Sony XES User Manual
3-864-815-11(1)
3-858-942-31(1)
Digital Reference
Sound System
Operating Instructions
Before operating the system, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
XES-Z50
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview
Overview ............................................ 4
Overview of the System ............. 4
Precautions ......................................... 5
Using the Rotary Remote ................. 7
Basic Operations.......................... 7
Other Operations ........................ 8
Using the Wireless Remote ............ 10
Getting Started
Initial Settings .................................. 12
Setting the Clock.............................. 14
Listening to CDs
Inserting CDs ................................... 16
Listening to a CD ............................. 18
To Select the Disc to Be Played
..................................................... 19
To Locate a Track ...................... 19
To Locate a Specific Point on a
Track ........................................... 19
Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat
Play) ............................................ 20
Playing Tracks in Random Order
(Shuffle Play) ............................. 21
Selecting Specific Tracks for
Playback (Bank) ......................... 22
Setting Sound Effects for Each CD/
MD (Disc Sound Memory) ...... 24
Labelling a CD (Disc Memo) ......... 25
Erasing a Disc Title ................... 27
Locating a Disc by Title .................. 28
Viewing CD TEXT Information .... 30
Selecting the Disc Title Display
..................................................... 30
Scrolling Titles Automatically
..................................................... 31
Listening to the Radio
Listening to the Radio..................... 32
Using the Radio Data System
(RDS) ........................................... 34
Re-tuning the Same Programme
Automatically (Alternative
Frequencies (AF)) ...................... 35
To Turn the AF Function On or
Off by Menu Operation............ 35
Listening to a Regional
Programme ................................ 36
Presetting Radio Stations with the
Strongest Signals (BTM) ........... 37
Specifying the Station Frequency
(Manual Preset Memory) ......... 38
Presetting the RDS Stations with
AF and TA Data ........................ 40
Specifying Monaural/Stereo Mode
..................................................... 42
Receiving Only the Strongest Signals
(Local On/Off)........................... 43
Selecting a Station on the List ........ 44
Local Link Function (United
Kingdom only) .......................... 44
Listening to Traffic
Announcements ........................ 45
To Set TA Function ................... 46
Recording the Traffic
Announcements (Traffic
Information Replay (TIR)) ....... 47
To Turn On The TIR Function
..................................................... 47
Playing Back the Recorded
Traffic Announcements............ 47
To Set the TIR Function............ 48
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Locating an RDS Station by
Programme Type (Programme
Type Selection (PTY) Function)
..................................................... 49
Selecting a Programme Type... 49
Setting the Clock Automatically ... 50
Additional Settings
Set up Menu ..................................... 51
Source Settings................................. 53
Selecting the Parametric Equalizer
Pattern......................................... 55
Selecting the Cross-over Network
Pattern......................................... 56
About Optional Equipment
Listening to an Optional CD/MD
Changer ...................................... 57
Overview
Getting Started Listening to CDs
Listening to
the Radio
Appendix
Attaching/Detaching the Electrically
Operated Display Section ........ 59
Detaching the Display Section
..................................................... 59
Attaching the Display Section
..................................................... 61
Precautions and Maintenance ....... 62
Wireless Remote ........................ 63
Troubleshooting Guide .................. 64
Error Messages on the CD/MD
Discs ............................................ 65
Specifications ................................... 66
Sample Frequency Response Table
for the FIR Filter (4095 tap) ...... 68
Table of Contents
Additional
Settings
About Optional
Equipment
Appendix
3
Overview
Overview
Overview of the System
This system consists of the following
sections.
CD changer (DAC/DSP pre-amplifier)
Wireless remote
Rotary remote
Useful tips
For details on connecting the XES-M50 Power
Amplifier, XES-F50 Full-range Speaker, XESH50 Ribbon Tweeter, XES-L50 Subwoofer,
and the optional CD changer and MD
changer, refer to the Installation/Connection
Manual supplied with this system.
Control unit
(with built-in
tuner section)
4 Overview
Precautions
Overview
Replacing fuses
When replacing a fuse, be sure the new
fuse has the same power rating
(amperage) as the old one. If you
replace a burnt-out fuse either with a
higher-rated fuse or with a wire, the
system may be damaged or a fire may
break out.
Fuses are located at the bottom of the
CD changer and in the mains lead.
Fuse at the bottom of
the CD changer
5
Fuse in the mains lead
3
The reset button
After replacing the car battery, press the
reset button in the control unit with a
pointed object such as a ball-point pen.
To detach the display section from the
control unit, see “Attaching/Detaching
the Electrically Operated Display
Section” on page 59.
Reset button
Another reset button can be found on
the rotary remote holder.
When you cannot detach the display
section because the system does not turn
on, press the reset button on the rotary
remote holder.
Reset button
Adjusting the volume
For your safety, set the volume low
enough so that you can still hear the
sounds in the street around you.
The display section
Under extremely hot or cold conditions,
the display may become dim, but this is
not a malfunction. The display will
return to normal when the temperature
becomes normal.
Overview
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Overview
The TIR indicator
The system can automatically record
traffic announcements even while the
display section has been removed (see
page 47). The TIR indicator in the
control unit flashes for about ten
seconds when you remove the display
section while the TIR function is turned
on. The TIR indicator also flashes when
you turn the ignition switch to OFF
while the ACC Position is set to “yes,”
the TIR function is on, and the front
panel has been removed.
If you have a power aerial, it
automatically extends whenever the
preset time comes (see page 48).
If you don’t use your car frequently, be
sure to turn off the TIR function to
prevent battery wear.
Notes
• If your car was parked in direct
sunlight resulting in a considerable
rise in temperature inside the car,
allow the system to cool off before
operating it.
• If no power is being supplied to the
system, check the connections first. If
everything is in order, check the fuse.
• Avoid installing the CD changer,
wireless remote, and rotary remote in
places:
— subject to temperatures exceeding
55°C.
— subject to direct sunlight.
— near heat sources (such as heaters).
— exposed to rain or moisture.
— exposed to excessive dust or dirt.
— subject to excessive vibration.
6 Overview
TIR indicator
Using the Rotary Remote
You can use the rotary remote for all operations
except menu operations.
Basic Operations
SOURCE button
Press the button.
The system turns on. Each time you press the button, the
programme source switches as follows: CD n MD (only
when an MD unit is connected) n AUX (only when
Source settings have been done: see page 53) n FMn
MW n LW n CD. When an external component is
selected, it will be indicated as an auxiliary (AUX)
component.
To turn off the system, press the OFF button on the side of
the rotary remote (see page 8).
Overview
VOL/DISC/PRESET control
Rotate the control.
You can adjust the volume.
Push in and rotate the control.
You can change the disc inside of the changer when CD or
MD is selected.
You can change the preset station in the tuner when FM,
MW, or LW is selected.
Push in and release the control.
The display section shows the list of discs or preset
stations for a few seconds, then reverts to the previous
display.
Overview
7
Overview
SEEK/AMS control
Other Operations
OFF button
Rotate and release the control.
You can locate the beginning of tracks when CD or MD is
selected.
When FM, MW, or LW is selected, the tuner begins
searching for a station, then stops when it detects one.
Keep the control rotated.
You can locate a specific point on a track when CD or MD
is selected. Playback at normal speed resumes when you
release the control.
When FM, MW, or LW is selected, manual tuning becomes
possible.
Press this button to turn off the system.
ATT button
ATT button
8 Overview
To turn on the system again, press the SOURCE button.
OFF button
Press this button to attenuate the sound.
To cancel the attenuation, press the button again.
SOUND button
SOUND button
Overview
Press this button to select sound characteristics.
Each press of the button changes the display as follows:
PEQ (Parametric EQualizer) indication n CNW (Crossover NetWork) indication n previous display.
While the PEQ or CNW indication appears, rotate the
VOL/DISC/PRESET control to select 1 of 10 preset
patterns.
The previous display reappears when no operation has
been done for several seconds.
To switch the direction
of rotation of the rotary
remote
See “Set up Menu” on
page 51.
To detach the rotary remote
You can detach the rotary remote as a safety measure
against theft.
Turn the rotary remote clockwise while pressing down the
RELEASE button.
RELEASE button
Overview
9
Overview
Using the Wireless Remote
Use the wireless remote to make the various menu settings. For your safety, system
operations with the wireless remote should be done by a passenger. If you (the
driver) want to use the wireless remote, park your car in a safe location before
performing any operations.
OFF button
Press to turn off the system.
D LABEL button
When DAB is selected, press to turn
the Dynamic Label.
(Temporarily inoperable)
MENU button
Press to switch to a menu
display. The menu which
appears depends on the
current programme source.
To return to the previous
display, press the button
again.
OFF
SOURCE
D LABEL
DSPL
MENU LIST
BACK
ENTER
VOL
–+
SOURCE button
Press repeatedly to specify the
source as follows:
CD n MD (only when an MD
changer is connected) n AUX
(only when Source settings have
been done) n FM n MW n LW
n CD.
DSPL (display) button
When playing a CD or MD, press
to display the disc title or track
title.
When the current disc or track has
no title, “No Disc (or Track)
Name” appears in the display.
When FM is selected, press to
activate the PTY Search function
(see page 49).
BACK button
Press to return to the normal display
during a menu operation.
10 Overview
ENTER button
Press to carry out the selected
function.
VOL buttons
Press + or – to adjust the volume.
LIGHT button
Press to light up the buttons
on the wireless remote. The
light turns off after a few
seconds.
OFF
D LABEL
Overview
SOURCE
DSPL
Cursor buttons
During the menu display
appears, press to move the
cursor in a menu display.
When CD or MD is selected,
press > or . to change the disc
and ? and / to locate a track.
When FM, MW, or LW is
selected, press > or . to select a
preset station, or ? and / to
perform automatic tuning.
MENU LIST
ENTER
BACK
VOL
–+
LIST button
When CD or MD is selected,
press to display DISC NAME
LIST. While the list appears in
the display, press again to
display TRACK NAME LIST of
the current disc (see page 29).
When FM, MW, or LW is
selected, press to display PRESET
LIST.
To change the current selection,
use the cursor buttons to make
new selection, then press the
ENTER button.
Overview
11
Getting Started
Initial Settings
Do the following initial settings at the
following times: (1) Before you operate the
system for the first time, (2) after replacing
the car battery, and (3) after resetting the
system.
1 Press the reset button (see page 5).
The Contrast indication appears.
Press ? or /. The contrast is adjustable in 15 steps.
Contrast 8
Note
You can specify the
ACC position and
cross-over network
settings only in the
initial setting
procedure. To change
these settings
afterwards, press the
reset button and repeat
the procedure.
2 Press ENTER.
The ACC Position indication appears.
Press ? or /. Select “yes” if your car’s ignition
switch has an ACC position; select “no” if your car’s
ignition switch has no ACC position.
ACC Position
Cursor buttons
ENTER button
yes no
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Note
If you have a 3-way
speaker system,
selecting “F/R/SUBW” may cause damage
to your tweeter.
Useful tips
To change any of the
initial settings at this
time, press the cursor
buttons to select the
item you want to
change.
3 Press ENTER.
The Cross-over Network (output mode) indication
appears.
Press ? or / to select “3way” or “F (front)/R (rear)/
SUB-W (sub-woofer)” depending on your speaker
system.
Cross-over Network
3way F/R/SUB-
W
4 Press ENTER.
The Initial indication appears.
Initial” Contrast 8
Exit
ACC Position
Cross-over Network
yes
3way
Getting Started
5 To complete the initial settings, press . to
select “Exit,” then press ENTER.
Getting Started
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Getting Started
Setting the Clock
Set the clock with the wireless remote.
Turn the system on before setting the clock.
1 Press MENU.
The menu display appears.
Set up ”
RDS
R.Mode
Source
Exit
2 Select “Set up” and press / to move to the
sub menu, then select “Time Set.”
Set up ”
RDS
R.Mode
Source
Exit
1
Contrast 8
Display
Font Style
Time Set
Beep
Rotary Remote
SEEK/AMS
Contrast 8
Display
Font Style
Time Set
Beep
Rotary Remote
SEEK/AMS
Bold
off
norm
SEEK/AMS
Bold
off
norm
SEEK/AMS
2
3,4
on
on
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3 Press ENTER.
The Time Set indication appears.
Time Set
:
9 33
Press > or . to set the hour.
Then press / to move to minutes and press > or . to
set the minutes.
Pressing . lowers the number and > raises the
number.
Useful tips
You can press the
MENU button or BACK
button instead of the
ENTER button to set a
value.
4 After setting the time, press ENTER.
The time is stored and the menu display reappears.
Getting Started
To return to the normal display
Press the MENU button.
To display the current time during operation
The current time can be set to appear in the upper-right
corner of the display (except when a menu is displayed).
For details, see “Set up Menu” on page 51.
Getting Started
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Listening to CDs
Inserting CDs
The disc magazine inside the CD changer can
hold up to 10 discs.
Note
To play an 8-cm CD
(single CD), use the
optional CSA-8 Sony
Single CD Adaptor.
When using the singleCD adaptor, attach the
three claws to the CD
securely. Note that if
you use an adaptor
made by another
company, the CD
changer may not
operate properly. If
you play a single CD
without the adaptor,
the CD changer may be
damaged.
1 Lift up the lock lever and open the door of
the CD changer.
2 Insert a CD in each slot of the disc magazine.
With the label side up
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3 Insert the disc magazine into the CD changer
in the direction of the arrow until it clicks in.
The CD changer begins verifying the CDs.
Useful tips
The CD changer
verifies all the CDs one
after another whenever
the disc magazine is
inserted. Playing a CD
during this verifying
operation is possible.
Note, however, that
disc titles are not
displayed until they
have been verified by
the CD changer.
4 Close the door and lock the CD changer
securely.
Listening to CDs
Removing CDs
1 Press §.
The disc magazine comes out.
2 Slide the lever of the disc magazine.
Lever
Listening to CDs
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Listening to CDs
Listening to CDs
Listening to a CD
Before listening to a CD, insert one or more CDs into the disc magazine, then load the
disc magazine into the CD changer (see page 16).
1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select “CD.”
CD 1 1 3.45
CD indication Disc number Track
number
Playing time of
the current track
2 Rotate VOL/DISC/PRESET to adjust the
volume.
Turn the control clockwise to increase the volume;
turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Volume -20dB
CD 1 1 3.45
Volume indication
3 Press OFF to turn off the system.
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To Select the Disc to Be Played
Push in and rotate VOL/DISC/PRESET.
The system changes to the next or previous disc. If
you keep the control rotated, the discs will continue to
change.
Push in and release the control to display DISC NAME
LIST.
For details on naming a disc, see “Labelling a CD (Disc
Memo)” on page 25.
DISC NAME LIST CD 1 6 1.30
1.CLASSIC
2.FUSION
3.POPS HIT
4.JAZZ
5.GREAT HIT
6.EURO BEAT
7.DRIVING
8.LIVE HIT
9.SUNSET.M
10.HIGHWAY*
To Locate a Track
Rotate, then release SEEK/AMS.
The system locates the next or previous track.
Listening to CDs
DISC NAME
CLASSIC
CD 1 1 3.45
Track number
To Locate a Specific Point on a Track
Keep SEEK/AMS rotated.
The system plays the track at high speed. When you
reach the point you want, release the control.
Listening to CDs
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Listening to CDs
Playing Tracks Repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
The Repeat Play function allows you to play a
track, a disc, or all the discs in the CD changer
repeatedly.
Useful tips
To return to previous
steps (one at a time)
Press the ? button.
To return to the
normal display
Press the MENU
button.
1 While playing a CD, press MENU.
Set up
RDS
P.Mode ”
Source
Name
Exit
Repeat
Shuffle
Bank
Disc Sound Memory
2 Select “P.Mode” and press / to move to the
sub menu, then select “Repeat” using > or ..
Set up
RDS
P.Mode ”
Source
Name
Exit
Repeat
Shuffle
Bank
Disc Sound Memory
1
2
3
off
off
off
off”
1:1track
off
2:disc
off
3:changer
off
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3 Press / then > or . to select the repeat
mode, then press ENTER.
The selected repeat mode appears to the right of
“Repeat” in the display.
Indication Operation
1:1track Repeats the current track only
2:disc Repeats all tracks on the current disc
3:changer Repeats all the discs in the current CD
changer (in case one or more CD changers are
connected)
off Normal playback
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