Sony CDX-R3410 User manual

Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
CDX-R3410S
CDX-R3410
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual
de instalación/conexiones suministrado.
© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-515-510-43 (1)
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ES
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FM / AM Compact Disc
Player
Autoestéreo para disco
compacto

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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the
following functions.
• CD playback:
You can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 files also
containing Multi Session (page 13)) and
ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus
format (page 13)).
• Radio reception:
–You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).
–BTM (Best Tuning Memory) function: the
unit selects strong signal stations and stores
them.
–You can assign a name to each radio station,
store it in memory, and display station names
on the list.
• Optional unit operation
You can also control optional CD/MD
changers, in addition to playing with this unit.
*A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes
information such as disc, artist and track name.
SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
MP3
ATRAC CD
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
After turning the ignition off, be sure to press
and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display
disappears.
Otherwise, the display does not turn off and
this causes battery drain.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
The use of optical instruments with this produc
t
will increase eye hazard.
CAUTION

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Inserting the disc in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ejecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Card remote commander RM-X151 . . . . . . 6
CD
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storing manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Receiving a station through a list
— list-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Other functions
Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the sound characteristics
— BAL/FAD/SUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the equalizer curve — EQ3 . . . . 9
Labelling a station/disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CD/MD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . 11
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
About ATRAC CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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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.
Detach the front panel and press the RESET
button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint
pen.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clocksetting
and some stored contents.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold (SEL).
The setup display appears.
2Press (SEL) repeatedly until “CLOCK-
ADJ” appears.
3Press (DSPL).
The hour indication flashes.
4Press the volume +/– button to set the
hour and minute.
To move the digital indication, press (DSPL).
5Press (SEL).
The clock starts and the next setup display
appears.
6Press and hold (SEL).
The setup is complete.
To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press
(DSPL) again to return to the previous display.
With the card remote commander
In step 4, to set the hour and minute, press Mor m.
DEMO mode
When the unit is turned off, the clock is
displayed first, then demonstration (DEMO)
mode starts the demonstration display.
To cancel the DEMO mode, set “DEMO-OFF”
in setup (page 10) while the unit is turned off.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alarm will sound for a few seconds.
The alarm will only sound if the built-in
amplifier is used.
1Press (OFF).
The unit is turned off.
2Press , then pull it off towards you.
Notes
•Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and display window.
•Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked
car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
Tip
When carrying the front panel, use the supplied front
panel case.
Attaching the front panel
Engage part Aof the front panel with part Bof
the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into
position until it clicks.
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
RESET
button
(OFF)
B
A

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Inserting the disc in the
unit
1Open the shutter.
2Insert the disc label side up.
Playback starts.
3Close the shutter.
Ejecting the disc
1Open the shutter.
2Push down the shutter until it clicks.
The disc is ejected.
Notes
•While ejecting or inserting the disc, do not close the
shutter. The disc may be caught and damaged.
•The disc may be ejected if you open the shutter
forcefully.
Tip
The disc can be played with the shutter opened or
closed.
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Click

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Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit
Card remote commander RM-X151
ATT OFF
SOURCE MODE SEL
SEEK
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SENS
REP BTM
– GP/DISC + SHUF LISTSCRL
DSPL
DIM
EQ3
OPEN
SEEK
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DSPL SCRL
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Refer to the pages listed for details. The
corresponding buttons on the card remote
commander control the same functions as those
on the unit.
aVolume +/– button
To adjust volume.
bATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
cDSPL (display)/DIM (dimmer) button
4, 8, 10
To change display items (press); change the
display brightness (press and hold).
dOPEN shutter, disc slot (located behind
the shutter) 5
eDisplay window
fEQ3 (equalizer) button 9
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD,
VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEWAGE, ROCK,
CUSTOM or OFF).
gOFF button
To power off/stop the source.
hSEEK +/– button
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
a station manually (press and hold).
CD:
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again within
about 1 second and hold); fast-forward/
reverse a track (press and hold).
i(front panel release) button 4
jSOURCE button
To power on/change the source (Radio/CD/
MD*1).
kMODE button 8, 11
To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the
unit*2.
lSEL (select) button 4, 9, 10
To select items.
mRESET button (located behind the front
panel) 4
nFrequency select switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “Frequency select switch” in the
supplied installation/connections manual.
oNumber buttons
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
CD/MD*1:
(1)/(2): GP*3/DISC*2–/+
To skip groups (press); skip groups
continuously (press and hold).
(3): REP 8
(4): SHUF 8
pSENS/BTM button 8
To improve weak reception: LOCAL/MONO
(press); start the BTM function (press and
hold).
qSCRL button 8
To scroll the display item.
rLIST button 9, 11
To list up.
sReceptor for the card remote
commander
The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/functions
from the unit.
t<(.)/,(>) buttons
To control radio/CD, the same as (SEEK)
+/– on the unit. (For details of other
operations, see “With the card remote
commander” on each pages.)
uVOL +/– button
To adjust volume.
vM(+)/m(–) buttons
To control CD, the same as (1)/(2) –/+ on
the unit. (For details of other operations, see
“With the card remote commander” on each
pages.)
wNumber buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
*1 When an MD changer is connected.
*2 When a CD/MD changer is connected.
*3 When an MP3/ATRAC CD is played and a changer
is not connected. If the changer is connected, the
operation is different, see page 11.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, 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
For details on how to replace the battery, see
“Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote
commander” on page 14.

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CD
For details on connecting to a CD/MD changer,
see page 11.
Display items
ASource
BTrack number/Elapsed playing time,
Disc/artist name, Group number*1,
Group name, Track name, Text
information*2, Clock
*1 Group number is displayed only when the group is
changed.
*2 When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed and
when playing a ATRAC CD, text information written
by SonicStage, etc. is displayed.
To change display items B, press (DSPL);
scroll display items B, press (SCRL) or set
“A.SCRL-ON” (page 10).
Tip
Displayed item will differ, depending on the disc type
and recorded format. For details on MP3, see
page 13; ATRAC CD, see page 13.
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press (3) (REP) or
(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
*When an MP3/ATRAC CD is played.
To return to normal play mode, select “REP-
OFF” or “SHUF-OFF.”
Radio
Storing and receiving
stations
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically — BTM
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,
FM3, AM1 or AM2.
2Press and hold (BTM) until “BTM”
flashes.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button ((1) to (6)) 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 previous stored station will be replaced.
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press a number
button ((1) to (6)).
With the card remote commander
To select preset stations, press Mor m.
Tuning automatically
1Select the band, then press (SEEK) +/–
to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is received.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold (SEEK) +/–to locate the
approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) +/–
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).
Select To play
REP-TRACK track repeatedly.
REP-GP* group repeatedly.
SHUF-GP* group in random order.
SHUF-DISC disc in random order.
AB

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Receiving a station through a
list — list-up
You can list up the frequency or the name. For
details on labelling a station, see page 10.
1Select the band, then press (LIST).
The frequency or station name appears.
2Press (LIST) repeatedly until the
desired station appears.
After 5 seconds, the unit returns to normal
reception mode.
3Press (SEEK) +/– to receive the
station.
With the card remote commander
In step 2, to select the station, press Mor m.
Other functions
Changing the sound
settings
Adjusting the sound
characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB
You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer
volume.
1Press (SEL) repeatedly until “BAL,”
“FAD” or “SUB” appears.
The item changes as follows:
LOW*1tMID*1tHI*1t
BAL (left-right) tFAD (front-rear) t
SUB (subwoofer volume)*2
*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 9).
*2 When the audio output is set to “SUB”
(page 10).
“ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can
be adjusted up to 20 steps.
2Press the volume +/– button
repeatedly to adjust the selected item.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
Note
Adjust within 3 seconds of selecting the item.
With the card remote commander
In step 2, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, ,
or m.
Adjusting the equalizer curve
— EQ3
You can adjust and store the equalizer settings
for different tone ranges.
1Select a source, then press (EQ3)
repeatedly to select the EQ3 type.
2Press (SEL) repeatedly until “LOW,”
“MID” or “HI” appears.
3Press the volume +/– button
repeatedly to adjust the selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer
curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold (SEL) before the setting is
complete.
continue to next page t

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After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
With the card remote commander
In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, ,
or m.
Labelling a station/disc
When you receive a station, or play a disc in a
CD changer with the CUSTOM FILE function,
you can label each station/disc with a custom
name up to 8 characters (Station Memo/Disc
Memo).
If you label a station/disc, the name appears on
the list (page 9 or 11).
1While receiving a station or playing a
disc that you want to label, press and
hold (LIST).
2Press the volume +/– button
repeatedly until the desired character
appears.
To move the digital indication, press (SEL).
AyByC... y0y1y2... y+
y–y... y(blank space) yA
Repeat this operation until the entire name is
entered.
3Press and hold (LIST).
The labelling is complete and the display
returns to normal play/reception mode.
To display the name, press (DSPL) during
reception or playback.
Tips
•To correct or erase a character, overwrite or enter
“.”
•The Disc Memo always takes priority over any
prerecorded title.
•You can label a disc on the unit if a changer with the
CUSTOM FILE function is connected.
•“REP-TRACK” and all shuffle play are suspended
until the labelling is complete.
With the card remote commander
In step 2, to select the character, press M or m.
Deleting the custom name
1Select the radio, or the unit that has stored the
custom name you want to delete, then press
and hold (LIST).
2Press and hold (DSPL).
The stored name will flash.
3Press the volume +/– button repeatedly to
select the name you want to delete.
4Press and hold (SEL).
The name is deleted. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to
delete other names.
5Press and hold (LIST).
The unit returns to normal play/reception
mode.
With the card remote commander
In step 3, to select the name, press Mor m.
Adjusting setup items
— SET
1Press and hold (SEL).
The setup display appears.
2Press (SEL) repeatedly until the
desired item appears.
3Press the volume +/– button to select
the setting (example “ON” or “OFF”).
4Press and hold (SEL).
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
Note
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source
and setting.
With the card remote commander
In step 3, to select the setting, press <or ,.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
“z” indicates the default settings.
CLOCK-ADJ
(Clock Adjust) (page 4)
BEEP To set “BEEP-ON” (z) or
“BEEP-OFF.”
SUB/REAR*1To switch the audio output.
–“SUB”(
z): to output to a
subwoofer.
–“REAR”: to output to a
power amplifier.
DIM (Dimmer) To change the brightness of the
display.
–“DIM-ON”: to dim the
display.
–“DIM-OFF” (z): to
deactivate the dimmer.
DEMO*1
(Demonstration) To set “DEMO-ON” (z) or “DEMO-OFF” (page 4).
A.SCRL
(Auto Scroll) To scroll long displayed items automatically when the group/
track is changed.
–“A.SCRL-ON”: to scroll.
– “A.SCRL-OFF” (z): to not
scroll.