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... details. DVD, VCD, Super Audio CD*1, CD playback t page 6 Compatible with various disc formats. 2000MP3, 2000WMA Can play up to 2,000 tracks*2 recorded on track length and recorded sampling rate. "DVD VIDEO," "DVD-R," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," and "DVD+RW" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in MP3/WMA format. Before operating this unit, read this Sony Multi Disc Player. t page...
... details. DVD, VCD, Super Audio CD*1, CD playback t page 6 Compatible with various disc formats. 2000MP3, 2000WMA Can play up to 2,000 tracks*2 recorded on track length and recorded sampling rate. "DVD VIDEO," "DVD-R," "DVD-RW," "DVD+R," and "DVD+RW" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in MP3/WMA format. Before operating this unit, read this Sony Multi Disc Player. t page...
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...22 Configuring audio settings 22 Changing the audio language/format. . . . . . 23 Checking the program format 23 Adjusting the audio output level - DVD level 24 Magnifying pictures 24 Adjusting the picture quality - LIST 30 Selecting a track/image/video file 30 Selecting a file type 30 Viewing audio disc ...setup 40 Basic operation of visual setup 36 Language setup for Super Audio CD 31 Selecting a playback layer 31 Selecting the sound quality 32 Advanced Operations - BTM 32 Storing manually 32 Receiving stored stations 33 RDS 33 Overview 33 Setting AF and TA 33 Selecting...
...22 Configuring audio settings 22 Changing the audio language/format. . . . . . 23 Checking the program format 23 Adjusting the audio output level - DVD level 24 Magnifying pictures 24 Adjusting the picture quality - LIST 30 Selecting a track/image/video file 30 Selecting a file type 30 Viewing audio disc ...setup 40 Basic operation of visual setup 36 Language setup for Super Audio CD 31 Selecting a playback layer 31 Selecting the sound quality 32 Advanced Operations - BTM 32 Storing manually 32 Receiving stored stations 33 RDS 33 Overview 33 Setting AF and TA 33 Selecting...
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Using Optional Equipment Auxiliary audio equipment 43 CD changer 44 Rotary commander RM-X4S 45 Additional Information Precautions 46 Notes on discs 46 Playback order of MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX® files 47 About MP3 files 47 About WMA files 47 About JPEG files 47 About DivX® files 47 Maintenance 48 Removing the unit 48 Specifications 49 Troubleshooting 50 Error displays/Messages 52 Glossary 53 Language code/area code list 55 Index 56 For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. 5
Using Optional Equipment Auxiliary audio equipment 43 CD changer 44 Rotary commander RM-X4S 45 Additional Information Precautions 46 Notes on discs 46 Playback order of MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX® files 47 About MP3 files 47 About WMA files 47 About JPEG files 47 About DivX® files 47 Maintenance 48 Removing the unit 48 Specifications 49 Troubleshooting 50 Error displays/Messages 52 Glossary 53 Language code/area code list 55 Index 56 For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. 5
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... unit can play various video/audio discs. Playable discs and symbols used in manual Disc format Disc logo DVD VIDEO DVD-R*1 DVD-R DL*1 (Video mode/VR mode) DVD-RW*1 (Video mode/VR mode) VIDEO DVD+R*1 DVD+R DL*1 DVD+RW*1 Video CD (Ver. 1.0/1.1/2.0) Super Audio CD Audio CD AUDIO CD-ROM*2 CD-R*2 CD-RW*2 *1 Audio files can also be stored. For details, see page 7. *2 Video...
... unit can play various video/audio discs. Playable discs and symbols used in manual Disc format Disc logo DVD VIDEO DVD-R*1 DVD-R DL*1 (Video mode/VR mode) DVD-RW*1 (Video mode/VR mode) VIDEO DVD+R*1 DVD+R DL*1 DVD+RW*1 Video CD (Ver. 1.0/1.1/2.0) Super Audio CD Audio CD AUDIO CD-ROM*2 CD-R*2 CD-RW*2 *1 Audio files can also be stored. For details, see page 7. *2 Video...
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...manual File type Storable disc type MP3 audio file WMA audio file JPEG image file DivX® video file DATA DVDs DVD-ROM DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DATA CDs CD-ROM CD-R CD-RW Tip For details on the monitor screen. Unsupported discs The following chart shows the supported compression formats, their recorded condition. DVDs...region code 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 DVD, the message "Playback prohibited by area...
...manual File type Storable disc type MP3 audio file WMA audio file JPEG image file DivX® video file DATA DVDs DVD-ROM DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DATA CDs CD-ROM CD-R CD-RW Tip For details on the monitor screen. Unsupported discs The following chart shows the supported compression formats, their recorded condition. DVDs...region code 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 DVD, the message "Playback prohibited by area...
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..., 35, 40, 43, 44 To adjust the volume/adjust a setting (rotate); change the source (Radio/Disc/ AUX). Instructions in this manual generally describe the controls on ; qa qs qd qf MEX-DV1000 qg Front panel removed qh qj qk RESET Refer to those on the main unit if they have the same or...
..., 35, 40, 43, 44 To adjust the volume/adjust a setting (rotate); change the source (Radio/Disc/ AUX). Instructions in this manual generally describe the controls on ; qa qs qd qf MEX-DV1000 qg Front panel removed qh qj qk RESET Refer to those on the main unit if they have the same or...
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... card remote commander J SEEK -/+ buttons 15, 17, 18, 19 Disc: To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press); find a station manually (press and hold ). Radio: To receive stored stations (press); P RESET button 12 Q Z (eject) button 15, 16 To eject the disc. store stations (press and hold )..... select the unit*3. R Disc slot 14, 16 To insert the disc. *1 When a Super Audio CD/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ DivX is played. *2 Operation differs depending on the disc (page 15, 17). *3 When a CD changer is connected. *4 If the changer is connected, operation is different (page 44). 9 K SYSTEM...
... card remote commander J SEEK -/+ buttons 15, 17, 18, 19 Disc: To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press); find a station manually (press and hold ). Radio: To receive stored stations (press); P RESET button 12 Q Z (eject) button 15, 16 To eject the disc. store stations (press and hold )..... select the unit*3. R Disc slot 14, 16 To insert the disc. *1 When a Super Audio CD/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ DivX is played. *2 Operation differs depending on the disc (page 15, 17). *3 When a CD changer is connected. *4 If the changer is connected, operation is different (page 44). 9 K SYSTEM...
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...press and hold momentarily); select the unit*3. M DVD playback setting buttons (AUDIO): 15, 23 To change the audio language/format. (For VCD/CD/MP3/WMA, to the previous display; Q reverse/fast-forward disc (press and hold ).*2 Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold). O DSPL (Display) ....) (SUBTITLE): 15 To change the subtitle language. (ANGLE): 15 To change the viewing angle. (TOP MENU): 15 To open the top menu on a DVD. (MENU): 15 To open the play mode/visual setup menu. N VISUAL SETUP button 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32...
...press and hold momentarily); select the unit*3. M DVD playback setting buttons (AUDIO): 15, 23 To change the audio language/format. (For VCD/CD/MP3/WMA, to the previous display; Q reverse/fast-forward disc (press and hold ).*2 Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold). O DSPL (Display) ....) (SUBTITLE): 15 To change the subtitle language. (ANGLE): 15 To change the viewing angle. (TOP MENU): 15 To open the top menu on a DVD. (MENU): 15 To open the play mode/visual setup menu. N VISUAL SETUP button 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31, 32...
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... press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen. For details, see the supplied installation/ connections manual. Preparing the card remote commander Before using the displays that this manual includes instructions concerning displays on the unit and/or the optional monitor. Note Be sure to install the optional monitor...
... press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen. For details, see the supplied installation/ connections manual. Preparing the card remote commander Before using the displays that this manual includes instructions concerning displays on the unit and/or the optional monitor. Note Be sure to install the optional monitor...
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... procedure until the desired band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW) appears. To tune automatically Press (SEEK) -/+. To tune manually Press and hold (SEEK) -/+ to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) -/+ repeatedly to fine adjust to the radio SOURCE... "TUNER" appears. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired station is received. Tip For details on page 32. A B A Radio band/Function B Frequency* * While receiving an RDS station, program service name appears. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. With the card remote commander Use (SRC) instead of (SOURCE...
... procedure until the desired band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW) appears. To tune automatically Press (SEEK) -/+. To tune manually Press and hold (SEEK) -/+ to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) -/+ repeatedly to fine adjust to the radio SOURCE... "TUNER" appears. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired station is received. Tip For details on page 32. A B A Radio band/Function B Frequency* * While receiving an RDS station, program service name appears. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. With the card remote commander Use (SRC) instead of (SOURCE...
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...appears on the main unit. To change the sound quality of frequency on the number buttons ((1) to (6)). Note For Super Audio CDs consisting of only a Super Audio CD layer, that you try to prevent an accident. Tip The setting in visual setup will be replaced. The setting is played ... station on the main unit. With the main unit Press (SOURCE) instead of (SRC), rotate the volume control dial instead of setting. Storing manually 1 While receiving the station that layer is configurable both from FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW. 2 Press (SYSTEM SETUP). The number button indication appears ...
...appears on the main unit. To change the sound quality of frequency on the number buttons ((1) to (6)). Note For Super Audio CDs consisting of only a Super Audio CD layer, that you try to prevent an accident. Tip The setting in visual setup will be replaced. The setting is played ... station on the main unit. With the main unit Press (SOURCE) instead of (SRC), rotate the volume control dial instead of setting. Storing manually 1 While receiving the station that layer is configurable both from FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW. 2 Press (SYSTEM SETUP). The number button indication appears ...
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... program signal. AF, TA OFF: Deactivates both AF and TA. Receiving stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to retune the same station manually. "TP" lights up while such a station is received. *2 While receiving the RDS station, " *" is displayed on the country/region, ...with the strongest signal in a network. TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Program) Provides current traffic information/programs. Any information/program received, will not work if the signal strength is not transmitting RDS data. TA ON: Activates TA and deactivates AF. If you can...
... program signal. AF, TA OFF: Deactivates both AF and TA. Receiving stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to retune the same station manually. "TP" lights up while such a station is received. *2 While receiving the RDS station, " *" is displayed on the country/region, ...with the strongest signal in a network. TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Program) Provides current traffic information/programs. Any information/program received, will not work if the signal strength is not transmitting RDS data. TA ON: Activates TA and deactivates AF. If you can...
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...be played without finalization. • DVD+RW - Multi Session For DATA DVDs - folders (albums): 256 (including root and empty folders). - displayable characters for some playback features may occur inside the lenses and display of : - For details, see the manual supplied with a commercially available cleaning... following malfunctions may become less than 2,000). - Since this unit. • DVD-R/DVD-R DL (in video mode/VR mode) • DVD-RW in video mode • DVD+R/DVD+R DL • CD-R • CD-RW The following discs can be played on a dashboard/rear tray. • Do...
...be played without finalization. • DVD+RW - Multi Session For DATA DVDs - folders (albums): 256 (including root and empty folders). - displayable characters for some playback features may occur inside the lenses and display of : - For details, see the manual supplied with a commercially available cleaning... following malfunctions may become less than 2,000). - Since this unit. • DVD-R/DVD-R DL (in video mode/VR mode) • DVD-RW in video mode • DVD+R/DVD+R DL • CD-R • CD-RW The following discs can be played on a dashboard/rear tray. • Do...
Operating Instructions
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...this unit (page 6, 46). • Press Z to "OFF." t Perform manual tuning. t Set "MONO ON" (page 42). An FM program broadcast in... (page 33). MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX files do not function. Press the RESET button (page 12). Radio reception The stations cannot be received. During FM reception...received. • The station does not specify the program type. 51 The disc will not go up. Resume playback or multi-disc resume playback (page 38) has taken effect. a disc recorded in another station. Enter "5776" in the expansion format (DATA CD), or the UDF Bridge format (DATA DVD...
...this unit (page 6, 46). • Press Z to "OFF." t Perform manual tuning. t Set "MONO ON" (page 42). An FM program broadcast in... (page 33). MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX files do not function. Press the RESET button (page 12). Radio reception The stations cannot be received. During FM reception...received. • The station does not specify the program type. 51 The disc will not go up. Resume playback or multi-disc resume playback (page 38) has taken effect. a disc recorded in another station. Enter "5776" in the expansion format (DATA CD), or the UDF Bridge format (DATA DVD...
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... *1 If an error occurs during automatic tuning. t See the supplied installation/connections manual to remove the disc. t Press .m/M> while the program service name is reading...the problem began. 52 t Insert the magazine in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If the error indication remains on the list. READ The unit is ... connection. t Press the RESET button (page 12). t Insert a music CD in the MP3/WMA/ JPEG/DivX files. t Load the disc, then select it may be ...disc is complete. The DVD playback is not written in this unit. • The disc is damaged ...
... *1 If an error occurs during automatic tuning. t See the supplied installation/connections manual to remove the disc. t Press .m/M> while the program service name is reading...the problem began. 52 t Insert the magazine in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If the error indication remains on the list. READ The unit is ... connection. t Press the RESET button (page 12). t Insert a music CD in the MP3/WMA/ JPEG/DivX files. t Load the disc, then select it may be ...disc is complete. The DVD playback is not written in this unit. • The disc is damaged ...