For safety, be sure to install this unit in the
dashboard of the car as the rear side of
the unit becomes hot during use.
For details, see “Connection/Installation”
(page 20).
Laser Diode Properties
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output: Less than 53.3 W
(This output is the value measurement at a
distance of 200 mm from the objective lens
surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7
mm aperture.)
The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
etc., is located on the bottom of the chassis.
WARNING: Do not ingest
battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.
The remote commander contains a
coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button
cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe
internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to
death.
Keep new and used batteries away from
children. If the battery compartment does
not close securely, stop using the product
and keep it away from children.
If you think batteries might have been
swallowed or placed inside any part of the
body, seek immediate medical attention.
Note on the lithium battery
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat
such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the AUTO OFF function
(page 10). The unit will shut off
completely and automatically in the set
time after the unit is turned off, which
prevents battery drain. If you do not set
the AUTO OFF function, press and hold
OFF until the display disappears each
time you turn the ignition off.
Disclaimer regarding services offered
by third parties
Services offered by third parties may be
changed, suspended, or terminated without
prior notice. Sony does not bear any
responsibility in these sorts of situations.
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Table of Contents
Guide to Parts and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Started
Detaching the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Press and hold for 1 second to turn the
source off and display the clock.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds
to turn off the power and the display.
If the unit is turned off and the display
disappears, operation by the remote
commander is not available.
Control dial
Rotate to adjust the volume.
PUSH ENTER
Enter the selected item.
MENU
Open the setup menu.
Disc slot
Display window
/ (SEEK –/+)
Tune in radio stations automatically.
Press and hold to tune manually.
/ (prev/next)
/ (fast-reverse/fast-forward)
(disc eject)
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PTY (program type)
Select PTY in RDS.
(browse) (page 9)
Enter the browse mode during playback.
(Not available when a USB device in
Android™ mode is connected.)
EQ (equalizer)
Select an equalizer curve.
(back)
Return to the previous display.
MODE (page 7)
Receptor for the remote commander
Number buttons (1 to 6)
Receive stored radio stations. Press and
hold to store stations.
ALBUM /
Skip an album for audio device. Press and
hold to skip albums continuously.
(Not available when a USB device in
Android mode is connected.)
(repeat)
(Not available when a USB device in
Android mode is connected.)
(shuffle)
(Not available when a USB device in
Android mode is connected.)
(play/pause)
EXTRA BASS
Reinforces bass sound in synchronization
with the volume level. Press to change
the EXTRA BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF].
AUX input jack
DSPL (display)
Change display items.
SCRL (scroll)
Press and hold to scroll a display item.
USB port
RM-X211 Remote commander
The VOL (volume) + button has a tactile dot.
ATT (attenuate)
Attenuate the sound. Press again to
cancel the attenuation.
SOUND
Open the SOUND menu directly.
MENU
Press and hold to open the setup menu.
///
Select a setup item, etc.
ENTER
Enter the selected item.
/ (prev/next)
+/– (album +/–)
VOL (volume) +/–
Remove the insulation film before use.
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Getting Started
Detaching the Front Panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
1 Press and hold OFF until the unit
turns off, press the front panel
release button , then pull the panel
towards you to remove.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel,
the caution alarm will sound for a few
seconds. The alarm will only sound if the
built-in amplifier is used.
Attaching the front panel
Switching the FM/AM
Tuning Step
Set the FM/AM tuning step of your country.
This setting appears only while the source
is off and the clock is displayed.
1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [GENERAL], then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET
TUNER-STP], then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select from
[SET 50K/9K], [SET 100K/10K] or [SET
200K/10K], then press it.
Setting the Clock
1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [GENERAL], then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET
CLOCK-ADJ], then press it.
The hour indication flashes.
3 Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press SEEK
+/–.
4 After setting the minute, press MENU.
The setup is complete and the clock
starts.
To di spl a y the cloc k
Press DSPL.
Resetting the Unit
Before operating the unit for the first time,
or after replacing the car battery or
changing connections, you must reset the
unit.
1 Press DSPL and (back)/MODE for
more than 2 seconds.
Note
Resetting the unit will erase the clock setting and
some stored contents.
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Connecting a USB Device
1 Turn down the volume on the unit.
2 Connect the USB device to the unit.
Connecting Other Portable
Audio Device
1 Turn off the portable audio device.
2 Turn down the volume on the unit.
3 Connect the portable audio device to
the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
on the unit with a connecting cord
(not supplied)*.
* Be sure to use a straight type plug.
4 Press SRC to select [AUX].
To match the volume level of the
connected device to other sources
Start playback of the portable audio device
at a moderate volume, and set your usual
listening volume on the unit.
Press MENU, then select [SOUND] [SET AUX
VOL] (page 12).
Listening to the Radio
Listening to the Radio
Tuning step setting is required (page 6).
To listen to the radio, press SRC to select
[TUNER].
Storing automatically (BTM)
1 Press MODE to change the b and ( FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).
2 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [GENERAL], then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET
BTM], then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of
frequency on the number buttons.
Tuning
1 Press MODE to change the b and ( FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).
2 Perform tuning.
To tune manually
Press and hold SEEK +/– to locate the
approximate frequency, then press SEEK
+/– repeatedly to fine adjust to the
desired frequency.
To tune automatically
Press SEEK +/–.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station.
Storing manually
1 While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button (1 to 6) until [MEM]
appears.
Receiving the stored stations
1 Select the band, then press a number
button (1 to 6).
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Using Radio Data System
(RDS)
Playback
Selecting program types (PTY)
1 Press PTY during FM reception.
2 Rotate the control dial until the
desired program type appears, then
press it.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
Type o f pro grams
NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO
(Information), SPORT (Spor ts), EDUCATE
(Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE
(Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIE D (Varied),
POP M (Pop Music), ROCK M (Rock Music),
EASY M (M.O.R. Music), LIGHT M (Light
classical), CLASSICS (Serious classical), OTHER
M (Other Music), WEATHER (Weather), FINANCE
(Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s program),
SOCIAL A (Social Affairs), RELIGION (Religion),
PHONE IN (Phone In), TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE
(Leisure), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNT RY (Country
Music), NATIONM (National Music), OLDIES
(Oldies Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT (Documentary)
Setting clock time (CT)
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets
the clock.
1 Set [SET CT-ON] in [GENERAL]
(page 11).
Playing a Disc
1 Insert the disc (label side up).
Playback starts automatically.
Playing a USB Device
AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0, MSC
(Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) type USB devices*
compliant with the USB standard can be
used. Depending on the USB device, the
Android mode or MSC/MTP mode can be
selected on the unit.
Some digital media players or Android
smartphones may require setting to MTP
mode.
* e.g., a USB flash drive, digital media player,
Android smartphone
Notes
• For details on the compatibility of your USB device,
visit the support site on the back cover.
• Smartphones with Android OS 4.1 or higher
installed support Android Open Accessory 2.0
(AOA 2.0). However, some smartphones may not
fully support AOA 2.0 even if Android OS 4.1 or
higher is installed.
For details on the compatibility of your Android
smartphone, visit the support site on the back
cover.
• Playback of the following files is not supported.
MP3/WMA/FLAC:
– copyright-protected files
– DRM (Digital Rights Management) files
– Multi-channel audio files
MP3/WMA:
– lossless compression files
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Before making a connection, select the USB
mode (Android mode or MSC/MTP mode)
depending on the USB device (page 11).
1 Connect a USB device to the USB port
(page 6).
Playback starts.
If a device is already connected, to start
playback, press SRC to select [USB].
2 Adjust the volume on this unit.
To stop playback
Press and hold OFF for 1 second.
To remo v e th e dev ice
Stop playback, then remove the device.
Searching and Playing
Tracks
Repeat play and shuffle play
Not available when a USB device in Android
mode is connected.
1 During playback, press (repeat) or
(shuffle) repeatedly to select the
desired play mode.
Playback in the selected play mode may
take time to start.
Available play modes differ depending on
the selected sound source.
Searching a track by name (QuickBrowZer™)
Not available when a USB device in Android
mode is connected.
1 During CD or USB playback, press
(browse)* to display the list of search
categories.
When the track list appears, press
(back) repeatedly to display the desired
search category.
* During USB playback, press (browse) for
more than 2 seconds to directly return to the
beginning of the category list.
2 Rotate the control dial to select the
desired search category, then press it
to confirm.
3 Repeat step 2 to search the desired
track.
Playback starts.
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode
Press (browse).
Searching by skipping items
(Jump mode)
Not available when a USB device in Android
mode is connected.
1 Press (browse).
2 Press SEEK +.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the
item.
The list is jumped in steps of 10 % of the
total number of items.
4 Press ENTER to return to the Quick-
BrowZer mode.
The selected item appears.
5 Rotate the control dial to select the
desired item, then press it.
Playback starts.
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Settings
Canceling the DEMO Mode
You can cancel the demonstration display
which appears when the source is off and
the clock is displayed.
1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [GENERAL], then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET
DEMO], then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET
DEMO-OFF], then press it.
The setting is complete.
4 Press (back) twice.
The display returns to normal reception/
play mode.
Basic Setting Operation
You can set items in the following setup
categories:
General setup (GENERAL), Sound setup
(SOUND), Display setup (DISPLAY)
1 Press MENU.
2 Rotate the control dial to select the
setup category, then press it.
The items that can be set differ
depending on the source and settings.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the
options, then press it.
To return to the previous display
Press (back).
General Setup (GENERAL)
DEMO (demonstration)
Activates the demonstration: [ON], [OFF].
CLOCK-ADJ (clock adjust) (page 6)
TUNER-STP (tuner step) (page 6)
(Available only while the source is off and
the clock is displayed.)
CAUT ALM (caution alarm)
Activates the caution alarm: [ON], [OFF]
(page 6).
(Available only while the source is off and
the clock is displayed.)
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: [ON], [OFF].
AUTO OFF
Shuts off automatically after a desired
time when the unit is turned off: [ON]
(30 minutes), [OFF].
STEERING
Registers/resets the setting of the
steering wheel remote control.
(Available when connected with the
connection cable (not supplied).)
(Available only while the source is off and
the clock is displayed.)
STR CONTROL (steering control)
Selects the input mode of the connected
remote control. To prevent a malfunction,
be sure to match the input mode with the
connected remote control before use.
CUSTOM
Input mode for the steering wheel
remote control
PRESET
Input mode for the wired remote
control excluding the steering wheel
remote control (automatically selected
when [RESET CUSTOM] is performed.)
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EDIT CUSTOM
Registers the functions (SOURCE, ATT,
VOL +/–, SEEK +/–) to the steering wheel
remote control:
Rotate the control dial to select the
function you want to assign to the
steering wheel remote control, then
press it.
While [REGISTER] is blinking, press and
hold the button on the steering wheel
remote control you want to assign the
function to. When registration is
complete, [REGISTERED] is displayed.
To register other functions, repeat
steps and .
(Available only when [STR CONTROL] is
set to [CUSTOM].)
RESET CUSTOM
Resets the setting of the steering wheel
remote control: [YES], [NO].
(Available only when [STR CONTROL] is
set to [CUSTOM].)
Notes
• While making settings, only button operation
on the unit is available. For safety, park your car
before making this setting.
• If an error occurs while reg istering, all the
previously-registered information remains.
Restart registration from the function where
the error occurred.
• This function may not be available on some
vehicles. For details on the compatibility of
your vehicle, visit the support site on the back
cover.
USB MODE
Changes the USB mode: [ANDROID],
[MSC/MTP].
(Available only when the USB source is
selected.)
CT (clock time)
Activates the CT function: [ON], [OFF].
BTM (best tuning memory) (page 7)
(Available only when the tuner is
selected.)
FIRMWARE
(Available only while the source is off and
the clock is displayed.)
Checks/updates the firmware version. For
details, visit the support site on the back
cover.
FW VERSION (firmware version)
Displays current firmware version.
FW UPDATE (firmware update)
Enters firmware update process: [YES],
[NO].
Updating the firmware takes a few
minutes to complete. During the update,
do not turn the ignition to the OFF
position, nor remove the USB device.
Sound Setup (SOUND)
This setup menu can also be opened by
pressing SOUND.
EQ10 PRESET
Selects an equalizer curve from 10
equalizer curves or off:
[OFF], [R&B], [ROCK], [POP], [HIP-HOP],
[ELECTRONICA], [JAZZ], [REGUETON],
[SALSA], [KARAOKE]*, [CUSTOM].
The equalizer curve setting can be
memorized for each source.
* [KARAOK E] reduces the vocal s ound but
cannot be fully removed during playback. Also,
using a microphone is not supported.
EQ10 CUSTOM
Sets [CUSTOM] of EQ10.
Setting the equalizer curve: [BAND1] 32
Hz, [BAND2] 63 Hz, [BAND3] 125 Hz,
[BAND4] 250 Hz, [BAND5] 500 Hz,
[BAND6] 1 kHz, [BAND7] 2 kHz, [BAND8] 4
kHz, [BAND9] 8 kHz, [BAND10] 16 kHz.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB
steps, from -6 dB to +6 dB.
BALANCE
Adjusts the sound balance: [RIGHT-15] –
[CENTER] – [LEFT-15].
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FAD ER
Adjusts the relative level: [FRONT-15] –
[CENTER] – [REAR-15].
S.WOOFER (subwoofer)
SW LEVEL (subwoofer level)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume level:
[+6 dB] – [0 dB] – [-6 dB].
([ATT] is displayed at the lowest setting.)
SW PHASE (subwoofer phase)
Selects the subwoofer phase: [NORM],
[REV].
LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency:
[80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
HPF FREQ (high pass filter frequency)
Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off
frequency: [OFF], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
AUX VOL (AUX volume level)
Adjusts the volume level for each
connected auxiliary device: [+18 dB] –
[0 dB] – [-8 dB].
This setting negates the need to adjust
the volume level between sources.
(Available only when the AUX is selected.)
Display Setup (DISPLAY)
BLK OUT (black out)
Turns off the illumination automatically if
no operation is performed for 5 seconds
when any source is selected: [ON], [OFF].
To turn the light back on, press any
button on the unit or the remote
commander.
DIMMER
Changes the display brightness: [ON],
[OFF], [CLK].
To set this function to be active only
during a fixed period, select [CLK], then
set the start and end times.
– To set the brightness when the dimmer
function is activated:
Set [DIMMER] to [ON], then adjust
[BRIGHTNESS].
– To set the brightness when the dimmer
function is deactivated:
Set [DIMMER] to [OFF], then adjust
[BRIGHTNESS].
The brightness setting is stored and
applied when the dimmer function is
activated or deactivated.
BRIGHTNESS
Adjusts the display brightness. The
brightness level is adjustable: [1] – [10].
SND SYNC (sound synchronization)
Activates the synchronization of the
illumination with the sound: [ON], [OFF].
AUTO SCR (auto scroll)
Scrolls long items automatically: [ON],
[OFF].
(Not available when the AUX or tuner is
selected.)
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Additional Information
Folder (album)
Audio file (track)
Updating the Firmware
To update the firmware, visit the support site
on the back cover, then follow the online
instructions.
Notes
• Using a USB device (not supplied) is required for
updating the firmware. Store the updater in th e
USB device, and connect the device to the USB
port, then perform the update operation.
• Updating the firmware takes a few minutes to
complete. During the update, do not turn the
ignition to the OFF position, nor remove the USB
device.
Precautions
• Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has
been parked in direct sunlight.
• Do not leave the front panel or audio
devices brought in inside the car, or it may
cause malfunction due to high
temperature in direct sunlight.
• Power antenna (aerial) extends
automatically.
Moisture condensation
Should moisture condensation occur inside
the unit, remove the disc and wait for about
an hour for it to dry out; otherwise the unit
will not operate properly.
To maintain high sound quality
Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.
• This unit is designed to play discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard. DualDiscs and some of the music
discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies do not conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore,
these discs may not be playable by this
unit.
• Discs that this unit CANNOT play
– Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape
or paper attached. Doing so may cause a
malfunction, or may ruin the disc.
– Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g.,
heart, square, star). Attempting to do so
may damage the unit.
–8 cm (3
1
/4 in) discs.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs
• If the multi-session disc begins with a CDDA session, it is recognized as a CD-DA
disc, and other sessions are not played.
• Discs that this unit CANNOT play
– CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality.
– CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an
incompatible recording device.
– CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized
incorrectly.
– CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded
in music CD format or MP3 format
conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2,
Joliet/Romeo or multi-session.
Playback order of audio files
Notes on discs
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor
leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.
• Before playing, wipe
the discs with a
cleaning cloth from the
center out. Do not use
solvents such as
benzine, thinner,
commercially available
cleaners.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
this manual, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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Maintenance
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Specifications
Replacing the lithium battery of the
remote commander
Under normal conditions, the battery will
last approximately 1 year. (The service life
may be shorter, depending on the
conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range
of the remote commander becomes shorter.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replaced only with the same or
equivalent type.
Notes on the lithium battery
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
• Wipe the ba ttery with a dr y cloth to ensure a good
contact.
• Be sure to obser ve the correct polari ty when
installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the
connectors between the unit and the front
panel are not clean. In order to prevent this,
detach the front panel (page 6) and clean
the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the
connectors may be damaged.
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.
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range:
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (at 100 kHz step)
87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)
FM tuning step:
50 kHz/100 kHz/200 kHz switchable
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:
FM CCIR: -1,956.5 kHz to -487.3 kHz and
+500.0 kHz to +2,095.4 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 7 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB
Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 15,000 Hz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 95 dB
Frequency response: 10 Hz – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW
only)
– folders (albums): 150 (including root
folder)
– files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less
than 300 if folder/file names contain many
characters)
– displayable characters for a folder/file
name: 32 (Joliet)/64 (Romeo)
Corresponding codec: MP3 (.mp3) and WMA
(.wma)
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USB Player section
Interface: USB (Full-speed)
Maximum current: 500 mA
The maximum number of recognizable
tracks:
– folders (albums): 256
– files (tracks) per folder: 256
Compatible Android Open Accessory
protocol (AOA): 2.0
Corresponding codec:
MP3 (.mp3)
Bit rate: 8 kbps – 320 kbps (Supports
VBR (Variable Bit Rate))
Sampling rate: 16 kHz – 48 kHz
WMA (.wma)
Bit rate: 32 kbps – 192 kbps (Supports
VBR (Variable Bit Rate))
Sampling rate: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
FLAC (.flac)
Bit depth: 16 bit, 24 bit
Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Power amplifier section
Output: Speaker outputs
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8
Maximum power output: 55 W × 4 (at 4 )
General
Outputs:
Audio outputs terminal (REAR, SUB)
Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier
control terminal (REM OUT)
Inputs:
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
USB port
Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery
(negative ground (earth))
Rated current consumption: 10 A
Dimensions:
Approx. 178 mm × 50 mm × 177 mm
1
(7
/8 in × 2 in × 7 in) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions:
Approx. 182 mm × 53 mm × 160 mm
1
(7
/4 in × 2 1/8 in × 6 5/16 in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)
Package contents:
Main unit (1)
Remote commander (1): RM-X211
Parts for installation and connections
(1 set)
Your dealer may not handle some of the
above listed accessories. Please ask the
dealer for detailed information.
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Copyrights
Windows Media is either a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
This product is protected by certain
intellectual property rights of Microsoft
Corporation. Use or distribution of such
technology outside of this product is
prohibited without a license from Microsoft
or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
libFLAC
Copyright (C) 2000-2009 Josh Coalson
Copyright (C) 2011-2013 Xiph.Org Foundation
Redistribution and use in source and binary
forms, with or without modification, are
permitted provided that the following
conditions are met:
– Redistributions of source code must retain
the above copyright notice, this list of
conditions and the following disclaimer.
– Redistributions in binary form must
reproduce the above copyright notice, this
list of conditions and the following
disclaimer in the documentation and/or
other materials provided with the
distribution.
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