CDX-F7710S - CD Player SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player
Dimensions (Main Unit)	Approx. 178 × 50 × 178 mm (width/height/depth)
Mounting Dimensions	Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm
Weight	Approx. 1.3 kg
Power Requirements	12 V DC car battery (negative ground)
CD Signal-to-Noise Ratio	120 dB
CD Frequency Response	10 – 20,000 Hz
FM Tuning Range	87.5 – 108.0 MHz
MW/LW Tuning Range	MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz, LW: 153 – 279 kHz
Maximum Power Output	52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
Speaker Impedance	4 – 8 ohms
Supported Disc Formats	CD-DA, CD-R/RW (MP3, Multi Session), ATRAC CD (ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus)
Radio Functions	BTM (Best Tuning Memory), RDS (AF, TA, PTY, CT), Manual/List tuning
Sound Features	EQ7 Equalizer, DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer), BBE MP, Loudness
Display Capabilities	Spectrum analyzer, movie mode, wallpaper, space producer, auto image
Optional Equipment Control	CD/MD changer, Rotary commander RM-X4S, Auxiliary audio equipment
Front Panel	Detachable with caution alarm
Remote Commander	Card remote commander RM-X154 (CR2025 lithium battery)
Maintenance	Clean connectors with alcohol; replace fuse (10A); replace remote battery
Safety Class	CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT (label on chassis bottom)
Spare Parts / Repairability	Contact Sony dealer for internal repairs; optional accessories available (e.g., CD changer, source selector)

Frequently Asked Questions - CDX-F7710S SONY

How do I reset the Sony CDX-F7710S?

Detach the front panel, then use a pointed object (like a ballpoint pen) to press the RESET button located on the front of the unit. This clears the clock and stored settings.

How do I set the clock on this CD player?

Use the card remote commander: press MENU, scroll to 'Clock Adjust', press ENTER, then use ↑/↓ to set hour and minute. Press ←/→ to move fields, then ENTER to start the clock.

How do I detach and attach the front panel?

Press OFF, then OPEN to flip down the panel. Slide to the right and gently pull out the left end. To attach, align the hole on the panel with the spindle on the unit and push the left side in.

Can I play MP3 files on this unit?

Yes. Burn MP3 files to a CD-R/RW with ISO 9660 level 1/2 or Joliet/Romeo format. Finalize the disc. The unit supports up to 150 folders and 300 files per disc. Ensure files end with .mp3.

How do I store radio stations automatically?

Select the band (FM/MW/LW) by pressing SOURCE and MODE. On the remote, press MENU, scroll to 'BTM', press ENTER. The unit stores strong stations on number buttons.

What is RDS and how do I use it?

RDS provides services like alternative frequencies (AF), traffic announcements (TA), programme types (PTY), and clock time (CT). Press AF/TA repeatedly to cycle settings. Use PTY on the remote to search by programme type.

How do I adjust the sound (bass, treble, etc.)?

While a source is playing, press SOUND repeatedly to select BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, FADER, or SUBWOOFER volume. Then rotate the volume control dial to adjust. Settings apply within 3 seconds.

How do I clean the connectors?

Detach the front panel. Use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to gently clean the connectors on both the unit and the back of the front panel. Do not apply too much force. Ensure the ignition is off.

How do I replace the battery in the remote commander?

Open the battery compartment and replace with a CR2025 lithium battery, observing correct polarity. Wipe the battery with a dry cloth before insertion. Keep away from children.

What does the 'Error' display mean?

The disc may be dirty or inserted upside down. Clean the disc with a soft cloth, or reinsert it label side up. If the error persists, try another disc. The disc number of the problematic disc appears in the display.

USER MANUAL CDX-F7710S SONY

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

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使用說明書

CT

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions.

- CD playback

You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 files also containing Multi Session (page 15)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 16)).

Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
MP3ATRAC CD

- Radio reception

• You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW).
• BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects strong signal stations and stores them.

- Sound adjustment

• EQ7: You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types.
• DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer): creates a more ambient sound field, using virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the sound of speakers, even if they are installed low in the door.
• BBE MP: improves digitally compressed sound such as MP3. For details, see the following explanation.

- Image setting

You can set various display images on the unit.
- Space Producer: creates animated on-screen patterns in time with the music.

- Optional unit operation

You can also control optional CD/MD changers and optional Sony portable devices in addition to playing with this unit.

* A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes information such as disc, artist and track name.

Warning if your car's ignition has no ACC position

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

Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

BDE MP DIGITAL

The BBE MP process improves digitally compressed sound, such as

MP3, by restoring and enhancing the higher harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP works by generating even-order harmonics from the source material, effectively recovering warmth, detail and nuance.

SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Getting Started

Resetting the unit 4

Setting the clock 4

DEMO mode 4

Detaching the front panel 4

Attaching the front panel 5

Inserting the disc in the unit 5

Ejecting the disc 5

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit 6

Card remote commander RM-X154 ..... 6

CD

Display items 8

Repeat and shuffle play 8

Radio

Storing and receiving stations 8

Storing automatically — BTM .....8

Storing manually 8

Receiving the stored stations 8

Tuning automatically 8

Receiving a station through a list — LIST ...... 9

RDS 9

Overview 9

Setting AF and TA/TP 9

Selecting PTY 10

Setting CT 10

Other functions

Changing the sound settings 11

Adjusting the sound characteristics ..... 11

Adjusting the equalizer curve — EQ7 Tune .... 11

Adjusting menu items — MENU ..... 11

Using optional equipment 12

CD/MD changer 12

Rotary commander RM-X4S 14

Auxiliary audio equipment 14

Additional Information

Precautions 15

Notes on discs 15

About MP3 files 15

About ATRAC CD 16

Maintenance 16

Removing the unit 17

Specifications 17

Troubleshooting 18

Error displays/Messages 19

Getting Started

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. Detach the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.

Note

Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

(With the card remote commander)

1 Press MENU.
2 Press ↑ or ↓ repeatedly until “Clock Adjust” appears.
3 Press ENTER.
4 Press ↑ or ↓ to set the hour and minute.

To move the digital indication, press ← or →.

5 Press ENTER.

The clock starts.

To display the clock during playback/reception, set “Clock on” (page 12).

Tip

You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 10).

DEMO mode

When the unit is turned off, the clock is displayed first, then demonstration (DEMO) mode starts the demonstration display.

To cancel the DEMO mode, set “Demo off” in menu (page 12) while the unit is turned off.

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.

1 Press OFF.

The unit is turned off.

2 Press OPEN.

The front panel is flipped down.

3 Slide the front panel to the right, then gently pull out the left end of the front panel.

Notes

• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and display window.
• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

Tip

When carrying the front panel, use the supplied front panel case.

Attaching the front panel

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

Press SOURCE on the unit (or insert a disc) to operate the unit.

Note

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

Inserting the disc in the unit

1 Press OPEN.
2 Insert the disc (label side up).

3 Close the front panel.

Playback starts automatically.

Ejecting the disc

1 Press OPEN.
2 Press ▲.

The disc is ejected.

3 Close the front panel.

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

Front panel removed

Card remote commander RM-X154

Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

1 SEEK -/+ buttons

Radio:

To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold).

CD:

To skip tracks (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); fast-forward/ reverse a track (press and hold).

② Volume control dial/SOUND button 11

To adjust volume (rotate); select sound items (press).

3 MODE button 8, 12

To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW)/select the unit ^*1 .

4 DSO button 2

To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF). The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect.

5 SCRL (scroll) button 8

To scroll the display item.

6 Display window

7 OPEN button 5

8 Receptor for the card remote commander

9 GP* 2/PRESET +/- buttons

To select preset stations/skip groups (press); skip groups continuously (press and hold).

10 OFF button

To power off/stop the source.

11 EQ7 (equalizer) button

To select an equalizer type (Xplod, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEWAGE, ROCK, CUSTOM or OFF).

12 SOURCE button

To power on/change the source (Radio/CD/MD ³ /AUX 4 ).

13 Number buttons

Radio:

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

CD/MD*3:

①: REP 8

②: SHUF 8

⑤:BBE MP*5*6 2

To activate the BBE MP function, set “BBE MP on.” To cancel, set “BBE MP off.”

⑥: PAUSE* 6

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

14 AF (Alternative Frequencies)/TA (Traffic Announcement) button 9, 10

To set AF and TA/TP in RDS.

15 IMAGE button 2

To select the display image.

Space Producer mode → Wall paper mode 1-3 → Spectrum analyzer mode 1-5 →

Movie mode 1-3 → normal play/reception mode

16 RESET button 4

17▲ (eject) button 5

To eject the disc.

18Disc slot 5

To insert the disc.

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit.

19 MENU button

To enter menu.

20 ENTER button

To complete a setting.

21 ← (I◀◀)/→ (▶▶I) buttons

To control radio/CD, the same as -/+ on the unit.

22 DSPL (display)/PTY (Programme Type) button 8, 10, 13

To change display items; to select PTY in RDS.

23 VOL (volume) +/- button

To adjust volume.

24 ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

25 SOUND button 11

To select sound items.

26 LIST button 9, 13

To list up.

27↑ (+)/↓ (-) buttons

To control radio/CD, the same as (GP/PRESET) +/- on the unit.

*1 When a CD/MD changer is connected.
*2 When an MP3/ATRAC CD is played and a changer is not connected. If the changer is connected, the operation is different, see page 13.
*3 When an MD changer is connected.
*4 When an optional Sony portable device is connected.
*5 The unit only.
*6 When playing back on this unit.

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.

Tip

For details on how to replace the battery, see "Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander" on page 16.

CD

For details on connecting to a CD/MD changer, see page 12.

Display items

Example: when you select the normal play mode by pressing IMAGE repeatedly (page 7).

A Source
BDisc/artist name, Group name, Track name, Text information ^*1
©MP3/BBE indication
DClock* 2
E Group number
FTrack number
G Elapsed playing time

*1 When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed and when playing a ATRAC CD, text information written by SonicStage, etc. is displayed.
*2 When the clock mode is set to "on" (page 12).

To change display items B, press DSPL on the card remote commander; scroll display items B, press SCRL or set "A.Scroll on" (page 12).

Tip

Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3, see page 15; ATRAC CD, see page 16.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press ① (REP) or ② (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Repeat Track track repeatedly.

Repeat Group* group repeatedly.

Shuffle Group* group in random order.

Shuffle Disc disc in random order.

* When an MP3/ATRAC CD is played.

To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat off” or “Shuffle off.”

Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.

Storing automatically — BTM

(With the card remote commander)

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "TUNER" appears.
To change the band, press MODE repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW.
2 Press MENU, then press ↑ or ↓ repeatedly until "BTM" appears.
3 Press ENTER.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons.

A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button (① to ⑥) until "Memory" appears.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

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

Tip

When a RDS station is stored, the AF/TA setting is also stored (page 9).

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number button (① to ⑥) or GP/PRESET +/-.

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).

Receiving a station through a list — LIST

You can list up the frequency.

(With the card remote commander)

1 Select the band, then press LIST. The frequency appears.
2 Press ↑ or ↓ repeatedly until the desired station appears.

3 Press ENTER to receive the station.

RDS

Overview

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal.

Display items

A Radio band, Function
BTA/TP* 1
©Clock* 2
D Preset number
E Frequency* 3 (Station name), RDS data

*1 "TA" flashes during traffic information. "TP" lights up while such a station is received.

*2 When clock mode is set to "on" (page 12).

*3 While receiving the RDS station, “*” is displayed on the left of the frequency indication.

To change display items E, press DSPL on the card remote commander.

RDS services

This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows:

AF (Alternative Frequencies)

Selects and retunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same programme during a long-distance drive without having to retune the same station manually.

TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Programme)

Provides current traffic information/programmes. Any information/programme received, will interrupt the currently selected source.

PTY (Programme Types)

Displays the currently received programme type. Also searches your selected programme type.

CT (Clock Time)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.

Notes

• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS functions may be available.
• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.

Setting AF and TA/TP

1 Press AF/TA repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To

AF on activate AF and deactivate TA.

TA on activate TA and deactivate AF.

AF TA on activate both AF and TA.

AF TA off deactivate both AF and TA.

Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA setting

You can preset RDS stations along with the AF/TA setting. If you use the BTM function, only RDS stations are stored with the same AF/TA setting.

If you preset manually, you can preset both RDS and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA setting for each.

1 Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or manually.

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Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements so as to not miss hearing them.

1 Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the volume level.
2 Press and hold AF/TA until “TA Volume” appears.

Receiving emergency announcements

With AF or TA on, the emergency announcements will automatically interrupt the currently selected source.

Staying with one regional programme — Regional

When the AF function is on: this unit's factory setting restricts reception to a specific region, so you will not be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency.

If you leave this regional programme's reception area, set “Regional off” in menu (page 12).

Note

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

Local Link function (UK only)

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

1 During FM reception, press a number button (① to ⑥) on which a local station is stored.
2 Within 5 seconds, press again a number button of the local station.

Repeat this procedure until the local station is received.

Selecting PTY

(With the card remote commander)

1 Press PTY during FM reception.

The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting PTY data.

2 Press ↑ or ↓ repeatedly until the desired programme type appears.
3 Press ENTER. The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected programme type.

Type of programmes

News (News), Affairs (Current Affairs), Info (Information), Sport (Sports), Educate (Education), Drama (Drama), Culture (Culture), Science (Science), Varied (Varied), Pop M (Popular Music), Rock M (Rock Music), Easy M (Easy Listening), Light M (Light Classical), Classics (Classical), Other M (Other Music Type), Weather (Weather), Finance (Finance), Children (Children's Programmes), Social A (Social Affairs), Religion (Religion), Phone In (Phone In), Travel (Travel), Leisure (Leisure), Jazz (Jazz Music), Country (Country Music), Nation M (National Music), Oldies (Oldies Music), Folk M (Folk Music), Document (Documentary)

Note

You cannot use this function in countries/regions where no PTY data is available.

Setting CT

1 Set "CT on" in menu (page 11).

Notes

• The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received.
• There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader and subwoofer volume.

1 Select a source, then press SOUND repeatedly to select the desired item.

The item changes as follows:

BASS (bass) → TREBLE (treble) →

BALANCE (left-right) →

FADER (front-rear) →

* “∞” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 20 steps.

2 Rotate the volume control dial repeatedly to adjust the selected item.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Note

Adjust within 3 seconds of selecting the item.

With the card remote commander

In step 2, to adjust the selected item, press ← or →.

Adjusting the equalizer curve — EQ7 Tune

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

(With the card remote commander)

1 Select a source, then press MENU.

2 Press ↑ or ↓ repeatedly until “EQ7 Tune” appears, then press ENTER.

3 Press ← or → repeatedly to select the desired equalizer type, then press ENTER.

4 Press ← or → repeatedly to select the desired frequency.

The frequency changes as follows:

62Hz ↔ 157Hz ↔ 396Hz ↔ 1.0kHz

↔ 2.5kHz ↔ 6.3kHz ↔ 16kHz

5 Press ↑ or ↓ repeatedly to adjust the desired volume level.

The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from -10 dB to +10 dB.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the equalizer curve.

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold ENTER.

6 Press MENU twice.

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

Adjusting menu items — MENU

You can adjust various menu settings by using the 4 arrow buttons on the card remote commander.

(With the card remote commander)

1 Press MENU.
2 Press ↑ or ↓ repeatedly until the desired item appears.
3 Press ← or → to select the desired setting (example: "on" or "off").
4 Press ENTER.

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

Note

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

Tip

You can easily switch among categories by pressing and holding or .

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

“●” indicates the default settings.

Setup

Clock Adjust (Clock Adjust) (page 4)

CT (Clock Time)

To set “on” or “off” (●) (page 9, 10).

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Beep

To set "on" ( ●) or "off."

RM (Rotary Commander)

To change the operative direction of the rotary commander controls.

• “Normal” (●): to use the rotary commander in the factory-set position.
• “Reverse”: when you mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column.

AUX-A (AUX Audio)* 1

To turn the AUX source display “on” (●) or “off” (page 14).

Display

Clock (Clock Information)

To display the clock and the display items/image at the same time.

• “on”: to display at the same time.
• “off” (●): to not display at the same time.

A. Image (Auto Image)

Auto Image mode automatically steps (every 10 seconds) through the display images of all display images.

• “off” (●): to not change the image automatically.
• “ALL”: to step repeatedly through the display images in all display modes.
• “SA”: to step repeatedly through the display images of Spectrum analyzer.
• “Movie”: to step repeatedly through the display images of Movie mode.

To display the items (depending on the source, etc.) at the bottom of the display while a image is displayed.

• “on” (●): to display the items.
• “off”: to not display any items.

Dimmer

To change the brightness of the display.

• “Auto”( to dim the display automatically when you turn lights on.
• “on”: to dim the display.
• “off”: to deactivate the dimmer.

Demo ^*1 (Demonstration)

To set “on” (●) or “off” (page 4).

A. Scroll (Auto Scroll)

To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/group/track is changed.

• “on”: to scroll.
• “off” (●): to not scroll.

Receive Mode

Local (Local seek mode)

• “on”: to only tune into stations with stronger signals.
• “off” (●): to tune normal reception.

Mono (Monaural mode)

To improve poor FM reception, select monaural reception mode.

• “on”: to hear stereo broadcasts in monaural.
• “off”: to hear stereo broadcast in stereo.

Regional*2

To set “on” (●) or “off” (page 10).

Sound

EQ7 Tune (page 11)

HPF (High Pass Filter)

To select the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency: “off” (●), “78Hz” or “125Hz.”

LPF (Low Pass Filter)

To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “off” (●), “125Hz” or “78Hz.”

Loudness

To enhance bass and treble at lower volume.

- “on”: to reinforce bass and treble.

- “off”: to not reinforce bass and treble.

AUX Level

To adjust the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment (page 14). This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.

Edit

Name Edit (page 13)

Name Delete (page 13)

BTM (page 8)

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

Using optional equipment

CD/MD changer

Selecting the changer

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until “CD” or “MD” appears.
2 Press MODE repeatedly until the desired changer appears.

Unit number
Disc number

Playback starts.

Skipping groups and discs

1 During playback, press GP/PRESET +/-.

To skip Press GP/PRESET

group and release (hold for a moment).
group continuously	within 2 seconds of first releasing.
discs repeatedly.
discs continuously	then, press again within 2 seconds and hold.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press ① (REP) or ② (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Repeat Disc*1	disc repeatedly.
Shuffle Changer*1	tracks in the changer in random order.
Shuffle All*2	tracks in all units in random order.

*1 When one or more CD/MD changers are connected.

*2 When one or more CD changers, or two or more MD changers are connected.

To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat off” or “Shuffle off.”

Tip

"Shuffle All" will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD changers.

Labelling a disc

When you play a disc in a CD changer with the CUSTOM FILE function, you can label each disc with a custom name up to 8 characters (Disc Memo).

If you label a disc, the name appears on the list.

(With the card remote commander)

1 While playing a disc that you want to label, press ⓂMENU.

2 Press ↑ or ↓ repeatedly until “Name Edit” appears, then press ENTER.

3 Press or repeatedly until the desired character appears.

The character changes as follows:

To move the digital indication, press the ← or → .

Repeat this operation until the entire name is entered.

4 Press ENTER.

The labelling is complete and the display returns to normal play mode.

To display the name, press DSPL during reception/playback.

Tips

• To correct or erase a character, overwrite or enter "□."
• The Disc Memo always takes priority over any prerecorded title.
• You can label a disc on the unit if a changer with the CUSTOM FILE function is connected.
• "Repeat Track" and all shuffle play are suspended until the labelling is complete.

Deleting the custom name

(With the card remote commander)

1 Select the unit that has stored the custom name you want to delete, then press Ⓜ MENU.
2 Press ↑ or ↓ repeatedly until “Name Delete” appears, then press ENTER. The stored name will appear.
3 Press ↑ or ↓ repeatedly to select the name you want to delete.
4 Press and hold ENTER.
The name is deleted. Repeat step 3 and 4 if you want to delete other names.
5 Press Ⓜ MENU twice.
The unit returns to normal play mode.

Locating a disc by name — LIST

You can select a disc from the list when connecting a CD changer with the CUSTOM FILE function or an MD changer. If you assign a name to a disc, the name appears on the list.

(With the card remote commander)

1 During playback, press LIST.
The disc number and disc name will appear.
2 Press ↑ or ↓ repeatedly until the desired disc appears.
3 Press ENTER to play the disc.

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Attaching the label

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

Location of controls

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

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

- PRESET/DISC control

The same as GP/PRESET +/- on the unit (push in and rotate).

• VOL (volume) control

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

- SEEK/AMS control

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

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of the controls is factory-set as shown below.

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 SOUND.

Tip

You can also change the operative direction of these controls in the menu (page 12).

Auxiliary audio equipment

You can connect optional Sony portable devices to the BUS AUDIO IN/AUX IN terminal on the unit. If the changer or other device is not connected to the terminal, the unit allows you to listen to the portable device on your car speakers.

Note

When connecting a portable device, be sure BUS CONTROL IN is not connected. If a device is connected to BUS CONTROL IN, "AUX" cannot be selected with SOURCE.

Tip

When connecting both a portable device and a changer, use the optional AUX-IN selector.

Selecting auxiliary equipment

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "AUX" appears.

Operate by the portable device itself.

To adjust the volume level of auxiliary equipment, see "AUX Level" on page 12.

Additional Information

Precautions

• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
• Power aerial will extend automatically while the unit is operating.

Moisture condensation

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

To maintain high sound quality

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

Notes on discs

• To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface. Handle the disc by its edge.
• Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use.
• Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
• Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.

• Do not use any discs with labels or stickers attached.
  The following malfunctions may result from using such discs:
• Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism).
• Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g., playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to warp.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
• You cannot play 8 cm CDs.

- Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue discs.

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this unit.
• You cannot play a CD-R/a CD-RW that is not finalized.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

About MP3 files

MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size.

- The unit is compatible with the ISO 9660 level 1/level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in the expansion format, ID3 tag version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4, and Multi Session.

• The maximum number of:
– folders (groups): 150 (including root and empty folders).
- MP3 files (tracks) and folders contained in a disc: 300 (if a folder/file names contain many characters, this number may become less than 300).
– displayable characters for a folder/file name is 32 (Joliet), or 32/64 (Romeo); ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0, 1.1, 2.2 and 2.3), or 63/126 characters (2.4).

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Playback order of MP3 files

Notes

• Be sure to finalize the disc before using on the unit.
• When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file expansion ".mp3" to the file name.
• If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps, sound may be intermittent.
• During playback of a VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 file or fast-forward/reverse, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.
• When the disc is recorded in Multi Session, only the first track of the first session format is recognized and played (any other format is skipped). The priority of the format is CD-DA, ATRAC CD and MP3.
• When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of the first session is played.
• When the first track is not a CD-DA, an ATRAC CD or MP3 session is played. If the disc has no data in any of these formats, "NO Music" is displayed.

About ATRAC CD

ATRAC3plus format

ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size. ATRAC3plus, which is an extended format of ATRAC3, compresses the audio CD data to approximately 1/20 of its original size. The unit accepts both ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format.

ATRAC CD

ATRAC CD is recorded audio CD data which is compressed to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus format using authorized software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner.

• The maximum number of:
– folders (groups): 255
- files (tracks): 999
- The characters for a folder/file name and text information written by SonicStage is displayed.

For details on ATRAC CD, see the SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner manual.

Note

Be sure to create the ATRAC CD using authorized software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner 1.0 or 1.1, which are supplied with Sony Network products.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Maintenance

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.

Notes on the lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to 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.

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 4) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Main unit

Back of the front panel

Notes

• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch.
• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device.

Removing the unit

1 Remove the protection collar.

① Detach the front panel (page 4).
② Engage the release keys together with the protection collar.

Orient the release keys as shown.

③ Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar.

2 Remove the unit.

① Insert both release keys simultaneously until they click.

② Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

③Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

CD Player section

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

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Aerial terminal: External aerial connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 dB (stereo), 69 dB (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz: 0.5 % (stereo), 0.3 % (mono)

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

MW/LW

Tuning range: MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz LW: 153 – 279 kHz

Aerial terminal: External aerial connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: MW: 30 μV, LW: 40 μV

Power amplifier section

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

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General

Outputs:

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

Inputs:

Telephone ATT control terminal Illumination control terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input/AUX IN terminal Remote controller input terminal Aerial input terminal

Tone controls:

Bass: ±8 dB at 100 Hz Treble: ±8 dB at 10 kHz

Loudness:

+8 dB at 100 Hz +2 dB at 10 kHz

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative earth)

Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 178 mm (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.3 kg

Supplied accessories:

Card remote commander: RM-X154 Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1)

Optional accessories/equipment:

BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord): RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs): CDX-656X, CDX-757MX MD changer (6 discs): MDX-66XLP Source selector: XA-C30 AUX-IN selector: XA-300

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

Note

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Lead-free solder is used for soldering certain parts. (more than 80 %)
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.
  • VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink is used for printing the carton.
• Packaging cushions do not use polystyrene foam.

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.

General

No power is being supplied to the unit.

• Check the connection. If everything is in order, check the fuse.
• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the remote commander.
  → Turn on the unit.

The power aerial does not extend.

The power aerial does not have a relay box.

No sound.

• The volume is too low.
- 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 (FADER) is not set for a 2-speaker system.
- The CD changer is incompatible with the disc format (MP3/ATRAC CD).
→ Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible CD changer, or this unit.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is cancelled (page 12).
- 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.
  → Store again into the memory.
• The power connecting lead or battery has been disconnected.
• The power connecting lead is not connected properly.

Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown.

Makes noise when the position of the ignition key is switched.

The leads are not matched correctly with the car's accessory power connector.

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

• The dimmer is set “Dimmer on” (page 12).
• The display disappears if you press and hold OFF.
  →Press and hold OFF again until the display appears.
• The connectors are dirty (page 17).

DSO does not function.

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

The images change automatically.

In Auto Image mode, the selected image cannot be displayed.

→ To display selected image only, set to “A.Image off” (page 12).

Any display items do not display.

→ Set to “INFO on” (page 12).

CD/MD playback

The disc cannot be loaded.

• Another disc is already loaded.
• The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way.

The disc does not playback.

• Defective or dirty disc.
- The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 15).

MP3 files cannot be played back.

The disc is incompatible with the MP3 format and version (page 15).

MP3 files take longer to play back than others.

The following discs take a longer time to start playback.

• a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
• a disc recorded in Multi Session.
• a disc to which data can be added.

The ATRAC CD cannot play.

• The disc is not created by authorized software, such as SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner.
• Tracks that are not included in the group cannot be played.

The display items do not scroll.

• For discs with very many characters, those may not scroll.
• “A.Scroll” is set to off. → Set “A.Scroll on” (page 12) or press SCRL on the card remote commander.

The sound skips.

• Installation is not correct.
  → Install the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a sturdy part of the car.
  • Defective or dirty disc.

The operation buttons do not function. The disc will not eject.

Press the RESET button (page 4).

“MS” or “MD” does not appear on the source display when both the optional MGS-X1 and MD changer are connected.

This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit.
→Press SOURCE until “MS” or “MD” appears, then press MODE repeatedly.

Radio reception

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

• Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car's aerial booster (only when your car has built-in FM/MW/LW aerial in the rear/side glass).
• Check the connection of the car aerial.
  • The auto aerial will not go up.
  → Check the connection of the power aerial control lead.
• Check the frequency.
• When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises.
  → Set the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 6).

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
  • The broadcast signal is too weak.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

• The local seek mode is set to "on."
  → Set “Local” to “off” (page 12).
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
  → Perform manual tuning.

During FM reception, the "ST" indication flashes.

• Tune in the frequency accurately.
  • The broadcast signal is too weak.
  → Set “Mono” to “on” (page 12).

An FM programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode.

→ Set “Mono” to “off” (page 12).

RDS

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

The station is non-TP or has weak signal. → Deactivate TA (page 9).

No traffic announcements.

• Activate TA (page 9).
• The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP.
  → Tune in another station.

PTY displays “----.”

• The current station is not an RDS station.
  • RDS data has not been received.
• The station does not specify the programme type.

Error displays/Messages

Blank*1

Tracks have not been recorded on the MD. ^*2 → Play an MD with recorded tracks.

Error*1

• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down. ²
  → Clean or insert the disc correctly.
• The disc cannot play because of some problem.
  → Insert another disc.

Failure

The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. → See the installation guide manual of this model to check the connection.

Load

The changer is loading the disc. → Wait until loading is complete.

Local Seek +/-

The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.

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NO AF

There is no alternative frequency for the current station.

→Press ← or → while the station name is flashing. The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data (“PI Seek” appears).

NO Album Name

A group name is not written in the track.

NO Data

All custom names have been deleted, or none are stored.

NO Disc

The disc is not inserted in the CD/MD changer. → Insert discs in the changer.

NO Disc Name

A disc name is not written in the track.

NO ID3 Tag

ID3 tag information is not written in the MP3 file.

NO Info

Text information is not written in the ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus file.

NO Magazine

The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer. → Insert the magazine in the changer.

NO Music

The disc is not a music file.

→ Insert a music CD in this unit or MP3 playable changer.

NO TP

The unit will continue searching for available TP stations.

NO Track Name

A track name is not written in the track.

Not Read

The disc information has not been read by the unit. → Loading the disc, then select it on the list.

Not Ready

The lid of the MD changer is open or the MDs are not inserted properly. → Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.

Offset

There may be an internal malfunction. → Check the connection. If the error indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Read

The unit is reading all track and group information on the disc. → Wait until reading is complete and playback starts automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it may take more than a minute.

Push Reset

The CD unit and CD/MD changer cannot be operated because of some problem. → Press the RESET button (page 4).

During fast-forward or reverse, you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

“□”

The character cannot be displayed with the unit.

*1 If an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear in the display.
*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.

If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the time the problem began.

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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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僅適用於台灣

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BBE. MP DIGITAL

註

註

不要在前面板内表面放任何東西。

將光碟插入本機

3 關閉前面板。

播放自動開始。

排出光碟

開始播放。

跳過組群和光碟

提示

CD-R/CD-RW 光碟的注意事項

保險絲 (10A)

清潔連接器

主機

前面板的背面

註

如圖所示確定開鎖鑰匙方向。

③拉出開鎖鑰匙以拆下保護環。

續下頁 →

2取出機器。

③將本機從安裝位置滑出。

規格

CD 播放機部分

信噪比：120 dB

頻率響應：10 - 20000 Hz

抖晃率：低於可測限制

調諧器部分

FM

調諧範圍：87.5 - 108.0 MHz

天線端子：外接天線連接器

中頻：10.7 MHz/450 kHz

可用靈敏度：9 dBf