Sony XA-V7W annexe 2

Media Center/Receiver

XAV-7W

3-244-520-11(1)

Media Center/ Receiver

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For installation and connections, see the supplied Installation/Connections manual. Zur Installation und zum Anschluss siehe die mitgelieferte Installations-/Anschlussanleitung. En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel d’Installation/ Connexions fourni. Per l’installazione e i collegamenti, fare riferimento al manuale “Installazione/Collegamenti” in dotazione. Zie voor het monteren en aansluiten van het apparaat de bijgeleverde handleiding “Installatie/ Aansluitingen”.

GB DE FR IT NL

XAV-7W

Features .................................................................................................................... 4

Precautions ............................................................................................................... 5

Getting Started

Preparations ............................................................................................................. 6

Location of Controls ................................................................................................ 8

Basic Operation

Listening to Radio or CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick”.............................................10

Using Video Components ...................................................................................... 12

Setting a Security Code.........................................................................................13

Setting the Clock.................................................................................................... 15

Advanced Operation

FM/MW/LW Reception

Reading the monitor and display

window .....................................................16

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ..............18

Storing stations manually ..........................20

Searching for a station by name (List)......21

RDS

Overview of RDS........................................22

Automatic retuning for best reception

results —AF function ..............................22

Receiving traffic announcements

—TA/TP ....................................................23

Presetting RDS stations with AF and TA

setting ........................................................24

Tuning in stations by programme type

—PTY.........................................................24

Setting the clock automatically

—Clock Time Data...................................25

CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick” Playback

Reading the monitor and display

window .....................................................26

Repeat playback ..........................................28

Shuffle playback ..........................................29

Labeling a CD - Disc Memo (CD unit with

the CUSTOM FILE function)..................30

Locating a disc by name (List)...................32

Video Components

Selecting the screen mode ..........................33

Sound Settings

Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO) ...34

Using the equalizer (EQ7) ..........................35

Adjusting the sound characteristics

(BAS/TRE/BAL/FAD/SUB) .................37

Setting the low-pass filter (LPF)................ 38

Setting the high-pass filter (HPF)..............39

Setting the sound level for connected AUX

components...............................................40

Other Functions

Sound and display settings........................41

Using the rotary commander.....................44

Other Features

Additional Information

Card remote commander precautions...... 46

About the liquid crystal display (LCD)

panel ..........................................................46

Replacing the lithium battery ....................46

If movement of the monitor has been

impeded during the monitor setting.....47

Dismounting the unit..................................47

Troubleshooting................................... 49

Specifications ....................................... 52

Features

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Media Center/Receiver. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

7-inch in-dash motorized TFT monitor

Innovative in-dash monitor design allows the unit to be mounted in a single DIN slot. At the touch of a button, a 7-inch wide-aspect-ratio screen slides out, for comfortable DVD viewing. (Sony DVD changers are optionally available.)

Sony bus control and FM/MW/LW tuner

The built-in FM/MW/LW tuner as well as an optional Sony CD/MD changer and MG Memory Stick system-up player can be conveniently operated from the unit. The XAV-7W is the ideal centerpiece for a sophisticated car audio/video system.

Built-in amp with 45 watts × 4

In spite of its compact size, the XAV-7W has 4 powerful amplifier channels delivering 45 watts each, for effortless music reproduction.

DSO creates a virtual soundstage

The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) developed by Sony improves the listening experience by creating a soundstage with “virtual speakers”. These are located right out front, not buried in the lower part of the doors. The result is clearer, more transparent sound.

EQ7 frequency curves

7 preprogrammed equalizer curves for various types of music can be selected at the press of a button. In addition, you can fine-tune each curve by adjusting the signal level in 7 frequency bands, to create your very own sound.

2 A/V inputs and 1 rear monitor output

Up to 2 optional A/V devices can be connected simultaneously.

Precautions

To avoid the risk of injury or accident, read the following precautions before installing and operating the unit.

On safety

Comply with the Traffic Laws in your country.

•

While driving –You must not watch or operate the monitor. It

may lead to distraction and cause an accident. Park your car in a safe place to watch the monitor and operate the unit.

•

While operating – Do not insert your hands, fingers or foreign object

into the unit while the monitor is functioning. It may cause injury or damage to the unit.

– Keep small articles out of the reach of children.

•

If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

Preventing accidents

The video pictures appear only after you park the car and set the parking brake. When the car starts moving, the video pictures automatically disappear for safety reasons, after displaying the following caution.

PICTURE OFF

FOR

YOUR SAFETY

Do not operate equipment connected to the unit or watch the monitor while driving. You may cause a traffic accident if your attention is distracted by the monitor.

On installation

•

We recommend this unit should be installed by a qualified technician or service personnel – If you try to install this unit by yourself, refer to

the supplied “Installation/Connections” manual and read it carefully. Make sure to install this unit properly.

– Improper installation may cause battery drain or

a short circuit.

•

If the unit does not work properly, check the connections first (refer to the supplied “Installation/Connections” manual). If everything in order, check the fuse.

•

Replacing the fuse – When replacing the fuse, be sure to use only a

fuse of the same rating (ampere rating).

Fuse

– Using a different fuse or bridging the contacts

with wire is highly dangerous and can lead to

serious damage.

•

Protect unit surface from damage – Do not expose the unit surface to chemicals such

as insecticide, hair spray, insect repellent, etc. – Do not leave rubber or plastic materials in

contact with the unit for a long time. Otherwise

the finish of the unit may be impaired, or

deformation may occur.

•

When installing, be sure to turn the ignition key to off position. If the ignition is on and try to install this unit may cause battery drain or a short circuit.

•

When installing, be sure not to damage any car parts such as pipes, tubes, fuel tank or wiring by using a drill. It can cause a fire or an accident.

•

Moisture condensation If the ambient temperature of the unit changes rapidly, moisture condensation may occur inside the display window. Simply wait for a while, until the moisture evaporates and the unit returns to normal.

Fuse

Installing location

•

Do not install this unit where: – the driver’s view will be obstr ucted when the

monitor is in either open or close position. – the operation of the car or the airbag system will

be obstructed. – It will obstruct the operation of the vehicle,

especially the steering wheel, shift lever or brake

pedal.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Getting Started

Preparations

Resetting the unit

Notes

• When the Reset button is pushed, the time and all stored settings are lost and will have to be reprogrammed.

• The reset procedure takes about 10 seconds after the Reset button is pushed.

• When the reset procedure is completed, press OPEN/CLOSE and verify that the monitor opens up properly.

Notes

• The card remote commander cannot be used for opening up or closing the monitor.

• If movement of the monitor during opening or closing has been impeded by the gear shift lever or another obstacle, see “If movement of the monitor has been impeded during the monitor setting” (page 47).

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Use a pointed object such as a ball point pen to push the Reset button. To avoid the possibility of damage, you should not use a needle or push the button too strongly.

Push Reset

Reset button

DISC

VOL

SEEK

SOURCE MODE TA

OFF

OPEN/ CLOSE

Opening up the monitor

Press OPEN/CLOSE on the monitor.

OPEN/CLOSE

The monitor slides out of the main unit, and the picture comes on.

Note

Do not move the monitor by hand.

Notes

• When the monitor is closed, MENU, LIST, and ENTER on the card remote commander cannot be used.

• If OPEN/CLOSE was pressed while the monitor was opening or closing, the monitor may not stop at the original angle. In such a case, press ANGLE –/+ to adjust the angle.

Adjusting the monitor angle

You can adjust the angle of the monitor for best viewing.

Press ANGLE –/+ repeatedly.

The buttons adjust monitor position in discrete steps.

ANGLE –/+

+ button: Monitor is tilted backward. – button: Monitor is tilted forward.

The adjustment is memorized, and the monitor will move to the same angle the next time it is opened up again after having been closed.

Closing the monitor

Press OPEN/CLOSE.

The monitor retracts into the unit, and you can use only the audio functions of the unit.

OPEN/CLOSE

*Warning when installing in a car

without an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key

After turning off the ignition, be sure to press OFF on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off the clock display. Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery drain. To turn on the unit when it is turned off, press SOURCE on the unit. (You cannot turn on the unit with the card remote commander.)

OFF

Shutting down

• If you press OFF on the card remote commander while the monitor is opened up, the sound is turned off, and the unit switches to the standby mode, in which only the clock indication is shown.

• If you set the ignition key of the car to OFF, power to the unit is automatically turned off.*

Location of Controls

Main unit

Monitor closed

1 DISC –/+ buttons 2 Reset button 3 Sensor for card remote commander 4 VOL (volume adjust) –/+ buttons 5 SEEK/AMS –/+ buttons

* Warning when installing in a car without an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key

After turning off the ignition, be sure to press OFF on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off the clock display. Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.

6 Display window 7 OFF (Standby/Power off) button* 8 OPEN/CLOSE button 9 TA button 0 MODE button qa SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD/VIDEO) button

Monitor opened up

1 ANGLE (monitor angle adjust) –/+ buttons 2 Sensor for card remote commander

Card remote commander

The unit can be operated with the card remote commander. For safety, stop the car before using the card remote commander, or have a passenger operate it.

4 5

6 7

1 DSPL (display mode change/programme type)

button

2 Number buttons 3 DSO button 4 MENU button 5 SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD/VIDEO) button 6 B/b SEEK/AMS –/+ buttons 7 SOUND button

0 qa qs qd

8 OFF (Standby/Power off) button 9 VOL (volume adjust) +/– buttons 0 EQ7 button qa MODE button qs LIST button qd V/v DISC +/– buttons qf ENTER button qg ATT button

Note

If the unit is turned off by pressing OFF for 2 seconds, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless SOURCE on the unit is pressed to activate the unit first.

Tip

See “Replacing the lithium battery” for details on how to replace the battery (page 46).

Basic Operation

Listening to Radio or CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick”

Listening to the radio

Note

Listening to radio or CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick” is possible regardless of the monitor setting (opened or closed).

1 Select tuner.

With each press of SOURCE, the selection is switched in the order: FM/MW/LW t CD* t MD*/MS* t VIDEO.

* Displayed only if respective optional component is connected.

2 Select desired band.

With each press of MODE, the selection is switched in the order: FM1 t FM2 t FM3 t MW t LW.

VOL

SEEK

SOURCE

MODE

OPEN/

ANGLE

3 Select desired station.

Using auto tuning

Press SEEK/AMS –/+ lightly until the desired station is received.

Using manual tuning

Hold down SEEK/AMS –/+ until the desired station is received (page 19).

Tip

The power aerial will extend automatically while you select the radio reception or while you activate the AF (Alternative Frequency), TA (Traffic announcement) function.

Listening to CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick”

1 Select CD, MD, or MS.

With each press of the SOURCE button, the selection is switched in the order: FM/MW/LW t CD* t MD*/MS* t VIDEO.

* Displayed only if respective optional component is connected.

Adjust volume

VOL

3 Select a

disc.

Press V or v on the card remote commander to select a disc. (page 9)

Preparation: To listen CDs, MDs, or “MG Memory Sticks” on this unit, an optional Sony CD/MD changer and/or MG Memory Stick system-up player must be connected to the connection box.

2 Select changer.

With each press of the MODE button, the selection is switched in the order:

CD: CD1 t CD2 t CD3 t ... MD: MD1 t MD2 t MD3 t ...

SEEK

SOURCE

MODE

OPEN/

ANGLE

Locating a desired spot (manual search)

Hold down SEEK/AMS –/+ and release it at the desired spot.

Locating the start of a track (Automatic Music Sensor [AMS])

Press SEEK/AMS –/+ lightly once for each track you want to skip.

Cautions when connecting MGS-X1 and MD unit(s)

This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit.

• When you want to play MGS-X1, press SOURCE to select “MS” or “MD.” If “MS” appears in the source display, MGS-X1 starts to play. If “MD” appears 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” or “MS.” 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.

Using Video Components

Preparation: To view video sources on this unit, optional video components must be connected to the connection box.

1 Open up the monitor (page 6).

2 Select VIDEO1 or VIDEO2.

With each press of SOURCE, the selection is switched in the order: FM1 t CD* t MD*/MS* t VIDEO. Pressing MODE when “VIDEO” is selected switches the selection in the order: VIDEO1 t VIDEO2.

Displayed only if respective optional component is connected.

VOL

SEEK

SOURCE

MODE

DISC

VOL

SEEK

SOURCE

OPEN/

OFF

MODE

OPEN/ CLOSE

ANGLE

Setting a Security Code

By setting a security code (password consisting of a 4-digit number), you can prevent use of the unit by persons other than the owner.

B/b

V/v

ENTER

To set a security code

Follow the steps below with the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

Press MENU.

Press V or v to select “Code Edit”.

C ode Edi t

Press ENTER.

C ode Edi t

Code :

Note

The security code input function operates only when the unit is turned on after the unit was disconnected from the battery and any electrical charge remaining in the unit has been completely dissipated. If the unit is turned on again after a brief interval while there is still a remaining charge, the normal clock indication will be shown and security code input is not required.

Press V or v to select a numeral.

Press b to move to the next digit.

Repeat steps 4 - 5 until all digits are input.

Press ENTER.

C ode Edi t

While the indication “Yes” is flashing, press

ENTER.

The security code is now set. When a security code is set, an indication requesting input of the security code appears on the display window when the unit is connected to the battery after having been disconnected from the battery for a long period of time.

Yes:No

Setting a Security Code

To delete the security code

In step 2, select “Code Delete” and then proceed the remaining steps until step 7.

Entering the security code

When a security code is set, an indication requesting input of the security code appears on the display window when the unit is connected to the battery after having been disconnected from the battery for a long period of time (see “Note” on the preceding page). Input the code with the card remote commander as follows.

Press V or v to select a number.

Press b to move to the next digit.

Tip

If the entered security code is not correct, the indication “CODE ERR” flashes* and the unit returns to the input standby condition. * ”Code Error” flashes on the monitor

when the monitor is open.

Note

The security code is not erased also when the Reset button is pressed.

Repeat steps 1 - 2 until all digits are input.

Press ENTER.

The clock indication now appears on the display window.

Setting the Clock

This unit uses 24-hour time indication. To set the clock, use the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

B/b

V/v

ENTER

Tips

• When “Dual Information” is set to

“on”, the time is always displayed (page 41).

•You can set the clock automatically

with the RDS feature (page 25).

Press MENU.

Press V or v to select “Clock”.

Clock 

Press ENTER.

Clock

1:00

1 Press V or v to set the hours. 2 Press b to move to the minutes, and pressV or v to set the

minutes.

V: increases the value v: decreases the value

Press ENTER.

The regular display appears again.

Advanced Operation

FM/MW/LW Reception

Reading the monitor and display window

Standby mode

When the unit is in standby mode with only the clock indication shown, pressing SOURCE shows the selected source on the monitor or the display window.

Information on the selected source is shown on the monitor or display window (when monitor is closed).

Monitor indication during radio reception

4 5

M1F

No. 67.

DSO EQ7

907

New

MHz

LOUD

Age

1 0:30

1 Source type and frequency band 2 Preset number (1 - 6) 3 Frequency 4 PS name

Notes

•“••••••••” appears when no PS name is received.

• Nothing is shown here when MW or LW is selected.

5 Pictograms

Various settings are shown as pictograms. Example) ST: Stereo reception AF: “AF” is set to “on” in FM radio reception (page 22) TA: “TA” is “on” in FM radio reception (page 23) TP: Reception of “TP” stations (page 23) LOUD: “Loudness” is set to “on” (page 42)

6 Graphics display

Normally, the current settings for DSO (page 34) and EQ7 (page 35) are shown here. Pressing LIST on the card remote commander brings up a list of stored stations (page 21). While setting the equalizer curve, the graphic equalizer is shown (page 36).

7 Clock indication

When “Dual Information” is set to “on”, the time is also shown (page 41).

Notes

• The following information is not

shown on the display window: – List display – Menu display

• When the monitor is closed, DSPL on

the card remote commander cannot be used during radio reception.

Display window indication during radio reception

12 3

1 Source type and frequency band

When “Regional” is set to “on”, “REG” is shown below this field (page 23).

2 Preset number 3 Frequency/clock/ATT status/PS name

When “Dual Information” is set to “on”, the time is shown here (page 41). “ATT” is shown constantly while attenuation is on. “TA•ON” or “TA•OFF” is shown momentarily here when pressing TA on the unit.

By pressing the following buttons on the card remote commander, the corresponding information can be called up in fields 1 - 3.

DSO: Displays the virtual speakers setting by the DSO (Dynamic

Soundstage Organizer) function (page 34). The setting changes with each press of the button.

EQ7: Displays the preprogrammed equalizer curve setting by the

EQ7 function (page 35). The setting changes with each press of the button.

SOUND: Displays the sound characteristics (bass, treble, balance,

fader and subwoofer) settings (page 37). The displayed setting item changes with each press of the button, and the B and b buttons can be used to change the setting.

FM/MW/LW Reception

MODE

SOURCE

1-6

B/b

V/v

ENTER

Storing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

You can have the unit automatically select stations with the strongest signals in the selected band and store these in the order of their frequency. 6 stations each can be stored in the FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW bands, resulting in a total of 18 FM stations, 6 MW stations, and 6 LW stations.

Follow the steps below with the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

Press SOURCE to switch to radio reception.

Press MODE to select the frequency band in

which you want to store stations.

Notes

• When there are not enough broadcast stations or when the signal is weak, automatic storing may not be performed.

• When a preset station number is shown on the monitor, stations will be stored in subsequent numbers.

With each press of the button, the unit cycles through the bands in the following order: FM1 t FM2 t FM3 t MW t LW

Press MENU.

Press V or v to select “BTM” (Best Tuning

Memory).

BTM 

Press ENTER.

“BTM” flashes, and strong stations in the selected band are memorized in the order of their frequency. When the storing process is completed, the regular display appears again.

To listen to stored stations

In radio reception, press the number buttons or V and v to select the desired station.

When you cannot receive stored stations, such as when driving in a different area

Lightly press B or b. The unit automatically searches for a station and stops when one is found. Continue this process until you have found a station you want to listen to. If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold B or b, to locate the approximate frequency, then press B or b repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

When there is noise during stereo reception

Selecting mono reception as follows may improve the sound. Follow the steps below with the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

Press MENU in FM radio reception.

Press V or v to select “Mono”.

Press b to select “on”, and press

ENTER.

If the station search stops very often, you can restrict the search to strong stations only, by selecting the local mode as follows. Follow the steps below with the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

Press MENU in radio reception.

Press V or v to select “Local Seek”.

Press b to select “on”, and press

ENTER.

You can now search for local stations by lightly pressing B or b.

To return to normal reception

Select “off” in step 3.

To return to normal reception Select “off” in step 3.

FM/MW/LW Reception

1-6

You can also store manually desired stations in memory.

Storing stations manually

Press SOURCE to switch to radio reception.

B/b

SOURCE

Note

When a station is stored in a number button where another station is already stored in the same band, the previous content will be overwritten.

Tip

You can store 6 stations each in the FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW bands, resulting in a total of 18 FM stations, 6 MW stations, and 6 LW stations.

ENTER

Press MODE to select the frequency band in

which you want to store stations.

With each press of the button, the unit cycles through the bands in the following order: FM1 t FM2 t FM3 tMW t LW

Lightly press B or b.

The unit automatically searches for stations and stops when one is found. Continue to search until the desired station is found.

Hold down the desired number button for

more than 2 seconds until the indication “Memory” (on monitor) or “MEM” (on display window) is shown.

M1F

No.

69707MHz

The number of the selected number button is shown, and the station is stored in that button.

ryoMem

V/v

LIST

ENTER

Searching for a station by name (List)

When names have been assigned to broadcast stations, you can search for them by name.

To activate list display, follow the steps below with the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

Press LIST in radio reception.

The list display of preset station names appears.

M1F

No. 1

CR1BB

LIST

1BBCR1 2BBCR2 3

ABC 1

4 5 6

89 99 07

.6 .8 .2

LOUD

0 0 0

Note

Reception frequency is displayed on the station name list screen when no name is assigned or when no PS name is received.

Tips

•To cancel the station selection, press

LIST before step 3.

• The indication “Bb“ is used to indicate the currently received station.

1:300

Press V or v to select the desired station.

Press ENTER.

When the selection is completed, the regular display appears again.

RDS

Overview of RDS

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. For example, one of the following will be displayed upon receiving a station with RDS capability.

•Programme service (PS) name

•Programme type (PTY)

See “ Tuning in stations by programme type” on page 24.

RDS services

RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:

• Automatic retuning of a programme,

helpful during long-distance drives. — AF t page 22

• Receiving traffic announcements, even

when enjoying another programme/source. — TA t page 23

• Selecting stations by the type of programme. — PTY t page 24

• Automatic clock time setting. — Clock Time Data t page 25

Notes

• Depending on the country or region, not all of the RDS

functions are available.

• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is

weak or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.

Automatic retuning for best reception results — AF function

The alternative frequencies (AF) function allows the radio to always tune into the area’s strongest signal for the station you are listening to.

Frequencies change automatically.

98.5 MHz

Station

Select an FM station (page 10).

Press MENU.

Press V or v repeatedly to select

“AF.”

Press b to select “on”.

96.0 MHz

102.5 MHz

Press MENU.

The unit starts searching for an alternative frequency with a stronger signal in the same network. If “NO AF” flashes, the currently tuned into station does not have an alternative frequency.

Note

When there is no alternative frequency in the area or when you do not need to search for one, turn the AF function off by selecting “off.”

For stations without alternative frequencies

Press SEEK/AMS –/+ while the station name is flashing (within 8 seconds).

The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data (“PI Seek” appears). If the unit cannot find the same PI, the unit returns to the previously selected frequency.

Staying with one regional programme

When AF function is on: this unit’s factory-set setting restricts reception to a specific region, so you won’t be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency. If you leave this regional programme’s reception area or would like to take advantage of the whole AF function, set “Regional” to “off.”

Receiving traffic announcements — TA/TP

By activating the Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic Programme (TP), you can automatically tune in an FM station broadcasting traffic announcements. These settings function regardless of the current FM programme/source (e.g., CD/MD/MS/ VIDEO). The unit switches back to the original source when the bulletin is over.

Press TA on the unit repeatedly until “TA on” appears.

The unit starts searching for traffic information stations. “TP” indicates reception of such stations, and “TA” flashes during an actual traffic announcement. The unit will continue searching for stations available with TP if “NO TP” is indicated.

Regi onal

Note

This function does not work in the United Kingdom and in some other areas.

Local Link function (United Kingdom only)

This function enables you to select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.

Press a number button (1 to 6) that

has a local station stored on it.

Within 5 seconds, press the

number button of the local station again.

Repeat this procedure until the

desired local station is received.

To cancel all traffic announcements, select “TA off.

To Press

Cancel current announcement TA on the unit

Tip

You can also cancel the current announcement by pressing SOURCE or MODE.

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements so you won’t miss hearing them.

Press VOL –/+ to adjust the desired

volume level.

Press TA on the unit for 2 seconds.

“TA” or “TA VOL” appears and the setting is stored.

RDS

Receiving emergency announcements

If either AF or TA is on, the unit will switch to emergency announcements, if one comes in while listening to an FM station or CD/MD/ MS/VIDEO.

Presetting RDS stations with AF and TA setting

When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores each station’s AF/TA setting (on/off) as well as its frequency. You can select a different setting (for AF, TA, or both) for individual preset stations, or the same setting for all preset stations. If you preset stations with “AF on,” the unit automatically stores stations with the strongest radio signal.

Presetting the same setting for all preset stations

Select an FM band (page 10).

Presetting different settings for each preset station

Select an FM band, and tune in the

desired station (page 10).

Press TA on the unit to select “TA

on,” and/or select “AF on” from the Menu (page 22).

Press the desired number button (1

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

Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.

Tuning in stations by programme type — PTY

You can tune in a station by selecting the type of programme you would like to listen to.

Press TA on the unit to select “TA

on,” and/or select “AF on” from the Menu (page 22).

Note that selecting “AF off” and “TA off” applies to non-RDS stations as well as RDS stations.

Press MENU, then press V or v

repeatedly until “BTM” appears.

Press ENTER.

“BTM” flashes.

Programme types Display

News News Current Affairs Affairs Information Info Sports Sport Education Educate Drama Drama Culture Culture Science Science Varied Varied Popular Music Pop M Rock Music Rock M Easy Listening Easy M Light Classical Light M Classical Classics Other Music Type Other M Weather Weather Finance Finance Children’s Programmes Children Social Affairs Social A Religion Religion Phone In Phone In

Travel Travel Leisure Leisure Jazz Music Jazz Country Music Country National Music Nation M Oldies Music Oldies Folk Music Folk M Documentary Document

Note

You cannot use this function in some countries where no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is available.

Setting the clock automatically — Clock Time Data

The Clock Time Data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically.

During radio reception, press

MENU, then press V or v repeatedly until “Clock Time Data” appears.

Follow the steps below with the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

Press DSPL during FM reception.

The cursor “Bb“ is used to show the currently received programme type. When no RDS station or RDS data is received, the cursor “Bb“ does not appear.

Press V or v to select the desired

programme type.

The cursor changes its shape to “[ ]” by pressing V or v to move it to the programme type that is not currently received.

Press ENTER.

The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type. If PTY search failed, a message such as “NO News” appears.

Press b to select “on.”

Clock Time Data

The clock is set.

Press MENU.

The regular display appears again.

To cancel the Clock Time Data function, select “off” in step 2.

Notes

• The Clock Time Data function may not work even though an RDS station is being received.

• There might be a difference between the time set by the Clock Time Data function and the actual time.

CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick” Playback

Preparation: To listen CDs, MDs, or “MG Memory Sticks” on this unit, an optional Sony CD/MD changer and/or MG Memory Stick system-up player must be connected to the connection box.

Standby mode

When the unit is in standby mode with only the clock indication shown, pressing SOURCE shows the selected source on the monitor or the display window.

*1 When pressing DSPL, “NO Disc

Name”, “NO Album Name”, “NO Track Name”, or “NO ID3 Tag” indicates that there is no disc name, album name, or track name, or ID3

tag. *2 Labeling a CD (page 30). *3 “LP2” or “LP4” is displayed only

when an optional MD unit with the

MDLP function is connected, and an

MDLP disc is played. *4 “MP3” is displayed only when an

optional MP3 compatible CD unit is

connected, and an MP3 file is played.

Notes

• Some characters cannot be displayed.

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

• For some CD TEXT discs with very

many characters, information may not scroll. Or information may not be displayed.

• This unit cannot display the artist

name for each track of a CD TEXT disc or an album.

Tip

When Auto Scroll is set to off, and the disc/track/album is changed, the disc/ track/album name does not scroll.

Reading the monitor and display window

Information on the selected source is shown on the monitor or display window (when monitor is closed).

Monitor indication during CD playback

CD1 D I SC

5 6

1 Source type and changer number 2 Disc number/Album number (only when an MP3 file is

played)

3 Track number 4 Play time 5 Disc name* 6 Pictograms*3*

Various settings are shown as pictograms. Example)

: Track

: Album : Disc

: Changer

7 Graphics display

Normally, the current settings for DSO (page 34) and EQ7 (page 35) are shown here. Pressing LIST on the card remote commander brings up a list of disc names (page 32). While setting the equalizer curve, the graphic equalizer is shown (page 36).

8 Clock indication

When “Dual Information” is set to “on”, the time is also shown (page 41).

1*2

23 4

RTACK

1225.4

Disc

Name

REP LOUD

DSO EQ7

New

Age

10:30

Note

The following information is not shown in the display window:

• List display

• Menu display

Tip

For MP3 file playback:

• Disc and album number is not available.

• Album name, ID3 tag can also be displayed with pressing DSPL button.

Display window indication during CD playback

32451

1 Source type and changer number 2 Disc number 3 Track number* 4 Play time*

When “Dual Information” is set to “on”, the time is shown here (page 41). “ATT” is shown constantly while attenuation is on.

5 Clock/ATT status/disc name

By pressing the following buttons on the card remote commander, the corresponding information can be called up in fields 1 - 4.

DSPL: Displays disc name, track name with each press of the

button when available (page 30).

DSO: Displays the virtual speakers setting by the DSO (Dynamic

Soundstage Organizer) function (page 34). The setting changes with each press of the button.

EQ7: Displays the preprogrammed equalizer curve setting by the

EQ7 function (page 35). The setting changes with each press of the button.

SOUND: Displays the sound characteristics (bass, treble, balance,

fader and subwoofer) settings (page 37). The displayed setting item changes with each press of the button, and B and b can be used to change the value.

* When the track number is more than 99 and the play time is over 100

minutes, the play time is not displayed correctly. Example) Track number: 100, Play time: 123.59

Display window indication: 10023.59

CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick” Playback

Repeat playback

REP

Note

The repeat playback cannot be used for “MG Memory Sticks”.

You can repeatedly play back the current track, or all tracks on the current album/disc.

REPEAT••TRACK: Repeat of current track REPEAT

REPEAT

••ALBUM: Repeat of current album (during playback of

MP3 files)

••DISC: Repeat of current disc

Pressing the number button 1 (REP) during CD or MD playback selects the repeat playback mode.

With each press of the button, the monitor indication cycles through the following settings.

REPEAT••TRACK REPEAT••ALBUM

REPEAT

To cancel repeat playback

••off REPEAT••DISC

Select “REPEAT••off”.

Shuffle playback

SHUF

Tip

During shuffle playback, the same track may be played more than once.

Notes

• The shuffle playback cannot be used for “MG Memory Stick”.

• “SHUFFLE••ALL” does not enable random sequencing of CD and MD sources.

• “SHUFFLE••ALL” can be selected when 2 or more optional changers of the same media are connected.

You can play back all tracks on the current album/disc or all discs in the changer in random order.

SHUFFLE••ALBUM: Shuffle playback of current album (during

playback of MP3 files)

SHUFFLE••DISC: Shuffle playback of current disc SHUFFLE••CHANGER: Shuffle playback of all discs in current

changer

SHUFFLE••ALL: Shuffle playback of all discs or albums in current

source (CD or MD)

Pressing the number button 2 (SHUF) during CD or MD playback selects the shuffle playback mode.

With each press of the button, the monitor indication cycles through the following settings.

SHUFFLE••ALBUM SHUFFLE••DISC

SHUFFLE••off

To cancel shuffle playback

SHUFFLE••ALL

SHUFFLE••CHANGER

Select “SHUFFLE••off”.

CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick” Playback

Labeling a CD - Disc Memo (CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function)

What is a Custom File?

ENTER

This feature allows you to store a title for a CD and display it every time the disc is played. When you use an optional

B/b

Sony CD changer compatible with the Custom File feature, each CD can have a name of up to 8 characters, and you

V/v

can use the Disc Memo and List functions.

Follow the steps below with the card remote commander while the monitor is open.

Press MENU during CD playback.

Tips

• Each press of the V button cycles through A t B t C t ... Z t 0 t 1 t 2 t ... t 9 t + t - t * t / t \ t > t < t . t u (space). The v button cycles in the opposite order.

• Holding down the V or v button moves quickly through the character selection.

• Only upper-case characters are available.

• Select u to insert a space between characters.

• When you have made a mistake, press the B button until the character flashes and then enter the correct character.

Note

Repeat/shuffle play is suspended until the Name Edit is complete.

Press V or v to select “Name Edit”.

Name Ed i t 

Press ENTER.

Name Ed i t 



Press V or v to select the character, and press

b to move to the next character.

Name Ed i t 

B 

To insert a space, press b again.

Repeat step 4 until all desired characters are

input. Then press ENTER.

The regular display appears again.

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Table of Contents

Features

Precautions

Getting Started

Preparations

Location of Controls

Basic Operation

Listening to Radio or CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick”

Using Video Components

Setting a Security Code

Setting the Clock

Advanced Operation

FM/MW/LW Reception

Reading the monitor and display window

Storing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

Storing stations manually

Searching for a station by name (List)

Overview of RDS

Automatic retuning for best reception results — AF function

Receiving traffic announcements — TA/TP

Presetting RDS stations with AF and TA setting

Tuning in stations by programme type — PTY

Setting the clock automatically — Clock Time Data

CD/MD/”MG Memory Stick” Playback

Reading the monitor and display window

Repeat playback

Shuffle playback

Labeling a CD - Disc Memo (CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function)