Sony MEX-1HD User Manual

GBOperating Instructions MEX-1HDFor installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.© 2002 Sony Corporation3-244-264-

10Basic operationsListening to a track on a CD1 Press .The front panel slides down and the disc tray slides out automatically.2 Place a CD (labelled s

11Listening to the radio1 Press (SOURCE) to select “FM,” “MW”* or “LW.”*2 Rotate the R dial to select the desired station.You can select the station o

12Recording audio CDs onto the HDD1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select “CD.”NoteIf no CD is inserted, you cannot select “CD” as the source.2 Press .T

13Listening to tracks on the HDD1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select “HDD.”Playback starts automatically from the first track in the last album recor

14Listening to audio files1 Press (OPEN).The front panel slides down automatically.2 Insert an “MG Memory Stick” until it clicks.3 Press (OPEN) again.

15Menu displayYou can change the function modes or the various settings of the unit accordingly.To change the settingsExample: To set “Screen Saver” t

16List displayThe radio station names or the folder/album/track names are displayed depending on the source selected. You can simply select an item on

17Function menuYou can change the various settings or modes easily with the function menu. Some specific functions frequently used are assigned to the

18During the menu setting operation: to return to the previous display.: to return to the normal display.CANCEL: to cancel the item or the mode select

19CD/HDD/“MG Memory Stick”Playing a trackWhen playing a music CD, a track recorded on the HDD or “MG Memory Stick,” text information (folder name, alb

2Welcome !Thank you for purchasing this Sony Audio Library System.• Storage of about 4000 tracks on the internal HDD using the latest compression tech

20The playback order of MP3 filesThe playback order of the folders and files is as follows.Example:Notes• A folder that does not include an MP3 file i

21Notes on Gracenote CDDB ®• When an audio CD is played back, the Gracenote CDDB ® Music Recognition ServiceSM (CD data base) on the unit is accessed

22Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat PlayThe unit can repeat a track, an album, or a folder when the item being played reaches the end. The following

23Locating a folder/album/track by name— List-upYou can select and play back the desired music file from the folder/album/track name list.1 During pla

244 Rotate the R dial to select the desired search item, then press the R dial.5 Rotate the R dial to select the desired track, then press the R dial.

25RadioThe unit can store up to 20 FM, 10 MW and 10 LW stations.CautionWhen tuning in stations while driving, use the Best Tuning Memory to prevent ac

26Receiving the stored stations1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select “FM,” “MW” or “LW.”2 Rotate the R dial to select the desired station.Display item

27Storing only desired stations— Manual Preset MemoryYou can manually preset desired stations by specifying the frequency.The unit can store up to 20

28RDSOverview of RDSFM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal.

29For stations without alternative frequenciesPress (F1) ( SEEK) or (F2) (SEEK ) while the station name is inverting (within 8 seconds).The unit start

3• OpenMG and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.• “MagicGate Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick,” , are trademarks of Sony Corporation.• “Magi

30Receiving traffic announcements — TA/TPBy activating the Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic Programme (TP), you can automatically tune in an FM s

31Presetting RDS stations with AF and TA settingWhen you preset RDS stations, the unit stores each station’s AF/TA setting (on/off) as well as its fre

32Tuning in stations by programme type — PTYYou can tune in a station by selecting the type of programme you would like to listen to.Note You cannot u

33Setting the clock automatically — CTThe CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically.1 During FM band reception, pres

34Recording an album/track onto the HDD— Track recordingYou can select and record onto the HDD an item you want from a CD.1 Press (SOURCE) to select “

35To change the recording speedPress (F2) to select the recording speed in step 2.* The default setting.To change the folder/album to store the tracks

365 Enter characters.1 Rotate the R dial to select the desired character type, then press the R dial.As you rotate the R dial, the item changes as fol

37Creating a folder/albumYou can create an easy access music library by adding a new folder/album on the HDD.1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select “HD

38Moving recorded folder/album/track— Move functionYou can use this function to change the order of the tracks. When you move tracks, the tracks are a

39Erasing a folder/album/track— Erase functionKeeping only precious tracks or tracks you often play back saves your HDD space.1 Press (SOURCE) repeate

4Table of ContentsLocation of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Getting StartedResetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40Using “MG Memory Stick”Transferring a track to an “MG Memory Stick”— Check-OutYou can transfer music data recorded on the HDD on this unit to an “MG

41Returning a track to the HDD from an “MG Memory Stick”— Check-InReturning checked out music data from an “MG Memory Stick” to the HDD.1 Press (SOURC

42Returning audio files to the HDD— Move-InThe audio file and all information related are transferred to the HDD. The audio file information does not

43Storing data onto the HDD— BackupYou can temporarily store any digital camera data in a “Memory Stick” or voice data in an IC recorder together to t

44Erasing data stored on the HDD1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select “HDD.”2 Press the R dial to display the folder name list.3 Rotate the R dial to

452 Rotate the R dial to select the desired character, then press the R dial.The proposed entries appear.To change the character types, rotate the R d

46Erasing audio files in an “MG Memory Stick”— Erase functionYou can delete unwanted audio files to effectively free space on an “MG Memory Stick.”1 D

47Using Network WalkmanConnecting a Network WalkmanYou can transfer audio files recorded on the HDD to your Network Walkman.You are always with your f

48Transferring a track to a Network Walkman— Check-OutYou can transfer music files recorded on the HDD to a Network Walkman.1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedl

49Returning a track to the HDD from a Network Walkman— Check-InReturning Checked-Out music data in a Network Walkman to the HDD.1 Display the source l

5Using Network WalkmanConnecting a Network Walkman . . . . . . . . 47Transferring a track to a Network Walkman— Check-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50Erasing audio files in Network Walkman— Erase functionYou can delete unwanted audio files to effectively free space on Network Walkman.1 Display the

51Sound effectSound list displayYou can adjust the DSO, equaliser, bass, treble, balance, fader, subwoofer volume and loudness.To adjust the setting1

52Setting the equaliser— EQ7You can select an equaliser curve for 7 music types (Xplod, Vocal, Club, Jazz, NewAge, Rock, and Custom).You can store a d

53Adjusting the bass and treble— BAS/TRE1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source.2 Press the L dial.The sound list display appears.3 Rotate the L dial to s

54Adjusting the fader— FADTo adjust the balance of front and rear speakers1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source.2 Press the L dial.The sound list displa

55Adjusting the subwoofer volume— SUB1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source.2 Press the L dial.The sound list display appears.3 Rotate the L dial to sele

56Setting the loudness— LOUDThe bass and treble will be reinforced to enjoy clear sound at low volume.1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source.2 Press the

57Setup• Time set (page 9)• Beep –to turn the beeps “On” or “Off.”• MW/LW Skip –to turn the MW/LW source display “On” or “Off.”• AUX Skip (page 62) –t

58RDS• AF –to set AF to “On” or “Off” (page 28).• TA –to set TA to “On” or “Off” (page 30).• Regional –to set Regional to “On” or “Off” (page 29).• CT

59Check In• Check In –to Check-In contents to the HDD.• Move In –to Move-In contents to the HDD.• Import –to transfer the contents to the HDD.Contents

6Location of controlsMEX-1HDRECWhen the front panel is openedWhen the front panel is removed

60Editing the libraryYou can edit audio file information with your personal computer by installing Mobile Library Manager.*This data can also be store

615 Rotate the R dial to select “OK,” then press the R dial.The normal display appears when Uninstall is completed.Installing Gracenote CDDB®You can r

62To deactivate “AUX” in the music source display1 Press (MENU), then rotate the R dial to select “Setup,” then press the R dial.2 Rotate the R dial t

63a ATT buttonAttenuate sound.b OFF button*Stop playback or radio reception.c A VOL (Volume) controlRotate to adjust the volume.B SOURCE controlPress

64Cleaning the connectorsThe unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent

65Removing the unit1 Remove the front cover1 Detach the front panel (page 8).2 Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver.3 Repeat

66Notes on discs• To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface. Handle the disc by its edge.• Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines whe

67Notes on MP3 filesMP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and format for compressing a sound sequence. The file is compressed to about 1

68Notes on “Memory Stick”What is a “Memory Stick”?“Memory Stick” is a compact, portable and versatile Integrated Circuit recording medium with a data

69On cleaningClean the player casing with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad

7a L (left) dial Rotate to: – Adjust the volume– Select a sound itemPress to: – Display the sound menu– Enter a setting– Cancel the list displayb SOUR

70“s” appears instead of the album title.A character that cannot be displayed on this unit has been entered.t Rename the title with characters which c

71Error displays/MessagesError messages will flash depending on the status of the unit. Follow the instructions below if any of these messages appear

72FILE CHECKING• The engine is started while accessing, such as recording to the HDD.• The RESET button of this unit is pressed.t Wait a moment until

73VERIFY ERRORWhen the unit verify installing, an error occurred.CANNOT UNINSTALLThe unit cannot erase the Gracenote CDDB® from the HDD.Messages on Ne

74SpecificationsCD Player sectionSignal-to-noise ratio 90 dBFrequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz“MG Memory Stick” sectionSignal-to-noise ratio 90 dBFrequ

75GlossaryATRAC3ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology that satisfies the demand for high sound

76“Memory Stick”“Memory Stick” is a portable and compact Integrated Circuit recording medium. There are two types of “Memory Stick”: “MagicGate Memory

77IndexAAF 28ATT 56Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)10, 13, 14Automatic Tuning 11AUX 61AUX Skip 62BBackup 43Balance 53Bass 53Beep 57BTM 25CCD Auto Play 21C

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8Getting StartedResetting the unitBefore operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you mu

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9Initial settingsThe following settings are required before you operate the unit for the first time, after replacing the car battery, or changing the