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) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files (page 13)).

Type of discsLabel on the disc
CD-DAMP3WMAAACRadio reception

You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).

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.

Optional device operation

You can also control optional device, such as CD/MD changers, etc.

Auxiliary equipment connection

An AUX input jack on the front of the unit allows connection of a portable audio device.

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car 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 14.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital 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.

To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press (DSPL) again to return to the previous display.

4