Sony MEX-DV2200 User Manual

Multi Disc Player

4-115-195-21 (1)

Multi Disc Player

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

MEX-DV2200

Warning

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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 equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For the state of california, USA only

Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains

perchlorate

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 46). 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 47.

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 40. To set the listening position, see page 37.

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-X169 . . . . . .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 JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Using PBC functions — Playback control. . . .22

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

Viewing time/text information of the disc . . . .24

Configuring audio settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Changing the audio language/format. . . . . .25

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

Adjusting the audio output level

— DVD level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Magnifying pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Adjusting the picture quality

— Picture EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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

Locking discs — Parental control. . . . . . . . . . 28

Activating parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Listing up tracks/images

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

Selecting a track/image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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

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

Configuring playback settings for Super Audio

CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Selecting a playback layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Selecting the sound quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Advanced Operations — Radio

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

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

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

Receiving stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound characteristics

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

Enjoying sophisticated sound functions

— X-DSP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Creating a virtual center speaker

— CSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Optimizing sound for the listening position

— Intelligent Time Alignment . . . . . . . . . . 37

Precisely calibrating the listening position

— Intelligent Time Alignment Tune . . . . . 38

Customizing the equalizer curve

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

Speaker configuration and volume setup . . . . 40

Settings

Visual setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Basic operation of visual setup . . . . . . . . . . 41

Language setup for display or

soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Display setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Custom setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Audio setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Resetting all settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

System setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Basic operation of system setup . . . . . . . . . 45

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Using Optional Equipment

Auxiliary equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Rotary commander RM-X4S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Notes on discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Playback order of MP3/WMA/JPEG

files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

About WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

About JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Removing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Language code/area code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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 37

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

t page 37, 38

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 a

disc in MP3/WMA format.

Multi-disc resume playback t page 43

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 37

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

t page 36, 39

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

t page 27

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

t page 32

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

t page 49

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

t page 49

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 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.

“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s:

5,451,942; 5,956,674; 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.

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

United States and/or other countries.

The “SAT Radio Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a satellite

radio tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio tuner module. “SAT Radio,” “SAT Radio Ready,” the SAT Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all related marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc.

This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

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

The “HD Radio Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a Sony HD Radio (sold separately). For HD Radio the HD Radio

HD Radio

tuner operation, please refer to

tuner Operating Instructions.

and the HD Radio Ready logo are

tuner

proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

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 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

DATA DVDs

DVD -ROM

DVD-R

WMA audio file

DVD-R DL

DVD -RW

DVD+R

JPEG image file

Tip

For details on compression formats, see page 53.

DVD+ R D L

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

•CD-G

•Photo-CD

• VSD (Video Single Disc)

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

•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.

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.

/4 in) discs

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

Region code

MULTI DISC PLAYER

DC : 12V NEGATIVE GROUND

SERIAL NO.

ALL

DATA CDs

CD-ROM

CD-R

CD-RW

Location and function of controls

Main unit

4 65 783

OFF

SEEK

SOURCE

DSPL

MODE

SEEK

q;9

Front panel removed

OPEN

qa qg

RESET

ALBUMREP SHUF

312 456

AUX

SCRLSETUP

qfqs

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 14, 16, 18, 23

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

B (Back)/DSPL (Display) button

page 24, 49

To return to the previous display/change display items.

C SOURCE button page 14, 15, 20, 36,

To power on; change the source (Radio/Disc/

AUX)*

D m (Microphone) button page 32

To activate the karaoke mode.

E Control dial/SOUND/ENTER button

page 14, 26, 33, 34, 36, 39, 40, 45, 49, 50

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

F Receptor for the card remote

commander

G Display window

H OPEN button page 15, 16, 17, 18

I SEEK +/– buttons page 17, 19, 20, 22

Disc:

To skip a chapter/track/scene (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 MODE button page 20, 36, 50

To select the radio band (FM/AM); select an auxiliary device.*

K (Browse) button page 33

To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.*

L SETUP button page 26, 35, 36, 39, 40,

45, 49, 50

To open the system setup menu.

M Number buttons

Disc:

(1): b REP page 16, 17, 30, 51 (2): SHUF B page 16, 17, 30, 51 (3)/(4): ALBUM –/+ (V/v) page 16, 17,

19, 22, 50

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

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

To start/pause playback.

Radio:

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

N SCRL (Scroll) button

To scroll the display item.

O AUX input jack page 49

To connect a portable audio device.

P RESET button page 14

Q Z (eject) button page 17, 18

To eject the disc.

R Disc slot page 16, 18

To insert the disc.

*1 While the auxiliary device such as a CD changer,

HD Radio tuner or SAT tuner is connected, “CDC”, “HD,” “XM” or “SR” appears on the display when (SOURCE) is pressed. You can switch the changer, HD Radio tuner band or SAT tuner band by pressing (MODE) if several auxiliary devices are connected.

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

19).

*3 When a Super Audio CD/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG is

played.

*4 If the changer is connected, operation is different

(page 50).

Card remote commander RM-X169

3 4

7 8

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

A OFF button page 14, 16, 18, 23

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

B SOUND button page 33, 36, 37

To open the sound menu.

D SYSTEM SETUP button page 26, 35,

36, 39, 40, 45, 49, 50

To open the system setup menu.

E (Back)/O (Return) button page 22,

24, 29, 35, 38, 41

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

C VISUAL SETUP button page 23, 26,

27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 35, 38, 41

To open the play mode/visual setup menu.

F Number buttons page 16, 17, 22, 23,

24, 29, 31, 36

Disc:

To locate a title/chapter/track.

Radio:

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

P SRC (Source) button page 20, 36, 50

To power on; change the source (Radio/Disc/

AUX)*

Q MODE button page 20, 36, 50

To select the radio band (FM/AM); select an auxiliary device.*

G CLEAR button page 29, 31

To delete an entered number.

H DSPL (Display) button page 24, 49

To change display items.

I PLII (Pro Logic II) button page 32

To select a Dolby Pro Logic II mode.

J ATT (Attenuate) button

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

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

18, 19, 22

To start/pause playback.

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

20, 22

Disc:

To skip a chapter/track/scene (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).

M DVD playback setting buttons

(AUDIO): page 17, 25

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

R VOL (Volume) +/– buttons

To adjust the volume.

S m (Microphone) button page 32

To activate the karaoke mode.

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

19).

*3 When the SAT tuner is connected. *4 When a Super Audio CD/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG is

played.

*5 While the auxiliary device such as a CD changer,

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.

N (Browse)/CAT*

To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode* category list mode*

button page 33

/the

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

To move the cursor and apply a setting.

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

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.

Optional monitor

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 (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.

OFF SOURCE

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 changes to the center speaker setup 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 control dial in the initial

setup display.

2 Rotate the 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.

3 Rotate the control dial to set the

subwoofer connection status, then press it.

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

4 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.

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 40. For details on setting the listening position, see “Optimizing sound for the listening position — Intelligent Time Alignment” on page 37.

Note

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

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.

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 parked 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.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, see page 53.

Detaching the front panel

SOURCE OPEN

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.

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

OFF

Number buttons

corresponding to this unit.

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.

</M/m/,

ENTER

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).

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

.m/M>

b/B/V/v

buttons

To Press

pause/resume play after pause u

skip a chapter/track/scene .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 25)*

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 60) 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 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

To stop playback

Press (OFF).

To eject the disc

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

Other playback operations

.m/M>

</M/m/,

ALBUM

To Press

.m/M>

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

MODE

SEEK

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears.

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

.m/M>

SRC MODE

AM1 or AM2) 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

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) –/+.

Enjoying Surround Sound

Creating an ideal field for multi-channel sound

A procedure example to create an ideal field for multi-channel (5.1-channel) sound is introduced in this section. Follow the page reference for details.

2 Enjoying 2-channel sources in

multi-channel sound

x For VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/AUX playback

or radio reception

1 Activate Dolby Pro Logic mode.

tpage 32

2 Activate CSO if a center speaker is not

connected.

tpage 37

1 Preparation

1 Set the speaker configuration.

Set the connection status of the center speaker and subwoofer.

t By initial setup (page 14) t By system setup (page 40)

2 Select your listening position.

To select “FRONT L” (front left) or “FRONT R” (front right)

t By initial setup (page 14) t By the sound menu (page 37) t By visual setup (page 38)

To select “FRONT” (center front) or “ALL” (center)

t By the sound menu (page 37) t By visual setup (page 38)

To calibrate precisely

t By visual setup (page 38) t By system setup (page 39)

3 Adjust the volume of each connected

speaker.

Adjust the volume from each speaker so that their perceived level is equal from your listening position.

t page 40

4 Set the cut-off frequencies of the front/

rear speaker (HPF) and subwoofer (LPF).

t page 48

3 Enjoying multi-channel sources

x For playback of DVD/CD in multi-

channel format (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.)

1 Activate CSO if a center speaker is not

connected.

tpage 37

x For playback of the multi-channel area

of an Super Audio CD

1 Set “SUPER AUDIO CD MODE”/“SA-

CD MOD” to “HQ.”

tpage 35

Note

HPF/LPF (page 48) settings are deactivated when set to “HQ.”

4 Sound characteristic adjustment

Adjust the following items according to your preference.

1 Set EQ7*.

* Not available if CSO is activated.

t page 36, 39

2 Adjust the balance (BAL) and fader

(FAD) of speakers.

t page 36

Advanced Operations — Discs

This chapter consists of the following sections.

• Video-specific operations*

t page 22 to 29

• Video*/audio common operations

t page 30 to 34

• Audio-specific operations

t page 34 to 35

* Including JPEG operations.

Playing JPEG files

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) (ALBUM –)/ (4) (ALBUM +)

Main unit:

and hold (3) (ALBUM –)/ (4) (ALBUM +)

.m/M> ALBUM /

Note

If the disc contains multiple file types, only the selected file type (audio/image) can be played. To play JPEG image files of such a disc, press during playback, select the file type (image) to list up, then select the desired file (page 34).

.m/M>

</,

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.

Using PBC functions — Playback control

OFF

Number buttons

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.

ENTER

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 23).

• Resume playback is unavailable during playback without PBC.

Tip

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

Using play mode menu

VISUAL

SETUP

Number buttons

</M/m/,

ENTER

E.g., when playing a DVD

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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 24.

B DVD: Title number/Total

VCD: Track number/Total*

JPEG: Album number/Total

C DVD: Chapter number/Total

JPEG: Image 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 22), no indication appears.

*2 During JPEG playback, no indication appears.

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 41).

continue to next page t

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 31

To select a title, scene or track to play.

ALBUM 31

To select an album to display.

PICTURE EQ 27

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.

CHAPTER 31

To select a chapter to play.

IMAGE 31

To select an image to display.

TIME 31

To check the elapsed playback time; input time code.

AUDIO 17, 25

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

SUBTITLE 17

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

ANGLE 17

To change the angle.

CENTER ZOOM 26

To magnify an image.

REPEAT 30

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

SHUFFLE 30

To play chapters/tracks/images in random order.

Viewing time/text information of the disc

DSPL

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

JPEG playback

• Album number/Total

• Image number/Total

Changing the audio language/ format

The audio language can be changed if the disc is recorded with multilingual tracks. You can also 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

Checking text information

The text information (album name, image name, etc.) of JPEG files can be checked.

Album/image number

037(325)

Image name

Text information*

* Album name appears when the album number is

displayed. Image name appears when the image number is displayed. “NO TEXT” appears if there is no text information.

Configuring audio settings

VISUAL

SETUP

SYSTEM

SETUP

M/m

AUDIO

ENTER

The audio language switches among the available languages. When the 4-digit input prompt appears, input the language code (page 60) 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, 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

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 23).

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,” “DTS,” 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

3 / 2 . 1

PLAY DVD VIDEO

PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL

L C

LFE

LSRRS

3/2.1

Adjusting the audio output level — DVD level

The audio output level differs depending on the recorded format. To reduce the volume level differences between disc and source, you can adjust audio output level according to the recorded format. The default level is set for PCM format, and the level for Dolby Digital and DTS format can be adjusted separately from the default level.

1 During playback, press

(SYSTEM SETUP).

The system setup item appears on the main unit.

2 Press M/m to select “DVD-LVL,” then

press (ENTER).

3 Press m to set to “ADJST ON,” then

press (ENTER).

4 Press M/m to select “DOLBY ADJ” or

“DTS 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.

MULTI DIGITAL

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, then press the control dial instead of (ENTER).

Magnifying pictures

Front component × 2 + Center component × 1

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

LFE component × 1

VISUAL

SETUP

You can magnify pictures.

</M/m/,

ENTER

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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x1 x1 x1.6

)

PLAY DVD VIDEO

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.

Adjusting the picture quality — Picture EQ

VISUAL

SETUP

</M/m/,

ENTER

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

)

PLAY DVD VIDEO

3 Press M/m to select the desired option,

then press (ENTER).

Options differ depending on the setting in visual setup (page 43). 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 depending on whether the light is on/off.

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 28).

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).

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.

Tip

You can also change the picture quality by selecting “PICTURE EQ” in the play mode menu (page 23).

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).

Locking discs — Parental control

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

VISUAL

SETUP

ENTER

Number buttons

CLEAR

M/m

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).

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 : PLAY LIST PLAY : PICTURE EQ :

OFF OFF ONt PLAYERt PASSWORDt

4 Press M/m to select “ON t,” t he n

press (ENTER).

The password setting display appears.

CUSTOM SETUP

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 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.

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,” th en

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.

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 60, using the number buttons.

7 Press M/m to select “LEVEL,” then

press (ENTER).

The options appear.

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL:

LEVEL : STANDARD :

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

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL:

LEVEL : STANDARD :

8: USA USA OTHERSt

Repeat and shuffle play

SHUFREP

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

(2) (SHUF) on the main unit repeatedly until the desired option appears.

MULTI DIGITAL

Repeat or shuffle play starts.

The repeat options and switching order of each disc/format are indicated below.

Disc/format Options

OFF CHAPTER: Repeats the

current chapter. TITLE: Repeats the current title.

OFF TRACK: Repeats the current

track.

The shuffle options and switching order of each disc/format are indicated below.

Disc/format Options

OFF

TITLE: Plays chapters in current title in random order.

OFF DISC: Plays tracks in current

disc in random order.

OFF ALBUM: Plays tracks/images

in current album in random order.

*1 Available only when playing version 1.0/1.1 VCD,

or version 2.0 VCD without PBC function.

*2 Excluding DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR

mode.

To return to normal play mode, select “OFF.”

Setting from the play mode menu

VISUAL

SETUP

M/m

ENTER

OFF TRACK: Repeats the current

track. ALBUM: Repeats the current album.

OFF IMAGE: Repeats the current

image. ALBUM: Repeats the current album.

1 During playback, press

(VISUAL SETUP).

The play mode menu appears.

2 Press M/m to select or ,

then press (ENTER).

)

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OFF CHAPTER TITLE OFF

PLAY DVD VIDEO

3 Press M/m to select the desired option,

then press (ENTER).

Repeat or shuffle play starts.

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