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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the
following functions.
-CD playbackYou can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also
containing Multi Session (
page 10)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus
format ( page 10)).
Radio reception-“ You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, MW and LW).
-“BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects
strong signal stations and stores them.
Sound adjustment-“EQ3: You can select an equalizer curve for 7
music types.
Auxiliary equipment connectionAn AUX input jack on the front of the unit
allows connection of a portable audio device.
*A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes
information such as disc, artist and track name.
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
MP3
WMA
ATRAC CD
For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
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.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows Media,
and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CD
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Storing automatically - BTM . . . . . . . . . . 6
Storing manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Other functions
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Adjusting the sound characteristics
- BAL/FAD/SUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Customizing the equalizer curve
- EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Adjusting setup items - SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Using optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Card remote commander RM-X114 . . . . . . 8
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About MP3/WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
About ATRAC CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
