Sony CDX-R5515X User Manual

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

2-348-439-11 (1)

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. CDX-R5515X Serial No.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel

d’installation/raccordement fourni.

CDX-R5515X

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 13)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 13)).

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 – EQ3: 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.

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 characteristics

— BAL/FAD/SUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the equalizer curve — EQ3 . . . . 9

Labeling 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

The BBE MP process

improves digitally

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.

compressed sound, such as

The “XM Ready” logo indicates that this product will control an XM tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the XM tuner module.

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.

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 clock, press (DSPL). Press (DSPL) again to return to the previous display.

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. Avoid 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 cancel the DEMO mode, set “DEMO-OFF” in setup (page 11) 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 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

12 34 6 78 9

ATT OFF

DSPL

SEL

SOURCE MODE

OPEN/CLOSE

DSO

EQ3

SEEK

BBE MPSHUFREP CATGP/DISC +

BTM

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ATT OFF

OPEN/CLOSE

DSPL

SEL

SOURCE MODE

Card remote commander RM-X151

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OFF

SOURCE

SEL

ATT

MODE

–

VOL

SCRL

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DSPL

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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 DSPL (display) button 4, 8, 10

To change display items.

D SEL (select) button 4, 9, 10, 12

To select items.

E Display window F EQ3 (equalizer) button 2, 9

To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEWAGE, ROCK, CUSTOM or OFF).

DSO

EQ3

LISTBTMBBE MPSHUFREPGP/DISC +

PTYSENS

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

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

J (front panel release) button 4 K SOURCE button

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

MD*

L MODE button 8, 11

To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the

unit*

M RESET button (located behind the front

panel) 4

N 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 (5): BBE MP 3

To activate the BBE MP function, to set “BBEMP-ON” during playback on this unit. To cancel, set “BBEMP-OFF.”

O BTM button 8

To start the BTM function.

P SENS button

To improve weak reception: LOCAL/ MONO.

Q LIST/CAT button 9, 11

To list up.

R Receptor for the card remote

commander

S Disc slot 5 T Z (eject) button 6

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

wa < (.)/, (>) buttons

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

ws VOL +/– button

To adjust volume.

wd M (+)/m (–) buttons

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.)

wf SCRL button 8

To scroll the display item.

wg 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 connected. *3 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 14.

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

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 display items B, press (DSPL); scroll display items B, press (SCRL) on the card remote commander or set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 11).

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) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

REP-TRACK track repeatedly. REP-GP* group repeatedly. SHUF-GP* group in 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.”

Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

When tuning in stations 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) repeatedly. You 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 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 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

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

1 Select the band, then press (LIST).

The frequency or station name appears.

2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until the

desired station appears.

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

3 Press (SEEK) +/– to receive the

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, fader, 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 FA D (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume)*

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

(page 10). “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.

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 selected 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 factory-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.

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 11).

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 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 (SEL). Repeat this operation until the entire name is entered.

3 Press and hold (LIST).

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

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

• “REP-TRACK” and all shuffle play are suspended until the labeling 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 want to delete, then press and hold (LIST).

2 Press and hold (DSPL).

The stored name will flash.

3 Press the volume +/– button repeatedly to

select the name you want to delete.

4 Press and hold (SEL).

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

5 Press and hold (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 appears.

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/reception 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 details): “

z” indicates the default settings.

CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust)

(page 4)

BEEP

To set “ON” (

SUB/REAR*

To switch the audio output. –“SUB” ( – “REAR”: to output to a power amplifier.

DIM (Dimmer)

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

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

CONTRAST

To adjust the contrast of the display. The contrast level is adjustable in 7 steps.

z) or “OFF.”

z): to output to a subwoofer.

z): to dim the display automatically

M.DSPL*2 (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*

To set “ON” (

(Demonstration)

z) or “OFF” (page 4).

A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)

To scroll long displayed items automatically when the disc/group/track is changed. – “ON”: to scroll. –“OFF” (

LPF*

z): to not scroll.

(Low Pass Filter) To select the cut-off frequency “78HZ,” “125HZ” or “OFF” (

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When the unit is turned on. *3 When the audio output is set to “SUB.”

z).

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.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4)

(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

REP-DISC*1disc repeatedly. SHUF-

CHGR* 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 “REPOFF” or “SHUF-OFF.”

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 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. For details on labeling a disc, see page 10.

1 During playback, press (LIST).

The disc number or disc 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.

Skipping groups and discs

1 During playback, press (1)/(2) (GP/DISC)

–/+.

To skip Press (1)/(2)

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.

MODE

DSPL

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