Sony Xplod CDX M3DI User Manual

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