Sony CDX-GT450, CDX-GT450S Operating Manual

2-653-154-11 (1)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player Autoestéreo para disco compacto

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

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To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 9.

Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la página 11.

CDX-GT450S

CDX-GT450

© 2005 Sony Corporation

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions.

•CD playback

You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also containing Multi Session (page 12)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 13)).

Type of discs

Label on the disc

CD-DA

MP3

WMA

ATRAC CD

•Radio reception

–You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).

–BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects strong signal stations and stores them.

•Sound adjustment

–EQ3 stage2: You can choose any one of 7 preset equalizer curves.

–DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer): creates a more ambient sound field, using virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the sound of speakers, even if they are installed low in the door.

–BBE MP: improves digitally compressed sound such as MP3.

•Optional unit operation

You can also control optional CD/MD changers.

•Auxiliary equipment connection

An AUX input jack on the front of the unit allows connection of a portable audio device.

*A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes information such as disc, artist and track name.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

After turning the ignition off, 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.

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

Manufactured under license

Rfrom BBE Sound, Inc. The BBE MP process

improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3, by restoring and enhancing the higher harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP works by generating even-order harmonics from the source material, effectively recovering warmth, detail and nuance.

SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Inserting the disc in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ejecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Location of controls and basic operations

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

CD

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 8 Storing manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Other functions

Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Adjusting the sound characteristics

— BAL/FAD/SUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 CD/MD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . 11

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 About MP3/WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 About ATRAC CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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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.

Detach the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.

RESET button

Note

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

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

1Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2Press the select button repeatedly until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.

3Press (DSPL).

The hour indication flashes.

4Rotate the volume control dial to set the hour and minute.

To move the digital indication, press (DSPL).

5Press 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.

With the card remote commander

In step 4, to set the hour and minute, press M or m.

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.

1Press (OFF).

The unit is turned off.

2Press (OPEN).

The front panel is flipped down.

3Slide the front panel to the right, then gently pull out the left end of the front panel.

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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.

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Attaching the front panel

Place the hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.

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

Inserting the disc in the unit

1Press (OPEN).

2Insert the disc (label side up).

A

B

x

3Close the front panel.

Playback starts automatically.

Ejecting the disc

1Press (OPEN).

2Press Z.

The disc is ejected.

3Close the front panel.

Note

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

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Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

CDX-GT450S

CDX-GT450

Front panel removed

RESET

Card remote commander					Refer to the pages listed for details. The
RM-X151					corresponding buttons on the card remote
					commander control the same functions as those
1				wf	on the unit.
	OFF		ATT		A OFF button
				wg
qs					To power off; stop the source.
	SOURCE	SEL	MODE	qd
					B Volume control dial/select button 9
ws
					To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
		+			(press and rotate).
				wh	C Receptor for the card remote
		–			commander
q;	DSPL		SCRL	wj	D COLOR button
	1	2	3		To select one of 7 colour settings for the
				wk	LCD.
	4	5	6		E Display window
wd		+			F DSO button 2
		VOL			To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF).
		–

The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect.

6	G OPEN button 5

HGP*1/ALBM*2 +/– buttons*3

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

ISEEK –/+ buttons

CD:

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).

JDSPL (display) button 8

To change display items.

KBTM button 8

To start the BTM function (press and hold).

LSOURCE button

To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ MD*4/AUX).

MMODE button 8, 10

To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the unit*5.

NSENS button

To improve weak reception: LOCAL/ MONO.

OFrequency select switch (located on the bottom of the unit)

See “Frequency Select switch” in the supplied installation/connections manual.

PNumber buttons

CD/MD*4:

(3): REP 8

(4): SHUF 8

(5): BBE MP*6 2

To activate the BBE MP function, set “BBEMP-ON.” To cancel, set “BBEMP-OFF.”

(6): PAUSE*6

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

Radio:

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

QEQ3 (equalizer) button 9

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

RAUX input jack 10

To connect a portable audio device.

S RESET button 4

T Z (eject) button 5

To eject the disc.

UDisc slot 5

To insert the disc.

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit.

ws < (.)/, (>) buttons

To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit.

wd VOL (volume) +/– button

To adjust volume.

wf ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

wg SEL (select) button

The same as the select button on the unit.

wh M (+)/m (–) buttons

To control CD, the same as (GP/ALBM) +/– on the unit.

wj SCRL (scroll) button

To scroll the display item.

wk Number buttons

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

*1 When an ATRAC CD is played.

*2 When an MP3/WMA is played.

*3 If the changer is connected, the operation is different, see page 10.

*4 When an MD changer is connected.

*5 When a CD/MD changer is connected.

*6 When playing back on this unit.

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.

Tip

For details on how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander” on page 13.

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CD

For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see page 10.

Display items

A ATRAC CD indication

B Source

C WMA/MP3/BBE MP indication

DTrack number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/ artist name, Album/group number*1, Album/ group name, Track name, Text information*2, Clock

*1 Album/group number is displayed only when the album/group is changed.

*2 When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed, when playing ATRAC CD, text information written by SonicStage, etc., is displayed, and when playing WMA, WMA tag is displayed.

To change display items D, press (DSPL); scroll display items D, press (SCRL) on the card remote commander or set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 10).

Tip

Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/ WMA, see page 12; ATRAC CD, see page 13.

Repeat and shuffle play

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

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

Select		To play
REP-TRACK		track repeatedly.
REP-ALBM*1		album repeatedly.
REP-GP*2		group repeatedly.
SHUF-ALBM*1		album in random order.
SHUF-GP*2		group in random order.
SHUF-DISC		disc in random order.
*1	When an MP3/WMA is played.
*2	When an ATRAC CD is played.

Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

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

Storing automatically — BTM

1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until

“TUNER” appears.

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

2Press 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

1While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until

“MEM” appears.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

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

Receiving the stored stations

1Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to (6)).

Tuning automatically

1Select 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).

To return to normal play mode, select “REP- 8 OFF” or “SHUF-OFF.”

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB

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

1Press the select button repeatedly until “BAL,” “FAD” or “SUB” appears.

The item changes as follows:

LOW*1 t MID*1 t HI*1 t

BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume)*2 t AUX*3

*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 9).

*2 “ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 20 steps.

*3 When AUX source is activated (page 10).

2Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the selected item.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

With the card remote commander

In step 2, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m.

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3

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

1Select a source, then press (EQ3) repeatedly to select “CUSTOM.”

2Press the select button repeatedly until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.

3Rotate the volume 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.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Tip

Other equalizer types are also adjustable.

With the card remote commander

In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m.

Adjusting setup items — SET

1Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2Press the select button repeatedly until the desired item appears.

3Rotate the volume control dial to select the setting (example “ON” or “OFF”).

4Press 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.

With the card remote commander

In step 3, to select the setting, press < or ,.

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

“z” indicates the default settings.

CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4)

BEEP

To set “BEEP-ON” (z) or “BEEP-OFF.”

AUX-A* (AUX Audio)

To turn the AUX source display “AUX-A-ON” (z) or “AUX-A-OFF” (page 10).

DIM (Dimmer)

To change the brightness of the display.

–“DIM-AT” (z): to dim the display automatically when you turn lights on.

–“DIM-ON”: to dim the display.

–“DIM-OFF”: to deactivate the dimmer.

CONTRAST

To adjust the contrast of the display.

The contrast level is adjustable in 7 steps.

M.DSPL (Motion Display)

To select the Motion Display mode.

–“M.DSPL-SA” (z): to show moving patterns and spectrum analyser.

–“M.DSPL-ON”: to show moving patterns.

–“M.DSPL-OFF”: to deactivate the Motion Display.

DEMO* (Demonstration)

To set “DEMO-ON” (z) or “DEMO-OFF.”

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A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)

To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/group/track/album is changed.

–“A.SCRL-ON”: to scroll.

–“A.SCRL-OFF” (z): to not scroll.

LPF (Low Pass Filter)

To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “LPF OFF” (z), “LPF125Hz” or “LPF 78Hz.”

* When the unit is turned off.

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

1Turn off the portable audio device.

2Turn down the volume on the unit.

3Connect to the unit.

AUX

Connecting cord*

(not supplied)

* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

Adjusting the volume level

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

1Turn down the volume on the unit.

2Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX FRONT IN” appears.

3Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume.

4Set your usual listening volume on the unit.

5Press the select button repeatedly until “AUX” appears, and rotate the volume control dial to adjust the volume level.

CD/MD changer

Selecting the changer

1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” or “MD” appears.

2Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired changer appears.

Unit number

Disc number

Playback starts.

Skipping albums and discs

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

To skip	Press (GP/ALBM)
album	and release (hold for a
	moment).
album	within 2 seconds of first
continuously	releasing.
discs	repeatedly.
discs	then, press again within 2
continuously	seconds and hold.

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Repeat and shuffle play

1During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select	To play
REP-DISC*1	disc repeatedly.
SHUF-	tracks in the changer in random
CHGR*1	order.
SHUF-ALL*2	tracks in all units in random
	order.

*1 When one or more CD/MD changers are connected.

*2 When one or more CD changers, or two or more MD changers are connected.

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

Tip

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

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Attaching the label

Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rotary commander.

•PRESET/DISC control

The same as (GP/ALBM) +/– on the unit (push in and rotate).

•VOL (volume) control

The same as the volume control dial on the unit (rotate).

•SEEK/AMS control

The same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold).

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of the controls is factoryset 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.

1While pushing the VOL control, press and hold (SEL).

SEL MODE DSPL

DSPL MODE SEL

Location of controls

The corresponding buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

SEL

PRESET/

DISC

SOURCE

ATT

MODE

DSPL	OFF

VOL SEEK/AMS

OFF

The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the unit.

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Additional Information

Precautions

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

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

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operate 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.

Notes on discs

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

•Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when 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 spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.

•Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc

from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue discs.

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

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

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

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

•Do not use any discs with labels or stickers attached.

The following malfunctions may result from using such discs:

–Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism).

–Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g., playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to warp.

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

•You cannot play 8 cm CDs.

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About MP3/WMA files

MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size.

WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio, is another music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/22* of its original size.

* only for 64 kbps

•The unit is compatible with the ISO 9660 level 1/ level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in the expansion format, and Multi Session.

•The maximum number of:

–folders (albums): 150 (including root and empty folders).

–MP3/WMA files (tracks) and folders contained in a disc: 300 (if a folder/file names contain many characters, this number may become less than 300).

–displayable characters for a folder/file name is 32 (Joliet), or 64 (Romeo).

•ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to MP3 only. ID tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and 1.1), or 63/126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4). WMA tag is 63 characters.

Playback order of MP3/WMA files

	MP3/WMA	Folder
		(album)
		MP3/WMAfile
		(track)

Notes

•When naming an MP3 file/WMA file, be sure to add the file extension “.mp3”/“.wma” to the file name.

•During playback of a VBR (variable bit rate) MP3/ WMA file or fast-forward/reverse, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

•When the disc is recorded in Multi Session, only the first track of the first session format is recognized and played (any other format is skipped). The priority of the format is CD-DA, ATRAC CD and MP3/WMA.

–When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of the first session is played.

–When the first track is not a CD-DA, an ATRAC CD or MP3/WMA session is played. If the disc has no data in any of these formats, “NO MUSIC” is displayed.

Notes on MP3

•Be sure to finalize the disc before using on the unit.

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

Notes on WMA

•Files made with lossless compression are not playable.

•Files protected by copyright are not playable.

About ATRAC CD

ATRAC3plus format

ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size. ATRAC3plus, which is an extended format of ATRAC3, compresses the audio CD data to approximately 1/20 of its original size. The unit accepts both ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format.

ATRAC CD

ATRAC CD is recorded audio CD data which is compressed to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus format using authorized software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner.

•The maximum number of:

–folders (groups): 255

–files (tracks): 999

•The characters for a folder/file name and text information written by SonicStage is displayed.

For details on ATRAC CD, see the SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner manual.

Note

Be sure to create the ATRAC CD using authorized software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner 1.0 or 1.1.

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 short-circuit may occur.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

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	Fuse replacement		3Pull out the release keys to remove the
	When replacing the fuse, be		protection collar.
	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,	Fuse (10A)
	consult your nearest Sony		2 Remove the unit.
	dealer.
	Cleaning the connectors		1Insert both release keys simultaneously
			until they click.
	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 4)		Hook facing
	and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped
			inwards.

in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

2Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

Main unit	Back of the front
	panel

Notes

•For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch.

•Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device.

3Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Removing the unit

1Remove the protection collar.

1Detach the front panel (page 4).

2Engage the release keys together with the protection collar.

Orient the release keys as shown.

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Specifications

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz

Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range:

87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)

87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)

FM tuning interval: 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable Aerial terminal: External aerial connector

Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf

Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 dB (stereo), 69 dB (mono)

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz: 0.5 % (stereo), 0.3 % (mono)

Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response: 30 – 15,000 Hz

AM

Tuning range:

531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)

530 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)

AM tuning interval: 9kHz/10kHz switchable Aerial terminal: External aerial connector

Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: 30 µV

Power amplifier section

Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)

Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms

Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal (front/rear) Subwoofer output terminal (mono) Power aerial relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal

Inputs:

Telephone ATT control terminal Illumination control terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Remote controller input terminal Aerial input terminal

AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)

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 earth)

Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 181 mm (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions:

Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm (w/h/d) Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg

Supplied accessories:

Card remote commander: RM-X151

Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Optional accessories/equipment:

Rotary commander: RM-X4S

BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord): RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)

CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX, CDX-656X MD changer (6 discs): MDX-66XLP

Source selector: XA-C30 AUX-IN selector: XA-300

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

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

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

Note

This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

•Lead-free solder is used for soldering certain parts. (more than 80 %)

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

•Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.

•VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink is used for printing the carton.

•Packaging cushions do not use polystyrene foam.

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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.

General

No power is being supplied to the unit.

•Check the connection. If everything is in order, check the 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 aerial does not extend.

The power aerial does not have a relay box.

No sound.

•The volume is too low.

•The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead) is activated.

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

•The CD changer is incompatible with the disc format (MP3/WMA/ATRAC CD).

t Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible CD changer, or this unit.

No beep sound.

•The beep sound is cancelled (page 9).

•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 connecting lead or battery has been disconnected.

•The power connecting lead is not connected properly.

Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown.

Makes noise when the position of the ignition key is switched.

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

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

•The dimmer is set “DIM-ON” (page 9).

•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 14).

DSO does not function.

Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable effect.

CD/MD playback

The disc cannot be loaded.

•Another disc is already loaded.

•The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in

16 the wrong way.

The disc does not playback.

•Defective or dirty disc.

•The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 12).

MP3/WMA files cannot be played back.

The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA format and version (page 12).

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 ATRAC CD cannot play.

•The disc is not created by authorized software, such as SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner.

•Tracks that are not included in the group cannot be played.

The display items do not scroll.

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

•“A.SCRL” is set to “OFF”.

t Set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 10) or press (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).

“MS” or “MD” does not appear on the source display when both the optional MGS-X1 and MD changer are connected.

This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit.

tPress (SOURCE) until “MS” or “MD” appears, then press (MODE) repeatedly.

Radio reception

The stations cannot be received.

The sound is hampered by noises.

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

•Check the connection of the car aerial.

•The auto aerial will not go up.

tCheck the connection of the power aerial control lead.

•Check the frequency.

•When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises.

tSet the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 6).

Preset tuning is not possible.

•Store the correct frequency in the memory.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.