CDX-GT780UI - Car radio SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Car Stereo (Single DIN)
Brand	Sony
Model	CDX-GT780UI
Form Factor	Single DIN (1-DIN)
Display	LCD with RGB illumination
Audio Formats Supported	CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, AAC
Tuner Bands	FM, AM (18 FM presets + 12 AM presets)
Max Power Output	52W x 4 (peak)
RMS Power Output	19W x 4 (20-20000 Hz, 10% THD)
Built-in Amplifier	Yes, MOSFET
Preamp Outputs	2 pairs (2V)
USB Input	Front USB 1.1/2.0 for mass storage class devices
Aux Input	Front 3.5mm stereo mini jack
CD Player	Yes, single disc
Equalizer	7-band EQ (preset + custom)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	178 x 50 x 178 mm (approx.)
Weight	1.2 kg (approx.)
Operating Voltage	12V DC (negative ground)
Detachable Faceplate	Yes
Steering Wheel Remote Compatible	Yes (requires optional adapter)

Frequently Asked Questions - CDX-GT780UI SONY

How do I set the clock on my Sony CDX-GT780UI?

Press and hold the SRC button until the unit turns off. Then press the MENU button, rotate the control dial to select CLOCK, press again. Use the dial to set hour and minute. Press ENTER to confirm.

How can I connect my USB device to this stereo?

Connect your USB device (e.g., flash drive) to the USB port on the front panel. The stereo will automatically switch to USB mode. Files must be in MP3/WMA/AAC format.

Can I play MP3 CDs on this unit?

Yes, the CDX-GT780UI supports playback of CD-R and CD-RW discs containing MP3, WMA, or AAC files. Finalize the disc before use.

How do I reset the unit to factory settings?

Press and hold the RESET button (located behind the faceplate) with a pointed object, such as a pen tip, for at least 2 seconds. This clears all settings.

How do I remove the detachable faceplate?

Press the RELEASE button on the front panel, then tilt the faceplate forward and pull it off. Store it in the supplied case to prevent damage.

What is the maximum power output per channel?

The peak power output is 52W x 4 channels. RMS power is 19W x 4 at 10% THD.

Can I connect an external amplifier to this stereo?

Yes, the unit has 2 preamp outputs (2V) for connecting external amplifiers. Use RCA cables.

How do I adjust the sound equalizer?

Press the EQ button repeatedly to cycle through presets (Rock, Pop, Jazz, etc.) or custom. To customize, press MENU, select EQ7, then adjust each band.

Does this unit have Bluetooth?

No, the Sony CDX-GT780UI does not have built-in Bluetooth. For hands-free calling, use an optional Bluetooth adapter.

What should I do if the unit does not turn on?

First, check the fuse on the power wire (usually 10A). Ensure the ignition is on (ACC) and the wiring is correct. Press the SRC button to power on.

USER MANUAL CDX-GT780UI SONY

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

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

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

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

ZAPPIN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

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

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.

Warning if your car's ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 19). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the auto off function, press and hold OFF until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Playable discs on this unit 6

Resetting the unit. 6

Canceling the DEMO mode ..... 6

Preparing the card remote commander ..... 6

Setting the clock 7

Detaching the front panel 7

Attaching the front panel 7

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit. 8

Card remote commander RM-X176 ..... 8

Searching for a track ..... 10

Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer .... 10

Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™....11

Radio

Storing and receiving stations ..... 12

Storing automatically — BTM ..... 12

Storing manually....12

Receiving the stored stations ..... 12

Tuning automatically 12

Receiving a station through a list — LIST .... 12

CD

Playing a disc....13

Display items 13

Repeat and shuffle play....13

USB devices

Playing back a USB device ..... 14

Display items 14

Repeat and shuffle play....15

iPod

Playing back iPod .... 15

Display items 16

Setting the play mode ..... 16

Repeat and shuffle play....17

Operating an iPod directly — Passenger control .... 17

Other functions

Changing the sound settings ..... 17

Adjusting the sound characteristics ..... 17

Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3 Parametric Tune ..... 18

Adjusting setup items — SET ..... 19

Using optional equipment.... 20

Auxiliary audio equipment.... 20

CD changer.... 20

Rotary commander RM-X4S ..... 21

Additional Information

Precautions 22

Notes on discs 22

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC

files. 22

About iPod 22

Maintenance 23

Removing the unit. 23

Specifications 24

Troubleshooting 25

Error displays/Messages.... 26

Support site

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

Customers in Latin America:

Customers in Pan Asia:

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

Provides information on:

• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players • Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files

Getting Started

playable discs on this unit

This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files (page 22)).

Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
MP3WMA AAC

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit.

Detach the front panel (page 7) and press the RESET button (page 8) with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Note

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

Canceling the DEMO mode

You can cancel the demonstration display which appears during turning off.

1 Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears.

2 Rotate the control dial until "Demo" appears, then press the select button.

3 Rotate the control dial to select "off." then press the select button.

The setting is complete.

4 Press ↩ (BACK).

The display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Preparing the card remote commander

Remove the insulation film.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, see page 23.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

1 Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until "Clock Adjust" appears. 3 Press the select button. 4 Rotate the control dial to set the hour, then press the select button. 5 Rotate the control dial to set the minute, then press the select button.

To move the digital indication, press the select button/(back) +/-.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

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.
• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.

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.

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

Front panel removed

Card remote commander RM-X176

This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages.

The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

1 OFF button

To power off; stop the source.

2 (BACK) button page 10

To return to the previous display.

3 SOURCE button

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

4 ZAP button page 11

To enter ZAPPIN ^TM mode.

5 Control dial/select button

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

6 Receptor for the card remote commander

7 Display window

8 OPEN button page 7

9 USB terminal page 14

To connect to the USB device.

10 SEEK +/- buttons

CD/USB:

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

Radio:

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

11 MODE button page 12, 16, 17

Press to: Select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the play mode of iPod.

Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger control.

12 Q (LIST/BROWSE) button page 10, 12

To list up (Radio); enter the Quick-BrowZer mode (CD/USB).

13 SCRL (scroll) button

To scroll the display item.

14 Frequency select switch (located on the bottom of the unit)

See “Frequency select switch” in the supplied installation/connections manual.

15 Number buttons

CD/USB:

①: REP page 13, 15, 17

②: SHUF page 13, 15, 17

③/④: ALBUM -/+ (during MP3/WMA/AAC playback)

To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold).

To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold).

Improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3.

Improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3.

To activate the DM+ function, set "ON." To cancel, set "OFF."

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

Radio:

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

16 DSPL (display) button (pages 13, 14, 16)

To change display items.

17 AUX input jack (page 20)

To connect a portable audio device.

18 RESET button (page 6)

19 ▲ (eject) button

To eject the disc.

20 Disc slot

To insert the disc.

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

21 ← (I◄◄) / → (►►I) buttons

To control CD/radio/USB, the same as

SEEK -/+ on the unit.

Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by

22 MENU button

To enter menu.

23 ENTER button

To apply a setting.

24 VOL (volume) +/- button

To adjust volume.

25 ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

26 SOUND button

To enter sound setting.

27 ↑ (+)/↓ (-) buttons

To control CD/USB, the same as ③/④ (ALBUM -/+ ) on the unit.

Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by ↑↓.

28 Number buttons

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

* In the case of a CD changer being connected; when SOURCE is pressed, "CD" and the unit number will appear in the display. Furthermore, if MODE is pressed, you can switch the changer.

Note

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

Searching for a track

Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer

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

1 Press Q (LIST/BROWSE).

The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired search category, then press it to confirm.

3 Repeat step 2 until the desired track is selected.

Playback starts.

To return to the previous display Press ↩ (BACK).

To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode

Press Q (LIST/BROWSE).

Note

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

Searching by skip items — Jump mode

When many items are in a category, you can search the desired item quickly.

1 Press (SEEK) + in Quick-BrowZer mode. The following display appears.

A Current item number

B Total item number in the current layer

©Item name

Then the item name will appear.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired item, or one near the desired item. It skips in steps of 10% of the total item number.

3 Press the control dial. The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer mode and the selected item appears.

4 Rotate the control dial to select the desired item and press it. Playback starts if the selected item is a track.

To cancel Jump mode

Press ↩ (BACK) or ⒶSEEK -.

Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™

While playing back short track passages in a CD or USB device in sequence, you can search for a track you want to listen to.

ZAPPIN mode is suitable for searching for a track in shuffle or shuffle repeat mode.

1 Press ZAP during playback.

Playback starts from a passage of the next track.

The passage is played for the set time, then a click sounds and the next passage starts.

Track

2 Press the Select Button or ZAP when a track you want to listen is played back.

The track that you select returns to normal play mode from the beginning.

To search a track by ZAPPIN mode again, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Tips

• You can select the playback time from about 6 seconds/9 seconds/30 seconds (page 19). You cannot select the passage of the track to playback.
• Press SEEK -/+ or 3/4 (ALBUM -/+) in ZAPPIN mode to skip a track or album.
• Pressing (BACK) also confirms a track to playback.

Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

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

Storing automatically — BTM

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "TUNER" appears.

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

2 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

3 Rotate the control dial until "BTM" appears, then press the select button.

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 "MEM" appears.

Note

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

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number button (① to ⑥).

Tuning automatically

1 Select the band, then press SEEK +/- to search for the station.

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

Tip

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

Receiving a station through a list — LIST

You can list up the frequency.

1 Select the band, then press (LIST). The preset list appears.

2 Rotate the control dial until the desired station appears.

3 Press the select button to receive the station.

The display returns to normal reception mode.

CD

Playing a disc

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.

Display items

To change display items, press DSPL.

A Source BClock Track name*, Artist name*, Disc/album name* DEQ3 Parametric Preset/DM+ Advanced/ZAPPIN/Repeat/Shuffle

A Source BClock E Artist name*, Disc/album name*, Track name*, Disc/Album number, Track number, Elapsed playing time

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

Tip

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

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 Album* album repeatedly.

Shuffle Album* album in random order.

Shuffle Disc disc in random order.

* When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.

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

USB devices

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

Support site

Customers in Latin America:

Customers in Pan Asia:

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

• MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used.
• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) and AAC (.m4a).
• Backup of data in a USB device is recommended.

Note

Connect the USB device after starting the engine. Depending on the USB device, malfunction or damage may occur if it is connected before starting the engine.

Playing back a USB device

1 Slide the USB cover.

2 Connect the USB device to the USB terminal.

When using a cable, use the one supplied with the USB device to connect.

Playback starts.

If a USB device is already connected, to start playback, press SOURCE repeatedly until "USB" appears.

Press OFF to stop playback.

Removing the USB device

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

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

Notes

• Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose connection.
• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.
• This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub.
• If the USB is disconnected during playback, "NO Device" appears in the display of the unit.

Display items

To change display items, press DSPL.

A Source BClock ©Track name, Artist name, Album name DEQ3 Parametric Preset/DM+ Advanced/ZAPPIN/Repeat/Shuffle

A Source BClock E Artist name, Album name, Track name, Album number, Track number, Elapsed playing time

Notes

• Displayed items will differ, depending on the USB device, recorded format and settings.
• The maximum number of displayable data is as follows.

– folders (albums): 128

– files (tracks) per folder: 512

• Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as malfunction may result.
• It may take time for playback to begin, depending on the amount of recorded data.
• DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not be played.
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.
• Playback of the following MP3/WMA/AAC files is not supported.

- lossless compression

– copyright-protected

Repeat and shuffle play

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

Select To play

Repeat Track track repeatedly.

Repeat Album album repeatedly.

Shuffle Album album in random order.

Shuffle Device device in random order.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.

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

iPod

For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see "About iPod" on page 22 or visit the support site.

In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a general reference for the iPod functions on the iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

Support site

Customers in Latin America:

Customers in Pan Asia:

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

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

Playing back iPod

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

1 Slide the USB cover.

2 Connect the iPod to the USB terminal via the dock connector to USB cable.

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

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Tip

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

The tracks on the iPod start playing automatically from the point last played. If an iPod is already connected, to start playback press SOURCE repeatedly until “USB” or “iPod” appears.

* If the iPod was played back in the passenger control last time, this will not appear.

3 Press MODE to select the play mode. The mode changes as follows: Resuming Mode → Album Mode → Track Mode → Podcast Mode* → Genre Mode → Playlist Mode → Artist Mode

* May not appear depending on iPod setting.

4 Adjust the volume.

Press OFF to stop playback.

Removing the iPod

1 Stop the iPod playback. 2 Remove the iPod.

Caution for iPhone

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

Notes

• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the iPod, otherwise data may be damaged.
• This unit cannot recognize iPod via a USB hub.

Tips

• When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position, and the unit is on, the iPod will be recharged.
• If the iPod is disconnected during playback, "NO Device" appears in the display of the unit.

Resuming mode

When the iPod is connected to the dock connector, the mode of this unit changes to resuming mode and playback starts in the mode set by the iPod.

In resuming mode, the following buttons do not function.

• ①(REP)
• ②(SHUF)

Display items

To change display items, press DSPL.

A Source (iPod) indication BClock ©Track name, Artist name, Album name DEQ3 Parametric Preset/DM+ Advanced/ZAPPIN*/Repeat*/Shuffle*

A Source (iPod) indication BClock E Artist name, Album name, Track name, Track number*, Total track number*, Elapsed playing time* * Hidden during Passenger control.

Tip

When album/podcast/genre/artist/playlist is changed, its item number appears momentarily.

Note

Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed correctly.

Setting the play mode

1 During playback, press MODE.

The mode changes as follows: Album Mode → Track Mode → Podcast Mode* → Genre Mode → Playlist Mode → Artist Mode

* May not appear depending on iPod setting.

Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playlists and artists

To Press

Skip	3/4(ALBUM -/+)[press once for each]
Skipcontinuously	3/4(ALBUM -/+)[hold to desired point]

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 Album album repeatedly.

Repeat Podcast podcast repeatedly.

Repeat Artist artist repeatedly.

Repeat Playlist playlist repeatedly.

Repeat Genre genre repeatedly.

Shuffle Album album in random order.

Shuffle Podcast podcast in random order.

Shuffle Artist artist in random order.

Shuffle Playlist playlist in random order.

Shuffle Genre genre in random order.

Shuffle Device device in random order.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.

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

Operating an iPod directly — Passenger control

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

1 During playback, press and hold MODE.

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

To exit the passenger control

Press and hold MODE.

Then “Mode Audio” will appear and the play mode will change to “Resuming Mode.”

Notes

• The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.
• If this mode is canceled, the repeat setting will be turned off.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

1 Press the select button. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired menu item appears, then press the select button.

Depending on the setting, by rotating the control dial again, further parameters can be set.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the setting, then press the select button. 4 Press ↩ (BACK).

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

The following items can be set:

EQ3 Parametric Preset

Selects an equalizer curve from 7 music types.

EQ3 Parametric Tune*1

Custom equalizer settings.

Subwoofer Tune & LPF

Phase

Selects the phase (effective only when LPF is on): “Normal,” “Reverse.”

FREQ

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

Level

Adjusts the subwoofer volume: “+10dB” – “0dB” – “-10dB.”

(“-∞” is displayed at the lowest setting.)

HPF & Speaker Select

Speaker

Selects the Speaker: "All," "Front", or "Rear." FREQ

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

DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer)

Creates a more ambient sound field.

To select the DSO mode: “1,” “2,” “3,” or “off.”

The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect.

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Fader & Balance

Fader

Adjusts the relative level: "Front:15" – "Center" – "Rear:15."

Balance

Adjusts the sound balance: "Right:15"–"Center" – "Left:15."

AUX Level* 2

Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment: “+18 dB”–“0 dB”–“-8 dB.”

This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.

*1 Hidden when EQ3 Parametric Preset is set to "off." *2 When AUX source is activated.

Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3 Parametric Tune

"Custom" of EQ3 Parametric Preset allows you to make your own equalizer settings.

Select "Custom" of EQ3 Parametric Preset.

1 Select a source, then press and hold the select button. 2 Rotate the control dial to select "EQ3 Parametric Tune," then press it.

3 Setting the equalizer curve.

You can adjust the equalizer center frequency, volume level and bandwidth in each range from “Low,” “Mid”, or “Hi.”

①Rotate the control dial until the desired menu item appears, then press the select button. ② Rotate the control dial to select the setting, then press the select button.

Selectable frequency in each range:

Low: 60 Hz or 100 Hz

Mid: 500 Hz or 1.0 kHz

Hi: 10.0 kHz or 12.5 kHz

Adjustable volume level: “+10 dB” - “0 dB” - “-10 dB.”

Selectable "Q" settings in each range:

Low: “0.5,” “1.0,” “1.5,” or “2.0”

Mid: “0.75,” “1.0,” “1.25,” or “1.5”

Hi: "0.75," or "1.25"

You can control "Q" (the width of the range of affected frequencies) with this function.

Repeat steps 1 to 2 to adjust other frequency ranges.

4 Press (BACK) down twice.

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

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, select "Initialize" and "Yes" in step 3.

Tip

Other 6 music types are also adjustable.

Adjusting setup items — SET

1 Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired menu item appears, then press the select button. 3 Rotate the control dial to select the setting, then press the select button. The setting is complete. 4 Press ↩ (BACK).

The display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Note

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

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

Setup

Clock Adjust (page 7)

Beep

Activates the beep sound: "on," "off."

RM (Rotary Commander)

Changes the operative direction of the rotary commander controls.

• “NORM”: to use the rotary commander in the factory-set position.
• “REV”: when you mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column.

AUX Audio*1

Activates the AUX source display: “on,” “off” (page 20).

Auto Off

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

Display

Demo (Demonstration)

Activates the demonstration: "on," "off."

Image

Sets various display images.

• “All”: to display all images.
• “Movie”: to display a movie.
• “SA 1 - 3, All”: to display the Spectrum Analyzer.
• “Wall.P 1 - 3, All”: to display a wallpaper.
• “off”: to not display any image.

Information

Display the items (depending on the source, etc): “on,” “off.”

Dimmer

Changes the display brightness.

• "Auto": to dim the display automatically when you turn lights on. (Available only when the illumination control lead is connected.)
• "on": to dim the display.
• "off": deactivate the dimmer.

Illumination

Changes the illumination color: "Blue," "Red," "Green."

Black Out

Turns off the illumination automatically for any source (e.g., during CD playback/radio reception, etc) if no operation is performed for 5 seconds: "on," "off."

To bring the light back on, press any button on the unit. (When activated, remote operation is unavailable.)

Auto Scroll

Scrolls long items automatically: "on," "off."

Play Mode

Local (Local Seek Mode)

• "on": to only tune into stations with stronger signals.
• "off": to tune normal reception.

Mono*2 (Monaural Mode)

Selects monaural reception mode to improve poor FM reception: “on,” “off.”

Zappin Time*3

Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN function.

- “1 (about 6 seconds),” “2 (about 9 seconds),” “3 (about 30 seconds).”

BTM (page 12)

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When FM is received. *3 When CD/USB/iPod source is activated.

Using optional equipment

Auxiliary audio equipment

By connecting an optional portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit and then simply selecting the source, you can listen on your car speakers. The volume level is adjustable for any difference between the unit and the portable audio device. Follow the procedure below:

Connecting the portable audio device

1 Turn off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 3 Connect to the unit.

* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

Adjust the volume level

Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected audio device before playback.

1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "AUX" appears. 3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume. 4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 5 Adjust the input level (page 18).

CD changer

Selecting the changer

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "CD" appears. 2 Press MODE repeatedly until the desired changer appears.

Unit number

Playback starts.

Skipping albums and discs

1 During playback, press ③/④ (ALBUM -/+).

To skip	Press 3/4 (ALBUM -/+)
album and release (hold for a moment).
album 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 disc repeatedly.

Shuffle	tracks in the changer in random order.
Changer

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

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.

• ATT (attenuate) button: To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.
• PRESET/DISC control: CD/USB: The same as ③/④ (ALBUM -/+) on the unit (push in and rotate). Radio: To receive stored stations (push in and rotate). • VOL (volume) control: The same as the control dial on the unit (rotate).
• SEEK/AMS control: The same as SEEK +/- on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold). • DSPL (display) button: To change display items.

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 SEL.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been parked in direct sunlight.
• Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.

Moisture condensation

Should moisture condensation occur inside the unit, remove the disc and wait for about an hour for it to dry out; otherwise the unit will not operate properly.

To maintain high sound quality

Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.

Notes on discs

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.
• Before playing, wipe the discs with a cleaning cloth from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners.
• This unit is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this unit.

• Discs that this unit CANNOT play

– Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or paper attached. Doing so may cause a malfunction, or may ruin the disc. – Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star). Attempting to do so may damage the unit. -8 cm (3 in) discs.

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

• The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only) – folders (albums): 150 (including root folder) – files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may be less than 300 if folder/file names contain many characters) – displayable characters for a folder/file name: 32 (Joliet)/64 (Romeo)

- If the multi-session disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is recognized as a CD-DA disc, and other sessions are not played back.

• Discs that this unit CANNOT play

• CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality.
• CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible recording device.
• CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly.

- CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or multi-session.

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files

About iPod

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

* Passenger control is not available for iPod nano (1st generation) or iPod with video. - "Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. - "Works with iPhone" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. - Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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

Maintenance

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 7) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. 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 7). ② Pinch both edges of the protection collar, then pull it out.

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2 Remove the unit.

① Insert both release keys simultaneously until they click.

② Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

③ Slide 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 (at 50 kHz step)

87.5 - 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)

FM tuning interval: 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz

Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf

Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono)

Separation: 40 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

AM

Tuning range:

531 - 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)

530 - 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)

AM tuning interval: 9 kHz/10 kHz switchable

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz

Sensitivity: 26 μV

USB Player section

Interface: USB (Full-speed)

Maximum current: 500mA

Power amplifier section

Output: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)

Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms

Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal (front/rear)

Subwoofer output terminal (mono)

Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal

Power amplifier control terminal

Inputs:

Remote controller input terminal

Antenna (aerial) input terminal

Telephone ATT control terminal

Illumination control terminal

BUS control input terminal

BUS audio input terminal

Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)

Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD)

High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)

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

Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 182 mm

(7 1/8 × 2 × 7 1/4 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm

(7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 1/2 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz)

Supplied accessories:

Card remote commander: RM-X176

Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Optional accessory:

Rotary commander: RM-X4S

BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord):

CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX, CDX-656X

AUX-IN selector: XA-300

USB connection cable for iPod: RC-100IP

Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

- Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.

- Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.

- Packaging cushions are made from paper.

Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.

If the problem is not solved, visit the following support site.

Support site

Customers in Latin America: http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/

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General

No power is being supplied to the unit.

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

The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.

The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.

No sound.

• The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead) is activated.
• The position of the fader control “Fader” is not set for a 2-speaker system.
• The CD changer is incompatible with the disc (MP3/WMA/AAC). →Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible CD changer, or this unit.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is canceled (page 19). - 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 supply lead or battery has been disconnected or it is not connected properly.

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

Makes noise when the ignition is switched.

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

During playback or reception, demonstration mode starts.

If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with “Demo on” set, demonstration mode starts.

→Set “Demo off” (page 19).

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

• The dimmer is set “Dimmer on” (page 19).
• The display disappears if you press and hold OFF. →Press and hold OFF on the unit until the display appears.
• The connectors are dirty (page 23).

The Auto Off function does not operate.

The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates after turning off the unit.

→Turn off the unit.

The display disappears while the unit is operating.

The Black Out function is set to on (page 19).

Card remote commander operation is not possible.

If the Black Out function is activated (no lighting), card remote commander operation is not possible (page 19).

DSO does not function.

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

Any display items do not display.

→Set to “Information on” (page 19).

Cannot adjust the volume level.

The portable audio device was not connected when AUX was selected as SOURCE.

→Connect the portable audio device to the AUX input jack.

CD 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 22).

MP3/WMA/AAC files cannot be played back.

The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA/AAC format and version. For details on playable discs and formats, visit the support site.

MP3/WMA/AAC 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 display items do not scroll.

• For discs with very many characters, those may not scroll.
• “Auto Scroll” is set to “off.” → Set "Auto Scroll on" (page 19). → Press SCRL.

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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 6).

Radio reception

The stations cannot be received.

The sound is hampered by noises.

The connection is not correct.

→ Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car's antenna (aerial) booster (only when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass). → Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial). → If the auto antenna (aerial) will not go up, check the connection of the power antenna (aerial) control lead. → When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises. Set the DSO mode to “off” (page 17).

Preset tuning is not possible.

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

Automatic tuning is not possible.

• Setting of the local seek mode is not correct. → Tuning stops too frequently: Set “Local on” (page 19). → Tuning does not stop at a station: Set “Local off” (page 19). • 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 on” (page 19).

An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode.

→ Set “Mono off” (page 19).

USB playback

You cannot play back items via a USB hub.

This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub.

Cannot play back items.

A USB device does not work.

→Reconnect it.

The USB device takes longer to play back.

The USB device contains files with a complicated tree structure.

A beep sounds.

During playback, the USB device has been disconnected. →Before disconnecting a USB device, make sure to stop playback first for data protection.

The sound is intermittent.

The sound may be intermittent at a high-bit-rate of more than 320 kbps.

Error displays/Messages

Checking

The unit is confirming the connection of a USB device. → Wait until confirming the connection is finished.

Error*1

• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down. *2 → Clean or insert the disc correctly.
• A blank disc has been inserted.
• The disc cannot play due to a problem. →Insert another disc.
• USB device was not automatically recognized. →Reconnect it again.
• Press to remove the disc.

Failure

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

Hubs Not Supported

USB hub is not supported on this unit.

Load

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

Local Seek +/-

The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.

NO Device

SOURCE is selected without a USB device connected. A USB device or a USB cable has been disconnected during playback. →Be sure to connect a USB device and USB cable

NO Disc

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

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

The disc or USB device does not contain a music file. → Insert a music CD in this unit or an MP3 playable CD changer. → Connect a USB device with a music file in it.

The connected USB device is not supported. → For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site.

There may be an internal malfunction.

→ Check the connection. If the error indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

USB device is overloaded.

→ Disconnect the USB device, then change the source by pressing SOURCE.

→ Indicates that the USB device is out of order, or an unsupported device is connected.

The unit is reading all track and album 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, CD changer or USB device cannot be operated due to a problem.

→Press the RESET button (page 6).

During reverse or fast-forward, 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, the disc number of the CD 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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Sugerencia

Notas

Nota

1 Presione Q (LIST/BROWSE).

HPF & Speaker Select

Speaker

Allows you to select the speaker: "All", "Front", or "Rear".

FREQ

Allows you to select the cutoff frequency: "OFF", "80Hz", "100Hz", "120Hz", "140Hz", "160Hz".

Low: "0.5", "1.0", "1.5", or "2.0" Mid: "0.75", "1.0", "1.25", or "1.5" Hi: "0.75" or "1.25"

Fuse (10 A)

Main unit

Specifications

Bass: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)

Midrange: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD)

Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)

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General

Not Supported
USD USB	Urol shde phtiaini gne shod.
USD USB	Ghod, az saiyit phtiaini diden faiyid.

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Specifications

CD Player Section

Front Panel

Main Unit

Notes

↓

Fuse (10 A)

Replacing the fuse

"Works with iPhone" •

Location of controls

HPF & Speaker Select

Speaker

*Podcast Mode ← Track Mode ← Album Mode

← Playlist Mode ← Genre Mode ←

Artist Mode

Track ← Album Mode ← Resuming Mode

← Genre Mode ← *Podcast Mode ← Mode

Artist Mode ← Playlist Mode

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iPod يخش

منبع A

ساعت B

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پخش شروع می شود.

Source Clock A B

Notes

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FM/AM Compact Disc Player