Sony MEX-DV1500U, MEX-DV1505U, MEX-DV800, MEX-DV808, MEX-DV80M Operating Instructions Manual
Multi Disc Player
4-120-899-11 (1)
MEX-DV1500U
MEX-DV1505U
©2008 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used
in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
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
Playing back a USB device . . . . . . . . . . 20
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Advanced Operations — Discs
Playing DivX®/MPEG-4/JPEG files . . . . . . . .23
®
/MPEG-4 video playback . . . . . . . . .23
DivX
JPEG image playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Using PBC functions — Playback control. . . .24
Using play mode menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Viewing time/text information of the disc . . . .26
Configuring audio settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Changing the audio language/format. . . . . .27
Checking the program format . . . . . . . . . . .27
Adjusting the audio output level
— DVD level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Magnifying pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Adjusting the picture quality
— Picture EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Customizing the picture quality. . . . . . . . . .29
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Locking discs — Parental control . . . . . . . . . . 30
Activating parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Changing the area and its movie rating
level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Direct search play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Listing up tracks/images/video files
— Quick-BrowZer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Selecting a track/image/video file. . . . . . . . 33
Selecting a file type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Viewing audio disc information . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Advanced Operations — Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 34
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Receiving stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using Optional Equipment
Auxiliary equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/
®
/MPEG-4 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
DivX
About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
About WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
About AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
About JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
About DivX
About MPEG-4 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Removing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Language code/area code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
®
files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
Support site
If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this
product, please visit the web site below:
Customers in Latin America:
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/
Customers in Pan Asia:
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/
Provides information on:
• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players
• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files
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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, 2000AAC
Can play up to 2,000 tracks* recorded on a disc
in MP3/WMA/AAC 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/DivX/MPEG-4 playback even after the
disc is ejected.
t page 44
The AUX AUDIO IN terminals on the rear
allow connection and audio output of an
auxiliary device, such as portable audio device
(analog connection), hideaway navigation
device, TV tuner box, etc.
* Depending on track length and recorded sampling
rate.
t page 35
7 preset equalizer curves, which can be further
customized by tuning 3 different bands.
t page 29
Picture tone selectable from preset settings
according to the car’s interior/ambient light.
t page 44
Allows connection of a portable audio device
(analog connection).
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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.
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
United States and/or other countries.
“DVD VIDEO,” “DVD-R,” “DVD-RW,”
“DVD+R,” and “DVD+RW” are trademarks.
“Dolby” and the double-D
Windows Media, and the
Windows logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the
“DivX” and “DivX Certified” are
registered trademarks or trademarks
of DivX, Inc.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR
DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN
A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM
A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG
LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. NO
LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING
THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL,
INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND
LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM
MPEG LA, LLC. SEE
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
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Playable discs and symbols used in this manual
This unit can play various video/audio discs.
The following chart helps you to check if a disc is supported by this unit, as well as what functions are
available for a given disc type.
Disc symbol in manual Disc format Disc logo
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
DVD-R*
DVD-R DL*
1
1
(Video mode/VR mode)
DVD-RW*
1
(Video mode/VR mode)
DVD+R*
DVD+R DL*
DVD+RW*
1
1
1
Video CD
(Ver. 1.0/1.1/2.0)
Audio CD
CD-ROM*
CD-R*
2
2
CD-RW*
*1 Audio files can also be stored. For details, see page 9.
*2 Video/image files can also be stored. For details, see page 9.
Note
“DVD” may be used in this manual as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs, and DVD+Rs/
DVD +RWs.
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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
WMA audio file
DATA DVDs
DVD -RO M
AAC audio file
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
JPEG image file
DVD -RW
DVD+R
DVD+R DL
®
DivX
video file
MPEG-4
Tip
For details on compression formats, see page 46.
MPEG-4 video file
DVD +RW
Unsupported discs
The following discs cannot be played on this unit.
•8 cm (3
• 12 cm (4
• CD-ROM containing files other than MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/DivX/MPEG-4
•SA-CD
•CD-G
•Photo-CD
• VSD (Video Single Disc)
• DVD-ROM containing files other than MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/DivX/MPEG-4
•DVD-RAM
•DVD-Audio
• Active-Audio (Data)
• SVCD (Super Video CD)
•CDV
• Discs created in Packet Write format
• Discs in DTS format
Note
Even compatible discs may not be playable on this unit, depending on their recorded condition.
1
/4 in) discs
3
/4 in) discs utilizing only the inner 8 cm (3 1/4 in) data portion (the rest is transparent)
DATA CDs
CD-ROM
CD-R
CD-RW
Region code
The region system is used to protect software copyrights.
The region code is located on the bottom of the unit, and only DVDs
labeled with an identical region code can be played on this unit.
DVDs labeled can also be played.
If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited
by region code.” will appear on the monitor screen. Depending on
the DVD, no region code may be labeled even though playing the
DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.
ALL
Region code
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Location and function of controls
q
q
12 4 657839
q
q
q
q
q
q
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Main unit
OFF
SEEK
SOURCE
ALBM ARTIST TRACK SHUF ZAP
LOUDDISCREGTPTAAF
+
DM
MODE
SEEK
a
;
Refer to the pages listed for details.
Instructions in this manual generally describe the
controls on the card remote commander. You can
also use the controls on the main unit if they have
the same or similar names to those on the card
remote commander.
A OFF button page 15, 16, 18, 20, 24
To power off/stop the source (press); shut off
completely (press and hold).
B (Back) button page 33, 35
To return to the previous display.
C SOURCE button page 20, 22, 34, 45
To power on; change the source (Radio/Disc/
USB/AUX).
D (Browse) button page 33
To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.*
E Control dial/SOUND/ENTER button
page 28, 33, 34, 35, 40, 44, 45
To adjust the volume/adjust a setting (rotate);
open the sound menu/apply a setting (press).
F Disc slot page 16, 18
To insert the disc.
PUSH SOUND / ENTER
s
SETUP
d
1
REP SHUF
1 2 3 4 5 6
g
h
H Z (eject) button page 16, 18
I USB terminal page 20
J SEEK +/– buttons page 17, 19, 22, 23
K (front panel release) button
L MODE button page 22, 34, 45
M Receptor for the card remote
N RESET button page 14
ALBM
j
To eject the disc.
To connect to the USB device.
Disc/USB:
To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press);
reverse/fast-forward disc (press and hold
momentarily); reverse/fast-forward track
(press and hold).*
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
a station manually (press and hold).
page 15
To select the radio band (FM/AM); select an
auxiliary device connected to the AUX input
jack (front) or AUX IN jack (rear).
commander
2
AUX
DSPLSCRL
k
l
G Display window
10
O SETUP button page 28, 34, 40, 44, 45
To open the system setup menu.
P SCRL (Scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
Q Number buttons
Disc/USB:
(1): b REP page 16, 17, 21, 31
(2): SHUF B page 16, 17, 21, 31
(3)/(4): ALBM –/+ (V/v) page 16, 17,
19, 23
To skip an album or folder/move the
cursor (press); skip albums or folders
continuously (press and hold).
(6): u (play/pause) page 16, 17, 18,
19, 23
To start/pause playback.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
R DSPL (Display) button page 21, 26, 44
To change the display item.
S AUX input jack page 44
To connect a portable audio device.
*1 When a CD/MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/DivX/MPEG-4
is played.
*2 Operation differs depending on the disc (page 17,
19).
About USB cap
When not using the USB terminal I, use the supplied
USB cap to prevent dust or dir t entering. Keep the
USB cap out of the reach of children to prevent
accidental swallowing.
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Card remote commander RM-X168
1
2
3
4
9
0
qa
qs
5
6
7
8
Refer to the pages listed for details.
Remove the insulation film before use (page 14).
A OFF button page 16, 18, 20, 24
To power off/stop the source (press); shut off
completely (press and hold).
B SOUND button page 35
To open the sound menu.
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
D SYSTEM SETUP button page 28, 34,
40, 44, 45
To open the system setup menu.
E (Back)/O button page 24, 25, 30,
31, 33, 35, 36
To return to the previous display; return to
the menu on a VCD*
1
.
C VISUAL SETUP button page 24, 27,
28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 36
To open the play mode/visual setup menu.
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F Number buttons page 16, 17, 24, 25,
30, 31, 32, 33, 34
Disc:
To locate a title/chapter/track.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
G CLEAR button page 30, 33
To delete an entered number.
H DSPL (Display) button page 21, 26, 44
To change display items.
I ATT (Attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound (to cancel, press
again).
J u (Play/Pause) button page 16, 17,
18, 19, 23
To start/pause playback.
K .m/M> buttons page 17, 19,
22, 23
Disc/USB:
To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press);
reverse/fast-forward disc (press and hold
momentarily); reverse/fast-forward track
(press and hold).*
2
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
a station manually (press and hold).
O SRC (Source) button page 20, 22, 34,
45
To power on; change the source (Radio/Disc/
USB/AUX).
P MODE button page 22, 34, 45
To select the radio band (FM/AM); select an
auxiliary device connected to the AUX input
jack (front) or AUX IN jack (rear).
Q VOL (Volume) +/– buttons
To adjust the volume.
*1 When playing with PBC function.
*2 Operation differs depending on the disc (page 17,
19).
*3 When a CD/MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/DivX/MPEG-4
is played.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote commander
unless (SOURCE) on the main unit is pressed, or a
disc is inserted to activate the unit first.
L DVD playback setting buttons
(AUDIO): page 17, 27
To change the audio language/format.
(For VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/AAC, to
change the audio channel.)
(SUBTITLE): page 17
To change the subtitle language.
(ANGLE): page 17
To change the viewing angle.
(TOP MENU): page 17
To open the top menu on a DVD.
(MENU): page 17
To open the menu on a disc.
M (Browse) button page 33
To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.*
3
N </M/m/, (Cursor)/ENTER buttons
To move the cursor and apply a setting.
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Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Installing the unit and the optional monitor
Firstly, install and connect the unit and the
optional monitor.
This unit can be operated using the displays that
appear on the unit and/or the optional monitor.
Note that this manual includes instructions
concerning displays on both unit and/or optional
monitor.
Unit
Optional monitor
Before operating the unit for the first time, or
after replacing the car battery or changing the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Detach the front panel (page 15) and press the
RESET button (page 10) with a pointed object,
such as a ball-point pen.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
Preparing the card remote commander
Remove the insulation film.
Tip
For how to replace the battery, see page 47.
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.
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Detaching the front panel
OFF
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alarm will sound for a few seconds.
The alarm will only sound if the built-in
amplifier is used.
1 Press (OFF).
The unit is turned off.
2 Press , then pull it off towards you.
Attaching the front panel
Engage part A of the front panel with part B of
the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into
position until it clicks.
A
B
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
Notes
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and display window.
• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked
car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.
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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
b/B/V/v u
1
Turn on your monitor, then select the input source on your monitor
Z
OFF
Number
buttons
corresponding to this unit.
2
Insert the disc (label side up).
Playback starts automatically.
If playback does not start automatically, press u.
3
If the DVD menu appears, press (1)(b)/(2)(B)/(3)(V)/(4)(v) to move
the cursor, then press (6) (u) to confirm.
With the card remote commander, press the </M/m/,/number buttons to move the cursor,
then press (ENTER) to confirm.
u
</M/m/,
ENTER
To stop playback
Press (OFF).
Note
Discs in DTS format are not supported. The sound is not output if the DTS format is selected.
To eject the disc
Press Z.
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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
AUDIO
TOP MENU
Number
b/B/V/v u.m/M>
buttons
To Press
pause/resume play after pause u
skip a chapter/track/scene/file .m/M>
reverse/fast-forward disc and hold .m/M> momentarily; and then
repeatedly to switch the speed (× 2 t × 12 t × 120 t
× 2…)
cancel reverse/fast-forward u
show the DVD menu*
select items in the DVD menu*
1
1
Remote: (TOP MENU) or (MENU)
Main unit: (1)(b)/(2)(B)/(3)(V)/(4)(v) to move the
cursor, then press (6) (u) to confirm
Remote: </M/m/,/number buttons to move the cursor,
then press (ENTER) to confirm
change audio language/format/channel
(page 27)*
1
turn off/change the subtitle language*
change the viewing angle*
1
Remote: (AUDIO) repeatedly until the desired item appears
1
Remote: (SUBTITLE) repeatedly until the desired item
appears*
2
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 54) for the desired language.
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
MENU
</M/m/,
ENTER
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