CDXR3300MP - Car stereo SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CDXR3300MP SONY

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions GB

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

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features even more with:

• MP3 file playback.
• CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added can be played (page 7).
• Discs recorded in Multi Session can be played, depending on the recording method (page 7).
• CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc is played).
• I D 3 t a g e s i o n 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4 information (displayed when an MP3 file is played).
• Optional controller accessories

Card remote commander RM-X114

Rotary commander RM-X4S

1 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names. This information is recorded on the disc.
2 ID3 tag is an MP3 file that contains information about album name, artist name, track name, etc.

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

Table of Contents

Location of controls 4
Precautions 6
Notes on discs 6
About MP3 files 7

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. 9
Detaching the front panel 9
Setting the clock 10

CD Player

Playing a disc. 11
Display items. 12
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play 12
Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play 12

Radio

Storing stations automatically Best Tuning Memory (BTM). 13
Receiving the stored stations. 13
Storing only the desired stations 14

RDS

Overview of RDS 14
Automatic retuning for best reception results AF (Alternative Frequencies) 15
Receiving traffic announcements
— TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Programme) 16
Preseting RDS stations with the AF and TA setting. 16
Tuning in stations by programme type PTY (Programme types) 17
Setting the clock automatically CT (Clock Time) 18

Other Functions

Using the rotary commander. 18
Adjusting the sound characteristics 20
Quickly attenuating the sound 20
Changing the sound and display settings - Menu 20
Setting the equalizer (EQ3). 21

Additional Information

Maintenance 22
Removing the unit. 23
Specifications 25
Troubleshooting 26
Error displays/Messenger 27

Location of controls

Refer to the pages listed for details.

Volume + / - button
2ATT (attenuate) button 20
DSPL (display mode change) button 10, 12, 14
4 OPEN/EJECT shutter 11
5 Display window
6 EQ3 button 21, 22
OFF (Stop/Power off) button* 9, 11
8 SEEK + / - button

Radio:
To tune in stations automatically/find a station manually.
CD (MP3 files):
To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a tra

9 (front panel release) button 9
SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD) button To select the source.
11 MODE button To change the operation.
12SEL (select) button To select items.
RESET button (located on the front side of the unit, behind the front panel) 9

14Number buttons 21

Radio: To store the desired station on each number button.

MP3 files:

①: ALBUM - 11
②: ALBUM + 11

CD:

③: REP 12
(4): SHUF 12

15SENS/BTM button 13, 14, 16
16PTY (programme type) button 17
17 AF/TA button 15, 16
18Receptor for the card remote commander

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

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

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

Card remote commander RM-X114 (optional)

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

1DSPL button
2 MENU button
3 SOURCE button
4SEEK (- + ) buttons
5 SOUND button
6 OFF button
7 VOL (+/-) buttons
8 MODE button
9 LIST button 1
10DISC* 1 (ALBUM)/PRESET (+/-)

buttons

ENTER button* 1
2ATT button

*1 Not available for this unit

Note

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

Tip

For details on how to replace the battery, see "Replacing the lithium battery" on page 23.

Selecting an album with the card remote commander

Album can be skipped using the DISC (ALBUM) (+ / - ) buttons on the card remote commander.

To	Press
Skip albums*2	+ or - [once for each album]
- Album selection	To continuously skip albums, press and hold either button.

*2 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

Skipping tracks continuously

Press once (+) or (-) on the card remote commander, then press again within 1 second and hold.

Precautions

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

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

Moisture condensation

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

To maintain high sound quality

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

Notes on discs

• To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface. Handle the disc by its edge.
• Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use.
• Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

• Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.

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

• You cannot play 8cm CDs.

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

Music discs encoded with copyright protection

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

Notes on CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CDRWs (rewritable CDs)

This unit can play the following discs:

Type of discs Label on the disc
Audio CD	COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable	COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO ReWritable
MP3 files	COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable	COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO ReWritable
	COMPACT DISC Recordable	COMPACT DISC ReWritable

• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this unit.
• You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized*.
• You can play MP3 files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.

• A CD-R/CD-RW to which a session can be added can be played.

• A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW disc to be played on the audio CD player.

About MP3 files

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and format for compressing a sound sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of its original size. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed.

Notes on discs

You can play MP3 files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.

The disc must be in the ISO 9660^*1 level 1 or level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format.

You can use a disc recorded in Multi Session ^2 .

*1 ISO 9660 Format

The most common international standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.

There are several specification levels. In Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than 8 characters in the name, no more than 3 characters in the extension ".MP3") and in capital letters. Folder names can be no longer than 8 characters. There can be no more than 8 nested folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names up to 31 characters long.

Each folder can have up to 8 trees.

For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format, make sure of the contents of the writing software, etc.

*2 Multi Session

This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track-At-One method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session.

CD-Extra: The format which records audio (audio CD data) as tracks on session 1, and records data as tracks on session 2.

Mixed CD: In this format, data is recorded as track 1, and audio (audio CD data) is recorded as track 2.

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Notes

• With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and level 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly.
• When naming, be sure to add the file extension ".MP3" to the file name.
• If you put the extension ".MP3" to a file other than MP3, the unit cannot recognize the file properly and will generate random noise that could damage your speakers.

• The following discs take a longer time to start playback.

• a disc recorded with complicated tree structure.

• a disc recorded in Multi Session.
• a disc to which data can be added.

Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session

• When the first track of the first session is audio CD data:
  Only audio CD data of the first session is played back.
  Any data in subsequent sessions is skipped.
• When the first track of the first session is not audio CD data:
• If an MP3 file is in the disc, only MP3 file(s) is played back and other data is skipped. (Audio CD data is not recognized.)
• If no MP3 file is in the disc, "NO MUSIC" is displayed and nothing is played back. (Audio CD data is not recognized.)

The playback order of the MP3 files

The playback order of the folders and files is as follows:

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 (root)

Notes

• A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.
• When you insert a disc with many trees, it takes a longer time to start playback. We recommend that you make only one or two trees for each disc.
  Maximum folder number: 150 (including root folder and empty folders)
• The maximum number of MP3 files and folders that can be contained in a disc: 300 When a file/folder name contains many characters, this number may become less than 300.

Tip

To specify a desired playback order, before the folder or file name, input the order by number (e.g., "01," "02"), then record contents onto a disc. (The order differs depending on the writing software.)

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.

Note

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

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. If you connect an optional amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.

1 Press OFF\*.

CD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on).

• If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing OFF until the display disappears to avoid car battery drain.

2 Press then pull it off towards you.

Notes

• If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and its display window.
• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

Tip

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

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Attaching the front panel

Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated and push the left side into position until it clicks.

Note

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

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press DSPL for 2 seconds.

The hour indication flashes.

SET

Press the volume + / - button to set the hour.
Press SEL.

The minute indication flashes.

Press the volume + / - button to set the minute.

2 Press DSPL.

10:08

The clock starts. After the clock setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode.

Tip

You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 18).

CD Player

Playing a disc

1 Open the shutter.

2 Insert the disc labelled side up.

Playback starts automatically.

3 Close the shutter.

If a disc is already inserted, press SOURCE repeatedly until "CD" appears to start playback.

To Press

Stop playback OFF
Skip tracks	SEEK (-/+)
-Automatic	(▲/▲)
Music Sensor	[once for each track]
Fast-forward/ reverse	SEEK (-/+)
	(▲/▲)
- Manual Search	[hold to desired point]
Skip albums*	①(ALBUM-) or
-Albums selection	②(ALBUM+)

• Available only when an MP3 file is played.

To skip tracks continuously, press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-) , then press again within 1 second and hold.

To eject the disc

1 Open the shutter.

2 Push down the shutter.

The disc is ejected.

Notes

• While ejecting or inserting a disc, do not close the shutter. The disc may be caught and damaged.
• A disc may be ejected if you open the shutter forcefully.
• Before playing a track, this unit reads all track and album information on the disc. Depending on the track structure, it may take more than a minute before playback begins. During this time, "READ" is displayed. Please wait for play to start automatically when the reading is complete.
  Depending on the condition of the disc, it may not play back (page 6, 7).
• While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if (SEEK) (-) or (SEEK) (+) is pressed, playback skips to the last/first track of the disc.
• When the last track on the disc is over, playback restarts from the first track of the disc.
• If you play a high-bit rate MP3 file such as 320 kbps, sound may be intermittent.

Tip

A disc can be played with the shutter opened or closed.

Display items

When the disc/album/track changes, any prerecorded title* of the new disc/album/track is automatically displayed (if A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) is set to "ON," names exceeding 8 characters will be scrolled (page 20)).

Displayable items

• Track number/Elapsed playing time
• Disc name1/Artist name2
• Album (folder) name*3
• Track (file) name13
• ID3 t a³g*
  Clock

To Press

Switch display item DSPL

1 When pressing DSPL, "NO NAME" indicates that there is no prerecorded name to display.
2 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.
*3 Only for MP3 files.

Only track name/artist name/album name in ID3 tag is displayed.

When pressing DSPL, "NO ID3" indicates that there is no ID3 tag to display.

Notes

• Some characters cannot be displayed.
• For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters, information may not scroll.
• This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of a CD TEXT disc.

Notes on MP3

ID3 tag applies to version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4.
- Some characters and signs cannot be displayed (appear as " *"). The maximum number of displayable characters for an album (folder) name/ track (file) is 64 (Romeo) or 32 (Joliet); ID3 tag 30 characters (1.0, 1.1, 2.2 and 2.3) or 126 characters (2.4).
- In the following cases, elapsed playing time may not be displayed accurately. - when an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is played. - during fast-forward/reverse.

Tips

• When A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) is set to "OFF" and the disc/album/track is changed, the disc/album/track name does not scroll.
• When an MP3 file is played and the album is changed, the new album number is displayed.

Playing tracks repeatedly

Repeat Play

You can select:

• REP-TRACK — to repeat the current track.

• REP-ALBM* — to repeat the tracks in the current album.

• Available only when an MP3 file is played.

During playback, press ③ (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display.

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, select "REP-OFF."

Playing tracks in random order

Shuffle Play

You can select:

• SHUF-ALBM* — to play the tracks in the current album in random order.

• SHUF-DISC — to play the tracks in the disc in random order.

• Available only when an MP3 file is played.

During playback, press (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display.

Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, select "SHUF-OFF."

Radio

The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW).

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

Storing stations automatically

Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals within the selected band, and stores them in the order of their frequency.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the radio.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press (SENS) (BTM) for 2 seconds.

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

A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Notes

• If only a few stations can be received due to weak signals, some number buttons will retain their former settings.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the radio.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press the number button (① to ⑥) on which the desired station is stored.

If preset tuning does not work — Automatic tuning/Local Seek Mode

Automatic tuning:

Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-) to search for the station.

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

Local Seek Mode:

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SENS) (BTM) repeatedly until "LOCAL-ON" appears in the display.

Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.

To cancel the local seek mode, press (SENS) (BTM) twice when receiving FM.

Note

When receiving MW or LW, to cancel the local seek mode, press (SENS) (BTM) ("LOCAL-OFF" appears).

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold (SEEK (+) or (SEEK (-) to locate the approximate frequency, then press

SEEK (+) or SEEK (-) repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

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If FM stereo reception is poor — Monaural Mode

During radio reception, press (SENS) (BTM) repeatedly until "MONO-ON" appears in the display.

The sound improves, but becomes monaural ("ST" disappears).

To return to normal radio reception mode, press (SENS) (BTM) ("MONO-OFF" appears).

Storing only the desired stations

You can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen number button.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the radio.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-) to tune in the station that you want to store.
4 Press the desired number button (1) to (6) for 2 seconds until "MEM" appears.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

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

RDS

Overview of RDS

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

To Press

SwitchClock/ DSPL

Station name

RDS services

RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:

Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful during long-distance drives. — AF → page 15
Receiving traffic announcements, even when enjoying another programme/source. TA page 16
- Selecting stations by the type of programme.
— PTY → page 17
Automatic clock time setting. — CT → page 18

Notes

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

Automatic retuning for best reception results

AF (Alternative Frequencies)

The AF function allows the radio to always tune into the area's strongest signal for the station you are listening to.

Frequencies change automatically.

1 Select an FM station (page 13).
2 Press / TA repeatedly until "AFON" appears.

The unit starts searching for an alternative frequency with a stronger signal in the same network.

If "NO AF" flashes, the currently tuned station does not have an alternative frequency.

To cancel the AF function, select "AF, TA-OFF."

Tips

• If "AF-ON" is selected, traffic announcements are cancelled. To activate the traffic announcements with the AF function, select "AF, TA-ON."
  If you want to change the on/off setting while playing a CD, press AF/TA.

For stations without alternative frequencies

Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-) while the station name is flashing (within 8 seconds).

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

Staying with one regional programme

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

If you leave this regional programme's reception area or would like to take advantage of the whole AF function, press SEL and AF/TA simultaneously until "REG-OFF" appears.

Note

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

Local Link function (United Kingdom only)

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

1 Press a number button (① to ⑥) that has a local station stored on it.
2 Within 5 seconds, press the number button of the local station again.
3 Repeat this procedure until the desired local station is received.

Receiving traffic announcements

— TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Programme)

By activating TA and TP, you can automatically tune in an FM station broadcasting traffic announcements. These settings function regardless of the current FM programme/source, CD; the unit switches back to the original source when the bulletin is over.

Press / TA repeatedly until "TAON" appears.

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

To cancel all traffic announcements, select "AF, TA-OFF."

To Press
Cancel current announcement	AF/TA

Tips

• If "TA-ON" is selected, the AF function is cancelled. To activate the AF function with traffic announcements, select "AF, TA-ON."
• You can also cancel the current announcement by pressing SOURCE or MODE.

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

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

1 Press the volume + / - button to adjust the desired volume level.

2 Press / TA for 2 seconds.

"TA" appears and the setting is stored.

Receiving emergency announcements

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

Presetting RDS stations with the AF and TA setting

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

Presetting the same setting for all preset stations

1 Select an FM band (page 13).
2 Press / TA repeatedly to select "AF-ON, "TA-ON" or "AF, TA-ON."

Note that selecting "AF, TA-OFF" applies to non-RDS stations as well as RDS stations.

3 Press (SENS) (BTM) until "BTM" flashes.

Presetting different settings for each preset station

1 Select an FM band, and tune in the desired station (page 13).
2 Press / TA repeatedly to select "AF-ON," "TA-ON" or "AF, TA-ON."
3 Press the desired number button (1) to (6) until "MEM" appears.

Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.

Note

If you want to change the AF/TA setting while you are playing a CD, press AF/TA.

Tuning in stations by programme type

• PTY (Programme types)

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

Programme types Display

News NEWS
Current Affairs AFFAIRS
Information INFO
Sports SPORT
Education EDUCATE
Drama DRAMA
Culture CULTURE
Science SCIENCE
VariedVARIED
Popular Music POP M
Rock Music	ROCK M
Easy Listening	EASY M
Light Classical	LIGHT M
Classical	CLASSICS
Other Music Type	OTHER M
Weather	WEATHER
Finance	FINANCE
Children's Programmes	CHILDREN
Social Affairs	SOCIAL A
Religion	RELIGION
Phone In	PHONE IN
Travel TRAVEL
Leisure LEISURE
Jazz Music	JAZZ
Country Music	COUNTRY
National Music	NATION M
Oldies Music	OLDIES
Folk Music	FOLK M
Documentary	DOCUMENT

Note

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

1 Press PTY during FM reception.

The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting the PTY data. " - - - - - " appears if the received station is not an RDS station, or if the RDS data is not received.

2 Press PTY repeatedly until the desired programme type appears.

The programme types appear in the order shown in the table. "NONE" appears if the programme type is not specified in the RDS data.

3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-).

The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type.

Setting the clock automatically

CT (Clock Time)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically.

Selecting "CT-ON"

During radio reception, press SEL and 2 simultaneously.

The clock is set.

After one second, the display returns to normal radio reception mode.

To select "CT-OFF," press (SEL) and 2 simultaneously again.

Notes

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

Other Functions

You can also control the unit with a rotary commander (optional).

Using the rotary commander

First, attach the appropriate label depending on how you want to mount the rotary commander. The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls.

By pressing buttons

Press To

SOURCE Change the source (Radio/CD)/Power on
MODE Change radio band
ATT Attenuate the sound
OFF*1 Stop playback or radio reception/Power off
SEL Adjust and select
DSPL Change the display item

By rotating the control

Rotate and release to:

• Skip tracks.

To continuously skip tracks, rotate once and rotate again within 1 second and hold the control.

Tune in stations automatically.

Rotate, hold, and release to:

• Fast-forward/reverse a track.
  Find a station manually.

By pushing in and rotating the control

Push in and rotate the control to:

-Receive preset stations.
- Change albums*

1 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch, after turning off the ignition, be sure to press and hold OFF until the display disappears.
2 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

When an MP3 file is played, you can select an album using the rotary commander.

To Do this

Skip albums -Album selection

Push in and rotate [once for each album] the control. To continuously skip albums, push in and rotate (and hold) the control.

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of 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.

Press SEL for 2 seconds while pushing the VOL control.

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the balance, fader, low pass filter and subwoofer volume.

1 Press repeatedly until "BAL," "FAD," "LPF" or "SUB" appears.

Each time you press SEL, the item changes as follows:

LOW*1 MID*1 HI*1 BAL(left-right) FAD(front-rear) LPF(low pass filter)*2*3 SUB(subwoofer volume)*2*4

1 When EQ3 is activated (page 21).
2 When "SUB" is selected (page 20).
3 The cut off frequency is adjustable to 78 Hz, 125 Hz or OFF.
4 The volume level is adjustable between -10 and +10 steps. (Below -10, "ATT" is displayed.)

2 Press the volume + / - button to adjust the selected item.

Note

Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.

Quickly attenuating the sound

Press ATT.

After "ATT-ON" momentarily appears, "ATT" appears in the display.

To restore the previous volume level, press ATT again.

Tip

When the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone ATT function).

Changing the sound and display settings

• Menu

The following items can be set:

Setup

• RE A R / S U-B to switch the audio output REAR or SUB.

• Select "REAR" to output to a power amplifier.

• Select "SUB" to output to a subwoofer.

• CT (Clock Time) (page 18)
  A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)*2 page 12

• DEMO 一 to turn the demonstration display on or off.

• Select "ON" to activate the demonstration display (The demonstration starts about 10 seconds after the unit is turned off).

• Select "OFF" to deactivate demonstration display.

• BEEP — to turn the beeps on or off.

• DIM — to change the brightness of the display.
• Select "ON" to dim the display.
• Select "OFF" to deactivate the Dimmer.

Switching the REAR/SUB*1

Press SEL and then press the volume ^+ (REAR) or-(SUB) button.

After 3 seconds, the display returns to normal play mode.

Selecting the desired item

Press SEL and the desired button simultaneously.

SEL ^+ 2:CT

SEL ^+ 3:A.SCRL*2

SEL ^+ 4: DEMO*1

SEL ^+ 6: BEEP

SEL+DSPL:DIM

After the mode setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode.

To cancel the item, press SEL and the desired button simultaneously again.

1 When the unit is turned off.
2 When no CD is playing, this item will not appear.

Setting the equalizer (EQ3)

You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM and OFF (equalizer OFF)).

You can store a different equalizer setting for each source.

Selecting the equalizer curve

1 Press SOURCE to select a source (Radio or CD).
2 Press EQ3 repeatedly until the desired equalizer curve.

Each time you press EQ3, the item changes.

To cancel the equalizing effect, select "OFF."

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Adjusting the equalizer curve

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

1 Press SOURCE to select a source (Radio or CD).
2 Press EQ3 repeatedly to select the desired equalizer curve.
3 Adjusting the equalizer curve.

Press SEL repeatedly to select the desired tone range.

Each time you press SEL, the tone range changes.

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Press the volume + / - button repeatedly to adjust to the desired volume level.

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

Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the equalizer curve.

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press SEL for 2 seconds.

Note

When EQ3 is set to "OFF," you cannot adjust the equalizer curve settings.

Additional Information

Maintenance

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.

Warning

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.

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 9) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. 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.

Replacing the lithium battery

Under normal conditions, 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 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.

Removing the unit

1 Remove the protection collar.

Detach the front panel (page 9).
2Engage the release keys together with the protection collar.

Orient the release key correctly.

Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar.

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2 Remove the unit.

Insert both release keys together until they click.

2Pull 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 - 20,000Hz

Wow and flutter Below measurable limit

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0MHz

Aerial terminal External aerial connector

Intermediate frequency 10.7MHz / 450kHz

Usable sensitivity 9 dBf

Selectivity 75dB at 400kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio 67 dB (stereo),

69 dB (mono)

Harmonic distortion at 1kHz

0.5% (stereo),

0.3% (mono)

Separation 35 dB at 1kHz

Frequency response 30 - 15,000Hz

MW/LW

Tuning range MW: 531 - 1,602 kHz

LW: 153 - 279kHz

Aerial terminal External aerial connector

Intermediate frequency 10.7MHz / 450kHz

Sensitivity MW: 30~ V

LW: 40~ V

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs

(sure seal connectors)

Speaker impedance 4-8 ohms

Maximum power output 50W· 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs Audio outputs terminal

(rear/sub switchable)

Power aerial relay control terminal

Power amplifier control terminal

Inputs

Telephone ATT control terminal

Remote controller input terminal

Aerial input terminal

Tone controls

Low:

± 10 dB at 60Hz (XPLOD)

Mid:

± 10 dB at 1kHz (XPLOD)

High:

± 10 dB at 10kHz (XPLOD)

12 V DC car battery (negative earth)

Approx. 178· 50· 179mm (w / h / d)

Mounting dimensions

Approx. 182· 53· 161mm (w / h / d)

Mass

Approx. 1.2kg

Supplied accessories

Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Front panel case (1)

Optional accessories

Card remote commander RM-X114

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting

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

General

No sound.

• Press the volume + button to adjust the volume.
• Cancel the ATT function.
• Set the fader control to the centre position for a 2-speaker system.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

• The RESET button has been pressed. Store again into the memory.
• The power lead or battery has been disconnected.
• The power connecting lead is not connected properly.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is cancelled (page 20).
• An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier.

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

• The display disappears if you press and hold OFF.
  Press and hold OFF again until the display appears.
• Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. For details, see "Cleaning the connectors" on page 22.

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

Makes noise when the ignition key is in the ON, ACC, or OFF position.

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

No power is being supplied to the unit.

• Check the connection. If everything is in order, check the fuse.
• The car does not have an ACC position. Press SOURCE (or insert a disc) to turn on the unit.

The power is continuously supplied to the unit.

The car does not have an ACC position.

The power aerial does not extend.

The power aerial does not have a relay box.

CD playback

A disc cannot be loaded.

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

Playback does not begin.

Defective or dirty CD.
- CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized.
- You tried to play back a CD-R/CD-RW not designed for audio use.
- Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not play due to its recording equipment or the disc condition.

MP3 files cannot be played back.

• Recording was not performed according to the ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or the Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format.
  The file extension“.MP3” is not added to the file name.
• Files are not stored in MP3 format.

MP3 files take longer to play back than others.

The following discs take a longer time to start playback.

-a disc recorded with complicated tree structure.

-a disc recorded in Multi Session.
- a disc to which data can be added.

A disc is automatically ejected.

The ambient temperature exceeds 50^

The operation buttons do not function. CD will not be ejected.

Press the RESET button.

The sound skips from vibration.

• The unit is installed at an angle of more than 45^ .
• The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

The sound skips.

Dirty or defective disc.

Radio reception

Preset tuning is not possible.

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

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

• Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car's aerial booster (only when your car has built-in FM/MW/LW aerial in the rear/side glass).
• Check the connection of the car aerial.
• The auto aerial will not go up.

Check the connection of the power aerial control lead.
- Check the frequency.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

• The local seek mode is set to "ON."
  Set the local seek mode to "OFF" (page 13).
  The broadcast signal is too weak.
  Perform manual tuning.

The "ST" indication flashes.

• Tune in the frequency accurately.
  The broadcast signal is too weak.
  Set the monaural reception mode to "ON" (page 14).

A programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode.
Cancel monaural reception mode (page 14).

RDS

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

The station is non-TP or has weak signal.

Press / TA repeatedly until "AF, TA-OFF" appears.

No traffic announcements.

• Activate "TA."
  The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP.
  Tune in another station.

PTY displays "---".

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

Error displays/Messages

Error displays

The following indications will flash for about 5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.

ERROR

• A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.
  Clean or insert the CD correctly.
• A CD cannot play because of some problem.
  Insert another CD.

FAILURE

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

HI TEMP

The ambient temperature is more than 50^
Wait until the temperature goes down below 50^

NO MUSIC

A CD which is not a music file is inserted in this unit.
Insert a music CD in this unit.

OFFSET

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

RESET

The CD unit cannot be operated because of some problem.
Press the RESET button on the unit.

Messages

L.SEEK + / -

The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 13).

NO AF

There is no alternative frequency for the current station.

"or"

77

You have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

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

Willkommen!

BTM (Best Tuning Memory)

AF (Alternative Frequencies)

— TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Programme)

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

AF (Alternative Frequencies, frequence alternative)

Circa 182.53.161 mm (l/a/p)

Peso

Circa 1,2 kg

Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

AF (alternatieve frequencies)

— TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Programme)

• Lead-free solder is used for soldering certain parts.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.
• Paper is used for the packaging cushions.

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