DSXS200X - Car stereo SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DSXS200X SONY

Operating Instructions

ZAPPIN and Quick-BrowZer are trademarks of

12 TONE ANALYSIS and its

logo are trademarks of Sony

registered trademarks of

SensMe and the SensMe logo are

trademarks of Sony Ericsson

Mobile Communications AB.

Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of

the car for safety. For installation and

connections, see the supplied installation/

Notice for customers: the following

information is only applicable to

equipment sold in countries applying

The manufacturer of this product is Sony

Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,

108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative

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This symbol on the product or on its

packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated

as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the

applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical

and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is

disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential

negative consequences for the environment and human

health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate

waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials

will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed

information about recycling of this product, please contact

your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal

service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Applicable accessory: Remote commander

Disposal of waste batteries

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that the battery provided with this product shall not be

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(Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005%

mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are

disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially

negative consequences for the environment and human

health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate

waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the

materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data

integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an

incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by

qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will

be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to

the applicable collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on how to

remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the

battery over to the applicable collection point for the

recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this

product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office,

your household waste disposal service or the shop where

you purchased the product.3

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Vista and Windows Media and

logos are trademarks or

registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

Music recognition technology and related data are

provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry

standard in music recognition technology and

related content delivery. For more information,

please visit www.gracenote.com.

CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc.,

copyright © 2000-2010 Gracenote. Gracenote

Software, copyright © 2000-2010 Gracenote. This

product and service may practice one or more of

the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525;

#6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192,

#6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other

patents issued or pending. Some services supplied

under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S.

Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of

Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and

the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks

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.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in

the U.S. and other countries.

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Apple, Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of

Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and

patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Note on the lithium batteryDo not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like. Warning if your car’s ignition has no

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 27).

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 (SOURCE/OFF) until the display

disappears each time you turn the ignition off.4

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

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Location of controls and basic

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 11

Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playing back via the USB (internal)

connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Playing back via the USB (external)

Enjoying music according to your mood

— SensMe™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Before using the SensMe™ function . . . . . 16

Installing “SensMe™ Setup” and “Content

Registering a USB device using “SensMe™

Transferring tracks to the USB device using

“Content Transfer” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Playing tracks in the channel

Playing back via the USB (internal)

connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Playing back via the USB (external)

— Passenger control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Searching for a track

Searching a track by name

— Quick-BrowZer™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Searching by skip items

— Jump mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Searching by alphabetical order

— Alphabet search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Searching a track by listening to track passages

— ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

In the case of “SensMe™ channels”

playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Sound Settings and Setup Menu

Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 24

Enjoying sophisticated sound functions

— Advanced Sound Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Selecting the sound quality

— EQ7 Preset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ7 Parametric Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Optimizing sound by Time Alignment

— Listening Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Precisely calibrating by Time Alignment

— Listening Position Custom Tune. . . . . . 26

DM+ Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using rear speakers as subwoofer

If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this

product, please visit the web site below:

http://support.sony-europe.com/

Provides information on:

• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players

• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files

• System requirements for the software in the supplied CD-ROM Additional Information Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28About Device Inside Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Removing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 2 Getting Started

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.

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 multi way encoder.

The setup display appears.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

“Demo,” then press it.

3 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

4 Press and hold the multi way encoder.

The setup is complete and the display returns

to normal reception/play mode.

Preparing the card remote

Remove the insulation film.

For how to replace the battery, see page 28.

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

1 Press and hold the multi way encoder.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

“Clock Adjust,” then press it.

The clock adjustment display appears.

3 Rotate the multi way encoder to set

the hour and minute.

To move the digital indication, push the multi

way encoder left/right.

4 After setting the minute, press the

You can set the clock automatically with the RDS

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 and hold (SOURCE/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.• If “Device Inside” (page 28) appears in the display or the Device Inside Alert LED flashes, detach the front panel and remove the USB device or iPod. Attaching the front panel Place the hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.Press (SOURCE/OFF) on the unit to operate the unit. Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.8

Location of controls and basic operations

This section contains instructions on the location

of controls and basic operations. For details, see

the respective pages.

Press to turn on the power/change the source

Press for 1 second to turn off the power.

Press for 2 seconds or more to turn off the

power and the display disappears.

B (BROWSE) button page 11, 22

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

D (SensMe™) button page 17

Rotate to: Adjust the volume/select a menu

Push up/down/left/right to: Select a menu

Press to: Enter sound setting/apply a setting.

Press and hold to: Enter menu.

– Receive stored station.

– Tune in stations automatically (push).

– Find a station manually (push and hold).

– Skip albums (push).

– Skip albums continuously (push and hold).

– Skip tracks (push).

– Skip tracks continuously (push, then push

again within about 2 seconds and hold).

– Reverse/fast-forward a track (push and

F Receptor for the card remote

H OPEN button page 79

I USB (external) connector page 15, 20

To connect to the USB device.

To return to the previous display.

K MODE button page 11, 14, 17, 19, 20,

Press to: Select the radio band (FM/MW/

LW)/switch the USB device (internal/

Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger

To enter ZAPPIN™ mode (press); select

shuffle play mode (press and hold).

M AF (Alternative Frequencies)/TA

(Traffic Announcement)/PTY

(Program Type) button page 12, 13

To set AF and TA (press); select PTY (press

display item (press and hold).

O USB (internal) connector page 14, 19

To connect to the USB device.

P TUNE TRAY page 14, 19

Tray unit to place a USB device or an iPod.

R RESET button page 6

*1 When a USB device set up for the SensMe™

function is connected.

*2 When an iPod is connected to the USB (external)

To turn off; stop the source.

To power on; change the source (Radio/

The same as pushing the multi way encoder

To change display items/select PTY in RDS.

H ATT (attenuate) button

To enter sound setting.

Press to: Select the radio band (FM/MW/

LW)/switch between internal/external USB

Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger

The same as pushing the multi way encoder

(1): REP page 16, 21

To receive stored stations (press); store

stations (press and hold).

*1 When a USB device set up for the SensMe™

function is connected.

*2 This button has a tactile dot.

*3 When an iPod is connected to the USB (external)

If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it

cannot be operated with the card remote commander

unless (SOURCE/OFF) on the unit is pressed to

activate the unit first.

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/OFF) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears.To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW. 2 Press and hold the multi way encoder.

3 Rotate the multi way encoder to select “BTM,” then press it.The unit stores stations in order of frequency in the preset list.A beep sounds when the setting is stored. Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you want to store, press (BROWSE).The preset list appears. 2 Push the multi way encoder up/down to select the preset number. 3 Press and hold the multi way encoder until “MEM” appears.(with the card remote commander) 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 You can list up the frequency. 1 Select the band, then press (BROWSE).The preset list appears. 2 Push the multi way encoder up/down to select the desired station. 3 Press the multi way encoder to receive the station.The display returns to normal reception mode.(with the card remote commander) 1 Select the band, then press a number

button ((1) to (6)).

Tuning automatically

1 Select the band, then push the multi way encoder left/right 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, push and hold the multi way encoder left/right to quickly locate the approximate frequency, then push the multi way encoder left/right repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).12

RDS Overview FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal. Display items A Radio bandB TP/TA/AF* 1 C ClockD Preset numberE Frequency* 2 (Program service name), RDS data *1 When Information “on” is set:– “TP” lights up while “TP” is received.– “TA”/“AF” lights up while “TA/AF” is on.*2 While receiving the RDS station, “RDS” is displayed on the left of the frequency indication. RDS services This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows: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

1 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. 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. Receiving emergency

announcements With AF or TA on, the emergency announcements will automatically interrupt the currently selected source. Tip If you adjust the volume level during a traffic announcement, that level will be stored into memory for subsequent traffic announcements, independently from the regular volume level. Staying with one regional program

— 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 program’s reception area, set “Regional off” in setup during FM reception (page 27). 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 preset list.1 During FM reception, press (BROWSE), and select a preset number on which a local station is stored.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 program during a long-distance drive without having to retune the same station manually. TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Program)Provides current traffic information/programs. Any information/program received, will interrupt the currently selected source.PTY (Program Types)Displays the currently received program type. Also searches your selected program type.CT (Clock Time)The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.Select ToAF 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.13

2 Within 5 seconds, press (BROWSE), and

select the same preset number of the local

Repeat this procedure until the local station is

(with the card remote commander)

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

1 Press and hold (AF/TA) (PTY) during

The current program type name appears if the

station is transmitting PTY data.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

the desired program type.

3 Press the multi way encoder.

The unit starts to search for a station

broadcasting the selected program type.

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

1 Set “CT on” in setup (page 27). 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. News (News), Current Affairs (Current

Affairs), Information (Information), Sport

(Sports), Education (Education), Drama

(Drama), Cultures (Culture), Science

(Science), Varied Speech (Varied), Pop

Music (Popular Music), Rock Music (Rock

Music), Easy Listening (Easy Listening),

Light Classics M (Light classical), Serious

Classics (Classical), Other Music (Other

Music Type), Weather & Metr (Weather),

Finance (Finance), Children’s Progs

(Children’s Programmes), Social Affairs

(Social Affairs), Religion (Religion), Phone

In (Phone In), Travel & Touring (Travel),

Leisure & Hobby (Leisure), Jazz Music

(Jazz Music), Country Music (Country

Music), National Music (National Music),

Oldies Music (Oldies Music), Folk Music

(Folk Music), Documentary (Documentary)14

USB devices For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site.• MSC (Mass Storage Class) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used.• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.m4a) and AAC (.mp4).• Backup of data in a USB device is recommended.Notes• 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.• Do not place a cellular phone or a device with wireless communication functions on the TUNE TRAY, as it may not receive phone signals or communication may be terminated.• Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as malfunction may result. Playing back a USB device A USB device can be connected to the internal/external or both USB connectors. To switch between USB devices, press (MODE). Playing back via the USB (internal)

1 Press (OPEN). The front panel is flipped down. 2 Press PUSH OPEN on the TUNE TRAY. The TUNE TRAY opens slowly. 3 Connect the USB device to the USB connector. 4 Slide in the TUNE TRAY by pressing PUSH CLOSE on the TUNE TRAY until it locks shut. 5 Close the front panel.

6 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “USB” appears, and then press (MODE) to switch the USB device.“USB Internal” appears, and playback starts.If a USB device is already connected, to start playback, repeat step 6.Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to stop playback.Removing the USB device1 Stop the USB device playback.2 Press (OPEN).3 Press PUSH OPEN on the TUNE TRAY.4 Remove the USB device.5 Slide in the TUNE TRAY, and close the front panel. Support site http://support.sony-europe.com/TUNE TRAY15

Playing back via the USB (external)

1 Slide the USB cover.

2 Connect the USB device to the USB

When using a cable, use the one supplied with

the USB device to connect.

3 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until

“USB” appears, and then press

(MODE) to switch the USB device.

“USB External” appears, and playback starts.

If a USB device is already connected, to start

playback, repeat step 3.

Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to

Removing the USB device

1 Stop the USB device playback.

2 Remove the USB device. Notes for USB devices• Do not remove the USB device during playback, otherwise USB data may be damaged.• Do not place non-USB devices on the TUNE TRAY, or foreign objects, such as coins, keys, cards, liquids, etc.• Do not place a flammable object such as a lighter on the TUNE TRAY, as this may cause smoke, fire, or other accident. • Capacity of the tray: Approx. 65 × 17 × 118 mm

9 /16 × 21 /32 × 4 5 /8 in) (w/h/d)• If the size of the USB device alone or combined with the USB cable cannot be placed easily in the TUNE TRAY, the device may be exceeding the tray capacity.Do not slide in the TUNE TRAY or the USB cable forcefully.• For “WALKMAN” users, use of the optional adaptor XA-50WM is recommended. It is designed for use with this unit (in the TUNE TRAY) only, and should not be used with the other USB devices.• This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub. • Slide in the TUNE TRAY and close the front panel before playback, as damage may result in the case of an obstruction in the car, etc.• If the front panel does not fully open because of the dashboard shape at the installation position, detach the front panel and open the TUNE TRAY manually.For how to detach the front panel, see page 7.• It is extremely dangerous to connect or remove the USB device while driving.• Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose connection.• If the USB is disconnected during playback, “NO Device” appears in the display of the unit. Display items

C Artist name/Album name, Track name, Folder

number/Track number/Elapsed playing time

To change display items C, press (DSPL). Notes• Displayed items will differ, depending on the USB device, recorded format and settings. For details, visit the support site.• The maximum number of displayable data is as follows.– folders (albums): 65,535*– files (tracks): 5,000• 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* The maximum recommended number of folders is 5,000. If the number of folders exceeds 5,000, it may take a long time to search for folders or files.The number of folders may not be displayed correctly beyond 9,999.16

1 Press and hold the multi way encoder.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

“Repeat,” then press it.

3 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

the setting, then press it.

The setting is complete.

The setting is complete and the display

returns to normal reception/play mode.

(with the card remote commander)

1 During playback, press (1) (REP)

repeatedly until the desired setting

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.

To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat

1 During playback, press and hold

2 Press (ZAP/SH UF) repeatedly until the

desired setting appears.

(with the card remote commander)

1 During playback, press (2) (SHUF)

repeatedly until the desired setting

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.

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

Note Playing tracks on shuffle play is selected from a current USB device. Enjoying music according to

Sony’s unique “SensMe™ channels” features

automatically group tracks by channel, and allow

you to enjoy music intuitively.

Before using the SensMe™

The following is the basic procedure required to

enjoy the SensMe™ function on the unit.

1 Installing “SensMe™ Setup” and

“Content Transfer” in your computer

First install “SensMe™ Setup” and “Content

Transfer” from the supplied CD-ROM.

2 Registering a USB device using

Connect a USB device to your computer, and

perform registration using “SensMe™ Setup”

to enable the SensMe™ function on this unit.

Tip Registration can be performed either along with the installation procedure or after installation. 3 Transferring tracks to the USB device

using “Content Transfer”

In order to group tracks by channel, track

sound patterns need to be analyzed by 12

TONE ANALYSIS™, which is loaded in

With the USB device connected to your

computer, drag and drop tracks from Windows

Explorer or iTunes, etc., to “Content

Transfer.” Select To play Repeat Track track repeatedly.

Repeat Album album repeatedly.

Repeat Artist artist repeatedly. Select To play Shuffle Album album in random order.

Shuffle Artist artist in random order.

Shuffle Device device in random order. ContentTransferSensMe ™ SetupSensMe ™ Setup17

Both analysis and transfer of tracks will be

performed by “Content Transfer.”

4 Connecting the USB device and

enjoying the SensMe™ function on the

Connect the set up USB device. You can then

enjoy “SensMe™ channels” on this unit.

Installing “SensMe™ Setup” and

“Content Transfer” in your

Use of the supplied software (“SensMe™ Setup”

and “Content Transfer”) is required to enable the

SensMe™ function on this unit.

Install the software in your computer from the

1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your

The Installation Wizard runs automatically.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to

complete the installation.

Registering a USB device using

USB device registration is required to enable the

SensMe™ function on the unit.

If registration is not performed along with the

installation procedure, follow the steps below.

1 Start “SensMe™ Setup” on your

2 Connect a USB device to your

3 Complete registration following the

on-screen instructions.

If you connect a registered USB device containing

analyzed tracks, the USB device can be unregistered

Transferring tracks to the USB

device using “Content Transfer”

To enable the SensMe™ function on this unit,

tracks need to be analyzed and transferred to the

registered USB device, using “Content Transfer.”

1 Connect the registered USB device to

For USB devices, connect with the MSC

“Content Transfer” starts automatically.

If a message appears, follow the on-screen

instructions to proceed.

2 Drag and drop tracks from Windows

Explorer or iTunes, etc., to “Content

The analysis and transfer of tracks start.

For details on operations, see the Help of

The track analysis by 12 TONE ANALYSIS™ may take

time, depending on the computer environment.

Playing tracks in the channel

“SensMe™ channels” automatically group tracks

into channels by their tunes. You can select and

play a channel that fits your mood, activity, etc.

This function works for USB devices connected

to the internal/external or both USB connector.

To switch the USB device, press (MODE).

1 Connect a USB device set up for the

The channel list appears, and the most

melodic or rhythmical sections* of tracks are

* May not be detected correctly.

3 Selecting a track from the channel list

using the multi way encoder.

• Change the channel

Push the multi way encoder up/down to select

the desired channel. ContentTransfer continue to next page t18

Push the multi way encoder left/right until the

desired track appears, then press it.

Playback starts from the beginning of the

If you do not operate anything for 10 seconds,

the display returns to normal play mode.

• Depending on the track, it may not be detected

correctly or may be grouped in a channel not suited

to the track’s mood.

• If the connected USB device contains many tracks, it

may take time for “SensMe™ channels” to start, due

Tracks are played in random order. The order will vary

at each channel selection.

x Recommended, Shuffle All

Plays tracks according to the music type.

Plays tracks that are suitable while driving.

“Midnight” (0:00 – 4:59)

Tracks recommended for each time of day.

Set the clock (page 6) for the channel to be

displayed accurately.

“Shuffle All”: Plays all analyzed tracks in

“Energetic”: High-spirit tracks.

“Relax”: Calm tracks.

“Mellow”: Mellow, melancholy tracks.

“Upbeat”: Happy tracks to improve your

“Emotional”: Ballad tracks.

“Lounge”: Lounge music.

“Dance”: Rhythm and rap, rhythm and blues

“Extreme”: Intense rock tracks.

“Freeway”: Speedy, high-spirit tracks.

“Chillout Drive”: Intoned, healing ballad

“Weekend Trip”: Delightful, bright and happy

“Midnight Cruise”: Jazz or piano-featured

tracks with mature mood.

“Party Ride”: Up-tempo and alive tracks.

“Morning Commute”: Bright and breezy

“Goin’ Home”: Warm and relaxing tracks.19

iPod For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see “About iPod” (page 28) 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.Notes• Do not place a cellular phone or a device with wireless communication functions on the TUNE TRAY, as it may not receive phone signals or communication may be terminated.• Do not leave an iPod in a parked car, as malfunction may result. Playing back iPod The iPod can be connected to the internal/external or both USB connectors. To switch between USB devices, press (MODE). Playing back via the USB (internal)

connector Before connecting the iPod, turn down the volume of the unit. 1 Press (OPEN). The front panel is flipped down. 2 Press PUSH OPEN on the TUNE TRAY. The TUNE TRAY opens slowly. 3 Connect the supplied adaptor to the USB connector. 4 Connect the iPod to the supplied adaptor. 5 Slide in the TUNE TRAY by pressing PUSH CLOSE on the TUNE TRAY until it locks shut. 6 Close the front panel.

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7 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until

“USB” appears, and then press

(MODE) to switch the USB device.

“USB Internal” appears.

The iPod will turn on automatically, and the

display will appear on the iPod screen as

The tracks on the iPod start playing

automatically from the point last played.

If an iPod is already connected, repeat step 7.

(“iPod” appears in the display when iPod is

recognized.) * Display differs depending on the iPod, or may not appear in the case of an iPod touch being connected. 8 Adjust the volume.

Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to

1 Stop the iPod playback.

3 Press PUSH OPEN on the TUNE TRAY.

5 Slide in the TUNE TRAY, and close the front

Playing back via the USB (external)

Before connecting the iPod, turn down the

1 Slide the USB cover.

2 Connect the iPod to the USB

connector via the dock connector to

3 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until

“USB” appears, and then press

(MODE) to switch the USB device.

“USB External” appears.

The iPod will turn on automatically, and the

display will appear on the iPod screen as

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, repeat step 3. (“iPod” appears in

the display when iPod is recognized.) * In the case of an iPod touch or iPhone being connected, or that the iPod was last played back using passenger control, the logo will not appear on the screen. 4 Adjust the volume.

Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to

1 Stop the iPod playback.

2 Remove the iPod. Caution for iPhoneWhen 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.21 Notes• Do not remove the iPod during playback, otherwise data may be damaged.• Do not place non-USB devices on the TUNE TRAY, or foreign objects, such as coins, keys, cards, liquids, etc.• Do not place a flammable object such as a lighter on the TUNE TRAY, as this may cause smoke, fire, or other accident.• For iPod users, use the supplied adaptor XA-50IP. It is designed for use with this unit (in the TUNE TRAY) only, and should not be used with the other USB devices.• This unit cannot recognize iPod via a USB hub.• Slide in the TUNE TRAY and close the front panel before playback, as damage may result in the case of an obstruction in the car, etc.• If the front panel does not fully open because of the dashboard shape at the installation position, detach the front panel and open the TUNE TRAY manually.For how to detach the front panel, see page 7.• It is extremely dangerous to connect or remove the iPod while driving. 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

In Resuming mode, repeat/shuffle play does not

A Source (iPod) indication

Tip When album/podcast/genre/artist/playlist is changed, its item number appears momentarily.Notes• Playing tracks in shuffle play is selected from a current iPod.• Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed correctly. Repeat play

1 Press and hold the multi way encoder.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

“Repeat,” then press it.

3 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

the setting, then press it.

The setting is complete.

The setting is complete and the display

returns to normal reception/play mode.

(with the card remote commander)

1 During playback, press (1) (REP)

repeatedly until the desired setting

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.

To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat

1 During playback, press and hold

2 Press ( ZAP/SHU F ) 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.

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(with the card remote commander)

1 During playback, press (2) (SHUF)

repeatedly until the desired setting

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.

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

Operating an iPod directly

You can operate an iPod connected to the dock

connector directly. This function works when the

iPod is connected to the USB (external)

1 During playback, press and hold

“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.” Notes• The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.• If this mode is canceled, the repeat setting will be turned off. Searching for a track

Searching a track by name

You can search for a track in a USB device easily

The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode,

and the list of search categories appears.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

the desired search category, then

press it to confirm.

3 Repeat step 2 until the desired track is

Note When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/shuffle setting is canceled. Searching by skip items

When many items are in a category, you can

search the desired item quickly.

1 Push the multi way encoder right in

The following display appears.

B Total item number in the current layer

Then the item name will appear.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder until the

desired item or one near the desired

It skips in steps of 10% of the total item

number. Select To play 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.23

3 Press the multi way encoder. The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer mode and the selected item appears. 4 Push the multi way encoder up/down to select the desired item, then press it. Playback starts if the selected item is a track. To cancel Jump mode Press (BACK) or push the multi way encoder left. A list of the search categories appears. Searching by alphabetical order

— Alphabet search When an iPod or USB device containing song information is connected to the unit, you can search for a desired item by alphabetical order. While this unit is reading song information, “ ” appears on the display. You can use the Alphabet search function when “ ” disappears. For a USB device, the maximum number of searchable files (tracks) is 5,000. 1 Push the multi way encoder right in Quick-BrowZer mode.An alphabet list appears. 2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select the first letter of the desired item, then press it.A list of items in the selected category appears in alphabetical order.If there is no song beginning with the desired letter, “Not Found” appears. 3 Push the multi way encoder up/down to select the desired item, then press it. Playback starts if the selected item is a track. To cancel Alphabet search Press (BACK) or push the multi way encoder left. A list of the search categories appears.Notes• For a USB device, it may take time to read song information after connecting to the unit.While reading song information, “ ” appears in the top left of the display.• Only the song information of the USB device last connected can be stored.• If replacing the car battery, changing connections or resetting the unit, the stored song information will be erased. Searching a track by listening

to track passages — ZAPPIN™ While playing back short track passages in a 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/SHUF) during playback. After “ZAPPIN” appears in the display, playback starts from a passage of the next track.The passage is played for the set time, then a click sounds and the next passage starts. 2 Press the multi way encoder or (ZAP/SHUF) 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. In the case of “SensMe™

channels” playback If the track being searched is transferred by “Content Transfer,” the most melodic or rhythmical sections* of tracks are played. For details on the SensMe™ function, see page 16.* May not be detected correctly. Tips • You can select the playback time from about 6 seconds/15 seconds/30 seconds (page 27). You cannot select the passage of the track to playback. • Push the multi way encoder left/right in ZAPPIN mode to skip a track.• Push the multi way encoder up/down in ZAPPIN mode to skip album.The part of each track to playback in ZAPPIN mode.Track(ZAP/SHUF) pressed.24

Sound Settings and Setup Menu

Changing the sound settings

1 During reception/playback, press the

2 Rotate the multi way encoder until the

desired menu item appears, then

3 Use the multi way encoder to select

the setting, then press it.

The setting is complete and the display

returns to normal reception/play mode.

The following items can be set:

The operation of the multi way encoder will

differ depending on the items.

: Push the multi way encoder up/down

: Push the multi way encoder left/right

Enjoying sophisticated sound

Advanced Sound Engine, Sony’s new sound

engine, creates an ideal in-car sound field with

digital signal processing. Advanced Sound

Engine contains the following features: EQ7,

Listening Position, DM+ Advanced, Rear Bass

Enhancer, Dynamic Loudness.

Selecting the sound quality — EQ7

You can select an equalizer curve from 7

equalizer curves (“Xplod,” “Vocal,” “Edge,”

“Cruise,” “Space,” “Gravity,” “Custom” or

1 During reception/playback, press the

2 Rotate the multi way encoder until

“EQ7 Preset” appears, then press it.

3 Push the multi way encoder up/down

until desired equalizer curve appears,

To cancel the equalizer curve, select “off” on step

Tip Adjusted equalizer curve settings can be memorized separately for Tuner and USB (SensMe™) sources. Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ7 Parametric Tune

“Custom” of EQ7 allows you to make your own

Select “Custom” of EQ7 Preset.

If you set “off” for EQ7 Preset, “EQ7 Parametric

Tune” does not appear in the sound settings

1 Select a source, then press the multi

2 Rotate the multi way encoder until

“EQ7 Parametric Tune” appears, then

3 Setting the equalizer curve.

EQ7 Preset (page 24)

EQ7 Parametric Tune (page 24)

Listening Position Front/Rear (page 25)

Listening Position Custom Tune (page 26)

Front/Rear/Center ()

Adjusts the relative level.

Right/Left/Center ()

Adjusts the sound balance.

Subwoofer Tune & LPF Phase ()

Selects the phase: “Normal,” “Reverse.”

Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency:

“50Hz,” “60Hz,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz.”

Selects the LPF slope: ”1,” ”2,” ”3.”

Adjusts the subwoofer volume: “+10 dB” –

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

Selects the cut-off frequency: “off,” “50Hz,”

“60Hz,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz.”

Rotate the multi way encoder to select “Band1”

Push the multi way encoder left/right to select

the center frequency.

Selectable center frequency in each band:

Band1: “40 Hz” or “63 Hz”

Band2: “100 Hz” or “160 Hz”

Band3: “250 Hz” or “400 Hz”

Band4: “630 Hz” or “1.0 kHz”

Band5: “1.6 kHz” or “2.5 kHz”

Band6: “4.0 kHz” or “6.3 kHz”

Band7: “10.0 kHz” or “16.0 kHz”

Push the multi way encoder up/down to adjust

the equalizer curve.

The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,

from –6 dB to +6 dB.

4 Press the multi way encoder when you

finish all equalizer settings.

“Initialize” and “Yes” in step 3.

Other equalizer curves are also adjustable.

Optimizing sound by Time

Alignment — Listening Position

The unit can change the localization of sound by

delaying the sound output from each speaker to

suit your position, and simulate a natural sound

field with the feeling of being in the center of it

wherever you sit in the car.

The options for “Listening Position Front/Rear”

are indicated below.

You can also set the approximate subwoofer

position from your listening position if:

– the subwoofer is connected

– the listening position is set to “Front R,” “Front

L,” “Front” or “All.”

The options for “Listening Position Subwoofer”

are indicated below.

“Normal” (B): Normal

1 During reception/playback, press the

2 Rotate the multi way encoder until

“Listening Position Front/Rear”

appears, then press it.

3 Push the multi way encoder up/down

to select from “Front R,” “Front L,”

“Front,” “All” or “Custom,” then press

4 Rotate the multi way encoder until

“Listening Position Subwoofer”

appears, then press it.

If you select “Front R,” “Front L,” “Front” or

“All” in step 3 above, you can set the

subwoofer position. Push the multi way

encoder up/down to select from “Near,”

“Normal” or “Far,” then press it.

The display returns to normal reception/play

To cancel listening position, select “off” on step

If you select “Custom” in step 3 above, you cannot set

the subwoofer position.

“Front R” (1): Front right

“Front L” (2): Front left

“Front” (3): Center front

“All” (4): In the center of

Precisely calibrating by Time

— Listening Position Custom Tune

You can precisely calibrate your listening

position from each speaker so that the sound

delay reaches the listener more correctly.

Before starting, measure the distance between

your listening position and each speaker.

Select “Custom” of Listening Position Front/

1 During reception/playback, press the

2 Rotate the multi way encoder until

“Listening Position Custom Tune”

appears, then press it.

3 Setting for the listening position.

Push the multi way encoder up/down to set the

distance between your listening position and

The distance is adjustable in 2 cm (

between 30 and 300 cm (0.99 and 9.9 ft).

4 Press the multi way encoder when you

complete all settings.

DM+ Advanced improves digitally compressed

sound by restoring high frequencies lost in the

compression process.

This function works when the USB or SensMe™

source is selected only.

1 During playback, press the multi way

2 Rotate the multi way encoder until

“DM+ Advanced” appears, then press

3 Push the multi way encoder up/down

to select “on,” then press it.

The display returns to normal reception/play

Using rear speakers as subwoofer

— Rear Bass Enhancer

Rear Bass Enhancer enhances the bass sound by

applying the low pass filter setting (page 24) to

the rear speakers. This function allows the rear

speakers to work as a subwoofer if one is not

1 During reception/playback, press the

2 Rotate the multi way encoder until

“Rear Bass Enhancer” appears, then

3 Push the multi way encoder up/down

to select from “Level 1,” “Level 2” or

“Level 3,” then press it.

“Dynamic Loudness” refers to compensating for

volume level and signal gain.

1 During reception/playback, press the

2 Rotate the multi way encoder until

“Dynamic Loudness” appears, then

3 Push the multi way encoder up/down

to select “on,” then press it.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

the desired menu item, then press it.

3 Push the multi way encoder up/down

to select the setting, then press it.

The setting is complete.

The setting is complete and the display

returns to normal reception/play mode.

The following items can be set (follow the page

reference for details):

Activates the beep sound: “on,” “off.”

RM (Rotary Commander)

Changes the operative direction of the rotary

commander controls: “NORM,” “REV.”

Shuts off automatically after a desired time

when the unit is turned off: “NO,” “30sec

(seconds),” “30min (minutes),” “60min

Activates the Device Inside Alert function:

Activates the demonstration: “on,” “off.”

Sets various display images.

– “All”: to display all images.

– “Movie”: to display a movie.

– “SA 1 – 3, All”: to display the Spectrum

– “Wall.P 1 – 4, All”: to display a wallpaper.

– “off”: to not display any image.

Displays the items (depending on the source,

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.

Changes the illumination color: “Blue,” “Red.”

Scrolls long items automatically: “on,” “off.”

Has the beep sound between track passages:

Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN

function: “1 (about 6 seconds),” “2 (about 15

seconds),” “3 (about 30 seconds).”

Local (Local Seek Mode)

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

– “off”: to tune normal reception.

Selects monaural reception mode to improve

poor FM reception: “on,” “off.”

BTM (page 11) *1 When USB/SensMe™/iPod source is activated.*2 When FM is received.28

Additional Information

Precautions • Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been parked in direct sunlight.• Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically. Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC

About Device Inside Alert If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the USB device or iPod, “Device Inside” will appear in the display.Open the front panel to remove the USB device or iPod.If the front panel is detached when the ignition is turned off. The Device Inside Alert LED flashes. Tip For how to remove the USB device or iPod, see page 14 (USB), 20 (iPod).Notes• The Device Inside Alert will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.• For how to disable Device Inside Alert function, see page 27. About iPod 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.Folder (album)MP3/WMA/AAC file (track)MP3/WMA/AAC• You can connect to the following iPod models. Update your iPod devices to the latest software before use.Made for– iPod touch (2nd generation)– iPod touch (1st generation)– iPod classic– iPod with video*– iPod nano (5th generation)– iPod nano (4th generation)– iPod nano (3rd generation)– iPod nano (2nd generation)– iPod nano (1st generation)*– iPhone 3GS– iPhone 3G– iPhone* Passenger control is not available for iPod nano (1st generation) or iPod with video.• “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively, 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. 1

2 + side up c29 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. 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.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. 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.WARNINGBattery may explode if mistreated.Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.Fuse (10 A)Main unit Back of the front panel x Hook facing inwards.30

FM Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz

Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf

Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz

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

Separation: 40 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz

Sensitivity: MW: 26 µV, LW: 45 µV USB Player section

Interface: USB (High-speed)

Maximum current: 500 mA Power amplifier section

Output: Speaker outputs

Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms

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

Audio outputs terminal (front/rear)

Subwoofer output terminal (mono)

Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal

Remote controller input terminal

Antenna (aerial) input terminal

Telephone ATT control terminal

Illumination control terminal

USB signal input connector (internal/external)

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery

(negative ground (earth))

Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 180 mm

Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 163 mm

USB connector for iPod XA-50IP Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

CD-ROM (Application disc)

Optional accessories/equipment:

USB connection cable for iPod: RC-100IP Walkman adaptor XA-50WM 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. System requirements for the software

in the supplied CD-ROM Computer

OS Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7

For details on compatible editions or Service Pack, visit

the following support site:

http://support.sony-europe.com/

Internet connection Notes• The following system environments are not supported.– Non IBM PC type computers, such as Macintosh, etc. – Homemade computers– OS upgraded computers– Multi-display environment– Multi-boot environment– Virtual machine environment• Depending on the computer condition, operation may not be possible even with the recommended environment.31

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. General No power is being supplied to the unit.• Check the connection or fuse.• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the remote commander. t Turn on the unit.The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.No sound.• The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead) is activated.• The position of the fader control “Fader & Balance” is not set for a 2-speaker system.No beep sound.• The beep sound is canceled (page 27).• An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier.The contents of the memory have been erased.• The RESET button has been pressed.t Store again into the memory.• The power supply lead or battery has been disconnected or it is not connected properly.Stored stations and correct time are erased.The fuse has blown.Makes noise when the position of the ignition is switched.The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s accessory power connector.During playback or reception, demonstration mode starts.If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with “Demo on” set, demonstration mode starts.tSet “Demo off” (page 27).The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window.• The dimmer is set “Dimmer on” (page 27).• The display disappears if you press and hold (SOURCE/OFF). t Press (SOURCE/OFF) on the unit until the display appears.• The connectors are dirty (page 29). Support site

http://support.sony-europe.com/ The Auto Off function does not operate.The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates after turning off the unit.t Turn off the unit. Radio reception The stations cannot be received.The sound is hampered by noises.• The connection is not correct.t 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/MW/LW antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass).t Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).t If the auto antenna (aerial) will not go up, check the connection of the power antenna (aerial) control lead.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.t Tuning stops too frequently:Set “Local on” (page 27).t Tuning does not stop at a station:Set “Local off” (page 27).• The broadcast signal is too weak.t Perform manual tuning.During FM reception, the “ST” indication flashes.• Tune in the frequency accurately.• The broadcast signal is too weak.t Set “Mono on” (page 27).An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.The unit is in monaural reception mode.t Set “Mono off” (page 27). RDS The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.The station is non-TP or has weak signal.t Deactivate TA (page 12).No traffic announcements.• Activate TA (page 12).• The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP.t 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 program type. continue to next page t32

Error displays/Messages

Program service name flashes.

There is no alternative frequency for the current

t Push the multi way encoder left/right while the

program service name is flashing. “PI Seek”

appears and the unit starts searching for another

frequency with the same PI (Program

Identification) data.

You cannot play back items via a USB hub.

This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB

Cannot play back items.

A USB device does not work.

The USB device takes longer to play back.

The USB device contains files with a complicated tree

The display items do not scroll.

• A large number of characters may not scroll.

• “Auto Scroll” is set to “off.”

tSet “Auto Scroll on” (page 27).

tPress and hold (DSPL) (SCRL).

During playback, the USB device has been

t 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

The unit is confirming the connection of a USB device.

t Wait until confirming the connection is finished.

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position

without removing the USB device or iPod, “Device

Inside” will appear in the display.

USB device was not automatically recognized.

t Reconnect it again.

Failure (Illuminates until any button is pressed.)

The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.

t See the installation guide manual of this model to

check the connection.

USB hub is not supported on this unit.

Invalid channel file

A file in the music folder may have been edited

without using “Content Transfer.”

t Perform “SensMe™ Setup” for the USB device or

Walkman again. For details on SensMe™ setup, see

The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.

NO AF There is no alternative frequency for the current

USB is selected as source without a USB device

connected. A USB device or a USB cable has been

disconnected during playback.

t Be sure to connect a USB device and USB cable.

The USB device does not contain a music file.

t Connect a USB device with a music file in it.

An album/artist/track name is not written in the track.

No SensMe™ data on device.

The connected USB device does not contain data for

the SensMe™ function, or the data has been moved to

an improper location in the USB device.

NO TP The unit will continue searching for available TP

The selected item in the USB device does not contain

There is no item beginning with the desired letter in

The connected USB device is not supported.

t For details on the compatibility of your USB

device, visit the support site.33

If these solutions do not help improve the situation,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

There may be an internal malfunction.

tCheck the connection. If the error indication

remains on in the display, consult your nearest

USB device is overloaded.

tDisconnect the USB device, then change the source

by pressing (SOURCE/OFF).

tIndicates that the USB device is out of order, or an

unsupported device is connected.

The unit is reading all track and album information on

tWait until reading is complete and playback starts

USB device cannot be operated due to a problem.

tPress the RESET button (page 6).

During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the

beginning or the end of the USB device and you cannot

The character cannot be displayed with the unit.2

Position, DM+ Advanced, Rear Bass Enhancer,

Listening Position Front/Rear

Front/Rear/Center ()

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K Touche MODE page 11, 14, 18, 19, 20,

F Touche DSPL (affichage)/ PTY (Type

Sport (Sports), Education (Education),

Drama (Théâtre), Cultures (Culture),

Science (Science), Varied Speech (Divers),

(Religion), Phone In (Emissions ligne

Position, DM+ Advanced, Rear Bass Enhancer,

Listening Position Front/Rear (page 26)

Listening Position Custom Tune (page 27)

Front/Rear/Center ()

— Rear Bass Enhancer

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Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,

Finance (Finanza), Children’s Progs

Music (Musica country), National Music

“Content Transfer” sul computer

caricato in “Content Transfer”.

Advanced, Rear Bass Enhancer, Dynamic

“Space”, “Gravity”, “Custom” o “off”).

Front/Rear/Center ()

“+10 dB” – “0 dB” – “–10 dB”.

Band1: “40 Hz” o “63 Hz”

Band2: “100 Hz” o “160 Hz”

Band3: “250 Hz” o “400 Hz”

Band4: “630 Hz” o “1.0 kHz”

Band5: “1.6 kHz” o “2.5 kHz”

Band6: “4.0 kHz” o “6.3 kHz”

Band7: “10.0 kHz” o “16.0 kHz”

• Livello del volume

R”, “Front L”, “Front” o “All”.

Front/Rear”, quindi premere la

3 Premere la manopola multidirezionale

verso l’alto/il basso per selezionare

“Front R”, “Front L”, “Front”, “All” o

“Custom,” quindi premere la

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Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,

3 Selecteer "off" door de multi-encoder

M AF (alternatieve frequenties)/TA

Listening (Easy Listening), Light Classics

2 Selecteer "Repeat" door de multi-

2 Selecteer "Repeat" door de multi-

Front/Rear/Center ()

Engine omvat de volgende functies: EQ7,

Listening Position, DM+ Advanced, Rear Bass

Enhancer, Dynamic Loudness.

De geluidskwaliteit selecteren

Band1: "40 Hz" of "63 Hz"

Band2: "100 Hz" of "160 Hz"

Band3: "250 Hz" of "400 Hz"

Band4: "630 Hz" of "1.0 kHz"

Band5: "1.6 kHz" of "2.5 kHz"

Band6: "4.0 kHz" of "6.3 kHz"

Band7: "10.0 kHz" of "16.0 kHz"

"Initialize" en "Yes" in stap 3.

"Front L", "Front" of "All".

"Front R" (1): Voor links

– "1" (ongeveer 6 seconden), "2" (ongeveer

Interface: USB (High-speed)

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