2-653-153-32 (1)
FM/AM Compact Disc Player Autoestreo para disco compacto
Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones

GB ES CS

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 10. Para cancelar la pantalla de demostracin (DEMO), consulte la pgina 11.

CDX-GT350S CDX-GT350

2005 Sony Corporation

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*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also containing Multi Session (page 12)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 13)).
Type of discs CD-DA Label on the disc
Warning if your cars ignition has no ACC position After turning the ignition off, be sure to press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears. Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.
This label is located on the bottom of the chassis. Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. The BBE MP process improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3, by restoring and enhancing the higher harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP works by generating even-order harmonics from the source material, effectively recovering warmth, detail and nuance.

MP3 WMA ATRAC CD

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. 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. BBE MP: improves digitally compressed sound such as MP3. Optional unit operation You can also control optional CD/MD changers. Auxiliary equipment connection An AUX input jack on the front of the unit allows connection of a portable audio device.
* A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes information such as disc, artist and track name.
SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Resetting the unit. 4 Setting the clock. 4 Detaching the front panel. 4 Attaching the front panel. 5 Inserting the disc in the unit. 5 Ejecting the disc. 5

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. 9 Adjusting the sound characteristics BAL/FAD/SUB. 9 Customizing the equalizer curve EQ3. 9 Adjusting setup items SET. 9 Using optional equipment. 10 Auxiliary audio equipment. 10 CD/MD changer. 10 Rotary commander RM-X4S. 11
Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit. 6 Card remote commander RM-X151. 6

Additional Information

Precautions. Notes on discs. About MP3/WMA files. About ATRAC CD. Maintenance. Removing the unit. Specifications. Troubleshooting. Error displays/Messages. 16
Display items. 8 Repeat and shuffle play. 8
Storing and receiving stations. 8 Storing automatically BTM. 8 Storing manually. 8 Receiving the stored stations. 8 Tuning automatically. 8
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 ballpoint pen.

Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.
RESET button Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.
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.

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 (DSPL). The hour indication flashes. Rotate the volume control dial to set the hour and minute. To move the digital indication, press (DSPL). Press the select button. The setup is complete and the clock starts.
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.
To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press (DSPL) again to return to the previous display.
With the card remote commander In step 4, to set the hour and minute, press M or m.
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.
Inserting the disc in the unit
Press (OPEN). Insert the disc (label side up).
Close the front panel. Playback starts automatically.

Ejecting the disc

Press (OPEN). Press Z. The disc is ejected. Close the front panel.
Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

Main unit

Front panel removed
Card remote commander RM-X151

1 qs ws

SOURCE

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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 OFF button To power off; stop the source. B Volume control dial/select button 9 To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items (press and rotate). C Receptor for the card remote commander D BTM button 8 To start the BTM function (press and hold). E Display window F DSO button 2 To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF). The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect. G OPEN button 5

H GP*1/ALBM*2 +/ buttons*3 To skip groups/albums (press); skip groups/ albums continuously (press and hold). I SEEK /+ buttons 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 DSPL (display) button 8 To change display items. K SENS button To improve weak reception: LOCAL/ MONO. L SOURCE button To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ MD*4/AUX). M MODE button 8, 10 To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the unit*5. N SCRL (scroll) button 8 To scroll the display item. O Frequency select switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See Frequency Select switch in the supplied installation/connections manual. P Number buttons CD/MD*4: (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). Q EQ3 (equalizer) button 9 To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF). R AUX input jack 10 To connect a portable audio device. S RESET button 4
T Z (eject) button 5 To eject the disc. U Disc slot 5 To insert the disc. The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. ws < (.)/, (>) buttons To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK) /+ on the unit. wd VOL (volume) +/ button To adjust volume. wf ATT (attenuate) button To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again. wg SEL (select) button The same as the select button on the unit. wh M (+)/m () buttons To control CD, the same as (GP/ALBM) +/ on the unit. wj Number buttons To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).
*1 When an ATRAC CD is played. *2 When an MP3/WMA is played. *3 If the changer is connected, the operation is different, see page 10. *4 When an MD changer is connected. *5 When a CD/MD changer is connected. *6 When playing back on this unit. 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 13.

For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see page 10.
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 ATRAC CD indication B Source C WMA/MP3/BBE MP indication 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, 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.

Storing manually

To change display items D, press (DSPL); scroll display items D, press (SCRL) or set A.SCRL-ON (page 10).
Tip Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/ WMA, see page 12; ATRAC CD, see page 13.
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.
Receiving the stored stations

Repeat and shuffle play

Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to (6)).
During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

To play

Tuning automatically

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.

Customizing the equalizer curve EQ3
CUSTOM of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.
Select a source, then press (EQ3) repeatedly to select CUSTOM. Press the select button repeatedly until LOW, MID or HI appears. Rotate the volume control dial 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 the select button before the setting is complete. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.
DEMO*1 (Demonstration) To set DEMO-ON (z) or DEMO-OFF. A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/group/track/album is changed. A.SCRL-ON: to scroll. A.SCRL-OFF (z): to not scroll. 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 the unit is turned on. *3 When the audio output is set to SUB.

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 FRONT IN appears. 3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume. 4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 5 Press the select button repeatedly until AUX appears, and rotate the volume control dial to adjust the volume level.

Using optional equipment

Auxiliary audio equipment
By connecting an optional portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit and then simply selecting the source, you can listen on your car speakers. The volume level is adjustable for any difference between the unit and the portable audio device. Follow the procedure below:

CD/MD changer

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

Unit number

Connecting the portable audio device
1 Turn off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 3 Connect to the unit.

Disc number

Playback starts.
Skipping albums and discs
1 During playback, press (GP/ALBM) +/.

To skip Press (GP/ALBM)

album album continuously discs discs continuously

Playback order of MP3/WMA files
MP3/WMA Folder (album) MP3/WMA file (track)
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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Maintenance

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.
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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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.

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

Hook facing inwards.

Fuse (10A)

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.
3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

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.

Specifications

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

Removing the unit

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

Tuner section

Tuning range: 87.5 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step) 87.5 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step) FM tuning interval: 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable 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

Orient the release keys as shown.
Tuning range: 531 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step) 530 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step) AM tuning interval: 9kHz/10kHz switchable Aerial terminal: External aerial connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: 30 V
3 Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar.

Power amplifier section

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

General

Outputs: Audio outputs terminal (front, sub/rear switchable) Power aerial relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: Telephone ATT control terminal Illumination control terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Remote controller input terminal Aerial input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) Tone controls: Low: 10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Mid: 10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD) High: 10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD) Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative earth) Dimensions: Approx. 181 mm (w/h/d) Mounting dimensions: Approx. 162 mm (w/h/d) Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg Supplied accessories: Card remote commander: RM-X151 Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Optional accessories/equipment: 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, CDX-656X MD changer (6 discs): MDX-66XLP Source selector: XA-C30 AUX-IN selector: XA-300
Lead-free solder is used for soldering certain parts. (more than 80 %) Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets. VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink is used for printing the carton. Packaging cushions do not use polystyrene foam.

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 aerial does not extend. The power aerial does not have a relay box. No sound. The volume is too low. The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead) is activated. The position of the fader control (FAD) is not set for a 2-speaker system. The CD changer is incompatible with the disc format (MP3/WMA/ATRAC CD). t Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible CD changer, or this unit. No beep sound. The beep sound is cancelled (page 9). 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 connecting lead or battery has been disconnected. The power connecting lead is not connected properly. Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes noise when the position of the ignition key is switched. The leads are not matched correctly with the cars accessory power connector.

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 9). 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 14). 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/AM 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 6). 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 (AM) 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 12). MP3/WMA files cannot be played back. The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA format and version (page 12). 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 10) or press (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). 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.

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 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. 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 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.
*1 If an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear in the display. *2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.
If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the time the problem began.
* Un disco CD TEXT es un CD-DA que incluye informacin como el nombre del disco, del artista y de la pista.

U 5 / ws < (.)/, (>) CD/ (SEEK) -/+ wd VOL +/- wf ATT wg SEL wh M (+)/m (-) CD (GP/ALBM) +/- wj
*1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6 ATRAC CD MP3/WMA 10 MD CD/MD

(SOURCE) 13

CD/MD 10
A ATRAC CD B C WMA/MP3/BBE MP D / / / *1 / *2
*1 / / *2 MP3 ID3 ATRAC CD SonicStage WMA WMA
(SOURCE) TUNER (MODE) FM1FM2FM3AM1 AM2 (BTM) BTM
D (DSPL) D (SCRL) A.SCRL-ON 9

MP3/WMA 12 ATRAC CD 13

(1) (6) MEM

(1) (6)

(3) (REP) (4) (SHUF)

REP-TRACK REP-ALBM*

(SEEK) -/+
REP-GP*2 SHUF-ALBM*1 SHUF-GP*2 SHUF-DISC

(SEEK) -/+ (SEEK) -/+

*1 MP3/WMA *2 ATRAC CD

REP-OFF SHUF-OFF

BAL/FAD/SUB

ON OFF /

BAL FAD SUB LOW*1 t MID*1 t HI*1 t BAL t FAD t SUB *2 t AUX*3
*1 EQ3 9 *2 SUB 9 ATT 20 *3 AUX 10

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z CLOCK-ADJ 4 BEEP BEEP-ON z BEEP-OFF AUX-A*1 AUX AUX AUX-A-ON z AUX-A-OFF 10 SUB/REAR*1 SUB-OUT z REAR-OUT DIM DIM-AT z DIM-ON DIM-OFF CONTRAST 7 M.DSPL*2 M.DSPL-SA z M.DSPL-ON M.DSPL-OFF DEMO*1 DEMO-ON z DEMO-OFF A.SCRL / / / A.SCRL-ON A.SCRL-OFF z t

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CD/MD
1 (SOURCE) CD MD 2 (MODE)

AUX

1 (GP/ALBM) +/-

(GP/ALBM)

2 2

1 (3) (REP) (4) (SHUF)

REP-DISC*1 SHUF-CHGR*1 SHUF-ALL*2
(SOURCE)AUX FRONT IN 5 AUX

*1 CD/MD *2 CD MD

SHUF-ALL CD MD

RM-X4S

SEL MODE DSPL DSPL MODE SEL

1 VOL (SEL)

PRESET/DISC (GP/ALBM) +/- VOL SEEK/AMS (SEEK) -/+

Compact Disc (CD) CD

MP3/WMA
MP3 MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3 CD 1/10 WMA Windows Media Audio CD 1/22*

* 64 kbps

/ / /

8 cm CD

ISO 9660 level 1/level 2 Joliet/Romeo Multi Session 150 MP3/WMA 300 / 300 / 32 Joliet 64 Romeo 1.1 2.2 2.4 2.3 ID3 1.0 MP3 ID3 15/30 1.0 1.1 63/126 2.22.3 2.4 WMA 63

MP3/WMA

MP3/WMA MP3/WMA

CD-R/CD-RW

CD-R/CD-RW CD-R/CD-RW
MP3/WMA .mp3 /.wma VBR MP3/WMA / Multi Session CD-DAATRAC CD MP3/ WMA CD-DA CDDA CD-DA ATRAC CD MP3/ WMA NO MUSIC MP3 320 kbps MP3 WMA

1 CR2025

ATRAC CD

ATRAC3plus

ATRAC3 Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3 CD 1/10 ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 CD 1/20 ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus
ATRAC CD CD SonicStage 2.0 SonicStage Simple Burner ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus 255 999 / SonicStage ATRAC CD SonicStage SonicStage Simple Burner

SonicStage 2.0 SonicStage Simple Burner 1.0 1.1 ATRAC CD

Sony

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Sony

1 4 2

120 dB 10 - 20000 Hz

87.5 - 108.0 MHz 50 kHz 87.5 - 107.9 MHz 200 kHz FM 50 kHz/200 kHz 10.7 MHz/450 kHz 9 dBf 400 kHz 75 dB 67 dB 69 dB 1 kHz 0.5 % 0.3 % 1 kHz 35 dB 30 - 15000 Hz
531 - 1602 kHz 9 kHz 530 - 1710 kHz 10 kHz AM 9 kHz/10 kHz 10.7 MHz/450 kHz 30 V

4 - 8 52 W

/ ATT BUS BUS AUX 60 Hz 10 dB XPLOD 1 KHz 10 dB XPLOD 10 KHz 10 dB XPLOD 12 V DC 181 mm / / 162 mm / / 1.2 kg
RM-X / RM-X4S BUS RCA RC-m RC-m CD 10 CDX-757MXCDX-656X MD 6 MDX-66XLP XA-C30 AUX-IN XA-300
t ATT ATT ATT FAD 2 CD MP3/WMA/ATRAC CD t Sony MP3 CD 9 RESET t DIM-ON 9 (OFF) t (OFF) 13 DSO DSO

Sony BUS

CD-R/CD-RW 12
MP3/WMA MP3/WMA 12 MP3/WMA Multi Session ATRAC CD SonicStage SonicStage Simple Burner A.SCRL OFF t A.SCRL-ON 9 (SCRL) t 45 RESET 4 MGS-X1 MD MS MD MGS-X1 MD t (SOURCE) MS MD (MODE)
FM ST t (SENS) MONO-ON FM t (SENS) MONO-OFF
BLANK*1 MD *2 t MD ERROR*1 *2 t t FAILURE / t LOAD t L. SEEK +/ NO DISC CD/MD t NO ID3 MP3 ID3 NO INFO ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus WMA NO MAG CD t NO MUSIC t CD MP3 NO NAME / / / NOT READ t NOTREADY MD MD t MD OFFSET t Sony
/ FM/AM t DSO t DSO OFF 6 t (SOURCE) LOCAL-ON t (SENS) MONO-ON MONO-OFF FM LOCAL-OFF AM t
READ t RESET CD CD/MD t RESET 4

*1 CD MD CD MD *2

Sony CD
Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand

2-653-153-51 (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 these numbers 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 10. Pour annuler laffichage de dmonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous la page 11.

CDX-GT350S CDX-GT300

2005 Sony Corporation

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*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also containing Multi Session (page 12)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 13)).
Type of discs CD-DA Label on the disc

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.

MP3 WMA ATRAC CD

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. 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. BBE MP: improves digitally compressed sound such as MP3. Optional unit operation You can also control optional CD/MD changers. Auxiliary equipment connection An AUX input jack on the front of the unit allows connection of a portable audio device.
* A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes information such as disc, artist and track name.
CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
Warning if your cars ignition has no ACC position After turning the ignition off, be sure to press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears. Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Resetting the unit. 4 Setting the clock. 4 Detaching the front panel. 4 Attaching the front panel. 5 Inserting the disc in the unit. 5 Ejecting the disc. 5

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. 9 Adjusting the sound characteristics BAL/FAD/SUB. 9 Customizing the equalizer curve EQ3. 9 Adjusting setup items SET. 9 Using optional equipment. 10 Auxiliary audio equipment. 10 CD/MD changer. 10 Rotary commander RM-X4S. 11
Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit. 6 Card remote commander RM-X151. 6

Additional Information

Precautions. Notes on discs. About MP3/WMA files. About ATRAC CD. Maintenance. Removing the unit. Specifications. Troubleshooting. Error displays/Messages. 17
Display items. 8 Repeat and shuffle play. 8
Storing and receiving stations. 8 Storing automatically BTM. 8 Storing manually. 8 Receiving the stored stations. 8 Tuning automatically. 8
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. The BBE MP process improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3, by restoring and enhancing the higher harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP works by generating even-order harmonics from the source material, effectively recovering warmth, detail and nuance.

SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
The SAT Radio Ready logo indicates that this product will control a satellite radio tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio tuner module. SAT Radio, SAT Radio Ready, the SAT Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all related marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc.
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.
RESET button Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.
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.

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 (DSPL). The hour indication flashes. Rotate the volume control dial to set the hour and minute. To move the digital indication, press (DSPL). Press the select button. The setup is complete and the clock starts.
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.

To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press (DSPL) again to return to the previous display.
With the card remote commander In step 4, to set the hour and minute, press M or m.
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.
Inserting the disc in the unit
Press (OPEN). Insert the disc (label side up).
Close the front panel. Playback starts automatically.

Ejecting the disc

Press (OPEN). Press Z. The disc is ejected. Close the front panel.
Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

Main unit

Front panel removed
Card remote commander RM-X151

1 qs wa

SOURCE

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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 OFF button To power off; stop the source. B Volume control dial/select button 9 To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items (press and rotate). C Receptor for the card remote commander D BTM/CAT*1 button 8 To start the BTM function (press and hold). E Display window F DSO button 2 To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF). The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect. G OPEN button 5
H GP*2/ALBM*3 +/ buttons*4 To skip groups/albums (press); skip groups/ albums continuously (press and hold). I SEEK /+ buttons 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 DSPL (display) button 8 To change display items. K SENS button To improve weak reception: LOCAL/ MONO. L SOURCE button To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ MD*5/AUX/SAT*1). M MODE button 8, 10 To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the SAT tuner band (mode)*1/select the unit*6. N SCRL (scroll) button 8 To scroll the display item. O Number buttons CD/MD*5: (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*7 To pause playback. To cancel, press again. Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). P EQ3 (equalizer) button 9 To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF). Q AUX input jack 10 To connect a portable audio device. R RESET button 4 S Z (eject) button 5 To eject the disc.

T Disc slot 5 To insert 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 VOL (volume) +/ button To adjust volume. wd ATT (attenuate) button To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again. wf SEL (select) button The same as the select button on the unit. wg M (+)/m () buttons To control CD, the same as (GP/ALBM) +/ on the unit. wh Number buttons To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).
When the SAT tuner 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 10. *5 When an MD changer is connected. *6 When a CD/MD changer is connected. *7 When playing back on this unit. *1 *2 *3 *4 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 13.
For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see page 10.
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 ATRAC CD indication B Source C WMA/MP3/BBE MP indication 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, 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.

Storing manually

To change display items D, press (DSPL); scroll display items D, press (SCRL) or set A.SCRL-ON (page 10).
Tip Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/ WMA, see page 12; ATRAC CD, see page 13.
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.
Receiving the stored stations

Repeat and shuffle play

Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to (6)).
During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

To play

Tuning automatically

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.
Select the band, then press (SEEK) /+ to search for the station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received.
Tip If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold (SEEK) /+ to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) /+ repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).
*1 When an MP3/WMA is played. *2 When an ATRAC CD is played.
To return to normal play mode, select REPOFF or SHUF-OFF.
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 the select button. The setup display appears. Press the select button repeatedly until the desired item appears. Rotate the volume 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.
Press the select button repeatedly until BAL, FAD or SUB appears. The item changes as follows: LOW*1 t MID*1 t HI*1 t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume)*2 t AUX*3
*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 9). *2 When the audio output is set to SUB (page 9). ATT is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 20 steps. *3 When AUX source is activated (page 10).
Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the selected item. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.
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 ,.

With the card remote commander In step 2, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m.
The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): z indicates the default settings. 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 10). 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. M.DSPL*2 (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. continue to next page t
Customizing the equalizer curve EQ3
CUSTOM of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.
Select a source, then press (EQ3) repeatedly to select CUSTOM. Press the select button repeatedly until LOW, MID or HI appears. Rotate the volume control dial 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 the select button before the setting is complete. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.
DEMO*1 (Demonstration) To set DEMO-ON (z) or DEMO-OFF. A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/group/track/album is changed. A.SCRL-ON: to scroll. A.SCRL-OFF (z): to not scroll. 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 the unit is turned on. *3 When the audio output is set to SUB.

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 FRONT IN appears. 3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume. 4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 5 Press the select button repeatedly until AUX appears, and rotate the volume control dial to adjust the volume level.

Using optional equipment

Auxiliary audio equipment
By connecting an optional portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit and then simply selecting the source, you can listen on your car speakers. The volume level is adjustable for any difference between the unit and the portable audio device. Follow the procedure below:

CD/MD changer

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

Unit number

Connecting the portable audio device
1 Turn off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 3 Connect to the unit.

Disc number

Playback starts.
Skipping albums and discs
1 During playback, press (GP/ALBM) +/.

To skip Press (GP/ALBM)

album album continuously discs discs continuously
Connecting cord* (not supplied)
and release (hold for a moment). within 2 seconds of first releasing. repeatedly. then, press again within 2 seconds and hold.
* Be sure to use a straight type plug.
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

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 control dial on the unit (rotate). SEEK/AMS control The same as (SEEK) /+ on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold).
REP-DISC*1 SHUFCHGR*1 SHUF-ALL*2
disc repeatedly. tracks in the changer in random order. tracks in all units in random order.
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of the controls is factoryset as shown below.

To increase

*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. To decrease

Rotary commander RM-X4S

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

SEL MODE DSPL

DSPL MODE SEL

Location of controls

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 (3 1/4 in) 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. ID 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.
Playback order of MP3/WMA files
MP3/WMA Folder (album) MP3/WMA file (track)

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.
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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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

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.
Orient the release keys as shown.
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 terminal: External antenna 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

Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.
The contents of the memory have been erased. The RESET button has been pressed. t Store again into the memory. The power connecting lead or battery has been disconnected. The power connecting lead is not connected properly. Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes noise when the position of the ignition key is switched. The leads are not matched correctly with the cars accessory power connector. The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window. The dimmer is set DIM-ON (page 9). 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 14). DSO does not function. Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable effect.
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.

Radio reception

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 6). 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 (AM) 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 program 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 12). MP3/WMA files cannot be played back. The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA format and version (page 12). 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 10) or press (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).

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 (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. 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 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. 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.