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... tag is an MP3 file that contains information about album name, artist name, track name, etc. *3 A CD TEXT disc is played). • Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X143A • Optional controller accessories Wireless rotary commander RM-X6S Wired rotary commander RM-X4S *1 This unit works with this Sony Compact Disc Player. This information is no...
... tag is an MP3 file that contains information about album name, artist name, track name, etc. *3 A CD TEXT disc is played). • Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X143A • Optional controller accessories Wireless rotary commander RM-X6S Wired rotary commander RM-X4S *1 This unit works with this Sony Compact Disc Player. This information is no...
Operating Instructions
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Disc Memo 14 Locating a disc by name - Shuffle Play 13 Labeling a CD - Station Memo 17 Tuning in random order - List-up 18 Other Functions Using the rotary commander 18 Adjusting the sound characteristics 20... 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 - Repeat Play 13 Playing tracks in a station through a list ...
Disc Memo 14 Locating a disc by name - Shuffle Play 13 Labeling a CD - Station Memo 17 Tuning in random order - List-up 18 Other Functions Using the rotary commander 18 Adjusting the sound characteristics 20... 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 - Repeat Play 13 Playing tracks in a station through a list ...
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... 12, 14 c Number buttons Radio: To store stations/receive 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 - Location of controls Card remote commander RM-X143A SCRL DSPL REP 1 4... EQ7 MENU OPEN/CLOSE SHUF 2 BBE MP 5 MODE DISC + 3 PAUSE 6 DSO CAT LIST SEEK- SEEK+ ENTER OFF + ATT VOL - g SEEK/AMS (...
... 12, 14 c Number buttons Radio: To store stations/receive 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 - Location of controls Card remote commander RM-X143A SCRL DSPL REP 1 4... EQ7 MENU OPEN/CLOSE SHUF 2 BBE MP 5 MODE DISC + 3 PAUSE 6 DSO CAT LIST SEEK- SEEK+ ENTER OFF + ATT VOL - g SEEK/AMS (...
Operating Instructions
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... or sticker peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism). - Do not use such discs. • You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that do not conform to heat/high temperature. Audio CD MP3 files • Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used , causing a malfunction, or may result from...or no playback) due to heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to do not touch its recording or the condition of discs Label on the audio CD player. 7 Inability to eject a disc (due to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on this product. Please...
... or sticker peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism). - Do not use such discs. • You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that do not conform to heat/high temperature. Audio CD MP3 files • Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used , causing a malfunction, or may result from...or no playback) due to heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to do not touch its recording or the condition of discs Label on the audio CD player. 7 Inability to eject a disc (due to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on this product. Please...
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...• When naming, be in the ISO 9660*1 level 1 or level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format*2. a disc recorded in the disc, only MP3 file(s) is played back and other data is skipped. (Audio CD data is not recognized.) - In Level 1, file names must be sure to add the file extension... can be in the 8.3 format (no more than 8 characters in the name, no MP3 file is in the disc, "NO Music" is displayed and nothing is played back. (Audio CD data is not recognized.) For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format, make sure of the contents of the writing software, etc. *2...
...• When naming, be in the ISO 9660*1 level 1 or level 2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format*2. a disc recorded in the disc, only MP3 file(s) is played back and other data is skipped. (Audio CD data is not recognized.) - In Level 1, file names must be sure to add the file extension... can be in the 8.3 format (no more than 8 characters in the name, no MP3 file is in the disc, "NO Music" is displayed and nothing is played back. (Audio CD data is not recognized.) For Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format, make sure of the contents of the writing software, etc. *2...
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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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... 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 accurately. - The maximum number of a CD TEXT disc. during fast-forward/reverse. When pressing (DSPL), "NO ID3 Tag... 2.2 and 2.3) or 126 characters (2.4). • In the following cases, elapsed playing time may not be displayed. • For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very many characters, information may not scroll. • This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of ...
... 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 accurately. - The maximum number of a CD TEXT disc. during fast-forward/reverse. When pressing (DSPL), "NO ID3 Tag... 2.2 and 2.3) or 126 characters (2.4). • In the following cases, elapsed playing time may not be displayed. • For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very many characters, information may not scroll. • This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of ...
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to normal play mode, select "REP-off." 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... album. • REP-Disc*2 - Note "SHUF-All" will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD units. 13 Playing tracks in the display. Shuffle Play You can select: • REP-Track - To return to repeat the tracks in random order. *1 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *2 ...
to normal play mode, select "REP-off." 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... album. • REP-Disc*2 - Note "SHUF-All" will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD units. 13 Playing tracks in the display. Shuffle Play You can select: • REP-Track - To return to repeat the tracks in random order. *1 Available only when an MP3 file is played. *2 ...
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... skip albums, push in and rotate once and rotate again within about 1 second (and hold (OFF) until the display disappears. *4 Available only when an MP3 file is played, you need to : - By rotating the control SEEK/AMS control Rotate and release to : - Change albums*4. *1 Only if the corresponding...-set as shown below. Skip tracks. Tune in and rotate the - Disc selection Push in and rotate the control to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you connect a Sony portable device and CD/ MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN selector. ...
... skip albums, push in and rotate once and rotate again within about 1 second (and hold (OFF) until the display disappears. *4 Available only when an MP3 file is played, you need to : - By rotating the control SEEK/AMS control Rotate and release to : - Change albums*4. *1 Only if the corresponding...-set as shown below. Skip tracks. Tune in and rotate the - Disc selection Push in and rotate the control to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you connect a Sony portable device and CD/ MD unit(s) at the same time, use the AUX IN selector. ...
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... Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item. Changing the BBE MP setting The BBE MP process effectively adds warmth and provides clear CD quality sound even from heavily compressed MP3 material. Note The BBE MP function is available only when playing back on the optional unit, BBE MP is connected to select...
... Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item. Changing the BBE MP setting The BBE MP process effectively adds warmth and provides clear CD quality sound even from heavily compressed MP3 material. Note The BBE MP function is available only when playing back on the optional unit, BBE MP is connected to select...
Operating Instructions
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... expansion format. • The file extension ".mp3" is in a sturdy part of the car. The power antenna does not extend. a disc to which is connected and you may not play back MP3 files with a Sony MP3 compatible CD unit, such as the CDX-757MX. If everything is not added to the... center position for audio use. • Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may encounter with MP3. CD will help you remedy problems...
... expansion format. • The file extension ".mp3" is in a sturdy part of the car. The power antenna does not extend. a disc to which is connected and you may not play back MP3 files with a Sony MP3 compatible CD unit, such as the CDX-757MX. If everything is not added to the... center position for audio use. • Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may encounter with MP3. CD will help you remedy problems...
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... the XM tuner is set to "on during FM reception. t Insert discs in the CD unit. t Insert a music CD in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your car has a built-in FM/ AM antenna in the MP3 playable CD unit. The local seek mode is inserted in...
... the XM tuner is set to "on during FM reception. t Insert discs in the CD unit. t Insert a music CD in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your car has a built-in FM/ AM antenna in the MP3 playable CD unit. The local seek mode is inserted in...
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 with HPF/LPF • CD/MD control, CD Text • XM Ready • DSO, EQ7 • 52W x 4 high power • Aux Lite auxiliary ...average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven 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...
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 with HPF/LPF • CD/MD control, CD Text • XM Ready • DSO, EQ7 • 52W x 4 high power • Aux Lite auxiliary ...average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven 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...