Sony CDX-GT700D User Manual

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

2-664-436-21(1)

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

Mode d’emploi

Istruzioni per l’uso

Gebruiksaanwijzing

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CDX-GT700D

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 ( ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (

page 20)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

CD-DA

MP3

WMA

ATRAC CD

• Radio reception BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects

strong signal stations and stores them.

• RDS services You can use FM station with Radio Data System (RDS).

• Sound adjustment-X-DSP Sony’s new sound engine creates an ideal in-car sound field with digital signal processing.

• Image setting You can set various display images on the unit.

– Space Producer: creates animated on-screen

patterns in time with the music.

• Optional unit operation You can also control optional CD/MD changers and optional Sony portable devices in addition to playing with this unit.

* 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.

page 20)) and

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Applicable accessory: Remote commander

This symbol on the product or on its

Manufactured under license

from 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.

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.

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-X154. . . . . . . 6

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Receiving a station through a list

— LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting AF and TA/TP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Selecting PTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Enjoying your best sound — X-DSP

HDEQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

DSO 3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Intelligent Time Alignment — I-TA . . . . . 12

BBE MP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting X-DSP easily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting the equalizer — HDEQ . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting DSO 3D and I-TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting BBE MP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Optimizing your sound — Sound MENU . . . 13

HDEQ Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

DSO 3D Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

I-TA Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Precisely adjusting your sound. . . . . . . . . . 15

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting the sound characteristics

— Balance/Fader/Sub Woofer. . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting menu items — MENU . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

CD/MD changer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

About MP3/WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About ATRAC CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

The conversion table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Getting Started

Detaching the front panel

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.

Note

Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. Custom memory of HDEQ, DSO 3D and Intelligent Time Alignment (I-TA) will not be erased (

RESET button

page 13).

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

1 Press (MENU). 2 Press (GP/ALBM) +/– repeatedly until

“SETUP” appears, then press (ENTER).

3 Press (GP/ALBM) +/– repeatedly until

“Clock Adjust” appears, then press (ENTER).

The clock adjustment display appears.

4 Press (GP/ALBM) +/– repeatedly to set

the hour and minute.

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

5 After setting the minute, press

(ENTER).

The clock starts.

With the card remote commander

In steps 2 to 4: press M or m instead of (GP/ALBM) +/– ; in step 4: press < or , instead of (SEEK) –/+.

Tip

You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (

page 11).

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.

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

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.

Note

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

Location of controls and basic operations

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Main unit

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OFF

SEEK– SEEK+

DSPL/

PTY

GP/ALBM

PUSH SOUND

ENTER

SOURCE

REP SHUF PAUSE

MODE AF/TA

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OPEN

BBE BBE MP

IMAGE

HDEQ

Front panel removed

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RESET

Card remote commander RM-X154

2 qd 6

OFF

SOURCE SOUND

MENU LIST

ENTER

–

DSPL/PTY

REP SHUF

132

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VOL

–

ATT

MODE

SCRL

PAU SE

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Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

A SEEK –/+ buttons

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

B OFF button

To power off/stop the source.

C Receptor

To receive signals from the card remote commander.

D VOL (volume) control dial/SOUND

button

To adjust volume (rotate); select sound items (press).

E GP*1/ALBM*2 +/– buttons*

To select preset stations/skip groups (press); skip groups continuously (press and hold).

F MENU button

To enter menu.

G Display window H BBE MP button 2, 12, 13

To activate the BBE MP function.

I OPEN button 5 J IMAGE button 2

To select the display image. Movie mode 1-3 t Spectrum analyzer mode 1-5 t Space Producer mode t Wall paper mode 1-3 t normal play/reception mode

K DSPL (display)/PTY (Programme

Type) button 8, 10

To change display items; to select PTY in RDS.

L ENTER button

To complete a setting.

M SOURCE button

To power on/change the source (Radio/CD/

MD*

/AUX).

N MODE button 8, 17

To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW)/ select the unit*

O Number buttons

Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). CD/MD*5:

(1): REP 8, 18 (2): SHUF 8, 18 (6): PAUSE*

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

P AF (Alternative Frequencies)/TA

(Traffic Announcement) button

To set AF and TA/TP in RDS.

Q HDEQ button 11, 12

To select an equalizer type (Flat, Xplod, Refined Vocal, Over Drive, Virtual Sub, Natural Cruise or Rear Drive)

R RESET button 4 S Z (eject) button 5

To eject the disc.

T Disc slot 5

To insert the disc.

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

wa </, (SEEK –/+) buttons

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

ws VOL (volume) +/– button

To adjust volume.

wd ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

wf SOUND button

To select sound items.

wg LIST button 9, 18

To list up.

wh M/m (+/–) buttons

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

wj SCRL (scroll) button 8

To scroll the display item.

*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 17.

*4 When a CD/MD changer is connected. *5 When an 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 21.

For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see page 17.

Display items

Example: when you select the normal play mode by pressing (IMAGE) repeatedly (

A Source, MP3/WMA/ATRAC3plus indication B Clock C Album/group number/Track number/Elapsed

playing time, Disc/artist name, Album/group name, Track name, Text information*

* When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed and

when playing a ATRAC CD, text information written by SonicStage, etc. is displayed, and when playing WMA, WMA tag is displayed.

To change display items C, press (DSPL); scroll display items C, press (SCRL) on the card remote commander or set to “Auto Scroll on” (

page 17).

Tip

Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/ WMA, see

page 20; ATRAC CD, see page 20.

Repeat and shuffle play

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

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

Select To pl ay

Repeat Track track repeatedly. Repeat Album*1album repeatedly. Repeat Group*2group repeatedly. Shuffle Album*1album in random order. Shuffle Group*2group in random order. Shuffle Disc disc in random order.

*1 When an MP3/WMA is played. *2 When an ATRAC CD is played.

To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat off” or “Shuffle off.”

page 7).

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, MW or LW.

2 Press (MENU). 3 Press (GP/ALBM) +/– repeatedly until

“RECEIVE MODE,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press (GP/ALBM) +/– repeatedly until

“BTM” appears, then press (ENTER).

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

With the card remote commander

In steps 3 and 4: press M or m instead of (GP/ALBM) +/–.

Storing manually

1 While 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.

Tip

When a RDS station is stored, the AF/TA setting is also stored (

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number

page 10).

button ((1) to (6)).

Tuning automatically

D E

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

until “Seek” appears, then press (SEEK) –/+ to search for the station.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat 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).

Receiving a station through a list — LIST

You can list up the frequency.

1 Select the band, then press (MENU). 2 Press (GP/ALBM) +/– repeatedly until

“LIST” appears, then press (ENTER).

The frequency appears.

3 Press (GP/ALBM) +/– repeatedly the

desired station appears.

4 Press (ENTER) to receive the station.

The display returns to normal reception mode.

With the card remote commander

Select the band, then press (LIST). Press M or m repeatedly until the desired station appears, then press (ENTER).

RDS

Overview

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal.

Display items

Example: when you select the normal play mode by pressing (IMAGE) repeatedly (

page 7).

A B C

A Radio band B TP/TA/AF*

C Clock D Preset number E Frequency*

(Programme Service name),

RDS data

*1 When Information “All” is set:

- “TP” lights up while “TP” is received.

- “TA”/“AF” lights up while “TA/AF” is on. When “TA” is received, “TA” flashes in D.

*2 While receiving the RDS station, “RDS” is

displayed on the left of the frequency indication.

RDS services

This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows:

AF (Alternative Frequencies)

Selects and retunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same programme during a long-distance drive without having to retune the same station manually.

TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Programme)

Provides current traffic information/ programmes. Any information/programme received, will interrupt the currently selected source.

PTY (Programme Types)

Displays the currently received programme type. Also searches your selected programme 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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Setting AF and TA/TP

1 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the

desired setting appears.

Select To

AF on activate AF and deactivate TA. TA on activate TA and deactivate AF. AF/TA on activate both AF and TA. AF/TA off deactivate both AF and TA.

Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA setting

You can preset RDS stations along with the AF/ TA setting. If you use the BTM function, only RDS stations are stored with the same AF/TA setting. If you preset manually, you can preset both RDS and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA setting for each.

1 Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or

manually.

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements so as to not miss hearing them.

1 Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the

volume level.

2 Press and hold (AF/TA) until “TA Vol”

appears.

Local Link function (UK only)

This function enables you to select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.

1 During FM reception, press a number button

((1) to (6)) on which a local station is stored.

2 Within 5 seconds, press again a number button

of the local station. Repeat this procedure until the local station is received.

Selecting PTY

1 Press (MENU) during FM reception. 2 Press (GP/ALBM) +/– repeatedly until

“PTY” appears, then press (ENTER).

The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting PTY data.

3 Press (GP/ALBM) +/– repeatedly until

the desired programme type appears.

4 Press (ENTER).

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

With the card remote commander

In steps 1 and 2: press (PTY) instead of (MENU) and (ENTER); in step 3: press M or m instead of (GP/ALBM) +/–.

Receiving emergency announcements

With AF or TA on, the emergency announcements will automatically interrupt the currently selected source.

Staying with one regional programme — Regional

When the AF function is on: this unit’s factory setting restricts reception to a specific region, so you will not be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency.

If you leave this regional programme’s reception area, set “Regional off” in menu (

Note

This function does not work in the UK and in some other areas.

page 17).

Type of programmes

News (News), Current Affairs (Current

Affairs), Information (Information), Sport (Sports), Education (Education), Drama (Drama), Cultures (Culture), Science (Science), Varied Speech (Varied),

Pop

Music (Popular Music), Rock Music

(Rock Music), Easy Listening), Light Classical), Serious Classics (Classical),

Other

Music (Other Music Type), Weather & Metr (Weather), Finance (Finance), Children’s Progs (Children’s Programmes), Social

Affairs (Social Affairs), Religion (Religion), Phone Touring (Travel), Leisure & Hobby (Leisure), Jazz Country National Oldies

Music (Country Music),

Music (National Music),

Music (Oldies Music), Folk Music

(Folk Music), Documentary (Documentary)

Note

You cannot use this function in countries/regions where no PTY data is available.

Listening (Easy

Classics M (Light

In (Phone In), Tr avel &

Music (Jazz Music),

Enjoying your best sound — X-DSP

X-DSP, Sony's new sound engine, creates an ideal in-car sound field with digital signal processing. X-DSP contains the following features: HDEQ, DSO 3D, Intelligent Time Alignment (abbreviated as I-TA), and BBE MP. See the descriptions for each feature below. There are two setting methods, one allowing easy setup for less-critical listening, and the other a more precise adjustment for critical listeners.

For easy setup, by selecting a preset, see “Setting X-DSP easily” (page 12).

For more precise adjustment, see “Optimizing your sound — Sound MENU” (page 13) and “Precisely adjusting your sound” (page 15).

Notes

• X-DSP sound is achieved using four channels, consisting of two front speakers and two rear speakers. If you use only front speakers or rear speakers, the effect will be as pronounced.

• The degree of effect will depend on your vehicle type and its speakers.

Setting CT

1 Set “CT on” in SETUP (page 16).

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.

HDEQ

The independent four channels-13 bandequalizer allows you to adapt the music to your favourite taste.

Preset Effect

Xplod

Refined Vocal

Over Drive

Virtual Sub

Natural Cruise

Rear Drive Flat

Tip

See “HDEQ Tuning” (page 13) for customizing more precisely.

Emphasizes overall dynamics of the sound.

Enriches and enhances vocals up front.

Creates a bright and lively sound.

Creates deep and solid bass sound.

Enhances sounds obscured by road noise.

Enhances rear speaker sound. No effect

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DSO 3D

DSO 3D is a virtual 3D sound technology that alleviates the problem of poor speakers. It creates a virtual sound stage with 3 dimensions (Elevation, Width and Depth) between the speakers and listener.

Item Effect STD

Wide Offers a wider soundstage than

Deep Sound appears to come from in

Image of virtual speaker

Front door speaker sound is heard at ear level. 1

STD. 2

front of STD. 3

Intelligent Time Alignment — I-TA

You can set localization of sound to suit your listening position. Calculating the distance between the seat and speaker, the unit is able to change the localization by delaying the sound output from each speaker. The unit can simulate a natural sound field with the feeling of being in the centre of it wherever you sit in the car.

Item Position Front-L Front-R

Front

All

Tip

See “I-TA Tuning” (page 14) for fine adjusting the sound for your car. Adjustment between each speaker and your listening position can be done in 2 cm increments.

Left front 1 Right front 2 Between the front

seats 3 In the middle of

your car 4

Tip

See “DSO 3D Tuning” (page 14) for customizing more precisely.

BBE MP

BBE MP improves digitally compressed sound on all sources (page 2, 13).

Display Explanation ON OFF Deactivates BBE MP

Activates BBE MP

Setting X-DSP easily

You can set up on various ways, selecting the preset of HDEQ, DSO 3D, I-TA and BBE MP.

Setting the equalizer — HDEQ

1 Press (HDEQ) repeatedly to select the

desired item.

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

Setting DSO 3D and I-TA

1 Press (SOUND) repeatedly to select

your desired item during playback.

The items change as follows:

DSO 3D t I-TA t Balance t Fader t Sub Woofer

2 Rotate the volume control dial to

select the setting.

After about 3 seconds, the setting is complete.

With the card remote commander

In step 2: press < or , to adjust tuning DSO 3D and I-TA precisely. See information.

page 13 and 14 for further

Setting BBE MP

1 Press (BBE MP). 2 Select “ON.”

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

Optimizing your sound — Sound MENU

You can precisely optimize the setting of HDEQ, DSO 3D and I-TA to your taste and according to your car interior, using the Sound MENU. See also “Precisely adjusting your sound” (page 15). The menu method is common to each feature learn the procedure below, then proceed to each feature.

1 Press (MENU) during playback. 2 Press (GP/ALBM) +/– repeatedly until

“SOUND” appears.

3 Press (ENTER). 4 Press (GP/ALBM) +/– repeatedly to

select an item, then press (ENTER).

5 Repeat step 4 to adjust other items. 6 Press (MENU).

The setting is complete.

With the card remote commander

In steps 2 and 4: press M or m to adjust the selected item.

HDEQ Tuning

The equalizer curve is precisely adjustable for frequency and volume level. Tuning consists of 4 channels: Front L/R and Rear L/R.

1 Select “SOUND” t “HDEQ” in MENU

mode.

2 Select “Custom1,” “Custom2” or

“Custom3” to store.

3 Select the equalizer curve you wish to

adjust.

In your chosen Custom setting the equalizer curve can be adjusted, then a pencil icon will appear as “Custom1” t “Custom1

.”

4 Select the speaker to adjust. 5 Adjust the equalizer curve to your

taste.

1 Press (SEEK) –/+ repeatedly to select the

frequency you wish to adjust (adjustable from 63 Hz to 16 kHz in 13 bands).

2 Press (GP/ALBM) +/– to adjust the level of

the chosen frequency (1 dB steps from –6 dB to +6 dB).

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust other

bands of the equalizer curve.

6 Confirm your settings using the

confirmation screen, and save the value.

7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 until all the

speakers have been set.

Note

The pencil icon appears only after selecting the preset in step 3, however, until it is saved in step 6, the adjustment will not be applied.

Tip

Select “Reset” in step 4 to reset the default setting (flat).

With the card remote commander

In 1 of step 5: press < or , to adjust the frequency; in step 2: press M or m to adjust the level.

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DSO 3D Tuning

The height, width and depth of the virtual sound stage can be adjusted to your taste.

1 Select “SOUND” t “DSO 3D” in

MENU mode.

2 Select “Custom1,” “Custom2” or

“Custom3” to store.

3 Select “STD,” “Wide” or “Deep.”

In your chosen Custom setting the preset can be adjusted, then a pencil icon will appear as “Custom1” t “Custom1

.”

4 Select one of the 3 parameter modes

to adjust: “Elevation,” “Width” or “Depth.”

5 Adjust the position between 1 and 8. 6 Confirm your settings using the

confirmation screen, and save the value.

7 Repeat steps 3 to 6 until all 3

parameter modes have been set.

Note

The pencil icon appears only after selecting the preset in step 3, however, until it is saved in step 6, the adjustment will not be applied.

Tip

Select “Reset” in step 4 to reset the default setting (off).

I-TA Tuning

I-TA Tuning sets a precise delay for sound to reach the listener from the car speaker. There are two modes: Smart mode and Pro mode.

Pro mode

This mode is for those who wish to be more creative in shaping the sound. Measure the distance between your listening position and each speaker. You will need to input these distances for the correct delay(s) to be applied.

1 Select “SOUND” t “I-TA” t “Pro Mode”

in MENU mode.

2 Select “Custom1,” “Custom2” or “Custom3”

to store.

3 Select the speaker position. 4 Enter the distance between the speaker

position and the listening position. One click of (SEEK) –/+ represents 2 cm. On the card remote commander, pressing M or m changes in 2 cm and pressing and holding changes in 10 cm steps.

5 Confirm your settings using the confirmation

screen, and save the value. “Custom1,” “Custom2” and “Custom3” appear with a pencil icon after saving, e.g., “Custom1 .”

6 Repeat steps 3 to 5 until all speaker positions

have been set.

Note

The adjustment will not be applied until it is saved in step 5.

Tips

• Select “Initialize” in step 3 to reset the default values.

• See the conversion table for cm and inch equivalents

(

page 25).

Smart mode

Smart mode allows you to choose one of 4 preset positions which you can then easily fine adjust.

1 Select “SOUND” t “I-TA” t “Smart

Mode” in MENU mode.

2 Select the preset mode which you wish to set

up.

3 Adjust precisely the position. 4 Press (ENTER) to complete.

Precisely adjusting your sound

This section explains how to create the ideal listening field within the car, making extensive use of I-TA Pro mode and HDEQ.

Start !

Advance

setting

I-TA Pro mode

Example of vocal localization of sound* in the listening position at front left seat.

1 Set the equalizer to Flat. Other

sound features should be off.

2 Measure the distance between your

listening position and each speaker.

1 Enter their values using I-TA Pro

mode.

2 Adjust the FADER setting to F

fully, then adjust the distance values of the front speakers. [Front L-R setting]

3 Adjust the FADER setting to R

fully, then adjust the distance values of the rear speakers.

Enter the distance value measured following the I-TA Pro mode procedure, then save.

Step1: Adjust the distance value of opposite speaker, leaving the distance value of the nearest speaker as is. Step2: Increasing the distance value of a speaker moves the localization of sound closer to the speaker. For example, to listen to sound in the left front seat, adjust the distance value of the speaker farther from you (here, the right speaker). To move the localization of sound to the right, increase the value of the right speaker, and vice versa.

[Rear L-R setting]

4 Return the FADER setting to the

centre, then adjust the balance between front and rear by adjusting distance values of the rear speakers. [Front - Rear setting]

Similarly, adjust the balance of the front speaker and the rear speaker. The localization of sound has moved towards the front seat, so you need to adjust the distance value of the rear speaker. To move the localization forwards, decrease the distance value of the rear speakers, and vice versa.

HDEQ

1 Adjust the FADER setting to F

fully, then adjust the front left and right speakers based on the preset equalizer curve (Refined Vocal).

Hint: Adjust as desired, listening to your chosen music. For example, to emphasize vocals, adjust the sound level of frequencies 500 Hz – 2.5 kHz (typical voice range).

2 Adjust the FADER setting to R

fully, then adjust the rear left and right speakers based on the preset equalizer curve (Refined Vocal).

3 Return the FADER setting to the

centre.

Finish !

* Localization of sound is the impression of sounds emanating from specific points within the listening

environment.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics — Balance/Fader/ Sub Woofer

You can adjust the balance, fader and subwoofer volume.

1 Select a source, then press (SOUND)

repeatedly to select the desired item.

The item changes as follows:

DSO 3D t I-TA t Balance (left-right) t Fader (rear-front) t Sub Woofer (subwoofer volume)*

* “– ∞” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can

be adjusted up to 20 steps.

2 Rotate the VOL control dial to adjust

the selected item.

After about 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 < or ,.

Adjusting menu items — MENU

1 Press (MENU). 2 Press (GP/ALBM) +/– repeatedly until

the desired menu item appears, then press (ENTER).

The items changes as follows:

SETUP y DISPLAY y RECEIVE MODE y SOUND y LIST y PTY

3 Press (GP/ALBM) +/– repeatedly until

desired setting item appears, then press (ENTER).

The digital indication moves to the right (setting selection) side.

4 Press (SEEK) –/+ to select the setting,

then press (ENTER).

The setting is complete.

5 Press (MENU).

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 steps 2 and 3: press M or m instead of (GP/ALBM) +/–; in steps 2, 3 and 4, press < or , instead of (ENTER).

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

z” indicates the default settings.

SETUP

Clock Adjust (page 4) CT (Clock Time)

To set “on” or “off” (

Beep

To set “on” (

RM (Rotary Commander)

To change the operative direction of the rotary commander controls. –“NORM” (

the factory-set position.

– “REV”: when you mount the rotary

commander on the right side of the steering column.

AUX-Audio*

To turn the AUX source display “on” (z) or “off” (page 18).

DISPLAY

Auto Image

Auto Image mode automatically steps (every 10 seconds) through the display images. – “off”: to not change the image automatically. – “SA”: to step repeatedly through the display

images of Spectrum analyzer mode.

– “Movie”: to step repeatedly through the

display images of Movie mode.

–“All” (

z): to step repeatedly through the

display images in all display modes.

Information (Display Information)

To display the items (depending on the source, etc.) at the middle of the display while a image is displayed. –“Simple”( – “All”: to display all items. – “Clear”: to have items automatically

disappear. (Excluding digital indication.)

Demo*

To set “off” or “on” (z).

z): to not display any items.

(Demonstration)

z) (page 9, 11).

z) or “off.”

z): to use the rotary commander in

Dimmer

To change the brightness of the display. – “off”: to deactivate the dimmer. –“Auto” (

z): to dim the display automatically

when you turn lights on.

– “on”: to dim the display.

Auto Scroll

To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/album/group/track is changed. –“off” (

z): to not scroll.

–“on”: to scroll.

LIST

When the radio or CD/MD changer is used, the station frequency, or CD/MD number/track name is displayed.

PTY*

You can tune to a station by selecting the desired programme type.

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When FM is received.

RECEIVE MODE

Local (Local seek mode)

–“off” (z): to tune normal reception. – “on”: to only tune into stations with stronger

signals.

Mono (Monaural mode)*

To improve poor FM reception, select monaural reception mode. –“off” (

z): to hear stereo broadcast in stereo.

– “on”: to hear stereo broadcasts in monaural.

Regional*

To set “off” or “on” (z)(page 10).

BTM (page 8)

SOUND

HDEQ (page 13) DSO 3D (page 14) I-TA (page 14) Front HPF (High Pass Filter)

To select the front speaker cut-off frequency: “off” (

z), “63Hz,” “78Hz,” “100Hz,” “125Hz”

or “160Hz.”

Rear HPF (High Pass Filter)

To select the rear speaker cut-off frequency: “off” (

z), “63Hz,” “78Hz,” “100Hz,” “125Hz”

or “160Hz.”

LPF (Low Pass Filter)

To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “off” (

z), “63Hz,” “78Hz,” “100Hz,” “125Hz” or

“160Hz.”

Loudness

To allow you to listen clearly at low volume levels. –“off” (

z): to not reinforce bass and treble.

– “on”: to reinforce bass and treble.

AUX Level

To adjust the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment. This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources (page 18).

Using optional equipment

CD/MD changer

Selecting the changer

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” or

“MD” appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired

changer appears.

Unit number, MP3 indication*

Disc/Album number

LP2/LP4 indication*

Playback starts.

*1 When MP3 is played. *2 When MDLP disc is played.

Skipping albums and discs

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

To skip Press (GP/ALBM).

album and release (hold for a

album continuously

discs repeatedly. discs

continuously

moment). within 2 seconds of first

releasing.

then, press again within 2 seconds and hold.

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Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or (2)

(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Repeat Disc*1disc repeatedly. Shuffle

Changer* Shuffle All*

tracks in the changer in random

order.

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 “Repeat off” or “Shuffle off.”

Tip

“Shuffle All” will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD changers.

Locating a disc by name — LIST

You can select a disc from the list when a CD changer with CD TEXT capability, or MD changer is connected. If you assign a name to a disc, the name appears on the list.

1 During playback, press (MENU). 2 Press (GP/ALBM) +/– repeatedly until “LIST”

appears, then press (ENTER). The disc number or disc name appears.

3 Press (GP/ALBM) +/– repeatedly until the

desired disc appears.

4 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.

The display returns to normal play mode.

With the card remote commander

During playback, press (LIST). Press M or m repeatedly until the desired disc appears, then press (ENTER).

Auxiliary audio equipment

You can connect optional Sony portable devices to the BUS AUDIO IN/AUX IN terminal on the unit. If the changer or other device is not connected to the terminal, the unit allows you to listen to the portable device on your car speakers.

Note

When connecting a portable device, be sure BUS CONTROL IN is not connected. If a device is connected to BUS CONTROL IN, “AUX” cannot be selected with (SOURCE).

Tip

When connecting both a portable device and a changer, use the optional AUX-IN selector.

Selecting auxiliary equipment

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX”

appears. Operate by the portable device itself.

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.

3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a

moderate volume.

4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 5 Adjust the volume level, following “Adjusting

menu items-MENU” (page 16). The input level is adjustable from –6 dB to +6 dB.

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Attaching the label

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

Location of controls

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

SOUND

PRESET/

DISC

SOURCE

VOL

ATT

DSPL

SEEK/AMS

MODE

OFF

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

• PRESET/DISC control To control radio/CD, the same as M or m on card remote commander (push in and rotate).

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

• SEEK/AMS control To control radio/CD, the same as < or , on card remote commander (rotate, or rotate and hold).

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of the controls is factoryset as shown below.

To increase

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

OFF

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.

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.

1 While pushing the VOL control, press and

hold (SOUND).

• 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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• 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.

Playback order of MP3/WMA files

MP3/WMA

Folder (album)

MP3/WMA file (track)

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.

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. ID3 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.

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 are 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

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 4) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

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.

+ side up

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.

Main unit

Notes

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

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

Back of the front panel

Removing the unit

1 Remove the protection collar.

1 Detach the front panel (page 4). 2 Engage the release keys together with the

protection collar.

Orient the release keys as shown.

3 Pull out the release keys to remove the

protection collar.

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.

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Fuse (10A)

2 Remove the unit.

1 Insert both release keys simultaneously

until they click.

Hook facing inwards.

2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

CD Player section

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

Tuner section

Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz 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

MW/LW

Tuning range:

MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz LW: 153 – 279 kHz

Aerial terminal: External aerial connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: MW: 30 µV, LW: 40 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/AUX IN terminal Remote controller input terminal Aerial input terminal

Loudness:

+8 dB at 100 Hz 0 dB at 10 kHz

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery

(negative earth)

Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 180 mm (w/h/d) Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm

(w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.3 kg Supplied accessories:

Card remote commander: RM-X154 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 CD changer (6 discs): CDX-T70MX, CDX-T69 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.

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 is not set for a 2speaker 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 16).

• 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 “Dimmer on” (page 17).

• 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 21).

DSO 3D does not function.

Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO 3D may not have a desirable effect.

The settings of Custom in HDEQ, DSO 3D and I-TA are not saved.

• Adjustment procedure is not complete.

• The settings will not be saved, even if the pencil icon appears.

The images change automatically.

In Auto Image mode, the selected image cannot be displayed. t To display selected image only, set to “Auto Image

off” (page 16).

Any display items do not display.

t Set to “Information All” (page 16).

CD/MD playback

The disc cannot be loaded.

• Another disc is already loaded.

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

The disc does not playback.

• Defective or dirty disc.

• The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 20).

MP3/WMA files cannot be played back.

The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA format and version (page 20).

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.

• “Auto Scroll” is set to off.

t Set to “Auto Scroll on” (page 17) or press

(SCRL) on the card remote commander.

The sound skips.

• Installation is not correct.

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

sturdy part of the car.

• Defective or dirty disc.

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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. t Press (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/MW/LW 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 3D mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises.

tSet the DSO 3D mode to “off” (page 13).

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

• The local seek mode is set to “on.”

tSet to “Local off” (page 17).

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

tPerform manual tuning.

During FM reception, the “ST” indication flashes.

• Tune in the frequency accurately.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

tSet to “Mono on” (page 17).

An FM programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Set to “Mono off” (page 17).

RDS

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

The station is non-TP or has weak signal. t Deactivate TA (page 10).

No traffic announcements.

• Activate TA (page 10).

• The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP.

tTune in another station.

PTY displays “- - - - - - - -.”

• The current station is not an RDS station.

• RDS data has not been received.

• The station does not specify the programme type.

Error displays/Messages

Blank*

Tracks have not been recorded on the MD.* t Play an MD with recorded tracks.

Error*

• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.*

t Clean or insert the disc correctly.

• A blank disc has been inserted.

• The disc cannot play because of some problem.

t Insert another disc.

Failure

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

check the connection.

Load

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

Local Seek +/–

The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.

NO AF

There is no alternative frequency for the current station. t Press (SEEK) –/+ while the Programme Service

name is flashing. The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data (“PI Seek” appears).

NO Album Name

An album name is not written in the track.

NO Disc

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

NO Disc Name

A disc name is not written in the track.

NO Group Name

A group name is not written in the track.

NO ID3 Tag

ID3 tag information is not written in the MP3 file.

NO Information

Text information is not written in the WMA/ATRAC3/ ATRAC3plus file.

NO Magazine

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

NO Music

The disc is not a music file. t Insert a music CD in this unit or MP3 playable

changer.

NO TP

The unit will continue searching for available TP stations.

NO Track Name

A track name is not written in the track.

Not Read

The disc information has not been read by the unit. t Load the disc, then select it on the list.

Not Ready

The lid of the MD changer is open or the MDs are not inserted properly. tClose the lid or insert the MDs properly.

Offset

There may be an internal malfunction. tCheck the connection. If the error indication

remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Read

The unit is reading all track and album/group information on the disc. tWait until reading is complete and playback starts

automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it may take more than a minute.

Push Reset

The CD unit and CD/MD changer cannot be operated because of some problem. tPress the RESET button (page 4).

“ ” or “ ”

During fast-forward or reverse, you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

“ ”

The character cannot be displayed with the unit.

*1 If an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD,

the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear in the display.

*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error

appears in the display.

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

The conversion table

cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch

3.9

110

43.3

210

82.7

310

122.0

100

7.9

11.8

15.7

19.7

23.6

27.6

31.5

35.4

39.4

120

130

140

150

160

170

180

190

200

47.2

51.2

55.1

59.1

63.0

66.9

70.9

74.8

78.7

220

230

240

250

260

270

280

290

300

86.6

90.6

94.5

98.4

102.4

106.3

110.2

114.2

118.1

320

330

340

350

360

370

380

390

126.0

129.9

133.9

137.8

141.7

145.7

149.6

153.5

400 157.5

Wichtig! Bitte nehmen Sie sich etwas Zeit, um

den Geräte-Pass vollständig auszufüllen. Dieser befindet sich auf der hinteren Umschlagseite dieser Bedienungsanleitung.

* Eine CD mit CD TEXT ist eine CD-DA, die

Informationen wie den Namen der CD, den Namen des Interpreten und die Namen der Titel enthält.

Zur Installation und zum Anschluss siehe die mitgelieferte Installations-/Anschlussanleitung.

Willkommen!

Danke, dass Sie sich für diesen CD-Player von Sony entschieden haben. Mit diesem Gerät stehen Ihnen im Auto die folgenden Funktionen zur Verfügung.

• CD-Wiedergabe

Wiedergabe von CD-DAs (auch solche mit CD TEXT*), CD-Rs/CD-RWs (MP3-/WMADateien, auch auf Multisession-CDs ( sowie ATRAC-CDs (ATRAC3- und ATRAC3plus-Format (

CD-Typ Beschriftung auf der CD

CD-DA

MP3

WMA

ATRAC-CD

• Radioempfang BTM (Best Tuning Memory -

Speicherbelegungsautomatik): Das Gerät wählt die Sender mit den stärksten Signalen aus und speichert diese.

• RDS-Funktionen Sie können die RDS-Dienste von UKWSendern nutzen, die RDS-Signale (Radio Data System) ausstrahlen.

• Klangeinstellungen mit X-DSP Sonys neue Sound-Engine erzeugt mit digitaler Signalverarbeitung das ideale Klangfeld für den Fahrzeuginnenraum.

• Bildeinstellungen Sie können am Gerät verschiedene Anzeigebilder für das Display auswählen.

– Space Producer (Klangraumeffekt): Im

Rhythmus der Musik animierte Muster werden angezeigt.

• Bedienung eines gesondert erhältlichen

Geräts

Sie können nicht nur mit diesem Gerät Musik hören, sondern auch gesondert erhältliche CD/ MD-Wechsler sowie gesondert erhältliche tragbare Geräte von Sony steuern.

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Warnhinweis, wenn die Zündung Ihres Fahrzeugs nicht über eine Zubehörposition (ACC oder I) verfügt

Nachdem Sie die Zündung ausgeschaltet haben, halten Sie am Gerät unbedingt (OFF) gedrückt, bis die Anzeige ausgeblendet wird. Andernfalls wird die Anzeige nicht ausgeschaltet und der Autobatterie wird Strom entzogen.

Dieses Etikett befindet sich an der Unterseite des Gehäuses.

Entsorgung von gebrauchten elektrischen und elektronischen Geräten (anzuwenden in den Ländern der Europäischen Union und anderen europäischen Ländern mit einem separaten Sammelsystem für diese Geräte)

Das Symbol auf dem Produkt oder seiner Verpackung weist darauf hin, dass dieses Produkt nicht als normaler Haushaltsabfall zu behandeln ist, sondern an einer Annahmestelle für das Recycling von elektrischen und elektronischen Geräten abgegeben werden muss. Durch Ihren Beitrag zum korrekten Entsorgen dieses Produkts schützen Sie die Umwelt und die Gesundheit Ihrer Mitmenschen. Umwelt und Gesundheit werden durch falsches Entsorgen gefährdet. Materialrecycling hilft, den Verbrauch von Rohstoffen zu verringern. Weitere Informationen über das Recycling dieses Produkts erhalten Sie von Ihrer Gemeinde, den kommunalen Entsorgungsbetrieben oder dem Geschäft, in dem Sie das Produkt gekauft haben.

Geeignetes Zubehör: Fernbedienung

Hergestellt unter der Lizenz

von BBE Sound, Inc.

Mithilfe von BBE MP lässt sich die Klangqualität bei digital komprimiertem Ton wie z. B. MP3 verbessern, indem die bei der Komprimierung verloren gegangenen harmonischen Obertöne wiederhergestellt und verstärkt werden. Mit BBE MP werden aus dem vorhandenen Tonmaterial geradzahlige Obertöne erzeugt, so dass der Klang wärmer, detailgetreuer und nuancierter wiedergegeben wird.

Inhalt

Vorbereitungen

Zurücksetzen des Geräts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Einstellen der Uhr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Abnehmen der Frontplatte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Anbringen der Frontplatte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Einlegen einer CD in das Gerät. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Auswerfen der CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Lage und Grundfunktionen der Teile und Bedienelemente

Hauptgerät. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Kartenfernbedienung RM-X154. . . . . . . . . . 6

Informationen im Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Repeat und Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Radio

Speichern und Empfangen von Sendern . . . . . . 9

Automatisches Speichern von Sendern

— BTM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Manuelles Speichern von Sendern . . . . . . . . 9

Einstellen gespeicherter Sender . . . . . . . . . . 9

Automatisches Einstellen von Sendern. . . . . 9

Einstellen eines Senders anhand einer Liste

— LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Übersicht. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Einstellen von AF und TA/TP . . . . . . . . . . 10

Auswählen des Programmtyps (PTY) . . . . 11

Einstellen der Uhrzeit (CT). . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Einstellen des optimalen Klangs — X-DSP

HDEQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DSO 3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Intelligent Time Alignment — I-TA . . . . . 13

BBE MP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

X-DSP-Einstellungen leicht gemacht. . . . . . . 13

Einstellen des Equalizers — HDEQ . . . . . 13

Einstellen von DSO 3D und I-TA . . . . . . . 13

Einstellen von BBE MP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Optimieren des Klangs

— Menü SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

HDEQ-Einstellungen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

DSO 3D-Einstellungen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

I-TA-Einstellungen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Vornehmen präziser

Klangeinstellungen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Weitere Funktionen

Ändern der Klangeinstellungen . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Einstellen der Klangeigenschaften

— Balance/Fader/Sub Woofer. . . . . . . . . . 17

Einstellen von Menüoptionen — MENU . . . . 17

Verwenden gesondert erhältlicher Geräte. . . . 19

CD/MD-Wechsler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Zusätzliche Audiogeräte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Joystick RM-X4S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Weitere Informationen

Sicherheitsmaßnahmen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Hinweise zu CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

MP3-/WMA-Dateien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

ATRAC-CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Wartung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Ausbauen des Geräts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Technische Daten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Störungsbehebung. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Fehleranzeigen/Meldungen . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Konvertierungstabelle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

SonicStage und das entsprechende Logo sind Markenzeichen der Sony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus und die entsprechenden Logos sind Markenzeichen der Sony Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows Media und das Windows-Logo sind Markenzeichen oder

eingetragene Markenzeichen der Microsoft Corporation in den USA und/oder anderen Ländern.

Vorbereitungen

Abnehmen der Frontplatte

Zurücksetzen des Geräts

Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal benutzen oder wenn Sie die Autobatterie ausgetauscht oder die Verbindungen gewechselt haben, müssen Sie das Gerät zurücksetzen. Nehmen Sie die Frontplatte ab und drücken Sie die Taste RESET mit einem spitzen Gegenstand, wie z. B. einem Kugelschreiber.

Taste RESET

Hinweis

Wenn Sie die Taste RESET drücken, werden die eingestellte Uhrzeit und einige weitere gespeicherte Einstellungen gelöscht. Die individuellen Einstellungen für HDEQ, DSO 3D und I-TA (Intelligent Time Alignment) werden nicht gelöscht (

Seite 13).

Einstellen der Uhr

Die Uhr zeigt die Uhrzeit im 24-Stunden-Format digital an.

1 Drücken Sie (MENU). 2 Drücken Sie (GP/ALBM) +/– so oft, bis

„SETUP“ erscheint, und drücken Sie dann (ENTER).

3 Drücken Sie (GP/ALBM) +/– so oft, bis

„Clock Adjust“ erscheint, und drücken Sie dann (ENTER).

Die Uhreinstellanzeige erscheint.

4 Drücken Sie mehrmals (GP/ALBM) +/–,

um die Stunden und Minuten einzustellen.

Drücken Sie (SEEK) –/+, um zur jeweils nächsten Ziffer in der Digitalanzeige zu wechseln.

5 Drücken Sie nach dem Einstellen der

Minuten (ENTER).

Die Uhr beginnt zu laufen.

Mit der Kartenfernbedienung

In Schritt 2 bis 4: Drücken Sie M oder m anstelle von (GP/ALBM) +/–. In Schritt 4: Drücken Sie < oder , anstelle von (SEEK) –/+.

Tipp

Mithilfe der RDS-Funktion können Sie die Uhr auch automatisch einstellen lassen (

Seite 11).

Um zu verhindern, dass das Gerät gestohlen wird, können Sie die Frontplatte abnehmen.

Warnton

Wenn Sie den Zündschlüssel in die Position OFF stellen, ohne die Frontplatte abzunehmen, ertönt einige Sekunden lang ein Warnton. Der Warnton wird nur ausgegeben, wenn der integrierte Verstärker verwendet wird.

1 Drücken Sie (OFF).

Das Gerät schaltet sich aus.

2 Drücken Sie (OPEN).

Die Frontplatte klappt nach unten auf.

3 Schieben Sie die Frontplatte nach

rechts und ziehen Sie sie an der linken Seite vorsichtig heraus.

Hinweise

• Lassen Sie die Frontplatte nicht fallen und drücken Sie nicht zu stark auf die Frontplatte und das Display.

• Schützen Sie die Frontplatte vor Hitze bzw. hohen Temperaturen und vor Feuchtigkeit. Lassen Sie sie nicht in geparkten Autos, auf dem Armaturenbrett oder auf der Hutablage liegen.

Anbringen der Frontplatte

Setzen Sie die Aussparung A an der Frontplatte am Stift B am Gerät an und drücken Sie dann die linke Seite behutsam hinein. Drücken Sie (SOURCE) am Gerät bzw. legen Sie eine CD ein, um das Gerät einzuschalten.

Einlegen einer CD in das Gerät

1 Drücken Sie (OPEN). 2 Legen Sie eine CD mit der

beschrifteten Seite nach oben ein.

3 Schließen Sie die Frontplatte.

Die Wiedergabe beginnt automatisch.

Auswerfen der CD

1 Drücken Sie (OPEN). 2 Drücken Sie Z.

Die CD wird ausgeworfen.

3 Schließen Sie die Frontplatte.

Hinweis

Legen Sie auf der Innenseite der Frontplatte nichts ab.

Lage und Grundfunktionen der Teile und Bedienelemente

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Hauptgerät

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OFF

SEEK– SEEK+

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GP/ALBM

PUSH SOUND

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RESET

Kartenfernbedienung RM-X154

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OFF

SOURCE SOUND

MENU LIST

ENTER

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Näheres finden Sie auf den angegebenen Seiten. Die entsprechenden Tasten auf der Kartenfernbedienung haben dieselbe Funktion wie die Tasten am Gerät.

A Tasten SEEK –/+

CD: Überspringen von Titeln (drücken), Überspringen mehrerer Titel hintereinander (drücken, dann innerhalb von 1 Sekunde erneut drücken und gedrückt halten) bzw. Vorwärts-/Rückwärtssuchen in einem Titel (gedrückt halten). Radio: Automatisches Einstellen von Sendern (drücken) bzw. manuelle Sendersuche (gedrückt halten).

B Taste OFF

Ausschalten bzw. Stoppen der Tonquelle.

C Empfänger

Empfangssensor für die Signale der Kartenfernbedienung.

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