Sony CDX-GT970US User Manual

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FM/AM Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

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To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 16. Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (Demo), consulte la página 19.

CDX-GT970US

2008 Sony Corporation

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

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

“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

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 16). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

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Table of Contents

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 . . . . . . . 8

Searching for a track

— Quick-BrowZer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Searching by skip items

— Jump mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Radio

Other functions

Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 15

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting setup items — MENU . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

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

Additional Information

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

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

About USB devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files

(CD-R/RW or Mass Storage Class) . . . . . . 20

About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About WMA files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

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

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

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

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

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 12

Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Receiving a station through a list

— LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

USB devices

USB device playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Listening to music on a Mass Storage

Class type audio device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Listening to music on a “Walkman”

(ATRAC Audio Device). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Welcome !

Getting Started

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 (page 19)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

CD-DA

MP3

WMA

AAC

• 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.

• Search function – Quick-BrowZer: You can quickly and easily

search for a track in the CD and USB device connected to this unit (page 10).

• 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.

– Digital Music Plus (DM+): Improves

digitally compressed sound, such as MP3.

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

• Optional device operation – USB device: A Mass Storage Class USB

device or “Walkman” (ATRAC Audio Device) can be connected to the rear USB terminal. For details on usable devices, please refer to About USB devices (page 20) or the Sony support website (page 25).

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

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

• Auxiliary equipment connection An AUX input jack on the front of the unit allows connection of a portable audio device.

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.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander” on page 21.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-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.

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

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Main unit

123 645 7

PUSH ENTER / SOUND / MENU

MODE

LIST/ BROWSE

BACK

SOURCE

SHUF

DSPL

SCRL

OFF

AUX

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This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages. For USB device operation, see “USB devices” on page 13, or for optional device (CD/MD changer, etc.) operation, see “Using optional equipment” on page 17. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

A (LIST/BROWSE)/ (BACK) control

Push (LIST/BROWSE) up: to list up (Radio); enter the Quick-BrowZer mode (CD/USB). Push (BACK) down: return to the previous display.

B MODE button page 12

To select the radio band (FM/AM)* the play mode of ATRAC Audio Device.

C SHUF (shuffle) button page 12, 14

; select

D 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).

E Disc slot page 5

To insert the disc.

F Display window G Z (eject)/ANGLE button page 5

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

H (front panel release) button page 5 I SOURCE button

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

J DSPL (display) button page 12

To change display items.

K RESET button (Location behind the front

panel) page 4

L Frequency select switch (located on the

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

M SCRL (scroll) button

To scroll the display item.

N OFF button

To power off; stop the source.

O AUX input jack page 17

To connect a portable audio device.

P Receptor for the card remote

commander

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

when (SOURCE) is pressed, the connected device (“MD”) will appear in the display, depending on which device is connected. Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can switch the changer.

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

Card remote commander RM-X156

1 2 3

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OFF

SOURCE SOUND

MENU LIST

ENTER

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DSPL

REP SHUF

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VOL

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MODE

SCRL

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Remove the insulation film before use (page 4).

A OFF button

To power off; stop the source.

B SOURCE button

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

C MENU button

To enter menu.

D ENTER button

To apply a setting.

E </, (SEEK –/+) buttons

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

F DSPL (display) button

To change display items.

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

To select the radio band (FM/AM); select the play mode of ATRAC Audio Device.

K LIST button

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

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 12, 14 (2): SHUF page 12, 14 (6): PAUSE

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 — Quick-BrowZer

You can search for a track in a CD or USB device (“Walkman”/Mass Storage Class) easily by category.

(LIST/BROWSE):

To enter/exit the Quick-BrowZer mode.

(BACK):

To return to the previous display.

MODE

LIST/

SHUF

BROWSE

BACK

SOURCE

DSPL

Multi way encoder: To select the item (rotate); confirm the item (press).

1 Push (LIST/BROWSE) up.

The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears. Display items differ, depending on the type of device or disc.

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

Push (BACK) down.

To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode

Push (LIST/BROWSE) up.

Notes

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

• Depending on the USB device, display items may not appear correctly.

• Depending on the USB device, no sound may output during the Quick-BrowZer mode.

Searching by skip items — Jump mode

When many items are in 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

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

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

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

Display items

Example: when you set Info (information) mode to “All” (page 16).

A Source (CD/WMA/MP3/AAC) indication B Clock C Album number/Track number/Elapsed

playing time, Track name, Disc name, Artist name, Album name

To change display items C, press (DSPL).

Tip

Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/ WMA/AAC, see page 20.

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.”

Shuffle play

1 During playback, press (SHUF)

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.”

Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

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

Storing automatically — BTM

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until

“TUNER” appears.

To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.

2 Press and hold the 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 (LIST) up.

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

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 (LIST) up.

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.

USB devices

USB device playback

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

• 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

Example: when you set Info (information) mode to “All” (page 16).

A ATRAC/WMA/MP3/AAC indication*

WMA/MP3/AAC indication*

B Clock C Folder number/Track number/Elapsed

playing time, Track name, Artist name, Album name

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

continue to next page t

To change display items C, press (DSPL).

Tip

Displayed items will differ, depending on the recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/WMA/AAC/ ATRAC, see page 21.

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) on the card

remote commander or (SHUF) 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.”

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

1 During playback, press (MODE)

repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

The item changes as follows:

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

* May not appear depending on the device.

Repeat and shuffle play

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

remote commander or (SHUF) on the unit 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.

Repeat Genre genre repeatedly.

Shuffle Album album 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.”

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 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

the setting, then press it.

The setting is complete. After 3 seconds, 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): “

z” indicates the default settings.

EQ3 parametric

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

DM+*

To set the DM+ function “on” (z) or “off” (page 4).

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

*1 When CD/USB source is activated. *2 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 the multi

way encoder.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

“EQ3 parametric,” then press it.

3 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

“Custom,” then push it right.

4 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

“EQ3 Mode Tune,” then press it.

5 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

the desired frequency range from “LOW,” “MID” or “HI,” then press it.

6 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

the center frequency you wish to adjust, then press it.

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 multi way encoder to adjust

the equalizer curve.

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

8 Press the multi way encoder.

Repeat steps 5 to 8 to adjust other frequency ranges.

9 Push (BACK) down twice.

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.

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) down.

The display returns to normal play/reception mode.

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 “o n” (z) or “off.”

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

Demo

To s et “o n” (z) or “off.”

Image

To set various display images. – “Movie 1 ( – “SA 1 – 3”: to display the Spectrum Analyzer. – “Wall.P 1 – 3”: to display a wallpaper. – “off”: to not display any image.

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): to use the rotary commander in

z), “30 sec,”

(Demonstration)

z) – 3”: to display a movie.

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.

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),

“Red” or “Green.”

Black Out

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

: to turn off the illumination

if no operation is performed for 5 seconds. – “Black Out off” (

z): to deactivate the Black

Out function. To bring the light back on, press any button.

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 12)

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

cannot be operated with the card remote commander.

*2 When FM is received.

Using optional equipment

CD/MD 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 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 15).

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. “AUX Audio” 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 15).

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*

Disc/Album number

Playback starts.

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

Skipping albums and discs

1 During playback, push the multi way encoder

up/down.

To skip

Push the multi way encoder up/down

album and release (hold for a

moment).

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) on the card

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

Select To play

Repeat Disc*1disc repeatedly.

Shuffle Changer

Shuffle All*

*1 When one or more CD changers, or two or more

MD changers are connected.

*2 Available when two or more MD changers are

connected and one is playback.

tracks in the changer in random order.

tracks in all units in random order.

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

Tip

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

Locating a disc by name — LIST

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

1 During playback, push (LIST) up.

The disc number or disc name appears.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder until the desired

disc appears.

3 Press the multi way encoder to play the disc.

The display returns to normal play mode.

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Attaching the label

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

• 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).

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).

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

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).

MODE

OFF

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.

• 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 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, the MP3/

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

• 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.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

About 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. For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the Sony support website (page 25).

• 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 may not be played.

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

500 ATRAC Audio Device: ATRAC/MP3/WMA/AAC – albums/artists/playlists/genres: 65,535, tracks:

65,535

Notes

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

• Do not use a USB device that is so large or heavy it may interfere with driving operations.

• 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.

• Backup of data in a USB device is recommended.

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files (CD-R/RW or Mass Storage Class)

MP3/WMA/AAC

Folder (album)

MP3/WMA/ AAC file (track)

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

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

Playback of a lossless compression file is not supported.

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

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

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

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

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

Fuse (10 A)

Cleaning the connectors

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

Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander

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

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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 shor t-circuit may occur.

WARNING

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

Back of the front panel

Notes

• For safety, tur n 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.

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

then pull it out.

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2 Remove the unit.

1 Insert both release keys simultaneously

until they click.

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

Hook facing inwards.

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) 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))

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 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 AUX-IN selector: XA-300 Interface adaptor for iPod: XA-120IP

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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).

t Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible CD

changer, or this unit.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is canceled (page 16).

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

The contents of the memory have been erased.

• The RESET button has been pressed.

t Store again into the memory.

• The power 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.

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 16).

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

• The dimmer is set “Dimmer on” (page 16).

• 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 21).

The Auto Off function does not operate.

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

The display disappears while the unit is operating.

The Black Out function is set to on (page 16).

Card remote commander operation is not possible.

• If the Black Out function is activated (no lighting), card remote commander operation is not possible (page 16).

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

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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. t To display selected image only, set to “Auto Image

off” (page 16).

Any display items do not display.

t Set to “Info All” (page 16).

Cannot adjust the volume level.

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 19).

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.

tSet to “Auto Scroll on” (page 16) or press

(SCRL) on the card remote commander.

The sound skips.

• Installation is not correct.

tInstall 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.

t Check 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.

t Set the DSO mode to “off” (page 15).

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.”

t Set to “Local off” (page 16).

• 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 to “Mono on” (page 16).

An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Set to “Mono off” (page 16).

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 does not work. t 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.

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