User manual SONY CDX-3800

[. . . ] Do not stick paper or tape on the labelled surface. Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car. Before playing, clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. If you use the discs explained below, the sticky residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and may cause malfunction or ruin your discs. [. . . ] Never leave it on the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or where there may be a considerable rise in temperature. Press (RELEASE), then slide the front panel a little to the left, and pull it off towards you. If you turn the car ignition off without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated. If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "CD" appears to start playback. Elapsed playing time Note To play back an 8 cm CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8). Each time you press (DSPL) during CD playback, the item changes as follows: B Elapsed playing time B Track number Note If the car has no accessory position on the ignition key switch, the clock cannot be set unless the power is turned on. Set the clock after you have turned on the radio, or started CD playback. During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) for each track you want to skip. This unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorises them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations on each band (FM I, FM II, FM III, and AM). During playback, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) for about two seconds. Release when you have found the desired point. When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. To search forward To search backward Note " or " " appears in the display, If " you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further. Each time you press (SOURCE), the mode changes as follows: When the current track is over, it will play again from the beginning. Each time you press (MODE), the band changes as follows: The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. "BTM" flashes while the stations are stored and a beep sounds when the setting is stored. Playing tracks in random order -- Shuffle Play The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If only a few stations can be received, some number buttons will retain their former setting. â· When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed. â· If a CD is not in the unit, only the tuner band appears even if you press (SOURCE). [. . . ] The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier. The insulating film has not been removed from the battery The card remote commander case. [. . . ]