Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
Manual de instrucciones
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DVX-11A Serial No.
DVX-11A
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
En ce qui concerne l'installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel
d'installation/raccordement fourni.
Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual
de instalación/conexiones suministrado.
© 2003 Sony Corporation
3-255-981-13(1)
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Mobile DVD Player
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Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used
in this CD/DVD player is harmful to eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
DANGER
INVISIBLE
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
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Table of Contents
Welcome! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Location of controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Menu displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Player
Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Resuming playback
-- Resume play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Checking the running time
-- Time information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Searching a specific point on a disc
-- Scan/Slow-motion play/List . . . . . . . 16
Using the menus on DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using PBC functions
-- PBC (Playback control) . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Playing in various modes
-- Repeat play/Search play. . . . . . . . . . . 18
Sound Adjustments
Changing the audio channels. . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Picture adjustments
Changing the angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Displaying the subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Magnifying pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Other Function
Locking discs
-- Parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting the display language or sound track
-- Language setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting the screen
-- Screen setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Custom settings
-- Custom setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Audio settings
-- Audio setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Additional Information
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Notes on MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Error displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Mobile
DVD Player. Before operating this unit, read this
manual thoroughly and retain it for future
reference.
FEATURING:
· DVD video/DVD-R/RW, CD/CD-R/-RW, VCD
playback compatibility
· 2 A/V outputs (front and rear) and 1 digital
output provided
· DIN size for easy system set with any
monitor(s)
About this manual
· Instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the card remote commander. You
can also use the controls on the unit if they have
the same or similar names as those on the card
remote commander.
· In this manual, "DVD" is used as the general
term for DVD VIDEO, DVD-R, and DVD-RW.
· The meaning of the icons used in this manual is
described below:
Icon
Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs or DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs
in video mode
Functions available for Video
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video
CD format
Functions available for music
CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
music CD format
Functions available for files in
MP3 format stored on CD-
ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs
Functions available for files in
JPEG format stored on CD-
ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs
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Precautions
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in this
manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
For drivers
· Do not use the custom functions while driving,
or perform any other function which could
divert your attention from the road.
· If your car was parked in direct sunlight, allow
the unit to cool off before operating it.
On safety
· Comply with the Traffic Laws in your country.
· For your safety, the monitor connected to the
FRONT VIDEO OUT turns off automatically
when the parking brake is not applied.
Moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture
condensation may occur inside the lenses and
display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit
will not operate properly. In such a case, remove
the disc and wait for about an hour until the
moisture has evaporated.
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit or discs.
Playable discs
"DVD VIDEO," "DVD-R" and "DVD-RW" are
trademarks.
DVD
A DVD contains both audio and visual data. A 12
cm (4 7/10 in) disc can hold 7 times the amount of
data contained in a CD-ROM, which equals to 4
consecutive hours of playing time (8 hours for
double-sided discs). DVDs are divided into 4
types: single sided single layer, single sided
double layer, double sided single layer, and
double sided double layer.
Video CD (VCD)
A Video CD can contain both audio and visual
data on a disc the same size as a regular Audio
CD. The playing time is 74 minutes for a
standard 12 cm (4 7/10 in) CD.
Audio CD
An Audio CD containing audio data. The playing
time is 74 minutes for a standard 12 cm (4 7/10 in)
CD.
CD-Recordable (CD-R)
With a CD-R, you can edit audio data. You can
write information on a CD-R only once.
CD-Rewritable (CD-RW)
With a CD-RW, you can edit audio data. You can
write information on a CD-RW again and again.
Preventing an accident
The pictures appear only after you park the car
and set the parking brake.
When the car starts moving, the pictures
coming from the FRONT VIDEO OUT
automatically disappear after displaying the
following caution.
The monitor connected to the REAR VIDEO
OUT is available while the car is in motion.
The pictures on the screen are turned off, but
CD/MP3 sound can be heard.
Do not operate the unit or watch the monitor
while driving.
For your safety,
the video is blocked.
Format of discs
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DVD
Video CD
Audio CD/
CD-R/CD-RW
CD-R/CD-RW
(MP3/JPEG)