Owner’s manual NX603 FX503 DVD MULTIMEDIA STATION WITH BUILT-IN NAVIGATION & 6.2-INCH TOUCH PANEL CONTROL MULTIMEDIA STATION & 6.
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Contents To Ensure Safe Use …………………… 3 Example: MENU The unit uses a touch panel system that you can operate simply by touching the screen with your fingertip. In this manual, operations performed by touching keys on screen are indicated by the grayed out keys as the example shown below.
English Playing from menus ……………………… 16 Entering a title or chapter number to play a title or chapter ………………………… 16 Setting DVDs ………………………… 16 Switching the audio language/subtitle language/angle ………………………… 16 Adjusting image quality …………………… 16 Switching the screen size ………………… 16 Setting the monitor size ………………… 17 Setting priority language ………………… 17 Setting the parental level ………………… 18 Setting the country code ………………… 18 Listening to music on CDs or discs (MP3/WMA) (NX603 only) ………… 18 Playing discs
Deletion of data from the unit ……… 52 Navigation related (NX603 only) …… Audio related ………………………… Smartphone linking …………………… Rear camera…………………………… Others ………………………………… To protect your privacy... ………………… 52 To protect copyright...
do so might cause fire or electric shock. English Do not use benzene or paint thinner, car cleaner, polish spray, or similar fluids. Use of these fluids inside the vehicle will, for example, cause inflammable gas to ignite and cause fire. Also, use of these for daily care of this product will deform material or cause paint to peel off. Do not leave microSD memory cards within the reach of children. They might swallow them by mistake.
Expanding Systems Before Starting Operations The following describes information you should know before you start using the unit. (NX603 only) (NX603 only) SiriusXM-ConnectTM Vehicle Tuner (sold separately) Expanding visual features Rear Vision Camera English Features available on the unit Expanding audio features Rear Monitor (NX603 only) External Amplifier (NX603 only) iPod®/iPhone® AUX etc. USB Memory ✽ The illustrations for the main unit are of the NX603.
PRECAUTIONS English WARNING s For your safety, the driver should not watch the DVD video/movie data or operate the controls while driving. Please note that watching and operating the DVD video/movie data 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. can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
This document uses the following inline graphics and conventions to indicate operations using the buttons on the operation panel. Names and functions of parts NX603 ✽7 ✽1 5 Number Inline graphic 1 MENU 2 NAVI AV 3 — 4 Smart Access Description of operation Short press This displays the main menu screen. Short press This switches between the current position map screen and currently selected audio screen.
FX503 This document uses the following inline graphics and conventions to indicate operations using the buttons on the operation panel. 6 English ✽1 4 1 Number Inline graphic 1 MENU 2 DISP Short press This switches to the audio screen. 3 VOL+ Short press Use this to adjust the volume of the audiovisual function. VOL- 5 2 ✽2 ✽3 3 ✽4 ✽5 ✽ 1 This is the built-in microphone.
Basic method of use 1 Turn the engine key to the “ACC” or “ON” position. The unit turns on. After the opening screen is displayed, touch OK . The current position map screen or the audio screen is displayed. When the engine key is turned to the “OFF” position, the unit is turned off. MEMO s When the Antitheft Activation function is set, the password entry screen is displayed. p P.
Adjusting numerical values Do not exert unnecessary force when inserting discs. First remove the disc that is already loaded, and then load the new disc. English When and are displayed, numerical values, volume, etc. can be adjusted. Inserting and removing discs (NX603 only) To enjoy data in CD, MP3/WMA or DVD discs, the disc must be loaded into the unit.
Adjusting the audio volume Turn the rotary volume (NX603) or VOL+ and VOL- (FX503). MEMO s VOL+ or VOL- changes the volume continuously. (FX503 only) s The volume of the navigation audio guidance is adjusted by a different operation. (NX603 only) p “Owner’s Manual - Navigation” The AV control bar for quickly accessing audio-visual functions can be displayed. Display content differs according to the currently selected audio-visual type.
Manually selecting the station English 1 2 MENU Tuner or Each touch switches the frequency. The frequency can also be switched by touching the frequency setting area or sliding the frequency setting bar. Preset channel list (Station list) The stereo status, preset channel number and frequency are displayed. Frequency setting bar Automatically registering to lists (auto store) Listening to SiriusXM Satellite Radio Notice s Stations cannot be selected during this operation.
Receiving SiriusXM Satellite Radio 1 MENU 2 or SiriusXM Touching this displays the currently selected Content Info. Presets: In this mode, the channels registered to the preset channels are selected. Categories: In this mode, the channels belonging to the category currently being received are selected. All Channels: In this mode, all channels currently being received are selected.
5 Long press the channel to be overwritten in the preset channel 5 English The password is set for the selected channel. list until you hear a sound The channel currently being received is overwritten to and registered to that channel. Using Parental Control The Parental Control function applies viewing restrictions to channels that are considered inappropriate viewing for children. Channels can be locked by setting passwords for particular channels.
Viewing DVDs (NX603 only) 1 1 s If the driver wants to view video on a DVD, he or she should always stop at a safe place before doing so. Notice s For safety’s sake, view video on a DVD only when the vehicle has stopped. While you are driving, you can enjoy only audio. Load the DVD, or MENU DVD/CD The DVD loaded in the unit is played. Menu keys are displayed by touching the screen. The screen size and play status are displayed.
Playing from menus English DVD video discs are recorded with a DVD menu (disc menu) unique to that disc. The disc menu can be used to quickly play video you want to watch, such as the main title or bonus content. Displayed menus and operation methods differ according to each disc. 1 MENU 2 3 Touch the screen. DVD/CD Top Menu or Menu 1 MENU 2 3 Touch the screen. 4 5 6 Title or Chapter DVD/CD 10Key Search Enter the number.
Full: Cinema: Pan Scan: You can set the menu language, audio language, and subtitle language that are given priority when something is playing. Notice s The recorded monitor size differs according to each disc. Even if the monitor size is set to “Pan Scan” or “Letter Box”, video is automatically played at either of these settings depending on the disc. 1 MENU 2 3 Touch the screen. 4 Select the monitor size. The video is displayed with its height aligned in the vertical direction of the screen.
English Setting the parental level ■ Setting and changing passwords ■ What are parental levels? Set or change the password that is required for setting viewing restrictions. The parental level setting is for applying restrictions to children viewing DVDs. Some DVD videos have parental level settings. There are eight levels 1 through 8, with stricter viewing restrictions being applied as the number becomes smaller.
Playing CDs Load the CD, or MENU 1 DVD/CD The CD loaded in the unit is played. 3 While playing, (rewind) or (fast forward) (long press) Playing the previous/next track 1 Load the MP3/WMA disc, or MENU or Touching returns you to the start of the track, and each additional touch of moves you to the previous track. The track name, artist name and album name currently being played are displayed.
Viewing DivX content (NX603 only) Playing DivX content English WARNING Viewing DivX content DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos. A feature of DivX is that long videos can be compressed to small files with high image quality kept intact.
2 MENU SD or USB / iPod Playing from the folder list/track list Notice s While you are driving, folder lists and track lists cannot be scrolled by flicking. 1 Repeat/shuffle play Scan play 1 MENU 2 Touch the Trick Play key the desired item. SD or USB / iPod select Trick Play key MENU SD or USB / iPod 3 MEMO s Files on the microSD card or USB memory are played in file name order. To change the play order, prefix the file names with a number.
Listening to iPod/viewing iPod video English Connectible iPods The unit supports the following devices: 5th generation iPod, iPod classic®, iPod nano®, iPod touch®, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S. For more details, see the table below. The iPod is not supplied with the unit. Use your own iPod. To play ipod, CCA-750 (sold separately) is required. When an iPod is used on the unit, the iPod firmware must be the most recent. Connectible iPod Remarks iPod (5th generation) Video can be played.
Playing iPods Attention s While you are driving, do not operate the iPod main unit. s Do not leave iPods inside the vehicle. The inside of the vehicle gets hot under the blazing sun, for example, and might cause them to malfunction. The ipod starts to play automatically when CCA-750 (sold separately) is connected to the USB jack on the unit. When the iPod is already connected, play audio by the following procedure. 1 MENU USB / iPod Tracks in the iPod are played.
3 Touch the Trick Play key select the desired item. English Trick Play key Playing under specified conditions You can search for tracks that match specific conditions and play these. Notice s When the playlist is arranged in a multilayer hierarchy, unclear items might be displayed depending on the depth of the hierarchy. (Shuffle play (audio only)) : Cancels shuffle play. : Plays the entire album at random. Tracks in the album are played in order.
Listening to Bluetooth audio Register audio devices compatible with Bluetooth to the unit so that music can be played. Preparations ● When using Bluetooth Audio for the first time, the audio device must be registered (paired) with the unit. p P.29 Attention s Do not leave portable devices inside the vehicle. The inside of the vehicle gets hot under the blazing sun, for example, and might cause them to malfunction. Notice s Use audio devices that are compatible with the Bluetooth protocol.
1 MENU : BT Audio Only the track currently being played is repeated. English 2 3 4 5 : Browse All tracks in the group currently being played are repeated. Select the desired item. All tracks in the Bluetooth Audio device are repeated. Select the track. All song shuffle or group shuffle is canceled. : Play begins from the selected track. Touching returns the screen to : All tracks in the group currently being played are played at random. the screen in step 2.
Watching video from external devices s External input connector jack 1 MENU 2 3 Operate the external device. - A 3.5 mm dia. stereo mini plug can be connected. Thoroughly read the User’s Manual for the audio cable (without resistor) and the device to be connected. - Use the battery, etc. provided with the device as the power supply for that device. Using an external device while it is being charged by the accessory socket on the vehicle sometimes causes noise.
Listening to Pandora Internet radio English The station is sorted in date order or alphabetical order. The screen returns to the screen in step 2. Pandora is an Internet radio service that lets users rate songs as they are played and then selects songs that the user should like. Pandora is not a station that broadcasts, however it is called a station. Users can make their own stations and import stations made by other users. Notice s Free users can skip 12 times in one day as the total of all stations.
4 Select the station. From Artist: The station is made using the name of the artist of the tune currently being played. The station will play tunes associated with the artist of the tune currently being played. Bluetooth-compatible devices such as cellphones can be registered so that incoming and outgoing telephone calls and audio can be played from the unit. If you use a Bluetooth-compatible cellphone, you can use hands free functions using Bluetooth without connecting a cable.
English MEMO s Entry of the PIN is not required on some cellphone models. Also, on some models, the PIN entered on the unit is the same as the PIN on the cellphone or the confirmation screen is displayed. When registering a device, follow the on-screen instructions. s After pairing is completed, the operation of checking the connection is sometimes required on the cellphone. s For details on operations to perform on the cellphone, refer to the User’s Manual for the cellphone.
MEMO s With some cellphone models, incoming calls are automatically rejected when there is an incoming call from a third party during a telephone call. The incoming calls log is not saved. Map screen during a telephone call s When the vehicle moves outside the cellphone service area during a telephone call (i.e.to an area where radio waves cannot be received), the line will be disconnected. The call is disconnected and the current position is displayed.
1 MENU English 2 3 Phone Handset Phonebook Download memory The screen stands by to download the phonebook. 4 Select the download method. Download Phonebook: This downloads the phonebook data from a Bluetooth-compatible cellphone and overwrites and saves the phonebook data on the unit. Note that the previous downloaded data is overwritten and can no longer be used. 5 MEMO s With some cellphone models, the operation of downloading the phonebook from the cellphone is not required.
Using Smart Access What is Smartphone linking? You can connect the unit to your smartphone and operate the various applications that run on your smartphone from the unit. For example, you can output audio that is played from the speakers connected to the unit or display images displayed in applications on the unit. This is called “Smartphone linking.
English Notice s During Smartphone linking, operations on the smartphone are not possible. 1 Connect the smartphone to the unit. Connect iPhones with the video jack of CCA-750 (sold separately) still connected to the VTR cable. 2 Smart Access , or MENU Smart Access Start up Smart Access. The list of linking-related applications installed on the smartphone is displayed. When an application is started up on the smartphone, the screen is switched to the application screen.
Battery related precautions Replacing the battery Notice s When using the remote control for the first time, insert the battery provided with the remote control. How to use the remote control 1 Names and functions of remote control parts English Use only the specified battery. Do not use other batteries. Doing so might cause the battery to burst or leak, or cause fire or injury, and contaminate the surrounding area.
4 TOP MENU button English 5 6 7 8 9 This displays the top menu screen of DVD video. MENU button This displays the top menu screen of DVD video. direction button This selects items in the DVD video menu screen and top menu screen. ENTER button This determines items selected in the DVD video menu screen and top menu screen. SOURCE button This switches the source of the audio mode. When the unit is turned off, this turns the power on.
Adjusting the image quality of the rear camera Touch the screen while the rear camera image is displayed. 2 Display Adjustment If five seconds elapses without you touching the screen, Display Adjustment will be hidden. 3 or of item to adjust 1 2 Touch the screen while the rear camera image is displayed. Guideline Display If five seconds elapses without you touching the screen, Guideline Display will be hidden. 3 Check The guidelines are displayed.
7 , , , Align the marks you made in step 3. English MEMO s Continuously holding , , , allows you to down move all the guide points together. 8 9 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to align all guide points with the marks you made in step 3. Back This saves the settings and displays the regular image in the rear camera. Displaying the quasi bumper line The rear bumper is sometimes not displayed in the rear camera image depending on where the rear camera is installed.
Button Beeps: This selects whether or not to sound a beep when a button or a touch key is operated. (Default: ON) Time: This manually adjusts the time in 1-minute units. (FX503 only) The adjustable range is -59 mins to +59 mins. Clock Format (24h): This switches the clock display format between the 24-hour display and 12-hour display. (Default: ON) Antitheft Indicator: When the engine key is turned off, the illumination on the unit blinks to indicate that the antitheft function is activated.
Making Bluetooth settings English 1 2 MENU Set the Bluetooth connection using the keys. BT Devices Connection: This toggles the Bluetooth function on/off, and registers, switches and deletes Bluetooth-compatible devices. p P.29 In-Car-Device setting: Renames the device already set to the unit and changes the PIN. p P.40 Renaming devices and changing the PIN Notice s Device addresses cannot be changed.
5 Set the sound quality effect. Reset to Factory Setting: This resets the settings of each band to “0”. From the next operation onwards, the same settings can be accessed at step 3. Adjust the Volume Smoother Volume Smoother functions to automatically adjust differences in volume level of all kinds of music sources and scenes and compensate volume.
Troubleshooting No sound is output after a disc is inserted or the disc is immediately ejected. English The following kinds of symptoms sometimes are not malfunctions. First check the following points before you ask for repair of the unit. Navigation related (NX603 only) Symptom Reception can be enabled by removing obstructions, etc. Positioning is sometimes not possible when the placement of the satellite is poor. Display appears by driving the vehicle. Own vehicle is out of position.
Some files or folders cannot be played. Check to see if the microSD card can be used on the unit. p P.47 Cannot insert the microSD card. Insert the microSD card into the loading slot with its label surface face up (NX603). Insert the microSD card into the loading slot with its label surface face down (FX503). Incorrect display Change the write setting to ISO9660-LV1 or LV2 and try writing again. Cannot play from USB memory. Remove the USB memory and insert it again.
● Audio related English Cannot connect Smartphone linking Correctly connect the Bluetooth-compatible cellphone. p P.29 Turn the audio device on. Symptom An error message is displayed and Smartphone linking is not possible. Bluetooth audio Start up the linking-compatible application on the smartphone beforehand. Use audio devices that are compatible with AVRCP. Reconnect the smartphone in a place with good reception. Cancel the connection and reconnect.
The error screen is displayed while the application is in use. Disconnect the connector cable and reconnect it. Or, turn the smartphone off then back on again. Symptom The screen is difficult to view just after the This is due to the properties of the LCD panel, power is turned on. and is not a malfunction. Please wait. The screen is not displayed. Camera image is not displayed. When the screen is hidden, it can be redisplayed by pressing the rotary volume key (NX603) or the POWER (FX503). p P.
Discs that can be used on the unit (NX603 only) English Attention s Do not use the following discs since there is the possibility that they might get scratched or can no longer be removed. - 8 cm CD - Non-standard shaped discs - Dual discs - Discs with labels on them s Do not stick labels on disc surfaces or write on them with a pencil or pen, for example. s When handling discs, take care not to leave fingerprints or scratches on the surfaces.
■ DVD menu DVDs that cannot be played ● Discs whose region number is other than “1” or “ALL” ● Discs recorded in packet write mode ● Discs recorded in hi-vision at home ● DVD-RAM ✽ DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW recorded and finalized in the video mode sometimes cannot be played due to device specifications or environment settings, disc characteristics, or scratches and dirt on the disc.
English MP3 files WMA files ● ID3-Tag: Display of Ver1.x, 2.x album (displayed as Disc Title), track (displayed as Track Title) and artist (displayed as Track Artist) are supported. ● Emphasis: Supported only when playing 44.1 kHz files ● Playable sampling frequencies MPEG1: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz/32 kHz MPEG2: 22.05 kHz/24 kHz/16 kHz MPEG2.5: 11.025 kHz/12 kHz/8 kHz ● Characters in album names sometimes are corrupted depending on the software on the PC where the names were made.
Notes for playing back MP3 and WMA on the unit Music data can be recognized in eight layers of the folder hierarchy (excluding the root) on both microSD cards and USB memory. Only MP3 and WMA music data in these layers is recognized. There is no designation as to which layer data must be placed. Limit the total number of characters in folder names and file names to 250 characters for both 2-byte and 1-byte characters.
Country code Daily care and handling English Country code Entry number Bermuda BM 6677 Canada CA 6765 United States US 8583 Name of country Daily care and handling of main unit Pay attention to the following points when performing daily care on the main unit. ● When performing daily care on the main unit, wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth.
Bluetooth unit Reception frequency: Common sections Rated voltage: Grounding method: Current consumption: 14.4 V (permissible voltage range 10.8 to 15.6 V) Minus ground Approx. 4 A (at 1 W) Power Output: 18 Watts RMS×4 Channels at 4 Ohms and d 1% THD+N Signal to Noise Ratio: 76 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms) Trademarks ● This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Disposal, transfer and resale of this product English The following describes the cautions when reselling or transferring the unit to a third party or disposing of it. Deleting data (initializing) Delete (initialize) all data saved on the unit. 1 2 Deletion of data from the unit When reselling or transferring the unit to a third party or disposing of it, please pay attention to the following points and please delete all data at your own responsibility. To protect your privacy...
INSTALLATION AND WIRE CONNECTION MANUAL Symbol Identification This manual uses symbols and icons to indicate safety precautions and concerns during the installation procedure. Be sure to carefully read and understand each precaution prior to beginning the installation. CAUTION WARNING s Confirm the battery voltage of the vehicle to be installed. This unit is designed only for vehicles with DC 12V power supply.
CAUTION English s Verify wires with a digital multi-meter prior to making any connections. Many new vehicles use multiplexed and/or low voltage circuits that can be damaged if a test light or logic probe is used. s Connect cables appropriately. If a wrong connection is made, this may cause a fire or accident. s When passing cables through the body of the vehicle, use nonconductive grommets. If the coatings of the cables are worn out by rubbing, this may cause an accident, fire or a short circuit.
Installing the Main Unit in a NISSAN Vehicle Installing the Main Unit in a TOYOTA Vehicle Install by using parts attached to the vehicle. (Screws marked are attached to the vehicle.
Vehicles other than NISSAN and TOYOTA English In some cases the center panel may require modification. (Trimming, filing, etc.) 6. REMOVING THE MAIN UNIT CAUTION s After connecting the HDMI and USB cables to the unit, use a cable tie to tie them down. (Figure 6) Cable tie 7. CAUTIONS ON WIRING Fuse (15A FUSE) Fuse holder Figure 5 ● There are various types of fuse holder. Do not let the battery side touch other metal parts.
9. WIRE CONNECTION Refer to the following page. Radio antenna jack English ● Mount the GPS antenna. Stick it surely on a flat plane of the passenger-side dashboard where GPS signal interruption is minimized. ● Wire the GPS antenna cable. Fasten the cable using the Cable holders.
Yellow +12V main power Black English Ground Purple Rear right Purple/Black Rear right Red ■ Connecting the parking brake lead Connect the lead to parking brake lamp ground in the meter panel. ● Connecting the parking brake lead to lamp ground allows you to watch video images when the parking brake is engaged. ● When the parking brake lead is not connected, the monitor will not display video images.
Index Adjusting volume Audio-visual …………………………… Phone …………………………………… AM/FM selection ………………………… Angle(DVD Video) ………………………… Antitheft Activation ……………………… Antitheft Indicator ………………………… Audio Language(DVD Video) …………… Audio Level(AUX) ………………………… Automatic tuning Radio …………………………………… Auto store Radio …………………………………… AUX………………………………………… AV control bar display key ……………… 11 32 11 16 39 39 16 27 11 ■ E 12 26 11 ■ B Balance/Fader …………………………… Bluetooth ………………………………… Bluetooth Audio ………………………… Bluetooth ON/OFF …
■ T English Time ……………………………………… 39 Title/Chapter ……………………………… 16 Tuning SiriusXM Radio ………………………… 13 Tuning from list Radio …………………………………… 12 Turning off the screen …………………… 11 Turning power ON/OFF …………………… 9 ■ U USB memory………………………… 20, 47 ■ V Virtual Bass ……………………………… 40 Vocal Image Control …………………… 40 volume ……………………………………7, 8 Volume Smoother ………………………… 41 ■ W WMA ………………………………… 18, 47 60 NX603/FX503
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