SONY CDX-GT930 User Manual [fr]

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

4-122-158-41 (1)

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

Mode d’emploi

Istruzioni per l’uso

Gebruiksaanwijzing

To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 6. Zum Deaktivieren der Demo-Anzeige (Demo) schlagen Sie bitte auf Seite 6 nach. Pour annuler la demonstration (Demo), reportez-vous a la page 6. Per annullare la dimostrazione (Demo), vedere pagina 6. Om de demonstratie (Demo) te annuleren, zie pagina 6.

CDX-GT930UI

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

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

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

This symbol on the product or on its 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

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

ZAPPIN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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

This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 22). 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.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Playable discs on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 6

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Adjusting the angle of the front panel . . . . . . . . 7

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Card remote commander RM-X174. . . . . . 10

Searching for a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Searching a track by name

— Quick-BrowZer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Searching a track by listening to track passages

— ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 13

Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Receiving a station through a list

— LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting AF and TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Selecting PTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

USB devices

Playing back a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

iPod

Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Operating an iPod directly

— Passenger control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 20

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 Parametric Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting setup items — MENU . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

CD changer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Playback order of MP3/WMA/

AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Support site

If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product, please visit the web site below:

http://support.sony-europe.com

Provides information on:

• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players

• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files

Getting Started

Playable discs on this unit

This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files (page 25)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

CD-DA

Preparing the card remote commander

Remove the insulation film.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, see page 26.

MP3

WMA

AAC

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Detach the front panel (page 6) and press the RESET button (page 8) with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Note

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

Canceling the DEMO mode

You can cancel the demonstration display which appears during turning off.

1 Press and hold the multi way encoder.

The setup display appears.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder until

“Demo” appears, then press it.

3 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

“off.”

4 Press and hold the multi way encoder.

The setup is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

1 Press and hold the multi way encoder. 2 Rotate the multi way encoder until

“Clock Adjust” appears, then press it.

The clock adjustment display appears.

3 Rotate the multi way encoder to set

the hour and minute.

To move the digital indication, push the multi way encoder left/right.

4 After setting the minute, press the

multi way encoder.

The clock starts.

Tip

You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 15).

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)

Adjusting the angle of the front panel

(ANGLE)

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.

Note

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

1 Press and hold (ANGLE).

“Angle Adjust” will appear in the display.

2 Press (ANGLE) repeatedly until the

front panel is angled accordingly.

The front panel can be set to 3 positions.

3 Press any button on the unit except

(ANGLE).

The display returns to normal reception mode. If no button is pressed for 30 seconds, the display returns to normal reception mode.

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

Main unit

12 465893

SHUF/

ZAP

OFF

SOURCE

MODE

AF/TA

DSPL/

PTY

;

This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

A SOURCE button

To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ USB/AUX)*

B (BACK) button page 12

To return to the previous display.

C SHUF/ZAP button page 13, 16, 18, 19,

To enter Shuffle mode (press); enter ZAPPIN™ mode (press and hold).

D OFF button

To power off; stop the source.

E (BROWSE) button page 12

To list up (Radio); enter the Quick-BrowZer mode (CD/USB/iPod).

PUSH ENTER /SOUND/MENU

ANGLE

F Multi way encoder

Rotate to: Adjust the volume/select a menu item. Push up/down/left/right to: Select a menu item. Press to: Enter sound setting/apply a setting. Press and hold to: Enter menu. CD/USB: Push up/down to: – Skip albums (push)* – Skip albums continuously (push and

hold)* Push left/right to: – Skip tracks (push). – Skip tracks continuously (push, then push

– Reverse/fast-forward a track (push and

Radio: Push up/down to: – Receive stored station. Push left/right to: – Tune in stations automatically (push). – Find a station manually (push and hold).

again within about 2 seconds and hold).

hold).

G Disc slot page 16

To insert the disc.

H Display window I Receptor for the card remote

commander

J (front panel release) button page 6 K MODE button page 13, 19, 20

Press to: Select the radio band (FM/MW/

LW)*

/select the play mode of iPod. Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger control.

L AF (Alternative Frequencies)/

TA (Traffic Announcement) button

page 15

To set AF and TA in RDS.

M DSPL (display)/PTY (Program Type)

button page 16, 17, 19

To change display items/select PTY in RDS.

N RESET button page 6 O Z (eject)/ANGLE button page 7

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

*1 In the case of a CD changer being connected;

when (SOURCE) is pressed, “CD” and the unit number will appear in the display. Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can switch the changer.

*2 When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.

Card remote commander RM-X174

1 2 3

4 5 6

OFF

SOURCE

ENTER

DSPL/PTY

REP SHUF

132

465

SOUND

–

VOL

–

ATT

MODE

SCRL

PAU SE

8 9

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Remove the insulation film before use (page 6).

A OFF button

To power off; stop the source.

B SOURCE button

To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ USB/AUX).

C </, (SEEK –/+) buttons

The same as pushing the multi way encoder left/right on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by < ,.

D MENU button

To enter menu.

E ENTER button

To apply a setting.

F DSPL (display)/PTY (Program Type)

button

To change display items/select PTY in RDS.

G VOL (volume) +/– button

To adjust volume.

H ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

I SOUND button

To enter sound setting.

J MODE button

Press to: Select the radio band (FM/MW/ LW)/select the play mode of iPod. Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger control.

K (BROWSE) button

To list up (Radio); enter the Quick-BrowZer mode (CD/USB/iPod).

L M/m (+/–) buttons

The same as pushing the multi way encoder up/down on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by M m.

M SCRL (scroll) button

To scroll the display item.

N Number buttons

CD/USB:

(1): REP page 16, 18 (2): SHUF page 16, 18 (6): PAUS E

To pause playback. To cancel, press

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

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.

Searching for a track

Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer

You can search for a track in a CD, USB device or iPod easily by category.

(BROWSE)

SOURCE

MODE

(BACK)

1 Press (BROWSE).

The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

the desired search category, then press it to confirm.

3 Repeat step 2 until the desired track is

selected.

Playback starts.

To return to the previous display

Press (BACK).

To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode

Press (BROWSE).

SHUF/

ZAP

OFF

AF/TA

DSPL/

PTY

Multi way encoder

Searching by skip items — Jump mode

When many items are in a category, you can search the desired item quickly.

1 Push the multi way encoder right, in Quick-

BrowZer mode. The following display appears.

A Current item number B Total item number in the current layer C Item name

Then the item name will appear.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select the

desired item, or one near the desired item. It skips in steps of 10% of the total item number.

3 Press the multi way encoder.

The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer mode and the selected item appears.

4 Rotate the multi way encoder to select the

desired item and press it. Playback starts if the selected item is a track.

To cancel Jump mode

Press (BACK) or push the multi way encoder left.

Note

When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/ shuffle setting is canceled.

Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™

While playing back short track passages in a CD, USB device or iPod in sequence, you can search for a track you want to listen to. ZAPPIN mode is suitable for searching for a track in shuffle or shuffle repeat mode.

SHUF/ZAP Multi way encoder

SHUF/

ZAP

OFF

SOURCE

MODE

AF/TA

DSPL/

PTY

(BACK)

1 Press and hold (SHUF/ZAP) during

playback.

After “ZAPPIN” appears in the display, playback starts from a passage of the next track. The passage is played for the set time, then a click sounds and the next passage starts.

Tra ck

SHUF/

ZAP

The part of each track to playback in ZAPPIN mode.

2 Press the multi way encoder or press

and hold (SHUF/ZAP) when a track you want to listen is played back.

The track that you select returns to normal play mode from the beginning. To search a track by ZAPPIN mode again, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Tips

• You can select the playback time from about 6 seconds/9 seconds/30 seconds (page 22).You cannot select the passage of the track to playback.

• Push the multi way encoder left/right in ZAPPIN mode to skip a track.

• Push the multi way encoder up/down in ZAPPIN mode to skip album.

• Pressing (BACK) also confirms a track to playback.

Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

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

Storing automatically — BTM

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until

“TUNER” appears.

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

2 Press and hold the multi way encoder. 3 Rotate the multi way encoder until

“BTM” appears, then press it.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency in the preset list. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you

want to store, push (BROWSE).

The preset list appears.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

the preset number.

3 Push and hold the multi way encoder

until “MEM” appears.

(with the card remote commander)

1 While receiving the station that you

want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until “MEM” appears.

Note

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

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then push the multi

way encoder up/down.

(with the card remote commander)

1 Select the band, then press a number

button ((1) to (6)).

Tuning automatically

D E

1 Select the band, then push the multi

way encoder left/right 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, push and hold the multi way encoder left/right to quickly locate the approximate frequency, then push the multi way encoder left/right 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 push

(BROWSE).

The preset list appears.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder until the

desired station appears.

3 Press the multi way encoder to receive

the station.

The display returns to normal reception mode.

RDS

Overview

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

Display items

A B C

A Radio band B TP/TA/AF* C Clock D Preset number E Frequency*

data

*1 When Information “on” is set:

– “TP” lights up while “TP” is received. – “TA”/“AF” lights up while “TA/AF” is on.

*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 program during a long-distance drive without having to retune the same station manually.

TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Program)

Provides current traffic information/programs. Any information/program received, will interrupt the currently selected source.

PTY (Program Types)

Displays the currently received program type. Also searches your selected program type.

CT (Clock Time)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.

Notes

• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS functions may be available.

• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.

(Program service name), RDS

Setting AF and TA

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.

Receiving emergency announcements

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

Tip

If you adjust the volume level during a traffic announcement, that level will be stored into memory for subsequent traffic announcements, independently from the regular volume level.

Staying with one regional program — 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 program’s reception area, set “Regional off” in setup during FM reception (page 22).

Note

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

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 and hold (DSPL/PTY) during FM

reception.

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

2 Rotate the multi way encoder until the

desired program type appears.

3 Press the multi way encoder.

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

Type of programs

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 (Easy Listening),

Light Classics M (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

In (Phone In), Trave l & Touring (Travel), Leisure & Hobby (Leisure), Jazz Music

(Jazz Music), Country Music (Country Music), National Music (National Music), Oldies Music (Oldies Music), Folk Music (Folk Music), Documentary (Documentary)

Note

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

Setting CT

1 Set “CT on” in setup (page 22).

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.

Playing a disc

1 Press Z. 2 Insert the disc (label side up). 3 Close the front panel.

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.

Display items

A Source (CD/MP3/WMA/AAC) indication B Clock C Artist name/Album name, Track name, Folder

number/Track number/Elapsed playing time

To change display items C, press (DSPL/PTY).

Tip

Displayed items will differ depending on the disc type, recording format and settings.

Shuffle play

1 During playback, press (SHUF/ZAP)

repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Shuffle Album* album in random order. Shuffle Disc disc in random order.

* When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.

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

Repeat play

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

the card remote commander until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Repeat Track track repeatedly. Repeat Album* album repeatedly.

* When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.

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

USB devices

For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site.

Support site

http://support.sony-europe.com

• MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used.

• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) and AAC (.m4a).

• Backup of data in a USB device is recommended.

Note

Connect the USB device after starting the engine. Depending on the USB device, malfunction or damage may occur if it is connected before starting the engine.

Playing back a USB device

1 Remove the USB cap from the USB

connector and connect the USB device to the USB connector.

Playback starts.

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

Press (OFF) to stop playback.

Notes

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

• This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub.

• If the USB is disconnected during playback, “NO Device” appears in the display of the unit.

Display items

A Source (MP3/WMA/AAC) indication B Clock C Artist name/Album name, Track name, Folder

number/Track number/Elapsed playing time

To change display items C, press (DSPL/PTY).

Notes

• Displayed items will differ, depending on the USB device, recorded format and settings. For details, visit the support site.

• The maximum number of displayable data is as follows. – folders (albums): 128 – files (tracks) per folder: 512

• Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as malfunction may result.

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

• DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not be played.

• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

• Playback of the following MP3/WMA/AAC files is not supported. – lossless compression – copyright-protected

Removing the USB device

1 Stop the USB device playback. 2 Remove the USB device.

If you remove your USB device during playback, data in the USB device may be damaged.

Repeat and shuffle play

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

the card remote commander or (SHUF/ZAP) on the unit 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.”

After about 3 seconds, the setting is complete.

iPod

For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see “About iPod” on page 25 or visit the support site.

In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a general reference for the iPod functions on the iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

Support site

http://support.sony-europe.com

Playing back iPod

Before connecting the iPod, turn down the volume of the unit.

1 Remove the USB cap from the USB

connector and connect the iPod to the USB connector via the dock connector to USB cable.

The iPod will turn on automatically, and the display will appear on the iPod screen as below.*

Tip

We recommend the RC-100IP USB cable (not supplied) to connect the dock connector.

The tracks on the iPod start playing automatically from the point last played. If an iPod is already connected, to start playback press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “USB” appears. (“iPod” appears in the display when iPod is recognized.)

* If the iPod was played back in the passenger control

last time, this will not appear.

2 Press (MODE) to select the play mode.

The mode changes as follows:

Resuming Mode t Album Mode t Track Mode t Podcast Mode* t Genre Mode t Playlist Mode t Artist Mode

* May not appear depending on iPod setting.

3 Adjust the volume.

Press (OFF) to stop playback.

Removing the iPod

1 Stop the iPod playback. 2 Remove the iPod.

Caution for iPhone

When you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone volume is controlled by iPhone itself. In order to avoid sudden loud sound after a call, do not increase the volume on the unit during a telephone call.

Note

This unit cannot recognize iPod via a USB hub.

Tips

• When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position, and the unit is on, the iPod will be recharged.

• If the iPod is disconnected during playback, “NO Device” appears in the display of the unit.

Resuming mode

When the iPod is connected to the dock connector, the mode of this unit changes to resuming mode and playback starts in the mode set by the iPod. In resuming mode, repeat/shuffle play does not function.

Display items

A Source (iPod) indication B Clock C Artist name/Album name, Track name,

Album number/Track number/Elapsed playing time

To change display items C, press (DSPL/PTY).

Tip

When album/podcast/genre/artist/playlist is changed, its item number appears momentarily.

Note

Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed correctly.

Setting the play mode

1 During playback, press (MODE).

The mode changes as follows:

Album Mode t Track Mode t Podcast Mode* t Genre Mode t Playlist Mode t Artist Mode

* May not appear depending on iPod setting.

Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playlists and artists

To Do this

Skip push the multi way encoder up/

Skip continuously

Repeat and shuffle play

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

the card remote commander or (SHUF/ZAP) on the unit repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

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

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

After about 3 seconds, the setting is complete.

down. push and hold the multi way

encoder up/down.

Operating an iPod directly — Passenger control

You can operate an iPod connected to the dock connector directly.

1 During playback, press and hold

(MODE).

“Mode iPod” appears and you will be able to operate the iPod directly.

To exit the passenger control

Press and hold (MODE). Then “Mode Audio” will appear and the play mode will change to “Resuming.”

Notes

• The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.

• If this mode is canceled, the repeat setting will be

turned off.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

1 Press the multi way encoder. 2 Rotate the multi way encoder until the

desired menu item appears, then press it.

3 Use the multi way encoder to select

the setting, then press it.

4 Press (BACK).

The setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

The following items can be set: The operation of the multi way encoder will differ depending on the items.

: Push the multi way encoder up/down : Push the multi way encoder left/right : Rotate the multi way encoder

EQ3 Parametric Preset ( or )

Selects an equalizer curve from 7 music types.

EQ3 Parametric Tune*

Custom equalizer settings. See “Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3 Parametric Tune”

Subwoofer Tune & LPF

Phase (, or press (MODE)) Selects the phase: “Normal,” “Reverse.” FREQ () Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz,” “off.” Level () Adjusts the subwoofer volume: “+10 dB” – “0 dB” – “–10 dB.” (“– ∞” is displayed at the lowest setting.)

HPF & Speaker Select

Speaker () Selects the Speaker: “All,” “Front”, or “Rear.” FREQ () Selects the cut-off frequency: “off,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz.”

DM+ Advanced*

Improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3. To activate the DM+ Advanced function, set “on.” To cancel, set “off.”

( or )

DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) ( or

) Creates a more ambient sound field. To select the DSO mode: “1,” “2,” “3” or “off.” The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect.

AUX Level*

( or ) Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” – “–8 dB.” This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.

Fader & Balance

Front/Rear/Center () Adjusts the relative level. Right/Left/Center () Adjusts the sound balance.

*1 Hidden when EQ3 Parametric Preset is set to “off.” *2 When CD/USB/iPod source is activated. *3 When AUX source is activated.

Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3 Parametric Tune

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

1 Select a source, then press the multi

way encoder.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

“EQ3 Parametric Tune,” then press it.

3 Setting the equalizer curve.

• Frequency range

Push the multi way encoder left/right to select the “LOW,” “MID” or “HI.”

• Center frequency & Bandwidth (Q)

Rotate the multi way encoder or press (MODE) to select the center frequency and Q. You can control the width of the range of affected frequencies with this function. Selectable center frequency and Q settings in each range: LOW: “60 Hz” (Q: “0.5,” “1.0,” “1.5,” or “2.0”) or 100 Hz (Q: “0.5,” “1.0,” “1.5,” or “2.0”) MID: “500 Hz” (Q: “0.75,” “1.0,” “1.25,” or “1.5”) or 1.0 kHz (Q: “0.75,” “1.0,” “1.25,” or “1.5”) HI: “10.0 kHz” (Q: “0.75” or “1.25”) or 12.5 kHz (Q: “0.75” or “1.25”)

The higher range of Q you set, the more you can control a specific frequency for more precise sound adjustment.

Q=1.0 1.5 2.0 1.01.52.0

• Volume level

Push the multi way encoder up/down to adjust the equalizer curve. The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from –10 dB to +10 dB.

+10dB

0dB

10dB

4 Press the multi way encoder when you

finish all equalizer settings.

5 Push (BACK).

The display returns to normal play/reception mode.

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, select “Initialize” and “Yes” in step 3.

Tip

Other equalizer types are also adjustable.

60Hz

100Hz 500Hz 1.0kHz 10.0kHz 12.5kHz

LOW

MID HI

Adjusting setup items — MENU

1 Press and hold the multi way encoder. 2 Rotate the multi way encoder until the

desired menu item appears, then press it.

3 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

the setting, then press it.

The setting is complete.

4 Push (BACK).

The setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

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

Setup

Clock Adjust (page 6) CT (Clock Time) (page 14, 15) Beep

Activates the beep sound: “on,” “off.”

AUX Audio*

Activates the AUX source display: “on,” “off” (page 23).

RM (Rotary Commander)

Changes the operative direction of the rotary commander controls: “NORM,” “REV.”

Auto Off

Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: “NO,” “30sec (seconds),” “30min (minutes),” “60min (minutes).”

Display

Demo

Activates the demonstration: “on,” “off.”

Image

Sets various display images. – “All”: to display all images. – “Movie”: to display a movie. – “SA 1 – 3, All”: to display the Spectrum

Analyzer.

– “Wall.P 1 – 3, All”: to display a wallpaper. – “off”: to not display any image.

Information

Displays the items (depending on the source, etc.): “on,” “off.”

Dimmer

Changes the display brightness. – “Auto”: to dim the display automatically when

you turn lights on. (Available only when the illumination control lead is connected.)

– “on”: to dim the display. – “off”: deactivate the dimmer.

(Demonstration)

Illumination

Changes the illumination color: “Blue,” “Red” or “Green.”

Auto Scroll

Scrolls long items automatically: “on,” “off.”

Play Mode

Local (Local Seek Mode)

– “on”: to only tune into stations with stronger

signals.

– “off”: to tune normal reception.

Mono*

(Monaural Mode) Selects monaural reception mode to improve poor FM reception: “on,” “off.”

Regional* Zappin Time*

Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN function. – “1 (about 6 seconds),” “2 (about 9 seconds),”

“3 (about 30 seconds).”

BTM (page 13)

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When FM is received. *3 When CD/USB/iPod source is activated.

(page 15)

Using optional equipment

CD changer

Auxiliary audio equipment

By connecting an optional portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit and then simply selecting the source, you can listen on your car speakers. The volume level is adjustable for any difference between the unit and the portable audio device. Follow the procedure below:

Connecting the portable audio device

1 Turn off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 3 Connect to the unit.

Connecting cord (not supplied)

On the rear

Connect to the AUX IN terminals

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 input level (page 21).

Selecting the changer

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD”

appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired

changer appears.

Unit number

Disc number

Playback starts.

Skipping albums and discs

1 During playback, push the multi way encoder

up/down.

To skip

album and release (hold for a

album continuously

discs repeatedly. discs

continuously

Push the multi way encoder up/down

moment). within 2 seconds of first

releasing.

then, press again within 2 seconds and hold.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (1) (REP) on the card

remote commander or (SHUF/ZAP) on the unit repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Repeat Disc disc repeatedly. Shuffle

Changer

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

tracks in the changer in random order.

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.

SOUND

PRESET/

DISC

SOURCE

VOL

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

• ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

• SOUND button

To enter sound setting.

• PRESET/DISC control

The same as rotating the multi way encoder on the unit (push in and rotate).

• VOL (volume) control

The same as the multi way encoder on the unit (rotate).

• SEEK/AMS control

The same as pushing the multi way encoder left/right on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold).

ATT

DSPL

SEEK/AMS

MODE

OFF

Changing the operative direction

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

To increase

To decrease

If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.

1 While pushing the VOL control, press and

hold (SOUND).

Additional Information

Precautions

• Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been parked in direct sunlight.

• Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.

Moisture condensation

Should moisture condensation occur inside the unit, remove the disc and wait for about an hour for it to dry out; otherwise the unit will not operate properly.

To maintain high sound quality

Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.

Notes on discs

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.

• Before playing, wipe the discs with a cleaning cloth from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners.

• This unit is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this unit.

• Discs that this unit CANNOT play – Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or

paper attached. Doing so may cause a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.

– Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,

square, star). Attempting to do so may damage the unit.

–8 cm (3

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

• The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only) – folders (albums): 150 (including root folder) – files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than 300

– displayable characters for a folder/file name: 32

• If the multi-session disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is recognized as a CD-DA disc, and other sessions are not played back.

/4 in) discs.

if folder/file names contain many characters)

(Joliet)/64 (Romeo)

• Discs that this unit CANNOT play

– CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality. – CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible

recording device. – CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly. – CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in

music CD format or MP3 format conforming to

ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or

multi-session.

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files

MP3/WMA/AAC

Folder (album)

MP3/WMA/ AAC file (track)

About iPod

• You can connect to the following iPod models. Update your iPod devices to the latest software before use. – iPod touch – iPod classic – iPod with video* – iPod nano (3rd generation) – iPod nano (2nd generation) – iPod nano (1st generation)* – iPhone and iPhone 3G

* Passenger control is not available for iPod nano (1st

generation) or iPod with video.

• “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

• “Works with iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

• Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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

Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander

Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

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Notes on the lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.

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

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

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

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

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.

Removing the unit

1 Remove the protection collar.

1Detach the front panel (page 6). 2Pinch both edges of the protection collar,

then pull it out.

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 (10 A)

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 Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono) Separation: 40 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

MW/LW

Tuning range:

MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz LW: 153 – 279 kHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz Sensitivity: MW: 26 µV, LW: 45 µV

USB Player section

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

Power amplifier section

Output: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs:

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

Inputs:

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

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))

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Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 190 mm

/8 × 2 × 71/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 163 mm

/4 × 21/8 × 61/2 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz) Supplied accessory:

Card remote commander: RM-X174 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 (6 discs): CDX-T69 Source selector: XA-C40 USB connection cable for iPod: RC-100IP

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.

• Packaging cushions are made from paper.

Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.

If the problem is not solved, visit the following support site.

Support site

http://support.sony-europe.com

General

No power is being supplied to the unit.

• Check the connection or fuse.

• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the remote commander.

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 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 “Fader & Balance” is not set for a 2-speaker system.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is canceled (page 22).

• 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 or it is not connected properly.

Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes noise when the position of the ignition is switched.

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

During playback or reception, demonstration mode starts.

If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with “Demo on” set, demonstration mode starts. t Set “Demo off” (page 22).

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

• The dimmer is set “Dimmer on” (page 22).

• 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 26).

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.

CD 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 25).

MP3/WMA/AAC files cannot be played back.

The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA/AAC format and version. For details on playable discs and formats, visit the support site.

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 display items do not scroll.

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

• “Auto Scroll” is set to “off.”

t Set “Auto Scroll on” (page 22).

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 6).

Radio reception

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

• The connection is not correct.

t Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead

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

t Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial). t If the auto antenna (aerial) will not go up, check

the connection of the power antenna (aerial) control lead.

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

• Setting of the local seek mode is not correct.

t Tuning stops too frequently:

Set “Local on” (page 22).

t Tuning does not stop at a station:

Set “Local off” (page 22).

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

t Perform manual tuning.

During FM reception, the “ST” indication flashes.

• Tune in the frequency accurately.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

t Set “Mono on” (page 22).

An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Set “Mono off” (page 22).

RDS

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

The station is non-TP or has weak signal. t Deactivate TA (page 15).

No traffic announcements.

• Activate TA (page 15).

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

t Tune 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 program type.

USB playback

You cannot play back items via a USB hub.

This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub.

Cannot play back items.

A USB device does not work. t Reconnect it.

The USB device takes longer to play back.

The USB device contains files with a complicated tree structure.

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

Checking

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

iPod Communication Error

Due to incorrect connection, data did not transfer successfully between the unit and iPod. t Reconnect the iPod and select iPod.

Error*

• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.*

tClean or insert the disc correctly.

• A blank disc has been inserted.

• The disc cannot play due to a problem.

tInsert another disc.

• USB device was not automatically recognized.

tReconnect it again.

• Press Z to remove the disc.

Failure (Illuminates until any button is pressed.)

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

check the connection.

Hubs Not Supported

USB hub is not supported on this unit.

Load

The CD 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 Push the multi way encoder left/right while the

program service name is flashing. The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Program Identification) data (“PI seek” appears).

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 changer. t Insert discs in the CD changer.

NO Magazine

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

NO Music

The disc or USB device does not contain a music file. t Insert a music CD in this unit or an MP3 playable

CD changer.

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

NO TP

The unit will continue searching for available TP stations.

NO Track

The selected item in the USB device does not contain an album/track.

Not Supported

The connected USB device is not supported. t For details on the compatibility of your USB

device, visit the support site.

Offset

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

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

Overload

USB device is overloaded. t Disconnect the USB device, then change the source

by pressing (SOURCE).

t Indicates that the USB device is out of order, or an

unsupported device is connected.

Read

The unit is reading all track and album information on the disc. t Wait 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, CD changer or USB device cannot be operated due to a problem. t Press the RESET button (page 6).

“” or “”

During reverse or fast-forward, 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, the disc

number of the CD 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.

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