Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.
Inserting the disc in the unit

Open the shutter.

Ejecting the disc
Insert the disc label side up.

Press Z.

Playback starts.

Close the shutter.

The disc is ejected.
Note While inserting or ejecting the disc, do not close the shutter. The disc may be caught and damaged. Tip The disc can be played with the shutter open or closed.

Main unit

DSPL SEL

DSO EQ3

GP/ALBM SOURCE MODE

BBE MP

BTM SENS

Shutter opened

qa qs qd

qg qh qj w;

GP/ALBM SOURCE MODE REP SHUF BBE MP PAUSE BTM AF/TA SENS
Card remote commander RM-X151

OFF ATT

Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit. A Volume +/ button 11 To adjust volume. B ATT (attenuate) button To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again. C DSPL (display) button 8 To change display items.

SOURCE

D SEL (select) button To select setup items. E Display window F EQ3 (equalizer) button 11 To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).
G DSO button 2 To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF). The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect. H OFF button To power off; stop the source. I SEEK +/ button CD: 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). J (front panel release) button 4 K SOURCE button To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ MD*1/AUX). L MODE button 8, 12 To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW)/ select the unit*2. M RESET button (located behind the front panel) 4 N Number buttons CD/MD*1: (1)/(2): GP*3/ALBM*4 /+*5 To skip groups/albums (press); skip groups/albums continuously (press and hold). (3): REP 8 (4): SHUF 8 (5): BBE MP*To activate the BBE MP function, set BBEMP-ON. To cancel, set BBEMP-OFF. (6): PAUSE*6 To pause playback. To cancel, press again. Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). O AF (Alternative Frequencies)/TA (Traffic Announcement) button 9 To set AF and TA/TP in RDS. P SENS/BTM button 8 To improve weak reception: LOCAL/MONO (press); start the BTM function (press and hold).

Q PTY (Programme Type) button 10 To select PTY in RDS. R Receptor for the card remote commander S Disc slot 5 To insert the disc. T Z (eject) button 5 To eject the disc. The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. wa < (.)/, (>) buttons To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK) +/ on the unit. ws M (+)/m () buttons To control CD, the same as (2)/(1) on the unit. wd SCRL (scroll) button 8 To scroll the display item. wf Number buttons To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).
When an MD changer is connected. When a CD/MD changer is connected. When an ATRAC CD is played. When an MP3/WMA is played. If the changer is connected, the operation is different, see page 12. *6 When playing back on this unit. *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 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. Tip For details on how to replace the battery, see Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander on page 15.
For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see page 12.
Radio Storing and receiving stations

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.

Display items

Storing automatically BTM
A MP3/WMA/ATRAC CD indication B BBE MP indication C Source D Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/ artist name, Album/group number*1, Album/ group name, Track name, Text information*2, Clock
*1 Album/group number is displayed only when the album/group is changed. *2 When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed, when playing ATRAC CD, text information written by SonicStage, etc., is displayed, and when playing WMA, WMA tag is displayed.
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 (BTM) until BTM flashes. The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Storing manually

To change display items D, press (DSPL); scroll display items D, press (SCRL) on the card remote commander or set A.SCRL-ON (page 12).
Tip Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/ WMA, see page 14; ATRAC CD, see page 15.
While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until MEM appears. The number button indication appears in the display.
Note If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be replaced. Tip When a RDS station is stored, the AF/TA setting is also stored (page 9).

Repeat and shuffle play

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

To play

Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to (6)).

Select

REP-TRACK REP-ALBM*1 REP-GP*2 SHUF-ALBM* SHUF-GP*2 SHUF-DISC
track repeatedly. album repeatedly. group repeatedly. album in random order. group in random order. disc in random order.

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.
*1 When an MP3/WMA is played. *2 When an ATRAC CD is played.
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).
To return to normal play mode, select REPOFF or SHUF-OFF.

Overview

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal.
Notes Depending on the country/region, not all RDS functions may be available. RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.

Setting AF and TA/TP

Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.
AF-ON TA-ON AF, TA-ON A TA/TP*1 B Radio band, Function C Frequency*2 (Programme service name), Preset number, Clock, RDS data
*1 TA flashes during traffic information. TP lights up while such a station is received. *2 While receiving the RDS station, * is displayed on the left of the frequency indication.
activate AF and deactivate TA. activate TA and deactivate AF. activate both AF and TA. deactivate both AF and TA.

AF, TA-OFF

Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA setting
You can preset RDS stations along with the AF/ TA setting. If you use the BTM function, only RDS stations are stored with the same AF/TA setting. If you preset manually, you can preset both RDS and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA setting for each. 1 Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or manually.
To change display items C, press (DSPL).

RDS services

This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows: AF (Alternative Frequencies) Selects and retunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same programme during a long-distance drive without having to retune the same station manually. TA (Traffic Announcement)/ TP (Traffic Programme) Provides current traffic information/ programmes. Any information/programme received, will interrupt the currently selected source. PTY (Programme Types) Displays the currently received programme type. Also searches your selected programme type. CT (Clock Time) The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements
You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements so as to not miss hearing them. 1 Press the volume +/ button repeatedly to adjust the volume level. 2 Press and hold (AF/TA) until TA appears.
Receiving emergency announcements
With AF or TA on, the emergency announcements will automatically interrupt the currently selected source. continue to next page t
Staying with one regional programme REG
When the AF function is on: this units factory setting restricts reception to a specific region, so you will not be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency. If you leave this regional programmes reception area, set REG-OFF in setup (page 12).
Note This function does not work in the UK and in some other areas.

Type of programmes

NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIED (Varied), POP M (Popular Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (Easy Listening), LIGHT M (Light Classical), CLASSICS (Classical), OTHER M (Other Music Type), WEATHER (Weather), FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Childrens Programmes), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs), RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In), TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music), NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT (Documentary)
Note You cannot use this function in countries/regions where no PTY data is available.
Local Link function (UK only)
This function enables you to select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons. 1 During FM reception, press a number button ((1) to (6)) on which a local station is stored. 2 Within 5 seconds, press again a number button of the local station. Repeat this procedure until the local station is received.

Setting CT Selecting PTY

Set CT-ON in setup (page 11).
Press (PTY) during FM reception.
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.
The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting PTY data.
Press (PTY) repeatedly until the desired programme type appears. Press (SEEK) +/. The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected programme type.
Other functions Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the sound characteristics BAL/FAD/SUB
You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer volume.
Tip Other equalizer types are also adjustable. With the card remote commander In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m.
Adjusting setup items SET

Press and hold (SEL). The setup display appears. Press (SEL) repeatedly until the desired item appears. Press the volume +/ button to select the setting (example ON or OFF). Press and hold (SEL). The setup is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.
Press (SEL) 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 11). *2 When the audio output is set to SUB (page 11). ATT is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 20 steps. *3 When AUX source is activated (page 13).
Note Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting. With the card remote commander In step 3, to select the setting, press < or ,.
Press the volume +/ button repeatedly to adjust the selected item. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.
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 9, 10). 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). SUB/REAR*1 To switch the audio output. SUB-OUT (z): to output to a subwoofer. REAR-OUT: to output to a power amplifier. DIM (Dimmer) To change the brightness of the display. DIM-AT (z): to dim the display automatically when you turn lights on. DIM-ON: to dim the display. DIM-OFF: to deactivate the dimmer. CONTRAST To adjust the contrast of the display. The contrast level is adjustable in 7 steps. continue to next page t
With the card remote commander In step 2, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m.
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 (SEL) repeatedly until LOW, MID or HI appears. Press the volume +/ button repeatedly to adjust the selected item. The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from 10 dB to +10 dB.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold (SEL) before the setting is complete. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.
M.DSPL (Motion Display) To select the Motion Display mode. M.DSPL-SA (z): to show moving patterns and spectrum analyser. M.DSPL-ON: to show moving patterns. M.DSPL-OFF: to deactivate the Motion Display. DEMO*1 (Demonstration) To set DEMO-ON (z) or DEMO-OFF. A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/album/group/track is changed. A.SCRL-ON: to scroll. A.SCRL-OFF (z): to not scroll. 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.

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When FM is received. *3 When the audio output is set to SUB.
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

REP-DISC*1 SHUFCHGR*1 SHUF-ALL*2
disc repeatedly. tracks in the changer in random order. tracks in all units in random order.
*1 When one or more CD/MD changers are connected. *2 When one or more CD changers, or two or more MD changers are connected.
Tip SHUF-ALL will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD changers.

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Using optional equipment

CD/MD changer

Selecting the changer
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until CD or MD appears. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired changer appears.

Attaching the label

Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rotary commander.

SEL MODE DSPL

DSPL MODE SEL

Location of controls

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

ATT SEL PRESET/ DISC

Unit number Disc number
Skipping albums and discs
1 During playback, press (GP/ALBM) /+.

To skip Press (GP/ALBM)

SOURCE DSPL VOL SEEK/AMS OFF
album album continuously discs discs continuously
and release (hold for a moment). within 2 seconds of first releasing. repeatedly. then, press again within 2 seconds and hold.
The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the unit. PRESET/DISC control The same as (GP/ALBM) /+ on the unit (push in and rotate). VOL (volume) control The same as the volume +/ button on the unit (rotate). SEEK/AMS control The same as (SEEK) +/ on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold).
Auxiliary audio equipment
You can connect optional Sony portable devices to the BUS AUDIO IN/AUX IN terminal on the unit. If the changer or other device is not connected to the terminal, the unit allows you to listen to the portable device on your car speakers.
Note When connecting a portable device, be sure BUS CONTROL IN is not connected. If a device is connected to BUS CONTROL IN, AUX cannot be selected by (SOURCE). Tip When connecting both a portable device and a changer, use the optional AUX-IN selector.
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of the controls is factoryset as shown below.

To increase

Selecting auxiliary equipment
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until AUX REAR IN appears. Operate by the portable device itself.

To decrease

If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction. 1 While pushing the VOL control, press and hold (SEL).

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 REAR 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 (SEL) repeatedly until AUX appears, and press the volume +/ button to adjust the input level (6 dB).
Additional Information Precautions
If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. Power aerial will extend automatically while the unit is operating.
Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue 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.

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.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
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.
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.

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 MP3/WMA 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. WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio, is another music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/22* of its original size.

* only for 64 kbps

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 CDs.
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). MP3/WMA 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).
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). WMA tag is 63 characters.

ATRAC CD

ATRAC CD is recorded audio CD data which is compressed to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus format using authorized software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner. The maximum number of: folders (groups): 255 files (tracks): 999 The characters for a folder/file name and text information written by SonicStage is displayed. For details on ATRAC CD, see the SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner manual.
Note Be sure to create the ATRAC CD using authorized software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner 1.0 or 1.1.

Playback order of MP3/WMA files
MP3/WMA Folder (album) MP3/WMA file (track)
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Notes When naming an MP3 file/WMA file, be sure to add the file extension.mp3/.wma to the file name. During playback of a VBR (variable bit rate) MP3/ WMA file or fast-forward/reverse, elapsed playing time may not display accurately. 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, ATRAC CD and MP3/WMA. 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, an ATRAC CD or MP3/WMA session is played. If the disc has no data in any of these formats, NO MUSIC is displayed. Notes on MP3 Be sure to finalize the disc before using on the unit. If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps, sound may be intermittent. Notes on WMA Files made with lossless compression are not playable. Files protected by copyright are not playable.

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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About ATRAC CD

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.
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.

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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.
3 Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar.

Fuse (10A)

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

Hook facing inwards.

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 4) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.
2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
Main unit 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.
3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Removing the unit

Remove the protection collar. 1 Detach the front panel (page 4). 2 Engage the release keys together with the protection collar.

Specifications

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

Tuner section

Orient the release keys as shown.
Tuning range: 87.5 108.0 MHz Aerial terminal: External 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 Aerial terminal: External aerial connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: MW: 30 V, LW: 40 V

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.
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.
The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window. The dimmer is set DIM-ON (page 11). 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 16). DSO does not function. Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable effect.

Radio reception

The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises. Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a cars aerial booster (only when your car has built-in FM/MW/LW aerial in the rear/side glass). Check the connection of the car aerial. The auto aerial will not go up. t Check the connection of the power 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 7). 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: Press (SENS) until LOCAL-ON appears. t Tuning does not stop at a station: Press (SENS) repeatedly until MONO-ON or MONO-OFF (FM), or LOCAL-OFF (MW/ LW) appears. 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 Press (SENS) to set the monaural reception mode to MONO-ON. An FM programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural. The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Press (SENS) until MONO-OFF appears.

CD/MD 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 14). MP3/WMA files cannot be played back. The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA format and version (page 14). MP3/WMA 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 ATRAC CD cannot play. The disc is not created by authorized software, such as SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner. Tracks that are not included in the group cannot be played. 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 12) or press (SCRL) on the card remote commander. 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). MS or MD does not appear on the source display when both the optional MGS-X1 and MD changer are connected. This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit. t Press (SOURCE) until MS or MD appears, then press (MODE) repeatedly.

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening. The station is non-TP or has weak signal. t Deactivate TA (page 9). No traffic announcements. Activate TA (page 9). The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. t Tune in another station. PTY displays - - - - - - - -. The current station is not an RDS station. RDS data has not been received. The station does not specify the programme type.

Error displays/Messages

BLANK*1 Tracks have not been recorded on the MD.*2 t Play an MD with recorded tracks. ERROR*1 The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.*2 t Clean or insert the disc correctly. A blank disc has been inserted. The disc cannot play because of some problem. t Insert another disc. FAILURE The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. t See the installation guide manual of this model to check the connection. LOAD The changer is loading the disc. t Wait until loading is complete. 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 programme service name is flashing. The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data (PI SEEK appears). NO DISC The disc is not inserted in the CD/MD changer. t Insert discs in the changer. NO ID3 ID3 tag information is not written in the MP3 file. NO INFO Text information is not written in the ATRAC3/ ATRAC3plus or WMA file. NO MAG The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer. t Insert the magazine in the changer. NO MUSIC The disc is not a music file. t Insert a music CD in this unit or MP3 playable changer. NO NAME A track/album/group/disc name is not written in the track. NO TP The unit will continue searching for available TP stations. NOT READ The disc information has not been read by the unit. t Load the disc, then select it on the list. NOTREADY The lid of the MD changer is open or the MDs are not inserted properly. t Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.
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/group information on the disc. t Wait until reading is complete and playback starts automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it may take more than a minute. RESET The CD unit and CD/MD changer cannot be operated because of some 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.

Con respecto a los detalles, consulte el manual de instalacin/conexiones de cada producto.
Connection diagram/Diagrama de conexin/Kopplingsdiagram/ Diagrama de ligao
Sony BUS compatible car audio Sistema de audio de automvil compatible con BUS Sony Sonys bilstereo kompatibel med Sonys verfringssystem BUS

How to install the unit

Horizontal installation
Forma de instalar la unidad

Instalacin horizontal

Liggande i horisontellt lge

Como instalar o aparelho

Instalao horizontal
Auto-estreo compativel com o sistema Sony BUS

HORIZONTAL

Align with the marked position. Alinee en la posicin marcada. Anpassa till det markerade lget. Alinhe com o ponto marcado.

BUS AUDIO IN

BUS CONTROL IN

3.5 mm

Vertical installation

Instalacin vertical

Stende i vertikalt lge

Instalao vertical

Align with the marked position.

VERTICAL

Alinee en la posicin marcada. Anpassa till det markerade lget. Alinhe com o ponto marcado.

CDX-616 CDX-2 1

3.5 mm Notes Because the CDX-616/CDX-600 does not have the custom file function, even if it is connected to a master unit with the custom file function, the function will not be available. But if multiple changers are connected, and one of them has the custom file function, this unit will also be able to use the function. For connecting two or more changers, the XA-C30 source selector (optional) is necessary. Notas Como el CDX-616/CDX-600 no posee la funcin de archivo personalizado, aunque se conecte a una unidad principal con dicha funcin, sta no estar disponible. Pero si ha conectado mltiples cambiadores y uno de ellos posee la funcin de archivo personalizado, est unidad tambin podr emplear dicha funcin. Si desea conectar dos o ms cambiadores, es preciso utilizar un selector de fuente XA-C30 (opcional).

Suspended installation

When the unit is to be installed under the rear tray etc. in the trunk compartment, make sure the following provisions are made. Choose the mounting location carefully so the unit can be installed horizontally. Make sure the unit does not hinder the movement of the torsion bar spring etc. of the trunk lid.

Instalacin suspendida

Cuando desee instalar la unidad debajo de la bandeja trasera, etc. en el interior del portaequipajes, tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Elija cuidadosamente el lugar de montaje de forma que la unidad pueda instalarse horizontalmente. Cercirese de que la unidad no impida el movimiento del resorte de la barra de torsin, etc., de la tapa del portaequipajes.

Hngande montering

Observera fljande nr CD-vxlare monteras i bagageutrymmet, under hatthyllan lngst bak i bilen osv: var noga nr du vljer monteringslge fr att vara sker p att CDskivvxlaren kan monteras liggande i horisontell stllning, var noga med att kontrollera att CD-vxlaren inte hindrar fjderns rrelser i torsionsarmen eller liknande i bakluckan.