Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Network Audio System. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions.

•Front panel with built-in flash memory

– GIGA PANEL

You can play MP3/WMA files stored in the front panel with its built-in 1 GB flash memory. Audio files can be transferred from your computer to the front panel at high speed by USB connection. (Available OS are Windows XP and Windows 2000.)

•CD playback

You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also containing Multi Session (page 15)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 16)).

Type of discs

Label on the disc

CD-DA

MP3

WMA

ATRAC CD

•Radio 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.

•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.

–BBE MP: improves digitally compressed sound such as MP3. (Only when playing a CD on this unit.)

•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.

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.

Sony is not responsible for damaged data due to problems of the GIGA PANEL or computer.

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

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