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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features
even more with:
MP3 file playback. CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added
can be played (page 7).
Discs recorded in Multi Session (CD-Extra,
Mixed CD, etc.) can be played, depending on
the recording method (page 7).
Optional CD/MD units (both changers and
players)* 1. ID3 tag* 2 version 1 information (displayed
when an MP3 file is played).
CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD
TEXT disc* 3 is played). - Supplied controller accessoryCard remote commander RM-X115 Optional controller accessoryWired rotary commander RM-X4S
*1This unit works with Sony products only.*2ID3 tag is an MP3 file that contains information
about album name, artist name, track name, etc.
*3A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes
information such as the disc name, artist name,
and track names. This information is recorded on
the disc.
Warning
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 product
will increase eye hazard. CAUTION
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.
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Table of Contents
Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Started
Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Playing tracks repeatedly
- Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Playing tracks in random order
- Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Labeling a CD
- Disc Memo*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Locating a disc by name
- List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 * Functions available with optional CD/MD unit
Radio
Storing stations automatically
- Best Tuning Memory (BTM) . . . . . . 15Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 15Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 16Storing station names
- Station Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Tuning in a station through a list
- List-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Other Functions
Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 18Adjusting the balance and fader . . . . . . . . . 19Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 19Changing the sound and display settings
- Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Setting the equalizer (EQ3). . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer
(DSO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Additional Information
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
