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FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
3-043-279-11 (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. Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
CDX-C7000X
CDX-C5000X
US
CDX-C5005
© 2000 Sony Corporation
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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.
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Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact
Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety
of features using the following controller
accessories:
For the CDX-C7000X
Supplied accessory
Card remote commander RM-X91
Optional accessory
Rotary commander RM-X4S
For the CDX-C5000X/C5005
Optional accessories
Rotary commander RM-X4S
Card remote commander RM-X91
In addition to the CD playback and radio
operations, you can expand your system by
connecting optional CD/MD units*1.
When you operate this unit or a connected
optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function,
the CD TEXT information will appear in the
display when you play a CD TEXT disc*2.
*1You can connect MD changers, CD changers, MD
players, or CD players.
*2A 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.
Precautions
• If your car was parked in direct 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 your car is equipped with a power
antenna, it 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 may condense on the lenses inside
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.
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To maintain high quality sound
If you have drink holders near your audio
equipment, be careful not to splash juice or
other soft drinks onto the unit and CD. Sugary
residues on the unit or CD may contaminate
the lenses inside the unit, reduce the sound
quality, or prevent sound reproduction
altogether.
Notes on CDs
Notes on discs
If you use the discs explained below, the sticky
residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and
may cause malfunction or ruin your discs.
Do not use second-hand or rental CDs that
have a sticky residue on the surface (for
example, from peeled-off stickers or from ink,
or glue leaking from under the stickers).
There are paste residue.
Ink is sticky.
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 disc.
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 temperature
inside the car.
Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are
beginning to peel off.
Stickers that are
beginning to peel away,
leaving a sticky residue.
Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers
attached.
Labels are attached.
Notes on CD-R discs
•You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) on this
unit. However depending on the conditions
of the recording equipment or the CD-R disc
itself, some CD-Rs cannot be played on this
unit.
•You cannot play a CD-R that is not finalized
(Finalization is necessary for a recorded CDR disc to be played on the audio CD player).
•You cannot play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs)
on this player.
When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs
Use the optional Sony compact disc single
adaptor (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from
damage.
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.
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Table of Contents
Location of controls ............................................. 5
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................. 7
Detaching the front panel ................................... 7
Turning the unit on/off ....................................... 8
How to use the menu .......................................... 8
Setting the clock ................................................... 8
CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
Listening to a CD ................................................. 9
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play ............................................... 11
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play ............................................... 11
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo* .............................................. 12
Locating a disc by name
— List-up* ..................................................... 13
Selecting specific tracks for playback
— Bank* ......................................................... 14
* Functions available with optional CD/MD unit
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 15
Memorizing only the desired stations ............ 15
Receiving the memorized stations................... 16
Storing the station names
— Station Memo ........................................... 17
Locating a station by name
— List-up ....................................................... 18
Other Functions
Labeling the rotary commander ...................... 18
Using the rotary commander ........................... 19
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 20
Attenuating the sound ...................................... 20
Changing the sound and display settings ...... 21
Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass ........................................................ 21
TV/Video (optional)
Watching the TV................................................. 22
Watching a video................................................ 22
Memorizing TV channels automatically ........ 22
Memorizing only the desired TV channels .... 22
Storing the TV channel names ......................... 23
Displaying the information stored on discs ... 23
Watching the TV or video while listening to a
CD or MD
— Simultaneous Play ................................... 23
Additional Information
Maintenance........................................................ 24
Dismounting the unit ........................................ 25
Specifications ...................................................... 26
Troubleshooting guide ...................................... 27
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Location of controls
S
+
MENU
SOUND
OFF
C
I
D
SOURCE
P
R
S
T
-
-
D
I
S
C
DSPL
-
P
R
S
T
+
LIST
-
SEEK/AMS
ENTER
–
MODE
Refer to the pages listed for details.
1 Volume control dial
2 MENU button 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 21, 22, 24
3
Z (eject) button (located on the front
side of the unit behind the front panel)
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4 DISC/PRST +/– (cursor up/down) buttons
8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 24
During CD/MD playback:
Disc change 11, 13
During radio reception:
Preset stations select 16, 18
During TV reception:
Band select 22
5 DSPL (display mode change) button
9, 10, 12, 17
6 LIST button 12, 17
List-up 13, 18, 23
7 SOURCE (TUNER/CD/MD/TV) button
8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 22, 24
8 Display window
9 OPEN button 7, 9, 25
q; D-BASS button 21
qa SOUND button 20
qs Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit behind the front panel) 7
qd OFF button*1 7, 8, 9
qf SEEK/AMS –/+ (cursor left/right) buttons
8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 24
Automatic Music Sensor 10, 14
Manual Search 10
Seek 15, 16, 22
OPEN
D-BASS
REP SHUF
1 2 3 4 56
CDX-C7000X/C5000X/C5005
qg Frequency select switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)*
2
The AM (FM) tuning interval is factory-set
to the 10 k (200 k) position. Make sure that
the 9 k (50 k) position is selected.
qh MODE button
During CD or MD playback:
CD/MD unit select 9, 13
During radio reception:
BAND select 15, 16
During TV reception:
Unit select 22
qj ENTER button 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18, 21, 22, 24
qk Receptor for the card remote
commander
ql Number buttons
During radio reception:
Preset number select 15, 16
During CD/MD playback:
(1) REP 11
(2) SHUF 11
During TV reception:
Preset number select 22
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*
Warning when installing in a car
without ACC (accessory) position on
the ignition key switch
Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for
two seconds to turn off the clock display
after turning off the engine.
When you press (OFF) only momentarily,
the clock display does not turn off and this
causes battery wear.
*2CDX-C5005 only
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Location of controls
Card remote commander RM-X91*
* Supplied only for the CDX-C7000X.
DISC
SOURCE
DISC
OPEN/CLOSE
ENTER
VOLATT
OFF
MENU LIST
SEEK SEEK
SOUND
DSPL MODE
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.
The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
1 OFF button
2 MENU button
3 SOURCE button
4 SEEK/AMS buttons
5 SOUND button
6 DSPL button
7 ATT button
8 LIST button
9 DISC/PRST buttons
q; ENTER button
qa MODE button
qs VOL buttons
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
x
+ side up
in fire.
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Getting Started
Attaching the front panel
Place the hole A in the front panel onto the
spindle B on the unit as illustrated, then push
the left side in.
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 memorized functions such as the
station memo.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
1 Press (OFF).
2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel
to the right side, and pull out the left
side of the front panel.
A
B
x
Notes
• Be careful not to attach the front panel upside
down.
• Do not press the front panel too hard against the
unit when attaching it.
• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure
on the display window of the front panel.
• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight
or 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 or
where there may be a considerable rise in
temperature.
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2
Notes
• Do not put anything on the inner surface of the
front panel.
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it
from the unit.
• 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.
• When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
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.
If you connect an optional power amplifier and
do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep
sound will be deactivated.
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Turning the unit on/off
Setting the clock
Turning on the unit
Press (SOURCE) or insert a CD in the unit. For
details on operation, refer to page 9 (CD/MD)
and page 15 (radio).
Turning off the unit
Press (OFF) to stop CD/MD playback or FM/
AM reception (the key illumination and
display remain on).
Press (OFF) for two seconds to completely
turn the unit off.
Note
If your car has no ACC position on the ignition key
switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing
(OFF) for two seconds to avoid car battery wear.
How to use the menu
This unit is operated by selecting items from a
menu.
To select, first enter the menu mode and
choose up/down ((+)/(–) of (DISC/PRST)), or
choose left/right ((–)/(+) of (SEEK/AMS)).
(DISC/PRST)
(+): to select upwards
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/PRST) repeatedly until “CLOCK”
appears.
1 Press (ENTER).
The hour indication flashes.
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to set
the hour.
3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS).
(SEEK/AMS)
8
SOURCE
(–): to select
leftwards
(–): to select downwards
(+): to select
SOURCE
rightwards
The minute indication flashes.
4 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to set
the minute.
2 Press (ENTER).
The clock starts.
After the clock setting is completed, the
display returns to normal play mode.
Note
In the initial setting, the clock indication appears
while the unit is turned off.
When the D.INFO mode is set to ON, the time is
always displayed (page 21).
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CD Player
CD/MD Unit (optional)
When the last track on the CD is
over
The track number indication returns to “1,”
and playback restarts from the first track of the
CD.
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.
Listening to a CD
(with this unit only)
1 Press (OPEN) and insert the CD.
Labeled side up
Z
2 Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “CD” appears to start
playback.
CD indication
To Press
Stop playback (OFF)
Eject the CD (OPEN) then Z
Playing a CD or MD
(with an optional CD/MD unit)
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD” or “MD.”
2 Press (MODE) until the desired unit
appears.
CD/MD playback starts.
All the discs in the current CD/MD unit is
played from the top.
Changing the display item
Each time you press (DSPL) during MD, CD,
or CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as
follows:
Disc number*1/Track number/
Elapsed playback time
Disc name*
V
V
2
/Artist name*
V
Track name*
3
4
*1While an optional CD/MD unit is connected.
2
*
If you have not labeled the CD or CD TEXT disc
(“Labeling a CD” on page 12), or if there is no
disc name prerecorded on the MD, “DISC” and
“NO NAME” appear in the display.
3
If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist name
Elapsed playing timeTrack number
*
appears in the display after the disc name. (Only
for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.)
4
If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is not
*
prerecorded, “TRACK” and “NO NAME” appear
in the display.
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After you select the desired item, the display
will automatically change to the Motion
Display mode after a few seconds.
In the Motion Display mode, all the items are
scrolled in the display one by one in order.
Note
If you use personalized labels, they will always
take priority over the original CD TEXT
information when such information is displayed.
Tip
The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See
“Changing the sound and display settings” on
page 20.)
Automatically scrolling a disc name
— Auto Scroll
If the disc name, artist name, or track name on
an MD or a CD TEXT disc exceeds eight
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 as the
display item).
• The track name appears when the track has
changed (if the track name is selected as the
display item).
• The disc or track name appears depending on
the setting when you press (SOURCE) to select
an MD or CD TEXT disc.
If you press (DSPL) to change the display
item, the disc or track name of the MD or CD
TEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether
you set the function on or off.
Locating a specific track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) momentarily for each track
you want to skip.
To locate
preceding
tracks
SOURCE
To locate
succeeding
tracks
Locating a specific point in a track
— Manual Search
During playback, press and hold either
side of (SEEK/AMS). Release when you
have found the desired point.
To search
backward
Note
If “
display, you have reached the beginning or the
end of the disc and you cannot go any further.
” or “ ” appears in the
SOURCE
To search
forward
1 During playback, press (MENU).
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly until “A.SCRL-OFF” appears.
3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
“A.SCRL-ON.”
4 Press (ENTER).
To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.SCRL-OFF” in
step 3.
Note
For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters,
the following cases may happen:
— Some of the characters are not displayed.
— Auto Scroll does not work.
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Locating a disc
— Disc Selection
When an optional CD/MD unit is
connected, press either side of
(DISC/PRST) to select the desired disc.
The desired disc in the current optional
CD/MD unit begins playback.
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
The CD in the main unit will automatically
repeat itself when it reaches the end. As repeat
play, you can select:
•REP-1 – to repeat a track.
•REP-2 – to repeat a disc in the optional CD/
MD unit.
During playback, press (1) (REP)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
B REP-1 B REP-2*
REP-OFF b
* “REP-2” is only available when you connect
one or more optional CD units, or when you
connect two or more optional MD units.
PTY
DSPL
LIST
-
SEEK/AMS
ENTER
MODE
REP SHUF
1 2 3 4 56
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
optional CD/MD unit in random order.
•SHUF-ALL – to play all the tracks in all the
optional CD/MD units in random order.
During playback, press (2) (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears in the display.
B SHUF-1 B SHUF-2* B SHUF-ALL*
SHUF-OFF b
* “SHUF-2” and “SHUF-ALL” are only available
when you connect one or more optional CD
units, or when you connect two or more
optional MD units.
PTY
DSPL
LIST
-
SEEK/AMS
ENTER
MODE
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select “SHUFOFF.”
REP SHUF
1 2 3 4 56
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, select “REPOFF.”
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Labeling a CD — Disc Memo
(For a CD unit 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 13) and select the specific
tracks for playback (page 14).
5 To return to normal CD play mode, press
(ENTER).
Tips
• To erase or correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar)
for each character.
• There is another way to start labeling a CD. Press
(LIST) for two seconds instead of steps 2 and 3.
You can also complete the operation by pressing
(LIST) for two seconds instead of step 5.
1 Start playing the disc you want to label.
2 Press (MENU), then press either side of
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NAME
EDIT” appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
Name edit mode
4 Enter the characters.
1 Press the (+) side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly to select the desired
characters.
(A t B t C t ··· Z t 0 t 1 t 2 t
··· 9 t + t – t * t / t \ t > t <
t . t _ )
If you press the (–) side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly, the characters will appear in
reverse order.
If you want to put a blank space
between characters, select “_” (underbar).
2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) after
locating the desired character.
The next character flashes.
Displaying the disc memo
Press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc
playback.
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD or
CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes
as follows:
V
1
Disc number*
Elapsed playback time
*1While an optional CD unit is connected.
2
*
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.
Note
Do not use the Custom file feature while driving,
or perform any other function which could divert
your attention from the road.
/Track number/
V
Disc memo name
V
Track name*
2
If you press the (–) side of (SEEK/AMS),
the previous character flashes.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
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Erasing the disc memo
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
“CD.”
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD
unit.
3 Press (MENU), then press either side of
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NAME
DEL” appears.
4 Press (ENTER).
5 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly to select the disc name you
want to erase.
6 Press (ENTER) for two seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase
other names.
7 Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to normal CD play mode.
Note
When a personalized label is erased, the original
CD TEXT information will appear in the display.
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 a custom name. For more
information on disc memo names, refer to
“Labeling a CD” (page 12).
1 Press (LIST).
The name assigned to the current disc
appears in the display.
When you assign a disc memo name to a
CD TEXT disc, it takes priority over the
original CD TEXT information.
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly until you find the desired
disc.
3 Press (ENTER) to play the disc.
Notes
• After a disc name has been displayed for five
seconds, the display returns to normal play
mode.
• The track names are not displayed during MD or
CD TEXT disc 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,
“********” appears in the display.
• Some letters cannot be displayed during MD or
CD TEXT disc playback.
• If an optional TV system is connected, the disc
memo name appears in the display of the TV
system but not in the unit’s display.
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Selecting specific tracks
for playback
— Bank
(For a CD unit with the custom file function)
If you label the disc, you can set the unit to
skip or play the tracks of your choice.
1 Start playing the disc you want to label.
Playing specific tracks only
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 (MENU), then
press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly until “BANK-ON,” “BANKINV,” or “BANK-OFF” appears.
2 Press (MENU), then press either side of
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “BANK SEL”
appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
Bank edit mode
4 Label the tracks.
1 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly to select the track you want
to label.
2 Press (ENTER) repeatedly to select
“PLAY.”
5 Repeat step 4 to set “PLAY” or “SKIP” for
all the tracks.
6 Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to normal CD play mode.
Notes
• You can set “PLAY” and “SKIP” for up to 24
tracks.
• You cannot set “SKIP” for all the tracks on a CD.
2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
B BANK-ON B BANK-INV
BANK-OFF b
3 Press (ENTER).
Playback starts from the track following the
current one.
To return to normal play mode, select “BANKOFF” in step 2.
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Radio
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 6 stations
on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and
AM2).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
Each time you press (SOURCE), the source
changes as follows:
B Tuner B CD B MD* B TV*
* If the corresponding optional equipment is
not connected, these items will not appear.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
Each time you press (MODE), the band
changes as follows:
B FM1 B FM2 B FM3
AM2 b AM1b
Memorizing only the
desired stations
You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for
FM1, FM2, and FM3), up to 12 AM stations (6
each for AM1 and AM2) in the order of your
choice.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune
in the station that you want to store on
the number button.
4 Press the desired number button ((1) to
(6)) 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.
3 Press (MENU), then press either side of
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “BTM”
appears.
4 Press (ENTER).
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
• The unit does not store stations with weak
signals. If only a few stations can be received,
some number buttons will retain their former
setting.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the
unit starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.
• If a CD is not in the unit, only the tuner band
appears even if you press (SOURCE).
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Receiving the memorized
stations
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
1 During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly until “MONO-OFF” appears.
2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until
“MONO-ON” appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on
which the desired station is stored.
Tip
Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to receive the
stations in the order they are stored in the
memory (Preset Search Function).
If you cannot tune in a preset
station
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search
for the station (automatic tuning).
Scanning 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
(MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly until “LOCAL” (local seek mode) is
displayed. Then press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to
select “LOCAL-ON.” Press (ENTER).
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will
be tuned in.
Tips
• When you select the “LOCAL-ON” setting,
“L.SEEK” appears while the unit is searching for
a station.
• If you know the frequency of the station you
want to listen to, press and hold either side of
(SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears
(manual tuning).
3 Press (ENTER).
To return to normal mode, select “MONOOFF” in step 2.
Automatical reception frequency
adjustment
— IF AUTO function
If interference occurs, the “IF AUTO” function
of this unit will automatically avoid noise and
narrow the reception frequency. In such cases,
some FM stereo broadcasts may become
monaural. If you would like to hear such
broadcasts in stereo, manually switch to the
“WIDE” setting.
1 During radio reception, press (MENU),
then press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly until “IF AUTO” appears.
2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until
“WIDE"” appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
Note
When you widen the frequency signal reception
setting (“WIDE” mode), some interference may
occur.
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Storing the station names
— Station Memo
You can assign a name to each radio station
and store it in memory. The name of the
station currently tuned in appears in the
display. You can assign a name of up to eight
characters for a station.
Storing the station names
1 Tune in a station whose name you want
to store.
2 Press (MENU), then press either side of
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NAME
EDIT” appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
4 Enter the characters.
1 Press the (+) side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly to select the desired
characters.
(A t B t C t ··· Z t 0 t 1 t 2 t
··· 9 t + t – t * t / t \ t > t <
t . t _ )
Tips
• To erase or correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar)
for each character.
• There is another way to start storing station
names. Press (LIST) for two seconds instead of
steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the
operation by pressing (LIST) for two seconds
instead of step 5.
Displaying the station name
Press (DSPL) during radio reception.
Each time you press (DSPL), the item
changes as follows:
Station name* y Frequency
* If the station name of a station is not stored,
“NO NAME” appears in the display for one
second.
Erasing the station name
1 Tune in a station whose name you want
to erase.
2 Press (MENU), then press either side of
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NAME
DEL” appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
If you press the (–) side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly, the characters appear in the
reverse order.
If you want to put a blank space
between characters, select “_” (underbar).
2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) after
locating the desired character.
The next character flashes.
If you press the (–) side of (SEEK/AMS),
the previous character flashes.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
5 To return to the normal radio reception,
press (ENTER).
4 Press (ENTER) for two seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 if you want to
erase other names.
5 Press (MENU) twice.
The unit returns to the normal radio
reception mode.
Note
When you erase all of the station names, “NO
NAME” appears in step 4.
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Locating a station by
name — List-up
Other Functions
1 Press (LIST) momentarily.
The name assigned to the station currently
tuned appears in the display.
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly until you find the desired
station.
When no name is assigned to the selected
station, the frequency appears in the
display.
3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the desired
station.
Notes
• Once the station name or frequency has been
displayed for five seconds, the display goes back
to its normal mode.
• When you connect a TV tuner, the list-up
indication will not appear in the display of the
unit.
You can also control the unit with a rotary
commander.
Labeling the rotary
commander
Depending on how you mount the rotary
commander, attach the appropriate label as
shown in the illustration below.
SOUND
MODE
DSPL
DSPL
MODE
SOUND
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Using the rotary
commander
The rotary commander works by pressing
buttons and/or rotating controls.
You can also control an optional CD/MD unit
with the rotary commander.
By pressing buttons
(the SOURCE and MODE buttons)
(SOURCE)
(MODE)
Each time you press (SOURCE), the
source changes as follows:
Tuner t CD t MD* t TV*
* If the corresponding optional equipment is
not connected, these items will not appear.
By rotating the control
(the SEEK/AMS control)
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 find a specific station.
By pushing in and rotating the
control (the PRESET/DISC control)
Pressing (MODE) changes the operation
in the following ways:
• Tuner: FM1 t FM2 t FM3 t AM1 t AM2
• CD unit*: CD1 t CD2 t …
• MD unit*: MD1 t MD2 t …
• TV/Video*: TV1 t TV2 t AUX
* If the corresponding optional equipment is
not connected, these items will not appear.
Push in and rotate the control to:
•Receive the stations memorized on the
number buttons.
•Change the disc.
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Other operations
Rotate the VOL control to
adjust the volume.
Press (ATT) to
attenuate the
sound.
Tip
You can also change the operative direction of
these controls with the unit (see “Changing the
sound and display settings” on page 21).
OFF
Press (OFF) to
turn off the unit.
Press (SOUND) to
adjust the volume and
sound menu.
Press (DSPL) to display
the memorized names.
Tip
If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for two
seconds to turn off the clock indication after
turning off the engine.
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of controls is factoryset as shown below.
To increase
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and
fader.
You can store the bass and treble levels
independently for each source.
1 Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
Each time you press (SOUND), the item
changes as follows:
BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right)
t FAD (front-rear)
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing
either side of (SEEK/AMS).
When adjusting with the rotary
commander, press (SOUND) and rotate the
VOL control.
Note
Adjust within three seconds after selecting the
item.
Attenuating the sound
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 (SOUND) for two seconds while
pushing the VOL control.
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Press (ATT) on the rotary commander or
card remote commander.
“ATT-ON” flashes momentarily.
To restore the previous volume level, press
(ATT) again.
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).
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Changing the sound and
display settings
The following items can be set:
SET (setting)
•CLOCK (page 8)
•BEEP — to turn the beeps on or off.
•RM (Rotary Commander) — to change the
operative direction of the controls of the
rotary commander.
— Select “NORM” to use the rotary
commander as the factory-set position.
— Select “REV” when you mount the rotary
commander on the right side of the
steering column.
DIS (display)
•D.INFO (Dual Information) — to display the
clock and the play mode at the same time
(ON).
•AMBER/GREEN*1 — to change the
illumination color to amber or green.
•M.DSPL (Motion Display) — to turn the
motion display on or off.
•A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) (page 10)
P/M
•HPF (High pass filter for the pre-output)*2 —
to select the roll off frequency of the preoutput.
•SUB LPF (Low pass filter for the subwoofer
output)*2 — to select the roll off frequency of
the subwoofer output.
*1CDX-C5005 only
2
*
CDX-C7000X only
Note
If you connect an optional power amplifier and do
not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will
be disabled.
1 Press (MENU).
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
Each time you press the (–) side of
(DISC/PRST), the item changes as follows:
CLOCK t BEEP t RM t D.INFO t AMBER/
GREEN*1 t M.DSPL t A.SCRL*
*1CDX-C5005 only
2
When no CD or MD is playing, this item will
*
not appear.
2
Tip
You can easily switch among categories (“SET”,
“DIS”, “P/M” (play mode), and “EDT” (edit
mode)) by pressing either side of (DISC/PRST)
for two seconds.
3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
the desired setting (Example: ON or OFF)
or press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly to select the frequency
(Example: off, 80 Hz, 120 Hz).
4 Press (ENTER).
After the mode setting is completed, the
display returns to normal play mode.
Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass
You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass
sound.
The D-bass function boosts the low 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 until the
desired bass level (1, 2, or 3) appears in
the display.
To cancel, select “D.BASS-OFF.”
Note
If the bass sound becomes distorted, select a less
effective setting of “D.BASS” or adjust the volume.
D.BASS-2
D.BASS-1
Frequency (Hz)
D.BASS-3
D.BASS-2
D.BASS-1
Note
The displayed item will differ depending on
the source.
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TV/Video (optional)
Memorizing TV channels
automatically
You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV
monitor to this unit.
Watching the TV
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
2 Press either side of (DISC/PRST)
repeatedly to select the desired TV band.
Watching a video
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select
“AUX.”
Play the video.
Notes
• The indication automatically switches to
“VIDEO 1” soon after “AUX” is displayed.
• “VIDEO 2” appears if the VIDEO 2 terminal of
the TV monitor is selected.
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 (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
2 Press (MENU), then press either side of
(DISC/PRST) until “AUTO MEM” appears.
3 Press (ENTER).
The unit stores TV channels in the order of
their frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
• The unit does not store TV channels with weak
signals. If only a few TV channels can be
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 12 channels (6 each for
TV1 and TV2) on the number buttons in the
order of your choice.
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1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV”
appears.
2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune
in the TV channel you want to store on
each number button.
3 Press and hold the desired number
button ((1) to (6)) until you hear a beep
sound.
The number button indication and “MEM”
appear in the display.
Note
If you try to store another channel on the same
number button, the previously stored channel will
be erased.
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Storing the TV channel
names
Follow the steps in “Storing the station
names” (page 17).
Displaying the TV or radio station
names
Press (LIST) during TV or radio reception.
Example: When receiving the FM1 band
FM
1
1
W
C
B
W
B
L
W
K
T
WR K I
1
0
1
0
S
S
U
S
S
.9
1
.7
2
2
3
2
3
4
1
1 Preset numbers
2 Stored station names
3 Frequencies*
* If the name of a station is not stored, the
frequency of that station will be displayed
instead.
Notes
• It may take some time before all indications
appear in the display.
• The TV channel does not appear during list
display.
• The contents of the preset memory cannot be
listed when the unit is in simultaneous play
mode (page 23).
5
6
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) during CD/MD playback.
Example: When CD unit 1 is selected.
CD 1
1
S
C
H
U
B
E
O
Z
A
R
T
A
C
H
I
S
Z
T
H
O
P
I
N
*
*****
******
?
?
1
RT
2
3
4
5
2
M
3
B
4
L
5
1
1 Disc numbers
2 Titles stored as custom files
3 No disc is loaded*
4 No stored titles*
5 TOC information has not been identified yet*
*1A blank space displayed next to a disc
number represents empty slots in the disc
magazine.
2
If a title is not registered in the custom file,
*
“******” is displayed.
3
If the disc information has not yet been read
*
by the unit, “?” is displayed.
Notes
• It may take some time before all indications
appear in the display.
• The TV channel 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 23).
C
6
7
8
9
1 0
2
Turning off the display
Press (LIST) again.
3
Watching the TV or video
while listening to a CD or
— Simultaneous Play
MD
The simultaneous play function does not work
while you are listening to the radio.
Continue to next page t
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1 Press (MENU), then press either side of
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “SML”
appears.
2 Press (ENTER).
3 Press the (–) side of (SEEK/AMS).
4 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD
or MD.
5 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS).
6 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select a TV
or video.
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.
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.
7 Press (ENTER).
Simultaneous Play starts.
If you are already watching the TV or video
and want to listen to a CD or MD as well,
follow the same steps.
Returning to normal mode
To cancel the CD or MD, select “– – –” in
step 3.
To cancel the TV or video, select “– – –”
in step 5.
Note
If you press Z (EJECT) on a CD/MD unit while the
unit is in simultaneous play mode, Simultaneous
Play is canceled.
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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,
open the front panel by pressing (OPEN), 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.
Main unit
Back of the front panel
Notes
• For safety, turn off the engine 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.
Dismounting the unit
1 Press the clip inside the front cover with
a thin screwdriver, and gently pry the
front cover free.
2 Repeat step 1 on the left side.
The front cover is removed.
3 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 Repeat step 3 on the right side.
5 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
19 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 Compact disc digital audio
Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB
Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Laser Diode Properties
Material GaAlAs
Wavelength 780 nm
Emission Duration Continuous
Laser output power Less than 44.6 µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on
the Optical Pick-up Block.
system
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range CDX-C7000X/C5000X
Antenna terminal External antenna 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
AM
Tuning range CDX-C7000X/C5000X
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
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87.5 – 107.9 kHz
CDX-C5005
FM tuning interval:
50 kHz/200 kHz
switchable
87.5 – 108 MHz
(at 50 kHz step)
87.5 – 107.9 MHz
(at 200 kHz step)
72 dB (mono)
0.6 % (stereo),
0.3 % (mono)
530 – 1,710 kHz
CDX-C5005
AM tuning interval:
9 kHz/10 kHz
switchable
531 – 1,602 kHz
(at 9 kHz step)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(at 10 kHz step)
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 Audio outputs
Tone controls Bass ±9 dB at 100 Hz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 183 mm
Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb. 10 oz.)
Supplied accessories Parts for installation and
Optional accessories Rotary commander
Optional equipment CD changer (10 discs)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Power antenna relay
control lead
Power amplifier control
lead
Telephone ATT control
lead
Treble ±9 dB at 10 kHz
(negative ground)
1
/8 × 2 × 7 1/4 in.)
(7
(w/h/d)
1
/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 1/2 in.)
(7
(w/h/d)
connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
Card remote commander
RM-X91 (CDX-C7000X
only)
RM-X4S
Card remote commander
RM-X91
BUS cable (supplied with
an RCA pin cord)
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
CDX-838, CDX-737,
CDX-636
MD changer (6 discs)
MDX-65
Other CD/MD changers
with the Sony-BUS system
Source selector
XA-C30
TV tuner
XT-40V, etc.
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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.
No beep sound.
CD/MD playback
Problem
A disc cannot be loaded.
Playback does not begin.
A disc is automatically ejected.
CD will not be ejected.
The operation buttons do not
function.
The sound skips due to
vibration.
The sound skips.
Cannot turn off the “--------”
indication.
Cause/Solution
•Cancel the ATT function.
•Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker
system.
•Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the volume.
•The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
•The reset button has been pressed.
t Store again into the memory.
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See
“Cleaning the connectors” (page 25) for details.
•The beep sound is cancelled (page 21).
•If you connect an optional amplifier and do not use the builtin amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.
Cause/Solution
•Another CD is already loaded.
•The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong
way.
Defective MD or dirty CD.
The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F).
You have closed the front panel or pushed the disc forcibly
into the unit while the unit was ejecting the disc after you
pressed Z.
t Press the reset button.
Press the reset button.
•The unit is installed at an angle of more than 60°.
•The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.
A dirty or defective disc.
You cannot label CDs unless you connect a CD unit with the
custom file function.
t Press (LIST) for two seconds.
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Radio reception
Problem
Preset tuning is not possible.
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by
noises.
Automatic tuning is not
possible.
The “ST” indication flashes.
Interference occurs during FM
reception.
Cause/Solution
•Store the correct frequency in the memory.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory
power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s
antenna booster. (Only when your car has built-in FM/AM
antenna in the rear/side glass.)
The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Use manual tuning.
•Tune in the frequency accurately.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Set to the MONO mode (page 16).
The WIDE mode is selected.
t Set the IF mode to IF AUTO (page 16).
Error displays (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)
The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
Display
NO MAG
NO DISC
NG DISCS
ERROR
BLANK
RESET
NO READY
HI TEMP
*1 When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD does not
appear in the display.
*2 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.
Cause
The disc magazine is not inserted in
the CD/MD unit.
No disc is inserted in the CD/MD
unit.
A CD/MD cannot play because of
some problem.
A CD is dirty or inserted upside
2
down.*
1
*
An MD does not playback because of
some problem.*
1
No tracks have been recorded on an
*
2
MD.*
The CD/MD unit cannot be operated
because of some problem.
The lid of the MD unit is open or the
MDs are not inserted properly.
The ambient temperature is more than
50°C (122°F).
2
Solution
Insert the magazine in the CD/MD
unit.
Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.
Insert another CD/MD.
Clean or insert the CD correctly.
Insert another MD.
Play an MD with recorded tracks
on it.
Press the reset button on the unit.
Close the lid or insert the MDs
properly.
Wait until the temperature goes
down below 50°C (122°F).
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