Sony CDX-M630 User manual

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-M630 Serial No.
CDX-M630
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel
d’installation/raccordement fourni.
Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual
de instalación/conexiones suministrado.
© 2002 Sony Corporation
3-242-546-11 (1)
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FM / AM
Compact Disc
Player

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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features
even more with:
• Optional CD/MD units (both changers and
players)*1.
• CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD
TEXT disc*2is 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.
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 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:
–
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.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
CAUTION
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
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Started
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Display items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Locating a disc by name
— List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
*Functions available with optional CD/MD unit
Radio
Storing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM). . . . . . . 13
Receiving the stored stations. . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 14
Storing station names
— Station Memo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Tuning in a station through a list
— List-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Other Functions
Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 17
Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing the sound and display settings
— Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the equalizer (EQ7). . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer
(DSO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting the spectrum analyzer (SA). . . . . 21
Connecting auxiliary audio equipment. . . . 21
Additional Information
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Location of controls
Refer to the pages listed for details.
aDSPL (display mode change) button
bNumber buttons
(1) REP 10
(2) SHUF 11
To store stations/receive stored stations.
cDSO button 20
dMENU button
To display the menus.
eSOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD*1/
AUX*2) button
To select the source.
fSEEK (</,) buttons
To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track/
tune in stations automatically, find a station
manually/select a setting.
gSOUND button 17
hOFF (Stop/Power off) button
9
iVOL (+/–) buttons
To turn up or down the volume.
jOPEN/CLOSE button 9, 23
kEQ7 button 19
lMODE button
To change the operation.
mLIST button 12, 14
nDISC (M/m) buttons
To receive preset stations/change the disc*3,
skip albums*4/select a menu.
oENTER button
To enter a setting.
pATT button 18
*1 When an optional MD unit is connected.
*2 Available only when an optional Sony portable
device is connected to BUS AUDIO IN of the unit.
You cannot connect any optional CD/MD units at
the same time.
*3 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected.
*4 Available only when an optional CD unit with the
MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file
is played.
Card remote commander RM-X117
OPEN/CLOSE
DISC
–
ATTOFF
REP SHUF
DSPL
1
4
MODE
2
5
3
6
SOURCE
DISC
+
SEEK
+
SEEK
–
SOUND
ENTER
MENU
LIST
EQ7DSO
VOL
DISC
–
SOURCE
DISC
+
SEEK
+
SEEK
–
In menu mode, the currently selectable button(s) of
these four are indicated with a “ v” in the display.
Note
If the unit is turned off by pressing (OFF) for 2
seconds, the unit cannot be operated with the card
remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is
pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.
Tip
Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details on
how to replace the batteries (page 22).
(SEEK) (<):
to select
leftwards
(DISC) (M):
to select upwards
(DISC) (m):
to select downwards
(SEEK) (,):
to select
rightwards

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The buttons on the unit share the same
functions as those on the card remote
commander.
aOPEN button 8, 9, 23
bMain display window
cqa RESET button 8
dqd Receptor for the card remote
commander
eOFF (Stop/Power off) button*
fSCRL (scroll) button
gDSPL (display mode change) button
hSub display window
iSEEK/AMS (.m/M>) button
jMENU button
lLIST button
n
CLOSE (front panel close) button 9
oSOURCE button
pMODE button
qVOL (–/+) button
rDSO button
sEQ7 button
tSOUND button
uDISC (+/–) buttons
vENTER button
wZ(eject) button 9
Main display side
Operation side
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*Warning when installing in a car without
an ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition switch
After turning off the ignition, be sure to press
(OFF) on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off the
clock display.
Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off
and this causes battery drain.
Precautions
• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight,
allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
• Power antenna will extend automatically while
the unit is operating.
Caution
While driving, do not use the CUSTOM FILE
feature or any other functions which may divert
your attention from the road.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in this
manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture
condensation may occur inside the lenses and
display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit
will not operate properly. In such a case, remove
the disc and wait for about an hour until the
moisture has evaporated.
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit or discs.

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Notes on discs
• To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface.
Handle the disc by its edge.
• Keep your discs in their cases or disc
magazines when not in use.
Do not subject the discs to heat/high
temperature. Avoid leaving them in parked cars
or on dashboards/rear trays.
• Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky
ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning
when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin
the disc.
• Do not use any discs with labels or stickers
attached.
The following malfunctions may result from
using such discs:
– Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or
sticker peeling off and jamming the eject
mechanism).
– Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g.,
playback skipping, or no playback) due to
heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a
disc to warp.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do
not use such discs.
• You cannot play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs.
• Before playing, clean the 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 CD-R/CD-RW discs
• You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CD-
RWs (rewritable CDs) designed for audio use
on this unit.
Look for these marks to distinguish CD-Rs/
CD-RWs for audio use.
These marks denote that a disc is not for audio
use.
• 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/a CD-RW that is not
finalized*.
*A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW
disc to be played on the audio CD player.

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Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, or
after replacing the car battery or changing the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Press the RESET button with a pointed object,
such as a ball-point pen.
Resetting the unit during use in sub-
display position
Notes
•After resetting the unit in the closed position, be sure
to press (OPEN) on the unit once before operating
further. If a disc is in the unit, the disc will be ejected
automatically. Insert the disc again.
•Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock
setting and some stored contents.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1Press (MENU), then press Mor m
repeatedly until “Clock” appears.
1Press (ENTER).
The hour indication flashes.
2Press Mor mto set the hour.
3Press ,.
The minute indication flashes.
4Press Mor mto set the minute.
2Press (ENTER).
The clock starts. After the clock setting is
completed, the display returns to normal play
mode.
Tip
When D.Info mode is set to on, the time is always
displayed (page 18).
RESET button
RESET button

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CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you
can also control external CD (MP3 playable CD)/
MD units. If you connect optional MP3 playable
CD units (eg., MP3 CD changer), you can play
MP3 files; compressed audio files (tracks) with
quality of sound.
Note
If you connect an optional CD (MP3 playable CD) unit
with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information
will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT
disc.
Playing a disc
(With this unit)
1Press (OPEN/CLOSE) or (OPEN) on the
unit and insert the disc (labeled side
up).
Playback starts automatically.
2Press (OPEN/CLOSE) or (CLOSE) on
the unit to close the front panel.
If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “CD” appears to start playback.
Notes
•While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if
<or ,is pressed, playback skips to the last/first
track of the disc.
•When the last track on the disc is over, playback
restarts from the first track of the disc.
•With an optional unit connected, playback of the
same source will continue on to the optional CD/MD
unit.
(With optional unit)
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD” or “MD (MS*1).”
2Press (MODE) repeatedly until the
desired unit appears.
Playback starts.
*1 MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1
*2 Available only when an MP3 file is played. Albums
are folders of a CD containing MP3 files.
Cautions when connecting MGS-X1 and MD unit(s)
This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit.
•Whenyou want to play MGS-X1, press (SOURCE) to
select “MS” or “MD.” If “MS” appears in the source
display, MGS-X1 starts to play. If “MD” appears in
the source display, press (MODE) to select “MS,” to
start playback.
•When you want to play an MD unit, press (SOURCE)
to select “MD” or “MS.” If your desired MD unit
appears in the source display, it starts to play. If “MS”
or another MD unit appears in the source display,
press (MODE) to select your desired MD unit, to
start playback.
Note when connecting MP3 playable CD unit(s)
Before playing a track, this unit reads all track and
album information on the disc. Depending on the track
structure, it may take more than a minute before
playbackbegins. During this time, “Read” is displayed.
Please wait for play to start automatically when the
reading is complete.
To Press
Stop playback (OFF)
Eject the disc (OPEN/CLOSE) or
(OPEN) then Zon the unit
Skip tracks
– Automatic
Music Sensor
(SEEK) (</,)
[once for each track]
Fast-forward/
reverse
–Manual Search
(SEEK) (</,)
[hold to desired point]
To Press
Skip discs
–Disc selection (DISC) (M/m)
Skip albums*2
–Album selection (DISC) (M/m) during playback of a CD containing
MP3 files
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Display items
When the disc/album/track changes, any
prerecorded title*1of the new disc/album/track is
automatically displayed (if the Auto Scroll
function is set to “on,” names exceeding 12
characters will be scrolled (page 18)).
*1 When pressing (DSPL), “NO Disc Name”, “NO
Album Name”, or “NO Track Name” indicates that
there is no disc name, album name, or track name
and “NO ID3 Tag” indicates that there is no ID3 tag.
*2 Available only when an optional MD unit with the
MDLP function is connected, and an MDLP disc is
played.
*3 When pressing (DSPL), “NO Disc Name” or “NO
Track Name” indicates that there is no Disc Memo
(page 11) or prerecorded name to display.
*4 If the disc has been labeled by this unit using the
CUSTOM FILE function, Disc Memo is displayed
preferentially.
*5 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.
*6 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
Notes
•Some characters cannot be displayed. Characters
and signs which cannot be displayed appear as “ *.”
•For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very
many characters, information may not scroll.
•This unit cannot display the artist name for each
track of a CD TEXT disc or an album.
Tip
When A.Scrl (Auto Scroll) is set to off, and the disc/
track/album is changed, the disc/track/album name or
ID3 tag does not scroll.
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
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:
• REP-Track — to repeat a track.
• REP-Album*1— to repeat an album.
•REP-Disc*
2— to repeat a disc.
*1 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
*2 Available only when one or more optional CD/MD
units are connected.
During playback, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select “REP-off.”
To Press
Switch display
item (DSPL)
Scroll display item (SCRL) on the unit
Track
number Elapsed
playing time
Displayable items
• Music source
•Clock
Displayable
items
• Disc number
•Album
number*6
MDLP display*2
LP2: LP2 playback
LP4: LP4 playback Displayable items
• Disc name*3*4/
artist name*5
•Albumname*1*6
• Track name*1
•ID3tag*1*6

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Playing tracks in random
order
— Shuffle Play
You can select:
•SHUF-Album*
1— to play the albums in the
current optional CD unit with the MP3 file
control function in random order.
• SHUF-Disc — to play the tracks on the current
disc in random order.
•SHUF-Changer*
2— to play the tracks in the
current optional CD (MD) unit in random
order.
•SHUF-All*
3— to play all the tracks in all the
connected CD (MD) units (including this unit)
in random order.
*1 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
*2 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD)
units are connected.
*3 Available only when one or more optional CD units,
or two or more optional MD units are connected.
During playback, press (2) (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select “SHUF-
off.”
Note
“SHUF-All” will not shuffle tracks between CD units
and MD units.
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the
CUSTOM FILE function)
You can label each disc with a custom name
(Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters
for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the
disc by name (page 12).
1Start playing the disc you want to label
in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE
function.
2Press (MENU), then press Mor m
repeatedly until “Name Edit” appears.
3Press (ENTER).
The unit will repeat the disc during the
labeling procedure.
4Enter the characters.
1Press M*1repeatedly to select the
desired character.
AtBtC... t0t1t2... t+
t–t*... t*
2tA
*1 For reverse order, press m.
*2 (blank space)
2Press ,after locating the desired
character.
If you press <, you can move back to the
left.
3Repeat steps 1and 2to enter the
entire name.
5To return to normal CD play mode,
press (ENTER).
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Tips
•Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a
name.
•There is another way to start labeling a CD: Press
(LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2
and 3. You can also complete the operation by
pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5.
•You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM
FILE function if that unit is connected along with a
CD unit that has the function. The Disc Memo will be
stored in the memory of the CD unit with the
CUSTOM FILE function.
Note
Repeat/shuffle play is suspended until the Name Edit
is complete.
Viewing the Disc Memo
As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes
priority over any original CD TEXT information.
Tip
To find out about other items that can be displayed,
see page 10.
Erasing the Disc Memo
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD.”
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
CD unit storing the Disc Memo.
3Press (MENU), then press Mor m
repeatedly until “Name Delete”
appears.
4Press (ENTER).
The stored names will appear.
5Press Mor mrepeatedly to select the
disc name you want to erase.
The stored names will appear.
6Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase
other names.
7Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to normal CD play mode.
Notes
•When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased,
the original CD TEXT information is displayed.
•If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase,
try selecting a different CD unit in step 2.
•If you have already erased all of the Disc Memo, the
unit returns to normal CD play mode in step 4.
Locating a disc by name
— List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT/
CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit)
You can use this function for discs that have been
assigned custom names*1or for CD TEXT
discs*2.
*1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you
assign a name for a CD (page 11) 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.
1Press (LIST).
The name assigned to the current disc appears
in the display.
2Press Mor mrepeatedly until you find
the desired disc.
3Press (ENTER) to play the disc.
Note
Some letters cannot be displayed (exception: the
letters stored by Disc Memo).
To Press
View (DSPL) during CD/CD
TEXT disc playback

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Radio
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
Storing stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals within the selected band, and stores them
in the order of their frequency.
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“TUNER.”
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press (MENU), then press Mor m
repeatedly until “BTM” appears.
4Press (ENTER).
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
•If only a few stations can be received due to weak
signals, some number buttons will retain their former
settings.
•When a number is indicated in the display, the unit
starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
Receiving the stored stations
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“TUNER.”
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press the number button ((1) to (6))
on which the desired station is stored.
Tip
Press Mor mto receive the stations in the order they
are stored in the memory (Preset Search function).
If preset tuning does not work
Press (SEEK) (<) or (SEEK) (,) to
search for the station (automatic
tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat until the desired station is
received.
Tips
•If automatic tuning stops too frequently, turn on the
Local Seek to limit seek to stations with stronger
signals. See “Changing the sound and display
settings” on page 18.
•If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold <or ,to locate the
approximate frequency, then press <or ,
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
Select monaural reception mode
See “Changing the sound and display
settings” on page 18.
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
(“ST” disappears).
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 18. Note that
some interference may occur in this setting.
•If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to off
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Storing only the desired
stations
You can manually preset the desired stations on
any chosen number button.
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“TUNER.”
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press (SEEK) (<) or (SEEK) (,) to
tune in the station that you want to
store.
4Press the desired number button ((1)
to (6)) for 2 seconds until “MEM”
appears.
The number button indication appears in the
display.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be erased.
Storing station names
— Station Memo
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.
Storing the station names
1Tune in a station whose name you
want to store.
2Press (MENU), then press Mor m
repeatedly until “Name Edit” appears.
3Press (ENTER).
4Enter the characters.
1Press M*1repeatedly to select the
desired character.
AtBtC... t0t1t2... t+
t–t*... t*
2tA
*1 For reverse order, press m.
*2 (blank space)
2Press ,after locating the desired
character.
If you press <, you can move back to the
left.
3Repeat steps 1and 2to enter the
entire name.
5Press (ENTER).
Tips
•Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a
name.
•There is another way to start storing station names:
Press (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing
steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation
by pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5.

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Erasing the station name
1During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press Mor mrepeatedly until
“Name Delete” appears.
2Press (ENTER).
3Press Mor mrepeatedly to select the
station whose name you want to
erase.
4Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 3 to 4 if you want to erase other
names.
5Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to normal radio reception
mode.
Note
If you have already erased all of the station names,
“NO Data” appears in step 4.
Tuning in a station through a
list
— List-up
1During radio reception, press (LIST)
momentarily.
The frequency or the name assigned to the
current station appears in the display.
2Press Mor mrepeatedly until you find
the desired station.
If no name is assigned to the selected station,
the frequency appears in the display.
3Press (ENTER) to tune in the desired
station.

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Other Functions
You can also control the unit (and optional CD/
MD units) with a rotary commander (optional).
Using the rotary commander
First, attach the appropriate label depending on
how you want to mount the rotary commander.
The rotary commander works by pressing
buttons and/or rotating controls.
By pressing buttons
By rotating the control
Rotate and release to:
– Skip tracks.
– Tune in stations automatically.
Rotate, hold, and release to:
– Fast-forward/reverse a track.
– Find a station manually.
By pushing in and rotating the control
Push in and rotate the control to:
– Receive preset stations.
– Change discs during CD (MD) playback*1.
During playback of a CD containing MP3 files*4
Push in and repeat rotating quickly to:
– Change discs one by one.
Push in, then rotate and hold to:
– Change albums.
*1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is
connected.
*2 Available only when an optional Sony portable
device is connected to BUS AUDIO IN of the unit.
You cannot connect any optional CD/MD units at
the same time.
*3 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for 2
seconds to turn off the clock indication after turning
off the ignition.
*4 Available only when optional CD unit with the MP3
file control function is connected.
Press To
(SOURCE) Change source
(radio/CD/MD*1/AUX*2)/
Power on
(MODE) Change operation
(radio band/CD unit/MD*1
unit)
(ATT) Attenuate sound
(OFF)*3Stop playback or radio
reception/Power off
(SOUND) Adjust the sound menu
(DSPL) Change the display item
SOUND
DSPL
MODE
SOUND
DSPL
MODE
OFF
Rotate the VOL control
to adjust the volume.
(SOURCE)
(SOUND)
(ATT)
(DSPL) (OFF)
(MODE)
SEEK/AMS
control
PRESET/DISC
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Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of controls is factory-set
as shown below.
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
the right hand side of the steering column, you
can reverse the operative direction.
Press (SOUND) for 2 seconds while
pushing the VOL control.
Tip
You can also change the operative direction of these
controls with the unit (page 18).
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader,
and subwoofer volume.
1Press (SOUND) repeatedly to select
the desired item.
Each time you press (SOUND), the item
changes as follows:
BAS (bass) tTRE (treble)
tBAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear)
t SUB (subwoofer volume)
2Adjust the level of a selected item by
pressing <or ,.
When adjusting with the rotary commander,
press (SOUND) and rotate the VOL control.
After 3 seconds, the display returns to the
normal playback mode.
Note
Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.
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Quickly attenuating the
sound
(With the rotary commander or the card
remote commander)
Press (ATT).
“ATT on” appears in the display momentarily.
To restore the previous volume level, press
(ATT) again.
Tip
When the interface cable of a car telephone is
connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the
volume automatically when a telephone call comes in
(Telephone ATT function).
Changing the sound and
display settings
— Menu
The following items can be set:
Set Up
• Clock (page 8)
• Beep — to turn the beeps on or off.
• AUX-A (page 21) — to turn the AUX source
display on or off.
• RM (Rotary Commander) — to change the
operative direction of the controls of the rotary
commander.
– Select “Normal” touse the rotary commander
at the factory-set position.
– Select “Reverse” when you mount the rotary
commander on the right side of the steering
column.
Display
• D.Info (Dual Information) — to display the
clock and the play mode at the same time (on).
• SA (Spectrum Analyzer) (page 21) — to
change the display pattern of the sound signal
level.
• DEMO (Demonstration) — to turn the
Demonstration mode on or off.
– Select “on” to activate DEMO display.
– Select “off” to deactivate the Demonstration
mode.
• Dimmer — to change the brightness of the
display.
– Select “Auto” to dim the display only when
you turn the lights on.
– Select “on” to dim the display.
– Select “off” to deactivate the Dimmer.
• Contrast — to adjust the contrast if the
indications on the display are not recognizable
because of the unit’s installation position.
• BlackOut — to blacken the display, while the
operation mode is on.
– Select “on” to black out the indications.
The indications will disappear, but the unit
will react if you press any button.
– Select “off” to brighten the display.
• A.Scroll (Auto Scroll)
– Select “on” to scroll all automatically
displayed names exceeding 12 characters.
– When Auto scroll is set to off and the disc/
track/album is changed, the disc/track/album
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Sound
• HPF (High pass filter)
– to select the cut-off frequency to “78 Hz,”
“125 Hz,” or “off.”
• LPF (Low pass filter)
– to select the cut-off frequency to “78 Hz,”
“125 Hz,” or “off.”
• Loudness
– to enjoy bass and treble even at low volumes.
The bass and treble will be reinforced.
• AUX Level (page 21) — to adjust the volume
level of connected auxiliary equipment.
Play Mode
• Local on/off (Local seek mode) (page 13)
– Select “on” to only tune into stations with
stronger signals.
• Mono on/off (Monaural mode) (page 13)
– Select “on” to hear FM stereo broadcast in
monaural. Select “off” to return to normal
mode.
• IF Auto/Wide (page 13)
1Press (MENU).
To set DEMO, press (OFF), then press
(MENU).
To set A.Scrl, press (MENU) during CD/MD
playback.
2Press Mor mrepeatedly until the
desired item appears.
3Press ,to select the desired setting
(Example: “on” or “off”).
4Press (ENTER).
After the mode setting is completed, the
display returns to normal play mode.
Note
The displayed item will differ depending on the source.
Tip
You can easily switch among categories by pressing M
or mfor 2 seconds.
Setting the equalizer (EQ7)
You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music
types (Xplod, Vocal, Club, Jazz, New Age, Rock,
Custom), and off (equalizer off).
You can store and adjust the equalizer settings
for frequency and level.
You can store the EQ7 setting for each source.
Selecting the equalizer curve
1Press (SOURCE) to select a desired
source.
2Press (EQ7) repeatedly to select a
desired equalizer curve.
Each time you press (EQ7), the item
changes.
To cancel the equalizing effect, select “off.”
After 3 seconds, the display returns to the
normal playback mode.
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Adjusting the equalizer curve
1Press (MENU).
2Press Mor mrepeatedly until “EQ7
Tune” appears, then press (ENTER).
3Press <or ,to select the desired
equalizer curve, then press (ENTER).
Each time you press <or ,, the item
changes.
4Select the desired frequency and level.
1Press <or ,to select the desired
frequency.
Each time you press <or ,, the
frequency changes as follows:
62 Hz y157 Hz y396 Hz y1.0 kHz
y2.5 kHz y6.3 kHz y16 kHz
2Press Mor mto adjust the desired
volume level.
The volume level is adjustable by 1 dB
steps from –10 dB to +10 dB.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
5Press (ENTER).
After the effect setting is complete, the
display returns to the normal playback mode.
Setting the Dynamic
Soundstage Organizer (DSO)
If your speakers are installed into the lower part
of the doors, the sound will come from below
and may not be clear.
The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer)
function creates a more ambient sound as if there
were speakers in the dashboard (virtual
speakers).
You can store the DSO setting for each source.
1Press (SOURCE) to select a desired
source.
2Press (DSO) to select “1, 2, 3” or “off”.
To cancel the DSO mode, select “DSO off.”
After 3 seconds, the display returns to the
normal playback mode.
Notes
•Depending on the type of car interior or type of
music, DSO may not have a desirable affect.
•If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to off.