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-C710 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
EN
CDX-C710
1996 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 and
digital preamplifier.
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
Preparing the rotary remote .............................. 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
Index ................................................................... 31
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Memorizing only the desired TV channels .... 22
Storing the TV channel names ........................ 22
Displaying the information stored on discs .... 23
Watching the TV or video while listening to a
CD or MD
— Simultaneous Play .................................. 23
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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.
A
B
Notes
• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down.
• Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when
attaching it. Press it lightly against the unit.
• 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.
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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).
Preparing the rotary
remote
When you mount the rotary remote, attach the
label in the illustration below.
DSPL
SOUND
LIST
SOUND
LIST
DSPL
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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
SUR
EQ
1 Press (4) (n).
2 Set the hour.
3 Press (4) (n).
CLOCK
SET UP
SET
SUR
EQ
The hour digit flashes.
SET
SUR
EQ
SET
SUR
EQ
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
CD
SUR
EQ
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
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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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EQ
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
ToPress
Stop playback6 or (OFF)
Eject the CD6
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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EN
SUR
PLAY MODEENTER
P1
EQ
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 to 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:
CD
SUR
EQ
3 Press (4) (n) to select “ON.”
Playback starts.
CD
SUR
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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 progarms in memory.
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) for two seconds.
CD
SUR
EQ
“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.
CD
SUR
EQ
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).
TRACK
3 P101
PLAY MODEENTER
µ
TRACK
2 P102
PLAY MODEENTER
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “OFF” in step 3 above.
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2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“PGM” appears.
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3 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the
desired program appears.
Program 1 playback
CD
SUR
EQ
PGM1
PLAY MODE
PGM
1
µ
Program 2 playback
PGM
CD
SUR
EQ
PGM2
PLAY MODE
2
µ
Programs 1 and 2 playback
CD
SUR
EQ
PGM1 2
PLAY MODE
PGM
1+2
µ
Normal playback
CD
SUR
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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.
CD
SUR
EQ
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.
TRACK
7 P108
PLAY MODEENTER
Adding tracks to the program
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) for two seconds.
CD
SUR
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“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.
TRACK
4 P103
PLAY MODEENTER
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
CD
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TRACK
2 P102
PLAY MODEENTER
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
SUR
EQ
--PGM1--
PLAY MODEENTER
To delete Program 2, press (4) (n)
repeatedly until “PGM 2” appears.
3 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.
P1
SUR
EQ
NO DATA
PLAY MODEENTER
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.
CD
SUR
EQ
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.
To select Program 2, press (4) (n)
repeatedly until “P 2” appears.
TRACK
7 P108
PLAY MODEENTER
2 Press (1) (N) or (4) (n) to select the
track you want to erase.
Track slot number
CD
SUR
EQ
The track currently registered in slot 6 of
Program 1.
TRACK
3 P106
PLAY MODEENTER
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 MODEENTER
µ
CD
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TRACK
7 P106
PLAY MODEENTER
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
will 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 preset
number button, the previously stored station will be erased.
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Note
SUR
FM1
EQ
W
SUR
FM1
EQ
W
If you try to store another station on the same preset
number button, the previously stored station will be erased.
Receiving the memorized
stations
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.
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.
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.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL), the items
alternate between the frequency and time.
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
characters.
(A n B n C n ··· Z n 0 n 1 n 2 n
··· 9 n + n – n*n / n \ n > n <
n . n _ )
If you press (–), the characters appear
in the reverse order.
If you want to put a blank space
between characters, select “_” (underbar).
2 Press (4) (n) after locating the
desired character.
The flashing cursor moves to the next
space.
If you press (1) (N), the flashing cursor
moves to the left.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
4 To return to the normal radio reception,
press (LIST) for two seconds.
Tip
To erase/correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for each
character.
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Displaying the station name
Press (DSPL) during radio reception.
FM1
SUR
EQ
3
WRKISS
Other Functions
EN
Each time you press (DSPL), the item
changes as follows:
z Station name* z Frequency z Clock
* If the station name of a station is not stored, “NO
NAME” appears in the display for one second.
Erasing the station name
1 Tune in any station and press (LIST) for
two seconds.
2 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.
3 Press (+) or (–) to select the name that
you want to erase.
4 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you want to erase
other names.
5 Press (LIST) for two seconds.
The unit returns to the normal radio
reception mode.
Locating a station by
name
1 Press (LIST) momentarily.
— List-up
The name assigned to the station currently
playing appears in the display.
LST
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3
WRKISS
ENTER
Using the rotary remote
The rotary remote works by pressing buttons
and/or rotating controls.
You can control the optional CD or MD
changer with the rotary remote.
By pressing the button (the
SOURCE button)
(SOURCE)
Every time you press (SOURCE), the
source changes as follows:
FM1 n FM2 n AM n CD1 n CD2 n MD1 n
MD2 n TV*n AUX* (video)
* When the optional TV tuner is connected.
Tip
When the POWER SELECT switch is set to position B,
you can turn on this unit by pressing (SOURCE) on the
rotary remote.
By rotating the control (the SEEK/
AMS control)
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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Rotate the control momentarily and
release it to:
•Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate
and hold the control to locate the specific
point in a track, then release it to start
playback.
•Tune in the stations automatically. Rotate
and hold the control to tune in the specific
station.
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By rotating the control while
pushing (the PRESET/DISC control)
Rotate the control while pushing it to:
• Receive the stations memorized on the
number buttons.
• Change the disc.
Other operations
Rotate the VOL control to
adjust the volume.
Press (MUTE) to
mute the sound.
If you need to mount the rotary remote on the
right of the steering column, you can reverse
the operative direction of the controls.
Press (DSPL) for two seconds while
pushing the VOL control.
Tip
You can control the operative direction of controls with the
unit (page 12).
OFF
Press (OFF) to turn
off the unit.
Press (DSPL) to change
the displayed items.
Press (SOUND)
to adjust the
volume and
sound menu.
Press (LIST) to display memorized names.
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of controls is factory
preset as in the illustration below.
To increase
To decrease
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.
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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 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).
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.
2
If the track name of an MD is not prerecorded, “NO
*
NAME” appears in the display.
3
If the dual information is on, clock does not appear in
*
the display.
$
$
Disc name*
$
Track name*
$
3
Clock*
1
2
4 Press (SHIFT).
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Tip
When the mode setting is complete, the
normal playback mode appears.
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).
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
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-1z REP-2z REP-3 z REP-OFF
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 part.
SEEK/AMS
To search forward
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.
Repeat Play starts.
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “REP-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-1z SHUF-2z SHUF-3
SHUF-OFF Z
Shuffle Play starts.
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Other Functions/CD/MD Changer
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.
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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 15).
1 Play the CD and press (LIST) for two
seconds.
DISCNAME
DISC
CD1
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1
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
SUR
EQ
1
S
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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1
S
If you press (1) (N), the flashing cursor
moves to the left.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
3 To return to the normal CD playback
mode, press (LIST) for two seconds.
Tip
To erase/correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for each
character.
Displaying the disc memo
Press (DSPL) during CD playback.
DISCNAME
DISC
CD1
SUR
EQ
1
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 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
LST
SUR
EQ
1
SCHUBERT
ENTER
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2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the
desired disc.
3 Press (5) (ENTER) to play back the disc.
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Notes
• Once a disc name has been displayed for five seconds, the
display goes back to its normal playback mode. To turn
off the display, press (DSPL).
• The track names are not displayed during MD playback.
• If there are no discs in the magazine, “NO DISC”
appears in the display.
• If a disc has not been assigned a custom file, “********”
appears in the display.
• If the disc information has not been read by the unit,
“NOT READ” appears in the display. To load the disc,
first press the number button, then choose the disc that
has not been loaded.
• The information appears only in upper cases. There are
also some letters which cannot be displayed (during MD
playback).
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
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
SUR
EQ
5
Note
If you have not labeled the disc, the bank edit mode
does not appear and the program edit 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).
CD2
SUR
EQ
5
The indication changes from “PLAY” to
“SKIP.” If you want to return to “PLAY,"
press (5) (ENTER) again.
TRACK
1
PLAY MODEENTER
DISC
TRACK
3 SKIP
PLAY MODEENTER
CD1
SUR
EQ
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.
EN
CD/MD Changer
3 Repeat step 2 to set the “PLAY” or “SKIP”
mode on all the tracks.
4 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
The unit returns to the normal CD playback
mode.
Notes
• You can set the “PLAY” and “SKIP” mode on up to 24
tracks.
• You cannot set the “SKIP” mode on all the tracks.
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EN
Creating a program
— CD Program Memory (CD changer with
program memory function)
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.
Program edit mode
DISC
CD2
SUR
EQ
2
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.
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.
P1
SUR
EQ
CD2
SUR
EQ
3
TRACK
3 P101
PLAY MODEENTER
ENTER
PLAY MODEENTER
µ
DISC
TRACK
2 P102
PLAY MODEENTER
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.
1 Press (SHIFT).
2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“PGM” appears.
3 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the
desired progarm appears.
z PGM-1z PGM-2z PGM-1+2
PGM-OFF Z
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
4
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.
TRACK
7 P108
PLAY MODEENTER
4 To continue entering tracks, repeat steps
2 and 3.
5 When you finish entering tracks, press
(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
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If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit
mode appears. Press (3) (PLAY MODE) to
display “P 1” above.
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2 Press (1) (N) repeatedly until “DEL”
appears.
DEL
SUR
EQ
--PGM1--
PLAY MODEENTER
To erase Program 2, press (4) (n)
repeatedly until “PGM 2” appears.
3 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.
P1
SUR
EQ
NO DATA
PLAY MODEENTER
The entire program is erased.
4 When you finish erasing programs, press
(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
Adding tracks to the program
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) for two seconds.
DISC
CD2
SUR
EQ
4
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.
TRACK
7 P108
PLAY MODEENTER
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
EQ
3
TRACK
2 P105
PLAY MODEENTER
Erasing the tracks in the program
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) for two seconds.
DISC
CD2
SUR
EQ
3
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.
TRACK
2 P107
PLAY MODEENTER
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
3
The track currently registered in slot 6 of
Program 1.
TRACK
3 P106
PLAY MODEENTER
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 MODEENTER
µ
DISC
CD2
SUR
EQ
4
TRACK
7 P106
PLAY MODEENTER
4 To continue erasing tracks, repeat steps
2 and 3.
5 When you finish erasing tracks, press (3)
(PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
EN
CD/MD Changer
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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DSP
SUR
SUR
EQ
HALL
Adjusting the effect level
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio,
CD or MD).
EN
With the optional XDP-U50D
connected
The optional XDP-U50D lets you add some
effects to the sound field of the currently
selected source.
Selecting a surround menu
You can select a desired surround menu to
best fit the audio source. The following menus
can simulate different sound fields and
enhance the sound so that you can feel as if
you are in a live concert.
Surround menu
HALLConcert hall
JAZZJazz club
DISCODisco with thick walls
THEATERMovie theater
PARKBig open space
LIVELive concert
OPERAOpera house
CHURCHChurch/chapel with a lot of
STADIUMOpen-air concert in a
CELLARCellar with a lot of
DEFEATNormal sound without any
reverberation
stadium
reverberation
DSP effects
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio,
CD or MD).
2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “SUR”
appears.
SUR
SUR
EQ
-DEFEAT-
3 Press (+) or (–) to select the desired
surround menu.
The surround menu appears in the order
shown above.
After three seconds, the display goes back
to the normal playback mode.
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2 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
SUR
SUR
EQ
-DEFEAT-
3 Press (+) or (–) repeatedly until the
desired surround menu appears.
4 Press (4) (n).
SUR
SUR
EQ
EFFECT 0
5 Press (+) or (–) to adjust the level.
You can adjust the level from 0 to 10.
Increase the level to enjoy more enhanced
effects.
SUR
SUR
EQ
EFFECT 8
6 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
Storing the surround
effect onto CDs
— Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Custom
File (CD changer with custom file function)
Once you have registered the desired surround
menu onto the discs, you can enjoy the same
surround menu every time you play them.
(Only when you have labeled the disc by the
Custom File function.)
1 Press (LIST) for two seconds.
2 Press (LIST) until the surround menu
appears.
DSP custom file mode
CD1
SUR
EQ
3 Press (+) or (–) to select the desired
surround menu.
-DEFEAT-
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4 Press (LIST) for two seconds.
When the effect setting is complete, the
display goes back to the normal playback
mode.
2 Press (+) or (–) to select the desired
listening position.
The listening positions appear in the order
shown above.
Playing the disc with the stored
surround menu
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) repeatedly until “D.FILE”
appears.
2 Press (4) (n) to select the “D.FILE-ON”.
After five seconds, the display goes back to
the normal playback mode.
To cancel to play the disc with stored surround
menu, select “D.FILE-OFF” in step 2.
Changing the stored surround
effect
Play the disc whose surround mode you want
to change, and follow the steps of “Storing the
surround effect onto CDs.”
Erasing the stored surround effect
Select “DEFEAT” in step 3 of “Storing the
surround effect onto CDs.”
Selecting the listening
position
You can set the time for the sound to reach the
listeners from the speakers.
The unit can simulate a natural sound field so
that you can feel as if you are in the center of
the sound field wherever you sit in the car.
3
Display
window
LP1
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ALL
LP2
FRONT
LP3
FRONT R
LP4
FRONT L
LP5
REAR
Center of
soundfield
Normal setting
(1 + 2 + 3)
Front part
(1 + 2)
Right front (2)
Left front (1)
Rear part (3)
After three seconds, the display goes back
to the normal playback mode.
Adjusting the listening position
1 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until the
desired listening position appears.
3 Press (4) (n).
LP1
SUR
EQ
L R
4 Press (+) or (–) to adjust the center of
the sound field to the left or right. Then
set the center of the sound field.
Center moves to the R (right).
Center moves to the L (left).
5 Press (4) (n).
LP1
SUR
EQ
R F
6 Press (+) or (–) to adjust the center of
the sound field to the front or rear.
Center moves to the F (front).
Center moves to the R (rear).
7 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
When the position setting is complete, the
normal playback mode appears.
EN
DSP
1 Press (SOUND) momentarily until “LP1”
appears.
LP1
SUR
EQ
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Adjusting the fader (FAD)
Normally, with the DSP mode on, the volume
of the output sound from the rear speakers is
lowered automatically to improve the
efficiency of the listening position setting. If
you want to raise the rear speaker volume,
adjust the fader.
Adjusting the frequency of the
subwoofer(s)
To match the characteristics of the connected
subwoofer(s), you can cut the unwanted high
and middle frequency signals entering the
subwoofer(s). By setting the cut-off frequency
(see the diagram below), the subwoofer(s) will
output only low frequency signals so that you
can get a clearer sound image.
EN
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Selecting a
surround menu” (page 18).
2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “FAD”
appears.
3 Press (+) or (–) to adjust the fader.
Increases front speaker volume
Decreases front speaker volume
After three seconds, the display goes back
to the normal playback mode.
Adjusting the volume of
the subwoofer(s)
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio,
CD or MD).
2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “SUB”
appears.
3 Press (+) or (–) to adjust the volume.
After three seconds, the display goes back
to the normal playback mode.
Level
Cut-off frequency
62 125 198
Frequency (Hz)
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio,
CD or MD).
2 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
3 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “SUB”
appears.
SUB
SUR
EQ
COFF 125
4 Press (+) or (–) to select the desired cut-
off frequency.
The cut-off frequency in the display
changes.
5 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
When the frequency setting is complete, the
display goes back to the normal playback
mode.
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Adjusting the volume of
the bass and treble
You can adjust the volume of the bass and
treble to best fit the acoustic characteristics
inside your car.
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio,
CD or MD).
2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “BAS” or
“TRE” appears.
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3 Press (+) or (–) to adjust the volume.
After three seconds, the display goes back
to the normal playback mode.
Adjusting the turn-over frequency
You can adjust the bass and treble turn-over
frequencies.
Turn-over frequency
Frequency (Hz)
1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio,
CD or MD).
Listening to each program
source in its registered
surround menu
— Source Sound Memory
You can listen to the same source always in the
same surround menu even after changing the
program source or turning the unit on and off
again.
Note
If the optional TV tuner is connected “LSM” (Last Sound
Memory) appears on the TV display.
2 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
3 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “BAS” or
“TRE” appears.
Bass adjusting mode
BAS
SUR
EQ
Treble adjusting mode
TRE
SUR
EQ
314
31K
4 Press (+) or (–) to select the turn-over
frequency.
The turn-over frequencies change as
follows:
Bass:
198 Hz n 250 Hz n 314 Hz* n 396 Hz
Treble:
2.0 kHz n 3.1 kHz*n 4.0 kHz n 5.0 kHz
* Factory-set frequency
5 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
The display goes back to the normal
playback mode.
Changing the line output
level
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP)
until “L.OUT” appears.
2 Press (4) (n) to select the desired
setting (–10 dB or –16 dB).
EN
DSP
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TV/Video
With the optional TV tuner and TV
monitor connected
Watching the TV
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
Memorizing only the
desired TV channels
You can store up to 10 channels on the number
buttons in the order of your choice.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune
in the TV channel that you want to store
on the number button.
EN
2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
the desired TV band.
Watching the video
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “VIDEO
1” appears.
Play back the video.
Note
“VIDEO 2” appears if the VIDEO 2 terminal of the TV
monitor is selected.
Memorizing TV channels
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the TV channels with the
strongest signals and memorizes them in the
order of their frequency.
Caution
When tuning in the station while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
2 Press (SHIFT), then press (6) (BTM).
The unit stores TV channels in the order of
their frequencies on the number buttons.
Notes
• The unit does not store TV channels with weak signals.
If only a few TV channels are received, some number
buttons will remain empty.
• When a preset number is indicated in the display, the
unit starts storing TV channels from the one currently
displayed.
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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 channel on the same number
button, the previously stored channel will be erased.
Storing the TV channel
names
Do the steps in “Storing the station
names” (page 9).
Displaying the TV or radio station
names
Press (LIST) momentarily during TV or
radio reception.
Example: When receiving the FM1 band
FM
1
1
2
3
4
1
1 Preset number
2 Stored station names
3 Frequencies*
* If the name of a station is not stored, the frequency of
that station will be displayed instead.
5
6
7
8
9
1 0
W
C
B
L
W
B
W
K
T
WR K I
W
E
V
W
R
F
01 .9
1
02 .7
1
WWPYLNYJ
S
S
U
S
S
D
M
2
3
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Notes
• It may take some time before all indications appear in the
display.
• The TV program does not appear during list display.
• The contents of the preset memory cannot be listed when
the unit is in the simultaneous play mode (page 23).
Turning off the display
During radio reception, press (LIST)
again.
During TV reception, the list display on the
TV monitor will automatically turn off after
a few seconds.
Displaying the
information stored on
discs
Press (LIST) momentarily during CD/MD
playback.
Example: When CD changer 1 is selected.
CD 1
1
S
C
H
U
B
E
Z
A
R
C
H
I
S
Z
T
O
P
*****
?
?
1
2
RT
T
I
N
2
3
4
5
2
M
O
3
B
A
4
L
5
C
1
6
7
8
9
1 0
H
*
******
1 Disc numbers
2 Titles stored on the custom file
3 No disc is loaded*
4 No stored titles*
5 TOC information has not been identified
3
yet*
*1A blank space is displayed if there is a disc number
representing an empty slot in the disc magazine.
2
If a title is not registered in the custom file, “******” is
*
displayed.
3
If the disc information has not been read yet, “?” is
*
displayed.
Notes
• It may take some time until all indications appear in the
display.
• The TV program does not appear during list display.
• The contents of the preset memory cannot be listed when
the unit is in the simultaneous play mode.
Watching the TV or video
while listening to a CD or
MD
— Simultaneous Play
The simultaneous play function does not work
while you are listening to the radio.
1 Press (SOURCE) for two seconds.
SML
SUR
EQ
2 Press (1) (N).
SML
SUR
EQ
3 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select a CD
or MD.
SML
SUR
EQ
4 Press (4) (n).
SML
SUR
EQ
5 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select a TV
or video.
SML
SUR
EQ
6 Press (SOURCE) for two seconds.
Simultaneous Play starts.
Returning to the normal mode
To cancel the CD or MD, do the steps
above and select “– –” in step 3.
To cancel the TV or video, do the steps
above and select “– –” in step 5.
Note
If you press the EJECT button on a CD/MD changer when
the unit is in the simultaneous play mode, the
simultaneous play is canceled.
CD --
CD --
MD --
MD --
MD TV
EN
TV/Video
Turning off the display
Press (LIST) again.
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EN
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.
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.
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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
Back of the front panel
Dismounting the unit
Release key
(supplied)
µ
µ
µ
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Additional Information
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When the POWER SELECT switch is set to the B position, the unit cannot be operated with the
wireless remote unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed or a CD is inserted to activate the unit
first.
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EN
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
SystemCompact disc digital audio
system
Signal-to-noise ratio90 dB
Frequency response10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutterBelow measurable limit
Laser Diode Properties
Speaker impedance4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 35 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Output leadPower antenna relay
Tone controlsBass ±8 dB at 100 Hz
Power requirements12 V DC car battery
DimensionsApprox. 188 × 58 × 177 mm
Mounting dimensionsApprox. 178 × 50 × 154 mm
MassApprox. 1.5 kg (3 lb.
Supplied accessoriesRotary remote (1)
Optional accessoriesWireless remote RM-X41
Optional equipmentCD changer
control lead
Power amplifier control
lead
Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
(negative ground)
1
/2× 2 3/8× 7 in.)
(7
(w/h/d)
1
(7
(w/h/d)
4.9 oz.)
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)
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
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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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.
Radio reception
Problem
Preset tuning is not possible.
Automatic tuning is not
possible.
The “ST” indication flashes.
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 25) 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.
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).
EN
Additional Information
DSP functions
Problem
No sound, or sound is too low.
Cause/Solution
The volume of the rear speakers may have been automatically
lowered in order to maximize the effect of the listening position
adjustment.
n Press (+) to adjust the balance.
The speaker balance can be set separately for the DSP on
mode and DSP off mode (page 19).
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EN
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.
2
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
2
down.*
1
*
An MD does not play because of some
problem.*
No tracks have been recorded on an
1
*
MD.*
The CD/MD changer cannot be
operated because of some problem.
The lid of the MD changer is open or
MDs are not inserted properly.
The ambient temperature is more than
50°C (122°F).
2
2
Solution
Insert the disc magazine with discs
into the CD/MD changer.
Insert 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
A
Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 5, 13
Automatic tuning 9
Auto Scroll 12
B
Balance 11
Bass 11, 20
Bank Play 15
Beep tone 12
Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 8, 22
C
Caution alarm 4
CD playback 5, 12
CD program memory 6, 16
Clock 5
D
Digital Signal Processor (DSP) 18
Dimmer 12
Direct disc selection 13
Disc Memo 14
Disc Scan 13
Display 5, 9, 10, 12, 14, 23
DSP custom file 18
Dual information 12
E
Effect 18
F, G, H
Fader 11, 20
Front panel 4
Fuse 24
I, J, K
Illumination color 12
Intro Scan 6, 13
L
Line output level 21
List-up 10, 14
Listening position 19
Local seek 9
Locating
a disc 13, 14
a specific point 6,13
a specific track 5, 13
a station 10
Loudness 12
M, N, O
Manual search 6, 13
Manual tuning 9
MD playback 12
Memorizing a station 8
Memorizing TV channel 22
Monaural mode 9
Mute 11
P, Q
PLAY MODE
BANK 15
D.FILE 19
INTRO 6, 13
LOCAL 9
MONO 9
PGM 6, 16
REP 6, 13
SHUF 6, 13
Program 6, 16
R
Radio 8
Repeat Play 6, 13
Reset 4
Rotary remote 4, 10, 12
S
SET UP
AMBER 12
A.SCRL 12
BEEP 12
CLOCK 5
DIM 12
D.INFO 12
GREEN 12
LOUD 12
RM 12
Shuffle Play 6, 13
Simultaneous Play 23
Source Sound Memory 21
Station Memo 9
Subwoofer 20
Surround 18
T, U
Treble 11, 20
TV 22
V
Video 22
Volume 11
W, X, Y, Z
Wireless remote 27
EN
Additional Information
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Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
Actual total number:Sony CDX-C710 (E) 3-856-120-12(2)
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