Sony CDX-CA850X, CDX-CA860X Operating Instruction

FM/AM Compact Disc mpact Disc sc Player
3-229-198-11 (1)
Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones
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 pro duct.
For installation and conn ections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel d’installation/raccordement fourni. Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual de instalación/conexiones suministrado.
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CDX-CA860X CDX-CA850X
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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 approv ed in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS; (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features even more wi th:
Display language*
1
choice from English,
French, or Spanish.
Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*
CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*
2
.
3
is played).
• Supplied controller accessories
Rotary commander RM-X5S Card remote commander RM-X112
*1 Some display indications do not appear in the
language you select.
*2 This unit works with Sony products only. *3 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes
information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names. This inf ormation is recorded on the disc.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
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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
Tuning in a station through a list
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting the equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer
(DSO). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting the spectrum analyzer . . . . . . . . . 21
Labeling a Motion Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
TV/Video (optional)
Watching the TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Watching a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Storing TV channels automatically . . . . . . . 22
Storing only the desired TV channels. . . . . 23
Storing the TV channel names . . . . . . . . . . 23
Displaying the information stored on
a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Watching the TV or video while listening
to a CD or MD
Simultaneous Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Additional Information
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Location of controls
Card remote commander RM-X112
Refer to the pages listed for details.
: During Playback : During radio reception : During TV reception
CD/MD
: During menu mode
MENU
SCRL
DSPL
REP SHUF
1
4
MENU
SEEK
SOUND
2
5
MODE
+
DISC
SOURCE
DISC
+
VOL
RADIO
EQ7DSO
LIST
SEEK
ENTER
ATTOFF
TV
3
6
+
(SEEK)
(–): to select
leftwards/
.
In menu mode, the currently selectable b utton (s) of these four are indicated with a “ v” in the display.
Tip
Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” f o r detail s on ho w to replace the batteries (page 26).
(+): to select upwards
SEEK
(–): to select downwards
(DISC)
+
DISC
SOURCE
DISC
(DISC)
+
SEEK
(SEEK)
(+): to select
rightwards/
>
a SCRL button 10 b DSPL (display mode change) button
10, 11, 21
c Number buttons
CD/MD
(1) REP 10 (2) SHUF 10
RADIO
14 23
TV
d DSO button 20 e MENU button 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20,
21, 22, 24
f SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD/TV)
button 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 24
g SEEK buttons (–/+) 18
CD/MD
9
RADIO
14
TV
23
MENU
9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21, 24
h SOUND button 18
4
i OFF (Stop/Power off) button 8, 9, 21,
25
j VOL buttons (+/–) k MODE button
CD/MD
10, 11
RADIO
13, 14
TV
22
l EQ7 button 20 m LIST button
CD/MD
11, 12
RADIO
15, 16
TV
23, 24
n DISC buttons (+/–)
CD/MD
10, 12
RADIO
14, 16
TV
22, 24
MENU
9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21
o ENTER button
CD/MD
12
RADIO
16
MENU
9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
p ATT button 18
Main unit
OPEN
CDX-CA860X/CA850X
a Power on/off button* b Z (eject) button (located on the front side
of the unit, behind the front panel) 9, 25
c Display window d OPEN button 8, 9 e Receptor for the card remote
commander and rotary commander
f RESET button (located on the front side of
the unit, behind the front panel) 7
* Warning when installing in a car without
an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch
After turning off the ignition, be sure to press the power on/off button on the unit (or (OFF) on the card remote commander or the rotary commander) for 2 seconds to turn off the clock display.
Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery drain. To turn the unit on, press the power on/off button (1) on the unit.
Note
If the unit is turned off by pressing the power on/ off button on the unit (or (OFF) on the card remote commander or the rotary commander) for 2 seconds, the unit cannot be operated with the card remote commander or the rotary commander unless the power on/off b utton on the unit is pressed or a disc is inserted to activate the unit.
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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 qual ity
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or discs.
T o 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. Av oid lea ving 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 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 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.
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Notes on CD-R/CD-RW 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.
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.
You cannot play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) on this unit.
Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.
RESET button
Note
Pressing the RESET button will era se the cloc k setting and some stored contents.
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Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen.
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.
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 the power on/off button on the
unit (or (OFF) on the card remote commander or the rotary commander)*.
CD/MD playback or radio reception stops (the display remains on).
* If your car has no ACC position on the ignition
switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing the power on/off button on the unit ( or (OFF) on the card remote commander or the rotary commander) for 2 seconds to avoid car battery drain.
2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front
panel to the right, and gently pull out the left end of the front panel.
1
2
A
B
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the fro nt 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.
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Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1 Press (MENU), then press either side
of (DISC) repeatedly until Clock appears.
1Press (ENTER).
The hour indication flashes.
2Press either side of (DISC) to set
the hour .
3Press the (+) side of (SEEK).
The minute indication flashes.
4Press either side of (DISC) to set
the minute.
2 Press (ENTER).
The clock starts. After the clock setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode.
Tip
When D.Info mode is set to on, the time is always displayed (page 19).
CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional)
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.
To Press
Stop playback (OFF) Eject the disc (OPEN) then Z Skip tracks
–Automatic
Music Sensor
Fast-forward/ reverse –Manual Search
(SEEK) (./>) [once for each track]
(SEEK) (m/M) [hold to desired point]
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