Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing the Sony MiniDisc Recorder. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features using the following controller accessories:

Optional accessories

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Card remote commander RM-X91

In addition to the MD playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting optional CD/MD units*1. When you play a CD TEXT disc*2 on a connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear on the display.

*1 You can connect MD changers, CD changers, MD players, or CD players.

*2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such as the disc name, artist name and track names.

This information is recorded on the disc.

Precautions

•If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

•If no power is being supplied to the unit, check the connections first. If everything is in order, check the fuse.

•If your car is equipped with a power antenna, it will extend automatically while the unit is operating.

•Do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature while driving, or perform any other function which could divert your attention from the road.

•Do not edit the MD while driving. •Make sure that the vehicle’s battery and

charging system are functioning properly prior to using Timer-off recording and the REC Continue mode function. Under certain unusual conditions, use of the Timer-off recording and the REC Continue mode function could cause the vehicle’s battery to be discharged to a degree that would prevent the vehicle from starting. For the maximum current drain per connection, refer to the “connection diagram” of the supplied installation/connections.

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