• Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue discs.

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

•Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this unit.

•You cannot play a CD-R/a CD-RW that is not finalized.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be

sure to use one matching the

 

amperage rating stated on the

 

original fuse. If the fuse

 

blows, check the power

 

connection and replace the

 

fuse. If the fuse blows again

 

after replacement, there may

 

be an internal malfunction. In

 

such a case, consult your

Fuse (10A)

nearest Sony dealer.

 

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 4) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Main unit

Back of the front panel

Notes

•For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch.

•Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device.

Removing the unit

1Remove the protection collar.

1Detach the front panel (page 4).

2Engage the release keys together with the protection collar.

Orient the release keys as shown.

3Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar.

2Remove the unit.

1Insert both release keys simultaneously until they click.

Hook facing inwards.

2Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

3Slide the unit out of the mounting.

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