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
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Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
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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
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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
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Changing the sound and display settings
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With Optional Equipment
CD/MD Changer
Playing a CD or MD
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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► 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.
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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.
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FM l
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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).
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.
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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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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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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
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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
14 5 Press (SOUND) for two seconds.
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 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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• "* *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
@ (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. -
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
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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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TEX T name
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.
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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
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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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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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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
first.
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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
Wireless remote 31
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