3-261-850-11 (1)

Compact Disc Player
Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.

Serial No.

POR FAVOR LEA DETALLADAMENTE

ESTE MANUAL

DE INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE CONECTAR Y OPERAR ESTE EQUIPO. RECUERDE QUE UN MAL usa DE SU APARATO PODRIA ANULAR LA GARANTIA.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. En ce qui concerne l'installation et les connexions, consulter Ie manuel d'installationlraccordement fourni. Para obtener informacion sobre la instalacion y las conexi ones, consulte el manual de instalacion/conexiones suministrado.

ruJD~~

DIGITAL AUDID

CDX-M8805X CDX-M8800

@ 2004 Sony Corporation

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 this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features even more with: MP3 file playback. CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added can be played (page 7). Discs recorded in Multi Session can be played, depending on the recording method (page 8). Optional CD/MD units (both changers and

players )*1.

Supplied

. Optional

ID3 tag*2 version 1.0, 1.1,2.2,2.3 or 2.4 information (displayed when an MP3 file is played). CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*3 is played).
controller accessory controller accessories
Card remote commander RM-XI43A
Wireless rotary commander RM-X6S Wired rotary commander RM-X4S
* 1 This unit works with Sony products only.
*tag is an MP3 file that contains information about album name, artist name, track name, etc.
*3 A CO 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.
The "XM Ready" logo indicates that this product will control a Sony XM tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the XM tuner module. For instructions on XM tuner operation, please refer to the XM tuner module's included instruction manual.

Do not attachSuch discs may discs spinning labels, or use with sticky ink/residue. stop
when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product. Notes on CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CDRWs (rewritable CDs) This unit can play the following discs: Type of discs Label on the disc
Do not use any discs with labels or stickers attached.
The following malfunctions may result from using such discs: Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism). Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g., playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to warp. Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs. You cannot play 8 cm (3 in) CDs.

Audio CD

[Q]D~~

DIGITALAUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO

~IReWritablel

[Q]DO~~

DIGITAL AUOIO

MP3 files

~IReWritab[gJ

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 playa CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized*. You can play MP3 files recorded on CDROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. A CD-R/CD-RW to which a session can be added can be played.
* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW
disc to be played on the audio CD player.

About MP3 files

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and format for compressing a sound sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of its original size. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed.
With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and level 2,
folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly.

When naming, be sure to add the file extension ".mp3" to the file name. If you put the extension ".mp3" to a file other than MP3, the unit cannot recognize the file properly and will generate random noise that could damage your speakers. The foJ/owing discs take a longer time to start
playback. - a disc recorded with complicated tree structure.
- a disc recorded in Multi Session.
You can play MP3 files recorded on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. The disc must be in the ISO 9660*1 level 1 or level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format*2. You can use a disc recorded in Multi Session*3. *1 ISO 9660 Format The most common international standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM. There are several specification levels. In Levell, file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than 8 characters in the name, no more than 3 characters in the extension ".mp3") and in capital letters. Folder names can be no longer than 8 characters. There can be no more than 8 nested folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names up to 31 characters long. Each folder can have up to 8 trees. For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format, make sure of the contents of the writing software, etc. *2 Expansion format Joliet: The maximum number of characters for album (folder) names/track (file) names that can be displayed is 32 each. Romeo: The maximum number of characters for album (folder) names/track (file) names that can be displayed is 64 each. *3 Multi Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area caned the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session. CD-Extra: The format which records audio (audio CD data) as tracks on session 1, and records data as tracks on session 2. Mixed CD: In this format, data is recorded as track 1, and audio (audio CD data) is recorded as track 2.
- a disc to which data can be added. sound may be intermittent.
If you playa high-bit rate MP3 file such as 320 kbps,
Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session
When the first track of the first session is audio CD
data: Only audio CD data of the first session is played back. Any data in subsequent sessions is skipped.
When the first track of the first session is not audio

CD data:

If an MP3 file is in the disc, only MP3 file(s) is played back and other data is skipped. (Audio CD data is not recognized.) -If no MP3 file is in the disc, "NO Music" is displayed and nothing is played back. (Audio CD data is not recognized.)
The playback order of the M P3 files The playback order of the folders and files is as follows:

Folder (album)

Resetting the unit

MP3 file (track)

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

RESET button

Resetting the unit during use in subdisplay position

Tree 1 (root)

Tree 2

Tree 3

Tree 4

Tree 5

Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock
setting and some stored contents.
After resetting the unit, press (OPEN/CLOSE)

on the

Notes A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped.
card remote commander to make sure the front panel opens and closes correctly once before operating further.
When you insert a disc with many trees, it takes a
longer time to start playback. We recommend that you make only 1 or 2 trees for each disc. Maximum folder number: 150 (including root folder and empty folders) The maximum number of MP3 files and folders that can be contained in a disc: 300 When a file/folder name contains many characters, this number may become less than 300. Tip To specify a desired playback order, before the folder or file name, input the order by number (e.g., "01," "02"), then record contents onto a disc. (The order differs depending on the writing software.)

Setting the clock

The clock uses a I2-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08

CD Player CD/MD Unit

(optional)

(MENU), then press

In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you can also control external CD/MD units.
repeatedly until "Clock Adjust" appears.

Playing a disc

(With this unit) 1 Press (OPEN/CLOSE) r o
(OPEN) on the unit and insert the disc (labeled side up). Playback starts automatically.
o The hour(ENTER). flashes. Press indication
f) Press t or. to set the hour.

S Press.

The minute indication flashes. or. to set the minute.

o Press t

Press (ENTER).

10~![)B

before playback begins. During this time, "Read" is displayed. Play will automatically start when reading is complete. Depending on the condition of the disc, it may not play back (page 7, 8).
While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if
Notes when playing back a disc with non-audio CD data/MP3 file If a disc with non-audio CD data/MP3 file is inserted:
. is pressed, playback skips to the last/first or'" track of the disc. When the last track the restarts from the firstontrack disctheis disc. of

over, playback

- in the case of this unit, "NO Music" appears in the
display, and the display becomes the clock display (CD playback stops). - in the case of an optional MP3 compatible CD unit, "NO Music" appears in the display and playback of the next disc starts. - in the case of an optional CD unit, which is incompatible with MP3, the disc will play back with no sound. Note With an optional unit connected, playback of the same source will continue on to the optional CD/MD unit.
sound may be intermittent.

Display items

When the disc/album/track changes, any prerecorded title*1 ofthe new disc/album/track is automatically displayed. (If the A.Scroll (Auto Scroll) function is set to "on," names exceeding 12 characters will be scrolled (page 21).)
Displayable items Disc name*1/artist
Some characters cannot be displayed. For some CD TEXT discs or 103 tags with very many characters, information may not scroll. This unit cannot display the artist name for each

track of a CD TEXT disc.

Notes on MP3 1D3tag applies only to version 1.0, 1.1,2.2,2.3 and 2.4.

Some characters

and signs cannot be displayed
Album name*3 Track name*1*3 ID3 tag*3

name*2

MP3*4/MDLP display*5 MP3: MP3 playback LP2: LP2 playback LP4: LP4 playback Source
(appear as" 0''). The maximum number of displayable characters for an album (folder) name/ track (file) is 64 (Romeo) or 32 (Joliet); 103 tag 30 characters (1.0, 1.1,2.2 and 2.3) or 126 characters (2.4). In the following cases, elapsed playing time may not be displayed accurately - when an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is played.
- during fast-forward/reverse.
Tip When the A. Scroll (Auto Scroll) function is set to "off," and the disc/album/track is changed, the disc/album/ track name or 103 tag does not scroll.
Disc number! Album number*4

Track number

Elapsed playing time

Switch display item

( DSPL)
Scroll display item (SCRL)
1 When pressing ( DSPL), "NO Disc Name" or "NO Track Name" indicates that there is no Disc Memo (page 14) or prerecorded name to display *2 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name. *3 Only for MP3 files. Only track name/artist name/album name in 1D3 tag is displayed. When pressing ( DSPL ), "NO 1D3 Tag" indicates that there is no 103 tag to display *4 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *5 Available only when an optional MO unit with the MOLP function is connected, and an MOLP disc is played.
Playing tracks repeatedly

Repeat Play

You can select: REP- Track - to repeat the current track. REP-Album*1 - to repeat the tracks in the current album. REP-Disc*2 - to repeat the tracks in the current disc.

Playing tracks in random

- Shuffle Play

You can select:

*] Available only when an MP3 file is played. *2 Available only when one or more optional CD/MD units are connected.
During playback, press CD (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display. Repeat Play starts. To return to normal play mode, select "REP-off."
SHUF-Album*1 to play the tracks in the current album in random order. SHUF-Disc - to play the tracks in the current disc in random order. SHUF-Changer*2 - to play the tracks in the current optional CD (MD) changer in random order. SHUF-All*3 - to play all the tracks in all the connected CD (MD) units (including this unit) in random order.
*] A vailable only when an MP3 file is played. *2 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD) changers are connected. *3 Available only when one or more optional CD units, or two or more optional MD units are connected.

During playback,

m (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display. Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play mode, select "SHUFoff." Note
"SHUF-AII"will not shuffle tracks between CD units

and MD units.

labeling a CD
Disc Memo (When connecting a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function)
You can label each disc with a custom name (Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name (page 15).

character.

Simply overwriteor enter ~ "to correct or erase a "
There is another way to start labeling a CD: Press
( LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation by pressing ( LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds instead of step 5.
Youcan label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM
FILE function if that unit is connected along with a CD unit that has the function. The Disc Memo will be stored in the memory of the CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function.

Start playing the disc you want to label in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function.

Press (MENU), then press

Viewing the Disc Memo
As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes priority over any original CD TEXT information.
To View Press (DSPL) during CD/CD TEXT disc playback

t or"

repeatedly
until "Name Edit" appears.

,?~.-I

1._'" 1--1 '--I.:. i!
o desiredt*1 repeatedly Press character.

A- B-C _-_ *

Enter the characters.
Tip To find out about other items that can be displayed, see page 12.

to select the

Erasing

the Disc Memo

(SOURCE)

O-1-2 *2_ A

to select

"CD."

e character. after locating the desired Press"

~i I~t~

*1 For reverse order, press. *2 (blank space)

"n"

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD unit storing the Disc Memo.
Press (M ENU ), then press
repeatedly until "Name Delete" appears.
The stored names will appear.
'~r"""'''''''''I-.I''''''''L.-I.::
If you press., you can move back to the left.
Press t or" repeatedly to select the disc name you want to erase. Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.

Press (MENU) twice.

e entire name. Repeat steps

0 and e to enter the

Press (ENTER). The unit returns to normal play mode.
The unit returns to normal play mode. Notes
When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased,
the original CD TEXT information is displayed.
If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase,
try selecting a different CD unit in step 2.
Ifyou have already erased all of the Disc Memo, "NO
Data" appears and the unit returns to normal play mode in step 4 or 6.

locating a disc by name

- List-up (When connecting a CD unit with the CD TEXT/CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit)
You can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names*1 or for CD TEXT discs*2.
*J Locating a disc by its custom name: when you assign a name for a CD (page 14) or an MD. *2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when you playa CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD TEXT function.
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FMI, FM2, FM3, AMI, and AM2). Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
Storing stations automatically

If FM stereo reception is poor Select monaural reception mode For details, see "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 21. The sound improves, but becomes monaural ("ST" disappears).
Note If interference occurs, this unit will automatically narrow the reception frequency to eliminate noise (IF Auto function). In such cases, some FM stereo broadcasts may become monaural while in the stereo reception mode.
To always hear FM stereo broadcasts in stereo, you
can change the IF Auto setting and widen the frequency signal reception. For details, see "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 21. Note that some interference may occur in this setting. If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to "OFF" (page 23).

Erasing the station name

Storing station names
Station Memo You can assign a name to each radio station and store it in memory. The name of the station currently tuned in appears in the display. You can assign a name using up to 8 characters for a station. Storing the station names

then press t or

During radio reception, press (MENU ),. repeatedly until "Name Delete" appears.
Press t or. repeatedly to select the station whose name you want to erase. Press (ENTER) for 2 seconds.
The name is erased. Repeat steps 3 to 4 if you want to erase other names.
Tune in a station whose name you want to store. Press (MENU), then press t or'" repeatedly until "Name Edit" appears.
Press (MENU) twice. The unit returns to normal radio reception mode.
Note If you have already erased a/l of the station names, "NO Data" appears and the unit returns to normal play mode in step 2 or 4.

~-" ~ ,-. ,-,

--!!:::~;::;.~ ~

o Press

--+---+
t*1 repeatedly desired character.

B --+ C

1 --+ 2. --+ +

--+ ~_.*2--+A

* 1 For reverse order, press".

*2 (blank space)

f) Press" after locating the desired character.

".

~!:.:."f, :;:
!:. '--I ,,--I 1--1 1_' J.-'.~ i

::;'~.--I.

If you press., left.

you can move back to the

e Repeat steps 0

entire name.

and f) to enter the
Press (ENTER). The unit returns to normal radio reception mode.
Tips Simply overwrite or enter" L-" " to correct or erase a character. There is another way to start storing station names: Press (LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation by pressing ( LIST) (CAT) for 2 seconds instead of step 5.
Tuning in a station through a list

to select the cut-off frequency to "78Hz," "125Hz" or "off." Loudness - to enjoy bass and treble even at low volumes. The bass and treble will be reinforced. AUX Level (page 24) - to adjust the volume level of connected auxiliary equipment. Receive Mode

Display

Clock (Clock Information)*1 to display the
clock and the play mode at the same time (on). A.IMG (Auto Image)*1 (page 24) - to step through the display images of one or all display modes. Demo (Demonstration)*2 - to turn the
Select "on" to only tune into stations with stronger signals. Mono on/off (MonauralFMmode) (page 16) in Select "on" to hear stereo broadcast
Local on/off (Local seek mode) (page 16)
demonstration display on or off. - Select "on" to activate demonstration display. - Select "off' to deactivate the demonstration mode.
monaural. - Select "off' to return to normal mode.

IF Auto/Wide (page 16)

Press (MENU). Press

or. repeatedly until the

desired item appears.
Info (Display Information)*1 - to display the display items (depending on the source, etc.) at the bottom of the display while a display image is displayed:
Press" or'" to select the desired setting (Example: "on" or "off").
by pressing ~, the display item will change. - Select "off' to not display any display items. Dimmer - to change the brightness of the display.
Select "on" to display the display items, and
After the mode setting is complete, the display returns to normal play mode. Note
The displayed item will differ depending Tip You can easily switch among categories or'" for 2 seconds. on the source. by pressing
you turn the lights on. - Select "on" to dim the display. - Select "off" to deactivate the Dimmer. Contrast*3 - to adjust the contrast if the indications on the display are not recognizable because of the unit's installation position.
A.Scroll (Auto Scroll) (page 12)
Select "Auto" to dim the display only when
Select "on" to scroll automatically displayed names exceeding 12 characters. - When the Auto scroll function is set to "off' and the disc/album/track is changed, the disc/album/track name or ID3 tag does not scroll.
*1 The items appear only in the main display window. You can adjust the items only when the front panel is closed. *2 When the unit is turned off. *3 "Contrast" appears only in the sub display window. You can adjust "Contrast" only when the front panel

is open.

Setting the equalizer (EQ7)
You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types (Xplod, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEWAGE, ROCK, CUSTOM), and OFF (equalizer off). You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for frequency and level. You can store the EQ7 setting for each source.

Adjusting the equalizer curve

Press (MENU).

Press t or'" repeatedly until "EQ7 Tune" appears, then press (ENTER).

3 Press.

equalizer

or"

to select the desired

or., the item

curve, then press (ENTER).
Each time you press" changes.
Selecting the equalizer curve
Select the desired frequency and level.

o Press.

or. to select the desired
Press (SOURCE) to select a desired source.
Press (EO?) repeatedly to select a
desired equalizer curve. Each time you press ( EO? ), the item changes.

frequency.

Eachtimeyou press" -.

or., the

frequency changes as follows:

1.0kHz

2.5kHz

6.3kHz

i=:ock 62HzIr
=====-==== =======e:= eii~~;;~
To cancel the equalizing effect, select "OFF." After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal play mode.
Press t or'" to adjust the desired volume level. The volume level is adjustable by 1 dB steps from -10 dB to +10 dB.

I-:ocl-::

E1~~HZ
-----====-==== 5;;;;;;;;;5;;;===

lliiieGi'7_

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press ( ENTER) for 2 seconds.
Press (ENTER). After the effect setting is complete, the display returns to the normal play mode.
Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO)
If your speakers are installed into the lower part of the doors, the sound will come from below and may not be clear. The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) function creates a more ambient sound as if there were speakers in the dashboard (virtual speakers). You can store the DSO setting for each source.
Selecting the display mode and display image
You can select from 3 different display modes. You can also select various display images in Wallpaper mode (1-5), Spectrum analyzer mode (1-6) and Movie mode (1-3).
Note The default setting of Auto Image mode is "A.IMG-AII." After a few seconds of releasing ( IMAGE) on the unit, the unit returns to Auto Image mode. If you want to display a display image, set to "A.IMG-off" (page 24).

Selecting

the display

to select a desired

source.
*1 *2 *3 *4 DSO DSO DSO DSO 3 OFF (SOURCE)
Press (IMAGE) on the unit repeatedly
to select the desired display image. Example: Wallpaper mode
to select a desired Each time you press (IMAGE) on the unit, the display image changes as follows: Wallpaper mode 1-5--+ Spectrum analyzer mode 1-6 --+ Movie mode 1-3 --+ normal play mode To cancel this mode, select normal play mode.

Press (DSO)

"OFF."
to select "1, 2, 3" or

.~" I'-''''''--

U:~J!iLJ
ft,.-==ttt. -- DSD ---. -.q;
To cancel the DSO mode, select "OFF." After 3 seconds, the display returns to the normal play mode. Notes
Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable effect. If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to "OFF."

continue to next page--+

Selecting the Auto Image mode
Auto Image mode automatically steps (every 10 seconds) through the display images of one or all display modes as follows: A.IMG-Allto shuffle repeatedly the display images in all display modes. A.IMG-SA - to step repeatedly through the display images of Spectrum analyzer mode. A.IMG-Movie - to step repeatedly through the display images of Movie mode.
Connecting auxiliary audio equipment
The unit's AUX IN (external audio input) terminal on this unit is also used as the BUS AUDIO IN (audio input) terminal. You can listen to the sound from your car speakers by connecting optional Sony portable devices.
Note If you connect an optional Sony CDIMD unit, you cannot connect any portable devices and "AUX" will not appear in the display as a source. When you connect a Sony portable device and CDI MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN selector.
Press t or. repeatedly until "A.IMG" appears.

C loc~::

Selecting auxiliary equipment

I rrFo

"AUX."
. 0- _u. ii DE ii :ii:., 1.
4 Press ~ or. repeatedly to select the

desired setting.

i.J i_j i ()
To cancel Auto Image mode, select "A.IMG-off." Tips
During Auto Image mode, if you press (IMAGE) on the unit, the display image will change. After a few
Adjusting the volume level You can adjust the volume for each connected audio equipment.
seconds of releasing (IMAGE) on the unit, this unit
returns to the former Auto Image setting. If you set Info mode to "off," no display items will appear (page 21).

"AUX Level."

Press t or'" repeatedly select to

or. repeatedly

to select a
desired volume level. The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps from -6 dB to +6 dB.

( ENTER).

To deactivate auxiliary equipment the source display
Press (OFF). CD playback or radio reception stops. Press

(MENU).

until "AUX-A-
on" appears. 4 Press. to select "AUX-A-off."
To restore the indication, select "AUX-A-on."

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 nearest Sony dealer.
Replacing the lithium battery Under normal conditions, batteries will last approximately I year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.

+ side up

children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. good contact.

installing the battery.

Notes on lithium battery
Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

Removing the unit

Remove the protection collar.
o with the the release Engage protection

keys together collar.

f) Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar.

Remove the unit.

o Insertthey click. both release until

keys together

Face the hook inwards.
f) Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
Q Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion.

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter Tone controls
120 dB Below measurable limit

10 - 20,000Hz

Loudness Power requirements Dimensions

Tuner section FM

Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency Usable sensitivity Selectivity Signal-to-noise ratio 87.5 - 107.9 MHz External antenna connector 10.7 MHz/450 kHz 9 dBf 75 dB at 400 kHz 67 dB (stereo), 69 dB (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0.5 % (stereo), 0.3 % (mono) Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 - 15,000 Hz

The broadcast signal is too weak. memory. Store the correct frequency in the
Failure*3 (Illuminates until any button is pressed.) The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. -+ See the installation guide manual of this model to check the connection. FAILURE*3 (Illuminates for about 1 second.) When the XM tuner is connected, storing an XM radio channel into a preset failed.
Be sure to receive the channel that you
Check the connection of the power antenna control lead. When the DSO mode is on, the sound is Check the frequency.
want to store, then try it again. High Temp The ambient temperature is more than 50C (122F).
Wait until the temperature goes down
sometimes hampered by noises.
below 50C (122F). NO Disc*1 No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit. -+ Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.
NO Magazine The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD uni t.
Set the DSO mode to "OFF" (page 23). Automatic tuning is not possible.
The local seek mode is set to "on."
Set the local seek mode to "off'
Insert the magazine in the CD unit.
(page 21). The broadcast signal is too weak. -+ Perform manual tuning. The "S1" indication flashes. Tune in the frequency accurately. The broadcast signal is too weak.
NO Music*2 A CD which is not a music file is inserted in the MP3 playable CD unit.
Insert a music CD in the MP3 playable CD
Set to the monaural reception mode

(page 21). in

Offset There may be an internal malfunction.
Check the connection. If the error
indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
A program broadcast in stereo is heard monaural. The unit is in monaural reception mode.
Cancel monaural reception mode

(page 21).

Push Reset The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem.
Interference occurs during FM reception. The wide mode is selected.
Press the RESET button on the unit.
Set the IF mode to "IF-Auto" (page 21).

Error displays/Messages

(For this unit and optional CD/MD changers) The following indications will flash for about 5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard. Blank*1 No tracks have been recorded on an MD*2. -+ Play an MD with recorded tracks on it. Error*1 A CD is dirty or inserted upside down*2. -+ Clean or insert the CD correctly. A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem*2. -+ Insert another CD/MD.
*1 When the CD/MD changer is connected to the unit, the disc number of the CD or MD appears in the display. *2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display. *3 "Failure"(small case) and "FAILURE"(upper case) are different messages.