6 OFF button
7 VOL (+/–) buttons
8 MODE button
9 LIST button*
0 DISC/PRESET (M/m) buttons
qa ENTER button*
qs ATT button
* Not available for this model
Note
If the unit is turned off by pressing (OFF) for 2 seconds, 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
Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details on how to replace the batteries (page 15).
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Precautions
Notes on discs
•If your car was parked in direct sunlight,
allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
•Power aerials will extend automatically
while the unit is operating.
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 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.
•To keep the disc clean, do not touch the
surface. Handle the disc by its edge.
•Keep your discs in their cases or disc
magazines when not in use. Do not subject
the discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid
leaving them in parked cars or on
dashboards/rear trays.
•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 CDs.
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•Before playing, clean the discs with a
commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe
each disc from the centre 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
•You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CDRWs (rewritable CDs) designed for audio use
on this unit.
Look for these marks to distinguish CD-Rs/
CD-RWs for audio use.
Getting Started
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
These marks denote that a disc is not for
audio use.
•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/CD-RW that is not
finalized*.
* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW
disc to be played on the audio CD player.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock
setting and some stored contents.
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Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
If you connect an optional amplifier and do not
use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will
be deactivated.
1 Press (OFF)*.
CD/MD playback or radio reception stops
(the key illumination and display remain
on).
* If your car has no ACC position on the
ignition switch, be sure to turn the unit off by
pressing (OFF) for 2 seconds to avoid car
battery drain.
2 Press (RELEASE), then pull it off towards
you.
(OFF)
Attaching the front panel
Attach part A of the front panel to part B of
the unit as illustrated and push the left side
into position until it clicks.
A
B
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the
front panel.
(RELEASE)
Notes
• If you detach the panel while the unit is still
turned on, the power will turn off automatically
to prevent the speakers from being damaged.
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the
front panel and its display window.
• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in
parked cars or on dashboards/rear trays.
Tip
When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
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Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.
The hour indication flashes.
1 Turn the VOL control dial to set the
hour.
2 Press (SEL).
The minute indication flashes.
3 Turn the VOL control dial to set the
minute.
2 Press (DSPL).
The clock starts. After the clock setting is
completed, the display returns to normal
play mode.
In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you
can also control an external CD/MD unit.
Only one optional CD/MD unit can be
connected.
Playing a disc
(With this unit)
Insert the disc (labeled side up).
Playback starts automatically.
If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “CD” appears to start
playback.
ToDo this
Stop playbackPress (OFF).
Eject the discPress Z.
Skip tracksTurn the SEEK/AMS
– Automaticcontrol dial.
Music Sensor[once for each track]
Fast-forward/Turn the SEEK/AMS
reversecontrol dial.
– Manual Search [hold to desired point]
Notes
• When the last track on the disc is over, playback
restarts from the first track of the disc.
• With an optional unit connected, playback of the
same source will continue on to the optional CD/
MD unit.
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(With optional unit)
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD” or “MD.”
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the
desired unit appears.
Playback starts.
ToPress
Skip discs(1) (DISC –) or
– Disc selection(2) (DISC +)
Tip
With the optional MG Memory Stick System-up
Player MGS-X1 connected to this unit, press
(SOURCE) to select “MD,” then press (MODE) to
select the unit number of the MD (MD1 or MD2,
etc.).
Display items
Source
Displayable items
• Clock
• Track number/Elapsed playing time
ToPress
Switch display(DSPL)
item
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
The disc in the main unit will repeat a track or
the entire disc when it reaches the end. For
repeat play, you can select:
•REP 1 — to repeat a track.
•REP 2* — to repeat a disc.
* Available only when an optional CD/MD unit is
connected.
During playback, press (3) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
“REP” indicator is displayed.
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, press (3)
(REP) repeatedly until “REP” indicator
disappears.
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.
* Available only when an optional CD/MD unit is
connected.
During playback, press (4) (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
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“SHUF” indicator is displayed.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, press (4)
(SHUF) repeatedly until “SHUF” indicator
disappears.
Radio
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
Storing stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals within the selected band, and stores
them in the order of their frequency.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
radio.
Display items
The following items can be displayed.
Band
Displayable items
• Clock
• Preset number/Frequency
ToPress
Switch display(DSPL)
item
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press (BTM) for 2 seconds.
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons. A beep
sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
• If only a few stations can be received due to
weak signals, some number buttons will retain
their former settings.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the
unit starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
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Storing only the desired
stations
You can manually preset the desired stations
on any chosen number button.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Turn the SEEK/AMS control dial to tune
in the station that you want to store.
If preset tuning does not work
— Automatic tuning/Local Seek Mode
Automatic tuning:
Turn the SEEK/AMS control dial to search
for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Turn the SEEK/AMS control dial
until the desired station is received.
Local Seek Mode:
If the automatic tuning stops too
frequently, press (SENS) repeatedly until
“LCL” indicator appears.
4 Press 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.
Receiving the stored
stations
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on
which the desired station is stored.
“LCL” indicator is displayed.
Only the stations with relatively strong
signals will be tuned in.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want
to listen to, turn the SEEK/AMS control dial until
the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press (SENS)
repeatedly until “MONO” indicator
appears.
“MONO” indicator is displayed.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
To return to normal, press (SENS) again.
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