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• Optional controller accessories Wireless rotary commander RM-X6S Wired rotary commander RM-X4S *1 This unit works with Sony products only. *2 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.
SEEK (</,) buttons To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track/ *1 When an optional MD unit is connected. *2 Available only when an optional Sony portable tune in stations automatically, find a station device is connected to BUS AUDIO IN of the unit.
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Main display side Operation side CDX-M800 k MENU button The buttons on the unit share the same m LIST button functions as those on the card remote commander. o TA button p CLOSE (front panel close) button a OPEN button 8, 9...
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in 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 Notes on discs commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially • To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface. available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended Handle the disc by its edge.
Setting the clock Getting Started The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 Resetting the unit Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until “Clock Adjust” Before operating the unit for the first time, or appears.
Notes • While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if CD Player < or , is pressed, playback skips to the last/first track of the disc. CD/MD Unit (optional) • When the last track on the disc is over, playback restarts from the first track of the disc.
Notes Display items • Some characters cannot be displayed. Characters and signs which cannot be displayed appear as “ x.” • For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very When the disc/album/track changes, any many characters, information may not scroll. •...
Playing tracks repeatedly Playing tracks in random order — Repeat Play You can select: — Shuffle Play • REP-Track — to repeat the current track. You can select: • REP-Album* — to repeat the tracks in the • SHUF-Album* — to play the albums in the current album.
Tips Labelling a CD • Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a name. • There is another way to start labelling a CD: Press — Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 CUSTOM FILE function) and 3.
Locating a disc by name Radio — List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT/ CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit) The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW). You can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names* or for CD TEXT Caution...
Receiving the stored stations Storing only the desired stations Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. You can manually preset the desired stations on Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the any chosen number button. band. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select Press the number button ((1) to (6)) the radio.
Tuning in a station through a list — List-up Overview of RDS During radio reception, press (LIST) momentarily. FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) The frequency or the name assigned to the service send inaudible digital information along current station appears in the display. with the regular radio programme signal.
For stations without alternative Automatic retuning for best frequencies reception results Press (SEEK) (<) or (SEEK) (,) while the station name is flashing — AF function (within 8 seconds). The unit starts searching for another The alternative frequencies (AF) function allows frequency with the same PI (Programme the radio to always tune into the area’s strongest Identification) data (“PI Seek”...
Receiving traffic Presetting RDS stations with announcements AF and TA setting — TA/TP When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores each station’s AF/TA setting (on/off) as well as By activating the Traffic Announcement (TA) its frequency. You can select a different setting and Traffic Programme (TP), you can (for AF, TA, or both) for individual preset automatically tune in an FM station broadcasting...
Press (DSPL/PTY) during FM reception Tuning in stations by until “PTY” appears. programme type — PTY You can tune in a station by selecting the type of The current programme type name appears if programme you would like to listen to. the station is transmitting the PTY data.
Setting the clock Other Functions automatically You can also control the unit (and optional CD/ — CT MD units) with a rotary commander (optional). The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically. Using the rotary commander During radio reception, press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until “CT off”...
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– Change albums. *1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is connected. *2 Available only when an optional Sony portable device is connected to BUS AUDIO IN of the unit. You cannot connect any optional CD/MD units at the same time.
Adjusting the sound Changing the sound and characteristics display settings — Menu You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader, and subwoofer volume. The following items can be set: Press (SOUND) repeatedly to select Set up the desired item. • Clock Adjust (page 8) Each time you press (SOUND), the item •...
*1 When Clock mode is set to on: – The time is always displayed in the main display Setting the equalizer (EQ7) window when normal play mode is selected from “Selecting the display mode and display image” (page 24) and “A.IMG-off” is selected (page 21). You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music –...
Adjusting the equalizer curve Setting the Dynamic Press (MENU). Soundstage Organizer (DSO) Press M or m repeatedly until “EQ7 Tune” appears, then press (ENTER). If your speakers are installed into the lower part Press < or , to select the desired of the doors, the sound will come from below equalizer curve, then press (ENTER).
Selecting the Auto Image mode Selecting the display mode Auto Image mode automatically steps (every 10 seconds) through the display images of one or all and display image display modes as follows: • A.IMG-All — to shuffle repeatedly the display images in all display modes.
Sony portable devices. Press (SOURCE). Note Press (MENU). If you connect an optional Sony CD/MD unit, you cannot connect any portable devices and “AUX” will Press M or m repeatedly to select not appear in the display as a source. “Security.”...
OK: returns to the clock display. malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest NG: “Code Error” message appears. Sony dealer. Input the correct code using the cursor buttons. Cancelling the security code Repeat step 1 to 4 in “Setting the security code”...
Replacing the lithium battery Removing the unit Under normal conditions, batteries will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) Remove the protection collar. When the battery becomes weak, the range of the 1 Engage the release keys together card remote commander becomes shorter.
MG-MS System-up Player MGS-X1 DVD Changer DVX-100S Source selector XA-C30 AUX-IN Selector XA-300 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 change without notice.
CD/MD playback Troubleshooting A disc cannot be loaded. • Another CD is already loaded. The following checklist will help you remedy • The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or problems you may encounter with your unit. in the wrong way. Before going through the checklist below, check Playback does not begin.
Offset There may be an internal malfunction. t Check the connection. If the error indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Push Reset The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem. t Press the RESET button on the unit.
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If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Messages Local Seek +/– The Local Seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 14). NO AF There is no alternative frequency for the current station.
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鳴謝惠顧! 感謝您惠購 Sony 光碟播放機。 使用以 下附件,您更能涉趣於本機的多項功能 : 選購的 CD/MD 裝置 (換碟機和播放機均在 內) 。 CD TEXT 資訊(在播放 CD TEXT 光碟 時顯 示) 。 提供的操作附件 卡片式遙控器 RM-X111 選購的操作附件 無線遙控器 RM-X6S 有線旋轉式控制器 RM-X4S 此裝置僅與 Sony 產品一起使用。 CD TEXT 光碟是一種音頻 CD,它包含了諸如光碟名...