Sony CDX-GT616UG User manual

4-284-027-31(1)
CDX-GT616UG/CDX-GT610UG/CDX-GT610US/CDX-GT61UMS
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
To switch the FM/AM tuning step, see page 4.
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 4.
Para cambiar el paso de sintonización de FM/AM, consulta la
página 4.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la
página 4.
Operating Instructions GB
Manual de
instrucciones
ES

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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.
ZAPPIN and Quick-BrowZer are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Windows Media is either a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
This product contains technology subject
to certain intellectual property rights of
Microsoft. Use or distribution of this
technology outside of this product is
prohibited without the appropriate
license(s) from Microsoft.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and
iPod touch 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.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function
(page 19). 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
 until the display
disappears each time you turn the
ignition off.

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Table of contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Switching the FM/AM tuning step (for non-Argentine models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Storing and receiving stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
USB devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Playing back a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
iPod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Operating an iPod directly — Passenger control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Searching and playing tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Playing tracks in various modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Sound Settings and Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Enjoying sophisticated sound functions — Advanced Sound Engine . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Adjusting setup items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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Getting Started
Switching the FM/AM
tuning step (for non-
Argentine models)
The FM/AM tuning step is factory-set to the
50 kHz (FM)/9 kHz (AM) position. If the
frequency allocation system of your country
is based on 200 kHz (FM)/10 kHz (AM) or
100 kHz (FM)/10 kHz (AM) step, set the
tuning step before use.
This setting appears when turned off.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Rotate the control dial until “TUNER-
STP” appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select from
“50K/9K,” “100K/10K” or “200K/10K,”
then press it.
Receivable frequency by selected frequency
setup:
FM 50 kHz: 87.50 MHz, 87.55 MHz, 87.60
MHz...
FM 100 kHz: 87.5 MHz, 87.6 MHz, 87.7
MHz...
FM 200 kHz: 87.5 MHz, 87.7 MHz, 87.9
MHz...
AM 9 kHz: 531 kHz, 540 kHz, 549 kHz...
AM 10 kHz: 530 kHz, 540 kHz, 550 kHz...
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.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour* digital indication.
* The Argentine model uses a 24-hour 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
 –/+.
4After setting the minute, press the
select button.
The setup is complete and the clock
starts.
To display the clock, press .

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Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit
to prevent theft.
1Press and hold  .
The unit is turned off.
2Press the front panel release button ,
then pull it off towards you.
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.
Note
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.
Attaching the front panel
Engage part Aof the front panel with part
Bof the unit, as illustrated, and push the
left side into position until it clicks.

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Location of controls
Main unit
This section contains instructions on the
location of controls and basic operations.
SOURCE/OFF button
Press to turn on the power/change the
source (Radio/CD/USB/AUX).
Press and hold for 1 second to turn off
the power.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds
to turn off the power and the display
disappears.
SEEK +/– 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).
ZAP button page 15
To enter ZAPPIN™mode.
Control dial/select button
page 16, 19
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup
items (press and rotate).
Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
Display window
(eject) button
To eject the disc.
USB connector page 11, 12
(BACK)/MODE button page 9, 13
Press to return to the previous display/
select the radio band (FM/AM).
Press and hold to enter/cancel the
passenger control.
Front panel release button page 5
Receptor for the remote
commander
(BROWSE) button page 14
To enter the Quick-BrowZer™mode.

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PTY button page 10
To select PTY in RDS.
Number buttons
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
CD/USB:
/: ALBUM /(during MP3/
WMA/AAC playback)
To skip albums (press); skip
albums continuously (press and
hold).
: REP*page 14
: SHUF page 14
: PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel,
press again.
DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 10, 11, 12, 13
To change display items (press); scroll
the display item (press and hold).
AUX input jack page 20
* This button has a tactile dot.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display
disappears, it cannot be operated with the remote
commander unless  on the unit
is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit
first.

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RM-X211 Remote
commander
Remove the insulation film before use.
OFF button
To turn off the power; stop the source.
SOURCE button
To turn on the power; change the
source (Radio/CD/USB/AUX).
()/() buttons
To control Radio/CD/USB, the same as
 –/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be
operated by .
(BACK) button
ENTER button
To apply a setting.
PTY button
VOL (volume) +*/– button
ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
MODE button
Press to select the radio band (FM/AM).
Press and hold to enter/cancel the
passenger control.
SOUND/MENU button
To enter sound setting (press); enter
menu (press and hold).
(BROWSE) button
(+)/(–) buttons
To control CD/USB, the same as /
 (ALBUM /) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be
operated by .
DSPL/SCRL button
Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
To pause playback (press ).
* This button has a tactile dot.
OFF
PTY
DSPL/
SCRL
SOUND SOURCE MODE
132
465
ATT
VOL
+
–
+
–
MENU
ENTER
PAU SE
2
8
1
q;
3
4
5
qa
9
qs
qd
6
7
qf

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Radio
Storing and receiving
stations
Tuning step setting is required (page 4).
Notes
• If the tuning step setting is changed, the stored
stations will be erased.
• If replacing the car battery or changing the
connections, the tuning step setting will be
erased, and you will need to set again.
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an
accident.
Storing automatically — BTM
1Press  repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press 
repeatedly. You can select from FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.
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.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a number
button ( to ) until “MEM”
appears.
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press a number
button ( to ).
Tuning automatically
1Select the band, then press  +/–
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  +/–to locate
the approximate frequency, then press
 +/–repeatedly to fine adjust to the
desired frequency (manual tuning).

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RDS
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information
along with the regular radio program signal.
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.
Changing display items
Press .
Selecting PTY (Program
Types)
Displays the currently received program
type. Also searches your selected program
type.
1Press  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 may receive a different radio program from
the one you select.
Setting CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission
sets the clock.
1Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 19).
Note
The CT function may not work properly even
though an RDS station is being received.
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
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing
CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/
WMA/AAC files (page 21)).
1Insert the disc (label side up).
Playback starts automatically.
To eject the disc, press .
Note
When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB
devices disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.
Changing display items
Displayed items may differ depending on
the disc type, recording format and settings.
Press .
USB devices
• MSC (Mass Storage Class)-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.
For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site on the back
cover.
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
1Open the USB cover, then connect the
USB device to the USB connector with
its USB cable.
Playback starts.
If a USB device is already connected, to start
playback, press  repeatedly
until “USB” appears.
To stop playback, press and hold
 for 1 second.
To remove the USB device, stop the USB
playback, then remove the USB device.

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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.
Changing display items
Displayed items may differ depending on
the USB device, recording format and
settings.
Press .
Notes
• The maximum number of displayable data is as
follows.
– folders (albums): 128
– files (tracks) per folder: 500
• 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
iPod
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.
For details on the compatibility of your
iPod, see “About iPod” (page 22) or visit the
support site on the back cover.
Playing back iPod
Before connecting the iPod, turn down the
volume of the unit.
1Open the USB cover, then connect the
iPod to the USB connector with the
USB connection cable for iPod (not
supplied)*.
* Using the RC-100IP USB connection cable
for iPod is recommended.
The tracks on the iPod start playing
automatically from the point last played.
If an iPod is already connected, to start
playback press 
repeatedly until “USB” appears. (“IPD”
appears in the display when iPod is
recognized.)
Press and hold  for 1
second to stop playback.
To remove the iPod, stop the iPod playback,
then remove the iPod.

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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.
Note
Do not detach the front panel during playback of
the iPod, otherwise data may be damaged.
Tip
iPod is recharged while the unit is turned on.
Resuming mode
When the iPod is connected to the dock
connector, playback starts in the mode set
by the iPod. In this mode, the following
buttons do not function.
–  (REP)
–  (SHUF)
Changing display items
Press .
Note
Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed
correctly.
Skipping albums, podcasts,
genres, playlists and artists
Operating an iPod directly
— Passenger control
You can operate an iPod directly even when
connected to the dock connecter.
1During playback, press and hold
.
“MODE IPOD” appears and you will be
able to operate the iPod directly.
To exit the passenger control, press and
hold .
Then “MODE AUDIO” will appear and the
play mode will change to iPod mode.
Note
The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.
To Do this
Skip Press / (ALBUM /
) [press once for each]
Skip
continuously
Press and hold /
(ALBUM /)
[hold to desired point]

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Searching and
playing tracks
Playing tracks in various
modes
You can listen to tracks repeatedly (repeat
play) or in random order (shuffle play).
Available play modes differ depending on
the selected sound source.
1During playback, press  (REP) or
 (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired play mode appears.
Playback in selected play mode may take
time to start.
Repeat play
Shuffle play
*1 iPod only
*2 CD only
*3 USB and iPod only
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.
When the track list appears, press
(BACK) repeatedly until the desired
search category appears.
* During playback, press (BROWSE) for
more than 2 seconds to directly return to the
beginning of the category list (USB only).
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 exit the Quick-BrowZer mode, press
(BROWSE).
Note
When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the
repeat/shuffle setting is canceled.
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM album repeatedly.
PODCAST*1podcast repeatedly.
ARTIST*1artist repeatedly.
PLAYLIST*1playlist repeatedly.
GENRE*1genre repeatedly.
OFF track in normal order
(Normal play).
Select To play
SHUF ALBUM album in random
order.
SHUF DISC*2disc in random order.
SHUF PODCAST*1podcast in random
order.
SHUF ARTIST*1artist in random order.
SHUF PLAYLIST*1playlist in random
order.
SHUF GENRE*1genre in random order.
SHUF DEVICE*3device in random
order.
SHUF OFF track in normal order
(Normal play).

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Searching by skip items
— Jump mode
When many items are in a category, you can
search the desired item quickly.
1Press  + in Quick-BrowZer
mode.
The item name will appear.
2Rotate the control dial to select the
item near the one desired.
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
 –.
Searching by alphabetical
order — Alphabet search
When an iPod is connected to the unit, you
can search for a desired item alphabetically.
1Press  + in Quick-BrowZer
mode.
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.
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  –.
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.
• Alphabet search may take some time,
depending on the amount of tracks.
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  during playback.
Playback starts from a passage of the
next track. You can select the playback
time (page 19).
2Press the select button or  when
a track you want to listen is played
back.
The track that you select returns to
normal play mode from the beginning.
Pressing (BACK) also confirms a
track to playback.
Tips
•Press +/– in ZAPPIN mode to skip a
track.
•Press/ (ALBUM /) in ZAPPIN
mode to skip album.
The part of each track to play
back in ZAPPIN mode.
Track
 pressed.

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Sound Settings and
Setup Menu
Changing the sound
settings
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
1During reception/playback, press the
select button.
2Rotate the control dial until the desired
menu item appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
setting, then press it.
4Press (BACK).
The following items can be set:
*1 Hidden when “SET POSITION” is set to
“OFF.”
*2 When the audio output is set to “SUB-OUT”
(page 19).
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 20).
Enjoying sophisticated sound
functions — Advanced Sound Engine
Advanced Sound Engine creates an ideal in-
car sound field with digital signal
processing.
Selecting the sound quality
— EQ7 Preset
You can select an equalizer curve from 7
equalizer curves (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE,
CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or
OFF).
1During reception/playback, press the
select button.
2Rotate the control dial until “EQ7
PRESET” appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial until the desired
equalizer curve appears, then press it.
4Press (BACK).
To cancel the equalizer curve, select “OFF”
in step 3.
EQ7 PRESET (page 16)
EQ7 SETTING (page 17)
POSITION
SET POSITION (Listening Position
setting) (page 17)
ADJ POSITION*1(Listening Position
adjustment) (page 18)
SET SW POS*1 *2(Subwoofer Position
setting) (page 17)
BALANCE
Adjusts the sound balance: “RIGHT-15”
– “CENTER” – “LEFT-15.”
FADER
Adjusts the relative level: “FRONT-15” –
“CENTER” – “REAR-15.”
DM+ (page 18)
RB ENH (Rear Bass Enhancer) (page 18)
SW LEVEL*2(Subwoofer Level)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume level:
“+10 dB” – “0 dB” – “–10 dB.”
(“ATT” is displayed at the lowest
setting.)
AUX VOL*3(AUX Volume level)
Adjusts the volume level for each
connected auxiliary equipment: “+18
dB” – “0 dB” – “–8 dB.”
This setting negates the need to adjust
the volume level between sources.

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Tip
The equalizer curve setting can be memorized for
each source.
Customizing the equalizer
curve — EQ7 Setting
“CUSTOM” of EQ7 allows you to make
your own equalizer settings.
1Select a source, then press the select
button.
2Rotate the control dial until “EQ7
SETTING” appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial until “BASE”
appears, then press it.
You can select an equalizer curve as a
basis for further customizing.
4Rotate the control dial to select the
equalizer curve, then press it.
5Setting the equalizer curve.
Rotate the control dial to select the
frequency range, then press it.
BAND1: 63 Hz
BAND2: 160 Hz
BAND3: 400 Hz
BAND4: 1 kHz
BAND5: 2.5 kHz
BAND6: 6.3 kHz
BAND7: 16.0 kHz
Rotate the control dial to adjust the
volume level, then press it.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB
steps, from -6 dB to +6 dB.
Repeat steps and to adjust other
frequency ranges.
6Press (BACK) twice.
The equalizer curve is stored in
“CUSTOM.”
Optimizing sound by Time
Alignment — Listening
Position
The unit can simulate a natural sound field
by delaying the sound output from each
speaker to suit your position.
The options for “POSITION” are indicated
below.
You can also set the approximate subwoofer
position from your listening position if:
– the audio output is set to “SUB-OUT”
(page 19).
– the listening position is set besides “OFF.”
The options for “SET SW POS” are
indicated below.
NEAR (): Near
NORMAL (): Normal
FAR (): Far
1During reception/playback, press the
select button.
2Rotate the control dial until “SET
POSITION” appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select from
“FRONT L,” “FRONT R,” “FRONT” or
“ALL,” then press it.
4Rotate the control dial until “SET SW
POS” appears, then press it.
FRONT L (): Front left
FRONT R (): Front right
FRONT (): Center front
ALL (): In the center of
your car
OFF: No position set

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5Rotate the control dial to select the
subwoofer position from “NEAR,”
“NORMAL” or “FAR,” then press it.
6Press (BACK).
To cancel listening position, select “OFF”
on step 3.
Adjusting the listening
position
You can fine-tune the listening position
setting.
1During reception/playback, press the
select button.
2Rotate the control dial until “ADJ
POSITION” appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to adjust the
listening position, then press it.
Adjustable range: “+3” – “CENTER” –
“–3.”
4Press (BACK).
DM+ Advanced
DM+ Advanced improves digitally
compressed sound by restoring high
frequencies lost in the compression process.
1During playback, press the select
button.
2Rotate the control dial until “DM+”
appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select “ON,”
then press it.
4Press (BACK).
Tip
The DM+ setting can be memorized for each
source.
Using rear speakers as
subwoofer — Rear Bass
Enhancer
Rear Bass Enhancer enhances the bass
sound by applying the low pass filter setting
(page 20) to the rear speakers. This function
allows the rear speakers to work as a
subwoofer if one is not connected.
1During reception/playback, press the
select button.
2Rotate the control dial until “RB ENH”
appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select from
“1,” “2” or “3,” then press it.
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Adjusting setup items
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Rotate the control dial until the desired
item appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
setting, then press it.*
The setting is complete.
4Press (BACK).
* For CLOCK-ADJ, TUNER-STP and BTM
settings, step 4 is not necessary.
The following items can be set depending
on the source and setting:
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4)
TUNER-STP*1 *3(Tuner Step) (page 4)
CT (Clock Time)
Activates the CT function: “ON,” “OFF”
(page 10).
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.”
CAUT ALM*3(Caution Alarm)
Activates the caution alarm: “ON,”
“OFF” (page 5).
AUX-A*3(AUX Audio)
Activates the AUX source display: “ON,”
“OFF” (page 20).
AUTO OFF
Shuts off automatically after a desired
time when the unit is turned off: “NO,”
“30S (Seconds),” “30M (Minutes),” “60M
(Minutes).”
REAR/SUB*3
Switches the audio output: “SUB-OUT”
(subwoofer), “REAR-OUT” (power
amplifier).
BLK OUT (Black Out)
Turns off the illumination automatically
for any source (e.g., during radio
reception/CD playback, etc.) if no
operation is performed for 5 seconds:
“ON,” “OFF.”
To bring the light back on, press any
button on the unit. (When activated,
remote operation is unavailable.)
DEMO
(Demonstration)
Activates the demonstration: “ON,”
“OFF.”
DIMMER
Changes the display brightness: “ON,”
“OFF.”
ILLUM*2(Illumination)
Changes the illumination color: “1,” “2.”
M.DISPLAY (Motion Display)
– “SA”: to show moving patterns and
spectrum analyzer.
– “OFF”: to deactivate the Motion Display.
AUTO SCR (Auto Scroll)
Scrolls long items automatically: “ON,”
“OFF.”
ZAP TIME (Zappin Time)
Selects the playback time for the
ZAPPIN function.
– “Z.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds),”
“Z.TIME-2 (about 15 seconds),”
“Z.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds).”
ZAP BEEP (Zappin Beep)
Has the beep sound between track
passages: “ON,” “OFF.”
LPF FREQ*4(Low Pass Filter Frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency:
“50Hz,” “60Hz,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,”
“120Hz.”
LPF SLOP*4(Low Pass Filter Slope)
Selects the LPF slope: “1,” “2,” “3.”
SW PHASE*5(Subwoofer Phase)
Selects the subwoofer phase: “NORM,”
“REV.”

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*1 This feature is available on non-Argentine
models.
*2 This feature is available on Argentine models
only.
*3 When the unit is turned off.
*4 When the audio output is set to “SUB-OUT”
or Rear Bass Enhancer is set to other than
“OFF.”
*5 When the audio output is set to “SUB-OUT.”
Using optional
equipment
Auxiliary audio
equipment
By connecting an optional portable audio
device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini
jack) on the unit and then simply selecting
the source, you can listen on your car
speakers.
Connecting the portable audio device
1Turn off the portable audio device.
2Turn down the volume on the unit.
3Connect the portable audio device to the
unit with a connecting cord (not supplied)*.
* Be sure to use a straight type plug.
Adjusting the volume level
Be sure to adjust the volume for each
connected audio device before playback.
1Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Press  repeatedly until
“AUX” appears.
3Start playback of the portable audio device
at a moderate volume.
4Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
5Adjust the input level (page 16).
HPF FREQ (High Pass Filter Frequency)
Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off
frequency: “OFF,” “50Hz,” “60Hz,”
“80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz.”
HPF SLOP (High Pass Filter Slope)
Selects the HPF slope (effective only
when HPF FREQ is set to other than
“OFF”): “1,” “2,” “3.”
LOUDNESS (Dynamic Loudness)
Reinforces bass and treble for clear
sound at low volume levels: “ON,”
“OFF.”
ALO (Automatic Level Optimizer)
Adjust the playback volume level of all
playback sources to the optimum level:
“ON,” “OFF.”
BTM (page 9)