Sony WX-GT78UI User manual

©2008 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6.
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4-132-824-11 (1)
WX-GT78UI WX-GT78UIM
WX-GT77UI
FM/AM 2DIN
Compact Disc Player

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ZAPPIN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
Windows Media, and the
Windows logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS 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 a license 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. A list 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.

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Note on the lithium battery
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 18).
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
each time you turn the ignition off.

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Card remote commander RM-X151 . . . . . . 10
Searching for a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Searching a track by name
— Quick-BrowZer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Searching a track by listening to track passages
— ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 12
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CD
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
USB devices
Playing back a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
iPod
Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Operating an iPod directly
— Passenger control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Other functions
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 17
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CD changer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC
files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Support site
If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this
product, please visit the web site below:
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/
Provides information on:
• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players
• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files

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Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC
files (page 21)).
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, or
after replacing the car battery or changing the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Press the RESET button (page 8) with a pointed
object, such as a ball-point pen.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
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-OFF.”
4Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
Preparing the card remote
commander
Remove the insulation film.
Tip
For how to replace the battery, page 22.
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
MP3
WMA
AAC

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Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-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.

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Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit
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.
AALBM/PRESET +/– buttons
CD/USB (during MP3/WMA/AAC
playback):
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
Radio:
To receive preset stations.
BZ (eject) button
To eject the disc.
CControl dial/select button
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).
D(BROWSE) button page 11
To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.
ESOURCE (SRC) button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
USB/AUX)*.
FMODE button page 12, 15, 16
Press to: Select the radio band (FM/AM)*/
select the play mode of iPod.
Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger
control.
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GDSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 12, 13, 15
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
HDisplay window
IDisc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
JOFF button
To power off; stop the source.
KSEEK –/+ buttons
CD/USB:
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again within
about 1 second and hold); reverse/fast-
forward a track (press and hold).
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
a station manually (press and hold).
LAUX input jack page 19
To connect a portable audio device.
MReceptor for the card remote
commander
N(BACK) button page 11
To return to the previous display.
ORESET button page 6
PZAP button page 11
To enter ZAPPIN™ mode.
QEQ3 (equalizer) button page 17
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD,
VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,
GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).
RBTM button page 12
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
SNumber buttons
CD/USB:
(3): REP page 12, 14, 16
(4): SHUF page 12, 14, 16
(5): DM+
Improves digitally compressed sound,
such as MP3.
To activate the DM+ function, set
“ON.” To cancel, set “OFF.”
(6): PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
*In the case of a CD changer being connected; when
(SOURCE) is pressed, “CD” and the unit number will
appear in the display. Furthermore, if (MODE) is
pressed, you can switch the changer.

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Card remote commander
RM-X151
The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/functions
from the unit. Remove the insulation film before
use (page 6).
w; <(.)/,(>) buttons
To control CD/radio/USB, the same as
(SEEK) –/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
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wa DSPL (display) button page 12, 13, 15
To change display items.
ws VOL (volume) +/– button
To adjust volume.
wd ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
wf SEL (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
wg M(+)/m(–) buttons
To control CD/USB, the same as
(ALBM/PRESET) +/– on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
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wh SCRL (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
wj Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote commander
unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is
inserted to activate the unit first.
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Searching for a track
Searching a track by name
— Quick-BrowZer
You can search for a track in a CD or USB device
easily by category.
1Press (BROWSE).
The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode,
and the list of search categories appears.
2Rotate the control dial to select the
desired search category, then press it
to confirm.
3Repeat step 2 until the desired track is
selected.
Playback starts.
To return to the previous display
Press (BACK).
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode
Press (BROWSE).
Note
When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/
shuffle setting is canceled.
Searching a track by listening to
track passages — ZAPPIN™
While playing back short track passages in a CD
or USB device in sequence, you can search for a
track you want to listen to.
ZAPPIN mode is suitable for searching for a
track in shuffle or shuffle repeat mode.
1Press (ZAP) during playback.
After “ZAPPIN” appears in the display,
playback starts from a passage of the next
track.
The passage is played for the set time, then a
click sounds and the next passage starts.
2Press the select button 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 a track by ZAPPIN mode again,
repeat steps 1 and 2.
Tips
•You can select the playback time from about 6
seconds/9 seconds/30 seconds (page 18).You
cannot select the passage of the track to playback.
•Press (SEEK) –/+ or (ALBM/PRESET) –/+ in ZAPPIN
mode to skip a track or album.
•Pressing (BACK) also confirms a track to
playback.
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Radio
Storing and receiving stations
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically — BTM
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,
FM3, AM1 or AM2.
2Press and hold (BTM) until “BTM”
flashes.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Tip
If you activated the BTM function by the setup menu,
select “BTM” and press (SEEK) + (page 18).
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button ((1) to (6)) until
“MEM” appears.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press a number
button ((1) to (6)).
Tuning automatically
1Select the band, then press (SEEK) –/+
to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is received.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold (SEEK) –/+ to locate the
approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) –/+
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).
CD
For details on selecting a CD changer, see
page 19.
Display items
ASource
BTrack name*1, Disc/artist name*1, Artist
name*1, Album number*2, Album name*1,
Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock
*1 The information of a CD TEXT, MP3/WMA/AAC is
displayed.
*2 Album number is displayed only when the album is
changed.
To change display items B, press (DSPL).
Tip
Displayed items will differ depending on the disc type,
recording format and settings.
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press (3) (REP) or
(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
*When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
or “SHUF OFF.”
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM* album repeatedly.
SHUF ALBUM* album in random order.
SHUF DISC disc in random order.

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USB devices
For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site.
• 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 a USB device is
recommended.
Note
Connect the USB device after starting the engine.
Depending on the USB device, malfunction or damage
may occur if it is connected before starting the engine.
Playing back a USB device
1Remove the USB cap from the USB
connector and connect the USB
device to the USB connector.
Playback starts.
If a USB device is already connected, to start
playback, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
“USB” appears.
Press (OFF) to stop playback.
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 a loose
connection.
•This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB
hub.
Display items
ASource
BTrack name, Artist name, Album number*,
Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing
time, Clock
*Album number is displayed only when the album is
changed.
To change display items B, press (DSPL).
Notes
•Displayed items will differ, depending on the USB
device, recorded format and settings. For details,
visit the support site.
•The maximum number of displayable data is as
follows.
– folders (albums): 128
– files (tracks) per folder: 500
•Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as
malfunction may result.
•It may take time for playback 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 a VBR
(Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file, elapsed
playing time may not display accurately.
•Playback of the following MP3/WMA/AAC files is not
supported.
– lossless compression
– copyright-protected
Support site
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/

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Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press (3) (REP) or
(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
or “SHUF OFF. ”
iPod
For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see
“About iPod” on page 21 or visit the support site.
In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as
a general reference for the iPod functions on the
iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by
the text or illustrations.
Playing back iPod
Before connecting the iPod, turn down the
volume of the unit.
1Remove the USB cap from the USB
connector and connect the iPod to the
USB connector via the dock connector
to the USB cable.
The iPod will turn on automatically, and the
display will appear on the iPod screen as
below.*
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 played back in the passenger control
last time, this will not appear.
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM album repeatedly.
SHUF ALBUM album in random order.
SHUF DEVICE device in random order.
Support site
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/

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2Press (MODE) to select the play mode.
The mode changes as follows:
RESUMING tALBUM tTRACK t
PODCAST*tGENRE tPLAYLIST
tARTIST
*May not appear depending on iPod setting.
3Adjust the volume.
Press (OFF) to stop playback.
Removing the iPod
1Stop the iPod playback.
2Remove the iPod.
Caution for iPhone
When you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone
volume is controlled by iPhone itself. In order to avoid
sudden loud sound after a call, do not increase the
volume on the unit during a telephone call.
Note
This unit cannot recognize iPod via a USB hub.
Tips
•We recommend the RC-100IP USB cable (not
supplied) to connect the dock connector.
•When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position,
and the unit is on, the iPod will be recharged.
•If the 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.
– (3) (REP)
– (4) (SHUF)
Display items
ASource (iPod) indication
BTrack name, Artist name, Album name, Track
number/Elapsed playing time, Clock
To change display items B, press (DSPL).
Tip
When album/podcast/genre/artist/playlist is changed,
its item number appears momentarily.
Note
Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed
correctly.
Setting the play mode
1During playback, press (MODE).
The mode changes as follows:
ALBUM tTRACK tPODCAST*t
GENRE tPLAYLIST tARTIST
*May not appear depending on iPod setting.
Skipping albums, podcasts, genres,
playlists and artists
To Press
Skip (ALBM/PRESET) –/+
[press once for each]
Skip
continuously
(ALBM/PRESET) –/+
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Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press (3) (REP) or
(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
or “SHUF OFF.”
Operating an iPod directly
— Passenger control
You can operate an iPod connected to the dock
connector directly.
1During playback, press and hold
(MODE).
“MODE IPD” 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 tArtist name tAlbum name t
MODE IPD tClock
To exit the passenger control
Press and hold (MODE).
Then “MODE AUD” will appear and the play
mode will change to “RESUMING.”
Notes
•The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.
•If this mode is canceled, the repeat setting will be
turned off.
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM album repeatedly.
PODCAST podcast repeatedly.
ARTIST artist repeatedly.
PLAYLIST playlist repeatedly.
GENRE genre repeatedly.
SHUF ALBUM album in random order.
SHUF PODCAST podcast in random order.
SHUF ARTIST artist in random order.
SHUF PLAYLIST playlist in random order.
SHUF GENRE genre in random order.
SHUF DEVICE device in random order.

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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):
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3
“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your
own equalizer settings.
1Select a source, then press (EQ3)
repeatedly to select “CUSTOM.”
2Press the select button repeatedly
until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.
3Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer
curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold the select button before the
setting is complete.
4Press (BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal play/reception mode.
Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer)
Creates a more ambient sound field.
To select the DSO mode: “1,” “2,” “3” or “OFF.”
The larger the number, the more enhanced the
effect.
LOW*1, MID*1, HI*1(page 17)
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.
*1 When EQ3 is activated.
*2 When AUX source is activated.

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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
Displayed items 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 7)
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.”
AUX-A*1(AUX Audio)
Activates the AUX source display: “ON,”
“OFF” (page 19).
A.OFF (Auto Off)
Shuts off automatically after a desired time
when the unit is turned off: “NO,” “30S
(seconds),” “30M (minutes),” “60M (minutes).”
B.OUT (Black Out)
Turns off the illumination automatically for any
source (e.g., during CD playback/radio
reception, etc) if no operation is performed for 5
seconds: “ON,” “OFF.”
To bring the light back on, press any button on
the unit. (When activated, remote operation is
unavailable.)
DEMO
(Demonstration)
Activates the demonstration: “ON,” “OFF.”
DIM (Dimmer)
Changes the display brightness.
– “AT”: to dim the display automatically when
you turn 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 7 steps.
ILM
(Illumination)
Changes the illumination color: “ILM-1,”
“ILM-2.”
M.DSPL (Motion Display)
Selects the Motion Display mode.
– “LM”: to show moving patterns and level
meter.
– “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 FM reception: “ON,” “OFF.”
Z.TIME (Zappin Time)
Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN
function.
– “Z.TIME-1 (6 seconds),” “Z.TIME-2 (9
seconds),” “Z.TIME-3 (30 seconds).”
LPF (Low Pass Filter)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “OFF,”
“80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz.”
LPF NORM/REV (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-off frequency:
“OFF,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,”
“160Hz.”
LOUD (Loudness)
Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low
volume levels: “ON,” “OFF.”
BTM (page 12)
*1 When the unit is turned off.
*2 When FM is received.

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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 off the portable audio device.
2Turn down the volume on the unit.
3Connect to the unit.
*Be sure to use a straight 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.
5Adjust the input level (page 17).
CD changer
Selecting the changer
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD”
appears.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired
changer appears.
Playback starts.
Skipping albums and discs
1During playback, press (ALBM/PRESET) –/+.
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4)
(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
or “SHUF OFF.”
AUX
AUX
Connecting cord*
(not supplied)
To skip Press (ALBM/PRESET) –/+
album and release (hold for a
moment).
album
continuously
within 2 seconds of first
releasing.
discs repeatedly.
discs
continuously
then, press again within 2
seconds and hold.
Select To play
DISC disc repeatedly.
SHUF
CHANGER
tracks in the changer in random
order.
Unit number
Disc number

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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.
The following controls on the rotary commander
require a different operation from the unit.
•ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.
•PRESET/DISC control
CD/USB: The same as (ALBM/PRESET) –/+
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).
•SEEK/AMS control
The same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit (rotate, or
rotate and hold).
•DSPL (display) button
To change display items.
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of the 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.
1While pushing the VOL control, press and
hold (SEL).
SEL
DSPL
MODE
SEL
DSPL
MODE
OFF
ATT
SEL
SOURCE
DSPL
MODE
OFF
VOL SEEK/AMS
PRESET/
DISC
To increase
To decrease