Auxiliary audio equipment

You can connect optional Sony portable devices to the BUS AUDIO IN/AUX IN terminal on the unit. If the changer or other device is not

Location of controls

The corresponding buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

connected to the terminal, the unit allows you to listen to the portable device on your car speakers.

Note

When connecting a portable device, be sure BUS CONTROL IN is not connected. If a device is connected to BUS CONTROL IN, “AUX” cannot be selected by (SOURCE).

Tip

SOUND*

PRESET/

DISC

SOURCE

ATT

MODE

DSPL

OFF

 

When connecting both a portable device and a changer, use the optional AUX-IN selector.

Selecting auxiliary equipment

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

Operate by the portable device itself.

Adjusting the volume level

Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected audio device before playback.

1Turn down the volume on the unit.

2Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX” appears.

3Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume.

4Set your usual listening volume on the unit.

5Adjust the volume level, following “Adjusting menu items — MENU” on page 18. The input level is adjustable from –6 dB to +6 dB.

Rotary commander RM-X4SAttaching the label

Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rotary commander.

SOUND

DSPL

MODE

MODE

DSPL

SOUND

VOL SEEK/AMS

OFF

The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the unit.

•PRESET/DISC control

The same as pushing the joystick up/down on the unit (push in and rotate).

•VOL (volume) control

The same as rotating the joystick on the unit (rotate).

•SEEK/AMS control

The same as pushing the joystick left/right on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold).

*Not available for this unit.

Changing the operative direction

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

To increase

To decrease

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

1While pushing the VOL control, press and hold (SOUND).

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