Sony CDX-RA550, Operating Instructions Manual

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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the
following functions.
•
CD playback
You can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also
containing Multi Session (page 14)) and
ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus
format (page 15)).
• Radio reception
– You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, MW and LW).
– BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects
strong signal stations and stores them.
• RDS services
You can use FM station with Radio Data
System (RDS).
• Sound adjustment
– EQ3 stage2 : You can choose any one of 7
preset equalizer curves.
– DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):
creates a more ambient sound field, using
virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the
sound of speakers, even if they are installed
low in the door.
– BBE MP : improves digitally compressed
sound such as MP3.
• Optional unit operation
You can also control optional CD/MD changers
and optional Sony portable devices in addition
to playing with this unit.
*
A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes
information such as disc, artist and track name.
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
MP3
WMA
ATRAC CD
For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
After turning the ignition off, be sure to press
and hold
(OFF)
on the unit until the display
disappears.
Otherwise, the display does not turn off and
this causes battery drain.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable accessory: Remote commander