Sony CDX-C6850R User Manual

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

3-865-872-11 (1)

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CDX-C6850R

 1999 by Sony Corporation

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features as well as a supplied rotary commander and an optional wireless remote.

In addition to the CD playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD unit*1. When you operate this unit or a connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc*2.

*1You can also connect a CD changer, an MD

changer, a CD player, or an MD player.

A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes

information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names. This information is recorded on the disc.

Table of Contents

This Unit Only With Optional Equipment

Location of controls ................................................. 4

Getting Started

Resetting the unit ................................................ 6

Detaching the front panel .................................. 6

Setting the clock .................................................. 7

CD Player

Listening to a CD ................................................ 8

Playing a CD in various modes ...................... 10

Radio

Memorising stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................. 10

Memorising only the desired stations............ 11

Receiving the memorised stations .................. 11

RDS

Overview of the RDS function ........................ 12

Displaying the station name............................ 12

Retuning the same programme automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF) ................ 13

Listening to traffic announcements ................ 14

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and

TA data .......................................................... 15

Locating a station by programme type .......... 16

Setting the clock automatically ....................... 17

CD/MD Unit

Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 22

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play .............................................. 24

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play .............................................. 24

Labelling a CD

— Disc Memo ............................................... 24

Locating a disc by name

— List-up ...................................................... 25

Selecting specific tracks for playback

— Bank .......................................................... 26

Other Functions

Labelling the rotary commander .................... 17

Using the rotary commander .......................... 18

Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 19

Attenuating the sound ..................................... 19

Changing the sound and display settings ..... 20

Adjusting the frequency of the

speaker and the subwoofer(s) .................... 21

Additional Information

Precautions......................................................... 27

Maintenance....................................................... 28

Dismounting the unit ....................................... 28

Specifications ..................................................... 29

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 30

Location of controls

SOURCE

SOUND

DSPL

OFF

SHIFT

MODE

SEEK/AMS

Refer to the pages for details.

LIST PTY

OFF

D - BASS

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AF/TA

1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music

Sensor/manual search) control 9, 11, 13, 16, 23, 26

2 MODE (band/unit select) button 10, 11,

22, 25

3 6 (eject) button 8 4 SOURCE (source select) button 8, 10, 11,

15, 21, 22, 25

5 Dial (volume/subwoofer volume/bass/

treble/left-right/front-rear) 7, 19, 24, 25

6 SOUND button 19 7 DSPL (display mode change) button

8, 9, 12, 22, 23, 25

8 Display window 9 PTY/LIST button

Disc Memo 24, 25 List-up 25 RDS Programme 16

0 OPEN button 6, 8, 28 !¡ AF/TA button 13, 14, 15 !™ Reset button (located on the front side

of the unit behind the front panel) 6

!£ OFF button 6, 8 !¢ SHIFT button

PLAY MODE 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 26 REP 10, 24 SET UP 7, 9, 17, 20, 21, 23 SHUF 10, 24

!∞ During radio reception:

Number buttons 11, 14, 15

During CD/MD playback:

Direct disc selection buttons 23

!§ Receptor for the optional wireless

remote

Optional wireless remote (RM-X47)

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

1 OFF button 2 SEEK/AMS button 3 (–) (+) buttons 4 ATT button 5 SOUND/SEL button

SOURCE

REW

–

SEEK

AMS

PRESET

DISC

SOUND

SEL

MODE

DIR

OFF

–

ATT DSPL

6 DSPL button 7 PRESET/DISC button

You cannot perform manual search or manual tuning with the wireless remote.

8 SOURCE button 9 MODE/DIR button

Getting Started

Attaching the front panel

Place the hole a in the front panel onto the spindle b on the unit as illustrated, then push the left side in.

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit. Remove the front panel and press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.

Reset button

Notes

• Pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting 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. If you insert a disc within these 10 seconds, 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 protect the unit from being stolen.

Before detaching the front panel, be sure to press (OFF). Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel to the right side, and pull out the left side.

Notes

• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down.

• Do not press the front panel too hard against the unit when attaching it.

• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure on the display window of the front panel.

• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight or 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 or where there may be a considerable rise in temperature.

Notes

• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit.

• If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.

• When carrying the front panel with you, use the supplied front panel case.

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

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

2 Press (SHIFT).

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (SET UP)

repeatedly until “Clock” appears.

1 Press (5) (n).

The hour indication flashes.

2 Set the hour.

to go backward

SOURCE

to go forward

3 Press (5) (n).

The minute indication flashes.

4 Set the minute.

to go backward

SOURCE

to go forward

The clock starts.

3 Press (SHIFT).

After the clock setting is complete, the display returns to normal playback mode.

CD Player

Listening to a CD

1 Press (OPEN) and insert the CD.

Labelled side up

2 Close the front panel.

Playback starts automatically.

If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” appears to start playback.

CD indication

Note

To play back an 8 cm CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).

Elapsed playing time

Track number

Changing the display item

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

Track number/

Elapsed playback time

Disc name*

*1If you inserted a non-CD TEXT disc,

“NO D.Name“ appears in the display.

If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist name

appears in the display after the disc name. (Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.)

/Artist name*

Track name*

Clock

After you select the desired item, the display will automatically change to the Motion Display mode after a few seconds. In the Motion Display mode, all the above items are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See ”Changing the sound and display settings” on page 20).

To Press

Stop playback (OFF) Eject the CD (OPEN) then 6

Automatically scrolling a disc name

— Auto Scroll

If the disc name, artist name, or track name on a CD TEXT disc exceeds 8 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, information automatically scrolls across 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).

If you press (DSPL) to change the display item, the disc or track name of the CD TEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether you set the function on or off.

1 During playback, press (SHIFT). 2 Press (3) (SET UP) repeatedly until

“A.Scrl” appears.

3 Press (5) (n) to select “A.Scrl on.” 4 Press (SHIFT).

To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.Scrl off” in step 3 above.

Note

For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters, the following cases may happen: — Some of the characters are not displayed — Auto Scroll does not work.

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and release for each track you want to skip.

To locate succeeding tracks

To locate preceding tracks

SEEK/AMS

Locating a specific point in a track

— Manual Search

During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold. Release when you have found the desired point.

To search forward

To search backward

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,

SEEK/AMS

Tip

To manually scroll the long name of a CD TEXT disc after activating the Auto Scroll function , press (SHIFT), then (2) (N) (manual scroll).

Playing a CD in various modes

You can play CDs in various modes:

•Repeat (Repeat Play) repeats the current track.

•Shuf (Shuffle Play) plays all the tracks in random order.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

1 During playback, press (SHIFT).

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

OFF

SHIFT

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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 stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

2 Press (7) (REP) repeatedly until

“Repeat 1” appears.

Repeat Play starts.

3 Press (SHIFT).

To return to normal playback mode, select “Repeat off” in step 2 above.

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play

1 During playback, press (SHIFT). 2 Press (8) (SHUF) repeatedly until

“Shuf 1” appears.

Shuffle Play starts.

3 Press (SHIFT).

To return to normal playback mode, select “Shuf off” in step 2 above.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows:

z TUNER z CD z MD*

* If the corresponding optional equipment is not

connected, this item will not appear.

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

3 Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY

MODE) repeatedly until “B.T.M” appears.

4 Press (5) (n).

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

5 Press (SHIFT).

Notes

• The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If only a few stations can be received, some number buttons will retain their 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).

Memorising only the desired stations

Receiving the memorised stations

You can preset up to 20 FM stations (10 each for FM1 and 2), up to 10 MW stations, and up to 10 LW stations in the order of your choice.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down

to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button.

4 Press and hold the desired number

button ((1) to (10)) 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.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press the number button ((1) to (10)) on

which the desired station is stored.

If you cannot tune in a preset station

Push and release the SEEK/AMS control up or down to search for the station (automatic tuning).

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down repeatedly until the desired station is received.

Note

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “Local” (local seek mode) is displayed. Then press (5) (n) to select “Local on.” Press (SHIFT). 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 push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor

— Monaural Mode

1 During radio reception, press (SHIFT),

then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “Mono” appears.

RDS

2 Press (5) (n) repeatedly until

“Mono on“ appears.

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

3 Press (SHIFT).

To return to normal playback mode, select “Mono off” in step 2 above.

Changing the display item

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

Frequency ˜ Clock

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See ”Changing the sound and display settings” on page 20).

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: retuning 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 to is not transmitting RDS data.

Displaying the station name

The name of the current station lights up in the display.

Select an FM station (page 10).

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

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 (Station Name) ˜ Clock

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See ”Changing the sound and display settings” on page 20).

Note

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

Retuning the same programme automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF)

The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function automatically selects and retunes 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 retune the station manually.

Frequencies change automatically.

98.5MHz

Station

102.5MHz

96.0MHz

Changing the displayed item

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

” TA on ” AF TA on* AF on “ AF TA off “

* Select this to turn on both the AF and TA

functions.

Notes

• When “NO AF” and the station name flash

alternately, it means that 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. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down 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 previously selected frequency.

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 Select an FM station (page 10). 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 TA off” appears.

1 During radio reception, press (SHIFT),

then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “REG” appears.

2 Press (5) (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 return 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 if 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.

Listening to traffic announcements

The Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic Programme (TP) data let you automatically tune in an FM station that is broadcasting traffic announcements even if 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.

Tip

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 it.

• 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) or (SOURCE).

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

Receiving emergency announcements

If an emergency announcement comes in while you are listening to the radio, the programme will be automatically switched to it. 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 which source 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 10). 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 (4) (PLAY

MODE) repeatedly until “BTM” appears.

4 Press (5) (n) until ”B.T.M” flashes. 5 Press (SHIFT).

Presetting different settings for each preset station

1 Select an FM band, and tune in the

desired station (page 11).

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 preset AF and/or TA setting after you tune 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.

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 Easy Listening Easy 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 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

1 Press (PTY/LIST) during FM reception

until “PTY” appears.

The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting the PTY data. “- - - - -” appears if the received station is not an RDS station, or if the RDS data has not been received.

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.

3 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down.

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 selected station.

Note

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

Setting the clock automatically

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

1 During radio reception, press (SHIFT),

then press (3) (SET UP) repeatedly until “CT” appears.

2 Press (5) (n) repeatedly until “CT on”

appears.

The clock is set.

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.

Other Functions

Labelling the rotary commander

Depending on how you mount the rotary commander, attach the appropriate label as shown in the illustration below.

LIST

MODE

SOUND

MODE

LIST

Using the rotary commander

The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. You can also control optional CD or MD units with the rotary commander.

By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons)

(SOURCE)

(MODE)

Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows:

TUNER n CD n MD*

* If the corresponding optional equipment is

not connected, this item will not appear.

Pressing (MODE) changes the operation in the following ways;

• Tuner: FM1 n FM2 n MW n LW

• CD unit: CD1 n CD2 n …

• MD unit: MD1 n MD2 n …

By rotating the control (the SEEK/AMS control)

Rotate the control momentarily and release it to:

•Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate and hold the control until you locate the specific point in a track, then release it to start playback.

•Tune in stations automatically. Rotate and hold the control to find a specific station.

By pushing in and rotating the control (the PRESET/DISC control)

Push in and rotate the control to:

•Receive the stations memorised on the number buttons.

•Change the disc.

Other operations

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Press (SOUND) to adjust the volume and sound menu.

Press (LIST) to display the memorised names.

Press (ATT) to attenuate the sound.

OFF

Press (OFF) to turn off the unit.

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of controls is factoryset as shown below.

To increase

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. You can store the bass and treble levels independently for each source.

1 Select the item you want to adjust by

pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.

VOL (volume) n SUB (subwoofer volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BAL (left-right) n FAD (front-rear)

2 Adjust the selected item by rotating the

dial.

Adjust within three seconds after selecting the item. (After three seconds, the dial function reverts to volume control.)

Attenuating the sound

Press (ATT) on the rotary commander or optional wireless remote .

“ATT on” flashes momentarily.

To decrease

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

Press (SOUND) for two seconds while pushing the VOL control.

Tip

You can also change the operative direction of these controls with the unit (page 20).

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

Tip

The unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone ATT function).

Changing the sound and display settings

The following items can be set:

•Clock (page 7).

•CT (Clock Time) (page 17).

•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.

•Dimmer - to change the brightness of the display. — Select “on” to dim the display.

•Contrast - to adjust the contrast if the indications in the display are not recognizable because of the unit’s installed position.

•Beep - to turn on or off the beeps.

•RM (Rotary Commander) - to change the operative direction of the controls of the rotary commander. — Select “norm” to use the rotary

commander as the factory-set position.

— Select “rev” when you mount the rotary

commander on the right side of the steering column.

•Loud (Loudness) - to enjoy bass and treble even at low volume. The bass and treble will be reinforced.

•HPF (High Pass Filter).

•LPF (Low Pass Filter).

•M.dspl (Motion display) - to turn the motion display on or off.

•A.Scrl (Auto Scroll) (page 9, 23).

1 Press (SHIFT). 2 Press (3) (SET UP) repeatedly until the

desired item appears.

Each time you press (3) (SET UP), the item changes as follows:

Clock n CT n D.Info* n Amber/Green n Dimmer n Contrast n Beep n RM n Loud*

n HPF* n LPF* n M.dspl n A.Scrl* * When no CD or MD is playing, this item will

not appear.

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

3 Press (5) (n) to select the desired

setting (Example: on or off).

For the “Contrast” setting, pressing (5) (n) makes the contrast higher, and pressing (2) (N) makes the contrast lower.

4 Press (SHIFT).

After the mode setting is complete, the display returns to normal playback mode.

Note

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

Adjusting the frequency of the speakers and the subwoofer(s)

By setting the cut off level of unwanted frequency signals, the speakers connected to the output terminal and/or the subwoofer(s) connected to the sub out terminal will out put a cleare sound image.

Adjusting the frequency of the speakers connected from the output terminal

— High Pass Filter (HPF)

To match the characteristics of the connected speakers from the output terminal, you can cut out the unwanted low frequency signals entering the speakers.

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio,

CD, or MD).

2 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (SET UP)

repeatedly until “HPF” appears.

3 Press (5) (n) or (2) (N) repeatedly to

select desired setting.

Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s)

— Low Pass Filter (LPF)

To match the characteristics of the connected subwoofer(s), you can cut out the unwanted high and middle frequency signals entering the subwoofer(s).

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio,

CD, or MD).

2 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (SET UP)

repeatedly until “LPF” appears.

3 Press (5) (n) or (2) (N) repeatedly to

select desired setting.

Each time you press (5) (n) or (2) (N), the cut-off frequency in the display changes as follows:

LPF OFF ˜ LPF 80 Hz ˜ LPF 120 Hz

4 Press (SHIFT).

When the frequency setting is complete, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Each time you press (5) (n) or (2) (N), the cut-off frequency in the display changes as follows:

HPF OFF ˜ HPF 80 Hz ˜ HPF 120 Hz

4 Press (SHIFT).

When the frequency setting is complete, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Unit

This unit can control a maximum of seven external CD/MD units in this configuration: CD unit - maximum of five MD unit - maximum of five. Any combination up to seven will work. If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.

Playing a CD or MD

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD

or MD.

2 Press (MODE) until the desired unit

appears.

CD/MD playback starts.

When a CD/MD unit is connected, all the tracks play from the beginning.

Changing the display item

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

You can label CD and CD TEXT discs with a personalised name using the disc memo function. Refer to “Labelling a CD” (page 24). However, if you use personalised labels, they will always take priority over the original CD TEXT information when such information is displayed.

Tip

If you want to display the original CD TEXT information after labeling the CD TEXT disc with a personalized name, press (SHIFT), then (5) (n).

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See ”Changing the sound and display settings” on page 20).

Track number/

Elapsed playback time

Disc name*

If you have not labelled the disc or if there is no disc name prerecorded on the MD, “NO D.Name” appears in the display.

If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist name

appears in the display after the disc name. (Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.)

If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is not

prerecorded, “NO T.Name” appears in the display.

/Artist name*

Track name*

Clock

Automatically scrolling a disc name

— Auto Scroll

If the disc name, artist name, or track name on a CD TEXT disc or MD exceeds 8 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, information automatically scrolls across 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).

If you press (DSPL) to change the display item, the disc or track name of the MD or CD TEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether you set the function on or off.

1 During playback, press (SHIFT).

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and release for each track you want to skip.

To locate succeeding tracks

To locate preceding tracks

SEEK/AMS

Locating a specific point in a track

— Manual Search

During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold. Release when you have found the desired point.

To search forward

2 Press (3) (SET UP) repeatedly until

“A.Scrl” appears.

3 Press (5) (n) to select “A.Scrl on.” 4 Press (SHIFT).

To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.Scrl off” in step 3 above.

Note

For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters, the following cases may happen: — Some of the characters are not displayed — Auto Scroll does not work.

Tip

To manually scroll the long name of an MD or CD TEXT disc after activating the Auto Scroll function, Press (SHIFT), then (2) (N) (manual scroll).

To search backward

SEEK/AMS

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 current unit begins playback.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can select:

•Repeat 1 - to repeat a track.

•Repeat 2 - to repeat a disc.

1 During playback, press (SHIFT).

Labelling a CD — Disc Memo

(For a CD unit with the custom file function)

You can label each disc with a personalised name. You can enter up to eight characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name (page 25) and select the specific tracks for playback (page 26).

2 Press (7) (REP) repeatedly until the

desired setting appears.

z Repeat 1 z Repeat 2

Repeat off Z

Repeat Play starts.

3 Press (SHIFT).

To return to normal playback mode, select “Repeat off” in step 2 above.

Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play

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 unit in random order.

•Shuf All - to play all the tracks in all the units in random order.

1 During playback, press (SHIFT). 2 Press (8) (SHUF) repeatedly until the

desired setting appears.

z Shuf 1 z Shuf 2 z Shuf All*

Shuf off Z

Shuffle Play starts.

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

seconds.

2 Enter the characters.

1 Rotate the dial clockwise to select the

desired characters. (A n B n C n ··· Z n 0 n 1 n 2 n

··· 9 n + n – n * n / n \ n > n < n . n _ )

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

2 Press (5) (n) after locating the

desired character.

The flashing cursor moves to the next space.

If you press (2) (N), the flashing cursor moves to the left.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the

entire name.

* “Shuf All” is available for CD changer(s) only.

3 Press (SHIFT).

To return to normal playback mode, select “Shuf off” in step 2 above.

3 To return to normal CD playback mode,

press (PTY/LIST) for two seconds.

Tip

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

Displaying the disc memo

Press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback.

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

Track number/

Elapsed playback time

Disc memo name

Track name*

Clock

* If you connect an optional CD unit with the

CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.

Erasing the disc memo

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD

unit.

3 Press (PTY/LIST) for two seconds. 4 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.

5 Rotate the dial to select the name you

want to erase.

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (For a CD unit with the custom file function or an MD unit)

You can use this function for discs that have been assigned a custom name. For more information on disc names, refer to “Labelling a CD” (page 24).

1 Press (PTY/LIST).

The name assigned to the current disc appears in the display.

When you assign a disc memo label to a CD TEXT disc, it takes priority over the original CD TEXT information.

2 Press (PTY/LIST) repeatedly until you

find the desired disc.

3 Press (6) (ENTER) to play the disc.

Notes

• After a disc name has been displayed for five seconds, the display returns to normal playback mode. To turn off the display, press (DSPL).

• The track names are not displayed during MD or CD TEXT disc 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, “?” appears in the display. To load a disc, first press the number button, then choose the disc that has not been loaded.

• There are also some letters which cannot be displayed (during MD or CD TEXT disc playback).

6 Press (6) (ENTER) for two seconds.

The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.

7 Press (PTY/LIST) for two seconds.

The unit returns to normal CD playback mode.

Note

When a personalised label is erased, the original CD TEXT information will appear in the display.

Selecting specific tracks for playback

— Bank (For a CD unit with the custom file function)

If you label the disc, you can set the unit to skip or play the tracks of your choice.

1 Start playing the disc and press (SHIFT),

then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

Bank edit mode.

Note

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

2 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down

to select the track number you want to skip and press (6) (ENTER).

The indication changes from “Play” to “Skip.” To return the indication to “Play," press (6) (ENTER) again.

Playing 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 (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “Bank” appears.

2 Press (5) (n) to repeatedly until the

desired setting appears.

z Bank on z Bank inv z Bank off

Playback starts from the track following the current one.

3 Press (SHIFT).

To return to normal playing mode, select “Bank off“ in step 2 above.

3 Repeat step 2 to set “Play” or “Skip” for

all the tracks.

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

The unit returns to normal CD playback mode.

5 Press (SHIFT).

Notes

• You can set “Play” or “Skip” for up to 24 tracks.

• You cannot set “Skip” for all the tracks on a CD.

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 2-speaker systems, set the fader control to the centre position.

•If your car is equipped with a power aerial, it will extend automatically while the unit is operating.

•Connecting this unit may cause some car battery wear when your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch.

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 temperature inside the car.

Before playing, clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.

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 by its edge. To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface.

Do not stick paper or tape on the labelled surface.

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 damage.

Maintenance

Dismounting the unit

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Fuse (10 A)

Warning

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

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, open the front panel by pressing (OPEN), 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.

1 Press the clip inside the front cover with

a thin screwdriver, and gently pry the front cover free.

2 Repeat step 1 on the left side.

The front cover is removed.

3 Use a thin screwdriver to push in the clip

on the left side of the unit, then pull out the left side of the unit until the catch clears the mounting.

4 Repeat step 3 on the right side.

Main unit

Back of the front panel

Notes

• For safety, turn off the engine before cleaning the connectors and remove the key from the ignition switch.

• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or any metal device.

5 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

CD player section

System Compact disc digital audio

Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter Below measurable limit

system

Tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Aerial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Usable sensitivity 10 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo),

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz

68 dB (mono)

0.7 % (stereo),

0.5 % (mono)

MW/LW

Tuning range MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz

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

LW: 153 – 281 kHz

LW: 50 µV

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs

Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output 40 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

(sure seal connectors)

General

Outputs Line outputs (2)

Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz

Power requirements 12 V DC car battery Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 185 mm Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm

Mass Approx. 1.2 kg Supplied accessories Rotary Commander

Optional accessories Wireless remote RM-X47

Optional equipment CD changer (10 discs)

Power aerial relay control lead Power amplifier control lead Telephone ATT control lead

Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz

(negative ground)

(w/h/d)

RM-X4S Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1)

BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) Cleaning cloth XP-CD1 Compact disc single adapter CSA-8

CDX-828, CDX-727

MD changer (6 discs)

MDX-65 Other CD/MD changers with the Sony-BUS system Source selector

XA-C30

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting guide

The following checklist will help you remedy the 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 sound.

CD/MD playback

Problem

A disc cannot be loaded.

Playback does not begin. A disc is automatically ejected. CD will not eject. The operation buttons do not

function. The sound skips due to

vibration.

Cause/Solution

•Cancel the ATT function.

•Set the fader control to the centre position for two-speaker systems.

•Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction to adjust the volume.

• 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 28) for details.

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

• The beep sound is canceled (page 20).

Cause/Solution

•Another CD is already loaded.

•The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way (MD).

Defective MD or dirty CD. The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C. Press 6 for two seconds. Press the reset button.

• The unit is installed at an angle of more than 60°.

• 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.

Cause/Solution

• Memorise the correct frequency.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

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

•Tune in the frequency accurately.

•The broadcast signal is too weak. n Set to the MONO mode (page 12).

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