3-856-715-11 (2)
FM/AM Compact Disc Player
Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones ####

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For installation and connections, see the supplied Installation/Connections manual. Con respecto a la instalacin y las conexiones, consulte el manual de Instalacin/ Conexiones suministrado. ####

CDX-C910

1996 by Sony Corporation

Actual total number:

Sony CDX-C910 (E,S,C) 3-856-715-11(2)

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using either a rotary remote or a wireless remote. In addition to the CD playback and the radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD changer, and digital preamplifier.
Sony CDX-C910 (E,S,C) 3-856-715-11 (2)

Table of Contents

This Unit Only Getting Started
Resetting the unit.. Detaching the front panel.. Preparing the rotary remote.. Setting the clock.. 4 5
With Optional Equipment CD/MD Changer
Playing a CD or MD... Scanning the tracks Intro Scan.. Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play... Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play... Creating a programme Programme Memory.. Labeling a CD Disc Memo/Custom File.. Locating a disc by name List-up.. Selecting the specific tracks for playback Bank/Custom File.. 17 18

CD Player

Listening to a CD.. 5 Playing a CD in various modes. 6 Creating a programme CD Programme Memory.. 6
Memorising stations automatically Best Tuning Memory (BTM). 8 Memorising only the desired stations. 8 Receiving the memorised stations.. 9 Storing the station names Station Memo.. 9 Locating a station by frequency and name List-up.. 10

DSP (XDP-U50D)

Selecting the surround menu. Storing the surround effect onto the CDs Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Custom File... Selecting the listening position.. Adjusting the fader (FAD). Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s). Adjusting the volume of the bass and treble.. Listening to each programme source in its registered surround menu Last Sound Memory (LSM). Changing the line output level.. 19

Other Functions

Using the rotary remote.. Adjusting the sound characteristics.. Changing the sound and display settings.. Turning off the display. 12 12

Additional Information

Precautions.. Maintenance.. Dismounting the unit.. Location of controls.. Specifications... Troubleshooting guide.. Index.. 30

Getting Started

Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit. Press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen. Front panel detached
Notes Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel. Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit. If you detach the panel while the unit is still on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged. When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the supplied front panel case. Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight, heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight where there may be a considerable rise in temperature.

Attaching the front panel
Align part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks.

RESET button

Front panel slid down
Notes When you connect the power supply cord to the unit or reset the unit, wait for about 10 seconds before you insert a disc. Do not insert a disc within these 10 seconds, otherwise, the unit will not be reset. Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock and some memorised functions.
Notes Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down. Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when attaching it. Press it lightly against the unit. Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on the display windows of the front panel.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds (only when the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the A position).
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent the unit from being stolen.
Press (OFF). Press (RELEASE) to open up the front panel. Then slide the front panel a little to the left, and pull it off towards you.
Preparing the rotary remote
When you mount the rotary remote attach the label in the illustration below.

DSPL SOUND LIST

LIST SOUND DSPL

(RELEASE)

Setting the clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. Example: Set the clock to 10:08

Listening to a CD

Press (OPEN) and insert the CD.

Labeled side up

Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP).

EQ SUR

Set up Clock

1 Press (4) (n).

Set up 1:

The hour digit flashes.

2 Set the hour.

to go back

The front panel closes automatically, and playback starts.

to go forward

If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until CD appears.
CD is already inserted Elapsed playing time
Getting Started/CD Player

3 Press (4) (n).

The minute digits flash.
Track number Note To play back an 8 cm CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).

4 Set005 the minute.

Press (OFF) (OPEN)
Stop playback Eject the CD

Set up 1:8

Displaying the clock

Press (SHIFT).

Each time you press (DSPL), alternately turns the clock display on and off.

The clock starts.

Note If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the B position, turn the power on first, then set the clock. To turn the power on, press (SOURCE).
Locating a specific track Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily.

SEEK/AMS

To locate succeeding tracks To locate previous tracks
Locating a specific point in a track Manual Search
During playback, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS). Release the button when you have found the desired point.

Creating a programme

CD Programme Memory
You can play the tracks in the order you want by making your own programme. You can make two programmes: Programme 1 and Programme 2. You can select up to 12 tracks in each programme. You can store the programmes in memory.
To search forward To search backward Note or appears in the display, If that means you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.
Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (P.MODE) for two seconds.

PGM edit 12 P1.3

P 1 shows Programme 1 is selected.
Playing a CD in various modes
You can play CDs in various modes: Intro (Intro Scan) lets you play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks. Repeat (Repeat Play) repeats the current track. Shuf (Shuffle Play) plays all the tracks in random order.
To select Programme 2, press (4) (n) repeatedly until P 2 appears.
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the track you want. Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily.

PGM edit +Enter+

Press (SHIFT). Every time you press (SHIFT), only the items you can select light up.

PGM edit 2 P1.2

SET UP

P.MODE

To continue entering tracks, repeat steps 2 and 3. When you finish selecting tracks, press (3) (P.MODE) for two seconds. Press (SHIFT).
Press (3) (P.MODE) repeatedly until the desired play mode appears. Each time you press (3) (P.MODE), the item changes as follows:
Intro n Repeat n Shuf n PGM

Intro off

Notes *Wait* appears in the display while the unit is reading the data. *Mem full* appears in the display when you try to enter more than 12 tracks into a programme at one time.
Press (4) (n) to select on.

Intro on

Playback starts.
To go back to the normal playback mode, select off in step 3 above.
Playing the stored programme
You can select: PGM 1 to play Programme 1. PGM 2 to play Programme 2. PGM 1+2 to play Programmes 1 and 2.

To go back to the normal mode, select Mono off in step 2 above.
To return to the normal radio reception, press (LIST) for two seconds.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL), the items alternate between the station names and time.
Tip To erase/correct a name, enter _ (under-bar) for each character.
Displaying the station name
Press (DSPL) during radio reception.

WRKISS 87.9

Using the rotary remote
The rotary remote works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. You can control the optional equipment with the rotary remote.
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows:
Station name* Clock * If the station name is not stored, NO Name appears in the display for one second.

Erasing the station name

Tune in any station and press (LIST) for two seconds. Press (DSPL) for two seconds. Delete and the station name appear in the display. Rotate the dial to select the name that you want to erase. Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you want to erase other names. Press (LIST) for two seconds. The unit returns to the normal radio reception mode.
By pressing the button (the SOURCE button)

(SOURCE)

Every time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows:
FM1 n FM2 n AM n CD1 n CD2 n MD1 n MD2 Tip You can turn on this unit by pressing (SOURCE) on the rotary remote.
Locating a station by frequency and name List-up
You can search for the memorised stations names in the display.
By rotating the control (the SEEK/AMS control)
Press (LIST) momentarily. The name assigned to the station currently playing appears in the display.

1 WRKISS 2 WRPOWER

Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the desired station. Press (5) (ENTER) to tune in the desired station.
Note Once the station name or frequency has been displayed for five seconds, the display goes back to its normal mode. To go to the normal mode, press (DSPL).
Rotate the control momentarily and release it to: Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate and hold the control to locate the specific point in a track, then release it to start playback. Tune in the stations automatically. Rotate and hold the control to tune in the specific station.

By rotating the control while pushing (the PRESET/DISC control)
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of controls is factory preset as in the illustration below.

To increase

To decrease
Rotate the control while pushing it to: Receive the stations memorised on the number buttons. Change the disc.
If you need to mount the rotary remote on the right of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction of the controls.

Other operations

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume. Press (MUTE) to mute the sound.
Press (OFF) to turn off the unit. Press (DSPL) to change the displayed items
Press (DSPL) for two seconds while pushing the VOL control.
Tip You can control the operative direction of controls with the unit (page 12).

Radio/Other Functions

Press (SOUND) to adjust the volume and sound menu.
Adjusting the sound characteristics
You can adjust bass, treble, balance and fader. Each source can store the bass and treble level respectively.
Press (LIST) to display memorised names.
Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SOUND) repeatedly. VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BAL (balance) n FAD (fader)
Adjust the selected item by rotating the dial. Adjust within three seconds after selecting. (After three seconds, the dial work as volume control dial.)
Changing the sound and display settings
You can set: Amber/Green to change the illumination colour to amber or green. Beep to turn on or off the beeps. 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. Loud (Loudness) to enjoy bass and treble even at low volume. Bass and treble will be reinforced. RM (Rotary Remote) to change the operative direction of the controls of the rotary remote. Select norm to use the rotary remote as the factory preset position. Select rev when you mount the rotary remote on the right of the steering column. Angle to change the angle of the front panel. Select 1 to make the front panel angle at about 80 degrees. Select 2 to make the front panel angle at about 70 degrees. Contrast to adjust the contrast if the indications in the display are not recognizable because of the units installed position.

Turning off the display

You can turn off the display. Even when you turn off the display, the buttons keep on illuminating. While the display is turned off, pressing any of the buttons turns the display on for five seconds.
Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP) for two seconds.

Set up DSPL on

Press (4) (n) to select off. The display turns off. Press (2) (SET UP) for two seconds. Press (SHIFT).
To turn on the display, select on in step 2 above.

Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP) momentarily. Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until the desired setting mode appears. Each time you press (2) (SET UP), the item changes as follows:
Clock n Amber/Green n Beep n Dimmer n Loud* n RM n Angle n Contrast * When you turn in the station or listen to the CD/ MD, Loud appears.
Press (4) (n) to select the desired setting (for example: on or off). At Contrast setting, pressing (4) (n) makes the contrast higher, and pressing (1) (N) makes the contrast lower. Press (SHIFT). When the mode setting is complete, the normal playback mode appears.

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Changer

Playing a CD or MD

Press (SOURCE) until the desired changer appears. CD/MD playback starts.
During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) once for each track you want to skip.
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD/MD playback, the item changes as follows:
$ Disc name*1 $ Track name*2 $ Clock
To search forward To search backward
Locating a disc by disc number Direct Disc Selection
Press the number button that corresponds with the desired disc number. The desired disc in the currently selected changer begins playback.
Other Functions/CD/MD Changer
*1 If you have not labeled the CD, NO Name appears in the display. If there is no prerecorded name for an MD, NO D.Name appears in the display. *2 If the track name is not prerecorded, NO T.Name appears in the display for one second. Tip If the name of the MD is too long, you can scroll it across the display window by pressing (SHIFT), then (1) (N).

Scanning the tracks

Intro Scan
You can play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks on the currently selected disc.
Automatically scrolling a disc name Auto Scroll
The Auto Scroll function automatically scrolls the disc or track name of the MD when you press (DSPL) and the title length exceeds 10 characters.
During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (P.MODE) repeatedly until Intro appears. Press (4) (n) to select Intro on. Intro Scan starts. Press (SHIFT).
Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until A.Scrl appears. Press (4) (n) to select A.Scrl on. Press (SHIFT).
To cancel Auto Scroll, select A.Scrl off in step 2 above.
To go back to the normal playback mode, select Intro off in step 2 above.

SCHUBERT 3.59

Each time you press (DSPL) during CD playback, the item changes as follows:

Disc name Clock

Erasing the disc memo
Press (SOURCE) to select the CD changer (for example CD2 or CD3). Press (LIST) for two seconds. Press (DSPL) for two seconds. Delete and the disc memo appear in the display. Rotate the dial to select the name that you want to erase. Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 4 and 5 if you want to erase other names. Press (LIST) for two seconds. The unit returns to the normal CD playback mode.
Press (LIST) momentarily. The name assigned to the disc currently playing appears in the display.

4 SCHUBERT 5 BACH

Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the desired disc. Press (5) (ENTER) to play back the disc.
Notes To turn off the display, press (DSPL). Once a disc name has been displayed for five seconds, the display goes back to its normal playback mode. The track names are not displayed during MD playback. If there are no discs in the magazine, NO Disc appears in the display. If a disc has not been assigned a custom file, ******** appears in the display. If the disc information has not been read by the unit, ? appears in the display. To load the disc, first press the number button, then choose the disc that has not been loaded. The information is appears only in upper cases. There are also some letters which cannot be displayed (during MD playback).
Selecting the specific tracks for playback
Bank/Custom File (CD changer with custom file function)
If you label the disc, you can set the unit to skip tracks and play only the tracks you want.
Playing the specific tracks only
You can select: Bank on to play the tracks with the Play setting. Bank inv (Inverse) to play the tracks with the Skip setting.
During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (P.MODE) repeatedly until Bank appears. Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.
z Bank on z Bank inv z Bank off
Start playing the disc and press (SHIFT). Then press (3) (P.MODE) for two seconds.

Bank edit mode

Bank edit Play
Note If you have not labeled the disc, the bank edit mode does not appear and the programme edit mode appears. To go back to the normal playback mode, press (3) (P.MODE) for two seconds.

SCHUBERT Bank on

Playback starts from the track following the current one.
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the track number you want to skip and press (5) (ENTER).

Bank edit 4 Skip

To go back to the normal playing mode, select Bank off in step 2 above.
The indication changes from Play to Skip. If you want to return to Play, press (5) (ENTER) again.
Repeat step 2 to set the Play or Skip mode on all the tracks. Press (3) (P.MODE) for two seconds. The unit returns to the normal CD playback mode. Press (SHIFT).
Notes You can set the Play and Skip mode on up to 24 tracks. You cannot set the Skip mode on all the tracks.
Adjusting the effect level
With the optional XDP-U50D connected
The optional XDP-U50D lets you add some effects to the sound field of the currently selected source.
Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD or MD). Press (SOUND) for two seconds.

-DEFEAT-

Rotate the dial to select the desired surround menu.

SUR EQ

Selecting the surround menu
You can select the desired surround menu to best fit the source audio. The following menu can simulate different sound fields and enhance the sound so that you can feel as if you are in a live concert. Surround menu HALL JAZZ DISCO THEATER PARK LIVE OPERA CHURCH STADIUM CELLAR DEFEAT Concert hall Jazz club Disco with thick walls Movie theater Big open space Live concert Opera house Church/chapel with a lot of reverberation Open-air concert in a stadium Cellar with a lot of reverberation Normal sound without any DSP effects

Press (4) (n).

Effect 8%

CD/MD Changer/DSP

Rotate the dial to adjust the level. You can adjust the level from 0 to 100%. Increase the level to enjoy more enhanced effects.

Effect 3%

Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD or MD). Press (SOUND) repeatedly until SUR appears.
Rotate the dial to select the desired surround menu. The surround menu appears in the order shown above. After three seconds, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.
Storing the surround effect onto the CDs

Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s)
Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD or MD). Press (SOUND) repeatedly until SUB appears. Rotate the dial to adjust the volume. After three seconds, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.
Rotate the dial to adjust the center of the sound field to the front or rear.
Centre moves to the R (rear) Centre moves to the F (front)
Press (SOUND) for two seconds. When the effect setting is complete, the normal playback mode display appears.
Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s)
To match the characteristics of the connected subwoofer(s), you can cut the unwanted high and middle frequency signals entering the subwoofer(s). By setting the cut-off frequency (see the diagram below), the subwoofer(s) will output only low frequency signals so that you can get a clearer sound image.

Level Cut-off frequency

Adjusting the fader (FAD)
Normally, with the DSP mode on, the volume of the output sound from the rear speakers is lowered automatically to improve the efficiency of the listening position setting. If you want to raise the rear speaker volume, adjust the fader.
Follow steps 1 to 3 of Selecting the surround menu (page 19). Press (SOUND) momentarily until FAD appears.

Frequency (Hz)

Rotate the dial to adjust the fader.
Decreases front speaker volume Increases front speaker volume
Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD or MD). Press (SOUND) for two seconds. Press (SOUND) repeatedly until SUB appears.
After three seconds, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.

C.off125Hz

Rotate the dial to select the desired cutoff frequency. The cut-off frequency in the display changes. Press (SOUND) for two seconds. When the frequency setting is complete, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.
Adjusting the volume of the bass and treble
You can adjust the volume of the bass and treble to best fit the acoustic characteristics inside your car.
Press (SOUND) for two seconds. The display goes back to the normal playback mode.
Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD or MD). Press (SOUND) repeatedly until BAS or TRE appears. Rotate the dial to adjust the volume. After three seconds, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.

Before playing, clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.
DSP/Additional Information
Notes on moisture condensation Notes on handling CDs
A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum sound, handle the disc as follows. Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface. On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the CD player. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

When you play 8 cm CDs

Use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from being damaged. Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled surface.

Maintenance

Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one that matches the amperage described on the 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.

Dismounting the unit

Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver, and lever the front cover free.

Fuse (3 A)

Repeat step 1 on the left side. The front cover is removed.
Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.
EN Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. To prevent this, open the front panel by pressing (RELEASE), then detach it and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.
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.
Repeat step 3 on the right side.

Main unit

Back of the front panel
Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Tone controls Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensions Mass Supplied accessories

Tuner section

Tuning range FM tuning interval: 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable 87.5 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step) 87.5 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step) Aerial terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Usable sensitivity 8 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 62 dB (stereo), 65 dB (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0.9 % (stereo), 0.5 % (mono) Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 15,000 Hz Capture ratio 2 dB

Optional accessories

Tuning range AM tuning interval: 9 kHz/10 kHz switchable 531 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step) 530 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step) External antenna connector 10.71 MHz/450 kHz 30 V

Optional equipment

Aerial terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity

Preamplifier section

Line outs Line out impedance Bus input impedance Distorition Line out level FRONT/REAR 200 ohm 10 kohm 0.005 % (1 kHz Bus Input) 4 V rms
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting guide

The following check will help you remedy the problems that you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.
Problem No sound. Cause/Solution Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction to adjust the volume. Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker systems. The power cord or battery has been disconnected. The reset button has been pressed. n Store again into the memory.
The contents of the memory have been erased.
Indications do not appear in the Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See Cleaning display. the connectors (page 24) for details.

CD/MD playback

Problem Cause/Solution Another CD is already loaded. The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way (MD). Defective MD or dusty CD. The ambient temperature exceeds 50C. Press the RESET button. The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20. The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

A disc cannot be loaded.

Play does not begin. A disc is automatically ejected. The operation buttons do not function. The sound skips due to vibration.

Radio reception

Problem Preset tuning is not possible. Automatic tuning is not possible. The STEREO indication flashes. Cause/Solution Memorise the correct frequency. The broadcast signal is too weak. The broadcast signal is too weak. n Use manual tuning. Tune in the frequency correctly. The broadcast signal is too weak. n Set to the Mono mode (page 9).

DSP functions

Problem No sound, or sound is too low. Cause/Solution The volume of the rear speakers may have been automatically lowered in order to maximize the effect of the listening position adjustment. n Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction to adjust the balance. The speaker balance can be set separately for the DSP on mode and DSP off mode (page 21).
Error displays (when the optional CD/MD changer is connected)
The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard. Display Cause The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD changer. No disc is inserted in the CD/MD changer. A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.*2 An MD does not play because of some problem.*2
Solution Insert the disc magazine with discs into the CD/MD changer. Insert the discs in the CD/MD changer. Clean or insert the CD correctly. Insert another MD. Play an MD with recorded tracks on it. Press the RESET button of the unit. Close the lid or inserted the MDs properly. Wait until the temperature goes down below 50C.

NO Mag NO Disc Error *

Blank *
No tracks have been recorded on an MD.*2 The CD/MD changer cannot be operated because of some problem. The lid of the MD changer is open or MDs are not inserted properly. The ambient temperature is more than 50C.
Push reset Not ready High temp
*1 When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD does not appear on the display. *2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Angle 12 Auto Scroll 13 Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) Automatic tuning 9 5, 13

M, N, O

TV/Video

Watching the TV.. Watching the video.. Memorizing TV channels automatically Automatic Memory (A.mem).. Memorizing only the desired TV channels. Storing the TV channel names. Displaying the TV or radio station names List-up.. Displaying the information stored on discs List-up.. Watching the TV or video while listening to a CD or MD Simultaneous Play.. 23

Additional Information

Precautions.. 24 Maintenance.. 25 Dismounting the unit.. 26 Location of controls.. 27 Specifications... 29 Troubleshooting guide.. 30 Index.. Back cover

Getting Started

Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit. Press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen. Front panel detached
Notes Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel. Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit. If you detach the panel while the unit is still on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged. When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the supplied front panel case. Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight, heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight where there may be a considerable rise in temperature.
Attaching the front panel
Align part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks.

RESET button

Front panel slid down
Notes When you connect the power supply cord to the unit or reset the unit, wait for about 10 seconds before you insert a disc. Do not insert a disc within these 10 seconds, otherwise, the unit will not be reset. Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock and some memorized functions.
Notes Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down. Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when attaching it. Press it lightly against the unit. Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on the display windows of the front panel.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds (only when the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the A position).
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent the unit from being stolen.
Press (OFF). Press (RELEASE) to open up the front panel. Then slide the front panel a little to the left, and pull it off towards you.
Preparing the rotary remote
When you mount the rotary remote attach the label in the illustration below.

DSPL SOUND LIST

LIST SOUND DSPL

(RELEASE)

Setting the clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. Example: Set the clock to 10:08

Listening to a CD

Press (OPEN) and insert the CD.

Labeled side up

Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP).

EQ SUR

Set up Clock

1 Press (4) (n).

Set up 1:

The hour digit flashes.

2 Set the hour.

to go back to go forward

The front panel closes automatically, and playback starts. If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until CD appears.
CD is already inserted Elapsed playing time
Getting Started/CD Player

3 Press (4) (n).

The minute digits flash.
Track number Note To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).

4 Set005 the minute.

to go back

to go forward

Press (OFF) (OPEN)
Stop playback Eject the CD

Set up 1:8

Displaying the clock

Press (SHIFT).

Each time you press (DSPL), alternately turns the clock display on and off.

The clock starts.

Note If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the B position, turn the power on first, then set the clock. To turn the power on, press (SOURCE).
Locating a specific track Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily.

SEEK/AMS

To locate succeeding tracks To locate previous tracks
Locating a specific point in a track Manual Search
During playback, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS). Release the button when you have found the desired point.

Creating a program

CD Program Memory
You can play the tracks in the order you want by making your own program. You can make two programs: Program 1 and Program 2. You can select up to 12 tracks in each program. You can store the programs in memory.
To search forward To search backward Note or appears in the display, If that means you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

Program 2 playback
The entire program is erased.
When you finish erasing programs, press (3) (P.MODE) for two seconds.
Programs 1 and 2 playback
Adding tracks to the program

PGM1+2

PGM 1+2
Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (P.MODE) for two seconds. To select Program 2, press (4) (n) repeatedly until P 2 appears.

Normal playback

PGM off
Press (1) (N) or (4) (n) to select the track slot number where you want to insert a track.
To go back to the normal playback mode, select PGM off in step 3 above.
Note NO Data appears in the display if no track is stored in the program.

Track slot number

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the track you want to insert. Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily to enter the track. The current track in that slot number and the succeeding tracks shift down. To continue inserting tracks, repeat steps 2 through 4.
Note Once all 12 slots have been filled, *Mem full* appears in the display, and you cannot insert tracks.
When you finish inserting tracks, press (3) (P.MODE) for two seconds.
Erasing the tracks in the program
Memorizing stations automatically

Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them. You can store up to 10 stations on each band (FM1, FM2 and AM). Caution When tuning in the station while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
Press (1) (N) or (4) (n) to select the track you want to erase.

PGM edit 3 P1.6

The track currently registered in slot 6 of Program 1.
Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds. When you erase a track from a slot number, the succeeding tracks shift up to fill the gap.

PGM edit P1.6

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the desired band (FM1, FM2 or AM). Press (SHIFT), then press (6) (BTM). The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. Press (SHIFT).
To continue erasing tracks, repeat steps 2 and 3. When you finish erasing tracks, press (3) (P.MODE) for two seconds.
Notes The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If only a few stations are received, some number buttons remain empty. When a preset number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.
Memorizing only the desired stations
You can store up to 10 stations on each band (20 for FM1 and FM2, 10 for AM) in the order of your choice.
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the desired band. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button. Keep the desired number button ((1) to (10)) pressed until MEM appears in the display. The number button indication appears in the display.

Note If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be erased.
Storing the 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 store up to eight characters for a station.
Receiving the memorized stations
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the desired band. Press the number button ((1) to (10)) momentarily where the desired station is stored.
Tune in a station whose name you want to store. Press (LIST) for two seconds.
If you cannot tune in a preset station
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily to search for the station (automatic tuning). Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly until the desired station is received.
Note If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (P.MODE) repeatedly until Local (local seek mode) appears. Then press (4) (n) to select Local on. Press (SHIFT). Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in. Tip If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) for two seconds until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

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Enter the characters. 1 Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction to select the desired characters. (A n B n C n Z n 0 n 1 n 2 n 9 n + n n * n / n \ n > n < n.n_)

CD Player/Radio

W_______ 87.9
If you rotate the dial in a counterclockwise direction, the characters appear in the reverse order. If you want to put a blank space between characters, select _ (underbar). 2 Press (4) (n) after locating the desired character. The flashing cursor moves to the next space.
If FM stereo reception is poor Monaural Mode
Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (P.MODE) repeatedly until Mono appears. Press (4) (n) repeatedly until Mono on appears. The sound improves, but becomes monaural (STEREO disappears). Press (SHIFT).
If you press (1) (N), the flashing cursor moves to the left. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire name.
To go back to the normal mode, select Mono off in step 2 above.
To return to the normal radio reception, press (LIST) for two seconds.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL), the items alternate between the station names and time.
Tip To erase/correct a name, enter _ (under-bar) for each character.
Displaying the station name
Press (DSPL) during radio reception.

Rotate the control while pushing it to: Receive the stations memorized on the number buttons. Change the disc.
Press (DSPL) for two seconds while pushing the VOL control.
Tip You can control the operative direction of controls with the unit (page 12).

Other operations

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume. Press (MUTE) to mute the sound.
Adjusting the sound characteristics
You can adjust bass, treble, balance and fader. Each source can store the bass and treble level respectively.

Radio/Other Functions

Press (OFF) to turn off the unit. Press (DSPL) to change the displayed items
Press (SOUND) to adjust the volume and sound menu.
Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SOUND) repeatedly. VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BAL (balance) n FAD (fader)
Press (LIST) to display memorized names.
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of controls is factory preset as in the illustration below.

To increase

Adjust the selected item by rotating the dial. Adjust within three seconds after selecting. (After three seconds, the dial work as volume control dial.)

To decrease

Changing the sound and display settings
You can set: Amber/Green to change the illumination color to amber or green. Beep to turn on or off the beeps. 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. Loud (Loudness) to enjoy bass and treble even at low volume. Bass and treble will be reinforced. RM (Rotary Remote) to change the operative direction of the controls of the rotary remote. Select norm to use the rotary remote as the factory preset position. Select rev when you mount the rotary remote on the right of the steering column. Angle to change the angle of the front panel. Select 1 to make the front panel angle at about 80 degrees. Select 2 to make the front panel angle at about 70 degrees. Contrast to adjust the contrast if the indications in the display are not recognizable because of the units installed position.

Turning off the display

You can turn off the display. Even when you turn off the display, the buttons keep on illuminating. While the display is turned off, pressing any of the buttons turns the display on for five seconds.

During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (P.MODE) repeatedly until Intro appears. Press (4) (n) to select Intro on. Intro Scan starts. Press (SHIFT).
Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until A.Scrl appears. Press (4) (n) to select A.Scrl on. Press (SHIFT).
To cancel Auto Scroll, select A.Scrl off in step 2 above.
To go back to the normal playback mode, select Intro off in step 2 above.
Displaying the recording date of the currently selected MD
Press (DSPL) for two seconds during MD playback. The recording date of the track is displayed for about three seconds.
Playing tracks repeatedly

Repeat Play

You can select: Repeat 1 to repeat a track. Repeat 2 to repeat a disc. Repeat 3 to repeat all the discs in the current changer when you connected two changers or more.
Program Memory (CD/MD changer with program memory function)
During playback, press (SHIFT). Then press (3) (P.MODE) repeatedly until Repeat appears. Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Repeat Play starts.
z Repeat 1 z Repeat 2 Repeat off Z z Repeat 3

Program edit mode

PGM edit P1.3
If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (3) (P.MODE) to display PGM edit above. To select Program 2, press (4) (n) repeatedly until P 2 appears.
To go back to the normal playback mode, select Repeat off in step 2 above.
Select the track you want. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the changer. 2 Press (SHIFT), then press the number button to select the disc. 3 Press (SHIFT). 4 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the track.
Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play
You can select: Shuf 1 to play the tracks on the current disc in a random order. Shuf 2 to play the tracks in the current changer in a random order. Shuf 3 to play all the tracks in a random order when you connected two changers or more.
Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily.
During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (P.MODE) repeatedly until Shuf appears. Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Shuffle Play starts.
z Shuf 1 z Shuf 2 Shuf off Z z Shuf 3

PGM edit P1.2

To continue entering tracks, repeat steps 2 and 3. When you finish entering tracks, press (3) (P.MODE) for two seconds. Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode, select Shuf off in step 2 above.
Notes *Wait* appears in the display while the unit is reading the data, or when a disc has not been put into the unit. *Mem full* appears in the display when you try to enter more than 12 tracks into a program at one time.
To erase Program 2, press (4) (n) repeatedly until PGM 2 appears.
Changing the disc order in the changer will not affect program memory play. You can select: PGM 1 to play Program 1. PGM 2 to play Program 2. PGM 1+2 to play Programs 1 and 2.

PGM edit NO data

When you finish erasing programs, press (3) (P.MODE) for two seconds. Press (SHIFT).
z PGM 1 z PGM 2 PGM off Z z PGM 1+2
Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (P.MODE) for two seconds. If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (3) (P.MODE) to display PGM edit above. To select Program 2, press (4) (n) repeatedly until P 2 appears.
Notes If you press the number button during program memory play, program memory play is interrupted, and playback of the selected disc starts. NO Data appears in the display if no track is stored in the program. If a track stored into the program memory is not in the disc magazine, the track will be skipped. When the disc magazine contains not a single track stored into the program memory, or when the program information has not been loaded yet, Not Ready appears.

PGM edit 4 P1.3

Note Once all 12 slots have been filled, *Mem full* appears in the display, and you cannot insert more tracks.
Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (P. MODE) for two seconds. If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (3) (P.MODE) to display PGM edit above.
Press (1) (N) repeatedly until DEL appears.
When you finish inserting tracks, press (3) (P.MODE) for two seconds. Press (SHIFT).

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DISC NAME

PGM edit 4 P1.6

S_______ 2 2.2
To continue erasing tracks, repeat steps 2 and 3. When you finish erasing tracks, press (3) (P.MODE) for two seconds. Press (SHIFT).
To return to the normal CD playback mode, press (LIST) for two seconds.

Displaying the disc memo

Labeling a CD
Disc Memo/Custom File (CD changer with custom file function)
You can label each disc with a personalized name. You can enter up to eight characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate a disc by name and select the specific tracks for playback (page 17).
Press (DSPL) during CD playback.

SCHUBERT 2 3.59

Each time you press (DSPL) during CD playback, the item changes as follows:

Disc name Clock

Erasing the disc memo

Play the CD and press (LIST) for two seconds.
Press (SOURCE) to select the CD changer (for example CD2 or CD3). Press (LIST) for two seconds. Press (DSPL) for two seconds. Delete and the disc memo appear in the display.

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Rotate the dial to select the name that you want to erase. Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 4 and 5 if you want to erase other names. Press (LIST) for two seconds. The unit returns to the normal CD playback mode.
Selecting the specific tracks for playback
Bank/Custom File (CD changer with custom file function)
If you label the disc, you can set the unit to skip tracks and play only the tracks you want.
Start playing the disc and press (SHIFT). Then press (3) (P.MODE) for two seconds.

Bank edit mode

Locating a disc by name
List-up (CD changer with custom file function or MD changer)
You can use this function for the discs that have been assigned a custom name. For more information on disc names, refer to Labeling a CD (page 16).

Bank edit 2 Play

Note If you have not labeled the disc, the bank edit mode does not appear and the program edit mode appears. To go back to the normal playback mode, press (3) (P.MODE) for two seconds.
Press (LIST) momentarily. The name assigned to the disc currently playing appears in the display.
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the track number you want to skip and press (5) (ENTER).

4 SCHUBERT 5 BACH

Bank edit 4 Skip
Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the desired disc. Press (5) (ENTER) to play back the disc.
The indication changes from Play to Skip. If you want to return to Play, press (5) (ENTER) again.
Repeat step 2 to set the Play or Skip mode on all the tracks. Press (3) (P.MODE) for two seconds. The unit returns to the normal CD playback mode. Press (SHIFT).
Notes To turn off the display, press (DSPL). Once a disc name has been displayed for five seconds, the display goes back to its normal playback mode. The track names are not displayed during MD playback. If there are no discs in the magazine, NO Disc appears in the display. If a disc has not been assigned a custom file, ******** appears in the display. If the disc information has not been read by the unit, ? appears in the display. To load the disc, first press the number button, then choose the disc that has not been loaded. The information is appears only in upper cases. There are also some letters which cannot be displayed (during MD playback).

Decreases front speaker volume Increases front speaker volume
Adjusting the listening position
Press (SOUND) for two seconds. Rotate the dial to select the desired listening position. Press (4) (n).
After three seconds, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.
Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s)
Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD or MD). Press (SOUND) repeatedly until SUB appears. Rotate the dial to adjust the volume. After three seconds, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.
Rotate the dial to adjust the center of the sound field to the left or right. Then set005 the center of the sound field.
Center moves to the L (left)
Center moves to the R (right)
Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s)
To match the characteristics of the connected subwoofer(s), you can cut the unwanted high and middle frequency signals entering the subwoofer(s). By setting the cut-off frequency (see the diagram below), the subwoofer(s) will output only low frequency signals so that you can get a clearer sound image.

Level Cut-off frequency

Rotate the dial to adjust the volume. After three seconds, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.
Adjusting the turn-over frequency
You can adjust the bass and treble turn-over frequencies.

Turn-over frequency

Frequency (Hz)
Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD or MD). Press (SOUND) for two seconds. Press (SOUND) repeatedly until BAS or TRE appears.

Bass adjusting mode

Press (SOUND) repeatedly until SUB appears.

314 Hz

Treble adjusting mode

C.off125Hz

3.1kHz
Rotate the dial to select the desired cutoff frequency. The cut-off frequency in the display changes. Press (SOUND) for two seconds. When the frequency setting is complete, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.
Rotate the dial to select the turn-over frequency. The turn-over frequencies change as follows:
Bass: 198 Hz n 250 Hz n 314 Hz* n 396 Hz Treble: 2.0 kHz n 3.1 kHz* n 4.0 kHz n 5.0 kHz * Factory-set frequency
Adjusting the volume of the bass and treble
You can adjust the volume of the bass and treble to best fit the acoustic characteristics inside your car.
Press (SOUND) for two seconds. The display goes back to the normal playback mode.
Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD or MD). Press (SOUND) repeatedly until BAS or TRE appears.

Listening to each program source in its registered surround menu

Last Sound Memory (LSM)

You can listen to the same source always in the same surround menu even after changing the program source or turning the unit on and off again.
With the optional TV tuner and TV monitor connected

Watching the TV

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until TV appears. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the desired TV band.
Changing the line output level
You can change the line output level if you hear distortion or other noise.

Watching the video

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until AUX appears. Play back the video.
Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP) until L.out appears. Press (4) (n) to select the desired setting (10 dB or 16 dB). Press (SHIFT).
Memorizing TV channels automatically

Automatic Memory (A.mem)

The unit selects the TV channels with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their frequency. Caution When tuning in the station while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until TV appears. Press (SHIFT), then press (6) (BTM). The unit stores TV channels in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons.
Notes The unit does not store TV channels with weak signals. If only a few TV channels are received, some number buttons will remain empty. When a preset number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing TV channels from the one currently displayed.
Memorizing only the desired TV channels
You can store up to 10 channels on the number buttons in the order of your choice.
The current station is displayed in magenta.
Note If the name of a station is not stored, the frequency of that station will be displayed instead.
During radio reception, press (LIST) again. During TV reception, the list display on the TV monitor will automatically turn off after a few seconds.
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until TV appears. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune in the TV program that you want to store on the number button. Keep the desired number button ((1) to (10)) pressed for two seconds until you hear a beep tone. The number button indication appears in the display.
Displaying the information stored on discs List-up
Press (LIST) momentarily during CD/MD playback.
Example: When CD changer 1 is selected
CD SCHUBERT 2 MO Z A R T 3 BACH 4 L I SZ T 5 CHOP I N ? 10 ?
Note If you try to store another program on the same number button, the previously stored program will be erased.

DSP/TV/Video 4 5

Storing the TV channel names
Do the steps in Storing the station names (page 9).

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1 Disc numbers
Displaying the TV or radio station names List-up
You can display the memorized TV channels or radio stations. Press (LIST) momentarily during TV or radio reception.
Example: When receiving the FM1 band
FM WC B S 2 WB L S 3 WK T U 4 WR K I S S 5 WE V D 6 WR F M 0 1. 2. WP L J 10 WY N Y
2 Titles stored on the custom file 3 No disc is loaded 4 No stored titles 5 TOC information has not been identified yet The current CD is displayed in magenta, the MD is displayed in yellow.
Tip Each time you press (LIST) during MD playback, the item changes as follows: Disc name n Track neme n Normal play
(only when the CD changer is selected)

3 Press (LIST) again.

1 Preset number 2 Stored station names 3 Frequencies
Watching the TV or video while listening to a CD or MD Simultaneous Play
The simultaneous play function does not work while you are listening to the radio.

Precautions

If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. If no power is being supplied to the unit, check the connections first. If everything is in order, check the fuse. If no sound comes from the speaker of two-speaker systems, set the fader control to the center position. If your car is equipped with a power antenna, note that it will extend automatically while the tuner function is selected. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Press (SOURCE) for two seconds.

Simul sel CD2 --

Press (1) (N).
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select a CD or MD.

Simul sel MD1 --

Notes on handling CDs
A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum sound, handle the disc as follows. Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface.
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select a TV or video.

Simul sel MD1 TV

Press (SOURCE) for two seconds. Simultaneous Play starts.
Returning to the normal mode
To cancel the CD or MD, do the steps above and select in step 3. To cancel the TV or video, do the steps above and select in step 5.
Note If you press (OPEN) of this unit or (EJECT) on a CD/ MD changer when the unit is in the simultaneous play mode, the simultaneous play is canceled.
Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled surface.
Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in the temperature inside the car.

The following check will help you remedy the problems that you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.
Problem No sound. Cause/Solution Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction to adjust the volume. Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker systems. The power cord or battery has been disconnected. The reset button has been pressed. n Store again into the memory.
The contents of the memory have been erased.
Indications do not appear in the Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See Cleaning display. the connectors (page 25) for details.

CD/MD playback

Problem Cause/Solution Another CD is already loaded. The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way (MD). Defective MD or dusty CD. The ambient temperature exceeds 50C (122F). Press the RESET button. The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20. The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

A disc cannot be loaded.

Play does not begin. A disc is automatically ejected. The operation buttons do not function. The sound skips due to vibration.

Radio reception

Problem Preset tuning is not possible. Automatic tuning is not possible. The STEREO indication flashes. Cause/Solution Memorize the correct frequency. The broadcast signal is too weak. The broadcast signal is too weak. n Use manual tuning. Tune in the frequency correctly. The broadcast signal is too weak. n Set to the Mono mode (page 9).

DSP functions

Problem No sound, or sound is too low. Cause/Solution The volume of the rear speakers may have been automatically lowered in order to maximize the effect of the listening position adjustment. n Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction to adjust the balance. The speaker balance can be set separately for the DSP on mode and DSP off mode (page 20).
Error displays (when the optional CD/MD changer is connected)
The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard. Display Cause The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD changer. No disc is inserted in the CD/MD changer. A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.*2 An MD does not play because of some problem.*2
Solution Insert the disc magazine with discs into the CD/MD changer. Insert the discs in the CD/MD changer. Clean or insert the CD correctly. Insert another MD. Play an MD with recorded tracks on it. Press the RESET button of the unit. Close the lid or inserted the MDs properly. Wait until the temperature goes down below 50C (122F).