Sony CDX-M630 User manual

SON'E. 3.242.5,0.,/1/
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
LI,[-']I
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
Manual de instrucciones
Owner's Record
Tile model and serial ntlnlbers are located on tile 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-M630 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manuah
Ell ce qui ¢oncerne I_installation et les eonnexions, consulter le manuel
d'instaH ation|raccordeme]lt fourni.
Para obtener in|blmacidn sobre la instalacidn y las conexiones, consulte el manual
de instalaeidn/eonexione_ suministrado.
DISiTAL AUDIO
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CDX-M630
© 2002 Sony Corporation

Warning
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 m provide reasonable
prolection against harmful inlerference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiale radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful inlerference to radio communications.
However, there is no guaranlee 1hat interference
will not occur in a particular installation, if 1his
equipment does cause harmthl interfi_rence to
radio or lelevision 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 tbllowing
measures:
Reorient or relocale the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
land receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit difl_rent t?om that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly 3pproved in this
manttal could void your authority to operate |his
equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye h_d.
Welcome !
Thank you lbr purchasing Ibis Sony Compact
Disc Plzyer. You can enjoy its various features
even more with:
• Optional CD/MD units (bolh changers and
ployers) *1.
• CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD
TEXT disc .2 is played).
•Supplied controller accessory
Card remote commander RM-X117
•Optional controller accessory
Rotary commander RM-X4S
* 1 This unit works with Sony products only
*2 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.
The "XM Ready" logo indicales 1hat |his product
will control a Sony XM tuner module (sold
separalely).
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
inslruction manual.
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Table of Contents
L(_'ation o_'coritrols .................... 4
Preca_ons .......................... 6
Notes on discs ........................ 7
Getting Started
Resettir_gthe _nit ...................... 8
Setting the clock ...................... 8
CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Play ir_ga disc"......................... 9
Display items ........................ 10
Play k_g tracks repeatedly
Repeat Play .................... 10
Playing tracks in !_m_m_ order
Shuttle Play .................... 11
Labeling a CD
Disc Memo* .................... 11
Locating a disc by flame
Li_t-up* ....................... 12
*Fun_iotls aveilablew4thOp_]_al CD]MD utlft
Radio
Storing st_tions automatically
Best T_ning Memory (B'fM) ....... 13
R_eiving the stored stations ............ 13
Storing only t?ledesired statiov_s ......... 14
Storing station rum_es
Station Memo ................... 14
'tuning in a station through a list
Li_t-up ........................ 15
Other Functions
/.Ising the rot_!_' corn manth:r ............ 16
Adjtlstiug the so_,nd characteristics ...... 17
Quickly atterlaating the sound .......... 18
(hanging Ne sound and display settings
Menu ......................... 18
Setting the eqaalizer (EQ7) ............. 19
Setting the Dymmlic So_dstage Organizer
(DSO) ........................... 20
Selecting the speclrum ar_xlyzer (SA) ..... 21
(ovmecting aoxiliary aadio equipment .... 21
Additional Information
Maintenance ........................ 22
Removirlg the unit .................... 23
Sp_x'ific_ations ....................... 24
Troubleshooting ..................... 25
Error displays/Messages ............... 26

Location of controls
ICard remote commander RM-X117 I
tose]e¢_upwards
sele_
leftwards to select
rightwards
to _elect downwards
hi menu t_ode, the cuty_n_ly setectable button{s_ of
these four are indi_ with a _A_in the dJsplaF
Refer m fhe pages listed }br details.
[] DSPL {display mode change) button
[] Number buttons
(_) REP 10
(_ SHUF II
'fo ston_ stationJr_x'_ive stor_:d stations.
[] OSO button 20
[] MENU button
'1_ display the m_:nus.
[] SOURCE {Power ontRadiotCDlMD*7
AUX *_) button
'f_ select [he so_rce.
[] SEEK {_t,=/,=_) buttons
'fo sktp tr_/fi**st_tbrward, r_erse a trek/
t_ne in stations automatically, find a station
marluallUseieet a setting.
[] SOUND button 17
[] OFF {StoplPower off) button 9
[] VOL {÷l-) buttons
'To tam tip or dowr_ fhe volume.
Note
#the unit i_ turned off by pressthg _0_:_ f_r 2
seconds, the unit cannot be operated _th the card
remoto c_mmander unless (:_fOF_CL; on the unit is
pressed, Ora disc is tnser,_d to activate the unit _rct.
r_p
Relerto %epta¢ing thelithium battery"f_r details on
bewto mpisce the ba_edes (page22).
[] OPENfCLOSE button 9, 23
[] EQ7 button 19
[] MODE button
"lb ehar=ge the operation.
[] LIST button 12, 14
[] DISC (#tt_) buttons
[b receive preset statior=s/change the: disc *_,
skip aIbums*4iselect a me_m,
[] ENTER button
[b enter a setting.
[] ATT button 18
"1 When an optional MD unit i_ connected.
*2 Available only when an optional Sony portable
d_vice _c_nnecthd to BUS AUD!O _Nof the unit.
Y_I_cannct cotmec_ any opttotlal CDtMD _liis at
the sat_ time.
*3 When atl c_p_ionatCDtMD unit is connecte_
*4 Available only when an opttonai CD _nit with tbe
MP3 liis contrc_ func_Jon _ cot_nectod, and M_ rite
is played.
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IMain display side ]
lOperation side I
Kill
The buttons on the unit share the same
functions as those on the card remote
commander,
[] OPEN button & 9, 23
[] Main display window
[] [] RESET button 8
[] [] Receptor for the card remote
commander
[] OFF (StoptPower off) button _
[] SCRL (scrot 0 button
[] DSPL (display mode change) button
[] Sub display window
[] SEEKIAMS (I<_I-_t,</IHI_IIHH) button
[] MENU button
[] LIST button
[] CLOSE (front panel close) button 9
[] SOURCE button
[] MODE button
[] VOL (-/+) button
[] DSO button
[] EQ7 button
[] SOUND button
[] DISC (+l-) buttons
[] ENTER button
[] --_ (eject) button 9
continue to next page *
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*Warning when installing in a ear without
an ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition switch
After tumiag off the gnition, be sure to press
CO_F') on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off the
clock display.
Otherwise, _h¢ clo_:k display does not tt_ off
and this causes battery drain.
Precautions
•[['your car has been parked in direct starlight,
allow *:heanit to ¢ooi offbefore operating it.
• Power antenna will extend automatically while
Ne trait is operating.
Caution
While driving, do not rise the CUSTOM FtIE
feature or any other functions wNch may divert
yot/r attention from the mad.
If yea [mve a_y questions or problems
cormerning your unit fhat are not covered in this
marmal, please constflt your nearest Sony dealer.
Moisture condensation
C_ a ra]my day" or i_ a very damp area, moisture
condensation may occur inside Ne lenses and
display of the _nit. ShoOd Nis occtlr, the unit
will not operate properly. [n such acase, remove
the disc and wait tbr abmlt an hotlr _ntil the
moismr_ has evaporated.
To maintain high sound quality
Be caret5l not to splash juice or o{her soft drinks
onto thetrait or discs.
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Notes on discs
• 'Io ke_p the disc clean, d_ not roach the surface,
ttandle#le disc_, it_edge.
• Keep your discs in their taxes or disc
rr_agazines w_ign not in rise.
Do not subjec't tile discs m ht_t_igh
t_mperature..Avoid leavir_g them ir_parkad c¢u's
or _m&_sbboard_'rear trays.
• Before playing, cqean the discs with a
commerdially available cleaning cloth. Wipe
each disc from the center ouL Do not rise
solvems such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic spray inte_dad
for analog discs.
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•Do not at_ch labels, or use discs _ith sticky
ink/residue. Such discs may stl_p splinting
when axed, causing a mNf_mction, or may rain
Ne disc.
• Do not ase any discs with labels or sti(kers
attached.
'I!ie fbllowing malftmctions may resuh from
asing such discs:
tmthiIity meiect a disc (due to a label or
sticker peeli_g off and jamming the qject
mechar_ism).
Inability m read at_lio data correctly (e.g.,
playback xkipping, or m_ pl@ack) thl_ to
heat shrinking ot'a xtick_r or label causing a
disc mwarp.
• Discs win non-sUmdard shapes (e.g., heart,
sqtmre, star) cannot be played on this unit.
Attempting to do so may thin'rage Ne anit. Do
not ase s_tch discs.
•You cannot play 8 _m (3 in.) CDs.
Notes on CD-R/CD.RW discs
• "tim can play CD-Rs _recordable CDs)iCD-
RWs (rewritable (lls) designed tbr a_dio ase
on this uffm
Look _'or _hexe marks to distinguigh ( D-Rs/
CD-RWs for allt_lo axe.
Dm_ AILIDIO Dm_'AL A_,tmQ
'Ihese marks da_mte that a disc is not for a_dio
tlxe.
• Some ( D-R_'( D-R'¢vs (dapeading on the
equtpme_t used tbr its recording or the
condition of"the disc) may not play on this unit.
• You cannot play a CD-R/a CD-RW that is _mt
t_naliz_d*.
A process oe_-essafyfor at'e¢ordedCD-[_C_W
disc t_ beplayed on_heaudio CO playe_

Getting Started
Resetting the unit
B_fore operating the ttff_t for the fi_st time, or
after replacing the car bat_ry or chariging the
¢orlrl_.l iO[IS,yotI r!Iust reset _h¢ at{It,
Press the RP._ET btttton wi_ a poi_lt._t obje¢%
such as a ball-point pen, RESET button
En ]
Resetting the unit during use in sub-
display position RESET button
Settingthe clock
The clock rises a 12-hotlr digital k*dicafiom
Ex*_ple: 1o set the clogk m 10:08
1Press CM2_0._02),then press "_ or I
repeatedly until "Clock" appears,
5;e'L up
C1ocl<
0Press(EN?@).
The hoar indication flasl_es.
0Press _or t!, to set the hour,
0 Press-.1_.
Th_ minute indication flashes,
lid Press t=or t!, to set the minute.
2 Press¢)E_)_).
10:08
'Ihe clock starts, After the clock setting is
corr_pleted, the display returns to nomml play
mode.
Tip
W?_enD.lnfo mode is set to on, the Ume is at_y.s
displayed (page 1_1.
NOteS
*A_er re,erring the unit in bbe closed position, be sure
to press _) on the unit once before opa_ating
fur_heK ff adisc is ir_ the z_nlt,the disc will be ejected
aldomatically. #)se_f the disc again.
*Pressing #)e RESBT buttonw_lierase the clock
se_ng and some ,$_r_, contents.
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CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
In addttion to pIaying a CD witti lhis unh, you
can also control external CD (MP3 ply, able (D)/
MD units. If'you connect optiomd MP3 playable
CD units (eg., MP3 CD chariger), you carl play
MP3 flies; compressed aadio tiles (tnwks) with
qualhy of"sourid.
No_e
If yo_ c_nnecf anoptional CD {MP3playable CD1unit
with theCD IEXT function, theCO f£Xt tntomla_ion
will appeal th the display wher_yOLtplay aCO tEXt
diSC.
Playing a disc
{With this unit)
1 Press (o_i'-J_£_g_) or (O_N) on the
unit and insert the disc (labeled side
up),
Playback st_q_tsautomatically,
2Press (_t-J/CLQS_) or (I_O_E) on
the unit to close the front panel,
Ifa disc is alre_xty inserted, p!_ss (_Ot)f'lCE)
repeatedly umfi "CD" a_pears to start playback,
To Press
Stopplayback (OFV)
EieCt _he disc (OPEN/CCOSE) Or
(OPE_:) then A on the trait
Skiptracks (gEE&) (<-/-_)
Automatic [once fbr each track_
Music Sensor
FasVforwardi (_EE_) (<"i"_)
reverse Ihold U_ desir_'d poim]
Manual Search
•With an optional unit connected, playback Of the
same souffle will c¢_tltimle Onto the optional CDIMD
{With optional unit)
1 Press (_O0fi_::) repeatedly to select
"CD" or "MD (MS*t): '
2Press QNQ_E) repeatedly until the
desired unit appears,
Playback starts,
To Press
Skip discs (_!g¢) _'/_)
Disc select km
Skip albams *_ (0!gC) (_/!) during
Album selection playback o f'a CD contairfing
MP3 files
[hold U_desired poim]
*1MS: MG Memory Stick Syafem.up Player MGS-Xf
*2 Ava#abto ooly wheO an MP3 file is played. Albums
a_ tolde_ ore CD conto#lin 9 MP3 lite&
Cautions when connecting MGS*Xt and MD unit{s)
INs unit rec_1niz_s MGS _1 as an MD unit.
• Whengol_nt_oplayMG_X_,p_(_dout_d_)_o
_etocf "MS _or %_D."if "MS _ap/_ar_ #_the _ou_e
di_p_ MG$-Xl _g-arto_ p/_. If _MD° appears in
the soume di_pta}_ pt_s ( MOO_3 to select _MS,_to
_a_ playback.
• When _u wa_t to pto_"at_MD unit. pm_s _c_)
to seto_ "_D" or %4S._ff3_r desired MD _it
appea_ in the source dtspla_ it ,$_rfs top/a_ tf *MS"
or aooth_'MD unit appee_ in th_ sol_e displa_
press (_OL_&) to select _ des#_d MD unit, f_
_a_ playback.
Note when connecting MP3 playable CD unit{s)
_efore pdaytng a Pack, this unit l¢ads all track and
album infolmatton On the disc. Depetl_l 9 Onthe ti_ck
s_rl_c_ure_it may _ak_ t_ol_ thao a minute before
ptoyba_ begto& Durtog this _m_ _ead _is dis#aye_L
Ptoese wait for pto_"to _ta_ automatically when the
_ading is comptoto.
Notes
• Wtiito the fi_titaa_ ti_ck on the disc is #ayir*g, If
or,,_ is peessed, ptoyba_ ckips to the ta_ltfirst
tFa_ of the disc.
• Wtien the last Pack on the disc is over, playbaeJ{
re,s_atts from the #€st Pack of the disc. 9

Display items
When the d.ischdb_n/track changes, aw
prerecorded title *_of the n_ discJalbtmv'track is
a_lttmlatically disNayed (if the Auto Scroll
fhnclkm is set mkin," names exc¢_eding12
char*v_terswill be scrolled (page 18)),
MD_P display *_
LP2:LP2 playback
LP4:LP4 playback Displayable items
,Disc nsme*a*4l
artist name .5
, Album name *_*_
, Track name _t
,ID3 teg,l,_
DisplayaNe items
•MuSiC source
•C ock
I Displayable ] Track Elapsed
items
•Disc number number playing time
]•Album ]
[ number*_ J
Playing tracks repeatedly
-- RepeatPlay
The disc in the main trait will repeat a track, the
entire Mbum, or {he entire disc when it reaches
the end. For repeat play, you can select:
• REP-Track to repeat a track,
• REP-Album *t to repeat an album.
• REP-I)is¢ *_ to repeat a disc,
"1 Available only when an MP3 file is ptay_d.
*2 Aveilable only when one or more optional CDJMO
units are conneched.
During playback, press (1_ (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Repeat Play starts.
Fo return m normal play mode, select "REP_ff:
TO Pre_s
Switchaispl,_s, (DIS2e22_)
item
Scroll display item (gC_glfL) on gh¢ uff_t
10
*l When pre_ing C_, _NO Disc Name_ _NO
Album Name_ or "NO Track Name" isdisatas tha_
th_ _ no disc narne, afounl name, or b_ch naive
and _NO ID3 Tag _thdicates _at them is no ID3 tag
_2 Ave#able only when an opttanal MD unit wita the
MDLP fut_ctfot_ is connected, and an MDLP disc is
pta_L
_3 When pressing C_, _NO Disc Name _or *_NO
Yt_ck Name _thdicatas that there is no DISC Memo
{paSo _1) or prerecorded name fo dis#ay.
_4 if the disc has been labeled by this _it using the
CUSTOM FILE funcOon, Disc Memo is displayed
prefemn_oJly.
% Only for CD TEXT discs _th the argst n_n&
%Availabta only when an MP3 file is ptaye_
No_e$
*Some characters cannot be displayed. Cl_aracters
and _igns which cann_ be dlaptayed appear as "%*
*For some CD _XT discs or ID3 tags w_h vary
mat W character& informa_tan may not _crolL
*This unit cannot distNay the arl_st name for each
track of aCD TEXT disc or an aibunl.
no
WhenA.Sed(Auto Scroll)is ,setth OK and the disc/
b_ackIalbemla #,har*geO,thedissitrachJalb_m_name or
ID3 tag does not scroll.

Playingtracksinrandom
order
-- Shuffle Play
You c_ select:
•SHEF-Album *t to play _he alboms in the
current oNiorud CD unit with the MP3 file
control function in ran&_m order.
• SHUF-I)is¢ to play the tracks _ln Ne ct/rmnt
disc in r_m_om order,
• SH_F-Changer *_ m play _he treks in Ne
c_trrent _!Niorml CD (MD) uff_t in rand/)m
order.
• SHUF-All *_ to play N1 the tracks in all *he
cormected (l) (MD) traits (including ins anif/
in random order.
*1Available onlywhen an MP3 file i,$played.
*2 Available onlywhen oneor mote oiNionalCD (MD)
_it,_. ar_ connec2_e_L
*3 Available only whenotle ormo_ oiNional ODuni&%
_Oto of more opYonalMD unit_ ar_ connected.
During playback, press @) (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Sh_ffie Play s_rt_.
go return tu normal play mode, select "SHUF-
off:
Note
_SHUFoAIPwillnot _lrack_ be_*wenCO units
andMD unit_.
Labeling aCD
-- Disc Memo (For aCD unit with the
CUSTOM FILE function)
You can labe! _.¢h disc wit11a custom name
(Disc Memo), You can enter up tu 8 ctu_racters
tbr a disc. I_'you label a CD, you can locate the
disc by ruzme (page 12).
1Start playing the disc you want to tabet
in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE
function,
2Press (_N@, then press "_ or _!,
repeatedly until "Name Edit" appears.
3Press @_O:_R?.
Hame Edit
Ihe lmit will repeat Ne disc during the
laSaling prtwedure.
4Enter the characters.
Press "1"*_ repeatedly to select the
desired character.
A*B *C.. *0 -1---2.. *+
"i FOrrevel_eorde4 pPo_ "I'.
*2 (blanksl_ce)
Press "_ after locating the desired
character,
If you press "O'%yotl can move back to _h_
letL
_Repeat steps 0 and _ to enter the
entire name.
5 To return to normal CD play mode,
press (_(4fE_[gt:),
continue to next page *
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Tips
*Simply t_v_te or _nter u "to COCCI Or e_se a
name.
*_hem is at)other way to ,_rt Iabelthg aCD: P_SS
_for 2 seconds instead of parfom_ing steps 2
end 3. You can also complste the Ol_tion by
_r_s_thg C_ for 2 seconds incte_d of step
*You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM
t f_Efunction if that unit i_ connected stong with a
CD unit that has the function. _e Disc Menlo wilt I_
sfo_d in foe memory of the CD _tit with the
CUSTOM FILE futl_'tfotl.
Note
Repeatishuffle play is suspet_ded until foe Name Edit
complete.
Viewing the Disc Memo
As a disph_yitem, _he Dis_ Memo Mw_ys t_kes
priority over aW origi*ml ('D ['EX [' information,
Locating a disc byname
-- List+up(Fora CDunitwith the CDTEXT/
CUSTOMFiLEfunction, or an MD unit)
You eaa use _is fi,mOJ on fbr discs _at have been
assigned castom name_ *_ or f_r ('D 'rEX['
discs *_,
+1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you
as#gn a name for a CD (p_ge _I) or an MD.
+2 Lot:atitlg discs by the CD T_T thfomlatiom when
you play aCD T_T disc ot_a CD u_lit with the CD
I;EXF function.
1 Press(L!sTO.
'lbe name assigm,,dto the current disc *_ppears
in {he display,
[+ 41,+---+i . ..... :'-_iL,+.+
TO Press _'--=--_Z_": I _i.I : _.._+=
..........+...... +
'g+w di.,rm°u),cr 1'01
['YXF disc playb+mk
_p
_o#ndout about other itemsthat can be displayed,
see page 10.
Erasing the Disc Memo
1 Press (_(E) repeatedly to select
"CD,"
2 Press _O_ repeatedly to select the
CD unit storing the Disc Memo,
3Press (_gR_), then press $or
repeatedly until "Name Delete"
appears,
4Press (g]_o_TrlEi]R).
'[he stored*mines will *_ppear+
5 Press "1_or ,!_ repeatedly to select the
disc name you want to erase.
'Ibe stored m_mes will _ppear+
6Press(_R) for_seconds,
'Ihe narr_e is _!'*lS_:d+
Repeat st_ps 5 ar=d 6 i_'yoa want to er_se
o_her names.
7 Press (_t_u) twice,
'Ibe _mit returns to nomml (D pkD+ mode+
NOtes
*Vc?_enthe Disc Memo _r a CD T_r disc is e_sed,
the o@inal CD TEar informa_en is displayed.
*If you cannct tind the Disc Memo you want to erase,
try Sefostir_j aditfo/_of CD unit in ,s_+ep2.
*If you have at_ady e_sed al! of foe DISCMemo, the
unit _fums to nearest CD play roods in step 4.
2Press #t or "!, repeatedly until you find
the desired disc,
3Press _t:_ to play the disc,
Note
Some lette_ canr_t bedisplayed (exception:the
fotte_ stored by DISCMemo).
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Radio
The trait ecru store tzp to 6 stations per band
(FM 1, FM2, FM3, AMI, a*d AM2).
Caution
When txmi_g in stations while driving, ase Best
TaM_g Memory to preve_t accidents.
Storing stations
automatically
-- Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The trait selects the stations with the stm**gest
signNs within the selected band, and stores Nero
in the order oFtheir f'rcqttency.
1 Press (_Q_I@ repeatedly to select
"TUNER."
2 Press (Mb_E_ repeatedly to select the
band,
3Press _@_ then press "_ or "!_
repeatedly until "BTM" appears.
4Press (_t'J_g}_).
Ab*'ep sounds when tI_e setting is stom:d.
Notes
•if one,afewstations can be_cdved due to weak
@ignals.some oumber buttons wilJretst_ their former
@eYJng&
•When ar_umberis }rid}caredin thedispfa}; the unit
@tertssto#ng stattons fromthe onecuffenthg
dt_ptayod.
Receivingthe stored stations
1 Press CS_QE) repeatadlyto select
"TUNER,"
2 Press (_E) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press the number button (C_) to (63.,)
on which the desired station is stored.
rip
P_S_ tor ,1,to receive_e stations in theorder they
a_ ,s_red in the memory{Preset Search funstton).
If preset tuning does not work
Press ($_E))_) (_==) or (_g_g) ('=_) to
search for the station (automatic
tuning),
S_anning stops when the unit re_eives a
station. Repeat tmtil the desired station is
rtx'eived.
Tips
•ffau_madc tuning s_ps too frequentS}; turn on the
Local Seek to limit seek to sta#ons wgh strooBer
eiBnei& _e _Chat_gk_gl _he _out_d and display
setttoge _on page 1&
• if you know _he frequency of the station you want te
listen _. press and hold _or _to to_te the
approxk_ato frequency, _hen pt_s *0.. or*_
_geatedty to fine adjust to the de_d frequency
{manuei tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
Select monaural reception mode
See "Cflangir_g the sound ¢_.nddispIay
settings" on page 18.
_lhe sound i_r_proves, but becomes monaural
('S'[" disappears).
Note
tf intorference occurs, this unit _lt azgr*rnaticalty
narrow _he _ceINton f_uency to eliminate r_eise
Auto function), th such cas_, some FM stereo
broadcasts nlay _¢ome nlor_aut_t white to 5be ste_o
_ception nlo_.
Tips
•Ioeiwayo heat FM stereobroadcasts #_eiereo, you
car} change _he IF Auto se_ng a_Id widen the
fregeency ei_lnat reception. See _hanBin Bthe
_ound and display _e_n_ls _on page 18. Note thst
sonle inte_n_e may _t to this setting.
• if FM broadcasts are di_cult to heart set DSO to off
(page 2ql.
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Storingonlythe desired
stations
Yoa can naturally preset the desired stations on
an?, chosen number b_t_ton,
1 Press @O_g) repeatedly to select
"TUNER."
2 Press (_O_ repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press (_) (',t'-) or (_ (,=0,) to
tune in the station that you want to
store.
4 Press the desired number button (Q_)
to @)) for 2 seconds until "MEM"
appears.
'Ihe r=_mber Nitten indication appez_rs ir_ _h_
display.
Note
it 1_2utry to _om another sta_onon thesamenumt_r
huron, thepre_4ouslystored station will be erased.
Storing station names
-- Station Memo
You can assign a rmme to ¢,ach radio station and
stere it in memoLv. The name e£the st_tion
corrently tuned in appears in the display. You can
assign a name _ing _p to 8 characters for a
station.
Storing the station names
1 Tune in a station whose name you
want to store.
2 Press (_EN_2), then press _or ,!_
repeatedly until "Name Edit" appears.
? amp I=dat:: i
4Enter the characters,
Press f*' repeatedly to select the
desired character.
A-÷B *C,,, *0 12... +
oo÷_ooo,, ... oo) _ *2oo÷A
*i F_r_ve_e orde4 p_s_..
*2 {blankspace)
OPress _after locating the desired
character.
-==t:: Name F=C:I_t::
If you pres_ 4_,= you _tn rno_e back to th_
leJi.
ORepeat steps 0and 0to enter the
entire name.
Tips
•Sin_ply ov_rwrita or entar __ "to correct or e_se a
_StT_O.
•There i,$another way to start storing stetiotl nerves:
P_SS (Y-f_ for 2 sec_nds instead of perfom#ng
steps 2 and 3. YOUcan e/SO complete _he operation
by pressing (Y-f_ _or2 SeCOtl_S instead of sfep 5.
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Erasing the station name
1 During radio reception, press (_N_),
then press 4_or € repeatedly until
"Name Delete" appears. -- List-up
2 Press @t_Tg_).
3Press _or _repeatedly to select the 1
station whose name you want to
erase.
4 Press @t,_g_) for 2 seconds.
['he name is erased,
Repeat steps '3to 4 it"yogi want to erase other
5 Press (_3 twice.
Ehe unit returns to m_rmal radio reception 2
mode,
Note
ff_u hay9 _l_ady _ra_edallof _h_st_dioo names,
wo Data_'appears in _top 4.
Tuning in a station througha
list
During radio reception, press CL_T_
momentarily.
Yhe frequency or the name assigned m th_
or/trent station a_pears in th_ display,
[._&.:-z•"= ,_..... o-_
l ii, ol:"....
unKzss iJ
Press 4_or _repeatedly until you find
the desired station.
_fno flame is assign_:d to the selected _tati_n,
the frequency appears in the display.
3Press (_t:_) to tune in the desired
station.
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Other Functions
Yo_ _an_lsocontrol the unit (aadopfi_rad(3)/
MD u_fi_)with arotary comma_d_r(optional).
Usingthe rotary commander
First, attach the appropriate label dcpe_dirig on
_low you want 1o moLtrit the tottery cor_m_der,
The rot_lry commander works by pressir_g
bt_ttons and/or rotating co_trtils,
By pressing buttons
Press To
(ratho/U I)/MD*!/N)X*_)i
Power on
(M_PYg) Change operation
(radio band/CD tmit/MD .3
a_f_t)
(IA_iT) Attem/ate sound
(0/_FI) *_ Stop playback or radio
rtx'eptkm/Power off
C_2020ND) Adiust the sotmd merm
(D[18_[P[]_) Change the display item
By rotating the control
control
Rotate and release to:
Skip tracks.
['tme in stations guterrlatica!Iy.
Rotate, hold, and release to:
Fast_forward/reverse atrack.
Fi_d a stathm manually,
By pushing in and rotating the control
Push in and rotate the control to:
Rgceive preset stations.
( hange discs darirlg CD (MD) play N_ck*_,
During playbackof a CD containing MP3 nle_ _4
Push in and repeat rotating quickly to:
( hange discs one _' _ne.
Push in, then rotate and hold to:
C_nge alN_m s.
"1 Only if the cor_sponding optional equipmen[ i_
c_nn_i_d.
*2 Available only when an opgonal Sony porlabl_
d_vice i_ c_nne_ted to BUS AUD!O iN _f the unit.
_t_ cannot cotmec_ any o_iotlat OD/MD _lits at
the sat_ time.
ignition key switch, b_ sur_ to p_ss (0_:_ f_r 2
_oconds to _urtl _ff _o ctock _ldic_tiotl after _umitlg
off the _gnition.
*4 Available only when oM_nal CD unit with _heMP3
_ife _ot_tm_function _conrra_tt
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Changing the operative direction
r!_,,p_._ti.,_,_i_e_.t_o,_,,f_.o_,t_-o_sis)_o,-y-set Adjustingthe sound
as_o bel,,,v, characteristics
If'yoa need _a)motmt tl_erotary commander on
theeight hand side of the steeririg coltlrrm, you
car_reverse */heoperative directiom
Press C_i_] for 2 seconds while
pushing the VOL control,
Tip
You Can also change _he operaffv_ dim_an eg_l_so
¢otIl_ts with th_ utlit (_ _8).
Youcan adjust {t'lebass, treble,balarme, fitder,
*rodsubwoofer voltwae.
Press Csg_uI_._) repeatedly to select
the desired item,
Each time you press (igg:_!_.N:_O),_he item
changes as tbllmvs:
BAS (bass}-+ TRE (treble)
BAL (left-fight) * FAD (front*rear}
•SUB (subwoafer volume)
Adjust the level of aselected item by
pressing _or -4%
W2qen adiasting with tlae rotary commar=d_r,
press (/_2QS_2Nci)and rotate the VOL control,
gaool _. ollJ_J
Al_r 3 seconds, the display returns m the
normal playb*wk mode,
Note
AdjuN w_hirt3 sec_tTd8a_r selec_Jn_l_hei_enl.
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Quickly attenuating the
sound
(Withthe rotarycommanderorthe card
remotecommander)
PressC4_).
%_r7 _ii" appe,_rs in the display momentarily_
lb restore tht: previous v_ik/rne level, press
(]A_!)))agaim
no
Whenthe interface cableofa cartelephone is
connected tothe ATTlead, the unit decreases the
volumeautomatically whena felephone call conies in
_felephone/fit run.eel).
Changing the soundand
display settings
-- Menu
The _bllowi_g imms can be set;
Set Up
•Clock (page 8)
• Beep to torn the beeps on or off.
• AUX-A (page 21 ) to tam Ne AUX source
display on or off.
• RM (Rotary Commander) m change the
operative direction of the contrails of the rotary
commander.
Select "Normal' to use Ne mtaLv commander
at the faetoD,-set position.
Select 'Reverse' when you mount the rotary,
commander on [he right side of the steering
cN_mn.
Display
• D.Info 0)uaI In:fbrmadon) to display the
clock and fhe pl%, mode at the same time (on).
• SA (SNctrum Analyzer) (page 21) U_
change *;hedisplay pattern of the sound signal
level.
• DEMO (Demonstration) m mm the
Demonstration mode on or ot_
Select "on" to act irate DEMO display.
Select "off" to de,no, rate the Dem_nstratkm
mode,
•Dimmer to change the bri_*_mess o_'the
disNay.
Select "Aut_f' to dim the display only when
you t_m N¢ tight_ on.
Select "on" to dim Ne display.
Select "off"tode_a,_dvate the Dimmer.
•Contrast toadiast Ne contrag if *:he
indications on Ne display, are not recogniz_thle
because o_'the tmit's installation position,
• BlackOut to Nacken the display, while Ne
operathm mode is on.
Select "on" to black out the indications.
The indications will disappear, but the unit
will reawt if you press any button.
Select "off" to brighten the display.
• A.Scr_ill (Auto Scroll)
Select "on" to scroll M1 automatically
displayed names exceeding 12 char*wters.
When Auto scroll is set to off and the disc!
track/albt_rn is ([ranged, Ne disdtr*wk/albam
name or [D3 tag &ms not set,ill.
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Sound
• HPF Oligh pass _ilteO
t_ select the ct=t-off ffeqt_en W to "78 H_';'
"125 Plz,' or "o_F."
• I_PF {Low pass filter)
t_ select the ctlt-off ['reqt*en W m "78 H:¢;'
"125 Hz,' or "off."
• l .oudlless
m er_ioy bass and treble even at low volumes,
The bass and treble will N_ minNr_e&
• NIX level (j_age 21) to Mit_st the volume
level o_'connccted au:gfliary equipment.
Play Mode
•Local orv_off(Loea! seek mode) (page 13)
Select "o_" m only ta_*e into stations wi{h
stronger sigrmls.
• Morlo on/off (_.Ionaurel m_.te) (page 13)
Select 'o_" m hear FM _tereo broadcast in
monaural. Select 'off" to return to norton
mode,
• tF At_t*_/V_'ide{page 13)
lb set DEMO, press (O_), tl'len press
(M2gf0:oD.
Ib set A.Scrl, press (M_E2_It).)during CD/MI)
playback.
2Press 4/"or "!"repeatedly until the
desired item appears,
3 Press=* to select the desired setting
(Example: "on" or "off").
4Press @21N2_}:I_)D,
ARer the mode setting is _.'ompleted, the
display, returns to normal play m(_.ie.
Note
the displayeditem vaildiffer d_pendin_fon th_soume.
Tip
Youcan easilyswitcJ_among catW]oriesby pms,_ng t
or 4} for 2_econds.
Setting the equalizer (EQ7)
You c*m select an eqtlali:rvr cme ['or 7 music
types (Xplod, Vocal, Chlb, Jazz, New.age, Rock,
CasVam), arid off(equalizer of'l),
You can sRwe and adjust the *Xlt_tli_er setrff_gs
tbr fmqaency and level,
Y_mcan sVare the EQ7 setting for each sots.
Selecting the equalizer curve
1 Press (_O]u_2Rg2E)to select a desired
source,
2Press @;;Q::_:)repeatedly to select a
desired equalizer curve.
Each time you press (_{3f), the item
ch.:mges.
iee7 '11;;i' ROCki _;]_]
3. 0 l_J_J
[o carmel the eqtmhzmg effect, select off
Al_r 3 seconds, the display returns m the
normal playb*wk mode.
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Adjusting the equalizer curve
1PressCMJE:NI_).
2 Press "l_or ,!, repeatedly until "EQ7
Tune" appears, then press @IN._[6).
3Press4,- or-_ toselect the desired
equalizer curve, then press CgNf_R).
Each time you press _ or "_, the item
chariges.
4Select the desired frequency and level,
Press d,- or ,,_ to select the desired
frequency.
P,ach time you press _ or "_, the
freqaen W chas*ges as tbllmvs:
62 HZ *-+ 157 Hz *-+ 396 HZ +_" 1.0 RHz
÷_2.5 kHz ÷-* 6.3 kHz ÷-* 16 kHz
+06dBiJ_J
Press 4/"or €to adjust the desired
volume level
The voR/rne level is adiastable 1_yI dB
stepsfrom 10dBto_10dB,
.....-1.62,zi. ,,
+OSdB_JNJ
'IoresR_rethel_l_tory-sctequalizerc_rve,
press @N_I) fi_r 2 seconds,
5Press (_871_R).
After the effec_ setting is complete, the
display rett/rns m Ne norrr_al playb*wk mode,
Settingthe Dynamic
SoundstageOrganizer(DS0)
If your speakers are installed into the lower part
of the &_ors, _he sound will corr_e from below
and may m_t be clear.
ghe DSO (Dynamic Sounder,age C_gani:t*r)
function creates a more ambient sotmd as if there
were speakers in the &_shboard (virt_al
speakers),
You ca_ store [he DSO s<_ing _r ea_.'h sot/roe.
1 Press (g_C_') to select a desired
SOUrCe,
2 Press (_gO_ to select "1, 2, 3" or "off".
" 'oai"
'Io cancel tile DSO mode, seleet'DSO off."
.&l_er 3 sectmds, the display returns to the
m_mlal playbaak mode,
Notes
•Oel_nding on lh¢ type of_rinte_ior or lype of
music, DSO may nc_haw a d_irabl_ affect,.
•If tM broad_'_ are di_cull _h_ar,set DSO t_ off.
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