Sony MDX-F5800 Operating Instruction

FM/AM MiniDisc Player

3-262-950-11(1)

Operating Instructi on s Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

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. MDX-F5800 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. Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el ma nua l de instalación/conexiones suministrado.

US FR ES

MDX-F5800

Warning

Welcome !

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.

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Mini D is c Player. You can enjoy its various features even more with:

• Optional MD/CD units (both changers and players)*

• CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*

• Optional controller accessories Card remote commander RM-X114 Rotary commander RM-X4S

*1 This unit works with Sony products only. *2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes

The “XM Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a Sony XM tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the XM tuner module. For instructions on XM tuner operation, please refer to the XM tuner module’s included instruction manual.

in optional CD unit is played).

information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names. This information is recorded on the disc.

CAUTION

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

Table of Contents

Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Notes on MDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

About the MD group function. . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

MD Player MD/CD Unit (optional)

Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Display items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playing tracks in ra ndom order

— Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Locating a di sc by name

— List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

* Functions available with optional MD/CD unit

Radio

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) . . . . . . 14

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 15

Storing station names

— Station Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Tuning in a station thr ough a list

— List-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Other Functions

Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 19

Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 1 9

Changing the sound and display

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the equalizer (EQ3). . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer

(DSO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Additional Information

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Location of controls

Refer to the pages listed for details.

ATT

DSPL

SEL

–+

DISC REP SHUF BTM LIST

SOURCE MODE

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6

a Volume +/– button b ATT (attenuate) button 19 c DSPL (dis play mode change) button

9, 11, 13, 16, 20

d SEL (select) button

To select items.

e Display window f Z (eject) button (located on the front sid e

of the unit, behind the front panel) 10

g EQ3 button 20 h DSO button 21 i OPEN button 8, 10 j SEEK +/– button

Radio: To tune in stations automatically/find a station manually. MD/CD (MP3 files*

To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track.

k Receptor for the card remote

commander

l SOURCE (Power on/Radio/MD/CD*2)

button

T o select the source.

m MODE button

To change operation.

n OFF (Stop/Power off) button*3 8, 10

OPEN

DSO

SEEK

EQ3

–+

GP/ALBM

BTM SENS LIST

CAT

MDX-F5800

o Number buttons 20

Radio: To store the desired station on each number button. MD/CD (MP3 files*

(1): DISC – 10 (2): DISC + 10 (3): REP 11 (4): SHUF 12 (5): GP*

/ALBM*1 – 10

(6): GP*4/ALBM*1 + 10

p RESET button (located on the front side of

the unit, behind the front panel) 8

q BTM button 14 r SENS button 14, 15 s LIST/CAT*5 button 12, 13, 15, 16

*1 Available only when an optional CD unit with the

MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played.

*2 When an optional CD unit is connected. *3 Warni ng whe n installing in a car without

an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch

After turning off the ignition, be sure to press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears.

Otherwise , the display do es n ot turn off and this causes battery drain.

*4 Available only when an MD containing groups is

inserted in this unit and played.

*5 The CAT button is available only when the XM

tuner is connected.

Card remote commander RM-X114 (optional)

Selecting a disc, group and album with the card remote commander

Disc, group and al bum ca n be skipped using the DISC (GP/ALBM)/PRESET (+/–) buttons on the card remote commander.

DSPL MODE

PRESET

LIST

DISC

–

SEEK

SOUND

SOURCE

DISC

PRESET –

VOL

SEEK

–

ENTER

ATTOFF

–

The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

a DSPL button b MENU button* c SOURCE button d SEEK (–/+) buttons e SOUND button

To adjust the sound characteristics.

f OFF button g VOL (+/–) buttons h MODE button i LIST button j DISC(GP/ALBM)/PRESET (+/–)

buttons

k ENTER button* l ATT button

* Not available for this unit

Note

If the display disappears by pressing (OFF), 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” on page 22.

(With this unit)

To Press

Skip groups* – Group selection

+ or – [once for e ach group] To continuously skip groups, pre ss and hold either button.

(With optional unit)

To Press

Skip discs –Disc selection

+ or – [once for e ach disc] To continuously skip disc s, press once and pres s again within 2 second s ( and hold) either button.

Skip albums* – Album selection

+ or – [hold for a moment] and release To continuously skip albums, press (an d hold) within 2 seconds of first releasing the button.

*1 Available only when an MD containing groups is

inserted in this unit and played.

*2 Available only when an optional CD unit with the

MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played.

Skipping tracks continuous l y

Press once (SEEK) (+) o r ( SEEK) (–) on the card remote commander, then press ag a in within 2 seconds and hold .

Precautions

Notes on MDs

• If your car has been parked in dire ct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

• Power antenna will extend automatica l ly while the unit is operating.

• While driving, do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature or any other functions which may divert your attention from the road.

If you have any quest ions or proble m s concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please co nsult your nearest Sony dealer.

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation ma y occur inside the lense s and display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

To maintain high sound quality

Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or discs.

• Do not open the shutter of the cartridge

to expose the MD. Close immediately if the shutter opens.

• Never touch the surface of the disc inside.

• Do not subject the discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid le a ving th em in park ed cars or on dashboards/rear trays.

Notes on attaching labels

To avoid MDs becoming st uc k in the unit; – Attach the label in a suitable position. – Remove old labels before putt i ng new ones on. – Replace labels t hat are peeling away.

Cleaning

Wipe the surface of the cartridge from time to time with a soft, dry cloth.

About the MD group function

The group function is convenient to lo ca te the desired tracks wi th i n a gr oup from a large number of tracks, or t ra cks that have been recorded in M D LP (LP2/LP4) mode.

Notes on MD group settings

• This unit is for MD playback only. For MD recording and group settings, refer to the operating instructions of your MD recorder.

• The same group name can be registered more than twice on the same MD.

• Maximum group number is 99, though the actual group number depends on your MD recorder.

• Depending on your MD recorder, MD grou p settings may not be available.

MD containing groups

GP (group) assumption on this unit

This unit recognizes single tracks and multiple tracks between groups as groups (GP), even they were not registered as such by your MD recorder. The “GP” numbers are allotted to those tracks as well as the registered groups. The indication of “GP” number lights up in the display window, if the group is changed on an MD during playback.

MD containing groups and allotted “GP” numbers on thi s unit

GP2

GP3

(Group2

GP4

GP1

(Group1

1234 56789

GP5

(Group3

Group2*Group1* Group3*

12 456789

Track number

* Groups: set by your MD recorder.

When you insert an MD in this unit, play back starts automatically and follows track order.

* Groups: set by your MD recorder.

For using MD group fu nctio n, refe r to “Pla ying a disc” (page 10), “Playing tracks repeat edly” (page 11), a nd “Playing tracks in random order” (page 12).

Note

The MD group function is available only when an MD containing groups is inserted in this unit and played.

Getting Started

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit fr om being stolen.

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. Remove the front panel and pres s 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.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position withou t removing the front panel, t he caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. If you connect an optional amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.

1 Press (OFF)*.

MD/CD playbac k or radio reception s to ps (the key illumination an d display remain on).

* If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on

the ignition switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing (OFF) until the display disappears to avoid car battery drain.

2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front

panel to the right, and gently pull out the left end o f the front pa n el.

Notes

• If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.

• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and its 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 with you, use the supplied front panel case.

Attaching the front panel

Place hole A of the fr ont panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.

Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert an MD) to operate the unit.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.

The hour indication flashes.

1 Press the volume +/– button to se t

the hour.

2 Press (SEL).

The minute indication flashes.

3 Press the volume +/– button to se t

the minute.

2 Press (DSPL).

The clock starts. After the clock setting is completed, the di splay returns to normal play mode.

Note

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

MD Player MD/CD Unit (optional)

In addition to playi ng an MD (MD having group settings) with this unit, you can also control external MD/CD (MP3 playable CD) units. If you connect optional MP3 playable CD units (eg., MP3 CD changer), you can play MP3 files; compressed audi o files ( tr acks) with quality of sound.

Playing a disc

(With this unit)

1 Press (OPEN) and inse rt the disc

(labeled side up).

2 Close the fron t p anel.

Playback starts automatically.

If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly unti l “M D ” appears to start p layback.

To Press

Stop playba ck (OFF) Eject the disc (OPEN) then Z Skip tracks

–Automatic

Music Sensor

Fast-forward/ reverse –Manual Search

Skip GP* –GP selection

* Available only when an MD containing groups is

inserted in this unit and played.

(SEEK) (–/+) (./>) [once for each tr ack]

(SEEK) (–/+) (m/M) [hold to desired po int]

(5)(GP–) or (6)(GP+) [once for each g roup] [hold to desired gr oup]

To skip tracks continuously, press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–), then press again within 2 seconds and hold.

Notes

• Depending on the condition of the disc, it may not play back (page 6).

• While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if (SEEK) (–) or (SEEK) (+) is pressed, playback skips to the last/first track of the disc.

• When the last track on the disc is over, playback restarts from the first track of the disc.

(With optional unit)

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“MD (MS*

)” or “CD.”

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the

desired unit appears.

Playback starts.

To Press

Skip discs –Disc selection

Skip albums* –Albums selection

*1 MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1 *2 Available only when an optional CD unit with the

MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played.

Cautions when c onn ect in g M GS-X1 a nd MD un it( s )

This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit.

• When you want to play MGS-X1, press (SOURCE) to select “MD.” When “MD” appear s in the source display, press (MODE) to select “MS,” to start playback.

• When you want to play an MD unit, press (SOURCE) to select “MD. ” If your desired MD unit appears in the source display, it starts to play. If “MS” or another MD unit appears in the source display, press (MODE) to select your desired MD unit, to start playback.

Notes when connecting MP3 playable CD unit(s)

• If a disc with no MP3 files (tracks) is inserted, “NO MUSIC” appears in the display and playback of the next disc starts.

• Before playing a track, this unit reads all track and album information on the disc. Depending on the track structure, it may take more than a minute before playback begins. During this time, “READ” is displayed. Play will automatically start when reading is complete.

Note

With an optional unit connected, playback of the same source will continue on to the optional MD/CD unit.

(1)(DISC–) or (2)(DISC+)

[once for each disc ] [hold to desired disc]

(5)(ALBM–) or (6)(ALBM+)

[once for each album] [hold to desire d album]

Display items

When the disc/group/album/track changes, any prerecorded title* track is automatically displayed. (If the A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) function is set to “ON,” names exceeding 8 charac te rs will be scrolled (page 19).)

Source

Displayable items

• Disc number/Track number/

•Disc name*

• Track (file) name*1*

•Clock

• Alb um (folder) name*

•ID3 tag*

To Press

Switch display item (DSPL)

of the new disc/group/album/

MDLP display*

LP2: LP2 playback LP4: LP4 playback

Elapsed playing time Artist name*

/Group name*3/

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can select:

(With this unit)

• REP-TRACK — to repeat the current track.

•REP-GP*1 — to repeat tracks in the current

group.

(With optional units)

• REP-TRACK — to repeat the current track.

• REP-ALBM*2 — to repeat the tracks in the

current album.

• REP-DISC*3 — to repeat the tracks in the

current disc.

*1 Available only when an MD containing groups is

inserted in this unit and played.

*2 Available only when an optional CD unit with the

MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played.

*3 Available only when one or more optional MD/CD

units are connected.

During playback, press (3) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display.

Repeat Play s t arts.

To return to normal play mode, select “REP-OFF.”

*1 When pressing (DSPL), “NO NAME” indicates that

there is no Disc Memo (page 12) or no prerecorded name to display.

*2 Available only when an MDLP disc i s played. *3 Available only when an MD containing groups is

inserted in this unit and played.

*4 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name. *5 Only for MP3 files.

Only track name/artist name/album name in ID3 tag is displayed. When pressing (DSPL), “NO ID3” indicates that there is no ID3 tag to display.

Notes

• Some characters cannot be displayed. Characters and signs which cannot be displayed appear as “ *.”

• For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very many characters, information may not scroll.

• This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of a CD TEXT disc.

Tips

• When the A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) function is set to “OFF” and the disc/group/album/track is changed, the disc/group/album/track name or ID3 tag does not scroll.

• When an MD containing groups is played and the group is changed, the new group number is displayed. Likewise, when an MP3 file is play ed and the album is changed, the new album number is displayed.

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play

You can select:

(With this unit)

•SHUF-GP*1 — to play tracks in the current group in random or der.

• SHUF-DISC — to play the tracks on t he current disc in ra ndom order.

(With optional units)

•SHUF-ALBM*2 — to play the tracks in the current album in random order.

• SHUF-DISC — to play the tracks on the current disc in ra ndom order.

• SHUF-CHGR*3 — to play the tracks in the current optional MD (CD) c hanger in random order.

• SHUF-ALL*4 — to play all the tracks in all th e connected MD (CD) units (including this unit) in random order.

*1 Available only when an MD contai ning groups is

inserted in this unit and played.

*2 Available only when an optional CD unit with the

MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played.

*3 Available only when one or more optional MD (CD)

changers are connected.

*4 Available only when one or more optional MD units,

or two or more optional CD units are connected.

During playback, press (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired se ttin g appears in the display.

Shuffle Play starts.

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

Note

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

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function)

You can label each disc with a cus t om name (Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name (page 13).

1 Start playing the disc you want to label

in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function.

2 Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds.

The unit will repeat the disc during the labeling procedure .

3 Enter the characters.

1Press the volume +/– button to

select the desired character.

A y B y C ... y 0 y 1 y 2 ...

y + y – y

*(blank space)

2Press (SEL) after l o cating the

desired character.

The next characte r flashes.

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the

entire name.

4 To return to normal play mode, press

(LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds.

Tips

• Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a character.

• You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM FILE function if that unit is connected along with a CD unit that has the function. The Disc Memo will be stored in the memory of the CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function.

Note

REP-TRACK/SHUF play is suspended until the name edit is complete.

... y * y A

Viewing the Disc Memo

As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes priority over any original CD TEXT information.

To Press

View (DSPL) during CD/CD

Tip

Other items can be displayed (page 11).

TEXT disc playback

Erasing the Disc Memo

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD.”

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

CD unit storing the Disc Memo.

3 Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds. 4 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.

The stored names will appear.

5 Press the volume +/– button

repeatedly to select the disc name you want to erase.

6 Press (SEL) for 2 seconds.

The name is eras ed. Repeat ste ps 5 and 6 if you want to er ase other names.

7 Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds.

The unit returns to normal play mode.

Notes

• When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased, the original CD TEXT information is displayed.

• If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase, try selecting a different CD un it in step 2.

• If you have already er as e d al l of th e Dis c Mem o, the unit returns to normal play mode in step 4.

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (For an MD unit, or a CD unit with the CD TEXT/CU STOM FILE function)

Y ou can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names*

discs*

*1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you

assign a name for an MD or a CD (page 12).

*2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when

you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD TEXT function.

1 During playback, press (LIST) (CAT).

The name assi gned to the curr ent disc app ears in the display.

2 Press (LIST) (CAT) repeatedly until

you find the desired disc.

3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to play

the disc.

Notes

• Once a disc name has been displayed for 5 seconds, the display goes back to its normal playback mode.

• If there are no discs in the magazine, “NO DISC” appears in the display.

• If a disc has not been assigned a custom file, “NO NAME” appears in the display.

• If the disc information has not been read by the unit, “NOT READ” appears in the display. To load the disc, first press the number button, then choose the disc that has not been loaded.

• The information appears only in upper case. There are also some letters which cannot be displayed.

or for CD TEXT

Radio

The unit can stor e up to 6 stations pe r band (FM1, FM2, FM3, A M1, and AM2).

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals within the selected band, and stores them in the order of their frequency.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press (BTM) for 2 second s.

The unit stores stations in the order o f their frequencies on th e number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Notes

• If only a few stations can be received due to weak signals, some number buttons will retain their former settings.

• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press the number button ((1) to (6))

on which the desired station is stored.

If preset tuning does not work

— Automatic tuning/Local Seek Mode

Automatic tuning:

Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to search for the station.

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

Local Seek Mode:

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SENS) repeatedly until “LOCAL-ON” appears.

“LCL” indicator is displayed.

Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.

To cancel the local seek mode, press (S ENS) twice when receiving FM.

Note

When receiving AM, to cancel the local seek mode, press (SENS) (“LOCAL-OFF” appears).

Tip

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

If FM stereo reception is poor

— Monaural Mode

During radio reception, press (SENS) repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears.

“MONO” indicator is displayed.

Storing station names

— Station Memo

You can assign a name to each radio station and store it in memory. The name of the station currently tuned in appears in the di splay. You can assign a name usi ng up to 8 characters for a station.

The sound improves, but becomes monaural (“STEREO” disappears).

To return to nor mal radio recepti on m ode, press (SENS) (“MONO-OFF” appears).

Tip

If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to “OFF” (page 21).

Storing only the desired stations

You can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen number button.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to tu ne

in the station that you want to store.

4 Press the desired number button ((1)

to (6)) for 2 seconds until “MEM” appears.

The number button in di cation appears in the display.

Note

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

Storing the station names

1 Tune in a station whose name you

want to store.

2 Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds.

3 Enter the characters.

1 Press the volume +/– button to

select the desired chara ct er.

A y B y C ... y 0 y 1 y 2 ...

y + y – y

*(blank space)

2 Press (SEL) after locating the

desired character.

The next character fla shes.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the

entire name.

... y * y A

4 To return to normal radio reception

mode, press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds.

Tip

Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a character.

continue to next page t

Erasing the station name

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds. 4 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.

The stored names will appear.

5 Press the volume +/– button

repeatedly to select the stati on na me you want to erase.

6 Press (SEL) for 2 seconds.

The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.

7 Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds.

The unit returns to no rmal radio recept io n mode.

Note

If you have already erased all of the station names, “NO DATA” appears in step 6.

Tuning in a station through a list

— List-up

1 During radio reception, press (LIST)

(CAT).

The frequency or the name assigned to the current station appears in the display.

2 Press (LIST) (CAT) repeatedly until

you find the desired station.

3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to tune

in the desired station.

Other Functions

You can also control the unit (and optional MD/ CD units) with a rotary commander (optional).

Using the rotary commander

By rotating the control

SEEK/AMS control

First, attach the appropriate label depending on how you want to mount the rotary commander. The rotary commander works by pressin g buttons and/or rotating controls.

MODE

DSPL

SEL

DSPL

By pressing buttons

(SEL)

(SOURCE)

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Press To

(ATT)

(DSPL)

(MODE)

(OFF)

(SOURCE) Change the source

(Radio/MD/CD*1)/Power on

(MODE) Change operation

(Radio band/MD unit*1/CD

unit*

)

(ATT) Attenuate the sou nd

(OFF)*

Stop playback or ra di o reception/Power off

(SEL) Adjust and select (DSPL) Change the display item

Rotate and release to:

– Skip tracks.

To continuously skip tracks , rotate onc e and rotate again within 2 seconds and hold the control.

– Tune in stations automatically.

Rotate, hold, and release to:

– Fast-forward/reverse a track. – Find a station manually.

By pushing in and rotating the control

PRESET/DISC control

OFF

Push in and rotate the control to:

– Receive preset stations. – Change discs during MD (CD) playback *1. – Change groups*3. – Change albums*4.

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When an MD contai ni ng groups, or an MP3 file is played, you can se le ct a group (MD), or an album (MP3 file) using th e rotary commander.

(With this unit)

To Do this

Skip groups* –Group selectio n

1To enter Group selection

mode, push in, then rotate and hold the control. Within 2 seconds, proceed to step 2.

2Push in, then rotate

quickly and re peatedly , to skip groups one by one.

(With optional unit)

To Do this

Skip discs –Disc selection

Push in and rota t e [once for each disc] the cont rol. To continuously skip discs, push in and rotate on ce and rotate again within 2 seconds (and hol d) the control.

Skip albums* –Album selection

1To enter Album selection

mode, push in, then rotate and hold the control. Within 2 seconds, proceed to step 2.

2Push in, then rotate

quickly and re peatedly , to skip albums one by one.

*1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is

connected.

*2 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the

ignition key switch, after turning off the ignition, be sure to press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears.

*3 Available only when an MD contai ning groups is

inserted in this unit and played.

*4 Available only when an optional CD unit with the

MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played.

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of controls is factory-se t 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.

Press (SEL) for 2 seconds while pushing the VOL control.

Note

If you press (SEL) for 2 seconds while pushing the VOL control, “NORM” or “REV” appears in the display. – “NORM” is to use the rotary commander at the

factory-set position.

– “REV” is to use the rotary commander when it is

mounted on the right side of the steering column.

Adjusting the sound characteristics

Changing the sound and display settings

You can adjust the balanc e, fader, low pass filter and subwoofer volume.

1 Press (SEL) repeatedly until “BAL,”

“FAD,” “LPF” or “SUB” appears.

Each time you p re ss (SEL), the item changes as follows:

LOW*

t MID*1 t HI*1 t

BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t LPF (low pass filter)* SUB (subwoo fe r volum e )*

*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 20). *2 When “SUB” is selected (page 19). *3 The cut off frequency is adjustable to 78 Hz,

125 Hz, or OFF.

*4 The volume level is adjustable between –10

and +10 steps. (Below –10, “ATT” is displayed.)

2*3

2*4

2 Press the volume +/– button to adjust

the selected item.

Note

Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.

Quickly attenuating the sound

Press (ATT).

After “ATT-ON” momentarily appears, “ATT” appears i n t he display.

The following items can be set:

• REAR/SUB*1 — to switch the audio output REAR or SUB. – Select “REAR” to output to a power

amplifier.

– Select “SUB” to output to a subwoofer.

• A.SCRL (Auto Sc roll)*2 (page 11).

• M.DSPL (Motion Display) — to turn the motion display on or off. – Select “ON” to activate the motion display

(the moving pattern appears in the display).

– Select “OFF” to deactivate the motion

display.

•DEMO*1 — to turn the demonstration display on or off. – Select “ON” to activate the demonstration

display (the de monstration starts about 10 seconds after the unit is turned off).

– Select “OFF” to deactivate the

demonstrat i on display.

• BEEP*3 — to turn the beeps on or off.

• DIM (Dimmer) — to change the brightness of the displ a y. – Select “ON” to dim the display. – Select “OFF” to deactivate the Dimmer.

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To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again.

Tip

When the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone ATT function).

Switching the REAR/SUB*

Press (SEL) and then press the volume + (REAR) or – (SUB) button.

After 3 seconds, the display returns to no r m al play mode.

Selecting the desired item

Press (SEL) and the desired button simultaneously.

(SEL) + (3): A.SCRL* (SEL) + (4): M.DSPL (SEL) + (4): DEMO* (SEL) + (6): BEEP* (SEL) + (DSPL): DIM

After the mode setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode.

To cancel the item, press (SEL) and the desired button simultaneously again.

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When MD or CD is played. *3 The beep sound is output only when the built-in

amplifier is used.

Setting the equalizer (EQ3)

You can select an equal i zer curve for 7 music types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM, and OFF (equalizer OFF)). You can store a different equalizer setting for each source.

Selecting the equalizer curve

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(Radio, MD or CD).

2 Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the

desired equalizer curve.

Each time you press (EQ3), the item changes.

To cancel the equalizing effect, select “OFF.”

Adjusting the equalizer curve

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

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(Radio, MD or CD).

2 Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the

desired equalizer curve.

3 Adjusting the equalizer cur ve.

1Press (SEL) repeatedly to select the

desired tone range.

Each time you pr ess (SEL), the tone range changes.

LOW t MID t HI (t BAL t FAD t LPF t SUB)

2Press the volume +/– button

repeatedly to adjust to the desired volume level.

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

3Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the

equalizer curve .

To restore the factory-set equali zer curve, press (SEL) for 2 seconds. After 1 second, the display returns to normal play mode.

Note

When EQ3 is set to “OFF,” you cannot adjust the equalizer settings.

Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO)

If your speakers are installed into the lower part of the doors, the so und will come from bel ow and may not be clear. The DSO (Dynamic So undstage Organizer) function creates a more ambient sound as if there were speakers above the da shboard (virtual speakers). You can store the DSO se tting for each source.

DSO mode and image of virtual speakers

*3 *2

*3 *2 *1

Additional Information

Maintenance

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 b e an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your neares t Sony dealer.

*1 DSO-1 *2 DSO-2 *3 DSO-3 *4 DSO-OFF

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(Radio , MD or CD).

2 Press (DSO) repeatedly until the

desired DSO setting appears.

Each time you press (DSO), the DSO sett ing changes.

To cancel the DSO function, select “D SOOFF.” After 1 second, the display returns to normal play mode.

Notes

• Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable effect.

• If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to “OFF. ”

Fuse (10 A)

Warning

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.

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Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not functi on pr operly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 8) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much fo rce. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Main unit

Back of the front panel

Notes

• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch.

• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device.

Replacing the lithium battery

Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 y ear. (The servi ce life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) When the batt ery bec omes wea k, the range o f 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.

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Notes on 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 metal lic tweeze rs, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

Removing the unit

1 Remove the protection collar.

1 Detach the front panel (page 8). 2 Engage the release keys togethe r

with the protection collar.

2 Remove the unit.

1 Insert both release keys together

until t hey click.

Face the hook inwards.

Orient the release key correctly.

3 Pull out the release keys to remove

the protection collar.

2 Pull the release keys t o unseat the

unit.

3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion.

MD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter Below measurable limit

Tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 107.9 MHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable sensitivity 9 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 67 dB (stereo),

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

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

69 dB (mono)

0.5 % (stereo),

0.3 % (mono)

Tuning range 530 – 1,710 kHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity 30 µV

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms

Maximum power output 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

(sure seal connectors)

General

Outputs Audio output terminals

Inputs Telephone ATT control

Tone controls Low:

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

terminal Remote controller input terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Antenna input termina l

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

Power requirements 12 V DC car battery Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 181 mm

Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm

Mass Approx. 1.2 kg Supplied accessories Parts for installation and

Optional accessories Card remote commander

Optional equipment CD changer (10 discs)

(negative ground)

(7 1/8 × 2 × 7 1/4 in) (w/h/d)

(7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 3/8 in) (w/h/d)

(2 lb 10 oz) connections (1 set)

Front panel case (1) RM-X114

Rotary commander RM-X4S BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)

CDX-757MX CD changer (6 discs) CDX-T69 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-66XLP XM Satellite Radio Receiver XT-XM1 Source selector XA-C30 AUX-IN Selector XA-300

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

Note

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

Design and specifications are subject to chan ge without notice.

Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going t hrough the checkl ist belo w, check the connection and operating procedur es.

General

No sound.

• Press the volume + button to adjust the volume.

• Cancel the ATT function.

• Set the fader control to the center posi tion for a 2-speaker system.

• You may play an MDLP disc with an optional MD chang er without the MDLP function (“LP: ···” may appear in the display). t Insert the MDLP disc in the unit to play.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

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

• The power lead or battery has been disconnected.

• The power connecting lead is not connected properly.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is canceled (p age 19).

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

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

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

display appe ar s.

• Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. For det ai ls, see “Cleaning th e connectors” on page 22.

Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes noise when the ignition key is in the ON, ACC, or OFF position.

The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s accessory power connec to r.

No power is bei ng supplied to t h e unit.

• Check the connection. If everything is in order , check the fuse.

• The car does not hav e an ACC position. t Press (SOURCE) (or insert an MD ) to

turn on the unit.

The power is continuous ly supplied to the unit.

The car does not have an ACC position. t After turning off the ignition, be sure to

press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears.

The power antenna does not extend.

The power antenna does not have a relay box.

Cannot turn off the “--------” indication.

You entered the name edit mode. t Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 sec onds.

MD playback

An MD cannot be loaded.

• Another MD is already loaded.

• The MD has been forcibly inserted upside down or in th e wr ong way.

Playback does not begin.

Defective MD.

A disc is automatically ejected.

The ambient temp erature exceeds 50°C (122°F).

MD group function does not work.

• The inserted MD in this unit does not contain any groups.

• The currently playing track m ay not be in a group set by your MD recorder.

• You ma y pl ay an MD containing gr oups inserted in an optional MD changer. t Ins er t the MD containing groups in this

unit.

The operation buttons do not function. MD will not be ejected.

Press the RESET button.

The sound skips from vibration.

• The unit is installed at an angle of more than 45°.

• The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

The sound skips.

Dirty or defective disc.

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Radio reception

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.

• The broadcast signal is too wea k.

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

• Connect a power antenna control l ead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s antenna booster. (Only when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass.)

• Check the connection of the car antenna.

• The auto antenna will not go up. t Chec k t he connection of the power

antenna control lead.

• Check the frequency.

• When the DSO mode is on, the so und is sometimes hampered by noises. t Set the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 21).

Automatic tuning is not possible.

• The local seek m o d e is set to “O N.” t Set the local seek mode to “O FF”

(page 14).

• The broadcast signal is too wea k. t Perform manual tuning.

The “STEREO” indication flashes.

• Tune in the frequency ac cur ately.

• The broadcast signal is too wea k. t Set the monaural reception mode to

“ON” (page 15).

A program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Canc el monaural reception m ode

(page 15).

Error displays/Messages

Error displays

(For this unit and optional MD/CD changers)

The following indications will flash for about 5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.

BLANK*

ERROR*

FAILURE (Illuminates until any button is

pressed.)

FAILURE (Illuminates for about 1 second.)

HI TEMP

NO DISC

NO MAG

No tracks have been recor ded on an MD.*

t Play an MD with recorded tracks on it.

• An MD is dirty or inserte d up side down.* t Cl ean or insert the MD correctly.

• A MD/CD cannot play becaus e of some problem. t Insert another M D /CD.

The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. t See the installation guide manual of this

model to check the connection.

When the XM tune r i s connected, storing a n XM radio channel into a preset failed. t Be sure to receive the chan nel that you

want to store, then try it again.

The ambient temperature is more than 50°C (122°F). t Wait until the temperature goes down

below 50°C (122°F).

No disc is inserted in the MD/CD unit. t Insert discs in the MD/CD unit.

The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD unit. t Insert the magazine in the CD unit.

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