MD containing groups and allotted GP numbers on this unit
Notes on MD group settings
This unit is for MD playback only. For MD recording and group settings, refer to the operating instructions of your MD recorder. The same group name can be registered more than twice on the same MD. Maximum group number is 99, though the actual group number depends on your MD recorder. Depending on your MD recorder, MD group settings may not be available.

MD containing groups

GP1 (Group1*) GP2 GP3 (Group2*) GP4 GP5 (Group3*)
* Groups: set by your MD recorder. Group3*

Group1* Group2*

For using MD group function, refer to Playing a disc (page 10), Playing tracks repeatedly (page 11), and Playing tracks in random order (page 12).
Note The MD group function is available only when an MD containing groups is inserted in this unit and played.
Track number * Groups: set by your MD recorder.
When you insert an MD in this unit, playback starts automatically and follows track order.

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen.

Caution alarm

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

Attaching the front panel
Place hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert an MD) to operate the unit.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08
Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds. The hour indication flashes.
1 Press the volume +/ button to set the hour. 2 Press (SEL). The minute indication flashes. 3 Press the volume +/ button to set the minute.

Press (DSPL).

The clock starts. After the clock setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode.
Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.
In addition to playing an MD (MD having group settings) with this unit, you can also control external MD/CD (MP3 playable CD) units. If you connect optional MP3 playable CD units (eg., MP3 CD changer), you can play MP3 files; compressed audio files (tracks) with quality of sound.
To skip tracks continuously, press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (), then press again within 2 seconds and hold.
Notes Depending on the condition of the disc, it may not play back (page 6). While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if (SEEK) () or (SEEK) (+) is pressed, playback skips to the last/first track of the disc. When the last track on the disc is over, playback restarts from the first track of the disc.
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select MD (MS*1) or CD. Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired unit appears. Playback starts.

Playing a disc

Press (OPEN) and insert the disc (labeled side up).
(1)(DISC) or (2)(DISC+) [once for each disc] [hold to desired disc]
Skip albums*2 (5)(ALBM) or Albums selection (6)(ALBM+) [once for each album] [hold to desired album]
*1 MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1 *2 Available only when an optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played. Cautions when connecting MGS-X1 and MD unit(s) This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit. When you want to play MGS-X1, press (SOURCE) to select MD. When MD appears in the source display, press (MODE) to select MS, to start playback. When you want to play an MD unit, press (SOURCE) to select MD. If your desired MD unit appears in the source display, it starts to play. If MS or another MD unit appears in the source display, press (MODE) to select your desired MD unit, to start playback. Notes when connecting MP3 playable CD unit(s) If a disc with no MP3 files (tracks) is inserted, NO MUSIC appears in the display and playback of the next disc starts. Before playing a track, this unit reads all track and album information on the disc. Depending on the track structure, it may take more than a minute before playback begins. During this time, READ is displayed. Play will automatically start when reading is complete. Note With an optional unit connected, playback of the same source will continue on to the optional MD/CD unit.

Close the front panel. Playback starts automatically.
If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until MD appears to start playback.
Stop playback Eject the disc Skip tracks Automatic Music Sensor Fast-forward/ reverse Manual Search Skip GP* GP selection
(OFF) (OPEN) then Z (SEEK) (/+) (./>) [once for each track] (SEEK) (/+) (m/M) [hold to desired point] (5)(GP) or (6)(GP+) [once for each group] [hold to desired group]
* Available only when an MD containing groups is inserted in this unit and played.

Display items

When the disc/group/album/track changes, any prerecorded title*1 of the new disc/group/album/ track is automatically displayed. (If the A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) function is set to ON, names exceeding 8 characters will be scrolled (page 19).) MDLP display*2 LP2: LP2 playback LP4: LP4 playback
Playing tracks repeatedly

Repeat Play

You can select:
REP-TRACK to repeat the current track. REP-GP*1 to repeat tracks in the current group.

Source

(With optional units)
REP-TRACK to repeat the current track. REP-ALBM*2 to repeat the tracks in the current album. REP-DISC*3 to repeat the tracks in the current disc.
Displayable items Disc number/Track number/ Elapsed playing time Disc name*1/Group name*3/ Artist name*4 Track (file) name*1*5 Clock Album (folder) name*5 ID3 tag*5
*1 Available only when an MD containing groups is inserted in this unit and played. *2 Available only when an optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played. *3 Available only when one or more optional MD/CD units are connected.
During playback, press (3) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display. Repeat Play starts. To return to normal play mode, select REP-OFF.
Switch display item (DSPL)
*1 When pressing (DSPL), NO NAME indicates that there is no Disc Memo (page 12) or no prerecorded name to display. *2 Available only when an MDLP disc is played. *3 Available only when an MD containing groups is inserted in this unit and played. *4 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name. *5 Only for MP3 files. Only track name/artist name/album name in ID3 tag is displayed. When pressing (DSPL), NO ID3 indicates that there is no ID3 tag to display. Notes Some characters cannot be displayed. Characters and signs which cannot be displayed appear as *. For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very many characters, information may not scroll. This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of a CD TEXT disc. Tips When the A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) function is set to OFF and the disc/group/album/track is changed, the disc/group/album/track name or ID3 tag does not scroll. When an MD containing groups is played and the group is changed, the new group number is displayed. Likewise, when an MP3 file is played and the album is changed, the new album number is displayed.

Playing tracks in random order

Shuffle Play

Labeling a CD
Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function)
You can label each disc with a custom name (Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name (page 13).
SHUF-GP*1 to play tracks in the current group in random order. SHUF-DISC to play the tracks on the current disc in random order.
Start playing the disc you want to label in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function. Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds.
SHUF-ALBM* to play the tracks in the current album in random order. SHUF-DISC to play the tracks on the current disc in random order. SHUF-CHGR*3 to play the tracks in the current optional MD (CD) changer in random order. SHUF-ALL*4 to play all the tracks in all the connected MD (CD) units (including this unit) in random order.
*1 Available only when an MD containing groups is inserted in this unit and played. *2 Available only when an optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played. *3 Available only when one or more optional MD (CD) changers are connected. *4 Available only when one or more optional MD units, or two or more optional CD units are connected.
The unit will repeat the disc during the labeling procedure.
Enter the characters. 1 Press the volume +/ button to select the desired character.
A y B y C. y 0 y 1 y 2. y+yy. y * y A

* (blank space)

2 Press (SEL) after locating the desired character. The next character flashes.
During playback, press (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display. Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play mode, select SHUF-OFF.
Note SHUF-ALL will not shuffle tracks between MD units and CD units.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire name.
To return to normal play mode, press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds.
Tips Simply overwrite or enter to correct or erase a character. You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM FILE function if that unit is connected along with a CD unit that has the function. The Disc Memo will be stored in the memory of the CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function. Note REP-TRACK/SHUF play is suspended until the name edit is complete.

Viewing the Disc Memo

As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes priority over any original CD TEXT information.

Locating a disc by name

List-up (For an MD unit, or a CD unit with the CD TEXT/CUSTOM FILE function)
You can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names*1 or for CD TEXT discs*2.
*1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you assign a name for an MD or a CD (page 12). *2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD TEXT function.
(DSPL) during CD/CD TEXT disc playback
Tip Other items can be displayed (page 11).

Erasing the Disc Memo

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD unit storing the Disc Memo. Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds. Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds. The stored names will appear. Press the volume +/ button repeatedly to select the disc name you want to erase. Press (SEL) for 2 seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names. Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds. The unit returns to normal play mode.
During playback, press (LIST) (CAT). The name assigned to the current disc appears in the display.
Press (LIST) (CAT) repeatedly until you find the desired disc. Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) () to play the disc.
Notes When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased, the original CD TEXT information is displayed. If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase, try selecting a different CD unit in step 2. If you have already erased all of the Disc Memo, the unit returns to normal play mode in step 4.
Notes Once a disc name has been displayed for 5 seconds, the display goes back to its normal playback mode. If there are no discs in the magazine, NO DISC appears in the display. If a disc has not been assigned a custom file, NO NAME appears in the display. If the disc information has not been read by the unit, NOT READ appears in the display. To load the disc, first press the number button, then choose the disc that has not been loaded. The information appears only in upper case. There are also some letters which cannot be displayed.
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).

Caution

Receiving the stored stations
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on which the desired station is stored.
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

To return to normal radio reception mode, press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds.

to correct or erase a

Tip Simply overwrite or enter character.

continue to next page t

Erasing the station name
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds. Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds. The stored names will appear. Press the volume +/ button repeatedly to select the station name you want to erase. Press (SEL) for 2 seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names. Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds. The unit returns to normal radio reception mode.
Tuning in a station through a list

List-up

During radio reception, press (LIST) (CAT). The frequency or the name assigned to the current station appears in the display.
Press (LIST) (CAT) repeatedly until you find the desired station. Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) () to tune in the desired station.
Note If you have already erased all of the station names, NO DATA appears in step 6.

By rotating the control

You can also control the unit (and optional MD/ CD units) with a rotary commander (optional).

SEEK/AMS control

Using the rotary commander
First, attach the appropriate label depending on how you want to mount the rotary commander. The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls.

Rotate and release to:

Skip tracks. To continuously skip tracks, rotate once and rotate again within 2 seconds and hold the control. Tune in stations automatically.
Rotate, hold, and release to:
Fast-forward/reverse a track. Find a station manually.

SEL MODE DSPL

DSPL MODE SEL
By pushing in and rotating the control

By pressing buttons

(ATT) (SEL)

PRESET/DISC control

(MODE)

(SOURCE) (DSPL)

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.
Push in and rotate the control to:
Receive preset stations. Change discs during MD (CD) playback*1. Change groups*3. Change albums*4.

Adjusting the sound characteristics
You can adjust the balance, fader, low pass filter and subwoofer volume.
Changing the sound and display settings
The following items can be set: REAR/SUB*1 to switch the audio output REAR or SUB. Select REAR to output to a power amplifier. Select SUB to output to a subwoofer. A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)*2 (page 11). M.DSPL (Motion Display) to turn the motion display on or off. Select ON to activate the motion display (the moving pattern appears in the display). Select OFF to deactivate the motion display. DEMO*1 to turn the demonstration display on or off. Select ON to activate the demonstration display (the demonstration starts about 10 seconds after the unit is turned off). Select OFF to deactivate the demonstration display. BEEP*3 to turn the beeps on or off. DIM (Dimmer) to change the brightness of the display. Select ON to dim the display. Select OFF to deactivate the Dimmer.
Press (SEL) repeatedly until BAL, FAD, LPF or SUB appears. Each time you press (SEL), the item changes as follows:
LOW*1 t MID*1 t HI*1 t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t LPF (low pass filter)*2*3 t SUB (subwoofer volume)*2*4
*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 20). *2 When SUB is selected (page 19). *3 The cut off frequency is adjustable to 78 Hz, 125 Hz, or OFF. *4 The volume level is adjustable between 10 and +10 steps. (Below 10, ATT is displayed.)
Press the volume +/ button to adjust the selected item.
Note Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.
Quickly attenuating the sound
Press (ATT). After ATT-ON momentarily appears, ATT appears in the display. To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again.
Tip When the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone ATT function).

Switching the REAR/SUB*1

Press (SEL) and then press the volume + (REAR) or (SUB) button. After 3 seconds, the display returns to normal play mode.
Setting the equalizer (EQ3)
You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM, and OFF (equalizer OFF)). You can store a different equalizer setting for each source.
Selecting the desired item
Press (SEL) and the desired button simultaneously. (SEL) + (3): A.SCRL*2 (SEL) + (4): M.DSPL (SEL) + (4): DEMO*1 (SEL) + (6): BEEP*3 (SEL) + (DSPL): DIM After the mode setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode. To cancel the item, press (SEL) and the desired button simultaneously again.

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When MD or CD is played. *3 The beep sound is output only when the built-in amplifier is used.
Selecting the equalizer curve
Press (SOURCE) to select a source (Radio, MD or CD). Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the desired equalizer curve. Each time you press (EQ3), the item changes.
To cancel the equalizing effect, select OFF.
Adjusting the equalizer curve
You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for different tone ranges.
Press (SOURCE) to select a source (Radio, MD or CD). Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the desired equalizer curve. Adjusting the equalizer curve. 1 Press (SEL) repeatedly to select the desired tone range. Each time you press (SEL), the tone range changes.
LOW t MID t HI (t BAL t FAD t LPF t SUB)
2 Press the volume +/ button repeatedly to adjust to the desired volume level. The volume level is adjustable by 1 dB steps from 10 dB to +10 dB.
3 Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press (SEL) for 2 seconds. After 1 second, the display returns to normal play mode.
Note When EQ3 is set to OFF, you cannot adjust the equalizer settings.
Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO)
If your speakers are installed into the lower part of the doors, the sound will come from below and may not be clear. The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) function creates a more ambient sound as if there were speakers above the dashboard (virtual speakers). You can store the DSO setting for each source.
DSO mode and image of virtual speakers

*3 *2 *1 *4 *3 *2 *1 *4

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Fuse (10 A) *1 *2 *3 *4 DSO-1 DSO-2 DSO-3 DSO-OFF
Press (SOURCE) to select a source (Radio, MD or CD). Press (DSO) repeatedly until the desired DSO setting appears. Each time you press (DSO), the DSO setting changes.
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.
To cancel the DSO function, select DSOOFF. After 1 second, the display returns to normal play mode.
Notes Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable effect. If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to OFF.

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 8) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.
Replacing the lithium battery
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.

Main unit

+ side up 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 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.

Removing the unit

Remove the protection collar. 1 Detach the front panel (page 8). 2 Engage the release keys together with the protection collar.
Remove the unit. 1 Insert both release keys together until they click.

Face the hook inwards.

Orient the release key correctly.
2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
3 Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar.
3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion.

MD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter 90 dB 10 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit Power requirements Dimensions 12 V DC car battery (negative ground) Approx. 181 mm (7 1/7 1/4 in) (w/h/d) Approx. 161 mm (7 1/1/3/8 in) (w/h/d) Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1) Card remote commander RM-X114 Rotary commander RM-X4S BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs) CDX-757MX CD changer (6 discs) CDX-T69 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-66XLP XM Satellite Radio Receiver XT-XM1 Source selector XA-C30 AUX-IN Selector XA-300

Tuner section

Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency Usable sensitivity Selectivity Signal-to-noise ratio 87.5 107.9 MHz External antenna connector 10.7 MHz/450 kHz 9 dBf 75 dB at 400 kHz 67 dB (stereo), 69 dB (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0.5 % (stereo), 0.3 % (mono) Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 15,000 Hz

Mounting dimensions

Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories

Optional equipment

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

Power amplifier section

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

General

Outputs Audio output terminals (front, rear/sub switchable) Power antenna relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Telephone ATT control terminal Remote controller input terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Antenna input terminal Low: 10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Mid: 10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD) High: 10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)
US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
Note This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Inputs

Tone controls

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. The car does not have an ACC position. t Press (SOURCE) (or insert an MD) to turn on the unit.
The power is continuously supplied to the unit.

No sound.

Press the volume + button to adjust the volume. Cancel the ATT function. Set the fader control to the center position for a 2-speaker system. You may play an MDLP disc with an optional MD changer without the MDLP function (LP: may appear in the display). t Insert the MDLP disc in the unit to play.

The contents of the memory have been erased.
The car does not have an ACC position. t After turning off the ignition, be sure to press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears.
The power antenna does not extend.
The power antenna does not have a relay box.
Cannot turn off the -------- indication.
You entered the name edit mode. t Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds.

MD playback

An MD cannot be loaded.
The RESET button has been pressed. t Store again into the memory. The power lead or battery has been disconnected. The power connecting lead is not connected properly.

No beep sound.

Another MD is already loaded. The MD has been forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way.

Playback does not begin.

Defective MD.
A disc is automatically ejected.
The beep sound is canceled (page 19). An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier.
The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window.
The ambient temperature exceeds 50C (122F).
MD group function does not work.
The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF). t Press and hold (OFF) again until the display appears. Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. For details, see Cleaning the connectors on page 22.
Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes noise when the ignition key is in the ON, ACC, or OFF position.
The inserted MD in this unit does not contain any groups. The currently playing track may not be in a group set by your MD recorder. You may play an MD containing groups inserted in an optional MD changer. t Insert the MD containing groups in this unit.
The operation buttons do not function. MD will not be ejected.

Press the RESET button.

The sound skips from vibration.
The leads are not matched correctly with the cars accessory power connector.
The unit is installed at an angle of more than 45. The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

The sound skips.

Dirty or defective disc.

Radio reception

Preset tuning is not possible.

Error displays/Messages

Error displays
(For this unit and optional MD/CD changers)
Store the correct frequency in the memory. The broadcast signal is too weak.
The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises.
Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a cars antenna booster. (Only when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass.) Check the connection of the car antenna. The auto antenna will not go up. t Check the connection of the power antenna control lead. Check the frequency. When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises. t Set the DSO mode to OFF (page 21).

Automatic tuning is not possible.
The following indications will flash for about 5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.

BLANK*1

No tracks have been recorded on an MD.*2 t Play an MD with recorded tracks on it.

ERROR*1

The local seek mode is set to ON. t Set the local seek mode to OFF (page 14). The broadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning.
The STEREO indication flashes.
Tune in the frequency accurately. The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set the monaural reception mode to ON (page 15).
A program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.
An MD is dirty or inserted upside down.*2 t Clean or insert the MD correctly. A MD/CD cannot play because of some problem. t Insert another MD/CD. FAILURE (Illuminates until any button is pressed.) The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. t See the installation guide manual of this model to check the connection. FAILURE (Illuminates for about 1 second.) When the XM tuner is connected, storing an XM radio channel into a preset failed. t Be sure to receive the channel that you want to store, then try it again.

HI TEMP

The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Cancel monaural reception mode (page 15).
The ambient temperature is more than 50C (122F). t Wait until the temperature goes down below 50C (122F).

NO DISC

No disc is inserted in the MD/CD unit. t Insert discs in the MD/CD unit.

NO MAG

The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD unit. t Insert the magazine in the CD unit.

NO MUSIC

A CD which is not a music file is inserted in the MP3 playable CD unit. t Insert a music CD in the MP3 playable CD unit.

NOTREADY

The lid of the MD unit 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.
The MD/CD unit cannot be operated because of some problem. t Press the RESET button on the unit.
*1 When an error occurs during playback of a MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD does not appear in the display. *2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.

Lead-free solder is used for soldering certain parts. Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets. Paper is used for the packaging cushions.
Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand

PERIPHERALS PESWIPS RADIO MODEL COMPATIBILITY LISTING

Advent

AMM10N AMM12HDN AMM12N
XDM6350 XDM7615 XDMA6415 XHD7714 XHD7720

Jensen

MP6113 MP6213 VM8013 VM8013HD VM8023 VM9022HD VM9022HDN VM9212N VM9312HD VM9512HD

Pioneer

AVH series (ALL) AVIC-D1/D2/D3 AVIC-HD1BT AVIC-N2/N3/N4 AVIC-X1BT AVIC-Z1/Z2/Z3 DEH-P2700 DEH-P760MP DEH-P780MP/7800MP DEH-8MP DEH-P2600 DEH-P2900MP DEH-P3000iB DEH-P3700MP DEH-P3800MP DEH-P3900/390MP DEH-P4000/400UB DEH-P4600/460MP DEH-P4700MP DEH-P4800/480MP DEH-P4900/490iB DEH-P5000/500UB DEH-P560MP DEH-P5800/580MP DEH-P5900/590iB DEH-P6000/600UB DEH-P6600 DEH-P6700/670MP DEH-P6800/680MP DEH-P6900/690UB DEH-P7000/700BT DEH-P7700/770MP DEH-P7800BT DEH-P7800MP DEH-P790BT DEH-P80MP DEH-P8600/860MP DEH-P880MP DEH-P8600/860MP DEH-P880MP DEH-P880PRS DEH-P8MP DEH-P9600MP/960MP DEH-P9800/980BT DEH-P5000MP DEH-P8000/800BT
CDX-710 CDX-7810 CDX-7815x CDX-8810 CDX-C90 CDX-C910 CDX-CA680x CDX-CT805Dx CDX-F5000 CDX-F5005x CDX-F50m CDX-F5500 CDX-F5505x CDX-F5510 CDX-F5700 CDX-F5705x CDX-F5710 CDX-F605x CDX-F7000 CDX-F7005x CDX-F7700 CDX-F7705x CDX-F7710 CDX-F7715x CDX-GT300 CDX-GT400 CDX-GT450 CDX-GT500 CDX-GT510 CDX-GT520 CDX-GT620iP CDX-GT705DX CDX-GT710 CDX-GT805DX CDX-GT81UW CDX-GT81UW CDX-HS70MV CDX-M7815x CDX-M8800 CDX-M8805x CDX-M8815x CDX-M9900 CDX-M9905x CDX-MP70 CDX-R30M CDX-R5515x CDX-R5715x CDX-RA700 MDX-F5800 MEX-1GP MEX-BT5000 VX-7W XAV-W1 XR-CA650x XR-F5100

Visteon

VNMC-1000
Last updated on: April 30, 2009
1995-09 Discount Car Stereo, Inc. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.