Sony Car Stereo System Cdx Gt680Ui Users Manual GT686UI/GT680UI
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2015-01-23
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iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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.
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.
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.
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Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 16).
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.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 6
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Card remote commander RM-X151 . . . . . . . 8
Searching for a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Searching a track by name
— Quick-BrowZer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Searching a track by listening to track passages
— ZAPPIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CD
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
USB devices
Playing back a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
iPod
Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operating an iPod directly
— Passenger control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Other functions
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 16
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
CD changer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC
files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Support site
If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this
product, please visit the web site below:
Customers in Latin America:
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/
Customers in Pan Asia:
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/
Provides information on:
• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players
• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files
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Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC
files (page 19)).
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 (page 7) and press the
RESET button (page 8) with a pointed object,
such as a ball-point pen.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
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.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until “DEMO” appears.
3Rotate the control dial to select
“DEMO-OFF.”
4Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
Preparing the card remote
commander
Remove the insulation film.
Tip
For how to replace the battery, page 20.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.
3Press (SEEK) +.
The hour indication flashes.
4Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press (SEEK)
+/–.
5After setting the minute, 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
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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.
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 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
Place the hole A of the front panel onto the
spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left
side in.
Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to
operate the unit.
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
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Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit
Front panel removed
Card remote commander
RM-X151
This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations. For details, see
the respective pages.
The corresponding buttons on the card remote
commander control the same functions as those
on the unit.
AOFF button
To power off; stop the source.
B (BACK) button page 10
To return to the previous display.
CSOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
USB/AUX)*.
DZAP button page 11
To enter ZAPPIN mode.
EControl dial/select button
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).
FReceptor for the card remote
commander
GDisplay window
HOPEN button page 7
IUSB terminal page 12
To connect to the USB device.
JSEEK +/– 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).
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KMODE button page 11, 14, 15
Press to: Select the radio band (FM/AM)/
select the play mode of iPod.
Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger
control.
L (BROWSE) button page 10
To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.
MBTM button page 11
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
NFrequency select switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “Frequency select switch” in the
supplied installation/connections manual.
ONumber buttons
CD/USB:
(1)/(2): ALBUM –/+ (during MP3/WMA/
AAC playback)
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
(3): REP page 12, 13, 15
(4): SHUF page 12, 13, 15
(5): DM+
Improves digitally compressed sound,
such as MP3.
To activate the DM+ function, set
“ON.” To cancel, set “OFF.”
(6): PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
PDSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 12, 13, 15
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
QAUX input jack page 17
To connect a portable audio device.
RRESET button page 6
SZ (eject) button
To eject the disc.
TDisc slot
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 6).
wa < (.)/, (>) buttons
To control CD/radio/USB, the same as
(SEEK) –/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
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ws DSPL (display) button page 12, 13, 15
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.
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
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wj SCRL (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
wk Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
*In the case of a CD changer being connected; when
(SOURCE) is pressed, “CD” and the unit number will
appear in the display. Furthermore, if (MODE) is
pressed, you can switch the changer.
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 a disc is
inserted to activate the unit first.
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Searching for a track
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.
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 return to the previous display
Press (BACK).
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode
Press (BROWSE).
Note
When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/
shuffle setting is canceled.
Searching by skip items
— Jump mode
When many items are in a category, you can
search the desired item quickly.
1Press (SEEK) + in Quick-BrowZer mode.
The following display appears.
ACurrent item number
BTotal item number in the current layer
Then the item name will appear.
2Rotate the control dial to select the desired
item, or one near the desired item.
It skips in steps of 10% of the total item
number.
3Press the control dial.
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 (SEEK) –.
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.
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1Press (ZAP) during playback.
After “ZAPPIN” appears in the display,
playback starts from a passage of the next
track.
The passage is played for the set time, then a
click sounds and the next passage starts.
2Press the control dial or (ZAP) when a
track you want to listen is played back.
The track that you select returns to normal
play mode from the beginning.
To search a track by ZAPPIN mode again,
repeat steps 1 and 2.
Tips
•You can select the playback time from about 6
seconds/9 seconds/30 seconds (page 17).You
cannot select the passage of the track to playback.
•Press (SEEK) –/+ or (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) in
ZAPPIN mode to skip a track or album.
•Pressing (BACK) also confirms a track to
playback.
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 FM1, FM2,
FM3, AM1 or AM2.
2Press 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
1While 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
1Select the band, then press a number
button ((1) to (6)).
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).
ZAP
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The part of each track to
playback in ZAPPIN mode.
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CD
Playing a disc
1Press (OPEN).
2Insert the disc (label side up).
3Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
Ejecting the disc
1Press (OPEN).
2Press Z.
The disc is ejected.
3Close the front panel.
Display items
ASource
BTrack name*1, Disc/artist name*1, Artist
name*1, Album number*2, Album name*1,
Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock
*1 The information of a CD TEXT, MP3/WMA/AAC is
displayed.
*2 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.
Repeat and shuffle play
1During 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.”
USB devices
For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site.
• MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant
with the USB standard can be used.
• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA
(.wma) and AAC (.m4a).
• Backup of data in a USB device is
recommended.
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
1Slide the USB cover.
2Connect the USB device to the USB
terminal.
When using a cable, use the one supplied with
the USB device to connect.
Playback starts.
If a USB device is already connected, to start
playback, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
“USB” appears.
Press (OFF) to stop playback.
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM* album repeatedly.
SHUF ALBUM* album in random order.
SHUF DISC disc in random order.
Support site
Customers in Latin America:
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/
Customers in Pan Asia:
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/
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Removing the USB device
1Stop the USB device playback.
2Remove the USB device.
If you remove your USB device during
playback, data in the USB device may be
damaged.
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.
•This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB
hub.
Display items
ASource
BTrack name, Artist name, Album number*,
Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing
time, Clock
*Album number is displayed only when the album is
changed.
To change display items B, press (DSPL).
Notes
•Displayed items will differ, depending on the USB
device, recorded format and settings. For details,
visit the support site.
•The maximum number of displayable data is as
follows.
– folders (albums): 128
– files (tracks) per folder: 500
•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.
•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
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4)
(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.
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.
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iPod
For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see
“About iPod” on page 20 or visit the support site.
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.
Playing back iPod
Before connecting the iPod, turn down the
volume of the unit.
1Slide the USB cover.
2Connect the iPod to the USB terminal
via the dock connector to USB cable.
The iPod will turn on automatically, and the
display will appear on the iPod screen as
below.*
Tip
We recommend the RC-100IP USB cable (not
supplied) to connect the dock connector.
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
“USB” appears. (“IPD” appears in the display
when iPod is recognized.)
*If the iPod was played back in the passenger control
last time, this will not appear.
3Press (MODE) to select the play mode.
The mode changes as follows:
RESUMING t ALBUM t TRACK t
PODCAST* t GENRE t PLAYLIST
t ARTIST
*May not appear depending on iPod setting.
4Adjust the volume.
Press (OFF) to stop playback.
Removing the iPod
1Stop the iPod playback.
2Remove the iPod.
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.
Notes
•Do not detach the front panel during playback of the
iPod, otherwise data may be damaged.
•This unit cannot recognize iPod via a USB hub.
Tips
•When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position,
and the unit is on, the iPod will be recharged.
•If the iPod is disconnected during playback, “NO
DEV” appears in the display of the unit.
Resume mode
When the iPod is connected to the dock
connector, the mode of this unit changes to
resume mode and playback starts in the mode set
by the iPod.
In resume mode, the following buttons do not
function.
– (3) (REP)
– (4) (SHUF)
Support site
Customers in Latin America:
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/
Customers in Pan Asia:
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/
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Display items
ASource (iPod) indication
BTrack name, Artist name, Album name, Track
number/Elapsed playing time, Clock
To change display items B, press (DSPL).
Tip
When album/podcast/genre/artist/playlist is changed,
its item number appears momentarily.
Note
Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed
correctly.
Setting the play mode
1During playback, press (MODE).
The mode changes as follows:
ALBUM t TRACK t PODCAST* t
GENRE t PLAYLIST t ARTIST
*May not appear depending on iPod setting.
Skipping albums, podcasts, genres,
playlists and artists
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press (3) (REP) or
(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
or “SHUF OFF.”
Operating an iPod directly
— Passenger control
You can operate an iPod connected to the dock
connector directly.
1During playback, press and hold
(MODE).
“MODE IPOD” appears and you will be able
to operate the iPod directly.
To change the display items
Press (DSPL).
The display items change as follows:
Track name t Artist name t Album name t
MODE IPOD t Clock
To exit the passenger control
Press and hold (MODE).
Then “MODE AUDIO” will appear and the play
mode will change to “RESUMING.”
Notes
•The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.
•If this mode is canceled, the repeat setting will be
turned off.
To Press
Skip (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+)
[press once for each]
Skip
continuously
(1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+)
[hold to desired point]
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM album repeatedly.
PODCAST podcast repeatedly.
ARTIST artist repeatedly.
PLAYLIST playlist repeatedly.
GENRE genre repeatedly.
SHUF ALBUM album in random order.
SHUF PODCAST podcast 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
1Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
2Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
3Press (BACK).
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):
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3
“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your
own equalizer settings.
1Select a source, 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 1 dB steps,
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the equalizer
curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold the select button before the
setting is complete.
5Press (BACK).
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):
EQ3
Selects an equalizer curve from 7 music types.
DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer)
Creates a more ambient sound field.
To select the DSO mode: “1,” “2,” “3” or “OFF.”
The larger the number, the more enhanced the
effect.
LOW*1, MID*1, HI*1 (page 16)
BAL (Balance)
Adjusts the sound balance between the left and
right speakers.
FAD (Fader)
Adjusts the relative level between the front and
rear speakers.
SUB (Subwoofer volume)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume.
AUX (AUX level)*2
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.
*1 When EQ3 is activated.
*2 When AUX source is activated.
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 6)
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.”
AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio)
Activates the AUX source display: “ON,”
“OFF” (page 17).
AUTO OFF
Shuts off automatically after a desired time
when the unit is turned off: “NO,” “30S
(seconds),” “30M (minutes),” “60M (minutes).”
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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
1Turn off the portable audio device.
2Turn down the volume on the unit.
3Connect 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.
1Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX”
appears.
“AUX FRONT IN” appears.
B.OUT (Black Out)
Turns off the illumination automatically for any
source (e.g., during CD playback/radio
reception, 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.
– “AT”: to dim the display automatically when
you turn lights on. (Available only when the
illumination control lead is connected.)
– “ON”: to dim the display.
– “OFF”: deactivate the dimmer.
CONTRAST
Adjusts the contrast of the display. The contrast
level is adjustable in 7 steps.
ILLUMI
(Illumination)
Changes the illumination color: “ILLUMI-1,”
“ILLUMI-2.”
M.DSPL (Motion Display)
Selects the Motion Display mode.
– “SA”: to show moving patterns and spectrum
analyzer.
– “ON”: to show moving patterns.
– “OFF”: to deactivate the Motion Display.
A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)
Scrolls long items automatically: “ON,” “OFF.”
LOCAL (Local Seek Mode)
– “ON”: to only tune into stations with stronger
signals.
– “OFF”: to tune normal reception.
MONO*2 (Monaural Mode)
Selects monaural reception mode to improve
poor FM reception: “ON,” “OFF.”
ZAP.TIME (Zappin Time)
Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN
function.
– “ZAP.TIME-1 (6 seconds),” “ZAP.TIME-2 (9
seconds),” “ZAP.TIME-3 (30 seconds).”
LPF (Low Pass Filter)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “OFF,”
“80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz.”
LPF NORM/REV (Low Pass Filter Normal/
Reverse)
Selects the phase when the LPF is on: “NORM,”
“REV.”
HPF (High Pass Filter)
Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency:
“OFF,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,”
“160Hz.”
LOUD (Loudness)
Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low
volume levels: “ON,” “OFF.”
BTM (page 11)
*1 When the unit is turned off.
*2 When FM is received.
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Connecting cord*
(not supplied)
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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).
CD changer
Selecting the changer
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD”
appears.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired
changer appears.
Playback starts.
Skipping albums and discs
1During playback, press (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/
+).
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4)
(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
or “SHUF OFF.”
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.
•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.
To skip Press (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+)
album and release (hold for a
moment).
album
continuously
within 2 seconds of first
releasing.
discs repeatedly.
discs
continuously
then, press again within 2
seconds and hold.
Select To play
DISC disc repeatedly.
SHUF
CHANGER
tracks in the changer in random
order.
Unit number
Disc number
SEL
DSPL
MODE
SEL
DSPL
MODE
OFF
ATT
SEL
SOURCE
DSPL
MODE
OFF
VOL SEEK/AMS
PRESET/
DISC
To increase
To decrease
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1While pushing the VOL control, press and
hold (SEL).Additional Information
Precautions
• Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been
parked in direct sunlight.
• Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.
Moisture condensation
Should moisture condensation occur inside the unit,
remove the disc and wait for about an hour for it to
dry out; otherwise the unit will not operate properly.
To maintain high sound quality
Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.
Notes on discs
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
• Before playing, wipe the discs
with a cleaning cloth from the
center out. Do not use solvents
such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available
cleaners.
• This unit is designed to
playback discs that conform to
the Compact Disc (CD)
standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs
encoded with copyright protection technologies do
not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
therefore, these discs may not be playable by this
unit.
•Discs that this unit CANNOT play
– Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or
paper attached. Doing so may cause a
malfunction, or may ruin the disc.
– Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star). Attempting to do so may damage
the unit.
–8 cm (3 1/4 in) discs.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs
• The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only)
– folders (albums): 150 (including root folder)
– files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than 300
if folder/file names contain many characters)
– displayable characters for a folder/file name: 32
(Joliet)/64 (Romeo)
• If the multi-session disc begins with a CD-DA
session, it is recognized as a CD-DA disc, and
other sessions are not played back.
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•Discs that this unit CANNOT play
– CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality.
– CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible
recording device.
– CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly.
– CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in
music CD format or MP3 format conforming to
ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or
multi-session.
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC
files
About iPod
This unit can be connected to the following iPods.
Update your iPod to the latest software before you
use it.
– iPod nano 1st generation*
– iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum)
– iPod nano 3rd generation (video)
– iPod 5th generation (video)*
– iPod classic
– iPod touch
– iPhone and iPhone 3G
*When you connect iPod nano 1st generation or iPod
5th generation, Passenger control is not available.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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 7)
and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
Folder
(album)
MP3/WMA/
AAC file
(track)
MP3/WMA/AAC
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
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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
1Remove the protection collar.
1Detach the front panel (page 7).
2Pinch both edges of the protection collar,
then pull it out.
2Remove the unit.
1Insert both release keys simultaneously
until they click.
2Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
3Slide the unit out of the mounting.
Specifications
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range:
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)
87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)
FM tuning interval: 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono)
Separation: 40 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range:
531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)
530 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)
AM tuning interval: 9 kHz/10 kHz switchable
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Sensitivity: 26 µV
USB Player section
Interface: USB (Full-speed)
Maximum current: 500mA
Power amplifier section
Output: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Outputs:
Audio outputs terminal (front/rear)
Subwoofer output terminal (mono)
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
Telephone ATT control terminal
Illumination control terminal
BUS control input terminal
BUS audio input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
USB signal input terminal
Tone controls:
Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD)
High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)
Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery
(negative ground (earth))
x
Hook facing
inwards.
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Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 182 mm
(7 1/8 × 2 × 7 1/4 in) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm
(7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 1/2 in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz)
Supplied accessories:
Card remote commander: RM-X151
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Optional accessory:
Rotary commander: RM-X4S
CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX, CDX-656X
AUX-IN selector: XA-300
USB connection cable for iPod: RC-100IP
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
information.
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.
If the problem is not solved, visit the following
support site.
• 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.
General
No power is being supplied to the unit.
• Check the connection or 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 ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT
function (when the interface cable of a car telephone
is connected to the ATT lead) is activated.
• The position of the fader control “FAD” is not set for
a 2-speaker system.
No beep sound.
• The beep sound is canceled (page 16).
• 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.
tStore again into the memory.
• The power supply lead or battery has been
disconnected or it 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.
tSet “DEMO-OFF” (page 17).
Support site
Customers in Latin America:
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/
Customers in Pan Asia:
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/
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The display disappears from/does not appear
in the display window.
• The dimmer is set “DIM-ON” (page 17).
• The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF).
tPress and hold (OFF) on the unit until the
display appears.
• The connectors are dirty (page 20).
The Auto Off function does not operate.
The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates
after turning off the unit.
tTurn off the unit.
The display disappears while the unit is
operating.
The Black Out function is set to on (page 17).
Card remote commander operation is not
possible.
If the Black Out function is activated (no lighting),
card remote commander operation is not possible
(page 17).
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 19).
MP3/WMA/AAC files cannot be played back.
The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA/AAC
format and version. For details on playable discs and
formats, visit the support site.
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.”
tSet “A.SCRL-ON” (page 17).
tPress and hold (DSPL) (SCRL).
The sound skips.
• Installation is not correct.
tInstall 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 6).
Radio reception
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
• The connection is not correct.
tConnect 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/AM
antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass).
tCheck the connection of the car antenna (aerial).
tIf the auto antenna (aerial) will not go up, check
the connection of the power antenna (aerial)
control lead.
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.
tTuning stops too frequently:
Set “LOCAL-ON” (page 17).
tTuning does not stop at a station:
Set “LOCAL-OFF” (page 17).
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
tPerform manual tuning.
During FM reception, the “ST” indication
flashes.
• Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
tSet “MONO-ON” (page 17).
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
tSet “MONO-OFF” (page 17).
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.
tReconnect 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.
tBefore 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.
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Error displays/Messages
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.
CHECKING
The unit is confirming the connection of a USB device.
tWait until confirming the connection is finished.
ERROR*1
• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.*2
tClean or insert the disc correctly.
• A blank disc has been inserted.
• The disc cannot play due to a problem.
tInsert another disc.
• USB device was not automatically recognized.
tReconnect it again.
• Press Z to remove the disc.
FAILURE
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.
tSee the installation guide manual of this model to
check the connection.
HUB NO SUPRT
USB hub is not supported on this unit.
LOAD
The CD changer is loading the disc.
tWait until loading is complete.
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.
tBe sure to connect a USB device and USB cable.
NO DISC
The disc is not inserted in the CD changer.
tInsert discs in the CD changer.
NO MAG
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer.
tInsert the disc magazine in the CD changer.
NO MUSIC
The disc or USB device does not contain a music file.
tInsert a music CD in this unit or an MP3 playable
CD changer.
tConnect a USB device with a music file in it.
NO NAME
A disc/album/artist/track name is not written in the
track.
OFFSET
There may be an internal malfunction.
tCheck the connection. If the error indication
remains on in the display, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
OVERLOAD
USB device is overloaded.
tDisconnect the USB device, then change the source
by pressing (SOURCE).
tIndicates 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.
tWait until reading is complete and playback starts
automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it
may take more than a minute.
RESET
The CD unit, CD changer or USB device cannot be
operated due to a problem.
tPress the RESET button (page 6).
USB NO SUPRT (USB Not Support)
The connected USB device is not supported.
tConnect a USB device of Mass Storage Class.
“” 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.
*1 If an error occurs during playback of a CD, the disc
number of the CD does not appear in the display.
*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error
appears in the display.
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
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