Sony CDX-GT650UI - Fm/am Compact Disc Player User manual

©2010 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
Istruzioni per l’uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6.
Zum Deaktivieren der Demo-Anzeige (DEMO) schlagen Sie bitte auf Seite 6 nach.
Pour annuler la démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 6.
Per annullare la dimostrazione (DEMO), vedere pagina 6.
Om de demonstratie (DEMO) te annuleren, zie pagina 6.
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CDX-GT650UI
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FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player
FM/MW/LW
Compact Disc Player

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ZAPPIN and Quick-BrowZer are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
12 TONE ANALYSIS and its
logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
SensMe and the SensMe logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sony Ericsson
Mobile Communications AB.
Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of
the car for safety. For installation and
connections, see the supplied installation/
connections manual.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to
equipment sold in countries applying
EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative
for EMC and product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61,
70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the addresses
given in separate service or guarantee
documents.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable accessory: Remote commander
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates
that the battery provided with this product shall not be
treated as household waste. On certain batteries this
symbol might be used in combination with a chemical
symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead
(Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005%
mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment and human
health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by
qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will
be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to
remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office,
your household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.

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Music recognition technology and related data are
provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry
standard in music recognition technology and
related content delivery. For more information,
please visit www.gracenote.com.
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc.,
copyright © 2000-2010 Gracenote. Gracenote
Software, copyright © 2000-2010 Gracenote. This
product and service may practice one or more of
the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525;
#6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192,
#6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other
patents issued or pending. Some services supplied
under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S.
Patent: #6,304,523.
Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of
Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and
the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks
of Gracenote.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and
Windows Media and logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 25).
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 (SOURCE/OFF) until the display
disappears each time you turn the ignition off.
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.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
Apple, Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Note on the lithium battery
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 6
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RM-X151 Card Remote Commander . . . . . 10
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting AF and TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting PTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CD
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
USB devices
Playing back a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Enjoying music according to your mood
— SensMe™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before using the SensMe™ function . . . . . 14
Installing “SensMe™ Setup” and “Content
Transfer” in your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Registering a USB device using “SensMe™
Setup” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transferring tracks to the USB device using
“Content Transfer” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playing tracks in the channel
— SensMe™ channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
iPod
Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playlists
and artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operating an iPod directly
— Passenger control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Searching for a track
Searching a track by name
— Quick-BrowZer™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Searching by skip items
— Jump mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Searching by alphabetical order
— Alphabet search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Searching a track by listening to track passages
— ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
In the case of “SensMe™ channels”
playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Enjoying the illumination color
variation
Changing the color of display and buttons
—Dynamic Color Illuminator. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Customizing the display and button color
— Custom Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Advanced color setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
SensMe™ Channels synchronization
— SensMe™ Channels Color . . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing the color with sound
synchronization
— Sound Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Displaying clear color
— White Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Start up effect
— Start White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Sound Settings and Setup Menu
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 22
Enjoying sophisticated sound functions
— Advanced Sound Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Selecting the sound quality
— EQ7 Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ7 Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Optimizing sound by Time Alignment
— Listening Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the listening position . . . . . . . . . 24
DM+ Advanced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using rear speakers as subwoofer
— Rear Bass Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Other functions
Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC
files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Support site
If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this
product, please visit the web site below:
http://support.sony-europe.com/
Provides information on:
• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players
• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files
• System requirements for the software in the supplied CD-ROM

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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 26)).
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.
Detach the front panel (page 7) and 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.
2Rotate the control dial until “DEMO”
appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select
“DEMO-OFF,” then press it.
The setting is complete.
4Press (BACK).
The display returns to normal reception/play
mode.
Preparing the card remote
commander
Remove the insulation film.
Tip
For how to replace the battery, see page 27.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Rotate the control dial until “CLOCK
ADJ” appears, then press it.
The hour indication flashes.
3Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press (SEEK)
–/+.
4After 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.
Tip
You can set the clock automatically with the RDS
feature (page 12).
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
MP3
WMA
AAC

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Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alarm will sound for a few seconds.
The alarm will only sound if the built-in
amplifier is used.
1Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF).
The unit is turned off.
2Press (OPEN).
The front panel is flipped down.
3Slide the front panel to the right, then
gently pull out the left end of the front
panel.
Notes
•Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and display window.
•Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked
car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
•Do not detach the front panel during playback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.
Attaching the front panel
Place the hole Aof the front panel onto the
spindle Bon the unit, then lightly push the left
side in.
Press (SOURCE/OFF) on the unit (or insert a
disc) to operate the unit.
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.

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Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit
Front panel removed This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations.
For details, see the respective pages.
ASEEK +/– buttons
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
a station manually (press and hold).
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).
SensMe™:
To skip tracks (press); reverse/fastforward a
track (press and hold).
BSOURCE/OFF button
Press to turn on the power/change the source
(Radio/CD/USB/SensMe™*1/AUX).
Press for 1 second to turn off the power.
Press for more than 2 seconds to turn off the
power and the display disappears.
C(BROWSE) button page 19
To enter the Quick-BrowZer™ mode.
DControl dial/select button page 22, 24
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).

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EReceptor for the card remote
commander
FDisplay window
GOPEN button page 7, 13
HUSB connector page 13, 16, 17
To connect to the USB device.
I(BACK)/MODE button page 11, 18
Press to return to the previous display/select
the radio band (FM/MW/LW).
Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger
control.
JZAP button page 20
To enter ZAPPIN™ mode.
KCOLOR button page 20, 21
To select the preset colors (press); register
custom color settings (press and hold).
LAF (Alternative Frequencies)/
TA (Traffic Announcement)/
PTY (Program Type) button page 12
To set AF and TA (press); select PTY (press
and hold) in RDS.
MNumber buttons
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
CD/USB/SensMe™:
(1)/(2): ALBUM –/+ (during MP3/WMA/
AAC playback)
To skip albums/change SensMe™
channels (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
(3): REP*2page 13, 14, 18
(4): SHUF page 13, 14, 18
(6): PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
NDSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 11, 13, 14, 17, 18
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
OAUX input jack page 26
To connect a portable audio device.
PRESET button page 6
QZ (eject) button
To eject the disc.
RDisc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
*1 When a USB device set up for the SensMe™
function is connected.
*2 This button has a tactile dot.
Notes
•When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB
devices disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.
•If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote
commander unless (SOURCE/OFF) on the unit is
pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

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RM-X151 Card Remote
Commander
Remove the insulation film before use (page 6).
AOFF button
To turn off the power; stop the source.
BSOURCE button
To turn on the power; change the source
(Radio/CD/USB/SensMe™*1/AUX).
C<(.)/,(>) buttons
To control Radio/CD/USB/SensMe™, the
same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
<,.
DDSPL (display) button
To change display items.
EVOL (volume) +*2/– button
To adjust volume.
FATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
GSEL (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
HMODE button
Press to select the radio band (FM/MW/LW).
Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger
control.
IM(+)/m(–) buttons
To control CD/USB/SensMe™, the same as
(1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
Mm.
JSCRL (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
KNumber buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
*1 When a USB device set up for the SensMe™
function is connected.
*2 This button has a tactile dot.
OFF
DSPL SCRL
SEL SOURCE MODE
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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/OFF) repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,
FM3, MW or LW.
2Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
3Rotate the control dial until “BTM”
appears, then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button ((1) to (6)) until
“MEMO” appears.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.
Tip
When a RDS station is stored, the AF/TA setting is
also stored (page 12).
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).
RDS
Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio program signal.
Display items
ARadio band, Function
BTA/TP*1
CFrequency*2(Program service name), Preset
number, Clock, RDS data
*1 “TA” flashes during traffic information. “TP” lights
up while such a station is received.
*2 While receiving the RDS station, “ *” is displayed
on the left of the frequency indication.
To change display items C, press (DSPL).
RDS services
This unit automatically provides RDS services as
follows:
Notes
•Depending on the country/region, not all RDS
functions may be available.
•RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak,
or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting
RDS data.
AF (Alternative Frequencies)
Selects and retunes the station with the
strongest signal in a network. By using this
function, you can continuously listen to the
same program during a long-distance drive
without having to retune the same station
manually.
TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic
Program)
Provides current traffic information/programs.
Any information/program received, will
interrupt the currently selected source.
PTY (Program Types)
Displays the currently received program type.
Also searches your selected program type.
CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets
the clock.

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Setting AF and TA
1Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Storing RDS stations with the AF and
TA setting
You can preset RDS stations along with the AF/
TA setting. If you use the BTM function, only
RDS stations are stored with the same AF/TA
setting.
If you preset manually, you can preset both RDS
and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA setting for
each.
1Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or
manually.
Receiving emergency
announcements
With AF or TA on, the emergency
announcements will automatically interrupt the
currently selected source.
Tip
If you adjust the volume level during a traffic
announcement, that level will be stored into memory
for subsequent traffic announcements, independently
from the regular volume level.
Staying with one regional program
— REGIONAL
When the AF function is on: this unit’s factory
setting restricts reception to a specific region, so
you will not be switched to another regional
station with a stronger frequency.
If you leave this regional program’s reception
area, set “REG-OFF” in setup during FM
reception (page 25).
Note
This function does not work in the UK and in some
other areas.
Local Link function (UK only)
This function enables you to select other local
stations in the area, even if they are not stored on
your number buttons.
1During FM reception, press a number button
((1) to (6)) on which a local station is stored.
2Within 5 seconds, press again a number button
of the local station.
Repeat this procedure until the local station is
received.
Selecting PTY
1Press and hold (AF/TA) (PTY) during
FM reception.
The current program type name appears if the
station is transmitting PTY data.
2Rotate the control dial until the
desired program type appears, then
press it.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
Type of programs
Note
You cannot use this function in countries/regions
where no PTY data is available.
Setting CT
1Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 25).
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
the CT function and the actual time.
Select To
AF-ON activate AF and deactivate TA.
TA-ON activate TA and deactivate AF.
AF/TA-ON activate both AF and TA.
AF/TA-OFF deactivate both AF and TA.
NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs),
INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports),
EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama),
CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science),
VARIED (Varied), POP M (Pop Music),
ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R.
Music), LIGHT M (Light classical),
CLASSICS (Serious classical), OTHER M
(Other Music), WEATHER (Weather),
FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s
program), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs),
RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In),
TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ
(Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music),
NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies
Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT
(Documentary)

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CD
Playing a disc
1Press (OPEN).
2Insert the disc (label side up).
3Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
Ejecting the disc
1Press (OPEN).
2Press Z.
The disc is ejected.
3Close the front panel.
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 may 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.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
or “SHUF OFF.”
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), AAC (.m4a) and AAC (.mp4).
• 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
1Slide the USB cover.
2Connect the USB device to the USB
connector.
When using a cable, use the one supplied with
the USB device to connect.
Playback starts.
If a USB device is already connected, to start
playback, press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
“USB” appears.
Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to
stop playback.
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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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.
•Do not detach the front panel during playback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.
•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
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. ”
Enjoying music according to
your mood — SensMe™
Sony’s unique “SensMe™ channels” features
automatically group tracks by channel, and allow
you to enjoy music intuitively.
Before using the SensMe™
function
The following is the basic procedure required to
enjoy the SensMe™ function on the unit.
1Installing “SensMe™ Setup” and
“Content Transfer” in your computer
First install “SensMe™ Setup” and “Content
Transfer” from the supplied CD-ROM.
2Registering a USB device using
“SensMe™ Setup”
Connect a USB device to your computer, and
perform registration using “SensMe™ Setup”
to enable the SensMe™ function on this unit.
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM album repeatedly.
SHUF ALBUM album in random order.
SHUF DEVICE device in random order.
Content
Transfer
SensMe™
Setup
SensMe™
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Tip
Registration can be performed either along with the
installation procedure or after installation.
3Transferring tracks to the USB device
using “Content Transfer”
In order to group tracks by channel, track
sound patterns need to be analyzed by 12
TONE ANALYSIS™, which is loaded in
“Content Transfer.”
With the USB device connected to your
computer, drag and drop tracks from Windows
Explorer or iTunes, etc., to “Content
Transfer.”
Both analysis and transfer of tracks will be
performed by “Content Transfer.”
4Connecting the USB device and
enjoying the SensMe™ function on the
unit
Connect the set up USB device. You can then
enjoy “SensMe™ channels” on this unit.
Installing “SensMe™ Setup” and
“Content Transfer” in your
computer
Use of the supplied software (“SensMe™ Setup”
and “Content Transfer”) is required to enable the
SensMe™ function on this unit.
Install the software in your computer from the
supplied CD-ROM.
1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your
computer.
The Installation Wizard runs automatically.
2Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
Registering a USB device using
“SensMe™ Setup”
USB device registration is required to enable the
SensMe™ function on the unit.
If registration is not performed along with the
installation procedure, follow the steps below.
1Start “SensMe™ Setup” on your
computer.
2Connect a USB device to your
computer.
3Complete registration following the
on-screen instructions.
Tip
If you connect a registered USB device containing
analyzed tracks, the USB device can be unregistered
again.
Transferring tracks to the USB
device using “Content Transfer”
To enable the SensMe™ function on this unit,
tracks need to be analyzed and transferred to the
registered USB device, using “Content Transfer.”
1Connect the registered USB device to
your computer.
For USB devices, connect with the MSC
mode.
“Content Transfer” starts automatically.
If a message appears, follow the on-screen
instructions to proceed.
2Drag and drop tracks from Windows
Explorer or iTunes, etc., to “Content
Transfer.”
The analysis and transfer of tracks start.
For details on operations, see the Help of
“Content Transfer.”
Note
The track analysis by 12 TONE ANALYSIS™ may take
time, depending on the computer environment.
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Playing tracks in the channel
— SensMe™ channels
“SensMe™ channels” automatically group tracks
into channels by their tunes. You can select and
play a channel that fits your mood, activity, etc.
1Connect a USB device set up for the
SensMe™ function.
2Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
“SENSME CH” appears.
The channel list appears, and the most
melodic or rhythmical sections* of tracks are
shuffle played.
*May not be detected correctly.
3Selecting a track from the channel list
using the control dial.
•Change the channel
Push (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) to select the
desired channel.
•Change the track
Push (SEEK) +/– until the desired track
appears, then press the control dial.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
current track.
If you do not operate anything for 10 seconds,
the display returns to normal play mode.
Notes
•Depending on the track, it may not be detected
correctly or may be grouped in a channel not suited
to the track’s mood.
•If the connected USB device contains many tracks, it
may take time for “SensMe™ channels” to start, due
to data reading.
Tip
Tracks are played in random order. The order will vary
at each channel selection.
Channel list
xRecommended, Shuffle All
xBasic channels
Plays tracks according to the music type.
xIn-car channels
Plays tracks that are suitable while driving.
“MORNING” (5:00 – 9:59)
“DAYTIME” (10:00 – 15:59)
“EVENING” (16:00 – 18:59)
“NIGHT” (19:00 – 23:59)
“MIDNIGHT” (0:00 – 4:59)
Tracks recommended for each time of day.
Set the clock (page 6) for the channel to be
displayed accurately.
“SHUFFLE ALL”: Plays all analyzed tracks in
random order.
“ENERGETIC”: High-spirit tracks.
“RELAX”: Calm tracks.
“MELLOW”: Mellow, melancholy tracks.
“UPBEAT”: Happy tracks to improve your
mood.
“EMOTIONAL”: Ballad tracks.
“LOUNGE”: Lounge music.
“DANCE”: Rhythm and rap, rhythm and blues
tracks.
“EXTREME”: Intense rock tracks.
“FREEWAY”: Speedy, high-spirit tracks.
“CHILLOUT DRIVE”: Intoned, healing ballad
tracks.
“WEEKEND TRIP”: Delightful, bright and
happy tracks.
“MIDNIGHT CRUISE”: Jazz or piano-featured
tracks with mature mood.
“PARTY RIDE”: Up-tempo and alive tracks.
“MORNING COMMUTE”: Bright and breezy
tracks.
“GOIN’ HOME”: Warm and relaxing tracks.

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iPod
For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see
“About iPod” (page 27) 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.
1Slide the USB cover.
2Connect the iPod to the USB
connector via the dock connector to
USB cable.
The iPod will turn on automatically, and the
display will appear on the iPod screen as
below.*
Tip
We recommend the RC-100IP USB cable (not
supplied) to connect the dock connector.
The tracks on the iPod start playing
automatically from the point last played.
If an iPod is already connected, to start
playback press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly
until “USB” appears. (“IPOD” appears in the
display when iPod is recognized.)
*In the case of an iPod touch or iPhone being
connected, or that the iPod was last played back
using passenger control, the logo will not appear on
the screen.
3Adjust the volume.
Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second 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.
Notes
•Do not detach the front panel during playback of the
iPod, otherwise data may be damaged.
•This unit cannot recognize iPod via a USB hub.
Tips
•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.
Resuming mode
When the iPod is connected to the dock
connector, the mode of this unit changes to
resuming mode and playback starts in the mode
set by the iPod.
In resuming 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).
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http://support.sony-europe.com/
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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.
Skipping albums, podcasts,
genres, playlists and artists
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 IPOD” appears and you will be able
to operate the iPod directly.
To change the display item
Press (DSPL).
The display items change as follows:
Track name tArtist name tAlbum name t
MODE IPOD tClock
To exit the passenger control
Press and hold (MODE).
Then “MODE AUDIO” will appear and the play
mode will change to resuming mode.
Notes
•The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.
•If this mode is canceled, the repeat setting will be
turned off.
To Do this
Skip Press (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+)
[press once for each]
Skip
continuously Press and hold (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+)
[hold to desired point]
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.
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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 by skip items
— Jump mode
When many items are in a category, you can
search the desired item quickly.
1Press (SEEK) + in Quick-BrowZer
mode.
The following display appears.
ACurrent item number
BTotal item number in the current layer
Then the item name will appear.
2Rotate the control dial to select the
desired item or one near the desired
item.
It skips in steps of 10% of the total item
number.
3Press the select button.
The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer
mode and the selected item appears.
4Rotate the control dial to select the
desired item and press it.
Playback starts if the selected item is a track.
To cancel Jump mode
Press (BACK) or (SEEK) –.
Note
If no operation is performed for 7 seconds, the Jump
mode is canceled.
Searching by alphabetical order
— Alphabet search
When an iPod is connected to the unit, you can
search for a desired item alphabetically.
1Press (SEEK) + in Quick-BrowZer
mode.
An alphabetical list appears.
2Rotate the control dial to select the
first letter of the desired item, then
press it.
A list of items beginning with the selected
letter appears in alphabetical order.
If there is no song beginning with the selected
letter, “NOT FOUND” appears.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
desired item, then press it.
Playback starts if the selected item is a track.
To cancel Alphabet search
Press (BACK) or (SEEK) –.
A list of the search categories appears.
Notes
•In Alphabet search, a symbol or article (a/an/the)
before the selected letter of the item is excluded.
•Depending on the search item you select, only Jump
mode may be available.
•If no operation is performed for 5 seconds, Alphabet
search is canceled.
•Alphabet search may take some time, depending on
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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.
In the case of “SensMe™
channels” playback
If the track being searched is transfered by
“Content Transfer,” the most melodic or
rhythmical sections* of tracks are played. For
details on the SensMe™ function, see page 14.
*May not be detected correctly.
Tips
•You can select the playback time from about 6
seconds/15 seconds/30 seconds (page 25). You
cannot select the passage of the track to playback.
•Press (SEEK) +/– in ZAPPIN mode to skip a track.
•Press (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) in ZAPPIN mode to skip
album.
•Pressing (BACK) also confirms a track to
playback.
Enjoying the illumination color
variation
Changing the color of display
and buttons
—Dynamic Color Illuminator
Dynamic Color Illuminator allows you to change
the color of the display and buttons on the main
unit to match the car's interior.
You can select from 12 preset colors, customized
color and 5 preset patterns.
xPreset colors
“RED,” “AMBER,” “M_AMBER,” “YELLOW,”
“WHITE,” “LIGHT GREEN,” “GREEN,”
“LIGHT BLUE,” “SKY BLUE,” “BLUE,”
“PURPLE,” “PINK.”
xPreset patterns
“RAINBOW,” “OCEAN,” “SUNSET,”
“FOREST,” “RANDOM.”
1Press (COLOR).
2Rotate the control dial to select the
desired preset color, then press it.
The display returns to normal reception/play
mode.
Note
If the control dial is rotated rapidly, the color of the
display and the buttons may change too quickly.
Tip
You can enter the preset color mode from the setup
menu.
The part of each track to
playback in ZAPPIN mode.
Track
(ZAP) pressed.