CDX-F605X - Car stereo SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CDX-F605X SONY

Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CDX-F605X Serial No. To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 11. Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 11. CDX-F605X © 2006 Sony Corporation Welcome ! Warning 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 files also containing Multi Session (page 14)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 14)). Type of discs Label on the disc CD-DA MP3 ATRAC CD

• Radio reception – You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2). – BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects strong signal stations and stores them. – You can assign a name to each radio station, store it in memory, and display station names on the list.
• Sound adjustment – EQ7: You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types. – 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. – BBE MP: improves digitally compressed sound such as MP3. For details, see the following explanation.
• Image setting You can set various display images on the unit. – Space Producer: creates animated on-screen patterns in time with the music.

• Optional unit operation You can also control optional CD/MD changers and optional Sony portable devices in addition to playing with this unit.
• A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes information such as disc, artist and track name. 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. Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position After turning the ignition off, 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. Table of Contents Getting Started Other functions Resetting the unit p. 4
• Setting the clock p. 4
• Detaching the front panel p. 4
• Attaching the front panel p. 5
• Inserting the disc in the unit p. 5
• Ejecting the disc p. 5
• Changing the sound settings p. 9
• Adjusting the sound characteristics p. 9
• Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ7 Tune p. 9
• Labeling a station/disc p. 10
• Adjusting menu items — MENU p. 10
• Using optional equipment p. 11
• CD/MD changer p. 11
• Rotary commander RM-X4S p. 12
• Auxiliary audio equipment p. 13
• Location of controls and basic operations Main unit p. 6
• Card remote commander RM-X152 p. 6

The “SAT Radio Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a satellite radio tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio tuner module. “SAT Radio,” “SAT Radio Ready,” the SAT Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all related marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc. SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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

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. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. (With the card remote commander)

Press (MENU). Press M or m repeatedly until “Clock Adjust” appears. Press (ENTER). Press M or m to set the hour and minute. To move the digital indication, press < or Press (ENTER). The clock starts. To display the clock during playback/reception, set “Clock on” (page 11).

• 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. 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. Inserting the disc in the unit

Close the front panel. Playback starts automatically. Insert the disc (label side up).

Close the front panel. Press Z. The disc is ejected. Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

Location of controls and basic operations Main unit

RESET Card remote commander RM-X152

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 SEEK –/+ buttons CD: To skip tracks (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); fast-forward/ reverse a track (press and hold). Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold). B Volume control dial/SOUND button 9 To adjust volume (rotate); select sound items (press). C MODE button 8, 12 To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the SAT tuner band (mode)*1/select the unit*2. D DSO button 2 To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF). The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect. E SCRL (scroll) button 8 To scroll the display item. F Display window The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. G OPEN button 5 ql MENU button To enter menu. H Receptor for the card remote commander w; ENTER button To complete a setting. I GP*3/PRESET +/– buttons To select preset stations; skip groups (press); skip groups continuously (press and hold). wa < (.)/, (>) buttons To control radio/CD, the same as (SEEK) –/ + on the unit. J OFF button To power off; stop the source. ws VOL (volume) +/– button To adjust volume. K EQ7 (equalizer) button To select an equalizer type (Xplod, VOCAL,

CLUB, JAZZ, NEWAGE, ROCK, CUSTOM

or OFF). wd ATT (attenuate) button To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again. L SOURCE button To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ MD*4/AUX*5/SAT*1). M Number buttons CD/MD*4: (1): REP 8 (2): SHUF 8 (5): BBE MP*6 3 To activate the BBE MP function, set “BBE MP on.” To cancel, set “BBE MP off.” (6): PAUSE*6 To pause playback. To cancel, press again. Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). N DSPL (display) button 8, 10 To change display items. O IMAGE button 2 To select the display image. Space Producer mode t Wall paper mode 1-3 t Spectrum analyzer mode 1-5 t Movie mode 1-3 t normal play/reception mode wf SOUND button 9 To select sound items. wg LIST/CAT*1 button 9, 12 To list up. wh M (+)/m (–) buttons To control radio/CD, the same as (GP/PRESET) +/– on the unit. *1 When the SAT tuner is connected. *2 When a CD/MD changer is connected. *3 When an MP3/ATRAC CD is played and a changer is not connected. If the changer is connected, the operation is different, see page 12. *4 When an MD changer is connected. *5 When an optional Sony portable device is connected. *6 When playing back on this unit. 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 15. P RESET button 4 Q Z (eject) button 5 To eject the disc. R Disc slot 5 To insert the disc.

Radio For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see page 11. Storing and receiving stations Caution Display items Example: when you select the normal play mode by pressing (IMAGE) repeatedly (page 7).

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. Storing automatically — BTM (With the card remote commander)

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears. To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2. A Source B Disc/artist name, Group name, Track name, Text information*1 C MP3/BBE indication D Clock*2 E Group number F Track number G Elapsed playing time

Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until “BTM” appears.

Press (ENTER). The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored. *1 When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed and when playing a ATRAC CD, text information written by SonicStage, etc. is displayed. *2 When the clock mode is set to “on” (page 11). Storing manually

To change display items B, press (DSPL); scroll display items B, press (SCRL) or set “A.Scroll on” (page 11). Tip Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3, see page 14; ATRAC CD, see page 14. Note If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be replaced. Repeat and shuffle play Receiving the stored stations

During playback, press (1) (REP) or (2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to (6)) or (GP/PRESET) +/–. Select To play Tuning automatically Repeat Track track repeatedly.

Repeat Group* group repeatedly. Shuffle Group* group in random order. Shuffle Disc disc in random order.

• When an MP3/ATRAC CD is played. To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat off” or “Shuffle off.”

While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until “Memory” appears. The number button indication appears in the display. 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). Receiving a station through a list — LIST You can list up the frequency or the name. For details on labeling a station, see page 10. (With the card remote commander)

Select the band, then press (LIST). The frequency or station name appears.

Press M or m repeatedly until the desired station appears.

Other functions Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound characteristics You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader and subwoofer volume.

Select a source, then press (SOUND) repeatedly to select the desired item. The item changes as follows: BASS (bass) t TREBLE (treble) t BALANCE (left-right) t FADER (front-rear) t SUB WOOFER (subwoofer volume)* Press (ENTER) to receive the station.

• “ ∞” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 20 steps.

Rotate the volume control dial repeatedly to adjust the selected item. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode. Note Adjust within 3 seconds of selecting the item. With the card remote commander In step 2, to adjust the selected item, press < or ,. Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ7 Tune You can adjust and store the equalizer settings for different tone ranges. (With the card remote commander)

Press < or , repeatedly to select the desired equalizer type, then press (ENTER).

Press < or , repeatedly to select the desired frequency. The frequency changes as follows: Press M or m repeatedly until “EQ7 Tune” appears, then press (ENTER). 62Hz y 157Hz y 396Hz y 1.0kHz y 2.5kHz y 6.3kHz y 16kHz

Press M or m repeatedly to adjust the desired volume level. The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from –10 dB to +10 dB. continue to next page t

• “Repeat Track” and all shuffle play are suspended until the labeling is complete. Deleting the custom name (With the card remote commander) Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold (ENTER).

Press (MENU) twice. The setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode. Labeling a station/disc When you receive a station, or play a disc in a CD changer with the CUSTOM FILE function, you can label each station/disc with a custom name up to 8 characters (Station Memo/Disc Memo). If you label a station/disc, the name appears on the list (page 9 or 12). (With the card remote commander)

While receiving a station or playing a disc that you want to label, press (MENU).

Press M or m repeatedly until “Name Edit” appears, then press (ENTER). 1 Select the radio, or the unit that has stored the custom name you want to delete, then press (MENU). 2 Press M or m repeatedly until “Name Delete” appears, then press (ENTER). The stored name will appear. 3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the name you want to delete. 4 Press and hold (ENTER). The name is deleted. Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you want to delete other names. 5 Press (MENU) twice. The unit returns to normal play/reception mode. Adjusting menu items — MENU You can adjust various menu settings by using the 4 arrow buttons on the card remote commander. (With the card remote commander) LIST/ CAT MENU

Press M or m repeatedly until the desired character appears. The character changes as follows:

To move the digital indication, press the < or ,. Repeat this operation until the entire name is entered. Press < or , to select the desired setting (example: “on” or “off”).

Press (ENTER). The setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode. Press (ENTER). The labeling is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode. Note Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting. To display the name, press (DSPL) during reception/playback.

• To correct or erase a character, overwrite or enter “ s.”
• The Disc Memo always takes priority over any prerecorded title.
• You can label a disc on the unit if a changer with the CUSTOM FILE function is connected. Tip You can easily switch among categories by pressing and holding M or m. The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): “z” indicates the default settings. Setup Clock Adjust (Clock Adjust) (page 4) Beep To set “on” (z) or “off.” RM (Rotary Commander) To change the operative direction of the rotary commander controls. – “Normal” (z): to use the rotary commander in the factory-set position. – “Reverse”: when you mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column. AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio) To turn the AUX source display “on” (z) or “off” (page 13). Display Clock (Clock Information) To display the clock and the display items/image at the same time. – “on”: to display at the same time. – “off” (z): to not display at the same time. A.Image (Auto Image) Auto Image mode automatically steps (every 10 seconds) through the display images. – “off” (z): to not change the image automatically. – “ALL”: to step repeatedly through the display images in all display modes. – “SA”: to step repeatedly through the display images of Spectrum analyzer mode. – “Movie”: to step repeatedly through the display images of Movie mode. INFO (Display Information) To display the items (depending on the source, etc.) at the bottom of the display while a image is displayed. – “on” (z): to display the items. – “off”: to not display any items. Dimmer To change the brightness of the display. – “Auto” (z): to dim the display automatically when you turn lights on. – “on”: to dim the display. – “off”: to deactivate the dimmer. Demo*1 (Demonstration) To set “on” (z) or “off.” A.Scroll (Auto Scroll) To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/group/track is changed. – “on”: to scroll. – “off” (z): to not scroll. Receive Mode Local (Local seek mode) – “on”: to only tune into stations with stronger signals. – “off” (z): to tune normal reception. Mono (Monaural mode) To improve poor FM reception, select monaural reception mode. – “on”: to hear stereo broadcasts in monaural. – “off” (z): to hear stereo broadcast in stereo. – “Auto” (z): to narrow automatically the reception frequency to eliminate noise. – “Wide”*2: to always hear FM stereo broadcasts in stereo and with full the frequency signal reception. Sound EQ7 Tune (page 9) HPF (High Pass Filter) To select the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency: “off,” (z) “78Hz” or “125Hz.” LPF (Low Pass Filter) To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “off,” (z) “125Hz” or “78Hz.” Loudness To enhance bass and treble at lower volume. – “on”: to reinforce bass and treble. – “off” (z): to not reinforce bass and treble. AUX Level To adjust the input level for each connected auxiliary equipment (±6 dB). This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources. Edit Name Edit (page 10) Name Delete (page 10) BTM (page 8) *1 When the unit is turned off. *2 In such cases, some FM stereo broadcasts may become monaural while in the stereo reception mode. Using optional equipment CD/MD changer Selecting the changer 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” or “MD” appears. continue to next page t

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired changer appears. Unit number Disc number Locating a disc by name — LIST You can select a disc from the list when connecting a CD changer with the CUSTOM FILE function or an MD changer. If you assign a name to a disc, the name appears on the list. For details on labeling a disc, see page 10. (With the card remote commander) Skipping groups and discs 1 During playback, press (GP/PRESET) +/–. To skip Press (GP/PRESET) group and release (hold for a moment). group continuously within 2 seconds of first releasing. discs repeatedly. discs continuously then, press again within 2 seconds and hold. 1 During playback, press (LIST). The disc number and disc name will appear. 2 Press M or m repeatedly until the desired disc appears. 3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc. Rotary commander RM-X4S Attaching the label Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rotary commander. Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or (2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Select To play Repeat Disc*1 disc repeatedly. Shuffle Changer*1 tracks in the changer in random order. Shuffle All*2 tracks in all units in random order. *1 When one or more CD/MD changers are connected. *2 When one or more CD changers, or two or more MD changers are connected. To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat off” or “Shuffle off.” Tip “Shuffle All” will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD changers.

SOUND MODE DSPL DSPL MODE SOUND Location of controls The corresponding buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as those on this unit. ATT SOUND PRESET/ DISC MODE SOURCE OFF Playback starts. DSPL VOL SEEK/AMS OFF The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the unit.

• PRESET/DISC control The same as (GP/PRESET) +/– 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. Additional Information Precautions To increase 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 (SOUND).

• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
• Power antenna 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 Tip You can also change the operative direction of these controls in menu (page 11). Auxiliary audio equipment You can connect optional Sony portable devices to the BUS AUDIO IN/AUX IN terminal on the unit. If the changer or other device is not connected to the terminal, the unit allows you to listen to the portable device on your car speakers.

• 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. Note When connecting a portable device, be sure BUS CONTROL IN is not connected. If a device is connected to BUS CONTROL IN, “AUX” cannot be selected with (SOURCE). Tip When connecting both a portable device and a changer, use the optional AUX-IN selector. Selecting auxiliary equipment 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX” appears. Operate by the portable device itself. To adjust the input level of auxiliary equipment, see “AUX Level” on page 11.

• 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. continue to next page t

• 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. Playback order of MP3 files MP3 Folder (group) MP3 file (track) 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. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed. Notes
• Be sure to finalize the disc before using on the unit.
• When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file extension “.mp3” to the file name.
• If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps, sound may be intermittent.
• During playback of a VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 file or fast-forward/reverse, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.
• 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. – 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 session is played. If the disc has no data in any of these formats, “NO Music” is displayed. About ATRAC CD

About MP3 files ATRAC3plus format 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.

• The unit is compatible with the ISO 9660 level 1/ level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in the expansion format, ID3 tag version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4, and Multi Session.
• The maximum number of: – folders (groups): 150 (including root and empty folders). – MP3 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 32/64 (Romeo); ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0, 1.1, 2.2 and 2.3), or 63/126 characters (2.4). 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 is 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 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 4) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged. 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. Back of the front panel Main unit 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. + side up

Remove the protection collar. 1 Detach the front panel (page 4). Notes on the lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur. WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire. 2 Engage the release keys together with the protection collar. Orient the release keys as shown. 3 Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar. 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. continue to next page t Fuse (10A)

Remove the unit. 1 Insert both release keys simultaneously until they click. Hook facing inwards. Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response: 30 – 15,000 Hz

Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz Antenna terminal: External antenna connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: 30 µV Power amplifier section Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) 2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit. CD Player section Outputs: Audio outputs terminal (front/rear) Subwoofer output terminal (mono) Power antenna relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: Telephone ATT control terminal Illumination control terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input/AUX IN terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna input terminal Tone controls: Bass: ±10 dB at 62 Hz Treble: ±10 dB at 16 kHz Loudness: +8 dB at 100 Hz +2 dB at 10 kHz Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative ground) Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 178 mm (7 1/8 × 2 × 7 1/8 in) (w/h/d) Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm (7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 3/8 in) (w/h/d) Mass: Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz) Supplied accessories: Card remote commander: RM-X152 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-T69 MD changer (6 discs): MDX-66XLP Source selector: XA-C30 AUX-IN selector: XA-300 Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. Tuner section MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. 3 Slide the unit out of the mounting. Specifications

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC

23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous

average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion. CEA2006 Standard Power Output: 17 Watts RMS × 4 at 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 82 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

General Tuning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz Antenna terminal: External antenna 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),

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.

• Lead-free solder is used for soldering certain parts. (more than 80 %)
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.
• VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink is used for printing the carton.
• Packaging cushions do not use polystyrene foam. 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 does not extend. The power antenna 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 is not set for a 2speaker system.
• The CD changer is incompatible with the disc format (MP3/ATRAC CD). t Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible CD changer, or 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 connecting lead or battery has been disconnected.
• The power connecting lead is not connected properly. Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes noise when the position of the ignition key 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 “Dimmer 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 15). DSO does not function. Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable effect. The images change automatically. In Auto Image mode, the selected image cannot be displayed. t To display selected image only, set to “A.Image off” (page 11). Any display items do not display. t Set to “INFO on” (page 11). 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). MP3 files cannot be played back. The disc is incompatible with the MP3 format and version (page 14). MP3 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.Scroll” is set to off. t Set “A.Scroll on” (page 11) 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). continue to next page t

“MS” or “MD” does not appear on the source display when both the optional MGS-X1 and MD changer are connected. This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit. t Press (SOURCE) until “MS” or “MD” appears, then press (MODE) repeatedly. Radio reception The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises.

• Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s antenna booster (only when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass).
• Check the connection of the car antenna.
• The auto antenna will not go up. t Check the connection of the power antenna 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.
• The local seek mode is set to “on.” t Set “Local” to “off” (page 11).
• 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” to “on” (page 11). An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural. The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Set “Mono” to “off” (page 11). Interference occurs during FM reception. IF mode is set to “Wide.” t Set to “IF Auto” (page 11). 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 because of some problem. t Insert another disc.

Failure (Illuminates until any button is pressed.) The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. t See the installation guide manual of this model to check the connection. FAILURE (Illuminates for about 1 second.) When the XM tuner is connected, storing an XM radio channel into a preset failed. t Be sure to receive the channel that you want to store, then try it again. Load The changer is loading the disc. t Wait until loading is complete. Local Seek +/– The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning. NO Album Name A group name is not written in the track. NO Data All custom names have been deleted, or none are stored. NO Disc The disc is not inserted in the CD/MD changer. t Insert discs in the changer. NO Disc Name A disc name is not written in the track. NO ID3 Tag ID3 tag information is not written in the MP3 file. NO Info Text information is not written in the ATRAC3/ ATRAC3plus file. NO Magazine 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 Track Name A track name is not written in the track. Not Read The disc information has not been read by the unit. t Load the disc, then select it on the list. Not Ready The lid of the MD changer 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. Read The unit is reading all track and group 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. Push Reset The CD unit and CD/MD changer cannot be operated because of some problem. t Press the RESET button (page 4). ” or “ During fast-forward or reverse, you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further. “s” 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. Félicitations ! Nous vous remercions d’avoir fait l’acquisition de ce lecteur de disques compacts Sony. Ce lecteur vous offre les fonctions suivantes.

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

Read Troubleshooting in these Operating Instructions.

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