Sony CDX-C610 User Manual

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

Actual total number: Sony CDX-C610 (E) 3-856-122-42(2)

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.

continue to next page n

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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