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Features
DVD/CD
Playback
External
Device Controls
Inputs and Outputs
Features
2-DIN Chassis: The Valor
DTS-603W has a 2-DIN chassis (also known as "Double DIN" or size DD), and will
fit in many vehicles with a large dash opening. Unlike many in-dash monitors,
there is no hideaway box; all the inputs and outputs are included within the
unit's chassis. The unit can be ISO-mounted using factory brackets, or
Euro-mounted using the supplied mounting sleeve. As always, please check the
Crutchfield Vehicle Selector to verify fit with your vehicle.
6.5" Motorized TFT LCD Touch Screen:
The Valor Multimedia DTS-603W Double-DIN DVD receiver is equipped with a 6.5" fully motorized
LCD touch screen monitor. The monitor has a total of 336,960 pixels and a
resolution of 1440 (W) x 234 (H). The integrated LCD screen's angle can be
adjusted in 6 steps for better visibility. The LCD monitor
has a 120° horizontal viewing angle (60° left and right), and a 90° vertical
viewing angle (30° up and 60° down). The LCD display features contrast and
brightness adjustments from -10 to +10 for added convenience. The LCD monitor
electronically slides down to insert or eject a disc. The motorized LCD monitor
has a 30 millisecond rise time and a 50 millisecond fall time.
Hard Key Controls: In addition
the unit's touch screen controls the DTS-603W also features hard-key controls
along the right and left frame of the touch panel.
Video Lock-out Feature: For
safety and legal reasons, the DTS-603W features a video lock-out feature to
prevent the viewing of a video source on the unit's LCD monitor while the
vehicle is in motion. To watch a video source on the unit's LCD monitor, the
vehicle must be parked with the ignition in the ACC or ON position and the
parking brake engaged. Rear video screens that are connected to his unit are not
effected by this feature and can be viewed at all times.
DA Converters: The DTS-603W is
equipped with a 6-channel, high performance 24-bit, 192kHz, multi-bit Sigma
Delta modulation digital-to-analog converter for excellent sound quality
reproduction.
Dolby Digital: The Valor
DTS-603W uses a Zoran LSI (Large Scale Integrated Circuit) chip for all 5.1
digital surround sound processing. This state-of-the art chip allows for Dolby
Digital decoding of DVD discs and audio playback through the unit's 5-channel
preamp outputs (Front left/right, Rear left/right and Sub).
AM/FM Tuner: The 2-DIN unit
features a built-in AM/FM tuner with 3 FM bands and 1 AM band that can each hold
12 station presets which gives you a total of 36 FM presets and 12 AM presets to
easily choose from. The unit's presets can be automatically tuned for each
selected FM or AM band. In addition you can scan through a selected band's 12
preset stations. The tuner also features Local Station Seeking which allows you
to only seek radio stations with a strong signals.
EQ: This unit has 10 EQ
presets: Jazz, Pop, Classic, Rock, News, Urban, Rave, Movie, Techno, and Flat.
In the "User" mode, you can adjust the bass and treble levels from -7 to +7.
Loudness: The Loudness function
compensates for deficiencies in sound ranges at low levels. This feature can be
turned On or Off.
Subwoofer Level: The unit
features a dedicated subwoofer preamp output that can be adjusted from -7 to +7
so you can dial in the appropriate amount of subwoofer bass for your system.
Backup Camera: The DTS-603W has
a dedicated backup camera input (composite video jack). When an optional backup
camera is connected, the unit will automatically switch to the camera input
source whenever the vehicle is placed in Reverse gear. You can also switch to
the camera input manually if desired.
Note: The reverse gear detection
wire must be connected to the vehicle's backup lamp circuit in order for this
feature to work.
Remote Control: The unit comes
with a 40-button wireless remote control with a numeric keypad for direct access
of chapters, tracks, and preset stations.
DVD/CD Playback
Disc Compatibility: This unit
is compatible with DVD-Video and DVD-Audio discs, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R. DVD+RW,
Audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, Video CDs, SVCD, and HDCD. It can also play MP3, WMA,
and JPEG files burned onto CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW
discs.
ESP: This unit has electronic
skip protection (ESP) to eliminate skipping. The memory buffer varies with the
type of disc that is being played:
- DVD: 2-3 seconds
- CD-DA: 10 seconds
- MP3: 100 seconds
- WMA: 200 seconds
Mechanical Vibration: The
player has the ability to absorb a certain amount of vibration to prevent disc
skipping. The mechanical anti-vibration ability rating is 1.0G (10-200Hz, X/Y/Z
direction).
TV Shape: You can select the
unit to display either a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio of the video or image.
View Mode: You can select from
one of the following view modes for a 4:3 or 16:9 video or image - Fill, H Fit,
W Fit, Fit to Screen, Pan-Scan or Original.
Key Area Touch Screen Controls:
When playing back a DVD, you can touch certain key areas of the LCD screen to
access specific functions of the unit. You can access the following functions by
pressing the areas listed below on the LCD monitor.
- Area A (Left top corner of
screen): returns the unit to the Main Menu
- Area B (Top middle portion of
screen): displays playing information
- Area C (Left bottom corner of
screen): selects previous chapter DVD
- Area D (Right bottom corner of
screen): selects next chapter of DVD
- Area E (Bottom middle portion
of screen): displays the on-screen controls and different mode displays
of menu
- Area F (Right top corner of
screen): displays the GOTO search menu on the screen directly
Fast Forward/Reverse: The unit
features a variable fast forward and fast reverse. You can select either 2x, 4x,
8x or 20x for forward or reverse.
Direct Chapter and Track Selection:
During DVD and CD playback, you can use the numeric keypad on the supplied IR
remote controls to access a chapter or track directly.
Angle Mode: Some DVDs contain
scenes that have been shot simultaneously from different angles. For discs
recorded with multiple angles you can us the Angle feature on the remote to
select from the images various angles.
Zoom: The Zoom feature on the
remote control allows you to enlarge and pan through the video image on the
unit's LCD monitor. The Zoom features has 3 settings (Q1, Q2 and Q3).
Parental Lock: The DVD system
has a built-in parental lock feature to prevent unauthorized persons from
viewing restricted disc content. The unit features an 8-level rating system
protected by a user-customized 4-digit password.
External Device Controls
iPod Ready: The DTS-603W has a built-in iPod control
interface which allows you to play and control your iPod audio through the
system. In addition you can view your photo and video files from your iPod video
(5th generation). Using the touch keys on the screen, you can sort your iPod
tunes by playlist, artist, album, genre, song, or composer, or access a track
directly with the numeric keypad. The Valor DTS-603W is "Made for iPod"
compatible and supports the following iPod model features (as of Nov. 2009):
| iPod/iPhone Model |
Media Type |
Control |
Display |
Charge |
| Audio |
Video |
Unit |
iPod |
Song/Artist |
Track |
| dock-connector (3 gen) |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| click-wheel/color-display (4
gen) |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| mini (1/2 gen) |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| video (5 gen) |
Y |
Y |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| classic (80/120/160 GB) |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| nano |
1 gen |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2 gen |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3 gen |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 4 gen |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 5 gen |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| touch |
1 gen |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 2 gen |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
NY |
| 3 gen |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| iPhone |
2G |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| 3GS |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Note: All iPod video
control functions are done through the iPod video (5th generation) itself. The unit's touch screen
only controls audio portions of iPod functionality. Apple firmware updates
may change functionality results.
Inputs and Outputs
iPod Input: The DTS-603W has an iPod input on an
7" pigtail on the back panel. A separate 80" iPod cable with a
standard iPod dock connector comes with the unit.
Audio/Video Inputs: The unit
has an auxiliary A/V input with RCA composite video and stereo audio jacks. You
can use this aux input for connecting a VCR, game console, or other audio/video
device. An additional composite video input is provided, dedicated to an
optional rear view camera.
Audio/Video Outputs: In
addition to the 2.5-volt, 5-channel preamp outputs (Front L/R, Rear L/R,
Subwoofer), there are two composite video outputs for feeding video signals to
optional video monitors.
I/R IN: The unit features
a remote input lead which is compatible with an optional steering wheel control
interface that allows you to retain your factory steering wheel controls in
certain vehicles.
