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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.
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Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 43). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.
Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Multi Disc Player. Before operating this unit, read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Features Follow the page reference for details. DVD, VCD, Super Audio CD* playback t page 8 Compatible with various disc formats.
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.
Playable discs and symbols used in this manual This unit can play various video/audio discs. The following chart helps you to check if a disc is supported by this unit, as well as what functions are available for a given disc type. Disc symbol in manual *1 Audio files can also be stored.
The following chart shows the supported compression formats, their file types, and the disc types on which those files can be stored. Available functions differ depending on the format, regardless of disc type. The format symbols below appear next to the description of functions available for that format. Format symbol in manual For details on compression formats, see page 49.
26, 32, 34, 36, 37, 42, 45, 46 To adjust the volume/adjust a setting (rotate); open the sound menu/apply a setting (press). D SOURCE button 15, 20, 34, 46 To power on; change the source (Radio/Disc/ AUX). E Display window OPEN AF/TA MEX-DV1100...
F AUX input jack 45 To connect a portable audio device. G OPEN button 15, 16, 17, 18 H LIST/PTY (Program Type) button 32, To list up* ; select PTY in RDS. I Receptor for the card remote commander J SEEK –/+ buttons 17, 19, 20, 21 Disc: To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press);...
Card remote commander RM-X166 Refer to the pages listed for details. Remove the insulation film before use (page 14). A OFF button 16, 18, 22 To power off/stop the source (press); shut off completely (press and hold). B Number buttons 16, 17, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 31, 34, 36 Disc: To locate a title/chapter/track.
G PICTURE EQ button 27 To select the picture quality. H u (Play/Pause) button 16, 17, 18, 19, To start/pause playback. I .m/M> buttons 17, 19, 20, Disc: To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press); reverse/fast-forward disc (press and hold momentarily); reverse/fast-forward track (press and hold).* Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press);...
Getting Started Installing the unit and the optional monitor Firstly, install and connect the unit and the optional monitor. This unit can be operated using the displays that appear on the unit and/or the optional monitor. Note that this manual includes instructions concerning displays on both unit and/or optional monitor.
Detaching the front panel SOURCE 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.
Basic Operations Playing video discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. b/B/V/v Turn on your monitor, then select the input source on your monitor corresponding to this unit. Press (OPEN) on the main unit.
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To eject the disc Press (OPEN) on the main unit. Press Z (rear of front panel). Close the front panel. About the DVD menu A DVD is divided into several sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.”...
Playing audio discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Press (OPEN) on the main unit. Insert the disc (label side up). Close the front panel. Playback starts automatically. If playback does not start automatically, press u.
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Other playback operations .m/M> ALBUM pause/resume play after pause skip a track reverse/fast-forward track skip an album* skip albums continuously* * When an MP3/WMA is played. Press .m (<)/M> (,) and hold .m/M> Main unit: (3) (ALBUM –)/(4) (ALBUM +) Remote: M/m Main unit: and hold (3) (ALBUM –)/(4) (ALBUM +) Remote: and hold M/m...
Listening to the radio SOURCE SEEK MODE Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears. Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW) appears. Perform tuning. To tune automatically Press (SEEK) –/ Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received.
Advanced Operations — Discs This chapter consists of the following sections. • Video-specific operations* t page 21 to 29 • Video*/audio common operations t page 29 to 32 • Audio-specific operations t page 32 to 34 * Including JPEG operations. ®...
Using PBC functions — Playback control Number buttons The PBC menu assists your operation interactively while a PBC compatible VCD is played. Start playing a PBC compatible VCD. The PBC menu appears. Press the number buttons to select the desired item, then press (ENTER). Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations.
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E Format F Playback status (PLAY N, PAUSE X, etc.) G Current setting H Options I Selected item J Selected item name and/or operation assist messages *1 When playing a VCD with the PBC function (page 22), no indication appears. *2 During JPEG playback, no indication appears.
Viewing time/text information of the disc Checking time information The playback time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, track, etc., can be checked during video/image playback. During playback, press (DSPL). The current playback information appears. Time information 1:01:57 Press (DSPL) repeatedly to switch the time information.
Changing the audio language/ format For DVD, the audio language can be changed if the disc is recorded with multilingual tracks. For DVD/DivX, you can change the audio format when playing a disc recorded in multiple audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital). During playback, press (AUDIO) repeatedly until the desired audio language/format appears.
Adjusting the audio output level — DVD level You can adjust the audio output level for a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital format, to reduce the volume level differences between disc and source. During playback, press (SYSTEM SETUP). The system setup item appears on the main unit.
Adjusting the picture quality — Picture EQ </M/m/, ENTER PICTURE EQ You can select a picture quality suitable for the interior brightness of the car. During playback, press (PICTURE EQ) repeatedly until the desired option appears. DAYTIME Options differ depending on the setting in visual setup (page 40).
Locking discs — Parental control * Excluding DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR mode. Number buttons CLEAR You can lock a disc, or set playback restrictions according to a predetermined level such as viewer age. Restricted scenes can be blocked or replaced with different scenes when a parental control compatible DVD is played.
Press M/m to select the desired area to apply its movie ratings, then press (ENTER). The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t,” enter the area code selecting from “Area code list” on page 57, using the number buttons. Press M/m to select “LEVEL,”...
Setting from the play mode menu During playback, press (VISUAL SETUP). The play mode menu appears. Press M/m to select then press (ENTER). 12 ( 67 ) 018 ( 034 ) T 1:35:55 CHAPTER TITLE Press M/m to select the desired option, then press (ENTER).
During playback, press (VISUAL SETUP). The play mode menu appears. Press M/m to select the desired item, then press (ENTER). - - ( 67 ) 018 ( 034 ) T 1:35:55 The number in parentheses indicates the total number of selected item. Press the number buttons to enter an item number or time code.
With the main unit Press the volume control dial instead of (SOUND), rotate the volume control dial instead of pressing </ Listing up tracks/images/video files — LIST LIST/PTY Selecting a track/image/video file You can list up albums/folders/tracks/images/ video files on the monitor, and select a desired one to play.
D Current audio channel When playing CD/MP3/WMA, the audio channel can be changed. For details, see “Changing the audio channel” on page 25. E Track number/Total F Elapsed playback time G Current play mode H Operation assist messages You can select a track to play using a list (page 32). Configuring playback settings for Super Audio CD SYSTEM...
To hide the system setup display, press (SYSTEM SETUP). Note For Super Audio CDs consisting of only a Super Audio CD layer, that layer is played regardless of setting. The setting in visual setup will switch the setting in system setup automatically, and vice versa. Selecting the sound quality This unit allows you to change the sound quality of Super Audio CD playback by switching the...
Receiving stored stations Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to (6)). Number buttons LIST/PTY ENTER AF/TA Overview FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal. Display items A Radio band, Function B TA/TP* C Frequency*...
Presetting the volume of traffic announcements You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements so as to not miss hearing them. 1 Press (VOL) +/– repeatedly to adjust the volume level. 2 Press and hold (AF/TA) until “TA” appears. With the main unit Rotate the volume control dial instead of pressing (VOL) +/–.
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound characteristics SOUND You can adjust the sound characteristics according to your preference. The setting items in the sound menu and switching order are indicated below. BAL (Balance): Adjusts the sound balance between the left and right speakers. FAD (Fader): Adjusts the relative level between the front and rear speakers.
Settings Various settings are configurable from the following two setup menus. • Visual setup menu (page 38) Allows configuration of visual-related items (by the monitor). • System setup menu (page 42) Allows configuration of system-related items (by the main unit). Visual setup The visual setup menu includes the following categories.
Language setup for display or soundtrack Select (LANGUAGE SETUP), then select the desired item and option below, using M/m and (ENTER). For details on this procedure, see “Basic operation of visual setup” on page 38. Item MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE Display setup (DISPLAY SETUP), then select the desired item and option below, using M/m and (ENTER).
Custom setup Select (CUSTOM SETUP), then select the desired item and option below, using M/m and (ENTER). For details on this procedure, see “Basic operation of visual setup” on page 38. Follow the page reference for details. “z” indicates the default setting. Item PARENTAL CONTROL (page 28)
Audio setup (AUDIO SETUP), then select the desired item and option below, using M/m and (ENTER). Select For details on this procedure, see “Basic operation of visual setup” on page 38. Follow the page reference for details. “z” indicates the default setting. Item SUPER AUDIO CD MODE (page 34)
System setup The system setup menu includes the following categories. • SET: General settings (page 43) • DSPL: Display settings (page 43) • R/M: Receive mode settings (page 44) • SOUND: Sound settings (page 44) Basic operation of system setup SYSTEM SETUP You can set items in the menu by the following...
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Follow the page reference for details. “z” indicates the default setting. SET (Setup) Item CLOCK ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 45) CT (Clock Time) (page 35, 36) BEEP RM (Rotary Commander) Changes the operative direction of the rotary commander controls. A.OFF (Auto Off) Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is off.
Setting the clock SYSTEM SETUP </M/m/, ENTER The clock uses a 24-hour indication. Press (SYSTEM SETUP). The system setup item appears on the main unit. Press M/m to select “CLOCK ADJ,” then press (ENTER). The hour indication flashes. Press M/m to set the hour and minute. To move the digital indication, press </,.
Selecting an auxiliary device 1 Press (SRC) repeatedly until “AUX” appears on the main unit. 2 Press (MODE) to select “FRONT-IN” or “REAR-IN.” Operate by the auxiliary device itself. Adjusting the volume level Be sure to adjust the volume of each connected device before playback.
Repeat and shuffle play SHUF 1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or (2) (SHUF) on the main unit repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Select To play REP DISC* disc repeatedly. SHUF tracks in the changer in random CHANGER* order. * When one or more CD changers are connected.
Additional Information Precautions • If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. • Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically while the unit is operating. Moisture condensation On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and display of the unit.
Notes on Multi Session CDs/Multi Border DVDs This unit can play Multi Session CDs/Multi Border DVDs under the following conditions. Note that the session must be closed and the disc must be finalized. • When CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) is recorded in the first session: The unit recognizes the disc as CD-DA and only CD-DA of the first session is played, even if an...
If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Cleaning the connectors The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In...
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary. Note This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. in) (w/h/d) ×...
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets. • Packaging cushions are made from paper. Troubleshooting The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.
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Disc operation The disc cannot be loaded. • Another disc is already loaded. • The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way. The disc does not play back. • Defective or dirty disc. • The disc is not applicable. •...
Press the RESET button (page 14). If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you take the unit to be repaired because of disc playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the time the problem began.
Glossary Album Section of a music piece or an image on a DATA CD/DVD containing MP3/WMA audio tracks or JPEG files. Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is composed of several chapters. ® DivX Digital video technology created by DivX, Inc. Videos encoded with DivX technology are among the highest quality with a relatively small file size.
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VIDEO CD A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures.
Language code/area code list Language code list The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code 1027 Afar 1183 1028 Abkhazian 1186 1032 Afrikaans 1194 1039 Amharic 1196 1044 Arabic 1203 1045 Assamese 1209 1051 Aymara 1217 1052...
Index Numerics 16:9 39 2000MP3 6 2000WMA 6 4:3 LETTER BOX 39 4:3 PAN SCAN 39 Album (ALBUM) 30 Alternative Frequencies (AF) 35 Angle (ANGLE) 17 Area code 57 Audio (AUDIO) Channel 25 Format 25 Language 25, 39 Audio DRC (AUDIO DRC) 41 Audio setup (AUDIO SETUP) 41 Auto Off (A.OFF) 43...
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Setup menu System setup 42 Visual setup 38 Shuffle play (SHUF) 29, 47 Slide show interval (SLIDE SHOW TIME) 40 Soundtrack language (AUDIO) 25, 39 Subtitle language (SUBTITLE) 17, 39 Super Audio CD Layer (SUPER AUDIO CD LAYER, DISC.LAYER) 33, 41, 44 Sound quality (SUPER AUDIO CD MODE, SA- CD MOD) 34, 41, 44...