Sony CD-XF5705X User Manual

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

3-263-700-11(1)

Operating Instructi on s Mode d’emploi

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bot tom of the unit. Record these numbers in the spa ce provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this produc t.

Model No. CDX-F5705X Serial No.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel d’installation/raccordement fourni.

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CDX-F5705X

Warning

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Welcome !

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

rotection against harmful interference in a

esidential 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

adio 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.

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features even mo re with:

• MP3 file playback.

• CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added can be played (pag e7).

• Discs recorded in Multi Sessio n can be pla ye d, depending on th e r ecording method (pa ge 7).

• Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*

•ID3 tag*2 version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4 information (displayed when an MP3 file is played).

• CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*

is played).

• Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X114

• Optional controller accessory Rotary commander RM-X4S

*1 This unit works with Sony products only. *2 ID3 tag is an MP3 file that contains information

about album name, artist name, track name, etc.

*3 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes

information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names. This information is recorded on the disc.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this produc will increase eye hazard.

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.

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.

Table of Contents

Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)

Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Display items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playing tracks in ra ndom order

— Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Locating a di sc by name

— List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit

Radio

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) . . . . . . 15

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 16

Storing station names

— Station Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Tuning in a station thr ough a list

— List-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Other Functions

Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 20

Changing the BBE MP setting . . . . . . . . . . 20

Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 2 0

Changing the sound and display settings

— Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the equalizer (EQ7). . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer

(DSO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Changing the LCD color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting auxiliary audio equipment . . . . 2 3

Additional Information

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Location of controls

Refer to the pages listed for details.

ATT

COLOR

SOUND

REP SHUF BBE MP

SOURCE MODE

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6

a Volume +/– button b ATT (attenuate) button 20 c COLOR button 23

To change the LCD color.

d SOUND button 20 e Display window f Z (eject) button (located on the front sid e

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*

) button

T o select the source.

m MODE button

To change operation.

n OFF (Stop/Power off) button*2 9, 11,

o RESET button (located on t he fron t side of

the unit, behind the fr ont panel) 9

OPEN

DSO

SEEK

EQ7

DISC/PRESET

DSPL

CDX-F5705X

p Number buttons

Radio: To store stations/receive stations. CD/MD:

(1): REP 12 (2): SHUF 13

Sound:

(5): BBE MP 20

q DSPL (display mode change) button

12, 14

r DISC (ALBUM)/PRESET buttons (–/+)

To receive preset stations/change the disc* skip albums*

*1 Available only when an optional Sony portable

device is connected to AUX IN terminal of the unit. When you connect a Sony portable 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.

Card remote commander RM-X114

DSPL MODE

PRESET

LIST

DISC

–

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 (CAT)* button 14, 17 j DISC (ALBUM)/PRESET (+/–) buttons k ENTER button

To enter a setting.

l ATT button

* (LIST) performs as the CAT button when the XM

tuner is connected.

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)

To Press

Skip albums* – Album selection

+ or – [once for e ach album] To continuously skip albums, press and hold either button.

(With optional unit)

To Press

Skip discs –Disc selection

+ or – [once for e ach disc] To continuously skip disc s, press once and pres s again within 2 second s ( and hold) either button.

Skip albums* – Album selection

+ or – [hold for a moment] and release To continuously skip albums, press (an d hold) within 2 seconds of first releasing the button.

* Available only when an MP3 file is played.

Skipping tracks continuous l y

Press once (SEEK) (+) o r ( SEEK) (–) on the card remote commander, then press ag a in within 2 seconds and hold .

Precautions

Notes on discs

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

• Power antenna will extend au tomatically while the unit is operating.

• While driving, do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature or any other functions which may divert your attention from the road.

If you have any quest ions or proble m s concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please co nsult your nearest Sony dealer.

Moisture condensation

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

To maintain high sound quality

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

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

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

• Do not subject dis cs to heat/high tempe ra t ure. Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

• Do not attach labels , or us e discs with sticky ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used, caus in g a m alfunction, or may rui n the disc.

• Do not use any discs wit h l abels or stickers attached. The following malfunctions may result from using such discs: – Ina b ility to eje ct 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) c annot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

• You cannot play 8 cm (3 in ) CD s.

• Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center out. Do not use solvents such as ben zine, thinner , co mmercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection

This product is designe d t o pl ay back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) sta ndard. Recently, various music discs enc oded with copyright protection ar e ma rketed by so me record companies. Please be aware th at among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and ma y not be pl ayable by this product.

Notes on CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CDRWs (rewritable CDs)

This unit can play the following discs:

Type of dis c s Label on the disc

Audio CD

About MP3 files

MP3 (MPEG 1 A udio Layer-3) is a standard technology and format for compressing a soun d sequence. Th e fi le i s comp ressed to a bout 1/ 10 of its original size. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed.

Notes on discs

You can play MP3 files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and C D -RWs. The disc must be in the ISO 9660*1 level 1 or level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format. You can use a disc recorded in Mult i Session*2.

*1 ISO 9660 Format

The most common international standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM. There are several specification levels. In Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than 8 characters in the name, no more than 3 characters in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital letters. Fold er names can be no longer than 8 char act ers. There can be no more than 8 nested folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names up to 31 characters long. Each folder can have up to 8 tree s. For Joliet or Romeo in t he expansion format, make sure of the contents of the writing software, etc.

MP3 files

• Some CD-Rs/ C D - RWs (depen di ng on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this unit.

• You cannot play a CD-R /CD-RW that is not finalized*.

• You can play MP3 files recorded on CDROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.

• A CD-R/CD-RW to which a sess ion can be added can be played.

* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW

disc to be played on the audio CD player.

*2 Multi Session

This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in and en d at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead -i n t o Lead-out regarded as a single session. CD-Extra: The format which records audio (audio CD data) as tracks on session 1, and records data as tr acks on session 2. Mixed CD: In this format , da ta is recorded as track 1, and audio (audio CD data) is recorded as track 2.

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Notes

• With formats other than ISO 9660 le v el 1 an d lev el 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly.

• When naming, be sure to add the file extension “.MP3” to the file name.

• If you put the extension “.MP3” to a file other than MP3, the unit cannot recognize the file properly and will generate random noise that could damage your speakers.

• The following discs take a longer time to start playback. – a disc recorded with complicated tree structure. – a disc recorded in Multi Session. – a disc to which data can be added.

Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session

• When the first track of the first session is audio CD data: Only audio CD data of the first 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 a s follows:

Folder (album)

MP3 file (track)

Tree 1 (root)

Notes

• A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.

• When you insert a disc with many trees, it takes a

longer time to start playback. We recommend that you make only 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 writing software.)

Tree 2

Tree 3

Tree 4

Tree 5

Getting Started

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen.

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or chan ging the connections, you must reset the unit. Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

RESET button

Note

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

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. If you connect an op ti onal amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.

1 Press (OFF)*.

CD/MD playback o r ra di o reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on).

* If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on

the ignition switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing (OFF) until the display disappears to avoid car battery drain.

2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front

panel to the right, and gently pull out the left en d of the front p a n el.

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 indica tion. Example: To set the clock to 10:08

Note

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

(With the card remote commander)

1 Press (MENU), then pr ess

(DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (–) repeatedly until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.

1Press (ENTER).

The hour indica tion flashes.

2Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or

(DISC/PRESET) (–) to set the hour.

3Press (SEEK) (+).

The minute indi cation flashes.

4Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or

(DISC/PRESET) (–) to set the minute.

2 Press (ENTER).

The clock starts. Aft er th e cl ock 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).

CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)

In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you can also control ext ernal CD/MD units.

Playing a disc

(With this unit)

1 Press (OPEN) and insert the d isc

(labeled 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 pres se d, pl a ybac k ski ps to the last/first track of the disc.

• When the last track on the disc is over, playback

restarts from the first track of the disc.

• If you play a high-bit rate MP3 file such as 320 kbps,

sound may be intermittent.

(With optional unit)

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD” or “MD (MS*

).”

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the

desired un it appears.

Playback starts.

To Press

Skip discs –Disc selection

Skip albums* –Albums selection

(DISC/PRESET) (+/–) [once for each disc]

(DISC/PRESET) (+/–) [hold to desired point]

If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly unti l “ C D ” appears to start play back.

To Press

Stop playba ck (OFF) Eject the disc (OPEN) then Z Skip tracks

–Automatic

Music Sensor

Fast-forward/ reverse –Manual Search

Skip albums* –Albums selection

* Available only when an MP3 file is played.

(SEEK) (–/+) (./>) [once for each tr ack]

(SEEK) (–/+) (m/M) [hold to desired p o i nt ]

(DISC/PRESET) (+/–) [hold to desired p o i nt ]

T o skip trac ks continuous ly, press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–), then press agai n w i thin 2 seconds and hold.

*1 MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1 *2 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

Cautions wh en co nn ec tin g M GS- X1 an d M D un it ( s)

This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit.

• When you want to play MGS-X1, press (SOURCE) to

select “MS” or “MD.” When “MS” appears in the source display, MGS-X1 starts to play. When “MD” appears in the source display, press (MODE) to select “MS,” to start playback.

• When you want to play an MD unit, press (SOURCE)

to select “MD” or “MS.” If your desired MD unit appears in the source display, it starts to play . If “MS” or another MD unit appears in the source display, press (MODE) to select your desired MD unit, to start playback.

Note when playing back a dis c with non-audio CD data/MP3 file

If a disc with non-audio CD data/MP3 file is inserted: – in the case of this unit, “NO MUSIC” appears in the

display, and the display becomes the clock display (CD playback stops).

– in the case of an optional MP3 compatible CD unit,

“NO MUSIC” appears in the display and playback of the next disc starts.

– in the case of an optional CD unit, which is

incompatible with MP3, the disc will play back with no sound.

Note

With an optional unit connected, playback of the same source will continue on to the optional CD/MD unit.

Display items

When the disc/album/track changes, any prerecorded title* automatically displayed. (If the A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) function is set to “ON,” names exceeding 8 characters will b e s crolled (page 21).)

Source/Clock*

Displayable ite m s

• Disc

number/Track number/

Elapsed playing time

• Disc name*

• Album (folder) name*

• Track (file) name*1*

• ID3 tag*

To Press

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 charact ers can not be di splayed.

• For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very

many characters, information may not scroll.

• This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of a CD TEXT disc.

Notes on MP3

• ID3 tag applies 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.

of the new disc/album/track is

/Artist name*

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Pla y

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.

Labeling 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 labeling procedure .

4 Enter the characters.

1 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+)*1 repeatedly

to select the des ired 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 loca ting the

desired character.

... t *2 t A

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 labeling 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 orig in al CD TEXT information.

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (When co nnecting a CD unit with the CD TEXT/CUSTO M FILE functio n, or an MD unit)

Y ou can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names*

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)

or for CD TEXT

To Press

View (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 pres s

(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 no rmal play mode.

Notes

• When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is eras ed , 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 alr eady eras ed all o f the Dis c Memo , “NO DATA” appears and the unit returns to normal play mode in step 4 or 6.

1 During pla yback, pr ess (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 ions per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, A M 1 and AM2).

Caution

When tuning in statio ns w hile 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 q uency.

(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 fr om the one cu rrently 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 statio ns 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 stat i on (automat i c tuning).

Scanning stops wh e n th e 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 l ay 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).

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. Y ou can assign a name u si ng up to 8 characters for a station.

(With the card remote commander)

Storing the station names

1 Tune in a station whos e nam e you

want to store.

2 Press (MENU), then pr ess

(DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (–) repeatedly until “NAMEEDIT” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

4 Enter t h e characters.

1Press (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)

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 t A

5 Press (ENTER).

The unit returns to normal radio reception mode.

Tips

• Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correc t 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) (–) repea tedly 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 eras ed. Repeat steps 3 to 4 i f y ou w ant to erase other names.

5 Press (MENU) twice.

The unit returns to n or m al 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)

During radio reception, press

The frequency or the nam e assigned to the current s tation 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)

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 rotatin g con tro ls.

SOUND

MODE

DSPL

MODE

SOUND

DSPL

By pressing buttons

(SOUND)

(SOURCE)

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Press To

(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

unit*

)

(ATT) Attenuate the sound

(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 wi t hi n 2 seconds and ho l d the control.

– Tune in stations automatically.

Rotate, hold, and release to:

– Fast-forward/reverse a track. – Find a statio n manually.

By pushing in and rotating the control

PRESET/DISC control

OFF

Push in and rotate the control to:

– Receive pres et st ations. – Change di scs during CD (MD) pl ayback*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 portable 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.

When an MP3 file is played, you can select an album using the rotary commander.

(With this unit)

To Do this

Skip albums –Album selection

Push in and rotate [once for each album] t he control. To continuously skip albums, push in and rotate (and hold) the co ntrol.

(With optional unit)

To Do this

Skip discs –Disc selection

Push in and rotate [once for each disc] the control. To continuously skip discs, push in and rotate on ce and rotate again within 2 seconds (and hol d ) the control.

Skip albums –Album selection

1 To enter Album selection

mode, push in, then rotate and hold the cont rol. Within 2 seconds, proceed to step 2.

2 Push in, then rotate

quickly and repeatedly, to skip albums one by one.

Changing the operative direction

The operative directi on of controls is facto ry-set as shown below.

To increase

To decrease

If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direct io n.

Press (SOUND) for 2 seconds while pushing the VOL control.

Tip

You can also change t he operative direction of these controls with the unit (page 21).

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the bass , t re ble, balance, fader, and subwoofer volume.

1 Press (SOUND) repeatedly to select

the desired item.

Each time you press (SOUND), the item changes as foll ows:

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 e ffectively adds warmt h 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 M P, 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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