Sony MEX-SDI User manual

SONYa
MGIMS/FWAM
Compact Disc
Player
3-242-048-l 1 (1)
Operating instructions S
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones m
Owner’s Record
MEX-SD/
0 2002 Sony Corporation

Warning Welcome!
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device. uursuant to Part I5 of the FCC Rules
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses. and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions. may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on.
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receive1
is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes ot
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
Thank you fat- purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player.
FEATURING:
l “Memory Stick” slot equipped.
l “MagicGate Mcmot-y Stick” (“MC Memory~
Stick” in the papcs that follow.) and “Memory
Stick” compatibility.
l ATRAC3 file olavback recorded on an “MC
Memory Stick’.. i; possible.
l MP3 file playback recorded on a disc is
possible.
l CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added
can be played (page 47 ).
l Discs recorded in Multi Ses\,ion (CD-Extra,
Mixed CD, etc.) can be played. depending on
the recording method t tpagc 48 1.
l Car G-PROTECTON.
l Optional CD/MD units (both chmnget-a and
players)‘:“.
l ID3 tag;:‘2 version I information (displayed
when an MP.? file is played).
l CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD
TEXT disc’::3 is played).
l Supplied controller accessory
Card remote commander RM-X I3 I
l Optional controller accessory
Wireless rotary commander RM-X5S
. I This unit works with Sony products only
2 103 fag is an MP3 file that contains information
abouf album name, artist name, track name, efc.
.3 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes
information such as the disc name, arffsf name,
and track names. This fnformahon is recorded on
the disc.
This manual explains how to operate the supplied
card remote comn~ander.
Illustrations in this manual may differ from the
actual device.
2

inally developed for
Walkman and performs supreme skip-free
against shocks. Car G-PROTECTION is
designed and tuned for car audio based on the
technology of original G-PROTECTION. Car G-
PROTECTION creates comfortable audio
reproduction with supreme skip-free and the
same time, it extends the concept and the value of
G-PROTECTION from Walkman to car audio.
(a) Refocus within 0.5 sec.. if there is a missed
data.
Car G-PROTECTION performs supreme skip-
free but it doesn’t mean that it can guarantee the
perfect skip-free. Some skips may occur by
continuous vibration and/or the installation
condition of the master unit.
=“MagicGate Memory Stick
Stick,” Q+ are trademarks o
Corporatton.
e “MagicGate” and
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
e “Cyber-shot” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
e “Walkman” is a trademark of Sonv
Corporation.
e “OpenMG Jukebox” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
* “SonicStage” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
e All other trademarks and registered trademarks
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
READY
The “XM Ready” logo indicates that this product
will control a Sony XM tuner module (sold
separately).
Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer
for details on the XM tuner module.
For instructions on XM tuner operation, please
refer to the XIV tuner module’s included
instruction manual.

Locationof controls ................
Generaltop menudisplay. ...........
.6
.9
10
12
14
15
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Listening to ATRAC.? files in
“MG Memory Stick”. ............
Listening toradio ..................
Selectingthedisplay mode
anddisplaypattern. ..............
Displaying/storing astatic imagefrom a
“Memory Stick”. ................
d
t.....................2 0
Settingtheclock andthecalendar....... .20
18
9
Playing adisc ....................... .21
Playing an“MG Memory Stick” ........ .22
Playing thetracksin “MG Memory Stick”
automatically ..................... .22
Display items ....................... .23
Playing tracksrepeatedly
- RepeatPlay. ................... .24
Playing tracksin randomorder
- Shuffle Play ................... .24
Labeling aCD
- Disc Memo* ................... .25
Locating atrack/disc by name
-List-up’“. ...................... .26
+ Functions available with optional CD/MD unit
adi
Storing stationsautomatically
- BestTuuing Memory &TM).
Display items. . .
lIeceiving thestoredstations.
Storing only desiredstations
Storing stationnames
- StationMemo. . . . .
Tuning in a stationthrough alist
- List-up . . . . .
~~
Customizing awall paper
-Wall Paper. ~. . . .
Settingapanoramaimage
- Panorama . . .
Settingajacket picture
-Jacket Pit . , . . .
Settingaclip motion
--.-ClipMolion. .
Displaying animageasaslide show
- Slide Show. . . .
Deleting thepicture data
- PictureDel. . . . .
Settingthedisplay characters
-Char Setup . . . .
.26
.27
.?7
.28
.2?
.29
.30
32
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35
.37
.37
.38

Adjusting the sonr~lcharacteristics . .39
Quickly atlenuatingthesound . . .39
Changingthe SOLIMI and display settings
-Menu..........................40
Setting theDynrtrnic SoundstageOrganizer
(DSQ) . . ~. . . .4J
Settingtheequalizer(EQ7) . . . .4I
Adjusting thefront andrearvolume . . . .42
Adjusting thevolwne of
t11c subwoofe~~s) . . . . , .43
Comlectingauxiliary audioecpipment . .44
Maintenance. . .45
Renro\Gngtheunit .46
Precautions .46
Noteson discs . .47
About MP3 files. . .48
On “Memory Stick” .49
Specifications. . .Sl
Troubleshooting. .52
Error displays/Messages. .53
Index. . . . ,555

;‘:l When m optional CD&ID unit is connected,
To selectthe source.
2-i
“ALlr is not displayed.
After turning off the ignition, be sure to press
(OFF) on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off
Ihe clock display.
Orherwise, the clock display does not turn of%
andcausesbatterydrain.
Tapto:
Open/closeIhe front panel.
Pressandhold to:
Openthefront panelandthedisc tray.
ig$ To selectthedisplay mode.
Selectingradio stations,theitemsto be
1O,‘sl,
kc, open/closethedisc tray.

To storestations,receivestoredstalionl;.
To display thegraphicmenus.
itcll thedisplay patterns.
If the u17itis turned off by pressing (OFF) for
2 seconds, it cannot be operated with the card remote
commander onless (SOURCE) on the unif is pressed
lo reactivate the unit first.
See “Replacing the lithium battery” on page 45 for
details on how IOreplace the balteries.

p .~p$m 10enterthegeneraltop nmms, thenselectIhecategory01menu.In thegeneralmenu
&$a>~ YOU cansAe~tvariotls settings.To select,yms C-R). ‘Torelum to apreviousoperation,
press(BACK). To completerheseltin, L
= wd return to thenormal display,press(MENU.
lay
P
Display setting
charactersetting
Precisesettingsfor soundquality
Example:BeepON
The displayed item will differ depend&) on the source.

ssCOPEN/CLOSE).
The front panel opens.
If you play a disc that has not clicked in the
disc tray, the disc may be damaged.
Playback starts after the disc tray and front
panel closes.
* Do not place more than I disc on the disc tray
* The disc tray and front pane/ closes automatically
after the caution alarm beeps.
e If you close the disc tray without a CD in the d/sac
trax the unit will make some noise. This is not a
malfunction.
lf you press and hold (OPENICLOSE~ offhe fror!tpane/
for more than I second, the front panel opens
firsirsf,
then the disc Iray opens.
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Press cm) repeatedly until “c$ (CD
icon)” or “CD” appears.

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Press(OPEN/CLOSE>Ior I second.
Alternatively, press(OPEN/CLOSE)to first open
thefront pauel,thenpress& (OF’l3WXOZYE)on
thedisc tray.
x-clr@ kc
Pressdown thecenterspindle,andlift up the
edgeof thedisc hy the rclicf in thedisc tray.
Pressup or down andhold the I
andreleaseatthedesiredpoint. illever,
Press LIP or down the I
eachtrack).
Tocontinuously skip tracks,pressupor dowu
onceandpressupor down againwithin 1second
(andhold) the I lever.
na file is played)
press LIP or downthe
le “Album” is displayediu
thelower right of thedisplay (oncefor each
album).
To continuously skip albums,pressup or dowu
onceaudpressupor down againwithiu I second
(andhold) the lever.

rem3 (OPEN/CLOSE).
The front panel opens. *
Insert the ‘WlG Memory Stick” in thecorrect
direction.
0 Do )?otforcefully remove the ?VlGMemory Stick.”
0 Be careM that the “P/G Memory Stick” does noi
spring out from the unit and drop.
T&Y
When “‘UiSAuto’ is set to “CVJ,”playback starts
automatically (page 22j.
tii it
The ‘Memory Stick” access lamp lights up,
then the front panel closes automatically after
the caution alarm beeps.
“ a
Playback starts.

Pws up or down the VOL lever.
tick” i
Press (S2m repeatedly until “ ELl (MG-
MS icon)” or “MS” nppems.
Push in the “MC Memory Stick” momentarily,
lhen remove it.
Press up or down and hold the
and release at the desired point. lever,
Press LIP or down the lever (once for
each track).
To locate the next track
To locate the previous track
or the ~a~i~~in~ point of the
~~~Trenttrack
To continuously skip tracks, press up or down

station is stored (page 28).
The number button (a to a) on the card
remote commander can also be selected.
k”a
Press (OFF).
Press up or ciown the

\XM canselectfrom 5 different display modes.Youcanalsoselectvariousdisplay patternsin Standard
mode.Spectrumanalyzermode.Panorama/Wallpapermode,andScreenSavermode.
format& st~chassousce,tracknumber,elapsedplaying time, disc name,track
name,andsoundsettings.You candisplay itemssuchasanicon of tbc sourceon theleft sideof the
display,spectrumanalyzer01’wall paperin smaller sizein thecenterof thedisplay.
Displays apre-storedspectrumanalyzersettingon the whole screen.
Displays pre-storedstaticimagesor staticpictures in a“Memory Stick” OHthewhole screen

sper (Displaysawall paperonthewholescreen)
Playsbackapre-storedanimation.
The display changesto theSlide showmodeonly when theslide showis set.The display osually
changesto theClock modewithout theslide showsetting.
Displays playbackor radio receptioninformation andclock
I _...-- .- --
Displays asaslide showthepicturesin a“Memory Stick.”

‘* You cannot select any display pattern in the Clock/
Slide show mode.
When switching only thedisplay pattern,press
(sc-IIF*) uutil “Image” appearson thedisplay
lower right, audpressup or down the
lever while “1nx~ge”is displayed.(If sourceis
MIX, you do not needto press0.)

Imagedata(JPEG,BMP, GIF, PNG) storedin “Memory Stick” canbedisplayed/storedin thedisplayof
this unit.
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Theimageformat andsizewhich canbedisplayedis:
JPEG: 1,600x 1,200dotsor less
BMP, GIF, PWG:640x 480 dotsor less
GIF animationfile: 160 x 120dotsor less,up to 10f’rames(54 x 83dot?or less,up to 20 frames)
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The imageformat andsizewhich canbedisplayedis:
JWG: 1,600x 1,200dotsor less
BMP, GIF, PNG: 640x4.80dotsor less

The image fbrmat and size which can be displqecl is:
PEG: 1,600 x I.200 clots or less
JPEG: 1,600 x 1,200 clots or less
B&W, GF, PNG: 640 x 480 dots or less
Images you processed on your computer may not be displayed

Beforeoperatingtheunit for thefirst time, or
afterreplacingthecarbattery or changingthe
connections,you mustresettheunit.
Presstheresexbutton with apointedobject,such
asaball-point pen.
After theresetis complete,thepre-storedimages
aredisplayed.Press(iK%G%)onthecardremote
commanderto showtheclock displayandsetthe
clock andcalendar.
* Pressing the reset button will erase the clock
calendar setting and some stored contents.
* The unit starts to perform initial setling for IO
seconds after you press the reset buttof). During
this, do not insert a disc or “Memory Stick,”
othetwise the unit may not be reset. Should this
occur, press the reset button again.
* The unit makes some noise during the initial
settings, this is not a malfunction.
The clock usesa i2-hour digital indication
~~~ontll/~~ay/Ye~lrTime).
The factory settingis “01101~~00201:OOAM.”
or ly to
ne you press@,the numberof the
monthincreases.
Eachtime you press4, thenumberof the
The settingsfor clock and calendararestored,
andthedisplay returnsto thenormal display.
Note
/f your car has no ACC position, turn on the power of
this unit first, then set the clock and the calendar.
0 ‘;4R/I”or “PM” toggles a~1fon7hx//y depending on
your time setting.
* Youcan set the year from 2000 to2093