Sony MDX C6500X User Manual

3-043-387-11 (1)  
FM/AM  
Min iDisc Pla ye r  
US  
Operating Instructions  
Owners Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.  
Record the serial number in the space provided below.  
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this  
product.  
Model No. MDX-C6500X Serial No.  
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/ connections manual.  
MDX-C6500X  
© 2000 Sony Corporation  
No t e s o n a t t a ch in g la b e ls  
Notes on MDs  
Be sure to attach labels on cartridges correctly,  
as failing to do so may cause the MD to  
become stuck in the unit.  
Since the disc itself is housed in a cartridge,  
free from accidental contact with your fingers  
and dust, MDs can withstand a certain degree  
of the rough handling. However, dirt or dust  
on the surface of the cartridge or a warped  
cartridge may cause a malfunction. Observe  
the following for best results.  
• Attach the label in a suitable position.  
• Remove old labels before putting new ones  
on.  
• Replace labels that are beginning to peel  
away from the MD.  
Never touch the surface of the disc itself by  
deliberately opening the shutter on the  
cartridge.  
When you eject the MD, the shutter may be  
open. In such a case, close the shutter  
immediately.  
Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or  
heat sources such as hot air-ducts. Do not leave  
it in a car parked in direct sunlight where there  
can a considerable rise in temperature.  
Make sure the MD is not left on the dashboard  
or rear tray of a car, etc. where the temperature  
can also be excessive.  
Cle a n in g  
Wipe the surface of the cartridge from time to  
time with a soft dry cloth.  
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Table of Contents  
Location of controls ............................................. 5  
Ot h e r Fu n ct io n s  
Labeling the rotary commander ...................... 18  
Using the rotary commander ........................... 19  
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 20  
Attenuating the sound ...................................... 20  
Changing the sound and display settings ...... 21  
Boosting the bass sound  
Ge t t in g St a rt e d  
Resetting the unit ................................................. 7  
Detaching the front panel ................................... 7  
Turning the unit on/ off ....................................... 8  
How to use the menu .......................................... 8  
Setting the clock ................................................... 8  
— D-bass ........................................................ 21  
MD Pla ye r  
CD/MD Un it (o p t io n a l)  
Listening to an MD .............................................. 9  
Playing tracks repeatedly  
— Repeat Play ............................................... 11  
Playing tracks in random order  
— Shuffle Play ............................................... 11  
Labeling a CD  
TV/Vid e o (o p t io n a l)  
Watching the TV ................................................. 22  
Watching a video ................................................ 22  
Memorizing TV channels automatically ........ 22  
Memorizing only the desired TV channels .... 22  
Storing the TV channel names ......................... 23  
Displaying the information stored on discs ... 23  
Watching the TV or video while listening to a  
CD or MD  
— Disc Memo* .............................................. 12  
Locating a disc by name  
— Simultaneous Play ................................... 23  
— List-up* ..................................................... 13  
Selecting specific tracks for playback  
— Bank* ......................................................... 14  
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
Maintenance ........................................................ 24  
Dismounting the unit ........................................ 25  
Specifications ...................................................... 26  
Troubleshooting guide ...................................... 27  
* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit  
Ra d io  
Memorizing stations automatically  
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 15  
Memorizing only the desired stations ............ 15  
Receiving the memorized stations ................... 16  
Storing the station names  
— Station Memo ........................................... 17  
Locating a station by name  
— List-up ....................................................... 18  
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Location of controls  
OPEN  
D-BASS  
DSPL  
LIST  
-
MENU  
-
SEEK/AMS  
SOURCE  
SOUND  
ENTER  
REP  
1
SHUF  
2
MODE  
3
4
5
6
OFF  
MDX-C6500X  
Refer to the pages listed for details.  
1 Volume control dial  
qf SEEK/AMS –/+ (cursor left/right) buttons  
8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 24  
Automatic Music Sensor 10, 14  
Manual Search 10  
2 MENU button 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,  
17, 21, 22, 24  
3 DISC/PRST +/(cursor up/dow n) buttons  
Seek 15, 16, 22  
8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 24  
qg ENTER button 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,  
During CD/MD playback:  
Disc change 11, 13  
17, 18, 21, 22, 24  
During radio reception:  
Preset stations select 16, 18  
During TV reception:  
Band select 22  
qh MODE button  
During CD or MD playback:  
CD/MD unit select 9, 13  
During radio reception:  
BAND select 15, 16  
4
Z (eject) button (located on the front  
side of the unit behind the front panel)  
9
During TV reception:  
Unit select 22  
5 DSPL (display mode change) button  
qj Receptor for the card remote  
9, 10, 12, 17  
commander  
6 LIST button 12, 17  
qk Number buttons  
List-up 13, 18, 23  
During radio reception:  
Preset number select 15, 16  
During CD/MD playback:  
(1)REP 11  
7 SOURCE (TUNER/CD/MD/TV) button  
8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 22, 24  
8 Display w indow  
(2)SHUF 11  
9 OPEN button 7, 9, 25  
q; D-BASS button 21  
qa SOUND button 20  
During TV reception:  
Preset number select 22  
* Wa rn in g w h e n in st a llin g in a ca r  
w it h o u t ACC (a cce sso ry) p o sit io n o n  
t h e ig n it io n ke y sw it ch  
Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for tw o  
seconds to turn off the clock display after  
turning off the engine.  
qs Reset button (located on the front side  
of the unit behind the front panel) 7  
qd OFF button* 7, 8, 9  
When you press (OFF) only momentarily,  
the clock display does not turn off and this  
causes battery wear.  
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Location of controls  
Ca rd re m o t e co m m a n d e r RM-X91  
Th e co rre sp o n d in g b u t t o n s o f t h e ca rd  
re m o t e co m m a n d e r co n t ro l t h e sa m e  
fu n ct io n s a s t h o se o n t h is u n it .  
OFF  
1 OFF button  
2 MENU button  
3 SOURCE button  
4 SEEK/AMS buttons  
5 SOUND button  
6 DSPL button  
DISC  
MENU  
SEEK  
LIST  
SEEK  
SOURCE  
DISC  
SOUND  
ENTER  
MODE  
7 ATT button  
DSPL  
ATT  
8 LIST button  
VOL  
9 DISC/PRST buttons  
q; ENTER button  
qa MODE button  
qs VOL buttons  
Re p la cin g t h e lit h iu m b a t t e ry  
No t e s o n lit h iu m b a t t e ry  
When the battery becomes weak, the range of  
the card remote commander becomes shorter.  
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 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.  
x
+ side up  
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At t a ch in g t h e fro n t p a n e l  
Place the hole A in the front panel onto the  
spindle B on the unit as illustrated, then push  
the left side in.  
Getting Started  
Resetting the unit  
Before operating the unit for the first time or  
after replacing the car battery, you must reset  
the unit.  
A
B
Remove the front panel and press the reset  
button with a pointed object, such as a ball-  
point pen.  
Reset button  
x
Note  
Pressing the reset button will erase the clock  
setting and some memorized functions such as the  
station memo.  
Detaching the front panel  
You can detach the front panel of this unit to  
protect the unit from being stolen.  
Notes  
• Be careful not to attach the front panel upside  
down.  
Do not press the front panel too hard against the  
unit when attaching it.  
1 Press (OFF).  
2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel  
to the right side, and pull out the left  
side of the front panel.  
Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure  
on the display window of the front panel.  
Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight  
or heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not  
leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the  
dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or  
where there may be a considerable rise in  
temperature.  
Ca u t io n a la rm  
1
2
If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF  
position without removing the front panel, the  
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.  
If you connect an optional power amplifier and  
do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep  
sound will be deactivated.  
Notes  
• Do not put anything on the inner surface of the  
front panel.  
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it  
from the unit.  
If you detach the panel while the unit is still  
turned on, the power will turn off automatically  
to prevent the speakers from being damaged.  
When carrying the front panel with you, use the  
supplied front panel case.  
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Turning the unit on/off  
Setting the clock  
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.  
Tu rn in g o n t h e u n it  
Press (SOURCE) or insert an MD in the unit.  
For details on operation, refer to page 9 (MD/  
CD) and page 15 (radio).  
Example: To set the clock to 10:08  
1 Press (MENU), then press either side of  
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “CLOCK”  
appears.  
Tu rn in g o ff t h e u n it  
Press (OFF) to stop MD/ CD playback or FM/  
AM reception (the key illumination and  
display remain on).  
Press (OFF) for two seconds to completely  
turn off the unit.  
1 Press (ENTER).  
Note  
If your car has no ACC position on the ignition key  
switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing  
(OFF) for two seconds to avoid car battery wear.  
The hour indication flashes.  
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to set  
How to use the menu  
the hour.  
This unit is operated by selecting items from a  
menu.  
To select, first enter the menu mode and  
choose up/ down ((+)/ (–) of (DISC/PRST)), or  
choose left/ right ((–)/ (+) of (SEEK/AMS)).  
3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS).  
(DISC/PRST)  
(+): to select upw ards  
SOURCE  
The minute indication flashes.  
4 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to set  
(–): to select dow nw ards  
the minute.  
(SEEK/AMS)  
(–): to select  
leftw ards  
(+): to select  
rightw ards  
SOURCE  
2 Press (ENTER).  
The clock starts.  
After the clock setting is completed, the  
display returns to normal play mode.  
Note  
In the initial setting, the clock indication appears  
while the unit is turned off.  
When the D.INFO mode is set to ON, the time is  
always displayed (page 21).  
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Wh e n t h e la st t ra ck o n t h e MD is  
o ve r  
The track number indication returns to “1,”  
and playback restarts from the first track of the  
MD.  
MD Player  
CD/MD Unit (optional)  
To  
Press  
In addition to playing an MD with this unit  
alone, you can also control external CD/ MD  
units.  
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.  
Stop playback  
Eject the MD  
(OFF)  
(OPEN) then Z  
Pla yin g a CD o r MD  
(w it h a n o p t io n a l CD/MD u n it )  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select  
CD” or “MD.”  
Listening to an MD  
(with this unit only)  
2 Press (MODE) until the desired unit  
appears.  
CD/ MD playback starts.  
1 Press (OPEN) and insert the MD.  
Labeled side up  
All the discs in the current CD/ MD unit is  
played from the top.  
Z
Ch a n g in g t h e d isp la y it e m  
Each time you press (DSPL) during MD, CD,  
or CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as  
follows:  
V
Disc number*1/Track number/  
Elapsed playback time  
2 Close the front panel.  
Playback starts automatically.  
V
Disc name*2/Artist name*3  
If an MD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)  
repeatedly until “MD” appears to start  
playback.  
V
Track name*4  
The title of the MD* and the track title will  
appear in the display window, then the  
playing time will appear.  
1
*
*
While an optional CD/MD unit is connected.  
If you have not labeled the CD or CD TEXT disc  
(Labeling a CD” on page 12), or if there is no  
disc name prerecorded on the MD, DISC” and  
NO NAME” appear in the display.  
2
MD indication  
3
4
*
*
If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist name  
appears in the display after the disc name. (Only  
for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.)  
If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is not  
prerecorded, “TRACK” and “NO NAME” appear  
in the display.  
Track number  
Elapsed playing time  
* Only if these titles are prerecorded on the MD.  
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After you select the desired item, the display  
will automatically change to the Motion  
Display mode after a few seconds.  
Lo ca t in g a sp e cific t ra ck  
Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)  
In the Motion Display mode, all the items are  
scrolled in the display one by one in order.  
During playback, press either side of  
(SEEK/AMS) momentarily for each track  
you w ant to skip.  
Note  
If you use personalized labels, they will always  
take priority over the original CD TEXT  
information when such information is  
displayed.  
To locate  
preceding  
tracks  
To locate  
succeeding  
tracks  
SOURCE  
Tip  
The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See  
Changing the sound and display settingson  
page 20.)  
Lo ca t in g a sp e cific p o in t in a t ra ck  
— Manual Search  
Au t o m a t ica lly scro llin g a d isc n a m e  
Auto Scroll  
If the disc name, artist name, or track name on  
an MD or a CD TEXT disc exceeds eight  
characters and the Auto Scroll function is on,  
information automatically scrolls across the  
During playback, press and hold either  
side of (SEEK/AMS). Release w hen you  
have found the desired point.  
To search  
backw ard  
To search  
forw ard  
display as follows:  
SOURCE  
• The disc name appears when the disc has  
changed (if the disc name is selected as the  
display item).  
• The track name appears when the track has  
changed (if the track name is selected as the  
display item).  
• The disc or track name appears depending on  
the setting when you press (SOURCE) to select  
an MD or CD TEXT disc.  
Note  
If “  
or “  
appears in the  
display, you have reached the beginning or the  
end of the disc and you cannot go any further.  
If you press (DSPL) to change the display  
item, the disc or track name of the MD or CD  
TEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether  
you set the function on or off.  
1 During playback, press (MENU).  
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)  
repeatedly until “A.SCRL-OFF” appears.  
3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select  
“A.SCRL-ON.”  
4 Press (ENTER).  
To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.SCRL-OFF” in  
step 3.  
Note  
For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters,  
the following cases may happen:  
— Some of the characters are not displayed.  
— Auto Scroll does not work.  
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Lo ca t in g a d isc  
Disc Selection  
Playing tracks in random  
order — Shuffle Play  
You can select:  
• SHUF-1 – to play the tracks on the current  
disc in random order.  
When an optional CD/MD unit is  
connected, press either side of  
(DISC/PRST) to select the desired disc.  
The desired disc in the current optional  
CD/ MD unit begins playback.  
• SHUF-2 – to play the tracks in the current  
optional CD/ MD unit in random order.  
• SHUF-ALL – to play all the tracks in all the  
optional CD/ MD units in random order.  
Playing tracks repeatedly  
During playback, press (2) (SHUF)  
repeatedly until the desired setting  
appears in the display.  
Repeat Play  
The MD in the main unit will automatically  
repeat itself when it reaches the end. As repeat  
play, you can select:  
B SHUF-1  
B SHUF-2*  
B SHUF-ALL*  
SHUF-OFF b  
• REP-1 – to repeat a track.  
• REP-2 – to repeat a disc in the optional CD/  
MD unit.  
* SHUF-2” and “SHUF-ALL” are only available  
when you connect one or more optional MD  
units, or when you connect two or more  
optional CD units.  
During playback, press (1) (REP)  
repeatedly until the desired setting  
appears in the display.  
LIST  
-SEEK/AMS  
B REP-1  
B REP-2*  
NTER  
MODE  
REP-OFF b  
REP  
1
SHUF  
2
3
4
5
6
* REP-2” is only available when you connect  
one or more optional MD units, or when you  
connect two or more optional CD units.  
Shuffle Play starts.  
IST  
To return to normal play mode, select “SHUF-  
OFF.”  
-SEEK/AMS  
NTER  
MODE  
REP  
1
SHUF  
2
3
4
5
6
Repeat Play starts.  
To return to normal play mode, select “REP-  
OFF.”  
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5 To return to normal CD play mode, press  
(ENTER).  
Labeling a CD Disc Memo  
(For a CD unit with the custom file function)  
Tips  
• To erase or correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar)  
for each character.  
• There is another way to start labeling a CD. Press  
(LIST) for two seconds instead of steps 2 and 3.  
You can also complete the operation by pressing  
(LIST) for two seconds instead of step 5.  
You can label each disc with a personalized  
name. You can enter up to eight characters for  
a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the  
disc by name (page 13) and select the specific  
tracks for playback (page 14).  
1 Start playing the disc you w ant to label.  
Disp la yin g t h e d isc m e m o  
Press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc  
playback.  
2 Press (MENU), then press either side of  
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NAME  
EDIT” appears.  
3 Press (ENTER).  
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD or  
CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes  
as follows:  
Name edit mode  
V
Disc number*1/Track number/  
4 Enter the characters.  
Elapsed playback time  
1 Press the (+) side of (DISC/PRST)  
repeatedly to select the desired  
characters.  
V
Disc memo name  
(A t B t C t ··· Z t 0 t 1 t 2 t  
··· 9 t + t t * t / t \ t > t <  
t . t _ )  
V
Track name*2  
1
*
*
While an optional CD unit is connected.  
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.  
2
If you press the (–) side of (DISC/PRST)  
repeatedly, the characters will appear in  
reverse order.  
If you want to put a blank space  
between characters, select “_” (under-  
bar).  
Note  
Do not use the Custom file feature while driving,  
or perform any other function which could divert  
your attention from the road.  
2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) after  
locating the desired character.  
The next character flashes.  
If you press the (–) side of (SEEK/AMS),  
the previous character flashes.  
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the  
entire name.  
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Era sin g t h e d isc m e m o  
Locating a disc by name  
List-up (For a CD unit with the custom  
file function or an MD unit)  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select  
CD.”  
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD  
You can use this function for discs that have  
been assigned a custom name. For more  
information on disc memo names, refer to  
“Labeling a CD” (page 12).  
unit.  
3 Press (MENU), then press either side of  
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NAME  
DEL” appears.  
1 Press (LIST).  
The name assigned to the current disc  
appears in the display.  
4 Press (ENTER).  
5 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)  
repeatedly to select the disc name you  
w ant to erase.  
When you assign a disc memo name to a  
CD TEXT disc, it takes priority over the  
original CD TEXT information.  
6 Press (ENTER) for tw o seconds.  
The name is erased.  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase  
other names.  
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)  
repeatedly until you find the desired  
disc.  
7 Press (MENU) tw ice.  
The unit returns to normal CD play mode.  
3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.  
Note  
Notes  
When a personalized label is erased, the original  
CD TEXT information will appear in the display.  
• After a disc name has been displayed for five  
seconds, the display returns to normal play  
mode.  
• The track names are not displayed during MD or  
CD TEXT disc playback.  
• If there are no discs in the magazine, “NO DISC”  
appears in the display.  
• If a disc has not been assigned a custom file,  
********appears in the display.  
• Some letters cannot be displayed during MD or  
CD TEXT disc playback.  
• If an optional TV system is connected, the disc  
memo name appears in the display of the TV  
system but not in the units display.  
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Pla yin g sp e cific t ra cks o n ly  
Selecting specific tracks  
You can select:  
• “BANK-ON” — to play the tracks with the  
“PLAY” setting.  
• “BANK-INV” (Inverse) — to play the tracks  
with the “SKIP” setting.  
for playback  
Bank  
(For a CD unit with the custom file function)  
If you label the disc, you can set the unit to  
skip or play the tracks of your choice.  
1 During playback, press (MENU), then  
press either side of (DISC/PRST)  
repeatedly until “BANK-ON,” “BANK-  
INV,” or “BANK-OFF” appears.  
1 Start playing the disc you w ant to label.  
2 Press (MENU), then press either side of  
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “BANK SEL”  
appears.  
2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS)  
repeatedly until the desired setting  
appears.  
B BANK-ON  
B BANK-INV  
3 Press (ENTER).  
BANK-OFF b  
Bank edit mode  
4 Label the tracks.  
3 Press (ENTER).  
1 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)  
repeatedly to select the track you want  
to label.  
Playback starts from the track following the  
current one.  
To return to normal play mode, select “BANK-  
OFF” in step 2.  
2 Press (ENTER) repeatedly to select  
“PLAY.”  
5 Repeat step 4 to set “PLAY” or “SKIP” for  
all the tracks.  
6 Press (MENU) tw ice.  
The unit returns to normal CD play mode.  
Notes  
• You can set “PLAY” and “SKIP” for up to 24  
tracks.  
• You cannot set “SKIP” for all the tracks on a CD.  
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Memorizing only the  
desired stations  
Radio  
You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for  
FM1, FM2, and FM3), up to 12 AM stations (6  
each for AM1 and AM2) in the order of your  
choice.  
Memorizing stations  
automatically  
Best Tuning Memory (BTM)  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the  
tuner.  
The unit selects the stations with the strongest  
signals and memorizes them in the order of  
their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations  
on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and  
AM2).  
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the  
band.  
3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune  
in the station that you w ant to store on  
the number button.  
Ca u t io n  
When tuning in stations while driving, use  
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.  
4 Press the desired number button ((1) to  
(6)) for tw o seconds until “MEM”  
appears.  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the  
tuner.  
Each time you press (SOURCE), the source  
changes as follows:  
The number button indication appears in  
the display.  
B Tuner  
B CD*  
B MD  
B TV*  
Note  
If you try to store another station on the same  
number button, the previously stored station will  
be erased.  
* If the corresponding optional equipment is  
not connected, these items will not appear.  
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the  
band.  
Each time you press (MODE), the band  
changes as follows:  
B FM1  
B FM2  
B FM3  
AM2 b  
AM1b  
3 Press (MENU), then press either side of  
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “BTM”  
appears.  
4 Press (ENTER).  
The unit stores stations in the order of their  
frequencies on the number buttons.  
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.  
Notes  
The unit does not store stations with weak  
signals. If only a few stations can be received,  
some number buttons will retain their former  
setting.  
When a number is indicated in the display, the  
unit starts storing stations from the one currently  
displayed.  
If an MD is not in the unit, only the tuner band  
appears even if you press (SOURCE).  
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If FM st e re o re ce p t io n is p o o r  
Receiving the memorized  
stations  
— Monaural Mode  
1 During radio reception, press (MENU),  
then press either side of (DISC/PRST)  
repeatedly until “MONO-OFF” appears.  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the  
tuner.  
2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until  
“MONO-ON” appears.  
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the  
The sound improves, but becomes  
monaural (“ST” disappears).  
band.  
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on  
3 Press (ENTER).  
w hich the desired station is stored.  
To return to normal mode, select “MONO-  
OFF” in step 2.  
Tip  
Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to receive the  
stations in the order they are stored in the  
memory (Preset Search Function).  
Au t o m a t ica l re ce p t io n fre q u e n cy  
a d ju st m e n t  
IF AUTO function  
If yo u ca n n o t t u n e in a p re se t  
st a t io n  
If interference occurs, the “IF AUTO” function  
of this unit will automatically avoid noise and  
narrow the reception frequency. In such cases,  
some FM stereo broadcasts may become  
monaural. If you would like to hear such  
broadcasts in stereo, manually switch to the  
“WIDE” setting.  
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search  
for the station (automatic tuning).  
Scanning stops when the unit receives a  
station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)  
repeatedly until the desired station is  
received.  
Note  
1 During radio reception, press (MENU),  
then press either side of (DISC/PRST)  
repeatedly until “IF AUTO” appears.  
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press  
(MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRST)  
repeatedly until LOCAL” (local seek mode) is  
displayed. Then press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to  
select LOCAL-ON.” Press (ENTER).  
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will  
be tuned in.  
2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until  
“WIDE"” appears.  
Tips  
3 Press (ENTER).  
• When you select the “LOCAL-ON” setting,  
L.SEEK” appears while the unit is searching for  
a station.  
• If you know the frequency of the station you  
want to listen to, press and hold either side of  
(SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears  
(manual tuning).  
Note  
When you widen the frequency signal reception  
setting (WIDE” mode), some interference may  
occur.  
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Tips  
• To erase or correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar)  
for each character.  
Storing the station names  
• There is another way to start storing station  
names. Press (LIST) for two seconds instead of  
steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the  
operation by pressing (LIST) for two seconds  
instead of step 5.  
— Station Memo  
You can assign a name to each radio station  
and store it in memory. The name of the  
station currently tuned in appears in the  
display. You can assign a name of up to eight  
characters for a station.  
Disp la yin g t h e st a t io n n a m e  
Press (DSPL) during radio reception.  
St o rin g t h e st a t io n n a m e s  
1 Tune in a station w hose name you w ant  
to store.  
Each time you press (DSPL), the item  
changes as follows:  
2 Press (MENU), then press either side of  
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NAME  
EDIT” appears.  
B Station name*  
B Frequency  
* If the station name of a station is not stored,  
NO NAME” appears in the display for one  
second.  
3 Press (ENTER).  
Era sin g t h e st a t io n n a m e  
1 Tune in a station w hose name you w ant  
to erase.  
4 Enter the characters.  
1 Press the (+) side of (DISC/PRST)  
repeatedly to select the desired  
characters.  
2 Press (MENU), then press either side of  
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NAME  
DEL” appears.  
(A t B t C t ··· Z t 0 t 1 t 2 t  
··· 9 t + t t * t / t \ t > t <  
t . t _ )  
3 Press (ENTER).  
4 Press (ENTER) for tw o seconds.  
The name is erased.  
Repeat steps 1 through 4 if you want to  
erase other names.  
If you press the (–) side of (DISC/PRST)  
repeatedly, the characters appear in the  
reverse order.  
If you want to put a blank space  
between characters, select “_” (under-  
bar).  
5 Press (MENU) tw ice.  
The unit returns to the normal radio  
reception mode.  
Note  
2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) after  
locating the desired character.  
The next character flashes.  
When you erase all of the station names, NO  
NAME” appears in step 4.  
If you press the (–) side of (SEEK/AMS),  
the previous character flashes.  
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the  
entire name.  
5 To return to the normal radio reception,  
press (ENTER).  
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Locating a station by  
name List-up  
Other Functions  
1 Press (LIST) momentarily.  
You can also control the unit with a rotary  
commander.  
The name assigned to the station currently  
tuned appears in the display.  
Labeling the rotary  
commander  
Depending on how you mount the rotary  
commander, attach the appropriate label as  
shown in the illustration below.  
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)  
repeatedly until you find the desired  
station.  
When no name is assigned to the selected  
station, the frequency appears in the  
display.  
3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the desired  
station.  
SOUND  
MODE  
DSPL  
Notes  
• Once the station name or frequency has been  
displayed for five seconds, the display goes back  
to its normal mode.  
• When you connect a TV tuner, the list-up  
indication will not appear in the display of the  
unit.  
DSPL  
MODE  
SOUND  
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By ro t a t in g t h e co n t ro l  
(t h e SEEK/AMS co n t ro l)  
Using the rotary  
commander  
The rotary commander works by pressing  
buttons and/ or rotating controls.  
You can also control an optional CD/ MD unit  
with the rotary commander.  
By p re ssin g b u t t o n s  
(t h e SOURCE a n d MODE b u t t o n s)  
Rotate the control momentarily and  
release it to:  
• Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate  
and hold the control until you locate the  
specific point in a track, then release it to  
start playback.  
(SOURCE)  
• Tune in stations automatically. Rotate and  
hold the control to find a specific station.  
(MODE)  
By p u sh in g in a n d ro t a t in g t h e  
co n t ro l (t h e PRESET/DISC co n t ro l)  
Each time you press (SOURCE), the  
source changes as follow s:  
Tuner t CD* t MD t TV*  
* If the corresponding optional equipment is  
not connected, these items will not appear.  
Pressing (MODE) changes the operation  
in the follow ing w ays:  
• Tuner: FM1 t FM2 t FM3 t AM1 t AM2  
• CD unit*: CD1 t CD2 t …  
• MD unit*: MD1 t MD2 t …  
• TV/Video*: TV1 t TV2 t AUX  
Push in and rotate the control to:  
• Receive the stations memorized on the  
number buttons.  
* If the corresponding optional equipment is  
not connected, these items will not appear.  
• Change the disc.  
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Tip  
Ot h e r o p e ra t io n s  
You can also change the operative direction of  
these controls with the unit (see “Changing the  
sound and display settingson page 21).  
Rotate the VOL control to  
adjust the volume.  
Press (ATT) to  
attenuate the  
sound.  
Adjusting the sound  
characteristics  
Press (OFF) to  
turn off the unit.  
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and  
fader.  
You can store the bass and treble levels  
independently for each source.  
Press (SOUND) to  
adjust the volume and  
sound menu.  
1 Select the item you w ant to adjust by  
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.  
Each time you press (SOUND), the item  
changes as follows:  
Press (DSPL) to display  
the memorized names.  
BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right)  
t FAD (front-rear)  
Tip  
If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the  
ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for two  
seconds to turn off the clock indication after  
turning off the engine.  
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing  
either side of (SEEK/AMS).  
When adjusting with the rotary  
commander, press (SOUND) and rotate the  
VOL control.  
Ch a n g in g t h e o p e ra t ive d ire ct io n  
The operative direction of controls is factory-  
set as shown below.  
Note  
Adjust within three seconds after selecting the  
item.  
To increase  
Attenuating the sound  
Press (ATT) on the rotary commander or  
card remote commander.  
To decrease  
“ATT-ON” flashes momentarily.  
If you need to mount the rotary commander on  
the right hand side of the steering column, you  
can reverse the operative direction.  
To restore the previous volume level, press  
(ATT) again.  
Tip  
When the interface cable of a car telephone is  
connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the  
volume automatically when a telephone call comes  
in (Telephone ATT function).  
Press (SOUND) for tw o seconds w hile  
pushing the VOL control.  
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3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select  
the desired setting (Example: ON or OFF).  
Changing the sound and  
display settings  
The following items can be set:  
SET (se t t in g )  
4 Press (ENTER).  
After the mode setting is completed, the  
display returns to normal play mode.  
• CLOCK (page 8)  
• BEEP — to turn on or off the beeps.  
• RM (Rotary Commander) — to change the  
operative direction of the controls of the  
rotary commander.  
Boosting the bass sound  
— Select “NORM” to use the rotary  
commander as the factory-set position.  
— Select “REV” when you mount the rotary  
commander on the right side of the  
steering column.  
D-bass  
You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass  
sound.  
The D-bass function boosts the low and high  
frequency signal with a sharper curve than  
conventional bass boost.  
You can hear the bass line more clearly even  
while the vocal volume remains the same. You  
can emphasize and adjust the bass sound  
easily with the D-BASS button.  
DIS (d isp la y)  
• D.INFO (Dual Information) — to display the  
clock and the play mode at the same time  
(ON).  
• M.DSPL (Motion Display) — to turn the  
motion display on or off.  
• A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) (page 10)  
D.BASS-3  
D.BASS-2  
Note  
D.BASS-3  
D.BASS-2  
D.BASS-1  
D.BASS-1  
If you connect an optional power amplifier and do  
not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will  
be disabled.  
0dB  
1 Press (MENU).  
Frequency (Hz)  
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)repeatedly  
until the desired item appears.  
Ad ju st in g t h e b a ss cu rve  
Each time you press the (–) side of  
Press (D-BASS) repeatedly until the  
desired bass level (1, 2, or 3) appears in  
the display.  
(DISC/PRST), the item changes as follows:  
CLOCK t BEEP t RMt D.INFO t M.DSPL t  
A.SCRL*  
To cancel, select “D.BASS-OFF.”  
* When no CD or MD is playing, this item will  
not appear.  
Note  
If the bass sound becomes distorted, select a less  
effective setting of “D.BASS” or adjust the volume.  
Note  
The displayed item will differ depending on  
the source.  
Tip  
You can easily switch among categories (SET,  
DIS, “P/M” (play mode), and “EDT” (edit  
mode)) by pressing either side of (DISC/PRST)  
for two seconds.  
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Memorizing TV channels  
automatically  
TV/Video (optional)  
The unit selects the TV channels with the  
strongest signals and memorizes them in the  
order of their frequency.  
You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV  
monitor to this unit.  
Ca u t io n  
When tuning in a station while driving, use  
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.  
Watching the TV  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”  
appears.  
appears.  
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)  
2 Press (MENU), then press either side of  
repeatedly to select the desired TV band.  
(DISC/PRST) until “AUTO MEM” appears.  
3 Press (ENTER).  
The unit stores TV channels in the order of  
their frequencies on the number buttons.  
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.  
Watching a video  
Notes  
The unit does not store TV channels with weak  
signals. If only a few TV channels can be  
received, some number buttons will remain  
empty.  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”  
appears.  
When a preset number is indicated in the display,  
the unit starts storing TV channels from the one  
currently displayed.  
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select  
“AUX.”  
Play the video.  
Notes  
• The indication automatically switches to  
VIDEO 1” soon after “AUX” is displayed.  
VIDEO 2” appears if the VIDEO 2 terminal of  
the TV monitor is selected.  
Memorizing only the  
desired TV channels  
You can store up to 12 channels (6 each for  
TV1 and TV2) on the number buttons in the  
order of your choice.  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”  
appears.  
2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune  
in the TV channel you w ant to store on  
each number button.  
3 Press and hold the desired number  
button ((1) to (6)) until you hear a beep  
sound.  
The number button indication and “MEM”  
appear in the display.  
Note  
If you try to store another channel on the same  
number button, the previously stored channel will  
be erased.  
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Storing the TV channel  
names  
Displaying the  
information stored on  
discs  
Follow the steps in “Storing the station  
names” (page 17).  
Press (LIST) during CD/MD playback.  
Disp la yin g t h e TV o r ra d io st a t io n  
n a m e s  
Example: When CD unit 1 is selected.  
Press (LIST) during TV or radio reception.  
Example: When receiving the FM1 band  
FM 1  
CD 1  
1
2
S C H U B E R T  
M O Z A R T  
B A C H  
2
3
4
L
I S Z T  
5
C H O P I N  
1
6
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
WC B S  
WB L S  
WK T U  
WR K I S S  
1 0 1  
1 0 2 . 7  
7
2
******  
8
******  
9
1 0  
?
?
5
. 9  
3
1
1 Disc numbers  
2 Titles stored as custom files  
3 No disc is loaded*1  
4 No stored titles*2  
5 TOC information has not been identified yet*3  
1
1 Preset numbers  
2 Stored station names  
3 Frequencies*  
*
A blank space displayed next to a disc  
number represents empty slots in the disc  
magazine.  
If a title is not registered in the custom file,  
******” is displayed.  
2
*
*
* If the name of a station is not stored, the  
frequency of that station will be displayed  
instead.  
3
If the disc information has not yet been read  
by the unit, “?” is displayed.  
Notes  
Notes  
It may take some time before all indications  
appear in the display.  
• The TV channel does not appear during list  
display.  
• The contents of the preset memory cannot be  
listed when the unit is in simultaneous play  
mode (page 23).  
It may take some time before all indications  
appear in the display.  
• The TV channel does not appear during list  
display.  
• The contents of the preset memory cannot be  
listed when the unit is in the simultaneous play  
mode.  
Tu rn in g o ff t h e d isp la y  
Tu rn in g o ff t h e d isp la y  
During radio reception, press (LIST)  
again.  
Press (LIST) again.  
During TV reception, the list display on the  
TV monitor will automatically turn off after  
a few seconds.  
Watching the TV or video  
while listening to a CD or  
MD — Simultaneous Play  
The simultaneous play function does not work  
while you are listening to the radio.  
Continue to next page t  
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1 Press (MENU), then press either side of  
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “SML”  
appears.  
Additional  
Information  
2 Press (ENTER).  
Maintenance  
Fu se re p la ce m e n t  
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.  
3 Press the (–) side of (SEEK/AMS).  
4 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD  
or MD.  
Fuse (10 A)  
5 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS).  
Wa rn in g  
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating  
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as  
this could damage the unit.  
6 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select a TV  
or video.  
7 Press (ENTER).  
Simultaneous Play starts.  
If you are already watching the TV or video  
and want to listen to a CD or MD as well,  
follow the same steps.  
Re t u rn in g t o n o rm a l m o d e  
To cancel the CD or MD, select “– – –” in  
step 3.  
To cancel the TV or video, select “– – –”  
in step 5.  
Note  
If you press Z (EJECT) on a CD/MD unit while the  
unit is in simultaneous play mode, Simultaneous  
Play is canceled.  
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Cle a n in g t h e co n n e ct o rs  
The unit may not function properly if the  
connectors between the unit and the front  
panel are not clean. In order to prevent this,  
open the front panel by pressing (OPEN), then  
detach it and clean the connectors with a  
cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply  
too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may  
be damaged.  
Dismounting the unit  
1 Press the clip inside the front cover w ith  
a thin screw driver, and gently pry the  
front cover free.  
2 Repeat step 1 on the left side.  
The front cover is removed.  
Main unit  
Back of the front panel  
Notes  
• For safety, turn off the engine 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.  
3 Use a thin screw driver to push in the clip  
on the left side of the unit, then pull out  
the left side of the unit until the catch  
clears the mounting.  
4 Repeat step 3 on the right side.  
5 Slide the unit out of the mounting.  
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Specifications  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION  
19 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into  
4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more  
than 1% total harmonic distortion.  
Ot h e r sp e cifica t io n s  
MD p la ye r se ct io n  
Ge n e ra l  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Frequency response  
Wow and flutter  
Laser Diode Properties  
Material  
90 dB  
10 – 20,000 Hz  
Below measurable limit  
Outputs  
Audio outputs  
Power antenna relay  
control lead  
Power amplifier control  
lead  
GaAlAs  
Wavelength  
Emission Duration  
Laser output power  
780 nm  
Continuous  
Less than 44.6 µW*  
Telephone ATT control  
lead  
Tone controls  
Bass ±9 dB at 100 Hz  
Treble ±9 dB at 10 kHz  
12 V DC car battery  
(negative ground)  
Approx. 178 × 50 × 183 mm  
*
This output is the value measured at a distance  
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on  
the Optical Pick-up Block.  
Power requirements  
Dimensions  
(7 1/  
(w/ h/ d)  
Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm  
(7 1/ × 2 1/ × 6 1/  
in.)  
(w/ h/ d)  
8
× 2 × 7 1/  
4
in.)  
Tu n e r se ct io n  
Mounting dimensions  
FM  
Tuning range  
Antenna terminal  
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/ 450 kHz  
Usable sensitivity  
Selectivity  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
4
8
2
87.5 – 107.9 MHz  
External antenna connector  
Mass  
Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb. 10 oz.)  
Parts for installation and  
connections (1 set)  
Front panel case (1)  
Rotary commander  
RM-X4S  
Supplied accessories  
8 dBf  
75 dB at 400 kHz  
66 dB (stereo),  
72 dB (mono)  
Optional accessories  
Optional equipment  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
0.6 % (stereo),  
Card remote commander  
RM-X91  
0.3 % (mono)  
35 dB at 1 kHz  
30 – 15,000 Hz  
BUS cable (supplied with  
an RCA pin cord)  
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)  
CD changer (10 discs)  
CDX-838, CDX-737,  
CDX-636  
MD changer (6 discs)  
MDX-65  
Other CD/ MD changers  
with the Sony-BUS system  
Source selector  
Separation  
Frequency response  
AM  
Tuning range  
Antenna terminal  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
External antenna connector  
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/ 450 kHz  
Sensitivity 30 µV  
Po w e r a m p lifie r se ct io n  
XA-C30  
Outputs  
Speaker outputs  
TV tuner  
(sure seal connectors)  
4 – 8 ohms  
XT-40V, etc.  
Speaker impedance  
Maximum power output 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)  
U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby  
laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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Troubleshooting guide  
The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit.  
Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.  
Ge n e ra l  
Ca u se /So lu t io n  
Pro b le m  
• Cancel the ATT function.  
No sound.  
• Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker  
system.  
• Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the volume.  
• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.  
• The reset button has been pressed.  
The contents of the memory  
have been erased.  
t Store again into the memory.  
Indications do not appear in the  
display.  
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See  
“Cleaning the connectors” (page 25) for details.  
No beep sound.  
• The beep sound is cancelled (page 21).  
• If you connect an optional amplifier and do not use the built-  
in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.  
CD/MD p la yb a ck  
Pro b le m  
Ca u se /So lu t io n  
A disc cannot be loaded.  
• Another MD is already loaded.  
• The MD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong  
way.  
Playback does not begin.  
Defective MD or dirty CD.  
A disc is automatically ejected.  
The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F).  
Press the reset button.  
The operation buttons do not  
function.  
The sound skips due to  
vibration.  
• The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20°.  
• The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.  
The sound skips.  
A dirty or defective disc.  
You cannot label CDs unless you connect a CD unit with the  
custom file function.  
t Press (LIST) for two seconds.  
Cannot turn off the “--------”  
indication.  
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Ra d io re ce p t io n  
Pro b le m  
Ca u se /So lu t io n  
Preset tuning is not possible.  
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.  
• The broadcast signal is too weak.  
Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory  
power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a cars  
antenna booster. (Only when your car has built-in FM/ AM  
antenna in the rear/ side glass.)  
The stations cannot be received.  
The sound is hampered by  
noises.  
The broadcast signal is too weak.  
t Use manual tuning.  
Automatic tuning is not  
possible.  
• Tune in the frequency accurately.  
• The broadcast signal is too weak.  
t Set to the MONO mode (page 16).  
The “ST” indication flashes.  
The WIDE mode is selected.  
t Set the IF mode to IF AUTO (page 16).  
Interference occurs during FM  
reception.  
Erro r d isp la ys (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)  
The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.  
Disp la y  
Ca u se  
So lu t io n  
The disc magazine is not inserted in  
the CD/ MD unit.  
Insert the magazine in the CD/ MD  
unit.  
NO MAG  
No disc is inserted in the CD/ MD  
unit.  
Insert discs in the CD/ MD unit.  
NO DISC  
A CD/ MD cannot play because of  
some problem.  
Insert another CD/ MD.  
NG DISCS  
A CD is dirty or inserted upside  
Clean or insert the CD correctly.  
down.*2  
1
*
ERROR  
An MD does not playback because of Insert another MD.  
some problem.*2  
1
No tracks have been recorded on an  
Play an MD with recorded tracks  
on it.  
BLANK*  
MD.*2  
The CD/ MD unit cannot be operated  
because of some problem.  
Press the reset button on the unit.  
RESET  
NO READY  
HI TEMP  
The lid of the MD unit is open or the  
MDs are not inserted properly.  
Close the lid or insert the MDs  
properly.  
The ambient temperature is more than  
50°C (122°F).  
Wait until the temperature goes  
down below 50°C (122°F).  
*1 When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD does not  
appear in the display.  
*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.  
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
Sony Corporation Printed in Korea  

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