Display Unit
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The display unit uses a liquid crystal display (LCD). The LCD is a 8-inch-diagonal, thin film transistor (TFT), strip type with 336,960 picture elements. The color film and fluorescent light are laid out on the back of the liquid crystal film.
System Set-up
SYSTEM SET-UP CHART
| Illumination control | Priority | Operation | Override conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display mode button | 1 | Allows selection of Day, Night or Off display mode. This button has the highest priority and overrides all other display control adjustments listed below. | When the car is restarted, the display mode previously selected by this button is canceled, and the display mode is determined by one of the controls below. |
| Sunlight Sensor (Middle of dash near the windshield).(See Owner's manual for location) | 2 | If the sunlight sensor detects daylight and the headlights are turned on, the navi automatically overrides (cancels) the Night display and displays the Day display mode. Once the vehicle begins to move, after the word mode. | If desired, use the Display mode button to override this automatic choice. |
| Dash illumination adjustment knob (See Owner's manual for location) | 3 | When headlight are turned on, and you wish to have the Day display mode, then adjust the illumination to the full bright setting (beeps). | When the headlights are turned ON, adjust the dash brightness down (counterclockwise) from the maximum brightness position. |
| Headlights (On/Off) | 4 | When turned on, it changes the display to the Night display mode. The previous 3 controls listed above can cancel this function. | Use the Display mode button , or adjust the dash illumination to full bright to set the display to your desired choice. |
| Map Day/Night screen color choice | N/A | The user can select the color of the screen that will be displayed for the Day, and Night display modes described above. | For best contrast, ensure that the Map color is white for Day, and black for Night. |
Recommended Display mode Day/Night settings:
- With the headlights on, select mid range for the dash illumination (See Owner's manual for location of knob).
- With the headlights off, select mid range for the dash illumination (See Owner's manual for location of knob).
- On the Setup Color adjustment screen, choose white for the map Day display, and black for the map Night display. Inappropriate adjustment of these colors can cause the Day/Night modes to appear inoperative.