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Operating the Advent OCH1 Head Unit

BASICS 

  • Turning the Unit ON or OFF: Press the front panel Power/Volume/Mute control knob to turn the unit on. To turn the unit off , press and hold the front panel Power/Volume/Mute control knob for 2 seconds.
  • Playing a DVD/CD/MP3 Disc: Turn the unit on. Insert a DVD/CD/MP3 disc into the disc slot, label side up. Playback begins when a disc is inserted.
  • Selecting Audio/Video Sources, Navigation or System Settings: Press the front panel MENU button or touch screen Menu icon to view the Main Menu Screen. Press the touch screen Disc, Radio, XM Radio, iPod, Rear LCD, Navigation, AV IN, USB, Bluetooth or Settings icon. The icon is gray if the source is not available.
  • Adjusting the Volume: To increase or decrease the volume level, rotate the front panel Power/Volume/ Mute control knob. The unit’s front panel screen will display the volume level for 3 seconds. The volume level ranges from 0 to 60. Navigation, Bluetooth, and OnStar/Bluelink (if equipped) volume can be adjusted independently of the radio volume by rotating the Power/Volume/Mute control knob. The navigation must be talking, Bluetooth must be in a call, and OnStar/ Bluelink must be activated when making the volume adjustment. When exiting Navigation, Bluetooth, and OnStar/Bluelink, the volume will return to the previous source volume level.
  • Muting the Audio: Press the front panel Power/Volume/Mute control knob to mute the audio from the unit. The Mute Indicator is displayed on the LCD screen. Press the Power/ Volume/Mute control knob again to restore the audio volume to its previous level. Adjusting the volume or using any of the audio setup features cancels the mute function.

Main Menu

The Main Menu Screen allows you to select an audio/video source for your vehicle’s front and rear zone. In addition, you may access the Navigation or System Setup functions.

  • Mute Indicator: This indicator is displayed when the volume is muted.
  • Time Display: This indicator displays the time as entered by the user in the Settings Menu.
  • Disc Icon: Press this icon to access the CD/DVD/ MP3 Controls Screens. The screen that appears depends on the type of disc that you have inserted. This icon is gray (not functional) if a CD/DVD/MP3 disc is not inserted.
  • Radio Icon: Press this icon to access AM/FM Radio Screen.
  • XM Radio Icon: Press this icon to access the XM Satellite Radio Screen. This icon is gray (not functional) if your vehicle is not equipped with XM Satellite Radio.
  • iPod Icon: Press this icon to access the iPod/iPhone Screen. This icon is gray (not functional) if an iPod/iPhone is not connected to the Media Link.
  • Rear LCD Icon: Press this icon to access the Rear LCD Screen. This screen allows a user to control DVD video in the rear of a vehicle equipped with rear monitors.
  • Navigation Icon: Press this icon to access the Navigation Screen.
  • AV IN Icon: Press this icon to access the Audio/ Video Input Screen. This icon is gray (not functional) if an audio/video device is not connected to the Media Link.
  • USB Icon: Press this icon to access the contents of a USB device. This icon is gray (not functional) if a USB device is not connected to the Media Link.
  • Bluetooth Icon: Press this icon to access the Bluetooth Screen.
  • Settings Icon: Press this icon to access the Settings Screen.
  • Orange/Blue Icon: Press this icon to switch between an orange or blue menu display. NOTE: Video will turn off and audio will mute for approximately ten seconds as the unit switches between the orange and blue menus.
  • Night/Day Icon: Press this icon to dim or brighten the display. The display will dim when night mode is selected and brighten when day mode is selected. This icon is gray (not functional) when the Auto Dimmer setting is turned on in the settings menu.
  • Screen Off Icon: Press this icon to turn the display off. Touch the screen to resume normal display.
  • Dark, Soft, and Bright Icons: Press the Dark, Soft or Bright icons to adjust the screen brightness to suit your preferences.

Rear LCD Screen Operation

The unit allows two sources to be played simultaneously. For example, the unit’s screen can be set to the radio function while the rear passengers can watch a DVD video using an optional rear monitor. The unit provides for connection of up to two additional monitors (sold separately) for rear passengers. Perform the following to control the rear monitor(s):

  1. Turn on the rear monitor(s). Please refer to the owner’s manual that came with your monitor(s) for instructions.
  2. Insert the media (DVD, CD etc) to be viewed into the unit.
  3. Access the Main Menu Screen and press the Rear LCD icon.
  4. Use the on screen controls to control rear zone playback.

NOTE: You cannot change or control the front zone source from the rear zone video screen.

  • MENU Icon: Press this icon to return to the Main Menu Screen.
  • Previous Icon: Press this icon to play the previous DVD chapter or CD track.
  • Play/Pause Icon: Press this icon to begin playback. Press the icon again to pause playback.
  • Next Icon: Press this icon to advance to the next DVD chapter or CD track.
  • Stop Icon: Press this icon to stop disc playback. To resume playback, press the icon again..

AV IN Operation

You can play back audio/video from an external device connected to the unit.

NOTE: Your audio/video device must be connected to the Media Link using an audio/video adapter cable that is available separately.

NOTE: The unit can not directly control external devices connected to the Media Link. Please refer to the owner’s manual that came with your external device for instructions.

  • MENU Icon: Press this icon to return to the Main Menu Screen.
  • EQ - Equalizer Icon: Press this icon to access the equalizer controls.
  • Audio Icon: Press this icon to access the audio controls.

Setup Screen: When full screen video is displayed, touch the LCD screen to view the Setup Screen.

NOTE: The Setup Screen will turn off automatically if no selection is made within four seconds or if any other button is pressed.

  • Back Icon: Press this icon to return to the Main Menu Screen.
  • Setup Icon: Press this icon to access the Picture Adjustment Screen. When watching a video, the color, tint, contrast or brightness levels can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Adjustment Bar Icon: Press the Left or Right cursor icons to decrease or increase the desired setting by one increment.

USB Operation

You can control a USB device via the touch screen to access audio files stored on that device.

NOTE: Your USB device must be connected to the Media Link.

NOTE: This unit is capable of playing most recordable media formats. However, due to the variety of media manufacturers, software, and recording methods, playback can not be guaranteed.

  • MENU Icon: Press this icon to return to the Main Menu Screen.
  • EQ - Equalizer Icon: Press this icon to access the equalizer controls.
  • Audio Icon: Press this icon to access the audio controls.
  • Playlist Icon: Press this icon to access the Playlist Screen. The Playlist Screen allows you to search for music or video files stored in your USB device. Press a list box item to display contents of a directory or begin playback of that item, as applicable. Press the Scroll Down icon to view the next page in the menu list or the Scroll Up icon to view the previous page. Back Icon: Press this icon to return to the USB Screen. Prev Icon: Press this icon to view the previous page. Next Icon: Press this icon to view the next page.
  • Mute Icon: Press this icon to mute the audio output.. The mute indicator will appear. Press this icon again to un-mute the volume. The mute indicator disappears.
  • Previous Icon: Press this icon to play the previous file.
  • Play/Pause Icon: Press this icon to begin playback. Press this icon again to pause playback.
  • Next Icon: Press this icon to play the next file.
  • Shuffle Icon: Press this icon to play tracks in the directory in a random order. Press this icon again to turn the shuffle feature off.
  • Repeat Icon: Press this icon during playback to repeat playback of the current track. The icon will light and the track will repeat. Press this icon a second time cancel repeat. The icon will dim and playback of the remainder of the playlist will resume.

Audio/Equalizer Controls

Audio Controls: The audio control screen allows you to easily adjust your audio system to meet the acoustical characteristics of your vehicle. The acoustical characteristics vary depending on the type of vehicle and measurements. For example, proper setting of the audio controls boosts the effects of the cabin equalizer.

  • Loudness Control: Loudness automatically alters the frequency response curve of audio to make it sound more natural when played at a lower volume level. Press the ON icon to turn Loudness compensation on. Press the OFF icon to turn Loudness compensation off.
  • Sub Control: Press the ON icon to turn the vehicle’s subwoofer on (if equipped). Press the OFF icon to turn the vehicle’s subwoofer off.
  • Sub Filter Control: This control changes the frequency response level of the subwoofer (if equipped). Depending on your preferences, press the 80, 120 or 160 icons to choose 80 Hz, 120 Hz or 160 Hz, respectively.
  • Sub Level Adjustment Bar Icon: This control adjusts the subwoofer volume (if equipped). Press the Left or Right cursor icons to decrease or increase the desired setting by one increment.
  • Fader Controls: Press the left (L) or right (R) icons to adjust the left/right balance, or press the front (F) or right (R) icons to adjust the front/rear fade.

Equalizer Controls: The Equalizer Screen features a 9-band graphic equalizer that allows you to easily adjust your audio system to meet the acoustical characteristics of your vehicle. The acoustical characteristics vary depending on the type of vehicle and its measurements.

  • 9-Band Graphic Equalizer: You can manually adjust the 63Hz, 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1KHz, 2KHz, 4KHz, 8KHZ or 18KHz frequency band audio levels. Press and hold the up or down cursor icons to move the highlight on the frequency to be adjusted to a positive or negative value. The audio level values range from -12 to +12.
  • Classical, Pop, and Flat Icons: Press the Classical, Pop or Flat icons to apply a preset equalization level to the unit’s audio output signal. When the equalizer is set to a preset level, the 9-Band Graphic Equalizer audio levels cannot be changed.
  • User 1, User 2, and User 3 Icons: Press the User 1, User 2 or User 3 icons to apply a user-defined equalization level to the unit’s audio output. To set a user-defined level: Use the 9-Band Graphic Equalizer to adjust audio output levels. Press and hold the User 1, User 2 or User 3 icon until the icon lights. Release the icon. The user-defined value is now stored.

Rearview Camera Operation (if Equipped)

The unit is “camera ready.” Before accessing any camera features, you must install a rear video camera. To view the rearview camera:

  1. Turn on the rearview camera in the System Settings.
  2. Place the vehicle’s gear selector to reverse. When the camera is installed, the rear view image of what is behind the vehicle will automatically appear.
  3. When the gear selector is removed from the reverse position, the unit will return to the previous screen.

NOTE: If the camera is not installed and the function is accessed by the gear selector being placed in reverse, a “No signal detected, please check camera.” message will appear, indicating the function is not available. Please turn off the Rearview camera in the System Settings.

 

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