Sony CDX-GT860U User Manual

2-898-878-21 (1)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

Manu al de instr uc ciones

To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 12. Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (Demo), consulte la página 15.

CDX-GT860U

2007 Sony Corporation

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

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 12). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

Manufactured under license

from BBE Sound, Inc.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. BBE MP (Minimized Polynomial Non-Linear Saturation) Process improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3, by restoring and enhancing the harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP works by re-generating harmonics from the source material, effectively recovering warmth, details and nuance.

“ATRAC”, “ATRAC AD”, SonicStage and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered 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.

Table of Contents

Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting Started

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

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

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

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

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

Inserting the disc in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ejecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Adjusting the angle of the front panel . . . . . . . . 5

Location of controls and basic operations

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

Card remote commander RM-X156. . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Receiving a station through a list

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

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 11

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Adjusting setup items — MENU . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

CD/MD changer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Additional Information

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

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

About USB devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC

files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

About MP3 files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

About WMA files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

About AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

About ATRAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

USB devices

Playback of USB devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

Listening to music on a Mass Storage Class

type audio device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Listening to music on “Walkman”

(ATRAC Audio Device). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Welcome !

* A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes

information such as disc, artist and track name.

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/AAC files also containing Multi Session (page 15)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 16)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

CD-DA

MP3

WMA

AAC

ATRAC CD

• Radio reception – You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,

FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).

– BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects

strong signal stations and stores them.

• Sound adjustment – EQ3 parametric: You can choose any one

of 7 preset equalizer curves, and adjust as desired.

– DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):

Creates a more ambient sound field, using virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the sound of speakers, even if they are installed low in the door.

– BBE MP: Improves digitally compressed

sound such as MP3.

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

• Optional unit operation Various kinds of audio devices can be connected, and operated from the unit. – USB device: A Mass Storage Class USB

device or “Walkman” (ATRAC Audio Device) can be connected to the front USB terminal. For details on a usable devices, please refer to About USB Devices (page 15) or the Sony support website (page 21).

– Portable audio device: An AUX input

jack on the front of the unit allows connection of a portable audio device (analog connection).

– CD/MD changers: CD/MD changers can be

connected to the SONY BUS at the rear of the unit.

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Detach the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

RESET button

Note

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

Preparing the card remote commander

Before using the card remote commander for the first time, remove the insulation film.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

1 Press (MENU). 2 Rotate the volume control dial until

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

The clock adjustment display appears.

3 Rotate the volume control dial to set

the hour and minute.

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

4 After setting the minute, press

(ENTER).

The clock starts.

With the card remote commander

In steps 2 to 3: press M or m instead of the volume control dial; in step 3: press < or , instead of (SEEK) +/–.

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 .

The left side of front panel is released.

3 Slide the front panel to the left, then

gently pull out the front panel towards you.

(OFF)

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.

Note

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

Inserting the disc in the unit

1 Press Z.

The front panel slides down automatically.

2 Insert the disc (label side up).

The front panel slides up automatically, then playback starts automatically.

Ejecting the disc

1 Press Z.

The front panel slides down automatically, then the disc is ejected.

2 Press Z to close the front panel.

Note

The front panel slides up automatically after 15 seconds of the front panel sliding down.

Adjusting the angle of the front panel

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.

(ANGLE)

1 Press and hold (ANGLE) repeatedly

until the front panel is angled accordingly.

The front panel can be set to 3 positions.

To return the front panel to its default position, press and hold (ANGLE) repeatedly until the front panel is returned to its default position.

Tips

• After the front panel slides down (to insert the disc), it returns to the position you set again automatically.

• The front panel angle you set is stored in the unit. When turning the ignition off, the angle returns to its default position, then turning the ignition on, the front panel is angled you set.

Location of controls and basic operations

123 54678 9 q;q

Main unit

PUSH SOUND / ENTER

MODE

SEEK

SOURCE

qs qd qfqg

Card remote commander RM-X156

IMAGE

LIST

REP SHUF PAUSEBBE MPGP/ALBM

DSPL SCRL OFF

123456

qj qk ql w;

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

ANGLE

AUX

on the unit.

ql qd 5

wa ws

OFF

SOURCE SOUND

ENTER

–

DSPL

REP SHUF

132

465

VOL

–

ATT

MODE

LIST

SCRL

PAU SE

wf wg

2 qf

A SEEK +/– control

CD/MD*

/USB*2: To skip tracks (press up/down); skip tracks continuously (press up/down, then press up/ down again within about 1 second and hold); reverse/fast-forward a track (press up/down and hold). Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press up/ down); find a station manually (press up/ down and hold).

B MODE button 8, 10, 13

To select the radio band (FM/AM); select the

unit*

; select the play mode*4.

C Volume control dial

To adjust volume.

SOUND button

To enter sound setting.

ENTER button

To apply a menu setting.

D Receptor for the card remote

commander

E MENU button

To enter menu.

F IMAGE button

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

CDX-GT860U

G RESET button (Location behind the front

panel) 4

H Disc slot 5

To insert the disc.

I Display window J Z (eject)/ANGLE button 5

To eject the disc/slide down the front panel (press); angle the front panel in 3 positions (press and hold).

K USB terminal 9 L (front panel release) button 5 M SOURCE button

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

MD*

/USB/AUX).

N LIST button 9, 10, 13

To list up.

O DSPL (display) button 8, 9

To change display items.

P Frequency select switch (located on the

bottom of the unit) See “Frequency select switch” in the supplied installation/connections manual.

Q Number buttons

CD/MD*

/USB*2:

(1): REP 8, 10, 13 (2): SHUF 8, 10, 13 (3)/(4): GP*

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

(5): BBE MP*8 2 (6): PAUSE *

/ALBM*6 –/+

To pause playback. To cancel, press

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

R SCRL (scroll) button 8, 9

To scroll the display item.

S OFF button

To power off; stop the source.

T AUX input jack 12

To connect a portable audio device.

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

wa ENTER button

To complete a setting.

ws </, (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).

wd VOL (volume) +/– button

To adjust volume.

wf ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

wg SOUND button

To enter sound setting.

wh M/m (+/–) buttons

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

wj Number buttons

CD/MD*

/USB*2:

(1): REP 8, 10, 13 (2): SHUF 8, 10, 13 (6): PAU SE *

To pause playback. To cancel, press

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

*1 When an MD changer is connected. *2 When a USB device is connected. *3 When a CD/MD changer is connected. *4 When an ATRAC Audio Device is connected. *5 When an ATRAC is played. *6 When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played. *7 If the changer is connected, the operation is

different, see page 13.

*8 When playing back on this unit and a USB device.

Notes

• When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB devices disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.

• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inser ted 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 16.

About USB cap

When not using the USB terminal (K), use the supplied USB cap to prevent dust or dirt entering. Keep the USB cap out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing.

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

Display items

Example: when you set Info (information) mode to “All” (page 12).

A Source (CD/ATRAC/WMA/MP3/AAC)

indication

B Clock C Track/album/group number, Disc/artist/

album/group/track name, Elapsed playing time, Text information

To change display items C, press (DSPL); scroll display items C, press (SCRL) or set “Auto Scroll on” (page 12).

Tip

Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/ WMA/AAC, see page 16; ATRAC CD, see page 16.

Repeat and shuffle play

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

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

Select To play

Repeat Track track repeatedly.

Repeat Album* Repeat Group*2group repeatedly. Shuffle Album* Shuffle Group*2group in random order. Shuffle Disc disc in random order.

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

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

album repeatedly.

album in random order.

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 (MENU). 3 Rotate the volume control dial 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: press M or m instead of the volume control dial.

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.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number

button ((1) to (6)).

Tuning automatically

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

control up or down 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) +/– control to quickly locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) +/– control up or down 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 (LIST).

The frequency appears.

2 Rotate the volume control dial until the

desired station appears.

USB devices

Playback of USB devices

3 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).

1 Connect the USB device to the USB

terminal.

Playback starts.

If a USB device is already connected, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “USB” appears, to start playback.

Press (OFF) to stop playback.

Notes

• Before removing a USB device, be sure to stop playback first. If you remove your USB device during playback, data in the USB device may be damaged.

• Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose connection.

Display items

A ATRAC/WMA/MP3/AAC indication*

WMA/MP3/AAC indication*

B Clock C Track/album/group number, Disc/artist/

album/group/track name, Elapsed playing time, Text information

*1 When an ATRAC Audio Device is connected. *2 When a Mass Storage Class Device is connected.

To change display items C, press (DSPL); scroll display items C, press (SCRL) or set “Auto Scroll on” (page 12).

continue to next page t

Tip

Displayed items will differ, depending on the recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/WMA/AAC, see page 16; ATRAC, see page 16.

Note

The display differs depending on the Mass Storage Class type USB device, and ATRAC Audio Device.

Listening to music on a Mass Storage Class type audio device

Repeat and shuffle play

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

(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Repeat Track track repeatedly. Repeat Album album repeatedly. Shuffle Album album in random order. Shuffle Device device in random order.

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

Locating an album by name — LIST

1 During playback, press (LIST). 2 Rotate the volume control dial until the desired

album appears.

3 Press (ENTER) to play the album.

The display returns to normal play mode.

Repeat and shuffle play

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

(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Repeat Track track repeatedly. Repeat Album album repeatedly. Repeat Artist artist repeatedly. Repeat Playlist playlist repeatedly. Shuffle Album album in random order. Shuffle Artist artist in random order. Shuffle Playlist playlist in random order. Shuffle Device device in random order.

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

Locating an album/artist/playlist by name — LIST

1 During playback, press (MODE) repeatedly

until the desired album/artist/playlist appears.

2 Press (LIST).

The selected mode list appears.

3 Rotate the volume control dial until the desired

album/artist/playlist appears.

4 Press (ENTER) to play the album/artist/

playlist. The display returns to normal play mode.

Listening to music on “Walkman” (ATRAC Audio Device)

1 During playback, press (MODE)

repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

The item changes as follows:

Album Mode t Artist Mode t Playlist Mode*

* If no playlist exists on ATRAC Audio Device, “Playlist

Mode” does not appear.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

1 Press (SOUND). 2 Rotate the volume control dial until the

desired menu item appears, then press (ENTER).

3 Rotate the volume control dial to

select the setting, then press (ENTER).

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

With the card remote commander

In steps 2 to 3: press M or m instead of the volume control dial.

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

z” indicates the default settings.

EQ3 parametric

To select an equalizer type: “Xplod,” “Vocal,” “Edge,” “Cruise,” “Space,” “Gravity,” “Custom” or “off” (

DSO

To select the DSO mode: “1,” “2,” “3” or “off” ( the effect.

Balance

To adjust the balance between the right and left speakers: “R10” – “0” (

Fader

To adjust the balance between the front and rear speakers: “F10” – “0” (

Subwoofer

To adjust the subwoofer volume: “+10” – “0” ( (“– ∞” is displayed at the lowest setting.)

LPF (Low Pass Filter)

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

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 12). Adjustable level: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” ( “–8 dB”

* When AUX source is activated.

z).

z). The larger the number, the more enhanced

z) – “L10”

z) – “R10”

z) – “–10”

z), “125Hz” or “78Hz.”

z) –

Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3 Tune

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

1 Select a source, then press (SOUND). 2 Rotate the volume control dial to

select “EQ3 parametric” then press (ENTER).

3 Rotate the volume control dial to

select “Custom” then press (SEEK) + up.

4 Rotate the volume control dial to

select “EQ3 Mode Tune” then press (ENTER).

5 Rotate the volume control dial to

select the desired frequency range from “LOW,” “MID” or “HI,” then press (ENTER).

6 Rotate the volume control dial to

select the center frequency you wish to adjust, then press (SEEK) + up.

Selectable frequency in each range: LOW: 60 Hz or 100 Hz MID: 500 Hz or 1.0 kHz HI: 10.0 kHz or 12.5 kHz

7 Rotate the volume control dial to

adjust the equalizer curve.

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

8 Press (ENTER).

Repeat steps 5 to 8 to adjust other frequency ranges.

9 Press (SEEK) – down.

The display returns to normal play/reception mode.

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, select “EQ3 Mode Initialize” and “Yes” in step 4.

Tip

Other equalizer types are also adjustable.

With the card remote commander

In steps 2 to 7: press M or m instead of the volume control dial: in steps 3, 6 and 9: press < or , instead of (SEEK) +/–.

Adjusting setup items — MENU

1 Press (MENU). 2 Rotate the volume control dial until the

desired menu item appears, then press (ENTER).

3 Rotate the volume control dial to

select the setting, then press (ENTER).

The setting is complete.

4 Press (MENU).

The display returns to normal play/reception mode.

With the card remote commander

In steps 2 to 3: press M or m instead of the volume control dial.

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

z” indicates the default settings.

Setup

Clock Adjust (page 4) Beep

To s et “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.

Auto Off

To shut off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: “NO” ( “30 min” or “60 min.”

Display

Black Out

To turn off the illumination automatically for any source (for example, during CD playback/ radio reception, etc.). – “Black Out on”*

if no operation is performed for 5 seconds.

– “Black Out off” (

Out function.

To bring the light back on, press any button.

Auto Image

To set various display images. – “All”: to step repeatedly through the display

images in all display modes. –“Movie” ( – “SA”: to display the Spectrum Analyzer. – “off”: to not display any image.

z) or “off.”

z): to use the rotary commander in

z), “30 sec,”

: to turn off the illumination

z): to deactivate the Black

z): to display a movie.

Info (Information)

To display the items (depending on the source, etc.). –“Simple” (

z): to not display any items.

– “All”: to display all items. – “Clear”: to have items automatically

disappear.

Demo*

(Demonstration)

To set “on” (z) or “off.”

Dimmer

To change the brightness of the display. –“Auto” (

z): to dim the display automatically

when you turn lights on. – “on”: to dim the display. – “off”: to deactivate the dimmer.

Illumination

To change the illumination color: “Blue” (

z) or

“Red.”

Auto Scroll

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

z): to scroll.

– “off”: to not scroll.

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.

BTM (page 8)

*1 When the Black Out function is activated, the unit

cannot be operated with the card remote commander.

*2 When the unit is turned off. *3 When FM is received.

Using optional equipment

Auxiliary audio equipment

By connecting an optional portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit, 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:

1 Turn off the portable audio device.

2 Connect to the unit.

The source automatically switches to “AUX”.

AUX

Connecting cord*

(not supplied)

* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

3 Turn down the volume on the unit. 4 Start playback of the portable audio device at a

moderate volume.

5 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 6 Adjust the input level (page 11).

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*

LP2/LP4 indication*

album continuously

within 2 seconds of first

releasing. discs repeatedly. discs

continuously

then, press again within 2

seconds and hold.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (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 Available when two or more MD changers are

connected and one is playback.

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

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 (LIST).

The disc number or disc name appears.

2 Rotate the volume control dial until the desired

disc appears.

3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.

The display returns to normal play mode.

With the card remote commander

In step 2: press M or m instead of the volume control dial.

Disc/Album number

Playback starts.

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

Skipping albums and discs

1 During playback, press (3)/(4) (GP/ALBM –

/+).

To skip

album and release (hold for a

Press (3)/(4) (GP/ALBM –/ +)

moment).

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Attaching the label

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

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Location of controls

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

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

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

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

Changing the operative direction

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

To increase

Additional Information

Precautions

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

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

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

To maintain high sound quality

Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or discs.

Notes on discs

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

• Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use.

• Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

• Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/ residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.

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 (3

/4 in) CDs.

• Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog 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.

• 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).

– 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).

• 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/AAC. – 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/AAC session is played. If the disc has no data in any of these formats, “NO Music” is displayed.

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.

About USB devices

• Mass Storage Class and ATRAC Audio Device type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used. However, this unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB HUB, and is not compatible with devices that have a HUB function. For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the Sony support website (page 21).

• Corresponding codec is different according to device type. – Mass Storage Class: MP3/WMA/AAC – ATRAC Audio Device: ATRAC/MP3/WMA/

AAC

• DRM (Digital Rights Management) files other than ATRAC cannot be played.

• Displayable data are as follows. Mass Storage Class: – Folders (Albums): 512, Files (Tracks): 65535 ATRAC Audio Device: ATRAC/MP3/WMA/AAC – Albums/Artists/Playlists: 65535, Tracks: 65535

Notes on USB devices

• When using a cable, use the one supplied with the USB devices to connect.

• Do not use USB devices that are so large or heavy that may interfere with driving operations.

• Do not leave USB devices in a parked car, as malfunctions may result.

• It may take time for playback to begin, depending on the amount of recorded data.

• Backup of data in USB devices is recommended.

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files

MP3/WMA/AAC

Folder (album)

MP3/WMA/ AAC file (track)

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 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.

• 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).

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

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

Note on MP3

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

About WMA files

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

• WMA tag is 63 characters.

• When naming a WMA file, be sure to add the file extension “.wma” to the file name.

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

* only for 64 kbps

Note on WMA

Playback of the following WMA files is not supported. – lossless compression – copyright-protected

About ATRAC files

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.

• The ATRAC is in the structure of a 2-level hierarchy; one folder (group), two files (tracks). –ATRAC CD

The maximum number of folders (groups) is 255, and the maximum number of files (tracks) is 999.

– ATRAC Audio Device

The maximum number of albums/artists/ playlists is 65535, and the maximum number of tracks is 65535.

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

For details on ATRAC CD and ATRAC Audio Device, see the SonicStage manual.

Notes

• Be sure to create the ATRAC files using authorized software, such as SonicStage.

• ATRAC files cannot be played on USB devices other than ATRAC Audio Device.

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

About AAC files

• AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/11* of its original size.

• AAC tag is 126 characters.

• When naming an AAC file, be sure to add the file extension “.m4a” to the file name.

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

* only for 128 kbps

Note on AAC

Playback of a copyright-protected file is not supported.

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 batter y be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.

• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery.

• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a shor t-circuit may occur.

WARNING

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

Fuse replacement

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

Fuse (10A)

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 5) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Removing the unit

1 Remove the protection collar.

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

then pull it out.

2 Remove the unit.

1 Insert both release keys simultaneously

until they click.

Hook facing inwards.

Back of the front panel

Notes

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

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

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 (at 50 kHz step)

87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)

FM tuning interval: 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (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

Tuning range:

531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step) 530 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)

AM tuning interval: 9kHz/10kHz switchable Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

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

USB Player section

Interface: USB (Full-speed) Maximum current: 500mA

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 antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal

Inputs:

Telephone ATT control terminal Illumination control terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna (aerial) input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)

Tone controls:

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

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery

(negative ground (earth))

Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 190 mm

/8 × 2 × 71/2 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 163 mm

/4 × 21/8 × 61/2 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.6 kg (3 lb 9 oz) Supplied accessories:

Card remote commander: RM-X156 USB cap Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Optional accessories/equipment:

Rotary commander: RM-X4S BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord): RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX, CDX-656X Source selector: XA-C40 AUX-IN selector: XA-300 Interface adaptor for iPod: XA-110IP

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.

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

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.

• Paper is used for the packaging cushions.

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

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 antenna (aerial) does not extend.

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

No sound.

• The volume is too low.

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

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

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

t Play back with this unit.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is canceled (page 12).

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

The contents of the memory have been erased.

• The RESET button has been pressed.

t Store again into the memory.

• The power supply lead or battery has been disconnected.

• The power supply lead 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.

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

• The dimmer is set “Dimmer on” (page 12).

• The angle of the front panel is not proper.

t Adjust the angle of the front panel by pressing

and hold (ANGLE) (page 5).

• 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 17).

The Auto Off function does not operate.

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

The display disappears while the unit is operating.

The Black Out function is set to on (page 12).

Card remote commander operation is not possible.

• If the Black Out function is activated (no lighting), card remote commander operation is not possible (page 12).

• Make sure the insulation film has been removed (page 4).

DSO does not function.

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

The images change automatically.

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

off” (page 12).

Any display items do not display.

tSet to “Info All” (page 12).

Cannot adjust the volume level (AUX).

The portable audio device was not connected when AUX was selected as (SOURCE). t Connect the portable audio device to the AUX input

jack.

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 15).

• The disc format and file version are incompatible with this unit (For details, refer to page 4 and 15).

• Press Z to remove the disc.

MP3/WMA/AAC 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 12) or press

(SCRL).

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.

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

Press the RESET button (page 4).

Radio reception

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

• 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).

• Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).

• The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up.

tCheck the connection of the power antenna

(aerial) control lead.

• Check the frequency.

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

tSet the DSO mode to “off” (page 11).

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 12).

• 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 12).

An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Set to “Mono off” (page 12).

USB playback

You cannot play back items via a USB HUB.

This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB HUB, and is not compatible with a device that has a HUB function.

Cannot play back items.

• Play back music files are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology (page 15).

• Play back items on non-Mass Storage Class USB devices only.

• If a USB device does not work, reconnect it.

A beep sounds.

During playback, the USB device has been disconnected. t Before disconnecting a USB device, make sure to

stop playback first for data protection.

The sound is intermittent.

The sound may be intermittent at a high-bit-rate of more than 320 kbps.

Error displays/Messages

Blank Disc*

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

Checking

The unit is confirming the connection of a USB device. t Wait until confirming the connection is finished.

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.

• USB device was not automatically recognized.

t Reconnect it again.

•Press Z to remove the disc.

Failure

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

Hubs Not Supported

USB HUB or devices that have a HUB function are not supported on this unit.

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 Album Name

An album name is not written in the track.

NO Device

(SOURCE) is selected without a USB device connected. A USB device or a USB cable has been disconnected during playback. t Be sure to connect a USB device and USB cable.

NO Disc

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

NO Disc Name

A disc/album/group/track name is not written in the track.

NO Group Name

A group name is not written in the track.

NO Information

Text information is not written in the MP3/WMA/ AAC files or ATRAC CD.

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

t Connect a USB device with a music file in it.

NO Track Name

A track name is not written in the track.

check the connection.

changer.

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