Sony CDX-MP70 Installation/Connection User manual

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-MP70 Serial No.
CDX-MP70
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.
© 2002 Sony Corporation
3-239-019-21 (1)
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FM / AM
Compact Disc
Player

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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features
even more with:
• MP3 file playback.
• 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 8).
• 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).
• 7 color display (you can select from a range of
7 colors).
• Supplied controller accessory
Card remote commander RM-X112
• Optional controller accessories
Wireless rotary commander RM-X5S
Wired rotary commander RM-X4S
*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.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Getting Started
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Display items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Locating a disc by name
— List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
*Functions available with optional CD/MD unit
Radio
Storing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM). . . . . . . 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
Other Functions
Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 21
Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing the sound and display settings
— Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer
(DSO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting the equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the front and rear volume. . . . . . 24
Adjusting the volume of the
subwoofer(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Selecting the spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . 25
Labeling a Demo display
— Appearing Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting auxiliary audio equipment. . . . 26
Additional Information
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Location of controls
CDX-MP70
Behind the front panel

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Refer to the pages listed for details.
aVOL (volume) control dial/SOUND
button
Rotate to:
– Adjust the volume.
– Adjust the sound setting.
Press to:
– Select the sound setting.
bSOURCE button
To select the source.
cMODE button
To change the operation.
dDSPL button 13, 14, 26
eDisplay window
fLIST button 12, 14, 15, 17, 18
gMENU button
To display the menus.
hZ(eject) button 11, 12
iRELEASE button 10
jOFF (Stop/Power off) button*10, 12,
25, 26
kReceptor for the card remote
commander and wireless rotary
commander
lREP button 13
mSHUF button 13
nm/M(SEEK –/+) buttons
To fast-forward, reverse a track,
tune in stations automatically,
find a station manually, and
select a setting.
o./>(–/+) control dial
Rotate to:
– Receive preset stations.
– Skip tracks.
– Select a menu.
Press to:
– Enter a setting.
pOPEN/CLOSE button 10, 11
qN(play) button 11
rRESET button 9
*Warning when installing in a car without
an ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition switch
After turning off the ignition, be sure to press
(OFF) on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off the
clock display.
Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off
and causes battery drain.
The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
aSCRL button
bDSPL button
cNumber buttons
dDSO button
eMENU button
fSOURCE button
gSEEK (</,) buttons
hSOUND button
iOFF button
jVOL (+/–) buttons
kMODE button
lEQ7 button
mLIST button
nDISC/ALBUM (M/m) buttons
oENTER button
pATT button
Card remote commander RM-X112
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DISC
–
ATTOFF
SCRL
DSPL
1
4
MODE
2
5
3
6
SOURCE
DISC
+
SEEK
+
SEEK
–
SOUND
ENTER
MENU
LIST
VOL
+
–
REP SHUF
EQ7DSO

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Note
If the unit is turned off by pressing (OFF) for
2 seconds, it cannot be operated with the card remote
commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed
to reactivate the unit first.
Tip
See “Replacing the lithium battery” on page 27 for
details on how to replace the batteries.
Selecting a disc and album with the
card remote commander
Disc and album can be skipped using the DISC/
ALBUM (M/m) buttons on the card remote
commander.
(With this unit)
(With optional unit)
*Available only when an MP3 file is played.
Skipping tracks continuously
Press once either SEEK/AMS (<or ,)
button on the card remote commander, then
press again within 1 second and hold.
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. If they enter the unit, 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.
To Press
Skip albums*
–Album selection Mor m[once for each album]
To continuously skip
albums, press and hold
either button.
To Press
Skip discs
–Disc selection Mor m[once for each disc] To continuously skip discs,
press once and press again
within 1 second (and hold)
either button.
Skip albums*
–Album selection Mor m[hold for a moment] and release
To continuously skip
albums, press (and hold)
within 1 second of first
releasing the button.

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Notes on discs
• To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface.
Handle the 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.
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.
Type of discs Label on the disc
Audio CD
MP3 files

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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.
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.)

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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
is 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.)
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.
Remove 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.
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
RESET button

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Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
1Press (OFF)*.
CD/MD playback or radio reception stops
(the key illumination and display remain on).
*If your car has no ACC position on the ignition
switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing
(OFF) for 2 seconds to avoid car battery drain.
2Press (RELEASE) to open up the front
panel and pull it off towards you.
Notes
•If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned
on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent
the speakers from being damaged.
•Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and its display window.
•Close the front panel before you detach it.
•Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in parked
cars or on dashboards/rear trays.
Tip
When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
Attaching the front panel
Attach part Aof the front panel to part Bof the
unit as illustrated and push the left side into
position until it clicks.
Notes
•Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
•Do not detach the front panel during the eject
operation. If the front panel is detached during eject,
operation will stop.
To eject the disc when you do not have the front
panel attached, press (OPEN/CLOSE) inside the
unit through hole Cwith a pointed object, such
as a ballpoint pen.
(RELEASE)
A
B
C

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Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1Press (MENU), then rotate the
./>control dial until “Clock”
appears.
1Press the ./>control dial.
The hour indication flashes.
2Rotate the ./>control dial to
set the hour.
3Press the M+ button.
The minute indication flashes.
4Rotate the ./>control dial to
set the minute.
2Press the ./>control dial.
The clock starts. After the clock setting is
completed, the display returns to normal play
mode.
Tip
When D.Info mode is set to on, the time is always
displayed (page 21).
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.
Playing a disc
(With this unit)
1Press Z.
The disc compartment slides out.
2Place a disc on the disc tray with the
label side up.
Insert the disc until it clicks.
3Press N.
The disc compartment closes and playback
starts.
If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display, and
playback starts. (If you press (OPEN/CLOSE),
the disc compartment closes but playback does
not start.)
Notes
•Do not place more than 1 disc on the disc tray.
•The disc compartment closes automatically after 30
seconds.
./>control
dial
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*Available only when an MP3 file is played.
To remove the disc, press down the center
spindle, and lift up the edge of the disc from the
relief in the disc tray.
Notes
•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 7, 8).
•Such discs should be finalized.
•While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if the
./>control dial is rotated, playback skips to
the last/first track of the disc.
•When the last track on the disc is over, playback
restarts from the first track of the disc.
•With optional unit connected, playback of the same
source will continue on to the optional CD/MD unit.
•There is a delay for a few seconds after pressing Z
before the disc tray is ejected, after reading the data
in the disc.)
(With optional unit)
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD” or “MD (MS*).”
2Press (MODE) repeatedly until the
desired unit appears.
Playback starts.
*MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1.
Cautions when connecting MGS-X1 and MD unit(s)
This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit.
•When you want to play MGS-X1, press (SOURCE) to
select “MS” or “MD.” If “MS” appears in the source
display, MGS-X1 starts to play. If “MD” appears in
the source display, press (MODE) to select “MS,” to
start playback.
•When you want to play an MD unit, press (SOURCE)
to select “MD” or “MS.” If your desired MD unit
appears in the source display, it starts to play. If “MS”
or another MD unit appears in the source display,
press (MODE) to select your desired MD unit, to
start playback.
Locating a disc
— Disc selection
See “Locating a disc by name” on page 15.
To Do this
Stop playback Press (OFF).
Eject the disc Press Z.
Skip tracks
–Automatic
Music Sensor
Rotate the ./>
control dial.
Fast-forward/
reverse
–Manual Search
Press and hold the –mor
M+ button, and release at
the desired point.
Skip albums*
–Album selection Press (LIST), then rotatethe ./> control dial.
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dial

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Display items
When the disc/album/track changes, any
prerecorded title*1of the new disc/album/track is
automatically displayed (if the Auto Scroll
function is set to “on,” names exceeding 9
characters will be scrolled (page 21)).
*1 When pressing (DSPL), “NO D.Name” or “NO
T.Name” indicates that there is no Disc Memo
(page 14) or prerecorded name to display.
*2 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.
*3 Only for MP3 files.
Only track name/artist name/album name in ID3
tag is displayed.
When pressing (DSPL), “NO ID3 Tag” indicates
that there is no ID3 tag to display.
Notes
•Some characters cannot be displayed.
•For some CD TEXT discs with very many
characters, information may not scroll.
•This unit cannot display the artist name for each
track of a CD TEXT disc.
Notes on MP3
•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 Auto scroll is set to off and the disc/album/track
name is changed, the disc/album/track name does not
scroll.
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:
• REP TRACK — to repeat a track.
•REPALBUM*
1— to repeat an album.
•REPDISC*
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 (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select “REP off.”
Playing tracks in random
order
— Shuffle Play
You can select:
• SHUF ALBUM*1— to play the tracks in the
current album in random order.
• SHUF DISC — to play the tracks on the
current disc in random order.
• SHUF CHNGR*2— to play the tracks in the
current optional CD (MD) unit in random
order.
• SHUF ALL*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 (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select “SHUF
off.”
Note
“SHUF ALL” will not shuffle tracks between CD units
and MD units.
To Press
Switch display
item (DSPL)
Scroll display item (DSPL) for 2 seconds
Displayable items
•Discname*1/artist name*2
• Album (folder) name*3
• Track (file) name*1 *3
•ID3tag*3
DISC/ALBUM
number Elapsed playing time
TRACK
number

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Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the
CUSTOM FILE function)
You can label each disc with a custom name
(Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters
for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the
disc by name (page 15).
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 the disc you want to label
in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE
function.
2Press (MENU), then rotate the
./>control dial until “Name Edit”
appears.
3Press the ./>control dial.
The unit will repeat the disc during the
labeling procedure.
4Enter the characters.
1Rotate the ./>control dial to
select the desired character.
AyByC... y0y1y2... y
+y–y*... y* yA
*(blank space)
2Press the M+ button after locating
the desired character.
If you press the –mbutton, you can
move back to the left.
3Repeat steps 1and 2to enter the
entire name.
5To return to normal CD play mode,
press the ./>control dial.
Tips
•Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a
name.
•There is another way to start labeling a CD: Press
(LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2
and 3. You can also complete the operation by
pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5.
•You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM
FILE function if that unit is connected along with a
CD unit that has the function. The Disc Memo will be
stored in the memory of the CD unit with the
CUSTOM FILE function.
Note
Repeat/shuffle play is suspended until the Name Edit
is complete.
Viewing the Disc Memo
As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes
priority over any original CD TEXT information.
Tip
To find out about other items that can be displayed,
see page 13.
./>control
dial
To Press
View (DSPL) during CD/CD
TEXT disc playback

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Erasing the Disc Memo
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD.”
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
CD unit storing the Disc Memo.
3Press (MENU), then rotate the
./>control dial until “Name Del”
appears.
4Press the ./>control dial.
The stored names will appear.
5Rotate the ./>control dial to
select the disc name you want to
erase.
6Press the ./>control dial for
2 seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase
other names.
7Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to normal CD play mode.
Notes
•When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased,
the original CD TEXT information is displayed.
•If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase,
try selecting a different CD unit in step 2.
Locating a disc by name
— List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT/
CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit)
You can use this function for discs that have been
assigned custom names*1or for CD TEXT
discs*2.
*1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you
assign a name for a CD (page 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.
1Press (LIST).
The name assigned to the current disc appears
in the display.
2Rotate the ./>control dial until
you find the desired disc.
3Press the ./>control dial to play
the disc.
Note
In the case of CD TEXT discs and MDs, some letters
cannot be displayed.
Locating an album or track by name
When a name is assigned to an album*3, or
track*4, you can locate it by name.
1Press (LIST) repeatedly until album/
track name appears in the display.
Each time you press (LIST), the display will
change in order of disc name, album name,
and track name.
After 5 seconds, the display returns to the
normal playback mode.
2Rotate the ./>control dial until
you find the desired album/track.
Playback starts.
*3 Available only for MP3 files.
*4 Available only for MP3 files, CD TEXT disc, and
MD.
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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 to select
the radio.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press (MENU), then rotate the
./>control dial until “BTM”
appears.
4Press the ./>control dial.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
•If only a few stations can be received due to weak
signals, some stored numbers will retain their former
settings.
•When a number is indicated in the display, the unit
starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
Receiving the stored stations
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Rotate the ./>control dial until
you find the desired station.
Tip
Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on the card
remote commander to select the stored station
directly.
If preset tuning does not work
Press the –mor M+ button to
search for the station (automatic
tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat until the desired station is
received.
Tips
•If automatic tuning stops too frequently, turn on the
Local Seek to limit seek to stations with stronger
signals (see “Changing the sound and display
settings” on page 21).
•If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold the –mor M+button to
locate the approximate frequency, then press the
–mor M+button repeatedly to fine adjust to the
desired frequency (manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
Select monaural reception mode
(see “Changing the sound and display
settings” on page 21).
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
(“ST” disappears).
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 21). Note that
some interference may occur in this setting.
•If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to off
(page 22).
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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 the –mor M+ button to tune
in the station that you want to store.
4Press (MENU), then rotate the
./>control dial until “Preset
Edit” appears.
5Press the ./>control dial.
6Rotate the ./>control dial to
select the number that you want to
store.
7Press the ./>control dial.
The stored station indication appears in the
display.
8Press (MENU) twice.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same stored
number, the previously stored station will be erased.
Operating with the card remote
commander
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)) until “MEM” appears.
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), then rotate the
./>control dial until “Name Edit”
appears.
3Press the ./>control dial.
4Enter the characters.
1Rotate the ./>control dial to
select the desired character.
AyByC... y0y1y2... y
+y–y*... y* yA
*(blank space)
2Press the M+ button after locating
the desired character.
If you press the –mbutton, you can
move back to the left.
3Repeat steps 1and 2to enter the
entire name.
5Press the ./>control dial.
Tips
•Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a
name.
•There is another way to start storing station names:
Press (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing
steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation
by pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5.
•If no memory is remaining, “Mem Full” appears in
the display, and you cannot assign a station name.
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Erasing the station name
1During radio reception, press (MENU),
then rotate the ./>control dial
until “Name Del” appears.
2Press the ./>control dial.
3Rotate the ./>control dial to
select the station whose name you
want to erase.
4Press the ./>control dial for 2
seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 3 to 4 if you want to erase other
names.
5Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to normal radio reception
mode.
Note
If you have already erased all of the station names,
“NO Data” appears in step 4.
Tuning in a station through a
list
— List-up
1During radio reception, press (LIST)
momentarily.
The frequency or the name assigned to the
current station appears in the display.
After 5 seconds, the display returns to the
normal playback mode.
2Rotate the ./>control dial until
you find the desired station.
If no name is assigned to the selected station,
the frequency appears in the display.
3Press the ./>control dial to tune
in the desired station.
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Other Functions
You can also control the unit (and optional CD/
MD units) with a rotary commander (optional).
The illustrations in this manual are of the RM-X5S.
The explanations are the same for the RM-X4S.
Using the rotary commander
First, attach the appropriate label depending on
how you want to mount the rotary commander.
The rotary commander works by pressing
buttons and/or rotating controls.
Inserting the supplied lithium battery
(RM-X5S only)
Tip
See “Notes on lithium battery” on page 27 for
information on lithium battery.
By pressing buttons
*1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is
connected.
*2 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for 2
seconds to turn off the clock indication after turning
off the ignition.
By rotating the control
SOUND
DSPL
MODE
SOUND
DSPL
MODE
x+ side up
Press To
(SOURCE) Change source (radio/CD/
MD*1/AUX)/Power on
(MODE) Change operation
(radio band/CD unit/MD*1
unit)
(ATT) Attenuate sound
(OFF)*2Stop playback or radio
reception/Power off
(SOUND) Select the sound menu
(DSPL) Change the display item
(For 2 seconds to scroll the
display item)
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OFF
Rotate the VOL control
to adjust the volume.
(SOURCE)
(SOUND)
(ATT)
(DSPL)
(OFF)
(MODE)
Turn the dial to change the direction
of infrared rays. (RM-X5S only)
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Rotate and release to:
– Skip tracks.
To continuously skip tracks, rotate once and
rotate again within 1 second and hold the
control.
– Tune in stations automatically.
Rotate, hold, and release to:
– Fast-forward/reverse a track.
– Find a station manually.
By pushing in and rotating the control
Push in and rotate the control to:
– Receive preset stations.
– Change the disc.*1
– Change the album.*2
*1 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected.
*2 When an MP3 file is played.
When an MP3 file is played, you can select an
album using the rotary commander.
(With this unit)
(With optional unit)
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of controls is factory-set
as shown below.
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
the right hand side of the steering column, you
can reverse the operative direction.
RM-X5S
Set the Rev/Nor-select switch to “Rev.”
RM-X4S
Press (SOUND) for 2 seconds while
pushing the VOL control.
To Do this
Skip albums
–Album selection Push in and rotate [once for each album] the control.
To continuously skip
albums, push in and rotate
(and hold) the control.
To Do this
Skip discs
–Disc selection Push in and rotate [once for each disc] the control.
To continuously skip discs,
push in and rotate once and
rotate again within 1 second
(and hold) the control.
Skip albums
–Album selection Push in and rotate the control [hold for a moment]
and release.
To continuously skip
albums, push in and rotate
again (and hold) within 1
second of first releasing the
control.
SOURCE
PRESET/DISC
control
To increase
To decrease
Rev Nor