XR-CA665EE - Car stereo SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL XR-CA665EE SONY

FM/AM Cassette Car Stereo Operating Instructions

Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Cassette Player. You can enjoy its various features even more with: • Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*1. • CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*2 is played on a connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function). • Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X114 • Optional controller accessory Rotary commander RM-X4S *1 This unit works with Sony products only. *2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names. This information is recorded on the disc.

Location of controls

CE UR DS P DSO MO DE OP E L L SE N SO Refer to the pages listed for details.

a SOURCE (Power on/Tape/Radio/CD/ MD) button Selecting the source b SEL (select) button Selecting items. c Volume +/– button d Display window e SEEK +/– button Tape: Fast-forwarding, reversing a tape Automatic Music Sensor Radio: Tuning in stations automatically/finding a station manually. CD/MD: Skipping tracks/fast-forwarding, reversing a track. f DSPL (display mode change) button 8, 12, 17, 19 g OPEN button 7, 9 h DSO button 16 i ATT (attenuate) button 14 j MODE (o) button Changing the operation k SENS/BTM/MTL button 10, 11 l RESET button (located on the front side of the unit, behind the front panel) 7

m Number buttons 15, 17 Tape: (3): REP 10 (5): BL SKIP 10 (6): ATA 10 Radio: Storing the desired station on each number button. CD (MP3 files)/MD: (1): DISC – 17 (2): DISC + 17 (3): REP 18 (4): SHUF 18 MP3 files: (5): ALBM – 17 (6): ALBM + 17 n LIST button 12, 19, 20 o Z (eject) button (located on the front side of the unit, behind the front panel) 9 p OFF (Stop/Power off) button* 7, 9, 17 q Receptor for the card remote commander r EQ3 button 15, 16 * Warning when installing in a car without an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch After turning off the ignition, be sure to press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears. Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.

Card remote commander RM-X114

ATT The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit. a b c d e f g h i j k l

DSPL button MENU button* SOURCE button SEEK (+/–) buttons SOUND button OFF button VOL (+/–) buttons MODE button LIST button DISC/PRESET (+/–) buttons ENTER button ATT button

* Not available for this unit Note If the display disappears by pressing (OFF), it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a cassette tape is inserted to activate the unit first. Tip Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details on how to replace the batteries (page 21).

• If your car was parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. • If no power is being supplied to the unit, check the connections first. If everything is in order, check the fuse. • If no sound comes from the speakers of a 2speaker system, set the fader control to the centre position. • When a tape is played back for a long period, the cassette may become warm because of the built-in power amplifier. However, this is not a sign of malfunction.

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

• Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette, as any dirt or dust will contaminate the heads. • Keep cassettes away from equipment with built-in magnets such as speakers and amplifiers, as erasure or distortion on the recorded tape could occur. • Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremely cold temperatures, or moisture. • Slack in the tape may cause the tape to be caught in the machine. Before you insert the tape, use a pencil or similar object to turn the reel and take up any slack.

To maintain high quality sound Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or tapes.

• Distorted cassettes and loose labels can cause problems when inserting or ejecting tapes. Remove or replace loose labels.

• The sound may become distorted while playing the cassette. The cassette player head should be cleaned after each 50 hours of use. The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is not recommended except for long continuous play

The tape used for these cassettes is very thin and tends to stretch easily. Frequent playing and stopping of these tapes may cause them to become entangled in the cassette deck mechanism.

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

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

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

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

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

Press (OFF)*. Tape playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on).

Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel to the right, and gently pull out the left end of the front panel.

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

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Attaching the front panel Place hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.

Setting the clock The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08

Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.

B The hour indication flashes. 1 Press the volume +/– button to set the hour. to go forward

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

The minute indication flashes. 3 Press the volume +/– button to set the minute. to go forward

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

Fast-winding the tape

During playback, press and hold either side of (SEEK). Fast-forward

Listening to a tape 1

Press (OPEN) and insert a cassette. Playback starts automatically.

To start playback during fast-forwarding or rewinding, press (MODE) (o).

Locating a specific track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

Close the front panel.

If a cassette is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “FWD” or “REV” appears to start playback. FWD: The side facing up is played. REV: The side facing down is played. The side facing up is played.

During playback, press either side of (SEEK) momentarily for each track you want to skip. You can skip up to nine tracks at one time. To locate succeeding tracks

SEEK To locate preceding tracks Note The AMS function may not work when: – the blanks between tracks are shorter than 4 seconds. – there is noise between tracks. – there are long sections of low volume or quiet sections.

The side facing down is played.

Playing a tape in various functions You can play the tape in various functions: • REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track. • BL SKIP (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than 8 seconds. • ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on the tuner automatically when fast-winding the tape. • MTL (Metal) lets you play a metal or CrO2 tape. During tape playback, press the desired function button repeatedly until “ON” in the display appears. Function buttons (3): REP (5): BL SKIP (6): ATA

(SENS): MTL Radio The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3*, AM1 and AM2). Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. * FM3 tuning range is 65 to 74 MHz (at 30 kHz step).

Storing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals within the selected band, and stores them in the order of their frequency.

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio.

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

Press (SENS) (BTM) for 2 seconds. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Example: ATA function

ATA function starts. To return to normal play mode, select “OFF.”

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

Receiving the stored stations 1

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio.

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on which the desired station is stored.

If FM stereo reception is poor — Monaural Mode During radio reception, press (SENS) repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears. “MONO” indicator is displayed.

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

Press either side of (SEEK) to search for the station (automatic tuning). Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat until the desired station is received. Local Seek Mode:

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SENS) repeatedly until “LOCAL-ON” appears. “LCL” indicator is displayed.

Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in. To cancel the local seek mode, select “LOCALOFF.” Tip If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK) to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

The sound improves, but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears). To return to normal play mode, select “MONOOFF.” Tip If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to “OFF” (page 16).

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

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio.

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in the station that you want to store.

Press the desired number button ((1) to (6)) for 2 seconds until “MEM” appears. The number button indication appears in the display.

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

Storing station names — Station Memo You can assign a name to each radio station and store it in memory. The name of the station currently tuned in appears in the display. You can assign a name using up to 8 characters for a station.

Tune in a station whose name you want to store.

Press (LIST) for 2 seconds.

Enter the characters.

Erasing the station name

Press (LIST) for 2 seconds.

Press the volume +/– button repeatedly to select the station name you want to erase.

Press (SEL) for 2 seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 3 to 4 if you want to erase other names.

Press (LIST) for 2 seconds. The unit returns to normal radio reception mode.

Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds. The stored names will appear.

Note If you have already erased all of the station names, “NO DATA” appears in step 4.

1 Press the volume +/– button to select the desired character.

A y B y C ... y 0 y 1 y 2 ... y + y – y * ... y *1 y A *1 (blank space)

2 Press (SEL) after locating the desired character. The next character flashes.

Tuning in a station through a list — List-up

During radio reception, press (LIST) momentarily. The frequency or the name assigned to the current station appears in the display.

Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the desired station. If no name is assigned to the selected station, the frequency appears in the display.

Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in the desired station.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire name.

” to correct or erase a

By rotating the control

Other Functions You can also control the unit with a rotary commander (optional). SEEK/AMS control

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

Rotate and release to:

– Locate the beginning of tracks on the tape. – Tune in stations automatically. – Skip tracks on the disc.*1 Rotate, hold, and release to:

– Fast-wind the tape. – Find a station manually. – Fast-forward/reverse a track.*1

SEL MODE DSPL Tip To start playback while fast-winding the tape, press (MODE).

DSPL MODE SEL By pushing in and rotating the control By pressing buttons (ATT) (SEL) (MODE) PRESET/DISC control OFF

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Stop playback or radio reception/Power off

Change the display item

Push in and rotate the control to:

– Receive preset stations. – Change discs during CD (MD) playback*1. During playback of a CD containing MP3 files*3 Push in and repeat rotating quickly to:

– Change discs one by one. Push in, then rotate and hold to:

– Change albums. *1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is connected. *2 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch, after turning off the ignition, be sure to press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears. *3 Available only when optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function is connected.

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

Adjusting the balance and fader

You can adjust the balance and fader.

Press (SEL) repeatedly until “BAL” or “FAD” appears. Each time you press (SEL), the item changes as follows: LOW* t MID* t HI* t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear)

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

* When EQ3 is activated (page 15).

Press the volume +/– button to adjust the selected item.

Note Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.

Quickly attenuating the sound Press (SEL) for 2 seconds while pushing the VOL control.

Press (ATT). After “ATT-ON” momentarily appears, the “ATT” appears in the display. To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again. Tip When the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone ATT function).

Changing the sound and display settings — Menu The following items can be set:

SET (Set Up) • A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)* (page 17). • M.DSPL (Motion Display) — to select the Motion Display mode from “1,” “2,” and “OFF.” – Select “1” to show decoration patterns in the display and activate Demo display. – Select “2” to show decoration patterns in the display and deactivate Demo display. – Select “OFF” to deactivate the Motion Display. • BEEP — to turn the beeps on or off.

Setting the equalizer (EQ3) You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEWAGE, ROCK, CUSTOM, and OFF (equalizer OFF)). You can store a different equalizer setting for each source.

Selecting the equalizer curve

Press (SOURCE) to select a source (Radio, Tape, CD or MD).

Press (EQ3) repeatedly until the desired equalizer curve. Each time you press (EQ3), the item changes.

Selecting the desired item Press (SEL) and the desired preset number button simultaneously. (SEL) + (3): A.SCRL*

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(SEL) + (4): M.DSPL (SEL) + (6): BEEP * When no CD or MD is playing, this item will not appear.

After the mode setting completed, the display returns to normal play mode. Note The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

To cancel the item, press (SEL) and the preset number button simultaneously again.

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

Press (SOURCE) to select a source (Radio, Tape, CD or MD).

Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the desired equalizer curve.

Adjusting the equalizer curve. 1 Press (SEL) repeatedly to select the desired tone range. Each time you press (SEL), the tone range changes. LOW t MID t HI (t BAL t FAD)

Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO) If your speakers are installed into the lower part of the doors, the sound will come from below and may not be clear. The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) function creates a more ambient sound as if there were speakers above the dashboard (virtual speakers). You can store the DSO setting for each source. DSO mode and image of virtual speakers

2 Press the volume +/– button repeatedly to adjust to the desired volume level. The volume level is adjustable by 1 dB steps from –10 dB to +10 dB.

3 Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press (SEL) for 2 seconds. After 3 seconds, the display returns to normal play mode. Note When EQ3 is set to “OFF,” you cannot adjust the equalizer settings.

Press (SOURCE) to select a source (Radio, Tape, CD or MD).

Press (DSO) repeatedly until the desired DSO setting appears. Each time you press (DSO), the DSO setting changes.

To cancel the DSO function, select “OFF.” Notes • Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable affect. • If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to “OFF.”

CD/MD Unit (optional) This unit can control external CD/MD units (optional). If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function and the CUSTOM FILE function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc. If you connect MP3 playable CD units (e.g. MP3 CD changer), you can play MP3 files; compressed audio files with quality of sound.

Cautions when connecting MGS-X1 and MD unit(s) This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit. • When you want to play MGS-X1, press (SOURCE) to select “MS” or “MD.” If “MS” appears in the source display, MGS-X1 starts to play. If “MD” appears in the source display, press (MODE) to select “MS,” to start playback. • When you want to play an MD unit, press (SOURCE) to select “MD” or “MS.” If your desired MD unit appears in the source display, it starts to play. If “MS” or another MD unit appears in the source display, press (MODE) to select your desired MD unit, to start playback.

Display items Playing a CD or MD 1

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select “CD” or “MD (MS*).”

Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired unit appears. CD/MD playback starts.

When the disc/album/track changes, any prerecorded title*1 of the new disc/album/track is automatically displayed (if the Auto Scroll function is set to “ON,” names exceeding 8 characters will be scrolled (page 15)). Source

* MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1

Skip discs – Disc selection

Skip albums – album selection

Skip tracks – Automatic Music Sensor

(SEEK) (./>) [once for each track]

Fast-forward/ reverse – Manual Search

(SEEK) (m/M) [hold to desired point]

When the last file on the disc is over

The file number indication returns to “1,” and playback restarts from the first file of the disc. Notes • If a disc with no MP3 files (tracks) is inserted, “CD” appears in the disc type display to start playback but there will be no sound. • Before playing a track, this unit reads all track and album information on the disc. Depending on the track structure, it may take more than a minute before play begins. During this time, “READ” is displayed. Please wait for play to start automatically when the reading is complete.

*1 When pressing (DSPL), “NO NAME” indicates that there is no disc name, album name, or track name, and “NO ID3” indicates that there is no ID3 tag. *2 While displaying an ID3 tag, the album number does not appear. *3 If the disc has been labelled by this unit using the CUSTOM FILE function, Disc Memo is displayed preferentially. *4 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name. *5 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

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Notes • Some characters cannot be displayed. Characters and signs which cannot be displayed appear as “ *.” • For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very many characters, information may not scroll. • This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of a CD TEXT disc. Tip When A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) is set to “OFF” and the disc/album/track name is changed, the disc/album/ track name does not scroll.

Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play You can select: • REP-TRACK — to repeat a track. • REP-ALBM* — to repeat an album. • REP-DISC — to repeat a disc. * Available only when optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function is connected.

During playback, press (3) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display. Repeat Play starts. To return to normal play mode, select “REPOFF.”

Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play You can select: • SHUF-ALBM*1 — to play the albums in the current optional CD unit with the MP3 data control function in random order. • SHUF-DISC — to play the tracks on the current disc in random order. • SHUF-CHGR — to play the tracks in the current optional CD (MD) unit in random order. • SHUF-ALL*2 — to play all the tracks in all the connected CD (MD) units in random order. *1 Available only when optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function is connected. *2 Available only when two or more optional CD (MD) units are connected.

During playback, press (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display. Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play mode, select “SHUFOFF.” Note “SHUF-ALL” will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD units.

Labelling a CD — Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function) You can label each disc with a custom name (Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name (page 20).

Start playing the disc you want to label in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function. Press (LIST) for 2 seconds.

The unit will repeat the disc during the labelling procedure.

(DSPL) during CD/CD TEXT disc playback

Erasing the Disc Memo

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select “CD.”

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD unit storing the Disc Memo.

Press (LIST) for 2 seconds.

Press the volume +/– button repeatedly to select the disc name you want to erase.

Press (SEL) for 2 seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.

Press (LIST) for 2 seconds. The unit returns to normal play mode.

Enter the characters. 1 Press the volume +/– button to select the desired character.

2 Press (SEL) after locating the desired character. The next character flashes.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire name.

Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds. The stored names will appear.

Notes • When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased, the original CD TEXT information is displayed. • If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase, try selecting a different CD unit in step 2. • If you have already erased all of the Disc Memo, the unit returns to normal CD play mode in step 4.

To return to normal play mode, press (LIST) for 2 seconds.

Tips • Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a name. • You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM FILE function if that unit is connected along with a CD unit that has the function. The Disc Memo will be stored in the memory of the CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function. Note REP-TRACK/SHUF play is suspended until the Name Edit is complete.

Locating a disc by name — List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT/ CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit) You can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names*1 or for CD TEXT discs*2. *1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you assign a name for a CD (page 19) or an MD. *2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD TEXT function.

Press (LIST) momentarily. The name assigned to the current disc appears in the display.

Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the desired disc.

Press either side of (SEEK) to play the disc.

Notes • Once a disc name has been displayed for 5 seconds, the display goes back to its normal playback mode. • The track names are not displayed during MD playback. • If there are no discs in the magazine,“NO DISC” appears in the display. • If a disc has not been assigned a custom file,“NO NAME” appears in the display. • If the disc information has not been read by the unit, “NOT READ” appears in the display. To load the disc, first press the number button, then choose the disc that has not been loaded. • The information appears only in upper cases. There are also some letters which cannot be displayed (during MD playback).

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

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

Cleaning the connectors

Replacing the lithium battery

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 7) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Under normal conditions, batteries 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.

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.

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

WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

Remove the protection collar. 1 Detach the front panel (page 7). 2 Engage the release keys together with the protection collar. 3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Orient the release key correctly.

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

Remove the unit. 1 Insert both release keys together until they click.

Face the hook inwards.

Specifications Cassette Player section

Tape track Wow and flutter Frequency response Signal-to-noise ratio

FM1/FM2: 87.5 – 108 MHz (at 50 kHz step) FM3: 65 – 74 MHz (at 30 kHz step) Aerial terminal External 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

Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensions Mass Supplied accessories

Optional accessories

AM Tuning range Aerial terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity

531 – 1,602 kHz External aerial connector 10.7 MHz/450 kHz

30 µV Power amplifier section Outputs Speaker impedance Maximum power output

Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) 4 – 8 ohms 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

Audio outputs (rear) Power aerial relay control lead Power amplifier control lead Telephone ATT control terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Remote controller input terminal Aerial input terminal Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD) High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD) 12 V DC car battery (negative earth) Approx. 178 × 50 × 180 mm (w/h/d) Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm (w/h/d) Approx. 1.2 kg Card remote commander RM-X114 Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1) 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, CDX-656X CD changer (6 discs) CDX-T70MX, CDX-T69X MD changer (6 discs) MDX-66XLP MG-MS System-up Player MGS-X1 DVD changer DVX-100S Source selector XA-C30 AUX-IN Selector XA-300

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.

• Press the volume + button to adjust the volume. • Cancel the ATT function. • Set the fader control to the centre position for a 2-speaker system. The contents of the memory have been erased.

• The RESET button has been pressed. t Store again into the memory. • The power cord or battery has been disconnected. • The power connecting cord is not connected properly. No beep sound.

• The beep sound is cancelled (page 15). • An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier. The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window.

• The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF). t Press and hold (OFF) again until the display appears. • Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the connectors” (page 21) for details. Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes noise when the ignition key is in the ON, ACC, or OFF position.

The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s accessory power connector. No power is being supplied to the unit.

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

The car does not have an ACC position. The power aerial does not extend.

The power aerial does not have a relay box.

Tape playback The sound is distorted.

The tape head is contaminated. t Clean the head with a commercially available dry-tape cleaning cassette. The AMS does not operate correctly.

• There is noise in the space between tracks. • A blank space is too short (less than 4 seconds). • A long pause, or a passage of low frequencies or very low sound level is treated as a blank space.

Radio reception Preset tuning is not possible.

• Store the correct frequency in the memory. • The broadcast signal is too weak. The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises.

• Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s aerial booster. (Only when your car has built-in FM/AM aerial in the rear/side glass.) • Check the connection of the car aerial. • The auto aerial will not go up. t Check the connection of the power 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 16). Automatic tuning is not possible.

• The local seek mode is set to “ON.” t Set the local seek mode to “OFF” (page 11). • The broadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning. The “ST” indication flashes.

• Tune in the frequency accurately. • The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set to the monaural reception mode (page 11). A programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Cancel monaural reception mode (page 11).

CD/MD playback The sound skips.

Dirty or defective disc.

*1 When 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.

Error displays/Messages Error displays (For this unit and optional CD/MD changers)

The following indications will flash for about 5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard. BLANK*1

No tracks have been recorded on an MD.*2 t Play an MD with recorded tracks on it. ERROR*1 2

• A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.* t Clean or insert the CD correctly. • An MD does not playback because of some problem.*2 t Insert another MD. • A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem. t Insert another CD/MD.

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

The Local Seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 11). “ ” or “ ” You have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

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

HI TEMP The ambient temperature is more than 50°C. t Wait until the temperature goes down below 50°C.

NO DISC No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit. t Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.

NO MAG The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/ MD unit. t Insert the magazine in the CD/MD unit.

NO MUSIC A CD which is not a music file is inserted in the MP3 playable CD unit. t Insert a music CD in the MP3 playable CD unit.

NOT READY The lid of the MD unit is open or the MDs are not inserted properly. t Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.

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.

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

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