Sony CDX-M9900 Operating Instruction

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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

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Warning

– –

–

Welcome !

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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(With optional unit)

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD,”

“MD,” or “M S *” appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the

desired unit appears.

Playback starts.

* MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1.

Cautions when connecting MGS-X1 and MD unit(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 w a nt to play an MD un it , pr ess (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 playing back a disc with non-audio CD data/MP3 file

If a disc with non-audio CD data/MP3 file is inserted: – in the case of this unit, “Disc 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,

“Disc 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 to the optional CD/MD unit.

Display items

Information on the disc/album/track currently selected is automatically displayed. If the AutoScroll function is set to on, text information exceeding 16 characters will be scrolled. Positions of display items differ depending on the selected face pattern. For details, See “Selecting the face pattern ” on page 22.

When “Skin1” is selected.

A B C

When “Skin2” is selected.

A D C

When “Skin3” is selected.

A DB

A Source/Unit number* B Disc name*2/Artist name/Album (folder)

name*

/Track (file) name*3/ID3 tag

information*

C Function and mode status

BBE:BBE MP

: Shuffl e playback

: Repeat playback

:ATT LP2: LP2 playback* LP4: LP4 playback*

4 4

:DSO

:EQ7

D :Disc number/ :Album number*

:Track number/Elapsed pl aying time,

Current status/Message

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*1 Available only when two or more optional CD (MD)

units are connected.

*2 Only when the disc has been labeled by this unit

using the Disc Memo function.

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

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

Scrolling the text inf ormati on

— Auto Scroll

Set “Auto Scroll” in “Display” to “ON.”

To cancel scrolling the text information, set to “OFF.”

Notes

• Some characters cannot be displayed.

• For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very

many cha racters, some information may not be displayed or scroll.

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

Notes on MP3

• When playing MP3 with ID3 tag, the ID3 tag information (artist nam e/album name/track name) is displayed.

• This unit can read ID3 tag version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4.

• Some characters and signs cannot be displayed (appear as “ x”). The maximum number of displayable characters for an album (folder) name/ track (file) is 50 (Romeo) or 32 (Joliet); ID3 tag 30 characters (1.0 and 1.1) or 50 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4).

• The ID3 tag character codes comply with ASCII and ISO 8859-1 standards. Joliet format discs can only be displayed in ASCII. Incompatible characters will be displayed as “ x.”

• 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.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat

You can select:

• Track — to repeat the current track.

•Album*

•Disc*

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

To return to normal play mode, press (1) (REP) repeatedly to select “OFF.”

Tip

You can also select the repeat play mode by using the main menu. During playback, press (MENU), then set “Repeat” in “PlayMode” to the desired playback mode.

album.

— to repeat the tracks in the current

— to repeat the tra cks in the current

disc.

units are connected.

During playback, press (1) (REP) repeatedly until the desired playback mode appears.

Repeat Play starts.

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Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle

You can select:

• Album*

• Disc — to play the tracks on the current disc in

• Magazine*

•ALL*

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

*3 Available only when one or more optional CD units,

T o return to normal play mode, press (2) (SHUF) repeatedly to select “OFF.”

Note

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

Tip

You can also select the shuffle play mode by using the main menu. During playback, press (MENU), then set “Shuffle” in “PlayMode” to the desired playback mode.

— to play the tracks in the current

album in rand om order. random order. optional CD (MD) un i t in random order.

— to play the tracks in the current

— to play all the tra c ks in all the connected CD (MD) units (including this unit) in random order.

units are connected. or two or more optional MD units are connected.

During playback, press (2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired playback mode appears.

Shuffle Play starts.

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo

You can label each disc with a custom name of up to 16 characters. As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes priority over any original CD TEXT information.

Caution

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

1 Start playing a disc you want to label. 2 Press (MENU). 3 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“Edit,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“Name Edit,” then press (ENTER).

5 Enter the characters.

1 Press < or , repeatedly to select

the desired character, then press (ENTER).

2 Repeat step 1 to enter entire name.

T o move the cursor, select “C” or “c,” then press (ENTER). To delete the entered character, select “BS,” then press (ENTER).

3 To finish, press < or , repeatedly

to select “END,” then press (ENTER).

6 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

Note

To finish labeling in step 5, be sure to select “END” then press (ENTER), otherwise the Disc Memo will not be stored.

Tips

• Simply overwrite or enter a blank space to correct or erase a character.

• The Disc Memo can store up to 50 disc names in the memory of this unit (When 50 disc names are already stored, “Name Edit” does not appear in the menu).

• The Disc Memo will be stored in the memor y of this unit, and the CUSTOM FILE functions of the CD unit connected are not available with this unit.

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Erasing the Disc Memo

— Name Delete

1 During playback, press (MENU). 2 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Edit,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Name Delete,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Select,” then press (ENTER).

The stored names appear.

5 Press M or m repeatedly to select th e

desired name to delete, then press (ENTER).

The confirmation display appears.

6 Press < or , to select “YES,” then

press (ENTER).

“Complete” appears, and the name is deleted.

7 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

T o dele te a ll the d isc names, s elect “ALL” in step

Note

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

Tips

• In step 3, if there is no Disc Memo, the display will return to the previous display automatically.

• If all the Disc Memo is deleted in step 6, the display will return to the previous display automatically.

Locating a disc by name

— Disc List (With an optional CD unit, or an MD unit)

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

discs*

1 During pl ayback, press (MENU). 2 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“List,” then press (ENTER).

The Disc List appears.

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the

desired di sc, then press (ENTER).

Playback starts.

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

assign a name for a CD (page 17).

*2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when

you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD TEXT function.

Note

In the case of CD TEXT discs and MDs, some characters cannot be displayed.

or for CD TEXT

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Radio

The unit can store up to 6 st at ions per band (FM1, FM2, FM3 , AM 1, and AM2).

Caution

When tuning in statio ns w hile driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

Display items

Information on the station/frequency currently selected is automatically displayed. Positions of display items differ depending on the selected face pattern. For details, see “Sel ecting the face pattern” on page 22.

When “Skin1” is selected.

Storing stations automatically

— BTM (Best Tuning Memory)

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

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

desired band.

3 Press (MENU). 4 Press < or , repeat edly to select

“Edit,” then press (ENTER).

5 Press < or , repeat edly to select

“BTM,” then press (ENTER).

Stations with the strongest signals are stored. To cancel storing, press (ENTER) while storing the statio ns .

6 Press (MENU).

The display returns to th e normal display.

Notes

• If only a few stations can be received due to weak

signals, some stored preset numbers will retain their former settings.

• The unit starts storing stations from the preset

number currently selected.

A B C

When “Skin2” is selected.

A D C

When “Skin3” is selected.

A DB

A Source/Band num ber B Station name* C Function and mode status

ST: Stereo reception mode

:ATT

:DSO

:EQ7

D :Preset numb er/Frequency, Current status/

Message

* Only when the station name has been assigned.

See “Storing station na mes” on page21.

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Receiving the stored stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

desired band.

Radio reception of the desired band starts.

Operation by the card remote commander: To

Stop radio reception

Receive stored stations –Preset search

Search stations –Automatic tuning

Specify frequencies –Manual tuning

Operation by the main unit: To

Stop radio reception

Receive stored stations –Preset search

Search stations –Automatic tuning

Specify frequencies –Manual tuning

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

direction.

Tip

If automatic tuning stops too frequently, set “Local” in “PlayMode” to “ON. ” Only the stations with relatively strong signal will be tuned in (Local seek mode).

Press (OFF).

Press (1) to (6). Press M/m [until the desired station].

Press </, [until the desired station].

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

Press (OFF).

Rotate the R dial [until the desired station].

Press (ENTER) once, then rotate the R dial* [until the desired station].

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

If FM stereo reception is poor

— Mono

Set “Mono” in “PlayMode” to “ON.”

The sound improves, but become s monaura l.

To restore stereo reception, set to “OFF.”

Note

If interference occurs, this unit will automatically narrow the range of 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, set “IF Switch” in “PlayMode” to “WIDE.” Note that some interference may occur in this setting. For details, see “PlayMode menu” on page 38.

• If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set “DSO” in “Sound” to “OFF” (page 30).

Storing only desired stations

You can manually prese t th e desired stations on any chosen pr eset memory.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

desired 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 seconds until “Memory” appears.

The number of the button yo u pressed is displayed, and then the selected station is assigned to this number and stored.

Note

If you try to store another station on the same stored number, the previously stored station will be erased.

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Storing station names

— Station Memo

You can assign a name of up to 16 characters to each radio station. The name of the station currently tuned in is displayed automatically.

Storing the station names

1 Tune in a station whose name you

want to store.

2 Press (MENU). 3 Press < or , repeat edly to select

“Edit,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeat edly to select

“Name Edit,” then press (ENTER).

5 Enter the characte rs.

1 Press < or , repeatedly to select

the desired character, then press (ENTER).

2 Repeat step 1 to enter entire name.

T o mo v e the curs or , s elec t “C” or “c,” then press (ENTER). To delete the entered character, select “BS,” then press (ENTER).

3 To finish, press < or , repeatedl y

to select “END,” then press (ENTER).

6 Press (MENU).

The display returns to th e normal display.

Note

To finish storing a station name in step 5, be sure to select “END” then press (ENTER), otherwise the station name will not be stored.

Tips

• Simply overwrite or enter a blank space to correct or erase a ch aracter.

• Y ou cannot store more than 50 station names (When 50 station names are already stored, “Name Edit” does not appear in the menu).

Erasing the station name

— Name Delete

1 During radio reception, press (MENU). 2 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“Edit,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“Name Delete,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“Select,” then press (ENTER).

The stored names a ppear.

5 Press M or m repeatedly to select the

desired name to delete, then press (ENTER).

The confirmation display appears.

6 Press < or , to select “YES,” then

press (ENTER).

“Complete” appe ars, and the name is dele t ed.

7 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

To delete all the stored station names, select “ALL” in step 4.

Tips

• In step 3, if there is no station name, the display will return to the previous display automatically.

• If all statio n na m es ar e d ele t ed i n ste p 4, th e di sp l ay will return to the previous display automatically.

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Tuning in a station through a list

— Preset List

You can select a preset stat i on easily from the list.

1 During radio reception, press (MENU). 2 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“List,” then press (ENTER).

The Preset List* appears.

*If no name is assigned to the station, only the

frequency appears.

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select th e

desired station, then press (ENTER).

The display returns to the normal display.

Image Settings

The setting items available i n th e m enu differ depending on the selected display pa ttern. For details on the display patterns, see “Selecting the display mode and display pattern” on page 11.

Selecting the face pattern

— Skin

You can select the face p at tern for displaying information on playback/radio rece pt ion. Positions of display items differ depending on face patterns.

1 Press (MENU). 2 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Display,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Skin,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired pattern, then press (ENTER).

5 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

Tip

For details on the display items, see “Display items” on page 15 and 19.

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Setting the character color

— Char Color

You can select a character color to contrast against backgroun d i m ages.

Selecting the character color

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

“Display,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , repeat edly to select

“Char Color,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired color, then press (ENTER).

Each time you pr ess < or ,, the color changes as follows: White y Green y Pink y Yellow y Purple y Black y Custom y Blue y White

5 Press (MENU).

The display returns to th e normal display.

Adjusting the character color

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

“Display,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“Char Color,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“Custom,” then press (ENTER).

The RGB edit display appears.

5 Adjust the color levels.

1 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“R”(Red), “G”(Gr een) or “B”(Blue).

2 Press < or , repeatedly to adjust

the color level, then press (ENTER).

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust all

the color levels.

The confirmation disp la y appears after adjusting “B,” then press (ENTER).

6 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“YES,” then press (ENTER).

“Complete” appears, and the display r et urns to the main menu. To return to the former color levels, select “NO,” then press (ENTER).

7 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

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Changing the display image automatically

— Auto Image

You can change the display image automatically at a specified speed.

1 Press (MENU). 2 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Display,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Auto Image,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired speed, “FAST,” “MIDDLE,” or “SLOW,” then press (ENTER).

5 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

T o cancel the image change, select “OFF” in step

Selecting the effect pattern

— Effect

The moving patterns appear as visual effects.

1 Press (MENU). 2 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Display,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Effec t,” then pres s (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired pattern, then press (ENTER).

5 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

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Selecting a wallpaper

— Wallpaper

You can set the image as a wallpaper.

Selecting the wallpaper

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

“Display,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , repeat edly to select

“Wallpaper,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeat edly to select

“Select,” then press (ENTER).

5 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired image, then pr ess (ENTER).

6 Press (MENU).

The display returns to th e normal display.

Changing images automatically

Selecting the images to be displayed

You can select:

• USER – to display user stored images in sequence.

• ALL – to display pre-stored /u se r store d ima ge s in sequence.

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

“Display,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“Wallpaper,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“Arrange,” then press (ENTER).

5 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“USER” or “ALL,” then press (ENTER).

6 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

Note

“Arrange” in the menu can not be selected when no user images are stored.

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

“Display,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , repeat edly to select

“Wallpaper,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeat edly to select

“Auto,” then press (ENTER).

5 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired speed, “FAST,” “MIDDLE,” or “SLOW,” then press (ENTER).

6 Press (MENU).

The display returns to th e normal display.

T o cancel the image change, select “OFF” in step

Setting a panorama image

— Panorama

You can sele ct a panorama image as a w allpaper which scrolls automatically.

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

“Display,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“Panorama,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeated ly t o sel ect t he

desired image, then press (ENTER).

5 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

Note

Panorama size images cannot be stored. Only prestored panorama images are available.

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Selecting the aspect ratio

— Aspect

You can deform or clip out images to fit the screen size wit h the aspect ratio sel ected.

1 Press (MENU). 2 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Display,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Aspect,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired image mod e.

Each time you press < or ,, the image type changes as fol l ows:

When “Video full” or “Video & Spectrum Analyzer” is se le ct ed. Standard2 y Standard1 y Wide2 y Wide1 y Cinema2 y Cinema1

When “Video & Capture” or “Video & Slideshow” is selected. Standard3 y Wide3 y Cinema3

To adjust the image position

Cinema and Wide type images can be scrolled up or down by pressing M or m.

5 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

Note

Depending on the selected image mode (aspect ratio), display characters may not be displayed correctly.

Display patterns and image types

The following image types are available depending on the selected display pa tterns in the Video mode.

When “Video & Spectrum Anal yzer” or “Video full” is selected.

Standard1:

An image with an aspect ratio of 4 to 3.

Wide1:

An image with an aspect ratio of 16 to 9.

Cinema1:

An image with an aspect ratio of 2.35 to 1

Standard2:

An image with an aspect ratio of 4 to 3, with only the left and right sides of the image being enlarged to fill the display.

Wide2:

An image with an aspect ratio of 16 to 9, with only the left and rig ht sides of the image being enlarged to fill the display.

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Cinema2:

An image with an aspect ratio of 2.35 to 1, with only the left and right sides of the image being enlarged to fill the display.

Turning off the display characters

— Auto Clear

You can turn o ff the text information automatically to enjoy images. The text information appears only when the source, disc, album, or track currently selected is changed.

When “Video & Capture” or “Video & SlideShow” is selected.

Standard3:

An image with an aspect ratio of 4 to 3, with only the left and right sides of the image being enlarged to fill the area for the Capture and Slide show mode.

Wide3:

An image with an aspect ratio of 16 to 9, with only the left and right sides of the image being enlarged to fill the area for the Capture and Slide show mode.

Cinema3:

An image with an aspect ratio of 2.35 to 1, with only the left and right sides of the image being enlarged to fill the area for the Capture and Slide show mode.

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

“Display,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“Auto Clear,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press (ENTER) repeatedly to select

“ON.”

5 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

To restore display characters, sel ect “OFF” in step 4.

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Storing the images

— Snapshot

You can store maximum 100 images from the auxiliary equipm ent connected.

1 Press (SCREEN) repeated ly to se lect

the Video mode.

2 Press (IMAGE) repeatedly to select the

Video & Capture mode (page 12).

For details on changing the aspect rati o, see “Selecting the aspect ratio” on page 26.

3 Start playing images on the aux iliar y

equipment.

4 Press (CAPTURE) when the desi red

image appears.

Deleting the stored image

— Picture Delete

You can delete unnecess ary stored images.

1 Press (MENU). 2 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Edit,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Picture Delete,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Select,” then press (ENTER).

5 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired image to delete , then pr ess (ENTER).

The confirmation disp la y appears.

6 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“YES,” then press (ENTER).

“Complete” ap pears, then the display returns to the previous display. T o cancel deleti ng the image, press an y butto n during proc ess.

“Complete” appears, then the image is stored on the un it.

Notes

• This unit is compatible with the P AL and NTSC color system connected auxiliary devices.

• T o change the color system of the unit, set “Video” in “Setup” to “PAL” or “NTSC.”

• Do not turn off the unit while storing the i mag e, otherwise the image may not be stored.

• The stored image is limited to private use only. Use for public and profit purposes require permission of the cop yright holders.

• Stored images may differ from the original aspect ratio, or some characters may not be displayed correctly due to compression or elongation.

To del ete all th e store d image s, select “ALL” in step 4.

Notes

• You cannot delete the pre-stored images in this unit.

• Confirm the image you want to delete. Once you

have deleted an image, it cannot be restored.

• Do not turn off the unit during process, or the image will not be deleted completely.

• It takes a while to delete all the stored images.

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Selecting the start-up image

— Opening

You can select an image for the start-up sc reen.

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

“Edit,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , repeat edly to select

“Opening,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired image, then pr ess (ENTER).

“Complete” appears, then the display returns to the previous display.

5 Press (MENU).

The display returns to th e normal display.

T o cancel the start-up image being selected, press < or , to select “YES,” then press (ENTER) in step 3.

Notes

• Only user stored images can be set as a start-up image.

• A previously selected start-up image keeps appearing when the unit is turned on, even though the image has been deleted by “Picture Delete” in “Edit.”

Sound Setting

Setting the BBE MP

— BBE MP

The BBE MP proc es s effec tively adds warmth and provides clear CD quality sound even from heavily compressed MP3 material.

During playback on this unit, press (5) (BBE MP) to s elect “BBE M P ON.”

To cancel the BBE MP, select “BBE MP OFF.”

Note

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

Tips

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

• You can also change the BBE MP setting by using the main menu. During playback on this unit, press (MENU), then set “BBE MP” in “PlayMode” to “ON” or “OFF.”

Quickly attenuating the sound

— ATT

Press (ATT) to select “ATT ON.”

To restore t he prev ious v olume le vel, s elect “ATT OFF.”

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).

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Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer

— DSO

If your speakers are i nstalled into the lower part of the doors, the so und will come from be l ow and may not be clear. The DSO (Dynami c Soundstage Organizer) function creates a more ambient sound as if there were speakers above th e dashboard (virtu al speakers). You can store the DSO setting for each source.

DSO mode and image of virtual speakers

*2 *1

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

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(radio, CD, MD, or AUX).

2 Press (MENU). 3 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Sound,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“DSO,” then press (ENTER).

5 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired mode, then press (ENTER).

To cancel the DSO mode, select “OFF.”

6 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

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” in “Sound” to “OFF.”

Tip

The sound effect of the DSO mode increases as the number increases.

*3 *2 *1

Setting the equalizer

— EQ7

You can select an equal i zer curve for 7 music types (Xpl od, Vocal, Club, Jaz z , NewAge, Rock, and Custom). You can adjust a different equalizer setting fo r each source.

Selecting the equalizer curve

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(radio, CD, MD or AUX).

2 Press (MENU). 3 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Sound,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“EQ7,” then press (ENTER).

When changing the equalizer curve, select “Select,” then press (ENTER).

5 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired equ alizer curve, then press (ENTER).

6 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

To cancel the equalizer curve, select “O FF,” in step 5.

Note

While DSO is activated, equalizer settings are automatically adjusted for best overall effect.

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Adjusting the selected equalizer curve

You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for frequency and l evel.

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(radio, CD, MD or AUX).

2 Press (MENU). 3 Press < or , repeat edly to select

“Sound,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeat edly to select

“EQ7,” then press (ENTER).

5 Press < or , repeat edly to select

“Tune,” then press (ENTER).

6 Adjust the equalizer curve.

1 Press < or , repeatedly to select

the desired frequency.

Each time you press < or ,, the frequency changes as follows: 62Hz y 157Hz y 396Hz y 1000Hz y 2510kHz y 6340Hz y 16000Hz

2 Press M or m repeatedly to adjust

the level, then press (ENTER).

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

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust all

the frequencies.

The confirmation display appears after adjuting “16000Hz,” then press (ENTER).

7 Press < or , to selec t “Y ES,” then

press (ENTER).

“Complete” appears, then the display returns to the main menu.

8 Press (MENU).

The display returns to th e normal display.

Adjusting the bass and treble

— Bass/Treble

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(radio, C D, MD or AUX).

2 Press (MENU). 3 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“Sound,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“Bass” or “Treble,” then press (ENTER).

5 Press < or , rep eat edly to adjust

the level, then press (ENTER).

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

6 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

T o restore the factory preset, select “Initialize” in step 5.

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Adjusting the front and rear volume

— Balance/Fader

You can adjust the v o lume bala nce between right and left speakers (B alance), and front and rear speakers (Fader).

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(radio, CD, MD or AUX).

2 Press (MENU). 3 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Sound,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Balance” or “Fader” then pr ess (ENTER).

To adjust the balance between righ t an d left speakers, select “Balance.” To adjust the balance between fron t a nd rear speakers, select “Fader.”

5 Press < or , repeatedly to adjust

the balance, then press (ENTER).

6 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

Adjusting the cut-off frequency for the front/rear speaker s

— HPF (High pass filter)

To match the characteristics of th e installed speaker system, you can select the cut-off frequency of the speakers.

Cut-off frequency

Level

off

Frequency (Hz)

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(radio, CD, MD or AUX).

2 Press (MENU). 3 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Sound,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“HPF,” th en pr ess (ENTER).

5 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired cut-off frequency, then press (ENTER).

Each time you press < or ,, the frequency changes as follows: OFF y 78Hz y 125Hz

6 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

To cancel the cut-off frequency, select “OFF” in Step 5.

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Adjusting the subwoofer volume

— Sub Woofer

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(radio, CD, MD or AUX).

2 Press (MENU). 3 Press < or , repeat edly to select

“Sound,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeat edly to select

“Sub Woofer,” then press (ENTER).

5 Press < or , repeat edly to adj ust

the volume level, then press (ENTER).

The volume level is adjusta bl e in 1 dB steps from –∞, –10 dB to +10 dB.

6 Press (MENU).

The display returns to th e normal display.

Tip

“–∞” appears when the volume level is below –10 dB.

Adjusting the cut-off frequency for the subwoofer(s)

— LPF (Low pass filter)

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

Cut-off frequency

Level

off

Frequency (Hz)

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(radio, C D, MD or AUX).

2 Press (MENU). 3 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“Sound,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“LPF, ” t hen press (ENTER).

5 Press < or , repeated ly t o sel ect t he

desired cut-off frequency, then press (ENTER).

Each time you press < or ,, the frequency changes as follows: OFF y 125Hz y 78Hz

6 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

To cancel the cut-off frequency, select “OFF” in Step 5.

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Setting the loudness

— Loudness

The bass and treble will be reinforced to enjoy clear sound at low volume .

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(radio, CD, MD or AUX).

2 Press (MENU). 3 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Sound,” then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Loudness.”

5 Press (ENTER) repeatedly to select

“ON.”

6 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

To cancel the loudness, select “OFF ” i n st ep 5.

Connecting auxiliary audi o equipment

The AUX IN (external audio input) terminals on this unit are also used as the BUS AUDIO IN (audio in p ut) terminals. You can listen to the sound f rom 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 cannot select “AUX.”

Selecting auxiliary equipment

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select “AUX.”

Adjusting the volume level

— AUX Level

You can adjust the volume for each connected audio equipment.

1 Press (MENU). 2 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“Sound,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , repeatedly to select

“AUX Level,” then pres s (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to adjust

the volume level, then press (ENTER).

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

5 Press (MENU).

The display returns to the normal display.

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Other Functions

Setting the custom function

— Custom

You can set one of desired functions to the CUSTOM button so as to perform the function easily. The functions listed below are assignable: Screen - changes th e display mode (page 12). Mode - changes t he band number or playback unit. ATT - attenuates the soun d quickly (page 29). Capture - stores the image at the moment the shutter clicked (page 28). Image - changes th e display pattern of th e display mode select ed (page 12).

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

“Custom,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired function to assign, then press (ENTER).

Each time you pr ess < or ,, the function changes as follows: Screen y Mode y ATT y Capture y Image y Scree n

4 Press (MENU).

The display returns to th e normal display.

Initializing the unit

— Initialize

If you initialize the unit, all additionally stored images are eras ed, and the unit returns to the factory preset condition. The items listed below are initialized.

Setup (Contrast, Dimmer, Video,

Commander),

Edit (Name Edit, Name Delete, Picture

Delete, Opening),

Display (Skin, Cha r Co lo r, Auto Ima g e, Effect, Wallpaper, Panorama, Aspect, Auto Clear, Auto S c roll),

Custom, Brightness of the Video mode

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

“Setup,” then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“Initialize,” then press (ENTER).

The confirmation display appears.

4 Press < or , rep eat edly to select

“YES,” then press (ENTER).

“Complete” appears, then the disp la y returns

to the previous display. To cancel initializing, press (MENU).

Notes

• Do not turn off the unit while initializing.

• Initialization takes time depending on the volume of

images stored.

• Note that you cannot restore an image once you

have initialized.

• You cannot delete the pre-stored images in this unit.

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Menus and items

Items in the menus differ depending on the source and display pattern in the display mode selected. The following items can be set:

List menu

• Di sc List - displays the di sc name list (page 18).

• Preset List - displays the station name list (page 22).

List

Disc List Preset List

Display menu

• Sk in - changes the face pattern (page 22).

• Char Color - changes the color of display characters (p age 23).

• Auto Image - changes the duration for displaying images ( page 24).

• Effect - changes the moving pat t erns as visual effects (page 24).

• Wallpaper - selects the image as the wallpaper (page 25).

• Panor ama - selects the pano rama images as the wallpaper (page 25).

• Aspect - changes the image ratio (page 26).

• Aut o Clear - turns off the displa y characters on the display (page27).

• Auto Scroll - scrolls long text information (page 16).

Display

Skin 1*

Char Color

Auto Image

Effect

Wallpaper

Panorama Aspect

Auto Clear ON

Auto Scroll

* The default setting

2 3

Custom Blue White* Green Pink Yellow Purple Black

OFF* FAST MIDDLE SLOW

1* 2 3

Select Auto FAST

MIDDLE SLOW OFF*

Arrange

ALL*

USER

OFF* ON OFF*

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Edit menu

• Name Edit - assigns names to disc s, or stations

(page 17, 21).

• N ame Delete - deletes th e disc name or station

name assigned (page 18, 21).

• Opening - selects the image as the start-up

screen (page 29).

• Picture Delete - deletes the stored image

(page 28).

• BTM - stores stations automatically (page19).

Edit

Name Edit Name Delete

Opening Picture Delete

BTM

Select ALL*

Setup menu

• Clock - sets the clock and th e calender

(page 13).

• Contrast - adjusts the contrast of the display.

• Initialize - restores the factory preset condition

(page 35).

• Dimmer - adjusts the brightness of the display.

– Select “AUT O” to d im th e dis pla y only when

you turn the head lights on. – Select “ON” to dim the display. – Select “OFF” to restore the brightness.

• Beep - turns the beep on or off.

• Video - change s the color system to PAL or NTSC.

• Commander - changes the operative directions of the rotary commander. – Select “Normal” to use the rotary commander

as the factory-se t position.

– Select “Reverse” when you mount the rotary

commander on the right side of the st eering column.

Setup

Clock Contrast Initialize Dimmer

Beep

Video

Commander

* The default setting

OFF ON AUTO* ON*

OFF* OFF NTSC* PAL Normal* Reverse

Sound menu

• DSO - sets the DSO mode (page 30).

• EQ7 - adjusts the equalizer curve settings (page 30).

• Bass - adjusts the bass level (page 31).

• Treble - adjusts the treble level (page 31).

• Balance - adjusts the right and left speaker volume (page 32).

• Fader - adjusts the front and rear speaker volume (page 32).

• Sub Woofer - adjusts the volume level of the subwoofer (page 33).

• HPF (High pass filter) - selects the cut-off frequenc y of the front/rea r spe akers (page32).

• LPF (Low pass filter) - selects the cut-off frequenc y of the subwoofer (page 33).

• AUX Level - adjusts the volume level of connected auxiliary equipment (page 34).

• Loudness - reinforces the bass and treble (page 34).

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Sound

DSO

EQ7

Bass Treble Balance Fader Sub Woofer HPF

AUX Level Loudness

* The default setting

OFF* DSO 1 DSO 2 DSO 3 Select

Tune Initialize

OFF* Xplod Vocal Club

Jazz NewAge Rock Custom

OFF* 78Hz

125Hz OFF*LPF 125Hz

78Hz

ON OFF*

Custom menu

• Sc re en - changes the displa y m ode (page 12).

• Mode - changes the band number or playbac k unit.

• ATT - attenuates the sound quic kl y ( page 29).

• Capture - stores the image at the moment the shutter clicks (page 28).

• Im age - changes the displ ay pattern of the display mode select ed (page 12).

Custom

Screen* Mode ATT Capture Image

* The default setting

PlayMode menu

• R epeat - changes the repeat playback mode (page 16).

• S huffle - changes the shuffle play back mode (page 17).

• BBE MP - improves digitally compressed sound (page 29).

• Mono - receives FM broadcast in monaural (page 20).

• L ocal - tunes in local sta tions.

• IF Switch - adjusts the reception freque ncy to eliminate noise. – Select “AUTO” to narrow the reception

frequency range automatically to mini mize noise.

– Select “WIDE” to widen the reception

frequency range to always hear broadcasts in stereo.

PlayMode

Repeat TRACK

ALBUM DISC OFF*

Shuffle

BBE MP

Mono

Local

IF Switch

* The default setting

ALBUM DISC

MAGAZINE ALL OFF*

ON* OFF

ON OFF* ON OFF* WIDE AUTO*

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Using the rotary commander

You can also control the unit (and optional C D / MD units) with a rotary commander (optional). First, attach the appropriate label depending on how you want to mount the rotary commander. The rotary commander works by pressin g buttons and/or rotating controls.

SEL

MODE

DSPL

By pressing buttons

DSPL

MODE

SEL

(ATT)

(MODE)

By rotating the control

SEEK/AMS control

Rotate and release to:

– Skip tracks.

To continuously skip tracks , rotate onc e and rotate again within 2 se conds 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

(SOURCE)

(DSPL)

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Press To

(SOURCE) Change the source

(Radio/CD/MD*

)/Power

on.

(MODE) Change operation

(Radio band/CD unit*

unit*

(ATT) Attenuate the sou nd. (OFF)*

Stop playback or ra di o reception/Power off.

(SEL)/(SOUND) (Not available) (DSPL) Select the display mo de

(This button works as the SCREEN button).

(OFF)

/MD

OFF

PRESET/DISC control

Push in and rotate the control to:

– Receive preset stations. – Change discs during CD ( M D ) p la yb ack* – Change albums*

*1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is

connected.

*2 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.

*3 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

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When an MP3 fil e is played, you ca n select an album using the rotary commander.

With this unit: To D o this

Skip albums –Album selection

With optional unit: To D o this

Skip discs –Disc selection

Skip albums –Album selection

Push in and rota t e [once for each album] the control. To continuo usly skip albums, push in and rotate (and hold) the control.

Push in and rota t e [once for each disc] the cont rol. To continuously skip discs, push in and rotate on ce and rotate again within 2 seconds (and hol d) the control.

1To enter Album selection

mode, push in, then rotate and hold the control. Within 2 seconds, proceed to step 2.

2Push in, then rotate

quickly and re peatedly , to skip albums one by one.

Additional Information

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stat ed 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 am perage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the uni t.

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Replacing the lithium battery

Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the co ndi tions of use.) When the batt ery bec omes wea k, th e rang e of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may p resent a risk of fire or explosion.

+ side up

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 t hey click.

Notes on lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor .

• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact .

• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery.

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

WARNING

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

Face the h ook inwards.

2 Pull the release keys t o unseat the

unit.

3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

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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 limit

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 outputs (fr ont/rear)

Inputs Telephone ATT control

Subwoofer output (mono) Power antenna relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal

terminal Illumination control terminal Parking brake input terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input/AUX IN terminal Antenna input termina l Video input terminal

Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz Loudness +8 dB at 100 Hz Power requirements 12 V DC car battery Dimensions

Mounting dimensions

Mass Approx. 1.6 kg Supplied accessories Card remote commander

Optional accessories Wired 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 chan ge without notice.

Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz +2 dB at 10 kHz (negative ground)

Approx. 178 × 50 × 187 mm (7 1/8 × 2 × 7 3/8 in)

(w/h/d) Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm

/4 × 21/8 × 6 1/2 in)

(7 (w/h/d)

(3 lb 8 oz) RM-X145A

Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel cover (1)

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

CDX-757MX CD changer (6 discs) CDX-T69 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-66XLP XM satellite radio recei ver XT-XM1 Mobile DVD Player DVX-11A Source selector XA-C30 AUX-IN selector XA-300

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Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going t hrough the checkl ist belo w, check the connection and operating procedur es.

General

The operation buttons do not function.

Press the reset button.

No sound.

• Ro ta te the L dial to adjust the volume .

• Cancel the ATT function.

• Set the fader control to the center position f or a 2-speaker system.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

• Th e reset button has been pre ssed. t Store again into the memory.

• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.

• Th e power connecting lead is not c onnected properly.

No beep sound.

The beep sound is canc el ed (page 37).

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

The display disapp ears if you press and ho ld (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 position.

The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s accessory power connec to r.

No power is being supplied to the unit.

• Ch eck the connection. I f everythin g is in order, check the fuse.

• Th e car does not have an ACC position. t Press (SOURCE) to turn on the unit.

The power is continuously supplied to the unit.

The car does not have an ACC position. t After turning off the ignition, be sure to

press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappe ars.

The power antenna does not extend.

The power antenna does not have a relay box.

CD/MD playback

Playback does not begin.

• Defective MD or dirty CD.

• 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 level 2 format, or th e Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format.

• The file extension “.MP3” is not added to the file name.

• Files are not stored i n M P 3 format.

Album name/track name/ID3 tag is not displayed correctly.

• A disc is not compliant with ISO9660 level

1. t Use a compliant disc.

• The unit can only display the letter codes, such as ASCII, half sized European letters (ASCII only for Joliet), and Shift-J IS . Lette r codes other than the above will not displ ay correctly.

MP3 files take longer to play back than others.

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 da t a can be added.

The sound skips from vibration.

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

• T he unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

The sound skips.

• Defective or dirty disc.

• The CD-R/CD-RW has been damaged.

“Name Edit” does not appear in the menu.

The number of disc names stored in this unit has reached 50.

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Radio reception

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.

• The br oadcast signal is too weak.

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

• Connect a power antenna con t rol lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s antenna booster. (Only if your car has a built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass.)

• Che ck the connection of the car antenna.

• The auto antenna will not go up. t Chec k t he connection of the power

antenna control lead.

• Check the frequency.

• When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises. t Set the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 30).

Automatic tuning is not possible.

• T he local seek mode is set to “ON.” t Set the local seek mode to “O FF”

(page 20).

• The br oadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning.

The “ST” indication flashes.

• Tune in the frequency accurately.

• The br oadcast signal is too weak. t Set to the monaural receptio n mode

(page 20).

A program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

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

(page 20).

Interference occurs during FM reception.

The wide mode is selected. t Set the IF mode to “AUTO” (page 20).

“Name Edit” does not appear in the menu.

The number of station names stored in this unit has reached 50.

Image storing

Images cannot be stored.

The number of images stored in this unit has reached 100. t Delete unnecess ar y i mages, and store

again.

Buttons and dials do not work while storing images.

The unit is in proces s for storing images. On ly disc eject, sound attenuate and volume control are available during this process. t Wait a moment until storing images is

complete.

The Video mode cannot be sele c ted.

• A video unit is not connected to the VIDEO IN terminal of this unit, or video signals are not being output fro m th e connected video unit.

• The color system of this unit does not conform to the vide o unit connected. t Set the color system to PAL or NTSC

according to the co nne cted video unit (page 37).

• Video signals fro m the video unit are not compatible with PAL or NTSC.

• The parking brake is not applied.

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Error displays/Messages

Error displays

(For this unit and optional CD/MD changers)

The following messages will be displayed, and an alarm will be heard.

Disc Blank

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

Disc Error

• A CD i s di r ty or i ns er te d upside down. t C lean or insert the CD correctly.

• A CD/ MD cannot play becaus e of some problem. t Insert another CD/MD.

Failure*

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

model to check the connection.

FAILURE*

When the XM tune r i s connected, storing an XM radio channel in to a preset failed. t Be sure to receive the channel that you

want to store, then try again.

High Temp

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

below 50° C (1 22°F).

NO Disc

No disc is inserted in the CD/MD u n it. t Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.

NO Magazine

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

Disc NO Music

A CD which is not a music file is inserted. t Insert a music CD.

Not Ready

The lid of the MD unit is open or the MDs are not inserted proper ly. t Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.

Offset

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

indication remains on in the display, consult your near es t Sony dealer.

Push Reset

• The unit cannot be operated because of some problem.

• The CD/MD unit canno t be ope rated becaus e of some problem. t Press the reset button on the unit.

* “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 up/Local Seek down

The Local Seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page20).

Sony CDX-M9900 Operating Instruction

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual