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2-659-707-11 (1)
FM/MW/LW
Compact Disc Player
GB
Operating Instructions
DE
Bedienungsanleitung
FR
Mode d’emploi
IT
Istruzioni per l’uso
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Gebruiksaanwijzing
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CDX-RA550
© 2006 Sony
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Welcome ! Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact After turning the ignition off, be sure to press Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display following functions. disappears. CD playback Otherwise, the display does not turn off and You can play CD-DA (also containing CD this causes battery drain. TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also containing Multi Session (page 14)) and ATRAC CD
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Table of Contents Getting Started Other functions Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Adjusting the sound characteristics Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 — BAL/FAD/SUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Customizing the equalizer curve Inserting t
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Getting Started Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to Resetting the unit 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. position without detaching the front panel, the Detach the front panel and press the RESET caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. button with a pointed object, such as a ball
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Ejecting the disc Inserting the disc in the unit 1 Press Z. 1 Press Z. The shutter opens automatically. The shutter opens automatically. 2 Insert the disc label side up. x The disc is ejected. The shutter closes automatically and playback starts. Note The shutter will close automatically if no operation is performed for 15 seconds. 5
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Location of controls and basic operations Main unit ATT DSPL DSO SEL EQ3 GP/ALBM REP SHUF BBE MP PAUSE BTM OFF SOURCE MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 AF/TA SENS PTY SCRL CDX-RA550 Refer to the pages listed for details. The Card remote commander corresponding buttons on the card remote RM-X151 commander control the same functions as those on the unit. OFF ATT A Volume (+/–) control 11 To adjust volume. SOURCE SEL MODE B ATT (attenuate) button To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press + again. C DSPL (displ
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H DSO button 2 Q SENS/BTM button 8 To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF). To improve weak reception: LOCAL/MONO The larger the number, the more enhanced (press); start the BTM function (press and the effect. hold). I Z (eject) button 5 R PTY (Programme Type) button 10 To eject the disc/open the shutter. To select PTY in RDS. J M>/.m(+/–) control S SCRL (scroll) button 8 CD: To scroll the display item. To skip tracks (press); skip tracks T Receptor for the card remote continuously (pre
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CD Radio For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see Storing and receiving stations page 12. Caution Display items When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. Storing automatically — BTM 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears. To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, A WMA/MP3 indication FM3, MW or LW. B ATRAC CD/BBE MP indication 2 Press and hold (BTM) until “BTM” C Source flashes. D Track numbe
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Notes Depending on the country/region, not all RDS RDS functions may be available. RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting Overview RDS data. FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. Setting AF and TA/TP 1 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the Display items desired setting appears. Select To AF-ON activate AF and deactivate TA. TA-O
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Staying with one regional Type of programmes programme — REG NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), When the AF function is on: this unit’s factory INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports), setting restricts reception to a specific region, so EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), you will not be switched to another regional CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), station with a stronger frequency. VARIED (Varied), POP M (Popular Music), If you leave this regional programme’s reception ROCK M (Roc
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Tip Other equalizer types are also adjustable. Other functions With the card remote commander Changing the sound settings In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m. Adjusting the sound Adjusting setup items — SET characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer 1 Press and hold (SEL). volume. The setup display appears. 1 Press (SEL) repeatedly until “BAL,” 2 Press (SEL) repeatedly until the “FAD” or “SUB” appears. desired item appears. The item
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DSPL MODE SEL Repeat and shuffle play M.DSPL (Motion Display) To select the Motion Display mode. 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) –“M.DSPL-SA” (z): to show moving patterns (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting and spectrum analyser. appears. – “M.DSPL-ON”: to show moving patterns. – “M.DSPL-OFF”: to deactivate the Motion Select To play Display. 1 REP-DISC* disc repeatedly. 1 DEMO* (Demonstration) SHUF- tracks in the changer in random To set “DEMO-ON” (z) or “DEMO-OFF.” 1 CHGR*
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The following controls on the rotary commander Auxiliary audio equipment require a different operation from the unit. You can connect optional Sony portable devices PRESET/DISC control to the BUS AUDIO IN/AUX IN terminal on the The same as (GP/ALBM) –/+ on the unit (push unit. If the changer or other device is not in and rotate). connected to the terminal, the unit allows you to VOL (volume) control listen to the portable device on your car speakers. The same as the volume control on t
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Before playing, clean the discs Additional Information with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out. Do not use Precautions 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. intended for analogue discs. Power aerial will extend automatically while the unit is operating. Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs Some CD-Rs/CD-RW
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ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to ATRAC CD MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and ATRAC CD is recorded audio CD data which is 1.1), or 63/126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4). compressed to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus format WMA tag is 63 characters. using authorized software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner. The maximum number of: Playback order of MP3/WMA files – folders (groups): 255 Folder MP3/WMA – files (tracks): 999 (album) The cha
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Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, 2 Remove the unit. Fuse (10A) consult your nearest Sony 1Insert both release keys simultaneously dealer. until they click. Cleaning the connectors The unit may not function properly if the connectors Hook
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MW/LW Tuning range: MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz LW: 153 – 279 kHz Aerial terminal: External aerial connector Lead-free solder is used for soldering certain parts. Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz (more than 80 %) Sensitivity: MW: 30 µV, LW: 40 µV Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. Power amplifier section Halogenated flame retardants are not used in Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) cabinets. Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms VO
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The display disappears from/does not appear Radio reception in the display window. The stations cannot be received. The dimmer is set “DIM-ON” (page 11). The sound is hampered by noises. The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF). Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or t Press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the accessory power supply lead (red) to the power display appears. supply lead of a car’s aerial booster (only when your The connectors are dirty (page 16). car
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OFFSET Error displays/Messages There may be an internal malfunction. t Check the connection. If the error indication 1 BLANK* remains on in the display, consult your nearest 2 Tracks have not been recorded on the MD.* Sony dealer. t Play an MD with recorded tracks. READ 1 ERROR* The unit is reading all track and album/group 2 The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.* information on the disc. tClean or insert the disc correctly. t Wait until reading is complete and playback starts A bla
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Bedienung eines gesondert erhältlichen Wichtig! Geräts Bitte nehmen Sie sich etwas Zeit, um Sie können nicht nur die Wiedergabe mit den Geräte-Pass vollständig diesem Gerät, sondern auch gesondert erhältliche CD/MD-Wechsler sowie tragbare auszufüllen. Dieser befindet sich auf Geräte von Sony steuern. der hinteren Umschlagseite dieser Bedienungsanleitung. * Eine CD mit CD TEXT ist eine CD-DA, die Informationen wie den Namen der CD, den Namen des Interpreten und die Namen der Titel enth
