Sony CDX-C610 User Manual

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FM/AM Compact Disc Player

3-856-122-42 (2)

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-C610 Serial No.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

CDX-C610

 1995 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 a rotary remote or a 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

Creating a program

— CD Program Memory .............................. 6

Radio

Memorizing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 8

Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 8

Receiving the memorized stations.................... 9

Storing the station names

— Station Memo ............................................ 9

Locating a station by name

— List-up ...................................................... 10

Other Functions

Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 10

Muting the sound.............................................. 10

Changing the sound and display settings ..... 11

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Changer

Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 11

Scanning the tracks

— Intro Scan ................................................. 12

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play .............................................. 12

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play .............................................. 12

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo ............................................... 13

Locating a disc by name

— List-up ...................................................... 13

Selecting the specific tracks for playback

— Bank .......................................................... 14

Creating a program

— CD Program Memory ............................ 14

Additional Information

Precautions ......................................................... 17

Maintenance ....................................................... 17

Dismounting the unit ....................................... 18

Attaching the label to the rotary remote ........ 18

Location of controls .......................................... 19

Specifications ..................................................... 21

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 22

Index .................................................... Back cover

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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

Note

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.

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.

• When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the supplied front panel case.

• Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on the display windows 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.

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent the unit from being stolen.

1 Press (OFF).

2 Press (RELEASE) to open up the front

panel. Then slide the front panel a little to the left, and pull it off 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.

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).

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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).

SET

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1 Press (4) (n).

2 Set the hour.

3 Press (4) (n).

CLOCK

SET UP

SET

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The hour digit flashes.

SET

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SET

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The minute digits flash.

100

SET UP

to go forward

to go back

1000

SET UP

1000

SET UP

CD Player

Listening to a CD

Simply insert the CD.

Playback starts automatically.

Labeled side up

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 (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).

TRACK

5 215

Track number

Getting Started/CD Player

4 Set the minute.

to go forward

to go back

SET

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1008

SET UP

2 Press (SHIFT).

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The clock starts.

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.

1008

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.

SEEK/AMS

To locate succeeding tracks

To locate previous tracks

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PLAY MODE ENTER

ENTER

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.

SEEK/AMS

To search forward

To search backward

Note

If “ means you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

” or “ ” appears in the display, that

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.

1 Press (SHIFT).

Every time you press (SHIFT), only the items you can select light up.

SET UP PLAY MODE

SHIFT

2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

the desired play mode appears.

Each time you press (3) (PLAY MODE), the item changes as follows:

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3 Press (4) (n) to select “ON.”

Playback starts.

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To go back to the normal playback mode, select “OFF” in step 3 above.

12345

INTRO n REP n SHUF n PGM

INTROOFF

PLAY MODE

INTRO

INTROON

PLAY MODE

Creating a program

— CD Program Memory

You can play the tracks in the order you want by making your own program. You can make two programs: Program 1 and Program 2. You can select up to 12 tracks in each program. You can store the programs in memory.

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

MODE) for two seconds.

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“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.

To select Program 2, press (4) (n) repeatedly until “P 2” appears.

2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select

the track you want.

3 Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily.

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4 To continue entering tracks, repeat steps

2 and 3.

5 When you finish selecting tracks, press

(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

Notes

• “*WAIT*” appears in the display while the unit is

reading the data.

• “*FULL*” appears in the display when you try to enter

more than 12 tracks into a program at one time.

Playing the stored program

You can select:

•PGM 1 to play Program 1.

•PGM 2 to play Program 2.

•PGM 1+2 to play Programs 1 and 2.

1 Press (SHIFT).

2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

“PGM” appears.

TRACK

3 P101

PLAY MODE ENTER

TRACK

2 P102

PLAY MODE

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3 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the

desired program appears.

Program 1 playback

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PGM1

PLAY MODE

PGM

Program 2 playback

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PGM2

PLAY MODE

PGM

Programs 1 and 2 playback

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PGM1 2

PLAY MODE

PGM

1+2

Normal playback

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PGMOFF

PLAY MODE

Program Play starts.

To go back to the normal playback mode, select “PGM-OFF” in step 3 above.

Note

“NO DATA” appears in the display if no track is stored in the program.

Erasing the entire program

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

MODE) for two seconds.

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“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.

TRACK

7 P108

PLAY MODE ENTER

Adding tracks to the program

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

MODE) for two seconds.

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“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.

TRACK

4 P103

PLAY MODE ENTER

To select Program 2, press (4) (n) repeatedly until “P 2” appears.

2 Press (1) (N) or (4) (n) to select the

track slot number where you want to insert a track.

Track slot number

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TRACK

2 P102

PLAY MODE ENTER

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select

the track you want to insert.

4 Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily to enter

the track.

The current track in that slot number and the succeeding tracks shift down. To continue inserting tracks, repeat steps 2 through 4.

Note

Once all 12 slots have been filled, “*FULL*” appears in the display, and you cannot insert tracks.

5 When you finish inserting tracks, press

(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

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CD Player

2 Press (1) (N) repeatedly until “DEL”

appears.

DEL

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--PGM1--

PLAY MODE ENTER

To delete Program 2, press (4) (n) repeatedly until “PGM 2” appears.

3 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.

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NO DATA

PLAY MODE ENTER

The entire program is erased.

4 When you finish erasing programs, press

(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

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Erasing the tracks in the program

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

MODE) for two seconds.

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“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.

TRACK

7 P108

PLAY MODE ENTER

To select Program 2, press (4) (n) repeatedly until “P 2” appears.

2 Press (1) (N) or (4) (n) to select the

track you want to erase.

Track slot number

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The track currently registered in slot 6 of Program 1.

TRACK

3 P106

PLAY MODE ENTER

3 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.

When you erase a track from a slot number, the succeeding tracks shift up to fill the gap.

DISC

DEL

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TRACK

-- P106

PLAY MODE ENTER

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TRACK

7 P106

PLAY MODE ENTER

4 To continue erasing tracks, repeat steps

2 and 3.

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 the station while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

desired band (FM1, FM2 or AM).

2 Press (SHIFT), then press (6) (BTM).

The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons.

Notes

• The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If only a few stations are received, some number buttons remain empty.

• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.

5 When you finish erasing tracks, press (3)

(PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

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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

desired band.

2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune

in the station 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.

Note

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

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Receiving the memorized

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FM1

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FM1

stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

desired band.

2 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.

FM1

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3 Enter the characters.

1 Press (+) to select the desired

2 Press (4) (n) after locating the

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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 _ )

If you press (–), the characters appear in the reverse order. If you want to put a blank space between characters, select “_” (underbar).

desired character.

The flashing cursor moves to the next space.

CD Player/Radio

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

ON“ appears.

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

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

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

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the

entire name.

4 To return to the normal radio reception,

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press (DSPL), the items alternate between the frequency and time.

press (LIST) for two seconds.

Tip

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

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Displaying the station name

Press (DSPL) during radio reception.

FM1

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WRKISS

Other Functions

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

z Station name* z Frequency z Clock

* If the station name 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.

5 Press (LIST) for two seconds.

The unit returns to the normal radio reception mode.

Locating a station by name

— List-up

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust bass, treble, balance and fader. Each source can store the bass and treble level respectively.

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 work as volume control buttons.)

Muting the sound

Press (MUTE).

“MUTE-ON” flashes.

To restore the previous volume level, press (MUTE) again.

1 Press (LIST) momentarily.

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

LST

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WRKISS

ENTER

2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the

desired station.

3 Press (5) (ENTER) to tune in the desired

station.

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).

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Changing the sound and display settings

You can set:

• AMBER/GREEN to change the illumination color to amber or green.

• BEEP to turn on or off the beeps.

• DIM (Dimmer) to change the brightness of the display .

• D.INFO (dual information) to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (ON) or to display the information alternately (OFF).

•LOUD (Loudness) to enjoy bass and treble even at low volume. Bass and treble will be reinforced.

•RM (Rotary Remote) to change the operative direction of the controls of the optional rotary remote.

— Select “NORM” to use the rotary remote

as the factory preset position.

— Select “REV” when you mount the

rotary remote on the right of the steering column.

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

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 AMBER/GREEN n BEEP n DIM n D.INFO* n LOUD* n RM

* When you have not tune the station or there is no

CD/MD being played, these items will not appear.

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.

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Changer

You can control up to 10 CD changers and MD changers with this unit.

Playing a CD or MD

Press (SOURCE) until the desired changer appears.

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 is on, 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

The Auto Scroll function automatically scrolls the disc name of the MD when the title length exceeds eight characters when you press (DSPL).

Disc name*

Track name*

Clock*

Radio/Other Functions/CD/MD Changer

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

repeatedly until “A.SCRL” appears.

2 Press (4) (n) to select “A.SCRL-ON.”

To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.SCRL-OFF” in step 2 above.

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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.

SEEK/AMS

To locate succeeding tracks

To locate previous 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.

SEEK/AMS

To search forward

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), then

press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “REP” appears.

2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the

desired setting appears.

z REP-1 z REP-2 z REP-3

REP-OFF Z

Repeat Play starts.

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

To search backward

Locating a disc by disc number

— Direct Disc Selection

Press the number button that corresponds with 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.

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

Playing tracks in random order

You can select:

•SHUF 1 to play the tracks on the current disc in a random order.

•SHUF 2 to play the tracks in the current changer in a random order.

•SHUF 3 to play all tracks in a random order.

1 During playback, press (SHIFT), then

2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the

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

— Shuffle Play

press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “SHUF” appears.

desired setting appears.

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

SHUF-OFF Z

Shuffle Play starts.

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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 a disc by name and select the specific tracks for playback (page 14).

1 Play the CD and press (LIST) for two

seconds.

DISCNAME

DISC

CD1

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Displaying the disc memo

Press (DSPL) during CD playback.

DISCNAME

DISC

CD1

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SCHUBERT

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

z Elapsed playback time z Disc title

Clock Z

Erasing the disc memo

1 Press (SOURCE) to select the CD changer

(for example CD2 or CD3).

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 _ )

DISCNAME

DISC

CD1

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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.

DISCNAME

DISC

CD1

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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.

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.

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.

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (CD changer with custom file function or MD changer)

You can use this function for the discs that have been assigned a custom name. For more information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a CD.”

1 Press (LIST) momentarily.

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

DISC

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2 Press (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 is displayed only in upper cases. There are also some letters which cannot be displayed (during MD playback)

Selecting the 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

DISC

CD2

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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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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.

TRACK

PLAY MODE ENTER

DISC

TRACK

3 SKIP

PLAY MODE ENTER

4 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

The unit returns to the normal CD playback mode.

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 specific 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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BANK

BANKON

PLAY MODE

Playback starts from the track following the current one.

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

Creating a program

— CD Program Memory (CD changer with program memory function)

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

MODE) for two seconds.

Program edit mode

DISC

CD2

SUR EQ

“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.

TRACK

3 P101

PLAY MODE ENTER

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If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (3) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1” above.

To select Program 2, press (4) (n) repeatedly until “P 2” appears.

2 Select the track you want.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

the changer.

2 Press (SHIFT), then press the number

button to select the disc.

3 Press (SHIFT).

4 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to

select the track.

3 Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily.

SUR EQ

ENTER

PLAY MODE ENTER

DISC

CD2

SUR EQ

TRACK

2 P102

PLAY MODE ENTER

4 To continue entering tracks, repeat steps

2 and 3.

5 When you finish entering tracks, press

(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

Notes

• “*WAIT*” appears in the display while the unit is

reading the data, or when a disc has not been put into the unit.

• “*FULL*” appears in the display when you try to enter

more than 12 tracks into a program at one time.

Playing the stored program

Changing the disc order in the changer will not affect program memory play.

You can select:

•PGM 1 to play Program 1.

•PGM 2 to play Program 2.

•PGM 1+2 to play Programs 1 and 2.

3 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the disired

program appears.

z PGM-1 z PGM-2 z PGM-1+2

PGM-OFF Z

Progarm Play starts.

To go back to the normal playback mode, select “PGM-OFF” in step 3 above.

Notes

• If you press the number button during program memory play, program memory play is interrupted, and playback of the selected disc starts.

• “NO DATA” appears in the display if no track is stored in the program.

• If a track stored into the program memory is not in the disc magazine, the track will be skipped.

• When the disc magazine contains not a single track stored into the program memory, or when the program information has not been loaded yet, “NO READY” appears.

Erasing the entire program

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

MODE) for two seconds.

DISC

CD2

SUR EQ

“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.

TRACK

7 P108

PLAY MODE ENTER

If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (3) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1” above.

2 Press (1) (N) repeatedly until “DEL“

appears.

DEL

SUR EQ

--PGM1--

PLAY MODE ENTER

To erase Program 2, press (4) (n) repeatedly until “PGM 2” appears.

3 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.

SUR EQ

The entire program is erased.

NO DATA

PLAY MODE ENTER

CD/MD Changer

1 Press (SHIFT).

4 When you finish erasing programs, press

(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

“PGM” appears.

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Adding tracks to the program

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

MODE) for two seconds.

DISC

CD2

SUR EQ

“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.

TRACK

7 P108

PLAY MODE ENTER

Erasing the tracks in the program

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

MODE) for two seconds.

DISC

CD2

SUR EQ

“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.

TRACK

2 P107

PLAY MODE ENTER

If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (3) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1” above.

To select Program 2, press (4) (n) repeatedly until “P 2” appears.

2 Press (1) (N) or (4) (n) to select the

track slot number where you want to insert a track.

track slot number

DISC

CD2

SUR

TRACK

2 P105

PLAY MODE ENTER

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select

the track you want to insert.

4 Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily to enter

the track.

The current track in that slot number and the succeeding tracks shift down. To continue inserting tracks, repeat steps 2 through 4.

Note

Once all 12 slots have been filled, “*FULL*” appears in the display, and you cannot insert tracks.

5 When you finish inserting tracks, press

(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (3) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1“ above.

To select Program 2, press (4) (n) repeatedly until “P 2” appears.

2 Press (1) (N) or (4) (n) to select the

track you want to erase.

Track slot number

DISC

CD2

SUR EQ

The track currently registered in slot 6 of Program 1.

TRACK

3 P106

PLAY MODE ENTER

3 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.

When you erase a track from a slot number, the succeeding tracks shift up to fill the gap.

DISC

DEL

SUR EQ

TRACK

-- P106

PLAY MODE ENTER

DISC

CD2

SUR

TRACK

7 P106

PLAY MODE ENTER

4 To continue erasing tracks, repeat steps

2 and 3.

5 When you finish erasing tracks, press (3)

(PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

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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 two-speaker systems, set the fader control to the center position.

• If your car is equipped with a power antenna, 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

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 center 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.

CD/MD Changer/Additional Information

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 labeled surface.

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 (15 A)

Warning

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.

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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

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 match the functions of this unit and the mounting position of the rotary remote. After you mount the rotary remote, attach the label in the illustration below.

LIST

SOUND

DSPL

Back of the front panel

Dismounting the unit

Release key (supplied)

DSPL

SOUND

LIST

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Location of controls

OFF

SEEK/AMS

SOURCE SOUND

DSPL LIST

RELEASE

MUTE

SHIFT

12345678910

Refer to the pages for details.

1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music

Sensor/manual search) button 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16

2 OFF button 4, 5 3 SOUND button 10 4 (+) (–) (volume/sub output level/bass/

treble/balance/fader control) buttons 5, 9, 10, 13

5 Display window 6 DSPL (display mode change) button 5,

9, 10, 11, 12, 13

7 6 (eject) button 5 8 LIST button

Disc Memo 13 List-up 10, 13, 14 Station Memo 9, 10

9 SOURCE (source select) button 5, 8, 9,

11, 13, 15

!º RELEASE (front panel release) button 4,

!¡ Reset button (located on the front side

of the unit hidden by the front panel) 4

!™ MUTE button 10 !£ SHIFT button

BTM 8 PLAY MODE 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16 SET UP 5, 11

!¢ During radio reception:

Number buttons 8, 9

During CD/MD playback:

Direct disc selection buttons 12

!∞ POWER SELECT switch (located on the

bottom of the unit)

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

!§ Receptor for the optional wireless

remote

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Location of controls

Optional wireless remote (RM-X41)

The buttons of the wireless remote work the same functions as those on this unit.

1 OFF button 2 DIR button

(DIR) does not work with this unit.

3 SOURCE button 4 SEEK/AMS button 5 PRESET/DISC button

You cannot do the 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.

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Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 15 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

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),

0.3 % (mono) Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz Capture ratio 2 dB

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 35 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Output lead Power antenna relay

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. 1.5 kg (3 lb.

Supplied accessories Parts for installation and

Optional accessories Rotary remote RM-X2S

Optional equipment CD changer

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

control lead Power amplifier control lead

Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz

(negative ground)

/2 × 2 3/8 × 7 in.)

(7 (w/h/d)

4.9 oz.)

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-71 (10 discs), CDX-72 (10 discs), CDX-81 (10 discs), CDX-91 (10 discs), CDX-T60 (6 discs), CDX-T62 (6 discs)

MD changer

MDX-40, MDX-60

Source selector

XA-U20, etc.

/8 × 2 × 6

/8 in.)

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Troubleshooting guide

The following check will help you remedy the problems that 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.

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.

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 18) for details.

Cause/Solution

• Another CD is already loaded.

• The CD is 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.

Radio reception

Problem

Preset tuning is not possible.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

The “ST” indication flashes.

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Cause/Solution

• Memorize the correct frequency.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

The broadcast signal is too weak. n Use manual tuning.

• Tune in the frequency correctly.

• The broadcast signal is too weak. n Set to the MONO mode (page 9).

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Error displays (when the 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

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 of the disc causing the error appears in the display.

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

Cause

The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD changer.

No disc is inserted in the CD/MD changer.

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 (122°F).

Solution

Insert the disc magazine with discs into the CD/MD changer.

Insert the discs in the CD/MD changer.

Clean or insert the CD correctly.

Insert another MD.

Play an MD with recorded tracks on it.

Press the reset button of the unit.

Close the lid or inserted the MDs properly.

Wait until the temperature goes down below 50°C (122°F).

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Index

Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 5, 12 Automatic tuning 9 Auto Scroll 11

Balance 10 Bass 10 Bank Play 14 Beep tone 11 Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 8

Caution alarm 4 CD playback 5, 11 CD program memory 6, 14 Clock 5

D, E

Direct disc selection 12 Disc Memo 13 Disc Scan 12 Display 5, 9, 10, 11, 13 Dual information 11

F, G, H

Fader 10 Front panel 4 Fuse 17

I, J, K

Illumination color 11 Intro Scan 6, 12

List-up 10, 13 Local seek 9 Locating

a disc 12, 13 a specific point 6, 12 a specific track 5, 12 a station 10

Loudness 11

M, N, O

Manual search 6, 12 Manual tuning 9 MD playback 11 Memorizing a station 8 Monaural mode 9 Mute 10

P, Q

PLAY MODE

BANK 14 INTRO 6, 12 LOCAL 9 MONO 9 PGM 6, 14 REP 6, 12 SHUF 6, 12

Program 6, 14

Radio 8 Repeat Play 6, 12 Reset 4 Rotary remote 11, 18

SET UP

AMBER 11 A.SCRL 11 BEEP 11 CLOCK 5 DIM 11 D.INFO 11 GREEN 11 LOUD 11

RM 11 Shuffle Play 6, 12 Station Memo 9

T, U

Treble 10

Volume 10

Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

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W, X, Y, Z

Wireless remote 20

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