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3-251-042-11 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
US
FR
ES
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CDX-M3DI Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel
d’installation/connexions fourni.
Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual
de instalación/conexiones suministrado.
CDX-M3DI
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Warning
Welcome !
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:
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player.
FEATURING:
• MP3 file playback recorded on a disc is
possible.
• CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added
can be played (page 7).
• Discs recorded in Multi Session (CD-Extra,
Mixed CD, etc.) can be played, depending on
the recording method (page 7).
• Optional CD/MD units (both changers and
players)*1.
• ID3 tag*2 version 1 information (displayed
when an MP3 file is played).
• CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD
TEXT disc*3 is played).
• Supplied controller accessory
Card remote commander RM-X131
• Optional controller accessory
Wireless rotary commander RM-X6S
– 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.
*1 This unit works with Sony products only.
*2 ID3 tag is an MP3 file that contains information
about album name, artist name, track name, etc.
*3 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes
information such as the disc name, artist name,
and track names. This information is recorded on
the disc.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
This manual explains how to operate the supplied
card remote commander.
Illustrations in this manual may differ from the
actual device.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
The “XM Ready” logo indicates that this product
will control a Sony XM tuner module (sold
separately).
Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer
for details on the XM tuner module.
For instructions on XM tuner operation, please
refer to the XM tuner module’s included
instruction manual.
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Table of Contents
Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Image Settings
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
General top menu display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Selecting the display mode
and display pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Clearing display characters automatically
— Auto Clear (Spectrum analyzer/
Panorama/Full motion mode) . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing the translucence ratio of the
characters
—Blend Level (Spectrum analyzer
Panorama/Full motion mode) . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting a background
— Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting the character color
— Color Sel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Switching images as a slide show
— Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Getting Started
Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Setting the clock and the calendar . . . . . . . .10
CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Playing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Labeling a CD
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics. . . . . . . 24
Quickly attenuating the sound. . . . . . . . . . . 24
Changing the sound and display settings
— Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer
(DSO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting the equalizer (EQ7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting the front and rear volume . . . . . . 27
Adjusting the volume of
— Disc Memo* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Locating a track/disc by name
— List-up*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit
Radio
Storing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) . . . . . . .15
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Storing only desired stations . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Storing station names
— Station Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Tuning in a station through a list
the subwoofer(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connecting auxiliary audio equipment . . . . 29
Additional Information
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Removing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
— List-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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Location of controls
OFF
SOURCE
SCREEN
MODE
VOL
. >
SHIFT
CDX-M3DI
Refer to the pages listed for details.
a SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD/
AUX*1) button
*1 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected,
“AUX” is not displayed.
To select the source.
*2 Warning
b OFF (Stop/Power off) button*2 11, 29
c MODE button
when installing in a car without an ACC
(accessory) position on the ignition
switch
After turning off the ignition, be sure to press
and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display
disappears.
To change the operation.
d Display window
e Z (eject) button
To eject a disc, if a disc is already in the unit.
To open/close the front panel.
f SCREEN button
Otherwise, the display does not turn off and
this causes battery drain.
To select the display mode.
g VOL (volume) control lever
To turn up or down the volume by pressing
up or down the VOL lever
h Reset button 10
i Receptor for the card remote
commander and wireless rotary
commander
j SHIFT (switching shift 1-3) button
To change the function of the . >
lever (qa).
k . > lever
To select the desired radio station, the
desired item to be adjusted, or the desired
image by pressing up or down the . >
lever.
Press up
Press down
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The corresponding buttons of the card
Card remote commander RM-X131
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
Instructions in this manual describe how to use
the unit by mainly using the card remote
commander.
ATT
MODE
Refer to the pages listed for details.
a MODE button
b Number buttons
(1) REP 13
REP
1
SHUF
2
3
6
4
5
(2) SHUF 13
To store stations, receive stored stations.
c SCREEN button
d MENU button
GRAPHIC
SCREEN
IMAGE
+
DISC
To display the general menus.
e SOURCE button
f </, (SEEK –/+) buttons
g SOUND button
SOURCE
–
SEEK
+
SEEK
–
DISC
To display the sound menus.
h OFF button
i VOL (+/–) buttons
j ATT button 24
k GRAPHIC button
To display the graphic menus.
l IMAGE button
OFF
BACK
+
VOL
–
To switch the display patterns.
m LIST button 15,
n M/m (DISC +/–) buttons
o ENTER button
To enter a setting.
p BACK button
In a setting, to return to a previous operation.
Note
If the display disappears by pressing (OFF), it cannot
be operated with the card remote commander unless
(SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted
to activate the unit first.
Tip
See “Replacing the lithium battery” on page 30 for
details on how to replace the batteries.
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Precautions
Notes on discs
• If your car was parked in direct sunlight, allow
the unit to cool off before operating it.
• Power antennas will extend automatically
while the unit is operating.
• Do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature while
driving, or perform any other function which
could divert your attention from the road.
• Do not drop water or foreign objects on the disc
tray as a fire or malfunction can occur.
• To keep discs clean, do not touch the surface.
Handle a disc by its edge.
• Keep your discs in their cases or disc
magazines when not in use.
Do not subject the discs to heat/high
temperature. Avoid leaving them in parked cars
or on dashboards/rear trays.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in this
manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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.
• 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.
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit or discs.
• Do not use any discs with labels or stickers
attached as this may cause 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.
Notes on CD lens
• Do not touch the lens in the disc tray.
• Do not use a commercially available lens
cleaner.
• Before playing, clean discs with a
commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe
each disc from the center out. Do not use
solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended
for analog discs.
Notes on LCD display
• Do not push the LCD display strongly. It may
cause injury or damage the display.
• Bright points of light (red, blue, or green) or
black dots may appear on the LCD display.
This is not a malfunction. The LCD is made
with high-precision technology and more than
99.99 % of the picture element is intact.
However, tiny elements of the picture may
show the above symptoms.
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Notes on CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CD-
RWs (rewritable CDs)
This unit can play the following discs:
About MP3 files
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard
technology and format for compressing a sound
sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of
its original size. Sounds outside the range of
human hearing are compressed while the sounds
we can hear are not compressed.
Type of discs
Label on the disc
Audio CD
Notes on discs
You can play MP3 files recorded on CD-ROMs,
CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.
The disc must be in the ISO 9660*1 level 1 or
level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in the
expansion format.
MP3 files
You can use a disc recorded in Multi Session*2.
1
*
ISO 9660 Format
The most common international standard for
the logical format of files and folders on a
CD-ROM.
• 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/CD-RW that is not
finalized*.
• You can play MP3 files recorded on CD-
ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.
There are several specification levels. In
Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 format
(no more than 8 characters in the name, no
more than 3 characters in the extension
“.MP3”) and in capital letters. Folder names
can be no longer than 8 characters. There can
be no more than 8 nested folder levels. Level
2 specifications allow file names up to 31
characters long.
• A CD-R/CD-RW to which a session can be
added can be played.
* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW
disc to be played on the audio CD player.
Each folder can have up to 8 trees.
For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format,
make sure of the contents of the writing
software, etc.
2
*
Multi Session
This is a recording method that enables
adding of data using the Track-At-Once
method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD
control area called the Lead-in and end at an
area called Lead-out. A Multi Session CD is a
CD having multiple sessions, with each
segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded
as a single session.
CD-Extra: The format which records audio
(audio CD data) as tracks on session 1, and
records data as tracks on session 2.
Mixed CD: In this format, data is recorded as
track 1, and audio (audio CD data) is recorded
as track 2.
continue to next page t
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Notes
The playback order of the MP3 files
The playback order of the folders and files is as
follows:
• With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and level 2,
folder names or file names may not be displayed
correctly.
• When naming, be sure to add the file extension
“.MP3” to the file name.
• If you put the extension “.MP3” to a file other than
MP3, the unit cannot recognize the file properly and
will generate random noise that could damage your
speakers.
Folder (album)
1
1
MP3 file (track)
• The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
– a disc recorded with complicated tree structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc to which data can be added.
2
2
Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in
Multi Session
• When the first track of the first session is audio CD
data:
3
3
Only audio CD data is played back.
Non-audio CD data/MP3 file information (track
number, time, etc.) is displayed with no sound.
• When the first track of the first session is not audio
CD data:
– If an MP3 file is in the disc, only MP3 file(s) play
back and other data is skipped. (Audio CD data is
not recognized.)
4
5
4
5
6
– If no MP3 file is in the disc, “NO Music” is
displayed and nothing is played back. (Audio CD
data is not recognized.)
6
7
7
8
8
9
Tree 1
(root)
Tree 2
Tree 3
Tree 4
Tree 5
Notes
• A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.
• Maximum folder number: 255 (including root folder
and empty folders)
• The maximum number of MP3 files and folders that
can be contained in a disc: 512
When a file/folder name contains many characters,
this number may become less than 512.
• The maximum number of trees which can be played:
8.
Tip
To specify a desired playback order, before the folder
or file name, input the order by number (e.g., “01,”
“02”), then record contents onto a disc. (The order
differs depending on the writing software.)
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General top menu display
Press (MENU) to enter the general top menus, then select the category of menu. In the general menu
display you can select various settings. To select, press (ENTER). To return to a previous operation,
press (BACK). To complete the setting and return to the normal display, press (MENU).
General top menu display
+
DISC
SOURCE
–
SEEK
+
SEEK
–
DISC
General menu display
1
2
+
DISC
SOURCE
–
SEEK
+
SEEK
–
DISC
+
DISC
SOURCE
–
SEEK
+
SEEK
–
DISC
a Selected category menu
Example: Setup
b Selected item and setting
Example: Beep ON
Icons and the contents of settings
Setup
Basic settings
Display
Display setting
Note
To move 1 to 2, press (ENTER).
PlayMode
Settings for playback and radio reception
c Selected item and setting
Example: Contrast Level 2
d The light moves as the level changes
Edit
Display character setting
Note
The displayed item will differ depending on the source.
SoundTuning
9
Precise settings for sound quality
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Setting the clock and the
calendar
Getting Started
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication
(Month/Day/Year Time).
The factory setting is “01/01/2003 01:00AM.”
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.
Press the reset button with a pointed object, such
as a ball-point pen.
1 Press (MENU).
2 Press < or , repeatedly to select
“Setup.”
After the reset is complete, the pre-stored images
are displayed. Press (IMAGE) on the card remote
commander to show the clock display and set the
clock and calendar.
3 Press (ENTER).
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“Clock.”
5 Press (ENTER).
Reset button
Notes
• Pressing the reset button will erase the clock/
calendar setting and some stored contents.
• The unit starts to perform initial setting for 10
seconds after you press the reset button. During
this, do not insert a disc, otherwise the unit may not
be reset. Should this occur, press the reset button
again.
1Press M or m repeatedly to set the
month.
Each time you press M, the number of the
• The unit makes some noise during the initial
settings, this is not a malfunction.
month increases.
Each time you press m, the number of the
month decreases.
2Press , to move to the day, then
press M or m repeatedly to set the
day.
3Repeat step 2 to set the year, the
hour, and the minute.
6 Press (ENTER).
The settings for clock and calendar are stored,
and the display returns to the normal display.
Note
If your car has no ACC position, turn on the power of
this unit first, then set the clock and the calendar.
Tips
• “AM” or “PM” toggles automatically depending on
your time setting.
• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
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CD Player
To
Press
Stop playback
(OFF)
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Skip tracks
– Automatic
Music Sensor
</, (./>)
[once for each track]
In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you
can also control external CD/MD units.
Note
Fast-forward/
reverse
– Manual Search
</, (m/M)
[hold until the desired point]
If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT
function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the
display when you play a CD TEXT disc.
Skip albums*
M/m (+/–)
: Operation by this unit
– Album selection [once for each album]
: Operation by card remote commander
* Available only when an MP3 file is played.
Notes
• There is a delay for a few seconds after pressing Z
before the disc is ejected, while the data in the disc
is being read.
• If you press Z to close the front panel without a CD
in the unit, the unit will make some noise. This is not
a malfunction.
Playing a disc
(With this unit)
• If you press Z on the front panel to eject a disc and
leave it in the slot, the disc protective function will
work. The ejected disc will be automatically pulled in
the slot 15 seconds after being ejected.
• Do not apply excessive pressure to the front panel
(especially when it is open), as this may cause a
malfunction.
Press Z to open the front panel and
insert the disc (labeled side up).
• Depending on the recording method used on the
disc, it may take a minute or more before playing the
first track.
• Depending on the condition of the disc, it may not
play back (page 6, 7).
• While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if m or
M is pressed, playback skips to the last/first track of
the disc.
The front panel closes and playback starts
automatically.
• When the last track on the disc has finished,
playback restarts from the first track of the disc.
• With the optional unit connected, playback of the
same source will continue on to the optional CD/MD
unit.
If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “
(CD icon)”or “CD”
appears in the display, and playback starts.
Note
The front panel closes automatically after the caution
alarm beeps.
(With optional unit)
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “
(CD icon),” “CD,” “
(MD icon),”
“MD” ,or “MS*” appears.
To
Press
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the
Stop playback
Eject the disc
Skip tracks
– Automatic Music [once for each track]
Sensor
(OFF)
desired unit appears.
Playback starts.
Z
. > lever up/down
* MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1.
Fast-forward/
reverse
– Manual Search
. > lever up/down
[hold until the desired point]
Locating a track and disc
See “Locating a track/disc by name” on page 15.
Skip albums*
(SHIFT), then . >
– Album selection lever up/down [once for
each album]
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Notes
• Some characters cannot be displayed.
• For some CD TEXT discs with very many
characters, some characters may not be displayed
nor scroll.
• This unit cannot display the artist name for each
track of a CD TEXT disc.
Display items
When the disc/album*1/track changes, any
prerecorded title of the new disc/album/track is
automatically displayed. If “AutoScroll” is set to
“ON,” names will be scrolled (page 25).
Notes on MP3
• When playing MP3 with ID3 tag, ID3 tag (artist
name/album name/track name) is displayed.
• ID3 tag applies only to version 1.
• The ID3 tag character codes comply with ASCII and
ISO 8859-1 standards. Joliet format discs can only
be displayed in ASCII. Incompatible characters will
be displayed as “ *.”
CD/MD
Standard mode:
MDLP display*2
LP2: LP2 playback
LP4: LP4 playback
CD/MD
icon
Disc/Album*1/
• In the following cases, elapsed playing time may not
be displayed accurately.
Track number
– when an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is
played.
– during fast-forward/reverse.
Tip
When “AutoScroll” is set to “OFF” and the disc/album/
track name is changed, the disc/album/track name
does not scroll.
Unit
Elapsed
Disc name*4/Artist name/
Album (folder) name*1/
Track (file) name
number*3 playing
time
Spectrum analyzer mode/Panorama/Wall
paper mode/Screen saver mode/Slide show
mode:
Disc/Album*1/
Track number
Elapsed
playing time
Source
Disc name*4/Artist name/
Album (folder) name*1/
Track (file) name*1
Clock mode:
Source
Disc/Album*1/
Track number
Elapsed
playing time
Clock
*1 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
*2 Available only when an optional MD unit with the
MDLP function is connected, and an MDLP disc is
played.
*3 Available only when an optional CD/MD unit is
connected.
*4 If the disc has been labeled by this unit using the
CUSTOM FILE function, Disc Memo is displayed
accordingly.
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Playing tracks repeatedly
Playing tracks in random
— Repeat Play
order
The disc in the main unit will repeat a track, the
entire album, or the entire disc when it reaches
the end. For repeat play, you can select:
— Shuffle Play
You can select:
•
•
•
•
SHUF *1 — to play the tracks in the current
album in random order.
CD/MD
SHUF
— to play the tracks on the current
•
•
•
REP
REP
REP
— to repeat a track.
*1 — to repeat an album.
*2 — to repeat a disc.
disc in random order.
*2 — to play the tracks in the current
SHUF
optional CD (MD) unit in random order.
3
SHUF All
* — to play all the tracks in all the
*1 Available only for MP3 files.
*2 Available only when one or more optional CD/MD
units are connected.
connected CD (MD) units (including this unit)
in random order.
During playback, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
*1 Available only for MP3 files.
*2 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD)
units are connected.
*3 Available only when one or more optional CD units,
or two or more optional MD units are connected.
Repeat Play starts.
In a display mode other than the Standard mode,
the icon will disappear a short time after you
adjust the setting.
During playback, press (2) (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until the icon disappears from the
display.
In a display mode other than the Standard mode,
the icon will disappear a short time after you
adjust the setting.
To return to normal play mode, press (2)
(SHUF) repeatedly until the icon disappears
from the display.
Note
“
” will not shuffle tracks between CD units
SHUF All
and MD units.
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8 Press (ENTER).
The display returns to the top menu display.
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo (With an optional CD unit with
the CUSTOM FILE function)
9 Press (MENU).
The display returns to the normal display.
Tips
• Simply overwrite or enter a blank space to correct or
erase a name.
• You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM
FILE function if that unit is connected along with a
CD unit that has the function. The Disc Memo will be
stored in the memory of the CD unit with the
CUSTOM FILE function.
You can label each disc with a custom name
(Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters
for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the
disc by name (page 15).
As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes
priority over any original CD TEXT information.
Note
Caution
Repeat/shuffle play is suspended until the Name Edit
is complete.
Do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature while
driving, or perform any other function which
could divert your attention from the road.
Erasing the Disc Memo
1 Start playing a disc you want to label.
2 Press (MENU).
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD.”
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE
function.
3 Press < or , repeatedly to select
“Edit.”
4 Press (ENTER).
5 Press M or m to select “Name Edit.”
6 Press (ENTER).
3 Press (MENU).
4 Press < or , repeatedly to select
“Edit.”
5 Press (ENTER).
6 Press M or m to select “Name Del.”
7 Press (ENTER).
The stored names will appear.
The unit will repeat the disc during the
labeling procedure.
7 Enter the characters.
1Press M* repeatedly to select the
desired character.
8 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
A
–
t
t
B
t
C
...
t
0
t
1
t
2
...
t
+
t
disc name you want to erase.
...
t
(blank space)
t
A
*
9 Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
*For reverse order, press m.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 8 and 9 if you want to erase
other names.
2Press , after locating the desired
character.
10Press (MENU).
The display returns to the normal display.
Notes
• When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased,
the original CD TEXT information is displayed.
• If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase,
try selecting a different CD unit in step 2.
If you press <, you can move back to the
left.
Tips
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
• In step 7, if there is no Disc Memo, the display will
return to the normal display automatically.
• If all the Disc Memo is deleted in step 9, the display
will return to the normal display automatically.
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Locating a track/disc by
Radio
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).
name
— List-up
(With an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT/
CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit)
You can use this function for discs that have been
assigned custom names*1 or for CD TEXT
discs*2.
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1 Press (LIST).
Storing stations
automatically
The assigned disc name appears in the
display.
Example: TrackList
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals within the selected band, and stores them
in the order of their frequency.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
“
(tuner icon)” or the band appears.
desired track*3/disc.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
3 Press (ENTER).
band.
*1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you
assign a name for a CD (page 14) or an MD.
*2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when
you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD
TEXT function.
3 Press (MENU).
4 Press < or , repeatedly to select
“Edit.”
5 Press (ENTER).
Note
In the case of CD TEXT discs and MDs, some letters
cannot be displayed.
6 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“BTM.”
Tip
To stop selecting and return to the normal display,
press (LIST).
7 Press (ENTER).
The stations with the strongest signals within
the selected band are stored in order of
frequency in the memory. To cancel storing,
press (ENTER) while storing the stations.
8 Press (MENU).
The display returns to the normal display.
Notes
• If only a few stations can be received due to weak
signals, some stored preset numbers will retain their
former settings.
• When a preset number is indicated in the display,
the unit starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
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Display items
Receiving the stored stations
Standard mode:
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
Tuner Radio
icon
band
Preset
number
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6))
on which the desired station is stored.
Tip
Press M or m to receive the stations in the order they
are stored in the memory (Preset Search function).
Frequency
Station name*
If preset tuning does not work
Spectrum analyzer mode/Panorama/Wall
paper mode/Screen saver mode/Slide show
mode:
Press < (SEEK –) or , (SEEK +) to
search for the station (automatic
tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat until the desired station is
received.
Preset
Radio
band
number
Frequency
Tips
• If automatic tuning stops too frequently, turn on the
Local Seek to limit seek to stations with stronger
signals (see “Changing the sound and display
settings” on page 25).
Station name*
• If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold < or , to locate the
approximate frequency, then press the < or ,
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).
Clock mode:
Radio Preset
band number
Frequency
If FM stereo reception is poor
Select monaural reception mode
(see “Changing the sound and display
settings” on page 25).
Clock
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
(“STEREO” disappears).
* This is displayed only when the station name has
been assigned. See “Storing station names” on
page 17.
Note
If interference occurs, this unit will automatically
narrow the reception frequency to eliminate noise (IF
Auto function). In such cases, some FM stereo
broadcasts may become monaural while in the stereo
reception mode.
Tips
• To always hear FM stereo broadcasts in stereo, you
can change the IF Auto setting and widen the
frequency signal reception (see “Changing the
sound and display settings” on page 25). Note that
some interference may occur in this setting.
• If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set “DSO” to
“OFF” (page 26).
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Storing only desired stations Storing station names
— Station Memo
You can manually preset desired stations.
You can assign a name to each radio station and
store it in memory. The name of the station
currently tuned in appears in the display. You can
assign a name using up to 8 characters for a
station.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press < (SEEK –) or , (SEEK +) to
tune in the station that you want to
store.
Storing the station names
1 Tune in a station whose name you
want to store.
4 Press the desired number button ((1)
to (6)) for 2 seconds until “Memory”
appears.
2 Press (MENU).
The number of the button you pressed is
displayed, and then the selected station is
assigned to this number and stored.
3 Press < or , repeatedly to select
“Edit.”
4 Press (ENTER).
Note
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select
If you try to store another station on the same stored
number, the previously stored station will be erased.
“Name Edit.”
6 Press (ENTER).
7 Enter the characters.
1Press M* repeatedly to select the
desired character.
A
–
t
t
B
t
C
...
t
0
t
1
t
2
...
t
+
t
...
t
(blank space)
t
A
*
*For reverse order, press m.
2Press , after locating the desired
character.
If you press <, you can move back to the
left.
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
8 Press (ENTER).
The display returns to the top menu display.
9 Press (MENU).
The display returns to the normal display.
continue to next page t
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Tips
• Simply overwrite or enter a blank space to correct or
erase a name.
• If no memory is remaining, “MEMORY FULL”
appears in the display, and you cannot assign a
station name.
Tuning in a station through a
list
— List-up
Erasing the station name
1 During radio reception, press (LIST)
momentarily.
1 During radio reception, press (MENU).
The frequency or assigned station name
appears in the display.
2 Press < or , repeatedly to select
“Edit.”
3 Press (ENTER).
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“Name Del.”
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
desired station.
5 Press (ENTER).
If no name is assigned to the station, only the
frequency appears in the display.
3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the desired
station.
After tuning is completed, the display returns
to the normal display.
6 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
station whose name you want to
erase.
Tip
To stop selecting and return to the normal display,
press (LIST).
7 Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 6 to 7 if you want to erase other
names.
8 Press (MENU).
The display returns to the normal display.
Tips
• In step 5, if there is no station name, the display will
return to the normal display automatically.
• If all station names are deleted in step 7, the display
will return to the normal display automatically.
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Image Settings
Selecting the display mode and display pattern
You can select from 5 different display modes. You can also select various display patterns in Standard
mode, Spectrum analyzer/Wall paper mode, Panorama/Wall paper mode, and Full motion mode.
Standard mode
Displays various information such as source, track number, elapsed playing time, disc name, track
name, and sound settings. You can display items such as an icon of the source on the left side of the
display, spectrum analyzer or wall paper in smaller size in the center of the display.
Spectrum analyzer mode
Displays a pre-stored spectrum analyzer setting on the whole screen.
Panorama mode
Displays pre-stored static images on the whole screen, and some of them scroll automatically.
Full motion mode
Plays back a pre-stored animation.
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Clock mode
Displays playback or radio reception information and clock.
By the card remote commander
By the unit
REP
1
SHUF
2
3
6
4
5
OPEN
SCREEN
IMAGE
/CLOSE
GRAPHIC
SCREEN
IMAGE
SCREEN
SCREEN
SHIFT
+
DISC
SHIFT
. >
lever
SOURCE
–
+
SEEK
SEEK
–
DISC
1 During playback or radio reception,
press (SCREEN) repeatedly to select
the display mode.
1 During playback or radio reception,
press (SCREEN) repeatedly to select
the display mode.
Each time you press (SCREEN), the display
mode changes as follows:
Each time you press (SCREEN), the display
mode changes as follows:
Standard mode t Spectrum analyzer
mode t Panorama mode t
Full motion mode t Clock mode* t
Standard mode
Standard mode t Spectrum analyzer
mode t Panorama mode t
Full motion mode t Clock mode* t
Standard mode
2 Press up or down the . > lever
while “Image” is displayed in the lower
right of the display to select the
display pattern.
2 Press (IMAGE) repeatedly to select the
display pattern.
* You cannot select any display pattern in the Clock
mode.
* You cannot select any display pattern in the Clock
mode.
When switching only the display pattern, press
(SHIFT) until “Image” appears on the display
lower right, and press up or down the . >
lever while “Image” is displayed. (If source is
AUX, you do not need to press (SHIFT).)
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Clearing display characters
automatically
— Auto Clear (Spectrum analyzer/Panorama/
Full motion mode)
Changing the translucence
ratio of the characters
—Blend Level (Spectrum analyzer Panorama/
Full motion mode)
You can make display characters disappear for a
moment in Spectrum analyzer/Panorama/Full
motion mode. When set to ON, you can display
the display characters only when the disc, album,
or track is changed or the source or display mode
is changed. You can enjoy full images.
You can set the translucence ratio (color density)
of the characters in the Spectrum analyzer/
Panorama/Full motion mode.
By setting this level down, you can adjust the
characters in the display to appear opaque.
1 Playback or receive the source (radio,
CD, MD, or AUX).
1 Play or receive the source (radio, CD,
MD, or AUX).
2 Press (GRAPHIC).
2 Press (GRAPHIC).
3 Press < or , repeatedly to select
3 Press < or , repeatedly to select
“BlendLevel.”
“AutoClear.”
Each time you press < or ,, the item
changes as follows:
Each time you press < or ,, the item
changes as follows:
AutoClear y BlendLevel y
Background y Color Sel y
SlideShow y AutoClear
AutoClear y BlendLevel y
Background y Color Sel y
SlideShow y AutoClear
4 Press (ENTER).
4 Press (ENTER).
5 Press (ENTER).
5 Press (ENTER).
6 Press < or , to select the
permeation ratio (Level 0-15).
The lower the level, the paler the display
characters.
6 Press M or m to select “ON.”
To cancel the Auto Clear function, select
“OFF.”
7 Press (ENTER).
7 Press (ENTER).
8 Press (GRAPHIC).
8 Press (GRAPHIC).
The display returns to the normal display.
The display returns to the normal display.
Notes
Note
• In Standard/Clock mode, you cannot change the
translucence ratio of the display characters.
• If you set “Auto Clear” to “ON” (page 21) or
“Background” to “ON” (page 22), the translucence
ratio of the display characters does not change.
In Standard/Clock mode, you cannot make the display
characters disappear automatically.
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Setting a background
— Background
Setting the character color
— Color Sel
You can set the background for characters to look
better, when characters look fading in the
colorful images.
You can select one of 7 color settings for the
character display. Besides, you can adjust and
store the desired color in the unit.
1 Playback or receive the source (radio,
CD, MD, or AUX).
Selecting the character color
1 Playback or receive the source (radio,
CD, MD, or AUX).
2 Press (GRAPHIC).
3 Press < or , repeatedly to select
2 Press (GRAPHIC).
“Cushion.”
Each time you press < or ,, the item
changes as follows:
3 Press < or , repeatedly to select
“Color Sel.”
AutoClear y BlendLevel y
Background y Color Sel y
SlideShow y AutoClear
Each time you press < or ,, the item
changes as follows:
AutoClear y BlendLevel y
Background y Color Sel y
SlideShow y AutoClear
4 Press (ENTER).
4 Press (ENTER).
5 Press (ENTER).
6 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
desired character color.
5 Press (ENTER).
Each time you press M or m, the character
color changes.
Blue y White y Green y Pink
y Yellow y Purple y Black y
Custom y Blue
If you select “FlashMemory” in step 6, skip to
step 10.
6 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“ON.”
7 Press (ENTER).
7 Press (ENTER).
8 Press (GRAPHIC).
8 Press (GRAPHIC).
The display returns to the normal display.
The display returns to the normal display.
Note
While “Auto Clear” is set to “ON”(page 21), the
Background function does not achieve its effect
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Adjusting the character color
Switching images as a slide
1 Playback or receive the source (radio,
CD, MD, or AUX).
show
2 Press (GRAPHIC).
— Slide Show
3 Press < or , repeatedly to select
The pre-stored images switch in sequence
automatically. You can select the display period
for an image.
“Color Sel.”
Each time you press < or ,, the item
changes as follows:
AutoClear y BlendLevel y
Background y Color Sel y
SlideShow y AutoClear
1 Playback or receive the source (radio,
CD, MD, or AUX).
2 Press (GRAPHIC).
4 Press (ENTER).
5 Press (ENTER).
3 Press < or , repeatedly to select
“Slide Show.”
Each time you press < or ,, the item
changes as follows:
6 Press M or m to select “Custom,” then
press (ENTER).
AutoClear y BlendLevel y
Background y Color Sel y
SlideShow y AutoClear
7 Press M or m repeatedly to select one
among Red-Green-Blue.
Each time you press M or m, the item
changes.
4 Press (ENTER).
8 Press < or , to adjust the level of
the color.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 to set the character
display to your desired color.
9 Press (ENTER).
5 Press (ENTER).
10Press M or m to select “Save,” then
6 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
display period for an image.
Each time you press M or m, the item changes
as follows:
press (ENTER).
To restore the former character color, select
“Cancel,” then press (ENTER).
To restore the factory-set character color,
select “Reset,” then press (ENTER).
Fast y Middle y Slow y OFF y
Fast
To cancel the Slide Show function, select
“OFF.”
11Press (GRAPHIC).
7 Press (ENTER).
8 Press (GRAPHIC).
The display returns to the normal display.
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Quickly attenuating the
sound
Other Functions
Press (ATT).
“ATT” appears in the display for a while.
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
To restore the previous volume level, press
(ATT) again.
Tip
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader,
and subwoofer volume.
When the interface cable of a car telephone is
connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the
volume automatically when a telephone call comes in
(Telephone ATT function).
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source
(radio, CD, MD, or AUX).
2 Press (SOUND).
3 Press < or , repeatedly to select the
item you want to adjust.
Each time you press < or ,, the item
changes as follows:
DSO y EQ7 y Bass y Treble
y Balance (left-right)
y Fader (front-rear)
y SubWoofer (subwoofer volume)
4 Press (ENTER).
5 Adjust the selected item by pressing
< or ,.
6 Press (ENTER).
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SoundTuning
• EQ7 Tune (page 26) — to adjust the equalizer
Changing the sound and
display settings
— Menu
curve.
• HPF (High pass filter) (page 27)
• LPF (Low pass filter) (page 28)
• Loudness — to enjoy bass and treble even at
low volumes. The bass and treble will be
reinforced.
The following items can be set:
• AUX Level*3 (page 29) — to adjust the volume
level of connected auxiliary equipment.
Setup
• Clock (page 10)
• Beep — to turn the beeps on or off.
• AUX Skip*1 (page 29) — to turn the AUX
source display on or off.
*1 Displayed only when the clock is displayed by
pressing (OFF).
*2 Displayed only when CD, MS, or MD are playing
back.
• MS Auto
*3 Displayed only when the source is AUX.
Note
Display
Only when an optional CD/MD unit is not connected,
“AUX Skip” and “AUX Level” are displayed.
• Dimmer — to change the brightness of the
display.
– Select “AUTO” to dim the display only when
you turn the lights on.
1 Press (MENU).
To set “AutoScroll,” press (MENU) during
CD/MD playback.
– Select “ON” to dim the display.
– Select “OFF” to deactivate the Dimmer.
• Contrast — to adjust the contrast if the
indications on the display are not recognizable
because of the unit’s installation position.
• AutoScroll*2
– Select “ON” to scroll all automatically
displayed names.
– When AutoScroll is set to “OFF” and the
disc/track name is changed, the disc/track
name does not scroll.
2 Press < or , repeatedly to select the
desired item.
3 Press (ENTER).
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select your
desired items to be adjusted.
5 Press (ENTER).
6 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
desired setting (Example: “ON” or
“OFF”).
PlayMode
• Local (Local seek mode) (page 16)
– Select “ON” to only tune into stations with
stronger signals.
7 Press (ENTER).
The display returns to the top menu display.
8 Press (MENU).
• Mono (Monaural mode) (page 16)
– Select “ON” to hear FM stereo broadcast in
monaural. Select “OFF” to return to normal
mode.
The display returns to the normal display.
Note
The displayed item will differ depending on the source.
• IF switch AUTO/WIDE (page 16)
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Setting the Dynamic
Setting the equalizer (EQ7)
You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music
types (Xplod, Vocal, Club, Jazz, New Age, Rock,
and Custom).
Soundstage Organizer (DSO)
If your speakers are installed into the lower part
of the doors, the sound will come from below
and may not be clear.
You can adjust a different equalizer setting for
each source.
The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer)
function creates a more ambient sound as if there
were speakers above the dashboard (virtual
speakers).
Selecting the equalizer curve
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source
You can store the DSO setting for each source.
(radio, CD, MD, or AUX).
DSO mode and image of virtual speakers
2 Press (SOUND).
3 Press < or , repeatedly to select
*3
*2
*1
*3
“EQ7.”
*2
*1
4 Press (ENTER).
*4
*4
*1 DSO 1
*2 DSO 2
*3 DSO 3
*4 DSO OFF
5 Press < or , repeatedly to select the
Equalizer mode.
To cancel the equalizing effect, select “OFF.”
6 Press (ENTER).
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source
(radio, CD, MD, or AUX).
Note
While DSO is active, equalizer settings are
automatically adjusted for best overall effect.
2 Press (SOUND).
3 Press < or , repeatedly to select
“DSO.”
Adjusting the equalizer curve
You can store and adjust the equalizer settings
for frequency and level.
4 Press (ENTER).
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source
(radio, CD, MD, or AUX).
2 Press (MENU).
3 Press < or , repeatedly to select
5 Press < or , repeatedly to select the
DSO mode (DSO 1-3).
“SoundTuning.”
To cancel the DSO function, select “OFF.”
4 Press (ENTER).
6 Press (ENTER).
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select “EQ7
Notes
Tune.”
• Depending on the type of car interior or type of
music, DSO may not have a desirable affect.
• If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set “DSO” to
“OFF.”
6 Press (ENTER).
Example: EQ7 Tune “Xplod”
Tip
The sound effect of the DSO mode increases as the
number increases.
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7 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
desired equalizer curve.
Adjusting the front and rear
8 Press (ENTER).
volume
9 Select the desired frequency and level.
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source
1Press < or , repeatedly to select
the desired frequency.
(radio, CD, MD, or AUX).
Each time you press < or ,, the
frequency changes.
2 Press (SOUND).
3 Press < or , repeatedly to select
62 Hz y 157 Hz y 396 Hz
y 1000 Hz y 2510 Hz
y 6340 Hz y 16000 Hz
“Fader.”
4 Press (ENTER).
5 Press < or , repeatedly to adjust
2Press M or m repeatedly to adjust
the desired level.
The level is adjustable by 1 dB steps from
–10 dB to +10 dB.
the volume of front/rear speakers.
6 Press (ENTER).
The display returns to the normal display.
Adjusting the cut-off frequency for the
front/rear speakers
To match the characteristics of the installed
speaker system, you can select the cut-off
frequency of the speakers.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
Cut-off frequency
off
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the
equalizer curve.
10Press (ENTER).
After the effect setting is completed, the
display returns to the normal display.
Frequency (Hz)
1 During playback or radio reception,
press (MENU).
2 Press < or , repeatedly to select
“SoundTuning.”
3 Press (ENTER).
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“HPF.”
5 Press (ENTER).
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6 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
cut-off frequency.
Adjusting the cut-off frequency for the
subwoofer(s)
Each time you press M or m, the frequency
changes as follows:
To match the characteristics of the connected
subwoofer(s), you can cut out the unwanted high
and middle frequency signals entering the
subwoofer(s). By setting the cut-off frequency
(see the diagram below), the subwoofer(s) will
output only low frequency signals for a clearer
sound.
OFF (default setting) y 78 Hz y 125 Hz
7 Press (MENU).
After the frequency setting is complete, the
display returns to the normal display.
Cut-off frequency
off
Adjusting the volume of the
subwoofer(s)
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source
(radio, CD, MD, or AUX).
2 Press (SOUND).
Frequency (Hz)
3 Press < or , repeatedly to select
1 During playback or radio reception,
“SubWoofer.”
press (MENU).
4 Press (ENTER).
2 Press < or , repeatedly to select
“SoundTuning.”
3 Press (ENTER).
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“LPF.”
5 Press < or , repeatedly to adjust
5 Press (ENTER).
the volume.
6 Press (ENTER).
The display returns to the normal display.
Tip
The volume level is adjustable from –10 dB to +10 dB.
(Below –10 dB, “– ∞dB” is displayed.)
6 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
cut-off frequency.
Each time you press M or m, the frequency
changes as follows:
OFF (default setting) y 125 Hz y 78 Hz
7 Press (MENU).
After the frequency setting is complete, the
display returns to the normal display.
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To deactivate auxiliary equipment in
the music source display
Connecting auxiliary audio
equipment
The unit’s AUX IN (external audio input)
terminal on this unit is also used as the BUS
AUDIO IN (audio input) terminal.
You can listen to the sound from your car
speakers by connecting optional Sony portable
devices.
1 Press (OFF).
CD/MD playback or radio reception stops
(the key illumination and display remain on).
2 Press (MENU).
3 Press < or , repeatedly to select
“Setup.”
4 Press (ENTER).
Note
If you connect an optional Sony CD/MD unit, you
cannot connect any portable devices and cannot
select “AUX.”
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“AUX Skip.”
6 Press (ENTER).
7 Press m to select “ON.”
8 Press (MENU).
Selecting auxiliary equipment
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“AUX.”
To restore the indication, select “AUX Skip
OFF.”
Adjusting the volume level
You can adjust the volume for each connected
audio equipment.
1 Press (MENU).
2 Press < or , repeatedly to select
“SoundTuning.”
3 Press (ENTER).
4 Press M or m repeatedly to select
“AUX Level.”
5 Press (ENTER).
6 Press < or , repeatedly to adjust
the volume level.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps
from –6 dB to +6 dB.
7 Press (ENTER).
The display returns to the top menu display.
8 Press (MENU).
The display returns to the normal display.
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Replacing the lithium battery
Under normal conditions, batteries will last
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range of the
card remote commander becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium
battery. Use of any other battery may present a
risk of fire or explosion.
Additional Information
Maintenance
Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one
matching the amperage rating stated on the
original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power
connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows
again after replacement, there may be an internal
malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
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+ side up
Fuse (10 A)
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this
could damage the unit.
Notes on lithium battery
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
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Removing the unit
1 Remove the protection collar.
1Engage the release keys together
with the protection collar.
Orient the release
key correctly.
2Pull out the release keys to remove
the protection collar.
2 Remove the unit.
1Insert both release keys together
until they click.
Face the hook
inwards.
2Pull the release keys to unseat the
unit.
3Slide the unit out of the mounting.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
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.
Tone controls
Bass 8 dB at 100 Hz
Treble 8 dB at 10 kHz
+8 dB at 100 Hz
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio
Frequency response
Wow and flutter
95 dB
10 – 20,000 Hz
Below measurable limit
Loudness
+2 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements
Dimensions
12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Tuner section
FM
Approx. 178
(7 /8 × 2 × 7 /8 in.)
×
50
×
178 mm
1
1
(w/h/d)
Tuning range
87.5 – 107.9 MHz
External antenna connector
10.7 MHz/450 kHz
9 dBf
75 dB at 400 kHz
67 dB (stereo),
Mounting dimensions
Approx. 182
(7 /4 × 2 /8 × 6 /4 in.)
(w/h/d)
×
53
×
157 mm
1
1
1
Antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency
Usable sensitivity
Selectivity
Mass
Approx. 1.7 kg
(3 lb. 12 oz.)
Signal-to-noise ratio
Supplied accessories
Card remote commander
RM-X131
Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Front panel cover (1)
Wireless rotary commander
RM-X6S
BUS cable (supplied with
an RCA pin cord)
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
CD changer (10 discs)
CDX-757MX, CDX-656
CD changer (6 discs)
CDX-T70MX, CDX-T69
MD changer (6 discs)
MDX-66XLP
69 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.5 % (stereo),
0.3 % (mono)
35 dB at 1 kHz
30 – 15,000 Hz
Separation
Frequency response
Optional accessories
Optional equipment
AM
Tuning range
Antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency
Sensitivity
530 – 1,710 kHz
External antenna connector
10.7 MHz/450 kHz
30 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs
Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
4 – 8 ohms
MG-MS System-up Player
MGS-X1
XM Satellite Radio
Receiver
Speaker impedance
Maximum power output 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
XT-XM1
Source selector
XA-C30
AUX-IN selector
XA-300
General
Outputs
Audio outputs (front/rear)
Subwoofer output (mono)
Power antenna relay control
terminal
Power amplifier control
terminal
Telephone ATT control
terminal
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
Inputs
Illumination control
terminal
BUS control input terminal
BUS audio input/AUX IN
terminal
Note
This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier
or an equalizer.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Antenna input terminal
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CD/MD playback
Playback does not begin.
• Defective MD or dirty CD.
• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not play due to
its recording equipment or the disc
condition.
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.
MP3 files cannot be played back.
• Recording was not performed according to
the ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or the
Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format.
• The file extension “.MP3” is not added to the
file name.
General
The operation buttons do not function.
Press the reset button.
No sound.
• Press up the VOL control lever to adjust the
volume.
• Cancel the ATT function.
• Set the fader control to the center position for
a 2-speaker system.
• Files are not stored in MP3 format.
Album name/track name/ID3 tag is not
displayed correctly.
• A disc is not compliant with ISO9660 level
1.
tUse a compliant disc.
The contents of the memory have been
erased.
• The reset button has been pressed.
tStore again into the memory.
• The power cord or battery has been
disconnected.
• The unit can only display the letter codes,
such as ASCII, half sized European letters
(ASCII only for Joliet), and Shift-JIS. Letter
codes other than the above will not display
correctly.
MP3 files take longer to play back than
others.
The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
– a disc recorded with complicated tree
structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc to which data can be added.
• The power connecting cord is not connected
properly.
No beep sound.
The beep sound is canceled (page 25).
• An optional power amplifier is connected
and you are not using the built-in amplifier.
The display disappears from/does not
appear in the display window.
• The display disappears if you press and hold
(OFF).
The sound skips from vibration.
• The unit is installed at an angle of more than
30°.
• The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of
the car.
tPress and hold (OFF) again until the
display appears.
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the ignition key is in the
ON, ACC, or OFF position.
The leads are not matched correctly with the
car’s accessory power connector.
The sound skips.
• Defective or dirty disc.
• The CD-R/CD-RW has been damaged.
If you close the disc tray or reset the setting,
the unit will make some noise.
This is just the noise of the unit checking a
disc, this is not a malfunction.
No power is being supplied to the unit.
• Check the connection. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.
• The car does not have an ACC position.
tPress (SOURCE) to turn on the unit.
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The power is continuously supplied to the
unit.
The car does not have an ACC position.
The power antenna does not extend.
The power antenna does not have a relay box.
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Radio reception
Preset tuning is not possible.
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
Error displays/Messages
Error displays
(For this unit and optional CD/MD changers)
The following indications will flash for about
5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
Blank*1
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 if your car has a built-in FM/AM
antenna in the rear/side glass.)
• Check the connection of the car antenna.
• The auto antenna will not go up.
tCheck the connection of the power
antenna control lead.
No tracks have been recorded on an
MD*2(MS).
tPlay an MD (MS) with recorded tracks on
it.
Cannot Play
The unit cannot playback certain files due to a
difference in format.
• Check the frequency.
• When the DSO mode is on, the sound is
sometimes hampered by noises.
Error*1
• A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.*2
tClean or insert the CD correctly.
• A CD/MD cannot play because of some
problem.*2
tSet the DSO mode to “OFF” (page 26).
Automatic tuning is not possible.
• The local seek mode is set to “ON.”
tSet the local seek mode to “OFF”
(page 25).
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
tPerform manual tuning.
The “STEREO” indication flashes.
• Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
tSet to the monaural reception mode
(page 25).
tInsert another CD/MD.
Expired
• Try to playback audio data with expired data
limits.
• Try to playback audio data with data limits,
but the clock has not been set.
tYou must set the date in the menu.
File Error
• Cannot read the data.
• The data is damaged or corrupted.
A program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
High Temp
The ambient temperature is more than 50°C
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
tCancel monaural reception mode
(page 25).
(122°F).
tWait until the temperature goes down
below 50°C (122°F).
Interference occurs during FM reception.
The wide mode is selected.
tSet the IF mode to “IF AUTO” (page 25).
NO Disc
No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.
tInsert discs in the CD/MD unit.
NO Magazine
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/
MD unit.
tInsert the magazine in the CD/MD unit.
NO Music*1
A CD which is not a music file is inserted.
tInsert a music CD.
Not Ready
The lid of the MD unit (MDX-40) is open or
the MDs are not inserted properly.
tClose the lid or insert the MDs properly.
Push Reset
The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because
of some problem.
tPress the reset button on the unit.
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*1 When the CD/MD changer is connected to the unit,
the disc number of the CD or MD appears 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.
Messages
Local Seek up/Local Seek down
The Local Seek mode is on during automatic
tuning (page 16).
About ID3 tag version 2
Although not a malfunction, the following occurs
when an MP3 file containing ID3 tag ver.2 is
played:
– When skipping a portion of ID3 tag ver.2 (at the
beginning of the track), sound is not output.
Skip time changes depending ID3 tag ver.2
capacity.
Example: At 64 kbytes, it is about 2 seconds
(with RealJukebox).
– The displayed elapsed playing time when
skipping a portion of ID3 tag ver.2 is inaccurate.
For MP3 files of a bit rate other than 128 kbps,
time is not displayed accurately during playback.
– When an MP3 file is created with MP3
conversion software (ex. RealJukebox*), ID3 tag
ver.2 will automatically be written.
* “RealJukebox is a registered trademark of
RealNetworks, Inc.”
As of December, 2001
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