Sony MDX-F5800 User Manual

FM/MW/LW MiniDisc Player

3-262-950-21 (1)

FM/MW/LW MiniDisc Player

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MDX-F5800

Welcome !

Thank you for purchas ing this Sony MiniDisc Player. You can enjoy its various features even more with:

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

• CD TEXT informatio n (displayed w hen a CD TEXT disc*

• Optional controller accessor i es Card remote commander RM-X114 Rotary commander RM-X4S

*1 This unit works with Sony products only. *2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

in optional CD unit is played).

information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names. This information is recorded on the disc.

Table of Contents

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

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

Notes on MDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

About the MD group function. . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

MD Player MD/CD Unit (optional)

Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Display items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playing tracks in ra ndom order

— Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Labelling a CD

— Disc Memo*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Locating a di sc by name

— List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

* Functions available with optional MD/CD unit

Radio

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM). . . . . . . 14

Receiving the stored stations. . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 15

RDS

Overview of RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Automatic retuning for best reception results

— AF (Alternative Frequencies) . . . . . . 16

Receiving traffic an nouncements

— TA (Traffic Announcement)/

TP (Traffic Programme). . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Presetting RDS stations with the AF and TA

setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Tuning in stations by programme type

— PTY (Programme types) . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting the clock automatically

— CT (Clock Time). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Other Functions

Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 21

Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 21

Changing the sound and display

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.

ATT

DSPL

SEL

–+

DISC REP SHUF BTM LIST

SOURCE MODE

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6

a Volume +/– button b ATT (attenuate) button 21 c DSPL (dis play mode ch ange) button

9, 11, 13, 15, 22

d SEL (select) button

To select items.

e Display window f Z (eject) button (located on the front sid e

of the unit, behind the front panel) 10

g EQ3 button 23 h DSO button 23 i OPEN button 8, 10 j SEEK +/– button

Radio: To tune in stations automatically/find a station manually. MD/CD (MP3 files*

To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track.

k Receptor for the card remote

commander

l SOURCE (Power on/Radio/MD/CD*2)

button

T o select the source.

m MODE button

To change operation.

n OFF (Stop/Power off) button*3 8, 10

OPEN

DSO

SEEK

EQ3

–+

GP/ALBM

AF/TA SENS PTY

LISTBTM

MDX-F5800

o Number buttons 22

Radio: To store the desired station on each number button. MD/CD (MP3 files*

(1): DISC – 10 (2): DISC + 10 (3): REP 11 (4): SHUF 12 (5): GP*

/ALBM*1 – 10

(6): GP*4/ALBM*1 + 10

p RESET button (located on the front side of

the unit, behind the front panel) 8

q AF/TA button 16, 17 r SENS/BTM button 14, 15, 17 s PTY (programme type)/LIST button

12, 13, 18

*1 Available only when an optional CD unit with the

MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played.

*2 When an optional CD unit is connected. *3 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 do es n ot turn off and thi s causes battery drain.

*4 Available only when an MD containing groups is

inserted in this unit and played.

Card remote commander RM-X114 (optional)

Selecting a disc, group and album w ith the card remote commander

Disc, group and al bum ca n be skipped using the DISC (GP/ALBM)/PRESET (+/–) buttons on the card remote commander.

DSPL MODE

PRESET

LIST

DISC

–

SEEK

SOUND

SOURCE

DISC

PRESET –

VOL

SEEK

–

ENTER

ATTOFF

–

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

a DSPL button b MENU button* c SOURCE button d SEEK (–/+) buttons e SOUND button

To adjust the sound characteristics.

f OFF button g VOL (+/–) buttons h MODE button i LIST button j DISC(GP/ALBM)/PRESET (+/–)

buttons

k ENTER button* l ATT button

* Not available for this unit

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.

(With this unit)

To Press

Skip groups* – Group selection

+ or – [once for e ach group] To continuously skip groups, pre ss and hold either button.

(With optional unit)

To Press

Skip discs –Disc selection

+ or – [once for e ach disc] To continuously skip disc s, press once and pres s again within 2 second s ( and hold) either button.

Skip albums* – Album selection

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

*1 Available only when an MD containing groups is

inserted in this unit and played.

*2 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 (SEEK) (+) o r ( SEEK) (–) on the card remote commander, then press ag a in within 2 seconds and hold .

Precautions

Notes on MDs

• If your car has bee n parked in direct sunl ight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

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

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please co nsult your nearest Sony dealer.

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation ma y 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 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.

• Do not open the shutter of the cartridge

to expose the MD. Close immediately if the shutter opens.

• Never touch the surface of the disc inside.

• Do not subjec t th e discs to heat/hig h temperature. Avoid lea ving th em in pa rk ed cars or on dashboards/rear trays.

Notes on attaching labels

To avoid MDs becoming stuck in the unit; – Attach the label in a suitable position. – Remove old labels before putt i ng new ones on. – Replace labels t hat are peeling away.

Cleaning

Wipe the surface of the cartridge from time to time with a soft, dry cloth.

About the MD group function

The group function is convenient to lo ca te the desired tracks wi th i n a gr oup from a large number of tracks, or t ra cks that have been recorded in M D LP (LP2/LP4 ) mode.

Notes on MD group settings

• This unit is fo r MD playback onl y. For MD recording and group settings, refer to the operating instructions of your MD recorder.

• The same group name can be registered more than twice on the same MD.

• Maximum group number is 99, though the actual group number depends on your M D recorder.

• Depending on your MD recorder, MD group settings may not be available.

MD containing groups

GP (group) assumption on this unit

This unit recognizes single tracks and multiple tracks between groups as groups (GP), even they were not registered as such by your MD recorder. The “GP” numbers are allotted to those tracks as well as the registered groups. The indication of “GP” number lights up in the display window, if the group is changed on an MD during playback.

MD containing groups and allotted “GP” numbers on thi s unit

GP2

GP3

(Group2

GP4

GP1

(Group1

1234 56789

GP5

(Group3

Group2*Group1* Group3*

12 456789

Track number

* Groups: set by your MD recorder.

When you insert an MD in this unit, playback starts automatically and follows track order.

* Groups: set by your MD recorder.

For using MD group fu nctio n, refe r to “Pla ying a disc” (page 10), “Playing tracks repeatedly ” (page 11), a nd “Playing tracks in ran dom order” (page 12).

Note

The MD group function is a vailable only when an MD containing groups is inserted in this unit and played.

Getting Started

Detaching the front panel

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

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or chan ging the connections, you must reset the unit. Remove the front panel and pres s the RESET button with a pointed o bject, such as a ballpoint pen.

RESET button

Note

Pressing the RESET button will er ase the clock setting and some stored contents.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position withou t removing the front panel, t he 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)*.

MD/CD playbac k or radio reception s tops (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 front

panel to the right, and gently pull out the left end o f the front pa n e l.

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. Avoid 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.

Attaching the front panel

Place hole A of the fr ont panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.

Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert an MD) to operate the unit.

Note

Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front 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.

1 Press the volume +/– button to set

the hour.

2 Press (SEL).

The minute indication flashes.

3 Press the volume +/– button to set

the minute.

2 Press (DSPL).

The clock starts. After the clock setting is completed, the di splay returns to norm al play mode.

Tip

You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 19).

MD Player MD/CD Unit (optional)

In addition to playi ng an MD (MD having group settings) with this unit, you can also control external MD/CD (MP3 playable CD) units. If you connect optional MP3 playable CD units (eg., MP3 CD changer), you can play MP3 files; compressed audi o files ( tr acks) with quality of sound.

Playing a disc

(With this unit)

1 Press (OPEN) and inse rt the disc

(labelled side up).

2 Close the fron t p anel.

Playback starts automatically.

If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly unti l “M D ” appears to start playback.

To Press

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

–Automatic

Music Sensor

Fast-forward/ reverse –Manual Search

Skip GP* –GP selection

* Available only when an MD containing groups is

inserted in this unit and played.

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

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

(5)(GP–) or (6)(GP+) [once for each g roup] [hold to desired gr oup]

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

Notes

• Depending on the condition of the disc, it may not play back (page6).

• While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if (SEEK) (–) or (SEEK) (+) 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

“MD (MS*

)” or “CD.”

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 optional CD unit with the

MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played.

Cautions when c onn ect in g M GS-X1 a nd MD un it( s )

This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit.

• When you want to play MGS-X1, press (SOURCE) to select “MD.” When “MD” appear s 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. ” 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. Depend ing 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 MD/CD unit.

(1)(DISC–) or (2)(DISC+)

[once for each disc ] [hold to desired disc]

(5)(ALBM–) or (6)(ALBM+)

[once for each album] [hold to desire d album]

Display items

When the disc/group/album/track changes, any prerecorded title* track is automatically displayed. (If the A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) function is set to “ON,” names exceeding 8 charac te rs will be scrolled (page 22).)

Source

Displayable items

• Disc number/Track number/

•Disc name*

• Track (file) name*1*

•Clock

• Album (folder) name*

•ID3 tag*

To Press

Switch display item (DSPL)

of the new disc/group/alb um/

MDLP display*

LP2: LP2 playback LP4: LP4 playback

Elapsed playing time Artist name*

/Group name*3/

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can select:

(With this unit)

• REP-TRACK — to re peat the current tra ck.

•REP-GP*1 — to repeat tracks in the current

group.

(With optional units)

• REP-TRACK — to repeat the current track.

• REP-ALBM*2 — to repeat the tracks in the

current album.

• REP-DISC*3 — to repeat the tracks in the

current disc.

*1 Available only when an MD containing groups is

inserted in this unit and played.

*2 Available only when an optional CD unit with the

MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played.

*3 Available only when one or more optional MD/CD

units are connected.

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

Repeat Play s t arts.

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

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

there is no Disc Memo (page 12) or no prerecorded name to display.

*2 Available only when an MDLP disc is played. *3 Available only when an MD containing groups is

inserted in this unit and played.

*4 Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name. *5 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.

Notes

• Some characters cannot be displayed. Characters and signs which cannot be displayed appear as “ *.”

• 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.

Tips

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

• When an MD containing groups is played and the group is changed, the new group number is displayed. Likewise, when an MP3 file is play ed and the album is changed, the new album number is displayed.

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play

You can select:

(With this unit)

•SHUF-GP*1 — to play tracks in the current group in random or der.

• SHUF-DIS C — to play the tracks on the current disc in ra ndom order.

(With optional units)

•SHUF-ALBM*2 — to play the tracks in the current album in random order.

• SHUF-DISC — t o play the tracks on the current disc in ra ndom order.

• SHUF-CHGR*3 — to play the tracks in the current optional MD (CD) c h anger in random order.

• SHUF-ALL*4 — to play all the tracks in all th e connected MD (CD) units (including thi s unit) in random order.

*1 Available only when an MD containin g groups is

inserted in this unit and played.

*2 Available only when an optional CD unit with the

MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played.

*3 Available only when one or more optional MD (CD)

changers are connected.

*4 Available only when one or more optional MD units,

or two or more optional CD units are connected.

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

Shuffle Play starts.

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

Note

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

Labelling a CD

— Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function)

You can label each dis c w i th 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 13).

1 Start playing the disc you 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

*(blank space)

2Press (SEL) afte r l ocating the

desired character.

The next characte r flashes.

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the

entire name.

4 To return to normal play mode, press

(PTY) (LIST) for 2 second s.

Tips

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

• 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.

... y * y A

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

Tip

Other items can be displayed (page 11).

TEXT disc playback

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 you want to erase.

6 Press (SEL) for 2 seconds.

The name is eras ed. Repeat ste ps 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 alrea dy erased all of the Dis c Mem o, the unit returns to normal play mode in step 4.

Locating a disc by name

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

Y ou can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names*

discs*

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

assign a name for an MD or a CD (page 12).

*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 (PTY) (LIST).

The name assi gned to the curr ent disc app ears 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.

• If there are no discs in the magazine, “NO DISC” 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, then choose the disc that has not been loaded.

• The information appears only in upper case. There are also some letters which cannot be displayed.

or for CD TEXT

Radio

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

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 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 o f t hei r frequencies on th e 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 former 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 (S ENS) (BTM) twice when receiving FM.

Note

When receiving MW or LW, to cancel the local seek mode, press (SENS) (BTM) (“LOC AL- O F F” appea rs) .

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).

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 (“STEREO” disappears).

To return to n or mal radio recepti on mode, press (SENS) (BTM) (“MO N O-OFF” appears).

Tip

If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to “OFF” (page 23).

RDS

Overview of RDS

FM stations with Ra di o D ata System (RDS) service send ina udible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. For example, one of the following will be displayed upon receiving a station w i th RD S capability.

Displayable items

• Radio band

• Function

Storing only the desired stations

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

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to tu ne

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 in di cation appears in the display.

Note

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

Displayable ite m s

• Preset number/Station name (frequency)

•Clock

• RDS data

To Press

Switch Clock/ Station name

(DSPL)

RDS services

RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:

• Automatic ret uning of a programme, helpful

during long-distance dri v e s. — AF t page 16

• Receiving traffic announcements, even

when enjoying another programme/s our ce. — TA t page 17

• Selecting stations by the type of programme. — PTY t page 18

• Automatic clock time setting. — CT t page 19

Notes

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

• RDS will not work properly if the signal strength is too 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.

For stations without alternative frequencies

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

The unit starts searching for anothe r 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.

98.5 MHz

Station

96.0 MHz

102.5 MHz

1 Select an FM station (page 14). 2 Press (AF/TA) 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 station does not have an alternative frequency.

To cancel the AF function, select “AF, TA-OFF.”

Tips

• If “AF-ON” is selected, traffic announcements are cancelled. To activate the traffic announcements with the AF function, select “AF, TA-ON.”

• If you want to change the on/off setting while playing an MD, press (AF/TA).

Staying with one regional programme

When the AF function is on: this unit’ s factory setting restr ic ts reception to a spec ific regi on, so you will not be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency.

If you leave this regional program me’s reception area or would like to take advantage of the whole AF function, press (SEL) and (AF/TA) simultaneously 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 ena b les you to se lect other local stations in the area, even if the y are not store d 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 t he num ber

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 func ti on regardless of the current FM programme/source, MD/CD; the unit switches back to the original source when the bull et in is over.

Presetting RDS stations with the AF and TA setting

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

Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until “TAON” appears.

The unit starts searching for traffic information stations. “TP” indicates reception of such s tatio ns, and “TA” flashe s during an actua l tr affic announcement. The unit will continue searching for stations available with TP if “NO TP” is indicated.

To cancel all tr affic announcements, select “AF, TA-OFF.”

To Press

Cancel current announcement

Tips

• If “TA-ON” is selected, the AF function is cancelled.

To activate the AF function with traffic announcements, select “AF, TA-ON.”

• 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 t ra ffic announcements s o as not to miss hearing the m.

(AF/TA)

1 Press the volume +/– button to adjust

the desired volume level.

2 Press (AF/TA) for 2 seconds.

“TA” appear s and the setting is stored.

Presetting the same setting for all preset stations

1 Select an FM band (page 14). 2 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly to select

“AF-ON”, “TA-ON” or “AF, TA-ON.”

Note that selecting “AF, TA-OFF” applies to non-RDS stations as we ll 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 14).

2 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly to select

“AF-ON”, “TA-ON” or “AF, TA-ON.”

3 Press the desired number button ((1)

to (6)) until “MEM” appears.

Repeat from ste p 1 t o preset other statio ns.

Note

If you want to change the AF/TA setting while you are playing an MD, press (AF/TA).

Receiving emergency annou nce men ts

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

Tuning in stations by programme type

— PTY (Programme types)

You can tune in a station by sel ecting 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 Musi c COU N TRY National Music NATION M Oldies Music OLDIES Folk Music FOLK M Documentary DOCUMENT

1 Press (PTY) (LIST) during FM

reception.

The current progra mme type name appea rs if the station is transmitting the PTY data. “--------” ap pears if the received station i s not an RDS station, or if the RDS data is not received.

2 Press (PTY) (LIST) repeatedly 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 statio n broadcasting the selected programme type.

Note

Y ou cannot use this function in some countries/regions where no PTY data is available.

Setting the clock automatically

— CT (Clock Time)

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

Other Function s

You can also contr ol the unit (and optiona l M D / CD 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 comm ander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls.

SEL

DSPL

By press ing buttons

(SEL)

(SOURCE)

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Press To

(SOURCE) Change the sour ce

(MODE) Change operation

(ATT) Attenuate the sound

(OFF)*

(SEL) Adjust and select (DSPL) Change the displ ay i tem

DSPL

MODE

SEL

(ATT)

(DSPL)

(MODE)

(OFF)

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

(Radio band/MD unit*1/CD

unit*

)

Stop playback or radio reception/Power off

OFF

continue to next page t

By rotating the control

SEEK/AMS control

Rotate and release to:

– Skip tracks.

To continuous ly skip trac ks, rotate once and rotate again within 2 seconds and hold the control.

– Tune in stations automatica lly.

Rotate, hold, and release to:

– Fast-forw ard/reverse a track. – Find a station manually.

By pushing in and rotating the control

PRESET/DISC control

Push in and rotate the control to:

– Receiv e preset stations. – Change discs duri ng MD (CD) playback*1. – Change groups*3. – Change albums*4.

When an MD con ta in i ng groups, or an MP3 file is played, you can select a group (MD), or an album (MP3 file) using the rotary commander.

(With this unit)

To Do this

Skip groups* –Group selection

1 To ente r Gr oup selection

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

2 Push in, then rotate

quickly and repeatedly, to skip groups one by one.

(With optional unit)

To Do this

Skip discs –Disc selection

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

Skip albums* –Album selection

1 To enter Album selection

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

2 Push in, then rotate

quickly and repeatedly, to skip albums one by one.

*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 MD containing groups is

inserted in this unit and played.

*4 Available only when an optional CD unit with the

MP3 file control function is connected, and MP3 file is played.

Changing the operative direction

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

To increase

To decrease

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

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

Note

If you press (SEL) for 2 seconds while pushing the VOL control, “NORM” or “REV” appears in the display. – “NORM” is to use the rotary commander at the

factory-set position.

– “REV” is to use the rotary commander when it is

mounted on the right side of the steering column.

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the balance, fader, low pass filter and subwoofer volume.

1 Press (SEL) repeatedly until “BAL,”

“FAD,” “LPF” or “SUB” appea rs.

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

LOW*

t MID*1 t HI*1 t

BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t LPF (low pass filter)* SUB (subwoofer volume)*

*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 23). *2 When “SUB” is selected (page 22). *3 The cut off frequency is adjustable to 78 Hz,

125 Hz, or OFF.

*4 The volume level is adjustable between –10

and +10 steps. (Below –10, “ATT” is displayed.)

2*3

2*4

2 Press the volume +/– button to adjust

the selected item.

Note

Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.

Quickly attenuating the sound

Press (ATT).

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

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).

Changing the sound and display settings

The following items can be set:

• REAR/SUB*1 — to switch the audi o output REAR or SUB. – Select “REAR” t o output to a power

amplifier.

– Select “SUB ” t o output to a subwoofer.

• CT (Clock Time) (page19)

• A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)*2 (page 11).

• M.DSPL (Motion Display) — to turn the motion display on or off. – Select “ON” to activate the motion display

(the moving pattern a ppears in the display ).

– Select “OFF ” t o deactivate the motion

display.

•DEMO*1 — to turn the demonstration display on or off. – Select “ON” to activate the demonstration

display (the demonstration starts a bout 10 seconds after the unit is turned off).

– Select “OFF ” t o deactivate the

demonstration display.

•BEEP*3 — to turn the beeps on or off.

• DIM (Dimmer) — to change the brightness of the display. – Select “ON” to dim the display. – Select “OFF” to deactivate the Dimmer.

Switching the REAR/SUB*

Press (SEL) and then press the volume + (REAR) or – (SUB) button.

After 3 seconds, the display returns to normal play mode.

Selecting the desired item

Press (SEL) and the desired button simultaneously.

(SEL) + (2): CT (SEL) + (3): A.SCRL*

(SEL) + (4): M.DSPL (SEL) + (4): DEM O * (SEL) + (6): BEEP*

(SEL) + (DSPL): DIM

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

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

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When MD or CD is played. *3 The beep sound is output only when the built-in

amplifier is used.

Setting the equalizer (EQ3)

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

Selecting the equalizer curve

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(Radio , MD or CD).

2 Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the

desired equalizer cur ve.

Each time you pr ess (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 crea te s a more amb ien t s oun d as i f t he re 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 “O FF.”

Adjusting the equalizer curve

You can store and adj ust the equalizer se ttings for different tone ranges.

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(Radio , MD or CD).

2 Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the

desired equalizer cur ve.

3 Adjusting the equalizer curve.

1 Press (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 t LPF t SUB)

2 Press 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.

3 Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the

equalizer curve.

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press (SEL) for 2 seconds. After 1 second, 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, MD or CD).

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 “DSOOFF.” After 1 second, 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 effect.

• If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to “OFF.”

Additional Information

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

When replacing th e fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. I f t he fuse blows, check the powe r connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfuncti on . In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors betw een the unit and the fr ont panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (pa ge 8) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Main unit

Fuse (10 A)

Warning

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

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.

Replacing the lithium battery

Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the co ndi tions of use.) When the batt ery bec omes wea k, th e rang e of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may p resent 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.

Removing the unit

1 Remove the protection collar.

1 Detac h the front panel (page 8). 2 Engage the rel ease keys together

with the protection collar.

Orient the release key correctly.

3 Pull out the rele ase keys to remove

the protection collar.

2 Remove the unit.

1 Insert both release keys together

until t hey click.

Face the hook inwards.

WARNING

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

2 Pull the release keys t o unseat the

unit.

3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

MD 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 connector 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 connector

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

LW: 153 – 279 kHz

LW: 40 µV

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker out puts Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms

Maximum power output 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

(sure seal connectors)

General

Outputs Aud io output terminals

Inputs Telephone ATT cont ro l

Tone controls Low:

Power requirements 12 V DC car battery Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 181 mm Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm Mass Approx. 1.2 kg

Supplied accessories Parts for installation and

Optional accessories Card remote commander

Optional equipment CD changer (10 discs)

(front, rear/sub switchable) Power aerial relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal

terminal Remote controller input terminal BUS control input ter minal BUS audio input terminal Aerial input termi nal

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

(negativ e eart h ) (w/h/d) (w/h/d)

connections (1 set) Front panel case (1)

RM-X114 Rotary commander RM-X4S BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)

CDX-757MX CD changer (6 discs) CDX-T70MX, CDX-T69 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-66XLP Source selector XA-C30 AUX-IN Selector XA-300

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

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 chan ge without notice.

Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your un it. Before going t hrough 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 positio n for a 2-speaker system.

• You may play an MDLP disc with an optional MD chang er without the MDLP function (“LP: ···” may appear in the display). t Insert the MDLP disc in the unit to play.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

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

• The power lead or battery has been disconnected.

• The power connecting lead is not connected properly.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is c ancelled (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 appe ar s.

• Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. For det ai ls, see “Cleaning th e connectors” on page 24.

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 connec to r.

No power is bei ng supplied to the unit.

• Check the connection. If everything is in order , check the fuse.

• The car does not ha ve an ACC position. t Press (SOURCE) (or insert an M D ) to

turn on the unit.

The power is continuous ly supplied to the unit.

The car does not have an ACC position. t After turning off the ignition, be sure to

press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears.

The power aerial does not extend.

The power aerial does not have a rel ay box.

MD playback

An MD cannot be loaded.

• Another MD i s already loaded.

• The MD has been forc ibly inserted upside down or in th e wr ong way .

Playback does not begin.

Defective MD.

A disc is automatically ejected.

The ambient temp erature exceeds 50°C.

MD group function does not work.

• The inserted MD in this unit does not contain any groups.

• The current l y pl aying track may not be in a group set by your MD recorder.

• You may play an MD containing groups inserted in an optional MD changer. t Ins ert the MD containing groups in this

unit.

The operation buttons do not function. MD will not be ejected.

Press the RESET button.

The sound skips from vibration.

• The unit is installed at an angle of more than 45°.

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

The sound skips.

Dirty or defective disc.

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

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

continue to next page t

Radio reception

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.

• The broadcast si gnal is too weak.

The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises.

• Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power suppl y lead (red) to the power supply lead of a ca r’s aerial booster. (Only when your car has built-in FM/MW/ L W ae rial in the rear/side gl ass.)

• Check the connection of the car aerial.

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

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 mod e is set to “O N.” t Set the local seek mod e to “OFF”

(page 14).

• The broadcast si gnal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning.

The “STEREO” indication flashes.

• Tune in the frequency accurately.

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

“ON” (page 15).

A programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

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

(page 15).

RDS

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

The station is non- TP or has weak signal. t Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until “AF, TA-

OFF” appears.

No traffic announcements.

• Activate “TA.”

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

PTY displays “--------.”

• The current station is not an RDS station.

• RDS data has no t been received.

Error displays/Messages

Error displays

(For this unit and optional MD/CD changers)

The following indications will flash for about 5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.

BLANK*

ERROR*

FAILURE

HI TEMP

NO DISC

NO MAG

NO MUSIC

NOTREADY

OFFSET

RESET

No tracks have been recor ded on an MD.*

t Play an MD with rec orded tracks on it.

• An MD is dirty or inser t ed upside down.*

t C l ean or insert the MD correctly.

• A MD/CD cann ot play because of some problem. t Insert another MD/CD.

The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. t See the installation guide manual of this

model to check the connection.

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

below 50°C.

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

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

A CD whic h 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.

There may be an internal malfunction. t C heck the connection. If the error

indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The MD/CD unit ca nnot be operated becaus e of some problem. t Press the RESET butt o n on the un it.

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

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

*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error

appears in the display.

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

Messages

L.SEEK +/–

The loca l seek mode is on during autom a tic tuning (page 14).

NO AF

There is no alt enati ve fr equenc y for the current station.

“ ” or “ ”

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

Willkommen!

Danke, dass Sie sich für diesen MiniDisc-Player von Sony entschieden haben. Sie haben folgende zusätzliche Möglichkeiten, um die vielfältigen Funktionen des Ge räts noch besser nutz en zu können:

• Gesondert er hältliche MD/CD-Geräte (Wechsler und Player)*

• CD TEXT-Informationen (werden be i der Wiedergabe einer CD mit CD TEXT* einem gesondert er hältlichen CD-Ger ät angezeigt).

• Gesondert erhältliches

Bedienungszubehör

Kartenfernbedienung RM-X114 Joystick RM-X4S

*1 Dieses Gerät arbeitet nur zusammen mit Sony-

Produkten.

*2 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.

Dieses Etikett befindet sich an der Unterseite des Gehäuses.

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