Sony RFT001 User Manual

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Multi Disc Player

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom 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. MEX-R5 Serial No.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel

d’installation/raccordement fourni.

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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.

CAUTION

Laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

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

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

After turning the ignition off, be sure to press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears. Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.

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.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions;

– this device may not cause interference. – this device must accept any interference,

including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits.

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Table of Contents

Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting Started

Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Inserting the disc in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Location of controls and basic

operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Menu displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Player

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Resuming playback

— Resume play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Viewing the disc information

— Time/text information . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Searching a specific point on a disc

— Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the menus on DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using PBC functions

— PBC (Playback control) . . . . . . . . . . 19

Playing in various modes

— Repeat play/Shuffle play/

Search play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Various DVD operations

Changing the audio channels . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing the angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Displaying the subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Magnifying pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Changing the picture quality

— Picture EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Locking discs

— Parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Setting the display language or sound track

— Language setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Setting the screen

— Screen setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Custom settings

— Custom setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Audio settings

— Audio setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Radio

Storing automatically

— BTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Receiving a station through a list

— list-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Other functions

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 34

Adjusting the equalizer curve

— EQ7 Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Labeling a station/disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Adjusting unit menu items

— SYSTEM MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Switching the front/rear output

— Zone × Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Additional Information

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Note on wireless transmission . . . . . . . . . . 41

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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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.

FEATURING:

• DVD, CD, VCD playback compatibility

– Compatible with various disc formats, such as

DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/DVD+RW, etc. DVD-RW: compatible with Video mode and VR mode (various editing available) DVD+RW: compatible with +VR mode (various editing available)

– Plays back up to 1,000 tracks*

DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW or CD-R/-RW in MP3 file format

• 1 video output (front) and 1 digital

output provided

• Wireless transmission: without

complicated connections, audio/video signals can be transmitted to the optional monitor XVM-F65WL.

• Zone × Zone: You can listen to the radio, or

music from a CD/MD changer (if connected) in the front, and simultaneously output DVD to the rear.

• Picture EQ: You can select desired picture

tone from preset settings according to the car interior/ambient light.

• DVD level adjustment: balances the output

level differences between PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS, and the volume level differences between disc and source.

• EQ7: You can select an equalizer curve for 7

music types.

• DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):

creates a more ambient sound field, using virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the sound of speakers, even if they are installed low in the door.

• Optional CD/MD units (both changers and

players)*

*1 Depends on track length *2 This unit works with Sony products only.

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About this manual

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the card remote commander. You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names to those on the card remote commander.

• In this manual, “DVD” is used as the general term for DVD-R/-RW and DVD+R/+RW.

• The meaning of the icons used in this manual is described below:

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs, 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 CDROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs/DVDRs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs

Functions available for files in JPEG format stored on CDROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs/DVDRs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs

The “XM Ready” logo indicates that this product will control an XM tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the XM tuner module.

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Precautions

• Do not use the custom functions while driving, or perform any other function which could divert your attention from the road.

• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

• Power antenna will extend automatically while the unit is operating.

On safety

• Comply with the Traffic Laws in your country.

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

Preventing an accident

The pictures appear only after you park the car and set the parking brake. When the car starts moving, the pictures coming from the FRONT VIDEO OUT automatically disappear after displaying the following caution. The monitor connected to the REAR VIDEO OUT is available while the car is in motion. The pictures on the screen are turned off, but CD/MP3 sound can be heard.

For your safety, the video is blocked.

Do not operate the unit or watch the monitor while driving.

Playable discs

Format of discs

DVD VIDEO

DVD -R* (MP3/JPEG)

DVD -RW* Video mode/VR mode (MP3/JPEG)

DVD +R* (MP3/JPEG)

DVD +RW* (MP3/JPEG)

Video CD

Audio CD

CD-R* (MP3/JPEG)

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit 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 unit or discs.

CD-RW* (MP3/JPEG)

* Discs that are not finalized cannot be played.

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

DVD

A DVD contains both audio and visual data. A 12

cm (4

/4 in) disc can hold 7 times the amount of data contained in a CD-ROM, which equals to 4 consecutive hours of playing time (8 hours for double-sided discs). DVDs are divided into 4 types: single sided single layer, single sided double layer, double sided single layer, and double sided double layer.

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Video CD (VCD)

A Video CD can contain both audio and visual data on a disc the same size as a regular Audio CD. The playing time is 74 minutes for a standard 12 cm (4

/4 in) CD.

Audio CD

An Audio CD containing audio data. The playing time is 74 minutes for a standard 12 cm (4

/4 in)

CD.

CD-Recordable (CD-R)

With a CD-R, you can edit audio data. You can write information on a CD-R only once.

CD-Rewritable (CD-RW)

With a CD-RW, you can edit audio data. You can write information on a CD-RW again and again.

CD-Extra

A CD-Extra has two sections (sessions) for audio and data respectively. You can only play the section of audio on this unit.

Notes

• This unit conforms to the NTSC color system. A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM, cannot be played.

• You can play DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs, DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs and CD-Rs/CD-RWs designed for audio with this unit. However, depending on the recorded conditions, you cannot play some discs.

• You cannot play CD-Rs/CD-RWs, DVD-Rs/DVDRWs or DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs that are not finalized.

• Discs created in Packet Write format cannot be played.

• Recordable discs may not play back correctly if the ambient temperature is high.

• The discs listed below cannot be played on this unit: – 8 cm (3 – CD-ROM (the data other than the MP3 or JPEG

–CD-G – Photo-CD – VSD (Video single disc) – DVD-ROM (the data other than the MP3 or JPEG

– DVD-RAM – DVD-Audio – DVD+R DL (Dual Layer) – Active-Audio (Data) – CD-Extra (Data) – Mixed CD – SVCD (Super Video CD) –CDV – SACD (Super Audio CD)

files)

/4 in) discs

Note on transparent discs

12 cm (4 3/4 in) discs containing of only an inner

8 cm (3

/4 in) data portion (the rest is

transparent) cannot be played on this unit.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection

This unit is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable and recordable by this product.

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Region code

This 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.

Region code

DVDs labeled can be also played on this unit.

If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Cannot play this disc.” 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

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VCDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VCDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this unit plays DVDs and VCDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VCDs.

Copyrights

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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

“DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

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Getting Started

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

RESET button

Note

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

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

OFF

SRC

ENTER

SYSTEM MENU

SOUND SETUP

SYSTEM

MENU LIST

AUDIO

1 Press (SYSTEM MENU).

The setup display appears.

2 Press M/m repeatedly until “CLOCK-

ADJ” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

The hour indication flashes.

4 Press M/m to set the hour and minute.

To move the digital indication, press </,.

5 Press (ENTER).

The clock starts.

ATT DVD

MODE

TOP MENU

CAT

PICTURE

EQZ

Z DSO EQ7

SUBTITLE

ENTER

–

ANGLE

M/m

</,

DEMO mode

When the unit is turned off, the clock is displayed first, then demonstration (DEMO) mode starts the demonstration display.

To cancel the DEMO mode, set “DEMO-OFF” in setup (page 36) while the unit is turned off.

Detaching the front panel

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.

(OFF)

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.

Tip

When carrying the front panel, use the supplied front panel case.

To display the clock during playback/reception, set “CLOCK-ON” (page 36).

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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.

Note

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

Inserting the disc in the unit

1 Open the shutter.

Ejecting the disc

1 Open the shutter.

2 Press Z.

The disc is ejected.

Note

While inserting or ejecting the disc, do not close the shutter. The disc may be caught and damaged.

Tip

The disc can be played with the shutter open or closed.

2 Insert the disc with the playback side

down.

Playback starts. (Depending on the disc, press DVD u to start playback.)

3 Close the shutter.

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Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

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12 34 6 78 9

ATT OFF

SOUND

SOURCE MODE

SHUFREP ALBM +

OPEN/CLOSE

DSO

EQ7

DSPL

654321

SCRL

DVD

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OPEN/CLOSE shutter opened

ATT OFF

OPEN/CLOSE

SOUND

SOURCE MODE

Refer to the pages listed for details.

a Volume +/– button 34 b ATT (attenuate) button c Z×Z (Zone × Zone) button d SOUND button e Display window f EQ7 (equalizer) button g DSO button h OFF button 8 i SEEK +/– button

Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold). DVD/CD: To skip chapters/tracks (press); fast-forward/ reverse a chapter/track (press and hold).

j (front panel release) button 8 k SOURCE button 39 l MODE button m RESET button (located behind the front

panel) 8

DSPL

654321

n Number buttons

Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). CD/MD*

(1): REP 20, 37 (2): SHUF 20, 37 (3)/(4): ALBM –/+*

To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold).

o DSPL button p SCRL button

To scroll the display items.

q DVD u (play/pause) button r Receptor for the card remote

commander

s Disc slot 9 t Z (eject) button 9

*1 When an MD changer is connected. *2 When an MP3/JPEG is played and a changer is not

connected. If the changer is connected, the operation is different, see page 37.

DSO

EQ7

DVDSHUFREP ALBM +

SCRL

SEEK

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Card remote commander RM-X704

–

CAT

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9

MODE

TOP MENU

CAT

LIST

PICTURE

EQZ

SUBTITLE

ATT DVD

ENTER

–

ANGLE

OFF

SRC

SOUND SETUP

SYSTEM

Z DSO EQ7

AUDI O

123

456

0 qa

qs qd

qg qh

qj qk

ql w;

SYSTEM

MENU LIST

PICTURE

EQZ

Z DSO EQ7

AUDI O

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

123

456

789

CLEAR

DSPL

VOL

wd wf

–

a OFF button 15, 17, 19

To power off/stop the source.

b MODE button 33, 37

To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the

unit*

c SRC (SOURCE) button

To power on/change the source (Radio/DVD/ CD/MD*

/AUX*3).

d TOP MENU button 19

To display the top menu on a DVD.

e SOUND button 34

To select sound items.

f ENTER button

To complete a setting.

g SETUP button

To display the Setup menu and Play mode menu.

h SYSTEM MENU button

To enter the unit menu.

i LIST/CAT*

button 33, 37

To list up.

j ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

k DVD u (play/pause) button 9, 15, 16,

To start/pause playback.

l ./> (previous/next; reverse/fast-

forward; station tuning) buttons

m MENU button 19

To display the menu on a disc.

n </, (cursor) buttons

To move the cursor, or turn the pages.

o O (RETURN) button 19, 28, 29

To return to the previous display, or previous operation.

p M/m (cursor) buttons

To move the cursor.

q PICTURE EQ button 25

To select the picture quality.

r Z×Z (Zone × Zone) button 39

To switch the front/rear output.

s AUDIO button 22

To change the audio output.

t SUBTITLE button 24

To change the subtitle language.

u Number buttons

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v CLEAR button 21

To cancel entered numbers.

w DSO button 4

To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF). The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect.

x EQ7 (equalizer) button

To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM or OFF).

y ANGLE button 23

To change the viewing angle.

z VOL (volume) +/– button

To adjust the volume.

wj DSPL button 15, 17, 18, 35

To change display items.

*1 When a CD/MD changer is connected. *2 When an MD changer is connected. *3 When an optional Sony portable device is

connected.

*4 When the XM tuner is connected.

Note

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

Tip

For details on how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander” on page 39.

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Menu displays

Use the menus of this unit to adjust the various functions and settings for playback. The displaying menu differs depending on the status of the unit.

Setup menu

Appears when pressing (SETUP) while playback is stopped.

To select the item

Press </M/m/,, then press (ENTER).

To turn off the Setup menu

Press (SETUP).

Example: When “LANGUAGE SETUP” is selected.

LANGUAGE SETUP OSD :

MENU : AUDIO : SUBTITLE :

To set, press , then . To quit, press .

SETUP

ASetup items BSelected item CSetting items DOptions ECurrent setting

ENTER

ENGLISH

JAPANESE

ENGLISH ENGLISH

Play mode menu

Appears when pressing (SETUP) during playback.

To select the item

Press </M/m/,, then press (ENTER).

To turn off the Play mode menu

Press (SETUP).

Note

The items on the menu, and the operation procedures differ depending on the disc.

Example: When playing a DVD

)

12(67

)

018(034 T 1:35:55

1;ENGLISH

OFF

1:ENGLISH 2:FRENCH 3:SPANISH

SUBTITLE Select :

ENTER RETURN

Cancel

APlay mode items BSelected item CTitle number*

/Total title number*

DChapter number*2/Total chapter number* EElapsed playback time FPlayback status (NPLAY, XPAUSE, etc.)/

Disc format

GCurrent setting HOptions

*1 Displays the track number for VCDs, album number

for JPEG files. When playing VCD with the PBC function on, no indication is displayed.

*2 Displays the image number for JPEG files.

Notes

• While playing back CD/MP3, the Play mode menu cannot be displayed.

• While playing back JPEG files, (SETUP) is active only when the image is fully displayed.

PLAY DVDV IDE O

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Operation message

Menu operations differ depending on the item selected, and the buttons to be used appear on the bottom of the menu display to assist your operations.

ENTER

To set, press , then . To quit, press .

Selected item name and/or operation massages appear.

Tip

“Operation not possible” appears when the function is not available.

SETUP

ENTER

Setup items

LANGUAGE SETUP (page 29)

Switches the languages.

SCREEN SETUP (page 30)

Selects the screen modes.

CUSTOM SETUP (page 31)

Sets the playback operations.

AUDIO SETUP (page 32)

Adjusts the output sound.

RESET (page 29)

Resets all setup items.

AUDIO (page 22)

Changes the audio setting.

SUBTITLE (page 24)

Displays the subtitles. Changes the subtitle language.

ANGLE (page 23)

Changes the angle.

CENTER ZOOM (page 24)

Magnifies the picture.

REPEAT (page 20)

Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/ all albums) repeatedly, or one chapter/ track/album repeatedly.

SHUFFLE (page 20)

Plays titles/chapters/tracks in random order.

PICTURE EQ (page 25)

Selects the picture quality.

Tip

When “REPEAT” or “SHUFFLE” is activated, or “ANGLE” is available, its check-box lights up in green (e.g. ). However, you may not be able to change the angle depending on the scene, even if the check-box is lit in green.

Play mode items

TITLE, TRACK (page 21)

Selects the title, or track to be played.

CHAPTER (page 21)

Selects the chapter to be played.

ALBUM (JPEG) (page 21)

Selects the image album to be displayed.

IMAGE (page 21)

Selects the image to be displayed.

TIME/TEXT (page 17, 21)

Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Inputs the time code for picture searching. Displays DVD text.

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Notes

• If a large-size image is rotated, it may take longer to

Player

Playing discs

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

display.

• A JPEG file is designed to be optimally displayed at 640 x 480 pixels. A file in another size may not be displayed correctly, or picture shift (to the left or right) may occur.

• Progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed.

When the disc is inserted

Press DVD u to start playback.

To stop playback/to turn off the unit

Press (OFF).

Tip

You cannot insert a disc while the unit is turned off.

OFF DV

OFF

SRC

SOUND

SETUP

SYSTEM

MENU LIST

AUDIO

123

456

789

CLEAR

ATT DVD

MODE

TOP MENU

CAT

PICTURE

EQZ

Z DSO EQ7

SUBTITLE

ENTER

–

ANGLE

VOL

DSPL

–

1 Turn on your monitor, then select the

input source on your monitor corresponding to this unit.

2 Insert a disc.

Playback side down

Playback starts automatically. (Depending on the disc, press DVD u to start playback.) A menu may appear on the screen when a DVD or VCD is inserted. For details on these menus, see page 19 for DVDs, and page 19 for VCDs.

When “MP3/JPEG” on “CUSTOM SETUP” is set to “JPEG,” a slide show starts automatically if JPEG files are on the disc (page 31). Each time you press </,, the image rotates every 90º.

DSP

Display items on the CD/MP3 playback

0:42

REP

ALBUM NAME 001

TRACK NAME 001

ID3 INFORMATION

160k

AAlbum number*1/Track number/

Elapsed playback time

BPlayback mode/Bit rate* CDisc name*3/Album name*1/Track name/

ID3 tag information*

DPlayback status (NPLAY, XPAUSE, etc.)/

Disc format

*1 Appears only when MP3 files are played. *2 No indication when VBR (Variable bit rate) is

applied.

*3 “NO DISC NAME” or “NO TRACK NAME” appears

when the disc or track has no name.

To scroll the text information

Press (DSPL).

Note

“ ” appears in place of the letters other than the alphabet and numbers.

Notes on DVDs with a DTS sound track

DTS audio signal is output at all times; a loud noise may come out from the speakers if you connect the unit to the audio equipment without a DTS decoder. This may cause damage to the speakers, or affect your hearing.

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