Sony CDX-C860 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-C860 Serial No.

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

DIGITAL AUDIO

CDX-C860

' ^ 997 by Sony Corporation

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Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
=»Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact
Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety
of features by using either a supplied rotary
remote or an optional wireless remote.

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

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

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

CAUTION

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

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

CD Player

Listening to a CD
Playing a CD in various modes

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Creating a program

— CD Program Memory

Radio

.................................

Memorizing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

......................

Memorizing only the desired stations................. 10

Receiving the memorized stations.......................10

Storing the station names

— Station Memo

............................................

Locating a station by name

— List-up.........................................................11

DSP

Selecting a surround menu

.................................

Registering a surround menu onto each disc

— Disc Sound Memory (DSM)
Selecting the listening position
Adjusting the fader (FAD)

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Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s).... 14

Adjusting the volume of the bass and treble

— Digital Tone Control................................... 14

Listening to each program source in its

registered surround mode

— Source Sound Memory (SSM)

Other Functions

...................

Using the rotary remote........................................ 15

Adjusting the sound characteristics
Muting the sound

.................................................

Changing the sound and display settings

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11

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12

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13

15

17

17

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Changer

Playing a CD or MD

.............................................

18

Scanning the tracks

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

5

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

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19

Playing tracks in random order

5
6

— Shuffle Play

Creating a program

— Program Memory

7

Labeling a CD

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19
20

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

Locating a disc by name

— List-up.......................................................... 23

9

Selecting specific tracks for playback

— Bank............................................................. 24

TVA/ideo

Watching the TV....................................................25

Watching a video....................................................25

Memorizing TV chaimels automatically

............

25

Memorizing only the desired TV charmels .... 25

Storing the TV chaimel names

.............................

26

Displaying the information stored on discs .. 26
Watching the TV or video while listening to a

CD or MD
— Simultaneous Play

Additional Information

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

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

Dismounting the unit...................................................29

Location of controls.....................................................30

Specifications...............................................................32

Troubleshooting guide................................................ 33

Index

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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 bail-point pen.

Reset button

Notes

• Pressing the reset button will erase the clock 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
prevent the unit from being stolen.

Attaching the front panel

Align part ® of the front panel to part ® 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.

• 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.

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 ® position).

1 Press fOFF).

Press (RELEASE) to Open up the front panel. Then slide the front pan.el a little to the left, and pull it off towards you.

COFF)

» Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching if 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.

* When you carry the front panel zvifh you, put it in the

supplied front panel case.

Preparing the rotary remote

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

Setting the dock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

Example: Set the clock to 10:08

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

Set

O Press ® (—►).

Set

O Set the hour.

Clock

The hour digit flashes.

to go backward

CD Player

Listening to a CD

Simply insert the CD.

Playback starts automatically.

Labelled side up

to go forward

Set

O Press ® (-♦).

Set

The minute digits flash.

310:00

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10:00:

O Set the minute.

2 Press (SHIFT).

10:08

The clock starts.

3 Press (SHIFT).

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

Note

If the PO WER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is
set to the © position, turn the power on first, then set the
clock.

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

Elapsed playing time

CD

TR*C«

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Track number

Note

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

To Press

Stop playback

Eject the CD

A or (OFF)

▲

Changing the displayed item

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

Elapsed playback time

Disc name*’/Artist name*

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*' If you inserted a non-CD-TEXT disc, "NO D.Name" or

"NO T.Name" appears in the display.
Ifyou play a CD-TEXT disc, the artist name appears in
the display after the disc name. (Only for CONTEXT
discs with the artist name.)

Tip

If the name of the CD-TEXT disc is too long, you can scroll
it across the display by pressing CSHIF^), then G3

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Automatically scrolling a disc name

— 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, automatically
scrolls on the display as follows;

• The disc name appears when the disc has changed (if the

disc name is selected).

• The track name appears when the track has changed (if
the track name is selected).

• The disc or track name appears depending on the setting
when you press CSOURCE) to select a CD-TEXTdisc.

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

1 During playback, press ( shift).

2 Press @ (SET UP) repeatedly until

"A.Scrl" appears.

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.

• Repeat (Repeat Play) repeats the current
track.

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

Searching for the desired track

— Intro scan

1 Press (SHIFT).

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

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3 Press ® (—►) to select "A.Scrl on." 4 Press (SHIFT).

To cancel Auto Scroll, select "A.Scrl off" in
step 2 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, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) momentarily.

To locate succeeding tracks

To locate preceding tra'cks

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.

To search forward

2 Press ® (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

"Intro" appears.

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

Intro —• PGM —► DSM set

CD

Intro off

3 Press (T) (—►) to select "Intro on."

CD

Intro Scan starts.

Intro on

4 Press (SHIFT).

To go back to normal playback mode, select
"Intro off" in step 3 above.

To search backward

Note

i/"i_i_i_i_ " or " -i-i-i-i " appears in the display, that

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

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

1 During playback, press (shift).
2 Press ® (REP) repeatedly until

"Repeat 1" appears.

SET UP PLAY MODE

Repeat Play starts.

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3 Press (SHIFT).

To go back to normal playback mode, select

"Repeat off" in step 2 above.

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play

1 During playback, press (shift).
2 Press (T) (SHUF) repeatedly until

"Shuf 1" appears.

________

REP_SET UP PlAY MODE

Shuffle Play starts.

3 Press (SHIFT).

Creating a program

— CD Program Memory

You can play the tracks in the order you want
by m aking your own program. You can make
two programs: Program 1 and Program 2. You
can select up to 12 tracks for each program.
You can store the programs in memory.

1 Press (SHIFT), then press ® (PLAY

MODE) for two seconds.

CD

"PI" shows Program 1 is selected.

To select Program 2, press (3) (—► )
repeatedly until "P 2" appears.

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2 Press either side of ( seek/ams ) to select

the track you want.

3 Press (3) (ENTER) momentarily.

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4 To continue entering tracks, repeat steps

2 and 3.

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To go back to normal playback mode, select

"Shuf off" in step 2 above.

5 When you finish selecting tracks, press

(D (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

6 Press (SHIFT).

Notes

• 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 program.

Playing the stored program

You can select;

• PGM 1 to play Program 1.

• PGM 2 to play Program 2.

• PGM 1+2 to play Programs 1 and 2.

1 Press (SHIFT).

2 Press CE> (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

“PGM" appears.

3 Press CD (—►) repeatedly until the

desired program appears.

Program 1 playback

CD

Program 2 playback

CD

PGM 1

PGM 2

To delete Program 2, press CD (—»)
repeatedly until "PGM 2" appears.

3 Press CD (ENTER) for two seconds.

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The entire program is erased.

NO Data

4 When you finish erasing programs, press

CD (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

5 Press (SHIFT).

Adding tracks to a program

1 Press (SHIFT), then press CD (PLAY

MODE) for two seconds.

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"PI" shows Program 1 is selected.

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Programs 1 and 2 playback

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PGM 1+2

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Normal playback

CD

Program Play starts.

PGM off

4 Press (SHIFT).

To go back to normal playback mode, select
'TGM off" in step 3 above.

Note

"NO Data" appears in the display if no track is stored in

the program.

Erasing an entire program

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

MODE) for two seconds.

CD

"P 1" shows Program 1 is selected.

2 Press CD (<—) repeatedly until "DEL"

appears.

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To select Program 2, press CD (“*■ )
repeatedly until "P 2" appears.

2 Press CD (•*—) or CD (—►) to select the

track slot number where you want to

insert a track.

Track slot number

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3 Press either side of ( seek/ams ) to select

the track you want to insert.

4 Press CD (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

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

6 When you finish inserting tracks, press

CD (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

7 Press (SHIFT).

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Erasing tracks in a program

1 Press (SHIFT), then press (PLAY

MODE) for two seconds.

CD

"PI" shows Program 1 is selected.

To select Program 2, press (A) (—► )
repeatedly until "P 2" appears.

2 Press (T) (♦—) or (T) (—») to select the

track you want to erase.

CD

The track currently registered in slot 6 of

Program 1.

3 Press (D (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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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 (FMl, FM2 and AM).

Caution

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

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

1

tuner.

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

CD TUNER

CD

7 PI.06

4 To continue erasing tracks, repeat steps

2 and 3.

5 When you finish erasing tracks, press (a)

(PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

6 Press (SHIFT).

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.

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

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► FMl

----------

► FM2

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► AM

3 Press (SHIFT), then press CD (PLAY

MODE) repeatedly until "B.T.M" appears.

4 Press (4) (—► ).

The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sound and 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 heir former setting.

• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit

starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.

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Memorizing only the

desired stations

You can store up to 10 stations on each band
(20 for FMl and FM2,10 for AM) in the order
of your choice.

Receiving the memorized

stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band (FM1, FM2 or AM).

Press either side of ( seek/ams) to tune
in the station you want to store on the
number button.

4 Keep the desired number button ((T) to

(TbT) pressed for two seconds until

"MEM" appears.

The number button indication appears in
the display.

Note

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

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band (FMl, FM2 or AM).

3 Press the number button ((T) to (To))

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).

Scarming 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 (T) (PLAYMODE) repeatedly until
“Local" (local seek mode) is displayed. Then press (7)

(—► ) to select “Local on." Press ( SHIFT).

Only the stations with relatively strong signals xoill be
tuned in.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen
to, press and hold either side of ( Se ek/a m^ for two
seconds until the desired frequency appears (manual
tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor

— Monaural Mode

1 Press (SHIFT), then press d3 (PLAY

MODE) repeatedly until "Mono" appears.

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2 Press (T) (—►) repeatedly until "Mono

on" appears.

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

3 Press (SHIFT).

To go back to normal mode, select
"Mono off" in step 2 above.

Changing the displayed items

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

Frequency ► Clock

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.

Displaying the station name

Press (DSPL) during radio reception.

FM l

3 WRKISS

Each time you press (DSPL). the item

changes as follows:

■ Station name* —► Frequency—► Clock

* If the station name is ?wt stored, "NO Name"

appears in the display for one second.

2 Press (LIST) for two seconds.

FM l

3 Enter the characters.

O Rotate the dial clockwise to select the

desired characters.
(A--* -

— 9 —► + —►

FM l

♦ -

If you rotate the dial counterclockwise,
the characters appear in the reverse
order.

If you want to put a blank space
between characters, select (under
bar).

O Press (T) (—►) after locating the

desired character.

The flashing cursor moves to the next

space.

FM l

If you press 03 (•^)/ the flashing cursor

moves to the left.

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O Repeat steps O and O to enter the

entire name.

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Erasing the station name

1 Tune in any station and press ( list ) for

two seconds.

2 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.

"Delete" and the station name appear in the
display.

3 Rotate the dial to select the name you

want to erase.

4 Press CD (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) momentarily.

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

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4 To return to normal radio reception,

press (LIST) for two seconds.

Tip

To erase/correct a name, enter {under-bar} for each
character.

2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the

desired station.

3 Press (D (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

ojf the display, press (DSPL).

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Selecting a surround menu

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

Surround menu

Defeat

Stadium

Disco
Theater
Church

Hall
Studio

Normal sound without any
surround effects

Open-air concert in a
stadium

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

reverberation
Concert hall
Recording studio

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

CD or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until "SUR"

appears.

SU R

Defeat

3 Rotate the dial to select the desired

surround menu.

The surround menu appear in the order
shown above.

3 Rotate the dial until the desired

surround menu appears.

SU R

Hall

4 Press ( SOUND ) for two seconds.

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Effect 8

5 Rotate the dial to adjust the level.

You can adjust the level from 0 to 10.
Increase the level to enhance the effect.

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6 Press ( SOUND ) for two seconds.

Registering a surround menu onto each disc

— Disc Sound Memory (DSM) (CD/MD

changer with the program memory

function)

Once you have registered the desired surround
menu and the sound characteristics (bass,
treble and subwoofer) onto a disc, you can
enjoy the same surround menu every time you

play that disc. You can register them of a
maximum of 126 discs.

Press (SHIFT), then press ® (PLAY

1

MODE) repeatedly until "DSM set"
appears.

CD 1

Effect 10

DSM set

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

Adjusting the effect level

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

CD or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until "SUR"

appears.

SU R

Defeat

12

2 Press (E> (ENTER).

After the DSM setting is complete, the
display goes back to normal playback
mode.

3 Press (SHIFT).

Changing the stored surround

effect

Play the disc whose surround mode you wish
to change, and follow the procedure in

"Registering a surround menu onto each disc."

Erasing the stored surround effect

Press (D (ENTER) for two seconds in
step 2 of "Registering a surround menu
onto each disc."

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+Delete+

4 Rotate the dial to adjust the center of

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

Center moves to the L (left).

Center moves to the R (right).

5 Press ® (—<•).

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

FfOnt

Front-R

Front-L

Rear

Center of sound
field

Normal setting
(®+@+®)

Front part

(®+ @)

Right front (® )

Left front (©)

Rear part (®)

1 Press (SOUND) momentarily until "POS"

appears.

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fill

2 Rotate the dial to select the desired

listening position.

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

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

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To go back to the listening position, press

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6 Rotate the dial to adjust the center of

the sound field to the front or rear.

Center moves to the R (rear).

Center moves to the F (front).

7 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.

When the effect setting is complete, normal
mode display appears.

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 through 3 of "Selecting a

surround menu" (page 12).

2 Press (Ts oDn d)) repeatedly until "FAD"

appears.

Adjusting the listening position

1 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until "POS"

appears.

2 Rotate the dial to select the desired

listening position.

3 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.

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3 Rotate the dial to adjust the fader.

Decreases front speaker volume

Increases front speaker volume

After three seconds, the display goes back

to normal playback mode.

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Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s)

To adjust the volume of the subwoofer,
press (1) (■ ^)-

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

CD or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until "SUB"

appears.

3 Rotate the dial to adjust the volume.

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

Tip

When you rotate the dial to turn the volume all the way
down, "Sub mute" appears and the cutout frequency of the
subwoofer is disabled.

Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s)

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 (see the diagram below), the
subwoofer(s) will output only low frequency
signals so you can get a clearer sound image.

Adjusting the volume of the bass and treble

— Digital Tone Control

The CDX-C860 has a built-in DSP 1C 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.

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

CD or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until "BAS" or

'TRE" appears.

3 Rotate the dial to adjust the volume.

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

62 99 125 157 198 Frequency (Hz)

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

CD or MD).

2 Press (SOUND) repeatedly until "SUB"

appears.

3 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.

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4 Rotate the dial to select the desired cut

off frequency.

62 Hz 99 Hz 125 Hz* -• 157 Hz -► 198 Hz

* Factory-set frequency

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Adjusting the turn-over frequency

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

1 Press rsouRCE) to select a source (tuner,

CD or MD).

2 Press rsouND) repeatedly until "BAS" or

"TRE" appears.

3 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.

Bass adjust mode

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157Hz

7.1kHz

4 Rotate the dial to select the turn-over

frequency.

The turn-over frequencies change as

follows:

Bass:
125 Hz -

Treble:

5.0 kHz

* Factoiy-set frequency

157 Hz*

7.1 kHz*

> 198 Hz

5 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.

To adjust the volume of the bass and treble,
press Q) (•^).

Listening to each program source in its registered surround mode

— Source Sound Memory (SSM)

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

Note

If an optional TV tuner is connected^ "LSM” (Last Sound
Memory) appears on the TV display.

Other Functions

Using the rotary remote

The rotary remote works by pressing buttons
and/or rotating controls.
You can control an optional CD or MD
changer with the rotary remote.

By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons)

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

TUNER -► CD -► MD -► TV*

* When an optional TV tuner or Video is connected.

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

• Tuner: FMI -» FM2 -► AM

• CD changer: CD1 —► CD2 —♦ ...

• MD changer: MD1 —» MD2 —► ...

• TVA/ideo: TV —► Videol —» Video2 —»...

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When the POWER SELECT switch is set to position ©,

you can turn on this unit by pressing ( SOURCE) on the

rotary remote.

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By rotating the control (the SEEK/ AMS control)

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

Rotate the control momentarily and
release it to:

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

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

pushing in and rotating the

control (the PRESET/DISC control)

Push in and rotate the control to:

• Receive the stations memorized on the
number buttons.

• Change the disc.

Other operations

Rotate the VOL control to
adjust the volume.

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of controls is factory­set as in the illustration below.

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

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

Tip

You can control the operative direction of controls with the
unit (page 17).

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Adjusting the sound

characteristics

You can adjust the bass, treble, balance and
fader.
Each source can store the bass and treble levels
respectively.

1 Select the item you want to adjust by

pressing ( sound ) repeatedly.

VOL (volume) —► SUR (surround menu)

—► POS (listening position) —► SUB
(subwoofer volume) —► BAS (bass) —► TRE
(treble) —+ BAL (balance) —► FAD (fader)

2 Adjust the selected item by rotating the

dial.

Adjust within three seconds after selecting
the item. (After three seconds, the dial
functions work as the volume control.)

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

• Beep to turn on or off the beeps.

• RM (Rotary Remote) to change the operative
direction of the controls of the rotary remote.
— Select "norm" to use the rotary remote in

the factory-set position.

— Select "rev" when you mount the rotary

remote on the right side of the steering
column.

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

• A.Scrl (Auto Scroll) (page 6,18).

• Disc MEMO/TEXT name (Disc memo/CD­TEXT name) to set the priority display item
when you cormect an optional CD changer
with the CD-TEXT and disc memo function
(page 22).

1 Press (SHIFT).

Muting the sound

Press (MUTE) on the rotary remote or
wireless remote.

"Mute on" flashes momentarily.

To restore the previous volume level, press

(MUTE) again.

Tip

The unit decreases the volume automatically when a

telephone call comes in (Telephone mute functioni.

Changing the sound and dispiay settings

You can set:

• Clock (page 5).

• D.lnfo (Dual Information) to display the
clock and the play mode at the same time

(ON) or to dispiay 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 lights on.

— Select "on" to dim the display.

2 Press СЮ (SET UP) repeatedly until the

desired item appears.

Each time you press (23 (SET UP), the item

changes as follows:

Clock —► D.lnfo* —► Amber/Green —► Dimmer
—> Contrast —► Beep —* RM —» Loud* —►
A.Scrl* -* Disc МЕМОЛГЕХТ name*

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

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

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

3 Press (T) (—►) to select the desired

setting (for example: on or off).

For the "Contrast" setting, pressing (3)
(—► ) makes the contrast higher, and
pressing Cl) (■ <—) makes the contrast lower.

4 Press (SHIFT).

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

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With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Changer

You can control up to 7 CD and MD changers
with this unit.
If you connect an optional CD changer w ith
the CD-TEXT function, the CD-TEXT
information will appear in the display when
you play back a CD-TEXT disc.

Automatically scrolling a disc name

— Auto Scroll

If the disc name/artist name or track name on
a CD-TEXT disc or MD exceeds 10 characters
and the Auto Scroll function is on,
automatically scrolls on the display as follows;

• The disc name appears when the disc has changed (if the

disc name is selected).

• The track name appears when the track has changed (if

the track name is selected).

• The disc or track name appears depending on the setting

when you press (SO URCE) to select an MD or CD­TEXT disc.

Playing a CD or MD

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

CD or MD.

2 Press (MODE) 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 item

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

Elapsed playback time

Disc name*VArtist name*'

*' If]/ou have not labeled the disc or there is no disc name

prerecorded on the MD, 'WO D.Name" appears in the
display.

*' If you play a CD-TEXT disc, the artist name appears in

the display after the disc name. (Only for CD-TEXT

discs with the artist name)

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

prerecorded, "NO T.Name" appears in the display.

You can label a personalized name for CDs
and CD-TEXT discs wifh fhe disc memo
function, refer to "Labeling a CD" (page 22).

Tip . .

If the name of the MD or CD-TEXT disc is too long, you
can scroll it across the display by pressing (SHIFT), then

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

1 During playback, press (shif t).

2 Press @ (SET UP) repeatedly until

"A.Scrl" appears.

3 Press ® (—►) to select "A.Scrl on." 4 Press (SHIFT).

To cancel Auto Scroll, select "A.Scrl off" in
step 2 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.

Displaying the recording date of the current 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.

»y To locate succeeding tracks

To locate preceding tracks

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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.

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 current changer

begins playback.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can select:

• Repeat 1 to repeat a track.

• Repeat 2 to repeat a disc.

• Repeat 3 to repeat all the discs in the current
changer.

1 During playback, press (shift).

2 Press CD (REP) repeatedly until the

desired setting appears.

• Repeat 1

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Repeat Play starts.

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► Repeat 2

-------- Repeat off ◄

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► Repeat 3

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3 Press (SHIFT).

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Scanning the tracks

— Intro Scan

You can play the first 10 seconds of all the
tracks on the current disc.

1 During playback, press Csh ift), then

press (i) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
"Intro" appears.

2 Press CD (—►) to select "Intro on."

Intro Scan starts.

3 Press (SHIFT).

To go back to normal playback mode, select
"Intro off" in step 2 above.

To go back to normal playback mode, select
"Repeat off" in step 2 above.

Note

When you play back a CD on this unit. Repeat 3 has the

same function as Repeat 2.

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
changer in random order.

• Shuf 3 to play all the tracks in random order.

1 During playback, press ( shi ft ).
2 Press (T) (SHUF) repeatedly until the

desired setting appears.

-► Shuf 1----------► Shuf 2---------► Shuf 3

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Shuffle Play starfs.

3 Press eSHiFT).

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To go back to normal playback mode, select
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Creating a program

— Program Memory (CD/MD changer with

the program memory function)

You can play tracks in the order you want by
making your own program. You can make two
programs: Program 1 and Program 2. You can
select up to 12 tracks for each program. You
can store the programs in memory.

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

MODE) for two seconds.

Program edit mode

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"P 1” shows Program 1 is seiected.

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

To select Program 2, press ® (— ► )
repeatedly until "P 2" appears.

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2 Select the track you want.

O Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

CD or MD.

O Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

changer.

O Press (SHIFT), then press the number

button to select the disc.

O Press (SHIFT).

© Press either side of ( seek/ams ) to

select the track.

3 Press © (ENTER) momentarily.

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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 program.

Playing the stored program

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

You can select:

•PGM 1 to play Program 1.

• PGM 2 to play Program 2.

•PGM 1+2 to play Programs 1 and 2.

1 Press (SHIFT).

2 Press © (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

"PGM" appears.

3 Press ® (—►) repeatedly until the

desired program appears.

I—► PGM 1

Program Play starts.

4 Press (SHIFT).

To go back to normal playback mode, select
"PGM off" in step 3 above.

Notes

• If you press the number button during program memory

play, program memory play is interrupted, and playback
of the selected disc starts.

• "NO Data” appears in the display if no track is stored in

the program.

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

• When the disc magazine contains no tracks stored into
the program memory, or when the program information
has not been loaded yet, "Not Ready” appears.

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4 To continue entering tracks, repeat steps

2 and 3.

5 When you finish entering tracks, press

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6 Press (SHIFT).

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Erasing an entire program

1 Press CSH IFT), then press ® (PLAY

MODE) for two seconds.

CD 2

"PI" shows Program 1 is selected.

If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit

mode appears. Press CD (PLAY MODE) to

display "P 1" above.

Press © (^) repeatedly until "DEL"
appears.

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To erase Program 2, press (3) (—► )
repeatedly until "PGM 2" appears.

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3 Press CD (ENTER) for two seconds.

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The entire program is erased.

NO Data

4 When you finish erasing programs, press

CD (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

5 Press (SHIFT).

Adding tracks to a program

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

MODE) for two seconds.

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"P 1" shows Program 1 is selected.

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4 Press (D (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 displai/, and you cannot insert tracks.

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CD (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

6 Press (SHIFT).

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Erasing tracks in a program

1 Press (SHIFT), then press CD (PLAY

MODE) for two seconds.

TPIACK

CD 2

"PI" shows Program 1 is selected.

If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit

mode appears. Press (D (PLAY MODE) to

display "P 1" above.

To select Program 2, press (3) (—►)

repeatedly until "P 2" appears.

2 Press CD (••—) or (3) (—►) to select the

track you want to erase.

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If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit

mode appears. Press CD (PLAY MODE) to

display "P 1" above.

To select Program 2, press CD (“*■)

repeatedly until "P 2" appears.

2 Press CD (••—) or CD (—►) to select the

track slot number where you want to

insert a track.

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3 Press either side of ( see k/am s ) to select

the track you want to insert.

3 Press CD (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

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5 When you finish erasing tracks, press CD

(PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

6 Press CsHirn.

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Labeling a CD — Disc Memo

(CD changer 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 23) and select the specific
tracks for playback (page 24).

Displaying the disc memo name or ' CD-TEXT name

When you play back a CD-TEXT disc, you can
set the priority display item to be the disc
memo name or the CD-TEXT name.

1 Press (SHIF T) during CD-TEXT disc

playback.

1 Play the CD and press ( list ) for two

seconds.

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2 Enter the characters.

O Rotate the dial clockwise to select the

desired characters.
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If you rotate the dial counterclockwise,
the characters appear in the reverse
order.

If you want to put a blank space
between characters, select (under
bar).

i Press ® (—►) after locating the

desired character.

The flashing cursor moves to the next
space.

CD 2

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If you press (T) (<—), the flashing cursor
moves to the left.

O Repeat steps O and O to enter the

entire name.'

2 Press d} (SET UP) repeatedly until "Disc

MEMO" or "TEXT name" appears.

3 Press ® (—►) to select "Disc MEMO" or

"TEXT name."

4 Press (SHIFT).

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

If you want to change to the other setting, you
can do so in step 3.

Displaying the disc memo name

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

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

Elapsed playback time

Disc name/Artist name*'

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3 To return to normal CD playback mode,

press (LIST) for two seconds.

Tip

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

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When you connect an optional CD changer with the

CD-TEXT function, the personalized label or the

CD-TEXT disc name appears. See below to change
the display.

— To change the displayed item press (T) (—
— To change the display using display settings

("Displaying the disc memo name or CD-TEXT
name").

The display item will change depending on the setting

as follows:

Priority dispiay

Type of

setting

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Disc MEMO
TEX T name
Disc MEMO

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TEX T name

Disc MEMO

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Disc MEMO

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Normal CD w ith disc memo

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CD-TEXT disc without disc memo

B

Normal CD w ithout disc m emo

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If you connect an optional CD changer with the
CD-TEXT function, the CD-TEXT information will
appear in the display when you playback a CD­TEXT disc.

Actual display

Disc memo
CD-TEXT information

Disc memo

CD-TEXT information

NO D.Name

Erasing the disc memo

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD.

2 Press (M ODE) repeatedly to select the CD

changer.

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 CD (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.

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (CD changer with the custom file function or MD changer)

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 22).

1

Press (LIST) momentarily.

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

LST

If you add disc memo labels to a CD-TEXT
disc, the display setting you make will
determine which information is displayed.
If the disc has only one set of information
(either CD-TEXT or disc memo labels), that
information will be displayed regardless of
the display setting you make.

2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the

desired disc.

3 Press ® (ENTER) to play back the disc.

Notes

• After a disc name has been displayed for five seconds, the

display goes back to normal playback mode. To turn off
the display, press ( OSPX).

• The track names are not displayed during MD playback.

• If there are no discs in the magazine, “hJO 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
playback).

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Selecting specific tracks

for playback

— Bank
(CD changer with the 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 CD (PLAY MODE) for two
seconds.

Bank edit mode.

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Note

If you have not labeled the disc, the bank edit mode
does not appear and the program edit mode appears. To

go back to normal playback mode, press (SHIFT).

^ Press either side of ( seek/ams ) to select

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

CD 2

5 3 Skip

The indication changes from "Play" to
"Skip." If you want to return to "Play,"
press (D (ENTER) again.

Playing the specific tracks oniy $

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 (shi ft), then

press (D (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

"Bank" appears.

2 Press CD (—►) to repeatedly until the

desired setting appears.

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Playback starts from the track following the
current one.

3 Press (sh ift).

To go back to normal playing mode, select
"Bank off" in step 2 above.

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Bank on

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3 Repeat step 2 to set the "Play" or "Skip"

mode on all the tracks.

4 Press CD (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

The unit returns to normal CD playback
mode.

5 Press (SHIFT)-.

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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4 Press (SHIFT).

TV/Video

With the optional TV tuner and TV
monitor connected

Watching the TV

1 Press (SOURCE) reoeatedlv until "TV"

appears.

2 Press either side of (seek/ams) to select

the desired TV band.

Watching a video

1 Press (SOURCE) reoeatedlv until

"TV" appears.

2 Press (MODE) reoeatedlv to select

"Video 1."

Play back the video.

Note

“Video 2" appears if the VIDEO 1 terminal of the TV

monitor is selected.

Notes

• The unit does not store TV channels with weak signals.

If only a few TV channels are received, some number

buttons will remain empty.

• When a preset number is indicated in the display, the
unit starts storing TV channels from the one currently

displayed.

Memorizing only the
desired TV channels

You can store up to 10 channels on the number
buttons in the order of your choice.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "TV"

appears.

2 Press either side of (seek/ams) to tune

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

3 Keep the desired number button ((T) to

(Tod) pressed for two seconds until you

hear a beep tone.

The number button indication appears in
the display.

Note

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

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Memorizing TV channels automatically

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

Caution

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

1 Press (SOU RCE) repeatedly until "TV"

appears.

2 Press (SHIFT), then press (3} (PLAY

MODE) repeatedly until "Auto mem"
appears.

3 Press (p (—►).

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

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storing the TV channel names

Follow the steps in "Storing the station names" (page 11).

Displaying the TV or radio station names

Press ( LIST ) momentarily during TV or
radio reception.

Example: When receiving the FM1 band

© Preset number
@ Stored station names
@ Frequencies*

• If the name of a station is not stored, the frequency of

that station wiU be displayed instead.

Notes

• It may take some time before ail 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 26).

Turning off the display

During radio reception, press ( list)

again.

During TV reception, the list display on the
TV monitor will automatically turn off after
a few seconds.

Displaying the information stored on discs

Press (LIST) momentarily during CD/MD playback.

Example: When CD changer 1 is selected.

© Disc numbers
@ Titles stored as custom files
@ No disc is loaded*'
© No stored titles*^
® TOC information has not been identified

yet*’

A blank space is displayed next to a disc numbers
representing empty slots in the disc magazine.
If a title is not registered in the custom file, "******'' /5 :
displayed. '•
If the disc information has not been read yet, “?" is >:'■
displayed.

Notes

• It may take some time until all indications appear in the

display.

• The TV program does not appear during list display.

• The contents of the preset memory cannot be listed when
the unit is in the simultaneous play mode.

Turning off the display

Press (LIST) again.

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Watching the TV or video while listening to a CD or

MD — Simultaneous Play

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

Additional

Information

Precautions

1 Press (SOURCE) for two seconds.

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3 Press ( SOURCE ) repeatedly to select a CD

or MD.

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4 Press C±) (—►).

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5 Press C SOURCE ) repeatedly to select a TV

or video.

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6 Press (SOURCE) for two seconds.

Simultaneous Play starts.

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Returning to normal mode

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

• If your car was parked in direcf sunlight
resulting in a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car, allow the unit to
cool off before operating it.

• If no power is being supplied to the unit,
check the connections first. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.

• If no sound comes from the speakers of

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

• If your car is equipped with a power aerial, 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 stick paper or tape on the labelled
surface.

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To cancel the TV or video, follow the steps above and selectin step 5.

Notes

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

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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.

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one
that matches the amperage described on the

fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power
connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse
blows again after replacement, there may be an

internal malfunction. In such a case, consult

your nearest Sony dealer.

Fuse (10 A)

Warning

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating

exceeding the one supplied with the unit as

this could damage the unit.

Notes on moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area,
moisture may condense on the lenses inside

the CD player. Should this occur, the unit will

not operate properly. In this case, remove the

disc and wait for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.

When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs

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

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.

Back of the front panel

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Dismounting the unit

Release key
(supplied)

Pull the unit out while the release key is inserted.

Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin

screwdriver, and lever the front cover free.

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Location of controls

Refer to the pages for details.

|T| SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music

Sensor/manual search) button 6, 7, 8,
10, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25

[2] SOUND button 12, 13, 14, 15, 17

MODE (band/changer select) button 9,
10, 18, 20, 23, 25

[4] OFF button 4, 5
[5] Dial (volume/surround menu/listening

position/sub woofer volume/bass/
treble/balance/fader control) 5, 11,12,
13,14,15, 22

[6] Display window

DSPL (display mode change) button 5,

6,10,11,18,22,23
[8] ^ (eject) button 5
[9] LIST button

Disc Memo 22, 23

List-up 11,23

Station m emo 11,26

m RELEASE (front panel release) button 4,

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[Ti] Reset button (located on the front side

of the unit behind by the front panel) 4

m SOURCE (source select) button 5, 6, 9,

10, 12, 14,18, 20, 23, 25, 27

01 SHIFT button

PLAY MODE 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 19, 20, 21,

24, 25

REP 7, 19

SETUP 5, 6, 17, 18, 22
SHUF 7, 19

0H During radio/TV reception:

Number buttons 10, 25

During CD/MD playback:

Direct disc selection buttons 19

01 POWER SELECT switch (located on the

bottom of the unit)

See "POWER SELECT Switch" in the
Installation/Connections manual.

01 Receptor for the optional wireless

remote

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Optional wireless
remote (RM-X41)

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The buttons of the wireless remote

work the same functions as those on
this unit.

[T] OFF button
m MODE/Om button

Functions as (MODE) on this unit.

[3] SOURCE button
[4] SEEK/AMS button
[U PRESET/DISC button

g] MUTE button

S O C±) buttons
[8] DSPL button

111 SOUND button

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

When the POWER SELECT switch is set to the © position, the unit cannot be operated with the

wireless remote unless ( s our ce^ on the unit is pressed or a CD is inserted to activate the unit

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Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

15 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into

4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than

1 % total harmonic distortion.

Other specifications CD player section

System Com pact disc digital audio Outputs Line outputs (2)

Signal-to -noise ratio 93 d B Pow er antenna relay
Frequency response 10 - 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Pow er amplifier control

Laser Diode P roperties

Material GaA lAs
Wavelen gth 780 nm
Emission Duration

^^Laser output power Less than 44.6 pW *

* This output is the value measured at a distance of

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

system Sub output

Con tinuous

Tuner section

FM Mass

Tuning r ange
Antenna term inal External antenna connector

Intermediate frequency 10.7 M Hz
Usable sensitivity 10 d Bf
Selectivity
Signal-to -noise ratio 62 d B (stereo).

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Separation 35 d B at 1 kH z
Frequency response 30 - 15,0 00 H z
Capture ratio 2dB

87.5 - 107.9 M Hz

75 d B at 400 kHz

65 d B (m ono)

0.9 % (stereo).

0.5 % (mono)

AM

Tuning r ange 530 - 1,710 kHz
Antenna term inal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.71 MH z/450 kH z
Sensitivity 30 pV

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker ou tputs

Speaker impedance 4-8 ohms
Maximum power outp ut 40 W X 4 (at 4 ohms)

(sure seal con nectors)

General

control lead

Tone controls Bass ±10 dB at 100 Hz

Pow er requirements 12 V DC car battery

Dim ensions Approx. 188 X 58 X 177 mm

Mounting dimensions

Supplied accessories

Optional accessories Wireless remote RM-X41

Optional equipment

lead

Treble ±10 dB at 10 kH z

(negative ground)

(7 ’/2 X 2 -V« X 7 in.)
(w/h/d)
Approx. 178 X 50 X 154 mm
(7'/»x 2x 6‘A in.)
(w/h/d)
Approx. 1.5 kg (3 lb.

4.9 oz.)
Rotary remote (1)
Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)

BUS cable (su pplied w ith
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 -CDl
Com pact disc single
adapter CSA-8
CD changer

CDX-805 (10 discs),
CDX-705 (10 discs).
CDX-T65 (6 discs),
CDX-T62 (6 discs)

MD changer

MDX-60, MDX-61

Source selector

XA-C30

TV tuner

XT-40V, etc.

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Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

Troubleshooting guide

The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.

General

Problem

No sound.

The contents of the memory

have been erased.

Indications do not appear in the
display.

CD/MD playback

Problem Cause/Solution

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 MUTE 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 has been pressed.
—► Store again into the memory.

Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See "Cleaning
the connectors" (page 28) for details.

• Another CD is already loaded.

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

Defective MD or dusty CD.

The ambient temperature exceeds 50 °C (122 °F).

Press the reset button.

• The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20°.

• The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

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Problem

Preset tuning is not possible. • Memorize the-correct frequency.

Automatic tuning is not

possible.
The "ST" indication flashes.

Cause/Solution

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

The broadcast signal is too weak.
—► Usftmanual tuning.

• Tune in the frequency accurately.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.
—► Set to the MONO mode (page 10).

DSP functions

Problem Cause/Solution

No sound, or sound is too low. The volume of the rear speakers may have been automatically

lowered in order to maximize' the effect of the listening position
adjustment.
—► Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction to adjust the balance.

The speaker balance can be set separately for DSP on mode

and DSP off mode (page 13).

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

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

Display Cause

NO Mag

NO Disc

NG Discs

Error*'

Blank*’

Push Reset

-Not Ready
HighTemp

*’ 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 magazine is not inserted in
the CD/MD changer.

No disc is inserted in the CD/MD
changer.

A CD/MD cannot play because of
some problem.

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 carmot be
operated because of some problem.

The lid of the MD changer is open or
MDs are not inserted properly.

The ambient temperature is more than
50 °C (122 “F).

Solution

Insert the disc magazine in the CD/
MD changer.

Insert discs in the CD/MD changer.

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).

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.

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Index

Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 6,18
Automatic tuning 10
Auto Scroll 6,18

B

Balance 17

Bass 14,17

Bank Play 24

Beep tone 17

Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 9

Caution alarm 4
CD playback 5,18
CD program memory
CD-TEXT 18,22
Clock 5

Digital Signal Processor (DSP) 12
Digital tone control 14
Dimmer 17
Direct disc selection 19
Disc Memo 22
Disc Sound Memory (DSM) 12
Display 5,10,11,18,22
Dual information 17

E

Effect 12

F, G, H

Fader 13,17
Front panel 4
Fuse 28

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Illumination color 17
Intro Scan 6,19

M, N, 0

Manual search 6,19

Manual tuning 10
MD playback 18
Memorizing a station 10
Memorizing a TV channel 25
Monaural mode 10
Mute 17

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PLAY MODE

Bank 24
Intro 6,19
Local 10
Mono 10
PGM 8,20

Program memory 20

Radio 9

Repeat Play 7,19
Reset 4
Rotary remote 4,15,17

SETUP

Amber 17
A.Scrl 17
Beep 17
Clock 5
Dimmer 17
D.Info 17
Disc MEMO 22
Green 17
Loud 17
RM 17

TEXT name 22
Shuffle Play 7,19
Simultaneous Play 27
Source Sound Memory (SSM) 15
Station M emo 11
Subwoofer 14
Surround 12,17

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Listening position 13
Local seek 10
Locating

a disc 19, 23
a specific point 6,19
a specific track 6,18

Loudness 17

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Treble 14,17
TV 25

Video 2S
Volume 17

w. X, Y, Z

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