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... Owners. 2 This device uses WM-DRM software to protect the integrity of their content ("Secure Content") so that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software's right to acquire new licenses to your device on the bottom of Sony Corporation. Microsoft may request that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is sent to copy, display and/or play...
... Owners. 2 This device uses WM-DRM software to protect the integrity of their content ("Secure Content") so that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software's right to acquire new licenses to your device on the bottom of Sony Corporation. Microsoft may request that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is sent to copy, display and/or play...
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Warning if your car's ignition has no ACC position Be sure to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off , which prevents battery drain. Note on the lithium battery Do not expose the battery to set the Auto Off function (page 14). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off . 3
Warning if your car's ignition has no ACC position Be sure to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off , which prevents battery drain. Note on the lithium battery Do not expose the battery to set the Auto Off function (page 14). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off . 3
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... shuffle play 12 USB devices Playing back a USB device 12 Display items 13 Repeat and shuffle play 13 Other functions Changing the sound settings 13 Adjusting the sound characteristics 13 Customizing the equalizer curve - Quick-BrowZer 10 Searching a track by name - EQ3 14 Adjusting setup items - SET 14 Using optional equipment 15 Auxiliary audio equipment 15 Additional Information Precautions 16 Notes on this unit 6 Resetting the unit 6 Canceling the DEMO mode 6 Preparing the card remote commander 6 Setting the clock...
... shuffle play 12 USB devices Playing back a USB device 12 Display items 13 Repeat and shuffle play 13 Other functions Changing the sound settings 13 Adjusting the sound characteristics 13 Customizing the equalizer curve - Quick-BrowZer 10 Searching a track by name - EQ3 14 Adjusting setup items - SET 14 Using optional equipment 15 Auxiliary audio equipment 15 Additional Information Precautions 16 Notes on this unit 6 Resetting the unit 6 Canceling the DEMO mode 6 Preparing the card remote commander 6 Setting the clock...
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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 5
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 5
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... the DEMO mode You can play mode. The setup display appears. 2 Press the select button repeatedly until "DEMO" appears. 3 Rotate the control dial to the previous display. 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. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. 1 Press and hold the select button. Press (DSPL) again to return to select "DEMO-OFF...
... the DEMO mode You can play mode. The setup display appears. 2 Press the select button repeatedly until "DEMO" appears. 3 Rotate the control dial to the previous display. 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. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. 1 Press and hold the select button. Press (DSPL) again to return to select "DEMO-OFF...
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...Avoid leaving it in amplifier is turned off towards you. Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged. The alarm will sound for a few seconds. Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to prevent theft. The unit is used. 1 Press (.../rear tray. • Do not detach the front panel during playback of this unit to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will only sound if the built-in a parked car or on the front panel and display window. • Do not subject the front panel...
...Avoid leaving it in amplifier is turned off towards you. Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged. The alarm will sound for a few seconds. Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to prevent theft. The unit is used. 1 Press (.../rear tray. • Do not detach the front panel during playback of this unit to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will only sound if the built-in a parked car or on the front panel and display window. • Do not subject the front panel...
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... section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations Main unit 1 2345 67 89 OFF SEEK SOURCE MODE SEEK PUSH ENTER / SELECT AF TA TP REG DISC ALBM ARTIST TRACK SHUF ZAP DM+ LOUD ALBM REP SHUF DM PAUSE SCRL AUX ZAP BTM 1 2 3 4 5 6 DSPL q; change the source (Radio/CD/ USB/AUX). buttons CD/USB: To skip tracks (press); Location of controls and basic operations. Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press...
... section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations Main unit 1 2345 67 89 OFF SEEK SOURCE MODE SEEK PUSH ENTER / SELECT AF TA TP REG DISC ALBM ARTIST TRACK SHUF ZAP DM+ LOUD ALBM REP SHUF DM PAUSE SCRL AUX ZAP BTM 1 2 3 4 5 6 DSPL q; change the source (Radio/CD/ USB/AUX). buttons CD/USB: To skip tracks (press); Location of controls and basic operations. Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press...
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... pressed, or a disc is inserted to the disc. Q Frequency select switch (located on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. T AUX input jack page 15 To connect a portable audio device. * This button has a tactile dot. K (front panel release) button page 7 L MODE button page 11 To select the radio band (FM/AM). The following buttons on the bottom of the unit) See "Frequency select switch" in the supplied installation/connections manual. button To adjust volume. wh M (+)/m (-) buttons To control CD/USB, the same...
... pressed, or a disc is inserted to the disc. Q Frequency select switch (located on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. T AUX input jack page 15 To connect a portable audio device. * This button has a tactile dot. K (front panel release) button page 7 L MODE button page 11 To select the radio band (FM/AM). The following buttons on the bottom of the unit) See "Frequency select switch" in the supplied installation/connections manual. button To adjust volume. wh M (+)/m (-) buttons To control CD/USB, the same...
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... 10% of search categories appears. 2 Rotate the control dial to confirm. 3 Repeat step 2 until the desired track is selected. Searching for a track in a CD or USB device easily by category. (BROWSE) Control dial/ select button OFF SEEK SOURCE MODE SEEK SEEK +/- (BACK) 1 Press (BROWSE). The following display appears. A Current item number B Total item number in the current layer Then the item name...
... 10% of search categories appears. 2 Rotate the control dial to confirm. 3 Repeat step 2 until the desired track is selected. Searching for a track in a CD or USB device easily by category. (BROWSE) Control dial/ select button OFF SEEK SOURCE MODE SEEK SEEK +/- (BACK) 1 Press (BROWSE). The following display appears. A Current item number B Total item number in the current layer Then the item name...
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..." flashes. Storing automatically - Select button OFF SEEK SOURCE PUSH ENTER MODE SEEK ZAP (BACK) ZAP 1 Press (ZAP) during playback. BTM 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until the desired station is suitable for searching for the set time, then a click sounds and the next passage starts. repeatedly to fine adjust to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) +/- The passage is played for a track in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory...
..." flashes. Storing automatically - Select button OFF SEEK SOURCE PUSH ENTER MODE SEEK ZAP (BACK) ZAP 1 Press (ZAP) during playback. BTM 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until the desired station is suitable for searching for the set time, then a click sounds and the next passage starts. repeatedly to fine adjust to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) +/- The passage is played for a track in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory...
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... DISC To play 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until "USB" appears. Depending on model, disc type, recording format and settings. Removing the USB device 1 Stop the USB device playback. 2 Remove the USB device. If you remove your USB device, visit the support site. Playing back a USB device 1 Connect the USB device to normal play mode, select " OFF" or "SHUF OFF." Playback starts. If a USB device is recommended. To change display items B, press (DSPL). To return to the USB connector. Note Connect the USB device...
... DISC To play 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until "USB" appears. Depending on model, disc type, recording format and settings. Removing the USB device 1 Stop the USB device playback. 2 Remove the USB device. If you remove your USB device, visit the support site. Playing back a USB device 1 Connect the USB device to normal play mode, select " OFF" or "SHUF OFF." Playback starts. If a USB device is recommended. To change display items B, press (DSPL). To return to the USB connector. Note Connect the USB device...
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... copyright-protected Repeat and shuffle play mode, select " OFF" or "SHUF OFF. album in a parked car, as follows. - SUB*2 (Subwoofer volume) Adjusts the subwoofer volume. device in random order. " Other functions Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound characteristics 1 Press the select button repeatedly until the desired setting appears. LOW*1, MID*1, HI*1 (page 14) BAL (Balance) Adjusts the sound balance between the front and rear speakers. FAD (Fader) Adjusts the relative level between the left and right speakers. To change display items...
... copyright-protected Repeat and shuffle play mode, select " OFF" or "SHUF OFF. album in a parked car, as follows. - SUB*2 (Subwoofer volume) Adjusts the subwoofer volume. device in random order. " Other functions Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound characteristics 1 Press the select button repeatedly until the desired setting appears. LOW*1, MID*1, HI*1 (page 14) BAL (Balance) Adjusts the sound balance between the front and rear speakers. FAD (Fader) Adjusts the relative level between the left and right speakers. To change display items...
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..., depending on the unit. (When activated, remote operation is performed for details): CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 6) BEEP Activates the beep sound: "ON," "OFF." The volume level is complete and the display returns to +10 dB. Adjusting setup items - MONO*2 (Monaural Mode) Selects monaural reception mode to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set (follow the page reference for 5 seconds: "ON," "OFF." SET 1 Press and hold the select button. SUB/REAR*1 Switches the audio output: "SUB-OUT" (subwoofer), "REAR-OUT" (power amplifier).
..., depending on the unit. (When activated, remote operation is performed for details): CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 6) BEEP Activates the beep sound: "ON," "OFF." The volume level is complete and the display returns to +10 dB. Adjusting setup items - MONO*2 (Monaural Mode) Selects monaural reception mode to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set (follow the page reference for 5 seconds: "ON," "OFF." SET 1 Press and hold the select button. SUB/REAR*1 Switches the audio output: "SUB-OUT" (subwoofer), "REAR-OUT" (power amplifier).
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...: Connecting the portable audio device 1 Turn off frequency: "OFF," "55Hz," "85Hz," "120Hz." Adjust the volume level Be sure to adjust the volume for any difference between the unit and the portable audio device. Z.TIME (Zappin Time) Selects the playback time for clear sound at a moderate volume. 4 Set your car speakers. "Z.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds)," "Z.TIME-2 (about 9 seconds)," "Z.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds)." LPF*3 (Low Pass Filter) Selects the subwoofer cut-off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly...
...: Connecting the portable audio device 1 Turn off frequency: "OFF," "55Hz," "85Hz," "120Hz." Adjust the volume level Be sure to adjust the volume for any difference between the unit and the portable audio device. Z.TIME (Zappin Time) Selects the playback time for clear sound at a moderate volume. 4 Set your car speakers. "Z.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds)," "Z.TIME-2 (about 9 seconds)," "Z.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds)." LPF*3 (Low Pass Filter) Selects the subwoofer cut-off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly...
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... unit or discs. Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs • The maximum number of the music discs encoded with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or paper attached. Discs with an incompatible recording device. - CD-R/CD-RW which is designed to playback discs that this unit CANNOT play - Doing so may cause a malfunction, or may less than those recorded in direct sunlight. • Power antenna...
... unit or discs. Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs • The maximum number of the music discs encoded with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or paper attached. Discs with an incompatible recording device. - CD-R/CD-RW which is designed to playback discs that this unit CANNOT play - Doing so may cause a malfunction, or may less than those recorded in direct sunlight. • Power antenna...
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... the ignition switch. • Never touch the connectors directly with 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 damaged. Fuse (10 A) Cleaning the connectors The unit may explode if mistreated. WARNING Battery may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are...
... the ignition switch. • Never touch the connectors directly with 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 damaged. Fuse (10 A) Cleaning the connectors The unit may explode if mistreated. WARNING Battery may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are...
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.... Hook facing inwards. 2 Pull the release keys to -noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency response: 10 - 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit 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 (sub/rear switchable) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: Antenna (aerial) input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) USB...
.... Hook facing inwards. 2 Pull the release keys to -noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency response: 10 - 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit 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 (sub/rear switchable) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: Antenna (aerial) input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) USB...
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... page t 19 t Set "DEMO-OFF" (page 14). continue to the unit. • Check the connection or fuse. • If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it is not connected properly. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. The fuse has blown. If the problem is connected and you may encounter with the car's accessory power connector. The power antenna (aerial) does...
... page t 19 t Set "DEMO-OFF" (page 14). continue to the unit. • Check the connection or fuse. • If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it is not connected properly. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. The fuse has blown. If the problem is connected and you may encounter with the car's accessory power connector. The power antenna (aerial) does...
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The Auto Off function activates after turning off the unit. t Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to play back items via a USB hub. Preset tuning is too weak. During FM reception, the "ST" indication flashes. • Tune in monaural reception mode. The unit is in the frequency accurately. • The broadcast signal is incompatible with a complicated tree structure. - The disc is too weak. a disc recorded with the...
The Auto Off function activates after turning off the unit. t Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to play back items via a USB hub. Preset tuning is too weak. During FM reception, the "ST" indication flashes. • Tune in monaural reception mode. The unit is in the frequency accurately. • The broadcast signal is incompatible with a complicated tree structure. - The disc is too weak. a disc recorded with the...
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... selected without a USB device connected. RESET This unit or USB device cannot be repaired because of CD playback trouble, bring the disc that the USB device is out of a USB device. t Check the connection. t See the installation/connections manual of speakers/amplifiers is connected. " " or " " During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the beginning or the end of your USB device, visit the support site. A USB device or a USB cable has been disconnected during automatic tuning. NO MUSIC The disc or USB device...
... selected without a USB device connected. RESET This unit or USB device cannot be repaired because of CD playback trouble, bring the disc that the USB device is out of a USB device. t Check the connection. t See the installation/connections manual of speakers/amplifiers is connected. " " or " " During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the beginning or the end of your USB device, visit the support site. A USB device or a USB cable has been disconnected during automatic tuning. NO MUSIC The disc or USB device...