual Playing MP3 folders When selected for play, files and folders (Folder Search, File Search or Folder Select) are accessed in the order in which they were written to the media. As a result, the order in which they are expected to be played may not match the order in which they are actually played. You may be able to set the order in which MP3/WMA files are to be played by assigning file names beginning with play sequence numbers such as “01” to “99”.
English Confirming Your Radio ID 1. Touch the [KEY] key on the SIRIUS Menu display to display the keypad. Enter “0” and press “OK”. Your SIRIUS ID (12-digit number) will be displayed. Owner’s Manual This function is available when a Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver is connected through the dedicated connection. This unit is recommended to be used with the following receiver: SIRIUS Satellite Radio Receiver: SC-C1 Note: SIRIUS satellite radio is a subscription service.
Sirius Satellite Radio Operations English Owner’s Manual Recalling the preset station A total of 20 satellite radio stations can be stored in the receiver’s memory. You can access the presets by touching the Presets keys. This allows you to store your favorite satellite radio stations in the memory for later recall. 1. Touch the [Band] key to enter the preset list to select or save your presets. 2. Touch the corresponding preset displayed station to start play.
English English 7. ACCESSORIES iPod/iPhone Operations Notes on using Apple iPod/iPhone • Do not connect an iPod/iPhone to this unit with a headphone connected to the iPod/ iPhone. • After the iPod/iPhone has been connected to this unit, the iPod’s buttons are disabled for operation in the Music mode. • In the Video mode, do not operate the iPod’s buttons. • When in the iPod mode, a special iPod/iPhone control screen is displayed different from the main screens for other modes.
iPod/iPhone Operations English Owner’s Manual Note: • Note that not all iPod/iPhone devices are compatible to output video to this unit. [ ] Previous Track key • Touch this key to play the previous track. [ ] Next Track key • Touch this key to play the next track. [Audio Settings] key • Touch this key to switch to the Audio menu for setting the audio settings. [ ] Fast Forward key • Touch this key to fast forward the track selection.
English English USB Operations Notes on using USB memories • General notes • When no data is present, the message “NO FILE” will be displayed. • Notes on the MP3/WMA files • This system can play the MP3/WMA files stored in the USB memory. • This system cannot play DivX files stored in the USB memory. • Set the Sampling Frequency to: For MP3 files: • MPEG1 Layer3: 32, 44.1, or 48 kHz • MPEG2 Layer3: 16, 22.05, or 24 kHz • MPEG2.5 Layer3: 8, 11.025, or 12 kHz For WMA files: 32, 44.
Bluetooth Audio Player Operations English Owner’s Manual Some Bluetooth cellular phones have the audio features, and some portable audio player support the Bluetooth feature. These devices will be called as “Bluetooth audio players” in this manual. This system can play audio data stored in a Bluetooth audio player. Note: • This system will not operate or may operate improperly with some Bluetooth audio players. • For detailed information on the playable Bluetooth audio players, see our home page: www.
Fast Forward and Fast Backward 1. Touch and hold the [ ] or [ ] key during playback. The system enters the fast backward or fast forward playback mode during touching the key. Releasing the key resumes the normal speed playback. When the connection with your Bluetooth cellular phone is established, the following functions are available on this unit: • Listening to your telephone calls on the car speakers. • Answering to an incoming call. • Making a call using the Ten-Key pad screen.
Bluetooth Telephone Operations English Owner’s Manual Setting Automatic Connection The system automatically reconnects the cellular phone after the connection is lost or the system is restarted. • The factory default setting is “Manual”. Touch the [Manual] or [Auto] key of the Automatic [Connect] item to set the function preference. Selecting Microphone You can select the microphone to be used. • The factory default setting is “Internal”.
Answering to an Incoming Call When a call comes in, the following Telephone Interrupt screen appears. English Owner’s Manual Making a Call Using the Phone Book You can use the Phone Book data obtained from the cellular phone to make a call from this unit. Note: • Before using this function, the Phone Book data must be sent from the cellular phone • Only the Phone Book items with at least one telephone number registered in the captured Phone Book data are displayed on the Phone Book screen. 1.
HD Radio Operations English Owner’s Manual This function is available when an HD Radio tuner is connected. This unit can control the following HD Radio tuner: • HD Radio Module (THD400) Note: • Be sure to disconnect power before connecting/disconnecting the HD Radio tuner. • Not all areas offer HD Radio broadcasts • HD Radio stations may not always broadcast subchannels • Volume levels of HD Radio stations may vary. Increase the volume gradually from the minimal setting after the channel is selected.
Preset Scan The Preset Scan receives the stations stored in the preset memory in order. This function is useful when searching for the desired station in memory. 1. Touch the [Band] key to select the desired band. (FM or AM) 2. Touch the [PS] key to start the Preset Scan. 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. HD Radio Subchannel Function 1.
AUX In / AV In Operations English Owner’s Manual External peripheral devices, including a game console, camcorder, navigation unit, iPod/ iPhone, etc. can be connected to the AUX IN or AV IN connector on the back of this unit using the A/V media cables. WARNING For your safety, the driver should not watch the VTR, etc. or operate the controls while driving. Please note that watching and operating the VTR, etc. while driving are prohibited by law in some countries.
Advanced Audio Settings 1. Touch the [Audio] key to set: Bass Freq, Treble Freq, and Bass Q-Factor. 2. Touch the desired tab key to make the desired audio adjustments. • Bass Freq Select the desired bass center adjustment frequency: 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz • Treble Freq Select the desired treble center adjustment frequency:10KHz,12.5KHz,15KHz,17.5KHz • Bass Q-Factor Select the desired bass Q-Factor: 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, 2.0. Regional Preference Settings 1.
Setup Operations English Owner’s Manual • Parental control Touch this key to set the DVD Rating Restriction level: 1. Kid Safe 2. G 3. PG 4. PG-13 5. PG-R 6. R 7. NC-17 8. Adult Other Settings 1. Touch the [Other] key to set: Anti-theft code, Anti-theft Lock, Bluetooth Status, Bluetooth Speaker Output, Blinking LED, Beep, GPS Time Sync, DST, and Unit Reset. 2. Touch the desired tab key and perform the adjustments. • Anti-theft code Touch this tab to change your anti-theft lock code.
English English 8. TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL Cause Measure Power does not turn on. (No sound is produced.) Fuse is blown. Replace with a fuse of the same amperage. If the fuse blows again, consult your store of purchase. Incorrect wiring. Consult your installation center. The microprocessor has malfunctioned due to noise, etc. Turn off the power and open the operation panel. Press the reset button with a thin rod. Note: When the Reset button is pressed, turn off the ACC power.
USB DEVICE English Owner’s Manual Problem Cause Measure USB device cannot be inserted. The USB device has been inserted with wrong direction. Reversing the connection direction of the USB device, try it again. The USB connector is broken. Replace with a new USB device. The USB device is damaged. Connectors are loose. Disconnect the USB device and reconnect. If the device is still not recognized, try replacing with a different USB device. No sound heard with the display “NO FILE” shown.
AM Tuner Frequency Range: 530 kHz to 1710 kHz Usable Sensitivity: 28 dBμV DVD Player System Digital Versatile Disc System with CDDA capable Usable discs: DVD video disc, Compact disc Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Sound/Noise Ratio: 95 dbA (1W Ref) Dynamic Range: 95 dB (1 kHz) Distortion: 0.05% Video system: NTSC Audio/Video Input Audio input voltage: 300 μVrμs (low) Audio input voltage: 600 μVrμs (med) Audio input voltage: 950 μVrμs (high) Video input voltage: 1.
English INSTALLATION /WIRE CONNECTION GUIDE Owner’s Manual CONTENTS 1. Before Starting.................................................................... 46 2. Package Contents .............................................................. 46 3. General Cautions ................................................................ 46 4. Cautions On Installation ..................................................... 47 5. Installing The Main Unit ...................................................... 48 6.
4. If you have to do any work on the car body, such as drilling holes, consult your car dealer before hand. 5. Use the enclosed screws for installation. Using other screws can cause damage. (Figure 4) Chassis Owner’s Manual VZ400 English 1. Prepare all articles necessary for installing the source unit before starting. 2. This model features an operation panel that slides forward.
5. Installing the Main Unit English Owner’s Manual This unit is designed for fixed installation in the dashboard. 1. When installing the main unit in NISSAN vehicles, use the parts attached to the unit and follow the instructions in Figure 6. When installing the main unit in TOYOTA vehicles, use the parts attached to the vehicle and follow the instructions in Figure 7. 2. Wire as shown in Section 7. 3. Reassemble and secure the unit in the dashboard and set the face panel and center panel.
English Install by using parts attached to the vehicle. (Screws marked vehicle.) English Installing the Main Unit in TOYOTA Vehicle are attached to the Owner’s Manual Main Unit 8- 8-Hexagonal Hexagonal screws screw (M5x8) (M5 Center Panel (* 2 ) 8) Mounting bracket Mounting bracket (1 pair for (1 pair the for left the left and right sides) *3 and right sides) Figure 77 Figure *2 Some panel openings are too small for the unit depending on the vehicle type and model.
6. Cautions on Wiring English Owner’s Manual 1. Be sure to turn the power off before wiring. 2. Be particularly careful where you route the wires. Keep them well away from the engine, and exhaust pipe, etc. Heat may damage the wires. 3. If the fuse should blow, check to see if the wiring is correct. If a fuse is blown, replace it with a new one of the same amperage rating as the original (15A FUSE). 4. To replace the fuse, remove the old fuse on the back of the unit and insert the new one.
Connector Cable Sirius Navigation Connection Black Antenna Cable SIRIUS CONNECT VEHICLE TUNER Refer to page 53 HD Radio™ Tuner Module HD Radio GPS Navigation Module White Connector Cable Black Yellow Antenna Monitor Video Out Red Gray White Red Black White White Purple Red Red Line Out Front R Line Out Front L Line Out Rear R Line Out Rear L Subwoofer 1 4-Channel Amplifier Subwoofer 2 iPod/iPhone Red Audio/L White Audio/R Video In Yellow Connector Cable Black Camera Video Out Yellow
English VZ400 HD Radio™ Tuner Module Sirius Connector Cable Black Antenna Cable SIRIUS CONNECT VEHICLE TUNER Owner’s Manual White Radio Antenna Jack iPod/iPhone Refer to page 53 Navigation Connection Black Yellow Yellow Video White Black White Audio/L Red Red External Microphone Connection Red Audio/R Connector Cable Red Purple White Red Black White Red Gray White Line Out Subwoofer Line Out Rear R 4-Channel Amplifier Line Out Rear L Line Out Front R Line Out Front L Yellow Monitor
English English Owner’s Manual Yellow +12V main power Black Ground Purple Purple/Black Red Gray Gray/Black White White/Black Green Green/Black Blue/White Rear right + Rear right +12V accessory Front right + Front right Front left + Front left Rear left + Rear left Amplifier turn-on cord Orange/White Illumination Blue Auto antenna Brown Phone interrupt (*1) Grass-green Purple/White Parking brake cord Reverse gear cord Note: *1: Connecting the PHONE INTERRUPT terminal The phone interrupt will mute
English Connecting the parking brake cord Owner’s Manual Connect the cord to parking brake lamp ground in the meter panel. Note: • Connecting the parking brake cord to lamp ground allows you to watch iPod/iPhone video/DVD video/AV input when the parking brake is engaged. • When the parking brake cord is not connected, the monitor will not show any video sources.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
