Sony MEX-DV1500U User Manual [de]

Multi Disc Player

4-120-899-21 (1)

Multi Disc Player

MEX-DV1500U

Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

Mode d’emploi

Istruzioni per l’uso

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Warning

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

CAUTION

RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

This label is located on the drive unit’s internal chassis.

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

CLASS 1M VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Applicable accessory: Remote commander

This symbol on the product or on its

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 43). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 43.

On safety

• Comply with the traffic laws in your country.

• For your safety, the monitor connected to the VIDEO OUT turns off automatically when the parking brake is not applied.

Preventing an accident

Pictures appear only after you park the car and set the parking brake. If the car starts moving during video playback, pictures from the VIDEO OUT automatically disappear after displaying the following caution. The pictures on the screen are turned off, but audio source can be heard.

Video blocked for your safety.

Do not operate the unit or watch the monitor while driving.

Table of Contents

Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Playable discs and symbols used in this

manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Location and function of controls . . . . . . . . . .10

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Card remote commander RM-X168 . . . . . .12

Getting Started

Installing the unit and the optional

monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Preparing the card remote

commander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Attaching the front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Basic Operations

Playing video discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playing audio discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Playing back a USB device . . . . . . . . . . 20

Display items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Advanced Operations — Discs

Playing DivX®/MPEG-4/JPEG files . . . . . . . .23

/MPEG-4 video playback . . . . . . . . . 23

DivX

JPEG image playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using PBC functions — Playback control. . . .24

Using play mode menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Viewing time/text information of the disc . . . .26

Configuring audio settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Changing the audio language/format. . . . . .27

Checking the program format . . . . . . . . . . .27

Adjusting the audio output level

— DVD level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Magnifying pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Adjusting the picture quality

— Picture EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Customizing the picture quality. . . . . . . . . .29

Locking discs — Parental control. . . . . . . . . . 30

Activating parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Changing the area and its movie rating

level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Direct search play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Listing up tracks/images/video files

— Quick-BrowZer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Selecting a track/image/video file. . . . . . . . 33

Selecting a file type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Viewing audio disc information . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Advanced Operations — Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 34

Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Receiving stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Setting AF and TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Selecting PTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound characteristics. . . . . . . . . 37

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Settings

Visual setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Basic operation of visual setup . . . . . . . . . . 38

Language setup for display or

soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Display setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Custom setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Audio setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Resetting all settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

System setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Basic operation of system setup . . . . . . . . . 42

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using Optional Equipment

Auxiliary equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Notes on discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/

/MPEG-4 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

DivX

About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

About WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

About AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

About JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

About DivX

About MPEG-4 files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Removing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Language code/area code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

Support site

If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product, please visit the web site below:

http://support.sony-europe.com

Provides information on:

• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players

• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Multi Disc Player. Before operating this unit, read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Features

Follow the page reference for details.

DVD, VCD, CD playback t page 8

Compatible with various disc formats.

2000MP3, 2000WMA, 2000AAC

Can play up to 2,000 tracks* recorded on a disc in MP3/WMA/AAC format.

Multi-disc resume playback t page 40

Stores the point where playback is stopped for up to 5 discs and can resume DVD VIDEO/ VCD/DivX/MPEG-4 playback even after the disc is ejected.

t page 46

The AUX AUDIO IN terminals on the rear allow connection and audio output of an auxiliary device, such as portable audio device (analog connection), hideaway navigation device, TV tuner box, etc.

* Depending on track length and recorded sampling

rate.

t page 37

7 preset equalizer curves, which can be further customized by tuning 3 different bands.

t page 29

Picture tone selectable from preset settings according to the car’s interior/ambient light.

t page 46

Allows connection of a portable audio device (analog connection).

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

United States and/or other countries.

“DVD VIDEO,” “DVD-R,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” and “DVD+RW” are trademarks.

“Dolby” and the double-D

Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

“DivX” and “DivX Certified” are registered trademarks or trademarks of DivX, Inc.

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, LLC. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

Playable discs and symbols used in this manual

This unit can play various video/audio discs. The following chart helps you to check if a disc is supported by this unit, as well as what functions are available for a given disc type.

Disc symbol in manual Disc format Disc logo

DVD VIDEO

DVD-R*

DVD-R DL*

(Video mode/VR mode)

DVD-RW*

(Video mode/VR mode)

VIDEO

DVD+R*

DVD+R DL*

DVD+RW*

Video CD

(Ver. 1.0/1.1/2.0)

Audio CD

CD-ROM*

AUDIO

CD-R*

CD-RW*

*1 Audio files can also be stored. For details, see page 9. *2 Video/image files can also be stored. For details, see page 9.

Note

“DVD” may be used in this manual as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs, and DVD+Rs/ DVD +RWs.

The following chart shows the supported compression formats, their file types, and the disc types on which those files can be stored. Available functions differ depending on the format, regardless of disc type. The format symbols below appear next to the description of functions available for that format.

Format symbol in manual File type Storable disc type

MP3 audio file

WMA audio file

DATA DVDs

DVD -ROM

AAC audio file

DVD- R

DVD- R D L

JPEG image file

DVD -RW

DVD+R

DVD+ R D L

DivX

video file

MPEG-4

Tip

For details on compression formats, see page 48.

MPEG-4 video file

DVD +RW

Unsupported discs

The following discs cannot be played on this unit.

•8 cm (3

• 12 cm (4

• CD-ROM containing files other than MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/DivX/MPEG-4

•SA-CD

•CD-G

•Photo-CD

• VSD (Video Single Disc)

• DVD-ROM containing files other than MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/DivX/MPEG-4

•DVD-RAM

•DVD-Audio

• Active-Audio (Data)

• SVCD (Super Video CD)

•CDV

• Discs created in Packet Write format

• Discs in DTS format

Note

Even compatible discs may not be playable on this unit, depending on their recorded condition.

/4 in) discs

/4 in) discs utilizing only the inner 8 cm (3 1/4 in) data portion (the rest is transparent)

DATA CDs

CD-ROM

CD-R

CD-RW

Region code

The region system is used to protect software copyrights. The region code is located on the bottom of the unit, and only DVDs labeled with an identical region code can be played on this unit.

DVDs labeled can also be played. If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited

by region code.” will appear on the monitor screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

ALL

Region code

Location and function of controls

12 4 657839

Main unit

OFF

SOURCE

ALBM ARTIST TRACK SHUF ZAP

LOUDDISCREGTPTAAF

MODE

SEEK

PUSH SOUND / ENTER

qsqaq; qd qlqj

SETUP

qfqg

Refer to the pages listed for details. Instructions in this manual generally describe the controls on the card remote commander. You can also use the controls on the main unit if they have the same or similar names to those on the card remote commander.

A OFF button page 15, 16, 18, 20, 24

To power off/stop the source (press); shut off completely (press and hold).

B (Back) button page 33, 37

To return to the previous display.

REPPTY SHUF

1 2 3 4 5 6

ALBM

H Z (eject) button page 16, 18

To eject the disc.

I USB terminal page 20

To connect to the USB device.

J SEEK +/– buttons page 17, 19, 22, 23

Disc/USB:

To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press); reverse/fast-forward disc (press and hold momentarily); reverse/fast-forward track (press and hold).*

Radio:

AUX

DSPLAF/TA

qkqh

To tune in stations automatically (press); find

C SOURCE button page 20, 22, 34, 47

a station manually (press and hold).

To power on; change the source (Radio/Disc/ USB/AUX).

K (front panel release) button

page 15

D (Browse) button page 33

To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.*

E Control dial/SOUND/ENTER button

page 28, 33, 34, 36, 37, 42, 46, 47

To adjust the volume/adjust a setting (rotate);

L MODE button page 22, 34, 47

To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW); select an auxiliary device connected to the AUX input jack (front) or AUX IN jack (rear).

open the sound menu/apply a setting (press).

M Receptor for the card remote

F Disc slot page 16, 18

commander

To insert the disc.

N RESET button page 14

G Display window

O SETUP button page 28, 34, 42, 46, 47

To open the system setup menu.

P AF (Alternative Frequencies)/

TA (Traffic Announcement)/ PTY (Program Type) button page 35,

To set AF and TA (press); select PTY (press and hold) in RDS.

Q Number buttons

Disc/USB:

(1): b REP page 16, 17, 21, 31 (2): SHUF B page 16, 17, 21, 31 (3)/(4): ALBM –/+ (V/v) page 16, 17,

19, 23

To skip an album or folder/move the cursor (press); skip albums or folders continuously (press and hold).

(6): u (play/pause) page 16, 17, 18, 19, 23

To start/pause playback.

Radio:

To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).

R DSPL (Display) button page 21, 26,

35, 46

To change the display item.

S AUX input jack page 46

To connect a portable audio device.

*1 When a CD/MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/DivX/MPEG-4

is played. *2 Operation differs depending on the disc (page 17,

19).

About USB cap

When not using the USB terminal I, use the supplied USB cap to prevent dust or dirt entering. Keep the USB cap out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing.

Card remote commander RM-X168

3 4

Refer to the pages listed for details. Remove the insulation film before use (page 14).

A OFF button page 16, 18, 20, 24

To power off/stop the source (press); shut off completely (press and hold).

B SOUND button page 37

To open the sound menu.

D SYSTEM SETUP button page 28, 34,

42, 46, 47

To open the system setup menu.

E (Back)/O button page 24, 25, 30,

31, 33, 37, 38

To return to the previous display; return to the menu on a VCD*

C VISUAL SETUP button page 24, 27,

28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 38

To open the play mode/visual setup menu.

F Number buttons page 16, 17, 24, 25,

30, 31, 32, 33, 34

Disc:

To locate a title/chapter/track.

Radio:

To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).

G CLEAR button page 30, 33

To delete an entered number.

H DSPL (Display) button page 21, 26,

35, 46

To change display items.

I ATT (Attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound (to cancel, press again).

J u (Play/Pause) button page 16, 17,

18, 19, 23

To start/pause playback.

K .m/M> buttons page 17, 19,

22, 23

Disc/USB:

To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press); reverse/fast-forward disc (press and hold momentarily); reverse/fast-forward track (press and hold).*

Radio:

To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold).

To power on; change the source (Radio/Disc/ USB/AUX).

P MODE button page 22, 34, 47

To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW); select an auxiliary device connected to the AUX input jack (front) or AUX IN jack (rear).

Q VOL (Volume) +/– buttons

To adjust the volume.

*1 When playing with PBC function. *2 Operation differs depending on the disc (page 17,

19).

*3 When a CD/MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/DivX/MPEG-4

is played.

Note

If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the main unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

L DVD playback setting buttons

(AUDIO): page 17, 27

To change the audio language/format. (For VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/AAC, to change the audio channel.)

(SUBTITLE): page 17

To change the subtitle language.

(ANGLE): page 17

To change the viewing angle.

(TOP MENU): page 17

To open the top menu on a DVD.

(MENU): page 17

To open the menu on a disc.

M (Browse) button page 33

To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.*

N </M/m/, (Cursor)/ENTER buttons

To move the cursor and apply a setting.

O SRC (Source) button page 20, 22, 34,

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Installing the unit and the optional monitor

Firstly, install and connect the unit and the optional monitor. This unit can be operated using the displays that appear on the unit and/or the optional monitor. Note that this manual includes instructions concerning displays on both unit and/or optional monitor.

Unit

Optional monitor

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Detach the front panel (page 15) and press the RESET button (page 10) with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Note

Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.

Preparing the card remote commander

Remove the insulation film.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, see page 49.

For details, see the supplied installation/ connections manual.

Note

Be sure to install the optional monitor safely, and in a place where it does not obstruct the driver’s view.

Detaching the front panel

OFF

You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.

1 Press (OFF).

The unit is turned off.

2 Press , then pull it off towards you.

Attaching the front panel

Engage part A of the front panel with part B of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it clicks.

Note

Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

Notes

• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front

panel and display window.

• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high

temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the

USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.

Basic Operations

Playing video discs

Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.

OFF

b/B/V/v u

Turn on your monitor, then select the input source on your monitor

OFF

Number buttons

corresponding to this unit.

Insert the disc (label side up).

Playback starts automatically. If playback does not start automatically, press u.

If the DVD menu appears, press (1)(b)/(2)(B)/(3)(V)/(4)(v) to move the cursor, then press (6) (u) to confirm.

With the card remote commander, press the </M/m/,/number buttons to move the cursor, then press (ENTER) to confirm.

</M/m/,

ENTER

To stop playback

Press (OFF).

Note

Discs in DTS format are not supported. The sound is not output if the DTS format is selected.

To eject the disc

Press Z.

About the DVD menu

A DVD is divided into several sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play a DVD that contains several titles, you can select a desired title using the DVD’s top menu. For DVDs that allow you to select items such as subtitle/sound language(s), select these items using the DVD menu.

Other playback operations

.m/M>

AUDIO

TOP MENU

Number

b/B/V/v u.m/M>

buttons

To Press

pause/resume play after pause u

skip a chapter/track/scene/file .m/M>

reverse/fast-forward disc and hold .m/M> momentarily; and then

repeatedly to switch the speed (× 2 t × 12 t × 120 t × 2…)

cancel reverse/fast-forward u

show the DVD menu*

select items in the DVD menu*

Remote: (TOP MENU) or (MENU)

Main unit: (1)(b)/(2)(B)/(3)(V)/(4)(v) to move the

cursor, then press (6) (u) to confirm Remote: </M/m/,/number buttons to move the cursor,

then press (ENTER) to confirm

change audio language/format/channel (page 27)*

turn off/change the subtitle language*

change the viewing angle*

Remote: (AUDIO) repeatedly until the desired item appears

Remote: (SUBTITLE) repeatedly until the desired item appears*

Remote: (ANGLE) repeatedly until the desired angle number appears

*1 Unavailable depending on the disc. *2 When the 4-digit input prompt appears, input the language code (page 56) for the desired language.

SUBTITLE ANGLE MENU

</M/m/,

ENTER

Playing audio discs

Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.

OFF

Insert the disc (label side up).

Playback starts automatically. If playback does not start automatically, press u.

OFF

To stop playback

Press (OFF).

Note

Discs in DTS format are not supported. The sound is not output if the DTS format is selected.

To eject the disc

Press Z.

Other playback operations

.m/M>

</M/m/,

u.m/M> ALBM

To Press

pause/resume play after pause u

skip a track .m (<)/M> (,)

reverse/fast-forward track and hold .m/M>

skip an album* Main unit: (3) (ALBM –)/(4) (ALBM +)

Remote: M/m

skip albums continuously* Main unit: and hold (3) (ALBM –)/(4) (ALBM +)

Remote: and hold M/m

* When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.

Playing back a USB device

For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site.

Support site

http://support.sony-europe.com

• MSC (Mass Storage Class) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used.

• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.m4a) and JPEG (.jpg).

• Backup of data in a USB device is recommended.

Note

Connect the USB device after starting the engine. Depending on the USB device, malfunction or damage may occur if it is connected before starting the engine.

SOURCE

OFF

SHUFREP DSPL

Connect the USB device to the USB

terminal.

Playback starts automatically. If a USB device is already connected, to start playback, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “USB” appears.

(USB)

OFF

SRC

DSPL

To stop play back

Press (OFF).

Note

Be sure to use the USB cable supplied with the device if a cable is needed when making USB connection.

Removing the USB device

1 Stop the USB device playback. 2 Remove the USB device.

If you remove your USB device during playback, data in the USB device may be damaged.

Notes

• Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they

may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose connection.

• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the

USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.

• This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB

hub.

Display items

A Source B Track name, Artist name, Album number*,

Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock

* Album number is displayed only when the album is

changed.

To change display items B, press (DSPL).

Notes

• Displayed items will differ, depending on the USB

device, recorded format and settings. For details, visit the support site.

• The maximum number of displayable data is as

follows. – folders (albums): 256 – files (tracks): 2,000

• Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as

malfunction may result.

• It may take time for playback to begin, depending on

the amount of recorded data.

• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR

(Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

• Playback of a lossless compression file is not

supported.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or

(2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

REP-TRACK track repeatedly. REP-ALBUM album repeatedly. SHUF-ALBUM album in random order. REP-DRIVE* drive repeatedly.

* When two or more drives are created on the USB

device.

To return to normal play mode, select “REPOFF” or “SHUF-OFF.”

Displaying the sleeve image (Jacket Picture)

During audio playback, you can check the content information or display the sleeve image (Jacket Picture)* of MP3/WMA/AAC file in the USB device on the monitor.

* The recommended size is from 240 × 240 to 960 ×

960 pixels.

Listening to the radio

SOURCE

SEEK MODE

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears.

Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW

.m/M>

SRC MODE

or LW) appears.

Perform tuning.

To tune automatically

Press (SEEK) + Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received.

To tune manually

Press and hold (SEEK) + repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency.

/–.

/– to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) +/–

A Radio band/Function B Frequency*

* While receiving an RDS station, program service

name appears. For details, see “RDS” on page 35.

Tip

For details on other radio functions, see “Advanced Operations — Radio” on page 34.

With the card remote commander

Use (SRC) instead of (SOURCE), and .m/M> instead of (SEEK) –/+.

Advanced Operations — Discs

This chapter consists of the following sections.

• Video-specific operations*

t page 23 to 31

• Video*/audio common operations

t page 31 to 34

• Audio-specific operations

t page 34

* Including JPEG operations.

Playing DivX®/MPEG-4/JPEG files

MPEG-4

.m/M>

Note

If the disc contains multiple file types, only the selected file type (audio/video/image) can be played. To play DivX/MPEG-4 video files or JPEG image files of such a disc, press during playback, select the desired file type (video/image) to list up, then select the desired file (page 33).

ALBM

.m/M>

</,

DivX®/MPEG-4 video playback

You can control the DivX/MPEG-4 playback in the same way as other video discs (page 16), as well as some audio playback control features.

To Press

skip an album (folder)

Main unit:

(3) (ALBM –)/ (4) (ALBM +)

skip albums (folders) continuously

Main unit:

and hold (3) (ALBM –)/ (4) (ALBM +)

Tip

You can also select a file to play using a list (QuickBrowZer) (page 33).

JPEG image playback

You can enjoy a slide show of JPEG files on this unit. The slide show starts automatically when you insert a disc or press u. For details on how to start playback, follow step 1 to 4 of “Playing video discs” on page 16.

Other playback operations

To Press

rotate the image Remote:

skip an image .m/M> skip an album Main unit:

skip albums continuously

Notes

• If a large-sized image is rotated, it may take longer to display.

• Progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed.

Tip

You can also select a file to play using a list (QuickBrowZer) (page 33).

</, (rotates every 90º)

(3) (ALBM –)/ (4) (ALBM +)

Main unit:

and hold (3) (ALBM –)/ (4) (ALBM +)

Using PBC functions

— Playback control

Using play mode menu

MPEG-4

OFF

Number buttons

ENTER

The PBC menu assists your operation interactively while a PBC compatible VCD is played.

1 Start playing a PBC compatible VCD.

The PBC menu appears.

2 Press the number buttons to select the

desired item, then press (ENTER).

3 Follow the instructions in the menu for

interactive operations.

To return to the previous display, press O.

Playing without the PBC function

1 During playback, press (OFF).

Playback stops.

2 Press the number buttons to select the

desired item, then press (ENTER).

“Play without PBC.” appears and playback starts. The PBC menu does not appear during playback.

Notes

• The items on the menu, and operation procedures differ depending on the disc.

• During PBC playback, the track number, playback item, etc., do not appear in the play mode menu (page 24).

• Resume playback is unavailable during playback without PBC.

Tip

To resume PBC playback, stop playback by pressing (OFF), then press u.

VISUAL

SETUP

Number buttons

</M/m/,

ENTER

You can use the play mode menu on this unit to control playback or configure playback settings.

To show the play mode menu, press (VISUAL SETUP) during playback. To hide, press (VISUAL SETUP) again.

Notes

• During audio disc playback, (VISUAL SETUP) is inactive.

• During JPEG playback, (VISUAL SETUP) is active only when an image is fully displayed.

Tip

If you press (VISUAL SETUP) while the playback is stopped, the visual setup menu (by the monitor) appears where you can configure various settings, such as display language, audio adjustment, etc. (page 38).

E.g., when playing a DVD

12(67 018(034 T 1:35:55

1:ENGLISH OFF

1:ENGLISH

2:FRENCH 3:SPANISH

SUBTITLE Select :

BCD

)

ENTER

PLAY DVD VIDEO

A Play mode menu items

For details, see “List of play mode menu items” on page 25.

B DVD: Title number/Total

VCD: Track number/Total*

JPEG: Album number/Total DivX/MPEG-4: Album (folder) number/Total

C DVD: Chapter number/Total

JPEG: Image number/Total DivX/MPEG-4: File number/Total

D Elapsed playback time*

E Format F Playback status (PLAY N, PAUSE X, etc.) G Current setting H Options I Selected item J Selected item name and/or operation assist

messages

*1 When playing a VCD with the PBC function

(page 24), no indication appears.

*2 During JPEG playback, no indication appears.

List of play mode menu items

Press </M/m/,/number buttons to select an item, then press (ENTER). To return to the previous display, press O. Refer to the pages listed for details.

TITLE, TRACK 32

To select a title, scene or track to play.

ALBUM 32

To select an album or folder to display.

CHAPTER 32

To select a chapter to play.

IMAGE 32

To select an image to display.

MPEG-4

CENTER ZOOM 28

To magnify an image.

MPEG-4

REPEAT 32

To play a title/chapter/track/album/image/video file repeatedly.

MPEG-4

SHUFFLE 32

To play chapters/tracks/images/video files in random order.

MPEG-4

PICTURE EQ 29

To adjust picture quality.

* Excluding DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR mode.

Tip

When “SHUFFLE” or “REPEAT” is activated or “ANGLE” is available, its check-box lights up in green (e.g., t ). However, you may not be able to change the angle depending on the scene, even if the check-box is lit in green.

MPEG-4

FILE 32

To select a video file to play.

MPEG-4

TIME 32

To check the elapsed playback time; input time code.

MPEG-4

AUDIO 17, 27

To change the audio language/format/channel; check the program format.

MPEG-4

SUBTITLE 17

To turn subtitles on or off/change the subtitle language.

ANGLE 17

To change the angle.

Viewing time/text information of the disc

Checking time information

The playback time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, track, etc., can be checked during video/image playback.

1 During playback, press (DSPL).

The current playback information appears.

Time information

T 1:01:57

2 Press (DSPL) repeatedly to switch the

time information.

Time information differs depending on the disc/ format as follows.

DVD playback

• T **:**:** Elapsed playback time of the current title

• T-**:**:** Remaining time of the current title

• C **:**:** Elapsed playback time of the current chapter

• C-**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter

VCD playback

(Only when playing version 1.0/1.1, or version

2.0 without PBC function.)

• T **:** Elapsed playback time of the current track

• T-**:** Remaining time of the current track

• D **:** Elapsed playback time of the current disc

• D-**:** Remaining time of the current disc

MPEG-4

DSPL

JPEG playback

• Album number/Total

• Image number/Total

DivX/MPEG-4 playback

• Album (folder) number/Total

• File number/Total

•T **:** Elapsed playback time of the current file

Checking text information

The text information (album name, image name, etc.) of JPEG/DivX/MPEG-4 files can be checked.

Album/image/folder/file number

037(325)

Image name

Text information*

* “NO TEXT” appears it there is no text information.

Text information differs depending on the format as follows.

JPEG playback

• Album name (when the album number is displayed)

• Image name (when the image number is displayed)

DivX/MPEG-4 playback

• Album (folder) name (when the album (folder) number is displayed)

• File name (when the file number is displayed)

Configuring audio settings

VISUAL

SETUP

SYSTEM

SETUP

M/m

AUDIO

ENTER

Note

Discs in DTS format are not supported. The sound is not output if the DTS format is selected.

Tip

You can also change the settings of video discs by selecting “AUDIO” in the play mode menu (page 24).

Changing the audio language/ format

For DVD, the audio language can be changed if the disc is recorded with multilingual tracks. For DVD/DivX, you can change the audio format when playing a disc recorded in multiple audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital).

1 During playback, press (AUDIO)

repeatedly until the desired audio language/format appears.

Audio language/format*

1:ENGLISH Dolby D

* When playing DivX, audio format/channel (e.g.,

“MP3”) appears.

The audio language switches among the available languages. When the 4-digit input prompt appears, input the language code (page 56) for the desired language. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the disc is recorded in multiple audio formats.

Changing the audio channel

When playing VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/AAC, you can select the right or left channel sound to listen through both right and left speakers. The options are indicated below.

STEREO (ST): Standard stereo sound (default) 1/L (L): Left channel sound (monaural) 2/R (R): Right channel sound (monaural)

1 During playback, press (AUDIO)

repeatedly until the desired audio channel appears.

E.g., when playing an MP3

Audio channel

TRACK NAME ALBUM NAME ARTIST NAME

MP3 0003/1000 ST 3:17

SHUF

Checking the program format

You can check the number of channels and component position on the DVD VIDEO being played.

1 During playback, press

(VISUAL SETUP).

The play mode menu appears.

2 Press M/m to select (AUDIO).

The program format appears.

Current audio format*

)

12(67

)

018(034 T 1:35:55

1:ENGLISH Dolby D

Current program format

* “PCM,” “DOLBY DIGITAL,” etc., appears depending

on the disc.

The letters in the program format display represent the following sound components and its position.

: Front (left) : Front (right) : Center : Rear (left) : Rear (right) : Rear (monaural): The rear component of

the Dolby Surround processed signal and the Dolby Digital signal

: Low Frequency Effect signal

The program format name and channel numbers appear as follow. Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Rear component × 2

DOLBY DIGITAL

Front component × 2 + Center component × 1

3 / 2 . 1

PLAY DVD VIDEO

PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL

LFE component × 1

L C

LFE

LSRRS

3/2.1

Note

You may not be able to change the audio setting depending on the disc.

To hide the play mode menu, press (VISUAL SETUP).

Adjusting the audio output level — DVD level

You can adjust the audio output level for a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital format, to reduce the volume level differences between disc and source.

1 During playback, press

(SYSTEM SETUP).

The system setup item appears on the main unit.

2 Press M/m to select “DVD-LEVEL,”

then press (ENTER).

3 Press m to set to “ADJST-ON,” then

press (ENTER).

4 Press M/m to select “DOLBY-ADJ,”

then press (ENTER).

5 Press M/m to adjust the output level.

The output level is adjustable in single steps, between –10 and +10.

6 Press (ENTER).

The setting is complete.

To hide the system setup display, press (SYSTEM SETUP).

With the main unit

Press (SETUP) instead of (SYSTEM SETUP), rotate the control dial instead of pressing M/m, press the control dial instead of (ENTER).

Magnifying pictures

VISUAL

SETUP

You can magnify pictures.

1 During playback, press

(VISUAL SETUP).

The play mode menu appears.

2 Press M/m to select (CENTER

ZOOM), then press (ENTER).

The current option appears.

)

12(67

)

018(034 T 1:35:55

x1 x1 x1.6

3 Press M/m to select the desired option

(×1, ×1.6*), then press (ENTER).

* The picture may become grainy.

The picture is magnified.

To hide the play mode menu, press (VISUAL SETUP).

To scroll the picture, press </M/m/,. To restore the original scale, select “×1” in step

Notes

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to change the magnification.

• When you resume playback, the picture returns to its original scale.

• If you return to a disc’s menu/top menu, magnification will be canceled.

MPEG-4

</M/m/,

ENTER

PLAY DVD VIDEO

Adjusting the picture quality — Picture EQ

VISUAL

SETUP

You can select a picture quality suitable for the interior brightness of the car.

1 During playback, press

(VISUAL SETUP).

The play mode menu appears.

2 Press M/m to select (PICTURE

EQ), then press (ENTER).

The current option appears.

)

12(67

)

018(034 T 1:35:55

DAYTIME SUNSET SHINE CUSTOM NORMAL NORMAL

3 Press M/m to select the desired option,

then press (ENTER).

Options differ depending on the setting in visual setup (page 41). In visual setup, the settings of “PICTURE EQ” in “CUSTOM SETUP” switch the options as follows.

AUTO: Switches the night time/day time use options automatically according to the dimmer setting in system setup (page 43).

LIGHT OFF: Shows the day time use options. LIGHT ON: Shows the night time use options.

The options for each setting are indicated below.

For all settings NORMAL: Normal picture quality.

CUSTOM: User-adjustable settings (page 29).

MPEG-4

</M/m/,

ENTER

PLAY DVD VIDEO

When set to “LIGHT OFF”/“AUTO” (with “DIM-OFF”)

DAYTIME: Suitable in a bright place. SUNSET: Suitable when it gets little dark. SHINE: Suitable in a very bright place (e.g.,

when sunlight reflects on the monitor).

When set to “LIGHT ON”/“AUTO” (with “DIM-ON”)

NIGHT: Darkens the monitor to not distract

your driving at night. MIDNIGHT: Darkens the monitor more than the

“NIGHT” setting. THEATER: Brightens the monitor; suitable

when you want to enjoy a bright monitor at night.

Customizing the picture quality

The option “CUSTOM” allows you to make your own picture quality setting by adjusting picture tones. You can store adjustments for both “LIGHT OFF’ and “LIGHT ON” settings.

1 During playback, press

(VISUAL SETUP).

The play mode menu appears.

2 Press M/m to select (PICTURE

EQ), then press (ENTER).

The current option appears.

3 Press M/m to select “CUSTOM,” then

press (ENTER).

USER CUSTOM SETUP

COLOR 0 BRIGHT 0 SHARPNESS 0

Select : Set :

RETURN

Cancel :

4 Press M/m to select the picture tone,

then press </, to adjust the level.

5 Press (ENTER).

To hide the play mode menu, press (VISUAL SETUP).

Locking discs — Parental control

* Excluding DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR mode.

VISUAL

SETUP

ENTER

Number buttons

CLEAR

M/m

5 Press the number buttons to enter

your password, then press (ENTER).

The confirmation display appears.

6 To confirm, press the number buttons

to reenter your password, then press (ENTER).

The setting is complete.

To delete an entered number, press (CLEAR). To return to the previous display, press O. To hide the visual setup menu, press (VISUAL SETUP).

Deactivating parental control

Select “OFF t” in step 4 above, then enter your password. If parental control is deactivated, “Parental control canceled” appears.

You can lock a disc, or set playback restrictions according to a predetermined level such as viewer age. Restricted scenes can be blocked or replaced with different scenes when a parental control compatible DVD is played.

Activating parental control

1 Press (VISUAL SETUP) while the unit is

off.

The visual setup menu appears.

2 Press M/m to select (CUSTOM

SETUP), then press (ENTER).

The custom setup items appear.

3 Press M/m to select “PARENTAL

CONTROL,” then press (ENTER).

The options appear.

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL : DivX VOD : SLIDE SHOW TIME : MULTI-DISC RESUME : PLAY LIST PLAY : PICTURE EQ :

OFF

OFF ONt PLAYERt PASSWORDt AUTO

4 Press M/m to select “ON t,” th e n

press (ENTER).

The password setting display appears.

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press .

ENTER

Changing the password

Select “PASSWORD t” in step 4 above, enter your current password, enter your new password, then reenter to confirm.

Changing the area and its movie rating level

The restriction levels can be set depending on the area and its movie ratings.

1 Press (VISUAL SETUP) while the unit is

off.

The visual setup menu appears.

2 Press M/m to select (CUSTOM

SETUP), then press (ENTER).

The custom setup items appear.

3 Press M/m to select “PARENTAL

CONTROL,” then press (ENTER).

The options appear.

4 Press M/m to select “PLAYER t,” t he n

press (ENTER).

When parental control is already activated, the display to enter your password appears. To change the setting, enter your password, then press (ENTER).

5 Press M/m to select “STANDARD,”

then press (ENTER).

The options appear.

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL:

LEVEL : STANDARD :

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