Sony CDX-G1200U Operating Instructions

4-595-966-71(1)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. CDX-G1200U

Serial No.

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 11.

For the connection/installation, see page 21.

Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 10.

Pour le raccordement/l’installation, reportez-vous à la page 21.

Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la página 10.

Para la conexión/instalación, consulte la página 21.

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

CDX-G1200U

For safety, be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car as the rear side of the unit becomes hot during use. For details, see “Connection/Installation” (page 21).

The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is located on the bottom of the chassis.

Warning

FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

POUR LES CLIENTS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.

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 protection against harmful interference in a residential 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 radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

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

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CAUTION

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

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate

WARNING: Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.

The remote commander contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Note on the lithium battery

Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the AUTO OFF function (page 11). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the AUTO OFF function, press and hold OFF until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties

Services offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts of situations.

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Table of Contents

Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Guide to Parts and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting Started

Detaching the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Resetting the Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting the Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting Other Portable Audio

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using Radio Data System (RDS). . . . . . . . . . 9

Playback

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Playing a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Searching and Playing Tracks . . . . . . . . . . 10

Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Basic Setting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

General Setup (GENERAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Sound Setup (SOUND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Display Setup (DISPLAY). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connection/Installation

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Parts List for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Additional Information

Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit

 Front panel release button  SRC (source)

Turn o n th e powe r. Change the source.

OFF

Press and hold for 1 second to turn the source off and display the clock. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn off the power and the display. If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, operation by the remote commander is not available.

 Control dial

Rotate to adjust the volume.

PUSH ENTER

Enter the selected item.

Open the setup menu.

 Disc slot  Display window  / (SEEK –/+)

Tune in radio stations automatically. Press and hold to tune manually.

/ (prev/next) / (fast-reverse/fast-forward)

 (disc eject)

 PTY (program type)

Select PTY in RDS.

(browse) (page 10)

Enter the browse mode during playback. (Not available when a USB device in Android™ mode is connected.)

 EQ (equalizer)

Select an equalizer curve.

 (back)

Return to the previous display.

MODE (page 8)

 Receptor for the remote commander  Number buttons (1 to 6)

Receive stored radio stations. Press and hold to store stations.

ALBUM /

Skip an album for audio device. Press and hold to skip albums continuously. (Not available when a USB device in Android mode is connected.)

(repeat)

(Not available when a USB device in Android mode is connected.)

(shuffle)

(Not available when a USB device in Android mode is connected.)

 (play/pause)

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 EXTRA BASS

Reinforces bass sound in synchronization with the volume level. Press to change the EXTRA BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF].

 AUX input jack  DSPL (display)

Change display items.

SCRL (scroll)

Press and hold to scroll a display item.

 USB port

RM-X211 Remote commander

The VOL (volume) + button has a tactile dot.

 ATT (attenuate)

Attenuate the sound. Press again to cancel the attenuation.

 SOUND

Open the SOUND menu directly.

Press and hold to open the setup menu.

///

Select a setup item, etc.

ENTER

Enter the selected item.

/ (prev/next) +/– (album +/–)

 VOL (volume) +/–

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Remove the insulation film before use.

Getting Started

Detaching the Front Panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.

1 Press and hold OFF  until the unit

turns off, press the front panel release button , then pull the panel towards you to remove.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.

Attaching the front panel

Resetting the Unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing connections, you must reset the unit.

1 Press DSPL and (back)/MODE for

more than 2 seconds.

Note

Resetting the unit will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.

Setting the Clock

1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [GENERAL], then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET

CLOCK-ADJ], then press it.

The hour indication flashes.

3 Rotate the control dial to set the hour

and minute.

To move the digital indication, press SEEK +/–.

4 After setting the minute, press MENU.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

To di splay th e clock

Press DSPL.

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Connecting a USB Device

1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Connect the USB device to the unit.

Connecting Other Portable Audio Device

1 Turn off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 3 Connect the portable audio device to

the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit with a connecting cord (not supplied)*.

* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

4 Press SRC to select [AUX].

To match the volume level of the connected device to other sources

Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume, and set your usual listening volume on the unit. Press MENU, then select [SOUND]  [SET AUX VOL] (page 13).

Listening to the Radio

To listen to the radio, press SRC to select [TUNER].

Storing automatically (BTM)

1 Press MO DE to chan ge th e band (F M1,

FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).

2 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [GENERAL], then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET

BTM], then press it.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons.

Tuning

1 Press MO DE to chan ge th e band (F M1,

FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).

2 Perform tuning.

To tune manually

Press and hold SEEK +/– to locate the approximate frequency, then press SEEK +/– repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency.

To tune automatically

Press SEEK +/–. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.

Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you

want to store, press and hold a number button (1 to 6) until [MEM] appears.

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Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number

button (1 to 6).

Using Radio Data System (RDS)

Playback

Selecting program types (PTY)

1 Press PTY during FM reception. 2 Rotate the control dial until the

desired program type appears, then press it.

The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected program type.

Type of program s

NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS

(Sports), TAL K (Talk), ROCK (Rock), CLS ROCK (Classic Rock), ADLT HIT (Adult Hits), SOFT RCK (Soft Rock), TOP 40 (Top 40), COUNTRY (Country), OLDIES (Oldies), SOFT (Soft), NOSTALGA (Nostalgia), JAZZ (Jazz), CLASSICL (Classical), R & B (Rhythm and Blues), SOFT R&B (Soft Rhythm and Blues), LANGUAGE (Foreign Language), REL MUSC (Religious Music), REL

TAL K (Religious Talk), PERSNLTY (Personality), PUBLIC (Public), COLLEGE (College), HABL ESP (Spanish Talk), MUSC ESP (Spanish Music), HIP HOP (Hip-Hop), WEATHER (Weather)

Setting clock time (CT)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.

1 Set [SET CT-ON] in [GENERAL]

(page 12).

Playing a Disc

1 Insert the disc (label side up).

Playback starts automatically.

Playing a USB Device

AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0, MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices* compliant with the USB standard can be used. Depending on the USB device, the Android mode or MSC/MTP mode can be selected on the unit. Some digital media players or Android smartphones may require setting to MTP mode.

* e.g., a USB flash drive, digital media player,

Android smartphone

Notes

• For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site on the back cover.

• Smartphones with Android OS 4.1 or higher installed support Android Open Accessory 2.0 (AOA 2.0). However, some smartphones may not fully support AOA 2.0 even if Android OS 4.1 or higher is installed. For details on the compatibility of your Android smartphone, visit the support site on the back cover.

• Playback of the following files is not supported. MP3/WMA/FLAC: – copyright-protected files – DRM (Digital Rights Management) files – Multi-channel audio files MP3/WMA: – lossless compression files

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Before making a connection, select the USB mode (Android mode or MSC/MTP mode) depending on the USB device (page 12).

1 Connect a USB device to the USB port

(page 8).

Playback starts. If a device is already connected, to start playback, press SRC to select [USB].

2 Adjust the volume on this unit.

To stop playback

Press and hold OFF for 1 second.

To remove t he device

Stop playback, then remove the device.

Searching and Playing Tracks

Repeat play and shuffle play

Not available when a USB device in Android mode is connected.

1 During playback, press (repeat) or

(shuffle) repeatedly to select the

desired play mode.

Playback in the selected play mode may take time to start.

Available play modes differ depending on the selected sound source.

Searching a track by name (QuickBrowZer™)

Not available when a USB device in Android mode is connected.

1 During CD or USB playback, press

(browse)* to display the list of search categories.

When the track list appears, press (back) repeatedly to display the desired search category.

* During USB playback, press (browse) for

more than 2 seconds to directly return to the beginning of the category list.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired search category, then press it to confirm.

3 Repeat step 2 to search the desired

track.

Playback starts.

To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode

Press (browse).

Searching by skipping items (Jump mode)

Not available when a USB device in Android mode is connected.

1 Press (browse). 2 Press SEEK +. 3 Rotate the control dial to select the

item.

The list is jumped in steps of 10 % of the total number of items.

4 Press ENTER to return to the Quick-

BrowZer mode.

The selected item appears.

5 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired item, then press it.

Playback starts.

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Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode

You can cancel the demonstration display which appears when the source is off and the clock is displayed.

1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [GENERAL], then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET

DEMO], then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET

DEMO-OFF], then press it.

The setting is complete.

4 Press (back) twice.

The display returns to normal reception/ play mode.

Basic Setting Operation

You can set items in the following setup categories: General setup (GENERAL), Sound setup (SOUND), Display setup (DISPLAY)

1 Press MENU. 2 Rotate the control dial to select the

setup category, then press it.

The items that can be set differ depending on the source and settings.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the

options, then press it.

To return to the previous display

Press (back).

General Setup (GENERAL)

DEMO (demonstration)

Activates the demonstration: [ON], [OFF].

CLOCK-ADJ (clock adjust) (page 7)

CAUT ALM (caution alarm)

Activates the caution alarm: [ON], [OFF] (page 7). (Available only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.)

BEEP

Activates the beep sound: [ON], [OFF].

AUTO OFF

Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: [ON] (30 minutes), [OFF].

STEERING

Registers/resets the setting of the steering wheel remote control. (Available when connected with the connection cable (not supplied).) (Available only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.) STR CONTROL (steering control) Selects the input mode of the connected remote control. To prevent a malfunction, be sure to match the input mode with the connected remote control before use.

CUSTOM

Input mode for the steering wheel remote control

PRESET

Input mode for the wired remote control excluding the steering wheel remote control (automatically selected when [RESET CUSTOM] is performed.)

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EDIT CUSTOM

Registers the functions (SOURCE, ATT, VOL +/–, SEEK +/–) to the steering wheel remote control:  Rotate the control dial to select the

function you want to assign to the steering wheel remote control, then press it.

 While [REGISTER] is blinking, press and

hold the button on the steering wheel remote control you want to assign the function to. When registration is complete, [REGISTERED] is displayed.

 To register other functions, repeat

steps  and .

(Available only when [STR CONTROL] is set to [CUSTOM].)

RESET CUSTOM

Resets the setting of the steering wheel remote control: [YES], [NO]. (Available only when [STR CONTROL] is set to [CUSTOM].)

Notes

• While making settings, only button operation on the unit is available. For safety, park your car before making this setting.

• If an error occurs while registering, all the previously-registered information remains. Restart registration from the function where the error occurred.

• This function may not be available on some vehicles. For details on the compatibility of your vehicle, visit the support site on the back cover.

USB MODE

Changes the USB mode: [ANDROID], [MSC/MTP]. (Available only when the USB source is selected.)

CT (clock time)

Activates the CT function: [ON], [OFF].

BTM (best tuning memory) (page 8)

(Available only when the tuner is selected.)

FIRMWARE

(Available only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.) Checks/updates the firmware version. For details, visit the support site on the back cover. FW VERSION (firmware version) Displays current firmware version. FW UPDATE (firmware update) Enters firmware update process: [YES], [NO]. Updating the firmware takes a few minutes to complete. During the update, do not turn the ignition to the OFF position, nor remove the USB device.

Sound Setup (SOUND)

This setup menu can also be opened by pressing SOUND.

EQ10 PRESET

Selects an equalizer curve from 10 equalizer curves or off: [OFF], [R&B], [ROCK], [POP], [HIP-HOP], [ELECTRONICA], [JAZZ], [SOUL],

[COUNTRY], [KARAOKE]*, [CUSTOM]. The equalizer curve setting can be memorized for each source.

* [KARAOKE] reduces the vocal sound but

cannot be fully removed during playback. Also, using a microphone is not supported.

EQ10 CUSTOM

Sets [CUSTOM] of EQ10. Setting the equalizer curve: [BAND1] 32 Hz, [BAND2] 63 Hz, [BAND3] 125 Hz, [BAND4] 250 Hz, [BAND5] 500 Hz, [BAND6] 1 kHz, [BAND7] 2 kHz, [BAND8] 4 kHz, [BAND9] 8 kHz, [BAND10] 16 kHz. The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from -6 dB to +6 dB.

BALANCE

Adjusts the sound balance: [RIGHT-15] – [CENTER] – [LEFT-15].

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FAD ER

Adjusts the relative level: [FRONT-15] – [CENTER] – [REAR-15].

S.WOOFER (subwoofer)

SW LEVEL (subwoofer level) Adjusts the subwoofer volume level: [+6 dB] – [0 dB] – [-6 dB]. ([ATT] is displayed at the lowest setting.) SW PHASE (subwoofer phase) Selects the subwoofer phase: [NORM], [REV]. LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency) Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].

HPF FREQ (high pass filter frequency)

Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency: [OFF], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].

AUX VOL (AUX volume level)

Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary device: [+18 dB] – [0 dB] – [-8 dB]. This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources. (Available only when the AUX is selected.)

Display Setup (DISPLAY)

DIMMER

Changes the display brightness: [ON], [OFF], [CLK]. To set this function to be active only during a fixed period, select [CLK], then set the start and end times. – To set the brightness when the dimmer

function is activated: Set [DIMMER] to [ON], then adjust [BRIGHTNESS].

– To set the brightness when the dimmer

function is deactivated: Set [DIMMER] to [OFF], then adjust

[BRIGHTNESS]. The brightness setting is stored and applied when the dimmer function is activated or deactivated.

BRIGHTNESS

Adjusts the display brightness. The brightness level is adjustable: [1] – [10].

SND SYNC (sound synchronization)

Activates the synchronization of the illumination with the sound: [ON], [OFF].

AUTO SCR (auto scroll)

Scrolls long items automatically: [ON], [OFF]. (Not available when the AUX or tuner is selected.)

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Additional Information

Folder (album)

Audio file (track)

Updating the Firmware

To update the firmware, visit the support site on the back cover, then follow the online instructions.

Notes

• Using a USB device (not supplied) is required for updating the firmware. Store the updater in the USB device, and connect the device to the USB port, then perform the update operation.

• Updating the firmware takes a few minutes to complete. During the update, do not turn the ignition to the OFF position, nor remove the USB device.

Precautions

• Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been parked in direct sunlight.

• Do not leave the front panel or audio devices brought in inside the car, or it may cause malfunction due to high temperature in direct sunlight.

• Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.

Moisture condensation

Should moisture condensation occur inside the unit, remove the disc and wait for about an hour for it to dry out; otherwise the unit will not operate properly.

To maintain high sound quality

Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.

• This unit is designed to play discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this unit.

•Discs that this unit CANNOT play – Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape

or paper attached. Doing so may cause a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.

– Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,

heart, square, star). Attempting to do so may damage the unit.

–8 cm (3

/4 in) discs.

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

• If the multi-session disc begins with a CDDA session, it is recognized as a CD-DA disc, and other sessions are not played.

•Discs that this unit CANNOT play – CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality. – CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an

incompatible recording device.

– CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized

incorrectly.

– CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded

in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or multi-session.

Playback order of audio files

Notes on discs

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.

• Before playing, wipe the discs with a cleaning cloth from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners.

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If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Maintenance

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Specifications

Replacing the lithium battery of the remote commander

Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the remote commander becomes shorter.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replaced only with the same or equivalent type.

Notes on the 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 ensure 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.

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 7) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

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.

FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

POUR LES CLIENTS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

CTA2006 Standard Power Output: 20 Watts RMS × 4 at 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 80 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

Tuner section

Tuning range: 87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency:

FM CCIR: -1,956.5 kHz to -487.3 kHz and

+500.0 kHz to +2,095.4 kHz Usable sensitivity: 7 dBf Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response: 20 Hz – 15,000 Hz

Tuning range: 530 kHz – 1,710 kHz Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Sensitivity: 26 µV

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 95 dB Frequency response: 10 Hz – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW

only)

– folders (albums): 150 (including root

folder)

– files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less

than 300 if folder/file names contain many characters)

– displayable characters for a folder/file

name: 32 (Joliet)/64 (Romeo)

Corresponding codec: MP3 (.mp3) and WMA

(.wma)

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USB Player section

Interface: USB (Full-speed) Maximum current: 500 mA The maximum number of recognizable

tracks: – folders (albums): 256 – files (tracks) per folder: 256 Compatible Android Open Accessory

protocol (AOA): 2.0 Corresponding codec:

MP3 (.mp3)

Bit rate: 8 kbps – 320 kbps (Supports

VBR (Variable Bit Rate))

Sampling rate: 16 kHz – 48 kHz

WMA (.wma)

Bit rate: 32 kbps – 192 kbps (Supports

VBR (Variable Bit Rate))

Sampling rate: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,

48 kHz

FLAC (.flac)

Bit depth: 16 bit, 24 bit Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Power amplifier section

Output: Speaker outputs Speaker impedance: 4  – 8  Maximum power output: 55 W × 4 (at 4 )

General

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal (REAR, SUB)

Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier

control terminal (REM OUT)

Inputs:

Remote controller input terminal

Antenna (aerial) input terminal

AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)

USB port Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery

(negative ground (earth)) Rated current consumption: 10 A Dimensions:

Approx. 178 mm × 50 mm × 177 mm

/8 in × 2 in × 7 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions:

Approx. 182 mm × 53 mm × 160 mm

/4 in × 2 1/8 in × 6 5/16 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)

Package contents:

Main unit (1) Remote commander (1): RM-X211 Parts for installation and connections

(1 set)

Optional accessories/equipment:

Cable for steering wheel remote input:

RC-SR1

Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Copyrights

Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

libFLAC

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

– Redistributions of source code must retain

the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.

– Redistributions in binary form must

reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.

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Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. For details on using the fuse and removing the unit from the dashboard, see “Connection/Installation” (page 21). If the problem is not solved, visit the support site on the back cover.

General

No power is being supplied to the unit.

 If the unit is turned off and the display

disappears, the unit cannot be operated with the remote commander. –Turn on the unit.

No sound or the sound is very low.

 The position of the fader control [FADER]

is not set for a 2-speaker system.

 The volume of the unit and/or connected

device is very low. – Increase the volume of the unit and

connected device.

No beep sound.

 An optional power amplifier is connected

and you are not using the built-in amplifier.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

 The power supply lead or battery has

been disconnected or not connected properly.

Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes a noise when the position of the ignition is switched.

 The leads are not matched correctly with

the car’s accessory power connector.

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During playback or reception, the demonstration mode starts.

 If no operation is performed for 5 minutes

with [DEMO-ON] set, the demonstration mode starts. – Set [DEMO-OFF] (page 11).

The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window.

 The dimmer is set to [DIM-ON] (page 13).  The display disappears if you press and

hold OFF. – Press OFF on the unit until the display

appears.

 The connectors are dirty (page 15).

The display/illumination flashes.

 The power supply is not sufficient.

– Check that the car battery supplies

enough power to the unit. (The power requirement is 12 V DC.)

The operation buttons do not function. The disc will not eject.

 Press DSPL and (back)/MODE for more

than 2 seconds to reset the unit. The contents stored in memory are erased. For your safety, do not reset the unit while you are driving.

Radio reception

Stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises.

 The connection is not correct.

– If your car has built-in radio antenna

(aerial) in the rear/side glass, connect an REM OUT lead (blue/white striped) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s antenna (aerial) booster.

– Check the connection of the car antenna

(aerial).

– If the auto antenna (aerial) will not

extend, check the connection of the power antenna (aerial) control lead.

Preset tuning is not possible.

 The broadcast signal is too weak.

RDS

PTY displays [- - - - - - - -].

 The current station is not an RDS station.  RDS data has not been received.  The station does not specify the program

type.

CD playback

The disc does not play.

 Defective or dirty disc.  The CD-R/CD-RW is not for audio use

(page 14).

MP3/WMA files cannot be played.

 The disc is incompatible with the MP3/

WMA format and version. For details on playable discs and formats, visit the support site on the back cover.

MP3/WMA files take longer to play than others.

 The following discs take a longer time to

start playback. – A disc recorded with a complicated tree

structure. – A disc recorded in Multi Session. – A disc to which data can be added.

The sound skips.

 Defective or dirty disc.

USB device playback

You cannot play items via a USB hub.

 This unit cannot recognize USB devices via

a USB hub.

A USB device takes longer to play.

 The USB device contains files with a

complicated tree structure.

The sound is intermittent.

 The sound may be intermittent at a high-

bit-rate.

 DRM (Digital Rights Management) files

may not be playable in some cases.

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Audio file cannot be played.

 USB device formatted with file systems

other than FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported.*

* This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB

device may not support all of these FAT. For details, refer to the operating instruction of each USB device or contact the manufacturer.

Operations for skipping an album, skipping items (Jump mode), and searching a track by name (QuickBrowZer) cannot be performed.

 These operations cannot be performed

when a USB device in Android mode is connected. – Set [USB MODE] to [MSC/MTP] (page 12).

 The USB mode of the device is not set to

the appropriate mode. – Make sure that the USB mode of the

device is set to MSC/MTP mode.

The sound cannot be output during playback in Android mode.

 While the unit is in Android mode, the

sound outputs only from the Android smartphone. – Check the status of the audio playback

application on the Android smartphone.

– Playback may not perform properly

depending on the Android smartphone.

Messages

The following messages may appear or flash during operation.

CD ERROR: The disc cannot be played. The disc will be ejected automatically.  Clean or insert the disc correctly, or make

sure the disc is not blank or defective.

CD NO MUSIC: There is no playable file. The disc will be ejected automatically.  Insert a disc containing playable files

(page 15).

CD PUSH EJT: The disc could not be ejected properly.  Press  (eject).

HUB NO SUPRT: USB hubs are not supported.

INVALID

 The selected operation could be invalid.

NOT SUPPORT - ANDROID MODE

 A USB device not supporting AOA

(Android Open Accessory) 2.0 is connected to the unit while [USB MODE] is set to [ANDROID]. – Set [USB MODE] to [MSC/MTP] (page 12).

OVERLOAD: The USB device is overloaded.  Disconnect the USB device, then press SRC

to select another source.

 The USB device has a fault, or an

unsupported device is connected.

READ: Now reading information.  Wait until reading is complete and

playback starts automatically. This may take some time depending on the file organization.

USB ERROR: The USB device cannot be played.  Connect the USB device again.

USB NO DEV: A USB device is not connected or recognized.  Make sure the USB device or USB cable is

securely connected.

USB NO MUSIC: There is no playable file.  Connect a USB device containing playable

files (page 16).

USB NO SUPRT: The USB device is not supported.  For details on the compatibility of your

USB device, visit the support site on the back cover.

or : The beginning or the end

of the disc has been reached.

(underscore): The character cannot be

displayed.

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For steering wheel remote control operation:

ERROR: An error occurred during the function registration.  Register again from the function where

the error occurred (page 12).

TIMEOUT: The function registration failed due to a timeout.  Try completing the registration while

[REGISTER] is blinking (about 6 seconds) (page 12).

If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the time the problem began.

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Connection/Installation





× 4

5 × max. 8 mm (7/32 × max. 5/16 in)







× 2

Cautions

• Run all ground (earth) leads to a common ground (earth) point.

• Do not get the leads trapped under a screw, or caught in moving parts (e.g., seat railing).

• Before making connections, turn the car ignition off to avoid short circuits.

•Connect the yellow and red power supply leads only after all other leads have been connected.

• Be sure to insulate any loose unconnected leads with electrical tape for safety.

Precautions

• Choose the installation location carefully so that the unit will not interfere with normal driving operations.

• Avoid installing the unit in areas subject to dust, dirt, excessive vibration, or high temperature, such as in direct sunlight or near heater ducts.

• Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation.

Note on the power supply lead (yellow)

When connecting this unit in combination with other stereo components, the amperage rating of the car circuit to which the unit is connected must be higher than the sum of each component’s fuse amperage rating.

Mounting angle adjustment

Adjust the mounting angle to less than 45°.

Parts List for Installation

•This parts list does not include all the package contents.

•The bracket  and the protection collar  are attached to the unit before shipping. Before mounting the unit, use the release keys  to remove the bracket  from the unit. For details, see “Removing the protection collar and the bracket” (page 24).

•Keep the release keys  for future use as they are also necessary if you remove the unit from your car.

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Connection



from a wi red remote control (not supplied)*

White

White/black striped Gray

Black Yel lo w Red Blue/white striped

from a car antenna (aerial)

Front speaker*1*

Rear speaker*1*

Gray/black striped

Green

Green/black striped Purple

Purple/black striped

Subwoofer*

For details, see “Makin g connections” (page 23).

Power amplifier*

*1 Not supplied *2 Speaker impedance: 4  – 8  × 4 *3 RCA pin cord (not supplied) *4 Depending on the type of car, use an adaptor for

a wired remote control (not supplied). For details on using the wired remote control, see “Using the wired remote control” (page 23).

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Making connections

Front speaker

Subwoofer

 To a common ground (earth) point

First connect the black ground (earth) lead, then connect the yellow and red power supply leads.

 To the +12 V power terminal which is

energized at all times

Be sure to first connect the black ground (earth) lead to a common ground (earth) point.

 To the +12 V power terminal which is

energized when the ignition switch is set to the accessory position

If there is no accessory position, connect to the +12 V power (battery) terminal which is energized at all times. Be sure to first connect the black ground (earth) lead to a common ground (earth) point.

 To the power antenna (aerial) control

lead or the power supply lead of the antenna (aerial) booster

It is not necessary to connect this lead if there is no power antenna (aerial) or antenna (aerial) booster, or with a manually-operated telescopic antenna (aerial).

To AMP REMOTE IN of an optional power amplifier

This connection is only for amplifiers and a power antenna (aerial). Connecting any other system may damage the unit.

Subwoofer Easy Connection

You can use a subwoofer without a power amplifier when it is connected to a rear speaker cord.

Memory hold connection

When the yellow power supply lead is connected, power will always be supplied to the memory circuit even when the ignition switch is turned off.

Speaker connection

•Before connecting the speakers, turn the unit off.

• Use speakers with an impedance of 4  to 8 , and with adequate power handling capacities to avoid damage.

Using the wired remote control

When using the steering wheel remote control

Installation of the connection cable RC-SR1 (not supplied) is required before use.

1 To enable the steering wheel remote

control, select [SET STEERING]  [EDIT CUSTOM] to make the re gistration (page 1 2).

When the registration completes, the steering wheel remote control becomes available.

Notes on installing the connection cable RC-SR1 (not supplied)

• Refer to the support sites on the back cover for details, then connect each lead properly to the appropriate leads. Making an improper connection may damage the unit.

• Depending on the type of car, be sure to insulate the unused leads with electrical tape for safety.

• Do not connect t his cable when the steering wh eel remote control is not used.

• Consulting the dealer or an experienced technician for help is recommended.

When using the wired remote control 1

To enable the wired remote control, set [STR CONTROL] in [SET STEERING] to [PRESET] (page 11).

Note

Use a subwoofer with an impedance of 4  to 8 , and with adequate power handling capacities to avoid damage.

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