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VS715
DIGITAL MEDIA
PLAYER
OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE If you do not have the required knowledge and experience to WARNING! successfully complete the installation, we strongly recom- THE CLARION VS715 STAND-ALONE DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER mend consulting an authorized Clarion Dealer about profes- DESIGNED FOR REAR SEAT VIEWING OF DVD OR CD-VIDEO MEDIA RECORDINGS ONLY. sional installation options. DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED FOR VIEW- TABLE OF CONTENTS ING BY THE DRIVE
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 2 VS715 STAND ALONE DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER • Multi-language function DVD video can store up to INTRODUCTION eight languages for one film; select the language of pref- DVD video is a high-quality digital video source that pro- erence. The languages stored on the disc can be selected vides crisp and clear images. One 12 cm disc contains either from the DVD’s Main Menu settings while in the on- one film or up to four hours of music content. screen menu (see p
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 3 OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE • Chapter/Track Playback: Skip backwards on a DVD to The VS715 has standard features which includes: start the current chapter over or skip back to the previous • Built-in Remote Sensor standard in the front panel for chapter played. Skip forward on a DVD to advance to in-dash operation of the unit without the need of an exter- the next chapter or advance multiple chapters ahead. nal IR Sensor. • Repeat Function allows
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 4 VS715 STAND ALONE DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER • Do not use any liquid or aerosol cleaners, anti-static spray, CARE AND MAINTENANCE or thinner to clean the disc surface. DVD Care • Do not allow coins, cleaning cloths, papers and other • Always handle the disc by the edges. Never touch the objects to be pushed into the DVD slot. These objects surface. To remove fingerprints and dust, use a soft cloth could connect with a voltage point inside the VS715 and and
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 5 OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE hot environment (e.g., closed windows on a hot summer Discs that cannot be played back. day, direct path of heater vent, etc.). It may not be possible to playback some CDs recorded on a • Avoid using the unit under the following conditions: CD-R units. CD discs recorded on a CD-RW units cannot be – After extended parking on an extremely hot or cold day. played back. The DVD video player cannot playback DVD- – Near stro
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 6 VS715 STAND ALONE DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER DESCRIPTION OF REAR CONNECTORS 3 REMOTE SENSOR INPUT (3.5 mm Plug) Connect the IR Sensor lead from any Clarion monitor to the back of the VS715 to use the supplied IR Remote Control. NOTE: The IR sensor mounted in all Clarion monitors, such as the VMA7191, can be connected directly to the remote sen- sor input to function as the remote eye for the player. 4 DIGITAL OUTPUT CONNECTOR (Toslink) Use to connect direct
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 7 OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE DESCRIPTION OF FRONT CONTROLS Figure 2. The VS715’s front control and slot. 6 DVD INSERTION SLOT 8 IR SENSOR Insert a DVD disc directly into the loading slot. The unit Built-in IR Remote Sensor standard in the front panel for will automatically load the disc and start playback. in-dash operation of the unit without the need of an external IR Sensor. 7 EJECT BUTTON Press the eject button to remove the DVD disc. If eject
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 8 VS715 STAND ALONE DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER DESCRIPTION OF IR REMOTE CONTROL 1 POWER Button Press to power the unit ON or OFF. 2 1 2 EJECT Button Press the EJ button to eject DVD/CD disc media from the player. 3 AUX Button 8 3 Changes audio and video input source selection to the auxiliary inputs. 0 q 4 ENTER Button 5 4 Toggles the selection of the on-screen menu choices. 9 6 7 5 MENU Button p a Press this button to display the DVD’s Main Menu and w e sub-m
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 9 OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE at 2X normal playback. Press rapid preview multiple 8 9 JOG UP/DN Buttons times to advance to 4X, 8X, 20X. Press PLAY to cancel Scrolls UP or DN through screen options while in the on- Rapid Preview to view a desired video segment. screen main menu. y PLAY/PAUSE Button 0 q JOG LEFT/RIGHT Buttons Press to start playback of DVD disc media. While in play Scrolls LEFT or RIGHT through screen options while in mode, press
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 10 VS715 STAND ALONE DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER a TITLE Button Press TITLE button to display the DVD’s Main Menu and Sub-Menus. 2 Using The IR Remote Control IR Remote Control has “Glow In The Dark” buttons for easi- er night operation. Inside the vehicle, simply aim the IR Remote Control directly at the Clarion monitor or the front of the VS715 and press any desired button. For best results, also note the following: • Aim the IR Remote Control from no furthe
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E E N N T T E E R R VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 11 OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE DESCRIPTION OF DVD MAIN MENU & SUB-MENUS IR REMOTE IR REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL PWR EJ PWR EJ MUTE DISP MUTE DISP Figure 5. Main Menu for optional selections. Figure 6. Sub-Menu for Chapter List. Scrolling through the DVD’s Menus 3. Select items from sub-menus using the JOG LEFT/RIGHT or JOG UP/DN buttons then press the ENTER button. 1. Press the MENU button on the IR Remote Control during playback, and
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 12 VS715 STAND ALONE DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER Turning on the Display Status Screen DESCRIPTION OF VS715 DISPLAY STATUS SCREEN 1. Press the DISP button on the IR Remote Control during playback, and the Display Status Menu will appear on the screen. • Pressing the button once only displays the Playback status symbol, Playback time, and Remaining time. Playback is unaffected while the status display is overlayed. 2. Press the DISP button again on the IR Remote C
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 13 OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE Turning on or off the power DVD OPERATIONS WITH THE VS715 NOTE: Do not use the Mutimedia system for long periods of time with the engine off. The car’s battery can be drained and reduce the service life of the battery. 1. Press the PWR button on the IR Remote Control and the DVD video display will appear on-screen. 2. Press the PWR button on the IR Remote Control to turn the unit power off. Switching Input A/V Source N
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 14 VS715 STAND ALONE DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER • Most DVD video disc will automatically start playback by DVD’s Main Menu using the JOG buttons then press displaying the DVD’s Main Menu on-screen. Some DVD ENTER on the IR Remote Control. discs may automatically start playback from the first NOTE: If the power button or the ignition is shut off, the DVD will chapter. resume play at the exact spot where playback was interrupted. • When playing back a double-side
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 15 OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE • While in Slow Preview the Display Status Screen is acti- • Some buttons are not available depending on the DVD vated along the top of the screen. video disc used. The speed of the search also depends on the DVD video disc used. 2. Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback. • While in Rapid Preview or Rapid Review the Display Slow Review Status Screen is activated along the top of the screen. 1. Press the SLOW R
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 16 VS715 STAND ALONE DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER • Some buttons may not be available depending on the Chapters function. At the end of the last chapter on the DVD video used. DVD disc, play will automatically resume from the first chapter. • While in Chapter Ahead or Chapter Back the Display Status screen is activated along the top of the screen. • When the Repeat All function is chosen, the display will When the chapter is found, the display disappears and mome
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 17 OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE Inserting and Ejecting CD Disc Media CD OPERATIONS WITH THE VS715 1. Insert the CD audio disc in the slot with the label side upward. When the disc has been inserted halfway, it is automatically pulled in the unit. The display will show READING, CD-DA, then PLAY in the upper left corner. • An inserted CD audio disc will automatically start play- back by displaying the CD Display Status on the screen. NOTE: If the powe
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 18 VS715 STAND ALONE DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER Stopping CD Playback 1. Press the CHAPTER/TRACK AHEAD button during playback to advance to the start of the next track. 1. Press the STOP button on the IR Remote Control. NOTE: Press the Chapter/Track Ahead button multiple times to NOTE: When the STOP is pressed the CD will start playback advance multiple tracks ahead. from the beginning when PLAY is pressed again. 2. Press the CHAPTER/TRACK BACK button during play
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VS715OMRev0.qxd 1/25/01 4:19 PM Page 19 OWNER’S MANUAL/INSTALLATION GUIDE • When the Repeat One function is chosen, the display will INSTALLATION AND WIRING momentarily display “REPEAT [ONE]” in the upper left VS715 Wiring for the 3-Pin Power Harness corner of the screen. The display will return to normal after one second if the RPT button is not pressed again. Fuse (Not Supplied) Yellow 2. Press the RPT button again to activate the Repeat All + - tracks function. At the end of the last tr
