Sony CD-X7715X Operating Manual

2-515-342-11 (3)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel

d’installation/raccordement fourni. Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual

de instalación/conexiones suministrado.

Serial No.

CDX-F7715X CDX-F7710

Welcome !

Warning

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions.

• CD playback

You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 files also containing Multi Session (page 14)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 14)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

CD-DA

MP3

ATRAC CD

• Radio reception

– You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,

FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).

– BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects

strong signal stations and stores them.

– You can assign a name to each radio station,

store it in memory, and display station names on the list.

• Sound adjustment – EQ7: You can select an equalizer curve for 7

music types.

– DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):

creates a more ambient sound field, using virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the sound of speakers, even if they are installed low in the door.

– BBE MP: improves digitally compressed

sound such as MP3. For details, see the following explanation.

• Image setting You can set various display images on the unit.

– Space Producer: creates animated on-screen

patterns in time with the music.

• Optional unit operation You can also control optional CD/MD changers and optional Sony portable devices in addition to playing with this unit.

* A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes

information such as disc, artist and track name.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this produc will increase eye hazard.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

After turning the ignition off, be sure to press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears. Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Inserting the disc in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ejecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Card remote commander RM-X152 . . . . . . 6

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 8

Storing manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Receiving a station through a list

— LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the equalizer curve

— EQ7 Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Labeling a station/disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjusting menu items — MENU . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CD/MD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . 12

Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

About ATRAC CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

The BBE MP process

improves digitally

MP3, by restoring and enhancing the higher harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP works by generating even-order harmonics from the source material, effectively recovering warmth, detail and nuance.

compressed sound, such as

The “XM Ready” logo indicates that this product will control an XM tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the XM tuner module.

SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Getting Started

Detaching the front panel

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Detach the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

RESET button

Note

Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

(With the card remote commander)

1 Press (MENU). 2 Press M or m repeatedly until “Clock

Adjust” appears.

3 Press (ENTER). 4 Press M or m to set the hour and

minute.

To move the digital indication, press < or ,.

5 Press (ENTER).

The clock starts.

To display the clock during playback/reception, set “Clock on” (page 11).

You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.

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 amplifier is used.

1 Press (OFF).

The unit is turned off.

2 Press (OPEN).

The front panel is flipped down.

3 Slide the front panel to the right, then

gently pull out the left end of the front panel.

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.

Tip

When carrying the front panel, use the supplied front panel case.

DEMO mode

When the unit is turned off, the clock is displayed first, then demonstration (DEMO) mode starts the demonstration display.

To cancel the DEMO mode, set “Demo off” in menu (page 11) while the unit is turned off.

Attaching the front panel

Place the hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to operate the unit.

Inserting the disc in the unit

1 Press (OPEN). 2 Insert the disc (label side up).

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.

Note

Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

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GP/

MODE

PRESET

SEEK

–

GP/ PRESET

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SEEK

OFF

DSO

SCRL

EQ7

REP SHUF BBE MP PAUSE

SOURCE DSPL1S2534

CDX-F7715X CDX-F7710

OPEN

IMAGE

Front panel removed

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RESET

Card remote commander RM-X152

q; qs

ql w;

OFF

SOURCE SOUND

ENTER

–

DSPL

REP SHUF

132

465

VOL

–

MODE

LIST/

CAT

SCRL

PAU SE

Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

ATT

wd wf

wg wh

A SEEK –/+ buttons

Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold). CD: To skip tracks (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); fast-forward/ reverse a track (press and hold).

B Volume control dial/SOUND button 9

To adjust volume (rotate); select sound items

(press).

C MODE button 8, 12

To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the

unit*

D DSO button 2

To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF). The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect.

E SCRL (scroll) button 8

To scroll the display item.

F Display window G OPEN button 5 H Receptor for the card remote

commander

I GP*

/PRESET +/– buttons

To select preset stations/skip groups (press); skip groups continuously (press and hold).

J OFF button

To power off/stop the source.

K EQ7 (equalizer) button

To select an equalizer type (Xplod, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEWAGE, ROCK, CUSTOM or OFF).

L SOURCE button

To power on/change the source (Radio/CD/

MD*

/AUX*4).

M Number buttons

Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). CD/MD*

(1): REP 8 (2): SHUF 8 (5): BBE MP*

5*6

To activate the BBE MP function, set “BBE MP on.” To cancel, set “BBE MP off.” (6): PAUS E*

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

N DSPL (display) button 8, 10

To change display items.

O IMAGE button 2

To select the display image. Space Producer mode t Wall paper mode 1-3 t Spectrum analyzer mode 1-5 t Movie mode 1-3 t normal play/reception mode

P RESET button 4 Q Z (eject) button 5

To eject the disc.

R Disc slot 5

To insert the disc.

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit.

ql MENU button

To enter menu.

w; ENTER button

To complete a setting.

wa < (.)/, (>) buttons

To control radio/CD, the same as (SEEK) –/ + on the unit.

ws VOL (volume) +/– button

To adjust volume.

wd ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

wf SOUND button 9

To select sound items.

wg LIST/CAT*

button 9, 12

To list up.

wh M (+)/m (–) buttons

To control radio/CD, the same as (GP/PRESET) +/– on the unit.

*1 When a CD/MD changer is connected. *2 When an MP3/ATRAC CD is played and a changer

is not connected. If the changer is connected, the operation is different, see page 12.

*3 When an MD changer is connected. *4 When an optional Sony portable device is

connected.

*5 The unit only. *6 When playing back on this unit. *7 When the XM tuner is connected.

Note

If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

Tip

For details on how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander” on page 14.

GFE

For details on connecting to a CD/MD changer, see page 11.

Display items

Example: when you select the normal play mode by pressing (IMAGE) repeatedly (page 7).

A Source B Disc/artist name, Group name, Track name,

Text information*

C MP3/BBE indication D Clock* E Group number F Track number G Elapsed playing time

*1 When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed and

when playing a ATRAC CD, text information written by SonicStage, etc. is displayed.

*2 When the clock mode is set to “on” (page 11).

To change display items B, press (DSPL); scroll display items B, press (SCRL) or set “A.Scroll on” (page 11).

Tip

Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3, see page 14; ATRAC CD, see page 14.

BC D

Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.

Storing automatically — BTM

(With the card remote commander)

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until

“TUNER” appears.

To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.

2 Press (MENU), then press M or m

repeatedly until “BTM” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you

want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until “Memory” appears.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previous stored station will be replaced.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or

(2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Repeat Track track repeatedly. Repeat Group* group repeatedly. Shuffle Group* group in random order. Shuffle Disc disc in random order.

* When an MP3/ATRAC CD is played.

To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat off” or “Shuffle off.”

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number

button ((1) to (6)) or (GP/PRESET) +/–.

Tuning automatically

1 Select the band, then press (SEEK) –/+

to search for the station.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold (SEEK) –/+ to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) –/+ repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

Receiving a station through a list — LIST

You can list up the frequency or the name. For details on labeling a station, see page 10.

(With the card remote commander)

1 Select the band, then press (LIST).

The frequency or station name appears.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until the

desired station appears.

3 Press (ENTER) to receive the station.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader and subwoofer volume.

1 Select a source, then press (SOUND)

repeatedly to select the desired item.

The item changes as follows:

BASS (bass) t TREBLE (treble) t BALANCE (left-right) t FADER (front-rear) t SUB WOOFER (subwoofer volume)*

* “ ∞” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be

adjusted up to 20 steps.

2 Rotate the volume control dial

repeatedly to adjust the selected item.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Note

Adjust within 3 seconds of selecting the item.

With the card remote commander

In step 2, to adjust the selected item, press < or ,.

Adjusting the equalizer curve — EQ7 Tune

You can adjust and store the equalizer settings for different tone ranges.

(With the card remote commander)

1 Select a source, then press (MENU). 2 Press M or m repeatedly until “EQ7

Tune” appears, then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired equalizer type, then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired frequency.

The frequency changes as follows:

62Hz y 157Hz y 396Hz y 1.0kHz y 2.5kHz y 6.3kHz y 16kHz

5 Press M or m repeatedly to adjust the

desired volume level.

The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from –10 dB to +10 dB.

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Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold (ENTER).

6 Press (MENU) twice.

The setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Labeling a station/disc

When you receive a station, or play a disc in a CD changer with the CUSTOM FILE function, you can label each station/disc with a custom name up to 8 characters (Station Memo/Disc Memo). If you label a station/disc, the name appears on the list (page 9 or 12).

(With the card remote commander)

1 While receiving a station or playing a

disc that you want to label, press (MENU).

2 Press M or m repeatedly until “Name

Edit” appears, then press (ENTER).

• “Repeat Track” and all shuffle play are suspended until the labeling is complete.

Deleting the custom name

(With the card remote commander) 1 Select the radio, or the unit that has stored the

custom name you want to delete, then press (MENU).

2 Press M or m repeatedly until “Name Delete”

appears, then press (ENTER). The stored name will appear.

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the name you

want to delete.

4 Press and hold (ENTER).

The name is deleted. Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you want to delete other names.

5 Press (MENU) twice.

The unit returns to normal play/reception mode.

Adjusting menu items — MENU

You can adjust various menu settings by using the 4 arrow buttons on the card remote commander.

(With the card remote commander)

LIST/

DSPL

CAT

ENTER

–

SCRL

3 Press M or m repeatedly until the

desired character appears.

The character changes as follows:

A y B y C ... y 0 y 1 y 2 ... y + y – y ... y s (blank space) y A

To move the digital indication, press the < or ,. Repeat this operation until the entire name is entered.

4 Press (ENTER).

The labeling is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

To display the name, press (DSPL) during reception/playback.

Tips

• To correct or erase a character, overwrite or enter “

s.”

• The Disc Memo always takes priority over any prerecorded title.

• You can label a disc on the unit if a changer with the CUSTOM FILE function is connected.

1 Press (MENU). 2 Press M or m repeatedly until the

desired item appears.

3 Press < or , to select the desired

setting (example: “on” or “off”).

4 Press (ENTER).

The setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Note

Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting.

Tip

You can easily switch among categories by pressing and holding M or m.

The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): “

z” indicates the default settings.

Setup

Clock Adjust (Clock Adjust) (page 4) Beep

To s et “on” (

z) or “off.”

RM (Rotary Commander)

To change the operative direction of the rotary commander controls. –“Normal” (

z): to use the rotary commander in

the factory-set position.

– “Reverse”: when you mount the rotary

commander on the right side of the steering column.

AUX-A*

(AUX Audio)

To turn the AUX source display “on” (

z) or

“off” (page 13).

Display

Clock (Clock Information)

To display the clock and the display items/image at the same time. – “on”: to display at the same time. –“off” (

z): to not display at the same time.

A.Image (Auto Image)

Auto Image mode automatically steps (every 10 seconds) through the display images. –“off” (

z): to not change the image

automatically.

– “ALL”: to step repeatedly through the display

images in all display modes.

– “SA”: to step repeatedly through the display

images of Spectrum analyzer.

– “Movie”: to step repeatedly through the

display images of Movie mode.

INFO (Display Information)

To display the items (depending on the source, etc.) at the bottom of the display while a image is displayed. –“on” (

z): to display the items.

– “off”: to not display any items.

Dimmer

To change the brightness of the display. –“Auto” (

– “on”: to dim the display. – “off”: to deactivate the dimmer.

Demo*

To s et “on” (z) or “off” (page 4).

A.Scroll (Auto Scroll)

To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/group/track is changed. –“on”: to scroll. –“off” (

z): to dim the display automatically

when you turn lights on.

(Demonstration)

z): to not scroll.

Receive Mode

Local (Local seek mode)

– “on”: to only tune into stations with stronger

signals.

– “off” (

z): to tune normal reception.

Mono (Monaural mode)

To improve poor FM reception, select monaural reception mode. – “on”: to hear stereo broadcasts in monaural. – “off” (

z): to hear stereo broadcast in stereo.

–“Auto” (z): to narrow automatically the

reception frequency to eliminate noise.

–“Wide”*

: to always hear FM stereo broadcasts in stereo and with full the frequency signal reception.

Sound

EQ7 Tune (page 9) HPF (High Pass Filter)

To select the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency: “off,” (

z) “78Hz” or “125Hz.”

LPF (Low Pass Filter)

To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “off,” (

z) “125Hz” or “78Hz.”

Loudness

To enhance bass and treble at lower volume. – “on”: to reinforce bass and treble. – “off” (

z): to not reinforce bass and treble.

AUX Level

To adjust the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment. This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.

Edit

Name Edit (page 10) Name Delete (page 10) BTM (page 8)

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 In such cases, some FM stereo broadcasts may

become monaural while in the stereo reception mode.

Using optional equipment

CD/MD changer

Selecting the changer

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” or

“MD” appears.

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2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired

changer appears.

Unit number

Disc number

Playback starts.

Skipping groups and discs

1 During playback, press (GP/PRESET) +/–.

To skip Press (GP/PRESET)

group and release (hold for a

moment).

group continuously

within 2 seconds of first

releasing. discs repeatedly. discs

continuously

then, press again within 2

seconds and hold.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or (2)

(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Repeat Disc*1disc repeatedly. Shuffle

Changer* Shuffle All*

*1 When one or more CD/MD changers are

connected.

*2 When one or more CD changers, or two or more

MD changers are connected.

To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat off” or “Shuffle off.”

Tip

“Shuffle All” will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD changers.

tracks in the changer in random

order.

tracks in all units in random order.

Locating a disc by name — LIST

You can select a disc from the list when connecting a CD changer with the CUSTOM FILE function or an MD changer. If you assign a name to a disc, the name appears on the list. For details on labeling a disc, see page 10.

(With the card remote commander) 1 During playback, press (LIST).

The disc number and disc name will appear.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until the desired disc

appears.

3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Attaching the label

Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rotary commander.

Location of controls

The corresponding buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

SOUND

PRESET/

DISC

SOURCE

VOL

The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the unit.

• PRESET/DISC control

The same as (GP/PRESET) +/– on the unit (push in and rotate).

• VOL (volume) control

The same as the volume control dial on the unit (rotate).

• SEEK/AMS control

The same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold).

ATT

DSPL

SEEK/AMS

MODE

OFF

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of the controls is factoryset as shown below.

To increase

To decrease

If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.

1 While pushing the VOL control, press and

hold (SOUND).

Tip

You can also change the operative direction of these controls in menu (page 11).

Auxiliary audio equipment

You can connect optional Sony portable devices to the BUS AUDIO IN/AUX IN terminal on the unit. If the changer or other device is not connected to the terminal, the unit allows you to listen to the portable device on your car speakers.

Note

When connecting a portable device, be sure BUS CONTROL IN is not connected. If a device is connected to BUS CONTROL IN, “AUX” cannot be selected with (SOURCE).

Tip

When connecting both a portable device and a changer, use the optional AUX-IN selector.

Selecting auxiliary equipment

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX”

appears. Operate by the portable device itself.

To adjust the volume level of auxiliary equipment, see “AUX Level” on page 11.

Additional Information

Precautions

• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

• Power antenna will extend automatically while the unit is operating.

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

To maintain high sound quality

Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or discs.

Notes on discs

• To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface. Handle the disc by its edge.

• Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use.

• Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

• Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/ residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.

• Do not use any discs with labels or stickers attached. The following malfunctions may result from using such discs: – Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker

peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism).

– Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g.,

playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to warp.

• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

• You cannot play 8 cm (3

/4 in) CDs.

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• Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this unit.

• You cannot play a CD-R/a CD-RW that is not finalized.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

About MP3 files

MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size.

• The unit is compatible with the ISO 9660 level 1/ level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in the expansion format, ID3 tag version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4, and Multi Session.

• The maximum number of: – folders (groups): 150 (including root and empty

folders).

– MP3 files (tracks) and folders contained in a

disc: 300 (if a folder/file names contain many characters, this number may become less than

300).

– displayable characters for a folder/file name is

32 (Joliet), or 32/64 (Romeo); ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0, 1.1, 2.2 and 2.3), or 63/126 characters (2.4).

Playback order of MP3 files

MP3

Folder (group)

MP3 file (track)

Notes

• Be sure to finalize the disc before using on the unit.

• When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file

expansion “.mp3” to the file name.

• If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps, sound may be intermittent.

• During playback of a VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 file or fast-forward/reverse, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

• When the disc is recorded in Multi Session, only the first track of the first session format is recognized and played (any other format is skipped). The priority of the format is CD-DA, ATRAC CD and MP3. – When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of the

first session is played.

– When the first track is not a CD-DA, an ATRAC CD

or MP3 session is played. If the disc has no data in any of these formats, “NO Music” is displayed.

About ATRAC CD

ATRAC3plus format

ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size. ATRAC3plus, which is an extended format of ATRAC3, compresses the audio CD data to approximately 1/20 of its original size. The unit accepts both ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format.

ATRAC CD

ATRAC CD is recorded audio CD data which is compressed to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus format using authorized software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner.

• The maximum number of: – folders (groups): 255 – files (tracks): 999

• The characters for a folder/file name and text information written by SonicStage is displayed.

For details on ATRAC CD, see the SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner manual.

Note

Be sure to create the ATRAC CD using authorized software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner 1.0 or 1.1, which are supplied with Sony Network products.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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 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.

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Notes on the lithium battery

• 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 contact.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery.

• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, 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, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Fuse (10A)

• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device.

Removing the unit

1 Remove the protection collar.

1 Detach the front panel (page 4). 2 Engage the release keys together with the

protection collar.

Orient the release keys as shown.

3 Pull out the release keys to remove the

protection collar.

2 Remove the unit.

1 Insert both release keys simultaneously

until they click.

Hook facing inwards.

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 4) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Main unit

Notes

• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch.

Back of the front panel

2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion.

CEA2006 Standard Power Output: 17 Watts RMS × 4 at 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 82 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

Tuner section

Tuning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz Antenna terminal: External antenna connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 dB (stereo), 69 dB (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz: 0.5 % (stereo),

0.3 % (mono)

Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response: 30 – 15,000 Hz

Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz Antenna terminal: External antenna connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: 30 µV

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery

(negative ground)

Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 178 mm (7

/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm

/4 × 21/8 × 63/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz) Supplied accessories:

Card remote commander: RM-X152 Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1)

Optional accessories/equipment:

BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord): RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX CD changer (6 discs): CDX-T69 MD changer (6 discs): MDX-66XLP Source selector: XA-C30 AUX-IN selector: XA-300

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US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

Note

This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Lead-free solder is used for soldering certain parts. (more than 80 %)

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.

• VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink is used for printing the carton.

• Packaging cushions do not use polystyrene foam.

Power amplifier section

Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal (front/rear) Subwoofer output terminal (mono) Power antenna relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal

Inputs:

Telephone ATT control terminal Illumination control terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input/AUX IN terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna input terminal

Tone controls:

Bass: ±10 dB at 62 Hz Treble: ±10 dB at 16 kHz

Loudness:

+8 dB at 100 Hz

+2 dB at 10 kHz

Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.

General

No power is being supplied to the unit.

• Check the connection. If everything is in order, check the fuse.

• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the remote commander.

tTurn on the unit.

The power antenna does not extend.

The power antenna does not have a relay box.

No sound.

• The volume is too low.

• The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead) is activated.

• The position of the fader control (FADER) is not set for a 2-speaker system.

• The CD changer is incompatible with the disc format (MP3/ATRAC CD).

tPlay back with a Sony MP3 compatible CD

changer, or this unit.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is canceled (page 11).

• An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

• The RESET button has been pressed.

tStore again into the memory.

• The power connecting lead or battery has been disconnected.

• The power connecting lead is not connected properly.

Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes noise when the position of the ignition key is switched.

The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s accessory power connector.

The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window.

• The dimmer is set “Dimmer on” (page 11).

• The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF).

tPress and hold (OFF) again until the display

appears.

• The connectors are dirty (page 15).

DSO does not function.

Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable effect.

The images change automatically.

In Auto Image mode, the selected image cannot be displayed. tTo display selected image only, set to “A.Image

off” (page 11).

Any display items do not display.

tSet to “INFO on” (page 11).

CD/MD playback

The disc cannot be loaded.

• Another disc is already loaded.

• The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way.

The disc does not playback.

• Defective or dirty disc.

• The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 14).

MP3 files cannot be played back.

The disc is incompatible with the MP3 format and version (page 14).

MP3 files take longer to play back than others.

The following discs take a longer time to start playback. – a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure. – a disc recorded in Multi Session. – a disc to which data can be added.

The ATRAC CD cannot play.

• The disc is not created by authorized software, such as SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner.

• Tracks that are not included in the group cannot be played.

The display items do not scroll.

• For discs with very many characters, those may not scroll.

• “A.Scroll” is set to off.

tSet “A.Scroll on” (page 11) or press (SCRL) on

the card remote commander.

The sound skips.

• Installation is not correct.

tInstall the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a

sturdy part of the car.

• Defective or dirty disc.

The operation buttons do not function. The disc will not eject.

Press the RESET button (page 4).

“MS” or “MD” does not appear on the source display when both the optional MGS-X1 and MD changer are connected.

This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit. tPress (SOURCE) until “MS” or “MD” appears,

then press (MODE) repeatedly.

Radio reception

The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises.

• Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s antenna booster (only when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass).

• Check the connection of the car antenna.

• The auto antenna will not go up.

tCheck the connection of the power antenna

control lead.

• Check the frequency.

• When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises.

tSet the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 6).

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

• The local seek mode is set to “on.”

tSet “Local” to “off” (page 11).

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

tPerform manual tuning.

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