Sony CDX-R6550 Operating Instructions Manual page 2

Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the
following functions.
• CD playback
You can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 files also
containing Multi Session (page 14)) and
ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus
format (page 15)).
Type of discs
CD-DA
MP3
ATRAC CD
• Radio reception
– You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, MW and LW).
– BTM (Best Tuning Memory) function: the
unit selects strong signal stations and stores
them.
• RDS services
You can use FM station with Radio Data
System (RDS).
• Sound adjustment
– EQ3: You can select an equalizer curve for 7
music types.
– DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):
creates a more ambient sound field, using
virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the
sound of speakers, even if they are installed
low in the door.
– BBE MP: improves digitally compressed
sound such as MP3. For details, see the
following explanation.
• Optional unit operation
You can also control optional CD/MD
changers, in addition to playing with this unit.
* A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes
information such as disc, artist and track name.
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Label on the disc
Warning if your car's ignition has no
ACC position
After turning the ignition off, 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.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
The BBE MP process
improves digitally
R
compressed sound, such as
MP3, by restoring and enhancing the higher
harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP
works by generating even-order harmonics from
the source material, effectively recovering
warmth, detail and nuance.
SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.