Sony XR-CA800: instruction
Class: Auto, Moto equipment and Transportation
Type:
Manual for Sony XR-CA800
3-229-893-31 (1)
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MW
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Cassette Car Stereo
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Operating Instructions
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Инструкция по эксплуатации
FM/MW/LW Cassette Car Stereo
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
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XR-CA800
© 2001 Sony Corporation
Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette
Player. You can enjoy its various features even
more with:
• Optional CD/MD units (both changers and
1
players).*
• CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD
2
TEXT disc*
is played on a connected optional
CD unit with the CD TEXT function).
• Supplied controller accessories
Rotary commander RM-X5S
Card remote commander RM-X116
• Optional controller accessory
Rotary commander RM-X4S
*1 This unit works with Sony products only.
*2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes
information such as the disc name, artist name,
and track names. This information is recorded on
the disc.
2
Table of Contents
Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Playing a CD or MD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Notes on Cassettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing tracks repeatedly
Getting Started
— Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Playing tracks in random order
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
— Shuffle Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Labelling a CD
Cassette Player
— Disc Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Listening to a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Locating a disc by name
Playing a tape in various modes . . . . . . . . . . 9
— List-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Selecting specific tracks for playback
Radio
— Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Storing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM). . . . . . . 10
Additional Information
Receiving the stored stations. . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 11
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tuning in a station through a list
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
— List-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Error displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
RDS
Overview of RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Automatic retuning for best reception results
— AF function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Receiving traffic announcements
— TA/TP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Presetting RDS stations with
AF and TA setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tuning in stations by programme type
— PTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting the clock automatically
— CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Other Functions
Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the sound characteristics. . . . . . . 18
Quickly attenuating the sound. . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing the sound and display settings
— Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Selecting the sound position
— My Best sound Position (MBP). . . . . 19
Setting the equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3
Location of controls
Refer to the pages listed for details.
Card remote commander RM-X116
TAPE
: During tape playback
RADIO
: During radio reception
MENU
: During menu mode
CD/MD
: During CD/MD playback (optional)
SCRL
PTY
(DISC)
DSPL
AF
TA
(+): to select upwards
REP SHUF
(SEEK)
1
2
3
(–): to select
DISC
+
leftwards/
4
5
6
.
SOURCE
MODE
SEEK
–
SEEK
+
MBP EQ7
(SEEK)
DISC
–
(+): to select
MENU
DISC
+
LIST
rightwards/
(DISC)
>
SOURCE
(–): to select downwards
SEEK
–
SEEK
+
In menu mode, the currently selectable button (s) of
SOUND
DISC
–
ENTER
these four are indicated with a “ v” in the display.
Tip
ATTOFF
+
Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details on
VOL
how to replace the batteries (page 25).
–
a SCRL button 21
j VOL buttons (+/–) 13
b DSPL/PTY (display mode change/
k AF button 12, 14
programme type) button 12, 15, 21, 23
l TA button 13, 14
c Number buttons
m MODE (o) button
TAPE
TAPE
9
(1) REP 9
RADIO
10, 11, 13
RADIO
10, 11, 13, 14
CD/MD
21, 23
CD/MD
n EQ7 button 20
(1) REP 22
o LIST button
(2) SHUF 22
RADIO
11
d MBP button 19
CD/MD
23
e MENU button 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 19, 20,
p DISC buttons (+/–)
22, 23, 24
RADIO
10, 11, 15
f SOURCE (Power on/Tape/Radio/CD/
MENU
8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 19, 20, 22, 23,
MD) button 9, 10, 11, 13, 20, 21, 23
24
g SEEK buttons (–/+)
CD/MD
21, 22, 23
q ENTER button
TAPE
9
11, 14, 15
RADIO
10, 11, 13
RADIO
8, 9, 10, 15, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24
MENU
8, 9, 15, 18, 19, 20, 24
MENU
CD/MD
21, 22, 24
CD/MD
23, 24
r ATT button 18
h SOUND button 18, 19
i OFF (Stop/Power off) button 5, 7, 9,
21
4
Main unit
OPEN
XR-CA800
a Power on/off button* 7
* Warning when installing in a car without
b Display window
an ACC (accessory) position on the
c Z (eject) button (located on the front side
ignition switch
of the unit, behind the front panel) 9
After turning off the ignition, be sure to press
d OPEN button 7, 9
the power on/off button on the unit (or (OFF)
e Receptor for the card remote
on the card remote commander or the rotary
commander
commander) for 2 seconds to turn off the
f RESET button (located on the front side of
clock display.
the unit, behind the front panel) 7
Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off and
this causes battery drain.
To turn the unit on, press the power on/off button
(1) on the unit.
Note
If the unit is turned off by pressing the power on/
off button on the unit (or (OFF) on the card
remote commander or the rotary commander) for
2 seconds, it cannot be operated with the card
remote commander or the rotary commander
unless the power on/off button on the unit is
pressed, or a cassette is inserted to activate the
unit first.
5
Precautions
Notes on Cassettes
• If your car was parked in direct sunlight, allow
Cassette care
the unit to cool off before operating it.
• Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette, as
• If no power is being supplied to the unit, check
any dirt or dust will contaminate the heads.
the connections first. If everything is in order,
• Keep cassettes away from equipment with
check the fuse.
built-in magnets such as speakers and
• If no sound comes from the speakers of a two-
amplifiers, as erasure or distortion on the
speaker system, set the fader control to the
recorded tape could occur.
centre position.
• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight,
• When a tape is played back for a long period,
extremely cold temperatures, or moisture.
the cassette may become warm because of the
• Slack in the tape may cause the tape to be
built-in power amplifier. However, this is not a
caught in the machine. Before you insert the
sign of malfunction.
tape, use a pencil or similar object to turn the
reel and take up any slack.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in this
manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
To maintain high quality sound
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit or tapes.
Slack
• Distorted cassettes and loose labels can cause
problems when inserting or ejecting tapes.
Remove or replace loose labels.
• The sound may become distorted while playing
the cassette. The cassette player head should be
cleaned after each 50 hours of use.
The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes
is not recommended except for long
continuous play
The tape used for these cassettes is very thin and
tends to stretch easily.
Frequent playing and stopping of these tapes
may cause them to become entangled in the
cassette deck mechanism.
6
Detaching the front panel
Getting Started
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
Resetting the unit
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
Before operating the unit for the first time or
position without removing the front panel, the
after replacing the car battery, you must reset the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
unit.
If you connect an optional amplifier and do not
Remove the front panel and press the RESET
use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be
button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint
deactivated.
pen.
1 Press the power on/off button on the
unit (or (OFF) on the card remote
commander or the rotary
commander).*
Tape playback or radio reception stops (the
display remains on).
RESET button
* If your car has no ACC position on the ignition
switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing the
Note
power on/off button on the unit (or (OFF) on the
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
card remote commander or the rotary
and some stored contents.
commander) for 2 seconds to avoid car battery
drain.
2 Press ( OPEN), then slide the front
panel to the right, and gently pull out
the left end of the front panel.
1
2
Notes
• If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned
on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent
the speakers from being damaged.
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and its display window.
• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in parked
cars or on dashboards/rear trays.
Tip
When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
continue to next page t
7
Attaching the front panel
Place hole A of the front panel onto the spindle
Setting the clock
B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.
The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1 Press (MENU), then press either side
of (DISC) repeatedly until “CLOCK”
appears.
1Press (ENTER).
The hour indication flashes.
2Press either side of (DISC) to set
x
the hour.
3Press the (+) side of (SEEK) .
The minute indication flashes.
4Press either side of (DISC) to set
the minute.
2 Press (ENTER).
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
The clock starts. After the clock setting is
completed, the display returns to normal play
mode.
Tips
• You can set the clock automatically with the RDS
feature (page 15).
• When D.INFO mode is set to ON, the time is always
displayed (page 18).
8
Playing a tape in various
Cassette Player
modes
You can play the tape in various modes:
Listening to a tape
• METAL lets you play a metal or CrO
2 tape.
• BL.SKP (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than
8 seconds.
1 Press (OPEN) and insert a cassette.
• ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on the
Playback starts automatically.
tuner automatically when fast-winding the tape.
1 During tape playback, press (MENU).
2 Press either side of (DISC) repeatedly
until the desired mode appears.
3 Press (+) side of (SEEK) to select
“ON.”
Example: ATA mode
2 Close the front panel.
If a cassette is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “FORWARD” or “REVERSE”
appears to start playback.
Play mode starts.
FORWARD: The side facing up is played.
REVERSE: The side facing down is played.
4 Press (ENTER).
To return to normal playback mode, select
To Press
“OFF” in step 3.
Change the tape’s
(MODE) (o)
playback direction
Playing tracks repeatedly
Stop playback (OFF)
— Repeat Play
Eject the cassette (OPEN) then Z
During playback, press (1) (REP)
Skip tracks
(SEEK) (./>)
repeatedly until “REP-ON” in the
–Automatic
[once for each track]
display appears.
Music Sensor
To return to normal playback mode, select “REP-
Fast-forward/
(SEEK) (m/M)
OFF.”
reverse
[hold to desired point]
Tip
–Manual Search
During repeat playback, press (MODE). “REP”
disappears from the display and repeat mode is
Note
cancelled.
The AMS function may not work when:
– the blanks between tracks are shorter than 4
seconds.
– there is noise between tracks.
– there are long sections of low volume or quiet
sections.
9
Receiving the stored stations
Radio
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band
the radio.
(FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW).
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
Caution
band.
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6))
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
on which the desired station is stored.
Tip
Press either side of (DISC) to receive the stations in
the order they are stored in the memory (Preset
Storing stations
Search function).
automatically
If preset tuning does not work
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
Press either side of (SEEK) to search
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
for the station (automatic tuning).
signals within the selected band, and stores them
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
in the order of their frequency.
station. Repeat until the desired station is
received.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
Tips
the radio.
• If automatic tuning stops too frequently, turn on the
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
Local Seek to limit seek to stations with stronger
band.
signals (see “Changing the sound and display
settings” on page 18).
3 Press (MENU), then press either side
• If you know the frequency of the station you want to
of (DISC) repeatedly until “BTM”
listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK) to
appears.
locate the approximate frequency, then press
(SEEK) repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired
4 Press (ENTER).
frequency (manual tuning).
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
If FM stereo reception is poor
• If only a few stations can be received due to weak
signals, some number buttons will retain their former
Select monaural reception mode.
settings.
(see “Changing the sound and display
• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit
settings” on page 18). The sound improves,
starts storing stations from the one currently
but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears).
displayed.
10
Storing only the desired
Tuning in a station through a
stations
list
— List-up
You can manually preset the desired stations on
any chosen number button.
1 During radio reception, press (LIST)
momentarily.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
The frequency or the name assigned to the
the radio.
station currently tuned in flashes.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in
the station that you want to store.
4 Press the desired number button ((1)
to (6)) for 2 seconds until “MEM”
appears.
2 Press either side of (DISC) repeatedly
The number button indication appears in the
until you find the desired station.
display.
If no name is assigned to the selected station,
Note
the frequency appears in the display.
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be erased.
3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the desired
station.
11
Automatic retuning for best
RDS
reception results
— AF function
Overview of RDS
The alternative frequencies (AF) function allows
the radio to always tune into the area’s strongest
signal for the station you are listening to.
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
Frequencies change automatically.
with the regular radio programme signal. For
example, one of the following will be displayed
upon receiving a station with RDS capability.
96.0 MHz
98.5 MHz
Displayable items
• Music source
• Clock
• Function
Station
102.5 MHz
1 Select an FM station (page 10).
2 Press (AF) repeatedly until “AF-ON”
Displayable items
appears.
• Station name (frequency)
The unit starts searching for an alternative
• Programme type
frequency with a stronger signal in the same
network.
If “NO AF” flashes, the currently tuned into
station does not have an alternative frequency.
To Press
Note
Switch display
(DSPL/PTY)
When there is no alternative frequency in the area or
item
when you do not need to search for one, turn the AF
function off by selecting “AF-OFF.”
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:
• Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful
during long-distance drives. — AF t page 12
• Receiving traffic announcements, even
when enjoying another programme/source. —
TA t page 13
• Selecting stations by the type of programme
it broadcasts. — PTY t page 14
• Automatic clock time setting. — CT t page
15
Notes
• Depending on the country or region, not all of the
RDS functions are available.
• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is
weak or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.
12
For stations without alternative
frequencies
Receiving traffic
Press either side of (SEEK) while the
announcements
station name is flashing (within 8
seconds).
— TA/TP
The unit starts searching for another
By activating the Traffic Announcement (TA)
frequency with the same PI (Programme
and Traffic Programme (TP), you can
Identification) data (“PI SEEK” appears).
automatically tune in an FM station broadcasting
If the unit cannot find the same PI, the unit
traffic announcements. These settings function
returns to the previously selected frequency.
regardless of the current FM programme/source,
CD/MD; the unit switches back to the original
Staying with one regional programme
source when the bulletin is over.
When AF function is on: this unit’s factory-set
Press (TA) repeatedly until “TA-ON”
setting restricts reception to a specific region, so
appears.
you won’t be switched to another regional station
The unit starts searching for traffic
with a stronger frequency.
information stations.
If you leave this regional programme’s reception
“TP” indicates reception of such stations, and
area or would like to take advantage of the whole
“TA” flashes during an actual traffic
AF function, select “REG-OFF” from the MENU
announcement. The unit will continue
(page 19).
searching for stations available with TP if
Note
“NO TP” is indicated.
This function does not work in the United Kingdom
and in some other areas.
To cancel all traffic announcements, select “TA-
OFF.”
Local Link function
(United Kingdom only)
To Press
This function enables you to select other local
Cancel current
(TA)
stations in the area, even if they are not stored on
announcement
your number buttons.
1 Press a number button ((1) to (6))
Tip
You can also cancel the current announcement by
that has a local station stored on it.
pressing (SOURCE) or (MODE).
2 Within 5 seconds, press the number
button of the local station again.
Presetting the volume of traffic
3 Repeat this procedure until the
announcements
desired local station is received.
You can preset the volume level of the traffic
announcements so you won’t miss hearing them.
1 Press either side of (VOL) (+/–) to
adjust the desired volume level.
2 Press (TA) for 2 seconds.
“TA” appears and the setting is stored.
Receiving emergency announcements
If either AF or TA is on, the unit will switch to
emergency announcements, if one comes in
while listening to an FM station, a tape, or
optional CD/MD.
13
Presetting RDS stations with
Tuning in stations by
AF and TA setting
programme type
— PTY
When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores
each station’s AF/TA setting (on/off) as well as
You can tune in a station by selecting the type of
its frequency. You can select a different setting
programme you would like to listen to.
(for AF, TA, or both) for individual preset
stations, or the same setting for all preset
Programme types Display
stations. If you preset stations with “AF-ON” the
unit automatically stores stations with the
News NEWS
strongest radio signal.
Current Affairs AFFAIRS
Information INFO
Presetting the same setting for all
preset stations
Sports SPORT
Education EDUCATE
1 Select an FM band (page 10).
Drama DRAMA
2 Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select “AF-
Culture CULTURE
ON” and/or “TA-ON.”
Note that selecting “AF-OFF” or “TA-OFF”
Science SCIENCE
stores not only RDS stations, but also non-
Va ri ed VAR IE D
RDS stations.
Popular Music POP M
3 Press (MENU), then press either side
of (DISC) repeatedly until “BTM”
Rock Music ROCK M
appears.
Easy Listening EASY M
4 Press (ENTER) until “BTM” flashes.
Light Classical LIGHT M
Classical CLASSICS
Presetting different settings for each
preset station
Other Music Type OTHER M
Weather WEATHER
1 Select an FM band, and tune in the
desired station (page 11).
Finance FINANCE
Children’s Programmes CHILDREN
2 Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select “AF-
ON” and/or “TA-ON.”
Social Affairs SOCIAL A
3 Press the desired number button ((1)
Religion RELIGION
to (6)) until “MEM” appears.
Phone In PHONE IN
Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.
Travel TRAVEL
Leisure LEISURE
Jazz Music JAZZ
Country Music COUNTRY
National Music NATION M
Oldies Music OLDIES
Folk Music FOLK M
Documentary DOCUMENT
Note
You cannot use this function in some countries where
no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is available.
14
1 Press (DSPL/PTY) during FM reception
until “PTY” appears.
Setting the clock
automatically
— CT
The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS
transmission sets the clock automatically.
The current programme type name appears if
the station is transmitting the PTY data.
1 During radio reception, press (MENU),
“- - - - - - - -” appears if the received station is
then press either side of (DISC)
not an RDS station, or if the RDS data is not
repeatedly until “CT-OFF” appears.
received.
2 Press (DISC) repeatedly until the
desired programme type appears.
The programme types appear in the order
shown in the table.
“- - - - - - - -” appears if the programme type
is not specified in the RDS data.
2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK) repeatedly
3 Press (ENTER).
until “CT-ON” appears.
The unit starts searching for a station
The clock is set.
broadcasting the selected programme type.
3 Press (ENTER) to return to the normal
display.
To cancel the CT function, select “CT-OFF” in
step 2.
Notes
• The CT function may not work even though an RDS
station is being received.
• There might be a difference between the time set by
the CT function and the actual time.
15
By pressing buttons
Turn the dial to change the
Other Functions
direction of intrared rays.
(RM-X5S only)
You can also control the unit (and optional CD/
(ATT)
MD units) with a rotary commander.
(SOUND)
RM-X5S (supplied)/RM-X4S (optional)
(SOURCE)
(MODE)
Using the rotary commander
First, attach the appropriate label depending on
OFF
how you want to mount the rotary commander.
(DSPL)
The rotary commander works by pressing
(OFF)
Rotate the VOL control
buttons and/or rotating controls.
to adjust the volume.
Press To
Change source
(SOURCE)
1
1
(radio/CD*
/MD*
/Tape)
SOUND
DSPL
Change operation
MODE
MODE
1
(radio band/CD unit*
/MD
DSPL
SOUND
(MODE)
1
unit*
/tape playback
direction)
Inserting the supplied lithium battery
(ATT) Attenuate sound
(RM-X5S only)
Stop playback or radio
2
(OFF)*
reception
(SOUND) Adjust the sound menu
(DSPL) Change the display item
*1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is
connected.
*2 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for 2
seconds to turn off the clock indication after turning
off the ignition.
x
To turn the unit on, press the power on/off button
+ side up
on the unit.
Tip
For information on lithium battery, refer to “Notes on
lithium battery” (page 25).
16
By rotating the control
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of controls is factory-set
as shown below.
To increase
SEEK/AMS
control
To decrease
Rotate and release to:
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
– Locate the beginning of tracks on the tape.
the right hand side of the steering column, you
– Tune in stations automatically.
can reverse the operative direction.
– Skip tracks on the disc.*
Rotate, hold, and release to:
RM-X5S
– Fast-wind the tape.
– Find a station manually.
– Fast-forward/reverse a track.*
Tip
To start playback while fast-winding the tape, press
(MODE).
By pushing in and rotating the control
ATT
Rev Nor
SE
T
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Set the Rev/Nor-select switch to “Rev.”
PRESET/
DISC control
RM-X4S
Push in and rotate the control to:
– Receive preset stations.
– Change the disc.*
* Only if the corresponding optional equipment is
connected.
Press (SOUND) for 2 seconds while
pushing the VOL control.
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Adjusting the sound
Changing the sound and
characteristics
display settings
— Menu
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and
fader.
The following items can be set:
The bass and treble levels can be stored
independently for each source.
SET (Set Up)
• CLOCK (page 8)
1 Select the item you want to adjust by
• CT (Clock Time) (page 15)
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
• BEEP — to turn the beeps on or off.
Each time you press (SOUND), the item
changes as follows:
BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-
DSPL (Display)
right)
t FAD (front-rear)
• D.INFO (Dual Information) — to display the
clock and the play mode at the same time (ON).
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing
• M.DSPL (Motion Display) — to select the
either side of (SEEK).
Motion Display mode from “1,” “2,” and
When adjusting with the rotary commander,
“OFF.”
press (SOUND) and rotate the VOL control.
– Select “1” to show decoration lines in the
Note
display and activate Demo display.
Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.
– Select “2” to show decoration lines in the
display and deactivate Demo display.
– Select “OFF” to deactivate the Motion
Display.
Quickly attenuating the
• A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)*
– Select “ON” to scroll all automatically
sound
displayed names exceeding 8 characters.
– When Auto scroll is set to off and the disc/
(With the rotary commander or the card
track name is changed, the disc/track name
remote commander)
does not scroll.
Press (ATT) on the rotary commander
* When no CD or MD is playing, this item will not
appear.
or card remote commander.
After “AT T- ON ” momentarily appears, the
“AT T ” appears in the display.
SND (Sound)
• LOUD (Loudness) — to enjoy bass and treble
To restore the previous volume level, press
even at low volumes. The bass and treble will
(ATT) again.
be reinforced.
Tip
When the interface cable of a car telephone is
connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the
volume automatically when a telephone call comes in
(Telephone ATT function).
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P/M (Play Mode)
• LOCAL-ON/OFF (Local seek mode) (page 10)
Selecting the sound position
– Select “ON” to only tune into stations with
stronger signals.
— My Best sound Position (MBP)
• MONO-ON/OFF (Monaural mode) (page 10)
When you drive without passengers, you can
– Select “ON” to hear FM stereo broadcast in
enjoy the most comfortable sound environment
monaural. Select “OFF” to return to normal
with “My Best sound Position.”
mode.
“My Best sound Position” has two presets, which
• REG-ON/OFF (Regional) (page 13)
adjust the sound level of balance and fader. You
can select one very easily with the MBP button.
1 Press (MENU).
To set A.SCRL, press (MENU) during CD/
Balance Level Fader Level
MD Playback.
Display
window
Right Left Front Rear
2 Press either side of (DISC) repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
MBP-A
– 4dB 0 0 – 4dB
3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK) to select
MBP-B 0 – 4dB 0 – 4dB
the desired setting (Example: ON or
MBP-OFF
0000
OFF).
4 Press (ENTER).
Press (MBP) repeatedly for the desired
After the mode setting is completed, the
listening position.
display returns to normal play mode.
The mode of “My Best sound Position” is
Note
shown in the display in order of the table.
The displayed item will differ depending on the source.
Tip
You can easily switch among categories (“SET,”
“DSPL,” “SND,” “P/M,” and “EDIT”) by pressing either
side of (DISC) for 2 seconds.
After one second, the display goes back to the
normal playback mode.
If you want to adjust the sound level of
balance and fader more precisely, you can do
it using the (SOUND) button (see “Adjusting
the sound characteristics” on page 18).
Notes
• When the BAL (balance) or FAD (fader) in “Adjusting
the sound characteristics” (page 18) is adjusted, the
MBP setting returns to OFF.
• When MBP is set to OFF, the BAL and FAD setting is
activated.
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4 Select the desired frequency and level.
Setting the equalizer
1Press either side of (SEEK) to select
the desired frequency.
You can select an equalizer curve for seven
Each time you press (SEEK), the
music types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ,
frequency changes.
NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM, and OFF
(equalizer OFF)).
62 (Hz) y 157 (Hz) y 396 (Hz) y
You can store and adjust the equalizer settings
1k (Hz) y 2.5k (Hz) y 6.3k (Hz) y
for frequency and level.
16k (Hz)
2Press either side of (DISC) to adjust
Selecting the equalizer curve
the desired volume level.
The volume level is adjustable by 1 dB
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source
steps from –10 dB to +10 dB.
(radio, CD, MD, or tape).
2 Press (EQ7) repeatedly until the
desired equalizer curve.
Each time you press (EQ7), the item
changes.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
5 Press (MENU) twice.
When the effect setting is complete, the
normal playback mode appears.
To cancel the equalizing effect, select “OFF.”
After 3 seconds, the display returns to the
normal playback mode.
Adjusting the equalizer curve
1 Press (MENU).
2 Press either side of (DISC) repeatedly
until “EQ7 TUNE” appears, then press
(ENTER).
3 Press either side of (SEEK) to select
the desired equalizer curve, then
press (ENTER).
Each time you press (SEEK), the item
changes.
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