Kenwood KVT-925DVD Instruction Manual

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4 EnglishEnglishTo prevent injury and/or fire, take the followingprecautions:• Ensure that the unit is securely installed. Otherwise itmay fly out of place during collisions and other jolts.• When extending the ignition, battery or ground wires,make sure to use automotive-grade wires or other wireswith an area of 0.75mm2 (AWG18) or more to preventcable deterioration and damage to the cable coating.• To prevent short circuits, never put or leave any metallicobjects (e.g., coins or metal tools) inside the unit.• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells, turnoff the power immediately and consult your Kenwooddealer.• Do not touch the liquid crystal fluid if the LCD isdamaged or broken due to shock. The liquid crystal fluidmay be dangerous to your health or even fatal.If the liquid crystal fluid from the LCD contacts your bodyor clothing, wash it off with soap immediately.To prevent damage to the machine, take thefollowing precautions:• Make sure to ground the unit to a negative 12V DCpower supply.• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit.• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct sunlightor excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid places with toomuch dust or the possibility of water splashing.• Do not subject the faceplate to excessive shock, as it isa piece of precision equipment.• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with theprescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong ratingmay cause your unit to malfunction.• To prevent short circuits when replacing a fuse, firstdisconnect the wiring harness.• Do not use any screws except for the ones provided.The use of improper screws might result in damage tothe main unit.• You cannot view video pictures whilst the vehicle ismoving. To enjoy TV/video pictures, find a safe place topark and engage the parking brake.• If you experience problems during installation, consultyour Kenwood dealer.• If the unit does not seem to be working right, trypressing the reset button first. If that does not solve theproblem, consult your Kenwood dealer.Screen brightness during low temperaturesWhen the temperature of the unit falls such as duringwinter, the liquid crystal panel's screen will become darkerthan usual. Normal brightness will return after using themonitor for a whilst.Audio units you can control from theKVT-925DVD Receiver (in November of 2003):KDC-CPS89, KDC-CPS87, KDC-CPS85, KDC-C719,KDC-C717, KDC-C715, KDC-C669, KDC-C667, KDC-C665,KDC-C469, KDC-C465, KDC-D301, KMD-D401,KTC-9090DAB, KDV-C820, KDC-C719MP, KCA-HF521,KPA-SS100, KPA-CP100 (Set the "O-N" switch to "N"position if provided.)Navigation units you can control from theKVT-925DVD Receiver (in November of 2003):KNA-DV3200, KNA-DV2200Loading and Replacing the battery1. Use two "AAA"-size batteries.Slide the cover while pressingdownwards to remove it asillustrated.2. Insert the batteries with the +and - poles aligned properly,following the illustration insidethe case.Store unused batteries out of the reach of children. Contacta doctor immediately if the battery is accidentallyswallowed.Do not set the remote on hot places such as above thedashboard.• The provided batteries are intended for use in operationchecking, and their service life may be short.• When the remote controllable distance becomes short,replace both of the batteries with new ones.Cleaning the panel and monitorWhen the operator panel and monitor panels are dirty, wipeand clean them using a soft cloth (such as a commerciallyavailable silicon coated cloth). When contaminatedexcessively, clean them using a cloth dipped in a neutraldetergent first, then remove the detergent using a dry cloth.Do not use a hard cloth and a volatile chemical (such as analcohol). If used, the panel surface may be scratched orprinted letters may be erased.Cleaning the disc slotAs dust can accumulate in the disc slot, clean itoccasionally. Your discs can get scratched if you put themin a dusty disc slot.Lens FoggingRight after you turn on the car heater in cold weather, dewor condensation may form on the lens in the disc player ofthe unit. Called lens fogging, discs may be impossible toplay. In such a situation, remove the disc and wait for thecondensation to evaporate. If the unit still does not operatenormally after a whilst, consult your Kenwood dealer.The marking of products using lasers (Except forsome areas)The label is attached to the chassis/case and says that thecomponent uses laser beams that have been classified asClass 1. It means that the unit is utilizing laser beams thatare of a weaker class. There is no danger of hazardousradiation outside the unit.CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT2WARNINGNOTE2CAUTION2WARNINGBefore UseRegion codes in the worldThe DVD players are given a region code according to the country or area it is marketed, as shown in the following map.Icons on the DVD discsUnplayable discsThis player cannot play back any of the following discs.• DVD-ROM/DVD-RAM discs • HQ-VCD discs• CDV discs (Only the audio part can be reproduced) • CD-G/CD-EG/CD-EXTRA discs (Only the audio can be reproduced)• Photo CD discsAlso, you cannot play back the DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs if not recorded in the DVD-Video or DVD-Audio format.English 5124154521263The illustrations of the display and the panel appearing in thismanual are examples used to explain more clearly how thecontrols are used. Therefore, what appears on the display in theillustrations may differ from what appears on the display on theactual equipment, and some of the illustrations on the displaymay represent something impossible in actual operation.Explanation of icons used on this manualIndicates the key operation on the receiver.Indicates the button you must touch.Indicates the key or joystick operation on the remotecontroller.The initial value of each setup is shown.Gives an additional information or an operation advice.Restrictions due to difference between discsSome DVD and VCD discs can be played only incertain playback modes according to the intentionsof the software producers. As this player playsdiscs according to their intentions, some functionsmay not work as intended by you. Please be sureto read the instructions provided with each disc.When an inhibition icon is displayed on themonitor, it indicates that the disc being played isunder the restriction as described above.InhibitioniconReset buttonIcon DescriptionIndicates the region code where the disc can be played.Number of voice languages recorded with the audio function. The number in the icon indicates the numberof voice languages. (Max. 8 languages)Number of subtitle languages recorded with the subtitle function. The number in the icon indicates thenumber of subtitle languages. (Max. 32 languages)Number of angles provided by the angle function. The number in the icon indicates the number of angles.(Max. 9 angles)Aspect ratios that can be selected. "LB" stands for Letter Box and "PS" for Pan/Scan. In the example on theleft, the 16:9 video can be converted into letter box video.832916:9 LB