3-276-507-21 (1)
Multi Disc Player
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MEX-DV1100
© 2007 Sony Corporation
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
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.
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.
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.
Applicable accessory: Remote commander
Disposal of waste batteries
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
(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. 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
:
CAUTION
CLASS 1M VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
This label is located on the drive unit’s internal
chassis.
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-of-life 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.
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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.
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display,
On safety
• Comply with the traffic laws in your country.
• For your safety, the monitor connected to the
VIDEO OUT turns off automatically when the
parking brake is not applied.
Preventing an accident
Pictures and karaoke function are available
only after you park the car and set the parking
brake.
If the car starts moving during video playback
or karaoke mode, pictures from the VIDEO
OUT automatically disappear after displaying
the following caution.
The pictures on the screen are turned off and
the karaoke mode is deactivated, but audio
source can be heard.
Video blocked for your
safety.
Karaoke function blocked.
Do not operate the unit or watch the monitor
while driving.
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Table of Contents
Playable discs and symbols used in this
Listing up tracks/images/video files
Configuring playback settings for Super Audio
Installing the unit and the optional
Preparing the card remote
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DivX video playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Customizing the equalizer curve
Language setup for display or
Adjusting the audio output level
Adjusting the picture quality
Changing the area and its movie rating
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For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
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REAR-AUX IN (Lite)
t page 45
Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Multi Disc
Player. Before operating this unit, read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
The BUS AUDIO IN/AUX AUDIO IN
terminals*3 on the rear allow connection and
audio output of an auxiliary device, such as
portable audio device (analog connection),
hideaway navigation device, TV tuner box, etc.
Features
Follow the page reference for details.
*1 Playback of multi-channel area is not supported.
*2 Depending on track length and recorded sampling
rate.
*3 Unavailable when another optional device is
connected to the BUS CONTROL IN terminal.
DVD, VCD, Super Audio CD*1, CD
playback
t page 8
Compatible with various disc formats.
2000MP3, 2000WMA
Can play up to 2,000 tracks*2 recorded on
DVD-R DL in MP3/WMA format.
Multi-disc resume playback
t page 40
Stores the point where playback is stopped for
up to 5 discs and can resume DVD VIDEO/
VCD playback even after the disc is ejected.
t page 37
7 preset equalizer curves, which can be further
customized by tuning 7 different bands.
t page 27
Picture tone selectable from preset settings
according to the car’s interior/ambient light.
t page 31
You can connect a microphone (not supplied)
and enjoy karaoke.
t page 45
Allows connection of a portable audio device
(analog connection).
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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.
Microsoft, Windows Media,
and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
“DVD VIDEO,” “DVD-R,” “DVD-RW,”
“DVD+R,” and “DVD+RW” are trademarks.
“DivX” and “DivX Certified” are
registered trademarks or trademarks
of DivX, Inc.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-
COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR
DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN
A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM
A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG
LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. NO
LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING
THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL,
INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND
LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM
MPEG LA, LLC. SEE
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
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Playable discs and symbols used in this manual
This unit can play various video/audio discs.
The following chart helps you to check if a disc is supported by this unit, as well as what functions are
available for a given disc type.
Disc symbol in manual
Disc format
DVD VIDEO
Disc logo
DVD-R*1
DVD-R DL*1
(Video mode/VR mode)
DVD-RW*1
(Video mode/VR mode)
DVD+R*1
DVD+R DL*1
DVD+RW*1
Video CD
(Ver. 1.0/1.1/2.0)
Super Audio CD
Audio CD
CD-ROM*2
CD-R*2
CD-RW*2
Note
“DVD” may be used in this manual as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs, and DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs.
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The following chart shows the supported compression formats, their file types, and the disc types on
which those files can be stored.
Available functions differ depending on the format, regardless of disc type. The format symbols below
appear next to the description of functions available for that format.
Format symbol in manual
File type
Storable disc type
MP3 audio file
DATA DVDs
DVD-ROM
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DATA CDs
WMA audio file
JPEG image file
CD-ROM
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD+R DL
DVD+RW
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DivX video file
Tip
For details on compression formats, see page 49.
Unsupported discs
The following discs cannot be played on this unit.
• 8 cm (3 1/4 in) discs
• 12 cm (4 3/4 in) discs utilizing only the inner 8 cm (3 1/4 in) data portion (the rest is transparent)
• CD-ROM containing files other than MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX
• CD-G
• Photo-CD
• VSD (Video Single Disc)
• DVD-ROM containing files other than MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX
• DVD-RAM
• DVD-Audio
• Active-Audio (Data)
• SVCD (Super Video CD)
• CDV
• Discs created in Packet Write format
• Discs in DTS format
Note
Even compatible discs may not be playable on this unit, depending on their recorded condition.
Region code
The region system is used to protect software copyrights.
Region code
The region code is located on the bottom of the unit, and only DVDs
labeled with an identical region code can be played on this unit.
DVDs labeled
can also be played.
ALL
If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited
by region code.” will appear on the monitor screen. Depending on
the DVD, no region code may be labeled even though playing the
DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.
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Location and function of controls
Main unit
12 3
4
5
6 7
PUSH SOUND/
OFF
OPEN
AUX
ENTER
SOURCE
SEEK
SEEK
PTY
LIST
MODE
SYSTEM
SETUP
REP
SHUF
ALBUM
DSPL
1
2
3
4
5
6
AF/TA
MEX-DV1100
8 9q;qa qs qd
qf
qg
Front panel removed
qh
qj
qk
RESET
Refer to the pages listed for details.
C Volume control dial/SOUND/ENTER
To adjust the volume/adjust a setting (rotate);
open the sound menu/apply a setting (press).
Instructions in this manual generally describe the
controls on the card remote commander. You can
also use the controls on the main unit if they have
the same or similar names to those on the card
remote commander.
To power on; change the source (Radio/Disc/
AUX).
To power off/stop the source (press); shut off
completely (press and hold).
E Display window
To activate the karaoke mode.
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To connect a portable audio device.
To eject the disc.
To insert the disc.
*1 When a Super Audio CD/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/
DivX is played.
To list up*1; select PTY in RDS.
19).
*3 When two auxiliary devices are used.
*4 If the changer is connected, operation is different
(page 46).
I Receptor for the card remote
commander
Disc:
To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press);
reverse/fast-forward disc (press and hold
momentarily); reverse/fast-forward track
(press and hold).*2
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
a station manually (press and hold).
To open the system setup menu.
To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW);
select an auxiliary device*3.
To change display items.
N Number buttons
Disc:
To skip an album or folder/move the
cursor (press); skip albums or folders
continuously (press and hold).*4
To start/pause playback.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
O AF (Alternative Frequencies)/TA
To set AF and TA in RDS.
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Card remote commander RM-X166
OFF
ATT
1
qs
qd
AUDIO
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
2
7
CLEAR
TOP MENU MENU
3
4
5
6
7
SYSTEM SETUP
LIST/PTY
SOUND
VISUAL SETUP
qf
qg
qh
DSPL
ENTER
PICTURE
EQ
qj
qk
8
9
0
VOL
ql
AF/TA
SRC
MODE
qa
w;
Refer to the pages listed for details.
To delete an entered number.
To power off/stop the source (press); shut off
completely (press and hold).
To open the system setup menu.
To list up*1; select PTY in RDS.
Disc:
To locate a title/chapter/track.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
To open the sound menu.
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Q </M/m/, (Cursor)/ENTER buttons
To select the picture quality.
To move the cursor and apply a setting.
To activate the karaoke mode.
To start/pause playback.
To adjust the volume.
Disc:
T AF (Alternative Frequencies)/TA
To set AF and TA in RDS.
To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press);
reverse/fast-forward disc (press and hold
momentarily); reverse/fast-forward track
(press and hold).*2
*1 When a Super Audio CD/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/
DivX is played.
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
a station manually (press and hold).
19).
*3 When two auxiliary devices are used.
*4 When playing with PBC function.
To power on; change the source (Radio/Disc/
AUX).
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.
To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW);
select an auxiliary device*3.
Tip
For details on how to replace the battery, see
L ATT (Attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound (to cancel, press
again).
M DVD playback setting buttons
To change the audio language/format.
(For VCD/CD/MP3/WMA, to change the
audio channel.)
To change the subtitle language.
To change the viewing angle.
To open the top menu on a DVD.
To open the menu on a disc.
To open the play mode/visual setup menu.
To change display items.
To return to the previous display; return to
the menu on a VCD*4.
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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.
RESET button with a pointed object, such as a
ball-point pen.
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.
RESET
button
Note
Unit
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
Optional monitor
Preparing the card remote
commander
Before using the card remote commander for the
first time, remove the insulation film.
For details, see the supplied installation/
connections manual.
Note
Be sure to install the optional monitor safely, and in a
place where it does not obstruct the driver’s view.
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Attaching the front panel
Detaching the front panel
Place the hole A of the front panel onto the
spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left
side in.
SOURCE
OPEN
Press (SOURCE) on the main unit (or insert a
disc) to operate the unit.
A
B
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.
c
1 Press (OPEN) while the unit is off.
The front panel is flipped down.
Note
2 Slide the front panel to the right, then
gently pull out the left end of the front
panel.
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
1
2
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.
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Basic Operations
Playing video discs
Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.
OFF
OFF
Z
OPEN
Number
buttons
</M/m/,
ENTER
u
b/B/V/v
u
1
Turn on your monitor, then select the
input source on your monitor
corresponding to this unit.
2
3
Press (OPEN) on the main unit.
Insert the disc (label side up).
4
5
Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
If playback does not start automatically, press u.
If the DVD menu appears, press (1)(b)/(2)(B)/(3)(V)/(4)(v) to move
the cursor, then press (6) (u) to confirm.
With the card remote commander, press the </M/m/,/number buttons to move the cursor,
then press (ENTER) to confirm.
To stop playback
Press (OFF).
Note
Discs in DTS format are not supported. The sound is not output if the DTS format is selected.
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To eject the disc
1 Press (OPEN) on the main unit.
2 Press Z (rear of front panel).
3 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.” When you play a DVD that contains several titles, you can select a desired title using the
DVD’s top menu. For DVDs that allow you to select items such as subtitle/sound language(s), select
these items using the DVD menu.
Other playback operations
Number
buttons
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
MENU
TOP MENU
</M/m/,
ENTER
u
.m/M>
u
b/B/V/v
.m/M>
To
Press
pause/resume play after pause
skip a chapter/track/scene/file
reverse/fast-forward disc
u
.m/M>
and hold .m/M> momentarily; and then
repeatedly to switch the speed (× 2 t × 12 t × 120 t
× 2…)
cancel reverse/fast-forward
show the DVD menu*1
u
Remote: (TOP MENU) or (MENU)
select items in the DVD menu*1
Main unit: (1)(b)/(2)(B)/(3)(V)/(4)(v) to move the
cursor, then press (6) (u) to confirm
Remote: </M/m/,/number buttons to move the cursor,
then press (ENTER) to confirm
change audio language/format/channel Remote: (AUDIO) repeatedly until the desired item appears
turn off/change the subtitle language*1 Remote: (SUBTITLE) repeatedly until the desired item
appears*2
change the viewing angle*1
Remote: (ANGLE) repeatedly until the desired angle number
appears
*1 Unavailable depending on the disc.
*2 When the 4-digit input prompt appears, input the language code (page 57) for the desired language.
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Playing audio discs
Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.
OFF
OFF
Z
OPEN
u
u
1
2
Press (OPEN) on the main unit.
Insert the disc (label side up).
3
Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
If playback does not start automatically, press u.
To stop playback
Press (OFF).
Note
Discs in DTS format are not supported. The sound is not output if the DTS format is selected.
To eject the disc
1 Press (OPEN) on the main unit.
2 Press Z (rear of front panel).
3 Close the front panel.
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Other playback operations
</M/m/,
u
.m/M>
u
ALBUM
.m/M>
To
Press
pause/resume play after pause
skip a track
u
.m (<)/M> (,)
reverse/fast-forward track
skip an album*
and hold .m/M>
Main unit: (3) (ALBUM –)/(4) (ALBUM +)
Remote: M/m
skip albums continuously*
Main unit: and hold (3) (ALBUM –)/(4) (ALBUM +)
Remote: and hold M/m
* When an MP3/WMA is played.
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Listening to the radio
SOURCE
.m/M>
SRC
MODE
SEEK
MODE
1
2
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears.
Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW
or LW) appears.
A Radio band/Function
A
B
B Frequency*
* While receiving an RDS station, program service
name appears. For details, see “RDS” on page 35.
3
Perform tuning.
To tune automatically
Press (SEEK) –/+.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station
is received.
To tune manually
Press and hold (SEEK) –/+ to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) –/+
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency.
Tip
With the card remote commander
Use (SRC) instead of (SOURCE), and .m/M> instead of (SEEK) –/+.
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DivX® video playback
Advanced Operations — Discs
®
DivX is a video file compression technology,
This chapter consists of the following sections.
developed by DivX, Inc. This product is an
®
• Video-specific operations*
official DivX Certified product and can play all
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®
versions of DivX video (including DivX 6)
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with standard playback of DivX media files.
• Video*/audio common operations
You can control the DivX playback in the same
some audio playback control features.
• Audio-specific operations
To
Press
* Including JPEG operations.
skip an album
(folder)
Main unit:
(3) (ALBUM –)/
(4) (ALBUM +)
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Playing DivX /JPEG files
skip albums (folders) Main unit:
continuously
and hold (3) (ALBUM –)/
(4) (ALBUM +)
Tip
.m/M>
u
ALBUM
JPEG image playback
You can enjoy a slide show of JPEG files on this
unit. The slide show starts automatically when
you insert a disc or press u. For details on how
to start playback, follow step 1 to 4 of “Playing
Other playback operations
</M/m/,
To
Press
u
.m/M>
rotate the image
Remote:
</, (rotates every 90º)
Note
skip an image
skip an album
.m/M>
If the disc contains multiple file types, only the
selected file type (audio/video/image) can be played.
To play DivX video files or JPEG image files of such a
disc, press (LIST/PTY) during playback, select the
desired file type (video/image) to list up, then select
Remote: M/m
Main unit:
(3) (ALBUM –)/
(4) (ALBUM +)
skip albums
continuously
Remote: and hold M/m
Main unit:
and hold (3) (ALBUM –)/
(4) (ALBUM +)
Notes
• If a large-sized image is rotated, it may take longer
to display.
• Progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed.
Tip
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Using play mode menu
Using PBC functions
— Playback control
Number
buttons
OFF
Number
buttons
VISUAL
SETUP
</M/m/,
ENTER
O
ENTER
O
You can use the play mode menu on this unit to
control playback or configure playback settings.
The PBC menu assists your operation
interactively while a PBC compatible VCD is
played.
To show the play mode menu, press
(VISUAL SETUP) during playback.
To hide, press (VISUAL SETUP) again.
1 Start playing a PBC compatible VCD.
Notes
The PBC menu appears.
• During audio disc playback, (VISUAL SETUP) is
inactive.
• During JPEG playback, (VISUAL SETUP) is active
only when an image is fully displayed.
2 Press the number buttons to select the
desired item, then press (ENTER).
3 Follow the instructions in the menu for
interactive operations.
Tip
If you press (VISUAL SETUP) while the playback is
stopped, the visual setup menu (by the monitor)
appears where you can configure various settings,
such as display language, audio adjustment, etc.
To return to the previous display, press O.
Playing without the PBC function
E.g., when playing a DVD
1 During playback, press (OFF).
Playback stops.
E
F
A
B C D
2 Press the number buttons to select the
desired item, then press (ENTER).
“Play without PBC.” appears and playback
starts. The PBC menu does not appear during
playback.
(
)
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PLAY
DVDVIDEO
(
)
018 034
T 1:35:55
1:ENGLISH
OFF
1:ENGLISH
2:FRENCH
3:SPANISH
G
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 in the play mode menu
• Resume playback is unavailable during playback
without PBC.
H
SUBTITLE
Select :
ENTER
I
J
Tip
To resume PBC playback, stop playback by pressing
(OFF), then press u.
A Play mode menu items
For details, see “List of play mode menu
B DVD: Title number/Total
VCD: Track number/Total*1
JPEG: Album number/Total
DivX: Album (folder) number/Total
C DVD: Chapter number/Total
JPEG: Image number/Total
DivX: File number/Total
D Elapsed playback time*2
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E Format
To magnify an image.
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
REPEAT 30
To play a title/chapter/track/album/image/video
file repeatedly.
*1 When playing a VCD with the PBC function
*2 During JPEG playback, no indication appears.
SHUFFLE 30
To play chapters/tracks/images/video files in
random order.
List of play mode menu items
Press </M/m/,/number buttons to select an
item, then press (ENTER).
To return to the previous display, press O.
Refer to the pages listed for details.
*
To adjust picture quality.
To select a title, scene or track to play.
* Excluding DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR mode.
Tip
ALBUM 30
When “SHUFFLE” or “REPEAT” is activated or
To select an album or folder to display.
“ANGLE” is available, its check-box lights up in green
(e.g.,
t
). However, you may not be
able to change the angle depending on the scene,
even if the check-box is lit in green.
CHAPTER 30
To select a chapter to play.
IMAGE 30
To select an image to display.
FILE 30
To select a video file to play.
TIME 30
To check the elapsed playback time; input time
code.
To change the audio language/format/channel;
check the program format.
SUBTITLE 17
To turn subtitles on or off/change the subtitle
language.
ANGLE 17
To change the angle.
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JPEG playback
• Album number/Total
• Image number/Total
Viewing time/text information
of the disc
DivX playback
• Album (folder) number/Total
• File number/Total
• T **:**
Elapsed playback time of the current file
Checking text information
The text information (album name, image name,
etc.) of JPEG/DivX files can be checked.
DSPL
Album/image/folder/file number
037(325)
Checking time information
The playback time and remaining time of the
current title, chapter, track, etc., can be checked
during video/image playback.
Image name
1 During playback, press (DSPL).
The current playback information appears.
Text information*
Time information
* “NO TEXT” appears it there is no text information.
T
1:01:57
Text information differs depending on the format
as follows.
JPEG playback
• Album name (when the album number is
displayed)
• Image name (when the image number is
displayed)
2 Press (DSPL) repeatedly to switch the
time information.
Time information differs depending on the disc/
format as follows.
DivX playback
• Album (folder) name (when the album (folder)
number is displayed)
DVD playback
• T **:**:**
Elapsed playback time of the current title
• T-**:**:**
• File name (when the file number is displayed)
Remaining time of the current title
• C **:**:**
Configuring audio settings
Elapsed playback time of the current chapter
• C-**:**:**
Remaining time of the current chapter
AUDIO
VCD playback
SYSTEM
SETUP
VISUAL
SETUP
(Only when playing version 1.0/1.1, or version
2.0 without PBC function.)
• T **:**
ENTER
M/m
Elapsed playback time of the current track
• T-**:**
Remaining time of the current track
• D **:**
Elapsed playback time of the current disc
• D-**:**
Remaining time of the current disc
Note
Discs in DTS format are not supported. The sound is
not output if the DTS format is selected.
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Changing the audio language/
format
Checking the program 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).
You can check the number of channels and
component position on the DVD VIDEO being
played.
1 During playback, press
(VISUAL SETUP).
1 During playback, press (AUDIO)
repeatedly until the desired audio
language/format appears.
The play mode menu appears.
2 Press M/m to select
(AUDIO).
The program format appears.
Audio language/format*
Current audio format*
1:ENGLISH Dolby D
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1:ENGLISH Dolby D
PROGRAM FORMAT
DOLBY DIGITAL
3 / 2. 1
* When playing DivX, audio format/channel (e.g.,
“Dolby D 2CH”) appears.
The audio language switches among the
available languages.
L
C
LFE
R
LS
RS
When the 4-digit input prompt appears, input
language.
When the same language is displayed two or
more times, the disc is recorded in multiple
audio formats.
Current program format
* “PCM,” “DOLBY DIGITAL,” etc., appears depending
on the disc.
The letters in the program format display
represent the following sound components and
its position.
Changing the audio channel
: Front (left)
: Front (right)
: Center
: Rear (left)
: Rear (right)
When playing VCD/CD/MP3/WMA, you can
select the right or left channel sound to listen
through both right and left speakers.
: Rear (monaural): The rear component of
the Dolby Surround processed signal and
the Dolby Digital signal
: Low Frequency Effect signal
The options are indicated below.
STEREO (ST): Standard stereo sound (default)
1/L (L): Left channel sound (monaural)
2/R (R): Right channel sound (monaural)
The program format name and channel numbers
appear as follow.
Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
1 During playback, press (AUDIO)
repeatedly until the desired audio
channel appears.
Rear component × 2
E.g., when playing an MP3
Audio channel
DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2.1
TRACK NAME
ALBUM NAME
ARTIST NAME
MP3
0003/1000
003:17
Front component × 2 +
Center component × 1
LFE component × 1
L
SHUF
To hide the play mode menu, press
(VISUAL SETUP).
Note
You may not be able to change the audio setting
depending on the disc.
Tip
You can also change the settings of video discs by
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Adjusting the audio output level
— DVD level
Magnifying pictures
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.
1 During playback, press
(SYSTEM SETUP).
VISUAL
SETUP
</M/m/,
The system setup item appears on the main
unit.
ENTER
2 Press M/m to select “DVD-LVL,” then
press (ENTER).
3 Press m to set to “ADJST ON,” then
press (ENTER).
You can magnify pictures.
4 Press M/m to adjust the output level.
The output level is adjustable in single steps,
between –10 and +10.
1 During playback, press
(VISUAL SETUP).
The play mode menu appears.
2 Press M/m to select
(CENTER
ZOOM), then press (ENTER).
The current option appears.
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5 Press (ENTER).
The setting is complete.
With the main unit
Rotate the volume control dial instead of pressing M/
m.
x1
x1
x1.6
3 Press M/m to select the desired option
(×1, ×1.6*), then press (ENTER).
* The picture may become grainy.
The picture is magnified.
To scroll the picture, press </M/m/,.
To restore the original scale, select “×1” in step
3.
To hide the play mode menu, press
(VISUAL SETUP).
Notes
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to
change the magnification.
• When you resume playback, the picture returns to its
original scale.
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When set to “LIGHT ON”/“AUTO” (with
“DIM ON”)
Adjusting the picture quality
— Picture EQ
NIGHT: Darkens the monitor to not distract
your driving at night.
MIDNIGHT: Darkens the monitor more than the
“NIGHT” setting.
THEATER: Brightens the monitor; suitable
when you want to enjoy a bright monitor at
night.
VISUAL
SETUP
Tip
</M/m/,
You can also change the picture quality by selecting
ENTER
PICTURE EQ
Customizing the picture quality
The option “CUSTOM” allows you to make your
own picture quality setting by adjusting picture
tones. You can store adjustments for both
“LIGHT OFF’ and “LIGHT ON” settings.
You can select a picture quality suitable for the
interior brightness of the car.
1 During playback, press (PICTURE EQ)
repeatedly until the desired option
appears.
1 During playback, press
(VISUAL SETUP).
The play mode menu appears.
DAYTIME
2 Press M/m to select
EQ), then press (ENTER).
The current option appears.
(PICTURE
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Options differ depending on the setting in visual
In visual setup, the settings of “PICTURE EQ” in
“CUSTOM SETUP” switch the options as
follows.
DAYTIME
SUNSET
SHINE
CUSTOM
NORMAL
NORMAL
AUTO: Switches the night time/day time use
options automatically according to the dimmer
LIGHT OFF: Shows the day time use options.
LIGHT ON: Shows the night time use options.
3 Press M/m to select “CUSTOM,” then
press (ENTER).
The options for each setting are indicated below.
For all settings
USER CUSTOM SETUP
NORMAL: Normal picture quality.
COLOR
0
0
0
BRIGHT
SHARPNESS
Select :
Cancel
Set :
When set to “LIGHT OFF”/“AUTO” (with
“DIM OFF”)
RETURN
DAYTIME: Suitable in a bright place.
4 Press M/m to select the picture tone,
then press </, to adjust the level.
SUNSET: Suitable when it gets little dark.
5 Press (ENTER).
To hide the play mode menu, press
SHINE: Suitable in a very bright place (e.g.,
when sunlight reflects on the monitor).
(VISUAL SETUP).
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5 Press the number buttons to enter
your password, then press (ENTER).
The confirmation display appears.
Locking discs — Parental
control
6 To confirm, press the number buttons
to reenter your password, then press
(ENTER).
*
* Excluding DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR mode.
The setting is complete.
To delete an entered number, press (CLEAR).
To return to the previous display, press O.
To hide the visual setup menu, press
(VISUAL SETUP).
Number
buttons
VISUAL
CLEAR
SETUP
ENTER
Deactivating parental control
Select “OFF t” in step 4 above, then enter your
password.
M/m
O
If parental control is deactivated, “Parental
control canceled” appears.
Changing the password
Select “PASSWORD t” in step 4 above, enter
your current password, enter your new password,
then reenter to confirm.
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.
Changing the area and its movie
rating level
Activating parental control
1 Press (VISUAL SETUP) while the unit is
The restriction levels can be set depending on the
area and its movie ratings.
off.
The visual setup menu appears.
1 Press (VISUAL SETUP) while the unit is
2 Press M/m to select
(CUSTOM
off.
SETUP), then press (ENTER).
The visual setup menu appears.
The custom setup items appear.
2 Press M/m to select
(CUSTOM
3 Press M/m to select “PARENTAL
CONTROL,” then press (ENTER).
The options appear.
SETUP), then press (ENTER).
The custom setup items appear.
3 Press M/m to select “PARENTAL
CONTROL,” then press (ENTER).
The options appear.
CUSTOM SETUP
PARENTAL CONTROL :
DivX VOD :
SLIDE SHOW TIME :
MULTI-DISC RESUME :
PLAY LIST PLAY :
PICTURE EQ :
OFF
OFF
ONt
4 Press M/m to select “PLAYER t,” then
press (ENTER).
PLAYERt
PASSWORDt
AUTO
When parental control is already activated,
the display to enter your password appears.
To change the setting, enter your password,
then press (ENTER).
5 Press M/m to select “STANDARD,”
4 Press M/m to select “ON t,” then
press (ENTER).
then press (ENTER).
The options appear.
The password setting display appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL :
8:
PARENTAL CONTROL
STANDARD :
USA
USA
OTHERSt
Enter a new 4-digit password,
then press
ENTER
.
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6 Press M/m to select the desired area to
apply its movie ratings, then press
(ENTER).
The repeat options and switching order of each
disc/format are indicated below.
Disc/format Options
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.
OFF
TITLE: Repeats the current
title.
CHAPTER: Repeats the
current chapter.
7 Press M/m to select “LEVEL,” then
press (ENTER).
The options appear.
1
*
OFF
TRACK: Repeats the current
track.
PARENTAL CONTROL
LEVEL :
8:
STANDARD :
8:
7:
6:
5:
4:
OFF
NC17
R
TRACK: Repeats the current
track.
PG13
ALBUM: Repeats the current
album.
The lower the number, the stricter the
restriction level.
OFF
IMAGE: Repeats the current
image.
8 Press M/m to select the desired rating,
ALBUM: Repeats the current
album.
then press (ENTER).
The setting is complete.
OFF
To return to the previous display, press O.
To hide the visual setup menu, press
(VISUAL SETUP).
FILE: Repeats the current video
file.
ALBUM: Repeats the current
album (folder).
Repeat and shuffle play
The shuffle options and switching order of each
disc/format are indicated below.
Disc/format Options
OFF
2
*
*
TITLE: Plays chapters in
current title in random order.
1
OFF
DISC: Plays tracks in current
disc in random order.
REP SHUF
1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or
(2) (SHUF) on the main unit
repeatedly until the desired option
appears.
OFF
ALBUM: Plays tracks/images/
video files in current album
(folder) in random order.
*1 Available only when playing version 1.0/1.1 VCD,
or version 2.0 VCD without PBC function.
*2 Excluding DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR
mode.
Repeat or shuffle play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select “OFF.”
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You can directly locate a desired point by
specifying the title number, chapter number, etc.
Setting from the play mode menu
1 During playback, press the number
buttons to enter an item (track, title,
etc.) number, then press (ENTER).
Playback starts from the beginning of the
selected point.
VISUAL
SETUP
M/m
Setting from the play mode menu
ENTER
Search items differs depending on the disc/
format as follows.
Disc/Format Items
1 During playback, press
(VISUAL SETUP).
TITLE
The play mode menu appears.
Starts playing from a selected
title.
2 Press M/m to select
or
,
CHAPTER
then press (ENTER).
Starts playing from a selected
chapter.
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TIME
Starts playing from the point
determined by the input time
code.
OFF
CHAPTER
TITLE
OFF
TRACK
*
Starts playing from a selected
track.
3 Press M/m to select the desired option,
then press (ENTER).
ALBUM
Starts playing from a selected
album.
Repeat or shuffle play starts.
Press (VISUAL SETUP) to hide the play mode
menu.
IMAGE
Note
Starts playing from a selected
image.
The selected play mode is canceled when the disc
being played is ejected.
ALBUM
Starts playing from a selected
album (folder).
Direct search play
FILE
Starts playing from a selected
file.
* Available only when playing VCD without PBC
function.
Number
buttons
VISUAL
CLEAR
SETUP
ENTER
M/m
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1 During playback, press
(VISUAL SETUP).
1 During playback, press m repeatedly
until the desired option appears.
The play mode menu appears.
2 Press M/m to select the desired item,
then press (ENTER).
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The karaoke mode is activated.
When playback is stopped, the MIC input is
deactivated.
Notes
• Some karaoke DVDs/VCDs/CDs may have the
instruments on one channel and vocals on the other
channel, and may ask you to select a channel (Left,
Right, or Stereo). In this case, set to “MIC ON” and
press (AUDIO) repeatedly to set the channel.
• Some karaoke DVDs/VCDs/CDs may have a control
menu where you can cancel vocal sound, etc. In this
case, follow the instructions of the disc.
• While the karaoke mode is activated, the settings of
• Discs in DTS format are not supported. The sound is
not output if the DTS format is selected.
The number in parentheses indicates the total
number of selected item.
3 Press the number buttons to enter an
item number or time code.
For example, to locate 2 hours, 10 minutes,
and 20 seconds, just enter “21020.”
To clear numbers already input, press
(CLEAR).
Adjusting the microphone volume
1 While the karaoke mode is activated, press
(SOUND) repeatedly until “MIC VOL”
appears on the main unit.
4 Press (ENTER).
Playback starts from the selected point.
Press (VISUAL SETUP) to hide the play mode
menu.
Enjoying karaoke
2 Press </, to adjust the volume level.
The volume level is adjustable in single steps,
between 0 and 20.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play mode.
</,
Adjusting the echo
1 While the karaoke mode is activated, press
(SOUND) repeatedly until “MIC ECHO”
appears on the main unit.
SOUND
m
You can connect a microphone (not supplied) to
the unit, and enjoy karaoke (singing along with a
disc) by setting the unit to karaoke mode.
The karaoke mode options and switching order
are indicated below.
2 Press </, to adjust the echo level.
The echo level is adjustable in single steps,
between 1 and 6.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play mode.
MIC ON: Activates the microphone and echo
effects.
MIC ON+VC: Activates the microphone and
cancels the vocal sound.
MIC OFF: Cancels the karaoke mode.
To cancel the echo, select “MIC ECHO OFF” in
step 2.
Before starting, connect a microphone to the
MIC input jack of the unit.
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With the main unit
With the main unit
Rotate the volume control dial instead of pressing M/
m.
Press the volume control dial instead of (SOUND),
rotate the volume control dial instead of pressing </
,.
Selecting a file type
Listing up tracks/images/video
files — LIST
If the disc contains multiple file types, only the
selected file type (audio/video/image) can be
played. The playback priority order of file type is
initially set to audio, video, then image (e.g., if
the disc contains video files and image files, only
video files are played). You can select the file
type to list up, then select the desired file to play.
M/m
ENTER
1 During playback, press (LIST/PTY).
LIST/PTY
2 Press M/m to select the file type to list
up, then press (ENTER).
To list up MP3 and WMA files, select “LIST
UP AUDIO FILES.”
To list up DivX files, select “LIST UP
VIDEO FILES.”
To list up JPEG files, select “LIST UP
IMAGE FILES.”
Selecting a track/image/video file
3 Press M/m to select the desired file,
then press (ENTER).
Playback of the selected file starts.
You can list up albums/folders/tracks/images/
video files on the monitor, and select a desired
one to play.
This function is convenient especially for the
disc in MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX format
containing many albums/tracks, etc.
With the main unit
Rotate the volume control dial instead of pressing M/
m.
Viewing audio disc information
1 During playback, press (LIST/PTY).
The list of tracks/images/video files in the
current disc/album*/folder* appears.
During audio playback, you can check the disc
information on the monitor.
TRACK NAME
ALBUM NAME
ARTIST NAME
MP3
0003/1000 ST
E.g., when playing an MP3
003:17
LIST UP VIDEO FILES
LIST UP IMAGE FILES
SHUF
A
B
C
D
. . .
01 TRACK 01
02 TRACK 02
03 TRACK 03
04 TRACK 04
05 TRACK 05
06 TRACK 06
TRACK NAME
ALBUM NAME
ARTIST NAME
MP3
0003/1000 ST
003:17
SHUF
E
F
G
If you want to move to the upper level, press
M to select the folder icon at the top of the
list, then press (ENTER).*
* Only when playing MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX.
LIST
To list up, press
.
2 Press M/m to select the desired track/
image/video file, then press (ENTER).
Playback of the selected track/image/video
file starts.
H
A Track number or track name
Disc name/Album name
Artist name
Note
The discs in the CD changer (if connected) cannot be
B Format
32 listed up.
C Playback status (N, X, etc.)
D Current audio channel
The setting is configurable both from the visual
The options for “SUPER AUDIO CD LAYER”
(visual setup) and “DISC.LAYER” (system
setup) are indicated below.
When playing CD/MP3/WMA, the audio
channel can be changed. For details, see
E Track number/Total
F Elapsed playback time
G Current play mode
H Operation assist messages
2CH: Plays 2-channel (stereo) area in the Super
Audio CD layer.
CD: Plays the CD layer.
Tip
By the visual setup menu
1 Press (VISUAL SETUP) while the unit is
Configuring playback settings
for Super Audio CD
off.
The visual setup menu appears.
2 Press M/m to select
(AUDIO
SETUP), then press (ENTER).
The audio setup items appear.
3 Press M/m to select “SUPER AUDIO
CD LAYER,” then press (ENTER).
The options appear.
VISUAL
SYSTEM
SETUP
SETUP
ENTER
AUDIO SETUP
SUPER AUDIO CD MODE:
SUPER AUDIO CD LAYER :
AUDIO DRC :
HQ
2CH
2CH
CD
M/m
O
Selecting a playback layer
4 Press M/m to select “2CH” or “CD,”
then press (ENTER).
Some Super Audio CD consists of 2 layers:
Super Audio CD layer and CD layer, and Super
Audio CD layer consists of 2 areas: 2-channel
area and multi-channel area.
The setting is complete.
To return to the previous display, press O.
To hide the visual setup menu, press
(VISUAL SETUP).
A
C
By the system setup menu
1 Press (SYSTEM SETUP) while the unit is
off.
D
B
The system setup item appears.
A CD layer
2 Press M/m to select “DISC.LAYER,”
A layer that is readable by a conventional CD
player.
B Super Audio CD layer
A high density signal layer.
C 2-channel area
then press (ENTER).
The option appears.
An area in which 2-channel stereo tracks are
recorded.
D Multi-channel area*
An area in which multi-channel (up to 5.1
channels) tracks are recorded.
3 Press M/m to select “2CH” or “CD,”
then press (ENTER).
* Cannot play this area on this unit.
The setting is complete.
If the disc contains different content on its layers,
you can select a layer (to compare sound quality,
for example).
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To hide the system setup display, press
(SYSTEM SETUP).
Advanced Operations — Radio
Note
Storing and receiving stations
For Super Audio CDs consisting of only a Super Audio
CD layer, that layer is played regardless of setting.
Tip
The setting in visual setup will switch the setting in
system setup automatically, and vice versa.
Number
buttons
SYSTEM
SETUP
Selecting the sound quality
ENTER
This unit allows you to change the sound quality
of Super Audio CD playback by switching the
sampling frequency.
M/m
MODE
SRC
The setting is configurable both from the visual
The options for “SUPER AUDIO CD MODE”
(visual setup) and “SA-CD MOD” (system
setup) are indicated below.
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
HQ: Outputs at 176.4 kHz (high sound quality).
STD: Outputs at 44.1 kHz (standard CD sound
quality).
Storing automatically — BTM
1 Press (SRC) repeatedly until “TUNER”
appears on the main unit.
By the visual setup menu
The setting procedure is the same as for setting
Press (VISUAL SETUP), then select “AUDIO
SETUP” c “SUPER AUDIO CD MODE” c
“HQ” or “STD.”
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,
FM3, MW or LW.
2 Press (SYSTEM SETUP).
The system setup item appears.
3 Press M/m to select “BTM,” then press
By the system setup menu
The setting procedure is the same as for setting
Press (SYSTEM SETUP), then select “SA-CD
MOD” c “HQ” or “STD.”
(ENTER).
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons ((1) to (6)).
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
With the main unit
Press (SOURCE) instead of (SRC), rotate the volume
control dial instead of pressing M/m.
Note
settings are deactivated. To activate, set to “STD.”
Tip
Storing manually
The setting in visual setup will switch the setting in
system setup automatically, and vice versa.
1 While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button ((1) to (6)) until
“MEM” appears on the main unit.
The number button indication appears on the
main unit.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.
Tip
When an RDS station is stored, the AF/TA setting is
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RDS services
Receiving stored stations
This unit automatically provides RDS services as
follows:
1 Select the band, then press a number
button ((1) to (6)).
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.
RDS
Number
buttons
TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic
Program)
Provides current traffic information/programs.
Any information/program received, will
interrupt the currently selected source.
M/m
DSPL
LIST/PTY
ENTER
PTY (Program Types)
Displays the currently received program type.
Also searches your selected program type.
VOL
AF/TA
CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets
the clock.
Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio program signal.
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.
Display items
A
Setting AF and TA
The AF/TA settings and switching order are
indicated below.
AF ON: Activates AF and deactivates TA.
TA ON: Activates TA and deactivates AF.
AF, TA ON: Activates both AF and TA.
AF, TA OFF: Deactivates both AF and TA.
B
C
A Radio band, Function
B TA/TP*1
1 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the
C Frequency*2 (Program service name), Preset
desired setting appears.
number, Clock, RDS data
*1 “TA” flashes during traffic information. “TP” lights
up while such a station is received.
*2 While receiving the RDS station, “ *” is displayed
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 with the same AF/TA
setting.
on the left of the frequency indication.
To change display items C, press (DSPL).
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.
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Presetting the volume of traffic
announcements
You can preset the volume level of the traffic
announcements so as to not miss hearing them.
Selecting PTY
1 Press (LIST/PTY) during FM reception.
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) +/–.
The current program type name appears if the
station is transmitting PTY data.
2 Press M/m to select the program type.
Receiving emergency
announcements
3 Press (ENTER).
The unit searches for a station broadcasting
the selected program type.
With AF or TA on, the emergency
announcements will automatically interrupt the
currently selected source.
With the main unit
Rotate the volume control dial instead of pressing M/
m, press the volume control dial instead of (ENTER).
Staying with one regional program
— REG
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.
Type of programs
NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs),
INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports),
EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama),
CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science),
VARIED (Varied), POP M (Popular Music),
ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (Easy
Listening), LIGHT M (Light Classical),
CLASSICS (Classical), OTHER M (Other
Music Type), WEATHER (Weather),
If you leave this regional program’s reception
area, set “REG OFF” in system setup during FM
Note
This function does not work in the UK and in some
other areas.
FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s
Programs), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs),
RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In),
TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ
(Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music),
NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies
Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT
(Documentary)
Local Link function (UK only)
This function enables you to select other local
stations in the area, even if they are not stored on
your number buttons.
1 During FM reception, press a number button
((1) to (6)) on which a local station is stored.
2 Within 5 seconds, press again a number button
of the local station.
Repeat this procedure until the local station is
received.
Note
You cannot use this function in countries/regions
where no PTY data is available.
Setting CT
1 Set “CT ON” in system setup
Notes
• The CT function may not work even though an RDS
station is being received.
• There might be a difference between the time set by
the CT function and the actual time.
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Sound Adjustment
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ7 Tune
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
SYSTEM
</M/m/,
SETUP
ENTER
</,
SOUND
“CUSTOM” of EQ7 allows you to make your
own equalizer settings. You can adjust the level
of 7 different bands: 62 Hz, 157 Hz, 396 Hz,
1 kHz, 2.5 kHz, 6.3 kHz, and 16 kHz.
You can adjust the sound characteristics
according to your preference.
The setting items in the sound menu and
switching order are indicated below.
1 During playback/reception, press
(SYSTEM SETUP).
The system setup item appears on the main
unit.
BAL (Balance): Adjusts the sound balance
between the left and right speakers.
FAD (Fader): Adjusts the relative level between
the front and rear speakers.
EQ7: Selects an equalizer curve from 7 music
types.
2 Press M/m to select “EQ7 TUNE,” then
press (ENTER).
3 Press M/m to select “CUSTOM,” then
press (ENTER).
1 During playback/reception, press
(SOUND) repeatedly until the desired
setting item appears on the main unit.
4 Adjust the level of each frequency.
To adjust the level, press M/m.
The level is adjustable in single steps,
between –8 and +8.
2 Press </, to adjust the level or
select the desired option.
To switch the frequency, press </,.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold (ENTER).
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
5 Press (ENTER).
With the main unit
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal play/reception mode.
Press the volume control dial instead of (SOUND),
rotate the volume control dial instead of pressing </
,.
Note
EQ7 is not selectable in karaoke mode, or when
“HQ.”
Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
With the main unit
Rotate the volume control dial instead of pressing M/
m, press the volume control dial instead of </, or
(ENTER).
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E.g., when setting the aspect ratio to “4:3 PAN
SCAN.”
Settings
1 Press (VISUAL SETUP) while the unit is
Various settings are configurable from the
following two setup menus.
off.
The visual setup menu appears.
Allows configuration of visual-related items
(by the monitor).
LANGUAGE SETUP
MENU :
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
AUDIO :
SUBTITLE :
Allows configuration of system-related items
(by the main unit).
Visual setup
The visual setup menu includes the following
categories.
2 Press M/m to select
(DISPLAY
SETUP), then press (ENTER).
LANGUAGE SETUP (page 39)
The display setup items appear.
DISPLAY SETUP
MONITOR TYPE :
WALLPAPER :
DISPLAY SETUP (page 39)
monitor.
16:9
WALLPAPER 1
CUSTOM SETUP (page 40)
AUDIO SETUP (page 41)
disc.
3 Press M/m to select “MONITOR TYPE,”
then press (ENTER).
RESET (page 41)
The options appear.
DISPLAY SETUP
MONITOR TYPE :
WALLPAPER :
Basic operation of visual setup
16:9
16:9
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
VISUAL
SETUP
ENTER
4 Press M/m to select “4:3 PAN SCAN,”
then press (ENTER).
M/m
O
The setting is complete.
To return to the previous display, press O.
To hide the visual setup menu, press
(VISUAL SETUP).
You can set items in the menu by the following
procedure.
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Language setup for display or soundtrack
Select
(LANGUAGE SETUP), then select the desired item and option below, using M/m and
Item
Purpose
MENU
To change the disc’s menu language.
To change the soundtrack language.
To change the subtitle language recorded on the disc.
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
Display setup
Select
(DISPLAY SETUP), then select the desired item and option below, using M/m and (ENTER).
“z” indicates the default setting.
Item
Option
Purpose
16:9 (z)
MONITOR TYPE
Selects an aspect ratio suitable for
the connected monitor.
To display the wide picture.
Suitable when connecting to a
wide-screen monitor or a monitor
with a wide mode function.
4:3 LETTER BOX
4:3 PAN SCAN
To display a wide picture with
bands on the upper and lower
positions of the screen.
Suitable when connecting to a 4:3
screen monitor.
To display a wide picture on the
entire screen and automatically cut
off the portions that do not fit.
WALLPAPER 1 (z), 2, 3
WALLPAPER
To select the design of wallpaper.
Note
Depending on the disc, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN,” and vice
versa.
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Custom setup
Select
(CUSTOM SETUP), then select the desired item and option below, using M/m and
Follow the page reference for details. “z” indicates the default setting.
Item
Option
Purpose
OFF t (z)
ON t
PARENTAL CONTROL
To deactivate parental control.
To activate parental control.
1
*
Sets the playback restrictions to
not play inappropriate discs or
scenes.
PLAYER t
To set the restriction standard and
its level.
PASSWORD t
To set a new 4-digit password.
To close the display.
Done
DivX VOD
Displays the registration code for
this unit. For more information,
visit the website below:
5 sec. (z), 10 sec.,
SLIDE SHOW TIME
To select the slide show interval.
To deactivate the slide show.
20 sec., 40 sec., 60 sec.
FIXED
ON (z)
MULTI-DISC RESUME
To store the resume settings in
memory for up to 5 discs. (The
settings remain in memory even if
you set to “OFF.”)
2
*
OFF
To not store the resume settings in
memory.
Resume playback is available only
for the current disc in the unit.
ORIGINAL (z)
PLAY LIST PLAY
(For DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW
in VR mode only)
To play originally recorded titles.
To play edited play list.
PLAY LIST
AUTO (z)
To switch the night time/day time
use options automatically according
to the dimmer setting in system
Selects the setting option to show
in the play mode menu.
LIGHT OFF
LIGHT ON
To show the day time use options.
To show the night time use options.
*1 Excluding DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR mode.
*2 DVD VIDEO only.
Note
If parental control is applied, the resume playback will not work. In this case, playback starts from the beginning of
the disc when it is inserted.
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Audio setup
Select
(AUDIO SETUP), then select the desired item and option below, using M/m and (ENTER).
Follow the page reference for details. “z” indicates the default setting.
Item
Option
HQ (z)
STD
Purpose
SUPER AUDIO CD MODE
Selects the sound quality for Super
Audio CD playback.
To have high sound quality.
To have standard sound quality.
2CH (z)
SUPER AUDIO CD LAYER
To play 2-channel (stereo) area in
the Super Audio CD layer.
Selects the playback layer (area) of
a Super Audio CD.
CD
To play CD layer (if contained).
To select the standard setting.
STANDARD (z)
AUDIO DRC
*
Makes the sound clear when the
volume is low. Only for a DVD
conforming to Audio DRC
(Dynamic Range Control).
WIDE RANGE
To obtain the feeling of being at a
live performance.
* Excluding DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR mode.
Resetting all settings
All settings (excluding parental control setting) in visual setup can be reset.
Select
(RESET), then “YES” using M/m and (ENTER).
Note
Do not power off the unit while resetting, as it takes a few seconds to complete.
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You can set items in the menu by the following
procedure.
System setup
E.g., when setting the demonstration
The system setup menu includes the following
categories.
1 Press (SYSTEM SETUP) while the unit is
off.
The system setup item appears on the main
unit.
2 Press M/m to select “DEMO,” then
press (ENTER).
The option appears.
Basic operation of system setup
SYSTEM
3 Press M/m to select “ON” or “OFF,”
then (ENTER).
SETUP
ENTER
M/m
The setting is complete.
To hide the system setup display, press
(SYSTEM SETUP).
With the main unit
Use the volume control dial to select items/options and
confirm.
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Follow the page reference for details. “z” indicates the default setting.
SET (Setup)
Item
Option
Purpose
Unit status
–
CLOCK ADJ (Clock Adjust)
–
ON
To activate the CT function.
OFF (z)
To deactivate the CT
function.
ON (z)
BEEP
To activate the operation
sound.
OFF
To deactivate the operation
sound.
Any status.
NORM (z)
REV
RM (Rotary Commander)
Changes the operative
direction of the rotary
commander controls.
To use in the factory-set
position.
To use on the right side of
the steering column.
NO (z)
A.OFF (Auto Off)
Shuts off automatically after a
desired time when the unit is
off.
To deactivate the Auto Off
function.
30S, 30M, 60M
To select the desired time.
DSPL (Display)
Item
Option
Purpose
Unit status
SA (z)
M.DSPL (Motion Display)
Selects the Motion Display
mode.
To show moving patterns
and spectrum analyzer.
During playback/
radio reception.
ON
To show moving patterns.
OFF
To deactivate the Motion
Display.
ON (z)
DEMO (Demonstration)
To activate the
demonstration.
Unit off.
OFF
To deactivate the
demonstration.
ON
DIM (Dimmer)
Changes the display
brightness.
To dim the display.
Any status.
OFF (z)
To deactivate the dimmer.
ON (z)
A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)
Scrolls long items
automatically.
To scroll.
During playback.
OFF
To not scroll.
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R/M (Receive mode)
Item
Option
ON
Purpose
Unit status
LOCAL (Local Seek Mode)
To only tune into stations
with stronger signals.
During radio
reception.
OFF (z)
To tune normal reception.
ON
MONO (Monaural Mode)
Selects monaural reception
mode to improve poor FM
reception.
To hear stereo broadcast in
monaural.
OFF (z)
ON (z)
OFF
To hear stereo broadcast in
stereo.
During FM
reception.
To stay with one regional
program.
To deactivate when leaving
the program’s reception
area.
–
BTM (Best Tuning Memory)
–
During radio
reception.
SOUND
Item
Option
–
Purpose
Unit status
EQ7 TUNE (page 37)
–
During
playback*/
radio reception.
OFF (z)
HPF (High Pass Filter)
Selects the front/rear speaker
cut-off frequency.
To not cut out the
frequency.
80HZ, 120HZ
To select the frequency.
To select the level.
(–6 ~ +18 dB)
z: 0
AUX-LVL (AUX Level)
During AUX
playback.
(–10 ~ +10 dB)
z: ADJST OFF
DVD-LVL (DVD Level)
To select the level.
During disc
playback.
2CH (z)
Selects the playback layer
(area) of a Super Audio CD.
To play 2-channel (stereo)
area in the Super Audio CD
layer.
CD
To play CD playback layer
(if contained).
Unit off.
HQ (z)
Selects the sound quality for
Super Audio CD playback.
To have high sound quality.
STD
To have standard sound
quality.
* Unavailable during karaoke mode or when “SA-CD MOD” is set to “HQ.”
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Setting the clock
Using Optional Equipment
Auxiliary equipment
SYSTEM
SETUP
DSPL
</M/m/,
SYSTEM
SETUP
ENTER
ENTER
MODE
M/m
SRC
The clock uses a 24-hour indication.
1 Press (SYSTEM SETUP).
The system setup item appears on the main
unit.
You can connect auxiliary devices to the unit,
and listen on your car speakers.
Up to 2 devices can be connected, one to the
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the front,
and the other to the BUS AUDIO IN/AUX
AUDIO IN terminals* on the rear. The volume
level is adjustable for any difference between the
unit and the auxiliary device.
2 Press M/m to select “CLOCK ADJ,”
then press (ENTER).
The hour indication flashes.
* Unavailable when another optional device is
connected to the BUS CONTROL IN terminal. To
connect both an auxiliary device and optional
device, use the optional AUX-IN selector.
3 Press M/m to set the hour and minute.
Connecting an auxiliary device
To move the digital indication, press </,.
1 Turn off the auxiliary device.
2 Turn down the volume on the unit.
3 Connect to the unit.
On the front
Connect to the AUX input jack.
4 Press (ENTER).
The setting is complete.
To show the clock during playback, press
(DSPL) repeatedly until it appears.
With the main unit
Rotate the volume control dial instead of pressing M/
m, press the volume control dial instead of </, or
(ENTER).
AUX
AUX
Connecting cord*
(not supplied)
* Be sure to use a straight type plug.
On the rear
Connect to the BUS AUDIO IN/AUX AUDIO
IN terminals.
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Selecting an auxiliary device
1 Press (SRC) repeatedly until “AUX” appears
on the main unit.
CD changer
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.
ENTER
MODE
M/m
1 Turn down the volume on the unit.
2 Press (SRC) repeatedly until “AUX” appears
on the main unit.
SRC
If two auxiliary devices are connected, select
the device to adjust its volume by pressing
(MODE).
Selecting the changer
1 Press (SRC) repeatedly until “CDC” appears.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired
changer appears.
3 Start playback of the auxiliary device at a
moderate volume.
4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
5 Press (SYSTEM SETUP).
Unit number
6 Press M/m to select “AUX-LVL,” then press
(ENTER).
7 Press M/m to adjust the input level.
The input level is adjustable in single steps,
between –6 and +18.
Disc number
8 Press (ENTER).
The setting is complete.
Playback starts.
With the main unit
Press (SOURCE) instead of (SRC), rotate the volume
control dial instead of pressing M/m.
With the main unit
Press (SOURCE) instead of (SRC).
Skipping albums and discs
1 During playback, press M/m.
To skip
Press M/m
album
and release (hold for a
moment).
album
continuously
within 2 seconds of first
releasing.
discs
repeatedly.
discs
continuously
then, press again within 2
seconds and hold.
With the main unit
Use (3)/(4) (ALBUM –/+) instead of M/m.
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• VOL (volume) control
Repeat and shuffle play
The same as (VOL) +/– on the card remote
commander or the volume control dial on the
main unit (rotate).
• SEEK/AMS control
The same as .m/M> on the card
remote commander or (SEEK) –/+ on the main
unit (rotate, or rotate and hold).
REP SHUF
1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or (2)
(SHUF) on the main unit repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of the controls is factory-
set as shown below.
Select
To play
To increase
REP DISC*
SHUF
disc repeatedly.
tracks in the changer in random
CHANGER* order.
To decrease
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
the right hand side of the steering column, you
can reverse the operative direction.
* When one or more CD changers are connected.
To return to normal play mode, select “REP
OFF” or “SHUF OFF.”
1 While pushing the VOL control, press and
hold (SOUND).
Rotary commander RM-X4S
Attaching the label
Attach the indication label depending on how
you mount the rotary commander.
D
S
D
P
L
N
U
SO
M
O
D
E
E
U
D
O
M
S
O
N
D
PL
S
D
Location of controls
The corresponding buttons on the rotary
commander control the same functions as those
on the card remote commander or the main unit.
ATT
SOUND
PRESET/
DISC
MODE
SOURCE
DSPL
SEEK/AMS
VOL
OFF
The following controls on the rotary commander
require a different operation from the unit.
• PRESET/DISC control
The same as M/m on the card remote
commander or (3)/(4) (ALBUM –/+) on the
main unit (push in and rotate).
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• Before playing, clean the discs
with a commercially available
cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc
from the center out. Do not use
solvents such as benzine,
Additional Information
Precautions
thinner, commercially available
cleaners, or antistatic spray
intended for analog discs.
• 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.
Note on playback operations of DVDs
and VCDs
Moisture condensation
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.
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.
Notes on DATA CDs and DATA DVDs
• Some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (depending on the
equipment used for its recording, or the disc
condition) may not play on this unit.
• The unit is compatible with the following
standards.
For DATA CDs
– ISO 9660 level 1/level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in
the expansion format
– Multi Session
For DATA DVDs
– UDF Bridge format (combined UDF and ISO
9660)
– Multi Border
Notes on discs
• To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface.
Handle the disc by its edge.
• Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines
when not in use.
• Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature.
Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a
dashboard/rear tray.
• Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/
residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used,
causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.
• The maximum number of:
– folders (albums): 256 (including root and empty
folders).
– files (tracks/images/videos) and folders
contained in a disc: 2,000 (if a folder/file names
contain many characters, this number may
become less than 2,000).
– displayable characters for a folder/file name: 64
(Joliet/Romeo).
• Do not use any discs with labels or stickers
attached.
The following malfunctions may result from using
such discs:
Notes on finalizing discs
The following discs are required to be finalized to
play on this unit.
• DVD-R/DVD-R DL (in video mode/VR mode)
• DVD-RW in video mode
• DVD+R/DVD+R DL
– Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker
peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism).
– Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g.,
playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat
shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to
warp.
• CD-R
• CD-RW
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not
use such discs.
The following discs can be played without
finalization.
• DVD+RW – automatically finalized.
• DVD-RW in VR mode – finalization not required.
For details, see the manual supplied with the disc.
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Notes on Multi Session CDs/Multi
About MP3 files
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
other format (e.g., MP3) is recorded in other
sessions.
• When CD-DA is recorded other than in the first
session:
• MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is
a music file compression format standard. It
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10
of its original size.
• ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to
MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and
1.1), or 63/126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4).
• When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file
extension “.mp3” to the file name.
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
(variable bit rate) MP3 file, elapsed playback time
may not display accurately.
The unit recognizes the disc as a DATA CD or
DATA DVD, and all CD-DA sessions are skipped.
• When an MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX is recorded:
Only the sessions containing the selected file type
(audio/video/image)* are played (if CD-DA or
other data exists in other sessions, they are
skipped).
Note on MP3
If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 384 kbps,
sound may be intermittent.
About WMA files
• WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio,
is a music file compression format standard. It
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/22*
of its original size.
• WMA tag is 63 characters.
• When naming a WMA file, be sure to add the file
extension “.wma” to the file name.
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
(variable bit rate) WMA file, elapsed playback
time may not display accurately.
* For details on how to select the file type, see
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies 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 by this
product.
* only for 64 kbps
Note on WMA
Playback of the following WMA files is not supported.
– lossless compression
– copyright-protected
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side. However,
since the audio material side does not conform to
the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this
product is not guaranteed.
About JPEG files
• JPEG, which stands for Joint Photographic
Experts Group, is an image file compression
format standard. It compresses still images
approximately 1/10 to 1/100 of original size.
• When naming a JPEG file, be sure to add the file
extension “.jpg” to the file name.
Playback order of MP3/WMA/JPEG/
DivX® files
Note on JPEG
Playback of the following JPEG files is not supported.
– lossless compression
Folder
(album)
MP3/WMA/
JPEG/DivX
– copyright-protected
MP3/WMA/
JPEG/DivX file
(track/image/
video)
About DivX® files
®
DivX , which stands for Digital Video Express, is a
digital video file compression format standard
developed by DivX, Inc.
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Cleaning the connectors
Maintenance
The unit may not function properly if the connectors
between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In
order to prevent this, detach the front panel
swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the
connectors may be damaged.
Replacing the lithium battery of the
card remote commander
Under normal conditions, the battery will last
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range of the
card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace
the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use
of any other battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
+ side up
Main unit
Back of the front
panel
c
Notes
• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the
connectors, and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Notes on the lithium battery
• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers
or with any metal device.
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good
contact.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
Removing the unit
1 Remove the protection collar.
2Engage the release keys together with the
protection collar.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be
sure to use one matching the
amperage rating stated on the
original fuse. If the fuse blows,
check the power connection and
replace the fuse. If the fuse
blows again after replacement,
there may be an internal
Orient the release
keys as shown.
3Pull out the release keys to remove the
protection collar.
malfunction. In such a case,
consult your nearest Sony
Fuse (10 A)
dealer.
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2 Remove the unit.
Power amplifier section
Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms
1Insert both release keys simultaneously
until they click.
Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Hook facing
inwards.
Outputs:
Video output terminal
Rear audio output terminals
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
BUS audio input/AUX audio input terminals
BUS control input terminal
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
Parking break control terminal
Microphone input terminal
2Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery
(negative ground (earth))
Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 181 mm
1
1
(7 /8 × 2 × 7 /4 in) (w/h/d)
3Slide the unit out of the mounting.
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 181 mm
1
1
1
(7 /4 × 2 /8 × 7 /4 in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx. 1.4 kg (3 lb 2 oz)
Supplied accessories:
Card remote commander: RM-X166
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Optional accessories/equipment:
Rotary commander: RM-X4S
BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord):
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX
CD changer (6 discs): CDX-T70MX, CDX-T69
Source selector: XA-C40
AUX-IN selector: XA-300
Interface adaptor for iPod: XA-120IP
Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Signal format system: PAL
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
information.
DVD/CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Harmonic distortion: 0.01 %
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 dB (stereo), 69 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz: 0.5 % (stereo),
0.3 % (mono)
Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 30 – 15,000 Hz
MW/LW
Tuning range:
Note
This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier
or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible.
MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz
LW: 153 – 279 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity: MW: 30 µV, LW: 40 µV
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Card remote commander operation is not
possible.
Make sure the insulation film has been removed
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the
certain printed wiring boards.
Picture
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in
cabinets.
There is no picture/picture noise occurs.
• A connection has not been made correctly.
• Check the connection to the connected equipment,
and set the input selector of the equipment to the
source corresponding to this unit.
• Packaging cushions are made from paper.
Troubleshooting
• Defective or dirty disc.
• Installation is not correct.
tInstall the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a
sturdy part of the car.
• The monitor is connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT, and the parking cord (light green) is not
connected to the parking brake switch cord, or the
parking brake is not applied.
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.
Depending on the connected monitor, the unit
may take a few seconds to turn off after turning
the ignition off. This is not a malfunction.
Picture does not fit in the screen.
The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD.
General
Sound
No power is being supplied to the unit.
• Check the connection. If everything is in order, check
the fuse.
• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the remote commander.
tTurn on the unit.
There is no sound/sound skips/sound cracks.
• A connection has not been made correctly.
• Check the connection to the connected equipment,
and set the input selector of the equipment to the
source corresponding to this unit.
• Defective or dirty disc.
• Installation is not correct.
tInstall the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a
sturdy part of the car.
The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.
The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.
No beep sound.
• An optional power amplifier is connected and you are
not using the built-in amplifier.
• The MP3 file sampling rate is not 16, 22.05, 24, 32,
44.1, or 48 kHz.
• The WMA file sampling rate is not 32, 44.1, or
The contents of the memory have been erased.
• The RESET button has been pressed.
tStore again into the memory.
48 kHz.
• The MP3 file bit rate is not 8 to 384 kbps.
• The WMA file bit rate is not 32 to 384 kbps.
• The unit is in pause/reverse/fast-forward mode.
• The settings for the outputs are not made correctly.
• The volume is too low.
• The ATT function is activated.
• The position of the fader control “FAD” is not set for
a 2-speaker system.
• The CD changer is incompatible with the disc (MP3/
WMA).
tPlay back with this unit.
• Unsupported format (such as DTS).
tCheck if the format is supported by this unit
• The power supply lead or battery has been
disconnected.
• The power supply lead is not connected properly.
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the position of the ignition
is switched.
The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s
accessory power connector.
The display disappears from/does not appear
in the display window.
• The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF).
tPress and hold (OFF) on the unit until the
display appears.
Sound is noisy.
• Keep cords and cables away from each other.
• If an Super Audio CD is played and “SUPER AUDIO
CD MODE”/ “SA-CD MOD” is set to “HQ,” instead
The Auto Off function does not operate.
The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates
after turning off the unit.
tTurn off the unit.
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Disc operation
Radio reception
The disc cannot be loaded.
• Another disc is already loaded.
• The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in
the wrong way.
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
• Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue)
or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power
supply lead of a car’s antenna (aerial) booster (only
when your car has built-in FM/MW/LW antenna
(aerial) in the rear/side glass).
• Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).
• The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up.
tCheck the connection of the power antenna
(aerial) control lead.
The disc does not play back.
• Defective or dirty disc.
• The disc is not applicable.
• The DVD is not applicable due to the region code.
• The disc format and file version are incompatible
• Check the frequency.
• Press Z to remove the disc.
Preset tuning is not possible.
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX files do not play back.
• Recording was not performed according to the ISO
9660 level 1 or level 2, the Joliet or Romeo in the
expansion format (DATA CD), or the UDF Bridge
• Files are not stored in MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX
format.
• If the disc contains multiple file types, only the
selected file type (audio/video/image) can be played.
tSelect the appropriate file type using the list
Automatic tuning is not possible.
• Setting of the local seek mode is not correct.
tTuning stops too frequently:
tTuning does not stop at a station:
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
tPerform manual tuning.
During FM reception, the “ST” indication
flashes.
• Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX files take longer to play
back than others.
The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
– a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session/Multi Border.
– a disc to which data can be added.
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
The disc does not start playing from the
beginning.
Resume playback or multi-disc resume playback
RDS
The SEEK starts after a few seconds of
listening.
The station is non-TP or has weak signal.
Certain functions cannot be performed.
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform
operations such as stop, search, or repeat/shuffle play.
For details, see the manual supplied with the disc.
No traffic announcements.
• The station does not broadcast any traffic
announcements despite being TP.
tTune in another station.
PTY displays “- - - - - - - -.”
• The current station is not an RDS station.
• RDS data has not been received.
The soundtrack/subtitle language or angle
cannot be changed.
• Use the DVD menu instead of the direct selection
• Multilingual tracks, multilingual subtitles, or multi-
angles are not recorded on the DVD.
• The DVD prohibits changing.
The display items do not scroll.
• For discs with very many characters, those may not
scroll.
• The station does not specify the program type.
• “A.SCRL” is set to “OFF.”
The operation buttons do not function.
The disc will not eject.
You forgot the password for parental control.
Enter “5776” in the password input display to unlock
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READ
Error displays/Messages
The unit is reading all file/album (folder) information
on the disc.
On the main unit
tWait until reading is complete and playback starts
automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it
may take more than a minute.
ERROR*1
• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.*2
tClean or insert the disc correctly.
• A blank disc has been inserted.
• The disc cannot play due to a problem.
tInsert another disc.
• The disc is not compatible with this unit.
tInsert a compatible disc.
• Press Z to remove the disc.
RESET
The unit and CD changer cannot be operated due to a
problem.
“
” or “
”
During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the
beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any
further.
FAILURE
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.
tSee the supplied installation/connections manual to
check the connection.
“
”
The character cannot be displayed with the unit.
*1 If an error occurs during playback, the disc number
does not appear in the display.
*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error
appears in the display.
LOAD
The changer is loading the disc.
tWait until loading is complete.
L. SEEK +/–
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.
On the monitor
NO AF
There is no alternative frequency for the current
station.
tPress .m/M> while the program service
name is flashing. The unit starts searching for
another frequency with the same PI (Program
Identification) data (“PI SEEK” appears).
Playback prohibited by region code.
The DVD playback is prohibited due to the different
region code.
Cannot play this disc.
• The disc is incompatible with this unit.
• The disc is not finalized.
NO DISC
No playable data.
The disc does not contain playable data.
The disc is not inserted in the CD changer.
tInsert discs in the changer.
NO INFO
Text information is not written in the MP3/WMA/
JPEG/DivX files.
Cannot read this disc.
• The unit cannot read the data due to some problem.
• The data is damaged or corrupted.
Please press RESET.
The unit cannot operate due to some problem.
NO MAGAZINE
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer.
tInsert the magazine in the changer.
NO MUSIC
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.
The disc is not a music file.
tInsert a music CD in this unit or MP3 playable
changer.
NO NAME
A disc/album/folder/track/image/video name is not
written in the file.
NOT READ
The disc information has not been read by the unit.
tLoad the disc, then select it on the list.
NO TP
The unit will continue searching for available TP
stations.
OFFSET
There may be an internal malfunction.
tCheck the connection. If the error indication
remains on in the display, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
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DVD+RW
Glossary
A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format
that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.
Album
Section of a music piece or an image on a DATA
CD/DVD containing MP3/WMA audio tracks or
JPEG files.
File
An MP3/WMA track, JPEG image, or a DivX video
on a DATA CD/DATA DVD. (“File” is an exclusive
definition for this unit.) A single file consists of a
single track, image, or movie.
Chapter
Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is composed
of several chapters.
Film based software, Video based software
DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video
based software. Film based DVDs contain the same
images (24 frames per second) that are shown at
movie theaters. Video based DVDs, such as
television dramas or sit-coms, displays images at 30
frames (or 60 fields) per second.
®
DivX
Digital video technology created by DivX, Inc.
Videos encoded with DivX technology are among
the highest quality with a relatively small file size.
Dolby Digital
Digital audio compression technology developed by
Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to
5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is
stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in
this format. Dolby Digital provides the same 5.1
discrete channels of high quality digital audio found
in Dolby Digital cinema audio systems. Good
channel separation is realized because all of the
channel data are recorded discretely and little
deterioration is realized because all channel data
processing is digital.
Scene
On a VIDEO CD with PBC (playback control)
functions, the menu screens, moving pictures and
still pictures are divided into sections called
“scenes.”
Super Audio CD
Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio disc
standard where music is recorded in the DSD
(Direct Stream Digital) format (conventional CDs
are recorded in the PCM format). The DSD format,
using a sampling frequency 64 times higher than
that of a conventional CD, and with 1-bit
quantization, achieves both a wide frequency range
and a wide dynamic range across the audible
frequency range, and so provides music
reproduction extremely faithful to the original
sound.
DVD
A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving
pictures even though its diameter is the same as a
CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-sided
DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of
a CD. The data capacity of a double-layer and
single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and
double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and
double-sided DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the
worldwide standards of digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to about
1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also
uses a variable rate coding technology that changes
the data to be allocated according to the status of the
picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-
channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you
to enjoy a more real audio presence.
Title
The longest section of a picture or music feature on
a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire
album in audio software.
Track
Section of a picture or a music piece on a VIDEO
CD, CD, Super Audio CD, or MP3/WMA. An
album is composed of several tracks (MP3/WMA
only).
Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the
multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control
functions are provided with the DVD.
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DVD-RW
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that
is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW
has two different modes: VR mode and video mode.
DVD-RWs created in video mode have the same
format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR
(Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be
programmed or edited.
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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.
VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data.
Sounds outside the range of human hearing are
compressed while sounds we can hear are not
compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the
audio information of conventional audio CDs.
There are 3 versions of VIDEO CDs.
• Version 1.0, 1.1: You can play only moving
pictures and sound.
• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still
pictures and enjoy PBC functions.
This unit conforms to all 3 versions above.
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Language code/area code list
Language code list
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code
Language
Code
Language
Code
Language
Code
Language
1027
1028
1032
1039
1044
1045
1051
1052
1053
1057
1059
1060
1061
1066
Afar
1183
1186
1194
1196
1203
1209
1217
1226
1229
1233
1235
1239
1245
1248
1253
1254
1257
1261
1269
1283
1287
1297
1298
1299
1300
1301
1305
1307
1311
1313
1326
1327
1332
1334
Irish
1347
1349
1350
1352
1353
1356
1357
1358
1363
1365
1369
1376
1379
1393
1403
1408
1417
1428
1435
Maori
1507
1508
1509
1511
1512
1513
1514
1515
1516
1517
1521
1525
1527
1528
1529
1531
1532
1534
1535
1538
1539
1540
1543
1557
1564
1572
1581
1587
1613
1632
1665
1684
1697
Samoan
Shona
Abkhazian
Afrikaans
Amharic
Arabic
Assamese
Aymara
Azerbaijani
Bashkir
Byelorussian
Bulgarian
Bihari
Bislama
Bengali;
Bangla
Tibetan
Breton
Catalan
Corsican
Czech
Welsh
Danish
German
Bhutani
Greek
Scots Gaelic
Galician
Guarani
Gujarati
Hausa
Macedonian
Malayalam
Mongolian
Moldavian
Marathi
Somali
Albanian
Serbian
Siswati
Sesotho
Sundanese
Swedish
Swahili
Tamil
Hindi
Malay
Croatian
Hungarian
Armenian
Interlingua
Interlingue
Inupiak
Indonesian
Icelandic
Italian
Hebrew
Japanese
Yiddish
Javanese
Georgian
Kazakh
Greenlandic
Cambodian
Kannada
Korean
Kashmiri
Kurdish
Kirghiz
Latin
Lingala
Laothian
Lithuanian
Latvian;
Lettish
Maltese
Burmese
Nauru
Nepali
Dutch
Norwegian
Occitan
(Afan)Oromo
Oriya
Punjabi
Polish
Telugu
Tajik
Thai
Tigrinya
Turkmen
Tagalog
Setswana
Tonga
Turkish
Tsonga
Tatar
1067
1070
1079
1093
1097
1103
1105
1109
1130
1142
1144
1145
1149
1150
1151
1157
1165
1166
1171
1174
1181
Pashto;
Pushto
1436
1463
1481
Portuguese
Quechua
Rhaeto-
Romance
Kirundi
Romanian
Russian
Kinyarwanda
Sanskrit
Sindhi
Sangho
Serbo-
Croatian
Singhalese
Slovak
Twi
Ukrainian
Urdu
1482
1483
1489
1491
1495
1498
1501
1502
English
Esperanto
Spanish
Estonian
Basque
Persian
Finnish
Fiji
Uzbek
Vietnamese
Volapük
Wolof
Xhosa
Yoruba
Chinese
Zulu
Faroese
French
Frisian
1503
1505
1506
1345
Malagasy
Slovenian
1703
Not specified
Area code list
Code
Area
Code
Area
Code
Area
Code
Area
2044
2047
2046
2057
2070
2079
2090
2092
2115
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Chile
China
2165
2174
2109
2248
2238
2254
2276
2304
2363
Finland
France
Germany
India
Indonesia
Italy
Japan
Korea
Malaysia
2362
2376
2390
2379
2427
2424
2436
2489
2501
Mexico
2149
2499
2086
2528
2184
Spain
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Pakistan
Philippines
Portugal
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
United
Kingdom
Russia
Singapore
Denmark
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S
Setup menu
Slide show interval
Super Audio CD
(SUPER AUDIO CD
LAYER, DISC.LAYER)
T
V
Volume
W
Z
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