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USER MANUAL CDXHS70MW SONY

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

Warning CDX-HS70MW/HS70MS onlySonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.“ATRAC” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.Warning if your boat’s ignition has no ACC positionBe 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. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses, and can radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the followingmeasures:

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 ormodifications not expressly approved in thismanual could void your authority to operate thisequipment. The use of optical instruments with this produc

• e hazard. CAUTION 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 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 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. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.3 Table of Contents Welcome ! p. 4
• Getting Started Resetting the unit p. 5
• Preparing the card remote commander p. 5
• Setting the clock p. 5
• Inserting the disc in the unit p. 5
• Ejecting the disc p. 5
• Location of controls and basic operations Main unit p. 6
• Card remote commander RM-X151 p. 8

• 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)).

• 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. Type of discs Label on the disc CD-DA MP3 WMA AAC ATRAC CD5 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 M or m. 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 Z. The disc is ejected. 3 Close the front panel. RESET button6 Location of controls and basic operations Main unit Front panel opened

OFF DSPL MODE GP/ALBM REP SHUF PAUSE SOURCE CDX-HS70MW CDX-HS70MS CDX-HR70MW CDX-HR70MS RESET7 Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit. A DSO button 4 To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF). The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect. B OFF button To power off; stop the source. C SCRL (scroll) button (CDX-HS70MW/ HS70MS)

To set AF and TA in RDS. D Volume control dial 12 To adjust volume. E Number buttons CD/MD*

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

To pause playback. To cancel, press again. Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). F OPEN switch 5 G Display window H DSPL (display) button 9, 10 To change display items. I EQ3 (equalizer) button 12 To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF). J Receptor for the card remote commander

To select PTY in RDS. L SEEK –/+ 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). M SELECT button To select setup items. N SOURCE button To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ MD*

Q RESET button 5 R Disc slot 5 To insert the disc. S Z (eject) button 5 To eject the disc. continue to next page t8 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). w; < (.)/, (>) buttons To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit. wa VOL (volume) +/– button To adjust volume. ws ATT (attenuate) button To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again. wd M (+)/m (–) buttons To control CD, the same as (GP/ALBM) –/+ on the unit. wf SCRL (scroll) button 9 To scroll the display item. wg Number 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 17.9

For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see page 13. Display items A SourceB Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/artist name, Album/group number*, Album/group name, Track name, Text information, ClockC 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.*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 (SEEK) +. 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 (BTM) 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)). Select To play TRACK track repeatedly. ALBUM* album repeatedly. GROUP* group repeatedly.SHUF ALBUM* album in random order.SHUF GROUP* group in random order.SHUF DISC disc in random order.10 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 A Radio band, FunctionB TA/TP* C Frequency* (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 C, press (DSPL). 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. Presetting the volume of traffic announcements You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements so as to not miss hearing them.1 Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the volume level. 2 Press and hold (AF/TA) until “TA” appears. Receiving emergency announcements With AF or TA on, the emergency announcements will automatically interrupt the currently selected source.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.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.11 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 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. NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIED (Varied), POP M (Popular Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (Easy Listening), LIGHT M (Light Classical), CLASSICS (Classical), OTHER M (Other Music Type), WEATHER (Weather), FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s 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)12 Other functions Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer volume. 1 Press (S ELECT) repeatedly until “BAL,” “FAD” or “SUB” appears. The item changes as follows: LOW*

*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 <, M, , or m. 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 (S ELECT) 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 <, M, , or m. Adjusting setup items — SET 1 Press and hold ( SEL ECT) . The setup display appears. 2 Press ( SEL ECT) repeatedly until the desired item appears. 3 Rotate the volume control dial to select the setting (example “ON” or “OFF”). 4 Press and hold ( SEL ECT) . 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): “z” indicates the default settings. CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 5) CT*

(Clock Time) To set “CT-ON” or “CT-OFF” ( z) (page 10, 11). BEEP To set “BEEP-ON” (z) or “BEEP-OFF.” AUX-A*

z) 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” ( z), “A.OFF-30S (Seconds),” “A.OFF-30M (Minutes)” or “A.OFF-60M (Minutes).” REAR/SUB*

To switch the audio output. – “REAR-OUT” ( z): to output to a power amplifier. – “SUB-OUT”: to output to a subwoofer. DEMO*

(Demonstration) To set “DEMO-ON” (z) or “DEMO-OFF.”13 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. Playback starts. Skipping albums and discs 1 During playback, press (1)/(2) (GP/ALBM

Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. *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. DIM (Dimmer) To change the brightness of the display. –“DIM-AT” ( z): 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” ( z): 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” ( z): to scroll. – “A.SCRL-OFF”: to not scroll. LOCAL (Local seek mode) – “LOCAL-OFF” ( z): to tune normal reception. – “LOCAL-ON” : to only tune into stations with stronger signals. MONO*

(Monaural mode) To improve poor FM reception, select monaural reception mode. – “MONO-OFF” ( z): to hear stereo broadcast in stereo. – “MONO-ON”: to hear stereo broadcast in monaural. REG*

(Low Pass Filter) To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “LPF OFF” ( z), “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.”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. Select To play DISC*

disc repeatedly. SHUF CHANGER*

tracks in the changer in random order. SHUF ALL*

tracks in all units in random order. continue to next page t Unit numberDisc number14 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 (SEEK) –/+ on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold). Changing the operative direction The operative direction of the controls is factory- set as shown below. If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction. MODE VOLUME

OFF ATT SEL SOURCE DSPL MODE OFF VOL SEEK/AMS PRESET/ DISC To increaseTo decrease15 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 (–8 dB 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 8 cm (3 /4 in) CDs. continue to next page t16
• 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. 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 kbpsNote on WMAPlayback of the following WMA files is not supported.– lossless compression– copyright-protected 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. Folder (album)MP3/WMA/AAC file (track)MP3/WMA/AAC17 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 kbpsNote on AACPlayback of a copyright-protected file is not supported. About ATRAC CD ATRAC3plus formatATRAC3, 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 CDATRAC 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. 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.

+ side upWARNINGBattery may explode if mistreated.Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose ofin fire.Fuse (10A)18 Specifications CD Player section Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dBFrequency response: 10 – 20,000 HzWow and flutter: Below measurable limit Tuner section CDX-HS70MW/HS70MS:

Tuning range:87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)FM tuning interval: 50 kHz/200 kHz switchableAntenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connectorIntermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHzUsable sensitivity: 9 dBfSelectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHzSignal-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 kHzFrequency response: 30 – 15,000 Hz Tuning range: 531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)530 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)AM tuning interval: 9kHz/10kHz switchableAntenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connectorIntermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHzSensitivity: 30 µV CDX-HR70MW/HR70MS:

Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHzAntenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connectorIntermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHzUsable sensitivity: 9 dBfSelectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHzSignal-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 kHzFrequency response: 30 – 15,000 Hz MW/LW Tuning range: MW: 531 – 1,602 kHzLW: 153 – 279 kHzAntenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connectorIntermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHzSensitivity: MW: 30 µV, LW: 40 µV Power amplifier section Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) General Outputs: Audio outputs terminal (front, rear/sub switchable)Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminalPower amplifier control terminalInputs: Telephone ATT control terminalIllumination control terminalBUS control input terminalBUS audio input terminalRemote controller input terminalAntenna (aerial) input terminalAUX input terminalTone controls: Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD)High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)Power requirements: 12 V DC boat battery (negative ground (earth)) Dimensions: Approx. 197 × 89 × 187 mm

/8 × 3 /8 × 7 /8 in) (w/h/d) Mounting dimensions: Approx. 181 × 52 × 144 mm

/4 × 2 /8 × 5 /4 in) (w/h/d)Mass: Approx. 1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz)Supplied accessories: Card remote commander: RM-X151Parts for installation and connections (1 set)Optional accessories/equipment*: Marine remote commander: RM-X55MRotary commander: RM-X4SBUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord): RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MXCD changer (6 discs): CDX-T70MX, CDX-T69Source selector: XA-C40AUX-IN selector: XA-300Interface adaptor for iPod: XA-110IP

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion.CEA2006 StandardPower Output: 17 Watts RMS × 4 at 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 82 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)19

• 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. 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. 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. 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 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).t Play back with this unit. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.• Cushions made from paper.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.t 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). t 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.t 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. continue to next page t20 Error displays/Messages The display items do not scroll.

• For discs with very many characters, those may not scroll.

• “A.SCRL” is set to “OFF”. tSet “A.SCRL-ON” (page 13) or press (SCRL). The sound skips.

• Installation is not correct. tInstall 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. tCheck 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. tSet 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. tTuning stops too frequently: Set “LOCAL-ON” (page 13). tTuning does not stop at a station: Set “MONO-ON” (page 13).

• The broadcast signal is too weak. tPerform manual tuning. During FM reception, the “ST” indication flashes.

• Tune in the frequency accurately.

• The broadcast signal is too weak. tSet “MONO-ON” (page 13). An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural. The unit is in monaural reception mode. t 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. t Deactivate TA (page 10). No traffic announcements.

• Activate TA (page 10).

• The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. tTune in another station. PTY displays “- - - - - - - -.”

• The current station is not an RDS station.

• RDS data has not been received.

Tracks have not been recorded on the MD.*

t Play an MD with recorded tracks. ERROR*

• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.*

• A blank disc has been inserted.

• The disc cannot play due to a problem. t Insert another disc. FAILURE The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. t 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. t Be sure to receive the channel that you want to store, then try it again. LOAD The changer is loading the disc. t 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. t Press (SEEK) –/+ 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. t 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. t Insert the magazine in the changer. NO MUSIC The disc is not a music file. t 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. NO TP (CDX-HR70MW/HR70MS only) The unit will continue searching for available TP stations.21 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. NOT READ The disc information has not been read by the unit. tLoad the disc, then select it on the list. NOTREADY The lid of the MD changer is open or the MDs are not inserted properly. tClose the lid or insert the MDs properly. OFFSET There may be an internal malfunction. tCheck 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. tWait 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. tPress the RESET button (page 5). “ ” or “ ” During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

Read Troubleshooting in these Operating Instructions.

Reset the unit. Note: Stored data may be erased.