Operating Instructions

© 2000 Sony Corporation

US

FM/AMCompact DiscPlayer

CDX-C7000XCDX-C5000XCDX-C5005

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

Owner’s RecordThe 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 thisproduct.

Model No. Serial No.

3-043-279-13 (1)

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WarningThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the useris encouraged to try to correct the interferenceby 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 thereceiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Supplied card remote commander complieswith Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) Thisdevice may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may causeundesired operation (CDX-C7000X only).

You are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved in thismanual could void your authority to operatethis equipment.

CAUTIONThe use of optical instruments with thisproduct will increase eye hazard.

Welcome !Thank you for purchasing the Sony CompactDisc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a varietyof features using the following controlleraccessories:For the CDX-C7000XSupplied accessory

Card remote commander RM-X91Optional accessory

Rotary commander RM-X4S

For the CDX-C5000X/C5005Optional accessories

Rotary commander RM-X4SCard remote commander RM-X91

In addition to the CD playback and radiooperations, you can expand your system byconnecting optional CD/MD units*1.When you operate this unit or a connectedoptional CD unit with the CD TEXT function,the CD TEXT information will appear in thedisplay when you play a CD TEXT disc*2.

*1 You can connect MD changers, CD changers, MDplayers, or CD players.

*2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includesinformation such as the disc name, artist nameand track names.This information is recorded on the disc.

Precautions

CLASSPRODUCTLASER

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This label is located on the bottom of thechassis (CDX-C5005 only).

CAUTION INVISIBLEDO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR

VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

This label is located on the drive unit’s internalchassis (CDX-C5005 only).

• If your car was parked in direct sunlightresulting in a considerable rise intemperature inside the car, allow the unit tocool off before operating it.

• If no power is being supplied to the unit,check the connections first. If everything is inorder, check the fuse.

•If your car is equipped with a powerantenna, it will extend automatically whilethe unit is operating.

•Do not use the Custom file feature whiledriving, or perform any other function whichcould divert your attention from the road.

If you have any questions or problemsconcerning your unit that are not covered inthis manual, please consult your nearest Sonydealer.

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Moisture CondensationOn a rainy day or in a very damp area,moisture may condense on the lenses insidethe unit. Should this occur, the unit will notoperate properly. In such a case, remove thedisc and wait for about an hour until themoisture has evaporated.

To maintain high quality soundIf you have drink holders near your audioequipment, be careful not to splash juice orother soft drinks onto the unit and CD. Sugaryresidues on the unit or CD may contaminatethe lenses inside the unit, reduce the soundquality, or prevent sound reproductionaltogether.

Notes on CDsA dirty or defective disc may cause sounddropouts while playing. To enjoy optimumsound, handle the disc as follows.Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the discclean, do not touch the surface.

Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight orheat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leavethem in a car parked in direct sunlight wherethere can be a considerable rise in temperatureinside the car.

Before playing, clean the discs with an optionalcleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centerout.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,commercially available cleaners, or antistaticspray intended for analog discs.

Notes on discsIf you use the discs explained below, the stickyresidue can cause the CD to stop spinning andmay cause malfunction or ruin your discs.

Do not use second-hand or rental CDs thathave a sticky residue on the surface (forexample, from peeled-off stickers or from ink,or glue leaking from under the stickers).

There are paste residue.Ink is sticky.

Do not use rental CDs with old labels that arebeginning to peel off.

Stickers that arebeginning to peel away,leaving a sticky residue.

Do not use your CDs with labels or stickersattached.

Labels are attached.

Notes on CD-R discs•You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) on this

unit. However depending on the conditionsof the recording equipment or the CD-R discitself, some CD-Rs cannot be played on thisunit.

•You cannot play a CD-R that is not finalized(Finalization is necessary for a recorded CD-R disc to be played on the audio CD player).

•You cannot play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs)on this player.

When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDsUse the optional Sony compact disc singleadaptor (CSA-8) to protect the CD player fromdamage.

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Table of Contents

Location of controls ............................................. 5

Getting StartedResetting the unit ................................................. 7Detaching the front panel ................................... 7Turning the unit on/off ....................................... 8How to use the menu .......................................... 8Setting the clock ................................................... 8

CD PlayerCD/MD Unit (optional)

Listening to a CD ................................................. 9Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play ............................................... 11Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play ............................................... 11Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo* .............................................. 12Locating a disc by name

— List-up* ..................................................... 13Selecting specific tracks for playback

— Bank* ......................................................... 14

* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit

RadioMemorizing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 15Memorizing only the desired stations ............ 15Receiving the memorized stations ................... 16Storing the station names

— Station Memo ........................................... 17Locating a station by name

— List-up ....................................................... 18

Other FunctionsLabeling the rotary commander ...................... 18Using the rotary commander ........................... 19Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 20Attenuating the sound ...................................... 20Changing the sound and display settings ...... 21Boosting the bass sound

— D-bass ........................................................ 21

TV/Video (optional)Watching the TV ................................................. 22Watching a video ................................................ 22Memorizing TV channels automatically ........ 22Memorizing only the desired TV channels .... 22Storing the TV channel names ......................... 23Displaying the information stored on discs ... 23Watching the TV or video while listening to a

CD or MD— Simultaneous Play ................................... 23

Additional InformationMaintenance ........................................................ 24Dismounting the unit ........................................ 25Specifications ...................................................... 26Troubleshooting guide ...................................... 27

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Location of controls

1 Volume control dial

2 MENU button 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,17, 21, 22, 24

3 Z (eject) button (located on the frontside of the unit behind the front panel)9

4 DISC/PRST +/– (cursor up/down) buttons8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 24During CD/MD playback:

Disc change 11, 13During radio reception:

Preset stations select 16, 18During TV reception:

Band select 22

5 DSPL (display mode change) button9, 10, 12, 17

6 LIST button 12, 17List-up 13, 18, 23

7 SOURCE (TUNER/CD/MD/TV) button8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 22, 24

8 Display window

9 OPEN button 7, 9, 25

q; D-BASS button 21

qa SOUND button 20

qs Reset button (located on the front sideof the unit behind the front panel) 7

qd OFF button*1 7, 8, 9

qf SEEK/AMS –/+ (cursor left/right) buttons8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 24

Automatic Music Sensor 10, 14Manual Search 10Seek 15, 16, 22

qg Frequency select switch (located on thebottom of the unit)*2

The AM (FM) tuning interval is factory-setto the 10 k (200 k) position. Make sure thatthe 9 k (50 k) position is selected.

qh MODE buttonDuring CD or MD playback:

CD/MD unit select 9, 13During radio reception:

BAND select 15, 16During TV reception:

Unit select 22

qj ENTER button 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,17, 18, 21, 22, 24

qk Receptor for the card remotecommander

ql Number buttonsDuring radio reception:

Preset number select 15, 16During CD/MD playback:(1)REP 11(2)SHUF 11

During TV reception:Preset number select 22

*1 Warning when installing in a carwithout ACC (accessory) position onthe ignition key switchBe sure to press (OFF) on the unit fortwo seconds to turn off the clock displayafter turning off the engine.When you press (OFF) only momentarily,the clock display does not turn off and thiscauses battery wear.

*2 CDX-C5005 only

CDX-C7000X/C5000X/C5005

D I SC + PRST+

-

D ISC –

PRST- -

LIST

DSPL

OFF

ENTER

MENU

SOUND

1 2 3 4 5 6

SOURCE -SEEK/AMS

REP SHUF

OPEN

D-BASS

MODE

Refer to the pages listed for details.

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Location of controls

Card remote commander RM-X91*

Replacing the lithium batteryWhen the battery becomes weak, the range ofthe card remote commander becomes shorter.Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithiumbattery.

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 agood contact.

•Be sure to observe the correct polarity wheninstalling the battery.

•Do not hold the battery with metallictweezers, otherwise a short-circuit mayoccur.

WARNINGBattery may explode if mistreated.Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose ofin fire.

The corresponding buttons of the cardremote commander control the samefunctions as those on this unit.

1 OFF button

2 MENU button

3 SOURCE button

4 SEEK/AMS buttons

5 SOUND button

6 DSPL button

7 ATT button

8 LIST button

9 DISC/PRST buttons

q; ENTER button

qa MODE button

qs VOL buttons

OFF

SEEK SEEK

OPEN/CLOSE

MENU LIST

SOUND ENTERDISC

DISC

SOURCE

DSPL MODE

VOLATT

x+ side up

* Supplied only for the CDX-C7000X.

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Attaching the front panelPlace the hole A in the front panel onto thespindle B on the unit as illustrated, then pushthe left side in.

x

Notes• Be careful not to attach the front panel upside

down.• Do not press the front panel too hard against the

unit when attaching it.• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure

on the display window of the front panel.• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight

or heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do notleave it in a humid place. Never leave it on thedashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight orwhere there may be a considerable rise intemperature.

Caution alarmIf you turn the ignition key switch to the OFFposition without removing the front panel, thecaution alarm will beep for a few seconds.If you connect an optional power amplifier anddo not use the built-in amplifier, the beepsound will be deactivated.

Getting Started

Resetting the unitBefore operating the unit for the first time orafter replacing the car battery, you must resetthe unit.Remove the front panel and press the resetbutton with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Reset button

NotePressing the reset button will erase the clocksetting and some memorized functions such as thestation memo.

Detaching the front panelYou can detach the front panel of this unit toprotect the unit from being stolen.

1 Press (OFF).

2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front panelto the right side, and pull out the leftside of the front panel.

Notes• Do not put anything on the inner surface of the

front panel.• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it

from the unit.• If you detach the panel while the unit is still

turned on, the power will turn off automaticallyto prevent the speakers from being damaged.

• When carrying the front panel with you, use thesupplied front panel case.

A

B

1

2

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Turning the unit on/offTurning on the unitPress (SOURCE) or insert a CD in the unit. Fordetails on operation, refer to page 9 (CD/MD)and page 15 (radio).

Turning off the unitPress (OFF) to stop CD/MD playback or FM/AM reception (the key illumination anddisplay remain on).Press (OFF) for two seconds to completelyturn the unit off.

NoteIf your car has no ACC position on the ignition keyswitch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing(OFF) for two seconds to avoid car battery wear.

How to use the menuThis unit is operated by selecting items from amenu.To select, first enter the menu mode andchoose up/down ((+)/(–) of (DISC/PRST)), orchoose left/right ((–)/(+) of (SEEK/AMS)).

(DISC/PRST)

SOURCE

(SEEK/AMS)

SOURCE

Setting the clockThe clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (MENU), then press either side of(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “CLOCK”appears.

1 Press (ENTER).

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to setthe hour.

3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS).

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to setthe minute.

2 Press (ENTER).

The clock starts.

After the clock setting is completed, thedisplay returns to normal play mode.

NoteIn the initial setting, the clock indication appearswhile the unit is turned off.When the D.INFO mode is set to ON, the time isalways displayed (page 21).

(+): to select upwards

(–): to select downwards

(+): to selectrightwards

(–): to selectleftwards

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CD PlayerCD/MD Unit (optional)

In addition to playing a CD with this unitalone, you can also control external CD/MDunits.If you connect an optional CD unit with theCD TEXT function, the CD TEXT informationwill appear in the display when you play a CDTEXT disc.

Listening to a CD(with this unit only)

1 Press (OPEN) and insert the CD.

Labeled side up

2 Close the front panel.Playback starts automatically.

If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)repeatedly until “CD” appears to startplayback.

CD indication

Elapsed playing timeTrack number

When the last track on the CD isoverThe track number indication returns to “1,”and playback restarts from the first track of theCD.

To PressStop playback (OFF)

Eject the CD (OPEN) then Z

Playing a CD or MD(with an optional CD/MD unit)

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select“CD” or “MD.”

2 Press (MODE) until the desired unitappears.CD/MD playback starts.

All the discs in the current CD/MD unit isplayed from the top.

Changing the display itemEach time you press (DSPL) during MD, CD,or CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes asfollows:

V

Disc number*1/Track number/Elapsed playback time

V

Disc name*2/Artist name*3

V

Track name*4

*1 While an optional CD/MD unit is connected.*2 If you have not labeled the CD or CD TEXT disc

(“Labeling a CD” on page 12), or if there is nodisc name prerecorded on the MD, “DISC” and“NO NAME” appear in the display.

*3 If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist nameappears in the display after the disc name. (Onlyfor CD TEXT discs with the artist name.)

*4 If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is notprerecorded, “TRACK” and “NO NAME” appearin the display.

Z

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After you select the desired item, the displaywill automatically change to the MotionDisplay mode after a few seconds.In the Motion Display mode, all the items arescrolled in the display one by one in order.

NoteIf you use personalized labels, they will alwaystake priority over the original CD TEXTinformation when such information is displayed.

TipThe Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See“Changing the sound and display settings” onpage 20.)

Automatically scrolling a disc name— Auto ScrollIf the disc name, artist name, or track name onan MD or a CD TEXT disc exceeds eightcharacters and the Auto Scroll function is on,information automatically scrolls across thedisplay as follows:• The disc name appears when the disc has

changed (if the disc name is selected as thedisplay item).

• The track name appears when the track haschanged (if the track name is selected as thedisplay item).

• The disc or track name appears depending onthe setting when you press (SOURCE) to selectan MD or CD TEXT disc.

If you press (DSPL) to change the displayitem, the disc or track name of the MD or CDTEXT disc is scrolled automatically whetheryou set the function on or off.

1 During playback, press (MENU).

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)repeatedly until “A.SCRL-OFF” appears.

3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select“A.SCRL-ON.”

4 Press (ENTER).

To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.SCRL-OFF” instep 3.

NoteFor some CD TEXT discs with very many characters,the following cases may happen:— Some of the characters are not displayed.— Auto Scroll does not work.

Locating a specific track— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, press either side of(SEEK/AMS) momentarily for each trackyou want to skip.

SOURCE

Locating a specific point in a track— Manual Search

During playback, press and hold eitherside of (SEEK/AMS). Release when youhave found the desired point.

SOURCE

NoteIf “ ” or “ ” appears in thedisplay, you have reached the beginning or theend of the disc and you cannot go any further.

To locateprecedingtracks

To locatesucceedingtracks

To searchforward

To searchbackward

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LIST

DSPLPTY

ENTER

1 2 3 4 5 6

-SEEK/AMS

REP SHUF

MODE

LIST

DSPLPTY

ENTER

1 2 3 4 5 6

-SEEK/AMS

REP SHUF

MODE

Locating a disc— Disc Selection

When an optional CD/MD unit isconnected, press either side of(DISC/PRST) to select the desired disc.The desired disc in the current optionalCD/MD unit begins playback.

Playing tracks repeatedly— Repeat Play

The CD in the main unit will automaticallyrepeat itself when it reaches the end. As repeatplay, you can select:•REP-1 – to repeat a track.•REP-2 – to repeat a disc in the optional CD/

MD unit.

During playback, press (1) (REP)repeatedly until the desired settingappears in the display.

B REP-1 B REP-2*

REP-OFF b

* “REP-2” is only available when you connectone or more optional CD units, or when youconnect two or more optional MD units.

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, select “REP-OFF.”

Playing tracks in randomorder — Shuffle Play

You can select:•SHUF-1 – to play the tracks on the current

disc in random order.•SHUF-2 – to play the tracks in the current

optional CD/MD unit in random order.•SHUF-ALL – to play all the tracks in all the

optional CD/MD units in random order.

During playback, press (2) (SHUF)repeatedly until the desired settingappears in the display.

B SHUF-1 B SHUF-2* B SHUF-ALL*

SHUF-OFF b

* “SHUF-2” and “SHUF-ALL” are only availablewhen you connect one or more optional CDunits, or when you connect two or moreoptional MD units.

Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, select “SHUF-OFF.”

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Labeling a CD — Disc Memo(For a CD unit with the custom file function)

You can label each disc with a personalizedname. You can enter up to eight characters fora disc. If you label a CD, you can locate thedisc by name (page 13) and select the specifictracks for playback (page 14).

1 Start playing the disc you want to label.

2 Press (MENU), then press either side of(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NAMEEDIT” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

Name edit mode

4 Enter the characters.1 Press the (+) side of (DISC/PRST)

repeatedly to select the desiredcharacters.(A t B t C t ··· Z t 0 t 1 t 2 t··· 9 t + t – t * t / t \ t > t <t . t _ )

If you press the (–) side of (DISC/PRST)repeatedly, the characters will appear inreverse order.If you want to put a blank spacebetween characters, select “_” (under-bar).

2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) afterlocating the desired character.The next character flashes.

If you press the (–) side of (SEEK/AMS),the previous character flashes.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter theentire name.

5 To return to normal CD play mode, press(ENTER).

Tips• To erase or correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar)

for each character.• There is another way to start labeling a CD. Press(LIST) for two seconds instead of steps 2 and 3.You can also complete the operation by pressing(LIST) for two seconds instead of step 5.

Displaying the disc memo

Press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT discplayback.

Each time you press (DSPL) during CD orCD TEXT disc playback, the item changesas follows:

V

Disc number*1/Track number/Elapsed playback time

V

Disc memo name

V

Track name*2

*1 While an optional CD unit is connected.*2 If you connect an optional CD unit with the

CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT informationwill appear in the display when you play aCD TEXT disc.

NoteDo not use the Custom file feature while driving,or perform any other function which could divertyour attention from the road.

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Erasing the disc memo

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select“CD.”

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CDunit.

3 Press (MENU), then press either side of(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NAMEDEL” appears.

4 Press (ENTER).

5 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)repeatedly to select the disc name youwant to erase.

6 Press (ENTER) for two seconds.The name is erased.Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to eraseother names.

7 Press (MENU) twice.The unit returns to normal CD play mode.

NoteWhen a personalized label is erased, the originalCD TEXT information will appear in the display.

Locating a disc by name— List-up (For a CD unit with the customfile function or an MD unit)You can use this function for discs that havebeen assigned a custom name. For moreinformation on disc memo names, refer to“Labeling a CD” (page 12).

1 Press (LIST).The name assigned to the current discappears in the display.

When you assign a disc memo name to aCD TEXT disc, it takes priority over theoriginal CD TEXT information.

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)repeatedly until you find the desireddisc.

3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.

Notes• After a disc name has been displayed for five

seconds, the display returns to normal playmode.

• The track names are not displayed during MD orCD TEXT disc playback.

• If there are no discs in the magazine, “NO DISC”appears in the display.

• If a disc has not been assigned a custom file,“********” appears in the display.

• Some letters cannot be displayed during MD orCD TEXT disc playback.

• If an optional TV system is connected, the discmemo name appears in the display of the TVsystem but not in the unit’s display.

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Selecting specific tracksfor playback— Bank(For a CD unit with the custom file function)If you label the disc, you can set the unit toskip or play the tracks of your choice.

1 Start playing the disc you want to label.

2 Press (MENU), then press either side of(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “BANK SEL”appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

Bank edit mode

4 Label the tracks.1 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)

repeatedly to select the track you wantto label.

2 Press (ENTER) repeatedly to select“PLAY.”

5 Repeat step 4 to set “PLAY” or “SKIP” forall the tracks.

6 Press (MENU) twice.The unit returns to normal CD play mode.

Notes• You can set “PLAY” and “SKIP” for up to 24

tracks.• You cannot set “SKIP” for all the tracks on a CD.

Playing specific tracks onlyYou can select:•“BANK-ON” — to play the tracks with the

“PLAY” setting.•“BANK-INV” (Inverse) — to play the tracks

with the “SKIP” setting.

1 During playback, press (MENU), thenpress either side of (DISC/PRST)repeatedly until “BANK-ON,” “BANK-INV,” or “BANK-OFF” appears.

2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS)repeatedly until the desired settingappears.

B BANK-ON B BANK-INV

BANK-OFF b

3 Press (ENTER).Playback starts from the track following thecurrent one.

To return to normal play mode, select “BANK-OFF” in step 2.

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Memorizing only thedesired stationsYou can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each forFM1, FM2, and FM3), up to 12 AM stations (6each for AM1 and AM2) in the order of yourchoice.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select thetuner.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select theband.

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tunein the station that you want to store onthe number button.

4 Press the desired number button ((1) to(6)) for two seconds until “MEM”appears.The number button indication appears inthe display.

NoteIf you try to store another station on the samenumber button, the previously stored station willbe erased.

Radio

Memorizing stationsautomatically— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongestsignals and memorizes them in the order oftheir frequencies. You can store up to 6 stationson each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, andAM2).

CautionWhen tuning in stations while driving, useBest Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select thetuner.Each time you press (SOURCE), the sourcechanges as follows:B Tuner B CD B MD* B TV*

* If the corresponding optional equipment isnot connected, these items will not appear.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select theband.Each time you press (MODE), the bandchanges as follows:

B FM1 B FM2 B FM3

AM2 b AM1b

3 Press (MENU), then press either side of(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “BTM”appears.

4 Press (ENTER).The unit stores stations in the order of theirfrequencies on the number buttons.A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Notes• The unit does not store stations with weak

signals. If only a few stations can be received,some number buttons will retain their formersetting.

• When a number is indicated in the display, theunit starts storing stations from the one currentlydisplayed.

• If a CD is not in the unit, only the tuner bandappears even if you press (SOURCE).

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Receiving the memorizedstations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select thetuner.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select theband.

3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) onwhich the desired station is stored.

TipPress either side of (DISC/PRST) to receive thestations in the order they are stored in thememory (Preset Search Function).

If you cannot tune in a presetstation

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to searchfor the station (automatic tuning).Scanning stops when the unit receives astation. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)repeatedly until the desired station isreceived.

NoteIf the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press(MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRST)repeatedly until “LOCAL” (local seek mode) isdisplayed. Then press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) toselect “LOCAL-ON.” Press (ENTER).Only the stations with relatively strong signals willbe tuned in.

Tips• When you select the “LOCAL-ON” setting,

“L.SEEK” appears while the unit is searching fora station.

• If you know the frequency of the station youwant to listen to, press and hold either side of(SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears(manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor— Monaural Mode

1 During radio reception, press (MENU),then press either side of (DISC/PRST)repeatedly until “MONO-OFF” appears.

2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until“MONO-ON” appears.The sound improves, but becomesmonaural (“ST” disappears).

3 Press (ENTER).

To return to normal mode, select “MONO-OFF” in step 2.

Automatical reception frequencyadjustment— IF AUTO functionIf interference occurs, the “IF AUTO” functionof this unit will automatically avoid noise andnarrow the reception frequency. In such cases,some FM stereo broadcasts may becomemonaural. If you would like to hear suchbroadcasts in stereo, manually switch to the“WIDE” setting.

1 During radio reception, press (MENU),then press either side of (DISC/PRST)repeatedly until “IF AUTO” appears.

2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until“WIDE"” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

NoteWhen you widen the frequency signal receptionsetting (“WIDE” mode), some interference mayoccur.

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Storing the station names— Station Memo

You can assign a name to each radio stationand store it in memory. The name of thestation currently tuned in appears in thedisplay. You can assign a name of up to eightcharacters for a station.

Storing the station names

1 Tune in a station whose name you wantto store.

2 Press (MENU), then press either side of(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NAMEEDIT” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

4 Enter the characters.1 Press the (+) side of (DISC/PRST)

repeatedly to select the desiredcharacters.(A t B t C t ··· Z t 0 t 1 t 2 t··· 9 t + t – t * t / t \ t > t <t . t _ )

If you press the (–) side of (DISC/PRST)repeatedly, the characters appear in thereverse order.If you want to put a blank spacebetween characters, select “_” (under-bar).

2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) afterlocating the desired character.The next character flashes.

If you press the (–) side of (SEEK/AMS),the previous character flashes.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter theentire name.

5 To return to the normal radio reception,press (ENTER).

Tips• To erase or correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar)

for each character.• There is another way to start storing station

names. Press (LIST) for two seconds instead ofsteps 2 and 3. You can also complete theoperation by pressing (LIST) for two secondsinstead of step 5.

Displaying the station name

Press (DSPL) during radio reception.

Each time you press (DSPL), the itemchanges as follows:Station name* y Frequency

* If the station name of a station is not stored,“NO NAME” appears in the display for onesecond.

Erasing the station name

1 Tune in a station whose name you wantto erase.

2 Press (MENU), then press either side of(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NAMEDEL” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

4 Press (ENTER) for two seconds.The name is erased.Repeat steps 1 through 4 if you want toerase other names.

5 Press (MENU) twice.The unit returns to the normal radioreception mode.

NoteWhen you erase all of the station names, “NONAME” appears in step 4.

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Other Functions

You can also control the unit with a rotarycommander.

Labeling the rotarycommanderDepending on how you mount the rotarycommander, attach the appropriate label asshown in the illustration below.

SOUND

DSPLMODE

SOUND

DSPLMODE

Locating a station byname — List-up

1 Press (LIST) momentarily.The name assigned to the station currentlytuned appears in the display.

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)repeatedly until you find the desiredstation.When no name is assigned to the selectedstation, the frequency appears in thedisplay.

3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the desiredstation.

Notes• Once the station name or frequency has been

displayed for five seconds, the display goes backto its normal mode.

• When you connect a TV tuner, the list-upindication will not appear in the display of theunit.

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By rotating the control(the SEEK/AMS control)

Rotate the control momentarily andrelease it to:•Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate

and hold the control until you locate thespecific point in a track, then release it tostart playback.

•Tune in stations automatically. Rotate andhold the control to find a specific station.

By pushing in and rotating thecontrol (the PRESET/DISC control)

Push in and rotate the control to:•Receive the stations memorized on the

number buttons.•Change the disc.

Using the rotarycommanderThe rotary commander works by pressingbuttons and/or rotating controls.You can also control an optional CD/MD unitwith the rotary commander.

By pressing buttons(the SOURCE and MODE buttons)

Each time you press (SOURCE), thesource changes as follows:Tuner t CD t MD* t TV*

* If the corresponding optional equipment isnot connected, these items will not appear.

Pressing (MODE) changes the operationin the following ways:• Tuner: FM1 t FM2 t FM3 t AM1 t AM2• CD unit*: CD1 t CD2 t …• MD unit*: MD1 t MD2 t …• TV/Video*: TV1 t TV2 t AUX

* If the corresponding optional equipment isnot connected, these items will not appear.

(SOURCE)

(MODE)

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Other operations

TipIf your car has no ACC (accessory) position on theignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for twoseconds to turn off the clock indication afterturning off the engine.

Changing the operative directionThe operative direction of controls is factory-set as shown below.

If you need to mount the rotary commander onthe right hand side of the steering column, youcan reverse the operative direction.

Press (SOUND) for two seconds whilepushing the VOL control.

OF

F

Rotate the VOL control toadjust the volume.

Press (OFF) toturn off the unit.

Press (ATT) toattenuate thesound.

Press (DSPL) to displaythe memorized names.

Press (SOUND) toadjust the volume andsound menu.

To increase

To decrease

TipYou can also change the operative direction ofthese controls with the unit (see “Changing thesound and display settings” on page 21).

Adjusting the soundcharacteristicsYou can adjust the bass, treble, balance, andfader.You can store the bass and treble levelsindependently for each source.

1 Select the item you want to adjust bypressing (SOUND) repeatedly.Each time you press (SOUND), the itemchanges as follows:BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right)t FAD (front-rear)

2 Adjust the selected item by pressingeither side of (SEEK/AMS).When adjusting with the rotarycommander, press (SOUND) and rotate theVOL control.

NoteAdjust within three seconds after selecting theitem.

Attenuating the sound

Press (ATT) on the rotary commander orcard remote commander.“ATT-ON” flashes momentarily.

To restore the previous volume level, press(ATT) again.

TipWhen the interface cable of a car telephone isconnected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases thevolume automatically when a telephone call comesin (Telephone ATT function).

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0dB

D.BASS-3

D.BASS-2

D.BASS-1 D.BASS-3

D.BASS-2

D.BASS-1

Changing the sound anddisplay settingsThe following items can be set:SET (setting)•CLOCK (page 8)•BEEP — to turn the beeps on or off.•RM (Rotary Commander) — to change the

operative direction of the controls of therotary commander.— Select “NORM” to use the rotary

commander as the factory-set position.— Select “REV” when you mount the rotary

commander on the right side of thesteering column.

DIS (display)•D.INFO (Dual Information) — to display the

clock and the play mode at the same time(ON).

•AMBER/GREEN*1 — to change theillumination color to amber or green.

•M.DSPL (Motion Display) — to turn themotion display on or off.

•A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) (page 10)P/M•HPF (High pass filter for the pre-output)*2 —

to select the roll off frequency of the pre-output.

•SUB LPF (Low pass filter for the subwooferoutput)*2 — to select the roll off frequency ofthe subwoofer output.

*1 CDX-C5005 only*2 CDX-C7000X only

NoteIf you connect an optional power amplifier and donot use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound willbe disabled.

1 Press (MENU).

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedlyuntil the desired item appears.Each time you press the (–) side of(DISC/PRST), the item changes as follows:

CLOCK t BEEP t RM t D.INFO t AMBER/GREEN*1 t M.DSPL t A.SCRL*2

*1 CDX-C5005 only*2 When no CD or MD is playing, this item will

not appear.

NoteThe displayed item will differ depending onthe source.

Leve

l

Frequency (Hz)

TipYou can easily switch among categories (“SET”,“DIS”, “P/M” (play mode), and “EDT” (editmode)) by pressing either side of (DISC/PRST)for two seconds.

3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to selectthe desired setting (Example: ON or OFF)or press either side of (SEEK/AMS)repeatedly to select the frequency(Example: off, 80 Hz, 120 Hz).

4 Press (ENTER).After the mode setting is completed, thedisplay returns to normal play mode.

Boosting the bass sound— D-bass

You can enjoy a clear and powerful basssound.The D-bass function boosts the low and highfrequency signal with a sharper curve thanconventional bass boost.You can hear the bass line more clearly evenwhile the vocal volume remains the same. Youcan emphasize and adjust the bass soundeasily with the D-BASS button.

Adjusting the bass curve

Press (D-BASS) repeatedly until thedesired bass level (1, 2, or 3) appears inthe display.

To cancel, select “D.BASS-OFF.”

NoteIf the bass sound becomes distorted, select a lesseffective setting of “D.BASS” or adjust the volume.

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TV/Video (optional)

You can connect an optional TV tuner and TVmonitor to this unit.

Watching the TV

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”appears.

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)repeatedly to select the desired TV band.

Watching a video

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select“AUX.”Play the video.

Notes• The indication automatically switches to

“VIDEO 1” soon after “AUX” is displayed.• “VIDEO 2” appears if the VIDEO 2 terminal of

the TV monitor is selected.

Memorizing TV channelsautomaticallyThe unit selects the TV channels with thestrongest signals and memorizes them in theorder of their frequency.

CautionWhen tuning in a station while driving, useBest Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”appears.

2 Press (MENU), then press either side of(DISC/PRST) until “AUTO MEM” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).The unit stores TV channels in the order oftheir frequencies on the number buttons.A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Notes• The unit does not store TV channels with weak

signals. If only a few TV channels can bereceived, some number buttons will remainempty.

• When a preset number is indicated in the display,the unit starts storing TV channels from the onecurrently displayed.

Memorizing only thedesired TV channelsYou can store up to 12 channels (6 each forTV1 and TV2) on the number buttons in theorder of your choice.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”appears.

2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tunein the TV channel you want to store oneach number button.

3 Press and hold the desired numberbutton ((1) to (6)) until you hear a beepsound.The number button indication and “MEM”appear in the display.

NoteIf you try to store another channel on the samenumber button, the previously stored channel willbe erased.

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Storing the TV channelnames

Follow the steps in “Storing the stationnames” (page 17).

Displaying the TV or radio stationnames

Press (LIST) during TV or radio reception.

Example: When receiving the FM1 band

FM123456

WWW

CBK

11

B

T

00

SU

2

SWR K I S

1S

L

1 . 9. 7

1 Preset numbers2 Stored station names3 Frequencies*

* If the name of a station is not stored, thefrequency of that station will be displayedinstead.

Notes• It may take some time before all indications

appear in the display.• The TV channel does not appear during list

display.• The contents of the preset memory cannot be

listed when the unit is in simultaneous playmode (page 23).

Turning off the display

During radio reception, press (LIST)again.During TV reception, the list display on theTV monitor will automatically turn off aftera few seconds.

Displaying theinformation stored ondiscs

Press (LIST) during CD/MD playback.

Example: When CD unit 1 is selected.

CD 11234567

91 0

8

SMBLC

COAIH

HZCSO

UAHZP

BR

TI

ET

N

R T

*??

***********

1 Disc numbers2 Titles stored as custom files3 No disc is loaded*1

4 No stored titles*2

5 TOC information has not been identified yet*3

*1 A blank space displayed next to a discnumber represents empty slots in the discmagazine.

*2 If a title is not registered in the custom file,“******” is displayed.

*3 If the disc information has not yet been readby the unit, “?” is displayed.

Notes• It may take some time before all indications

appear in the display.• The TV channel does not appear during list

display.• The contents of the preset memory cannot be

listed when the unit is in the simultaneous playmode (page 23).

Turning off the display

Press (LIST) again.

Watching the TV or videowhile listening to a CD orMD — Simultaneous Play

The simultaneous play function does not workwhile you are listening to the radio.

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AdditionalInformation

MaintenanceFuse replacementWhen replacing the fuse, be sure to use onematching the amperage rating stated on theoriginal fuse. If the fuse blows, check thepower connection and replace the fuse. If thefuse blows again after replacement, there maybe an internal malfunction. In such a case,consult your nearest Sony dealer.

WarningNever use a fuse with an amperage ratingexceeding the one supplied with the unit asthis could damage the unit.

Fuse (10 A)

1 Press (MENU), then press either side of(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “SML”appears.

2 Press (ENTER).

3 Press the (–) side of (SEEK/AMS).

4 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CDor MD.

5 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS).

6 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select a TVor video.

7 Press (ENTER).Simultaneous Play starts.

If you are already watching the TV or videoand want to listen to a CD or MD as well,follow the same steps.

Returning to normal mode

To cancel the CD or MD, select “– – –” instep 3.

To cancel the TV or video, select “– – –”in step 5.

NoteIf you press Z (EJECT) on a CD/MD unit while theunit is in simultaneous play mode, SimultaneousPlay is canceled.

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Dismounting the unit

1 Press the clip inside the front cover witha thin screwdriver, and gently pry thefront cover free.

2 Repeat step 1 on the left side.The front cover is removed.

3 Use a thin screwdriver to push in the clipon the left side of the unit, then pull outthe left side of the unit until the catchclears the mounting.

4 Repeat step 3 on the right side.

5 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Cleaning the connectorsThe unit may not function properly if theconnectors between the unit and the frontpanel are not clean. In order to prevent this,open the front panel by pressing (OPEN), thendetach it and clean the connectors with acotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not applytoo much force. Otherwise, the connectors maybe damaged.

Main unit

Back of the front panel

Notes• For safety, turn off the engine before cleaning

the connectors, and remove the key from theignition switch.

• Never touch the connectors directly with yourfingers or with any metal device.

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Specifications

Other specifications

CD player sectionSystem Compact disc digital audio

systemSignal-to-noise ratio 90 dBFrequency response 10 – 20,000 HzWow and flutter Below measurable limitLaser Diode Properties

Material GaAlAsWavelength 780 nmEmission Duration ContinuousLaser output power Less than 44.6 µW*

* This output is the value measured at a distanceof 200 mm from the objective lens surface onthe Optical Pick-up Block.

Tuner sectionFMTuning range CDX-C7000X/C5000X

87.5 – 107.9 MHzCDX-C5005

FM tuning interval:50 kHz/200 kHzswitchable87.5 – 108 MHz(at 50 kHz step)87.5 – 107.9 MHz(at 200 kHz step)

Antenna terminal External antenna connectorIntermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHzUsable sensitivity 8 dBfSelectivity 75 dB at 400 kHzSignal-to-noise ratio 66 dB (stereo),

72 dB (mono)Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

0.6 % (stereo),0.3 % (mono)

Separation 35 dB at 1 kHzFrequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz

AMTuning range CDX-C7000X/C5000X

530 – 1,710 kHzCDX-C5005

AM tuning interval:9 kHz/10 kHzswitchable531 – 1,602 kHz(at 9 kHz step)530 – 1,710 kHz(at 10 kHz step)

Antenna terminal External antenna connectorIntermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHzSensitivity 30 µV

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION19 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no morethan 1% total harmonic distortion.

Power amplifier sectionOutputs Speaker outputs

(sure seal connectors)Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohmsMaximum power output 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

GeneralOutputs Audio outputs

Power antenna relaycontrol leadPower amplifier controlleadTelephone ATT controllead

Tone controls Bass ±9 dB at 100 HzTreble ±9 dB at 10 kHz

Power requirements 12 V DC car battery(negative ground)

Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 183 mm(7 1/8 × 2 × 7 1/4 in.)(w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm(7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 1/2 in.)(w/h/d)

Mass Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb. 10 oz.)Supplied accessories Parts for installation and

connections (1 set)Front panel case (1)Card remote commanderRM-X91 (CDX-C7000Xonly)

Optional accessories Rotary commanderRM-X4SCard remote commanderRM-X91BUS cable (supplied withan RCA pin cord)RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)

Optional equipment CD changer (10 discs) CDX-838, CDX-737, CDX-636MD changer (6 discs) MDX-65Other CD/MD changerswith the Sony-BUS systemSource selector XA-C30TV tuner XT-40V, etc.

Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.

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Troubleshooting guide

Problem

No sound.

The contents of the memoryhave been erased.

Indications do not appear in thedisplay.

No beep sound.

Cause/Solution

•Cancel the ATT function.•Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker

system.•Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the volume.

•The power cord or battery has been disconnected.•The reset button has been pressed.t Store again into the memory.

Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See“Cleaning the connectors” (page 25) for details.

•The beep sound is cancelled (page 21).•If you connect an optional amplifier and do not use the built-

in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.

CD/MD playback

Cause/Solution

•Another CD is already loaded.•The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong

way.

Defective MD or dirty CD.

The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F).

You have closed the front panel or pushed the disc forciblyinto the unit while the unit was ejecting the disc after youpressed Z.t Press the reset button.

Press the reset button.

•The unit is installed at an angle of more than 60°.•The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

A dirty or defective disc.

You cannot label CDs unless you connect a CD unit with thecustom file function.t Press (LIST) for two seconds.

Problem

A disc cannot be loaded.

Playback does not begin.

A disc is automatically ejected.

CD will not be ejected.

The operation buttons do notfunction.

The sound skips due tovibration.

The sound skips.

Cannot turn off the “--------”indication.

The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit.Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.

General

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Error displays (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.

Solution

Insert the magazine in the CD/MDunit.

Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.

Insert another CD/MD.

Clean or insert the CD correctly.

Insert another MD.

Play an MD with recorded trackson it.

Press the reset button on the unit.

Close the lid or insert the MDsproperly.

Wait until the temperature goesdown below 50°C (122°F).

Display

NO MAG

NO DISC

NG DISCS

ERROR

BLANK

RESET

NO READY

HI TEMP

Cause

The disc magazine is not inserted inthe CD/MD unit.

No disc is inserted in the CD/MDunit.

A CD/MD cannot play because ofsome problem.

A CD is dirty or inserted upsidedown.*2

An MD does not playback because ofsome problem.*2

No tracks have been recorded on anMD.*2

The CD/MD unit cannot be operatedbecause of some problem.

The lid of the MD unit is open or theMDs are not inserted properly.

The ambient temperature is more than50°C (122°F).

*1

*1 When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD does notappear in the display.

*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.

If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sonydealer.

*1

Sony Corporation Printed in Korea

Radio reception

Cause/Solution

•Store the correct frequency in the memory.•The broadcast signal is too weak.

Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or accessorypower supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’santenna booster. (Only when your car has built-in FM/AMantenna in the rear/side glass.)

The broadcast signal is too weak.t Use manual tuning.

•Tune in the frequency accurately.•The broadcast signal is too weak.t Set to the MONO mode (page 16).

The WIDE mode is selected.t Set the IF mode to IF AUTO (page 16).

Problem

Preset tuning is not possible.

The stations cannot be received.The sound is hampered bynoises.

Automatic tuning is notpossible.

The “ST” indication flashes.

Interference occurs during FMreception.