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Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time or
after replacing the car battery, you must reset
the unit.
Press the reset button with a pointed object,
such as a ball-point pen.
Main unit
Notes
¥ Pressing the reset button will erase the clock data
and some memorized functions.
¥ When you connect the power supply cord to the
unit or reset the unit, wait for about 10 seconds
before you insert a disc. If you insert a disc within
these 10 seconds, the unit will not be reset, and
you will have to press the reset button again.
Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety
of features using either a rotary remote or a
wireless remote.
In addition to the CD playback and radio
operations, you can expand your system by
connecting an optional CD/MD unit*.
If you operate this unit or connect an optional
CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the
CD TEXT information will appear in the
display when you play back a CD TEXT disc.
*You can connect to a CD changer and an MD
changer.
About this manual
Conventions¥ Instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the rotary remote, the wireless
remote, and the front panel, depending on
the function. If the controls on these devices
have the same or similar names, the
operation described can be performed on
either device.
¥ The following icons are used in this manual:
Indicates that you can do the task
using the rotary remote.
Indicates that you can do the task
using the wireless remote.
Indicates that you can do the task
using the front panel control.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Initial settings ....................................................... 4
Setting the clock ................................................... 6
Using the main panel controls ........ 8
Basic operations ............................. 10
Using the rotary remote ................ 12
Using the wireless remote ............. 14
Menu display/Lists ........................................... 16
CD/MDListening to a CD/MD ...................................... 17
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) ........ 19
Playing tracks in random order
(Shuffle Play) ................................................... 20
Creating a program (CD/MD Program
Memory) .......................................................... 21
Labeling a CD Ð Disc Memo (CD unit with the
custom file function) ...................................... 25
Selecting specific tracks for playback
(Bank) ............................................................... 27
Locating a disc by name ................................... 29
Viewing CD TEXT information ....................... 30
Customizing the CD sound (Digital filter
function) ........................................................... 32
Radio
Listening to radio ............................................... 33
Presetting radio stations ................................... 34
Specifying monaural/Stereo mode ................. 37
Receiving only the strongest signals
(Local on/off) .................................................. 38
Labeling radio stations (Station Memo) ......... 40
Selecting a station by name .............................. 42
Other functionsAdjusting the sound characteristics ................ 43
Setting the set up menu .................................... 44
Setting the display menu .................................. 46
Setting the function menu ................................ 48
DSPSelecting a surround menu .............................. 49
Storing a surround effect for CDs
(DSP custom file) ............................................ 51
Selecting the listening position ........................ 53
Adjusting the cut-off frequency of the
subwoofer(s) .................................................... 55
Adjusting the turn-over frequency of the
bass and treble ................................................ 57
Additional informationDetaching the front panel ................................. 59
Detaching the rotary remote ............................ 59
Precautions ......................................................... 60
Dismounting the unit ........................................ 62
Specifications ...................................................... 63
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 64
