Sony CDX-C7850 User Manual

FM/AM

Compact Disc
Player

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.

Model No. CDX-C7850␣ ␣ Serial No.

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

US

CDX-C7850

 1999 by Sony Corporation

Warning

Welcome !

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.

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety
of features as well as either a supplied rotary
commander or a supplied 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 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*2.

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

2

A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes

*

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

Voice guide for safe driving

This unit has a voice guide function*. When
the voice guide function is on, the unit gives
vocalized comments on functions
corresponding to the relevant button pushed.
These comments can be vocalized in either
English or French.

* Some optional power amplifiers may cause a

break at the beginning of vocalized comments.
When you connect an optional MD changer, the
sound from the first MD may continue for a
short time even after the vocalized comments
about the second MD are announced.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.

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Table of Contents

This Unit Only

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 ........................ 9

Creating a program

— CD Program Memory ............................ 10

Radio

Memorizing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................. 12

Memorizing only the desired stations ........... 12

Receiving the memorized stations.................. 13

Storing the station names

— Station Memo .......................................... 14

Locating a station by name

— List-up ...................................................... 14

Other Functions

Labelling the rotary commander .................... 15

Using the rotary commander .......................... 15

Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 16

Attenuating the sound ..................................... 16

Changing the sound and display settings ..... 17

Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s) 18
Adjusting the sound and frequency of the

equalizer ........................................................ 18

Changing the line output level ....................... 18

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Unit

Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 19

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play .............................................. 20

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play .............................................. 20

Creating a program

— Program Memory ................................... 21

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo ............................................... 23

Locating a disc by name

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

Selecting specific tracks for playback

— Bank .......................................................... 25

TV/Video

Watching the TV ............................................... 26

Watching a video .............................................. 26

Memorizing TV channels automatically ....... 26

Memorizing only the desired TV channels ... 27

Storing the TV channel names ........................ 27

Displaying the information stored on discs .. 28
Watching the TV or video while listening to a

CD or MD

— Simultaneous Play .................................. 28

Additional Information

Precautions ......................................................... 29

Maintenance....................................................... 30

Dismounting the unit ....................................... 30

Specifications ..................................................... 31

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 32

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Location of controls

SOUND

/

A

K

M

E

S

OFF

E

S

SOURCE

DSPL

SHIFT

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MODE

Refer to the listed pages for details.

1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music

Sensor/manual search) control
9, 10, 11, 13, 20, 22, 25, 26, 27

2 MODE (band/unit select) button

12, 13, 19, 21, 24, 26

3 6 (eject) button (located on the front

side of the unit hidden the front panel)
8

4 SOURCE (TUNER/CD/MD/TV) button

8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 21, 24, 26, 27, 28

5 Dial (volume/equalizer curve/listening

position/subwoofer volume/cut-off
frequency/bass/treble/left-right/rear­front control) 7, 14, 16, 23

6 SOUND button 16
7 DSPL (display mode change) button

8, 9, 13, 14, 19, 24, 25

8 Display window
9 OPEN button 6, 8, 30
!º LIST button

Station Memo 14, 27
Disc Memo 23, 24
List-up 14, 25, 28

OPEN

LIST

CDX-C7850

!¡ OFF button 6, 8
!™ Reset button (located on the front side

of the unit behind the front panel) 6

!£ Receptor for the wireless remote
!¢ SHIFT button

PLAY MODE

10, 11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26

REP 9, 20
SET UP 7, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20
SHUF 9, 20

!∞ POWER SELECT switch (located on the

bottom of the unit)

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

!§ During radio reception:

Number buttons 12, 13

During CD/MD playback:

Direct disc selection buttons 20

During TV reception:

Number buttons 27

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Wireless remote
(RM-X47)

OFF

–

REW

–

ATT DSPL

SEEK

AMS

PRESET

DISC

SOUND

SEL

MODE

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

1 OFF button
2 SEEK/AMS button

SOURCE

DIR

3 (–) (+) buttons
4 ATT button
5 SOUND/SEL button

+

FF

+

6 DSPL button
7 PRESET/DISC button

You cannot perform manual search and
manual tuning with the remote.

8 SOURCE button
9 MODE/DIR button

When the POWER SELECT switch is set to
the B position, the unit cannot be operated
with the wireless remote unless (SOURCE)
on the unit is pressed or a CD is inserted to
activate the unit first.

Installing the batteries (not
supplied)

Two size AA (R6)
batteries (not supplied)

Battery life is approx. six months although it
depending on use.

Notes on batteries

To avoid damage from battery leakage and
subsequent corrosion:
— insert the batteries by matching the “+” and

“–” on the batteries to the “+” and “–” in
the battery compartment.

— do not use an old battery with a new one,

or different types of batteries together.

— remove the batteries when you do not use

the unit for a long period of time.

— do not charge the batteries.

If any battery leakage occurs, replace the
batteries with new ones after cleaning the
battery compartment.

Notes on mounting

• Do not install or leave the wireless remote in a
location near any heat sources, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight (especially on the
dashboard in summer etc.).

• When you park your car in direct sunlight,
detach the wireless remote and place it in a
location such as the glove-box, where it will not
be subjected to direct sunlight.

• Before installing the wireless remote, be sure to
check whether you can remote-control the
system from the place where you intend to
install the wireless remote.

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Getting Started

Attaching the front panel

Place the hole a of 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 memorized 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.

1 Press (OFF).
2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel

to the right side, and pull out from the
left side.

a

b

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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.

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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 you carry the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.

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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).

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

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

repeatedly until “Clock” appears.

SET UP

1 Press (5) (n).

SET UP

The hour indication flashes.

2 Set the hour.

to go backward

to go forward

3 Press (SHIFT).

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

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.

3 Press (5) (n).

SET UP

The minute indication flashs.

4 Set the minute.

SET UP

2 Press (SHIFT).

SET UP

The clock starts.

to go backward

to go forward

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CD Player

Listening to a CD

1 Press (OPEN) and insert the CD.

Playback starts automatically.

Labelled side up

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2 Close the front panel.

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

Track number

TRACK

Elapsed playing time

Note

To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional
Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).

Changing the display item

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

Elapsed playback time

Disc name*

1

*

If you inserted a non-CD TEXT disc,
“NO D.Name” or “NO T.Name” appears in the
display.

2

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.)

After if you select the desired item, the display
will be 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 17).

You can label CD and CD TEXT discs with a
personalized name using the disc memo
function, refer to “Labeling a CD” (page 23).
However, if you use personalized labels, they
will always take priority over the original CD
TEXT information when such information is
displayed.

$

$

1

/Artist name*

$

Track name*

$

Clock

2

1

To Press

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

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Tips

• If the name of the CD TEXT disc is too long, you
can scroll it across the display by pressing
(SHIFT), then (2) (N).

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

Automatically scrolling a disc name

A

DSPL

A

0

— Auto Scroll

If the disc name, artist name, or track name on
a CD TEXT disc exceeds 10 characters and the
Auto Scroll function is on, the following
information will be automatically scrolled.

• 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).

Note

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

” or “ ” appears in the

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.

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 extremely 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

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

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

1 During playback, press (SHIFT).

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

SHIFT

SET UP PLAY MODE

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REP SHUF

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).

SHIFT

SET UP PLAY MODE

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REP SHUF

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.

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Creating a program

RLAY MODE

PGM

RLAY MODE ENTER

TRACK

RLAY MODE ENTER

RLAY MODE ENTER

— CD Program Memory

You can play the tracks in the order you want
by making your own program. You can select
up to 24 tracks for a program. You can store
the programs in memory.

1 During CD playback, press (SHIFT), then

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

TRACK

RLAY MODE ENTER

Playing the stored program

1 Press (SHIFT).
2 Press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

“PGM” appears.

3 Press (5) (n) repeatedly until “PGM on”

appears.

Program Play starts.

2 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down

to select the track you want.

3 Press (6) (ENTER) momentarily.

RLAY MODE ENTER

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TRACK

RLAY MODE ENTER

4 To continue entering tracks, repeat steps

2 and 3.

5 When you finish selecting tracks, press

(4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

6 Press (SHIFT).

Notes

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

reading the data.

• “*Mem Full*” appears in the display when you

try to enter more than 24 tracks into a program.

4 Press (SHIFT).

To return to normal playback mode, select
“PGM off” in step 3 above.

Note

“Not ready” appears in the display if no track is
stored in the program.

Erasing an entire program

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

MODE) for two seconds.

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

appears.

To delete Program 2, press (5) (n)
repeatedly until “PGM 2” appears.

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

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The entire program is erased.

4 When you finish erasing programs, press

(4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

5 Press (SHIFT).

Adding tracks to a program

RLAY MODE ENTER

TRACK

RLAY MODE ENTER

TRACK

RLAY MODE ENTER

DISC TRACK

RLAY MODE ENTER

TRACK

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

MODE) for two seconds.

TRACK

RLAY MODE ENTER

Erasing tracks in a program

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

MODE) for two seconds.

To select Program 2, press (5) (n)
repeatedly until “P” appears.

2 Press (2) (N) or (5) (n) to select the

track slot number where you want to
insert a track.

Track slot number

TRACK

RLAY MODE ENTER

3 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down

to select the track you want to insert.

4 Press (6) (ENTER) momentarily to enter

the track.

The current track in that slot number and
the succeeding tracks shift down.

5 To continue inserting tracks, repeat steps

2 through 4.

Note

When a 24 slots have been filled, “*Mem Full*”
appears in the display, and you cannot insert
tracks.

6 When you finish inserting tracks, press

(4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

2 Press (2) (N) or (5) (n) to select the

track you want to erase.

Track slot number

The track currently registered in slot 6.

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

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

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4 To continue erasing tracks, repeat steps

2 and 3.

5 When you finish erasing tracks, press (4)

(PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

6 Press (SHIFT).

7 Press (SHIFT).

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

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

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

z TUNER z CD z MD*

* If the corresponding optional equipment is

not connected, this item will not appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

Each time you press (MODE), the band
changes as follows:

z FM1 z FM2 z AM

Memorizing only the desired stations

You can preset up to 30 stations (10 each for
FM1, FM2, and AM) 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 store a new station on a number button
which already has a station registered, the
previously stored station will be replaced by the
new one.

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 are received, some
number buttons will retain their former setting.

• When a number is already indicated in the
display, the unit stores stations in order from the
one currently displayed.

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Receiving the memorized stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

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

where 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.

2 Press (5) (n) repeatedly until “Mono

on“ appears.

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

If interference occurs during FM
reception

If there is interference from neighboring
stations, follow the steps below and select
“Narrow”. If interference is not a problem,
select “Wide” to maximize signal reception
and improve sound quality or “IF Auto ”to
switch between “Narrow” and “Wide”
automatically.

1 Press (SHIFT) during FM reception.
2 Press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

“IF Auto“ appears.

3 Press (5) (n) repeatedly to select

desired setting.

z IF Auto z Wide

Narrow Z

4 Press (SHIFT).

Changing the display item

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

z Station name* z Frequency

Clock Z

* If the station name is not stored, “NO Name”

appears in the display for one second.

After if you select the desired item, the display
will be 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 17).

3 Press (SHIFT).

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

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Storing the station names

— Station Memo

You can assign a name to each radio station
and store it in memory. The name of the
current station appears in the display. You can
store up to eight characters for each station.

Storing the station names

1 Tune in a station whose name you want

to store.

2 Press (LIST) for two seconds.

Displaying the station name

Press (DSPL) during radio reception.

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

z Station name* z Frequency

Clock Z

* If the station name is not stored, “NO Name”

appears in the display for one second.

Erasing the station name

1 Tune in any station and press (LIST) for

two seconds.

3 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 appear in the 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.

4 To return to normal radio reception,

press (LIST) for two seconds.

Tip

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

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2 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.

The station name appears in the display.

3 Rotate the dial to select the name you

want to erase.

4 Press (6) (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 normal radio reception
mode.

Locating a station by name — List-up

1 Press (LIST).

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

2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the

desired station.

3 Press (6) (ENTER) to tune in the desired

station.

Note

After the station name or frequency has been
displayed for five seconds, the display goes back to
normal mode. To turn off the display, press
(DSPL).

Other Functions

Tip

When the POWER SELECT switch is set to position
B, you can turn on this unit by pressing (SOURCE)
on the rotary commander.

You can also control an optional CD or MD
unit, or equalizer preamplifier with the rotary
commander.

Labelling the rotary commander

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

SOUND

MODE

LIST

MODE

SOUND

LIST

Using the rotary commander

By pressing buttons
(the SOURCE and MODE buttons)

By rotating the control
(the SEEK/AMS control)

Rotate the control 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 tune in a specific
station.

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

(SOURCE)

(MODE)

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

TUNER n CD n MD* n TV*

* If the corresponding optional equipment is

not connected, this item will not appears.

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

• Tuner: FM1 n FM2 n AM

• CD unit: CD1 n CD2 n …

• MD unit: MD1 n MD2 n …

• TV/Video: TV n Video1 n Video2 n …

Push in and rotate the control to:

•Receive the stations memorized on the
number buttons.

•Change the disc.

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Other operations

Rotate the VOL control to
adjust the volume.

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

Press (ATT) to
attenuate the
sound.

OFF

Press (OFF) to turn
off the unit.

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the equalizer curve, listening
position, cut-off frequency, 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 EQ* (equalizer curve)
n POS* (listening position) n CNW*

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

* If the corresponding optional equipment is

not connected, this item will not appears.

Press (LIST) to display the
memorized names.

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of controls is factory­set as shown below.

To increase

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 (see “Changing the
sound and display settings” on page 17).

2 Adjust the selected item by rotating the

dial.

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

Attenuating the sound

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

“ATT on” lights up for a second.

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).

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Changing the sound and display settings

The following items can be set:

•Clock (page 7).

•D.Info (Dual Information)*1 – to display the

clock and the play mode simultaneously (on)
or to display the information alternately (off).

•Amber/Green – to change the illumination
color to amber or green.

•Dimmer to – change the brightness of the
display.
— Select “Auto” to dim the display only

when you turn the interior lights on.
— Select “on” to dim the display.
— Select “off” to deactivate Dimmer.

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

•Voice guide*1 function for vocalized
comments.
— Select “Voice 1” to minimize the volume

of the guide.

— Select “Voice 2” to be louder the volume

than “Voice 1.”

— Select “Voice 3” to maximize the volume

of the guide.

— Select “Voice off” to deactivate Voice

guide.

•Beep – to turn the beep sounds on or off.

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

commander in the factory-set position.

— Select “rev” when you mount the rotary

commander on the right-hand side of the
steering column.

•L.out (Line output)*2 (page 18).

•Loud (Loudness)*1 – to enjoy bass and treble
even at low volumes. The bass and treble will
be reinforced.

•LPF (Low Pass Filter)*1.

•M.dspl (Motion Display) – to turn the motion
display to 1, 2, or off.

•English/French*1 – to change the vocalized
comments of the voice guide to English or
French.

•A.Scrl (Auto Scroll)*1 (page 9, 19).

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 D.Info*1 n Amber/Green n Dimmer
n Contrast n Voice*

2

n Loud*1 n LPF*1 n M.dspl n

L.out*
English/French*

*1When the radio is off, or when no CD, or MD

is playing this item will not appear.

*2When the optional equalizer preamplifier is

not connected, this item will not appear.

1

n Beep n RM n

1

n A.Scrl*

1

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.

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Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s)

Adjusting the sound and frequency of the equalizer

To match the characteristics of the connected
subwoofer(s), you can cut out the unwanted
high and middle frequency signals entering
the subwoofer(s). By setting the cut-off
frequency, the subwoofer(s) will output only
low frequency signals so you can get a clearer
sound image.

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.

SET UP

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.

This unit can also control an optional equalizer
preamplifier.
This lets you add some effects to the sound
field of the currently selected source.

For details, refer to the instructions manual
supplied with the equalizer preamplifier.

Note

If you connect the optional digital preamplifier
XDP-210EQ, the voice guide function will not
work.

Changing the line output level

You can change the line output level if you
hear distortion or other noise.
When the optional equalizer preamplifier is
connected, you can set this function.

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

until “L.out” appears.

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

setting “L.out Hi” or “L.out Lo.”

3 Press (SHIFT).

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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

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

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

Shuf off Z Shuf All* Z

Shuffle Play starts.

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

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).
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).

3 Press (SHIFT).

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

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

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Creating a program

RLAY MODE

PGM

— Program Memory (For a CD/MD unit with
the program memory function)

You can play tracks in the order you want by
creating and storing programs in the unit‘s
memory. You can select up to 24 tracks for a
program. You can store the programs in
memory.

1 During CD playback, press (SHIFT), then

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

Program edit mode

DISC TRACK

RLAY MODE ENTER

If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit
mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to
display “P” above.

Notes

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

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

• “*Mem Full*” appears in the display when you

try to enter more than 24 tracks into a program.

Playing the stored program

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

1 Press (SHIFT).
2 Press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

“PGM” appears.

3 Press (5) (n) repeatedly until “PGM on”

appears.

2 Select the track you want.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

CD or MD.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

unit.

3 Press (SHIFT), then press the number

button to select the disc.

4 Press (SHIFT).

5 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or

down to select the track.

3 Press (6) (ENTER).

RLAY MODE ENTER

µ

DISC TRACK

RLAY MODE ENTER

4 To continue entering tracks, repeat steps

2 and 3.

5 When you finish entering tracks, press

(4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

Program Play starts.

4 Press (SHIFT).

To return to normal playback mode, select
“PGM off” in step 3 above.

Notes

• If you press a 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 in the program memory is not in

the disc magazine, the track will be skipped.

• When the disc magazine contains no tracks

stored in the program memory, or when the
program information has not been loaded yet,
“Not ready” appears.

6 Press (SHIFT).

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Erasing an entire program

RLAY MODE ENTER

DISC TRACK

RLAY MODE ENTER

DISC TRACK

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

MODE) for two seconds.

DISC TRACK

RLAY MODE ENTER

Adding tracks to a program

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

MODE) for two seconds.

If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit
mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to
display “P” above.

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

appears.

RLAY MODE ENTER

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

RLAY MODE ENTER

The entire program is erased.

4 When you finish erasing programs, press

(4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

5 Press (SHIFT).

If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit
mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to
display “P” above.

2 Press (2) (N) or (5) (n) to select the

track slot number where you want to
insert a track.

Track slot number

3 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down

to select the track you want to insert.

4 Press (6) (ENTER) to enter the track.

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

Note

When a 24 slots have been filled, “*Mem Full*”
appears in the display, and you cannot insert
more tracks.

5 When you finish inserting tracks, press

(4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

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6 Press (SHIFT).

Erasing tracks in a program

DISC

DISC

DISC

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

MODE) for two seconds.

DISC TRACK

RLAY MODE ENTER

If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit
mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to
display “P” above.

2 Press (2) (N) or (5) (n) to select the

track you want to erase.

Track slot number

DISC TRACK

RLAY MODE ENTER

The track currently registered in slot 6.

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

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

DISC TRACK

RLAY MODE ENTER

µ

DISC TRACK

RLAY MODE ENTER

4 To continue erasing tracks, repeat steps

2 and 3.

5 When you finish erasing tracks, press (4)

(PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

Labeling a CD

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

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

1 During CD playback press (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 appear in the 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.

6 Press (SHIFT).

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

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the

entire name.

3 To return to normal CD playback mode,

press (LIST) for two seconds.

Tip

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

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Displaying the disc memo name

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

DISC

Erasing the disc memo

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

unit.

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

Elapsed playback time

* If you connect an optional CD unit with the

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

After if you select the desired item, the display
will be 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 18).

$

$

Disc memo name

$

Track name*

$

Clock

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

5 Rotate the dial to select the name you

want to erase.

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 (LIST) for two seconds.

The unit returns to normal CD playback
mode.

Note

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

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Locating a disc by name

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

You can use this function for discs that have
been assigned a custom name. For more
information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a
CD” (page 23).

1 During CD playback press (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 (LIST) repeatedly until you find the

desired disc.

3 Press (6) (ENTER) to play back 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 the disc,
first press the number button, then choose the
disc that has not been loaded.

• The information appears only in upper case.
There are also some letters which cannot be
displayed (during MD or CD TEXT disc playback).

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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 CD playback, press (SHIFT), then

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

TV/Video

You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV
monitor with this unit.

Watching the TV

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

desired setting appears.

z Bank on z Bank inv z Bank off

BANK

RLAY MODE

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.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”

appears.

2 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down

to select the desired TV band.

Watching a video

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”

appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select

“Video 1.”

Play back the video.

Note

“Video 2” appears if the VIDEO 2 terminal of the
TV monitor is selected.

Memorizing TV channels automatically

The unit selects the TV channels with the
strongest signals and memorizes them in the
order of their frequency.

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Caution

When tuning in a station while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”

appears.

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

MODE) repeatedly until “Auto mem”
appears.

3 Press (5) (n).

The unit stores TV channels in the order of
their frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sound when the setting is stored.

Storing the TV channel names

4 Press (SHIFT).

Notes

• The unit does not store TV channels with weak

signals. If only a few TV channels can be
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.

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 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down

to tune in the TV program you want to
store on the number button.

3 Press and hold the desired number

button ((1) to (10)) until you hear a
beep tone.

The number button indication appears in
the display.

Note

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

Follow the steps in “Storing the station
names” (page 14).

Displaying the TV or radio station
names

Press (LIST) momentarily during TV or
radio reception.

Example: When receiving the FM1 band

FM

1

1

1
2
3
4
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

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.

Notes

• It may take some time before all indications
appear in the display.

• The TV monitor 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 28).

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.

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Displaying the information stored on discs

Press (LIST) during CD/MD playback.

Example: When CD unit 1 is selected.

CD 1

1

S

C

H

U

B

E

Z

A

C

H

I

S

Z

O

P

*****

?
?

1

2

RT

R

T

T
I

N

2

3
4
5

2

M

O

3

B

A

4

L

5

C

1 0

6
7
8
9

H

*

******

1

1 Disc numbers
2 Titles stored as custom files
3 No disc is loaded*
4 No stored titles*
5 TOC information has not been identified

3

yet*

*1A blank space is displayed next to a disc

numbers representing empty slots in the disc
magazine.

2

If a title is not registered in the custom file,

*

“******” is displayed.

*3If the disc information has not been read yet,

“?” is displayed.

Watching the TV or video
while listening to a CD or

— Simultaneous Play

MD

The simultaneous play function does not work
while you are listening to the radio.

1 Press (SOURCE) for two seconds.

2 Press (2) (N).

3 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select a CD

or MD.

4 Press (5) (n).

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.

Turning off the display

Press (LIST) again.

Note

Press (LIST) twice when you connect the MD
unit(s).

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5 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select a TV

or video.

6 Press (SOURCE) for two seconds.

Simultaneous Play starts.

If you are already watching the TV or video
and want to begin listening to a CD or MD as
well follow the same above steps except press
(5) (n) in step 2 and press (2) (N) in step 4.

Returning to normal mode

To cancel the CD or MD, follow the steps
above and select “– –” in step 3.

To cancel the TV or video, follow the
steps above and select “– –” in step 5.

Note

If you press the EJECT button on a CD/MD unit
while the unit is in simultaneous play mode,
Simultaneous Play is canceled.

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 centre position.

•If your car is equipped with a power

antenna, it will extend automatically while
the unit is operating.

If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

Notes on handling CDs

A dirty or defective disc may cause sound
dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum
sound, handle the disc as follows.
Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc
clean, do not touch the surface.

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.

Note 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.

Do not stick paper or tape on the labelled
surface.

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.

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Maintenance

Dismounting the unit

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 (10 A)

Warning

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

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the
connectors between the unit and the front
panel are not clean. To prevent this, open the
front panel by pressing (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 lever 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.

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5 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
19 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into
4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more
than 1 % total harmonic distortion.

Other specifications

CD player section

System Compact disc digital audio

Signal-to-noise ratio 99 dB
Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Laser Diode Properties

Material GaAlAs
Wavelength 780 nm
Emission Duration Continuous
Laser output power Less than 44.6 µW*

* This output is the value measured at a distance

of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the
Optical Pick-up Block.

system

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range 87.5 – 107.9 MHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity 8 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo),

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

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

50 dB at 200 kHz

68 dB (mono)

0.7 % (stereo),

0.4 % (mono)

AM

Tuning range 530 – 1,710 kHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs

Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

(sure seal connectors)

General

Outputs Line outputs (3)

Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz

Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 182 mm

Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 163 mm

Mass Approx. 1.4 kg (3 lb. 1 oz.)
Supplied accessories Rotary commander (1)

Optional accessories BUS cable (supplied with

Optional equipment CD changer (10 discs)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Power antenna relay
control lead
Power amplifier control
lead
Telephone ATT control
lead
Illumination control lead

Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz

(negative ground)

1

/8 × 2 × 7 1/4 in.)

(7
(w/h/d)

1

/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 1/2 in.)

(7
(w/h/d)

Wireless remote (1)
Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)

an RCA pin cord)
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
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

Digital equalizer

preamplifier XDP-210EQ
Source selector XA-C30
TV tuner XT-40V, etc.

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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 connections 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.

Playback does not begin.

A disc is automatically ejected.

The operation buttons do not
function.

The sound skips due to
vibration.

Cause/Solution

•Cancel the ATT function.

•Set the fader control to the center 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 was pressed.
n Store again into the memory.

Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See
“Cleaning the connectors” (page 30) 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 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.

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Cause/Solution

• Memorize the correct frequency.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

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

•Tune in the frequency accurately.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.
n Set to the MONO mode (page 13).

Error displays (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)

The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.

Display

NO Mag
NO Disc

NG Discs

Error

Blank

PushReset
Not Ready

HighTemp

*1 When an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD 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 unit.

No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.

A CD/MD cannot play because of
some problem.

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 unit cannot be operated

because of some problem.
The lid of the MD unit 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 in the CD/
MD unit.

Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.

Insert another CD/MD.

Clean or insert the CD correctly.

Insert another MD.

Play an MD with tracks recorded on
it.

Press the reset button of the unit.

Close the lid or insert the MDs
properly.

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

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