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“ATRAC”, “ATRAC AD”, SonicStage and their
logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 11).
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.
For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
Microsoft, Windows Media,
and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
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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
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Card remote commander RM-X151 . . . . . . . 6
Searching for a track — 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
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
USB devices
USB device playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Listening to music on a Mass Storage
Class type audio device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Listening to music on a “Walkman”
(ATRAC Audio Device). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Other functions
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the sound characteristics
— BAL/FAD/SUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About USB devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files
(CD-R/RW or Mass Storage Class) . . . . . . 15
About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
About WMA files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
About AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
About ATRAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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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-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC
files (page 15)).
• Radio reception
– You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, MW, SW1 and SW2).
– BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects
strong signal stations and stores them.
• Search function
Quick-BrowZer: You can quickly and easily
search for a track in the CD and USB device
connected to this unit (page 8).
• Sound adjustment
– EQ3 stage2: You can choose any one of 7
preset equalizer curves.
– Digital Music Plus (DM+): Improves
digitally compressed sound such as MP3.
• Optional device operation
USB device: A Mass Storage Class USB
device or “Walkman” (ATRAC Audio Device)
can be connected to the front USB terminal.
For details on usable devices, please refer to
About USB devices (page 15) or the Sony
support website (page 20).
• Auxiliary equipment connection
An AUX input jack on the front of the unit
allows connection of a portable 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 a pointed object, such as a ball-point
pen.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
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 16.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-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.
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
MP3
WMA
AAC
RESET
button
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Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
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.
1 Press (OFF).
The unit is turned off.
2 Press , then pull it off towards you.
Notes
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and display window.
• 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.
• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.
Attaching the front panel
Engage part A of the front panel with part B of
the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into
position until it clicks.
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
B
A
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Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit
Card remote commander
RM-X151
This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations. For details, see
the respective pages.
For USB device operation, see “USB devices” on
page 10.
The corresponding buttons on the card remote
commander control the same functions as those
on the unit.
A OFF button
To power off; stop the source.
B (BROWSE) button page 8
To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.
C Control dial/select button page 8, 11
To adjust volume/select search category
(rotate); select setup items (press and rotate).
D SOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
USB/AUX).
E Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
F Display window
G USB terminal page 10
To connect to the USB device.
H Z (eject) button
To eject the disc.
I (front panel release) button page 5
J (BACK) button page 8
To return to the previous display.
K Receptor for the card remote
commander
EQ3
BTM
DSPL
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PAUSE
BROWSE
BACK
SEEK
SEEK
MODE
SOURCE
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L SEEK –/+ buttons
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).
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
a station manually (press and hold).
M MODE button page 9
To select the radio band (FM/MW/SW);
select the play mode of ATRAC Audio
Device.
N EQ3 (equalizer) button page 11
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD,
VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,
GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).
O BTM button page 9
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
P RESET button (located behind the front
panel) page 4
Q Frequency select switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “Frequency select switch” in the
supplied installation/connections manual.
R Number buttons
CD/USB:
(1)/(2): ALBUM –/+
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
(3): REP page 9
(4): SHUF page 9
(5): DM+ page 4
To activate the DM+ function, set
“DM+-ON.” To cancel, set “DM+-
OFF.”
(6): PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
S DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 9
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
T AUX input jack page 12
To connect a portable audio device.
The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/functions
from the unit. Remove the insulation film before
use (page 4).
wa < (.)/, (>) buttons
To control CD/radio/USB, the same as
(SEEK) –/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
< ,.
ws DSPL (display) button
To change display items.
wd VOL (volume) +/– button
To adjust volume.
wf ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
wg SEL (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
During the Quick-BrowZer mode, (SEL)
(select) is inactive.
wh M (+)/m (–) buttons
To control CD/USB, the same as (1)/(2)
(ALBUM –/+) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
M m.
wj SCRL (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
wk Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
Notes
• When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB
devices disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.
• 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 a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.
About USB cap
When not using the USB terminal (G), use the
supplied USB cap to prevent dust or dirt entering.
Keep the USB cap out of the reach of children to
prevent accidental swallowing.
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Searching for a track — Quick-BrowZer
You can search for a track in a CD or USB device (“Walkman”/Mass Storage Class) easily by category.
1 Press (BROWSE).
The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears.
Display items differ, depending on the type of device or disc.
2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired search category, then press it to confirm.
3 Repeat step 2 until the desired track is selected.
Playback starts.
To return to the previous display
Press (BACK).
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode
Press (BROWSE).
Notes
• When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/shuffle setting is canceled.
• Depending on the USB device, display items may not appear correctly.
• Depending on the USB device, no sound may output during the Quick-BrowZer mode.
EQ3
BROWSE
BACK
SEEK
SEEK
MODE
SOURCE
PUSH ENTER
/
SELECT
OFF
Control dial:
To select the item (rotate); confirm the item (press).
(BACK):
To return to the previous display.
(BROWSE):
To enter/exit the Quick-BrowZer mode.
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CD
Display items
A Source
B Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/
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 B, press (DSPL).
Tip
Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type,
recording format and settings. For details on MP3/
WMA/AAC, see page 15.
Repeat and shuffle play
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or
(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
* When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
or “SHUF OFF.”
Radio
Storing and receiving stations
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically — BTM
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,
FM3, MW, SW1 or SW2.
2 Press and hold (BTM) until “BTM”
flashes.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
1 While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button ((1) to (6)) until
“MEM” appears.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.
Receiving the stored stations
1 Select the band, then press a number
button ((1) to (6)).
Tuning automatically
1 Select 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).
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM* album repeatedly.
SHUF ALBUM* album in random order.
SHUF DISC disc in random order.
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USB devices
USB device playback
1 Connect the USB device to the USB
terminal.
Playback starts.
If a USB device is already connected, to start
playback, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
“USB” appears.
Press (OFF) to stop playback.
Notes
• Before removing a USB device, be sure to stop
playback first. If you remove your USB device during
playback, data in the USB device may be damaged.
• 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.
Display items
A ATRAC Audio Device: AAD
Mass Storage Class: USB
B Track/Album/Artist/Playlist/Genre number,
Track/Album/Artist/Playlist/Genre name,
Elapsed playing time, Clock
To change display items B, press (DSPL).
Tip
Displayed items will differ, depending on the recorded
format and settings. For details on MP3/WMA/AAC/
ATRAC, see page 15.
Note
The display differs depending on the Mass Storage
Class type USB device, and ATRAC Audio Device.
Listening to music on a Mass
Storage Class type audio device
Repeat and shuffle play
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4)
(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
or “SHUF OFF”.
Listening to music on a “Walkman”
(ATRAC Audio Device)
1 During playback, press (MODE)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
The item changes as follows:
ALBUM t TRACK t GENRE t
PLAYLIST t ARTIST
Repeat and shuffle play
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4)
(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
or “SHUF OFF. ”
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM album repeatedly.
SHUF ALBUM album in random order.
SHUF DEVICE device in random order.
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM album repeatedly.
ARTIST artist repeatedly.
PLAYLIST playlist repeatedly.
GENRE genre repeatedly.
SHUF ALBUM album in random order.
SHUF ARTIST artist in random order.
SHUF PLAYLIST playlist in random order.
SHUF GENRE genre in random order.
SHUF DEVICE device in random order.
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Other functions
Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the sound
characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB
You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer
volume.
1 Press the select button repeatedly
until “BAL,” “FAD” or “SUB” appears.
The item changes as follows:
LOW*
1
t MID*
1
t HI*
1
t
BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t
SUB (subwoofer volume)*
2
t AUX*
3
*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 11).
*2 When the audio output is set to “SUB”
(page 11).
“ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can
be adjusted up to 21 steps.
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 12).
2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3
“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your
own equalizer settings.
1 Select a source, then press (EQ3)
repeatedly to select “CUSTOM.”
2 Press the select button repeatedly
until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.
3 Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer
curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold the select button before the
setting is complete.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
Adjusting setup items — SET
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the
setting (example “ON” or “OFF”).
4 Press 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):
“
z” indicates the default settings.
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4)
BEEP
To set “BEEP-ON” (z) or “BEEP-OFF.”
AUX-A*
1
(AUX Audio)
To turn the AUX source display “AUX-A-ON”
(
z) or “AUX-A-OFF” (page 12).
A.OFF (Auto Off)
To shut off automatically after a desired time
when the unit is turned off.
– “A.OFF-NO” (
z), “A.OFF-30S (Seconds),”
“A.OFF-30M (Minutes)” or “A.OFF-60M
(Minutes).”
SUB/REAR*
1
To switch the audio output.
– “SUB-OUT” (
z): to output to a subwoofer.
– “REAR-OUT”: to output to a power amplifier.
B.OUT (Black Out)
To turn off the illumination automatically for
any source (for example, during CD playback/
radio reception, etc.).
– “B.OUT-ON”*
2
: to turn off the illumination if
no operation is performed for 5 seconds.
– “B.OUT-OFF” (
z): to deactivate the Black Out
function.
To bring the light back on, press any button.
DEMO
(Demonstration)
To set “DEMO-ON” (z) or “DEMO-OFF.”
DIM (Dimmer)
To change the brightness of the display.
– “DIM-ON”: to dim the display.
– “DIM-OFF” (
z): to deactivate the dimmer.
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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
1 Turn off the portable audio device.
2 Turn down the volume on the unit.
3 Connect to the unit.
* Be sure to use a straight type plug.
Adjust the volume level
Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected
audio device before playback.
1 Turn down the volume on the unit.
2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX”
appears.
“AUX FRONT IN” appears.
3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume.
4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
5 Press the select button repeatedly until “AUX”
appears, and rotate the control dial to adjust
the input level (–8 dB to +18 dB).
M.DSPL (Motion Display)
To select the Motion Display mode.
– “M.DSPL-SA” (
z): to show moving patterns
and spectrum analyzer.
– “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.
– “A.SCRL-ON” (
z): to scroll.
– “A.SCRL-OFF”: to not scroll.
LOCAL (Local Seek Mode)
– “LOCAL-ON” : to only tune into stations with
stronger signals.
– “LOCAL-OFF” (
z): to tune normal reception.
MONO*
3
(Monaural Mode)
To improve poor FM reception, select monaural
reception mode.
– “MONO-ON” : to hear stereo broadcast in
monaural.
– “MONO-OFF” (
z): to hear stereo broadcast in
stereo.
LPF*
4
(Low Pass Filter)
To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “LPF
OFF” (
z), “LPF125Hz” or “LPF 78Hz.”
LOUD (Loudness)
To allow you to listen clearly at low volume
levels.
– “LOUD-ON” : to reinforce bass and treble.
– “LOUD-OFF” (
z): to not reinforce bass and
treble.
BTM (page 9)
*1 When the unit is turned off.
*2 When the black out function is activated, the unit
cannot be operated with the card remote
commander.
*3 When FM is received.
*4 When the audio output is set to “SUB.”
AUX
AUX
Connecting cord*
(not supplied)
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Rotary commander RM-X4S
Attaching the label
Attach the indication label depending on how
you mount the rotary commander.
Location of controls
The corresponding buttons on the rotary
commander control the same functions as those
on this unit.
The following controls on the rotary commander
require a different operation from the unit.
• 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/USB: The same as (1)/(2) (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).
• SEEK/AMS control
The same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit (rotate, or
rotate and hold).
• DSPL (display) button
To change display items.
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of the 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.
1 While pushing the VOL control, press and
hold (SEL).
SE
L
DS
P
L
M
O
D
E
S
E
L
D
S
P
L
M
O
D
E
OFF
ATT
SEL
SOURCE
DSPL
MODE
OFF
VOL
SEEK/AMS
PRESET/
DISC
To increase
To decrease
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Additional Information
Precautions
• 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.
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 discs
• To keep a disc 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 heat/high temperature.
Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a
dashboard/rear tray.
• 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.
The following malfunctions may result from using
such discs:
– Inability to eject a disc (due to a label 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 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.
• You cannot play 8 cm (3
1
/4 in) CDs.
• Before playing, clean the 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-R/CD-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 play a CD-R/a CD-RW that is not
finalized.
• The unit is compatible with the ISO 9660 level 1/
level 2 format, 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 a disc: 300
(if a folder/file names contain many characters,
this number may become less than 300).
– displayable characters for a folder/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
MP3/WMA/AAC.
– When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of
the first session is played.
– When the first track is not a CD-DA, the MP3/
WMA/AAC session is played. If the disc has no
data in any of these formats, “NO MUSIC” is
displayed.
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.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two 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.
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About USB devices
• Mass Storage Class and ATRAC Audio Device
type USB devices compliant with the USB
standard can be used. However, this unit cannot
recognize USB devices via a USB HUB. For
details on the compatibility of your USB device,
visit the Sony support website (page 20).
• Corresponding codec is different according to
device type.
– Mass Storage Class: MP3/WMA/AAC
– ATRAC Audio Device: ATRAC/MP3/WMA/
AAC
• DRM (Digital Rights Management) files other
than ATRAC may not be played.
• The maximum number of displayable data is as
follows.
Mass Storage Class:
– folders (albums): 128, files (tracks) per folder:
500
ATRAC Audio Device: ATRAC/MP3/WMA/AAC
– albums/artists/playlists/genres: 65,535, tracks:
65,535
Notes
• When using a cable, use the one supplied with the
USB device to connect.
• Do not use a USB device that is so large or heavy it
may interfere with driving operations.
• Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as
malfunction may result.
• It may take time for playback to begin, depending on
the amount of recorded data.
• Backup of data in a USB device is recommended.
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC
files (CD-R/RW or Mass Storage
Class)
About MP3 files
• MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is
a music file compression format standard. It
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10
of its original size.
• ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to
MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and
1.1), or 63/126 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
If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps,
sound may be intermittent.
About WMA files
• WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio,
is a music 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 not supported.
– lossless compression
About AAC files
• AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding,
is a music file compression format standard. It
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/11*
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 a VBR
(variable bit rate) AAC file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
* only for 128 kbps
Note
Playback of the following AAC files is not supported.
– lossless compression
– copyright-protected
About ATRAC files
ATRAC3plus format
ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform
Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression
technology. It compresses audio CD data to
approximately 1/10 of its original size.
ATRAC3plus, which is an extended format of
ATRAC3, compresses the audio CD data to
approximately 1/20 of its original size. The unit
accepts both ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format.
The characters for text information written by
SonicStage are displayed.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Folder
(album)
MP3/WMA/
AAC file
(track)
MP3/WMA/AAC
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Maintenance
Replacing the lithium battery of the
card remote commander
Under normal conditions, the battery will last
approximately 1 year. (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 a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use
of any other battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Notes on the lithium battery
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good
contact.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
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 power connection and
replace the fuse. If the fuse
blows again after replacement,
there may be an internal
malfunction. In such a case,
consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the 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 a cotton 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 your fingers
or with any metal device.
Removing the unit
1 Remove the protection collar.
1Detach the front panel (page 5).
2Engage the release keys together with the
protection collar.
3Pull out the release keys to remove the
protection collar.
1
2
+ side up
c
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
Fuse (10 A)
Main unit
Back of the front
panel
Orient the release
keys as shown.
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2 Remove the unit.
1 Insert both release keys simultaneously
until they click.
2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
Specifications
CD Player section
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (±2 dB)
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range:
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)
87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)
FM tuning interval: 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
MW
Tuning range:
531 kHz – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)
530 kHz – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)
MW tuning interval: 9 kHz/10 kHz switchable
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
SW
Tuning range:
SW1: 2,940 kHz – 7,735 kHz
SW2: 9,500 kHz – 18,135 kHz
(except for 10,140 kHz – 11,575 kHz)
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
USB Player section
Interface: USB (Full-speed)
Maximum current: 500mA
Power amplifier section
Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance: 4 ohms – 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 50 W per channel (1 kHz,
16 V, 4 ohms)
General
Output:
Audio outputs terminal (sub/rear switchable)
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery
(negative ground (earth))
Power supply voltage: 11 V – 16 V
Dimensions: Approx. 178 mm × 50 mm × 179 mm
(7
1
/8 in × 2 in × 7
1
/8 in) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 mm × 53 mm ×
162 mm (7
1
/4 in × 2
1
/8 in × 6
1
/2 in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)
Supplied accessories:
Card remote commander: RM-X151
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Optional accessory:
Rotary commander: RM-X4S
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
information.
Hook facing
inwards.
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US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
Laboratories.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS 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 a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
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Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Troubleshooting
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.
General
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.
tTurn on the unit.
The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.
The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.
No sound.
• The volume is too low.
• The ATT function is activated.
• The position of the fader control “FAD” is not set for
a 2-speaker system.
Content providers are using the digital rights
management technology for Windows Media
contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect
the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so
that their intellectual property, including copyright,
in such content is not misappropriated.
This device uses WM-DRM software to play
Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”). If the
security of the WM-DRM Software in this device
has been compromised, owners of Secure Content
(“Secure Content Owners”) may request that
Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right
to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or
play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the
WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected
content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is
sent to your device whenever you download a
license for Secure Content from the Internet or
from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with
such license, also download revocation lists onto
your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.
• 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.
No beep sound.
• The beep sound is canceled (page 11).
• 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.
t 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 5 minutes with
“DEMO-ON” set, demonstration mode starts.
t Set “DEMO-OFF” (page 11).
The display disappears from/does not appear
in the display window.
• The dimmer is set “DIM-ON” (page 11).
• The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF).
t Press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the
display appears.
• The connectors are dirty (page 16).
The Auto Off function does not operate.
The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates
after turning off the unit.
t Turn off the unit.
The display disappears while the unit is
operating.
The Black Out function is set to on (page 11).
Card remote commander operation is not
possible.
• If the Black Out function is activated (no lighting),
card remote commander operation is not possible
(page 11).
• Make sure the insulation film has been removed
(page 4).
CD playback
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 14).
MP3/WMA/AAC files cannot be played back.
The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA/AAC
format and version (page 15).
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Error displays/Messages
MP3/WMA/AAC files take longer to play back
than others.
The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
– a disc recorded with a complicated 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”.
t Set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 12).
t Press and hold (DSPL) (SCRL).
The sound skips.
• Installation is not correct.
t 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).
Radio reception
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
• Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue)
or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power
supply lead of a car’s antenna (aerial) booster (only
when your car has built-in FM/MW/SW antenna
(aerial) in the rear/side glass).
• Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).
• The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up.
t Check the connection of the power antenna
(aerial) control lead.
• Check the frequency.
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.
t Tuning stops too frequently:
Set “LOCAL-ON” (page 12).
t Tuning does not stop at a station:
Set “MONO-ON” (page 12).
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Perform manual tuning.
During FM reception, the “ST” indication
flashes.
• Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Set “MONO-ON” (page 12).
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
tSet “MONO-OFF” (page 12).
USB playback
You cannot play back items via a USB HUB.
This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB
HUB.
Cannot play back items.
A USB device does not work.
t Reconnect it.
The USB device takes longer to play back.
The USB device contains files with a complicated tree
structure.
A beep sounds.
During playback, the USB device has been
disconnected.
t Before disconnecting a USB device, make sure to
stop playback first for data protection.
The sound is intermittent.
The sound may be intermittent at a high-bit-rate of
more than 320 kbps.
CHECKING
The unit is confirming the connection of a USB device.
t Wait until confirming the connection is finished.
ERROR
• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.
t Clean or insert the disc correctly.
• A blank disc has been inserted.
• The disc cannot play due to a problem.
t Insert another disc.
• USB device was not automatically recognized.
t Reconnect it again.
• Press Z to remove the disc.
FAILURE
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.
t See the installation/connections manual of this
model to check the connection.
HUB NO SUPRT
USB HUB is not supported on this unit.
L. SEEK +/–
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.
NO DEV (No Device)
(SOURCE) is selected without a USB device
connected. A USB device or a USB cable has been
disconnected during playback.
t Be sure to connect a USB device and USB cable.
NO INFO
Text information is not written in the MP3/WMA/
AAC file.
NO MUSIC
The disc/USB device does not contain a music file.
t Insert a music CD in this unit.
t Connect a USB device with a music file in it.
NO NAME
A disc/album/track name is not written in the track.
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If these solutions do not help improve the situation,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD
playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the
time the problem began.
NO TRACK
The selected item in the USB device does not contain
an album/track.
OFFSET
There may be an internal malfunction.
t Check the connection. If the error indication
remains on in the display, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
OVERLOAD
USB device is overloaded.
t Disconnect the USB device, then change the source
by pressing (SOURCE).
t Indicates that the USB device is out of order, or an
unsupported device is connected.
READ
The unit is reading all track and album information on
the disc/USB device.
t Wait until reading is complete and playback starts
automatically. Depending on the disc/USB device
structure, it may take more than a minute.
RESET
The CD unit cannot be operated due to a problem.
t Press the RESET button (page 4).
USB NO SUPRT (USB Not Support)
The connected USB device is not supported.
t Connect a USB device of Mass Storage Class
(page 15).
“” or “”
During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the
beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any
further.
“”
The character cannot be displayed with the unit.
Support site
If you have any questions or for the latest
support information on this product, please
visit the web site below:
http://www.css.ap.sony.com/
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/
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