Sony WX-C55 User Manual

Changer Control Audio Master

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. WX-C55 Serial No.

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

WX-C55

 1999 by 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 approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Changer Control Audio Master. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features as well as an optional rotary commander.

In addition to the CD playback, tape playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional MD/CD unit*.

* You can connect a CD changer, an MD changer, a

CD player and an MD player.

CAUTION

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

Table of Contents

This Unit Only

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

Getting Started

Resetting the unit ................................................ 6

Using the dummy cover .................................... 6

Setting the clock .................................................. 6

CD Player

Listening to a CD ................................................ 7

Playing a CD in various modes ........................ 8

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape ............................................... 8

Playing a tape in various modes ....................... 9

Radio

Memorizing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................. 10

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

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

Other Functions

The rotary commander labels ......................... 11

Using the rotary commander .......................... 12

Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 13

Changing the sound and beep tone ............... 14

Selecting the spectrum analyzer ..................... 14

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD unit

Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 15

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play .............................................. 15

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play ............................................. 16

Additional Information

Precautions......................................................... 16

Maintenance....................................................... 18

Specifications ..................................................... 19

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 20

Location of controls

REPEAT

SHUF/

METAL

ATA

BL SKIP

SENS

BTM

SOURCE

MODE

DSPL

SOUND

TAPE

D-BASS

SEEK/AMS

OFF

PRESET/

DISC

Refer to the pages for details.

1 SENS/BTM (sensitivity adjust/best

tuning memory) button 10, 11

2 During tuner reception:

Preset number buttons 10

During tape/CD/MD playback:

(2) REPEAT button 8, 9, 15 (3) SHUF/; (Shuffle/Dolby) button

8, 9, 16

(4) METAL button 9 (5) ATA (Automatic Tuner Activation)

button 9

(6) BL SKIP (Blank Skip) button 9

3 SA (Spectrum Analyzer) button 14 4 Display window 5 D-BASS button 14 6 OFF button 7, 8 7 CD Z (eject) button 7 8 PRESET/DISC button

During radio reception:

Preset station search 11

During CD/MD playback:

Disc select 15

9 POWER SELECT switch (located on the

left side of the unit)

See “POWER SELECT Switch” in the Installation/Connections manual.

0 SOURCE (source select) button 7, 8, 10,

qa MODE/o (band/unit select/tape

transport direction change) button 8, 10, 15

qs DSPL (display mode change) button

6, 7, 9, 11, 15

qd Jog roller (volume/bass/treble/balance/

fader) 6, 13

Jog roller usually functions as a volume control except in some adjusting modes.

qf SOUND button 6, 13 qg TAPE Z (eject) button 8 qh SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music

Sensor/manual search) button 8, 9, 10, 11, 15

qj Reset button 6

When the positions of switch 9 has been changed, be sure to press the reset button after connecting power.

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 ball-point pen.

SEEK/AMS

OFFD-BASS

PRESET/

DISC

SHUF/

BL SKIP

REPEAT

METAL

SENS

BTM

ATA

SOURCE

TAPE

DSPL

MODE

SOUND

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

Example: Set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.

The hour digit flashes.

1 Set the hour.

To go forward

To go backward

Notes

Reset button

• 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.

Using the dummy cover

To deter theft of this unit, use the dummy ashtray cover when not using your car.

Note

If the unit does not extend 6 mm ( dashboard, you may not be able to use the decoy cover.

/4 in.) from the

2 Press (SOUND).

The minutes digits flash.

3 Set the minute.

To go forward

To go backward

2 Press (DSPL).

CD Player

The clock starts.

Note

If the POWER SELECT switch on the left side of the unit is set to the B position, turn the power on first by pressing (SOURCE), then set the clock.

Listening to a CD

Simply insert the CD.

Playback starts automatically.

Labelled side up

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

Track number

To Press

Stop playback (OFF)

Elapsed playing time

Eject the CD CD Z

Note

If you leave the disc in the insertion slot for more than 15 seconds after pressing CD Z, the disc will reinsert automatically to protect the disc.

Changing the display item

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

Track number/Elapsed playing time y Clock

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily.

SEEK/AMS

To locate preceding tracks

To locate succeeding tracks

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.

SEEK/AMS

To search forwardTo search backward

Note

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

” or “ ” appears in the display,

Cassette Player

Listening to a tape

Insert a cassette.

Playback starts automatically.

If a cassette is already inserted, press (SOURCE) until “TAPE” appears.

Playing a CD in various modes

You can play CDs in various modes:

•REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track.

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

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

Press (2) (REPEAT) during playback.

“REP 1” appears on the display and repeat play starts.

To return to the normal playback mode, press (2) (REPEAT) again.

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play

Press (3) (SHUF/;) during playback.

“SHUF 1” appears on the display and shuffle play starts.

To return to the normal playback mode, press (3) (SHUF/;) again.

The side facing up is played.

The side facing down is played.

Tip

To change the tape transport direction, press (MODE) (o) during tape playback.

To Press

Stop playback (OFF) Eject the cassette TAPE Z

Fast-winding the tape

During playback, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) for two seconds.

SEEK/AMS

Fast-forwardRewind

To start playback during fast-forwarding or rewinding, press (MODE) (o).

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