Sony MEX-DV800 Operating Manual

4-117-517-21 (1)

Player Disc Multi

Multi Disc Player

	Operating Instructions						GB
	Bedienungsanleitung
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	Mode d’emploi
							FR
	Istruzioni per l’uso
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	Gebruiksaanwijzing
							NL

MEX-DV800

©2008 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.

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

CAUTION :CLASS 1M VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

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

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

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

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. 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.

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Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 41).

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 41.

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

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

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

Playable discs and symbols used in this

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

Location and function of controls . . . . . . . . . .10 Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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

Getting Started

Installing the unit and the optional monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

Preparing the card remote

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

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

Basic Operations

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

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

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

Advanced Operations — Discs

Playing DivX®/JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 DivX® video playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 JPEG image playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Using PBC functions — Playback control. . . .22

Using play mode menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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

Configuring audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Changing the audio language/format. . . . . .25 Checking the program format . . . . . . . . . . .25 Adjusting the audio output level

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

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

Adjusting the picture quality

— Picture EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Customizing the picture quality. . . . . . . . . .27

Locking discs — Parental control . . . . . . . . . .28 Activating parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Changing the area and its movie rating

4 level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Direct search play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Listing up tracks/images/video files

— Quick-BrowZer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Selecting a track/image/video file. . . . . . . . 31 Selecting a file type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Viewing audio disc information . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Advanced Operations — Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 32 Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Receiving stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Setting AF and TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Selecting PTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Setting CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . . . . 35 Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Settings

Visual setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Basic operation of visual setup . . . . . . . . . . 36 Language setup for display or

soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Display setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Custom setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Audio setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Resetting all settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

System setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Basic operation of system setup . . . . . . . . . 40 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Using Optional Equipment

Auxiliary equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Playback order of MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX® files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 About WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

About JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 About DivX® files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Removing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Language code/area code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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

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Welcome !

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

Features

Follow the page reference for details.

DVD, VCD, CD playback t page 8

Compatible with various disc formats.

2000MP3, 2000WMA

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

Multi-disc resume playback t page 38

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.

t page 35

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

t page 27

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

t page 43

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

t page 43

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

*Depending on track length and recorded sampling rate.

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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” and the double-D

symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Windows Media, and the

Windows logo are trademarks

or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

“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

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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.

VIDEO

AUDIO

Disc symbol in manual	Disc format	Disc logo

DVD VIDEO

DVD-R*1

DVD-R DL*1

(Video mode/VR mode)

DVD-RW*1

(Video mode/VR mode)

DVD+R*1

DVD+R DL*1

DVD+RW*1

Video CD (Ver. 1.0/1.1/2.0)

Audio CD

CD-ROM*2

CD-R*2

CD-RW*2

*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.

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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	DATA CDs
	WMA audio file
		DVD-R
		DVD-R DL	CD-ROM
	JPEG image file	DVD-RW	CD-R
		DVD+R	CD-RW
		DVD+R DL
	DivX® video file	DVD+RW

Tip

For details on compression formats, see page 45.

Unsupported discs

The following discs cannot be played on this unit.

•8 cm (3 1/4 in) discs

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

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

•SA-CD

•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

•Discs in DTS format

Note

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

Region code

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 ALL 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.

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Location and function of controls

Main unit

12345			6		7						8
OFF
SEEK
SOURCE
		AF	TA	TP REG DISC ALBM ARTIST TRACK			SHUF	ZAP	DM+	LOUD
MODE			PTY	REP	SHUF	ALBM					AUX
SEEK	SETUP	AF/TA		1	2	3	4	5		6	DSPL
PUSH SOUND / ENTER

9 q; qa

qsqdqfqg

qh

qj qk

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.

AOFF button page 16, 18, 22

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

B (Back) button page 31

To return to the previous display.

CSOURCE button page 20, 32, 44

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

D (Browse) button page 31

To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.*1

EControl dial/SOUND/ENTER button page 31, 32, 35

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

FDisc slot page 16, 18

To insert the disc.

G Display window

HZ (eject) button page 16, 18

To eject the disc.

ISEEK +/– buttons page 17, 19, 20, 21

Disc:

To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press); reverse/fast-forward disc (press and hold momentarily); reverse/fast-forward track (press and hold).*2

Radio:

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

J (front panel release) button page 15

KMODE button page 20, 32, 44

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

LReceptor for the card remote commander

M RESET button page 14

NSETUP button page 26, 32, 40, 43, 44

To open the system setup menu.

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OAF (Alternative Frequencies)/ TA (Traffic Announcement)/

PTY (Program Type) button page 33, 34

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

PNumber buttons

Disc:

(1): b REP page 16, 17, 29

(2): SHUF B page 16, 17, 29

(3)/(4): ALBM –/+ (V/v) page 16, 17, 19, 21

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

(6): u (play/pause) page 16, 17, 18, 19, 21

To start/pause playback.

Radio:

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

QDSPL (Display) button page 24, 33, 43

To change the display item.

RAUX input jack page 43

To connect a portable audio device.

*1 When a CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX is played.

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

19).

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Card remote commander RM-X168

9

	1	0
	2	qa
	3	qs
	4
	5	qd
		qf
	6	qg
		qh
	7	qj
	8

Refer to the pages listed for details.

Remove the insulation film before use (page 14).

AOFF button page 16, 18, 22

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

BSOUND button page 35

To open the sound menu.

CVISUAL SETUP button page 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 36

To open the play mode/visual setup menu.

DSYSTEM SETUP button page 26, 32, 40, 43, 44

To open the system setup menu.

E (Back)/O button page 22, 23, 28, 29, 36

To return to the previous display; return to the menu on a VCD*1.

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FNumber buttons page 16, 17, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32

Disc:

To locate a title/chapter/track.

Radio:

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

GCLEAR button page 28, 31

To delete an entered number.

HDSPL (Display) button page 24, 33, 43

To change display items.

IATT (Attenuate) button

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

Ju (Play/Pause) button page 16, 17, 18, 19, 21

To start/pause playback.

K.m/M> buttons page 17, 19, 20, 21

Disc:

To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press); reverse/fast-forward disc (press and hold momentarily); reverse/fast-forward track (press and hold).*2

Radio:

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

LDVD 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.

M (Browse) button page 31

To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.*3

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

To move the cursor and apply a setting.

OSRC (Source) button page 20, 32, 44

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

PMODE button page 20, 32, 44

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

QVOL (Volume) +/– buttons

To adjust the volume.

*1 When playing with PBC function.

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

19).

*3 When a CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX is played.

Note

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

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Getting Started

Installing the unit and the optional monitor

Firstly, install and connect the unit and the optional monitor.

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

Unit

Optional monitor

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 (page 10) with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Note

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

Preparing the card remote commander

Remove the insulation film.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, page 46.

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Detaching the front panel

OFF

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.

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.

1Press (OFF).

The unit is turned off.

2Press , then pull it off towards you.

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.

A

B

Note

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

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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

Z

OFF

Number buttons

b/B/V/v u

u

</M/m/,

ENTER

1Turn on your monitor, then select the input source on your monitor 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 (OFF).

Note

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

To eject the disc

Press Z.

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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>
u	SUBTITLE
AUDIO	ANGLE
TOP MENU	MENU
	</M/m/,
	ENTER
Number
buttons
.m/M> b/B/V/v u

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	Remote: (AUDIO) repeatedly until the desired item appears
(page 25)*1
turn off/change the subtitle language*1	Remote: (SUBTITLE) repeatedly until the desired item
	appears*2
change the viewing angle*1	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 53) for the desired language.

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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.

OFF	Z	OFF	u

u

1 Insert the disc (label side up).

Playback starts automatically.

If playback does not start automatically, press u.

To stop playback

Press (OFF).

Note

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

To eject the disc

Press Z.

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Other playback operations

.m/M>

	u
	</M/m/,
.m/M>	ALBM u

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 is played.

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Listening to the radio

SOURCE	.m/M>

SRC

MODE

SEEK MODE

1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears.

2Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW) appears.

	A			B		A Radio band/Function
						B Frequency*
						* While receiving an RDS station, program service
						name appears. For details, see “RDS” on page 33.

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) +/– 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 32.

With the card remote commander

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

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Advanced Operations — Discs

This chapter consists of the following sections.

•Video-specific operations* t page 21 to 29

•Video*/audio common operations t page 29 to 32

•Audio-specific operations t page 32

* Including JPEG operations.

Playing DivX®/JPEG files

.m/M> ALBM u

.m/M>

u

</M/m/,

Note

If the disc contains multiple file types, only the selected file type (audio/video/image) can be played. To play DivX video files or JPEG image files of such a disc, press during playback, select the desired file type (video/image) to list up, then select the desired file (page 31).

DivX® video playback

DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an official DivX® Certified product and can play all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with standard playback of DivX® media files.

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

To	Press
skip an album	Main unit:
(folder)	(3)	(ALBM –)/
	(4)	(ALBM +)
skip albums (folders) Main unit:
continuously	and hold (3) (ALBM –)/
	(4)	(ALBM +)

Tip

You can also select a file to play using a list (QuickBrowZer) (page 31).

JPEG image playback

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

Other playback operations

To	Press
rotate the image	Remote:
	</, (rotates every 90º)
skip an image	.m/M>
skip an album	Main unit:
	(3)	(ALBM –)/
	(4)	(ALBM +)
skip albums	Main unit:
continuously	and hold (3) (ALBM –)/
	(4)	(ALBM +)

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 31).

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Using PBC functions			Using play mode menu
— Playback control

OFF

O

ENTER

Number buttons

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

1Start playing a PBC compatible VCD.

The PBC menu appears.

2Press the number buttons to select the desired item, then press (ENTER).

3Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.

To return to the previous display, press O.

Playing without the PBC function

1During playback, press (OFF).

Playback stops.

2Press 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 22).

•Resume playback is unavailable during playback without PBC.

Tip

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

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VISUAL

SETUP

O </M/m/,

ENTER

Number buttons

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 36).

E.g., when playing a DVD

	A	B C D E F
	12(67)		PLAY
	018(034)		DVD VIDEO
	T	1:35:55
	1:ENGLISH		G
	OFF
	1:ENGLISH		H
	2:FRENCH
	3:SPANISH

SUBTITLE

Select : ENTER

I J

APlay mode menu items

For details, see “List of play mode menu

items” on page 23.

BDVD: Title number/Total VCD: Track number/Total*1

JPEG: Album number/Total

DivX: Album (folder) number/Total

CDVD: Chapter number/Total JPEG: Image number/Total DivX: 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

JSelected 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.

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 30

To select a title, scene or track to play.

ALBUM 30

To select an album or folder to display.

CHAPTER 30

To select a chapter to play.

IMAGE 30

To select an image to display.

FILE 30

To select a video file to play.

TIME 30

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/video file repeatedly.

SHUFFLE 30

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

*

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.

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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.

1During playback, press (DSPL).

The current playback information appears.

Time information

T

1:01:57

2Press (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-**:**

24 Remaining time of the current disc

JPEG playback

•Album number/Total

•Image number/Total

DivX 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 files can be checked.

Album/image/folder/file number

037(325)

Image name

Text information*

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

Text information differs depending on the format as follows.

JPEG playback

•Album name (when the album number is displayed)

•Image name (when the image number is displayed)

DivX playback

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

•File name (when the file number is displayed)

Configuring audio settings

	VISUAL	AUDIO
	SETUP

SYSTEM

SETUP

ENTER

M/m

Note

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

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).

1During 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 53) 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)

1During playback, press (AUDIO) repeatedly until the desired audio channel appears.

E.g., when playing an MP3

Audio channel

TRACK NAME		MP3
ALBUM NAME		0003/1000	ST
ARTIST NAME		3:17	SHUF

Note

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

Checking the program format

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

1During playback, press

(VISUAL SETUP).

The play mode menu appears.

2Press M/m to select (AUDIO).

The program format appears.

Current audio format*

		12(67)		PLAY
		018(034)		DVD VIDEO
		T 1:35:55

1:ENGLISH Dolby D PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1

				L	C R
					LFE
				LS	RS

Current program format

*“PCM,” “DOLBY DIGITAL,” etc., appears depending on the disc.

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

: Front (left)

: Front (right)

: Center

: Rear (left)

: Rear (right)

: Rear (monaural): The rear component of the Dolby Surround processed signal and the Dolby Digital signal

: Low Frequency Effect signal

The program format name and channel numbers appear as follow.

Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Rear component × 2

DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 . 1

Front component × 2 +	LFE component × 1
Center component × 1

To hide the play mode menu, press

(VISUAL SETUP).

Tip

You can also change the settings of video discs by

selecting “AUDIO” in the play mode menu (page 22).

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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.

1During playback, press

(SYSTEM SETUP).

The system setup item appears on the main unit.

2Press M/m to select “DVD-LEVEL,” then press (ENTER).

3Press m to set to “ADJST-ON,” then press (ENTER).

4Press M/m to select “DOLBY-ADJ,” then press (ENTER).

5Press M/m to adjust the output level.

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

6Press (ENTER).

The setting is complete.

To hide the system setup display, press

(SYSTEM SETUP).

With the main unit

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

Magnifying pictures

VISUAL

SETUP

</M/m/,

ENTER

You can magnify pictures.

1During playback, press

(VISUAL SETUP).

The play mode menu appears.

2Press M/m to select (CENTER ZOOM), then press (ENTER).

The current option appears.

				12(67)		PLAY
				018(034)		DVD VIDEO
				T 1:35:55

x1

x1

x1.6

3Press 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.

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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.

1During playback, press

(VISUAL SETUP).

The play mode menu appears.

2Press M/m to select (PICTURE EQ), then press (ENTER).

The current option appears.

				12(67)			PLAY
				018(034)			DVD VIDEO
				T 1:35:55
				DAYTIME
				SUNSET
				SHINE
				CUSTOM
				NORMAL
				NORMAL

3Press M/m to select the desired option, then press (ENTER).

Options differ depending on the setting in visual setup (page 38).

In visual setup, the settings of “PICTURE EQ” in “CUSTOM SETUP” switch the options as follows.

AUTO: Switches the night time/day time use options automatically according to the dimmer setting in system setup (page 41).

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 27).

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

DAYTIME: Suitable in a bright place.

SUNSET: Suitable when it gets little dark.

SHINE: Suitable in a very bright place (e.g., when sunlight reflects on the monitor).

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

NIGHT: Darkens the monitor to not distract your driving at night.

MIDNIGHT: Darkens the monitor more than the “NIGHT” setting.

THEATER: Brightens the monitor; suitable when you want to enjoy a bright monitor at night.

Customizing the picture quality

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

1During playback, press

(VISUAL SETUP).

The play mode menu appears.

2Press M/m to select (PICTURE EQ), then press (ENTER).

The current option appears.

3Press M/m to select “CUSTOM,” then press (ENTER).

USER CUSTOM SETUP
COLOR					0
BRIGHT					0
SHARPNESS					0
Select :	Set :

Cancel : RETURN

4Press M/m to select the picture tone, then press </, to adjust the level.

5Press (ENTER).

To hide the play mode menu, press

(VISUAL SETUP).

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Locking discs — Parental control

*

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

VISUAL

SETUP

O

ENTER

M/m

Number buttons

CLEAR

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

1Press (VISUAL SETUP) while the unit is off.

The visual setup menu appears.

2Press M/m to select (CUSTOM SETUP), then press (ENTER).

The custom setup items appear.

3Press M/m to select “PARENTAL CONTROL,” then press (ENTER).

The options appear.

CUSTOM SETUP

			PARENTAL CONTROL :	OFF
			DivX VOD :	OFF
			SLIDE SHOW TIME :	ONt
			MULTI-DISC RESUME :	PLAYERt
			PLAY LIST PLAY :	PASSWORDt
			PICTURE EQ :	AUTO

4Press M/m to select “ON t,” then press (ENTER).

The password setting display appears.

CUSTOM SETUP

PARENTAL CONTROL

Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER .

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5Press the number buttons to enter your password, then press (ENTER).

The confirmation display appears.

6To 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.

1Press (VISUAL SETUP) while the unit is off.

The visual setup menu appears.

2Press M/m to select (CUSTOM SETUP), then press (ENTER).

The custom setup items appear.

3Press M/m to select “PARENTAL CONTROL,” then press (ENTER).

The options appear.

4Press M/m to select “PLAYER t,” then 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).

5Press M/m to select “STANDARD,” then press (ENTER).

The options appear.

CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL:
LEVEL :	8:
STANDARD :	USA
	USA
	OTHERSt

6Press 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 53, using the number buttons.

7Press M/m to select “LEVEL,” then press (ENTER).

The options appear.

CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL:
LEVEL :	8:
STANDARD :	1: G
	2:
	3: PG
	4:	PG-13
	5:

The lower the number, the stricter the restriction level.

8Press 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).

Repeat and shuffle play

REP SHUF

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

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

Repeat or shuffle play starts.

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

Disc/format Options

OFF

TITLE: Repeats the current title.

CHAPTER: Repeats the current chapter.

*1 OFF

TRACK: Repeats the current track.

OFF

TRACK: Repeats the current track.

ALBUM: Repeats the current album.

OFF

IMAGE: Repeats the current image.

ALBUM: Repeats the current album.

OFF

FILE: Repeats the current video file.

ALBUM: Repeats the current album (folder).

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

Disc/format Options

OFF

*2 TITLE: Plays chapters in current title in random order.

*1 OFF

DISC: Plays tracks in current disc in random order.

OFF

ALBUM: Plays tracks/images/ video files in current album (folder) 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.”

continue to next page t

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Notes		Direct search play
• If you return to a disc’s menu/top menu, repeat/
shuffle play will be canceled.
• Repeat/shuffle play cannot be set in the disc’s menu/
top menu.

Setting from the play mode menu

VISUAL

SETUP

ENTER

M/m

1During playback, press

(VISUAL SETUP).

The play mode menu appears.

2Press M/m to select or , then press (ENTER).

12(67)	PLAY
018(034)	DVD VIDEO
T 1:35:55
OFF
CHAPTER
TITLE
OFF

3Press M/m to select the desired option, then press (ENTER).

Repeat or shuffle play starts.

Press (VISUAL SETUP) to hide the play mode menu.

Note

The selected play mode is canceled when the disc being played is ejected.

VISUAL

SETUP

ENTER

M/m

Number buttons

CLEAR

You can directly locate a desired point by specifying the title number, chapter number, etc.

1During playback, press the number buttons to enter an item (track, title, etc.) number, then press (ENTER).

Playback starts from the beginning of the selected point.

Setting from the play mode menu

Search items differs depending on the disc/ format as follows.

Disc/Format Items

TITLE

Starts playing from a selected title.

CHAPTER

Starts playing from a selected chapter.

TIME

Starts playing from the point determined by the input time code.

TRACK

* Starts playing from a selected track.

ALBUM

Starts playing from a selected album.

IMAGE

Starts playing from a selected image.

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