Sony CDX-M610 User Manual
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
3-227-558-11 (1)
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. CDX-M610 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel
d’installation/connexions fourni.
Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual
de instalación/conexiones suministrado.
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CDX-M610
© 2001 Sony Corporation
Warning
Welcome !
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Supplied card remote commander complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact
Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety
of features using the following controller
accessories:
Supplied accessory
Card remote commander RM-X93
Optional accessory
Rotary commander RM-X4S
In addition to the CD playback and radio
operations, you can expand your system by
connecting optional CD/MD units*1.
When you operate this unit or a connected
optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function,
the CD TEXT information will appear in the
display when you play a CD TEXT disc*2.
*1You can connect MD changers, CD changers, MD
players, or CD players.
2
A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes
*
information such as the disc name, artist name
and track names.
This information is recorded on the disc.
Precautions
•If your car was parked in direct sunlight
resulting in a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car, allow the unit to
cool off before operating it.
•If no power is being supplied to the unit,
check the connections first. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.
•If your car is equipped with a power
antenna, it will extend automatically while
the unit is operating.
•Do not use the Custom file feature while
driving, or perform any other function which
could divert your attention from the road.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Notes on moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area,
moisture may condense on the lenses inside
the CD player. Should this occur, the unit will
not operate properly. In this case, remove the
disc and wait for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
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Notes on handling discs
A dirty or defective disc may cause sound
dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum
sound, handle the disc as follows.
Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc
clean, do not touch the surface.
Notes on discs
If you use the discs explained below, the sticky
residue can cause the disc to stop spinning and
may cause malfunction or ruin your discs.
Do not use second-hand or rental CDs that
have a sticky residue on the surface (for
example, from peeled-off stickers or from ink,
or glue leaking from under the stickers).
There are paste residue.
Ink is sticky.
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
Keep your discs in their cases or disc
magazines when not in use.
Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leave
them in a car parked in direct sunlight where
there can be a considerable rise in temperature
inside the car.
Before playing, clean the discs with an optional
cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center
out.
Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are
beginning to peel off.
Stickers that are beginning
to peel away, leaving a
sticky residue.
Do not use your discs with labels or stickers
attached.
Labels are attached.
Notes on CD-R discs
•You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs)
designed for audio use on this unit.
Look for this mark to
distinguish CD-Rs for audio
use.
This mark denotes that a
disc is not for audio use.
•Some CD-Rs (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 that is not
finalized*.
* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R disc to
be played on the audio CD player.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for analog discs.
Discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs,
octagonal discs etc.) 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 in.) CDs.
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Table of Contents
Location of controls ................................................. 5
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 8
Turning the unit on/off ..................................... 8
How to use the menu ......................................... 8
Setting the clock .................................................. 9
CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Listening to a CD (with this unit only) .......... 10
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play .............................................. 12
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play .............................................. 12
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the
custom file function).................................... 13
Locating a disc by name
— List-up (For a CD unit with the custom
file function or an MD unit) ....................... 14
Selecting specific tracks for playback
— Bank (For a CD unit with the custom file
function) ........................................................ 15
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................. 16
Memorizing only the desired stations ........... 16
Receiving the memorized stations.................. 17
Storing the station names
— Station Memo .......................................... 18
Locating a station by name
— List-up ...................................................... 19
Other Functions
Labeling the rotary commander ..................... 19
Using the rotary commander .......................... 20
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 22
Attenuating the sound ..................................... 22
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 22
Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass ....................................................... 23
Selecting the spectrum analyzer ..................... 24
TV/Video
Watching the TV ............................................... 24
Watching a video .............................................. 24
Memorizing TV channels automatically ....... 25
Memorizing only the desired TV channels ... 25
Storing the TV channel names ........................ 26
Displaying the information stored on discs .... 26
Watching the TV or video while listening to a
CD or MD
— Simultaneous Play .................................. 27
Additional Information
Maintenance ....................................................... 28
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 29
Specifications ..................................................... 30
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 31
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Location of controls
Card remote
commander
Refer to the pages listed for details.
1 OFF button 8, 10
2 MENU button 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 23, 24, 25, 27
3 SOURCE (TUNER/CD/MD/TV) button
8, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, 24, 25, 27
4 </, (SEEK/AMS –/+) buttons
8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 22, 24, 25, 27
Automatic Music Sensor (./>) 11
Manual Search (m/M) 11
Seek 16, 25
5 SOUND button 22
6 DSPL (display mode change) button
10, 11, 13, 18
7 ATT (attenuate) button 22
8 D-BASS button 23
9 OPEN/CLOSE button 10
0 LIST button 13, 14, 18, 19, 26
List-up 14, 19, 26
OFF
MENU LIST
SEEK SEEK
SOUND
DSPL MODE
OPEN/CLOSE
D-BASS
DISC
SOURCE
DISC
ENTER
VOLATT
qa M/m (PRST/DISC +/–) buttons
8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24
During CD/MD playback:
Disc change 11
During radio reception:
Preset stations select 17
During TV reception:
Band select 25
qs ENTER button
9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 25, 27
qd MODE button 10, 14, 16, 17, 24, 27
During CD/MD playback:
CD/MD unit select 10, 14
During radio reception:
BAND select 16, 17
During TV reception:
Unit select 24
qf VOL (volume adjust) buttons
A unit turned off by pressing (OFF) for two
seconds cannot be operated with the card
remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the
unit is pressed or a CD is inserted to activate
the unit first.
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Location of controls
Security side
Operation side
P
S
L
OFF
D
SOURCE
M
E
O
D
REP SHUF
123456
MENU
SOUND
DISC
D-BASS
DISC
LIST
ENTER
CLOSE
CDX-M610
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The corresponding buttons of the unit
control the same functions as those on
the card remote commander.
17 Reset button 8
2 Main display window
3 OPEN button
4qf Receptor for the card remote
commander
5 Volume adjust buttons
6
Z (eject) button 10
8 DSPL (display mode change) button
9 Sub display window
0 MENU button
qa DISC/PRST +/– (cursor up/down) buttons
SEEK/AMS –/+ (cursor left/right) buttons
16
qs D-BASS button
qd LIST button
qg OFF button* 8
qh MODE button
qj SOURCE button
qk Number buttons
During radio reception:
Preset number select 16, 17
During CD/MD playback:
(1) REP 12
(2) SHUF 12
During TV reception:
Preset number select 25
ql SOUND button
w; ENTER button
wa CLOSE button
* Warning when installing in a car
without ACC (accessory) position on
the ignition key switch
Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for two
seconds to turn off the clock display after
turning off the engine.
When you press (OFF) only momentarily,
the clock display does not turn off and this
causes battery wear.
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Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time or
after replacing the car battery, you must reset
the unit.
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 memorized functions.
Turning the unit on/off
Turning on the unit
Press (SOURCE) or insert a CD in the unit. For
details on operation, refer to page 10 (CD/MD)
and page 16 (radio).
Turning off the unit
Press (OFF) to stop CD/MD playback or FM/
AM reception (the key illumination and
display remains on.)
Press (OFF) for two seconds to completely
turn off the unit.
Note
If your car has no ACC position on the ignition key
switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing
(OFF) for two seconds to avoid car battery wear.
How to use the menu
This unit is operated by selecting items from a
menu.
To select, first enter the menu mode and
choose M/m (up/down), or choose </,
(left/right).
M/m
DISC
SEEK SEEK
SOURCE
M : to select upwards
DISC
m : to select downwards
</,
DISC
SEEK SEEK
SOURCE
< :to select
leftwards
DISC
, :to select
rightwards
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Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1 Press (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until “Clock” appears.
1 Press (ENTER).
The hour indication flashes.
2 Press M or m to set the hour.
3 Press ,.
Note
In the initial setting, the clock indication appears
while the unit is turned off.
When the D.Info mode is set to “on,” the time is
always displayed (except for some functions of SA
mode) (page 22).
The minute indication flashes.
4 Press M or m to set the minute.
2 Press (ENTER).
The clock starts.
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CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
When the last track on the CD is
over
The track number indication returns to “1,”
and playback restarts from the first track of the
CD.
In addition to playing a CD with this unit
alone, you can also control external CD/MD
units.
If you connect an optional CD unit with the
CD TEXT function and the custom file
function, the CD TEXT information will appear
in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.
Listening to a CD
(with this unit only)
1 Press (OPEN/CLOSE) of the card remote
commander and insert the CD.
Playback starts automatically.
Labeled side up
2 Press (OPEN/CLOSE) of the card remote
commander to close the front panel.
If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “CD” appears to start
playback.
Elapsed playing time
Track number
Note
To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional
Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).
CD indication
To Press
Stop playback (OFF)
Eject the CD (OPEN/CLOSE) then Z
Playing a CD or MD
(with optional CD/MD unit)
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD” or “MD.”
2 Press (MODE) until the desired unit
appears.
CD/MD playback starts.
All the discs in the current CD/MD unit is
played from the top.
Changing the display item
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD, CD
TEXT disc or MD playback, the item changes
as follows:
Disc number*1/Track number/
Elapsed playback time
Disc name*
*1While an optional CD/MD unit is connected.
2
If you have not labeled the CD or CD TEXT disc
*
(“Labeling a CD” page 13), or if there is no disc
name prerecorded on the MD, “NO D.Name”
appears momentarily in the display.
3
If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist name
*
appears in the display after the disc name. (Only
for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.)
4
If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is not
*
prerecorded, “NO T.Name” appears
momentarily in the display.
V
V
2
/Artist name*
V
Track name*
3
4
10
After you select the desired item, the display
will automatically change to the Motion
Display mode after a few seconds.
In the Motion Display mode, all the items are
scrolled in the display one by one in order.
Note
If you use personalized labels, they will always
take priority over the original CD TEXT
information when such information is displayed.
Tip
The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See
“Changing the sound and display settings” on
page 22).
Automatically scrolling a disc name
— Auto Scroll
If the disc name, artist name, or track name on
an MD or a CD TEXT disc exceeds 10
characters and the Auto Scroll function is on,
information automatically scrolls across the
display as follows:
• The disc name appears when the disc has
changed (if the disc name is selected as the
display item).
• The track name appears when the track has
changed (if the track name is selected as the
display item).
• The disc or track name appears depending on
the setting when you press (SOURCE) to select
an MD or CD TEXT disc.
If you press (DSPL) to change the display
item, the disc or track name of the CD TEXT
disc or MD is scrolled automatically whether
you set the function on or off.
1 During playback, press (MENU).
2 Press M or m repeatedly until “A.Scrl”
appears.
3 Press , to select “A.Scrl on.”
4 Press (ENTER).
To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.Scrl off” in
step 3.
Locating a specific track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press < or ,
momentarily for each track you want to
skip.
< (.) :
To locate
preceding
tracks
DISC
SEEK SEEK
SOURCE
DISC
, (>) :
To locate
succeeding
tracks
Locating a specific point in a track
— Manual Search
During playback, press and hold < or
,. Release when you have found the
desired point.
DISC
< (m) :
To search
backward
Note
If “
display, you have reached the beginning or the
end of the disc and you cannot go any further.
SEEK SEEK
SOURCE
DISC
” or “ ” appears in the
, (M) :
To search
forward
Locating a disc
— Disc Selection
When an optional CD/MD unit is
connected, press M or m to select the
desired disc.
M (DISC +) : For succeeding discs
DISC
SEEK SEEK
SOURCE
DISC
m (DISC –) : For preceding discs
The desired disc in the current optional
CD/MD unit begins playback.
Note
For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters,
the following cases may happen:
— Some of the characters are not displayed.
— Auto Scroll does not work.
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Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
The CD in the main unit will automatically
repeat itself when it reaches the end. For repeat
play, you can select:
•Repeat 1 – to repeat a track.
•Repeat 2 – to repeat a disc in the optional
CD/MD unit.
1 During playback, press (MENU).
2 Press M or m repeatedly until “Repeat”
appears.
3 Press , repeatedly until the desired
setting appears in the display.
B Repeat 1 B Repeat 2*
Repeat off b
* “Repeat 2” is only available when you
connect one or more optional CD units, or
when you connect the optional MD units.
Repeat Play starts.
Playing tracks in random
order — Shuffle Play
You can select:
•Shuf 1 – to play the tracks on the current disc
in random order.
•Shuf 2 – to play the tracks in the current
optional CD/MD unit in random order.
•Shuf all – to play all the tracks in all the
optional CD/MD units in random order.
1 During playback, press (MENU).
2 Press M or m repeatedly until “Shuf”
appears.
3 Press , repeatedly until the desired
setting appears in the display.
B Shuf 1 B Shuf 2* B Shuf All*
Shuf off b
* “Shuf 2” and “Shuf all” are only available
when you connect one or more optional CD
units, or when you connect the optional MD
units.
To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat
off” in step 3.
Tip
If you select the mode using the buttons on the
unit, press (1) (REP) repeatedly until the desired
mode appears.
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Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select “Shuf
off” in step 3.
Tip
If you select the mode using the buttons on the
unit, press (2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired
mode appears.
Labeling a CD — Disc Memo
(For a CD unit with the custom file function)
You can label each disc with a personalized
name. You can enter up to eight characters for
a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the
disc by name (page 14) and select the specific
tracks for playback (page 15).
1 Start playing the disc you want to label.
2 Press (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until “Name Edit” appears.
Tips
• To erase or correct a name, enter “
character.
• There is another way to start labeling a CD. Press
(LIST) for two seconds instead of steps 2 and 3.
You can also complete the operation by pressing
(LIST) for two seconds instead of step 5.
” for each
Displaying the disc memo
Press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc
playback.
3 Press (ENTER).
Name edit mode
4 Enter the characters.
1 Press M repeatedly to select the
desired characters.
(A t B t C t ··· Z t 0 t 1 t 2 t
··· 9 t + t – t * t / t \ t > t <
t . t )
If you press m repeatedly, the characters
will appear in reverse order.
If you want to put a blank space
between characters, select “ .”
2 Press , after locating the desired
character.
The next character flashes.
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD or
CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes
as follows:
V
1
Disc number*
Elapsed playback time
*1While an optional CD unit is connected.
2
If you connect an optional CD unit with the
*
CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information
will appear in the display when you play a
CD TEXT disc.
Note
Do not use the Custom file feature while driving,
or perform any other function which could divert
your attention from the road.
/Track number/
V
Disc memo name
V
Track name*
2
If you press <, the previous character
flashes.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
5 To return to normal CD play mode, press
(ENTER).
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Erasing the disc memo
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD.”
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD
unit with the custom file function.
3 Press (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until “Name Del” appears.
4 Press (ENTER).
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select the disc
name you want to erase.
6 Press (ENTER) for two seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase
other names.
Locating a disc by name
— List-up (For a CD unit with the custom
file function or an MD unit)
You can use this function for discs that have
been assigned a custom name. For more
information on disc memo names, refer to
“Labeling a CD” (page 13).
1 Press (LIST).
The name assigned to the current disc
appears in the display.
When you assign a disc memo name to a
CD TEXT disc, it takes priority over the
original CD TEXT information.
7 Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to normal CD play mode.
Notes
• When a personalized label is erased, the original
CD TEXT information will appear in the display.
• When you erase all of the disc names, “No Data”
appears in step 6.
2 Press M (DISC +) or m (DISC –) repeatedly
until you find the desired disc.
3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.
Notes
• The track names are not displayed during CD
TEXT disc or MD playback.
• If there are no discs in the magazine, “NO Disc”
appears in the display.
• If a disc has not been assigned a custom file,
“********” appears in the display.
• If the disc information has not been read by the
unit, “?” appears in the display. To load a disc,
first press the number button, then choose the
disc that has not been loaded.
• Some letters cannot be displayed during CD TEXT
disc or MD playback.
• If an optional TV system is connected, the disc
memo name appears in the display of the TV
system but not in the unit’s display.
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Selecting specific tracks
for playback
(For a CD unit with the custom file function)
If you label the disc, you can set the unit to
skip or play the tracks of your choice.
1 Start playing the disc you want to label.
2 Press (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until “Bank Sel” appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
Bank edit mode
— Bank
Playing specific tracks only
You can select:
•“Bank on” — to play the tracks with the
“Play” setting.
•“Bank inv” (Inverse) — to play the tracks
with the “Skip” setting.
1 During playback, press (MENU), then
press M or m repeatedly until “Bank”
appears.
2 Press , repeatedly until the desired
setting appears.
B Bank on B Bank inv
Bank off b
4 Label the tracks.
1 Press < or , repeatedly to select the
track you want to label.
2 Press (ENTER) repeatedly to select
“Play” or “Skip.”
5 Repeat step 4 to set “Play” or “Skip” for
all the tracks.
6 Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to normal CD play mode.
Notes
• You can set “Play” and “Skip” for up to 24
tracks.
• You cannot set “Skip” for all the tracks on a CD.
3 Press (ENTER).
Playback starts from the track following the
current one.
To return to normal play mode, select
“Bank off” in step 2.
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Radio
Memorizing stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals and memorizes them in the order of
their frequencies. You can store up to six
stations on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1,
and AM2).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
Each time you press (SOURCE), the source
changes as follows:
B Tuner B CD B MD* B TV*
* If the corresponding optional equipment is
not connected, this item will not appear.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
Each time you press (MODE), the band
changes as follows:
B FM1 B FM2 B FM3
AM2 b AM1b
Memorizing only the
desired stations
You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for
FM1, FM2, and FM3), up to 12 AM stations (6
each for AM1 and AM2) in the order of your
choice.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press . or > of the unit to tune in
the station that you want to store on the
number button.
4 Press the desired number button ((1) to
(6)) of the unit until “MEM” appears.
The number button indication appears in
the display.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same
number button, the previously stored station will
be erased.
3 Press (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until “BTM” appears.
4 Press (ENTER).
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
• The unit does not store stations with weak
signals. If only a few stations can be received,
some number buttons will retain their former
setting.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the
unit starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
• If a CD is not in the unit, only the tuner band
appears even if you press (SOURCE).
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Receiving the memorized
stations
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
1 During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press M or m repeatedly until
“Mono” appears.
2 Press , until “Mono on” appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
3 Press M (preset up) or m (preset down)
repeatedly to receive the stations in the
order they are stored in the memory.
Tip
If you memorizing the station using the buttons of
the unit, press the number button ((1) to (6)) on
which the desired station is stored.
If you cannot tune in a preset
station
Press < or , to search for the station
(automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Press < or , repeatedly until the
desired station is received.
Note
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
(MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until
“Local” (local seek mode) is displayed. Then press
, to select “Local on.” Press (ENTER).
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will
be tuned in.
Tips
• When you select the “Local on” setting,
“LCL Seek” appears while the unit is searching
for a station.
• If you know the frequency of the station you
want to listen to, press and hold < or , until
the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).
3 Press (ENTER).
To return to normal mode, select “Mono off”
in step 2.
If FM stereo broadcast becomes
monaural
If interference occurs, the “IF Auto” function of
this unit will automatically avoid noise and
narrow the reception frequency. In such cases,
some FM stereo broadcasts may become
monaural. If you would like to hear such
broadcasts in stereo, manually switch to the
“Wide” setting.
1 During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press M or m repeatedly until “IF
Auto” appears.
2 Press , until “Wide” appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
Note
When you widen the frequency signal reception
setting (“Wide” mode), some interference may
occur.
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Storing the station names
— Station Memo
You can assign a name to each radio station
and store it in memory. The name of the
station currently tuned in appears in the
display. You can assign a name of up to eight
characters for a station.
Storing the station names
1 Tune in a station whose name you want
to store.
Tips
• To erase or correct a name, enter “
bar) for each character.
• There is another way to start storing station
names. Press (LIST) for two seconds instead of
steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the
operation by pressing (LIST) for two seconds
instead of step 5.
” (under-
Displaying the station name
Press (DSPL) during radio reception.
2 Press (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until “Name edit” appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
4 Enter the characters.
1 Press M repeatedly to select the
desired characters.
(A t B t C t ··· Z t 0 t 1 t 2 t
··· 9 t + t – t * t / t \ t > t <
t . t )
If you press m repeatedly, the characters
appear in the reverse order.
If you want to put a blank space
between characters, select “ .”
2 Press , after locating the desired
character.
The next character flashes.
Each time you press (DSPL), the item
changes as follows:
B Station name* B Frequency
* If the station name of a station is not stored,
“NO Name” appears in the display for one
second.
Erasing the station name
1 Tune in a station you want to erase.
2 Press (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until “Name Del” appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
4 Press M or m to select the station name
you want to erase.
5 Press (ENTER) for two seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 if you want to
erase other names.
6 Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to the normal radio
reception mode.
If you press <, the previous character
flashes.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
5 To return to the normal radio reception,
press (ENTER).
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Note
When you erase all of the station names, “NO
Data” appears in step 5.
Locating a station by
name — List-up
Other Functions
1 Press (LIST) momentarily.
The name assigned to the station currently
tuned appears in the display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly until you find
the desired station.
When no name is assigned to the selected
station, the frequency appears in the
display.
3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the desired
station.
Note
When you connect a TV tuner, the list-up
indication will not appear in the display of the
unit.
You can also control the unit with a rotary
commander (optional).
Labeling the rotary
commander
Depending on how you mount the rotary
commander, attach the appropriate label as
shown in the illustration below.
SOUND
MODE
DSPL
D
S
P
L
M
O
D
E
S
O
U
N
D
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Using the rotary
commander
The rotary commander works by pressing
buttons and/or rotating controls.
You can also control an optional CD/MD unit
with the rotary commander.
By pressing buttons
(the SOURCE and MODE buttons)
(SOURCE)
(MODE)
Each time you press (SOURCE), the
source changes as follows:
Tuner t CD t MD* t TV*
* If the corresponding optional equipment is
not connected, these items will not appear.
By rotating the control
(the SEEK/AMS control)
Rotate the control momentarily and
release it to:
•Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate
and hold the control until you locate the
specific point in a track, then release it to
start playback.
•Tune in stations automatically. Rotate and
hold the control to find a specific station.
By pushing in and rotating the
control (the PRESET/DISC control)
Pressing (MODE) changes the operation
in the following ways:
• Tuner: FM1 t FM2 t FM3 t AM1 t AM2
• CD unit: CD1 t CD2 t …
• MD unit*: MD1 t MD2 t …
• TV/Video*: TV1 t TV2 t AUX
* If the corresponding optional equipment is
not connected, the item will not appear.
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Push in and rotate the control to:
•Receive the stations memorized on the
number buttons.
•Change the disc.
Other operations
Rotate the VOL control to
adjust the volume.
Press (ATT) to
attenuate the
sound.
OFF
Press (OFF) to
turn off the unit.
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of controls is factoryset as shown below.
To increase
To decrease
Press (SOUND) to
adjust sound
menu.
Press (DSPL) to display
the memorized names.
Tip
If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for two
seconds to turn off the clock indication after
turning off the engine.
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
the right hand side of the steering column, you
can reverse the operative direction.
Press (SOUND) for two seconds while
pushing the VOL control.
Tip
You can also change the operative direction of
these controls with the unit (see “Changing the
sound and display settings” on page 22).
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Adjusting the sound
characteristics
Changing the sound and
display settings
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and
fader.
You can store the bass and treble levels
independently for each source.
1 Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
Each time you press (SOUND), the item
changes as follows:
BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right)
t FAD (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer)
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing <
or ,.
When adjusting with the rotary
commander, press (SOUND) and rotate the
VOL control.
Note
Adjust within three seconds after selecting the
item.
Attenuating the sound
Press (ATT) on the card remote
commander or rotary commander .
“ATT on” appears momentarily.
To restore the previous volume level, press
(ATT) again.
Tip
When the interface cable of a car telephone is
connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the
volume automatically when a telephone call comes
in (Telephone ATT function).
The following items can be set:
Set (Setting)
•Clock (page 9)
•Beep — to turn the beeps on or off.
•RM (Rotary Commander) — to change the
operative direction of the controls of the
rotary commander.
— Select “norm” to use the rotary
commander as the factory-set position.
— Select “rev” when you mount the rotary
commander on the right side of the
steering column.
•English/French/Spanish — to change the
display language to English, French, or
Spanish.
Dis (Display)
•D.Info (Dual Information) — to display the
clock and the play mode at the same time (on)
or to display the information alternately (off).
•SA (Spectrum Analyzer) — to change the
display pattern of the equalizer display
(page 24).
•Dimmer — to change the brightness of the
display (When the illumination cord
connected).
— Select “Auto” to dim the display only
when you turn the lights on.
— Select “on” to dim the display.
— Select “off” to deactivate Dimmer.
•Contrast — to adjust the contrast if the
indications in the display are not
recognizable because of the unit‘s installed
position.
•M.Dspl (Motion Display) — to turn the
motion display on or off.
•A.Scrl (Auto Scroll) (page 11)
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Snd (Sound)
•HPF (High pass filter for the pre-output) —
to select the cut-off frequency of the preoutput.
•LPF (Low pass filter for the subwoofer
output) — to select the cut-off frequency of
the subwoofer output.
1 Press (MENU).
2 Press M or m repeatedly until the desired
item appears.
Each time you press m, the item changes as
follows:
Example
Clock t Beep t RM t English/French/
Spanish t D.Info t SA t Dimmer t
Contrast t M.Dspl t A.Scrl* t HPF t LPF
* When no CD or MD is playing, this item will
not appear.
Note
The displayed item will differ depending on
the source.
Tip
You can easily switch among categories (“Set,”
“Snd,” “P/M” (Play Mode) and “Dis”) by
pressing M or m for two seconds.
3 Press , to select the desired setting
(Example: on or off) or press < or ,
repeatedly to select the frequency
(Example: off, 78 Hz or 125 Hz).
For the “Contrast” setting, pressing ,
makes the contrast higher, and pressing <
makes the contrast lower.
Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass
You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass
sound.
The D-bass function boosts the low and high
frequency signal with a sharper curve than
conventional bass boost.
You can hear the bass line more clearly even
while the vocal volume remains the same. You
can emphasize and adjust the bass sound
easily with the D-BASS button.
D-BASS 3
Level
0dB
Adjusting the bass curve
Press (D-BASS) repeatedly to select the
desired bass curve.
As the D-BASS number increases so does
the effect.
D-BASS 1 t D-BASS 2 t D-BASS 3 t D-BASS off
Note
The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the
bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.
D-BASS 2
D-BASS 1
Frequency (Hz)
D-BASS 3
D-BASS 2
D-BASS 1
4 Press (ENTER).
After the mode setting is completed, the
display returns to normal play mode.
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Selecting the spectrum
analyzer
With Optional Equipment
TV/Video
The sound signal level is displayed on a
spectrum analyzer. You can select a display
pattern from 1 to 6, or the automatic display
mode.
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner,
CD, or MD).
2 Press (MENU).
3 Press M or m repeatedly until “SA”
appears.
4 Press < or , repeatedly to select the
desired setting.
B SA 1 bB … SA 6 b
B SA Auto* bB SA off b
* All of these display patterns appear one by
one automatically.
5 Press (ENTER).
You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV
monitor to this unit.
Watching the TV
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
desired TV band.
Watching a video
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select
“AUX.”
Play the video.
Notes
• “AUX 2” appears if the VIDEO 2 terminal of the
TV monitor is selected.
• The indication automatically switched to
“AUX 1” soon after “AUX” is displayed.
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Memorizing TV channels
automatically
Memorizing only the
desired TV channels
The unit selects the TV channels with the
strongest signals and memorizes them in the
order of their frequency.
Caution
When tuning in a station while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
2 Press (MENU), then press M or m until
“Auto Mem” appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
The unit stores TV channels in the order of
their frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
• The unit does not store TV channels with weak
signals. If only a few TV channels can be
received, some number buttons will remain
empty.
• When a preset number is indicated in the display,
the unit starts storing TV channels from the one
currently displayed.
You can store up to 12 channels (six each for
TV1 and TV2) on the number buttons in the
order of your choice.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
2 Press < or , to tune in the TV channel
you want to store on each number
button.
3 Press and hold the desired number
button ((1) to (6)) of the unit until you
hear a beep sound.
The number button indication and “Mem”
appear in the display.
Note
If you try to store another channel on the same
number button, the previously stored channel will
be erased.
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Storing the TV channel
names
Follow the steps in “Storing the station
names” (page 18).
Displaying the TV or radio station
names
Press (LIST) during TV or radio
reception.
Example: When receiving the FM1 band
FM
1
1
W
C
B
W
B
L
W
K
T
WR K I
1
0
1
0
S
S
U
S
S
.9
1
.7
2
2
3
4
5
6
1 Preset numbers
2 Stored station names
3 Frequencies*
* If the name of a station is not stored, the
frequency of that station will be displayed
instead.
Notes
• It may take some time before all indications
appear in the display.
• The TV channel does not appear during list
display.
• The contents of the preset memory cannot be
listed when the unit is in simultaneous play
mode (page 27).
Turning off the display
During radio reception, press (LIST)
again.
During TV reception, the list display on the
TV monitor will automatically turn off after
a few seconds.
Displaying the
information stored on
discs
Press (LIST) during CD/MD playback.
Example: When CD unit 1 is selected.
CD 1
1
S
C
H
U
B
E
O
Z
A
R
T
A
C
H
I
S
Z
T
H
O
P
I
N
*
*****
******
?
?
1
RT
2
M
3
B
4
L
5
C
6
7
8
9
1 0
1 Disc numbers
2 Titles stored as custom files
3 No disc is loaded*
4 No stored titles*
2
5 TOC information has not been identified yet*
*1A blank space is displayed next to a disc
number represents empty slots in the disc
magazine.
2
If a title is not registered in the custom file,
*
“******” is displayed.
3
If the disc information has not yet been read
*
by the unit, “?” is displayed.
Notes
• It may take some time before all indications
appear in the display.
• The TV channel does not appear during list
display.
• The contents of the preset memory cannot be
listed when the unit is in the simultaneous play
mode.
Turning off the display
Press (LIST) again.
3
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Watching the TV or video
while listening to a CD or
— Simultaneous Play
MD
The simultaneous play function does not work
while you are listening to the radio.
1 Press (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until “Simul Sel” appears.
2 Press (ENTER).
3 Press <.
4 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD
or MD.
5 Press ,.
follow the same steps.
Returning to normal mode
To cancel the CD or MD, select “– – –” in
step 4.
To cancel the TV or video, select “– – –”
in step 6.
Note
If you press Z (EJECT) on a CD/MD unit while the
unit is in simultaneous play mode, Simultaneous
Play is canceled.
6 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears, then press (MODE) repeatedly
to select a TV or video.
Each time you press (MODE), the item
changes as follows:
TV 1 t TV 2 t V 1 (VIDEO 1)
7 Press (ENTER).
Simultaneous Play starts.
If you are already watching the TV or video
and want to listen to a CD or MD as well,
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Additional
Information
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)
Replacing the lithium battery
When the battery becomes weak, the range of
the card remote commander becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium
battery.
x
+ side up
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as
this could damage the unit.
Notes on lithium battery
•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.
•Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
•Do not hold the battery with metallic
tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may
occur.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
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Dismounting the unit
With the front panel open
1 Press (OPEN) of the unit, then press the
clip inside the front cover with a thin
screwdriver, and gently pry the front
cover free.
2 Repeat step 1 on the left side.
The front cover is removed.
3 Use a thin screwdriver to push in the clip
on the left side of the unit, then pull out
the left side of the unit until the catch
clears the mounting.
If the front panel does not open
because of a blown fuse
1 Press the clip inside the front cover with
a release key (supplied), and pry the
front cover free.
Release key (supplied)
2 Repeat step 1 on the left side.
The front cover is removed.
3 Use a release key to push in the clip on
the left side of the unit, then pull out the
left side of the unit until the catch clears
the mounting.
4 Repeat step 3 on the right side.
5 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
4 Repeat step 3 on the right side.
5 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
23 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into
4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more
than 5 % total harmonic distortion.
Other specifications
CD player section
System Compact disc digital audio
Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB
Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Laser Diode Properties
Material GaAlAs
Wavelength 780 nm
Emission Duration Continuous
Laser output power Less than 44.6 µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the
Optical Pick-up Block.
system
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Usable sensitivity 8 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 66 dB (stereo),
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz
72 dB (mono)
0.6 % (stereo),
0.3 % (mono)
AM
Tuning range 530 - 1,710 kHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Outputs Audio outputs (3)
Inputs Telephone ATT control
Tone controls Bass ±10 dB at 100 Hz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 182 mm
Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 163 mm
Mass Approx. 1.5 kg (3 lb. 5 oz.)
Supplied accessories Card remote commander
Optional accessories Rotary commander
Optional equipment CD changer (10 discs)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Power antenna relay
control lead
Power amplifier control
lead
Illumination control lead
Treble ±10 dB at 15 kHz
(negative ground)
1
/8 × 2 × 7 1/4 in.)
(7
(w/h/d)
1
/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 1/2 in.)
(7
(w/h/d)
RM-X93
Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
RM-X4S
BUS cable (supplied with
an RCA pin cord)
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
CDX-848X, CDX-747X,
CDX-646
CD changer (6 discs)
CDX-T68X, CDX-T67
MD changer (6 discs)
MDX-65
Source selector XA-C30
TV tuner XT-40V
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