SONY MEX-DV1600 User Manual [fr]

4-157-174-23 (2)

Multi Disc Player

Multi Disc Player

MEX-DV1600U

©2009 Sony Corporation

Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

Mode d’emploi

Istruzioni per l’uso

Gebruiksaanwijzing

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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.

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.

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

This symbol on the product or on its
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

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. On certain batteries this
symbol might be used in combination with a chemical
symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead
(Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005%
mercury or 0.004% lead. 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.

Note on the lithium battery

Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.

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Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function
(page 45).
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 (SOURCE/OFF) until the display
disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display,
see page 45.

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.

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Table of Contents

Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Playable discs and symbols used in this

manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Location and function of controls . . . . . . . . . . .8

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Card remote commander RM-X168 . . . . . .10

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Performing initial setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Preparing the card remote

commander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Attaching the front panel. . . . . . . . . . 13

Basic Operations

Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Playing video discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Playing audio discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Playing a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Playing an iPod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Advanced Operations — Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . .22

Storing manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Receiving stored stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Setting AF and TA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Selecting PTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Setting CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Advanced Operations — Discs

Playing JPEG files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using PBC functions — Playback control . . . 24

Using play mode menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

Configuring audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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

Locking discs — Parental control. . . . . . . . . . 29

Activating parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Changing the area and its movie rating

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

Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Direct search play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Listing up tracks/images/video files

— Quick-BrowZer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Selecting a track/image/video file. . . . . . . . 32

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

Viewing audio disc information . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Searching a track by listening to track passages

— ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Advanced Operations
— USB Devices

Display items during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Advanced Operations — iPod

Display items during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting the play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Operating an iPod directly

— Passenger control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Sound Adjustment

Additional Information

Adjusting the sound characteristics

— SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Enjoying sophisticated sound functions . . . . . 36

Creating a virtual center speaker

— CSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using rear speakers as a subwoofer

— RBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Optimizing sound for the listening position

— Intelligent Time Alignment . . . . . . . . . . 36

Setting the subwoofer position . . . . . . . . . . 37

Precisely calibrating the listening position

— Intelligent Time Alignment Tune . . . . . 38

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ7 Tune. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Adjusting the speaker volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Settings

Visual setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Basic operation of visual setup . . . . . . . . . . 40

Language setup for display or

soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Display setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Custom setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Audio setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Resetting all settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

System setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Basic operation of system setup . . . . . . . . . 44

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/

®

/MPEG-4 files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

DivX

About MP3 files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

About WMA files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

About AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

About JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

About DivX video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

About DivX Video-on-Demand. . . . . . . . . 51

About MPEG-4 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Language code/area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using Optional Equipment

Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of

Auxiliary equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

the car for safety. 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.

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Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. 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.

ZAPPIN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“Dolby” and the double-D

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

®

DivX

, DivX Certified® and
associated logos are registered
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

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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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

DVD VIDEO

DVD-R*

1

/ DVD-R DL*1 / DVD-RW*

(Video mode/VR mode)

VIDEO

DVD+R*

1

/ DVD+R DL*1 / DVD+RW*

Video CD

(Ver. 1.0/1.1/2.0)

Audio CD

AUDIO

*1 Audio files can also be stored.
*2 Video/image files can also be stored.

Note

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

CD-ROM*

2

/ CD-R*2 / CD-RW*

The following chart shows the supported compression formats and their file types.
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

MP3 audio file

WMA audio file

AAC audio file

JPEG image file

®

DivX

video file

MPEG-4

Tip

For details on compression formats, see page 50.

Note

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

MPEG-4 video file

1

1

2

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Location and function of controls

Main unit

2

1 83 4 5 6 7

SEEK

SEEK

SOURCE

OFF

ZAP

R

E

T

N

E

/

D

N

U

O

S

H

S

U

P

9 q; qa qs qd qf qg qj

• 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 SEEK +/– buttons page 14, 16, 18, 24

B (Back) button page 32, 36

1

Disc*

/USB:

Press to skip a chapter/track/scene/file.
Press and hold momentarily to reverse/fast­forward disc.
Press and hold to reverse/fast-forward track.

Radio:

Press to tune in stations automatically.
Press and hold to find a station manually.

To return to the previous display/move to the
upper level/exit the system setup menu or
sound menu.

PTY

REP SHUF

123456

AF / TA

ALBM

SCRL

DSPLMODE

qh

D Control dial/SOUND/ENTER button

page 12, 20, 21, 23, 33

Rotate to adjust the volume/adjust a setting.
Press to open the sound menu/apply a
setting.
Press and hold to open the system setup
menu.

E Disc slot page 15, 17

F Display window

G Z (Eject) button page 15, 17

H USB connector page 19, 20

To connect to the USB device.

I (Front panel release) button

page 13

AUX

qk

C SOURCE/OFF button*

14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21

Press to turn on the power/change the source
(Radio/Disc/USB/AUX).
Press for 1 second to turn off the power.
Press for more than 2 seconds to shut off
completely.

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2

page 12, 13,

J (Browse) button page 21, 32

To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.*

K ZAP button page 33

To enter the ZAPPIN™ mode.

L Receptor for the card remote

commander

3

M RESET button (located behind the front

panel) page 12

N MODE button page 14, 20, 22, 34, 35,

49

Press to select the radio band (FM/MW/LW)/
select an auxiliary device connected to the
AUX input jack (front) or AUX IN terminal
(rear)/select the play mode of iPod.
Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger
control.

O AF (Alternative Frequencies)/

TA (Traffic Announcement)/
PTY (Program Type) button page 23

Press to set AF and TA in RDS.
Press and hold to select PTY in RDS.

P Number buttons

Disc/USB:

(1): b REP page 15, 16, 30, 34, 35
(2): SHUF B page 15, 16, 30, 34, 35

2

(3)*

/(4): ALBM –/+ (V/v) page 15,

16, 18, 24, 34

Press to skip an album or folder/move
the cursor.
Press and hold to skip albums or folders
continuously.

(6): u (Play/Pause) page 15, 16, 17,
18, 24

Radio:

Press to receive stored stations.
Press and hold to store stations.

Q DSPL (Display)/SCRL (Scroll) button

page 22, 26, 34, 35, 48

Press to change display items.
Press and hold to scroll the display item.

R AUX input jack page 48

To connect a portable audio/video*

*1 Operation differs depending on the disc (page 16,

18).

*2 This button has a tactile dot.
*3 When a CD/MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/DivX/MPEG-4

is played.

*4 iPod with video only.

Note

When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB devices
disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.

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device.

9

Card remote commander RM-X168

1
2

3
4

9
0
qa

qs

5

6

7
8

• Refer to the pages listed for details.

• Remove the insulation film before use
(page 12).

A OFF button page 15, 17, 19, 21

Press to turn off/stop the source.
Press and hold to shut off completely.

B SOUND button page 36, 37

To open the sound menu.

C VISUAL SETUP button page 24, 25,

27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 37, 40

To open the play mode/visual setup menu.

D SYSTEM SETUP button page 22, 28,

38, 39, 44, 48, 49

To open the system setup menu.

10

qd
qf

qg
qh

qj

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

32, 36, 38, 40

To return to the previous display/move to the
upper level/exit the system setup menu or
sound menu/return to the menu on a VCD*

F Number buttons page 15, 16, 22, 24,

25, 30, 31, 32

Disc/USB:

To locate a title/chapter/track.

Radio:

Press to receive stored stations.
Press and hold to store stations.

G CLEAR button page 30, 32

To delete an entered number.

H DSPL (Display) button page 22, 26,

34, 35, 48

To change display items.

1

.

I ATT (Attenuate) button

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

J u (Play/Pause) button page 15, 16,

17, 18, 24

K .m/M> buttons page 14, 16,

18, 24

2

Disc*

/USB:

Press to skip a chapter/track/scene/file.
Press and hold momentarily to reverse/fast­forward disc.
Press and hold to reverse/fast-forward track.

Radio:

Press to tune in stations automatically.
Press and hold to find a station manually.

L DVD playback setting buttons

(AUDIO): page 16, 27

To change the audio language/format.
(For VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/AAC/MPEG-4,
to change the audio channel.)

(SUBTITLE): page 16

To change the subtitle language.

(ANGLE): page 16

To change the viewing angle.

(TOP MENU): page 16

To open the top menu on a DVD.

(MENU): page 16

To open the menu on a disc.

*1 When playing with PBC function.
*2 Operation differs depending on the disc (page 16,

18).

*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/OF F) on the main unit is pressed, or
a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

M (BROWSE) button page 21, 32

To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.*

3

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

To move the cursor and apply a setting.

O SRC (Source) button page 14, 19, 20,

22, 49

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

P MODE button page 14, 20, 22, 34, 35,

49

Press to select the radio band (FM/MW/LW)/
select an auxiliary device connected to the
AUX input jack (front) or AUX IN terminal
(rear)/select the play mode of iPod.
Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger
control.

Q VOL (Volume) +/– buttons page 20

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Getting Started

Resetting the unit

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 13) and press the
RESET button (page 9) with a pointed object,
such as a ball-point pen.

Note

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

Performing initial setup

1 Press the control dial in the initial

setup display.

2 Rotate the control dial to set the audio

output, then press it.

If a subwoofer is connected, select “SUB
OUT.”
If a power amplifier is connected, select
“REAR OUT.”
If neither subwoofer or power amplifier is
connected, you can select either “SUB OUT”
or “REAR OUT.”

SOURCE / OFF

Control dial

After resetting, the display for initial speaker
setup appears.

Be sure to set correctly following the procedure
below to enjoy the various sound functions of
this unit.

To skip the initial setup, press (SOURCE/OFF),
or insert a disc.

3 Rotate the control dial to select your

listening position, then press it.

Select “FRONT L” if your listening position
is front left, or select “FRONT R” if front
right.
The clock display appears when the setting is
complete.

Note

During the initial setup procedure, returning to the
previous display is not possible by pressing . To
restart the initial setup, reset the unit by pressing the
RESET button.

With the card remote commander

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

Preparing the card remote
commander

Remove the insulation film.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, see page 51.

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Detaching the front panel

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 and hold (SOURCE/OFF).

The unit is turned off.

2 Press , then pull it off towards you.

(SOURCE/OFF)

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.

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.

A

B

Note

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

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Basic Operations

Listening to the radio

SOURCE / OFF

SEEK MODE

1

Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears.

2

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

.m/M>

SRC
MODE

or LW) appears.

3

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.

Tip

For details on other radio functions, see “Advanced Operations — Radio” on page 22.

With the card remote commander

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

/–.

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

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Playing video discs

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

SOURCE

1

/

OFF

b/B/V/v u

Z

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

OFF

Number
buttons

corresponding to this unit.

2

Insert the disc (label side up).

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

3

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.

To stop playback

Press (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second.
With the card remote commander, press (OFF).

u

</M/m/,

ENTER

To eject the disc

Press Z.

Note

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

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.

continue to next page t

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Other playback operations

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

ALBM

u

AUDIO

TOP MENU

Number
buttons

.m/M>

SUBTITLE
ANGLE
MENU

</M/m/,

ENTER

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*

1

Remote:

(TOP MENU) or (MENU)

select items in the DVD menu*

1

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)*

1

turn off/change the subtitle language*

change the viewing angle*

1

Remote:

(AUDIO) repeatedly until the desired item appears

1

Remote:

(SUBTITLE) repeatedly until the desired item appears*

Remote:

2

(ANGLE) repeatedly until the desired angle number appears

skip an album (folder)*

3

Main unit:

(3) (ALBM –)/(4) (ALBM +)

skip albums (folders) continuously*

3

Main unit:
and hold (3) (ALBM –)/(4) (ALBM +)

*1 Unavailable depending on the disc.
*2 When the 4-digit input prompt appears, input the language code (page 57) for the desired language.
*3 When a DivX/MPEG-4 is played.

Note on DivX/MPEG-4 playback

If a disc contains multiple file types, only the selected file type (audio/video/image) can be played.
To play DivX/MPEG-4 video files of such a disc, press during playback, select “LIST UP VIDEO FILES,” then
select the desired file (page 33).

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Playing audio discs

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

SOURCE

1

Insert the disc (label side up).

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

/

OFF

Z

u

OFF

To stop playback

Press (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second.
With the card remote commander, press (OFF).

To eject the disc

Press Z.

Note

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

continue to next page t

u

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Other playback operations

u

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.

.m/M>

</M/m/,

Playing 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) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the
USB standard can be used.

• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.m4a), JPEG (.jpg), DivX (.avi) and
MPEG-4 (.mp4).

• Backup of data in a USB device is recommended.

Notes

• 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.

• A large-sized file may take time to start playing back.

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SOURCE / OFF

1

Connect the USB device to the USB

OFF

connector.

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

With the card remote commander

Use (SRC) instead of (SOURCE/OFF).

To stop playback

Press (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second.
With the card remote commander, press (OFF).

To disconnect the USB device

Stop playback, then disconnect.
Do not disconnect during playback, as data in the USB device may be damaged.

SRC

About the Quick-BrowZer function

The Quick-BrowZer function allows you to easily search for an item in a USB device containing many
albums/tracks. For details, see “Listing up tracks/images/video files — Quick-BrowZer” on page 32.

About the ZAPPIN function

The ZAPPIN function allows you to easily search for a track, for example, in shuffle or shuffle repeat
mode. For details, see “Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™” on page 33.

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 the data may be damaged.

• This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub.

• If a USB device 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 device, press during playback, select the desired file
type (video/image) to list up, then select the desired file (page 33).

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Playing an iPod

For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see “About iPod” on page 51 or visit the support site.

Support site

http://support.sony-europe.com/

In this manual, “iPod” is used as a general reference for the iPod functions on the iPod and iPhone,
unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

SOURCE / OFF

Control dial

1

Reduce the volume by rotating the control dial.

2

Connect the iPod to the USB connector.

Use of the optional USB connection cable RC-200IPV is
recommended.*

MODE

1

The following display appears on the iPod screen*2, then
playback starts from the item last played.
If an iPod is already connected, to start playback, press
(SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “USB” appears. (“IPD”
appears when iPod is recognized.)

*1 To play videos of iPod with video, use of the RC-200IPV is

required.

*2 May not appear in the case of an iPod touch or iPhone being

connected, or that iPod was last played back using
passenger control.

OFF

M/m

ENTER

SRC
MODE

VOL

3

Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired play mode appears.

The mode changes as follows:

RESUMING*
PODCAST*

*1 Appears only when the iPod currently playing is connected.
*2 May not appear depending on the iPod setting.

4

Adjust the volume by rotating the control dial.

With the card remote commander

Use (SRC) instead of (SOURCE/OFF), (VOL) +/– instead of the control dial.

1

t ALBUM t TRACK t GENRE t PLAYLIST t ARTIST t

2

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To stop playback

Press (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second.
With the card remote commander, press (OFF).

To play videos of iPod with video

1 Press during playback.
2 Rotate the control dial to select “VIDEO,” then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the desired play mode, then press it.
4 Rotate the control dial to select the desired video, then press it.

With the card remote commander, press M/m instead of rotating the control dial, press (ENTER)
instead of the control dial.

To disconnect the iPod

Stop playback, then disconnect.
Do not disconnect during playback, as data in the iPod may be damaged.

About the resuming mode

When the iPod currently playing is connected to the dock connector, the mode of this unit changes to
resuming mode and playback starts in the mode set by the iPod.
In resuming mode, (1) (REP) and (2) (SHUF) do not function.

About the Quick-BrowZer function

The Quick-BrowZer function allows you to easily search for an item in an iPod containing many
categories/tracks. For details, see “Listing up tracks/images/video files — Quick-BrowZer” on page 32.

About the ZAPPIN function

The ZAPPIN function allows you to easily search for a track, for example, in shuffle or shuffle repeat
mode. For details, see “Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™” on page 33.

Caution for iPhone

When you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone volume is controlled by iPhone itself. In order to avoid sudden
loud sound after a call, do not increase the volume on the unit during a telephone call.

Notes

• An auxiliary device connected to the AUX input jack (front) cannot be selected with an iPod connected to the

USB connector.

• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the iPod, otherwise data may be damaged.

• This unit cannot recognize iPod via a USB hub.

Tips

• When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position with the unit on, the iPod will be recharged.

• If the iPod is disconnected during playback, “NO DEV” appears in the display of the unit.

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Advanced Operations — Radio

RDS

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.

Storing automatically — BTM

1 Press (SRC) repeatedly until “TUNER”

appears on the main unit.

To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,
FM3, MW or LW.

2 Press (SYSTEM SETUP).

The system setup item appears.

3 Press M/m to select “BTM,” then press

(ENTER).

The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons ((1) to (6)).
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

With the main unit

Press (SOURCE/OFF) instead of (SRC), press and
hold the control dial instead of pressing
(SYSTEM SETUP), rotate the control dial instead of
pressing M/m, press the control dial instead of
(ENTER).

Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you

want to store, press and hold a
number button ((1) to (6)) until
“MEM” appears on the main unit.

The number button indication appears on the
main unit.

Note

If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.

Tip

When an RDS station is stored, the AF/TA setting is
also stored (page 23).

Receiving stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number

button ((1) to (6)).

Overview

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio program signal.

Display items

A

A Radio band, Function
B TA / T P*

1

C Frequency*2 (Program service name), Preset

number, Clock, RDS data

*1 “TA” flashes during traffic information. “TP” lights

up while such a station is received.

*2 While receiving the RDS station, “ *” is displayed

on the left of the frequency indication.

To change display items C, press (DSPL).

B

C

RDS services

This unit automatically provides RDS services as
follows:

AF (Alternative Frequencies)

Selects and retunes the station with the
strongest signal in a network. By using this
function, you can continuously listen to the
same program during a long-distance drive
without having to retune the same station
manually.

TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic
Program)

Provides current traffic information/programs.
Any information/program received, will
interrupt the currently selected source.

PTY (Program Types)

Displays the currently received program type.
Also searches your selected program type.

CT (Clock Time)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets
the clock.

Notes

• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS
functions may be available.

• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak,
or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting
RDS data.

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Setting AF and TA

The AF/TA settings and switching order are
indicated below.

AF-ON: Activates AF and deactivates TA.
TA-ON : Activates TA and deactivates AF.
AF, TA-ON: Activates both AF and TA.
AF, TA-OFF: Deactivates both AF and TA.

1 Press (AF/TA) on the main unit

repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.

Storing RDS stations with the AF and
TA setting

You can preset RDS stations along with the AF/
TA setting. If you use the BTM function, only
RDS stations are stored with the same AF/TA
setting.
If you preset manually, you can preset both RDS
and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA setting for
each.

1 Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or

manually.

Receiving emergency
announcements

With AF or TA on, the emergency
announcements will automatically interrupt the
currently selected source.

Tip

If you adjust the volume level during a traffic
announcement, that level will be stored into memory
for subsequent traffic announcements, independently
from the regular volume level.

Staying with one regional program
— REG

When the AF function is on: this unit’s factory
setting restricts reception to a specific region, so
you will not be switched to another regional
station with a stronger frequency.

If you leave this regional program’s reception
area, set “REG-OFF” in system setup during FM
reception (page 46).

Note

This function does not work in the UK and in some
other areas.

Local Link function (UK only)

This function enables you to select other local
stations in the area, even if they are not stored on
your number buttons.

1 During FM reception, press a number button

((1) to (6)) on which a local station is stored.

2 Within 5 seconds, press again a number button

of the local station.
Repeat this procedure until the local station is
received.

Selecting PTY

1 Press and hold (AF/TA) (PTY) on the

main unit during FM reception.

The current program type name appears if the
station is transmitting PTY data.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the

program type.

3 Press the control dial.

The unit searches for a station broadcasting
the selected program type.

Type of programs

NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs),
INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports),
EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama),
CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science),
VARIED (Varied), POP M (Pop Music),
ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R.
Music), LIGHT M (Light classical),
CLASSICS (Serious classical), OTHER M
(Other Music), WEATHER (Weather),
FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s
program), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs),
RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In),
TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ
(Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music),
NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies

Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT
(Documentary)

Note

You cannot use this function in countries/regions
where no PTY data is available.

Setting CT

1 Set “CT-ON” in system setup

(page 45).

Notes

• The CT function may not work even though an RDS

station is being received.

• There might be a difference between the time set by

the CT function and the actual time.

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Advanced Operations — Discs

This chapter consists of the following sections.

• Video-specific operations*

t page 24 to 30

• Video*/audio common operations

t page 30 to 33

• Audio-specific operations

t page 33

* Including JPEG operations.

Playing JPEG files

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 3 of “Playing
video discs” on page 15.

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.

• If the disc contains multiple file types, only the

selected file type (audio/video/image) can be played.
To play JPEG image files of such a disc, press
during playback, select “LIST UP IMAGE FILES,”
then select the desired file (page 33).

Tip

You can also select a file to play using a list (Quick­BrowZer) (page 32).

</, (rotates every 90º)

(3) (ALBM –)/
(4) (ALBM +)

Main unit:

and hold (3) (ALBM –)/
(4) (ALBM +)

Using PBC functions
— Playback control

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

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 “PBC,” then press

(ENTER).

4 Press M/m to select “ON,” then press

(ENTER).

5 Start playing a PBC compatible VCD.

The PBC menu appears.

6 Press the number buttons to select the

desired item, then press (ENTER).

7 Follow the instructions in the menu for

interactive operations.

To return to the previous display, press O.

Playing without the PBC function

1 Select “PBC: OFF” in the visual setup

menu, then start playing a VCD.

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 25).

• Resume playback is unavailable during playback
without PBC.

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Using play mode menu

E

IJ

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 40).

E.g., when playing a DVD

MPEG-4

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 .
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

A

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1:ENGLISH
OFF

1:ENGLISH

2:FRENCH
3:SPANISH

SUBTITLE
Select :

BCD

)

)

ENTER

F

G

H

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*

1

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*

2

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.

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 16, 27

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

MPEG-4

SUBTITLE 16

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

ANGLE 16

To change the angle.

CENTER ZOOM 28

To magnify an image.

MPEG-4

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*

25

REPEAT 31

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

SHUFFLE 31

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

*

PICTURE EQ 28

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.

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

MPEG-4

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MPEG-4

MPEG-4

MPEG-4

• 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

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 if 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

Note

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

1 During playback, press (AUDIO)

repeatedly until the desired audio
channel appears.

E.g., when playing an MP3

Audio channel

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 57) 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/
MPEG-4, 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)

MPEG-4

TRACK NAME
ALBUM NAME
ARTIST NAME

Note

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

Tip

You can also change the settings of video discs by
selecting “AUDIO” in the play mode menu (page 25).

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*

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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

continue to next page t

PLAY
DVD VIDEO

PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL

L C

LFE

LSRRS

3/2.1

27

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

LFE component × 1

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.

)

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)

PLAY
DVD VIDEO

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

Magnifying pictures

You can magnify pictures.

MPEG-4

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

3.

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.

Adjusting the picture quality
— Picture EQ

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.

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DAYTIME
SUNSET
SHINE
CUSTOM
NORMAL
NORMAL

MPEG-4

PLAY
DVD VIDEO

28

3 Press M/m to select the desired option,

then press (ENTER).

Options differ depending on the setting in visual
setup (page 42).
In visual setup, the settings of “PICTURE EQ” in
“DISPLAY SETUP” switch the options as
follows.

AUTO: Switches the night time/day time use
options automatically depending on whether the
light is on/off.

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

The options for each setting are indicated below.

For all settings
NORMAL: Normal picture quality.

CUSTOM: User-adjustable settings (page 29).

When set to “LIGHT ON”/“AUTO” (with
light 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.

When set to “LIGHT OFF”/“AUTO” (with
light 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).

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 ON” and “LIGHT OFF” 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

PICTURE EQ
Select :

ENTER

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.

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 :
SLIDE SHOW TIME :
MULTI-DISC RESUME :
USB RESUME :
PLAY LIST PLAY :
PBC :
DivX VOD
DivX DEACTIVATION :

OFF

OFF
ONt
PLAYERt
PASSWORDt
ON

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4 Press M/m to select “ON t,” th e n

press (ENTER).

The password setting display appears.

5 Press M/m to select “STANDARD,”

then press (ENTER).

The options appear.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press .

ENTER

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 .
To hide the visual setup menu, press
(VISUAL SETUP).

Deactivating parental control

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

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 hen

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).

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CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL:

LEVEL :
STANDARD :

8:
USA
USA
OTHERSt

6 Press M/m to select the desired area to

apply its movie ratings, then press
(ENTER).

The area is selected.
When you select “OTHERS t,” enter the
area code selecting from “Area code list” on
page 57, using the number buttons.

7 Press M/m to select “LEVEL,” then

press (ENTER).

The options appear.

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL:

LEVEL :
STANDARD :

8:

1:

G
2:
3:

PG
4:

PG-13
5:

The lower the number, the stricter the
restriction level.

8 Press M/m to select the desired rating,

then press (ENTER).

The setting is complete.

To return to the previous display, press .
To hide the visual setup menu, press
(VISUAL SETUP).

Repeat and shuffle play

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

(2) (SHUF) on the main unit

repeatedly until the desired option
appears.

Repeat or shuffle play starts.

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