The model and serial numbers are located on the bot tom of the unit.
Record these numbers in the spa ce provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this produc t.
Model No. CDX-FW700 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel
d’installation/raccordement fourni.
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.
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features
even mo re with:
• Optional CD/MD units (both changers and
players)*
• CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD
TEXT disc*
*1 This unit works with Sony products only.
*2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes
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.
1
.
2
is played).
information such as the disc name, artist name,
and track names. This information is recorded on
the disc.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this produc
will increase eye hazard.
Radio:
To store stations/receive store d stations.
CD/MD:
(1): REP 13
(2): SHUF 13
c DSO button 23
d MENU button
To display the menus.
e SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD*
1
/
AUX*2) button
To select the source.
f SEEK/AMS (</,) buttons
To skip tracks/fast-forwar d, revers e a t rack/
tune in stations automatically, find a station
manually/select a setting.
g SOUND button 20
h OFF (Stop/Power off) button
11, 24
i VOL (+/–) buttons
To turn up or down the volume.
j EQ7 button 22
+
(SEEK) (<):
to select
leftwards
DISC
SOURCE
–
SEEK
–
DISC
(DISC) (m):
to select downwards
SEEK
In menu mode, the currently selectable button(s) of
these f our are indicated with a “ v” in the display.
4
(SEEK) (,):
to select
+
rightwards
k MODE button
To change operation.
l LIST (CAT)*
m DISC (ALBUM) (M/m) buttons
To receive preset stations/change the disc*
skip albums*
3
button 15, 1 8
5
/select a menu.
4
n ENTER button
To enter a setting.
o ATT button 20
*1 When an optional MD unit is connected.
*2 Available only when an optional Sony portable
device is connected to AUX IN terminal of the unit.
When you connect a Sony portable device and CD/
MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN
selector.
*3 The CAT button is available only when the XM
tuner is connected.
*4 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected.
*5 Available only when an optional CD unit with the
MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file
is played.
Note
If the display disappears by pressing (OFF), it cannot
be operated with the card remote commander unless
(SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted
to activate the unit first.
Tip
For details on how to replace the battery, see
“Replacing the lithium battery” on page 25.
Selecting a disc and album
Disc and album can be skipped using the DISC
(ALBUM) (M/m) buttons.
,
(With optional unit)
ToPress
Skip discs
M or m [once for each disc]
–Disc selection
Skip albums*
– Album selection
6
M or m [hold for a moment]
and release.
To continuously skip
albums, press (an d hold)
within about 1 second of
first releasing the button.
*6 Available only when an optional CD unit with the
MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file
is played.
Skipping tracks continuous l y
Press once either SEEK/AMS (< or ,)
button, then press again w i t hi n about 1 second
and hold.
5
DISC/
MODE
SEEK
–
PRESET
O
S
U
H
N
S
D
U
P
DISC/
PRESET
SEEK
+
OFF
DSO
D
SCRL
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SOURCEDSPL1S2534
The buttons on the unit share the same
functions as those on the card remo te
commander.
REPSHUF
OPEN
IMAGE
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CDX-FW700
a5 SEEK/AMS (.m/M>)
buttons
b Volume control dial/SOUND button
Rotate to:
– Adjust the volume.
– Adjust the sound settings.
Press to:
– Select the sound i te m s.
3qs DISC ( ALBUM)/PRE SET ( +/–)
buttons
4 MODE button
6 DSO button
7 SCRL (scroll) button
8 Display window
9 Z (eject) button (located on the front sid e
of the unit, behind the front panel) 10,11
0 OPEN button 9, 10, 11
qa Receptor for the card remote
commander
qd OFF (Stop/Power off) button*
qf EQ7 button
qg RESET button (located on the front side of
an ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition switch
After turning off the ignition, 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.
6
Precautions
Notes on discs
• 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.
Caution
While driving, do not use the CUSTOM FILE
feature or any other functions which may divert
your attention from the road.
If you have any questions or pr obl ems
concerning your unit that are not covered in this
manual, please consult your nearest Sony de al er.
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 p roperly. In such a case, remove
the disc and wait for about an hour until th e
moisture has evaporated.
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit or discs.
• To keep a disc clean, do not touch its sur fac e.
Handle the disc by its edge.
• Keep your discs i n th ei r cases or disc
magazines when no t in us e.
• Do not subject discs to heat/high t em perature.
Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a
dashboard/rear tray.
• Do not attach labels, or use discs w i th sticky
ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinni ng
when used, causing a m alfunction, or may rui n
the disc.
• Do not use any discs w ith l abels 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 skippi ng, or no playback) due to
heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a
disc to warp.
• Discs with non-standard shap es (e.g., heart,
square, star) can not be played on this un it.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do
not use such disc s.
• You cannot play 8 cm ( 3 in ) CDs.
continue to next page t
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• Before playing, clean the discs with a
commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe
each disc from the center out. Do not use
solvents such as benzin e, thinner , commercial ly
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended
for analog discs.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs
• You can play CD-Rs (r ecordable CDs)/C D RWs (rewritable CDs) designed for audio use
on this unit.
Look for these marks to distinguish CD-Rs/
CD-RWs for audio use.
These marks denot e that a disc is not for audi o
use.
Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, or
after replacing the car battery or changing the
connections, yo u m ust reset the unit.
Remove the front panel and press the RESET
button with a pointed obje ct , such as a ball-point
pen.
RESET button
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
• Some CD-Rs /CD-RWs (depending on the
equipment used for it s r ec o r di ng or the
condition of the disc) may not play on this unit.
• You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that is not
finalized*.
* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW
disc to be pl ayed on the audio CD player.
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Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a fe w seconds.
If you connect an opti o nal amplifier and do not
use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be
deactivated.
1 Press (OFF)*.
CD/MD playback or ra dio reception stops
(the key illumination an d display remain on).
* If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on
the ignition switch, be sure to turn the unit off by
pressing (OFF) until the display disappears to
avoid car battery drain.
2 Press (OPEN), then slide the f ront
panel to the right, and gently pull out
the left end of the front p a n el.
1
2
Notes
• If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned
on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent
the speakers from being damaged.
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and its display window.
• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperatu r e o r moi s tur e . Avo id l ea v in g i t in a pa rk ed
car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
Tip
When carrying the front panel with y ou, use the
supplied front panel case.
Attaching the front panel
Place hole A of the front panel onto the spindle
B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.
Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a CD) to
operate the unit.
A
B
x
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
9
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1 Press (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until “Clock Adjust”
appears.
CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
In additi on to playi ng a CD with this unit, you
can also cont rol e xtern al CD (MP3 playab le CD)/
MD units. If you connect optional MP3 playable
CD units (eg., MP3 CD changer), you can play
MP3 files; compressed audio files (tra cks) with
quality of sound.
1 Press (ENTER).
The hour indication flashes.
2 Press M or m to set the hour.
3 Press ,.
The minute indication flashes.
4 Press M or m to set the minute.
2 Press (ENTER).
The clock starts. Af ter the clock setting is
complete, the display returns to normal play
mode.
Tip
When Clock mode is set to “on,” the time is displayed
(page 21).
Playing a disc
(With this unit)
1 Press (OPEN) on the unit and insert
the disc (labeled side up).
2 Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “CD” appears to start playback.
10
ToPress
Stop playba ck(OFF)
Eject the disc(OPEN) then Z on the unit
Skip tracks
–Automatic
(SEEK) (</,)
[once for each tr ack]
Music Sensor
Fast-forward/
reverse
(SEEK) (</,)
[hold to desired p o i nt ]
–Manual Search
To skip tracks continuously, press < or ,,
then press again with i n about 1 secon d and hold.
Notes
• While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if
< or , is pressed, playback skips to the last/first
track of the disc.
• When the last track on the disc is over, playback
restarts from the first track of the disc.
(With optional unit)
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD” or “MD (MS*
1
).”
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the
desired unit appears.
Playback starts.
ToPress
Skip discs
–Disc selection
Skip albums*
–Album selection
(DISC) (M/m)
[once for each di sc]
2
(DISC) (M/m)
[hold to desired p o i nt ]
Cautions wh en co nn ec tin g M GS- X1 an d M D un it ( s)
This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit.
• When you want to play MGS-X1, press (SOURCE) to
select “MS” or “MD.” When “MS” appears in the
source display, MGS-X1 starts to play. When “MD”
appears in the source display, press (MODE) to
select “MS,” to start playback.
• When you want to play an MD unit, press (SOURCE)
to select “MD” or “MS.” If your desired MD unit
appears in the source display, it starts to play . If “MS”
or another MD unit appears in the source display,
press (MODE) to select your desired MD unit, to
start playback.
Notes when connecting MP3 playable CD unit(s)
• If a disc with no MP3 files (tracks) is inserted, “NO
Music” appears in the display and playback of the
next disc starts.
• Before playing a track, this unit reads all track and
album information on the disc. Depending on the
track structure, it may take more than a minute
before playback begins. During this time, “Read” is
displayed. Play will automatically start when reading
is complete.
Note
With an optional unit connected, playback of the same
source will continue on to the optional CD/MD unit.
*1 MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1
*2 Available only when an MP3 file is played.
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Display items
When the disc/album/track changes, any
prerecorded title*
automatically displayed. (If the A.Scroll (Auto
Scroll) function is set to “on,” names exceeding
12 characters will be scr ol l ed (page 21).)
Displayable items
• Disc name*1/artist name*
• Album name*
• Track name*1*
• ID3 tag*
1
of the new disc/album/track is
3
3
3
2
Notes
• Some characters cannot be displayed. Characters
and signs which cannot be displayed appear as “ s.”
• For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very
many characters, information may not scroll.
• This unit cannot display the artist name for each
track of a CD TEXT disc.
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 ID3 tag does not scroll.
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 ID3
tag is displayed.
When pressing (DSPL), “NO ID3 Tag” indicates
that there is no ID3 tag to display.
*4 Available only when an optional CD unit with the
MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file
is played.
*5 Available only when an optional MD unit with the
MDLP function is connected, and an MDLP disc is
played.
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Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
You can select:
• REP-Track — to repeat the current track.
•REP-Album*
current album.
•REP-Disc*
current disc.
*1 Available only when an optional CD unit with the
MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file
is played.
*2 Available only when one or more optional CD/MD
units are connected.
During playback, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Repeat Play starts .
To return to normal play mode, select “REP-off.”
1
— to repeat the tracks in the
2
— to repeat the tracks in the
Playing tracks in random
order
— Shuffle Play
You can select:
• SHUF-Album*
current album in random order.
• SHUF-Di sc — to play the trac ks in the current
disc in random order.
• SHUF-Changer*
current optional CD (MD) changer in ra ndom
order.
• SHUF-All*
connected CD (MD) units (including this unit)
in random orde r.
*1 Available only when an optional CD unit with the
MP3 file control function is connected, and 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, press (2) (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
Shuffl e Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select “SHUFoff.”
Note
“SHUF-All” will not shuffle tracks between CD units
and MD units.
1
— to play the tracks in the
2
— to play the tracks in the
3
— to play all the tra c k s in all the
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Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo (When connecting a CD unit
with the CUSTOM FILE function)
You can label each disc wit h a custom name
(Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters
for a disc. If you la bel a CD , you can locate the
disc by name (page 15).
1 Start playing the disc you want to label
in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE
function.
2 Press (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until “Name Edit” appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
4 Enter the characters.
1
1 Press M*
desired c haracter.
repeatedly to select the
Tips
• Simply overwrite or enter “” to correct or erase a
character.
• 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.
• You can 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.
Viewing the Disc Memo
As a display item, the D is c Memo always takes
priority over any ori gina l CD TEXT information.
ToPress
View(DSPL) during CD/CD
Tip
To find out about oth er items that can be displayed,
see page 12.
TEXT disc playbac k
Erasing the Disc Memo
A t B t C ... t 0 t 1 t 2 ... t +
t – t
*1 For reverse order, press m.
*2 (blank space)
2 Press , after locating the desired
character.
If you press <, you can move back to the
left.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to ente r the
entire name.
... t *2 tA
*
5 Press (ENTER).
The unit returns to no rmal play mode.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD.”
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
CD unit storing the Disc Memo.
3 Press (MENU), t hen press M or m
repeatedly until “Name Delete”
appears.
4 Press (ENTER).
The stored names will appear.
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
disc name you want to erase.
6 Press (ENTER) for 2 secon d s.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase
other names.
7 Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to normal play mode.
Notes
• When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased,
the original CD TEXT infor mat ion is displ ayed.
• If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase,
try selecting a different CD unit in step 2.
• If you have already erased all of the Disc Memo, “NO
Data” appears and the unit returns to normal play
mode in step 4 or 6.
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Locating a disc by name
— List-up (When connecting a CD unit with
the CD TEXT/CUST OM FILE fun ction, or a n MD
unit)
Y ou can use this function for discs that have been
assigned custom names*
2
discs*
.
*1 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 play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD
TEXT function.
1 During playback, press (LIST) (CAT).
The name assigned to the current disc appears
in the display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly until you find
the desired disc.
3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.
Note
Some letters cannot be displayed (exception: the
letters stored by Disc Memo).
1
or for CD TEXT
Radio
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, an d AM 2).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
Storing stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the sta tions with the strongest
signals within the selected band, and stores them
in the order of their frequency.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until “BTM” appears.
4 Press (ENTER).
The unit stores stat i ons in the order of their
frequencies on th e number buttons.
A beep sounds whe n th e setting is stored.
Notes
• If only a few stations can be received due to weak
signals, some number buttons will retain their former
settings.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit
starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
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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.
Tip
Press M or m to receive the stations in the order they
are stored in the memory (Preset Search function).
If preset tuning does not work
Press < or , to search for the
station (automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat until the desired station is
received.
Tips
• If automatic tuning stops too frequently, turn on the
Local Seek to limit seek to stations with stronger
signals. For details, see “Changing the sound and
display settings” on page 21.
• If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold < or , to locate the
approximate frequency, then press < or ,
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).
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 bec om es 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.
Tips
• 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).
Storing only the desired
stations
You can manually prese t the desired station s on
any chosen number butto n.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press < or , to tune in the station
that you want to store.
4 Press the desired number button ((1)
to (6)) for 2 seconds until “Memory”
appears.
The number button indication appears in the
display.
Note
If you try to st or e a no t her s t at io n o n t he same n um be r
button, the previously stored station will be erased.
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Storing station names
— Station Memo
You can assign a name to ea ch r adio station and
store it in memory. The name of the station
currently tuned in appears in the display. Y ou can
assign a name usi ng up to 8 characters for a
station.
Storing the station names
1 Tu ne in a st at ion w hose name you
want to store.
2 Press (MENU), then press M or m
repeatedly until “Name Edit” appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
4 Enter the characters.
1
1 Press M*
desired character.
A t B t C ... t 0 t 1 t 2 ... t +
t – t
*1 For reverse order, press m.
*2 (blank space)
2 Press , aft er lo cat i ng th e desired
character.
repeatedly to select the
... t *2 tA
*
Erasing the station name
1 During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press M or m repeatedly until
“Name Delete” appears.
2 Press (ENTER).
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the
station whose name you want to
erase.
4 Press (ENTER) for 2 sec onds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 3 to 4 if you want to erase other
names.
5 Press (MENU) twice.
The unit retu rns to normal radio receptio n
mode.
Note
If you have already erased all of the station names,
“NO Data” appears and the unit returns to normal play
mode in step 2 or 4.
If you press <, you can move back to the
left.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
5 Press (ENTER).
The unit returns to n or m al radio reception
mode.
Tips
• Simply overwrite or enter “” 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.
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Tuning in a station through a
list
— List-up
1 During radio reception, press (LIST)
(CAT).
The frequency or the na m e as si gned to the
current station appears in the display.
2 Press M or m repeatedly until you find
the desired station.
If no name is assign ed to the selected stat io n,
the frequency appears in the display.
3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the st at i on.
Other Functions
You can also control the uni t (an d optional CD/
MD units ) with a rota ry comman de r (optional).
Using the rotary commander
First, attach the app ro priate label depending on
how you want to mount the rot a ry commander.
The rotary commander works by pressing
buttons and/or rota ti ng controls.
SOUND
MODE
DSPL
By pressing buttons
(SOUND)
DSPL
MODE
SOUND
(ATT)
(MODE)
18
(SOURCE)
(DSPL)
Rotate the VOL control
to adjust the volume.
PressTo
(SOURCE)Change the source
(Radio/CD/MD*
(OFF)
1
/AUX*2)/
Power on
(MODE)Change operati on
(Radio band/CD unit*
1
unit*
)
1
(ATT)Attenuate the sound
(OFF)*
3
Stop playback or ra dio
reception/Power off
(SOUND)Adjust the sound settings
(DSPL)Change the display item
(For 2 se c onds to scroll the
display item)
OFF
/MD
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