Sony CDX-F7500 User Manual

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

3-263-381-31 (1)

FM/MW/LW
Compact Disc Player

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Istruzioni per l’uso
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For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
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CDX-F7700
CDX-F7500

© 2004 Sony Corporation

Welcome !

y

Thank you for purchas in g t hi s Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy its various f eat ures
even more with:

• MP3 file playback.

• CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added
can be played (page 8).

• Discs recorded in Multi Session can be played,
depending on the rec ording method (pag e 8).

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

•ID3 tag*
information (displayed when an MP3 file is
played).

• CD TEXT in formation (d isplayed when a C D
TEXT disc*

• Supplied controller accessory
Card remote commander RM-X140

• Optional controller accessory
Rotary commander RM-X4S

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

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

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.

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Table of Contents

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

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)

Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Display items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Playing tracks in ra ndom order

— Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Labelling a CD

— Disc Memo*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Locating a di sc by name

— List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit

Radio

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM). . . . . . . 17

Receiving the stored stations. . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 18

Tuning in a station through a list

— List-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

RDS

Overview of RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Automatic retuning for best reception results

— AF (Alternative Frequencies) . . . . . . 19

Receiving traffic an nouncements

— TA (Traffic Announcement)/

TP (Traffic Programme). . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Presetting RDS stations with AF and TA

|setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Tuning in stations by programme type

— PTY (Programme types) . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the clock automatically

— CT (Clock Time). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Other Functions

Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 24

Changing the BBE MP setting . . . . . . . . . . 24

Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 25

Changing the sound and display settings

— Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Setting the equalizer (EQ7). . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer

(DSO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Selecting the display mode and display

image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting auxiliary audio equipment . . . . 2 9

Additional Information

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Location of controls

Card remote commander RM-X140

PTY

DSPL

REP

SHUF

1

2

BBE MP PAUSE

4

MODE

DISC

MENU

SOURCE

–

SEEK

SOUND

DISC

VOL

(DISC) (M):

to select upwards

(SEEK) (<):

to select
leftwards

DISC

SOURCE

–

SEEK

DISC

(DISC) (m):

to select downwards

In menu mode, the currently selectable button(s) of
these f our are indicated with a “ v” in the display.

3

5

6

EQ7DSO

LIST

+

+

SEEK

–

ENTER

ATTOFF

+

(SEEK) (,):

to select

+

SEEK

rightwards

–

Refer to the pages listed for details.

a DSPL/PTY (display mode change/

programme type) button 13, 16, 19,

22, 25

b Number buttons

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

(1): REP 14
(2): SHUF 15
(6): PAUSE*

Sound:
(5): BBE MP*

1

12

1

24

c DSO button 27
d MENU button

To display the menus.

e SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD*

AUX*

3

) button

To select the source.

f SEEK/AMS (</,) buttons

To skip tracks/fast-forwar d, revers e a t rack/
tune in stations automatically, find a station
manually/select a setting.

g SOUND button 24
h OFF (Stop/Power off) button

12, 29

i VOL (+/–) buttons

To turn up or down the volume.

j EQ7 button 26

2

/

4

k MODE button

To change operation.

l LIST button 16, 18
m DISC (ALBUM) (M/m) buttons

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

5

/select a menu.

4

n ENTER button

To enter a setting.

o ATT button 25

*1 Available only wh en playing back on this unit.
*2 When an optional MD unit is connected.
*3 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.

*4 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected.
*5 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

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 30.

Selecting a disc and album

Disc and album can be skipped using the DISC
(ALBUM) (M/m) buttons.

,

(With this unit)

To Press

Skip albums*
– Album selection

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M or m [once for each
album]
To continuously skip
albums, press and hold
either button.

(With optional unit)

To Press

Skip discs
–Disc selection

M or m [once for each disc]
To continuously skip disc s,
press once and pres s again
within about 1 second (and
hold) either button.

Skip albums*
– Album selection

6

M or m [hold for a moment]
and release.
To continuously skip
albums, press (an d hold)
within about 1 second of
first releasing the button.

*6 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

Skipping tracks continuous l y

Press once either SEEK/AMS (< or ,)
button, then press again w i t hi n about 1 second
and hold.

5

DISC/

MODE

SEEK

–

PRESET

O

S

U

H

N

S

D

U

P

DISC/
PRESET

SEEK

+

OFF

DSO

D

SCRL

EQ7

E

SOURCE AF/TA1S2534

The buttons on the unit share the same
functions as those on the card remo te
commander.

REP SHUF BBE MP PAUSE

CDX-F7700/F7500

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OPEN

IMAGE

a 5 SEEK/AMS (.m/M>)

buttons

b Volume control dial/SOUND button

Rotate to:
– Adjust the volume.
– Adjust the sound settings.
Press to:
– Select the sound i te m s.

3 qs DISC ( ALBUM)/PRE SET ( +/–)

buttons

4 MODE button
6 DSO button
7 SCRL (scroll) button
8 Display window
9 Z (eject) button (located on the front sid e

of the unit, behind the front panel) 12

0 OPEN button 10, 12
qa Receptor for the card remote

commander

qd OFF (Stop/Power off) button*
qf EQ7 button
qg RESET button (located on the front side of

the unit, behind the front panel) 10

qh SOURCE button
qj Number buttons
qk AF/TA button 19, 20 , 21
ql IMAGE button 28

* 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.

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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 pr obl ems
concerning your unit that are not covered in this
manual, please consult your nearest Sony de al er.

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 p roperly. 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 no t in us e.

• Do not subject di scs to heat/high temp erature.
Avoid leaving them i n a parked car or on a
dashboard/rear tray.

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

• Do not use any discs wit h l abels or stickers
attached.
The following malfunctions may result from
using such discs:
– Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or

sticker peeling off and jamming the eject
mechanism).

– Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g.,

playback skippi ng, 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) can not be played on this unit .
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do
not use such disc s.

• 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 benzin e, thinner , commercial ly
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended
for analogue di scs.

Music discs encoded with copyright
protection

This product i s designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encode d w ith
copyright protect io n are marketed by some
record companies. Please be aware that am ong
those discs, there are some that do not confor m 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 discs Label on the disc

Audio CD

About MP3 files

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard
technology and fo r m at for compressing a sound
sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of
its original size. Sounds outside the rang e of
human hearing ar e compressed while t he 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*
level 2 format, or Joliet or Rom eo in the
expansion format*

2

.

You can use a disc recorded in Multi Session*

*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 ch ar acters 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 n ames up to 31
character s long.
Each folder can have up to 8 trees.
For Joliet or Romeo in th e expansion format,
make sure of the contents of the writing
software, etc.

1

level 1 or

3

.

MP3 files

• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the
equipment used for it s r ec o r di ng 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 pl ayed on the audio CD player.

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*2 Expansion format

Joliet: The maximum number of characters
for album (folder) names/tr ac k (file) names
that can be display ed is 32 each.
Romeo: The maximum number of characters
for album (folder) names/tr ac k (file) names
that can be display ed is 64 each.

*3 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 tra cks on session 2.
Mixed CD: In this format, data is recorded as
track 1, and audio (audio CD data) is recorded
as track 2.

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.

• If you play a high-bit rate MP3 file such as 320 kbps,
sound may be intermittent.

Cautions when playing a disc that is reco rded 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

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 eac h disc.

• Maximum folder number: 150 (including root folder
and empty folders)

• The maximum number of MP3 files and folders that
can be contained in a disc : 300
When a file/folder name contains many characters,
this number may become less than 300.

Tip

To specify a desired playback order, before the folder
or file name, input the order by number (e.g., “01,”
“02”), then record contents onto a disc. (The order
differs depending on the writing software.)

Tree 2

Tree 3

Tree 4

Tree 5

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Getting Started

Detaching the front panel

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

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or
after replacing the car battery or chan gi ng the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Remove the front panel and pres s the RESET
button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint
pen.

RESET button

Note

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

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position withou t 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 an d 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 end o f the front pan e l.

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 fr ont panel onto the spindle
B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.

Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a CD) to
operate the unit.

A

B

x

Note

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

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (MENU), then press M or m

repeatedly until “Clock Adjust”
appears.

1 Press (ENTER).

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press M or m to set the hour.
3 Press ,.

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press M or m to set the minute.

2 Press (ENTER).

The clock starts. After the clock setting is
complete, the display returns to normal play
mode.

Tips

• You can set the clock automatically with the RDS

feature (page 22).

• When Clock mode is set to “on,” the time is displayed

(page 25).

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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 uni ts.

Playing a disc

(With this unit)

To Press

1

Pause*

(6) (PAUSE)
Stop playback (OFF)
Eject the disc (OPEN) then Z on the unit
Skip tracks

–Automatic

(SEEK) (</,)

[once for each track]

Music Sensor

Fast-forward/
reverse

(SEEK) (</,)

[hold to desire d point]
–Manual Search

Skip albums*
–Album selection

2

(DISC) (M/m)

[hold to desire d point]

1 Press (OPEN) on the unit and insert

the disc (labelled side up).

2 Close the front pan e l .

Playback starts automatically.

If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “CD” appears to st art playback.

*1 Pause is available only when playing back on this

unit (when playing back on the optional unit, pause
is not available). To cancel pause, press (6)
(PAUSE) again.

*2 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

To skip tracks continuously, press < or ,,
then press again wi thin about 1 second and hold.

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 7, 8).

• While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if

< or , 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.

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(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.

To Press

Skip discs
–Disc selection

Skip albums*
–Album selection

*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 uni t, pr ess (SOURCE)
to select “MD” or “MS.” When your desired MD unit
appears in the source display, it starts to play. When
“MS” or another MD unit appears in the source
display, press (MODE) to select your desired MD
unit, to start playback.

Notes when playing back a disc 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.

(DISC) (M/m)
[once for each di sc]

2

(DISC) (M/m)
[hold to desired p o i nt ]

Display items

When the disc/album/track changes, any
prerecorde d tit le*
automatically displayed. (If the A.Scroll (Auto
Scroll) function is set to “on,” names exceeding
12 characters will be scrolled (pag e 25).)

Displayable items

• Disc name*1/artist name*

• Album name*

• Track name*1*

• ID3 tag*

Source

Disc
number/
Album

4

number*

To Press

Switch display
item

Scroll display item (SCRL) on the unit

*1 When pressing (DSPL) (PTY), “NO Disc N ame” or

“NO Track Name” indicates that there is no Disc
Memo (page15) or prerecorded name to display.

*2 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.
*3 Only for MP3 files.

Only track name/artist name/album name in ID3
tag is displayed.
When pressing (DSPL) (PTY), “NO ID3 Tag”
indicates that there is no ID3 tag to display.

*4 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
*5 Available only when an optional MD unit with the

MDLP function is connected, and an MDLP disc is
played.

1

of the new di sc/al b um/tra ck is

3

3

3

2

MP3*4/MDLP display*

MP3: MP3 playback
LP2: LP2 playba ck
LP4: LP4 playba ck

Clock

Track
number

Elapsed
playing time

(DSPL) (PTY)

5

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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 only to version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and

2.4.

• Some characters and signs cannot be displayed
(appear as “ s”). The max i mum numb er 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.

Tip

When the A.Scroll (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.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Pla y

You can select:

• REP-Track — to repeat the current track.

• REP-Album*
current album.

•REP-Disc*
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 playbac k , press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, select “REP-off.”

1

— to repeat the tracks in the

2

— to repeat the tracks in the

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Playing tracks in random
order

— Shuffle Play

You can select:

•SHUF-Album*
current album in random order.

• SHUF-Disc — to play the tracks in the current
disc in random order.

•SHUF-Changer*
current optional CD (MD) changer in random
order.

•SHUF-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 “SHUF­off.”

Note

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

1

— to play the tracks in the

2

— to play the tracks in the

3

— to play all the tracks in all the

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 16).

1 Start playing the disc you want to label

in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE
function.

2 Press (MENU), then press M or m

repeatedly until “Name Edit ” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

4 Enter the characters.

1

1 Press M*

desired character.

A t B t C ... t 0 t 1 t 2 ... t +

t – t

*1 For reverse order, press m.
*2 (blank space)

2 Press , af te r l ocating the desired

character.

repeatedly to select the

... t *2 t A

*

If you press <, you can mo ve 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 “
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.

” to correc t or erase a

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 wit h
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*

2

discs*

.

*1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you

assign a name for a CD (page 15) or an MD.

*2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when

you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD
TEXT function.

1

or for CD TEXT

To Press

View (DSPL) (PTY) during CD/

CD TEXT disc playback

Tip

To find out about other items that can be displayed,
see page 13.

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 M or m

repeatedly until “Name Delete”
appears.

4 Press (ENTER).

The stored names will appear.

5 Press M or m 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 dis c is er a s 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 , “N O
Data” appears and the unit returns to normal play
mode in step 4 or 6.

1 During playback, press (LIST).

The name assigned to the current disc appears
in the display.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until you find

the desired disc.

3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.

Note

Some letters cannot be displayed (exception: the
letters stored by Disc Memo).

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Radio

The unit can store up to 6 st at ions per band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW).

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.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press (MENU), then press M or m

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 current ly
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 M or m to receive the stations in the order they
are stored in the memory (Preset Search function).

If preset tuning does not work

Press < or , to search for the
station (automatic 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. For details, see “Changing the sound and
display settings” on page 25.

• If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold < or , to locate the
approximate frequency, then press < or ,
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor

Select monaural reception mode

For details, see “Changing the sound and
display settings ” on page 25.
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
(“ST” disapp ears).

Tip

If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to
“OFF” (page 27).

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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 < or , to tune in the station

that you want to store.

4 Press the desired number button ((1)

to (6)) for 2 seconds until “Memory”
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.

Tuning in a station through a
list

— List-up

1 During radio reception, press (LIST).

The frequency or the name assigned to the
current station appears in the display.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until you find

the desired station.

If no name is assigned to the selected station,
the frequency appea rs in the display.

3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the station.

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RDS

Overview of RDS

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send in audible digital info rmation along
with the regular radio programme sig nal. For
example, one of the following will be displayed
upon receiving a station with RDS capability.

Radio band

Clock

Automatic retuning for best
reception results

— AF (Alternative Frequencies)

The AF function allows the radio to always tune
into the area’s strongest signal for th e sta ti on you
are listening to.

Frequencies change automatically.

98.5 MHz

Station

96.0 MHz

Preset number

Displayable items*

• Station name (frequency)

• Programme type

* For details, see “Tuning in stations by programme

type” on page 21.

To Press

Switch display
item

(DSPL) (PTY)

RDS services

RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:

• Automatic re tuning of a progra mme, helpfu l

during long-dis tance drives. — AF t page 19

• Receiving traffic announcem ents, even

when enjoying another programme/source.
— TA t page 20

• Selecting stations by the type of
programme. — PTY t page 21

• Automatic clock ti me setting. — CT
t page 22

Notes

• Depending on the country/region, not all of the RDS
functions are available.

• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is
weak or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.

102.5 MHz

1 Select an FM station (page 17).
2 Press (AF/TA) on the unit repeatedly

until “AF-on” appears.

The unit starts sear ching for an alternative
frequency with a stronger signal in the same
network.
If “NO AF” flashes, the currently tuned into
station does not ha ve an alternative frequenc y.

To cancel the AF function, select “AF, TA-off.”

Tips

• If “AF-on” is selected, traffic announcements are
cancelled. To activate the traffic announcements
with the AF function, select “AF, TA-on.”

• If you want to change the on/off setting while playing
a CD, press (AF/TA) on the unit.

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For stations without alternative
frequencies

Press < or , while the station name
is flashing (within 8 seconds).

The unit starts searching for another
frequency with th e same PI (Programm e
Identification) dat a (“PI Seek” appear s) .
If the unit cannot find the same PI, the unit
returns to the previously selected frequency.

Staying with one regional programme

When AF function is o n : this unit’s facto ry
setting restricts reception to a specific region, so
you will not be switched to another regional
station with a stronger frequency.

If you lea ve this region al programme’s reception
area or would like to take advantage of the whole
AF function, select “Regional-off” from the
Menu (page 26).

Note

This function does not work in the United Kingdom
and in some other areas.

Local Link function
(United Kingdom only)

This function enables you to select other local
stations in the area, even if they are not stored on
your number button s.

Receiving traffic
announcements

— TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic
Programme)

By activating TA and TP, you can automatically
tune in an FM station broadcasting traffic
announcements. These settings function
regardless of the cur r ent FM programme/s our ce
(e.g., CD/MD/AUX). The unit switches back to
the original source when the bulletin is over.

Press (AF/TA) on the unit repeatedly
until “TA-on” appears.

The unit starts searching for traffic
information stations.
“TP” indica tes re cept i on o f su ch st at ion s, and
“TA” flashes dur i ng an actual traffic
announcement. The unit will continue
searching for stations available with TP if
“NO TP” is indicated.

To cancel all traffic announcements, select
“AF, TA-off.”

To Press

Cancel current
announcement

(AF/TA) on the unit

1 Press a number button ((1) to (6))

that has a local station stored on it.

2 Within 5 seconds, press the number

button of the local station again.

3 Repeat this procedure until the

desired local station is rec ei ve d .

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Tips

• If “TA-on” is selected, the AF function is cancelled.
To activate the AF function with traffic
announcements, select “AF, TA-on.”

• You can also cancel the current announcement by
pressing (SOURCE) or (MODE).

Presetting the volume of traffic
announcements

You can preset the volume level of the traffic
announcements so you won’t miss hearing them.

1 Press (VOL) (+) or (VOL) (–) to adjust

the desired volume level.

2 Press (AF/TA) on the unit for 2

seconds.

“TA” appears and the setting is sto red.

Receiving emergency announcements

If either AF or TA is on, the unit will switch to
emergency announcements, if one comes in
while listening to an FM station or CD/MD/
AUX.

Presetting RDS stations with
AF and TA setting

When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores
each station’s AF/TA setting (on/off) as well as
its frequency. You can select a differe nt setting
(for AF, TA, or both) for individual pres et
stations, or the same setting for all preset
stations. If you pr eset stations with “AF-on,” the
unit automatically stores stations with the
strongest radio signal.

Presetting the same setting for all
preset stations

1 Select an FM band (page 17) .
2 Press (AF/TA) on the unit repeatedly to

select “AF-on,” “TA-on” or “AF, TA­on.”

Note that selecting “AF, TA-off” applies t o
non-RDS stations as well as RDS stations.

3 Press (MENU), then press M or m

repeatedly until “BTM” appears.

4 Press (ENTER).

BTM flashes.

Presetting different settings for each
preset station

1 Select an FM band, and tune in the

desired station (page 17).

2 Press (AF/TA) on the unit repeatedly to

select “AF-on,” “TA-on” or “AF, TA­on.”

3 Press the desired number button ((1)

to (6)) for 2 seconds until “Memory”
appears.

Repeat from ste p 1 t o pr eset other stations.

Tip

If you want to change the AF/TA setting while you are
playing a CD, press (AF/TA) on the unit.

Tuning in stations by
programme type

— PTY (Programme types)

You can tune in a station by selecting the type of
programme you would like to listen to.

Programme types Display

News News
Current Affairs Affairs
Information Info
Sports Sport
Education Educate
Drama Drama
Culture Culture
Science Science
Varied Varied
Popular Music Pop M
Rock Music Rock M
Easy Listening Easy M
Light Classical Light M
Classical Classics
Other Music Type Other M
Weather Weather
Finance Finance
Children’s Programmes Children
Social Affairs Social A
Religion Religion
Phone In Phone In
Travel Travel
Leisure Leisure
Jazz Music Jazz
Country Music Country
National Music Nation M
Oldies Music Oldies
Folk Music Folk M
Documentary Document

Note

Y o u cann ot use this f unct ion i n some c ount ries/re gions
where no PTY ( Programme Type selection) data is
available.

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1 Press (DSPL) (PTY) during FM

reception until “PTY” appea rs.

The current programme type name appears if
the station is transmitting the PTY data.
“- - - - - - - -” appears if th e rece ived station is
not an RDS station, or if the RDS data is not
received.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until the

desired programme type appears.

The programme t ypes appear in the orde r
shown in the table.
“NO Data” appears if the programme type is
not specified in the RDS data.

3 Press (ENTER).

The unit starts searching for a station
broadcasting the selected programme type.

Setting the clock
automatically

— CT (Clock Time)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the
clock automatically.

1 During radio reception, press (MENU),

then press M or m repeatedly until “CT ­off” appears.

2 Press , repeatedly until “CT-on”

appears.

The clock is set.

3 Press (ENTER) to return to the normal

display.

To cancel the CT function, select “CT-off” in
step 2.

Notes

• The CT function may not work even though an RDS
station is being received.

• There might be a difference between the time set by
the CT function and the actual time.

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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 pressin g
buttons and/or rotating controls.

SOUND

MODE

DSPL

MODE

SOUND

DSPL

By pressing buttons

(SOUND)

(SOURCE)

Rotate the VOL control
to adjust the volume.

Press To

(SOURCE) Change the source

(ATT)

(DSPL)

(Radio/CD/MD*

(MODE)

(OFF)

1

/AUX*2)/

Power on

(MODE) Change operation

(Radio band / C D unit*

1

unit*

)

1

/MD

(ATT) Attenuate the sou nd
(OFF)*

3

Stop playback or ra di o
reception/Power off

(SOUND) Adjust the sound settings
(DSPL) Change the display item

(For 2 seconds to scroll the
display item)

Rotate and release to:

– Skip tracks.

To continuously skip tracks, rotate once
and rotate again wit hi n 1 second and ho ld
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 stati ons .
– Change disc s during CD (MD) play back*
– Change albums*

*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.

4

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

(With this unit)

To D o this

Skip albums
–Album selection

Push in and rota t e [once for
each album] the control.
To continuousl y ski p
albums, push in and rotate
(and hold) the control.

(With optional unit)

To D o this

Skip discs
–Disc selection

Push in and rota t e [once for
each disc] the cont rol.
To continuously skip discs,
push in and rotate on ce and
rotate again within about 1
second (and hold) th e
control.

Skip albums
–Album selection

Push in and rotate the
control [hold for a m om ent]
and release.
To continuousl y ski p
albums, push in and rotate
again (and hold) within
about 1 second of first
releasing the control.

Changing the operative direction

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

To increase

Adjusting the sound
characteristics

You can adjust the b ass, 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:

BASS (bass) t TREBLE (treble) t
BALANCE (left-right) t
FADER (front-rear)
SUB (subwoofer volume)

t

2 Adjust the level of a selected item by

pressing < or ,.

After 3 seconds, the display returns to the
normal play mode.

Note

Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.

Tips

• When adjusting with the unit, press (SOUND)
repeatedly and then rotate the volume control dial.

• Wh en adju sti ng with the rotary commander, press
(SOUND) repeatedly and then rotate the VOL
control.

Changing the BBE MP setting

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

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controls with the unit (page 25).

The BBE MP proce ss effect ively add s 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.”

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.

Quickly attenuating the
sound

(With the rotary commander or the card
remote commander)

Press (ATT).

“ATT-on” appears in the display momentarily.

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).

Changing the sound and
display settings

— Menu

The following items can be set:

Setup

• Clock Adjust (page 11)

• CT (Clock Time) (page 2 2)

• Beep — to turn the beeps on or off.

• RM (Rotary Commander) — to change the

operative dire ct io n of the cont ro ls of the rotar y
commander.
– Select “Normal” to use the rotary

commander at the factory-set position.

– Select “Rev erse” when you moun t the rotary

commander on t he right side of the steering
column.

• AUX-A (page 29) — to turn the AUX source

display on or off.

Display

• Clock (Clock Information) — to display the

clock and the play m ode at the same time (o n).

• A.IMG (Aut o Image) (page 28) — to step

through the display images of one or all display
modes.

• Demo (Demonstr ation) — to turn the

demonstration display on or off. (When the unit
is turned o ff.)
– Select “on” to activate demonstration

display.

– Select “off” to deactivate the demonstration

mode.

• Info (Display Information) — to display the

display items (depending on the source, et c.) at
the bottom of the display while a display image
is displayed:
– Select “on” to display the display items, and

by pressing (DSPL) (PTY), the display item
will change.

– Select “off” to not di splay any display items.

• Dimmer — to change the brightness of the

display.
– Select “Auto” to dim the display only when

you turn the lights on.
– Select “on” to dim the display.
– Select “off” to deactivate the Dimmer.

• A.Scroll (Auto Scroll) (page 13)
– Select “on” to scroll automatically displayed

names exceeding 12 characters.

– When the Auto Scroll function is set to “off”

and the disc/album/track is changed, the
disc/album/trac k name or ID3 tag does not
scroll.

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Sound

• EQ7 Tune (page 27) — 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 cu t-off
frequency to “78Hz,” “125Hz” or “off.”

• Loudness — to enjoy bass and treble even at
low volumes. The bass and treble will be
reinforced.

• AUX Level (page 29) — to adjust the volume
level of connected auxiliary equipment.

Receive Mode

• AF on/off (Alternative frequencies) (page 19)

• Local on/off (Local seek mode) (page 17)
– Select “on” to only tune into stations with

stronger signal s.

• Mono on/off (Monaural mode) (page 17)
– Select “on” to hear FM stereo broadcast in

monaural.

– Select “off” to re tu rn to normal mode.

• Regional on/off (p ag e20)

1 Press (MENU).
2 Press M or m repeatedly until the

desired item appears.

3 Press < or , 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

Y ou can easily switch among categories by pressing M
or m for 2 seconds.

Setting the equalizer (EQ7)

You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music
types (Xplod, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ,
NEWAGE, ROCK, CUSTOM), and OFF
(equalizer off).
You can store and adjust the equalizer settings
for frequency and level.
You can store the EQ7 setting for each source.

Selecting the equalizer curve

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a desired

source.

2 Press (EQ7) repeatedly to select a

desired equalizer curve.

Each time you press (EQ7), the item
changes.

To cancel the equalizing effect, select “OFF.”
After 3 seconds, the display returns to the
normal play mode.

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Adjusting the equalizer curve

1 Press (MENU).
2 Press M or m repeatedly until “EQ7

T une” appears, then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , to select the desired

equalizer curve, then press (ENTER).

Each time you pr ess < or ,, the item
changes.

4 Select the desired frequency and level.

1 Press < or , to select the desired

frequency.

Each time you press < or ,, the
frequency changes as follows:

62Hz y 157Hz y 396Hz y 1. 0kHz
y 2.5kHz y 6.3kHz y 16kHz

2 Press M or m to adjust the desired

volume level.

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

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 crea te s a more amb ien t s oun d as i f t he re
were speakers in the dashboard (virtual
speakers).
You can store the DSO setting for each source.

*3
*2

*1

*4

*1 DSO 1
*2 DSO 2
*3 DSO 3
*4 DSO OFF

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a desired

source.

2 Press (DSO) to select “1, 2, 3” or

“OFF.”

*3
*2
*1

*4

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.

5 Press (ENTER).

After the effect setting is complete, the
display returns to the normal play mode.

To cancel the DSO mode, select “OFF.”
After 3 seconds, the di splay retu rns to the
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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Selecting the display mode
and display image

You can select from 3 different display mode s.
You can also select various dis pla y images in
Wallpaper mode (1-5), Spectr um analyzer mode
(1-5) and Movie mode (1-3).

Note

The default setting of Auto Image mode is “A.IMG-All.”
After a few seconds of releasing (IMAGE) on the unit,
the unit returns to Auto Image mode. If you want to
display a display image, set to “A.IMG-off” (page 28).

Selecting the display image

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a desired

source.

2 Press (IMAGE) on the unit repeat edly

to select the desired displ ay image.

Example: Wallpaper mode

Each time you press (IMAGE) on the unit, the
display image changes as follo ws:

Wallpaper mode 1-5 t
Spectrum analyzer mode 1-5 t
Movie mode 1-3 t normal play mode

To cancel this mode, select normal play mode.

Selecting the Auto Image mode

Auto Image mode automatically steps (every 10
seconds) thr ou gh t he di spl ay i mage s of one or al l
display modes as follows:

• A.IMG-All — to shuffle repeatedly the display
images in all display modes.

• A.IMG-SA — to step repeatedly throug h the
display images of Spectrum analyzer m ode.

• A.IMG-Movie — to st ep repeatedly throug h
the display images of Movie mode.

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a desired

source.

2 Press (MENU).
3 Press M or m repeatedly until “A.IMG”

appears.

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired setting.

5 Press (ENTER).

T o cancel Auto Image mo de, select “A.IMG-off. ”

Tips

• During Auto Image mode, if you press (IMAGE) on
the unit, the display image will change. After a few
seconds of releasing (IMAGE) on the unit, this unit
returns to the former Auto Image setting.

• If you set Info mode to “off,” no display items will
appear (page 25).

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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 s ound from your car
speakers by connecting optional Sony portable
devices.

Note

If you connect an optional Sony CD/MD unit, you
cannot connect any portable 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.”

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, t h ere may be an int ernal
malfunction. In such a case, consult your neares t
Sony dealer.

Fuse (10 A)

Adjusting the volume level

You can adjust the volume for each connected
audio equipment.

1 Press (MENU).
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“AUX Level.”

3 Press (ENTER).
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select a

desired volume level.

The volume level is adjusta bl e in 1 dB steps
from –6 dB to +6 dB.

5 Press (ENTER).

To deactivate auxiliary equipment in
the source di splay

1 Press (OFF).

CD playback or radio reception stops.

2 Press (MENU).
3 Press M or m repeatedly until “AUX-A-

on” appears.

4 Press , to select “AUX-A-off.”
5 Press (MENU).

To restore the indication, select “AUX-A-on.”

Warning

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this
could damage the unit.

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Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not functi on pr operly if the
connectors between the unit and the front panel
are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the
front panel (page 10) and clean the connectors
with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not
apply too much fo rce. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.

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, batteries will last
approximately 1 y ear. (The servi ce life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)
When the batt ery bec omes wea k, the range o f 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.

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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.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.