Sony CDX-M3DI (XT-XM1) User manual

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Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CDX-M3DI Serial No.
CDX-M3DI
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel
d’installation/connexions fourni.
Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual
de instalación/conexiones suministrado.
© 2003 Sony Corporation
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US
FR
ES
FM/AM Compact Disc Player
FM / AM
Compact Disc
Player
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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player.
FEATURING:
• MP3 file playback recorded on a disc is
possible.
• CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added
can be played (page 7).
• Discs recorded in Multi Session (CD-Extra,
Mixed CD, etc.) can be played, depending on
the recording method (page 7).
• Optional CD/MD units (both changers and
players)*1.
•ID3tag*
2version 1 information (displayed
when an MP3 file is played).
• CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD
TEXT disc*3is played).
• Supplied controller accessory
Card remote commander RM-X131
• Optional controller accessory
Wireless rotary commander RM-X6S
*1 This unit works with Sony products only.
*2 ID3 tag is an MP3 file that contains information
about album name, artist name, track name, etc.
*3 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.
This manual explains how to operate the supplied
card remote commander.
Illustrations in this manual may differ from the
actual device.
Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
CAUTION
The “XM Ready” logo indicates that this product
will control a Sony XM tuner module (sold
separately).
Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer
for details on the XM tuner module.
For instructions on XM tuner operation, please
refer to the XM tuner module’s included
instruction manual.
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Table of Contents
Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
General top menu display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Getting Started
Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Setting the clock and the calendar . . . . . . . .10
CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Playing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Locating a track/disc by name
— List-up*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
*Functions available with optional CD/MD unit
Radio
Storing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) . . . . . . .15
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Storing only desired stations . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Storing station names
— Station Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Tuning in a station through a list
— List-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Image Settings
Selecting the display mode
and display pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Clearing display characters automatically
— Auto Clear (Spectrum analyzer/
Panorama/Full motion mode) . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing the translucence ratio of the
characters
—Blend Level (Spectrum analyzer
Panorama/Full motion mode) . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting a background
— Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting the character color
— Color Sel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Switching images as a slide show
— Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics. . . . . . . 24
Quickly attenuating the sound. . . . . . . . . . . 24
Changing the sound and display settings
— Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer
(DSO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting the equalizer (EQ7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting the front and rear volume . . . . . . 27
Adjusting the volume of
the subwoofer(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connecting auxiliary audio equipment . . . . 29
Additional Information
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Removing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Location of controls
Refer to the pages listed for details.
aSOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD/
AUX*1) button
To select the source.
bOFF (Stop/Power off) button*211, 29
cMODE button
To change the operation.
dDisplay window
eZ (eject) button
To eject a disc, if a disc is already in the unit.
To open/close the front panel.
fSCREEN button
To select the display mode.
gVOL (volume) control lever
To turn up or down the volume by pressing
up or down the VOL lever
hReset button 10
iReceptor for the card remote
commander and wireless rotary
commander
jSHIFT (switching shift 1-3) button
To change the function of the .>
lever (qa).
k.>lever
To select the desired radio station, the
desired item to be adjusted, or the desired
image by pressing up or down the .>
lever.
*1 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected,
“AUX” is not displayed.
*2 Warning
when installing in a car without an ACC
(accessory) position on the ignition
switch
After turning off the ignition, 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.
SHIFT
VOL
.
MODE
OFF
SOURCE SCREEN
>
CDX-M3DI
Press up
Press down
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The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
Instructions in this manual describe how to use
the unit by mainly using the card remote
commander.
Refer to the pages listed for details.
aMODE button
bNumber buttons
(1) REP 13
(2) SHUF 13
To store stations, receive stored stations.
cSCREEN button
dMENU button
To display the general menus.
eSOURCE button
f</,(SEEK –/+) buttons
gSOUND button
To display the sound menus.
hOFF button
iVOL (+/–) buttons
jATT button 24
kGRAPHIC button
To display the graphic menus.
lIMAGE button
To switch the display patterns.
mLIST button 15,
nM/m(DISC +/–) buttons
oENTER button
To enter a setting.
pBACK button
In a setting, to return to a previous operation.
Note
If the display disappears by pressing (OFF), 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
See “Replacing the lithium battery” on page 30 for
details on how to replace the batteries.
Card remote commander RM-X131
DISC
–
BACK OFF
MODE
ATT
REP SHUF
1
4
GRAPHIC
2
5
3
6
SOURCE
DISC
+
SEEK
+
SEEK
–
SOUND
ENTER
MENU
LIST
SCREEN IMAGE
VOL
+
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Precautions
• If your car was parked in direct sunlight, allow
the unit to cool off before operating it.
• Power antennas will extend automatically
while the unit is operating.
• Do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature while
driving, or perform any other function which
could divert your attention from the road.
• Do not drop water or foreign objects on the disc
tray as a fire or malfunction can occur.
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 CD lens
• Do not touch the lens in the disc tray.
• Do not use a commercially available lens
cleaner.
Notes on LCD display
• Do not push the LCD display strongly. It may
cause injury or damage the display.
• Bright points of light (red, blue, or green) or
black dots may appear on the LCD display.
This is not a malfunction. The LCD is made
with high-precision technology and more than
99.99 % of the picture element is intact.
However, tiny elements of the picture may
show the above symptoms.
Notes on discs
• To keep discs clean, do not touch the surface.
Handle a disc by its edge.
• Keep your discs in their cases or disc
magazines when not in use.
Do not subject the discs to heat/high
temperature. Avoid leaving them in parked cars
or on dashboards/rear trays.
• Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky
ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning
when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin
the disc.
• Do not use any discs with labels or stickers
attached as this may cause inability to read
audio data correctly (e.g., playback skipping, or
no playback) due to heat shrinking of a sticker
or label causing a disc to warp.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do
not use such discs.
• Before playing, clean discs with a
commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe
each disc from the center out. Do not use
solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended
for analog discs.
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Notes on CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CD-
RWs (rewritable CDs)
This unit can play the following discs:
• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the
equipment used for its recording or the
condition of the disc) may not play on this unit.
• You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that is not
finalized*.
• You can play MP3 files recorded on CD-
ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.
• A CD-R/CD-RW to which a session can be
added can be played.
*A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW
disc to be played on the audio CD player.
About MP3 files
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard
technology and format for compressing a sound
sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of
its original size. Sounds outside the range of
human hearing are compressed while the sounds
we can hear are not compressed.
Notes on discs
You can play MP3 files recorded on CD-ROMs,
CD-Rs, and CD-RWs.
The disc must be in the ISO 9660*1level 1 or
level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in the
expansion format.
You can use a disc recorded in Multi Session*2.
*1ISO 9660 Format
The most common international standard for
the logical format of files and folders on a
CD-ROM.
There are several specification levels. In
Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 format
(no more than 8 characters in the name, no
more than 3 characters in the extension
“.MP3”) and in capital letters. Folder names
can be no longer than 8 characters. There can
be no more than 8 nested folder levels. Level
2 specifications allow file names up to 31
characters long.
Each folder can have up to 8 trees.
For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format,
make sure of the contents of the writing
software, etc.
*2Multi Session
This is a recording method that enables
adding of data using the Track-At-Once
method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD
control area called the Lead-in and end at an
area called Lead-out. A Multi Session CD is a
CD having multiple sessions, with each
segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded
as a single session.
CD-Extra: The format which records audio
(audio CD data) as tracks on session 1, and
records data as tracks on session 2.
Mixed CD: In this format, data is recorded as
track 1, and audio (audio CD data) is recorded
as track 2.
Type of discs Label on the disc
Audio CD
MP3 files
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Notes
•With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and level 2,
folder names or file names may not be displayed
correctly.
•When naming, be sure to add the file extension
“.MP3” to the file name.
•If you put the extension “.MP3” to a file other than
MP3, the unit cannot recognize the file properly and
will generate random noise that could damage your
speakers.
•The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
– a disc recorded with complicated tree structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc to which data can be added.
Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in
Multi Session
•When the first track of the first session is audio CD
data:
Only audio CD data is played back.
Non-audio CD data/MP3 file information (track
number, time, etc.) is displayed with no sound.
•When the first track of the first session is not audio
CD data:
– If an MP3 file is in the disc, only MP3 file(s) play
back and other data is skipped. (Audio CD data is
not recognized.)
– If no MP3 file is in the disc, “NO Music” is
displayed and nothing is played back. (Audio CD
data is not recognized.)
The playback order of the MP3 files
The playback order of the folders and files is as
follows:
Notes
•A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.
•Maximum folder number: 255 (including root folder
and empty folders)
•The maximum number of MP3 files and folders that
can be contained in a disc: 512
When a file/folder name contains many characters,
this number may become less than 512.
•The maximum number of trees which can be played:
8.
Tip
To specify a desired playback order, before the folder
or file name, input the order by number (e.g., “01,”
“02”), then record contents onto a disc. (The order
differs depending on the writing software.)
1
2
6
3
5
7
1
2
6
7
4
8
3
5
8
4
9
Folder (album)
MP3 file (track)
Tree 1
(root) Tree 2 Tree 4 Tree 5
Tree 3
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General top menu display
Press (MENU) to enter the general top menus, then select the category of menu. In the general menu
display you can select various settings. To select, press (ENTER). To return to a previous operation,
press (BACK). To complete the setting and return to the normal display, press (MENU).
General top menu display
General menu display
Icons and the contents of settings
Setup
Basic settings
Display
Display setting
PlayMode
Settings for playback and radio reception
Edit
Display character setting
SoundTuning
Precise settings for sound quality
aSelected category menu
Example: Setup
bSelected item and setting
Example: Beep ON
Note
To move 1to 2, press (ENTER).
cSelected item and setting
Example: Contrast Level 2
dThe light moves as the level changes
Note
The displayed item will differ depending on the source.
DISC
–
SOURCE
DISC
+
SEEK
+
SEEK
–
DISC
–
SOURCE
DISC
+
SEEK
+
SEEK
–
DISC
–
SOURCE
DISC
+
SEEK
+
SEEK
–
1
2
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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.
Press the reset button with a pointed object, such
as a ball-point pen.
After the reset is complete, the pre-stored images
are displayed. Press (IMAGE) on the card remote
commander to show the clock display and set the
clock and calendar.
Notes
•Pressing the reset button will erase the clock/
calendar setting and some stored contents.
•The unit starts to perform initial setting for 10
seconds after you press the reset button. During
this, do not insert a disc, otherwise the unit may not
be reset. Should this occur, press the reset button
again.
•The unit makes some noise during the initial
settings, this is not a malfunction.
Setting the clock and the
calendar
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication
(Month/Day/Year Time).
The factory setting is “01/01/2003 01:00AM.”
1Press (MENU).
2Press <or ,repeatedly to select
“Setup.”
3Press (ENTER).
4Press Mor mrepeatedly to select
“Clock.”
5Press (ENTER).
1Press Mor mrepeatedly to set the
month.
Each time you press M, the number of the
month increases.
Each time you press m, the number of the
month decreases.
2Press ,to move to the day, then
press Mor mrepeatedly to set the
day.
3Repeat step 2to set the year, the
hour, and the minute.
6Press (ENTER).
The settings for clock and calendar are stored,
and the display returns to the normal display.
Note
If your car has no ACC position, turn on the power of
this unit first, then set the clock and the calendar.
Tips
•“AM” or “PM” toggles automatically depending on
your time setting.
•You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
Reset button
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CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
In addition to playing a CD 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.
: Operation by this unit
: Operation by card remote commander
Playing a disc
(With this unit)
Press Zto open the front panel and
insert the disc (labeled side up).
The front panel closes and playback starts
automatically.
If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “ (CD icon)”or “CD”
appears in the display, and playback starts.
Note
The front panel closes automatically after the caution
alarm beeps.
*Available only when an MP3 file is played.
Notes
•There is a delay for a few seconds after pressing Z
before the disc is ejected, while the data in the disc
is being read.
•If you press Z to close the front panel without a CD
in the unit, the unit will make some noise. This is not
a malfunction.
•If you press Zon the front panel to eject a disc and
leave it in the slot, the disc protective function will
work. The ejected disc will be automatically pulled in
the slot 15 seconds after being ejected.
•Do not apply excessive pressure to the front panel
(especially when it is open), as this may cause a
malfunction.
•Depending on the recording method used on the
disc, it may take a minute or more before playing the
first track.
•Depending on the condition of the disc, it may not
play back (page 6, 7).
•While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if mor
Mis pressed, playback skips to the last/first track of
the disc.
•When the last track on the disc has finished,
playback restarts from the first track of the disc.
•With the optional unit connected, playback of the
same source will continue on to the optional CD/MD
unit.
(With optional unit)
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “
(CD icon),” “CD,” “ (MD icon),”
“MD” ,or “MS*” appears.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly until the
desired unit appears.
Playback starts.
*MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1.
Locating a track and disc
See “Locating a track/disc by name” on page 15.
To Press
Stop playback (OFF)
Eject the disc Z
Skip tracks
– Automatic Music
Sensor
.>lever up/down
[once for each track]
Fast-forward/
reverse
– Manual Search
.>lever up/down
[hold until the desired point]
Skip albums*
– Album selection
(SHIFT), then .>
lever up/down [once for
each album]
To Press
Stop playback (OFF)
Skip tracks
– Automatic
Music Sensor
</,(./>)
[once for each track]
Fast-forward/
reverse
– Manual Search
</,(m/M)
[hold until the desired point]
Skip albums*
– Album selection M/m(+/–) [once for each album]
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Display items
When the disc/album*1/track changes, any
prerecorded title of the new disc/album/track is
automatically displayed. If “AutoScroll” is set to
“ON,” names will be scrolled (page 25).
CD/MD
Standard mode:
Spectrum analyzer mode/Panorama/Wall
paper mode/Screen saver mode/Slide show
mode:
Clock mode:
*1 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
*2 Available only when an optional MD unit with the
MDLP function is connected, and an MDLP disc is
played.
*3 Available only when an optional CD/MD unit is
connected.
*4 If the disc has been labeled by this unit using the
CUSTOM FILE function, Disc Memo is displayed
accordingly.
Notes
•Some characters cannot be displayed.
•For some CD TEXT discs with very many
characters, some characters may not be displayed
nor scroll.
•This unit cannot display the artist name for each
track of a CD TEXT disc.
Notes on MP3
•When playing MP3 with ID3 tag, ID3 tag (artist
name/album name/track name) is displayed.
•ID3 tag applies only to version 1.
•The ID3 tag character codes comply with ASCII and
ISO 8859-1 standards. Joliet format discs can only
be displayed in ASCII. Incompatible characters will
be displayed as “ *.”
•In the following cases, elapsed playing time may not
be displayed accurately.
– when an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is
played.
– during fast-forward/reverse.
Tip
When “AutoScroll” is set to “OFF” and the disc/album/
track name is changed, the disc/album/track name
does not scroll.
Disc name*4/Artist name/
Album (folder) name*1/
Track (file) name
Elapsed
playing
time
Disc/Album*1/
Track number
Unit
number*3
CD/MD
icon
MDLP display*2
LP2: LP2 playback
LP4: LP4 playback
Disc/Album*1/
Track number Elapsed playing time
Source
Disc name*4/Artist name/
Album (folder) name*1/
Track (file) name*1
Source Disc/Album*1/
Track number Elapsed
playing time
Clock
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Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
The disc in the main unit will repeat a track, the
entire album, or the entire disc when it reaches
the end. For repeat play, you can select:
CD/MD
• — to repeat a track.
•*
1— to repeat an album.
•*
2— to repeat a disc.
*1 Available only for MP3 files.
*2 Available only when one or more optional CD/MD
units are connected.
During playback, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Repeat Play starts.
In a display mode other than the Standard mode,
the icon will disappear a short time after you
adjust the setting.
To return to normal play mode, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until the icon disappears from the
display.
Playing tracks in random
order
— Shuffle Play
You can select:
•*
1— to play the tracks in the current
album in random order.
• — to play the tracks on the current
disc in random order.
•*
2— to play the tracks in the current
optional CD (MD) unit in random order.
•*
3— to play all the tracks in all the
connected CD (MD) units (including this unit)
in random order.
*1 Available only for MP3 files.
*2 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD)
units are connected.
*3 Available only when one or more optional CD units,
or two or more optional MD units are connected.
During playback, press (2) (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Shuffle Play starts.
In a display mode other than the Standard mode,
the icon will disappear a short time after you
adjust the setting.
To return to normal play mode, press (2)
(SHUF) repeatedly until the icon disappears
from the display.
Note
“ ” will not shuffle tracks between CD units
and MD units.
REP
REP
REP
SHUF
SHUF
SHUF
SHUF All
SHUF All
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Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo (With an optional 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 15).
As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes
priority over any original CD TEXT information.
Caution
Do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature while
driving, or perform any other function which
could divert your attention from the road.
1Start playing a disc you want to label.
2Press (MENU).
3Press <or ,repeatedly to select
“Edit.”
4Press (ENTER).
5Press Mor mto select “Name Edit.”
6Press (ENTER).
The unit will repeat the disc during the
labeling procedure.
7Enter the characters.
1Press M*repeatedly to select the
desired character.
A t B t C ... t 0 t 1 t 2 ... t + t
– t
*
... t (blank space) t A
*For reverse order, press m.
2Press ,after locating the desired
character.
If you press <, you can move back to the
left.
3Repeat steps 1and 2to enter the
entire name.
8Press (ENTER).
The display returns to the top menu display.
9Press (MENU).
The display returns to the normal display.
Tips
•Simply overwrite or enter a blank space to correct or
erase a name.
•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
Repeat/shuffle play is suspended until the Name Edit
is complete.
Erasing the Disc Memo
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD.”
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE
function.
3Press (MENU).
4Press <or ,repeatedly to select
“Edit.”
5Press (ENTER).
6Press Mor mto select “Name Del.”
7Press (ENTER).
The stored names will appear.
8Press Mor mrepeatedly to select the
disc name you want to erase.
9Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 8 and 9 if you want to erase
other names.
10 Press (MENU).
The display returns to the normal display.
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.
Tips
•In step 7, if there is no Disc Memo, the display will
return to the normal display automatically.
•If all the Disc Memo is deleted in step 9, the display
will return to the normal display automatically.
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Locating a track/disc by
name
— List-up
(With an optional 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.
1Press (LIST).
The assigned disc name appears in the
display.
Example: TrackList
2Press Mor mrepeatedly to select the
desired track*3/disc.
3Press (ENTER).
*1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you
assign a name for a CD (page 14) 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.
Note
In the case of CD TEXT discs and MDs, some letters
cannot be displayed.
Tip
To stop selecting and return to the normal display,
press (LIST).
Radio
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).
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 until
“ (tuner icon)” or the band appears.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press (MENU).
4Press <or ,repeatedly to select
“Edit.”
5Press (ENTER).
6Press Mor mrepeatedly to select
“BTM.”
7Press (ENTER).
The stations with the strongest signals within
the selected band are stored in order of
frequency in the memory. To cancel storing,
press (ENTER) while storing the stations.
8Press (MENU).
The display returns to the normal display.
Notes
•If only a few stations can be received due to weak
signals, some stored preset numbers will retain their
former settings.
•When a preset number is indicated in the display,
the unit starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
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Display items
Standard mode:
Spectrum analyzer mode/Panorama/Wall
paper mode/Screen saver mode/Slide show
mode:
Clock mode:
*This is displayed only when the station name has
been assigned. See “Storing station names” on
page 17.
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 Mor mto receive the stations in the order they
are stored in the memory (Preset Search function).
If preset tuning does not work
Press <(SEEK –) or , (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 25).
•If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold <or ,to locate the
approximate frequency, then press the <or ,
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 25).
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
(“STEREO” disappears).
Note
If interference occurs, this unit will automatically
narrow the reception frequency to eliminate noise (IF
Auto function). In such cases, some FM stereo
broadcasts may become monaural while in the stereo
reception mode.
Tips
•To always hear FM stereo broadcasts in stereo, you
can change the IF Auto setting and widen the
frequency signal reception (see “Changing the
sound and display settings” on page 25). Note that
some interference may occur in this setting.
•If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set “DSO” to
“OFF” (page 26).
Radio
band Preset
number
Frequency Station name*
Tuner
icon
Radio
band Preset
number Frequency
Station name*
Radio
band Preset number Frequency
Clock
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Storing only desired stations
You can manually preset desired stations.
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press <(SEEK –) or ,(SEEK +) to
tune in the station that you want to
store.
4Press the desired number button ((1)
to (6)) for 2 seconds until “Memory”
appears.
The number of the button you pressed is
displayed, and then the selected station is
assigned to this number and stored.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same stored
number, the previously stored station will be erased.
Storing station names
— Station Memo
You can assign a name to each radio station and
store it in memory. The name of the station
currently tuned in appears in the display. You can
assign a name using up to 8 characters for a
station.
Storing the station names
1Tune in a station whose name you
want to store.
2Press (MENU).
3Press <or ,repeatedly to select
“Edit.”
4Press (ENTER).
5Press Mor mrepeatedly to select
“Name Edit.”
6Press (ENTER).
7Enter the characters.
1Press M*repeatedly to select the
desired character.
A t B t C ... t 0 t 1 t 2 ... t + t
– t
*
... t (blank space) t A
*For reverse order, press m.
2Press ,after locating the desired
character.
If you press <, you can move back to the
left.
3Repeat steps 1and 2to enter the
entire name.
8Press (ENTER).
The display returns to the top menu display.
9Press (MENU).
The display returns to the normal display.
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Tips
•Simply overwrite or enter a blank space to correct or
erase a name.
•If no memory is remaining, “MEMORY FULL”
appears in the display, and you cannot assign a
station name.
Erasing the station name
1During radio reception, press (MENU).
2Press <or ,repeatedly to select
“Edit.”
3Press (ENTER).
4Press Mor mrepeatedly to select
“Name Del.”
5Press (ENTER).
6Press Mor mrepeatedly to select the
station whose name you want to
erase.
7Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 6 to 7 if you want to erase other
names.
8Press (MENU).
The display returns to the normal display.
Tips
•In step 5, if there is no station name, the display will
return to the normal display automatically.
•If all station names are deleted in step 7, the display
will return to the normal display automatically.
Tuning in a station through a
list
— List-up
1During radio reception, press (LIST)
momentarily.
The frequency or assigned station name
appears in the display.
2Press Mor mrepeatedly to select the
desired station.
If no name is assigned to the station, only the
frequency appears in the display.
3Press (ENTER) to tune in the desired
station.
After tuning is completed, the display returns
to the normal display.
Tip
To stop selecting and return to the normal display,
press (LIST).
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Image Settings
Selecting the display mode and display pattern
You can select from 5 different display modes. You can also select various display patterns in Standard
mode, Spectrum analyzer/Wall paper mode, Panorama/Wall paper mode, and Full motion mode.
Standard mode
Displays various information such as source, track number, elapsed playing time, disc name, track
name, and sound settings. You can display items such as an icon of the source on the left side of the
display, spectrum analyzer or wall paper in smaller size in the center of the display.
Spectrum analyzer mode
Displays a pre-stored spectrum analyzer setting on the whole screen.
Panorama mode
Displays pre-stored static images on the whole screen, and some of them scroll automatically.
Full motion mode
Plays back a pre-stored animation.
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Clock mode
Displays playback or radio reception information and clock.
By the card remote commander
1During playback or radio reception,
press (SCREEN) repeatedly to select
the display mode.
Each time you press (SCREEN), the display
mode changes as follows:
Standard mode tSpectrum analyzer
mode tPanorama mode t
Full motion mode tClock mode*t
Standard mode
2Press (IMAGE) repeatedly to select the
display pattern.
*You cannot select any display pattern in the Clock
mode.
By the unit
1During playback or radio reception,
press (SCREEN) repeatedly to select
the display mode.
Each time you press (SCREEN), the display
mode changes as follows:
Standard mode tSpectrum analyzer
mode tPanorama mode t
Full motion mode tClock mode*t
Standard mode
2Press up or down the .>lever
while “Image” is displayed in the lower
right of the display to select the
display pattern.
*You cannot select any display pattern in the Clock
mode.
When switching only the display pattern, press
(SHIFT) until “Image” appears on the display
lower right, and press up or down the .>
lever while “Image” is displayed. (If source is
AUX, you do not need to press (SHIFT).)
DISC
–
REP SHUF
1
4
GRAPHIC
2
5
3
6
SOURCE
DISC
+
SEEK
+
SEEK
–
SOUND
ENTER
MENU
LIST
SCREEN IMAGE
SCREEN
IMAGE
SHIFT
SCREEN
OPEN
/CLOSE
SCREEN
SHIFT
. >
lever
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