To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 9.
To switch the FM/AM tuning step, see page 6.
For the connection/installation, see page 18.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte
la página 10.
Para cambiar el paso de sintonización de FM/AM, consulte la
página 6.
Para la conexión/instalación, consulte la página 20.
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For safety, be sure to install this unit in the
dashboard of the car as the rear side of the unit
becomes hot during use.
For details, see “Connection/Installation”
(page 18).
Laser Diode Properties
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output: Less than 53.3 μW
(This output is the value measurement at a distance
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the
Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.)
The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is
located on the bottom of the chassis.
WARNING: Do not ingest battery,
Chemical Burn Hazard.
The remote commander contains a coin/
button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is
swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just
2 hours and can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children. If
the battery compartment does not close securely,
stop using the product and keep it away from
children.
If you think batteries might have been swallowed or
placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate
medical attention.
Note on the lithium battery
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC
position
Be sure to set the AUTO OFF function (page 10).
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
OFF until the display disappears each time you
turn the ignition off.
Disclaimer regarding services offered by third
parties
Services offered by third parties may be changed,
suspended, or terminated without prior notice.
Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts
of situations.
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Table of Contents
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Press and hold for 1 second to turn the source
off and display the clock.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn
off the power and the display.
If the unit is turned off and the display
disappears, operation by the remote
commander is not available.
Control dial
Rotate to adjust the volume.
PUSH ENTER
Enter the selected item.
Press SOURCE, rotate then press to change the
source.
Reinforces bass sound in synchronization with
the volume level. Press to change the MEGA
BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF].
Automatically sets to [OFF] when [C.AUDIO+] is
set to [ON].
MODE (page 7, 8)
(back)
Return to the previous display.
SEEK +/–
Tune in radio stations automatically. Press and
hold to tune manually.
/ (prev/next)
/ (fast-revers e/fast-forward)
SOUND
Open the SOUND menu directly.
Number buttons (1 to 6)
Receive stored radio stations. Press and hold to
store stations.
ALBUM /
Skip an album for audio device. Press and hold
to skip albums continuously.
(repeat)
(shuffle)
PAU SE
AUX input jack
USB port
Receptor for the remote commander
RM-X211 Remote commander
Remove the insulation film before use.
The VOL (volume) + button has a tactile dot.
ATT (attenuate)
Attenuate the sound. Press again to cancel the
attenuation.
SOUND
Open the SOUND menu directly.
MENU
Press and hold to open the setup menu.
///
Select a setup item, etc.
ENTER
Enter the selected item.
/ (prev/next)
+/– (album +/–)
VOL (Volume) +/–
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Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, after
replacing the car battery, or changing the
connections, you must reset the unit. Press the
reset button with a ball-point pen, etc.
Note
Pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
Connecting a USB Device
1 Turn down the volume on the unit.
2 Connect the USB device to the unit.
To connect an iPod/iPhone, use the USB
connection cable for iPod (not supplied).
Connecting Other Portable
Audio Device
Switching the FM/AM Tuning
Step
Set the FM/AM tuning step of your country. This
setting appears only while the source is off and
the clock is displayed.
1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [SET GENERAL], then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET
TUNER-STP], then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select from [SET
50K/9K], [SET 100K/10K] or [SET 200K/
10K], then press it.
Setting the Clock
1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [SET GENERAL], then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET
CLOCK-ADJ], then press it.
The hour indication flashes.
3 Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press SEEK +/–.
4 After setting the minute, press MENU.
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
To display the clock
Press DSPL.
1 Turn off the portable audio device.
2 Turn down the volume on the unit.
3 Connect the portable audio device to the
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the
unit with a connecting cord (not
supplied)*.
* Be sure to use a straight type plug.
4 Press SOURCE to select [AUX].
To match the volume level of the connected
device to other sources
Start playback of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume, and set your usual listening
volume on the unit.
Press MENU, then select [SET SOUND] [SET AUX
VOL] (page 11).
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Listening to the Radio
Using Radio Data System (RDS)
Listening to the Radio
Tuning step setting is required (page 6).
To listen to the radio, press SOURCE to select
[TUNER].
Storing automatically (BTM)
1 Press MODE to change the band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).
2 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [SET GENERAL], then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET
BTM], then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency on
the number buttons.
Tuning
1 Press MODE to change the band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).
2 Perform tuning.
To tune manually
Press and hold SEEK +/– to locate the
approximate frequency, then press SEEK +/–
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired
frequency.
To tune automatically
Press SEEK +/–.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.
Selecting program types (PTY)
1 Press PTY during FM reception.
2 Rotate the control dial until the desired
program type appears, then press it.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
Type of programs
NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO
(Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE
(Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIE D (Varied), POP M (Pop
Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASYM (M.O.R.
Music), LIGHTM (Light classical), CLASSICS (Serious
classical), OTHER M (Other Music), WEATHER
(Weather), FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN
(Children’s program), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs),
RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In), TRAVEL
(Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music), NATIONM (National
Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLKM (Folk Music),
DOCUMENT (Documentary)
Setting clock time (CT)
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the
clock.
1 Set [SET CT-ON] in [SET GENERAL]
(page 10).
Storing manually
1 While receiving the station that you want
to store, press and hold a number button
(1 to 6) until [MEM] appears.
Receiving the stored stations
1 Select the band, then press a number
button (1 to 6).
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Playback
Playing a Disc
1 Insert the disc (label side up).
Playback starts automatically.
Playing a USB Device
In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a
general reference for the iPod functions on an iPod
and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text
or illustrations.
For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see
“About iPod” (page 13) or visit the support site on
the back cover.
MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer
Protocol) type USB devices (such as a USB flash
drive, digital media player, Android™ phone)
compliant with the USB standard can be used.
Depending on the digital media player or Android
phone, setting the USB connection mode to MTP is
required.
Notes
For details on the compatibility of your USB device,
visit the support site on the back cover.
Playback of the following files is not supported.
Playback starts.
If a device is already connected, to start
playback, press SOURCE to select [USB] ([IPD]
appears in the display when the iPod is
recognized).
2 Adjust the volume on this unit.
To stop playback
Press and hold OFF for 1 second.
To remove the device
Stop playback, then remove the device.
Caution for iPhone
When you connect an iPhone via USB, phone call
volume is controlled by the iPhone, not the unit. Do
not inadvertently increase the volume on the unit
during a call, as a sudden loud sound may result
when the call ends.
Operating an iPod directly (Passenger
control)
1 During playback, press and hold MODE
until [MODE IPOD] appears.
Operations of the iPod become available.
Note that the volume can be adjusted only by
the unit.
To exit pa sse nger co n tr ol
Press and hold MODE until [MODE AUDIO] appears.
Searching and Playing Tracks
Repeat play and shuffle play
1 During playback, press (repeat) or
(shuffle) repeatedly to select the desired
play mode.
Playback in the selected play mode may take
time to start.
Available play modes differ depending on the
selected sound source.
Searching a track by name (QuickBrowZer™)
1 During CD or USB playback, press
(browse)* to display the list of search
categories.
When the track list appears, press (back)
repeatedly to display the desired search
category.
* During USB playback, press (browse) for more
than 2 seconds to directly return to the beginning
of the category list.
2 Rotate the control dial to select the
desired search category, then press it to
confirm.
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3 Repeat step 2 to search the desired track.
Playback starts.
To exit the Qu i ck-BrowZer mod e
Press (browse).
Searching by skipping items
(Jump mode)
1 Press (browse).
2 Press SEEK +.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the item.
The list is jumped in steps of 10% of the total
number of items.
4 Press ENTER to return to the Quick-
BrowZer mode.
The selected item appears.
5 Rotate the control dial to select the
desired item, then press it.
Playback starts.
Settings
Canceling the DEMO Mode
You can cancel the demonstration display which
appears when the source is off and the clock is
displayed.
1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [SET GENERAL], then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET
DEMO], then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET
DEMO-OFF], then press it.
The setting is complete.
4 Press (back) twice.
The display returns to normal reception/play
mode.
Basic Setting Operation
You can set items in the following setup categories:
General setup (GENERAL), Sound setup (SOUND),
Display setup (DISPLAY)
1 Press MENU.
2 Rotate the control dial to select the setup
category, then press it.
The items that can be set differ depending on
the source and settings.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the
options, then press it.
To return to the previous display
Press (back).
General Setup (GENERAL)
DEMO (demonstration)
Activates the demonstration: [ON], [OFF].
CLOCK-ADJ (clock adjust) (page 6)
TUNER-STP (tuner step) (page 6)
(Available only while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.)
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: [ON], [OFF].
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AUTO OFF
Shuts off automatically after a desired time
when the unit is turned off: [ON] (30 minutes),
[OFF].
STEERING
Registers/resets the setting of the steering
wheel remote control.
(Available when connected with the connection
cable (not supplied).) (Available only while the
source is off and the clock is displayed.)
STR CONTROL (steering control)
Selects the input mode of the connected remote
control. To prevent a malfunction, be sure to
match the input mode with the connected
remote control before use.
CUSTOM
Input mode for the steering wheel remote
control (automatically selected when [EDIT
CUSTOM] is complete or [RESET CUSTOM] is
performed)
PRESET
Input mode for the wired remote control
excluding the steering wheel remote control
EDIT CUSTOM
Registers the functions (SOURCE, ATT, VOL +/–,
SEEK +/–) to the steering wheel remote control:
Rotate the control dial to select the function
you want to assign to the steering wheel
remote control, then press it.
While [REGISTER] is blinking, press and hold
the button on the steering wheel remote
control you want to assign the function to.
When registration is complete, [REGISTERED]
is displayed.
To register other functions, repeat steps
and .
(Available only when [STR CONTROL] is set to
[CUSTOM].)
RESET CUSTOM
Resets the setting of the steering wheel remote
control: [YES], [NO]. (Available only when [STR
CONTROL] is set to [CUSTOM].)
Notes
While making settings, only button operation on
the unit is available. For safety, park your car
before making this setting.
If an error occurs while registering, all the
previously-registered information remains. Restart
registration from the function where the error
occurred.
This function may not be available on some
vehicles. For details on the compatibility of your
vehicle, visit the support site on the back cover.
REAR/SUB
Switches the audio output: [SUB-OUT]
(subwoofer), [REAR-OUT] (power amplifier).
(Available only while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.)
CT (clock time)
Activates the CT function: [ON], [OFF].
BTM (best tuning memory) (page 7)
(Available only when the tuner is selected.)
FIRMWARE
Checks/updates the firmware version. For
details, visit the following support site:
Customers in Latin America:
FW VERSION (firmware version)
Displays current firmware version.
FW UPDATE (firmware update)
Enters firmware update process: [YES], [NO].
(Available only while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.)
Sound Setup (SOUND)
This setup menu can also be opened by pressing
SOUND, and is available when any source is
selected.
C.AUDIO+ (ClearAudio+)
Reproduces sound by optimizing the digital
signal with the Sony recommended sound
settings: [ON], [OFF]. (Automatically sets to [OFF]
when [EQ10 PRESET] is changed and/or
[MEGABASS] is set to [1] or [2] and/or [DSO] is set
to [LOW], [MID] or [HIGH].)
EQ10 PRESET
Selects an equalizer curve from 10 equalizer
curves or off:
[OFF], [R&B], [ROCK], [POP], [DANCE], [HIP-HOP],
[ELECTRONICA], [JAZZ], [REGUETON], [SALSA],
[CUSTOM].
For India models:
[BOLLYWOOD], [R&B], [ROCK], [POP], [DANCE],
[HIP-HOP], [ELECTRONICA], [JAZZ], [REGUETON],
[CUSTOM], [OFF].
The equalizer curve setting can be memorized
for each source.
EQ10 CUSTOM
Sets [CUSTOM] of EQ10.
Setting the equalizer curve: [BAND1] 32 Hz,
[BAND2] 63 Hz, [BAND3] 125 Hz, [BAND4] 250 Hz,
[BAND5] 500 Hz, [BAND6] 1 kHz, [BAND7] 2 kHz,
[BAND8] 4 kHz, [BAND9] 8 kHz, [BAND10] 16 kHz.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from -6 dB to +6 dB.
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POSITION (listening position)
F/R POS (front/rear position)
Simulates a natural sound field by delaying the
sound output from speakers to suit your
position:
[FRONT L] (front left),
[FRONT R] (front right),
[FRONT] (center front),
[ALL] (center of your car),
[OFF] (no position set)
ADJ POSITION* (adjust position)
Fine-tunes the listening position setting: [+3] –
[CENTER] – [-3].
SW POS* (subwoofer position)
Creates a more ambient sound as if there were
speakers in the dashboard: [OFF], [LOW], [MID],
[HIGH].
BALANCE
Adjusts the sound balance: [RIGHT-15] –
[CENTER] – [LEFT-15].
FAD ER
Adjusts the relative level: [FRONT-15] – [CENTER]
– [REAR-15].
DSEE (digital sound enhancement engine)
Improves digitally compressed sound by
restoring high frequencies lost in the
compression process.
This setting can be memorized for each source
other than the tuner.
Selects the DSEE mode: [ON], [OFF].
AAV (advanced auto volume)
Adjusts the playback volume level of all
playback sources to the optimum level: [ON],
[OFF].
RB ENH (rear bass enhancer)
Rear Bass Enhancer enhances the bass sound by
applying a low pass filter setting to the rear
speakers. This function allows the rear speakers
to work as a subwoofer if one is not connected.
(Available only when [SW DIREC] is set to [OFF]
and/or [REAR-OUT] is selected in [REAR/SUB].)
RBE MODE (rear bass enhancer mode)
Selects the rear bass enhancer mode: [1], [2], [3],
[OFF].
You can use the subwoofer without a power
amplifier when it is connected to the rear
speaker lead.
(Available only when [RBE MODE] is set to [OFF]
and/or [REAR-OUT] is selected in [REAR/SUB].)
Be sure to connect a 4 – 8 ohm subwoofer to
either of the rear speaker leads. Do not connect
a speaker to the other rear speaker lead.
SW MODE (subwoofer mode)
Selects the subwoofer mode: [1], [2], [3], [OFF].
SW PHASE (subwoofer phase)
Selects the subwoofer phase: [NORM], [REV].
SW POS* (subwoofer position)
Selects the subwoofer position: [NEAR],
[NORMAL], [FAR].
LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: [50Hz],
[60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
LPF SLOP (low pass filter slope)
Selects the LPF slope: [1], [2], [3].
S.WOOFER (subwoofer)
SW LEVEL (subwoofer level)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume level:
[+10 dB] – [0 dB] – [-10 dB].
([ATT] is displayed at the lowest setting.)
SW PHASE (subwoofer phase)
Selects the subwoofer phase: [NORM], [REV].
SW POS* (subwoofer position)
Selects the subwoofer position: [NEAR],
[NORMAL], [FAR].
LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: [50Hz],
[60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
LPF SLOP (low pass filter slope)
Selects the LPF slope: [1], [2], [3].
HPF (high pass filter)
HPF FREQ (high pass filter frequency)
Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency:
[OFF], [50Hz], [60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
HPF SLOP (high pass filter slope)
Selects the HPF slope (effective only when [HPF
FREQ] is set to other than [OFF]): [1], [2], [3].
AUX VOL (AUX volume level)
Adjusts the volume level for each connected
auxiliary device: [+18 dB] – [0 dB] – [-8 dB].
This setting negates the need to adjust the
volume level between sources.
* Does not appear when [F/R POS] is set to [OFF].
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Display Setup (DISPLAY)
BLK OUT (black out)
Turns off the illumination automatically for any
source (e.g., during radio reception/CD
playback, etc.) if no operation is performed for 5
seconds: [ON], [OFF].
To turn the light back on, press any button on
the unit or the remote commander.
DIMMER
Changes the display brightness: [ON], [OFF].
BUTTON-C (button color)
Sets a preset color or customized color for the
buttons.
COLOR
Selects from 15 presets colors, 1 customized
color.
CUSTOM-C (custom color)
Registers a customized color for the buttons.
RGB RED, RGB GRN, RGB BLUE
Adjustable color range: [0] – [32] ([0] cannot
be set for all color ranges).
DSPL-C (display color)
Sets a preset color or customized color for the
display.
COLOR
Selects from 15 presets colors, 1 customized
color.
CUSTOM-C (custom color)
Registers a customized color for the display.
RGB RED, RGB GRN, RGB BLUE
Adjustable color range: [0] – [32] ([0] cannot
be set for all color ranges).
ALL-C (all color)
Sets a preset color or customized color for the
display and buttons.
COLOR
Selects from 15 presets colors, 1 customized
color.
CUSTOM-C (custom color)
Registers a customized color for the display and
buttons.
RGB RED, RGB GRN, RGB BLUE
Adjustable color range: [0] – [32] ([0] cannot
be set for all color ranges).
SND SYNC (sound synchronization)
Activates the synchronization of the illumination
with the sound: [ON], [OFF].
M. DISPLAY (motion display)
Shows moving patterns: [LM], [ON], [OFF].
AUTO SCR (auto scroll)
Scrolls long items automatically: [ON], [OFF].
(Not available when the AUX or tuner is
selected.)
Additional Information
Updating the Firmware
You can update the firmware of this unit from the
following support site:
Customers in Latin America:
To update the firmware, visit the support site, then
follow the online instructions.
Precautions
Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been
parked in direct sunlight.
Do not leave the front panel or audio devices
brought in inside the car, or it may cause
malfunction due to high temperature in direct
sunlight.
Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.
Moisture condensation
Should moisture condensation occur inside the
unit, remove the disc and wait for about an hour for
it to dry out; otherwise the unit will not operate
properly.
To maintain high sound quality
Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.
Notes on discs
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
Before playing, wipe the discs
with a cleaning cloth from the
center out. Do not use
solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially
available cleaners.
This unit is designed to play
discs that conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard.
DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded
with copyright protection technologies do not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
therefore, these discs may not be playable by this
unit.
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Discs that this unit CANNOT play
Folde r (alb um)
Audio file (track)
+ side up
Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or
paper attached. Doing so may cause a
malfunction, or may ruin the disc.
Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star). Attempting to do so may damage
the unit.
8 cm (3
1
/4 in) discs.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs
If the multi-session disc begins with a CD-DA
session, it is recognized as a CD-DA disc, and
other sessions are not played.
Discs that this unit CANNOT play
CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality.
CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible
recording device.
CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly.
CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in
music CD format or MP3 format conforming to
ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or multisession.
that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
respectively, 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. Please note that the use of
this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Maintenance
About iPod
You can connect to the following iPod models.
Update your iPod devices to the latest software
before use.
Replacing the lithium battery of the 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
remote commander becomes shorter.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replaced only with the same or
equivalent type.
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 ensure a good
contact.
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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.
Specifications
Tuner section
FM
Tuning ra ng e:
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 100 kHz step)
87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)
FM tuning step:
50 kHz/100 kHz/200 kHz switchable
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:
FM CCIR: -1,956.5 to -487.3 kHz and
+500.0 to +2,095.4 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB
Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz