Sony cdx-3800 User Manual
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Notes on discs
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.
residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and
may cause malfunction or ruin your discs.
Do not use second-hand or rental CDs that
have a sticky residue on the surface (for
example from peeled-off stickers or from ink,
or glue leaking from under the stickers).
have a sticky residue on the surface (for
example from peeled-off stickers or from ink,
or glue leaking from under the stickers).
There are paste residue
Ink is sticky
Ink is sticky
Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are
beginning to peel off.
beginning to peel off.
Stickers that are beginning
to peel away, leaving a
sticky residue
to peel away, leaving a
sticky residue
Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers
attached.
attached.
Labels are attached
Notes on CD-R discs
•You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) on this
unit. However depending on the conditions
of the recording equipment or the CD-R disc
itself, some CD-Rs cannot be played on this
unit.
of the recording equipment or the CD-R disc
itself, some CD-Rs cannot be played on this
unit.
•You cannot play a CD-R that is not finalized
(Finalization is necessary for a recorded CD-
R disc to be played on the audio CD player).
R disc to be played on the audio CD player).
•You cannot play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs)
on this player.
Notes on moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area,
moisture may condense on the lenses inside
the CD player. Should this occur, the unit will
not operate properly. In this case, remove the
disc and wait for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
moisture may condense on the lenses inside
the CD player. Should this occur, the unit will
not operate properly. In this case, remove the
disc and wait for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
When you play 8 cm CDs
Use the optional Sony compact disc single
adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from
damage.
adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from
damage.
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 6Detaching the front panel .................................. 6Setting the clock .................................................. 7
CD Player
Listening to a CD ................................................ 7Playing a CD in various modes ........................ 8
Radio
Memorising stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 8
Memorising only the desired stations .............. 9Receiving the memorised stations .................... 9
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 10Cancel the beep sound ..................................... 10Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass ....................................................... 10
Attenuating the sound ..................................... 10
Additional Information
Maintenance ....................................................... 11Dismounting the unit ....................................... 11Specifications ..................................................... 12Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 13