Sony CD-XM8805X User Manual

3-261-850-11 (1)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructi on s Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bot tom of the unit. Record these numbers in the spa ce provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this produc t.

Model 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 ma nua l de instalación/conexiones suministrado.

Serial No.

US FR ES

CDX-M8805X CDX-M8800

Warning

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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.

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

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

• MP3 file playback.

• CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added can be played (pag e 7).

• Discs recorded in Multi Sessio n can be pla ye d, depending on the recording method (page 8).

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

•ID3 tag*

version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4 information (displayed when an MP3 file is played).

• CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*

is played).

• Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X143A

• Optional controller accessories Wireless rotary commander RM-X6S Wired rotary commander RM-X4S

*1 This unit works with Sony products only. *2 ID3 tag is an MP3 file that contains information

about album name, artist name, track name, etc.

*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.

CAUTION

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

The “XM Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a Sony XM tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the XM tuner module. For instructions on XM tuner operation, please refer to the XM tuner module’s included instruction manual.

The BBE MP process improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3, by restoring and enchancing the higher harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP works by generating even-order harmonics from the source material, effectivel

recovering warmth, detail and nuance.

Table of Contents

Location of controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)

Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playing tracks in ra ndom order

— Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Locating a di sc by name

— List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit

Radio

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM). . . . . . . 15

Receiving the stored stations. . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 16

Storing station names

— Station Memo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Tuning in a station through a list

— List-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Other Functions

Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 20

Changing the BBE MP setting . . . . . . . . . . 20

Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 2 0

Changing the sound and display settings

— Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the equalizer (EQ7). . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer

(DSO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selecting the display mode and display

image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting auxiliary audio equipment . . . . 2 4

Additional Information

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

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

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

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Location of controls

Card remote commander RM-X143A

SCRL

DSPL

REP SHUF

EQ7 DSO

–

SEEK

OPEN/CLOSE

BBE MP PAUSE

MODE

DISC

SOURCE

–

DISC

ENTER

VOL

LIST

SEEK

ATTOFF

–

Refer to the pages listed for details.

a SCRL (scroll) button 12 b DSPL (display mode change) button

12, 14

c Number buttons

Radio: T o store stations/receive stored stations. CD/MD:

(1): REP 13 (2): SHUF 13 (6): PAUSE*

Sound: (5): BBE MP*

d EQ7 button 22 e MENU button

To display the me nus .

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

AUX*

) button

T o select the source.

g SEEK/AMS (</,) but tons

To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track/ tune in stations automatically, find a station manually/select a setting.

h SOUND button 18, 20

(DISC) (M):

to select upwards

(SEEK) (<):

to select leftwards

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

Note

If the display disappears by pressing (OFF), it cannot

DISC

SOURCE

–

SEEK

–

DISC

(DISC) (m):

to select downwards

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

For details on how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the lithium battery” on page 25.

i OFF (Stop/Power off) button

j VOL (+/–) buttons

To turn up or down the volume.

k OPEN/CLOSE button 10, 11 l MODE button

To change the operation.

m DSO button 23 n LIST (CAT)*

button 15, 18

o DISC (ALBUM) (M/m) buttons

To receive preset stations/change the disc* skip albums*

/select a menu .

p ENTER button

To ent er a se tting.

q A TT button 20

*1 Available only when playing back on this unit. *2 When an optional MD unit is connected. *3 Available only when an optional Sony portable

device is connected to AUX IN terminal of the unit. When you connect a Sony portable device and CD/ MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN selector.

*4 The CAT button is available only when the XM

tuner is connected.

*5 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected. *6 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

(SEEK) (,):

SEEK

to select rightwards

11, 18,

Main display side

Operation side

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OFF ATT

VOL

ENTER

SCRL DSPL

SOURCE

MODE

SOUND

DSO

The buttons on the unit share the same functions as those on the card remote commander.

a OPEN button 10, 11 b Main display window c IMAGE button 23 d qf Receptor for the car d re mo te

commander

e qa RESET button 9 f OFF (Stop/Power of f) button*

g VOL (–/+) button h ENTER button i DISC (AL BU M) (+/–) button j SOURCE button

EQ7

CDX-M8805X/M8800

LIST CATMENU

l SCRL (scroll) button m DSPL (display mode change) button o ATT button p

CLOSE (front panel close) button

q MODE button r SOUND button s DSO button t SEEK/AMS (.m/M>) button u EQ7 button v MENU button w LIST (CAT)*

button

x Z (eject) button 11 y Sub display window

continue to next page t

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*7 Warning when installing in a car without an

ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch

After turning off the ignition, be sure to press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears.

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

*8 The CAT button is available only when the XM

tuner is connected.

Selecting a disc and album

Disc and album can be skipped using the DISC (ALBUM) (M/m) buttons.

(With this unit)

To Press

Skip albums* –Album selection

M or m [once for each album] To continuo usly skip albums, press and hold either button.

(With optional unit)

To Press

Skip discs –Disc selection

M or m [once for each di sc] To continuously skip discs, press once and press again within about 1 second (and hold) either button.

Skip albums* –Album selection

M or m [hold for a moment] and release. To continuo usly skip albums, press (and hold) within about 1 second of first releasing the button.

Precautions

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

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

Caution

While driving, do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature or any other functions which may divert your attention fro m the road.

If you have any questions or prob le ms concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please co ns ult your nearest Sony deale r.

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very dam p 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.

*9 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

Skipping tracks continuo usly

Press once either SEEK/AMS (< or ,) button, then press again within about 1 second and hold.

Notes on discs

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

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

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

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

• Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cle ani ng cloth. Wipe each disc from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benz ine, thinner , commerc ially available cleaners, or antis ta t ic spray intended for analog discs.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection

This product is de si gned to play back di scs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music di scs encoded with copyright protect io n ar e marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, th ere are so me that do not confo rm to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Notes on CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CDRWs (rewritable CDs)

This unit can play the following discs:

Type of discs Label on the disc

• Do not use any discs w i t h labels or stickers attached. The following malfunctions may result from using such dis cs: – Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or

sticker peeling off and jamm i ng t he eject mechanism).

– Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g.,

playback skippi ng, or no playback) due to heat shrinking of a st i cker or label causing a disc to warp.

• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this un i t. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

• You cannot play 8 cm (3 in) CDs.

Audio CD

MP3 files

• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment use d for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this unit.

• You cannot play a CD-R/CD- RW that is not finalized*.

• You can play MP3 files re corded on CDROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW s.

• A CD-R/CD-RW to which a session can be added can be pl ayed.

* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW

disc to be played on the audio CD player.

About MP3 files

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and fo rm at for compressing a sound sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of its original size. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not co m pr essed.

Notes on discs

You can play MP3 files reco rded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. The disc must be in the ISO 9660* level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format*

You can use a disc recorded in Multi Session*

*1 ISO 9660 Format

The most common international standard for the logical format of files and fold er s on a CD-ROM. There are several specification levels. In Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than 8 characters in the name, no more than 3 characters in the extension “.mp3”) and in capital letters. Folder names can be no longer than 8 characters. There can be no more than 8 nested folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names up to 31 characters long. Each folder can have up to 8 trees. For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format, make sure of the contents of the writing software, etc.

level 1 or

Notes

• With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and level 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly.

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

• If you put the extension “.mp3” to a file other than MP3, the unit cannot recognize the file prop er l y and will generate random noise that could damage your speakers.

• The following discs take a longer time to start playback. – a disc recorded with complicated tree structure. – a disc recorded in Multi Session. – a disc to which data can be added.

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

Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session

• When the first track of the first session is audio CD data: Only audio CD data of the first session is played back. Any data in subsequent sessions is skipped.

• When the first track of the first session is not audio CD data: – If an MP3 file is in the disc, only MP3 file(s) is

played back and other data is skipped. (Audio CD data is not recognized.)

– If no MP3 file is in the disc, “NO Music” is

displayed and nothing is played back. (Audio CD data is not recognized.)

*2 Expansion format

Joliet: The maximum number of characters for album (folder) names/track (file) names that can be displayed is 32 each. Romeo: The maximum number of characters for album (folder) names/track (file) names that can be displayed is 64 each.

*3 Multi Session

This is a recording m ethod that enables adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-o ut. A Multi S essio n CD is a CD having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single sess ion. CD-Extra: The format which records audio (audio CD data) as tra cks on session 1, and records data as tracks on session 2. Mixed CD: In this format, data is recorded as track 1, and audio (audio CD data) is recorded as track 2.

The playback order of the MP3 files

The playback order of the folders an d files is as follows:

Folder (album)

MP3 file (track)

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

Resetting the unit during use in subdisplay position

RESET button

Tree 1 (root)

Notes

• A folder th at do es no t in cl ud e an MP3 f i le i s ski pp e d.

• When you insert a disc with many trees, it takes a

longer time to start playback. We recommend that you make only 1 or 2 trees for each disc.

• Maximum folder number: 150 (including root folder and empty folders)

• The maximum number of MP3 files and folders that can be contained in a disc: 300 When a file/folder name contains many characters, this number may become less than 300.

Tip

To specify a desired playback order, before the folder or file name, input the order by number (e.g., “01,” “02”), then record contents onto a disc. (The order differs depending on the writing software.)

Tree 2

Tree 3

Tree 4

Tree 5

Notes

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

• After resetting the unit, press (OPEN/CLOSE) on the card remote commander to make sure the front panel opens and closes correctly once before operating further.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (MENU), then pr ess M or m

repeatedly until “Clock Adjust” appears.

1 Press (ENTER).

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press M or m to set the hour. 3 Press ,.

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press M or m to set the minute.

2 Press (ENTER).

The clock starts. Af ter the clock setting is complete, the display returns to normal play mode.

Tip

When Clock mode is set to “on,” the time is displayed (page 21).

CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)

In additi on to playi ng a CD with this unit, you can also control external CD/MD units.

Playing a disc

(With this unit)

1 Press ( O PEN/CLOSE) or (OPEN) on t he

unit and insert the disc (la bel ed side up).

Playback starts automatically.

2 Press ( O PEN /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

Pause*

(6) (PAUSE) Stop playba ck (OFF) Eject the disc (OPEN/CLOSE) or

(OPEN) then Z on the unit Skip tracks

–Automatic

(SEEK) (</,)

[once for each tr ack]

Music Sensor

Fast-forward/ reverse

(SEEK) (</,)

[hold to desired p o i nt ] –Manual Search

Skip albums* –Album selection

*1 Pause is available only when playing back on this

unit (when playing back on the optional unit, pause is not available). To cancel pause, press (6) (PAUSE) again.

*2 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

(DISC) (M/m)

[hold to desired p o i nt ]

To skip tracks continuously, press < or ,, then press again with i n about 1 secon d and hold.

Notes

• Before playing a track, this unit reads all track and

album information on the disc. Depending on the track structure, it may take more than a minute before playback begins. During this time, “Read” is displayed. Play will automatically start when reading is complete.

• Depending on the condition of the disc, it may not

play back (page 7, 8).

• While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if

< or , is pressed, playback skips to the last/first track of the disc.

• When the last track on the disc is over, playback

restarts from the first track of the disc.

• If you play a high-bit rate MP3 file such as 320 kbps,

sound may be intermittent.

(With optional unit)

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD” or “MD (MS*

).”

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the

desired un it appears.

Playback starts.

To Press

Skip discs –Disc selection

Skip albums* – Album selection

*1 MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1 *2 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

Cautions wh en co nn ec tin g M GS- X1 an d M D un it ( s)

This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit.

• When you want to play MGS-X1, press (SOURCE) to select “MS” or “MD.” When “MS” appears in the source display, MGS-X1 starts to play. When “MD” appears in the source display, press (MODE) to select “MS,” to start playback.

• When you want to play an MD unit, press (SOURCE) to select “MD” or “MS.” When your desired MD unit appears in the source display, it starts to play. When “MS” or another MD unit appears in the source display, press (MODE) to select your desired MD unit, to start playback.

Notes when pla ying ba ck a di sc with non-audi o CD data/MP3 file

If a disc with non-audio CD data/MP3 file is inserted: – in the case of this unit, “NO Music” appears in the

display, and the display becomes the clock display (CD playback stops).

– in the case of an optional MP3 compatible CD unit,

“NO Music” appears in the display and playback of the next disc starts.

– in the case of an optional CD unit, which is

incompatible with MP3, the disc will play back with no sound.

Note

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

(DISC) (M/m) [once for each disc]

(DISC) (M/m) [hold to desired point]

Display items

When the disc/album/track changes, any prerecorded title* automatically displayed. (If the A.Scroll (Auto Scroll) function is set to “on,” names exceeding 12 characters will be scr ol l ed (page 21).)

Displayabl e items

• Disc name*1/artist name*

• Album name*

• Track name*1*

• ID3 tag*

Source

of the new disc/album/track is

MP3*4/MDLP display*

MP3: MP3 playback LP2: LP2 playba ck LP4: LP4 playba ck

Clock

Notes

• Some characters cannot be displayed.

• For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very

many characters, information may not scroll.

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

Notes on MP3

• ID3 tag applies only to version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and

2.4.

• So me cha racter s and signs cannot be displayed (appear as “ s ”). The maximum number of displayable characters for an album (folder) name/ track (file) is 64 (Romeo) or 32 (Joliet); ID3 tag 30 characters (1.0, 1.1, 2.2 and 2.3) or 126 characters (2.4).

• In the following cases, elapsed playing time may not be displayed accurately. – when an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is

played.

– during fast-forward/reverse.

Tip

When the A.Scroll (Auto Scroll) function is set to “off,” and the disc/album/track is changed, the disc/album/ track name or ID3 tag does not scroll.

Disc number/ Album number*

Track number

Elapsed playing time

To Press

Switch display

(DSPL)

item Scroll display item (SCRL)

*1 When pressing (DSPL), “NO Disc Name” or “NO

Track Name” indicates that there is no Disc Memo (page 14) or prerecorded name to display.

*2 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name. *3 Only for MP3 files.

Only track name/artist name/album name in ID3 tag is displayed. When pressing (DSPL), “NO ID3 Tag” indicates that there is no ID3 tag to display.

*4 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *5 Available only when an optional MD unit with the

MDLP function is connected, and an MDLP disc is played.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can select:

• REP-Track — to repeat the current track.

•REP-Album* current album.

•REP-Disc* current disc.

*1 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *2 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 “REP-off.”

— to repeat the tracks in the

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play

You can select:

• SHUF-Album* current album in random order.

• SHUF-Dis c — to play the track s i n th e current disc in random order.

• SHUF-Changer* current optional CD (MD) changer in ra ndom order.

• SHUF-All* connected CD (MD) units (including this unit) in random orde r.

*1 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *2 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD)

changers are connected.

*3 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.

Shuffl e Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, select “SHUFoff.”

Note

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

— to play the tracks in the

— to play all the tra c k s in all the

Labeling a CD

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

You can label each disc wit h a custom name (Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters for a disc. If you la bel a CD , you can locate the disc by name (page 15).

1 Start playing the disc you want to label

in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function.

2 Press (MENU), then pr ess M or m

repeatedly until “Name Edit” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

4 Enter the characters.

1 Press M*

desired c haracter.

repeatedly to select the

Tips

• Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a character.

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

Viewing the Disc Memo

As a display item, the D is c Memo always takes priority over any ori gina l CD TEXT information.

To Press

View (DSPL) during CD/CD

Tip

To find out about oth er items that can be displayed, see page 12.

TEXT disc playbac k

Erasing the Disc Memo

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

t – t

*1 For reverse order, press m. *2 (blank space)

2 Press , after locating the desired

character.

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

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to ente r the

entire name.

... t *2 t A

5 Press (ENTER).

The unit returns to no rmal play mode.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD.”

2 Press (MODE) re peatedly to select the

CD unit storing the Disc Memo.

3 Press (MEN U), then press M or m

repeatedly until “Name Delete” appears.

4 Press (ENTER).

The stored names will appear.

5 Press M or m repeatedly to select the

disc name you want to erase.

6 Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.

The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.

7 Press (MEN U) twice.

The unit returns to normal play mode.

Notes

• When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased, the original CD TEXT infor mat ion is displ ayed.

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

• If you have already erased all of the Disc Memo, “NO Data” appears and the unit returns to normal play mode in step 4 or 6.

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (When connecting a CD unit with the CD TEXT/CUST OM FILE fun ction, or a n MD unit)

Y ou can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names*

discs*

*1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you

assign a name for a CD (page 14) 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 During playback, press (LIST) (CAT).

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.

Note

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

or for CD TEXT

Radio

The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, an d AM 2).

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 sta tions 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).

The unit stores stat i ons in the order of their frequencies on th e number buttons. A beep sounds whe n th e 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 < or , 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. For details, see “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 21.

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

If FM stereo reception is poor

Select monaural reception mode

For details, see “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 21. The sound improves, but bec om es 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.

Tips

• To always hear FM stereo broadcasts in stereo, you can change the IF Auto setting and widen the frequency signal reception. For details, see “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 21. Note that some interference may occur in this setting.

• If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to “OFF” (page 23).

Storing only the desired stations

You can manually prese t the desired station s on any chosen number butto n.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

the radio.

2 Press (MODE) re peatedly to select the

band.

3 Press < or , to tune in the station

that you want to store.

4 Press the desired number button ((1)

to (6)) for 2 secon ds until the preset number appears.

Note

If you try to st or e a no t her s t at io n o n t he same n um be r button, the previously stored station will be erased.

Storing station names

— Station Memo

You can assign a name to ea ch r adio station and store it in memory. The name of the station currently tuned in appears in the display. Y ou can assign a name usi ng up to 8 characters for a station.

Storing the station names

1 Tune in a station w hose 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.

1 Press M*

desired character.

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

t – t

*1 For reverse order, press m. *2 (blank space)

2 Press , aft er lo cat i ng th e desired

character.

repeatedly to select the

... t *2 t A

Erasing the station name

1 During radio reception, press (MENU),

then press M or m repeatedly until “Name Delete” appears.

2 Press (ENTER). 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 (MENU) twice.

The unit retu rns to normal radio receptio n mode.

Note

If you have already erased all of the station names, “NO Data” appears and the unit returns to normal play mode in step 2 or 4.

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

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the

entire name.

5 Press (ENTER).

The unit returns to n or m al radio reception mode.

Tips

• Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a

character.

• There is another way to start storing station names:

Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation by pressing (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds instead of step 5.

Tuning in a station through a list

— List-up

1 During radio reception, press (LIST)

(CAT).

The frequency or the na m e as si gned to the current station appears in the display.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until you find

the desired station.

If no name is assign ed to the selected stat io n, the frequency appears in the display.

3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the stati on.

Other Functions

You can also control the uni t (an d optional CD/ MD units ) with a rota ry comman de r (optional).

Using the rotary commander

First, attach the app ro priate label depending on how you want to mount the rot a ry commander. The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rota ti ng controls.

SOUND

MODE

DSPL

By pressing buttons

(SOUND)

DSPL

MODE

SOUND

(ATT)

(MODE)

(SOURCE)

(DSPL)

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Press To

(SOURCE) Change the source

(Radio/CD/MD*

(OFF)

/AUX*2)/

Power on

(MODE) Change operati on

(Radio band/CD unit*

unit*

)

(ATT) Attenuate the sound (OFF)*

Stop playback or ra dio reception/Power off

(SOUND) Adjust the sound settings (DSPL) Change the display item

(For 2 se c onds to scroll the display item)

OFF

/MD

By rotating the control

SEEK/AMS control

When an MP3 file is played, you can select an album using the rotary commander.

(With this unit)

To Do this

Skip albums – Album selection

Push in and rotate [once for each album] the control. To continuously skip albums, push in and rotate (and hold) the control.

Rotate and release to:

– Skip tracks.

To continuously skip tracks, rotate once and rotate again with i n 1 second and hold the control.

– 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 discs during CD (MD ) playback* – Change albums*

*1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is

connected.

*2 Available only when an optional Sony portable

device is connected to AUX IN terminal of the unit. When you connect a Sony portable device and CD/ MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN selector.

*3 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the

ignition key switch, after turning off the ignition, be sure to press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears.

*4 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

(With optional unit)

To Do this

Skip discs –Disc selection

Push in and rotate [once for each disc] the control. To continuously skip disc s, push in an d rotate once and rotate again within about 1 second (and hold ) the control.

Skip albums – Album selection

Push in an d rotate the control [hold for a moment ] and release. To continuously skip albums, push in and rotate again (and hold) wi th in about 1 second of first releasing the control.

Changing the operative direction

The operative directi on of controls is facto ry-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 direct io n.

Press (SOUND) for 2 seconds while pushing the VOL control.

Tip

You can also change the operative dire ction of these controls with the unit (page 21).

Adjusting the sound characteristics

Quickly attenuating the sound

You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader, and subwoofer volume.

1 Press (SOUND) repeatedly to select

the desired item.

Each time you press (SOUND), the item changes as foll ows:

BASS (bass) t TREBLE (treble) t BALANCE (left-right) t FADER (front-rear) SUB (subwoofer volume)

2 Adjust the level of a selected item by

pressing < or ,.

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

Note

Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.

Tip

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

Changing the BBE MP setting

The BBE MP process e ffectively adds warmt h and provides clear CD quality sound even from heavily compressed MP3 material.

During playback on this unit, press (5) (BBE MP) to select “BBE MP-on.”

Press (ATT).

“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).

To cancel the BBE MP, se le ct “B B E MP-off.”

Note

The BBE MP function is available only when playing back on this unit (when playing back on the optional unit, BBE MP is not available).

Tip

You can change the BBE MP setting only when playing back on this unit.

Changing the sound and display settings

— Menu

The following items can be set:

Setup

• Clock Adjust (page 10)

• Beep — to turn the beeps on or off.

• AUX-A (page 24) — to turn the AUX source

display on or off.

Display

• Clock (Clo ck Informatio n)*1 — to display the

clock and the play mode at the same time (on).

• A.IMG (Auto Image)*

through the display images of one or all display modes.

• Demo (Demonstration)*

demonstration display on or off. – Select “on” to activa te demonstration

display.

– Select “off” to deactivate the demonstration

mode.

• Info (Display Inf ormation)*

display items (depending on the source, etc.) at the bottom of the display wh ile a di spla y image is displayed: – Select “on” to display the displa y i te ms, and

by pressing (DSPL), the display item will change.

– Select “off” to not display any display items.

• 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* indications on the display are not recognizable because of the unit’s installatio n position.

• A.Scroll (Aut o Scroll) (page 12) – Select “on” to scroll automatically d isplayed

– When the Auto scroll function is set to “off”

*1 The items appear only in the main display window.

*2 When the unit is turned off. *3 “Contrast” appears only in the sub display window.

— to adjust the cont r ast if the

names exceeding 12 characters. and the disc/album/track is changed, the

disc/album/track name or ID3 tag does not scroll.

You can adjust the items only when the front panel is closed.

You can adjust “Contrast” only when the front panel is open.

(page 24) — to step

— to turn the

— to display the

Sound

• EQ7 Tune (page 2 2) — to adjust the equa li zer curve.

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

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

• Loudness — to e njoy bass and treble even at low volumes. The bass and treble will be reinforced.

• AUX Level (page 24) — to adjust the volume level of connected auxiliary equipment.

Receive Mode

• Local on/off (Local see k m ode) (page 16) – Select “on” to only tune into stations with

stronger signals.

• Mono on/off (Mon aural mode) (pag e 16) – Select “on” to hear FM stereo broa dcast in

monaural.

– Select “off” to return to normal m ode.

• IF Auto/Wide (page 16)

1 Press (MENU). 2 Press M or m repeatedly until the

desired item appears.

3 Press < or , to select the desired

setting (Example: “on” or “off”).

4 Press (ENTER).

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

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

Tip

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

Setting the equalizer (EQ7)

You can select an equalizer cu rve for 7 music types (Xplod, VOCAL, CLUB , JAZZ, NEWAGE, ROCK, CUSTOM), and OFF (equalizer off). You can store and adjust th e equalizer settings for frequency and level. You can store the EQ7 setting for each source.

Selecting the equalizer curve

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a desired

source.

2 Press (EQ7) repeatedly to select a

desired equalizer curve.

Each time you press (EQ7), th e item changes.

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

Adjusting the equalizer curve

1 Press (MEN U). 2 Press M or m repeatedly until “EQ7

Tu ne” appears, then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , to select the desired

equalizer curve , th en press (ENTER).

Each time you press < or ,, the item changes.

4 Select the desired frequency and level.

1Press < or , to select the des ir ed

frequency.

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

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

2Press M or m to adjust the desired

volume level.

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

To restore the facto ry-set equalizer c urve, press (ENTER) for 2 secon d s.

5 Press (ENTER).

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

Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO)

Selecting the display mode and display image

If your speakers are installed into the lower part of the doors, the so und will come from bel ow and may not be clear. The DSO (Dynamic So undstage Organizer) function creates a more ambient sound as if there were speakers in the dashboard (virtual speakers). You can store the DSO sett i ng for each source.

*3 *2 *1

*1 DSO 1 *2 DSO 2 *3 DSO 3 *4 DSO OFF

*3 *2

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a desired

source.

2 Press (DSO) to select “1, 2, 3” or

“OFF.”

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

Notes

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

• If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to “OFF.”

You can select from 3 different di splay modes. You can also select various display images in Wa llpaper mode (1-5), Spectrum analyzer mode (1-6) and Movie mode (1-3).

Note

The default setting of Auto Image mode is “A.IMG-All.” After a few seconds of releasing (IMAGE) on the unit, the unit returns to Auto Image mode. If you want to display a display image, set to “A.IMG-off” (page 24).

Selecting the display image

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a desired

source.

2 Press (IMAGE) on the unit repeatedly

to select the desired display image.

Example: Wallpaper mode

Each time you press (IMAGE) on th e uni t, t he display image changes as follows:

Wallpaper mode 1-5 t Spectrum analyzer mode 1-6 t Movie mode 1-3 t normal play mode

To cancel this mode, select normal pl ay mode.

continue to next page t

Selecting the Auto Image mode

Auto Image mode automatically steps (every 10 seconds) through the d ispla y image s of o ne or a ll display modes as follows:

• A.IMG-All — to shuff le repeatedly the display images in all display modes.

• A.IMG-SA — to step repeatedly through the display images of Spectrum analyzer mode.

• A.IMG-Movie — t o step repeatedly th rough the display images of Movie mode.

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a desired

source.

2 Press (MENU). 3 Press M or m repeatedly until “A.IMG”

appears.

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired setting.

5 Press (ENTER).

Connecting auxiliary audi o equipment

The unit’s AUX IN (external audio input) terminal on this unit is also used as the BUS AUDIO IN (audio input) terminal. You can listen to the sound f ro m your car speakers by connecting optional Sony portable devices.

Note

If you connect an optional Sony CD/MD unit, you cannot connect any portable devices and “AUX” will not appear in the display as a source. When you connect a Sony portable device and CD/ MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN selector.

Selecting auxiliary equipment

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select “AUX.”

T o cancel Auto Image mode, select “A.IMG-off.”

Tips

• During Auto Image mode, if you press (IMAGE) on the unit, the display image will change. After a few seconds of releasing (IMAGE) on the unit, this unit returns to the former Auto Image setting.

• If you set Info mode to “off,” no display items will appear (page 21).

Adjusting the volume level

You can adjust the volume for eac h connected audio equipment.

1 Press (MEN U). 2 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“AUX Level.”

3 Press (ENTER). 4 Press M or m repeatedly to select a

desired volume level.

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

5 Press (ENTER).

To deactivate auxiliary equipment in the source display

1 Press (OFF).

CD playback or radio r eception stops.

2 Press (MEN U). 3 Press M or m repeatedly until “AUX-A-

on” appears.

4 Press , to select “AUX-A-off.” 5 Press (MEN U).

T o r estore the indication, select “AUX-A-on.”

Additional Information

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

When replacing t he fuse, be sure to use on e 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 su ch a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Fuse (10 A)

Warning

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the u ni t.

Replacing the lithium battery

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

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Notes on lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should th e 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 w hen installing the battery.

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

WARNING

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

Removing the unit

1 Remove the protection collar.

1 Engage the release keys together

with the protection collar.

Orient the release key correctly.

2 Pull out the release keys to remove

the protection collar.

2 Remove the unit.

1 Insert both release keys together

until they click.

Face the hook inwards.

2 Pull the release keys to unseat the

unit.

3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

23.2 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.

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio 120 dB Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter Below measurable limi t

Tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 107.9 MHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable sensitivity 9 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 67 dB (stereo),

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz

69 dB (mono)

0.5 % (stereo),

0.3 % (mono)

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)

(sure seal connectors)

General

Outputs Audio output te r mi n a ls

Inputs Telephone ATT control

(front/rear) Subwoofer output terminal (mono) Power antenna relay control terminal Power amplifier cont ro l terminal

terminal Illumination control terminal BUS control input BUS audio input or AUX IN terminal Remote controller in put terminal Antenna input terminal

terminal

Tone controls Bass ±10 dB at 62 Hz Loudness +8 dB at 100 Hz Power requirements 12 V DC car battery Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 184 mm

Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm

Mass Approx. 1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz) Supplied accessori e s Parts for installation and

Optional accessories Wireless rotary commander

Optional equipment CD changer (10 discs)

Note

This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Treble ±10 dB at 16 kHz +2 dB at 10 kHz (negative ground)

/8 × 2 × 71/4 in)

(w/h/d)

/4 × 21/8 × 61/2 in)

(w/h/d)

connections (1 set) Card remote commander RM-X143A

RM-X6S Wired rotary commander RM-X4S BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2m)

CDX-757MX CD chang er (6 discs) CDX-T69 MD chang er (6 discs) MDX-66XLP XM Satellite R adio Receiver XT-XM1 Source selector XA-C30 AUX-IN Selector XA-300

Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your un it. Before going through the checklist below, check the connect i on and operating procedures.

General

No sound.

•Press (VOL) (+) to adjust the v olume.

• Cancel the ATT function.

• Set the fader contro l to the center posi tion for a 2-speaker syste m.

• You tr i ed t o pl ay back MP3 files with an optional CD unit which is incompatib le with MP3. t Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible

CD unit, such as the CDX-757MX.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

• The RESET button has been pressed. t Store again into the memory.

• The power lead or battery has been disconnected.

• The power connecting lea d is not connected properly.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is canceled (page 21).

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

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

• The display disappears if you press an d ho l d (OFF). t Press and hold (OFF) again until the

display appears.

Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes noise when the ignition key is in the ON, ACC, or OFF posit ion.

The leads are no t matched correctly wi th the car’s accessory power connect or.

No power is being supplied to the unit.

• Check the connect i on. If everything is in order, check the fuse.

• The car does not have an ACC position. t Press (SOURCE) (o r insert a disc) to turn

on the unit.

The power is continuously supplied to the unit.

The car does not have an ACC position.

The power antenna does not extend.

The power antenna does not have a relay box.

CD/MD playback

A disc cannot be loaded.

• Another CD is already loaded.

• The CD is forcibly inser te d upside down or in the wrong way.

Playback does not begin.

• Defective MD or dirty CD.

• CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized.

• You tried to play back a CD-R/CD-RW not designed for audio use.

• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not pla y due to its recording equipment or the disc condition.

MP3 files cannot be played back.

• Recording was not performed according to the ISO 9660 level 1 or lev el 2 forma t, or the Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format.

• The file extension “.mp3” is not added to the file name.

• Files are not store d i n MP3 format.

MP3 files take longer to play back than others.

The following discs ta ke a longer time to start playback. –a disc recorded with complicate d t ree

structure.

–a disc recorded in Multi Session. –a disc to which data can be added.

A disc is automatically ejected.

The ambient tempe ra t ur e exceeds 50°C (122°F).

The operation buttons do not function. CD will not be ejected.

Press the RESET button.

The sound skips from vi br a tion.

• The unit is installed at an angle of mor e than 45°.

• The unit is not installed in a sturdy pa rt of the car.

The sound skips.

Dirty or defect ive disc.

Radio reception

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

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

• Connect a power ante nna control lead (b l ue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of t he car’s antenna booster. (Only if your car has a built-in FM / AM antenna in th e rear/side glass. )

• Check the connect i on of the car antenna.

• The auto ant enna will not go up. t Check the connection of the power

antenna control lead.

• Check the frequency.

• When the DSO mode is on, th e sound is sometimes hampered by noises. t Set the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 23).

Automatic tuning is not possible.

• The local seek mode is set to “on.” t S et the local seek mode to “off”

(page 21).

• The broadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning.

The “ST” indication flashes.

• Tune in the frequency accura te l y.

• The broadcast signal is too weak. t S et to the monaural reception mode

(page 21).

A program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Canc el monaural recepti on m ode

(page 21).

Interference occurs during FM reception.

The wide mode is selected. t Set the IF mode to “IF-Auto” (page 21).

Error displays/Messages

Error displays

(For this unit and optional CD/MD changers)

The following indications will flash for about 5 seconds, and an a la rm sound will be heard.

Blank*

No tracks have been recorde d on an MD*2. t Play an MD with recorded tracks on it.

Error*

• A CD is dirty or inserted up si de down*2. t C lean or insert the CD correctly.

• A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem* t Insert another CD/MD.

Failure*3 (Illuminates until any button is pressed.)

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

model to check the connection.

FAILURE*3 (Illuminates for about 1 sec ond.)

When the XM tuner is connected, storing an XM radio channel into a preset failed. t Be sure to receive the channel that you

want to store, then try it again.

High Temp

The ambient temp er at ure is more than 50°C (122°F). t Wait until the temperature goes down

below 50°C (122°F).

NO Disc*

No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit. t Insert discs in th e C D/MD unit.

NO Magazine

The disc magazine is not i nserted in the CD unit. t Insert the magazine in the CD unit.

NO Music*

A CD which is not a music file is inserted in the MP3 playable CD unit. t Insert a music CD in the MP3 playable CD

unit.

Offset

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

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

Push Reset

The CD/MD unit ca nnot be operated becau se of some problem. t Press the RESET button on the unit.

*1 When the CD/MD changer is connected to the unit,

the disc number of the CD or MD appears in the display .

*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error

appears in the display.

*3 “Failure” (small case) and “FAILURE” (upper case)

are different messages.

If these solution s do not help improve the situation, consul t y our nearest Sony dealer.

Messages

Local Seek +/–

The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page16).

“” or “”

You have reached the beginning or the end o f the disc and you ca nnot go any furt her.

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