Service Manual CLARION VS755 CAR DVD PLAYER

SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: MOBILE DVD PLAYER IS A CLASS LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS MOBILE DVD PLAYER USES A VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE MOBILE DVD PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: _ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. _ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. _ THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION. VS 7 55 3

T his product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S . patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovis ion C orporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision C orporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing us es only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision C orporation. R everse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Region Management Information: R egion Management Information: This Mobile DVD Player is designed and manufactured to res pond to the R egion Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the R egion number described on the DVD disc does not correspond to the R egion number of this Mobile DVD Player, this Mobile DVD Player cannot play this disc. VS 7 55 SAFETY INFORMATION 4

CONTENTS 1. Introduction ................................................................ 6 2. General Information ................................................... 7 3. Care and Maintenance ................................................ 11 4. General Operation ....................................................... 15 5. Basic Operation ........................................................... 22 6. Advanced Operation ................................................... 32 7. Settings ........................................................................ 36 8. Preference Set Up Menu ............................................. 38 9. Installation ................................................................... 40 10. Glossary ..................................................................... 52 11. Trouble Shooting ........................................................ 53 12. Specifications ............................................................. 54 13. W arranty Information ................................................. 56 VS 7 55 5

1. INTRODUCTION The Clarion VS 755 is a full-featured Digital Media Player designed specifically for the mobile environment. It is intended for use with other C larion multimedia products, and can also be integrated with many other products as part of a complete mobile video solution. With a set of auxiliary audio and video inputs and a digital audio output, the VS 755 can also support use of optional audio/video components such as camcorders, videogames, or digital audio processors. TheVS 755 incorporates many different video output settings to allow the best possible viewing experience, regardless of what type of video monitor you may be using. The VS755 plays DVD discs in NTSC or PAL formats (NTSC is the standard North American video format), C D-Audio discs, and CD-recordable discs with MP3 files. For more details on disc types supported, please see “Discs Played by the VS755.” The remote control (included) provides access to the full set of standard DVD functions, such as subtitle control, digital freeze-frame viewing, viewing from multiple camera angles, selection of various language audio soundtracks, and digital playback at fast or slow speeds. The VS 755 also supports direct access to defined points on a DVD or CD. VS755 6

Note: • The VS 755 is designed to be a component in a full audio/video system. If you have any questions about compatible components, such as system controllers, monitors, FM modulators, or other audio/ video products, please contact your authorized C larion dealer. Accessories Supplied with the VS755 • Infrared (IR ) remote control • E xternal IR R eceiver for optional applications • Power-supply harness and R CA audio and video cables • Assorted mounting hardware • Owner•s Manual / Installation G uide About the Registered Marks T his product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S . patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision C orporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision C orporation, and is intended for limited viewing us es only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision C orporation. R everse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. VS755 GENERAL INFORMATION 7

GENERAL INFORMATION Temperature and Moisture If the player is used while the interior of the vehicle is very cold, condensation may form on the disc or on the internal optical pickup system and prevent proper playing of the disc. If you suspect that condensation is an issue, eject the disc and inspect the playing surface. If necessary, remove the condensation with a clean soft cloth as described above. If you still experience problems with playback, you will need to wait for approximately one hour to allow the VS755 to warm up, and for the condensation to evaporate. If playback issues continue, please see your authorized Clarion dealer. Discs Compatible with VS755 This VS755 is designed and manufactured to play DVD discs with region code 1. Supported Discs Formats Unsupported Formats • DVD video 5, 9, 10, and 18 • DVD-ROM• Video CD • DVD-RW/DVD-RAM • Super Video CD • CDV • CD Audio • CD-G • MP3 (CD-ROM) • DVDs with Region code • JPEG image CD 1 and 0 • Kodak photo CD (previously CDI format) NOTE: As a rule, even Burned CDs are supported, however depending on the blank discs and burning program used, playback difficulties may arise. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT VS755 8

GENERAL INFORMATION Macrovision C opyright protection technology developed by Macrovis ion C orporation. C opyright owners can protect their videocassettes from unauthorized recording on V C R s by us ing Macrovision technology. MP3 Digital audio data compressed in MPE G1 Layer 3 format. MP3 files are approximately ten times smaller than the non-compressed PCM data. OSD (On Screen Display) Information about the disc and player status are displayed directly on the monitor screen. Parental guidance function F requently Termed “P arental C ontrol” or “P arental Management Level”, this function is based on a movie rating assigned by the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America). Depending on the DVD player setting, this classification enables entire DVDs to be blocked for viewing by childrenand teenagers. Note - not all DVD.manufacturers support this rating system. C urrently, the following levels are officially recognized by the MPAA: G (General audience): suitable for all members of the general public including children. P G (P arental G uidance): allowed for general viewing but with parental supervision. VS755 9

GENERAL INFORMATION CAUTION: Any inappropriate use of the device may expose the user to visible/invisible laser rays which exceed the limits for Class 1 laser products. Do not attempt to repair it yourself refer servicing it to a trained Clarion authorized dealer. Copyright Protection This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless other wise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. “Dolby” Digital Manufactured license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and Double-Dsymbolare trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved. VS755 10

CARE AND MAINTENANCE Handling and Cleaning DVDs and CDs • Avoid leaving fingerprints on the discs when handling it, never handle a disc by its edges. • Always store discs in their protective cases. • Always ensure that discs are clean and dry before inserting. • P rotect discs from heat and direct sunlight. Dirt, dust, scratches and warped discs will cause unit malfunction. • DO NOT PUT LABELS ON DISCS . Disc Cleaning Use a dry soft cloth to wipe the surface of a disc. If a disc is es pecially dirty us e a s oft cloth s lightly mois tened with rubbing alcohol. Never use solvents such as benzine, or conventional record cleaners as they may mar the surface of the disc. VS755 Disc Cleaning 11

CARE AND MAINTENANCE Preparing a New Disc New disc may have some roughness around the edge. The DVD player may not work properly or the video/s ound reproduction may skip if such discs are used. Use a ballpoint pen or pencil to remove roughness from the edges of the disc. NOTE: NEVER USE A KNIFE OR ASHARP OBJECT TO REMOVE THE ROUGHNESS AROUND THE EDGES YOU MA Y HARM YOURSELF OR THE DISC! S ervicing the VS 755 DVD Player in the event a problem arises with the VS 755, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the monitor yourself. Opening or attempting to service the monitor will void the warranty; instead, contact a local C larion dealer for assistance. The internal parts are not serviceable by the user. The VS755 is a class I laser product, using a laser which could cause hazardous radiation exposure if improperly disassembled. All warranty service should be performed by an authorized C larion service center. CAUTION! C hanges or modifications to this product not approved by the manufacturer will void the warranty and will violate F C C approval. VS 7 55 12

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