Sony DSX-S100 User Manual

4-180-028-31(1)

FM/AM Digital Media Player

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

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. DSX-S100 Serial No.

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6. Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 6. Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la página 6.

DSX-S100

Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of

– –

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the car for safety. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/ connections manual.

Warning

FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.

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.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains

perchlorate

The “HD Radio Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a Sony HD Radio (sold separately). For HD Radio the HD Radio

HD Radio

tuner operation, please refer to

tuner Operating Instructions.

and the HD Radio Ready logo are

tuner

proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

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 XM Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc.

ZAPPIN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Windows Media and the

Windows logo are trademarks

or registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 20). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 6

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Card remote commander RM-X151. . . . . . 10

Searching for a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Searching a track by name

— Quick-BrowZer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Searching a track by listening to track passages

— ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 12

Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Selecting PTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 19

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC

files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

About Device Inside Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

USB devices

Playing back a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

iPod

Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Support site

If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product, please visit the web site below:

http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/mobileAV

Provides information on:

• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players

• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files

Getting Started

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 (page 7) and press the RESET button (page 8) with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Note

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

Canceling the DEMO mode

You can cancel the demonstration display which appears during turning off.

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until “DEMO” appears.

3 Rotate the control dial to select

“DEMO-OFF.”

4 Press and hold the select button.

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

4 Rotate the control dial to set the hour

and minute.

To move the digital indication, press –./ +>.

5 After setting the minute, press the

select button.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

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

Tip

You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 14).

Preparing the card remote commander

Remove the insulation film.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, see page 22.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.

3 Press +>.

The hour indication flashes.

Detaching the front panel

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 and hold (SOURCE/OFF).

The unit is turned off.

2 Press (OPEN).

The front panel is flipped down.

3 Slide the front panel to the right, then

gently pull out the left end of the front panel.

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.

• If “DEVICE INSIDE” appears in the display or the Device Inside Alert LED flashes, detach the front panel and remove the USB device or iPod.

Attaching the front panel

Place the hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. Press (SOURCE/OFF) on the unit to operate the unit.

Note

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

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

Front panel removed This section contains instructions on the location

of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages.

A SOURCE/OFF button*

Press to turn on the power/change the source (Radio/USB/AUX). Press for 1 second to turn off the power. Press for 2 seconds or more to turn off the power and the display disappears.

B (BROWSE) button*

To list up (Radio); enter the Quick-BrowZer mode (USB).

C PAUSE button

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

D + >/– . buttons

Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold). USB: 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).

page 11, 13

E Control dial/select button page 19

To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items (press and rotate).

F Receptor for the card remote

commander

G Display window H OPEN button page 7 I AUX input jack page 21

To connect a portable audio device.

J (BACK)/MODE*

page 11, 12, 19

To return to the previous display/select the radio band (FM/AM).

K ZAP/SHUF button page 12, 16, 18

To enter ZAPPIN™ mode (press); select shuffle play mode (press and hold).

L PTY/CAT*

button page 14

To select PTY in RDS.

M DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button

page 13, 15, 17

To change display items (press); scroll the display item (press and hold).

N USB connector (located on the TUNE

TRAY) page 15, 16 To connect to the USB device.

O TUNE TRAY page 14, 16

Tray unit to place a USB device or an iPod.

P Device Inside Alert LED page 21 Q RESET button page 6

*1 If an HD Radio tuner or SAT tuner is connected:

when (SOURCE/OFF) is pressed, the connected device (“HD,” “XM” or “SR”) will appear in the display. Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can switch the HD Radio tuner band or SAT tuner band.

*2 If an HD Radio tuner or SAT tuner is connected:

the list will include the HD Radio or SAT Radio accordingly.

*3 When the SAT tuner is connected.

Card remote commander RM-X151

1 2

OFF

SOURCE

SEL

ATT

MODE

–

VOL

SCRL

+ –

DSPL

132

465

6 7

Remove the insulation film before use (page 6).

A OFF button

To turn off; stop the source.

B SOURCE button*

To turn on; change the source (Radio/USB/ AUX ).

C < (.)/, (>) buttons

To control Radio/USB, the same as –./ +> on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by < ,.

D DSPL (display) button

To change display items.

E VOL (volume) +*

/– button

To adjust volume.

F ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

G SEL (select) button

The same as the select button on the unit.

H MODE button*

Press to select the radio band (FM/AM).

I M (+)/m (–) buttons

To control USB, skip albums. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by M m.

J SCRL (scroll) button

To scroll the display item.

K Number buttons

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

*1 If an HD Radio tuner or SAT tuner is connected:

when (SOURCE) is pressed, the connected device (“HD,” “XM” or “SR”) will appear in the display. Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can switch the HD Radio tuner band or SAT tuner band.

*2 This button has a tactile dot.

Note

If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE/OFF) on the unit is pressed to activate the unit first.

Searching for a track

Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer

You can search for a track in a USB device easily by category.

(BROWSE)

(BACK)

1 Press (BROWSE).

The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired search category, then press it to confirm.

3 Repeat step 2 until the desired track is

selected.

Playback starts.

To return to the previous display

Press (BACK).

To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode

Press (BROWSE).

Control dial/ select button

+>/–.

Searching by skip items — Jump mode

When many items are in a category, you can search the desired item quickly.

1 Press +> in Quick-BrowZer mode.

The following display appears.

A Current item number B Total item number in the current layer

Then the item name will appear.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired

item, or one near the desired item. It skips in steps of 10% of the total item number.

3 Press the select button.

The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer mode and the selected item appears.

4 Rotate the control dial to select the desired

item and press it. Playback starts if the selected item is a track.

To cancel Jump mode

Press (BACK) or –..

Note

When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/ shuffle setting is canceled.

Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™

While playing back short track passages in a USB device in sequence, you can search for a track you want to listen to. ZAPPIN mode is suitable for searching for a track in shuffle or shuffle repeat mode.

Select button (BACK)

ZAP

1 Press (ZAP/SHUF) during playback.

After “ZAPPIN” appears in the display, playback starts from a passage of the next track. The passage is played for the set time, then a click sounds and the next passage starts.

Tra ck

The part of each track to playback in ZAPPIN mode.

2 Press the select button or (ZAP/SHUF)

when a track you want to listen is played back.

The track that you select returns to normal play mode from the beginning. To search a track by ZAPPIN mode again, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Tips

• You can select the playback time from about 6 seconds/15 seconds/30 seconds (page 20). You cannot select the passage of the track to playback.

• Press +>/–. in ZAPPIN mode to skip a track.

• Pressing (BACK) also confirms a track to

playback.

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/OFF) 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 the select button.

The setup display appears.

3 Press the select button repeatedly

until “BTM” appears.

4 Press +>.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency in the preset list. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you

want to store, press (BROWSE).

The preset list appears.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the

preset number.

3 Press and hold the select button until

“MEMORY” appears.

(with the card remote commander)

1 While receiving the station that you

want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until “MEMORY” appears.

Note

If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be replaced.

Receiving the stored stations

You can select a station to receive via a list.

1 Select the band, then press

(BROWSE).

The preset list appears.

2 Rotate the control dial until the

desired station appears.

3 Press the select button to receive the

station.

The display returns to normal reception mode.

(with the card remote commander)

1 Select the band, then press a number

button ((1) to (6)).

Tuning automatically

1 Select the band, then press +>/

–. 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 +>/–. to locate the approximate frequency, then press +>/–. repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

RDS

Overview

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal.

Display items

A Radio band, Function, Frequency, Preset

number

B Program service name, Clock, Frequency*,

Preset number

* While receiving the RDS station, “ *” is displayed on

the left of the frequency indication.

To change display items A, B, press

RDS services

This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows:

PTY (Program Types)

Displays the currently received program type. Also searches your selected program type.

CT (Clock Time)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.

Notes

• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS functions may be available.

• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.

(DSPL)

Selecting PTY

1 Press (PTY) during FM reception.

The current program type name appears if the station is transmitting PTY data.

2 Press (PTY) repeatedly until the

desired program type appears.

3 Press +>/–. .

The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected program type.

Type of programs

NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS (Sports), TALK (Talk), ROCK (Rock), CLS ROCK (Classic Rock), ADLT HIT (Adult Hits), SOFT RCK (Soft Rock), TOP 40 (Top 40), COUNTRY (Country), OLDIES (Oldies), SOFT (Soft), NOSTALGA

(Nostalgia), JAZZ (Jazz), CLASSICL (Classical), R AND B (Rhythm and Blues),

SOFT R B (Soft Rhythm and Blues), LANGUAGE (Foreign Language), REL MUSC (Religious Music), REL TALK (Religious Talk), PERSNLTY (Personality), PUBLIC (Public), COLLEGE (College), WEATHER (Weather)

Notes

• You cannot use this function in countries/regions where no PTY data is available.

• You may receive a different radio program from the one you select.

USB devices

For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site.

Support site

http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/mobileAV

• MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used.

• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) and AAC (.m4a).

• Backup of data in a USB device is recommended.

Notes

• Connect the USB device after starting the engine. Depending on the USB device, malfunction or damage may occur if it is connected before starting the engine.

• Do not place a cellular phone or a device with wireless communication functions on the TUNE TRAY, as it may not receive phone signals or communication may be terminated.

• Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as malfunction may result.

Playing back a USB device

1 Press (OPEN).

The front panel is flipped down.

2 Press PUSH OPEN on the TUNE TRAY.

The TUNE TRAY opens slowly.

Setting CT

1 Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 20).

Notes

• The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received.

• There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time.

TUNE TRAY

3 Connect the USB device to the USB

connector.

4 Slide in the TUNE TRAY by pressing

CLOSE on the TUNE TRAY until it locks shut.

5 Close the front panel.

Playback starts.

If a USB device is already connected, to start playback, press (SOU RCE/OFF) repeatedly until “USB” appears.

Press (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to stop playback.

Removing the USB device

1 Stop the USB device playback. 2 Press (OPEN). 3 Press PUSH OPEN on the TUNE TRAY. 4 Remove the USB device. 5 Slide in the TUNE TRAY, and close the front

panel.

Notes

• Do not remove the USB device during playback,

otherwise USB data may be damaged.

• Do not place non-USB devices on the TUNE TRAY,

or foreign objects, such as coins, keys, cards, liquids, etc.

• Do not place a flammable object such as a lighter on

the TUNE TRAY, as this may cause smoke, fire, or other accident.

• Capacity of the tray: Approx. 65 × 17 × 118 mm

/16 × 21/32 × 45/8 in) (w/h/d)

• If the size of the USB device alone or combined with the USB cable cannot be placed easily in the TUNE TRAY, the device may be exceeding the tray capacity. Do not slide in the TUNE TRAY or the USB cable forcefully.

• For “WALKMAN” users, use of the optional adaptor XA-50WM is recommended. It is designed for use with this unit only, and should not be used with the other USB devices.

• This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub.

• Slide in the TUNE TRAY and close the front panel before playback, as damage may result in the case of an obstruction in the car, etc.

• If the front panel does not fully open because of the dashboard shape at the installation position, detach the front panel and open the TUNE TRAY manually. For how to detach the front panel, see page 7.

• It is extremely dangerous to connect or remove the USB device while driving.

Display items

A Source, Track name, Artist name, Album

name

B Track name, Artist name, Album number*,

Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock

* Album number is displayed only when the album is

changed.

To change display items A, B, press (DSPL).

Notes

• Displayed items will differ, depending on the USB device, recorded format and settings. For details, visit the support site.

• The maximum number of displayable data is as follows. – folders (albums): 128 – files (tracks) per folder: 500

• It may take time for playback to begin, depending on the amount of recorded data.

• DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not be played.

• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

• Playback of the following MP3/WMA/AAC files is not supported. – lossless compression – copyright-protected

Repeat play

1 During playback, press and hold the

select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until the “REPEAT” appears.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the

play mode.

4 Press and hold the select button.

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

Select To play

REPEAT-TRK track repeatedly. REPEAT-ALB album repeatedly.

To return to normal play mode, select “REPEATOFF.”

iPod

For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see “About iPod” on page 22 or visit the support site.

In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a general reference for the iPod functions on the iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

Support site

http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/mobileAV

Notes

• Do not place a cellular phone or a device with wireless communication functions on the TUNE TRAY, as it may not receive phone signals or communication may be terminated.

• Do not leave an iPod in a parked car, as malfunction may result.

Shuffle play

1 During playback, press and hold

(ZAP/SHUF).

The lower half of the display starts flashing.

2 Press (ZAP/SHUF) repeatedly until the

desired setting appears.

Select To play

ALBUM album in random order. DEVICE device in random order.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete. To return to normal play mode, select “OFF. ”

Playing back iPod

Before connecting the iPod, turn down the volume of the unit.

1 Press (OPEN).

The front panel is flipped down.

2 Press PUSH OPEN on the TUNE TRAY.

The TUNE TRAY opens slowly.

TUNE TRAY

3 Connect the supplied adaptor to the

USB connector.

4 Connect the iPod to the supplied

adaptor.

5 Slide in the TUNE TRAY by pressing

CLOSE on the TUNE TRAY until it locks shut.

6 Close the front panel.

The iPod will turn on automatically, and the display will appear on the iPod screen as below.*

Removing the iPod

1 Stop the iPod playback. 2 Press (OPEN). 3 Press PUSH OPEN on the TUNE TRAY. 4 Remove the iPod. 5 Slide in the TUNE TRAY, and close the front

panel.

Notes

• Do not remove the iPod during playback, otherwise

data may be damaged.

• Do not place non-iPod devices on the TUNE TRAY,

or foreign objects, such as coins, keys, cards, liquids, etc.

• Do not place a flammable object such as a lighter on

the TUNE TRAY, as this may cause smoke, fire, or other accident.

• For iPod users, use the supplied adaptor XA-50IP. It

is designed for use with this unit only, and should not be used with the other USB devices.

• This unit cannot recognize iPod via a USB hub.

• Slide in the TUNE TRAY and close the front panel

before playback, as damage may result in the case of an obstruction in the car, etc.

• If the front panel does not fully open because of the

dashboard shape at the installation position, detach the front panel and open the TUNE TRAY manually. For how to detach the front panel, see page 7.

• It is extremely dangerous to connect or remove the

iPod while driving.

Tips

• When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position,

and the unit is on, the iPod will be recharged.

• If the iPod is disconnected during playback, “NO

DEV” appears in the display of the unit.

Resuming mode

When the iPod is connected, the mode of this unit changes to resuming mode and playback starts in the mode set by the iPod. In resuming mode, repeat/shuffle play does not function.

The tracks on the iPod start playing automatically from the point last played. If an iPod is already connected, to start playback press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “USB” appears. (“IPOD” appears in the display when iPod is recognized.)

* Display differs depending on the iPod, or may not

appear in the case of an iPod touch being connected.

7 Adjust the volume.

Press (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to stop playback.

Display items

A Source, Track name, Artist name, Album

name

B Track name, Artist name, Album name, Track

number/Elapsed playing time, Clock

To change display items A, B, press (DSPL).

continue to next page t

Tip

When album/podcast/genre/artist/playlist is changed, its item number appears momentarily.

Note

Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed correctly.

Repeat play

1 During playback, press and hold the

select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until the “REPEAT” appears.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the

play mode.

4 Press and hold the select button.

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

Select To play

REPEAT-TRK track repeatedly. REPEAT-ALB album repeatedly. REPEAT-PCS podcast repeatedly. REPEAT-ART artist repeatedly. REPEAT-PLY playlist repeatedly. REPEAT-GNR genre repeatedly.

To return to normal play mode, select “REPEATOFF.”

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete. To return to normal play mode, select “OFF.”

Shuffle play

1 During playback, press and hold

(ZAP/SHUF).

The lower half of the display starts flashing.

2 Press (ZAP/SHUF) repeatedly until the

desired setting appears.

Select To play

ALBUM album in random order. PODCAST podcast in random order. ARTIST artist in random order. PLAYLIST playlist in random order. GENRE genre in random order. DEVICE device in random order.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

1 Press the select button repeatedly

until the desired item appears.

2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the

selected item.

3 Press (BACK).

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

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

EQ3

Selects an equalizer curve from 7 music types (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).

DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer)

Creates a more ambient sound field. To select the DSO mode: “1,” “2,” “3” or “OFF.” The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect.

LOW*

, MID*1, HIGH*1 (page 19)

BALANCE

Adjusts the sound balance between the left and right speakers.

FADER

Adjusts the relative level between the front and rear speakers.

SUB*

(Subwoofer volume)

Adjusts the subwoofer volume.

AUX LV*3 (AUX level)

Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” – “–8 dB.” This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.

*1 When EQ3 is activated. *2 When the audio output is set to “SUB-OUT”

(page 20). “ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 21 steps.

*3 When AUX source is activated (page 21).

Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3

“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.

1 Select a source, then press the select

button repeatedly to select “EQ3.”

2 Rotate the control dial to select

“CUSTOM.”

3 Press the select button repeatedly

until “LOW,” “MID” or “HIGH” appears.

4 Rotate the control dial to adjust the

selected item.

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

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold the select button before the setting is complete.

5 Press (BACK).

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

Tip

Other equalizer types are also adjustable.

Adjusting setup items — SET

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until the desired item appears.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the

setting (example “ON” or “OFF”).

4 Press and hold the select button.

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

Note

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

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

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CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 6) CT (Clock Time)

Activates the CT function: “ON,” “OFF” (page 13, 14).

BEEP

Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.”

AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio)

Activates the AUX source display: “ON,” “OFF” (page 21).

AUTO OFF

Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: “NO,” “30S (Seconds),” “30M (Minutes),” “60M (Minutes).”

SUB/REAR*

Switches the audio output: “SUB-OUT” (subwoofer), “REAR-OUT” (power amplifier).

DEMO

(Demonstration)

Activates the demonstration: “ON,” “OFF.”

DIMMER

Changes the display brightness. – “AT”: to dim the display automatically when

you turn lights on. (Available only when the

illumination control lead is connected.) – “ON”: to dim the display. – “OFF”: deactivate the dimmer.

CONTRAST

Adjusts the contrast for a clear view of the display, suitable for the installed viewing angle. The contrast level is adjustable in 7 steps.

LV-METER (Level Meter)

Activates the level meter: “ON,” “OFF.”

A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)

Scrolls long items automatically: “ON,” “OFF.”

REPEAT (page 16, 18) LOCAL (Local Seek Mode)

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

signals. – “OFF”: to tune normal reception.

MONO*

(Monaural Mode) Selects monaural reception mode to improve poor FM reception: “ON,” “OFF.”

ZAP.TIME (Zappin Time)

Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN function. – “ZAP.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds),”

“ZAP.TIME-2 (about 15 seconds),” “ZAP.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds).”

LPF*

(Low Pass Filter) Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “OFF,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz.”

SUB*

(Subwoofer Phase)

Selects the subwoofer phase: “NORM,” “REV.”

HPF (High Pass Filter)

Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency: “OFF,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz.”

LOUD (Loudness)

Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low volume levels: “ON,” “OFF.”

DM+

Activates the DM+ function: “ON,” “OFF.”

BTM (page 12)

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When FM is received. *3 When the audio output is set to “SUB-OUT.”

Using optional equipment

Additional Information

Auxiliary audio equipment

By connecting an optional portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit and then simply selecting the source, you can listen on your car speakers. The volume level is adjustable for any difference between the unit and the portable audio device. Follow the procedure below:

Connecting the portable audio device

1 Turn off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 3 Connect to the unit.

Connecting cord* (not supplied)

Precautions

• Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been parked in direct sunlight.

• Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files

MP3/WMA/AAC

About Device Inside Alert

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the USB device or iPod, “DEVICE INSIDE” will appear in the display.

Folder (album)

MP3/WMA/ AAC file (track)

* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

Adjust the volume level

Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected audio device before playback.

1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “AUX”

appears. After that, “AUX FRONT IN” appears.

3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a

moderate volume.

4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 5 Adjust the input level (page 19).

Open the front panel to remove the USB device or iPod.

If the front panel is detached when the ignition is turned off.

The Device Inside Alert LED flashes.

Tip

For how to remove the USB device or iPod, see page 15 (USB), 17 (iPod).

Note

The Device Inside Alert will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.

About iPod

• You can connect to the following iPod models. Update your iPod devices to the latest software before use.

Made for – iPod touch (2nd generation) – iPod touch (1st generation) – iPod classic – iPod with video – iPod nano (5th generation) – iPod nano (4th generation) – iPod nano (3rd generation) – iPod nano (2nd generation) – iPod nano (1st generation)

• “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

• Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your 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 conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

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, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Fuse (10 A)

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 7) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

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Main unit

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.

Back of the front panel

Removing the unit

Specifications

1 Remove the protection collar.

1 Detach the front panel (page 7). 2 Pinch both edges of the protection collar,

then pull it out.

2 Remove the unit.

1 Insert both release keys simultaneously

until they click.

Hook facing inwards.

FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

CEA2006 Standard Power Output: 17 Watts RMS 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 80 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

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Tuner section

Tuning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono) Separation: 40 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz Sensitivity: 26 µV

2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

USB Player section

Interface: USB (Full-speed) Maximum current: 500 mA

Power amplifier section

Output: Speaker outputs Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs:

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

Inputs:

BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna (aerial) input terminal Telephone ATT control terminal Illumination control terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) USB signal input connector

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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 ground (earth))

Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 180 mm

/8 × 2 × 71/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 163 mm

/4 × 21/8 × 61/2 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.0 kg (2 lb 4 oz) Supplied accessories:

Card remote commander: RM-X151 USB connector for iPod XA-50IP Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Optional accessories/equipment:

BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord): Source selector: XA-C40 HD Radio™ tuner: XT-100HD Walkman adaptor XA-50WM

Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting

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

If the problem is not solved, visit the following support site.

Support site

http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/mobileAV

General

No power is being supplied to the unit.

• Check the connection or 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 antenna (aerial) does not extend.

The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.

No sound.

• The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead) is activated.

• The position of the fader control “FADER” is not set for a 2-speaker system.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is canceled (page 20).

• 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.

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• The power supply lead or battery has been disconnected or it is not connected properly.

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

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

During playback or reception, demonstration mode starts.

If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with “DEMO-ON” set, demonstration mode starts. t Set “DEMO-OFF” (page 20).

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

• The dimmer is set “DIMMER-ON” (page 20).

• The display disappears if you press and hold (SOURCE/OFF).

t Press (SOURCE/OFF) on the unit until the

display appears.

• The connectors are dirty (page 22).

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