2Welcome !Thank you for purchasing this Sony CompactDisc Player. You can enjoy your drive with thefollowing functions.• CD playbackYou can play CD-DA (also containing CDTEXT*1), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 files alsocontaining Multi Session (page 35)) andATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plusformat (page 36)).• Radio reception– You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,FM2, FM3, MW and LW).– BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selectsstrong signal stations and stores them.• RDS servicesYou can use FM station with Radio DataSystem (RDS).• Sound adjustment– EQ7: You can select an equalizer curve for 7music types.– DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):creates a more ambient sound field, usingvirtual speaker synthesis, to enhance thesound of speakers, even if they are installedlow in the door.– BBE MP: improves digitally compressedsound such as MP3. For details, see thefollowing explanation.• Image settingYou can set various display images.– Pre-stored images: Wallpaper, SpaceProducer, Movie, etc.– User storing images: A maximum of 100images can be stored from the optionaldevice.• Optional unit operationYou can also control CD/MD changers, Sonyportable devices and the DVD navigationsystem NVX-HC1*2 in addition to this unit.*1 A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includesinformation such as disc, artist and track name.*2 When the NVX-HC1 is connected, someoperations and display items are different. Fordetails, see the operating instructions supplied withthe NVX-HC1.About this manual• Instructions in this manual describe how to use thefunctions by mainly using the card remotecommander.• Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actualdevice.SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of SonyCorporation.ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logosare trademarks of Sony Corporation.Type of discs Label on the discCD-DAMP3ATRAC CDWarning if your car’s ignition has noACC positionAfter turning the ignition off, be sure to pressand hold (OFF) on the unit until the displaydisappears.Otherwise, the display does not turn off andthis causes battery drain.This label is located on the bottom of thechassis.RThe BBE MP processimproves digitallycompressed sound, such asMP3, by restoring and enhancing the higherharmonics lost through compression. BBE MPworks by generating even-order harmonics fromthe source material, effectively recoveringwarmth, detail and nuance.