Sony CMT-DX400A Operating Instructions

4-295-886-11(1)
Micro HI-FI
Component System
Operating Instructions
©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China
CMT-DX400A
Playable File Types
 The system can recognize the files or
folders on a DATA DVD, DATA CD or
Video
USB device as follows:
 up to 300 folders
File format Extensions

up to 648 files
Xvid video ".avi"
 It may take time to read files in the
MPEG4 video 1) ".mp4" or ".m4v"
following cases:
 there are too many folders or files.
Music
 the memory capacity of the USB device
File format Extensions
is very large.
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio ".mp3"
 the memory of the USB device is
Layer 3) 2)
fragmented.
WMA 3) ".wma"
Compatible USB devices
AAC 4) ".m4a"
with this system
Photo
File format Extensions Check the websites below for the information
about compatible USB devices.
JPEG ".jpg" or ".jpeg"
For customers in Europe:
1) Supported video and audio codecs are as
<http://support.sony-europe.com/>
follows:
For customers in Asia and other countries/
 Video codec: MPEG4 Simple Profile
regions:
(AVC is not supported.)
 <http://www.sony-asia.com/support>
Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is not
supported.)
Preparing the remote
2) MP3 PRO format is not supported.
3) WMA DRM, WMA Lossless and WMA
Insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries,
PRO formats are not supported.
matching the polarities as shown below.
4) AAC DRM and AAC Lossless formats are
not supported.
Notes
 Some files may not play depending on the
format, the encoding method or recording
condition.
 Some USB devices may not work with this
system.
 The system supports ISO 9660 Level 1/
Level 2 and Joliet for DATA CD.
 The system supports UDF (Universal Disk
Format) for DATA DVD.
 The system supports FAT12, FAT16 and
FAT32 for USB device.
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Parts and Controls
Front panel
9
Playing a Disc Playing Files on a Disc/USB
Device
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
the DVD/CD function.
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
2
Press  on the unit to open the disc
the DVD/CD or USB function.
tray.  DVD/CD: For a disc.
3  USB: For a USB device.
Place a disc in the disc tray, then
press  on the unit to close the disc 2
Load the source.
tray.
 For a disc
Playback starts automatically when you
Place a disc in the tray by pressing  on
close the disc tray.
the unit to open or close the disc tray.
If the playback does not start

For a USB device
automatically, press .
Connect a USB device to the
port.
With the label side up.
4
Press VOLUME +/ or turn VOLUME
control on the unit to adjust the
volume.
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WARNING
Licences and Trademarks
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do  This system incorporates Dolby* Digital.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
not expose this apparatus to dripping or
Laboratories.
splashing, and do not place objects filled with
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
 MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology
ventilation opening of the apparatus with
and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
and Thomson.
Do not place the naked flame sources such as
 Windows Media is either a registered
lighted candles on the apparatus.
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
As the main plug is used to disconnect the
Corporation in the United States and/or
unit from the mains, connect the unit to an
other countries.
easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice
 This product contains technology subject
an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the
to certain intellectual property rights of
main plug from the AC outlet immediately.
Microsoft. Use or distribution of this
technology outside of this product is
Do not install the appliance in a confined
prohibited without the appropriate
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
license(s) from Microsoft.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with
battery-installed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains
as long as it is connected to the AC outlet,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
This appliance
is classified as a
CLASS 1
LASER
product. This
marking is
located on the
rear exterior.
2
GB
Hooking up the system securely
 
FM lead antenna To right speaker
(Extended horizontally.) 
To wall outlet

AM loop antenna (except for Russian

To left speaker
model)
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 
 / (on/standby) button
Press to turn on or off the system. Used for connecting a USB device.
 
D isplay  (open/close) button
 Press to open or close the disc tray.
P RESET +/ button

Press to select a preset station. D isc tray

TUNING +/ button P HONES jack
Press to tune to a desired station. Used for connecting the headphones.

/ (previous/next) button M IC jack
Press to select a track, file or chapter. Used for connecting a microphone.

/ (rewind/ fast forward) F UNCTION button
button Press to select the function.
Press to find a point in a track, file or
chapter.

R emote sensor

D SGX button
Press to turn on or off the DSGX effect.

V OLUME control
Turn to adjust the volume.

 (play) button
Press to start or re-start playback (resume
play).
 (pause) button
Press to pause playback. To resume
playback, press the button again.
CANCEL  (stop) button
Press to stop and remember the stop
point (resume point).
To re-start playback from the resume
point (resume play), press .
Press to cancel the automatic tuning for a
radio station.
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3
Select a desired file from the 4
Press  to start playback.
displayed file list.
5
Press VOLUME +/ or turn VOLUME
Cursor position number
control on the unit to adjust the
Cursor
volume.
Listening to Sound from an
Optional Component
You can listen to sound from a component
connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the unit
using a 3.5 mm stereo audio cord (not
supplied).
1
Connect the audio output jacks of
(USB)
your component and the AUDIO IN
jack of this system using the audio
 To move the cursor:
cord.
Press  or .
2
Press VOLUME  or turn VOLUME
 To enter a folder:
control on the unit counterclockwise
Press or  after moving the cursor
to turn down the volume.
to a desired folder.
3
 To return to the parent folder: Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
Press or  after moving the cursor the AUDIO IN function.
to . 4
Press VOLUME +/ or turn VOLUME
control on the unit to adjust the
You can also check the current cursor
USB device
volume.
position and its number from the
following information that will appear on
the display.
[FLD] XXX:
Indicates that a folder is selected,
representing its cursor position number
(ex. "[FLD] 005").
[BACK]:
Indicates that is selected.
File format and XXX:
Indicates the file format of a currently
selected file, representing its cursor
position number (ex. "WMA 002").
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 ABOUT MPEG-4 VISUAL: THIS
PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO
LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND
NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A
CONSUMER FOR DECODING VIDEO
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4
VISUAL STANDARD ("MPEG-4 VIDEO")
THAT WAS ENCODED BY A
CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A
PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL
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/
 All other trademarks and registered
trademarks are of their respective holders.
®
In this manual, TM and marks are not
specified.
 Antennas
Find a location and orientation that provide
good reception when you set up the
antennas.
Keep the antennas away from the speaker
cords and the power cord to avoid picking up
noise.
 VIDEO OUT jack
Connect the video input jack of the TV or
projector.
 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
Connect the component video input jacks of
the TV or projector using the optional
component video cords for higher quality
video images. If your TV accepts progressive
signal, see "[Progressive]" (page 21) to set the
progressive scan mode.
 AUDIO IN jack
Connect an optional audio component.
 Speakers
Insert only the stripped portion of the cords.
 Power
Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not
fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug
(only for models equipped with an adaptor).
(USB) port
Remote
SLEEP
Press to set the Sleep Timer.
TV INPUT
Press to switch the TV's input source between
the TV signal and other input source.
Note that only Sony TVs can be operated
using this remote.
Other Playback Operations
To change angles (only for DVD
VIDEOs)
Press ANGLE during playback to select
the desired angle.
To display subtitles (only for
DVD VIDEOs)
Press SUBTITLE during playback to select
the desired subtitle language.
To change the sound
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback
to select a desired audio format.
 When playing a DVD
When playing a DVD VIDEO with multiple
audio formats, you can change the audio
format from PCM, Dolby Digital or MPEG
audio. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with
multilingual tracks, you can also change the
audio language.
 When playing a CD/VIDEO CD
You can select stereo sound or monaural
sound settings for sound output from the
speakers. In monaural sound settings, you
can select the right or left channel and listen
to the selected channel sound through both
the right and left speakers.
Discs that cannot be played
About this manual
 Blu-ray Discs
 "DVD" may be used as a general term for a
 HD DVDs
DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R
 DVD-RAMs
or DVD+RW.
 DVD Audio discs
 CD-R or CD-RW is sometimes referred to
 PHOTO CDs
as "DATA CD. "
 Super Audio CDs
 DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW
 Data track of CD-Extras
is sometimes referred to as "DATA DVD. "
 Audio material side on DualDiscs
 This manual mainly explains operations
 DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW in
using the remote, but the same operations
VR (Video Recording) mode
can also be performed using the buttons on
 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
the unit having the same or similar names.
Media)-compatible DVD-R/RW containing
content flagged as "Copy once. "
Playable Discs
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
DVD DVD VIDEO
This product is designed to play back discs
DVD-ROM
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
DVD-R*/DVD-RW*
standard. Recently, various music discs
DVD+R*/DVD+RW*
encoded with copyright protection
technologies are marketed by some record
CD CD-DA (Music CD)
companies. Please be aware that among those
CD-ROM
CD-R*/CD-RW* discs, there are some that do not conform to
VIDEO CD the CD standard and may not be playable by
this product.
* If discs have not been correctly finalized,
they will not be played back. For more Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
information, refer to the operating
mates DVD recorded material on one side
instructions supplied with the recording
with digital audio material on the other side.
device.
However, since the audio material side does
not conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard, playback on this product is not
guaranteed.
Note on playback operations of a DVD
Some playback operations for a DVD may be
intentionally restricted by software
producers. Since this system plays a DVD
according to the disc contents, some playback
features may not be available.
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Attaching the speaker pads Connecting your TV
Attach the supplied speaker pads at each Connect the video input jack of your TV to
corner on the bottom of the speakers to the VIDEO OUT jack on the unit, using the
prevent them from slipping. supplied video cord.
When connecting a video deck
Connect the TV and the video deck using
video and audio cords (not supplied) as
shown below.
TV
Video deck
Do not connect directly.
If you connect a video deck between this
system and the TV, you may experience video
leakage when watching the video signal from
this system. Do not connect a video deck
between this system and TV.
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AUDIO
TV / (on/standby)
Press to select an audio signal format when
Press to turn on or off the TV.
multiple audio signals are available.
Note that only Sony TVs can be operated
Press to select the FM reception mode
using this remote.
(monaural or stereo) when listening to FM
/ (on/standby)
stereo programs.
Press to turn on or off the system.
Press to improve the AM reception when an
PROGRAM
AM program has static noise (except for
Press to activate program play in the DVD/
Russian model).
CD function, or press to preset radio stations
SUBTITLE
in the tuner function.
Press to select a subtitle language when
REPEAT
multilingual subtitles are available.
Press to activate repeat/shuffle playback
ANGLE
mode.
Press to switch to other viewing camera
FUNCTION
angles when multi-angles are recorded on a
Press to select the function.
DVD VIDEO.
EQ
Number buttons
Press to select a sound effect.
Press to enter numbers for selecting a title/
chapter, preset radio station, etc.
ECHO
Press to adjust the echo level.
DVD TOP MENU
Press to open the DVD top menu.
MIC LEVEL
Press to adjust the microphone volume.
 DVD MENU
Press to open or close the DVD menu.
ZOOM
When pressed during playback of JPEG
Press to zoom in or zoom out of a displayed
image files, a thumbnail view (digest view) is
picture when viewing a DVD VIDEO, a
displayed.
VIDEO CD, an Xvid video, an MPEG4 video
or a JPEG image. You can move the
MUTING
magnified portion of the picture by pressing
Press to mute or unmute the sound.
///.
///
DIMMER
Press to move the cursor for item selection.
Press to change the brightness of the display.
(enter)
TIME
Press to enter/confirm the settings.
Press to display or switch the time
VOLUME +/
information during playback.
Press to adjust the volume.
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To play a VIDEO CD with PBC To search for a title/chapter/
functions track/scene, etc.
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with
 When playing a DVD/VCD
PBC (Playback control) functions, the PBC
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
menu appears for your operation.
The Display Menu appears on the TV
screen.
 To play without using PBC
In stop mode, press and hold SHIFT, then 2
Press / to select an option, then
press the number buttons to select the
press .
desired item number.
3
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
number buttons to jump to the
To magnify the displayed picture
desired option.
You can zoom in or zoom out of a displayed
 When playing a CD
picture when viewing a DVD VIDEO, a
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
VIDEO CD, an Xvid video, an MPEG4 video
or a JPEG image. The selection display appears on the TV
screen.
Press ZOOM repeatedly to magnify the
2
image. Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
number buttons to select the desired
The magnified portion of the picture can be
track.
moved by pressing ///.
 When playing an audio file/JPEG image
file/video file
1
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The selection display appears on the TV
screen.
2
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
number buttons to select the desired
file.
To play in programmed order
Select the tracks to play in the order you want
(only for CD-DA discs). A maximum of
20 tracks can be programmed.
1
Press PROGRAM.
The Program Menu display appears on
the TV screen.
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Note about double-layer DVDs
The playback picture and sound may be
momentarily interrupted when the layers
switch.
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
Your system has a region code printed on the
rear of the unit and will only play a DVD
VIDEO (playback only) labeled with an
identical region code or .
ALL
Note about Multi Session CD
You can play only 1st session of a
multisession disc.
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Color System Setup
Change the color system if necessary from
[PAL], [Multi] or [NTSC] after connecting
your TV. The factory default of the color
system is [PAL] for Russian and Saudi
Arabian models, and [NTSC] for other
models.
1
Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
2
Press / to turn on the system.
3
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch
the function to DVD/CD.
Playback starts automatically if a disc
with an auto playback function is loaded.
Press  (or CANCEL  on the unit)
twice to stop playback.
4
Press SETUP in stop mode.
The setup menu appears.
5
Press / repeatedly to select
[Preference Page], then press .
6
Press / repeatedly to select [TV
Type], then press .
7
Press / repeatedly to select [PAL],
[Multi] or [NTSC], then press .
8
Press SETUP to turn off the setup
menu.
Note
The display on the TV screen may be
Unit
interrupted momentarily after changing the
color system as described above.
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SETUP
Press to open or close the setup menu.
DISPLAY
Press to open or close the Display Menu.
Playback operation buttons
/ (previous/next)
/ (fast reverse/fast forward)
/ (slow reverse/slow forward)
Press to watch in slow-motion when pressed
in pause mode.
 (play)
 (pause)
 (stop)
Radio operation buttons
PRESET +/
TUNING +/
SHIFT
Press and hold to use the pink number
buttons.
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2
Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
number buttons to enter a 2-digit
track number for the track selection
("02" for track 2, for example).
3
Press /// to select [Start] to play
the program.
To play repeatedly/shuffle, etc.
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the
desired playback mode.
The selected mode appears on the display.
 "REP CHP": Repeats the current chapter.
 "REP TIT": Repeats the current title.
 "REP ALL": Repeats all titles.
 "REP TRA": Repeats the current track.
 "REP OFF": The system returns to normal
playback mode.
 "SHUFFLE": Plays all tracks/chapters/files
only once in random order.
 "SHUF REP": Repeats shuffle play.
 "FOLDER": Plays the current folder.
 "RANDOM": Repeatedly plays a randomly
selected file from the current folder. In this
mode, the same file may be played more
than twice.
 "SINGLE": Plays the current file.
 "REP ONE": Repeats the current file.
 "REP FLD": Repeats the current folder.
Note
The selectable modes and their order differ
depending on the disc or file.
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