Sony CDX-C560RDS User Manual

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

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CDX-C560RDS

 1996 by Sony Corporation

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.

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

Memorising stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 7

Memorising only the desired stations.............. 7

Receiving the memorised stations.................... 8

RDS

Overview of the RDS function .......................... 8

Displaying the station name.............................. 8

Re-tuning the same programme automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF) .................. 9

Listening to traffic announcements ................ 10

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF

and TA data .................................................. 10

Locating a station by programme type.......... 11

Setting the clock automatically ....................... 12

Other Functions

Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 12

Muting the sound.............................................. 12

Changing the sound and display settings ..... 13

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Changer

Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 14

Scanning the tracks

— Intro Scan ................................................. 15

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play .............................................. 15

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play .............................................. 15

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo ............................................... 16

Locating a disc by name

— List-up ...................................................... 16

Selecting specific tracks for playback

— Bank .......................................................... 17

Additional Information

Precautions ......................................................... 18

Maintenance....................................................... 19

Dismounting the unit ....................................... 19

Attaching the label to the rotary remote ........ 20

Location of controls .......................................... 21

Specifications ..................................................... 23

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 24

Index ................................................................... 26

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 ballpoint pen.

Reset button

Notes

• Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and some memorised 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.

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.

Setting the clock

SEEK

AMS

The clock has a 24-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

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Note

To play back an 8 cm 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 succeding tracks

To locate preceding tracks

Getting Started/CD Player

Locating a specific point in a track

SET UP PLAY MODE

REP SHUF

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REP

REP1

SET UP PLAY MODE

REP SHUF

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SHUF

— 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.

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

12345

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.

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

Memorising stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorises them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 10 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, MW and LW).

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 MW z LW

Memorising only the desired stations

You can store up to 10 stations on each band (20 for FM1 and FM2, 10 for each MW and LW) in the order of your choice.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band (FM1, FM2, MW or LW).

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.

CD Player/Radio

3 Press (SHIFT). 4 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

”BTM“ appaers.

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).

Receiving the memorised stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band (FM1, FM2, MW or LW).

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.

2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until “MONO-

ON“ appears.

The sound improves, but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears).

3 Press (SHIFT).

RDS

Overview of the RDS function

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows FM stations to send additional digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. Your car stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are just a few: re-tuning the same programme automatically, listening to traffic announcements and locating a station by programme type.

Notes

• Depending on the country or region, not all of the RDS functions are available.

• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is weak or if the station you are tuned in to is not transmitting RDS data.

Displaying the station name

The name of the station currently received lights up in the display.

Select an FM station (page 7).

When you tune in an FM station that transmits RDS data, the station name appears in the display.

FM1

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Note

The “*” indication means that an RDS station is being received.

Changing the displayed item

Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows:

” Frequency ” Clock ” Station Name

BBC 1 FM

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.

Note

“NO NAME” appears if the station received does not transmit RDS data.

Re-tuning the same programme automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF)

The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function automatically selects and re-tunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same programme during a longdistance drive without having to re-tune the station manually.

Frequencies change automatically.

98.5MHz

Station

1 Select an FM station (page 7). 2 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until “AF-ON”

appears.

The unit starts searching for an alternative station with a stronger signal in the same network.

Note

When there is no alternative station in the area and you do not need to search for an alternative station, turn the AF function off by pressing (AF/TA) repeatedly until “AF.TAOFF” appears.

Changing the displayed item

Each time you press (AF/TA), the item changes as follows:

” AF-ON ” TA-ON ” AF.TA-ON*

AF.TA-OFF “

* Select this to turn on both the AF and TA functions.

96.0MHz

102.5MHz

Listening to a regional programme

The “REG-ON” (regional on) function lets you stay tuned to a regional programme without being switched to another regional station. (Note that you must turn the AF function on.) The unit is factory preset to “REG-ON,” but if you want to turn off the function, do the following.

1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY

MODE) repeatedly until “REG” appears.

2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until “REG-OFF”

appears.

3 Press (SHIFT).

Note that selecting “REG-OFF” might cause the unit to switch to another regional station within the same network.

To go back to regional on, select “REG-ON” in step 2 above.

Note

This function does not work in the United Kingdom and in some other areas.

Local link function (United Kingdom only)

The Local Link function lets you select other local stations in the area, even though they are not stored on your number buttons.

1 Press a number button that has a local

station stored on it.

2 Within five seconds, press the number

button of the local station again.

3 Repeat this procedure until the desired

local station is received.

Radio/RDS

Notes

• “NO AF” and the station name flash alternately, if the unit cannot find an alternative station in the network.

• If the station name starts flashing after selecting a station with the AF function on, this indicates that no alternative frequency is available. Press (SEEK/AMS) while the station name is flashing (within eight seconds). The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data (“PI SEEK” appears and no sound is heard). If the unit cannot find another frequency, “NO PI” appears, and the unit returns to the originally selected frequency.

Listening to traffic announcements

The Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic Programme (TP) data let you automatically tune in an FM station is broadcasting traffic announcements even though you are listening to other programme sources.

Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until “TA-ON” or “AF.TA-ON” appears.

The unit starts searching for traffic information stations. “TP” appears in the display when the unit finds a station broadcasting traffic announcements. When the traffic announcement starts, “TA” flashes. The flashing stops when the traffic announcement is over.

Tips

• If you press (AF/TA) while tuning in the traffic announcement, the unit can play a CD.

• If the traffic announcement starts while you are listening to another programme source, the unit automatically switches to the announcement and goes back to the original source when the announcement is over.

Notes

• “NO TP” flashes for five seconds if the received station does not broadcast traffic announcements. Then, the unit starts searching for a station that broadcasts traffic announcements.

• When “EON” appears with “TP” in the display, the current station makes use of broadcast traffic announcement of other stations in the same network.

To cancel the current traffic announcement

Press (AF/TA) momentarily.

To cancel all traffic announcements, turn off the function by pressing (AF/TA) until “AF.TA-OFF” appears.

Receiving emergency announcements

If an emergency announcement comes in while you are listening to the radio, the programme will be automatically switched to the announcement. If you are listening to a source other than the radio, the emergency announcements will be heard if you set AF or TA to on. The unit will then automatically switch to these announcements no matter what you are listening to at the time.

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data

When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores each station’s data as well as its frequency, so you don’t have to turn on the AF or TA function every time you tune in the preset station. You can select a different setting (AF, TA, or both) for individual preset stations, or the same setting for all preset stations.

Presetting the same setting for all preset stations

1 Select an FM band (page 7). 2 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly to select either

“AF-ON”, “TA-ON” or “AF.TA-ON” (for both AF and TA functions).

Note that selecting “AF.TA-OFF” stores not only RDS stations, but also non-RDS stations.

3 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY

MODE) repeatedly until “BTM” appears.

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements beforehand so you won’t miss the announcement. When a traffic announcement starts, the volume will be automatically adjusted to the preset level.

1 Select the desired volume level. 2 Press (AF/TA) for two seconds.

“TA” appears and the setting is stored.

4 Press (4) (n). 5 Press (SHIFT).

Presetting different settings for each preset station

1 Select an FM band, and tune in the

desired station (page 7).

2 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly to select either

“AF-ON”, “TA-ON” or “AF.TA-ON” (for both AF and TA functions).

3 Press the desired number button until

“MEM” appears.

Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.

Tip

If you want to change the AF and/or TA setting after you tuned in the preset station, you can do so by turning the AF or TA function on or off.

Locating a station by programme type

You can locate the station you want by selecting one of the programme types shown below.

Note

If the countries or regions where EON data is not transmitted, you can use this function only for the stations you have tuned in before.

Programme types Display

News NEWS Current Affairs AFFAIRS Information INFO Sports SPORT Education EDUCATE Drama DRAMA Culture CULTURE Science SCIENCE Varied VARIED Popular Music POP M Rock Music ROCK M Middle of the Road Music M.O.R. M Light Classical LIGHT M Classical CLASSICS Other Music Type OTHER M Weather WEATHER Finance FINANCE Children’s programmes CHILDREN Social Affairs SOCIAL A Religion RELIGION

Programme types Display

Phone In PHONE IN Travel TRAVEL Leisure LEISURE Jazz Music JAZZ Country Music COUNTRY National Music NATION M Oldies Music OLDIES Folk Music FOLK M Documentary DOCUMENT Not specified NONE

Note

You cannot use this function in some countries where no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is available.

1 Press (PTY/LIST) during FM reception

until “PTY” appears.

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The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting PTY data. “- - -

- -” appears if the received station is not an RDS station, or if the RDS data has not been received.

INFO

2 Press (PTY/LIST) repeatedly until the

desired programme type appears.

The programme types appear in the order shown in the above table. Note that you cannot select “NONE” (Not specified) for searching.

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3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS).

The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type. When the unit finds the programme, the programme type appears again for five seconds. “NO” and the programme type appear alternately for five seconds if the unit cannot find the programme type. It then returns to the previous station.

RDS

Setting the clock automatically

The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically.

1 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP)

repeatedly until “CT” appears.

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2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until “CT-ON”

appears.

The clock is set.

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3 Press (SHIFT) to return to the normal

display.

To cancel the CT function

Select “CT-OFF” in step 2 above.

Notes

• The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received.

• There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time.

CTOFF

SET UP

CTON

SET UP

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.)

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).

Changing the sound and display settings

You can set:

•CLOCK (page 5).

•CT (Clock Time) (page 12).

•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 colour 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 14).

Note

If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep tone will be disabled.

Boosting bass sound — D-bass

You can enjoy clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low frequency signal with a sharper curve than conventional bass boost. You can hear the bass line more clearly even if the vocal sound is the same volume. You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily with the D-BASS dial. This effect is similar to the one you get when you use an optional subwoofer system. Moreover, the Digital D-bass* function creates even sharper and more powerful bass sound than Analog D-bass.

* Digital D-bass is available during CD playback.

Digital D-BASS

D-BASS 3

Level

0dB

D-BASS 2

D-BASS 1

Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)

Adjusting the bass curve

Turn the D-BASS dial to adjust the bass level (1, 2 or 3).

“D-BASS” appears in the display. During CD playback, “DIGITAL D-BASS” appears in the display.

Analog D-BASS

Level

0dB

D-BASS 3

D-BASS 2

D-BASS 1

RDS/Other Functions

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 CT 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.

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.

To cancel, turn the dial to the OFF position.

Note

The bass sound may distort at same volumes. If the bass sound distorts, adjust the D-BASS dial or volume button.

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Changer

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.

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.

If the track name of an MD is not prerecorded, “NO

NAME” appears in the display.

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).

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.

Disc name*

Track name*

Clock*

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 succeding 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.

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).

— Shuffle Play

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.

2 Press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until the

desired setting appears.

z SHUF-1 z SHUF-2 z SHUF-3

SHUF-OFF Z

Shuffle Play starts.

3 Press (SHIFT).

To go back to the normal playback mode, select “SHUF-OFF” in step 2 above.

CD/MD Changer

ENTER

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DISC

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NAMEDISC

CD2

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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 17).

1 Play the CD and press (PTY/LIST) for two

seconds.

CD2

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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 14).

2 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 _ )

CD2

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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).

2 Press (4) (n) after locating the

desired character.

The flashing cursor moves to the next space.

CD2

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If you press (1) (N), the flashing cursor moves to the left.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the

entire name.

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NAMEDISC

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3 To return to the normal CD playback

mode, press (PTY/LIST) for two seconds.

Tip

To erase/correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for each character.

2 Press (PTY/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 (PTY/LIST) for two seconds.

The unit returns to the normal CD playback mode.

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.”

1 Press (PTY/LIST) momentarily.

The name assigned to the disc currently playing appears in the display.

2 Press (PTY/LIST) repeatedly until you

find the desired disc.

3 Press (5) (ENTER) to play back the disc.

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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Note

If you have not labeled the disc, the bank edit mode does not appear and the programme edit mode appears. To go back to the normal playback mode, press (SHIFT).

TRACKDISC

1 5

PLAY MODE ENTER

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.

CD/MD Changer

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.

5 Press (SHIFT).

Additional Information

Precautions

• 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.

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 CDs

Use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from being damaged.

Do not stick paper or tape on the labelled surface.

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.

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.

Dismounting the unit

Release key (supplied)

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.

Main unit

Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver, and lever the front cover free.

Additional Information

Back of the front panel

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

MODE

LIST

Location of controls

SOURCE

SEEK

AMS

RELEASE

MODE

MUTE

DSPL

SOUND

OFF

SHIFT

1 10

23456789

LIST

PTY

D-BASS

AF/TA

OFF

Refer to the pages for details.

1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music

Sensor/manual search) button 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 14, 17

2 SOURCE (source select) button 5, 7, 8,

3 MODE (band/changer select) 7, 8, 14 4 SOUND button 12 5 DSPL (display mode change) button 5,

8, 14, 16

6 Display window 7 Receptor for the optional wireless

remote

8 PTY/LIST button

Disc Memo 16 List-up 16 RDS programme 11

9 6 (eject) button 5 !º AF/TA button 9, 10, 11 !¡ RELEASE (front panel release) button 4,

!™ (+) (–) (volume/bass/treble/balance/

fader control) buttons 5, 12, 16

!£ MUTE button 12 !¢ 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, 9, 10, 15, 17 REP 6, 15 SET UP 5, 12, 13, 14 SHUF 6, 15

!¶ POWER SELECT switch (located on the

bottom of the unit)

See “POWER SELECT Switch” in the Installation/Connections manual.

!• During radio reception:

Number buttons 7, 8, 9, 11

During CD/MD playback:

Direct disc selection buttons 14

!ª D-BASS dial 13

Additional Information

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

SOURCE

OFF

–

REW

–

MUTE DSPL

6 MUTE button 7 (–) (+) buttons 8 DSPL button 9 SOUND button

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

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

Tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108 MHz Aerial terminal External aerial 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

MW/LW

Tuning range MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz

LW: 153 – 281 kHz Aerial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity MW: 30 µV

LW: 50 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)

Power aerial relay control lead Power amplifier control lead Telephone mute control lead Illumination control lead

Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz

Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz

Power requirements 12 V DC car battery

(negative ground)

Dimensions Approx. 188 × 58 × 177 mm

(w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 154 mm

(w/h/d) Mass Approx. 1.3 kg Supplied accessories Parts for installation and

connections (1 set)

Front panel case (1) Optional accessories Rotary remote RM-X2S

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 Optional equipment CD changer

CDX-705 (10 discs), CDX-T65 (6 discs), CDX-T62 (6 discs)

MD changer

MDX-60, MDX-61

Source selector

XA-C30

Additional Information

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 centre 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 19) for details.

•An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier.

• The beep tone is muted (page 13).

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 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. 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).

RDS

Problem

A SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

No traffic announcements.

PTY displays “NONE.”

Cause/Solution

The station is non-TP or the signal is weak. n Press (AF/TA) until “AF.TA-OFF” appears.

•Activate “TA.”

•The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. n Tune in another station.

The station does not specify the programme type.

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.

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

down.*

An MD does not play because of some problem.*

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.

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.

Additional Information

If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Index

Alternative Frequencies (AF) 9, 10 Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 5, 14 Automatic tuning 8 Auto Scroll 14

Balance 12 Bass 12 Bank Play 17 Beep tone 13 Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7

Caution alarm 4 CD playback 5, 14 Clock 5 Clock Time function (CT) 12

D, E

D-BASS 13 Dimmer 13 Direct disc selection 14 Disc Memo 16 Display 5, 8, 14, 16 Dual information 13

F, G, H

Fader 12 Front panel 4 Fuse 19

I, J, K

Illumination color 13 Intro Scan 6, 15

List-up 16 Local seek 8 Local link function 9 Locating

a disc 14, 16 a specific point 6, 14 a specific track 5, 14

M, N, O

Manual search 6, 14 Manual tuning 8 MD playback 14 Memorising a station 7 Monaural mode 8 Mute 12

P, Q

PLAY MODE

BANK 17 INTRO 6, 15 LOCAL 8 MONO 8

Programme 11

Radio 7 Radio Data System (RDS) 8 Repeat Play 6, 15 Reset 4 Rotary remote 13, 20

SET UP

AMBER 13 A.SCRL 14 BEEP 13 CLOCK 5 CT 12 DIM 13 D.INFO 13 GREEN 13 RM 13

Shuffle Play 6, 15

T, U

Traffic Announcement (TA) 10 Traffic Programme (TP) 11 Treble 12

Volume 12

W, X, Y, Z

Wireless remote 22

¡Bienvenido!

Enhorabuena por la adquisición de este reproductor de discos compactos de Sony. Esta unidad le permitirá disfrutar de varias funciones mediante un mando a distancia rotativo o inalámbrico opcionales.

Además de las operaciones de reproducción de CD y la radio, puede ampliar el sistema mediante la conexión de un cambiador opcional de CD/MD.

Indice

Sólo esta unidad

Procedimientos iniciales

Restauración de la unidad ................................. 4

Extracción del panel frontal............................... 4

Ajuste del reloj..................................................... 5

Reproductor de discos compactos

Reproducción de discos compactos ................. 5

Reproducción de discos compactos en diversos

modos .............................................................. 6

Radio

Memorización automática de emisoras

— Memorización de la mejor sintonía

(BTM) ............................................................... 7

Memorización de las emisoras deseadas......... 7

Recepción de emisoras memorizadas .............. 7

RDS

Descripción general de la función RDS ........... 8

Visualización del nombre de la emisora.......... 8

Resintonización automática del mismo

programa

— Frecuencias alternativas (AF).................. 9

Recepción de anuncios de tráfico ................... 10

Programación de emisoras RDS con los datos

AF y TA ......................................................... 10

Localización de emisoras mediante el tipo de

programa....................................................... 11

Ajuste automático del reloj .............................. 12

Otras funciones

Ajuste de las características de sonido........... 12

Cancelación del sonido .................................... 12

Cambio de los ajustes de sonido y

visualización ................................................. 13

Equipo opcional

Cambiador de CD/MD

Reproducción de discos compactos (CD) o de

minidiscos (MD) ................................................ 14

Exploración de temas

— Exploración de introducción ................. 15

Reproducción repetida de temas

— Reproducción repetida........................... 15

Reproducción de temas en orden aleatorio

— Reproducción aleatoria .......................... 15

Asignación de títulos a los discos compactos

— Memorando de discos ............................ 16

Localización de discos mediante el nombre

— Función de listado .................................. 17

Selección de temas específicos para su

reproducción

— Función de banco .................................... 17

Información complementaria

Precauciones ...................................................... 18

Mantenimiento .................................................. 19

Desmontaje de la unidad ................................. 20

Adhesión de la etiqueta al mando a distancia

rotativo .......................................................... 20

Localización de los controles ........................... 21

Especificaciones ................................................. 23

Guía de solución de problemas ...................... 24

Indice alfabético ................................................ 26

Procedimientos iniciales

Notas

• Procure no dejar caer el panel al extraerlo de la unidad.

• Si pulsa (RELEASE) para extraer el panel mientras la unidad se encuentra encendida, esta se desactivará automáticamente para evitar que se dañen los altavoces.

• Cuando lleve consigo el panel, guárdelo en el estuche suministrado.

Restauración de la unidad

Antes de utilizar la unidad por primera vez o después de sustituir la batería del automóvil, es necesario restaurar dicha unidad. Pulse el botón de restauración con un objeto puntiagudo, por ejemplo, un bolígrafo.

Botón de restauración

Notas

• Al pulsar el botón de restauración se borrarán los ajustes del reloj y algunas funciones memorizadas.

• Cuando conecte el cable de alimentación o restaure la unidad, espere unos 10 segundos antes de insertar un

disco. No inserte ningún disco antes de que transcurran los 10 segundos, ya que de lo contrario la unidad no se restaurará y deberá volver a pulsar el botón de restauración.

Extracción del panel frontal

Es posible extraer el panel frontal de esta unidad con el fin de evitar su robo.

1 Pulse (OFF). 2 Pulse (RELEASE) para abrir el panel

frontal. A continuación, deslícelo ligeramente hacia la izquierda y extráigalo tirando hacia fuera.

(OFF)

Fijación del panel frontal

Alinee la parte A del panel con la parte B de la unidad como muestra la ilustración y, a continuación, ejerza presión hasta oír un chasquido.

Notas

• Asegúrese de no fijar el panel frontal al revés.

• No ejerza excesiva presión sobre el panel al fijarlo a la unidad. Presiónelo ligeramente.

• No sujete con demasiada fuerza ni presione excesivamente sobre el visor del panel frontal.

• No exponga el panel frontal a la luz solar directa, a fuentes térmicas, como conductos de aire caliente, ni lo deje en un lugar húmedo. No lo deje nunca sobre el salpicadero de un automóvil aparcado bajo la luz solar directa, ya que podría producirse un considerable aumento de temperatura.

Alarma de precaución

Si gira el interruptor de la llave de encendido a la posición OFF sin haber extraído el panel frontal, la alarma de precaución emitirá pitidos durante unos segundos (sólo si el interruptor POWER SELECT está ajustado en la posición A). Si conecta un amplificador opcional de potencia y no utiliza el incorporado, los pitidos se desactivarán.

(RELEASE)

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