Sony CDX-R505X User Manual

2-666-042-11 (1)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. CDX-R505X Serial No.

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 11. Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 11.

CDX-R505X

Welcome !

Warning

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions.

• CD playback

You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 files also containing Multi Session (page 14)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 14)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

CD-DA

MP3

ATRAC CD

• Radio reception

– You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,

FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).

– BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects

strong signal stations and stores them.

– You can assign a name to each radio station,

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

• Sound adjustment – EQ7: You can select an equalizer curve for 7

music types.

– DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):

creates a more ambient sound field, using virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the sound of speakers, even if they are installed low in the door.

– BBE MP: improves digitally compressed

sound such as MP3. For details, see the following explanation.

• Optional unit operation You can also control optional CD/MD changers and optional Sony portable devices 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 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.

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.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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-X153. . . . . . . 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Other functions

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

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . . 9

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ7 Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Labeling a station/disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjusting menu items — MENU . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About MP3 files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

About ATRAC CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Manufactured under license

from BBE Sound, Inc.

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, effectively recovering warmth, detail and nuance.

The BBE MP process

The “SAT Radio Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a

satellite radio tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio tuner module. “SAT Radio,” “SAT Radio Ready,” the SAT Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all related marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc.

SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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 ball-point pen.

RESET button

Note

Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

(With the card remote commander)

1 Press (MENU). 2 Press M or m repeatedly until “Clock

Adjust” appears.

3 Press (ENTER). 4 Press M or m to set the hour and

minute.

To move the digital indication, press < or ,.

5 Press (ENTER).

The clock starts.

To display the clock during playback/reception, set to “Clock-on” (page 11).

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. Avoid leaving it in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

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.

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 up.

Playback starts.

3 Close the shutter.

2 Press Z.

The disc is ejected.

Note

While inserting or ejecting the disc, do not close the shutter. The disc may be caught and damaged.

Tip

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

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

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ATT OFF

SCRL

SOUND

SOURCE MODE

DSPL

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OPEN/CLOSE

DSO

EQ7

GP/PRESETBBE MPSHUFREP

SEEK

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OPEN/CLOSE shutter opened

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ATT OFF

OPEN/CLOSE

SCRL

SOUND

SOURCE MODE

Card remote commander RM-X153

8 qa

w; wa

OFF

SOURCE SOUND

ENTER

–

DSPL

REP SHUF

132

465

VOL

–

MODE

LIST/

CAT

SCRL

ATT

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GP/PRESET

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Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding buttons on the 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 SCRL (scroll) button 8

To scroll the display item.

D SOUND button 9

To select sound items.

E Display window F EQ7 (equalizer) button 2

To select an equalizer type (Xplod, Vocal, Club, Jazz, New Age, Rock, Custom or off).

DSO

EQ7

SEEK

G DSO button 2

To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or off). The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect.

H OFF button

To power off; stop the source.

I SEEK +/– button

CD: To skip tracks (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); reverse/fastforward a track (press and hold). Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold).

J (front panel release) button 4 K SOURCE button

To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/

MD*

/AUX/SAT*2).

L MODE button 8, 11

To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the SAT tuner band (mode)*

/select the unit*3.

M RESET button (located behind the front

panel) 4

N Number buttons

CD/MD*

(1): REP 8 (2): SHUF 8 (5): BBE MP*

To activate the BBE MP function, to set “BBE MP-on” during playback on this

unit. To cancel, set “BBE MP-off.” Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).

O DSPL (display) button 8, 10

To change display items.

P GP*

/PRESET –/+ buttons

To select preset stations; skip groups (press); skip groups continuously (press and hold).

Q Receptor for the card remote

commander

R Disc slot 5

To insert the disc.

S Z (eject) button 5

To eject the disc.

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

w; MENU button

To enter menu.

wa ENTER button

To complete a setting.

ws < (.)/, (>) buttons

To control radio/CD, the same as (SEEK) +/– on the unit.

wd LIST/CAT*

button 9, 12

To list up.

wf M (+)/m (–) buttons

To control radio/CD, the same as (GP/PRESET) –/+ on the unit.

*1 When an MD changer is connected. *2 When the SAT tuner is connected. *3 When a CD/MD changer is connected. *4 When playing back on this unit. *5 When an MP3/ATRAC CD is played 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 page 15.

For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see page 11.

Display items

A Source, Clock* B Group number/Track number/Elapsed

playing time, Disc/artist name, Group name, Track name, Text information*

*1 When the clock mode is set to “on” (page 11). *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 display items B, press (DSPL); scroll display items B, press (SCRL) or set to “A.Scroll-on” (page 11).

Tip

Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3, see page 14; ATRAC CD, see page 14.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or

(2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Repeat-Track track repeatedly. Repeat-Group* group repeatedly. SHUF-Group* group in random order. SHUF-Disc disc in random order.

* When an MP3/ATRAC CD is played.

To return to normal play mode, select “Repeatoff” or “SHUF-off.”

Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

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

Storing automatically — BTM

(With the card remote commander)

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until

“TUNER” appears.

To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.

2 Press (MENU), then press M or m

repeatedly until “BTM” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

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 station that you

want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) 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 replaced.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number

button ((1) to (6)) or (GP/PRESET) –/+.

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

You can list up the frequency or the name. For details on labeling a station, see page 10.

(With the card remote commander)

1 Select the band, then press (LIST).

The frequency or station appears.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until the

desired station appears.

3 Press (ENTER) to receive the station.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader and subwoofer volume.

1 Select a source, then press (SOUND)

repeatedly to select the desired item.

The item changes as follows:

BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right) t FA D (front-rear) t SUBW (subwoofer volume)*

* “ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can

be adjusted up to 20 steps.

2 Press the volume +/– button

repeatedly to adjust the selected item.

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

With the card remote commander

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

Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ7 Tune

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

(With the card remote commander)

1 Select a source, then press (MENU). 2 Press M or m repeatedly until “EQ7

Tune” appears, then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired equalizer type, then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired frequency.

The frequency changes as follows:

62Hz y 157Hz y 396Hz y 1kHz y

2.5kHz y 6.3kHz y 16kHz

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5 Press M or m repeatedly to adjust the

desired volume level.

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

Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold (ENTER).

6 Press (MENU) twice.

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

Labeling 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 station/disc 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 or 12).

(With the card remote commander)

1 While receiving a station or playing a

disc that you want to label, press (MENU).

2 Press M or m repeatedly until “Name

Edit” appears, then press (ENTER).

3 Press M or m repeatedly until the

desired character appears.

The character changes as follows:

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

To move the digital indication, press the < or ,. Repeat this operation until the entire name is entered.

4 Press (ENTER).

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

To display the name, press (DSPL) during reception/playback.

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.

• “Repeat-Track” and all shuffle play are suspended until the labeling is complete.

Deleting the custom name

(With the card remote commander) 1 Select the radio, or the unit that has stored the

custom name you want to delete, then press (MENU).

2 Press M or m repeatedly until “Name Delete”

appears, then press (ENTER). The stored name will appear.

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the name you

want to delete.

4 Press and hold (ENTER).

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

5 Press (MENU) twice.

The unit returns to normal reception/play mode.

Adjusting menu items — MENU

You can adjust various menu settings by using the 4 arrow buttons on the card remote commander.

(With the card remote commander)

ENTER

–

LIST/

CAT

SCRLDSPL

1 Press (MENU). 2 Press M or m repeatedly until the

desired item appears.

3 Press < or , to select the desired

setting (example: “on” or “off”).

4 Press (ENTER).

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

Note

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

Tip

You can easily switch among categories by pressing and holding M or m.

The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): “

z” indicates the default settings.

SETUP

Clock Adjust (page 4) Beep

To s et “on” (

z) or “off.”

RM (Rotary Commander)

To change the operative direction of the rotary commander controls. –“Normal” (

z): to use the rotary commander in

the factory-set position.

– “Reverse”: when you mount the rotary

commander on the right side of the steering column.

AUX-A*

(AUX Audio)

To turn the AUX source display “on” (

z) or

“off” (page 13).

DSPL

(Display)

Clock (Clock Information)

To display the clock and the display items at the same time. – “on”: to display at the same time. –“off” (

z): to not display at the same time.

Dimmer

To change the brightness of the display. –“Auto” (

z): to dim the display automatically

when you turn lights on. – “on”: to dim the display. – “off”: to deactivate the dimmer.

M.Dspl*

(Motion Display) To select the Motion Display mode. –“SA” (

z): to show moving patterns and

spectrum analyzer. – “on”: to show moving patterns. – “off”: to deactivate the Motion Display.

Demo*

(Demonstration)

To s et “on” (z) or “off.”

A.Scroll (Auto Scroll)

To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/group/track is changed. –“on”: to scroll. –“off” (

z): to not scroll.

P/M (Play Mode)

Local (Local seek mode)

– “on”: to only tune into stations with stronger

signals. –“off” (

z): to tune normal reception.

Mono (Monaural mode)

To improve poor FM reception, select monaural reception mode. – “on”: to hear stereo broadcasts in monaural. –“off” (

z): to hear stereo broadcast in stereo.

–“Auto” (

–“Wide”*

z): to narrow automatically the

reception frequency to eliminate noise.

: to always hear FM stereo broadcasts in stereo and with full the frequency signal reception.

SOUND

EQ7 Tune (page 9) HPF (High Pass Filter)

To select the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency: “off ” (

z), “78Hz” or “125Hz.”

LPF (Low Pass Filter)

To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “off ” (

z), “125Hz” or “78Hz.”

Loudness

To enhance bass and treble at lower volume. – “on”: to reinforce bass and treble. – “off” (

z): to not reinforce bass and treble.

AUX Level

To adjust the input level for each connected auxiliary equipment (±6 dB). This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.

EDIT

Name Edit (page 10) Name Delete (page 10) BTM (page 8)

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When the unit is turned on. *3 In such cases, some FM stereo broadcasts may

become monaural while in the stereo reception mode.

Using optional equipment

CD/MD changer

Selecting the changer

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” or

“MD” appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired

changer appears.

Unit number

Disc number

Playback starts.

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Skipping groups and discs

1 During playback, press (GP/PRESET) –/+.

To skip Press (GP/PRESET)

group and release (hold for a

group continuously

discs repeatedly. discs

continuously

moment). within 2 seconds of first

releasing.

then, press again within 2 seconds and hold.

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Attaching the label

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

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or (2)

(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Repeat-Disc*1disc repeatedly. SHUF-

Changer* SHUF-ALL*

tracks in the changer in random

order.

tracks in all units in random order.

*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 “Repeatoff” or “SHUF-off.”

Tip

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

Locating a disc by name — LIST

You can select a disc from the list when connecting a CD changer with the CUSTOM FILE function or an MD changer. If you assign a name to a disc, the name appears on the list.

(With the card remote commander) 1 During playback, press (LIST).

The disc number and disc name will appear.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until the desired disc

appears.

3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.

Location of controls

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

SOUND

PRESET/

DISC

SOURCE

VOL

ATT

DSPL

SEEK/AMS

MODE

OFF

The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the unit.

• PRESET/DISC control

The same as (GP/PRESET) –/+ on the unit (push in and rotate).

• VOL (volume) 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 controls is 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.

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