Sony CDX-C8050X User Manual

3-045-190-11 (1)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

CDX-C8050X

FM/AM MiniDisc Player

MDX-C8500X

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

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.

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Warning

Welcome !

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 product will increase eye hazard.

Thank you for purchasing the Compact Disc Player/MiniDisc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features using the following controller accessories:

Supplied accessory

Card remote commander RM-X91

Optional accessory

Rotary commander RM-X4S

In addition to the CD/MD playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD unit* When you operate this unit or a connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc*

*1You can connect an MD changer, a CD changer,

an MD player, or a CD player.

*2A 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.

You can change the display language to English, French, or Spanish.

* Some display indications do not appear in

the language you select.

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. Serial No.

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Precautions

Notes on CDs

• If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

• If no power is being supplied to the unit, check the connections first. If everything is in order, check the fuse.

• If no sound comes from the speakers of the two-speaker system, set the fader control to the center position.

•If your car is equipped with a power antenna, it will extend automatically while the unit is operating.

•Do not use the Custom file feature while driving, or perform any other function which could divert your attention from the road.

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

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the CD/MD player. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

To maintain high quality sound

If you have drink holders near your audio equipment, be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit and CD/MD. Sugary residues on the unit or CD/MD may contaminate the lenses inside the unit, reduce the sound quality, or prevent sound reproduction altogether.

A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum sound, handle the disc as follows. Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface.

Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled surface.

If you use the discs explained below, the sticky residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and may cause malfunction or ruin your discs.

Do not use second-hand or rental CDs that have a sticky residue on the surface (for example from peeled-off stickers or from ink, or glue leaking from under the stickers).

There are paste residue Ink is sticky

Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are beginning to peel off.

Stickers that are beginning to peel away, leaving a sticky residue

Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers attached.

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Labels are attached

continue to next page t

Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in the temperature inside the car.

Before playing, clean the discs with an optional 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 discs

•You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) on this unit. However depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R disc itself, some CD-Rs cannot be played on this unit.

•You cannot play a CD-R that is not finalized (Finalization is necessary for a recorded CD-R disc to be played on the audio CD player).

•You cannot play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) on this player.

Notes on MDs

Since the disc itself is housed in a cartridge, free from accidental contact with your fingers and dust, MDs can withstand a certain degree of the rough handling. However, dirt or dust on the surface of the cartridge or a warped cartridge may cause a malfunction. Observe the following for best results.

Never touch the surface of the disc itself by deliberately opening the shutter on the cartridge. When you eject the MD, the shutter may be open. In such a case, close the shutter immediately.

Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air-ducts. Do not leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can a considerable rise in temperature. Make sure the MD is not left on the dashboard or rear tray of a car etc. where the temperature can also be excessive.

When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs

Use the optional Sony compact disc single adaptor (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from damage.

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Notes on attaching labels

Be sure to attach labels on cartridges correctly, as failing to do so may cause the MD to become stuck in the unit.

•Attach the label in a suitable position.

•Remove old labels before putting new ones

on.

•Replace labels that are beginning to peel

away from the MD.

Cleaning

Wipe the surface of the MD cartridge from time to time with a soft dry cloth.

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Table of contents

Location of controls ................................................. 7

Getting Started

Resetting the unit ................................................ 9

Detaching the front panel .................................. 9

Turning the unit on/off ................................... 10

How to use the menu ....................................... 10

Setting the clock ................................................ 10

CD/MD

Listening to a CD

with CDX-C8050X only ............................... 11

Listening to an MD

with MDX-C8500X only .............................. 12

Playing a CD or MD

(with optional CD/MD unit) ..................... 12

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play .............................................. 14

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play .............................................. 14

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the

custom file function).................................... 15

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (For a CD unit with the custom

file function or an MD unit) ....................... 16

Selecting specific tracks for playback

— Bank (For a CD unit with the custom

file function) ................................................. 17

Radio

Memorizing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................. 18

Memorizing only the desired stations ........... 18

Receiving the memorized stations .................. 19

Storing the station names

— Station Memo .......................................... 20

Locating a station by name

— List-up ...................................................... 21

DSP

Setting the equalizer ......................................... 21

Selecting the listening position ....................... 22

Selecting a soundstage menu

— Dynamic Soundstage

Organizer (DSO) .......................................... 23

Adjusting the balance (BAL) ........................... 23

Adjusting the front and rear fader ................. 24

Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s) .... 25

Listening to each programme source in its

registered DSO

— Source Sound Memory (SSM) ............... 25

Selecting the spectrum analyzer ..................... 26

Other Functions

Labeling the rotary commander ..................... 26

Using the rotary commander .......................... 27

Attenuating the sound ..................................... 28

Changing the sound and display settings ..... 29

TV/Video

Watching the TV ............................................... 30

Watching a video .............................................. 30

Memorizing TV channels automatically ....... 30

Memorizing only the desired TV channels ... 30

Storing the TV channel names ........................ 31

Displaying the information

stored on discs .............................................. 31

Watching the TV or video while listening to a

CD or MD

— Simultaneous Play .................................. 32

Additional Information

Maintenance ....................................................... 33

Dismounting the unit ....................................... 34

Specifications ..................................................... 35

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 36

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Location of controls

SOUND

SOURCE

OFF

DSPL

LIST

SEEK/AMS

ENTER

–

MODE

Refer to the pages listed for details.

1 Volume control dial 2 MENU button 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,

20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

3 DISC/PRST +/– (cursor up/down) button

10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

During radio reception:

Preset stations select 19

During CD/MD playback:

Disc change 13, 16

During TV reception:

Channel select 30

4 Z (eject) button (located on the front

side of the unit behind the front panel) 11, 12

5 DSPL (display mode change) button

12, 13, 15, 20

6 LIST button

Station Memo 20

Disc Memo 15

List-up 16, 21, 31

7 SOURCE (Tuner/CD/MD/TV) button

10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 32

8 Display window 9 OPEN button 9, 11, 12, 33 0 DSO button 23 qa SOUND button 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 qs Reset button (located on the front side

of the unit behind the front panel) 9

qd OFF button* 9, 10, 11, 12

OPEN

DSO

REP SHUF

1 2 3 4 56

CDX-C8050X/MDX-C8500X

qf SEEK/AMS –/+ (cursor left/right) button

10, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

Seek 18, 19

Automatic Music Sensor 13

Manual Search 13, 19

qg ENTER button 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,

20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

qh MODE button

During radio reception:

BAND select 18, 19

During CD or MD playback:

CD/MD unit select 12, 16

During TV reception:

TV1/TV2 select 30

qj Receptor for the card remote

commander

qk Number buttons

During radio reception:

Preset number select 18, 19

During CD/MD playback:

(1) REP 14

(2) SHUF 14

During TV reception:

Preset number select 30

* Warning when installing in a car

without ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch

Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for two seconds to turn off the clock display after turning off the engine.

When you press (OFF) only momentarily, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery wear.

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Location of controls

Card remote commander RM-X91

The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

1 OFF button 2 MENU button 3 SOURCE button 4 SEEK/AMS (cursor </,) buttons 5 SOUND button 6 DSPL button 7 ATT button 8 LIST button 9 DISC/PRST (cursor M/m) buttons 0 ENTER button qa MODE button qs VOL buttons

DISC

SOURCE

DISC

OPEN/CLOSE

ENTER

VOLATT

OFF

MENU LIST

SEEK SEEK

SOUND

DSPL MODE

A unit turned off by pressing (OFF) for two seconds 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.

Replacing the lithium battery

When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery.

+ side up

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Notes on 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.

Getting Started

Attaching the front panel

Place the hole A in the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit as illustrated, then push the left side in.

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit. Remove the front panel and press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.

Reset button

Note

Pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting and some memorized functions.

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen.

1 Press (OFF).

2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel

to the right side, and pull out the left side of the front panel.

Notes

• Be careful not to attach the front panel upside

down.

• Do not press the front panel too hard against the

unit when attaching it.

• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure

on the display window of the front panel.

• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight

or heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or where there may be a considerable rise in temperature.

Notes

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

• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit.

• 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.

• When carrying the front panel with you, use the supplied front panel case.

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Caution alarm

If you turn the car ignition off without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.

Turning the unit on/off

Turning on the unit

Press (SOURCE) or insert a disc in the unit. For details on operation, refer to page 11 (CD/ MD) and page 18 (Radio).

Turning off the unit

Press (OFF) to stop CD/MD playback or FM/ AM reception (the key illumination and display remains on.)

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “Clock”

appears.

Press (OFF) for two seconds to completely turn off the unit.

Note

If your car has no ACC position on the ignition key switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing (OFF) for two seconds to avoid car battery wear.

How to use the menu

This unit is operated by selecting items from a menu. To select, first enter the menu mode and choose up/down (+/– of (DISC/PRST)), or choose left/right (–/+ of (SEEK/AMS)).

(DISC/PRST)

(+) : To select upwards

SOURCE

(–) : To select downwards

(SEEK/AMS)

1 Press (ENTER).

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to set

the hour.

3 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS).

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to set

the minute.

2 Press (ENTER).

(–) : To select

leftwards

SOURCE

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(+) : To select

rightwards

The clock starts.

After the clock setting is completed, the display returns to normal playback mode.

Note

In the initial setting, the clock indication appears while the unit is turned off. When you select the “on” setting of the “D.Info” item (page 29), you can see the clock indication in the upper part of the display while you are enjoying any source.

CD/MD

CDX-C8050X:

In addition to playing a CD with this unit alone, you can also control external CD/MD units.

If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” appears to start playback.

CD indication

Elapsed playing timeTrack number

MDX-C8500X:

In addition to playing an MD with this unit alone, you can also control external CD/MD units.

If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you playback a CD TEXT disc.

Listening to a CD with CDX-C8050X only

1 Press (OPEN) and insert the CD.

Playback starts automatically.

Labeled side up

2 Close the front panel.

Tip

To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).

When the last track on the CD is over

The track number indication returns to “1, ” and playback restarts from the first track of the CD.

To Press

Stop playback (OFF)

Eject the CD (OPEN) then Z

For details on operation, refer to

“Changing the display item” (page 12), “Automatically scrolling a disc name,” “Locating a specific track,” “Locating a specific point in a track,” and “Locating a disc” (page 13).

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Listening to an MD with MDX-C8500X only

1 Press (OPEN) and insert the MD.

Playback starts automatically.

Labeled side up

2 Close the front panel.

If an MD is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “MD” appears to start playback.

The title of the MD* and the track title will appear in the display window, then the playing time will appear.

MD indication

Elapsed playing timeTrack number

* Only if these titles are prerecorded on the MD.

Playing a CD or MD

(with optional CD/MD unit)

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD” or “MD”.

2 Press (MODE) until the desired unit

appears.

CD/MD playback starts.

All the discs in the current CD/MD unit is played from the top.

Changing the display item

Each time you press (DSPL) during MD, CD or CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as follows:

Disc number*

Elapsed playback time

Disc name*

*1While an optional CD/MD unit is connected.

If you have not labeled the CD or CD TEXT disc,

or if there is no disc name prerecorded on the MD, “NO D.Name” appears in the display.

If you playback a CD TEXT disc, the artist name

appears in the display after the disc name. (Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.)

If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is not

prerecorded, “NO T.Name” appears in the display.

/Track number/

/Artist name*

Track name*

When the last track on the MD is over

The track number indication returns to “1, ” and playback restarts from the first track of the MD.

To Press

Stop playback (OFF)

Eject the MD (OPEN) then Z

For details on operation, refer to

“Changing the display item ,” “Automatically scrolling a disc name,” “Locating a specific track,” “Locating a specific point in a track,” and “Locating a disc” (page 13).

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When you connect an optional CD unit, you can label CD and CD TEXT discs with a personalized name using the disc memo function. Refer to “Labeling a CD” (page 15). However, if you use personalized labels, they will always take priority over the original CD TEXT information when such information is displayed.

After you select the desired item, the display will automatically change to the Motion Display mode after a few seconds. In the Motion Display mode, all the items are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 29).

Automatically scrolling a disc name

— Auto Scroll

If the disc name, artist name, or track name on an MD or a CD TEXT disc exceeds 10 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, information automatically scrolls across the display as follows:

• The disc name appears when the disc has changed (if the disc name is selected as the display item).

• The track name appears when the track has changed (if the track name is selected as the display item).

• The disc or track name appears depending on the setting when you press (SOURCE) to select an MD or CD TEXT disc.

If you press (DSPL) to change the display item, the disc or track name of the MD or CD TEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether you set the function on or off.

1 During playback, press (MENU).

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)

repeatedly until “A.Scrl” appears.

Note

For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters, the following cases may happen:

— Some of the characters are not displayed. — Auto Scroll does not work.

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily for each track you want to skip.

To locate preceding tracks

SOURCE

To locate succeeding tracks

Locating a specific point in a track

— Manual Search

During playback, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS). Release when you have found the desired point.

To search backward

Note

If “ display, you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

SOURCE

” or “ ” appears in the

To search forward

Locating a disc

— Disc Selection

When an optional CD/MD unit is connected, press either side of (DISC/PRST) to select the desired disc.

The desired disc in the current optional CD/MD unit begins playback.

3 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select

“A.Scrl on.”

4 Press (ENTER).

To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.Scrl off” in step 3 above.

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Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

The disc in the main unit will automatically repeat itself when it reaches the end. As repeat play, you can select:

•Repeat 1 - to repeat a track.

•Repeat 2 - to repeat a disc in the optional

CD/MD unit.

During playback, press (1) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display.

B Repeat 1 B Repeat 2*

Repeat off b

*“Repeat 2” is only available when you connect

one or more optional CD/MD units.

PTY

DSPL

LIST

SEEK/AMS

ENTER

MODE

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal playback mode, select “Repeat off” in the step above.

REP SHUF

1 2 3 4 56

Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play

You can select:

•Shuf 1 - to play the tracks on the current disc in random order.

•Shuf 2 - to play the tracks in the current optional CD/MD unit in random order.

•Shuf All - to play all the tracks in all the optional CD/MD units in random order.

During playback, press (2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display.

B Shuf 1 B Shuf 2*1B Shuf All*

Shuf off b

*1“Shuf 2” is only available when you connect

one or more optional CD/MD units.

*2“Shuf All” is only available when:

• you connect one or more optional CD units, or two or more MD units (CDX-C8050X).

• you connect one or more optional MD units, or two or more CD units (MDX-C8500X).

PTY

DSPL

LIST

SEEK/AMS

ENTER

MODE

REP SHUF

1 2 3 4 56

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Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal playback mode, select “Shuf off” in the step above.

Labeling a CD — Disc Memo

(For a CD unit with the custom file function)

You can label each disc with a personalized name. You can enter up to eight characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name (page 16) and select the specific tracks for playback (page 17).

1 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until ”Name

Edit” appears.

Tips

• To erase or correct a name, enter “ bar) for each character.

• There is another way to start labeling a CD. Press and hold (LIST) for two seconds instead of steps 1 and 2. You can also complete the operation by pressing and holding (LIST) for two seconds instead of step 4.

” (under-

Displaying the disc memo

Press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback.

2 Press (ENTER).

Name edit mode

3 Enter the characters.

1 Press (+) side of (DISC/PRST)

repeatedly to select the desired characters. (A t B t C t ··· Z t 0 t 1 t 2 t

··· 9 t + t – t * t / t \ t > t < t . t )

If you press (–) side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly, the characters will appear in reverse order. If you want to put a blank space between characters, select “ ” (under-bar).

2 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) after

locating the desired character.

The next character flashes.

Each time you press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as follows:

Disc number*

Elapsed playback time

*1While an optional CD unit is connected.

If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.

Note

Do not use the Custom file feature while driving, or perform any other function which could divert your attention from the road.

/Track number/

Disc memo name

Track name*

If you press (–) side of (SEEK/AMS), the previous character flashes.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the

entire name.

4 To return to normal CD playback mode,

press (ENTER).

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Erasing the disc memo

SOURCE

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD.”

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD

unit.

3 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NameDel” appears.

4 Press (ENTER).

5 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)

repeatedly to select the disc name you want to erase.

6 Press (ENTER) for two seconds.

The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.

7 Press (MENU) twice.

The unit returns to normal CD playback mode.

Notes

• When a personalized label is erased, the original CD TEXT information will appear in the display.

• When you erase all of the disc names, “No Data” appears in step 5.

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (For a CD unit with the custom file function or an MD unit)

You can use this function for discs that have been assigned a custom name. For more information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a CD” (page 15).

1 Press (LIST).

The name assigned to the current disc appears in the display.

When you assign a disc memo label to a CD TEXT disc, it takes priority over the original CD TEXT information.

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)

repeatedly until you find the desired disc.

To locate preceding discs

To locate succeeding discs

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3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.

Notes

• After a disc name has been displayed for five seconds, the display returns to normal playback mode. To turn off the display, press (LIST).

• The track names are not displayed during MD or CD TEXT disc playback.

• If there are no discs in the magazine, “NO Disc” appears in the display.

• If a disc has not been assigned a custom file, “********” appears in the display.

• If the disc information has not been read by the

unit, “?” appears in the display. To load a disc, first press the number button, then choose the disc that has not been loaded.

• Some letters cannot be displayed (during MD or CD TEXT disc playback).

Selecting specific tracks for playback — Bank

(For a CD unit with the custom file function)

If you label the disc, you can set the unit to skip or play the tracks of your choice.

1 Start playing the disc you want to label.

Playing specific tracks only

You can select:

•“Bank on” - to playback the tracks with the

“Play” setting.

•“Bank inv” (Inverse) - to playback the tracks

with the “Skip” setting.

1 During playback, press (MENU), then

press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “Bank off” appears.

2 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “Bank sel“ appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

Bank edit mode

4 Label the tracks.

1 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)

repeatedly to select the track you want to label.

2 Press (ENTER) repeatedly to select

“Play” or “Skip.”

5 Repeat step 4 to set “Play” or “Skip” for

all the tracks.

6 Press (MENU) twice.

The unit returns to normal CD playback mode.

Notes

•“NO Name” flashes for five seconds when an unlabeled disc is selected in step 3.

• You can set “Play” and “Skip” for up to 24 tracks.

• You cannot set “Skip” for all the tracks on a CD.

2 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly

until the desired setting appears.

B Bank on B Bank inv

Bank off b

3 Press (MENU).

Playback starts from the track following the current one.

To return to normal playback mode, select “Bank off“ in step 2 above.

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Radio

Memorizing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows:

B Tuner B CD* B MD* B TV*

* If the corresponding optional equipment is

not connected, this item will not appear.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

Each time you press (MODE), the band changes as follows:

B FM1 B FM2 B FM3

AM2 b AM1 b

Memorizing only the desired stations

You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for FM1, FM2, and FM3), up to 12 AM stations (6 each for AM1 and AM2) in the order of your choice.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune

in the station that you want to store on the number button.

4 Press and hold the desired number

button ((1) to (6)) until “MEM” appears.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

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

3 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “BTM”

appears.

4 Press (ENTER).

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

Notes

• The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If only a few stations can be received, some number buttons will retain their former setting.

• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.

• If a disc is not in the unit, only the tuner band appears even if you press (SOURCE).

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Receiving the memorized stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

If FM stereo reception is poor

— Monaural Mode

1 During radio reception, press (MENU),

then press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “Mono” appears.

2 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until

“Mono on“ appears.

The sound improves, but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears).

3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on

which the desired station is stored.

Tip

Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to receive the stations in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset Search Function).

If you cannot tune in a preset station

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search for the station (automatic tuning).

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly until the desired station is received.

Note

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “Local” (local seek mode) is displayed. Then press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select “Local on.” Press (ENTER). Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.

Tips

• When you select the “Local on” setting,

“LCL Seek” appears while the unit is searching

for a station.

• If you know the frequency of the station you

want to listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

3 Press (ENTER).

To return to normal mode, select “Mono off” in step 2 above.

If FM stereo broadcast becomes monaural

If interference occurs, the “IF Auto” function of this unit will automatically avoid noise and narrow the reception frequency. In such cases, some FM stereo broadcasts may become monaural. If you would like to listen to such broadcasts in stereo, manually switch to the “Wide” setting.

1 During radio reception, press (MENU),

then press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “IF Auto” appears.

2 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly

to select desired setting.

IF Auto y Wide

3 Press (ENTER).

Note

When you widen the frequency signal reception setting (“Wide“ mode), some interference may occur.

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Storing the station names

— Station Memo

You can assign a name to each radio station and store it in memory. The name of the station currently tuned in appears in the display. You can assign a name of up to eight characters for a station.

Storing the station names

1 Tune in a station whose name you want

to store.

Tips

• To erase or correct a name, enter “ bar) for each character.

• When storing station names, there is an alternative method; press and hold (LIST) for two seconds instead of doing steps 2 and 3. Likewise, you can complete the operation by pressing and holding (LIST) for two seconds instead of doing step 5.

” (under-

Displaying the station name

Press (DSPL) during radio reception.

2 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “Name Edit” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

4 Enter the characters.

1 Press (+) side of (DISC/PRST)

repeatedly to select the desired characters. (A t B t C t ··· Z t 0 t 1 t 2 t

··· 9 t + t – t * t / t \ t > t < t . t )

If you press (–) side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly, the characters appear in the reverse order. If you want to put a blank space between characters, select “ ” (underbar).

2 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) after

locating the desired character.

The next character flashes.

Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows:

Station name* y Frequency

* If the station name of a station is not stored,

“NO Name” appears in the display for one second.

Erasing the station name

1 Tune in a station you want to erase.

2 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NameDel” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

4 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to select

the station name you want to erase.

5 Press (ENTER) for two seconds.

The name is erased. Repeat steps 4 through 5 if you want to erase other names.

6 To return to the normal radio reception,

press (MENU).

If you press (–) side of (SEEK/AMS), the previous character flashes.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the

entire name.

5 To return to the normal radio reception,

press (ENTER).

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Note

When you erase all of the station names, “NO Data” appears in step 5.

Locating a station by name — List-up

1 Press (LIST).

The name assigned to the station currently tuned appears in the display.

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)

repeatedly until you find the desired station.

When no name is assigned to the selected station, the frequency appears in the display.

DSP

Setting the equalizer

You can select an equalizer curve for five music types (Rock, Vocal, Groove, Techno, and Custom). You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for frequency and level.

Selecting the equalizer curve

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner,

CD, or MD).

3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the desired

station.

Notes

• Once the station name or frequency has been displayed for five seconds, the display goes back to its normal mode. To turn off the display, press (LIST).

• When you connect a TV tuner, the list-up indication will not appear in the display of the unit.

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “EQ”

appears.

Each time you press (SOUND), the item changes as follows:

EQ (equalizer curve) t POS (listening position) t BAL (right-left) t F (front speaker volume) t R (rear speaker volume) t

SUB (subwoofer volume) t VOL (volume) t EQ (equalizer curve)

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select

the desired equalizer curve.

Each time you press (SEEK/AMS), the item changes as follows:

Rock y Vocal y Groove y Techno y Custom y off y Rock

To cancel the equalizing effect, select “off.” After three seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

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Adjusting the equalizer curve

1 Press (MENU).

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)

repeatedly until “EQ Tune” appears, then press (ENTER).

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select

the desired equalizer curve, then press (ENTER).

Each time you press (SEEK/AMS), the item changes as follows:

Rock y Vocal y Groove y Techno y Custom y off y Rock

4 Select the desired frequency and level.

1 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to

select the desired frequency.

Each time you press (SEEK/AMS), the frequency changes as follows:

62 Hz y 157 Hz y 396 Hz y 1.0kHz y

2.5kHz y 6.3kHz y 16.0kHz

Selecting the listening position

You can set a delayed time for the sound to reach the listeners from the speakers. In this way, the unit can simulate a natural sound field so that you feel as if you are in the centre of the sound field no matter where you sit in the car.

Display window

POS

All POS

Front

POS Front-R

POS Front-L

POS Rear

POS off

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner,

CD, or MD).

Centre of sound field

Normal setting (1 + 2 + 3)

Front part (1 + 2)

Right front (2)

Left front (1)

Rear part (3)

Cancel

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to

adjust the desired volume level.

The volume is adjustable by 1 dB steps from –12 dB to +12 dB.

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press (ENTER) for two seconds.

5 Press (MENU) twice.

When the effect setting is complete, the normal playback mode appears.

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “POS”

appears.

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select

the desired listening position.

Each time you press (SEEK/AMS), the item changes as follows:

All y Front y Front-R y Front-L y Rear y off y All

To cancel the POS mode, select “off.” After three seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

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Selecting a soundstage menu

— Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO)

If your speakers are installed into the lower part of the doors, the sound will come from below and may not be clear. The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) function creates a more ambient sound as if there were speakers in the dashboard (virtual speakers).

Soundstage menu

Memory presets

DSO 1, 2, and 3 Virtual speakers (Standard) Wide Virtual speakers (Wide) off Cancel

Image of virtual speakers

*1Standard *2Wide

Acutual speakers position

(lower part of the front doors).

Meaning

Selecting the DSO

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner,

CD, or MD).

2 Press (DSO) repeatedly to select the

desired DSO mode.

Each time you press (DSO), the mode changes as follows:

B 1 B 2 B 3 B Wide

off b

To cancel the DSO mode, select “off.” After three seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the balance (BAL)

You can adjust the sound balance from the left and right speakers.

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner,

CD, or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “BAL”

appears.

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3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to adjust

the balance.

After three seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the front and rear fader

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner,

CD, or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “F” for

the front speakers or “R” for the rear speakers appears.

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to adjust

the volume of front/rear speakers.

3 Select the desired frequency and level.

1 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to

select the cut-off frequency.

Each time you press (SEEK/AMS), the frequency changes as follows:

off y 78 Hz y 99 Hz y 125 Hz y 157 Hz y 198 Hz

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to

adjust the volume level .

The volume is adjustable by 1 dB steps from –12 dB to +12 dB.

4 Press (MENU) twice.

After three seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the cut-off frequency and the output volume level for the front/rear speakers

To match the characteristics of the installed speaker system, you can adjust the output volume level and the cut-off frequency of the speakers.

Cut-off frequency

Level

Frequency (Hz)

1 Press (MENU).

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)

repeatedly until “Front HPF” or “Rear HPF” appears, then press (ENTER).

4 Press (MENU) twice.

When the effect setting is complete, the normal playback mode appears.

Tip

When you lower the volume all the way down, “ATT” appears and the cut-off frequency is disabled.

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Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s)

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner,

CD, or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “SUB”

appears.

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to adjust

the volume level.

4 Press (MENU) twice.

After three seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Tip

When you lower the volume all the way down, “ATT” appears and the cut-off frequency of the subwoofer is disabled.

Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s)

To match the characteristics of the connected subwoofer(s), you can cut out the unwanted high and middle frequency signals entering the subwoofer(s). By setting the cut-off frequency (see the diagram below), the subwoofer(s) will output only low frequency signals so you can get a clearer sound image.

Cut-off frequency

Level

3 Select the desired frequency and level.

1 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to

select the desired frequency.

Each time you press (SEEK/AMS), the frequency changes as follows:

62 Hz y 78 Hz y 99 Hz y 125 Hz y 157 Hz y off

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to

adjust the desired volume level.

The volume is adjustable by 1 dB steps from –12 dB to +12 dB.

4 Press (MENU) twice.

After the frequency setting is complete, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Tip

When you lower the volume all the way down, “ATT” appears and the cut-off frequency is disabled.

Listening to each programme source in its registered DSO

— Source Sound Memory (SSM)

Each time you return to the same source, you can hear the same DSO menu and equalizer curve registered for that source, even after changing the programme source or turning the unit off and then on again.

Frequency (Hz)

1 Press (MENU).

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)

repeatedly until “SUB LPF” appears, then press (ENTER).

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Selecting the spectrum analyzer

Other Functions

The sound signal level is displayed on a spectrum analyzer. You can select a display pattern from 1 to 6, or the automatic display mode.

Mode Display patterns

SA 1

SA 2

SA 3

SA 4

SA 5

SA 6

off Cancel

SA Auto All of these display patterns

appear one by one automatically.

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner,

CD, or MD).

2 Press (MENU).

You can also control this unit with the rotary commander (option).

Labeling the rotary commander

Depending on how you mount the rotary commander, attach the appropriate label as shown in the illustration below.

SOUND

MODE

DSPL

MODE

SOUND

3 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)

repeatedly until “SA” appears.

4 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly

to select the desired setting.

Each time you press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS), the setting changes as follows:

B SA 1 B … SA 6

SA Auto b SA off b

5 Press (ENTER).

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Using the rotary commander

The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. You can control also an optional CD/MD unit with the rotary commander.

By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons)

(SOURCE)

(MODE)

Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows:

Tuner t CD* t MD* t TV*

* If the corresponding optional equipment is

not connected, this item will not appear.

Pressing (MODE) changes the operation in the following ways:

• Tuner: FM1 t FM2 t FM3 t AM1 t AM2

• CD unit*: CD1 t CD2 t …

• MD unit*: MD1 t MD2 t …

• TV/Video*: TV1 t TV2 t AUX

* If the corresponding optional equipment is

not connected, the item will not appear.

By rotating the control (the SEEK/AMS control)

Rotate the control momentarily and release it to:

•Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate and hold the control until you locate the specific point in a track, then release it to start playback.

•Tune in stations automatically. Rotate and hold the control to find a specific station.

By pushing in and rotating the control (the PRESET/DISC control)

Push in and rotate the control to:

•Receive the stations memorized on the number buttons.

•Change the disc.

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Other operations

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Press (ATT) to attenuate the sound.

OFF

Press (OFF) to turn off the unit.

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

Press (SOUND) to adjust the volume and sound menu.

Press (DSPL) to display the memorized names.

Tip

If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for two seconds to turn off the clock indication after turning off the engine.

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of controls is factoryset as shown below.

To increase

To decrease

Press (SOUND) for two seconds while pushing the VOL control.

Tip

You can also change the operative direction of these controls with the unit (see “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 29).

Attenuating the sound

Press (ATT) on the rotary commander or the card remote commander.

“ATT on” flashes momentarily.

To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again.

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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Changing the sound and display settings

The following items can be set:

SET

•Clock (page 10)

•Beep - to turn on or off the beeps.

•RM (Rotary Commander) - to change the

operative direction of the controls of the rotary commander. — Select “norm” to use the rotary

commander as the factory-set position.

— Select “rev” when you mount the rotary

commander on the right side of the steering column.

•Multi language (language selection) - to change the display language to English, French, or Spanish.

•D.Info (Dual Information) - to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (on) or to display the information alternately (off).

DIS

•SA (Spectrum Analyzer) - to change the display pattern of the equalizer display.

•Dimmer - to change the brightness of the display. — Select “Auto” to dim the display only

when you turn the lights on.

— Select “on” to dim the display. — Select “off” to deactivate Dimmer.

•Contrast - to adjust the contrast if the

indications in the display are not recognisable because of the unit’s installed position.

•M.Dspl (Motion display) - to turn the motion display to 1, 2 , or off.

•A.Scrl (Auto Scroll) (page 13)

1 Press (MENU).

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)

repeatedly until the desired item appears.

Each time you press (–) side of (DISC/PRST), the item changes as follows:

Example:

Clock t Beep t RM t Multi language t D.Info t SA t Dimmer t Contrast t M.Dspl t A.Scrl t Local t Mono t IF t EQ Tune t Front HPF t Rear HPF t SUB LPF t Name edit t NameDel t BTM

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

Tip

You can easily switch among categories (“SET”, “DIS”, “P/M”, “SND” and “EDT”) by pressing

and holding either side of (DISC/PRST) for two seconds.

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select

the desired setting (Example: “on” or “off”).

4 Press (ENTER).

After the mode setting is complete, the display returns to normal playback mode.

SND

•EQ Tune (Equalizer tuning) - to adjust the frequency and volume level of the equalizer curve.

•Front HPF (High pass filter for the front preoutput) - to select the cut-off frequency of the front pre-output.

•Rear HPF (High pass filter for the rear preoutput) - to select the cut-off frequency of the rear pre-output.

•SUB LPF (Low pass filter for the subwoofer output) - to select the cut-off frequency of the subwoofer output.

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TV/Video

Memorizing TV channels automatically

You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV monitor to this unit.

Watching the TV

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”

appears.

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)

repeatedly to select the desired TV band.

Watching a video

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”

appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select “Video

1.”

Playback the video.

Note

“Video 2” appears if the VIDEO 2 terminal of the TV monitor is selected.

The unit selects the TV channels with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their frequency.

Caution

When tuning in a station while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”

appears.

2 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) until “Auto Mem” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

The unit stores TV channels in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Notes

• The unit does not store TV channels with weak signals. If only a few TV channels can be received, some number buttons will remain empty.

• When a preset number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing TV channels from the one currently displayed.

Memorizing only the desired TV channels

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You can store up to 6 channels on the number buttons in the order of your choice.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”

appears.

2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune

in the TV channel you want to store on each number button.

3 Press and hold the desired number

button ((1) to (6)) until you hear a beep sound.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

If you try to store another channel on the same number button, the previously stored channel will be erased.

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