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- Page 1 Multi Disc Player Многодисковый проигрыватель Инструкция по эксплуатации Інcтpyкції з eкcплyaтaції MEX-DV2100 © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-276-513-21 (1)
- Page 2 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. This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.
- Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome ! ......6 Copyrights ......7 Playable discs and symbols used in this manual . - Page 5 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound characteristics — SOUND ......39 Enjoying sophisticated sound functions —...
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Page 6: Welcome
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. DVD, VCD, Super Audio CD, CD playback t page 8 Compatible with various disc formats. -
Page 7: Copyrights
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. -
Page 8: Playable Discs And Symbols Used In This Manual
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. Disc symbol in manual *1 Audio files can also be stored. -
Page 9: Region Code
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. Format symbol in manual For details on compression formats, see page 55. -
Page 10: Location And Function Of Controls
42, 47, 51, 52 To adjust the volume/adjust a setting (rotate); open the sound menu/apply a setting (press). D SOURCE button 14, 15, 20, 36, 52 To power on; change the source (Radio/Disc/ AUX). E Display window OPEN AF/TA MEX-DV2100... -
Page 11: Number Buttons
F AUX input jack 51 To connect a portable audio device. G OPEN button 15, 16, 17, 18 H LIST/PTY (Program Type) button 34, To list up* ; select PTY in RDS. I Receptor for the card remote commander J SEEK –/+ buttons 17, 19, 20, 22 Disc: To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press);... -
Page 12: Card Remote Commander Rm-X162
Card remote commander RM-X162 Refer to the pages listed for details. Remove the insulation film before use (page 15). A OFF button 14, 16, 18, 23 To power off/stop the source (press); shut off completely (press and hold). B Number buttons 16, 17, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 32, 36, 38 Disc: To locate a title/chapter/track. - Page 13 G PICTURE EQ button 28 To select the picture quality. H u (Play/Pause) button 16, 17, 18, 19, To start/pause playback. I .m/M> buttons 17, 19, 20, Disc: To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press); reverse/fast-forward disc (press and hold momentarily); reverse/fast-forward track (press and hold).* Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press);...
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Page 14: Getting Started
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. -
Page 15: Preparing The Card Remote
Rotate 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. -
Page 16: Basic Operations
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. b/B/V/v Turn on your monitor, then select the input source on your monitor corresponding to this unit. Press (OPEN) on the main unit. - Page 17 To eject the disc Press (OPEN) on the main unit. Press Z (rear of front panel). Close 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.”...
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Page 18: Playing Audio Discs
Playing audio discs Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc. Press (OPEN) on the main unit. Insert the disc (label side up). Close the front panel. Playback starts automatically. If playback does not start automatically, press u. - Page 19 Other playback operations .m/M> ALBUM pause/resume play after pause skip a track reverse/fast-forward track skip an album* skip albums continuously* * When an MP3/WMA is played. Press .m (<)/M> (,) and hold .m/M> Main unit: (3) (ALBUM –)/(4) (ALBUM +) Remote: M/m Main unit: and hold (3) (ALBUM –)/(4) (ALBUM +) Remote: and hold M/m...
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Page 20: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio SOURCE SEEK MODE Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears. Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW) appears. Perform tuning. To tune automatically Press (SEEK) –/ Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received. -
Page 21: Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying Surround Sound Creating an ideal field for multi-channel sound A procedure example to create an ideal field for multi-channel (5.1-channel) sound is introduced in this section. Follow the page reference for details. 1 Preparation Set the speaker configuration. Set the connection status of the center speaker and subwoofer. -
Page 22: Advanced Operations - Discs
Advanced Operations — Discs This chapter consists of the following sections. • Video-specific operations* t page 22 to 30 • Video*/audio common operations t page 30 to 34 • Audio-specific operations t page 34 to 36 * Including JPEG operations. ®... -
Page 23: Using Pbc Functions - Playback Control
Using PBC functions — Playback control Number buttons The PBC menu assists your operation interactively while a PBC compatible VCD is played. Start playing a PBC compatible VCD. The PBC menu appears. Press the number buttons to select the desired item, then press (ENTER). Follow the instructions in the menu for interactive operations. - Page 24 E.g., when playing a DVD B C D 12 ( 67 ) 018 ( 034 ) T 1:35:55 1:ENGLISH 1:ENGLISH 2:FRENCH 3:SPANISH SUBTITLE Select : ENTER A Play mode menu items For details, see “List of play mode menu items” on page 24. B DVD: Title number/Total VCD: Track number/Total* JPEG: Album number/Total...
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Page 25: Viewing Time/Text Information Of The Disc
Viewing time/text information of the disc Checking time information The playback time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, track, etc., can be checked during video/image playback. During playback, press (DSPL). The current playback information appears. Time information 1:01:57 Press (DSPL) repeatedly to switch the time information. -
Page 26: Configuring Audio Settings
Configuring audio settings SYSTEM SETUP Changing the audio language/ format For DVD, the audio language can be changed if the disc is recorded with multilingual tracks. For DVD/DivX, you can change the audio format when playing a disc recorded in multiple audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital). -
Page 27: Adjusting The Audio Output Level - Dvd Level
The program format name and channel numbers appear as follow. Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Rear component × 2 DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 . 1 Front component × 2 + LFE component × 1 Center component × 1 To hide the play mode menu, press (VISUAL SETUP). -
Page 28: Adjusting The Picture Quality - Picture Eq
Adjusting the picture quality — Picture EQ </M/m/, ENTER PICTURE EQ You can select a picture quality suitable for the interior brightness of the car. During playback, press (PICTURE EQ) repeatedly until the desired option appears. DAYTIME Options differ depending on the setting in visual setup (page 45). -
Page 29: Locking Discs - Parental Control
Locking discs — Parental control * Excluding DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR mode. Number buttons CLEAR You can lock a disc, or set playback restrictions according to a predetermined level such as viewer age. Restricted scenes can be blocked or replaced with different scenes when a parental control compatible DVD is played. -
Page 30: Repeat And Shuffle Play
Press M/m to select “STANDARD,” then press (ENTER). The options appear. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL : STANDARD : Press M/m to select the desired area to apply its movie ratings, then press (ENTER). The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t,” enter the area code selecting from “Area code list”... -
Page 31: Direct Search Play
The shuffle options and switching order of each disc/format are indicated below. Disc/format Options TITLE: Plays chapters in current title in random order. DISC: Plays tracks in current disc in random order. ALBUM: Plays tracks/images/ video files in current album (folder) in random order. -
Page 32: Multi-Channel Output Of 2-Channel Sources
Setting from the play mode menu Search items differs depending on the disc/ format as follows. Disc/Format Items TITLE Starts playing from a selected title. CHAPTER Starts playing from a selected chapter. TIME Starts playing from the point determined by the input time code. -
Page 33: Enjoying Karaoke
Notes • This function is unavailable for discs in Dolby Digital (other than 2-channel) or DTS format. • The Pro Logic II mode is deactivated in the karaoke mode. You can also change the setting by selecting “PROLOGIC II” in the visual setup menu (page 46). Enjoying karaoke SOUND You can connect a microphone (not supplied) to... -
Page 34: Listing Up Tracks/Images/Video Files
Listing up tracks/images/video files — LIST LIST/PTY Selecting a track/image/video file You can list up albums/folders/tracks/images/ video files on the monitor, and select a desired one to play. This function is convenient especially for the disc in MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX format containing many albums/tracks, etc. During playback, press (LIST/PTY). -
Page 35: Configuring Playback Settings For Super Audio
E Track number/Total F Elapsed playback time G Current play mode H Operation assist messages You can select a track to play using a list (page 34). Configuring playback settings for Super Audio CD SYSTEM SETUP Selecting a playback layer Some Super Audio CD consists of 2 layers: Super Audio CD layer and CD layer, and Super Audio CD layer consists of 2 areas: 2-channel... -
Page 36: Selecting The Sound Quality
To hide the system setup display, press (SYSTEM SETUP). Note For Super Audio CDs consisting of only a Super Audio CD layer, that layer is played regardless of setting. The setting in visual setup will switch the setting in system setup automatically, and vice versa. Selecting the sound quality This unit allows you to change the sound quality of Super Audio CD playback by switching the... -
Page 37: Receiving Stored Stations
Receiving stored stations Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to (6)). Number buttons LIST/PTY ENTER AF/TA Overview FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal. Display items A Radio band, Function B TA/TP* C Frequency*... -
Page 38: Selecting Pty
Presetting the volume of traffic announcements You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements so as to not miss hearing them. 1 Press (VOL) +/– repeatedly to adjust the volume level. 2 Press and hold (AF/TA) until “TA” appears. With the main unit Rotate the volume control dial instead of pressing (VOL) +/–. -
Page 39: Sound Adjustment
</, functions — X-DSP SYSTEM SETUP SOUND X-DSP, Sony’s new sound engine, creates an ideal in-car sound field with digital signal processing. X-DSP contains the following features: CSO (Center Speaker Organizer), Intelligent Time Alignment, and EQ7. Creating a virtual center speaker —... -
Page 40: Optimizing Sound For The Listening Position - Intelligent Time Alignment
Optimizing sound for the listening position — Intelligent Time Alignment The unit can change the localization of sound by delaying the sound output from each speaker to suit your position, and simulate a natural sound field with the feeling of being in the center of it wherever you sit in the car. -
Page 41: Customizing The Equalizer Curve
By the system setup menu Press (SYSTEM SETUP) while the unit is off. The system setup item appears on the main unit. Press M/m to select “POS TUNE,” then press (ENTER). Set the distance between your listening position and each speaker. To adjust the distance, press M/m. -
Page 42: Speaker Configuration And Volume Setup
Speaker configuration and volume setup SYSTEM SETUP By sensing the setting status of the center speaker and subwoofer, the unit adjusts your setting options accordingly. For example, if the connection status of the center speaker is set to off, you can activate the virtual center speaker (page 39), and if it is set to on, you can adjust its volume, etc. -
Page 43: Settings
Settings Various settings are configurable from the following two setup menus. • Visual setup menu (page 43) Allows configuration of visual-related items (by the monitor). • System setup menu (page 47) Allows configuration of system-related items (by the main unit). Visual setup The visual setup menu includes the following categories. -
Page 44: Language Setup For Display Or Soundtrack
Language setup for display or soundtrack Select (LANGUAGE SETUP), then select the desired item and option below, using M/m and (ENTER). For details on this procedure, see “Basic operation of visual setup” on page 43. Item MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE Display setup (DISPLAY SETUP), then select the desired item and option below, using M/m and (ENTER). -
Page 45: Custom Setup
Custom setup Select (CUSTOM SETUP), then select the desired item and option below, using M/m and (ENTER). For details on this procedure, see “Basic operation of visual setup” on page 43. Follow the page reference for details. “z” indicates the default setting. Item PARENTAL CONTROL (page 29) -
Page 46: Audio Setup
Audio setup (AUDIO SETUP), then select the desired item and option below, using M/m and (ENTER). Select For details on this procedure, see “Basic operation of visual setup” on page 43. Follow the page reference for details. “z” indicates the default setting. Item SUPER AUDIO CD MODE (page 36) -
Page 47: Resetting All Settings
Resetting all settings All settings (excluding parental control setting) in visual setup can be reset. (RESET), then “YES” using M/m and Select (ENTER). For details on this procedure, see “Basic operation of visual setup” on page 43. Note Do not power off the unit while resetting, as it takes a few seconds to complete. - Page 48 Follow the page reference for details. “z” indicates the default setting. SET (Setup) Item CLOCK ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 51) CT (Clock Time) (page 37, 38) BEEP RM (Rotary Commander) Changes the operative direction of the rotary commander controls. A.OFF (Auto Off) Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is off.
- Page 49 DSPL (Display) Item M.DSPL (Motion Display) Selects the Motion Display mode. DEMO (Demonstration) DIM (Dimmer) Changes the display brightness. A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) Scrolls long items automatically. R/M (Receive mode) Item LOCAL (Local Seek Mode) MONO (Monaural Mode) Selects monaural reception mode to improve poor FM reception.
- Page 50 SOUND Item EQ7 TUNE (page 41) HPF (High Pass Filter) Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency. LPF (Low Pass Filter) Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency. AUX-LVL (AUX Level) (page 52) DVD-LVL (DVD Level) (page 27) SP SETUP (Speaker Setup) (page 42) POS TUNE (Position Tune) (page 41) DISC.LAYER (page 35)
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Page 51: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock SYSTEM SETUP </M/m/, ENTER The clock uses a 24-hour indication. Press (SYSTEM SETUP). The system setup item appears on the main unit. Press M/m to select “CLOCK ADJ,” then press (ENTER). The hour indication flashes. Press M/m to set the hour and minute. To move the digital indication, press </,. -
Page 52: Cd Changer
Selecting an auxiliary device 1 Press (SRC) repeatedly until “AUX” appears on the main unit. 2 Press (MODE) to select “FRONT-IN” or “REAR-IN.” Operate by the auxiliary device itself. Adjusting the volume level Be sure to adjust the volume of each connected device before playback. -
Page 53: Rotary Commander Rm-X4S
Rotary commander RM-X4S Attaching the label Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rotary commander. D S P L SO U N D M O D E M O D E S O U N D D SP L Location of controls The corresponding buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as those... -
Page 54: Additional Information
Additional Information Precautions • If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. • Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically while the unit is operating. 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 55: About Mp3 Files
Notes on Multi Session CDs/Multi Border DVDs This unit can play Multi Session CDs/Multi Border DVDs under the following conditions. Note that the session must be closed and the disc must be finalized. • When CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio) is recorded in the first session: The unit recognizes the disc as CD-DA and only CD-DA of the first session is played, even if an... -
Page 56: Maintenance
If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Cleaning the connectors The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In... -
Page 57: Specifications
Remove the unit. 1 Insert both release keys simultaneously until they click. 2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit. 3 Slide the unit out of the mounting. Specifications System Laser: Semiconductor laser Signal format system: PAL DVD/CD Player section Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency response: 10 –... -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
Note This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. - Page 59 Disc operation The disc cannot be loaded. • Another disc is already loaded. • The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way. The disc does not play back. • Defective or dirty disc. • The disc is not applicable. •...
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Page 60: Error Displays/Messages
Press the RESET button (page 14). If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you take the unit to be repaired because of disc playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the time the problem began. -
Page 61: Glossary
Glossary Album Section of a music piece or an image on a DATA CD/DVD containing MP3/WMA audio tracks or JPEG files. Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A title is composed of several chapters. ® DivX Digital video technology created by DivX, Inc. Videos encoded with DivX technology are among the highest quality with a relatively small file size. - Page 62 Super Audio CD Super Audio CD is a new high-quality audio disc standard where music is recorded in the DSD (Direct Stream Digital) format (conventional CDs are recorded in the PCM format). The DSD format, using a sampling frequency 64 times higher than that of a conventional CD, and with 1-bit quantization, achieves both a wide frequency range and a wide dynamic range across the audible...
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Page 63: Language Code List
Language code/area code list Language code list The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code 1027 Afar 1183 1028 Abkhazian 1186 1032 Afrikaans 1194 1039 Amharic 1196 1044 Arabic 1203 1045 Assamese 1209 1051 Aymara 1217 1052... - Page 64 Index Numerics 16:9 44 2000MP3 6 2000WMA 6 4:3 LETTER BOX 44 4:3 PAN SCAN 44 5.1-channel output (5.1CH OUTPUT) 46 Album (ALBUM) 32 Alternative Frequencies (AF) 37 Angle (ANGLE) 17 Area code 63 Audio (AUDIO) Channel 26 Format 26 Language 26, 44 Audio DRC (AUDIO DRC) 46 Audio setup...
- Page 65 Setup menu System setup 47 Visual setup 43 Shuffle play (SHUF) 30, 52 Slide show interval (SLIDE SHOW TIME) 45 Soundtrack language (AUDIO) 26, 44 Speaker Setup (SP SETUP) 14, 42 Subtitle language (SUBTITLE) 17, 44 Subwoofer (SW) 39 Super Audio CD Layer (SUPER AUDIO CD LAYER, DISC.LAYER)
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