Sony CDX-GT650UI Operating Instruction
4-193-831-11(1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
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-GT650UI Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6.
Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 6.
CDX-GT650UI
©2010 Sony Corporation
US
FR
Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of
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the car for safety. For installation and
HD RadioTM is a proprietary trademark of
iBiquity Digital Corp.
connections, see the supplied installation/
connections manual.
The “SAT Radio Ready”
logo indicates that this
product will control a satellite
Warning
radio tuner module (sold
separately). Please see your nearest authorized
FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT
APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING
IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.
POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS 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.
CAUTION
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 XM
Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc.
ZAPPIN and Quick-BrowZer are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
12 TONE ANALYSIS and its
logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
SensMe and the SensMe logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sony Ericsson
Mobile Communications AB.
Music recognition technology and related data are
provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry
standard in music recognition technology and
related content delivery. For more information,
please visit www.gracenote.com.
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc.,
copyright © 2000-2010 Gracenote. Gracenote
Software, copyright © 2000-2010 Gracenote. This
product and service may practice one or more of
the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525;
#6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192,
#6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other
patents issued or pending. Some services supplied
under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S.
Patent: #6,304,523.
Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of
Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and
the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks
of Gracenote.
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and
Windows Media and logos are trademarks or
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
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
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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.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
Apple, Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks 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.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 24).
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 (SOURCE/OFF) until the display
disappears each time you turn the ignition off.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 6
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RM-X151 Card Remote Commander. . . . . 10
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting PTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CD
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
USB devices
Playing back a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Enjoying music according to your mood
— SensMe™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before using the SensMe™ function . . . . . 14
Installing “SensMe™ Setup” and “Content
Transfer” in your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Registering a USB device using “SensMe™
Setup” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transferring tracks to the USB device using
“Content Transfer” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playing tracks in the channel
— SensMe™ channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
iPod
Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playlists
and artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operating an iPod directly
— Passenger control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Searching for a track
Searching a track by name
— Quick-BrowZer™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Searching by skip items
— Jump mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Searching by alphabetical order
— Alphabet search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Searching a track by listening to track passages
— ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
In the case of “SensMe™ channels”
playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Enjoying the illumination color
variation
Changing the color of display and buttons
—Dynamic Color Illuminator. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Customizing the display and button color
— Custom Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Advanced color setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SensMe™ Channels synchronization
— SensMe™ Channels Color . . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing the color with sound
synchronization
— Sound Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Displaying clear color — White Menu . . . 21
Start up effect — Start White. . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Sound Settings and Setup Menu
Additional Information
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 22
Enjoying sophisticated sound functions
— Advanced Sound Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Selecting the sound quality
— EQ7 Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ7 Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Optimizing sound by Time Alignment
— Listening Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the listening position . . . . . . . . . 24
DM+ Advanced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using rear speakers as subwoofer
— Rear Bass Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting setup items — SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Other functions
Using optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC
files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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/mobileAV
Provides information on:
• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players
• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files
• System requirements for the software in the supplied CD-ROM
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Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC
files (page 26)).
Type of discs Label on the disc
Preparing the card remote
commander
Remove the insulation film.
CD-DA
MP3
WMA
AAC
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 7) and press the
RESET button (page 8) 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 Rotate the control dial until “DEMO”
appears, then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select
“DEMO-OFF,” then press it.
The setting is complete.
4 Press (BACK).
The display returns to normal reception/play
mode.
Tip
For how to replace the battery, see page 27.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Rotate the control dial until “CLOCK
ADJ” appears, 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 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.
Tip
You can set the clock automatically with the RDS
feature (page 12).
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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 and hold (SOURCE/OFF).
The unit is turned off.
2 Press (OPEN).
The front panel is flipped down.
3 Slide the front panel to the right, then
gently pull out the left end of the front
panel.
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.
• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.
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/OFF) on the unit (or insert a
disc) to operate the unit.
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
Front panel removed This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations.
For details, see the respective pages.
A SEEK +/– buttons
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
a station manually (press and hold).
CD/USB:
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again within
about 1 second and hold); reverse/fastforward a track (press and hold).
SensMe™:
To skip tracks (press); reverse/fastforward a
track (press and hold).
B SOURCE/OFF button*
Press to turn on the power/change the source
(Radio/CD/USB/SensMe™*
Press for 1 second to turn off the power.
Press for more than 2 seconds to turn off the
power and the display disappears.
C (BROWSE) button page 18
To enter the Quick-BrowZer™ mode.
D Control dial/select button page 22, 24
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).
1
2
/AUX).
8
E Receptor for the card remote
commander
F Display window
G OPEN button page 7, 12
H USB connector page 13, 15, 16
To connect to the USB device.
I (BACK)/MODE button*
1
page 11,
18
Press to return to the previous display/select
the radio band (FM/AM).
Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger
control.
J ZAP button page 19
To enter ZAPPIN™ mode.
K COLOR button page 20
To select the preset colors (press); register
custom color settings (press and hold).
L PTY/CAT*
3
button page 12
To select PTY in RDS.
M Number buttons
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
CD/USB/SensMe™:
(1)/(2): ALBUM –/+ (during MP3/WMA/
AAC playback)
To skip albums/change SensMe™
channels (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
(3): REP*
4
page 12, 14, 17
(4): SHUF page 12, 14, 17
(6): PAUS E
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
N DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 11, 12, 13, 17, 18
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
O AUX input jack page 25
To connect a portable audio device.
P RESET button page 6
Q Z (eject) button
To eject the disc.
R Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
*1 If an HD Radio tuner or SAT tuner is connected:
when (SOURCE/OFF) is pressed, the connected
device (“HD,” “XM” or “SR”) will appear in the
display. Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you
can switch the HD Radio tuner band or SAT tuner
band.
*2 When a USB device set up for the SensMe™
function is connected.
*3 When the SAT tuner is connected.
*4 This button has a tactile dot.
Notes
• When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB
devices disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.
• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote
commander unless (SOURCE/OFF) on the unit is
pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.
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RM-X151 Card Remote
Commander
1
2
OFF
SOURCE
SEL
ATT
MODE
3
+
–
VOL
SCRL
+
–
4
5
DSPL
132
465
6
7
8
9
q;
qa
Remove the insulation film before use (page 6).
A OFF button
To turn off the power; stop the source.
B SOURCE button*
To turn on the power; change the source
(Radio/CD/USB/SensMe™*
1
2
/AUX).
C < (.)/, (>) buttons
To control Radio/CD/USB/SensMe™, the
same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
< ,.
D DSPL (display) button
To change display items.
E VOL (volume) +*
3
/– button
To adjust volume.
F ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
G SEL (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
H MODE button*
1
Press to select the radio band (FM/AM).
Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger
control.
I M (+)/m (–) buttons
To control CD/USB/SensMe™, the same as
(1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
M m.
J SCRL (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
K Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
*1 If an HD Radio tuner or SAT tuner is connected:
when (SOURCE) is pressed, the connected device
(“HD,” “XM” or “SR”) will appear in the display.
Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can switch
the HD Radio tuner band or SAT tuner band.
*2 When a USB device set up for the SensMe™
function is connected.
*3 This button has a tactile dot.
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Radio
RDS
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/OFF) 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 the select button.
The setup display appears.
3 Rotate the control dial until “BTM”
appears, then press it.
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
“MEMO” 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).
Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio program signal.
Display items
A Radio band, Function
B Program service name, Clock, Frequency*,
Preset number
* While receiving the RDS station, “ *” is displayed on
the left of the frequency indication.
To change display items B, press
(DSPL)
.
RDS services
This unit automatically provides RDS services as
follows:
PTY (Program Types)
Displays the currently received program type.
Also searches your selected program type.
CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets
the clock.
Notes
• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS
functions may be available.
• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak,
or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting
RDS data.
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Selecting PTY
1 Press (PTY) during FM reception.
The current program type name appears if the
station is transmitting PTY data.
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 programs
NEWS (News), INFORM (Information),
SPORTS (Sports), TALK (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 AND B (Rhythm and Blues),
SOFT R B (Soft Rhythm and Blues),
LANGUAGE (Foreign Language), REL
MUSC (Religious Music), REL TALK
(Religious Talk), PERSNLTY (Personality),
PUBLIC (Public), COLLEGE (College),
WEATHER (Weather)
Notes
• You cannot use this function in countries/regions
where no PTY data is available.
• You may receive a different radio program from the
one you select.
Setting CT
1 Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 24).
Notes
• The CT function may not work even though an RDS
station is being received.
• There might be a difference between the time set by
the CT function and the actual time.
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CD
Playing a disc
1 Press (OPEN).
2 Insert the disc (label side up).
3 Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
Ejecting the disc
1 Press (OPEN).
2 Press Z.
The disc is ejected.
3 Close the front panel.
Display items
A Source
B Track name*
name*
Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock
*1 The information of a CD TEXT, MP3/WMA/AAC is
displayed.
*2 Album number is displayed only when the album is
changed.
To change display items B, press (DSPL).
Tip
Displayed items may 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/AAC is played.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
or “SHUF OFF.”
1
, Disc/artist name*1, Artist
1
, Album number*2, Album name*1,
USB devices
For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site.
Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.sony.com/mobileAV
• MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant
with the USB standard can be used.
• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA
(.wma), AAC (.m4a) and AAC (.mp4).
• Backup of data in a USB device is
recommended.
Note
Connect the USB device after starting the engine.
Depending on the USB device, malfunction or damage
may occur if it is connected before starting the engine.
Removing the USB device
1 Stop the USB device playback.
2 Remove the USB device.
If you remove your USB device during
playback, data in the USB device may be
damaged.
Notes
• Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they
may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose
connection.
• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.
• This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB
hub.
Display items
Playing back a USB device
1 Slide the USB cover.
2 Connect the USB device to the USB
connector.
When using a cable, use the one supplied with
the USB device to connect.
Playback starts.
If a USB device is already connected, to start
playback, press (SOU RCE/OFF) repeatedly until
“USB” appears.
Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to
stop playback.
A Source
B Track name, Artist name, Album number*,
Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing
time, Clock
* Album number is displayed only when the album is
changed.
To change display items B, press (DSPL).
Notes
• Displayed items will differ, depending on the USB
device, recorded format and settings. For details,
visit the support site.
• The maximum number of displayable data is as
follows.
– folders (albums): 128
– files (tracks) per folder: 500
• Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as
malfunction may result.
• It may take time for playback to begin, depending on
the amount of recorded data.
• DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not be
played.
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
(Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file, elapsed
playing time may not display accurately.
• Playback of the following MP3/WMA/AAC files is not
supported.
– lossless compression
– copyright-protected
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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 DEVICE device in random order.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
or “SHUF OFF. ”
Enjoying music according to
your mood — SensMe™
Tip
Registration can be performed either along with the
installation procedure or after installation.
3 Transferring tracks to the USB device
using “Content Transfer”
In order to group tracks by channel, track
sound patterns need to be analyzed by 12
TONE ANALYSIS™, which is loaded in
“Content Transfer.”
With the USB device connected to your
computer, drag and drop tracks from Windows
Explorer or iTunes, etc., to “Content
Transfer.”
Both analysis and transfer of tracks will be
performed by “Content Transfer.”
Content
Transfer
Sony’s unique “SensMe™ channels” features
automatically group tracks by channel, and allow
you to enjoy music intuitively.
Before using the SensMe™
function
The following is the basic procedure required to
enjoy the SensMe™ function on the unit.
1Installing “SensMe™ Setup” and
“Content Transfer” in your computer
First install “SensMe™ Setup” and “Content
Transfer” from the supplied CD-ROM.
™
Content
SensMe
Transfer
Setup
2Registering a USB device using
“SensMe™ Setup”
Connect a USB device to your computer, and
perform registration using “SensMe™ Setup”
to enable the SensMe™ function on this unit.
™
SensMe
Setup
4 Connecting the USB device and
enjoying the SensMe™ function on the
unit
Connect the set up USB device. You can then
enjoy “SensMe™ channels” on this unit.
Installing “SensMe™ Setup” and
“Content Transfer” in your
computer
Use of the supplied software (“SensMe™ Setup”
and “Content Transfer”) is required to enable the
SensMe™ function on this unit.
Install the software in your computer from the
supplied CD-ROM.
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your
computer.
The Installation Wizard runs automatically.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
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Registering a USB device using
“SensMe™ Setup”
USB device registration is required to enable the
SensMe™ function on the unit.
If registration is not performed along with the
installation procedure, follow the steps below.
1 Start “SensMe™ Setup” on your
computer.
2 Connect a USB device to your
computer.
3 Complete registration following the
on-screen instructions.
Tip
If you connect a registered USB device containing
analyzed tracks, the USB device can be unregistered
again.
Playing tracks in the channel
— SensMe™ channels
“SensMe™ channels” automatically group tracks
into channels by their tunes. You can select and
play a channel that fits your mood, activity, etc.
1 Connect a USB device set up for the
SensMe™ function.
2 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
“SENSME CH” appears.
The channel list appears, and the most
melodic or rhythmical sections* of tracks are
shuffle played.
* May not be detected correctly.
Transferring tracks to the USB
device using “Content Transfer”
To enable the SensMe™ function on this unit,
tracks need to be analyzed and transferred to the
registered USB device, using “Content Transfer.”
1 Connect the registered USB device to
your computer.
For USB devices, connect with the MSC
mode.
“Content Transfer” starts automatically.
If a message appears, follow the on-screen
instructions to proceed.
2 Drag and drop tracks from Windows
Explorer or iTunes, etc., to “Content
Transfer.”
The analysis and transfer of tracks start.
For details on operations, see the Help of
“Content Transfer.”
Note
The track analysis by 12 TONE ANALYSIS™ may take
time, depending on the computer environment.
3 Selecting a track from the channel list
using the control dial.
• Change the channel
Push (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) to select the
desired channel.
• Change the track
Push (SEEK) +/– until the desired track
appears, then press the control dial.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
current track.
If you do not operate anything for 10 seconds,
the display returns to normal play mode.
Notes
• Depending on the track, it may not be detected
correctly or may be grouped in a channel not suited
to the track’s mood.
• If the connected USB device contains many tracks, it
may take time for “SensMe™ channels” to start, due
to data reading.
Tip
Tracks are played in random order. The order will vary
at each channel selection.
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Channel list
x Recommended, Shuffle All
“MORNING” (5:00 AM – 9:59 AM)
“DAYTIME” (10:00 AM – 3:59 PM)
“EVENING” (4:00 PM – 6:59 PM)
“NIGHT” (7:00 PM – 11:59 PM)
“MIDNIGHT” (12:00 AM – 4:59 AM)
Tracks recommended for each time of day.
Set the clock (page 6) for the channel to be
displayed accurately.
“SHUFFLE ALL”: Plays all analyzed tracks in
random order.
iPod
For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see
“About iPod” (page 26) or visit the support site.
In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as
a general reference for the iPod functions on the
iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by
the text or illustrations.
Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.sony.com/mobileAV
x Basic channels
Plays tracks according to the music type.
“ENERGETIC”: High-spirit tracks.
“RELAX”: Calm tracks.
“MELLOW”: Mellow, melancholy tracks.
“UPBEAT”: Happy tracks to improve your
mood.
“EMOTIONAL”: Ballad tracks.
“LOUNGE”: Lounge music.
“DANCE”: Rhythm and rap, rhythm and blues
tracks.
“EXTREME”: Intense rock tracks.
x In-car channels
Plays tracks that are suitable while driving.
“FREEWAY”: Speedy, high-spirit tracks.
“CHILLOUT DRIVE”: Intoned, healing ballad
tracks.
“WEEKEND TRIP”: Delightful, bright and
happy tracks.
“MIDNIGHT CRUISE”: Jazz or piano-featured
tracks with mature mood.
“PARTY RIDE”: Up-tempo and alive tracks.
“MORNING COMMUTE”: Bright and breezy
tracks.
“GOIN’ HOME”: Warm and relaxing tracks.
Playing back iPod
Before connecting the iPod, turn down the
volume of the unit.
1 Slide the USB cover.
2 Connect the iPod to the USB
connector via the dock connector to
USB cable.
The iPod will turn on automatically, and the
display will appear on the iPod screen as
below.*
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Tip
We recommend the RC-100IP USB cable (not
supplied) to connect the dock connector.
The tracks on the iPod start playing
automatically from the point last played.
If an iPod is already connected, to start
playback press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly
until “USB” appears. (“IPOD” appears in the
display when iPod is recognized.)
* In the case of an iPod touch or iPhone being
connected, or that the iPod was last played back
using passenger control, the logo will not appear on
the screen.
3 Adjust the volume.
Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to
stop playback.
Removing the iPod
1 Stop the iPod playback.
2 Remove the iPod.
Caution for iPhone
When you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone
volume is controlled by iPhone itself. In order to avoid
sudden loud sound after a call, do not increase the
volume on the unit during a telephone call.
Notes
• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the
iPod, otherwise data may be damaged.
• This unit cannot recognize iPod via a USB hub.
Tips
• When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position,
and the unit is on, the iPod will be recharged.
• If the iPod is disconnected during playback, “NO
DEV” appears in the display of the unit.
Resuming mode
When the iPod is connected to the dock
connector, the mode of this unit changes to
resuming mode and playback starts in the mode
set by the iPod.
In resuming mode, the following buttons do not
function.
– (3) (REP)
– (4) (SHUF)
Display items
Note
Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed
correctly.
Skipping albums, podcasts,
genres, playlists and artists
To Do this
Skip Press (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+)
[press once for each]
Skip
continuously
Press and hold (1)/(2)
(ALBUM –/+)
[hold to desired point]
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.”
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.
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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 item
Press (DSPL).
The display items change as follows:
Track name t Artist name t Album name t
MODE IPOD t Clock
To exit the passenger control
Press and hold (MODE).
Then “MODE AUDIO” will appear and the play
mode will change to resuming mode.
Notes
• The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.
• If this mode is canceled, the repeat setting will be
turned off.
Searching for a track
Searching a track by name
— Quick-BrowZer™
You can search for a track in a CD or USB device
easily by category.
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).
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode
Press (BROWSE).
Note
When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/
shuffle setting is canceled.
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.
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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 select button.
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) –.
Note
If no operation is performed for 7 seconds, the Jump
mode is canceled.
Searching by alphabetical order
— Alphabet search
When an iPod is connected to the unit, you can
search for a desired item alphabetically.
1 Press (SEEK) + in Quick-BrowZer
mode.
An alphabetical list appears.
2 Rotate the control dial to select the
first letter of the desired item, then
press it.
A list of items beginning with the selected
letter appears in alphabetical order.
If there is no song beginning with the selected
letter, “NOT FOUND” appears.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the
desired item, then press it.
Playback starts if the selected item is a track.
To cancel Alphabet search
Press (BACK) or (SEEK) –.
A list of the search categories appears.
Notes
• In Alphabet search, a symbol or article (a/an/the)
before the selected letter of the item is excluded.
• Depending on the search item you select, only Jump
mode may be available.
• If no operation is performed for 5 seconds, Alphabet
search is canceled.
• Alphabet search may take some time, depending on
the amount of tracks.
Searching a track by listening
to track passages — ZAPPIN™
While playing back short track passages in a CD
or USB device in sequence, you can search for a
track you want to listen to.
ZAPPIN mode is suitable for searching for a
track in shuffle or shuffle repeat mode.
1 Press (ZAP) during playback.
After “ZAPPIN” appears in the display,
playback starts from a passage of the next
track.
The passage is played for the set time, then a
click sounds and the next passage starts.
Tra ck
(ZAP) pressed.
2 Press the select button or (ZAP) when
a track you want to listen is played
back.
The track that you select returns to normal
play mode from the beginning.
To search a track by ZAPPIN mode again,
repeat steps 1 and 2.
In the case of “SensMe™
channels” playback
If the track being searched is transfered by
“Content Transfer,” the most melodic or
rhythmical sections* of tracks are played. For
details on the SensMe™ function, see page 14.
* May not be detected correctly.
Tips
• You can select the playback time from about 6
seconds/15 seconds/30 seconds (page 25). You
cannot select the passage of the track to playback.
• Press (SEEK) +/– in ZAPPIN mode to skip a track.
• Press (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) in ZAPPIN mode to skip
album.
• Pressing (BACK) also confirms a track to
playback.
The part of each track to
playback in ZAPPIN mode.
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Enjoying the illumination color
variation
Changing the color of display
and buttons
—Dynamic Color Illuminator
Dynamic Color Illuminator allows you to change
the color of the display and buttons on the main
unit to match the car's interior.
You can select from 12 preset colors, customized
color and 5 preset patterns.
x Preset colors
“RED,” “AMBER,” “M_AMBER,” “YELLOW,”
“WHITE,” “LIGHT GREEN,” “GREEN,”
“LIGHT BLUE,” “SKY BLUE,” “BLUE,”
“PURPLE,” “PINK.”
x Preset patterns
“RAINBOW,” “OCEAN,” “SUNSET,”
“FOREST,” “RANDOM.”
1 Press (COLOR).
2 Rotate the control dial to select the
desired preset color, then press it.
The display returns to normal reception/play
mode.
Note
If the control dial is rotated rapidly, the color of the
display and the buttons may change too quickly.
Tip
You can enter the preset color mode from the setup
menu.
1 Press and hold (COLOR).
The DAY/NIGHT custom color display varies
according to the DIMMER setting.
To change the DAY/NIGHT color mode, see
page 20.
2 Rotate the control dial until “BASE
COLOR” appears, then press it.*
You can select a preset color as a basis for
further customizing.
To not customize a preset color, skip to step 5.
* When you select “BASE COLOR,” customized color
is overwritten.
3 Rotate the control dial to select from
“RGB RED,” “RGB GREEN,” or “RGB
BLUE,” then press it.
4 Rotate the control dial to adjust the
color range, then press it.
Adjustable color range: “0” – “32.”
You cannot set “0” for all color ranges at the
same time.
5 Press (BACK).
The display returns to normal reception/play
mode.
Changing DAY/NIGHT color mode
1 Select “DAY/NIGHT” in step 2.
2 Select “DAY” or “NIGHT.”
3 Customize the preset channel from step 2 to 5.
Tip
You can set the DAY/NIGHT color mode from the
setup menu.
Customizing the display and
button color — Custom Color
You can register a customized color for the
display and buttons.
About DAY/NIGHT color mode
You can set a different color for DAY/NIGHT.
The display color changes for DAY/NIGHT
color mode as below.
Color mode DIMMER
DAY OFF or AUTO (turn off
NIGHT ON or AUTO (turn on
* Available only when the illumination control lead is
connected.
For details on the DIMMER, see page 24.
the head light*)
the head light*)
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Advanced color setting
SensMe™ Channels
synchronization
— SensMe™ Channels Color
The color of the display and buttons on the main
unit changes according to the SensMe™ channel.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Rotate the control dial until “SENSME
COLR” appears, then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select
“SENSME-ON,” then press it.
4 Press (BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal reception/play mode.
To cancel SensMe™ Channels Color, select
“OFF” on step 3.
Note
When SensMe™ Channels Color is set to “ON” for the
SensMe™ source, SensMe™ Channels Color
overrides the preset color/pattern settings. The color/
pattern setting changes to the preset color/pattern if
you turn off SensMe™ Channels Color or change the
source to other than SensMe™.
Changing the color with sound
synchronization
— Sound Synchronization
The color changes according to synchronization
of playing music. When you select a preset
pattern or play tracks in the SensMe channel,
sound synchronization becomes effective.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Rotate the control dial until “SOUND
SYNC” appears, then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select
“SYNC-ON,” then press it.
4 Press (BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal reception/play mode.
Note
May not be synchronized correctly.
Displaying clear color
— White Menu
You can display the menu more clearly (White)
without concern for color setting.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Rotate the control dial until “WHITE
MENU” appears, then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select
“WHITE-ON,” then press it.
4 Press (BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal reception/play mode.
To cancel White Menu, select “OFF” on step 3.
Start up effect
— Start White
When you push (SOURCE/OFF) on, the color of
display and the buttons on the main unit turns
white once, and then the color changes to the
customized color. You can enjoy the effect
whenever the source is turned on.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Rotate the control dial until “START
WHITE” appears, then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select
“WHITE-ON,” then press it.
4 Press (BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal reception/play mode.
To cancel Start White, select “OFF” on step 3.
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