CDX-F5500X

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1 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player AUTOESTEREO PARA DISCO COMPACTO Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones GB ES CT For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones. consulte el manual de instalación/conexiones suministrado. CDX-F5500X 2004 Sony Corporation

2 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features even more with: MP3 file playback. CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added can be played (page 7). Discs recorded in Multi Session can be played, depending on the recording method (page 8). Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)* 1. ID3 tag* 2 version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4 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-X115 Optional controller accessory Rotary commander RM-X4S *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. This label is located on the bottom of the chassis. 2

3 Table of Contents Location of controls Precautions Notes on discs About MP3 files Getting Started Resetting the unit Detaching the front panel Setting the clock CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) Playing a disc Display items Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play Labelling a CD Disc Memo* Locating a disc by name List-up* * Functions available with optional CD/MD unit Radio Storing stations automatically Best Tuning Memory (BTM) Receiving the stored stations Storing only the desired stations Storing station names Station Memo Tuning in a station through a list List-up Other Functions Using the rotary commander Adjusting the sound characteristics Quickly attenuating the sound Changing the sound and display settings.. 21 Setting the equalizer (EQ3) Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO) Additional Information Maintenance Removing the unit Specifications Troubleshooting Error displays/messages

4 Location of controls Refer to the pages listed for details. SOURCE DISC/PRESET PUSH LIST DIAL SELECT OPEN DSO EQ3 SEEK SEEK MODE DSPL SENS BTM 1 2 REP 3 SHUF 4 BBE 5 6 OFF CDX-F5500X a DSO button 23 b SOURCE (Power on/radio/cd/md) button To select the source. c LIST button 14, 15, 18 d Receptor for the card remote commander e Display window f Z (eject) button (located on the front side of the unit, behind the front panel) 11 g OPEN button 10, 11 h EQ3 button 22 i MODE button To change operation. j Volume control dial/select button Rotate to: Adjust the volume. Adjust settings. Press to: Select items. k DSPL (display mode change) button 11, 12, 14, 21 l SENS button 16 m RESET button (located on the front side of the unit, behind the front panel) 9 n BTM button o Number buttons 21 Radio: To store stations/receive stored stations. CD/MD: (3): REP 13 (4): SHUF 13 p Frequency select switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See Frequency select switch in the Installation/Connections manual. q OFF (Stop/Power off) button* 10, 11 * Warning 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. Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this causes battery drain. 4

5 Card remote commander RM-X115 SOURCE DISC/PRESET PUSH LIST DIAL SELECT DSPL MODE DSO EQ3 SEEK SEEK + PRESET MODE DSPL SENS SEEK SOURCE SEEK+ PRESET OFF + VOL ATT (DISC/PRESET) (+): to select upwards (SEEK) ( ): to select leftwards/. SEEK SEEK (SEEK) (+): to select rightwards/ > The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit. (DISC/PRESET) ( ): to select downwards r DISC (ALBUM)/PRESET buttons (+/ ) To receive preset stations/change the disc* 1, skip albums* 2. *1 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected. *2 Available only when an MP3 file is played. s SEEK buttons ( /+) To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track/ tune in stations automatically, find a station manually/select a setting. a DSPL button b SOURCE button c SEEK ( /+) buttons d OFF button e VOL (+/ ) buttons f MODE button g PRESET (DISC/ALBUM) (+/ ) buttons h ATT button 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 For details on how to replace the battery, see Replacing the lithium battery on page 24. continue to next page t 5

6 Selecting a disc and album with the card remote commander Disc and album can be skipped using the PRESET (DISC/ALBUM) (+/ ) buttons on the card remote commander. (With this unit) To Press Skip albums* + or [once for each album] Album selection To continuously skip albums, press and hold either button. (With optional unit) To Press Skip discs Disc selection Skip albums* Album selection + or [once for each disc] To continuously skip discs, press once and press again within 2 seconds (and hold) either button. + or [hold for a moment] and release To continuously skip albums, press (and hold) within 2 seconds of first releasing the button. Precautions If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. Power aerial will extend automatically while the unit is operating. 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. To maintain high sound quality Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or discs. * Available only when an MP3 file is played. Skipping tracks continuously Press once (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) ( ) on the card remote commander, then press again within 2 seconds and hold. 6

7 Notes on discs To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface. Handle the disc by its edge. Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use. Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray. Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue discs. 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. Music discs encoded with copyright protection This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. Notes on CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CD- RWs (rewritable CDs) This unit can play the following discs: Type of discs Label on the disc Do not use any discs with labels or stickers attached. The following malfunctions may result from using such discs: Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism). Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g., playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to warp. Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs. You cannot play 8 cm CDs. Audio CD MP3 files 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. 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. 7

8 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Notes 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. 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. Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session When the first track of the first session is audio CD data: Only audio CD data of the first session is played back. Any data in subsequent sessions is skipped. 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) is played back and other data is skipped. (Audio CD data is not recognized.) If no MP3 file is in the disc, NO MUSIC is displayed and nothing is played back. (Audio CD data is not recognized.) *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. 8

9 The playback order of the MP3 files The playback order of the folders and files is as follows: Getting Started Folder (album) MP3 file (track) 3 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. Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen RESET button Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents Tree 1 (root) Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 Notes A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped. When you insert a disc with many trees, it takes a longer time to start playback. We recommend that you make only 1 or 2 trees for each disc. Maximum folder number: 150 (including root folder and empty folders) The maximum number of MP3 files and folders that can be contained in a disc: 300 When a file/folder name contains many characters, this number may become less than 300. 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.) 9

10 Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen. Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. If you connect an optional amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated. 1 Press (OFF)*. CD/MD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on). * If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing (OFF) until the display disappears to avoid car battery drain. 2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel to the right, and gently pull out the left end of the front panel. Attaching the front panel Place hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a CD) to operate the unit. B A x 1 2 Notes 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. Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and its display window. Do not subject the front panel to heat/high temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray. Tip When carrying the front panel with you, use the supplied front panel case. Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel. 10

11 Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds. The hour indication flashes. CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you can also control external CD/MD units. Playing a disc 1 Rotate the volume control dial to set the hour. 2 Press the select button. The minute indication flashes. 3 Rotate the volume control dial to set the minute. 2 Press (DSPL). (With this unit) 1 Press (OPEN) and insert the disc (labelled side up). The clock starts. After the clock setting is complete, the display returns to normal play mode. 2 Close the front panel. Playback starts automatically. If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until CD appears to start playback. To Stop playback Eject the disc Skip tracks Automatic Music Sensor Fast-forward/ reverse Manual Search Press (OFF) (OPEN) then Z (SEEK) ( /+) (./>) [once for each track] (SEEK) ( /+) (m/m) [hold to desired point] Skip albums* (DISC/PRESET) (+/ ) Albums selection [hold to desired point] * Available only when an MP3 file is played. To skip tracks continuously, press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) ( ), then press again within 2 seconds and hold. continue to next page t 11

12 12 Notes Before playing a track, this unit reads all track and album information on the disc. Depending on the track structure, it may take more than a minute before playback begins. During this time, READ is displayed. Play will automatically start when reading is complete. Depending on the condition of the disc, it may not play back (page 7, 8). While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if (SEEK) ( ) or (SEEK) (+) is pressed, playback skips to the last/first track of the disc. When the last track on the disc is over, playback restarts from the first track of the disc. If you play a high-bit rate MP3 file such as 320 kbps, sound may be intermittent. (With optional unit) 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD or MD (MS* 1 ). 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired unit appears. Playback starts. To Skip discs Disc selection Press (DISC/PRESET) (+/ ) [once for each disc] Skip albums* 2 (DISC/PRESET) (+/ ) Albums selection [hold to desired point] *1 MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1 *2 Available only when an MP3 file is played. Cautions when connecting MGS-X1 and MD unit(s) This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit. When you want to play MGS-X1, press (SOURCE) to select MS or MD. When MS appears in the source display, MGS-X1 starts to play. When MD appears in the source display, press (MODE) to select MS, to start playback. When you want to play an MD unit, press (SOURCE) to select MD or MS. If your desired MD unit appears in the source display, it starts to play. If MS or another MD unit appears in the source display, press (MODE) to select your desired MD unit, to start playback. Note when playing back a disc with non-audio CD data/mp3 file If a disc with non-audio CD data/mp3 file is inserted: in the case of this unit, NO MUSIC appears in the display, and the display becomes the clock display (CD playback stops). in the case of an optional MP3 compatible CD unit, NO MUSIC appears in the display and playback of the next disc starts. in the case of an optional CD unit, which is incompatible with MP3, the disc will play back with no sound. Note With an optional unit connected, playback of the same source will continue on to the optional CD/MD unit. Display items When the disc/album/track changes, any prerecorded title* 1 of the new disc/album/track is automatically displayed. (If the A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) function is set to ON, names exceeding 8 characters will be scrolled (page 21).) Source Displayable items Disc number/track number/elapsed playing time Disc name* 1 /Artist name* 2 Album (folder) name* 3 Track (file) name* 1 * 3 ID3 tag* 3 Clock To Press Switch display item (DSPL) *1 When pressing (DSPL), NO NAME indicates that there is no Disc Memo (page 14) or no prerecorded name to display. *2 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name. *3 Only for MP3 files. Only track name/artist name/album name in ID3 tag is displayed. When pressing (DSPL), NO ID3 indicates that there is no ID3 tag to display. Notes Some characters cannot be displayed. For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very many characters, information may not scroll. This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of a CD TEXT disc. Notes on MP3 ID3 tag applies to version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4. Some characters and signs cannot be displayed (appear as * ). The maximum number of displayable characters for an album (folder) name/ track (file) is 64 (Romeo) or 32 (Joliet); ID3 tag 30 characters (1.0, 1.1, 2.2 and 2.3) or 126 characters (2.4). In the following cases, elapsed playing time may not be displayed accurately. when an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is played. during fast-forward/reverse. Tips When the A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) function is set to OFF and the disc/album/track is changed, the disc/ album/track name or ID3 tag does not scroll. When an MP3 file is played and the album is changed, the new album number is displayed.

13 Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play You can select: REP-TRACK to repeat the current track. REP-ALBM* 1 to repeat the tracks in the current album. REP-DISC* 2 to repeat the tracks in the current disc. *1 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *2 Available only when one or more optional CD/MD units are connected. During playback, press (3) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display. Repeat Play starts. To return to normal play mode, select REP-OFF. Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play You can select: SHUF-ALBM* 1 to play the tracks in the current album in random order. SHUF-DISC to play the tracks in the current disc in random order. SHUF-CHGR* 2 to play the tracks in the current optional CD (MD) changer in random order. SHUF-ALL* 3 to play all the tracks in all connected CD (MD) units (including this unit) in random order. *1 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *2 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD) changers are connected. *3 Available only when one or more optional CD units, or two or more optional MD units are connected. During playback, press (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display. Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play mode, select SHUF-OFF. Note SHUF-ALL will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD units. 13

14 Labelling a CD Disc Memo (When connecting a 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). 1 Start playing the disc you want to label in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function. 2 Press (LIST) for 2 seconds. The unit will repeat the disc during the labelling procedure. 3 Enter the characters. 1 Rotate the volume control dial to select the desired character. A y B y C... y 0 y 1 y 2... y + y y *... y * y A * (blank space) 2 Press the select button after locating the desired character. The next character flashes. Viewing the Disc Memo As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes priority over any original CD TEXT information. To View Tip Other items can be displayed (page 12). Erasing the Disc Memo Press (DSPL) during CD/CD TEXT disc playback 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD unit storing the Disc Memo. 3 Press (LIST) for 2 seconds. 4 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds. The stored names will appear. 5 Rotate the volume control dial to select the disc name you want to erase. 6 Press the select button for 2 seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names. 7 Press (LIST) for 2 seconds. The unit returns to normal play mode. 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. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire name. 4 To return to normal play mode, press (LIST) for 2 seconds. Tips Simply overwrite or enter to correct or erase a character. 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. Note REP-TRACK/SHUF play is suspended until the name edit is complete. 14

15 Locating a disc by name List-up (For a 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. *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. 1 During playback, press (LIST). The name assigned to the current disc appears in the display. 2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the desired disc. 3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) ( ) to play the disc. Notes Once a disc name has been displayed for 5 seconds, the display goes back to its normal playback mode. If there are no discs in the magazine, NO DISC appears in the display. If a disc has not been assigned a custom file, NO NAME appears in the display. The information appears only in upper case. There are also some letters which cannot be displayed. Radio The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2). Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. Storing stations automatically 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 to select the radio. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. 3 Press (BTM) for 2 seconds. The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored. Notes If only a few stations can be received due to weak signals, some number buttons will retain their former settings. When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed. 15

16 Receiving the stored stations 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. 3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on which the desired station is stored. If preset tuning does not work Automatic tuning/local Seek Mode Automatic tuning: Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) ( ) to search for the station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat the operation until the desired station is received. Local Seek Mode: If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SENS) repeatedly until LOCAL-ON appears. Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in. To cancel the local seek mode, press (SENS) twice when receiving FM. Note When receiving AM, to cancel the local seek mode, press (SENS) ( LOCAL-OFF appears). Tip If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) ( ) to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) ( ) repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning). If FM stereo reception is poor Monaural Mode During radio reception, press (SENS) repeatedly until MONO-ON appears. The sound improves, but becomes monaural ( ST disappears). To return to normal radio reception mode, press (SENS) ( MONO-OFF appears). Tip If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to OFF (page 23). Storing only the desired stations You can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen number button. 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. 4 Press the desired number button ((1) to (6)) for 2 seconds until MEM appears. The number button indication appears in the display. Note If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be erased. 16

17 Storing station names 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 using up to 8 characters for a station. Storing the station names 1 Tune in a station whose name you want to store. 2 Press (LIST) for 2 seconds. The unit will repeat the disc during the labelling procedure. 3 Enter the characters. 1 Rotate the volume control dial to select the desired character. Erasing the station name 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. 3 Press (LIST) for 2 seconds. 4 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds. The stored names will appear. 5 Rotate the volume control dial to select the station name you want to erase. 6 Press the select button for 2 seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names. 7 Press (LIST) for 2 seconds. The unit returns to normal radio reception mode. Note If you have already erased all of the station names, NO DATA appears in step 6. A y B y C... y 0 y 1 y 2... y + y y *... y * y A * (blank space) 2 Press the select button after locating the desired character. The next character flashes. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire name. 4 To return to normal radio reception mode, press (LIST) for 2 seconds. Tip Simply overwrite or enter character. to correct or erase a 17

18 Tuning in a station through a list List-up 1 During radio reception, press (LIST). The frequency or the name assigned to the current station appears in the display. 2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the desired station. If no name is assigned to the selected station, the frequency appears in the display. 3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) ( ) to tune in the desired station. Other Functions You can also control the unit (and optional CD/ MD units) with a rotary commander (optional). Using the rotary commander First, attach the appropriate label depending on how you want to mount the rotary commander. The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. SEL MODE DSPL DSPL MODE SEL By pressing buttons (SEL) (ATT) (MODE) (SOURCE) OFF (DSPL) Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume. (OFF) Press (SOURCE) (MODE) (ATT) (OFF)* 2 (SEL) (DSPL) To Change the source (Radio/CD/MD* 1 )/Power on Change operation (Radio band/cd unit* 1 /MD unit* 1 ) Attenuate the sound Stop playback or radio reception/power off Adjust and select Change the display item 18

19 By rotating the control SEEK/AMS control Rotate and release to: Skip tracks. To continuously skip tracks, rotate once and rotate again within 2 seconds and hold the control. Tune in stations automatically. Rotate, hold, and release to: Fast-forward/reverse a track. Find a station manually. By pushing in and rotating the control PRESET/DISC control Push in and rotate the control to: Receive preset stations. Change discs during CD (MD) playback* 1. Change albums* 3. When an MP3 file is played, you can select an album using the rotary commander. (With this unit) To Do this Skip albums Push in and rotate [once for Album selection each album] the control. To continuously skip albums, push in and rotate (and hold) the control. (With optional unit) To Do this Skip discs Disc selection Skip albums* 3 Album selection Push in and rotate [once for each disc] the control. To continuously skip discs, push in and rotate once and rotate again within 2 seconds (and hold) the control. 1 To enter Album selection mode, push in, then rotate and hold the control. Within 2 seconds, proceed to step 2. 2 Push in, then rotate quickly and repeatedly, to skip albums one by one. *1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is connected. *2 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch, after turning off the ignition, be sure to press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears. *3 Available only when an MP3 file is played. continue to next page t 19

20 Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory-set as shown below. To increase To decrease If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction. Press (SEL) for 2 seconds while pushing the VOL control. Adjusting the sound characteristics You can adjust the balance, fader, low pass filter and subwoofer volume. 1 Press the select button repeatedly until BAL, FAD, LPF or SUB appears. Each time you press the select button, the item changes as follows: LOW* 1 t MID* 1 t HI* 1 t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t LPF (low pass filter)* 2 * 3 t SUB (subwoofer volume)* 2 * 4 *1 When EQ3 is activated (page 22). *2 When SUB is selected (page 21). *3 The cut off frequency is adjustable to 78 Hz, 125 Hz or OFF. *4 The volume level is adjustable between 10 and +10 steps. (Below 10, ATT is displayed.) 2 Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the selected item. Note Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item. Quickly attenuating the sound (With the rotary commander or the card remote commander) Press (ATT). After ATT-ON momentarily appears, ATT appears in the display. 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). 20

21 Changing the sound and display settings The following items can be set: REAR/SUB* 1 to switch the audio output REAR or SUB. Select REAR to output to a power amplifier. Select SUB to output to a subwoofer. A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)* 2 (page 12). M.DSPL (Motion Display) to turn the motion display on or off. Select ON to activate the motion display (the moving pattern appears in the display). Select OFF to deactivate the motion display. DEMO* 1 to turn the demonstration display on or off. Select ON to activate the demonstration display (The demonstration starts about 10 seconds after the unit is turned off). Select OFF to deactivate the demonstration display. BEEP* 3 to turn the beeps on or off. DIM to change the brightness of the display. Select ON to dim the display. Select OFF to deactivate the Dimmer. Switching the REAR/SUB* 1 Press the select button and then rotate the volume control dial. After 3 seconds, the display returns to normal play mode. Selecting the desired item Press the select button and the desired button simultaneously. select button + (3): A.SCRL* 2 select button + (4): M.DSPL select button + (4): DEMO* 1 select button + (6): BEEP* 3 select button + (DSPL): DIM After the mode setting is complete, the display returns to normal play mode. To cancel the item, press the select button and the desired button simultaneously again. *1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When CD or MD is played. *3 The beep sound is output only when the built-in amplifier is used. 21

22 Setting the equalizer (EQ3) You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM and OFF (equalizer OFF)). You can store a different equalizer setting for each source. Selecting the equalizer curve 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (Radio, CD or MD). 2 Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the desired equalizer curve. Each time you press (EQ3), the item changes. Adjusting the equalizer curve You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for different tone ranges. 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (Radio, CD or MD). 2 Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the desired equalizer curve. 3 Adjusting the equalizer curve. 1Press the select button repeatedly to select the desired tone range. Each time you press the select button, the tone range changes. LOW t MID t HI (t BAL t FAD t LPF t SUB) 2Rotate the volume control dial to adjust to the desired volume level. The volume level is adjustable by 1 db steps from 10 db to +10 db. To cancel the equalizing effect, select OFF. 3Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press the select button for 2 seconds. Note When EQ3 is set to OFF, you cannot adjust the equalizer curve settings. 22

23 Setting the Dynamic 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. The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) function creates a more ambient sound as if there were speakers above the dashboard (virtual speakers). You can store the DSO setting for each source. DSO mode and image of virtual speakers *3 *2 *1 *3 *2 *1 *4 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. *4 *1 DSO-1 *2 DSO-2 *3 DSO-3 *4 DSO-OFF 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (Radio, CD or MD). 2 Press (DSO) repeatedly until the desired DSO setting appears. Each time you press (DSO), the DSO setting changes. To cancel the DSO function, select DSO- OFF. After 3 seconds, the display returns to normal play mode. Notes Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable effect. If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to OFF. Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit. Cleaning the connectors The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 10) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged. Main unit Fuse (10 A) Back of the front panel continue to next page t 23

24 Notes For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch. Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device. Replacing the lithium battery Under normal conditions, battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Removing the unit 1 Remove the protection collar. 1Detach the front panel (page 10). 2Engage the release keys together with the protection collar. Orient the release key correctly. 3Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar. x + side up 2 Remove the unit. 1Insert both release keys together until they click. 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. Face the hook inwards. 2Pull the release keys to unseat the unit. 3Slide the unit out of the mounting. 24

25 Specifications CD Player section Signal-to-noise ratio 120 db Frequency response 10 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Tuner section FM Tuning range Aerial terminal Intermediate frequency Usable sensitivity Selectivity Signal-to-noise ratio FM tuning interval: 50 khz/200 khz switchable MHz (at 50 khz step) MHz (at 200 khz step) External aerial connector 10.7 MHz/450 khz 9 dbf 75 db at 400 khz 67 db (stereo), 69 db (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 khz 0.5 % (stereo), 0.3 % (mono) Separation Frequency response AM Tuning range Aerial terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity 30 µv 35 db at 1 khz 30 15,000 Hz AM tuning interval: 9 khz/10 khz switchable 531 1,602 khz (at 9 khz step) 530 1,710 khz (at 10 khz step) External aerial connector 10.7 MHz/450 khz Power amplifier section Outputs Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance 4 8 ohms Maximum power output 52 W 4 (at 4 ohms) General Outputs Inputs Tone controls Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensions Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories Optional equipment Audio output terminals (front, rear/sub switchable) Power aerial relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Telephone ATT control terminal Remote controller input terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Aerial input terminal Low: ±10 db at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Mid: ±10 db at 1 khz (XPLOD) High: ±10 db at 10 khz (XPLOD) 12 V DC car battery (negative earth) Approx mm (w/h/d) Approx mm (w/h/d) Approx. 1.2 kg Card remote commander RM-X115 Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1) Rotary commander RM-X4S BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs) CDX-757MX, CDX-656X CD changer (6 discs) CDX-T70MX MD changer (6 discs) MDX-66XLP DVD Changer DVX-100S Source selector XA-C30 AUX-IN Selector XA-300 Note This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 25

26 Troubleshooting The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. General No sound. Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the volume. Cancel the ATT function. Set the fader control to the centre position for a 2-speaker system. You tried to play back MP3 files with an optional CD unit which is incompatible with MP3. t Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible CD unit, such as the CDX-757MX. The contents of the memory have been erased. The RESET button has been pressed. t Store again into the memory. The power lead or battery has been disconnected. The power connecting lead is not connected properly. No beep sound. The beep sound is cancelled (page 21). 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). t Press and hold (OFF) again until the display appears. Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. For details, see Cleaning the connectors on page 23. 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. 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. t Press (SOURCE) (or insert a disc) to turn on the unit. The power is continuously supplied to the unit. The car does not have an ACC position. The power aerial does not extend. The power aerial does not have a relay box. CD/MD playback A disc cannot be loaded. Another CD is already loaded. The CD has been forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way. Playback does not begin. Defective MD or dirty CD. CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized. You tried to play back a CD-R/CD-RW not designed for audio use. Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not play due to its recording equipment or the disc condition. 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. Files are not stored in MP3 format. 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. A disc is automatically ejected. The ambient temperature exceeds 50 C. The operation buttons do not function. CD will not be ejected. Press the RESET button. The sound skips from vibration. The unit is installed at an angle of more than 45. The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car. The sound skips. Dirty or defective disc. 26

27 Radio reception Preset tuning is not possible. Store the correct frequency in the memory. The broadcast signal is too weak. The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises. Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car s aerial booster (only when your car has built-in FM/AM aerial in the rear/side glass). Check the connection of the car aerial. The auto aerial will not go up. t Check the connection of the power aerial control lead. Check the frequency. When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises. t Set the DSO mode to OFF (page 23). Automatic tuning is not possible. The local seek mode is set to ON. t Set the local seek mode to OFF (page 16). The broadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning. The ST indication flashes. Tune in the frequency accurately. The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set the monaural reception mode to ON (page 16). A programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural. The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Cancel monaural reception mode (page 16). 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 No tracks have been recorded on an MD.* 2 t Play an MD with recorded tracks on it. ERROR* 1 A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.* 2 t Clean or insert the CD correctly. A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem. t Insert another CD/MD. FAILURE The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. t See the installation guide manual of this model to check the connection. NO DISC No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit. t Insert discs in the CD/MD unit. NO MAG The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD unit. t Insert the magazine in the CD unit. NO MUSIC A CD which is not a music file is inserted in the MP3 playable CD unit. t Insert a music CD in the MP3 playable CD unit. NOTREADY The lid of the MD unit is open or the MDs are not inserted properly. t Close the lid or insert the MDs properly. OFFSET There may be an internal malfunction. t Check the connection. If the error indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. RESET The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem. t Press the RESET button on the unit. *1 When an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear in the display. *2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display. continue to next page t 27

28 Messages L.SEEK +/ The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 16). or You have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further. If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 28

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30 Bienvenido Gracias por adquirir este reproductor de discos compactos Sony. Disfrutará aún más de sus distintas funciones con: Reproducción de archivos MP3. Posibilidad de reproducir discos CD-R/CD-RW a los que pueden agregarse sesiones (página 7). Posibilidad de reproducir discos grabados en Multi Session según el método de grabación (página 8). Unidades opcionales de CD/MD (cambiadores y reproductores)* 1. Información de la versión 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 ó 2.4 del indicador ID3* 2 (se muestra al reproducir un archivo MP3). Información CD TEXT (se muestra al reproducir discos CD TEXT* 3 ). Accesorio controlador suministrado Control remoto de tarjeta RM-X115 Accesorio controlador opcional Mando rotatorio RM-X4S *1 Esta unidad funciona solamente con productos Sony. *2 El indicador ID3 es un archivo MP3 que contiene información sobre el nombre del álbum, el nombre del artista, el nombre de la pista, etc. *3 Un disco CD TEXT es un CD de audio que incluye información como el nombre del disco, el nombre del artista y los nombres de las pistas. Esta información está grabada en el disco. Esta etiqueta está situada en la parte inferior del chasis. 2

31 Tabla de contenido Ubicación de los controles Precauciones Notas sobre los discos Acerca de los archivos MP Procedimientos iniciales Restauración de la unidad Extracción del panel frontal Ajuste del reloj Reproductor de CD Unidad de CD/MD (opcional) Reproducción de discos Elementos de la pantalla Reproducción repetida de pistas Reproduccion repetida Reproducción de pistas en orden aleatorio Reproduccion aleatoria Etiquetado de CD Memorando de discos* Localización de discos por nombre Listado* * Funciones disponibles con una unidad opcional de CD/MD Radio Almacenamiento automático de emisoras Memoria de la mejor sintonía (BTM) Recepción de las emisoras almacenadas Almacenamiento de las emisoras deseadas Almacenamiento de nombres de emisoras Memorando de emisoras Sintonización de emisoras mediante una lista Listado Otras funciones Uso del mando rotatorio Ajuste de las características de sonido Atenuación rápida del sonido Cambio de los ajustes de sonido y la pantalla Ajuste del ecualizador (EQ3) Ajuste del Organizador de sonido de baja frecuencia dinámico (DSO) Información complementaria Mantenimiento Extracción de la unidad Especificaciones Solución de problemas Mensajes/indicaciones de error

32 Ubicación de los controles Consulte las páginas indicadas para obtener información detallada. SOURCE DISC/PRESET PUSH LIST DIAL SELECT OPEN DSO EQ3 SEEK SEEK MODE DSPL SENS BTM 1 2 REP 3 SHUF 4 BBE 5 6 OFF CDX-F5500X a Botón DSO 23 b Botón SOURCE (Encendido/Radio/ CD/MD) Selección de la fuente. c Botón LIST 15, 16, 19 d Receptor del control remoto de tarjeta e Pantalla f Botón Z (expulsar) (ubicado en la parte frontal de la unidad, detrás del panel frontal) 12 g Botón OPEN 10, 11 h Botón EQ3 22, 23 i Botón MODE Cambio de la operación. j Selector de control de volumen/botón de selección Gírelo para: Ajustar el volumen. Regular los ajustes. Presiónelo para: Seleccionar elementos. k Botón DSPL (cambio del modo de presentación) 11, 13, 15, 22 l Botón SENS 17 m Botón RESET (ubicado en la parte frontal de la unidad, detrás del panel frontal) 9 n Botón BTM o Botones numéricos 22 Radio: Almacenamiento de emisoras y recepción de emisoras almacenadas. CD/MD: (3): REP 14 (4): SHUF 14 p Selector de frecuencia (ubicado en la parte inferior de la unidad) Consulte la sección Selector de frecuencias en el manual Instalación/ Conexiones. q Botón OFF (detener/apagar)* 10, 12 * Advertencia sobre la instalación en un automóvil sin opción ACC (accesorio) en el interruptor de encendido Tras apagar el motor, mantenga presionado (OFF) en la unidad hasta que se apague la pantalla. Si no lo hace, la pantalla no se desactiva y se desgasta la batería. 4