FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the 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-C560 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
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CDX-C560
1997 by Sony Corporation
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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 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.
Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact
Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety
of features by using either an optional rotary
remote or an optional wireless remote.
In addition to the CD playback and the radio
operations, you can expand your system by
connecting an optional CD/MD changer.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
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Table of Contents
This Unit Only
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 4
Detaching the front panel .................................. 4
Setting the clock .................................................. 5
CD Player
Listening to a CD ................................................ 5
Playing a CD in various modes ........................ 6
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 7
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 7
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 8
Storing the station names
— Station Memo ............................................ 8
Locating a station by name
— List-up ........................................................ 9
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................. 9
Muting the sound................................................ 9
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 10
With Optional Equipment
CD/MD Changer
Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 10
Scanning the tracks
— Intro Scan ................................................. 11
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play .............................................. 11
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play .............................................. 12
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo ............................................... 12
Locating a disc by name
— List-up ...................................................... 13
Selecting specific tracks for playback
— Bank .......................................................... 13
DSP
Selecting a surround menu .............................. 14
Storing the surround effect onto CDs
— Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
Custom File ............................................. 15
Selecting the listening position....................... 15
Adjusting the fader (FAD) .............................. 16
Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s) ... 16
Adjusting the volume of the bass and treble 17
Listening to each program source in its
registered surround menu
— Source Sound Memory .......................... 17
Changing the line output level....................... 17
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Additional Information
Precautions......................................................... 20
Maintenance....................................................... 21
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 22
Attaching the label to the rotary remote........ 22
Location of controls .......................................... 23
Specifications ..................................................... 25
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 26
Index .................................................... Back cover
TV/Video
Watching the TV ............................................... 18
Watching the video ........................................... 18
Memorizing TV channels automatically ....... 18
Memorizing only the desired TV channels ... 18
Storing the TV channel names ........................ 19
Displaying the information stored on discs .. 19
Watching the TV or video while listening to a
CD or MD...................................................... 20
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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.
Press the reset button with a pointed object,
such as a ball-point pen.
Reset button
Notes
• Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and some
memorized 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. Do not insert a disc within these 10 seconds;
otherwise, 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
prevent the unit from being stolen.
Attaching the front panel
Align part A of the front panel to part B of
the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks.
A
B
Notes
• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down.
•Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when
attaching it. Press it lightly against the unit.
•Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on the
display window of the front panel.
•Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight, 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 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
(only when the POWER SELECT switch is set
to the A position).
If you connect an optional power amplifier and
do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep tone
will be disabled.
1 Press (OFF).
2 Press (RELEASE) to open up the front
panel. Then slide the font panel a little
to the left, and pull it towards you.
(OFF)
(RELEASE)
Notes
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the
unit.
• If you press (RELEASE) to detach the panel while the
unit is still on, the unit will turn off automatically to
prevent the speakers from being damaged.
• When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the
supplied front panel case.
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SEEK
AMS
Setting the clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: Set the clock to 10:08
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP).
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1 Press (4) (n).
2 Set the hour.
CLOCK
SET UP
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The hour digit flashes.
SET UP
100
to go forward
CD Player
Listening to a CD
Simply insert the CD.
Playback starts automatically.
Labelled side up
to go backward
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SET UP
1000
3 Press (4) (n).
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The minutes digits flash.
SET UP
1000
4 Set the minutes.
to go forward
to go backward
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SET UP
1008
2 Press (SHIFT).
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The clock starts.
SET UP
1008
3 Press (SHIFT).
When the mode setting is complete, the
normal playback mode appears.
Note
If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is
set to the B position, turn the power on first, then set the
clock.
If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “CD” appears.
Elapsed playing time
CD
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Note
To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony
compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).
TRACK
5 215
Track number
To Press
Stop playback 6 or (OFF)
Eject the CD 6
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes
as follows:
Track number ˜ Clock
Locating a specific track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) momentarily.
To locate succeeding tracks
To locate preceding tracks
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Getting Started/CD Player
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Locating a specific point in a track
SET UP PLAY MODE
REP SHUF
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REP
1
CD
REP1
SET UP PLAY MODE
REP SHUF
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SHUF
1
CD
— Manual Search
During playback, press and hold either
side of (SEEK/AMS). Release the button
when you have found the desired point.
To search forward
SEEK
AMS
To search backward
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
1 During playback, press (SHIFT).
2 Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until ”REP-1“
appears.
Repeat Play starts.
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Note
If “
that means you have reached the beginning or the end of
the disc and you cannot go any further.
” or “ ” appears in the display,
Playing a CD in various
modes
You can play CDs in various modes:
•INTRO (Intro Scan) lets you play the first 10
seconds of all the tracks.
•REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track.
•SHUF (Shuffle Play) plays all the tracks in
random order.
Searching for the desired track
— Intro Scan
1 During playback, press (SHIFT).
Every time you press (SHIFT), only the
items you can select light up.
SHIFT
2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
”INTRO“ appears.
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PLAY MODE
SET UP PLAY MODE
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INTROOFF
3 Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “REP-OFF” in step 2 above.
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play
1 During playback, press (SHIFT).
2 Press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until ”SHUF-
1“ appears.
Shuffle Play starts.
3 Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “SHUF-OFF” in step 2 above.
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3 Press (4) (n) to select “INTRO-ON.”
Intro Scan starts.
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INTROON
PLAY MODE
4 Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “INTRO-OFF” in step 3 above.
Radio
Memorizing stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals and memorizes them in the order of
their frequencies. You can store up to 10
stations on each band (FM1, FM2 and AM).
Caution
When tuning in a station while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
Each time you press (SOURCE), the source
changes as follows:
CD ˜ TUNER
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
Each time you press (MODE), the band
changes as follows:
z FM1 z FM2 z AM
Memorizing only the
desired stations
You can store up to 10 stations on each band
(20 for FM1 and FM2, 10 for AM) in the order
of your choice.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band (FM1, FM2 or AM).
3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune
in the station you want to store on the
number button.
4 Press the desired number button ((1) to
(10)) for two seconds 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.
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CD Player/Radio
3 Press (SHIFT).
4 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
”BTM“ appears.
5 Press (4) (n) until ”B.T.M“ appears.
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds and the setting is stored.
6 Press (SHIFT).
Notes
• The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If
only a few stations are received, some number buttons
will retain heir 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).
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FM1
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FM1
W
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FM1
W
Receiving the memorized
stations
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band (FM1, FM2 or AM).
3 Press the number button ((1) to (10))
momentarily where the desired station is
stored.
If you cannot tune in a preset
station
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
momentarily to search for the station
(Automatic Tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
Note
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
(SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“LOCAL” (local seek mode) is displayed. Then press (4)
(n) to select “ON.”
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, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) for two
seconds until the desired frequency appears (manual
tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) repeatedly until “MONO”
appears.
Storing the station names
— Station Memo
You can assign a name to each radio station
and store it in memory. The name of the
station currently tuned in appears in the
display. You can store up to eight characters
for a station.
Storing the station names
1 Tune in a station whose name you want
to store.
2 Press (LIST) for two seconds.
3 Enter the characters.
1 Press (+) to select the desired
characters.
(A n B n C n ··· Z n 0 n 1 n 2 n
··· 9 n + n – n * n / n \ n > n <
n . n _ )
If you press (–), the characters appear
in the reverse order.
If you want to put a blank space
between characters, select “_” (underbar).
2 Press (4) (n) after locating the
desired character.
The flashing cursor moves to the next
space.
If you press (1) (N), the flashing cursor
moves to the left.
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2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until “MONO-
ON“ appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
3 Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal mode, select
“MONO-OFF” in step 2 above.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL), the item
alternates between the frequency and the
clock.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
4 To return to the normal radio reception,
press (LIST) for two seconds.
Tip
To erase/correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for each
character.
Displaying the station name
Press (DSPL) during radio reception.
FM1
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Each time you press (DSPL), the item
changes as follows:
z Station name* z Frequency z Clock
* If the station name of a station is not stored, “NO
NAME” appears in the display for one second.
Erasing the station name
1 Tune in any station and press (LIST) for
two seconds.
2 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.
3 Press (+) or (–) to select the name that
you want to erase.
4 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you want to erase
other names.
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance and
fader.
Each source can store the bass and treble levels
independantly.
1 Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE
(treble) n BAL (balance) n FAD (fader)
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing (+)
or (–).
Adjust within three seconds after selecting.
(After three seconds, the buttons function
as volume control buttons.)
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Radio/Other Functions
5 Press (LIST) for two seconds.
The unit returns to the normal radio
reception mode.
Locating a station by
name
1 Press (LIST) momentarily.
2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the
3 Press (5) (ENTER) to tune in the desired
Note
Once the station name or frequency has been displayed for
five seconds, the display goes back to its normal mode. To
turn off the display, press (DSPL).
— List-up
The name assigned to the station currently
playing appears in the display.
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desired station.
station.
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ENTER
Muting the sound
Press (MUTE).
“MUTE-ON” flashes momentarily.
To restore the previous volume level, press
(MUTE) again.
Tip
The unit decreases the volume automatically when a
telephone call comes in (Telephone mute function).
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Changing the sound and
display settings
You can set:
•CLOCK (page 5).
•D.INFO (dual information) to display the
clock and the play mode at the same time
(ON) or to display the information
alternately (OFF).
•AMBER/GREEN to change the illumination
color to amber or green.
•AUTO-DIM (Dimmer) to change the
brightness of the display.
— Select “AUTO” to dim the display only
when you turn the lights on.
— Select “ON” to dim the display.
•BEEP to turn the beep tones on or off.
•RM (Rotary Remote) to change the operative
direction of the controls of the optional rotary
remote.
— Select “NORM” to use the rotary remote
in the factory preset position.
— Select “REV” when you mount the rotary
remote on the right of the steering
column.
•A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) (page 11).
Note
If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use
the built-in amplifier, the beep tone will be disabled.
1 Press (SHIFT).
2 Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until the
desired setting mode appears.
Each time you press (2) (SET UP), the item
changes as follows:
CLOCK n D.INFO* n AMBER/GREEN n
AUTO-DIM n BEEP n RM n A.SCRL*
* When you have not tune the station or there is no
CD/MD being played, these items will not appear.
Note
The displayed item will differ depending on the source.
With Optional Equipment
CD/MD Changer
You can control up to 7 CD and MD changers
with this unit.
Playing a CD or MD
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD
or MD.
2 Press (MODE) until the desired changer
appears (for example CD2 or CD3).
CD/MD playback starts.
When a CD or MD changer is connected, all
the tracks play from the beginning.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD/MD
playback, the item changes as follows:
Elapsed playback time
*1If there is no prerecorded name for a CD or MD, “NO
NAME” appears in the display.
2
If the track name of an MD is not prerecorded, “NO
*
NAME” appears in the display.
3
If the dual information function is on, the clock does not
*
appear in the display.
Tip
If the name of the MD is too long, you can scroll it across
the display window by pressing (SHIFT), then (1) (N).
$
$
Disc name*
$
Track name*
$
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Clock*
1
2
3 Press (4) (n) to select the desired
setting (for example: ON or OFF).
4 Press (SHIFT).
When the mode setting is complete, the
normal playback mode appears.
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Automatically scrolling a disc name
— Auto Scroll
If the disc name or track name on an MD
exceeds 8 characters and the Auto Scroll
function is on, automatically scrolls on the
display as follows:
• The disc name appears when the disc has changed (if the
disc name is selected).
• The track name appears when the track has changed (if
the track name is selected).
• The disc or track name appears depending on the setting
when you press (SOURCE) to select an MD.
If you press (DSPL) to change the display
item, the disc or track name of the MD is
scrolled automatically whether you set the
function on or off.
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP)
repeatedly until “A.SCRL” appears.
2 Press (4) (n) to select “A.SCRL-ON.”
3 Press (SHIFT).
To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.SCRL-OFF” in
step 2 above.
Displaying the recording date of
the currently selected MD
Press (DSPL) for two seconds during MD
playback.
The recording date of the track is displayed
for about three seconds.
Locating a specific track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) once for each track you
want to skip.
To locate succeeding tracks
SEEK
AMS
To locate preceding tracks
Locating a specific point in a track
— Manual Search
During playback, press and hold either
side of (SEEK/AMS). Release the button
when you have found the desired point.
To search forward
SEEK
AMS
To search backward
Locating a disc by disc number
— Direct Disc Selection
Press the number button corresponding
to the desired disc number.
The desired disc in the currently selected
changer begins playback.
Scanning the tracks
— Intro Scan
You can play the first 10 seconds of all the
tracks on the currently selected disc.
1 During playback, press (SHIFT), then
press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“INTRO” appears.
2 Press (4) (n) to select “INTRO-ON.”
Intro Scan starts.
3 Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “INTRO-OFF” in step 2 above.
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
You can select:
•REP-1 to repeat a track.
•REP-2 to repeat a disc.
•REP-3 to repeat all the discs in the current
changer.
1 During playback, press (SHIFT).
2 Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
z REP-1 z REP-2 z REP-3 z REP-OFF
Repeat Play starts.
3 Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “REP-OFF” in step 2 above.
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Other Functions/CD/MD Changer
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CD2
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Playing tracks in random
order
You can select:
•SHUF-1 to play the tracks on the current disc
in random order.
•SHUF-2 to play the tracks in the current
changer in random order.
•SHUF-3 to play all the tracks in random
order.
1 During playback, press (SHIFT).
2 Press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until the
3 Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “SHUF-OFF” in step 2 above.
— Shuffle Play
desired setting appears.
z SHUF-1 z SHUF-2 z SHUF-3
SHUF-OFF Z
Shuffle Play starts.
Labeling a CD — Disc Memo
(CD changer with custom file function)
You can label each disc with a personalized
name. You can enter up to eight characters for
a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the
disc by name and select the specific tracks for
playback (page 13).
1 Play the CD and press (LIST) for two
seconds.
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1 Press (+) to select the desired
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characters.
(A n B n C n ··· Z n 0 n 1 n 2 n
··· 9 n + n – n * n / n \ n > n <
n . n _ )
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NAMEDISC
1
2 Press (4) (n) after locating the desired
character.
The flashing cursor moves to the next
space.
If you press (1) (N), the flashing cursor
moves to the left.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
3 To return to the normal CD playback
mode, press (LIST) for two seconds.
Tip
To erase/correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for each
character.
Displaying the disc memo
Press (DSPL) during CD playback.
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD
playback, the item changes as follows:
z Elapsed playback time z Disc Name
Clock Z
Erasing the disc memo
1 Select the CD changer (page 10).
2 Press (LIST) for two seconds.
3 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.
4 Press (+) or (–) to select the name that
you want to erase.
5 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 if you want to erase
other names.
6 Press (LIST) for two seconds.
The unit returns to the normal CD playback
mode.
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If you press (–), the characters appear
in reverse order.
If you want to enter a blank space
between characters, select “_” (underbar).
Locating a disc by name
— List-up (CD changer with custom file
function or MD changer)
You can use this function with discs that have
been assigned a custom name. For more
information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a
CD” (page 12).
1 Press (LIST) momentarily.
The name assigned to the disc currently
playing appears in the display.
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2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the
desired disc.
3 Press (5) (ENTER) to play back the disc.
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ENTER
Note
If you have not labeled the disc, the bank edit mode
does not appear and the program edit mode appears. To
go back to the normal playback mode, press (SHIFT).
2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
the track number you want to skip and
press (5) (ENTER).
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TRACKDISC
3 5
PLAY MODE ENTER
The indication changes from “PLAY” to
“SKIP.” If you want to return to “PLAY,"
press (5) (ENTER) again.
3 Repeat step 2 to set the “PLAY” or “SKIP”
mode on all the tracks.
4 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
The unit returns to the normal CD playback
mode.
Notes
• Once a disc name has been displayed for five seconds, the
display goes back to its normal playback mode. To turn
off the display, press (DSPL).
• The track names are not displayed during MD playback.
• If there are no discs in the magazine, “NO DISC”
appears in the display.
• If a disc has not been assigned a custom file, “********”
appears in the display.
• If the disc information has not been read by the unit,
“NOT READ” appears in the display. To load the disc,
first press the number button, then choose the disc that
has not been loaded.
• The information appears only in upper case. There are
also some letters which cannot be displayed (during MD
playback).
Selecting specific tracks
for playback
— Bank
(CD changer with custom file function)
If you label the disc, you can set the unit to
skip tracks and play only the tracks you want.
1 Start playing the disc and press (SHIFT).
Then press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two
seconds.
Bank edit mode
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TRACKDISC
1 5
PLAY MODE ENTER
5 Press (SHIFT).
Notes
• You can set the “PLAY” and “SKIP” mode on up to 24
tracks.
• You cannot set the “SKIP” mode on all the tracks.
Playing the specified tracks only
You can select:
•BANK-ON to play the tracks with the
“PLAY” setting.
•BANK-INV (Inverse) to play the tracks with
the “SKIP” setting.
1 During playback, press (SHIFT), then
press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“BANK” appears.
2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
z BANK-ON z BANK-INV z BANK-OFF
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BANKON
PLAY MODE
BANK
Playback starts from the track following the
current one.
3 Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “BANK-OFF” in step 2 above.
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CD/MD Changer
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HALL
Adjusting the effect level
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio,
CD or MD).
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With the optional XDP-U50D
connected
The optional XDP-U50D lets you add some
effects to the sound field of the currently
selected source.
Selecting a surround menu
You can select a desired surround menu to
best fit the audio source. The following menus
can simulate different sound fields and
enhance the sound so that you can feel as if
you are in a live concert.
Surround menu
HALL Concert hall
JAZZ Jazz club
DISCO Disco with thick walls
THEATER Movie theater
PARK Big open space
LIVE Live concert
OPERA Opera house
CHURCH Church/chapel with a lot of
reverberation
STADIUM Open-air concert in a
stadium
CELLAR Cellar with a lot of
reverberation
DEFEAT Normal sound without any
DSP effects
2 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
SUR EQ
-DEFEAT-
3 Press (+) or (–) repeatedly until the
desired surround menu appears.
4 Press (4) (n).
SUR EQ
EFFECT 0
5 Press (+) or (–) to adjust the level.
You can adjust the level from 0 to 10.
Increase the level to enjoy more enhanced
effects.
SUR EQ
EFFECT 8
6 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio,
CD or MD).
2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “SUR”
appears.
SUR EQ
-DEFEAT-
3 Press (+) or (–) to select the desired
surround menu.
The surround menu appears in the order
shown above.
After three seconds, the display goes back
to the normal playback mode.
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Storing the surround
effect onto CDs
— Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Custom
File (CD changer with custom file function)
Once you have registered the desired surround
menu onto the discs, you can enjoy the same
surround menu every time you play them.
(Only when you have labeled the disc by the
Custom File function.)
1 Press (LIST) for two seconds.
2 Press (LIST) until the surround menu
appears.
DSP custom file mode
CD1
SUR EQ
3 Press (+) or (–) to select the desired
surround menu.
4 Press (LIST) for two seconds.
When the effect setting is complete, the
display goes back to the normal playback
mode.
Playing the disc with the stored
surround menu
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) repeatedly until “D.FILE”
appears.
2 Press (4) (n) to select the “D.FILE-ON.”
After five seconds, the display goes back to
the normal playback mode.
To cancel to play the disc with stored surround
menu, select “D.FILE-OFF” in step 2.
-DEFEAT-
Selecting the listening
position
You can set the time for the sound to reach the
listeners from the speakers.
The unit can simulate a natural sound field so
that you can feel as if you are in the center of
the sound field wherever you sit in the car.
Display
window
LP1
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3
ALL
LP2
FRONT
LP3
FRONT R
LP4
FRONT L
LP5
REAR
1 Press (SOUND) momentarily until “LP1”
appears.
LP1
SUR EQ
ALL
2 Press (+) or (–) to select the desired
listening position.
The listening positions appear in the order
shown above.
After three seconds, the display goes back
to the normal playback mode.
Adjusting the listening position
1 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until the
desired listening position appears.
Center of
soundfield
Normal setting
(1 + 2 + 3)
Front part
(1 + 2)
Right front (2)
Left front (1)
Rear part (3)
EN
DSP
Changing the stored surround
effect
Play the disc whose surround mode you want
to change, and follow the steps of “Storing the
surround effect onto CDs.”
Erasing the stored surround effect
Select “DEFEAT” in step 3 of “Storing the
surround effect onto CDs.”
3 Press (4) (n).
LP1
SUR EQ
L R
4 Press (+) or (–) to adjust the center of
the sound field to the left or right. Then
set the center of the sound field.
Center moves to the R (right).
Center moves to the L (left).
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5 Press (4) (n).
LP1
SUR EQ
R F
Adjusting the volume of
the subwoofer(s)
EN
6 Press (+) or (–) to adjust the center of
the sound field to the front or rear.
Center moves to the F (front).
Center moves to the R (rear).
7 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
When the effect setting is complete, the
normal playback mode appears.
Adjusting the fader (FAD)
Normally, with the DSP mode on, the volume
of the output sound from the rear speakers is
lowered automatically to improve the
efficiency of the listening position setting. If
you want to raise the rear speaker volume,
adjust the fader.
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Selecting a
surround menu” (page 13).
2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “FAD”
appears.
3 Press (+) or (–) to adjust the fader.
Increases front speaker volume
Decreases front speaker volume
After three seconds, the display goes back
to the normal playback mode.
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio,
CD or MD).
2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “SUB”
appears.
3 Press (+) or (–) to adjust the volume.
After three seconds, the display goes back
to the normal playback mode.
Adjusting the frequency of the
subwoofer(s)
To match the characteristics of the connected
subwoofer(s), you can cut the unwanted high
and middle frequency signals entering the
subwoofer(s). By setting the cut-off frequency
(see the diagram below), the subwoofer(s) will
output only low frequency signals so that you
can get a clearer sound image.
Cut-off frequency
Level
62 125 198
Frequency (Hz)
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio,
CD or MD).
2 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
3 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “SUB”
appears.
SUR EQ
COFF 125
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4 Press (+) or (–) to select the desired cut-
off frequency.
The cut-off frequency in the display
changes.
62 n 78 n 99 n 125* n 157 n 198 Hz
* Factory-set frequency
5 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
When the frequency setting is complete, the
display goes back to the normal playback
mode.
Adjusting the volume of
the bass and treble
You can adjust the volume of the bass and
treble to best fit the acoustic characteristics
inside your car.
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio,
CD or MD).
2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “BAS” or
“TRE” appears.
3 Press (+) or (–) to adjust the volume.
After three seconds, the display goes back
to the normal playback mode.
Adjusting the turn-over frequency
You can adjust the bass and treble turn-over
frequencies.
Turn-over frequency
Frequency (Hz)
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio,
CD or MD).
2 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
5 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
The display goes back to the normal
playback mode.
Listening to each program
source in its registered
surround menu
— Source Sound Memory
You can listen to the same source always in the
same surround menu even after changing the
program source or turning the unit on and off
again.
Note
“LSM” (Last Sound Memory) appears on the TV display
when you have selected a surround menu.
Changing the line output
level
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP)
until “L.OUT” appears.
2 Press (4) (n) to select the desired
setting (–10 dB or –16 dB).
EN
DSP
3 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “BAS” or
“TRE” appears.
Bass adjusting mode
BAS
SUR EQ
Treble adjusting mode
TRE
SUR EQ
314
31K
4 Press (+) or (–) to select the turn-over
frequency.
The turn-over frequencies change as
follows:
Bass:
198 Hz n 250 Hz n 314 Hz* n 396 Hz
Treble:
2.0 kHz n 3.1 kHz* n 4.0 kHz n 5.0 kHz
* Factory-set frequency
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TV/Video
With the optional TV tuner and TV
monitor connected
Watching the TV
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
the desired TV band.
Memorizing TV channels
automatically
The unit selects the TV channels with the
strongest signals and memorizes them in the
order of their frequency.
Caution
When tuning in the station while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
2 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) repeatedly until “AUTO MEM”
appears.
EN
Watching the video
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select
“VIDEO 1.”
Play back the video.
Note
“VIDEO 2” appears if the VIDEO 2 terminal of the TV
monitor is selected.
3 Press (4) (n).
The unit stores TV channels in the order of
their frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sound and setting is stored.
4 Press (SHIFT).
Notes
•The unit does not store TV channels with weak signals.
If only a few TV channels are received, some number
buttons will remain empty.
•When a preset number is indicated in the display, the
unit starts storing TV channels from the one currently
displayed.
Memorizing only the
desired TV channels
You can store up to 10 channels on the number
buttons in the order of your choice.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune
in the TV channel that you want to store
on the number button.
3 Keep the desired number button ((1) to
(10)) pressed for two seconds until you
hear a beep tone.
The number button indication appears in
the display.
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Note
If you try to store another channel on the same number
button, the previously stored channel will be erased.
Storing the TV channel
names
Do the steps in “Storing the station
names” (page 8).
Displaying the TV or radio station
names
Press (LIST) momentarily during TV or
radio reception.
Example: When receiving the FM1 band
FM
1
1
W
C
B
W
B
L
W
K
T
WR K I
W
E
V
W
R
F
01 .9
1
02 .7
1
WWPYLNYJ
S
S
U
S
S
D
M
2
3
2
3
4
1
5
6
7
8
9
1 0
1 Preset number
2 Stored station names
3 Frequencies*
* If the name of a station is not stored, the frequency of
that station will be displayed instead.
Notes
• It may take some time before all indications appear in the
display.
• The TV program does not appear during list display.
• The contents of the preset memory cannot be listed when
the unit is in the simultaneous play mode (page 19).
Turning off the display
During radio reception, press (LIST)
again.
During TV reception, the list display on the
TV monitor will automatically turn off after
a few seconds.
Displaying the
information stored on
discs
Press (LIST) momentarily during CD/MD
playback.
Example: When CD changer 1 is selected.
CD 1
1
S
C
H
U
B
E
Z
A
C
H
I
S
Z
O
P
*****
?
?
1
2
RT
R
T
T
I
N
2
3
4
5
2
M
O
3
B
A
4
L
5
C
1 0
6
7
8
9
H
*
******
1
1 Disc numbers
2 Titles stored on the custom file
3 No disc is loaded*
4 No stored titles*
5 TOC information has not been identified
3
yet*
*1A blank space is displayed if there is a disc number
representing an empty slot in the disc magazine.
2
If a title is not registered in the custom file, “******” is
*
displayed.
3
If the disc information has not been read yet, “?” is
*
displayed.
Notes
• It may take some time until all indications appear in the
display.
• The TV program does not appear during list display.
• The contents of the preset memory cannot be listed when
the unit is in the simultaneous play mode.
Turning off the display
Press (LIST) again.
EN
TV/Video
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Watching the TV or video
while listening to a CD or
MD
— Simultaneous Play
The simultaneous play function does not work
while you are listening to the radio.
Additional
Information
Precautions
EN
1 Press (SOURCE) for two seconds.
SUR EQ
CD --
2 Press (1) (N).
SUR EQ
CD --
3 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select a CD
or MD.
SUR EQ
MD --
4 Press (4) (n).
SUR EQ
MD --
5 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select a TV
or video.
SUR EQ
MD TV
6 Press (SOURCE) for two seconds.
Simultaneous Play starts.
Returning to the normal mode
To cancel the CD or MD, do the steps
above and select “– –” in step 3.
• If your car was parked in direct sunlight
resulting in a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car, allow the unit to
cool off before operating it.
• If no power is being supplied to the unit,
check the connections first. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.
• If no sound comes from the speakers of twospeaker systems, set the fader control to the
centre position.
•If your car is equipped with a power aerial,
note that it will extend automatically while
the unit is operating.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Notes on handling CDs
A dirty or defective disc may cause sound
dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum
sound, handle the disc as follows.
Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc
clean, do not touch the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the labelled
surface.
To cancel the TV or video, do the steps
above and select “– –” in step 5.
Note
If you press the EJECT button on a CD/MD changer when
the unit is in the simultaneous play mode, the
simultaneous play is canceled.
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Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leave
them in a car parked in direct sunlight where
there can be a considerable rise in the
temperature inside the car.
Before playing, clean the discs with an
optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from
the centre out.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic
spray intended for analog discs.
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.
When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs
Use the optional Sony compact disc single
adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from
being damaged.
Maintenance
Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one
that matches the amperage described on the
fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power
connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse
blows again after replacement, there may be an
internal malfunction. In such a case, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Fuse (10 A)
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as
this could damage the unit.
Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the
connectors between the unit and the front
panel are not clean. To prevent this, open the
front panel by pressing (RELEASE), then
detach it and clean the connectors with a
cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply
too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may
be damaged.
EN
TV//Video/Additional Information
Main unit
Back of the front panel
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Dismounting the unit
Release key
(supplied)
µ
µ
Attaching the label to the
rotary remote
You can control this unit with the optional
rotary remote (RM-X2S).
Several labels are supplied with the rotary
remote. Attach the label that matches the
functions of this unit and the mounting
position of the rotary remote.
After you mount the rotary remote, attach the
label as in the illustration below.
LIST
MODE
SOUND
EN
Pull the unit out while the release key is inserted.
µ
Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin
screwdriver, and lever the front cover free.
µ
SOUND
MODE
LIST
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Location of controls
SOURCE
MODE
SEEK
AMS
RELEASE
MUTE
SOUND
OFF
SHIFT
1 1023456789
DSPL
LIST
Refer to the pages for details.
1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music
Sensor/manual search) button 5, 6, 7, 8,
11, 13, 18
2 SOURCE (source select) button 5, 7, 8,
10, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20
3 MODE (band/changer select) 7, 8, 10
4 SOUND button 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
5 Display window
6 Receptor for the optional wireless
remote
7 DSPL (display mode change) button 5,
8, 9, 10, 11, 12
8 6 (eject) button 5
9 LIST button
Disc Memo 12
DSP 15
List-up 9, 13, 19
Station Memo 8, 9
!º RELEASE (front panel release) button 4,
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!¡ (+) (–) (volume//bass/treble/balance/
fader control) buttons 5, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15,
16, 17
!™ MUTE button 9
!£ Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit hidden by the front panel) 4
!¢ OFF button 4, 5
!∞ SHIFT button
PLAY MODE 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18
REP 6, 11
SET UP 5, 10, 17
SHUF 6, 12
!§ POWER SELECT switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “POWER SELECT Switch” in the
Installation/Connections manual.
!¶ LINE OUT/IN SELECT switch (located on
the bottom of the unit)
See “LINE OUT/IN SELECT Switch” in
the Installation/Connections manual.
!• During radio/TV reception:
Number buttons 7, 8, 18
During CD/MD playback:
Direct disc selection buttons 11
EN
Additional Information
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EN
Location of controls
Optional wireless
remote (RM-X41)
The buttons of the wireless remote
operate control the same functions as
those on this unit.
1 OFF button
2 MODE/DIR button
(MODE) controls the same function on this
unit.
3 SOURCE button
4 SEEK/AMS button
5 PRESET/DISC button
You cannot do manual search and manual tuning
with the remote.
DIR
SEEK
AMS
PRESET
DISC
SOUND
SEL
MODE
+
+
+
FF
SOURCE
OFF
–
=
–
REW
–
MUTE DSPL
6 MUTE button
7 (–) (+) buttons
8 DSPL button
9 SOUND button
+
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When the POWER SELECT switch is set to the B position, the unit cannot be operated with the
wireless remote unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed or a CD is inserted to activate the unit
first.
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
17 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into
4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than
1 % total harmonic distortion.
Other specifications
CD player section
System Compact disc digital audio
system
Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB
Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Laser Diode Properties
Material GaAlAs
Wavelength 780 nm
Emission Duration Continuous
Laser output power Less than 44.6 µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance of
200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical
Pick-up Block.
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range 87.5 – 107.9 MHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity 8 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 62 dB (stereo),
65 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.9 % (stereo),
0.5 % (mono)
Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz
Capture ratio 2 dB
AM
Tuning range 530 – 1,710 kHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 40 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Outputs Line outputs (2)
Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
Dimensions Approx. 188 × 58 × 177 mm
Mounting dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 154 mm
Mass Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb. 14 oz.)
Supplied accessories Parts for installation and
Optional accessories Rotary remote RM-X2S
Optional equipment CD changer
Equalizer output
Power antenna relay
control lead
Power amplifier control
lead
Telephone mute control
lead
Illumination control lead
Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
(negative ground)
1
/2 × 2 3/8 × 7 in.)
(7
(w/h/d)
1
/8 × 2 × 6 1/8 in.)
(7
(w/h/d)
connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
Wireless remote RM-X41
BUS cable (supplied with
an RCA pin cord)
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
RCA pin cord
RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m),
RC-65 (5 m)
Cleaning cloth XP-CD1
Compact disc single
adapter CSA-8
CDX-705 (10 discs),
CDX-T65 (6 discs),
CDX-T62 (6 discs)
MD changer
MDX-60, MDX-61
Source selector
XA-C30
Digital preamplifier
XDP-U50D
TV tuner
XT-40V, etc.
EN
Additional Information
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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Troubleshooting guide
The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.
General
Problem
No sound.
The contents of the memory
have been erased.
Indications do not appear in the
display.
No beep tone.
Cause/Solution
•Adjust the volume with (+).
•Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker
systems.
• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
• The reset button has been pressed.
n Store again into the memory.
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning
the connectors” (page 21) for details.
•An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not
using the built-in amplifier.
• The beep tone is muted (page 10).
EN
CD/MD playback
Problem
A disc cannot be loaded.
Play does not begin.
A disc is automatically ejected.
The operation buttons do not
function.
The sound skips due to
vibration.
Radio/TV reception
Problem
Preset tuning is not possible.
Automatic tuning is not
possible.
The “ST” indication flashes.
Cause/Solution
•Another CD is already loaded.
•The CD was forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong
way (MD).
Defective MD or dusty CD.
The ambient temperature exceeds 50° C (122° F).
Press the reset button.
• The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20°.
• The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.
Cause/Solution
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
The broadcast signal is too weak.
n Use manual tuning.
•Tune in the frequency precisely.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
n Set to the MONO mode (page 8).
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DSP functions
Problem
No sound, or sound is too low.
Cause/Solution
The volume of the rear speakers may have been automatically
lowered in order to maximize the effect of the listening position
adjustment.
n Press (+) to adjust the balance.
The speaker balance can be set separately for the DSP on
mode and DSP off mode (page 15).
Error displays (when optional CD/MD changer is connected)
The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
Display
NO MAG
NO DISC
NG DISCS
ERROR
BLANK
RESET
NO READY
HI TEMP
*1 When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD does not appear in the display.
2
The disc number causing the error appears in the display.
*
Cause
The disc magazine is not inserted in
the CD/MD changer.
No disc is inserted in the CD/MD
changer.
A CD/MD cannot play because of
some problem.
A CD is dirty or inserted upside
2
down.*
1
*
An MD does not play because of some
problem.*
1
No tracks have been recorded on an
*
MD.*
The CD/MD changer cannot be
operated because of some problem.
The lid of the MD changer is open or
MDs are not inserted properly.
The ambient temperature is more than
50° C (122° F).
2
2
Solution
Insert the disc magazine with discs
into the CD/MD changer.
Insert discs in the CD/MD changer.
Insert another CD/MD.
Clean or insert the CD correctly.
Insert another MD.
Play an MD with tracks recorded on
it.
Press the reset button of the this unit.
Close the lid or inserted the MDs
properly.
Wait until the temperature goes down
below 50° C (122° F).
EN
Additional Information
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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Index
EN
A
Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 5, 11
Automatic tuning 8
Auto Scroll 11
B
Balance 9
Bass 9, 17
Bank Play 13
Beep tone 10
Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7
C
Caution alarm 4
CD playback 5, 10
Clock 5
D, E
Dimmer 10
Direct disc selection 11
Disc Memo 12
Display 5, 8, 10
DSP 14
DSP Custom File 15
Dual information 10
F, G, H
Fader 9, 16
Front panel 4
Fuse 21
I, J, K
Illumination color 10
Intro Scan 6, 11
M, N, O
Manual search 6, 11
Manual tuning 8
MD playback 10
Memorizing a station 7
Monaural mode 8
Mute 9
P, Q
PLAY MODE
BANK 13
INTRO 6, 11
LOCAL 8
MONO 8
R
Radio 7
Repeat Play 6, 11
Reset 4
Rotary remote 10, 22
S
SET UP
AMBER 10
A.SCRL 11
BEEP 10
CLOCK 5
DIM 10
D.INFO 10
GREEN 10
RM 10
Shuffle Play 6, 12
Simultaneous play 20
Source Sound Memory 17
Surround 14
Station memo 8
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L
Line output level 17
Listing position 15
List-up 9, 13
Local seek 8
Locating
a disc 11, 13
a specific point 6, 11
a specific track 5, 11
T, U
Treble 9, 17
TV 18
V
Video 18
Volume 9, 16, 17
W, X, Y, Z
Wireless remote 24
*I-3-859-668-11*(2)Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
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