Sony CDX-C810DSP User Manual

3-856-118-11 (2)

FM/MW/LW(SW) Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Bedienungsanleitung

Istruzioni per l’uso

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

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

Zur Installation und zum Anschluß siehe die mitgelieferte Installations-/ Anschlußanleitung.

Per l’installazione e i collegamenti, fare riferimento al manuale di istruzioni di installazione/collegamenti in dotazione.

CDX-C810DSP

 1996 by Sony Corporation

Actual total number: Sony CDX-C810DSP (E,F,G,I) 3-856-118-11 (2)

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.

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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 programme

— CD Programme Memory ......................... 6

Radio

Memorising stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 8

Memorising only the desired stations .............. 8

Receiving the memorised stations .................... 9

RDS

Overview of the RDS function .......................... 9

Displaying the station name .............................. 9

Re-tuning the same programme automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF) ................ 10

Listening to traffic announcements ................ 10

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF

and TA data .................................................. 11

Locating a station by programme type .......... 12

Setting the clock automatically ....................... 12

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Changer

Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 18

Scanning the tracks

— Intro Scan ................................................. 19

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play .............................................. 19

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play .............................................. 19

Creating a programme

— CD Programme Memory ....................... 20

Labelling a CD

— Disc Memo ............................................... 22

Locating a disc by name

— List-up ...................................................... 22

Selecting the specific tracks for playback

— Bank .......................................................... 23

Additional Information

Precautions ......................................................... 24

Maintenance ....................................................... 25

Dismounting the unit ....................................... 25

Location of controls .......................................... 26

Specifications ..................................................... 28

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 29

Index ................................................................... 31

DSP

Selecting a surround menu .............................. 13

Registering a surround menu onto each disc

— Disc Sound Memory (DSM) .................. 13

Selecting the listening position ....................... 14

Adjusting the fader (FAD) ............................... 14

Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s).... 15

Adjusting the volume of the bass and treble

— Digital Tone Control............................... 15

Listening to each programme source in its

registered surround mode

— Source Sound Memory .......................... 16

Other Functions

Using the rotary remote ................................... 16

Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 17

Muting the sound.............................................. 17

Changing the sound and display settings ..... 18

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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 ballpoint pen.

Reset button

Note

When you connect the power supply cord to the unit or reset the unit, wait for about 10 seconds before you insert a disc. Do not insert a disc within these 10 seconds, otherwise, the unit will not be reset.

Attaching the front panel

Align part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks.

Notes

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

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

• When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the supplied front panel case.

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

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

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent the unit from being stolen.

1 Press (OFF).

2 Press (RELEASE) to open up the front

panel. Then slide the front panel a little to the left, and pull it off towards you.

(OFF)

(RELEASE)

Notes

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

• If you press (RELEASE) to detach the panel while the unit is still on, the unit will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds (only when the POWER SELECT switch is set to the A position).

Preparing the rotary remote

When you mount the rotary remote, attach the label in the illustration below.

DSPL

LIST

SOUND

LIST

DSPL

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Setting the clock

SUR

TRACK

5 2.15

The clock has a 24-hour digital indication.

Example: Set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP).

SET

SUR

CLOCK

SET UP

1 Press (4) (n).

SET

SUR

1:‚‚

SET UP

The hour digit flashes.

2 Set the hour.

to go forward

to go back

SET

SUR

1‚:‚‚

SET UP

CD Player

Listening to a CD

Simply insert the CD.

Playback starts automatically.

Labelled side up

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

Elapsed playing time

Getting Started/CD Player

3 Press (4) (n).

SET

SUR

1‚:‚‚

SET UP

The minute digits flash.

4 Set the minute.

to go forward

to go back

SET

SUR

1‚:‚8

SET UP

2 Press (SHIFT).

SUR

1‚:‚8

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.

Track number

CD is already inserted

Note

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

To Press

Stop playback 6 or (OFF)

Eject the CD 6

Changing the displayed items

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

Track number ˜ Clock

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily.

SEEK/AMS

To locate succeeding tracks

To locate previous tracks

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Locating a specific point in a track

SUR

PLAY MODE ENTER

TRACK

3 P1.‚1

SUR

PLAY MODE ENTER

+ENTER+

SUR

PLAY MODE ENTER

TRACK

2 P1.‚2

— 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

Creating a programme

— CD Programme Memory

You can play the tracks in the order you want by making your own programme. You can make two programmes: Programme 1 and Programme 2. You can select up to 12 tracks in each programme. You can store the programmes in memory.

Note

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

” or “ ” appears in the display, that

Playing a CD in various modes

You can play CDs in various modes:

• INTRO (Intro Scan) lets you play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks.

• REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track.

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

1 Press (SHIFT).

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

SET UP PLAY MODE

SHIFT

2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

the desired play mode appears.

Each time you press (3) (PLAY MODE), the item changes as follows:

INTRO n REP n SHUF n PGM n DSM SET

SUR

3 Press (4) (n) to select “ON.”

SUR

Playback starts.

To go back to the normal playback mode, select “OFF” in step 3 above.

12345

INTRO OFF

PLAY MODE

INTRO

INTRO ON

PLAY MODE

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

MODE) for two seconds.

“P 1” shows Programme 1 is selected.

To select Programme 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.

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.

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

enter more than 12 tracks into a programme at one time.

Playing the stored programme

You can select:

•PGM 1 to play Programme 1.

•PGM 2 to play Programme 2.

•PGM 1+2 to play Programmes 1 and 2.

1 Press (SHIFT).

2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

“PGM” appears.

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3 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the

desired programme appears.

Programme 1 playback

SUR

PGM 1

PLAY MODE

PGM

Programme 2 playback

SUR

PGM 2

PLAY MODE

PGM

Programmes 1 and 2 playback

SUR

PGM 1+2

PLAY MODE

PGM

1+2

Normal playback

SUR

PGM OFF

PLAY MODE

Programme 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 programme.

Erasing the entire programme

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

MODE) for two seconds.

SUR

“P 1” shows Programme 1 is selected.

TRACK

7 P1.‚8

PLAY MODE ENTER

Adding tracks to the programme

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

MODE) for two seconds.

SUR

“P 1 ” shows Programme 1 is selected.

TRACK

4 P1.‚3

PLAY MODE ENTER

To select Programme 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

SUR

TRACK

2 P1.‚2

PLAY MODE ENTER

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select

the track you want to insert.

4 Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily to enter

the track.

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

Note

Once all 12 slots have been filled, “*Mem Full*” appears in the display, and you cannot insert tracks.

5 When you finish inserting tracks, press

(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

continue to next page n

CD Player

2 Press (1) (N) repeatedly until “DEL”

appears.

DEL

SUR

--PGM1--

PLAY MODE ENTER

To delete Programme 2, press (4) (n) repeatedly until “PGM 2” appears.

3 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.

SUR

NO Data

PLAY MODE ENTER

The entire programme is erased.

4 When you finish erasing programmes,

press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

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Erasing the tracks in the programme

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

MODE) for two seconds.

SUR

“P 1” shows Programme 1 is selected.

To select Programme 2, press (4) (n) repeatedly until “P 2” appears.

TRACK

7 P1.‚8

PLAY MODE ENTER

2 Press (1) (N) or (4) (n) to select the

track you want to erase.

Track slot number

SUR

The track currently registered in slot 6 of Programme 1.

TRACK

3 P1.‚6

PLAY MODE ENTER

3 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.

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

DEL

SUR

DISC

TRACK

- -- P1.‚6

PLAY MODE ENTER

SUR

TRACK

7 P1.‚6

PLAY MODE ENTER

4 To continue erasing tracks, repeat steps

2 and 3.

Radio

Memorising stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorises them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 10 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, MW and LW/SW).

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, MW or LW/SW).

2 Press (SHIFT), then press (6) (BTM).

The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons.

Notes

• The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If only a few stations are received, some number buttons remain empty.

• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.

5 When you finish erasing tracks, press (3)

(PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

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Memorising only the desired stations

You can store up to 10 stations on each band (20 for FM1 and FM2, 10 for each MW and LW/SW) in the order of your choice.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

desired band.

2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune

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

3 Keep the desired number button ((1) to

(10)) pressed for two seconds until you hear a beep tone.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

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

RDS

Receiving the memorised stations

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” is appears.

2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until “MONO

ON“ appears.

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

Overview of the RDS function

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows FM stations to send additional digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. Your car stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are just a few: re-tuning the same programme automatically, listening to traffic announcements and locating a station by programme type.

Notes

• Depending on the country or region, not all of the RDS functions are available.

• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is weak or if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting RDS data.

Displaying the station name

The name of the station currently received lights up in the display.

Select an FM station.

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

FM1

SUR

BBC 1 FM

Note

The “*” indication means that an RDS station is being received.

Changing the displayed items

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

” Frequency ” Time ” Station Name

CD Player/Radio/RDS

To go back to the normal mode, select “MONO OFF” in step 2 above.

Note

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

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press (DSPL), the items alternate between the frequency and time.

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Re-tuning the same programme automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF)

The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function automatically selects and re-tunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same programme during a longdistance drive without having to re-tune the station manually.

Frequencies change automatically.

98.5MHz

96.0MHz

Listening to a regional programme

The “REG ON” (regional on) function of this unit lets you stay tuned to a regional programme without being switched to another regional station. (Note that you must turn the AF function on.) The unit is factory preset to “REG ON”, but if you want to turn off the function, do the following.

Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “REG OFF” appears.

Note that selecting “REG OFF” might cause the unit to switch to another regional station within the same network.

Note

This function does not work in the United Kingdom and in some other areas.

Station

102.5MHz

1 Select an FM station.

2 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until “AF ON”

appears.

The unit starts searching for an alternative station with a stronger signal in the same network.

Note

When there is no alternative station in the area and you do not need to search for an alternative station, turn the AF function off by pressing (AF/TA) repeatedly until “AF TA OFF” appears.

Changing the displayed items

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

” AF ON ” TA ON ” AF TA ON*

AF TA OFF “

* Select this to turn on both the AF and TA functions.

Notes

• “NO AF” and the station name flash alternately, if the unit cannot find an alternative station in the network.

• If the station service name starts flashing after you have made the preset selection, it means that no alternative frequency is available, and the unit cannot receive the PI (Programme Identification) data of the memorised station. Press (SEEK/AMS) while the station service name is flashing (for about eight seconds) so the unit starts searching for a station with the same PI data, but on another frequency (“PI seek” appears and no sound is heard). If the unit still cannot find an alternative station, “NO PI” appears and the unit goes back to the original

preset station.

Local link function (United Kingdom only)

The Local Link function lets you select other local stations in the area, even though they are not stored on your number buttons.

1 Press a number button that has a local

station stored on it.

2 Within five seconds, press the number

button of the local station again.

3 Repeat this procedure until the desired

local station is received.

Listening to traffic announcements

The Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic Programme (TP) data let you automatically tune in an FM station that is broadcasting traffic announcements even though you are listening to other programme sources.

Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until “TA ON” or “AF TA ON” appears.

The unit starts searching for traffic information stations. “TP” appears in the display when the unit finds a station broadcasting traffic announcements. When the traffic announcement starts, “TA” flashes. The flashing stops when the traffic announcement is over.

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Tips

• If you press (AF/TA) while tuning in the traffic

announcement, the unit can play a CD.

• If the traffic announcement starts while you are listening to another programme source, the unit automatically switches to the announcement and goes back to the original source when the announcement is over.

Notes

• “NO TP” flashes for five seconds if the received station does not broadcast traffic announcements. Then, the unit starts searching for a station that broadcasts traffic announcements.

• When “EON” appears with “TP” in the display, the current station makes use of broadcast traffic announcement of other stations in the same network.

To cancel the current traffic announcement

Press (AF/TA) momentarily.

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

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements beforehand so you won’t miss the announcement. When a traffic announcement starts, the volume will be automatically adjusted to the preset level.

1 Select the desired volume level.

2 Press (AF/TA) for two seconds.

A beep sounds and the setting is stored.

Receiving emergency announcements

If an emergency announcement comes in while you are listening to the radio, the programme will be automatically switched to the announcement. If you are listening to a source other than the radio, the emergency announcements will be heard if you set AF or TA to on. The unit will then automatically switch to these announcements no matter what you are listening to at the time.

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data

When you preset the RDS stations, the unit stores each station’s data as well as its frequency, so you don’t have to turn on the AF or TA function every time you tune in the preset station. You can select a different setting (AF, TA, or both) for individual preset station, or the same setting for all preset stations.

Presetting the same setting for all preset stations

1 Press (SOURCE) to select an FM band.

2 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly to select either

“AF ON”, “TA ON” or “AF TA ON” (for both AF and TA functions).

Note that selecting “AF TA OFF” stores not only RDS stations, but also non-RDS stations.

3 Press (SHIFT), then press (6) (BTM).

Presetting different settings for each preset station

1 Select an FM band, and tune in the

desired station.

2 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly to select either

“AF ON”, “TA ON” or “AF TA ON” (for both AF and TA functions).

3 Press the desired number button for two

seconds until a beep sounds.

Repeat from step 1 for presetting other stations.

Tip

If you want to change the preset AF and/or TA setting after you tuned in the preset station, you can do so by turning on/off the AF or TA function.

RDS

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Locating a station by

SUR

SET UP

CT OFF

SET

SUR

SET UP

CT ON

SET

programme type

You can locate the station you want by selecting one of the programme types shown below.

Note

If the countries or regions where EON data is not transmitted, you can use this function only for the stations you have tuned in once.

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS).

The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type. When the unit finds the programme, the programme type appears again for five seconds. “NO” and the programme type appear alternately for five seconds if the unit cannot find the programme type. It then returns to the previous station.

Programme types Display

News NEWS Current Affairs AFFAIRS Information INFO Sports SPORT Education EDUCATE Drama DRAMA Culture CULTURE Science SCIENCE Varied VARIED Popular Music POP M Rock Music ROCK M Middle of the Road Music M.O.R. M Light Classical LIGHT M Classical CLASSICS Other Music Type OTHER M Not specified NONE

Note

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

1 Press (LIST) during FM reception until

“PTY” appears.

PTY

SUR

INFO

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

Setting the clock automatically

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

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

repeatedly until “CT” appears.

2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until “CT ON”

appears.

The clock is set.

3 Press (SHIFT) to return to the normal

display.

To cancel the CT function

Select “CT OFF” in step 2 above.

Notes

• The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received.

• There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time.

2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until the desired

programme type appears.

The programme types appear in the order shown in the above table. Note that you cannot select “NONE” (Not specified) for searching.

PTY

SUR

SPORT

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DSP

3 Press (+) or (–) repeatedly until the

desired surround menu appears.

SUR

Hall

Selecting a surround menu

You can select a desired surround mode to best fit the audio source. The following modes can simulate different sound fields and enhance the sound so that you can feel as if you are in a live concert.

Surround menu

Defeat Normal sound without any

Stadium Open-air concert in a

Disco Disco with thick walls Theater Movie theater Church Church/chapel with a lot of

Hall Concert hall Studio Recording studio

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

CD or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “SUR”

appears.

SUR

3 Press (+) or (–) to select the desired

surround menu.

The surround menu appears in the order shown above.

After three seconds, the display will go back to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the effect level

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

CD or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “SUR”

appears.

SUR

SUR effects

stadium

reverberation

Defeat

4 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.

SUR

Effect 1

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

Effect 8

6 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.

Registering a surround menu onto each disc

— Disc Sound Memory (DSM) (CD/MD changer with program memory function)

Once you have registered the desired surround menu and the sound characteristics (bass, treble and subwoower) onto the discs, you can enjoy the same surround menu every time you play them. You can register them of a maximum of 126 discs.

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

MODE) repeatedly until “DSM SET” appears.

CD1

SUR

DSM SET

PLAY MODE ENTER

2 Press (5) (ENTER).

When the DSM setting is complete, the display will go back to the normal playback mode.

Changing the stored surround effect

Play the disc whose surround mode you wish to change, and follow the “Registering a surround menu onto each disc.”

RDS/DSP

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SUR

R F

POS

Erasing the stored surround effect

Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds in step 2 of “Registering a surround menu onto each disc.”

DSM

SUR

+DELETE+

PLAY MODE ENTER

Selecting the listening position

You can set the time for the sound to reach the listeners from the speakers. The unit can to simulate a natural sound field so that you can feel as if you are is in the centre of the sound field wherever you sit in the car.

Display window

All

Front

Front-R

Front-L

Rear

1 Press (SOUND) momentarily until “POS”

appears.

POS

SUR

All

2 Press (+) or (–) to select the desired

listening position.

The listening positions appear in the order shown in the table.

Center of soundfield

Normal setting (1 + 2 + 3)

Front part (1 + 2)

Right front (2)

Left front (1)

Rear part (3)

4 Press (+) or (–) to adjust the centre of

the sound field to the left or right. Then set the centre of the sound field.

Centre moves to the R (right).

Centre moves to the L (left).

5 Press (4) (n).

To go back to select the listening position, press (1) (N).

6 Press (+) or (–) to adjust the centre of

the sound field to the front or rear.

Centre moves to the F (front).

Centre moves to the R (rear).

7 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.

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.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Selecting a

surround menu” (page 13).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “FAD”

appears.

After three seconds, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the listening position

1 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “POS”

appears.

2 Press (+) or (–) to select the desired

listening position appears.

3 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.

POS

SUR

L R

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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.

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.

Level

Cut-off frequency

Adjusting the volume of the bass and treble

— Digital Tone Control

The CDX-C810DSP has a built-in DSP IC that uses digital processing to create clearer adjustments to the bass and treble volume than analog circuits. The sharper tone slopes used in this unit produce more obvious and effective tone responses. For example, you can enhance the background music with the bass volume and effectively isolate the main vocals.

Frequency (Hz)

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

CD or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “BAS” or

“TRE” appears.

3 Press (+) or (–) to adjust the volume.

After three seconds, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.

DSP

62 99 125 157 198 Frequency (Hz)

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

CD or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “SUB”

appears.

3 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.

SUB

SUR

125Hz

4 Press (+) or (–) to select the desired cut-

off frequency.

62 Hz n 99 Hz n 125 Hz* n 157 Hz n 198 Hz

* Factory-set frequency

5 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.

To adjust volume of the subwoofer, press (1) (N).

Adjusting the turn-over frequency

You can adjust the bass and treble turn-over frequencies.

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

CD or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “BAS” or

“TRE” appears.

3 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.

Bass adjust mode

BAS

SUR

157Hz

Treble adjust mode

TRE

SUR

7.1kHz

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4 Press (+) or (–) to select the turn-over

frequency.

The turn-over frequencies change as follows:

Bass: 125 Hz n 157 Hz* n 198 Hz

Treble:

5.0 kHz n 7.1 kHz*

* Factory-set frequency

5 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.

To adjust the volume of the bass and treble, press (1) (N).

Other Functions

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)

Listening to each programme source in its registered surround mode

— Source Sound Memory

You can listen to the same source always in the surround menu and the sound characteristics (bass, treble and subwoofer) even after changing the programme source or turning the unit on and off again.

(SOURCE)

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

FM1 n FM2 n MW n LW (SW) n CD1 n CD2 n MD1 n MD2

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)

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 memorised 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 18).

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 SUR (surround menu) n POS (listening position) n SUB (Sub

output level) n BAS* (bass) n TRE* (treble) n BAL (balance) n FAD* (fader)

* The level of the SUB output cannot be adjusted.

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.

DSP/Other Functions

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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.

• DIMMER (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 DIMMER n D.INFO

* When you have not tune the station or there is no

3 Press (4) (n) to select the desired

setting (for example: ON or OFF).

4 Press (SHIFT).

When the mode setting is complete, the normal playback mode appears.

n LOUD* n RM

CD/MD being played, these items will not appear.

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 you have not labeled the CD, “NO Name” appears in

the display. If there is no prerecorded name for an MD, “NO D.Name” appears in the display.

If the track name is not prerecorded, “NO T.Name”

appears in the display for one second.

If the dual information is on, clock does not appear in

the display.

Tip

If the name of the MD is too long, you can scroll it across the display window by pressing (SHIFT), then (1) (N).

Disc name*

Track name*

Clock*

Automatically scrolling a disc name

— Auto Scroll

The Auto Scroll function automatically scrolls the disc or track name of the MD when you press (DSPL) and the name length exceeds 10 characters.

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

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

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.

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 1 z REP 2 z REP 3

REP OFF Z

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 the tracks in a random order.

1 During playback, press (SHIFT), then

— Shuffle Play

press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “SHUF” appears.

Other Functions/CD/MD Changer

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.

2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the

desired setting appears.

z SHUF 1 z SHUF 2 z SHUF 3

SHUF OFF Z

Shuffle Play starts.

To go back to the normal playback mode, select “SHUF OFF” in step 2 above.

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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Creating a programme

SUR

PLAY MODE ENTER

DISC

TRACK

4 7 P1.‚8

CD2

— CD Programme Memory (CD changer with programme memory function)

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

MODE) for two seconds.

Programme edit mode

CD2

SUR

“P 1” shows Programme 1 is selected.

DISC

TRACK

2 3 P1.‚1

PLAY MODE ENTER

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 12 tracks into a programme at one time.

Playing the stored programme

Changing the disc order in the changer will not affect programme memory play.

You can select:

•PGM 1 to play Programme 1.

•PGM 2 to play Programme 2.

•PGM 1+2 to play Programmes 1 and 2.

1 Press (SHIFT).

2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

“PGM” appears.

If have labelled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (3) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1” above.

To select Programme 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.

SUR

+ENTER+

PLAY MODE ENTER

CD2

SUR

DISC

TRACK

3 2 P1.‚2

PLAY MODE

4 To continue entering tracks, repeat steps

2 and 3.

3 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the

desired programme appears.

z PGM 1 z PGM 2 z PGM 1+2

PGM OFF Z

Programme Play starts.

To go back to the normal playback mode, select “PGM OFF” in step 3 above.

Notes

• If you press the number button during programme memory play, programme memory play is interrupted, and playback of the selected disc starts.

• “NO Data” appears in the display if no track is stored in the programme.

• If a track stored into the programme memory is not contained in the disc magazine, the track will be skipped.

• When the disc magazine contains not a single track stored into the programme memory, or when the programme information has not been loaded yet, “Not Ready” appears.

Erasing the entire programme

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

MODE) for two seconds.

“P 1” shows Programme 1 is selected.

If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (3) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1” above.

5 When you finish entering tracks, press

(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

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2 Press (1) (N) repeatedly until “DEL”

appears.

DEL

SUR

--PGM1--

PLAY MODE ENTER

To erase Programme 2, press (4) (n) repeatedly until “PGM 2” appears.

3 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.

SUR

NO Data

PLAY MODE ENTER

The entire programme is erased.

4 When you finish erasing programmes,

press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

Adding tracks to the programme

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

MODE) for two seconds.

CD2

“P 1” shows Programme 1 is selected.

DISC

SUR

4 7 P1.‚8

PLAY MODE ENTER

TRACK

If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (3) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1” above.

To select Programme 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

CD2

DISC

SUR

3 2 P1.‚5

PLAY MODE ENTER

TRACK

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select

the track you want to insert.

Erasing the tracks in the programme

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

MODE) for two seconds.

CD2

SUR

“P 1” shows Programme 1 is selected.

DISC

TRACK

3 2 P1.‚7

PLAY MODE ENTER

If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (3) (PLAY MODE) to display “P 1” above.

To select Programme 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

CD2

The track currently registered in slot 6 of Programme 1.

DISC

SUR

3 3 P1.‚6

PLAY MODE ENTER

TRACK

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.

DEL

DISC

SUR

- -- P1.‚6

PLAY MODE ENTER

TRACK

CD2

SUR

DISC

TRACK

4 7 P1.‚6

PLAY MODE ENTER

4 To continue erasing tracks, repeat steps

2 and 3.

5 When you finish erasing tracks, press (3)

(PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

CD/MD Changer

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, “*Mem 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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SUR

ENTER

1 SCHUBERT

LST

SUR

DISC

DISCNAME

1 SCHUBERT

CD1

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 23).

1 Play the CD and press (LIST) for two

seconds.

CD1

SUR

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 _ )

CD1

SUR

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.

CD1

SUR

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.

DISCNAME

DISC

1 ________

DISCNAME

DISC

1 S_______

DISCNAME

DISC

1 S_______

Displaying the disc memo

Press (DSPL) during CD playback.

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

z Elapsed playback time z Disc name

Clock Z

Erasing the disc memo

1 Press (SOURCE) to select the CD changer

(for example CD 2 or CD 3).

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.

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 name 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, “?” appears in the display. To load the disc, first press the number button, then choose the disc that has not been loaded.

• The information is 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) to 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.

CD2

SUR

Note

If you have not labeled the disc, the bank edit mode does not appear and the programme edit mode 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

The indication changes from “PLAY” to “SKIP.” If you want to return to “PLAY," press (5) (ENTER) again.

DISC

TRACK

5 1 PLAY

PLAY MODE ENTER

DISC

TRACK

5 3 SKIP

PLAY MODE ENTER

CD1

SUR

BANK

BANK ON

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.

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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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 aerial, 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

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 centre 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 CDs

Use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from being damaged.

Do not stick paper or tape on the labelled 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.

Dismounting the unit

Release key (supplied)

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.

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

Additional Information

Back of the front panel

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Location of controls

OFF

SEEK/AMS

DSPL LIST

SOURCE SOUND

RELEASE

MUTE

SHIFT

12345678910

Refer to the pages for details.

1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music

Sensor/manual search) button 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 19, 20, 21, 23

2 OFF button 4, 5, 3 SOUND button 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 4 (+) (–) (volume/surround menu/

listening position/sub output level/bass/ treble/balance/fader control) buttons 5, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22

5 Display window 6 Receptor for the optional wireless

remote

7 DSPL (display mode change) button 5,

9, 18, 19, 22

8 6 (eject) button 5 9 LIST button

Disc Memo 22 List-up 22 RDS Programme 12

AF/TA

!º SOURCE (source select) button 5, 8, 9,

11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22

!¡ RELEASE (front panel release) button 4,

!™ Reset button (located on the front side

of the unit hidden by the front panel) 4

!£ MUTE button 17 !¢ SHIFT button

BTM 8, 11 PLAY MODE 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 19, 20, 21,

23 SET UP 5, 12,18

!∞ During radio reception:

Number buttons 8, 9

During CD/MD playback:

Direct disc selection buttons 19

!§ POWER SELECT switch (located on the

bottom of the unit)

See “POWER SELECT Switch” in the installation/Connections manual.

!¶ AF/TA button 10, 11

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Optional wireless remote (RM-X41)

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

1 OFF button 2 DIR button

(DIR) does not work with this unit.

3 SOURCE button 4 SEEK/AMS button 5 PRESET/DISC button

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

SOURCE

OFF

MUTE DSPL

DIR

MODE

SEEK

–

REW

–

AMS

PRESET

DISC

SOUND

SEL

6 MUTE button 7 (–) (+) buttons 8 DSPL button 9 SOUND button

Additional Information

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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Specifications

CD player section

System Compact disc digital audio

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

Tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Aerial terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Usable sensitivity 8 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 62 dB (stereo),

65 dB (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

0.9 % (stereo),

0.5 % (mono) Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz Capture ratio 2 dB

MW/LW(SW*)

Tuning range MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz

LW: 153 – 281 kHz

SW: 5,950 – 6,205 kHz Aerial terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity MW: 30 µV

LW: 50 µV

SW: 50 µV

* For the models for Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs

(sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output 35 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Output lead Power antenna relay

control lead Power amplifier control lead

Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz

Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz

Power requirements 12 V DC car battery

(negative ground)

Dimensions Approx. 188 × 58 × 177 mm

(w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 154 mm

(w/h/d) Mass Approx. 1.5 kg Supplied accessories Rotary remote (1)

Parts for installation and

connections (1 set)

Front panel case (1) Optional accessories Wireless remote RM-X41

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 Optional equipment CD changer

CDX-71 (10 discs), CDX-72 (10 discs), CDX-81 (10 discs), CDX-91 (10 discs), CDX-T60 (6 discs), CDX-T62 (6 discs)

MD changer

MDX-40, MDX-60

Source selector

XA-U20, etc.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Actual total number: Sony CDX-C810DSP (E,F,G,I) 3-856-118-11 (2)

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.

Cause/Solution

•Adjust the volume with (+).

•Set the fader control to the centre 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.

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.

Additional Information

Radio reception

Problem

Preset tuning is not possible.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

The “ST” indication flashes.

Cause/Solution

• Memorise the correct frequency.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

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

•Tune in the frequency correctly.

•The broadcast signal is too weak. n Set to the MONO mode (page 9).

RDS

Problem

A SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

No traffic announcements.

PTY displays “NONE”.

Cause/Solution

The station in non-TP or weaken signal. n Press (AF/TA) until “AF TA OFF” appears.

•Activate “TA.”

•The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. n Tune in another station.

The station does not specify the programme type.

Actual total number: Sony CDX-C810DSP (E,F,G,I) 3-856-118-11 (2)

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 14).

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

PushReset Not Ready

HighTemp

*1 When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD dose not appear in the display.

The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.

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

down.*

An MD does not play because of some problem.*

No tracks have been recorded on an

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.

Solution

Insert the disc in 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.

If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Actual total number: Sony CDX-C810DSP (E,F,G,I) 3-856-118-11 (2)

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