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 14)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 15)).

Type of discs

Label on the disc

CD-DAMP3WMAAACATRAC CDRadio 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 stage2: You can choose any one of 7 preset equalizer curves.

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.

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.

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.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

1Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2Press the select button repeatedly until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.

3Press (SEEK) +.

The hour indication flashes.

4Rotate the volume control dial to set the hour and minute.

To move the digital indication, press (SEEK) –/+.

5Press the select button.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press (DSPL) again to return to the previous display.

With the card remote commander

In step 4, to set the hour and minute, press M or m.

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