Sony WX-GT77UI Connections Manual

4-132-824-11 (1)

FM/AM 2DIN Compact Disc Player

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6.

WX-GT78UI WX-GT78UIM WX-GT77UI

Operating Instructions

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

ZAPPIN is a trademark 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.

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

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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 18). 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.

Note on the lithium battery

Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Playable discs on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

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

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

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Radio

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

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

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

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

USB devices

Playing back a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

iPod

Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

Setting the play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Operating an iPod directly

— Passenger control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Other functions

Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 17

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

CD changer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Additional Information

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

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC

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

About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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

Support site

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

http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/

Provides information on:

• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players

• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files

Getting Started

Canceling the DEMO mode

Playable discs on this unit

This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files (page 21)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

CD-DA

MP3

WMA

AAC

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. 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.

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 play/reception mode.

Preparing the card remote commander

Remove the insulation film.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, 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 (SEEK) +.

The hour indication flashes.

4 Rotate the control dial to set the hour

and minute.

To move the digital indication, press (SEEK) +/–.

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.

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

SOURCE

SRC

SEEK SEEK

AUX

RESET

DSPL

SCRL

BTM

MODE

EQ3

ZAP

PAUS E

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OFF

REP

SHUF

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This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

A ALBM/PRESET +/– buttons

CD/USB (during MP3/WMA/AAC playback): To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold). Radio: To receive preset stations.

B Z (eject) button

To eject the disc.

C Control dial/select button

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

D (BROWSE) button page 11

To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.

E SOURCE (SRC) button

To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ USB/AUX)*.

F MODE button page 12, 15, 16

Press to: Select the radio band (FM/AM)*/ select the play mode of iPod. Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger control.

G DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button

page 12, 13, 15

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

H Display window I Disc slot

Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts.

J OFF button

To power off; stop the source.

K SEEK –/+ buttons

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

L AUX input jack page 19

To connect a portable audio device.

M Receptor for the card remote

commander

N (BACK) button page 11

To return to the previous display.

O RESET button page 6 P ZAP button page 11

To enter ZAPPIN™ mode.

Q EQ3 (equalizer) button page 17

To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).

R BTM button page 12

To start the BTM function (press and hold).

S Number buttons

CD/USB:

(3): REP page 12, 14, 16 (4): SHUF page 12, 14, 16 (5): DM+

Improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3. To activate the DM+ function, set “ON.” To cancel, set “OFF.”

(6): PAU SE

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

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

* In the case of a CD changer being connected; when

(SOURCE) is pressed, “CD” and the unit number will appear in the display. Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can switch the changer.

Card remote commander RM-X151

0 5

OFF

SOURCE

SEL

ATT

MODE

–

VOL

SCRL

–

DSPL

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wd wf

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. Remove the insulation film before use (page 6).

w; < (.)/, (>) buttons

To control CD/radio/USB, the same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by < ,.

wa DSPL (display) button page 12, 13, 15

To change display items.

ws VOL (volume) +/– button

To adjust volume.

wd ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

wf SEL (select) button

The same as the select button on the unit.

wg M (+)/m (–) buttons

To control CD/USB, the same as (ALBM/PRESET) +/– on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by M m.

wh SCRL (scroll) button

To scroll the display item.

wj Number buttons

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

Note

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

Searching for a track

Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer

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

Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™

While playing back short track passages in a CD or 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.

Control dial

SEEK SEEK

AUX

(BROWSE)

OFF

SOURCE

SRC

MODE

DSPL

SCRL

BTM

EQ3

RESET

ZAP

REP

SHUF

PAUSE

(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).

Note

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

Select button

OFF

SOURCE

SEEK SEEK

AUX

RESET

(BACK)

SRC

MODE

DSPL

SCRL

BTM

EQ3

ZAP

REP

SHUF

PAUSE

1 Press (ZAP) 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

ZAP

The part of each track to playback in ZAPPIN mode.

2 Press the select button or (ZAP) 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/9 seconds/30 seconds (page 18).You cannot select the passage of the track to playback.

• Press (SEEK) –/+ or (ALBM/PRESET) –/+ in ZAPPIN

mode to skip a track or album.

• 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) repeatedly until

“TUNER” appears.

To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.

2 Press and hold (BTM) until “BTM”

flashes.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Tip

If you activated the BTM function by the setup menu, select “BTM” and press (SEEK) + (page 18).

Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you

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

1 Select the band, then press a number

button ((1) to (6)).

Tuning automatically

1 Select the band, then press (SEEK) –/+

to search for the station.

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

Tip

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

For details on selecting a CD changer, see page 19.

Display items

A Source B Track name*

name* Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock

*1 The information of a CD TEXT, MP3/WMA/AAC is

displayed.

*2 Album number is displayed only when the album is

changed.

To change display items B, press (DSPL).

Tip

Displayed items will differ depending on the disc type, recording format and settings.

Repeat and shuffle play

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

(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

TRACK track repeatedly.

ALBUM* album repeatedly.

SHUF ALBUM* album in random order.

SHUF DISC disc in random order.

* When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.

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

, Disc/artist name*1, Artist

, Album number*2, Album name*1,

USB devices

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

Support site

http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/

• 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.

Note

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.

Removing the USB device

1 Stop the USB device playback. 2 Remove the USB device.

If you remove your USB device during playback, data in the USB device may be damaged.

Notes

• Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose connection.

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

Display items

Playing back a USB device

1 Remove the USB cap from the USB

connector and connect the USB device to the USB connector.

Playback starts.

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

Press (OFF) to stop playback.

A Source 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 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

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

• 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 and shuffle play

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

(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

TRACK track repeatedly.

ALBUM album repeatedly.

SHUF ALBUM album in random order.

SHUF DEVICE device in random order.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.

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

iPod

For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see “About iPod” on page 21 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://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/

Playing back iPod

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

1 Remove the USB cap from the USB

connector and connect the iPod to the USB connector via the dock connector to the USB cable.

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

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

* If the iPod was played back in the passenger control

last time, this will not appear.

2 Press (MODE) to select the play mode.

The mode changes as follows:

RESUMING t ALBUM t TRACK t PODCAST* t GENRE t PLAYLIST t ARTIST

* May not appear depending on iPod setting.

3 Adjust the volume.

Press (OFF) to stop playback.

Display items

Removing the iPod

1 Stop the iPod playback. 2 Remove the iPod.

Caution for iPhone

When you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone volume is controlled by iPhone itself. In order to avoid sudden loud sound after a call, do not increase the volume on the unit during a telephone call.

Note

This unit cannot recognize iPod via a USB hub.

Tips

• We recommend the RC-100IP USB cable (not supplied) to connect the dock connector.

• 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.

Resume mode

When the iPod is connected to the dock connector, the mode of this unit changes to resume mode and playback starts in the mode set by the iPod. In resume mode, the following buttons do not function. – (3) (REP) – (4) (SHUF)

A Source (iPod) indication B Track name, Artist name, Album name, Track

number/Elapsed playing time, Clock

To change display items B, press (DSPL).

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.

Setting the play mode

1 During playback, press (MODE).

The mode changes as follows:

ALBUM t TRACK t PODCAST* t GENRE t PLAYLIST t ARTIST

* May not appear depending on iPod setting.

Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playlists and artists

To Press

Skip (ALBM/PRESET) –/+

Skip continuously

[press once for each]

(ALBM/PRESET) –/+ [hold to desired point]

Repeat and shuffle play

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

(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

TRACK track repeatedly.

ALBUM album repeatedly.

PODCAST podcast repeatedly.

ARTIST artist repeatedly.

PLAYLIST playlist repeatedly.

GENRE genre repeatedly.

SHUF ALBUM album in random order.

SHUF PODCAST podcast in random order.

SHUF ARTIST artist in random order.

SHUF PLAYLIST playlist in random order.

SHUF GENRE genre in random order.

SHUF DEVICE device in random order.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.

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

Operating an iPod directly — Passenger control

You can operate an iPod connected to the dock connector directly.

1 During playback, press and hold

(MODE).

“MODE IPD” appears and you will be able to operate the iPod directly.

To change the display items

Press (DSPL). The display items change as follows: Track name t Artist name t Album name t MODE IPD t Clock

To exit the passenger control

Press and hold (MODE). Then “MODE AUD” will appear and the play mode will change to “RESUMING.”

Notes

• The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.

• If this mode is canceled, the repeat setting will be

turned off.

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 play/reception mode.

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

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, HI*1 (page 17)

BAL (Balance)

Adjusts the sound balance between the left and right speakers.

FAD (Fader)

Adjusts the relative level between the front and rear speakers.

SUB (Subwoofer volume)

Adjusts the subwoofer volume.

AUX (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 AUX source is activated.

Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3

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

1 Select a source, then press (EQ3)

repeatedly to select “CUSTOM.”

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.

3 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 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold the select button before the setting is complete.

4 Press (BACK).

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

Note

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

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

CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 7) BEEP

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

AUX -A*

A.OFF (Auto Off)

B.OUT (Black Out)

DEMO

DIM (Dimmer)

CONTRAST

ILM

Activates the AUX source display: “ON,” “OFF” (page 19).

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

Turns off the illumination automatically for any source (e.g., during CD playback/radio reception, etc) if no operation is performed for 5 seconds: “ON,” “OFF.” To bring the light back on, press any button on the unit. (When activated, remote operation is unavailable.)

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

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

– “ON”: to dim the display. – “OFF”: deactivate the dimmer.

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

Changes the illumination color: “ILM-1,” “ILM-2.”

(AUX Audio)

(Demonstration)

you turn lights on. (Available only when the illumination control lead is connected.)

(Illumination)

M.DSPL (Motion Display)

Selects the Motion Display mode. – “LM”: to show moving patterns and level

meter. – “ON”: to show moving patterns – “OFF”: to deactivate the Motion Display.

A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)

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

LOCAL (Local Seek Mode)

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

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

MONO*

Z.TIME (Zappin Time)

LPF (Low Pass Filter)

LPF NORM/REV (Low Pass Filter Normal/

Reverse)

HPF (High Pass Filter)

LOUD (Loudness)

BTM (page 12)

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When FM is received.

Selects monaural reception mode to improve poor FM reception: “ON,” “OFF.”

Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN function. – “Z.TIME-1 (6 seconds),” “Z.TIME-2 (9

Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “OFF,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz.”

Selects the phase when the LPF is on: “NORM,” “REV.”

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

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

(Monaural Mode)

seconds),” “Z.TIME-3 (30 seconds).”

Using optional equipment

CD changer

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.

AUX

Connecting cord* (not supplied)

* 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) repeatedly until “AUX”

appears. “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 17).

Selecting the changer

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD”

appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired

changer appears.

Unit number

Disc number

Playback starts.

Skipping albums and discs

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

To skip Press (ALBM/PRESET) –/+

album and release (hold for a

album continuously

discs repeatedly.

discs continuously

moment).

within 2 seconds of first releasing.

then, press again within 2 seconds and hold.

Repeat and shuffle play

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

(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

DISC disc repeatedly.

SHUF CHANGER

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

tracks in the changer in random order.

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Attaching the label

Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rotary commander.

SEL

Location of controls

The corresponding buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

SEL

PRESET/

DISC

SOURCE

VOL

The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the unit.

• ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

• PRESET/DISC control

CD/USB: The same as (ALBM/PRESET) –/+ on the unit (push in and rotate). Radio: To receive stored stations (push in and rotate).

• VOL (volume) control

The same as the control dial on the unit (rotate).

• SEEK/AMS control

The same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold).

• DSPL (display) button

To change display items.

ATT

DSPL

SEEK/ AMS

MODE

OFF

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of the controls is factoryset as shown below.

To increase

To decrease

If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.

1 While pushing the VOL control, press and

hold (SEL).

Additional Information

Precautions

• Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been parked 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 playback 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.

• Discs that this unit CANNOT play – 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

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

• The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only) – folders (albums): 150 (including root folder) – files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than 300

– displayable characters for a folder/file name: 32

• 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 back.

/4 in) discs.

if folder/file names contain many characters)

(Joliet)/64 (Romeo)

• 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

multi-session.

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files

MP3/WMA/AAC

Folder (album)

MP3/WMA/ AAC file (track)

About iPod

• You can connect to the following iPod models. Update your iPod devices to the latest software before use. – iPod touch – iPod classic – iPod with video* – iPod nano (3rd generation) – iPod nano (2nd generation) – iPod nano (1st generation)* – iPhone and iPhone 3G

* Passenger control is not available for iPod nano (1st

generation) or iPod with video.

• “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.

• “Works with iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone 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

Specifications

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.

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Notes on the lithium battery

• Keep the lithium batter y 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)

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

Tuner section

Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 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: 531 – 1,602 kHz Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz Sensitivity: 26 µV

USB Player section

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

Power amplifier section

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

General

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal (front/rear) Subwoofer output terminal (mono) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal

Inputs:

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

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 × 100 × 185 mm

/8 × 4 × 73/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions: Approx. 178 × 100 × 163 mm

/8 × 4 × 61/2 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.9 kg (4 lb 4 oz)

Supplied accessories:

Card remote commander: RM-X151 Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Optional accessory:

Rotary commander: RM-X4S BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord): RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX, CDX-656X AUX-IN selector: XA-300 USB connection cable for iPod: RC-100IP

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.

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the

certain printed wiring boards.

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in

cabinets.

• Packaging cushions are made from paper.

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://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/

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 “FAD” is not set for a 2-speaker system.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is canceled (page 18).

• 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.

t Store again into the memory.

• 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 18).

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