Sony CDX-F5550EE User Manual

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact 
Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the 
following functions.
• CD playback:

You can play CD-DA (also containing CD 
TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 files also 
containing Multi Session (page 13)) and 
ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus 
format (page 13)).

• Radio reception:

– You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, 

FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).

– BTM (Best Tuning Memory) function: the 

unit selects strong signal stations and stores 
them.

– You can assign a name to each radio station, 

store it in memory, and display station names 
on the list.

• Sound adjustment:

– EQ3: You can select an equalizer curve for 7 

music types.

– DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer): 

creates a more ambient sound field, using 
virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the 
sound of speakers, even if they are installed 
low in the door.

– BBE MP: improves digitally compressed 

sound such as MP3. For details, see the 
following explanation.

• Optional unit operation

You can also control optional CD/MD 
changers, in addition to playing with this unit.

* A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes 

SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony 
Corporation.
ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos 
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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The BBE MP process 
improves digitally 
compressed sound, such as 

MP3, by restoring and enhancing the higher 
harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP 
works by generating even-order harmonics from 
the source material, effectively recovering 
warmth, detail and nuance.

This label is located on the bottom of the 
chassis.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no 
ACC position
After turning the ignition off, be sure to press 
and hold 

(OFF) on the unit until the display 

disappears. 
Otherwise, the display does not turn off and 
this causes battery drain.

This symbol on the product or on its 

packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated 
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the 
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical 
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is 
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential 
negative consequences for the environment and human 
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate 
waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials 
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed 
information about recycling of this product, please contact 
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal 
service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Applicable accessory: Remote commander