Aiwa CDC-X504MP User Manual
3-263-367-11(2)
FM/AM Compact Disc Player
AUTOESTEREO PARA DISCO
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CDC-X504MP
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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
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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture
condensation may occur inside the lenses and
display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will
not operate properly. In such a case, remove the
disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture
has evaporated.
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit or discs.
For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
Notes on discs
•To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface.
Handle the disc by its edge.
•Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines
when not in use.
•Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature.
Avoid leaving them in parked cars or on
dashboards/rear trays.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
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.CDC-X504MP
Serial No.____________________________________
PRECAUTIONS
•If your car has been parked in direct sunlight,
allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
•Power antenna will extend automatically while
the unit is operating.
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•Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/
residue. Such discs may stop spinning when
used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin 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.
•Before playing, clean the
discs with a commercially
available cleaning cloth.
Wipe each disc from the
center out. Do not use
solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or
antistatic spray intended for
analog discs.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection
This product is designed to play back discs that
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
Audio CD
MP3 files
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
Resetting the unit................................................. 4
DEMO (demonstration) mode ...........................4
Theft protection................................................... 4
BASIC OPERATION, AUDIO AND CLOCK
ADJUSTMENT
Turning the unit on .............................................. 5
Setting the clock ................................................... 5
Adjusting sound .................................................. 5
RADIO OPERATION
Storing stations automatically .......................... 7
Receiving the stored stations ............................ 7
Storing stations manually................................... 7
CD PLAYER OPERATION
Playing a disc ....................................................... 8
Reading the display............................................. 9
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Using auxiliary equipment .............................. 10
Various settings .................................................. 10
CARD REMOTE CONTROL
Names of parts ................................................... 11
Preparations ....................................................... 11
Replacing the battery ........................................ 11
TROUBLESHOOTING
General ................................................................ 12
Radio reception .................................................. 12
CD play ............................................................... 13
ERROR DISPLAYS/MESSAGES
Error displays ..................................................... 13
Messages ............................................................. 13
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
About MP3 files ................................................. 14
Maintenance ....................................................... 16
Removing the unit ............................................. 16
Specifications...................................................... 17
MP3 files
•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/CD-RW that is not
finalized*.
•You can play MP3 files recorded on CD-ROMs,
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 or CD-
RW disc to be played on the audio CD player.
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GETTING STARTED
Note
Some buttons on the unit are assigned two or more
functions. For detailed descriptions, refer to the
related pages.
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.
Remove the front panel and press the reset button
with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.
Front panel detached
Reset button
Note
Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and
some memorized functions.
DEMO (demonstration) mode
The unit has an extra display (DEMO) mode which
demonstrates the illumination modes of the unit.
When you deactivate the unit by pressing (OFF),
the clock is displayed for about 10 seconds, then
the unit switches to DEMO mode.
To cancel DEMO mode
1 While in DEMO mode, press and hold
(PUSH-MENU) until “SET” appears on the
display.
2 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to select
“DEMO.”
3 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to select “DEMO OFF.”
Theft protection
Take the front panel with you when leaving the
car, and keep it in the supplied carrying case.
Caution alarm
If you turn off the ignition switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
If you connect an optional amplifier and do not use
the built-in amplifier, the beep tone will be
deactivated.
To detach the front panel
1 Press Z to remove the disc.
2 Press (OFF)*.
3 Press , then pull it off towards you. (Hold
the panel with one hand to prevent
accidentally dropping it.)
(OFF)
* If your car has no ACC position on the ignition
switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing
(OFF) until the display disappears to avoid car
battery drain.
To attach the front panel
1 Engage the right side of the front panel to
the right catch on the unit.
2 Push the panel forward until it locks.
Be sure not to press any buttons and the
display window.
To resume DEMO mode, repeat the above and
select “DEMO ON” at step 2.
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BASIC OPERATION, AUDIO AND CLOCK ADJUSTMENT
(OFF)
(PUSH-MENU)
(SEEK)(+)/(SEEK)(–)
Turning the unit on
Press (SOURCE) on the front panel.
The unit also turns on when you insert a disc.
To deactivate the unit
Press (OFF).
The clock appears. After about 10 seconds, the unit
switches to DEMO mode (page 4).
To turn the unit off
Press and hold (OFF) until everything on the
display clears.
This operation is required to avoid car battery
drain, if your car has no ACC position on the
ignition switch.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
1 Press and hold (DSPL) until the clock
appears.
2 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to set the hour.
3 Press (DSPL).
4 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to set the minute.
5 Press (DSPL).
To display the clock
Press (DSPL).
To return to the former display, press (DSPL)
again.
(SOURCE)
(H-BASS),(EQ),
(DSPL),(ATT)
Adjusting sound
To adjust the volume
Turn (PUSH-MENU).
“VOL (volume)” appears on the display.
To attenuate the sound
Press (ATT).
“ATT•ON” appears on the display.
To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT)
again.
To adjust sound stage (DSSA*)
You can adjust sound stage and tone balance to
best serve a particular seat in the car.
* DSSA : abbreviation of “Drivers Sound Stage
Adjustment”
1 Press (PUSH-MENU).
2 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to select
“DSSA.”
3 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to select “L” (for the front
left seat), “R” (for the front right seat), or
“OFF.”
To adjust DSSA manually, press (PUSH-MENU)
after step 3 above, then press (SEEK) (+) or
(SEEK) (–) to select “BAL” or “FAD,” and turn
(PUSH-MENU) to adjust it.
To adjust the sound characteristics
You can adjust the balance, fader, low pass filter
and subwoofer volume.
1 Press (PUSH-MENU).
2 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to select
“BAL,” “FAD,” “LPF” or “SUB.”
Each time you press (SEEK) (+), the item
changes as follows:
LOW*1 t MID*1 t HI*1 t
BAL (balance; left-right) t
FAD (fader; front-rear) t
DSSA t
LPF (low pass filter)
SUB (subwoofer volume)
*1
When EQ is activated (page 6)
*2
When “SUB” is selected (page 10)
*3
The cut off frequency is adjustable to 78 Hz,
125 Hz or OFF.
*4
The volume level is adjustable between –10
and +10, or to ATT (attenuated).
3 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to adjust the selected
item.
*2*3
t
*2*4
5
To reinforce the bass sound
(H-BASS)
Press (H-BASS).
Each time you press (H-BASS), the H-BASS mode
is turned on and off.
Note
The H-BASS adjustment does not affect the signal
output from the AUDIO OUT REAR connectors on
the rear panel at the “SUB” (sub-woofer) position.
To set the equalizer (EQ)
You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types
(HIP-HOP, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, POPS, ROCK,
CUSTOM).
You can store a different equalizer setting for each
source.
To select the equalizer curve
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (TUNER,
CD or AUX).
2 Press (EQ) repeatedly to select the desired
equalizer curve.
To cancel the equalizing effect, select “OFF.”
To adjust the equalizer curve
You can adjust and store the equalizer settings for
different tone ranges.
1 Follow the steps 1 and 2 above.
2 Press (PUSH-MENU).
3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to select the
desired tone range; “LOW,” “MID,” or “HI.”
4 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to adjust to the desired
volume level.
The volume level is adjustable from –10 to +10
dB by 1 dB steps.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to adjust the equalizer
curve.
To restore the factory settings
You can restore the factory settings for the
equalizer curve settings while adjusting them.
During adjustment, press and hold
(PUSH-MENU) until the equalizer type (such as
HIP-HOP) appears on the display.
Note
When EQ is set to “OFF,” you cannot adjust the
equalizer curve settings.
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RADIO OPERATION
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).
Caution
When tuning in to stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
(SOURCE)
Number buttons
(SEEK)(+)/(SEEK)(–)
Storing stations automatically
– Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press and hold (BTM SENS) until “BTM”
flashes on the display.
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep tone will be heard when the setting is
stored.
Notes
•If only a few stations can be received due to weak
signals, some number buttons will remain their
former settings.
•When a number is indicated on the display, the
unit starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
Receiving the stored stations
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on
which the desired station is stored.
Band
(MODE)
(BTM SENS)
Automatic tuning
If preset tuning does not work, try the automatic
tuning.
Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to search for the
station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.
Repeat the operation until the desired station is
received.
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently
Press (BTM SENS) repeatedly until “LOCAL•ON”
appears on the display.
The “LCL” indicator is displayed.
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will
be tuned in (local seek mode).
To cancel the local seek mode, press (BTM SENS)
once or twice so that the “LCL” indicator
disappears.
If you know the frequency of the station
(manual tuning)
Press and hold (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to locate
the approximate frequency.
Then press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) repeatedly to
fine adjust to the desired frequency.
Monaural mode
If FM stereo reception is poor, receive the station in
monaural mode.
During radio reception, press (BTM SENS)
repeatedly until “MONO ON” appears on the
display.
The “MONO” indicator is displayed.
To return to normal radio reception, press
(BTM SENS) again.
Storing stations manually
You can store only the desired stations on any
chosen number buttons.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to tune in to
the desired station.
4 Press and hold the desired number button
((1) to (6)) until “MEM” appears.
Button number
Frequency
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CD PLAYER OPERATION
In addition to ordinary CD play, you can enjoy the
unit’s following features:
•MP3 files*1 can be played.
•CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added
can be played.
•CD TEXT information is displayed when a CD
TEXT disc*2 is played.
*1
For more information about MP3 files, see
“About MP3 files” on page 14.
*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.
Playing a disc
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Reading the display
When the disc/album/track changes, any
prerecorded title*1 of the new disc/album/track is
displayed.
If the Auto Scroll mode is turned on, names
exceeding 8 characters will be scrolled.
There are following displayable items:
•Track number/elapsed playing time
•Disc name*1/artist name
•Album name
•Track name
•ID3 tag
*3
*1*3
*3
•Clock
To Press
Switch display item (DSPL)
*1
“NO NAME” is displayed when there is no
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
ID3 tag is displayed.
“NO ID3” is displayed when there is no ID3 tag
to display.
Notes
•Some characters cannot be displayed.
•For some CD TEXT discs with very many
characters, information may not scroll.
•This unit cannot display the artist name for each
track of a CD TEXT disc.
*2
To turn on/off the Auto Scroll mode
1 Press and hold (PUSH-MENU) until “SET”
appears on the display.
2 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to select
“A.SCRL.”
3 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to select “ON” or “OFF.”
Notes on MP3
•ID3 tag applies to version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4.
•Some characters cannot be displayed. Characters
and signs which cannot be displayed appear as
“*.”
The muximum number of characters for album
(folder) name/track (file) names that can be
displayed is 64 each. ID3 tag is up to 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.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS
(PUSH-MENU)
(SEEK)(+)/(SEEK)(–)
Using auxiliary equipment
You can listen to equipment (such as a cassette,
MD, or MP3 portable player) connected to the unit.
Refer to the operating instructions for the
corresponding equipment for more detailed
information.
Be sure to remove the inserted CD to prevent
possible damage to the unit before connecting the
equipment.
1 Connect a cassette/MD/MP3 portable player
or other equipment to the unit’s AUX jack
(3.5 mm dia.).
2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX”
appears on the display.
Various settings
To align the sound levels (Source Level
Adjustor)
Volume may vary each time you change the source
mode. In this case, you can align each source
mode’s volume to almost the same level.
1 Select the source mode to be adjusted.
2 Press and hold (SOURCE) until “LEVEL 0”
appears on the display.
3 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to adjust the level.
The volume level is adjustable from –6 to +6 dB
by 1 dB steps.
(SOURCE)
AUX
To change the display and beep tone
settings
You can set the dimmer of the display, and turn on
or off the VU level meter and the beep tone.
Proceed as follows while the unit is turned on.
There are items that cannot be selected if you
operate when the unit is deactivated.
1 Press and hold (PUSH-MENU) until “SET”
appears on the display.
2 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to select
“DIM,” “VU” or “BEEP.”
Each time you press (SEEK) (+), the item
changes as follows:
DIM (dimmer) t
VU (VU level meter) t
A.SCRL* t
BEEP (beep tone)
* Auto Scroll, available when source is CD
(page 9)
3 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to change the setting for
the selected item.
To select the type of equipment
connected to the rear panel
You can connect a power amplifier or a sub-woofer
to the AUDIO OUT REAR jacks on the rear of the
unit.
When a power amplifier or a sub-woofer is
connected, select the type of the connected
equipment correctly.
1 While the unit is deactivated (clock or DEMO
is diplayed), press (PUSH-MENU).
2 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to select “REAR” (for a
power amplifier) or “SUB” (for a subwoofer).
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CARD REMOTE CONTROL
Names of parts
1
2
3
4
5
1 DSPL button
2 SOURCE button
3 SEEK (+/–) buttons
4 OFF button
5 VOL (+/–) buttons
6 MODE button
7 PRESET/ALBUM (+/–) buttons
8 ATT button
Note
If the display disappears by pressing (OFF) , it
cannot be operated with the remote control unless
(SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is
inserted to activate the unit first.
DSPL MODE
+
ALBUM
+
PRESET
SOURCE
–
SEEK
PRESET
–
ALBUM –
+
VOL
–
SEEK
ATTOFF
6
+
7
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Replacing the battery
1 Insert the tip of a pointed object A into the
hole B and pull out the battery holder to
remove the lithium battery (CR2025).
Remote control (back)
A
Battery holder
2 Install a new lithium battery (CR2025)* with
the 3 side facing up in the battery holder,
and push the battery holder into the unit
until it clicks.
* Use of any other battery may present a risk of
fire or explosion.
Note
When the infrared receptor on the main unit is
exposed to direct sunlight, it may not respond to
signals from the remote control.
B
Preparations
A lithium battery is installed in the remote control
at the factory.
Before you use the remote control, be sure to
remove the insulating sheet by simply pulling it
out.
Remote control (back)
Insulating sheet
Notes on lithium battery
•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.
•Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
•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.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the
connection and operating procedures.
General
No sound.
•Turn (PUSH-MENU) to the right to adjust the
volume.
•Cancel the ATT function.
•Set the fader control to the center position for a 2speaker system.
The contents of the memory have been erased.
•The reset button has been pressed.
t Store again into the memory.
•The power lead or battery has been disconnected.
•The power connecting lead is not connected
properly.
No beep sound.
•The beep sound is canceled (page 10).
•An optional power amplifier is connected and
you are not using the built-in amplifier.
The display disappears from/does not appear
on the display window.
•The display disappears if you press and hold
(OFF).
t Press and hold (OFF) again until the display
appears.
•Remove the front panel and clean the connectors.
See “Cleaning the connectors” (page 16).
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the ignition key is in the ON,
ACC, or OFF position.
The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s
accessory power connector.
No power is being supplied to the unit.
•Check the connection. If everything is in order,
check the fuse.
•The car does not have an ACC position.
t Press (SOURCE) (or insert a disc) to turn on
the unit.
The power antenna does not extend.
The power antenna does not have a relay box.
Radio reception
Preset tuning is not possible.
•Store the correct frequency in the memory.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
•Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or
accessory power supply lead (red) to the power
supply lead of a car’s antenna booster (only
when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in
the rear/side glass).
•Check the connection of the car antenna.
•The auto antenna will not go up.
t Check the connection of the power antenna
control lead.
•Check the frequency.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
•The local seek mode is set to “ON.”
t Set the local seek mode to “OFF” (page 7).
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Perform manual tuning.
A program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
t Cancel monaural reception mode (page 7).
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CD play
A CD cannot be inserted.
•Another CD is already inserted.
•The CD has been forcibly inserted upside down
or in the wrong way.
Play does not begin.
•Defective or dirty CD
•CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized.
•Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not play due to its
recording equipment or the disc condition.
MP3 files cannot be played back.
•Recording was not performed according to the
ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or the Joliet or
Romeo in the expansion format.
•The file extension “.MP3” is not added to the file
name.
•Files are not stored in MP3 format.
MP3 files take longer to play back than others.
The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
–a disc recorded with complicated tree structure.
–a disc recorded in Multi Session.
–a disc to which data can be added.
A disc is automatically ejected.
The ambient temperature exceeds 50˚C (112˚F).
The operation buttons do not function.
CD will not be ejected.
Press the reset button.
The sound skips from vibration.
•The unit is installed at an angle of more than 45˚.
•The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the
car.
The sound skips.
Dirty or defective disc.
ERROR DISPLAYS/ MESSAGES
Error displays
The following indications will flash for about 5
seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
ERROR
•A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.
t Clean or insert the CD correctly.
•A CD cannot play because of some problem.
t Insert another CD.
FAILURE
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.
t
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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.
Notes on discs
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.
You can use a disc recorded in Multi Session*2.
*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 Level 1,
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
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
called 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 Leadin 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.
Notes
•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 following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
–a disc recorded with complicated tree structure.
–a disc recorded in Multi Session.
–a disc to which data can be added.
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)
play 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.)
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The playback order of the MP3 files
The playback order of the folders and files is as
follows:
1
1
Folder (album)
MP3 file (track)
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
6
7
5
7
8
4
Notes
•A folder that does not include an MP3 file is
skipped.
•When you insert a disc with many trees, it takes a
longer time to start playback. We recommend
that you make only one or two 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.
•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.)
Tree 1
(root)
8
9
Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5
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Maintenance
Cleaning the front panel
Wipe the surface with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Cleaning the connectors
The connectors need to be cleaned occasionally.
Wipe the surface of the connectors with a cotton
swab slightly moistened with alcohol.
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.
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.
Removing the unit
Remove the protection collar.
1
1 Detatch the front cover (page 4).
2
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this
could damage the unit.
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