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Warning if your cars ignition has no ACC position Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 13). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

Table of Contents

Welcome !. 4

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. Adjusting the sound characteristics BAL/FAD/SUB. Customizing the equalizer curve EQ3. Adjusting setup items SET. Using optional equipment. Auxiliary audio equipment. Rotary commander RM-X4S. 14

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. 4 Preparing the card remote commander. 4 Setting the clock. 4 Detaching the front panel. 5 Attaching the front panel. 5
Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit. 6 Card remote commander RM-X151. 6 Searching for a track Quick-BrowZer. 8

Additional Information

Precautions. Notes on discs. About USB devices. Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files (CD-R/RW or Mass Storage Class). About MP3 files. About WMA files. About AAC files. About ATRAC files. Maintenance. Removing the unit. Specifications. Troubleshooting. Error displays/Messages. 20
Display items. 9 Repeat and shuffle play. 9
Storing and receiving stations. 9 Storing automatically BTM. 9 Storing manually. 9 Receiving the stored stations. 9 Tuning automatically. 9 RDS. 10 Overview. 10 Setting AF and TA. 10 Selecting PTY. 11 Setting CT. 11

USB devices

USB device playback. 11 Display items. 11 Listening to music on a Mass Storage Class type audio device. 12 Listening to music on a Walkman (ATRAC Audio Device). 12

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions. CD playback You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files (page 16)).

Type of discs CD-DA Label on the disc
Getting Started 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. Detach the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.
RESET button Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.

MP3 WMA AAC

Radio reception You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW). BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects strong signal stations and stores them. RDS services You can use FM station with Radio Data System (RDS). Search function Quick-BrowZer: You can quickly and easily search for a track in the CD and USB device connected to this unit (page 8). Sound adjustment EQ3 stage2: You can choose any one of 7 preset equalizer curves. Digital Music Plus (DM+): Improves digitally compressed sound such as MP3. Optional device operation USB device: A Mass Storage Class USB device or Walkman (ATRAC Audio Device) can be connected to the front USB terminal. For details on usable devices, please refer to About USB devices (page 16) or the Sony support website (page 21). Auxiliary equipment connection An AUX input jack on the front of the unit allows connection of a portable audio device.
Preparing the card remote commander
Before using the card remote commander for the first time, remove the insulation film.
Tip For how to replace the battery, see Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander on page 17.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.
Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. Press the select button repeatedly until CLOCK-ADJ appears. Press (SEEK) +. The hour indication flashes. Rotate the control dial to set the hour and minute. To move the digital indication, press (SEEK) /+. Press the select button. The setup is complete and the clock starts.
To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press (DSPL) again to return to the previous display.
Tip You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 11).
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.
Press (OFF). The unit is turned off. Press , then pull it off towards you.
Notes Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and 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. Do not detach the front panel during playback of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.
Attaching the front panel

Engage part A of the front panel with part B of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it clicks.
Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

Main unit

BROWSE SEEK

PUSH ENTER / SELECT

SOURCE
PTY ALBUM REP SHUF DM PAUSE SCRL

AF / TA

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This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages. For USB device operation, see USB devices on page 11. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit. A OFF button To power off; stop the source. B (BROWSE) button page 8 To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.
C Control dial/select button page 8, 12 To adjust volume/select search category (rotate); select setup items (press and rotate). D SOURCE button To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ USB/AUX). E Disc slot Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts. F Display window G USB terminal page 11 To connect to the USB device. H Z (eject) button To eject the disc. I J (front panel release) button page 5 (BACK) button page 8 To return to the previous display.
K Receptor for the card remote commander
L SEEK /+ buttons CD/USB: To skip tracks (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); reverse/fastforward a track (press and hold). Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold). M MODE button page 9 To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW); select the play mode of ATRAC Audio Device. N EQ3 (equalizer) button page 12 To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF). O AF (Alternative Frequencies)/ TA (Traffic Announcement)/ PTY (Program Type) button page 10, 11 To set AF and TA (press); select PTY (press and hold) in RDS. P RESET button (located behind the front panel) page 4 Q Number buttons CD/USB: (1)/(2): ALBUM /+ To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold). (3): REP page 9 (4): SHUF page 9 (5): DM+ page 4 To activate the DM+ function, set DM+-ON. To cancel, set DM+OFF. (6): PAUSE To pause playback. To cancel, press again. Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). R DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button page 9 To change display items (press); scroll the display item (press and hold). S AUX input jack page 13 To connect a portable audio device.

To return to the previous display

Press Press

To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode
Notes When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/shuffle setting is canceled. Depending on the USB device, display items may not appear correctly. Depending on the USB device, no sound may output during the Quick-BrowZer mode.

Display items

Radio Storing and receiving stations

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically BTM
A Source B Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/ artist name, Album number*, Album name, Track name, Text information, Clock
* Album number is displayed only when the album is changed.
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until TUNER appears. To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW. Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. Press the select button repeatedly until BTM appears. Press (SEEK) +. The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
To change display items B, press (DSPL).
Tip Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recording format and settings. For details on MP3/ WMA/AAC, see page 16.

Repeat and shuffle play

During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

To play

Storing manually

Select

TRACK ALBUM* SHUF ALBUM* SHUF DISC
track repeatedly. album repeatedly. album in random order. disc in random order. OFF
While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until MEM appears.
Note If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be replaced. Tip When a RDS station is stored, the AF/TA setting is also stored (page 10).
* When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.
To return to normal play mode, select or SHUF OFF.
Receiving the stored stations
Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to (6)).

Tuning automatically

Select the band, then press (SEEK) /+ to search for the station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received.
Tip If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold (SEEK) /+ to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) /+ repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

Tip Displayed items will differ, depending on the recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/WMA/AAC/ ATRAC, see page 16. Note The display differs depending on the Mass Storage Class type USB device, and ATRAC Audio Device.
Set CT-ON in setup (page 13).
Notes The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received. There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time.
Listening to music on a Mass Storage Class type audio device
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Other functions Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the sound characteristics BAL/FAD/SUB
You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer volume.
TRACK ALBUM SHUF ALBUM SHUF DEVICE
track repeatedly. album repeatedly. album in random order. device in random order. OFF
Press the select button repeatedly until BAL, FAD or SUB appears. The item changes as follows: LOW*1 t MID*1 t HI*1 t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume)*2 t AUX*3
*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 12). *2 When the audio output is set to SUB (page 13). ATT is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 21 steps. *3 When AUX source is activated (page 13).
Listening to music on a Walkman (ATRAC Audio Device)
During playback, press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. The item changes as follows: ALBUM t TRACK t GENRE t PLAYLIST t ARTIST
Rotate the control dial to adjust the selected item. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.
Customizing the equalizer curve EQ3
CUSTOM of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.
Select a source, then press (EQ3) repeatedly to select CUSTOM. Press the select button repeatedly until LOW, MID or HI appears. Rotate the control dial to adjust the selected item. The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from 10 dB to +10 dB.
TRACK ALBUM ARTIST PLAYLIST GENRE SHUF ALBUM SHUF ARTIST SHUF PLAYLIST SHUF GENRE SHUF DEVICE
track repeatedly. album repeatedly. artist repeatedly. playlist repeatedly. genre repeatedly. album in random order. artist in random order. playlist in random order. genre in random order. device in random order. OFF

To return to normal play mode, select or SHUF OFF.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold the select button before the setting is complete. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.
Tip Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
Adjusting setup items SET
Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. Press the select button repeatedly until the desired item appears. Rotate the control dial to select the setting (example ON or OFF). Press and hold the select button. The setup is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.
Note Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting.
The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): z indicates the default settings. CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4) CT (Clock Time) To set CT-ON or CT-OFF (z) (page 10, 11). BEEP To set BEEP-ON (z) or BEEP-OFF. AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio) To turn the AUX source display AUX-A-ON (z) or AUX-A-OFF (page 13). A.OFF (Auto Off) To shut off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off. A.OFF-NO (z), A.OFF-30S (Seconds), A.OFF-30M (Minutes) or A.OFF-60M (Minutes). SUB/REAR*1 To switch the audio output. SUB-OUT (z): to output to a subwoofer. REAR-OUT: to output to a power amplifier. DEMO (Demonstration) To set DEMO-ON (z) or DEMO-OFF. DIM (Dimmer) To change the brightness of the display. DIM-ON: to dim the display. DIM-OFF (z): to deactivate the dimmer. M.DSPL (Motion Display) To select the Motion Display mode. M.DSPL-SA (z): to show moving patterns and spectrum analyzer. M.DSPL-OFF: to deactivate the Motion Display. A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/album/track is changed. A.SCRL-ON (z): to scroll. A.SCRL-OFF: to not scroll.
LOCAL (Local Seek Mode) LOCAL-ON : to only tune into stations with stronger signals. LOCAL-OFF (z): to tune normal reception. MONO*2 (Monaural Mode) To improve poor FM reception, select monaural reception mode. MONO-ON : to hear stereo broadcast in monaural. MONO-OFF (z): to hear stereo broadcast in stereo. REG*2 (Regional) To set REG-ON (z) or REG-OFF (page 10). LPF*3 (Low Pass Filter) To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: LPF OFF (z), LPF125Hz or LPF 78Hz. LOUD (Loudness) To allow you to listen clearly at low volume levels. LOUD-ON : to reinforce bass and treble. LOUD-OFF (z): to not reinforce bass and treble. BTM (page 9)

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When FM is received. *3 When the audio output is set to SUB.

Using optional equipment

Auxiliary audio equipment
By connecting an optional portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit and then simply selecting the source, you can listen on your car speakers. The volume level is adjustable for any difference between the unit and the portable audio device. Follow the procedure below: continue to next page t
Connecting the portable audio device
1 Turn off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 3 Connect to the unit.

Location of controls

The corresponding buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

ATT SEL PRESET/ DISC

DSPL VOL SEEK/AMS OFF
The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the unit. ATT (attenuate) button To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again. SEL (select) button The same as the select button on the unit. During the Quick-BrowZer mode, (SEL) (select) is inactive. PRESET/DISC control CD/USB: The same as (1)/(2) (ALBUM /+) on the unit (push in and rotate). Radio: To receive stored stations (push in and rotate). VOL (volume) control The same as the control dial on the unit (rotate). SEEK/AMS control The same as (SEEK) /+ on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold). DSPL (display) button To change display items.
Connecting cord* (not supplied) * Be sure to use a straight type plug.

Adjust the volume level

Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected audio device before playback. 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until AUX appears. AUX FRONT IN appears. 3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume. 4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 5 Press the select button repeatedly until AUX appears, and rotate the control dial to adjust the input level (8 dB to +18 dB).
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of the controls is factoryset as shown below.

To increase

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 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. 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.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
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 1/4 in) CDs. This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

About USB devices

Mass Storage Class and ATRAC Audio Device type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used. However, this unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB HUB. For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the Sony support website (page 21). Corresponding codec is different according to device type. Mass Storage Class: MP3/WMA/AAC ATRAC Audio Device: ATRAC/MP3/WMA/ AAC DRM (Digital Rights Management) files other than ATRAC may not be played. The maximum number of displayable data is as follows. Mass Storage Class: folders (albums): 128, files (tracks) per folder: 500 ATRAC Audio Device: ATRAC/MP3/WMA/AAC albums/artists/playlists/genres: 65,535, tracks: 65,535
Notes When using a cable, use the one supplied with the USB device to connect. Do not use a USB device that is so large or heavy it may interfere with driving operations. Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as malfunction may result. It may take time for playback to begin, depending on the amount of recorded data. Backup of data in a USB device is recommended.

When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file extension.mp3 to the file name. During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.
Note If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps, sound may be intermittent.

About WMA files

WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/22* of its original size. WMA tag is 63 characters. When naming a WMA file, be sure to add the file extension.wma to the file name. During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (variable bit rate) WMA file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.
* only for 64 kbps Note Playback of the following WMA files is not supported. lossless compression

About AAC files

AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/11* of its original size. AAC tag is 126 characters. When naming an AAC file, be sure to add the file extension.m4a to the file name. During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (variable bit rate) AAC file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.
* only for 128 kbps Note Playback of the following AAC files is not supported. lossless compression copyright-protected
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files (CD-R/RW or Mass Storage Class)
MP3/WMA/AAC Folder (album) MP3/WMA/ AAC file (track)

About ATRAC files

ATRAC3plus format
ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size. ATRAC3plus, which is an extended format of ATRAC3, compresses the audio CD data to approximately 1/20 of its original size. The unit accepts both ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format. The characters for text information written by SonicStage are displayed. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

About MP3 files

MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size. ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and 1.1), or 63/126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4).

Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander
Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be 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.

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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 5) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

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.
Notes on the 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.

Removing the unit

Remove the protection collar. 1 Detach the front panel (page 5). 2 Engage the release keys together with the protection collar.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

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.
Orient the release keys as shown.
3 Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar.

Fuse (10 A)

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Remove the unit. 1 Insert both release keys simultaneously until they click.

Hook facing inwards.

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

General

Output: Audio outputs terminal (sub/rear switchable) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: Remote controller input terminal Telephone ATT control terminal Antenna (aerial) input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) Tone controls: Low: 10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Mid: 10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD) High: 10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD) Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative ground (earth)) Dimensions: Approx. 179 mm (7 1/7 1/8 in) (w/h/d) Mounting dimensions: Approx. 162 mm (7 1/1/1/2 in) (w/h/d) Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz) Supplied accessories: Card remote commander: RM-X151 Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Optional accessory: Rotary commander: RM-X4S
2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency response: 10 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

Tuner section

Tuning range: 87.5 108.0 MHz Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio: 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
Tuning range: MW: 531 1,602 kHz LW: kHz Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: MW: 30 V, LW: 40 V

USB Player section

Interface: USB (Full-speed) Maximum current: 500mA
Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device (WM-DRM) to protect the integrity of their content (Secure Content) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (WM-DRM Software). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (Secure Content Owners) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Softwares right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Softwares ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets. Packaging cushions are made from paper.
No beep sound. The beep sound is canceled (page 13). An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier. The contents of the memory have been erased. The RESET button has been pressed. t Store again into the memory. The power supply lead or battery has been disconnected. The power supply lead is not connected properly. Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes noise when the position of the ignition is switched. The leads are not matched correctly with the cars accessory power connector. During playback or reception, demonstration mode starts. If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with DEMO-ON set, demonstration mode starts. t Set DEMO-OFF (page 13). The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window. The dimmer is set DIM-ON (page 13). The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF). t Press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display appears. The connectors are dirty (page 17). The Auto Off function does not operate. The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates after turning off the unit. t Turn off the unit. Card remote commander operation is not possible. Make sure the insulation film has been removed (page 4).

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 playback

The disc cannot be loaded. Another disc is already loaded. The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way. The disc does not playback. Defective or dirty disc. The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 15). MP3/WMA/AAC files cannot be played back. The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA/AAC format and version (page 16). MP3/WMA/AAC files take longer to play back than others. The following discs take a longer time to start playback. a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure. a disc recorded in Multi Session. a disc to which data can be added.
No power is being supplied to the unit. Check the connection. If everything is in order, check the fuse. If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the remote commander. t Turn on the unit. The power antenna (aerial) does not extend. The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box. No sound. The volume is too low. The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead) is activated. The position of the fader control FAD is not set for a 2-speaker system.

The display items do not scroll. For discs with very many characters, those may not scroll. A.SCRL is set to OFF. t Set A.SCRL-ON (page 13). t Press and hold (DSPL) (SCRL). The sound skips. Installation is not correct. t Install the unit at an angle of less than 45 in a sturdy part of the car. Defective or dirty disc. The operation buttons do not function. The disc will not eject. Press the RESET button (page 4).
PTY displays - - - - - - - -. The current station is not an RDS station. RDS data has not been received. The station does not specify the program type.

USB playback

You cannot play back items via a USB HUB. This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB HUB. Cannot play back items. A USB device does not work. t Reconnect it. The USB device takes longer to play back. The USB device contains files with a complicated tree structure. A beep sounds. During playback, the USB device has been disconnected. t Before disconnecting a USB device, make sure to stop playback first for data protection. The sound is intermittent. The sound may be intermittent at a high-bit-rate of more than 320 kbps.

Radio reception

The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises. Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a cars antenna (aerial) booster (only when your car has built-in FM/MW/LW antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass). Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial). The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up. t Check the connection of the power antenna (aerial) control lead. Check the frequency. Preset tuning is not possible. Store the correct frequency in the memory. The broadcast signal is too weak. Automatic tuning is not possible. Setting of the local seek mode is not correct. t Tuning stops too frequently: Set LOCAL-ON (page 13). t Tuning does not stop at a station: Set MONO-ON (page 13). The broadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning. During FM reception, the ST indication flashes. Tune in the frequency accurately. The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set MONO-ON (page 13). An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural. The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Set MONO-OFF (page 13).

Error displays/Messages

CHECKING The unit is confirming the connection of a USB device. t Wait until confirming the connection is finished. ERROR The disc is dirty or inserted upside down. t Clean or insert the disc correctly. A blank disc has been inserted. The disc cannot play due to a problem. t Insert another disc. USB device was not automatically recognized. t Reconnect it again. Press Z to remove the disc. FAILURE The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. t See the installation/connections manual of this model to check the connection. HUB NO SUPRT USB HUB is not supported on this unit. L. SEEK +/ The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning. NO AF There is no alternative frequency for the current station. t Press (SEEK) /+ while the program service name is flashing. The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Program Identification) data (PI SEEK appears). NO DEV (No Device) (SOURCE) is selected without a USB device connected. A USB device or a USB cable has been disconnected during playback. t Be sure to connect a USB device and USB cable.