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Additional Information
Precautions
- If your car was parked in direct sunlight, allow
the unit to cool off before operating it.
- Power antennas will extend automatically
while the unit is operating.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in this
manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture
condensation may occur inside the lenses and
display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit
will not operate properly. In such a case, remove
the disc and wait for about an hour until the
moisture has evaporated.
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit or discs.
Notes on discs
- To keep the disc clean, do not touch the
surface. Handle the disc by its edge.
- Keep your discs in their cases or disc
magazines when not in use. Do not subject the
discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving
them in parked cars or on dashboards/rear
trays.
- Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky
ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning
when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin
the disc.
- Discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs,
octagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played on this
unit. Attempting to do so may damage the
unit. Do not use such discs.
- You cannot play 8cm (3in.) CDs.
- Before playing, clean the discs with a
commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe
each disc from the center out. Do not use
solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for analog discs.
Notes on CD-R discs
- You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs)
designed for audio use on this unit.
Look for this mark to distinguish CD-Rs for
audio use.
This mark denotes that a disc is not for audio
use.
- Some CD-Rs (depending on the equipment
used for its recording or the condition of the
disc) may not play on this unit.
- You cannot play a CD-R that is not finalized*.
*A process necessary for a recorded CD-R disc to be
played on the audio CD player.
Replacing the lithium battery
Under normal conditions, batteries will last
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range of
the card remote commander becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium
battery.
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Notes on lithium battery
- Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
- Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.
- Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
- Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in
fire.
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Removing the unit
1 Remove the front cover
1Detach the front panel.
2Press the clip inside the front cover
with a thin screwdriver.
3Repeat step 2 for the other side.
2 Remove the unit
1Use a thin screwdriver to push in the
clip on the left side of the unit, then
pull out the left side of the unit until
the catch clears the mounting.
2Repeat step 1 for the right side.
3Slide the unit out of its mounting.
Maintenance
Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one
matching the amperage rating stated on the
original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power
connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows
again after replacement, there may be an internal
malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this
could damage the unit.
Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the
connectors between the unit and the front panel
are not clean. In order to prevent this, open the
front panel by pressing (RELEASE), then detach
it and clean the connectors with a cotton swab
dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force.
Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.
Main unit
Back of the front panel
Notes
- For safety, turn off the engine before cleaning the
connectors and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
- Never touch the connectors directly with your
fingers or any metal device.Fuse (10 A)
