Sony Cdx C460 Users Manual

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Operating Instructions

 1997 by Sony Corporation

FM/AM

Compact Disc

Player

CDX-C460

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections

manual.

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. CDX-C460 Serial No.

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact

Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety

of features by using either an optional rotary

remote or an optional wireless remote.

In addition to the CD playback and the radio

operations, you can expand your system by

connecting an optional CD/MD changer.

Warning

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.

Table of Contents

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Changer

Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 11

Scanning the tracks

— Intro Scan ................................................. 12

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play .............................................. 12

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play.............................................. 12

Labeling a CD

— Disc Memo ............................................... 13

Locating a disc by name

— List-up ...................................................... 14

Selecting specific tracks for playback

— Bank .......................................................... 14

Additional Information

Precautions......................................................... 15

Maintenance....................................................... 16

Dismounting the unit ....................................... 16

Attaching the label to the rotary remote........ 17

Location of controls .......................................... 18

Specifications ..................................................... 20

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 21

Index ................................................................... 23

This Unit Only

Getting Started

Resetting the unit ................................................ 4

Detaching the front panel .................................. 4

Setting the clock .................................................. 5

CD Player

Listening to a CD ................................................ 5

Playing a CD in various modes ........................ 6

Radio

Memorizing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 7

Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 7

Receiving the memorized stations.................... 8

Storing the station names

— Station Memo ............................................ 8

Locating a station by name

— List-up ........................................................ 9

Other Functions

Adjusting the sound characteristics ................. 9

Muting the sound................................................ 9

Changing the sound and display settings..... 10

Attaching the front panel

Align part A of the front panel to part B of

the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks.

Notes

• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down.

•Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when

attaching it. Press it lightly against the unit.

•Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on the

display window of the front panel.

•Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight, 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 where there may be a

considerable rise in temperature.

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

(only when the POWER SELECT switch is set

to the A position).

If you connect an optional power amplifier and

do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep tone

will be disabled.

Reset button

(OFF)

(RELEASE)

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.

Notes

• 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. Do not insert a disc within these 10 seconds;

otherwise, the unit will not be reset, and you will have to

press the reset button again.

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to

prevent the unit from being stolen.

1Press (OFF).

2Press (RELEASE) to open up the front

panel. Then slide the font panel a little

to the left, and pull it towards you.

Notes

• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the

unit.

•If you press (RELEASE) to detach the panel while the

unit is still on, the unit will turn off automatically to

prevent the speakers from being damaged.

•When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the

supplied front panel case.

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CD 5 215

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SET UP

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Setting the clock

The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.

Example: Set the clock to 10:08

1Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP).

1Press (4) (n).

The hour digit flashes.

2Set the hour.

3Press (4) (n).

The minutes digits flash.

4Set the minutes.

2 Press (SHIFT).

The clock starts.

3Press (SHIFT).

When the mode setting is complete, the

normal playback mode appears.

Note

If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is

set to the B position, turn the power on first, then set the

clock.

SET UP

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to go backward

to go forward

to go backward

Elapsed playing time

Track number

Getting Started/CD Player

Labelled side up

To locate succeeding tracks

CD Player

Listening to a CD

Simply insert the CD.

Playback starts automatically.

If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)

repeatedly until “CD” appears.

Note

To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony

compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).

To Press

Stop playback 6 or (OFF)

Eject the CD 6

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes

as follows: Track number ˜ Clock

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, press either side of

(SEEK/AMS) momentarily.

To locate preceding tracks

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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.

Note

If “ ” or “ ” appears in the display,

that means you have reached the beginning or the end of

the disc and you cannot go any further.

Playing a CD in various

modes

You can play CDs in various modes:

•INTRO (Intro Scan) lets you play the first 10

seconds of all the tracks.

•REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track.

•SHUF (Shuffle Play) plays all the tracks in

random order.

Searching for the desired track

— Intro Scan

1During playback, press (SHIFT).

Every time you press (SHIFT), only the

items you can select light up.

2Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

”INTRO“ appears.

3Press (4) (n) to select “INTRO-ON.”

Intro Scan starts.

4Press (SHIFT).

To go back to the normal playback mode,

select “INTRO-OFF” in step 3 above.

PLAY MODE

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SHIFT

12345

SET UP PLAY MODE

SEEK

AMS

To search forward

To search backward

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

1During playback, press (SHIFT).

2Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until ”REP-1“

appears.

Repeat Play starts.

3Press (SHIFT).

To go back to the normal playback mode,

select “REP-OFF” in step 2 above.

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play

1During playback, press (SHIFT).

2Press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until ”SHUF-

1“ appears.

Shuffle Play starts.

3Press (SHIFT).

To go back to the normal playback mode,

select “SHUF-OFF” in step 2 above.

SET UP PLAY MODE

REP SHUF

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SET UP PLAY MODE

REP SHUF

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Memorizing only the

desired stations

You can store up to 10 stations on each band

(20 for FM1 and FM2, 10 for AM) in the order

of your choice.

1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band (FM1, FM2 or AM).

3Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune

in the station you want to store on the

number button.

4Press the desired number button ((1) to

(10)) 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.

CD Player/Radio

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 10

stations on each band (FM1, FM2 and AM).

Caution

When tuning in a station while driving, use

Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

Each time you press (SOURCE), the source

changes as follows:

CD ˜ TUNER

2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

Each time you press (MODE), the band

changes as follows:

z FM1 z FM2 z AM

3Press (SHIFT).

4Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

”BTM“ appears.

5Press (4) (n) until ”B.T.M“ appears.

The unit stores stations in the order of their

frequencies on the number buttons.

A beep sounds and the setting is stored.

6Press (SHIFT).

Notes

• The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If

only a few stations are received, some number buttons

will retain heir 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).

Receiving the memorized

stations

1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band (FM1, FM2 or AM).

3Press the number button ((1) to (10))

momentarily where the desired station is

stored.

If you cannot tune in a preset

station

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)

momentarily 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

(SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

“LOCAL” (local seek mode) is displayed. Then press (4)

(n) to select “ON.”

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, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) for two

seconds until the desired frequency appears (manual

tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor

— Monaural Mode

1Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY

MODE) repeatedly until “MONO”

appears.

2Press (4) (n) repeatedly until “MONO-

ON“ appears.

The sound improves, but becomes

monaural (“ST” disappears).

3Press (SHIFT).

To go back to the normal mode, select

“MONO-OFF” in step 2 above.

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press (DSPL), the item

alternates between the frequency and the

clock.

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 store up to eight characters

for a station.

Storing the station names

1Tune in a station whose name you want

to store.

2Press (LIST) for two seconds.

3Enter the characters.

1Press (+) to select the desired

characters.

(A n B n C n ··· Z n 0 n 1 n 2 n

··· 9 n + n – n * n / n \ n > n <

n . n _ )

If you press (–), the characters appear

in the reverse order.

If you want to put a blank space

between characters, select “_” (under-

bar).

2Press (4) (n) after locating the

desired character.

The flashing cursor moves to the next

space.

If you press (1) (N), the flashing cursor

moves to the left.

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the

entire name.

4To return to the normal radio reception,

press (LIST) for two seconds.

Tip

To erase/correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for each

character.

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Radio/Other Functions

Displaying the station name

Press (DSPL) during radio reception.

Each time you press (DSPL), the item

changes as follows:

z Station name* z Frequency z Clock

*If the station name of a station is not stored, “NO

NAME” appears in the display for one second.

Erasing the station name

1Tune in any station and press (LIST) for

two seconds.

2Press (DSPL) for two seconds.

3Press (+) or (–) to select the name that

you want to erase.

4Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.

The name is erased.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you want to erase

other names.

5Press (LIST) for two seconds.

The unit returns to the normal radio

reception mode.

Locating a station by

name — List-up

1Press (LIST) momentarily.

The name assigned to the station currently

playing appears in the display.

2Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the

desired station.

3Press (5) (ENTER) to tune in the desired

station.

Note

Once the station name or frequency has been displayed for

five seconds, the display goes back to its normal mode. To

turn off the display, press (DSPL).

Other Functions

Adjusting the sound

characteristics

You can adjust the bass, treble, balance and

fader.

Each source can store the bass and treble levels

independantly.

1Select the item you want to adjust by

pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.

VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE

(treble) n BAL (balance) n FAD (fader)

2Adjust the selected item by pressing (+)

or (–).

Adjust within three seconds after selecting.

(After three seconds, the buttons function

as volume control buttons.)

Muting the sound

Press (MUTE).

“MUTE-ON” flashes momentarily.

To restore the previous volume level, press

(MUTE) again.

Tip

The unit decreases the volume automatically when a

telephone call comes in (Telephone mute function).

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Changing the sound and

display settings

You can set:

•CLOCK (page 5).

•D.INFO (dual information) to display the

clock and the play mode at the same time

(ON) or to display the information

alternately (OFF).

•AUTO-DIM (Dimmer) to change the

brightness of the display.

— Select “AUTO” to dim the display only

when you turn the lights on.

— Select “ON” to dim the display.

•BEEP to turn the beep tones on or off.

•RM (Rotary Remote) to change the operative

direction of the controls of the optional rotary

remote.

— Select “NORM” to use the rotary remote

in the factory preset position.

— Select “REV” when you mount the

rotary remote on the right of the steering

column.

•A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) (page 11).

Note

If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use

the built-in amplifier, the beep tone will be disabled.

1Press (SHIFT).

2Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until the

desired setting mode appears.

Each time you press (2) (SET UP), the item

changes as follows:

CLOCK n D.INFO* n AUTO-DIM n BEEP n

RM n A.SCRL*

*When you have not tune the station or there is no

CD/MD being played, these items will not appear.

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

3Press (4) (n) to select the desired

setting (for example: ON or OFF).

4Press (SHIFT).

When the mode setting is complete, the

normal playback mode appears.

Boosting bass sound — D-bass

You can enjoy clear and powerful bass sound.

The D-bass function boosts the low frequency

signal with a sharper curve than conventional

bass boost.

You can hear the bass line more clearly even if

the vocal sound is the same volume. You can

emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily

with the D-BASS dial. This effect is similar to

the one you get when you use an optional

subwoofer system.

Moreover, the Digital D-bass* function creates

even sharper and more powerful bass sound

than Analog D-bass.

* Digital D-bass is available during CD playback.

Adjusting the bass curve

Turn the D-BASS dial to adjust the bass

level (1, 2 or 3).

“D-BASS” appears in the display.

During CD playback, “DIGITAL D-BASS”

appears in the display.

To cancel, turn the dial to the OFF position.

Note

The bass sound may distort at same volumes. If the bass

sound distorts, adjust the D-BASS dial or volume button.

Digital D-BASS

0dB

D-BASS 3

D-BASS 2

D-BASS 1

0dB

D-BASS 3

D-BASS 2

D-BASS 1

Level

Analog D-BASS

Level

Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Changer

You can control up to 7 CD and MD changers

with this unit.

Playing a CD or MD

1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD

or MD.

2Press (MODE) until the desired changer

appears (for example CD2 or CD3).

CD/MD playback starts.

When a CD or MD changer is connected, all

the tracks play from the beginning.

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press (DSPL) during CD/MD

playback, the item changes as follows:

Elapsed playback time

Disc name*1

Track name*2

Clock*3

*1If there is no prerecorded name for a CD or MD, “NO

NAME” appears in the display.

*2If the track name of an MD is not prerecorded, “NO

NAME” appears in the display.

*3If the dual information function is on, the clock does not

appear in the display.

Tip

If the name of the MD is too long, you can scroll it across

the display window by pressing (SHIFT), then (1) (N).

Automatically scrolling a disc name

— Auto Scroll

If the disc name or track name on an MD

exceeds 8 characters and the Auto Scroll

function is on, automatically scrolls on 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).

• The disc or track name appears depending on the setting

when you press (SOURCE) to select an MD.

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AMS

SEEK

AMS

If you press (DSPL) to change the display

item, the disc or track name of the MD is

scrolled automatically whether you set the

function on or off.

1Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP)

repeatedly until “A.SCRL” appears.

2Press (4) (n) to select “A.SCRL-ON.”

3Press (SHIFT).

To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.SCRL-OFF” in

step 2 above.

Displaying the recording date of

the currently selected MD

Press (DSPL) for two seconds during MD

playback.

The recording date of the track is displayed

for about three seconds.

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, press either side of

(SEEK/AMS) once for each track you

want to skip.

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.

Locating a disc by disc number

— Direct Disc Selection

Press the number button corresponding

to the desired disc number.

The desired disc in the currently selected

changer begins playback.

To locate succeeding tracks

To locate preceding tracks

To search forward

To search backward

Other Functions/CD/MD Changer

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

changer in random order.

•SHUF-3 to play all the tracks in random

order.

1During playback, press (SHIFT).

2Press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until the

desired setting appears.

z SHUF-1 z SHUF-2 z SHUF-3

SHUF-OFF Z

Shuffle Play starts.

3Press (SHIFT).

To go back to the normal playback mode,

select “SHUF-OFF” in step 2 above.

Scanning the tracks

— Intro Scan

You can play the first 10 seconds of all the

tracks on the currently selected disc.

1During playback, press (SHIFT), then

press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

“INTRO” appears.

2Press (4) (n) to select “INTRO-ON.”

Intro Scan starts.

3Press (SHIFT).

To go back to the normal playback mode,

select “INTRO-OFF” in step 2 above.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can select:

•REP-1 to repeat a track.

•REP-2 to repeat a disc.

•REP-3 to repeat all the discs in the current

changer.

1During playback, press (SHIFT).

2Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until the

desired setting appears.

z REP-1 z REP-2 z REP-3 z REP-OFF

Repeat Play starts.

3Press (SHIFT).

To go back to the normal playback mode,

select “REP-OFF” in step 2 above.

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Labeling a CD — Disc Memo

(CD changer with 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 14) and select the specific

tracks for playback (page 14).

1Play the CD and press (LIST) for two

seconds.

2Enter the characters.

1Press (+) to select the desired

characters.

(A n B n C n ··· Z n 0 n 1 n 2 n

··· 9 n + n – n * n / n \ n > n <

n . n _ )

If you press (–), the characters appear

in reverse order.

If you want to enter a blank space

between characters, select “_” (under-

bar).

2Press (4) (n) after locating the

desired character.

The flashing cursor moves to the next

space.

If you press (1) (N), the flashing cursor

moves to the left.

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the

entire name.

3To return to the normal CD playback

mode, press (LIST) for two seconds.

Tip

To erase/correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for each

character.

Displaying the disc memo

Press (DSPL) during CD playback.

Each time you press (DSPL) during CD

playback, the item changes as follows:

z Elapsed playback time z Disc Name

Clock Z

Erasing the disc memo

1Select the CD changer (page 11).

2Press (LIST) for two seconds.

3Press (DSPL) for two seconds.

4Press (+) or (–) to select the name that

you want to erase.

5Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.

The name is erased.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 if you want to erase

other names.

6Press (LIST) for two seconds.

The unit returns to the normal CD playback

mode.

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CD/MD Changer

PLAY MODE

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CD2 BANKON

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (CD changer with custom file

function or MD changer)

You can use this function with discs that have

been assigned a custom name. For more

information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a

CD” (page 13).

1Press (LIST) momentarily.

The name assigned to the disc currently

playing appears in the display.

2Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the

desired disc.

3Press (5) (ENTER) to play back the disc.

Notes

• Once a disc name has been displayed for five seconds, the

display goes back to its normal playback mode. To turn

off the display, press (DSPL).

• 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, “********”

appears in the display.

• If the disc information has not been read by the unit,

“NOT READ” appears 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 case. There are

also some letters which cannot be displayed (during MD

playback).

Selecting specific tracks

for playback

— Bank

(CD changer with custom file function)

If you label the disc, you can set the unit to

skip tracks and play only the tracks you want.

1Start playing the disc and press (SHIFT).

Then press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two

seconds.

Bank edit mode

Note

If you have not labeled the disc, the bank edit mode

does not appear and the program edit mode appears. To

go back to the normal playback mode, press (SHIFT).

PLAY MODE ENTER

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2Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select

the track number you want to skip and

press (5) (ENTER).

The indication changes from “PLAY” to

“SKIP.” If you want to return to “PLAY,"

press (5) (ENTER) again.

3Repeat step 2 to set the “PLAY” or “SKIP”

mode on all the tracks.

4Press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

The unit returns to the normal CD playback

mode.

5Press (SHIFT).

Notes

• You can set the “PLAY” and “SKIP” mode on up to 24

tracks.

• You cannot set the “SKIP” mode on all the tracks.

Playing the specified 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.

1During playback, press (SHIFT), then

press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

“BANK” appears.

2Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the

desired setting appears.

z BANK-ON z BANK-INV z BANK-OFF

Playback starts from the track following the

current one.

3Press (SHIFT).

To go back to the normal playback mode,

select “BANK-OFF” in step 2 above.

PLAY MODE ENTER

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Additional

Information

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 no sound comes from the speakers of two-

speaker systems, set the fader control to the

centre position.

•If your car is equipped with a power aerial,

note that it 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.

Notes on handling CDs

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 labelled

surface.

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 the

temperature inside the car.

CD/MD Changer/Additional Information

Before playing, clean the discs with an

optional 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 moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area,

moisture may condense on the lenses inside

the CD player. Should this occur, the unit will

not operate properly. In this case, remove the

disc and wait for about an hour until the

moisture evaporates.

When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs

Use the optional Sony compact disc single

adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from

being damaged.

Dismounting the unit

Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin

screwdriver, and lever the front cover free.

Release key

(supplied)

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one

that matches the amperage described on the

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.

Warning

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating

exceeding the one supplied with the unit as

this could damage the unit.

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the

connectors between the unit and the front

panel are not clean. To prevent this, open the

front panel by pressing (RELEASE), 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

Fuse (10 A)

SOUND

LIST

MODE

SOUND

LIST

MODE

Attaching the label to the

rotary remote

You can control this unit with the optional

rotary remote (RM-X2S).

Several labels are supplied with the rotary

remote. Attach the label that matches the

functions of this unit and the mounting

position of the rotary remote.

After you mount the rotary remote, attach the

label as in the illustration below.

Additional Information

Location of controls

!™ MUTE button 9

!£ Reset button (located on the front side

of the unit hidden by the front panel) 4

!¢ OFF button 4, 5

!∞ SHIFT button

PLAY MODE 6, 7, 8, 12, 14

REP 6, 12

SET UP 5, 10, 11

SHUF 6, 12

!§ POWER SELECT switch (located on the

bottom of the unit)

See “POWER SELECT Switch” in the

Installation/Connections manual.

!¶ During radio reception:

Number buttons 7, 8

During CD/MD playback:

Direct disc selection buttons 11

!• D-BASS dial 10

Refer to the pages for details.

1SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music

Sensor/manual search) button 5, 6, 7, 8,

11, 14

2SOURCE (source select) button 5, 7, 8,

3MODE (band/changer select) 7, 8, 11

4SOUND button 9

5Display window

6Receptor for the optional wireless

remote

7DSPL (display mode change) button 5,

8, 9, 11, 13

86 (eject) button 5

9LIST button

Disc Memo 13

List-up 9, 14

Station Memo 8, 9

!º RELEASE (front panel release) button 4,

!¡ (+) (–) (volume//bass/treble/balance/

fader control) buttons 5, 8, 9, 13

SOURCE

MODE

RELEASE

MUTE

DSPL

LIST

SEEK

AMS

SOUND

1 1023456789

OFF

SHIFT

OFF

123

D-BASS

Optional wireless

remote (RM-X41)

The buttons of the wireless remote

operate control the same functions as

those on this unit.

1OFF button

2MODE/DIR button

(MODE) controls the same function on this

unit.

3SOURCE button

4SEEK/AMS button

5PRESET/DISC button

You cannot do manual search and manual tuning

with the remote.

6MUTE button

7(–) (+) buttons

8DSPL button

9SOUND button

When the POWER SELECT switch is set to the B position, the unit cannot be operated with the

wireless remote unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed or a CD is inserted to activate the unit

first.

OFF

SOURCE

SEEK

AMS

PRESET

DISC

–

REW

SOUND

–

MUTE DSPL

MODE

DIR

SEL

Additional Information

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

17 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

system

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.

Tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 107.9 MHz

Antenna terminal External antenna connector

Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

Usable sensitivity 8 dBf

Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio 62 dB (stereo),

65 dB (mono)

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

0.9 % (stereo),

0.5 % (mono)

Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz

Capture ratio 2 dB

Tuning range 530 – 1,710 kHz

Antenna terminal External antenna connector

Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450 kHz

Sensitivity 30 µV

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs

(sure seal connectors)

Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms

Maximum power output 40 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs Line outputs (2)

Power antenna relay

control lead

Power amplifier control

lead

Telephone mute control

lead

Illumination control lead

Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz

Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz

Power requirements 12 V DC car battery

(negative ground)

Dimensions Approx. 188 × 58 × 177 mm

(7 1/2 × 2 3/8 × 7 in.)

(w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 154 mm

(7 1/8 × 2 × 6 1/8 in.)

(w/h/d)

Mass Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb. 14 oz.)

Supplied accessories Parts for installation and

connections (1 set)

Front panel case (1)

Optional accessories Rotary remote RM-X2S

Wireless remote RM-X41

BUS cable (supplied with

an RCA pin cord)

RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)

RCA pin cord

RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m),

RC-65 (5 m)

Cleaning cloth XP-CD1

Compact disc single

adapter CSA-8

Optional equipment CD changer

CDX-705 (10 discs),

CDX-T65 (6 discs),

CDX-T62 (6 discs)

MD changer

MDX-60, MDX-61

Source selector

XA-C30

Design and specifications are subject to change without

notice.

Troubleshooting guide

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

Problem

No sound.

The contents of the memory

have been erased.

Indications do not appear in the

display.

No beep tone.

Cause/Solution

•Adjust the volume with (+).

•Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker

systems.

• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.

• The reset button has been pressed.

n Store again into the memory.

Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning

the connectors” (page 16) for details.

•An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not

using the built-in amplifier.

• The beep tone is muted (page 10).

Cause/Solution

•Another CD is already loaded.

•The CD was forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong

way (MD).

Defective MD or dusty CD.

The ambient temperature exceeds 50° C (122° F).

Press the reset button.

• The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20°.

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

Problem

A disc cannot be loaded.

Play does not begin.

A disc is automatically ejected.

The operation buttons do not

function.

The sound skips due to

vibration.

CD/MD playback

Problem

Preset tuning is not possible.

Automatic tuning is not

possible.

The “ST” indication flashes.

Cause/Solution

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

The broadcast signal is too weak.

n Use manual tuning.

•Tune in the frequency precisely.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

n Set to the MONO mode (page 8).

Radio reception

Additional Information

Solution

Insert the disc magazine with discs

into the CD/MD changer.

Insert discs in the CD/MD changer.

Insert another CD/MD.

Clean or insert the CD correctly.

Insert another MD.

Play an MD with tracks recorded on

it.

Press the reset button of the this unit.

Close the lid or inserted the MDs

properly.

Wait until the temperature goes down

below 50° C (122° F).

Error displays (when optional CD/MD changer 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

Cause

The disc magazine is not inserted in

the CD/MD changer.

No disc is inserted in the CD/MD

changer.

A CD/MD cannot play because of

some problem.

A CD is dirty or inserted upside

down.*2

An MD does not play because of some

problem.*2

No tracks have been recorded on an

MD.*2

The CD/MD changer cannot be

operated because of some problem.

The lid of the MD changer is open or

MDs are not inserted properly.

The ambient temperature is more than

50° C (122° F).

*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 causing the error appears in the display.

If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

Index

Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 5, 11

Automatic tuning 8

Auto Scroll 11

Balance 9

Bass 9

Bank Play 14

Beep tone 10

Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7

Caution alarm 4

CD playback 5, 11

Clock 5

D, E

D-BASS 10

Dimmer 10

Direct disc selection 11

Disc Memo 13

Display 5, 8, 13

Dual information 10

F, G, H

Fader 9

Front panel 4

Fuse 16

I, J, K

Intro Scan 6, 12

List-up 9, 14

Local seek 8

Locating

a disc 11, 14

a specific point 6, 11

a specific track 5, 11

M, N, O

Manual search 6, 11

Manual tuning 8

MD playback 11

Monaural mode 8

Mute 9

P, Q

PLAY MODE

BANK 14

INTRO 6, 11

LOCAL 8

MONO 8

Radio 7

Repeat Play 6, 12

Reset 4

Rotary remote 10, 17

SET UP

A.SCRL 11

BEEP 10

CLOCK 5

DIM 10

D.INFO 10

RM 10

Shuffle Play 6, 12

Station memo 8

T, U

Treble 9

Volume 9,

W, X, Y, Z

Wireless remote 19

Additional Information

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