Sony CMT-DX400 Operating Instructions page 2

Adjusting the Sound
To view information about the
disc/file
To generate more dynamic
You can check the playing time and
sound
remaining time of the current title, chapter,
track. You can also check the time
Press DSGX on the unit repeatedly
information during playback of video files.
during playback to turn on or off the
Press TIME repeatedly during playback.
DSGX (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra)
Each time you press the button, the displayed
function.
item changes. Displayable items vary
The default setting is underlined.
depending on the playback source.
 "DSGX ON": Generates more dynamic
sound.
 "DSGX OFF": Turns off the DSGX
function.
To select an equalizer setting
Press EQ repeatedly during playback
until the desired mode appears on the
display.
The default setting is underlined.
 "ROCK": Enhanced low and high range for
great sounding movie effects and
atmosphere. Great for action movies and
rock music.
 "JAZZ": Clear mid and high range.
Recreates the atmosphere of a live club with
the artist just in front of you. Good for jazz
music and watching dramas.
 "CLASSIC": Ideal for listening to classical
music and watching live concert DVDs.
 "FLAT": Flat and pure sound mode.
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 [Last Memory]
Preference Page
This system recalls the point where you
stopped the disc the last time it was played  [TV Type]*
and resumes playback from that point the
[PAL]: For a PAL-system TV.
next time you insert the same disc.
[Multi]: For a TV that is compatible with
[On]: The system stores the resume points in both PAL and NTSC.
memory. [NTSC]: For an NTSC-system TV.
[Off]: The system does not store the resume
 [Audio]
points in memory. Playback restarts at the
You can select the preferred audio language
resume point only for the current disc in the
for DVDs with multiple sound tracks.
unit.
 [Subtitle]
Note
You can select the language of the subtitles
When the resume playback memory is full, recorded on a DVD VIDEO.
the resume playback point for the earliest
 [Disc Menu]
disc is deleted.
You can select the language for a disc's menu.

[Auto Standby] (DVD/CD and USB
 [Parental]
functions only)
You can restrict playback of DVDs that have
[On]: Enters standby mode automatically
ratings. Scenes may be blocked or replaced
when in stop, pause, no disc, or eject mode
with different scenes.
for more than 30 minutes.
1
Press / to select a rating level from
[Off]: The unit does not enter standby mode
[1] to [8] or [Off], then press
automatically.
2
Press the number buttons to enter
Video Setup Page
your 6-digit password.
  [Default]
[Progressive]
You can set the progressive signal that is You can reset all the setup menu options and
output from the COMPONENT VIDEO your personal settings to the factory defaults,
except for your password for the [Password]
OUT jack.
The default setting is underlined. and [Parental] items.
[On]: Turns on the progressive scan mode. Press to confirm the default reset.
Follow the instructions on the display.
[Off]: Turns off the progressive scan mode
and outputs the interlaced signal with the
interlaced scan mode.
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Sound Operation
There is no sound. Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
 Press VOLUME + repeatedly (or turn Check that the antenna is connected securely.
VOLUME control on the unit clockwise) to Adjust the antenna or connect an external
adjust the volume. antenna if necessary.
 Make sure the headphones are not
A disc does not play.
connected.
 The region code on the DVD does not
 Check the speaker connections.
match the system.
 The system is in pause mode or in slow-
 Moisture has condensed inside the unit and
motion play mode. Press  to return to
may cause damage to the lenses. Remove
normal playback.
the disc and leave the unit turned on for
There is severe hum or noise. about half an hour.
 Move the system away from the source of
A DATA CD/DATA DVD cannot be played.
noise.
 The DATA CD is not recorded in ISO 9660
 Connect the system to a different wall
Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet.
outlet.
 The DATA DVD is not recorded in UDF
 Install a noise filter (commercially
(Universal Disk Format).
available) to the power cord.
A JPEG image file cannot be played.
There is no microphone sound.
It is larger than 2,048 (width) × 1,536
 Press VOLUME + repeatedly (or turn
(height) pixels in normal mode, or more than
VOLUME control on the unit clockwise) to
2,000,000 pixels in progressive format which
adjust the speaker volume.
is mainly used on the Internet websites.
 Press MIC LEVEL, then press  to adjust
A video file cannot be played.
the microphone volume.
The video file is larger than 720 (width) ×
 Make sure the microphone is connected to
576 (height) pixels.
MIC jack correctly.
 Make sure the microphone is turned on. The name of a folder or file is not
displayed correctly.
The sound loses stereo effect when you
The system can only display numbers and
play a VIDEO CD or CD.
letters of the alphabet. Other characters are
Set the audio setting to [Stereo] by pressing
displayed as "_".
AUDIO.
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Singing along: Karaoke Using a Tuner
You can sing along with the music by
To preset radio stations
connecting an optional microphone.
1
You can preset up to 20 FM stations and
Connect an optional microphone to
10 AM stations. You can then tune to any of
the MIC jack on the unit.
those stations simply by selecting the
"MIC ON" appears on the display.
corresponding preset number.
2
Press MIC LEVEL.
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
3
Press / to adjust the microphone
"FM" or "AM."
volume.
2
Press and hold TUNING +/ for
4
Start playing the music and adjust
2 seconds to start tuning until you
the volume.
find the desired radio station.
"SEARCH +" or "SEARCH " appears
 After you have finished
on the display until a radio station with
Adjust the microphone volume to "MIC 0"
sufficient signal strength is found.
and disconnect the microphone from the
MIC jack.
3
Press PROGRAM.
"P 01" flashes in the display.
 To adjust the microphone echo level
4
1 Press PRESET +/ (or press and hold
Press ECHO in "MIC ON" mode.
SHIFT, then press the number
2
Press / to adjust echo effect.
buttons) to select a preset number.
5
Note Press
frequency.
The microphone function ("MIC ON" mode)
is not available when selecting the AUDIO IN
or tuner function.
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Precautions
Password Setup Page
 [Password] On placement
The default password is "000000". To change  At high volume, over long periods of time,
the password: the cabinet becomes hot. This is not a
1 malfunction. However, touching the
Press and hold SHIFT, and then enter
cabinet should be avoided. Do not place the
"000000" or your last set 6-digit
system in a confined space where
password in the [Old Password]
ventilation is poor as this may cause
section.
overheating.
2
Press and hold SHIFT, and then enter
 Do not install the system near heat sources
a new 6-digit password in the [New
such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place
Password] section.
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
3
Press and hold SHIFT, and then enter mechanical vibration, or shock.
a new 6-digit password again in the
 Do not install the system in an inclined
[Confirm PWD] section to confirm
position. It is designed to be operated in a
your entry. horizontal position only.
4  Do not place heavy objects on the system.
Press to exit the menu.
On operation
 If the system is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense on the
.
lenses inside the unit. Should this occur,
the system may not operate properly. In
this case, remove the disc and leave the
system turned on for about half an hour
until the moisture evaporates.
 If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug
the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
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A disc does not start playing from the Specifications
beginning.
 Resume play has been selected. Main unit
During stop, press  (or CANCEL  on
Amplifier section
the unit) and then start playback.
Power output (rated):
 Program play has been selected. During
18 watts + 18 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz,
stop, press  (or CANCEL  on the unit)
1% THD)
and then start playback.
Continuous RMS power output (reference):
 Shuffle play has been selected. During stop,
22.5 watts + 22.5 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz,
press  (or CANCEL  on the unit) and
10% THD)
then start playback.
Inputs
A disc cannot be ejected and "LOCKED"
AUDIO IN (3.5 mm stereo mini jack):
appears on the display.
Impedance 10 kilohms
Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
MIC (monaural mini jack):
Sony service facility.
Impedance 10 kilohms
The system does not work normally.
Outputs
Disconnect the AC power cord from the wall
VIDEO OUT:
outlet, then reconnect after several minutes.
Load impedance 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
USB device
Y: 75 ohms
Pb: 75 ohms
The USB device (audio file/JPEG image
Pr: 75 ohms
file/video file) cannot be played.
PHONES (stereo mini jack):
 Files that are encrypted or protected by
Accepts headphones with an impedance
passwords, etc., cannot be played.
of 32 ohms or more
 There is no playable file on the USB device.
SPEAKERS:
Accepts impedance of 6 ohms
(USB) port: Type A
Maximum current: 500 mA
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To listen to a preset radio station
1
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
"FM" or "AM."
2
Press PRESET +/ (or press and hold
SHIFT, then press the number
buttons) to select a preset number.
3
Press VOLUME +/ or turn VOLUME
control on the unit to adjust the
volume.
Tips
 When an FM stereo program has static
noise, press AUDIO repeatedly to select
"MONO. " You will loose stereo effect, but
reception will improve.
 When an AM program has static noise,
press AUDIO repeatedly to improve the
reception.
To change the AM tuning
interval
to store the station
You can change the tuning interval, 9 kHz or
10 kHz, for AM reception by pressing and
holding  for 5 seconds when using the
AM function. Please note that changing the
tuning interval erases all the AM station
presets.
To reset the interval to the factory preset
(9 kHz), repeat the procedure.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your system, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens
cleaners (including wet or spray types). These
may cause the apparatus to malfunction.
On your TV's color
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: If you leave the same image (a
still video image, an on-screen display
image, etc.) displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time, you risk
permanent damage to your television
screen. Projection televisions are
especially susceptible to this.
On moving the system
Before moving the system, make sure that
there is no disc inserted, and remove the AC
power cord from the wall outlet.
On handling discs
 To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by
its edge. Do not touch the surface.
 Do not attach paper or tape to the disc.
 Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave
it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car.
Disc player section
System:
Compact disc and digital audio and
video system
Laser Diode Properties
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 1000 µW
* This output is the value measurement
at a distance of 200 mm from the
objective lens surface on the Optical
Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.
Video color system format: NTSC/PAL
USB section
(USB) port:
Maximum current: 500 mA
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section
Tuning range:
87.5 MHz  108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna: FM lead antenna
Antenna terminals:
75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency:
10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range:
531 kHz  1,602 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 kHz  1,610 kHz (10 kHz step)
Antenna: AM loop antenna
Antenna terminals:
External antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency:
450 kHz
Convenient Functions Using the Setup Display
You can make various adjustments to menu
Using the Sleep Timer
items.
The default setting is underlined.
You can set the system to turn off at a preset
1
time, so you can fall asleep listening to music.
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
the DVD/CD or USB function.
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
2
Each time you press this button, the minute
Press SETUP in stop mode.
display (the remaining time) changes by
The setup menu appears.
10 minutes.
3
Press / to select one of the setup
A countdown will start from the last
menu categories, then press
20 seconds before the system turns off.
4
Press / to select a setup item, then
 To check the remaining time
press  or .
Press and hold SLEEP for 3 seconds. The
5
Select the option you want to change
remaining time until the system turns off
and press to confirm and go back
appears on the display.
to the previously selected item.
 To cancel the sleep timer function 6
Press SETUP to turn off the menu.
Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" appears
Setup
Selected
on the display.
categories
category
To change the brightness of the
display
The brightness of the display can be selected
from 2 levels.
The default setting is underlined.
Press DIMMER repeatedly.
 "DIM OFF": Bright.
 "DIM ON": Dark.
Selected setting Options
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On cleaning discs Troubleshooting
 Before playing, clean the disc with a
If you experience any of the following
cleaning cloth.
difficulties while using the system, check this
Wipe the disc from the center outward to
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
the edge.
problem before requesting repairs. Should
 Do not use solvents such as benzine,
any problem persist, consult your nearest
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
Sony dealer.
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Note that if service personnel changes some
This system can only play back a standard
parts during repair, these parts may be
circular disc. Using neither standard nor
retained.
circular discs (e.g., card, heart, or star shape)
may cause a malfunction.
Power
Do not use a disc that has a commercially
The power is not turned on.
available accessory attached, such as a label
Check that the AC power cord is connected
or ring.
securely.
On heat buildup
 Although the system heats up during
Picture
operation, this is not a malfunction.
 Place the system in a location with
There is no picture.
adequate ventilation to prevent heat  The video connecting cords are not
buildup in the system. connected securely.
 If you continuously use this system at a
 The unit is not connected to the correct TV
high volume, the cabinet temperature rises
input jack.
considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do
 The system is not selected via the video
not touch the cabinet. input of the TV.
 To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the  Check the output method on your system.
ventilation openings.
 Make sure you connect the system and
your TV using the video cord (supplied) so
that you can view the pictures.
 When connecting your TV and the VIDEO
OUT jack of the system using the video
cord (supplied), set the system to interlaced
format.
 You have set to progressive format but your
TV cannot accept the signal in progressive
format.
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Speaker (SS-CDX400) Supplied accessories:
Speaker system: Remote Commander (1)
2-way, Bass reflex, Magnetically shielded AM loop antenna (1)
FM lead antenna (1)
Speaker unit
Woofer: 100 mm, cone type Video cord (1)
Tweeter: 40 mm, cone type Speaker pads (8)
Rated impedance: 6 ohms
Dimensions (W/H/D):
Design and specifications are subject to
Approx. 140 mm × 240 mm × 200 mm
change without notice.
Mass: Approx. 2.0 kg
Quantity: 2 pieces
General Standby power consumption: 0.5 W
Power requirements:
AC 220 V  240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 25 watts
Please contact the following to obtain
Dimensions (W/H/D) (excl. speakers):
customer support for this system.
Approx. 175 mm × 240 mm × 210 mm
Sony China Customer Support Center
Mass (excl. speakers):
TEL: 400-810-9000
Approx. 2.4 kg
http://www.sony.com.cn/
Quantity of the main unit: 1 piece
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General Setup Page

[TV Display]
[16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide-
screen TV or a TV with a wide mode
function.
.
[4:3 Letter Box]: Displays a wide picture with
black bands on the top and bottom.
[4:3 Pan Scan]: Displays a full-height picture
on the entire screen, with trimmed sides.
 [OSD Lang] (On-Screen Display)
You can select the display language on the
TV screen.
 [Screen Saver]
[On]: Turns on the screen saver when in stop,
pause, no disc, or eject mode for more than
15 minutes.
[Off]: Turns off the screen saver.
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 You have set to progressive format
(525p/625p) but your TV is unable to
receive signals in this format. In this case,
connect your TV and the VIDEO OUT
jack of the system and set to interlaced scan
mode. See "[Progressive]" (page 21).
Even though you set the aspect ratio in
[TV Display] of [General Setup Page], the
picture does not fill the TV screen.
The aspect ratio is fixed on the disc.
Color irregularity occurs on the TV
screen.
The system's speakers contain magnet parts,
so magnetic distortion may occur. When
color irregularity occurs on the TV screen,
check the following items.

Install the speakers at least 0.3 meters from
your TV set.
 If the color irregularity persists, turn off
the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to
30 minutes.

Reposition the speakers farther away from
your TV set.
The [TV Type] setting does not match
your TV.
[TV Type] can be reset according to the
following procedure:
1. Press  to remove the disc.
2. Press DISPLAY.
3. Press .
[TV Type] will be reset.
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