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General Features
CD Changer Controls
DVD Video Features
Navigation Features
General Features
6.5" Widescreen TFT Display:
The Eclipse AVN6600 is equipped with a 6.5" Widescreen TFT low-reflection
display with touch control. The LCD panel has 280,800 pixels (400 x 234 x 3).
The motorized screen slides down and out to allow you access to the disc slots.
You can also set the display panel to one of 6 angles between 0° and 30° for
best viewing.
Dual Disc Slots: Behind the
motorized LCD panel, the AVN6600 has two disc slots: one for DVDs, CDs and MP3/WMA discs,
and another for the supplied Eclipse Navigation disc. You can
independently load and eject discs from each slot, allowing you to listen to a
CD or MP3/WMA disc while using the DVD navigation function.
Digital Signal Processor: The
unit's DSP offers three sound adjustments for total audio control:
- Soundfield Control: The
DSP's Soundfield Control features 5 distinctive acoustic environments to
match your listening tastes: Concert, Live, Cathedral, Club, and Theater.
- 7-Band Parametric EQ: Using the
touchscreen controls, you can adjust the following EQ bands +/-10dB in 2dB
steps: Band 1: (63Hz, 80Hz, or 100Hz), Band 2: (125Hz, 160Hz, or 200Hz),
Band 3: (250Hz, 315Hz, 400Hz, or 500Hz), Band 4: (630Hz, 800Hz, 1kHz, or
1.25kHz), Band 5: (1.6kHz, 2kHz, 2.5kHz, or 3.15kHz), Band 6: (4kHz, 5kHz,
6.3kHz, or 8kHz), and Band 7: (10kHz, 12.5kHz, or 16kHz). You can select the
Q Factor from Q1 (Wide), Q2 (Normal) or Q3 (Narrow). In
addition, the unit's EQ has five memory presets. You can also set the EQ to
"Flat".
- Listening Position: The
digitally time-aligned listening position settings approximates the ideal
position of being equidistant from the speakers. You can select one of four
listening positions: front left, front right, all front, or all rear. You
can also set the balance and fade volume controls using the touch controls.
Circle Surround II: The AVN6600
features SRS's Circle Surround II audio enhancement technology to upmix any
program material to full surround effects on 4-speaker systems. The Focus
feature raises the soundfield and positions it in front of the listeners, while
TruBass generates a virtual subwoofer that appears to come from the small
full-range speakers.
5-Volt, Low-Impedance Preamp
Outputs: To assure a clean, strong signal to connected amplifiers, the
AVN6600 has 3 pairs of 5-volt preamp outputs with an impedance of 55Ω.
High-voltage, low-impedance outputs give you a very high signal-to-noise ratio
and a wide dynamic range.
A/V Inputs/Outputs: The AVN6600
is equipped with one audio/video input with composite video and stereo RCA audio
jacks for connecting a VCR or game console. Video from the A/V input can only be
viewed when the vehicle is stopped and the parking brake engaged. The unit also
has a composite video output for connecting an external monitor.
Dual Play: When an optional
rear seat monitor is used, you can provide rear seat entertainment separate from
what's being heard or viewed by the front seat passengers. When Dual Play is
turned on, you can select Disc (DVD, CD, MP3/WMA) or TV (Live TV broadcasts
using an optional TV tuner). Rear seat audio is played through the monitor's
built-in speaker or optional headphones. Dual Play combinations can be as
follows:
| Selected Audio
Mode for Front Seat |
Selected Audio
Mode for Rear Seat |
- AM/FM (analog broadcasts)
- Disc (DVD/CD/MP3-WMA)
- TV
|
|
- HD Radio
- Sirius Satellite Radio
- iPod
- CD changer
- VTR
|
- Disc (DVD/CD/MP3-WMA)
(TV cannot be selected)
|
ESN Security: This unit is
equipped with the Eclipse Security Network. You can register a particular music
CD as a
"key" device which unlocks the security. If the registered CD is not
detected, the navigation and audio functions will be disabled when the main unit
is disconnected from and reconnected to the vehicle's battery. You can turn the
security on or off, or change the "key" CD as desired.
Rear View Camera Ready: The
AVN6600 has a dedicated rear port for plugging in the optional BEC105 (item
#099BEC105) Rear View Camera. The BEC105 is designed to assist you with rear
parking or eliminate the dangerous blind spot immediately behind your vehicle.
In the setup menu, you can select Auto or Manual operation of the rear view
camera. When Auto is selected, and the reverse gear detection wire is properly
connected, the image from the rear camera will appear on the LCD panel whenever
you put the vehicle in reverse gear. When Manual is selected, you can view the
rear view camera image by simply switching to the Rear View Camera source.
iPod Interface Ready: You can
enjoy music from your Apple iPod when it's connected to the head unit via the
optional Eclipse iPC-106 Interface Adapter for iPod (item # 099IPC106). The
adapter is compatible only with iPods with a dock connector. While connected,
the unit will charge the iPod's battery.
Sirius Satellite Ready: With
the optional Eclipse SIR-ECL1 Sirius Satellite Radio tuner (item # 099SIRECL1),
you can receive Sirius Satellite Radio programming on the AVN6600. Sirius
Satellite Radio offers more than 120 channels of original programming, including
65 commercial-free, digital-quality music channels, plus news, talk, sports,
entertainment, and children's programming. Sirius programming is available only
in the 48 contiguous states. A subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio is
required in order to receive Sirius programming.
HD Radio Ready: The AVN6600 is
compatible with the optional HDR105 HD Radio Tuner (item #099HDR105). When the
HDR105 is connected, you can enjoy the digital
sound quality of your favorite radio stations that are now broadcasting in HD.
Digital broadcasts from FM stations sound as good as CDs, and AM stations sound as good
as today's analog FM stations. The tuner has an E-LAN pass-through connection,
allowing you to daisy chain an Eclipse CD changer.
TV Tuner Ready: You can tune
local, over-the-air TV stations on the AVN6600 when the unit is connected to the
optional Eclipse TVR105 TV tuner unit.
Optional Remote Control: The
AVN6600 can be controlled by the optional RMC105 wireless remote control (item #
099RMC105).
CD Changer Controls
CD Changer Ready: You can
connect up to two Eclipse 8-disc CD changers to the AVN6600 thorough the E-LAN bus
connector. The CH3083 CD changer (item #099CH3083) has a pass-through connection
to allow you to daisy chain another CH3083 changer. You can independently select
either changer from the head unit. The AVN6600 has the following CD Changer
controls: Direct Track Select, Direct Disc Select, Repeat Track, Repeat Disc,
Track Random, Disc Random, Track Intro Scan, Disc Intro Scan, Disc Skip, Track
Skip, Fast Forward, and Fast Reverse.
DVD Video Features
Safety Video Lockout: For
safety reasons, DVD video cannot be viewed on the built-in screen unless the
vehicle is stopped and the parking brake is engaged.
DVD Compatibility: The AVN6600
is compatible with DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD-ROM discs.
DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW playback is possible only when the discs are recorded in
the Video mode. Discs recorded in the VR (Video Recording) mode, and discs not
finalized will not play in this unit.
Operation Screen: When you want
to search for a specific chapter or scene, you can touch the screen to display
the Operation Screen. The top of the Operation Screen indicates the title and
chapter number, the title elapsed time, the current playback mode, and icons for
multiple angles, Dolby Digital, etc. The bottom of the screen provides you with
function keys for fast forward/reverse, play/pause, stop, search, menu, and
subtitles.
Rear Monitor Output: The
AVN6600 has an A/V output (composite video, stereo audio) to allow you to
connect a rear video monitor.
Navigation Features
DVD-ROM Navigation: The AVN6600
features built-in DVD Navigation, and includes one DVD-ROM disc from GDT
(Geographic Data Technologies) and NAVTEQ, containing the map database of the
United States and Canada (except for Hawaii and Alaska). The navigation system
uses maps and vocal instructions to guide you as you are driving. You can use
the unit's touch controls to make menu selections and to move the map around the
screen. Note: The included map data was compiled in December 2004.
GPS: The unit uses the Global
Positioning System (GPS) to pinpoint your present location by using latitudinal
and longitudinal data received from three or more satellites. A GPS antenna is
included with the unit, and should be mounted in a position (inside or outside)
with a clear view of the sky.
Search Methods: The navigation
system gives you several methods for searching for a destination:
- Address: By simply
inputting the street name and street number, you can display a map showing
the destination.
- Points of Interest (POI):
The map database contains some 5.99 million points of interest (parks,
schools, hospitals, restaurants, banks, etc.) which can be entered as a
destination. You can also display the icons of specific types of POIs on the
maps as you travel to show you the nearest gas station, restaurant, ATM,
grocery store, or hotel.
- Map: You can point to any
place on the map, and the unit will calculate a route to that spot.
- Freeway Exit/Entrance: A
search can be initiated using the name of a freeway or an exit or entrance.
- Intersection: You can
enter the names of two intersecting streets, and the unit will calculate a
route to that intersection.
- Coordinates: A map can be
displayed by directly entering the latitude and longitude coordinates.
- Emergency Search: In the
event of an emergency, a search can be initiated for the nearest police
station or hospital to your present position.
- Previous: A
map can be retrieved using entries previously set in the destination
archive.
- Memory: A map
can be retrieved using your home or one of five points registered in the memory
as Quick Access Points.
Route Calculation: Once a
destination is selected, the AVN6600 will instantly offer three recommended
routes to choose from: Quick 1, Quick 2, and Short. Route Preferences allow you
to allow or avoid the following: Freeways, ferries, toll roads, time restricted
roads, and season restricted roads.
Rerouting: If you accidentally
or on purpose leave the recommended route, a new alternate route will instantly
be recalculated and displayed. Typical rerouting takes only about 5 seconds.
Screen Adjustments: The unit
automatically switches between the day screen (for use during daylight) and the
night screen (for use at night) depending upon whether the vehicle's lights are
on or off. You can adjust the brightness and contrast of the
on-screen display at any time. During navigation, you can show the map in full
screen, or split the screen to view the map in different scales or two separate
areas.
Zooming: You can change the
on-screen map scale to give you more or less detail. Using the touch controls,
you can zoom in to a street map scale of 150 feet (and down to 75 feet in
certain urban areas), or zoom out to a map scale of 250
miles. Using the split screen function, you can combine maps of different scales
on the screen at the same time.
