Sony MEX-DV2100 User manual

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2007 Sony Corporation
MEX-DV2100
3-276-513-21 (1)
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UA
Multi Disc Player
Multi Disc Player
Многодисковый
проигрыватель

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Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard. 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.
CAUTION
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
:CLASS 1M VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
This label is located on the drive unit’s internal
chassis.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
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.
Applicable accessory: Remote commander
Disposal of waste batteries
(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
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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On safety
• Comply with the traffic laws in your country.
• For your safety, the monitor connected to the
FRONT VIDEO OUT turns off automatically
when the parking brake is not applied.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function
(page 48).
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,
see page 49.
After resetting the unit, if you fail to set the
initial speaker setup correctly due to time out
or a mistake, the settings can be reconfigured
in other menus. To set the speaker connection
status, see page 42. To set the listening
position, see page 40.
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 FRONT
VIDEO OUT automatically disappear after
displaying the following caution.
The monitor connected to the REAR VIDEO
OUT is active while the car is in motion.
The pictures on the screen are turned off and
the karaoke mode is deactivated, but audio
source can be heard.
Do not operate the unit or watch the monitor
while driving.
Video blocked for your
safety.
Karaoke function blocked.

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Table of Contents
Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Copyrights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Playable discs and symbols used in this
manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Location and function of controls . . . . . . . . . .10
Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Card remote commander RM-X162 . . . . . .12
Getting Started
Installing the unit and an optional
monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Performing initial setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Preparing the card remote
commander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Attaching the front panel. . . . . . . . . . 15
Basic Operations
Playing video discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing audio discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Listening to the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Enjoying Surround Sound
Creating an ideal field for multi-channel
sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Advanced Operations — Discs
Playing DivX®/JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
DivX®video playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
JPEG image playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Using PBC functions — Playback control. . . .23
Using play mode menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Viewing time/text information of the disc . . . .25
Configuring audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing the audio language/format. . . . . . 26
Checking the program format . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting the audio output level
— DVD level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Magnifying pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adjusting the picture quality
— Picture EQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Customizing the picture quality . . . . . . . . . 28
Locking discs — Parental control . . . . . . . . . . 29
Activating parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Changing the area and its movie rating
level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Direct search play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Multi-channel output of 2-channel sources
— Pro Logic II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Enjoying karaoke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Listing up tracks/images/video files
— LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Selecting a track/image/video file. . . . . . . . 34
Selecting a file type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Viewing audio disc information . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Configuring playback settings for Super Audio
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Selecting a playback layer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Selecting the sound quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Advanced Operations — Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 36
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Receiving stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setting AF and TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Selecting PTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
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Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound characteristics
— SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Enjoying sophisticated sound functions
— X-DSP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Creating a virtual center speaker
— CSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Optimizing sound for the listening position
— Intelligent Time Alignment . . . . . . . . . . 40
Precisely calibrating the listening position
— Intelligent Time Alignment Tune . . . . . 40
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ7 Tune. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Speaker configuration and volume setup. . . . . 42
Settings
Visual setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Basic operation of visual setup . . . . . . . . . . 43
Language setup for display or
soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Display setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Custom setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Audio setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Resetting all settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
System setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Basic operation of system setup . . . . . . . . . 47
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using Optional Equipment
Auxiliary equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Rotary commander RM-X4S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Playback order of MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX®
files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
About WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
About JPEG files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
About DivX®files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Removing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Language code/area code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Multi Disc
Player. Before operating this unit, read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
Features
Follow the page reference for details.
*1 Depending on track length and recorded sampling
rate.
*2 Unavailable when another optional device is
connected to the BUS CONTROL IN terminal.
DVD, VCD, Super Audio CD, CD playback
tpage 8
Compatible with various disc formats.
2000MP3, 2000WMA
Can play up to 2,000 tracks*1recorded on
DVD-R DL in MP3/WMA format.
Multi-disc resume playback
tpage 45
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.
For surround sound such as Dolby Digital,
Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS surround, multi-
channel of Super Audio CD, etc., and allows for
the 5.1-channel sound system by connecting an
amplifier and speakers.
tpage 32
Produces 5 full-bandwidth output channels
from 2-channel sources, using an advanced,
high-purity matrix surround decoder.
tpage 39
Sony’s new sound engine creates an ideal in-car
sound field with digital signal processing.
tpage 39
Creates a virtual center speaker and simulates
multi-channel sound field without a center
speaker.
tpage 40
Changes the localization of the sound by
delaying the sound output from each speaker,
and provides the feeling of being in the center
of the sound field, wherever you sit in the car.
tpage 39, 41
7 preset equalizer curves, which can be further
customized by tuning 7 different bands.
tpage 28
Picture tone selectable from preset settings
according to the car’s interior/ambient light.
tpage 33
You can connect a microphone (not supplied)
and enjoy karaoke.
tpage 51
Allows connection of a portable audio device
(analog connection).
REAR-AUX IN (Lite)
tpage 51
The BUS AUDIO IN/AUX AUDIO IN
terminals*2on 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.

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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
under U.S. Patent #'s:
5,451,942; 5,956,674;
5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S.
and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS
and DTS Digital Surround are registered
trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are
trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
“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
Manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” 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.

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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.
*1 Audio files can also be stored. For details, see page 9.
*2 Video/image files can also be stored. For details, see page 9.
Note
“DVD” may be used in this manual as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs, and DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs.
Disc symbol in manual Disc format Disc logo
VIDEO
DVD VIDEO
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)
AUDIO
Super Audio CD
Audio CD
CD-ROM*2
CD-R*2
CD-RW*2

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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.
Tip
For details on compression formats, see page 55.
Unsupported discs
The following discs cannot be played on this unit.
•8cm(31/4in) discs
• 12 cm (4 3/4in) discs utilizing only the inner 8 cm (3 1/4in) 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
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.
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.
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.
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
DVD+R DL
DVD+RW
DATA CDs
CD-ROM
CD-R
CD-RW
WMA audio file
JPEG image file
DivX®video file
Region code
ALL

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Location and function of controls
Main unit
Front panel removed
Refer to the pages listed for details.
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.
AOFF button 14, 16, 18, 23
To power off/stop the source (press); shut off
completely (press and hold).
Bm(Microphone) button 33
To activate the karaoke mode.
CVolume control dial/SOUND/ENTER
button 14, 27, 33, 34, 36, 38, 39, 41,
42, 47, 51, 52
To adjust the volume/adjust a setting (rotate);
open the sound menu/apply a setting (press).
DSOURCE button 14, 15, 20, 36, 52
To power on; change the source (Radio/Disc/
AUX).
EDisplay window
OFF OPEN
DSPL AF / TA
SEEK SEEK
ALBUM REP SHUF
AUX
PUSH SOUND/
ENTER
123456
MODE
SETUP
LIST
SOURCE
SYSTEM
PTY
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FAUX input jack 51
To connect a portable audio device.
GOPEN button 15, 16, 17, 18
HLIST/PTY (Program Type) button 34,
38
To list up*1; select PTY in RDS.
IReceptor for the card remote
commander
JSEEK –/+ buttons 17, 19, 20, 22
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).
KSYSTEM SETUP button 27, 35, 36, 41,
42, 47, 51, 52
To open the system setup menu.
LMODE button 20, 36, 52
To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW);
select an auxiliary device*3.
MDSPL (Display) button 25, 37, 51
To change display items.
NNumber buttons
Disc:
(1): bREP 16, 17, 30, 52
(2): SHUF B 16, 17, 30, 52
(3)/(4): ALBUM –/+ (V/v) 16, 17, 19,
22, 52
To skip an album or folder/move the
cursor (press); skip albums or folders
continuously (press and hold).*4
(6): u(play/pause) 16, 17, 18, 19, 22
To start/pause playback.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
OAF (Alternative Frequencies)/TA
(Traffic Announcement) button 37, 38
To set AF and TA in RDS.
PRESET button 14
QZ (eject) button 17, 18
To eject the disc.
RDisc slot 16, 18
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 17,
19).
*3 When two auxiliary devices are used.
*4 If the changer is connected, operation is different
(page 52).

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Card remote commander RM-X162
Refer to the pages listed for details.
Remove the insulation film before use (page 15).
AOFF button 14, 16, 18, 23
To power off/stop the source (press); shut off
completely (press and hold).
BNumber buttons 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30,
31, 32, 36, 38
Disc:
To locate a title/chapter/track.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
CCLEAR button 29, 32
To delete an entered number.
DSYSTEM SETUP button 27, 35, 36, 41,
42, 47, 51, 52
To open the system setup menu.
ELIST/PTY (Program Type) button 34,
38
To list up*1; select PTY in RDS.
FSOUND button 33, 39, 40
To open the sound menu.
Z
X
Z
OFF ATT
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
MENUCLEAR
SYSTEM SETUP
LIST/PTY
SOUND
PICTURE
VISUAL SETUP
DSPL
TOP MENU
1
0
23
VOL
EQ
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SRC MODE
ENTER
PLII
AF/TA
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4
5
6
7
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GPICTURE EQ button 28
To select the picture quality.
Hu(Play/Pause) button 16, 17, 18, 19,
22
To start/pause playback.
I.m/M> buttons 17, 19, 20,
22
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).
JSRC (Source) button 20, 36, 52
To power on; change the source (Radio/Disc/
AUX).
KMODE button 20, 36, 52
To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW);
select an auxiliary device*3.
LATT (Attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound (to cancel, press
again).
MDVD playback setting buttons
(AUDIO): 17, 26
To change the audio language/format.
(For VCD/CD/MP3/WMA, to change the
audio channel.)
(SUBTITLE): 17
To change the subtitle language.
(ANGLE): 17
To change the viewing angle.
(TOP MENU): 17
To open the top menu on a DVD.
(MENU): 17
To open the menu on a disc.
NVISUAL SETUP button 23, 26, 27, 28,
29, 31, 32, 35, 36, 40, 43
To open the play mode/visual setup menu.
ODSPL (Display) button 25, 37, 51
To change display items.
PO(Return) button 23, 24, 29, 30, 35,
40, 43
To return to the previous display; return to
the menu on a VCD*4.
Q</M/m/,(Cursor)/ENTER buttons
To move the cursor and apply a setting.
RPLII (Pro Logic II) button 32
To select a Pro Logic II mode.
Sm(Microphone) button 33
To activate the karaoke mode.
TVOL (Volume) +/– buttons
To adjust the volume.
UAF (Alternative Frequencies)/TA
(Traffic Announcement) button 37, 38
To set AF and TA in RDS.
*1 When a Super Audio CD/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/
DivX is played.
*2 Operation differs depending on the disc (page 17,
19).
*3 When two auxiliary devices are used.
*4 When playing with PBC function.
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.
Tip
For details on how to replace the battery, see
“Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote
commander” on page 56.

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Getting Started
Installing the unit and an
optional monitor
Firstly, install and connect the unit and an
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.
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.
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.
Detach the front panel (page 15) and press the
RESET button with a pointed object, such as a
ball-point pen.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
Performing initial setup
After resetting, the display for initial speaker
setup appears.
Be sure to set correctly following the procedure
below to enjoy the various sound functions of
this unit.
To skip the initial setup, press (OFF)/
(SOURCE), or insert a disc.
Note
The initial setup display automatically disappears if no
operation is performed for 30 seconds.
During setup procedure, it is canceled if no operation
is performed for 15 seconds.
1Press the volume control dial in the
initial setup display.
2Rotate the volume control dial to set
the center speaker connection status,
then press it.
Select “C ON” if the center speaker is
connected, or select “C OFF” if not.
3Rotate the volume control dial to set
the subwoofer connection status, then
press it.
Select “SW ON” if the subwoofer is
connected, or select “SW OFF” if not.
Unit
Optional monitor
RESET
button
OFF SOURCE
Volume control dial

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4Rotate the volume control dial to
select your listening position, then
press it.
Select “FRONT L” if your listening position
is front left, or select “FRONT R” if front
right.
The clock display appears when the setting is
complete.
This setting can then be further configured in
setup or the sound menu.
For details on setting the speaker connection
status, see “Speaker configuration and volume
setup” on page 42. For details on setting the
listening position, see “Optimizing sound for the
listening position — Intelligent Time
Alignment” on page 40.
Note
If you set to “C ON” without connecting the center
speaker, vocal sound is not output, and if you set to
“SW ON” without connecting the subwoofer, bass
sound is not output.
With the card remote commander
Press M/minstead of rotating the volume control dial,
press (ENTER) instead of pressing the volume control
dial.
Preparing the card remote
commander
Before using the card remote commander for the
first time, remove the insulation film.
Detaching the front panel
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.
1Press (OPEN) while the unit is off.
The front panel is flipped down.
2Slide the front panel to the right, then
gently pull out the left end of the front
panel.
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.
Attaching the front panel
Place the hole Aof the front panel onto the
spindle Bon the unit, then lightly push the left
side in.
Press (SOURCE) on the main unit (or insert a
disc) to operate the unit.
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
SOURCE OPEN
1
2
c
A
B

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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.
To stop playback
Press (OFF).
1Turn on your monitor, then select the
input source on your monitor
corresponding to this unit.
2Press (OPEN) on the main unit.
3Insert the disc (label side up).
4Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
If playback does not start automatically, press u.
5If 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.
ZXZ
</M/m/,
ENTER
OFF
u
u
b/B/V/v
OFF OPENZ
Number
buttons

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To eject the disc
1Press (OPEN) on the main unit.
2Press Z(rear of front panel).
3Close 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
*1 Unavailable depending on the disc.
*2 When the 4-digit input prompt appears, input the language code (page 63) for the desired language.
To Press
pause/resume play after pause u
skip a chapter/track/scene/file .m/M>
reverse/fast-forward disc and hold .m/M> momentarily; and then
repeatedly to switch the speed (×2 t×12 t×120 t
×2…)
cancel reverse/fast-forward u
show the DVD menu*1Remote: (TOP MENU) or (MENU)
select items in the DVD menu*1Main 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
(page 26)*1
Remote: (AUDIO) repeatedly until the desired item appears
turn off/change the subtitle language*1Remote: (SUBTITLE) repeatedly until the desired item
appears*2
change the viewing angle*1Remote: (ANGLE) repeatedly until the desired angle number
appears
ZXZ
</M/m/,
ENTER
MENU
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
AUDIO
TOP MENU
.m/M>
u
u
.m/M> b/B/V/v
Number
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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.
To stop playback
Press (OFF).
To eject the disc
1Press (OPEN) on the main unit.
2Press Z(rear of front panel).
3Close the front panel.
1Press (OPEN) on the main unit.
2Insert the disc (label side up).
3Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
If playback does not start automatically, press u.
ZXZ
u
OFF
u
OFF OPENZ

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Other playback operations
*When an MP3/WMA is played.
To Press
pause/resume play after pause u
skip a track .m (<)/M> (,)
reverse/fast-forward track and hold .m/M>
skip an album* 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
ZXZ
</M/m/,
.m/M>
u
u
.m/M> ALBUM

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Listening to the radio
Tip
For details on other radio functions, see “Advanced Operations — Radio” on page 36.
With the card remote commander
Use (SRC) instead of (SOURCE), and .m/M> instead of (SEEK) –/+.
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW
or LW) appears.
3Perform 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.
ZXZ
MODE
.m/M>
SRC
SEEK MODE
SOURCE
BA ARadio band/Function
BFrequency*
*While receiving an RDS station, program service
name appears. For details, see “RDS” on page 37.