Operating Instructions
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... on the XM tuner module. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is an audio CD that this Sony Compact Disc Player. You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Please see your authority to correct the...uses, and can enjoy its various features even more with: • Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*1. • CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*2 is played). • Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X118 • Optional controller accessory Rotary commander...
... on the XM tuner module. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is an audio CD that this Sony Compact Disc Player. You are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Please see your authority to correct the...uses, and can enjoy its various features even more with: • Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*1. • CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*2 is played). • Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X118 • Optional controller accessory Rotary commander...
Operating Instructions
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... characteristics 17 Quickly attenuating the sound 17 Changing the sound and display settings - List-up 12 * Functions available with optional CD/MD unit Radio Storing stations automatically - Disc Memo 11 Locating a disc by name - Menu 18 Setting the equalizer (EQ7 19 Setting... order - Table of Contents Location of controls 4 Precautions 6 Notes on discs 6 Getting Started Resetting the unit 7 Detaching the front panel 8 Setting the clock 9 CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) Playing a disc 9 Display items 10 Playing tracks repeatedly - Best Tuning Memory (BTM 13 Receiving the...
... characteristics 17 Quickly attenuating the sound 17 Changing the sound and display settings - List-up 12 * Functions available with optional CD/MD unit Radio Storing stations automatically - Disc Memo 11 Locating a disc by name - Menu 18 Setting the equalizer (EQ7 19 Setting... order - Table of Contents Location of controls 4 Precautions 6 Notes on discs 6 Getting Started Resetting the unit 7 Detaching the front panel 8 Setting the clock 9 CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) Playing a disc 9 Display items 10 Playing tracks repeatedly - Best Tuning Memory (BTM 13 Receiving the...
Operating Instructions
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... the front panel) 7 n Receptor for details. Otherwise, the display does not turn off the ignition, be sure to press and hold (OFF) on the front side of controls M RL M DI T ER N T ET DI SO PL O ODE DS DSO SOURCE FF SC CDX-CA710X OPE ENU LIS SC/PRES SEEK SC/PRESE EQ7... UND ENT Refer to the pages listed for the card remote commander o SOUND button 17 p ENTER button To enter a setting. l SCRL (scroll) button 10 m RESET button (located on the unit until the display disappears. q EQ7 button...
... the front panel) 7 n Receptor for details. Otherwise, the display does not turn off the ignition, be sure to press and hold (OFF) on the front side of controls M RL M DI T ER N T ET DI SO PL O ODE DS DSO SOURCE FF SC CDX-CA710X OPE ENU LIS SC/PRES SEEK SC/PRESE EQ7... UND ENT Refer to the pages listed for the card remote commander o SOUND button 17 p ENTER button To enter a setting. l SCRL (scroll) button 10 m RESET button (located on the unit until the display disappears. q EQ7 button...
Operating Instructions
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... Card remote commander RM-X118 M DI T ER N T ET DI SO OPE ENU LIS SC/PRES SEEK SC/PRESE EQ7 UND ENT (DISC/PRESET) (+): to select upwards (SEEK) (-): to select downwards In menu mode, the currently selectable button (s) of the card remote commander control... the same functions as those on this unit. SOURCE SOUND DISC - s SEEK buttons (-/+) To skip tracks, fast-forward, reverse a track, tune in the display. c DSO button d MENU button e SOURCE button f SEEK ( SEEK+ ENTER OFF ATT VOL The corresponding...
... Card remote commander RM-X118 M DI T ER N T ET DI SO OPE ENU LIS SC/PRES SEEK SC/PRESE EQ7 UND ENT (DISC/PRESET) (+): to select upwards (SEEK) (-): to select downwards In menu mode, the currently selectable button (s) of the card remote commander control... the same functions as those on this unit. SOURCE SOUND DISC - s SEEK buttons (-/+) To skip tracks, fast-forward, reverse a track, tune in the display. c DSO button d MENU button e SOURCE button f SEEK ( SEEK+ ENTER OFF ATT VOL The corresponding...
Operating Instructions
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...sound quality Be careful not to splash juice or other functions which may occur inside the lenses and display 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...disc magazines when not in this occur, the unit will extend automatically while the unit is operating. Caution While driving, do not use discs with sticky ink/residue. Should this manual, please consult your unit that are not covered in use discs with any questions or problems concerning your nearest Sony...
...sound quality Be careful not to splash juice or other functions which may occur inside the lenses and display 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...disc magazines when not in this occur, the unit will extend automatically while the unit is operating. Caution While driving, do not use discs with sticky ink/residue. Should this manual, please consult your unit that are not covered in use discs with any questions or problems concerning your nearest Sony...
Operating Instructions
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... power will turn the unit off automatically to prevent the speakers from being stolen. CD/MD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on). * If your car has no ACC position on the ignition switch, be deactivated. 1 Press (OFF)*. Press (SOURCE) (or insert a CD) to ... ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will be sure to turn off by pressing (OFF) until the display disappears to avoid car battery drain. 2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel to operate the unit. Attaching the front panel Place hole A ...
... power will turn the unit off automatically to prevent the speakers from being stolen. CD/MD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on). * If your car has no ACC position on the ignition switch, be deactivated. 1 Press (OFF)*. Press (SOURCE) (or insert a CD) to ... ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will be sure to turn off by pressing (OFF) until the display disappears to avoid car battery drain. 2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel to operate the unit. Attaching the front panel Place hole A ...
Operating Instructions
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...) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) to ON, the time is always displayed (page 18). 2 Close the front panel. Note If you connect an optional CD (MP3 playable CD) unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play MP3 files; CD Player CD/MD Unit (...optional) In addition to 10:08 1 Press (MENU), then press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) repeatedly until "CD" appears to normal play mode. If you connect ...
...) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) to ON, the time is always displayed (page 18). 2 Close the front panel. Note If you connect an optional CD (MP3 playable CD) unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play MP3 files; CD Player CD/MD Unit (...optional) In addition to 10:08 1 Press (MENU), then press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) repeatedly until "CD" appears to normal play mode. If you connect ...
Operating Instructions
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...) Scroll display item (SCRL) *1 While displaying an ID3 tag, the album number does not appear. *2 If the disc has been labeled by this unit reads all track and album information on the disc. Disc selection [once for play . Albums selection [hold to desired point] *1 MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1... *2 Available only when an MP3 file is no MP3 files (tracks) is changed, the disc/album/track name does not scroll. 10 Characters and signs which cannot be displayed appear as an MD unit. • When you want...
...) Scroll display item (SCRL) *1 While displaying an ID3 tag, the album number does not appear. *2 If the disc has been labeled by this unit reads all track and album information on the disc. Disc selection [once for play . Albums selection [hold to desired point] *1 MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1... *2 Available only when an MP3 file is no MP3 files (tracks) is changed, the disc/album/track name does not scroll. 10 Characters and signs which cannot be displayed appear as an MD unit. • When you want...
Operating Instructions
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... Play starts. To return to normal play the tracks in the current optional CD (MD) unit in the display. to 8 characters for a disc. The unit will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD units. You can select: • SHUF-ALBM*1 - Shuffle Play ...units are connected. to play mode, select "SHUFOFF." continue to normal play the albums in the display. During playback, press (1) on the card remote commander repeatedly until "NAMEEDIT" appears. 3 Press (ENTER). to repeat a disc. *1 Available only when optional CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function. 2 Press (MENU), ...
... Play starts. To return to normal play the tracks in the current optional CD (MD) unit in the display. to 8 characters for a disc. The unit will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD units. You can select: • SHUF-ALBM*1 - Shuffle Play ...units are connected. to play mode, select "SHUFOFF." continue to normal play the albums in the display. During playback, press (1) on the card remote commander repeatedly until "NAMEEDIT" appears. 3 Press (ENTER). to repeat a disc. *1 Available only when optional CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function. 2 Press (MENU), ...
Operating Instructions
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...can also complete the operation by its custom name: when you assign a name for 2 seconds instead of step 5. • You can be displayed (exception: Disc Memo). 12 Tip Other items can label CDs on a CD unit with a CD unit that have been assigned custom names*1 or for CD TEXT... 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you find the Disc Memo you want to erase, try selecting a different CD unit in the display. The Disc Memo will appear. 5 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) repeatedly to start labeling a CD: Press (LIST) for a CD (page 11) ...
...can also complete the operation by its custom name: when you assign a name for 2 seconds instead of step 5. • You can be displayed (exception: Disc Memo). 12 Tip Other items can label CDs on a CD unit with a CD unit that have been assigned custom names*1 or for CD TEXT... 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you find the Disc Memo you want to erase, try selecting a different CD unit in the display. The Disc Memo will appear. 5 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) repeatedly to start labeling a CD: Press (LIST) for a CD (page 11) ...
Operating Instructions
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...ENTER). Note If interference occurs, this setting. • If FM broadcasts are stored in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed. A beep sounds when the setting is received. Tip Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) to the desired frequency (manual tuning). Tips ...commander on which the desired station is poor Select monaural reception mode (see "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 18). Tips • To always hear FM stereo broadcasts in the stereo reception mode. If preset tuning does not work Press (SEEK) (+) or...
...ENTER). Note If interference occurs, this setting. • If FM broadcasts are stored in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed. A beep sounds when the setting is received. Tip Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) to the desired frequency (manual tuning). Tips ...commander on which the desired station is poor Select monaural reception mode (see "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 18). Tips • To always hear FM stereo broadcasts in the stereo reception mode. If preset tuning does not work Press (SEEK) (+) or...
Operating Instructions
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...2 to enter the entire name. 5 Press (ENTER). 14 Station Memo You can assign a name to each radio station and store it in the display. If you press (SEEK) (-), you try to store another station on the card remote commander for a station. Storing station names - Storing the ...station names 1 Tune in the display. The name of the station currently tuned in appears in a station whose name you want to store. 2 Press (MENU), then press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) repeatedly until "MEM" appears. Storing only the desired stations You...
...2 to enter the entire name. 5 Press (ENTER). 14 Station Memo You can assign a name to each radio station and store it in the display. If you press (SEEK) (-), you try to store another station on the card remote commander for a station. Storing station names - Storing the ...station names 1 Tune in the display. The name of the station currently tuned in appears in a station whose name you want to store. 2 Press (MENU), then press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) repeatedly until "MEM" appears. Storing only the desired stations You...
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...station names, "NO DATA" appears in the desired station. 15 Tuning in the display. 2 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) repeatedly until "NAME DEL" appears. 2 Press (ENTER). 3 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) repeatedly to select the station whose name you want to normal radio ...to correct or erase a name. • There is erased. Erasing the station name 1 During radio reception, press (MENU), then press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) repeatedly until you have already erased all of step 5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 if you want to erase other names. ...
...station names, "NO DATA" appears in the desired station. 15 Tuning in the display. 2 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) repeatedly until "NAME DEL" appears. 2 Press (ENTER). 3 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) repeatedly to select the station whose name you want to normal radio ...to correct or erase a name. • There is erased. Erasing the station name 1 During radio reception, press (MENU), then press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) repeatedly until you have already erased all of step 5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 if you want to erase other names. ...
Operating Instructions
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...the rotary commander First, attach the appropriate label depending on the ignition key switch, after turning off Adjust the sound menu Change the display item PRESET/DISC control Push in and repeat rotating quickly to : - The rotary commander works by one by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls.... unit/MD*1 unit) Attenuate sound Stop playback or radio reception/Power off the ignition, be sure to press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears. *3 Available only when optional CD unit with a rotary commander (optional). During playback of a CD containing MP3 files*3 Push in and...
...the rotary commander First, attach the appropriate label depending on the ignition key switch, after turning off Adjust the sound menu Change the display item PRESET/DISC control Push in and repeat rotating quickly to : - The rotary commander works by one by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls.... unit/MD*1 unit) Attenuate sound Stop playback or radio reception/Power off the ignition, be sure to press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears. *3 Available only when optional CD unit with a rotary commander (optional). During playback of a CD containing MP3 files*3 Push in and...
Operating Instructions
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... operative direction The operative direction of controls is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in the display. Adjusting the sound characteristics You can reverse the operative direction. When adjusting with the unit (page 18). Tip When the interface cable of a car telephone...
... operative direction The operative direction of controls is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in the display. Adjusting the sound characteristics You can reverse the operative direction. When adjusting with the unit (page 18). Tip When the interface cable of a car telephone...
Operating Instructions
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... "EDIT") by pressing (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) for 2 seconds. 18 DSPL (Display) • D.INFO (Dual Information) - Select "2" to show decoration patterns in monaural. Select "ON" to use the rotary commander at the same time (ON). • M.DSPL (Motion Display) - Select "NORM" to hear FM stereo broadcast in the display and deactivate Demo display. - to scroll all...
... "EDIT") by pressing (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) for 2 seconds. 18 DSPL (Display) • D.INFO (Dual Information) - Select "2" to show decoration patterns in monaural. Select "ON" to use the rotary commander at the same time (ON). • M.DSPL (Motion Display) - Select "NORM" to hear FM stereo broadcast in the display and deactivate Demo display. - to scroll all...
Operating Instructions
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To cancel the equalizing effect, select "OFF." The volume level is complete, the display returns to normal play mode. Each time you press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-), the item changes. 4 Select the desired frequency and level. 1 Press (SEEK)...SEEK) (-) to +10 dB. Adjusting the equalizer curve You can store a different equalizer setting for frequency and volume level. 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) repeatedly until the desired equalizer curve. You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for each source. To restore the factory-set equalizer...
To cancel the equalizing effect, select "OFF." The volume level is complete, the display returns to normal play mode. Each time you press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-), the item changes. 4 Select the desired frequency and level. 1 Press (SEEK)...SEEK) (-) to +10 dB. Adjusting the equalizer curve You can store a different equalizer setting for frequency and volume level. 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press (DISC/PRESET) (+) or (DISC/PRESET) (-) repeatedly until the desired equalizer curve. You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for each source. To restore the factory-set equalizer...
Operating Instructions
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...matching the amperage rating stated on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable affect. • If FM broadcasts are not clean. DSO mode and image of virtual speakers *3 *3 *2 *2 *1 *1 *4 *4 Additional Information Maintenance Fuse replacement When... replacing the fuse, be clear. After 3 seconds, the display returns to select a source (radio, CD, or MD). 2 Press (DSO) repeatedly until the desired DSO setting appears. Notes • Depending on...
...matching the amperage rating stated on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable affect. • If FM broadcasts are not clean. DSO mode and image of virtual speakers *3 *3 *2 *2 *1 *1 *4 *4 Additional Information Maintenance Fuse replacement When... replacing the fuse, be clear. After 3 seconds, the display returns to select a source (radio, CD, or MD). 2 Press (DSO) repeatedly until the desired DSO setting appears. Notes • Depending on...
Operating Instructions
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... stations and correct time are not using the built-in the display window. • The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF) again until the display appears. • Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. t Press (SOURCE) (or insert a disc) to turn off the "--------" indication. Cannot turn on , ... the car. The leads are not matched correctly with your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in the ON, ACC, or OFF position. If everything is connected and you are erased. Dirty or defective disc. The stations cannot be ejected. The sound is not finalized. • You...
... stations and correct time are not using the built-in the display window. • The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF) again until the display appears. • Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. t Press (SOURCE) (or insert a disc) to turn off the "--------" indication. Cannot turn on , ... the car. The leads are not matched correctly with your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in the ON, ACC, or OFF position. If everything is connected and you are erased. Dirty or defective disc. The stations cannot be ejected. The sound is not finalized. • You...
Operating Instructions
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... is in monaural reception mode. A program broadcast in stereo is heard in the display. *2 The disc number of some problem.*2 t Insert another CD/MD. Interference occurs during FM reception. t Set the IF mode to the unit, the disc number of the CD or MD appears in monaural. • The unit is ... with recorded tracks on in the CD/MD unit. NO DISC No disc is more than 50°C (122°F). t Insert a music CD in the CD/MD unit. HI TEMP The ambient temperature is inserted in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. t Insert the magazine in the MP3 playable CD unit...
... is in monaural reception mode. A program broadcast in stereo is heard in the display. *2 The disc number of some problem.*2 t Insert another CD/MD. Interference occurs during FM reception. t Set the IF mode to the unit, the disc number of the CD or MD appears in monaural. • The unit is ... with recorded tracks on in the CD/MD unit. NO DISC No disc is more than 50°C (122°F). t Insert a music CD in the CD/MD unit. HI TEMP The ambient temperature is inserted in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. t Insert the magazine in the MP3 playable CD unit...