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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And dont place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. This marking is located on the rear exterior.
CAUTION -“ CLASS 1M INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK
DEFEATED. DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the products enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance
For the customers in the U.S.A.
Dont throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
WARNINGThis 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.
As the laser beam used in this unit is harmful to eyes,
do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
For the customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
CAUTIONTO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to
this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one
and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e.,
marked with
or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover
after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without
the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover,
please contact your nearest Sony service station. The following caution label is located inside the
apparatus.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................. 6
Hooking Up the System ........................ 6
This Unit Can Use the Following Discs 7
Basic Operations
Playing a CD ......................................... 8
Playing a disc with MP3 files ................ 9
Using the Display ................................ 13
Locating a Specific Track .................... 15
Locating a Particular Point in a
Track ............................................. 16
Playing Tracks/Discs Repeatedly (Repeat
Play) .............................................. 17
Playing in Random Order
(Shuffle Play) ................................ 18
Creating Your Own Program (Program
Play) .............................................. 19
Recording/Editing
Before Recording ................................ 20
Synchro-Recording a CD to CD-R or
CD-RW ......................................... 22
Recording on a CD-R or CD-RW
Manually ....................................... 25
Adjusting the Recording Level ............ 27
Marking Track Numbers While
Recording ...................................... 28
Fading In and Out recording
(Rec Fader) .................................... 29
Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW ............. 29
Unfinalizing a CD-RW ........................ 30
Erasing Tracks of a CD-RW ............... 31
Labeling Tracks/Discs ......................... 32
Useful Tips for Recording ................... 33
Additional Information
Using the Setup Menu ......................... 35
Messages ............................................. 36
Self-diagnosis Function ....................... 37
System Limitations .............................. 38
Troubleshooting ................................... 38
Specifications ........................ Back cover
