CDX-GT620IP Sony AM/FM/CD/iPod Receiver Product Information Guide

Features:

MP3/WMA /AAC Playback Supplied wireless card remote iPod Direct Control Front+Rear/Sub Switchable Front Panel Aux In iPod Shuffle (Album, Artist, Playlist, All) Detachable Faceplate Title Scroll (Auto) MP3 ID3Tag Indication (Title/Artist/Album) 18FM & 12AM presets BTM (Best Tuning Memory) EQ3 Stage 2 Blue 13 segment LCD display Low/Mid/High Adjustments 52W x 4 High Power

Specifications

Parts & Accessories
Output Power: 52Watts x 4 High Power Description Part Number Weight: 2lbs. 10oz Remote (RM-X151) 1-479-077-13 Dimensions: 178 x 50 x 179mm Power Speaker Harness 1-776-207-72 Max Power Output: 52W x 4 @4 ohms Collar 3-209-713-01 Mounting sleeve X-2179-431-1 Speaker Impedance: 4-8 ohms Removal Key (2 req.) 3-246-471-01 Size: Single Din Owners Manual 2-548-539-11 Power Requirements: 12V DC

Accessories:

This model replaces CDX-GTR610Ui

3-285-539-11 (1)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player
Operating Instructions Mode demploi

Owners Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 12. Pour annuler laffichage de dmonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous la page 13.

CDX-GT620IP CDX-GT62IPW

2008 Sony Corporation
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Warning if your cars ignition has no ACC position Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 12). 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.

Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. For the state of california, USA only
Perchlorate Material special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Table of Contents

Welcome !. 4

Additional Information

Precautions. Notes on discs. Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files (CD-R/RW). About MP3 files. About WMA files. About AAC files. About iPod. Maintenance. Removing the unit. Specifications. Troubleshooting. Error displays/Messages. 19 20

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 Inserting the disc in the unit. 5 Ejecting the disc. 5
Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit. 6 Card remote commander RM-X151. 6 Searching for a track Quick-BrowZer. 8
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
Playing back iPod. 10 Playing tracks. 10 Display items. 10 Setting the play mode. 11 Repeat and shuffle play. 11

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. 11 Adjusting the sound characteristics. 11 Customizing the equalizer curve EQ3. 12 Adjusting setup items SET. 12 Using optional equipment. 13 Auxiliary audio equipment. 13 Rotary commander RM-X4S. 14

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

Preparing the card remote commander
Radio reception You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2). BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects strong signal stations and stores them. Search function Quick-BrowZer: You can quickly and easily search for a track in a CD, or iPod connected to this unit (page 8). Sound adjustment EQ3 stage2: You can choose any one of 7 preset equalizer curves. DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer): Creates a more ambient sound field, using virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the sound of speakers, even if they are installed low in the door. iPod operation iPod connection can be made by the dock connector cable on the rear of the unit. Auxiliary equipment connection An AUX input jack on the front of the unit allows connection of a portable audio device. 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 12-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.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.
Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.
Inserting the disc in the unit
Press (OPEN). Insert the disc (label side up).

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 (OPEN). The front panel is flipped down. Slide the front panel to the right, then gently pull out the left end of the front panel.

Close the front panel. Playback starts automatically.

Ejecting the disc

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.
Press (OPEN). Press Z. The disc is ejected. Close the front panel.
Attaching the front panel
Place the 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 disc) to operate the unit.

Main unit

BROWSE

SOURCE

PUSH ENTER / SELECT

Front panel removed

Card remote commander RM-X151

wa ws qa wd

This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages. For iPod operation, see iPod on page 10. 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, 11 To adjust volume (rotate); select items (press and rotate). D SOURCE button To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ iPod/AUX). E Display window
F AUX input jack page 13 To connect a portable audio device. G OPEN button page 5 H (BACK) button page 8 To return to the previous display.
The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. Remove the insulation film before use (page 4). qk < (.)/, (>) buttons To control CD/radio/iPod, the same as (SEEK) /+ on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by < ,. ql DSPL (display) button To change display items. w; VOL (volume) +/ button To adjust volume. wa ATT (attenuate) button To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again. ws SEL (select) button The same as the select button on the unit. During the Quick-BrowZer mode, (SEL) (select) is inactive. wd M (+)/m () buttons To control CD/iPod, the same as (1)/(2) (ALBUM /+) on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by M m. wf SCRL (scroll) button To scroll the display item. wg Number buttons To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).
Note If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

I Receptor for the card remote commander J SEEK /+ buttons CD/iPod: 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). K MODE button page 9, 10 To select the radio band (FM/AM); select the play mode of iPod. L BTM button page 9 To start the BTM function. M Number buttons CD/iPod: (1)/(2): ALBUM /+ To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold). (3): REP page 9, 11 (4): SHUF page 9, 11 (6): PAUSE To pause playback. To cancel, press again. Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). N DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button page 9, 10 To change display items (press); scroll the display item (press and hold). O RESET button page 4 P Z (eject) button page 5 To eject the disc. Q Disc slot page 5 To insert the disc.
Searching for a track Quick-BrowZer
You can search for a track in a CD or iPod easily by category.
(BROWSE): To enter/exit the Quick-BrowZer mode.

SEEK SEEK

Control dial: To select the item (rotate); confirm the item (press).
(BACK): To return to the previous display.
Press (BROWSE). The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears. Display items differ, depending on the type of iPod or disc.
Rotate the control dial to select the desired search category, then press it to confirm.
Repeat step 2 until the desired track is selected. Playback starts. (BACK). (BROWSE).
To return to the previous display

Press Press

To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode
Note When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/shuffle setting is canceled.

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, AM1 or AM2. Press and hold (BTM) until BTM flashes. 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.

Storing manually

Repeat and shuffle play
While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until MEM appears.
During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playlists and artists

To Press

Press the select button repeatedly until the desired item appears. 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.

Skip Skip continuously

(1)/(2) (ALBUM /+) [press once for each] (1)/(2) (ALBUM /+) [hold to desired point]
The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): z indicates the default settings. EQ3 To select an equalizer type: XPLOD (z), VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF. DSO*1 To select the DSO mode: 1, 2 (z), 3 or OFF. The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect. LOW*2, MID*2, HI*2 (page 12) To customize the equalizer curve. BAL (Balance) To adjust the balance between the right and left speakers: RIGHT-10 CENTER (z) LEFT-10 FAD (Fader) To adjust the balance between the front and rear speakers: FRONT-10 CENTER (z) REAR-10 SUB*3 (Subwoofer volume) To adjust the subwoofer volume: +10 dB 0 dB (z) 10 dB (ATT is displayed at the lowest setting.) AUX*4 (AUX level) To adjust the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment. This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources (page 13). Adjustable level: +18 dB 0 dB (z) 8 dB
*1 When tuner is selected as the source, the default setting is OFF. *2 When EQ3 is activated. *3 When the audio output is set to SUB-OUT (page 12). *4 When AUX source is activated.
TRACK ALBUM PODCAST ARTIST PLAYLIST GENRE SHUF ALBUM SHUF ARTIST SHUF PLAYLIST SHUF GENRE SHUF DEVICE
track repeatedly. album repeatedly. podcast 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.
Note If (4)(SHUF) is pressed during podcast playback, only the first content will playback.
Customizing the equalizer curve EQ3
CUSTOM of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.
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.
Select a source, then press the select button repeatedly to select EQ3. Rotate the control dial 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.

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. Repeat steps 3 and 4 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.
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4) 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. DIMMER To change the brightness of the display. DIMMER-AT (z): to dim the display automatically when you turn lights on. DIMMER-OFF: to deactivate the dimmer. DIMMER-ON: to dim the display. CONTRAST To adjust the contrast of the display. The contrast level is adjustable in 7 steps. ILLUMI (Illumination) To change the illumination color: ILLUMI-1 (z) or ILLUMI-2.
M.DSPL (Motion Display) To select the Motion Display mode. M.DSPL-SA (z): to show moving patterns and spectrum analyzer. M.DSPL-ON: to show moving patterns. 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. 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)

Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs
Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this unit. You cannot play a CD-R/a CD-RW that is not finalized. The unit is compatible with the ISO 9660 level 1/ level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in the expansion format, and Multi Session. The maximum number of: folders (albums): 150 (including root and empty folders). files (tracks) and folders contained in a disc: 300 (if a folder/file names contain many characters, this number may become less than 300). displayable characters for a folder/file name is 32 (Joliet), or 64 (Romeo). When the disc is recorded in Multi Session, only the first track of the first session format is recognized and played (any other format is skipped). The priority of the format is CD-DA and MP3/WMA/AAC. When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of the first session is played. When the first track is not a CD-DA, the MP3/ WMA/AAC session is played. If the disc has no data in any of these formats, NO MUSIC is displayed.

Moisture condensation

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

Notes on discs

To keep 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.
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files (CD-R/RW)
MP3/WMA/AAC Folder (album) MP3/WMA/ AAC file (track)

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

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). 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 iPod

This unit can be used with the dock connector type iPod, iPod photo, iPod mini and iPod nano with the following software versions. All other versions earlier than listed are not guaranteed. Fourth-generation iPod: Ver.3.1.1 Fifth-generation iPod: Ver.1.2.1 iPod photo: Ver.1.2.1 iPod mini: Ver.1.4.1 First-generation iPod nano: Ver.1.3.1 Second-generation iPod nano: Ver.1.1.3 iPod classic: Ver.1.0PC Third-generation iPod nano: Ver.1.0PC iPod touch: Ver.1.1.1 (Video function of fifth-generation iPod, iPod classic, third-generation iPod nano, photo function of iPod photo, and functions other than for music of iPod touch are not supported.) For customers in USA, please visit the following site for further information: http://www.xplodsony.com If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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 copyright-protected

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.

+ side up

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.

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.

Fuse (10 A)

Removing the unit
Remove the protection collar. 1 Detach the front panel (page 5). 2 Pinch both edges of the protection collar, then pull it out.

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. CEA2006 Standard Power Output: 17 Watts RMS 4 at 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 82 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency response: 10 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

Tuner section

Tuning range: 87.5 107.9 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

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

Hook facing inwards.

Tuning range: 530 1,710 kHz Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: 30 V
2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

Power amplifier section

Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance: ohms Maximum power output: 52 W 4 (at 4 ohms)
3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

General

Output: Audio outputs terminal (front, sub/rear switchable) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: Telephone ATT control terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna (aerial) input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) iPod signal input terminal (dock connector) 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. 180 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. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz) Supplied accessories: Card remote commander: RM-X151 Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Optional accessory: Rotary commander: RM-X4S

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.
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. No beep sound. The beep sound is canceled (page 12). 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 12). The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window. The dimmer is set DIMMER-ON (page 12). 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.

Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessory. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.
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.
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.

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Card remote commander operation is not possible. Make sure the insulation film has been removed (page 4). DSO does not function. Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable effect.

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. 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).
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 an iPod. t Wait until confirming the connection is finished. COM ERR (iPod Communication Error) Due to incorrect connection, data did not transfer successfully between the unit and iPod. t Reconnect the iPod and select iPod. 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. iPod 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. L. SEEK +/ The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning. NO INFO Text information is not written in the MP3/WMA/ AAC file. NO IPOD The iPod is not connected. t Connect iPod to dock connector. If NO IPOD appears after connecting the iPod to the dock connector, disconnect the iPod from the dock connector, then reconnect. NO MUSIC The disc/iPod does not contain a music file. t Insert a music CD in this unit. t Connect an iPod with a music file in it.

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/AM 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. When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises. t Set the DSO mode to OFF (page 11).
NO NAME A disc/album/track name is not written in the track. NO SUPRT (iPod Not Support) Third-generation iPod is connected. iPod connection was interrupted for over 30 seconds during data transfer. 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. READ The unit is reading all track and album information on the disc/iPod. t Wait until reading is complete and playback starts automatically. Depending on the disc/iPod structure, it may take more than a minute. RESET The CD unit/iPod cannot be operated due to a problem. t Press the RESET button (page 4). or During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further. The character cannot be displayed with the unit.