*1 Depending on track length and recorded sampling rate. *2 Unavailable when another optional device is connected to the BUS CONTROL IN terminal.
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Copyrights

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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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
DVD VIDEO DVD-R*1 DVD-R DL*1 (Video mode/VR mode) DVD-RW*1 (Video mode/VR mode)

DVD+R*1 DVD+R DL*1

DVD+RW*1
Video CD (Ver. 1.0/1.1/2.0)

Super Audio CD

Audio CD

CD-ROM*2 CD-R*2

CD-RW*2
*1 Audio files can also be stored. For details, see page 9. *2 Video/image files can also be stored. For details, see page 9. Note DVD may be used in this manual as a general term for DVD VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs, and DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs.
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.

Q </M/m/, (Cursor)/ENTER buttons To move the cursor and apply a setting. R PLII (Pro Logic II) button 32 To select a Pro Logic II mode. S m (Microphone) button 33 To activate the karaoke mode. T VOL (Volume) +/ buttons To adjust the volume. U AF (Alternative Frequencies)/TA (Traffic Announcement) button 37, 38 To set AF and TA in RDS.
*1 When a Super Audio CD/CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/ DivX is played. *2 Operation differs depending on the disc (page 17, 19). *3 When two auxiliary devices are used. *4 When playing with PBC function. Note If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the main unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first. Tip For details on how to replace the battery, see Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander on page 56.

Performing initial setup

OFF SOURCE
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.

Unit Optional monitor

Volume control dial
After resetting, the display for initial speaker setup appears.
Be sure to set correctly following the procedure below to enjoy the various sound functions of this unit. To skip the initial setup, press (OFF)/ (SOURCE), or insert a disc.
Note The initial setup display automatically disappears if no operation is performed for 30 seconds. During setup procedure, it is canceled if no operation is performed for 15 seconds.
For details, see the supplied installation/ connections manual.
Note Be sure to install the optional monitor safely, and in a place where it does not obstruct the drivers view.
Press the volume control dial in the initial setup display.

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Detach the front panel (page 15) and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.
Rotate the volume control dial to set the center speaker connection status, then press it. Select C ON if the center speaker is connected, or select C OFF if not.
RESET button Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.
Rotate the volume control dial to set the subwoofer connection status, then press it. Select SW ON if the subwoofer is connected, or select SW OFF if not.
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.

2 Enjoying 2-channel sources in multi-channel sound
x For VCD/CD/MP3/AUX playback or radio reception 1 Activate Pro Logic II mode.

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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.
2 Activate CSO if a center speaker is not connected.

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1 Preparation
3 Enjoying multi-channel sources
x For playback of DVD/CD in multichannel format (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) 1 Activate CSO if a center speaker is not connected.
Set the speaker configuration. Set the connection status of the center speaker and subwoofer.
t By initial setup (page 14) t By system setup (page 42)
Select your listening position. To select FRONT L (front left) or FRONT R (front right)
t By initial setup (page 14) t By the sound menu (page 40) t By visual setup (page 40)
x For playback of the multi-channel area of an Super Audio CD 1 Set SUPER AUDIO CD MODE/SACD MOD to HQ.

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Note HPF/LPF (page 50) settings are deactivated when set to HQ.
To select FRONT (center front) or ALL (center)
t By the sound menu (page 40) t By visual setup (page 40)

To calibrate precisely

t By visual setup (page 40) t By system setup (page 41)
4 Sound characteristic adjustment
Adjust the following items according to your preference.
Adjust the volume of each connected speaker. Adjust the volume from each speaker so that their perceived level is equal from your listening position.

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Set EQ7*.
* Not available if CSO is activated.

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Adjust the balance (BAL) and fader (FAD) of speakers.
Set the cut-off frequencies of the front/ rear speaker (HPF) and subwoofer (LPF).

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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

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.
To return to the previous display, press O.
Playing without the PBC function
During playback, press (OFF). Playback stops. 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.

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Notes The items on the menu, and operation procedures differ depending on the disc. During PBC playback, the track number, playback item, etc., do not appear in the play mode menu (page 23). Resume playback is unavailable during playback without PBC. Tip To resume PBC playback, stop playback by pressing (OFF), then press u.

E.g., when playing a DVD

12(67) 018(034) T 1:35:55 1:ENGLISH OFF 1:ENGLISH 2:FRENCH 3:SPANISH SUBTITLE Select :

B C D EF

PLAY DVDVIDEO
IMAGE 32 To select an image to display. FILE 32 To select a video file to play. TIME 32 To check the elapsed playback time; input time code. AUDIO 17, 26 To change the audio language/format/channel; check the program format. SUBTITLE 17 To turn subtitles on or off/change the subtitle language. ANGLE 17 To change the angle. * CENTER ZOOM 27 To magnify an image. REPEAT 31 To play a title/chapter/track/album/image/video file repeatedly. SHUFFLE 31 To play chapters/tracks/images/video files in random order. * PICTURE EQ 28 To adjust picture quality.
* Excluding DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR mode. Tip When SHUFFLE or REPEAT is activated or ANGLE is available, its check-box lights up in green (e.g., t ). However, you may not be able to change the angle depending on the scene, even if the check-box is lit in green.
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*1 JPEG: Album number/Total DivX: Album (folder) number/Total C DVD: Chapter number/Total JPEG: Image number/Total DivX: File number/Total D Elapsed playback time*2 E Format F Playback status (PLAY N, PAUSE X, etc.) G Current setting H Options I Selected item J Selected item name and/or operation assist messages
*1 When playing a VCD with the PBC function (page 23), no indication appears. *2 During JPEG playback, no indication appears.
List of play mode menu items
Press </M/m/,/number buttons to select an item, then press (ENTER). To return to the previous display, press O. Refer to the pages listed for details. TITLE, TRACK 32 To select a title, scene or track to play. ALBUM 32 To select an album or folder to display. CHAPTER 32 To select a chapter to play.
Viewing time/text information of the disc
JPEG playback Album number/Total Image number/Total DivX playback Album (folder) number/Total 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 files can be checked.
Album/image/folder/file number

037(325)

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

T 1:01:57

Image name

Text information* * NO TEXT appears it there is no text information.
Text information differs depending on the format as follows. JPEG playback Album name (when the album number is displayed) Image name (when the image number is displayed) DivX playback Album (folder) name (when the album (folder) number is displayed) File name (when the file number is displayed)
Press (DSPL) repeatedly to switch the time information.
Time information differs depending on the disc/ format as follows. DVD playback T **:**:** Elapsed playback time of the current title T-**:**:** Remaining time of the current title C **:**:** Elapsed playback time of the current chapter C-**:**:** Remaining time of the current chapter VCD playback (Only when playing version 1.0/1.1, or version 2.0 without PBC function.) T **:** Elapsed playback time of the current track T-**:** Remaining time of the current track D **:** Elapsed playback time of the current disc D-**:** Remaining time of the current disc
Configuring audio settings

AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP M/m

During playback, press (AUDIO) repeatedly until the desired audio channel appears. E.g., when playing an MP3

Audio channel

TRACK NAME ALBUM NAME ARTIST NAME MP3 0003/1000 L 003:17 SHUF

VISUAL SETUP ENTER

Note You may not be able to change the audio setting depending on the disc.
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).
Tip You can also change the settings of video discs by selecting AUDIO in the play mode menu (page 23).
Checking the program format
You can check the number of channels and component position on the DVD VIDEO being played.
During playback, press (AUDIO) repeatedly until the desired audio language/format appears.

Audio language/format*

* The picture may become grainy.
The picture is magnified. To scroll the picture, press </M/m/,. To restore the original scale, select 1 in step 3. To hide the play mode menu, press (VISUAL SETUP).
Notes Depending on the disc, you may not be able to change the magnification. When you resume playback, the picture returns to its original scale.
Press (ENTER). The setting is complete.
With the main unit Rotate the volume control dial instead of pressing M/ m.
Adjusting the picture quality Picture EQ
When set to LIGHT ON/AUTO (with light on) NIGHT: Darkens the monitor to not distract your driving at night. MIDNIGHT: Darkens the monitor more than the NIGHT setting. THEATER: Brightens the monitor; suitable when you want to enjoy a bright monitor at night.
</M/m/, ENTER PICTURE EQ
Tip You can also change the picture quality by selecting PICTURE EQ in the play mode menu (page 23).
Customizing the picture quality
You can select a picture quality suitable for the interior brightness of the car. The option CUSTOM allows you to make your own picture quality setting by adjusting picture tones. You can store adjustments for both LIGHT OFF and LIGHT ON settings.
During playback, press (PICTURE EQ) repeatedly until the desired option appears.

DAYTIME

During playback, press (VISUAL SETUP). The play mode menu appears. Press M/m to select EQ), then press (ENTER). The current option appears.
12(67) 018(034) T 1:35:55 DAYTIME SUNSET SHINE CUSTOM NORMAL NORMAL

(PICTURE

Options differ depending on the setting in visual setup (page 45). In visual setup, the settings of PICTURE EQ in CUSTOM SETUP switch the options as follows. AUTO: Switches the night time/day time use options automatically depending on whether the light is on/off. LIGHT OFF: Shows the day time use options. LIGHT ON: Shows the night time use options. The options for each setting are indicated below. For all settings NORMAL: Normal picture quality. CUSTOM: User-adjustable settings (page 28). When set to LIGHT OFF/AUTO (with light off) DAYTIME: Suitable in a bright place. SUNSET: Suitable when it gets little dark. SHINE: Suitable in a very bright place (e.g., when sunlight reflects on the monitor).
Press M/m to select CUSTOM, then press (ENTER).
USER CUSTOM SETUP COLOR BRIGHT SHARPNESS Select : Set : Cancel RETURN
Press M/m to select the picture tone, then press </, to adjust the level. Press (ENTER).
Locking discs Parental control
* Excluding DVD-R/DVD-R DL/DVD-RW in VR mode.
Press the number buttons to enter your password, then press (ENTER). The confirmation display appears. To confirm, press the number buttons to reenter your password, then press (ENTER). The setting is complete.

CLEAR M/m

* Available only when playing VCD without PBC function.
During playback, press (VISUAL SETUP). The play mode menu appears. Press M/m to select the desired item, then press (ENTER).
- - (67) 018(034) T 1:35:55 PLAY DVDVIDEO
During playback, press (PLII) repeatedly until the desired option appears.
The number in parentheses indicates the total number of selected item.
To deactivate, select OFF.
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. Tip You can also change the setting by selecting PROLOGIC II in the visual setup menu (page 46).

Enjoying karaoke

Notes Some karaoke DVDs/VCDs/CDs may have the instruments on one channel and vocals on the other channel, and may ask you to select a channel (Left, Right, or Stereo). In this case, set to MIC ON and press (AUDIO) repeatedly to set the channel. Some karaoke DVDs/VCDs/CDs may have a control menu where you can cancel vocal sound, etc. In this case, follow the instructions of the disc. While the karaoke mode is activated, multi-channel sources are downmixed to 2 channels, and the following are deactivated. Pro Logic II (page 32) EQ7 (page 39) CSO (page 39) Intelligent Time Alignment (page 40) HPF, LPF (page 50) Output of SUB OUT The karaoke function is unavailable with a disc in DTS format.

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Adjusting the microphone volume
1 While the karaoke mode is activated, press (SOUND) repeatedly until MIC VOL appears on the main unit.
You can connect a microphone (not supplied) to the unit, and enjoy karaoke (singing along with a disc) by setting the unit to karaoke mode. The karaoke mode options and switching order are indicated below. MIC ON: Activates the microphone and echo effects. MIC ON+VC: Activates the microphone and cancels the vocal sound. MIC OFF: Cancels the karaoke mode. Before starting, connect a microphone to the MIC input jack of the unit.
2 Press </, to adjust the volume level. The volume level is adjustable in single steps, between 0 and 20. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play mode.

Adjusting the echo

1 While the karaoke mode is activated, press (SOUND) repeatedly until MIC ECHO appears on the main unit.
During playback, press m repeatedly until the desired option appears.
The karaoke mode is activated. When playback is stopped, the MIC input is deactivated.
2 Press </, to adjust the echo level. The echo level is adjustable in single steps, between 1 and 6. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play mode. To cancel the echo, select MIC ECHO OFF in step 2.

With the main unit Press the volume control dial instead of (SOUND), rotate the volume control dial instead of pressing </ ,.
Listing up tracks/images/video files LIST

Selecting a file type

If the disc contains multiple file types, only the selected file type (audio/video/image) can be played. The playback priority order of file type is initially set to audio, video, then image (e.g., if the disc contains video files and image files, only video files are played). You can select the file type to list up, then select the desired file to play.

LIST/PTY

M/m ENTER
During playback, press (LIST/PTY). Press M/m to select the file type to list up, then press (ENTER). To list up MP3 and WMA files, select LIST UP AUDIO FILES. To list up DivX files, select LIST UP VIDEO FILES. To list up JPEG files, select LIST UP IMAGE FILES. Press M/m to select the desired file, then press (ENTER). Playback of the selected file starts.
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). The list of tracks/images/video files in the current disc/album*/folder* appears.
TRACK NAME ALBUM NAME ARTIST NAME
Viewing audio disc information
During audio playback, you can check the disc information on the monitor. E.g., when playing an MP3
MP3 0003/1000 ST 003:17 SHUF
LIST UP VIDEO FILES LIST UP IMAGE FILES
. 01 TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK TRACK 06
If you want to move to the upper level, press M to select the folder icon at the top of the list, then press (ENTER).*
* Only when playing MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX.
Press M/m to select the desired track/ image/video file, then press (ENTER). Playback of the selected track/image/video file starts.

To list up, press

Note The discs in the CD changer (if connected) cannot be listed up. With the main unit Rotate the volume control dial instead of pressing M/ m.
A Track number or track name Disc name/Album name Artist name B Format C Playback status (N, X, etc.) D Current audio channel When playing CD/MP3/WMA, the audio channel can be changed. For details, see Changing the audio channel on page 26.
E Track number/Total F Elapsed playback time G Current play mode H Operation assist messages
Tip You can select a track to play using a list (page 34).
The options for SUPER AUDIO CD LAYER (visual setup) and DISC.LAYER (system setup) are indicated below. MULTI (visual setup)/MLT (system setup): Plays the multi-channel area in the Super Audio CD layer. 2CH: Plays 2-channel (stereo) area in the Super Audio CD layer. CD: Plays the CD layer.

Configuring playback settings for Super Audio CD

By the visual setup menu

SYSTEM SETUP M/m
Press (VISUAL SETUP) while the unit is off. The visual setup menu appears. Press M/m to select (AUDIO SETUP), then press (ENTER). The audio setup items appear. Press M/m to select SUPER AUDIO CD LAYER, then press (ENTER). The options appear.
AUDIO SETUP SUPER AUDIO CD MODE: SUPER AUDIO CD LAYER : POSITION SELECT : AUDIO DRC : 5.1CH OUTPUT : PROLOGIC II : HQ MULTI MULTI 2CH CD OFF
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 area and multi-channel area.
Press M/m to select MULTI, 2CH, or CD, then press (ENTER). The setting is complete.

By the system setup menu

A CD layer A layer that is readable by a conventional CD player. B Super Audio CD layer A high density signal layer. C 2-channel area An area in which 2-channel stereo tracks are recorded. D Multi-channel area An area in which multi-channel (up to 5.1 channels) tracks are recorded. If the disc contains different content on its layers, you can select a layer (to compare sound quality, for example). The setting is configurable both from the visual setup menu (page 43) and the system setup menu (page 47).
Press (SYSTEM SETUP) while the unit is off. The system setup item appears. Press M/m to select DISC.LAYER, then press (ENTER). The option appears.
Press M/m to select MLT, 2CH, or CD, then press (ENTER). The setting is complete. continue to next page t
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. Tip The setting in visual setup will switch the setting in system setup automatically, and vice versa.
Storing and receiving stations
Selecting the sound quality
This unit allows you to change the sound quality of Super Audio CD playback by switching the sampling frequency. The setting is configurable both from the visual setup menu (page 43) and the system setup menu (page 47). The options for SUPER AUDIO CD MODE (visual setup) and SA-CD MOD (system setup) are indicated below. HQ: Outputs at 176.4 kHz (high sound quality). STD: Outputs at 44.1 kHz (standard CD sound quality).

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically BTM
The setting procedure is the same as for setting the playback layer (page 35). Press (VISUAL SETUP), then select AUDIO SETUP c SUPER AUDIO CD MODE c HQ or STD.

Setting AF and TA
The AF/TA settings and switching order are indicated below.
A Radio band, Function B TA/TP*1 C Frequency*2 (Program service name), Preset number, Clock, 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.
AF ON: Activates AF and deactivates TA. TA ON: Activates TA and deactivates AF. AF, TA ON: Activates both AF and TA. AF, TA OFF: Deactivates both AF and TA.
Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.
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. 1 Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or manually. continue to next page t
To change display items C, press (DSPL).
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) +/.

Selecting PTY

Press (LIST/PTY) during FM reception.
The current program type name appears if the station is transmitting PTY data.
Receiving emergency announcements
With AF or TA on, the emergency announcements will automatically interrupt the currently selected source.
Press M/m to select the program type. Press (ENTER). The unit searches for a station broadcasting the selected program type.
Staying with one regional program REG
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 programs reception area, set REG OFF in system setup during FM reception (page 49).
Note This function does not work in the UK and in some other areas.
With the main unit Rotate the volume control dial instead of pressing M/ m, press the volume control dial instead of (ENTER).

Type of programs

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 Programs), 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.
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. 1 During FM reception, press a number button ((1) to (6)) on which a local station is stored. 2 Within 5 seconds, press again a number button of the local station. Repeat this procedure until the local station is received.

Setting CT

Set CT ON in system setup (page 48).
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.
POS (Position): Selects the listening position (page 40).
*1 Appears only when a center speaker is connected and set to C ON (page 42). *2 Appears only when a subwoofer is connected and set to SW ON (page 42). *3 Appears only when a center speaker is not connected and set to C OFF (page 42).
Adjusting the sound characteristics SOUND

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Enjoying sophisticated sound functions X-DSP
You can adjust the sound characteristics according to your preference.

SYSTEM SETUP SOUND

VISUAL SETUP </M/m/, ENTER O
During playback/reception, press (SOUND) repeatedly until the desired setting item appears on the main unit.
Press </, to adjust the level or select the desired option. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.
X-DSP, Sonys 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 CSO
To fully enjoy surround sound, it is adequate to have 5 speakers (front left/right, rear left/right, center) and 1 subwoofer. CSO (Center Speaker Organizer) allows you to create a virtual center speaker even if it is not connected. To activate CSO, press (SOUND) repeatedly until CSO appears, then set to ON. For details on this procedure, see Adjusting the sound characteristics SOUND on page 39.

Notes on discs

To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface. Handle the disc by its edge. Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use. Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray. Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/ residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.
Do not use any discs with labels or stickers attached. The following malfunctions may result from using such discs: Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism). Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g., playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to warp. Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
Notes on finalizing discs
The following discs are required to be finalized to play on this unit. DVD-R/DVD-R DL (in video mode/VR mode) DVD-RW in video mode DVD+R/DVD+R DL CD-R CD-RW The following discs can be played without finalization. DVD+RW automatically finalized. DVD-RW in VR mode finalization not required. For details, see the manual supplied with the disc.
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 other format (e.g., MP3) is recorded in other sessions. When CD-DA is recorded other than in the first session: The unit recognizes the disc as a DATA CD or DATA DVD, and all CD-DA sessions are skipped. When an MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX is recorded: Only the sessions containing the selected file type (audio/video/image)* are played (if CD-DA or other data exists in other sessions, they are skipped).