Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
Manual de instrucciones
US
FR
3-265-705-11 (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-M9905X Serial No.
CDX-M9905X
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.
Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones. consulte el manual de
instalación/conexiones suministrado.
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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About this manual
· Instructions in this manual describe how to use the
functions by mainly using the card remote
commander.
· Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual
device.
Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player.
FEATURING:
· Video input terminal provided for viewing
video images.
· Store video images for various visual effects.
· MP3 file playback recorded on a disc is
possible.
· CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added
can be played (page 8).
· Discs recorded in Multi Session (CD-Extra,
Mixed CD, etc.) can be played, depending on
the recording method (page 8).
· 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-X145A
· Optional controller accessory
Wired rotary commander RM-X4S
Wireless rotary commander RM-X6S
*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
For customers in the United States
This product contains mercury. Disposal of
this product may be regulated if sold in the
United States. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronics Industries
Alliance (http://www.eiae.org).
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Basic operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Selecting the display mode and display
pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Getting Started
Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting the clock and the calendar
-- Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Playing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playing tracks repeatedly
-- Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing tracks in random order
-- Shuffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Labeling a CD
-- Disc Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Locating a disc by name
-- Disc List* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit
Radio
Storing stations automatically
-- BTM (Best Tuning Memory) . . . . . . . 19
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Storing only desired stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Storing station names
-- Station Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tuning in a station through a list
-- Preset List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Image Settings
Selecting the face pattern
-- Skin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting the character color
-- Char Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Changing the display image automatically
-- Auto Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Selecting the effect pattern
-- Effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Selecting a wallpaper
-- Wallpaper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting a panorama image
-- Panorama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Selecting the aspect ratio
-- Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Turning off the display characters
-- Auto Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Storing the images
-- Snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Selecting the start-up image
-- Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Sound Setting
Setting the BBE MP
-- BBE MP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Quickly attenuating the sound
-- ATT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer
-- DSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting the equalizer
-- EQ7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adjusting the bass and treble
-- Bass/Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Adjusting the front and rear volume
-- Balance/Fader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Adjusting the subwoofer volume
-- Sub Woofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Setting the loudness
-- Loudness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting auxiliary audio equipment . . . . 34
Other Functions
Setting the custom function
-- Custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Initializing the unit
-- Initialize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Menus and items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the rotary commander . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Additional Information
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Removing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Location of controls
a CAT*1 button
b Number buttons
Radio:
To store/receive stations.
CD/MD:
To change playback mode.
(1): REP
(2): SHUF
(6): PAUSE*2
Sound:
(5): BBE MP*2
c SCREEN button
To select the display mode.
d MENU button
To display the main menu.
e SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD*3/
AUX*4) button
To select the source.
f </, (SEEK /+) buttons
To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track/
tune in stations automatically, find a station
manually/select a setting.
g BACK button
To return to a previous display.
h OFF button
To turn off the unit/stop playback or radio
reception.
i VOL (+/) buttons
j OPEN/CLOSE button
To open/close the front panel/To eject a disc
when loaded.
k CAPTURE button
To store images.
l IMAGE button
To select the display pattern.
m MODE button
To change the radio band/playback unit.
n M/m (DISC +/) button
To receive preset stations/change the disc*5,
skip albums*6/select a menu.
o ENTER button
To decide an item/apply a setting.
p ATT button
To attenuate the sound.
*1 The CAT button is available only when the XM
tuner is connected.
*2 Available only when playing back on this unit.
*3 When an optional MD unit is connected.
*4 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.
*5 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected.
*6 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
DISC
ATT
OFF
CAT
OPEN/CLOSE
REP
SHUF
BBE MP
PAUSE
1
4
CAPTURE
2
5
3
6
SOURCE
DISC +
SEEK+
SEEK
BACK
ENTER
MENU
MODE
SCREEN
IMAGE
VOL
+
Note
If the display disappears by pressing (OFF), the unit
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
Refer to "Replacing the lithium battery" for details on
how to replace the batteries (page 41).
When selecting the item in the menus
DISC
SOURCE
DISC +
SEEK+
SEEK
(DISC) (M) :
to select upwards
(DISC) (m) :
to select downwards
(SEEK) (<):
to select
leftwards
(SEEK) (,):
to select
rightwards
Card remote commander RM-X145A
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The buttons on the unit share the same
functions as those on the card remote
commander.
a SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD/
AUX*1) button
To select the source.
b OFF (Stop/Power off) button
To turn off the unit/stop playback or radio
reception.
c Display window
d ENTER button
CD/MD/Radio:
To change the functions of the R dial.
Menu:
To decide an item/apply a setting of the
menu item.
e Z (Open/Close) button
To open/close the front panel/To eject a disc
when loaded.
f L (Left) dial
To adjust the volume.
g CUSTOM button
CD/MD/Radio/AUX:
To perform the function assigned.
Menu:
To return to a previous display.
h Receptor
To receive signals from the card remote
commander or wireless rotary commander.
i Reset button
To reset the unit.
j MENU button
To display the main menu for settings and
adjustments.
k R (Right) dial
CD/MD/Radio:
To select the desired radio station, track,
album*2 or disc*3.
Menu:
To select an item.
Note on using the L/R dials
Before using the L/R dials, push in and release
them first. Push in again when storing after use.
*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 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
*3 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected.
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.
CDX-M9905X
SOURCE
CUSTOM
OFF
VOL
MENU
ENTER