SONY CDXDAB700U User Manual

Player CD Radio Digital DAB/FM/MW/LW

4-400-210-11(2)

DAB/FM/MW/LW
DAB/FM/MW/LW	Operating Instructions GB
Digital Radio

	Bedienungsanleitung DE


CD Player	Mode d’emploi	FR


	Istruzioni per l’uso	IT


	Gebruiksaanwijzing	NL

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 5.

Zum Deaktivieren der Demo-Anzeige (DEMO) schlagen Sie bitte auf Seite 6 nach.

Pour annuler la démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 6.

Per annullare la dimostrazione (DEMO), vedere pagina 6. Om de demonstratie (DEMO) te annuleren, zie pagina 6.

CDX-DAB700U

Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car for safety. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

2Applicable accessory: Remote commander

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol.

The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

ZAPPIN and Quick-BrowZer are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

12 TONE ANALYSIS and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

SensMe and the SensMe logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB.

Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com.

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This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Apple, Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Note on the lithium battery

Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 25). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set

the Auto Off function, press and holduntil the display

disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

Table of contents

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Canceling DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Location of controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 FM/MW/LW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Selecting PTY (Program Types). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

USB devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playing back a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Enjoying music according to your mood — SensMe™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Operating an iPod directly — Passenger control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Searching for and playing tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Playing tracks in various modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Searching for a track by name — Quick-BrowZer™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Searching for a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Changing the illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Changing the color of display and buttons — Dynamic Color Illuminator . . . . . . . 20 Advanced color setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Sound Settings and Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Enjoying sophisticated sound functions — Advanced Sound Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Adjusting setup items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Getting Started

Canceling DEMO mode

You can cancel the demonstration display which appears during turning off.

1Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2Rotate the control dial until “DEMO” appears, then press it.

3Rotate the control dial to select “DEMO-OFF,” then press it.

The setting is complete.

4Press (BACK).

The display returns to normal reception/ play mode.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

1Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2Rotate the control dial until “CLOCK ADJ” appears, then press it.

The hour indication flashes.

3Rotate the control dial to set the hour and minute.

To move the digital indication, press

–/+.

4After setting the minute, press the select button.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

To display the clock, press .

Detaching the front panel

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

1Press and hold .

The unit is turned off.

2 Press .

3Slide the front panel to the right, then gently pull out the left end of the front panel.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.

Note

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.

Attaching the front panel

Place the hole of the front panel onto the spindle on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.

Press on the unit (or insert	5
a disc) to operate the unit.

Location of controls

Main unit

Front panel removed	This section contains instructions on the
	location of controls and basic operations.
	SEEK +/– buttons

Radio:

During DAB reception:

To select a service (press); search for an ensemble (press and hold).

During FM/MW/LW reception: To tune in stations automatically

(press); find a station manually (press and hold).

CD/USB:

To skip a track (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); reverse/fast-forward a track (press and hold).

SensMe™:

To skip a track (press); reverse/fastforward a track (press and hold).

SOURCE/OFF button

Press to turn on the power/change the source (Radio/CD/USB/SensMe™*1/ AUX).

Press and hold for 1 second to turn off the power.

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn off the power and the display disappears.

(BROWSE) button page 9, 19

To enter Quick-BrowZer™ mode.

Control dial/select button page 22, 25

To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items (press and rotate).

Receptor for the remote commander

Display window

OPEN button page 5, 13

USB connector page 13, 15, 16

(BACK)/MODE button page 9, 10, 17

Press to return to the previous display/ select the radio band (DAB/FM/MW/ LW).

Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger control.

ZAP button page 20

To enter ZAPPIN™ mode.

COLOR button page 20

To select the preset colors (press); register custom color settings (press and hold).

AF (Alternative Frequencies)/ TA (Traffic Announcement)/ PTY (Program Type) button page 11, 12

To set AF and TA (press); select PTY during DAB or FM reception (press and hold).

Number buttons

Radio:

To receive stored DAB services or radio stations (press); store DAB services or radio stations (press and hold).

CD/USB/SensMe™:

/ : ALBUM / (during MP3/ WMA/AAC playback)

To skip an album/change

SensMe™ channels (press); skip albums continuously (press and

hold).

: REP*2 page 18: SHUF page 18

: PAUSE

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button page 11, 13, 14, 17

To change display items (press); scroll the display item (press and hold).

AUX input jack page 27

(eject) button

To eject the disc.

Disc slot

Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts.

*1 When a USB device set up for the SensMe™ function is connected.

*2 This button has a tactile dot.

Note

If the unit is turned off and the display

disappears, it cannot be operated with the remote commander unless on the unit

is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

RM-X211 Remote commander

1	OFF		ATT	8
2		MENU		9
	SOURCE	SOUND	MODE	q;
3				q;
3				qa
4		+		qa
4				qs
5		ENTER		qs
5		–
6	PTY		DSPL/ qd
			SCRL
	1	2	3	qf
			PAUSE	qf
	4	5	6

7	+
7	VOL
	–

Remove the insulation film before use.

OFF button

To turn off the power; stop the source.

SOURCE button

To turn on the power; change the source (Radio/CD/USB/SensMe™*1/ AUX).

( )/ ( ) buttons

To control Radio/CD/USB/SensMe™, the same as –/+ on the unit.

Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by .

(BACK) button

ENTER button

To apply a setting.

PTY button

VOL (volume) +*2/– button

ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

MODE button

Press to select the radio band (DAB/ FM/MW/LW).

Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger control.

SOUND/MENU button

To enter sound setting (press); enter menu (press and hold).

(BROWSE) button

(+)/ (–) buttons

To control CD/USB/SensMe™, the same as / (ALBUM / ) on the unit.

Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by .

DSPL/SCRL button

Number buttons

To receive stored DAB services or radio stations (press); store DAB services or

radio stations (press and hold). To pause playback (press ).

*1 When a USB device set up for the SensMe™ function is connected.

*2 This button has a tactile dot.

Radio

When the DAB band is selected for the first time after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, the initial scan starts automatically. Allow the initial scan to finish. (If interrupted, the initial scan will start again the next time you select the DAB band.) If no DAB station is stored by the initial scan, perform an auto scan (page 10).

Tip

“ANT-POWER” is set to “ON” by default for providing power to the DAB antenna (aerial) supplied with this unit (page 27).

DAB

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a transmission system on terrestrial networks. DAB stations bundle radio programs (“services”) into an ensemble, and each service contains one or more components. The same service can sometimes be received on different frequencies.

Searching for a service manually

1Press repeatedly until

“TUNER” appears.

2Press repeatedly to select

“DAB1,” “DAB2” or “DAB3.”

3Press +/– to search within an

ensemble for a service; press and hold+/– to search for different ensembles.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a service/ensemble. Search until the desired service is received.

Storing a service manually

1While receiving the service that you

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

Receiving stored services

1After selecting the desired band, press a number button ( to ).

Searching for a service by name — Quick-BrowZer™

You can display a list of services for easy searching.

1During DAB reception, press (BROWSE).

The unit enters Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of services appears.

2Rotate the control dial to select the desired service, then press it.

Reception starts.

To exit Quick-BrowZer mode, press (BROWSE).

Setting DAB announcements

Specific types of DAB announcements that you set can interrupt the currently selected source.

1During DAB reception, press and hold the select button.

2Rotate the control dial until “ANNOUNCE” appears, then press it.

3Rotate the control dial until the desired type of announcement appears, then press it.

4Rotate the control dial to select “ON” or “OFF,” then press it.

Notes

•The DAB announcement feature is available when turned to other than the MW/LW bands.

•During a DAB announcement, the volume is adjusted to the level set for TA in RDS (page 11).

Type of announcement

ALARM (Alarm), TRAFFIC (Road Traffic

Flash), TRAVEL (Transport Flash),

WARNING (Warning/Service), NEWS

(News Flash), WEATHER (Area Weather

Flash), EVENT (Event Announcement),

SPECIAL (Special Event), RAD_INFO

(Program Information), SPORTS (Sport

Report), FINANCE (Financial Report)

Listening to the same program even during weak reception

Set “DAB/FM LINK” to “ON” (page 27). “FM-LINK” lights up when the corresponding FM program is being received.

Updating the service list automatically — Auto scan

1Press repeatedly until

“TUNER” appears.

2Press repeatedly to select

“DAB1,” “DAB2” or “DAB3.”

3 Press and hold the select button.

4Rotate the control dial until “AUTO SCAN” appears, then press it.

The unit updates the list of services in Quick-BrowZer mode.

FM/MW/LW

Caution

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

Storing automatically — BTM

1Press repeatedly until

“TUNER” appears.

To change the band, press repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, MW or LW.

2Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

3Rotate the control dial until “BTM” appears, then press it.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons.

Storing manually

1While receiving the station that you

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

Receiving the stored stations

1Select the band, then press a number button ( to ).

Tuning automatically

1Select the band, then press +/– to search for the station.

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

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold +/– to locate

the approximate frequency, then press+/– repeatedly to fine adjust to the

desired frequency (manual tuning).

RDS

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal.

Notes

•Depending on the country/region, not all RDS functions may be available.

•RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.

Changing display items

Press .

Setting AF (Alternative

Frequencies) and TA (Traffic

Announcement)

AF continuously retunes the station with the strongest signal in a network, and TA provides current traffic information or traffic programs (TP) if received.

1Press repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select	To
AF-ON	activate AF and deactivate
	TA.

TA-ON	activate TA and deactivate
	AF.

AF/TA-ON	activate both AF and TA.

AF/TA-OFF	deactivate both AF and TA.

Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA setting

You can preset RDS stations along with the AF/TA setting. If you use the BTM function, only RDS stations are stored with the same AF/TA setting.

If you preset manually, you can preset both RDS and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA setting for each.

1Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or manually.

Receiving emergency announcements

With AF or TA on, the emergency announcements will automatically interrupt the currently selected source.

Tip

If you adjust the volume level during a traffic announcement, that level will be stored into memory for subsequent traffic announcements, independently from the regular volume level.

Staying with one regional program

— REGIONAL

When the AF function is on: this unit’s factory setting restricts reception to a specific region, so you will not be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency.

If you leave this regional program’s reception area, set “REG-OFF” in setup during FM reception (page 26).

Note

This function does not work in the UK and in some other areas.

Local Link function (UK only)

This function enables you to select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.

1During FM reception, press a number button ( to ) on which a local station

is stored.

2Within 5 seconds, press again a number button of the local station.

Repeat this procedure until the local station is received.

Setting CT (Clock Time)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.

1 Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 25).

Note

The CT function may not work properly even though an RDS station is being received.

Selecting PTY (Program

Types)

You can display the currently received program type or search for a specific program type.

1Press and hold (PTY) during

DAB or FM reception.

The current program type appears if the service/station is transmitting PTY (program type) data.

2Rotate the control dial until the desired program type appears, then press it.

The unit starts to search for a service/ station broadcasting the selected program type.

Type of programs

NONE (No Program Type)*, NEWS (News),

AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO

(Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE

(Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE

(Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIED

(Varied), POP M (Pop Music), ROCK M

(Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R. Music),

LIGHT M (Light Classical), CLASSICS

(Serious Classical), OTHER M (Other

Music), WEATHER (Weather), FINANCE

(Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s

Program), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs),

RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone

In), TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure),

JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country

Music), NATION M (National Music),

OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M (Folk

Music), DOCUMENT (Documentary)

*May appear depending on the service during DAB reception.

Playing a disc

This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/ WMA/AAC files (page 28)).

1 Press .

2 Insert the disc (label side up).

3Close the front panel.

Playback starts automatically.

To eject the disc, press then press .

Note

When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB devices disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.

Changing display items

Displayed items may differ depending on

the disc type, recording format and settings. Press .

USB devices

•MSC (Mass Storage Class)-type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used.

•Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.m4a) and AAC (.mp4).

•Backup of data in a USB device is recommended.

For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site on the back cover.

Note

Connect the USB device after starting the engine. Depending on the USB device, malfunction or damage may occur if it is connected before starting the engine.

Playing back a USB device

1Slide the USB cover, then connect the USB device to the USB connector with its USB cable.

Playback starts.

If a USB device is already connected, to start playback, press repeatedly

until “USB” appears.

To stop playback, press and hold

for 1 second.

To remove the USB device, stop the USB playback, then remove the USB device.

Notes

•Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose connection.

•Do not detach the front panel during playback of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.

Changing display items

Displayed items may differ depending on the USB device, recording format and

settings.

Press .

Notes

•The maximum number of displayable data is as follows.

–folders (albums): 128

–files (tracks) per folder: 500

•It may take time for playback to begin, depending on the amount of recorded data.

•DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not be played.

•During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

•Playback of the following MP3/WMA/AAC files is not supported.

–lossless compression

–copyright-protected

Enjoying music according to your mood — SensMe™

The “SensMe™ channels” features automatically group tracks by channel, and allow you to enjoy music intuitively.

Installing “SensMe™ Setup” and “Content Transfer” in your computer

The software (“SensMe™ Setup” and “Content Transfer”) is required to enable the SensMe™ function on this unit.

1Download the “SensMe™ Setup” and

“Content Transfer” software from the support site.

2Install the software in your computer.

For more details on the installation, visit http://support.sony-europe.com/

Registering a USB device using “SensMe™ Setup”

USB device registration is required to enable the SensMe™ function on the unit.

If registration is not performed along with the installation procedure, follow the steps below.

1Start “SensMe™ Setup” on your computer.

2Connect a USB device to your computer.

3Complete registration following the on-screen instructions.

Tip

If you connect a registered USB device containing analyzed tracks, the USB device can be unregistered again.

Transferring tracks to the USB device using “Content Transfer”

To enable the SensMe™ function on this unit, tracks need to be analyzed and transferred to the registered USB device, using “Content Transfer.”

1Connect the registered USB device to your computer.

For USB devices, connect with MSC mode. “Content Transfer” starts automatically.

Follow the on-screen instructions if they appear.

2Drag and drop tracks from Windows Explorer or iTunes, etc., to “Content Transfer.”

The analysis and transfer of tracks start.

Content

Transfer

For details on operations, see the Help of “Content Transfer.”

Playing tracks in the channel

— SensMe™ channels

“SensMe™ channels” automatically group tracks into channels by their tunes. You can select and play a channel that fits your mood, activity, etc.

1Connect a USB device set up for the SensMe™ function.

2Press repeatedly until

“SENSME CH” appears.

The channel list appears, and the most melodic or rhythmical sections of tracks are shuffle played.

3Selecting a track from the channel list using the control dial.

To change the channel:

Press / (ALBUM / ) to select the desired channel.

To change the track:

Press +/– repeatedly until the desired track appears, then press the control dial.

Note

If the connected USB device contains many tracks, it may take time for “SensMe™ channels” to start, due to data reading.

Tip

Tracks are played in random order. The order will vary at each channel selection.

Channel list
MORNING (5:00 – 9:59)
DAYTIME (10:00 – 15:59)
EVENING (16:00 – 18:59)
NIGHT (19:00 – 23:59)
MIDNIGHT (0:00 – 4:59)
Tracks recommended for each time of day.
Set the clock (page 5) for the channel to be
displayed accurately.
SHUFFLE ALL: Plays all analyzed tracks in
random order.
ENERGETIC: High-spirit tracks.
RELAX: Calm tracks.
MELLOW: Mellow, melancholy tracks.
UPBEAT: Happy tracks to improve your
mood.
EMOTIONAL: Ballad tracks.
LOUNGE: Lounge music.
DANCE: Rhythm and rap, rhythm and blues
tracks.
EXTREME: Intense rock tracks.
FREEWAY: Speedy, high-spirit tracks.	15
	15

CHILLOUT DRIVE: Intoned, healing ballad tracks.

WEEKEND TRIP: Delightful, bright and happy tracks.

MIDNIGHT CRUISE: Jazz or piano-featured tracks with mature mood.

PARTY RIDE: Up-tempo and alive tracks.

MORNING COMMUTE: Bright and breezy tracks.

GOIN’ HOME: Warm and relaxing tracks.

iPod

In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a general reference for the iPod functions on the iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see “About iPod” (page 29) or visit the support site on the back cover.

Playing back iPod

Before connecting the iPod, turn down the volume of the unit.

1Slide the USB cover, then connect the iPod to the USB connector with the USB connection cable for iPod (not supplied)*.

* Using the RC-100IP USB connection cable for iPod is recommended.

The tracks on the iPod start playing automatically from the point last played.

If an iPod is already connected, to start playback press

repeatedly until “USB” appears. (“IPOD” appears in the display when iPod is recognized.)

Press and hold for 1 second to stop playback.

To remove the iPod, stop the iPod playback, then remove the iPod.

Caution for iPhone

When you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone volume is controlled by iPhone itself. In order to avoid sudden loud sound after a call, do not increase the volume on the unit during a telephone call.

Note

Do not detach the front panel during playback of the iPod, otherwise data may be damaged.

Tip

iPod is recharged while the unit is turned on.

Resuming mode

When the iPod is connected to the dock connector, playback starts in the mode set by the iPod. In this mode, the following buttons do not function.

–(REP)

–(SHUF)

Changing display items

Press .

Note

Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed correctly.

Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playlists and artists

To	Do this

Skip	Press / (ALBUM /
	) [press once for each]

Skip	Press and hold /
continuously	(ALBUM / )
	[hold to desired point]

Operating an iPod directly

— Passenger control

You can operate an iPod directly even when connected to the dock connecter.

1During playback, press and hold

“MODE IPOD” appears and you will be able to operate the iPod directly.

To exit the passenger control, press and hold .

“MODE AUDIO” will appear and direct operation of the iPod will not be possible.

Note

The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.

Searching for and playing tracks

Playing tracks in various modes

You can listen to tracks repeatedly (repeat play) or in random order (shuffle play). Available play modes differ depending on the selected sound source.

1During playback, press (REP) or(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired play mode appears.

Playback in the selected play mode may take time to start.

Repeat play

Select	To play
TRACK	track repeatedly.

ALBUM	album repeatedly.

PODCAST*1	podcast repeatedly.
ARTIST*1	artist repeatedly.

PLAYLIST*1	playlist repeatedly.

GENRE*1	genre repeatedly.
OFF	track in normal order
	(Normal play).

Shuffle play

Select	To play

SHUF ALBUM	album in random
	order.

SHUF DISC*2	disc in random order.

SHUF PODCAST*1	podcast in random
	order.

SHUF ARTIST*1	artist in random order.
SHUF PLAYLIST*1	playlist in random
	order.

SHUF GENRE*1	genre in random order.

SHUF DEVICE*3	device in random
	order.

SHUF OFF	track in normal order
	(Normal play).

*1 iPod only

*2 CD only

*3 USB and iPod only

Searching for a track by name — Quick-BrowZer™

You can search for a track in a CD or USB device easily by category.

1Press (BROWSE)*.

The unit enters Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears. When the track list appears, press (BACK) repeatedly until the desired search category appears.

* During playback, press (BROWSE) for more than 2 seconds to directly return to the beginning of the category list (USB only).

2Rotate the control dial to select the desired search category, then press it to confirm.

3Repeat step 2 until the desired track is selected.

Playback starts.

To exit Quick-BrowZer mode, press (BROWSE).

Note

When entering Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/ shuffle setting is canceled.

Searching by skipping items

— Jump mode

When many items are in a category, you can search for the desired item quickly.

1Press + in Quick-BrowZer mode.

The item name will appear.

2Rotate the control dial to select the item near the one desired.

It skips in steps of 10% of the total item number.

3Press the select button.

The display returns to Quick-BrowZer mode and the selected item appears.

4Rotate the control dial to select the desired item and press it.

Playback starts if the selected item is a track.

To cancel Jump mode, press (BACK) or

–.

Searching by alphabetical order — Alphabet search

When an iPod is connected to the unit, you can search for a desired item alphabetically.

1Press + in Quick-BrowZer mode.

2Rotate the control dial to select the first letter of the desired item, then press it.

A list of items beginning with the selected letter appears in alphabetical order.

3Rotate the control dial to select the desired item, then press it.

Playback starts if the selected item is a track.

To cancel Alphabet search, press (BACK) or –.

Notes

•In Alphabet search, a symbol or article (a/an/ the) before the selected letter of the item is excluded.

•Depending on the search item you select, only Jump mode may be available.

•Alphabet search may take some time, depending on the amount of tracks.

Searching for a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™

While playing back short track passages in a CD or USB device in sequence, you can search for a track you want to listen to. ZAPPIN mode is suitable for searching for a track in shuffle or shuffle repeat mode.

1Press during playback.

Playback starts from a passage of the next track. You can select the playback time (page 26).

Track

pressed.

The part of each track to play

back in ZAPPIN mode.

2Press the select button or when a track you want to listen is played back.

The track that you select returns to normal play mode from the beginning.

Pressing (BACK) also confirms a track to playback.

Tips

•If the track for which you are searching was transferred by “Content Transfer,” the most melodic or rhythmical sections of tracks are played (page 15).

•Press +/– in ZAPPIN mode to skip a track.

•Press / (ALBUM / ) in ZAPPIN mode to skip an album.

Changing the illumination

Changing the color of display and buttons

— Dynamic Color Illuminator

Dynamic Color Illuminator allows you to change the color of the display and buttons on the main unit to match the car’s interior. You can select from 12 preset colors, customized color and 5 preset patterns.

Preset colors:

RED, AMBER, M_AMBER, YELLOW, WHITE, LIGHT GREEN, GREEN, LIGHT BLUE, SKY BLUE, BLUE, PURPLE, PINK.

Preset patterns:

RAINBOW, OCEAN, SUNSET, FOREST, RANDOM.

1 Press .

2Rotate the control dial to select the desired preset color, then press it.

The display returns to normal reception/ play mode.

Note

If the control dial is rotated rapidly, the color of the display and the buttons may change too quickly.

Customizing the display and button color — Custom Color

You can register a customized color for the display and buttons.

1Press and hold .

The DAY/NIGHT custom color display varies according to the DIMMER setting.

2Rotate the control dial until “BASE COLOR” appears, then press it.

You can select a preset color as a basis for further customizing.

When you select “BASE COLOR,” customized color is overwritten.

3Rotate the control dial to select from “RGB RED,” “RGB GREEN,” or “RGB BLUE,” then press it.

4Rotate the control dial to adjust the color range, then press it.

Adjustable color range: “0” – “32.” You cannot set “0” for all color ranges.

5 Press (BACK).

Changing DAY/NIGHT color mode

You can set a different color for DAY/ NIGHT depending on the DIMMER setting.

Color mode	DIMMER*1
DAY	OFF or AUTO (turn
	off the head light*2)

NIGHT	ON or AUTO (turn on
	the head light*2)

*1 For details on the DIMMER, see page 26.

*2 Available only when the illumination control lead is connected.

1 Select “DAY/NIGHT” in step 2.

2 Select “DAY” or “NIGHT.”

3Customize the preset channel from step 2 to 5.

Advanced color setting

SensMe™ Channels synchronization

— SensMe™ Channels Color

The color of the display and buttons on the main unit changes according to the SensMe™ channel.

1Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2Rotate the control dial until “SENSME COLR” appears, then press it.

3Rotate the control dial to select “SENSME-ON,” then press it.

4 Press (BACK).

To cancel SensMe™ Channels Color, select “OFF” on step 3.

Note

When SensMe™ Channels Color is set to “ON” for the SensMe™ source, SensMe™ Channels Color overrides the preset color/pattern settings.

Changing the color with sound synchronization

— Sound Synchronization

When you select a preset pattern or play tracks in the SensMe™ channel, sound synchronization becomes effective.

1Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2Rotate the control dial until “SOUND SYNC” appears, then press it.

3Rotate the control dial to select “SYNC-ON,” then press it.

4 Press (BACK).

Displaying clear color

— White Menu

You can display the menu more clearly (White) without concern for color setting.

1Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2Rotate the control dial until “WHITE MENU” appears, then press it.

3Rotate the control dial to select “WHITE-ON,” then press it.

4 Press (BACK).

To cancel White Menu, select “OFF” on step 3.

Start up effect

— Start White

When you press , the color of display and the buttons on the main unit turns white once, and then the color changes to the customized color.

1Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2Rotate the control dial until “START WHITE” appears, then press it.

3Rotate the control dial to select “WHITE-ON,” then press it.

4 Press (BACK).

To cancel Start White, select “OFF” on step 3.

Sound Settings and

Setup Menu

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

1During reception/playback, press the select button.

2Rotate the control dial until the desired menu item appears, then press it.

3Rotate the control dial to select the setting, then press it.

4 Press (BACK).

The following items can be set:

EQ7 PRESET (page 23)

EQ7 SETTING (page 23)

POSITION

POSITION (Listening Position setting) (page 24)

ADJUST POS*1 (Listening Position adjustment) (page 24)

SW POSITION*1 (Subwoofer Position) (page 24)

BALANCE

Adjusts the sound balance: “RIGHT-15”

– “CENTER” – “LEFT-15.”

FADER

Adjusts the relative level: “FRONT-15” – “CENTER” – “REAR-15.”

DM+ (page 24)

REARBAS ENH (Rear Bass Enhancer) (page 25)

SUBW LEVEL (Subwoofer Level) Adjusts the subwoofer volume level: “+10 dB” – “0 dB” – “–10 dB.” (“ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting.)

AUX VOLUME*2 (AUX Volume level) Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” – “–8 dB.”

This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.

*1 Hidden when “POSITION” is set to “OFF.”

*2 When AUX source is activated (page 27).

Enjoying sophisticated sound functions

— Advanced Sound Engine

Advanced Sound Engine creates an ideal incar sound field with digital signal processing.

Tip

The equalizer curve setting can be memorized for each source.

Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ7 Setting

“CUSTOM” of EQ7 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.

1Select a source, then press the select button.

2Rotate the control dial until “EQ7 SETTING” appears, then press it.

3Rotate the control dial until “BASE” appears, then press it.

You can select an equalizer curve as a basis for further customizing.

4Rotate the control dial to select the equalizer curve, then press it.

5Setting the equalizer curve.

Rotate the control dial to select the frequency range, then press it.

Selecting the sound quality

— EQ7 Preset

You can select an equalizer curve from 7 equalizer curves (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).

1During reception/playback, press the select button.

2Rotate the control dial until “EQ7 PRESET” appears, then press it.

3Rotate the control dial until the desired equalizer curve appears, then press it.

4 Press (BACK).

To cancel the equalizer curve, select “OFF” in step 3.

BAND1: 63 Hz

BAND2: 160 Hz

BAND3: 400 Hz

BAND4: 1 kHz

BAND5: 2.5 kHz

BAND6: 6.3 kHz

BAND7: 16.0 kHz

Rotate the control dial to adjust the volume level, then press it.

The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from -6 dB to +6 dB.

Repeat steps and to adjust other frequency ranges.

6Press (BACK) twice.

The equalizer curve is stored in “CUSTOM.”

Optimizing sound by Time Alignment — Listening Position

The unit can simulate a natural sound field by delaying the sound output from each speaker to suit your position.

The options for “POSITION” are indicated below.

FRONT L ( ): Front left FRONT R ( ): Front right

FRONT ( ): Center front

ALL ( ): In the center of your car

OFF: No position set

You can also set the approximate subwoofer position from your listening position if:

–the subwoofer is connected

–the listening position is set to “FRONT L,” “FRONT R,” “FRONT” or “ALL.”

The options for “SW POSITION” are indicated below.

NEAR ( ): Near NORMAL ( ): Normal FAR ( ): Far

1During reception/playback, press the select button.

2Rotate the control dial until “POSITION” appears, then press it.

3Rotate the control dial to select from “FRONT L,” “FRONT R,” “FRONT” or “ALL,” then press it.

4Rotate the control dial until “SW POSITION” appears, then press it.

5Rotate the control dial to select the subwoofer position from “NEAR,” “NORMAL” or “FAR,” then press it.

6 Press (BACK).

To cancel listening position, select “OFF” on step 3.

Adjusting the listening position

You can fine-tune the listening position setting.

1During reception/playback, press the select button.

2Rotate the control dial until “ADJUST POS” appears, then press it.

3Rotate the control dial to adjust the listening position, then press it.

Adjustable range: “+3” – “CENTER” – “–3.”

4 Press (BACK).

DM+ Advanced

DM+ Advanced improves digitally compressed sound by restoring high frequencies lost in the compression process.

1During playback, press the select button.

2Rotate the control dial until “DM+” appears, then press it.

3Rotate the control dial to select “ON,” then press it.

4 Press (BACK).

Tip

The DM+ setting can be memorized for each source.

Using rear speakers as subwoofer — Rear Bass Enhancer

Rear Bass Enhancer enhances the bass sound by applying the low pass filter setting (page 26) to the rear speakers. This function allows the rear speakers to work as a subwoofer if one is not connected.

1During reception/playback, press the select button.

2Rotate the control dial until “REARBAS ENH” appears, then press it.

3Rotate the control dial to select from “1,” “2” or “3,” then press it.

4 Press (BACK).

Adjusting setup items

1Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2Rotate the control dial until the desired item appears, then press it.

3Rotate the control dial to select the setting, then press it.*

The setting is complete.

4 Press (BACK).

*For CUSTOM COLOR and ANNOUNCE settings, you need to take additional steps. For CLOCK ADJ, BTM, AUTO SCAN and ANT-POWER settings, step 4 is not necessary.

The following items can be set depending on the source and setting:

CLOCK ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 5)

CT (Clock Time)

Activates the CT function: “ON,” “OFF” (page 12).

BEEP

Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.”

CAUT ALARM*1 (Caution Alarm) Activates the caution alarm: “ON,” “OFF” (page 5).

AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio)

Activates the AUX source display: “ON,” “OFF” (page 27).

AUTO OFF

Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: “NO,” “30S (Seconds),” “30M (Minutes),” “60M (Minutes).”

DEMO (Demonstration)

Activates the demonstration: “ON,” “OFF.”

DIMMER

Changes the display brightness.

–“AT”: to dim the display automatically when you turn lights on. (Available only when the illumination control lead is connected.)

–“ON”: to dim the display.

–“OFF”: deactivate the dimmer.

CONTRAST

Adjusts the contrast of the display. The contrast level is adjustable in 7 steps.

COLOR (Preset Color)

Selects the preset color of the display and buttons on the main unit (page 20).

CUSTOM COLOR

Selects a preset color as a basis for further customizing (page 21).

SENSME COLOR

Changes the color according to the SensMe™ channels: “ON,” “OFF.”

SOUND SYNC

Selects the color with sound synchronization: “ON,” “OFF.”

WHITE MENU

Sets the effect when the source is switched: “ON,” “OFF.”

START WHITE

Sets the start up color: “ON,” “OFF.”

MOTION DSPL (Motion Display)

–“SA”: to show moving patterns and spectrum analyzer.

–“ON”: to show moving patterns.

–“OFF”: to deactivate the Motion Display.

AUTO SCROLL

Scrolls long items automatically: “ON,” “OFF.”

REGIONAL*2

Restricts reception to a specific region: “ON,” “OFF” (page 12).

ZAPPIN TIME

Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN function.

–“ZAP.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds),” “ZAP.TIME-2 (about 15 seconds),” “ZAP.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds).”

ZAPPIN BEEP

Has the beep sound between track passages: “ON,” “OFF.”

LPF FREQ (Low Pass Filter Frequency) Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “50Hz,” “60Hz,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz.”

LPF SLOPE (Low Pass Filter Slope) Selects the LPF slope: “1,” “2,” “3.”

SUBW PHASE (Subwoofer Phase)

Selects the subwoofer phase: “NORM,” “REV.”

HPF FREQ (High Pass Filter Frequency) Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency: “OFF,” “50Hz,” “60Hz,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz.”

HPF SLOPE (High Pass Filter Slope) Selects the HPF slope (effective only when HPF FREQ is set to other than “OFF”): “1,” “2,” “3.”

LOUDNESS (Dynamic Loudness) Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low volume levels: “ON,” “OFF.”

ALO (Automatic Level Optimizer) Adjust the playback volume level of all playback sources to the optimum level: “ON,” “OFF.”

BTM (Best Tuning Memory) (page 10)

ANNOUNCE (Announcement) Enables broadcast announcements (page 9).

DAB/FM LINK*3

Searches for and tunes the same program automatically when the signal of the current program is too weak: “ON,” “OFF.”

ANT-POWER (Antenna Power)*1 *3 Supplies power to the DAB antenna (aerial) input terminal: “ON,” “OFF.”

AUTO SCAN*3

Performs an auto scan to update the list of services in Quick-BrowZer mode.

*1 When the unit is turned off.

*2 When FM is received.

*3 During DAB reception.

Using optional equipment

Auxiliary audio equipment

By connecting an optional portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit and then simply selecting the source, you can listen on your car speakers.

Connecting the portable audio device

1 Turn off the portable audio device.

2 Turn down the volume on the unit.

3Connect the portable audio device to the unit with a connecting cord (not supplied)*.

* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

Adjusting the volume level

Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected audio device before playback.

1 Turn down the volume on the unit.

2Press repeatedly until

“AUX” appears.

3Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume.

4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit.

5 Adjust the input level (page 23).

Additional

Information

Precautions

•Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been parked in direct sunlight.

•Do not leave the front panel or audio devices brought in inside the car, or it may cause malfunction due to high temperature in direct sunlight.

•Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.

Moisture condensation

Should moisture condensation occur inside the unit, remove the disc and wait for about an hour for it to dry out; otherwise the unit will not operate properly.

To maintain high sound quality

Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.

Notes on discs

•Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.

•Before playing, wipe the discs with a cleaning cloth

from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners.

•This unit is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this unit.

•Discs that this unit CANNOT play

–Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or paper attached. Doing so may cause a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.

–Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star). Attempting to do so may damage the unit.

–8 cm (3 1/4 in) discs.

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

•The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only)

–folders (albums): 150 (including root folder)

–files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than 300 if folder/file names contain many characters)

–displayable characters for a folder/file name: 32 (Joliet)/64 (Romeo)

•If the multi-session disc begins with a CDDA session, it is recognized as a CD-DA disc, and other sessions are not played back.

•Discs that this unit CANNOT play

–CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality.

–CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible recording device.

–CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly.

–CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or multi-session.

Playback order of MP3/WMA/ AAC files

	MP3/WMA/AAC	Folder
	MP3/WMA/AAC	(album)
		(album)
		MP3/WMA/
		AAC file (track)

About iPod

•You can connect to the following iPod models. Update your iPod devices to the latest software before use.

Made for

–iPod touch (4th generation)

–iPod touch (3rd generation)

–iPod touch (2nd generation)

–iPod touch (1st generation)

–iPod classic

–iPod with video*

–iPod nano (6th generation)

–iPod nano (5th generation)

–iPod nano (4th generation)

–iPod nano (3rd generation)

–iPod nano (2nd generation)

–iPod nano (1st generation)*

–iPhone 4

–iPhone 3GS

–iPhone 3G

–iPhone

*Passenger control is not available for

iPod nano (1st generation) or iPod with video.

•“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

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

Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery of the remote commander

When the battery becomes weak, the range of the remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

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Notes on the lithium battery

•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.

•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.

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

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

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 5) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

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.

Specifications

Tuner section

DAB/DAB+/DMB-R

Tuning range: 174.928 – 239.200 MHz

Usable sensitivity: –97 dBm

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB (stereo) Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

MW/LW

Tuning range:

MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz LW: 153 – 279 kHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency:

9,124.5 kHz or 9,115.5 kHz/4.5 kHz Sensitivity: MW: 26 μV, LW: 45 μV

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz

Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

USB Player section

Interface: USB (Full-speed)

Maximum current: 1 A

Power amplifier section

Output: Speaker outputs

Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms

Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

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