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 files also containing Multi Session (page 13)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 13)).

Type of discs

Label on the disc

CD-DAMP3ATRAC CD

Radio reception:

You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).

BTM (Best Tuning Memory) function: the unit selects strong signal stations and stores them.

You can assign a name to each radio station, store it in memory, and display station names on the list.

Sound adjustment:

EQ3: You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types.

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. For details, see the following explanation.

Optional unit operation

You can also control optional CD/MD changers, in addition to playing with this unit.

*A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes information such as disc, artist and track name.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

After turning the ignition off, be sure to press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears.

Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Applicable accessory: Remote commander

The BBE MP process

Rimproves digitally compressed sound, such as

MP3, by restoring and enhancing the higher harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP works by generating even-order harmonics from the source material, effectively recovering warmth, detail and nuance.

SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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