Sony CDX-C610 User manual

Actual total number: Sony CDX-C610 (E) 3-856-122-42(2)
3-856-122-42 (2)
Operating Instructions
CDX-C610
1995 by Sony Corporation
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
EN
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-C610 Serial No.

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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact
Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety
of features by using either a rotary remote or a
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.

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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 ...................................................... 13
Selecting the specific tracks for playback
— Bank .......................................................... 14
Creating a program
— CD Program Memory ............................ 14
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................... 17
Maintenance ....................................................... 17
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 18
Attaching the label to the rotary remote ........ 18
Location of controls .......................................... 19
Specifications ..................................................... 21
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 22
Index .................................................... Back cover
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
Creating a program
— CD Program Memory .............................. 6
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 8
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 8
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 9
Storing the station names
— Station Memo ............................................ 9
Locating a station by name
— List-up ...................................................... 10
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 10
Muting the sound.............................................. 10
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 11

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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.
Note
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.
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 front panel a little
to the left, and pull it off 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.
Attaching the front panel
Align part Aof the front panel to part Bof
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.
•When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the
supplied front panel case.
•Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on the
display windows 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 Aposition).
B
A
Reset button
(OFF)
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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 minute digits flash.
4Set the minute.
2Press (SHIFT).
The clock starts.
Note
If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is
set to the Bposition, turn the power on first, then set the
clock.
SUR
SET UP
SET
EQ
CLOCK
SUR
SET UP
SET
EQ
100
to go back
to go forward
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SET UP
SET
EQ
1000
SUR
SET UP
SET
EQ
1000
to go forward
to go back
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SET UP
SET
EQ
1008
SUR
EQ
1008
Labeled side up
Elapsed playing time
Track number
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TRACK
CD
EQ
5 215
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 6or (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 previous tracks
SEEK/AMS
To locate succeeding tracks
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Creating a program
— CD Program Memory
You can play the tracks in the order you want
by making your own program. You can make
two programs: Program 1 and Program 2. You
can select up to 12 tracks in each program. You
can store the programs in memory.
1Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) for two seconds.
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.
To select Program 2, press (4) (n)
repeatedly until “P 2” appears.
2Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
the track you want.
3Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily.
4To continue entering tracks, repeat steps
2 and 3.
5When you finish selecting tracks, press
(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
Notes
•“*WAIT*” appears in the display while the unit is
reading the data.
•“*FULL*” appears in the display when you try to enter
more than 12 tracks into a program at one time.
Playing the stored program
You can select:
•PGM 1 to play Program 1.
•PGM 2 to play Program 2.
•PGM 1+2 to play Programs 1 and 2.
1Press (SHIFT).
2Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“PGM” appears.
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.
1Press (SHIFT).
Every time you press (SHIFT), only the
items you can select light up.
2Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
the desired play mode appears.
Each time you press (3) (PLAY MODE),
the item changes as follows:
INTRO nREP nSHUF nPGM
3Press (4) (n) to select “ON.”
Playback starts.
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “OFF” in step 3 above.
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PLAY MODE ENTER
TRACK
CD
EQ
3 P101
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PLAY MODE ENTER
P1
EQ
ENTER
µ
SUR
PLAY MODE
TRACK
CD
EQ
2 P102
SEEK/AMS
To search forward
To search backward
SHIFT
12345
SET UP PLAY MODE
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PLAY MODE
CD
EQ
INTROOFF
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PLAY MODE
INTRO
CD
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3Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the
desired program appears.
Program 1 playback
µ
Program 2 playback
µ
Programs 1 and 2 playback
µ
Normal playback
Program Play starts.
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “PGM-OFF” in step 3 above.
Note
“NO DATA” appears in the display if no track is stored in
the program.
Erasing the entire program
1Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) for two seconds.
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.
2Press (1) (N) repeatedly until “DEL”
appears.
To delete Program 2, press (4) (n)
repeatedly until “PGM 2” appears.
3Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.
The entire program is erased.
4When you finish erasing programs, press
(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
Adding tracks to the program
1Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) for two seconds.
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.
To select Program 2, press (4) (n)
repeatedly until “P 2” appears.
2Press (1) (N) or (4) (n) to select the
track slot number where you want to
insert a track.
3Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
the track you want to insert.
4Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily to enter
the track.
The current track in that slot number and
the succeeding tracks shift down.
To continue inserting tracks, repeat steps 2
through 4.
Note
Once all 12 slots have been filled, “*FULL*” appears
in the display, and you cannot insert tracks.
5When you finish inserting tracks, press
(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
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PLAY MODE ENTER
TRACK
CD
EQ
7 P108
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
DEL
EQ
--PGM1--
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PLAY MODE ENTER
P1
EQ
NO DATA
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
TRACK
CD
EQ
4 P103
SUR
PLAY MODE
PGM
CD
1
EQ
PGM1
SUR
PLAY MODE
PGM
CD
2
EQ
PGM2
SUR
PLAY MODE
PGM
CD
1+2
EQ
PGM1 2
SUR
PLAY MODE
CD
EQ
PGMOFF
Track slot number
CD Player
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
TRACK
CD
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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 10
stations on each band (FM1, FM2 and AM).
Caution
When tuning in the station while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
desired band (FM1, FM2 or AM).
2Press (SHIFT), then press (6) (BTM).
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
Notes
•The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If
only a few stations are received, some number buttons
remain empty.
•When a number is indicated in the display, the unit
starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.
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
desired band.
2Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune
in the station that you want to store on
the number button.
3Keep the desired number button ((1) to
(10)) pressed for two seconds until you
hear a beep tone.
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.
Erasing the tracks in the program
1Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) for two seconds.
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.
To select Program 2, press (4) (n)
repeatedly until “P 2” appears.
2Press (1) (N) or (4) (n) to select the
track you want to erase.
The track currently registered in slot 6 of
Program 1.
3Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.
When you erase a track from a slot number,
the succeeding tracks shift up to fill the gap.
4To continue erasing tracks, repeat steps
2 and 3.
5When you finish erasing tracks, press (3)
(PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
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PLAY MODE ENTER
TRACK
CD
EQ
7 P108
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
TRACK
CD
EQ
3 P106
Track slot number
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
DISC TRACK
-
DEL
EQ
-- P106
µ
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
TRACK
CD
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Receiving the memorized
stations
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
desired band.
2Press 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).
To go back to the normal mode, select
“MONO-OFF” in step 2 above.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL), the items
alternate between the frequency and time.
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 nB nC n··· Z n0 n1 n2 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 1and 2to 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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FM1
EQ
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FM1
EQ
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CD Player/Radio
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Other Functions
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust bass, treble, balance and fader.
Each source can store the bass and treble level
respectively.
1Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
VOL (volume) nBAS (bass) nTRE
(treble) nBAL (balance) nFAD (fader)
2Adjust the selected item by pressing (+)
or (–).
Adjust within three seconds after selecting.
(After three seconds, the buttons work as
volume control buttons.)
Muting the sound
Press (MUTE).
“MUTE-ON” flashes.
To restore the previous volume level, press
(MUTE) again.
Displaying the station name
Press (DSPL) during radio reception.
Each time you press (DSPL), the item
changes as follows:
zStation name*zFrequency zClock
*If the station name 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).
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3
FM1
EQ
WRKISS
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Changing the sound and
display settings
You can set:
• AMBER/GREEN to change the illumination
color to amber or green.
• BEEP to turn on or off the beeps.
• DIM (Dimmer) to change the brightness of
the display .
• D.INFO (dual information) to display the
clock and the play mode at the same time
(ON) or to display the information
alternately (OFF).
•LOUD (Loudness) to enjoy bass and treble
even at low volume. Bass and treble will be
reinforced.
•RM (Rotary Remote) to change the operative
direction of the controls of the optional rotary
remote.
— Select “NORM” to use the rotary remote
as the factory preset position.
— Select “REV” when you mount the
rotary remote on the right of the steering
column.
1Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP).
2Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until the
desired setting mode appears.
Each time you press (2) (SET UP), the item
changes as follows:
CLOCK nAMBER/GREEN nBEEP nDIM n
D.INFO*nLOUD*nRM
*When you have not tune the station or there is no
CD/MD being played, these items will not appear.
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.
With Optional Equipment
CD/MD Changer
You can control up to 10 CD changers and MD
changers with this unit.
Playing a CD or MD
Press (SOURCE) until the desired
changer appears.
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 is on, 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
The Auto Scroll function automatically scrolls
the disc name of the MD when the title length
exceeds eight characters when you press
(DSPL).
1Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP)
repeatedly until “A.SCRL” appears.
2Press (4) (n) to select “A.SCRL-ON.”
To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.SCRL-OFF” in
step 2 above.
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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 that
corresponds with the desired disc
number.
The desired disc in the currently selected
changer begins playback.
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.
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “INTRO-OFF” in step 2 above.
SEEK/AMS
To locate previous tracks
To locate succeeding tracks
SEEK/AMS
To search forward
To search backward
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), then
press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“REP” appears.
2Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
zREP-1 zREP-2 zREP-3
REP-OFF Z
Repeat Play starts.
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “REP-OFF” in step 2 above.
Playing tracks in random
order — Shuffle Play
You can select:
•SHUF 1 to play the tracks on the current disc
in a random order.
•SHUF 2 to play the tracks in the current
changer in a random order.
•SHUF 3 to play all tracks in a random order.
1During playback, press (SHIFT), then
press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“SHUF” appears.
2Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
zSHUF-1 zSHUF-2 zSHUF-3
SHUF-OFF Z
Shuffle Play starts.
To go back to the normal playback mode,
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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 a disc
by name 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 nB nC n··· Z n0 n1 n2 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 1and 2to 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:
zElapsed playback time zDisc title
Clock Z
Erasing the disc memo
1Press (SOURCE) to select the CD changer
(for example CD2 or CD3).
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.
Locating a disc by name
— List-up (CD changer with custom file
function or MD changer)
You can use this function for the discs that
have been assigned a custom name. For more
information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a
CD.”
1Press (LIST) momentarily.
The name assigned to the disc currently
playing appears in the display.
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DISC
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CD/MD Changer
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DISC DISCNAME
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DISC DISCNAME
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CD1
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DISC DISCNAME
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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 is displayed only in upper cases. There
are also some letters which cannot be displayed (during
MD playback)
Selecting the 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).
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.
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
DISC TRACK
5
CD2
EQ
1
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
DISC TRACK
5
CD2
EQ
3 SKIP
4Press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
The unit returns to the normal CD playback
mode.
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 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.
1During playback, press (SHIFT), then
press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“BANK” appears.
2Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
zBANK-ON zBANK-INV zBANK-OFF
Playback starts from the track following the
current one.
To go back to the normal playing mode, select
“BANK-OFF” in step 2 above.
Creating a program
— CD Program Memory (CD changer with
program memory function)
You can play the tracks in the order you want
by making your own program. You can make
two programs: Program 1 and Program 2. You
can select up to 12 tracks in each program. You
can store the programs in memory.
1Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) for two seconds.
Program edit mode
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.
SUR
PLAY MODE
BANK
CD1
EQ
BANKON
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
DISC TRACK
2
CD2
EQ
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If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit
mode appears. Press (3) (PLAY MODE) to
display “P 1” above.
To select Program 2, press (4) (n)
repeatedly until “P 2” appears.
2Select the track you want.
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the changer.
2Press (SHIFT), then press the number
button to select the disc.
3Press (SHIFT).
4Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to
select the track.
3Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily.
4To continue entering tracks, repeat steps
2 and 3.
5When you finish entering tracks, press
(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
Notes
•“*WAIT*” appears in the display while the unit is
reading the data, or when a disc has not been put into the
unit.
•“*FULL*” appears in the display when you try to enter
more than 12 tracks into a program at one time.
Playing the stored program
Changing the disc order in the changer will not
affect program memory play.
You can select:
•PGM 1 to play Program 1.
•PGM 2 to play Program 2.
•PGM 1+2 to play Programs 1 and 2.
1Press (SHIFT).
2Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“PGM” appears.
µ
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
P1
EQ
ENTER
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
DISC TRACK
3
CD2
EQ
2 P102
3Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the disired
program appears.
zPGM-1 zPGM-2 zPGM-1+2
PGM-OFF Z
Progarm Play starts.
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “PGM-OFF” in step 3 above.
Notes
• If you press the number button during program memory
play, program memory play is interrupted, and playback
of the selected disc starts.
• “NO DATA” appears in the display if no track is stored
in the program.
•If a track stored into the program memory is not in the
disc magazine, the track will be skipped.
•When the disc magazine contains not a single track
stored into the program memory, or when the program
information has not been loaded yet, “NO READY”
appears.
Erasing the entire program
1Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) for two seconds.
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.
If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit
mode appears. Press (3) (PLAY MODE) to
display “P 1” above.
2Press (1) (N) repeatedly until “DEL“
appears.
To erase Program 2, press (4) (n)
repeatedly until “PGM 2” appears.
3Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.
The entire program is erased.
4When you finish erasing programs, press
(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
DISC TRACK
4
CD2
EQ
7 P108
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
DEL
EQ
--PGM1--
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
P1
EQ
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Adding tracks to the program
1Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) for two seconds.
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.
If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit
mode appears. Press (3) (PLAY MODE) to
display “P 1” above.
To select Program 2, press (4) (n)
repeatedly until “P 2” appears.
2Press (1) (N) or (4) (n) to select the
track slot number where you want to
insert a track.
3Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
the track you want to insert.
4Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily to enter
the track.
The current track in that slot number and
the succeeding tracks shift down.
To continue inserting tracks, repeat steps 2
through 4.
Note
Once all 12 slots have been filled, “*FULL*” appears
in the display, and you cannot insert tracks.
5When you finish inserting tracks, press
(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
Erasing the tracks in the program
1Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) for two seconds.
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.
If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit
mode appears. Press (3) (PLAY MODE) to
display “P 1“ above.
To select Program 2, press (4) (n)
repeatedly until “P 2” appears.
2Press (1) (N) or (4) (n) to select the
track you want to erase.
The track currently registered in slot 6 of
Program 1.
3Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.
When you erase a track from a slot number,
the succeeding tracks shift up to fill the gap.
4To continue erasing tracks, repeat steps
2 and 3.
5When you finish erasing tracks, press (3)
(PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
DISC TRACK
4
CD2
EQ
7 P108
Track slot number
µ
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
DISC TRACK
-
DEL
EQ
-- P106
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
DISC TRACK
4
CD2
EQ
7 P106
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
DISC TRACK
3
CD2
EQ
2 P105
track slot number
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
DISC TRACK
3
CD2
EQ
3 P106
SUR
PLAY MODE ENTER
DISC TRACK
3
CD2
EQ
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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 center position.
• If your car is equipped with a power
antenna, 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 labeled
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fuse (15 A)
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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. 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
Dismounting the unit
µ
µ
µ
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 match the
functions of this unit and the mounting
position of the rotary remote.
After you mount the rotary remote, attach the
label in the illustration below.
Release key
(supplied)
DSPL
LIST
SOUND
DSPL
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Location of controls
!¡ Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit hidden by the front panel) 4
!™ MUTE button 10
!£ SHIFT button
BTM 8
PLAY MODE 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16
SET UP 5, 11
!¢ During radio reception:
Number buttons 8, 9
During CD/MD playback:
Direct disc selection buttons 12
!∞ POWER SELECT switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “POWER SELECT Switch” in the
installation/Connections manual.
!§ Receptor for the optional wireless
remote
Refer to the pages for details.
1SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music
Sensor/manual search) button 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, 12, 14, 15, 16
2OFF button 4, 5
3SOUND button 10
4(+) (–) (volume/sub output level/bass/
treble/balance/fader control) buttons 5,
9, 10, 13
5Display window
6DSPL (display mode change) button 5,
9, 10, 11, 12, 13
76(eject) button 5
8LIST button
Disc Memo 13
List-up 10, 13, 14
Station Memo 9, 10
9SOURCE (source select) button 5, 8, 9,
11, 13, 15
!º RELEASE (front panel release) button 4,
18
OFF
RELEASE
MUTE
SHIFT
DSPL LIST
SOURCE SOUND
12345678910
SEEK/AMS
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Optional wireless
remote (RM-X41)
Location of controls
OFF
SOURCE
SEEK
AMS
PRESET
DISC
–
=+ +
+
FF
–
REW
SOUND
– +
MUTE DSPL
MODE
DIR
SEL
The buttons of the wireless remote
work the same functions as those on
this unit.
1OFF button
2DIR button
(DIR) does not work with this unit.
3SOURCE button
4SEEK/AMS button
5PRESET/DISC button
You cannot do the 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 Bposition, 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.