Sony CDX-R3410, CDX-R3410S Operating Manual

2-515-510-43 (1)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player Autoestéreo para disco compacto

Operating Instructi on s Manual de instrucciones

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.

GB ES CT

CDX-R3410S CDX-R3410

Welcome !

Thank you for purchas in g t hi s Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions .

• CD playback: You can play CD-DA (also contai ni ng CD TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 files also containing Multi Session (page 13)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 13)).

Type of dis c s Label on the disc

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

After turning the ignition off, 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.

CD-DA

MP3

AT RAC CD

• Radio receptio n: –Y ou can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,

FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).

–BTM (Best Tuning Memory) function: the

unit selects strong sig nal stations and stores them.

–You can assign a na m e t o each radio station,

store it in memory , and display station names on the list.

• Optional unit operation Yo u can also control optional CD/M D changers, in addition to playing with this unit.

* A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes

information such as disc, artist and track name.

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

CAUTION

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

SonicStage and its l o go are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Inserting the disc in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ejecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Card remote commander RM-X151 . . . . . . 6

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 8 Storing manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Receiving a station through a list — list-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the sound characteri stics — BAL/FAD/SUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the equalizer curve — EQ3 . . . . 9 Labelling a station/disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CD/MD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . 11

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About ATRAC CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Getting Started

Detaching the front panel

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. Detach 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 er ase the clock setting and some stored contents.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication .

1 Press and hold (SEL).

The setup display appears.

2 Press (SEL) repeatedly until “CLOCK-

ADJ” appears.

3 Press (DSPL).

The hour indication flashes.

4 Press the volume +/– button to set the

hour and minute.

To move the digital indication, press (DSPL).

5 Press (SEL).

The clock starts and the next setup display appears.

6 Press and hold (SEL).

The setup is complete.

To display the cloc k, pr ess (DSPL). Press (DSPL) again to return to the previous d isplay.

With the card remote commander

In step 4, to set the hour and minute, press M or m.

You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.

1 Press (OFF).

The unit is turned off.

2 Press , then pull it off towards you.

(OFF)

Notes

• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and display window.

• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high temperature or moisture. A v oid leaving it in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

Tip

When carrying the front panel, use the supplied front panel case.

Attaching the front panel

Engage part A of the front panel with part B of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it clicks.

DEMO mode

When the unit is turned off, the clock is displayed first, then demonstration (DEMO) mode starts the demonstration display.

To ca ncel the DEMO mode, set “DE MO-OFF” in setup (page 10) while the unit is turned off.

Note

Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

Inserting the disc in the unit

1 Open the shutter.

Ejecting the disc 1

Open the shutter.

2 Insert the disc label side u p.

Playback starts.

3 Close the shutter.

2 Push down the shutter until it clicks.

Click

The disc is ejected.

Notes

• While ejecting or inserting the disc, do not close the

shutter. The disc may be caught and damaged.

• The disc may be ejected if you open the shutter

forcefully.

Tip

The disc can be played with the shutter opened or closed.

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

12 3 4 5 6 78

ATT OFF

OPEN

SEEK

DSPL

DIM

SOURCE MODE

–

GP/DISC

123456

SEL

SHUF

REP BTM

SENS

EQ3

LISTSCRL

9 0 qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql

Card remote commander RM-X151

SEEK

CDX-R3410S CDX-R3410

7 0 w;

OFF

SOURCE

DSPL

132

465

SEL

VOL

ATT

MODE

2 qs

–

SCRL

+ –

Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding butt ons on t h e card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

a Volume +/– button

To adjust volume.

b ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

c DSP L (d isplay)/DIM (dimm er) button

4, 8, 10

To change display items (pre ss); change the display brightnes s ( pr ess and hold).

d OPEN shutter, disc slot (located be hind

the shutter) 5

e Display window f EQ3 (equalizer) button 9

To select an equalizer type (XPLOD , VOCAL, CLUB, JAZ Z, NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM or OFF).

g OFF button

To power off/stop the source.

h SEEK +/– button

Radio: To tune in stati ons automatical ly (press); f ind a station manuall y (press and hold). CD: To skip tracks (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hol d) ; fast-forward/ reverse a track (press and hold).

i (front panel release) button 4 j SOURCE button

To power on/change th e source (Radio/CD/

MD*

k MODE button 8, 11

To select the radio ba nd (FM/AM)/select the

unit*

l SEL (select) button 4, 9, 10

To select items.

m RESET button (located behind the front

panel) 4

n Frequency sel ect switch (located on the

bottom of the un i t ) See “Frequency sel ect switch” in the supplied installation/connections manual.

o Number buttons

Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). CD/MD* (1)/(2): GP*

/DISC*2 –/+

To skip groups (press); skip groups continuously (press and hold).

(3): REP 8 (4): SHUF 8

p SENS/BTM button 8

To improve weak re ception: LOCAL/MONO (press); start the BTM function (press and hold).

q SCRL button 8

To scroll the display item.

r LIST button 9, 11

To list up.

s Receptor for the card remote

commander

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit.

t < (.)/, (>) buttons

To control radio/CD, the same as (SEEK) +/– on the unit. (For det ai l s of other operations, see “With the card remote commander” on each pages.)

u VOL +/– button

To adjust volume.

v M (+)/m (–) but to n s

To control CD, the same as (1)/(2) –/+ on the unit. (For details of other operations, see “With the card remote commander” on each pages.)

w Number buttons

To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).

*1 When an MD changer is connected. *2 When a CD/MD changer is conne cted. *3 When an MP3/ATRAC CD is p l ayed and a changer

is not connected. If the changer is connected, the operation is different, see page 11.

Note

If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, 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 of the card remote commander” on page14.

For details on connecti ng to a CD/MD changer, see page 11.

Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Display items

A Source B Track number/Elapsed playing time,

Disc/artist name, Group number* Group name, Track name, Text information*

*1 Group number is displayed only when the group is

changed.

*2 When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed and

when playing a ATRAC CD, text information written by SonicStage, etc. is displayed.

To change displa y i tems B, press (DSPL); scroll display items B, press (SCRL) or set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 10).

Tip

Displayed item will differ, depending on the disc type and recorded format. For details on MP3, see page 13; ATRAC CD, see page 13.

, Clock

Repeat and shuffle play 1

During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedl y until the desired setting app ears.

Select To play

REP-TRACK track repeat edly . REP-GP* group repeatedly. SHUF-GP* group i n random order. SHUF-DISC disc in random order.

* When an MP3/ATRAC CD is played.

To return to normal play mode, select “REPOFF” or “SHUF-OFF.”

Caution

When tuning in stat i ons while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.

Storing automatically — BTM 1

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears.

To change the band , press (MODE) repeatedl y. Y ou can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.

2 Press and hold (BTM) until “BTM”

flashes.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Storing manually 1

While receiving the statio n th at you want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) un ti l “MEM” appears.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

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

Receiving the stored stations 1

Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to (6)).

With the card remote commander

To select preset stations, press M or m.

Tuning automatically 1

Select the band, then press (SEEK) +/– to search for the station.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold (SEEK) +/– to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) +/– repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

Receiving a station through a list — list-up

Yo u can list up the frequency or the name. For details on labelling a station, see page 10.

1 Select the band, then pre ss (LIST).

The frequency or station name appears.

2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until the

desired station appea rs.

After 5 seconds, the unit returns to normal reception mode.

3 Press (SEEK) +/– to recei ve t he

station.

With the card remote commander

In step 2, to select the station, press M or m.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB

You can adjust the balance, fa d er, and subwoofer volume.

1 Press (SEL) repeatedly until “BAL,”

“FAD” or “SUB” appears.

The item changes as follows:

LOW*

t MID*1 t HI*1 t

BAL (left -right) t FAD (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume)*

*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 9). *2 When the audio output is set to “SUB”

(page 10). “A TT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 20 steps.

2 Press the volume +/– button

repeatedly to adjust the sel ected item.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Note

Adjust within 3 seconds of selecting the item.

With the card remote commander

In step 2, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m.

Adjusting the equalizer curve — EQ3

You can adjust and store the equalizer settings for different tone ranges.

1 Select a source, then press (EQ3)

repeatedly to select the EQ3 type.

2 Press (SEL) repeatedly until “LOW,”

“MID” or “HI” appears.

3 Press the volume +/– button

repeatedly to adjust the sel ected item.

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

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the fact ory-set equalizer curve, press and hold (SEL) before the setting is complete.

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After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

With the card remote commander

In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m.

Labelling a station/disc

When you receive a station, or play a disc in a CD changer with the CUSTOM FILE function, you can label each st at i on/ di sc with a custom name up to 8 characters (Station Memo/Disc Memo). If you label a station/disc, the name appears on the list (page 9 o r 1 1).

1 While receiving a station or playing a

disc that you want to label, press and hold (LIST).

2 Press the volume +/– button

repeatedly until the desired char acter appears.

To move the digital indication, press (SEL).

A y B y C ... y 0 y 1 y 2 ... y + y – y ... y (blank space) y A

Repeat this opera t io n until the entire name is entered.

3 Press and hold (LIST).

The labelling is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

To display the nam e, press (DSPL) during reception or play back.

Tips

• To correct or erase a character, overwrite or enter “.”

• The Disc Memo always takes priority over any prerecorded title.

• You can label a disc on the unit if a changer with the CUSTOM FILE function is connected.

• “REP-TRA CK” and all shuffle play are suspended until the labelling is complete.

With the card remote commander

In step 2, to select the character, press M or m.

Deleting the custom name

1 Select the radio, or the unit that has stored the

custom name you wa nt to delete, then press and hold (LIST).

2 Press an d hold (DSPL).

The stored name will flash.

3 Press th e volume +/– button repeatedly to

select the name you want to delete.

4 Press an d hold (SEL).

The name is deleted. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to delete other names.

5 Press and h ol d (LIST).

The unit returns to normal play/reception mode.

With the card remote commander

In step 3, to select the name, press M or m.

Adjusting setup items — SET

1 Press and hold (SEL).

The setup display ap pears.

2 Press (SEL) repeatedly until the

desired item appears.

3 Press the volume +/– button to select

the setting (example “ON” or “OFF”).

4 Press and hold (SEL).

The setup is complete and the display returns to normal play/rec eption mode.

Note

Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting.

With the card remote commander

In step 3, to select the setting, press < or ,.

The following items can be set (follow the page reference for detai l s): “

z” indicates the default settings.

CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust)

BEEP To set “BEEP-ON” (

SUB/REAR*

DIM (Dimmer) To chan ge the brightne ss of the

DEMO*

(Demonstration) A.SCRL

(Auto Scroll)

(page 4)

“BEEP-OFF.”

To switch the audio output. –“SUB” (

z): to output to a

subwoofer.

–“REAR”: to output to a

power amplifier.

display. –“DIM-ON”: to dim the

display.

–“DIM-OFF” (

deactivate the dimmer.

To set “DEMO-ON” (z) or “DEMO-OFF” (page 4).

To scroll long displayed item s automatically when the group/ track is changed. –“A.SCRL-ON”: to scroll. – “A.SCRL-OFF” (

scroll.

z) or

z): to

z): to not

LPF*

(Low

Pass Filter)

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When the audio output is set to “SUB.”

To select the cut-off fre q ue ncy “78HZ,” “125HZ” or “OFF” (

z).

Using optional equipment

CD/MD changer

Selecting the changer

1 Press (SOURCE) repeated ly u nt i l “CD” or

“MD” appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired

changer appears.

Disc numberUnit number

Tip

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

Locating a disc by name — list-up

You can select a disc from the list whe n connecting a CD changer with the CUSTOM FILE function or an MD changer. If you assign a nam e to a disc, the name appears on the list. For details on labelling a disc, see page 10.

1 During pl ayback, press (LIST).

The disc number or di sc name appears.

2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until the desired disc

appears. After 5 seconds, the unit returns to normal play mode.

3 Press (SEEK) +/– to play the disc.

With the card remote commander

In step 2, to select the disc , press M or m.

Playback starts.

Skipping groups and discs

1 During pla yba ck, press (1)/(2) (GP/DISC)

–/+.

T o skip Press (1)/(2)

group and release (hold for a

moment).

group continuously

within 2 seconds of first

releasing. discs repeatedly. discs

continuously

then, press again w ithin 2

seconds and hold .

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During pla yba ck, press (3) (REP) or (4)

(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired settin g appears.

Select To play

REP-DISC*1disc repeatedly. SHUF-

CHGR* SHUF-ALL*

*1 When one or more CD/MD changers are

connected.

*2 When one or more CD changers, or two or more

MD changers are connected.

To return to normal play mode, select “REPOFF” or “SHUF-OFF.”

tracks in the changer in random

order.

tracks in all units in random

order.

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Attaching the label

Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rotary commander.

MODE

DSPL

Location of controls

The correspond ing buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

SEL

PRESET

SOURCE

VOL

SEEK/AMS

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ATT

DSPL

MODE

OFF

The following controls on the ro ta ry commander require a different operation from the unit.

• PRESET control

To select preset st ations; control CD, the same as (1)/(2) –/+ on the unit (push in and rotate).

• VOL control

The same as the volume +/– button on the unit (rotate).

• SEEK/AMS control

The same as (SEEK) +/– on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold).

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of the contro l s i s factoryset 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.

1 While pushing the VOL control, press and

hold (SEL).

Additional Information

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.

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 discs

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

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

• Do not subject dis cs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in a parke d car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

• Do not attach labels , or us e discs with sticky ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used, caus in g a m alfunction, or may ruin the disc.

• Do not use any discs wit h l abels 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 skippin g, or n o pl ayback) due to heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to warp.

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

• You cannot play 8 cm CDs.

• 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 availa bl e cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue discs.

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

• Some CD-Rs/ C D - RWs (depen di ng 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.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designe d t o pl ay back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs enc oded with copyrigh t protection technologies 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 produc t.

About MP3 files

MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size.

• The unit is compatible with the ISO 9660 level 1/level 2 for mat, J oliet/Romeo in t he e xpansion format, ID3 tag version 1. 0, 1. 1, 2. 2, 2. 3 and

2.4, and Multi Session.

• The maximum number of: –folders (g roups): 150 (including root an d

empty folders).

–MP3 files (tracks) and folders contained in a

disc: 300 (if a folder/file names co nt ain ma n y characters, this number may b ecome less t han

300).

–displayab le characters for a folder/file name

is 32 (Joliet), or 32/ 64 (Romeo); ID3 tag is 15/30 characters ( 1. 0, 1. 1, 2. 2 and 2.3), or 63/ 126 characters (2.4).

Playback order of MP3 files

MP3

Notes

• Be sure to finalize the disc before using on the unit.

• When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file

expansion “.mp3” to the file name.

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

• During playback of a VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 file or fast-forward/reverse, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

• When the disc is recorded in Multi Session, only the first track of the first session format is recognized and played (any other format is skipped). The priority of the format is CD-DA, ATRAC CD and MP3. – When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of the

first session is played.

– When the first track is not a CD-DA, an ATRA C CD

or MP3 sess ion i s played. If the disc ha s no dat a in any of these formats, “NO MUSIC” is displayed.

Folder (group)

MP3 file (track)

About ATRAC CD

ATRAC3plus format

ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size. ATRAC3plus, whic h i s an extended format of ATRAC3, compresses the audio CD data to approximately 1/20 of its original size. The unit accepts both ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format.

ATRAC CD

AT RAC CD is recorde d audio CD data which is compressed to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus format using authorized software, such as SonicStage

2.0 or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner.

• The maximum number of: –folders (groups): 25 5 –files (tracks): 999

• The characte rs for a folder/file name and text information written by SonicStage is displayed.

For details on ATRAC CD, see the SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner manual.

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Note

Be sure to create the ATRA C CD using authorized software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner 1.0 or 1.1, which are supplied with Sony Network products.

If you have any questi ons or problem s concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult yo ur nearest Sony dealer.

Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander

Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the con di t io ns of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote comm ander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may pr es ent a risk of fire or explosion.

+ side up

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors betw een the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (pa ge 4) 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 fro nt 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.

Notes on the 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.

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, ch eck the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse bl ows again after replacem ent, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consul t your nearest Sony dealer.

Fuse (10A)

Removing the unit

1 Remove the protection collar.

1Detach the front pan el (page 4). 2Engage the release keys together with the

protection collar.

Orient the re lease keys as shown.

3Pull out the release keys to remove the

protection collar.

2 Remove the unit.

1 Insert both release keys sim ultaneously

until they click.

Power amplifier section

Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure se al connectors) Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

Hook facing inwards.

2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter: Below measu r ab l e li mit

Tuner section

Tuning range:

87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)

87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)

FM tuning interval: 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable Aerial terminal: External aerial 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) , 69 dB (m ono) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz: 0.5 % (stereo),

0.3 % (mono)

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

Tuning range:

531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step) 530 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)

AM tuning interval: 9 kHz/10 kHz switchable Aerial terminal: External aerial connector Intermediate frequency : 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: 30 µV

General

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal (sub/rear switchable) Power aerial relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal

Inputs:

BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Remote controll er input terminal Aerial input termina l

Tone controls:

Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD) High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery

(negative earth)

Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 179 mm (w/h/d) Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm

(w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg Supplied accessories:

Card remote comman der: RM-X151 Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1)

Optional accessories/ eq u ip m ent :

Bus cable (suppli e d with an RCA pin cord): RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX, CDX-656X MD changer (6 discs): MDX-66XLP Source selector: XA-C30 AUX-IN selector: XA-300

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

Note

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Lead-free solder is used for soldering certain parts. (more than 80 %)

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.

• VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink is used for printing the carton.

• Packaging cushions do not use polystyrene foam.

Troubleshooting

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

General

No power is being supplied to the unit.

• Check the connection. If ever ything is in o rder, check the fuse.

• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the remote commander. t Turn on the unit.

The power aerial does not extend.

The power ae ri al does not have a relay box.

No sound.

• The volume is too low.

• The ATT function is activated.

• The position of the fader control (FAD) is not set for a 2-speake r system.

• The CD changer is incompatible with the disc format (MP3/ATRAC CD). t Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible CD

changer, or this unit.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is cancelled (page 10).

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

The contents of the memory have been erased.

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

• The power connecting lead or battery has been disconnected.

• The power connecting lea d i s not connected properly.

Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes noise when the position of the ignition key is switched.

The leads are not matc hed correctly with the car’s accessory power connector.

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

• The dimmer is set “DIM-ON” (page 10).

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

display appears .

• The connectors are dirty (page 14).

CD/MD playback

The disc is automatically ejected.

The disc has tro uble. t Check the following list:

The disc cannot be loaded.

• Another disc is already loaded.

• The disc has b een forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way.

The disc does not playback.

• Defective or dirty disc.

• The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio us e (page 13).

MP3 files cannot be played back.

The disc is incompatible with the MP3 format and version (page 13).

MP3 files take longer to play back than others.

The following discs take a longer time to start playback. –a disc recorded with a complicated tre e

structure.

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

The ATRAC CD cannot play.

• The disc is not cre at ed by authorized software, such as SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner.

• Tracks that are not incl uded i n the grou p cann ot be played.

The display items do not scroll.

• For discs with very man y characters , those may not scroll.

• “A.SCRL” is set to off. t Set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 10) or press

(SCRL).

The sound skips.

• Installation is not correct. t Install the unit at an angle of less than

45° in a sturdy part of t he car.

• Defective or dirty disc.

The operation buttons do not function. The disc will not eject.

Press the RESET button (page 4).

Radio reception

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

• Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) t o t he power supply lead of a car’s aerial booster (only when your car has built-in FM/AM aerial in the rear/ side glass).

• Check the con nection of the car aerial.

• The auto aerial w i ll not go up. t Check the connection of the power aerial

control lead.

• C heck the frequency.

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Store th e c orrect frequency i n the memory.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

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