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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony CD
changer system. This unit lets you enjoy CD
sound with the changer.
The CDX-555XRF/555RF is a compact disc
changer system comprised of the wired and
wireless remote commanders, the relay box,
and the CD changer. The CD changer
modulates the audio signal into the RF (Radio
Frequency) signal so that it can be received by
the existing FM tuner of your car audio.
Therefore you will be able to enjoy CD play
with your car audio even if it has no input
terminals for a compact disc player.
-Compact and space saving CD changer for
vertical, horizontal, suspended, or inclined
installation in your car.
-Supplied wired remote enables you to
control the CD changer installed in the trunk
room of your car.
-Repeat play function for playing a track or a
disc repeatedly.
-Shuffle play function for playing tracks of
one disc or of all discs in random order.
-CD TEXT function* for displaying the CD
TEXT information on the display of the
supplied wired remote.
-D-BASS function for dynamic bass boot.
-Supplied wireless remote (RM-X81RF) which
can be operated almost like the wired remote
(RM-X80RF).
*Only available when playing back a CD TEXT disc
For the customers in the USA
(CDX-555RF only)
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
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Table of contents
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................. 4
Preparing the CD changer .................................. 4
Preparing the wireless remote ............................ 5
Changing the transmitting frequency ............... 6
CD Changer
Listening to a CD ................................................. 6
Playing tracks in random order
- Shuffle Play ................................................. 7
Playing tracks repeatedly
- Repeat Play ................................................. 7
Labelling a CD
- Disc Memo .................................................. 8
Boosting the bass sound
- D-bass .......................................................... 9
Changing the output level .................................. 9
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................................... 10
Notes on handling discs .................................... 10
Maintenance ........................................................ 11
Location of controls ........................................... 12
Specifications ...................................................... 14
Troubleshooting guide ...................................... 15
