Sony CDX-F5710 Operating Instructions - Page 4

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. Detach the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen. RESET button Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press (GP/PRESET) +/- repeatedly until "CLOCK-ADJ" appears. 3 Press (ENTER). The hour indication flashes. 4 Press (GP/PRESET) +/- to set the hour and minute. To move the digital indication, press (SEEK) -/+. 5 Press (ENTER). The clock starts. To display the clock during playback/reception, set "CLOCK-ON" (page 11). Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used. 1 Press (OFF). The unit is turned off. 2 Press (OPEN). The front panel is flipped down. 3 Slide the front panel to the right, then gently pull out the left end of the front panel. 1 2 Notes • Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and display window. • Do not subject the front panel to heat/high temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray. Tip When carrying the front panel, use the supplied front panel case. DEMO mode When the unit is turned off, the clock is displayed first, then demonstration (DEMO) mode starts the demonstration display. To cancel the DEMO mode, set "DEMO-OFF" in menu (page 11) while the unit is turned off. 4