Sony XES manuel d'utilisation

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Digital Refer ence Sound System Operating Instructions Before operating the system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. 3-858-942- 31 (1) XES-Z50[...]

2 Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview Overview ............................................ 4 Overview of the System ............. 4 Precautions ......................................... 5 Using the Rotary Remote ................. 7 Basic Operations .......................... 7 Other Operations ........................ 8 [...]

Table of Contents Getting Started Listening to CDs Listening to the Radio Additional Settings About Optional Equipment Appendix Overview 3 Locating an RDS Station by Programme Type (Programme Type Selection (PTY) Function) ..................................................... 49 Selecting a Programme Type ... 49 Setting the Clock Automatically ... [...]

4 Overview Overview Overview of the System This system consists of the following sections. Useful tips For details on connecting the XES-M50 Power Amplifier, XES-F50 Full-range Speaker, XES- H50 Ribbon Tweeter, XES-L50 Subwoofer, and the optional CD changer and MD changer, refer to the Installation/Connection Manual supplied with this system. CD ch[...]

Overview Overview 5 Precautions Replacing fuses When replacing a fuse, be sure the new fuse has the same power rating (amperage) as the old one. If you replace a burnt-out fuse either with a higher-rated fuse or with a wire, the system may be damaged or a fire may break out. Fuses are located at the bottom of the CD changer and in the mains lead. 5[...]

6 Overview Overview The TIR indicator The system can automatically record traffic announcements even while the display section has been removed (see page 47). The TIR indicator in the control unit flashes for about ten seconds when you remove the display section while the TIR function is turned on. The TIR indicator also flashes when you turn the i[...]

Overview 7 Overview Using the Rotary Remote You can use the rotary remote for all operations except menu operations. Basic Operations SOURCE button Press the button. The system turns on. Each time you press the button, the programme source switches as follows: CD n MD (only when an MD unit is connected) n AUX (only when Source settings have been do[...]

8 Overview Overview SEEK/AMS control Rotate and release the control. You can locate the beginning of tracks when CD or MD is selected. When FM, MW, or LW is selected, the tuner begins searching for a station, then stops when it detects one. Keep the control rotated. You can locate a specific point on a track when CD or MD is selected. Playback at n[...]

Overview 9 Overview To detach the rotary remote You can detach the rotary remote as a safety measure against theft. Turn the rotary remote clockwise while pressing down the RELEASE button. SOUND button Press this button to select sound characteristics. Each press of the button changes the display as follows: PEQ (Parametric EQualizer) indication n [...]

10 Overview Overview OFF D LABEL DSPL MENU LIST BACK VOL –+ ENTER SOURCE Using the Wireless Remote Use the wireless remote to make the various menu settings. For your safety, system operations with the wireless remote should be done by a passenger. If you (the driver) want to use the wireless remote, park your car in a safe location before perfor[...]

Overview 11 Overview OFF D LABEL DSPL MENU LIST BACK VOL –+ ENTER SOURCE Cursor buttons During the menu display appears, press to move the cursor in a menu display. When CD or MD is selected, press > or . to change the disc and ? and / to locate a track. When FM, MW, or LW is selected, press > or . to select a preset station, or ? and / to [...]

12 Getting Started Getting Started Initial Settings Do the following initial settings at the following times: (1) Before you operate the system for the first time, (2) after replacing the car battery, and (3) after resetting the system. 1 Press the reset button (see page 5). The Contrast indication appears. Press ? or / . The contrast is adjustable[...]

13 Getting Started Getting Started 3 Press ENTER. The Cross-over Network (output mode) indication appears. Press ? or / to select “3way” or “F (front)/R (rear)/ SUB-W (sub-woofer)” depending on your speaker system. Cross-over Network 3way F/R/SUB- W 4 Press ENTER. The Initial indication appears. Initial ” Contrast 8 ACC Position Cross-ove[...]

14 Getting Started Getting Started Setting the Clock Set the clock with the wireless remote. Turn the system on before setting the clock. 1 Press MENU. The menu display appears. Set up ” Contrast 8 Time Set Beep off Display Font Style on Bold Rotary Remote RDS Source Exit R.Mode norm SEEK/AMS SEEK/AMS 2 Select “Set up” and press / to move to [...]

15 Getting Started Getting Started 4 After setting the time, press ENTER. The time is stored and the menu display reappears. To return to the normal display Press the MENU button. To display the current time during operation The current time can be set to appear in the upper-right corner of the display (except when a menu is displayed). For details[...]

16 Listening to CDs Listening to CDs Inserting CDs The disc magazine inside the CD changer can hold up to 10 discs. 1 Lift up the lock lever and open the door of the CD changer. 2 Insert a CD in each slot of the disc magazine. 3 Insert the disc magazine into the CD changer in the direction of the arrow until it clicks in. The CD changer begins veri[...]

Listening to CDs 17 Listening to CDs 4 Close the door and lock the CD changer securely. Removing CDs 1 Press § . The disc magazine comes out. 2 Slide the lever of the disc magazine. Lever Useful tips The CD changer verifies all the CDs one after another whenever the disc magazine is inserted. Playing a CD during this verifying operation is possibl[...]

18 Listening to CDs Listening to CDs Listening to a CD Before listening to a CD, insert one or more CDs into the disc magazine, then load the disc magazine into the CD changer (see page 16). 1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select “CD.” CD 1 1 3.45 2 Rotate VOL/DISC/PRESET to adjust the volume. Turn the control clockwise to increase the volume; tur[...]

Listening to CDs 19 Listening to CDs To Select the Disc to Be Played Push in and rotate VOL/DISC/PRESET. The system changes to the next or previous disc. If you keep the control rotated, the discs will continue to change. Push in and release the control to display DISC NAME LIST. For details on naming a disc, see “Labelling a CD (Disc Memo)” on[...]

20 Listening to CDs Listening to CDs 1 While playing a CD, press MENU. P.Mode ” Repeat Shuffle Bank off off off Disc Sound Memory Source Name Exit Set up RDS 2 Select “P.Mode” and press / to move to the sub menu, then select “Repeat” using > or . . P.Mode ” Repeat Shuffle Bank off off ” off Disc Sound Memory 1:1track 2:disc 3:chang[...]

Listening to CDs 21 Listening to CDs Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play) Shuffle Play plays all tracks on the current disc or all discs in the CD changer in random order. 1 While playing a CD, press MENU. P.Mode ” Repeat Shuffle Bank off off off Disc Sound Memory Source Name Exit Set up RDS 2 Select “P.Mode” and press / to move to t[...]

22 Listening to CDs Listening to CDs 1 While playing a CD, press MENU. P.Mode ” Repeat Shuffle Bank off off off Disc Sound Memory Source Name Exit Set up RDS 2 Select “P.Mode” and press / to move to the sub menu, then select “Bank” using > or . . Bank Repeat Shuffle off off ” off Disc Sound Memory on inverse off edit P.Mode ” Sourc[...]

Listening to CDs 23 Listening to CDs To set tracks to “Play” or “Skip” Select “edit” in Step 3 and press the > or . button to select “Play” or “Skip” for a track. To move to the next track, press the / button. Note that only tracks 1 to 24 on a disc can be set. To complete the setting procedure, press the ENTER or BACK button[...]

24 Listening to CDs Listening to CDs Setting Sound Effects for Each CD/MD (Disc Sound Memory) You can select and memorise particular sound effects for CDs or MDs. 1 While playing a CD or MD, press MENU. P.Mode ” Repeat Shuffle Bank off off off Disc Sound Memory Source Name Exit Set up RDS 2 Select “P.Mode” and press / to move to the sub menu,[...]

Listening to CDs 25 Listening to CDs Labelling a CD (Disc Memo) You can record a title of up to 8 characters for each disc. The disc title appears in the display whenever you insert the disc and play it. 1 While playing a CD, press MENU. 2 Select “Name” and press / to move to the sub menu, then select “Disc Memo” using > or . . Disc Memo[...]

26 Listening to CDs Listening to CDs 4 Press > or . until the character you want to enter appears, then press / . Each press of the > button selects the next character in the order shown below. (Press the . button to move backwards.) A n B n C n ... Z n 0 n 1 n 2 n ... 9 n + n - n * n / n n > n < n . n (space) CD Disc M emo W rite 1 1[...]

Listening to CDs 27 Listening to CDs Erasing a Disc Title 1 While playing a CD, press MENU. 2 Select “Name” and press / to move to the sub menu, then select “Disc Memo” using > or . . Disc Memo Disc Name  ” Auto Scroll write delete off TEXT Name ” Source P.Mode Exit Set up RDS 3 Press / , then > or . to select “delete,” the[...]

28 Listening to CDs Listening to CDs 1 Press LIST. DISC NAME LIST appears. 1.CLASSIC 2.FUSION 3.POPS HIT 4.JAZZ 5.GREAT HIT 6.EURO BEAT 7.DRIVING 8.LIVE HIT 9.SUNSET.M 10.HIGHWAY* DISC NAME LIST CD 1 6 1.30 2 Press > , . , / , or ? to select the disc. 1.CLASSIC 2.FUSION 3.POPS HIT 4.JAZZ 5.GREAT HIT 6.EURO BEAT 7.DRIVING 8.LIVE HIT 9.SUNSET.M 10[...]

Listening to CDs 29 Listening to CDs On TRACK NAME LIST If you press the LIST button again in Step 1, TRACK NAME LIST appears. This list displays track names contained on CD TEXT discs and MDs with labelled tracks. Since this system does not support track labelling, when playing non-CD TEXT discs or MDs with unlabelled tracks, “ ******** ” appe[...]

30 Listening to CDs Listening to CDs Viewing CD TEXT Information You can view text information contained on a CD TEXT disc during playback. When playing a CD TEXT disc Each time you press the DSPL/PTY button, the displayed information changes as follows: disc title/artist name* n track name. * The artist name appears automatically after the disc ti[...]

Listening to CDs 31 Listening to CDs Scrolling Titles Automatically When playing CD TEXT discs or MDs using an optional MD changer, the track or disc title appears automatically whenever a new disc or track is played. Follow the procedure below to specify the automatic scrolling of titles of more than 10 characters. 1 While playing a CD, press MENU[...]

32 Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio FM/MW/LW indication Preset station Frequency Listening to the Radio Before using the radio, you can store your favourite radio stations in the system’s memory for instant tuning at a later time (see “Presetting Radio Stations with the Strongest Signals (BTM)” on page 37). 1 Press SOURCE repeate[...]

Listening to the Radio 33 Listening to the Radio 3 To change the preset station, push in and rotate VOL/DISC/PRESET. 4 Press OFF to turn off the system.[...]

34 Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio Using the Radio Data System (RDS) Overview of the RDS function The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows FM stations to send additional digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. This system offers you the following convenient RDS features: • Displayi[...]

Listening to the Radio 35 Listening to the Radio Re-tuning the Same Programme Automatically (Alternative Frequencies (AF)) The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function automatically selects and re-tunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using the function, you can listen to the same programme continuously during a long-distance dr[...]

36 Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio 3 Press / , then > or . to select “on” or “off,” then ENTER. Listening to a Regional Programme The Regional function lets you stay tuned to a regional programme without being switched to another regional station. 1 While listening to an FM broadcast, press MENU. 2 Select “RDS,” then pr[...]

Listening to the Radio 37 Listening to the Radio Notes • If the radio can only tune in a few stations or only weak frequencies, the BTM function may not assign frequencies to all the preset station numbers. • When you preset the RDS stations, the system stores the AF and TA data as well as the frequency (see page 40). To cancel this, see pages [...]

38 Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio Specifying the Station Frequency (Manual Preset Memory) Useful tips To return to previous steps (one at a time) Press the ? button. To return to the normal display Press the MENU button. Useful tips Keep the SEEK/AMS control on the rotary remote rotated to continue searching, then release the control[...]

Listening to the Radio 39 Listening to the Radio Useful tips You can start Automatic Tuning by momentarily rotating the SEEK/AMS control on the rotary remote, then releasing it. 5 Press / , then > or . to select “manual,” then ENTER. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 7. 6. 88.1‚ Manual Preset FM BBC R1 AF TA 9‚.3‚ 92.5‚ 97.7‚ 95.5‚ 9[...]

40 Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio Presetting the RDS Stations with AF and TA Data When you preset RDS stations, the system stores each station’s data as well as its frequency, so you don’t have to turn on the AF or TA function every time you tune in these preset stations. You can select a different setting (AF, TA, or both) for e[...]

Listening to the Radio 41 Listening to the Radio Making Different Settings for Each Preset Station 1 While listening to the desired FM broadcast, press MENU. 2 Select “RDS,” then press / to move to the sub menu, then select “AF” or “TA” using > or . . CT on TA AF on ” on TIR Mode on off on Regional on RDS ” R.Mode Source Exit Set[...]

42 Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio Specifying Monaural/Stereo Mode If the FM stereo reception is poor, you can select “mono” to improve the sound. 1 While listening to an FM broadcast, press MENU. R.Mode ” Preset Local Mono/Stereo off stereo Set up Source Exit RDS 2 Select “R.Mode,” press / to move to the sub menu, then sele[...]

Listening to the Radio 43 Listening to the Radio Receiving Only the Strongest Signals (Local On/Off) The Automatic Tuning function may stop frequently when there are many radio stations in the area. If this happens, you can reduce the sensitivity of the tuner so that only the strongest signals are tuned in. 1 While listening to an FM, MW, or LW bro[...]

44 Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio Selecting a Station on the List You can use this function to select a preset station from the list. 1 Press LIST. PRESET LIST appears. 1. BBC R1 2. BBC R2 3. BBC R3 4. BBC R4 5. BBC Kent 6. BBC 3CR 7. BBC GLR PRESET LIST FM 4 BBC R4 2 Press > or . to select the station. To search up or down the st[...]

Listening to the Radio 45 Listening to the Radio Listening to Traffic Announcements Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic Programme (TP) are broadcast data that allow you to automatically tune in an FM station that is broadcasting traffic announcements even though you are listening to other programme sources. If the traffic announcement starts whil[...]

46 Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio To Set TA Function 1 While listening to an FM broadcast, press MENU. 2 Select “RDS,” then press / to move to the sub menu, then select “TA” using > or . . CT on TA AF on ” on TIR Mode on off Vol MEM on Regional on RDS ” R.Mode Source Exit Set up 3 Press / , then > or . to select TA [...]

Listening to the Radio 47 Listening to the Radio Recording Traffic Announcements (Traffic Information Replay (TIR)) You can listen to the latest traffic announcements by recording them. The system automatically records and stores up to eight traffic announcements. The TIR function turns the system on automatically and records traffic announcements [...]

48 Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio To Set the TIR Function 1 While listening to an FM broadcast, press MENU. 2 Select “RDS,” then press / to move to the sub menu, then select “TIR Mode” using > or . . CT on TIR Mode AF on ” on TA on Replay off set on Regional on RDS ” R.Mode Source Exit Set up 3 Press / , then > or .[...]

Listening to the Radio 49 Listening to the Radio Locating an RDS Station by Programme Type (Programme Type Selection (PTY) Function) You can locate the station you want by selecting one of the programme types shown below. PTY LIST No. Indication 1. News 2. Current Affairs 3. Information 4. Sport 5. Education 6. Drama 7. Cultures 8. Science 9. Varie[...]

50 Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio Setting the Clock Automatically The CT (Clock Time) data broadcast by RDS sets the clock automatically. 1 While listening to an FM broadcast, press MENU. 2 Select “RDS,” then press / to move to the sub menu, then select “CT” using > or . . TIR Mode on CT AF on ” on TA on off on Regional [...]

Additional Settings 51 Additional Settings Set up Menu Use the Set up menu to set the contrast, clock, beep, and rotary remote. 1 Press MENU and select “Set up.” Set up ” Contrast 8 Clock Beep off off Display Font Style on Bold Rotary Remote RDS Source Exit R.Mode norm SEEK/AMS SEEK/AMS 2 Press / to move to the sub menu, then select an item u[...]

52 Additional Settings Additional Settings Sub Menu item Function Contrast Selects 1 of 15 contrast levels for the display. Select “Contrast,” then press the ENTER button. You can change the current setting by using the ? or / button. Press the ENTER button again to change the setting. Display Select “off” to turn off the display. After you[...]

Additional Settings 53 Additional Settings Source Settings Use the Source menu to make settings for the tuner. You can also use this menu to change the selectable source. When you set the AUX Digital and Analog settings to “on,” the AUX indication appears when you press the SOURCE button to select the programme source. 1 Press MENU and select ?[...]

54 Additional Settings Additional Settings Sub menu item Function MW/LW Set to “off” to eliminate MW and LW from the source. AUX Digital Set to “on” when a Sony product that does not support the audio bus connection or a non- Sony component (e.g., a CD or MD player) is connected to the digital input connector of the system. When set to “o[...]

Additional Settings 55 Additional Settings Selecting the Parametric Equalizer Pattern You can use the built-in parametric equalizer to customise the sound characteristics to suit the acoustics of your car by adjusting the median frequency, level, and slope (Q, or the extent of each characteristic) of each band. You can select a parametric equalizer[...]

56 Additional Settings Additional Settings Selecting the Cross-over Network Pattern Your system comes with 10 cross-over network patterns. 1 Press SOUND on the rotary commander twice to display the Cross-over Network list. Each press of the button changes the display as follows: Parametric EQ list n Cross-over Network list n previous display. 6.MEM[...]

About Optional Equipment 57 About Optional Equipment About Optional Equipment Listening to an Optional CD/MD Changer If an optional CD or MD changer is connected to your system, you can locate and listen to discs in that changer in the same way that you can with the system’s CD changer. 1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select “CD2” or “MD.” P[...]

58 About Optional Equipment About Optional Equipment Useful tips • You can connect multiple CD or MD changers through the optional XA-C30 Source Selector. • When a non-Sony digital component is connected to the optical input connector of the system, be sure to set the “AUX Digital” sub menu in the Source menu to “on” (see page 54). • [...]

59 Appendix Appendix Attaching/Detaching the Electrically Operated Display Section The display section can be detached from the control unit as a safety measure against theft. Name of parts Detaching the Display Section 1 Press OFF/RELEASE at the bottom left of the display section. The system turns off and the left side of the display section pops [...]

60 Appendix Appendix 2 Grasp the left side of the display section and pull it out. If you do not remove the display section at this time, the display section will automatically return to its original position to prevent the unit from falling off. Do not press the OFF/RELEASE button at this time. If you do, the display section will fall off. Note Do[...]

61 Appendix Appendix Attaching the Display Section 1 Align the right side of the display section with the control unit. 2 Press the left side against the display section and push in lightly. An automatic electrically operated mechanism in the control unit catches the display section. Procedure when the control panel is installed on the dashboard, e[...]

62 Appendix Appendix Precautions and Maintenance On cleaning the front panel connectors If the front panel connectors are dirty, the system may not function properly. Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution to clean the connectors. Connector on the control unit Connector at the rear of the display section Handling CDs ?[...]

Appendix Appendix 63 Wireless Remote Installing batteries in the wireless remote Insert two size-AA (R6) batteries with the correct polarity orientation. OPEN ] ] } } On batteries Battery life When the batteries become weak, you will not be able to operate the system with the wireless remote. Battery life is about six months (or shorter, depending [...]

64 Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting Guide The following checklist will help you remedy most problems you may encounter with your system. Before going through the checklist, check the connections and the operating procedures. Should a problem persist even after trying the remedy, consult your Sony dealer. General Problem Cause/Remedy No sound. • [...]

Appendix Appendix 65 Error Messages on the CD/MD Discs When a malfunction occurs in a CD or MD changer, an alarm is sounded and one of the following error messages flashes for about five seconds. Message Cause Remedy Blank* The MD is blank. Replace with a recorded MD. Error* The CD is inserted upside down. Insert the CD correctly. High Temp The sur[...]

66 Appendix Appendix Specifications Tuner section FM Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz Aerial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Usable sensitivity 8 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz 50 dB at 200 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 62 dB (stereo) 65 dB (monaural) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0.9% (stereo) 0.5% (monaural) Separatio[...]

Appendix Appendix 67 Digital pre-amplifier section Frequency response (+0, –1 dB) 5 - 20,000 Hz Signal-to-noise ratio 106 dB Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz, 20 bit 0.002% Dynamic range at 20 bit 100 dB Channel separation at 1 kHz 100 dB Maximum power output 8 V rms Maximum power input (AUX analogue audio) 1.2 Vrms Sampling frequency (AUX digital au[...]

68 Appendix Appendix Sample Frequency Response Table for the FIR Filter (4095 tap) 10 0 LEVEL [dB] –100 –80 –60 –40 –20 10 22050Hz 10k 1k 100 The table above shows the frequency response of the FIR filter (4095 tap) for the following settings: Low: Cut-off frequency 78 Hz, Slope –72 dB/oct. Mid-L: Cut-off frequency 78 Hz, Slope –72 dB[...]

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