Sony CD-XF5505X User Manual
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
3-261-943-11(1)
Operating Instructi on s
Mode d’emploi
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bot tom of the unit.
Record these numbers in the spa ce provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this produc t.
Model No. CDX-F5505X Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel
d’installation/raccordement fourni.
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CDX-F5505X
© 2004 Sony Corporation
Warning
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Welcome !
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this produc
will increase eye hazard.
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features
even mo re with:
• MP3 file playback.
• CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added
can be played (pag e7).
• Discs recorded in Multi Sessio n can be pla ye d,
depending on th e r ecording method (pa ge 7).
• Optional CD/MD units (both changers and
players)*
•ID3 tag*2 version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4
information (displayed when an MP3 file is
played).
• CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD
TEXT disc*
• Supplied controller accessory
Card remote commander RM-X115
• Optional controller accessory
Rotary commander RM-X4S
*1 This unit works with Sony products only.
*2 ID3 tag is an MP3 file that contains information
*3 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes
The “XM Ready” logo indicates that this product
will control a Sony XM tuner module (sold
separately).
Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer
for details on the XM tuner module.
For instructions on XM tuner operation, please
refer to the XM tuner module’s included
instruction manual.
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is played).
about album name, artist name, track name, etc.
information such as the disc name, artist name,
and track names. This information is recorded on
the disc.
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Table of Contents
Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Started
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Display items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing tracks in ra ndom order
— Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Locating a di sc by name
— List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit
Radio
Storing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) . . . . . . 15
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 16
Storing station names
— Station Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tuning in a station thr ough a list
— List-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Other Functions
Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 20
Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 2 0
Changing the sound and display settings . . 20
Setting the equalizer (EQ3). . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer
(DSO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Additional Information
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Location of controls
Refer to the pages listed for details.
ATT
DSPL
SEL
–+
DISC REP SHUF BTM LIST
SOURCE MODE
OFF
1 2 3 4 5 6
a Volume +/– button
b ATT (attenuate) button 20
c DSPL (dis play mode change) button
10, 12, 14, 17
d SEL (select) button
To select items.
e Display window
f Z (eject) button (located on the front sid e
of the unit, behind the front panel) 11
g EQ3 button 21
h DSO button 22
i OPEN button 9, 11
j SEEK +/– button
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically/find a
station manually.
CD (MP3 files)/MD:
To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track.
k Receptor for the card remote
commander
l SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD)
button
T o select the source.
m MODE button
To change operation.
n OFF (Stop/Power off) button*1 9, 11
o RESET button (located on t he fron t side of
the unit, behind the fr ont panel) 9
OPEN
DSO
SEEK
EQ3
BTM SENS LIST
CAT
CDX-F5505X
p Number buttons 21
Radio:
To store the desired station on each number
button.
CD (MP3 files)/MD:
(1): DISC (ALBUM) – 11
(2): DISC (ALBUM) + 11
(3): REP 13
(4): SHUF 13
q BTM button 15
r SENS button 16
s LIST/CAT*2 button 14, 17
*1 Warning when installi ng in a car without
an ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition switch
After turning off the ignition, be sure to press
and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display
disappears.
Otherwise , the display do es n ot turn off and this
causes battery drain
*2 The CAT button is available only when the XM
tuner is connected.
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Card remote commander RM-X115
Selecting a disc and album with the
card remote commander
Disc and album can be skipped using the
PRESET (D ISC/ALBUM) (+ / – ) but t ons on the
card remote commander.
DSPL MODE
+
PRESET
SOURCE
SEEK
–
PRESET
–
+
VOL
SEEK
ATTOFF
+
–
The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
a DSPL button
b SOURCE button
c SEEK (–/+) buttons
d OFF button
e VOL (+/–) buttons
f MODE button
g PRESET (DISC/ALBUM) (+/–) buttons
h ATT button
Note
If the display disappears by pressing (OFF), it cannot
be operated with the card remote commander unless
(SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted
to activate the unit first.
Tip
For details on how to replace the battery, see
“Replacing the lithium battery” on page 24.
(With this unit)
To Press
Skip albums*
– Album selection
+ or – [once for e ach album]
To continuously skip
albums, press and hold
either button.
(With optional unit)
To Press
Skip discs
–Disc selection
+ or – [once for e ach disc]
To continuously skip disc s,
press once and pres s again
within 2 second s ( and hold)
either button.
Skip albums*
– Album selection
+ or – [hold for a moment]
and release
To continuously skip
albums, press (an d hold)
within 2 seconds of first
releasing the button.
* Available only when an MP3 file is played.
Skipping tracks continuous l y
Press once (SEEK) (+) o r ( SEEK) (–) on the
card remote commander, then press ag a in within
2 seconds and hold .
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Precautions
Notes on discs
• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight,
allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
• Power antenna will extend au tomatically 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 quest ions or proble m s
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 lense s and
display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit
will not operate properly. In such a case, remove
the disc and wait for about an hour until the
moisture has evaporated.
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit or discs.
• To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface.
Handle the disc by its ed ge.
• Keep your discs in their cases or disc
magazines when not in use.
• Do not subject dis cs to heat/high tempe ra t ure.
Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a
dashboard/rear tray.
• Do not attach labels , or us e 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 label 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 this unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do
not use such discs.
• You cannot play 8 cm (3 in) CDs.
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• Before playing, clean the discs with a
commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe
each disc from the center out. Do not use
solvents such as ben zine, thinner , co mmercially
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended
for analog discs.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection
This product is designe d t o pl ay back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) sta ndard.
Recently, various music discs enc oded with
copyright protection ar e ma rketed by so me
record companies. Please be aware th at among
those discs, there are some that do not conform to
the CD standard and ma y not be pl ayable by this
product.
Notes on CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CDRWs (rewritable CDs)
This unit can play the following discs:
Type of dis c s Label on the disc
Audio CD
MP3 files
• Some CD-Rs/ C D - RWs (depen di ng on the
equipment used for its recording or the
condition of the disc) may not play on this unit.
• You cannot play a CD-R /CD-RW that is not
finalized*.
• You can play MP3 files recorded on CDROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.
• A CD-R/CD-RW to which a sess ion can be
added can be played.
* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW
disc to be played on the audio CD player.
About MP3 files
MP3 (MPEG 1 A udio Layer-3) is a standard
technology and format for compressing a soun d
sequence. Th e fi le i s comp ressed to a bout 1/ 10 of
its original size. Sounds outside the range of
human hearing are compressed while the sounds
we can hear are not compressed.
Notes on discs
You can play MP3 files recorded on CD-ROMs,
CD-Rs, and C D -RWs.
The disc must be in the ISO 9660*1 level 1 or
level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in the
expansion format.
You can use a disc recorded in Mult i Session*2.
*1 ISO 9660 Format
The most common international standard for
the logical format of files and folders on a
CD-ROM.
There are several specification levels. In
Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 format
(no more than 8 characters in the name, no
more than 3 characters in the extension
“.MP3”) and in capital letters. Fold er names
can be no longer than 8 char act ers. There can
be no more than 8 nested folder levels. Level
2 specifications allow file names up to 31
characters long.
Each folder can have up to 8 tree s.
For Joliet or Romeo in t he expansion format,
make sure of the contents of the writing
software, etc.
*2 Multi Session
This is a recording method that enables
adding of data using the Track-At-Once
method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD
control area called the Lead-in and en d at an
area called Lead-out. A Multi Session CD is a
CD having multiple sessions, with each
segment from Lead -i n t o Lead-out regarded
as a single session.
CD-Extra: The format which records audio
(audio CD data) as tracks on session 1, and
records data as tr acks on session 2.
Mixed CD: In this format , da ta is recorded as
track 1, and audio (audio CD data) is recorded
as track 2.
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Notes
• With formats other than ISO 9660 le v el 1 an d lev el 2,
folder names or file names may not be displayed
correctly.
• When naming, be sure to add the file extension
“.MP3” to the file name.
• If you put the extension “.MP3” to a file other than
MP3, the unit cannot recognize the file properly and
will generate random noise that could damage your
speakers.
• The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
– a disc recorded with complicated tree structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc to which data can be added.
Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in
Multi Session
• When the first track of the first session is audio CD
data:
Only audio CD data of the first track is played back.
Any data in subsequent sessions is skipped.
• When the first track of the first session is not audio
CD data:
– If an MP3 file is in the disc, only MP3 file(s) is
played back and other data is skipped. (Audio CD
data is not recognized.)
– If no MP3 file is in the disc, “NO MUSIC” is
displayed and nothing is played back. (Audio CD
data is not recognized.)
The playback order of the MP3 files
The playback order of the folders and files is a s
follows:
1
Folder (album)
1
2
MP3 file (track)
2
3
3
4
5
6
6
7
5
4
7
8
8
9
Tree 1
(root)
Notes
• A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.
• When you insert a disc with many trees, it takes a
longer time to start playback. We recommend that
you make only one or two trees for each disc.
• Maximum folder number: 150 (including root folder
and empty folders)
• The maximum number of MP3 files and folders that
can be contained in a disc: 300
When a file/folder name contains many characters,
this number may become less than 300.
Tip
To specify a desired playback order, before the folder
or file name, input the order by number (e.g., “01,”
“02”), then record contents onto a disc. (The order
differs depending on the writing software.)
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tree 4
Tree 5
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Getting Started
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, or
after replacing the car battery or chan ging the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Remove the front panel and press the RESET
button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point
pen.
RESET button
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
If you connect an op ti onal amplifier and do not
use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be
deactivated.
1 Press (OFF)*.
CD/MD playback o r ra di o reception stops
(the key illumination and display remain on).
* If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on
the ignition switch, be sure to turn the unit off by
pressing (OFF) until the display disappears to
avoid car battery drain.
2 Press (OPEN), then slide the f ront
panel to the right, and gently pull out
the left en d of the front p a n el.
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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.
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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 insert a CD) to
operate the unit.
A
B
x
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indica tion.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.
The hour indication flashes.
1Press the volume +/– button to set
the hour.
2Press (SEL).
The minute indi cation flashes.
3Press the volume +/– button to set
the minute.
2 Press (DSPL).
The clock starts. Aft er th e cl ock setting is
completed, the display retu rn s to normal play
mode.
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
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CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you
can also control ext ernal CD/MD units.
Playing a disc
(With this unit)
1 Press (OPEN) and insert the disc
(labeled side up).
2 Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly unti l “ C D ” appears to start play back.
To Press
Stop playba ck (OFF)
Eject the disc (OPEN) then Z
Skip tracks
–Automatic
Music Sensor
Fast-forward/
reverse
–Manual Search
Skip albums*
–Albums selection
* Available only when an MP3 file is played.
T o skip trac ks continuous ly, press (SEEK) (+) or
(SEEK) (–), then press again within 2 seconds
and hold.
(SEEK) (–/+)
(./>)
[once for each tr ack]
(SEEK) (–/+)
(m/M)
[hold to desired p o i nt ]
(1)(ALBUM–) or
(2)(ALBUM+)
Notes
• 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. Play will automatically start when reading
is complete.
• Depending on the condition of the disc, it may not
play back (page 6, 7).
• While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if
(SEEK) (–) or (SEEK) (+) is pres se d, pl a ybac k ski ps
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.
• If you play a high-bit rate MP3 file such as 320 kbps,
sound may be intermittent.
(With optional unit)
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD” or “MD (MS*
1
).”
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the
desired un it 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.
Cautions wh en co nn ec tin g M GS- X1 an d M D un it ( s)
This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit.
• When you want to play MGS-X1, press (SOURCE) to
select “MS” or “MD.” When “MS” appears in the
source display, MGS-X1 starts to play. When “MD”
appears in the source display, press (MODE) to
select “MS,” to start playback.
• When you want to play an MD unit, 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 pla ying ba ck a di sc with non-audi o CD
data/MP3 file
If a disc with no MP3 files is inserted:
– in the case of this unit, “NO MUSIC” appears in the
display, and the display becomes the clock display
(CD playback stops).
– in the case of an optional MP3 compatible CD unit,
“NO MUSIC” appears in the display and playback of
the next disc starts.
– in the case of an optional CD unit, which is
incompatible with MP3, the disc will play back with
no sound.
Note
With optional unit connected, playback of the same
source will continue on to the optional CD/MD unit.
(1)(DISC–) or
(2)(DISC+)
[once for each disc]
2
(1)(ALBUM–) or
(2)(ALBUM+)
[hold to desired album]
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Display items
When the disc/album/track changes, any
prerecorded title*
automatically displayed. (If the A.SCRL (Auto
Scroll) function is set to “ON,” names exceeding
8 characters will b e s crolled (page 20).)
Source
Displayable ite m s
•Track number/
Elapsed playing time
•Disc name*
• Album (folde r) name*
• Track (file) name*1*
•ID3 tag*
•Clock
To Press
Switch display item (DSPL)
*1 When pressing (DSPL), “NO NAME” indicates that
there is no Disc Memo (page 14) or prerecorded
name to display.
*2 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.
*3 Only for MP3 files.
Only track name/artist name/album name in ID3
tag is displayed.
When pressing (DSPL), “NO ID3” indicates that
there is no ID3 tag to display.
1
of the new disc/album/track is
1
/Artist name*
3
2
3
3
Notes
• Some characters cannot be displayed.
• 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 of a CD TEXT disc.
Notes on MP3
• ID3 tag applies only to version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and
2.4.
• So me cha racter s and signs cannot be displayed
(appear as “ *”). The maximum number of
displayable characters for an album (folder) name/
track (file) is 64 (Romeo) or 32 (Joliet); ID3 tag 30
characters (1.0, 1.1, 2.2 and 2.3) or 126 characters
(2.4).
• In the following cases, elapsed playing time may not
be displayed accurately.
– when an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is
played.
– during fast-forward/reverse.
Tips
• When the A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) function is set to
“OFF” and the disc/album/track is changed, the disc/
album/track name or ID3 tag does not scroll.
• When an MP3 file is played and the album is
changed, the new album number is displayed.
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Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
You can select:
• REP-TRACK — to repeat the current track.
•REP-ALBM*1 — to repeat the tracks in the
current album.
•REP-DISC*2 — to repeat the tracks in the
current 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 (3) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Repeat Play starts .
To return to normal play mode, select
“REP-OFF.”
Playing tracks in random
order
— Shuffle Play
You can select:
• SHUF-ALBM*1 — to play the tracks in the
current album in random order.
• SHUF-DISC — to play the tracks in the cu rrent
disc in random order.
• SHUF-CHGR*2 — to play the tracks in the
current optional CD (MD) unit in random
order.
• SHUF-ALL*3 — to play all the tracks in all
connected CD (MD) units (including this 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 (4) (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.
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Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the
CUSTOM FILE function)
You can label each disc with 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 15).
1 Start playing the disc you want to label
in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE
function.
2 Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds.
The unit will repeat the disc during the
labeling procedure.
3 Enter the characters.
1 Press the volume +/– button to
select the desired character.
A y B y C ... y 0 y 1 y 2 ...
y + y – y
*(blank space)
2 Press (SEL) after locating the
desired c haracter.
The next char acter flashes.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to ente r the
entire name.
4 To return to normal play mode, press
(LIST) (CA T) for 2 seconds
Tips
• Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a
character.
• 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/SHUF play is suspended until the name
edit is complete.
... y * y A
*
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
Other items can be displayed (page 12).
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 (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds.
4 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.
The stored names will appear.
5 Press the volume +/– button
repeatedl y t o sele ct t he dis c name yo u
want to erase.
6 Press (SEL) for 2 seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase
other names.
7 Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds.
The unit returns to normal 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 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 14) 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 During playback, press (LIST) (CAT).
The name assigned to the current disc appears
in the display.
2 Press (LIST) (CAT) repeatedly until
you find the desired disc.
3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to p lay
the disc.
Notes
• Once a disc name has been displayed for 5
seconds, the display goes back to its normal
playback mode.
• If there are no discs in the magazine, “NO DISC”
appears in the display.
• If a disc has not been assigned a custom file, “NO
NAME” appears in the display.
• If the disc information has not been read by the unit,
“NOT READ” appears in the display. To load the
disc, first press the number button, then choose the
disc that has not been loaded.
• The information appears only in upper case. There
are also some letters which cannot be displayed.
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or for CD TEXT
Radio
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, an d AM 2).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
Storing stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals within the selected band, and stores them
in the order of their frequency.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press (BTM) for 2 seconds.
The unit stores stat i ons in the order of their
frequencies on th e number buttons.
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
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6))
on which the desired station is stored.
If preset tuning does not work
— Automatic tuning/Loc al Se ek Mode
Automatic tuning:
Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to
search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat the oper at io n unt il the desired
station is rece ived.
Local Seek Mode:
If the automatic tuning stops too
frequently, press (SENS) repeatedly
until “LOCAL-ON” appears.
“LCL” indicator is displayed.
Only the stations wi th relatively strong
signals will be tuned in.
To cancel the local seek mode, press (SENS)
twice when receiving FM.
Note
When receiving AM, to cancel the local seek mode,
press (SENS) (“LOCAL-OFF” appears).
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to
locate the approximate frequency, then press
(SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) repeatedly to fine adjust to
the desired frequency (manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press (SENS)
repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears.
“MONO” indicator is displayed.
The sound improves, but become s monaura l
(“ST” disappears).
To return to normal radio reception mode, press
(SENS) (“MONO-OFF” appears).
Tip
If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to
“OFF” (page 22).
Storing only the desired
stations
You can manually prese t th e desired stations on
any chosen number butto n.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) 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.
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.
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Storing station names
— Station Memo
You can assign a name to ea ch radio station and
store it in memory. The name of the station
currently tuned in appears in the display. Y ou can
assign a name usi ng up to 8 characters for a
station.
Storing the station names
1 Tune in a station whose name you
want to store.
2 Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds.
3 Enter the characters.
1 Press the volume +/– button to
select the desired characte r.
A y B y C ... y 0 y 1 y 2 ...
y + y – y
*(blank space)
2 Press (SEL) after locating the
desired character.
The next character flashes.
... y * y A
*
Erasing the station name
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds.
4 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.
The stored names w i l l a ppear.
5 Press the volume +/– button
repeatedly to select the station name
you want to erase.
6 Press (SEL) for 2 seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you wa nt to era se
other names.
7 Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds.
The unit retu rns to normal radio receptio n
mode.
Note
If you have already erased all of the station names,
“NO DATA” appears in step 6.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
4 To return to normal radio reception
mode, press (LIST) (CAT) for 2
seconds.
Tip
Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a
character.
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Tuning in a station through
a list
— List-up
1 During radio reception, press (LIST)
(CAT).
The frequency or the na m e as si gned to the
current station appears in the display.
2 Press (LIST) (CAT) repeatedly until
you find the desired station.
3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to tune
in the desired station.
Other Functions
You can also control the uni t (and optional CD/
MD units ) with a rota ry comman de r (optional).
Using the rotary commander
First, attach the app ro priate label depending on
how you want to mount the rot a ry commander.
The rotary commander works by pressing
buttons and/or rota ti ng controls.
MODE
DSPL
MODE
SEL
(ATT)
(MODE)
SEL
DSPL
By pressing buttons
(SEL)
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(SOURCE)
Rotate the VOL control
to adjust the volume.
Press To
(DSPL)
(OFF)
(SOURCE) Change the source
(Radio/CD/MD*1)/Power on
(MODE) Change operati on
(Radio band/CD unit*1/MD
1
unit*
)
(ATT) Attenuate the sound
2
(OFF)*
Stop playback or ra dio
reception/Power off
(SEL) Adjust and select
(DSPL) Change the display item
OFF
By rotating the control
SEEK/AMS
control
When an MP3 file is played, you can select an
album using the rotary commander.
(With this unit)
To Do this
Skip albums
– Album selection
Push in and rotate [once for
each album] the control.
To continuously skip
albums, push in and rotate
(and hold) the control.
Rotate and release to:
– Skip tracks.
To continuously skip tracks, rotate once and
rotate again within 2 seconds and hold the
control.
– Tune in stations automatically.
Rotate, hold, and release to:
– Fast-forward/reverse a track.
– Find a station manually.
By pushing in and rotating the control
PRESET/DISC
control
Push in and rotate the control to:
– Receive preset station s .
– Change discs during CD (MD) pl ayback*1.
– Change albums*3.
*1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is
connected.
*2 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition key switch, after turning off the ignition, be
sure to press and hold (OFF) until the display
disappears.
*3 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
(With optional unit)
To Do this
Skip discs
–Disc selection
Push in and rotate [once for
each disc] the control.
To continuously skip disc s,
push in an d rotate once and
rotate again within 2
seconds (and hold) the
control.
Skip albums
– Album selection
1 To enter Album selection
mode, push in, then rotate
and hold the control.
Within 2 seconds,
proceed to step 2.
2 Push in, then rotate
quickly and repeatedly, to
skip albums one by one.
Changing the operative direction
The operative directi on of controls is facto ry-set
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 reverse the operative direct io n.
Press (SEL) for 2 seconds while
pushing the VOL control.
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Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust the balanc e, fader, low pass filter
and subwoofer volume.
1 Press (SEL) repeatedly until “BAL,”
“FAD,” “LP F” or “SUB” appears.
Each time you press (SEL), the item changes
as follows:
1
LOW*
t MID*1 t HI*1 t
BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t
LPF (low pass filter)*
SUB (subwoofer volume)*
*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 21).
*2 When “SUB” is selected (page 20).
*3 The cut off frequency is adjustable to 78 Hz,
125 Hz, or OFF.
*4 The volume level is adjustable between –10
and +10 steps. (Below –10, “ATT” is displayed.)
2*3
t
2*4
2 Press the volume +/– button to adjust
the selected item.
Note
Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.
Quickly attenuating the
sound
Press (ATT).
After “ATT-ON” momentarily appears,
“ATT” ap pears in the display.
Changing the sound and
display settings
The following items can be set:
•REAR/SUB*1 — to switch the audio output
REAR or SUB.
– Select “REAR” to output to a power
amplifier.
– Select “SUB” to output to a subwoofer.
• A.SCRL (Auto Scrol l)*2 (page 12).
• M.DSPL (Motion Display) — to turn the
motion display on or off.
– Select “ON” to activate the motion display
(the moving pattern appears in the display) .
– Select “OFF” to deactivate the motion
display.
•DEMO*1 — to turn the dem onstration display
on or off.
– Select “ON” to activate the demonstration
display (the demonstration starts about 10
seconds after the un it is turned o ff).
– Sel ect “OFF” to deactivate the
demonstration display.
• BEEP*3 — to turn the beeps on or off.
• DIM — to change the brightness of the display.
– Select “ON” to dim the display.
– Select “OFF” to deactivate the Dimmer.
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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