Sony CDX-F5510 User Manual

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

2-515-314-11 (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.

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.

Serial No.

CDX-F5510

US FR

CDX-F50M

Welcome !

Thank you for purchas in g t hi s Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions .

• CD playback: You can play CD-DA (also containi ng CD

TEXT*

), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 f iles also containing Multi Session (page 14)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 14)).

Type of dis c s Label on the disc

The table below shows the di fference s between the 2 units. It is also described in each section (example, “CDX-F50M”).

CDX-F5510 CDX-F50M

Card remote commander RM-X151 (supplied)

Frequency select switch Auxiliary audio

equipment Marine remote

commander RM-XM10 (optional)

CD-DA

MP3

AT RAC CD

• Radio receptio n: –You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,

FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).

–BT M (Best Tuning Memory) function: the

unit selects strong sig nal stations and store s them.

–You can assign a name to each rad io station,

store it in memory , and display station names on the list.

• Sound adjustment: –EQ3: You can select an equalizer curve for 7

music types.

–DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):

creates a more ambient sound field, using virtual speaker s ynthesis, to enhanc e th e sound of speakers , even if they ar e installed low in the door .

–BB E MP: improves digitally compressed

sound such as MP3. For details, see following explanation.

• Optional unit operation Y ou can also control optional CD/MD changers and optional Sony port able devices* addition to playing with this unit.

*1 A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes

information such as disc, artist and track name.

*2 CDX-F50M only.

About this manual

This manual explains the functions of 2 units, CDX-F5510 and CDX-F50M.

Warning

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.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

After turning the ignition off, be sure to press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears. Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Inserting the disc in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ejecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Card remote commander RM-X151 . . . . . . 6

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 8

Storing manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Receiving a station through a list

— list-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the sound characte ri stics

— BAL/FAD/SUB/AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the equalizer curve — EQ3 . . . . 9

Labeling a station/disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CD/MD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Card remote commander RM-X114 . . . . . 12

Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . 12

Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

About ATRAC CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

CDX-F50M only

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

The BBE MP process

improves digitally

MP3, by restoring and enhancing the higher harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP works by generating even-order harmonics from the source material, effectively recovering warmth, detail and nuance.

compressed sound, such as

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.

SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of S ony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRA C3, ATRA C 3p lu s a n d t he i r l og os are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Getting Started

Detaching the front panel

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or chan gi ng the connections, you must reset the unit. Detach 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 er ase the clock setting and some stored contents.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.

3 Press (DSPL).

The hour indication flashes.

4 Rotate the volume control dial to set

the hour and minute.

To move the digital indication, press (DSPL).

5 Press the select button.

The clock starts and the next setup display appears.

6 Press and hold the select button.

The setup is complete.

To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press (DSPL) again to return to the p revious displ ay.

With the card remote commander

In step 4, to set the hour and minute, press M or m.

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

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.

1 Press (OFF).

The unit is turned off.

2 Press (OPEN).

The front panel is flipp ed down.

3 Slide the front panel to the right, then

gently pull out the left end of the front panel.

Notes

• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and 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, use the supplied front panel case.

DEMO mode

When the unit is turned off, the clock is displayed first, then demonstration (DEMO) mode starts the demonstration display.

To cancel the DEMO mode, set “DEMO-OFF” in setup (page 11) while the unit is turned off.

Attaching the front panel

Place the hole A of th e front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to operate the unit.

Inserting the disc in the unit

1 Press (OPEN). 2 Insert the disc (la bel si de u p).

3 Close the front panel.

Playback starts automatically.

Ejecting the disc 1

Press (OPEN).

2 Press Z.

The disc is ejected.

3 Close the front panel.

Note

Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

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DSO

SEEK SEEK

EQ3

BTMSENS

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Front panel removed

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RESET

BBESHUFREP

BBE MP

OPEN

6543

OFF

Card remote commander RM-X151

(CDX-F5510 only)

qj 2 wa

OFF

SOURCE

DSPL

132

465

SEL

VOL

ATT

MODE

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SCRL

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Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding butt ons on t h e card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

a DSO button 2

To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF). The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect .

b SOURCE button

To power on/change th e source (Radio/CD/

MD*

/AUX (CDX-F50M o n ly)).

c Volume control dial/Select button 4,

9, 10,

To adj us t v o lu me (ro ta te); select items (press).

d GP*

/PRESET +/– buttons

To select preset stations/skip groups (press); skip groups continuously (press and hold).

e Re ceptor for the card remote

commander

f LIST/CAT*

button 9, 11

To list up.

g Display wind ow h OPEN button 5

To open the front panel.

i EQ3 (equalizer) button 9

To select an equalizer type (XPLOD , VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM or OFF).

j MODE button 8, 11

To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select t he

unit*

k SEEK –/+ buttons

Radio: To tune in stati ons automatical ly (press); f ind a station manuall y (press and hold). CD: To skip tracks (press); skip tra cks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hol d) ; fast-forward/ reverse a track (press and hold).

l DSPL (display) butto n 4, 8, 10

To change display items.

m SENS button

To improve weak reception: LOCAL/ MONO.

n BTM button 8

To start the BTM function (press and hold).

o Number buttons

Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). CD/MD*

(3): REP 8 (4): SHUF 8 (5): BBE MP*

To activate the BBE MP function, to set “BBEMP-ON” during playback on this unit. To cancel, set “BBEMP-OFF.”

p Frequency select switch (located on the

bottom of the unit) (CD X - F50M only) See “Frequency select switch” in the

supplied installation/connections manual.

q OFF button

To power off/stop the source.

r RESET button 4 s Z (eject) button 5

To eject the disc.

t Disc slot 5

To insert the disc.

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit.

u < (.)/, (>) buttons

To control radio/CD, the same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit. (For det ai l s of other operations, see “With the card remote commander” on each pages.)

v VOL +/– button

To adjust volume.

w ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

x SEL (select) butt o n

The same as the select button on the unit.

y M (+)/m (–) buttons

To control radio/CD, the same as (GP/PRESET) +/– on the unit. (For details of other operations, see “With the card remote commander” on each pages.)

z SCRL button 8

To scroll the display item.

wj Number buttons

To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).

*1 When an MD changer is connected. *2 When an MP3/ATRAC CD i s p layed and a changer

is not connected. If the changer is connected, the operation is different, see page 11.

*3 When the XM tuner is connected. *4 When a CD/MD changer is connected. *5 The unit only.

Note

If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, 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 of the card remote commander” on page 15.

For details on connecti ng to a CD/MD changer, see page 11.

Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Display items

A Source B Track number/Elapsed playing time,

Disc/artist name, Group number* Group name, Track name, Text information*

*1 Group number is displayed only when the group is

changed.

*2 When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed and

when playing a ATRAC CD, text information written by SonicStage, etc. is displayed.

To change display items B, press (DSPL); scroll display items B, press (SCRL) on the card remote comm ander or set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 11).

Note (CDX-F50M only)

When an ATRAC CD is played on the unit, optional RM-XM10 may not display track numbers after 512 correctly. However, this is not a malfunction.

Tip

Displayed item will differ, depending on the disc type and recorded format. For details on MP3, see page 14; ATRAC CD, see page 14.

, Clock

Caution

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

Storing automatically — BTM 1

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears.

To change the band, pr es s (MODE) repeatedl y. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.

2 Press and hold (BTM) until “BTM”

flashes.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Storing manually 1

While receiving the statio n th at you want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) 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 previous stored station will be replaced.

Repeat and shuffle play 1

During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting app ears.

Select To play

REP-TRACK track repeat edly. REP-GP* group repeatedly. SHUF-GP* group in random order. SHUF-DISC disc in random orde r.

* When an MP3/ATRAC CD is played.

To return to normal play mode, select “REPOFF” or “SHUF-OFF.”

Receiving the stored stations 1

Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to (6)) or (GP/PRESET) +/–.

Tuning automatically 1

Select the band, then press (SEEK) –/+ 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 (SEEK) –/+ to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) –/+ repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

Receiving a station through a list — list-up

You can list up the frequency or th e name. For details on labeling a s ta tion, see page 10.

1 Select the band, then pre ss (LIST).

The frequency or station name appears.

2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until the

desired station appea rs.

After 5 seconds, the unit returns to normal reception mode.

3 Press (SEEK) –/+ to receive the

station.

With the card remote commander

In step 2, to select the station, press M or m.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound c haracteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB/AUX

You can adjust the balanc e, fad er, and subwoofer volume.

1 Press the select button repeatedly

until “BAL,” “FAD” or “SUB” appears.

The item changes as follows:

LOW*

t MID*1 t HI*1 t

BAL (left -right) t FAD (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume)*

volume)*

*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 9). *2 When the audio output is set to “SUB”

(page 10). “A TT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 20 steps. When “AUX” source is selected (CDX-F50M only).

2 Rotate the volume control dial

repeatedly to adjust the sel ected item.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Note

Adjust within 3 seconds of selecting the item.

With the card remote commander

In step 2, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m.

t AUX (AUX

Adjusting the equalizer curve — EQ3

You can adjust and store the equalizer settin gs for different tone ranges.

1 Select a source, then press (EQ3)

repeatedly to select the EQ3 type.

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.

3 Rotate the volume control dial

repeatedly to adjust the sel ected item.

The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from –10 dB to +10 dB.

continue to next page t

Repeat steps 2 and 3 t o adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold the select button before the setting is complete. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

With the card remote commander

In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m.

Labeling a station/disc

When you receive a station, or play a disc in a CD changer with the CUSTOM FILE function, you can label each st at i on/ di sc with a custom name up to 8 characters (Station Memo/Disc Memo). If you label a station/disc, the name appears on the list (page 9 or 11).

1 While receiving a station or playing a

disc that you want to label, press and hold (LIST).

2 Rotate the volume control dial

repeatedly until the desired char acter appears.

The character c hanges as follows:

A y B y C ... y 0 y 1 y 2 ... y + y – y ... y (blank space) y A

To move the digital indication, press the select button. Repeat this opera t io n until the entire name is entered.

3 Press and hold (LIST).

The labeling is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

To display the name, press (DSPL) during reception or play back.

Tips

• To correct or erase a character, overwrite or enter “.”

• The Disc Memo always takes priority over any prerecorded title.

• You can label a disc on the unit if a changer with the CUSTOM FILE function is connected.

• “REP-TRACK” and all shuffle play are suspended until the labeling is complete.

With the card remote commander

In step 2, to select the character, press M or m.

Deleting the custom name

1 Select the radio, or the unit t h a t has store d the

custom name you w ant to delete, then press and hold (LIST).

2 Press and hold ( DSPL) .

The stored name w i ll fl ash.

3 Rotate the volume control dia l repeatedly to

select the nam e you want to delete.

4 Press and hold the select button.

The name is deleted. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other names.

5 Press and hold (LIST).

The unit returns to normal play/reception mode.

With the card remote commander

In step 3, to select the name, press M or m.

Adjusting setup items — SET

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display ap pears.

2 Press the select button repeat edly

until the desired item appears.

3 Rotate the volume control dial to

select the setting (example “O N” or “OFF”).

4 Press and hold the select button.

The setup is complete and the display returns to normal play/rec eption mode.

Note

Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting.

With the card remote commander

In step 3, to select the setting, press < or ,.

The following items can be set (follow the page reference for detai l s): “

z” indicates the default settings.

CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust)

BEEP To set “ON” ( AUX-A*

SUB/REAR*

(page 4)

z) or “OFF.”

1*2

T o turn the AUX source display “ON” (

z) or “OFF” (page 13).

To switch the audio output. –“SUB” (

z): to output to a

subwoofer.

–“REAR”: to output to a power

amplifier.

DIM (Dimmer) To change the brightness of the

display. –“AT” (

z): to dim the display

automatically when you turn

the lights on. –“ON”: to dim the display. –“OFF”: to deactivate the

dimmer.

DEMO* (Demonstration)

M.DSPL* (Motion Display)

To set “ON” (z) or “OFF” (page 4).

To select the Motion Display mode. –“SA” (

z): to show moving

patterns and spectrum

analyzer. – “ON”: to show moving

patterns. –“OFF”: to deactivate the

Motion Display.

CONTRAST To adjust the contrast o f the

display. The contrast level is adjustable in 7 steps.

A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)

To scroll long displayed items automatically when the group/ track is changed . –“ON”: to scroll. –“OFF” (

(Low

LPF* Pass Filter)

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 CDX-F50M only. *3 When the unit is turnd on. *4 When the audio output is set to “SUB.”

To select the cut-off frequency “78HZ,” “125HZ” or “OFF” (

z).

z): to not scroll.

Using optional equipment

CD/MD changer

Selecting the changer

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly unt il “CD” or

“MD” appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired

changer appears.

Unit number

Playback starts.

Disc number

Note (CDX-F50M only)

When an XM satellite radio program is received by the optional XM tun e r, optional RM-XM1 0 may not display source name and channel number correctly. However, this is not a malfunction.

Skipping groups and discs

1 During play back press (GP/PRESET)

+/–.

To skip Press (GP/PRESET)

group and release (hold for a

moment).

group continuously

within 2 seconds of first

releasing. discs repeatedly. discs

continuously

then, press again within 2

seconds and hold .

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (3) (REP) o r (4)

(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

REP-DISC*1disc repeatedly. SHUF-

CHGR* SHUF-ALL*

tracks in the changer in random

order.

tracks in all units in random

order.

*1 When one or more CD /MD chan ge rs are

connected.

*2 When one or more CD changers, or two or more

MD changers are connected.

To return to normal play mode, select “REPOFF” or “SHUF-OFF.”

Tip

“SHUF-ALL” will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD changers.

Locating a disc by name — list-up

You can select a disc from the list when connecting a CD changer with the CUSTOM FILE function or an MD changer. If you assign a nam e to a disc, the name appe ars on the list. For details on labeling a disc, see page 10.

1 During playback, press (LIST).

The disc number or di sc name appears.

2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until the desired disc

appears. After 5 seconds, the unit returns to normal play mode.

3 Press (SEEK) –/+ to play the disc.

continue to next page t

With the card remote commander

In step 2, to select the disc, press M or m.

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Card remote commander RM-X114

Location of controls

The correspo nding buttons on the card remote commander cont rol the same functi ons as those on this unit.

DSPL MODE

PRESET

DISC

SOURCE

–

SEEK

SOUND

DISC

PRESET –

VOL

–

LIST

SEEK

ATTOFF

MODE

LIST m/M

(DISC

PRESET +/ –)

ENTER

ATT

DSPL

SOURCE

</,

(SEEK –/+ )

SOUND

OFF

VOL (+/ –)

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit.

•

</, (SEEK –/+) buttons

To control radio/CD, the same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit. (For details of other operations, see “With the card re mote commander” on each pages.)

• SOUND button

The same as the select button on the unit.

•

M/m (DISC*/PRESET +/–) buttons

To control CD, the same as (GP/PRESET) +/– on the unit. (F or det ai ls o f ot her op er at io ns, see “With the card remote commander” on each pages.)

* Not available for this unit.

Note

If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, 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 of the card remote commander” on page 15.

Attaching the label

Attach the indicat io n l abel depending on how you mount the rotary commander.

DSPL

MODE

Location of controls

The correspond ing buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

SEL

PRESET

SOURCE

VOL

ATT

DSPL

SEEK/AMS

MODE

OFF

The following controls on the r ota ry comman der require a different operation from the unit.

• PRESET control

The same as (GP/PRESET) +/– on the unit (push in and rotat e).

• VOL control

The same as the volume cont rol di al on th e unit (rotate).

• SEEK/AMS control

The same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold).

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of the controls is factory set as shown below.

To increase

To decrease

If you need to moun t t he r otary commander o n the right hand side of th e steering column, yo u can reverse the operative direction.

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