Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... the time periods and as fuses or batteries). Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty, Sony will supply new or refurbished replacement parts in exchange for parts determined to this product against defects in Japan Parts: For a period of one (1) year from your responsibility to commercial use ; It is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from...
... the time periods and as fuses or batteries). Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this Limited Warranty, Sony will supply new or refurbished replacement parts in exchange for parts determined to this product against defects in Japan Parts: For a period of one (1) year from your responsibility to commercial use ; It is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from...
Owners manual
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... that to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the disc CD-DA MP3 WMA ATRAC CD • Radio reception BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects strong signal stations and stores them. • Sound adjustment-X-DSP Sony's new sound engine creates an ideal in accordance with the music. • Optional unit operation You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also...
... that to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the disc CD-DA MP3 WMA ATRAC CD • Radio reception BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects strong signal stations and stores them. • Sound adjustment-X-DSP Sony's new sound engine creates an ideal in accordance with the music. • Optional unit operation You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also...
Owners manual
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... in the unit 5 Ejecting the disc 5 Adjusting the angle of the front panel 5 Location of Sony Corporation. SOUND 11 Optimizing your best sound - Balance/Fader/Sub Woofer 14 Adjusting menu items - Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks of controls and basic operations Main unit 6 Card remote commander RM-X152 6 CD Display items 8 Repeat and shuffle play 8 Radio Storing and receiving stations 8 Storing automatically - and XM Satellite Radio Inc. Sound MENU . . . 11 HDEQ Tuning 11 DSO...
... in the unit 5 Ejecting the disc 5 Adjusting the angle of the front panel 5 Location of Sony Corporation. SOUND 11 Optimizing your best sound - Balance/Fader/Sub Woofer 14 Adjusting menu items - Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks of controls and basic operations Main unit 6 Card remote commander RM-X152 6 CD Display items 8 Repeat and shuffle play 8 Radio Storing and receiving stations 8 Storing automatically - and XM Satellite Radio Inc. Sound MENU . . . 11 HDEQ Tuning 11 DSO...
Owners manual
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...). Getting Started Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. Custom memory of HDEQ, DSO 3D and Intelligent Time Alignment (I-TA) will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12...
...). Getting Started Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. Custom memory of HDEQ, DSO 3D and Intelligent Time Alignment (I-TA) will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12...
Owners manual
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... buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit. A MODE button 8, 15 To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the unit*1. B OFF button To power off/stop the source. D Display window E Disc slot 5 To insert the disc. C VOL (volume) control dial/SOUND button 14 To adjust volume (rotate); complete a setting (press). G MENU button To enter menu. F SEEK control dial/ENTER button To select items (rotate); Radio: To tune in stations: press (ENTER) repeatedly to select "SEEK," "MANUAL," or "PRESET...
... buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit. A MODE button 8, 15 To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the unit*1. B OFF button To power off/stop the source. D Display window E Disc slot 5 To insert the disc. C VOL (volume) control dial/SOUND button 14 To adjust volume (rotate); complete a setting (press). G MENU button To enter menu. F SEEK control dial/ENTER button To select items (rotate); Radio: To tune in stations: press (ENTER) repeatedly to select "SEEK," "MANUAL," or "PRESET...
Owners manual
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...L RESET button 4 M DSPL (display) button 8 To change the source (Radio/CD/ MD*2/AUX/SAT*3). qj qh ENTER button To complete a setting. store stations (press and hold ). Movie mode 1-3 t Spectrum analyzer mode 1-5 t Space Producer mode t Wall paper mode 1-3 t normal play/reception mode The following buttons on /change display items. N Receptor To receive signals from the unit. I (front panel release) button 4 J SOURCE button To power on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the card remote commander. H Z (eject)/ANGLE button 5 To eject the disc/slide...
...L RESET button 4 M DSPL (display) button 8 To change the source (Radio/CD/ MD*2/AUX/SAT*3). qj qh ENTER button To complete a setting. store stations (press and hold ). Movie mode 1-3 t Spectrum analyzer mode 1-5 t Space Producer mode t Wall paper mode 1-3 t normal play/reception mode The following buttons on /change display items. N Receptor To receive signals from the unit. I (front panel release) button 4 J SOURCE button To power on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the card remote commander. H Z (eject)/ANGLE button 5 To eject the disc/slide...
Owners manual
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... "RECEIVE MODE," then press (ENTER). 4 Rotate the SEEK control dial until "TUNER" appears. Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. Storing manually 1 While receiving the station that you select the normal play mode, select "Repeat off" or "Shuffle off." 8 Radio Storing and receiving stations Caution When tuning in...
... "RECEIVE MODE," then press (ENTER). 4 Rotate the SEEK control dial until "TUNER" appears. Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. Storing manually 1 While receiving the station that you select the normal play mode, select "Repeat off" or "Shuffle off." 8 Radio Storing and receiving stations Caution When tuning in...
Owners manual
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... other a more precise adjustment for customizing more precise adjustment, see "Selecting to , press (ENTER) repeatedly until "MANUAL" appears, then rotate the SEEK control dial until the desired station is achieved using four channels, consisting of the station you to adapt the music to your favorite taste. SOUND" (page 11). Notes • X-DSP sound is received. Rear Drive Enhances rear speaker sound. Flat No effect Tip See "HDEQ Tuning" (page 11...
... other a more precise adjustment for customizing more precise adjustment, see "Selecting to , press (ENTER) repeatedly until "MANUAL" appears, then rotate the SEEK control dial until the desired station is achieved using four channels, consisting of the station you to adapt the music to your favorite taste. SOUND" (page 11). Notes • X-DSP sound is received. Rear Drive Enhances rear speaker sound. Flat No effect Tip See "HDEQ Tuning" (page 11...
Owners manual
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... and I -TA t Balance t Fader t Sub Woofer 2 Rotate the volume control dial to 16 kHz in various ways, selecting the preset of HDEQ, DSO 3D and I -TA precisely. The items change as "Custom1" t "Custom1 ." 4 Select the speaker to adjust. 5 Adjust the equalizer curve to your taste. 1 Press (ENTER) to select the frequency you wish to reset the default setting (flat). HDEQ Tuning The equalizer curve is also adjustable. learn the...
... and I -TA t Balance t Fader t Sub Woofer 2 Rotate the volume control dial to 16 kHz in various ways, selecting the preset of HDEQ, DSO 3D and I -TA precisely. The items change as "Custom1" t "Custom1 ." 4 Select the speaker to adjust. 5 Adjust the equalizer curve to your taste. 1 Press (ENTER) to select the frequency you wish to reset the default setting (flat). HDEQ Tuning The equalizer curve is also adjustable. learn the...
Owners manual
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... saving, e.g., "Custom1 ." 6 Repeat steps 3 to reset the default setting (off). Tip Select "Reset" in ) steps. 5 Confirm your taste. Pro mode This mode is saved in step 6, the adjustment will not be adjusted, then a pencil icon will need to input these distances for sound to reach the listener from the car speaker. On the card remote commander, pressing M or m changes in 2 cm (13/16 in) and...
... saving, e.g., "Custom1 ." 6 Repeat steps 3 to reset the default setting (off). Tip Select "Reset" in ) steps. 5 Confirm your taste. Pro mode This mode is saved in step 6, the adjustment will not be adjusted, then a pencil icon will need to input these distances for sound to reach the listener from the car speaker. On the card remote commander, pressing M or m changes in 2 cm (13/16 in) and...
Owners manual
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... specific points within the car, making extensive use of the right speaker, and vice versa. For example, to listen to sound in the left front seat, adjust the distance value of sound* in the listening position at front left and right speakers based on the preset equalizer curve (Refined Vocal). 3 Return the FADER setting to the center, then adjust the balance between your chosen music...
... specific points within the car, making extensive use of the right speaker, and vice versa. For example, to listen to sound in the left front seat, adjust the distance value of sound* in the listening position at front left and right speakers based on the preset equalizer curve (Refined Vocal). 3 Return the FADER setting to the center, then adjust the balance between your chosen music...
Owners manual
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... (MENU). Information (Display Information) To display the items (depending on " (z) or "off ": to step repeatedly through the display images of the steering column. - AUX-Audio*1 To turn lights on the right side of Movie mode. - Balance/Fader/ Sub Woofer You can adjust the balance, fader and subwoofer volume. 1 Select a source, then press (SOUND) repeatedly to not display any items. - "All" (z): to not change the brightness of (ENTER). Other functions Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound...
... (MENU). Information (Display Information) To display the items (depending on " (z) or "off ": to step repeatedly through the display images of the steering column. - AUX-Audio*1 To turn lights on the right side of Movie mode. - Balance/Fader/ Sub Woofer You can adjust the balance, fader and subwoofer volume. 1 Select a source, then press (SOUND) repeatedly to not display any items. - "All" (z): to not change the brightness of (ENTER). Other functions Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound...
Owners manual
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... become monaural while in stereo. - "Auto" (z): to narrow automatically the reception frequency to not reinforce bass and treble. "on ": to hear stereo broadcast in the stereo reception mode. LIST When the radio or CD/MD changer is used, the station frequency, or CD/MD number/track name is displayed. *1 When the unit is turned off " (z): to adjust the volume level between sources (page 16). To skip album album continuously discs discs continuously Press M or m. "off...
... become monaural while in stereo. - "Auto" (z): to narrow automatically the reception frequency to not reinforce bass and treble. "on ": to hear stereo broadcast in the stereo reception mode. LIST When the radio or CD/MD changer is used, the station frequency, or CD/MD number/track name is displayed. *1 When the unit is turned off " (z): to adjust the volume level between sources (page 16). To skip album album continuously discs discs continuously Press M or m. "off...
Owners manual
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... to a disc, the name appears on the unit. 5 Adjust the volume level, following "Adjusting menu items-MENU" (page 14). The display returns to adjust the volume for each connected audio device before playback. 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "AUX" appears. 3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume. 4 Set your car speakers. Adjust the volume level Be sure to normal play mode, select "Repeat off" or "Shuffle off." To return to BUS CONTROL IN, "AUX" cannot...
... to a disc, the name appears on the unit. 5 Adjust the volume level, following "Adjusting menu items-MENU" (page 14). The display returns to adjust the volume for each connected audio device before playback. 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "AUX" appears. 3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume. 4 Set your car speakers. Adjust the volume level Be sure to normal play mode, select "Repeat off" or "Shuffle off." To return to BUS CONTROL IN, "AUX" cannot...
Owners manual
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... sound quality Be careful not to next page t 17 Changing the operative direction The operative direction of the controls is operating. Location of controls The corresponding buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as shown below. Notes on discs • To keep a disc clean, do so may result from the unit. • PRESET/DISC control To control radio/CD, the same as M or m on card remote commander (push in ) CDs. Do not use...
... sound quality Be careful not to next page t 17 Changing the operative direction The operative direction of the controls is operating. Location of controls The corresponding buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as shown below. Notes on discs • To keep a disc clean, do so may result from the unit. • PRESET/DISC control To control radio/CD, the same as M or m on card remote commander (push in ) CDs. Do not use...
Owners manual
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... use .) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the front panel 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 other battery may be an internal malfunction. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of children. Fuse replacement When replacing...
... use .) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the front panel 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 other battery may be an internal malfunction. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of children. Fuse replacement When replacing...
Owners manual
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...ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) General Outputs: Audio outputs terminal (front/rear) Subwoofer output terminal (mono) Power antenna relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: Telephone ATT control terminal Illumination control terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input/AUX IN terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna input terminal Loudness: +8 dB at 100 Hz 0 dB at 10 kHz Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative ground) Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 188 mm (7 1/8 × 2 × 7 1/8 in) (w/h/d) Mounting dimensions...
...ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) General Outputs: Audio outputs terminal (front/rear) Subwoofer output terminal (mono) Power antenna relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: Telephone ATT control terminal Illumination control terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input/AUX IN terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna input terminal Loudness: +8 dB at 100 Hz 0 dB at 10 kHz Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative ground) Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 188 mm (7 1/8 × 2 × 7 1/8 in) (w/h/d) Mounting dimensions...
Owners manual
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... played back. The power antenna does not extend. No beep sound. • The beep sound is canceled (page 14). • An optional power amplifier is connected and you press and hold (OFF) on the type of car interior or type of the memory have a relay box. Stored stations and correct time are not using the built-in amplifier. The fuse has blown. t To display selected image only, set "Dimmer...
... played back. The power antenna does not extend. No beep sound. • The beep sound is canceled (page 14). • An optional power amplifier is connected and you press and hold (OFF) on the type of car interior or type of the memory have a relay box. Stored stations and correct time are not using the built-in amplifier. The fuse has blown. t To display selected image only, set "Dimmer...
Owners manual
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... an MD unit. Radio reception The stations cannot be an internal malfunction. The sound is too weak. Preset tuning is not possible. • Store the correct frequency in stereo is incorrect. An FM programme broadcast in the memory. • The broadcast signal is hampered by the unit. t Insert another disc. Failure The connection of the car antenna. • The auto antenna will not eject. Load The changer is...
... an MD unit. Radio reception The stations cannot be an internal malfunction. The sound is too weak. Preset tuning is not possible. • Store the correct frequency in stereo is incorrect. An FM programme broadcast in the memory. • The broadcast signal is hampered by the unit. t Insert another disc. Failure The connection of the car antenna. • The auto antenna will not eject. Load The changer is...
Marketing Specifications
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... S/N Ratio "Aux Lite" Auxiliary Input ATRAC3™ plus/Connect™ Ready F/R/Sub 4-Volt Preouts w/HPF & LPF Sat Radio Ready Supplied wireless card remote (RMX152) 52W x 4 High Power X-DSP with Digital Time Alignment Full-Motion FL Display BBE MP, DSO-3D, EQ13 Specifications General Disc Capacity: Stereo Separation (dB)- 85 Audio Impedance: 220 ohm Tuner Type: AM Usable Sensitivity (uV)- 30 Power Power Consumption (in Operation): 52W x 4 (4 Ohms) Output Power: Ad...
... S/N Ratio "Aux Lite" Auxiliary Input ATRAC3™ plus/Connect™ Ready F/R/Sub 4-Volt Preouts w/HPF & LPF Sat Radio Ready Supplied wireless card remote (RMX152) 52W x 4 High Power X-DSP with Digital Time Alignment Full-Motion FL Display BBE MP, DSO-3D, EQ13 Specifications General Disc Capacity: Stereo Separation (dB)- 85 Audio Impedance: 220 ohm Tuner Type: AM Usable Sensitivity (uV)- 30 Power Power Consumption (in Operation): 52W x 4 (4 Ohms) Output Power: Ad...