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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the
following functions.
CD playback:
You can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT*
1), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 files also
containing Multi Session (page 14)) and
ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus
format (page 14)).
Radio reception:
- You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).
- BTM (Best Tuning Memory) function: the
unit selects strong signal stations and stores
them.
- You can assign a name to each radio station,
store it in memory, and display station names
on the list.
Sound adjustment:
- EQ3: You can select an equalizer curve for 7
music types.
- DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):
creates a more ambient sound field, using
virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the
sound of speakers, even if they are installed
low in the door.
- BBE MP: improves digitally compressed
sound such as MP3. For details, see following
explanation.
Optional unit operation
You can also control optional CD/MD changers
and optional Sony portable devices*
2 in
addition to playing with this unit.
*1A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes
information such as disc, artist and track name.
*2CDX-F50M only.
About this manualThis manual explains the functions of 2 units,
CDX-F5510 and CDX-F50M.The table below shows the differences between
the 2 units. It is also described in each section
(example, CDX-F50M).
Warning
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
MP3
ATRAC CD
CDX-F5510 CDX-F50M
Card remote commander
RM-X151 (supplied)z
Frequency select switch
z
Auxiliary audio
equipmentz
Marine remote
commander RM-XM10
(optional)z
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
The use of optical instruments with this produc t will increase eye hazard. CAUTION
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.
Warning if your cars ignition has no
ACC position
After turning the ignition off, be sure to press
and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display
disappears.
Otherwise, the display does not turn off and
this causes battery drain.
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Table of Contents
CDX-F5510/F50M
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Getting Started
Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Inserting the disc in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ejecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Card remote commander RM-X151 . . . . . . 6
CD
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storing automatically - BTM . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storing manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Receiving a station through a list
- list-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Other functions
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the sound characteristics
- BAL/FAD/SUB/AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the equalizer curve - EQ3 . . . . 9
Labeling a station/disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting setup items - SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CD/MD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Card remote commander RM-X114 . . . . . 12
Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . 12
Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About ATRAC CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CDX-F50M only
SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
R The BBE MP process
improves digitally
compressed sound, such as
MP3, by restoring and enhancing the higher
harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP
works by generating even-order harmonics from
the source material, effectively recovering
warmth, detail and nuance.
The XM Ready logo indicates that
this product will control a Sony XM
tuner module (sold separately). Please
see your nearest authorized Sony
dealer for details on the XM tuner
module. For instructions on XM tuner
operation, please refer to the XM tuner
modules included instruction manual.
