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• 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.
To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track/ device is connected to AUX IN terminal of the unit. tune in stations automatically, find a station When you connect a Sony portable device and CD/ manually/select a setting. MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN h BACK button selector.
Menu: device is connected to AUX IN terminal of the unit. To decide an item/apply a setting of the When you connect a Sony portable device and CD/ menu item. MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN e Z (Open/Close) button selector.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. onto the unit or discs. On safety •...
• Before playing, clean the discs with a Notes on discs commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially • To keep discs clean, do not touch the surface. available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended Handle a disc by its edge.
Music discs encoded with copyright About MP3 files protection This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard Recently, various music discs encoded with technology and format for compressing a sound copyright protection are marketed by some sequence.
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The playback order of the MP3 files Notes • With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and level 2, The playback order of the folders and files is as folder names or file names may not be displayed follows: correctly.
Press (MENU). Basic operations The display returns to the normal display. During the menu operation: Main menu To return to the previous display, press (CUSTOM). You can set the various setting from the main To cancel the menu selection, press (MENU). menu.
Shift menu Selecting the display mode The R dial functions in various ways depending on the shift menu selected. and display pattern Operation by the main unit: You can enjoy visual effects in various R dial ENTER combinations by selecting the display patterns in the display modes.
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Display modes and display patterns Video mode Displays video images and/or pre-stored The following display patterns are selectable spectrum analysers with various information. depending on the display mode, and setting items Example: Video & Spectrum Analyser in the menu differ depending on the selected display pattern.
Setting the clock and the Getting Started calendar — Clock Resetting the unit The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication. Before operating the unit for the first time, or Press (MENU). after replacing the car battery or changing the Press < or , repeatedly to select connections, you must reset the unit.
Operation by the main unit: CD Player Press (OFF). Stop playback CD/MD Unit (optional) Press Z. Eject the disc Skip tracks Rotate the R dial In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you – Automatic Music [until the desired track]. can also control external CD/MD units.
(With optional unit) Display items Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD,” “MD,” or “MS”* appears. Information on the disc/album/track currently selected is automatically displayed. Press (MODE) repeatedly until the If the Auto Scroll function is set to on, text desired unit appears. information exceeding 16 characters will be Playback starts.
*1 Available only when two or more optional CD (MD) units are connected. Playing tracks repeatedly *2 Only when the disc has been labelled by this unit using the Disc Memo function. — Repeat *3 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *4 Available only when an optional MD unit with the You can select: MDLP function is connected, and an MDLP disc is...
Playing tracks in random Labelling a CD order — Disc Memo You can label each disc with a custom name of — Shuffle up to 16 characters. As a display item, the Disc You can select: Memo always takes priority over any original CD •...
Erasing the Disc Memo Locating a disc by name — Name Delete — Disc List During playback, press (MENU). (With an optional CD unit, or an MD unit) Press < or , repeatedly to select “Edit,” then press (ENTER). You can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names* or for CD TEXT Press <...
Display items Radio Information on the station/frequency currently The unit can store up to 6 stations per band selected is automatically displayed. (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW). Positions of display items differ depending on the selected face pattern. Caution For details, see “Selecting the face pattern”...
If FM stereo reception is poor Receiving the stored stations — Mono Set “Mono” in “PlayMode” to “ON.” Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select The sound improves, but becomes monaural. the radio. To restore stereo reception, set to “OFF.” Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the desired band.
Tuning in a station through a list — Preset List Overview of RDS You can select a preset station easily from the list. FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) During radio reception, press (MENU). service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal.
Display items Automatic retuning for best reception results Information on the station/frequency/programme currently selected is automatically displayed. — AF Positions of display items differ depending on The alternative frequencies (AF) function allows the selected face pattern. the radio to always tune into the area’s strongest For details, see “Selecting the face pattern”...
Staying with one regional programme Receiving traffic — Regional announcements When the AF function is on: this unit’s factory- set setting restricts reception to a specific region, — TA/TP so you won’t be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency. By activating the Traffic Announcement (TA) If you leave this regional programme’s reception and Traffic Programme (TP), you can...
Presetting RDS stations with Tuning in stations by AF and TA setting programme type — PTY List When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores each station’s AF/TA setting (on/off) as well as You can tune in a station by selecting the type of its frequency.
During FM reception, press (PTY). Setting the clock The PTY List appears. automatically — CT The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically. The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting the PTY data. Press (MENU).
Setting the character colour Image Settings — Char Color The setting items available in the menu differ You can select a character colour to contrast depending on the selected display pattern. against background images. For details on the display patterns, see “Selecting the display mode and display pattern”...
Adjusting the character colour Changing the display image Press (MENU). automatically Press < or , repeatedly to select — Auto Image “Display,” then press (ENTER). Press < or , repeatedly to select You can change the display image automatically “Char Color,” then press (ENTER). at a specified speed.
Selecting the effect pattern Selecting a wallpaper — Effect — Wallpaper The moving patterns appear as visual effects. You can set the image as a wallpaper. Press (MENU). Selecting the wallpaper Press < or , repeatedly to select Press (MENU). “Display,”...
Selecting the images to be displayed Selecting the aspect ratio You can select: • USER – to display user stored images in — Aspect sequence. • ALL – to display pre-stored/user stored images You can deform or clip out images to fit the in sequence.
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Display patterns and image types Cinema2: An image with an aspect ratio of 2.35 to 1, with The following image types are available only the left and right sides of the image being depending on the selected display patterns in the enlarged to fill the display.
Turning off the display Storing the images characters — Snapshot You can store maximum 100 images from the — Auto Clear auxiliary equipment connected. You can turn off the text information automatically to enjoy images. The text Press (SCREEN) repeatedly to select information appears only when the source, disc, the Video mode.
Deleting the stored image Selecting the start-up image — Picture Delete You can delete unnecessary stored images. — Opening You can select an image for the start-up screen. Press (MENU). Press < or , repeatedly to select Press (MENU). “Edit,” then press (ENTER). Press <...
Setting the Dynamic Sound Setting Soundstage Organizer — DSO Setting the BBE MP If your speakers are installed into the lower part of the doors, the sound will come from below — BBE MP and may not be clear. The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) The BBE MP process effectively adds warmth function creates a more ambient sound as if there and provides clear CD quality sound even from...
Adjusting the selected equalizer curve Setting the equalizer You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for frequency and level. — EQ7 Press (SOURCE) to select a source You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music (radio, CD, MD or AUX). types (Xplod, Vocal, Club, Jazz, NewAge, Rock, and Custom).
Adjusting the bass and treble Adjusting the front and rear volume — Bass/Treble — Balance/Fader Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD, MD or AUX). You can adjust the volume balance between right and left speakers (Balance), and front and rear Press (MENU).
Adjusting the cut-off frequency for the Adjusting the subwoofer front/rear speakers — HPF (High pass filter) volume To match the characteristics of the installed — Sub Woofer speaker system, you can select the cut-off frequency of the speakers. Press (SOURCE) to select a source Cut-off frequency (radio, CD, MD or AUX).
Adjusting the cut-off frequency for the Setting the loudness subwoofer(s) — LPF (Low pass filter) — Loudness To match the characteristics of the connected The bass and treble will be reinforced to enjoy subwoofer(s), you can cut out the unwanted high clear sound at low volume.
CUSTOM button so as to perform the function Note easily. If you connect an optional Sony CD/MD unit, you The functions listed below are assignable: cannot connect any portable devices and cannot Screen - changes the display mode (page 13).
Initializing the unit Setting the security code — Initialize — Security If you initialize the unit, all additionally stored This unit has a security function to discourage images are erased, and the unit returns to the theft. Input a 4-digit number as your security factory preset condition.
After the security code setup is Menus and items completed Should you re-install the unit in another car or change the battery, the Check Code display Items in the menus differ depending on the appears after turning on the unit. source and display pattern in the display mode selected.
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Edit menu Display • Name Edit - assigns names to discs (page 19). Skin • Name Delete - deletes the disc name assigned (page 20). • Opening - selects the image as the start-up screen (page 34). Char Color Custom •...
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Sound Setup Clock OFF* Contrast DSO 1 DSO 2 Security DSO 3 Initialize Select OFF* Dimmer Xplod Vocal AUTO* Club Beep OFF* Jazz NewAge Video NTSC Rock PAL* Custom Commander Normal* Tune Reverse Initialize OFF* Bass * The default setting Treble Balance Sound menu...
Custom Using the rotary commander Screen* You can also control the unit (and optional CD/ MD units) with a rotary commander (optional). First, attach the appropriate label depending on Mode how you want to mount the rotary commander. The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls.
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By rotating the control When an MP3 file is played, you can select an album using the rotary commander. With this unit: Do this Skip albums Push in and rotate [once for – Album selection each album] the control. SEEK/AMS To continuously skip control albums, push in and rotate...
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. + side up Fuse (10 A) Warning...
Remove the unit. Removing the unit 1 Insert both release keys together until they click. Remove the protection collar. Face the hook 1 Engage the release keys together inwards. with the protection collar. Orient the release key correctly. 2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
Note Inputs Telephone ATT control This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier terminal or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible. Illumination control terminal Design and specifications are subject to change Parking brake input without notice.
CD/MD playback Troubleshooting Playback does not begin. • Defective MD or dirty CD. The following checklist will help you remedy • Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not play due to problems you may encounter with your unit. its recording equipment or the disc Before going through the checklist below, check condition.
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Radio reception Image storing Preset tuning is not possible. Images cannot be stored. • Store the correct frequency in the memory. The number of images stored in this unit has • The broadcast signal is too weak. reached 100. t Delete unnecessary images, and store The stations cannot be received.
If these solutions do not help improve the Error displays/Message situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Message Error displays Local Seek up/Local Seek down (For this unit and optional CD/MD changers) The Local seek mode is on during automatic The following messages will be displayed, and tuning (page 22).
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• CD TEXT 資訊(在播放 CD TEXT 光碟 * 時顯 示) 。 • 提供的操作附件 卡片式遙控器 RM-X144 • 選購的操作附件 有線旋轉式控制器 RM-X4S 無線旋轉式控制器 RM-X6S *1 此裝置僅與 Sony 產品一起使用。 *2 ID3 標記是一種 MP3 檔案 , 它包含了諸如樂曲集名稱 、 演員名和樂曲名稱等資訊。 *3 CD TEXT 光碟是一種音頻 CD,它包含了諸如唱碟名 稱、演員名和樂曲名稱之類的資訊。這些資訊記錄 在光碟上。...
用來減弱音量。 按鈕 用來選擇音源。 *1 只有當在本機上播放時才有效。 g </, (SEEK 按鈕 -/+)按鈕 *2 當連接有選購的 MD 裝置時。 *3 只有當選購的 Sony 便攜式裝置連接到本機的 AUX IN 用來跳過樂曲 / 快進,倒退一個樂曲 / 自 端子時才有效。當您同時連接 Sony 便攜式裝置和 動調入電台,手動調台 / 選擇設定。 CD/MD 裝置時,請使用 AUX IN 選擇器。 h BACK 按鈕 *4 當連接有選購的 CD/MD 裝置時。...
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使用 L/R 撥盤之前,先推入並釋放 L/R 撥盤。 d ENTER 按鈕 使用後要儲存時再次推入。 CD/MD/ 收音機: 要來改變 R 撥盤的功能。 *1 只有當選購的 Sony 便攜式裝置連接到本機的 AUX IN 選單: 端子時才有效 。 當您同時連接 Sony 便攜式裝置和 CD/ 用來選定項目 / 使用選單項目的設定。 MD 裝置時,請使用 AUX IN 選擇器。 e Z (開 / 關)按鈕...
通過轉動控制器 使用旋轉式控制器 您也可用旋轉式控制器 (選購件)控制本機 (和選購的 CD/MD 裝置) 。 首先,根據您設想的旋轉式控制器安裝方式貼 上合適的標籤。 SEEK/AMS 控 旋轉式控制器通過按按鈕和/或轉動控制器進 制器 行操作。 轉動然後鬆開,即可: - 跳過樂曲。 要連續跳過樂曲,轉動一次並在 2 秒鐘 之內再次轉動並握住控制器。 D S P L S E L - 自動調入電台。 M O D E M O D E 轉動、握住,然後鬆開,即可: S E L D S P L - 快進...
Disc NO Music 插入了不包含音樂檔案的 CD。 t 插入音樂 CD。 Not Ready MD裝置的蓋子被打開或MD未被正確地裝入 。 t 關上蓋子或正確地裝入 MD。 Offset 可能發生內部故障。 t 檢查電源的連接。如果此出錯指示仍然 顯示在顯示幕中,請聯繫就近的 Sony 經 銷商。 Push Reset • 因某些原因本機不能工作。 • 因某些原因 CD/MD 裝置不能工作。 t 按下本機的復原按鈕。 如果這些解答仍無法助您改善情況,請向距您 最近的 Sony 經銷商諮詢。 資訊 Local Seek up/Local Seek down 在自動調諧時,Local Seek 模式為開啟狀...
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• Lead-free solder is used for soldering certain parts. • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. • Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets. • Paper is used for the packaging cushions. Sony Corporation Printed in Korea...