Sony Car Stereo System CDX GT680UI User Manual

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FM/AM  
Compact Disc Player  
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ES  
Operating Instructions  
Manual de instrucciones  
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, seepage 6.  
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la página 6.  
CDX-GT680UI  
CDX-GT680UI  
©2008 Sony Corporation  
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.  
For installation and connections, see the  
supplied installation/connections manual.  
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.  
This label is located on the bottom of the  
chassis.  
Microsoft, Windows Media,  
and the Windows logo are  
trademarks or registered  
trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in  
the U.S. and other countries.  
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.  
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.  
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Warning if your car’s ignition has no  
ACC position  
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 16).  
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.  
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Table of Contents  
Operating an iPod directly  
Location of controls and basic  
Searching a track by name  
Customizing the equalizer curve  
Searching a track by listening to track passages  
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC  
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Support site  
If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this  
product, please visit the web site below:  
Customers in Latin America:  
Customers in Pan Asia:  
Provides information on:  
• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players  
• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files  
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Getting Started  
Preparing the card remote  
commander  
Playable discs on this unit  
Remove the insulation film.  
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD  
TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC  
files (page 19)).  
Type of discs  
Label on the disc  
CD-DA  
Tip  
For how to replace the battery, page 20.  
MP3  
WMA  
AAC  
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.  
Resetting the unit  
3 Press (SEEK) +.  
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.  
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  
Note  
select button.  
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting  
and some stored contents.  
The setup is complete and the clock starts.  
To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press  
(DSPL) again to return to the previous display.  
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 play/reception mode.  
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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.  
Detaching the front panel  
You can detach the front panel of this unit to  
prevent theft.  
Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to  
operate the unit.  
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.  
Note  
Do not put anything on the inner surface 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.  
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Location of controls and basic operations  
Main unit  
8 9  
1 2 34 5  
6
7
OPEN  
OFF  
SEEK  
ZAP  
SOURCE  
MODE  
AUX  
ALBUM  
REP  
SHUF  
DM  
PAUSE  
SCRL  
BTM  
1
2
3
4
5
6
DSPL  
SEEK  
E
q;  
qa qs  
qd  
qf  
qg  
qh qj  
Front panel removed  
This section contains instructions on the location  
of controls and basic operations. For details, see  
the respective pages.  
The corresponding buttons on the card remote  
commander control the same functions as those  
on the unit.  
qk  
ql w;  
A OFF button  
To power off; stop the source.  
RESET  
B
(BACK) button page 10  
To return to the previous display.  
Card remote commander  
RM-X151  
C SOURCE button  
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/  
USB/AUX)*.  
wf  
wg  
qa  
1
D ZAP button page 11  
OFF  
ATT  
To enter ZAPPIN mode.  
3
SOURCE  
SEL  
MODE  
E Control dial/select button  
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items  
(press and rotate).  
wa  
+
F Receptor for the card remote  
wh  
wj  
wk  
commander  
G Display window  
DSPL  
SCRL  
ws  
wd  
H OPEN button page 7  
1
4
2
5
3
6
I USB terminal page 12  
To connect to the USB device.  
+
VOL  
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).  
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K MODE button page 11, 14, 15  
Press to: Select the radio band (FM/AM)/  
select the play mode of iPod.  
The following buttons on the card remote  
commander have also different buttons/functions  
from the unit. Remove the insulation film before  
use (page 6).  
Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger  
control.  
wa < (.)/, (>) buttons  
To control CD/radio/USB, the same as  
(SEEK) –/+ on the unit.  
L
(BROWSE) button page 10  
To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.  
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by  
< ,.  
M BTM button page 11  
To start the BTM function (press and hold).  
ws DSPL (display) button page 12, 13, 15  
N Frequency select switch (located on the  
bottom of the unit)  
To change display items.  
wd VOL (volume) +/– button  
See “Frequency select switch” in the  
supplied installation/connections manual.  
To adjust volume.  
wf ATT (attenuate) button  
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press  
again.  
O Number buttons  
CD/USB:  
(1)/(2): ALBUM –/+ (during MP3/WMA/  
AAC playback)  
wg SEL (select) button  
To skip albums (press); skip albums  
continuously (press and hold).  
(3): REP page 12, 13, 15  
(4): SHUF page 12, 13, 15  
(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).  
The same as the select button on the unit.  
wh 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.  
wj SCRL (scroll) button  
To scroll the display item.  
wk Number buttons  
To receive stored stations (press); store  
stations (press and hold).  
* In the case of a CD changer being connected; when  
(SOURCE) is pressed, “CD” and the unit number will  
appear in the display. Furthermore, if (MODE) is  
pressed, you can switch the changer.  
P DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button  
To change display items (press); scroll the  
display item (press and hold).  
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.  
Q AUX input jack page 17  
To connect a portable audio device.  
R RESET button page 6  
S Z (eject) button  
To eject the disc.  
T Disc slot  
To insert the disc.  
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Searching by skip items  
— Jump mode  
Searching for a track  
When many items are in a category, you can  
search the desired item quickly.  
Searching a track by name  
1 Press (SEEK) + in Quick-BrowZer mode.  
The following display appears.  
— Quick-BrowZer  
You can search for a track in a CD or USB device  
easily by category.  
(BROWSE)  
Control dial  
OFF  
SEEK  
ZAP  
SOURCE  
A Current item number  
B Total item number in the current layer  
MODE  
SEEK  
E
Then 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.  
SEEK +/–  
(BACK)  
1 Press  
(BROWSE).  
3 Press the control dial.  
The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer  
mode and the selected item appears.  
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.  
4 Rotate the control dial to select the desired  
item and press it.  
Playback starts if the selected item is a track.  
3 Repeat step 2 until the desired track is  
To cancel Jump mode  
selected.  
Press  
(BACK) or (SEEK) –.  
Playback starts.  
To return to the previous display  
Searching a track by listening to  
Press  
(BACK).  
track passages — ZAPPIN  
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode  
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.  
Press  
(BROWSE).  
Note  
When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/  
shuffle setting is canceled.  
ZAP  
Control dial  
OFF  
SEEK  
ZAP  
SOURCE  
MODE  
SEEK  
E
(BACK)  
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1 Press (ZAP) during playback.  
After “ZAPPIN” appears in the display,  
playback starts from a passage of the next  
track.  
Radio  
Storing and receiving stations  
The passage is played for the set time, then a  
click sounds and the next passage starts.  
Caution  
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best  
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.  
Track  
1
2
3
4
Storing automatically — BTM  
ZAP  
The part of each track to  
playback in ZAPPIN mode.  
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 the control dial 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.  
2 Press and hold (BTM) until “BTM”  
To search a track by ZAPPIN mode again,  
repeat steps 1 and 2.  
flashes.  
The unit stores stations in order of frequency  
on the number buttons.  
Tips  
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.  
You can select the playback time from about 6  
seconds/9 seconds/30 seconds (page 17).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.  
Storing manually  
1 While receiving the station that you  
want to store, press and hold a  
number button ((1) to (6)) until  
“MEM” appears.  
Pressing  
playback.  
(BACK) also confirms a track to  
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).  
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CD  
USB devices  
For details on the compatibility of your USB  
device, visit the support site.  
Playing a disc  
1 Press (OPEN).  
2 Insert the disc (label side up).  
Support site  
Customers in Latin America:  
Customers in Pan Asia:  
3 Close the front panel.  
Playback starts automatically.  
Ejecting the disc  
1 Press (OPEN).  
2 Press Z.  
• 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.  
The disc is ejected.  
3 Close the front panel.  
Display items  
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  
A Source  
1 Slide the USB cover.  
B Track name*1, Disc/artist name*1, Artist  
name*1, Album number*2, Album name*1,  
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 will differ depending on the disc type,  
recording format and settings.  
2 Connect the USB device to the USB  
terminal.  
When using a cable, use the one supplied with  
the USB device to connect.  
Repeat and shuffle play  
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or  
(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the  
desired setting appears.  
Select  
TRACK  
To play  
track repeatedly.  
album repeatedly.  
album in random order.  
disc in random order.  
ALBUM*  
SHUF ALBUM*  
SHUF DISC  
Playback starts.  
If a USB device is already connected, to start  
playback, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until  
“USB” appears.  
* When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.  
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”  
Press (OFF) to stop playback.  
12 or “SHUF OFF.”  
               
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.  
Repeat and shuffle play  
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4)  
(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting  
appears.  
Select  
TRACK  
To play  
Notes  
track repeatedly.  
album repeatedly.  
album in random order.  
device in random order.  
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.  
ALBUM  
SHUF ALBUM  
SHUF DEVICE  
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.  
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”  
or “SHUF OFF. ”  
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  
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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.)  
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.  
* If the iPod was played back in the passenger control  
last time, this will not appear.  
3 Press (MODE) to select the play mode.  
The mode changes as follows:  
Support site  
Customers in Latin America:  
RESUMING t ALBUM t TRACK t  
PODCAST* t GENRE t PLAYLIST  
t ARTIST  
* May not appear depending on iPod setting.  
Customers in Pan Asia:  
4 Adjust the volume.  
Press (OFF) to stop playback.  
Removing the iPod  
1 Stop the iPod playback.  
Playing back iPod  
2 Remove the iPod.  
Before connecting the iPod, turn down the  
volume of the unit.  
Caution for iPhone  
When 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.  
1 Slide the USB cover.  
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.  
2 Connect the iPod to the USB terminal  
via the dock connector to USB cable.  
Resume mode  
When the iPod is connected to the dock  
connector, the mode of this unit changes to  
resume mode and playback starts in the mode set  
by the iPod.  
M
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N
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In resume mode, the following buttons do not  
function.  
(3) (REP)  
(4) (SHUF)  
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.  
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Display items  
Repeat and shuffle play  
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or  
(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the  
desired setting appears.  
Select  
TRACK  
To play  
track repeatedly.  
ALBUM  
album repeatedly.  
A Source (iPod) indication  
B Track name, Artist name, Album name, Track  
number/Elapsed playing time, Clock  
PODCAST  
podcast repeatedly.  
artist repeatedly.  
ARTIST  
PLAYLIST  
playlist repeatedly.  
genre repeatedly.  
To change display items B, press (DSPL).  
GENRE  
Tip  
When album/podcast/genre/artist/playlist is changed,  
its item number appears momentarily.  
SHUF ALBUM  
SHUF PODCAST  
SHUF ARTIST  
SHUF PLAYLIST  
SHUF GENRE  
SHUF DEVICE  
album in random order.  
podcast in random order.  
artist in random order.  
playlist in random order.  
genre in random order.  
device in random order.  
Note  
Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed  
correctly.  
Setting the play mode  
1 During playback, press (MODE).  
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.  
The mode changes as follows:  
ALBUM t TRACK t PODCAST* t  
GENRE t PLAYLIST t ARTIST  
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”  
or “SHUF OFF.”  
* May not appear depending on iPod setting.  
Skipping albums, podcasts, genres,  
playlists and artists  
Operating an iPod directly  
— Passenger control  
To  
Press  
You can operate an iPod connected to the dock  
connector directly.  
Skip  
(1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+)  
[press once for each]  
1 During playback, press and hold  
(MODE).  
Skip  
continuously  
(1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+)  
[hold to desired point]  
“MODE IPOD” appears and you will be able  
to operate the iPod directly.  
To change the display items  
Press (DSPL).  
The display items change as follows:  
Track name t Artist name t Album name t  
MODE IPOD t Clock  
To exit the passenger control  
Press 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.  
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3 Press the select button repeatedly  
until “LOW,MID” or “HI” appears.  
Other functions  
4 Rotate the control dial to adjust the  
Changing the sound settings  
selected item.  
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,  
from –10 dB to +10 dB.  
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.  
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.  
3 Press  
(BACK).  
The setting is complete and the display  
returns to normal play/reception mode.  
The following items can be set (follow the page  
reference for details):  
5 Press  
(BACK).  
The setting is complete and the display  
returns to normal play/reception mode.  
EQ3  
Tip  
Selects an equalizer curve from 7 music types.  
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.  
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.  
Adjusting setup items — SET  
1 Press and hold the select button.  
LOW*1, MID*1, HI*1 (page 16)  
The setup display appears.  
2 Press the select button repeatedly  
until the desired item appears.  
BAL (Balance)  
Adjusts the sound balance between the left and  
right speakers.  
3 Rotate the control dial to select the  
setting (example “ON” or “OFF”).  
FAD (Fader)  
Adjusts the relative level between the front and  
rear speakers.  
4 Press and hold the select button.  
The setup is complete and the display returns  
to normal play/reception mode.  
SUB (Subwoofer volume)  
Adjusts the subwoofer volume.  
AUX (AUX level)*2  
Adjusts the volume level for each connected  
auxiliary equipment: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” – “–8  
dB.”  
Note  
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source  
and setting.  
The following items can be set (follow the page  
reference for details):  
This setting negates the need to adjust the  
volume level between sources.  
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 6)  
*1 When EQ3 is activated.  
*2 When AUX source is activated.  
BEEP  
Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.”  
AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio)  
Activates the AUX source display: “ON,”  
“OFF” (page 17).  
Customizing the equalizer curve  
— EQ3  
AUTO OFF  
“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your  
own equalizer settings.  
Shuts off automatically after a desired time  
when the unit is turned off: “NO,” “30S  
(seconds),” “30M (minutes),” “60M (minutes).”  
1 Select a source, then press the select  
button repeatedly to select “EQ3.”  
2 Rotate the control dial to select  
“CUSTOM.”  
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B.OUT (Black Out)  
LOUD (Loudness)  
Turns off the illumination automatically for any  
source (e.g., during CD playback/radio  
reception, etc) if no operation is performed for 5  
seconds: “ON,” “OFF.”  
Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low  
volume levels: “ON,” “OFF.”  
BTM (page 11)  
To bring the light back on, press any button on  
the unit. (When activated, remote operation is  
unavailable.)  
*1 When the unit is turned off.  
*2 When FM is received.  
DEMO (Demonstration)  
Activates the demonstration: “ON,” “OFF.”  
Using optional equipment  
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.  
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:  
– “OFF”: deactivate the dimmer.  
CONTRAST  
Adjusts the contrast of the display. The contrast  
level is adjustable in 7 steps.  
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.  
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.  
AUX  
MONO*2 (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.  
Connecting cord*  
(not supplied)  
– “ZAP.TIME-1 (6 seconds),” “ZAP.TIME-2 (9  
seconds),” “ZAP.TIME-3 (30 seconds).”  
* Be sure to use a straight type plug.  
LPF (Low Pass Filter)  
Adjust the volume level  
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “OFF,”  
“80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz.”  
Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected  
audio device before playback.  
LPF NORM/REV (Low Pass Filter Normal/  
Reverse)  
Selects the phase when the LPF is on: “NORM,”  
“REV.”  
1 Turn down the volume on the unit.  
2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX”  
appears.  
HPF (High Pass Filter)  
“AUX FRONT IN” appears.  
Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency:  
“OFF,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,”  
“160Hz.”  
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3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a  
moderate volume.  
Rotary commander RM-X4S  
4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit.  
5 Adjust the input level (page 16).  
Attaching the label  
Attach the indication label depending on how  
you mount the rotary commander.  
CD changer  
Selecting the changer  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD”  
appears.  
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L
SEL  
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D
E
E
D
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SPL  
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2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired  
changer appears.  
Location of controls  
The corresponding buttons on the rotary  
commander control the same functions as those  
on this unit.  
Unit number  
ATT  
SEL  
PRESET/  
DISC  
Disc number  
MODE  
Playback starts.  
SOURCE  
Skipping albums and discs  
1 During playback, press (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/  
+).  
DSPL  
SEEK/AMS  
VOL  
OFF  
The following controls on the rotary commander  
require a different operation from the unit.  
To skip  
Press (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+)  
ATT (attenuate) button  
album  
and release (hold for a  
moment).  
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.  
PRESET/DISC control  
album  
continuously  
within 2 seconds of first  
releasing.  
CD/USB: The same as (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+)  
on the unit (push in and rotate).  
Radio: To receive stored stations (push in and  
rotate).  
discs  
repeatedly.  
discs  
continuously  
then, press again within 2  
seconds and hold.  
VOL (volume) control  
The same as the control dial on the unit (rotate).  
SEEK/AMS control  
The same as (SEEK) +/– on the unit (rotate, or  
rotate and hold).  
Repeat and shuffle play  
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4)  
(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting  
appears.  
DSPL (display) button  
To change display items.  
Changing the operative direction  
The operative direction of the controls is factory-  
set as shown below.  
Select  
DISC  
To play  
disc repeatedly.  
SHUF  
CHANGER  
tracks in the changer in random  
order.  
To increase  
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”  
or “SHUF OFF.”  
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.  
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1 While pushing the VOL control, press and  
hold (SEL).  
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 1/4 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.  
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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.  
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.  
+ side up  
2
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Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC  
files  
1
Folder  
MP3/WMA/AAC  
Notes on the lithium battery  
(album)  
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.  
MP3/WMA/  
AAC file  
(track)  
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.  
About iPod  
This unit can be connected to the following iPods.  
Update your iPod to the latest software before you  
use it.  
– iPod nano 1st generation*  
– iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum)  
– iPod nano 3rd generation (video)  
– iPod 5th generation (video)*  
– iPod classic  
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  
– iPod touch  
– iPhone and iPhone 3G  
malfunction. In such a case,  
consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
Fuse (10 A)  
* When you connect iPod nano 1st generation or iPod  
5th generation, Passenger control is not available.  
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 7)  
and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. 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.)  
Main unit  
Back of the front  
panel  
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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.  
Specifications  
CD Player section  
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB  
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz  
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit  
Removing the unit  
Tuner section  
FM  
1 Remove the protection collar.  
Tuning range:  
1Detach the front panel (page 7).  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)  
87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)  
FM tuning interval: 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable  
Antenna (aerial) terminal:  
2Pinch both edges of the protection collar,  
then pull it out.  
External antenna (aerial) connector  
Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz  
Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf  
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz  
Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono)  
Separation: 40 dB at 1 kHz  
Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz  
AM  
Tuning range:  
x
531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)  
530 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)  
AM tuning interval: 9 kHz/10 kHz switchable  
Antenna (aerial) terminal:  
External antenna (aerial) connector  
Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz  
Sensitivity: 26 µV  
USB Player section  
Interface: USB (Full-speed)  
Maximum current: 500mA  
2 Remove the unit.  
1Insert both release keys simultaneously  
until they click.  
Power amplifier section  
Output: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)  
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms  
Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)  
Hook facing  
inwards.  
General  
Outputs:  
Audio outputs terminal (front/rear)  
Subwoofer output terminal (mono)  
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal  
Power amplifier control terminal  
Inputs:  
2Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.  
Remote controller input terminal  
Antenna (aerial) input terminal  
Telephone ATT control terminal  
Illumination control terminal  
BUS control input terminal  
BUS audio input terminal  
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)  
USB signal input terminal  
Tone controls:  
3Slide the unit out of the mounting.  
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))  
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Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 182 mm  
1
1
(7 /8 × 2 × 7 /4 in) (w/h/d)  
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.  
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm  
1
1
1
(7 /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 accessory:  
If the problem is not solved, visit the following  
support site.  
Rotary commander: RM-X4S  
CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX, CDX-656X  
AUX-IN selector: XA-300  
USB connection cable for iPod: RC-100IP  
Support site  
Customers in Latin America:  
Customers in Pan Asia:  
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.  
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.  
tTurn on the unit.  
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the  
certain printed wiring boards.  
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in  
cabinets.  
The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.  
The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.  
• Packaging cushions are made from paper.  
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 16).  
• 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.  
tStore 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.  
tSet “DEMO-OFF” (page 17).  
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The display disappears from/does not appear  
in the display window.  
• The dimmer is set “DIM-ON” (page 17).  
• The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF).  
tPress and hold (OFF) on the unit until the  
display appears.  
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.  
• The connectors are dirty (page 20).  
The Auto Off function does not operate.  
The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates  
after turning off the unit.  
tTurn off the unit.  
The display disappears while the unit is  
operating.  
The Black Out function is set to on (page 17).  
Preset tuning is not possible.  
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.  
• The broadcast signal is too weak.  
Card remote commander operation is not  
possible.  
If the Black Out function is activated (no lighting),  
card remote commander operation is not possible  
Automatic tuning is not possible.  
• Setting of the local seek mode is not correct.  
tTuning stops too frequently:  
tTuning does not stop at a station:  
Set “LOCAL-OFF” (page 17).  
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 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 17).  
The disc does not playback.  
• Defective or dirty disc.  
• The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 19).  
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.  
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in  
monaural.  
The unit is in monaural reception mode.  
tSet “MONO-OFF” (page 17).  
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.  
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.  
tReconnect it.  
The USB device takes longer to play back.  
The USB device contains files with a complicated tree  
structure.  
The display items do not scroll.  
• For discs with very many characters, those may not  
scroll.  
• “A.SCRL” is set to “OFF.”  
tSet “A.SCRL-ON” (page 17).  
tPress and hold (DSPL) (SCRL).  
A beep sounds.  
During playback, the USB device has been  
disconnected.  
tBefore disconnecting a USB device, make sure to  
stop playback first for data protection.  
The sound skips.  
• Installation is not correct.  
tInstall the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a  
sturdy part of the car.  
• Defective or dirty disc.  
The sound is intermittent.  
The sound may be intermittent at a high-bit-rate of  
more than 320 kbps.  
The operation buttons do not function.  
The disc will not eject.  
Press the RESET button (page 6).  
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READ  
Error displays/Messages  
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.  
CHECKING  
The unit is confirming the connection of a USB device.  
tWait until confirming the connection is finished.  
ERROR*1  
RESET  
• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.*2  
tClean or insert the disc correctly.  
• A blank disc has been inserted.  
• The disc cannot play due to a problem.  
tInsert another disc.  
The CD unit, CD changer or USB device cannot be  
operated due to a problem.  
tPress the RESET button (page 6).  
USB NO SUPRT (USB Not Support)  
The connected USB device is not supported.  
tConnect a USB device of Mass Storage Class.  
• USB device was not automatically recognized.  
tReconnect it again.  
• Press Z to remove the disc.  
” or “  
During reverse or fast-forward, 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.  
tSee the installation guide manual of this model to  
check the connection.  
The character cannot be displayed with the unit.  
HUB NO SUPRT  
USB hub is not supported on this unit.  
*1 If an error occurs during playback of a CD, the disc  
number of the CD does not appear in the display.  
*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error  
appears in the display.  
LOAD  
The CD changer is loading the disc.  
tWait until loading is complete.  
L. SEEK +/–  
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.  
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.  
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 DISC  
The disc is not inserted in the CD changer.  
tInsert discs in the CD changer.  
NO MAG  
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer.  
tInsert the disc magazine in the CD changer.  
NO MUSIC  
The disc or USB device does not contain a music file.  
tInsert a music CD in this unit or an MP3 playable  
CD changer.  
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.  
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