Sony CDX-C8050X, MDX-C8500X Operating Instruction

3-045-190-12 (1)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

CDX-C8050X

FM/AM MiniDisc Player

MDX-C8500X

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

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

En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel d’installation/raccordement fourni.

Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual de instalación/conexiones suministrado.

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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.

CAUTION

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

Thank you for purchasing the Compact Disc Player/MiniDisc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features using the following controller accessories:

Supplied accessory

Card remote commander RM-X91

Optional accessory

Rotary commander RM-X4S

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

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

an MD player, or a CD player.

*2A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes

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

You can change the display language to English, French, or Spanish.

* Some display indications do not appear in

the language you select.

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. Serial No.

Precautions

Notes on CDs

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

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

•Do not use the Custom file feature while driving, or perform any other function which could divert your attention from the road.

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

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the CD/MD 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 has evaporated.

To maintain high quality sound

If you have drink holders near your audio equipment, be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit and CD/MD. Sugary residues on the unit or CD/MD may contaminate the lenses inside the unit, reduce the sound quality, or prevent sound reproduction altogether.

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.

If you use the discs explained below, the sticky residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and may cause malfunction or ruin your discs.

Do not use second-hand or rental CDs that have a sticky residue on the surface (for example from peeled-off stickers or from ink, or glue leaking from under the stickers).

There are paste residue Ink is sticky

Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are beginning to peel off.

Stickers that are beginning to peel away, leaving a sticky residue

Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers attached.

Labels are attached

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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 CD-R discs

•You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) on this unit. However depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R disc itself, some CD-Rs cannot be played on this unit.

•You cannot play a CD-R that is not finalized (Finalization is necessary for a recorded CD-R disc to be played on the audio CD player).

•You cannot play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) on this player.

Notes on MDs

Since the disc itself is housed in a cartridge, free from accidental contact with your fingers and dust, MDs can withstand a certain degree of the rough handling. However, dirt or dust on the surface of the cartridge or a warped cartridge may cause a malfunction. Observe the following for best results.

Never touch the surface of the disc itself by deliberately opening the shutter on the cartridge. When you eject the MD, the shutter may be open. In such a case, close the shutter immediately.

Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air-ducts. Do not leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can a considerable rise in temperature. Make sure the MD is not left on the dashboard or rear tray of a car etc. where the temperature can also be excessive.

When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs

Use the optional Sony compact disc single adaptor (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from damage.

Notes on attaching labels

Be sure to attach labels on cartridges correctly, as failing to do so may cause the MD to become stuck in the unit.

•Attach the label in a suitable position.

•Remove old labels before putting new ones

on.

•Replace labels that are beginning to peel

away from the MD.

Cleaning

Wipe the surface of the MD cartridge from time to time with a soft dry cloth.

Table of contents

Location of controls ................................................. 7

Getting Started

Resetting the unit ................................................ 9

Detaching the front panel .................................. 9

Turning the unit on/off ................................... 10

How to use the menu ....................................... 10

Setting the clock ................................................ 10

CD/MD

Listening to a CD

with CDX-C8050X only ............................... 11

Listening to an MD

with MDX-C8500X only .............................. 12

Playing a CD or MD

(with optional CD/MD unit) ..................... 12

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play .............................................. 14

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play .............................................. 14

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the

custom file function).................................... 15

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (For a CD unit with the custom

file function or an MD unit) ....................... 16

Selecting specific tracks for playback

— Bank (For a CD unit with the custom

file function) ................................................. 17

Radio

Memorizing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................. 18

Memorizing only the desired stations ........... 18

Receiving the memorized stations.................. 19

Storing the station names

— Station Memo .......................................... 20

Locating a station by name

— List-up ...................................................... 21

DSP

Setting the equalizer ......................................... 21

Selecting the listening position ....................... 22

Selecting a soundstage menu

— Dynamic Soundstage

Organizer (DSO) .......................................... 23

Adjusting the balance (BAL) ........................... 23

Adjusting the front and rear fader ................. 24

Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s).... 25

Listening to each programme source in its

registered DSO

— Source Sound Memory (SSM) ............... 25

Selecting the spectrum analyzer ..................... 26

Other Functions

Labeling the rotary commander ..................... 26

Using the rotary commander .......................... 27

Attenuating the sound ..................................... 28

Changing the sound and display settings ..... 29

TV/Video

Watching the TV ............................................... 30

Watching a video .............................................. 30

Memorizing TV channels automatically ....... 30

Memorizing only the desired TV channels ... 30

Storing the TV channel names ........................ 31

Displaying the information

stored on discs .............................................. 31

Watching the TV or video while listening to a

CD or MD

— Simultaneous Play .................................. 32

Additional Information

Maintenance ....................................................... 33

Dismounting the unit ....................................... 34

Specifications ..................................................... 35

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 36

Location of controls

SOUND

SOURCE

OFF

DSPL

LIST

SEEK/AMS

ENTER

–

MODE

Refer to the pages listed for details.

1 Volume control dial 2 MENU button 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,

20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

3 DISC/PRST +/– (cursor up/down) button

10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

During radio reception:

Preset stations select 19

During CD/MD playback:

Disc change 13, 16

During TV reception:

Channel select 30

4 Z (eject) button (located on the front

side of the unit behind the front panel) 11, 12

5 DSPL (display mode change) button

12, 13, 15, 20

6 LIST button

Station Memo 20 Disc Memo 15 List-up 16, 21, 31

7 SOURCE (Tuner/CD/MD/TV) button

10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 32

8 Display window 9 OPEN button 9, 11, 12, 33 0 DSO button 23 qa SOUND button 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 qs Reset button (located on the front side

of the unit behind the front panel) 9

qd OFF button* 9, 10, 11, 12

OPEN

DSO

REP SHUF

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CDX-C8050X/MDX-C8500X

qf SEEK/AMS –/+ (cursor left/right) button

10, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

Seek 18, 19 Automatic Music Sensor 13 Manual Search 13, 19

qg ENTER button 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,

20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

qh MODE button

During radio reception:

BAND select 18, 19

During CD or MD playback:

CD/MD unit select 12, 16

During TV reception:

TV1/TV2 select 30

qj Receptor for the card remote

commander

qk Number buttons

During radio reception:

Preset number select 18, 19

During CD/MD playback:

(1) REP 14 (2) SHUF 14

During TV reception:

Preset number select 30

* Warning when installing in a car

without ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch

Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for two seconds to turn off the clock display after turning off the engine.

When you press (OFF) only momentarily, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery wear.

Location of controls

Card remote commander RM-X91

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

1 OFF button 2 MENU button 3 SOURCE button 4 SEEK/AMS (cursor </,) buttons 5 SOUND button 6 DSPL button 7 ATT button 8 LIST button 9 DISC/PRST (cursor M/m) buttons 0 ENTER button qa MODE button qs VOL buttons

DISC

SOURCE

DISC

OPEN/CLOSE

ENTER

VOLATT

OFF

MENU LIST

SEEK SEEK

SOUND

DSPL MODE

A unit turned off by pressing (OFF) for two seconds cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

Replacing the lithium battery

When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery.

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Notes on lithium battery

•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.

•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.

•Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery.

•Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

Getting Started

Attaching the front panel

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

Resetting the unit

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

Reset button

Note

Pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting and some memorized functions.

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 the left side of the front panel.

Notes

• Be careful not to attach the front panel upside

down.

• Do not press the front panel too hard against the

unit when attaching it.

• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure

on the display window of the front panel.

• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight

or heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or where there may be a considerable rise in temperature.

Notes

• Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

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

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

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

Caution alarm

If you turn the car ignition off without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.

Turning the unit on/off

Turning on the unit

Press (SOURCE) or insert a disc in the unit. For details on operation, refer to page 11 (CD/ MD) and page 18 (Radio).

Turning off the unit

Press (OFF) to stop CD/MD playback or FM/ AM reception (the key illumination and display remains on.)

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “Clock”

appears.

Press (OFF) for two seconds to completely turn off the unit.

Note

If your car has no ACC position on the ignition key switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing (OFF) for two seconds to avoid car battery wear.

How to use the menu

This unit is operated by selecting items from a menu. To select, first enter the menu mode and choose up/down (+/– of (DISC/PRST)), or choose left/right (–/+ of (SEEK/AMS)).

(DISC/PRST)

(+) : To select upwards

SOURCE

(–) : To select downwards

(SEEK/AMS)

1 Press (ENTER).

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to set

the hour.

3 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS).

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to set

the minute.

2 Press (ENTER).

(–) : To select

leftwards

SOURCE

(+) : To select

rightwards

The clock starts.

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

Note

In the initial setting, the clock indication appears while the unit is turned off. When you select the “on” setting of the “D.Info” item (page 29), you can see the clock indication in the upper part of the display while you are enjoying any source.

CD/MD

CDX-C8050X:

In addition to playing a CD with this unit alone, you can also control external CD/MD units.

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

CD indication

Elapsed playing timeTrack number

MDX-C8500X:

In addition to playing an MD with this unit alone, you can also control external CD/MD units.

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.

Listening to a CD with CDX-C8050X only

1 Press (OPEN) and insert the CD.

Playback starts automatically.

Labeled side up

2 Close the front panel.

Tip

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

When the last track on the CD is over

The track number indication returns to “1, ” and playback restarts from the first track of the CD.

To Press

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

For details on operation, refer to

“Changing the display item” (page 12), “Automatically scrolling a disc name,” “Locating a specific track,” “Locating a specific point in a track,” and “Locating a disc” (page 13).

Listening to an MD with MDX-C8500X only

1 Press (OPEN) and insert the MD.

Playback starts automatically.

Labeled side up

2 Close the front panel.

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

The title of the MD* and the track title will appear in the display window, then the playing time will appear.

MD indication

Elapsed playing timeTrack number

* Only if these titles are prerecorded on the MD.

Playing a CD or MD

(with optional CD/MD unit)

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD” or “MD”.

2 Press (MODE) until the desired unit

appears.

CD/MD playback starts.

All the discs in the current CD/MD unit is played from the top.

Changing the display item

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

Disc number*

Elapsed playback time

Disc name*

*1While an optional CD/MD unit is connected.

If you have not labeled the CD or CD TEXT disc,

or if there is no disc name prerecorded on the MD, “NO D.Name” appears in the display.

If you playback a CD TEXT disc, the artist name

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

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

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

/Track number/

/Artist name*

Track name*

When the last track on the MD is over

The track number indication returns to “1, ” and playback restarts from the first track of the MD.

To Press

Stop playback (OFF) Eject the MD (OPEN) then Z

For details on operation, refer to

“Changing the display item ,” “Automatically scrolling a disc name,” “Locating a specific track,” “Locating a specific point in a track,” and “Locating a disc” (page 13).

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