Sony CDX-GT430IP, CDX-GT430IPW Operating Instruction

4-105-632-11 (1)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

Owner’s Record

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

Model No.

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 4. Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 4. Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la página 4.

Serial No.

CDX-GT430IP CDX-GT43IPW

For installation and connections, see the

– –

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supplied installation/connections manual.

Warning

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.

The “HD Radio Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a Sony HD Radio (sold separately). For HD Radio the HD Radio

HD Radio

tuner operation, please refer to

tuner Operating Instructions.

and the HD Radio Ready logo are

tuner

proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

The “SAT Radio Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a

satellite radio tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio tuner module. “SAT Radio,” “SAT Radio Ready,” the SAT Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all related marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc.

Microsoft, Windows Media,

and the Windows logo are

trademarks or registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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

CAUTION

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

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.

For the state of california, USA only

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

perchlorate

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the auto off function (page 12). 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.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Playable discs on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 4

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Card remote commander RM-X151 . . . . . . . 6

Searching for a track — Quick-BrowZer . . . . . 8

Searching by skip items — Jump mode . . . . 8

Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

iPod

Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Playing tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Setting the play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Operating an iPod directly

— Passenger control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Other functions

Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adjusting the sound characteristics

— BAL/FAD/SUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

CD changer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Additional Information

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

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Playback order of MP3/WMA files . . . . . . 14

About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Support site

If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product, please visit the web site below:

http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/xplod

Provides information on:

• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players

• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files

Getting Started

Playable discs on this unit

This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files (page 14)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

CD-DA

Preparing the card remote commander

Remove the insulation film.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, page 15.

MP3

WMA

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. Detach the front panel (page 5) and press the RESET button (page 6) with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Note

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

Canceling the DEMO mode

You can cancel the demonstration display which appears during turning off.

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until “DEMO” appears.

3 Rotate the control dial to select

“DEMO-OFF.”

4 Press and hold the select button.

The setup is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.

3 Press (SEEK) +.

The hour indication flashes.

4 Rotate the control dial to set the hour

and minute.

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

5 After setting the minute, press the

select button.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press (DSPL) again to return to the previous display.

Detaching the front panel

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

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.

1 Press (OFF).

The unit is turned off.

2 Press , then pull it off towards you.

Notes

• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and 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.

Attaching the front panel

Engage part A of the front panel with part B of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it clicks.

Note

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

Location of controls and basic operations

4 65 7

Main unit

OFF

SEEK

SOURCE

ALBM ARTIST TRACK SHUF ZAP

LOUDDISCREGTPTAAF

MODE

SEEK

PUSH ENTER / SELECT

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Card remote commander RM-X151

1 3

OFF

SOURCE

SEL

–

DSPL

132

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VOL

–

ALBM

BTMEQ3

1 2 3 4 5 6

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qs qkqh

ATT

MODE

ws wd

SCRL

REPCAT SHUF SCRL

PAUSE

AUX

DSPL

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This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages. For iPod operation, see “iPod” on page 10, or for optional device (CD changer, etc.) operation, see “Using optional equipment” on page 13. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

A OFF button

To power off; stop the source.

B (BACK) button page 8

To return to the previous display.

C SOURCE button

To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ iPod/AUX)*

D (BROWSE) button page 8

To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode (iPod).

E Control dial/select button

To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items (press and rotate).

F Disc slot

Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts.

G Display window H Z (eject) button

To eject the disc.

I SEEK +/– buttons

CD/iPod: To skip tracks (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); reverse/fastforward a track (press and hold). Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold).

J (front panel release) button page 5 K MODE button page 9, 10, 11

Press to: Select the radio band (FM/AM)*

select the play mode of iPod. Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger control.

L Receptor for the card remote

commander

M RESET button (located behind the front

panel) page 4

N EQ3 (equalizer) button page 12

To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).

O BTM/CAT*

button page 9

To start the BTM function (press and hold).

P Number buttons

CD/iPod:

(1)/(2): ALBM –/+ (during MP3/WMA playback)

To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold).

(3): REP page 9, 11 (4): SHUF page 9, 11 (6): PAUS E

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).

Q DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button

page 9, 10, 11

To change display items (press); scroll the display item (press and hold).

R AUX input jack page 13

To connect a portable audio device.

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. Remove the insulation film before use (page 4).

ql < (.)/, (>) buttons

To control CD/radio/iPod, the same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by < ,.

w; DSPL (display) button page 9, 10, 11

To change display items.

wa VOL (volume) +/– button

To adjust volume.

ws ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

wd SEL (select) button

The same as the select button on the unit.

wf M (+)/m (–) buttons

To control CD/iPod, the same as (1)/(2) (ALBM –/+) on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by M m.

wg SCRL (scroll) button

To scroll the display item.

wh Number buttons

To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).

*1 In the case of a CD changer, HD Radio tuner or

SAT tuner being connected; when (SOURCE) is pressed, the connected device (“HD,” “XM” or “SR”) will appear in the display, depending on which device is connected. Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can switch the changer, HD Radio tuner band or SAT tuner band.

*2 When the SAT tuner is connected.

Note

If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, 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.

Searching for a track — Quick-BrowZer

You can search for a track in an iPod easily by category.

(BROWSE)

Control dial

OFF

SEEK

PUSH ENTER / SELECT

(BACK)

SEEK +/–

1 Press (BROWSE).

The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired search category, then press it to confirm.

3 Repeat step 2 until the desired track is

selected.

Playback starts.

To return to the previous display

Press (BACK).

Searching by skip items — Jump mode

When many items are in a category, you can search the desired item quickly.

1 Press (SEEK) + in Quick-BrowZer

mode.

The following display appears.

A Current item number B Total item number in the current layer

Then the item name will appear.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired item, or one near the desired item.

It skips in steps of 10% of the total item number.

3 Press the control dial.

The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer mode and the selected item appears.

4 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired item and press it.

Playback starts if the selected item is a track.

To cancel Jump mode

Press (BACK) or (SEEK) –.

To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode

Press (BROWSE).

Note

When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/ shuffle setting is canceled.

Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.

Storing automatically — BTM

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until

“TUNER” appears.

To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.

2 Press and hold (BTM) until “BTM”

flashes.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you

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

Note

If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be replaced.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number

button ((1) to (6)).

Tuning automatically

1 Select the band, then press (SEEK) +/–

to search for the station.

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

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold (SEEK) +/– to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) +/– repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

For details on selecting a CD changer, see page 13.

Display items

A Source B Track name*

name* Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock

*1 The information of a CD TEXT, MP3/WMA is

displayed.

*2 Album number is displayed only when the album is

changed.

To change display items B, press (DSPL).

Tip

Displayed items will differ depending on the disc type, recording format and settings.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or

(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

TRACK track repeatedly.

ALBUM* album repeatedly.

SHUF ALBUM* album in random order.

SHUF DISC disc in random order.

* When an MP3/WMA is played.

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

, Disc/artist name*1, Artist

, Album number*2, Album name*1,

iPod

Playing back iPod

By connecting an iPod to the dock connector at the rear of the unit, you can listen on your car speakers, while controlling the iPod from the unit. For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see “About iPod” on page 14 or visit the support site.

Support site

http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/xplod

3 Adjust the volume.

Press (OFF) to stop playback.

Tips

• When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position, or the unit is on, the iPod will be recharged.

• If the iPod is disconnected during playback, “NO IPOD” appears in the display of the unit.

Resume mode

When the iPod is connected to the dock connector, the mode of this unit changes to the resume mode and playback starts in the mode set by the iPod. In resume mode, the following buttons do not function. – (3) (REP) – (4) (SHUF)

Playing tracks

Before connecting the iPod to the dock connector, turn down the volume of the unit.

E N

1 Connect the iPod to the dock

connector.

The iPod will turn on automatically, and the display will appear on the iPod screen as below.*

The tracks on the iPod start playing automatically from the point last played. If an iPod is already connected, to start playback press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “IPOD” appears.

* If the iPod was played back in the passenger control

last time, this will not appear.

2 Press (MODE) to select the play mode.

The mode changes as follows:

RESUMING t ALBUM t TRACK t PODCAST* t GENRE t PLAYLIST t ARTIST

* May not appear depending on iPod setting.

Display items

A Source (iPod) indication B Track name, Artist name, Album name, Track

number/Elapsed playing time, Clock

To change display items B, press (DSPL).

Tip

When album/podcast/genre/artist/playlist is changed, its item number appears momentarily.

Note

Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed correctly.

Setting the play mode

1 During playback, press (MODE).

The mode changes as follows:

ALBUM t TRACK t PODCAST* t GENRE t PLAYLIST t ARTIST

* May not appear depending on iPod setting.

Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playlists and artists

To Press

Skip (1)/(2) (ALBM –/+)

Skip continuously

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or

(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

TRACK track repeatedly.

ALBUM album repeatedly.

PODCAST podcast repeatedly.

ARTIST artist repeatedly.

PLAYLIST playlist repeatedly.

GENRE genre repeatedly.

SHUF ALBUM album in random order.

SHUF PODCAST podcast in random order.

SHUF ARTIST artist in random order.

SHUF PLAYLIST playlist in random order.

SHUF GENRE genre in random order.

SHUF DEVICE device in random order.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.

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

[press once for each]

(1)/(2) (ALBM –/+) [hold to desired point]

Operating an iPod directly — Passenger control

You can operate an iPod connected to the dock connector directly.

1 During playback, press and hold

(MODE).

“MODE IPOD” appears and you will be able to operate the iPod directly.

To change the display to clock

Press (DSPL).

To exit the passenger control

Press and hold (MODE). Then “MODE AUDIO” will appear and the play mode will change to “RESUMING.”

Notes

• The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.

• If this mode is canceled, the repeat setting will be

turned off.

Other functions

Adjusting setup items — SET

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB

You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer volume.

1 Press the select button repeatedly

until “BAL,” “FAD” or “SUB” appears.

The item changes as follows:

LOW*

t MID*1 t HI*1 t

BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume)*

*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 12). *2 When the audio output is set to “SUB-OUT”

(page 12). “ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 21 steps.

*3 When AUX source is activated (page 13).

t AUX*

2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the

selected item.

3 Press (BACK).

The setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3

“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.

1 Select a source, then press (EQ3)

repeatedly to select “CUSTOM.”

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.

3 Rotate the control dial to adjust the

selected item.

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

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold the select button before the setting is complete.

4 Press (BACK).

The setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Tip

Other equalizer types are also adjustable.

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until the desired item appears.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the

setting (example “ON” or “OFF”).

4 Press and hold the select button.

The setup is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Note

Displayed items will differ, depending on the source

and setting.

The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details):

CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4) BEEP

Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.”

AUX-A*

Activates the AUX source display: “ON,” “OFF” (page 13).

A.OFF (Auto Off)

Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: “NO,” “30S (seconds),” “30M (minutes),” “60M (minutes).”

SUB/REAR*

Switches the audio output: “SUB-OUT” (subwoofer), “REAR-OUT” (power amplifier).

DEMO

Activates the demonstration: “ON,” “OFF.”

DIM (Dimmer)

Changes the display brightness: “ON,” “OFF.”

M.DSPL (Motion Display)

Selects the Motion Display mode. – “SA”: to show moving patterns and spectrum

– “OFF”: to deactivate the Motion Display.

A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)

Scrolls long items automatically: “ON,” “OFF.”

LOCAL (Local Seek Mode)

– “ON”: to only tune into stations with stronger

– “OFF”: to tune normal reception.

MONO*

Selects monaural reception mode to improve poor FM reception: “ON,” “OFF.”

LPF*

Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “OFF,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz.”

(AUX Audio)

(Demonstration)

analyzer.

signals.

(Monaural Mode)

(Low Pass Filter)

LPF NORM/REV*

(Low Pass Filter Normal/

Reverse)

Selects the phase when the LPF is on: “NORM,” “REV.”

HPF (High Pass Filter)

Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency: “OFF,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz.”

LOUD (Loudness)

Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low volume levels: “ON,” “OFF.”

BTM (page 9)

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When FM is received. *3 When the audio output is set to “SUB-OUT.”

Using optional equipment

Auxiliary audio equipment

By connecting an optional portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit and then simply selecting the source, you can listen on your car speakers. The volume level is adjustable for any difference between the unit and the portable audio device. Follow the procedure below:

Connecting the portable audio device

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

AUX

Connecting cord* (not supplied)

* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

Adjust the volume level

Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected audio device before playback.

1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX”

appears. “AUX FRONT IN” appears.

3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a

moderate volume.

4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 5 Press the select button repeatedly until “AUX”

appears, and rotate the volume control dial to adjust the input level (–8 dB to +18 dB).

CD changer

Selecting the changer

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD”

appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired

changer appears.

Unit number Disc number

Playback starts.

Skipping albums and discs

1 During playback, press (1)/(2) (ALBM –/+).

To skip Press (1)/(2) (ALBM –/+)

album and release (hold for a

moment).

album continuously

within 2 seconds of first releasing.

discs repeatedly.

discs continuously

then, press again within 2 seconds and hold.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4)

(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

DISC disc repeatedly.

SHUF CHANGER

SHUF ALL tracks in all units in random

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

tracks in the changer in random order.

order.

Additional Information

Precautions

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

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.

• 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

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

• The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only) – folders (albums): 150 (including root folder) – files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than 300

– displayable characters for a folder/file name: 32

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

• This unit is designed to playback 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.

/4 in) discs

if folder/file names contain many characters)

(Joliet)/64 (Romeo)

• 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 MP3/WMA files

MP3/WMA

Folder (album)

MP3/WMA file (track)

About iPod

This unit can be connected to the following iPods. Update your iPod to the latest software before you use it.

– iPod mini* – iPod nano 1st generation – iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum) – iPod nano 3rd generation (video) – iPod 4th generation* – iPod 4th generation (color display)* – iPod 5th generation (video) – iPod classic – iPod touch

* When you connect an iPod mini or the 4th

generation of iPod, Passenger control is not available.

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

Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery of the card 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 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 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 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 shor t-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 5) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Main unit

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.

Back of the front panel

WARNING

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

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Fuse (10 A)

Removing the unit

Specifications

1 Remove the protection collar.

1 Detach the front panel (page 5). 2 Pinch both edges of the protection collar,

then pull it out.

2 Remove the unit.

1 Insert both release keys simultaneously

until they click.

Hook facing inwards.

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

CEA2006 Standard Power Output: 17 Watts RMS × 4 at 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 82 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

Tuner section

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

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono) Separation: 40 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

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

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz Sensitivity: 26 µV

Power amplifier section

Output: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

General

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal (front, sub/rear switchable) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal

Inputs:

Antenna (aerial) input terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) iPod signal input terminal (dock connector)

Tone controls:

Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD) High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery

(negative ground (earth))

Power supply voltage: 11 – 16 V Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 179 mm

/8 × 2 × 71/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm

/4 × 21/8 × 61/2 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz)

Supplied accessories:

Card remote commander: RM-X151 Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Optional accessories/equipment:

BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord): RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX CD changer (6 discs): CDX-T69 Source selector: XA-C40 AUX-IN selector: XA-300 Interface adaptor for iPod: XA-120IP HD Radio

tuner: XT-100HD

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.

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.

• Packaging cushions are made from paper.

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.

If the problem is not solved, visit the following support site.

Support site

http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/xplod

General

No power is being supplied to the unit.

• Check the connection or fuse.

• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the remote commander.

t Turn on the unit.

The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.

The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.

No sound.

• The ATT function is activated.

• The position of the fader control “FAD” is not set for a 2-speaker system.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is canceled (page 12).

• An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

• The RESET button has been pressed.

t Store again into the memory.

• The power supply lead or battery has been disconnected or it is not connected properly.

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

The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s accessory power connector.

During playback or reception, demonstration mode starts.

If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with “DEMO-ON” set, demonstration mode starts. t Set “DEMO-OFF” (page 12).

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

• The dimmer is set “DIM-ON” (page 12).

• The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF).

t Press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the

display appears.

• The connectors are dirty (page 15).

continue to next page t

The Auto Off function does not operate.

The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates after turning off the unit. t Turn off the unit.

CD playback

The disc cannot be loaded.

• Another disc is already loaded.

• The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way.

The disc does not playback.

• Defective or dirty disc.

• The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 14).

MP3/WMA files cannot be played back.

The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA format and version. For details on playable discs and formats, visit the support site.

MP3/WMA files take longer to play back 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 display items do not scroll.

• For discs with very many characters, those may not scroll.

• “A.SCRL” is set to “OFF.”

tSet “A.SCRL-ON” (page 12). tPress and hold (DSPL) (SCRL).

The sound skips.

• Installation is not correct.

tInstall the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a

sturdy part of the car.

• Defective or dirty disc.

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

Press the RESET button (page 4).

Radio reception

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

• The connection is not correct.

tConnect a power antenna (aerial) control lead

(blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s antenna (aerial) booster (only when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass).

tCheck the connection of the car antenna (aerial). tIf the auto antenna (aerial) will not go up, check

the connection of the power antenna (aerial) control lead.

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

• Setting of the local seek mode is not correct.

t Tuning stops too frequently:

Set “LOCAL-ON” (page 12).

t Tuning does not stop at a station:

Set “MONO-ON” (page 12).

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

t Perform manual tuning.

During FM reception, the “ST” indication flashes.

• Tune in the frequency accurately.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

t Set “MONO-ON” (page 12).

An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Set “MONO-OFF” (page 12).

Error displays/Messages

CHECKING

The unit is confirming the connection of an iPod. t Wait until confirming the connection is finished.

COM ERR

Due to incorrect connection, data did not transfer successfully between the unit and iPod. t Reconnect the iPod.

ERROR*

FAILURE (Illuminates until any button is pressed.)

FAILURE (Illuminates for about 1 second.)

LOAD

L. SEEK +/–

NO DISC

NO IPOD

• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.*

t Clean or insert the disc correctly.

• A blank disc has been inserted.

• The disc cannot play due to a problem.

t Insert another disc.

• iPod was not automatically recognized.

t Reconnect it again.

The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. t See the installation guide manual of this model to

check the connection.

When the SAT tuner is connected, storing an SAT radio channel into a preset failed. t Be sure to receive the channel that you want to

store, then try it again.

The CD changer is loading the disc. t Wait until loading is complete.

The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.

The disc is not inserted in the CD changer. t Insert discs in the CD changer.

No iPod connected. t Connect iPod to dock connector. If “NO IPOD” appears while connecting the iPod to the dock connector, disconnect the iPod from the dock connector, then reconnect.

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