Sony CDX-M9900 Operating Instruction

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

3-265-745-11 (1)

Operating Instructi on s Mode d’emploi

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. CDX-M9900 Serial No.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. En ce qui concerne l’installati on et les connexions, consulter le manuel d’instal la tion/ raccordement fourni.

US FR

CDX-M9900

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.

CAUTION

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

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player.

FEATURING:

• Video input terminal provided for viewing video images .

• Store video images for various vi sual effects.

• MP3 file playback recorded on a di s c is possible.

• CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added can be played (pag e 8).

• Discs recorded in Multi Session (CD-Extra, Mixed CD, etc.) can be played, depending on the recording method (page 8).

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

•ID3 tag*2 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-X145A

• Optional contr olle r acc essory

Wired rotary commander RM-X4S Wireless rotary commander RM-X6S

*1 This unit works with Sony products only. *2 ID3 tag is an MP3 fil e that contains inf ormation

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.

For customers in the United States

This product contai ns m ercury. Disposal of this product may be regulated if sold in the United States. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your loc al authorities or the El ectronics Industrie s Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).

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.

About this manual

• Instructions in this manual describe how to use the functions by mainly using the card remote commander.

• Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual device.

The BBE MP process improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3, by restoring and enhancing 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

Basic operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Selecting the display mode and display

pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Getting Started

Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Setting the clock and the calendar

— Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)

Playing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Playing tracks re peatedly

— Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Playing trac ks in random orde r

— Shuffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Locating a disc by name

— Disc List* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit

Radio

Storing stations automatically

— BTM (Best Tuning Memory) . . . . . . .19

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

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Storing only desired stations . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Storing station names

— Station Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Tuning in a station through a list

— Preset List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Image Settings

Select ing the fac e pattern

— Skin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Setting the character color

— Char Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Changing the display image automatically

— Auto Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Selecting the effect pattern

— Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Selecting a wa l lpaper

— Wallpaper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Setting a panorama image

— Panorama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Selecting the aspect ratio

— Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Turning off the d i splay characters

— Auto Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Storing the im ages

— Snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Selecting the start-up image

— Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Sound Setting

Setting the BBE MP

— BBE MP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Quickly attenuating the sound

— ATT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organize r

— DSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Setting the equalizer

— EQ7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Adjusting the bass and treble

— Bass/Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Adjusting the front and rear volume

— Balance/Fader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Adjusting the subwoofer volume

— Sub Woofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Setting the loudness

— Loudness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting auxiliar y audio equipment . . . . 34

Other Functions

Setting the custom function

— Custom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Initializing the unit

— Initialize. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Menus and items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Additional Information

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Location of controls

Card remote commander RM-X145A

CAT

REP SHUF

SCREEN IMAGE

–

SEEK

BACK

OPEN/CLOSE

VOL

MODE

SEEK

–

TER

ATTOFF

BBE MP PAUSE

CAPTURE

DISC

SOURCE

DISC

–

a CAT*1 button b Number buttons

Radio: T o store/receive stations. CD/MD: To change playback m ode.

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

Sound: (5): BBE MP*

c SCREEN button

T o select the display mode.

d MENU button

To display the main menu.

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

AUX*

) button

T o select the source.

f </, (SEEK –/+) buttons

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

g BACK button

To return to a previous display.

h OFF button

To turn off the unit/sto p pl ayback or radio reception.

When selecting the item in the menus

(DISC) (M) :

to select upwards

(SEEK) (<):

to select leftwards

DISC

SOURCE

–

SEEK

–

DISC

(DISC) (m) :

to select downwards

SEEK

(SEEK) (,):

to select rightwards

Note

If the display disappears byCDX-M9900 pressing (OFF), 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 41).

i VOL (+/–) buttons j OPEN/CLOSE button

To open/close the front panel/To eject a disc when loaded.

k CAPTURE button

To store images.

l IMAGE button

To select the display pattern.

m MODE button

To change the radio band/playback unit.

n M/m (DISC +/–) button

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

/select a menu .

o ENTER button

To decide an item/apply a setting.

p A TT button

To attenuate the sound.

*1 The CAT button is available only when the XM

tuner is connected.

*2 Available only when playing back on this unit. *3 When an optional MD unit is connected. *4 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.

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

SOURCE

OFF

VOL

ENTER

CUSTOM

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

a SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD/

AUX*

) button

To select the source.

b OFF (Stop/Power of f) button

To turn off the unit/stop playback or radio reception.

c Display window d ENTER button

CD/MD/Radio: To change the functions of the R dial. Menu: To decide an item/apply a setting of the menu item.

e Z (Open/Close) button

To open/close the front panel/To eject a disc when loaded.

f L (Left) dial

To adjust the volume.

g CUSTOM button

CD/MD/Radio/AUX: To perform the function assigned. Menu: To return to a previous display.

h Receptor

To receive signals from the card rem ote commande r or wireless rotary command er.

i Reset button

To reset the unit.

CDX-M9905X

j MENU button

To display the main menu for settings and adjustments.

k R (Right) dial

CD/MD/Radio: To select the desired radio station, track,

album*

or disc*3. Menu: To select an item.

Note on using the L/R dials

Before using the L/R d ia ls , push in and release them first. Push in again when storing after use.

*1 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.

*2 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *3 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected.

Warning

When installing in a car without an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch

After turning off the ig niti on, be su re to pre ss and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears. Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.

Precautions

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

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

• Do not use the Disc Memo feature while driving, or perform any ot her function which could divert your attention from the road.

If you have any quest ions or proble m s concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please co nsult your nearest Sony dealer.

On safety

• Comply with the Traffic Laws in your country.

• For your safety, the images from VI D EO IN turns off automatically when the parking brake is not applied.

Preventing an accident

The images appear only after you park the car and set the parking brake. When the car starts moving, the images coming from the VIDEO IN automatically disappear after displaying the following caution. The images on the display are turned off, but CD/MP3 sound can be he ar d.

Do not operate the unit or watch the display window while driving.

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.

Notes on LCD display

• Do not push the LCD display st rongly. It may cause injury or damage the display.

• B ri ght points of light (red, blue, or green) or black dots may appear on the LCD display. This is not a malfunction. The LCD is made with high-precision technology and more than

99.99 % of the pict ure element is intact. However, tiny elements of the picture may show the above symptoms.

Notes on discs

• To keep discs clean, do n ot touch the surface. Handle a disc by its edge.

• Keep yo ur 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 dashboard s/ rear trays.

• 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.

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• Do not use any discs with la bels 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 jamming the eject mechanism).

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

playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to warp.

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

• You cannot play 8 cm (3 in) CDs.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection

This product i s designed to pla y back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encode d w ith copyright protect io n are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not confor m 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

Audio CD

MP3 files

• So me CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for it s r ec o r di ng 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 recorded on CD ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.

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

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

disc to be pl ayed on the audio CD player.

About MP3 files

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and fo r m at for compressing a sound sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of its original size. Sounds outside the ran ge of human hearing ar e compressed while t he sounds we can hear are not compressed.

Notes on discs

You can play MP3 files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. The disc must be in the ISO 9660* level 2 format, or Joliet or Rom eo in the expansion format. You can use a disc recorded in Multi Session*

ISO 9660 Format

The most common international standard for the logical format of files and folders 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 ch ar acters 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 n a m es up to 31 character s long. Each folder can have up to 8 trees. For Joliet or Romeo in th e expansion format, make sure of the contents of the writing software, etc.

Multi Session

This is a recording method 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-out. A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session. CD-Extra: The format which records audio (audio CD data) as tracks on session 1, and records data as tra cks on session 2. Mixed CD: In this format, data is recorded as track 1, and audio (audio CD data) is recorded as track 2.

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 properly 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.

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 is played back. Non-audio CD data/MP3 file information (track number, time, etc.) is displayed with no sound.

• 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) play

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

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

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

The playback order of the MP3 files

The playback order of the folders a nd files is as follows:

Folder (album)

MP3 file (track)

Tree 1 (root)

Notes

• A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.

• Maximum folder number: 150 (inc luding root folder

and empty folders).

• 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.

• Maximum number of trees that can be played: 8.

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

Basic operations

Main menu

You can set the various setting from the main menu. Setting items and functions are categorized into menus as follows:

List - Displaying the lists. Display - Settings for display images. Edit - Editting disc and station names/

Controlling stored contents.

Setup - Settings for the system of the unit. Sound - Settings for sound quality. Custom - Assi gni ng functions to the

CUSTOM button.

PlayMode - Settin gs for playback and rad io reception. For details on menu items, see “Menus and items” on page 36.

Operation by the main unit:

ENTER

1 During playback or radio reception,

press (MENU).

The main menu appears.

2 Rotate the R dial to select th e desired

menu item, then press (ENTER).

As you rotate the R di al , the item changes as

follows:

List y Display y Edit y Setup y

Sound y Custom y PlayMode

3 Rotate the R dial to select th e desired

setting item, then press (ENTER).

4 Rotate the R dial to select th e desired

setting, then press (ENTER).

R dial

MENUCUSTOM

5 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

During the men u operation: To return to the previous display, press (CUSTOM). To cancel the menu selection, pres s (MENU).

Tip

Depending on the selected item, press (ENTER) repeatedly to select “ON” or “OFF” in step 3, then press (MENU) to return to the normal display.

Operation by the card remote commander:

OPEN/CLOSE

253

BBE MP PAUSE

CAPTURE

MODE

DISC

SOURCE

SEEK

–

DISC

ENTER

BACK

CAT

REP SHUF

SCREEN IMAGE

–

SEEK

BACK

1 During playback or radio reception,

press (MENU).

The main menu appears.

2 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired menu item, then press (ENTER).

Each time you press < or ,, the item changes as follows: List y Display y Edit y Setup y Sound y Custom y PlayMode

3 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired setting item, then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired setting, then press (ENTER).

5 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

During the men u operation: To return to the previous display, press (BACK). To cancel the menu selection, pres s (MENU).

Tip

Depending on the selected item, press (ENTER) repeatedly to select “ON” or “OFF” in step 3, then press (MENU) to return to the normal display.

Shift menu

The R dial functions i n various ways depending on the shift menu selected.

Operation by the main unit:

ENTER

R dial

Selecting the display mode and display pattern

You can enjoy visual effects in various combinations by selecting the display patterns in the display mod es. Each display mode has several display pattern s, and visual effects of these patterns can be customized.

Operation by the card remote commander:

1 During playback or radio reception,

press (ENTER) repeatedly until the desired shift menu appea rs.

Shift menu*

Each time you pr ess (ENTER), the shift menu changes as follows: During playback: AMS+/–* t AMS+/–*

During radio reception: PRESET+/–* MANUAL+/– t PRESET+/–*

*1 Shift menus disappear in 8 seconds if no *2 Available only when no shift menu is displayed.

*3 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *4 Available only when an optional CD/MD unit is

*5 To stop searching, rotate the R dial in the

t ALBUM+/–*3 t DISC+/–*4

t SEEK+/–*5 t

operation is performed.

connected. reverse direction.

2 Rotate th e R dial to sel e ct the desi red

operation.

Custom function

You can a ssi gn on e of t he fu ncti ons in th e cust om menu to the CUSTOM button to perform the function easily.

BBE MP PAUSE

CAPTURE

DISC

SOURCE

–

DISC

OPEN/CLOSE

253

–

MODE

SEEK

ENTER

IMAGE

SCREEN

CAT

REP SHUF

SCREEN IMAGE

SEEK

BACK

1 During playback or radio reception,

press (SCREEN) repeatedly to select the desired display mode.

Each time you press (SCREEN), the display mode changes as fol l ows: Standard mode t Spectrum An al yzer mode t Movie mode t Video mode t Standard mode

2 Press (IMAGE) repeatedl y to sele ct th e

desired display pattern.

The display pattern changes depending on the selected displa y m ode.

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CUSTOM

During playback or radio reception, press (CUSTOM).

For details on assigning the function, see “Setting the custom function” on page 35.

Display modes and display patterns

The following display patterns are selectable depending on the displa y mode, a nd setting items in the menu differ depend in g on the selected display pattern. For de tails on setting the dis pl ay patterns in the Standar d m ode and Video mode, see page 22 to 29.

Standard mode*

Displays images and/or pre-stored visual effects with various information. Example: Wallpaper & Effect

Example: Panorama & Effect

The display pattern changes as follows: Effect t Wallpaper t Wallpaper & Effect t Panorama t Panorama & Effect t Effect

Spectrum Analyzer mode*

Displays pre-stored animated patte rns with various information. Example: Type-A

The display pattern changes as follows: Space Producer* Type-C t Type-D t Space Produc er*

t Ty pe-A t Type-B t

Video mode*

Displays video images and/or pre-stored spectrum anal yzers with va rious informati on. Example: Video & Spectrum Analyze r

The display pattern changes as follows: Video full t Video & Spectrum Analyzer t Video & Capture t Video & Sl i deshow

Notes

• The Video mode is available when the video unit is connected to the VIDEO IN terminal, and signals are output from the video unit connected.

• Video images appear only when the parking break is applied.

• Make sure that the color system of this unit is set to “P AL” or “NTSC” according to the video unit connected. When the color system of this unit does not conform to the video unit, the Video mode is not available.

• This unit conforms to the PAL and NTSC color system. Video images from an equipment not compatible with PAL and NTSC may not be displayed.

Tip

When A UX is s el ec ted a s a so ur c e in t he Video mode , you can adjust the brightness of the display in 1 step from –5 to +5 by rotating the R dial.

*1 You can change the images in sequence

automatically. For details, see “Changing the display image automatically” on page 24.

*2 Space Producer is developed GUI feature in

Spectrum Analyzer mode, which produces music ambience on screen with color, size and movement of the objects.

Movie mode*

Displays pre-stored moving pictures with various information.

The display pattern changes as follows: Movie-1 t Movie-2 t ... t Movie-13

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Setting the clock and the calendar

— Clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or chan ging the connections, you must reset the unit. Press the reset butto n wi th a poin te d o bj ect, such as a ball-point pen. After pressing the reset bu tton, the start-up ima ge appears and the demonstration starts automatically.

Reset button

Note

Pressing the reset button will erase some stored contents such as the clock/calender settings in the memory of the unit.

Tips

• During the demonstration display, you can adjust the brightness of the display in 11 steps (from 0 to 10) by rotating the R dial.

• You can change the start-up image. For details, see “Selecting the start-up image” on page29.

1 Press (MENU). 2 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“Setup,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“Clock,” then press (ENTER).

4 Set the date and time.

1 Press M or m repeatedly to select

the month, then press (ENTER).

2 Follow the step 1 to set the da y, the

year, hour and minute.

The confirmation disp la y appears after setting the minute, then press (ENTER).

5 Press < or , to select “YES,” then

press (ENTER).

“Complete” appears, and the display r et urns to the main menu.

6 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

Note

If your car has no ACC position, turn on the unit first, then set the clock and the calendar.

Tips

• “am” or “pm” toggles automatically depending on the time you set.

• You can set the year from 2004 to 2099.

CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)

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

Playing a disc

(With this unit)

Press Z to open the front panel, and insert the disc (labele d si de up ).

The front panel cl oses and playback starts automatically.

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

Note

The front panel closes automatically after the caution alarm sounds.

Operation by the card remote commander: To

Pause* Stop playback Press (OFF). Eject the disc Press (OPEN/CLOSE). Skip tracks*

–Automatic

Music Sensor

Fast-forward/ reverse –Manual Search

Skip albums* –Album selection

Skip discs –Disc selection

Press (6) (PAUSE).

Press </, [once for each tr ack].

Press </, [hold until the de si red point].

Press M/m [hold until the de si red album].

Press M/m [once for each d is c].

Operation by the main unit: To

Stop playback Press (OFF). Eject the disc Pre ss Z. Skip tracks

–Automatic Music

Rotate the R dial [until the desired track].

Sensor

Skip albums* –Album selection

Press (ENTER), then rotate the R dial [until the desired album].

Skip discs –Disc selection

Press (ENTER), then rotate the R dial [until the desired disc].

*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 To skip tracks continuously, press < or ,, then

press again and hold within about 2 seconds.

*3 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

Notes

• There is a delay for a few seconds after pressing Z before the disc is ejected, while the data in the disc is being read.

• If you press Z on the front panel to eject a disc and leave it in the slot, the disc protective function will work. The ejected disc will be automatically pulled into the slot 15 seconds after being ejected.

• Do not apply excessive pressure to the front panel (especially when it is open), as this may cause a malfunction.

• Depending on the recording method used on the disc, it may take a minute or m or e be fore playing the first track.

• 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 has finished, playback restarts from the first track of the disc.

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