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4-153-060-41(1) CDX-GT64UIW FM/AM Compact Disc Player2 Warning ZAPPIN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car for safety. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/ connections manual. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. For the State of California, USA only Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate The “HD Radio Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a Sony HD Radio

tuner (sold separately). For HD Radio

tuner operation, please refer to the HD Radio

tuner Operating Instructions. HD Radio

• and the HD Radio Ready logo are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. 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 XM Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc. Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.3 Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 19). 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. Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.4 Table of Contents Getting Started Playable discs on this unit p. 6
• Resetting the unit p. 6
• Canceling the DEMO mode p. 6
• Preparing the card remote commander p. 6
• Setting the clock p. 6
• Detaching the front panel p. 7
• Attaching the front panel p. 7
• Location of controls and basic operations Main unit p. 8
• Card remote commander RM-X151 p. 10
• Searching for a track p. 11
• Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer p. 11
• Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™ p. 12
• Radio Storing and receiving stations p. 12
• Storing automatically — BTM p. 12
• Storing manually p. 12
• Receiving the stored stations p. 12
• Tuning automatically p. 12
• RDS p. 13
• Overview p. 13
• Selecting PTY p. 13
• Setting CT p. 13

• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players

• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files6 Getting Started Playable discs on this unit This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files (page 20)). 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 (page 7) and press the RESET button (page 8) with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen. Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. Canceling the DEMO mode You can cancel the demonstration display which appears during turning off. 1 Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. 2 Press the select button repeatedly until “DEMO” appears. 3 Rotate the control dial to select “DEMO-OFF.” 4 Press and hold the select button. The setup is complete and the display returns to normal reception/play mode. Preparing the card remote commander Remove the insulation film. Tip For how to replace the battery, see page 21. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. 1 Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. 2 Press the select button repeatedly until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears. 3 Press (SEEK) +. The hour indication flashes. 4 Rotate the control dial to set the hour and minute. To move the digital indication, press (SEEK)

5 After setting the minute, press the select button. The setup is complete and the clock starts. To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press (DSPL) again to return to the previous display. Tip You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 13). Type of discs Label on the disc CD-DA MP3 WMA AAC7 Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. 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. 1 Press (OFF). The unit is turned off. 2 Press (OPEN). The front panel is flipped down. 3 Slide the front panel to the right, then gently pull out the left end of the front panel.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.• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged. 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. Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.8 Location of controls and basic operations Main unit Front panel removed This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages. A OFF button To turn off; stop the source. B (BACK) button page 11 To return to the previous display. C SOURCE button*

To turn on; change the source (Radio/CD/ USB/AUX). D ZAP button page 12 To enter ZAPPIN™ mode. E Control dial/select button page 18 To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items (press and rotate). F Receptor for the card remote commander G Display window H OPEN button page 7, 14 I USB connector page 14, 16 To connect to the USB device. OFF SOURCE MODE ZAP SEEK SEEK PTY DSPL OPEN

J SEEK +/– buttons CD/USB: 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). K MODE button*

page 12, 16, 17 Press to select the radio band (FM/AM)/ select the play mode of iPod. Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger control. L (BROWSE) button page 11 To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.

button page 13 To select PTY in RDS. N Number buttons CD/USB: (1)/(2): ALBUM –/+ (during MP3/WMA/ AAC playback) To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold). (3): REP*

page 14, 15, 17 (4): SHUF page 14, 15, 17 (5): DM+ Improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3. To activate the DM+ function, set “ON.” To cancel, set “OFF.” (6): PAUSE To pause playback. To cancel, press again. Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). O DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button page 13, 14, 15, 17 To change display items (press); scroll the display item (press and hold). P AUX input jack page 19 To connect a portable audio device. Q RESET button page 6 R Z (eject) button To eject the disc. S Disc slot Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts. *1 If an HD Radio tuner or SAT tuner is connected: when (SOURCE) is pressed, the connected device (“HD,” “XM” or “SR”) will appear in the display. Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can switch the HD Radio tuner band or SAT tuner band. *2 When the SAT tuner is connected. *3 This button has a tactile dot. Note When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB devices disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.10 Card remote commander RM-X151 Remove the insulation film before use (page 6). A OFF button To turn off; stop the source. B SOURCE button*

To turn on; change the source (Radio/CD/ USB/AUX). C < (.)/, (>) buttons To control radio/CD/USB, the same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by

/– button To adjust volume. F ATT (attenuate) button To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again. G SEL (select) button The same as the select button on the unit. H MODE button*

Press to select the radio band (FM/AM)/ select the play mode of iPod. Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger control. I M (+)/m (–) buttons To control CD/USB, the same as (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by M m. J SCRL (scroll) button To scroll the display item. K Number buttons To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). *1 If an HD Radio tuner or SAT tuner is connected: when (SOURCE) is pressed, the connected device (“HD,” “XM” or “SR”) will appear in the display. Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can switch the HD Radio tuner band or SAT tuner band. *2 This button has a tactile dot. 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. OFF DSPL SCRL SEL SOURCE MODE

Searching for a track Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer You can search for a track in a CD or USB device easily by category. 1 Press (BROWSE). The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears. 2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired search category, then press it to confirm. 3 Repeat step 2 until the desired track is selected.Playback starts.To return to the previous displayPress (BACK).To exit the Quick-BrowZer modePress (BROWSE). Note When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/shuffle setting is canceled. Searching by skip items — Jump mode When many items are in a category, you can search the desired item quickly. 1 Press (SEEK ) + in Quick-BrowZer mode. The following display appears.A Current item numberB Total item number in the current layerThen the item name will appear.2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired item, or one near the desired item.It skips in steps of 10% of the total item number.3 Press the select button.The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer mode and the selected item appears.4 Rotate the control dial to select the desired item and press it.Playback starts if the selected item is a track.To cancel Jump modePress (BACK) or (SEEK) –. (BROWSE)Control dial/select button (BACK)SEEK +/–12 Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™ While playing back short track passages in a CD or USB device in sequence, you can search for a track you want to listen to. ZAPPIN mode is suitable for searching for a track in shuffle or shuffle repeat mode. 1 Press (ZAP) during playback. After “ZAPPIN” appears in the display, playback starts from a passage of the next track.The passage is played for the set time, then a click sounds and the next passage starts. 2 Press the select button or (ZAP) when a track you want to listen is played back.The track that you select returns to normal play mode from the beginning.To search a track by ZAPPIN mode again, repeat steps 1 and 2. Tips

• You can select the playback time from about 6 seconds/9 seconds/30 seconds (page 19).You cannot select the passage of the track to playback.
• Press (SEEK) +/– or (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) in ZAPPIN mode to skip a track or album.• Pressing (BACK) also confirms a track to playback. Radio Storing and receiving stations Caution When tuning in stations while driving, 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. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2. 2 Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. 3 Press the select button 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 manually 1 While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until “MEM” appears. Note If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be replaced. Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to (6)). Tuning automatically 1 Select the band, then press (SEEK) +/– to search for the station.Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received. Tip If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold ( SEEK) +/– to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) +/– repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning). (BACK)Select button ZAP ZAP

The part of each track to playback in ZAPPIN mode.Track13 RDS 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 Program service name, Clock, Frequency*, Preset number

• While receiving the RDS station, “ *” is displayed on the left of the frequency indication.To change display items , press (DSPL)

RDS services This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows: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. 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 Notes• You cannot use this function in countries/regions where no PTY data is available.• You may receive a different radio program from the one you select. Setting CT 1 Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 18). 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.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. NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS (Sports), TALK (Talk), ROCK (Rock), CLS ROCK (Classic Rock), ADLT HIT (Adult Hits), SOFT RCK (Soft Rock), TOP 40 (Top 40), COUNTRY (Country), OLDIES (Oldies), SOFT (Soft), NOSTALGA (Nostalgia), JAZZ (Jazz), CLASSICL (Classical), R AND B (Rhythm and Blues), SOFT R B (Soft Rhythm and Blues), LANGUAGE (Foreign Language), REL MUSC (Religious Music), REL TALK (Religious Talk), PERSNLTY (Personality), PUBLIC (Public), COLLEGE (College), WEATHER (Weather)14

Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock*1 The information of a CD TEXT, MP3/WMA/AAC is displayed.*2 Album number is displayed only when the album is changed. To change display items B, press (DSPL). Tip Displayed items may differ depending on model, disc type, recording format and settings. Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.* When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF” or “SHUF OFF.” USB devices For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site.• MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used.• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) and AAC (.m4a).• Backup of data in a USB device is recommended. Note Connect the USB device after starting the engine.Depending on the USB device, malfunction or damage may occur if it is connected before starting the engine. Playing back a USB device 1 Slide the USB cover. 2 Connect the USB device to the USB connector.When using a cable, use the one supplied with the USB device to connect.Playback starts.If a USB device is already connected, to start playback, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “USB” appears.Press (OFF) to stop playback.Select To play TRACK track repeatedly. ALBUM* album repeatedly.SHUF ALBUM* album in random order.SHUF DISC disc in random order. Support site http://esupport.sony.com http://www.xplodsony.com/15 Removing the USB device 1 Stop the USB device playback. 2 Remove the USB device. If you remove your USB device during playback, data in the USB device may be damaged. Notes• Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose connection.• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.• This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub. Display items A Source B Track name, Artist name, Album number*, Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock

• Album number is displayed only when the album is changed. To change display items B, press (DSPL). Notes• Displayed items will differ, depending on the USB device, recorded format and settings. For details, visit the support site.• The maximum number of displayable data is as follows.– folders (albums): 128– files (tracks) per folder: 500• Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as malfunction may result.• It may take time for playback to begin, depending on the amount of recorded data.• DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not be played.• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.• Playback of the following MP3/WMA/AAC files is not supported.– lossless compression– copyright-protected Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete. To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF” or “SHUF OFF. ” Select To play TRACK track repeatedly. ALBUM album repeatedly. SHUF ALBUM album in random order. SHUF DEVICE device in random order.16 iPod For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see “About iPod” on page 20 or visit the support site.In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a general reference for the iPod functions on the iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. Playing back iPod Before connecting the iPod, turn down the volume of the unit. 1 Slide the USB cover. 2 Connect the iPod to the USB connector via the dock connector to USB cable.The iPod will turn on automatically, and the display will appear on the iPod screen as below.* Tip We recommend the RC-100IP USB cable (not supplied) to connect the dock connector.The tracks on the iPod start playing automatically from the point last played.If an iPod is already connected, to start playback press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “USB” appears. (“IPD” appears in the display when iPod is recognized.)* In the case of an iPod touch or iPhone being connected, or that the iPod was last played back using passenger control, the logo will not appear on the screen. 3 Press (MODE) to select the play mode. The mode changes as follows: RESUMING t ALBUM t TRACK t PODCAST* t GENRE t PLAYLIST t ARTIST* May not appear depending on iPod setting. 4 Adjust the volume. Press (OFF) to stop playback. Removing the iPod 1 Stop the iPod playback.2 Remove the iPod.Caution for iPhoneWhen you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone volume is controlled by iPhone itself. In order to avoid sudden loud sound after a call, do not increase the volume on the unit during a telephone call.Notes• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the iPod, otherwise data may be damaged.• This unit cannot recognize iPod via a USB hub. Tips
• When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position, and the unit is on, the iPod will be recharged.• If the iPod is disconnected during playback, “NO DEV” appears in the display of the unit. Resuming mode When the iPod is connected to the dock connector, the mode of this unit changes to resuming mode and playback starts in the mode set by the iPod.In resuming mode, the following buttons do not function.– (3) (REP)– (4) (SHUF) Support site http://esupport.sony.comhttp://www.xplodsony.com/

U17 Display items A Source (iPod) indicationB Track name, Artist name, Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock To change display items B, press (DSPL). Tip When album/podcast/genre/artist/playlist is changed, its item number appears momentarily. Note Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed correctly. Setting the play mode 1 During playback, press (MODE). The mode changes as follows: ALBUM t TRACK t PODCAST* t GENRE t PLAYLIST t ARTIST

• May not appear depending on iPod setting. Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playlists and artists Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF” or “SHUF OFF.” Operating an iPod directly — Passenger control You can operate an iPod connected to the dock connector directly. 1 During playback, press and hold (MODE).“MODE IPOD” appears and you will be able to operate the iPod directly.To change the display itemPress (DSPL).The display items change as follows: Track name t Artist name t Album name t MODE IPOD t ClockTo exit the passenger controlPress and hold (MODE).Then “MODE AUDIO” will appear and the play mode will change to “RESUMING.”Notes• The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.• If this mode is canceled, the repeat setting will be turned off.To Press Skip (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) [press once for each]Skip continuously(1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) [hold to desired point]Select To play TRACK track repeatedly. ALBUM album repeatedly. PODCAST podcast repeatedly. ARTIST artist repeatedly. PLAYLIST playlist repeatedly. GENRE genre repeatedly.SHUF ALBUM album in random order.SHUF PODCAST podcast in random order.SHUF ARTIST artist in random order.SHUF PLAYLIST playlist in random order.SHUF GENRE genre in random order.SHUF DEVICE device in random order.18 Other functions Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound characteristics 1 Press the select button repeatedly until the desired item appears. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the selected item. 3 Press (BACK). The setting is complete and the display returns to normal reception/play mode. The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3 “CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings. 1 Select a source, then press the select button repeatedly to select “EQ3.” 2 Rotate the control dial to select “CUSTOM.” 3 Press the select button repeatedly until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears. 4 Rotate the control dial to adjust the selected item. The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from –10 dB to +10 dB. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold the select button before the setting is complete. 5 Press (BACK). The setting is complete and the display returns to normal reception/play mode. Tip Other equalizer types are also adjustable. Adjusting setup items — SET 1 Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. 2 Press the select button repeatedly until the desired item appears. 3 Rotate the control dial to select the setting (example “ON” or “OFF”). 4 Press and hold the select button. The setup is complete and the display returns to normal reception/play mode. Note Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting. The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): EQ3 Selects an equalizer curve from 7 music types (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF). DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) Creates a more ambient sound field. To select the DSO mode: “1,” “2,” “3” or “OFF.” The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect. LOW*

(page 18) BAL (Balance) Adjusts the sound balance between the left and right speakers. FAD (Fader) Adjusts the relative level between the front and rear speakers. SUB*

(AUX level) Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” – “–8 dB.” This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources. *1 When EQ3 is activated.*2 “ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 21 steps.*3 When AUX source is activated (page 19). CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 6) CT (Clock Time) Activates the CT function: “ON,” “OFF” (page 13).19 *1 When the unit is turned off.*2 When FM is received. 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.

• 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. After that, “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 Adjust the input level (page 18). BEEP Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.” AUX-A*

(AUX Audio) Activates the AUX source display: “ON,” “OFF” (page 19). AUTO OFF Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: “NO,” “30S (Seconds),” “30M (Minutes),” “60M (Minutes).” DEMO (Demonstration) Activates the demonstration: “ON,” “OFF.” DIMMER Changes the display brightness. – “AT”: to dim the display automatically when you turn lights on. (Available only when the illumination control lead is connected.) – “ON”: to dim the display. – “OFF”: deactivate the dimmer. CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast of the display. The contrast level is adjustable in 7 steps. ILLUMI (Illumination) Changes the illumination color: “ILLUMI-1,” “ILLUMI-2.” M.DSPL (Motion Display) Selects the Motion Display mode. – “SA”: to show moving patterns and spectrum analyzer. – “ON”: to show moving patterns. – “OFF”: to deactivate the Motion Display. A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) Scrolls long items automatically: “ON,” “OFF.” LOCAL (Local Seek Mode) – “ON”: to only tune into stations with stronger signals. – “OFF”: to tune normal reception. MONO*

(Monaural Mode) Selects monaural reception mode to improve poor FM reception: “ON,” “OFF.” ZAP.TIME (Zappin Time) Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN function. – “ZAP.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds),” “ZAP.TIME-2 (about 9 seconds),” “ZAP.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds).” LPF (Low Pass Filter) Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “OFF,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz.” LPF NORM/REV (Low Pass Filter Normal/ Reverse) Selects the subwoofer phase: “NORM,” “REV.” HPF (High Pass Filter) Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency: “OFF,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz.” LOUD (Loudness) Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low volume levels: “ON,” “OFF.” BTM (page 12) AUX Connecting cord* (not supplied)20 Additional Information Precautions

• Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been parked in direct sunlight.

• Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically. Moisture condensation Should moisture condensation occur inside the unit, remove the disc and wait for about an hour for it to dry out; otherwise the unit will not operate properly. To maintain high sound quality Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs. Notes on discs

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.

• Before playing, wipe the discs with a cleaning cloth from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners.

• This unit is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this unit.

• Discs that this unit CANNOT play – Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or paper attached. Doing so may cause a malfunction, or may ruin the disc. – Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star). Attempting to do so may damage the unit. –8 cm (3

/4 in) discs. Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

• The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only) – folders (albums): 150 (including root folder) – files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than 300 if folder/file names contain many characters) – displayable characters for a folder/file name: 32 (Joliet)/64 (Romeo)

• If the multi-session disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is recognized as a CD-DA disc, and other sessions are not played back.

• Discs that this unit CANNOT play – CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality. – CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible recording device. – CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly. – CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or multi-session. Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files About iPod

• You can connect to the following iPod models. Update your iPod devices to the latest software before use. Made for – iPod touch – iPod touch (2nd generation) – iPod classic – iPod classic (120GB) – iPod with video* – iPod nano (4th generation) – iPod nano (3rd generation) – iPod nano (2nd generation) – iPod nano (1st generation)* Works with – iPhone – iPhone 3G
• Passenger control is not available for iPod nano (1st generation) or iPod with video.
• “Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

• “Works with iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

• Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Folder (album)MP3/WMA/AAC file (track)MP3/WMA/AAC21 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. Cleaning the connectors The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 7) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.Notes• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch.• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device.

WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire. Fuse (10 A)Main unitBack of the front panel22 Removing the unit 1 Remove the protection collar. 1 Detach the front panel (page 7).2 Pinch both edges of the protection collar, then pull it out. 2 Remove the unit. 1 Insert both release keys simultaneously until they click.2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.3 Slide the unit out of the mounting. Specifications Tuner section

Tuning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHzAntenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connectorIntermediate frequency: 150 kHzUsable sensitivity: 10 dBfSelectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHzSignal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono)Separation: 40 dB at 1 kHzFrequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHzAntenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connectorIntermediate frequency: 25 kHzSensitivity: 26 µV CD Player section Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dBFrequency response: 10 – 20,000 HzWow and flutter: Below measurable limit USB Player section Interface: USB (Full-speed)Maximum current: 500mA Power amplifier section Output: 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)Subwoofer output terminal (mono)Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminalPower amplifier control terminalInputs: BUS control input terminalBUS audio input terminalRemote controller input terminalAntenna (aerial) input terminalTelephone ATT control terminalIllumination control terminalAUX input jack (stereo mini jack)USB signal input connectorTone 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)) Hook facing inwards.CEA2006 StandardPower Output: 17 Watts RMS 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 82 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

4 at23 Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 182 mm

/4 × 2 /8 × 6 /2 in) (w/h/d)Mass: Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz)Supplied accessories: Card remote commander: RM-X151 Parts for installation and connections (1 set)Optional accessories/equipment: BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord): RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)Source selector: XA-C40AUX-IN selector: XA-300USB connection cable for iPod: RC-100IPHD Radio™ tuner: XT-100HD Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. 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. If the problem is not solved, visit the following support site.

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.• Packaging cushions are made from paper. General No power is being supplied to the unit.• Check the connection or 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 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.No beep sound.• The beep sound is canceled (page 19).• 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 or it 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.During playback or reception, demonstration mode starts.If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with “DEMO-ON” set, demonstration mode starts.t Set “DEMO-OFF” (page 19).The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window.• The dimmer is set “DIMMER-ON” (page 19).
• 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 21). continue to next page t Support site http://esupport.sony.com http://www.xplodsony.com/24 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. DSO does not function.

• Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable effect. Radio reception The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises.

• The connection is not correct. tConnect 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/AM antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass). tCheck the connection of the car antenna (aerial). tIf the auto antenna (aerial) will not go up, check the connection of the power antenna (aerial) control lead. tWhen the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises. Set the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 18). 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 19). tTuning does not stop at a station: Set “LOCAL-OFF” (page 19).

• 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 19). An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural. The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Set “MONO-OFF” (page 19). RDS PTY displays “- - - - - - - -.”

• The current station is not an RDS station.

• RDS data has not been received.

• The station does not specify the program type. CD 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 20). MP3/WMA/AAC files cannot be played back. The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA/AAC format and version. For details on playable discs and formats, visit the support site. 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 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 19). t Press and hold (DSPL) (SCRL). 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 6). USB playback You cannot play back items via a USB hub. This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub. Cannot play back items. A USB device does not work. t Reconnect it. The USB device takes longer to play back. The USB device contains files with a complicated tree structure. A beep sounds. During playback, the USB device has been disconnected. t Before disconnecting a USB device, make sure to stop playback first for data protection. The sound is intermittent. The sound may be intermittent at a high-bit-rate of more than 320 kbps.25 Error displays/Messages 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. CHECKING The unit is confirming the connection of a USB device. tWait until confirming the connection is finished. ERROR

• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down. 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.

• USB device was not automatically recognized. t Reconnect it again.

• Press Z to remove the disc. FAILURE (Illuminates until any button is pressed.) The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. tSee the installation/connections manual of this model to check the connection. FAILURE (Illuminates for about 1 second.) When the SAT tuner is connected, storing an SAT radio channel into a preset failed. tBe sure to receive the channel that you want to store, then try it again. HUB NO SUPRT (HUB Not Support) USB hub is not supported on this unit. L. SEEK +/– The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning. NO DEV (No Device) (SOURCE) is selected without a USB device connected. A USB device or a USB cable has been disconnected during playback. tBe sure to connect a USB device and USB cable. NO MUSIC The disc or USB device does not contain a music file. tInsert a music CD in this unit. tConnect a USB device with a music file in it. NO NAME A disc/album/artist/track name is not written in the track. OFFSET There may be an internal malfunction. tCheck the connection. If the error indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. OVERLOAD USB device is overloaded. tDisconnect the USB device, then change the source by pressing (SOURCE). tIndicates that the USB device is out of order, or an unsupported device is connected. READ The unit is reading all track and 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 This unit or USB device cannot be operated due to a problem. t Press the RESET button (page 6). USB NO SUPRT (USB Not Support) The connected USB device is not supported. t For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site. “” 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.