Sony CDX-CA660X User Manual

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

3-226-961-11 (1)

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. CDX-CA660X/CA650X Serial No.

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

CDX-CA660X

CDX-CA650X

Warning

Welcome !

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

equipment and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

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

Thank you for purchasing 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 on a connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function).

•Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X114

•Optional controller accessory 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.

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

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play ............................................... 10

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play ............................................... 10

Labeling a CD

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

Locating a disc by name

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

Selecting specific tracks for playback

— Bank* ......................................................... 12

* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit

Radio

Storing stations automatically

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

Receiving the stored stations............................ 14

Storing only the desired stations ..................... 14

Storing station names

— Station Memo ........................................... 15

Locating a station by name

— List-up ....................................................... 16

Other Functions

Using the rotary commander ........................... 16

Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 18

Quickly attenuating the sound ........................ 18

Changing the sound and display settings

— Menu .......................................................... 18

Selecting the sound position

— “My Best sound Position (MBP)” .......... 19

Setting the equalizer .......................................... 20

TV/Video (optional)

Watching the TV ................................................. 21

Watching a video................................................ 21

Storing TV channels automatically ................. 21

Storing only the desired TV channels ............. 22

Storing TV station names

— Station Memo ........................................... 22

Locating a TV station by name

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

Watching the TV or video while listening to a

CD or MD

— Simultaneous Play ................................... 22

Additional Information

Maintenance........................................................ 23

Removing the unit ............................................. 24

Specifications ...................................................... 25

Troubleshooting.................................................. 26

Error displays/Messages .................................. 27

Location of controls

Refer to the pages listed for details.

: During Playback : During radio reception

CD/MD RADIO

: During TV reception : During menu mode

MBP (My Best sound Position) button

2 Z (eject) button (located on the front side

of the unit, behind the front panel) 9, 22

3 MENU button 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20,

21, 22

4 Volume control dial 5 LIST button

11, 12

CD/MD

15, 16

RADIO

6 Receptor for the card remote

commander

7 Display window 8 OPEN button 8, 9 9 EQ7 button 20 0 RESET button (located on the front side of

the unit, behind the front panel) 7

qa OFF (Stop/Power off) button* 8, 9 qs SOUND button 18, 19 qd SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD)

button 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22

qf ENTER button

qg MODE button

qh DSPL (display mode change) button

qj Number buttons

* Warning when installing in a car

CDX-CA660X/CA650X

CD/MD

RADIO

9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22

10, 11

CD/MD

13, 14

RADIO

10, 11, 15

CD/MD

(1) REP 10 (2) SHUF 10

RADIO

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.

Card remote commander RM-X114

DSPL MODE

PRESET

DISC

LIST

(DISC/PRESET)

(+): to select upwards

(SEEK)

(+):to select

rightwards />

(SEEK)

(–):to select

leftwards/

(DISC/PRESET)

(–): to select downwards

In menu mode, the currently selectable button (s) of these four are indicated with a “M” in the display.

qk DISC/PRESET buttons (+/–)

10, 12

CD/MD

14, 16

RADIO

9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22

ql SEEK buttons (–/+) 18

CD/MD

RADIO

9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 22

SEEK

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 6 OFF button 7 VOL (+/–) buttons 8 MODE button 9 LIST button 0 DISC/PRESET (M/m) buttons qa ENTER button qs ATT button

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 antennas will extend automatically while the unit is operating.

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

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

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture 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.

•Discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs, octagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

• You cannot play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs.

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

Notes on CD-R discs

•You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) designed for audio use on this unit. Look for this mark to distinguish CD-Rs for audio use.

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

This mark denotes that a disc is not for audio use.

•Some CD-Rs (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 that is not finalized*.

* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R disc to

be played on the audio CD player.

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.

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/MD 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.

Attaching the front panel

Place hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. Press (SOURCE) (or insert a CD) to operate the unit.

2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel

to the right, and gently pull out the left end of the front panel.

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.

Note

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

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until “CLOCK”

appears.

1 Press (ENTER).

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET) to

set the hour.

3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK).

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET) to

set the minute.

2 Press (ENTER).

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

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

Note

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)

1 Press (OPEN) and insert the disc

(labeled side up).

2 Close the front panel.

Playback starts automatically.

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

Tip

When D.INFO mode is set to ON, the time is always displayed (page 18).

To Press

Stop playback (OFF) Eject the disc (OPEN) then Z Skip tracks (SEEK) (./>)

– Automatic [once for each track]

Music Sensor

Fast-forward/ (SEEK) (m/M) reverse [hold to desired point] – Manual Search

Notes

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

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

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