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General Features
DVD/CD Features
Built-In Navigation
External Device Controls
Inputs and Outputs Notes
General Features
2-DIN Chassis: The NVG-606W 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" Touch-Screen LCD Monitor: The NVG-606W double-DIN DVD
receiver features a 6.5" TFT Active Matrix, 16:9 touch-screen LCD display with an adjustable
viewing angle. The resolution of the display is 1200 x 234 for a total of
280,800 pixels. The screen has a 120° horizontal viewing angle (60° left or
right), and a 90° vertical viewing angle (30° up and 60° down). The unit's
double-DIN face is fixed. The DVD-slot is front-loading and sits above the
screen so there is no extra step to slide-out the face to insert a disc.
Picture Adjustment: You can
adjust the displays brightness, sharpness, color, contrast and tint from 0 to +20.
AM/FM Tuner: The Valor
NVG-606W features a built-in AM/FM tuner with up to 48 station presets. The unit
features 3 FM bands and 1 AM band which can hold 12 radio stations each. The
preset stations can be entered manually or automatically. Once your preset
stations are set you can easily scan through only your preset stations.
Audio
Controls: The Audio Menu allows you to adjust the following:
- Preset EQ: The receiver's EQ features the following preset
selections - Flat, Jazz, Pop, Classical, or User.
- Selectable Bass and Treble:
The User mode lets you independently adjust between -7 and +7. You can set the center frequency for both the bass and treble
effects. The bass can be set to 60, 80, 100, 130, 150, or 200 Hz. The treble can
be set to 10, 12.5, 15, and 17kHz.
- Fade and Balance: You can individually adjust between -9 and +9
for the unit's Fade and Balance.
- Subwoofer Adjustment: The cutoff frequency for the subwoofer output's low pass filter can be set
to 80, 120, or 160Hz. The Q Factor can also be set to 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, or 2.0. In
addition, the phase of the subwoofer can be switched from 0-degrees to
180-degrees.
- Loudness: You can turn the Loudness function on
to boost treble and bass frequencies at low volume levels.
Anti-Theft Code: You may program the unit with a 4 digit security
code. Once the unit has been programmed with a security code, the code must be
entered to use the unit after it has been disconnected from power for more than
40 seconds.
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 Features
Compatible Discs: The
NVG-606W supports the following disc formats - DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW,
CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, HDCD, SVCD, and VCD.
MP3/WMA Playback: The NVG-606W also supports MPEG,
JPEG, MP3, and WMA files burned onto DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, and
CD-RW discs in ISO 9660 and Joliet format. The headunit supports MP3/WMA files
up to 320kbps with a sampling frequency of 48kHz.
D/A Converters: The
NVG-606W is equipped with a 2.1-channel high performance 24-bit, 192KHz,
multi-bit Sigma Delta modulation DAC which supports sample rates from 8-192 kHz.
Electronic Skip Protection:
This unit is equipped with a high-speed flash memory buffer for skip
resistant playback. This ESP offers skip protection for DVD (2-3 sec), CD (10
sec), MP3 (100 sec), and WMA (200 sec)
discs.
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).
Video Lockout: For safety
reasons, you cannot view a video source on the built-in monitor as long as the
vehicle is in motion. In order to display video, the supplied pink wire must be
hardwired into the vehicle's parking brake light circuit, and the vehicle's
parking brake must be engaged and disengaged in a preset sequence.
Control Screens: During DVD playback, you can control
certain operations simply by touching an area of the screen. You can touch the
left one-third of the screen to select the previous chapter, or the right
one-third of the screen to skip to the next chapter. Pressing the top center of
the screen display playing information while pressing the bottom center displays
on-screen controls
Display Type: The unit's integrated monitor can be set to display a
16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio image when watching a movie.
Fast
Forward/Fast Reverse: When playing a DVD, there are four fast-play
speeds in both directions (2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x).
Zoom Mode: Using the remote
control, you can change the magnification of the image from normal to Q1, Q2, or
Q3. While the image is enlarged, you can pan the screen up, down, left, and
right.
Multi-Angle Display: This
function allows you to choose the viewing angle of scenes that were shot from a
number of different angles.
Note: This function is
limited to DVDs recorded with multiple camera angles.
Parental Control: Parental Control allows you to restrict
DVD playback according to a predetermined level. You can select a parental
control rating from 0-8, which is protected by a 4-digit password.
Built-in Navigation
Navigation: The Valor NVG-606W features built-in NavMate navigation
software. The unit comes supplied with a TeleAtlas 2GB SD-card which must be
installed for navigation operation. The TeleAtlas SD-card contains maps of the
United States and Canada with approximately 10 million points of interest. The
NVG-606W can map routes from point A to point B with stops in between if
desired using the unit's touch-screen graphic interface.
GPS Antenna: The NVG-606W comes supplied with an external GPS antenna
which features a magnetic base and 16.5" antenna cord terminated by an SMB
connector which plugs into the back of the unit and mounts to the outside of
your vehicle.
Voice Guidance: In addition to on-screen visual guidance, the
NVG-606W utilizes turn-by-turn instructions with voice guidance so you don't
have to take your eyes off the road.
Map Display: The Map
Display will show roads, road names, and cartographic features like lake and
rivers. You can adjust the map scale, the map orientation (2D/3D view), status
information display, and the distance units to your own preference.
Go To Menu: The Valor multimedia navigation headunit provides six
choices for selecting a destination.
- State or Province:
This option allows you to type in a state or province to travel to.
- Address or Intersection: This option navigates using an exact
address or cross street.
- Coordinates: This option navigates using Longitude and Latitude
data.
- Browse Map: You may select a destination by touching a point on
the on-screen map.
- Point Of Interest:
This option is helpful when traveling to a
public place or looking for a type of location, such as a gas station or
restaurant.
- Home Address: This option allows you to store and select your
Home address as a destination.
- Office Address: This option allows you to store and select your
Office (Work) address as a destination.
- Favorites: This option allows you to navigate to a specific
location previously stored as a favorite.
- History: This option allows you to scroll through
and select from a list of recent destinations.
Route Preferences: You can set the unit to calculate your route by
shortest distance or shortest time. You can also select for the navigation unit
to avoid tools, freeways and ferries.
Trail Book: This function leaves a trail from the start point to the
end point and name/save the trail for future reference for an off-road route.
Trip Book: This feature allows on-road trips to be created for future
reference. You can then simulate the route.
Trip Computer: The Trip Computer displays the following
information during your travel - Average speed, Maximum speed, Total trip time,
Stopped time, Drive time, Elevation, ETA, Trip, Odometer, Digital clock, and
Current speed.
Current Location Screen: The Current Location Screen display
information about your current location on the map. You can then select the
location as a destination point or save it to your address book.
True View (Intersection Zoom): Just before a turn point, the guidance
display will show a close-up or "True View" of the roads around the turn point.
Auto Recalculation: The Valor NVG-606W will automatically recalculate
your route if you veer off the original calculated route so you can get back on
track.
Arrival Screen: The destination is shown on the on-screen map display
with a circle. A voice message then announces that you are approaching your
destination.
Display Setting: The navigation display can be set for day or night
time driving.
External Device Controls
iPod Compatibility: Select Apple iPods equipped with the proprietary dock connector, can be connected to and controlled by the head
unit. When an iPod is connected, it can be controlled
via the unit's touch-screen The screen displays music information including artist, album, and song data. You can also view pictures and videos from 5th Generation iPods. In addition, your iPod will charge while
connected and the system is turned on. The Valor NVG-606W 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) |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| click-wheel/color-display (4
gen) |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| mini (1/2 gen) |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| video (5th 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 |
*adapter required |
| 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 |
Y |
Y |
*adapter required |
| 3 gen |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| iPhone |
2G |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 3G |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
| 3GS |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Note: The iPod photo/video display of the unit
will not operate while the vehicle is moving. The parking brake will need to
be engaged just like when watching a DVD. This unit will not charge the iPod
touch 2nd generation or iPod nano 4th generation.
SD Card Slot: The Valor NVG-606W features a
front-panel SD (Secure Digital) memory card slot for playing MP3, WMA, and JPEG files
stored on your SD-card media. This unit will support SD-cards up to 2GB.
USB Port: The Valor NVG-606W features a front-panel USB port for
playing MP3, WMA and JPEG files stored on your USB thumb-drive.
Inputs and Outputs Notes
Preamp Outputs: The NVG-606W
has 3 channels of preamp outputs: front left/right and mono-subwoofer.
iPod Input: The iPod input has
an 8-pin DIN connector used with the supplied iPod cable for both audio and control commands.
Rear AV Input: This rear-panel input consists of left and right RCA audio jacks and an RCA composite video
jack, allowing you to connect external A/V equipment to this head unit.
Front AV Input: This front-panel input consists of a stereo A/V 3.5mm
jack, allowing you to connect and external portable audio/video player.
Monitor 1 and 2: Two
RCA composite video output jacks allow you add external monitors.
Audio Output: This output consists of left and right
RCA audio jacks, allowing you to add wireless headphones to accompany the
external monitors.
Camera Input: This
RCA composite video jack allows you connect an optional rear view camera. The
head unit features a function that automatically switches to the rear camera
image when a rear camera is installed on your vehicle. When the shift lever is
in the reverse position, the screen automatically switches to the rear view
camera. In the menu, you can switch the image from Normal to Reverse
GPS Antenna: Gold-plated terminal used to connect supplied GPS
antenna.
