For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual
*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
1
.
2
version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4
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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.
R
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,
effectivel
recovering warmth, detail and nuance.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
a Volume +/– button
b ATT (attenuate) button 20
c COLOR button 23
To change the LCD colour.
d SOUND button 20
e Display window
f Z (eject) button (located on the front side
of the unit, behind the front panel) 11
g EQ7 button 22
h DSO button 23
i OPEN button 9, 11
j SEEK +/– button
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically/find a
station manually.
CD/MD:
To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track.
k Receptor for the card remote
commander
l SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD/
AUX *
1
) button
To select the source.
m MODE button
To change operation.
n OFF (Stop/Power off) button*2 9, 11,
24
o RESET button (located on the front side of
the unit, behind the front panel) 9
OPEN
DSO
SEEK
EQ7
DISC/PRESET
DSPL
CDX-F5700
p Number buttons
Radio:
To store stations/receive stations.
CD/MD:
(1): REP 12
(2): SHUF 13
Sound:
(5): BBE MP 20
q Frequency select switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “Frequency select switch” in the
Installation/Connections manual.
r DSPL (display mode change) button
12, 14
s DISC (ALBUM)/PRESET buttons (–/+)
To receive preset stations/change the disc*
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skip albums*4.
*1 Available only when an optional Sony portable
device is connected to AUX IN terminal of the unit.
When you connect a Sony por table device and CD/
MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN
selector.
*2 Warning when installing 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 does not turn off and this causes
battery drain.
*3 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected.
*4 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
,
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Card remote commander RM-X114
DSPLMODE
+
PRESET
LIST
+
DISC
MENU
–
SEEK
SOUND
SOURCE
DISC
PRESET –
+
VOL
+
SEEK
–
ENTER
ATTOFF
–
The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
a DSPL button
b MENU button
To display the menus.
c SOURCE button
d SEEK (–/+) buttons
e SOUND button
f OFF button
g VOL (+/–) buttons
h MODE button
i LIST button 14, 17
j DISC (ALBUM)/PRESET (+/–) buttons
k ENTER button
To enter a setting.
l 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 25.
Selecting a disc and album with the
card remote commander
Disc and album can be skipped using the DISC
(ALBUM) (+/–) buttons on the card remote
commander.
(With this unit)
ToPress
Skip albums*
– Album selection
+ or – [once for each album]
To continuously skip
albums, press and hold
either button.
(With optional unit)
ToPress
Skip discs
– Disc selection
+ or – [once for each disc]
To continuously skip discs,
press once and press again
within 2 seconds (and hold)
either button.
Skip albums*
– Album selection
+ or – [hold for a moment]
and release
To continuously skip
albums, press (and hold)
within 2 seconds of first
releasing the button.
* Available only when an MP3 file is played.
Skipping tracks continuously
Press once (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) on the
card remote commander, then press again 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 aerial will extend automatically while
the unit is operating.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in this
manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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.
• 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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• Before playing, clean the discs with a
commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe
each disc from the centre out. Do not use
solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended
for analogue discs.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection are marketed by some
record companies. Please be aware that among
those discs, there are some that do not conform to
the CD standard and may not be playable by this
product.
Notes on CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CDRWs (rewritable CDs)
This unit can play the following discs:
Type of discsLabel on the disc
Audio CD
About MP3 files
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard
technology and format for compressing a sound
sequence. The file is compressed to about 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 CD-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 Multi 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. Folder names
can be no longer than 8 characters. 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 trees.
For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format,
make sure of the contents of the writing
software, etc.
MP3 files
• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the
equipment used for its recording or the
condition of the disc) may not play on this unit.
• You cannot play a CD-R/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 session 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.
*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 end at an
area called Lead-out. A Multi Session CD is a
CD having multiple sessions, with each
segment from Lead-in to 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 tracks on session 2.
Mixed CD: In this format, data 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 level 1 and level 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 session 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 as
follows:
Folder (album)
1
1
MP3 file (track)
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
6
7
5
4
7
8
8
9
Tre e 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 star t playback. We recommend that
you make only 1 or 2 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 wr iting software.)
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tre e 4
Tre e 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 changing the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Remove the front panel and press the RESET
button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint
pen.
RESET button
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
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 optional amplifier and do not
use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be
deactivated.
1 Press (OFF)*.
CD/MD playback or radio reception stops
(the key illumination and display remain on).
* If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on
the ignition switch, be sure to tur n the unit off by
pressing (OFF) until the display disappears to
avoid car battery drain.
2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front
panel to the right, and gently pull out
the left end of the front panel.
1
2
Notes
• If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned
on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent
the speakers from being damaged.
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and its display window.
• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked
car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
Tip
When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
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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.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
A
B
x
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
(With the card remote commander)
1 Press (MENU), then press
(DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (–)
repeatedly until “CLOCK-ADJ”
appears.
1Press (ENTER).
The hour indication flashes.
2Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or
(DISC/PRESET) (–) to set the hour.
3Press (SEEK) (+).
The minute indication flashes.
4Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or
(DISC/PRESET) (–) to set the minute.
2 Press (ENTER).
The clock starts. After the clock setting is
complete, the display returns to normal play
mode.
Tip
When CLOCK mode is set to “ON,” the time is always
displayed (page 21).
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CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you
can also control external CD/MD units.
Playing a disc
(With this unit)
1 Press (OPEN) and insert the disc
(labelled side up).
2 Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
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 pressed, playback skips
to the last/first track of the disc.
• When the last track on the disc is over, playback
restarts from the first track of the disc.
• 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 unit appears.
Playback starts.
ToPress
Skip discs
– Disc selection
Skip albums*
– Albums selection
(DISC/PRESET) (+/–)
[once for each disc]
2
(DISC/PRESET) (+/–)
[hold to desired point]
If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “CD” appears to start playback.
ToPress
Stop playback(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.
(SEEK) (–/+)
(./>)
[once for each track]
(SEEK) (–/+)
(m/M)
[hold to desired point]
(DISC/PRESET) (+/–)
[hold to desired point]
To skip tracks continuously, press (SEEK) (+) or
(SEEK) (–), then press again within 2 seconds
and hold.
*1 MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1
*2 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
Cautions when connecting MGS-X1 and MD unit(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.
Note when playing back a disc with non-audio CD
data/MP3 file
If a disc with non-audio CD data/MP3 file is inser ted:
– 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 an optional unit connected, playback of the same
source will continue on to the optional CD/MD unit.
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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 be scrolled (page 21).)
Source/Clock*
Displayable items
• Disc
number/Track number/
Elapsed playing time
• Disc name*
• Album (folder) name*
• Track (file) name*1*
• ID3 tag*
ToPress
Switch display item (DSPL)
*1 When pressing (DSPL), “NO NAME” indicates that
there is no Disc Memo (page 13) or no prerecorded
name to display.
*2 Only when CLOCK mode is set to “ON.”
*3 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.
*4 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.
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 ar tist name for each
track of a CD TEXT disc.
Notes on MP3
• ID3 tag applies to version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4.
• Some characters 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 and 1.1) or 126 characters (2.2, 2.3
and 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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1
of the new disc/album/track is
2
1
/Artist name*
4
3
4
4
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 (1) (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 current
disc in random order.
• SHUF-CHGR*2 — to play the tracks in the
current optional CD (MD) changer in random
order.
•SHUF-ALL*3 — to play all the tracks in all
connected CD (MD) units (including this unit)
in random order.
*1 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
*2 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD)
changers are connected.
*3 Available only when one or more optional CD units,
or two or more optional MD units are connected.
During playback, press (2) (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select
“SHUF-OFF.”
Note
“SHUF-ALL” will not shuffle tracks between CD units
and MD units.
Labelling a CD
— Disc Memo (When connecting 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 label a CD, you can locate the
disc by name (page 14).
(With the card remote commander)
1 Start playing the disc you want to label
in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE
function.
2 Press (MENU), then press
(DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (–)
repeatedly until “NAMEEDIT” appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
The unit will repeat the disc during the
labelling procedure.
4 Enter the characters.
1 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+)*1 repeatedly
to select the desired character.
A t B t C ... t 0 t 1 t 2 ... t +
t – t
*1 For reverse order, press (DISC/PRESET) (–).
*2 (blank space)
2 Press (SEEK) (+) after locating the
desired character.
... t *2 tA
*
If you press (SEEK) (–), you can move
back to the left.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
5 Press (ENTER).
The unit returns to normal play mode.
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Tips
• Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a
character.
• There is another way to start labelling a CD: Press
(LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2
and 3. You can also complete the operation by
pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5.
• You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM
FILE function if that unit is connected along with a
CD unit that has the function. The Disc Memo will be
stored in the memory of the CD unit with the
CUSTOM FILE function.
Note
REP-TRACK/SHUF play is suspended until the Name
Edit is complete.
Viewing the Disc Memo
As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes
priority over any original CD TEXT information.
Locating a disc by name
— List-up (When connecting a CD unit with
the CD TEXT/CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD
unit)
You 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 13) 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.
(With the card remote commander)
1
or for CD TEXT
ToPress
Vie w(DSPL) during CD/CD
TEXT disc playback
Tip
Other items can be displayed (page 12).
(With the card remote commander)
Erasing the Disc Memo
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD.”
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
CD unit storing the Disc Memo.
3 Press (MENU), then press
(DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (–)
repeatedly until “NAME DEL” appears.
4 Press (ENTER).
The stored names will appear.
5 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or
(DISC/PRESET) (–) repeatedly to select
the disc name you want to erase.
6 Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase
other names.
7 Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to normal play mode.
Notes
• When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased,
the original CD TEXT information is displayed.
• 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, “NO
DATA” appears and the unit retur ns to normal play
mode in step 4 or 6.
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1 During playback, press (LIST).
The name assigned to the current disc appears
in the display.
2 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or
(DISC/PRESET) (–) repeatedly until you
find the desired disc.
3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.
Notes
• 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.
Radio
The unit can store up to 6 st at i ons per band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).
Caution
When tuning in statio ns w hi le driving, use Best
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
Storing stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the st rongest
signals within the selected band, and stores them
in the order of their fre quency.
(With the card remote commander)
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press (MENU), then press
(DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (–)
repeatedly until “BTM” appears.
4 Press (ENTER).
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the 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.
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.
Tip
Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (–) to
receive the stations in the order they are stored in the
memory (Preset Search function).
If preset tuning does not work
Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to
search for the station (automatic
tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat until the desired station is
received.
Tips
• If automatic tuning stops too frequently, turn on the
Local Seek to limit seek to stations with stronger
signals (see “Changing the sound and display
settings” on page 21).
• 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
Select monaural reception mode
(see “Changin g the sound and disp lay
settings” on page 21).
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
(“STEREO” disapp ears).
Note
If interference occurs, this unit will automatically
narrow the reception frequency to eliminate noise (IF
AUTO function). In such cases, some FM stereo
broadcasts may become monaural while in the stereo
reception mode.
Tips
• To always hear FM stereo broadcasts in stereo, you
can change the IF AUTO setting and widen the
frequency signal reception (see “Changing the
sound and display settings” on page 21). Note that
some interference may occur in this setting.
• If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to
“OFF” (page 23).
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Storing only the desired
stations
You can manually preset the desired stations on
any chosen number button.
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 store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be erased.
Storing station names
— Station Memo
You can assign a name to each radio station and
store it in memory. The name of the station
currently tuned in appears in the display. You can
assign a name using up to 8 characters for a
station.
(With the card remote commander)
Storing the station names
1 Tune in a station whose name you
want to store.
2 Press (MENU), then press
(DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (–)
repeatedly until “NAMEEDIT” appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
4 Enter the characters.
1Press (DISC/PRESET) (+)*1
repeatedly to select the desired
character.
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A t B t C ... t 0 t 1 t 2 ... t +
t – t
*1 For reverse order, press (DISC/PRESET) (–).
*2 (blank space)
2Press (SEEK) (+) after locating the
desired character.
If you press (SEEK) (–), you can move back
to the left.
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
... t *2 tA
*
5 Press (ENTER).
The unit returns to normal radio reception
mode.
Tips
• Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a
character.
• There is another way to start storing station names:
Press (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing
steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation
by pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5.
(With the card remote commander)
Erasing the station name
1 During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (–) repeatedly until
“NAME DEL” appears.
2 Press (ENTER).
3 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or
(DISC/PRESET) (–) repeatedly to select
the station name you want to erase.
4 Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 3 to 4 if you want to erase other
names.
5 Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to normal radio reception
mode.
Note
If you have already erased all of the station names,
“NO DATA” appears and the unit returns to normal
radio reception mode in step 2 or 4.
Tuning in a station through
alist
— List-up
(With the card remote commander)
1
During radio reception, press
The frequency or the name assigned to the
current station appears in the display.
2 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or
(DISC/PRESET) (–) repeatedly until you
find the desired station.
If no name is assigned to the selected station,
the frequency appears in the display.
3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the desired
station.
(LIST)
.
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Other Functions
You can also control the unit (and optional CD/
MD units) with a rotary commander (optional).
Using the rotary commander
By rotating the control
SEEK/AMS
control
First, attach the appropriate label depending on
how you want to mount the rotary commander.
The rotary commander works by pressing
buttons and/or rotating controls.
SOUND
MODE
DSPL
MODE
SOUND
DSPL
By pressing buttons
(SOUND)
(SOURCE)
Rotate the VOL control
to adjust the volume.
PressTo
(ATT)
(DSPL)
(MODE)
(OFF)
(SOURCE)Change the source
(Radio/CD/MD*1/AUX*2)/
Power on
(MODE)Change operation
(Radio band/CD unit*1/MD
1
unit*
)
(ATT)Attenuate the sound
3
(OFF)*
Stop playback or radio
reception/Power off
(SOUND)Adjust the sound settings
(DSPL)Change the display item
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
OFF
Push in and rotate the control to:
– Receive preset stations.
– Change discs during CD (MD) playback*1.
– Change albums*4.
*1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is
connected.
*2 Available only when an optional Sony portable
device is connected to AUX IN terminal of the unit.
When you connect a Sony por table device and CD/
MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN
selector.
*3 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.
*4 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
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When an MP3 file is played, you can select an
album using the rotary commander.
(With this unit)
ToDo 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.
(With optional unit)
ToDo this
Skip discs
– Disc selection
Push in and rotate [once for
each disc] the control.
To continuously skip discs,
push in and 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 direction of controls is factory-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 direction.
Press (SOUND) for 2 seconds while
pushing the VOL control.
Tip
You can also change the operative direction of these
controls with the unit (page 21).
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Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader,
and subwoofer volume.
1 Press (SOUND) repeatedly to select
the desired item.
Each time you press (SOUND), the item
changes as follows:
BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t
BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t
SUB (subwoofer volume)
2 Press the volume +/– button to adjust
the selected item.
Note
Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.
Tips
• When adjusting with the card remote commander,
press (SOUND) repeatedly and then press
(SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–).
• When adjusting with the rotary commander, press
(SOUND) repeatedly and then rotate the VOL
control.
Changing the BBE MP setting
The BBE MP process effectively adds warmth
and provides clear CD quality sound even from
heavily compressed MP3 material.
During playback on this unit, press
(5) (BBE MP) to select “BBE MP-ON.”
Quickly attenuating the
sound
Press (ATT).
After “ATT-ON” momentarily appears,
“ATT” appears in the display.
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).
To cancel the BBE MP, select “BBE MP-OFF.”
Note
The BBE MP function is available only when playing
back on this unit (when playing back on the optional
unit, BBE MP is not available).
Tip
You can change the BBE MP setting, only when
playing back on this unit.
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Changing the sound and
display settings
— Menu
The following items can be set:
SET (Set Up)
• CLOCK-ADJ (page 10)
• BEEP — to turn the beeps on or off.
• RM (Rotary Commander) — to change the
operative direction of the controls of the rotary
commander.
– Select “NORM” to use the rotary
commander at the factory-set position.
– Select “REV” when you mount the rotary
commander on the right side of the steering
column.
• AUX-A (page 24) — to turn the AUX source
display on or off.
DSPL (Display)
• DEMO — to turn the demonstration display on
or off. (When the unit is turned off.)
– Select “ON” to activate the demonstration
display (The demonstration starts about 10
seconds after the unit is turned off).
– Select “OFF” to deactivate the
demonstration display.
• CLOCK (Clock Information) — to display the
clock and the play mode at the same time (ON).
• DIM (Dimmer) — to change the brightness of
the display.
– Select “AT” to dim the display only when
you turn the lights on.
– Select “ON” to dim the display.
– Select “OFF” to deactivate the Dimmer.
• M.DSPL (Motion Display) — to select the
Motion Display mode from “1,” “2,” and
“OFF.” (When the unit is turned on.)
– Select “1” to show decoration patterns and
“OFF” and the disc/album/track is changed,
the disc/album/track name or ID3 tag does
not scroll.
P/M (Play Mode)
• LOCAL (Local Seek mode) (page 15)
– Select “ON” to only tune into stations with
stronger signals.
• MONO (Monaural mode) (page 15)
– Select “ON” to hear FM stereo broadcast in
monaural.
– Select “OFF” to return to normal mode.
• IF AUTO/WIDE (page 15)
SND (Sound)
• EQ7 TUNE (page 22) — to adjust the equalizer
curve.
• HPF (High pass filter) — to select the cut-off
frequency to “78Hz,” “125Hz” or “OFF.”
• LPF (Low pass filter) — to select the cut-off
frequency to “78Hz,” “125Hz” or “OFF.”
• LOUD (Loudness) — to enjoy bass and treble
even at low volumes. The bass and treble will
be reinforced.
• AUX LVL (page 24) — to adjust the volume
level of connected auxiliary equipment.
(With the card remote commander)
1 Press (MENU).
2 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or
(DISC/PRESET) (–) repeatedly until the
desired item appears.
3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to
select the desired setting (Example:
“ON” or “OFF”).
4 Press (ENTER).
After the mode setting is complete, the
display returns to normal play mode.
Note
The displayed item will differ depending on the source.
Tip
You can easily switch among categories (“SET,”
“DSPL,” “P/M,” “SND,” and “EDIT”) by pressing
(DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (–) for 2
seconds.
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Setting the equalizer (EQ7)
You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music
types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW
AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM and OFF (equalizer
OFF)).
You can store a different equalizer setting for
each source.
Selecting the equalizer curve
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source
(Radio, CD, MD or AUX).
2 Press (EQ7) repeatedly to select the
desired equalizer curve.
Each time you press (EQ7), the item
changes.
(With the card remote commander)
Adjusting the equalizer curve
You can store and adjust the equalizer settings
for different tone ranges.
1 Press (MENU).
2 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or
(DISC/PRESET) (–) repeatedly until
“EQ7 TUNE” appears, then press
(ENTER).
3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to
select the desired equalizer curve,
then press (ENTER).
Each time you press (SEEK) (+) or
(SEEK) (–), the item changes.
4 Select the desired frequency and level.
1Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to
select the desired frequency.
Each time you press (SEEK) (+) or
(SEEK) (–), the frequency changes.
To cancel the equalizing effect, select “OFF.”
62 Hz y 157 Hz y 396 Hz y 1 kHz
y 2.5 kHz y 6.3 kHz y 16 kHz
2Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or
(DISC/PRESET) (–) to adjust the
desired volume level.
The volume level is adjustable by 1 dB
steps from –10 dB to +10 dB.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
5 Press (MENU) twice.
When the effect setting is complete, the
display returns to normal play mode.
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Setting the Dynamic
Soundstage Organizer (DSO)
If your speakers are installed into the lower part
of the doors, the sound will come from below
and may not be clear.
The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer)
function creates a more ambient sound as if there
were speakers above the dashboard (virtual
speakers).
You can store the DSO setting for each source.
DSO mode and image of virtual speakers
*3
*2
*1
*4
*1 DSO-1
*2 DSO-2
*3 DSO-3
*4 DSO-OFF
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source
(Radio, CD, MD or AUX).
2 Press (DSO) repeatedly until the
desired DSO setting appears.
Each time you press (DSO), the DSO setting
changes.
*3
*2
*1
*4
Changing the LCD colour
You can select one of 7 colour settings for the
LCD.
Press (COLOR) repeatedly to select
the desired LCD colour.
Each time you press (COLOR), the LCD
colour changes.
Connecting auxiliary audio
equipment
The unit’s AUX IN (external audio input)
terminal on this unit is also used as the BUS
AUDIO IN (audio input) terminal.
You can listen to the sound from your car
speakers by connecting optional Sony portable
devices.
Note
If you connect an optional Sony CD/MD unit, you
cannot connect any por table devices and “AUX” will
not appear in the display as a source.
When you connect a Sony portable device and CD/
MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN selector.
Selecting auxiliary equipment
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“AUX.”
To cancel the DSO function, select “DSOOFF.” After 3 seconds, the display returns to
normal play mode.
Notes
• Depending on the type of car interior or type of
music, DSO may not have a desirable effect.
• If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to
“OFF.”
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(With the card remote commander)
Adjusting the volume level
You can adjust the volume for each connected
audio equipment.
1 Press (MENU).
2 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or
(DISC/PRESET) (–) repeatedly to select
“AUX LVL.”
3 Press (ENTER).
4 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or
(DISC/PRESET) (–) repeatedly to select
a desired volume level.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps
from –6 dB to +6 dB.
5 Press (ENTER).
(With the card remote commander)
To deactivate auxiliary equipment in
the source display
1 Press (OFF).
CD/MD playback or radio reception stops.
2 Press (MENU).
3 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or
(DISC/PRESET) (–) repeatedly until
“AUX-A-ON” appears.
4 Press (SEEK) (+) to select “AUX-A-
OFF.”
5 Press (MENU).
To restore the indication, select “AUX-A-ON.”
Additional Information
Maintenance
Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one
matching the amperage rating stated on the
original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power
connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows
again after replacement, there may be an internal
malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Fuse (10 A)
Warn ing
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this
could damage the unit.
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 9) and clean the connectors
with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
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Main unit
Back of the front panel
Notes
• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the
connectors, and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers
or with any metal device.
Replacing the lithium battery
Under normal conditions, the battery will last
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range of the
card 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.
x
+ side up
Notes on 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.
Removing the unit
1 Remove the protection collar.
1 Detach the front panel (page 9).
2 Engage the release keys together
with the protection collar.
Orient the release
key correctly.
3 Pull out the release keys to remove
the protection collar.
2 Remove the unit.
1 Insert both release keys together
until they click.
Face the hook
inwards.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
2 Pull the release keys to unseat the
unit.
3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
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Specifications
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio120 dB
Frequency response10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutterBelow measurable limit
Tuner section
FM
Tuning rangeFM tuning interval:
Aerial terminalExternal aerial connector
Intermediate frequency10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Usable sensitivity9 dBf
Selectivity75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio67 dB (stereo),
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Separation35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response30 – 15,000 Hz
(front/rear)
Subwoofer output terminal
(mono)
Power aerial relay control
terminal
Power amplifier control
terminal
terminal
Illumination control
terminal
BUS control input
BUS audio input or AUX IN
terminal
Remote controller input
terminal
Aerial input terminal
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terminal
Troubleshooting
The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check
the connection and operating procedures.
General
No sound.
• Press the volume + button to adjust the
volume.
• Cancel the ATT function.
• Set the fader control to the centre position for
a 2-speaker system.
• You tried to play back MP3 files with an
optional CD unit which is incompatible with
MP3.
t Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible
CD unit, such as the CDX-757MX.
The contents of the memory have been
erased.
• The RESET button has been pressed.
t Store again into the memory.
• The power lead or battery has been
disconnected.
• The power connecting lead is not connected
properly.
No beep sound.
• The beep sound is cancelled (page 21).
• An optional power amplifier is connected
and you are not using the built-in amplifier.
The display disappears from/does not
appear in the display window.
• The display disappears if you press and hold
(OFF).
t Press and hold (OFF) again until the
display appears.
• Remove the front panel and clean the
connectors. For details, see “Cleaning the
connectors” on page 24.
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the ignition key is in the
ON, ACC, or OFF position.
The leads are not matched correctly with the
car’s accessory power connector.
No power is being supplied to the unit.
• Check the connection. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.
• The car does not have an ACC position.
t Press (SOURCE) (or insert a disc) to turn
on the unit.
The power is continuously supplied to the
unit.
The car does not have an ACC position.
The power aerial does not extend.
The power aerial does not have a relay box.
Cannot turn off the “--------” indication.
You entered the name edit mode.
t Press (LIST) for 2 seconds.
CD/MD playback
A disc cannot be loaded.
• Another CD is already loaded.
• The CD has been forcibly inserted upside
down or in the wrong way.
Playback does not begin.
• Defective MD or dirty CD.
• CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized.
• You tried to play back a CD-R/CD-RW not
designed for audio use.
• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not play due to
its recording equipment or the disc
condition.
MP3 files cannot be played back.
• Recording was not performed according to
the ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or the
Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format.
• The file extension “.MP3” is not added to the
file name.
• Files are not stored in MP3 format.
MP3 files take longer to play back than
others.
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.
A disc is automatically ejected.
The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C.
The operation buttons do not function.
CD will not be ejected.
Press the RESET button.
The sound skips from vibration.
• The unit is installed at an angle of more than
45°.
• The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of
the car.
The sound skips.
Dirty or defective disc.
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Radio reception
Preset tuning is not possible.
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
• Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or
accessory power suppl y lead (red) to the
power supply lead of a ca r’s aerial booster
(only when your car has built-in FM/AM
aerial in the rear /side glass).
• Check the connect i on of the car aerial.
• The auto aerial will not go up.
t Check the connection of the power aer i al
control lead.
• Check the frequency.
• When the DSO mode is on, the sound is
sometimes hampered by noises.
t Set the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 23).
Automatic tuning is not possible.
• The loca l seek mode is set to “ON.”
t Set the local seek mode to “O FF”
(page 21).
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Perform manual tuning.
The “STEREO” indication flashes.
• Tune in the frequency accurate ly.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Set the monaural reception mode to
“ON” (page 21).
A programme broadcast in stereo is heard
in monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
t Canc el monaural receptio n m ode
(page 21).
Interference occurs during FM reception.
The wide mode is selected.
t Set the IF mode to “IF AUTO” (page 21).
Error displays/Messages
Error displays
(For this unit and optional CD/MD changers)
The following indications will flash for about
5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
BLANK*
ERROR*
FAILURE
HI TEMP
NO DISC
NO MAG
1
No tracks have been recor ded on an MD.*
t Play an MD with rec or ded tracks on it.
1
• A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.*
2
t C l ean or insert the CD co rr ectly.
• A CD/MD cannot pl ay because of some
problem.
t Insert another C D / MD.
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is
incorrect.
t See the installation guide manual of this
model to check the connection.
The ambient temperature is more than 50°C.
t Wait until the temperature goes down
below 50°C.
No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.
t Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD
unit.
t Insert the magazine in the CD unit.
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