Sony MEX-DV2100 Operating Manual

3-276-513-21 (1)

Multi Disc Player

Многодисковый проигрыватель

Инструкция по эксплуатации

Інcтpyкції з eкcплyaтaції

MEX-DV2100

2007 Sony Corporation

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.

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

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

CAUTION

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

CLASS 1M VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER

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

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 48). 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 49.

After resetting the unit, if you fail to set the initial speaker setup correctly due to time out or a mistake, the settings can be reconfigured in other menus. To set the speaker connection status, see page 42. To set the listening position, see page 40.

On safety

• Comply with the traffic laws in your country.

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

Preventing an accident

Pictures and karaoke function are available only after you park the car and set the parking brake. If the car starts moving during video playback or karaoke mode, pictures from the FRONT VIDEO OUT automatically disappear after displaying the following caution. The monitor connected to the REAR VIDEO OUT is active while the car is in motion. The pictures on the screen are turned off and the karaoke mode is deactivated, but audio source can be heard.

Video blocked for your safety.

Karaoke function blocked.

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-X162 . . . . . . 12

Getting Started

Installing the unit and an optional

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

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

Performing initial setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Preparing the card remote

commander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

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

Basic Operations

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

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

Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Enjoying Surround Sound

Creating an ideal field for multi-channel

sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Advanced Operations — Discs

Playing DivX®/JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

video playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

DivX

JPEG image playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using PBC functions — Playback control. . . .23

Using play mode menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Viewing time/text information of the disc . . . . 25

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

Changing the audio language/format. . . . . .26

Checking the program format . . . . . . . . . . .26

Adjusting the audio output level

— DVD level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Magnifying pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Adjusting the picture quality

— Picture EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Customizing the picture quality . . . . . . . . . 28

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

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

Changing the area and its movie rating

level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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

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

Multi-channel output of 2-channel sources

— Pro Logic II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Enjoying karaoke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Listing up tracks/images/video files

— LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Selecting a track/image/video file. . . . . . . . 34

Selecting a file type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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

Configuring playback settings for Super Audio

CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Selecting a playback layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Selecting the sound quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Advanced Operations — Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 36

Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Receiving stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Setting AF and TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Selecting PTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound characteristics

— SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Enjoying sophisticated sound functions

— X-DSP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Creating a virtual center speaker

— CSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Optimizing sound for the listening position

— Intelligent Time Alignment . . . . . . . . . . 40

Precisely calibrating the listening position

— Intelligent Time Alignment Tune . . . . . 40

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ7 Tune. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Speaker configuration and volume setup. . . . . 42

Settings

Visual setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Basic operation of visual setup . . . . . . . . . . 43

Language setup for display or

soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Display setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Custom setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Audio setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Resetting all settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

System setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Basic operation of system setup . . . . . . . . . 47

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Language code/area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Using Optional Equipment

Auxiliary equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Rotary commander RM-X4S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Playback order of MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX

files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

About WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

About JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

About DivX

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Removing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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

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, Super Audio CD, CD playback t page 8

Compatible with various disc formats.

t page 39

Creates a virtual center speaker and simulates multi-channel sound field without a center speaker.

t page 40

Changes the localization of the sound by delaying the sound output from each speaker, and provides the feeling of being in the center of the sound field, wherever you sit in the car.

2000MP3, 2000WMA

Can play up to 2,000 tracks*

recorded on

DVD-R DL in MP3/WMA format.

Multi-disc resume playback t page 45

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

For surround sound such as Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS surround, multichannel of Super Audio CD, etc., and allows for the 5.1-channel sound system by connecting an amplifier and speakers.

t page 32

Produces 5 full-bandwidth output channels from 2-channel sources, using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder.

t page 39

Sony’s new sound engine creates an ideal in-car sound field with digital signal processing.

t page 39, 41

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

t page 28

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

t page 33

You can connect a microphone (not supplied) and enjoy karaoke.

t page 51

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

REAR-AUX IN (Lite) t page 51

The BUS AUDIO IN/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.

*1 Depending on track length and recorded sampling

rate.

*2 Unavailable when another optional device is

connected to the BUS CONTROL IN terminal.

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.

double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674;

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

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

“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)

Super Audio CD

Audio CD

AUDIO

CD-ROM*

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 -RO M

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

JPEG image file

DVD -RW

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

DivX

video file

Tip

For details on compression formats, see page 55.

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/JPEG/DivX

•CD-G

•Photo-CD

• VSD (Video Single Disc)

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

•DVD-RAM

•DVD-Audio

• Active-Audio (Data)

• SVCD (Super Video CD)

•CDV

• Discs created in Packet Write 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

Main unit

4 5

OFF

SEEK SEEK

PTY

LIST

9 qa qd qgqs

Front panel removed

PUSH SOUND/ ENTER

SYSTEM

SETUP

RESET

SOURCE

MODE

REP SHUF

DSPL AF/TA

123456

ALBUM

OPEN

AUX

MEX-DV2100

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 14, 16, 18, 23

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

B m (Microphone) button 33

To activate the karaoke mode.

C Volume control dial/SOUND/ENTER

button 14, 27, 33, 34, 36, 38, 39, 41,

42, 47, 51, 52

To adjust the volume/adjust a setting (rotate); open the sound menu/apply a setting (press).

D SOURCE button 14, 15, 20, 36, 52

E Display window

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

F AUX input jack 51

To connect a portable audio device.

G OPEN button 15, 16, 17, 18

P RESET button 14

Q Z (eject) button 17, 18

To eject the disc.

H LIST/PTY (Program Type) button 34,

To list up*1; select PTY in RDS.

I Receptor for the card remote

commander

J SEEK –/+ buttons 17, 19, 20, 22

Disc: 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).

K SYSTEM SETUP button 27, 35, 36, 41,

42, 47, 51, 52

To open the system setup menu.

L MODE button 20, 36, 52

To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW); select an auxiliary device*

M DSPL (Display) button 25, 37, 51

To change display items.

N Number buttons

Disc:

(1): b REP 16, 17, 30, 52 (2): SHUF B 16, 17, 30, 52 (3)/(4): ALBUM –/+ (V/v) 16, 17, 19,

22, 52

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

(6): u (play/pause) 16, 17, 18, 19, 22

To start/pause playback. Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).

R Disc slot 16, 18

To insert the disc.

*1 When a Super Audio CD/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/

DivX is played.

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

19).

*3 When two auxiliary devices are used. *4 If the changer is connected, operation is different

(page 52).

O AF (Alternative Frequencies)/TA

(Traffic Announcement) button 37, 38

To set AF and TA in RDS.

Card remote commander RM-X162

3 4 5 6 7 8

9 0

OFF ATT

44 55 66

77 88 99

TOP MENU

SYSTEM SETUP

LIST/PTY

SOUND

ZXZ

SRC

ENTER

PICTURE

AF/TA

MODE

AUDI O

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

MENUCLEAR

VISUAL SETUP

DSPL

PLII

VOL

qs1

qf qg

qk ql

w; wa

Refer to the pages listed for details. Remove the insulation film before use (page 15).

A OFF button 14, 16, 18, 23

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

B Number buttons 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30,

31, 32, 36, 38

Disc: To locate a title/chapter/track. Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).

C CLEAR button 29, 32

To delete an entered number.

D SYSTEM SETUP button 27, 35, 36, 41,

42, 47, 51, 52

To open the system setup menu.

E LIST/PTY (Program Type) button 34,

To l ist up*

F SOUND button 33, 39, 40

To open the sound menu.

; select PTY in RDS.

G PICTURE EQ button 28

To select the picture quality.

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

To move the cursor and apply a setting.

H u (Play/Pause) button 16, 17, 18, 19,

To start/pause playback.

I .m/M> buttons 17, 19, 20,

Disc: 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).

J SRC (Source) button 20, 36, 52

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

K MODE button 20, 36, 52

To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW); select an auxiliary device*

L ATT (Attenuate) button

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

M DVD playback setting buttons

(AUDIO): 17, 26

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

(SUBTITLE): 17

To change the subtitle language.

(ANGLE): 17

To change the viewing angle.

(TOP MENU): 17

To open the top menu on a DVD.

(MENU): 17

To open the menu on a disc.

R PLII (Pro Logic II) button 32

To select a Pro Logic II mode.

S m (Microphone) button 33

To activate the karaoke mode.

T VOL (Volume) +/– buttons

To adjust the volume.

U AF (Alternative Frequencies)/TA

(Traffic Announcement) button 37, 38

To set AF and TA in RDS.

*1 When a Super Audio CD/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/

DivX is played.

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

19).

*3 When two auxiliary devices are used. *4 When playing with PBC function.

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.

Tip

For details on how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander” on page 56.

N VISUAL SETUP button 23, 26, 27, 28,

29, 31, 32, 35, 36, 40, 43

To open the play mode/visual setup menu.

O DSPL (Display) button 25, 37, 51

To change display items.

P O (Return) button 23, 24, 29, 30, 35,

40, 43

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

Getting Started

Performing initial setup

Installing the unit and an optional monitor

Firstly, install and connect the unit and an 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

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.

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 15) and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

OFF SOURCE

Volume 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 (OFF)/ (SOURCE), or insert a disc.

Note

The initial setup display automatically disappears if no operation is performed for 30 seconds. During setup procedure, it is canceled if no operation is performed for 15 seconds.

1 Press the volume control dial in the

initial setup display.

2 Rotate the volume control dial to set

the center speaker connection status, then press it.

Select “C ON” if the center speaker is connected, or select “C OFF” if not.

RESET button

Note

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

3 Rotate the volume control dial to set

the subwoofer connection status, then press it.

Select “SW ON” if the subwoofer is connected, or select “SW OFF” if not.

4 Rotate the volume 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.

This setting can then be further configured in setup or the sound menu. For details on setting the speaker connection status, see “Speaker configuration and volume setup” on page 42. For details on setting the listening position, see “Optimizing sound for the listening position — Intelligent Time Alignment” on page 40.

Note

If you set to “C ON” without connecting the center speaker, vocal sound is not output, and if you set to “SW ON” without connecting the subwoofer, bass sound is not output.

With the card remote commander

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

Preparing the card remote commander

1 Press (OPEN) while the unit is off.

The front panel is flipped down.

2 Slide the front panel to the right, then

gently pull out the left end 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 par ked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

Attaching the front panel

Place the hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. Press (SOURCE) on the main unit (or insert a disc) to operate the unit.

Before using the card remote commander for the first time, remove the insulation film.

Detaching the front panel

SOURCE

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.

OPEN

Note

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

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 OPENZ

b/B/V/v

Turn on your monitor, then select the

input source on your monitor corresponding to this unit.

Press (OPEN) on the main unit.

Insert the disc (label side up).

OFF

Number buttons

</M/m/,

ENTER

ZXZ

Close the front panel.

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.

To stop playback

Press (OFF).

To eject the disc

1 Press (OPEN) on the main unit. 2 Press Z (rear of front panel). 3 Close the front panel.

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>

b/B/V/v

Number buttons

</M/m/,

ENTER

ZXZ

AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE MENU

TOP MENU

.m/M>

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 26)*

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 63) for the desired language.

Playing audio discs

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

OFF OPENZ

Press (OPEN) on the main unit.

Insert the disc (label side up).

Close the front panel.

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

OFF

ZXZ

To stop playback

Press (OFF).

To eject the disc

1 Press (OPEN) on the main unit. 2 Press Z (rear of front panel). 3 Close the front panel.

Other playback operations

</M/m/,

.m/M>

ALBUM

ZXZ

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) (ALBUM –)/(4) (ALBUM +)

Remote: M/m

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

Remote: and hold M/m

* When an MP3/WMA is played.

Listening to the radio

SOURCE

ZXZ

SEEK MODE

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears.

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

SRC

.m/M>

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)

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

repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency.

Tip

For details on other radio functions, see “Advanced Operations — Radio” on page 36.

With the card remote commander

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

A Radio band/Function B Frequency*

* While receiving an RDS station, program service

name appears. For details, see “RDS” on page 37.

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