Sony GT630UI - CDX Radio / CD User manual

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FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
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. Serial No. _
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6.
Pour annuler I'affichage de demonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous ala page 6.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostraci6n (DEMO), consulte la pagina 6.
CDX-GT630UI
CDX-GT63UIW
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For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital
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 aparticular 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 radiorrV
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.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
For the state of california, USA only
PercWorate Material- special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.govlhazardouswaste/perchlorate
PercWorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate
The "HD Radio Ready" logo indicates that this
product will control aSony HD Radio™tuner
(sold separately).
For HD Radio™ tuner operation, please refer to
the HD Radio™ tuner Operating Instructions.
HD Radio™ and the HD Radio Ready logo are
proprietary trademarks
of iBiquity Digital Corp.
:0 The "SAT Radio Ready"
SAT logo indicates that this
C~D10 product will cuutrol a
REA DYsatellite radio tuner module
(sold separately). Please see your nearest
authorized Sony dealer for details on the
satellite radio tuner module.
"SAT Radio," "SAT Radio Ready," the SAT
Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all
related marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite
Radio Inc. and
XM Satellite Radio Inc.
Microsoft, Windows Media,
and the Windows logo are
trademarks
or registered
trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
iPod is atrademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
iPhone is atrademark
of Apple Inc.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed
from Fraunhofer lIS and Thomson.
This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights
of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution
of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without alicense from
Microsoft or
an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

Content providers are using the digital rights
management technology for Windows Media
contained in this device ("WM-DRM") to protect
the integrity
of their content ("Secure Content") so
that their intellectual property, including copyright,
in such content is not misappropriated.
This device uses WM-DRM software to play
Secure Content ("WM-DRM Software").
If the
security
of the WM-DRM Software in this device
has been compromised, owners
of Secure Content
("Secure Content Owners") may request that
Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software's right
to acquire new licenses
to copy, display and/or
play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the
WM-DRM Software's ability to play unprotected
content. Alist
of revoked WM-DRM Software is
sent to your device whenever you download a
license for Secure Content from the Internet or
from a
Pc. Microsoft may, in conjunction with
such license, also download revocation lists onto
your device on behalf
of Secure Content Owners.
Warning if your car's ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 16).
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 (OFF) until the display disappears
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit 6
Resetting the unit 6
Canceling the DEMO mode 6
Preparing the card remote commander 6
Setting the clock 6
Detaching the front panel 7
Attaching the front panel 7
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit. 8
Card remote commander RM-X
151 8
Searching for atrack ....................
10
Searching atrack by name
-Quick-BrowZer
10
Searching atrack by listening to track
passages -ZAPPIN
10
Radio
_Storing and receiving stations 11
Storing automatically -BTM 11
Storing manually 11
.Receiving the stored stations 11
Tuning automatically 11
CD
Playing a disc 12
Display items 12
Repeat and shuffle play 12
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USB devices
Playing back aUSB device. ............ .. 12
Display items. .................... .. 13
Repeat and shuffle play ............. .. 13
iPod
Playing back iPod .................... .. 14
Display items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
Setting the play mode. ................ .. 15
Repeat and shuffle play ............. .. 15
Operating an iPod directly
-Passenger control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 15
Other functions
Changing the sound settings. ........... .. 16
Adjusting the sound characteristics. . . . .. 16
Customizing the equalizer curve
-EQ3 16
Adjusting setup items -SET 16
Using optional equipment. 17
Auxiliary audio equipment. .......... .. 17
CD changer 18
Rotary commander RM-X4S 18
Additional Information
Precautions ......................... .. 19
Notes on discs 19
Playback order of MP3IWMAIAAC
files 20
About iPod ......................... 20
Maintenance ..........................20
Removing the unit. .....................
21
Specifications ......................... 21
Troubleshooting 22
Error displayslMessages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Support site
If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this
product, please visit the web site below:
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.sony.com/xplod
Provides information on:
•Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players
•Supported MP3IWMAlAAC files
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Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT) and CD-RlCD-RW
(MP3IWMAlAAC
files (page 19)).
Type of discs Label on the disc
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Resetting the unit
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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 (page 7) and press the
RESET button (page 8) with apointed object,
such as aball-point pen.
Note
Pressing the RESET button willerase the clocksetting
and some stored contents.
Canceling the DEMO mode
You can cancel the demonstration display which
appears during turning off.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until "DEMO" appears.
3Rotate the control dial to select
"DEMO-O
FF."
4Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
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Preparing the card remote
commander
Remove the insulation film.
Tip
For how to replace the battery, page 20.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a12-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until "CLOCK-ADJ" appears.
3Press (SEEK) +.
The hour indication flashes.
4Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press ( SEEK)
+/-.
5After setting the minute, press the
select button.
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press
( DSPL) again to return to the previous display.

Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
Caution alarm
If you tum the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alarm will sound for afew seconds.
The alarm will only sound if the built-in
amplifier is used.
1Press (OFF).
The unit is turned off.
2Press (OPEN).
The front panel is flipped down.
3Slide the front panel to the right, then
gently pull out the left end of the front
panel.
Notes
•Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel
and display window.
•Do not subjectthe frontpanel to heatlhigh
temperature
or moisture. Avoidleaving it in aparked
car or on adashboard/rear tray.
•Do not detach the front panelduring playback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data
may be damaged.
Attaching the front panel
Place the hole @ of the front panel onto the
spindle ®on the unit, then lightly push the left
side in.
Press
(r-;S~O:;:-;U"R~C'"E=--) on the unit (or insert adisc) to
operate the unit.
Note
Do not put anything on the innersurface of the front
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Location of controls and basic operations
This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations. For details, see
the respective pages.
The corresponding buttons on the card remote
commander control the same functions as those
on the unit.
[I] OFF button
To power off; stop the source.
[2] ~ (BACK) button page 10
To return to the previous display.
~ SOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
USB/AUX)*l.
@] ZAP button page 11
To enter ZAPPIN mode.
[ID Control dial/select button
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).
[ID Receptor for the card remote
commander
[1] Display window
[ID OPEN button page 7
[ID USB terminal page 12
To connect to the USB device.
[Q] SEEK +/- buttons
CDIUSB:
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again within
about 1second and hold); reverse/fast-
forward atrack (press and hold).
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
astation manually (press and hold).
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Card remote commander
RM-X151
Front panel removed
Main unit

Illl MODE button page 11, 14, 15
Press to: Select the radio band (FMlAM)*l/
select the play mode
of iPod.
Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger
control.
!l2I Q. (BROWSE) button page 10
To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.
~ BTMlCAT*2 button page 11
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
IHI Number buttons
CD/USB:
CD/(%): ALBUM -/+ (during MP3IWMN
AAC playback)
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
@: REP page 12, 13, 15
CD: SHUF page 12,13,15
®:DM+
Improves digitally compressed sound,
such as MP3.
To activate the DM+ function, set
"ON." To cancel, set "OFF."
@:PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
l1§I DSPl (display)/SCRl (scroll) button
page 12,13, 14,15
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
~ AUX input jack page 17
To connect aportable audio device.
IITl RESET button page 6
~ ~ (eject) button
To eject the disc.
~ Disc slot
To insert the disc.
The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/functions
from the unit. Remove the insulation film before
use (page 6).
P1D .. (~)/ .. (~) buttons
To control CD/radioIUSB, the same as
( SEEK) -/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
.....
II DSPl (display) button page 12,13,
14, 15
To change display items.
HI VOL (volume) +/- button
To adjust volume.
~ ATT(attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
gJ SEl (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
1m t (+)/. (-) buttons
To control CDIUSB, the same as CD/(%)
(ALBUM -/+) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
t •.
~ SCRl (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
PB Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
*1In the case of aCO changer, HO Radio tuner or
SATtuner beingconnected; when ( SOURCE) is
pressed, the connecteddevice ("HO," "XM"
or "SR'J
will appearin the display, depending on which
device is connected. Furthermore,
if ( MODE) is
pressed, you can switch the changer, HO Radio
tunerband or SATtunerband.
*2 When the SATtuneris connected.
Note
If the unitis turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote commander
unless
(SOURCE) on the unitis pressed, or adisc is
inserted to activate the unit first.

Searching by skip items
-Jump mode
When many items are in acategory, you can
search the desired item quickly.
1Press
(SEEK) +in Quick-BrowZer mode.
The following display appears.
Searching atrack by listening to
track passages -ZAPPIN
While playing back short track passages in aCD
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.
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~ 'I\4P
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oCurrent item number
eTotal item number in the current layer
Then the item name will appear.
2Rotate the control dial to select the desired
item,
or one near the desired item.
It skips in steps
of 10% of the total item
number.
3Press the control dial.
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 atrack.
To cancel Jump mode
Press ~ (BACK) or (SEEK) -.
Searching atrack by name
-Quick-BrawZer
You can search for atrack in aCD orUSB device
easily by category.
a. (BROWSE) Control dial
Searching for a track
1Press a. (BROWSE).
The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode,
and the list
of search categories appears.
2Rotate the control dial to select the
desired search category, then press it
to confirm.
_3Repeat step 2until the desired track is
selected.
Playback starts.
To return to the previous display
Press
~ (BACK).
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode
Press a. (BROWSE).
SEEK +/- ~ (BACK)
Note
When entering the Quick-BrowZermode, the repeat!
shuffle setting is canceled.
ZAP Control dial
~ (BACK)
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1Press (ZAP) during playback.
After "ZAPPIN" appears in the display,
playback starts from apassage
of the next
track.
The passage is played for the set time, then a
click sounds and the next passage starts.
Track
2Press the control dial or (ZAP) when a
track you want
to listen is played back.
The track that you select returns to normal
play mode from the beginning.
To search atrack by ZAPPIN mode again,
repeat steps Iand
2.
Tips
• You can select the playback time from about 6
seconds/9 seconds/3D seconds (page 17).
You
cannot select the passage of the track to playback.
•Press
(SEEK) -/+ orCD/® (ALBUM-/+) in
ZAPPIN mode
to skip atrack or album.
•
Pressing"!) (BACK) also confirms atrack to
playback.
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The part of each track to
playback in ZAPPIN mode.
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 PMl, PM2,
FM3, AM1or AM2.
2Press and hold (BTM) until "BTM"
flashes.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons.
Abeep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want
to store, press and hold a
number button (CD
to ®) until
"MEM" appears. _
Nots
If you try to store anotherstation on the same number
button, the previouslystoredstation will
be replaced.
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press anumber
button (CD
to ®).
Tuning automatically
1Selecttheband, 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).
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CD
Playing a disc
1Press (OPEN).
2Insert the disc (label side up).
3Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
Ejecting the disc
1Press (OPEN).
2 Press~.
The disc is ejected.
3Close the front panel.
Display items
eD3I
oSource
oTrack name*\ Disc/artist name*\ Artist
name*\ Album number*2, Album name*\
Track numberlElapsed playing time, Clock
*1The information of a CD TEXT, MP3IWMAlAAC is
displayed.
*2 Album numberis displayed only when the album is
changed.
To change display items 0, press (DSPl).
Tip
Displayed items will differ depending on the disc type,
recording format and settings.
USB devices
For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site.
Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.sony.com/xplod
•MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant
with the USB standard can be used.
•Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3),
WMA
(.wma) and AAC (.m4a).
•Backup
of data in aUSB device is
recommended.
Note
Connect the USB device afterstarting the engine.
Dependingon the USBdevice, malfunction or damage
mayoccur
if it is connectedbefore starting the engine.
Playing back a USB device
1Slide the USB cover.
2Connect the USB device to the USB
terminal.
When using acable, use the one supplied with
the USB device to connect.
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or
CD (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Select
4TRACK
4ALBUM*
SHUFALBUM*
SHUF DISC
To play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
album in random order.
disc in random order.
Playback starts.
If aUSB device is already connected, to start
playback, press
(SOURCE) repeatedly until
"USB" appears.
Press
(OFF) to stop playback.
*When an MP3IWMAlAAC is played.
To return to normal play mode, select "4 OFF'
12 or "SHUF OFF."

After 3seconds, the setting is complete.
To return to normal play mode, select "4 OFF"
or "SHUF OFF. "
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or m
(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
Removing the USB device
1Stop the USB device playback.
2Remove the USB device.
If you remove your USB device during
playback, data in the USB device may be
damaged.
Notes
•Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they
may fall down due to vibration, or cause aloose
connection.
•Do
not detach the frontpanelduringplayback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data
may be damaged.
•This unit cannot recognize USB devices via aUSB
hub.
Display items
Select
4TRACK
4ALBUM
SHUF ALBUM
SHUF DeVICE
To play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
album
in random order.
device in random order.
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eSource
eTrack name, Artist name, Album number,
Album name, Track numberlElapsed playing
time, Clock
To change display items e, press (DSPL).
Notes
•Displayeditems will differ, depending on the USB
device, recorded format
and settings. Fordetails,
visit the supportsite.
•The maximum
number of displayable data is as
follows.
-folders (albums): 128
-files (tracks)
per folder: sao
•Do notleave aUSB device in aparkedcar, as
malfunction may result.
•It may take time forplayback to begin, depending on
the amount of recorded data.
• DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not be
played.
•During playback
or fast-forward/reverse of aVBR
(Variable
Bit Rate) MP3IWMAlAAC file, elapsed
playing time
may notdisplay accurately.
•Playback
of the following MP3IWMAlAAC files is not
supported.
-Iossless compression
-copyright-protected
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iPod
For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see
"About iPod" on page 20
or visit the support site.
In these Operating Instructions, "iPod" is used as
ageneral reference for the iPod functions on the
iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by
the text
or illustrations.
Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.sony.com/xplod
Playing back iPod
Before connecting the iPod, tum down the
volume of the unit.
1Slide the USB cover.
2Connect the iPod to the USB terminal
via
the dock connector to USB cable.
The iPod will tum on automatically, and the
display will appear on the iPod screen as
below.*
Tip
We recommend the RC-1001P USB cable (not
supplied) to connect the dock connector.
The tracks on the iPod start playing
automatically from the point last played.
If an iPod is already connected, to start
playback press
(SOURCE) repeatedly until
"USB" appears. ("IPD" appears in the display
when iPod is recognized.)
* If the iPod was playedbackin the passengercontrol
last time, this will not appear.
3Press (MODE) to select the play mode.
The mode changes as follows:
RESUMING --+ ALBUM --+ TRACK --+
PODCAST* --+ GENRE --+ PLAYLIST
--+ ARTIST
*May not appeardepending on iPod setting.
4 Adjust the volume.
Press (OFF) to stop playback.
Removing the iPod
1Stop the iPod playback.
2Remove the iPod.
Notes
•Do not detach the front panel duringplayback of the
iPod, otherwise data may be damaged.
•This unit cannotrecognize iPod via aUSB hub.
Tips
•When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position,
and the unitis on, the iPod will be recharged.
•Ifthe iPod is disconnected during playback, "NO
DEV" appears in the display of the unit.
Resume mode .
When the iPod is connected to the dock
connector, the mode of this unit changes to
resume mode and playback starts in the mode set
by the iPod.
In resume mode, the following buttons do not
function.
- ® (REP)
- CD (SHUF)
Display items
ED3
eSource (iPod) indication
eTrack name, Artist name, Album name, Track
numberlElapsed playing time, Clock
To change display items
e, press ( DSPL).
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*May not appeardepending on iPod setting.
Setting the play mode
Skipping albums, podcasts, genres,
playlists and artists
1During playback, press (MODE).
The mode changes as follows:
ALBUM -+ TRACK -+ PODCAST* -+
GENRE -+ PLAYLIST -+ ARTIST
-
Operating an iPod directly
- Passenger control
You can operate an iPod connected to the dock
connector directly.
1During playback, press and hold
(MODE).
"MODE IPOD" appears and you will be able
to operate the iPod directly.
To change the display items
Press ( DSPL).
The display items change as follows:
Track name
-+ Artist name -+ Album name -+
MODE IPOD -+ Clock
To exit the passenger control
Press and hold (MODE).
Then "MODE AUDIO" will appear and the play
mode will change to "RESUMING."
Notes
•The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.
•Ifthis mode is canceled, the repeat setting will be
turnedoff.
CD/CD (ALBUM -/+)
[hold to desired point]
CD/CD (ALBUM-/+)
[press once for each]
Press To
Skip
continuously
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or
m(SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Skip
Tip
When albumlpodcastlgenre/artistlplaylistis changed,
its item numberappears momentarily.
Note
Some letters storedin iPod may not be displayed
correctly.
Select
e:: TRACK
e:: ALBUM
e:: PODCAST
e:: ARTIST
e:: PLAYLIST
e:: GENRE
To play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
podcast repeatedly.
artist repeatedly.
playlist repeatedly.
genre repeatedly.
SHUFALBUM album in random order.
SHUF PODCAST podcast in random order.
SHUF ARTIST artist in random order.
SHUF PLAYLIST playlist in random order.
SHUFGENRE
genre in random order.
SHUF DEVICE device in random order.
After 3seconds, the setting is complete.
To return to normal play mode, select "e:: OFF'
or "SHUF OFF."
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Other functions
Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
1Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
2Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
3Press ~(BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal play/reception mode.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
EQ3
Selects an equalizer curve from 7music types.
DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer)
Creates amore ambient sound field.
To select the DSO mode: "1," "2," "3" or "OFF."
The larger the number, the more enhanced the
effect.
LOW*l, MID*l, HI*l (page 16)
BAL (Balance)
Adjusts the sound balance between the left and
right speakers.
FAD (Fader)
Adjusts the relative level between the front and
rear speakers.
SUB (Subwoofer volume)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume.
AUX (AUX level)*2
Adjusts the volume level for each connected
auxiliary equipment: "+
18 dB"- "0 dB" - "-8
dB."
This setting negates the need to adjust the
volume level between sources.
*IWhen EQ3 is activated.
*2 When
AUX source is activated.
Customizing the equalizer curve
-EQ3
"CUSTOM" of EQ3 allows you to make your
own equalizer settings.
1Select asource, then press the select
button repeatedly to select "EQ3."
2Rotate the control dial to select
"CUSTOM."
Press the select button repeatedly
until "LOW," "MID" or "HI" appears.
4Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in 1dB steps,
from
-10 dB to +10 dB.
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Repeat steps 2and 3to adjust the equalizer
curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold the select button before the
setting is complete.
SPress ~ (BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal play/reception mode.
Tip
Otherequalizer types are also adjustable.
Adjusting setup items - SET
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
setting (example "ON" or "OFF").
4Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
Note
Displayeditems will differ, depending on the source
and setting.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 6)
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: "ON," "OFF."
AUX-A*l (AUX Audio)
Activates the AUX source display: "ON,"
"OFF' (page 17).
AUTO OFF
Shuts offautomatically after adesired time
when the unit is turned off: "NO," "30S
(seconds)," "30M (minutes)," "60M (minutes)."
DEMO (Demonstration)
Activates the demonstration:
"ON," "OFF."

DIMMER
Changes the display brightness.
-"AT": to dim the display automatically when
you
tum lights on. (Available only when the
illumination control lead is connected.)
-"ON": to dim the display.
-
"OFF': deactivate the dimmer.
CONTRAST
Adjusts the contrast of the display. The contrast
level is adjustable in 7steps.
IllUMI (lllumination)
Changes the illumination color: "ILLUMI-l,"
"ILLUMI-2."
M.DSPl (Motion Display)
Selects the Motion Display mode.
-"SA": to show moving patterns and spectrum
analyzer.
-"ON": to show moving patterns
-
"OFF': to deactivate the Motion Display.
A.SCRl (Auto Scroll)
Scrolls long items automatically: "ON," "OFF."
lOCAL (Local Seek Mode)
-"ON": to only tune into stations with stronger
signals.
-
"OFF': to tune normal reception.
MONO*2 (Monaural Mode)
Selects monaural reception mode to improve
poor
PM reception: "ON," "OFF."
ZAP.TIME (Zappin Time)
Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN
function.
-"ZAP.TIME-I (6 seconds)," "ZAP.TIME-2 (9
seconds)," "ZAP.TIME-3 (30 seconds)."
lPF (Low Pass Filter)
Selects the subwoofer cut-offfrequency: "OFF,"
"80Hz," "100Hz," "120Hz," "140Hz," "160Hz."
lPF NORMIREV (Low Pass Filter Normal/
Reverse)
Selects the phase when the
LPF is on: "NORM,"
"REV."
HPF (High Pass Filter)
Selects the front/rear speaker cut-offfrequency:
"OFF," "80Hz," "100Hz," "120Hz," "140Hz,"
"160Hz."
lOUD (Loudness)
Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low
volume levels: "ON,"
"OFF."
BTM (page 11)
*IWhen the unitis turned off.
*2 When
FM is received.
Using optional equipment
Auxiliary audio equipment
By connecting an optional portable audio device
to the AUX input
jack (stereo mini jack) on the
unit and then simply selecting the source, you
can listen on your car speakers. The volume level
is adjustable for any difference between the unit
and the portable audio device. Follow the
procedure below:
Connecting the portable audio
device
1Turn offthe portable audio device.
2Turn down the volume on the unit.
3Connect to the unit.
Connecting cord*
(not supplied)
*Be sure to use astraight type plug.
Adjust the volume level
Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected
audio device before playback.
1Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Press
(SOURCE) repeatedly until "AUX"
appears.
"AUX FRONT IN" appears.
3Start playback of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume.
4Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
SAdjust the input level (page 16).
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CD changer
Selecting the changer
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "CD"
appears.
2Press ("'='M-="'O=O=E="") repeatedly until the desired
changer appears.
Unit number
ED::!
Disc number
Playback starts.
Rotary commander RM-X4S
Attaching the label
Attach the indication label depending on how
you mount the rotary commander.
Location of controls
The corresponding buttons on the rotary
commander control the same functions as those
on this unit. An
Skipping albums and discs
1During playback, press fi/CD (ALBUM-I
+).
-
To skip
album
album
continuously
Press CD/CD (ALBUM -1+)
and release (hold for a
moment).
within 2seconds
of first
releasing.
SOURCE
MODE
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or ill
(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
discs
discs
continuously
Select
e; DISC
SHUF
CHANGER
repeatedly.
then, press again within 2
seconds and hold.
To play
disc repeatedly.
tracks in the changer in random
order.
•ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.
•PRESET/DISC control
CDIUSB: The same as fi/CD (ALBUM -1+)
on the unit (push in and rotate).
Radio: To receive stored stations (push in and
rotate).
•VOL (volume) control
The same as the control dial on the unit (rotate).
•SEEKIAMS control
The same as (SEEK) +1- on the unit (rotate, or
rotate and hold).
•DSPL (display) button
To change display items.
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To return to normal play mode, select "e; OFF"
or "SHUF OFF."

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Additional Information
Precautions
Notes on discs
•Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in acar
parked in direct sunlight.
•Before playing, wipe the discs
with acleaning cloth from the
center out.
Do not use solvents
such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available
cleaners.
•Discs that this unit
CANNOT play
-Discs with labels, stickers, or
sticky tape or paper attached. Doing so may
cause amalfunction, or may ruin the disc.
-Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star). Attempting to do so may damage
the unit.
- 8 cm (3
1/
4in) discs.
To maintain high sound quality
Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.
Moisture condensation
Should moisture condensation occur inside the unit,
remove the disc and wait for about an hour for
it to
dry out; otherwise the unit will not operate properly.
•Cool offthe unit beforehand
if your car has been
parked in direct sunlight.
•Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.
To decrease
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
the right hand side of the steering column, you
can reverse the operative direction.
1
While pushing the VOL control, press and
hold (SEL).
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of the controls is factory-
set as shown below.
Notes on CD-RlCD-RW discs
•The maximum number of: (CD-RlCD-RW only)
-folders (albums): 150 (including root folder)
-files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than 300
if folder/file names contain many characters)
-displayable characters for afolder/file name: 32
(Joliet)/64 (Romeo)
•
If the multi-session disc begins with aCD-DA
session, it is recognized as aCD-DA disc, and
other sessions are not played back.
•This unit
is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
DualDiscs and some
of the music discs encoded
with copyright protection technologies do not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
therefore, these discs may not be playable by this
unit.
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•Discs that this unit CANNOT play
-CD-RlCD-RW
of poor recording quality.
-CD-RlCD-RW recorded with an incompatible
recording device.
-CD-RlCD-RW which is finalized incorrectly.
-CD-RlCD-RW other than those recorded in
music CD format or MP3 format conforming to
IS09660 Level IlLevel 2, JolietIRomeo or
multi-session.
Playback order of MP3IWMAJAAC
files
Maintenance
Replacing the lithium battery of the
card remote commander
Under normal conditions, the battery will last
approximately 1year. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions
of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range
of the
card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace
the battery with anew CR2025 lithium battery. Use
of any other battery may present arisk of fire or
explosion.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
About iPod
This unit can be connected to the following iPods.
Update your iPod to the latest software before you
use
it.
-iPod nano 1st generation*
-iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum)
-iPod nano 3rd generation (video)
-iPod 5th generation (video)*
-iPod classic
-iPod touch
-iPhone
*When you connectiPod nano 1stgeneration or iPod
5th generation, Passenger control is notavailable.
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Fuse (10 A)
+side up
~~
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Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be
sure to use one matching the
amperage rating stated on the
original fuse.
If the fuse blows,
check the powerconnection and
replace the fuse.
If the fuse
blows again after replacement,
there may be an internal
malfunction. In such acase,
consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
WARNING
Battery
may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
Notes on the lithium battery
•Keep the lithium battery
out of the reach of children.
Should the batterybe swallowed, immediately
consultadoctor.
•Wipe the battery with a
dry cloth to assure a good
contact.
•Be sure to observe the correctpolarity when
installing the battery.
•Do
not holdthe battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise ashort-circuit mayoccur.
DFolder
(album)
~ MP3IWMAI
AAC file
(track)
MP3IWMAlAAC
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