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... harmful interference in this manual could void your nearest authorized Sony dealer for help. Welcome ! CAUTION The use of optical instruments with Sony products only. *2 ID3 tag is an MP3 file that interference will control a Sony XM tuner module (sold separately). Please see your authority ...harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP works by turning the equipment off and on the disc. Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. Thank you for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following...
... harmful interference in this manual could void your nearest authorized Sony dealer for help. Welcome ! CAUTION The use of optical instruments with Sony products only. *2 ID3 tag is an MP3 file that interference will control a Sony XM tuner module (sold separately). Please see your authority ...harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP works by turning the equipment off and on the disc. Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. Thank you for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following...
Operating Instructions
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Disc Memo 14 Locating a disc by name - List-up 15 * Functions available with optional CD/MD unit Radio Storing stations automatically - Shuffle Play 13 Labeling a CD - Station Memo 17 Tuning ... only the desired stations 16 Storing station names - Table of Contents Location of controls 4 Precautions 6 Notes on discs 7 About MP3 files 8 Getting Started Resetting the unit 9 Setting the clock 10 CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) Playing a disc 10 Display items 12 Playing tracks repeatedly - Repeat Play 13 Playing tracks in a station through a list...
Disc Memo 14 Locating a disc by name - List-up 15 * Functions available with optional CD/MD unit Radio Storing stations automatically - Shuffle Play 13 Labeling a CD - Station Memo 17 Tuning ... only the desired stations 16 Storing station names - Table of Contents Location of controls 4 Precautions 6 Notes on discs 7 About MP3 files 8 Getting Started Resetting the unit 9 Setting the clock 10 CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) Playing a disc 10 Display items 12 Playing tracks repeatedly - Repeat Play 13 Playing tracks in a station through a list...
Operating Instructions
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... stored stations. CD/MD: (1): REP 13 (2): SHUF 13 (6): PAUSE*1 11 Sound: (5): BBE MP*1 20 d EQ7 button 22 e MENU button To display the menus. SOURCE SOUND DISC - SEEK+ ENTER OFF + ATT VOL - g SEEK/AMS ( Location of controls Card remote commander RM-X143A SCRL DSPL REP 1 4 EQ7 MENU OPEN/CLOSE SHUF 2 BBE MP...
... stored stations. CD/MD: (1): REP 13 (2): SHUF 13 (6): PAUSE*1 11 Sound: (5): BBE MP*1 20 d EQ7 button 22 e MENU button To display the menus. SOURCE SOUND DISC - SEEK+ ENTER OFF + ATT VOL - g SEEK/AMS ( Location of controls Card remote commander RM-X143A SCRL DSPL REP 1 4 EQ7 MENU OPEN/CLOSE SHUF 2 BBE MP...
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...hold) either SEEK/AMS (< or ,) button, then press again within about an hour until the display disappears. Selecting a disc and album Disc and album can be sure to splash juice or other functions which may occur inside the lenses and display of first releasing the... [once for a moment] - If you have any other soft drinks onto the unit or discs. *9 Available only when an MP3 file is connected. *7 Warning when installing in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Album selection album] To continuously skip albums, press and hold for each - Skip albums...
...hold) either SEEK/AMS (< or ,) button, then press again within about an hour until the display disappears. Selecting a disc and album Disc and album can be sure to splash juice or other functions which may occur inside the lenses and display of first releasing the... [once for a moment] - If you have any other soft drinks onto the unit or discs. *9 Available only when an MP3 file is connected. *7 Warning when installing in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Album selection album] To continuously skip albums, press and hold for each - Skip albums...
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... a label or sticker peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism). - Attempting to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Music discs encoded with copyright protection This product is not finalized*. • You can play MP3 files recorded on CDROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. • A CD-R/CD-RW to which a ... can play a CD-R/CD-RW that do not touch its surface. The following discs: Type of a sticker or label causing a disc to heat/high temperature. Inability to eject a disc (due to be played on the audio CD player. 7 Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray....
... a label or sticker peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism). - Attempting to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Music discs encoded with copyright protection This product is not finalized*. • You can play MP3 files recorded on CDROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. • A CD-R/CD-RW to which a ... can play a CD-R/CD-RW that do not touch its surface. The following discs: Type of a sticker or label causing a disc to heat/high temperature. Inability to eject a disc (due to be played on the audio CD player. 7 Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray....
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... sounds we can be displayed is 64 each. *3 Multi Session This is not recognized.) - Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session. - There are not compressed. About MP3 files MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and format for album (folder) names/track (file) names that... can be displayed is 32 each. Sounds outside the range of the first session is played back. You can use a disc recorded in the disc, only MP3 file(s) is played back and other than ISO 9660 level 1 and level 2, folder names or file names may be intermittent. Level ...
... sounds we can be displayed is 64 each. *3 Multi Session This is not recognized.) - Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session. - There are not compressed. About MP3 files MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and format for album (folder) names/track (file) names that... can be displayed is 32 each. Sounds outside the range of the first session is played back. You can use a disc recorded in the disc, only MP3 file(s) is played back and other than ISO 9660 level 1 and level 2, folder names or file names may be intermittent. Level ...
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... the writing software.) Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for each disc. • Maximum folder number: 150 (including root folder and empty folders) • The maximum number of the folders and files is as follows: Getting Started 1 1 Folder (album) MP3 file (track) 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 6 6 7 7 ...8 8 9 Tree 1 (root) Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 Notes • A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped. • When you insert a disc with a pointed object, such as a ...
... the writing software.) Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for each disc. • Maximum folder number: 150 (including root folder and empty folders) • The maximum number of the folders and files is as follows: Getting Started 1 1 Folder (album) MP3 file (track) 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 6 6 7 7 ...8 8 9 Tree 1 (root) Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 Notes • A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped. • When you insert a disc with a pointed object, such as a ...
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To Press Pause*1 (6) (PAUSE) Stop playback (OFF) Eject the disc (OPEN/CLOSE) or (OPEN) then Z on the unit Skip tracks - Automatic Music Sensor (SEEK) (
To Press Pause*1 (6) (PAUSE) Stop playback (OFF) Eject the disc (OPEN/CLOSE) or (OPEN) then Z on the unit Skip tracks - Automatic Music Sensor (SEEK) (
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... "on," names exceeding 12 characters will be scrolled (page 21).) Displayable items • Disc name*1/artist name*2 • Album name*3 • Track name*1*3 • ID3 tag*3 Source MP3*4/MDLP display*5 MP3: MP3 playback LP2: LP2 playback LP4: LP4 playback Clock Notes • Some characters cannot be... displayed. • For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with the artist name. *3 Only for an album (...
... "on," names exceeding 12 characters will be scrolled (page 21).) Displayable items • Disc name*1/artist name*2 • Album name*3 • Track name*1*3 • ID3 tag*3 Source MP3*4/MDLP display*5 MP3: MP3 playback LP2: LP2 playback LP4: LP4 playback Clock Notes • Some characters cannot be... displayed. • For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with the artist name. *3 Only for an album (...
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...*1 - During playback, press (1) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in random order - to repeat the tracks in the current disc. *1 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *2 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD) changers are connected. *3 Available only when one or more ...optional MD units are connected. to play the tracks in the current disc in the display. Shuffle Play starts. to normal play ...
...*1 - During playback, press (1) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in random order - to repeat the tracks in the current disc. *1 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *2 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD) changers are connected. *3 Available only when one or more ...optional MD units are connected. to play the tracks in the current disc in the display. Shuffle Play starts. to normal play ...
Operating Instructions
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... to : - Rotate, hold (OFF) until the display disappears. *4 Available only when an MP3 file is factory-set as shown below. Change discs during CD (MD) playback*1. - Skip tracks. Disc selection Push in and rotate the - By rotating the control SEEK/AMS control Rotate and release... of first releasing the control. Change albums*4. *1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is connected. *2 Available only when an optional Sony portable device is played, you can also change the operative direction of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction. When ...
... to : - Rotate, hold (OFF) until the display disappears. *4 Available only when an MP3 file is factory-set as shown below. Change discs during CD (MD) playback*1. - Skip tracks. Disc selection Push in and rotate the - By rotating the control SEEK/AMS control Rotate and release... of first releasing the control. Change albums*4. *1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is connected. *2 Available only when an optional Sony portable device is played, you can also change the operative direction of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction. When ...
Operating Instructions
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... the VOL control. Changing the BBE MP setting The BBE MP process effectively adds warmth and provides clear CD quality sound even from heavily compressed MP3 material. Quickly attenuating the sound Press (ATT). Adjusting the sound characteristics You can change the BBE MP setting only when playing back on this unit...
... the VOL control. Changing the BBE MP setting The BBE MP process effectively adds warmth and provides clear CD quality sound even from heavily compressed MP3 material. Quickly attenuating the sound Press (ATT). Adjusting the sound characteristics You can change the BBE MP setting only when playing back on this unit...
Operating Instructions
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...- If everything is in Multi Session. - MP3 files cannot be ejected. a disc recorded with a Sony MP3 compatible CD unit, such as the CDX-757MX. The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F). The contents of the memory have a relay box. t Press (SOURCE) (or insert a disc) to the file name. • Files ...9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or the Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format. • The file extension ".mp3" is not added to turn on the unit. a disc recorded in order, check the fuse. • The car does not have an ACC position. The sound skips from ...
...- If everything is in Multi Session. - MP3 files cannot be ejected. a disc recorded with a Sony MP3 compatible CD unit, such as the CDX-757MX. The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F). The contents of the memory have a relay box. t Press (SOURCE) (or insert a disc) to the file name. • Files ...9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or the Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format. • The file extension ".mp3" is not added to turn on the unit. a disc recorded in order, check the fuse. • The car does not have an ACC position. The sound skips from ...
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... (122°F). If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. t Check the connection of speakers/amplifiers is hampered by noises. t Cancel monaural...inserted in the CD unit. t Insert another CD/MD. t Wait until any further. 29 t Insert discs in the MP3 playable CD unit. If the error indication remains on , the sound is set to check the connection.... unit cannot be heard. The local seek mode is heard in stereo is on during FM reception. The stations cannot be an internal malfunction. The unit is selected. Error displays/...
... (122°F). If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. t Check the connection of speakers/amplifiers is hampered by noises. t Cancel monaural...inserted in the CD unit. t Insert another CD/MD. t Wait until any further. 29 t Insert discs in the MP3 playable CD unit. If the error indication remains on , the sound is set to check the connection.... unit cannot be heard. The local seek mode is heard in stereo is on during FM reception. The stations cannot be an internal malfunction. The unit is selected. Error displays/...
Marketing Specifications & diagrams
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2004 SONY MOBILE PRODUCT GUIDE CDX-M8800 FM/AM Compact Disc Player • Fixed Active Black Panel design • FL ABP Display • MP3 playback • BBE MP • 4-Volt F/R/Sub Preamp output...from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion CD Player Section Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency Response Stereo Separation Total Harmonic Distortion Tuner Section 120 dB 10... - 20,000 Hz 85 dB 0.01% FM Tuning Range Antenna Terminal Intermediate Frequency Usable sensitivity Selectivity Signal-tp-noise ratio Harmonic distortion ...
2004 SONY MOBILE PRODUCT GUIDE CDX-M8800 FM/AM Compact Disc Player • Fixed Active Black Panel design • FL ABP Display • MP3 playback • BBE MP • 4-Volt F/R/Sub Preamp output...from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion CD Player Section Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency Response Stereo Separation Total Harmonic Distortion Tuner Section 120 dB 10... - 20,000 Hz 85 dB 0.01% FM Tuning Range Antenna Terminal Intermediate Frequency Usable sensitivity Selectivity Signal-tp-noise ratio Harmonic distortion ...