Sony XDP-PK1000 User manual

4-291-715-12(1)
XDP-PK1000
Digital Link
Sound System
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottoms of the DSP
master unit and amplifier.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
Operating Instructions US
Manual de instrucciones ES

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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.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material – special handling
may apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery
contains perchlorate
iPhone®, iPod®, iPod classic®,
iPod nano®, and iPod touch®are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
To prevent battery drain, turn off the
system after use by pressing and holding
the SOURCE/OFF button on the remote
commander/cradle more than two
seconds. The LED indicators on the DSP
master unit and cradle turn off when the
system is off.
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
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The System Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DSP master unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
RM-X251 Card remote commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sound Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Optimized sound setting based on your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting the sound balance based on your listening preference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setting up the Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Before Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Arranging the cradle cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Attaching an iPod/iPhone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting up the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Enjoying an iPod/iPhone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Playing from a car audio unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Digital Link Sound System (XDP-PK1000).
This system allows you to digitally integrate an iPod/iPhone into your existing car audio unit.
You can enjoy exciting sound from your car audio unit and iPod/iPhone via this system, which
features sound settings optimized for your vehicle type by using Sony’s original digital sound
technology, and powerful bass delivered by the supplied subwoofer and amplifier.
The DSP master unit makes a natural “front sound field” possible, so that you can feel bass as
though it comes from directly in front of the driver’s seat even though the subwoofer is located
at the rear of your car, e.g., in a cargo area.
There is also a digital connection for an iPod/iPhone so that you can enjoy high quality sound
in your car without noise/distortion.
Enjoy the new sound experience with this Digital Link Sound System.
Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the system for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing
connections, you should reset the system (page 5).
Press the RESET button of the DSP master unit.

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The System Components
This section contains explanations on the location of controls and their basic operations.
DSP master unit
Sound setting switches page 10
Set each switch according to your car
type/interior.
SOURCE indicator
You can check the status of the DSP
master unit.
INPUT SELECT switch
Select either 2-channel or 4-channel
sound from the car audio unit. Select
“2ch” if you connect only the front car
speakers to the DSP master unit, with
High Level Input connection.
RESET
Press to reset the DSP master unit
settings.
Note
• Avoid touching the top of the DSP master unit
during use, as it becomes hot over time.
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Indicator Status
Turns blue. A car audio unit is selected as
the source.
Turns red. An iPod/iPhone is selected as
the source.
Flashes blue. Diagnostic error. See
“Troubleshooting” (page 22).
Flashes red. Overload error when an
iPod/iPhone is selected as the
source. See
“Troubleshooting” (page 22).
Flashes blue
and red
alternately.
Temperature detection is
working. See
“Troubleshooting” (page 22).

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Cradle
Suction cup
SEEK /buttons*1*2
Press to skip tracks.
Remote sensor
Indicator
You can check the status of the DSP
master unit.
VOLUME (VOL) +/–*2
SOURCE/OFF button
Press to turn on the power/change the
source between a car audio unit and an
iPod/iPhone.
Press and hold more than two seconds
to turn off the system. The indicator
() turns off.
Port for the cradle cable
Used for connecting the cradle cable.
Cover for the suction cup
PUSH RELEASE button
Push to stretch the arm.
LOCK/RELEASE lever
Turn to lock/release the suction cup.
PUSH button
Press hard to secure the cradle on the
dashboard.
Tab
Pull up to remove the cradle from the
dashboard.
*1 has a tactile dot.
*2 These buttons work only when an iPod/
iPhone is selected as the source and the music
player on an iPod/iPhone is activated.
Indicator Status
Turns blue. A car audio unit is selected as
the source.
Turns red. An iPod/iPhone is selected as
the source.
Flashes blue. Diagnostic error. See
“Troubleshooting” (page 22).
Flashes red. Overload error when an
iPod/iPhone is selected as the
source. See
“Troubleshooting” (page 22).
Flashes blue
and red
alternately.
Temperature detection is
working. See
“Troubleshooting” (page 22).

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RM-X251 Card remote
commander
Remove the insulation film before use.
SOURCE/OFF button
Press to turn off the power/change the
source between a car audio unit and an
iPod/iPhone.
Press and hold more than two seconds
to turn off the system. The indicators on
the DSP master unit and the cradle turn
off.
FAD/BAL (FRONT/CNT/REAR)
buttons page 11
Press to adjust the balance between the
speakers.
VOL +/– buttons*1
LEFT/RIGHT buttons page 11
Press to adjust the speaker balance.
Press and hold the CNT button () to
return to the default setting.
BASS (–/CNT/+) buttons page 11
Press to adjust the bass level.
ALO (Automatic Level Optimizer)
button*1page 11
Adjust the playback volume level of an
iPod/iPhone to the optimum level:
“ON,” “OFF.”
/buttons*1
Press to skip tracks.
TREBLE (–/CNT/+) buttons page 11
Press these buttons to adjust the treble
level.
SUB VOL +/– button*2page 11
Press to adjust the subwoofer volume.
*1 These buttons work only when an iPod/
iPhone is selected as the source and the music
player on an iPod/iPhone is activated.
*2 SUB VOL + has a tactile dot.
Note
• If the system is turned off and the indicators on
the cradle/DSP master unit are off, remote
commander operation is not possible. To
activate the system again, press the SOURCE/
OFF button on the cradle, and make sure that
the indicators on the cradle/DSP master unit
are lit.

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Amplifier
POWER/PROTECTOR indicator
Lights up in green during operation.
If the PROTECTOR turns on, the
indicator will change from green to red.
If the PROTECTOR turns on, refer to
“Troubleshooting” (page 22).
Dynamic Distortion Suppressor
Conventional Amplifier
Rated Power
Output Signal
Max. Power
Output Signal
Rated Power
Output Signal
Max. Power
Output Signal
Activated
Distortion
Suppressed!
Now you can enjoy clear bass sound with less distortion.

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Subwoofer

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Sound Settings
Optimized sound setting
based on your vehicle
This system provides clear treble and
powerful bass optimized for the vehicle type
by setting the DSP master unit. 18 different
settings are available.
Warning
• Avoid touching the top of the DSP master unit
when setting the switches, as it becomes hot
during use.
Notes
• Set the sound of the car audio unit (BASS/
TREB/Loudness, etc.) to the flat position.
• Set the switches on the front panel of the DSP
master unit with your fingers. Do not use any
tools when setting these switches.
SW LOCATION switch
Select from one of three positions (FAR/
MID/NEAR) based on the distance between
the driver’s seat and where the subwoofer is.
TRUNK switch
Select “Y” (yes) or “N” (no) based on
whether the subwoofer is mounted in the
trunk.
If the subwoofer is mounted in the trunk,
select “Y.”
VEHICLE SIZE switch
Select from one of three sizes (L/M/S) based
on the air volume of your car.
See the following examples.
Compact hatchback
Middle sized sedan
Pickup Truck
Full sized SUV
SW LOCATION: MID
TRUNK: N
VEHICLE SIZE: S
SW LOCATION: MID
TRUNK: Y
VEHICLE SIZE: M
SW LOCATION: NEAR
TRUNK: N
VEHICLE SIZE: S
SW LOCATION: FAR
TRUNK: N
VEHICLE SIZE: L