Sony CDX-6500, CDX-4500 User Manual
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
3-865-649-31 (1)
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
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For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
Con respecto a la instalación y las conexiónes, consulte el manual de Instalación/
conexiones suministrado.
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CDX-6500
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CDX-4500
1999 by Sony Corporation
Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact
Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety
of features. You can use a supplied card
remote commander (RM-X49) (CDX-6500
only).
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Table of Contents
Location of controls ................................................. 4
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 6
Detaching the front panel .................................. 6
Setting the clock .................................................. 7
CD Player
Listening to a CD ................................................ 7
Playing a CD in various modes ........................ 8
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 8
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 9
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 9
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 10
Turning on the clock display
— POWER SELECT function ..................... 10
Changing the sound and beep tone ............... 10
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................... 11
Maintenance....................................................... 12
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 12
Specifications ..................................................... 13
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 14
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Location of controls
MODE
SEEK/AMS
SOURCE
RELEASE
SOUND
OFF
REPEAT
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Refer to the pages for details.
1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music
Sensor/manual search) control 8, 9
2 MODE (band select) button 8, 9
3 SOURCE (source select) button 7, 8, 9
4 Dial (volume/bass/treble/left-right/
front-rear control) 7, 10
5 SOUND button 7, 10
6 Display window
7 Receptor for the supplied card remote
commander (CDX-6500 only)
8 SENS/BTM (sensitivity adjust/Best
Tuning Memory) button 8, 9
9 6 (eject) button 7
0 DSPL (display mode change/time set)
button 7, 9
!¡ RELEASE (front panel release) button
6, 12
!™ Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit behind the front panel) 6
BTM
SENS DSPL
D - BASS
SHUF
CDX-6500/4500
!£ OFF button 6, 7, 10
!¢ Frequency Select switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “Frequency Select Switch” in the
Installation/Connections manual.
!∞ During radio reception:
Number buttons 9
During CD playback:
(1) REPEAT button 8
(2) SHUF button 8
!§ D-BASS control 10
When the positions of switch !¢ have been
changed, be sure to press the reset button after
connecting power.
The illustration of the front panel in this
manual is of the CDX-6500.
OFF
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2
3
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Card remote commander RM-X49 (CDX-6500 only)
The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
1 OFF button
2 SOUND button
OFF
SOUND
SOURCE
DSPL
MODE
3 DSPL button
FF
4 VOL button
5 PRST/DISC button
VOL
DISC
AMS
6 ATT button
SEEK
PRST
7 SOURCE button
REW
ATT
8 MODE button
9 SEEK/AMS button
When the POWER SELECT function is set to on, the unit cannot be operated with the card
remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed or a cassette is inserted to activate
the unit first.
Replacing the lithium battery
When the battery becomes weak, the range of
the card remote commander becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium
battery.
Notes on lithium battery
•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.
•Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
•Do not hold the battery with metallic
tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may
occur.
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+ side up
WARNING
The battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
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Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time or
after replacing the car battery, you must reset
the unit.
Remove the front panel and press the reset
button with a pointed object, such as a
ballpoint pen.
Notes
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it
from the unit.
• 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.
• 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.
Reset button
Notes
• Pressing the reset button will erase the clock
setting and some memorized programme and
memory functions.
• When you connect the power supply cord to the
unit or reset the unit, wait for about 10 seconds
before you insert a disc. If you insert a disc within
these 10 seconds, the unit will not be reset, and
you will have to press the reset button again.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
1 Press (OFF).
2 Press (RELEASE), then slide the front
panel a little to the left, and pull it off
towards you.
(OFF)
a
b
Notes
• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside
down.
• Do not press the front panel too hard against the
unit when attaching it.
• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure
on the display window of the front panel.
• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight
or heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not
leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the
dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or
where there may be a considerable rise in
temperature.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF
position 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.
(RELEASE)
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Setting the clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1 Press (DSPL) during operation.
If the POWER SELECT function is set to
“ON,” go to step 2. If it is set to “OFF,” set
to “ON” (page 10).
2 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.
The hour indication flashes.
1 Set the hour.
To go backward
SOURCE
To go forward
2 Press (SOUND).
CD Player
Listening to a CD
Insert the CD.
Playback starts automatically.
Label side up
If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “CD” appears.
Elapsed playing time
Note
To play back an 8 cm CD, use the optional Sony
compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).
The minute indication flashes.
3 Set the minute.
SOURCE
To go backward
To go forward
3 Press (DSPL).
The clock starts.
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.
To Press
Stop playback 6 or (OFF)
Eject the CD 6
Changing the display item
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD
playback, the item changes as follows:
z Elapsed playing time z Track number
MOTION DISPLAY* Z Clock Z
* All the above items are scrolled in the display
one by one in order.
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Locating a specific track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, push the SEEK/AMS
control up or down and release for each
track you want to skip.
To locate succeeding
tracks
To locate preceding
tracks
SEEK/AMS
Locating a specific point in a track
— Manual Search
During playback, push the SEEK/AMS
control up or down and hold.
Release when you have found the
desired point.
To search forward
To search backward
Note
If “
display, you have reached the beginning or the
end of the disc and you cannot go any further.
” or “ ” appears in the
SEEK/AMS
Playing a CD in various modes
Radio
Memorizing stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
This unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals and memorizes 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).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
Each time you press (SOURCE), the mode
changes as follows:
CD ˜ TUNER
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
Each time you press (MODE), the band
changes as follows:
” FM I ” FM II ” FM III ” AM
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
Press (1) during playback.
“REP” appears in the display.
When the current track is over, it will play
again from the beginning.
To cancel this mode, press again.
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play
Press (2) during playback.
“SHUF” appears in the display.
To cancel this mode, press again.
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3 Press (SENS/BTM) for two seconds.
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
• 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.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the
unit starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
• If a CD is not in the unit, only the tuner band
appears even if you press (SOURCE).
Memorizing only the desired stations
You can store up to 6 stations on each band (a
total of 18 for FM I, FM II, and FM III, and 6 for
AM) in the order of your choice.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down
to tune in the station that you want to
store on the number button.
4 Press and hold the desired number
button ((1) to (6)) until “MEM” appears.
The number button indication appears in
the display.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same
number button, the previously stored station will
be erased.
If you cannot tune in a preset
station
Push and release the SEEK/AMS control
up or down to search for the station
(automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or
down repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
Note
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
(SENS/BTM) repeatedly until “LCL” (local seek
mode) is displayed. Only the stations with
relatively strong signals will be tuned in.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want
to listen to push the SEEK/AMS control up or down
and hold until the desired frequency appears
(manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
Press (SENS/BTM) repeatedly until
“MONO” appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
To return to the normal mode, press again
until “MONO” disappears.
Receiving the memorized stations
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on
which the desired station is stored.
Changing the display item
Each time you press (DSPL), the items changes
as follows:
z Frequency z Clock
MOTION DISPLAY* Z
* All the above items are scrolled in the display
one by one in order.
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