4-153-060-61(1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6.
CDX-GT690UI
©2009 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of
the car for safety. For installation and
connections, see the supplied installation/
connections manual.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
ZAPPIN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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.
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
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.
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Content providers are using the digital rights
management technology for Windows Media
contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect
the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so
that their intellectual property, including copyright,
in such content is not misappropriated.
This device uses WM-DRM software to play
Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”). If the
security of the WM-DRM Software in this device
has been compromised, owners of Secure Content
(“Secure Content Owners”) may request that
Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right
to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or
play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the
WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected
content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is
sent to your device whenever you download a
license for Secure Content from the Internet or
from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with
such license, also download revocation lists onto
your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.
Note on the lithium battery
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 20).
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.
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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
Card remote commander RM-X151 . . . . . . 10
Searching for a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Searching a track by name
— Quick-BrowZer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Searching a track by listening to track passages
— ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 12
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting PTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
iPod
Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operating an iPod directly
— Passenger control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Other functions
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 19
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC
files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
CD
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
USB devices
Playing back a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Support site
If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this
product, please visit the web site below:
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/
Provides information on:
• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players
• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files
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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 22)).
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 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 reception/play mode.
Tip
For how to replace the battery, see page 23.
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.
Tip
You can set the clock automatically with the RDS
feature (page 14).
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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 (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) 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
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of controls and basic operations.
For details, see the respective pages.
A OFF button
To turn off; stop the source.
B (BACK) button page 11
To return to the previous display.
C SOURCE button
To turn on; change the source (Radio/CD/
USB/AUX).
D ZAP button page 12
To enter ZAPPIN™ mode.
E Control dial/select button page 19, 20
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).
F Receptor for the card remote
commander
G Display window
H OPEN button page 7, 14
I USB connector page 15, 17
To connect to the USB device.
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J SEEK +/– buttons
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).
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
a station manually (press and hold).
K MODE button page 12, 17, 18, 19
Press to select the radio band (FM/AM)/
select the play mode of iPod.
Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger
control.
L (BROWSE) button page 11
To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.
M PTY button page 14
To select PTY in RDS.
N Number buttons
CD/USB:
(1)/(2): ALBUM –/+ (during MP3/WMA/
AAC playback)
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
(3): REP* page 15, 16, 18
(4): SHUF page 15, 16, 18
(5): DM+
Improves digitally compressed sound,
such as MP3.
To activate the DM+ function, set
“ON.” To cancel, set “OFF.”
(6): PAUS E
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
O DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 13, 14, 16, 18, 19
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
P AUX input jack page 21
To connect a portable audio device.
Q RESET button page 6
R Z (eject) button
To eject the disc.
S Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
* This button has a tactile dot.
Note
When ejecting/inser ting a disc, keep any USB devices
disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.
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Card remote commander
RM-X151
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Remove the insulation film before use (page 6).
A OFF button
To turn off; stop the source.
B SOURCE button
To turn on; change the source (Radio/CD/
USB/AUX).
C < (.)/, (>) buttons
To control radio/CD/USB, the same as
(SEEK) –/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
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D DSPL (display) button
To change display items.
E VOL (volume) +*/– 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
Press to select the radio band (FM/AM)/
select the play mode of iPod.
Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger
control.
I M (+)/m (–) buttons
To control CD/USB, the same as (1)/(2)
(ALBUM –/+) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
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J SCRL (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
K Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
* This button has a tactile dot.
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.
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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.
(BROWSE)
SEEK +/–
(BACK)
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).
Control dial/
select button
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 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
When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/
shuffle setting is canceled.
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Searching a track by listening to
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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.
ZAP
Select button
(BACK)
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.
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The part of each track to
playback in ZAPPIN mode.
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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.
Tips
• You can select the playback time from about 6
seconds/9 seconds/30 seconds (page 21).You
cannot select the passage of the track to playback.
• Press (SEEK) +/– or (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) in
ZAPPIN mode to skip a track or album.
• Pressing (BACK) also confirms a track to
playback.
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 the select button.
The setup display appears.
3 Press the select button repeatedly
until “BTM” appears.
4 Press (SEEK) +.
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)).
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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).
RDS
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
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.
(DSPL)
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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 Press (PTY) repeatedly until the
desired program type appears.
3 Press (SEEK) +/–.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
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.
Type of programs
NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs),
INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports),
EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama),
CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science),
VARIED (Varied), POP M (Pop Music),
ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R.
Music), LIGHT M (Light Classical),
CLASSICS (Serious classical), OTHER M
(Other Music), WEATHER (Weather),
FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s
program), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs),
RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In),
TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ
(Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music),
NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies
Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT
(Documentary)
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 20).
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.
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 model, disc
type, recording format and settings.
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, Disc/artist name*1, Artist
1
, Album number*2, Album name*1,
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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 DISC disc in random order.
* When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
or “SHUF OFF.”
USB devices
For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site.
Support site
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/
• 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) and AAC (.m4a).
• 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.
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 (SOURCE) repeatedly until
“USB” appears.
Press (OFF) to stop playback.
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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
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
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. ”
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iPod
For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see
“About iPod” on page 23 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://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/
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.
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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) repeatedly until
“USB” appears. (“IPD” 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 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.
4 Adjust the volume.
Press (OFF) 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.
The iPod will turn on automatically, and the
display will appear on the iPod screen as
below.*
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)
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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
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.”
To Pre ss
Skip (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+)
Skip
continuously
[press once for each]
(1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+)
[hold to desired point]
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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.”
Notes
• The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.
• If this mode is canceled, the repeat setting will be
turned off.
Other functions
Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
1 Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
3 Press (BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal reception/play mode.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
EQ3
Selects an equalizer curve from 7 music types
(XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,
GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).
DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer)
Creates a more ambient sound field.
To select the DSO mode: “1,” “2,” “3” or “OFF.”
The larger the number, the more enhanced the
effect.
1
LOW*
, MID*1, HI*1 (page 20)
BAL (Balance)
Adjusts the sound balance between the left and
right speakers.
FAD (Fader)
Adjusts the relative level between the front and
rear speakers.
2
SUB*
(Subwoofer volume)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume.
AUX*3 (AUX level)
Adjusts the volume level for each connected
auxiliary equipment: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” – “–8
dB.”
This setting negates the need to adjust the
volume level between sources.
*1 When EQ3 is activated.
*2 “ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be
adjusted up to 21 steps.
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 21).
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Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3
“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your
own equalizer settings.
1 Select a source, then press the select
button repeatedly to select “EQ3.”
2 Rotate the control dial to select
“CUSTOM.”
3 Press the select button repeatedly
until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.
4 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 3 and 4 to adjust the equalizer
curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold the select button before the
setting is complete.
5 Press (BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal reception/play mode.
Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
Adjusting setup items — SET
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 reception/play 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 6)
CT (Clock Time)
Activates the CT function: “ON,” “OFF”
(page 13, 14).
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.”
AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio)
Activates the AUX source display: “ON,”
“OFF” (page 21).
AUTO OFF
Shuts off automatically after a desired time
when the unit is turned off: “NO,” “30S
(Seconds),” “30M (Minutes),” “60M (Minutes).”
B.OUT (Black Out)
Turns off the illumination automatically for any
source (e.g., during radio reception/CD
playback, etc.) if no operation is performed for 5
seconds: “ON,” “OFF.”
To bring the light back on, press any button on
the unit. (When activated, remote operation is
unavailable.)
DEMO
(Demonstration)
Activates the demonstration: “ON,” “OFF.”
DIMMER
Changes the display brightness.
– “AT”: to dim the display automatically when
you turn lights on. (Available only when the
illumination control lead is connected.)
– “ON”: to dim the display.
– “OFF”: deactivate the dimmer.
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CONTRAST
Adjusts the contrast of the display. The contrast
level is adjustable in 7 steps.
ILLUMI
M.DSPL (Motion Display)
A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)
LOCAL (Local Seek Mode)
MONO*
ZAP.TIME (Zappin Time)
LPF (Low Pass Filter)
LPF NORM/REV (Low Pass Filter Normal/
Reverse)
HPF (High Pass Filter)
LOUD (Loudness)
BTM (page 12)
*1 When the unit is turned off.
*2 When FM is received.
(Illumination)
Changes the illumination color: “ILLUMI-1,”
“ILLUMI-2.”
Selects the Motion Display mode.
– “SA”: to show moving patterns and spectrum
analyzer.
– “ON”: to show moving patterns.
– “OFF”: to deactivate the Motion Display.
Scrolls long items automatically: “ON,” “OFF.”
– “ON”: to only tune into stations with stronger
signals.
– “OFF”: to tune normal reception.
2
Selects monaural reception mode to improve
poor FM reception: “ON,” “OFF.”
Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN
function.
– “ZAP.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds),”
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “OFF,”
“80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz.”
Selects the subwoofer phase: “NORM,” “REV.”
Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency:
“OFF,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,”
“160Hz.”
Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low
volume levels: “ON,” “OFF.”
(Monaural Mode)
“ZAP.TIME-2 (about 9 seconds),”
“ZAP.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds).”
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.
After that, “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 Adjust the input level (page 19).
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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.
• 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.
• 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.
1
–8 cm (3
/4 in) discs.
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
if folder/file names contain many characters)
– displayable characters for a folder/file name: 32
(Joliet)/64 (Romeo)
• 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.
• 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/AAC
files
MP3/WMA/AAC
Folder
(album)
MP3/WMA/
AAC file
(track)
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About iPod
• You can connect to the following iPod models.
Update your iPod devices to the latest software
before use.
Made for
– iPod touch
– iPod touch (2nd generation)
– iPod classic
– iPod classic (120GB)
– iPod with video*
– iPod nano (4th generation)
– iPod nano (3rd generation)
– iPod nano (2nd generation)
– iPod nano (1st generation)*
Wor ks wi t h
– iPhone
– iPhone 3G
* Passenger control is not available for iPod nano (1st
generation) or iPod with video.
• “Made for iPod” means that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
• “Works with iPhone” means that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
• Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards.
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
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)
Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the connectors
between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In
order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 7)
and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
Removing the unit
1 Remove the protection collar.
1Detach the front panel (page 7).
2Pinch both edges of the protection collar,
then pull it out.
x
Main unit Back of the front
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.
panel
2 Remove the unit.
1Insert both release keys simultaneously
until they click.
Hook facing
inwards.
2Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
3Slide the unit out of the mounting.
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Specifications
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 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
AM
Tuning range: 531 – 1,602 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Sensitivity: 26 µV
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
USB Player section
Interface: USB (Full-speed)
Maximum current: 500mA
Power amplifier section
Output: 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 antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
BUS control input terminal
BUS audio input terminal
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
Telephone ATT control terminal
Illumination control terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
USB signal input 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))
Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 182 mm
1
/8 × 2 × 71/4 in) (w/h/d)
(7
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm
1
/4 × 21/8 × 61/2 in) (w/h/d)
(7
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):
AUX-IN selector: XA-300
USB connection cable for iPod: RC-100IP
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.
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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.
If the problem is not solved, visit the following
support site.
Support site
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/
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.
tTurn 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, 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.
No beep sound.
• The beep sound is canceled (page 20).
• 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.
tStore 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 20).
The display disappears from/does not appear
in the display window.
• The dimmer is set “DIMMER-ON” (page 20).
• 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 24).
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.
DSO does not function.
• Depending on the type of car interior or type of
music, DSO may not have a desirable effect.
The display disappears while the unit is
operating.
The Black Out function is set to on (page 20).
Card remote commander operation is not
possible.
If the Black Out function is activated (no lighting),
card remote commander operation is not possible
(page 20).
Radio reception
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
• The connection is not correct.
t Connect 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).
t Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).
t If the auto antenna (aerial) will not go up, check
the connection of the power antenna (aerial)
control lead.
t When the DSO mode is on, the sound is
sometimes hampered by noises.
Set the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 19).
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 21).
t Tuning does not stop at a station:
Set “LOCAL-OFF” (page 21).
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Perform manual tuning.
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