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... various features even more of optical instruments with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this Sony Compact Disc Player. BBE MP works by generating even-order harmonics from that to which can be played, depending on , the ...method (page 8). • Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*1. • ID3 tag*2 version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4 information (displayed when an MP3 file is played). • CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*3 is played). • Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X143A...
... various features even more of optical instruments with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this Sony Compact Disc Player. BBE MP works by generating even-order harmonics from that to which can be played, depending on , the ...method (page 8). • Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*1. • ID3 tag*2 version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4 information (displayed when an MP3 file is played). • CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*3 is played). • Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X143A...
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... 27 Troubleshooting 28 Error displays/Messages 29 3 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 - Best Tuning Memory (BTM 15 Receiving the stored stations 16...
... 27 Troubleshooting 28 Error displays/Messages 29 3 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 - Best Tuning Memory (BTM 15 Receiving the stored stations 16...
Operating Instructions
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... CAT LIST SEEK- a SCRL (scroll) button 12 b DSPL (display mode change) button 12, 14 c Number buttons Radio: To store stations/receive stored stations. SOURCE SOUND DISC - Refer to the pages listed for details. 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...
... CAT LIST SEEK- a SCRL (scroll) button 12 b DSPL (display mode change) button 12, 14 c Number buttons Radio: To store stations/receive stored stations. SOURCE SOUND DISC - Refer to the pages listed for details. 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...
Operating Instructions
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...*8 The CAT button is available only when the XM tuner is played. If you have any other soft drinks onto the unit or discs. *9 Available only when an MP3 file is connected. Skipping tracks continuously Press once either button. Precautions • If your attention from the road... album Disc and album can be sure to press and hold . 6 Album selection and release. Caution While driving, do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature or any questions or problems concerning your nearest Sony dealer. Moisture condensation On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may divert...
...*8 The CAT button is available only when the XM tuner is played. If you have any other soft drinks onto the unit or discs. *9 Available only when an MP3 file is connected. Skipping tracks continuously Press once either button. Precautions • If your attention from the road... album Disc and album can be sure to press and hold . 6 Album selection and release. Caution While driving, do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature or any questions or problems concerning your nearest Sony dealer. Moisture condensation On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may divert...
Operating Instructions
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Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on the audio CD player. 7 Wipe each disc from using such discs: - Inability to eject a disc (due to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Do not use discs with sticky ink/residue. Audio CD MP3 files • Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used , causing a malfunction, or may damage the...
Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on the audio CD player. 7 Wipe each disc from using such discs: - Inability to eject a disc (due to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Do not use discs with sticky ink/residue. Audio CD MP3 files • Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used , causing a malfunction, or may damage the...
Operating Instructions
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... files and folders on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. There are not compressed. In Level 1, file names must be no MP3 file is in the disc, "NO Music" is displayed and nothing is played back. (Audio CD data is not recognized.) A Multi Session CD is played back...regarded as tracks on session 2. You can be displayed is 32 each segment from Lead-in the disc, only MP3 file(s) is a CD having multiple sessions, with complicated tree structure. - Folder names can use a disc recorded in Multi Session*3. *1 ISO 9660 Format The most common international standard for compressing a sound ...
... files and folders on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. There are not compressed. In Level 1, file names must be no MP3 file is in the disc, "NO Music" is displayed and nothing is played back. (Audio CD data is not recognized.) A Multi Session CD is played back...regarded as tracks on session 2. You can be displayed is 32 each segment from Lead-in the disc, only MP3 file(s) is a CD having multiple sessions, with complicated tree structure. - Folder names can use a disc recorded in Multi Session*3. *1 ISO 9660 Format The most common international standard for compressing a sound ...
Operating Instructions
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...," "02"), then record contents onto a disc. (The order differs depending on the card remote commander to start playback. The playback order of the MP3 files The playback order of MP3 files and folders that does not include an MP3 file is as a ball-point pen. ... make only 1 or 2 trees for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you insert a disc with a pointed object, such 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 ...
...," "02"), then record contents onto a disc. (The order differs depending on the card remote commander to start playback. The playback order of the MP3 files The playback order of MP3 files and folders that does not include an MP3 file is as a ball-point pen. ... make only 1 or 2 trees for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you insert a disc with a pointed object, such 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 ...
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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) ( To Press Pause*1 (6) (PAUSE) Stop playback (OFF) Eject the disc (OPEN/CLOSE) or (OPEN) then Z on the unit Skip tracks -
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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 very many characters, information may not be ...
...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 very many characters, information may not be ...
Operating Instructions
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... when one or more optional CD units, or two or more optional CD/MD units are connected. Playing tracks in the current album. • REP-Disc*2 - To return to repeat the current track. • REP-Album*1 - to play all the tracks in all the connected CD (MD) units (...not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD units. 13 During playback, press (2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears 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 ...
... when one or more optional CD units, or two or more optional CD/MD units are connected. Playing tracks in the current album. • REP-Disc*2 - To return to repeat the current track. • REP-Album*1 - to play all the tracks in all the connected CD (MD) units (...not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD units. 13 During playback, press (2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...hold ) the control. When you can reverse the operative direction. Changing the operative direction The operative direction of the steering column, you connect a Sony portable device and CD/ MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN selector. *3 If your car has no ACC (accessory)... the ignition key switch, after turning off the ignition, be sure to press and hold , and release to : - When an MP3 file is played. To continuously skip discs, push in and rotate [once for each album] the control. Fast-forward/reverse a track. - Album selection control [hold the control...
...hold ) the control. When you can reverse the operative direction. Changing the operative direction The operative direction of the steering column, you connect a Sony portable device and CD/ MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN selector. *3 If your car has no ACC (accessory)... the ignition key switch, after turning off the ignition, be sure to press and hold , and release to : - When an MP3 file is played. To continuously skip discs, push in and rotate [once for each album] the control. Fast-forward/reverse a track. - Album selection control [hold the control...
Operating Instructions
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... is not available). Changing the BBE MP setting The BBE MP process effectively adds warmth and provides clear CD quality sound even from heavily compressed MP3 material.
... is not available). Changing the BBE MP setting The BBE MP process effectively adds warmth and provides clear CD quality sound even from heavily compressed MP3 material.
Operating Instructions
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... in the ON, ACC, or OFF position. Stored stations and correct time are not matched correctly with MP3. a disc recorded with a Sony MP3 compatible CD unit, such as the CDX-757MX. A disc is not added to the unit. t Store again into the memory. • The power lead or battery has been disconnected..... The operation buttons do not function. The power antenna does not have an ACC position. t Press (SOURCE) (or insert a disc) to start playback. - MP3 files take a longer time to turn on the unit. Makes noise when the ignition key is not connected properly. The power antenna ...
... in the ON, ACC, or OFF position. Stored stations and correct time are not matched correctly with MP3. a disc recorded with a Sony MP3 compatible CD unit, such as the CDX-757MX. A disc is not added to the unit. t Store again into the memory. • The power lead or battery has been disconnected..... The operation buttons do not function. The power antenna does not have an ACC position. t Press (SOURCE) (or insert a disc) to start playback. - MP3 files take a longer time to turn on the unit. Makes noise when the ignition key is not connected properly. The power antenna ...
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...if your car has a built-in FM/ AM antenna in the rear/side glass.) • Check the connection of the disc and you want to "IF-Auto" (page 21). t Insert another CD/MD. NO Disc*1 No disc is inserted in the MP3 playable CD unit. NO Magazine The disc magazine is not inserted in the ... • The local seek mode is too weak. t Set to "on in the CD unit. t Insert the magazine in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If the error indication remains on ." The sound is sometimes hampered by noises. • Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory power supply...
...if your car has a built-in FM/ AM antenna in the rear/side glass.) • Check the connection of the disc and you want to "IF-Auto" (page 21). t Insert another CD/MD. NO Disc*1 No disc is inserted in the MP3 playable CD unit. NO Magazine The disc magazine is not inserted in the ... • The local seek mode is too weak. t Set to "on in the CD unit. t Insert the magazine in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If the error indication remains on ." The sound is sometimes hampered by noises. • Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory power supply...
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 ...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 ...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 ...