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FM/AM Compact Disc Player
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Owners Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CDX-M630 Serial No. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. En ce qui concerne linstallation et les connexions, consulter le manuel dinstallation/raccordement fourni. Para obtener informacin sobre la instalacin y las conexiones, consulte el manual de instalacin/conexiones suministrado.

CDX-M630

2002 Sony Corporation

Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You 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-X117 Optional controller accessory Rotary commander RM-X4S
*1 This unit works with Sony products only. *2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names. This information is recorded on the disc.
The XM Ready logo indicates that this product will control a Sony XM tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the XM tuner module. For instructions on XM tuner operation, please refer to the XM tuner modules included instruction manual.
CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Table of Contents

Location of controls. 4 Precautions. 6 Notes on discs. 7

Other Functions

Using the rotary commander. Adjusting the sound characteristics. Quickly attenuating the sound. Changing the sound and display settings Menu. Setting the equalizer (EQ7). Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO). Selecting the spectrum analyzer (SA). Connecting auxiliary audio equipment. 26

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. 8 Setting the clock. 8
CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)
Playing a disc. 9 Display items. 10 Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play. 10 Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play. 11 Labeling a CD Disc Memo*. 11 Locating a disc by name List-up*. 12
* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit

Additional Information

Maintenance. Removing the unit. Specifications. Troubleshooting. Error displays/Messages.
Storing stations automatically Best Tuning Memory (BTM). 13 Receiving the stored stations. 13 Storing only the desired stations. 14 Storing station names Station Memo. 14 Tuning in a station through a list List-up. 15

Location of controls

Card remote commander RM-X117

OPEN/CLOSE

REP SHUF
(DISC) (M): to select upwards

DISC +

(SEEK) (<): to select leftwards

SOURCE

(SEEK) (,): to select rightwards
(DISC) (m): to select downwards In menu mode, the currently selectable button(s) of these four are indicated with a v in the display. Note If the unit is turned off by pressing (OFF) for 2 seconds, the unit cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first. Tip Refer to Replacing the lithium battery for details on how to replace the batteries (page 22).

SOUN D

R ENTE
Refer to the pages listed for details. a DSPL (display mode change) button b Number buttons (1) REP 10 (2) SHUF 11 To store stations/receive stored stations. c DSO button 20 d MENU button To display the menus. e SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD*1/ AUX*2) button To select the source. f SEEK (</,) buttons To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track/ tune in stations automatically, find a station manually/select a setting. g SOUND button 17 h OFF (Stop/Power off) button 9 i VOL (+/) buttons To turn up or down the volume. j OPEN/CLOSE button 9, 23 k EQ7 button 19 l MODE button To change the operation. m LIST button 12, 14 n DISC (M/m) buttons To receive preset stations/change the disc*3, skip albums*4/select a menu. o ENTER button To enter a setting. p ATT button 18
*1 When an optional MD unit is connected. *2 Available only when an optional Sony portable device is connected to BUS AUDIO IN of the unit. You cannot connect any optional CD/MD units at the same time. *3 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected. *4 Available only when an optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played.

Main display side

Operation side
The buttons on the unit share the same functions as those on the card remote commander. a b c d e f g h i j OPEN button 8, 9, 23 Main display window qa RESET button 8 qd Receptor for the card remote commander OFF (Stop/Power off) button* SCRL (scroll) button DSPL (display mode change) button Sub display window SEEK/AMS (.m/M>) button MENU button

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LIST button CLOSE (front panel close) button 9 SOURCE button MODE button VOL (/+) button DSO button EQ7 button SOUND button DISC (+/) buttons ENTER button Z (eject) button 9

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* Warning when installing in a car without an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch After turning off the ignition, be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off the clock display.

Precautions

If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. Power antenna will extend automatically while the unit is operating.
Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.

Caution

While driving, do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature or any other functions which may divert your attention from the road. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or discs.

Notes on discs

To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface. Handle the disc by its edge. Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use. Do not subject the discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in parked cars or on dashboards/rear trays.
Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs
You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CDRWs (rewritable CDs) designed for audio use on this unit. Look for these marks to distinguish CD-Rs/ CD-RWs for audio use.
Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.
These marks denote that a disc is not for audio use.
Do not use any discs with labels or stickers attached. The following malfunctions may result from using such discs: Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism). Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g., playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat shrinking 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 do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs. You cannot play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs.
Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this unit. You cannot play a CD-R/a CD-RW that is not finalized*.
* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW disc to be played on the audio CD player.

Resetting the unit

Press (OPEN/CLOSE) or (OPEN) on the unit and insert the disc (labeled side up). Playback starts automatically.
Press (OPEN/CLOSE) or (CLOSE) on the unit to close the front panel.
If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until CD appears to start playback.

To Press

Stop playback Eject the disc Skip tracks Automatic Music Sensor Fast-forward/ reverse Manual Search
(OFF) (OPEN/CLOSE) or (OPEN) then Z on the unit (SEEK) (</,) [once for each track] (SEEK) (</,) [hold to desired point]
Notes While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if < or , is pressed, playback skips to the last/first track of the disc. When the last track on the disc is over, playback restarts from the first track of the disc.

Display items

When the disc/album/track changes, any prerecorded title*1 of the new disc/album/track is automatically displayed (if the Auto Scroll function is set to on, names exceeding 12 characters will be scrolled (page 18)). MDLP display*2 LP2: LP2 playback LP4: LP4 playback Displayable items Music source Clock
Playing tracks repeatedly

Repeat Play

The disc in the main unit will repeat a track, the entire album, or the entire disc when it reaches the end. For repeat play, you can select: REP-Track to repeat a track. REP-Album*1 to repeat an album. REP-Disc*2 to repeat a disc.
*1 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *2 Available only when one or more optional CD/MD units are connected.
Displayable items Disc name*3*4/ artist name*5 Album name*1*6 Track name*1 ID3 tag*1*6
During playback, press (1) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display. Repeat Play starts. To return to normal play mode, select REP-off.
Displayable items Disc number Album number*6

Track number

Elapsed playing time

Switch display item

(DSPL)
Scroll display item (SCRL) on the unit
*1 When pressing (DSPL), NO Disc Name, NO Album Name, or NO Track Name indicates that there is no disc name, album name, or track name and NO ID3 Tag indicates that there is no ID3 tag. *2 Available only when an optional MD unit with the MDLP function is connected, and an MDLP disc is played. *3 When pressing (DSPL), NO Disc Name or NO Track Name indicates that there is no Disc Memo (page 11) or prerecorded name to display. *4 If the disc has been labeled by this unit using the CUSTOM FILE function, Disc Memo is displayed preferentially. *5 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name. *6 Available only when an MP3 file is played. Notes Some characters cannot be displayed. Characters and signs which cannot be displayed appear as *. For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very many characters, information may not scroll. This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of a CD TEXT disc or an album. Tip When A.Scrl (Auto Scroll) is set to off, and the disc/ track/album is changed, the disc/track/album name or ID3 tag does not scroll.

You can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names*1 or for CD TEXT discs*2.
*1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you assign a name for a CD (page 11) or an MD. *2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD TEXT function.

Viewing the Disc Memo

As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes priority over any original CD TEXT information.
Press (LIST). The name assigned to the current disc appears in the display.
(DSPL) during CD/CD TEXT disc playback
Tip To find out about other items that can be displayed, see page 10.
Press M or m repeatedly until you find the desired disc. Press (ENTER) to play the disc.

Erasing the Disc Memo

Note Some letters cannot be displayed (exception: the letters stored by Disc Memo).
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD unit storing the Disc Memo. Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until Name Delete appears. Press (ENTER). The stored names will appear. Press M or m repeatedly to select the disc name you want to erase. The stored names will appear. Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names. Press (MENU) twice. The unit returns to normal CD play mode.
Notes When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased, the original CD TEXT information is displayed. If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase, try selecting a different CD unit in step 2. If you have already erased all of the Disc Memo, the unit returns to normal CD play mode in step 4.
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).
Receiving the stored stations
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select TUNER. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on which the desired station is stored.
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
Storing stations automatically

Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals within the selected band, and stores them in the order of their frequency.
Tip Press M or m to receive the stations in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset Search function).
If preset tuning does not work

Press (SEEK) (<) or (SEEK) (,) to search for the station (automatic tuning). Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat until the desired station is received.
Tips If automatic tuning stops too frequently, turn on the Local Seek to limit seek to stations with stronger signals. See Changing the sound and display settings on page 18. If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold < or , to locate the approximate frequency, then press < or , repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select TUNER. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until BTM appears. Press (ENTER). A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes If only a few stations can be received due to weak signals, some number buttons will retain their former settings. When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.
If FM stereo reception is poor
Select monaural reception mode See Changing the sound and display settings on page 18. The sound improves, but becomes monaural (ST disappears).
Note If interference occurs, this unit will automatically narrow the reception frequency to eliminate noise (IF Auto function). In such cases, some FM stereo broadcasts may become monaural while in the stereo reception mode. Tips To always hear FM stereo broadcasts in stereo, you can change the IF Auto setting and widen the frequency signal reception. See Changing the sound and display settings on page 18. Note that some interference may occur in this setting. If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to off (page 20).
Storing only the desired stations
You can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen number button.

Storing station names

Station Memo
You can assign a name to each radio station and store it in memory. The name of the station currently tuned in appears in the display. You can assign a name using up to 8 characters for a station.
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select TUNER. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Press (SEEK) (<) or (SEEK) (,) to tune in the station that you want to store. Press the desired number button ((1) to (6)) for 2 seconds until MEM appears. The number button indication appears in the display.
Storing the station names
Tune in a station whose name you want to store. Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until Name Edit appears. Press (ENTER).
Note If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be erased.
A t B t C. t 0 t 1 t 2. t + t t *. t *2 t A

Push in and rotate the control to:
Receive preset stations. Change discs during CD (MD) playback*1.
During playback of a CD containing MP3 files*4 (DSPL) (OFF)
Push in and repeat rotating quickly to:
Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Change discs one by one.

Push in, then rotate and hold to:

Change albums.

*1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is connected. *2 Available only when an optional Sony portable device is connected to BUS AUDIO IN of the unit. You cannot connect any optional CD/MD units at the same time. *3 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for 2 seconds to turn off the clock indication after turning off the ignition. *4 Available only when optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function is connected.

(SOURCE)

Change source (radio/CD/MD*1/AUX*2)/ Power on Change operation (radio band/CD unit/MD*1 unit) Attenuate sound Stop playback or radio reception/Power off Adjust the sound menu Change the display item

(MODE)

(ATT) (OFF)*3 (SOUND) (DSPL)
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of controls is factory-set as shown below.

To increase

Adjusting the sound characteristics
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader, and subwoofer volume.

To decrease

If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.
Press (SOUND) repeatedly to select the desired item. Each time you press (SOUND), the item changes as follows:
BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume)
Adjust the level of a selected item by pressing < or ,. When adjusting with the rotary commander, press (SOUND) and rotate the VOL control.
Press (SOUND) for 2 seconds while pushing the VOL control.
Tip You can also change the operative direction of these controls with the unit (page 18).
After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.
Note Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.
Quickly attenuating the sound
(With the rotary commander or the card remote commander)
Press (ATT). ATT on appears in the display momentarily. To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again.
Tip When the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone ATT function).
Changing the sound and display settings
The following items can be set:

Set Up

Clock (page 8) Beep to turn the beeps on or off. AUX-A (page 21) to turn the AUX source display on or off. RM (Rotary Commander) to change the operative direction of the controls of the rotary commander. Select Normal to use the rotary commander at the factory-set position. Select Reverse when you mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column.

Display

D.Info (Dual Information) to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (on). SA (Spectrum Analyzer) (page 21) to change the display pattern of the sound signal level. DEMO (Demonstration) to turn the Demonstration mode on or off. Select on to activate DEMO display. Select off to deactivate the Demonstration mode. Dimmer to change the brightness of the display. Select Auto to dim the display only when you turn the lights on. Select on to dim the display. Select off to deactivate the Dimmer. Contrast to adjust the contrast if the indications on the display are not recognizable because of the units installation position. BlackOut to blacken the display, while the operation mode is on. Select on to black out the indications. The indications will disappear, but the unit will react if you press any button. Select off to brighten the display. A.Scroll (Auto Scroll) Select on to scroll all automatically displayed names exceeding 12 characters. When Auto scroll is set to off and the disc/ track/album is changed, the disc/track/album name or ID3 tag does not scroll.
HPF (High pass filter) to select the cut-off frequency to 78 Hz, 125 Hz, or off. LPF (Low pass filter) to select the cut-off frequency to 78 Hz, 125 Hz, or off. Loudness to enjoy bass and treble even at low volumes. The bass and treble will be reinforced. AUX Level (page 21) to adjust the volume level of connected auxiliary equipment.
Setting the equalizer (EQ7)
You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types (Xplod, Vocal, Club, Jazz, New Age, Rock, Custom), and off (equalizer off). You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for frequency and level. You can store the EQ7 setting for each source.
Selecting the equalizer curve

Play Mode

Local on/off (Local seek mode) (page 13) Select on to only tune into stations with stronger signals. Mono on/off (Monaural mode) (page 13) Select on to hear FM stereo broadcast in monaural. Select off to return to normal mode. IF Auto/Wide (page 13)
Press (SOURCE) to select a desired source. Press (EQ7) repeatedly to select a desired equalizer curve. Each time you press (EQ7), the item changes.
Press (MENU). To set DEMO, press (OFF), then press (MENU). To set A.Scrl, press (MENU) during CD/MD playback. Press M or m repeatedly until the desired item appears. Press , to select the desired setting (Example: on or off). Press (ENTER). After the mode setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode.

To cancel the equalizing effect, select off. After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.
Note The displayed item will differ depending on the source. Tip You can easily switch among categories by pressing M or m for 2 seconds.
Adjusting the equalizer curve
Press (MENU). Press M or m repeatedly until EQ7 Tune appears, then press (ENTER). Press < or , to select the desired equalizer curve, then press (ENTER). Each time you press < or ,, the item changes. Select the desired frequency and level. 1 Press < or , to select the desired frequency. Each time you press < or ,, the frequency changes as follows:
62 Hz y 157 Hz y 396 Hz y 1.0 kHz y 2.5 kHz y 6.3 kHz y 16 kHz
Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO)
If your speakers are installed into the lower part of the doors, the sound will come from below and may not be clear. The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) function creates a more ambient sound as if there were speakers in the dashboard (virtual speakers). You can store the DSO setting for each source.
Press (SOURCE) to select a desired source. Press (DSO) to select 1, 2, 3 or off.
2 Press M or m to adjust the desired volume level. The volume level is adjustable by 1 dB steps from 10 dB to +10 dB.
To cancel the DSO mode, select DSO off. After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.
Notes Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable affect. If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to off.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
Press (ENTER). After the effect setting is complete, the display returns to the normal playback mode.
Selecting the spectrum analyzer (SA)
The sound signal level is displayed on a spectrum analyzer. You can select a display for 9 patterns (1 to 9), Auto, or off.
Connecting auxiliary audio equipment
The units AUX IN (external audio input) terminal on this unit is also used as the BUS AUDIO IN (audio input) terminal. You can listen to the sound from your car speakers by connecting optional Sony portable devices.
Note If you connect an optional Sony CD/MD unit, you cannot connect any portable devices and AUX will not appear in the display as a source.
Press (SOURCE) to select a desired source. Press (MENU). Press M or m repeatedly until SA appears.
Selecting auxiliary equipment
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select AUX.
Press < or , repeatedly to select the desired setting. Press (ENTER).
Adjusting the volume level
You can adjust the volume for each connected audio equipment.
Press (MENU). Press M or m repeatedly to select AUX Level. Press (ENTER). Press M or m repeatedly to select a desired volume level. The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps from 6 dB to +6 dB. Press (ENTER).
To deactivate auxiliary equipment in the music source display

Press (OFF). CD playback or radio reception stops. Press (MENU). Press M or m repeatedly until AUX-A on appears. Press , to select AUX-A off. Press (MENU).
To restore the indication, select AUX-A on.
Replacing the lithium battery

Maintenance

Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Under normal conditions, batteries will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

+ side up Fuse (10 A)

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.

Notes on lithium battery

Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact. Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery. Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur. WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

Removing the unit

With the front panel open
If the front panel does not open because of a blown fuse
Remove the front cover 1 Press the clip inside the front cover with a release key (supplied), and pry the front cover free.
Remove the front cover 1 Press (OPEN/CLOSE) or (OPEN) of the unit, then press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver, and gently pry the front cover free.
Release key (supplied) Note To protect the surface of the unit, put thin cloth between release key and the unit by inserting the release key.
2 Repeat step 1 on the left side. The front cover is removed.
Remove the unit 1 Use a thin screwdriver to push in the clip on the left side of the unit, then pull out the left side of the unit until the catch clears the mounting.

Remove the unit 1 Use a release key to push in the clip on the left side of the unit, then pull out the left side of the unit until the catch clears the mounting.
2 Repeat step 1 on the right side. 3 Slide the unit out of the mounting. 2 Repeat step 1 on the right side. 3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion.

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter 90 dB 10 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit

General

Outputs Audio outputs (front/rear) Subwoofer output (mono) Power antenna relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Telephone ATT control terminal Illumination control terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input or AUX IN terminal Antenna input terminal Remote controller input terminal Bass 10 dB at 62 Hz Treble 10 dB at 16 kHz +8 dB at 100 Hz +2 dB at 10 kHz 12 V DC car battery (negative ground) Approx. 182 mm (71/71/4 in.) (w/h/d) Approx. 160 mm (71/4 21/8 63/8 in.) (w/h/d) Approx. 1.5 kg (2 lb. 10 oz.) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Card remote commander RM-X117 Rotary commander RM-X4S BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs) CDX-757MX, CDX-656 CD changer (6 discs) CDX-T70MX, CDX-T69 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-66XLP MG-MS System-up Player MGS-X1 XM Radio Tuner XT-XM1 Source selector XA-C30

Tuner section

Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency Usable sensitivity Selectivity Signal-to-noise ratio 87.5 107.9 MHz External antenna connector 10.7 MHz/450 kHz 8 dBf 75 dB at 400 kHz 66 dB (stereo), 72 dB (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0.6 % (stereo), 0.3 % (mono) Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 15,000 Hz Inputs

Tone controls Loudness Power requirements
Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity 530 1,710 kHz External antenna connector 10.7 MHz/450 kHz 30 V
Dimensions Mounting dimensions Mass Supplied accessories

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker impedance Maximum power output Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) ohms 52 W 4 (at 4 ohms)

Optional accessories

Optional equipment
Note This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.

CD/MD playback

A disc cannot be loaded.
Another CD is already loaded. The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way.

Playback does not begin.

No sound.
Press (VOL) (+) to adjust the volume. Cancel the ATT function. Set the fader control to the center position for a 2-speaker system.
The contents of the memory have been erased.
Defective MD or dirty CD. CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized. You tried to playback a CD-R/CD-RW not designed for audio use. Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not play due to its recording equipment or the disc condition.
A disc is automatically ejected.
The ambient temperature exceeds 50C (122F).
The operation buttons do not function. CD will not be ejected.
The RESET button has been pressed. t Store again into the memory. The power cord or battery has been disconnected. The power connecting cord is not connected properly.

No beep sound.

Press the RESET button.
The sound skips from vibration.
The beep sound is canceled (page 18).
Indications disappear from/do not appear in the display.
The unit is installed at an angle of more than 60. The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

The sound skips.

The clock display disappears if you press (OFF) for 2 seconds. t Press (OFF) again for 2 seconds to display the clock. The indications will not appear if you set BlackOut to on. t Set BlackOut to off (page 18).

Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes noise when the ignition key is in the ON, ACC, or OFF position.

Dirty or defective disc.

Cannot turn off the -------- indication.
You may be in the name edit mode. t Press (LIST) for 2 seconds.

Radio reception

Preset tuning is not possible.
Store the correct frequency in the memory. The broadcast signal is too weak.
The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises.
The leads are not matched correctly with the cars accessory power connector.
No power is being supplied to the unit.
Check the connection. If everything is in order, check the fuse. The car does not have an ACC position. t Press (SOURCE) (or insert a disc) to turn on the unit.
The power is continuously supplied to the unit.
The car does not have an ACC position.
The power antenna does not extend.
The power antenna does not have a relay box.
Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of the cars antenna booster. (Only if your car has a built-in FM/ AM antenna in the rear/side glass.) Check the connection of the car antenna. The auto antenna will not go up. t Check the connection of the power antenna control lead. Check the frequency. When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises. t Set the DSO mode to off (page 20).
Automatic tuning is not possible.
The local seek mode is set to on. t Set the local seek mode to off (page 19). The broadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning.
The ST indication flashes.

Error displays/Messages

Error displays
(For this unit and optional CD/MD changers)
Tune in the frequency accurately. The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set to the monaural reception mode (page 19).
A program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.
The following indications will flash for about 5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.

Blank*1

No tracks have been recorded on an MD*2. t Play an MD with recorded tracks on it.

Error*1

The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Cancel monaural reception mode (page 19).
Interference occurs during FM reception.
A CD is dirty or inserted upside down*2. t Clean or insert the CD correctly. A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem*2. t Insert another CD/MD.

High Temp

The wide mode is selected. t Set the IF mode to IF Auto (page 19).
The ambient temperature is more than 50C (122F). t Wait until the temperature goes down below 50C (122F).

No Disc*1

No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit. t Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.

No Magazine

The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/ MD unit. t Insert the magazine in the CD/MD unit.

No Music*2