FM/AM Compact Disc
Player
AUTOESTEREO PARA
DISCO COMPACTO
Operating Instructions
M an ua l d e i n st ru cc io n es
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual
de instalación/conexiones suministrado.
To store the desired station on each number
button.
SEEK
CDX-R3000
BTM
SENS
EQ3
SHUFREP
o Frequency select switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “Frequency select switch” in the
Installation/Connections manual.
p SENS/BTM button 11, 12
q REP button 10
r SHUF button 10
s Receptor for the card remote
commander
* Warning when installing in a car without
an ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition switch
After turning off the ignition, be sure to press
and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display
disappears.
Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this
causes battery drain.
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Card remote commander RM-X114
(optional)
DSPLMODE
+
PRESET
LIST
+
DISC
MENU
–
SEEK
SOUND
SOURCE
DISC
PRESET –
+
VOL
+
SEEK
–
ENTER
ATTOFF
–
The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
a DSPL button
b MENU button*
c SOURCE button
d SEEK (–/+) buttons
e SOUND button
f OFF button
g VOL (+/–) buttons
h MODE button
i LIST button*
j DISC*/PRESET (+/–) buttons
k ENTER button*
l ATT button
Precautions
• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight,
allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
• Power aerial will extend automatically while
the unit is operating.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in this
manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture
condensation may occur inside the lenses and
display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit
will not operate properly. In such a case, remove
the disc and wait for about an hour until the
moisture has evaporated.
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit or discs.
* Not available for this unit
Note
If the display disappears by pressing (OFF), it 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
For details on how to replace the battery, see
“Replacing the lithium battery” on page 16.
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Notes on discs
• To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface.
Handle the disc by its edge.
• Keep your discs in their cases or disc
magazines when not in use.
• Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature.
Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a
dashboard/rear tray.
• Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky
ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning
when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin
the disc.
• Before playing, clean the discs with a
commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe
each disc from the centre out. Do not use
solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended
for analogue discs.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs
• You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CDRWs (rewritable CDs) designed for audio use
on this unit.
Look for these marks to distinguish CD-Rs/
CD-RWs for audio use.
These marks denote that a disc is not for audio
use.
• Do not use any discs with labels or stickers
attached.
The following malfunctions may result from
using such discs:
– 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 unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do
not use such discs.
• You cannot play 8 cm CDs.
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• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the
equipment used for its recording or the
condition of the disc) may not play on this unit.
• You cannot play a CD-R/a CD-RW that is not
finalized*.
* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW
disc to be played on the audio CD player.
Getting Started
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, or
after replacing the car battery or changing the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Remove the front panel and press the RESET
button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint
pen.
RESET button
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
If you connect an optional amplifier and do not
use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be
deactivated.
1 Press (OFF)*.
CD playback or radio reception stops (the key
illumination and display remain on).
* If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on
the ignition switch, be sure to tur n the unit off by
pressing (OFF) until the display disappears to
avoid car battery drain.
2 Press , then pull it off towards you.
(OFF)
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Notes
• If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned
on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent
the speakers from being damaged.
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and its display window.
• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked
car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
Tip
When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
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Attaching the front panel
Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the
unit as illustrated and push the left side into
position until it clicks.
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Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.
The hour indication flashes.
1Press the volume +/– button to set
the hour.
2Press (SEL).
The minute indication flashes.
3Press the volume +/– button to set
the minute.
2 Press (DSPL).
The clock starts. After the clock setting is
completed, the display returns to normal play
mode.
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To eject the disc
CD Player
Playing a disc
1 Open the shutter.
2 Insert the disc labelled side up.
Playback starts automatically.
3 Close the shutter.
1 Open the shutter.
2 Push down the shutter.
The disc is ejected.
Notes
• While ejecting or inserting a disc, do not close the
shutter. The disc may be caught and damaged.
• A disc may be ejected if you open the shutter
forcefully.
• While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if
(SEEK) (–) or (SEEK) (+) is pressed, playback skips
to the last/first track of the disc.
• When the last track on the disc is over, playback
restarts from the first track of the disc.
Tip
A disc can be played with the shutter opened or
closed.
If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “CD” appears to start playback.
ToPress
Stop playback(OFF)
Skip tracks
– Automatic
Music Sensor
Fast-forward/
reverse
– Manual Search
(SEEK) (–/+)
(./>)
[once for each track]
(SEEK) (–/+)
(m/M)
[hold to desired point]
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Display items
The following items can be displayed.
Source
Track number
ToPress
Switch display item (DSPL)
Displayable items
• Elapsed playing
time
•Clock
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
The current track will repeat itself when it
reaches the end.
During playback, press (REP) until
“REP” indicator appears in the
display.
“REP” indicator is displayed.
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, press (REP)
again.
Playing tracks in random
order
— Shuffle Play
You can select to play the tracks in the disc in
random order.
During playback, press (SHUF) until
“SHUF” indicator appears in the
display.
“SHUF” indicator is displayed.
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Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, press (SHUF)
again.
Radio
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
Storing stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals within the selected band, and stores them
in the order of their frequency.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press (SENS) (BTM) for 2 seconds.
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
• If only a few stations can be received due to weak
signals, some number buttons will retain their former
settings.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit
starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
Receiving the stored stations
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6))
on which the desired station is stored.
If preset tuning does not work
— Automatic tuning/Local Seek Mode
Automatic tuning:
Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to
search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat the operation until the desired
station is received.
Local Seek Mode:
If the automatic tuning stops too
frequently, press (SENS) (BTM)
repeatedly until “LCL” indicator
appears in the display.
“LCL” indicator is displayed.
Only the stations with relatively strong
signals will be tuned in.
To cancel the local seek mode, press (SENS)
(BTM) twice when receiving FM.
Note
When receiving AM, to cancel the local seek mode,
press (SENS) (BTM) (“LCL” indicator turns off).
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to
locate the approximate frequency, then press
(SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) repeatedly to fine adjust to
the desired frequency (manual tuning).
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If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press (SENS)
(BTM) repeatedly until “MONO”
indicator appears in the display.
“MONO” indicator is displayed.
Other Functions
You can also control the unit with a rotary
commander (optional).
Using the rotary commander
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
(“ST” disappears).
To return to normal radio reception mode, press
(SENS) (BTM) again (“MONO” indicator turns
off).
Storing only the desired
stations
You can manually preset the desired stations on
any chosen number button.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to tune
in the station that you want to store.
4 Press the desired number button ((1)
to (6)) for 2 seconds until “MEM”
appears.
The number button indication appears in the
display.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be erased.
First, attach the appropriate label depending on
how you want to mount the rotary commander.
The rotary commander works by pressing
buttons and/or rotating controls.
MODE
DSPL
SEL
SEL
DSPL
MODE
By pressing buttons
(SEL)
(SOURCE)
Rotate the VOL control
to adjust the volume.
PressTo
(ATT)
(DSPL)
(MODE)
(OFF)
(SOURCE)Change the source
(Radio/CD)/Power on
(MODE)Change radio band
(ATT)Attenuate the sound
(OFF)*Stop playback or radio
reception/Power off
(SEL)Adjust and select
(DSPL)Change the display item
OFF
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* 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.
By rotating the control
SEEK/AMS
control
Rotate and release to:
– Skip tracks.
– Tune in stations automatically.
Rotate, hold, and release to:
– Fast-forward/reverse a track.
– Find a station manually.
By pushing in and rotating the control
PRESET
control
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust the balance, fader, low pass filter
and subwoofer volume.
1 Press (SEL) repeatedly until “BAL,”
“FAD,” “LPF” or “SUB” appears.
Each time you press (SEL), the item changes
as follows:
1
LOW*
tMID*1 tHI*1 t
BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t
LPF (low pass filter)*
SUB (subwoofer volume)*
*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 15).
*2 When “SUB” is selected (page 14).
*3 The cut off frequency is adjustable to 78 Hz,
125 Hz or OFF.
*4 The volume level is adjustable between –10
and +10 steps. (Below –10, “ATT” is displayed.)
2 Press the volume +/– button to adjust
the selected item.
Note
Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.
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2*4
Push in and rotate the control to:
– Receive preset stations.
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of controls is factory-set
as shown below.
To increase
To decrease
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
the right hand side of the steering column, you
can reverse the operative direction.
Press (SEL) for 2 seconds while
pushing the VOL control.
Quickly attenuating the
sound
Press (ATT).
“ATT” appears in the display.
To restore the previous volume level, press
(ATT) again.
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Changing the sound and
display settings
— Menu
The following items can be set:
Set up
• REAR/SUB* — to switch the audio output
REAR or SUB.
– Select “REAR” to output to a power
amplifier.
– Select “SUB” to output to a subwoofer.
• DEMO* — to turn the demonstration display
on or off.
– Select “ON” to activate the demonstration
display (The demonstration starts about 10
seconds after the unit is turned off).
– Select “OFF” to deactivate the
demonstration display.
• BEEP — to turn the beeps on or off.
• DIM — to change the brightness of the display.
– Select “ON” to dim the display.
– Select “OFF” to deactivate the Dimmer.
Switching the REAR/SUB*
Press (SEL) and then press the
volume + (REAR) or – (SUB) button.
After 3 seconds, the display returns to normal
play mode.
Selecting the desired item
Press (SEL) and the desired button
simultaneously.
(SEL) + (4): DEMO*
(SEL) + (6): BEEP
(SEL) + (DSPL): DIM
After the mode setting is completed, the display
returns to normal play mode.
To cancel the item, press (SEL) and the desired
button simultaneously again.
* When the unit is turned off.
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Setting the equalizer (EQ3)
You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music
types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, N-AGE,
ROCK, CUST and OFF (equalizer OFF)).
You can store a different equalizer setting for
each source.
Selecting the equalizer curve
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source
(Radio or CD).
2 Press (EQ3) repeatedly until the
desired equalizer curve.
Each time you press (EQ3), the item
changes.
To cancel the equalizing effect, select “OFF.”
Adjusting the equalizer curve
You can store and adjust the equalizer settings
for different tone ranges.
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source
(Radio or CD).
2 Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the
desired equalizer curve.
3 Adjusting the equalizer curve.
1 Press (SEL) repeatedly to select the
desired tone range.
Each time you press ( SEL ), the tone range
changes.
LOW t MID t HI (t BAL t FAD t
LPF t SUB)
2 Press the volume +/– button
repeatedly to adjust to the desired
volume level.
The volume level is adjustable by 1 dB
steps from –10 dB to +10 dB.
3 Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the
equalizer curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press (SEL) for 2 seconds.
Note
When EQ3 is set to “OFF,” you cannot adjust the
equalizer curve settings.
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Additional Information
Maintenance
Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one
matching the amperage rating stated on the
original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power
connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows
again after replacement, there may be an internal
malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Fuse (10 A)
Warn ing
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this
could damage the unit.
Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the
connectors between the unit and the front panel
are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the
front panel (page 7) and clean the connectors
with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
Replacing the lithium battery
Under normal conditions, battery will last
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range of the
card remote commander becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium
battery. Use of any other battery may present a
risk of fire or explosion.
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Notes on lithium battery
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should 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.
Main unit
Back of the front panel
Notes
• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the
connectors, and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers
or with any metal device.
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WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
Removing the unit
1 Remove the protection collar.
1 Detach the front panel (page 7).
2 Engage the release keys together
with the protection collar.
2 Remove the unit.
1 Insert both release keys together
until they click.
Face the hook
inwards.
Orient the release
key correctly.
3 Pull out the release keys to remove
the protection collar.
2 Pull the release keys to unseat the
unit.
3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
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Specifications
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio120 dB
Frequency response10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutterBelow measurable limit
Tuner section
FM
Tuning rangeFM tuning interval:
Aerial terminalExternal aerial connector
Intermediate frequency10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Usable sensitivity9 dBf
Selectivity75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio67 dB (stereo),
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
Separation35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response30 – 15,000 Hz