Additional Information
Notes on CD-R discs
PrecautionsNotes on discsYYou can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs)
designed for audio use on this unit.
YIf your car was parked in direct sunlight, allowYTo keep the disc clean, do not touch theLook for this mark to distinguish CD-Rs for
the unit to cool off before operating it.surface. Handle the disc by its edge.
YPower antennas will extend automaticallyYKeep your discs in their cases or discaudio use.
while the unit is operating.magazines when not in use. Do not subject the
discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving
If you have any questions or problemsthem in parked cars or on dashboards/rear
concerning your unit that are not covered in thistrays.
manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
This mark denotes that a disc is not for audio
Moisture condensationuse.
On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture
condensation may occur inside the lenses and
display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit
will not operate properly. In such a case, remove
the disc and wait for about an hour until the
YDo not attach labels, or use discs with sticky
moisture has evaporated.ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning
YSome CD-Rs (depending on the equipment
To maintain high sound qualitywhen used, causing a malfunction, or may ruinused for its recording or the condition of the
the disc.disc) may not play on this unit.
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit or discs.YYou cannot play a CD-R that is not finalized*.
*A process necessary for a recorded CD-R disc to be
played on the audio CD player.
YDiscs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs,
octagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played on this
unit. Attempting to do so may damage the
unit. Do not use such discs.
YYou cannot play 8cm (3in.) CDs.
YBefore playing, clean the discs with a
commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe
each disc from the center out. Do not use
solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for analog discs.
Replacing the lithium battery
MaintenanceUnder normal conditions, batteries will lastRemoving the unit
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
Fuse replacementshorter, depending on the conditions of use.)1Remove the front cover
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use oneWhen the battery becomes weak, the range of1 Detach the front panel.
matching the amperage rating stated on thethe card remote commander becomes shorter.
original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the powerReplace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium2 Press the clip inside the front cover
connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blowsbattery.with a thin screwdriver.
again after replacement, there may be an internal
malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Fuse (10 A)
3 Repeat step 2 for the other side.
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Warning2Remove the unit
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating+ side up1 Use a thin screwdriver to push in the
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as thisclip on the left side of the unit, then
could damage the unit.pull out the left side of the unit until
the catch clears the mounting.
Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the
connectors between the unit and the front panel
are not clean. In order to prevent this, open the
front panel by pressing (RELEASE), then detach
it and clean the connectors with a cotton swab
Notes on lithium batterydipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force.4 mm
Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.
YKeep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
2 Repeat step 1 for the right side.
immediately consult a doctor.
YWipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
3 Slide the unit out of its mounting.
good contact.
YBe sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
Main unit
YDo not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in
fire.Back of the front panel
Notes
YFor safety, turn off the engine before cleaning the
connectors and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
YNever touch the connectors directly with your
fingers or any metal device. |
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