Sony XDCAM EX Operating Instructions Manual

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MG-MS/FM/MW/LW
Compact Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
MEX-5DI
© 2002 Sony Corporation
3-242-048-21 (1)
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CT

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  • Page 1 MG-MS/FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. MEX-5DI © 2002 Sony Corporation 3-242-048-21 (1)
  • Page 2 Card remote commander RM-X132 • Optional controller accessory Wireless rotary commander RM-X6S *1 This unit works with Sony products only. *2 ID3 tag is an MP3 file that contains information about album name, artist name, track name, etc. *3 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Location of controls ....4 General top menu display....7 Basic operations Listening to a CD .
  • Page 4: Location Of Controls

    Location of controls OPEN /CLOSE SOURCE SCREEN MODE > SHIFT MEX-5DI...
  • Page 5: Display Window

    Refer to the pages listed for details. a SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MG- MS/MD/AUX* ) button To select the source. b OFF (Stop/Power off) button* 12, 19, 20, 46 c MODE button To change the operation. d Display window e OPEN/CLOSE button 8, 9, 10, 11, 19 Tap to: Open/close the front panel.
  • Page 6 Card remote commander RM-X132 MODE SHUF GRAPHIC SCREEN DISC SOURCE – SEEK – DISC – The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit. a MODE button b PTY button c Number buttons (1) REP (2) SHUF To store stations, receive stored stations.
  • Page 7: General Top Menu Display

    General top menu display Press (MENU) to enter the general top menus, then select the category of menu. In the general menu display you can select various settings. To select, press (ENTER). To return to a previous operation, press (BACK). To complete the setting and return to the normal display, press (MENU). General top menu display General menu display DISC...
  • Page 8: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Listening to a CD Press (OPEN/CLOSE). The front panel opens. Press Z (OPEN/CLOSE) on the disc tray. The disc tray opens. Place a disc on the disc tray until it clicks (label side up). If you play a disc that has not clicked in the disc tray, the disc may be damaged.
  • Page 9 To eject the disc Press (OPEN/CLOSE) for 1 second. Alternatively, press (OPEN/CLOSE) to first open the front panel, then press Z (OPEN/ CLOSE) on the disc tray. To remove the disc Press down the centre spindle, and lift up the edge of the disc by the relief in the disc tray.
  • Page 10: Listening To Atrac3 Files In "Mg Memory Stick

    Listening to ATRAC3 files in “MG Memory Stick” Press (OPEN/CLOSE). The front panel opens. Insert an “MG Memory Stick” until it clicks. The “Memory Stick” access lamp lights up, then the front panel closes automatically after the caution alarm beeps. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “...
  • Page 11 To adjust the volume level Press up or down the VOL lever. To stop playback Press (OFF). When an “MG Memory Stick” is already inserted Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “ MS icon)” or “MS” appears. To eject the “MG Memory Stick” Press (OPEN/CLOSE) to open the front panel.
  • Page 12: Listening To Radio

    Listening to radio Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “ (tuner icon)” or the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, or LW) appears. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Press (SHIFT), then press up or down the . > lever while “Preset” is displayed in the lower right of the display to select the desired station.
  • Page 13: Selecting The Display Mode And Display Pattern

    Selecting the display mode and display pattern You can select from 5 different display modes. You can also select various display patterns in Standard mode, Spectrum analyzer mode, Panorama/Wall paper mode, and Screen Saver mode. Standard mode Displays various information such as source, track number, elapsed playing time, disc name, track name, and sound settings.
  • Page 14 Wall paper (Displays a wall paper on the whole screen) Screen saver mode Plays back a pre-stored animation. Clock/Slide show mode The display changes to the Slide show mode only when the slide show is set. The display usually changes to the Clock mode without the slide show setting. Clock Displays playback or radio reception information and clock.
  • Page 15 By the card remote commander SHUF GRAPHIC SCREEN IMAGE DISC SOURCE – SEEK SEEK – DISC During playback or radio reception, press (SCREEN) repeatedly to select the display mode. Each time you press (SCREEN), the display mode changes as follows: Standard mode t Spectrum analyser mode t Panorama/Wall paper mode t Screen saver mode t Clock/Slide...
  • Page 16: Displaying/Storing A Static Image From A "Memory Stick

    Displaying/storing a static image from a “Memory Stick” Image data (JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG) stored in “Memory Stick” can be displayed/stored in the display of this unit. Displayed as a jacket picture — Standard mode (page 35) The image format and size which can be displayed is: JPEG: 1,600 ×1,200 dots or less BMP, GIF, PNG: 640 ×480 dots or less Displayed as a clip motion —...
  • Page 17 Panorama/Wall paper mode Scrolls the picture horizontally on the whole screen — Panorama/Wall paper mode (page 34) The image format and size which can be displayed is: JPEG: 1,600 ×1,200 dots or less Displayed as a slide show — Clock/Slide show mode (page 38) JPEG: 1,600 ×1,200 dots or less BMP, GIF, PNG: 640 ×480 dots or less Note...
  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting Started 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. Press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen. After the reset is complete, the pre-stored images are displayed.
  • Page 19: Cd/Mg-Ms Player Cd/Md Unit (Optional)

    CD/MG-MS Player CD/MD Unit (optional) In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you can also control external CD/MD units. Note If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.
  • Page 20: Playing An "Mg Memory Stick

    Playing an “MG Memory Stick” You can playback ATRAC3 files in “MG Memory Stick.” Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “ (MG-MS icon)” or “MS” appears. Playback starts. When you check out an ATRAC3 file using SonicStage or OpenMG Jukebox ver.2.2 (or later), you can attach an image to the file.
  • Page 21: Display Items

    Display items When the disc/album* /track changes, any prerecorded title of the new disc/album/track is automatically displayed. If “AutoScroll” is set to “ON,” names will be scrolled (page 41). CD/MD Standard mode: MDLP display* LP2: LP2 playback CD/MD Disc/Album* LP4: LP4 playback icon Track number Unit...
  • Page 22: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    Notes • Some characters cannot be displayed. • For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters, some characters may not be displayed nor scroll. • This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of a CD TEXT disc. Notes on MP3 •...
  • Page 23: Labelling A Cd

    Labelling a CD — Disc Memo (With an optional CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function) You can label each disc with a custom name (Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name (page 24).
  • Page 24: Locating A Track/Disc By Name

    Locating a track/disc by name — List-up (With this unit) When a name is assigned to an ATRAC3 file in an “MG Memory Stick,” you can locate it by name. (With an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT/ CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit) You can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names* or for CD TEXT...
  • Page 25: Display Items

    Display items Standard mode Tuner Radio Preset icon band number Frequency Spectrum analyser mode/Panorama/Wall paper mode/Screen saver mode/Slide show mode: Preset Radio number band Frequency Clock mode: Radio Preset band number Frequency Clock Receiving the stored stations Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio.
  • Page 26: Storing Only Desired Stations

    Storing only desired stations You can manually preset desired stations. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Press < (SEEK –) or , (SEEK +) to tune in the station that you want to store.
  • Page 27: Rds

    Overview of RDS FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. For example, one of the following will be displayed upon receiving a station with RDS capability. Standard mode Tuner Radio Preset...
  • Page 28: Automatic Retuning For Best Reception Results

    Automatic retuning for best reception results — AF function The alternative frequencies (AF) function allows the radio to always tune into the area’s strongest signal for the station you are listening to. Frequencies change automatically. 98.5 MHz Station Select an FM station (page 24). Press (AF) repeatedly until “...
  • Page 29: Receiving Traffic Announcements

    Receiving traffic announcements — TA/TP By activating the Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic Programme (TP), you can automatically tune in an FM station broadcasting traffic announcements. These settings function regardless of the current FM programme, or source (CD/MD, AUX). The unit switches back to the original source when the bulletin is over.
  • Page 30: Tuning In Stations By Programme Type

    Tuning in stations by programme type — PTY You can tune in a station by selecting the type of programme you would like to listen to. Programme types Display News News Current Affairs Current Affairs Information Information Sports Sport Education Education Drama Drama...
  • Page 31: Setting The Clock Automatically

    Setting the clock automatically — CT The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically. Press (MENU). Press < or , repeatedly to select “Setup.” Press (ENTER). Press M or m repeatedly to select “CT.” Press (ENTER). Press M or m to select “ON.”...
  • Page 32 “Memory Stick,” select this. Cyber-shot: If you want to set a picture taken by an optional Sony digital still camera Cyber-shot, select this. (Folder name): When a folder is in a “Memory Stick,” the folder name is displayed.
  • Page 33: Display Type

    Press M or m repeatedly to select the display type. You can select the display type from 3 types as follows. Center: displays the image you have adjusted in the centre of the display. Tile: displays the selected images lined up horizontally.
  • Page 34: Setting A Panorama Image

    “Memory Stick,” select this. Cyber-shot: If you want to set a picture taken by an optional Sony digital still camera Cyber-shot, select this. (Folder name): When a folder is in a “Memory Stick,” the folder name is displayed.
  • Page 35: Setting A Jacket Picture

    “Memory Stick,” select this. Cyber-shot: If you want to set a picture taken by an optional Sony digital still camera Cyber-shot, select this. (Folder name): When a folder is in a “Memory Stick,” the folder name is displayed.
  • Page 36 Press < or , repeatedly to select the image you want to set. Press (ENTER). Press M or m to select “Setup.” Press (ENTER). Press M or m to select the display type. You can select one of the following 2 display types.
  • Page 37: Setting A Clip Motion

    “Memory Stick,” select this. Cyber-shot: If you want to set a picture taken by an optional Sony digital still camera Cyber-shot, select this. (Folder name): When a folder is in a “Memory Stick,” the folder name is displayed.
  • Page 38: Displaying An Image As A Slide Show - Slide Show

    FolderSelect: Selects the folder that contains the image you want to set. Cyber-shot: If you want to set a picture taken by an optional Sony digital still camera Cyber-shot, select this. OFF: Turns Slide show mode OFF. Press (ENTER).
  • Page 39: Deleting The Picture Data

    Deleting the picture data — Picture Del The unit cannot store an image(s) whose capacity is more than 2 MB. Press (GRAPHIC). Press < or , repeatedly to select “Picture Del.” Each time you press < or ,, the item changes as follows: Wall Paper y Panorama y Jacket Pic y ClipMotion y Slide Show y...
  • Page 40: Setting The Display Characters

    Setting the display characters — Char Setup (Spectrum analyser/Panorama/ Wall paper/Screen saver/Slide show mode) You can adjust the visibility of the display by changing the translucence ratio of the display characters. Making display characters disappear automatically (Auto Clear) You can make display characters disappear for a moment in Spectrum analyser/Panorama/Wall paper/Screen saver/Slide show mode.
  • Page 41: Other Functions

    Other Functions Adjusting the sound characteristics You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader, and subwoofer volume. Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD, MD, MS, or AUX). Press (SOUND). Press < or , repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press <...
  • Page 42: Setting The Dynamic Soundstage Organiser

    SoundTuning • EQ7 Tune (page 43) — to adjust the equaliser curve. • HPF (High pass filter) (page 44) • LPF (Low pass filter) (page 45) • Loudness — to enjoy bass and treble even at low volumes. The bass and treble will be reinforced.
  • Page 43: Setting The Equaliser (Eq7)

    Setting the equaliser (EQ7) You can select an equaliser curve for 7 music types (Xplod, Vocal, Club, Jazz, New Age, Rock, and Custom). You can adjust a different equaliser setting for each source. Selecting the equaliser curve Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD, MD, MS, or AUX).
  • Page 44: Adjusting The Front And Rear Volume

    Adjusting the front and rear volume Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD, MD, MS, or AUX). Press (SOUND). Press < or , repeatedly to select “Fader.” Press (ENTER). Press < or , repeatedly to adjust the volume of front/rear speakers. Press (ENTER).
  • Page 45: Connecting Auxiliary Audio Equipment

    You can listen to the sound from your car speakers by connecting optional Sony portable devices. Note If you connect an optional Sony CD/MD unit, you cannot connect any portable devices and cannot select “AUX.” Selecting auxiliary equipment Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select “AUX.”...
  • Page 46: Setting The Security Code

    To deactivate auxiliary equipment in the music source display Press (OFF). CD/MS/MD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on). Press (MENU). Press < or , repeatedly to select “Setup.” Press (ENTER). Press M or m repeatedly to select “AUX Skip.”...
  • Page 47: Additional Information

    If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.
  • Page 48: Removing The Unit

    Replacing the lithium battery Under normal conditions, batteries will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery.
  • Page 49: Precautions

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Moisture condensation On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and display of the unit.
  • Page 50: About Mp3 Files

    • A CD-R/CD-RW to which a session can be added can be played. * A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW disc to be played on the audio CD player. About MP3 files MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and format for compressing a sound sequence.
  • Page 51 Notes • With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and level 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly. • When naming, be sure to add the file extension “.MP3” to the file name. • If you put the extension “.MP3” to a file other than MP3, the unit cannot recognize the file properly and will generate random noise that could damage your speakers.
  • Page 52: On "Memory Stick

    On “Memory Stick” What is a “Memory Stick”? “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick” is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 53 On handling the “Memory Stick” LOCK • When the “Memory Stick” erasure prevention switch is set to “LOCK,” data cannot be recorded, erased or edited.(B) • The tactile protrusion on the rear surface of “MagicGate Memory Stick” distinguishes it from a general “Memory Stick.”(C) •...
  • Page 54: Specifications

    Specifications CD Player section Signal-to-noise ratio 95 dB Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter Below measurable limit MS section Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz Tuner section Tuning range 87.5 – 108 MHz...
  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. General The operation buttons do not function. Press the reset button. No sound. •...
  • Page 56: Error Displays/Messages

    Radio reception Preset tuning is not possible. • Store the correct frequency in the memory. • The broadcast signal is too weak. The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises. • Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s aerial booster.
  • Page 57 *2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display. If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Messages Local Seek up/Local Seek down The Local Seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 25).
  • Page 58: Index

    Index AF 28, 29 ATRAC3 10, 20, 24 ATT 41 Auto Clear 40 AutoScroll 21, 41 AUX 45 AUX Level 42, 45 AUX Skip 41, 46 Balance 41 Bass 41 Beep 41 Blend Level 40 BTM 24, 29 CD TEXT 19, 23, 24 Char Setup 40 ClipMotion 16, 37 Clock 18, 41...
  • Page 60 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 62 OPEN /CLOSE SOURCE SCREEN MODE > SHIFT MEX-5DI...
  • Page 63 . > k . > (OFF)
  • Page 64 MODE SHUF GRAPHIC SCREEN DISC SOURCE – SEEK – DISC – IMAGE g < , SEEK BACK q M m (SOURCE) (OFF)
  • Page 65 (MENU) (ENTER) (MENU) DISC SOURCE – SEEK SEEK – DISC (BACK) DISC SOURCE – SEEK SEEK – DISC DISC SOURCE – SEEK SEEK – DISC (ENTER)
  • Page 66 (OPEN/CLOSE) • • • (OPEN/CLOSE) (OFF) (SOURCE)
  • Page 67 (OPEN/CLOSE) . > (OPEN/CLOSE) . > > (SHIFT) . > . >...
  • Page 68 (OPEN/CLOSE) (SOURCE) • • •...
  • Page 69 . > (OFF) (SOURCE) . > (OPEN/CLOSE) >...
  • Page 70 (SOURCE) . > (MODE) (SHIFT) . > . > (OFF)
  • Page 73 SHUF GRAPHIC SCREEN IMAGE DISC SOURCE – SEEK SEEK – DISC (SCREEN) (IMAGE) (SCREEN) OPEN /CLOSE SCREEN . > SHIFT (SCREEN) (SCREEN) . > (SHIFT) . > (SHIFT)
  • Page 75 1 /...
  • Page 76 (IMAGE) • • • (MENU) < (ENTER) (ENTER) (ENTER)
  • Page 77 CD/MG-MS n CD/MD  ’ • • (OFF) (OPEN/CLOSE) (OPEN/CLOSE) – – (SHIFT) – . > “ – – – • • • • • • (SOURCE) (SOURCE) (MODE) . > . > (OFF) < , . > < , M m +/–...
  • Page 78 (SOURCE) (OFF) – – (OFF) < , – < , – – – – (MENU) (ENTER) (ENTER) (ENTER) . > (MENU) . > . > <...
  • Page 79 • • • • • • • – –...
  • Page 80 • — • — • — — • — SHUF • — SHUF • — SHUF • — SHUF All • SHUF All •...
  • Page 81 (MENU) < (ENTER) (ENTER) + ... < (ENTER) (MENU) • • (MENU) (ENTER) (ENTER) (ENTER) (MENU) • • • • (SOURCE) (MODE) <...
  • Page 82 (LIST) (ENTER) (MENU) (ENTER) (ENTER) (LIST) (ENTER) (MENU) • • (SOURCE) (MODE) <...
  • Page 83 (SOURCE) (MODE) < • • < <...
  • Page 84 (SOURCE) (MODE) < (ENTER) (LIST) (LIST)
  • Page 85 • — • — • — • — • •...
  • Page 86 (AF) <...
  • Page 87 (TA) (TA) • (SOURCE) (MODE) (MODE) • (VOL) (TA) (AF) (MENU) < (ENTER) (ENTER) (MENU) (AF) (TA) (TA)
  • Page 88 (PTY) -------- -------- (ENTER)
  • Page 89 (MENU) < (ENTER) (ENTER) (ENTER) (MENU) • • (GRAPHIC) < < (ENTER) 3 (ENTER)
  • Page 90 × (GRAPHIC) (ENTER) < (ENTER) × < < (ENTER) (ENTER) M m < , (ENTER) (ENTER)
  • Page 91 (ENTER) (ENTER) (GRAPHIC) (SCREEN) • × × • • • – – – – – • • • • •...
  • Page 92 (GRAPHIC) < < (ENTER) (ENTER) (ENTER) < (ENTER) (GRAPHIC) (SCREEN) • • • • – – – – – • • • • • – – – (ENTER) ×...
  • Page 93 (GRAPHIC) < < (ENTER) (ENTER) (ENTER)
  • Page 94 < (ENTER) (ENTER) (ENTER) (ENTER) (GRAPHIC) (SCREEN) • × × • • – – – – – • • • • •...
  • Page 95 (GRAPHIC) < < (ENTER) (ENTER) (ENTER) < (ENTER) (ENTER) (ENTER) (ENTER)
  • Page 96 (GRAPHIC) (SCREEN) • × • × • • • – – – – – • • • • • • (GRAPHIC) < < (ENTER) (ENTER) (GRAPHIC) • × × • • • – – – – – • •...
  • Page 97 (GRAPHIC) < < (ENTER) (ENTER) < < (ENTER) (ENTER) (GRAPHIC) • • • • •...
  • Page 98 (GRAPHIC) < < (ENTER) (ENTER) (ENTER) (GRAPHIC) (GRAPHIC) (ENTER) (ENTER) < (ENTER) (GRAPHIC) • • < <...
  • Page 99 (SOURCE) (SOUND) < < (ENTER) < (ENTER) (ATT) (ATT) • • • • • • – – – • • – – • – • – •...
  • Page 100 • • • • • (OFF) (MENU) (MENU) < (ENTER) (ENTER) (ENTER) (MENU) (SOURCE) (SOUND) < (ENTER) < (ENTER) • •...
  • Page 101 (SOURCE) (SOUND) < (ENTER) < (ENTER) (SOURCE) (MENU) < (ENTER) (ENTER) # ž (ENTER) < < (ENTER) (ENTER)
  • Page 102 (SOURCE) (SOUND) < (ENTER) < (ENTER) < (ENTER) (ENTER) (MENU) (SOURCE) (SOUND) < (ENTER) < (ENTER) – (MENU) – – ∞...
  • Page 103 < (ENTER) (ENTER) (MENU) (SOURCE) (MENU) (MENU) < (ENTER) (ENTER) < (ENTER) (MENU)
  • Page 104 (OFF) (MENU) < (ENTER) (ENTER) (MENU) (MENU) < (ENTER) (ENTER) (ENTER) (ENTER) • • • (ENTER)
  • Page 105 M m , (ENTER) M m , (ENTER)
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  • Page 109 • • • •   – – – • • – – ‚ • • • • [...
  • Page 110 – – – – – – – – – – LOCK • • • • • • • • • – – – •...
  • Page 111 CD n MW/LW   × × ¡ 2n[M × ×...
  • Page 112 • • • • • • (OFF) (OFF) • • (SOURCE) (OFF) • • • • • • • – – – • • • •...
  • Page 113 • • • • • • • • • • • (AF) (TA) • • -------- • • • • • • • • • • • è ¾...
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  • Page 116 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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