Sony CDX-GT62PW User manual

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3-285-539-41 (1)
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Compact Disc Player
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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number
in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CDX-GT62IPW Serial No. _
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 12.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostraci6n (DEMO), consulte la
pagina 13.
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For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital
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 llsed in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur
in aparticular 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.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
For the state of california, USA only
Perchlorate MateIial -special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate
Microsoft, Windows Media,
and the Windows logo are
trademarks
or registered
trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countJies.
iPod is atrademark
of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Warning if your car's ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 12).
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
(OFF) until the display disappears
each time you turn the ignition off.

Table of Contents
Welcome! 4
Getting Started
Resetting the unit 4
Preparing the card remote commander 4
Setting the clock 4
Detaching the front panel 5
Attaching the front panel 5
Inserting the disc in the unit 5
Ejecting the disc 5
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit 6
Card remote commander RM-X
151 6
Searching for atrack
-Quick-BrowZer 8
CD
Display items 9
Repeat and shuffle play 9
Radio
Storing and receiving stations 9
Storing automatically -BTM 9
Storing manually 9
Receiving the stored stations 9
T . . 11
umng automatlca y 9
iPod
Playing back iPod 10
Playing tracks 10
Display items 10
Setting the play mode II
Repeat and shuffle play II
Other functions
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II
Adjusting the sound characteristics II
Customizing the equalizer curve
-EQ3 12
Adjusting setup items -SET 12
Using optional equipment 13
Auxiliary audio equipment 13
Rotary commander RM-X4S 14
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Notes on discs 15
Playback order of MP3IWMAJAAC files
(CD-R1RW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 16
About MP3 files. .................. .. 16
About WMA files 16
About AAC files .................. .. 16
About iPod ....................... .. 16
Maintenance ........................ .. 17
Removing the unit. ................... .. 18
Specifications. ...................... .. 18
Troubleshooting ..................... .. 19
Error displayslMessages 20 •
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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player.
You can enjoy your drive with the
following functions.
•CD
playback
You can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT) and CD-RlCD-RW (MP3IWMAlAAC
files (page 16)).
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of discs
Label on the disc
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• Radio reception
- You can store up to 6stations per band (FM 1,
FM2, FM3, AM 1and AM2).
-
BIM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects
strong signal stations and stores them.
•
Search function
Quick-BrowZer: You can quickly and easily
search for atrack in aCD, or iPod connected to
this unit (page 8).
•
Sound adjustment
- EQ3 stage2: You can choose anyone of 7
preset equalizer curves.
-
DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):
Creates amore ambient sound field, using
virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the
sound
of speakers, even if they are installed
low in the door.
•
iPod operation
iPod connection can be made by the dock
connector cable on the rear
of the unit.
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Auxiliary equipment connection
An AUX input jack on the front of the unit
allows connection
of aportable audio device.
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.
Detach the front panel and press the RESET
button with apointed object, such as aball-point
pen.
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Pressing the RESET button will erase the clocksetting
and some stored contents.
Preparing the card remote
commander
Before using the card remote commander for the
first time, remove the insulation film.
Tip
For
how to replace the battery, see "Replacing the
lithium battery
of the card remote commander"on
page
17.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a12-hour digital indication.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Press the select button repeatedly
until "CLOCK-ADJ" appears.
3 Press (SEEK) +.
The hour indication flashes.
4 Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press (SEEK)
-/+.
5 Press the select button.
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press
( DSPL) again to return to the previous display.

Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
Caution alarm
If you tum the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alarm will sound for afew seconds.
The alarm will only sound
if the built-in
amplifier
is used.
1Press (OFF ).
The unit is turned off.
2Press (OPEN).
The front panel is flipped down.
3Slide the front panel to the right, then
gently pull out the left end of the front
panel.
Notes
•Do notdrop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel
and display window.
•Do
not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature
or moisture. Avoidleaving it in aparked
car or on adashboard/rear tray.
Attaching the front panel
Place the hole @ of the front panel onto the
spindle ®on the unit, then lightly push the left
side in.
Press
C,..S .. O=U..,..R=C=E""') on the unit (or insert adisc) to
operate the unit.
Nots
Do not put anything on the innersurface of the front
panel.
Inserting the disc in the unit
1Press (OPEN).
2Insert the disc (label side up).
3Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
Ejecting the disc
1Press (OPEN).
2 Press~.
The disc is ejected.
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This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations. For details, see
the respective pages.
For iPod operation, see "iPod" on page
10.
The corresponding buttons on the card remote
commander control the same functions as those
on the unit.
[I] OFF button
To power off; stop the source.
[2] Q(BROWSE) button page 8
To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.
~ Control dial/select button page 8, 11
To adjust volume (rotate); select items (press
and rotate).
@] SOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
iPod/AUX).
[§] Display window
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Location of controls and basic operations

[§] AUX input jack page 13
To connect aportable audio device.
[l] OPEN button page 5
[ID ~ (BACK) button page 8
To return to the previous display.
[ID Receptor for the card remote
commander
@I SEEK -/+ buttons
CD/iPod:
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again within
about 1second and hold); reverse/fast-
forward atrack (press and hold).
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
astation manually (press and hold).
[ll] MODE button page 9, 10
To select the radio band (FM/AM); select the
play mode
of iPod.
I12l BTM button page 9
To start the BTM function.
~ Number buttons
CD/iPod:
Q)/®: ALBUM -/+
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and-hold).
G): REP page 9,11
0: SHUF page 9,11
@:PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
IHI DSPl (display)/SCRl (scroll) button
page 9,10
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
~ RESET button page 4
[I§] ~ (eject) button page 5
To eject the disc.
I1ll Disc slot page 5
To insert the disc.
The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/functions
from the unit. Remove the insulation film before
use (page 4).
1m .. (..... )/ .. (~) buttons
To control CD/radio/iPod, the same as
(SEEK) -/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated
by
.....
1m DSPl (display) button
To change display items.
~ VOL (volume) +/- button
To adjust volume.
PJI ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
~ SEl (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
During the Quick-BrowZer mode,
(SEL)
(select) is inactive.
fJ] t (+)/. (-) buttons
To control CD/iPod, the same as Q)/®
(ALBUM -/+) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
t.. .
g) SCRl (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
~ Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote commander
unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or adisc is
inserted to activate the unit first.

Rotate the control dial to select the desired search category, then press it to confirm.
~ (BACK):
To return to the previous display.
Control dial:
To select the item (rotate); confirm the item (press).
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Repeat step 2until the desired track is selected.
Playback starts.
Q (BROWSE):
To enter/exit the Quick-BrowZer mode.
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Press Q(BROWSE).
The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list
of search categories appears.
Display items differ, depending on the type
of iPod or disc.
To return to the previous display
Press ~ (BACK).
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode
Press Q(BROWSE).
Note
When entering the Quick-BrowZermode, the repeat/shuffle setting is canceled.
Searching for atrack -Quick-BrowZer
You can search for atrack in aCD or iPod easily by category.

Display items
osn EU3
eSource
eTrack number/Elapsed playing time, Disci
artist name, Album number*, Album name,
Track name, Text information, Clock
* Album number is displayed only when the album is
changed.
To change display items e, press (DSPL).
Tip
Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type,
recording format and settings. For details on MP3/
WMAlAAC, see page 16.
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or
CD (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Radio
Storing and receiving stations
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically -BTM
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
"TUNER" appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FMI, FM2,
FM3,
AMI or AM2.
2Press and hold (BTM) until "BTM"
flashes.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons.
Abeep sounds when the setting
is stored.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button (CD to @) until
"MEM" appears.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previouslystored station will be replaced.
•
*When an MP3IWMAlAAC is played.
To return to normal play mode, select "e:; OFF'
or "SHUF OFF."
Select
e:; TRACK
e:; ALBUM*
SHUF ALBUM*
SHUF DISC
To play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
album in random order.
disc in random order.
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press a number
button (CD to @).
Tuning automatically
1Select the band, then press (SEEK) -/+
to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station
is received.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen
to, press and hold ( SEEK) -/+ to locate the
approximate frequency, then press ( SEEK) -/+
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).
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"Source (iPod) indication
eTrack!AlbumJPodcast/ArtistJPlaylist/Genre
number, Track!Artist/Album name, Elapsed
playing time, Clock
To change display items e, press (DSPL).
Note
Some letters stored in iPod may notbe displayed
correctly.
Tips
•When the iPod is connected to the dock connector,
the mode changes
to the Resuming mode. In
Resumingmode, pressing
(]) (REP) orG) (SHUF)
does
not function. Ifyou cancel the resuming mode
by pressing (MODE) or G)/® (ALBUM -/+) now
function to change the play mode.
•When the ignition keyis turned to the ACCposition,
or the unit is on, the iPod will be recharged.
• If the iPod is disconnected duringplayback, "NO
IPOD"appears in the display
of the unit.
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Display items
iPod
Playing back iPod
1Connect the iPod to the dock
connector.
The iPod will tum on automatically, and the
display will appear on the iPod screen as
below.
By connecting an iPod
to the dock connector at
the rear
of the unit, you can listen on your car
speakers, while controlling the iPod from the
unit.
Notes
•When an iPod is connected to the dock connector,
operation from the iPod cannot
be performed.
•Before connecting the iPod to the dock connector,
turn down the volume
of the unit.
•
The tracks on the iPod start playing
automatically from the point last played.
If an iPod is already connected, to start
playback press
(SOURCE) repeatedly until
"IPOD" appears.
2Press (MODE) to select the play mode.
The mode changes as follows:
Resuming Mode -- Album Mode --
Track Mode -- Podcast Mode -- Genre
Mode
-- Playlist Mode -- Artist Mode
3Adjust the volume.
Press (OFF) to stop playback.
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Setting the play mode
Skipping albums, podcasts, genres,
playlists and artists
1During playback, press (MODE).
The mode changes as follows:
Album Mode ---. Track Mode ---.
Podcast
Mode* ---. Genre Mode ---.
Playlist Mode ---. Artist Mode
* May not appear depending on iPod setting.
To
Skip
Skip
continuously
Press
(D/e]) (ALBUM -/+)
[press once for each]
(D/e]) (ALBUM -/+)
[hold to desired point]
Other functions
Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
1Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
2Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
After 3seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns
to normal play/reception
mode.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
"e" indicates the default settings.
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or
m(SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Select
c: TRACK
c: ALBUM
c: PODCAST
c: ARTIST
c: PLAYLIST
c: GENRE
SHUFALBUM
SHUF ARTIST
SHUF PLAYLIST
SHUF GENRE
SHUF DEVICE
To play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
podcast repeatedly.
artist repeatedly.
playlist repeatedly.
genre repeatedly.
album
in random order.
artist in random order.
playlist in random order.
genre in random order.
device in random order.
EQ3
To select an equalizer type: "XPLOD" (e),
"VOCAL," "EDGE," "CRUISE," "SPACE," •
"GRAVITY," "CUSTOM" or "OFF."
DSO*1
To select the DSO mode: "I," "2" (e), "3" or
"OFF." The larger the number, the more
enhanced the effect.
LOW*2, MID*2, HI*2 (page 12)
To customize the equalizer curve.
BAL (Balance)
To adjust the balance between the right and left
speakers: "RIGHT-IO" -"CENTER" (e) -
"LEFT-IO"
FAD (Fader)
To adjust the balance between the front and rear
speakers: "FRONT-I0" -"CENTER"
(e)-
"REAR-IO"
SUB*3 (Subwoofer volume)
To adjust the subwoofer volume: "+I0 dB" -
"0 dB" (e) -
"-10 dB"
("ATT'
is displayed at the lowest setting.)
To return to normal play mode, select" c:; OFF'
or "SHUF OFF. "
Note
If m(SHUF) is pressed during podcast playback, only
the first content willplayback.
AUX*4 (AUX level)
To adjust the volume level for each connected
auxiliary equipment. This setting negates the
need to adjust the volume level between sources
(page 13).
Adjustable level: "+18 dB" -
"0 dB" (e)-
"-8 dB"
*1When tuner is selected as the source, the default
setting is "OFF."
*2 When EQ3 is activated.
*3 When the audio output is set to "SUB-OUT'
(page 12).
*4 When AUX source is activated.
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Customizing the equalizer curve
-EQ3
"CUSTOM" of EQ3 allows you to make your
own equalizer settings.
1Select asource, then press the select
button repeatedly to select "EQ3:'
2Rotate the control dial to select
"CUSTOM."
3Press the select button repeatedly
until "LOW;' "MID" or "HI" appears.
4Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in 1dB steps,
from
-10 dB to +10 dB.
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Repeat steps 3and 4to adjust the equalizer
curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold the select button before the
setting is complete.
After 3seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
Adjusting setup items - SET
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
setting (example "ON" or "OFF").
4Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
Note
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source
and setting.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
"e" indicates the default settings.
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4)
BEEP
To set "BEEP-ON" (e) or "BEEP-OFF."
AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio)
To tum the AUX source display "AUX-A-ON"
(e)
or "AUX-A-OFF" (page 13).
A.OFF (Auto Off)
To shut off automatically after adesired time
when the unit is turned off.
- "A OFF-NO" (e), "A.OFF-30S (Seconds),"
"A OFF-30M (Minutes)" or "AOFF-60M
(Minutes)."
SUB/REAR*1
To switch the audio output.
-"SUB-OUT" (e):
to output to asubwoofer.
-"REAR-OUT": to output to apower amplifier.
DEMO (Demonstration)
To set "DEMO-ON" (e) or "DEMO-OFF."
DIMMER
To change the brightness of the display.
-"DIMMER-AT" (e): to dim the display
automatically when you tum lights on.
-"DIMMER-OFF': to deactivate the dimmer.
-"DIMMER-ON": to dim the display.
CONTRAST
To adjust the contrast of the display. The
contrast level is adjustable in 7steps.
ILLUMI (Illumination)
To change the illumination color: "ILLUMI-I"
(e)
or "ILLUMI-2."
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M.DSPl (Motion Display)
To select the Motion Display mode.
-"M.DSPL-SA" (e):
to show moving patterns
and spectrum analyzer.
-"M.DSPL-ON": to show moving patterns.
-"M.DSPL-OFF":
to deactivate the Motion
Display.
A.SCRl (Auto Scroll)
To scroll long displayed item automatically
when the disc/album/track
is changed.
-"ASCRL-ON" (e): to scroll.
-"A.SCRL-OFF': to not scroll.
lOCAL (Local Seek Mode)
-"LOCAL-ON" :to only tune into stations with
stronger signals.
-"LOCAL-OFF" (e): to tune normal reception.
MONO*2 (Monaural Mode)
To improve poor FM reception, select monaural
reception mode.
-"MONO-ON" :
to hear stereo broadcast in
monaural.
-
"MONO-OFF' (e): to hear stereo broadcast in
stereo.
lPF*3 (Low Pass Filter)
To select the subwoofer cut-offfrequency: "LPF
OFF" (e), "LPFI25Hz" or "LPF 78Hz."
lOUD (Loudness)
To allow you to listen clearly at low volume
levels.
-"LOUD-ON" :to reinforce bass and treble.
- "LOUD-OFF' (e): to not reinforce bass and
treble.
BTM (page 9)
*1When the unit is turned off.
*2 When FM is received.
*3 When the audio output is set to
"SUB-OUr'
(page 12).
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. The volume level
is adjustable for any difference between the unit
and the portable audio device. Follow the
procedure below:
connecting the portable audio
device
1Turn offthe portable audio device.
2Turn down the volume on the unit.
3Connect to the unit.
*Be sure to use astraight type plug.
Adjust the volume level
Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected
audio device before playback.
1Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Press
(SOURCE) repeatedly until "AUX"
appears.
"AUX FRONT IN" appears.
3Start playback
of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume.
4Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
SAdjust the input level (page
II).
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If you need to mount the rotary commander on
the right hand side
of the steering column, you
can reverse the operative direction.
1While pushing the VOL control, press and
hold
(SEL).
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of the controls is factory-
set as shown below.
MODE
SOURCE
DSPL ,--( 0 ,)
VOL SEEK! AMS OFF
The following controls on the rotary commander
require adifferent operation from the unit.
Location of controls
The corresponding buttons on the rotary
commander control the same functions as those
on this unit.
Rotary commander RM-X4S
Attaching the label
Attach the indication label depending on how
you mount the rotary commander.
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•ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.
•SEL (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
During the Quick-BrowZer mode,
(SEL)
(select) is inactive.
•PRESET/DISC control
CD/iPod: The same as
CD/CD (ALBUM -/+)
on the unit (push in and rotate).
Radio:
To receive stored stations (push in and
rotate).
•VOL (volume) control
The same as the control dial on the unit (rotate).
•SEEKIAMS control
The same
as (SEEK) -/+ on the unit (rotate, or
rotate and hold).
•DSPL (display) button
To change display items.
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To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit
or discs.
Note on DualDiscs
ADualDisc is atwo sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side. However.
since the audio material side does not conform to
the Compact Disc (CD) standard. playback on this
product
is not guaranteed.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed by
some record companies. Please be aware that among
those discs, there are some that do not conform to
the CD standard and may not be playable
by this
product.
Notes on CD-R1CD-RW 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 playa CD-RIa CD-RW that is not
finalized.
•The unit is compatible with the ISO 9660 level
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level 2format, Joliet/Romeo in the expansion
format, and Multi Session.
•The maximum number of:
-folders (albums): 150 (including root and empty
folders).
-files (tracks) and folders contained in adisc: 300
(ifafolder/file names contain many characters
this number may become less than 300). '
-displayable characters for afolder/file name is •
32 (Joliet),
or 64 (Romeo).
•When the disc is recorded in Multi Session, only
the first track
of the first session format is
recognized and played (any other format is
skipped). The priority
of the format is CD-DA and
MP3IWMNAAC.
-When the first track is aCD-DA, only CD-DA of
the first session is played.
-When the first track is not aCD-DA, the MP3/
WMNAAC session is played. If the disc has no
data in any
of these formats, "NO MUSIC" is
displayed.
•Before playing, clean the discs
with acommercially 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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Additional Information
Precautions
•Do not use any discs with labels or stickers
attached.
The following malfunctions may result from using
such discs:
-Inability to eject adisc (due to alabel
or sticker
peeling
off and jamming the eject mechanism).
-Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g.,
playback skipping,
or no playback) due to heat
shrinking
of asticker or label causing adisc 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.
•
You cannot play 8cm (3 1/4in) CDs.
Notes on discs
•To keep adisc clean, do not touch its surface.
Handle the disc by its edge.
•Keep your discs in their cases
or disc magazines
when not in use.
•Do not subject discs to heatlhigh temperature.
Avoid leaving them in aparked
car or on a
dashboard/rear tray.
•Do not attach labels,
or use discs with sticky ink!
resi~ue. Such discs may stop spinning when used,
causmg amalfunction,
or may ruin the disc.
Moisture condensation
On arainy day or in avery 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 acase, remove the disc
and wait for about an hour until the moisture has
evaporated.
• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight,
allow the unit to cool
off before operating it.
•Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically
while the unit is operating.
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Playback order of MP3IWMAJAAC
files (CD-R1RW) DFolder
(album)
~ MP3IWMAI
AAC file
(track)
About MP3 files
•MP3, which stands for MPEG-l Audio Layer-3, is
amusic file compression format standard. It
compresses audio
CD data to approximately III0
of its original size.
•
103 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to
MP3 only.
103 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and
1.1),
or 631126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4).
•When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file
extension
".mp3" to the file name.
•During playback
or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
(variable bit rate) MP3 file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
Note
Ifyou playa high-biforate MP3, such as 320 kbps,
sound maybe intermittent.
About WMA files
•WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio,
is amusic file compression format standard. It
compresses audio
CD data to approximately 1/22*
of its original size.
•
WMA tag is 63 characters.
•When naming a
WMA file, be sure to add the file
extension
".wma" to the file name.
•During playback
or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
(variable bit rate) WMA file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
*only for 64 kbps
Note
Playback
of the following WMA files is notsupported.
-loss less compression
-copyright-protected
About AAC files
•AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding,
is amusic file compression format standard. It
compresses audio
CD data to approximately III I*
of its original size.
•AAC tag is 126 characters.
•When naming an AAC file, be sure to add the file
extension ".m4a" to the file name.
•During playback
or fast-forward/reverse of aVBR
(variable bit rate) AAC file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
*only for 128 kbps
Note
Playback
of the following AAC files is notsupported.
-Iossless compression
-copyright-protected
About iPod
This unit can be used with the dock connector type
iPod, iPod photo, iPod mini and iPod nano with the
following software versions. All other versions
earlier than listed are not guaranteed.
-Fourth-generation iPod: Ver.3.I.I
-Fifth-generation iPod: Ver.l.2.1
-iPod photo: Ver.l.2.1
-iPod mini: Ver.1.4.l
-First-generation iPod nano: Ver.I.3.1
-Second-generation iPod nano: Ver.I.I.3
-iPod classic: Ver.l.0PC
-Third-generation iPod nano: Ver.I.OPC
-iPod touch:
Ver.l.l.l
(Video function of fifth-generation iPod, iPod
classic, third-generation iPod nano, photo
function
of iPod photo, and functions other than
for music
of iPod touch are not supported.)
For customers in USA, please visit the following
site for further information:
http://www.xplodsony.com
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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Maintenance
Replacing the lithium battery of the
card remote commander
Under normal conditions, the battery will last
approximately Iyear. (The service life may be
shorter, depending
on the conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range of the
card remote
commander becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with anew CR2025 lithium
battery. Use
of any other battery may present a
risk
of fire or explosion.
Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly ifthe connectors
between the unit and the front panel are not clean.
In
order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 5)
and clean the connectors with acotton swab. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
Notes
•For safety, turn
off the ignition before cleaning the
connectors,
and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
•Never touch the connectors directly with yourfingers
or with anymetal device.
Notes
on the lithium battery
•Keep the lithium battery
out of the reach of children.
Should the batterybe swallowed, immediately
consultadoctor.
•Wipe the battery with a
dry cloth to assure a good
contact.
•Be sure
to observe the correctpolarity when
installing the battery.
•Do
not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise ashort-circuit
may occur.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
Main unit Back of the front
panel
•
Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be
sure
to use one matching the
amperage rating stated on the
original fuse.
If the fuse blows,
check the powerconnection and
replace the fuse.
If the fuse
blows again after replacement,
there may be an internal
malfunction.
In such acase,
consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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Fuse (10 A)
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Removing the unit
1Remove the protection collar.
oDetach the front panel (page 5).
ePinch both edges of the protection collar,
then pull it out.
2Remove the unit.
oInsert both release keys simultaneously
until they click.
Hook facing
inwards.
ePull the release keys to unseat the unit.
eSlide the unit out of the mounting.
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION
23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous
average power into 4ohms, 4channels driven
from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total
harmonic distortion.
CEA2006 Standard
Power Output: 17 Watts RMS x 4 at
4
Ohms <1% THD+N
SN Ratio: 82 dBA
(reference: IWatt into 4
Ohms)
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 -20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Tuner section
FM
TIming range: 87.5 -107.9 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 dB (stereo), 69 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1kHz: 0.5 %(stereo),
0.3 %
(mono)
Separation: 35 dB at I kHz
Frequency response: 30 -15,000 Hz
AM
Thning range: 530 -1,710 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity: 30 Jl V
Power amplifier section
Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 52 W x 4 (at 4ohms)
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General
Output:
Audio outputs terminal (front, sub/rear switchable)
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
Telephone ATT control terminal
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
iPod signal input terminal (dock connector)
Tone controls:
Low: ±10
dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid: ±I0
dB at 1kHz (XPLOD)
High: ±10
dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)
Power requirements: 12 VDC car battery
(negative ground (earth))
Dimensions: Approx.
178 x50 x 180 mm
(7 I/sx 2 x 7 l/s in) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions: Approx.
182 x 53 x 162 mm
(7 1/
4x 2 I/sx 6
1/2 in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx.
1.3 kg (2 Ib 140z)
Supplied accessories:
Card remote commander: RM-X151
Parts for installation and connections
(l set)
Optional accessory:
Rotary commander: RM-X4S
Your dealer may not handle some
of the above listed
accessory. Please ask the dealer for detailed
information.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer lIS and Thomson.
This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights
of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without alicense from
Microsoft
or an authOlized Microsoft subsidiary.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
•Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the
certain printed wiring boards.
•Halogenated flame retardants are not used in
cabinets.
•Packaging cushions are made from paper.
Trou bleshooti ng
The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below,
check the
connection and operating procedures.
No power is being supplied to the unit.
•Check the connection. If everything is in order, check
the fuse.
• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the remote commander.
-Turn on the unit.
The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.
The power antenna (aerial) does not have arelay box.
No sound.
•The volume is too low.
•The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT
function (when the interface cable of acar telephone
is connected to the ATT lead) is activated.
•The position
of the fader control "FAD" is not set for
a2-speaker system.
No beep sound.
•The beep sound is canceled (page 12).
•An optional power amplifier is connected and you are
not using the built-in amplifier.
The contents of the memory have been erased.
•The RESET button has been pressed.
-Store again into the memory.
•The power supply lead or battery has been
disconnected.
•The power supply lead
is not connected properly.
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the
position of the ignition
is switched.
The leads are not matched correctly with the car's
accessory power connector.
During playback or reception, demonstration
mode starts.
If no operation is performed for 5minutes with
"DEMO-ON" set, demonstration mode starts.
-Set "DEMO-OFF' (page
12).
The display disappears from/does not appear
in the display window.
•The dimmer is set "DIMMER-ON" (page 12).
•The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF).
-Press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the
display appears.
•The connectors are dirty (page 17).
The Auto Off function does not operate.
The unit is turned on. The Auto Offfunction activates
after turning off the unit.
-Turn off the unit.
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Card remote commander operation is not
possible.
Make sure the insulation film has been removed
(page 4).
DSO does not function.
Depending on the type of car interior or type of music,
DSO may not have adesirable effect.
The disc cannot be loaded.
•Another disc is already loaded.
•The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in
the wrong way.
The disc does not playback.
•Defective or dirty disc.
•The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 15).
MP3fWMAJAAC files cannot be played back.
The disc is incompatible with the MP3IWMAlAAC
format and version (page 16).
MP3fWMAJAAC files take longer to play back
than others.
The following discs take alonger time to start
playback.
- a disc recorded with acomplicated tree structure.
- a disc recorded in Multi Session.
- a disc to which data can be added.
The display items do not scroll.
•For discs with very many characters, those may not
scroll.
•"A.SCRL" is set to "OFF'.
-Set "A.SCRL-ON" (page 13).
-Press and hold (DSPl) (SCRL).
The sound skips.
•Installation is not correct.
-Install the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a
sturdy part of the car.
•Defective or dirty disc.
The operation buttons do not function.
The disc will not eject.
Press the RESET button (page 4).
Radie re~ption .
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The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
•Connect apower antenna (aerial) control lead (blue)
or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power
supply lead of acar's antenna (aerial) booster (only
when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna (aerial)
in the rear/side glass).
•Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).
•The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up.
-Check the connection of the power antenna
(aerial) control lead.
•Check the frequency.
•When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes
hampered by noises.
-Set the DSO mode to "OFF' (page II).
Preset tuning is not possible.
•Store the correct frequency in the memory.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
•Setting of the local seek mode is not correct.
-Tuning stops too frequently:
Set "LOCAL-ON" (page 13).
-Tuning does not stop at astation:
Set "MONO-ON" (page 13).
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
-Perform manual tuning.
During FM reception, the "ST" Indication
flashes.
•Tune in the frequency accurately.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
-Set "MONO-ON" (page 13).
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
-Set "MONO-OFF' (page 13).
Error displays/Messages
CHECKING
The unit is confirming the connection of an iPod.
-Wait until confirming the connection is finished.
COM ERR (iPod Communication Error)
Due to incorrect connection, data did not transfer
successfully between the unit and iPod.
-Reconnect the iPod and select iPod.
ERROR
•The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.
-Clean or insert the disc correctly.
• A blank disc has been inserted.
•The disc cannot play due to aproblem.
-Insert another disc.
•iPod was not automatically recognized.
-Reconnect it again.
•Press ~ to remove the disc.
FAILURE
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.
-See the installation/connections manual of this
model to check the connection.
L. SEEK +/-
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.
NO INFO
Text information is not written in the MP3IWMAI
AAC file.
NOIPOD
The iPod is not connected.
-Connect iPod to dock connector.
If "NO IPOD" appears after connecting the iPod to the
dock connector, disconnect the iPod from the dock
connector, then reconnect.
NO MUSIC
The disc/iPod does not contain amusic file.
-Insert amusic CD in this unit.
-Connect an iPod with amusic file in it.
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