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Card remote commander RM-X114 • Optional controller accessory Rotary commander RM-X4S *1 This unit works with Sony products only. *2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names. This information is recorded on...
RESET button (located on the front side of the unit, behind the front panel) 7 DISC SHUF BL SKIP/ ALBM /ATA BTM/MTL SENS XR-CA665EE m Number buttons 15, 17 Tape: (3): REP 10 (5): BL SKIP 10 (6): ATA 10 Radio: Storing the desired station on each number button.
Card remote commander RM-X114 DSPL MODE PRESET DISC SOURCE – SEEK SEEK – DISC PRESET – – The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit. a DSPL button b MENU button* c SOURCE button d SEEK (+/–) buttons e SOUND button...
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. To maintain high quality sound Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or tapes.
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. Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.
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. Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel. Setting the clock The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.
Cassette Player Listening to a tape Press (OPEN) and insert a cassette. Playback starts automatically. Close the front panel. If a cassette is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “FWD” or “REV” appears to start playback. FWD: The side facing up is played. REV: The side facing down is played.
Playing a tape in various functions You can play the tape in various functions: • REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track. • BL SKIP (Blank Skip) skips blanks longer than 8 seconds. • ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation) turns on the tuner automatically when fast-winding the tape.
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. If preset tuning does not work — Automatic tuning/Local Seek Mode Automatic tuning: Press either side of (SEEK) to search for the station (automatic tuning).
Storing station names — Station Memo You can assign a name to each radio station and store it in memory. The name of the station currently tuned in appears in the display. You can assign a name using up to 8 characters for a station.
Other Functions You can also control the unit with a rotary commander (optional). 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. D S P L S E L M O D E...
Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory-set as shown below. To increase To decrease If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction. Press (SEL) for 2 seconds while pushing the VOL control.
Changing the sound and display settings — Menu The following items can be set: SET (Set Up) • A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)* (page 17). • M.DSPL (Motion Display) — to select the Motion Display mode from “1,” “2,” and “OFF.” – Select “1” to show decoration patterns in the display and activate Demo display.
Adjusting the equalizer curve You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for different tone ranges. Press (SOURCE) to select a source (Radio, Tape, CD or MD). Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the desired equalizer curve. Adjusting the equalizer curve. 1 Press (SEL) repeatedly to select the desired tone range.
CD/MD Unit (optional) This unit can control external CD/MD units (optional). If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function and the CUSTOM FILE function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc. If you connect MP3 playable CD units (e.g.
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.
Labelling 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 20).
If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.
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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 7) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force.
Removing the unit Remove the protection collar. 1 Detach the front panel (page 7). 2 Engage the release keys together with the protection collar. 3 Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar. Remove the unit. 1 Insert both release keys together until they click.
Supplied accessories Optional accessories Optional equipment 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. Audio outputs (rear) Power aerial relay control...
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. General No sound. • Press the volume + button to adjust the volume. •...
*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. Messages L.SEEK +/– The Local Seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 11).
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устройство для управления Поворотный дистанционный переключатель RM-X4S *1 Данное устройство работает только в комплекте с изделиями фирмы Sony. *2 Диск с CD TEXT - это звуковой компакт-диск, содержащий такую информацию, как название диска, имя исполнителя и названия композиций. Эта информация записана на...
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Совет (MODE) (SEEK) Примечание (SENS) (SOURCE) Совет (LIST) – (SEL) (LIST)
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(LIST) (DSPL) (SEL) (LIST) Примечание (LIST) (LIST) (SEEK) D S P L S E L M O D E M O D E S E L D S P L (ATT) (SEL) (SOURCE) (DSPL) (MODE) (OFF)
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Примечания (SOURCE) (MODE) Меры предосторожности при подключении MGS-X1 и устройств для мини-дисков (SOURCE) (OFF) (SEEK) . > (SEEK) m M (MODE) (SOURCE) (MODE)
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Вставьте компакт-/мини-диск в устройство. NO MAG В устройство не вставлен магазин для компакт-дисков/мини-дисков. t Вставьте магазин в проигрыватель компакт-дисков/мини-дисков. Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand NO MUSIC В проигрыватель для компакт-дисков с файлами MP3 вставлен компакт-диск, не содержащий музыкальных файлов. t Вставьте компакт-диск, содержащий...