Sony MDX-CA680X User manual

Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
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MDX-CA680X
MDX-CA680
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
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FM/MW/LW MiniDisc Player
FM / MW / LW
MiniDisc Player

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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony MiniDisc
Player. You can enjoy its various features even
more with:
•Optional CD/MD units (both changers and
players)*1.
•MDLP (MiniDisc Long Play) playback.
•CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD
TEXT disc*2is played on a connected optional
CD unit with the CD TEXT function).
•Optional controller accessories
Rotary commander RM-X4S
Card remote commander RM-X114
*1 This unit works with Sony products only.
*2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes
information such as the disc name, artist name,
and track names. This information is recorded on
the disc.

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Table of Contents
Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes on MDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Started
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
MD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Display items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Playing tracks repeatedly
—Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playing tracks in random order
—Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Labelling a CD
—Disc Memo* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Locating a disc by name
—List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting specific tracks for playback
—Bank* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
*Functions available with optional CD/MD unit
Radio
Storing stations automatically
—Best Tuning Memory (BTM) . . . . . . 13
Receiving the stored stations. . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 14
Tuning in a station through a list
—List-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RDS
Overview of RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Automatic retuning for best reception results
—AF function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Receiving traffic announcements
—TA/TP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Presetting RDS stations with AF and TA
setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Tuning in stations by programme type
—PTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the clock automatically
—CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Other Functions
Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 20
Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing the sound and display settings
—Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Selecting the sound position
—My Best sound Position (MBP) . . . . 22
Boosting the bass sound
—D-bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Additional Information
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Location of controls
Refer to the pages listed for details.
: During Playback : During radio reception : During menu mode
aVolume control dial 16
bMBP button 22
cZ(eject) button (located on the front side
of the unit, behind the front panel) 9
dSOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD)
button 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16
eDisplay window
fReceptor for the card remote
commander
gMENU button 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18,
21
hDISPLAY/PTY (display mode change/
programme type) button 9, 11, 15, 18
iSCROLL button 9
jOPEN button 7, 9
kLIST button
11
14
lD-BASS button 22
mRESET button (located on the front side of
the unit, behind the front panel) 7
nNumber buttons
(3) REP 10
(6) SHUF 10
13, 14, 16, 17
oMODE button
9, 11
13, 14, 16
pSOUND button 20, 22
qAF button 15, 17
rTA button 16, 17
sOFF (Stop/Power off) button*7, 9
tENTER button
11
14, 18
8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 21
*Warning when installing in a car without
an ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition switch
After turning off the ignition, be sure to press
(OFF) on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off the
clock display.
Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off
and this causes battery drain.
CD/MD RADIO MENU
MDX-CA680X/CA680
1
2
3
4
5
6
AF
TA
OFF
DS
MENU
LIST
SOUND ENTER
MBP
SOURCE
REP
SHUF
MODE
D–BASS
D
I
S
C
/
P
R
E
S
E
T
SEEKSEEK
DISPLAY
OPEN
PTY
SCROLL
CD/MD
RADIO
CD/MD
RADIO
CD/MD
RADIO
CD/MD
RADIO
MENU

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uDISC/PRESET buttons (+/–)
9, 11
13, 14, 18
8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 21
vSEEK buttons (–/+)
9
13, 14, 16
8, 10, 12, 18, 20, 21
The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
aDSPL button
bMENU button
cSOURCE button
dSEEK (</,) buttons
eSOUND button
fOFF button
gVOL (+/–) buttons
hMODE button
iLIST button
jDISC/PRESET(M/m) buttons
kENTER button
lATT button
Note
If the unit is turned off by pressing (OFF) for 2
seconds, it cannot be operated with the card remote
commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed,
or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.
Tip
Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details on
how to replace the batteries (page 23).
AF
TA
OFF
DS
MENU
LIST
SOUND ENTER
D
I
S
C
/
P
R
E
S
E
T
SEEKSEEK
DISPLAY
OPEN
SCROLL
PTY
(SEEK)
(–):to select
leftwards/.
(SEEK)
(+):to select
rightwards/>
(DISC/PRESET)
(+): to select upwards
In menu mode, the currently selectable button (s)
of these four are indicated with a “ M” in the display.
(DISC/PRESET)
(–): to select downwards
CD/MD
RADIO
MENU
CD/MD
RADIO
MENU
Card remote commander RM-X114
(optional)
DISC
–
ATTOFF
DSPL MODE
SOURCE
DISC
+
VOL
+
–
PRESET
+
SEEK
+
SEEK
–
PRESET –
SOUND
ENTER
MENU
LIST

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Precautions
•If your car was parked in direct sunlight, allow
the unit to cool off before operating it.
•Power aerials 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
condensation may occur inside the lenses and
display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit
will not operate properly. In such a case, remove
the disc and wait for about an hour until the
moisture has evaporated.
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit or discs.
Notes on MDs
•Do not open the shutter of the cartridge
to expose the MD. Close immediately if
the shutter opens.
•Never touch the surface of the disc inside.
•Do not subject the discs to heat/high
temperature. Avoid leaving them in parked cars
or on dashboards/rear trays.
Notes on attaching labels
To avoid MDs becoming stuck in the unit;
–Attach the label in a suitable position.
–Remove old labels before putting new ones on.
–Replace labels that are peeling away.
Cleaning
Wipe the surface of the cartridge from time to
time with a soft, dry cloth.

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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 ballpoint
pen.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
If you connect an optional amplifier and do not
use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be
deactivated.
1Press (OFF)*.
MD/CD playback or radio reception stops
(the key illumination and display remain on).
*If your car has no ACC position on the ignition
switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing
(OFF) for 2 seconds to avoid car battery drain.
2Press (OPEN), then slide the front
panel to the right, and gently pull out
the left end of the front panel.
Notes
•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.
•Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and its display window.
•Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in parked
cars or on dashboards/rear trays.
Tip
When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
RESET button
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2

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Attaching the front panel
Place hole Aof the front panel onto the spindle
Bon the unit, then lightly push the left side in.
Press (SOURCE) (or insert an MD) to operate
the unit.
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
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/PRESET) repeatedly until
“CLOCK”appears.
1Press (ENTER).
The hour indication flashes.
2Press either side of (DISC/PRESET)
to set the hour.
3Press the (+) side of (SEEK).
The minute indication flashes.
4Press either side of (DISC/PRESET)
to set the minute.
2Press (ENTER).
The clock starts. After the clock setting is
completed, the display returns to normal play
mode.
Tips
•You can set the clock automatically with the RDS
feature (page 18).
•When D.INFO mode is set to ON, the time is always
displayed (page 21).
x
A
B

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MD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
In addition to playing an MD with this unit, you
can also control external CD/MD units.
Note
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.
Playing a disc
(With this unit)
1Press (OPEN) and insert the disc
(labelled side up).
2Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “MD”appears to start playback.
Notes
•When the last track on the disc is over, playback
restarts from the first track of the disc.
•With optional unit connected, playback of the same
source will continue on to the optional CD/MD unit.
(With optional unit)
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD”or “MD.”
2Press (MODE) repeatedly until the
desired unit appears.
Playback starts.
Display items
When the disc/track changes, any prerecorded
title*1of the new disc/track is automatically
displayed (if the Auto Scroll function is set to
“ON,”names exceeding 8 characters will be
scrolled (page 21)).
*1 “NO NAME”indicates there is no Disc Memo (page
10) or prerecorded name to display.
*2 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.
To Press
Stop playback (OFF)
Eject the disc (OPEN) then Z
Skip tracks
–Automatic
Music Sensor
(SEEK) (./>)
[once for each track]
Fast-forward/
reverse
–Manual Search
(SEEK) (m/M)
[hold to desired point]
To Press
Skip discs
–Disc selection (DISC/PRESET) (+/–)
To Press
Switch display
item (DISPLAY/PTY)
Scroll display item (SCROLL)
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Displayable items
•Disc name*1/artist name*2
•Track title*1
MDLP display
LP2: LP2 playback
LP4: LP4 playback
Displayable items
•Music source
•Clock
•Function

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Notes
•Some characters cannot be displayed.
•For some CD TEXT discs with very many
characters, information may not scroll.
•This unit cannot display the artist name for each
track of a CD TEXT disc.
Tip
When Auto scroll is set to OFF and the disc/track
name is changed, the disc/track name does not scroll.
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
The disc in the main unit will repeat a track or
the entire disc when it reaches the end. For repeat
play, you can select:
•REP-1 —to repeat a track.
•REP-2* —to repeat a disc.
*Available only when one or more optional CD/MD
units are connected.
During playback, press (3) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
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*1—to play the tracks in the current
optional CD (MD) unit in random order.
•SHUF-ALL*2—to play all the tracks in all the
connected CD (MD) units (including this unit)
in random order.
*1 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD)
units are connected.
*2 Available only when one or more optional MD units,
or two or more optional CD units are connected.
During playback, press (6) (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select “SHUF-
OFF.”
Note
“SHUF-ALL”will not shuffle tracks between CD units
and MD units.
Labelling a CD
— Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the
CUSTOM FILE function)
You can label each disc with a custom name
(Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters
for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the
disc by name (page 11).
1Start playing the disc you want to
label.
2Press (MENU), then press either side
of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until
“NAMEEDIT”appears.
3Press (ENTER).
The unit will repeat the disc during the
labelling procedure.
4Enter the characters.
1Press the (+)*1side of
(DISC/PRESET) repeatedly to select
the desired character.
AtBtC... t0t1t2... t+t
–t*... t_*2tA
*1 For reverse order, press the (–) side of
(DISC/PRESET).
*2 (blank space)
2Press the (+) side of (SEEK) after
locating the desired character.
If you press the (–) side of (SEEK), you
can move back to the left.
3Repeat steps 1and 2to enter the
entire name.
5To return to normal CD play mode,
press (ENTER).

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Tips
•Simply overwrite or enter “_”to correct or erase a
name.
•There is another way to start labelling a CD: Press
(LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2
and 3. You can also complete the operation by
pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5.
•You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM
FILE function if that unit is connected along with a
CD unit that has the function. The Disc Memo will be
stored in the memory of the CD unit with the
CUSTOM FILE function.
Note
REP-1/shuffle play is suspended until the Name Edit is
complete.
Viewing the Disc Memo
As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes
priority over any original CD TEXT information.
Tip
To find out about other items that can be displayed,
see page 9.
Erasing the Disc Memo
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD.”
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
CD unit storing the Disc Memo.
3Press (MENU), then press either side
of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until
“NAME DEL”appears.
4Press (ENTER).
The stored names will appear in order from
the earliest entered.
5Press either side of (DISC/PRESET)
repeatedly to select the disc name you
want to erase.
The stored names will appear from the
earliest ones entered.
6Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase
other names.
7Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to normal CD play mode.
Notes
•When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased,
the original CD TEXT information is displayed.
•If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase,
try selecting a different CD unit in step 2.
Locating a disc by name
—List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT/
CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit)
You can use this function for discs that have been
assigned custom names*1or for CD TEXT
discs*2.
*1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you
assign a name for a CD (page 10) or an MD.
*2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when
you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD
TEXT function.
1Press (LIST).
The name assigned to the current disc appears
in the display.
2Press either side of (DISC/PRESET)
repeatedly until you find the desired
disc.
3Press (ENTER) to play the disc.
Note
Some letters cannot be displayed (exception: Disc
Memo).
To Press
View (DISPLAY/PTY) during CD/
CD TEXT disc playback

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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/PRESET) repeatedly until
“BANK SEL”appears.
3Press (ENTER).
4Label the tracks.
1Press either side of (SEEK)
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/PRESET)
repeatedly until “BANK-ON,”“BANK-
INV,”or “BANK-OFF”appears.
2Press the (+) side of (SEEK) repeatedly
until the desired setting appears.
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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Radio
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
Storing stations
automatically
—Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals within the selected band, and stores them
in the order of their frequency.
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press (MENU), then press either side
of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until
“BTM”appears.
4Press (ENTER).
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
•If only a few stations can be received due to weak
signals, some number buttons will retain their former
settings.
•When a number is indicated in the display, the unit
starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
Receiving the stored stations
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
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/PRESET) to receive the
stations in the order they are stored in the memory
(Preset Search function).
If preset tuning does not work
Press either side of (SEEK) to search
for the station (automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat until the desired station is
received.
Tips
•If automatic tuning stops too frequently, turn on the
Local Seek to limit seek to stations with stronger
signals (see “Changing the sound and display
settings”on page 21).
•If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK) to
locate the approximate frequency, then press
(SEEK) repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired
frequency (manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
Select monaural reception mode.
(see “Changing the sound and display
settings”on page 21). The sound improves,
but becomes monaural (“ST”disappears).

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Storing only the desired
stations
You can manually preset the desired stations on
any chosen number button.
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in
the station that you want to store.
4Press the desired number button ((1)
to (6)) for 2 seconds until “MEM”
appears.
The number button indication appears in the
display.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be erased.
Tuning in a station through a
list
—List-up
1During radio reception, press (LIST)
momentarily.
The frequency or the name assigned to the
station currently tuned in flashes.
2Press either side of (DISC/PRESET)
repeatedly until you find the desired
station.
3Press (ENTER) to tune in the desired
station.

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RDS
Overview of RDS
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio programme signal. For
example, one of the following will be displayed
upon receiving a station with RDS capability.
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:
•Automatic retuningof a programme, helpful
during long-distance drives. —AF tpage 15
•Receiving traffic announcements, even
when enjoying another programme/source. —
TA tpage 16
•Selecting stations by the type of programme
it broadcasts. —PTY tpage 17
•Automatic clock time setting. —CT tpage
18
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.
Automatic retuning for best
reception results
—AF function
The alternative frequencies (AF) function allows
the radio to always tune into the area’s strongest
signal for the station you are listening to.
1Select an FM station (page 13).
2Press (AF) repeatedly until “AF-ON”
appears.
The unit starts searching for an alternative
frequency with a stronger signal in the same
network.
If “NO AF”flashes, the currently tuned into
station does not have an alternative frequency.
Note
When there is no alternative frequency in the area or
when you do not need to search for one, turn the AF
function off by selecting “AF-OFF.”
To Press
Switch display
item (DISPLAY/PTY)
Displayable items
•Music source
•Clock
•Function
Displayable items
•Station name (frequency)
•Programme type
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Frequencies change automatically.
98.5 MHz
Station
102.5 MHz
96.0 MHz

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For stations without alternative
frequencies
Press either side of (SEEK) while the
station name is flashing (within 8
seconds).
The unit starts searching for another
frequency with the same PI (Programme
Identification) data (“PI SEEK”appears).
If the unit cannot find the same PI, the unit
returns to the previously selected frequency.
Staying with one regional programme
When AF function is on: this unit’s factory-set
setting restricts reception to a specific region, so
you won’t be switched to another regional station
with a stronger frequency.
If you leave this regional programme’s reception
area or would like to take advantage of the whole
AF function, select “REG-OFF”from the MENU
(page 21).
Note
This function does not work in the United Kingdom
and in some other areas.
Local Link function
(United Kingdom only)
This function enables you to select other local
stations in the area, even if they are not stored on
your number buttons.
1Press a number button ((1) to (6))
that has a local station stored on it.
2Within 5 seconds, press the number
button of the local station again.
3Repeat this procedure until the
desired local station is received.
Receiving traffic
announcements
—TA/TP
By activating the Traffic Announcement (TA)
and Traffic Programme (TP), you can
automatically tune in an FM station broadcasting
traffic announcements. These settings function
regardless of the current FM programme/source,
CD/MD; the unit switches back to the original
source when the bulletin is over.
Press (TA) repeatedly until “TA-ON”
appears.
The unit starts searching for traffic
information stations.
“TP”indicates reception of such stations, and
“TA”flashes during an actual traffic
announcement. The unit will continue
searching for stations available with TP if
“NO TP”is indicated.
To cancel all traffic announcements, select “TA-
OFF.”
Tip
You can also cancel the current announcement by
pressing (SOURCE) or (MODE).
Presetting the volume of traffic
announcements
You can preset the volume level of the traffic
announcements so you won’t miss hearing them.
1Turn the volume control dial to adjust
the desired volume level.
2Press (TA) for 2 seconds.
“TA”appears and the setting is stored.
Receiving emergency announcements
If either AF or TA is on, the unit will switch to
emergency announcements, if one comes in
while listening to an FM station or CD/MD.
To Press
Cancel current
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Presetting RDS stations with
AF and TA setting
When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores
each station’s AF/TA setting (on/off) as well as
its frequency. You can select a different setting
(for AF, TA, or both) for individual preset
stations, or the same setting for all preset
stations. If you preset stations with “AF-ON,”the
unit automatically stores stations with the
strongest radio signal.
Presetting the same setting for all
preset stations
1Select an FM band (page 13).
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/PRESET) repeatedly until
“BTM”appears.
4Press (ENTER) until “BTM”flashes.
Presetting different settings for each
preset station
1Select an FM band, and tune in the
desired station (page 14).
2Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select “AF-
ON”and/or “TA-ON.”
3Press the desired number button ((1)
to (6)) until “MEM”appears.
Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.
Tuning in stations by
programme type
—PTY
You can tune in a station by selecting the type of
programme you would like to listen to.
Note
You cannot use this function in some countries where
no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is available.
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
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1Press (DISPLAY/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 is not
received.
2Press (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until
the desired programme type appears.
The programme types appear in the order
shown in the table.
“- - - - - - - -”appears if the programme type
is not specified in the RDS data.
3Press (ENTER).
The unit starts searching for a station
broadcasting the selected programme type.
Setting the clock
automatically
—CT
The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS
transmission sets the clock automatically.
1During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press either side of
(DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until “CT-
OFF”appears.
2Press the (+) side of (SEEK) repeatedly
until “CT-ON”appears.
The clock is set.
3Press (ENTER) to return to the normal
display.
To cancel the CT function, select “CT-OFF”in
step 2.
Notes
•The CT function may not work even though an RDS
station is being received.
•There might be a difference between the time set by
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Other Functions
You can also control the unit (and optional CD/
MD units) with a rotary commander (optional).
Using the rotary commander
First, attach the appropriate label depending on
how you want to mount the rotary commander.
The rotary commander works by pressing
buttons and/or rotating controls.
By pressing buttons
*1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is
connected.
*2 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for 2
seconds to turn off the clock indication after turning
off the ignition.
By rotating the control
Rotate and release to:
–Skip tracks.
–Tune in stations automatically.
Rotate, hold, and release to:
–Fast-forward/reverse a track.
–Find a station manually.
By pushing in and rotating the control
Push in and rotate the control to:
–Receive preset stations.
–Change the disc*.
*When an optional CD/MD unit is connected.
Press To
(SOURCE) Change source
(radio/CD*1/MD)
(MODE) Change operation (radio band/CD*1unit/MD
unit)
(ATT) Attenuate sound
(OFF)*2Stop playback or radio
reception
(SOUND) Adjust the sound menu
(DSPL) Change the display item
SOUND
DSPL
MODE
SOUND
DSPL
MODE
OFF
Rotate the VOL control
to adjust the volume.
(SOURCE)
(SOUND)
(ATT)
(MODE)
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SEEK/AMS
control
PRESET/DISC
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Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of controls is factory-set
as shown below.
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
the right hand side of the steering column, you
can reverse the operative direction.
Press (SOUND) for 2 seconds while
pushing the VOL control.
Tip
You can also change the operative direction of these
controls with the unit (see “Changing the sound and
display settings”on page 21).
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and
fader.
The bass and treble levels can be stored
independently for each source.
1Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
Each time you press (SOUND), the item
changes as follows:
BAS (bass) tTRE (treble) tBAL
(left-right) t FAD (front-rear)
2Adjust the selected item by pressing
either side of (SEEK).
When adjusting with the rotary commander,
press (SOUND) and rotate the VOL control.
Note
Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.
Quickly attenuating the
sound
(With the rotary commander or the card
remote commander)
Press (ATT) on the rotary commander
or card remote commander.
After “ATT-ON”momentarily appears, the
“ATT”appears in the display.
To restore the previous volume level, press
(ATT) again.
Tip
When the interface cable of a car telephone is
connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the
volume automatically when a telephone call comes in
(Telephone ATT function).
To increase
To decrease