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.
Radio:
To store the desired station on each number
button.
MP3 files:
(1): ALBUM –11
(2): ALBUM +11
CD:
(3): REP 12
(4): SHUF 12
o Frequency select switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “Frequency select switch” in the
Installation/Connections manual.
p SENS button 13
q SCRL (scroll) button 12
r BTM button 13
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)
Selecting an album with the card
remote commander
Album can be skipped using the DISC
(ALBUM) (+/–) buttons on the card remote
commander.
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*
1
c SOURCE button
d SEEK (–/+) buttons
e SOUND button
f OFF button
g VOL (+/–) buttons
h MODE button
i LIST button*
1
j DISC*1 (ALBUM)/PRESET (+/–)
buttons
k ENTER button*
1
l ATT button
ToPress
Skip albums*
– Album selection
2
+ or – [once for each album]
To continuously skip
albums, press and hold
either button.
*2 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
Skipping tracks continuously
Press once (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) on the
card remote commander, then press again within
2 seconds and hold.
*1 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 19.
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Precautions
Notes on discs
• 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.
• 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.
• 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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• 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.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection are marketed by some
record companies. Please be aware that among
those discs, there are some that do not conform 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 discsLabel on the disc
Audio CD
MP3 files
• 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/CD-RW that is not
finalized*.
• You can play MP3 files recorded on CDROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.
• A CD-R/CD-RW to which a session can be
added can be played.
About MP3 files
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard
technology and format for compressing a sound
sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of
its original size. Sounds outside the range of
human hearing are compressed while the sounds
we can hear are not 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 Romeo in the
expansion format.
You can use a disc recorded in Multi Session*
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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 characters in the name, no
more than 3 characters in the extension
“.MP3”) and in capital letters. Folder names
can be no longer than 8 characters. There can
be no more than 8 nested folder levels. Level
2 specifications allow file names up to 31
characters long.
Each folder can have up to 8 trees.
For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format,
make sure of the contents of the writing
software, etc.
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*
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 tracks on session 2.
Mixed CD: In this format, data is recorded as
track 1, and audio (audio CD data) is recorded
as track 2.
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level 1 or
2
.
* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW
disc to be played on the audio CD player.
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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 of the first session is played
back.
Any data in subsequent sessions is skipped.
• When the first track of the first session is not audio
CD data:
– If an MP3 file is in the disc, only MP3 file(s) is
played back and other data is skipped. (Audio CD
data is not recognized.)
– If no MP3 file is in the disc, “NO MUSIC” is
displayed and nothing is played back. (Audio CD
data is not recognized.)
The playback order of the MP3 files
The playback order of the folders and files is as
follows:
Folder (album)
1
1
MP3 file (track)
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
6
7
5
4
7
8
8
9
Tre e 1
(root)
Notes
• A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.
• When you inser t a disc with many trees, it takes a
longer time to star t playback. We recommend that
you make only one or two trees for each disc.
• Maximum folder number: 150 (including root folder
and empty folders)
• The maximum number of MP3 files and folders that
can be contained in a disc: 300
When a file/folder name contains many characters,
this number may become less than 300.
Tip
To specify a desired playback order, before the folder
or file name, input the order by number (e.g., “01,”
“02”), then record contents onto a disc. (The order
differs depending on the wr iting software.)
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tre e 4
Tre e 5
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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.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
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Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
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.
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
Skip albums*
– Albums selection
(SEEK) (–/+)
(./>)
[once for each track]
(SEEK) (–/+)
(m/M)
[hold to desired point]
(1)(ALBUM–) or
(2)(ALBUM+)
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.
• Before playing a track, this unit reads all track and
album information on the disc. Depending on the
track structure, it may take more than a minute
before playback begins. During this time, “READ” is
displayed. Please wait for play to start automatically
when the reading is complete.
• Depending on the condition of the disc, it may not
play back (page 6, 7).
• 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.
• If you play a high-bit rate MP3 file such as 320 kbps,
sound may be intermittent.
Tip
A disc can be played with the shutter opened or
closed.
* Available only when an MP3 file is played.
To skip tracks continuously, press (SEEK) (+) or
(SEEK) (–), then press again within 2 seconds
and hold.
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Display items
When the disc/album/track changes, any
prerecorded title*
automatically displayed (if A.SCRL (Auto
Scroll) is set to “ON,” names exceeding 8
characters will be scrolled (page 16)).
Source
Displayable items
• Track number/Elapsed playing time
• Disc name*
• Album (folder) name*
• Track (file) name*1*
•ID3 tag*
•Clock
ToPress
Switch display item (DSPL)
Scroll display item (SCRL)
*1 When pressing (DSPL), “NO NAME” indicates that
there is no prerecorded name to display.
*2 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.
*3 Only for MP3 files.
Only track name/artist name/album name in ID3
tag is displayed.
When pressing (DSPL), “NO ID3” indicates that
there is no ID3 tag to display.
Notes
• Some characters cannot be displayed.
• For some CD TEXT discs with very many
characters, information may not scroll.
• This unit cannot display the artist name for each
track of a CD TEXT disc.
Notes on MP3
• ID3 tag applies to version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4.
• Some characters and signs cannot be displayed
(appear as “*”). The maximum number of
displayable characters for an album (folder) name/
track (file) is 64 (Romeo) or 32 (Joliet); ID3 tag 30
characters (1.0, 1.1, 2.2 and 2.3) or 126 characters
(2.4).
• In the following cases, elapsed playing time may not
be displayed accurately.
– when an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is
played.
– during fast-forward/reverse.
Tips
• When A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) is set to “OFF” and the
disc/album/track is changed, the disc/album/track
name does not scroll.
• When an MP3 file is played and the album is
changed, the new album number is displayed.
1
of the new disc/album/track is
1
/Artist name*
3
2
3
3
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Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
You can select:
• REP-TRACK — to repeat the current track.
• REP-ALBM* — to repeat the tracks in the
current album.
* Available only when an MP3 file is played.
During playback, press (3) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select
“REP-OFF.”
Playing tracks in random
order
— Shuffle Play
You can select:
• SHUF-ALBM* — to play the tracks in the
current album in random order.
• SHUF-DISC — to play the tracks in the disc in
random order.
* Available only when an MP3 file is played.
During playback, press (4) (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select
“SHUF-OFF.”
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 (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) repeatedly
until “LOCAL-ON” appears in the
display.
Only the stations with relatively strong
signals will be tuned in.
To cancel the local seek mode, press (SENS)
twice when receiving FM.
Note
When receiving AM, to cancel the local seek mode,
press (SENS) (“LOCAL-OFF” appears).
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).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press (SENS)
repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears
in the display.
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
(“ST” disappears).
To return to normal radio reception mode, press
(SENS) (“MONO-OFF” appears).
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Storing only the desired
stations
You can manually preset the desired stations on
any chosen number button.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press (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.
Other Functions
You can also control the unit with a rotary
commander (optional).
Using the rotary commander
First, attach the appropriate label depending on
how you want to mount the rotary commander.
The rotary commander works by pressing
buttons and/or rotating controls.
MODE
(ATT)
DSPL
SEL
(MODE)
SEL
MODE
DSPL
By pressing buttons
(SEL)
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(SOURCE)
Rotate the VOL control
to adjust the volume.
PressTo
(DSPL)
(OFF)
(SOURCE)Change the source
(Radio/CD)/Power on
(MODE)Change radio band
(ATT)Attenuate the sound
1
(OFF)*
Stop playback or radio
reception/Power off
(SEL)Adjust and select
(DSPL)Change the display item
OFF
By rotating the control
SEEK/AMS
control
Rotate and release to:
– Skip tracks.
To continuously skip tracks, rotate once
and rotate again within 2 seconds and hold
the control.
– Tune in stations automatically.
Rotate, hold, and release to:
– Fast-forward/reverse a track.
– Find a station manually.
By pushing in and rotating the control
PRESET
control
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.
Push in and rotate the control to:
– Receive preset stations.
– Change albums*
*1 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.
*2 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
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When an MP3 file is played, you can select an
album using the rotary commander.
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Skip albums
– Album selection
Push in and rotate [once for
each album] the control.
To continuously skip
albums, push in and rotate
(and hold) the control.
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Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust the balance, fader, low pass filter
and subwoofer volume.
Changing the sound and
display settings
— Menu
The following items can be set:
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 17).
*2 When “SUB” is selected (page 16).
*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.)
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2*4
2 Press the volume +/– button to adjust
the selected item.
Note
Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.
Quickly attenuating the
sound
Press (ATT).
After “ATT-ON” momentarily appears,
“ATT” appears in the display.
To restore the previous volume level, press
(ATT) again.
Set up
•REAR/SUB*1 — to switch the audio output
REAR or SUB.
– Select “REAR” to output to a power
amplifier.
– Select “SUB” to output to a subwoofer.
• A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)*
•DEMO*
• BEEP — to turn the beeps on or off.
• DIM — to change the brightness of the display.
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on or off.
– Select “ON” to activate the demonstration
– Select “OFF” to deactivate the
– Select “ON” to dim the display.
– Select “OFF” to deactivate the Dimmer.
— to turn the demonstration display
display (The demonstration starts about 10
seconds after the unit is turned off).
demonstration display.
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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.
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Selecting the desired item
Press (SEL) and the desired button
simultaneously.
(SEL) + (3): A.SCRL*
(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.
*1 When the unit is turned off.
*2 When no CD is playing, this item will not appear.
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Setting the equalizer (EQ3)
You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music
types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW
AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM 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.”
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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.
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)
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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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 9) and clean the connectors
with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
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.
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.
Removing the unit
1 Remove the protection collar.
1 Detach the front panel (page 9).
2 Engage the release keys together
with the protection collar.
Orient the release
key correctly.
3 Pull out the release keys to remove
the protection collar.
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WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
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2 Remove the unit.
1 Insert both release keys together
until they click.
Face the hook
inwards.
2 Pull the release keys to unseat the
unit.
3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
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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