3-261-850-11 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi Manual de instrucciones US FR ES Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. En ce qui concerne l'installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel d'installation/raccordement fourni. Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual de instalación/conexiones suministrado. CDX-M8805X CDX-M8800 © 2004 Sony Corporation Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features even more with: · MP3 file playback. · CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added can be played (page 7). · Discs recorded in Multi Session can be played, depending on the recording method (page 8). · Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*1. · ID3 tag*2 version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4 information (displayed when an MP3 file is played). · CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*3 is played). · Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X143A · Optional controller accessories Wireless rotary commander RM-X6S Wired rotary commander RM-X4S *1 This unit works with Sony products only. *2 ID3 tag is an MP3 file that contains information about album name, artist name, track name, etc. *3 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names. This information is recorded on the disc. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. The "XM Ready" logo indicates that this product will control a Sony XM tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the XM tuner module. For instructions on XM tuner operation, please refer to the XM tuner module's included instruction manual. R The BBE MP process improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3, by restoring and enchancing the higher harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP works by generating even-order harmonics from the source material, effectively recovering warmth, detail and nuance. 2 Table of Contents Location of controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Other Functions Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . Changing the BBE MP setting . . . . . . . . . . Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . Changing the sound and display settings -- Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the equalizer (EQ7). . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the display mode and display image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting auxiliary audio equipment . . . . 18 20 20 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Getting Started Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Playing tracks repeatedly -- Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Playing tracks in random order -- Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Labeling a CD -- Disc Memo*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Locating a disc by name -- List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 * Functions available with optional CD/MD unit Additional Information Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio Storing stations automatically -- Best Tuning Memory (BTM). . . . . . . 15 Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 16 Storing station names -- Station Memo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Tuning in a station through a list -- List-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 3 Location of controls Card remote commander RM-X143A OPEN/CLOSE SCRL DSPL REP SHUF (DISC) (M): to select upwards DISC + 1 4 EQ7 MENU 2 BBE MP 3 PAUSE 5 MODE 6 DSO CAT (SEEK) (<): to select leftwards SEEK­ SOURCE SEEK+ (SEEK) (,): to select rightwards DISC ­ DISC + LIST (DISC) (m): to select downwards In menu mode, the currently selectable button(s) of these four are indicated with a " v" in the display. 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. SEEK­ SOURCE SEEK+ SOUN D DISC ­ R ENTE OFF VOL + ­ ATT Refer to the pages listed for details. a SCRL (scroll) button 12 b DSPL (display mode change) button 12, 14 c Number buttons Radio: To store stations/receive stored stations. CD/MD: (1): REP 13 (2): SHUF 13 (6): PAUSE*1 11 Sound: (5): BBE MP*1 20 d EQ7 button 22 e MENU button To display the menus. f SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD*2/ AUX*3) button To select the source. g SEEK/AMS () button EQ7 button MENU button LIST (CAT)*8 button Z (eject) button 11 Sub display window continue to next page t 5 *7 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. *8 The CAT button is available only when the XM tuner is connected. Precautions · If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. · Power antenna will extend automatically while the unit is operating. Selecting a disc and album Disc and album can be skipped using the DISC (ALBUM) (M/m) buttons. Caution While driving, do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature or any other functions which may divert your attention from the road. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. (With this unit) To Press Skip albums*9 M or m [once for each ­ Album selection album] To continuously skip albums, press and hold either button. 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. (With optional unit) To Press Skip discs ­ Disc selection M or m [once for each disc] To continuously skip discs, press once and press again within about 1 second (and hold) either button. To maintain high sound quality Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or discs. Skip albums*9 M or m [hold for a moment] ­ Album selection and release. To continuously skip albums, press (and hold) within about 1 second of first releasing the button. *9 Available only when an MP3 file is played. Skipping tracks continuously Press once either SEEK/AMS (< or ,) button, then press again within about 1 second and hold. 6 Notes on discs · To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface. Handle the disc by its edge. · Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use. · Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray. · Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs. Music discs encoded with copyright protection · 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. 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 · Do not use any discs with labels or stickers attached. The following malfunctions may result from using such discs: ­ Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism). ­ Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g., playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to warp. · Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs. · You cannot play 8 cm (3 in) CDs. 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, and CD-RWs. · A CD-R/CD-RW to which a session can be added can be played. * A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW disc to be played on the audio CD pla ...