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Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car for safety. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/ connections manual. This label is located on the bottom of the chassis. Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Getting Started Preparing the card remote commander Playable discs on this unit Remove the insulation film. This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files (page 14)). Type of discs Label on the disc CD-DA For how to replace the battery, see page 15. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
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.
Location of controls and basic operations Main unit SOURCE SEEK MODE SEEK SCRL DSPL ALBUM SHUF PAUSE Card remote commander This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. RM-X151 For details, see the respective pages. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.
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E Disc slot The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions Insert the disc (label side up), playback from the unit. Remove the insulation film before starts. use (page 4). F Display window qg OFF button G AUX input jack page 12 To turn off;...
Radio Tuning automatically Select the band, then press (SEEK) +/– Storing and receiving stations to search for the station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a Caution station. Repeat this procedure until the When tuning in stations while driving, use Best desired station is received.
Type of programs NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports), Overview EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) VARIED (Varied), POP M (Pop Music), service send inaudible digital information along ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R.
Other functions Changing the sound settings Display items Adjusting the sound characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer volume. Track name* , Disc/artist name* Press the select button repeatedly Artist name* , Album number* until “BAL,” “FAD” or “SUB” appears. Album name* , Track number/ The item changes as follows:...
Adjusting setup items — SET Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3 Press and hold the select button. “CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your The setup display appears. own equalizer settings. Press the select button repeatedly Select a source, then press (EQ3) until the desired item appears.
DEMO (Demonstration) Using optional equipment Activates the demonstration: “ON,” “OFF.” DIM (Dimmer) Changes the display brightness: “ON,” “OFF.” Auxiliary audio equipment By connecting an optional portable audio device M.DSPL (Motion Display) to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the –...
Adjust the volume level Additional Information Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected audio device before playback. Precautions 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. • Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been 2 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “AUX” parked in direct sunlight.
– copyright-protected ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or multi-session. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Playback order of MP3/WMA files Folder MP3/WMA (album) MP3/WMA file...
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, Fuse (10 A) consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Removing the unit Specifications Remove the protection collar. Tuner section 1 Detach the front panel (page 5). Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz 2 Pinch both edges of the protection collar, Antenna (aerial) terminal: then pull it out. External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz...
General Troubleshooting Outputs: Audio outputs terminal (sub/rear switchable) The following checklist will help you remedy Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal problems you may encounter with your unit. Power amplifier control terminal Before going through the checklist below, check the Inputs: Remote controller input terminal connection and operating procedures.
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Radio reception The display items do not scroll. • For discs with very many characters, those may not The stations cannot be received. scroll. The sound is hampered by noises. • “A.SCRL” is set to “OFF.” • The connection is not correct. t Set “A.SCRL-ON”...
The character cannot be displayed with the unit. 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...
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