Sony WX-VX55S User manual

Operating Instructions
3-277-403-12 (1)
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WX-VX55S
WX-VX55
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 12.
©
2007 Sony Corporation
FM / MW/SW 2DIN
Multi Media Player

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For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
After turning the ignition off, be sure to press
and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display
disappears.
Otherwise, the display does not turn off and
this causes battery drain.

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Table of Contents
Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Started
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 4
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Card remote commander RM-X158 . . . . . . . 8
CD/Video CD
Playing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Watching a Video CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cassette Player
Listening to a tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playing a tape in various functions . . . . . . . . . 11
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Other functions
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting the sound characteristics
— BAL/FAD/SUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the On-Screen Display
(CD/Video CD only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Notes on Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony 2DIN Multi
Media Player. You can enjoy your drive with the
following functions.
•CD/Video CD playback
You can play CD-DA, CD-R/CD-RW (MP3
files (page 15)) and Video CD (page 15).
•Cassette tape playback
•Radio reception
– You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, MW, SW1 and SW2).
–BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects
strong signal stations and stores them.
•Sound adjustment
–EQ3 stage2: You can choose any one of 7
preset equalizer curves.
–DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):
creates a more ambient sound field, using
virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the
sound of speakers, even if they are installed
low in the door.
•Auxiliary equipment connection
An AUX input jack on the front of the unit
allows connection of a portable audio device.
Getting Started
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.
Open the front panel and press the RESET button
with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
Preparing the card remote
commander
Before using the card remote commander for the
first time, remove the insulation film.
Tip
For how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the
lithium battery of the card remote commander” on
page 16.
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
MP3
Video CD
VCD
EJECT
RESET
RESET button

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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 volume control dial to set
the hour and minute.
To move the digital indication, press (SEEK)
–/+.
5Press 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
Front panel opened
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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 (during MP3 playback):
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
Radio:
To receive preset stations.
BZ (CD eject) button page 9
CVolume control dial/select button
page 12
To adjust volume (rotate); select sound
settings (press); select setup items (press and
hold).
DEQ3 (equalizer) button page 12
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD,
VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,
GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).
ESOURCE (SRC) button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
VCD/Tape/AUX).
FMODE (o) button page 10, 11
To select the radio band (FM/MW/SW)/
change the tape’s playback direction.
GDSPL (display) button page 5, 9
To change display items.
HDisplay window
IDisc slot page 9
JOPEN button*page 10
KSEEK –/+ buttons
CD/VCD:
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).
Tape:
To skip tracks (Automatic Music Sensor)
(press); fast-forward/reverse a track (Manual
Search) (press and hold).
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
a station manually (press and hold).
LAUX input jack page 14
To connect a portable audio device.
MReceptor for the card remote
commander
NDSO button page 4
To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF).
The larger the number, the more enhanced
the effect.
OOFF button
To power off; stop the source.
PBTM button page 11
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
QSCRL (scroll) button page 9
To scroll the display item.
RSENS/MTL button page 11
To improve weak reception (LOCAL/
MONO)/play a metal or CrO2 tape.
SNumber buttons
CD/VCD:
(1): REP page 9
(2): SHUF page 9
(3): SLOW page 9
(4): AUDIO page 10
(5): OSD page 13
(6): PAUS E
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Tape:
(1): REP page 11
(5): BL SKIP page 11
(6): ATA page 11
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
TZ (cassette eject) button page 10
URESET button page 4
VCassette slot page 10
*For safety, do not open/close the front panel while
driving, as it may obstruct driving.
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Card remote commander
RM-X158
The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/functions
from the unit. Remove the insulation film before
use (page 4).
wd PBC button page 10
wf ENTER button page 10
wg <(.)/,(>) buttons
To control CD/VCD/Tape/radio, the same as
(SEEK) –/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
<,.
wh VOL (volume) +/– button
To adjust volume.
wj ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
wk SEL (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
wl O(return) button page 10
e; M(+)/m(–) buttons
To control CD/radio, the same as
(ALBM/PRESET) +/–) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
Mm.
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/
cassette is inserted to activate the unit first.
OFF
DSPL
REP SHUF SLOW
PBC
SCRL
SOURCE SEL MODE
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CD/Video CD
Playing a disc
1Insert the disc (labeled side up).
Playback starts automatically.
To eject the disc
Press Z.
Display items
ASource
BTrack number/Elapsed playing time, Album
number*1, Album name, Track name, Text
information*2, Clock
CMP3 indication
*1 Album number is displayed only when the album is
changed.
*2 When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed.
To change display items B, press (DSPL);
scroll display items B, press (SCRL) or set
“A.SCRL-ON” (page 12).
Tip
Displayed items may differ depending on model, disc
type, recording format and settings. For details on
MP3, see page 15.
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press (1) (REP) or
(2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
*When an MP3 is played.
To return to normal play mode, select “REP-
OFF” or “SHUF-OFF.”
Watching a Video CD
Depending on the Video CD, some operations
may be different or restricted. Refer to the
instructions supplied with your disc.
Note
This unit switches the color system, PAL/NTSC,
according to the TV. For details, see “Adjusting setup
items — SET” on page 12.
1Turn on the connected mobile color TV
and select the video input so that you
can view the pictures from this unit.
2Insert the disc label side up.
Playback starts automatically.
Tip
The menu screen may appear on the TV screen,
depending on the Video CD. To play the disc
interactively, follow the instructions on the menu
screen. For details, see “PBC (Playback Control)
functions” on page 10.
Playing at slow speed
1During playback, press (3) (SLOW).
Each press changes the playback speed as
follows:
1/2 times normal speed t 1/4 times normal
speed t 1/8 times normal speed t normal
playback speed.
Z
Select To play
REP-TRACK track repeatedly.
REP-ALBM* album repeatedly.
SHUF-ALBM* album in random order.
SHUF-DISC disc in random order.
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PBC (Playback Control) functions
When playing Video CDs (Ver. 2.0) with PBC
functions, you can enjoy simple interactive
operations, operations with search functions, etc.
PBC playback allows you to play Video CDs
interactively, following the menu on the TV
screen.
(With the card remote commander)
1Start playing a Video CD with PBC
functions.
2Press (PBC).
3Press M(+) or m (–) to select the item
number you want.
Press <to return to the previous menu
screen, and press ,to go to the next menu.
4Press (ENTER).
Follow the menu instructions on the screen
for interactive operations.
During playback, press O(return) on the card
remote commander to return to the preceding
selection screen.
Notes
•Refer to the instructions supplied with the disc, as
the operating procedure may differ according to the
Video CD.
•When the PBC function is turned off, playback
restarts from the first track of the disc.
•When you replace the disc, the PBC function will be
turned off.
•Repeat play and shuffle play do not work during
PBC playback.
Tip
When you select an item number you want in step 3,
the playback of the Video CD starts automatically after
2 seconds.
Changing the sounds
Some discs are recorded in Multiplex Broadcast
with different sounds recorded on the left and
right channels. For these discs, select the channel
that plays the sound you want to hear. The
selected sound will be played from both
speakers.
1During playback, press (4) (AUDIO)
repeatedly to select the sound setting.
MONO-L tMONO-R tSTEREO
Cassette Player
Listening to a tape
Caution
Be sure to stop the car before you insert or eject a
cassette tape, and close the front panel before
you start driving again.
1Press (OPEN) and insert a cassette.
Playback starts automatically.
2Close the front panel.
If a cassette is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “FWD” or “REV” appears to
start playback.
Note
The AMS function may not work when:
– the blanks between tracks are shorter than 4
seconds.
– there is noise between tracks.
– there are long sections of low volume or quiet
sections.
To Pres s
Change the tape’s
playback direction
(MODE) (o)
Stop playback (OFF)
Eject the cassette (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]
Z
FWD: The side facing up is played.
REV: The side facing down is played.