Sony CDX-MP80

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.

Press

(OFF)*

CD/MD playback or radio reception stops
(the key illumination and display remain on).

If your car has no ACC position on the ignition
switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing

(OFF)

until the display disappears to avoid car

battery drain.

Press

(RELEASE)

to open up the front

panel and pull it off towards you.

Notes
• If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned

on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent
the speakers from being damaged.

• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front

panel and its display window.

• Close the front panel before you detach it.
• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high

temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in parked
cars or on dashboards/rear trays.

Tip
When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.

Attaching the front panel

Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the
unit as illustrated and push the left side into
position until it clicks.

Notes
• Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front

panel.

• Do not detach the front panel during the eject

operation. If the front panel is detached during eject,
operation will stop.

To eject the disc when you do not have the front
panel attached, press (OPEN/CLOSE) inside the
unit through hole C with a pointed object, such
as a ballpoint pen.

(RELEASE)