Sony CD-XR5715X User Manual

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

2-348-415-11 (1)

Operating Instructi on s Mode d’emploi

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bot tom of the unit. Record these numbers in the spa ce provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this produc t.

Model No. CDX-R5715X 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.

US FR

CDX-R5715X

Welcome !

Warning

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 containi ng 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 dis c s Label on the disc

CD-DA

MP3

AT RAC 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 rad io 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 s ynthesis, to enhanc e th e sound of speakers , even if they ar e installed low in the door .

–BBE MP: improves digitally compressed

sound such as MP 3. For detai ls, see the following explan at io n.

• Optional unit operation Y ou can also control optional CD/MD changers and optional Sony port able 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-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

Adjusting the eq ualizer 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

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

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

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 S ony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRA C3, ATRA C 3p lu s a n d t he i r l og os 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 chan gi ng 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 er ase 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/r eception, 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.

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.

T o cancel the DEMO mode, set to “Demo-off” (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 6589

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

2 4 qs

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GP/PRESET

DSPL

Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the un it.

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 en hanced the effect.

H OFF button

To power off/stop the source.

I 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 tra cks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hol d) ; fast-forward/ reverse a track (press and hold).

J (front panel release) button 4 K SOURCE button

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

MD*

/AUX*2).

L MODE button 8, 11

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

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): 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.”

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 f or 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 an optional Sony portable device is

connected.

*3 When a CD/MD changer is connected. *4 The unit only. *5 When an MP3/ATRAC CD i s p layed and a changer

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

*6 When the XM tuner is connected.

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 connecti ng to 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 na me, 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 , de pending 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 app ears.

Select To play

Repeat-Track t rack 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 stat i ons 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, pr es s (MODE) repeatedl y. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.

2 Press (MENU), th en 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 st at io n th at 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 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)) 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 th e name. For details on labeling a s ta tion, see page 10.

(With the card re mote commander)

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

The frequency or stat ion appears.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until the

desired station appea rs.

3 Press (ENTER) to receive the station.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the bass, treb le, 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 (tre bl e) t BAL (left -right) t FAD (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 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 < or ,.

Adjusting the equalizer curve — EQ7 Tune

You can adjust and store the equalizer settin gs 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 , repeated ly t o sel ect t he

desired equalizer type, then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeated ly t o sel ect t he

desired f r equency.

The frequency chang es as follows:

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

2.5kHz y 6.3kHz y 16kHz continue to next page t

5 Press M or m repeatedly to adjust th e

desired volume level.

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

Repeat steps 4 and 5 t o 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 d isplay 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 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 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 app ears.

The character c hanges 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 opera t io n 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 c an lab el a dis c on the un i t if a c ha ng e r wi t h 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 h as stored the

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

2 Press M or m repeatedly until “Name Delete”

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

3 Press M or m repeated ly t o sel ect the n ame you

want to delete.

4 Press and hold (ENTER).

The name is deleted. Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you want to delete oth er nam es.

5 Press (MENU) twice.

The unit returns t o normal reception / play mode.

Adjusting menu items — MENU

You ca n 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 set “on” (

z) or “off.”

RM (Rotary Commander)

To change the operative direction of the ro ta ry commander controls. –“Normal” (

z): to use the rotary commande r 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 Inform ation)

T o display the clock and t he 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 disp la y. –“Auto” (

z): to dim the display automatically

when you turn ligh t s 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 analy zer. –“on”: to show moving patterns. –“off”: to deactivate the Motion Display.

Demo*

(Demonstration)

To set “on” (z) or “off” (pag e 4).

A.Scroll (Auto Scroll)

To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/gr oup/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 (page9) 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 volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment (page 13). 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 un til the desired

changer appear s.

Unit number

Disc number

Playback star t s.

continue to next page t

Skipping groups and discs

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

T o skip Press (GP/PRESET)

group and release (hold for a

group continuously

discs repeatedly. discs

continuously

moment). within 2 second s of first

releasing.

then, press ag ain within 2 seconds and hold .

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Attaching the label

Attach the indicat io n l abel 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 w hen connecting a CD changer with the CUSTOM FILE function or an MD changer. If you assign a na m e t o 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 desi red disc

appears.

3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.

Location of controls

The correspond ing 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 r ota ry comman der require a different operation from the unit.

• PRESET/DISC control

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

• 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 factory set as shown below.

To increase

To decrease

If you need to moun t t he r otary commander o n the right hand side of th e steering column, yo u can reverse the operative direction.

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