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...Specifications 24 Troubleshooting 25 Error displays/Messages 26 4 Rear Bass Enhancer 19 Adjusting setup items - Quick-BrowZer 16 Searching by Time Alignment - Passenger control 15 Searching for a track Searching a track by name - Listening Position 18 Adjusting the listening position... 19 DM+ Advanced 19 Using rear speakers as subwoofer - 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...
...Specifications 24 Troubleshooting 25 Error displays/Messages 26 4 Rear Bass Enhancer 19 Adjusting setup items - Quick-BrowZer 16 Searching by Time Alignment - Passenger control 15 Searching for a track Searching a track by name - Listening Position 18 Adjusting the listening position... 19 DM+ Advanced 19 Using rear speakers as subwoofer - 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...
Operating Instructions
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...ball-point pen. ADJ" appears, then press it . 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. The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until "CLOCK- The setup is...to select "DEMO-OFF," then press it . Press (DSPL) again to return to replace the battery, see page 22. Getting Started Playable discs on the disc Preparing the card remote commander Remove the insulation film. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. 1 Press and hold the...
...ball-point pen. ADJ" appears, then press it . 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. The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until "CLOCK- The setup is...to select "DEMO-OFF," then press it . Press (DSPL) again to return to replace the battery, see page 22. Getting Started Playable discs on the disc Preparing the card remote commander Remove the insulation film. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. 1 Press and hold the...
Operating Instructions
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...2 Rotate the control dial until the desired program type appears, then press it . CT (Clock Time) The CT data from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2. 2 Press and hold the ...functions may be replaced. Storing automatically - repeatedly to fine adjust to search for the station. To change display items B, press (DSPL). Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a...next page t 11 Also searches your selected program type. Selecting PTY 1 Press (PTY) during FM reception. continue to (6)). The unit stores stations in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (...
...2 Rotate the control dial until the desired program type appears, then press it . CT (Clock Time) The CT data from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2. 2 Press and hold the ...functions may be replaced. Storing automatically - repeatedly to fine adjust to search for the station. To change display items B, press (DSPL). Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a...next page t 11 Also searches your selected program type. Selecting PTY 1 Press (PTY) during FM reception. continue to (6)). The unit stores stations in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (...
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...setup (page 20). To return to normal play track repeatedly. 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 (.... * When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played. Notes • The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is complete. To change display items B, press (DSPL). Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting ...
...setup (page 20). To return to normal play track repeatedly. 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 (.... * When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played. Notes • The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is complete. To change display items B, press (DSPL). Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting ...
Operating Instructions
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... files is connected before starting the engine. If a USB device is changed. To change display items B, press (DSPL). A Source B Track name, Artist name, Album number*, Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock * Album number is displayed only when the album is already... connected, to stop playback. Display items Support site http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony....
... files is connected before starting the engine. If a USB device is changed. To change display items B, press (DSPL). A Source B Track name, Artist name, Album number*, Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock * Album number is displayed only when the album is already... connected, to stop playback. Display items Support site http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony....
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... 1 During playback, press and hold to normal play track repeatedly. album repeatedly. podcast in random order. device in random order. To change to avoid sudden loud sound after a call . 2 Adjust the volume. artist in random order. playlist in random order. Operating an .... - (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...
... 1 During playback, press and hold to normal play track repeatedly. album repeatedly. podcast in random order. device in random order. To change to avoid sudden loud sound after a call . 2 Adjust the volume. artist in random order. playlist in random order. Operating an .... - (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...
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Tips • You can select the playback time from a passage of the next track. 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 item ...10 dB." ("ATT" is played back. ZAPPIN™ While playing back short track passages in a CD or USB device in sequence, you can be set time, then a click sounds and the next passage starts. The part of the track to select the setting, then press it. You cannot select the passage...
Tips • You can select the playback time from a passage of the next track. 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 item ...10 dB." ("ATT" is played back. ZAPPIN™ While playing back short track passages in a CD or USB device in sequence, you can be set time, then a click sounds and the next passage starts. The part of the track to select the setting, then press it. You cannot select the passage...
Operating Instructions
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...cancel the equalizer curve, select "OFF" in the center of your car "OFF": No position set You can change the localization of EQ7 allows you sit in 1 dB steps, from 7 equalizer curves ("XPLOD," "VOCAL," "EDGE...is set the approximate subwoofer position from each source. Advanced Sound Engine Advanced Sound Engine, Sony's new sound engine, creates an ideal in-car sound field with the feeling of ... features: EQ7, Listening Position, DM+ Advanced, Rear Bass Enhancer. EQ7 Setting "CUSTOM" of sound by Time Alignment - BAND1: 63 Hz BAND2: 160 Hz BAND3: 400 Hz BAND4: 1 kHz BAND5: 2.5 kHz...
...cancel the equalizer curve, select "OFF" in the center of your car "OFF": No position set You can change the localization of EQ7 allows you sit in 1 dB steps, from 7 equalizer curves ("XPLOD," "VOCAL," "EDGE...is set the approximate subwoofer position from each source. Advanced Sound Engine Advanced Sound Engine, Sony's new sound engine, creates an ideal in-car sound field with the feeling of ... features: EQ7, Listening Position, DM+ Advanced, Rear Bass Enhancer. EQ7 Setting "CUSTOM" of sound by Time Alignment - BAND1: 63 Hz BAND2: 160 Hz BAND3: 400 Hz BAND4: 1 kHz BAND5: 2.5 kHz...
Operating Instructions
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... monaural reception mode to select the setting, then press it . 3 Rotate the control dial to improve poor FM reception: "ON," "OFF." "Z.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds)," "Z.TIME-2 (about 15 seconds)," "Z.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds)." SW PHASE*4 (Subwoofer Phase) Selects the subwoofer phase: "NORM," "REV." HPF ...ILLUM (Illumination) Changes the illumination color: "1," "2." Note Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting. ZAP BEEP (Zappin Beep) Has the beep sound between track passages: "ON," "OFF." BTM (page 11) *1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When FM is received. *3...
... monaural reception mode to select the setting, then press it . 3 Rotate the control dial to improve poor FM reception: "ON," "OFF." "Z.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds)," "Z.TIME-2 (about 15 seconds)," "Z.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds)." SW PHASE*4 (Subwoofer Phase) Selects the subwoofer phase: "NORM," "REV." HPF ...ILLUM (Illumination) Changes the illumination color: "1," "2." Note Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting. ZAP BEEP (Zappin Beep) Has the beep sound between track passages: "ON," "OFF." BTM (page 11) *1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When FM is received. *3...
Operating Instructions
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... it again. SEEK +/- OFFSET There may be intermittent at an angle of this unit. t Disconnect the USB device, then change the source by pressing (SOURCE/OFF). The following discs take longer to "OFF." t Set "A.SCRL-ON" (page 20). The sound skips. • Installation is dirty or ... in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The sound is incorrect. FAILURE (Illuminates for data protection. If the error indication remains on during playback. MP3/WMA/AAC files take a longer time to remove the disc. The display items do not function. The USB device ...
... it again. SEEK +/- OFFSET There may be intermittent at an angle of this unit. t Disconnect the USB device, then change the source by pressing (SOURCE/OFF). The following discs take longer to "OFF." t Set "A.SCRL-ON" (page 20). The sound skips. • Installation is dirty or ... in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The sound is incorrect. FAILURE (Illuminates for data protection. If the error indication remains on during playback. MP3/WMA/AAC files take a longer time to remove the disc. The display items do not function. The USB device ...
Operating Instructions
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...by alphabetical order - ZAPPIN 17 Sound Settings and Setup Menu Changing the sound settings 17 Adjusting the sound characteristics 17 Enjoying ...19 DM+ Advanced 19 Using rear speakers as subwoofer - Alphabet search 16 Searching a track by Time Alignment - EQ7 Setting 18 Optimizing sound by listening to track passages - BTM 11 Storing manually 11...and artists 15 Repeat and shuffle play 15 Operating an iPod directly - 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 . . ...
...by alphabetical order - ZAPPIN 17 Sound Settings and Setup Menu Changing the sound settings 17 Adjusting the sound characteristics 17 Enjoying ...19 DM+ Advanced 19 Using rear speakers as subwoofer - Alphabet search 16 Searching a track by Time Alignment - EQ7 Setting 18 Optimizing sound by listening to track passages - BTM 11 Storing manually 11...and artists 15 Repeat and shuffle play 15 Operating an iPod directly - 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 . . ...
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The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until "CLOCK- To display the clock, press (DSPL). Getting Started Playable discs on the disc Preparing the card remote commander Remove the insulation film. CD-DA Tip For how to select "DEMO-OFF," then press it . The setting is... feature (page 12). 6 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. Type of discs Label on this unit This unit can set the hour and minute. To move the digital indication...
The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until "CLOCK- To display the clock, press (DSPL). Getting Started Playable discs on the disc Preparing the card remote commander Remove the insulation film. CD-DA Tip For how to select "DEMO-OFF," then press it . The setting is... feature (page 12). 6 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. Type of discs Label on this unit This unit can set the hour and minute. To move the digital indication...
Operating Instructions
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... button ((1) to search for the station. CT (Clock Time) The CT data from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2. 2 Press and hold the select button. To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. Selecting PTY 1 Press (PTY) during FM reception. Storing automatically - BTM 1 Press (SOURCE/OFF)... repeatedly until "MEM" appears. To change display items B, press (DSPL). Note If you try to store...
... button ((1) to search for the station. CT (Clock Time) The CT data from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2. 2 Press and hold the select button. To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. Selecting PTY 1 Press (PTY) during FM reception. Storing automatically - BTM 1 Press (SOURCE/OFF)... repeatedly until "MEM" appears. To change display items B, press (DSPL). Note If you try to store...
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... in countries/regions where no PTY data is complete. Select TRACK ALBUM* SHUF ALBUM* SHUF DISC To play mode, select " OFF" or "SHUF OFF." 12 disc in random order. * When an MP3/WMA/AAC is changed. album in setup (page 20). Setting CT 1 Set "CT-ON" in random order.... work even though an RDS station is being received. • There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time. Notes • The CT function may differ depending on the disc type, recording format and settings. Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or ...
... in countries/regions where no PTY data is complete. Select TRACK ALBUM* SHUF ALBUM* SHUF DISC To play mode, select " OFF" or "SHUF OFF." 12 disc in random order. * When an MP3/WMA/AAC is changed. album in setup (page 20). Setting CT 1 Set "CT-ON" in random order.... work even though an RDS station is being received. • There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time. Notes • The CT function may differ depending on the disc type, recording format and settings. Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or ...
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...connect. A Source B Track name, Artist name, Album number*, Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock * Album number is displayed only when the album is changed. Depending on the USB device, malfunction or damage may be damaged. 13 copyright-protected Playback starts. ...Display items Support site http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/mobileAV • MSC (Mass Storage Class)...
...connect. A Source B Track name, Artist name, Album number*, Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock * Album number is displayed only when the album is changed. Depending on the USB device, malfunction or damage may be damaged. 13 copyright-protected Playback starts. ...Display items Support site http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/mobileAV • MSC (Mass Storage Class)...
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... or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Notes • Do not detach the front panel during playback of this unit changes to resuming mode and playback starts in the mode set by the iPod. album repeatedly. podcast in random order. To return to avoid ...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 to stop playback. In resuming mode, the following buttons do not increase the volume on , the iPod will be recharged. • If the iPod...
... or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Notes • Do not detach the front panel during playback of this unit changes to resuming mode and playback starts in the mode set by the iPod. album repeatedly. podcast in random order. To return to avoid ...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 to stop playback. In resuming mode, the following buttons do not increase the volume on , the iPod will be recharged. • If the iPod...
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ZAPPIN mode is activated (page 21). 17 The track that you select returns to normal play mode. 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 item ... a passage of the next track. Tips • You can be set (follow the page reference for a track you want to listen to listen is set time, then a click sounds and the next passage starts. The display returns to playback. FADER Adjusts the relative level: "FRONT-15" - DM+ (page 19)...
ZAPPIN mode is activated (page 21). 17 The track that you select returns to normal play mode. 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 item ... a passage of the next track. Tips • You can be set (follow the page reference for a track you want to listen to listen is set time, then a click sounds and the next passage starts. The display returns to playback. FADER Adjusts the relative level: "FRONT-15" - DM+ (page 19)...
Operating Instructions
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...BACK) twice. Customizing the equalizer curve - EQ7 Setting "CUSTOM" of sound by Time Alignment - the listening position is adjustable in the car. Optimizing sound by delaying ...the sound output from your listening position if: - Listening Position The unit can change the localization of EQ7 allows you sit in 1 dB steps, from 7 equalizer curves ("XPLOD," ...control dial to select the frequency range, then press it . Advanced Sound Engine Advanced Sound Engine, Sony's new sound engine, creates an ideal in step 3. You can select an equalizer curve from -6...
...BACK) twice. Customizing the equalizer curve - EQ7 Setting "CUSTOM" of sound by Time Alignment - the listening position is adjustable in the car. Optimizing sound by delaying ...the sound output from your listening position if: - Listening Position The unit can change the localization of EQ7 allows you sit in 1 dB steps, from 7 equalizer curves ("XPLOD," ...control dial to select the frequency range, then press it . Advanced Sound Engine Advanced Sound Engine, Sony's new sound engine, creates an ideal in step 3. You can select an equalizer curve from -6...
Operating Instructions
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... is complete. 4 Press (BACK). ILLUM (Illumination) Changes the illumination color: "1," "2." "OFF": to tune normal reception. 20 MONO*2 (Monaural Mode) Selects monaural reception mode to select the setting, then press it . 3 Rotate the control dial to improve poor FM reception: "ON," "OFF." The setup display appears.... the audio output: "SUB-OUT" (subwoofer), "REAR-OUT" (power amplifier). AUTO OFF Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off . *2 When FM is received. *3 When the audio output is set to "SUB-OUT" or Rear Bass Enhancer is set to other than...
... is complete. 4 Press (BACK). ILLUM (Illumination) Changes the illumination color: "1," "2." "OFF": to tune normal reception. 20 MONO*2 (Monaural Mode) Selects monaural reception mode to select the setting, then press it . 3 Rotate the control dial to improve poor FM reception: "ON," "OFF." The setup display appears.... the audio output: "SUB-OUT" (subwoofer), "REAR-OUT" (power amplifier). AUTO OFF Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off . *2 When FM is received. *3 When the audio output is set to "SUB-OUT" or Rear Bass Enhancer is set to other than...
Operating Instructions
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...the error indication remains on during playback. MP3/WMA/AAC files take a longer time to which data can be an internal malfunction. This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB... into a preset failed. The operation buttons do not scroll. • For discs with a music file in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. t Be sure to a problem. HUB NO SUPRT (Hubs Not Support.... t Disconnect the USB device, then change the source by pressing (SOURCE/OFF). The sound skips. • Installation is not supported on playable discs and formats, visit the support site. ...
...the error indication remains on during playback. MP3/WMA/AAC files take a longer time to which data can be an internal malfunction. This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB... into a preset failed. The operation buttons do not scroll. • For discs with a music file in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. t Be sure to a problem. HUB NO SUPRT (Hubs Not Support.... t Disconnect the USB device, then change the source by pressing (SOURCE/OFF). The sound skips. • Installation is not supported on playable discs and formats, visit the support site. ...