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

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).

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

Location of controls

MODE

SEEK/AMS

SOURCE

RELEASE

SOUND

OFF

REPEAT

123456

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

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

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.

+ side up

WARNING

The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

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)

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)

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.

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.

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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