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/AAC
files also containing Multi Session (page 17))
and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus
format (page 18)).
Type of discs
CD-DA
MP3
WMA
AAC
ATRAC CD
• Radio reception
– You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, MW and LW).
– BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects
strong signal stations and stores them.
• RDS services
– You can use FM station with Radio Data
System (RDS).
• Sound adjustment
– EQ3 parametric: You can choose any one
of 7 preset equalizer curves, and adjust as
desired.
– 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.
• Image setting
You can set various display images on the unit.
• 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.
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Label on the disc
Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, or
after replacing the car battery or changing the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Detach the front panel and press the RESET
button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point
pen.
RESET button
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
Preparing the card remote
commander
Before using the card remote commander for the
first time, remove the insulation film.