Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
US
FR
3-263-700-11(1)
Owner's 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. CDX-F5705X Serial No.
CDX-F5705X
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
En ce qui concerne l'installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel
d'installation/raccordement fourni.
© 2004 Sony Corporation
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features
even more with:
· MP3 file playback.
· CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added
can be played (page 7).
· Discs recorded in Multi Session can be played,
depending on the recording method (page 7).
· Optional CD/MD units (both changers and
players)*1.
·ID3 tag*2 version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4
information (displayed when an MP3 file is
played).
· CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD
TEXT disc*3 is played).
· Supplied controller accessory
Card remote commander RM-X114
· Optional controller accessory
Rotary commander RM-X4S
*1 This unit works with Sony products only.
*2 ID3 tag is an MP3 file that contains information
about album name, artist name, track name, etc.
*3 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
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.
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
CAUTION
The "XM Ready" logo indicates that this product
will control a Sony XM tuner module (sold
separately).
Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer
for details on the XM tuner module.
For instructions on XM tuner operation, please
refer to the XM tuner module's included
instruction manual.
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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.
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Table of Contents
Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Started
Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing tracks repeatedly
-- Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing tracks in random order
-- Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Labeling a CD
-- Disc Memo*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Locating a disc by name
-- List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit
Radio
Storing stations automatically
-- Best Tuning Memory (BTM) . . . . . . 15
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 16
Storing station names
-- Station Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tuning in a station through a list
-- List-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Other Functions
Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 20
Changing the BBE MP setting . . . . . . . . . . 20
Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing the sound and display settings
-- Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setting the equalizer (EQ7). . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer
(DSO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Changing the LCD color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting auxiliary audio equipment . . . . 23
Additional Information
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Location of controls
Refer to the pages listed for details.
a Volume +/ button
b ATT (attenuate) button 20
c COLOR button 23
To change the LCD color.
d SOUND button 20
e Display window
f Z (eject) button (located on the front side
of the unit, behind the front panel) 11
g EQ7 button 22
h DSO button 23
i OPEN button 9, 11
j SEEK +/ button
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically/find a
station manually.
CD/MD:
To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track.
k Receptor for the card remote
commander
l SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD/
AUX*1) button
To select the source.
m MODE button
To change operation.
n OFF (Stop/Power off) button*2 9, 11,
24
o RESET button (located on the front side of
the unit, behind the front panel) 9
p Number buttons
Radio:
To store stations/receive stations.
CD/MD:
(1): REP 12
(2): SHUF 13
Sound:
(5): BBE MP 20
q DSPL (display mode change) button
12, 14
r DISC (ALBUM)/PRESET buttons (/+)
To receive preset stations/change the disc*3,
skip albums*4.
*1 Available only when an optional Sony portable
device is connected to AUX IN terminal of the unit.
When you connect a Sony portable device and CD/
MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN
selector.
*2 Warning when installing in a car without an
ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch
After turning off the ignition, 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.
*3 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected.
*4 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
DSO
ATT
OPEN
SEEK
CDX-F5705X
SOURCE
MODE
OFF
1
2
3
4
5
6
DSPL
COLOR
SOUND
EQ7
REP
SHUF
BBE MP
DISC/PRESET
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The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
a DSPL button
b MENU button
To display the menus.
c SOURCE button
d SEEK (/+) buttons
e SOUND button
f OFF button
g VOL (+/) buttons
h MODE button
i LIST (CAT)* button 14, 17
j DISC (ALBUM)/PRESET (+/) buttons
k ENTER button
To enter a setting.
l ATT button
* (LIST) performs as the CAT button when the XM
tuner is connected.
Note
If the display disappears by pressing (OFF), 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" on page 25.
Selecting a disc and album with the
card remote commander
Disc and album can be skipped using the DISC
(ALBUM) (+/) buttons on the card remote
commander.
(With this unit)
(With optional unit)
* Available only when an MP3 file is played.
Skipping tracks continuously
Press once (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) () on the
card remote commander, then press again within
2 seconds and hold.
Card remote commander RM-X114
DISC
ATT
OFF
DSPL
MODE
SOURCE
DISC +
VOL
+
PRESET +
SEEK+
SEEK
PRESET
SOUND
ENTER
MENU
LIST
To
Press
Skip albums*
Album selection
+ or [once for each album]
To continuously skip
albums, press and hold
either button.
To
Press
Skip discs
Disc selection
+ or [once for each disc]
To continuously skip discs,
press once and press again
within 2 seconds (and hold)
either button.
Skip albums*
Album selection
+ or [hold for a moment]
and release
To continuously skip
albums, press (and hold)
within 2 seconds of first
releasing the button.