Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of
the car for safety. For installation and
connections, refer to the supplied
“Installation/Connections” guide.
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.
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Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall not be
treated as household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed
of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery provided
with this product shall not be treated as
household waste. On certain batteries this
symbol might be used in combination with a
chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for
mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the
battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or
0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potentially negative consequences for the
environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of the battery. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance
or data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only. To ensure that the battery will be
treated properly, hand over the product at end-oflife to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on
how to remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of waste
batteries. For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Note on the lithium battery
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function
(page 38).
The unit will turn off automatically in the set
time when no source is selected, which
prevents battery drainage.
If you do not set the Auto Off function, press
and hold (SOURCE/OFF) until the display
disappears each time you turn the ignition off.
To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display,
see page 42.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to
equipment sold in countries applying EU
directives.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative
for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
• Comply with your local traffic rules, laws and
regulations.
• While driving
– Do not watch or operate the unit, as it may lead
to distraction and cause an accident. Park your
car in a safe place to watch or operate the unit.
– Do not use the setup feature or any other
function which could divert your attention from
the road.
– When backing up your car, be sure to
look back and watch the surroundings
carefully for your safety, even if the rear
view camera is connected. Do not
depend on the rear view camera
exclusively.
• While operating
– Do not insert your hands, fingers or foreign
object into the unit, as it may cause injury or
damage to the unit.
– Keep small articles out of the reach of children.
– Be sure to fasten seatbelts to avoid injury in the
event of a sudden movement of the car.
Preventing an accident
Pictures appear only after you park the car and set
the parking brake.
If the car starts moving during video playback,
the picture is automatically switched to the
background screen after displaying the caution
below.
“Video blocked for your safety.”
The monitor connected to the REAR VIDEO
OUT is active while the car is in motion.
The picture on the display is switched to the
background screen, but audio source can be
heard.
Do not operate the unit or watch the monitor
while driving.
• We recommend this unit should be installed by a
qualified technician or service personnel.
– If you try to install this unit by yourself, refer to
the supplied “Installation/Connections” guide
and install the unit properly.
– Improper installation may cause battery drain or
a short circuit.
• If the unit does not work properly, check the
connections first, referring to the supplied
“Installation/Connections” guide. If everything is
in order, check the fuse.
• Protect the unit surface from damage.
– Do not expose the unit surface to chemicals,
such as insecticide, hair spray, insect repellent,
etc.
– Do not leave rubber or plastic materials in
contact with the unit for a long time. Otherwise,
the finish of the unit may be impaired, or
deformation may occur.
• When installing, be sure to fix securely.
• When installing, be sure to turn the ignition off.
Installing the unit with the ignition on may cause
battery drain or a short circuit.
• When installing, be sure not to damage any car
parts such as pipes, tubes, fuel tank or wiring by
using a drill, as it may cause a fire or an accident.
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Copyrights
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and
the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows
Media and logos are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
This product contains technology subject to certain
intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or
distribution of this technology outside of this
product is prohibited without the appropriate
license(s) from Microsoft.
“DVD VIDEO,” “DVD-R,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,”
and “DVD+RW” are trademarks.
ZAPPIN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
12 TONE ANALYSIS and its
logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
“WALKMAN” and
“WALKMAN” logo are
registered trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
SensMe and the SensMe logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sony Ericsson
Mobile Communications AB.
Music recognition technology and related data
are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the
industry standard in music recognition
technology and related content delivery. For
more information, please visit
www.gracenote.com.
Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the
Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered
by Gracenote” logo are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the
United States and/or other countries.
This product uses font data which is licensed to
Sony by Monotype Imaging Inc. or its affiliates.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and
iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
Apple, Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
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
All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
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Playable discs and symbols used in these Operating Instructions
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 manualDisc format
DVD VIDEO
DVD-R*
1
/DVD-R DL*1/DVD-RW*
(Video mode/VR mode)
VIDEO
DVD+R*
1
/DVD+R DL*1/DVD+RW*
Video CD
(Ver. 1.0/1.1/2.0)
Audio CD
AUDIO
*1 Audio files can also be stored.
*2 Video/image files can also be stored.
Note
“DVD” may be used in these Operating Instructions as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs, and
DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs.
CD-ROM*
2
/CD-R*2/CD-RW*
The following chart shows the supported file types and their symbols.
Available functions differ depending on the format, regardless of disc type. The format symbols below
appear in these Operating Instructions next to the description of functions available for their
corresponding file types.
Format symbol in manualFile type
MP3 audio file
WMA audio file
AAC audio file
JPEG image file
Xvid video file
MPEG-4
Tip
For details on compression formats, see page 48.
Note
Even compatible discs may not be playable on this unit, depending on their recording condition.
MPEG-4 video file
1
1
2
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Location and function of controls/terminals
Main unit
For details, see the pages listed below.
A Z (Eject) button page 18
B Reset button page 14
C Receptor for the remote commander
D Disc slot page 18
E TOP button
Press to open the source list.
F Front AUX terminal page 45
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G USB terminal
Remove the cap to connect a USB device.
H Volume control dial
I SOURCE/OFF button
Press to turn on the power/change the source:
“Tuner” (Radio), “Disc,” “iPod/USB,”
“AUX” (Auxiliary equipment).
Press and hold for 1 second to exit the
source.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to
turn off.
J Display/touch panel
Screen displays
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When no source is selected:
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A “Source List” key
Touch to open the source list.
B “Top” key
Touch to open the source list.
Source ListTop
Source list:
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3
M.OFF
C Clock page 14, 42
D (Close) key
Touch to close the menu.
E “ATT” (Attenuate) key*
Touch to attenuate the sound. To cancel,
touch again.
F (Setting) key
Touch to open the setting menu.
G “M.OFF” (Monitor off) key
Touch to turn off the monitor and the button
illumination. To turn back on, touch
anywhere on the display.
H Source select keys
Touch to change the source: “Tuner”
(Radio), “Disc,” “AUX” (Auxiliary
equipment), “iPod/USB,” “SensMe™.”
* Appears only when a source is selected.
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RM-X170 Remote Commander
1
2
8
9
q;
3
4
5
6
7
• The remote commander can be used to operate
the audio controls. For menu operations, use
the touch panel.
• For details, see the pages listed below.
• Remove the insulation film before use
(page 14).
A OFF button
Press to exit the source/stop the source.
Press and hold to turn off.
B MONITOR OFF button
Press to turn off the monitor and the button
illumination. To turn back on, press again.
C POSITION button
Press to switch the listening position (“Front
L”/“Front R”/“Front”/“All”/“Custom”/
“OFF”).
qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
E EQ (Equalizer) button
Press to select an equalizer curve from 7
music types (“Xplod”/“Vocal”/“Edge”/
“Cruise”/“Space”/“Gravity”/“Custom”/
“OFF”).
F Number buttons page 23
Radio:
Press to receive stored stations.
Press and hold to store stations.
Disc/USB:
Press to locate a title/chapter/track.
G CLEAR button
Press to delete an entered number.
H ATT (Attenuate) button
Press to attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
D O (Return) button
Press to return to the previous display/return
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to the menu on a VCD*
I u (Play/Pause) button
1
.
J .m/M> buttons
Radio:
Press to tune to stations automatically.
Press and hold to find a station manually.
2
Disc*
/USB:
Press to skip a chapter/track/scene/file.
Press and hold momentarily to reverse/
fast-forward video.
Press and hold to reverse/fast-forward a
track.
K DVD playback setting buttons
(AUDIO):
Press to change the audio language/format.
(For a VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/AAC/MPEG4, to change the audio channel.)
(SUBTITLE):
Press to change the subtitle language.
(ANGLE):
Press to change the viewing angle.
(TOP MENU):
Press to open the top menu on a DVD.
(MENU):
Press to open the menu on a disc.
L ZAP button
Press to enter ZAPPIN™ mode.
M </M/m/, (Cursor)/ENTER buttons
page 18
Press to control the menu on a DVD.
*1 When playing with PBC functions.
*2 Operation differs depending on the disc (page 19).
*3 When two auxiliary devices are used.
Note
The remote commander will not operate when the unit
is turned off and the display has disappeared. Press
(SOURCE/OFF) on the main unit, or insert a disc to
activate the unit and enable operation via the remote
commander.
N SRC (Source) button
Press to turn on/change the source: “Tuner”
(Radio), “Disc,” “iPod/USB,” “AUX”
(Auxiliary equipment).
O MODE button
Press to select the radio band (FM/MW/LW)/
select an auxiliary device (Front AUX/Rear
3
AUX)*
.
P VOL (Volume) +/– buttons
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Getting Started
Setting the clock
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.
Press the reset button (page 10) with a pointed
object, such as a ballpoint pen.
Note
Pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
Performing initial settings
After resetting, the display for the initial settings
appears.
Initial Setting
Rear/Sub Out
Listening Position
Language
1 Touch “Rear/Sub Out” to set the
subwoofer connection status.
If a subwoofer is connected, select “Sub.”
If a power amplifier is connected, select
“Rear.”
If neither a subwoofer or power amplifier is
connected, you can select either “Sub” or
“Rear.”
2 Touch “Listening Position” to set the
listening position.
Set to “Front L” if your listening position is
front left, or “Front R” if front right.
3 Touch “Language” to set the display
language.
Touch repeatedly until the desired language
(English/Spanish/Russian) appears.
4 Touch “OK.”
The setting is complete.
This setting can then be further configured in the
setting menu.
• For details on setting the subwoofer connection
status, see page 41.
• For details on setting the listening position, see
“Optimizing sound for the listening position —
Intelligent Time Alignment” on page 33.
• For details on setting the display language, see
page 38.
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Rear / Sub
Front L / Front R
English
The clock uses a 24-hour indication.
1 Touch “Source List,” then .
The general setting menu appears. If not,
touch “General.”
2 Touch “Clock Adjust.”
The setting display appears.
3 Set the hour and minute.
For example, to set to 8:30, touch “0830.”
4 Touch “OK.”
The setting is complete.
To delete an entered number, touch “Clear.”
To return to the previous display, touch “Back.”
Preparing the remote
commander
Before using the remote commander for the first
time, remove the insulation film.
OK
Radio
Listening to the radio
1 Touch “Source List,” then “Tuner.”
The radio reception display appears, and the
preset list is displayed automatically.
ATTSource List
TAAFTop
Reception controls
Touch the display if the reception controls are not
displayed.
1
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ATT
Source List
TAAFTop
P1P2P3
P4P5P6
Receive
Band
Menu
Preset
List
BTM
Memory
PTY
List
2 Touch “Band.”
The band list appears.
ATT
Source List
FM1
TAAFTop
FM2FM3LW
Band
Receive
Menu
MW
Preset
List
PTY
List
3 Touch the desired band (“FM1,” “FM2,”
“FM3,” “MW,” or “LW”).
Touch “Band” again to close the band list.
4 Perform tuning.
To tune automatically
Touch
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Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is received.
To tune manually
Touch
m/M repeatedly until the desired
frequency is received.
To skip frequencies continuously, touch and
hold
m/M.
Receive
Band
Menu
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1“Source List”
Touch to open the source list. (page 11)
2“ATT”
Touch to attenuate the sound. To cancel,
touch again.
3“TA”
Touch to set TA in RDS. (page 17)
4“AF”
Touch to set AF in RDS. (page 17)
5“Top”
Touch to open the source list. (page 11)
6m/M
Touch to tune manually.
Touch and hold to continuously skip
frequencies.
7./>
Touch to tune automatically.
8“Band”
Touch to open the band list and change
the band.
9“Receive Menu”
Touch to open the receive menu, which
contains the following items.
• “Regional” (page 17)
0“Preset List”
Touch to list up stored stations, or store
stations. (page 16)
qa“PTY List”
Touch to open the PTY list. (page 18)
Preset
List
PTY
List
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Reception indications
Storing and receiving stations
C
B
ATT
TAAFTop
Band
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1
Receive
Menu
D
Preset
List
PTY
List
A
Source List
A Current source icon*
B Band name, preset number*2, frequency*3/
status
C Volume level*
4
D EQ7 setting status
*1 Appears only when the controls are displayed.
*2 Appears only when a preset station is received.
*3 While receiving an RDS station, the program
service name appears. For details, see “RDS” on
page 17.
*4 When ATT is activated, appears.
Caution
When tuning to stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically — BTM
1 Touch “Source List,” then “Tuner.”
To change the band, touch “Band,” then select
the desired band (“FM1,” “FM2,” “FM3,”
“MW,” or “LW”).
2 Touch “Preset List,” then “BTM.”
The unit stores the first six available stations
in the preset list (“P1” to “P6”).
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
1 While receiving the station that you
want to store, touch “Preset List.”
2 Touch “Memory,” then touch a number
in the list (“P1” to “P6”).
The number and the confirmation display
appear.
3 Touch “Yes.”
The station is stored.
Note
If you try to store another station to the same number,
the previously stored station will be replaced.
Tip
When an RDS station is stored, the AF/TA setting is
also stored (page 17).
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Receiving stored stations
1 Select the band, then touch “Preset
List.”
2 Touch the desired number (“P1” to
“P6”).
RDS
Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio program signal.
Display items
A
ATT
TAAFTopSource List
Receive
Preset
Band
Menu
B
A Band name, preset number, frequency
(program service name), RDS data, TA*
B RDS*2, TP*
3
C Clock
*1 During traffic information.
*2 During RDS reception.
*3 During traffic program reception.
RDS services
This unit automatically provides RDS services as
follows:
PTY
List
List
C
1
Notes
• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS
functions may be available.
• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak,
or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting
RDS data.
Setting AF and TA
1 During reception/playback, touch “AF”
or “TA” to activate either function.
When activated, the key color changes.
To deactivate, touch again.
Storing RDS stations with the AF and
TA setting
You can preset RDS stations along with the AF/
TA setting. If you use the BTM function, only
RDS stations are stored using the same AF/TA
setting.
If you preset manually, you can preset both RDS
and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA setting for
each.
1 Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or
manually.
Receiving emergency
announcements
With AF or TA on, emergency announcements
will automatically interrupt the currently selected
source.
Tip
If you adjust the volume level during a traffic
announcement, that level will be stored into memory
for subsequent traffic announcements, independently
from the regular volume level.
AF (Alternative Frequencies)
Selects and retunes the station with the
strongest signal in a network. By using this
function, you can continuously listen to the
same program during a long-distance drive
without having to retune the same station
manually.
TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic
Program)
Provides current traffic information/programs.
Any information/program received will
interrupt the currently selected source.
PTY (Program Types)
Displays the currently received program type.
Also searches for a designated program type.
CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets
the clock.
Staying with one regional program
— Regional
When the AF function is on, this unit’s factory
setting restricts reception to a specific region, so
you will not be switched to another regional
station with a stronger frequency.
If you leave this regional program’s reception
area, deactivate the regional function during FM
reception.
Touch “Receive Menu,” then the “Regional” box
to set to “OFF.”
Note
This function does not work in the UK and in some
other areas.
Local Link function (UK only)
This function enables you to select other local
stations in the area, even if they are not stored on
numbers.
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1 During FM reception, touch “Preset List,” then
a number (“P1” to “P6”) to which a local
station is stored.
2 Within 5 seconds, touch the number of the
local station again.
Repeat this procedure until the local station is
received.
Selecting PTY
1 During FM reception, touch “PTY List.”
The PTY list appears if the station is
transmitting PTY data.
To scroll the list, touch v/V.
2 Touch the desired program type.
The unit searches for a station broadcasting
the selected program type.
• You cannot use this function in countries/regions
where no PTY data is available.
• You may receive a different radio program from the
one you select.
Discs
Playing discs
Depending on the disc, some operations may be
different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with
your disc.
1 Insert the disc (label side up).
Playback starts automatically.
If the DVD menu appears
Touch the item in the DVD menu.
You can also use the menu control panel, which
can be displayed by touching outside of the DVD
menu. Touch b/v/V/B to move the cursor, then
touch “ENTER” to confirm.
If the menu control panel does not appear by
touching the display, use the remote commander.
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.
If the disc contains JPEG files
The slide show starts automatically.
To stop playback
Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second.
Note
Discs in DTS format are not supported. The sound is
not output if the DTS format is selected.
To eject the disc
1 Press Z on the main unit.
Setting CT
1 Set “CT” to “ON” in setting (page 39).
Notes
• The CT function may not work even though an RDS
station is being received.
• There may be a difference between the time set by
the CT function and the actual time.
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Playback controls
Touch the display if the playback controls are not
displayed.
Common to all discs/formats
1
23
MPEG-4
ATT
TAAF
TopSource List
Source List
ATTTAAFTop
45
Source List
Source List
ATTTAAFTop
ATTTAAFTop
PBC Panel
DVD
Control
DVD
Control
7
8
Play Menu
6
Play Menu
Play Menu
Album
Play Menu
9
1“Source List”
Touch to open the source list. (page 11)
2“ATT”
Touch to attenuate the sound. To cancel,
touch again.
3“Top”
Touch to open the source list. (page 11)
4./>
Touch to skip a chapter/track/scene/
image/file.
Touch and hold momentarily to reverse/
fast-forward the video; and then
repeatedly to switch the speed (× 2 t
×12 t × 120 t ×2…)*
1
touch u.
Touch and hold to reverse/fast-forward
the audio track.
During pause, touch and hold down >
to play the video in slow motion. To
cancel, release the key.
5u
Touch to pause/resume play after pause.
6“Play Menu”
Touch to open the play menu, which
contains the following items.
• “Repeat”/“Shuffle” (page 22)
• “Dolby D Level” (DVD VIDEO
playback only) (page 22)
• “Image Turn” (JPEG playback only):
Touch to rotate an image left/right.
• “Audio” (page 22)
0
. To cancel,
19
7“DVD Control”
Touch to open the DVD control menu,
which contains the following items.
• “Audio”: Touch repeatedly to select
the audio language/format. (page 21)*
• “Subtitle”: Touch repeatedly to turn
off/select the subtitle language.*
• “Angle”: Touch repeatedly to change
the viewing angle.*
• “Top Menu”: Touch to open the top
menu on the DVD.*
• “Menu”: Touch to open the menu on
the disc.*
2
2
2
2
2*3
8“PBC Panel”
Touch to display the control panel for the
PBC menu. (page 21)
9“Album” –/+
Touch to skip an MP3/WMA/AAC/JPEG/
Xvid/MPEG-4 album (folder).
0 (List)
Touch to list up tracks/images/video files.
(page 31)
*1 The speed depends on the format or the recording
method.
*2 Availability depends on the disc.
*3 When the 4-digit input prompt appears, input the
language code (page 55) for the desired language.
Note
If the disc contains multiple file types, only the
selected file type (audio/video/image) can be played.
For details on how to select the file type, see
“Selecting a file type” on page 31.
Notes on JPEG playback
• If a large-sized image is rotated, it may take longer
to display.
• Progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed.
Playback indications
Touch the display if the indications are not
displayed.
For audio discs, some indications are always
displayed during playback.
MPEG-4
A
Source List
A Current source icon
B Volume level*
C Format, playback status, elapsed playback
time*
number*
status, play mode status (repeat/shuffle)
D Playback status, elapsed playback time*
E Track name, artist name, album name
F Album artwork display*
G Format, track number, album number*7, EQ7
setting status, play mode status (repeat/
shuffle)
*1 When ATT is activated, appears.
*2 During JPEG playback or VCD playback with PBC
functions, no indication appears.
*3 Indications differ depending on the disc/format.
*4 When playing a VCD with PBC functions
(page 21), no indication appears.
*5 DVD only.
*6 The recommended size is from 240 × 240 to 960 ×
960 pixels.
*7 MP3/WMA/AAC only.
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DVD
Play Menu
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Control
BC
DE
ATT
Album
TAAF
F
Play Menu
G
1
2
, chapter/title/album (folder)/track
3*4
, audio format*5, EQ7 setting
6
TopSource List
2
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Using PBC (playback control)
functions
The PBC menu interactively assists with
operations while a PBC-compatible VCD is
played.
1 Start playing a PBC-compatible VCD.
The PBC menu appears.
2 Touch “PBC Panel.”
The menu control panel appears.
3 Touch the number keys to select the
desired item, then touch “ENTER.”
4 Follow the instructions in the menu for
interactive operations.
To return to the previous display, press O.
To hide the controls, touch “Close.”
Playing without PBC functions
1 While no source is selected, touch
“Source List,” then .
2 Touch “Visual.”
The visual setting menu appears.
3 Tou ch v/V to scroll, then touch “Video
CD PBC” to set to “OFF.”
4 Start playing a VCD.
The PBC menu does not appear during
playback.
Notes
• The items on the menu, and operation procedures
differ depending on the disc.
• During PBC playback, the track number, playback
item, etc., do not appear on the playback display.
• Resume playback is unavailable during playback
without PBC.
Configuring audio settings
Note
Discs in DTS format are not supported. The sound is
not output if the DTS format is selected.
Changing the audio language/
format
The audio language can be changed if the disc is
recorded with multilingual tracks. You can also
change the audio format when playing a disc
recorded in multiple audio formats (e.g., Dolby
Digital).
1 During playback, touch “DVD Control.”
2 Touch “Audio” repeatedly until the
desired audio language/format
appears.
Audio language
Source List
Audio 1: English Dolby D 3/2.1
AudioSubtitleAngleMenuTop Menu
The audio language switches among the
available languages.
When the 4-digit input prompt appears, input
the language code (page 55) for the desired
language.
When the same language is displayed two or
more times, the disc is recorded in multiple
audio formats.
* The format name and channel numbers appear as
follows:
Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
ATTTAAFTop
DVD
Play Menu
Control
Audio format/channel numbers*
Rear channel × 2
Dolby D 3 / 2.1
Front channel × 2 +
Center channel × 1
To close the DVD control menu, touch “DVD
Control.”
LFE channel × 1
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Changing the audio channel
MPEG-4
When playing a VCD/CD/MP3/WMA/AAC/
Xvid/MPEG-4, you can listen to both the right
and left channel, only the right channel, or only
the left channel via both the right and left
speakers.
The options are indicated below.
“Stereo”: Standard stereo sound (default)
“1/Left”: Left channel sound (monaural)
“2/Right”: Right channel sound (monaural)
1 During playback, touch “Play Menu,”
then “Audio” repeatedly until the
desired audio channel appears.
To close the play menu, touch “Play Menu.”
Note
You may not be able to change the audio setting
depending on the disc.
Tip
Operation via the remote commander by pressing
(AUDIO) repeatedly is also available.
Adjusting the audio output level
— Dolby D level
You can adjust the audio output level for a DVD
recorded in Dolby Digital format, to reduce the
volume level differences between discs.
1 During playback, touch “Play Menu.”
2 Touch the “Adjust” box to set to “ON.”
3 Touch –/+ repeatedly to adjust the
output level.
The output level is adjustable in single steps,
between –10 and +10.
To close the play menu, touch “Play Menu.”
Repeat and shuffle play
1 During playback, touch “Play Menu,”
then the “Repeat” or “Shuffle” box
repeatedly until the desired option
appears.
Source List
ChapterOFFON
RepeatShuffleAdjustDolby D Level 0
Repeat or shuffle play starts.
To close the play menu, touch “Play Menu.”
The repeat options and switching order of each
disc/format are indicated below.
Disc/format Options
MPEG-4
ATTTAAFTop
“OFF”: Returns to normal play
mode.
“Chapter”: Repeats the
current chapter.
“Title”: Repeats the current
title.
“OFF”: Returns to normal play
1
*
mode.
“Track”: Repeats the current
track.
“OFF”: Returns to normal play
mode.
“Track”: Repeats the current
track.
“Album”: Repeats the current
album (folder).
“OFF”: Returns to normal play
mode.
“Image”: Repeats the current
image.
“Album”: Repeats the current
album.
“OFF”: Returns to normal play
mode.
“Movie”: Repeats the current
video file.
“Album”: Repeats the current
album (folder).
MPEG-4
DVD
Control
Play Menu
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The shuffle options and switching order of each
disc/format are indicated below.
Disc/format Options
“OFF”: Returns to normal play
mode.
2
*
“Title”: Plays chapters in the
current title in random order.
“OFF”: Returns to normal play
1
*
mode.
“Disc”: Plays tracks in the
current disc in random order.
“OFF”: Returns to normal play
mode.
“Album”: Plays tracks/images/
video files in the current album
(folder) in random order.
MPEG-4
*1 Available only when playing a version 1.0/1.1 VCD,
or a version 2.0 VCD without PBC functions.
*2 Excluding a DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR
mode.
Direct search play
You can directly locate a desired point by
specifying the title number, chapter number, etc.
1 During playback, press the number
buttons on the remote commander to
enter an item (track, title, etc.) number,
then press (ENTER).
Playback starts from the beginning of the
selected point.
The search items for a disc/format are as follows:
DVD: Title or chapter*
VCD*2/CD/MP3/WMA/AAC: Track
JPEG: Image
Xvid/MPEG-4: Movie
*1 The search item depends on the setting.
*2 Available only when playing a VCD without PBC
functions.
Setting the search item (DVD only)
You can set the search item (title or chapter) for
DVD playback.
1 Touch “Source List,” then touch .
2 Touch “Visual.”
The visual setting menu appears.
3 Touch v/V to scroll, then touch “DVD
Direct Search” to set to “Chapter” or
“Title.”
The setting is complete.
To return to the previous display, touch “Back.”
MPEG-4
1
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USB Device Operations
• MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant
with the USB standard can be used.
• Compatible codecs are MP3 (.mp3), WMA
(.wma), AAC (.m4a), JPEG (.jpg), Xvid (.avi),
and MPEG-4 (.mp4).
• Backup of data in a USB device is
recommended.
For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site on the back cover.
Notes
• Connect the USB device after starting the engine.
Depending on the USB device, malfunction or
damage may occur if it is connected before starting
the engine.
• A large-sized file may take time to start playing.
Playing from a USB device
1 Remove the cap from the USB
connector, and connect the USB
device to the USB connector.
Playback starts automatically.
If a USB device is already connected, touch
“Source List,” then “iPod/USB” to start
playback.
For details on the location of the USB connector,
see “Location and function of controls/terminals”
(page 10).
About the playback controls and
indications
You can control USB playback in the same way
as disc playback. For details, see “Playback
controls” on page 19.
For details on playback indications, see
“Playback indications” on page 20.
To stop playback
Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second.
To disconnect the USB device
Stop playback, then disconnect.
Do not disconnect during playback, as data in the
USB device may be damaged.
Notes on use
• Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they
may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose
connection.
• Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as
malfunction may result.
• This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB
hub.
• Be sure to use the USB cable supplied with the
device if a cable is needed when making a USB
connection.
Notes on playback
• If a USB device contains multiple file types, only the
selected file type (audio/video/image) can be played.
For details on how to select the file type, see
“Selecting a file type” on page 31.
• Displayed indications will differ, depending on the
USB device, recorded format and settings. For
details, visit the support site on the back cover.
• The maximum number of displayable data is as
follows:
– folders (albums): 256
– files (tracks): 2,000
• It may take time for playback to begin, depending on
the amount of recorded data.
• DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not be
played.
• During playback or reverse/fast-forward of a VBR
(Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file, elapsed
playing time may not display accurately.
• Playback of a lossless compression file is not
supported.
Repeat and shuffle play
1 During playback, touch “Play Menu,”
then the “Repeat” or “Shuffle” box
repeatedly until the desired option
appears.
Repeat or shuffle play starts.
The repeat options are as follows:
“OFF”: Returns to normal play mode.
“Track”/“Image”/“Movie”*
current track/image/video file.
“Album”: Repeats the current album (folder).
“Drive”*
2
: Repeats the current drive.
The shuffle options are as follows:
“OFF”: Returns to normal play mode.
“Album”: Plays tracks/images/video files in the
current album (folder) in random order.
*1 Options depend on the file type.
*2 When two or more drives exist on the USB device.
To close the play menu, touch “Play Menu.”
1
: Repeats the
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Enjoying music according to
your mood — SensMe™
Sony’s unique “SensMe™ channels” and
“SensMe™ mood” features automatically group
tracks by channel or mood, and allow you to
enjoy music intuitively.
4 Connecting the USB device and
enjoying the SensMe™ function on the
unit
Connect the set up USB device. You can then
enjoy “SensMe™ channels” or “SensMe™
mood” on this unit.
Before using the SensMe™
function
The following is the basic procedure required to
enjoy the SensMe™ function on the unit.
1 Installing “SensMe™ Setup” and
“Content Transfer” to your computer
First download the “SensMe™ Setup” and
“Content Transfer” software from the support
site on the back cover.
2 Registering a USB device using
“SensMe™ Setup”
Connect a USB device to your computer, and
perform registration using “SensMe™ Setup”
to enable the SensMe™ function on this unit.
™
SensMe
Setup
Tip
Registration can be performed either along with the
installation procedure or after installation.
3 Transferring tracks to the USB device
using “Content Transfer”
In order to group tracks by channel or mood,
track sound patterns need to be analyzed by
12 TONE ANALYSIS, which is loaded with
“Content Transfer.”
With the USB device connected to your
computer, drag and drop tracks from Windows
Explorer or iTunes, etc., to “Content
Transfer.”
Both analysis and transfer of tracks will be
performed by “Content Transfer.”
SensMe™
Installing “SensMe™ Setup” and
“Content Transfer” on your
computer
The software (“SensMe™ Setup” and “Content
Transfer”) is required to enable the SensMe™
function on this unit.
1 Download the “SensMe™ Setup” and
“Content Transfer” software from the
support site.
2 Install the software in your computer.
For more details on the installation, visit the
support site on the back cover.
Registering a USB device using
“SensMe™ Setup”
USB device registration is required to enable the
SensMe™ function on the unit.
If registration is not performed along with the
installation procedure, follow the steps below.
1 Start “SensMe™ Setup” on your
computer.
2 Connect a USB device to your
computer.
3 Complete registration following the
on-screen instructions.
Tip
If you connect a registered USB device containing
analyzed tracks, the USB device can be unregistered
again.
Content
Transfer
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Transferring tracks to the USB
device using “Content Transfer”
To enable the SensMe™ function on this unit,
tracks need to be analyzed and transferred to the
registered USB device using “Content Transfer.”
1 Connect the registered USB device to
your computer.
For “WALKMAN,” connect via MTP mode.
For USB devices other than “WALKMAN,”
connect via MSC mode.
“Content Transfer” starts automatically.
If a message appears, follow the on-screen
instructions to proceed.
2 Drag and drop tracks from Windows
Explorer or iTunes, etc., to “Content
Transfer.”
The analysis and transfer of tracks starts.
For details on operations, refer to the Help of
“Content Transfer.”
Note
The track analysis by 12 TONE ANALYSIS may take
time, depending on the computer environment.
Tip
Not only audio files but also image or video files can
be transferred using “Content Transfer.” For details,
refer to the Help of “Content Transfer.”
Playing tracks in channels
— SensMe™ channels
“SensMe™ channels” automatically group tracks
into channels by their tunes. You can select and
play a channel that fits your mood, activity, etc.
1 Connect a USB device set up for the
SensMe™ function.
2 Touch “Source List,” then “SensMe™.”
3 Touch “channels.”
The channel list appears.
Shuffle All
Energetic
Relax
ZAP
4 Touch v/V to scroll the channel list.
Playback of the first track in the current
channel starts from the track’s most melodic
or rhythmical section*.
* May not be detected correctly.
5 Touch the desired channel.
Playback of tracks in the selected channel
starts.
Notes
• Depending on the track, it may not be detected
correctly or may be grouped in a channel not suited
to the track’s mood.
• If the connected USB device contains many tracks, it
may take time for “SensMe™ channels” to start, due
to data reading.
Tip
Tracks are played in random order. The order will vary
with each channel selection.
tracks.
“Weekend Trip”: Delightful, bright and happy
tracks.
“Midnight Cruise”: Jazz or piano-featured
tracks with a mature mood.
“Party Ride”: Up-tempo and lively tracks.
“Morning Commute”: Bright and breezy
tracks.
“Goin’ Home”: Warm and relaxing tracks.
HGF
A To display the control keys: “Source List,”
“ATT,” “TA,” “AF,” “Top.” (page 19)
B To scroll the list and select another channel.
C Indicates the current channel.
D Indicates the album artwork display*
1
.
E Indicates the playback status, elapsed
playback time, zappin status, progress bar,
track name and artist name.
F To pause/resume play after pause.
G To skip a track.
H To enter ZAPPIN mode. (page 29)
During ZAPPIN playback of “SensMe™
channels,” the most melodic or rhythmical
sections*
*1 The recommended size is from 240 × 240 to 960 ×
960 pixels.
*2 May not be detected correctly.
2
of the tracks are played.
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Playing tracks in mood maps
— SensMe™ mood
“SensMe™ mood” distributes tracks as dots on a
two-axis mood map, based on the characteristics
of the individual tracks.
By touching the point on the map according to
your mood, a circle appears around the touched
point, and the tracks inside the circle are played.
1 Connect a USB device set up for the
SensMe™ function.
2 Touch “Source List,” then “SensMe™.”
3 Touch “mood.”
The two-axis mood map appears.
Circle
Mood
Type
Sad
Style
Time
Dots representing tracks
Fast
Slow
Happy
ZAP
4 Touch the desired point on the map.
A circle appears around the touched point,
and playback of tracks inside the circle starts.
Playback of the first track starts from its most
melodic or rhythmical section*.
* May not be detected correctly.
Notes
• Only the 200 most recently transferred tracks using
“Content Transfer” are mapped.
• Depending on the track, it may not be detected
correctly or may be mapped in a position not suited
to the track’s mood.
• If the connected USB device contains many tracks, it
may take time for “SensMe™ mood” to start, due to
data reading.
Tips
• In the mood map, the currently played track is
indicated as a green dot.
• Tracks are played from the circle’s center outward.
“SensMe™ mood” playback controls
and indications
ABCDE
Mood
Type
Style
Time
Sad
Fast
Slow
Happy
ZAP
IFGH
A To display the control keys: “Source List,”
“ATT,” “TA,” “AF,” “Top.” (page 19)
B To move the circle and regroup tracks.
C To change the size of the circle: small,
medium, or large.
D Indicates the album artwork display*
1
.
E Indicates the playback status, elapsed
playback time, zappin status, progress bar,
track name and artist name.
F To change parameters on the horizontal axis.
G To skip a track.
H To pause/resume play after pause.
I To enter ZAPPIN mode. (page 29)
During ZAPPIN playback of “SensMe™
mood,” the most melodic or rhythmical
sections*
*1 The recommended size is from 240 × 240 to 960 ×
960 pixels.
*2 May not be detected correctly.
2
of the tracks are played.
Changing parameters on the
horizontal axis
In the mood map, you can change parameters on
the horizontal axis. Tracks are remapped
according to the characteristics of the
parameters.
Searching for a track by
listening to track passages
— ZAPPIN™
While playing short track passages from a USB
device in sequence, you can search for a track
you want to listen to.
This function is convenient, for example, when
searching for a track in shuffle or shuffle repeat
mode.
1 During audio playback, touch “ZAP.”
Playback starts from a passage of the next
track. You can select the playback time
(page 38), but cannot select the track passage
to play.
iPod Operations
For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see
“About iPod” on page 49 or visit the support site
on the back cover.
In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as
a general reference for the iPod functions on the
iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by
the text or illustrations.
Playing an iPod
1 Reduce the volume on this unit.
2 Remove the cap from the USB
connector, and connect the iPod to the
USB connector.
Use of the optional USB connection cable
RC-202IPV is recommended.*
1
“ZAP”
touched.
The playback section of each
track in ZAPPIN mode.
2 Touch “ZAP” when a track you want to
listen to is played.
The track that you select returns to normal
play mode from the beginning.
To search for a track via ZAPPIN mode
again, repeat steps 1 and 2.
In the case of “SensMe™ channels”
or “SensMe™ mood” playback
If you enter ZAPPIN mode during “SensMe™
channels” or “SensMe™ mood” playback, the
most melodic or rhythmical sections* of tracks
are played. For details on the SensMe™
function, see “Enjoying music according to your
mood — SensMe™” on page 25.
* May not be detected correctly.
Tip
The ZAPPIN function is also available during iPod
playback.
While the iPod is connected, a device
connected to the front AUX terminal becomes
unavailable, and “Front AUX” cannot be
selected when changing the source.
The following display appears on the iPod
2
screen*
, then playback starts from the item
last played.
If an iPod is already connected, to start
playback, touch “Source List,” then “iPod/
USB.”
*1 To play videos from an iPod with video, use of
the RC-202IPV is required.
*2 May not appear in the case of an iPod touch or
iPhone being connected, or when the iPod was
last played using Passenger App Control.
3 Adjust the volume on this unit.
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About playback controls and
indications
You can control iPod playback in the same way
as disc playback. For details, see “Playback
controls” on page 19.
For details on playback indications, see
“Playback indications” on page 20.
To skip items of the selected play
mode
During playback, touch –/+ of the selected play
mode.
Repeat and shuffle play
To stop playback
Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second.
To disconnect the iPod
Stop playback, then disconnect.
Do not disconnect during playback, as data in the
iPod may be damaged.
About resuming mode
When the iPod currently playing is connected to
the dock connector, the mode of this unit changes
to resuming mode and playback starts in the
mode set by the iPod.
In resuming mode, repeat/shuffle play are not
available.
Caution for iPhone
When you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone
volume is controlled by the iPhone itself. In order to
avoid emitting sudden loud sound after a call, do not
increase the volume on the unit during a call.
Note
This unit cannot recognize an iPod via a USB hub.
Tips
• When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position
with the unit on, the iPod will be recharged.
• If the iPod is disconnected during playback, “USB
device is not connected.” appears on the display of
the unit.
1 During playback, touch .
2 Touch “MUSIC” or “VIDEO.”
3 Touch the desired play mode.
To start playback, touch the desired item(s) in
the list.
To scroll the list, touch v/V.
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*
1 During playback, touch “Play Menu,”
then the “Repeat” or “Shuffle” box
repeatedly until the desired option
appears.
Repeat or shuffle play starts.
To close the play menu, touch “Play Menu.”
The repeat options are as follows:
For audio playback
“OFF”: Returns to normal play mode.
“Track”: Repeats the current track.
“Album”/“Podcast”/“Artist”/“Playlist”/
“Genre”*: Repeats the current item of the
selected play mode.
For video playback
“OFF”: Returns to normal play mode.
“Track”: Repeats the current video.
“RENTAL”/“TV SHOW”/“MUSIC VIDEO”/
“Playlist”/“Podcast”*: Repeats the current
item of the selected play mode.
The shuffle options are as follows:
For audio playback
“OFF”: Returns to normal play mode.
“Album”/“Podcast”/“Artist”/“Playlist”/
“Genre”*: Plays tracks of the selected play
mode in random order.
“Device”: Plays all tracks in an iPod in random
order.
* Differs depending on the selected play mode.
Note
Displayed options may not conform to actual
operation.
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