Sony CD-XMP40 annexe 3

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

3-251-853-41 (1)

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

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CDX-MP40

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features even more wi th:

• MP3 file playback.

• CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added can be played (page 7).

• Discs recorded in Multi Session (CD-Extra, Mixed CD, etc.) can be played, depending on the recording method (page 7).

• Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*

•ID3 tag*2 version 1 information (displayed when an MP3 file is played).

• CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*

• Supplied controller accessory

Card remote commander RM-X115

• Optional controller accessory

Wired rotary commander RM-X4S

*1 This unit works with Sony products only. *2 ID3 tag is an MP3 file that contains information

*3 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes

is played).

about album name, artist name, track name, etc. information such as the disc name, artist name,

and track names. This information is recorded on the disc.

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

CAUTION INVISIBLE

VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

LASER RADIATIONWHEN OPEN

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR

This label is located on the drive unit’s internal chassis.

Table of Contents

Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)

Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Display items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Labelling a CD

— Disc Memo*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Locating a disc by name

— List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit

Radio

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM). . . . . . . 15

Receiving the stored stations. . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 16

RDS

Overview of RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Automatic retuning for best reception results

— AF (Alternative Frequencies) . . . . . . 17

Receiving traffic announcements

— TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic

Programme) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Presetting RDS stations with AF and TA

setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Tuning in stations by programme type

— PTY (Programme types) . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting the clock automatically

— CT (Clock Time). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Other Functions

Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting the balance and fader . . . . . . . . . 22

Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing the sound and display settings

— Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting the equalizer (EQ3). . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer

(DSO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Additional Information

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Location of controls

Refer to the pages listed for details.

SEL

DSO EQ3

MODE

ATT

AF SENS

DISC

BTM REP SHUF

123456

a SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD)

button

Selecting the source.

b SEL (select) button

Selecting items.

c Volume +/– button d Display window e SEEK +/– button

Radio: Tuning in stations automatically/finding a station manually. CD (MP3 files)/MD: Skipping tracks/fast-forwarding, reversing a track.

f DSPL (display mode change) button

10, 12, 14, 16

g OPEN button 9, 11 h DSO button 23 i ATT (attenuate) button 22 j MODE button

Changing the operation.

k AF button 17, 18 l SENS/BTM button 15, 16, 18 m RESET button (located on the front side of

the unit, behind the front panel) 9

SEEK

LIST

ALBUM

PTY TA

CDX–MP40

OFF

n Number buttons 22

Radio: Storing the desired station on each number button. CD/MD:

(1): DISC – 11 (2): DISC + 11 (3): REP 12 (4): SHUF 13

MP3 files:

(5): ALBUM – 11 (6): ALBUM + 11

o PTY (programme type)/LIST button

13, 14, 19

p TA button 18 q Z (eject) button (located on the front side

of the unit, behind the front panel) 11

r OFF (Stop/Power off) button*1 9, 11 s Receptor for the card remote

commander

t EQ3 button 23

*1 Warning when installing in a car without

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.

Card remote commander RM-X115

Selecting a disc and album with the card remote commander

Disc and album can be skipped using the DISC/ ALBUM (+/–) buttons on the card remote commander.

DSPL MODE

PRESET

SOURCE

SEEK

–

PRESET

–

VOL

SEEK

ATTOFF

–

The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

a DSPL button b SOURCE button c SEEK (+/–) buttons d OFF button e VOL (+/–) buttons f MODE button g DISC/ALBUM (+/–) buttons h ATT button

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

Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details on how to replace the batteries (page 24).

(With this unit)

To Press

Skip albums* –Album selection

+ or – [once for each album] To continuously skip albums, press and hold either button.

(With optional unit)

To Press

Skip discs –Disc selection

+ or – [once for each disc] To continuously skip discs, press once and press again within 2 seconds (and hold) either button.

Skip albums* –Album selection

+ or – [hold for a moment] and release To continuously skip albums, press (and hold) within 2 seconds of first releasing the button.

* Available only when an MP3 file is played.

Skipping tracks continuously

Press once (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) on the card remote commander, then press again within 2 seconds and hold.

Precautions

Notes on discs

• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

• Power aerial will extend automatically while the unit is operating.

• 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 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.

• To ke ep the disc clean, do not touch the surface. Handle the disc by its edge.

• Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use. Do not subject the discs to heat/high temperature. Av oid lea ving them in parked cars or on dashboards/rear trays.

• 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 CDs.

• Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre 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

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* level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format. You can use a disc recorded in Multi Session*

*1ISO 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.

level 1 or

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 CDROMs, CD-Rs, a nd 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.

*2Multi 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 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.

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Notes

• With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and lev el 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 is played back. Non-audio CD data/MP3 file information (track number, time, etc.) is displayed with no sound.

• 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.)

The playback order of the MP3 files

The playback order of the folders and files is as follows:

Folder (album)

MP3 file (track)

Tree 1 (root)

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.

• The maximum number of trees which can be played is 8.

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.)

Tree 2

Tree 3

Tree 4

Tree 5

Getting Started

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen.

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.

RESET button

Note

Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock se tting and some stored contents.

Caution alarm

If you turn 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 sound will be deactivated.

1 Press (OFF)*.

CD/MD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on).

* 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.

2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front

panel to the right, and gently pull out the left end of the front panel.

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

temperature or moisture. A void leaving it in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

Tip

When carrying the front panel with you, use the supplied front panel case.

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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.

Note

Do not put anything on the inner surface of the fro nt panel.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.

The hour indication flashes.

1Press the volume +/– button to set

the hour.

2Press (SEL).

The minute indication flashes.

3Press the volume +/– button to set

the minute.

2 Press (DSPL).

The clock starts. After the clock setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode.

Tip

You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 20).

CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)

In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you can also control external CD/MD units.

Note

If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.

Playing a disc

(With this unit)

1 Press (OPEN) and insert the disc

(labelled 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.

To Press

Stop playback (OFF) Eject the disc (OPEN) then Z Skip tracks

–Automatic

Music Sensor

Fast-forward/ reverse –Manual Search

Skip albums* –Albums selection

* Available only when an MP3 file is played.

T o skip tracks continuously , press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–), then press again within 2 seconds and hold.

(SEEK) (–/+) (./>) [once for each track]

(SEEK) (–/+) (m/M) [hold to desired point]

(5)(ALBUM–) or (6)(ALBUM+)

Notes

• 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. Please wait for play to start automatically when the reading is complete.

• Depending on the condition of the disc, it may not

play back (page 6, 7).

• While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if

(SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) is pressed, playback

skips to the last/first trac k of the disc.

• When the last track on the disc is over, playback

restarts from the first track of the disc.

• With optional unit connected, playback of the same

source will continue on to the optional CD/MD unit.

• If you play a high-bit rate MP3 file such as 320 kbps,

sound may be intermittent.

(With optional unit)

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD” or “MD (MS*

).”

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the

desired unit appears.

Playback starts.

To Press

Skip discs –Disc selection

Skip albums* –Albums selection

*1 MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1 *2 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

Cautions when connecting MGS-X1 and MD unit(s)

This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit.

• When you want to play MGS-X1, press (SOURCE) to

select “MS” or “MD.” If “MS” appears in the source display, MGS-X1 starts to play. If “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.

Note when playing back a CD with no MP3 files

If a disc with no MP3 files is inserted: – 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.

(1)(DISC–) or (2)(DISC+)

(5)(ALBUM–) or (6)(ALBUM+)

Display items

When the disc/album/track changes, any prerecorded title* automatically displayed (if the Auto Scroll function is set to “ON,” names exceeding 8 characters will be scrolled (page 22))

Source

Disc*1/Album*2 number

To Press

Switch display item (DSPL)

*1 While an optional CD/MD unit is connected. *2 Only for MP3 files.

Only track name/artist name/album name in ID3 tag is displayed. When pressing (DSPL), “NO ID3” indicates that there is no ID3 tag to display.

*3 When pressing (DSPL), “NO NAME” indicates that

there is no Disc Memo (page 13) or prerecorded name to display.

*4 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.

Notes

• For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters, information may not scroll.

• Some characters cannot be displayed.

• This unit cannot display the artist name for each

track of a CD TEXT disc.

Notes on MP3

• ID3 tag applies only to version 1.

• Some characters cannot be displayed. Characters

and signs which cannot be displayed appear as “ *.” The maximum number of characters for album (folder) names/track (file) names that can be displayed is 64 each. ID3 tag is up to 30 characters.

• 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 A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) is set to OFF and the disc/ album/track name is changed, the disc/album/track name or ID3 tag does not scroll.

of the new disc/album/track is

Displayable items

• Track number/ Elapsed playing time

• Disc name* Artist name*

• Album (folder) name*

• Track (file) name*2*

• ID3 tag*

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can select:

• REP-TRACK — to repeat the current track.

• REP-ALBM*1 — to repeat the tracks in the current album.

• REP-DISC*2 — to repeat the tracks in the current disc.

*1 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *2 Available only when one or more optional CD/MD

units are connected.

During playback, press (3) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display.

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, select “REP-OFF.”

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play

You can select:

• SHUF-ALBM*1 — to play the tracks in the current album in random order.

• SHUF-DISC — to play the tracks on the current disc in random order.

•SHUF-CHGR*2 — to play the tracks in the current optional CD (MD) unit in random order.

• SHUF-ALL*3 — to play all the tracks in all connected CD (MD) units (including this unit) in random order.

*1 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *2 Available only when one or more op tional CD (MD)

units are connected.

*3 Available only when one or more op tional CD units ,

or two or more optional MD units are connected.

During playback, press (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display.

Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, select “SHUF-OFF.”

Note

“SHUF-ALL” will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD units.

Labelling a CD

— Disc Memo (For 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 14).

1 Start playing the disc y ou want to label

in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function.

2 Press (PTY) (LIST) for 2 seconds.

The unit will repeat the disc during the labelling procedure.

3 Enter the characters.

1Press the volume +/– button to

select the desired character.

A y B y C ... y 0 y 1 y 2 ...

y + y – y

*1 (blank space)

2Press (SEL) after locating the

desired character.

The next character flashes.

... y *1 y A

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the

entire name.

4 To return to normal play mode, press

(PTY) (LIST) for 2 seconds.

Tips

• Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a name.

• 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.

Note

REP-TRACK/SHUF play is suspended until the Name Edit is complete.

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Viewing the Disc Memo

As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes priority over any original CD TEXT information.

To Press

View (DSPL) during CD/CD

TEXT disc playback

Tip

Other items can be displayed (page 12).

Erasing the Disc Memo

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD.”

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

CD unit storing the Disc Memo.

3 Press (PTY) (LIST) for 2 seconds. 4 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.

The stored names will appear.

5 Press the volume +/– button

repeatedly to select the disc name y ou want to erase.

6 Press (SEL) for 2 seconds.

The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.

7 Press (PTY) (LIST) for 2 seconds.

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.

• If you have already erased all of the Disc Memo, the unit returns to normal play mode in step 4.

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT/ CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit)

Y ou can use this function for discs that ha v e been assigned custom names*

discs*

*1 Locating a disc by its custom name: when you

assign a name for a CD (page 13) or an MD.

*2 Locating discs by the CD TEXT information: when

you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with t he CD TEXT function.

1 Press (PTY) (LIST) momentarily.

The name assigned to the current disc appears in the display.

2 Press (PTY) (LIST) repeatedly until

you find the desired disc.

3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to play

the disc.

Notes

• Once a disc name has been displayed for 5 seconds, the display goes back to its normal playback mode.

• The track names are not displayed during MD playback.

• If there are no discs in the magazine,"NO MAG" appears in the display.

• If a disc has not been assigned a custom file,"NO NAME" appears in the display.

• If the disc information has not been read by the unit, "NOT READ" appears in the display. To load the disc, first press the number button, t hen choose the disc that has not been loaded.

• The information appears only in upper case. There are also some letters which cannot be displayed (during MD playback).

or for CD TEXT

Radio

The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW).

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prev ent accidents.

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations 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 (SENS) (BTM) for 2 seconds.

The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Notes

• If only a few stations can be received due to weak signals, some number buttons will retain their f ormer settings.

• When a number is indicated in 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.

If preset tuning does not work

— Automatic tuning/Local Seek Mode

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.

Local Seek Mode:

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SENS) (BTM) repeatedly until “LOCAL-ON” appears.

“LCL” indicator is displayed.

Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.

To cancel the Local Seek Mode, press (SENS) twice.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

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If FM stereo reception is poor

— Monaural Mode

During radio reception, press (SENS) (BTM) repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears.

“MONO” indicator is displayed.

The sound improves, but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears).

To return to normal radio reception mode, select “MONO-OFF.”

Tip

If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to off (page 23).

Storing only the desired stations

You can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen number button.

RDS

Overview of RDS

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. For example, one of the following will be displayed upon receiving a station with RDS capability.

Displayable items

• Music source

•Function

Displayable items

• Station name (frequency)

•Clock

•RDS data

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to tune

in the station that you want to store.

4 Press the desired number button ((1)

to (6)) for 2 seconds until “MEM” appears.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be erased.

To Press

Switch Clock/ Station name

(DSPL)

RDS services

RDS data offers you other con veniences, such as:

• Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful

during long-distance drives. — AF t page 17

• Receiving traffic announcements, even

when enjoying another programme/source. — TA t page 18

• Selecting stations by the type of programme. — PTY t page 19

• Automatic clock time setting. — CT t page 20

Notes

• Depending on the country or region, not all of the RDS functions are available.

• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is weak or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.

Automatic retuning for best reception results

— AF (Alternative Frequencies)

The AF function allows the radio to always tune into the area’s strongest signal for the station you are listening to.

Frequencies change automatically.

98.5 MHz

Station

1 Select an FM station (page 15). 2 Press (AF) repeatedly until “AF-ON”

appears.

The unit starts searching for an alternative frequency with a stronger signal in the same network. If “NO AF” flashes, the currently tuned into station does not have an alternative frequenc y.

Notes

• If you want to change the on/off setting while playing a CD, press (AF).

• When there is no alternative frequency in the area or when you do not need to search for one , turn the AF function off by selecting “AF-O F F.”

96.0 MHz

102.5 MHz

For stations without alternative frequencies

Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) while the station name is flashing (within 8 seconds).

The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data (“PI SEEK” appears). If the unit cannot find the same PI, the unit returns to the previously selected frequency.

Staying with one regional programme

When AF function is on: this unit’s factory-set setting restricts reception to a specific region, so you won’t be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency.

If you leave this regional programme’s reception area or would like to take advantag e of the whole AF function, press (AF) for 2 seconds until “REG-OFF” appears.

Note

This function does not work in the United Kingdom and in some other areas.

Local Link function (United Kingdom only)

This function enables you to select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.

1 Press the number button ((1) to (6))

that has a local station stored on it.

2 Within 5 seconds, press the number

button of the local station again.

3 Repeat this procedure until the

desired local station is received.

Receiving traffic announcements

— TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Programme)

By activating TA and TP, you can automatically tune in an FM station broadcasting traffic announcements. These settings function regardless of the current FM programme/source, CD/MD; the unit switches back to the original source when the bulletin is over.

Presetting RDS stations with AF and TA setting

When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores each station’s AF/TA setting (on/off) as well as its frequency. You can select a different setting (for AF, TA, or both) for individual preset stations, or the same setting for all preset stations. If you preset stations with “ AF-ON” the unit automatically stores stations with the strongest radio signal.

Press (TA) repeatedly until “TA-ON” appears.

The unit starts searching for traffic information stations. “TP” indicates reception of such stations, and “TA” flashes during an actual traffic announcement. The unit will continue searching for stations available with TP if “NO TP” is indicated.

To cancel all traffic announcements, select “TAOFF.”

To Press

Cancel current announcement

Tip

You can also cancel the current announcement by pressing (SOURCE) or (MODE).

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements so you won’t miss hearing them.

(TA)

1 Press the volume +/– button to adjust

the desired volume level.

2 Press (TA) for 2 seconds.

“TA” appears and the setting is stored.

Presetting the same setting for all preset stations

1 Select an FM band (page 15). 2 Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select “AF-

ON” and/or “TA-ON.”

Note that selecting “ AF-OFF ” and “TA-OFF” applies to non-RDS stations as well as RDS stations.

3 Press (SENS) (BTM) until “BTM”

flashes.

Presetting different settings for each preset station

1 Select an FM band, and tune in the

desired station (page 15).

2 Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select “AF-

ON” and/or “TA-ON.”

3 Press the desired number button ((1)

to (6)) until “MEM” appears.

Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.

Note

If you want to change the AF/TA setting while you are playing a CD, press (AF) or (TA).

Receiving emergency announcements

If either AF or TA is on, the unit will switch to emergency announcements, if one comes in while listening to an FM station, or CD/MD.

Tuning in stations by programme type

— PTY (Programme types)

You can tune in a station by selecting the type of programme you would like to listen to.

Programme types Display

News NEWS Current Affairs AFFAIRS Information INFO Sports SPORT Education EDUCATE Drama DRAMA Culture CULTURE Science SCIENCE Varied VARIE D Popular Music POP M Rock Music ROCK M Easy Listening EASY M Light Classical LIGHT M Classical CLASSICS Other Music Type OTHER M Weather WEATHER Finance FINANCE Children’s Programmes CHILDREN Social Affairs SOCIAL A Religion RELIGION Phone In PHONE IN Travel TRAVEL Leisure LEISURE Jazz Music JAZZ Country Music COUNTRY National Music NATION M Oldies Music OLDIES Folk Music FOLK M Documentary DOCUMENT

1 Press (PTY) (LIST) during FM

reception.

The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting the PTY data. “--------” appears if the received station is not an RDS station, or if the RDS data is not received.

2 Press (PTY) (LIST) repeatedl y until the

desired programme type appears.

The programme types appear in the order shown in the table. “NONE” appears if the programme type is not specified in the RDS data.

3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–).

The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type.

Note

You cannot use this function in some countries where no PTY data is availabl e.

Setting the clock automatically

— CT (Clock Time)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically.

Other Functions

You can also control the unit (and optional CD/ MD units) with a rotary commander (optional).

Selecting “CT-ON” During radio reception, press (SEL)

and (2) simultaneously.

The clock is set.

After one second, the display returns to normal radio reception mode.

To select “CT-OFF”, press (SEL) and (2) simultaneously again.

Notes

• The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received.

• There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time.

Using the rotary commander

First, attach the appropriate label depending on how you want to mount the rotary commander. The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls.

SEL

MODE

DSPL

By pressing buttons

(SEL)

(SOURCE)

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Press To

(SOURCE) Change source

(MODE) Change operation

(ATT) Attenuate sound

(OFF)*

(SEL) Adjust and select (DSPL) Change the display item

DSPL

MODE

SEL

(ATT)

(MODE)

(DSPL)

(OFF)

(radio/CD/MD*1)/Power on

(radio band/CD unit*1/MD

unit*

)

Stop playback or radio reception/Power off

OFF

By rotating the control

SEEK/AMS control

When an MP3 file is played, you can select an album using the rotary commander.

(With this unit)

To Do this

Skip albums –Album selection

Push in and rotate [once for each album] the control. To continuously skip albums, push in and rotate (and hold) the control.

Rotate and release to:

– Skip tracks.

T o continuously skip tracks, rotate once and rotate again within 2 seconds and hold the control.

– Tune in stations automatically.

Rotate, hold, and release to:

– Fast-forward/reverse a track. – Find a station manually.

By pushing in and rotating the control

PRESET/DISC control

Push in and rotate the control to:

– Receive preset stations. – Change discs during CD (MD) playback*1. – Change albums*3.

*1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is

connected.

*2 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the

ignition key switch, after turning off the ignition, be sure to press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears.

*3 Available only when an MP3 file is played.

(With optional unit)

To Do this

Skip discs –Disc selection

Push in and rotate [once for each disc] the control. To continuously skip discs, push in and rotate once and rotate again within 2 seconds (and hold) the control.

Skip albums –Album selection

1To enter Album selection

mode, push in, then rotate and hold the control. Within 2 seconds, proceed to step 2.

2Push in, then rotate

quickly and repeatedly , to skip albums one by one.

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of controls is factory-set as shown below.

To increase

To decreas e

If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.

Press (SEL) for 2 seconds while pushing the VOL control.

Adjusting the balance and fader

You can adjust the balance and fader.

1 Press (SEL) repeatedly until “BAL” or

“FAD” appears.

Each time you press (SEL), the item changes as follows:

LOW* t MID* t HI* t BAL (left-right)

* When EQ3 is activated (page 23).

2 Press the volume +/– button to adjust

the selected item.

Note

Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.

t FAD (front-rear)

Changing the sound and display settings

— Menu

The following items can be set:

SET (Set Up)

• CT (Clock Time) (page 20)

• A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)*1 (page 12).

• M.DSPL (Motion Display) — to select the Motion Display mode from “1,” “2,” and “OFF.” – Select “1” to show decoration patterns in the

display and activate Demo display.

– Select “2” to show decoration patterns in the

display and deactivate Demo display.

– Select “OFF” to deactivate the Motion

Display.

• BEEP*2 — to turn the beeps on or off.

Quickly attenuating the sound

Press (ATT).

After “ATT -ON” momentarily appears, the “ATT” appears in the display.

To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again.

Tip

When the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone ATT function).

Selecting the desired item

Press (SEL) and the desired preset number button simultaneously.

(SEL) + (2): CT (SEL) + (3): A.SCRL* (SEL) + (4): M.DSPL (SEL) + (6): BEEP*

*1 When no CD is playing, this item will not

appear.

*2 The beep sound is output only when the built-in

amplifier is used.

After the mode setting completed, the display returns to normal play mode.

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

To cancel the item, press (SEL) and the preset number button simultaneously again.

Setting the equalizer (EQ3)

You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM, and OFF (equalizer OFF)). You can store a different equalizer setting for each source.

Selecting the equalizer curve

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(radio, CD or MD).

2 Press (EQ3) repeatedly until the

desired equalizer curve appears.

Each time you press (EQ3), the item changes.

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 above the dashboard (virtual speakers). You can store the DSO setting for each source.

DSO mode and image of virtual speakers

*3 *2

*3 *2 *1

To cancel the equalizing effect, select “OFF.”

Adjusting the equalizer curve

You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for different tone ranges.

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(radio, CD or MD).

2 Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the

desired equalizer curve.

3 Adjusting the equalizer curve.

1Press (SEL) repeatedly to select the

desired tone range.

Each time you press (SEL), the tone range changes.

LOW t MID t HI (t BAL t FAD)

2Press the volume +/– button

repeatedly to adjust to the desired volume level.

The volume level is adjustable by 1 dB steps from –10 dB to +10 dB.

3Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the

equalizer curve.

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press (SEL) for 2 seconds. After 3 seconds, the display returns to normal play mode.

Note

When EQ3 is set to “OFF,” you cannot adjust the equalizer settings.

*1 DSO-1 *2 DSO-2 *3 DSO-3 *4 DSO-OFF

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(radio, CD or MD).

2 Press (DSO) repeatedly until the

desired DSO setting appears.

Each time you press (DSO), the DSO setting changes.

To cancel the DSO function, select “OFF.” After 3 seconds, the display returns to normal play mode.

Notes

• Depending on the type of car interior or type of

music, DSO may not have a desirable affect.

• If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to off.

Additional Information

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.

Fuse (10 A)

Warning

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.

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 9) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Replacing the lithium battery

Under normal conditions, batteries 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 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.

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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.

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.

WARNING

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

Removing the unit

1 Remove the protection collar.

1Detach the front panel (page 9). 2Engage the release keys together

with the protection collar.

2 Remove the unit.

1Insert both release keys together

until they click.

Face the hook inwards.

Orient the release key correctly.

3Pull out the release keys to remove

the protection collar.

2Pull the release keys to unseat the

unit.

3Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter Below measurable limit

Tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Aerial terminal External aerial connecto r Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable sensitivity 9 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 67 dB (stereo),

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz

69 dB (mono)

0.5 % (stereo),

0.3 % (mono)

MW/LW

Tuning range MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz Aerial terminal External aerial connecto r

Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity MW: 30 µV

LW: 153 – 279 kHz

LW: 40 µV

Power amplifi e r section

Outputs Speaker outputs Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms

Maximum power output 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

(sure seal connectors)

General

Outputs Audio outputs (front/rear)

Inputs Telephone ATT control

Tone controls Low:

Power requirements 12 V DC car battery Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 180 mm Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm Mass Approx. 1.2 kg

Supplied accessories Card remote commander

Optional accessories Rotary commander Optional equipment CD changer (6 discs)

Note

This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible .

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Power aerial relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal

terminal Remote controller input terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Aerial input terminal

±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD) High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)

(negative earth) (w/h/d) (w/h/d)

RM-X115 Parts for installation and connections Front panel case (1)

RM-X4S CDX-T70MX, CDX-T69

MD changer (6 discs) MDX-66XLP MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1 Source selector XA-C30 AUX-IN Selector XA-300

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.

• Press the volume + button to adjust the volume.

• Cancel the ATT function.

• Set the fader control to the centre position for a 2-speaker system.

• You tried to play back MP3 files with an optional CD unit which is incompatible with MP3. t Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible

CD unit, such as the CDX-T70MX.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

• The RESET button has been pressed. t Store again into the memory.

• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.

• The power connecting cord is not connected properly.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is cancelled (page 22).

• An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier .

The display disappears from/does not appear in 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 24) for details.

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 is continuously supplied to the unit.

The car does not have an ACC position.

The power aerial does not extend.

The power aerial does not have a relay box.

CD/MD playback

A disc cannot be loaded.

• Another CD/MD is already loaded.

• The CD/MD has been forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way.

Playback does not begin.

• Defective MD or dirty CD.

• CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized.

• You tried to playback a CD-R/CD-RW not designed for audio use.

• 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 le v el 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.

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 60°.

• The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

The sound skips.

Dirty or defective disc.

Cannot turn off the “--------” indication.

You entered the name edit mode. t Press (PTY) (LIST) for 2 seconds.

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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 aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s aerial booster. (Only when your car has built-in FM/MW/ LW aerial in the rear/side glass.)

• Check the connection of the car aerial.

• The auto aerial will not go up. t Check the connection of the power aerial

control lead.

• Check the frequency.

• When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises. t Set the DSO mode to off (page 23).

Automatic tuning is not possible.

• The local seek mode is set to “ON.” t Set the local seek mode to “OFF” (page

15).

• The broadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning.

The “ST” indication flashes.

• Tune in the frequency accurately.

• The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set the monaural reception mode to

“ON” (page 16).

A programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Cancel monaural reception mode (page

16).

RDS

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

The station is non-TP or has weak signal. t Press (TA) repeatedly until “TA-OFF”

appears.

No traffic announcements.

• Activate “TA.”

• The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. t Tune in another station.

PTY displays “--------.”

• The current station is not an RDS station.

• RDS data has not been received.

Error displays/Messages

Error displays

(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*

ERROR*

HI TEMP

NO DISC

NO MAG

NO MUSIC

NOT READY

RESET

*1 When an error occurs during playback of a CD or

*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error

No tracks have been recorded on an MD.*

t Play an MD with recorded tracks on it.

• A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.*

t Clean or insert the CD correctly.

• An MD does not playback because of some problem.*

t Insert another MD.

• A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem. t Insert another CD/MD.

The ambient temperature is more than 50°C. t Wait until the temperature goes down

below 50°C.

No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit. t Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.

The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/ MD unit. t Insert the magazine in the CD/MD unit.

A CD which is not a music file is inserted in the MP3 playable CD unit. t Insert a music CD in the MP3 playable CD

unit.

The lid of the MD unit is open or the MDs are not inserted properly. t Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.

The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem. t Press the RESET button on the unit.

MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear in the display.

appears in the display.

If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Messages

L.SEEK +/–

The Local Seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 15).

NO AF

There is no altenative frequency for the current station.

“ ” or “ ”

You have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

About ID3 tag version 2

Although not a malfunction, the follo w ing occurs when an MP3 file containing ID3 tag ver.2 is played: – When skipping a portion of ID3 tag ver.2 (at the

beginning of the track), sound is not output. Skip time changes depending ID3 tag ver.2 capacity. Example: At 64 kbytes, it is about 2 seconds (with RealJukebox).

– The displayed elapsed playing time when

skipping a portion of ID3 tag ver.2 is inaccurate. For MP3 files of a bit rate other than 128 kbps, time is not displayed accurately during play back.

– When an MP3 file is created with MP3

conversion softwa re (e x. RealJuk ebo x*), ID3 tag ver.2 will automatically be written. * “RealJukebox is a registered trademark of

RealNetworks, Inc.”

As of December, 2001

Willkommen!

Danke, dass Sie sich für diesen CD-Player von Sony entschieden haben. Sie haben folgende zusätzliche Möglichkeiten, um die vielfältigen Funktionen des Geräts noch besser nutzen zu können:

• Wiedergabe von MP3-Dateien.

• Wiedergabe von CD-Rs/CD-RWs, zu denen eine Sitzung hinzugefügt werden kann (Seite 7).

• Wiedergabe von Multi-Session-CDs (CDExtra, Misch-CD usw.) je nach Aufnahmeverfahren (Seite 8).

• Gesondert erhältliche CD/MD-Geräte (We chsler und Player)*

•ID3-Tag*2-Informationen, Version 1 (werden bei der Wiedergabe einer MP3-Datei angezeigt).

• CD TEXT-Informationen (werden bei der Wiedergabe einer CD mit CD TEXT* angezeigt).

• Mitgeliefertes Bedienungszubehör

Kartenfernbedienung RM-X115

• Gesondert erhältliches Bedienungszubehör

Kabel-Joystick RM-X4S

*1 Dieses Gerät arbeitet nur zusammen mit Sony-

Produkten.

*2 Ein ID3-Tag ist eine MP3-Datei, die Informationen

wie die Namen von Alben, Interpreten, Titeln usw. enthält.

*3 Eine CD mit CD TEXT ist eine Audio-CD, die

Informationen wie den Namen der CD , den Namen des Interpreten und die Namen der Titel enthält. Diese Daten sind auf der CD aufgezeichnet.

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