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MEX-DV90EE/DV900
5
NOTE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE AUX JACK
(J901)
To replace the AUX jack requires alignment.
1. Insert the AUX jack into the KEY board.
2. Place the KEY board on the front panel.
3. Solder the three terminals of the jack.
(J901)
To replace the AUX jack requires alignment.
1. Insert the AUX jack into the KEY board.
2. Place the KEY board on the front panel.
3. Solder the three terminals of the jack.
NOTE FOR FLEXIBLE BOARD OF THE OPTICAL
PICK-UP
When connecting or disconnecting the fl exible board of the opti-
cal pick-up to or from the CN2 of the SERVO board, follow the
procedure given below.
PICK-UP
When connecting or disconnecting the fl exible board of the opti-
cal pick-up to or from the CN2 of the SERVO board, follow the
procedure given below.
Note 1: In this set, the SERVO board of two types exists. Repair after
distinguishing which type set of the repair referring to supple-
ment-1.
ment-1.
(Former type)
(New type)
Note 2: When soldering the short lands, solder within 5 seconds at the
temperature of soldering iron below 300°C.
Disconnection:
1. Solder two shortland.
2. Disconnect the fl exible board from the CN2 of the SERVO
1. Solder two shortland.
2. Disconnect the fl exible board from the CN2 of the SERVO
board.
Connection:
1. Connect
1. Connect
the
fl exible board to the CN2 of the SERVO board.
2. Unsolder two shortland.
NOTE FOR REPLACING THE MOUNTED MAIN
BOARD
If the mounted MAIN board was replaced, be sure to refer to Tech-
nical News published separately.
BOARD
If the mounted MAIN board was replaced, be sure to refer to Tech-
nical News published separately.
KEY board
front panel
AUX jack
Ver. 1.1
MEX-DV90EE/DV900
6
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 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.
Unsupported discs
The following discs cannot be played on this unit.
• 8 cm (3
1
/
4
in) discs
• 12 cm (4
3
/
4
in) discs utilizing only the inner 8 cm (3
1
/
4
in) data portion (the rest is transparent)
• CD-ROM containing files other than MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX
• SA-CD
• CD-G
• Photo-CD
• VSD (Video Single Disc)
• DVD-ROM containing files other than MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX
• DVD-RAM
• DVD-Audio
• Active-Audio (Data)
• SVCD (Super Video CD)
• CDV
• Discs created in Packet Write format
• Discs in DTS format
Note
Even compatible discs may not be playable on this unit, depending on their recorded condition.
Even compatible discs may not be playable on this unit, depending on their recorded condition.
Region code
The region system is used to protect software copyrights.
The region code is located on the bottom of the unit, and only DVDs labeled with an identical region code can
played on this unit.
DVDs labeled
can also be played.
If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited by region code.” will appear on the monitor
screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area
restrictions.
Format symbol in manual
File type
Storable disc type
MP3 audio file
DATA DVDs
DVD-ROM
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW
DVD+R
DVD+R DL
DVD+RW
DATA CDs
CD-ROM
CD-R
CD-RW
WMA audio file
JPEG image file
DivX
®
video file
Region code
ALL
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.
*1 Audio files can also be stored.
*2 Video/image files can also be stored.
*2 Video/image files can also be stored.
Note
“DVD” may be used in this manual as a general term for DVD VIDEOs,
DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs, and DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs.
“DVD” may be used in this manual as a general term for DVD VIDEOs,
DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs, and DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs.
Disc symbol
in manual
Disc format
Disc logo
VI
DEO
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)
A
UDIO
Audio CD
CD-ROM*
2
CD-R*
2
CD-RW*
2
MEX-DV90EE/DV900
7
SECTION 2
GENERAL
This section is extracted
from instruction manual.
from instruction manual.
(DV900: E and Indian models)
Location and function of controls
Main unit
Instructions in this manual generally describe the
controls on the card remote commander. You can
also use the controls on the main unit if they have
the same or similar names to those on the card
remote commander.
" OFF button
To power off/stop the source (press); shut off
completely (press and hold).
#
(BROWSE) button
To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.*
1
$ Volume control dial/SOUND/ENTER
button
To adjust the volume/adjust a setting (rotate);
To adjust the volume/adjust a setting (rotate);
open the sound menu/apply a setting (press);
open the system setup menu (press and
hold).
% SOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/Disc/
AUX).
& Disc slot
To insert the disc.
' Display window
( AUX input jack
To connect a portable audio device.
) ;(eject) button
To eject the disc.
*
(front panel release) button
+
(BACK/DSPL) button
To return to the previous display; change the
display item.
, SEEK –/+ buttons
Disc:
To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press);
reverse/fast-forward disc (press and hold
momentarily); reverse/fast-forward track
(press and hold).*
2
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
a station manually (press and hold).
- MODE button
To select the radio band (FM/AM); select an
auxiliary device*
3
.
. SCRL (Scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
/ RESET button
SEEK
BACK
DSPL
BROWSE
SOURCE
MODE
SCRL
OFF
SEEK
M
U
B
L
A
P
E
R
AUX
PUSH SOUND/ENTER
1
2
SHUF
3
4
5
6
RB RT RERG
RH
RI
0 Number buttons
Disc:
: C REP
: SHUF #
/ : ALBUM –/+ (7/W)
: C REP
: SHUF #
/ : ALBUM –/+ (7/W)
To skip an album or folder/move the
cursor (press); skip albums or folders
continuously (press and hold).
: V (play/pause)
To start/pause playback.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
1 Receptor for the card remote
commander
*1 When a CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX is played.
*2 Operation differs depending on the disc.
*3 When two auxiliary devices are used.
*2 Operation differs depending on the disc.
*3 When two auxiliary devices are used.
Card remote commander RM-X168
Remove the insulation film before use.
" OFF button
To power off/stop the source (press); shut off
completely (press and hold).
# SOUND button
To open the sound menu.
$ VISUAL SETUP button
To open the play mode/visual setup menu.
% SYSTEM SETUP button
To open the system setup menu.
&
(BACK)/0 button
To return to the previous display; return to
the menu on a VCD*
1
.
RT
RE
RG
RH
RK
RI
RB
' Number buttons
Disc:
To locate a title/chapter/track.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
( CLEAR button
To delete an entered number.
) DSPL (Display) button
To change display items.
* ATT (Attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound (to cancel, press
again).
+ V (Play/Pause) button
To start/pause playback.
, N/. buttons
Disc:
To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press);
reverse/fast-forward disc (press and hold
momentarily); reverse/fast-forward track
(press and hold).*
2
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
a station manually (press and hold).
- DVD playback setting buttons
"6%*0
:
To change the audio language/format.
(For VCD/CD/MP3/WMA, to change the
audio channel.)
46#5*5-&
:
To change the subtitle language.
"/(-&
:
To change the viewing angle.
501.&/6
:
To open the top menu on a DVD.
.&/6
:
To open the menu on a disc.
.
(BROWSE) button
To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.*
3
/ /./N/
(Cursor)/ENTER buttons
To move the cursor and apply a setting.
0 SRC (Source) button
To power on; change the source (Radio/Disc/
AUX).
1 MODE button
To select the radio band (FM/AM); select an
auxiliary device*
4
.
2 VOL (Volume) +/– buttons
To adjust the volume.
*1 When playing with PBC function.
*2 Operation differs depending on the disc.
*2 Operation differs depending on the disc.
*3 When a CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX is played.
*4 When two auxiliary devices are used.
*4 When two auxiliary devices are used.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote commander
unless 4063$& on the main unit is pressed, or a
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote commander
unless 4063$& 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”.
For details on how to replace the battery, see
“Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote
commander”.
Ver. 1.1
MEX-DV90EE/DV900
8
(DV90EE/DV900: AEP and UK models)
Location and function of controls
Main unit
Instructions in this manual generally describe the
controls on the card remote commander. You can
also use the controls on the main unit if they have
the same or similar names to those on the card
remote commander.
" OFF button
To power off/stop the source (press); shut off
completely (press and hold).
#
(BROWSE) button
To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.*
1
$ Volume control dial/SOUND/ENTER
button
To adjust the volume/adjust a setting (rotate);
To adjust the volume/adjust a setting (rotate);
open the sound menu/apply a setting (press);
open the system setup menu (press and
hold).
% SOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/Disc/
AUX).
& Disc slot
To insert the disc.
' Display window
( AUX input jack
To connect a portable audio device.
) ;(eject) button
To eject the disc.
*
(front panel release) button
+
(BACK/DSPL) button
To return to the previous display; change the
display item.
, SEEK –/+ buttons
Disc:
To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press);
reverse/fast-forward disc (press and hold
momentarily); reverse/fast-forward track
(press and hold).*
2
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
a station manually (press and hold).
- MODE button
To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW);
select an auxiliary device*
3
.
SEEK
BACK
DSPL
BROWSE
SOURCE
MODE
AF/TA
OFF
SEEK
REP
PTY
ALBUM
AUX
PUSH SOUND/ENTER
1
2
SHUF
3
4
5
6
RB RT RERG
RH
RI
. AF (Alternative Frequencies)/
TA (Traffic Announcement)/
PTY (Program Type) button
To set AF and TA (press); select PTY (press
PTY (Program Type) button
To set AF and TA (press); select PTY (press
and hold) in RDS.
/ RESET button
0 Number buttons
Disc:
: C REP
: SHUF #
/ : ALBUM –/+ (7/W)
: C REP
: SHUF #
/ : ALBUM –/+ (7/W)
To skip an album or folder/move the
cursor (press); skip albums or folders
continuously (press and hold).
: V (play/pause)
To start/pause playback.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
1 Receptor for the card remote
commander
*1 When a CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX is played.
*2 Operation differs depending on the disc.
*3 When two auxiliary devices are used.
*2 Operation differs depending on the disc.
*3 When two auxiliary devices are used.
Card remote commander RM-X168
Remove the insulation film before use.
" OFF button
To power off/stop the source (press); shut off
completely (press and hold).
# SOUND button
To open the sound menu.
$ VISUAL SETUP button
To open the play mode/visual setup menu.
% SYSTEM SETUP button
To open the system setup menu.
&
(BACK)/0 button
To return to the previous display; return to
the menu on a VCD*
1
.
RT
RE
RG
RH
RK
RI
RB
' Number buttons
Disc:
To locate a title/chapter/track.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
( CLEAR button 28, 31
To delete an entered number.
) DSPL (Display) button
To change display items.
* ATT (Attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound (to cancel, press
again).
+ V (Play/Pause) button
To start/pause playback.
, N/. buttons
Disc:
To skip a chapter/track/scene/file (press);
reverse/fast-forward disc (press and hold
momentarily); reverse/fast-forward track
(press and hold).*
2
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
a station manually (press and hold).
- DVD playback setting buttons
"6%*0
:
To change the audio language/format.
(For VCD/CD/MP3/WMA, to change the
audio channel.)
46#5*5-&
:
To change the subtitle language.
"/(-&
:
To change the viewing angle.
501.&/6
:
To open the top menu on a DVD.
.&/6
:
To open the menu on a disc.
.
(BROWSE) button
To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.*
3
/ /./N/
(Cursor)/ENTER buttons
To move the cursor and apply a setting.
0 SRC (Source) button
To power on; change the source (Radio/Disc/
AUX).
1 MODE button
To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW);
select an auxiliary device*
4
.
2 VOL (Volume) +/– buttons
To adjust the volume.
*1 When playing with PBC function.
*2 Operation differs depending on the disc.
*2 Operation differs depending on the disc.
*3 When a CD/MP3/WMA/JPEG/DivX is played.
*4 When two auxiliary devices are used.
*4 When two auxiliary devices are used.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote commander
unless 4063$& on the main unit is pressed, or a
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote commander
unless 4063$& 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”.
For details on how to replace the battery, see
“Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote
commander”.
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