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... DVDs 19 Using PBC functions - PBC (Playback control 19 Playing in the unit 9 Location of controls and basic operations 10 Menu displays 13 Player Playing discs 15 Resuming playback - Screen setup 30 Custom settings - Repeat play/Shuffle play/ Search play 17 Viewing the disc information - Picture EQ 25 Locking discs - BTM 33 Storing manually 33 Receiving the stored stations 33 Tuning automatically 33 Receiving a station through a list - SYSTEM MENU 35 Using optional equipment 37 Switching the front/rear output...
... DVDs 19 Using PBC functions - PBC (Playback control 19 Playing in the unit 9 Location of controls and basic operations 10 Menu displays 13 Player Playing discs 15 Resuming playback - Screen setup 30 Custom settings - Repeat play/Shuffle play/ Search play 17 Viewing the disc information - Picture EQ 25 Locking discs - BTM 33 Storing manually 33 Receiving the stored stations 33 Tuning automatically 33 Receiving a station through a list - SYSTEM MENU 35 Using optional equipment 37 Switching the front/rear output...
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... select desired picture tone from preset settings according to the car interior/ambient light. • DVD level adjustment: balances the output level differences between PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS, and the volume level differences between disc and source. • EQ7: You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names to enhance the sound of the icons used in this manual is described below: Icon Meaning Functions...
... select desired picture tone from preset settings according to the car interior/ambient light. • DVD level adjustment: balances the output level differences between PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS, and the volume level differences between disc and source. • EQ7: You can also use the controls on the unit if they have the same or similar names to enhance the sound of the icons used in this manual is described below: Icon Meaning Functions...
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... sided double layer. continue to the REAR VIDEO OUT is available while the car is operating. The monitor connected to next page t 5 DVD A DVD contains both audio and visual data. Do not operate the unit or watch the monitor while driving. To maintain high sound quality Be careful not to 4 consecutive hours of playing time (8 hours for about an hour...
... sided double layer. continue to the REAR VIDEO OUT is available while the car is operating. The monitor connected to next page t 5 DVD A DVD contains both audio and visual data. Do not operate the unit or watch the monitor while driving. To maintain high sound quality Be careful not to 4 consecutive hours of playing time (8 hours for about an hour...
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... after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. ENTER SYSTEM MENU ATT DVD OFF SRC MODE TOP MENU + SOUND SETUP SYSTEM LIST ENTER - Setting the clock The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication. RESET button Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. Detach the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen. MENU PICTURE Z ×...
... after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. ENTER SYSTEM MENU ATT DVD OFF SRC MODE TOP MENU + SOUND SETUP SYSTEM LIST ENTER - Setting the clock The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication. RESET button Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. Detach the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen. MENU PICTURE Z ×...
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.... AUDIO (page 22) Changes the audio setting. Changes the subtitle language. ANGLE (page 23) Changes the angle. Operation message Menu operations differ depending on the item selected, and the buttons to be displayed. To set, press , then EENNTTEERR . To quit, pressSESTEUTPUP . AUDIO SETUP (page 32) Adjusts the output sound. CENTER ZOOM (page 24) Magnifies the picture. REPEAT (page 20) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/ all setup items. Play mode...
.... AUDIO (page 22) Changes the audio setting. Changes the subtitle language. ANGLE (page 23) Changes the angle. Operation message Menu operations differ depending on the item selected, and the buttons to be displayed. To set, press , then EENNTTEERR . To quit, pressSESTEUTPUP . AUDIO SETUP (page 32) Adjusts the output sound. CENTER ZOOM (page 24) Magnifies the picture. REPEAT (page 20) Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/ all setup items. Play mode...
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Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. OFF ATT DVD OFF SRC MODE TOP MENU + SOUND SETUP SYSTEM LIST ENTER - Player Playing discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. MENU PICTURE Z × Z EQ DSO AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE MENU EQ7 DVD u
Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. OFF ATT DVD OFF SRC MODE TOP MENU + SOUND SETUP SYSTEM LIST ENTER - Player Playing discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. MENU PICTURE Z × Z EQ DSO AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE MENU EQ7 DVD u
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... SETUP SYSTEM MENU AUDIO ATT DVD OFF SRC MODE TOP MENU + SOUND SETUP SYSTEM LIST ENTER - With VCDs, you can hear the instruments from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both speakers by selecting the left speakers. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with multilingual tracks, you can change the language. MENU PICTURE Z × Z EQ DSO AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE MENU EQ7 M/m If the DVD...
... SETUP SYSTEM MENU AUDIO ATT DVD OFF SRC MODE TOP MENU + SOUND SETUP SYSTEM LIST ENTER - With VCDs, you can hear the instruments from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both speakers by selecting the left speakers. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with multilingual tracks, you can change the language. MENU PICTURE Z × Z EQ DSO AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE MENU EQ7 M/m If the DVD...
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... LFE signal component being output. To turn off the Play mode menu Press (SETUP). Tip For Dolby Digital and DTS, "LFE" is applied. Adjusting the audio output level - When "DOLBY DIGITAL" is applied, the program format name and channel numbers appear as follows: Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear component × 2 DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 . 1 Front component × 2 + Center component × 1 LFE component × 1 *1 "PCM," "DTS," or "DOLBY DIGITAL" appears depending on the recorded audio format (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS). DVD level adjustment The audio output level for DVD video...
... LFE signal component being output. To turn off the Play mode menu Press (SETUP). Tip For Dolby Digital and DTS, "LFE" is applied. Adjusting the audio output level - When "DOLBY DIGITAL" is applied, the program format name and channel numbers appear as follows: Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear component × 2 DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 . 1 Front component × 2 + Center component × 1 LFE component × 1 *1 "PCM," "DTS," or "DOLBY DIGITAL" appears depending on the recorded audio format (PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS). DVD level adjustment The audio output level for DVD video...
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Setting the parental control on ENTER SETUP Number buttons ATT DVD OFF SRC MODE TOP MENU + SOUND SETUP SYSTEM LIST ENTER - MENU PICTURE Z × Z EQ DSO AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE MENU EQ7 1 2 4 5 7 8 CLEAR 0 3 6 + 9 DSPL VOL - M/m Restricted playback scenes are blocked or replaced with different scenes when a parental control compatible DVD is played. Locking discs - Parental control You can lock a disc, or set playback restrictions according to a predetermined level such as viewer age.
Setting the parental control on ENTER SETUP Number buttons ATT DVD OFF SRC MODE TOP MENU + SOUND SETUP SYSTEM LIST ENTER - MENU PICTURE Z × Z EQ DSO AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE MENU EQ7 1 2 4 5 7 8 CLEAR 0 3 6 + 9 DSPL VOL - M/m Restricted playback scenes are blocked or replaced with different scenes when a parental control compatible DVD is played. Locking discs - Parental control You can lock a disc, or set playback restrictions according to a predetermined level such as viewer age.
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Select this when you connect a wide-screen monitor or a monitor with a wide mode function. 4:3 LETTER BOX Displays a wide picture with "*" in the Setup menu, then select the desired setting item. OFF* Turns off . MONITOR TYPE Selects the aspect ratio of the screen. Select this when you leave the system in stop mode for the connected monitor. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (afterimage). SCREEN SAVER Turns the screen saver on and off...
Select this when you connect a wide-screen monitor or a monitor with a wide mode function. 4:3 LETTER BOX Displays a wide picture with "*" in the Setup menu, then select the desired setting item. OFF* Turns off . MONITOR TYPE Selects the aspect ratio of the screen. Select this when you leave the system in stop mode for the connected monitor. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (afterimage). SCREEN SAVER Turns the screen saver on and off...
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... rear signal components, see "Using the Setup menu" on page 22. DOLBY DIGITAL* Select this when the unit is connected to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). ON* Select this when the unit is connected to an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). WIDE RANGE Gives you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in the tables below are the default settings. SURROUND Select this when the unit is turned...
... rear signal components, see "Using the Setup menu" on page 22. DOLBY DIGITAL* Select this when the unit is connected to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). ON* Select this when the unit is connected to an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). WIDE RANGE Gives you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in the tables below are the default settings. SURROUND Select this when the unit is turned...
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Other functions Adjusting the sound characteristics You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader and subwoofer volume. SOUND ATT DVD OFF SRC MODE TOP MENU + SOUND SETUP SYSTEM LIST ENTER - MENU PICTURE Z × Z EQ DSO AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE MENU EQ7
Other functions Adjusting the sound characteristics You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader and subwoofer volume. SOUND ATT DVD OFF SRC MODE TOP MENU + SOUND SETUP SYSTEM LIST ENTER - MENU PICTURE Z × Z EQ DSO AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE MENU EQ7
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... is connected and played. "NORM" (z): to the recorded DVD audio format. DVD LVL*6 (DVD level) (page 23) To set position. - "OFF" (z): to not reinforce bass and treble. "OFF": to PAL or NTSC. DIM (Dimmer) To change the TV colour system to turn the AUX source display "ON" (z) or "OFF" (page 38). "AT" (z): to adjust the volume level between sources. AUX LVL*7 (Auxiliary level) To adjust the volume level for details): "z" indicates the default settings. This setting negates...
... is connected and played. "NORM" (z): to the recorded DVD audio format. DVD LVL*6 (DVD level) (page 23) To set position. - "OFF" (z): to not reinforce bass and treble. "OFF": to PAL or NTSC. DIM (Dimmer) To change the TV colour system to turn the AUX source display "ON" (z) or "OFF" (page 38). "AT" (z): to adjust the volume level between sources. AUX LVL*7 (Auxiliary level) To adjust the volume level for details): "z" indicates the default settings. This setting negates...
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... reverse the operative direction. To adjust the volume level of the steering column, you can connect optional Sony portable devices to mount the rotary commander on the rotary commander require a different operation from the main unit or the card remote commander. • PRESET/DISC control To select preset stations; buttons (rotate). • SEEK/AMS control The same as shown below. ATT SOUND PRESET/ DISC MODE SOURCE OFF DSPL...
... reverse the operative direction. To adjust the volume level of the steering column, you can connect optional Sony portable devices to mount the rotary commander on the rotary commander require a different operation from the main unit or the card remote commander. • PRESET/DISC control To select preset stations; buttons (rotate). • SEEK/AMS control The same as shown below. ATT SOUND PRESET/ DISC MODE SOURCE OFF DSPL...
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Zone × Zone You can set to have DVD audio/video output to the rear monitor, and output another source to next page t 39 This function is convenient when you want to enjoy radio, music playback, etc, in the front, and DVD playback in fire. Use of any other battery may be shorter, depending on the card remote commander become inactive: (ATT), (SRC) (SOURCE), (MODE), (VOL) +/-, (SYSTEM MENU), (LIST), (SOUND), (DSO), (EQ7). •...
Zone × Zone You can set to have DVD audio/video output to the rear monitor, and output another source to next page t 39 This function is convenient when you want to enjoy radio, music playback, etc, in the front, and DVD playback in fire. Use of any other battery may be shorter, depending on the card remote commander become inactive: (ATT), (SRC) (SOURCE), (MODE), (VOL) +/-, (SYSTEM MENU), (LIST), (SOUND), (DSO), (EQ7). •...
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...Power amplifier section Outputs Speaker impedance Maximum power output Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) 4 - 8 ohms 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) Wireless AV section (MEX-R5 only) Transmission frequencies 2,414, 2,432, 2,450, 2,468 MHz Modulation method FM modulation RF output power -1.2 dBm 42 General Outputs Inputs Tone controls Loudness Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensions Mass Supplied accessories Front audio/video output terminals Rear audio (Z×Z)/video output terminals (MEX-R1 only) Rear audio output terminal Subwoofer output terminal (mono) Optical digital...
...Power amplifier section Outputs Speaker impedance Maximum power output Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) 4 - 8 ohms 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) Wireless AV section (MEX-R5 only) Transmission frequencies 2,414, 2,432, 2,450, 2,468 MHz Modulation method FM modulation RF output power -1.2 dBm 42 General Outputs Inputs Tone controls Loudness Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensions Mass Supplied accessories Front audio/video output terminals Rear audio (Z×Z)/video output terminals (MEX-R1 only) Rear audio output terminal Subwoofer output terminal (mono) Optical digital...
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...) MDX-66XLP Source selector XA-C30 AUX-IN selector XA-300 Optical audio cable RC-104 US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. Optional accessories Overhead Monitor XVM-R70 Headrest Monitor XVM-H65 Mobile Monitor XVM-F65 (for MEX-R1) Mobile Monitor XVM-F65WL (for soldering certain parts. (more than 80 %) • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards...
...) MDX-66XLP Source selector XA-C30 AUX-IN selector XA-300 Optical audio cable RC-104 US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. Optional accessories Overhead Monitor XVM-R70 Headrest Monitor XVM-H65 Mobile Monitor XVM-F65 (for MEX-R1) Mobile Monitor XVM-F65WL (for soldering certain parts. (more than 80 %) • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards...
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...; The monitor is connected to the FRONT AUDIO/VIDEO OUT, and the parking cord (Light green) is not positioned correctly. t Place the transmitter in a stable place, otherwise its position and angle may change. • Installing the rear monitor in the screen. Picture does not fit in front of the second row is recommended. • Cancel the Zone × Zone function and use with a Sony MP3 compatible CD...
...; The monitor is connected to the FRONT AUDIO/VIDEO OUT, and the parking cord (Light green) is not positioned correctly. t Place the transmitter in a stable place, otherwise its position and angle may change. • Installing the rear monitor in the screen. Picture does not fit in front of the second row is recommended. • Cancel the Zone × Zone function and use with a Sony MP3 compatible CD...
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.... Radio reception The stations cannot be changed or turned off. • Use the DVD menu instead of the direct selection button on the card remote commander (page 19). • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of some problem. t Set the DSO mode to "ON" (page 36). t Set "LOCAL" to the power supply lead of the car aerial. • The auto aerial...
.... Radio reception The stations cannot be changed or turned off. • Use the DVD menu instead of the direct selection button on the card remote commander (page 19). • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits the changing of some problem. t Set the DSO mode to "ON" (page 36). t Set "LOCAL" to the power supply lead of the car aerial. • The auto aerial...
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... limited in a multi-channel format, such as a universal standard format for digital compression and decompression of still images for Standardization (ISO), JPEG is the same as Film based or Video based software. Audio information is a recordable and rewritable disc with the DVD. DVD-RW A DVD-RW is recorded in the case of Video mode. VR (Video Recording) mode enables various programming and editing functions, some of...
... limited in a multi-channel format, such as a universal standard format for digital compression and decompression of still images for Standardization (ISO), JPEG is the same as Film based or Video based software. Audio information is a recordable and rewritable disc with the DVD. DVD-RW A DVD-RW is recorded in the case of Video mode. VR (Video Recording) mode enables various programming and editing functions, some of...