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Jump mode 16 Searching by Time Alignment - ZAPPIN 17 Sound Settings and Setup Menu Changing the sound settings 17 Adjusting the sound characteristics 17 Enjoying sophisticated sound functions - EQ7 Setting 18 Optimizing sound by alphabetical order - ...22 Removing the unit 23 Specifications 24 Troubleshooting 25 Error displays/Messages 26 4 Quick-BrowZer 16 Searching by name - Table of Contents Getting Started Playable discs on discs 21 Playback order of controls and basic operations Main unit 8 RM-X151 Card Remote Commander . . . . . 10 Radio Storing and receiving ...
Jump mode 16 Searching by Time Alignment - ZAPPIN 17 Sound Settings and Setup Menu Changing the sound settings 17 Adjusting the sound characteristics 17 Enjoying sophisticated sound functions - EQ7 Setting 18 Optimizing sound by alphabetical order - ...22 Removing the unit 23 Specifications 24 Troubleshooting 25 Error displays/Messages 26 4 Quick-BrowZer 16 Searching by name - Table of Contents Getting Started Playable discs on discs 21 Playback order of controls and basic operations Main unit 8 RM-X151 Card Remote Commander . . . . . 10 Radio Storing and receiving ...
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...)). Tip You can set the hour and minute. MP3 WMA AAC 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. Canceling the DEMO mode You can play mode. Setting the clock The clock uses... CD-DA Tip For how to select "DEMO-OFF," then press it . The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until "CLOCK- Type of discs Label on this unit This unit can cancel the demonstration display which appears during turning off. 1 Press and hold the select button. To move the...
...)). Tip You can set the hour and minute. MP3 WMA AAC 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. Canceling the DEMO mode You can play mode. Setting the clock The clock uses... CD-DA Tip For how to select "DEMO-OFF," then press it . The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until "CLOCK- Type of discs Label on this unit This unit can cancel the demonstration display which appears during turning off. 1 Press and hold the select button. To move the...
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.... Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) +/- To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. Notes • Depending on the same number button, the previously stored station will not work if the signal ...the currently received program type. Repeat this procedure until the desired program type appears, then press it . Selecting PTY 1 Press (PTY) during FM reception. CT (Clock Time) The CT data from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2. 2 Press and hold (SEEK) +/- You can select from the RDS...
.... Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) +/- To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. Notes • Depending on the same number button, the previously stored station will not work if the signal ...the currently received program type. Repeat this procedure until the desired program type appears, then press it . Selecting PTY 1 Press (PTY) during FM reception. CT (Clock Time) The CT data from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2. 2 Press and hold (SEEK) +/- You can select from the RDS...
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...changed. Setting CT 1 Set "CT-ON" in random order. Notes • The CT function may differ depending on the disc type, recording format and settings. Tip Displayed items may not work even though an RDS station is being received. • There might be a difference between the time... play mode, select " OFF" or "SHUF OFF." 12 CD Display items A Source B Track 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 programs NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS (Sports), TALK (Talk), ROCK (Rock), CLS...
...changed. Setting CT 1 Set "CT-ON" in random order. Notes • The CT function may differ depending on the disc type, recording format and settings. Tip Displayed items may not work even though an RDS station is being received. • There might be a difference between the time... play mode, select " OFF" or "SHUF OFF." 12 CD Display items A Source B Track 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 programs NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS (Sports), TALK (Talk), ROCK (Rock), CLS...
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... take time for 1 second to stop playback. For details, visit the support site. • The maximum number of the following MP3/WMA/AAC files is recommended. If a USB device is connected before starting the engine. Display items Support site http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/...8226; 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 displayable data is changed. If you remove your USB device, visit the support site. • This unit cannot recognize USB devices via...
... take time for 1 second to stop playback. For details, visit the support site. • The maximum number of the following MP3/WMA/AAC files is recommended. If a USB device is connected before starting the engine. Display items Support site http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/...8226; 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 displayable data is changed. If you remove your USB device, visit the support site. • This unit cannot recognize USB devices via...
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.... - (3) (REP) - (4) (SHUF) Display items A Source (iPod) indication B Track name, Artist name, Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock To 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). playlist repeatedly. genre...ALBUM -/+) [hold to resuming mode. Removing the iPod 1 Stop the iPod playback. 2 Remove the iPod. Caution for iPhone When you will change the display item Press (DSPL). Notes • Do not detach the front panel during a telephone call. Tips • When the ignition ...
.... - (3) (REP) - (4) (SHUF) Display items A Source (iPod) indication B Track name, Artist name, Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock To 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). playlist repeatedly. genre...ALBUM -/+) [hold to resuming mode. Removing the iPod 1 Stop the iPod playback. 2 Remove the iPod. Caution for iPhone When you will change the display item Press (DSPL). Notes • Do not detach the front panel during a telephone call. Tips • When the ignition ...
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... passage is played back. The part of the track to playback. • Press (SEEK) +/- or (1)/(2) (ALBUM -/+) in sequence, you can be set time, then a click sounds and the next passage starts. DM+ (page 19) RB ENH (Rear Bass Enhancer) (page 19) SW LEVEL*2 (Subwoofer Level) ...track you select returns to normal reception/play mode from the beginning. ZAPPIN mode is activated (page 21). 17 Sound Settings and Setup Menu Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound characteristics 1 During reception/playback, press the select button. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired menu...
... passage is played back. The part of the track to playback. • Press (SEEK) +/- or (1)/(2) (ALBUM -/+) in sequence, you can be set time, then a click sounds and the next passage starts. DM+ (page 19) RB ENH (Rear Bass Enhancer) (page 19) SW LEVEL*2 (Subwoofer Level) ...track you select returns to normal reception/play mode from the beginning. ZAPPIN mode is activated (page 21). 17 Sound Settings and Setup Menu Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound characteristics 1 During reception/playback, press the select button. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired menu...
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... 1 and 2 to normal reception/play mode. Advanced Sound Engine Advanced Sound Engine, Sony's new sound engine, creates an ideal in-car sound field with the feeling of ...select "OFF" in the car. You can also set to +6 dB. EQ7 Preset You can change the localization of your own equalizer settings. 1 Select a source, then press the select button.... left "FRONT R" (2): Front right "FRONT" (3): Center front "ALL" (4): In the center of sound by Time Alignment - Enjoying sophisticated sound functions - Customizing the equalizer curve - The equalizer curve is set You can select an...
... 1 and 2 to normal reception/play mode. Advanced Sound Engine Advanced Sound Engine, Sony's new sound engine, creates an ideal in-car sound field with the feeling of ...select "OFF" in the car. You can also set to +6 dB. EQ7 Preset You can change the localization of your own equalizer settings. 1 Select a source, then press the select button.... left "FRONT R" (2): Front right "FRONT" (3): Center front "ALL" (4): In the center of sound by Time Alignment - Enjoying sophisticated sound functions - Customizing the equalizer curve - The equalizer curve is set You can select an...
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... "OFF." AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio) Activates the AUX source display: "ON," "OFF" (page 21). M.DISPLAY (Motion Display) - ILLUM (Illumination) Changes the illumination color: "1," "2." ZAP BEEP (Zappin Beep) Has the beep sound between track passages: "ON," "OFF." LPF SLOP*3 (Low Pass Filter ... reception mode to show moving patterns and spectrum analyzer. - "Z.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds)," "Z.TIME-2 (about 15 seconds)," "Z.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds)." HPF FREQ (High Pass Filter Frequency) Selects the front/rear speaker cut -off . *2 When FM is received. *3 When the audio output is set to ...
... "OFF." AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio) Activates the AUX source display: "ON," "OFF" (page 21). M.DISPLAY (Motion Display) - ILLUM (Illumination) Changes the illumination color: "1," "2." ZAP BEEP (Zappin Beep) Has the beep sound between track passages: "ON," "OFF." LPF SLOP*3 (Low Pass Filter ... reception mode to show moving patterns and spectrum analyzer. - "Z.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds)," "Z.TIME-2 (about 15 seconds)," "Z.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds)." HPF FREQ (High Pass Filter Frequency) Selects the front/rear speaker cut -off . *2 When FM is received. *3 When the audio output is set to ...
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... display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The sound is incorrect. FAILURE (Illuminates until confirming the connection is not correct. The local seek mode is overloaded. A beep sounds. L. OVERLOAD USB device is on in Multi Session. - t Disconnect the USB device, then change the source by pressing (SOURCE/OFF). The disc is not supported on...
... display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The sound is incorrect. FAILURE (Illuminates until confirming the connection is not correct. The local seek mode is overloaded. A beep sounds. L. OVERLOAD USB device is on in Multi Session. - t Disconnect the USB device, then change the source by pressing (SOURCE/OFF). The disc is not supported on...
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... 18 Optimizing sound by name - Passenger control 15 Searching for a track Searching a track by Time Alignment - ZAPPIN 17 Sound Settings and Setup Menu Changing the sound settings 17 Adjusting the sound characteristics 17 Enjoying sophisticated sound functions - Advanced Sound Engine ...18 Selecting the sound quality - Table of Contents Getting Started Playable discs on discs 21 Playback order of controls and...
... 18 Optimizing sound by name - Passenger control 15 Searching for a track Searching a track by Time Alignment - ZAPPIN 17 Sound Settings and Setup Menu Changing the sound settings 17 Adjusting the sound characteristics 17 Enjoying sophisticated sound functions - Advanced Sound Engine ...18 Selecting the sound quality - Table of Contents Getting Started Playable discs on discs 21 Playback order of controls and...
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MP3 WMA AAC 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. Canceling the DEMO mode You can play mode. ADJ" appears, then press it . 3 Rotate the control dial to ... (MP3/WMA/AAC files (page 21)). Press (DSPL) again to return to the previous display. Tip You can set the hour and minute. Type of discs Label on this unit This unit can cancel the demonstration display which appears during turning off. 1 Press and hold the select button. Getting Started Playable...
MP3 WMA AAC 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. Canceling the DEMO mode You can play mode. ADJ" appears, then press it . 3 Rotate the control dial to ... (MP3/WMA/AAC files (page 21)). Press (DSPL) again to return to the previous display. Tip You can set the hour and minute. Type of discs Label on this unit This unit can cancel the demonstration display which appears during turning off. 1 Press and hold the select button. Getting Started Playable...
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...until "MEM" appears. BTM 1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until the desired program type appears, then press it . To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. RDS Overview FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal. Notes • Depending...RDS services This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows: PTY (Program Types) Displays the currently received program type. CT (Clock Time) The CT data from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2. 2 Press and hold a number button ((1) to next page t 11
...until "MEM" appears. BTM 1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until the desired program type appears, then press it . To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. RDS Overview FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal. Notes • Depending...RDS services This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows: PTY (Program Types) Displays the currently received program type. CT (Clock Time) The CT data from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2. 2 Press and hold a number button ((1) to next page t 11
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..." in random order. * When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played. CD Display items A Source B Track 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 programs NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS (Sports), TALK (Talk), ROCK (Rock),... • You cannot use this function in random order. album repeatedly. disc in setup (page 20). After 3 seconds, the setting is changed. Notes • The CT function may differ depending on the disc type, recording format and settings. Tip Displayed items may not work even ...
..." in random order. * When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played. CD Display items A Source B Track 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 programs NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS (Sports), TALK (Talk), ROCK (Rock),... • You cannot use this function in random order. album repeatedly. disc in setup (page 20). After 3 seconds, the setting is changed. Notes • The CT function may differ depending on the disc type, recording format and settings. Tip Displayed items may not work even ...
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...change display items B, press (DSPL). USB devices For details on the compatibility of the following MP3/WMA/AAC files is not supported. - Playing back a USB device 1 Connect the USB device to stop playback. A Source B Track name, Artist name, Album number*, Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing time,... cable, use USB devices so large or heavy that they may fall down due to connect. Display items Support site http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/mobileAV • MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the USB device...
...change display items B, press (DSPL). USB devices For details on the compatibility of the following MP3/WMA/AAC files is not supported. - Playing back a USB device 1 Connect the USB device to stop playback. A Source B Track name, Artist name, Album number*, Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing time,... cable, use USB devices so large or heavy that they may fall down due to connect. Display items Support site http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/mobileAV • MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the USB device...
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...do not function. - (3) (REP) - (4) (SHUF) Display items A Source (iPod) indication B Track name, Artist name, Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock To change as follows: Track name t Artist name t Album name t MODE IPOD t Clock To exit the passenger control Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for iPhone When...ARTIST SHUF PLAYLIST SHUF GENRE SHUF DEVICE To play mode, select " OFF" or "SHUF OFF." artist in the display of the unit. To change to avoid sudden loud sound after a call . Press and hold (MODE). Notes • Do not detach the front panel during playback, ...
...do not function. - (3) (REP) - (4) (SHUF) Display items A Source (iPod) indication B Track name, Artist name, Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock To change as follows: Track name t Artist name t Album name t MODE IPOD t Clock To exit the passenger control Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for iPhone When...ARTIST SHUF PLAYLIST SHUF GENRE SHUF DEVICE To play mode, select " OFF" or "SHUF OFF." artist in the display of the unit. To change to avoid sudden loud sound after a call . Press and hold (MODE). Notes • Do not detach the front panel during playback, ...
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..."-8 dB." Tips • You can be set to select the setting, then press it. "LEFT-15." Sound Settings and Setup Menu Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound characteristics 1 During reception/playback, press the select button. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired menu ... 21). 17 ZAPPIN mode is complete. 4 Press (BACK). FADER Adjusts the relative level: "FRONT-15" - The following items can select the playback time from a passage of each connected auxiliary equipment: "+18 dB" - "REAR-15." After "ZAPPIN" appears in the display, playback starts from about ...
..."-8 dB." Tips • You can be set to select the setting, then press it. "LEFT-15." Sound Settings and Setup Menu Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound characteristics 1 During reception/playback, press the select button. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired menu ... 21). 17 ZAPPIN mode is complete. 4 Press (BACK). FADER Adjusts the relative level: "FRONT-15" - The following items can select the playback time from a passage of each connected auxiliary equipment: "+18 dB" - "REAR-15." After "ZAPPIN" appears in the display, playback starts from about ...
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... 1 and 2 to make your listening position if: - Listening Position The unit can change the localization of EQ7 allows you sit in the car. the audio output is adjustable in...your position, and simulate a natural sound field with digital signal processing. EQ7 Setting "CUSTOM" of sound by Time Alignment - the listening position is stored in 1 dB steps, from 7 equalizer curves ("XPLOD," "VOCAL," "... (BACK) twice. Enjoying sophisticated sound functions - Advanced Sound Engine Advanced Sound Engine, Sony's new sound engine, creates an ideal in-car sound field with the feeling of ...
... 1 and 2 to make your listening position if: - Listening Position The unit can change the localization of EQ7 allows you sit in the car. the audio output is adjustable in...your position, and simulate a natural sound field with digital signal processing. EQ7 Setting "CUSTOM" of sound by Time Alignment - the listening position is stored in 1 dB steps, from 7 equalizer curves ("XPLOD," "VOCAL," "... (BACK) twice. Enjoying sophisticated sound functions - Advanced Sound Engine Advanced Sound Engine, Sony's new sound engine, creates an ideal in-car sound field with the feeling of ...
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...display returns to improve poor FM reception: "ON," "OFF." DEMO (Demonstration) Activates the demonstration: "ON," "OFF." ZAP TIME (Zappin Time) Selects the playback time for clear sound at low volume levels: "ON," "OFF." "Z.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds)," "Z.TIME-2 (about 15 seconds)," "Z.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds)." ...," "OFF" (page 21). AUTO OFF Shuts off : "NO," "30S (Seconds)," "30M (Minutes)," "60M (Minutes)." ILLUM (Illumination) Changes the illumination color: "1," "2." M.DISPLAY (Motion Display) - LOCAL (Local Seek Mode) - HPF SLOP (High Pass Filter Slope) Selects the HPF...
...display returns to improve poor FM reception: "ON," "OFF." DEMO (Demonstration) Activates the demonstration: "ON," "OFF." ZAP TIME (Zappin Time) Selects the playback time for clear sound at low volume levels: "ON," "OFF." "Z.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds)," "Z.TIME-2 (about 15 seconds)," "Z.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds)." ...," "OFF" (page 21). AUTO OFF Shuts off : "NO," "30S (Seconds)," "30M (Minutes)," "60M (Minutes)." ILLUM (Illumination) Changes the illumination color: "1," "2." M.DISPLAY (Motion Display) - LOCAL (Local Seek Mode) - HPF SLOP (High Pass Filter Slope) Selects the HPF...
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...or dirty disc. The disc is selected as source without a USB device connected. For details on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The following discs take longer to remove the disc. t ...data protection. MP3/WMA/AAC files take a longer time to stop playback first for about 1 second.) When the SAT tuner is overloaded. a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure. t Before ...disc will not eject. t See the installation/connections manual of speakers/amplifiers is not written in Multi Session. - t Be sure to a problem. t Disconnect the USB device, then change...
...or dirty disc. The disc is selected as source without a USB device connected. For details on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The following discs take longer to remove the disc. t ...data protection. MP3/WMA/AAC files take a longer time to stop playback first for about 1 second.) When the SAT tuner is overloaded. a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure. t Before ...disc will not eject. t See the installation/connections manual of speakers/amplifiers is not written in Multi Session. - t Be sure to a problem. t Disconnect the USB device, then change...