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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*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also
containing Multi Session (page 12)) and
ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus
format (page 13)).
Radio reception
-“ You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).
-“BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects
strong signal stations and stores them.
Sound adjustment
-“EQ3 stage2: You can choose any one of 7
preset equalizer curves.
-“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.
Optional unit operation
You can also control optional CD/MD
changers.
Auxiliary equipment connection
-“ An 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.
Warning
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
MP3
WMA
ATRAC CD
For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
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.
The use of optical instruments with this produc t will increase eye hazard. CAUTION
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
Getting Started
Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Other functions
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the sound characteristics
- BAL/FAD/SUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Customizing the equalizer curve
- EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting setup items - SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CD/MD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About MP3/WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About ATRAC CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
R Manufactured under license
from BBE Sound, Inc.
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 an XM tuner
module (sold separately). Please see
your nearest authorized Sony dealer for
details on the XM tuner module.
Microsoft, Windows Media,
and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
