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Welcome ! Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Preparing the card remote Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the commander following functions. • CD playback You can play CD-DA (also containing CD Before using the card remote commander for the first time, remove the insulation film.
Detaching the front panel Attaching the front panel Engage part A of the front panel with part B of You can detach the front panel of this unit to the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into prevent theft. position until it clicks.
Location of controls and basic operations Main unit SOURCE SEEK SEEK MODE ALBUM SHUF PAUSE SCRL DSPL qd qf Card remote commander This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. RM-X151 For details, see the respective pages. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.
I MODE button page 8 The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions To select the radio band (FM/MW/SW). from the unit. Remove the insulation film before J Number buttons use (page 4). qg < (.)/, (>) buttons (1)/(2): ALBUM –/+ (during MP3/WMA To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK) playback)
Radio Storing and receiving stations Display items Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. Storing automatically — BTM Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/artist name, Album number* Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until Album name, Track name, Text “TUNER”...
Other functions Adjusting setup items — SET Changing the sound settings Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. Press the select button repeatedly Adjusting the sound until the desired item appears. characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB Rotate the volume control dial to You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer select the setting (example “ON”...
M.DSPL (Motion Display) Using optional equipment – “M.DSPL-ON” ( ): to show moving patterns. – “M.DSPL-OFF”: to deactivate the Motion Display. Auxiliary audio equipment A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) By connecting an optional portable audio device To scroll long displayed item automatically to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the when the disc/album/track is changed.
• Before playing, clean the discs Additional Information with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc Precautions from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available • If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, cleaners, or antistatic spray allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
* only for 64 kbps malfunction. In such a case, Fuse (10 A) Note consult your nearest Sony Playback of the following WMA files is not supported. dealer. – lossless compression – copyright-protected If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Cleaning the connectors Removing the unit The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In Remove the protection collar. order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 5) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab.
General Specifications Outputs: Audio outputs terminal (front, sub/rear switchable) CD Player section Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Inputs: Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz Antenna (aerial) input terminal Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) Tone controls: Tuner section...
Card remote commander operation is not Troubleshooting possible. • If the Black Out function is activated (no lighting), The following checklist will help you remedy card remote commander operation is not possible problems you may encounter with your unit. (page 9). Before going through the checklist below, check the •...
The character cannot be displayed with the unit. If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the...
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