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 files also containing Multi Session (page 20)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 20)).

Type of discs

Label on the disc

CD-DA

MP3

WMA

ATRAC CD

Radio reception

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-X-DSP

Sony’s new sound engine creates an ideal in-car sound field with digital signal processing.

Image setting

You can set various display images on the unit.

Space Producer: creates animated on-screen patterns in time with the music.

Optional unit operation

You can also control optional CD/MD changers and optional Sony portable devices 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.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

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

Manufactured under license

Rfrom BBE Sound, Inc. The BBE MP process

improves 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.

Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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