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Sony MEX-DV1500U Operating Instructions Manual

Sony MEX-DV1500U Operating Instructions Manual

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4-120-899-11 (1)
Multi Disc Player
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Operating Instructions
MEX-DV1500U
MEX-DV1505U
©2008 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 4-120-899-11 (1) Multi Disc Player Operating Instructions MEX-DV1500U MEX-DV1505U ©2008 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Warning Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Be sure to set the Auto Off function expose the unit to rain or moisture. (page 41). To avoid electrical shock, do not open the The unit will shut off completely and cabinet.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome ! ......6 Locking discs — Parental control ..30 Copyrights .
  • Page 5 Index ....... . 55 Support site If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product, please visit the web site below: Customers in Latin America: http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/ Customers in Pan Asia: http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/ Provides information on: •...

  • Page 6: Welcome

    Welcome ! t page 44 Thank you for purchasing this Sony Multi Disc The AUX AUDIO IN terminals on the rear Player. Before operating this unit, read this allow connection and audio output of an manual thoroughly and retain it for future auxiliary device, such as portable audio device reference.

  • Page 7: Copyrights

    Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.

  • 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 Disc format Disc logo...
  • Page 9 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 File type Storable disc type...

  • Page 10: Location And Function Of Controls

    Location and function of controls Main unit DISC ALBM ARTIST TRACK SHUF ZAP LOUD SHUF ALBM SETUP SCRL DSPL PUSH SOUND / ENTER qfqg H Z (eject) button page 16, 18 Refer to the pages listed for details. Instructions in this manual generally describe the To eject the disc.

  • Page 11: Number Buttons

    O SETUP button page 28, 34, 40, 44, 45 To open the system setup menu. P SCRL (Scroll) button To scroll the display item. Q Number buttons Disc/USB: (1): b REP page 16, 17, 21, 31 (2): SHUF B page 16, 17, 21, 31 (3)/(4): ALBM –/+ (V/v) page 16, 17, 19, 23 To skip an album or folder/move the...

  • Page 12: Card Remote Commander Rm-X168

    Card remote commander RM-X168 D SYSTEM SETUP button page 28, 34, Refer to the pages listed for details. Remove the insulation film before use (page 14). 40, 44, 45 To open the system setup menu. A OFF button page 16, 18, 20, 24 To power off/stop the source (press);...
  • Page 13 F Number buttons page 16, 17, 24, 25, O SRC (Source) button page 20, 22, 34, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 Disc: To power on; change the source (Radio/Disc/ To locate a title/chapter/track. USB/AUX). Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store P MODE button page 22, 34, 45 stations (press and hold).

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Resetting the unit Getting Started Installing the unit and the Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the optional monitor connections, you must reset the unit. Detach the front panel (page 15) and press the Firstly, install and connect the unit and the RESET button (page 10) with a pointed object, optional monitor.

  • Page 15: Detaching The Front Panel

    Detaching the front panel Attaching the front panel Engage part A of the front panel with part B of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it clicks. You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.

  • 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. </M/m/, ENTER Number buttons b/B/V/v Turn on your monitor, then select the input source on your monitor corresponding to this unit.
  • Page 17 About the DVD menu A DVD is divided into several sections, which make up a picture or music feature. These sections are called “titles.” When you play a DVD that contains several titles, you can select a desired title using the DVD’s top menu.

  • 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. Insert the disc (label side up). Playback starts automatically. If playback does not start automatically, press u. To stop playback Press (OFF).
  • Page 19 Other playback operations .m/M> </M/m/, .m/M> ALBM Press pause/resume play after pause skip a track .m (<)/M> (,) and hold .m/M> reverse/fast-forward track Main unit: (3) (ALBM –)/(4) (ALBM +) skip an album* Remote: M/m Main unit: and hold (3) (ALBM –)/(4) (ALBM +) skip albums continuously* Remote: and hold M/m * When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.

  • Page 20: Playing Back A Usb Device

    Playing back a USB device For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site. Support site Customers in Latin America: http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/ Customers in Pan Asia: http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/ • MSC (Mass Storage Class) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used.

  • Page 21: Display Items

    Removing the USB device Repeat and shuffle play 1 Stop the USB device playback. During playback, press (1) (REP) or 2 Remove the USB device. (2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the If you remove your USB device during desired setting appears. playback, data in the USB device may be damaged.

  • Page 22: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio .m/M> SOURCE MODE SEEK MODE Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears. Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2) appears. A Radio band/Function B Frequency Perform tuning. To tune automatically Press (SEEK) + /–...

  • Page 23: Advanced Operations - Discs

    ® DivX /MPEG-4 video playback Advanced Operations — Discs You can control the DivX/MPEG-4 playback in This chapter consists of the following sections. the same way as other video discs (page 16), as • Video-specific operations* well as some audio playback control features. t page 23 to 31 Press •...

  • Page 24: Using Pbc Functions - Playback Control

    Using play mode menu Using PBC functions — Playback control MPEG-4 VISUAL SETUP </M/m/, ENTER ENTER Number buttons Number buttons You can use the play mode menu on this unit to control playback or configure playback settings. The PBC menu assists your operation To show the play mode menu, press interactively while a PBC compatible VCD is (VISUAL SETUP) during playback.
  • Page 25 E Format CENTER ZOOM 28 F Playback status (PLAY N, PAUSE X, etc.) G Current setting To magnify an image. H Options MPEG-4 I Selected item J Selected item name and/or operation assist REPEAT 32 messages To play a title/chapter/track/album/image/video file repeatedly.

  • Page 26: Viewing Time/Text Information Of The Disc

    JPEG playback Viewing time/text information • Album number/Total • Image number/Total of the disc DivX/MPEG-4 playback • Album (folder) number/Total MPEG-4 • File number/Total • T **:** Elapsed playback time of the current file Checking text information The text information (album name, image name, etc.) of JPEG/DivX/MPEG-4 files can be checked.

  • Page 27: Changing The Audio Language/Format

    Note Discs in DTS format are not supported. The sound is You can also change the settings of video discs by not output if the DTS format is selected. selecting “AUDIO” in the play mode menu (page 24). Changing the audio language/ Checking the program format format For DVD, the audio language can be changed if...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Audio Output Level - Dvd Level

    Magnifying pictures Adjusting the audio output level — DVD level MPEG-4 You can adjust the audio output level for a DVD recorded in Dolby Digital format, to reduce the volume level differences between disc and source. VISUAL SETUP During playback, press (SYSTEM SETUP).

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Picture Quality

    When set to “LIGHT OFF”/“AUTO” (with Adjusting the picture quality “DIM-OFF”) — Picture EQ DAYTIME: Suitable in a bright place. SUNSET: Suitable when it gets little dark. MPEG-4 SHINE: Suitable in a very bright place (e.g., when sunlight reflects on the monitor). VISUAL SETUP When set to “LIGHT ON”/“AUTO”...

  • Page 30: Locking Discs - Parental Control

    Press the number buttons to enter Locking discs — Parental your password, then press (ENTER). The confirmation display appears. control To confirm, press the number buttons to reenter your password, then press (ENTER). * Excluding DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR mode. The setting is complete.

  • Page 31: Repeat And Shuffle Play

    Press M/m to select the desired area to The repeat options and switching order of each apply its movie ratings, then press disc/format are indicated below. (ENTER). Disc/format Options The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t,” enter the area code selecting from “Area code list”...

  • Page 32: Direct Search Play

    Notes Direct search play • If you return to a disc’s menu/top menu, repeat/ shuffle play will be canceled. • Repeat/shuffle play cannot be set in the disc’s menu/ top menu. MPEG-4 Setting from the play mode menu MPEG-4 VISUAL SETUP ENTER VISUAL...

  • Page 33: Listing Up Tracks/Images/Video Files - Quick-Browzer

    ALBUM Selecting a track/image/video file Starts playing from a selected album (folder). MPEG-4 FILE MPEG-4 You can list up albums/folders/tracks/images/ Starts playing from a selected video files on the monitor, and select a desired file. one to play. * Available only when playing VCD without PBC This function is convenient especially for the function.

  • Page 34: Viewing Audio Disc Information

    Press M/m to select the file type to list Advanced Operations — Radio up, then press (ENTER). To list up MP3, WMA and AAC files, select Storing and receiving stations “LIST UP AUDIO FILES.” To list up DivX/MPEG-4 files, select “LIST UP VIDEO FILES.”...

  • Page 35: Sound Adjustment

    Customizing the equalizer curve Sound Adjustment — EQ3 Adjusting the sound “CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your characteristics own equalizer settings. You can adjust the level of 3 different bands: “LOW,” “MID,” and “HI.” During playback/reception, press (SOUND) repeatedly until “EQ3” SOUND appears.

  • Page 36: Settings

    E.g., when setting the aspect ratio to “4:3 PAN Settings SCAN.” Press (VISUAL SETUP) while the unit is Various settings are configurable from the off. following two setup menus. The visual setup menu appears. • Visual setup menu (page 36) Allows configuration of visual-related items LANGUAGE SETUP (by the monitor).

  • Page 37: 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 36. Item Purpose MENU To change the disc’s menu language. AUDIO To change the soundtrack language.

  • Page 38: 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 36. Follow the page reference for details. “z” indicates the default setting. Item Option Purpose...

  • Page 39: Audio Setup

    PLAY LIST PLAY ORIGINAL (z) To play originally recorded titles. (For DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW PLAY LIST To play edited play list. in VR mode only) PICTURE EQ (page 29) AUTO (z) To switch the night time/day time use options automatically according to the dimmer setting in system MPEG-4 setup (page 42).

  • Page 40: System Setup

    You can set items in the menu by the following System setup procedure. E.g., when setting the demonstration. The system setup menu includes the following categories. Press (SYSTEM SETUP) while the unit is off. • SET: General settings (page 41) The system setup item appears on the main •...
  • Page 41 Follow the page reference for details. “z” indicates the default setting. SET (Setup) Item Option Purpose Unit status CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) – – (page 44) BEEP ON (z) To activate the operation Any status. sound. To deactivate the operation sound. COLOR-SYS (Color System) PAL (z: Asian To set to PAL.
  • Page 42 DIMMER To dim the display. Changes the display Any status. OFF (z) To deactivate the dimmer. brightness. AUTO-SCRL (Auto Scroll) ON (z) To scroll. During disc Scrolls long items playback. To not scroll. automatically. R/M (Receive mode) Item Option Purpose Unit status LOCAL (Local Seek Mode) To only tune into stations...
  • Page 43 SND (Sound) Item Option Purpose Unit status HPF (High Pass Filter) OFF (z) To not cut out the Selects the front/rear speaker frequency. cut-off frequency. 80HZ,100HZ, To select the frequency. 120HZ,140HZ, 160HZ LPF (Low Pass Filter)* OFF (z) To not cut out the Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency.

  • Page 44: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Using Optional Equipment Auxiliary equipment SYSTEM SETUP </M/m/, ENTER SYSTEM SETUP ENTER DSPL MODE The clock uses a 12-hour indication. Press (SYSTEM SETUP). You can connect auxiliary devices to the unit, The system setup item appears on the main and listen on your car speakers.

  • Page 45: Precautions

    Selecting an auxiliary device Additional Information 1 Press (SRC) repeatedly until “AUX” appears on the main unit. Precautions 2 Press (MODE) to select “FRONT-IN” or “REAR-IN.” • Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been Operate by the auxiliary device itself. parked in direct sunlight.

  • Page 46: Playback Order Of Mp3/Wma/Aac/Jpeg/ Divx ® /Mpeg-4 Files

    Notes on DATA CDs and DATA DVDs * For details on how to select the file type, see page 33. • Some DATA CDs/DATA DVDs (depending on the equipment used for its recording, or the disc condition) may not play on this unit. Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC/ •...

  • Page 47: About Mpeg-4 Files

    If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, Fuse (10 A) consult your nearest Sony dealer.

  • Page 48: Removing The Unit

    Removing the unit Specifications Remove the protection collar. System Laser: Semiconductor laser 1 Detach the front panel (page 15). Signal format system: PAL/NTSC switchable 2 Pinch both edges of the protection collar, then pull it out. DVD/CD Player section Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency response: 10 –...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Support site Card remote commander: RM-X168 Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Customers in Latin America: Optional accessory/equipment: http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/ Mobile monitor: XVM-B62 (For Asian model) Customers in Pan Asia: Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support accessories.
  • Page 50 The Auto Off function does not operate. Disc operation The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates The disc cannot be loaded. after turning off the unit. • Another disc is already loaded. t Turn off the unit. •...

  • Page 51: Error Displays/Messages

    Check the connection. If the error indication You cannot play back items via a USB hub. remains on in the display, consult your nearest This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB Sony dealer. hub. OVERLOAD Cannot play back items.

  • Page 52: Glossary

    Digital audio compression technology developed by If these solutions do not help improve the situation, Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to consult your nearest Sony dealer. 5.1-channel surround sound. The rear channel is If you take the unit to be repaired because of disc...
  • Page 53 DVD+RW A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format. File • An MP3/WMA/AAC track or JPEG image on a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device. • An MP3/WMA/AAC track, JPEG image, or a DivX/MPEG-4 video on a DATA CD/DATA DVD.

  • Page 54: Language Code/Area 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 Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1183 Irish 1347 Maori 1507 Samoan 1028 Abkhazian 1186 Scots Gaelic 1349 Macedonian 1508 Shona...

  • Page 55: Index

    Index Numerics 16:9 37 Demonstration (DEMO) 41 Menu language (MENU) 37 2000MP3 6 Dimmer (DIMMER) 42 Monaural Mode (MONO) 42 2000WMA 6 Direct search play 32 Monitor type 4:3 LETTER BOX 37 Discs 8 (MONITOR TYPE) 37 4:3 PAN SCAN 37 Display setup Motion Display (M.DSPL) 41 (DISPLAY SETUP) 37...
  • Page 56 Time/text information (TIME) 26, 32 Title (TITLE) 32 Track (TRACK) 32 USB device 20 Visual setup 36 Volume 10 Wallpaper (WALLPAPER) 37 WMA 9, 46 Zoom (CENTER ZOOM) 28 http://www.sony.net/ Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand...

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