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Features
Video Display Adjustments
DVD Video Features
Navigation Features
Bluetooth
External Device Controls
Features
Overview: The Eclipse AVN726E is a Double-DIN (4" chassis height)
Audio/Video/Navigation unit is a multi-source receiver with a 7" Wide Screen monitor.
In addition to playing a CD
or DVD or navigating to your next destination, you can connect an iPod or USB memory device,
as well as a satellite radio or HD Radio tuner. With built-in Bluetooth technology, you can
make or receive
phone calls on your cell phone hands free, or wirelessly play music from a Bluetooth audio
device.
7" WQVGA LCD Monitor: This unit features a 7" widescreen LCD
monitor with a video resolution of 480 x 272 x 3 (391,680 pixels). The motorized monitor
will tilt in any of 7
positions for best visibility.
MP3/WMA Playback: The Eclipse AVN726E supports playback of MP3 and WMA
audio files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW discs.
3-Band EQ: You can adjust the 3-band EQ +/-11dB (-6 to +6):
Bass (80 Hz), Mid (700 Hz), Treble (10 kHz). In addition, there are 5 preset EQ
curves: Power, Sharp, Vocal, Flat, and Custom.
Loudness: The Loudness feature is used to correct for
insufficient low and high sounds when listening at low volume. When activated,
the Loudness feature provides a +5dB boost at 100 Hz and a +4dB boost at 10kHz.
5-Volt Preamp Outputs: To
assure a clean, strong signal to connected amplifiers, the AVN726E has 3 pairs
of 5-Volt High Voltage preamp outputs.
Subwoofer Output:
In addition to the front and rear preamp outputs, there is a dedicated subwoofer
preamp out. The sub output has an adjustable output (-6 to +6) and switchable
phase (Normal or Reverse). The Crossover
point and slope information is not provided for the built-in low pass filter.
A/V Inputs/Outputs: The AVN726E
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.
Eclipse Security Network (ESN): This unit has a built-in
ESN (Eclipse Security Network) function. ESN is a security system
which renders the navigation and audio functions inoperable when the battery
terminal is disconnected and reconnected. You must register a music CD as a
"Key CD" to unlock the ESN, when activated.
Rear View Camera Ready: The AVN726E has a
dedicated rear port for plugging in the optional BEC108 (item number 099BEC108)
Rear View Camera. The camera 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. When Manual is selected, you can view the rear view camera
image by simply switching to the Rear View Camera source. If a side-view camera
would be a better option, the FEC106 Side View camera and CAB106 power supply
are also compatible with this head unit.
Steering Wheel Controls: The steering wheel remote connections
are compatible with voltage detection-type OEM steering wheel remote controls, such
as the PAC SWI-ECL2 (item number 127SWIECL2).
Video Display Adjustments
Screen Mode: There are three screen aspect modes:
- Normal:
displays 4:3 material with black bars on the sides
- Wide 1:
4:3 material is uniformly expanded horizontally to fill the screen
- Wide 2: 4:3 picture is enlarged vertically and
horizontally
Picture Adjustments: The display's Tint, Color Balance,
Color Density, and Brightness are adjustable.
DVD Video Features
DVD Compatibility: The AVN726E
is compatible with DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW 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.
DivX Compatibility: This unit will also play DivX video files
recorded onto a disc only--it will not play DivX files from a USB memory device.
Safety Video Lockout: For
safety reasons, DVD video and DivX files cannot be viewed on the built-in screen unless the
vehicle is stopped and the parking brake is engaged.
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
AVN726E has a composite video output to allow you to
connect a rear video monitor.
Navigation Features
Built-in Navigation: The AVN726E
features GPS navigation, with maps of North America (US, Canada, Puerto Rico)
on a built-in 2 GB flash memory. Additional maps can be downloaded and stored
on an optional SD memory card. The
navigation system uses maps and voice instructions to guide you as you are
driving. You can use the unit's touch controls to make menu selections.
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. An external GPS antenna is
included with the head unit. It should be mounted in a position (inside or outside)
with a clear view of the sky.
Included Maps: The Eclipse AVN726E is equipped with maps of the
United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), Canada and Puerto Rico. The current map
version is 2008.10.
Navigation: The Destination Setting menu lets you select your
destination in a number of ways. Given your
current GPS position, you can use this menu to navigate to any given address,
coordinates (latitude/longitude), favorite location, POI (Point Of Interest),
or a previously selected destination.
Text/Voice Languages: The AVN726E will display navigation directions
in any of 14 languages. Audible directions are given in 50 different voices in 14 languages.
Text-To-Speech: The GPS unit announces directions using local street names
giving you easier guidance and allowing you to focus better on the road ahead.
Note: In order for the text-to-speech
function to work, you must select a voice that is designated
as "TTS". TTS voices include two English (male and
female), two French (male and female), and one Spanish (male).
Points Of Interest: The navigation database has approximately
16.27 million points of interest (POIs). POIs are locations that someone might find
useful or interesting, including
accommodations, transportation (airports, train stations), gas stations, hospitals,
banks, shopping centers, restaurants, and tourist attractions. Many of the POIs
include addresses and telephone
numbers, and other contact information.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Technology: The AVN726E is equipped with built-in
Bluetooth technology, allowing you to make and answer phone calls hands free,
promoting safer driving. Up to 5 cell-phones can be registered to this unit.
Bluetooth Audio: In addition to allowing
hands-free cell phone use, this unit can play a Bluetooth-compatible portable audio player.
External Device Controls
Direct iPod Connection: The AVN726E has a female Type A USB
port on a 5' pigtail on the rear panel. You can connect your iPod directly to
the USB port using the white cable that came with your iPod (dock connector-to-USB)
for audio only control. Using Apple's composite AV cable (item number 472AVCAB2), you
can control, charge, and watch audio and video on video-capable iPods. Video-capable
iPods include iPod touch (1st/2nd gen), iPod nano (3rd/4th gen), iPod video (5th
generation), and iPod classic. When connected to the AVN726E, all of the iPod's
controls are disabled, and controls on the head unit are used.
iPod Interface Ready: The optional iPC-709 iPod adapter (item
number 099IPC709) also allows an iPod portable digital music player, including the iPod
touch (1st/2nd generation), classic
(80/120/160GB), and iPod nano (3rd/4th generation), to be connected to and controlled
by the Eclipse AVN726E. All the iPod's buttons will be disabled when connected to
this adapter and the iPod will
be controlled from the head unit. Music and videos stored on the connected iPod
can be played when connected to the unit. While connected, the AVN726E will power the iPod,
and charge the iPod's battery. You can perform playlist, album, artist, genre,
or song searches. Playback functions include track up/down, fast forward/rewind,
track repeat, track random play, and album random play. Display selections
include song, album, or artist.
USB Interface: The AVN726E has a female Type A USB jack on a
5' pigtail for playing MP3 or WMA files loaded onto a USB Flash Drive (AAC files
will not play). You can select music by song title, playlist, artist, album, or
genre. Playback preferences include Song Repeat and Shuffle Songs.
HD Radio Tuner Ready: The AVN726E is compatible with the
HDR109 HD Radio tuner (item number 099HDR109). When a digital station is received, Digital
appears on the display. This tuner can also receive sub-channel broadcasts. You
can select from 2 tuning modes: Auto 1: tunes analog and digital stations giving
priority to digital stations, and Auto 2: tunes analog and digital stations
limiting the seek function to digital stations only. Up to 24 digital stations
can be set in memory presets. With the optional HD tuner, the AVN726E is compatible
with iTunes Tagging, allowing you to "tag" a song and later obtain it
through a connected iPod and iTunes.
Sirius Satellite Ready: With the optional Eclipse ECLSC1
Sirius Satellite Radio interface combined with the SiriusConnect
Universal Vehicle Tuner (package item number 700SiRECLi), you can receive Sirius Satellite Radio
programming on the AVN726E. A subscription to Sirius Satellite Radio is required
in order to receive Sirius programming. For Sirius Satellite programming and
Sirius NavTraffic, the optional SIR-ECL2nt Sirius NavTraffic tuner (item number 099SIRECLT)
is available.
XM Satellite Ready: The Audiovox XMDirect2 Eclipse
Connection Cable allows you to connect the Audiovox XMDirect2 Universal XM
Satellite Radio tuner (package item number 220CNP20UC, sold separately) to the
Eclipse AVN726E. The Eclipse Connection Cable and XMDirect2 XM Tuner allow you
to receive XM Satellite Radio programming through the multimedia head unit and
control XM programming using the touch-screen controls. XM Satellite Radio
programming offers over 170 digital radio channels including news, sports, talk,
comedy, commercial free music, and other entertainment programming from coast to
coast. XM also offers instant traffic and weather alerts for 21 major US cities,
as well as live sports broadcasts from Major League Baseball, NHL, the PGA tour,
Indy car racing and several major college conferences.
XM Satellite Ready: At this time, the proper firmware has
not been released in order for the XMDirect² tuner to work with this unit.
