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3-217-494-11 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
US
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 10.
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For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. The “HD Radio Ready” logo indicates that this Warning TM product will control a Sony HD Radio tuner (sold separately). This equipment has been tested and found to TM For HD Radio tuner operation, please refer to comply with the limits for a Class B digital TM the HD Radio tuner Operating Instructions. device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable The HD Radio Re
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Table of Contents Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Additional Information Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Getting Started Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 4 About MP3 files . . .
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Welcome ! Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Resetting the unit Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions. Before operating the unit for the first time, or CD playback after replacing the car battery or changing the You can play CD-DA (also containing CD connections, you must reset the unit. TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC Detach the front panel and press the RESET files (page 13)). button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point p
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Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front Detaching the front panel panel. You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. Inserting the disc in the unit Caution alarm 1 Press (OPEN). If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the 2 Insert the disc (label side up). caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used. 1 Press (OFF). The unit is turned off. 2 Press (O
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Location of controls and basic operations Main unit 1 2 3 45 6 OPEN OFF ALBM SOURCE SEEK SEEK AUX ALBM MODE CAT REP SHUF PAUSE SCRL BTM 12 3456 DSPL PUSH SELECT 7 89q; qa qs qd Front panel removed qf qg qh RESET This section contains instructions on the location Card remote commander of controls and basic operations. For details, see RM-X151 the respective pages. For optional device (CD/MD changer, etc.,) w; 1 operation, see “Using optional equipment” on OFF ATT page 10. The corresponding b
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F OPEN button page 5 The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions G ALBM +/– buttons (during MP3/WMA/ from the unit. Remove the insulation film before AAC playback) use (page 4). To skip albums (press); skip albums qj < (.)/, (>) buttons continuously (press and hold). To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK) H Receptor for the card remote –/+ on the unit. commander Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by < ,. I SEEK –/+ buttons qk DSPL (d
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CD Radio For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see Storing and receiving stations page 11. Caution Display items When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. Storing automatically — BTM 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears. To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2. A Source 2 Press and hold (BTM) until “BTM” B Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/ flashes. artist name, Album
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Customizing the equalizer curve Other functions — EQ3 Changing the sound settings “CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings. 1 Select a source, then press the select Adjusting the sound button repeatedly to select “EQ3.” characteristics 2 Rotate the volume control dial to 1 Press the select button repeatedly select “CUSTOM.” until the desired item appears. 3 Press the select button repeatedly 2 Rotate the volume control dial to until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears. adj
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CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4) BTM (page 8) BEEP *1 When the unit is turned off. To set “BEEP-ON” (z) or “BEEP-OFF.” *2 When FM is received. 1 AUX-A* (AUX Audio) To turn the AUX source display “AUX-A-ON” (z) or “AUX-A-OFF” (page 10). Using optional equipment A.OFF (Auto Off) To shut off automatically after a desired time Auxiliary audio equipment when the unit is turned off, By connecting an optional portable audio device – “A.OFF-NO” (z), “A.OFF-30S (Seconds),” to the AUX input jack (ste
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S D PL MODE SEL CD/MD changer Rotary commander RM-X4S Selecting the changer Attaching the label Attach the indication label depending on how 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” or you mount the rotary commander. “MD” appears. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired changer appears. Unit number Location of controls The corresponding buttons on the rotary Disc number commander control the same functions as those on this unit. Playback starts. ATT SEL Skipping albums and discs PRESET/ 1
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1 While pushing the VOL control, press and Additional Information hold (SEL). Precautions If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically while the unit is operating. 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 an
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Before playing, clean the discs Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc files from the center out. Do not use Folder solvents such as benzine, MP3/WMA/AAC (album) thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray MP3/WMA/ AAC file intended for analog discs. (track) Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this unit. Yo
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Fuse replacement About AAC files When replacing the fuse, be AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding, sure to use one matching the is a music file compression format standard. It amperage rating stated on the compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/11* original fuse. If the fuse blows, of its original size. check the power connection and AAC tag is 126 characters. replace the fuse. If the fuse When naming an AAC file, be sure to add the file blows again after replacement,
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2 Remove the unit. Tuner section FM 1Insert both release keys simultaneously until they click. Tuning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Hook facing Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf inwards. Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 dB (stereo), 69 dB (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz: 0.5 % (stereo), 0.3 % (mono) Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response: 30 – 15,000 Hz AM 2Pull the rele
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Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed Stored stations and correct time are erased. accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed The fuse has blown. information. Makes noise when the position of the ignition is switched. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. accessory power connector. During playback or reception, demonstration Design and specifications are subject to cha
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The operation buttons do not function. FAILURE (Illuminates until any button is pressed.) The disc will not eject. The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. Press the RESET button (page 4). t See the installation/connections manual of this model to check the connection. FAILURE (Illuminates for about 1 second.) Radio reception When the SAT tuner is connected, storing an SAT The stations cannot be received. radio channel into a preset failed. The sound is hampered by noises. t Be sure
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“” The character cannot be displayed with the unit. *1 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display. *2 If an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear in the display. If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the time the problem began. 18
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En ce qui concerne l’installation et les Avertissement si le contact de votre connexions, consulter le manuel véhicule ne comporte pas de position d’installation/raccordement fourni. ACC Veillez à régler la fonction arrêt automatique (page 10). L’appareil s’éteint complètement et ATTENTION automatiquement à l’issue d’un délai réglé, L’utilisation d’instruments optiques avec ce une fois l’appareil mis hors tension. Cela évite produit augmente les risques pour les yeux. que la batterie ne
