Sony CDX-F50M Operating Instructions - 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*1), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 files also containing Multi Session (page 14)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 14)). Type of discs Label on the disc CD-DA MP3 ATRAC CD • Radio reception: - You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2). - BTM (Best Tuning Memory) function: the unit selects strong signal stations and stores them. - You can assign a name to each radio station, store it in memory, and display station names on the list. • 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 following explanation. • Optional unit operation You can also control optional CD/MD changers and optional Sony portable devices*2 in addition to playing with this unit. *1 A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes information such as disc, artist and track name. *2 CDX-F50M only. About this manual This manual explains the functions of 2 units, CDX-F5510 and CDX-F50M. 2 The table below shows the differences between the 2 units. It is also described in each section (example, "CDX-F50M"). Card remote commander RM-X151 (supplied) Frequency select switch Auxiliary audio equipment Marine remote commander RM-XM10 (optional) CDX-F5510 z CDX-F50M z z z 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. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. 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.