CDXHS70MS - Car stereo SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CDXHS70MS SONY

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

Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

For the state of california, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate

Warning if your boat's ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 12). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold OFF until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

CLASS1 LASERPRODUCT

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

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

CDX-HS70MW/HS70MS only

The "SAT Radio Ready" logo indicates that this product will control a satellite radio tuner module

(sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio tuner module.

"SAT Radio," "SAT Radio Ready," the SAT Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all related marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc.

SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

"ATRAC" and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Table of Contents

Welcome! 4

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. 5

Preparing the card remote commander 5

Setting the clock 5

Inserting the disc in the unit 5

Ejecting the disc 5

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit. 6

Card remote commander RM-X151 8

CD

Display items 9

Repeat and shuffle play. 9

Radio

Storing and receiving stations 9

Storing automatically - BTM. 9

Storing manually. 9

Receiving the stored stations 9

Tuning automatically 10

RDS (CDX-HR70MW/HR70MS). 10

Overview. 10

Setting AF and TA 10

Selecting PTY 11

Setting CT. 11

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. 12

Adjusting the sound characteristics

BAL/FAD/SUB. 12

Customizing the equalizer curve -EQ3. 12

Adjusting setup items - SET 12

Using optional equipment. 13

CD/MD changer. 13

Marine remote commander RM-X55M . . . 14

RotarycommanderRM-X4S. 14

Auxiliary audio equipment. 15

Additional Information

Precautions 15

Notes on discs 15

Playback order of MP3/WMA/

AAC files 16

About MP3 files 16

About WMA files. 16

About AAC files 17

About ATRAC CD. 17

Maintenance 17

Specifications 18

Troubleshooting 19

Error displays/Messages. 20

Welcome!

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

- CD playback

You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files also containing Multi Session (page 16)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format page 17).

Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA	COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable	COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO ReWritable
MP3	COMPACT	COMPACT
WMA	DISC	DIGITAL AUDIO
AAC	Recordable	ReWritable
ATRAC CD	COMPACT	COMPACT
	DISC	DISC
	Recordable	ReWritable

- Radio reception

• You can store up to 6 stations per band.

CDX-HS70MW/HS70MS:

FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2

CDX-HR70MW/HR70MS:

FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW

• BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects strong signal stations and stores them.

RDS services

• You can listen to FM stations with the Radio Data System (RDS) in Europe. (CDX-HR70MW/HR70MS)

Sound adjustment

• EQ3 stage2: You can choose any one of 7 preset equalizer curves.
• DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):

Creates a more ambient sound field, using virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the sound of speakers, even if they are installed low in the door.

- Optional unit operation

You can also control optional CD/MD changers.

- Auxiliary equipment connection

An AUX IN jack on the rear of the unit allows connection of an external audio device.

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

About water resistancy

This unit is designed for use in a marine environment. To protect the unit from water spray, waves, rain, moisture, ultraviolet rays, etc., the unit has undergone the following tests to ensure reliability and functionality (Front panel only):

Water resistant front panel - IPx5 certified
Salt fog resistant - Tested under ASTM B117
- Conformal coated circuit board
UV resistant - Tested under ASTM G154

Notes

• Be sure to close the front panel to maintain water resistant performance, except when inserting/ ejecting a disc.
• Do not allow water to contact the unit except the front panel.
• Do not use this unit in the following places:
• places where the unit may be subject to high water pressure, hot springs or bathtubs, etc.
• underwater.

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the boat's battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Open the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Note

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

Preparing the card remote commander

Before using the card remote commander for the first time, remove the insulation film.

Setting the clock

CDX-HS70MW/HS70MS:

12-hour indication CDX-HR70MW/HR70MS:

24-hour indication

1 Press and hold SELECT. The setup display appears.
2 Press SELECT repeatedly until "CLOCK-ADJ" appears.
3 Press SEEK +. The hour indication flashes.
4 Rotate the volume control dial to set the hour and minute. To move the digital indication, press DSPL.
5 Press SELECT. The setup is complete and the clock starts.

To display the clock, press DSPL. Press DSPL again to return to the previous display.

With the card remote commander
In step 4, to set the hour and minute, press ↑ or ↓.
Tip
You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 11). (CDX-HR70MW/HR70MS only)

Inserting the disc in the unit

1 Slide the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow.

2 Open the front panel.
3 Insert the disc (label side up).

4 Close the front panel.

Playback starts automatically.

Notes

• Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.
• Be sure to close the front panel during operation.

Ejecting the disc

1 Slide the OPEN switch and open the front panel.
2 Press

The disc is ejected.

3 Close the front panel.

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

Front panel opened

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

1DSO button 4

To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF).

The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect.

2 OFF button

To power off; stop the source.

3SCRL (scroll) button (CDX-HS70MW/HS70MS) 9

To scroll the display item.

AF (Alternative Frequencies)/TA (Traffic Announcement) button (CDX-HR70MW/HR70MS) 10

To set AF and TA in RDS.

4Volume control dial 12

To adjust volume.

5Number buttons

CD/MD*1:

1/②:GP2/ALBM3-/+

To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold).*4

③: REP 9, 13

④: SHUF 9, 13

6: PAUSE* 5

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

Radio:

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

6 OPEN switch 5

7Display window

DSPL(display) button 9,10

To change display items.

9EQ3 (equalizer) button 12

To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).

10Receptor for the card remote commander

11BTM/CAT* 6 button (CDX-HS70MW/ HS70MS)9

To start the BTM function (press and hold).

PTY (Program Type) button (CDXHR70MW/HR70MS) 11

To select PTY in RDS.

12SEEK-/+buttons

CD:

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

Radio:

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

13 SELECT button

To select setup items.

14SOURCE button

To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ MD^*1 / AUX

15 Frequency select switch (CDX-HS70MW/HS70MS) (located on the bottom of the unit)

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

16MODE button 9, 13

To select the radio band; select the unit*7.

17RESET button 5

18Disc slot 5

To insert the disc.

19 (eject) button 5

To eject the disc.

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Card remote commander RM-X151

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. Remove the insulation film before use (page 5).

20 (1) (3 1) buttons

To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK)

- / + on the unit.

21VOL (volume) +/- button

To adjust volume.

22ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

23↑ (+)/ (-) buttons

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

24 SCRL (scroll) button 9

To scroll the display item.

25Number buttons

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

1 When an MD changer is connected.
2 When an ATRAC CD is played.
3 When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.
4 If the changer is connected, the operation is different, see page 13.
5 When playing back on this unit.
6 When the SAT tuner is connected.
*7 When a CD/MD changer is connected.

Note

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

Tip

For details on how to replace the battery, see "Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander" on page 17.

CD

For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see page 13.

Display items

ASource
Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/artist name, Album/group number*, Album/group name, Track name, Text information, Clock
ATRAC/WMA/MP3/AAC indication

• Album/group number is displayed only when the album/group is changed.

To change display items B, press DSPL; scroll display items B, press SCRL or set "A.SCRL-ON" (page 13).

Tip

Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/ WMA/AAC, see page 16; ATRAC CD, see page 17.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press ③ (REP) or ④ (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM*1	album repeatedly.
GROUP*2	group repeatedly.
SHUF ALBUM*1	album in random order.
SHUF GROUP*2	group in random order.

SHUF DISC disc in random order.

1 When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.
2 When an ATRAC CD is played.

To return to normal play mode, select OFF or SHUF OFF.

Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

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

Storing automatically — BTM

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "TUNER" appears.

To change the band, press MODE repeatedly.

2 Press and hold SELECT.
The setup display appears.
3 Press SELECT repeatedly until "BTM" appears.
4 Press +

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

A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Storing by the BTM button

(CDX-HS70MW/HS70MS only)

Press and hold until "BTM" flashes, instead of steps 2 to 4.

Storing manually

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

Tip

When a RDS station is stored, the AF/TA setting is also stored (page 10). (CDX-HR70MW/HR70MS only)

Receiving the stored stations

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

Tuning automatically

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

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

Tip

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

RDS (CDX-HR70MW/HR70MS)

Overview

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

Display items

Radio band, Function
B TA/TP 1
Frequency 2 (Program service name), Preset number, Clock, RDS data

1 "TA" flashes during traffic information. "TP" lights up while such a station is received.
2 While receiving the RDS station, " *" is displayed on the left of the frequency indication.

To change display items , press DSPL.

RDS services

This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows:

AF (Alternative Frequencies)

Selects and retunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same program during long-distance sailing 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.

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.

Select To

AF-ON activate AF and deactivate TA.

TA-ON activate TA and deactivate AF.

AF, TA-ON activate both AF and TA.

AF, TA-OFF deactivate both AF and TA.

Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA setting

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

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

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

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

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

1 Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the volume level.

2 Press and hold / TA until "TA" appears.

Receiving emergency announcements

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

Staying with one regional program - REG

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 "REG-OFF" in setup during FM reception (page 13).

Note

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

Local Link function (UK only)

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

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

Repeat this procedure until the local station is received.

Selecting PTY

1 Press PTY during FM reception.

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

2 Press PTY repeatedly until the desired program type appears.
3 Press (SEEK) -/+. The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected program type.

Type of programs

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

Note

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

Setting CT

1 Set "CT-ON" in setup (page 12).

Notes

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

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB

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

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

The item changes as follows:

$$ \begin{array}{l} \mathrm {L O W} ^ { 1} \rightarrow \mathrm {M I D} ^ { 1} \rightarrow \mathrm {H I} ^ { 1} \rightarrow \ \mathbf {B A L} (\text {l e f t - r i g h t}) \rightarrow \mathbf {F A D} (\text {f r o n t - r e a r}) \rightarrow \ \text {S U B} (\text {s u b w o o f e r v o l u m e}) ^ { 2} \rightarrow \text {A U X} ^ {*} 3 \ \end{array} $$

*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 12).

*2 When the audio output is set to "SUB" (page 12).

"ATT" is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 20 steps.

*3 When AUX source is activated (page 15).

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

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

With the card remote commander

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

Customizing the equalizer curve - EQ3

"CUSTOM" of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.

1 Select a source, then press EQ3 repeatedly to select "CUSTOM."
2 Press SELECT repeatedly until "LOW," "MID" or "HI" appears.
3 Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the selected item.

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

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer curve.

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold SELECT before the setting is complete.

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

Tip

Other equalizer types are also adjustable.

With the card remote commander

In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press , , or .

Adjusting setup items — SET

1 Press and hold SELECT.
The setup display appears.
2 Press SELECT repeatedly until the desired item appears.
3 Rotate the volume control dial to select the setting (example "ON" or "OFF").
4 Press and hold SELECT

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

Note

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

With the card remote commander

In step 3, to select the setting, press or .

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

"·" indicates the default settings.

CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 5)

CT*1 (Clock Time)

To set "CT-ON" or "CT-OFF" (page 10, 11).

BEEP

To set "BEEP-ON" () or "BEEP-OFF."

AUX-A*2 (AUX Audio)

To turn the AUX source display "AUX-A-ON" () or "AUX-A-OFF" (page 15).

A.OFF (Auto Off)

To shut off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: "A.OFF-NO" () , "A.OFF-30S (Seconds)," "A.OFF-30M (Minutes)" or "A.OFF-60M (Minutes)."

REAR/SUB*2

To switch the audio output.
- "REAR-OUT" () : to output to a power amplifier.
- "SUB-OUT": to output to a subwoofer.

DEMO^*2 (Demonstration)

To set "DEMO-ON" () or "DEMO-OFF."

DIM (Dimmer)

To change the brightness of the display.

• "DIM - A T":(to dim the display automatically when you turn lights on.
• "DIM-OFF": to deactivate the dimmer.
• "DIM-ON": to dim the display.

CONTRAST

To adjust the contrast of the display.

The contrast level is adjustable in 7 steps.

M.DSPL (Motion Display)

To select the Motion Display mode.
- "M.DSPL-LM" () : to show moving patterns and level meter.
- "M.DSPL-OFF": to deactivate the Motion Display.
- "M.DSPL-ON": to show moving patterns.

A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)

To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/album/group/track is changed.
-A.SCRL-ON () : to scroll.
-A.SCRL-OFF": to not scroll.

• "LOCAL-OFF" () : to tune normal reception.
• "LOCAL-ON": to only tune into stations with stronger signals.

MONO\*3 (Monaural mode)

To improve poor FM reception, select monaural reception mode.

• "MONO-OFF" () : to hear stereo broadcast in stereo.
• "MONO-ON": to hear stereo broadcast in monaural.

REG^*1*3 (Regional)

To set "REG-ON" () or "REG-OFF" (page 11).

LPF\*4 (Low Pass Filter)

To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: "LPF OFF" () , "LPF125Hz" or "LPF 78Hz."

BTM (page 9)

1 CDX-HR70MW/HR70MS only.
2 When the unit is turned off.
3 When FM is received.
4 When the audio output is set to "SUB."

Using optional equipment

CD/MD changer

Selecting the changer

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

Unit number
Disc number

Playback starts.

Skipping albums and discs

1 During playback, press ① / ② (GP/ALBM - / + )

To skip	Press ①/② (GP/ALBM -/+ )
album and release (hold for a moment).
album continuously	within 2 seconds of first releasing.
discs repeatedly.
discs continuously	then, press again within 2 seconds and hold.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

< DISC*1	disc repeatedly.
SHUF	tracks in the changer in random order.
CHANGER*1
SHUF ALL*2	tracks in all units in random order.

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

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

Tip

"SHUF ALL" will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD changers.

Marine remote commander RM-X55M

Location of controls

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

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

VOLUME + / - button

The same as the volume control dial on the unit.

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Attaching the label

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

Location of controls

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

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

- PRESET/DISC control

The same as (1) / (2) (GP/ALBM - / + ) on the unit (push in and rotate).

VOL (volume) control

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

- SEEK/AMS control

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

Changing the operative direction

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

If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.

1 While pushing the VOL control, press and hold (SEL).

Auxiliary audio equipment

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

Adjust the volume level

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

1 Turn down the volume on the unit.
2 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "AUX" appears. "AUX REAR IN" appears.
3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume.
4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
5 Press SELECT repeatedly until "AUX" appears, and rotate the volume control dial to adjust the input level (-8dB to +18 dB).

Additional Information

Precautions

• If your boat has been moored in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
• Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically while the unit is operating.

Moisture condensation

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

To maintain high sound quality

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

Notes on discs

• To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface. Handle the disc by its edge.
• Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use.
• Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in a moored boat.
• 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 (3^1 / 4 in) CDs.

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

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

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

• The unit is compatible with the ISO 9660 level 1/level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in the expansion format, and Multi Session.
  The maximum number of:

• folders (albums): 150 (including root and empty folders).

• files (tracks) and folders contained in a disc: 300 (if a folder/file names contain many characters, this number may become less than 300).

• displayable characters for a folder/file name is 32 (Joliet), or 64 (Romeo).

• When the disc is recorded in Multi Session, only the first track of the first session format is recognized and played (any other format is skipped). The priority of the format is CD-DA, ATRAC CD and MP3/WMA/AAC.

• When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of the first session is played.

• When the first track is not a CD-DA, an ATRAC CD or MP3/WMA/AAC session is played. If the disc has no data in any of these formats, "NO MUSIC" is displayed.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

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

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files

About MP3 files

• MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size.
• ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and 1.1), or 63/126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4).
• When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file extension ".mp3" to the file name.
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

About WMA files

• WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/22^* of its original size.
  WMA tag is 63 characters.
• When naming a WMA file, be sure to add the file extension ".wma" to the file name.

• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (variable bit rate) WMA file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

• only for 64 kbps

Note on WMA

Playback of the following WMA files is not supported.

• lossless compression
  copyright-protected

About AAC files

• AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/11^* of its original size.
• AAC tag is 126 characters.
• When naming an AAC file, be sure to add the file extension ".m4a" to the file name.

• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (variable bit rate) AAC file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

• only for 128 kbps

Note on AAC

Playback of a copyright-protected file is not supported.

About ATRAC CD

ATRAC3plus format

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

ATRAC CD

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

The maximum number of: - folders (groups): 255 - files (tracks): 999
- The characters for a folder/file name and text information written by SonicStage are displayed. For details on ATRAC CD, see the SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner manual.

Note

Be sure to create the ATRAC CD using authorized software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner 1.0 or 1.1.

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

Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander

Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)

When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Notes on the lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated.

Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Fuse (10A)

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion.

CEA2006 Standard

Power Output: 17 Watts RMS × 4 at

4 Ohms < 1% THD+N

SN Ratio: 82 dBA

(reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB

Frequency response: 10 - 20,000Hz

Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

Tuner section

CDX-HS70MW/HS70MS:

FM

Tuning range:

87.5 - 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)

87.5 - 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)

FM tuning interval: 50kHz / 200kHz switchable

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (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: 35dB at 1kHz

Frequency response: 30 - 15,000Hz

AM

Tuning range:

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

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

AM tuning interval: 9kHz / 10kHz switchable

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 10.7MHz / 450kHz

Sensitivity: 30~ V

CDX-HR70MW/HR70MS:

FM

Tuning range: 87.5 - 108.0MHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (acrial) 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 1 kHz: 0.5% (stereo), 0.3% (mono)

Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response: 30 - 15,000Hz

MW/LW

Tuning range:

MW: 531 - 1,602kHz

LW: 153 - 279kHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (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: 52W× 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal (front, rear/sub switchable)

Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal

Power amplifier control terminal

Inputs:

Telephone ATT control terminal

Illumination control terminal

BUS control input terminal

BUS audio input terminal

Remote controller input terminal

Antenna (aerial) input terminal

AUX input terminal

Tone controls:

Low: ± 10 dB at 60Hz (XPLOD)

Mid: ± 10 dB at 1kHz (XPLOD)

High: ± 10 dB at 10kHz (XPLOD)

Power requirements: 12 V DC boat battery

(negative ground (earth))

Dimensions: Approx. 197 × 89 × 187 ~mm

(7^7 / 8× 3^5 / 8× 7^3 / 8 in) (W / h / d)

Mounting dimensions: Approx. 181× 52× 144mm

(7^1 / 4 × 2^1 / 8 × 5^3 / 4 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.7kg (3 lb 12 oz)

Supplied accessories:

Card remote commander: RM-X151

Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Optional accessories/equipment*:

Marine remote commander: RM-X55M

Rotary commander: RM-X4S

BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord):

CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX

CD changer (6 discs): CDX-T70MX, CDX-T69

Source selector:XA-C40

AUX-IN selector:XA-300

Interface adaptor for iPod:XA-110IP

• Accessories/equipment other than the marine remote commander RM-X55M are not waterproof. Do not subject them to water.

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

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

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

Note

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.
  Cushions made from paper.

Troubleshooting

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

General

No power is being supplied to the unit.

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

The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.

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

No sound.

The volume is too low.
- The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a telephone is connected to the ATT lead) is activated.
- The position of the fader control "FAD" is not set for a 2-speaker system.
The CD changer is incompatible with the disc (MP3/ WMA/AAC/ATRAC CD). Play back with this unit.

No beep sound.

The beep sound is canceled (page 12).
- An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

• The RESET button has been pressed. Store again into the memory.
• The power supply lead or battery has been disconnected.
• The power supply lead 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 boat's accessory power connector.

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

• The dimmer is set "DIM-ON" (page 13).
• The display disappears if you press and hold OFF.
  →Press and hold OFF on the unit until the display appears.

The Auto Off function does not operate.

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

Card remote commander operation is not possible.

Make sure the insulation film has been removed (page 5).

DSO does not function.

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

CD/MD playback

The disc cannot be loaded.

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

The disc does not playback.

Defective or dirty disc.
- The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 16).
- The disc format and file version are incompatible with this unit (For details, refer to page 4 and 16).

MP3/WMA/AAC files take longer to play back than others.

The following discs take a longer time to start playback.

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

The ATRAC CD cannot play.

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

The display items do not scroll.

• For discs with very many characters, those may not scroll.
• "A.SCRL" is set to "OFF". Set "A.SCRL-ON" (page 13) or press SCRL.

The sound skips.

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

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

Press the RESET button (page 5).

Radio reception

The stations cannot be received.

The sound is hampered by noises.

• Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of the boat's antenna (aerial) booster (only when the boat has built-in antenna (aerial)).
• Check the connection of the boat antenna (aerial).
  The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up.

Check the connection of the power antenna (aerial) control lead.

• Check the frequency.
• When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises.

→Set the DSO mode to "OFF" (page 7).

Preset tuning is not possible.

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

Automatic tuning is not possible.

• Setting of the local seek mode is not correct.
  Tuning stops too frequently: Set "LOCAL-ON" (page 13).
  Tuning does not stop at a station: Set "MONO-ON" (page 13).
  The broadcast signal is too weak. Perform manual tuning.

During FM reception, the "ST" indication flashes.

• Tune in the frequency accurately.
  The broadcast signal is too weak.

→Set "MONO-ON" (page 13).

An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode. Set "MONO-OFF" (page 13).

RDS (CDX-HR70MW/HR70MS)

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

The station is non-TP or has weak signal.

Deactivate TA (page 10).

No traffic announcements.

• Activate TA (page 10).
• 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 program type.

Error displays/Messages

BLANK*1

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

ERROR\*

The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.*2 Clean or insert the disc correctly.
- A blank disc has been inserted.
- The disc cannot play due to a problem.

Insert another disc.

FAILURE

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

FAILURE (Illuminates for about 1 second.)

(CDX-HS70MW/HS70MS only)

When the XM tuner is connected, storing an XM radio channel into a preset failed.
Be sure to receive the channel that you want to store, then try it again.

LOAD

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

L. SEEK +/-

The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.

NO AF (CDX-HR70MW/HR70MS only)

There is no alternative frequency for the current station.
Press - / + while the program service name is flashing. The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Program Identification) data ("PI SEEK" appears).

NO DISC

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

NO INFO

Text information is not written in the MP3/WMA/ AAC files or ATRAC CD.

NO MAG

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

NO MUSIC

The disc is not a music file.
Insert a music CD in this unit or MP3 playable changer.

NO NAME

A disc/album/group/track name is not written in the track.

NOTP (CDX-HR70MW/HR70MS only)

The unit will continue searching for available TP stations.

NOT READ

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

NOTREADY

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

Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.

OFFSET

There may be an internal malfunction.

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

READ

The unit is reading all track and group/album information on the disc.

Wait until reading is complete and playback starts automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it may take more than a minute.

RESET

The CD unit and CD/MD changer cannot be operated due to a problem.

→Press the RESET button (page 5).

"or"

777

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

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The character cannot be displayed with the unit.

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

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

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

Appareil principal 6

Mini-telecommande RM-X151. 8

CD

8 Touche DSPL (affichage) 9, 10

La lecture commence.

(XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE,

SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM u OFF).

9 kHz/10 kHz intercambiable

Terminal de antenna: conector de antenna externa

Frecuencia intermedia: 10.7MHz / 450kHz

Sensibilitad: 30 V

CDX-HR70MW/HR70MS:

FM

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CD:

AF (alternative frequencies)

FM1, FM2, FM3, MW e LW

87.5 - 108.0 MHz (a 50 kHz)

87.5 - 107.9 MHz (a 200 kHz)

530 - 1.710 kHz (a 10 kHz)

If you have any questions/problems regarding this product, try the following:

1 Read Troubleshooting in these Operating Instructions.
2 Reset the unit.

Note: Stored data may be erased.

3 Please contact (U.S.A. only);

Call 1-800-222-7669

URLhttp://www.SONY.com