CDX-M9900

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1 (1) FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions GB CT For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. CDX-M Sony Corporation

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3 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. FEATURING: Video input terminal provided for viewing video images. Store video images for various visual effects. MP3 file playback recorded on a disc is possible. CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added can be played (page 10). Discs recorded in Multi Session (CD-Extra, Mixed CD, etc.) can be played, depending on the recording method (page 10). 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-X144 Optional controller accessory Wired rotary commander RM-X4S Wireless rotary commander RM-X6S *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. About this manual Instructions in this manual describe how to use the functions by mainly using the card remote commander. Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual device. The ferrite core on the cable is for the purpose of the EMI reduction, please do not remove it. (Remarks: the ferrite core on the cable is the external type, it must be fixed on the cable.) R The BBE MP process improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3, by restoring and enhancing the higher harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP works by generating even-order harmonics from the source material, effectively recovering warmth, detail and nuance. 3

4 Table of Contents Location of controls Precautions Notes on discs About MP3 files Basic operations Selecting the display mode and display pattern Getting Started Resetting the unit Setting the clock and the calendar Clock CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) Playing a disc Display items Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Labelling a CD Disc Memo Locating a disc by name Disc List* * Functions available with optional CD/MD unit Radio Storing stations automatically BTM (Best Tuning Memory) Display items Receiving the stored stations Storing only desired stations Tuning in a station through a list Preset List RDS Overview of RDS Display items Automatic retuning for best reception results AF Receiving traffic announcements TA/TP Presetting RDS stations with AF and TA setting Tuning in stations by programme type PTY List Setting the clock automatically CT Image Settings Selecting the face pattern Skin Setting the character colour Char Color Changing the display image automatically Auto Image Selecting the effect pattern Effect Selecting a wallpaper Wallpaper Setting a panorama image Panorama Selecting the aspect ratio Aspect Turning off the display characters Auto Clear Storing the images Snapshot Selecting the start-up image Opening

5 Sound Setting Setting the BBE MP BBE MP Quickly attenuating the sound ATT Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer DSO Setting the equalizer EQ Adjusting the bass and treble Bass/Treble Adjusting the front and rear volume Balance/Fader Adjusting the subwoofer volume Sub Woofer Setting the loudness Loudness Connecting auxiliary audio equipment Other Functions Setting the custom function Custom Initializing the unit Initialize Setting the security code Security Menus and items Using the rotary commander Additional Information Maintenance Removing the unit Specifications Troubleshooting Error displays/message

6 Location of controls Card remote commander RM-X144 OPEN/CLOSE When selecting the item in the menus (DISC) (M): to select upwards PTY AF TA REP SHUF 1 2 BBE MP 3 PAUSE (SEEK) (<): to select leftwards SEEK DISC + SOURCE SEEK+ (SEEK) (,): to select rightwards SCREEN CAPTURE IMAGE DISC MENU DISC + MODE (DISC) (m): to select downwards SEEK SOURCE SEEK+ BACK OFF DISC + VOL ENTER ATT Note If the display disappears by pressing (OFF), the unit 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 a AF button To turn the AF function on or off. b PTY button To display the PTY list. c Number buttons Radio: To store/receive stations. CD/MD: To change playback mode. (1): REP (2): SHUF (6): PAUSE* 1 Sound: (5): BBE MP* 1 d SCREEN button To select the display mode. e MENU button To display the main menu. f SOURCE (Power on/radio/cd/md* 2 / AUX* 3 ) button To select the source. g </, (SEEK /+) buttons To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track/ tune in stations automatically, find a station manually/select a setting. h BACK button To return to a previous display. i OFF button To turn off the unit/stop playback or radio reception. j VOL (+/ ) buttons k OPEN/CLOSE button To open/close the front panel/to eject a disc when loaded. l TA button To turn the TA function on or off. m CAPTURE button To store images. n IMAGE button To select the display pattern. o MODE button To change the radio band/playback unit. p M/m (DISC +/ ) buttons To receive preset stations/change the disc* 4, skip albums* 5 /select a menu. q ENTER button To decide an item/apply a setting. r ATT button To attenuate the sound. *1 Available only when playing back on this unit. *2 When an optional MD unit is connected. *3 Available only when an optional Sony portable device is connected to AUX IN terminal of the unit. When you connect a Sony portable device and CD/ MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN selector. *4 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected. *5 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

7 SOURCE OFF ENTER VOL CUSTOM MENU CDX-M9900 The buttons on the unit share the same functions as those on the card remote commander. a SOURCE (Power on/radio/cd/md/ AUX* 1 ) button To select the source. b OFF (Stop/Power off) button To turn off the unit/stop playback or radio reception. c Display window d ENTER button CD/MD/Radio: To change the functions of the R dial. Menu: To decide an item/apply a setting of the menu item. e Z (Open/Close) button To open/close the front panel/to eject a disc when loaded. f L (Left) dial To adjust the volume. g CUSTOM button CD/MD/Radio/AUX: To perform the function assigned. Menu: To return to a previous display. h Receptor To receive signals from the card remote commander or wireless rotary commander. i Reset button To reset the unit. j MENU button To display the main menu for settings and adjustments. k R (Right) dial CD/MD/Radio: To select the desired radio station, track, album* 2 or disc* 3. Menu: To select an item. Note on using the L/R dials Before using the L/R dials, push in and release them first. Push in again when storing after use. *1 Available only when an optional Sony portable device is connected to AUX IN terminal of the unit. When you connect a Sony portable device and CD/ MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN selector. *2 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *3 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected. 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. 7

8 Precautions If your car was 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. On safety Comply with the Traffic Laws in your country. For your safety, the images from VIDEO IN turns off automatically when the parking brake is not applied. Preventing an accident The images appear only after you park the car and set the parking brake. When the car starts moving, the images coming from the VIDEO IN automatically disappear after displaying the following caution. The images on the display are turned off, but CD/MP3 sound can be heard. Do not operate the unit or watch the display window while driving. Notes on LCD display Do not push the LCD display strongly. It may cause injury or damage the display. Bright points of light (red, blue, or green) or black dots may appear on the LCD display. This is not a malfunction. The LCD is made with high-precision technology and more than % of the picture element is intact. However, tiny elements of the picture may show the above symptoms. 8

9 Notes on discs To keep discs clean, do not touch the surface. Handle a disc by its edge. Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use. Do not subject the discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in parked cars or on dashboards/rear trays. 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. continue to next page t 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. 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. 9

10 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 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. 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. * 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. 10

11 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 recognise 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 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 recognised). If no MP3 file is in the disc, Disc NO Music is displayed and nothing is played back (Audio CD data is not recognised). The playback order of the MP3 files The playback order of the folders and files is as follows: Folder (album) MP3 file (track) Tree 1 (root) Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 Notes A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped. Maximum folder number: 150 (including root folder and empty folders). 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. Maximum number of trees that can be played: 8. Tip To specify a desired playback order, before the folder or file name, input the order by number (e.g., 01, 02 ), then record contents onto a disc (The order differs depending on the writing software). 11

12 Basic operations Main menu You can set the various setting from the main menu. Setting items and functions are categorized into menus as follows: List - Displaying the lists. Display - Settings for display images. Edit - Editting disc names/controlling stored contents. Setup - Settings for the system of the unit. Sound - Settings for sound quality. Custom - Assigning functions to the CUSTOM button. PlayMode - Settings for playback and radio reception. For details on menu items, see Menus and items on page 42. Operation by the main unit: 5 Press (MENU). The display returns to the normal display. During the menu operation: To return to the previous display, press (CUSTOM). To cancel the menu selection, press (MENU). Tip Depending on the selected item, press (ENTER) repeatedly to select ON or OFF in step 3, then press (MENU) to return to the normal display. Operation by the card remote commander: OPEN/CLOSE PTY AF TA REP SHUF 1 2 BBE MP 3 PAUSE CAPTURE SCREEN IMAGE ENTER R dial MENU MENU DISC + MODE SEEK SOURCE SEEK+ BACK BACK DISC ENTER ENTER CUSTOM MENU 1 During playback or radio reception, press (MENU). The main menu appears. 2 Rotate the R dial to select the desired menu item, then press (ENTER). As you rotate the R dial, the item changes as follows: List y Display y Edit y Setup y Sound y Custom y PlayMode 3 Rotate the R dial to select the desired setting item, then press (ENTER). 4 Rotate the R dial to select the desired setting, then press (ENTER). 1 During playback or radio reception, press (MENU). The main menu appears. 2 Press < or, repeatedly to select the desired menu item, then press (ENTER). Each time you press < or,, the item changes as follows: List y Display y Edit y Setup y Sound y Custom y PlayMode 3 Press < or, repeatedly to select the desired setting item, then press (ENTER). 4 Press < or, repeatedly to select the desired setting, then press (ENTER). 5 Press (MENU). The display returns to the normal display. During the menu operation: To return to the previous display, press (BACK). To cancel the menu selection, press (MENU). Tip Depending on the selected item, press (ENTER) repeatedly to select ON or OFF in step 3, then press (MENU) to return to the normal display. 12

13 Shift menu The R dial functions in various ways depending on the shift menu selected. Operation by the main unit: ENTER R dial Selecting the display mode and display pattern You can enjoy visual effects in various combinations by selecting the display patterns in the display modes. Each display mode has several display patterns, and visual effects of these patterns can be customized. Operation by the card remote commander: 1 During playback or radio reception, press (ENTER) repeatedly until the desired shift menu appears. Shift menu* 1 OPEN/CLOSE PTY AF TA REP SHUF 1 2 BBE MP 3 PAUSE SCREEN SCREEN MENU CAPTURE DISC + IMAGE MODE IMAGE Each time you press (ENTER), the shift menu changes as follows: During playback: AMS+/ * 2 t ALBUM+/ * 3 t DISC+/ * 4 t AMS+/ * 2 During radio reception: PRESET+/ * 2 t SEEK+/ * 5 t MANUAL+/ t PRESET+/ * 2 *1 Shift menus disappear in 8 seconds if no operation is performed. *2 Available only when no shift menu is displayed. *3 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *4 Available only when an optional CD/MD unit is connected. *5 To stop searching, rotate the R dial in the reverse direction. 2 Rotate the R dial to select the desired operation. Custom function You can assign one of the functions in the custom menu to the CUSTOM button to perform the function easily. SEEK BACK SOURCE DISC SEEK+ ENTER 1 During playback or radio reception, press (SCREEN) repeatedly to select the desired display mode. Each time you press (SCREEN), the display mode changes as follows: Standard mode t Spectrum Analyser mode t Movie mode t Video mode t Standard mode 2 Press (IMAGE) repeatedly to select the desired display pattern. The display pattern changes depending on the selected display mode. continue to next page t CUSTOM During playback or radio reception, press (CUSTOM). For details on assigning the function, see Setting the custom function on page

14 Display modes and display patterns The following display patterns are selectable depending on the display mode, and setting items in the menu differ depending on the selected display pattern. For details on setting the display patterns in the Standard mode and Video mode, see page 28 to 34. Standard mode* 1 Displays images and/or pre-stored visual effects with various information. Example: Wallpaper & Effect Example: Panorama & Effect The display pattern changes as follows: Effect t Wallpaper t Wallpaper & Effect t Panorama t Panorama & Effect t Effect Spectrum Analyser mode* 1 Displays pre-stored animated patterns with various information. Example: Type-A The display pattern changes as follows: Space Producer* 2 t Type-A t Type-B t Type-C t Type-D t Space Producer* 2 Video mode* 1 Displays video images and/or pre-stored spectrum analysers with various information. Example: Video & Spectrum Analyser The Display pattern changes as follows: Video full t Video & Spectrum Analyser t Video & Capture t Video & Slideshow Notes The Video mode is available when the video unit is connected to the VIDEO IN terminal, and signals are output from the video unit connected. Video images appear only when the parking break is applied. Make sure that the colour system of this unit is set to PAL or NTSC according to the video unit connected. When the colour system of this unit does not conform to the Video unit, the video mode is not available. This unit conforms to the PAL and NTSC colour system. Video images from an equipment not compatible with PAL and NTSC may not be displayed. Tip When AUX is selected as a source in the Video mode, you can adjust the brightness of the display in step from 5 to +5 by rotating the R dial. *1 You can change the images in sequence automatically. For details, see Changing the display image automatically on page 29. *2 Space Producer is developed GUI feature in Spectrum Analyser mode, which produces music ambience on screen with colour, size and movement of the objects. Movie mode* 1 Displays pre-stored moving pictures with various information. The display pattern changes as follows: Movie-1 t Movie-2 t... t Movie-13 14

15 Getting Started 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. After pressing the reset button, the start-up image appears and the demonstration starts automatically. Reset button Note Pressing the reset button will erase some stored contents such as the clock/calender settings in the memory of the unit. Tips During the demonstration display, you can adjust the brightness of the display in 11 steps (from 0 to 10) by rotating the R dial. You can change the start-up image. For details, see Selecting the start-up image on page 34. Setting the clock and the calendar Clock The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication. 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press < or, repeatedly to select Setup, then press (ENTER). 3 Press < or, repeatedly to select Clock, then press (ENTER). 4 Set the date and time. 1 Press M or m repeatedly to select the day, then press (ENTER). 2 Follow the step 1 to set the month, the year, hour and minute. The confirmation display appears after setting the minute, then press (ENTER). 5 Press < or, to select YES, then press (ENTER). Complete appears, and the display returns to the main menu. 6 Press (MENU). The display returns to the normal display. Note If your car has no ACC position, turn on the unit first, then set the clock and the calendar. Tip You can set the year from 2004 to

16 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 (With this unit) Press Z to open the front panel, and insert the disc (labelled side up). The front panel closes and playback starts automatically. If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until CD appears to start playback. Note The front panel closes automatically after the caution alarm sounds. Operation by the card remote commander: To Pause* 1 Press (6) (PAUSE). Stop playback Eject the disc Skip tracks* 2 Automatic Music Sensor Fast-forward/ reverse Manual Search Skip albums* 3 Album selection Skip discs Disc selection Press (OFF). Press (OPEN/CLOSE). Press </, [once for each track]. Press </, [hold until the desired point]. Press M/m [hold until the desired album]. Press M/m [once for each disc]. Operation by the main unit: To Stop playback Press (OFF). Eject the disc Press Z. Skip tracks Rotate the R dial Automatic Music [until the desired track]. Sensor Skip albums* 3 Album selection Skip discs Disc selection Press (ENTER), then rotate the R dial [until the desired album]. Press (ENTER), then rotate the R dial [until the desired disc]. *1 Pause is available only when playing back on this unit (when playing back on the optional unit, pause is not available). To cancel pause, press (6) (PAUSE) again. *2 To skip tracks continuously, press < or,, then press again and hold within about 2 seconds. *3 Available only when an MP3 file is played. Notes There is a delay for a few seconds after pressing Z before the disc is ejected, while the data in the disc is being read. If you press Z on the front panel to eject a disc and leave it in the slot, the disc protective function will work. The ejected disc will be automatically pulled into the slot 15 seconds after being ejected. Do not apply excessive pressure to the front panel (especially when it is open), as this may cause a malfunction. Depending on the recording method used on the disc, it may take a minute or more before playing the first track. Depending on the condition of the disc, it may not play back (page 9, 10). 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 has finished, playback restarts from the first track of the disc. 16

17 (With optional unit) 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until CD, MD, or MS * appears. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired unit appears. Playback starts. * MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1 Cautions when connecting MGS-X1 and MD unit(s) This unit recognises 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. When your desired MD unit appears in the source display, it starts to play. When 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, Disc 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, Disc 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 to the optional CD/MD unit. Display items Information on the disc/album/track currently selected is automatically displayed. If the Auto Scroll function is set to on, text information exceeding 16 characters will be scrolled. Positions of display items differ depending on the selected face pattern. For details, see Selecting the face pattern on page 28. When Skin1 is selected. A B C When Skin2 is selected. When Skin3 is selected. D A D C A B B D C A Source/Unit number* 1 B Disc name* 2 /Artist name/album (folder) name* 3 /Track (file) name* 3 /ID3 tag information* 3 C Function and mode status BBE:BBE MP : Shuffle playback : Repeat playback : ATT AF: AF function TA: Traffic announcements TP: Traffic programme LP2: LP2 playback* 4 LP4: LP4 playback* 4 :DSO :EQ7 D :Disc number/ :Album number* 3 / :Track number/elapsed playing time, Current status/messages continue to next page t 17

18 *1 Available only when two or more optional CD (MD) units are connected. *2 Only when the disc has been labelled by this unit using the Disc Memo function. *3 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *4 Available only when an optional MD unit with the MDLP function is connected, and an MDLP disc is played. Scrolling the text information Auto Scroll Set Auto Scroll in Display to ON. To cancel scrolling the text information, set to OFF. Notes Some characters cannot be displayed. For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very many characters, some information may not be displayed or scroll. This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of a CD TEXT disc. Notes on MP3 When playing MP3 with ID3 tag, the ID3 tag information (artist name/album name/track name) is displayed. This unit can read ID3 tag version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4. Some characters and signs cannot be displayed (appear as x ). The maximum number of displayable characters for an album (folder) name/ track (file) is 50 (Romeo) or 32 (Joliet); ID3 tag 30 characters (1.0 and 1.1) or 50 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4). The ID3 tag character codes comply with ASCII and ISO standards. Joliet format discs can only be displayed in ASCII. Incompatible characters will be displayed as x. 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. Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat You can select: Track to repeat the current track. Album* 1 to repeat the tracks in the current album. 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 playback mode appears. Repeat Play starts. To return to normal play mode, press (1) (REP) repeatedly to select OFF. Tip You can also select the repeat play mode by using the main menu. During playback, press (MENU), then set Repeat in PlayMode to the desired playback mode. 18

19 Playing tracks in random order Shuffle You can select: Album* 1 to play the tracks in the current album in random order. Disc to play the tracks on the current disc in random order. Magazine* 2 to play the tracks in the current optional CD (MD) unit in random order. 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 playback mode appears. Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play mode, press (2) (SHUF) repeatedly to select OFF. Note ALL will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD units. Tip You can also select the shuffle play mode by using the main menu. During playback, press (MENU), then set Shuffle in PlayMode to the desired playback mode. Labelling a CD Disc Memo You can label each disc with a custom name of up to 16 characters. As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes priority over any original CD TEXT information. 1 Start playing a disc you want to label. 2 Press (MENU). 3 Press < or, repeatedly to select Edit, then press (ENTER). 4 Press < or, repeatedly to select Name Edit, then press (ENTER). 5 Enter the characters. 1 Press < or, repeatedly to select the desired character, then press (ENTER). 2 Repeat step 1 to enter entire name. To move the cursor, select C or c, then press (ENTER). To delete the entered character, select BS, then press (ENTER). 3 To finish, press < or, repeatedly to select END, then press (ENTER). 6 Press (MENU). The display returns to the normal display. Note To finish labelling in step 5, be sure to select END then press (ENTER), otherwise the Disc Memo will not be stored. Tips Simply overwrite or enter a blank space to correct or erase a character. The Disc Memo can store up to 50 disc names in the memory of this unit (When 50 disc names are already stored, Name Edit does not appear in the menu). The Disc Memo will be stored in the memory of this unit, and the CUSTOM FILE functions of the CD unit connected are not available with this unit. continue to next page t 19

20 Erasing the Disc Memo Name Delete 1 During playback, press (MENU). 2 Press < or, repeatedly to select Edit, then press (ENTER). 3 Press < or, repeatedly to select Name Delete, then press (ENTER). 4 Press < or, repeatedly to select Select, then press (ENTER). The stored names appear. 5 Press M or m repeatedly to select the desired name to delete, then press (ENTER). The confirmation display appears. 6 Press < or, to select YES, then press (ENTER). Complete appears, and the name is deleted. 7 Press (MENU). The display returns to the normal display. To delete all the disc names, select ALL in step 4. Note When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is deleted, the original CD TEXT information is displayed. Tips In step 3, if there is no Disc Memo, the display will return to the previous display automatically. If all the Disc Memo is deleted in step 7, the display will return to the previous display automatically. Locating a disc by name Disc List (With an optional CD unit, 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 During playback, press (MENU). 2 Press < or, repeatedly to select List, then press (ENTER). The Disc List appears. 3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the desired disc, then press (ENTER). Playback starts. *1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you assign a name for a CD (page 19). *2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD TEXT function. Note In the case of CD TEXT discs and MDs, some characters cannot be displayed. 20

21 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. Display items Information on the station/frequency currently selected is automatically displayed. Positions of display items differ depending on the selected face pattern. For details, see Selecting the face pattern on page 28. When Skin1 is selected. Storing stations automatically BTM (Best Tuning Memory) The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals within the selected band, and stores them in order of frequency. A When Skin2 is selected. B C 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the desired band. 3 Press (MENU). 4 Press < or, repeatedly to select Edit, then press (ENTER). 5 Press < or, repeatedly to select BTM, then press (ENTER). Stations with the strongest signals are stored. To cancel storing, press (ENTER) while storing the stations. 6 Press (MENU). The display returns to the normal display. Notes If only a few stations can be received due to weak signals, some stored preset numbers will retain their former settings. The unit starts storing stations from the preset number currently selected. A C B When Skin3 is selected. A B A Source/Band number B Function and mode status ST: Stereo reception mode : ATT AF: AF function TA: Traffic announcements TP: Traffic programme :DSO :EQ7 C :Preset number/frequency, Current status/ Messages C 21

22 Receiving the stored stations 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the desired band. Radio reception of the desired band starts. Operation by the card remote commander: To Stop radio Press (OFF). reception Receive stored stations Preset search Press (1) to (6). Press M/m [until the desired station]. Search stations Press </, Automatic tuning [until the desired station]. Specify frequencies Manual tuning Operation by the main unit: To Stop radio Press (OFF). reception Receive stored stations Preset search Press </, [hold until the desired frequency]. Rotate the R dial [until the desired station]. Search stations Press (ENTER) once, then Automatic tuning rotate the R dial* [until the desired station]. Specify frequencies Manual tuning Press (ENTER) twice, then rotate the R dial [until the desired frequency]. If FM stereo reception is poor Mono Set Mono in PlayMode to ON. The sound improves, but becomes monaural. To restore stereo reception, set to OFF. Tip If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO in Sound to OFF (page 35). Storing only desired stations You can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen preset memory. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the desired band. 3 Press < or, to tune in the station that you want to store. 4 Press the desired number button ((1) to (6)) for 2 seconds until Memory appears. The number of the button you pressed is displayed, and then the selected station is assigned to this number and stored. Note If you try to store another station on the same stored number, the previously stored station will be erased. * To stop searching, rotate the R dial in the reverse direction. Tip If automatic tuning stops too frequently, set Local in PlayMode to ON. Only the stations with relatively strong signal will be tuned in (Local seek mode). 22

23 Tuning in a station through a list Preset List You can select a preset station easily from the list. 1 During radio reception, press (MENU). 2 Press < or, repeatedly to select List, then press (ENTER). If MW or LW is selected, the Preset List appears. Skip to step 4. If FM is selected, the list selection display appears. Proceed to step 3. 3 Press < or, repeatedly to select Preset, then press (ENTER). The Preset List appears. 4 Press M or m repeatedly to select the desired station, then press (ENTER). The display returns to the normal 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. RDS services RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as: Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful during long-distance drives. AF t page 24 Receiving traffic announcements, even when enjoying another programme/source. TA t page 25 Selecting stations by the type of programme. PTY t page 26 Automatic clock time setting. CT t page 27 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. 23

24 Display items Information on the station/frequency/programme currently selected is automatically displayed. Positions of display items differ depending on the selected face pattern. For details, see Selecting the face pattern on page 28. When Skin1 is selected. Automatic retuning for best reception results AF The alternative frequencies (AF) function allows the radio to always tune into the area s strongest signal for the station you are listening to. Frequencies change automatically. A B 98.5 MHz 96.0 MHz When Skin2 is selected. C A C B Station MHz When Skin3 is selected. A B C A Source/Band number B Function and mode status ST: Stereo reception mode : ATT AF: AF function TA: Traffic announcements TP: Traffic programme :DSO :EQ7 C :RDS reception/ :Preset number/ Station name (Frequency), Current status/ Messages 1 Select an FM station (page 21). 2 Press (AF) repeatedly until AF lights up. The unit starts searching for an alternative frequency with a stronger signal in the same network. If NO AF is displayed, the currently tuned 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. For stations without alternative frequencies Press < or, 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. 24

25 Staying with one regional programme Regional When the AF function is on: this unit s factoryset 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, set Regional in PlayMode to OFF (page 45). Note This function does not work in the United Kingdom and 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. 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, or source (CD/MD, AUX). The unit switches back to the original source when the bulletin is over. Press (TA) repeatedly until TA lights up. The unit starts searching for traffic information stations. TP lights up when detecting reception of such stations. The unit will continue searching for stations available with TP if NO TP appears momentarily. To cancel all traffic announcements, press (TA) to turn off TA. To Cancel current announcement Press (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 Volume appears and the setting is stored. 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, CD/MD, or AUX. 25

26 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 to 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 21). 2 Press (AF) and/or (TA) to turn on AF and/or TA. Note that deactivating AF and TA apply to non-rds stations as well as RDS stations. 3 Press (MENU). 4 Press < or, to select Edit, then press (ENTER). 5 Press < or, to select BTM, then press (ENTER). 6 Press (MENU). The display returns to the normal display. Presetting different settings for each preset station 1 Select an FM band, and tune in the desired station (page 22). 2 Press (AF) and/or (TA) to display AF and/or TA. 3 Press the desired number button ((1) to (6)) until Memory appears. Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations. Tip If you want to change the AF/TA setting while you are playing a CD, press (AF) and/or (TA). Tuning in stations by programme type PTY List 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 Current Affairs Information Sport Education Drama Cultures Science Varied Speech Pop Music Rock Music Easy Listening Light Classics M Serious Classics Other Music Weather & Metr Finance Children s Progs Social Affairs Religion Phone In Travel & Touring Leisure & Hobby Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary Note You cannot use this function in some countries/regions where no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is available. 26

27 1 During FM reception, press (PTY). The PTY List appears. The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting the PTY data. None appears if the received station is not an RDS station, or if the RDS data is not received. 2 Press M or m repeatedly to select the desired programme type. The programme types appear in the order shown in the table. 3 Press (ENTER). The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type. Tip You can also display the PTY list by using the main menu. During FM reception, press (MENU), and select PTY in List, then press (ENTER). Setting the clock automatically CT The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically. 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press < or, to select Setup, then press (ENTER). 3 Press < or, to select CT. 4 Press (ENTER) repeatedly to select ON. 5 Press (MENU). The display returns to the normal display. To cancel the CT function, select OFF in step 4. 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. 27

28 Image Settings The setting items available in the menu differ depending on the selected display pattern. For details on the display patterns, see Selecting the display mode and display pattern on page 13. Selecting the face pattern Skin You can select the face pattern for displaying information on playback/radio reception. Positions of display items differ depending on face patterns. 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press < or, repeatedly to select Display, then press (ENTER). 3 Press < or, repeatedly to select Skin, then press (ENTER). 4 Press < or, repeatedly to select the desired pattern, then press (ENTER). 5 Press (MENU). The display returns to the normal display. Tip For details on the display items, see Display items on page 17, 21 and 24. Setting the character colour Char Color You can select a character colour to contrast against background images. Selecting the character colour 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press < or, repeatedly to select Display, then press (ENTER). 3 Press < or, repeatedly to select Char Color, then press (ENTER). 4 Press < or, repeatedly to select the desired colour, then press (ENTER). Each time you press < or,, the colour changes as follows: White y Green y Pink y Yellow y Purple y Black y Custom y Blue y White 5 Press (MENU). The display returns to the normal display. 28

29 Adjusting the character colour 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press < or, repeatedly to select Display, then press (ENTER). 3 Press < or, repeatedly to select Char Color, then press (ENTER). 4 Press < or, repeatedly to select Custom, then press (ENTER). The RGB edit display appears. 5 Adjust the colour levels. 1 Press M or m repeatedly to select R (Red), G (Green) or B (Blue). 2 Press < or, repeatedly to adjust the colour level, then press (ENTER). 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust all the colour levels. The confirmation display appears after adjusting B, then press (ENTER). 6 Press < or, repeatedly to select YES, then press (ENTER). Complete appears, and the display returns to the main menu. To return to the former colour levels, select NO, then press (ENTER). 7 Press (MENU). The display returns to the normal display. Changing the display image automatically Auto Image You can change the display image automatically at a specified speed. 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press < or, repeatedly to select Display, then press (ENTER). 3 Press < or, repeatedly to select Auto Image, then press (ENTER). 4 Press < or, repeatedly to select the desired speed, FAST, MIDDLE, or SLOW, then press (ENTER). 5 Press (MENU). The display returns to the normal display. To cancel the image change, select OFF in step 4. 29

30 Selecting the effect pattern Effect The moving patterns appear as visual effects. 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press < or, repeatedly to select Display, then press (ENTER). 3 Press < or, repeatedly to select Effect, then press (ENTER). 4 Press < or, repeatedly to select the desired pattern, then press (ENTER). 5 Press (MENU). The display returns to the normal display. Selecting a wallpaper Wallpaper You can set the image as a wallpaper. Selecting the wallpaper 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press < or, repeatedly to select Display, then press (ENTER). 3 Press < or, repeatedly to select Wallpaper, then press (ENTER). 4 Press < or, repeatedly to select Select, then press (ENTER). 5 Press < or, repeatedly to select the desired image, then press (ENTER). 6 Press (MENU). The display returns to the normal display. Changing images automatically 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press < or, repeatedly to select Display, then press (ENTER). 3 Press < or, repeatedly to select Wallpaper, then press (ENTER). 4 Press < or, repeatedly to select Auto, then press (ENTER). 5 Press < or, repeatedly to select the desired speed, FAST, MIDDLE, or SLOW, then press (ENTER). 6 Press (MENU). The display returns to the normal display. To cancel the image change, select OFF in step 5. 30