MEX-R1 Sony DVD Player/Receiver Product Information

Features:

DVD player w/ built-in amplifier Detachable, synchro-Flip faceplate Plays DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, ATRAC3 Dual Zone capable EQ7 Dynamic Soundstage organizer Burr Brown digital to analog converter Satellite ready CD changer control Aux Lite input Compatible with IPOD w/ XA-110IP adapter 18 FM/ 12 AM presets Wireless remote Wired remote compatible

Parts & Accessories

Description
Manual Collar Harness Line-out harness Remote IPOD adapter

Specifications:

Power requirement 12 volt DC Dimensions 7 1/8W x 2H x 7D Weight 2 lbs. 10 oz. SSIR-EXA AM/FM tuner Maximum output power 52W x 4 @ 4 ohms RMS 17W x 4 @ 4 ohms, 5% THD Speaker Impedance ohms Bus audio input Front/rear/subwoofer pre-amp outputs 45 degree mounting DVD signal to noise ratio: 100dB FM sensitivity: 9 dBf

Part Number

2-696-066-11 2-187-150-02 1-792-194-51 1-829-930-11 1-479-730-31 XA-110IP
This model replaces the MEX-R5 October 2006

Playing discs

Depending on the disc, some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.
When MP3/JPEG on CUSTOM SETUP is set to JPEG, a slide show starts automatically if JPEG files are on the disc (page 31). Each time you press </,, the image rotates every 90.
Notes If a large-size image is rotated, it may take longer to display. A JPEG file is designed to be optimally displayed at 640 x 480 pixels. A file in another size may not be displayed correctly, or picture shift (to the left or right) may occur. Progressive JPEG files cannot be displayed.
When the disc is inserted Press DVD u to start playback. To stop playback/to turn off the unit Press (OFF).
Tip You cannot insert a disc while the unit is turned off.
ENTER LIST PICTURE EQ SUBTITLE
Display items on the CD/MP3 playback

1 0:42 160k PLAY MP3

: ALBUM NAME 001 : T R AC K N A M E 1 : I D 3 I N F O R M AT I O N
Turn on your monitor, then select the input source on your monitor corresponding to this unit. Insert a disc.

Playback side down

A Album number* /Track number/ Elapsed playback time B Playback mode/Bit rate*1*2 C Disc name*3/Album name*1/Track name/ ID3 tag information*1 D Playback status (NPLAY, XPAUSE, etc.)/ Disc format
*1 Appears only when MP3 files are played. *2 No indication when VBR (Variable bit rate) is applied. *3 NO DISC NAME or NO TRACK NAME appears when the disc or track has no name.
Playback starts automatically. (Depending on the disc, press DVD u to start playback.) A menu may appear on the screen when a DVD or VCD is inserted. For details on these menus, see page 19 for DVDs, and page 19 for VCDs.
To scroll the text information Press (DSPL).
Note appears in place of the letters other than the alphabet and numbers.
Notes on DVDs with a DTS sound track DTS audio signal is output at all times; a loud noise may come out from the speakers if you connect the unit to the audio equipment without a DTS decoder. This may cause damage to the speakers, or affect your hearing.

Additional operations

DVD u./>
Playback order of MP3 files
MP3 Folder (album) MP3 file (track)
SOUND SETUP ENTER SYSTEM MENU ZZ AUDIO LIST PICTURE EQ SUBTITLE

Operation

Pause Resume play after pause
Notes The playback order may differ depending on the writing software. The unit can play up to 1,000 tracks and 256 albums. Tracks beyond the first 1,000 and albums beyond the first 256 cannot be recognized. Tips If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track names, the tracks in each folder will be played in numerical order. Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums of no more than two tree levels. For details on MP3 files, see About MP3 files on page 44.

Searching a specific point on a disc
You can quickly locate a specific point on a disc by monitoring the picture.
** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **

./>

VCD (without PBC functions): T : - Elapsed playing time of the current track T: - Remaining time of the current track D : - Elapsed playing time of the current disc D: - Remaining time of the current disc JPEG: Album number Image number
During playback, press and hold./ >, and release at the desired point. If you press and hold the button, searching speed increases.
Note While searching, audio is not output, and subtitles are not displayed.

Using the menus on DVDs

With some DVDs, you can use their original menu(s), such as the Top menu or DVD menu. If the DVD contains several titles of tracks and scenes, you can use the Top menu to select the desired title, and start playing. If the DVD contains more comprehensive menu items, such as the audio and subtitle languages, titles, chapters, etc., you can use the DVD menu to select the desired item, and start playing.

Using PBC functions

PBC (Playback control)
The PBC menu assists your operation interactively while a PBC compatible VCD is played.

TOP MENU ENTER

MENU M/m </,

Number buttons

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.
During DVD playback, press (TOP MENU) or (MENU). The DVD menu or Top menu appears. The contents of the menu differ depending on the disc. Press </M/m/,, or the number buttons to select the desired item, then press (ENTER).
To return to the previous display Press O.
Playing without the PBC function
During playback, press (OFF). Press the number buttons to select the desired item, then press (ENTER). Play without PBC appears and playback starts. The PBC menu does not appear during playback.
Notes The items on the menu, and the operation procedures differ depending on the disc. During PBC playback, the track number, playback time, etc., are not displayed in the Play mode menu. Tip To resume PBC playback, stop playback by pressing (OFF), then press DVD u. PBC playback starts.

*1 Available when PICTURE EQ in CUSTOM SETUP is set to LIGHT OFF, or AUTO and the light is off. *2 Available when PICTURE EQ in CUSTOM SETUP is set to LIGHT ON, or AUTO and the light is on.
Adjusting the custom settings
You can store your own user-adjustable settings for different picture tones.
During playback, press (SETUP). The Play mode menu appears. Press M/m to select EQ), then press (ENTER). The setting items appear.

002:35

(PICTURE
Daytime Sunset Shine CUSTOM NORMAL NORMAL
Press M/m to select CUSTOM, then press (ENTER). Press M/m to select the setting item, then press </, to adjust the level.
USER CUSTOM SETUP Color Bright Contrast Tint

Select: Cancel: Set:

Press (ENTER).
Tip Adjustments for LIGHT OFF and LIGHT ON can be stored separately.

SYSTEM MENU ZZ

During playback, press (PICTURE EQ) repeatedly to select the desired setting.

Daytime

Tip You can also change the picture quality by selecting PICTURE EQ in Play mode menu (page 13).

Locking discs

Parental control
You can lock a disc, or set playback restrictions according to a predetermined level such as viewer age. Restricted playback scenes are blocked or replaced with different scenes when a parental control compatible DVD is played.
Press M/m to select ON t, then press (ENTER). The password setting display appears.
PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4digit password, then press ENTER. PASSWORD
Setting the parental control on
Press the number buttons to enter your password, then press (ENTER). The conformation display appears. To confirm, press the number buttons to enter your password again, then press (ENTER). Parental control is set.
SRC SOUND SETUP ENTER SYSTEM MENU ZZ AUDIO LIST PICTURE EQ SUBTITLE MODE TOP MENU

</, O

To turn off the Setup menu Press (SETUP).
Setting the parental control off
Press (SETUP) while playback is stopped. The set up menu appears. Press M/m to select (CUSTOM SETUP), then press (ENTER). The setting items appear. Press M/m to select PARENTAL CONTROL, then press (ENTER). The parental control options appear. Press M/m to select OFF t, then press (ENTER). The display to enter your password appears.

DOLBY DIGITAL Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal. DOLBY DIGITAL* Select this when the unit is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. Select this when the unit is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the DOWNMIX item in AUDIO SETUP (page 32).

DOWNMIX PCM

DTS Selects whether or not to output DTS signals. ON* Select this when the unit is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder. Select this when the unit is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in DTS decoder.
DOWNMIX Switches the method for mixing down to 2 channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see Checking the program format on page 22. This setting affects the output of FRONT/REAR AUDIO OUT. SURROUND Select this when the unit is connected to an audio component that conforms to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic). NORMAL* Select this when the unit is connected to an audio component that does not conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic).
Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.

Storing manually

While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until MEM appears. The number button indication appears in the display.
Note If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previous stored station will be replaced. Tip When a RDS station is stored, the AF/TA setting is also stored (page 35).
MODE SRC ENTER LIST SYSTEM MENU
ENTER LI ST PICTURE EQ SUBTITLE
Receiving the stored stations
Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to (6)) or M/m.
Tuning automatically Storing automatically
Select the band, then press./> to search for the station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received.
Tip If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold./> to locate the approximate frequency, then press./> repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning). With the main unit To search for the station, press (SEEK) +/.

Press (SRC) (SOURCE) repeatedly until TUNER appears. To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW. Press (SYSTEM MENU), then press M/m repeatedly until BTM appears. Press (ENTER). The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons ((1) to (6)). A beep sounds when a setting is stored.
Receiving a station through a list

list-up

You can list up the frequency.
Select the band, then press (LIST). The frequency appears. Press M/m repeatedly until the desired station appears.
Press (ENTER) to receive the station.

RDS services

This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows: AF (Alternative Frequencies) Selects and retunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same programme during a long-distance drive without having to retune the same station manually. TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Programme) Provides current traffic information/ programmes. Any information/programme received, will interrupt the currently selected source. PTY (Programme Types) Displays the currently received programme type. Also searches your selected programme type. CT (Clock Time) The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.

VOL + / PTY DSPL

Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal.
Notes Depending on the country/region, not all RDS functions may be available. RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.

Display items

A Radio band, Function B TA/TP*1 C Frequency*2, RDS data
*1 TA flashes during traffic information. TP lights up while such a station is received. *2 While receiving the RDS station, * is displayed on the left of the frequency indication.

Setting AF and TA/TP

Press (AF) and/or (TA) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To

Staying with one regional programme
When the AF function is on: this units factory setting restricts reception to a specific region, so you will not be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency. If you leave this regional programmes reception area, set REG-OFF in setup (page 38).
Note This function does not work in the UK and in some other areas.
AF-ON TA-ON AF, TA-ON AF, TA-OFF
activate AF and deactivate TA. activate TA and deactivate AF. activate both AF and TA. deactivate both AF and TA.

Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA setting
You can preset RDS stations along with the AF/ TA setting. If you use the BTM function, only RDS stations are stored with the same AF/TA setting. If you preset manually, you can preset both RDS and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA setting for each. Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or manually.
Local Link function (UK only)
This function enables you to select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.
During FM reception, press a number button ((1) to (6)) on which a local station is stored. Within 5 seconds, press again a number button of the local station. Repeat this procedure until the local station is received.
Presetting the volume of traffic announcements
You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements so as to not miss hearing them.
Press (VOL) +/ repeatedly to adjust the volume level. Press and hold (TA) until TA appears.
Receiving emergency announcements
With AF or TA on, the emergency announcements will automatically interrupt the currently selected source.

Selecting PTY

Press (PTY) during FM reception.
Adjusting the sound characteristics
The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting PTY data.
Press M/m repeatedly until the desired programme type appears. Press (ENTER). The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected programme type.
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader and subwoofer volume.

Type of programmes

NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIED (Varied), POP M (Popular Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (Easy Listening), LIGHT M (Light Classical), CLASSICS (Classical), OTHER M (Other Music Type), WEATHER (Weather), FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Childrens Programmes), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs), RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In), TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music), NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT (Documentary)
Note You cannot use this function in countries/regions where no PTY data is available.

SOUND SETUP

Select a source, then press (SOUND) repeatedly to select the desired item. The item changes as follows: BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume)*
* is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 20 steps.
Press </, repeatedly to adjust the selected item. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.
Note Adjust within 3 seconds of selecting the item.

Setting CT

Set CT-ON in setup (page 38).
Notes The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received. There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time.

With the main unit In step 2, to adjust the selected item, press the volume +/ button.
Adjusting the equalizer curve

EQ7 Tune

You can adjust and store the equalizer settings for different tone ranges.
Adjusting unit menu items

SYSTEM MENU

SYSTEM MENU
Select a source, then press (SYSTEM MENU). Press M/m repeatedly until EQ7 TUNE appears, then press (ENTER). Press </, repeatedly to select the desired equalizer type, then press (ENTER). Press </, repeatedly to select the desired frequency. The frequency changes as follows: 62Hz y 157Hz y 396Hz y 1kHz y 2.5kHz y 6.3kHz y 16kHz
Press (SYSTEM MENU). Press M/m repeatedly until the desired item appears. Press </, to select the desired setting (example: ON or OFF). Press (ENTER). The setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.
Note Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting. Tip You can easily switch among categories by pressing and holding M/m.
Press M/m repeatedly to adjust the desired volume level. The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from 10 dB to +10 dB.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold (ENTER).
Press (ENTER). The setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.
The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): z indicates the default settings.

SET (Setup)

CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 8) CT (Clock Time) To set ON or OFF (z) (page 34, 36). BEEP To set ON (z) or OFF. RM (Rotary Commander) To change the operative direction of the rotary commander controls. NORM (z): to use the rotary commander in the factory-set position. REV: when you mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column. AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio) To turn the AUX source display ON (z) or OFF (page 41). WL*1*2 (Wireless) CH1 (z), CH2, CH3, CH4: to avoid interference with the wireless transmission. OFF: to turn off the wireless transmission. DSPL (Display) CLOCK (Clock Information) To display the clock and the display items at the same time. ON: to display at the same time. OFF (z): to not display at the same time. DIM (Dimmer) To change the brightness of the display. AT (z): to dim the display automatically when you turn the lights on.*3 ON: to dim the display. OFF: to deactivate the dimmer. CONTRAST To adjust the contrast of the main unit display. The contrast level is adjustable in 7 steps. M.DSPL*4 (Motion Display) To select the Motion Display mode. SA (z): to show moving patterns and spectrum analyzer. ON: to show moving patterns. OFF: to deactivate the Motion Display. DEMO*1 (Demonstration) To set ON (z) or OFF (page 8). A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) To scroll long displayed items automatically when the disc/album/track is changed. ON: to scroll. OFF (z): to not scroll.

To decrease

Rotary commander RM-X4S
Attaching the label Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rotary commander.
If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction. While pushing the VOL control, press and hold (SOUND).

SOUND MODE DSPL

DSPL MODE SOUND
Tip You can also change the operative direction of these controls in the menu (page 38).
Select the unit that has stored the custom name you want to delete, then press (SYSTEM MENU).

SOURCE

Auxiliary audio equipment
You can connect optional Sony portable devices to the BUS AUDIO IN/AUX IN terminal on the unit. If the changer or other device is not connected to the terminal, the unit allows you to listen to the portable device on your car speakers.
Note When connecting a portable device, be sure BUS CONTROL IN is not connected. If a device is connected to BUS CONTROL IN, AUX cannot be selected with (SRC) (SOURCE). Tip When connecting both a portable device and a changer, use the optional AUX-IN selector.
Switching the front/rear output

Zone Zone

You can set to have DVD audio/video output to the rear monitor, and output another source to the front. This function is convenient when you want to enjoy radio, music playback, etc, in the front, and DVD playback in the rear.
Selecting auxiliary equipment Press (SRC) (SOURCE) repeatedly until AUX appears. Operate by the portable device itself. To adjust the volume level of auxiliary equipment, see AUX LVL on page 38.
ENTER SYSTEM MENU LIST PICTURE EQ SUBTITLE

ZZ AUDIO

Press (ZxZ). Press (SOURCE) on the main unit to switch the source of the front. Operate the front with the main unit, and the rear (DVD) with the card remote commander.
To return to normal status Press (ZxZ).
Notes While Zone Zone is activated, the following buttons on the card remote commander become inactive: (ATT), (SRC) (SOURCE), (MODE), (VOL) +/, (SYSTEM MENU), (LIST), (SOUND), (DSO), (EQ7). Zone Zone is not cancelled even if the disc is ejected, and it will be activated when a disc is inserted again.

DVD/CD Player section*

Signal-to-noise ratio 120 dB Frequency response 10 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Harmonic distortion (DVD) 0.01% Wow and flutter Less than detected value (0.001 % W PEAK)
* Measured from the AUDIO OUT jacks. When you play PCM sound tracks with a 96 kHz sampling frequency, the output signals from the DIGITAL OUT jack are converted to 96 kHz sampling frequency.

Inputs

Tuner section
Tuning range Aerial terminal Intermediate frequency Usable sensitivity Selectivity Signal-to-noise ratio 87.50 108.00 MHz External aerial connector 10.7 MHz/450 kHz 9 dBf 75 dB at 400 kHz 67 dB (stereo), 69 dB (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0.5 % (stereo), 0.3 % (mono) Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 15,000 Hz
Tone controls Loudness Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensions Mass Supplied accessories
Tuning range Aerial terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity MW: 531 1,602 kHz LW: kHz External aerial connector 10.7 MHz/450 kHz MW: 30 V, LW: 40 V

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker impedance Maximum power output Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) ohms 52 W 4 (at 4 ohms)
Wireless AV section (MEX-R5 only)
Transmission frequencies 2,414, 2,432, 2,450, 2,468 MHz Modulation method FM modulation RF output power 10 dBm

Optional accessories

Overhead Monitor XVM-R70 Headrest Monitor XVM-H65 Mobile Monitor XVM-F65 (for MEX-R1) Mobile Monitor XVM-F65WL (for MEX-R5) Rotary commander RM-X4S CD changer (10 discs) CDX-757MX CD changer (6 discs) CDX-T70MX, CDX-T69 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-66XLP Source selector XA-C30 AUX-IN selector XA-300 Optical audio cable RC-104

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.
No power is being supplied to the unit.
The power connection has not been made correctly. t Check the connection. If everything is in order, check the fuse. The car does not have an ACC position. t Insert a disc to turn on the unit. If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the remote commander. t Turn on the unit.
The power aerial does not extend.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
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.
The power aerial does not have a relay box.
Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes noise when the position of the ignition key is switched.

A connection has not been made correctly. Check the connection to the connected equipment, and set the input selector of the equipment to the source corresponding to this unit. The disc is dirty, flawed, or deteriorated. The unit is installed at an angle of more than 45. The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car. The MP3 file sampling rate is not 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. The MP3 file bit rate is not 64 to 320 kbps. The unit is in pause playback mode, or scanning. The unit is in fast-forward mode, or in fastreverse mode. The settings for the outputs are not made correctly. Adjust DVD output level (page 23). The volume is too low. The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead) is activated. The position of the fader control (FAD) is not set for a 2-speaker system. The CD changer is incompatible with the disc format (MP3). t Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible CD changer, or this unit.

Sound is noisy.

Keep cords and cables away from each other. continue to next page t
The aspect ratio is fixed on the DVD.
The remote does not function.
MP3 files cannot be played.
There are obstacles between the remote and the unit, or the remote receptor. The distance between the card remote commander and the unit is too far. The card remote commander is not pointed at the remote sensor, or the receptor on the unit properly. The batteries in the card remote commander are weak.
The operation buttons do not function. The disc will not eject.
Press the RESET button (page 8).

No beep sound.

Recording was not performed according to the ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or the Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format. The MP3 file does not have the extension.mp3. Files are not stored in MP3 format. The unit cannot play files stored in MP3PRO format. The unit cannot play files stored in a format other than the MPEG1 Audio Layer 3. Both MP3 and JPEG files are stored on the disc. t Set MP3/JPEG in CUSTOM SETUP to MP3 (page 31).
MP3 files take longer to play back than others.
The beep sound is cancelled (page 38).
The contents of the memory have been erased.
The RESET button has been pressed. t Store again into the memory. The power connecting lead or battery has been disconnected. The power connecting lead is not connected properly.
The display items do not scroll.
The following discs take a longer time to start playback. a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure. a disc recorded in Multi Session. a disc to which data can be added.
The JPEG files cannot be played.
For discs with very many characters, those may not scroll. A.SCRL is set to off. t Set A.SCRL-ON (page 38).

MS or MD does not appear on the source display when both the optional MGSX1 and MD changer are connected.
JPEG files do not have the extension.jpg. Files are not stored in JPEG format. Both MP3 and JPEG files are stored on the disc. t Set MP3/JPEG in CUSTOM SETUP to JPEG (page 31).
The title of the MP3 audio album or track is not correctly displayed.
This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit. t Press (SRC) (SOURCE) until MS or MD appears, then press (MODE) repeatedly.
The disc cannot be loaded.
The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other characters are displayed as .
The disc does not start playing from the beginning.
Resume play has taken effect (page 17).
Playback stops automatically.
Another disc is already loaded. The ignition key switch of the car is set to the OFF position.
The unit does not start playing.
While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the unit stops playback at the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform certain functions.
The disc is inserted upside down. t Insert the disc with the playback surface down. The disc inserted is not applicable. The DVD inserted is not applicable due to the region code. Moisture has condensed inside the unit. The DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, or CD-RW inserted is not finalized.
You cannot select a source.
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform operations such as Stop, Search, Repeat play, or Shuffle play. For details, see the operating manual supplied with the disc.
The language for the sound track cannot be changed.
Zone Zone is activated. t Press (ZxZ) to deactivate Zone Zone.
Use the DVD menu instead of the direct selection button on the card remote commander (page 19). Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.
The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

Use the DVD menu instead of the direct selection button on the card remote commander (page 19). Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played. The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
The station is non-TP or has weak signal. t Deactivate TA (page 35).
No traffic announcements.
Use the DVD menu instead of the direct selection button on the card remote commander (page 19). Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
Activate TA (page 35). The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. t Tune in another station.
PTY displays - - - - - - - -.
The current station is not an RDS station. RDS data has not been received. The station does not specify the programme type.

Radio reception

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 cars aerial booster (only when your car has built-in FM/MW/ LW aerial in the rear/side glass). Check the connection of the car aerial. The auto aerial will not go up. t Check the connection of the power aerial control lead. Check the frequency. When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises. t Set the DSO mode to OFF (page 12).
Preset tuning is not possible.
Store the correct frequency in the memory. The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
The local seek mode is set to ON. t Set LOCAL to OFF (page 38). The broadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning.
During FM reception, the ST indication flashes.
Tune in the frequency accurately. The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set MONO to ON (page 38).
An FM programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Set MONO to OFF (page 38).

Error displays/Messages

The following indications appear when a malfunction occurs in the unit.

NO NAME

A track/album/disc name is not written in the track.
The unit will continue searching for available TP stations.

NOT READ

On the main unit

BLANK*1

Tracks have not been recorded on the MD.*2 t Play an MD with recorded tracks.