CDX-M850MP

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1 (2) FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions GB CT For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. CDX-M850MP 2003 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 (CD-Extra, Mixed CD, etc.) can be played, depending on the recording method (page 8). Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)* 1. ID3 tag* 2 version 1 information (displayed when an MP3 file is played). CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc* 3 is played). Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X111 Optional controller accessories Wireless rotary commander RM-X6S Wired 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. CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS This label is located on the drive unit s internal chassis. 2

3 Table of Contents Location of controls Precautions Notes on discs About MP3 files Getting Started Resetting the unit 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 Tuning in a station through a list List-up RDS Overview of RDS Automatic retuning for best reception results AF function Receiving traffic announcements TA/TP Presetting RDS stations with AF and TA setting Tuning in stations by programme type PTY Setting the clock automatically CT Other Functions Using the rotary commander Adjusting the sound characteristics Quickly attenuating the sound Changing the sound and display settings Menu Setting the equalizer (EQ7) Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO) Selecting the display mode and display image Connecting auxiliary audio equipment Setting the security code Additional Information Maintenance Removing the unit Specifications Troubleshooting Error displays/messages

4 Location of controls Card remote commander RM-X111 SCRL OPEN/CLOSE (DISC) (M): to select upwards PTY DSPL REP 1 4 AF SHUF 2 5 TA 3 6 (SEEK) (<): to select leftwards SEEK DISC + SOURCE SEEK+ (SEEK) (,): to select rightwards EQ7 MODE DSO DISC MENU DISC + LIST (DISC) (m): to select downwards SEEK SOUND SOURCE DISC SEEK+ ENTER In menu mode, the currently selectable button(s) of these four are indicated with a v in the display. OFF + VOL ATT 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 Refer to Replacing the lithium battery for details on how to replace the batteries (page 29). Refer to the pages listed for details. a SCRL (scroll) button 12 b DSPL/PTY (display mode change/ programme type) button 12, 14, 17, 20 c Number buttons (1) REP 13 (2) SHUF 13 To store stations/receive stored stations. d EQ7 button 25 e MENU button To display the menus. f SOURCE (Power on/radio/cd/md* 1 / AUX* 2 ) button To select the source. g SEEK/AMS (</,) buttons To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track/ tune in stations automatically, find a station manually/select a setting. h SOUND button 23 i OFF (Stop/Power off) button 11, 24, 27 j VOL (+/ ) buttons To turn up or down the volume. k OPEN/CLOSE button 10, 11 l AF button 18, 19 m TA button 19 n MODE button To change the operation. o DSO button 26 p LIST button 15, 17 q DISC/ALBUM (M/m) buttons To receive preset stations/change the disc* 3, skip albums* 4 /select a menu. r ENTER button To enter a setting. s ATT button 23 *1 When an optional MD unit is connected. *2 Available only when an optional Sony portable device is connected to AUX IN terminal of the unit. You cannot connect any optional CD/MD units at the same time. *3 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected. *4 Available only when an MP3 file is played. 4

5 Main display side Operation side CDX-M850MP The buttons on the unit share the same functions as those on the card remote commander. a OPEN button 10, 11 b Main display window c IMAGE button 26 d qf Receptor for the card remote commander e qs RESET button 9 f OFF (Stop/Power off) button* 1 g SCRL (scroll) button h DSPL/PTY (display mode change) button i Sub display window j SEEK/AMS (.m/m>) button k MENU button m LIST button o TA button p CLOSE (front panel close) button 10 q SOURCE button r MODE button s VOL ( /+) button t DSO button 26 u EQ7 button 25 v SOUND button w DISC/ALBUM (+/ ) buttons x ENTER button y Z (eject) button 11 continue to next page t 5

6 * 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. Selecting a disc and album Disc and album can be skipped using the DISC/ ALBUM (M/m) buttons. (With this unit) To Press Skip albums* M or m [once for each Album selection album] To continuously skip albums, press and hold either button. (With optional unit) To Press Skip discs Disc selection Skip albums* Album selection M or m [once for each disc] To continuously skip discs, press once and press again within about 1 second (and hold) either button. M or m [hold for a moment] and release. To continuously skip albums, press (and hold) within about 1 second 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 aerials will extend automatically while the unit is operating. Caution While driving, do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature or any other functions which may divert your attention from the road. 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 either SEEK/AMS (< or,) button, then press again within about 1 second and hold. 6

7 Notes on discs To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface. Handle the disc by its edge. Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use. Do not subject the discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in parked cars or on dashboards/rear trays. 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* 2. You can use a disc recorded in Multi Session* 3. * 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. If you play high-bit rate MP3 file such as 320 kbps, sound may be intermittent. 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 is played back. Non-audio CD data/mp3 file information (track number, time, etc.) is displayed with no sound. When the first track of the first session is not audio CD data: If an MP3 file is in the disc, only MP3 file(s) play back and other data is skipped. (Audio CD data is not recognized.) If no MP3 file is in the disc, NO Music is displayed and nothing is played back. (Audio CD data is not recognized.) * 2 Expansion format Joliet: The maximum number of characters for album (folder) names/track (file) names that can be displayed is 32 each. Romeo: The maximum number of characters for album (folder) names/track (file) names that can be displayed is 64 each. 8 * 3 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.

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. Press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen RESET button Resetting the unit during use in subdisplay position RESET button Tree 1 (root) 7 8 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 one or two 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. The maximum number of trees which can be played is 8. Tip To specify a desired playback order, before the folder or file name, input the order by number (e.g., 01, 02 ), then record contents onto a disc. (The order differs depending on the writing software.) 8 9 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 Notes After resetting the unit in the closed position, be sure to press (OPEN) on the unit once before operating further. If a disc is in the unit, the disc will be ejected automatically. Insert the disc again. Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. After resetting the unit, press (OPEN/CLOSE) on the card remote commander to make sure the front panel opens and closes correctly once before operating further. 9

10 Setting the clock The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until Clock Adjust appears. CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you can also control external CD/MD units. Note 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. 1 Press (ENTER). The hour indication flashes. 2 Press M or m to set the hour. 3 Press,. The minute indication flashes. 4 Press M or m to set the minute. 2 Press (ENTER). Playing a disc (With this unit) 1 Press (OPEN/CLOSE) or (OPEN) on the unit and insert the disc (labelled side up). Playback starts automatically. The clock starts. After the clock setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode. Tips You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 21). When Clock mode is set to on, the time is displayed (page 24). 2 Press (OPEN/CLOSE) or (CLOSE) on the unit to close the front panel. If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until CD appears to start playback. 10

11 To Stop playback Eject the disc Skip tracks Automatic Music Sensor Fast-forward/ reverse Manual Search Skip albums* Album selection Press (OFF) (OPEN/CLOSE) or (OPEN) then Z on the unit (SEEK) (</,) [once for each track] (SEEK) (</,) [hold to desired point] (DISC) (M/m) [hold to desired point] * Available only when an MP3 file is played. To skip tracks continuously, press < or,, then press again within about 1 second and hold. 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. Please wait for play to start automatically when the 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 < or, 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. With an optional unit connected, playback of the same source will continue on to the optional CD/MD unit. 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 Press Skip discs (DISC) (M/m) Disc selection Skip albums* 2 (DISC) (M/m) Album 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. If MS appears in the source display, MGS-X1 starts to play. If 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. Notes 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. 11

12 Display items When the disc/album/track changes, any prerecorded title* 1 of the new disc/album/track is automatically displayed (if the Auto Scroll function is set to on, names exceeding 12 characters will be scrolled (page 24)). MP3* 2 /MDLP display* 2 * 3 MP3: MP3 playback LP2: LP2 playback LP4: LP4 playback Displayable items Disc name* 4 * 5 / artist name* 6 Album name* 1 * 7 Track name* 1 ID3 tag* 1 * 7 Music source Clock Notes Some characters cannot be displayed. Characters and signs which cannot be displayed appear as x. 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 or an album. Notes on MP3 ID3 tag applies only to version 1. Some characters cannot be displayed. Characters and signs which cannot be displayed appear as x. The maximum number of characters for album (folder) names/track (file) names that can be displayed is 64 each. ID3 tag is up to 30 characters. 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. Tip When A.Scroll (Auto Scroll) is set to off, and the disc/ track/album is changed, the disc/track/album name or ID3 tag does not scroll. Displayable items Disc number Album number* 7 Track number Elapsed playing time To Press Switch display (DSPL/PTY) item Scroll display item (SCRL) *1 When pressing (DSPL/PTY), NO Disc Name or NO Track Name indicates that there is no disc name, album name, or track name and NO ID3 Tag indicates that there is no ID3 tag. *2 MP3 / MDLP appears in the display (below the clock), depending on the REP, SHUF setting. *3 Available only when an optional MD unit with the MDLP function is connected, and an MDLP disc is played. *4 When pressing (DSPL/PTY), NO Disc Name or NO Track Name indicates that there is no Disc Memo (page 14) or prerecorded name to display. *5 If the disc has been labelled by this unit using the CUSTOM FILE function, Disc Memo is displayed preferentially. *6 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name. *7 Available only when an MP3 file is played. 12

13 Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play You can select: REP-Track to repeat the current track. REP-Album* 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 (1) (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-Album* 1 to play the albums in the current optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function in random order. SHUF-Disc to play the tracks on the current disc in random order. SHUF-Changer* 2 to play the tracks in the current optional CD (MD) unit in random order. SHUF-All* 3 to play all the tracks in all the 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) units are connected. *3 Available only when one or more optional CD units, or two or more optional MD units are connected. During playback, press (2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display. Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play mode, select SHUFoff. Note SHUF-All will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD units. 13

14 Labelling a CD Disc Memo (For 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 (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until Name Edit appears. 3 Press (ENTER). 4 Enter the characters. 1 Press M* 1 repeatedly to select the desired character. A t B t C... t 0 t 1 t 2... t + t t *... t *2 t A *1 For reverse order, press m. *2 (blank space) 2 Press, after locating the desired character. If you press <, you can move back to the left. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire name. 5 To return to normal play mode, press (ENTER). Tips Simply overwrite or enter to correct or erase a name. There is another way to start labelling a CD: Press (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation by pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5. 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. Viewing the Disc Memo As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes priority over any original CD TEXT information. To View Tip To find out about other items that can be displayed, see page 12. Erasing the Disc Memo Press (DSPL/PTY) 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 (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until Name Delete appears. 4 Press (ENTER). The stored names will appear. 5 Press M or m repeatedly to select the disc name you want to erase. 6 Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names. 7 Press (MENU) twice. 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. If you have already erased all of the Disc Memo, the unit returns to normal play mode in step 4. 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 Press (LIST). The name assigned to the current disc appears in the display. 2 Press M or m repeatedly until you find the desired disc. 3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc. Note Some letters cannot be displayed (exception: the letters stored by Disc Memo). Radio The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW). 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 (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until BTM appears. 4 Press (ENTER). 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. Tip Press M or m to receive the stations in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset Search function). If preset tuning does not work Press (SEEK) (<) or (SEEK) (,) to search for the station (automatic tuning). Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat until the desired station is received. Tips If automatic tuning stops too frequently, turn on the Local Seek to limit seek to stations with stronger signals. See Changing the sound and display settings on page 24. If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold < or, to locate the approximate frequency, then press < or, repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning). 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. If FM stereo reception is poor Select monaural reception mode See Changing the sound and display settings on page 24. The sound improves, but becomes monaural ( ST disappears). Tip If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to off (page 26). 16

17 Tuning in a station through a list List-up 1 During radio reception, press (LIST) momentarily. The frequency or the name assigned to the current station appears in the display. RDS Overview of RDS FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. For example, one of the following will be displayed upon receiving a station with RDS capability. 2 Press M or m repeatedly until you find the desired station. If no name is assigned to the selected station, the frequency appears in the display. 3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the desired station. Preset number Radio band Clock Frequency Displayable items* Station name Programme type * See Tuning in stations by programme type on page 20. To Switch display item Press (DSPL/PTY) RDS services RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as: Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful during long-distance drives. AF t page 18 Receiving traffic announcements, even when enjoying another programme/source. TA t page 19 Selecting stations by the type of programme. PTY t page 20 Automatic clock time setting. CT t page 21 Notes Depending on the country or region, not all of the RDS functions are available. RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is weak or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data. 17

18 Automatic retuning for best reception results AF function The alternative frequencies (AF) function allows the radio to always tune into the area s strongest signal for the station you are listening to. Station Frequencies change automatically MHz 96.0 MHz MHz 1 Select an FM station (page 15). 2 Press (AF) repeatedly until AF on appears. The unit starts searching for an alternative frequency with a stronger signal in the same network. If NO AF flashes, the currently tuned into station does not have an alternative frequency. Note When there is no alternative frequency in the area or when you do not need to search for one, turn the AF function off by selecting AF off. For stations without alternative frequencies Press (SEEK) (<) or (SEEK) (,) while the station name is flashing (within 8 seconds). The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data ( PI Seek appears). If the unit cannot find the same PI, the unit returns to the previously selected frequency. Staying with one regional programme When AF function is on: this unit s factory-set setting restricts reception to a specific region, so you won t be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency. If you leave this regional programme s reception area or would like to take advantage of the whole AF function, select Regional off from the Menu (page 24). Note This function does not work in the United Kingdom and in some other areas. Local Link function (United Kingdom only) This function enables you to select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons. 1 Press a number button ((1) to (6)) that has a local station stored on it. 2 Within 5 seconds, press the number button of the local station again. 3 Repeat this procedure until the desired local station is received. 18

19 Receiving traffic announcements TA/TP By activating the Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic Programme (TP), you can automatically tune in an FM station broadcasting traffic announcements. These settings function regardless of the current FM programme/source (e.g., CD/MD/AUX). The unit switches back to the original source when the bulletin is over. Press (TA) repeatedly until TA on appears. The unit starts searching for traffic information stations. TP indicates reception of such stations, and TA flashes during an actual traffic announcement. The unit will continue searching for stations available with TP if NO TP is indicated. To cancel all traffic announcements, select TA off. To Cancel current announcement Press (TA) Tip You can also cancel the current announcement by pressing (SOURCE) or (MODE). Presetting the volume of traffic announcements You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements so you won t miss hearing them. 1 Press (VOL) (+) or (VOL) ( ) to adjust the desired volume level. 2 Press (TA) for 2 seconds. TA appears and the setting is stored. Presetting RDS stations with AF and TA setting When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores each station s AF/TA setting (on/off) as well as its frequency. You can select a different setting (for AF, TA, or both) for individual preset stations, or the same setting for all preset stations. If you preset stations with AF on, the unit automatically stores stations with the strongest radio signal. Presetting the same setting for all preset stations 1 Select an FM band (page 15). 2 Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select AF on and/or TA on. Note that selecting AF off and TA off applies to non-rds stations as well as RDS stations. 3 Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until BTM appears. 4 Press (ENTER). BTM flashes. Presetting different settings for each preset station 1 Select an FM band, and tune in the desired station (page 16). 2 Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select AF on and/or TA on. 3 Press the desired number button ((1) to (6)) for 2 seconds until MEM appears. Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations. Receiving emergency announcements If either AF or TA is on, the unit will switch to emergency announcements, if one comes in while listening to an FM station or CD/MD/ AUX. 19

20 Tuning in stations by programme type PTY You can tune in a station by selecting the type of programme you would like to listen to. Programme types News Current Affairs Information Sports Education Drama Culture Science Varied Popular Music Rock Music Easy Listening Light Classical Classical Other Music Type Weather Finance Children s Programmes Social Affairs Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary Display News Affairs Info Sport Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Pop M Rock M Easy M Light M Classics Other M Weather Finance Children Social A Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Country Nation M Oldies Folk M Document 1 Press (DSPL/PTY) during FM reception until PTY appears. The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting the PTY data appears if the received station is not an RDS station, or if the RDS data is not received. 2 Press M or m repeatedly until the desired programme type appears. The programme types appear in the order shown in the table. NO DATA appears if the programme type is not specified in the RDS data. 3 Press (ENTER). The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type. Note You cannot use this function in some countries where no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is available. 20

21 Setting the clock automatically CT The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically. 1 During radio reception, press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until CT off appears. 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. 2 Press, repeatedly until CT on appears. The clock is set. 3 Press (ENTER) to return to the normal display. SOUND MODE DSPL DSPL MODE SOUND To cancel the CT function, select CT off in step 2. Notes The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received. There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time. By pressing buttons (SOUND) (ATT) (MODE) (SOURCE) OFF (DSPL) Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume. (OFF) Press (SOURCE) (MODE) (ATT) (OFF)* 3 (SOUND) (DSPL) To Change source (radio/cd/md* 1 /AUX* 2 )/ Power on Change operation (radio band/cd unit/md* 1 unit) Attenuate sound Stop playback or radio reception/power off Adjust the sound menu Change the display item (For 2 seconds to scroll the display item) continue to next page t 21

22 By rotating the control SEEK/AMS control Rotate and release to: Skip tracks. 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 (With optional unit) To Do this Skip discs Disc selection Skip albums 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 about 1 second (and hold) the control. Push in and rotate the control [hold for a moment] and release. To continuously skip albums, push in and rotate again (and hold) within about 1 second of first releasing the control. Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory-set as shown below. To increase PRESET/DISC control Push in and rotate the control to: Receive preset stations. Change discs during CD (MD) playback* 1. Change albums* 4. *1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is connected. *2 Available only when an optional Sony portable device is connected to AUX IN terminal of the unit. You cannot connect any optional CD/MD units at the same time. *3 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. *4 Available only when an MP3 file is played. When an MP3 file is played, you can select an album using the rotary commander. 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 (SOUND) for 2 seconds while pushing the VOL control. (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. 22

23 Adjusting the sound characteristics You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader, and subwoofer volume. 1 Press (SOUND) repeatedly to select the desired item. Each time you press (SOUND), the item changes as follows: BASS (bass) t TREBLE (treble) t BALANCE (left-right) t FADER (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume) 2 Adjust the level of a selected item by pressing < or,. When adjusting with the rotary commander, press (SOUND) and rotate the VOL control. Quickly attenuating the sound (With the rotary commander or the card remote commander) Press (ATT). ATT on appears in the display momentarily. 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). After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal play mode. Note Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item. 23

24 Changing the sound and display settings Menu The following items can be set: Set up Clock Adjust (page 10) CT (Clock Time) (page 21) Beep to turn the beeps on or off. AUX-A (page 27) to turn the AUX source display on or off. Display Clock (Clock Information)* 1 to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (on). A.IMG (Auto Image) (page 27) to step through the display images of one or all display modes. Demo (Demonstration) to turn the Demonstration mode on or off. Select on to activate Demo display. Select off to deactivate the Demonstration mode. Info (Display Information) to display the display items (depending on the source, etc.) at the bottom of the display while a display image is displayed: Select on to display the display items, and by pressing (DSPL/PTY), the display item will change. Select off to not display any display items. Dimmer to change the brightness of the display. Select Auto to dim the display only when you turn the lights on. Select on to dim the display. Select off to deactivate the Dimmer. Contrast* 2 to adjust the contrast if the indications on the display are not recognizable because of the unit s installation position. BlackOut to blacken the display, while the operation mode is on. Select on to black out the indications. The indications will disappear, but the unit will react if you press any button. Select off to brighten the display. A.Scroll (Auto Scroll) Select on to scroll all automatically displayed names exceeding 12 characters. When Auto scroll is set to off and the disc/ track/album is changed, the disc/track/album name or ID3 tag does not scroll. *1 When Clock mode is set to on: The time is always displayed in the main display window when normal play mode is selected from Selecting the display mode and display image (page 26) and A.IMG-off is selected (page 24). The time is always displayed in the sub display window. *2 Contrast appears only in the sub display window. You can adjust the contrast of the sub display window only. Sound HPF (High pass filter) to select the cut-off frequency to 78Hz, 125Hz, or off. LPF (Low pass filter) to select the cut-off frequency to 78Hz, 125Hz, or off. Loudness to enjoy bass and treble even at low volumes. The bass and treble will be reinforced. AUX Level (page 27) to adjust the volume level of connected auxiliary equipment. Play Mode AF on/off (Alternative frequences) (page 18) Local on/off (Local seek mode) (page 16) Select on to only tune into stations with stronger signals. Mono on/off (Monaural mode) (page 16) Select on to hear FM stereo broadcast in monaural. Select off to return to normal mode. Regional on/off (page 18) 1 Press (MENU). To set Demo, press (OFF), then press (MENU). To set A.Scroll, press (MENU) during CD/ MD playback. 2 Press M or m repeatedly until the desired item appears. 3 Press < or, to select the desired setting (Example: on or off ). 4 Press (ENTER). After the mode setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode. Note The displayed item will differ depending on the source. Tip You can easily switch among categories by pressing M or m for 2 seconds. 24

25 Setting the equalizer (EQ7) 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 and adjust the equalizer settings for frequency and level. You can store the EQ7 setting for each source. Selecting the equalizer curve 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a desired source. 2 Press (EQ7) repeatedly to select a desired equalizer curve. Each time you press (EQ7), the item changes. Adjusting the equalizer curve 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press M or m repeatedly until EQ7 Tune appears, then press (ENTER). 3 Press < or, to select the desired equalizer curve, then press (ENTER). Each time you press < or,, the item changes. 4 Select the desired frequency and level. 1 Press < or, to select the desired frequency. Each time you press < or,, the frequency changes as follows: 62Hz y 157Hz y 396Hz y 1.0kHz y 2.5kHz y 6.3kHz y 16kHz To cancel the equalizing effect, select OFF. After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal play mode. 2 Press M or m to adjust the desired volume level. The volume level is adjustable by 1 db steps from 10 db to +10 db. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press (ENTER) for 2 seconds. 5 Press (ENTER). After the effect setting is complete, the display returns to the normal play mode. 25

26 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 in the dashboard (virtual speakers). You can store the DSO setting for each source. 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a desired source. 2 Press (DSO) to select 1, 2, 3 or OFF. To cancel the DSO mode, select DSO OFF. After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal play mode. Notes Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable affect. If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to off. Selecting the display mode and display image You can select from 3 different display modes. You can also select various display images in Wallpaper mode (1-2), Spectrum analyzer mode (1-5) and Movie mode (1-3). Note The default setting of Auto Image mode is A.IMG-All. After a few seconds of releasing (IMAGE), the unit returns to Auto Image mode. If you want to display a display image, set to A.IMG-off (page 27). Selecting the display image 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a desired source. 2 Press (IMAGE) on the unit repeatedly to select the desired display image. Example: Wallpaper mode Each time you press (IMAGE), the display image changes as follows: Wallpaper mode 1-2 t Spectrum analyzer mode 1-5 t Movie mode 1-3 t normal play mode To cancel this mode, select normal play mode. 26

27 Selecting the Auto Image mode Auto Image mode automatically steps (every 10 seconds) through the display images of one or all display modes as follows: A.IMG-All to shuffle repeatedly the display images in all display modes. A.IMG-Sa to step repeatedly through the display images of Spectrum analyzer mode. A.IMG-Movie to step repeatedly through the display images of Movie mode. 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a desired source. 2 Press (MENU). 3 Press M or m repeatedly until A.IMG appears. Connecting auxiliary audio equipment The unit s AUX IN (external audio input) terminal on this unit is also used as the BUS AUDIO IN (audio input) terminal. You can listen to the sound from your car speakers by connecting optional Sony portable devices. Note If you connect an optional Sony CD/MD unit, you cannot connect any portable devices and AUX will not appear in the display as a source. Selecting auxiliary equipment Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select AUX. 4 Press < or, repeatedly to select the desired setting. 5 Press (ENTER). To cancel Auto Image mode, select A.IMG-off. Tips During Auto Image mode, if you press (IMAGE), the display image will change. After a few seconds of releasing (IMAGE), this unit returns to the former Auto Image setting. If you set Info mode to off, no display items will appear (page 24). Adjusting the volume level You can adjust the volume for each connected audio equipment. 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press M or m repeatedly to select AUX Level. 3 Press (ENTER). 4 Press M or m repeatedly to select a desired volume level. The volume level is adjustable in 1 db steps from 6 db to +6 db. 5 Press (ENTER). To deactivate auxiliary equipment in the music source display 1 Press (OFF). CD playback or radio reception stops. 2 Press (MENU). 3 Press M or m repeatedly until AUX-A on appears. 4 Press, to select AUX-A off. 5 Press (MENU). To restore the indication, select AUX-A on. 27

28 Setting the security code This unit has a security function to discourage theft. Input a 4 digit number as your security code. If you set it, you need to input the stored code to turn on the unit should you re-install the unit in another car or after changing the battery. 1 Press (SOURCE). 2 Press (MENU). 3 Press M or m repeatedly to select Security. 4 Press (ENTER). Code Set display is displayed. 1 Press M or m repeatedly to enter the first digit (0-9). 2 Press, to move the cursor to the 2nd digit, then press M or m repeatedly to enter the 2nd digit. Each time you press M, a digit goes up and each time you press m, a digit falls. 3 Repeat step 2 to enter the 3rd digit and the 4th digit. 5 Press (ENTER). Check Code display appears. 6 Press M or m repeatedly to select YES. After the security code setup is completed Should you re-install the unit in another car or change the battery, the Check Code display appears after turning on the unit. Enter your stored 4-digit code with the cursor buttons (M/m/,), and press (ENTER). Code Input display OK: returns to the clock display. NG: Code Error message appears. Input the correct code using the cursor buttons. Cancelling the security code Repeat step 1 to 4 in Setting the security code (Code Del display appears). Enter your stored code with the cursor buttons (M/m/,), and press (ENTER). Code Del display OK: returns to a normal display. NG: the Code Error message appears. Input the correct code using the cursor buttons. Note You cannot change the security code unless you delete your stored code. Tip If the security code is not stored, the Code Del display does not appear. 7 Press (ENTER). The display returns to the normal display. Notes The security code cannot be entered by the number buttons (1-6). Make sure not to forget your security code. If you select NO in step 6 and press (ENTER), the display returns to the Code Set display in step 4. 28

29 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. Replacing the lithium battery Under normal conditions, batteries will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. x + side up Fuse (10 A) Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit. Notes on lithium battery Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact. Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery. Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur. WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire. 29

30 Removing the unit 1 Remove the protection collar. 1 Engage the release keys together with the protection collar. Orient the release key correctly. 2 Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar. 2 Remove the unit. 1 Insert both release keys together until they click. Face the hook inwards. 2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit. 3 Slide the unit out of the mounting. 30

31 Specifications CD Player section Signal-to-noise ratio 90 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 MHz 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 MW/LW Tuning range 35 db at 1 khz 30 15,000 Hz MW: 531 1,602 khz LW: khz External aerial connector 10.7 MHz/450 khz Aerial terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity MW: 30 µv LW: 40 µv 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 Loudness Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensions Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories Optional equipment Audio outputs (front/rear) Subwoofer output (mono) Power aerial relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Telephone ATT control terminal Illumination control terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input or AUX IN terminal Remote controller input terminal Aerial input terminal Bass ±8 db at 100 Hz Treble ±8 db at 10 khz +8 db at 100 Hz +2 db at 10 khz 12 V DC car battery (negative earth) Approx mm (w/h/d) Approx mm (w/h/d) Approx. 1.5 kg Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Card remote commander RM-X111 Wireless rotary commander RM-X6S Wired 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, CDX-T69X MD changer (6 discs) MDX-66XLPX MG-MS System-up Player MGS-X1 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. 31