Sony cdx m 8800 owners manual

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2 Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features even more with:  MP3 file playback.  CD-R/CD-RW which can have a session added can be played (page 7).  Discs recorded in Multi Session can be played, depending on the recording method (page 8).  Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)* 1. ID3 tag*2 version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 or 2.4 information (displayed when an MP3 file is played).  CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc* 3 is played). Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X143A Optional controller accessories Wireless rotary commander RM-X6S Wired rotary commander RM-X4S *1This unit works with Sony products only. *2ID3 tag is an MP3 file that contains information about album name, artist name, track name, etc. *3A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names. This information is recorded on the disc. Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The use of optical instruments with this produc t will increase e ye hazard. CAUTION The XM Ready logo indicates that this product will control a Sony XM tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the XM tuner module. For instructions on XM tuner operation, please refer to the XM tuner modules included instruction manual. R The BBE MP process improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3, by restoring and enchancing the higher harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP works by generating even-order harmonics from the source material, effectivel y recoverin g warmth, detail and nuance.

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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 random order - Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Labeling a CD - Disc Memo*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Locating a disc by name - List-up* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 *Functions available with optional CD/MD unit Radio Storing stations automatically - Best Tuning Memory (BTM). . . . . . . 15 Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 16 Storing station names - Station Memo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Tuning in a station through a list - List-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Other Functions Using the rotary commander. . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 20 Changing the BBE MP setting . . . . . . . . . . 20 Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 20 Changing the sound and display settings - Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Setting the equalizer (EQ7). . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Selecting the display mode and display image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Connecting auxiliary audio equipment . . . . 24 Additional Information Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29