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-M3DI Serial No.
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Card remote commander RM-X131 • Optional controller accessory 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.
00US+00COV-UTOC.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 3 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Table of Contents Location of controls ....4 Precautions ......6 Notes on discs .
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 4 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Location of controls SOURCE MODE Refer to the pages listed for details. a SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD/ AUX* ) button To select the source. b OFF (Stop/Power off) button* c MODE button To change the operation.
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01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 5 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Card remote commander RM-X131 MODE SHUF GRAPHIC SCREEN IMAGE DISC SOURCE – SEEK – DISC – The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit. Instructions in this manual describe how to use the unit by mainly using the card remote commander.
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.
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 7 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Notes on CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CD- RWs (rewritable CDs) This unit can play the following discs: Type of discs Label on the disc Audio CD MP3 files • Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this unit.
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01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 8 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Notes • With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and level 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly. • When naming, be sure to add the file extension “.MP3”...
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 9 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM General top menu display Press (MENU) to enter the general top menus, then select the category of menu. In the general menu display you can select various settings. To select, press (ENTER). To return to a previous operation, press (BACK).
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 10 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM 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. Press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 11 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you can also control external CD/MD units. Note If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 12 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Display items When the disc/album* /track changes, any prerecorded title of the new disc/album/track is automatically displayed. If “AutoScroll” is set to “ON,” names will be scrolled (page 25). CD/MD Standard mode: MDLP display* LP2: LP2 playback...
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 13 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play The disc in the main unit will repeat a track, the entire album, or the entire disc when it reaches the end. For repeat play, you can select: CD/MD •...
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 14 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Labeling a CD — Disc Memo (With an optional 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.
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 15 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Locating a track/disc by name — List-up (With an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT/ CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit) You can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names* or for CD TEXT discs*...
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 16 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Display items Standard mode Tuner Radio Preset icon band number Frequency Station name* Spectrum analyzer mode/Panorama/Wall paper mode/Screen saver mode/Slide show mode: Radio Preset band number Frequency Station name* Clock mode: Radio Preset band...
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 17 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Storing only desired stations You can manually preset desired stations. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Press < (SEEK –) or , (SEEK +) to tune in the station that you want to store.
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 18 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Tips • Simply overwrite or enter a blank space to correct or erase a name. • If no memory is remaining, “MEMORY FULL” appears in the display, and you cannot assign a station name.
masterpage:Right 01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 19 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Image Settings Selecting the display mode and display pattern You can select from 5 different display modes. You can also select various display patterns in Standard mode, Spectrum analyzer/Wall paper mode, Panorama/Wall paper mode, and Full motion mode. Standard mode Displays various information such as source, track number, elapsed playing time, disc name, track name, and sound settings.
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01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 20 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Clock mode Displays playback or radio reception information and clock. By the card remote commander SHUF GRAPHIC SCREEN IMAGE DISC SOURCE – SEEK SEEK – DISC During playback or radio reception, press (SCREEN) repeatedly to select the display mode.
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 21 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Clearing display characters automatically — Auto Clear (Spectrum analyzer/Panorama/ Full motion mode) You can make display characters disappear for a moment in Spectrum analyzer/Panorama/Full motion mode. When set to ON, you can display the display characters only when the disc, album, or track is changed or the source or display mode is changed.
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 22 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Setting a background — Background You can set the background for characters to look better, when characters look fading in the colorful images. Playback or receive the source (radio, CD, MD, or AUX). Press (GRAPHIC).
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 23 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Adjusting the character color Playback or receive the source (radio, CD, MD, or AUX). Press (GRAPHIC). Press < or , repeatedly to select “Color Sel.” Each time you press < or ,, the item changes as follows: AutoClear y BlendLevel y Background y Color Sel y...
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 24 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Other Functions Adjusting the sound characteristics You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader, and subwoofer volume. Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD, MD, or AUX). Press (SOUND). Press <...
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 25 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Changing the sound and display settings — Menu The following items can be set: Setup • Clock (page 10) • Beep — to turn the beeps on or off. • AUX Skip* (page 29) —...
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 26 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO) If your speakers are installed into the lower part of the doors, the sound will come from below and may not be clear. The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) function creates a more ambient sound as if there were speakers above the dashboard (virtual speakers).
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 27 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Press M or m repeatedly to select the desired equalizer curve. Press (ENTER). Select the desired frequency and level. 1 Press < or , repeatedly to select the desired frequency. Each time you press <...
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 28 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Press M or m repeatedly to select the cut-off frequency. Each time you press M or m, the frequency changes as follows: OFF (default setting) y 78 Hz y 125 Hz Press (MENU).
You can listen to the sound from your car speakers by connecting optional Sony portable devices. Note If you connect an optional Sony CD/MD unit, you cannot connect any portable devices and cannot select “AUX.” Selecting auxiliary equipment Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select “AUX.”...
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.
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 31 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Removing the unit Remove the protection collar. 1 Engage the release keys together with the protection collar. Orient the release key correctly. 2 Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar.
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 32 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion.
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 33 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM 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 The operation buttons do not function. Press the reset button.
01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 34 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Radio reception Preset tuning is not possible. • Store the correct frequency in the memory. • The broadcast signal is too weak. The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises. •...
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*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 Local Seek up/Local Seek down The Local Seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 16).
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04US+03BCO-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 36 Friday, December 13, 2002 4:08 AM Sony Corporation Printed in Korea CDX-M3DI 3-251-042-11 (1)
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