Card remote commander RM-X117 • Optional controller accessory Wired 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...
To select the source. f SEEK (</,) buttons *1 When an optional MD unit is connected. *2 Available only when an optional Sony portable To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track/ device is connected to BUS AUDIO IN of the unit.
Main display side Operation side CDX-M630 l LIST button The buttons on the unit share the same n TA button 17 functions as those on the card remote commander. o CLOSE (front panel close) button p SOURCE button a OPEN button 8, 26...
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Moisture condensation On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and display of the unit.
• Before playing, clean the discs with a Notes on discs commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially • To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface. available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended Handle the disc by its edge.
Setting the clock Getting Started The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 Resetting the unit Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until “Clock” appears. Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit.
• With an optional unit connected, playback of the same source will continue on to the optional CD/MD CD Player unit. CD/MD Unit (optional) (With optional unit) Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you “CD”...
Display items When A.Scrl (Auto Scroll) is set to off, and the disc/ track/album is changed, the disc/track/album name or ID3 tag does not scroll. When the disc/album/track changes, any prerecorded title* of the new disc/album/track is automatically displayed (if the Auto Scroll function is set to “on,”...
Playing tracks repeatedly Playing tracks in random order — Repeat Play The disc in the main unit will repeat a track, the — Shuffle Play entire album, or the entire disc when it reaches You can select: the end. For repeat play, you can select: •...
Tips Labelling a CD • Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a name. • There is another way to start labelling a CD: Press — Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 CUSTOM FILE function) and 3.
Locating a disc by name Radio — List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT/ CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit) The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW). You can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names* or for CD TEXT Caution...
Receiving the stored stations Storing only the desired stations Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select “TUNER.” You can manually preset the desired stations on Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the any chosen number button. band. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select Press the number button ((1) to (6)) “TUNER.”...
Tuning in a station through a list — List-up Overview of RDS During radio reception, press (LIST) momentarily. FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) The frequency or the name assigned to the service send inaudible digital information along current station appears in the display. with the regular radio programme signal.
For stations without alternative Automatic retuning for best frequencies reception results Press (SEEK) (<) or (SEEK) (,) while the station name is flashing — AF function (within 8 seconds). The unit starts searching for another The alternative frequencies (AF) function allows frequency with the same PI (Programme the radio to always tune into the area’s strongest Identification) data (“PI Seek”...
Receiving traffic Presetting RDS stations with announcements AF and TA setting — TA/TP When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores each station’s AF/TA setting (on/off) as well as By activating the Traffic Announcement (TA) its frequency. You can select a different setting and Traffic Programme (TP), you can (for AF, TA, or both) for individual preset automatically tune in an FM station broadcasting...
Press (DSPL) during FM reception Tuning in stations by until “PTY” appears. programme type — PTY You can tune in a station by selecting the type of The current programme type name appears if programme you would like to listen to. the station is transmitting the PTY data.
Setting the clock Other Functions automatically You can also control the unit (and optional CD/ — CT MD units) with a rotary commander (optional). The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically. Using the rotary commander During radio reception, press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until “CT off”...
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– Change albums. *1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is connected. *2 Available only when an optional Sony portable device is connected to BUS AUDIO IN of the unit. You cannot connect any optional CD/MD units at the same time.
Adjusting the sound Quickly attenuating the characteristics sound (With the rotary commander or the card You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader, remote commander) and subwoofer volume. Press (ATT). Press (SOUND) repeatedly to select “ATT on” appears in the display momentarily. the desired item.
Sound Changing the sound and • HPF (High pass filter) – to select the cut-off frequency to “78 Hz,” display settings “125 Hz,” or “off.” • LPF (Low pass filter) — Menu – to select the cut-off frequency to “78 Hz,” “125 Hz,”...
Adjusting the equalizer curve Setting the equalizer (EQ7) Press (MENU). You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music Press M or m repeatedly until “EQ7 types (Xplod, Vocal, Club, Jazz, New Age, Rock, Tune” appears, then press (ENTER). Custom), and off (equalizer off). Press <...
Setting the Dynamic Selecting the spectrum Soundstage Organizer (DSO) analyzer (SA) If your speakers are installed into the lower part The sound signal level is displayed on a spectrum of the doors, the sound will come from below analyzer. You can select a display for 9 patterns and may not be clear.
Note original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power If you connect an optional Sony CD/MD unit, you connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows cannot connect any portable devices and “AUX” will again after replacement, there may be an internal not appear in the display as a source.
Replacing the lithium battery Removing the unit Under normal conditions, batteries will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) With the front panel open When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter.
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If the front panel does not open because of a blown fuse Remove the front cover 1 Press the clip inside the front cover with a release key (supplied), and pry the front cover free. Release key (supplied) Note To protect the surface of the unit, put thin cloth between release key and the unit by inserting the release key.
Specifications General CD Player section Outputs Audio outputs (front/rear) Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB Subwoofer output (mono) Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz Power aerial relay control Wow and flutter Below measurable limit terminal Power amplifier control Tuner section terminal Inputs Telephone ATT control terminal Tuning range...
Playback does not begin. Troubleshooting • Defective MD or dirty CD. • CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized. • You tried to playback a CD-R/CD-RW not The following checklist will help you remedy designed for audio use. problems you may encounter with your unit. •...
A programme broadcast in stereo is heard Error displays/Messages in monaural. • The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Cancel monaural reception mode (page Error displays 22). (For this unit and optional CD/MD changers) The following indications will flash for about 5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
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If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Messages LCL Seek +/– The Local Seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 14). NO AF There is no alternative frequency for the current station.