* Warning when installing in a car without an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch After turning off the ignition, be sure to press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears. Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.

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.

Notes on discs

To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface. Handle the disc by its edge. Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use. Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

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. 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.
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or discs.
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.

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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.

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. Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

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.
RESET button Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.
These marks denote that a disc is not for audio use.
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/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.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen.
Attaching the front panel
Place hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a CD) to operate the unit.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. If you connect an optional amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.
Press (OFF)*. CD/MD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on).
* If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing (OFF) until the display disappears to avoid car battery drain.
Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel to the right, and gently pull out the left end of the front panel.
Notes If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged. Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and its display window. Do not subject the front panel to heat/high temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray. Tip When carrying the front panel with you, use the supplied front panel case. Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08
In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you can also control external CD (MP3 playable CD)/ MD units. If you connect optional MP3 playable CD units (eg., MP3 CD changer), you can play MP3 files; compressed audio files (tracks) with quality of sound.
Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until Clock Adjust appears.
1 Press (ENTER). The hour indication flashes. 2 Press M or m to set the hour. 3 Press ,. The minute indication flashes. 4 Press M or m to set the minute.

Playing a disc

(With this unit)
Press (OPEN) on the unit and insert the disc (labeled side up).

Press (ENTER).

The clock starts. After the clock setting is complete, the display returns to normal play mode.
Tip When Clock mode is set to on, the time is displayed (page 21).
Close the front panel. Playback starts automatically.
If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until CD appears to start playback.
Stop playback Eject the disc Skip tracks Automatic Music Sensor Fast-forward/ reverse Manual Search
(OFF) (OPEN) then Z on the unit (SEEK) (</,) [once for each track] (SEEK) (</,) [hold to desired point]
Cautions when connecting MGS-X1 and MD unit(s) This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit. When you want to play MGS-X1, press (SOURCE) to select MS or MD. When MS appears in the source display, MGS-X1 starts to play. When MD appears in the source display, press (MODE) to select MS, to start playback. When you want to play an MD unit, press (SOURCE) to select MD or MS. If your desired MD unit appears in the source display, it starts to play. If MS or another MD unit appears in the source display, press (MODE) to select your desired MD unit, to start playback. Notes when connecting MP3 playable CD unit(s) If a disc with no MP3 files (tracks) is inserted, NO Music appears in the display and playback of the next disc starts. Before playing a track, this unit reads all track and album information on the disc. Depending on the track structure, it may take more than a minute before playback begins. During this time, Read is displayed. Play will automatically start when reading is complete. Note With an optional unit connected, playback of the same source will continue on to the optional CD/MD unit.
To skip tracks continuously, press < or ,, then press again within about 1 second and hold.
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.
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD or MD (MS*1). Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired unit appears. Playback starts.
(DISC) (M/m) [once for each disc]
Skip albums*2 (DISC) (M/m) Album selection [hold to desired point]
*1 MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1 *2 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

Display items

When the disc/album/track changes, any prerecorded title*1 of the new disc/album/track is automatically displayed. (If the A.Scroll (Auto Scroll) function is set to on, names exceeding 12 characters will be scrolled (page 21).)

Displayable items

Notes Some characters cannot be displayed. Characters and signs which cannot be displayed appear as s. 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. Tip When the A.Scroll (Auto Scroll) function is set to off, and the disc/album/track is changed, the disc/album/ track name or ID3 tag does not scroll.
Disc name*1/artist name*2 Album name*3 Track name*1*3 ID3 tag*3
MP3*4/MDLP display*5 MP3: MP3 playback LP2: LP2 playback LP4: LP4 playback

Source Clock

Disc number/ Album number*4

Track number

Elapsed playing time

Switch display item

(DSPL)
Scroll display item (SCRL) on the unit
*1 When pressing (DSPL), NO Disc Name or NO Track Name indicates that there is no Disc Memo (page 14) or prerecorded name to display. *2 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name. *3 Only for MP3 files. Only track name/artist name/album name in ID3 tag is displayed. When pressing (DSPL), NO ID3 Tag indicates that there is no ID3 tag to display. *4 Available only when an optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played. *5 Available only when an optional MD unit with the MDLP function is connected, and an MDLP disc is played.
Playing tracks repeatedly

Repeat Play

You can select: REP-Track to repeat the current track. REP-Album*1 to repeat the tracks in the current album. REP-Disc*2 to repeat the tracks in the current disc.
*1 Available only when an optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played. *2 Available only when one or more optional CD/MD units are connected.
Playing tracks in random order

Shuffle Play

You can select: SHUF-Album*1 to play the tracks in the current album in random order. SHUF-Disc to play the tracks in the current disc in random order. SHUF-Changer*2 to play the tracks in the current optional CD (MD) changer in random order. SHUF-All*3 to play all the tracks in all the connected CD (MD) units (including this unit) in random order.
*1 Available only when an optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played. *2 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD) changers are connected. *3 Available only when one or more optional CD units, or two or more optional MD units are connected.
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.
During playback, press (2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display. Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play mode, select SHUFoff.

Note SHUF-All will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD units.

Labeling a CD

Disc Memo (When connecting a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function)
You can label each disc with a custom name (Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name (page 15).
Start playing the disc you want to label in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function. Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until Name Edit appears. Press (ENTER).
Tips Simply overwrite or enter to correct or erase a character. There is another way to start labeling a CD: Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation by pressing (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds instead of step 5. You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM FILE function if that unit is connected along with a CD unit that has the function. The Disc Memo will be stored in the memory of the CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function.

Viewing the Disc Memo

As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes priority over any original CD TEXT information.
(DSPL) during CD/CD TEXT disc playback
Enter the characters. 1 Press M*1 repeatedly to select the desired character.
Tip To find out about other items that can be displayed, see page 12.

Erasing the Disc Memo

A t B t C. t 0 t 1 t 2. t + tt. t *2 t A
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. 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 play mode.
*1 For reverse order, press m. *2 (blank space)
2 Press , after locating the desired character.
If you press <, you can move back to the left. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire name.
Press (ENTER). The unit returns to normal 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, NO Data appears and the unit returns to normal play mode in step 4 or 6.

Locating a disc by name

List-up (When connecting a CD unit with the CD TEXT/CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit)
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 14) 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.

The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).
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.
During playback, press (LIST) (CAT). The name assigned to the current disc appears in the display.
Press M or m repeatedly until you find the desired disc. Press (ENTER) to play the disc.
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until BTM appears. Press (ENTER). The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Note Some letters cannot be displayed (exception: the letters stored by Disc Memo).
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.
Receiving the stored stations
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on which the desired station is stored.
Storing only the desired stations
You can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen number button.
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Press < or , to tune in the station that you want to store. Press the desired number button ((1) to (6)) for 2 seconds until Memory appears. The number button indication appears in the display.
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 < or , 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. For details, see Changing the sound and display settings on page 21. 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).
Note If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be erased.
If FM stereo reception is poor
Select monaural reception mode For details, see Changing the sound and display settings on page 21. 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. For details, see Changing the sound and display settings on page 21. Note that some interference may occur in this setting. If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to OFF (page 23).

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.

Erasing the station name

During radio reception, press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until Name Delete appears. Press (ENTER). Press M or m repeatedly to select the station whose name you want to erase. Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 3 to 4 if you want to erase other names. Press (MENU) twice. The unit returns to normal radio reception mode.
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 have already erased all of the station names, NO Data appears and the unit returns to normal play mode in step 2 or 4.
If you press <, you can move back to the left.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire name.
Press (ENTER). The unit returns to normal radio reception mode.

Display

Clock (Clock Information) to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (on). A.IMG (Auto Image) (page 24) to step through the display images of one or all display modes. Demo (Demonstration) to turn the demonstration display on or off. Select on to activate demonstration display. Select off to deactivate the demonstration mode. Info (Display Information) to display the display items (depending on the source, etc.) at the bottom of the display while a display image is displayed: Select on to display the display items, and by pressing (DSPL), the display item will change. Select off to not display any display items. 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. A.Scroll (Auto Scroll) Select on to scroll automatically displayed names exceeding 12 characters. When the Auto scroll function is set to off and the disc/album/track is changed, the disc/album/track name or ID3 tag does not scroll.
Press (MENU). Press M or m repeatedly until the desired item appears. Press < or , to select the desired setting (Example: on or off). Press (ENTER). After the mode setting is complete, the display returns to normal play 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.
Setting the equalizer (EQ7)
You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types (Xplod, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEWAGE, 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.
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:
62Hz y 157Hz y 396Hz y 1.0kHz y 2.5kHz y 6.3kHz y 16kHz

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. When you connect a Sony portable device and CD/ MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN selector.
Press (SOURCE) to select a desired source. Press (MENU). Press M or m repeatedly until A.IMG appears.
Selecting auxiliary equipment
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select AUX.
Press < or , repeatedly to select the desired setting. Press (ENTER).
To cancel Auto Image mode, select A.IMG-off.
Tips During Auto Image mode, if you press (IMAGE), the display image will change. After a few seconds of releasing (IMAGE), this unit returns to the former Auto Image setting. If you set Info mode to off, no display items will appear (page 21).
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 source display
Press (OFF). CD playback or radio reception stops. Press (MENU). Press M or m repeatedly until AUX-Aon 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.

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 9) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

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

Main unit
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.
Back of the front panel Notes For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch. Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device.

Removing the unit

Remove the protection collar. 1 Detach the front panel (page 9). 2 Engage the release keys together with the protection collar.
Orient the release key correctly.
3 Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar.
Remove the unit. 1 Insert both release keys together until they click.

Face the hook inwards.

2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
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 120 dB 10 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit Tone controls Loudness Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensions Mass Supplied accessories 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. 178 mm (71/71/8 in) (w/h/d) Approx. 161 mm (71/4 21/8 63/8 in) (w/h/d) Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1) Card remote commander RM-X118A 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 CD changer (6 discs) CDX-T69 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-66XLP XM Satellite Radio Receiver XT-XM1 Source selector XA-C30 AUX-IN Selector XA-300

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 9 dBf 75 dB at 400 kHz 67 dB (stereo), 69 dB (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0.5 % (stereo), 0.3 % (mono) Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 15,000 Hz

Optional accessories

Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity 530 1,710 kHz External antenna connector 10.7 MHz/450 kHz 30 V Optional equipment

Power amplifier section

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

General

Outputs Audio output terminals (front/rear) Subwoofer output terminal (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 Remote controller input terminal Antenna input terminal
Note This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Inputs

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. You tried to play back MP3 files with an optional CD unit which is incompatible with MP3. t Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible CD unit, such as the CDX-757MX.
The contents of the memory have been erased.
Defective MD or dirty CD. CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized. You tried to play back 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.

Press the RESET button.

The sound skips from vibration.
The RESET button has been pressed. t Store again into the memory. The power lead or battery has been disconnected. The power connecting lead is not connected properly.

No beep sound.

The unit is installed at an angle of more than 45. The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

The sound skips.

Dirty or defective disc.
The beep sound is canceled (page 21). An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier.
The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window.
The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF). t Press and hold (OFF) again until the display appears. Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. For details, see Cleaning the connectors on page 25.
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.
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.

Radio reception

Preset tuning is not possible.
Failure*3 (Illuminates until any button is pressed.)
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 connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. t See the installation guide manual of this model to check the connection.
FAILURE*3 (Illuminates for about 1 second.)
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 23).
Automatic tuning is not possible.
When the XM tuner is connected, storing an XM radio channel into a preset failed. t Be sure to receive the channel that you want to store, then try it again.

High Temp

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 local seek mode is set to on. t Set the local seek mode to off (page 21). The broadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning.
The ST indication flashes.
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD unit. t Insert the magazine in the CD unit.

NO Music*2

Tune in the frequency accurately. The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set to the monaural reception mode (page 21).
A program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.
A CD which is not a music file is inserted in the MP3 playable CD unit. t Insert a music CD in the MP3 playable CD unit.

Offset

There may be an internal malfunction. t Check the connection. If the error indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Push Reset

The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Cancel monaural reception mode (page 21).
Interference occurs during FM reception.
The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem. t Press the RESET button on the unit.
*1 When the CD/MD changer is connected to the unit, the disc number of the CD or MD appears in the display. *2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display. *3 Failure (small case) and FAILURE (upper case) are different messages.
The wide mode is selected. t Set the IF mode to IF-Auto (page 21).

Error displays/Messages

Error displays
(For this unit and optional CD/MD changers)
The following indications will flash for about 5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.

Blank*1

If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Messages

Local Seek +/
No tracks have been recorded on an MD*2. t Play an MD with recorded tracks on it.

Error*1

The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 16).
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.
You have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

Bienvenido

Gracias por adquirir este reproductor de discos compactos Sony. Disfrutar an ms de sus distintas funciones con: Unidades opcionales de CD/MD (cambiadores y reproductores)*1. Informacin CD TEXT (se muestra al reproducir discos CD TEXT*2). Accesorio controlador suministrado Control remoto de tarjeta RM-X118A Accesorio controlador opcional Mando rotatorio RM-X4S
*1 Esta unidad funciona solamente con productos Sony. *2 Un disco CD TEXT es un CD de audio que incluye informacin como el nombre del disco, el nombre del artista y los nombres de las pistas. Esta informacin est grabada en el disco.