Sony CMT-DX400A manual

4-297-237-11(1)

Micro HI-FI Component System

Operating Instructions

©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

CAUTIONThe use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

This appliance is

classified as aCLASS 1LASER product. Thismarking islocated on the rear exterior.

Licences and TrademarksThis system incorporates Dolby* Digital.*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.

ABOUT MPEG-4 VISUAL: THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR DECODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”)

THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.

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All other trademarks and registered

trademarks are of their respective holders. In this manual, TM and ® marks are not specified.

About this manual

“DVD” may be used as a general term for a DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW.

CD-R or CD-RW is sometimes referred to as “DATA CD.”DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW is sometimes referred to as “DATA DVD.”

This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names.

Playable Discs

DVD	DVD VIDEO
	DVD-ROM
	DVD-R*/DVD-RW*
	DVD+R*/DVD+RW*
CD	CD-DA (Music CD)
	CD-ROM
	CD-R*/CD-RW*
	VIDEO CD

*If discs have not been correctly finalized, they will not be played back. For more information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the recording device.

Discs that cannot be playedBlu-ray DiscsHD DVDsDVD-RAMsDVD Audio discsPHOTO CDsSuper Audio CDsData track of CD-ExtrasAudio material side on DualDiscsDVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW in VR (Video Recording) mode

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)-compatible DVD-R/RW containing content flagged as “Copy once.”

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Note on playback operations of a DVD Some playback operations for a DVD may be intentionally restricted by software producers. Since this system plays a DVD according to the disc contents, some playback features may not be available.

Note about double-layer DVDs

The playback picture and sound may be momentarily interrupted when the layers switch.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Your system has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play a DVD VIDEO (playback only) labeled with an identical region code or ALL.

Note about Multi Session CD You can play only 1st session of a multisession disc.

Playable File Types

Video

File format	Extensions
Xvid video	“.avi”
MPEG4 video1)	“.mp4” or “.m4v”
Music
File format	Extensions
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio	“.mp3”
Layer 3)2)
WMA3)	“.wma”
AAC4)	“.m4a”
Photo
File format	Extensions
JPEG	“.jpg” or “.jpeg”

1)Supported video and audio codecs are as follows:Video codec: MPEG4 Simple Profile (AVC is not supported.)Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is not supported.)2)MP3 PRO format is not supported.3)WMA DRM, WMA Lossless and WMA PRO formats are not supported.4)AAC DRM and AAC Lossless formats are not supported.

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Notes

Some files may not play depending on the format, the encoding method or recording condition.

Some USB devices may not work with this system.The system supports ISO 9660 Level 1/ Level 2 and Joliet for DATA CD.The system supports UDF (Universal Disk Format) for DATA DVD.The system supports FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 for USB device.

The system can recognize the files or folders on a DATA DVD, DATA CD or USB device as follows:

up to 300 foldersup to 648 filesIt may take time to read files in the following cases:there are too many folders or files.the memory capacity of the USB device is very large.the memory of the USB device is fragmented.

Compatible USB devices with this system

You can use the CCC-certified USB devices with this system.Note on the usage of CCC-certified USB devices

Compatibility with CCC (China Compulsory Certification)-certified USB devices on this system is not fully guaranteed. This is because the USB device specifications may differ depending on the manufacturers.

For more information on how to use a USB device, see the operation manual supplied with the USB device.

Preparing the remote

Insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries, matching the polarities as shown below.

Hooking up the system securely

ANTENNA

VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO	SPEAKERS
IN
COMPONENTVIDEO
OUT

Antennas

Find a location and orientation that provide good reception when you set up the antennas.

Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise.

VIDEO OUT jackConnect the video input jack of the TV or projector.COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks

Connect the component video input jacks of the TV or projector using the optional component video cords for higher quality video images. If your TV accepts progressive signal, see “[Progressive]” (page 21) to set the progressive scan mode.

AUDIO IN jackConnect an optional audio component.SpeakersInsert only the stripped portion of the cords.PowerConnect the power cord to a wall outlet.

If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for models equipped with an adaptor).

Attaching the speaker pads

Attach the supplied speaker pads at each corner on the bottom of the speakers to prevent them from slipping.

Connecting your TV

Connect the video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack on the unit, using the supplied video cord.

When connecting a video deck

Connect the TV and the video deck using video and audio cords (not supplied) as shown below.

TV

Video deck Unit

Do not connect directly.

Color System Setup

Change the color system if necessary from [PAL], [Multi] or [NTSC] after connecting your TV. The factory default of the color system is [Multi].

1Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.2Press /to turn on the system.3Press FUNCTION repeatedly to switch the function to DVD/CD.

Playback starts automatically if a disc with an auto playback function is loaded. Press (or CANCEL on the unit) twice to stop playback.

4Press SETUP in stop mode.The setup menu appears.5Press /repeatedly to select [Preference Page], then press .6Press /repeatedly to select [TVType], then press .7Press /repeatedly to select [PAL], [Multi] or [NTSC], then press .8Press SETUP to turn off the setup menu.

Note

The display on the TV screen may be interrupted momentarily after changing the color system as described above.

FM lead antenna	To right speaker
(Extended horizontally.)	To wall outlet
AM loop antenna	To left speaker
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If you connect a video deck between this system and the TV, you may experience video leakage when watching the video signal from this system. Do not connect a video deck between this system and TV.

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Parts and Controls

Front panel

/(on/standby) buttonPress to turn on or off the system.DisplayPRESET +/buttonPress to select a preset station.TUNING +/buttonPress to tune to a desired station./(previous/next) button Press to select a track, file or chapter./(rewind/ fast forward) buttonPress to find a point in a track, file or chapter.Remote sensor DSGX buttonPress to turn on or off the DSGX effect.VOLUME controlTurn to adjust the volume.(play) buttonPress to start or re-start playback (resume play).(pause) buttonPress to pause playback. To resume playback, press the button again.CANCEL (stop) buttonPress to stop and remember the stop point (resume point).To re-start playback from the resume point (resume play), press .Press to cancel the automatic tuning for a radio station.

(USB) portUsed for connecting a USB device.(open/close) buttonPress to open or close the disc tray.Disc tray PHONES jackUsed for connecting the headphones.MIC jackUsed for connecting a microphone.FUNCTION button Press to select the function.

RemoteSLEEPPress to set the Sleep Timer.TV INPUT

Press to switch the TV’s input source between the TV signal and other input source.

Note that only Sony TVs can be operated using this remote.

TV /(on/standby)Press to turn on or off the TV.

Note that only Sony TVs can be operated using this remote.

/(on/standby)

Press to turn on or off the system.

PROGRAM

Press to activate program play in the DVD/ CD function, or press to preset radio stations in the tuner function.

REPEATPress to activate repeat/shuffle playback mode.FUNCTION

Press to select the function.

EQ

Press to select a sound effect.ECHOPress to adjust the echo level.MIC LEVELPress to adjust the microphone volume.ZOOM

Press to zoom in or zoom out of a displayed picture when viewing a DVD VIDEO, a VIDEO CD, an Xvid video, an MPEG4 video or a JPEG image. You can move the magnified portion of the picture by pressing ///.

DIMMERPress to change the brightness of the display.TIMEPress to display or switch the time information during playback.

AUDIO

Press to select an audio signal format when multiple audio signals are available.

Press to select the FM reception mode (monaural or stereo) when listening to FM stereo programs.

Press to improve the AM reception when an AM program has static noise.SUBTITLE

Press to select a subtitle language when multilingual subtitles are available.

ANGLE

Press to switch to other viewing camera angles when multi-angles are recorded on a

DVD VIDEO.Number buttons

Press to enter numbers for selecting a title/ chapter, preset radio station, etc.

DVD TOP MENUPress to open the DVD top menu.DVD MENU

Press to open or close the DVD menu. When pressed during playback of JPEG image files, a thumbnail view (digest view) is displayed.

MUTINGPress to mute or unmute the sound.

///

Press to move the cursor for item selection. (enter)Press to enter/confirm the settings.VOLUME +/Press to adjust the volume.

SETUPPress to open or close the setup menu.DISPLAYPress to open or close the Display Menu.Playback operation buttons/(previous/next)

/(fast reverse/fast forward) /(slow reverse/slow forward) Press to watch in slow-motion when pressed in pause mode.

(play) (pause) (stop)Radio operation buttonsPRESET +/TUNING +/SHIFTPress and hold to use the pink number buttons.

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Playing a Disc

1	Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select
	the DVD/CD function.
2	Press on the unit to open the disc

Playing Files on a Disc/USB Device

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select

the DVD/CD or USB function.

3 Select a desired file from the	4	Press to start playback.
displayed file list.	5	Press VOLUME +/or turn VOLUME
Cursor position number
		control on the unit to adjust the
Cursor		volume.

Other Playback Operations

To change angles (only for DVD VIDEOs)

To play a VIDEO CD with PBC functions

When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC (Playback control) functions, the PBC menu appears for your operation.

To search for a title/chapter/ track/scene, etc.When playing a DVD/VCD1 Press DISPLAY during playback.

2	Press and hold SHIFT, then press the
	number buttons to enter a 2-digit
	track number for the track selection
	(“02” for track 2, for example).
3	Press ///to select [Start] to play

tray.

3 Place a disc in the disc tray, then

press on the unit to close the disc

tray.

Playback starts automatically when you

close the disc tray.

If the playback does not start

automatically, press .

With the label side up.4Press VOLUME +/or turn VOLUME control on the unit to adjust the volume.

DVD/CD: For a disc.
USB: For a USB device.
2 Load the source.
For a disc
Place a disc in the tray by pressing on
the unit to open or close the disc tray.
For a USB device
Connect a USB device to the	(USB)
port.

USB device

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To move the cursor: Press or .To enter a folder:Press or after moving the cursor to a desired folder.To return to the parent folder:Press or after moving the cursorto.

You can also check the current cursor position and its number from the following information that will appear on the display.

[FLD] XXX:

Indicates that a folder is selected, representing its cursor position number (ex. “[FLD] 005”).

[BACK]:Indicates thatis selected.File format and XXX:

Indicates the file format of a currently selected file, representing its cursor position number (ex. “WMA 002”).

Listening to Sound from an Optional Component

You can listen to sound from a component connected to the AUDIO IN jack on the unit using a 3.5 mm stereo audio cord (not supplied).

1Connect the audio output jacks of your component and the AUDIO IN jack of this system using the audio cord.

2Press VOLUME or turn VOLUME control on the unit counterclockwise to turn down the volume.

3Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the AUDIO IN function.

4Press VOLUME +/or turn VOLUME control on the unit to adjust the volume.

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Press ANGLE during playback to select the desired angle.To display subtitles (only for DVD VIDEOs)Press SUBTITLE during playback to select the desired subtitle language.To change the soundPress AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select a desired audio format.When playing a DVD

When playing a DVD VIDEO with multiple audio formats, you can change the audio format from PCM, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio. If the DVD VIDEO is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can also change the audio language.

When playing a CD/VIDEO CD

You can select stereo sound or monaural sound settings for sound output from the speakers. In monaural sound settings, you can select the right or left channel and listen to the selected channel sound through both the right and left speakers.

To play without using PBC

In stop mode, press and hold SHIFT, then press the number buttons to select the desired item number.

To magnify the displayed picture

You can zoom in or zoom out of a displayed picture when viewing a DVD VIDEO, a VIDEO CD, an Xvid video, an MPEG4 video or a JPEG image.

Press ZOOM repeatedly to magnify the image.The magnified portion of the picture can be moved by pressing ///.

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The Display Menu appears on the TV screen.2Press /to select an option, then press .

3Press and hold SHIFT, then press the number buttons to jump to the desired option.

When playing a CD

1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The selection display appears on the TV screen.

2Press and hold SHIFT, then press the number buttons to select the desired track.

When playing an audio file/JPEG image file/video file

1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The selection display appears on the TV screen.

2Press and hold SHIFT, then press the number buttons to select the desired file.

To play in programmed order

Select the tracks to play in the order you want (only for CD-DA discs). A maximum of

20 tracks can be programmed.1Press PROGRAM.The Program Menu display appears on the TV screen.

the program.

To play repeatedly/shuffle, etc.Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the desired playback mode.The selected mode appears on the display.“REP CHP”: Repeats the current chapter.“REP TIT”: Repeats the current title.“REP ALL”: Repeats all titles.“REP TRA”: Repeats the current track.“REP OFF”: The system returns to normal playback mode.

“SHUFFLE”: Plays all tracks/chapters/files only once in random order.

“SHUF REP”: Repeats shuffle play.“FOLDER”: Plays the current folder.

“RANDOM”: Repeatedly plays a randomly selected file from the current folder. In this mode, the same file may be played more than twice.

“SINGLE”: Plays the current file.“REP ONE”: Repeats the current file.“REP FLD”: Repeats the current folder.

Note

The selectable modes and their order differ depending on the disc or file.

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