Sony MVS-8400, MVS-8300, MVS-8200 Operating Manual

2-159-612-11 (1)

Mobile DVD

System

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the top of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below.

Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. MV-900SDS Serial No.

For installation and connections, refer to “Connections” on page 35.

En ce qui concerne l’installation et les raccordements, reportez-vous à la section « Raccordements », page 35.

MV-900SDS

Warning

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

This is located on the drive unit's internal chassis.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Warning

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 customers in the United States

This product contains mercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Industries Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).

Table of Contents
Welcome ! ...................................................................	4
Precautions ................................................................	4
About this manual ....................................................	7
About discs this player can play ............................	7
Resetting the player ..................................................	9
Location of controls ................................................	10
Operation for Monitor
Opening the display monitor ...........................	13
Selecting the input source .................................	14
Selecting the color system .................................	14
Changing the player and monitor settings ....	15
Use of Headphones
Listening with the headphones ........................	18
Various Playback
Playing a disc ......................................................	19
Playing a “Memory Stick” ................................	21
Displaying elapsed time ...................................	22
Changing the subtitle language .......................	23
Using a DVD menu ............................................	24
Changing the audio language ..........................	25
Changing angles .................................................	25
Changing the audio output ..............................	26
Using the PBC (Playback Control) function ...	26
Changing Setup
Setting the aspect ratio for the TV screen
— TV SCREEN ..............................................	27
Displaying the multi-angle notice
— ANGLE MARK ........................................	28
Setting the screen saver
— SCR SAVER ...............................................	28
Selecting the speaker mode
— SPEAKER SETUP .....................................	29
Selecting the audio output mode
— AUDIO OUT .............................................	29
Selecting the compression setting for the sound
— DYNAMIC ................................................	30
Selecting the audio language for DVD
— AUDIO ......................................................	30
Displaying the subtitles for DVD
— SUBTITLE .................................................	31
Selecting the DVD menu language
— DISC MENU .............................................	31
Preparing for the initial parental setting ........	32
Returning this player to the factory setting
— DEFAULTS ................................................	34
Setting the menu display for MP3/JPEG/
MPEG1 files
— SMART NAVI ...........................................	34

Connections
Installation diagram ..........................................	35
Connection diagram ..........................................	36
Additional Information
Maintenance ........................................................	38
Notes on discs .....................................................	40
About MP3 files ..................................................	41
About “Memory Stick” .....................................	42
Specifications ......................................................	44
Troubleshooting ..................................................	45
Error display .......................................................	47
Language Code List ...........................................	48

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Mobile DVD System. You can enjoy its various features even more with:

•DVD/Video CD/Audio CD playback. •MP3/JPEG file encoded disc playback. •MP3/JPEG/MPEG1 file encoded “Memory

Stick” playback.

•Support DTS/Dolby Digital through optical digital output terminal.

•Supplied controller accessory

Card remote commander RM-X137

Before operating the player, please read this operating instructions thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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.

•“Memory Stick,”	and “MagicGate
Memory Stick” are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
•“Memory Stick Duo” and “			”


are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•“MagicGate” and “		” are


trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•“Memory Stick PRO” and “			”

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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

“DTS,” “DTS Digital Surround” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Precautions

To avoid the risk of serious injury or accident, read the following precautions before installing and operating the player.

For driver's safety

Comply with your local traffic rules and regulations.

•While driving

—The driver must not watch or operate the player. It may lead to distraction and cause an accident.

—The driver must not use the headphones. It may lead to distraction and cause an accident.

Park the car in a safe place when the driver watch and operate the player or use the headphones.

•After installing

—Do not hang onto the monitor.

—Do not insert your hands, fingers or foreign objects into the player. It may cause injury or damage to the player.

—Take care not to bump your head against the monitor when getting up from the back seat.

—Keep small articles out of the reach of children.

•If the player does not work, check the connections first. If everything is in order, check the fuse.

•If your car was parked in direct sunlight, allow the player to cool off before operating it.

•Avoid installing the player in places:

—subject to temperature below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 45 °C (113 °F)

—subject to direct sunlight

—near heat sources (such as heaters)

—exposed to rain or moisture

—exposed to excessive dust or dirt

—subject to excessive vibration

—subject to heat:

Keep the player away from nearby hot vehicle components that heat up over time such as hoses, high current wires, and braking systems components. Make sure to leave enough room for ventilation on openings and slots to protect from over heating.

If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On heat build-up

Heat may build up in the player if it is used for an extended period of time. This, however, is not a malfunction.

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses. Should this occur, the player will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

To maintain high sound quality

Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the player or discs.

Notes on cordless stereo headphones

• For your safety, do not use the headphones while driving your car.

•When the headphones are not to be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to avoid damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion.

•Do not leave the headphones in a location subject to direct sunlight, heat or moisture (It is recommended to use the headphones at a temperature of between 5 ˚C and 35 ˚C (41 ˚F and 95 ˚F)).

• If the headphones are used while exposed to direct sunlight, sensitivity of the infrared receptor may deteriorate, and inferior quality sound may result.

•Do not drop, hit or otherwise subject headphones to strong shocks of any kind. This could damage the product.

•If you leave the headphones in direct sunlight, on a dash board etc., the battery may leak and burst, and cause an injury.

On installation

•Installing this unit requires technical expertise.

This unit should be installed by a qualified technician or service personnel.

•If you try to install this unit by yourself, do it properly, referring to the installation and wiring diagrams in this operating manual. Improper installation may result in fire or electric shock.

•Before installation, be sure to turn the ignition switch to the OFF position or take the key out. Installing this unit with the ignition on may cause battery drain or a short circuit.

•Do not damage any pipes, tubes, the fuel tank or electric wiring when installing this unit. This can cause a fire. If you drill a hole in car panels, make sure that any hidden car parts will not be damaged.

•Do not use any nuts or bolts for safety devices such as steering linkage, fuel supply or braking systems. This can cause a fire or an accident.

•Take care to prevent cords and wires from getting tangled or crimped in the moving portion of a seat rail.

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Where to install

Before installing this unit, please check your local traffic rules and regulations. Follow the diagram below to install this unit in a suitable position in your car.

Do not install this unit where:

—It will obstruct the driver’s view when the monitor is in either the open or closed position.

—It will obstruct the operation of the airbag system.

—It will obstruct the operation of the vehicle, especially the steering wheel, shift lever, or brake pedal.

—A driver or passengers may injure themselves when getting into or out of the car.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Before installing

Make sure that the POWER SELECT switch is set to the correct position.

A*: If your car has an accessory position on the ignition key.

B: If your car has no accessory position on the ignition key.

* A is the factory preset position.

When the POWER SELECT switch is set to B

Press (POWER) on the player to turn on. The player does not turn on by pressing (POWER) on the card remote commander.

POWER SELECT switch

Note

Be sure to turn off the player after driving your car.

To turn off the player, follow the operations below:

–Press (POWER) on the player.

–Press (POWER) on the card remote commander. If the power is left on, it will cause battery drain.

About this manual

Conventions

•Instructions in this manual describe how to use the player and the cordless stereo headphones.

•The icons below are used in this manual:

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in video mode

Functions available for Video CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Functions available for files in MP3 format stored on CD-ROMs/CD- Rs/CD-RWs and “Memory Stick”

Functions available for files in JPEG format stored on CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs and “Memory Stick”

Functions available for files in MPEG1 format stored in “Memory Stick”

About discs this player can play

This player can play the following discs:

•DVD •DVD-R/DVD-RW •Video CD •Audio CD •CD-R/CD-RW

Disc type	Label on the disc

DVD VIDEOs

Video CDs

Audio CDs

MP3 files/

JPEG files

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

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Notes on CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/ CD-RWs (rewritable CDs)/DVD-Rs (recordable DVDs)/DVD-RWs (rewritable DVDs)

•Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this player.

•You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/ DVD-RW that is not finalized*.

•You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that is recorded in Multi Session.

•You can play MP3/JPEG files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.

*A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW disc to be played on the audio CD player.

Region code of DVDs this player can play

This player has a region code printed on the rear of the player and will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes. DVDs labeled ALL will also be played on this player. If you try to play any other DVD, the message “REGION ERROR” will appear on the screen. Depending on the DVD, the region code indication may not appear even if the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

Region code

Cautions

• This player CANNOT play these discs.

— DVD-Audio	— DVD-RAM
— DVD-ROM	— CD-G
— SVCD	— CD-I
— Photo-CD	— VSD

—Active-Audio (Data)

—CD-Extra (Data)

—Mixed CD (Data)

—CD-ROM (the data other than the MP3/JPEG file)

—DVD-RW recorded in VR mode

•This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and 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.

Note on PBC (Playback Control)

This player conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of Video CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc type.

Disc type	You can
Video CDs without	Video playback (moving
PBC functions	pictures) as well as music.
(Ver. 1.1 discs)

Video CDs with	•Interactive software
PBC functions	with menu screens
(Ver. 2.0 discs)	displayed on the
	monitor
	(PBC Playback, page
	26).
	•Video playback
	functions.
	•High-resolution still
	pictures if they are
	included on the disc.

Note on DTS-encoded CDs

When playing DTS*-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo outputs. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo outputs of this player are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel DTS Digital Surround™ decoder system must be connected to the digital output of this player.

*“DTS,” “DTS Digital Surround” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Terms for discs

DVD structure

Disc

Title

Chapter

Resetting the player

Before operating the player for the first time, or after replacing the car battery, or after changing the connections, you must reset the player.

Press (RESET) with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen. Pushing it with force by using a needle may damage the player.

RESET

Video CD/Audio CD structure

Disc

Track

•Title

The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, e.g., a movie for video software, or an album for audio software, etc.

•Chapter

Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Depending on the disc, chapters may not be recorded.

•Track

Sections of a picture or a music feature on a Video CD/Audio CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want.

•Scene

On a Video CD with PBC (Playback Control) functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes.” Each scene is assigned a scene number enabling you to locate the scene you want.

Notes

•When you press (RESET), some of the previous settings may be lost. If this occurs, make the settings again.

•It takes about 10 seconds for the player to reset itself after pressing (RESET). Do not insert a disc during this time. If you do, the player may not be reset properly.

	Location of controls
	1	9

	2	0
		qa
	3
		qs
	4
		qd
	5
		qf
	6

7 8

Refer to the pages listed for details.

1 Disc slot

2POWER (on/off) button 13, 14, 19

To turn on/off the player.

3DISC IN light

When a disc is in the player, the DISC IN light glows orange.

4 RESET button 9

5. (previous)/> (next) buttons 20, 22

6Receptor for the card remote commander/Transmitter for the cordless headphones

7 Monitor

8VOL +/– buttons 14, 15

To turn up or down the volume or to select the item during menu operation.

qg qh

XVM-R90D

9EJECT button 20

Available to eject a disc from the player even when the player is turned off.

q; “Memory Stick” slot 21 qa x (stop) button 20, 22

qs u (play/pause) button 20, 22 qd OPEN button 13

Slide to open the monitor. qf Speakers (left/right)

qg REVERSE button 13, 15

To switch images upside down and reverse the output of the audio channels.

qh MENU button 15

To make various display settings and FM transmitter setting.

Note

Even when the player is turned off by pressing (POWER), you can eject a disc from the player, though you cannot insert a disc.

Card remote commander RM-X137

DISPLAY			POWER
			SEARCH
1	2	3
			CLEAR
4	5	6
7	8	9	0
TOP MENU			SUBTITLE
MENU			ANGLE
		ENTER
			AUDIO

VOL INPUT SETUP

Refer to the pages listed for details.

1DISPLAY button 22

To display the time information of the disc.

2 Number buttons (0 to 9) 19, 21, 26, 27

3TOP MENU button 24, 26

To display the top menu of a recorded DVD.

4MENU button 24

To display the recorded DVD menu, or to turn on/off the PBC (Playback control) menu of a Video CD.

5 O (return) button 26

6./> (previous/next) buttons 19, 21, 26

7m (fast reverse)/

M (fast forward) buttons 19, 21

8 M/,/m/< buttons 19, 21, 24, 27

9POWER (on/off) button 14, 19

To turn on/off the player.

q; SEARCH button 19

To specify a desired point on a disc by chapter, title, or track.

qa CLEAR button

The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the player.

Instructions in this manual describe how to use the player by mainly using the card remote commander.

Tip

Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details on how to replace the battery (page 38).

qs SUBTITLE button 23

To change the subtitle language while playing a DVD.

qd ENTER button 19, 24, 27

To enter a setting. qf ANGLE button 25

To select the multiple angles of view while playing a DVD.

qg AUDIO button 25, 26

To change the audio output/audio language.

qh (slow reverse)/y (slow forward) buttons 19, 21

qj u (play/pause) button 19, 21, 26 qk x (stop) button 19, 21

ql SETUP button 27

Used to perform menu operations. w; INPUT button 14, 21

To select the input source. wa VOL (–/+) buttons 19

To turn up or down the volume.

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Cordless Stereo Headphones MDR-IF0140

N
E
P
O
			N	O
		F F	O
	POW	F F
ER	POW
ER

VOL

Battery life

Size AAA dry battery (1) is supplied with the headphones.


Battery		Approx. hours*1
Sony alkaline battery		60 hours*2
LR03/AM-4 (N)

Sony manganese battery		28 hours*2
R03/UM-4 (NU)

*1	at 1 kHz, 1 mW+1 mW output
*2	Time stated above may vary, depending on the
	temperature or conditions of use.

Tip

Refer to “Replacing the battery” for details on how to replace the battery (page 39).

1Battery compartment lid 39

To set a battery, open the lid.

2Ear pad 40

The ear pads are replaceable.

3 Power (ON/OFF) switch 18

4 POWER indicator 18

When the power switch of the headphones is set to ON, the POWER indicator lights up in red.

5VOL control dial 18

To adjust the volume level from 0 to 10.

Operation for Monitor

Opening the display monitor

OPEN

POWER

1Slide (OPEN) to the front, and open the display monitor.

2 Press (POWER) to turn on the player.

Tip

If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch and you set the POWER SELECT switch to the B position, the player does not turn on by pressing (POWER) on the card remote commander (page 6).

Returning the display monitor to its enclosure

Close the display monitor until it clicks.

Notes

•Be careful not to catch your finger in the display monitor when closing.

•Do not put any foreign objects between the LCD panel and the enclosure when closing.

Adjusting the tilt and swivel

The display monitor can be adjusted within the angles shown.

120˚

180˚ 30˚

Tips

•Before closing the display monitor, make sure that the monitor is turned and facing the enclosure (you will hear a click).

•The monitor stores the input mode you set, even if you turn off the monitor.

The reverse position of the display monitor

You can close with the LCD surface out after turning around 180 degrees, and images on the screen can be turned upside down by pressing

(REVERSE). Each time you press (REVERSE), the reverse screen mode switches between on and off.

180˚

REVERSE

Selecting the input source

You can select the input source for the monitor.

DISPLAY			POWER
			POWER
			SEARCH
1	2	3
			CLEAR
4	5	6
7	8	9	0
TOP MENU			SUBTITLE
MENU			ANGLE
		ENTER
			AUDIO

INPUT

VOL INPUT SETUP

Selecting the color system

The player detects the color system of the input video signal (NTSC or PAL) and changes the setting automatically (auto mode).

Do the steps below to change the color system setting for the input video signal manually.

POWER VOL +/–

1Press (POWER) to turn on the player.

The current input source (DVD) appears on the screen for 5 seconds.

2Press (INPUT) repeatedly to select the input source.

Each time you press (INPUT), the indication changes as follows:

DVD y VIDEO

Be sure to change the input source setting to “DVD” to play a disc or “Memory Stick” with this player.

Note

When you play a “Memory Stick,” set the input source to “DVD.”

Tip

1Press (POWER) to turn on the player.

The current input channel (DVD) appears on the screen for 5 seconds.

2Within 5 seconds, press (VOL) (+) or (VOL) (–) repeatedly to select “NTSC” or “PAL.”

Note

When changed manually, color system setting for the input video signal does not return to auto mode until the player is turned off or input channel setting is changed. Therefore, when it is set to “PAL,” the DVD recorded in NTSC system cannot be viewed on the monitor of the player unless you turn off the player, then turn it on again.

Changing the player and monitor settings

VOL +/–

REVERSE MENU

Turning off the speaker sound

from the player

1Press (MENU) repeatedly to select “Speaker.”

Each time you press (MENU), the setting screen changes as follows:

Speaker t IR HP t FM Modulator t Picture t Brightness t Color t Hue* t Dimmer t Video Adjust t

Mode t Blue Back t Menu Off

*“Hue” appears only when the NTSC color system is selected (page 14).

Speaker; On

Press +/– or MENU.

2Press (VOL) (+) or (VOL) (–) to select “off.”

To deactivate the cordless

headphones

1Press (MENU) repeatedly to select “IR HP.”

IR HP;

Press +/– or MENU.

2Press (VOL) (+) or (VOL) (–) to select “off.”

Setting the FM modulator

You can transmit the audio signals to the FM radio and output the signals from the car stereo. Do the procedure below to turn on or off the FM modulator and select the frequency.

1Press (MENU) repeatedly to select “FM Modulator.”

2Press (VOL) (+) or (VOL) (–) to select “Low,” “Middle,” “High,” or “Off.”

Select the FM modulator output level according to the input sensitivity of the car stereo’s radio.

3To select the frequency, press

(REVERSE).

The “Frequency” screen appears.

Frequency 88.3MHz

Press +/–, MENU or Rev.

4Press (VOL) (+) or (VOL) (–) to select the frequency.

The settable range is 88.3 MHz to 89.9 MHz, in 0.2 MHz steps.

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Notes

•When the output level is set to “High” in step 2, noise may be heard.

•If noise is heard due to the interference with the local FM broadcast, change the FM transmission frequency.

•When the FM modulator is turned off, you cannot change the frequency setting.

Changing the display settings

You can adjust the display settings manually if the display is hard to see from the position where you are seated.

1Press (MENU) repeatedly to select the desired item.

2Press (VOL) (+) or (VOL) (–) to adjust to the desired setting.

When “Picture” is selected;

The setting value of the item selected appears in this area.

Picture 32

Press +/– or MENU.

Press (VOL) (+) : to increase the contrast. Press (VOL) (–) : to decrease the contrast.

When “Brightness” is selected;

Brightness 32

Press +/– or MENU.

Press (VOL) (+) : to brighten the contrast. Press (VOL) (–) : to darken the picture.

When “Color” is selected;

Color 32

Press +/– or MENU.

Press (VOL) (+) : to increase color intensity. Press (VOL) (–) : to decrease color intensity.

When “Hue”*1 is selected;

Hue	CTR	*2
Hue	CTR	*2

Press +/– or MENU.

Press (VOL) (+) : to increase the saturation. Press (VOL) (–) : to decrease the saturation.

*1 “Hue” is adjustable only when the NTSC color system is selected.

*2 “CTR” appears only when is in the center of the bar.

When “Dimmer” is selected;

Press (VOL) (+) or (VOL) (–) to select “On.” The brightness of the screen will be adjusted automatically.

Dimmer; On

Press +/– or MENU.

When “Video Adjust” is selected;

Press (VOL) (+) or (VOL) (–) to select “Reset.”

“Picture,” “Brightness,” “Color,” “Hue,” and “Dimmer” settings will be reset to the factory preset level.

Video Adjust;

Reset

Press +/– or MENU.

When “Mode” is selected;

“Normal,” “Full,” “Zoom,” or “Wide” can be set as the screen mode.

Mode; Full

Press +/– or MENU.

•“Normal”

An image with an aspect ratio of 4 to 3 (regular image).

•“Full”

An image with an aspect ratio of 4 to 3 enlarged to the left and right edges of the screen.

•“Zoom”

An image with an aspect ratio of 4 to 3 enlarged to the left and right edges of the screen, with the overflowing parts (top and bottom) cut off to fill the screen.

•“Wide”

An image with an aspect ratio of 4 to 3, with only the left and right sides of the image being enlarged to fill the screen.

When “Blue Back” is selected;

Press (VOL) (+) or (VOL) (–) to select “On.” The blue background screen appears when no signal, or a weak signal is received.

When a continuously weak video signal is received, the blue background may flicker. If this occurs, set to off.

Blue Back; On

Press +/– or MENU.

Use of Headphones

Listening with the headphones

Before listening

•The transmitter for the cordless headphones is on the player. See the location of controls for the player (page 10).

•To prevent your ears from being damaged, first lower the volume.

1 Turn on the player.

2Set the power switch to ON on the right housing of the headphones.

The headphones turn on and the POWER indicator glows red.

Power (ON/OFF) switch

POWER indicator

3Put on the headphones.

Be sure to put the right housing (R) on your right ear and the left housing (L) on your left ear.

4 Start playback on the player.

5Turn the VOL control dial to adjust the volume.

If the infrared sensors of the headphones are covered by your hands when adjusting the volume, the attenuate function will be activated and volume cannot be adjusted. To adjust the volume, move nearer toward the transmitter of the monitor, or orient the infrared emitters on the left housing towards the transmitter of the monitor.

Notes

•The volume of the headphones cannot be adjusted with the player or card remote commander. Use the volume control on the headphones.

•When the headphones are not to be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to avoid damage caused by battery leakage and subsequent corrosion.

•Do not leave the headphones in a location subject to direct sunlight, heat or moisture (It is recommended to use the headphones at a temperature of between 5 ˚C and 35 ˚C (41 ˚F and 95 ˚F)).

•If the headphones are used while exposed to direct sunlight, sensitivity of the infrared receptor may deteriorate, and inferior quality sound may result.

•Do not drop, hit or otherwise subject headphones to strong shocks of any kind. This could damage the product.

•If you leave the headphones in direct sunlight, on a dash board etc., the battery may leak and burst, and cause an injury.

Sound is automatically attenuated if noise increases

— Attenuate function

If the infrared rays are obstructed, or the headphones are used outside their effective range, noise will increase and sound will become hard to hear. To avoid potential ear damage as a result of noise, this function attenuates any sound in the headphones. Sound is automatically restored when you move nearer to the transmitter or remove the obstruction.

After listening

Take off the headphones, and then turn off the power (Noise may occur if you turn off the monitor before taking off the headphones).

VOL control dial

Various Playback

This chapter describes various functions for playback.

Playing a disc

	DISPLAY			POWER	POWER
					POWER
				SEARCH	SEARCH
Number	1	2	3		SEARCH
Number				CLEAR
buttons	4	5	6
buttons
	7	8	9	0
	TOP MENU			SUBTITLE
	MENU			ANGLE	ENTER
	MENU			ANGLE
M/m			ENTER
M/m				AUDIO
</,
./>					/y
m/M					u
	VOL		INPUT	SETUP	x
	VOL		INPUT	SETUP

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1Press (POWER) to turn on the player.

The monitor turns on and the green light of the POWER button on the player lights up.

2Insert the disc (labeled side up) into the player.

Playback starts automatically.

If a disc is already inserted or playback does not start automatically, press u to start playback.

The JPEG files are displayed as a slide show.

If the “SMART NAVI” menu display appears, press the number buttons or M/ ,/m/< buttons to select the desired folder/file (page 21) (MP3/JPEG only).

3Press (VOL) (+) or (VOL) (–) to adjust the volume.

To turn off the power

Press (POWER) so that the green light of the POWER button on the player turns off.

Notes

•The volume of the headphones cannot be adjusted with the player or card remote commander. Use the volume control on the headphones.

•Even when the player is turned off, you can eject a disc from the player, though you cannot insert a disc.

•Read the instruction manual supplied with the disc to play with this player.

•When you play an 8-cm disc (e.g., CD-single), be sure to insert it to the center area of the disc slot.

•Depending on the recording method used on the disc, it may take a minute or more before playing.

•Depending on the condition of the disc, it may not play back (page 40).

•A high-bit rate MP3 file such as 320 kbps may not play back properly.

•When “SMART NAVI” is set to “NO MENU” (page 34), if the last track/file of an Audio CD/MP3/JPEG disc has finished, playback restarts from the first track/file.

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Operation for playback

To	Do this
Stop playback	Press x*1
Eject the disc	Press (EJECT) on the
	player
Pause	Press u*2
	Press again to
	resume playback
Go to the next chapter,	Press >
track, or scene
Go back to the	Press .
preceding chapter,
track, or scene
Fast forward/	Press M/m while
fast reverse	playing3 4
Slow forward	Press y/ while
(DVD/Video CD only)/	playing3 4
Slow reverse
(DVD only)

*1 If the resume playback function is activated, you can resume playback later by pressing u. For details, see “Resume playback” (page 20).

*2 “PAUSE” is displayed on the screen.

*3 No sound is output during fast forward/fast reverse or slow forward/slow reverse.

*4 A disc other than a DVD returns to normal playback when a track/MP3 file finishes.

Searching a chapter/title/track

directly

1During playback or pause, press (SEARCH) to display search screen.

•DVD

When you press < or ,, the search screen toggles between Title and Chapter.

•Video CD (only when PBC is off)/Audio CD

The track search screen appears.

2Press the number buttons to enter the desired chapter/title/track number.

3 Press (ENTER).

Note

You cannot set “0.”

Resume playback

1During playback, press x to stop.

The player memorizes the point where playback is stopped.

•DVD/Video CD/Audio CD

“PRESS PLAY TO CONTINUE” flashes on the screen.

2Press u to start playback.

When resume playback is activated, playback starts from the point where playback is stopped. When resume playback is deactivated, playback starts from the beginning.

•MP3

When resume playback is activated, playback starts from the beginning of the MP3 file (track) during which you stopped playback.

Notes

•When you play back a “Memory Stick,” the resume function is deactivated. Even if a disc is being played, the resume function is deactivated when a “Memory Stick” is inserted in the player.

•To deactivate the resume function, press x again while playback is stopped or eject the disc from the player.

•The player stores the point where you stopped playback for the disc currently in the player.

•The resume function will be deactivated:

— when the disc is ejected.

•If the resume function is activated during fast/ slow forward or fast/slow reverse playback, normal playback starts when you press u.

Sony MVS-8400, MVS-8300, MVS-8200 Operating Manual

MP3/JPEG/MPEG1* file playback with the menu display

If you have set “SMART NAVI” to “WITH MENU” (page 34) and play media containing MP3/JPEG/MPEG1* files, the menu display for folder names and MP3/JPEG/MPEG1* file names will appear. You can easily search the desired MP3/JPEG/MPEG1* file with the “SMART NAVI” menu display.

1Insert media containing MP3/JPEG/ MPEG1* files in this player.

The “SMART NAVI” menu display appears.

	SMART NAVI
ROOT	ROOT	0
	FOLDER 1	1
	FOLDER 2	2
	FOLDER 3	3

2Press the number buttons to select the desired folder.

M/,/m/< buttons are also available to select the desired folder.

If you select the folder 1, the MP3/JPEG/ MPEG1* file names in the folder 1 appear.

SMART NAVI

ROOT	_ _	0
FOLDER 1	SCHUBERT	1
FOLDER 2	BACH	2
FOLDER 3	MOZART	3
	CHOPIN	4
	BRAHMS	5

3Press the number buttons to select the desired MP3/JPEG/MPEG1* file.

M/,/m/< buttons are also available to select the desired MP3/JPEG/MPEG1* file. Playback starts.

To turn off the menu display for MP3/JPEG/ MPEG1* files, set “SMART NAVI” to “NO MENU” (page 34).

* Only when a “Memory Stick” is played.

Notes

•To deactivate the resume function, press x again while playback is stopped or eject the disc from the player.

•Some MPEG1 files may not play back properly due to the way they were recorded.

Playing a “Memory Stick”

You can playback MP3/JPEG/MPEG1 files in a “Memory Stick.”

Notes

•“Memory Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO” cannot be used.

•Data playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed.

•Some MPEG1 files may not play back properly due to the way they were recorded.

	DISPLAY			POWER
				SEARCH
Number	1	2	3
Number				CLEAR
buttons	4	5	6
buttons
	7	8	9	0
	TOP MENU			SUBTITLE
	MENU			ANGLE
			ENTER
M/m				AUDIO
</,
./>					y
m/M					u
	VOL		INPUT	SETUP	x
	VOL		INPUT	SETUP

INPUT

1Insert a “Memory Stick” into the player until it clicks.

2Press (INPUT) repeatedly to select “DVD.”

Playback starts automatically.

The JPEG files are displayed as a slide show.

If the “SMART NAVI” menu display appears, press the number buttons or M/ ,/m/< buttons to select the desired folder/file (page 21).

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Note

Depending on the recording method and size of data, it may take some time before playback of the first track/file.

To eject the “Memory Stick”

Push in the “Memory Stick” momentarily, then remove it.

Displaying elapsed time

You can display the elapsed time and the remaining time of DVDs, Video CDs and Audio CDs.

Notes

•Insert the “Memory Stick” in the correct direction.

•Do not forcefully remove the “Memory Stick.”

DISPLAY			POWER
DISPLAY
			SEARCH
1	2	3
			CLEAR
4	5	6
7	8	9	0
TOP MENU			SUBTITLE
MENU			ANGLE
		ENTER
			AUDIO

Operation for playback

		To	Do this
		To	Do this
		Stop playback	Press x
		Stop playback	Press x
		Pause	Press u*1
		Go to the next file	Press >
		Go back to the	Press .
		preceding file
		Fast forward/	Press M/m while
		fast reverse	playing2 3
		(MP3/MPEG1 only)
		Slow forward	Press y while
		(MPEG1 only)	playing2 3

*1 “PAUSE” is displayed on the screen.

*2 No sound is output during fast forward/fast reverse or slow forward.

*3 The “Memory Stick” returns to normal playback when the MP3/MPEG1 file finishes.

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During playback, press (DISPLAY).

The elapsed time or the remaining time is displayed at the upper left.

Each time you press (DISPLAY), the display changes as follows:

• DVD

T I TLE 0 1 / 0 1 CHAPTER 0 0 2 / 0 0 5

0 0 : 2 4 : 5 0	Dolby D*

T I TLE REMA I N
0 1 : 2 5 : 4 1	Dolby D*

CHAPTER ELAPSED
0 0 : 0 1 : 4 8	Dolby D*

CHAPTER REMA I N
0 0 : 0 3 : 2 6	Dolby D*

OFF

*The format of the sound source (Dolby D, DTS, or LPCM) may appear.

• Video CD (when PBC is set to OFF)/CD

S I NGLE ELAPSED 0 0 : 0 0 : 1 2

S I NGLE REMA I N 0 0 : 0 4 : 4 5

TOTAL ELAPSED 0 0 : 0 6 : 3 2

TOTAL REMA I N 0 0 : 4 1 : 1 5

OFF

Changing the subtitle language

Some DVDs have recorded subtitles in one or more languages. You can turn the subtitles on or off, or change the subtitle language on such DVDs.

DISPLAY			POWER
			SEARCH
1	2	3
			CLEAR
4	5	6
7	8	9	0
TOP MENU			SUBTITLE
			SUBTITLE
MENU			ANGLE
		ENTER
			AUDIO

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During playback, press (SUBTITLE).

The subtitle language is displayed at the upper left.

Example: a subtitle language display

S U B T I T L E 0 2 / 3 2 : E N G L I S H

Each time you press (SUBTITLE), the language switches within the list of subtitle languages recorded on the disc.

When the display for the language code appears, input the language code corresponding to the desired language (page 48).

Notes

•You can also change the subtitle languages by changing Setup*. See “Displaying the subtitles for DVD — SUBTITLE” (page 31).

*You can change to a specific subtitle language using a setup menu, only if the language is included in both the disc and the setup screen.

•If you want to hide the subtitles, press (SUBTITLE) repeatedly to select “OFF.”

•This function varies or may not work, depending on the DVD.

Using a DVD menu

With some DVDs you can use the original menu such as title menu and DVD menu. You can play your favorite scene or song by selecting titles of songs and scenes during a DVD playback. You can select an item, subtitle language, audio language etc. by selecting a DVD menu. The contents of title menus and DVD menus differ, depending on the DVD. There may be some DVDs which have no recorded menus.

DISPLAY			POWER
			SEARCH
1	2	3
			CLEAR
4	5	6
7	8	9	0
TOP MENU			SUBTITLE
TOP MENU				ENTER
MENU			ANGLE	ENTER
MENU		ENTER
			AUDIO
				M/m
				</,
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Using the MENU button

Some DVDs have more comprehensive Menu that includes such things as the audio languages, subtitle languages, titles, and chapters, etc.

1During a DVD playback, press (MENU).

The DVD menu is displayed.

2Press M/,/m/< to select the desired item.

3Press (ENTER).

If additional selection screens appear, repeat step 2 and 3.

Notes

•Some DVDs do not have a DVD menu and on some DVDs, the contents of the DVD menu and title menu are the same.

•On some DVDs, “DVD Menu” may be expressed as “MENU.”

•On some DVDs, “Press ENTER” may be expressed as “Press SELECT” in step 3.

•The contents of the DVD menu differ, depending on the DVD.

•Read the instruction manual supplied with a DVD.

Using the TOP MENU button

Some DVDs have a title menu. From the title menu you can select a title for playback. Titles are the longest sections of a picture or music feature on a DVD, e.g., a movie, or an album for audio software, etc. The TOP MENU button is available to display the initial menu screen.

1During DVD playback, press (TOP MENU).

The top menu (titles) is displayed.

*The contents of the top menu differ, depending on the DVD.

2Press M/,/m/< to select the desired title.

3Press (ENTER).

The title you selected starts to play.

Changing the audio language

Some DVDs have multiple audio languages you can choose from.

DISPLAY			POWER
			SEARCH
1	2	3
			CLEAR
4	5	6
7	8	9	0
TOP MENU			SUBTITLE
MENU			ANGLE
		ENTER
			AUDIO

AUDIO

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Changing angles

Some DVDs have multiple alternative angles recorded for certain scenes. If you have set “ANGLE MARK” to “ON” (page 28), a notice appears for 3 seconds at the scene. If “ANGLE MARK” is not set to “ON,” the notice does not appear at the scene.

DISPLAY			POWER
			SEARCH
1	2	3
			CLEAR
4	5	6
7	8	9	0
TOP MENU			SUBTITLE
MENU			ANGLE

ENTER	ANGLE
	AUDIO

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During playback, press (AUDIO) repeatedly to select the desired audio language.

The current audio language is displayed at the upper left.

Example: an audio language display

AUDIO 1/2: Dolby D 5.1 ENGLISH

The format of the sound source (Dolby D, DTS, or LPCM) may appear.

When the display for the language code appears, input the language code corresponding to the desired language (page 48). When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD is recorded in multiple audio format.

Notes

•You can switch the audio language only if multiple audio languages are recorded on the DVD.

•You can also change the audio languages by using the DVD menu (page 24) or the setup screen* (page 30).

*You can change to a specific audio language using a setup screen, only if the language is included in both the disc and the setup screen.

•This function varies or may not work, depending on the DVD.

1During playback of a DVD having multiple alternative angles recorded, press (ANGLE)when a notice appears.

The number of the currently selected angle is displayed at the upper right.

2Press (ANGLE) repeatedly to select your favorite angle number, while the angle number is displayed.

Each time you press (ANGLE), the angle number switches.

The angle number you have currently

3 / 5 selected/the total number of multiple alternative angles

Notes

•You can switch the angle only if multiple angles are recorded on the DVD.

•The total number of recorded angles differs depending on the DVD and scene.

•You can only switch the angle during normal playback. You cannot switch the angle during fast forward/reverse playback.

•When the selected scene with multi angles appears, the angle is automatically switched to the angle number you selected in step 2.

•This function varies or may not work, depending on the DVD.

Changing the audio output

You can select the desired audio output from “STEREO,” “L-MONO,” “R-MONO,” or “MIXMONO”during Video CD or Audio CD playback.

DISPLAY			POWER
			SEARCH
1	2	3
			CLEAR
4	5	6
7	8	9	0
TOP MENU			SUBTITLE
MENU			ANGLE
		ENTER
			AUDIO

AUDIO

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1During playback, press (AUDIO).

The current output is displayed at the upper left.

Example: an audio output display

L - M O N O

2Press (AUDIO) to select the desired output from “STEREO,” “L-MONO,” “R- MONO,” or “MIX-MONO” while the output is displayed.

Each time you press (AUDIO), the output switches.

Using the PBC (Playback Control) function

During playback of a PBC compatible Video CD, you can display the PBC menu and select the item from the menu.

	DISPLAY			POWER
				SEARCH
Number	1	2	3
Number				CLEAR
buttons	4	5	6
buttons
	7	8	9	0
	TOP MENU			SUBTITLE
TOP MENU
	MENU			ANGLE
			ENTER
				AUDIO

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1Insert a Video CD, then press (TOP MENU) repeatedly to select “PBC ON.”

Depending on the Video CD, the PBC menu may be displayed automatically after inserting a Video CD.

Each time you press (TOP MENU), the PBC menu function turns on or off.

2Press u.

The PBC menu is displayed.

3While the PBC menu screen is displayed;

—press the number buttons to select the number of the desired item.

—press ./> to go to the previous/ next page.

Button functions vary or may not work, depending on the Video CD.

Notes

•To display the PBC menu during playback of a Video CD, press (TOP MENU) repeatedly to select “PBC ON,” then press u.

•During playback of a Video CD with “PBC ON,” press the number buttons or ./> to change the item. The PBC menu is not displayed but the item you selected starts to play.

•During playback of a Video CD with “PBC ON,” press O (return) to display the PBC menu.

•The PBC menus differ, depending on the Video CD. Read the instruction manual supplied with the Video CD.

Changing Setup

You can set up and adjust this player using the on-screen setup menu. Most settings need to be set when you first use this player.

	DISPLAY			POWER
				SEARCH
Number	1	2	3
Number				CLEAR
buttons	4	5	6
buttons
	7	8	9	0
	TOP MENU			SUBTITLE
	MENU			ANGLE	ENTER
			ENTER
M/m				AUDIO
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SETUP

3Press M or m repeatedly to select “TV DISPLAY,” then press ,.

-- GENERAL PAGE - -
TV DISPLAY	4:3 PS
ANGLE MARK	4:3 LB
SCR SAVER	16:9 WIDE
MAIN PAGE
WIDE SCREEN TV
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select “4:3
PS,” “4:3 LB,” or “16:9 WIDE.”

5 Press (ENTER).

To return to normal play screen, press (SETUP) anytime.

Note

To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/< repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press

(ENTER).

Setting the aspect ratio for the TV screen

— TV SCREEN

When you connect the player to a TV to watch the DVD on TV screen, make this setting according to the type of the TV screen.

1Press (SETUP).

The main page for setup appears. “PREFERENCES” is only available when playback is stopped.

SETUP MENU -- MAIN PAGE

GENERAL SETUP

SPEAKER SETUP

AUDIO SETUP

PREFERENCES

EXIT SETUP

GENERAL SETUP

2Press M or m repeatedly to select “GENERAL SETUP,” then press (ENTER).

Displaying the multi-angle

notice — ANGLE MARK

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the DVD and you have set the “ANGLE MARK” to “ON,” a notice appears at the scene.

1Press (SETUP).

The main page for setup appears.

2Press M or m repeatedly to select “GENERAL SETUP,” then press (ENTER).

3Press M or m repeatedly to select “ANGLE MARK,” then press ,.

--GENERAL PAGE - -

		TV DISPLAY
		ANGLE MARK		ON
		SCR SAVER		OFF

		MAIN PAGE

TURN ANGLE MARK OFF

4 Press M or m repeatedly to select “ON.”

5Press (ENTER).

“ANGLE MARK ON” is displayed at the lower left on the monitor.

To turn off the multi-angle notice, select “OFF” in step 4.

To return to normal play screen, press (SETUP) anytime.

Note

To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/< repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press

(ENTER).

Setting the screen saver

— SCR SAVER

If you set the “SCR SAVER” setting to “ON,” the screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent the monitor from becoming damaged.

1Press (SETUP).

The main page for setup appears.

2Press M or m repeatedly to select “GENERAL SETUP,” then press (ENTER).

3Press M or m repeatedly to select “SCR SAVER,” then press ,.

-- GENERAL PAGE - -
TV DISPLAY
ANGLE MARK
SCR SAVER	ON
	OFF
MAIN PAGE
SCREEN SAVER ON

4 Press M or m repeatedly to select “ON.”

5 Press (ENTER).

To turn off the screen saver setting, select “OFF” in step 4.

To return to normal play screen, press (SETUP) anytime.

Note

To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/< repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press

(ENTER).

Selecting the speaker

mode — SPEAKER SETUP

You can select the speaker mode setting from “LT-RT” or “STEREO.” The downmix function is used to create stereo (2-channel) signals from more than 5 separated digital signals of a source.

LT-RT: theater downmix mode. STEREO: stereo downmix mode.

1Press (SETUP).

The main page for setup appears.

2Press M or m repeatedly to select “SPEAKER SETUP,” then press (ENTER).

3Press M or m repeatedly to select “DOWNMIX,” then press ,.

--SPEAKER SETUP PAGE - -

DOWNMIX

STEREO

LT/RT

MAIN PAGE

SET STEREO DOWNMIX

4Press M or m repeatedly to select the desired item from “STEREO” or “LT/RT”

5Press (ENTER).

“LT/RT DOWNMIX” is displayed at the lower left on the monitor, for example if you select “LT/RT” in step 4.

To return to normal play screen, press (SETUP) anytime.

Note

To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/< repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press

(ENTER).

Selecting the audio output

mode — AUDIO OUT

You can select the audio output setting from “S/PDIF/RAW” or “S/PDIF/PCM.” S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is a

standard of audio transfer file format. S/PDIF allows the transfer of audio, however, signal quality may be degraded.

S/PDIF/RAW: outputs the original audio data in S/PDIF format.

S/PDIF/PCM: outputs the sampling of the original audio data in S/PDIF format.

1Press (SETUP).

The main page for setup appears.

2Press M or m repeatedly to select “AUDIO SETUP,” then press (ENTER).

3Press M or m repeatedly to select “AUDIO OUT,” then press ,.

--AUDIO SETUP - -

AUDIO OUT		S/PDIF/RAW
DYNAMIC		S/PDIF/PCM

MAIN PAGE

RAW DATA VIA SPDIF

4Press M or m repeatedly to select the desired item from “S/PDIF/RAW” or “S/PDIF/PCM.”

5Press (ENTER).

“S/PDIF/RAW OUTPUT” is displayed at the lower left on the screen, for example if you select “S/PDIF/RAW” in step 4.

To return to normal play screen, press (SETUP) anytime.

Note

To return to the main page for setup, press M/m/< repeatedly to select “MAIN PAGE,” then press

(ENTER).

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