Sony CDX-F5550EE User Manual

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

2-515-314-22 (1)

Operating Instructions

Инструкция по эксплуатации

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

Перед установкой и подсоединениями прочитайте прилагаемую инструкцию по установке и подсоединению.

CDX-F5550EE

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions.

• CD playback: You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 files also containing Multi Session (page 13)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 13)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

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.

CD-DA

MP3

ATRAC CD

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

FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).

– BTM (Best Tuning Memory) function: the

unit selects strong signal stations and stores them.

– You can assign a name to each radio 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 synthesis, to enhance the sound of speakers, even if they are installed low in the door.

– BBE MP: improves digitally compressed

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

• Optional unit operation You can also control optional CD/MD changers, in addition to playing with this unit.

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

information such as disc, artist and track name.

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

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

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.

Applicable accessory: Remote commander

This symbol on the product or on its

The BBE MP process

improves digitally

compressed sound, such as 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.

SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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 characteristics

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

Adjusting the equalizer curve — EQ3 . . . . 9

Labelling a station/disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

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

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

Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . 11

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About ATRAC CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Getting Started

Detaching the front panel

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Detach the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.

RESET button

Note

Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 24-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 previous display.

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 flipped 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 10) while the unit is turned off.

Attaching the front panel

Place the 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 disc) to operate the unit.

Inserting the disc in the unit

1 Press (OPEN). 2 Insert the disc (label side up).

3 Close the front panel.

Playback starts automatically.

Ejecting the disc

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

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Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding buttons on the 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 the source (Radio/CD/

MD*

c Volume control dial/Select button 4,

9, 10

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

d GP*

/PRESET +/– buttons

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

e Receptor for the card remote

commander

f LIST button 9, 11

To list up.

g Display window 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 the

unit*

k SEEK –/+ buttons

Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold). CD: To skip tracks (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); fast-forward/ reverse a track (press and hold).

l DSPL (display) button 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 OFF button

To power off/stop the source.

q RESET button 4 r Z (eject) button 5

To eject the disc.

s Disc slot 5

To insert the disc.

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

t < (.)/, (>) buttons

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

u VOL (volume) +/– button

To adjust volume.

v ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

w SEL (select) button

The same as the select button on the unit.

x 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.)

y SCRL (scroll) button 8

To scroll the display item.

z 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 is played and a changer

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

*3 When a CD/MD changer is connected. *4 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 14.

For details on connecting 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 commander or set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 11).

Tip

Displayed item will differ, depending on the disc type and recorded format. For details on MP3, see page 13; ATRAC CD, see page 13.

, Clock

Repeat and shuffle play

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

Select To play

REP-TRACK track repeatedly.

REP-GP* group repeatedly.

SHUF-GP* group in random order.

SHUF-DISC disc in random order.

* When an MP3/ATRAC CD is played.

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

Caution

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

Storing automatically — BTM

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears.

To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. 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

While receiving the station that 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 store another station on the same number button, the previous stored station will be replaced.

Receiving the stored stations

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

Tuning automatically

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 the name. For details on labelling a station, see page 10.

1 Select the band, then press (LIST).

The frequency or station name appears.

2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until the

desired station appears.

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 characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB

You can adjust the balance, fader, 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 FA D (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume)*

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

(page 10). “ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 20 steps.

2 Rotate the volume control dial

repeatedly to adjust the selected 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.

Adjusting the equalizer curve — EQ3

You can adjust and store the equalizer settings 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 selected item.

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

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer curve.

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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.

Labelling 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 station/disc 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 character appears.

The character changes 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 operation until the entire name is entered.

3 Press and hold (LIST).

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

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

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 labelling 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 that has stored the

custom name you want to delete, then press

and hold (LIST).

2 Press and hold (DSPL).

The stored name will flash.

3 Rotate the volume control dial repeatedly to

select the name 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 reception/play 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 appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until the desired item appears.

3 Rotate the volume control dial to

select the setting (example “ON” or “OFF”).

4 Press and hold the select button.

The setup is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception 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 details): “

z” indicates the default settings.

CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust)

BEEP To set “ON” (

SUB/REAR*

DIM (Dimmer) To change the brightness of the

DEMO*

(Demonstration)

(page 4)

To switch the audio output. –“SUB” (

z): to output to a

subwoofer.

– “REAR”: to output to a power

amplifier.

display. –“AT” (

z): to dim the display

automatically when you turn

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

dimmer.

To set “ON” (z) or “OFF” (page 4).

z) or “OFF.”

M.DSPL* (Motion Display)

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 of the

display. The contrast level is adjustable in 7 steps.

A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)

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

(Low

LPF* Pass Filter)

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When the unit is turned on. *3 When the audio output is set to “SUB.”

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

z).

z): to not scroll.

To skip Press (GP/PRESET)

discs continuously

then, press again within 2

seconds and hold.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4)

(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

REP-DISC*1disc repeatedly.

SHUFCHGR*

SHUF-ALL*

When one or more CD/MD changers 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.

tracks in the changer in random

order.

tracks in all units in random

order.

Using optional equipment

CD/MD changer

Selecting the changer

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” or

“MD” appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired

changer appears.

Unit number

Playback starts.

Skipping groups and discs

1 During playback, press (GP/PRESET)

+/–.

To skip Press (GP/PRESET)

group and release (hold for a

group continuously

discs repeatedly.

Disc number

moment).

within 2 seconds of first releasing.

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 name to a disc, the name appears on the list. For details on labelling a disc, see page 10.

1 During playback, press (LIST).

The disc number or disc 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.

With the card remote commander

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

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Attaching the label

Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rotary commander.

DSPL

E MODE

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Location of controls

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

SEL

PRESET

SOURCE

VOL

The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the unit.

• PRESET control

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

• VOL control

The same as the volume control dial on the unit (rotate).

• SEEK/AMS control

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

ATT

DSPL

SEEK/AMS

MODE

OFF

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of the controls is factoryset 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 direction.

1 While pushing the VOL control, press and

hold (SEL).

Additional Information

Precautions

• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

• Power aerial will extend automatically while the unit is operating.

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

To maintain high sound quality

Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or discs.

Notes on discs

• To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface. Handle the disc by its edge.

• Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use.

• Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

• Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.

• Do not use any discs with labels 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 skipping, or no playback) due to heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to warp.

• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

• You cannot play 8 cm CDs.

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