Sony CD-X8815X Operating Manual

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

2-560-880-11 (1)

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi

Owner’s Record

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

Model No.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel

d’installation/raccordement fourni.

Serial No.

CDX-M8815X

CDX-M8810

Welcome !

Warning

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 14)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 14)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

CD-DA

MP3

ATRAC CD

• Radio reception

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

FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).

– BTM (Best Tuning Memory): 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 – EQ7: 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.

• Image setting You can set various display images on the unit.

– Space Producer: creates animated on-screen

patterns in time with the music.

• Optional unit operation You can also control optional CD/MD changers and optional Sony portable devices in addition to playing with this unit.

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

information such as disc, artist and track name.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 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 accordance 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.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this produc will increase eye hazard.

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.

About this manual

Instructions in this manual describe how to use the functions by mainly using the card remote commander.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Inserting the disc in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ejecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Location of controls and basic operations

Main display side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Card remote commander RM-X143A . . . . . 6

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 8

Storing manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Receiving a station through a list

— LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the equalizer curve

— EQ7 Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Labeling a station/disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjusting menu items — MENU . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CD/MD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . 12

Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

About ATRAC CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

The BBE MP process

improves digitally

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.

compressed sound, such as

The “XM Ready” logo indicates that this product will control an XM tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the XM tuner module.

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

Getting Started

Setting the clock

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Main display side

RESET button

Operation side

RESET button

Notes

• Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.

• After resetting the unit, press (OPEN/CLOSE) to make sure the front panel opens and closes correctly once before operating further.

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

1 Press (MENU). 2 Press M or m repeatedly until “Clock

Adjust” appears.

3 Press (ENTER). 4 Press M or m to set the hour and

minute.

To move the digital indication, press < or ,.

5 Press (ENTER).

The clock starts.

To display the clock during playback/reception, set to “Clock-on” (page 11).

DEMO mode

When the unit is turned off, the clock is displayed first, then demonstration (DEMO) mode starts the demonstration display.

To cancel the DEMO mode, set to “Demo-off” in menu (page 11) while the unit is turned off.

Inserting the disc in the unit

1 Press (OPEN/CLOSE) or (OPEN) on the

unit.

2 Insert the disc (label side up).

Playback starts automatically.

3 Press (OPEN/CLOSE) or (CLOSE) on

the unit to close the front panel.

Ejecting the disc

1 Press (OPEN/CLOSE) or (OPEN) on the

unit.

2 Press Z on the unit.

The disc is ejected.

3 Press (OPEN/CLOSE) or (CLOSE) on

the unit to close the front panel.

Location of controls and basic operations

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Main display side

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Operation side

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VOL

MODE

SOUND

ENTER

DSO

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SCRL

DSPL

REP SHUF

EQ7 DSO

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OPEN/CLOSE

BBE MP PAUSE

MODE

LIST

DISC

SOURCE

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DISC

ATTOFF

VOL

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Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

A Open button 5

B Receptor

C Main display window D RESET button 4 E Image button 2

F OFF button

SCRL DSPL

EQ7

;

LIST CATMENU

To open the front panel.

To receive signals from the card remote commander or wireless rotary commander.

To select the display image. Space Producer mode t Wall paper mode 1-3 t Spectrum analyzer mode 1-5 t Movie mode 1-2 t normal play/reception mode

To power off/stop the source.

G VOL (volume) +/– button

To adjust volume.

H ENTER button

To complete a setting.

I GP*

/PRESET, M/m +/– buttons

To select preset stations/skip groups (press); skip groups continuously (press and hold).

J Disc slot 5

To insert the disc.

K SOURCE button

To power on/change the source (Radio/CD/

MD*

/AUX*3).

L SCRL (scroll) button 8

To scroll the display item.

M DSPL (display) button 8, 10

To change display items.

N ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

O CLOSE button 5

To close the front panel.

P MODE button 8, 12

To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the

unit*

Q SOUND button 9

To select sound items.

R DSO button 2

To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF). The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect.

S .m/M>, </, +/– buttons

Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold). CD: To skip tracks (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); fast-forward/ reverse a track (press and hold).

T EQ7 (equalizer) button

To select an equalizer type (Xplod, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEWAGE, ROCK, CUSTOM or OFF).

U MENU button

To enter menu.

V LIST/CAT*

button 9, 12

To list up.

W Z (eject) button 5

To eject the disc.

X Sub display window

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit.

y Number buttons

Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). CD/MD*

(1): REP 8 (2): SHUF 8 (5): BBE MP*

To activate the BBE MP function, set “BBE MP-on.” To cancel, set “BBE MP-off.” (6): PAU SE *

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

z OPEN/CLOSE button 5

To open/close the front panel.

*1 When an MP3/ATRAC CD is played and a changer

is not connected. If the changer is connected, the operation is different, see page 12.

*2 When an MD changer is connected. *3 When an optional Sony portable device is

connected.

*4 When a CD/MD changer is connected. *5 When the XM tuner is connected. *6 When playing back on this unit.

Note

If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

Tip

For details on how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander” on page 14.

For details on connecting to a CD/MD changer, see page 11.

Display items

Example: when you select the normal play mode by pressing (IMAGE) repeatedly (page 6).

A Source B Disc/artist name, Group name, Track name,

Text information*

C MP3/BBE indication D Clock* E Group number F Track number G Elapsed playing time

*1 When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed and

when playing a ATRAC CD, text information written by SonicStage, etc. is displayed.

*2 When the clock mode is set to “on” (page 11).

To change display items B, press (DSPL); scroll display items B, press (SCRL) or set to “A.Scroll-on” (page 11).

Tip

Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3, see page 14; ATRAC CD, see page 14.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or

(2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

REP-Track track repeatedly. REP-Group* group repeatedly. SHUF-Group* group in random order. SHUF-Disc disc in random order.

* When an MP3/ATRAC CD is played.

To return to normal play mode, select “REP-off” or “SHUF-off.”

BCD

GFE

Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.

Storing automatically — BTM

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until

“TUNER” appears.

To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.

2 Press (MENU), then press M or m

repeatedly until “BTM” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you

want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until the preset number appears.

Note

If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previous stored station will be replaced.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number

button ((1) to (6)), M or m.

Tuning automatically

1 Select the band, then press < or , to

search for the station.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold < or , to locate the approximate frequency, then press < or , repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

Receiving a station through a list — LIST

You can list up the frequency or the name. For details on labeling a station, see page 10.

1 Select the band, then press (LIST).

The frequency or station name appears.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until the

desired station appears.

3 Press (ENTER) to receive the station.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader and subwoofer volume.

1 Select a source, then press (SOUND)

repeatedly to select the desired item.

The item changes as follows:

BASS (bass) t TREBLE (treble) t BALANCE (left-right) t FADER (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume)*

* “ ∞” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be

adjusted up to 20 steps.

2 Press < or , repeatedly to adjust

the selected item.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Note

Adjust within 3 seconds of selecting the item.

Adjusting the equalizer curve — EQ7 Tune

You can adjust and store the equalizer settings for different tone ranges.

1 Select a source, then press (MENU). 2 Press M or m repeatedly until “EQ7

Tune” appears, then press (ENTER).

3 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired equalizer type, then press (ENTER).

4 Press < or , repeatedly to select the

desired frequency.

The frequency changes as follows:

62Hz y 157Hz y 396Hz y 1.0kHz y 2.5kHz y 6.3kHz y 16kHz

5 Press M or m repeatedly to adjust the

desired volume level.

The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from –10 dB to +10 dB.

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Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold (ENTER).

6 Press (MENU) twice.

The setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Labeling a station/disc

When you receive a station, or play a disc in a CD changer with the CUSTOM FILE function, you can label each station/disc with a custom name up to 8 characters (Station Memo/Disc Memo). If you label a station/disc, the name appears on the list (page 9 or 12).

1 While receiving a station or playing a

disc that you want to label, press (MENU).

2 Press M or m repeatedly until “Name

Edit” appears, then press (ENTER).

Deleting the custom name

1 Select the radio, or the unit that has stored the

custom name you want to delete, then press (MENU).

2 Press M or m repeatedly until “Name Delete”

appears, then press (ENTER). The stored name will appear.

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the name you

want to delete.

4 Press and hold (ENTER).

The name is deleted. Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you want to delete other names.

5 Press (MENU) twice.

The unit returns to normal reception/play mode.

Adjusting menu items — MENU

You can adjust various menu settings by using the 4 arrow buttons on the card remote commander.

DISC

SEEK

SOURCE

–

DISC

SEEK

–

3 Press M or m repeatedly until the

desired character appears.

The character changes as follows:

A y B y C ... y 0 y 1 y 2 ... y + y – y ... y (blank space) y A

To move the digital indication, press the < or ,. Repeat this operation until the entire name is entered.

4 Press (ENTER).

The labeling is complete and the display returns to normal reception/play mode.

To display the name, press (DSPL) during reception/playback.

Tips

• To correct or erase a character, overwrite or enter “.”

• The Disc Memo always takes priority over any prerecorded title.

• You can label a disc on the unit if a changer with the CUSTOM FILE function is connected.

• “REP-Track” and all shuffle play are suspended until the labeling is complete.

1 Press (MENU). 2 Press M or m repeatedly until the

desired item appears.

3 Press < or , to select the desired

setting (example: “on” or “off”).

4 Press (ENTER).

The setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Note

Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting.

Tip

You can easily switch among categories by pressing and holding M or m.

The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): “

z” indicates the default settings.

Setup

Clock Adjust (page 4) Beep

To s et “on” (z) or “off.”

AUX-A*

To turn the AUX source display “on” (

(AUX Audio)

z) or

“off” (page 13).

Display

Clock (Clock Information)

To display the clock and the display items/image at the same time. – “on”: to display at the same time. –“off” (

z): to not display at the same time.

A.IMG (Auto Image)

Auto Image mode automatically steps (every 10 seconds) through the display images. –“off” (

z): to not change the image

automatically.

– “SA”: to step repeatedly through the display

images of Spectrum analyzer.

– “Movie”: to step repeatedly through the

display images of Movie mode.

– “All”: to step repeatedly through the display

images in all display modes.

Info (Display Information)

To display the items (depending on the source, etc.) at the bottom of the display while a image is displayed. –“on” (

z): to display the items.

– “off”: to not display any items.

Dimmer

To change the brightness of the display. –“Auto” (

z): to dim the display automatically

when you turn lights on. – “on”: to dim the display. – “off”: to deactivate the dimmer.

Demo*

(Demonstration)

To s et “on” (z) or “off” (page 4).

Contrast*

To adjust the contrast of the display. The contrast level is adjustable in 7 steps.

A.Scroll (Auto Scroll)

To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/group/track is changed. –“on”: to scroll. –“off” (

z): to not scroll.

Receive Mode

Local (Local seek mode)

– “on”: to only tune into stations with stronger

signals. –“off” (

z): to tune normal reception.

Mono (Monaural mode)

To improve poor FM reception, select monaural reception mode. – “on”: to hear stereo broadcasts in monaural. – “off” (

z): to hear stereo broadcast in stereo.

–“Auto” (z): to narrow automatically the

reception frequency to eliminate noise.

–“Wide”*

: to always hear FM stereo broadcasts in stereo and with full the frequency signal reception.

Sound

EQ7 Tune (page 9) HPF (High Pass Filter)

To select the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency: “off” (

z), “78Hz” or “125Hz.”

LPF (Low Pass Filter)

To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “off” (

z), “125Hz” or “78Hz.”

Loudness

To enhance bass and treble at lower volume. – “on”: to reinforce bass and treble. – “off” (

z): to not reinforce bass and treble.

AUX Level

To adjust the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment (page 13). This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.

Edit

Name Edit (page 10) Name Delete (page 10) BTM (page 8)

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 “Contrast” appears and can be adjusted only when

the sub display window.

*3 In such cases, some FM stereo broadcasts may

become monaural while in the stereo reception mode.

Using optional equipment

CD/MD changer

Selecting the changer

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” or

“MD” appears.

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2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired

changer appears.

Unit number

Disc number

LP2/LP4 indication*

Playback starts.

* When MDLP disc is played.

Skipping groups and discs

1 During playback, press M or m

To skip Press M or m

group and release (hold for a

moment).

group continuously

within 2 seconds of first

releasing. discs repeatedly. discs

continuously

then, press again within 2

seconds and hold.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or (2)

(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

REP-Disc* SHUF-

Changer* SHUF-All*

*1 When one or more CD/MD changers are

connected.

*2 When one or more CD changers, or two or more

MD changers are connected.

To return to normal play mode, select “REP-off” or “SHUF-off.”

Tip

“SHUF-All” will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD changers.

disc repeatedly. tracks in the changer in

random order.

tracks in all units in random order.

2 Press M or m repeatedly until the desired disc

appears.

3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Attaching the label

Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rotary commander.

Location of controls

The corresponding buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as those on the card remote commander.

SOUND

PRESET/

DISC

SOURCE

VOL

ATT

DSPL

SEEK/AMS

MODE

OFF

The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the card remote commander.

• PRESET/DISC control

To control radio/CD, the same as M or m (push in and rotate).

• VOL (volunme) control

The same as (VOL) +/– (rotate).

• SEEK/AMS control

To control radio/CD, the same as < or , (rotate, or rotate and hold).

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of the controls is factoryset as shown below.

To increase

Locating a disc by name — LIST

You can select a disc from the list when connecting a CD changer with the CUSTOM FILE function or an MD changer. If you assign a name to a disc, the name appears on the list. For details on labeling a disc, see page 10.

1 During playback, press (LIST).

The disc number and disc name will appear.

To decrease

If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.

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