Sony CDX-CA900 Operating Manual

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player
3-241-106-31 (1)
FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player
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CDX-CA900
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Welcome !
Thank you for purchas in g t hi s Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy its various f eat ures even more with:
• Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*
• CD TEXT informatio n (displayed w hen a CD TEXT disc*
• Supplied controller accessorie s
Card remote commander RM-X113 Rotary commander RM-X6S
• Optional controller accessory
Rotary commander RM-X4S
*1 This unit works with Sony products only. *2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes
This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.
1
.
2
is played).
information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names. This information is recorded on the disc.
CAUTION INVISIBLE
VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
LASER RADIATIONWHEN OPEN
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR
This label is located on the drive unit’s internal chassis.
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Table of Contents
Location of controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Started
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Display items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playing tracks in ra ndom order
— Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Labelling a CD
— Disc Memo*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Locating a di sc by name
— List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit
Radio
Storing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM). . . . . . . 13
Receiving the stored stations. . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 14
Tuning in a station through a list
— List-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RDS
Overview of RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Automatic retuning for best receptio n results
— AF function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Receiving traffic announcements
— TA/TP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Presetting RDS stations with AF and TA
setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tuning in stations by pr ogramme type
— PTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the clock automatically
— CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Other Functions
Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 21
Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing the sound and display settings
— Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting the equalizer (EQ7). . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer
(DSO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the front and rear volume. . . . . . 24
Adjusting the volume of the
subwoofer(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Selecting the spectrum analyzer (SA). . . . . 25
Connecting auxiliary audio equipment . . . . 26
Additional Information
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Location of controls
Card remote comman der RM-X113
SCRL
PTY
DSPL
MENU
SEEK
SOUND
AF
REP SHUF
1
4
MODE
DISC
SOURCE
DISC
+
VOL
TA
2
3
5
6
EQ7DSO
LIST
+
+
SEEK
ENTER
ATTOFF
(DISC)
(M): to select upwards
(SEEK)
(<):to selec t
leftwards/
.
SEEK
(m): to select downwards
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) button 8, 9, 26 j VOL buttons (+/–) 16
To turn up or down the volume.
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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.
To Press
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.
To Press
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*
To Press
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 y A
*
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.
To Press
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.”
To Press
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 types Display
News News Current Affairs Affairs Information Info Sports Sport Education Educate Drama Drama Culture Culture Science Science Varied Varied Popular Music Pop M Rock Music Rock M Easy Listening Easy M Light Classical Light M Classical Classics Other Music Type Other M Weather Weather Finance Finance Children’s Programmes Children Social Affairs Social A Religion Religion Phone In Phone In Travel Travel Leisure Leisure Jazz Music Jazz Country Music Country National Music Nation M Oldies Music Oldies Folk Music Folk M Documentary Document
Note
You cannot use this function in some countries where no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is available.
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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
.> 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.
Press To
(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 ratio 90 dB Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range 87.50 – 108.00 MHz Aerial terminal External aerial con nector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable sensitivity 8 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 66 dB (stereo),
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz
72 dB (mono)
0.6 % (stereo),
0.3 % (mono)
MW/LW
Tuning range MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz Aerial terminal External aerial con nector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity MW: 30 µV
LW: 153 – 279 kHz
LW: 40 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
(sure seal connectors)
General
Outputs Audio outputs (front/rear)
Inputs Telephone ATT control
Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz Loudness +8 dB at 100 Hz Power requirements 12 V DC car battery Dimensions
Mounting dimensions Mass Approx. 1.3 kg
Supplied accessories Card remote commander (1)
Optional accessories Rotary commander
Optional equipment CD 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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