Sony MDX-CA580 User manual

Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
Istruzioni per l’uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
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FM/MW/LW
MiniDisc Player
3-227-787-11 (1)
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MDX-CA580
FM/MW/LW MiniDisc Player

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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing the Sony MiniDisc
Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of
features using the following controller
accessories:
Optional accessories
Rotary commander RM-X4S
Card remote commander RM-X91
In addition to the MD playback and radio
operations, you can expand your system by
connecting optional CD/MD units*1.
When you operate this unit or a connected
optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function,
the CD TEXT information will appear in the
display when you playback a CD TEXT disc*2.
*1You can connect MD changers, CD changers, MD
players, or CD players.
*2A 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.
Precautions
• If your car was parked in direct sunlight
resulting in a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car, allow the unit to
cool off before operating it.
• If no power is being supplied to the unit,
check the connections first. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.
•If your car is equipped with a power aerial, it
will extend automatically while the unit is
operating.
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 may condense on the lenses inside
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 quality sound
If you have drink holders near your audio
equipment, be careful not to splash juice or
other soft drinks onto the unit and MD. Sugary
residues on the unit or MD may contaminate
the lenses inside the unit, reduce the sound
quality, or prevent sound reproduction
altogether.

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Notes on MDs
Since the disc itself is housed in a cartridge,
free from accidental contact with your fingers
and dust, MDs can withstand a certain degree
of the rough handling. However, dirt or dust
on the surface of the cartridge or a warped
cartridge may cause a malfunction. Observe
the following for best results.
Never touch the surface of the disc itself by
deliberately opening the shutter on the
cartridge.
When you eject the MD, the shutter may be
open. In such a case, close the shutter
immediately.
Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air-ducts. Do not leave
it in a car parked in direct sunlight where there
can be a considerable rise in temperature.
Make sure the MD is not left on the dashboard
or rear tray of a car, etc. where the temperature
can also be excessive.
Notes on attaching labels
Be sure to attach labels on cartridges correctly,
as failing to do so may cause the MD to
become stuck in the unit.
•Attach the label in a suitable position.
•Remove old labels before putting new ones
on.
•Replace labels that are beginning to peel
away from the MD.
Cleaning
Wipe the surface of the cartridge from time to
time with a soft dry cloth.

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Table of Contents
Location of controls ............................................. 5
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................. 7
Detaching the front panel ................................... 7
Turning the unit on/off ....................................... 8
How to use the menu .......................................... 8
Setting the clock ................................................... 8
MD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Listening to an MD .............................................. 9
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play ............................................... 11
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play ............................................... 11
Labelling a CD
— Disc Memo*.............................................. 12
Locating a disc by name
— List-up* ..................................................... 13
Selecting specific tracks for playback
— Bank* ......................................................... 14
*Functions available with optional CD/MD unit
Radio
Memorising stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)................... 15
Memorising only the desired stations............. 15
Receiving the memorised stations ................... 16
RDS
Overview of the RDS function ......................... 17
Displaying the station name............................. 17
Retuning the same programme automatically
— Alternative Frequencies (AF) ................. 17
Listening to traffic announcements ................. 18
Presetting the RDS stations with
the AF and TA data....................................... 19
Locating a station by programme type ........... 20
Setting the clock automatically ........................ 21
Other Functions
Labelling the rotary commander ..................... 21
Using the rotary commander ........................... 22
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 23
Attenuating the sound ...................................... 24
Changing the sound and display settings ...... 24
Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass ........................................................ 25
Additional Information
Maintenance........................................................ 25
Dismounting the unit ........................................ 27
Specifications ...................................................... 28
Troubleshooting guide ...................................... 29

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Location of controls
Refer to the pages listed for details.
1Volume control dial 19
2MENU button 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
18, 19, 21, 24
3DISC/PRST +/– (cursor up/down) buttons
8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24
During CD/MD playback:
Disc change 10, 13
During radio reception:
Preset stations select 16
4 Z(eject) button (located on the front
side of the unit behind the front panel)
9
5DSPL/PTY (display mode change/
programme type) button 9, 10, 12, 17,
20
6LIST button 12
List-up 13
7SOURCE (TUNER/CD/MD) button
8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 19
8Display window
9OPEN button 7, 9, 26
q; D-BASS button 25
qa SOUND button 23
qs Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit behind the front panel) 7
qd OFF button*7, 8, 9
qf SEEK/AMS –/+ (cursor left/right) buttons
8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24
Automatic Music Sensor 10, 14
Manual Search 10
Seek 15, 16, 18
qg ENTER button 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
18, 19, 20, 21, 24
qh MODE button 19
During CD or MD playback:
CD/MD unit select 9, 13
During radio reception:
BAND select 15, 16
qj Receptor for the card remote
commander
qk Number buttons
During radio reception:
Preset number select 15, 16, 18, 19
During CD/MD playback:
(1) REP 11
(2) SHUF 11
ql AF button 17, 18, 19
w; TA button 18, 19
*Warning when installing in a car
without ACC (accessory) position on
the ignition key switch
Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for two
seconds to turn off the clock display after
turning off the engine.
When you press (OFF) only momentarily,
the clock display does not turn off and this
causes battery wear.
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Location of controls
Card remote commander RM-X91 (optional)
The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
1OFF button
2MENU button
3SOURCE button
4SEEK/AMS buttons
5SOUND button
6DSPL (DSPL/PTY) button
7ATT button
8LIST button
9DISC/PRST buttons
q; ENTER button
qa MODE button
qs VOL buttons
Notes
• A unit turned off by pressing (OFF) for 2 seconds 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.
• Do not leave the card remote commander where it can be exposed to direct sunlight such as on a
dashboard or the steering wheel, etc. The card remote commander may be deformed by the heat.
• The MiniDisc recorder may not operate properly with the card remote commander in direct sunlight. In
such a case, hold the card remote commander close to the unit’s receptor.
OFF
SEEK SEEK
OPEN/CLOSE
MENU LIST
SOUND ENTER
DISC
DISC
SOURCE
DSPL MODE
VOLATT

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Attaching the front panel
Place the hole Ain the front panel onto the
spindle Bon the unit as illustrated, then push
the left side in.
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Notes
• Be careful not to attach the front panel upside
down.
•Do not press the front panel too hard against the
unit when attaching it.
•Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure
on the display window of the front panel.
•Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight
or heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not
leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the
dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or
where there may be a considerable rise in
temperature.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
If you connect an optional power amplifier and
do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep
sound will be deactivated.
Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time or
after replacing the car battery, you must reset
the unit.
Remove the front panel and press the reset
button with a pointed object, such as a ball-
point pen.
Reset button
Note
Pressing the reset button will erase the clock
setting and some memorised functions.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
1Press (OFF).
2Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel
to the right side, and pull out the left
side of the front panel.
Notes
• Do not put anything on the inner surface of the
front panel.
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it
from the unit.
•If you detach the panel while the unit is still
turned on, the power will turn off automatically
to prevent the speakers from being damaged.
•When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
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B

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Turning the unit on/off
Turning on the unit
Press (SOURCE) or insert an MD in the unit.
For details on operation, refer to page 9 (MD/
CD) and page 15 (radio).
Turning off the unit
Press (OFF) to stop MD/CD playback or radio
reception (the key illumination and display
remain on).
Press (OFF) for two seconds to completely
turn the unit off.
Note
If your car has no ACC position on the ignition key
switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing
(OFF) for two seconds to avoid car battery wear.
How to use the menu
This unit is operated by selecting items from a
menu.
To select, first enter the menu mode and
choose up/down ((+)/(–) of (DISC/PRST)), or
choose left/right ((–)/(+) of (SEEK/AMS)).
(DISC/PRST)
SOURCE
(SEEK/AMS)
SOURCE
(+): to select upwards
(–): to select downwards
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1Press (MENU), then press either side of
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “CLOCK”
appears.
1Press (ENTER).
The hour indication flashes.
2Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to set
the hour.
3Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS).
The minute indication flashes.
4Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to set
the minute.
2Press (ENTER).
The clock starts.
After the clock setting is completed, the
display returns to normal play mode.
Tip
You can set the clock automatically with the RDS
feature (see page 17).
Note
When the D.INFO mode is set to ON, the time is
always displayed, provided that the M.DSPL is set
to OFF (page 24).
(–): to select
leftwards (+): to select rightwards
Note
In Menu mode the “v” in the left of the display
indicates the selectable buttons of (DISC/PRST)
and (SEEK/AMS).

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MD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
In addition to playing an MD with this unit
alone, you can also control external CD/MD
units.
If you connect an optional CD unit with the
CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information
will appear in the display when you play a CD
TEXT disc.
Listening to an MD
(with this unit only)
1Press (OPEN) and insert the MD.
Labelled side up
2Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
If an MD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “MD” appears to start
playback.
The title of the MD*and the track title will
appear in the display window, then the
playing time will appear.
MD indication
*Only if these titles are prerecorded on the MD.
Elapsed playing timeTrack number
When the last track on the MD is
over
The track number indication returns to “1,”
and playback restarts from the first track of the
MD.
To Press
Stop playback (OFF)
Eject the MD (OPEN) then Z
Playing a CD or MD
(with an optional CD/MD unit)
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD“ or “MD.“
2Press (MODE) until the desired unit
appears.
CD/MD playback starts.
All the discs in the current CD/MD unit is
played from the top.
Changing the display item
Each time you press (DSPL/PTY) during MD,
CD, or CD TEXT disc playback, the item
changes as follows:
V
Disc number*1/Track number/
Elapsed playback time
V
Disc name*2/Artist name*3
V
Track name*4
V
FM1 frequency or station name*5
*1While an optional CD/MD unit is connected.
*2If you have not labelled the CD or CD TEXT disc
(“Labelling a CD” on page 12), or if there is no
disc name prerecorded on the MD, “DISC“ and
“NO NAME” appear in the display.
*3If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist name
appears in the display after the disc name. (Only
for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.)
*4If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is not
prerecorded, “TRACK“ and “NO NAME” appear
in the display.
*5While the AF/TA function is activated.
Z

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After you select the desired item, the display
will automatically change to the Motion
Display mode after a few seconds.
In the Motion Display mode, all the items are
scrolled in the display one by one in order.
Note
If you use personalised labels, they will always
take priority over the original CD TEXT
information when such information is
displayed.
Tip
The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See
“Changing the sound and display settings” on
page 24).
Automatically scrolling a disc name
— Auto Scroll
If the disc name, artist name, or track name on
an MD or a CD TEXT disc exceeds 8 characters
and the Auto Scroll function is on, information
automatically scrolls across the display as
follows:
• The disc name appears when the disc has
changed (if the disc name is selected as the
display item).
• The track name appears when the track has
changed (if the track name is selected as the
display item).
• The disc or track name appears depending on
the setting when you press (SOURCE) to select
an MD or CD TEXT disc.
If you press (DSPL/PTY) to change the display
item, the disc or track name of the MD or CD
TEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether
you set the function on or off.
1During playback, press (MENU).
2Press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly until “A.SCRL-OFF” appears.
3Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
“A.SCRL-ON.”
4Press (ENTER).
To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.SCRL-OFF” in
step 3.
Note
For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters,
the following cases may happen:
— Some of the characters are not displayed.
— Auto Scroll does not work.
Locating a specific track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) momentarily for each track
you want to skip.
SOURCE
Locating a specific point in a track
— Manual Search
During playback, press and hold either
side of (SEEK/AMS). Release when you
have found the desired point.
SOURCE
Note
If “ ” or “ ” appears in the
display, you have reached the beginning or the
end of the disc and you cannot go any further.
Locating a disc
— Disc Selection
When an optional CD/MD unit is
connected, press either side of
(DISC/PRST) to select the desired disc.
The desired disc in the current optional
CD/MD unit begins playback.
To locate
preceding
tracks
To locate
succeeding
tracks
To search
forward
To search
backward

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LIST
DSPL
PTY
ENTER
1 2 3 4 56
- SEEK/AMS
REP SHUF
MODE
LIST
DSPL
PTY
ENTER
1 2 3 4 56
- SEEK/AMS
REP SHUF
MODE
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
The MD in the main unit will automatically
repeat itself when it reaches the end. As repeat
play, you can select:
•REP-1 — to repeat a track.
•REP-2 — to repeat a disc in the optional CD/
MD unit.
During playback, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
BREP-1 BREP-2*
REP-OFF b
*“REP-2” is only available when you connect
one or more optional MD units, or when you
connect two or more optional CD units.
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select “REP-
OFF”.
Playing tracks in random
order — Shuffle Play
You can select:
•SHUF-1 — to play the tracks on the current
disc in random order.
•SHUF-2 — to play the tracks in the current
optional CD/MD unit in random order.
•SHUF-ALL — to play all the tracks in all the
optional CD/MD units in random order.
During playback, press (2) (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
BSHUF-1 BSHUF-2*BSHUF-ALL*
SHUF-OFF b
*“SHUF-2” and “SHUF-ALL” are only available
when you connect one or more optional MD
units, or when you connect two or more
optional CD units.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select “SHUF-
OFF”.

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Labelling a CD — Disc Memo
(For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE
function)
You can label each disc with a personalised
name. You can enter up to eight characters for
a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the
disc by name (page 13) and select the specific
tracks for playback (page 14).
1Start playing the disc you want to label.
2Press (MENU), then press either side of
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until ”NAME
EDIT” appears.
3Press (ENTER).
Name edit mode
The unit will repeat the disc during the
labelling procedure.
4Enter the characters.
1Press the (+) side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly to select the desired
characters.
(A tB tC t··· Z t0 t1 t2 t
··· 9 t+ t– t*t/ t\ t> t<
t. t_ )
If you press the (–) side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly, the characters will appear in
reverse order.
If you want to put a blank space
between characters, select “_” (under-
bar).
2Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) after
locating the desired character.
The next character flashes.
If you press the (–) side of (SEEK/AMS),
the previous character flashes.
3Repeat steps 1and 2to enter the
entire name.
5To return to normal CD play mode, press
(ENTER).
Tips
• To erase or correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar)
for each character.
• There is another way to start labelling a CD. Press
(LIST) for two seconds instead of steps 2 and 3.
You can also complete the operation by pressing
(LIST) for two 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 name
will be stored in the memory of the CD unit with
the CUSTOM FILE function.
Displaying the disc memo
Press (DSPL/PTY) during CD or CD TEXT
disc playback.
Each time you press (DSPL/PTY) during CD
or CD TEXT disc playback, the item
changes as follows:
V
Disc number*1/Track number/
Elapsed playback time
V
Disc memo name
V
Track name*2
V
FM1 frequency or station name*3
*1While an optional CD unit is connected.
*2If you connect an optional CD unit with the
CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information
will appear in the display when you play a
CD TEXT disc.
*3While the AF/TA function is activated.

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Erasing the disc memo
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD.“
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD
unit with the CUSTOM FILE function.
3Press (MENU), then press either side of
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NAME
DEL” appears.
4Press (ENTER).
5Press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly to select the disc name you
want to erase.
6Press (ENTER) for two 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
• To erase the disc memo, play a CD on the CD unit
in which the disc memo you want to erase is
stored.
• When a personalised label for a CD TEXT disc is
erased, the original CD TEXT information will
appear on the display.
Locating a disc by name
— List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT
function/CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD
unit)
You can use this function for discs that have
been assigned custom names or for CD TEXT
discs.
You can locate the disc by
— its custom name: when you assign a name
for a CD or an MD using a CD unit with the
CUSTOM FILE function or an MD unit.
(For information on disc names, see
“Labelling a CD” on page 12).
— 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.
When you assign a disc memo name to a
CD TEXT disc, it takes priority over the
original CD TEXT information.
2Press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly until you find the desired
disc.
3Press (ENTER) to play the disc.
Notes
• When using the card remote commander, press
(LIST) to return to normal play mode. When
operating just by the unit’s button, the display
returns to normal play mode after 5 seconds.
• The track names are not displayed during MD or
CD TEXT disc playback.
• If there are no discs in the CD/MD unit, “NO
DISC” appears in the display.
• If a disc has not been assigned a custom name,
“********” appears on the display.
• Some letters cannot be displayed during MD or
CD TEXT disc playback.
• If the disc information has not been read yet by
the unit, “NOT READ” is displayed.

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Selecting specific tracks
for playback
— Bank
(For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE
function)
If you label the disc, you can set the unit to
skip or play the tracks of your choice.
1Start playing the disc you want to label.
2Press (MENU), then press either side of
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “BANK SEL”
appears.
3Press (ENTER).
Bank edit mode
4Label the tracks.
1Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly to select the track you want
to label.
2Press (ENTER) repeatedly to select
“PLAY” or “SKIP.”
5Repeat step 4 to set “PLAY” or “SKIP” for
all the tracks.
6Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to normal CD play mode.
Notes
• You can set “PLAY” and “SKIP” for up to 24
tracks.
• You cannot set “SKIP” for all the tracks on a CD.
Playing specific tracks only
You can select:
•“BANK-ON” — to play the tracks with the
“PLAY” setting.
•“BANK-INV” (Inverse) — to play the tracks
with the “SKIP” setting.
1During playback, press (MENU), then
press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly until “BANK-ON,” “BANK-
INV,” or “BANK-OFF” appears.
2Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
BBANK-ON BBANK-INV
BANK-OFF b
3Press (ENTER).
Playback starts from the track following the
current one.
To return to normal play mode, select “BANK-
OFF” in step 2.

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Memorising only the
desired stations
You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for
FM1, FM2, and FM3), up to 6 MW stations,
and up to 6 LW stations in the order of your
choice.
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune
in the station that you want to store on
the number button.
4Press the desired number button ((1) to
(6)) for two 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.
Radio
Memorising stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals and memorises them in the order of
their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations
on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
Each time you press (SOURCE), the source
changes as follows:
BTuner BCD*BMD
*If the corresponding optional equipment is
not connected, this item will not appear.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
Each time you press (MODE), the band
changes as follows:
BFM1 BFM2 BFM3
LW bMW b
3Press (MENU), then press either side of
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “BTM”
appears.
4Press (ENTER).
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
•The unit does not store stations with weak
signals. If only a few stations can be received,
some number buttons will retain their former
setting.
•When a number is indicated in the display, the
unit starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
•If an MD is not in the unit, only the tuner band
appears even if you press (SOURCE).

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If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
1During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly until “MONO-OFF” appears.
2Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until
“MONO-ON“ appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
3Press (ENTER).
To return to normal mode, select
“MONO-OFF” in step 2.
Receiving the memorised
stations
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on
which the desired station is stored.
Tip
Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to receive the
stations in the order they are stored in the
memory (Preset Search Function).
If you cannot tune in a preset
station
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search
for the station (automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
Note
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
(MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly until “LOCAL” (local seek mode) is
displayed. Then press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to
select “LOCAL-ON.” Press (ENTER).
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will
be tuned in.
Tips
• When you select the “LOCAL-ON” setting,
“L.SEEK” appears while the unit is searching for
a station.
• If you know the frequency of the station you
want to listen to, press and hold either side of
(SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears
(manual tuning).

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RDS
Overview of the RDS
function
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows FM stations to send
additional digital information along with the
regular radio programme signal. Your car
stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are
just a few: retuning the same programme
automatically, listening to traffic
announcements, and locating a station by
programme type.
Notes
• Depending on the country or region, not all of
the RDS functions are available.
• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength
is weak or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.
Displaying the station
name
The name of the current station lights up in the
display.
Select an FM station (page 16).
When you tune in an FM station that
transmits RDS data, the station name
appears in the display.
Note
The “*” indication means that an RDS station is
being received.
Changing the displayed item
Each time you press (DSPL/PTY), the item
changes as follows:
Station Name (Frequency) yPTY data
After you select the desired item, the display
will automatically change to the Motion
Display mode after a few seconds.
In the Motion Display mode, all the items are
scrolled in the display one by one in order.
Tip
The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See
“Changing the sound and display settings” on
page 24.)
Note
“NO NAME” appears if the received station does
not transmit RDS data.
Retuning the same
programme automatically
— Alternative Frequencies (AF)
The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function
automatically selects and retunes the station
with the strongest signal in a network. By
using this function, you can continuously
listen to the same programme during a long-
distance drive without having to retune the
station manually.
1Select an FM station (page 16).
2Press (AF) repeatedly until “AF-ON”
appears.
The unit starts searching for an alternative
station with a stronger signal in the same
network.
Station
98.5MHz
102.5MHz
96.0MHz
Frequencies change automatically.

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Local link function
(United Kingdom only)
The Local Link function lets you select other
local stations in the area, even if they are not
stored on your number buttons.
1Press a number button that has a local
station stored on it.
2Within five seconds, press the number
button of the local station again.
3Repeat this procedure until the desired
local station is received.
Listening to traffic
announcements
The Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic
Programme (TP) data lets you automatically
tune in an FM station that is broadcasting
traffic announcements even if you are listening
to other programme sources.
Press (TA) repeatedly until “TA-ON”
appears.
The unit starts searching for traffic
information stations. “TP” appears in the
display when the unit finds a station
broadcasting traffic announcements.
When the traffic announcement starts,
“TA” flashes. The flashing stops when the
traffic announcement is over.
Tip
If the traffic announcement starts while you are
listening to another programme source, the unit
automatically switches to the announcement and
goes back to the original source when the
announcement is over.
Notes
• When there is no alternative station in the area
and you do not need to search for an alternative
station, turn the AF function off by pressing
(AF) repeatedly until “AF-OFF” appears.
• When “NO AF” and the station name flash
alternately, it means that the unit cannot find an
alternative station in the network.
• If the station name starts flashing after selecting
a station with the AF function on, this indicates
that no alternative frequency is available. Press
either side of (SEEK/AMS) while the station name
is flashing (within eight seconds). The unit starts
searching for another frequency with the same PI
(Programme Identification) data (“PI SEEK”
appears and no sound is heard). If the unit
cannot find another frequency, “NO PI” appears,
and the unit returns to the previously selected
frequency.
Listening to a regional programme
The “REG-ON” (regional on) function lets you
stay tuned to a regional programme without
being switched to another regional station.
(Note that you must turn the AF function on.)
The unit is factory preset to “REG-ON,” but if
you want to turn off the function, do the
following.
1During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly until “REG” appears.
2Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until
“REG-OFF” appears.
3Press (ENTER).
Note that selecting “REG-OFF” might cause
the unit to switch to another regional
station within the same network.
To return to regional on, select “REG-ON” in
step 2.
Note
This function does not work in the United
Kingdom and in some other areas.

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Notes
• “NO TP” flashes for five seconds if the received
station does not broadcast traffic
announcements. Then, the unit starts searching
for a station that broadcasts it.
• When “EON” appears with “TP” in the display,
the current station makes use of broadcast traffic
announcement of other stations in the same
network.
To cancel the current traffic
announcement
Press (TA), (SOURCE) or (MODE).
To cancel all traffic announcements, turn off
the function by pressing (TA) until “TA-
OFF” appears.
Presetting the volume of traffic
announcements
You can preset the volume level of the traffic
announcements beforehand so you won’t miss
the announcement. When a traffic
announcement starts, the volume will be
automatically adjusted to the preset level.
1Turn the volume control dial to adjust
the desired volume level.
2Press (TA) for two seconds.
“TA” appears and the setting is stored.
Receiving emergency
announcements
If an emergency announcement comes in while
you are listening to the radio, the programme
will be automatically switched to it. If you are
listening to a source other than the radio, the
emergency announcements will be heard if
you set AF or TA to ON. The unit will then
automatically switch to these announcements
no matter which source you are listening to at
the time.
Presetting the RDS
stations with the AF and
TA data
When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores
each station’s data as well as its frequency, so
you don’t have to turn on the AF or TA
function every time you tune in the preset
station. You can select a different setting (AF,
TA, or both) for individual preset stations, or
the same setting for all preset stations.
Presetting the same setting for all
preset stations
1Select an FM band (page 15).
2Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select “AF-ON”
and/or “TA-ON.”
Note that selecting “AF-OFF” or “TA-OFF”
stores not only RDS stations, but also
non-RDS stations.
3Press (MENU), then press either side of
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “BTM”
appears.
4Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until
“BTM” flashes.
5Press (ENTER).
Presetting different settings for
each preset station
1Select an FM band, and tune in the
desired station (page 16).
2Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select “AF-ON”
and/or “TA-ON.”
3Press the desired number button until
“MEM” appears.
Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.

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1Press (DSPL/PTY) during FM reception
until “PTY” appears.
The current programme type name appears
if the station is transmitting the PTY data.
“- - - - -” appears if the received station is
not an RDS station, or if the RDS data has
not been received.
2Press (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until the
desired programme type appears.
The programme types appear in the order
shown in the above table. Note that you
cannot select “NONE” (Not specified) for
searching.
3Press (ENTER).
The unit starts searching for a station
broadcasting the selected programme type.
Locating a station by
programme type
You can locate the station you want by
selecting one of the programme types shown
below.
Programme types Display
News NEWS
Current Affairs AFFAIRS
Information INFO
Sports SPORT
Education EDUCATE
Drama DRAMA
Culture CULTURE
Science SCIENCE
Varied VARIED
Popular Music POP M
Rock Music ROCK M
Easy Listening EASY M
Light Classical LIGHT M
Classical CLASSICS
Other Music Type OTHER M
Weather WEATHER
Finance FINANCE
Children’s Programmes CHILDREN
Social Affairs SOCIAL A
Religion RELIGION
Phone In PHONE IN
Travel TRAVEL
Leisure LEISURE
Jazz Music JAZZ
Country Music COUNTRY
National Music NATION M
Oldies Music OLDIES
Folk Music FOLK M
Documentary DOCUMENT
Not specified NONE
Note
You cannot use this function in some countries
where no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is
available.