Sony CDX-GT617UE: инструкция
Раздел: Авто, мото оборудование и транспорт
Тип: Автомагнитола
Характеристики, спецификации
Инструкция к Автомагнитоле Sony CDX-GT617UE
Operating Instructions
Инструкция по эксплуатации
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To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 12.
Для отмены демонстрации на дисплее (режим DEMO) см. стр. 14.
CDX-GT617UE
2006 Sony Corporation
“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are
For installation and connections, see the
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
supplied installation/connections manual.
Microsoft, Windows Media,
and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
trademarks of Microsoft
ACC position
Corporation in the United States and/or other
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 12).
countries.
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
Manufactured under license
R
from BBE Sound, Inc.
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc.
under one or more of the following US patents:
5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are
registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
BBE MP (Minimized Polynomial Non-Linear
Saturation) Process improves digitally
compressed sound, such as MP3, by restoring
and enhancing the harmonics lost through
compression. BBE MP works by re-generating
harmonics from the source material, effectively
recovering warmth, details and nuance.
“ATRAC”, “ATRAC AD”, SonicStage and their
logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Other functions
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Getting Started
Adjusting the sound characteristics
— BAL/FAD/SUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Customizing the equalizer curve
Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 4
— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CD/MD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Inserting the disc in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Ejecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Location of controls and basic
Additional Information
operations
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Card remote commander RM-X151 . . . . . . . 6
About USB devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC
CD
files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
About WMA files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
About AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
About ATRAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Radio
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting AF and TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Selecting PTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
USB devices
Playback USB devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Listening to music on a Mass Storage Class
type audio device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Listening to music on “Walkman” (ATRAC
Audio Device). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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*
A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes
Welcome !
information such as disc, artist and track name.
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the
Getting Started
following functions.
• CD playback
Resetting the unit
You can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC
Before operating the unit for the first time, or
files also containing Multi Session (page 15))
after replacing the car battery or changing the
and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus
connections, you must reset the unit.
format (page 17)).
Detach the front panel and press the RESET
button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point
Type of discs Label on the disc
pen.
CD-DA
RESET
button
Note
MP3
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
WMA
and some stored contents.
AAC
ATRAC CD
Preparing the card remote
• Radio reception
commander
– You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, MW and LW).
Before using the card remote commander for the
– BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects
first time, remove the insulation film.
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.
– DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):
Creates a more ambient sound field, using
virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the
Setting the clock
sound of speakers, even if they are installed
low in the door.
The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.
– BBE MP: Improves digitally compressed
sound such as MP3.
1 Press and hold the select button.
• Optional unit operation
The setup display appears.
Various kinds of audio devices can be
2 Press the select button repeatedly
connected, and operated from the unit.
until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.
– USB device: A Mass Storage Class USB
device, or “Walkman” (ATRAC Audio
3 Press (SEEK) +.
Device) can be connected to the front USB
The hour indication flashes.
terminal. For details on a usable devices,
4 Rotate the volume control dial to set
please refer to About USB Devices (
page 16)
the hour and minute.
or the Sony support website (page 21.)
To move the digital indication, press
– Portable audio device: A portable audio
(SEEK) –/+.
device can be connected to AUX input
terminal at the rear of the unit.
5 Press the select button.
– CD/MD changers: CD/MD changers can be
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
connected to the SONY BUS at the rear of the
To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press
unit.
(DSPL) again to return to the previous display.
4
With the card remote commander
In step 4, to set the hour and minute, press
M or m.
Attaching the front panel
Place the hole A of the front panel onto the
Tip
You can set the clock automatically with the RDS
spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left
feature (page 10).
side in.
Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to
operate the unit.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
A
prevent theft.
B
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alarm will sound for a few seconds.
The alarm will only sound if the built-in
c
amplifier is used.
1 Press (OFF).
The unit is turned off.
2 Press (OPEN).
Note
The front panel is flipped down.
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
3 Slide the front panel to the right, then
panel.
gently pull out the left end of the front
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
3 Close the front panel.
car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
Playback starts automatically.
• If the front panel is opened without turning off the
switch during playback by a USB device, data may
be damaged.
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
OFF
PUSH SELECT
OPEN
DSO
SOURCE
SEEK SEEK
EQ3
MODE
GP/ALBM
REP SHUF
BBE MP
PAUSE
PTY
DSPL AF/TA
123456
Front panel removed
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.
A OFF button
To power off; stop the source.
B DSO button 4
To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF).
The larger the number, the more enhanced
the effect.
C Volume control dial/select button 12
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).
D SOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
1
MD*
/USB/AUX).
E Display window
F USB terminal 11
To connect to the USB device.
G OPEN button 5
6
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RESET
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OFF
ATT
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SOURCE
SEL
MODE
qs
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–
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DSPL
SCRL
wf
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+
VOL
w;
–
H EQ3 (equalizer) button 12
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/MD/USB, the same as
(SEEK) –/+ on the unit.
J SEEK –/+ buttons
1
2
w; VOL (volume) +/– button
CD/MD*
/USB*
:
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, 11, 13
To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW);
wf SCRL (scroll) button 8, 11
3
4
select the unit*
; select the play mode*
.
To scroll the display item.
M DSPL (display) button 8, 9, 11
wg Number buttons
To change display items.
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
N Number buttons
1
2
CD/MD*
/USB*
:
*1
When an MD changer is connected.
5
6
*2 When a USB device is connected.
(1)/(2): GP*
/ALBM*
–/+
*3 When a CD/MD changer is connected.
To skip albums (press); skip albums
7
*4 When an ATRAC Audio Device is connected.
continuously (press and hold).*
*5 When an ATRAC CD is played.
(3): REP 8, 11, 13
*6 When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.
(4): SHUF 8, 11, 13
*7 If the changer/USB is connected, the operation is
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(5): BBE MP*
2
different, see page 13.
To activate the BBE MP function, set
*8 When playing back on this unit and a USB device.
“BBE MP-ON.” To cancel, set “BBE
Notes
MP-OFF.”
• When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB
8
(6): PAUSE*
devices disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.
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 unless
(SOURCE) on the unit is
Radio:
pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.
To receive stored stations (press); store
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 17.
To set AF and TA in RDS.
About USB cap
When not using the USB terminal (
F), use the
P RESET button 4
supplied USB cap to prevent dust or dirt entering.
Keep the USB cap out of the reach of children to
Q Z (eject) button 5
prevent accidental swallowing.
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 13.
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 13).
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 16; ATRAC CD, see page 17.
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
continue to next page t
Program)
Provides current traffic information/programs.
Any information/program received, will
interrupt the currently selected source.
PTY (Program Types)
Displays the currently received program type.
Also searches your selected program type.
CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets
the clock.
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Staying with one regional program
Type of programs
— REG
NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs),
When the AF function is on: this unit’s factory
INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports),
setting restricts reception to a specific region, so
EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama),
you will not be switched to another regional
CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science),
station with a stronger frequency.
VARIED (Varied), POP
M (Popular Music),
If you leave this regional program’s reception
ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (Easy
area, set “REG-OFF” in setup during FM
Listening), LIGHT M (Light Classical),
reception (page 13).
CLASSICS (Classical), OTHER M (Other
Music Type), WEATHER (Weather),
Note
FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s
This function does not work in the UK and in some
other areas.
Programs), SOCIAL
A (Social Affairs),
RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In),
Local Link function (UK only)
TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ
(Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music),
This function enables you to select other local
NATION
M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies
stations in the area, even if they are not stored on
Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT
your number buttons.
(Documentary)
1 During FM reception, press a number button
((1) to (6)) on which a local station is stored.
Note
You cannot use this function in countries/regions
2 Within 5 seconds, press again a number button
where no PTY data is available.
of the local station.
Repeat this procedure until the local station is
received.
Setting CT
1 Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 12).
Selecting PTY
Notes
• The CT function may not work even though an RDS
1 Press (PTY) during FM reception.
station is being received.
• There might be a difference between the time set by
the CT function and the actual time.
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.
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Note
USB devices
The display differs depending on the Mass Storage
Class type USB device, and ATRAC Audio Device.
Playback USB devices
Listening to music on a Mass
Storage Class type audio device
Repeat and shuffle play
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4)
(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
1 Connect the USB device to the USB
ALBUM album repeatedly.
terminal.
Playback starts.
SHUF ALBUM album in random order.
If a USB device is already connected, press
SHUF DEVICE device in random order.
(SOURCE) repeatedly until “USB” appears, to
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
start playback.
or “SHUF OFF”.
Press (OFF) to stop playback.
Notes
Listening to music on “Walkman”
• Before removing a USB device, be sure to stop
playback first. If you remove your USB device during
(ATRAC Audio Device)
playback, data in the USB device may be damaged.
• Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they
1 During playback, press (MODE)
may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose
repeatedly until the desired setting
connection.
appears.
• If you open the front panel of the unit during
The item changes as follows:
playback of the USB device, USB data may be
damaged.
ALB (Album) t ART (Artist) t PLY
(Playlist)
Display items
Repeat and shuffle play
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4)
(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM album repeatedly.
A ATRAC Audio Device: ALB, ART, PLY
ARTIST artist repeatedly.
Mass Storage Class: USB
B ATRAC/WMA/MP3/AAC indication
PLAYLIST playlist repeatedly.
C Track/Album/Artist/Playlist number, Track/
SHUF ALBUM album in random order.
Album/Artist/Playlist name, Elapsed playing
time, Clock
SHUF ARTIST artist in random order.
To change display items C, press (DSPL);
SHUF PLAYLIST playlist in random order.
scroll display items C, press (SCRL) on the
SHUF DEVICE device in random order.
card remote commander or set “A.SCRL-ON”
(
page 13).
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
Tip
or “SHUF OFF. ”
Displayed items will differ, depending on the recorded
format and settings. For details on MP3/WMA/AAC,
see page 16; ATRAC CD, see page 17.
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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 12).
The setup is complete and the display returns
*2 “ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can
to normal play/reception mode.
be adjusted up to 20 steps.
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 13).
Note
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source
2 Rotate the volume control dial to
and setting.
adjust the selected item.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
With the card remote commander
In step 3, to select the setting, press
< or ,.
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
The following items can be set (follow the page
With the card remote commander
reference for details):
In step 2, to adjust the selected item, press
<, M, ,
“z” indicates the default settings.
or
m.
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4)
Customizing the equalizer curve
CT (Clock Time)
To set “CT-ON” or “CT-OFF” (z) (page 9, 10).
— EQ3
“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your
BEEP
own equalizer settings.
To set “BEEP-ON” (z) or “BEEP-OFF.”
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AUX-A*
(AUX Audio)
1 Select a source, then press (EQ3)
To turn the AUX source display “AUX-A-ON”
repeatedly to select “CUSTOM.”
(z) or “AUX-A-OFF” (page 13).
2 Press the select button repeatedly
A.OFF (Auto Off)
until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.
To shut off automatically after a desired time
3 Rotate the volume control dial to
when the unit is turned off.
adjust the selected item.
– “A.OFF-NO” (z), “A.OFF-30S (Seconds),”
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
“A.OFF-30M (Minutes)” or “A.OFF-60M
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
(Minutes).”
1
DEMO*
(Demonstration)
To set “DEMO-ON” (z) or “DEMO-OFF.”
DIM (Dimmer)
To change the brightness of the display.
–“DIM-AT” (z): to dim the display
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer
automatically when you turn lights on.
curve.
– “DIM-ON”: to dim the display.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
– “DIM-OFF”: to deactivate the dimmer.
press and hold the select button before the
ILM (Illumination)
setting is complete.
To change the illumination color: “ILM-1” (
z)
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
or “ILM-2.”
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
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Skipping albums and discs
M.DSPL (Motion Display)
To select the Motion Display mode.
1 During playback, press (1)/(2) (GP/ALBM –
– “M.DSPL-SA” (
z): to show moving patterns
/+).
and spectrum analyzer.
– “M.DSPL-ON”: to show moving patterns.
Press (1)/(2) (GP/ALBM –/
To skip
– “M.DSPL-OFF”: to deactivate the Motion
+)
Display.
album and release (hold for a
A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)
moment).
To scroll long displayed item automatically
album
within 2 seconds of first
when the disc/album/group/track is changed.
continuously
releasing.
– “A.SCRL-ON” (
z): to scroll.
– “A.SCRL-OFF”: to not scroll.
discs repeatedly.
LOCAL (Local seek mode)
discs
then, press again within 2
– “LOCAL-OFF” (z): to tune normal reception.
continuously
seconds and hold.
– “LOCAL-ON” : to only tune into stations with
stronger signals.
Repeat and shuffle play
2
MONO*
(Monaural mode)
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4)
To improve poor FM reception, select monaural
(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting
reception mode.
appears.
– “MONO-OFF” (
z): to hear stereo broadcast in
stereo.
Select To play
– “MONO-ON”: to hear stereo broadcast in
monaural.
1
DISC*
disc repeatedly.
2
REG*
(Regional)
SHUF
tracks in the changer in random
To set “REG-ON” (z) or “REG-OFF” (page 10).
1
CHANGER*
order.
3
LPF*
(Low Pass Filter)
2
SHUF ALL*
tracks in all units in random
To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “LPF
order.
OFF” (
z), “LPF125Hz” or “LPF 78Hz.”
*1
When one or more CD/MD changers are
BTM (page 8)
connected.
*2 When two or more MD changers are connected.
*1
When the unit is turned off.
*2 When FM is received.
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
*3 When the audio output is set to “SUB.”
or “SHUF OFF.”
Using optional equipment
Auxiliary audio equipment
You can connect optional Sony portable devices
to the BUS AUDIO IN/AUX IN terminal on the
CD/MD changer
unit. If the changer or other device is not
connected to the terminal, the unit allows you to
Selecting the changer
listen to the portable device on your car speakers.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” or
Note
“MD” appears.
When connecting a portable device, be sure BUS
CONTROL IN is not connected. If a device is
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired
connected to BUS CONTROL IN, “AUX” cannot be
changer appears.
selected with
(SOURCE).
Unit number
Tip
When connecting both a portable device and a
changer, use the optional AUX-IN selector.
continue to next page t
Disc number
Playback starts.
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Selecting auxiliary equipment
The following controls on the rotary commander
require a different operation from the unit.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX”
appears.
• PRESET/DISC control
Operate by the portable device itself.
The same as (1)/(2) (GP/ALBM –/+) on the
unit (push in and rotate).
Adjust the volume level
• VOL (volume) control
The same as the volume control dial on the unit
Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected
(rotate).
audio device before playback.
• SEEK/AMS control
1 Turn down the volume on the unit.
The same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit (rotate, or
rotate and hold).
2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX”
appears.
Changing the operative direction
“AUX REAR IN” appears.
The operative direction of the controls is factory-
3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a
set as shown below.
moderate volume.
4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
To increase
5 Press the select button repeatedly until “AUX”
appears, and rotate the volume control dial to
adjust the input level (–8 dB to +18 dB).
To decrease
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
Rotary commander RM-X4S
the right hand side of the steering column, you
can reverse the operative direction.
Attaching the label
1 While pushing the VOL control, press and
Attach the indication label depending on how
hold (SEL).
you mount the rotary commander.
SE
L
D
SPL
MO
DE
M
O
D
E
DSPL
SE
L
Location of controls
The corresponding buttons on the rotary
commander control the same functions as those
on this unit.
ATT
SEL
PRESET/
DISC
MODE
SOURCE
OFF
DSPL
VOL
SEEK/AMS
OFF
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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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About USB devices
About MP3 files
• Mass Storage Class and ATRAC Audio device
• MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is
type USB devices compliant with the USB
a music file compression format standard. It
standard can be used. However, this unit cannot
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10
recognize USB devices via a USB HUB, and is not
of its original size.
compatible with devices that have a HUB
• ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to
function. For details on the compatibility of your
MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and
USB device, visit the Sony support website
1.1), or 63/126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4).
(page 21).
• When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file
• Corresponding codec is different according to
extension “.mp3” to the file name.
device type.
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
– Mass Storage Class: MP3/WMA/AAC
(variable bit rate) MP3 file, elapsed playing time
– ATRAC Audio Device: ATRAC/MP3/WMA/
may not display accurately.
AAC
Note on MP3
• DRM (Digital Rights Management) files other
If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps,
than ATRAC cannot be played.
sound may be intermittent.
• Displayable data are as follows.
Mass Storage Class:
– Folders (Albums): 512, Files (Tracks): 65535
About WMA files
ATRAC Audio Device: ATRAC/MP3/WMA/AAC
• WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio,
– Albums/Artists/Playlists: 65535, Tracks: 65535
is a music file compression format standard. It
Notes on USB devices
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/22*
• When using a cable, use the one supplied with the
of its original size.
USB devices to connect.
• WMA tag is 63 characters.
• Do not use USB devices that are so large or heavy
• When naming a WMA file, be sure to add the file
that may interfere with driving operations.
extension “.wma” to the file name.
• Do not leave USB devices in a parked car, as
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
malfunctions may result.
(variable bit rate) WMA file, elapsed playing time
• It may take time for playback to begin, depending on
may not display accurately.
the amount of recorded data.
• Backup of data in USB devices is recommended.
*
only for 64 kbps
Note on WMA
Playback of the following WMA files is not supported.
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC
– lossless compression
files
– copyright-protected
Folder
MP3/WMA/AAC
(album)
About AAC files
MP3/WMA/
• AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding,
AAC file
is a music file compression format standard. It
(track)
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/11*
of its original size.
• AAC tag is 126 characters.
• When naming an AAC file, be sure to add the file
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.
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Notes on the lithium battery
About ATRAC files
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
ATRAC3plus format
consult a doctor.
ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good
Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression
contact.
technology. It compresses audio CD data to
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
approximately 1/10 of its original size.
installing the battery.
ATRAC3plus, which is an extended format of
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
ATRAC3, compresses the audio CD data to
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
approximately 1/20 of its original size. The unit
accepts both ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format.
WARNING
• The ATRAC is in the structure of a 2-level
Battery may explode if mistreated.
hierarchy; one folder (group), two files (tracks).
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
–ATRAC CD
in fire.
The maximum number of folders (groups) is
255, and the maximum number of files (tracks)
is 999.
Fuse replacement
– ATRAC Audio Device
When replacing the fuse, be
The maximum number of albums/artists/
sure to use one matching the
playlists is 65535, and the maximum number of
amperage rating stated on the
tracks is 65535.
original fuse. If the fuse blows,
• The characters for a folder/file name and text
check the power connection and
information written by SonicStage are displayed.
replace the fuse. If the fuse
For details on ATRAC CD and ATRAC Audio
blows again after replacement,
Device, see the SonicStage manual.
there may be an internal
malfunction. In such a case,
Notes
Fuse (10A)
consult your nearest Sony
• Be sure to create the ATRAC files using authorized
dealer.
software, such as SonicStage.
• ATRAC files cannot be played on USB devices other
than ATRAC Audio Device.
Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the connectors
If you have any questions or problems concerning
between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In
your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult
order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 5)
your nearest Sony dealer.
and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
Maintenance
Replacing the lithium battery of the
card remote commander
Under normal conditions, the battery will last
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range of the
Main unit Back of the front
card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace
panel
the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use
Notes
of any other battery may present a risk of fire or
• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the
explosion.
connectors, and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
+ side up
• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers
or with any metal device.
2
c
1
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Removing the unit
Specifications
1 Remove the protection collar.
CD Player section
1 Detach the front panel (page 5).
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
2 Engage the release keys together with the
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
protection collar.
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range:
FM1/FM2: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)
FM3: 65 – 74 MHz (at 30 kHz step)
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Orient the release
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
keys as shown.
Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
3 Pull out the release keys to remove the
Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 dB (stereo), 69 dB (mono)
protection collar.
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz: 0.5 % (stereo),
0.3 % (mono)
Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 30 – 15,000 Hz
MW/LW
Tuning range:
MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz
LW: 153 – 279 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
2 Remove the unit.
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
1 Insert both release keys simultaneously
Sensitivity: MW: 30 µV, LW: 40 µV
until they click.
USB Player section
Interface: USB (Full-speed)
Hook facing
Maximum current: 500mA
inwards.
Power amplifier section
Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
General
2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
Outputs:
Audio outputs terminal (front/rear)
Subwoofer output terminal (mono)
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
Telephone ATT control terminal
Illumination control terminal
BUS control input terminal
3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
BUS audio input terminal/AUX IN terminal
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
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
(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. 1.3 kg (3 lb 5 oz)
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Supplied accessories:
No sound.
Card remote commander: RM-X151
• The volume is too low.
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
• The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT
Optional accessories/equipment:
function (when the interface cable of a car telephone
Rotary commander: RM-X4S
is connected to the ATT lead) is activated.
BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord):
• The position of the fader control “FAD” is not set for
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
a 2-speaker system.
CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX
CD changer (6 discs): CDX-T70MX
• The CD changer is incompatible with the disc (MP3/
Source selector: XA-C40
WMA/AAC/ATRAC CD).
AUX-IN selector: XA-300
t Play back with this unit.
Interface adaptor for iPod: XA-110IP
No beep sound.
• The beep sound is canceled (page 12).
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
• An optional power amplifier is connected and you are
accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
not using the built-in amplifier.
information.
The contents of the memory have been erased.
• The RESET button has been pressed.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
t Store again into the memory.
Laboratories.
• The power supply lead or battery has been
disconnected.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
• The power supply lead is not connected properly.
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Note
Makes noise when the position of the ignition
This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier
is switched.
or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible.
The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s
Design and specifications are subject to change
accessory power connector.
without notice.
The display disappears from/does not appear
in the display window.
• The dimmer is set “DIM-ON” (page 12).
• The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF).
t Press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the
display appears.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the
• The connectors are dirty (page 17).
certain printed wiring boards.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in
The Auto Off function does not operate.
cabinets.
The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates
• Paper is used for the packaging cushions.
after turning off the unit.
• VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable
t Turn off the unit.
oil based ink is used for printing the carton.
Card remote commander operation is not
possible.
Make sure the insulation film has been removed
(page 4).
Troubleshooting
DSO does not function.
Depending on the type of car interior or type of music,
The following checklist will help you remedy
DSO may not have a desirable effect.
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the
connection and operating procedures.
CD/MD playback
The disc cannot be loaded.
General
• Another disc is already loaded.
No power is being supplied to the unit.
• The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in
• Check the connection. If everything is in order, check
the wrong way.
the fuse.
The disc does not playback.
• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
• Defective or dirty disc.
cannot be operated with the remote commander.
• The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 15).
t Turn on the unit.
• The disc format and file version are incompatible
The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.
with this unit (For details, refer to page 4 and 15).
The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.
• Press Z to remove the disc.
continue to next page t
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MP3/WMA/AAC files take longer to play back
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in
than others.
monaural.
The following disc/devices take a longer time to start
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
playback.
t Set “MONO-OFF” (page 13).
– a disc/devices recorded with a complicated tree
structure.
RDS
– a disc/devices recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc/devices to which data can be added.
The SEEK starts after a few seconds of
listening.
The ATRAC CD cannot play.
The station is non-TP or has weak signal.
• The disc is not created by authorized software, such
t Deactivate TA (page 9).
as SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner.
• Tracks that are not included in the group cannot be
No traffic announcements.
played.
• Activate TA (page 9).
• The station does not broadcast any traffic
The display items do not scroll.
announcements despite being TP.
• For discs with very many characters, those may not
t Tune in another station.
scroll.
• “A.SCRL” is set to “OFF”.
PTY displays “- - - - - - - -.”
tSet “A.SCRL-ON” (page 13) or press (SCRL) on
• The current station is not an RDS station.
the card remote commander.
• RDS data has not been received.
• The station does not specify the program type.
The sound skips.
• Installation is not correct.
tInstall the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a
USB playback
sturdy part of the car.
You cannot play back items via a USB HUB.
• Defective or dirty disc.
This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB
The operation buttons do not function.
HUB, and is not compatible with a device that has a
The disc will not eject.
HUB function.
Press the RESET button (page 4).
Cannot play back items.
• Play back music files are protected by Digital Rights
Radio reception
Management (DRM) technology (page 16).
• Play back items on non-Mass Storage Class USB
The stations cannot be received.
devices only.
The sound is hampered by noises.
• If a USB device does not work, reconnect it.
• Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue)
or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power
A beep sounds.
supply lead of a car’s antenna (aerial) booster (only
During playback, the USB device has been
when your car has built-in FM/MW/LW antenna
disconnected.
(aerial) in the rear/side glass).
t Before disconnecting a USB device, make sure to
• Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).
stop playback first for data protection.
• The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up.
The sound is intermittent.
tCheck the connection of the power antenna
The sound may be intermittent at a high-bit-rate of
(aerial) control lead.
more than 320 kbps.
• Check the frequency.
• When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes
hampered by noises.
Error displays/Messages
tSet the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 6).
Preset tuning is not possible.
1
BLANK*
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
2
Tracks have not been recorded on the MD.*
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Play an MD with recorded tracks.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
CHECKING
• Setting of the local seek mode is not correct.
The unit is confirming the connection of a USB device.
tTuning stops too frequently:
t Wait until confirming the connection is finished.
Set “LOCAL-ON” (page 13).
1
ERROR*
tTuning does not stop at a station:
2
• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.*
Set “MONO-ON” (page 13).
t Clean or insert the disc correctly.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
• A blank disc has been inserted.
tPerform manual tuning.
• The disc cannot play due to a problem.
During FM reception, the “ST” indication
t Insert another disc.
flashes.
• USB device was not automatically recognized.
• Tune in the frequency accurately.
t Reconnect it again.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
•Press Z to remove the disc.
tSet “MONO-ON” (page 13).
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