Sony FM User manual

4-427-706-22(1)
CDX-GS500R
FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player
FM/MW/LW
Compact Disc
Player
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 4.
Zum Deaktivieren der Demo-Anzeige (DEMO) schlagen Sie bitte
auf Seite 4 nach.
Pour annuler la démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la
page 4.
Per annullare la dimostrazione (DEMO), vedere pagina 4.
Om de demonstratie (DEMO) te annuleren, zie pagina 4.
Operating Instructions GB
Bedienungsanleitung DE
Mode d’emploi FR
Istruzioni per l’uso IT
Gebruiksaanwijzing NL

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Laser Diode Properties
• Emission Duration: Continuous
• Laser Output: Less than 53.3 μW
(This output is the value measurement at a
distance of 200 mm from the objective
lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block
with 7 mm aperture.)
Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use
of this trademark is subject to Google
Permissions.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and
iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function
(page 19). The unit will shut off
completely and automatically in the set
time after the unit is turned off, which
prevents battery drain. If you do not set
the Auto Off function, press and hold
 until the display
disappears each time you turn the
ignition off.

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Table of contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Storing and receiving stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
USB devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Playing back a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
iPod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Operating an iPod directly — Passenger control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
App Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Two-way Music Control with iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Searching and playing tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Playing tracks in various modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Changing the illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Changing the color of display and buttons — Dynamic Color Illuminator . . . . . . . 15
Advanced color setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Sound Settings and Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Enjoying sophisticated sound functions — Advanced Sound Engine . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Adjusting setup items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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Getting Started
Canceling the DEMO
mode
You can cancel the demonstration display
which appears while this unit is turned off.
1Press , rotate the control dial
until “DISPLAY” appears, then press
it.
2Rotate the control dial until “DEMO”
appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select
“DEMO-OFF,” then press it.
The setting is complete.
4Press (BACK) twice.
The display returns to normal reception/
play mode.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.
1Press , rotate the control dial
until “GENERAL” appears, then press
it.
2Rotate the control dial until “CLOCK-
ADJ” appears, then press it.
The hour indication flashes.
3Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press
 +/–.
4After setting the minute, press
.
The setup is complete and the clock
starts.
To display the clock, press .
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit
to prevent theft.
1Press and hold  .
The unit is turned off.
2Press the front panel release button ,
then remove the panel by pulling it
towards you.
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.
Note
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.
Attaching the front panel
Engage part of the front panel with part
of the unit, as illustrated, and push the
left side into position until it clicks.

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Location of controls
Main unit
This section contains instructions on the
location of controls and basic operations.
SOURCE/OFF button*1
Press to turn on the power; select the
source (Radio/CD/USB/AUX).
Press repeatedly to change to another
source.
Press and hold for 1 second to turn off
the power.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds
to turn off the power and the display
disappears.
SEEK +/– buttons
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically
(press); find a station manually (press
and hold).
CD/USB:
To skip a track (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again
within about 2 seconds and hold);
reverse/fast-forward a track (press and
hold).
App Remote*2:
To skip a track (press).
ZAP button page 14
To enter ZAPPIN™mode.
Control dial/ENTER/MENU/APP
button page 12, 19
Rotate to adjust volume.
Press to enter setup mode.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds
to establish App Remote.
After pressing , rotate
then press to change the source.
Receptor for the remote
commander
Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
Display window
(Eject) button
To eject the disc.
(BACK)/MODE button page 6, 11
Press to return to the previous display;
select the radio band (FM/MW/LW).
Press and hold to enter/cancel the
passenger control (iPod).
Front panel release button page 4
(BROWSE) button page 13
To enter the Quick-BrowZer™mode
(CD/USB).

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AF (Alternative Frequencies)/
TA (Traffic Announcement)/
PTY (Program Type) button page 7,
8
To set AF and TA (press); select PTY
(press and hold) in RDS.
Number buttons
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
CD/USB:
/: ALBUM /(during MP3/
WMA/AAC playback)
To skip an album (press); skip
albums continuously (press and
hold).
: (Repeat)*3page 13
: SHUF page 13
: PAUSE
To pause playback. Press again to
resume playback.
App Remote*2:
: PAUSE
To pause playback. Press again to
resume playback.
DSPL (Display)/SCRL (Scroll) button
page 7, 9, 10, 11
To change display items (press); scroll a
display item (press and hold).
AUX input jack page 22
*1 If App Remote is established with iPhone, the
application name appears on the display when
selecting the source.
*2 When App Remote is established with
iPhone. Depending on the application, certain
operations may not be available.
*3 This button has a tactile dot.
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  repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press 
repeatedly. You can select from FM1,
FM2, FM3, MW or LW.
2Press , rotate the control dial
until “GENERAL” appears, then press
it.
3Rotate the control dial until “BTM”
appears, then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of
frequency on the number buttons.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a number
button ( to ) until “MEM”
appears.
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press a number
button ( to ).

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Tuning automatically
1Select the band, then press  +/–
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  +/–to locate
the approximate frequency, then press
 +/–repeatedly to fine adjust to the
desired frequency (manual tuning).
RDS
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information
along with the regular radio program signal.
Notes
• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS
functions may be available.
• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too
weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.
Changing display items
Press .
Setting AF (Alternative
Frequencies) and TA (Traffic
Announcement)
AF continuously retunes the station to the
strongest signal in a network, and TA
provides current traffic information or
traffic programs (TP) if received.
1Press  repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA
setting
You can preset RDS stations along with the
AF/TA setting. If you use the BTM
function, only RDS stations are stored with
the same AF/TA setting.
If you preset manually, you can preset both
RDS and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA
setting for each.
1Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM
or manually.
Receiving emergency announcements
With AF or TA on, emergency
announcements will automatically interrupt
the currently selected source.
Tip
If you adjust the volume level during a traffic
announcement, that level will be stored into
memory for subsequent traffic announcements,
independently from the regular volume level.
Select To
AF-ON activate AF and deactivate
TA.
TA-ON activate TA and deactivate
AF.
AF/TA-ON activate both AF and TA.
AF/TA-OFF deactivate both AF and TA.

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Staying with one regional program
— REGIONAL
When the AF function is on: this unit’s
factory setting restricts reception to a
specific region, so you will not be switched
to another regional station with a stronger
frequency.
If you leave this regional program’s
reception area, set “REG-OFF” in setup
during FM reception (page 20).
Note
This function does not work in the UK and some
other areas.
Local Link function (UK only)
This function enables you to select other
local stations in the area, even if they are not
stored on your number buttons.
1During FM reception, press a number
button ( to ) on which a local station
is stored.
2Within 5 seconds, press again a number
button of the local station.
Repeat this procedure until the local station is
received.
Selecting PTY (Program Types)
Use PTY to display or search for a desired
program type.
1Press and hold  (PTY) during
FM reception.
The current program type name appears
if the station is transmitting PTY data.
2Rotate the control dial until the desired
program type appears, then press it.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
Type of programs
Note
You may receive a different radio program from
the one you select.
Setting CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission
sets the clock.
1Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 20).
Note
The CT function may not work properly even
though an RDS station is being received.
NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs),
INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports),
EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama),
CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science),
VARIED (Varied), POP M (Pop Music),
ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R.
Music), LIGHT M (Light classical),
CLASSICS (Serious classical), OTHER M
(Other Music), WEATHER (Weather),
FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN
(Children’s program), SOCIAL A (Social
Affairs), RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN
(Phone In), TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE
(Leisure), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY
(Country Music), NATION M (National
Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M
(Folk Music), DOCUMENT (Documentary)

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CD
Playing a disc
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing
CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/
WMA/AAC files (page 23)).
1Insert the disc (label side up).
Playback starts automatically.
To eject the disc, press .
Notes
• When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB
devices disconnected to avoid damage to the
disc.
• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA
(.wma) and AAC (.m4a).
Changing display items
Press .
Displayed items may differ depending on
the disc type, recording format and settings.
USB devices
• MSC (Mass Storage Class)-type USB
devices compliant with the USB standard
can be used.
• Backup of data to a USB device is
recommended.
• MSC (Mass Storage Class)-type Android™
Phone compliant with the USB standard
can be used.
Depending on the Android Phone, setting
the USB connection mode to MSC is
required.
Notes
• Connect the USB device after starting the
engine.
Depending on the USB device, malfunction or
damage may occur if it is connected before
starting the engine.
• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA
(.wma), AAC (.m4a) and AAC (.mp4).
• For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site on the back cover.
Playing back a USB device
1Connect the USB device to the USB
port.
Playback starts.
If a USB device is already connected, to start
playback, press  repeatedly
until “USB” appears.
To stop playback, press and hold
 for 1 second.

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To remove the USB device, stop the USB
playback, then remove the USB device.
Notes
• Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that
they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a
loose connection.
• Do not detach the front panel during playback
of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be
damaged.
Changing display items
Press .
Displayed items may differ depending on
the USB device, recording format and
settings.
Notes
• The maximum number of tracks is 10,000.
• It may take time for playback to begin,
depending on the amount of recorded data.
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file,
elapsed playing time may not display
accurately.
• Playback of the following MP3/WMA/AAC
files is not supported.
– lossless compression
–copyright-protected
– DRM (Digital Rights Management) files
– Multi-channel audio files
iPod
In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is
used as a general reference for the iPod
functions on the iPod and iPhone, unless
otherwise specified by the text or
illustrations.
For details on the compatibility of your
iPod, see “About iPod” (page 23) or visit the
support site on the back cover.
Playing back iPod
Before connecting the iPod, turn down the
volume of the unit.
1Connect the iPod to the USB port with
the USB connection cable for iPod (not
supplied)*.
* RC-100IP USB connection cable for iPod is
recommended.
The tracks on the iPod start playing
automatically from the point last played.
If an iPod is already connected, to start
playback, press 
repeatedly until “USB” appears. (“IPD”
appears in the display when iPod is
recognized.)
To stop playback, press and hold
 for 1 second.
To remove the iPod, stop the iPod playback,
then remove the iPod.

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Caution for iPhone
When you connect iPhone via USB, phone call
volume is controlled by iPhone, not the unit. Do
not inadvertently increase the volume on the unit
during a call, as sudden loud sound may result
when the call ends.
Note
Do not detach the front panel during playback of
the iPod, otherwise data may be damaged.
Tip
The iPod is recharged while the unit is turned on.
Resuming mode
When the iPod is connected to the dock
connector, playback starts in the mode set
by the iPod. In this mode, the following
buttons do not function.
–  ()
–  (SHUF)
Changing display items
Press .
Note
Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed
correctly.
Skipping albums, podcasts,
genres, playlists and artists
Operating an iPod directly
— Passenger control
You can operate an iPod directly even when
it is connected to the dock connector.
1During playback, press and hold
.
“MODE IPOD” appears and you will be
able to operate the iPod directly.
To exit the passenger control, press and
hold .
“MODE AUDIO” will appear and direct
operation of the iPod will not be possible.
Note
The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.
To Do this
Skip Press / (ALBUM /
) [press once for each
skip]
Skip
continuously
Press and hold /
(ALBUM /)
[hold to desired point]

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App Remote
Downloading the “App Remote”
application from App StoreSM is required for
iPhone.
If the application is downloaded to iPhone
and connected to the unit, the following
features are available:
– Operate the unit to launch and control
compatible applications on iPhone.
– Operate iPhone with simple finger
gestures to control the source of the unit.
– Display detailed source information (song
title, artist name, album art, etc.) on
iPhone.
Available operations differ depending on
the application. For details on available
applications, visit the support site on the
back cover.
Notes
• For your safety, follow your local traffic laws
and regulations, and do not operate the
application while driving.
• The “App Remote” application is only available
for iPhone with iOS 5 installed.
Two-way Music Control
with iPhone
1Connect iPhone to the USB port with
its connection cable*.
* RC-100IP USB connection cable for iPhone
is recommended.
2Start up the “App Remote” application.
3Press and hold  (APP) on the
unit for more than 2 seconds.
Connection to iPhone starts.
When connection is established, the
name of application on iPhone appears
when selecting a source, and some
playback operations for the application
become available. (Available operations
differ depending on the application.)
Likewise, some playback operations of
the unit can be controlled by iPhone. For
details on the operations on iPhone, see
the help of the application.
Tip
You can also press , rotate the control
dial to select “APP REM,” then press it to
establish the connection. And then press
 to select the source.
To terminate connection
Press and hold .

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Searching and
playing tracks
Playing tracks in various
modes
You can listen to tracks repeatedly (repeat
play) or in random order (shuffle play).
Available play modes differ depending on
the selected sound source.
1During playback, press  ()or
 (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired play mode appears.
Playback in selected play mode may take
time to start.
Repeat play
Shuffle play
*1 iPod only
*2 CD only
*3 USB and iPod only
Searching a track by
name — Quick-BrowZer™
You can search for a track in a CD or USB
device easily by category.
1Press (BROWSE)*.
The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer
mode, and the list of search categories
appears.
When the track list appears, press
(BACK) repeatedly until the desired
search category appears.
* During USB playback, press (BROWSE)
for more than 2 seconds to directly return to
the beginning of the category list.
2Rotate the control dial to select the
desired search category, then press it to
confirm.
3Repeat step 2 until the desired track is
selected.
Playback starts.
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode, press
(BROWSE).
Note
When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the
repeat/shuffle setting is canceled.
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM album repeatedly.
PODCAST*1podcast repeatedly.
ARTIST*1artist repeatedly.
PLAYLIST*1playlist repeatedly.
GENRE*1genre repeatedly.
OFF track in normal order
(Normal play).
Select To play
SHUF ALBUM album in random
order.
SHUF DISC*2disc in random order.
SHUF PODCAST*1podcast in random
order.
SHUF ARTIST*1artist in random order.
SHUF PLAYLIST*1playlist in random
order.
SHUF GENRE*1genre in random order.
SHUF DEVICE*3device in random
order.
SHUF OFF track in normal order
(Normal play).

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Searching by skip items
— Jump mode
When many items are in a category, you can
search for a desired item quickly.
1Press  + in Quick-BrowZer
mode.
The item name will appear.
2Rotate the control dial to select the
item near the one desired.
The list is skipped in steps of 10% of the
total number of items in the list.
3Press .
The display returns to the Quick-
BrowZer mode and the selected item
appears.
4Rotate the control dial to select the
desired item and press it.
Playback starts if the selected item is a
track.
To cancel Jump mode, press (BACK) or
 –.
Searching by alphabetical
order — Alphabet search
When an iPod is connected to the unit, you
can search for a desired item alphabetically.
1Press  + in Quick-BrowZer
mode.
2Rotate the control dial to select the first
letter of the desired item, then press it.
A list of items beginning with the
selected letter appears in alphabetical
order.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
desired item, then press it.
Playback starts if the selected item is a
track.
To cancel Alphabet search, press
(BACK) or  –.
Notes
• In Alphabet search, a symbol or article (a/an/
the) before the selected letter of the item is
excluded.
• Depending on the search item you select, only
Jump mode may be available.
• Alphabet search may take some time,
depending on the number of tracks.
Searching a track by
listening to track
passages — ZAPPIN™
By playing back short track passages in a
CD or USB device in sequence, you can
search for a track you want to listen to.
ZAPPIN mode is suitable for searching for a
track in shuffle or shuffle repeat mode.
1Press  during playback.
Playback starts from a passage of the
next track. You can select the playback
time (page 20).
2Press  or  when a track
you want to listen is played back.
The track that you select returns to
normal play mode from the beginning.
Pressing (BACK) will also play back
the chosen track.
Tips
•Press +/– in ZAPPIN mode to skip a
track.
•Press/ (ALBUM /) in ZAPPIN
mode to skip an album.
The part of each track to play
back in ZAPPIN mode.
Track
 pressed.

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Changing the
illumination
Changing the color of
display and buttons —
Dynamic Color Illuminator
Dynamic Color Illuminator allows you to
change the color of the display and buttons
on the main unit to match the car’s interior.
You can select from 12 preset colors,
customized color and 5 preset patterns.
Preset colors:
RED, AMBER, M_AMBER, YELLOW,
WHITE, LIGHT GREEN, GREEN, LIGHT
BLUE, SKY BLUE, BLUE, PURPLE, PINK.
Preset patterns:
RAINBOW, OCEAN, SUNSET, FOREST,
RANDOM.
1Press , rotate the control dial
until “DISPLAY” appears, then press
it.
2Rotate the control dial until “COLOR”
appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
desired preset color or pattern, then
press it.
4Press (BACK) twice.
Note
If the control dial is rotated rapidly, the color of
the display and the buttons may change too
quickly.
Customizing the display and
button color — Custom Color
You can register a customized color for the
display and buttons.
1Press , rotate the control dial
until “DISPLAY” appears, then press
it.
2Rotate the control dial until
“CUSTOM-C” appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial until “BASE”
appears, then press it.
You can select a preset color as a basis
for further customizing.
When you select “BASE,” the
customized color is overwritten.
4Rotate the control dial to select from
“RGB RED,” “RGB GRN,” or “RGB
BLUE,” then press it.
5Rotate the control dial to adjust the
color range, then press it.
Adjustable color range: “0” – “32.”
You cannot set “0” for all color ranges.
6Press (BACK) twice.
Changing DAY/NIGHT color mode
You can set a different color for DAY/
NIGHT mode according to the dimmer
setting.
*1 For details on the DIMMER, see page 21.
*2 Available only when the illumination control
lead is connected.
1Select “DAYNIGHT” in step 3.
2Select “DAY” or “NIGHT.”
3Customize the preset color from step 2 to 5.
Color mode DIMMER*1
DAY OFF or AUTO (turn
off the head light*2)
NIGHT ON or AUTO (turn on
the head light*2)

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Advanced color setting
Changing the color with
sound synchronization
— Sound Synchronization
When you select a preset pattern, sound
synchronization becomes effective.
1Press , rotate the control dial
until “DISPLAY” appears, then press
it.
2Rotate the control dial until “SND
SYNC” appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select
“SYNC-ON,” then press it.
4Press (BACK) twice.
Displaying clear color
— White Menu
You can display the menu more clearly
(White) without concern for color setting.
1Press , rotate the control dial
until “DISPLAY” appears, then press
it.
2Rotate the control dial until “WHT
MENU” appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select
“WHITE-ON,” then press it.
4Press (BACK) twice.
To cancel White Menu, select “OFF” in step
3.
Start up effect
— Start White
In the Start White setting, when you press
, the display and buttons
on the main unit turn white once, then
change to the customized color.
1Press , rotate the control dial
until “DISPLAY” appears, then press
it.
2Rotate the control dial until “START-
WHT” appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select
“WHITE-ON,” then press it.
4Press (BACK) twice.
To cancel Start White, select “OFF” in step
3.

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Sound Settings and
Setup Menu
Enjoying sophisticated
sound functions —
Advanced Sound Engine
Advanced Sound Engine creates an ideal in-
car sound field with digital signal
processing.
Selecting the sound quality
— EQ7 Preset
You can select an equalizer curve from 7
equalizer curves (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE,
CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or
OFF).
1During reception/playback, press
, rotate the control dial until
“SOUND” appears, then press it.
2Rotate the control dial until “EQ7
PRESET” appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial until the desired
equalizer curve appears, then press it.
4Press (BACK) twice.
To cancel the equalizer curve, select “OFF”
in step 3.
Tip
The equalizer curve setting can be memorized for
each source.
Customizing the equalizer
curve — EQ7 Setting
“CUSTOM” of EQ7 allows you to make
your own equalizer settings.
1After selecting a source, press ,
rotate the control dial until “SOUND”
appears, then press it.
2Rotate the control dial until “EQ7
SETTING” appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial until “BASE”
appears, then press it.
You can select an equalizer curve as a
basis for further customizing.
4Rotate the control dial to select the
equalizer curve, then press it.
5Setting the equalizer curve.
Rotate the control dial to select the
frequency range, then press it.
BAND1: 63 Hz
BAND2: 160 Hz
BAND3: 400 Hz
BAND4: 1 kHz
BAND5: 2.5 kHz
BAND6: 6.3 kHz
BAND7: 16.0 kHz
Rotate the control dial to adjust the
volume level, then press it.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB
steps, from –6 dB to +6 dB.
Repeat steps and to adjust other
frequency ranges.
6Press (BACK) to return to the
previous display.
The equalizer curve is stored in
“CUSTOM.”
Optimizing sound by Time
Alignment — Listening
Position
The unit can simulate a natural sound field
by delaying the sound output from each
speaker to suit your position.

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The options for “POSITION” are indicated
below.
You can also set the approximate subwoofer
position from your listening position if the
listening position is set to other than “OFF.”
The options for “SET SW POS” are
indicated below.
NEAR (): Near
NORMAL (): Normal
FAR (): Far
1During reception/playback, press
, rotate the control dial until
“SOUND” appears, then press it.
2Rotate the control dial until
“POSITION” appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial until “SET F/R
POS” appears, then press it.
4Rotate the control dial to select from
“FRONT L,” “FRONT R,” “FRONT” or
“ALL,” then press it.
5Rotate the control dial until “SET SW
POS” appears, then press it.
6Rotate the control dial to select the
subwoofer position from “NEAR,”
“NORMAL” or “FAR,” then press it.
7Press (BACK) to return to the
previous display.
To cancel listening position, select “OFF” in
step 4.
Adjusting the listening
position
You can fine-tune the listening position
setting.
1During reception/playback, press
, rotate the control dial until
“SOUND” appears, then press it.
2Rotate the control dial until
“POSITION” appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial until “ADJ
POSITION” appears, then press it.
4Rotate the control dial to adjust the
listening position, then press it.
Adjustable range: “+3” – “CENTER” –
“–3.”
5Press (BACK) to return to the
previous display.
DM+ Advanced
DM+ Advanced improves digitally
compressed sound by restoring high
frequencies lost in the compression process.
1During playback, press , rotate
the control dial until “SOUND”
appears, then press it.
2Rotate the control dial until “DM+”
appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select “ON,”
then press it.
4Press (BACK) twice.
Tip
The DM+ setting can be memorized for each
source other than the tuner.
FRONT L (): Front left
FRONT R (): Front right
FRONT (): Center front
ALL (): In the center of
your car
OFF: No position set

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Using rear speakers as
subwoofer — Rear Bass
Enhancer
Rear Bass Enhancer enhances the bass
sound by applying a low pass filter setting
(page 21) to the rear speakers. This function
allows the rear speakers to work as a
subwoofer if one is not connected.
1During reception/playback, press
, rotate the control dial until
“SOUND” appears, then press it.
2Rotate the control dial until “RB ENH”
appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial until “RBE
MODE” appears, then press it.
4Rotate the control dial to select from
“1,” “2” or “3,” then press it.
5Press (BACK) to return to the
previous display.
Using a subwoofer without a
power amplifier
— Subwoofer Direct
Connection
You can use the subwoofer without a power
amplifier when it is connected to the rear
speaker cord.
Note
Be sure to connect a 4 - 8 ohm subwoofer to
either of the rear speaker cords. Do not connect a
speaker to the other rear speaker cord.
1During reception/playback, press
, rotate the control dial until
“SOUND” appears, then press it.
2Rotate the control dial until “SW
DIREC” appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial until “SW
MODE” appears, then press it.
4Rotate the control dial to select “1,” “2”
or “3,” then press it.
5Press (BACK) to return to the
previous display.
For details on the settings for the subwoofer
phase, position, low pass filter frequency
and the low pass filter slope, see page 21.
Adjusting setup items
1Press , rotate the control dial
until the desired category appears, then
press it.
2Rotate the control dial until the desired
item appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
setting, then press it.*
The setting is complete.
4Press (BACK) to return to the
previous display.
* For CLOCK-ADJ and BTM settings, step 4 is
not necessary.
The following items can be set depending
on the source and setting:
GENERAL:
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4)
CAUT ALM*1(Caution Alarm)
Activates the caution alarm: “ON,”
“OFF” (page 4).
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.”
AUTO OFF
Shuts off automatically after a desired
time when the unit is turned off: “NO,”
“30S (Seconds),” “30M (Minutes),” “60M
(Minutes).”

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*1 When the unit is turned off.
*2 Does not appear in App Remote.
*3 When FM is received.
*4 When the tuner is selected.
*5 When the CD or USB is selected.
SOUND:
AUX-A*1*2(AUX Audio)
Activates the AUX source display: “ON,”
“OFF” (page 22).
CT (Clock Time)
Activates the CT function: “ON,” “OFF”
(page 8).
REGIONAL*3
Restricts reception to a specific region:
“ON,” “OFF” (page 8).
BTM*4(page 6)
ZAPPIN*5
ZAP TIME (Zappin Time)
Selects the playback time for the
ZAPPIN function.
– “Z.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds),”
“Z.TIME-2 (about 15 seconds),”
“Z.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds).”
ZAP BEEP (Zappin Beep)
Applies a beep sound between track
passages: “ON,” “OFF.”
EQ7 PRESET (page 17)
EQ7 SETTING (page 17)
POSITION
SET F/R POS (Set Front/Rear Position)
(page 18)
ADJ POSITION*1(Adjust Position)
(page 18)
SET SW POS*1(Set Subwoofer Position)
(page 18)
BALANCE
Adjusts the sound balance: “RIGHT-15”
– “CENTER” – “LEFT-15.”
FADER
Adjusts the relative level: “FRONT-15” –
“CENTER” – “REAR-15.”
DM+*2(page 18)
LOUDNESS (Dynamic Loudness)
Reinforces bass and treble for clear
sound at low volume levels: “ON,”
“OFF.”
ALO (Automatic Level Optimizer)
Adjust the playback volume level of all
playback sources to the optimum level:
“ON,” “OFF.”
RB ENH*3(Rear Bass Enhancer)
RBE MODE (Rear Bass Enhancer
Mode)
Selects the rear bass enhancer mode: “1,”
“2,” “3,” “OFF.”
LPF FREQ (Low Pass Filter Frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency:
“50Hz,” “60Hz,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,”
“120Hz.”
LPF SLOP (Low Pass Filter Slope)
Selects the LPF slope: “1,” “2,” “3.”
SW DIREC*4(Subwoofer Direct
Connection)
SW MODE (Subwoofer Mode)
Selects the subwoofer mode: “1,” “2,” “3,”
“OFF.”
SW PHASE (Subwoofer Phase)
Selects the subwoofer phase: “NORM,”
“REV.”
SW POS*1(Subwoofer Position)
(page 18)
Selects the subwoofer position: “NEAR,”
“NORMAL,” “FAR.”
LPF FREQ (Low Pass Filter Frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency:
“50Hz,” “60Hz,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,”
“120Hz.”
LPF SLOP (Low Pass Filter Slope)
Selects the LPF slope: “1,” “2,” “3.”