Sony CDX-M770, CDX-M670, CDX-M620 User Manual

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FM/AM

Compact Disc

Player

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-M770/M670/M620 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/raccordement fourni.

Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual de instalación/conexiones suministrado.

US

FR

ES

CDX-M770 CDX-M670 CDX-M620

© 2001 Sony Corporation

Warning

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.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

THIS DEVICE 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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features even more with:

Display language*1 choice from English, French, Spanish.

Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*2.

CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*3 is played).

Supplied controller accessory

Card remote commander RM-X110 Wireless rotary commander RM-X5S (CDXM770)

Optional controller accessories

Wireless rotary commander RM-X5S (CDXM670/M620)

*1 Some display indications do not appear in the language you select.

*2 This unit works with Sony products only.

*3 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.

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Table of Contents

Location of controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes on CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting Started

Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Detaching the main display window . . . . . . . 8 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CD Player

CD/MD Unit (optional)

Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Locating a disc by name

— List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Selecting specific tracks for playback

— Bank* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit

Radio

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM). . . . . . . 14 Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 15 Storing station names

— Station Memo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Tuning in a station through a list

— List-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Tuning up for your best sound

Setting the equalizer (EQ7). . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Setting the soundstage menu

— Dynamic Soundstage Organizer

(DSO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Listening to each programme source in its registered DSO

— Source Sound Memory (SSM) . . . . . 19 Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 19 Selecting the listening position

(CDX-M770 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Adjusting the balance (BAL) . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Adjusting the bass

(CDX-M670/M620 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Adjusting the treble

(CDX-M670/M620 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Adjusting the balance (FAD)

(CDX-M670/M620 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Adjusting the front and rear volume

(CDX-M770 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Adjusting the volume of the

subwoofer(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Other adjustable items

(CDX-M670/M620 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Other Functions

Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 25 Selecting the spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . 25 Changing the sound and display settings

— Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Labeling a Motion Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Connecting auxiliary audio equipment

(CDX-M770 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

TV/Video (optional)

Watching the TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Watching a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Storing TV channels automatically. . . . . . . 28 Storing only the desired TV channels. . . . . 28 Storing the TV channel names . . . . . . . . . . 29 Displaying the information stored

on a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Watching the TV or video while listening to a CD or MD

— Simultaneous Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Additional Information

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Location of controls

Card remote commander RM-X110

Refer to the pages listed for details.

CD/MD : During Playback RADIO : During radio reception MENU : During menu mode

 

 

OPEN/CLOSE

SCRL

 

 

DSPL

 

 

REP

SHUF

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

EQ7

MODE

DSO

MENU

DISC +

LIST

SEEK

SOURCE

SEEK+

 

M (DISC)

(+): to select upwards

< (SEEK)

 

 

 

(–): to select

 

DISC +

 

leftwards/

 

 

 

 

 

.

 

 

 

 

SEEK

SOURCE

SEEK+

 

 

 

 

DISC

, (SEEK)

 

 

(+): to select

 

 

 

 

 

m (DISC)

rightwards/

 

 

>

(–): to select downwards

In menu mode, the currently selectable button(s) of these four are indicated with a “ v” in the display.

SOUND

DISC

ENTER

OFF

+

ATT

 

VOL

 

 

 

Note

If the unit is turned off by pressing (OFF) for 2 seconds, the unit cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

Tip

Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details on how to replace the batteries (page 31).

 

a SCRL (scroll) button 10

j VOL +/– buttons

 

b DSPL (display mode change) button

k OPEN/CLOSE button 10, 32

 

10, 12, 27

l MODE button

 

c Number buttons

 

CD/MD

10, 12

 

 

 

 

 

RADIO

14, 15

 

 

CD/MD

 

 

 

(1) REP 11

m

TV

28

 

 

(2) SHUF 11

DSO button 18

 

 

RADIO

14, 15

n LIST button

 

 

 

28, 29

 

 

12

 

 

TV

 

d

 

CD/MD

 

EQ7 button 17

 

 

16

 

 

RADIO

 

e MENU button 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,

 

TV

28, 29

 

17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30

o M/m DISC +/– buttons

 

f SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD)

 

 

10, 12

 

 

CD/MD

 

 

button 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21,

 

RADIO

14, 15, 16

 

22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30

 

TV

30

 

g </, SEEK –/+ buttons 19, 20, 21, 22

 

MENU

9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19,

 

 

 

21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

CD/MD

 

 

 

 

p ENTER button

 

 

RADIO

14, 15

 

 

 

CD/MD

12

 

 

TV

28, 30

 

 

 

 

RADIO

15, 16

 

 

MENU

9, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25,

 

 

 

 

MENU

9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 21,

 

 

 

26, 27

 

 

 

 

 

 

22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28

 

h SOUND button 19, 20, 21, 22

 

 

 

i OFF (Stop/Power off) button 10, 27,

 

TV

22, 30

4

q ATT button 25

30

 

 

 

 

 

Sony CDX-M770, CDX-M670, CDX-M620 User Manual

Main display panel

Operation side

CLOSE

 

RL

DS

 

SC

PL

 

SOURCE

 

O

FF

 

E

D

 

MO

 

RESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

REP

SHUF

 

 

 

 

 

SOUND

AF 1

2

3

4

5

6

TA

CDX-M770/CDX-M670 /CDX-M620

DISC

LIST

 

DSO

 

EQ7

 

DISC

ENTER

The corresponding buttons of the unit control the same functions as those on the card remote commander.

a OPEN button 8, 10, 32 b Main display window

c qf Receptor for the card remote commander

d qs Reset button 8

e Volume adjust buttons f SCRL (scroll) button g SOURCE button

h DSPL (display mode change) button i Sub display window

jDISC +/– (cursor up/down) buttons SEEK –/+ (cursor left/right) buttons

k MENU button m LIST button

o CLOSE (front panel close) button 8, 10 p OFF (Stop/Power off) button*

q MODE button r Number buttons s SOUND button t EQ7 button

u ENTER button v DSO button

w Z(eject) button 10, 30

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*Warning when installing in a car without an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch

After turning off the ignition, be sure to press the power on/off button on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off the clock display.

Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.

Concerning the front panel positions

This unit has 3 front panel open modes.

• Main display position

unit

• Detaching position

unit

• Sub display position

unit

Precautions

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

Power aerials will extend automatically while the unit is operating.

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

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.

To prevent the wireless rotary commander RM-X5S from falling off (supplied with CDX-M770 only)

If the wireless commander falls off, it could cause an accident.

Be sure to attach the supplied strap when installing the rotary commander near the steering wheel.

Be sure that the strap does not get caught on the car controls (gear, shifter, etc.).

Be sure to tighten the stopper of the strap after hanging the strap on the indicator switch, etc.

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Notes on CDs

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

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

Do not subject the discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in parked cars or on dashboards/rear trays.

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.

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 (3in.) CDs.

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

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW 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.

You cannot play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) on this unit.

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Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit.

Press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Reset button

Notes

After resetting the unit in the closed position, be sure to press (OPEN) once before operating further. If a disc is in the unit, the disc will be ejected automatically. Insert the disc again.

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

Resetting the unit during use in sub display-position

Reset button by the disc-slot with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Reset button

Detaching the main display window

You can detach the main display window of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.

1 Press (OPEN) on the unit for 2 seconds.

CD/MD playback or radio reception stops, and the front panel automatically tilts at an angle of 30°.

(OPEN)

2 Detach the main display window as illustrated.

After the main display window detaching is complete, the front panel closes automatical.

Notes

If you detach the main display window while the unit is still turned on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.

Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the display window.

Do not subject the main display window to heat/high temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in parked cars or on dashboards/rear trays.

Tips

If you want to detach the main display window, when the front panel is in the sub-display position, press (CLOSE) for 2 seconds.If a disc is partially inserted, load the disc correcty or remove the disc from the unit.

When carrying the main display window with you, use the supplied front panel case.

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Attaching the main display window panel

Place the main display window on the front side of the unit as illustrated, then lightly push the front panel into position until it clicks.

Press (SOURCE) (or insert a disc) to operate the unit.

Note

Do not put anything on the inner surface of the main display window.

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 (the either (+/–) side of (DISC)) repeatedly until “Clock” appears.

1Press (ENTER).

The hour indication flashes.

2Press M or m to set the hour.

3Press , (the (+) side of (SEEK)).

The minute indication flashes.

4Press M or m to set the minute.

2 Press (ENTER).

The clock starts. After the clock setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode.

Tip

When D.Info mode is set to on, the time is always displayed (page 26).

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CD Player

CD/MD Unit (optional)

In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you can also control external CD/MD units.

Note

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.

(With optional unit)

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD” or “MD.”

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired unit appears.

Playback starts.

To

Press

Skip discs

M/m (DISC) (+/–)

– Disc selection

 

 

 

Playing a disc

(With this unit)

1 Press (OPEN/CLOSE) or (OPEN) on the unit and insert the disc (labeled side up).

Playback starts automatically.

2 Press (OPEN/CLOSE) or (CLOSE) on the unit to close the front panel.

If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” appears to start playback.

To

Press

Stop playback

(OFF)

 

 

Eject the disc

(OPEN/CLOSE) , or

 

(OPEN) then Z

 

 

Skip tracks

</, (SEEK) (./>)

– Automatic

[once for each track]

Music Sensor

 

 

 

Fast-forward/

</, (SEEK) (m/M)

reverse

[hold to desired point]

– Manual Search

 

 

 

Notes

When the last track on the disc is over, playback restarts from the first track of the disc.

With optional unit connected, playback of the same source will continue on to the optional CD/MD unit.

Display items

When the disc/track changes, any prerecorded title*1 of the new disc/track is automatically displayed (if the Auto Scroll function is set to “on,” names exceeding 9 characters will be scrolled (page 26)).

Displayable items

Music source

Clock

Disc Track Elapsed number number playing time

Displayable items

Disc name*1/artist name*2

Track title*1

To

Press

Switch display

(DSPL)

item

 

 

 

Scroll display item

(SCRL)

 

 

*1 When pressing (DSPL), “NO D.Name” or “NO T.Name” indicates that there is no Disc Memo (page 11) or prerecorded name to display.

*2 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.

Notes

Some characters cannot be displayed.

For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters, information may not scroll.

This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of a CD TEXT disc.

Tip

When Auto scroll is set to off, and the disc/track is

changed, the disc/track name does not scroll.

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Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

The disc in the main unit will repeat a track or the entire disc when it reaches the end. For repeat play, you can select:

Repeat 1 — to repeat a track.

Repeat 2* — to repeat a disc.

*Available only when one or more optional CD/MD units are connected.

During playback, press (1) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display.

Repeat Play starts.

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

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*1 — to play the tracks in the current optional CD (MD) unit in random order.

Shuf All*2 — to play all the tracks in all the connected CD (MD) units (including this unit) in random order.

*1 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD) units are connected.

*2 Available only when one or more optional CD units, or two or more optional MD units are connected.

During playback, press (2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display.

Shuffle Play starts.

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

Note

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

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function)

You can label each disc with a custom name (Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name (page 12).

1 Start playing the disc you want to label in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function.

2 Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until “Name Edit” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

The unit will repeat the disc during the labeling procedure.

4 Enter the characters.

1Press M*1 repeatedly to select the desired character.

A t B t C ... t 0 t 1 t 2 ... t + t t * ... t *2 t A

*1 For reverse order, press m.

*2 (blank space)

2Press , after locating the desired character.

If you press < (the (–) side of (SEEK)), you can move back to the left.

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire name.

5 To return to normal CD play mode, press (ENTER).

continue to next page t

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Tips

Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a name.

There is another way to start labeling a CD: Press (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation by pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5.

You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM FILE function if that unit is connected along with a CD unit that has the function. The Disc Memo will be stored in the memory of the CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function.

Note

Repeat/shuffle play is suspended until the Name Edit is complete.

Viewing the Disc Memo

As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes priority over any original CD TEXT information.

To

Press

View

(DSPL) during CD/CD

 

TEXT disc playback

 

 

Tip

To find out about other items that can be displayed, see page 10.

Erasing the Disc Memo

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD.”

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

CD unit storing the Disc Memo.

3 Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until “Name Del” appears.

4 Press (ENTER).

The stored names will appear.

5 Press M or m repeatedly to select the disc name you want to erase.

The stored names will appear.

6 Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.

The name is erased.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.

7 Press (ENTER).

The unit returns to normal CD play mode.

Notes

When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased, the original CD TEXT information is displayed.

If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase, try selecting a different CD unit in step 2.

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT/ CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit)

You can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names*1 or for CD TEXT discs*2.

*1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you assign a name for a CD (page 11) or an MD.

*2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD TEXT function.

1 Press (LIST).

The name assigned to the current disc appears in the display.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until you find the desired disc.

3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.

Notes

Some letters cannot be displayed (exception: Disc Memo).

If the optional TV monitor is connected, the list appears on the TV monitor instead of the display on the unit.

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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.
Repeat step 4 to set “Play” or “Skip” for all the tracks.
Press (ENTER).
5
6
Label the tracks.
1Press < or , repeatedly to select the track you want to label.
2Press (ENTER) repeatedly to select
“Play” or “Skip.”
4
Selecting specific tracks for playback
— Bank (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).

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 on,” “Bank inv,” or “Bank off” appears.

2 Press , repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

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

The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals within the selected band, and stores them in the order of their frequency.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

3 Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until “BTM” appears.

4 Press (ENTER).

A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Notes

If only a few stations can be received due to weak signals, some number buttons will retain their former settings.

When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on which the desired station is stored.

Tip

Press M or m to receive the stations in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset Search function).

If preset tuning does not work

Press either side of (SEEK) to search for the station (automatic tuning).

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat until the desired station is received.

Tips

If automatic tuning stops too frequently, turn on the Local Seek to limit seek to stations with stronger signals (see “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 26).

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK) to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor

Select monaural reception mode

(see “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 26).

The sound improves, but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears).

Note

If interference occurs, this unit will automatically narrow the reception frequency to eliminate noise (IF Auto function). In such cases, some FM stereo broadcasts may become monaural while in the stereo reception mode.

Tip

To always hear FM stereo broadcasts in stereo, you can change the IF Auto setting and widen the frequency signal reception (see “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 26). Note that some interference may occur in this setting.

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Storing only the desired stations

You can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen number button.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

3 Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in the station that you want to store.

4 Press the desired number button ((1) to (6)) for 2 seconds 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.

Storing 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 using up to 8 characters for a station.

Storing the station names

1 Tune in a station whose name you want to store.

2 Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until “Name Edit” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

4 Enter the characters.

1Press M*1 repeatedly to select the desired character.

A t B t C ... t 0 t 1 t 2 ... t + t t * ... t *2 t A

*1 For reverse order, press m.

*2 (blank space)

2Press , after locating the desired character.

If you press <, you can move back to the left.

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire name.

5 Press (ENTER).

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Press (ENTER).

Tips

Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a name.

There is another way to start storing station names: Press (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation by pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5.

Erasing the station name

1 During radio reception, press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until

“Name Del” appears.

2

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the station whose name you want to erase.

4 Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.

The name is erased.

Repeat steps 3 to 4 if you want to erase other names.

5 Press (ENTER).

The unit returns to normal radio reception mode.

Note

If you have already erased all of the station names, “NO Data” appears in step 4.

Tuning in a station through a list

— List-up

1 During radio reception, press (LIST) momentarily.

The frequency or the name assigned to the current station appears in the display.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until you find the desired station.

If no name is assigned to the selected station, the frequency appears in the display.

3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the desired station.

Note

If the optional TV monitor is connected, and if the monitor responds to this function, the list appears on the TV monitor instead of the display on the unit.

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Tuning up for your best sound

The unit provides the various functions to adjust the sound so that you can enjoy the best sounding music.

Setting the equalizer (EQ7)

You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types (Vocal, Club, Jazz, New Age, Rock, Custom, and Xplod).

You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for frequency and level.

Selecting the equalizer curve

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(radio, CD, or MD).

2 Press (EQ7) repeatedly until the desired equalizer curve.

Each time you press (EQ7), the item changes.

To cancel the equalizing effect, select “off.” After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the equalizer curve

1 Press (MENU).

2 Press M or m repeatedly until “EQ7 Tune” appears, then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , to select the desired equalizer curve, then press (ENTER).

Each time you press (SEEK), the item changes.

4 Select the desired frequency and level.

1Press < or , to select the desired frequency.

Each time you press < or ,, the frequency changes as follows:

62 Hz y 157 Hz y 396 Hz y 1.0 kHz y 2.5 kHz y 6.3 kHz y 16 kHz

2Press M or m to adjust the desired volume level.

(CDX-M770)

The volume level is adjustable by 1 dB steps from –12 dB to +12 dB. (CDX-M670/M620)

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

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.

5 Press (ENTER).

After the effect setting is complete, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

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Setting the soundstage menu

— Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO)

If your speakers are installed into the lower part of the doors, the sound will come from below and may not be clear.

The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) function creates a more ambient sound as if there were speakers in the dashboard (virtual speakers).

Selecting the DSO mode (CDX-M770)

DSO mode of CDX-M770

Display window

Meaning

 

STD

Virtual speakers (Standard)

WIDE

Virtual speakers (Wide)

STD-SP

Standard+depth

 

WIDE-SP

Wide+depth

 

off

Cancel

 

Image of virtual speakers

 

 

Effect 3

 

 

Effect 1

 

*3

*3

*4

 

 

*1

 

 

*1

*2

 

 

*4

 

 

*2

*5

 

*5

 

 

*1 STD

*2 Wide

*3 STD+depth

*4 Wide+depth

*5 Actual speakers position (lower part of the front doors)

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(tuner, CD, or MD).

2 Press (DSO) repeatedly to select the desired DSO mode.

To cancel the DSO mode, select “off.” After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Tips

The DSO effect may be hard to discern depending on the type of car you are driving and the music you are listening to.

When DSO setting is "WIDE," the FM reception is inaudible. In this case, reset the DSO setting to "STD."

Turning the DSO mode on (off) (CDXM670/M620)

DSO mode of CDX-M670/M620

Memory presets

Meaning

on

Virtual speakers

off

Cancel

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(tuner, CD, or MD).

2 Press (DSO) to select “on” or “off”.

To cancel the DSO mode, select “DSO off.” After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the DSO mode (CDX-M770)

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(tuner, CD, or MD).

2 Press (MENU).

3 Press M or m repeatedly until “DSO tune” appears, then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , to select the desired DSO mode. then press (ENTER).

5 Select the effect level.

You can select the desired effect from 3 effect lebels for each DSO mode.

Press M or m repeatedly to select desired effect.

To restore the effect, press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.

6 Press (ENTER).

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If the sound from the tweeter is too shrill (CDX-M770)

1 While the unit is operating, press

(MENU).

2 Press M or m repeatedly until “DSO norm” appears.

3 Press , to select “DSO soft.”

4 Press (MENU).

To restore the sound, select “DSO norm.”

Listening to each programme source in its registered DSO

— Source Sound Memory (SSM)

Each time you return to the same source, you can hear the same DSO menu and equalizer curve registered for that source, even after changing the programme source or turning the unit off and then on again.

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the sound characteristics.

The bass and treble levels and subwoofer volume can be stored 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:

(CDX-M770)

POS (position) t BAL (left-right)

t F (front volume) t R (rear volume) t

SUB (subwoofer volume)

(CDX-M670/M620)

BAS (bass) t TRE (treble)

tBAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear)

tSUB (subwoofer volume)

2 Adjust the selected item by pressing < or ,.

When adjusting with the rotary commander, press (SOUND) and rotate the VOL control.

Note

Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.

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Selecting the listening position (CDX-M770 only)

You can set a delayed time for the sound to reach the listeners from the speakers.

In this way, the unit can simulate a natural sound field so that you feel as if you are in the center of the sound field no matter where you sit in the car.

 

Display

Centre of sound

 

window

field

 

POS

Normal setting

1 2

ALL

(1 + 2 + 3)

 

POS

Front part

 

Front

(1 + 2)

3

POS

Right front (2)

 

Front-R

 

 

 

POS

Left front (1)

 

Front-L

 

 

 

POS

Rear part (3)

 

Rear

 

 

 

POS

Cancel

 

off

 

 

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(tuner, CD, or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “POS” appears.

3 Press < or , to select the desired listening position.

All y Front y Front-R y

Front-L y Rear y off y All

The listening positions appear in the order shown above.

To cancel the POS mode, select “off.”

After three seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the balance (BAL)

You can adjust the sound balance from the left and right speakers.

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(tuner, CD, or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “BAL” appears.

3 Press < or , to adjust the balance.

After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the bass (CDXM670/M620 only)

You can adjust the bass from the speakers.

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(tuner, CD, or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “BAS” appears.

3 Press < or , to adjust the balance.

After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

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Adjusting the treble (CDXM670/M620 only)

You can adjust the treble from the speakers.

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(tuner, CD, or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “TRE” appears.

3 Press < or , to adjust the balance.

After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the balance (FAD) (CDX-M670/M620 only)

You can adjust the sound balance from the front and rear speakers.

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(tuner, CD, or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “FAD” appears.

3 Press < or , to adjust the balance.

After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the front and rear volume (CDX-M770 only)

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(tuner, CD, or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly to select the “F” for the front speakers or “R” for the rear speakers.

3 Press < or , to adjust the volume of front/rear speakers.

After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the cut-off frequency and the output volume level for the front/rear speakers

To match the characteristics of the installed speaker system, you can adjust the output volume level and select the cut-off frequency of the speakers.

Level

Cut-off frequency

 

Frequency (Hz)

1 Press (MENU).

2 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“Front HPF” or “Rear HPF.”

3 Press (ENTER).

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4 Press < or , to select the cut-off frequency.

Each time you press < or ,, the frequency changes as follows:

off y 78 Hz y 99 Hz y 125 Hz y 157 Hz y 198 Hz

5 Press M or m to adjust the volume level.

The volume level is adjustable by 1 dB steps from –12 dB to +12 dB.

Tip

When you lower the volume all the way down, “– dB” appears and the cut-off frequency is disabled.

6 Press (ENTER).

After the effect is complete, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s)

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(tuner, CD, or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “SUB” appears.

3 Press < or , to adjust the volume.

After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Tip

When you press < repeatedly to adjust the volume all the way down, “– dB” appears and the cutout frequency of the subwoofer is disabled.

Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s) (CDX-M770 only)

To match the characteristics of the connected subwoofer(s), you can cut out the unwanted high and middle frequency signals entering the subwoofer(s). By setting the cut-off frequency (see the diagram below), the subwoofer(s) will output only low frequency signals so you can get a clearer sound image.

Level

Cut-off frequency

 

Frequency (Hz)

1 Press (MENU).

2 Press M or m repeatedly until “SUB

LPF” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , to select the desired cut-off frequency.

Each time you press < or ,, the frequency changes as follows:

62 Hz y 78 Hz y 99 Hz y 125 Hz y 157 Hz y off

5 Press M or m to adjust the volume.

The volume level is adjustable by 1 dB steps from –12 dB to +12 dB.

Tip

When you lower the volume all the way down, “– dB” appears and the cut-off frequency is disabled.

6 Press (ENTER).

After the frequency setting is complete, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

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Other adjustable items (CDXM670/M620 only)

The following items can be adjusted:

HPF (High pass filter) — to select the cut-off frequency to “off,” “78 Hz,” or “125 Hz.”

LPF (Low pass filter) — to select the cut-off frequency to “78 Hz,” “125 Hz,” or “off.”

Loud (Loudness) — to enjoy bass and treble even at low volumes. The bass and treble will be reinforced.

1 Press (MENU).

To set A.Scrl, press (MENU) during CD/MD playback.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until the desired item appears.

3 Press , to select the desired setting

(Example: “on” or “off”).

4 Press (ENTER).

After the mode setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode.

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

Tip

You can easily switch among categories by pressing M or m for 2 seconds.

Other Functions

You can also control the unit (and optional CD/ MD units) with a optional rotary commander.

RM-X5S (supplied with CDX-M770 only)

Using the rotary commander

First, attach the appropriate label depending on how you want to mount the rotary commander. The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls.

SOUND

DSPL

MODE

MODE

DSPL

SOUND

Inserting the supplied lithium battery

x

+ side up

Tip

For information on lithium battery, refer to “Notes on lithium battery” (page 31).

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By pressing buttons

Turn the dial to change the direction of infrared rays. (RM-X5 only)

(ATT) (SOUND)

(SOURCE)

(MODE)

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

(DSPL)

 

 

 

(OFF)

 

 

Rotate the VOL control

 

 

to adjust the volume.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press

To

 

 

 

 

 

 

(SOURCE)

Change source

 

 

 

(radio/CD/MD*1/TV*1)

 

 

(MODE)

Change operation

 

 

 

(radio band/CD unit/MD*1

 

 

 

 

 

 

unit/TV band*1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(ATT)

Attenuate sound

 

 

 

 

 

 

(OFF)*2

Stop playback or radio

 

 

 

reception

 

 

 

 

 

 

(SOUND)

Adjust the sound menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DSPL)

Change the display item

 

 

 

 

*1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is connected.

*2 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for 2 seconds to turn off the clock indication after turning off the ignition.

By rotating the control

SEEK/AMS control

Rotate and release to:

Skip tracks.

Tune in stations automatically.

Rotate, hold, and release to:

Fast-forward/reverse a track.

Find a station manually.

By pushing in and rotating the control

PRESET/DISC control

Push in and rotate the control to:

Receive preset stations.

Change the disc*.

* When an optional CD/MD unit is connected.

Tip

You need to push in and rotate the control each time you select a preset station and a disc.

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of controls is factory-set 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.

Rev Nor

Set the Rev/Nor-select switch to “Rev.”

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Quickly attenuating the sound

(With the rotary commander or the card remote commander)

Press (ATT) on the rotary commander or card remote commander.

“ATT on” appears in the display 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).

Selecting the spectrum analyzer

The sound signal level is displayed on a spectrum analyzer. You can select a display for 5 patterns (A-1, A-2, B-1 to B-3), or the automatic display mode and “off” where all the patterns appear.

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(radio, CD, or MD).

2 Press (MENU).

3 Press M or m repeatedly until “SA” appears.

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select the desired setting.

5 Press (ENTER).

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Changing the sound and display settings

— Menu

The following items can be set:

Set Up

Clock (page 9)

Beep — to turn the beeps on or off.

Multi language (language selection) — to change the display language to English, French, Spanish.

P.Out 4.0V/5.5V— to change the pre-out of the power amplifier to 4.0V or 5.5V. Selectable only when the unit is turned off. (CDX-M770 only)

Display

D.Info (Dual Information) — to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (on). Functions only when SA is not set to B-1 – B-3.

SA (Spectrum Analyzer) (page 25) — to change the display pattern of the equalizer display.

M.Dspl (Motion Display) — to turn the Motion Display mode on or off.

Select “on” to show decoration lines in the display and activate Demo display.

Select “off” to deactivate the Motion Display.

Dimmer — to change the brightness of the display.

Select “Auto” to dim the display only when you turn the lights on.

Select “on” to dim the display.

Select “off” to deactivate the Dimmer.

Contrast — to adjust the contrast if the indications on the display are not recognisable because of the unit’s installation position.

A.Scrl (Auto Scroll)

Select “on” to scroll all automatically displayed names exceeding 8 characters.

When Auto scroll is set to off and the disc/ track name is changed, the disc/track name does not scroll.

Sound (CDX-M670/M620 only)

HPF (High pass filter) (page 23)

LPF (Low pass filter) (page 23)

Loud (Loudness) (page 23)

Play Mode

Local on/off (Local seek mode) (page 14)

Select “on” to only tune into stations with stronger signals.

Mono on/off* (Monaural mode) (page 14)

Select “on” to hear FM stereo broadcast in monaural. Select “off” to return to normal mode.

*This function cannot change the TV sound setting if the optional TV tuner is connected.

IF Auto/Wide (page 14)

1 Press (MENU).

To set A.Scrl, press (MENU) during CD/MD playback.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until the desired item appears.

3 Press , to select the desired setting

(Example: “on” or “off”).

4 Press (ENTER).

After the mode setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode.

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

Tip

You can easily switch among categories by pressing M or m for 2 seconds.

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Labeling a Motion Display

You can label a Motion Display with up to 64 characters to appear when the unit is turned off. Labels will scroll in the display in the M.Dspl 1 mode (the display remains lit even when the power is off).

1 Press (OFF).

CD/MD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on).

2 Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until “Name Input” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

4 Enter the characters.

1Press (DSPL) to select the character type.

A t a t 0 t A

2Press M*1 repeatedly to select the desired character.

A t B t C t ... x t y t z t 0 t 1 t 2 ... t ! t t # ... t *2 t A

*1 For reverse order, press m.

*2 (blank space)

3Press , after locating the desired character.

If you press <, you can move back to the left.

4Repeat steps 1 to 3 to enter the entire sentence.

5 Press (ENTER).

Tips

Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a sentence.

To erase all sentences, press (ENTER) for 2 seconds after step 4-2.

Connecting auxiliary audio equipment (CDX-M770 only)

You can connect auxiliary audio equipment to this unit with the AUX IN connector.

Selecting auxiliary equipment

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“AUX.”

Adjusting the volume level

You can adjust the volume for each connected audio equipment.

1 Press (MENU).

2 Press M or m repeatedly until “AUX Lebel” appears, then press (ENTER).

3 Press M or m to select the desired volume level, then press (ENTER).

The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps from –6 dB to +6 dB.

4 Press (ENTER).

To deactivate “AUX-A” in the music source display

1 Press (OFF).

CD/MD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on).

2 Press (MENU).

3 Press M or m repeatedly until “AUX-A on” appears.

4 Press < or , to select “AUX-A off.”

5 Press (MENU).

To restore the indication, select “AUX-A on.”

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TV/Video (optional)

You can control an optional TV tuner and TV monitor with this unit.

Notes

The unit does not assign TV channels with weak signals. If only a few TV channels with strong signals can be received, some number buttons will remain empty.

When a preset number is indicated on the display, the unit starts assigning TV channels to buttons from the one currently displayed.

Watching the TV

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV” or “AUX” appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the desired TV band.

TV1 t TV2 t AUX

Watching a video

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV” or “AUX” appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select

“AUX.”

Play the video.

Storing TV channels automatically

The unit selects the TV channels with the strongest signals and assigns them to number buttons in order of their frequency.

Caution

If tuning in a station while driving, use “A.Memory” (Automatic Memory) to prevent accidents.

1 Select “TV” (see “Watching the TV” on page 28).

2 Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until “A.Memory” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

The unit assigns TV channels to the number buttons in order of their frequency.

A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Storing only the desired TV channels

You can assign up to 12 channels (6 each for TV1 and TV2) to the number buttons in the order of your choice.

1 Select “TV” (see “Watching the TV” on page 28).

2 Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in the TV channel you want to assign to each number button.

3 Press and hold the desired number button ((1) to (6)) until you hear a small beep.

The number button indication and “MEM” appear in the display.

Note

If you try to assign another channel to the same number button, the previously assigned channel will be erased.

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Storing the TV channel names

Follow the steps in “Storing station names” (page 15).

Displaying the TV or radio station names

Press (LIST) during TV or radio reception.

Example: When receiving the FM1 band

FM 1

1 WC B S

2 WB L S

3WK T U

4WR K I S S

51 0 1 . 9

61 0 2 . 7

1 Preset numbers

2 Stored station names

3 Frequencies*

*If the name of a station is not assigned to number buttons, the frequency of that station will be displayed instead.

To turn off the list display on the TV monitor, press (LIST).

Notes

It may take a few moments before all indications appear in the display.

The current TV channel does not appear during list display.

The contents of preset memory cannot be listed when the unit is in Simultaneous Play mode (page 30).

Displaying the information stored on a disc

Press (LIST) during CD/MD playback.

Example: When CD unit 1 is selected

CD 1

1 S C H U B E R T

2 M O Z A R T

3B A C H

4L I S Z T

5C H O P I N

6

7******

8******

9?

1 0 ?

1 Disc numbers

2 Stored titles

3 No disc is loaded*1

4 No stored titles*2

5 TOC information has not yet been identified*3

*1 A blank space displayed next to a disc number represents an empty slot in the disc magazine.

*2 If a title is not registered, “******” is displayed. *3 If the disc information has not yet been read by the

unit, “?” is displayed.

To turn off the list display on the TV monitor, press (LIST).

Notes

It may take a few moments before all indications appear in the display.

The contents of preset memory cannot be listed when the unit is in the Simultaneous Play mode (page 30).

If the source is an MD, the stored track names will also be displayed.

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Watching the TV or video while listening to a CD or MD

— Simultaneous Play

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 the (–) side of (SEEK).

4 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD” or “MD.”

5 Press the (+) side of (SEEK).

6 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select a

“TV” or “AUX (video).”

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, 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 (OFF) or Z(eject) on a CD/MD unit while the unit is in Simultaneous Play mode, Simultaneous Play is canceled.

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