Sony CDX-GT517EE: инструкция
Раздел: Авто, мото оборудование и транспорт
Тип: Автомагнитола
Характеристики, спецификации
Инструкция к Автомагнитоле Sony CDX-GT517EE
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2-698-276-32 (1)
FM
/
MW
/
LW
Compact Disc Player
GB
Operating Instructions
RU
Инструкция по эксплуатации
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 11.
Для отмены демонстрации на дисплее (режим DEMO) см. стр. 13.
CDX-GT517EE
2006 Sony Corporation
For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 11).
The unit will shut off completely and
automatically in the set time after the unit is
turned off, which prevents battery drain.
If you do not set the Auto Off function, press
and hold (OFF) until the display disappears
each time you turn the ignition off.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. 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
SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
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Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Other functions
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Getting Started
Adjusting the sound characteristics
— BAL/FAD/SUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Customizing the equalizer curve
Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 4
— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Inserting the disc in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CD/MD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ejecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Location of controls and basic
Additional Information
operations
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Card remote commander RM-X151 . . . . . . . 6
Playback order of MP3/WMA/
AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
CD
About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
About WMA files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
About AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
About ATRAC CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Radio
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting AF and TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Selecting PTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Welcome !
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Resetting the unit
Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the
following functions.
Before operating the unit for the first time, or
• CD playback
after replacing the car battery or changing the
You can play CD-DA (also containing CD
connections, you must reset the unit.
TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC
Detach the front panel and press the RESET
files also containing Multi Session (page 14))
button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point
and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus
pen.
format (page 15)).
Type of discs Label on the disc
RESET
button
CD-DA
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
MP3
WMA
AAC
Preparing the card remote
ATRAC CD
commander
Before using the card remote commander for the
• Radio reception
first time, remove the insulation film.
– You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, MW and LW).
– BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects
strong signal stations and stores them.
• RDS services
– You can use FM station with Radio Data
System (RDS).
• Sound adjustment
– EQ3 stage2: You can choose any one of 7
preset equalizer curves.
Setting the clock
– DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):
Creates a more ambient sound field, using
The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.
virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the
sound of speakers, even if they are installed
1 Press and hold the select button.
low in the door.
The setup display appears.
• Optional unit operation
2 Press the select button repeatedly
You can also control optional CD/MD
until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.
changers.
• Auxiliary equipment connection
3 Press (SEEK) +.
An AUX input jack on the front of the unit
The hour indication flashes.
allows connection of a portable audio device.
4 Rotate the volume control dial to set
* A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes
the hour and minute.
information such as disc, artist and track name.
To move the digital indication, press (SEEK)
–/+.
5 Press the select button.
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press
(DSPL) again to return to the previous display.
With the card remote commander
In step 4, to set the hour and minute, press M or m.
4
Tip
You can set the clock automatically with the RDS
Attaching the front panel
feature (page 10).
Place the hole A of the front panel onto the
spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left
side in.
Detaching the front panel
Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to
operate the unit.
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
A
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
B
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alarm will sound for a few seconds.
The alarm will only sound if the built-in
amplifier is used.
1 Press (OFF).
c
The unit is turned off.
2 Press (OPEN).
The front panel is flipped down.
3 Slide the front panel to the right, then
Note
gently pull out the left end of the front
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
panel.
Inserting the disc in the unit
1 Press ( OPEN).
2 Insert the disc (label side up).
1
2
Notes
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and display window.
• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked
car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
3 Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
Ejecting the disc
1 Press ( OPEN).
2 Press Z.
The disc is ejected.
3 Close the front panel.
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Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit
1
2
3
4 5
67
OFF
PUSH SELECT
OPEN
DSO
SOURCE
AUX
SEEK SEEK
EQ3
MODE
GP/ALBM
REP SHUF
PAUSE
PTY
DSPL AF
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TA
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Front panel removed
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RESET
Card remote commander
Refer to the pages listed for details. The
corresponding buttons on the card remote
RM-X151
commander control the same functions as those
on the unit.
1
wa
OFF
ATT
A OFF button
ws
To power off; stop the source.
4
SOURCE
SEL
MODE
qs
B DSO button 4
ql
To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF).
+
The larger the number, the more enhanced
the effect.
wd
–
C Volume control dial/select button 11
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
qd
DSPL
SCRL
wf
(press and rotate).
132
D SOURCE button
wg
465
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
1
MD*
/AUX).
+
E Display window
VOL
w;
–
F AUX input jack 12
To connect a portable audio device.
G OPEN button 5
6
H EQ3 (equalizer) button 11
The following buttons on the card remote
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD,
commander have also different buttons/functions
VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,
from the unit. Remove the insulation film before
GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).
use (page 4).
I Receptor for the card remote
ql < (.)/, (>) buttons
commander
To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK)
–/+ on the unit.
J SEEK –/+ buttons
w; VOL (volume) +/– button
CD:
To adjust volume.
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again within
wa ATT (attenuate) button
about 1 second and hold); reverse/fast-
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
forward a track (press and hold).
again.
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
ws SEL (select) button
a station manually (press and hold).
The same as the select button on the unit.
K PTY (Program Type) button 10
wd M (+)/m (–) buttons
To select PTY in RDS.
To control CD, the same as (1)/(2)
(GP/ALBM –/+) on the unit.
L MODE button 8, 12
To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW);
wf SCRL (scroll) button 8
2
select the unit*
.
To scroll the display item.
M DSPL (display) button 8, 9
wg Number buttons
To change display items.
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
N Number buttons
1
CD/MD*
:
*1 When an MD changer is connected.
3
4
*2 When a CD/MD changer is connected.
(1)/(2): GP*
/ALBM*
–/+
*3 When an ATRAC CD is played.
To skip albums (press); skip albums
5
*4 When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.
continuously (press and hold).*
*5 If the changer is connected, the operation is
(3): REP 8, 13
different, see page 13.
(4): SHUF 8, 13
*6 When playing back on this unit.
6
(6): PAUSE*
Note
To pause playback. To cancel, press
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
again.
cannot be operated with the card remote commander
Radio:
unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is
To receive stored stations (press); store
inserted to activate the unit first.
stations (press and hold).
Tip
For details on how to replace the battery, see
O AF (Alternative Frequencies)/TA
“Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote
(Traffic Announcement) button 9
commander” on page 16.
To set AF and TA in RDS.
P RESET button 4
Q Z (eject) button 5
To eject the disc.
R Disc slot 5
To insert the disc.
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CD
Radio
For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see
Storing and receiving stations
page 12.
Caution
Display items
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically — BTM
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,
FM3*, MW or LW.
A Source
B ATRAC/WMA/MP3/AAC indication
2 Press and hold the select button.
C Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/
The setup display appears.
artist name, Album/group number*, Album/
3 Press the select button repeatedly
group name, Track name, Text information,
until “BTM” appears.
Clock
4 Press (SEEK) +.
* Album/group number is displayed only when the
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
album/group is changed.
on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
To change display items C, press (DSPL);
scroll display items C, press (SCRL) on the
* FM3 tuning range is 65 to 74 MHz (at 30 kHz step).
card remote commander or set “A.SCRL-ON”
(page 12).
Storing manually
Tip
Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type,
1 While receiving the station that you
recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/
want to store, press and hold a
WMA/AAC, see page 15; ATRAC CD, see page 15.
number button ((1) to (6)) until
“MEM” appears.
Repeat and shuffle play
The number button indication appears in the
display.
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or
Note
(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the
If you try to store another station on the same number
desired setting appears.
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.
Select To play
Tip
When a RDS station is stored, the AF/TA setting is
TRACK track repeatedly.
also stored (page 9).
1
ALBUM*
album repeatedly.
2
GROUP*
group repeatedly.
Receiving the stored stations
1
SHUF ALBUM*
album in random order.
1 Select the band, then press a number
2
button ((1) to (6)).
SHUF GROUP*
group in random order.
SHUF DISC disc in random order.
Tuning automatically
*1 When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.
*2 When an ATRAC CD is played.
1 Select the band, then press (SEEK) –/+
to search for the station.
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
or “SHUF OFF.”
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is received.
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Tip
Notes
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS
listen to, press and hold (SEEK) –/+ to locate the
functions may be available.
approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) –/+
• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak,
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting
(manual tuning).
RDS data.
Setting AF and TA
RDS
1 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
Select To
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio program signal.
AF-ON activate AF and deactivate TA.
TA-ON activate TA and deactivate AF.
Display items
AF, TA-ON activate both AF and TA.
AF, TA-OFF deactivate both AF and TA.
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.
A Radio band, Function
If you preset manually, you can preset both RDS
1
B TA /TP*
and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA setting for
2
C Frequency*
(Program service name), Preset
each.
number, Clock, RDS data
1 Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or
*1 “TA” flashes during traffic information. “TP” lights
manually.
up while such a station is received.
*2 While receiving the RDS station, “ *” is displayed
on the left of the frequency indication.
Presetting the volume of traffic
announcements
To change display items C, press (DSPL).
You can preset the volume level of the traffic
announcements so as to not miss hearing them.
RDS services
1 Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the
This unit automatically provides RDS services as
volume level.
follows:
2 Press and hold (AF/TA) until “TA” appears.
AF (Alternative Frequencies)
Selects and retunes the station with the
Receiving emergency
strongest signal in a network. By using this
announcements
function, you can continuously listen to the
With AF or TA on, the emergency
same program during a long-distance drive
announcements will automatically interrupt the
without having to retune the same station
currently selected source.
manually.
TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic
Staying with one regional program
Program)
— REG
Provides current traffic information/programs.
When the AF function is on: this unit’s factory
Any information/program received, will
setting restricts reception to a specific region, so
interrupt the currently selected source.
you will not be switched to another regional
PTY (Program Types)
station with a stronger frequency.
Displays the currently received program type.
If you leave this regional program’s reception
Also searches your selected program type.
area, set “REG-OFF” in setup during FM
CT (Clock Time)
reception (page 12).
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets
the clock.
continue to next page t
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Note
This function does not work in the UK and in some
Setting CT
other areas.
1 Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 11).
Local Link function (UK only)
Notes
This function enables you to select other local
• The CT function may not work even though an RDS
stations in the area, even if they are not stored on
station is being received.
• There might be a difference between the time set by
your number buttons.
the CT function and the actual time.
1 During FM reception, press a number button
((1) to (6)) on which a local station is stored.
2 Within 5 seconds, press again a number button
of the local station.
Repeat this procedure until the local station is
received.
Selecting PTY
1 Press (PTY) during FM reception.
The current program type name appears if the
station is transmitting PTY data.
2 Press (PTY) repeatedly until the
desired program type appears.
3 Press (SEEK) –/+.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
Type of programs
NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs),
INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports),
EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama),
CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science),
VARIED (Varied), POP M (Popular Music),
ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (Easy
Listening), LIGHT M (Light Classical),
CLASSICS (Classical), OTHER M (Other
Music Type), WEATHER (Weather),
FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s
Programs), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs),
RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In),
TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ
(Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music),
NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies
Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT
(Documentary)
Note
You cannot use this function in countries/regions
where no PTY data is available.
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Tip
Other functions
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
With the card remote commander
Changing the sound settings
In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, ,
or m.
Adjusting the sound
Adjusting setup items — SET
characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB
You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer
1 Press and hold the select button.
volume.
The setup display appears.
1 Press the select button repeatedly
2 Press the select button repeatedly
until “BAL,” “FAD” or “SUB” appears.
until the desired item appears.
The item changes as follows:
3 Rotate the volume control dial to
1
1
1
LOW*
t MID*
t HI*
t
select the setting (example “ON” or
BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t
“OFF”).
2
3
SUB (subwoofer volume)*
t AUX*
4 Press and hold the select button.
*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 11).
The setup is complete and the display returns
*2 When the audio output is set to “SUB”
to normal play/reception mode.
(page 11).
“ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can
Note
be adjusted up to 20 steps.
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 12).
and setting.
2 Rotate the volume control dial to
With the card remote commander
adjust the selected item.
In step 3, to select the setting, press < or ,.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
The following items can be set (follow the page
the display returns to normal play/reception
reference for details):
mode.
“
z” indicates the default settings.
With the card remote commander
In step 2, to adjust the selected item, press < , M, ,
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4)
or m.
CT (Clock Time)
To set “CT-ON” or “CT-OFF” (z) (page 9, 10).
Customizing the equalizer curve
BEEP
— EQ3
To set “BEEP-ON” (z) or “BEEP-OFF.”
“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your
1
AUX-A*
(AUX Audio)
own equalizer settings.
To turn the AUX source display “AUX-A-ON”
1 Select a source, then press (EQ3)
(
z) or “AUX-A-OFF” (page 12).
repeatedly to select “CUSTOM.”
A.OFF (Auto Off)
To shut off automatically after a desired time
2 Press the select button repeatedly
when the unit is turned off: “A.OFF-NO” (
z),
until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.
“A.OFF-30S (Seconds),” “A.OFF-30M
3 Rotate the volume control dial to
(Minutes)” or “A.OFF-60M (Minutes).”
adjust the selected item.
1
SUB/REAR*
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
To switch the audio output.
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
– “SUB-OUT” (
z): to output to a subwoofer.
– “REAR-OUT”: to output to a power amplifier.
1
DEMO*
(Demonstration)
To set “DEMO-ON” (z) or “DEMO-OFF.”
DIM (Dimmer)
To change the brightness of the display.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer
–“DIM-AT” (
z): to dim the display
curve.
automatically when you turn lights on.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
– “DIM-ON”: to dim the display.
press and hold the select button before the
– “DIM-OFF”: to deactivate the dimmer.
setting is complete.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
continue to next page t
mode.
11
ILM (Illumination)
To change the illumination color: “ILM-1” (
z)
or “ILM-2.”
AUX
M.DSPL (Motion Display)
To select the Motion Display mode.
– “M.DSPL-SA” (
z): to show moving patterns
and spectrum analyzer.
– “M.DSPL-ON”: to show moving patterns.
AUX
– “M.DSPL-OFF”: to deactivate the Motion
Display.
A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)
To scroll long displayed item automatically
when the disc/album/group/track is changed.
– “A.SCRL-ON” (
z): to scroll.
Connecting cord*
– “A.SCRL-OFF”: to not scroll.
(not supplied)
LOCAL (Local seek mode)
– “LOCAL-OFF” (
z): to tune normal reception.
– “LOCAL-ON” : to only tune into stations with
* Be sure to use a straight type plug.
stronger signals.
2
MONO (Monaural mode)*
Adjust the volume level
To improve poor FM reception, select monaural
Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected
reception mode.
audio device before playback.
– “MONO-OFF” (
z): to hear stereo broadcast in
stereo.
1 Turn down the volume on the unit.
– “MONO-ON”: to hear stereo broadcast in
2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX”
monaural.
appears.
2
REG*
(Regional)
“AUX FRONT IN” appears.
To set “REG-ON” or “REG-OFF” (
z) (page 9).
3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a
3
LPF*
(Low Pass Filter)
moderate volume.
To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “LPF
4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
OFF” (
z), “LPF125Hz” or “LPF 78Hz.”
5 Press the select button repeatedly until “AUX”
BTM (page 8)
appears, and rotate the volume control dial to
adjust the input level (–8 dB to +18 dB).
*1 When the unit is turned off.
*2 When FM is received.
*3 When the audio output is set to “SUB.”
CD/MD changer
Using optional equipment
Selecting the changer
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” or
“MD” appears.
Auxiliary audio equipment
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired
By connecting an optional portable audio device
changer appears.
to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the
unit and then simply selecting the source, you
Unit number
can listen on your car speakers. The volume level
is adjustable for any difference between the unit
and the portable audio device. Follow the
procedure below:
Connecting the portable audio
Disc number
device
1 Turn off the portable audio device.
Playback starts.
2 Turn down the volume on the unit.
3 Connect to the unit.
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Skipping albums and discs
Location of controls
The corresponding buttons on the rotary
1 During playback, press (1)/(2) (GP/ALBM
commander control the same functions as those
–/+).
on this unit.
Press (1)/(2) (GP/ALBM
To skip
ATT
–/+)
SEL
album and release (hold for a
PRESET/
moment).
DISC
MODE
album
within 2 seconds of first
continuously
releasing.
SOURCE
discs repeatedly.
OFF
DSPL
discs
then, press again within 2
VOL
SEEK/AMS
OFF
continuously
seconds and hold.
The following controls on the rotary commander
require a different operation from the unit.
Repeat and shuffle play
• PRESET/DISC control
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4)
The same as (1)/(2) (GP/ALBM –/+) on the
(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting
unit (push in and rotate).
appears.
• VOL (volume) control
The same as the volume control dial on the unit
Select To play
(rotate).
1
DISC*
disc repeatedly.
• SEEK/AMS control
The same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit (rotate, or
SHUF
tracks in the changer in random
rotate and hold).
1
CHANGER*
order.
2
SHUF ALL*
tracks in all units in random
Changing the operative direction
order.
The operative direction of the controls is factory-
set as shown below.
*1 When one or more CD/MD changers are
connected.
To increase
*2 When one or more CD changers, or two or more
MD changers are connected.
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
or “SHUF OFF.”
To decrease
Tip
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
“SHUF ALL” will not shuffle tracks between CD units
the right hand side of the steering column, you
and MD changers.
can reverse the operative direction.
1 While pushing the VOL control, press and
Rotary commander RM-X4S
hold (SEL).
Attaching the label
Attach the indication label depending on how
you mount the rotary commander.
S
E
L
D
S
P
L
M
O
D
E
M
O
D
E
D
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• Before playing, clean the discs
Additional Information
with a commercially available
cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc
from the center out. Do not use
Precautions
solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available
• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight,
cleaners, or antistatic spray
allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
intended for analog discs.
• Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically
while the unit is operating.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs
• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the
Moisture condensation
equipment used for its recording or the condition
On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture
of the disc) may not play on this unit.
condensation may occur inside the lenses and
• You cannot play a CD-R/a CD-RW that is not
display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will
finalized.
not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc
• The unit is compatible with the ISO 9660 level 1/
and wait for about an hour until the moisture has
level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in the expansion
evaporated.
format, and Multi Session.
• The maximum number of:
To maintain high sound quality
– folders (albums): 150 (including root and empty
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
folders).
onto the unit or discs.
– files (tracks) and folders contained in a disc: 300
(if a folder/file names contain many characters,
this number may become less than 300).
Notes on discs
– displayable characters for a folder/file name is
• To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface.
32 (Joliet), or 64 (Romeo).
Handle the disc by its edge.
• When the disc is recorded in Multi Session, only
• Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines
the first track of the first session format is
when not in use.
recognized and played (any other format is
• Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature.
skipped). The priority of the format is CD-DA,
Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a
ATRAC CD and MP3/WMA/AAC.
dashboard/rear tray.
– When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of
• Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/
the first session is played.
residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used,
– When the first track is not a CD-DA, an ATRAC
causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.
CD or MP3/WMA/AAC session is played. If the
disc has no data in any of these formats, “NO
MUSIC” is displayed.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
• Do not use any discs with labels or stickers
Recently, various music discs encoded with
attached.
copyright protection technologies are marketed by
The following malfunctions may result from using
some record companies. Please be aware that among
such discs:
those discs, there are some that do not conform to
– Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker
the CD standard and may not be playable by this
peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism).
product.
– Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g.,
playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat
Note on DualDiscs
shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
warp.
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
digital audio material on the other side. However,
square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
since the audio material side does not conform to
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not
the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this
use such discs.
1
product is not guaranteed.
• You cannot play 8 cm (3
/4 in) CDs.
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Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC
About AAC files
files
• AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding,
is a music file compression format standard. It
Folder
MP3/WMA/AAC
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/11*
(album)
of its original size.
MP3/WMA/
• AAC tag is 126 characters.
AAC file
• When naming an AAC file, be sure to add the file
(track)
extension “.m4a” to the file name.
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
(variable bit rate) AAC file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
* only for 128 kbps
Note on AAC
Playback of a copyright-protected file is not supported.
About ATRAC CD
ATRAC3plus format
About MP3 files
ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform
• MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is
Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression
a music file compression format standard. It
technology. It compresses audio CD data to
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10
approximately 1/10 of its original size.
of its original size.
ATRAC3plus, which is an extended format of
• ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to
ATRAC3, compresses the audio CD data to
MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and
approximately 1/20 of its original size. The unit
1.1), or 63/126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4).
accepts both ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format.
• When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file
extension “.mp3” to the file name.
ATRAC CD
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
ATRAC CD is recorded audio CD data which is
(variable bit rate) MP3 file, elapsed playing time
compressed to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus format
may not display accurately.
using authorized software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or
later, or SonicStage Simple Burner.
• The maximum number of:
About WMA files
– folders (groups): 255
• WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio,
– files (tracks): 999
is a music file compression format standard. It
• The characters for a folder/file name and text
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/22*
information written by SonicStage are displayed.
of its original size.
For details on ATRAC CD, see the SonicStage or
• WMA tag is 63 characters.
SonicStage Simple Burner manual.
• When naming a WMA file, be sure to add the file
Note
extension “.wma” to the file name.
Be sure to create the ATRAC CD using authorized
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or
(variable bit rate) WMA file, elapsed playing time
SonicStage Simple Burner 1.0 or 1.1.
may not display accurately.
* only for 64 kbps
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult
Note on WMA
your nearest Sony dealer.
Playback of the following WMA files is not supported.
– lossless compression
– copyright-protected
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Cleaning the connectors
Maintenance
The unit may not function properly if the connectors
between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In
Replacing the lithium battery of the
order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 5)
and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not
card remote commander
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
Under normal conditions, the battery will last
may be damaged.
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range of the
card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace
the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use
of any other battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
+ side up
Main unit
Back of the front
panel
2
Notes
c
• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the
connectors, and remove the key from the ignition
1
switch.
• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers
Notes on the lithium battery
or with any metal device.
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good
Removing the unit
contact.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
1 Remove the protection collar.
installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
1Detach the front panel (page 5).
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
2Engage the release keys together with the
protection collar.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be
Orient the release
sure to use one matching the
keys as shown.
amperage rating stated on the
3Pull out the release keys to remove the
original fuse. If the fuse blows,
protection collar.
check the power connection and
replace the fuse. If the fuse
blows again after replacement,
there may be an internal
malfunction. In such a case,
Fuse (10A)
consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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2 Remove the unit.
Power amplifier section
Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
1 Insert both release keys simultaneously
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms
until they click.
Maximum power output: 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Hook facing
Outputs:
inwards.
Audio outputs terminal (front, sub/rear switchable)
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
Telephone ATT control terminal
Illumination control terminal
BUS control input terminal
2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
BUS audio input terminal
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
Tone controls:
Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD)
High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)
Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery
3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
(negative ground (earth))
Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 180 mm
1
1
(7
/8 × 2 × 7
/8 in) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm
1
1
1
(7
/4 × 2
/8 × 6
/2 in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)
Supplied accessories:
Card remote commander: RM-X151
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Optional accessories/equipment:
Specifications
Rotary commander: RM-X4S
BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord):
CD Player section
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
CD changer (6 discs): CDX-T70MX
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Source selector: XA-C40
AUX-IN selector: XA-300
Tuner section
Interface adaptor for iPod: XA-110IP
FM
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
Tuning range:
accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
FM1/FM2: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)
information.
FM3: 65 – 74 MHz (at 30 kHz step)
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Laboratories.
Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 dB (stereo), 69 dB (mono)
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz: 0.5 % (stereo),
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
0.3 % (mono)
Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz
Note
Frequency response: 30 – 15,000 Hz
This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier
MW/LW
or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible.
Tuning range:
Design and specifications are subject to change
MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz
without notice.
LW: 153 – 279 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
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External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity: MW: 30 µV, LW: 40 µV
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The display disappears from/does not appear
in the display window.
• The dimmer is set “DIM-ON” (page 11).
• The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF).
t Press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the
display appears.
certain printed wiring boards.
• The connectors are dirty (page 16).
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in
cabinets.
The Auto Off function does not operate.
• Cushions made from paper.
The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates
• VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable
after turning off the unit.
oil based ink is used for printing the carton.
t Turn off the unit.
Card remote commander operation is not
possible.
Make sure the insulation film has been removed
Troubleshooting
(page 4).
The following checklist will help you remedy
DSO does not function.
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Depending on the type of car interior or type of music,
Before going through the checklist below, check the
DSO may not have a desirable effect.
connection and operating procedures.
CD/MD playback
General
The disc cannot be loaded.
No power is being supplied to the unit.
• Another disc is already loaded.
• Check the connection. If everything is in order, check
• The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in
the fuse.
the wrong way.
• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
The disc does not playback.
cannot be operated with the remote commander.
• Defective or dirty disc.
tTurn on the unit.
• The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 14).
The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.
• The disc format and file version are incompatible
The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.
with this unit (For details, refer to page 4 and 14).
No sound.
MP3/WMA/AAC files take longer to play back
• The volume is too low.
than others.
• The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT
The following discs take a longer time to start
function (when the interface cable of a car telephone
playback.
is connected to the ATT lead) is activated.
– a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
• The position of the fader control “FAD” is not set for
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
a 2-speaker system.
– a disc to which data can be added.
• The CD changer is incompatible with the disc (MP3/
The ATRAC CD cannot play.
WMA/AAC/ATRAC CD).
• The disc is not created by authorized software, such
tPlay back with this unit.
as SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner.
No beep sound.
• Tracks that are not included in the group cannot be
• The beep sound is canceled (page 11).
played.
• An optional power amplifier is connected and you are
The display items do not scroll.
not using the built-in amplifier.
• For discs with very many characters, those may not
The contents of the memory have been erased.
scroll.
• The RESET button has been pressed.
• “A.SCRL” is set to “OFF”.
tStore again into the memory.
t Set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 12) or press (SCRL) on
• The power supply lead or battery has been
the card remote commander.
disconnected.
The sound skips.
• The power supply lead is not connected properly.
• Installation is not correct.
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
t Install the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a
The fuse has blown.
sturdy part of the car.
Makes noise when the position of the ignition
• Defective or dirty disc.
is switched.
The operation buttons do not function.
The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s
The disc will not eject.
accessory power connector.
Press the RESET button (page 4).
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Radio reception
Error displays/Messages
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
1
BLANK*
• Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue)
2
Tracks have not been recorded on the MD.*
or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power
t Play an MD with recorded tracks.
supply lead of a car’s antenna (aerial) booster (only
1
ERROR*
when your car has built-in FM/MW/LW antenna
2
• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.*
(aerial) in the rear/side glass).
t Clean or insert the disc correctly.
• Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).
• A blank disc has been inserted.
• The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up.
• The disc cannot play due to a problem.
t Check the connection of the power antenna
t Insert another disc.
(aerial) control lead.
• Check the frequency.
FAILURE
• When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.
hampered by noises.
t See the installation guide manual of this model to
t Set the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 6).
check the connection.
Preset tuning is not possible.
LOAD
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
The changer is loading the disc.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Wait until loading is complete.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
L. SEEK +/–
• Setting of the local seek mode is not correct.
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.
t Tuning stops too frequently:
NO AF
Set “LOCAL-ON” (page 12).
There is no alternative frequency for the current
t Tuning does not stop at a station:
station.
Set “MONO-ON” (page 12).
t Press (SEEK) –/+ while the program service name
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
is flashing. The unit starts searching for another
t Perform manual tuning.
frequency with the same PI (Program
During FM reception, the “ST” indication
Identification) data (“PI SEEK” appears).
flashes.
NO DISC
• Tune in the frequency accurately.
The disc is not inserted in the CD/MD changer.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Insert discs in the changer.
t Set “MONO-ON” (page 12).
NO INFO
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in
Text information is not written in the MP3/WMA/
monaural.
AAC files or ATRAC CD.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
NO MAG
tSet “MONO-OFF” (page 12).
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer.
t Insert the magazine in the changer.
RDS
NO MUSIC
The SEEK starts after a few seconds of
The disc is not a music file.
listening.
t Insert a music CD in this unit or MP3 playable
The station is non-TP or has weak signal.
changer.
tDeactivate TA (page 9).
NO NAME
No traffic announcements.
A disc/album/group/track name is not written in the
• Activate TA (page 9).
track.
• The station does not broadcast any traffic
NO TP
announcements despite being TP.
The unit will continue searching for available TP
t Tune in another station.
stations.
PTY displays “- - - - - - - -.”
NOT READ
• The current station is not an RDS station.
The disc information has not been read by the unit.
• RDS data has not been received.
t Load the disc, then select it on the list.
• The station does not specify the program type.
NOTREADY
The lid of the MD changer is open or the MDs are not
inserted properly.
t Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.
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OFFSET
There may be an internal malfunction.
t Check the connection. If the error indication
remains on in the display, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
READ
The unit is reading all track and group/album
information on the disc.
t Wait until reading is complete and playback starts
automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it
may take more than a minute.
RESET
The CD unit and CD/MD changer cannot be operated
due to a problem.
t Press the RESET button (page 4).
“” or “”
During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the
beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any
further.
“”
The character cannot be displayed with the unit.
*1 If an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD,
the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear
in the display.
*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error
appears in the display.
If these solutions do not help improve the situation,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD
playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the
time the problem began.
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