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Type of discs Label on the disc This label is located on the bottom of the CD-DA chassis. SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ATRAC CD...
Getting Started Detaching the front panel Resetting the unit You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. Before operating the unit for the first time, or Caution alarm after replacing the car battery or changing the If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF connections, you must reset the unit.
Attaching the front panel Engage part A of the front panel with part B of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it clicks. Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.
Location of controls and basic operations Main unit CDX-A250 Card remote commander Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding buttons on the card remote RM-X151 commander control the same functions as those on the unit. A OFF button To power off;...
F Disc slot The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions To insert the disc (label side up), playback from the unit. starts. w; < (.)/, (>) buttons G Z (eject) button To control CD/Radio, the same as –/+ To eject the disc.
Radio Storing and receiving stations Display items Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. Storing automatically — BTM Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears. To change the band, press (MODE) A Source repeatedly.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, Other functions press and hold the select button before the setting is complete. Changing the sound settings After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode. Adjusting the sound characteristics —...
Adjust the volume level A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) To scroll long displayed item automatically Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected when the disc/group/track/album is changed. audio device before playback. – “A.SCRL-ON”: to scroll. 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. –...
• Before playing, clean the discs Additional Information with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc Precautions from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available • If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, cleaners, or antistatic spray allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
SonicStage Simple Burner 1.0 or 1.1. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes Maintenance • When naming an MP3/WMA file, be sure to add the file expansion “.mp3”...
If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, Fuse (10A) consult your nearest Sony Remove the unit. dealer. 1 Insert both release keys simultaneously Cleaning the connectors until they click.
Troubleshooting Tuning range: 531 kHz – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step) 530 kHz – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step) The following checklist will help you remedy AM tuning interval: 9 kHz/10 kHz switchable problems you may encounter with your unit. Aerial terminal: External aerial connector Before going through the checklist below, check the Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz...
“MONO-OFF” (FM), or “LOCAL-OFF” (AM) If these solutions do not help improve the situation, appears. consult your nearest Sony dealer. • The broadcast signal is too weak. If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD t Perform manual tuning.