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Bedienungsanleitung
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For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
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En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexi ons, consu lter le manuel d’installatio n/
raccordement fourni.
Per l’installazione e i collegamenti, fare riferimento al manuale di istruzioni per
l’installazione e i collegamenti in dotazione.
Zie voor het monteren en aansluiten van het apparaat de bijgeleverde handleiding “Installatie
In menu mode, the currently selectable button(s) of
these 4 are indicated with a “ v” in the display.
Tip
See “Replacing the lithium battery” on page 27 for details
on how to replace the batteries.
+
DISC
SOURCE
–
DISC
(DISC)
+
SEEK
(SEEK)
–
(,):to select
rightwards/
>
Refer to the pages listed for details.
a SCRL button 10
b DSPL/PTY (display mode change)
button 10, 12, 18
c Number buttons
(1) REP 11
(2) SHUF 11
T o store stations/receive stored stations.
d DSO button 24
e MENU button
To display th e m enus.
f SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD*
AUX*
2
) button
T o select the source.
g SEEK (</,) buttons
To skip tracks, fast-forward, reverse a track,
tune in stations automatically, find a station
manually, and select a setting.
h SOUND button 21, 24, 25
i OFF (Stop/Power off) button8, 9, 26
j VOL buttons (+/–) 16
To turn up or down the volume.
4
k AF button 15, 17
l TA button 16, 17
m MODE button
To change the operation.
n EQ7 button 23
o LIST button 13, 14
p DISC (M/m) buttons
T o receive preset stations, change the disc*
3
,
skip albums*4, and select a menu.
1
q ENTER button
/
To ent er a se tting.
r A TT button 21
*1 When an optional MD unit is connected.
*2 Available only when an optional Sony portable
device connected to BUS AUDIO IN of the unit. You
cannot connect any optional CD/MD units at the
same time.
*3 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected.
*4 Available only when optional CD unit with the MP3
file control function is connected, and MP3 file is
played.
Main unit
VOL
SOURCE
a SOURCE button
b Receptor f or the card remote
commander and rotary commander
c Z (eject) button (locat ed on the front side
of the unit, behind the front panel) 9
d Display window
e OPEN button 8, 9
f RESET button(located on the front side of
the unit, behind the front panel) 7
g VOL (+/–) buttons
h OFF button*
OFF
CDX-CA900
* Warning when installing in a car without
an ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition switch
After turning off the ignition, be sure to press
(OFF) for 2 seconds to turn off the clock
display.
Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off
and this causes battery drain.
Note
If the unit is turned off by pressing (OFF) for 2
seconds, the unit cannot be operated with the
card remote commander or the rotary
commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is
pressed or a disc is inserted to activate the unit.
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Precautions
Notes on discs
• If your car has bee n parked in direct sunl ight,
allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
• Power aerial will extend automatically while
the unit is operating.
• While driving, do not use the CUSTOM FILE
feature or any other functions which may divert
your attention from the road.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in this
manual, please co nsult your nearest Sony dealer.
Moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture
condensation ma y 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 th e
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 ed ge.
• Keep your discs in their cases or disc
magazines when not in use.
Do not subject the discs to heat/high
temperature. Avoid lea ving th em in pa rk ed cars
or on dashboards/rear trays.
• Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky
ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning
when used, caus in g a m alfunction, or may rui n
the disc.
• Do not use any discs wit h l abels or stickers
attached.
The following malfunctions may result from
using such discs:
– Inability to eject a disc (due to a labell or
sticker peeling off and jamming the eject
mechanism).
– Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g.,
playback skippin g, or n o pl ayback) due to
heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a
disc to warp.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) c annot be played on thi s unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do
not use such discs.
• You cannot play 8 cm CD s.
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• Before playin g, cl ean the discs with a
commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe
each disc from the centre out. Do not use
solvents such as ben zine, thinner , co mmercially
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 di st i nguish CD-Rs/
CD-RWs for audio use.
These marks denote that a disc is not for audio
use.
Getting Started
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.
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 stored contents.
• Some CD-Rs / C D -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*.
* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW
disc to be played on the audio CD player.
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Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front pa nel 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 wi ll 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 (OPEN), then slid e t he front
panel to the right, and gently pull out
the left end of the front panel.
1
2
Notes
• If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned
on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent
the speakers from being damaged.
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and its display window.
• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked
car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
Tip
When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
Attaching the front panel
Place 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 i nsert a CD) to
operate the unit.
A
B
x
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
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Setting the clock
The clock uses a 24-ho ur di gi t al indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1 Press (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until “Clock” appears.
1 Press (ENTER).
The hour indication flashes.
2 Press M or m to set the hour.
3 Press ,.
The minute indication flashes.
4 Press M or m to set the minute.
2 Press (MENU) twice.
The clock starts. After the clock setting is
completed, the display return s to normal play
mode.
Tips
• You can set the clo ck automatically with the RDS
feature (page 18).
• When D.Info mode is set to on, the time is always
displayed (page 22).
CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you
can also control external CD (MP3 playable CD)/
MD units. If you connect optional MP3 playable
CD units (eg., MP3 CD changer), you can p la y
MP3 files; compressed audio files (tracks ) with
quality of sound.
Note
If you connect an optional CD (MP3 playable CD) unit
with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information
will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT
disc.
Playing a disc
(With this unit)
1 Press (OPEN) and inse r t the disc
(labelled side up).
2 Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly unt il “C D ” appears to start pla yback.
ToPress
Stop playback(OFF)
Eject the disc(OPEN) then Z
Skip tracks
– Automatic
Music Sensor
Fast-forward/
reverse
– Manual Search
(SEEK) (./>)
[once for each track]
(SEEK) (m/M)
[hold to desired point]
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Notes
• While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if
< or , is pressed, playback skips to the last/first
track of the disc.
• 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.
(With optional unit)
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD” or “MD (MS*
1
).”
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the
desired unit appears.
Playback starts.
ToPress
Skip discs
–Disc selection
Skip albums*
–Albums selection
*1 MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1
*2 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
Albums are folders of a CD containing MP3 files.
Cautions when connecting MGS-X1 and MD unit(s)
This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit.
• When you want to pla y MGS- X1, pre ss (SOURCE) to
select “MS” or “MD.” If “MS” appears in the source
display, MGS-X1 starts to play. If “MD” appears in
the source display, press (MODE) to select “MS,” to
start playback.
• When you want to pla y an M D uni t, press (SOURCE)
to select “MD” or “MS.” If your desired MD unit
appears in the source display, it starts to play. If “MS”
or another MD unit appears in the source display,
press (MODE) to select your desired MD unit, to
start playback.
Notes when connecting MP3 playable CD unit(s)
• If a disc with no MP3 files (tracks) is inserted, “NO
Music” appears in the display and playback of the
next disc starts.
• Before playing a track, this unit reads all track and
album information on the disc. Depending on the
track structure, it may take more than a minute
before playback begins. During this time, “Read” is
displayed. Please wait for play to start automatically
when the reading is complete.
(DISC) (+) or (DISC) (–)
[once for each d is c]
2
(DISC) (+) or (DISC) (–)
[hold to desired po int]
Display items
When the disc/album/track changes, any
prerecorded title*
automatically displayed (if the Auto Scroll
function is set to “on,” names exceeding 12
characters will be scrolled (page 22)).
MDLP display*
LP2: LP2 playback
LP4: LP4 playback
Source
Displayable items
• Disc name*
• Track name*
• Album name*1*
•ID3 tag*1*
ToPress
Switch display
item
Scroll display item (SCRL)
*1 When pressing (DSPL/PTY), “NO Disc Name”, “NO
Album Na me”, or “NO Track Name” indicates that
there is no disc name, album name, or track name
and “NO ID3 Ta g” i n di ca t es t h at t h er e i s no I D 3 ta g.
*2 Available only when optional MD unit with the
MDLP function is connected, and an MDLP disc is
played.
*3 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
*4 If the disc has been labelled by this unit using the
CUSTOM FILE function, Disc Memo is displayed
preferentially.
*5 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.
Notes
• Some characters cannot be displayed. Characters
and signs which cannot be displayed appear as “ *.”
• For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very
many characters, information may not scroll.
• This unit cannot display the artist name for each
track o f a CD TEXT disc or an album.
Tip
When A.Scroll (Auto Scroll) is set to off and the disc/
album/track name is changed, the disc/album/track
name or ID3 tag does not scroll.
1
of the new disc/albu m/track is
2
Track number
Disc/Album*
number
3
3
1*4
/Artis t n ame*
1
3
Elapsed
playing time
(DSPL/PTY)
Clock
5
10
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
The disc in the main unit will re p eat a track , the
entire album, or the en tire disc when it reac hes
the end. For repeat pl ay, you can select:
•REP
····Track — to repeat a track.
•REP
····Album*
•REP
·····Disc*
*1 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
*2 Available only when one or more optional CD/MD
units are connected.
During playback, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Repeat Play starts .
To return to normal play mode, select
“REP
······off.”
1
— to repeat an album.
2
— to repeat a disc.
Playing tracks in random
order
— Shuffle Play
You can select:
• SHUF
···Album*
an album in th e current o ptional C D unit with
the MP3 file control functi on i n r andom order.
• SHUF
····Disc — to play the tracks on the
current disc in random order.
• SHUF
·Changer*
current optional CD (MD) unit in random
order.
• SHUF
·····All*
the connected CD (MD ) units (including thi s
unit) in random orde r.
*1 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
*2 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD)
units are connected.
*3 Available only when one or more optional CD units,
or two or more optional MD units are connected.
During playback, press (2) (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Shuffl e Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select
“SHUF
·····off.”
Note
“SHUF·····All” will not shuffle tracks between CD units
and MD units.
1
— to play the MP3 files on
2
— to play the tracks in the
3
— to play all the tracks in all
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Labelling a CD
— Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the
CUSTOM FILE function)
You can label each dis c w i th a custom name
(Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters
for a disc. If you la bel a CD , you can locate the
disc by name (page 13).
1 Start playing the disc you want to label
in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE
function.
2 Press (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until “Name Edit” appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
The unit will repeat the disc during the
labelling procedure.
4 Enter the characters.
1 Press M or m repeatedly to select
the desired character.
A y B y C ... y 0 y 1 y 2 ...
y + y – y
*1 (blank space)
2 Press , after locating the desired
character.
If you press <, you can move back to the
left.
3 Repeat st eps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
5 Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to no rmal CD play mode .
... y *1 yA
*
Tips
• Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a
name.
• There is another way to start labelling a CD: Press
(LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2
and 3. You can also complete the operation by
pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5.
• You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM
FILE function if that unit is connected along with a
CD unit that has the function. The Disc Memo will be
stored in the memory of the CD unit with the
CUSTOM FILE function.
Note
REP····Track/shuffle play is suspended until the Name
Edit is complete.
Viewing the Disc Memo
As a display item, the D is c Memo always takes
priority over any ori gina l CD TEXT information.
ToPress
View(DSPL) during CD/CD
Tip
To find out about other items that can be d isplayed,
see page 10.
TEXT disc playbac k
Erasing the Disc Memo
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD.”
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
CD unit storing the Disc Memo.
3 Press (MENU), th en press M or m
repeatedly until “Name Delete”
appears.
4 Press (ENTER).
The stored names will appear.
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
disc name you want to erase.
6 Press (ENTER) for 2 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 play mode.
Notes
• When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased,
the original CD TEXT infor mat ion is displ ayed.
• If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase,
try selecting a different CD unit in step 2.
• If you have already erased all of the Disc Memo, the
unit returns to normal CD play mode in step 4.
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Locating a disc by name
— List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT/
CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit)
Y ou can use this function for discs that have been
assigned custom names*
2
discs*
.
*1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you
assign a name for a CD (page 12) or an MD.
*2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when
you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD
TEXT function.
1 Press (LIST).
The name assigned to the current disc appears
in the display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly until you find
the desired disc.
3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.
Note
Some letters cannot be displayed (exception: Disc
Memo).
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or for CD TEXT
Radio
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW).
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
“TUNER.”
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until “BTM” appears.
4 Press (ENTER).
A beep sounds whe n th e 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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Receiving the stored stations
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“TUNER.”
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6))
on which the desired station is stored.
Tip
Press
M or m to receive the stations in the order they
are stored in the memory (Preset Search function).
If preset tuning does not work
Press < or , to search for the
station (automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat until the desired station is
received.
Tips
• If automatic tuning stops too frequently, turn on the
Local Seek to limit seek to stations with stronger
signals (see “Changing the sound and display
settings” on page 22).
• If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold
approximate frequency, then press
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).
< or , to locate the
< or ,
Storing only the desired
stations
You can manually pre set the desired stations on
any chosen number butto n.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“TUNER.”
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press < or , to tune in the station
that you want to store.
4 Press the desired number button ((1)
to (6)) for 2 seconds until “MEM”
appears in the source display.
The number button indication appears in the
display.
Note
If you try to st or e a no t her s t at io n o n t he same n um be r
button, the previously stored station will be erased.
Tuning in a station through a
list
— List-up
If FM stereo reception is poor
Select monaural reception mode
(see “Changing th e sound and display
settings” on pag e 22).
The sound improves, but bec om es monaural
(“ST” disappears).
Tip
If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to off
(page 24).
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1 During radio reception, press (LIST)
momentarily.
The frequency or the name assigned to the
current station appears in the display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly until you find
the desired station.
If no name is assigned to the selected station,
the frequency appea rs in the display.
3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the desired
station.
RDS
Overview of RDS
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send in audible digital information along
with the regular radio programme sig nal. For
example, one of the following will be displayed
upon receiving a station with RDS capability.
Frequency
Preset number
Clock
Automatic retuning for best
reception results
— AF function
The alternati ve frequencies (AF) function allows
the radio to always tu ne into the area’s strongest
signal for the station you are listen i n g t o.
Frequencies change automatically.
98.5 MHz
Station
96.0 MHz
Radio ban d
Programm type
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:
• Automatic retu ning of a progra mme, helpful
during long-dis tance drives. — AF t page 15
• Receiving traffic announc em ents, even
when enjoyin g another programme/source. —
TA t page 16
• Selecting statio ns by the type of
programme. — PTY t page 17
• Automatic clock time setting. — CT t page
18
Notes
• Depending on the country or region, not all of the
RDS functions are available.
• RDS may not work if the signal strength is too weak
or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting
RDS data.
102.5 MHz
1 Select an FM station (page 13).
2 Press (AF) repeatedly until
“AF········on” appears.
The unit starts sear ching for an alterna tive
frequency with a stronger signal in the same
network.
If “NO AF” flashes, the currently tuned
station does not ha ve an alternative frequenc y.
Note
When there is no alternative frequency in the area or
when you do not need to search for one, turn the AF
function off by selecting “AF·······off.”
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For stations without alternative
frequencies
Press < or , while the station name
is flashing (within 8 se conds).
The unit starts searching for another
frequency with th e same PI (Programme
Identification) dat a (“PI Seek” appears).
If the unit cannot find the same PI, the unit
returns to the previously selected frequency.
Staying with one regional programme
When the AF function is on: this unit’s factory
setting restricts reception to a specific region, so
you won’t be switched to another regional station
with a stronger frequency .
If you lea ve this region al programme’s reception
area and wou l d li ke to take adv antage of the
whole AF function, select “Regional·off” from
the Menu (page 22).
Note
This function does not work in the United Kingdom
and in some other areas.
Local Link function
(United Kingdom only)
This function enables you to select other local
stations in the area, even if they are not stored on
your number button s.
1 Press a number button ((1) to (6))
that has a local station stored on it.
2 Within 5 seconds, press the number
button of the local station again.
3 Repeat this procedure until the
desired local station is rec ei ve d .
Receiving traffic
announcements
— TA/TP
By activating the Traffic Announcement (TA)
and Traffic Programme (TP), you can
automatically receive FM station broadcast
traffic announcements as they occur. These
settings function regar dl ess of the current FM
programme/source, CD/MD; the unit switches
back to the origin al source when the bullet in is
over.
Press (TA) repeatedly until
“TA········on” appears.
The unit starts searching for traffic
information stations.
“TP” indica tes re cept i on o f su ch st at ion s, and
“TA” flashes dur i ng an actual traffic
announcement. The unit will continue
searching for stations available with TP if
“NO TP” is indicated.
To cancel all traffic announcements, select
“TA·······off.”
ToPress
Cancel current
announcement
Tip
You can also cancel a current announcement by
pressing (SOURCE) or (MODE).
Presetting the volume level of traffic
announcements
You can preset the volume level of the traffic
announcements so you won’t miss hearing them .
(TA)
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1 Press (VOL) to adjust the desired
volume level.
2 Press (TA) for 2 seconds.
“TA” appears and the setting is stored.
Receiving emergency announcements
If either AF or TA is on, the unit will switch to
emergency announcements, if one comes in
while listening to an FM station or CD/MD.
Presetting RDS stations with
AF and TA setting
When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores
each station’s AF/TA setting (on/off) as well as
its frequency. You can select a diff erent setting
(for AF, TA, or both) for individual pres et
stations, or the same setting for all preset
stations. If you preset stations with “AF···· ····on,”
the unit automatically stores stations with the
strongest radio signal.
Presetting the same setting for all
preset stations
1 Select an FM band (page 13).
2 Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select
“AF········on” and/or “T A········on.”
Note that selecting “AF·······off” and
“TA·······off” applies to non-RDS stations as
well as RDS stations.
3 Press (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until “BTM” appears.
4 Press (ENTER) until “BTM” flashes.
Presetting different settings for each
preset station
1 Select an FM band, and tune in the
desired station (page 14) .
2 Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select
“AF········on” and/or “T A········on.”
3 Press the desired numb er button ((1)
to (6)) until “MEM” appears.
Repeat from ste p 1 t o preset other stations.
Tuning in stations by
programme type
— PTY
You can tune in a station by selecting the type of
programme you would like to listen to.
Programme typesDisplay
NewsNews
Current AffairsAffairs
InformationInfo
SportsSport
EducationEducate
DramaDrama
CultureCulture
ScienceScience
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Note
You cannot use this function in some countries where
no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is available.
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1 Press (DSPL/PTY) during FM reception
until “PTY” appears.
The current programme type name appears if
the station is transmitting PTY data.
“--------” appears if the received station is not
an RDS station, or if RDS data is not
received.
2 Press M or m repeatedly until the
desired programme type appears.
The programme t ypes appear in the order
shown in the table.
“NO Documen t ” appears if the programme
type is not specified in the RDS d a ta.
3 Press (ENTER).
The unit starts searching for a station
broadcasting the selected programme type.
Setting the clock
automatically
— CT
The CT (Clock Time) data from RDS
transmission sets the clock automatically.
1
During radi o r eception, press
then press
“CT·······off” appears.
M
or m repeatedly until
2 Press , repeatedly until “CT········on”
appears.
The clock is set.
3 Press (ENTER) to return to the normal
display.
To cancel the CT function, select “CT·······off” in
step 2.
Notes
• The CT function may not work even though an RDS
station is being received.
• There might be a difference between the time set by
the CT function and the actual time.
(MENU)
,
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Other Functions
You can also control the unit (and optional CD/
MD units) with the rotary commander.
RM-X6S (supplied)
RM-X4S (optional)
Using the rotary commander
RM-X6S (supplied)
First, put a supplied lithium battery CR2032 in
the rotary commander.
See “Replacing the lithium battery” on page 27,
and “Notes on lithium battery” on page 27 for
details about how to install the lithium bat ter y.
1
3
3
B
C
4
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mM
2
+
DISC
PUSH
SOURCE
DISC
-
6
5
A
D
a ATT button
Attenuate sound.
b OFF button*
1
Stop playback or radio reception.
c A VOL (volume) control
Rotate to adjust the volume.
B SOURCE control
Press to change the source.
(Radio/CD/MD*
2
/AUX*3)
C ./> control
Press to:
– tune in station automatically.
– skip tracks on the disc.*
2
Press and hold to:
– find a station manually.
– fast-forward/reverse a track.
D DISC +/– control
Press to:
– receive preset stations.
– change the disc.*
Press and hold to:
– change the album.*
2
4
d MODE button
Change operation (Radio band/CD unit/
2
MD*
unit)
e Infrared emitter
The rotary commander emits infr ared rays in
the direction of the dial setting.
f Infrared rays dial
Rotate the dial to change the direction of
infrared rays.
*1 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for
2 seconds to turn off the clock indication after
tuning off the ignition.
*2 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is
connected.
*3 Avilable only when an optional Sony portable
device connected to BUS AUDIO IN of the unit.
You cannot connect any optional CD/MD units at
the same time.
*4 Available only when optional CD unit with the MP3
file control function is connected, and an MP3 file is
played.
AB
C
D
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RM-X4S (optional)
First, attach the appropriate label depending on
how you want to mount the rotary commander.
The rotary commander works by pressing
buttons and/or rotatin g con tro ls.
By rotating the control
SEEK/AMS
control
SOUND
MODE
DSPL
MODE
SOUND
DSPL
By pressing buttons
(SOUND)
(SOURCE)
Rotate the VOL control
to adjust the volume.
PressTo
(SOURCE)Change source
(ATT)
(DSPL)
(radio/CD/MD*
(MODE)
(OFF)
1
/AUX*2)/
Power on
(MODE)Change operation
(radio band/CD unit/MD*
unit)
(ATT)Attenuate sound
3
(OFF)*
Stop playback or radio
reception/Power off
(SOUND)Adjust the sound menu
(DSPL)Change the display item*
Rotate and release to:
– Skip tracks.
– Tune in stations automatically.
Rotate, hold, and release to:
– Fast-forward/reverse a t ra ck.
– Find a station manually.
By pushing in and rotating the control
OFF
PRESET/DISC
control
Push in and rotate the control to:
– Receive preset stations.
– Change the disc.*
During playback of a CD containing MP3
1
Files*
5
1
Push in and repeat rotating quickly to:
– Change discs one by one .
Push in, then rotate and hold to:
– Change albums.
*1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is
connected.
*2 Available only when an optional Sony portable
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device connected to BUS AUDIO IN of the unit. You
cannot connect any optional CD/MD units at the
same time.
*3 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for
2 seconds to turn off the clock indication after
turning off the ignition.
*4 When using the RDS function, you can press
(DSPL) to show “PTY” in the display.Then you can
only use your master unit or card remote
commander to receive the PTY data.
*5 Available only when optional CD unit with the MP3
file control function is connected, and an MP3 file is
played.
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Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of controls is factory-se t
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 rev erse the operative direction.
Press (SOUND) for 2 seconds while
pushing the VOL control.
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust th e bass, treble, balance, fader,
and subwoofer volume.
1 Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
Each time you press (SOUND), the item
changes as follows:
BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t
BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t
SUB (subwoofer volume)
2 Adjust the selected ite m by pressing
< or ,.
Note
Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.
Quickly attenuating the
sound
(With the rota ry commander or the card
remote commander)
Press (ATT).
“ ATT·······on” appears in the display
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
— Menu
The following items can be set:
(Set Up)
• Clock (page 9)
• CT (Clock Time) (page 18 )
• Beep — to turn the beeps on or off.
• AUX-A (page 26) — to turn the AUX source
display on or off.
(Display)
• D.Info (Dual Information) — to displ ay t he
clock and the play mode at the same time (on).
• SA (Spectrum A nalyzer) (page 25) — to
change the displa y pattern of the sound sig nal
level.
• 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 the Dimm er.
• Contrast — to adjust the contrast if the
indications on the dis pl ay are not recognizable
because of the unit’s installation position.
• A.Scroll (Auto Scroll)
– Select “on” to scroll all automatically
displayed names exceeding 12 characters.
– When Auto scroll is set to off and the disc/
album/track is changed, the disc/album/track
name or ID3 tag do es not scroll.
•Demo
– Select “on” to activate the Demo display.
The Demo display will appear about 10
seconds after the unit is turne d off.
(Sound)
• EQ7 Tune (page 23) — to adjust the equalizer
curve.
• HPF (High pass filter) (page 24)
• LPF (Low pass filter) (page 25)
• Loudness — to enjoy bass and treble even at
low volumes. The bass and treble will be
reinforced.
• AUX Level (page 26) — to adjust the volume
level of connected auxiliary equipment.
1 Press (MENU).
To set A.Scroll, press (MENU) during CD/
MD playback.
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 (MENU).
After the mode setting is completed, the
display returns to n ormal play mode.
Note
The displayed item will differ depending on the source.
Tip
You can easily switch among categories by pressing
M or m for 2 seconds.
(Play Mode)
• Local on/off (Local seek mode) (pag e 14)
– Select “on” to only tu ne into stations with
stronger signals.
• Mono on/off (Mona u r al mode) (page 14)
– Select “on” to hear FM stereo broadcast s in
monaural. Select “off” to return to normal
mode.
• Regional on/off (pag e 16)
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Setting the equalizer (EQ7)
You can select an equalizer curve for 7 m usic
types (Vocal, Club, Jazz, New Age, Rock,
Custom, Xplod, a nd off (equalizer off)).
You can store and adj ust the equalizer se tti n gs
for frequency and l evel.
You can store the E Q 7 setting for each source.
Selecting the equalizer curve
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a desired
source.
2 Press (EQ7) repeatedly until the
desired equalizer curve appears.
Each time you pr ess (EQ7), the item
changes.
To cancel the equalizing effect, select “off.”
After 3 seconds, the display returns to the
normal playba ck m ode.
Adjusting the equalizer curve
1 Press (MENU).
2 Press M or m repeatedly until “EQ7
Tune” appears, then press (ENTER).
3 Press < or , to select the desired
equalizer curve, then press (ENTER).
Each time you press < or ,, the item
changes.
4 Select the desired frequency and level.
1 Press < or , to select the desired
frequency.
Each time you press < or ,, the
frequency changes.
62Hz y 157Hz y 396Hz y 1.0kHz
y 2.5kHz y 6.3kHz y 16kHz
2 Press M or m to adjust the desired
volume level.
The volume l evel is adjustable in 1 dB
steps from –10 dB to +10 dB.
To restore the factory-set equa lizer curve,
press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
5 Press (MENU) twice.
After the effect setting is complete, the
display returns to normal playback mo de.
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Setting the Dynamic
Soundstage Organizer (DSO)
Adjusting the front and rear
volume
If your speakers are i nstalled into the lower par t
of the doors, the so und will come from below
and may not be clear.
The DSO (Dynami c Soundstage Organizer )
function creates a more ambient sound as if there
were speakers above th e dashboard (virt ual
speakers).
You can store the DS O setting for each source.
DSO mode and image of virtual speakers
*3
*1
*1
*2
*4
*1 DSO 1
*2 DSO 2
*3 DSO 3
*4 DSO OFF
*3
*2
*4
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a desired
source.
2 Press (DSO) repeatedly until the
desired DSO setting appears.
Each time you press (DSO), the DSO setting
changes “DSO········1-3,” and “off.”
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a desired
source.
2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “FAD”
appears.
3 Press < or , repeatedly to adjust
the volume of fro n t/rear spea kers.
After 3 seconds, the display returns to the
normal playback mo de.
Adjusting the cut-off frequency for the
front/rear speaker s
To match the characteristics of th e installed
speaker system, you can select the cut- off
frequency of the speakers.
Cut-off frequency
Level
off
Frequency (Hz)
To cancel the DSO function, select
“DSO······ off.” After 3 second s, the display
returns to the normal playback mode.
Notes
• Depending on the type of car interior or type of
music, DSO may not have a desirable affect.
• If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to off.
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1 During playback or radio reception,
press (MENU).
2 Press M or m repeatedly until “HPF”
appears.
3 Press < or , to select the cut-off
frequency.
Each time you press < or ,, the frequency
changes as follows:
off (default setting)y 78Hz y 125Hz
4 Press (MENU).
After the frequency setting is complete, the
display returns to n ormal playback mod e.
Adjusting the volume of the
subwoofer(s)
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a desired
source.
2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “SUB”
appears.
3 < or , repeatedly to adjust the
volume.
After 3 seconds, the display returns to the
normal playba ck m ode.
Tip
The volume level is adjustable from –10 dB to +10 dB.
(Below –10 dB, “– ∞ dB” is displayed.)
Adjusting the cut-off frequency for the
subwoofer(s)
To match the characteristics of the connected
subwoofer(s), you can cut out the unwanted high
and middle frequency signals entering th e
subwoofer(s). By setting the cut-off frequency
(see the diagra m below), the subwoofer (s ) w ill
output only low frequency signals so you can get
a clearer sound image.
Cut-off frequency
Level
off
3 Press < or , to sel ect the cut-off
frequency.
Each time you press < or ,, the frequency
changes as follows:
off (default setting)y 125Hz y 78Hz
4 Press (MENU).
After the frequency setting is complete, the
display returns to normal playback mo de.
Selecting the spectrum
analyzer (SA)
The sound signal level is displayed on a spectrum
analyzer. You can select a disp l ay for 10 patterns
(SA·········1-9), of f (sp ectrum a nalyzer o f f), or the
automatic display mode where all the patterns
appear.
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a desired
source.
2 Press (MENU).
3 Press M or m repeatedly until “SA”
appears.
4 Press < or , to select the desired
setting.
5 Press (MENU).
After the setting is complete, the display
returns to normal playback mode.
Frequency (Hz)
1 During playback or radio reception,
press (MENU).
2 Press M or m repeatedly until “LPF”
appears.
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Connecting auxiliary audio
equipment
The unit’s AUX IN (external audio input)
terminal on this unit is also used as the BUS
AUDIO IN (audi o input) term inal.
You can listen to th e sound from your car
speakers by connecting an optional Sony
portable devices.
Note
If you connect an optional Sony CD/MD unit, you
cannot connect any portable devices and cannot
select “AUX.”
Selecting auxiliary equipment
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“AUX.”
Adjusting the volume level
You can adjust the volume for each connected
audio equipment.
1 Press (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until “AUX Level” appears.
2 Press (ENTER).
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select th e
desired volume level.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps
from –6 dB to +6 dB.
4 Press (MENU) twice.
After the setting is complete, the display
returns to normal playback mode.
Additional Information
Maintenance
Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one
matching the amperage rating st at ed 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 su ch a case, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Fuse (10 A)
Warning
Never use a fuse with an am perage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this
could damage the uni t.
Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the
connectors betw een the unit and the front panel
are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the
front panel (page 8) and clean the connectors
with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
To deactivate auxiliary equipment in
the music source display
1 Press (OFF).
CD/MD playback or radio reception stops
(the key illumination and display remain on).
2 Press (MENU).
3 Press M or m repeatedly until “AUX-
A·····on” appears.
4 Press , to select “AUX-A····off.”
5 Press (MENU).
To restore the indication, select “AUX-A·····on.”
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Main unit
Back of the front panel
Notes
• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the
connectors, and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers
or with any metal device.
Replacing the lithium battery
Under normal conditions, batteries will last
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the co ndi tions of use.)
When the batt ery bec omes wea k, th e rang e of the
card remote/ro t ary commander becomes shorter.
Replace the new lith ium battery. Use of any other
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
RM-X113: lithium battery CR2025
2 Removing th e battery
Press the side of the battery as illustrated,
then remove.
3 Inserting a battery
Insert the battery as illus trate d. Make sure th e
polarity of the battery is oriented in the
correct way.
CR2032
+ side up
x
CR2025
+ side up
RM-X6S: lithium battery CR2032
1 Opening the battery compartment lid
Hold the infrared adjusting dial and open the
battery compartment lid by rotating
anticlockwise with a coin.
Notes on lithium battery
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should th e battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.
• Be sure to obser ve th e correct polarity when
installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a shor t-circuit may occur.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
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Removing the unit
1 Remove the front cover
1 Detach the front panel (page 8).
2 Press the clip inside t he f ront cover
with a thin screwdriver.
3 Repeat st ep 2 for the other side.
2 Remove the unit
1 Use a thin screwdrive r t o pu sh i n
the clip on the left side of the unit,
then pull out the left side of the unit
until the catch clears the mounting.
4 mm
2 Repeat st ep 1 for the right side.
3 Slide the unit out of its mounting .
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Specifications
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio90 dB
Frequency response10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutterBelow measurable limit
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range87.50 – 108.00 MHz
Aerial terminalExternal aerial con nector
Intermediate frequency10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Usable sensitivity8 dBf
Selectivity75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio66 dB (stereo),
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Separation35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response30 – 15,000 Hz
Tone controlsBass ±8 dB at 100 Hz
Loudness+8 dB at 100 Hz
Power requirements12 V DC car battery
Dimensions
Mounting dimensions
MassApprox. 1.3 kg
Supplied accessoriesCard remote commander (1)
Optional accessoriesRotary commander
Optional equipmentCD changer (6 discs)
Note
This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier
or an equalizer.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Subwoofer output (mono)
Power aerial relay control
terminal
Power amplifier control
terminal
terminal
Illumination control termin al
BUS control input terminal
BUS audio input or AUX IN
terminal
Remote controller input
connector
Aerial input termina l
Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
+2 dB at 10 kHz
(negative earth)
Approx. 178 × 50 × 179 mm
(w/h/d)
Approx
. 182
×
(w/h/d)
Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
Rotary commander (1)
RM-X4S
BUS cable (supplied with
an RCA pin cord)
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
CDX-T70MX, CDX-T69
MD chang er (6 discs)
MDX-66XLP
MG-MS System-up Player
MGS-X1
Source selector
XA-C30
53 × 162 mm
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Troubleshooting
The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check
the connect i on and operating procedures.
General
No sound.
•Press (VOL) to adjust the volume.
• Cancel the ATT function.
• Set the fader control to the centre posi tion for
a 2-speaker syste m.
The contents of the memory have been
erased.
• The RESET button has been pressed.
t Store again into the memory.
• The power cord or battery h as been
disconnected.
• The power connectin g cord is not connected
properly.
No beep sound.
• The beep sound is cancelled (page 22).
• An optional power amplifier is connected
and you are not using the built-in amplifier.
Indications di sappe ar fr om /do not ap pear i n
the display.
• The clock displa y di sappears if you press
(OFF) for 2 seconds (page 5).
• Remove the front pane l a nd clean the
connectors. See “ Cleaning the connectors”
on page 26 for details.
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the ignition key is in the
ON, ACC, or OFF posit ion.
The leads are no t matched correctly w i t h the
car’s accessory power connect or.
No power is being supplied to the unit.
• Check the conne ct i on. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.
• The car does not hav e an A CC posi tion (pag e
5).
t Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a
disc) to turn on the unit.
The power is continuously supplied to the
unit.
The car does not have an ACC po sition.
The power aerial does not extend.
The power aerial does not have a relay box.
Cannot turn off the “--------” indication.
You entered the name edit mode.
t Press (LIST) for 2 seconds.
The rotary commander (RM-X6S) cannot be
operated.
Rotate the dial at the bottom of the rot a ry
commander until it can be operated.
CD/MD playback
A disc cannot be loaded.
• Another CD/MD is already loaded.
• The CD/MD ha s been forcibly in serted
upside down or in the wrong way.
Playback does not begin.
• Defecti ve MD or dirty CD.
• CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized.
• You tried to playback a CD - R / C D-RW not
designed for audio use.
• Some CD-Rs/CD- RWs may not pla y due to
its recording equipment or the disc
condition.
A disc is automatically ejected.
The ambient tempe ra t ur e exceeds 50°C.
The operation buttons do not function.
CD will not be ejected.
Press the RESET button.
The sound skips from vi br a tion.
• The unit is installed at an angle of mor e tha n
60°.
• The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of
the car.
The sound skips.
Dirty or defect ive disc.
Radio reception
Preset tuning is not possible.
• Store the correct frequency in the m emory.
• The broadcast s ig nal is too weak.
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
• Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) to
the power supply lead of the car’s aerial
booster. (Only if your car has built-in FM/
MW/L W aerial in the rear/si de gl ass.)
• Check the connection of the car aerial.
• The auto aerial will not go up.
t Check the connection of the power aerial
control lead.
• Check the frequency.
• When the DSO mode is on, the sound is
sometimes hampered by noises.
t Set the DSO mode to “off” or cha nge the
DSO mode (page 24).
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