CDX-GT517EE - Car stereo SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CDX-GT517EE SONY

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions

CDX-GT517EE © 2006 Sony Corporation

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

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 11). 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.

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

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Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive 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 14)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 15)). Type of discs

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

Label on the disc RESET button

CD-DA Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.

MP3 WMA AAC ATRAC CD

• Radio reception – You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW). – BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects strong signal stations and stores them. • RDS services – You can use FM station with Radio Data System (RDS). • 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 input jack on the front of the unit allows connection of a portable audio device.

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

Setting the clock The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

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

Press the select button repeatedly until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.

Press (SEEK) +. The hour indication flashes.

Rotate the volume control dial to set the hour and minute. To move the digital indication, press (SEEK) –/+.

Press the select button. The setup is complete and the clock starts.

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

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 10).

Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.

Attaching the front panel Place the hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to operate the unit.

A Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.

Press (OFF). The unit is turned off.

Press (OPEN). The front panel is flipped down.

Slide the front panel to the right, then gently pull out the left end of the front panel.

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

Inserting the disc in the unit 1

Close the front panel. Playback starts automatically.

Insert the disc (label side up).

2 Notes • Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and display window. • Do not subject the front panel to heat/high temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

Close the front panel.

Press Z. The disc is ejected.

Location of controls and basic operations Main unit

RESET Card remote commander RM-X151

OFF SOURCE ATT SEL MODE

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 OFF button To power off; stop the source. B DSO button 4 To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF). The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect. C Volume control dial/select button 11 To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items (press and rotate). D SOURCE button To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ MD*1/AUX). E Display window F AUX input jack 12 To connect a portable audio device. G OPEN button 5

H EQ3 (equalizer) button 11 To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. Remove the insulation film before use (page 4).

I Receptor for the card remote commander

ql < (.)/, (>) buttons To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit.

J SEEK –/+ buttons CD: To skip tracks (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); reverse/fastforward a track (press and hold). Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold). K PTY (Program Type) button 10 To select PTY in RDS. L MODE button 8, 12 To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW); select the unit*2. M DSPL (display) button 8, 9 To change display items. N Number buttons CD/MD*1: (1)/(2): GP*3/ALBM*4 –/+ To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold).*5 (3): REP 8, 13 (4): SHUF 8, 13 (6): PAUSE*6 To pause playback. To cancel, press again. Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). O AF (Alternative Frequencies)/TA (Traffic Announcement) button 9 To set AF and TA in RDS.

w; VOL (volume) +/– button To adjust volume. wa ATT (attenuate) button To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again. ws SEL (select) button The same as the select button on the unit. wd M (+)/m (–) buttons To control CD, the same as (1)/(2) (GP/ALBM –/+) on the unit. wf SCRL (scroll) button 8 To scroll the display item. wg Number buttons To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). When an MD changer is connected. When a CD/MD changer is connected. When an ATRAC CD is played. When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played. If the changer is connected, the operation is different, see page 13. *6 When playing back on this unit. *1 *2 *3 *4 *5

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 16.

P RESET button 4 Q Z (eject) button 5 To eject the disc. R Disc slot 5 To insert the disc.

For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see page 12.

Storing and receiving stations Caution

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

Storing automatically — BTM A Source B ATRAC/WMA/MP3/AAC indication C Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/ artist name, Album/group number*, Album/ group name, Track name, Text information, Clock * Album/group number is displayed only when the album/group is changed.

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears. To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3*, MW or LW.

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

Press the select button repeatedly until “BTM” appears.

Press (SEEK) +. The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

To change display items C, press (DSPL); scroll display items C, press (SCRL) on the card remote commander or set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 12).

* FM3 tuning range is 65 to 74 MHz (at 30 kHz step).

Tip Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/ WMA/AAC, see page 15; ATRAC CD, see page 15.

Repeat and shuffle play

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

album repeatedly. group repeatedly.

Receiving the stored stations

album in random order.

group in random order.

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 “ or “SHUF OFF.”

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 9).

TRACK 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.

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

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 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.

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

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

activate AF and deactivate TA.

activate TA and deactivate AF.

activate both AF and TA.

deactivate both AF and TA.

Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA setting

A Radio band, Function B TA/TP*1 C 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 C, 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 a long-distance drive without having to retune the same station manually. TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Program) Provides current traffic information/programs. Any information/program received, will interrupt the currently selected source. PTY (Program Types) Displays the currently received program type. Also searches your selected program type. CT (Clock Time) The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.

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.

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 12). continue to next page t

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.

Press (PTY) during FM reception.

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

Press (PTY) repeatedly until the desired program type appears.

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

Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 11).

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.

Tip Other equalizer types are also adjustable.

Changing the sound settings

With the card remote commander In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m.

characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB Adjusting setup items — SET You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer volume.

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

Press the select button repeatedly until the desired item appears.

Rotate the volume control dial to select the setting (example “ON” or “OFF”).

Press and hold the select button. The setup is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Press the select button repeatedly until “BAL,” “FAD” or “SUB” appears. The item changes as follows: LOW*1 t MID*1 t HI*1 t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume)*2 t AUX*3 *1 When EQ3 is activated (page 11). *2 When the audio output is set to “SUB” (page 11). “ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 20 steps. *3 When AUX source is activated (page 12).

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.

Select a source, then press (EQ3) repeatedly to select “CUSTOM.”

Press the select button repeatedly until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.

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 the select button before the setting is complete. After 3 seconds, the setting 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 4) CT (Clock Time) To set “CT-ON” or “CT-OFF” (z) (page 9, 10). BEEP To set “BEEP-ON” (z) or “BEEP-OFF.” AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio) To turn the AUX source display “AUX-A-ON” (z) or “AUX-A-OFF” (page 12). 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).” SUB/REAR*1 To switch the audio output. – “SUB-OUT” (z): to output to a subwoofer. – “REAR-OUT”: to output to a power amplifier. DEMO*1 (Demonstration) To set “DEMO-ON” (z) or “DEMO-OFF.” DIM (Dimmer) To change the brightness of the display. – “DIM-AT” (z): to dim the display automatically when you turn lights on. – “DIM-ON”: to dim the display. – “DIM-OFF”: to deactivate the dimmer. continue to next page t

ILM (Illumination) To change the illumination color: “ILM-1” (z) or “ILM-2.” M.DSPL (Motion Display) To select the Motion Display mode. – “M.DSPL-SA” (z): to show moving patterns and spectrum analyzer. – “M.DSPL-ON”: to show moving patterns. – “M.DSPL-OFF”: to deactivate the Motion Display. 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)*2 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*2 (Regional) To set “REG-ON” or “REG-OFF” (z) (page 9). LPF*3 (Low Pass Filter) To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “LPF OFF” (z), “LPF125Hz” or “LPF 78Hz.” BTM (page 8) *1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When FM is received. *3 When the audio output is set to “SUB.”

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

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

AUX AUX Connecting cord* (not supplied)

* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

Adjust the volume level Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected audio device before playback. 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX” appears. “AUX FRONT 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 the select button repeatedly until “AUX” appears, and rotate the volume control dial to adjust the input level (–8 dB to +18 dB).

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

Skipping albums and discs

Location of controls

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

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

Press (1)/(2) (GP/ALBM –/+)

and release (hold for a moment).

within 2 seconds of first releasing.

then, press again within 2 seconds and hold.

DISC DSPL VOL To play

tracks in the changer in random order.

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.

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

SEEK/AMS OFF The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the unit.

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

MODE SOURCE Repeat and shuffle play

• 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 factoryset as shown below. To increase

Tip “SHUF ALL” will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD changers.

Rotary commander RM-X4S To decrease

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).

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

SEL MODE DSPL DSPL MODE SEL

Additional Information Precautions • If your car has been parked 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 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.

• 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 • 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 1/4 in) CDs.

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

MP3/WMA/AAC Folder (album) MP3/WMA/ AAC file (track)

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 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

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.

Cleaning the connectors

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.

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 5) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

1 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.

Back of the front panel

Notes • For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch. • Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device.

Remove the protection collar. 1 Detach the front panel (page 5). 2 Engage the release keys together with the protection collar.

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.

Orient the release keys as shown.

3 Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar.

Power amplifier section

1 Insert both release keys simultaneously until they click.

Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output: 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

Hook facing inwards.

2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications CD Player section Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

Tuner section FM Tuning range: FM1/FM2: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step) FM3: 65 – 74 MHz (at 30 kHz step) Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz 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 – 15,000 Hz

MW/LW Tuning range: MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz LW: 153 – 279 kHz Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz

Sensitivity: MW: 30 µV, LW: 40 µV General Outputs: Audio outputs terminal (front, sub/rear 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 jack (stereo mini jack) Tone 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 car battery (negative ground (earth)) Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 180 mm (7 1/8 × 2 × 7 1/8 in) (w/h/d) Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm (7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 1/2 in) (w/h/d) Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz) Supplied accessories: Card remote commander: RM-X151 Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Optional accessories/equipment: Rotary commander: RM-X4S BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord): RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX CD changer (6 discs): CDX-T70MX Source selector: XA-C40 AUX-IN selector: XA-300

Interface adaptor for iPod: XA-110IP 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.

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• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets. • Cushions made from paper. • VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink is used for printing the carton.

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 car 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. No beep sound. • The beep sound is canceled (page 11). • 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 car’s accessory power connector.

The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window. • The dimmer is set “DIM-ON” (page 11). • The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF). t Press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display appears. • The connectors are dirty (page 16). 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 4). DSO does not function. Depending on the type of car 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 14). • The disc format and file version are incompatible with this unit (For details, refer to page 4 and 14). 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”. t Set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 12) or press (SCRL) on the card remote commander. The sound skips. • Installation is not correct. t Install the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a sturdy part of the car. • Defective or dirty disc. The operation buttons do not function. The disc will not eject. Press the RESET button (page 4).

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 a car’s antenna (aerial) booster (only when your car has built-in FM/MW/LW antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass). • Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial). • The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up. t 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. t Set the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 6). Preset tuning is not possible. • Store the correct frequency in the memory. • The broadcast signal is too weak. Automatic tuning is not possible. • Setting of the local seek mode is not correct. t Tuning stops too frequently: Set “LOCAL-ON” (page 12). t Tuning does not stop at a station: Set “MONO-ON” (page 12). • The broadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning. During FM reception, the “ST” indication flashes. • Tune in the frequency accurately. • The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set “MONO-ON” (page 12). An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural. The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Set “MONO-OFF” (page 12).

RDS The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening. The station is non-TP or has weak signal. t Deactivate TA (page 9). No traffic announcements. • Activate TA (page 9). • The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. t Tune in another station. PTY displays “- - - - - - - -.” • The current station is not an RDS station. • RDS data has not been received. • The station does not specify the program type.

Error displays/Messages BLANK*1 Tracks have not been recorded on the MD.*2 t Play an MD with recorded tracks. ERROR*1 • The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.*2 t Clean or insert the disc correctly. • 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. 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 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 The unit will continue searching for available TP stations. NOT READ The disc information has not been read by the unit. t 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. t Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.

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OFFSET There may be an internal malfunction. t 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. t 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. t Press the RESET button (page 4). “ ” or “ ” During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further. “ ” The character cannot be displayed with the unit. *1 If an error occurs during playback of a CD 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.

OFF SOURCE ATT SEL MODE

DISC MODE OFF SOURCE DSPL VOL SEEK/AMS OFF