Sony CDX-CA600X User Manual

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

3-238-730-11 (2)

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

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

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

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Zie voor het monteren en aansluiten van het apparaat de bijgeleverde handleiding “Installatie en aansluitingen”.

GB DE FR IT NL

CDX-CA600X CDX-CA600

 2002 Sony Corporation

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features even more with:

•Optional CD/MD units (both changers and

players)*1.

•CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD

TEXT disc*2 is played).

•Optional controller accessories

Card remote commander RM-X114 Rotary commander RM-X4S

*1This unit works with Sony products only.

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.

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

CAUTION INVISIBLE

VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

LASER RADIATIONWHEN OPEN

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR

This label is located on the drive unit’s internal chassis.

Table of Contents

Location of controls .................................................. 4

Precautions ................................................................ 6

Notes on discs ........................................................... 6

Getting Started

Resetting the unit ................................................. 7

Detaching the front panel ................................... 8

Setting the clock ................................................... 9

CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)

Playing a disc ........................................................ 9

Display items ...................................................... 10

Automatically scrolling a name

— Auto Scroll ................................................ 10

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play ............................................... 11

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play ............................................... 11

Labelling a CD

— Disc Memo* .............................................. 11

Locating a disc by name

— List-up* ..................................................... 12

* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit

Radio

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 13

Storing only the desired stations ..................... 13

Receiving the stored stations ............................ 13

RDS

Overview of RDS ............................................... 14

Automatic retuning for best reception results

— AF function ............................................... 15

Receiving traffic announcements

— TA/TP........................................................ 16

Presetting RDS stations with AF and

TA setting ....................................................... 16

Tuning in stations by programme type

— PTY ............................................................. 17

Setting the clock automatically

— CT ............................................................... 18

Other Functions

Using the rotary commander ........................... 18

Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 20

Quickly attenuating the sound ........................ 20

Changing the sound and display settings ...... 20

Selecting the sound position

— My Best sound Position (MBP) .............. 21

Boosting the bass sound

— D-bass ........................................................ 21

Additional Information

Maintenance........................................................ 22

Removing the unit ............................................. 23

Specifications ...................................................... 24

Troubleshooting.................................................. 25

Error displays/Messages .................................. 26

Location of controls

MODE

SEL

SOURCE

RELEASE

–+

AF TA

ATT

DISC

2 3 4 5 6

Refer to the pages listed for details.

1 SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD)

button 9, 10, 12, 13, 16

2 MODE button 10, 12, 13, 16 3 SEL (select) button 9, 10, 11, 12, 18, 20,

4 DSPL (display mode change) button

9, 10, 12, 14

5 AF button 15, 16 6 Display window 7 TA button 16 8 MBP (My Best sound Position) button

9 Z (eject) button 9 q; D-BASS button 21 qa VOL (volume) –/+ control dial 9, 11, 12,

16, 20

qs RELEASE (front panel release) button 8 qd Receptor for the card remote

commander

MBP

REP

SHUF BTM

CDX-CA600X CDX-CA600

SENS

qf RESET button (located on the front side of

the unit, behind the front panel) 7

qg ATT (attenuate) button 20 qh Number buttons 10, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20

(1) DISC – 10 (2) DISC + 10

(3) REP 11 (4) SHUF 11

qj SENS/BTM button 13, 14, 16 qk LIST/PTY (programme type) button 11,

12, 17

ql OFF button* 8, 9 w; SEEK/AMS –/+ control dial 9, 12, 13, 14,

15, 17

* Warning when installing in a car

without an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch

Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for 2 seconds to turn off the clock display after turning off the engine.

Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.

D-BASS

OFF

Card remote commander RM-X114 (optional)

DSPL MODE

PRESET

LIST

DISC

–

SEEK

SOUND

SOURCE

DISC

PRESET –

VOL

–

SEEK

–

ENTER

ATTOFF

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

1 DSPL button 2 MENU button* 3 SOURCE button 4 SEEK (</,) buttons 5 SOUND button

(used as 3 SEL button for this unit) 6 OFF button 7 VOL (–/+) buttons 8

MODE button

9 LIST button q; DISC/PRESET (M/m) buttons qa ENTER button* qs ATT button

* Not available for this model

Note

If the unit is turned off by pressing (OFF) for 2 seconds, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

Tip

Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details on how to replace the batteries (page 23).

Precautions

Notes on discs

•If your car was parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

•Power aerials 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.

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

To maintain high sound quality

Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or discs.

•To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface. Handle the disc by its edge.

•Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use. Do not subject the discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in parked cars or on dashboards/rear trays.

•Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.

•Do not use any discs with labels or stickers attached. The following malfunctions may result from using such discs: — Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or

sticker peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism).

— Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g.,

playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to warp.

•Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

•You cannot play 8cm CDs.

•Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

•You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CDRWs (rewritable CDs) designed for audio use on this unit. Look for these marks to distinguish CD-Rs/ CD-RWs for audio use.

These marks denote that a disc is not for audio use.

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

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

RESET button

Note

Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.

•Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this unit.

•You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized*.

* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW

disc to be played on the audio CD player.

Detaching the front panel

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

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. If you connect an optional amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.

1 Press (OFF)*.

CD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on).

* If your car has no ACC position on the

ignition switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing (OFF) for 2 seconds to avoid car battery drain.

2 Press (RELEASE), then pull it off towards

you.

(OFF)

Attaching the front panel

Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated and push the left side into position until it clicks.

Note

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

(RELEASE)

Notes

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

• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and its display window.

• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in parked cars or on dashboards/rear trays.

Tip

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

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.

The hour indication flashes.

1 Turn the VOL control dial to set the

hour.

2 Press (SEL).

The minute indication flashes.

3 Turn the VOL control dial to set the

minute.

2 Press (DSPL).

The clock starts. After the clock setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode.

Tip

You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 18).

In addition to playing a CD with this unit alone, you can also control external CD/MD units. If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.

Playing a disc

(with this unit)

Insert the disc (labelled side up).

Playback starts automatically.

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

To Do this

Stop playback Press (OFF). Eject the disc Press Z. Skip tracks Turn the SEEK/AMS

– Automatic control dial.

Music Sensor [once for each track]

Fast-forward/ Turn the SEEK/AMS reverse control dial. – Manual Search [hold to desired point]

Notes

• When the last track on the disc is over, playback restarts from the first track of the disc.

• With optional units connected, playback of the same source will continue on to the optional CD/ MD unit.

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(with optional unit)

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD“ or “MD (MS*).“

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the

desired unit appears.

Playback starts.

* MS: MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1

To Press

Skip discs ( 1 ) (DISC –) or – Disc selection ( 2 ) (DISC +)

Cautions when connecting MGS-X1 and MD unit(s)

This unit recognizes MGS-X1 as an MD unit.

• When you want to play MGS-X1, press (SOURCE) to select “MS“ or “MD.“ If “MS“ appears in the source display, MGS-X1 starts to play. If “MD“ appears in the source display, press (MODE) to select “MS,“ to start playback.

• When you want to play an MD unit, press (SOURCE) to select “MD“ or “MS.“ If your desired MD unit appears in the source display, it starts to play. If “MS“ or another MD unit appears in the source display, press (MODE) to select your desired MD unit, to start playback.

Display items

Source (Disc number*1)

Notes

• Disc name, artist name, and track title can be displayed with up to 8 characters.

• Some characters cannot be displayed.

• This unit cannot display the artist name for each

track of a CD TEXT disc.

Automatically scrolling a name — Auto Scroll

If the disc name, artist name, or track name on a CD TEXT disc exceeds 8 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, information automatically scrolls across 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).

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

Selecting “A.SCRL-ON”

During playback, press (SEL) and (3) simultaneously.

In 2 seconds the normal display automatically appears.

To select “A.SCRL-OFF”, press (SEL) and (3) simultaneously again.

Displayable items

• Clock

• Track number/Elapsed playing time

• Disc name*2/Artist name*

• Track title*

To Press

Switch display (DSPL) item

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

When pressing (DSPL), “NO NAME” indicates

that there is no Disc Memo (page 11) or prerecorded name to display.

Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.

Only for CD TEXT discs with the track title.

Note

For some discs with very many characters, the following cases may happen:

— Some of the characters are not displayed. — Auto Scroll does not work.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

The disc in the main unit will repeat a track or the entire disc when it reaches the end. For repeat play, you can select:

•REP-1 — to repeat a track.

•REP-2* — to repeat a disc.

* Available only when one or more optional CD/

MD units are connected.

During playback, press (3) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display.

Note

“SHUF-ALL” will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD units.

Labelling a CD

— Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function)

You can label each disc with a custom name (Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name (page 12)

1 Start playing the disc you want to label

in a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function.

“REP” indicator is displayed.

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, select “REP- OFF.”

Playing tracks in random order

You can select:

•SHUF-1 — to play the tracks on the current disc in random order.

•SHUF-2*1 — to play the tracks in the current optional CD (MD) unit in random order.

•SHUF-ALL*2 — to play all the tracks in all the optional CD (MD) units (including this unit) in random order.

*1 Available only when one or more optional CD

(MD) units are connected.

Available only when one or more optional CD

units, or two or more optional MD units are connected.

— Shuffle Play

During playback, press (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display.

2 Press (LIST/PTY) for 2 seconds.

Name edit mode

The unit will repeat the disc during the labelling procedure.

3 Enter the characters.

1 Turn the VOL control dial to select the

desired characters. (A y B y C y ··· Z y 0 y 1 y 2 y ··· 9 y + y – y * y/ y \ y > y < y . y _ y A ···)

If you want to put a blank space between characters, select “_.”

2 Press (SEL) after locating the desired

character.

The next character flashes.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the

entire name.

4 To return to normal CD play mode, press

(LIST/PTY) for 2 seconds.

“SHUF” indicator is displayed.

Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, select “SHUF- OFF.”

Tips

• Simply overwrite or enter “_” to correct or erase a name.

• You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM FILE function if that unit is connected along with a CD unit that has the function. The Disc Memo will be stored in the memory of the CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function.

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Viewing the Disc Memo

As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes priority over any original CD TEXT information.

To Press

View (DSPL) during CD/

CD TEXT disc playback

Erasing the Disc Memo

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

“CD.”

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function or an MD unit)

You can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names*1 or for CD TEXT discs*2.

*1Locating a disc by its custom name: when you

assign a name for a CD (page 11) or an MD.

*2Locating discs by the CD TEXT information:

when you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD TEXT function.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD

unit storing the Disc Memo.

3 Press (LIST/PTY) for 2 seconds. 4 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds. 5 Turn the VOL control dial to select the

disc name you want to erase.

6 Press (SEL) for 2 seconds.

The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.

7 Press (LIST/PTY) for 2 seconds.

The unit returns to normal CD play mode.

Notes

• When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased, the original CD TEXT information is displayed.

• If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase, try selecting a different CD unit in step 2.

1 Press (LIST/PTY) momentarily.

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

2 Press (LIST/PTY) repeatedly until you

find the desired disc.

3 Turn the SEEK/AMS control dial to play

the disc.

Notes

• Once a disc name has been displayed for 5 seconds, the display goes back to its normal playback mode.

• The track names are not displayed during MD playback.

• If there are no discs in the magazine, “NO DISC” appears in the display.

• If a disc has not been assigned a custom file, “NO NAME” appears in the display.

• If the disc information has not been read by the unit, “NOT READ” apppears 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 cases. There are also some letters which cannot be displayed (during MD playback).

Radio

Storing only the desired stations

The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW).

Caution

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

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals within the selected band, and stores them in the order of their frequency.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press (SENS/BTM) for 2 seconds.

The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Notes

• If only a few stations can be received due to weak signals, some number buttons will retain their former settings.

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

You can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen number button.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Turn the SEEK/AMS control dial to tune

in the station that you want to store.

4 Press the desired number button ((1) to

(6)) 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.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on

which the desired station is stored.

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If preset tuning does not work

— Automatic tuning/ Local Seek Mode

Automatic tuning:

Turn the SEEK/AMS control dial to search for the station.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Turn the SEEK/AMS control dial until the desired station is received.

Local Seek Mode:

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SENS/BTM) repeatedly until “LOCAL-ON” appears.

“LCL” indicator is displayed.

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

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, turn the SEEK/AMS control dial until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor

— Monaural Mode

During radio reception, press (SENS/BTM) repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears.

“MONO” indicator is displayed.

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

To return to normal mode, select “MONO- OFF.”

RDS

Overview of RDS

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. For example, one of the following will be displayed upon receiving a station with RDS capability.

Source

Displayable items

• Clock

• Station name (Frequency)

• RDS data

To Press

Switch Clock/ (DSPL) Station name

RDS services

RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:

•Automatic retuning of a programme,

helpful during long-distance drives. — AF t page 15

•Receiving traffic announcements, even

when enjoying another programme/source.

— TA t page 16

•

Selecting stations by the type of programme

— PTY t page 17

•Automatic clock time setting. — CT

t page 18

Notes

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

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

Automatic retuning for best reception results

— AF function

The alternative frequencies (AF) function allows the radio to always tune into the area’s strongest signal for the station you are listening to.

Frequencies change automatically.

98.5MHz

Station

96.0MHz

Staying with one regional programme

When AF function is on: this unit’s factory-set setting restricts reception to a specific region, so you won’t be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency. If you leave this regional programme’s reception area or would like to take advantage of the whole AF function, press (AF) for 2 seconds until "REG-OFF" appears.

Note

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

Local Link function (United Kingdom only)

This function enables you to select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.

102.5MHz

1 Select an FM station (page 13). 2 Press (AF) repeatedly until “AF-ON”

appears.

The unit starts searching for an alternative station with a stronger signal in the same network. If “NO AF” flashes, the currently tuned into station does not have an alternative frequency.

Notes

• If you want to change the on/off setting while playing a CD, press (AF).

• When there is no alternative frequency in the area or when you do not need to search for one, turn the AF function off by selecting “AF-OFF.”

For stations without alternative frequencies

Turn the SEEK/AMS control dial while the station name is flashing (within 8 seconds).

The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data (“PI SEEK” appears). If the unit cannot find the same PI, the unit returns to the previously selected frequency.

1 Press a number button ((1) to (6)) that

has a local station stored on it.

2 Within 5 seconds, press the number

button of the local station again.

3 Repeat this procedure until the desired

local station is received.

Receiving traffic announcements — TA/TP

Presetting RDS stations with AF and TA setting

By activating the Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic Programme (TP). You can automatically tune in an FM station broadcasting traffic announcements. These settings function regardless of the current FM programme/source, CD; the unit switches back to the original source when the bulletin is over.

Press (TA) repeatedly until “TA-ON” appears.

The unit starts searching for traffic information stations. “TP” indicates reception of such stations, and “TA” flashes during an actual traffic announcement. The unit will continue searching for stations available with TP if “NO TP” is indicated.

To cancel all traffic announcements, select “TA-OFF.”

To Press

Cancel current (TA) announcement

Tip

You can also cancel the current announcement by pressing (SOURCE) or (MODE).

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements so you won’t miss hearing them.

1 Turn the VOL control dial to adjust the

desired volume level.

2 Press (TA) for 2 seconds.

“TA” appears and the setting is stored.

When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores each station’s AF/TA setting (on/off) as well as its frequency. You can select a different setting (for AF, TA, or both) for individual preset stations, or the same setting for all preset stations. If you preset stations with “AF on,” the unit automatically stores stations with the strongest radio signal.

Presetting the same setting for all preset stations

1 Select an FM band (page 13). 2 Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select “AF-ON”

and/or “TA-ON.”

Note that selecting “AF-OFF” and “TA- OFF” applies to non-RDS stations as well as RDS stations.

3 Press (SENS/BTM) until “BTM” flashes.

Presetting different settings for each preset station

1 Select an FM band, and tune in the

desired station.

2 Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select “AF-ON”

and/or “TA-ON.”

3 Press the desired number button until

“MEM” appears.

Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.

Note

If you want to change the AF/TA setting while you are playing a CD, press (AF) or (TA).

Receiving emergency announcements

If either AF or TA is on, the unit will switch to emergency announcements, if one comes in while listening to an FM station or CD.

Tuning in stations by programme type — PTY

You can tune in a station by selecting the type of programme you would like to listen to.

Programme types Display

News NEWS Current Affairs AFFAIRS Information INFO Sports SPORT Education EDUCATE Drama DRAMA Culture CULTURE Science SCIENCE Varied VARIED Popular Music POP M Rock Music ROCK M Easy Listening EASY M Light Classical LIGHT M Classical CLASSICS Other Music Type OTHER M Weather WEATHER Finance FINANCE Children’s Programmes CHILDREN Social Affairs SOCIAL A Religion RELIGION Phone In PHONE IN Travel TRAVEL Leisure LEISURE Jazz Music JAZZ Country Music COUNTRY National Music NATION M Oldies Music OLDIES Folk Music FOLK M Documentary DOCUMENT

1 Press (LIST/PTY) during FM reception.

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

2 Press (LIST/PTY) repeatedly until the

desired programme type appears.

The programme types appear in the order shown in the table. “NONE” appears if the programme type is not specified in the RDS data.

3 Turn the SEEK/AMS control dial.

The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type.

Note

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

Setting the clock automatically — CT

Other Functions

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

Selecting “CT-ON”

During radio reception, press (SEL) and (2) simultaneously.

The clock is set.

In one second the normal display automatically appears.

To select “CT-OFF”, press (SEL) and (2) simultaneously again.

Notes

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

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

You can also control the unit (and optional CD/MD units) with a rotary commander (optional).

Using the rotary commander

First, attach the appropriate label depending on how you want to mount the rotary commander. The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls.

SEL

MODE

DSPL

By pressing buttons

(SEL)

(SOURCE)

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

SPL

DE SEL

(ATT)

(DSPL)

(MODE)

(OFF)

OFF

Press To

(SOURCE) Change source

(radio/CD/MD*1)

(MODE) Change operation

(radio band/CD unit/ MD*1 unit)

(ATT) Attenuate sound

(OFF)*

Stop playback or radio reception

(SEL) Adjust and select (DSPL) Change the display item

*1Only if the corresponding optional equipment is

connected.

*2If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on

the ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for 2 seconds to turn off the clock indication after turning off the ignition.

By rotating the control

SEEK/AMS control

Rotate and release to:

– Skip tracks. – Tune in stations automatically.

Rotate, hold, and release to:

– Fast-forward/reverse a track. – find a station manually.

By pushing in and rotating the control

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of controls is factoryset as shown below.

To increase

To decrease

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

Press (SEL) for 2 seconds while pushing the VOL control.

PRESET control

Push in and rotate the control to:

– Receive preset stations. – Change the disc*.

* When an optional CD/MD unit is connected.

Adjusting the sound characteristics

Changing the sound and display settings

You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader.

1 Select the item you want to adjust by

pressing (SEL) repeatedly.

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

BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear)

2 Adjust the selected item by turning the

VOL control dial.

Note

Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.

Quickly attenuating the sound

Press (ATT).

After “ATT-ON” momentarily flashes, the “ATT” indication appears in the display.

To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again. “ATT-OFF” flashes momentarily.

Tip

When the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone ATT function).

The following items can be set:

•AMBER/GREEN* – to change the illumination colour to amber

or green

•CT (Clock Time) (page 18).

•A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)*2 (page 10).

•M.DSPL (Motion Display) – the demonstration mode which appears

when no source is selected (e.g., tuner is turned off).

•BEEP – to turn the beep sound on or off.

Selecting the desired item

Press (SEL) and the desired preset number button simultaneously.

(SEL) + (1): AMBER/GREEN* (SEL) + (2): CT (SEL) + (3): A.SCRL* (SEL) + (4): M.DSPL (SEL) + (6): BEEP

*1CDX-CA600 only

When no CD is playing, this item will not

appear.

After the mode setting completed, the display returns to normal play mode.

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

To cancel the item, press (SEL) and the preset number button simultaneously again.

Selecting the sound position

— My Best sound Position (MBP)

When you drive without passengers, you can enjoy the most comfortable sound environment with “My Best sound Position.” “My Best sound Position” has two presets, which are best suited for the front seats. You can select one very easily with the MBP button.

MBP-A: best suited for the person in the front-

left seat.

MBP-B: best suited for the person in the front-

right seat.

Press (MBP) repeatedly for the desired listening position.

After one second, the display goes back to the normal playback mode.

To cancel the MBP function, select “MBP-OFF.”

If you want to adjust the sound characteristics more precisely, you can do it using the (SEL) button (see “Adjusting the sound characteristics” on page 20).

Boosting the bass sound

— D-bass

You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low frequency signal and high frequency signal with a sharper curve than conventional bass boost. You can hear the bass line more clearly even while the vocal volume remains the same. You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily with the (D-BASS) button.

D.BASS-3

Level

0dB

Adjusting the bass curve

Press (D-BASS) repeatedly to select the desired bass curve.

As the D-BASS number increases so does the effect.

Note

The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.

D.BASS-2

D.BASS-1

D.BASS-3 D.BASS-2 D.BASS-1

Frequency (Hz)

Notes

• If you adjust any sound characteristics by using the (SEL) button (page 20), the MBP setting returns to OFF.

• When MBP is set to OFF, the sound setting you adjusted (page 20) is activated.

Additional Information

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original 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.

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 8) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Main unit

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.

Back of the front panel

Notes

• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch.

• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device.

Replacing the lithium battery

When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Removing the unit

1 Remove the front cover

1 Detach the front panel (page 8). 2 Press the clip inside the front cover

with a thin screwdriver.

+ side up

Notes on lithium battery

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

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

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

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

WARNING

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

3 Repeat step 2 for the other side.

2 Remove the unit

1 Use a thin screwdriver to push in the

clip on the left side of the unit, then pull out the left side of the unit until the catch clears the mounting.

4 mm

2 Repeat step 1 for the right side. 3 Slide the unit out of its mounting.

Specifications

CD player section

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

Tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Aerial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable sensitivity 8 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 66 dB (stereo),

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

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

MW/LW

Tuning range MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz

Aerial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity MW: 30 µV

72 dB (mono)

0.6 % (stereo),

0.3 % (mono)

LW: 153 – 279 kHz

LW: 40 µV

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs

Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

(sure seal connectors)

General

Outputs Power aerial relay control

Inputs Telephone ATT control

Tone controls Bass ±9 dB at 100 Hz

Power requirements 12 V DC car battery Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 177 mm Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm

Mass Approx. 1.2 kg Supplied accessories Parts for installation and

Optional accessories Card remote commander

Optional equipment CD changer (6 discs)

lead

Treble ±9 dB at 10 kHz

(negative earth)

(w/h/d)

connections (1 set) Front panel case (1)

RM-X114 Rotary commander RM-X4S

CDX-T69 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-66XLP MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1

Note

This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting

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

General

No sound.

•Rotate the VOL control dial clockwise to adjust the volume.

•Cancel the ATT function.

•Set the fader control to the centre position

for a 2-speaker system.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

•The RESET button has been pressed.

t Store again into the memory.

•The power cord or battery has been disconnected.

•The power connecting cord is not connected properly.

No beep sound.

The beep sound is cancelled (page 20).

Indications disappear from/do not appear in the display.

•The clock display disappears if you press

(OFF) for 2 seconds.

t Press (OFF) again for 2 seconds to

display the clock.

•Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the connectors” (page 22) for details.

When stopping playback or radio reception, the clock is not displayed.

M.DSPL is displayed (M.DSPL mode was set to 1 or 2). t Set the M.DSPL mode to “off” (page 20).

Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes noise when the ignition key is in the ON, ACC, or OFF position.

The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s accessory power connector.

No power is being supplied to the unit.

•Check the connection. If everything is in order, check the fuse.

•The car does not have an ACC position. t Press (SOURCE) (or insert a disc) to

turn on the unit.

The power is continuously supplied to the unit.

The car does not have an ACC position.

The power aerial does not extend.

The power aerial does not have a relay box.

CD playback

A disc cannot be loaded.

•Another CD is already loaded.

•The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or

in the wrong way.

Playback does not begin.

•Dirty or defective disc.

•CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized.

•You tried to playback a CD-R/CD-RW not

designed for audio use.

•Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not play due to its recording equipment or the disc condition.

A disc is automatically ejected.

The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C.

CD will not be ejected. The operation buttons do not function.

Press the RESET button.

The sound skips from vibration.

•The unit is installed at an angle of more than 60°.

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

The sound skips.

Dirty or defective disc.

continue to next page t

Radio reception

Preset tuning is not possible.

•Store the correct frequency in the memory.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises.

•Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s aerial booster. (Only when your car has built-in FM/ MW/LW aerial in the rear/side glass.)

•Check the connection of the car aerial.

•The auto aerial will not go up.

t Check the connection of the power

aerial control lead.

•Check the frequency.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

•The local seek mode is set to “ON.”

t Set the local seek mode to “OFF” (page

14).

•The broadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning.

The “ST” indication flashes.

•Tune in the frequency accurately.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

t Set to the monaural reception mode

(page 14).

A programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Cancel monaural reception mode (page

14).

RDS

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

The station is non-TP or has weak signal. t Press (TA) repeatedly until “TA-OFF”

appears.

No traffic announcements.

•Activate “TA.”

•The station does not broadcast any traffic

announcements despite being TP. t Tune in another station.

PTY displays “--------.”

•The current station is not an RDS station.

•RDS data has not been received.

Error displays/Messages

Error displays

The following indications will flash for about 5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.

ERROR*

•A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.

t Clean or insert the CD correctly*2.

•

A CD cannot play because of some problem. t Insert another CD*2.

HI TEMP

The ambient temperature is more than 50°C. t Wait until the temperature goes down

below 50°C.

NO DISC

No disc is inserted in the CD unit. t Insert discs in the CD unit.

RESET

The CD unit cannot be operated because of some problem. t Press the RESET button on the unit.

*1When an error occurs during playback of a CD,

the disc number of the CD does not appear in the display.

The disc number of the disc causing the error

appears in the display.

If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Messages

L.SEEK +/–

The Local Seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 14).

NO AF

There is no alternative frequency for the current station.

Willkommen!

Danke, daß Sie sich für diesen CD-Player von Sony entschieden haben. Dieses Gerät bietet eine Vielzahl von Merkmalen, die Sie dank der folgenden Funktionen und des folgenden Zubehörs noch besser nutzen können:

•Gesondert erhältliche CD/MD-Geräte

(Wechsler und Player)*1.

•CD-TEXT-Informationen (werden angezeigt,

wenn Sie eine CD mit CD-TEXT*2 abspielen).

•Gesondert erhältliches Bedienungszubehör

Kartenfernbedienung RM-X114 Joystick RM-X4S

*1Dieses Gerät arbeitet nur zusammen mit Sony-

Produkten.

*2Eine CD mit CD TEXT ist eine Audio-CD, die

Informationen wie den Namen der CD, den Namen des Interpreten und die Namen der Titel enthält. Diese Daten sind auf der CD aufgezeichnet.

Dieses Etikett befindet sich an der Unterseite des Gehäuses.

CAUTION INVISIBLE

VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

Dieses Etikett befindet sich am internen Chassis der Laufwerkseinheit.

LASER RADIATIONWHEN OPEN

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR

Inhalt

Lage und Funktion der Teile und

Bedienelemente ......................................................... 4

Sicherheitsmaßnahmen............................................ 6

Hinweise zu CDs ...................................................... 6

Vorbereitungen

Zurücksetzen des Geräts ..................................... 7

Abnehmen der Frontplatte ................................. 8

Einstellen der Uhr ................................................ 9

CD-Player CD/MD-Gerät (gesondert erhältlich)

Wiedergeben einer CD/MD ............................... 9

Anzeigen im Display ......................................... 10

Automatisches Verschieben von Namen

im Display — Auto Scroll ............................ 10

Wiederholtes Wiedergeben von Titeln

— Repeat Play ............................................... 11

Wiedergeben von Titeln in willkürlicher

Reihenfolge — Shuffle Play ......................... 11

Benennen einer CD

— Disc Memo* .............................................. 11

Ansteuern einer CD/MD anhand des Namens

— List-up* ..................................................... 12

* Funktionen, wenn ein zusätzlich erhältliches

CD/MD-Gerät angeschlossen ist

Radio

Automatisches Speichern von Radiosendern

— Speicherbelegungsautomatik

(BTM-Funktion) ............................................ 13

Speichern bestimmter Radiosender ................ 13

Einstellen gespeicherter Sender ....................... 13

RDS

Übersicht über RDS ........................................... 14

Automatisches Neueinstellen von Sendern

— AF-Funktion ............................................. 15

Empfang von Verkehrsdurchsagen

— TA/TP........................................................ 16

Speichern von RDS-Sendern zusammen

mit der AF- und TA-Einstellung ................. 16

Einstellen von Sendern nach Programmtyp

— PTY ............................................................. 17

Automatisches Einstellen der Uhr

— CT ............................................................... 18

Weitere Funktionen

Der Joystick ......................................................... 18

Einstellen der Klangeigenschaften .................. 20

Schnelles Dämpfen des Tons ............................ 20

Wechseln der Klang- und

Anzeigeeinstellungen ................................... 20

Auswählen der Klangposition

— Beste Klangposition (MBP)..................... 21

Betonen der Bässe

— D-bass ........................................................ 21

Weitere Informationen

Wartung ............................................................... 22

Ausbauen des Geräts ......................................... 23

Technische Daten ............................................... 24

Störungsbehebung ............................................. 25

Fehlermeldungen/Meldungen ........................ 26

Lage und Funktion der Teile und Bedienelemente

MODE

SEL

SOURCE

RELEASE

– +

AF TA

ATT

DISC

REP

2 3 4 5 6

Näheres finden Sie auf den angegebenen Seiten.

1 Taste SOURCE (Einschalten/Radio/CD/

MD) 9, 10, 12, 13, 16

2 Taste MODE 10, 12, 13, 16 3 Taste SEL (Wählen) 9, 10, 11, 12, 18, 20,

4 Taste DSPL (Ändern des Anzeigemodus)

9, 10, 12, 14

5 Taste AF 15, 16 6 Display 7 Taste TA 16 8 Taste MBP (Beste Klangposition) 21 9

Taste Z (Auswerfen)

q; Taste D-BASS 21 qa Steuerregler VOL (Lautstärkeregler) –/+

9, 11, 12, 16, 20

qs Taste RELEASE (Entriegelung der

Frontplatte) 8

qd Empfänger für die Kartenfernbedienung

MBP

D-BASS

SHUF BTM

CDX-CA600X CDX-CA600

SENS

OFF

qf Taste RESET (befindet sich an der

Vorderseite des Geräts hinter der Frontplatte) 7

qg Taste ATT (Dämpfen) 20 qh Zahlentasten 10, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20

(1) DISC – 10 (2) DISC + 10

(3) REP 11 (4) SHUF 11

qj Taste SENS/BTM 13, 14, 16 qk Taste LIST/PTY (Programmtypauswahl)

11, 12, 17

ql Taste OFF* 8, 9 w; Steuerregler SEEK/AMS –/+ 9, 12, 13,

14, 15, 17

* Warnhinweis zur Installation des

Geräts in einem Auto mit Zündschloß ohne Zubehörposition ACC oder I

Drücken Sie am Gerät unbedingt 2 Sekunden lang (OFF), um die Uhrzeitanzeige auszuschalten, nachdem Sie den Motor ausgeschaltet haben.

Andernfalls wird die Uhrzeitanzeige nicht ausgeschaltet, und der Autobatterie wird Strom entzogen.

+ 102 hidden pages

Sony CDX-CA600X User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Location of controls

Precautions

Notes on discs

Resetting the unit

Detaching the front panel

Setting the clock

Playing a disc

Display items

Automatically scrolling a name — Auto Scroll

Storing only the desired stations

Receiving the stored stations

Overview of RDS

Receiving traffic announcements — TA/TP

Presetting RDS stations with AF and TA setting

Tuning in stations by programme type — PTY

Setting the clock automatically — CT

Using the rotary commander

Adjusting the sound characteristics

Changing the sound and display settings

Quickly attenuating the sound

Maintenance

Removing the unit

Specifications

Troubleshooting

Error displays/Messages