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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 (CD-Extra, Mixed CD, etc.) can be played, depending on...
Table of Contents Location of controls ..........4 Precautions ..............6 Overview of RDS ..........17 Notes on discs ............6 Automatic retuning for best reception results About MP3 files ............7 — AF function ..........17 Receiving traffic announcements Getting Started —...
– DISC SHUF ALBUM SENS RELEASE CDX-MP30 Refer to the pages listed for details. 1 SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD) qf RESET button (located on the front side of the unit, behind the front panel) 9 button 11, 14, 15, 16, 18...
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Card remote commander RM-X115 Selecting a disc and album with the card remote commander DSPL MODE Disc and album can be skipped using the DISC/ALBUM/PRESET (+/–) buttons on the card remote commander. PRESET (With this unit) Press SOURCE – SEEK SEEK Skip albums* + or –...
If you have any questions or problems leaving them in parked cars or on concerning your unit that are not covered in dashboards/rear trays. 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.
•Before playing, clean the discs with a About MP3 files commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard commercially available cleaners, or antistatic technology and format for compressing a spray intended for analog discs.
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The playback order of the MP3 files Notes The playback order of the folders and files is as • With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and follows: level 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly. Folder •...
Detaching the front panel Getting Started You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen. Caution alarm Resetting the unit If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the Before operating the unit for the first time or caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
Attaching the front panel Setting the clock Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated and push the left side The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication. into position until it clicks. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.
CD Player Notes • Depending on the recording method used on the disc, it may take a minute or more before playing CD/MD Unit (optional) the first track. • Depending on the condition of the disc, it may not play back (page 7). •...
Display items Automatically scrolling a display item — Auto Scroll Source DISC* /ALBUM* number If Auto scroll is set to ON, a display item which exceeds 8 characters will scroll automatically. If you press (DSPL) to change the display item, the displayed item is scrolled Displayable items automatically whether you set the function ON •...
Playing tracks repeatedly Playing tracks in random order — Repeat Play — Shuffle Play The disc in the main unit will repeat a track, You can select: the entire album, or the entire disc when it • SHUF-ALBM* — to play the tracks on the reaches the end.
Viewing the Disc Memo Labelling a CD As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes priority over any original CD TEXT — Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the information. CUSTOM FILE function) Press You can label each disc with a custom name (Disc Memo).
Locating a disc by name Radio — List-up (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function or an MD unit) The unit can store up to 6 stations per band You can use this function for discs that have (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW).
If preset tuning does not work Storing only the desired — Automatic tuning/Local Seek Mode stations Automatic tuning: You can manually preset the desired stations Turn the SEEK/AMS control dial to search on any chosen number button. for the station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.
Automatic retuning for best reception results — AF function Overview of RDS The alternative frequencies (AF) function allows the radio to always tune into the area’s strongest signal for the station you are FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) listening to.
Staying with one regional Receiving traffic programme When AF function is on: this unit’s factory-set announcements — TA/TP setting restricts reception to a specific region, so you won’t be switched to another regional By activating the Traffic Announcement (TA) station with a stronger frequency. and Traffic Programme (TP).
Presetting RDS stations Tuning in stations by with AF and TA setting programme type — PTY When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores You can tune in a station by selecting the type each station’s AF/TA setting (on/off) as well of programme you would like to listen to.
Press (LIST/PTY) during FM reception. Setting the clock automatically — CT The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS The current programme type name appears transmission sets the clock automatically. if the station is transmitting the PTY data. “--------” appears if the received station is Selecting “CT-ON”...
Only if the corresponding optional equipment is connected. If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on Other Functions the ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for 2 seconds to turn off the clock indication after turning off the ignition. You can also control the unit (and optional By rotating the control CD/MD units) with a rotary commander...
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When an MP3 file is played, you can select an Changing the operative direction album using the rotary commander. The operative direction of controls is factory- set as shown below. (With this unit) Do this To increase Push in and rotate [once for Skip albums –...
Adjusting the sound Changing the sound and characteristics display settings You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and The following items can be set: fader. • CT (Clock Time) (page 20). • A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)* (page 12). • M.DSPL (Motion Display) Select the item you want to adjust by —...
Selecting the sound Boosting the bass sound position — D-bass — My Best sound Position (MBP) You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low When you drive without passengers, you can frequency signal and high frequency signal enjoy the most comfortable sound with a sharper curve than conventional bass environment with “My Best sound Position.”...
If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, Main unit consult your nearest Sony dealer. Fuse (10 A) Back of the front panel Notes • For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning...
Replacing the lithium battery Removing the unit When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium Remove the front cover battery. Use of any other battery may present a 1 Detach the front panel (page 9).
Specifications CD player section Power amplifier section Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB Outputs Speaker outputs Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz (sure seal connectors) Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) Tuner section General Tuning range...
No power is being supplied to the unit. Troubleshooting •Check the connection. If everything is in order, check the fuse. The following checklist will help you remedy •The car does not have an ACC position. problems you may encounter with your unit. t Press (SOURCE) (or insert a disc) to Before going through the checklist below, turn on the unit.
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Radio reception Preset tuning is not possible. The SEEK starts after a few seconds of •Store the correct frequency in the memory. listening. •The broadcast signal is too weak. The station is non-TP or has weak signal. t Press (TA) repeatedly until “TA-OFF” The stations cannot be received.
CD or MD appears in the display. 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 dealer.
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About ID3 tag version 2 Although not a malfunction, the following 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.
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鳴謝惠顧! 感謝惠購本 Sony CD 播放機。使用以下附 件,您更能涉趣於本機的多項功能: •播放 MP3 檔案。 •能播放可增加話號的 CD-R/CD-RW 光碟(第 7 頁)。 •視錄製方法而定,能播放以 Multi Session 錄 製的光碟(CD-Extra 和 Mixed CD 等)(第 7 頁)。 •選購的 CD/MD 裝置(換碟機和播放機均在內)* 。 •ID3 標記* 版本 1 資訊(在播放 MP3 檔案時 顯示)。 •CD TEXT 資訊(當 CD TEXT* 唱碟在播放時顯...
觀看唱碟記憶內容 標記 CD 唱碟記憶內容作為顯示項之一,其顯示總是 優先於唱碟中原有的 CD TEXT 資訊。 — 唱碟記憶功能(用於帶用戶檔案功能的 CD 裝置) 要 按 您能用自定義名稱標記每張唱碟(唱碟記憶功 觀看 在播放 CD 或 CD TEXT 唱 能)。您能給每張唱碟輸入至多 8 個字符。您若 碟時按 (DSPL) 給 CD 標記,則可通過名稱尋找唱碟(第 15 頁)。 消除唱碟記憶 開始播放要在 CD 裝置中用 CUSTOM FILE 功 能進行標記的唱碟。 反覆按...
通過名稱尋找唱碟 收音機 — 列表功能(用於帶用戶檔案功能的 CD 裝置或 MD 裝置) 本機在每一波段(FM1,FM2,FM3,MW 和 您能對經過自定義命名的唱碟* 或 CD TEXT LW)上最多可存儲 6 個電台。 唱碟* 使用此功能。 通過其自定義名稱尋找唱碟:您須為這張 CD(第 14 警告 頁)或 MD 唱碟指定名稱。 當在駕車過程中要調諧電台時,須使用最佳 通過 CD TEXT 資訊尋找唱碟:您須在具有 CD TEXT 調諧記憶功能,以免發生事故。 功能的 CD 裝置上播放 CD TEXT 唱碟。 按下...
僅當連接有相應的選購裝置時。 如汽車的點火匙開關沒有(ACC)位,您須在汽車熄 火後按住 (OFF) 2 秒以關閉時鐘顯示。 其它功能 通過轉動控制器 您也可以用旋轉式控制器(選購)控制本機 (和選購的 CD/MD 裝置)。 使用旋轉式控制器 SEEK/AMS 控制器 首先,根據您設想的旋轉式控制器安裝方式 貼上合適的標籤。 您可通過按按鍵和/或轉動控制器操作旋轉 式控制器。 轉動,然後鬆開,即可: – 跳過樂曲。 若要連續跳過樂曲,可轉動一次控制器, 然後在 1 秒鐘內再轉動控制器並握住不放。 – 自動調諧電台。 轉動,握住,然後鬆開,即可: D S P L S E L – 快進/後退一首樂曲。 M O D E M O D E –...