Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your boating with the following functions.

•CD playback

You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files (page 20)).

Type of discs

Label on the disc

CD-DA

MP3

WMA

AAC

•Radio reception

–You can store up to 6 stations per band.

CDX-M50IP/M30:

FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2

CDX-MR50IP:

FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW

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

•RDS services

–You can listen to FM stations with the Radio Data System (RDS) in Europe. (CDX-MR50IP)

•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 device operation

Various kinds of audio devices can be connected.

–iPod: iPod connection can be made by the dock connector cable on the rear of the unit. (CDX-M50IP/MR50IP)

–Portable audio device: An AUX input jack on the front of the unit allows connection of a portable audio device (analog connection).

–CD/MD changers: CD/MD changers can be connected to the Sony BUS at the rear of the unit.

6

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the boat’s 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.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander” on page 20.

Setting the clock

CDX-M50IP/M30:

12-hour indication

CDX-MR50IP:

24-hour 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.