User manual SONY MEX-DV1500U

[. . . ] By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessory: Remote commander CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. [. . . ] · RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data. 1 Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to (6)). RDS Number buttons M/m LIST/PTY ENTER AF/TA ZXZ PL DSPL VOL Overview FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal. Display items A Setting AF and TA The AF/TA settings and switching order are indicated below. B C 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. AF, TA OFF: Deactivates both AF and TA. 1 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). 35 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 1 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. 2 3 Press M/m to select the program type. The unit searches for a station broadcasting the selected program type. Staying with one regional program -- REG When the AF function is on: this unit's factory setting restricts reception to a specific region, so you will not be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency. DISPLAY SETUP (page 39) Adjusts the settings of the connected monitor. CUSTOM SETUP (page 40) Customizes the playback of discs. AUDIO SETUP (page 41) Adjusts the sound settings according to the disc. RESET (page 41) Resets all setting items. 2 Press M/m to select (DISPLAY SETUP), then press (ENTER). The display setup items appear. DISPLAY SETUP MONITOR TYPE : WALLPAPER : 16:9 WALLPAPER 1 3 Press M/m to select "MONITOR TYPE, " then press (ENTER). The options appear. DISPLAY SETUP MONITOR TYPE : WALLPAPER : 16:9 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN Basic operation of visual setup VISUAL SETUP ENTER M/m ZXZ PL O 4 Press M/m to select "4:3 PAN SCAN, " then press (ENTER). The setting is complete. You can set items in the menu by the following procedure. To return to the previous display, press O. To hide the visual setup menu, press (VISUAL SETUP). 38 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 38. Item Purpose MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE To change the disc's menu language. To change the subtitle language recorded on the disc. Display setup Select (DISPLAY 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 38. [. . . ] The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multichannel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence. [. . . ]