Sony CDX-FW570 User Manual

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

3-262-850-21 (1)

Operating Instructi on s Manual de instrucciones

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-FW570 Serial No.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el ma nua l de instalación/conexiones suministrado.

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CDX-FW570

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.

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 8).

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

•ID3 tag*

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.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

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

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 enchancing 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

Getting Started

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

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

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

CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)

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

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

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playing tracks in ra ndom order

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

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo

Locating a di sc by name

— List-up

* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit

*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Radio

Storing stations automatically

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

Receiving the stored stations. . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

Storing station names

— Station Memo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Tuning in a station through a list

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

Other Functions

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

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 20

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

Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 2 1

Changing the sound and display settings

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

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

Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer

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

Changing the LCD color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting auxiliary audio equipment . . . . 2 4

Additional Information

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Location of controls

Refer to the pages listed for details.

DSO

SEEK SEEK

EQ7

DSPL

MODE OFF

CDX-FW570

BBESHUF BBE MPREP

OPEN

COLOR

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a DSO button 23 b SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD/

c LIST/CAT*

AUX*

) button

T o select the source.

button 15, 18

d Receptor for the card remote

commander

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

of the unit, behind the front panel) 11

g OPEN button 10, 11 h EQ7 button 22 i MENU button

To display the me nus .

j Volume control dial/Sound button

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

k ENTER button

To enter a setting.

l MODE button

To change operation.

m RESET button (located on the front side of

the unit, behind the front panel) 9

n DSPL (display mode change) button

12, 14

o Number buttons

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

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

Sound:

(5): BBE MP 20

p OFF (Stop/Power off) button*

10, 11,

q COLOR button 24

To change the LCD color.

*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 (CAT) is available only when the XM tuner is

connected.

Warning when installing in a car without

an ACC (accessory) position on the ignitio n 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.

DSO

SEEK SEEK

EQ3

(DISC/PRESET)

(+): to select upwards

Card remote commander RM-X114

SENS

DSPL MODE

PRESET

LIST

DISC

SOURCE

–

SEEK

SOUND

PRESET –

DISC

VOL

SEEK

–

ENTER

ATTOFF

–

(SEEK)

(–): to select

leftwards/

(DISC/PRESET)

(–): to select downwards

(SEEK)

(+): to select

SEEK

rightwards/

r DISC (ALBUM)/PRESET buttons (+/–)

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

*1 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected. *2 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

s SEEK buttons (–/+)

To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track/ tune in stations automatically, find a station manually/select a setting.

The correspondin g buttons of th e ca rd remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

a DSPL button b MENU button c SOURCE button d SEEK (–/+) buttons

e SOUND button f OFF button g VOL (+/–) buttons h MODE button i LIST button j DISC (ALBUM)/PRESET (+/–) buttons k ENTER button l ATT button

Note

If the display disappears by pressing (OFF), it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

Tip

For details on how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the lithium battery” on page 25.

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Selecting a disc and album with the card remote co mmander

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 each album] To continuo usly skip albums, press and hold either button.

(With optional unit)

To Press

Skip discs –Disc selection

Skip albums* –Album selection

* Available only when an MP3 file is played.

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

+ or – [hold for a mome nt ] and release To continuo usly skip albums, press (and hold) within 2 second s of first releasin g the button.

Precautions

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

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

• While driving, do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature or any othe r funct ions w hich ma y di ve rt your attention from the road.

If you have any questions or prob le ms concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please co ns ult your nearest Sony deale r.

Moisture condensation

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

To maintain high sound quality

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

Skipping tracks continuo usly

Press once (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) on the card remote comm ander, then press again within 2 seconds and hold.

Notes on discs

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

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

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

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

• Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cle ani ng cloth. Wipe each disc from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benz ine, thinner , commerc ially available cleaners, or antis ta t ic spray intended for analog discs.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection

This product is de si gned to play back di scs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music di scs encoded with copyright protect io n ar e marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, th ere are so me that do not confo rm 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

• Do not use any discs w i t h labels or stickers attached. The following malfunctions may result from using such dis cs: – Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or

sticker peeling off and jamm i ng t he eject mechanism).

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

playback skippi ng, or no playback) due to heat shrinking of a st i cker or label causing a disc to warp.

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

• You cannot play 8 cm (3 in) CDs.

Audio CD

MP3 files

• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment use d 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 re corded on CDROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW s.

• A CD-R/CD-RW to which a session can be added can be pl ayed.

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

disc to be played on the audio CD player.

About MP3 files

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and fo rm at for compressing a sound sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of its original size. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not co m pr essed.

Notes on discs

You can play MP3 files reco rded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. The disc must be in the ISO 9660* level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format. 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 fold er s on a CD-ROM. There are several specification levels. In Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than 8 characters in the name, no more than 3 characters in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital letters. Folder names can be no longer than 8 characters. There can be no more than 8 nested folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names up to 31 characters long. Each folder can have up to 8 trees. For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format, make sure of the contents of the writing software, etc.

level 1 or

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 prop er l y 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.)

*2 Multi Session

This is a recording m ethod 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-o ut. A Multi S essio n CD is a CD having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single sess ion. CD-Extra: The format which records audio (audio CD data) as tra cks on session 1, and records data as tracks on session 2. Mixed CD: In this format, data is recorded as track 1, and audio (audio CD data) is recorded as track 2.

The playback order of the MP3 files

The playback order of the folders and files is as follows:

Folder (album)

MP3 file (track)

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

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

RESET button

Note

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

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

Detaching the front panel

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

Caution alarm

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

1 Press (OFF)*.

CD/MD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on).

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

the ignition switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing (OFF) unti l the displ ay disappears to avoid car battery drain.

2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front

panel to the right, and gently pull out the left end of the front panel.

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.

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 in sert a CD) to operate the unit.

Note

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

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-ho ur di gi t al indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (MENU), then press

(DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (–)

repeatedly until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.

CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)

In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you can also control external CD/MD un i ts.

Playing a disc

(With this unit)

1 Press (ENTER).

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+ ) o r

(DISC/PRESET) (–) to set the hour.

3 Press (SEEK) (+).

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+ ) o r

(DISC/PRESET) (–) to set the minute.

2 Press (ENTER).

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

Tip

When CLOCK mode is set to “ON,” the time is always displayed (page 21).

1 Press (OPEN) and insert the disc

(labeled side up).

2 Close the front panel.

Playback starts automatically.

If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly unt il “C D ” appears to start pla yback.

To Press

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

– Automatic

Music Sensor

Fast-forward/ reverse – Manual Search

Skip albums* –Albums selection

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

(SEEK) (–/+) (m/M) [hold to desired point]

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

* Available only when an MP3 file is played.

To skip tracks continuously, press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–), then press again within 2 seconds and hold.

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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 (SEEK) (–) or (SEEK) (+) is pressed, playback skips to the last/first track of the disc.

• When the last track on the disc is over, playback restarts from the first track of the disc.

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

(With optional unit)

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD” or “MD (MS*

).”

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the

desired unit appears.

Playback starts.

To Press

Skip discs –Disc selection

Skip albums* –Albums 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 pla y MGS -X1, p ress (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 pl a y an M D un it, pres s (SOURCE) to select “MD” or “MS.” If your desired MD unit appears in the source display, it starts to play. If “MS” or another MD unit appears in the source display, press (MODE) to select your desired MD unit, to start playback.

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

If a disc with non-audio CD data/MP3 file is 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 o pt i ona l un it c o nn ect e d, playbac k o f th e sa m e source will continue on to the optional CD/MD unit.

(DISC/PRESET) (+/–) [once for each d is c]

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

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 e x ce eding 8 characters will be scrolled (page 21).)

Source/Clock*

Displayable items

• Disc

number/Track number/Elapsed

playing time

• Disc name*

• Album (folder) name*

• Track (file) name*1*

• ID3 tag*

To Press

Switch display item (DSPL)

*1 When pressing (DSPL), “NO NAME” indicates that

there is no Disc Memo (page 14) or no prerecorded name to display.

*2 Only when CLOCK mode is set to “ON.” *3 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name. *4 Only for MP3 files.

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

Notes

• Some characters cannot be displayed.

• For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very

many characters, information may not scroll.

• This unit cannot display the 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.

• So me cha racter s 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, 1.1, 2.2 and 2.3) or 126 characters (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/albu m/track is

/Artist name*

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can select:

• REP-TRACK — to repeat the current track.

•REP-ALBM* 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 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.”

— to repeat the tracks in the

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play

You can select:

• SHUF-ALBM* current album in random order.

• SHUF-DISC — to play the tracks in the cu rrent disc in random order.

• SHUF-CHGR* current optional CD (MD) changer in ra ndom order.

• SHUF-ALL* connected CD (MD) units (including this unit) in random orde r.

*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.

Shuffl e Play starts.

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

Note

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

— to play the tracks in the

— to play all the tracks in all

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 la bel a CD , you can locate the disc by name (page 15).

1 Start playing the disc you want to label

in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function.

2 Press (MENU), then pr ess

(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) (+)*

repeatedly to select the desired character.

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

t – t

*1 For reverse order, press (DISC/PRESET) (–). *2 (blank space)

2 Press (SEEK) (+ ) after locat ing the

desired c haracter.

If you press (SEEK) (–), you can move back to the left.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to ente r the

entire name.

... t *2 t A

5 Press (ENTER).

The unit returns to no rmal play mode.

Tips

• Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a character.

• There is another way to start labeling a CD: Press (LIST/CAT) for 2 seconds inst ead o f per forming steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the oper ation by pressing (LIST/CAT) 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 D is c Memo always takes priority over any ori gina l CD TEXT information.

To Press

View (DSPL) during CD/CD

Tip

Other items can be displayed (page 12).

TEXT disc playbac k

Erasing the Disc Memo

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD.”

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

CD unit storing the Disc Memo.

3 Press (MENU), then press

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

4 Press (ENTER).

The stored names will appear.

5 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or

(DISC/PRESET) (–) repea tedly to select

the disc name you want to erase.

6 Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.

The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.

7 Press (MENU) twice.

The unit returns to normal play mode.

Notes

• When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased, the original CD TEXT infor mat ion is displ ayed.

• If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase, try selecting a different CD unit in step 2.

• If you have already erased all of the Disc Memo, “NO DATA” appears and the unit returns to normal play mode in step 4 or 6.

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (When connecting a CD unit with the CD TEXT/CUST OM FILE fun ction, or a n 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 14) 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 During playback, press (LIST/CAT).

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.

or for CD TEXT

Radio

The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, A M 1 and AM2).

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the sta tions with the strongest signals within the selected band, and stores them in the order of their frequency.

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 stat i ons in the order of their frequencies on th e number buttons. A beep sounds whe n th e setting is stored.

Notes

• If only a few stations can be received due to weak signals, some number buttons will retain their former settings.

• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press the number button ((1) to (6))

on which the desired station is stored.

Tip

Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (–) to receive the stations in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset Search function).

If preset tuning does not work

Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to search for the station (automatic tuning).

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat until the desired station is received.

Tips

• If automatic tuning stops too frequently, turn on the Local Seek to limit seek to stations with stronger signals (see “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 21).

• If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) repe atedl y to fine adjus t to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

Storing only the desired stations

You can manually prese t the desired station s on any chosen number butto n.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

the radio.

2 Press (MODE) re peatedly 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 st or e a no t her s t at io n o n t he same n um be r button, the previously stored station will be erased.

If FM stereo reception is poor

Select monaural reception mode

(see “Changing th e sound and display settings” on pag e 21). The sound improves, but bec om es monaural (“ST” disappears).

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 station names

— Station Memo

You can assign a name to ea ch r adio station and store it in memory. The name of the station currently tuned in appears in the display. Y ou can assign a name usi ng up to 8 characters for a station.

Storing the station names

1 Tune in a station w hose name you

want to store.

2 Press (MENU), then press

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

3 Press (ENTER).

4 Enter the characters.

1 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+ )*

repeatedly to select the desired character.

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

t – t

*1 For reverse order, press (DISC/PRESET) (–). *2 (blank space)

2 Press (SEEK) (+) after locating the

desired character.

... t *2 t A

Erasing the station name

1 During radio reception, press (MENU),

then press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (–) repeatedly until “NAME DEL” appears.

2 Press (ENTER). 3 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or

(DISC/PRESET) (–) repeatedly to select the station name you want to erase .

4 Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.

The name is erased. Repeat steps 3 to 4 if you want to erase other names.

5 Press (MENU) twice.

The unit retu rns to normal radio receptio n mode.

Note

If you have already erased all of the station names, “NO DATA” appears and the unit returns to normal play mode in step 2 or 4.

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 n or m al radio reception mode.

Tips

• Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a

character.

• There is another way to start storing station names:

Press (LIST/CAT) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation by pressing (LIST/CAT) for 2 seconds instead of step 5.

Tuning in a station through alist

— List-up

During radio reception, press

(LIST/CAT)

The frequency or the na m e as si gned to the current station appears in the display.

2 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or

(DISC/PRESET) (–) repeatedly until you

find the desired station.

If no name is assign ed to the selected stat io n, the frequency appears in the display.

3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the desired

station.

Other Functions

You can also control the uni t (an d optional CD/ MD units ) with a rota ry comman de r (optional).

Using the rotary commander

First, attach the app ro priate label depending on how you want to mount the rot a ry commander. The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rota ti ng controls.

SOUND

MODE

DSPL

By pressing buttons

(SOUND)

MODE

SOUND

(ATT)

DSPL

(MODE)

(SOURCE)

(DSPL)

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Press To

(SOURCE) Change the source

(Radio/CD/MD*

(OFF)

/AUX*2)/

Power on

(MODE) Change operati on

(Radio band/CD unit*

unit*

)

(ATT) Attenuate the sound (OFF)*

Stop playback or ra dio reception/Power off

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

OFF

/MD

By rotating the control

SEEK/AMS control

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] the control. To continuously skip albums, push in and rotate (and hold) the control.

Rotate and release to:

– Skip tracks.

To continuously skip tracks, rotate once and rotate again with i n 2 seconds and hold the control.

– Tune in stations automatically.

Rotate, hold, and release to:

– Fast-forward/ reverse a track. – Find a station manually.

By pushing in and rotating the control

PRESET/DISC control

Push in and rotate the control to:

– Receive preset stations. – Change discs during CD (MD ) playback* – 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.

(With optional unit)

To Do this

Skip discs –Disc selection

Skip albums – Album selection

Push in and rotate [once for each disc] the control. To continuously skip disc s, push in an d rotate once and rotate again within 2 seconds (and hold) the control.

1 To enter Album selection

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

2 Push in, then rotate

quickly and repeatedly, to skip albums one by one.

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Changing the operative direction

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

To increase

To decrease

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

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

Tip

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

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the bass, tr eble, balance, fader, and subwoofer volume.

1 Press (SOUND) repeatedly to select

the desired item.

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

BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume)

2 Rotate the volume control dial 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) (–).

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

Changing the BBE MP setting

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 uni t, press (5) (BBE MP) to select “BBEMP-ON.”

To cancel the BBE MP, select “BBEMP -O FF.”

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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