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- Page 1 2-023-785-11(2) Display Side Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions DHC-NXM4D DHC-NXM2D ©2004 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 ® NERGY ® is a U.S. NERGY registered mark. As an E NERGY ® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product ® meets the E NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents How to use this manual......5 Tape – Play Playable discs.......... 5 Loading a tape ........41 Getting Started Playing a tape........41 Hooking up the system......7 Tape – Recording Positioning the speakers......11 Setting the clock........12 Recording your favorite CD tracks on Performing QUICK SETUP .... - Page 4 Optional Components Hooking up optional components ..55 Listening to audio from a connected component ........56 Enjoying the 5.1 channel sound with the optional amplifier ......57 (DHC-NXM2D only) Recording audio from a connected component ........57 Recording on a connected component ........
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Page 5: How To Use This Manual
Format of discs Disc logo How to use this manual CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files/ • This manual mainly explains operations using JPEG files) the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. •... - Page 6 • Progressive JPEG format file Music discs encoded with • Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, copyright protection square, star) cannot be played on this unit. technologies Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs. This product is designed to playback discs that •...
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. DHC-NXM4D is used for illustration purpose. FM antenna AM loop antenna Surround speaker Surround speaker (Right)*... - Page 8 1 Connect the speakers and sub woofer. 3 Connect the video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the Be sure to match the appropriate speaker supplied video cable. cords from the speaker terminals to the corresponding SPEAKER terminals on the unit.
- Page 9 120V * different color system from the one you set to the unit, the picture image may be distorted. * DHC-NXM4D only * Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V Setting the speakers 5 Connect the power cord to a wall After hooking up the system, we recommend to outlet.
- Page 10 You can use the following buttons on the remote When you place the front speakers on top of the to operate a Sony TV. sub woofer and the main unit, place the speaker Press support at the back side of the sub woofer and...
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Page 11: Positioning The Speakers
Surround speaker When carrying this system (L)* (R)* Perform the following procedure to protect * DHC-NXM4D only the DVD mechanism. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Place the center speaker at about the same height as the front speakers. -
Page 12: Setting The Clock
To adjust the clock wave, by placing a bookshelf against the wall, etc. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. * DHC-NXM4D only Press M or m to select “CLOCK SET”, then Speaker settings press ENTER. -
Page 13: Performing Quick Setup
“Speaker settings” on page 35. The Asian model is used for illustration purposes only. Press M or m repeatedly to select a For DHC-NXM4D suitable room size from “SMALL”, Turn on your TV and select the video “MEDIUM” or “LARGE”, then press input. - Page 14 OTHERS • When you select “4:3” in “TV TYPE”, “4:3 LETTER BOX” is selected (page 29). • For DHC-NXM4D, depending on selected position in “LISTENING POSITION” or “ROOM SIZE”, the The language you select in “LANGUAGE distance and level of each speaker will be set SETUP”...
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Page 15: Dvd/Video Cd/Cd/Mp3/Jpeg - Play
Playing a disc DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Loading a disc Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Before playing a DVD, VIDEO CD or JPEG, turn on your TV and select the video input. Press DISC 1 – 5 to select the disc tray. Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some When no disc is in the disc tray you operations may be different or restricted. - Page 16 Press FUNCTION + or – repeatedly (or Tips DVD on the unit) to switch the function • When DVD function is selected when you load a DVD, the disc playbacks automatically. to DVD. • You can change the play mode between 1DISC, ALL Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop DISCS and ALBM using the on-screen display as mode until the mode you want appears...
- Page 17 Do this When disc access takes a long time, set “DVD Press M while displaying a Enjoy the Slide POWER ON” by DVD power manage function show (only one JPEG image. (page 39). direction) (JPEG Each time you press M during only) Slide show, the interval time of Resuming playback from the...
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Page 18: Playing Dvds Using The Menu
Playing DVDs using the Playing VIDEO CDs with menu PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) — PBC Play Some DVDs have menus to help you enjoy the DVDs. You can play DVDs using these menus You can use PBC* menus on your TV screen to on the TV screen. -
Page 19: Playing Repeatedly
x When playing a DVD Playing repeatedly • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL : repeats all the titles. — Repeat Play • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 You can play all the titles/tracks/files or a single when Program Play is set to OFF title/chapter/track on a disc repeatedly. -
Page 20: Creating Your Own Program
Program additional discs, albums or Creating your own tracks. To program Repeat steps program Other discs 3 and 5 — Program Play Other tracks or albums 4 and 5 on the same disc Other tracks or albums 3 to 5 on other discs You can make a program of up to 25 steps. - Page 21 Press ,. To program all the tracks on a disc, press or m to select “ALL TRACKS”, then press The disc list appears. ENTER. Program Disc x When programming an MP3 DISC 1 (CD) DISC 2 (– – – – –) For example, select track “3”...
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Page 22: Using The On-Screen Display To Search
Other operations Using the on-screen Do this display to search Cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode until “PGM” disappears. Turn off the Program Press PLAY MODE in stop Display mode. You can search for a title (DVD), chapter Check the program When the list of all (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, MP3), index... - Page 23 Press ENTER. Press ENTER. The list of contents in the disc appears. “** (**)” changes to “– – (**)”. 1:DVD 1:CD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE HIGHWAY – – ( 3 4 ) VIEW POINT MY CHILDREN 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 DANCING GOOD TASTE...
- Page 24 Notes • The title, chapter or track number displayed on the TV screen is recorded data on the disc. • You cannot search a scene of a VIDEO CD. • When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the index search function does not work. •...
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Page 25: Dvd - Various Functions
You can select the audio setting by pressing AUDIO. DVD – Various functions Each time you press the button, the setting changes. Changing the sound/ Displaying the audio subtitle/language information of the disc (DVD only) When you select “AUDIO”, the channels being played are displayed on the TV screen. - Page 26 The display examples are as Displaying the subtitles (DVD follows: only) • PCM (stereo) With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are PROGRAM FORMAT recorded, you can change the subtitle language PCM 48kHz 24bit while playing a DVD, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want.
- Page 27 x DVD MENU (DVD only) Changing the screen display Select the language for the DVD menu. language, DVD menu x AUDIO (DVD only) language and audio track Switches the language of the sound track. Select auto selection mode the language from the displayed list. —...
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Page 28: Adjusting The Angle/Image
x DATA CD PRIORITY (MP3, JPEG only) Adjusting the angle/image Set priority data you want to play, when you play the data disc (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW) contained MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. The default setting is underlined. Changing the angles (DVD If an MP3 file exists on the disc, only) the system recognises the disc as... - Page 29 • 16:9 Adjusting the TV screen — SCREEN SETUP/CUSTOM SETUP Press DVD SETUP in stop mode. • 4:3 LETTER BOX The Setup Display appears. Press M or m repeatedly to select “SCREEN SETUP” or “CUSTOM SETUP”, then press ENTER. • 4:3 PAN SCAN Select Setup item SCREEN SETUP...
- Page 30 Press M or m repeatedly to select x BACKGROUND “PROGRESSIVE”, then press ENTER. Select the background color or picture on the TV The display for confirming appears. screen when the playback is stopped or while playing a CD. The default setting is underlined. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9...
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Page 31: Restricting Disc Playback
Notes Restricting disc playback • You cannot change the color system of the disc itself. • Except for Latin American model, you can change — CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL/ the color system of this unit according to the connected TV (page 9). PARENTAL CONTROL You can reset all the DVD settings except for Parental Control by performing the operations described under... - Page 32 x When you have already registered a Playing the disc for which password Custom Parental Control is The display for entering the password appears. Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” Enter password, then press ENTER display appears.
- Page 33 Press M or m repeatedly to select Press M or m repeatedly to select “PARENTAL CONTROLt”, then press “STANDARD”, then press ENTER. ENTER. The options for “STANDARD” appear. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password CUSTOM SETUP appears.
- Page 34 To turn off the Parental Control Area code function and play the DVD after Standard Code number entering your password Argentina 2044 Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8. Australia 2047 Austria 2046 To change the password Belgium 2057 In step 5, select “CHANGE Brazil 2070 PASSWORDt”, then press ENTER.
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Page 35: Speaker Settings
“SIZE” or “DISTANCE”, then press woofer is not used. ENTER. Press M or m repeatedly to select the * DHC-NXM4D only setup item, then press ENTER. Notes • When adjusting speakers, the sound may cut off for a Press M or m repeatedly to select or set moment. - Page 36 DISTANCE (DHC-NXM4D only) Adjusting the speaker volume The default distance setting for the speakers in and level relation to the listening position is shown below. For DHC-NXM4D Press DVD SETUP in stop mode. 1.6m The Setup Display appears. 1.6m 1.6m...
- Page 37 When You can vary the level of each speaker as you select one of the “SPEAKER follows. For DHC-NXM4D, be sure to set SETUP (LEVEL or “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. BALANCE)” items, the test tone is emitted from the selected Any items that are set to “NONE”...
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Page 38: Tuner
Press TUNING + or – repeatedly to select the desired preset number. Tuner Press ENTER. Presetting radio stations “Complete!” appears. Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. stations. -
Page 39: Listening To The Radio
To improve tuner reception Listening to the radio When tuner reception is poor, set DVD player power off by DVD power manage function. You can listen to a radio station either by DVD power is factory set to on. selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning Use buttons on the unit for the operation. -
Page 40: Manual Tuning
• When switching to DVD function from TUNER function, a longer time may be required to access the disc. For DHC-NXM4D, the same thing may happen when switching to TAPE, VIDEO or SAT function from TUNER function. In this case, set “DVD POWER ON”... -
Page 41: Tape - Play
Playing a tape Tape – Play You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Loading a tape Load a tape. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select “g” to play one side. Select “j” Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select play both sides. -
Page 42: Tape - Recording
Searching for the beginning of the current or the next track Tape – Recording (AMS)* Recording your favorite To go forward CD tracks on a tape Press > during playback. Each time you press the button, the search — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording direction, + (forward), and number of tracks being skipped (1 to 9) appear. -
Page 43: Recording On A Tape Manually
To record a VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 by Recording on a tape specifying track order manually You can record only your favorite tracks using Program Play. Between steps 4 and 5, perform — Manual Recording steps 2 to 6 of “Creating your own program” (page 20). -
Page 44: Sound Adjustment
To stop recording Press x. Sound Adjustment Notes Adjusting the sound • You cannot listen to other sources while recording. • When you press z START in step 5, the surround effect may automatically change (see “Selecting the Generating a more dynamic surround effect”... -
Page 45: Selecting The Surround Effect
2CH STEREO Notes x For DHC-NXM4D • For DHC-NXM4D, if “NONE” is selected in When the headphones are connected surround speaker setup, no sound will be output from the surround speakers even if “LINK” or “LINK HP 2CH y HP SURROUND y HP SURROUND”... -
Page 46: Singing Along: Karaoke
Other operations Singing along: Karaoke Do this Use VIDEO Turn on your TV and switch it to CDs or DVDs the appropriate video input. Cancel karaoke Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and You can sing along by turning down the singer’s mode disconnect the microphone from voice. - Page 47 Tips Mixing and recording sounds • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the You can “mix” sounds by playing one of the direction of the microphone. components and singing or speaking into a •...
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Page 48: Timer
Waking up to music Timer — Play Timer Falling asleep to music You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make — Sleep Timer sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 12). You can set the system to turn off after a certain Use buttons on the remote for the operation. -
Page 49: Timer Recording Radio Programs
Press ?/1 to turn off the system. Timer recording radio Other operations programs Do this Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER — Rec Timer SELECT. Press repeatedly You can record a preset radio station from a until “PLAY SELECT?” specified time. appears, then press ENTER. -
Page 50: Display
Other operations Do this Display Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER Turning off the display SELECT. Press repeatedly until “REC SELECT?” — Power Saving Mode appears, then press ENTER. The demonstration display (display window and Change the setting Start over from step 1. buttons lighting and flashing even when the Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER... -
Page 51: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display
Adjusting the brightness Viewing information of the display back light about the disc in the display Press DIMMER on the unit repeatedly to select the desired setting while the system You can check the playing time and remaining is on. time of the current track or that of the disc. - Page 52 x When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Checking the total playing functions (Ver. 2.0) time and titles (DVD/VIDEO Elapsed playing time on the current scene CD/CD/MP3/JPEG) Clock display (for eight seconds) t Bass level (for eight seconds) t Treble level (for eight Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
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Page 53: Viewing Information About The Disc In The On-Screen Display
Notes Viewing information • Depending on the DVD, the disc information may not be displayed. about the disc in the on- • Depending on the disc, some DVD/CD-TEXT information may not appear. screen display • With formats other than ISO9660 level 1 and 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly. -
Page 54: Checking The Date Information
x When playing a CD/VIDEO CD without Checking the date PBC function • T **:** information Elapsed playing time of the current track • T–**:** Remaining time of the current track • D **:** You can check the date information during play Elapsed playing time of the current disc when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG •... -
Page 55: Optional Components
Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. DHC-NXM2D is used for illustration purpose. VCR or MD deck Amplifier VCR or satellite tuner, etc. To the audio input To the digital input jack of From the audio output... -
Page 56: Listening To Audio From A Connected Component
C VIDEO/SAT OUT L/R jacks Listening to audio from a Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (VCR or MD deck, connected component etc.) to these jacks. You can then output audio to the component from this system. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. -
Page 57: Enjoying The 5.1 Channel Sound With The Optional Amplifier
Enjoying the 5.1 channel Recording on a connected sound with the optional component amplifier Making an analog recording (DHC-NXM2D only) Connect audio cords. Connect a digital optical cord. See “Hooking up optional components” on See “Hooking up optional components” on page 55. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
If the problem persists after doing all of the • Redo the following: above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. – “Setting the clock” (page 12) – “Presetting radio stations” (page 38) – “Falling asleep to music” (page 48) and When the ?/1 indicator flashes “Waking up to music”... - Page 59 56). appears. “CANNOT LOCK” appears in the display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony • Press ?/1 to turn off the system and press again service facility. to turn on. Then follow the same procedures in The disc tray does not close.
- Page 60 The sound skips. MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than others. • Wipe the disc clean (page 66). • After the system reads all tracks on the discs, • Replace the disc. playback may take more time than usual if: •...
- Page 61 The surround effect is difficult to hear when Picture noise appears. you are playing a Dolby Digital or MPEG audio • Clean the disc. sound track. • If video from this system has to go through your • Make sure the sound field function is on VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection (page 45).
- Page 62 • Refer to General item “There is no sound.” cords as possible. (page 58) and check the condition of the system. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied • Connect the component properly (page 55) while AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
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Page 63: Messages
To return the DVD setup to the Messages default settings*, perform reset as follows: One of the following messages may appear or Press DVD SETUP in stop mode. flash in the display during operation. Press M or m repeatedly to select “SET UP”, DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG then press ENTER. - Page 64 Timer OFF TIME NG! The Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end times are set to the same time. PUSH SELECT! You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation. SET CLOCK! You tried to select the timer with the clock not set. SET TIMER! You tried to select the timer with the timer not set.
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Page 65: Additional Information
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on If you have any questions or problems concerning your surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result. - Page 66 Notes on discs When using a tape longer than 90 minutes • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding •...
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Page 67: Specifications
FRONT SPEAKER: Use only the supplied THD) speaker SS-NXM4D Center speaker: 40 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, SURROUND SPEAKER (DHC-NXM4D only): 10% THD) Use only the supplied Surround speaker: 40 + 40 watts speaker SS-RS400S (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%... - Page 68 Tuner section Surround speaker SS-RS400S for DHC-NXM4D FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz type (50 kHz step) Speaker units Antenna FM lead antenna Woofer range: 8 cm, cone type...
- Page 69 Remote Commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Video cable (1) Speaker pads DHC-NXM4D (12) Speaker cords DHC-NXM4D (6) DHC-NXM2D (3) Speaker support (2) Screw 3 3.5 × 14 (4) Screw 3 3 × 8 (4) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Page 70: Language Code List
Language code list For details, see pages 13, 25, 26 and 27. The language spellings conform to the ISO639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1245 Inupiak 1489 Russian 1028 Abkhazian 1248 Indonesian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1032 Afrikaans 1253... -
Page 71: List Of Items That Can Be Displayed And Selected By Disc Type
List of items that can be displayed and selected by disc type When you press DVD DISPLAY, the following control menu items are displayed. Control Menu items Function DISC Displays the disc name or disc type inserted into the system. Selects the disc to be played. -
Page 72: System Setup Item List
0 dB (–6 dB – +6 dB) LEFT SURROUND 0 dB (–6 dB – +6 dB) RIGHT SUBWOOFER +2 dB (DHC-NXM4D: –10 dB – +10 dB) LEVEL 2 (DHC-NXM2D: LEVEL 3 – 1) BALANCE FRONT – – – (CENTER) (6 steps left or right) -
Page 73: Glossary
The default settings vary, depending on the country files. model. Except for Latin American model Auto Pause DHC-NXM4D only An automatical pauses according to the signal DHC-NXM2D only encoded on the disc while playing a VIDEO CD. If the CD/DVD player does not resume play for... - Page 74 Music mode File Section of a picture on a data CD containing The Music mode is for use with any stereo music JPEG image files. recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space. Film based software, Video based software Dolby Surround Pro Logic DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,...
- Page 75 Parental Control Region Code A function of the DVD to limit playback of the This system is used to protect copyrights. A disc by the age of the users according to the region number is allocated on each DVD system limitation level in each country/region.
- Page 76 VIDEO CD A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of the worldwide standards for digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures.
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Page 77: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages
List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Illustration number Use this page to find the location of buttons and other TAPE A/B wl (41, 42, 43, 47) parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Name of button/part Reference page Main unit... - Page 78 Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ?/1 (power) 1 (9, 49) A – E F – Z nN (play) 6 (16, 34, 41) ALBUM + 7 (16, 20) FM MODE 5 (40) X (pause) 6 (16, 41) ALBUM – qa (16, 20) FUNCTION +/–...
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