Sony CDX-65RF User Manual

SONY

3-758-436-21 (1)

Compact Disc Changer System

CDX-65RF

Operating Instructions page 2

Before operatin>; the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the CD changer unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. CDX-65RF Serial No.

Mode d'emploi

Avant la mise en service de cet appareil, prière de lire attentivement c mode d'emploi que l’on conservera pour toute référence ultérieure.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/

connections manual.

Pour l'installation et les connexions, consultez le manuel

d'installation ! < onnexions fourni.

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WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of theFCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reastmable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordartce with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

— Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment-

The shielded interface cable recommended j in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the ! limits for a digital device pursuant to ' Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Features

The CDX-65RF is a compact disc changer system comprised of the display unit, the hideaway (modulator) unit and the CD changer unit. The hideaway unit modulates the audio signal from the CD changer unit into the RF (Radio Frequency) signal at 88.3 MHz,

88.7 MHz, 89.7 Ml Iz or 89,9 MHz so that it can be received by the existing FM tuner of yt)ur car audio. Therefore you will be able to enjoy CD play with your car audio even if it has no input terminals tor a compact disc player.

• Compact and space saving CD changer unit for vertical, horizontal or suspended installation in your car,

• Supplied remote commander enables you to control the CD changer unit installed in the trunk room of your car.

• Several optional CD changers can be connected and controlled by the use of the

Sony source selector (not supplied).

• Intro scan function for playing the first 10

seconds of each track on every disc.

• Repeat play function for playing a track, a

disc or a changer repeatedly.

• Shuffle play function for playing tracks in

random order

• Custom file function for putting and displaying the title of each disc, and setting the PLAY/SKIP mode on each track.

• Switchable two color illumination (amber

and green).

• Provided with a digital 12'hour ciock.

• The optional rotary commander designed for

on-the-move control which enables you to operate the system more easily.

Table of Contents

Precautions

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Location and Function of Controls................... h

Initial Settings

CD Changer Operation

Preparations..................................................... 12

Listening to the CD Play ................................. 1.3

Playing in Other Modes................................... 1.3

CD Custom File Function

Displaying the Title of Each Disc

Playing Selected Tracks on a Disc

Setting the CliK'k.............................................. 23

Maintenance..................................................... 24

Specifications................................................... 2.5

Troubleshooting Guide

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— Disc Memo Function............................... 18

— Bank Function

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CAUTION

I he use of I'plical instruments with this

product will increase eve hazard.

Precautions

• This system cannot be used with a car audio without the facility to receive FM.

• Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, press the reset button on the display unit with a bail-point pen etc., and then start operating the system.

• If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the system to cool off before operating it.

• If no power is being supplied to the system, check the connections first. If everything is in order, check the fuse.

• Avoid installing the system in places: — subject to temperatures exceeding 55®C

n.3!°F) — subject to direct sunlight. — near heal sources (such as heaters). — exposed to rain or moisture. — exposed to excessive dust or dirt. — subject to excessive vibration.

• As the laser beam used in this compact disc changer is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area,

moisture may condense on the lenses inside the

CD changer unit. Should this occur, the unit

will not operate properly. In this case, remove

the disc and wait for about an hour until the

moisture has evaporated.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your system that are not covered in this manual, please a)nsult your nearest Sonv dealer,

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Notes on Compact Discs

A dirty or defective disc may cause sound

drop-outs in playing. To enjoy optimum

sound, handle the disc as follows. Handle the disc by its edge, and to keep the

disc clean, do not touch the surface.

Not this way

Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled surface.

Not this way

Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat soiirces such as hot air-ducts, or leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a amsiderable rise in the temperature inside the car.

This way

Before playing, clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center of the disc outward.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.

Notes on the Disc Magazine

• Do not leave the disc magazine in locations

• I“)!) not insert more than (*ne disc at a time int(’

• Do not drop the disc magazine or subject it to

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with high-temperalure.s and high-lumiidity, such as on a dashboard or by the rear window where Ihe disc inaga/ino will be subjected tc' direct sunlight.

a slot, otherwise the changer and the discs may be damaged.

a violent shock.

Location and Function of Controls

[Display Unit

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Refer to the pages in # for details-

[T] CD (CD Changer number) indication 9 [2] BANK (bank function) indication ® [3] INTRO (intro scan) indication S] REP (repeat play) indication ® [5] SHUF (shuffle play) indication O d] POWER switch

Press to turn on and off the system.

(T] (Uumination color select switch (rear)

For changing the color of the display illumination (amber and green).

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[8] DISC (disc number) indication ® [H TRACK (track number) indication <{) IjS Elapsed playing time indication (|l ill] Reset button

Press this button with a ball-point pen etc. when the operation buttons fail to function,

m Infrared receptor for the remote

commander

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Remote Commander

IDSPL (display mode change/time set)

button ®

Each time the button is pressed during CD play, the display mode changes cyclically as follows;

Disc number, track number and elapsed playing time

Disc title*

Clock

* It is necessary to put titles onto the discs in

advance. See page IH for details. If the title of a disc is not registered, " will come on the display window- ¡ind the .syslcio will enter the elapsed playing linn- display modi'

[i^ BANK (bank function) button ® li| LIST (custom file mode select) button (D®

01 Infrared emitter 0- (control mode select/custom file

character select) button

01SEL (control mode set/character set)

button Odid)

01 + (control mode select/custom file

character select) button Qd)

^ SHUF (shuffle play) button dl ^ REPEAT (repeat play) button (H m INTRO (intro scan) button O

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Location and Function of Controls

OFF button

^ CD (CD play/CD changer select) button

When iwo or more CD changers are connected, press this button to select a desired CD changer. Every time you press

the button, the CD changer number on the

display unit will change.

AMS (automatic music sensor) button

Press either side of the button once during

CD play to search the beginning of a track

(AMS function). ►W side: To locale the beginning of the next

track

side- To locate the beginning of the

currently playing track If you keep (he button pressed, the beginnings of either the succeeding or the previous (racks will be IcKated. However, if the K'ginning or the end of the dis<- is reached, you will not be able to go any further.

IMANU (manual search) button

Press and hold either side of the button during CD play to search a desired point of a track►► side: To fast forward

side: To fast reverse The elapsed playing time of the track will be displayed on the display unit during the manual search

S -D1SC+ (disc select) buttons

Press either the - or + button during CD play to search a desired disc quickly.

- button; To search the previous disc

number

+ button: To search the succeeding disc

number You can search a desired disc by displaying the titles of the discs registered with the custom file function. See page 18 for details.

Installing the Batteries

Two si2e AA (R6) batteries

Battery life

When the batteries become weak, you will not be able to operate the unit with the remote commander. Battery life is approx, .six months although it depends on the way of use.

Notes on batteries

To avoid damage from battery leakage and subsequent corrosion: — insert the batteries by matching the + and -

on the batteries to the + and - in the battery compartment

— do not use an old battery with a new one, or

different types of batteries together

— remove the batteries when y<>u do not u.se

the unit for a long period of time

— do not charge the batteries.

If any battery leakage occurs, replace the batteries with new ones after cleaning the battery compartment.

Installing the Remote Commander

to the place you wish to install

Install the remote commander with velcro tape in a desired place.

Notes

• Ui> not Install or leave the remote comm.iiuier in ,i location near any heat s^^vlrces, or in a place subjer direct sunlight (cspcci.illv on (ho dashboard in summer etc.).

• When you park your car iti ditiii sunlight, dotai h the remote commaiKtei aivi place it in a loialion where it will not Ih' siib|eck-d (o direct sunlight su as the glove-tx'x.

•ttefore installing the i check whether you c, from the place when comm.Mnler.

• Clean the .surface belore aitai hing the

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