Sony CDX-71RF - Compact Disc Changer System User manual

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DIGITAL AUDIO
CDX-71RF
€ 1995 by Sony Corporation

Features
The CDX-/1RF is a compact disc changer
system comprised of the display unit, the
hideaway (modulator) unit and the CD
changer unit. The hideaway unit modulates
the audio signal from the CD changer unit into
the RF (Radio Frequency) signal at 88.3 MHz,
88.7 MHz, 89.7 MHz or 89.9 MHz so that it can
be received by the existing FM tuner of your
car audio. Therefore you will be able to enjoy
CD play with your car audio even if it has no
input terminals for a compact disc player.
e Custom file function for putting and
displaying the title of each disc (page 12).
e Program memory function for preselecting
your favorite tracks from the discs in all the
changer*, and playing them back in the order
you want to hear them (page 9).
* Works only with CD changers with programme memory
function.
e You can assign an output level for each disc.
e List up function for directory searching of
discs by their customized titles (page 14).
e Compact and space saving CD changer unit
for vertical, horizontal, suspended or
inclined installation in your car.
e Supplied remote commander enables you to
control the CD changer unit installed in the
trunk room of your car.
e Several optional CD changers can be
connected and controlled by the use of the
Sony source selector (not supplied).
。 Shuffle play function for playing tracks in
random order (page 8).
e Repeat play function for playing a track, a
disc or a changer repeatedly (page 8).
e Switchable two color illumination (amber
and green).
e Provided with a digital 12-hour clock.
e Supplied rotary commander (RM-X3S)
which can be operated, like the wiper or
headlight switch of your car, while driving.

Table of Contents
Precautions: |. tii 4
Preparations .................... amr ME 5
Setting the Clock .mr nienie 6
Changing the Transmitting Frequency ................ 6
Listening to the CD Playback .............................. 7
Stopping CD Playback .................. sss 7
Listening to the Radio ene 7
Tape Playback i252 teinte eterno etae 7
Playing the Discs Randomly
— Shuffle Play Functions .es 8
Playing a Disc Repeatedly
— Repeat Play Functions ....................... sss 8
Configuring a Program
(With tracks you want to hear) ......................... 9
Playing an Arranged Program eee 9
Cancelling the Program Mode ............................ 10
Erasing Input Tracks ces 10
Inserting Tracks into a Program ......................... 11
Erasing a Program Completely ........................... 11
Custom File Function
Putting Your Personalized Titles onto the Discs
— Disc Memo Function ................... sss 12
Changing a Registered Title
— Disc Memo Function ............1.121.... 13
Erasing a Registered Title
— Disc Memo Function .pe 13
Displaying the Registered Titles ......................... 13
Changing the Output Level... 14
Searching for 2 Desi. 2d Discs by Title
— List up Function ................... sss 14
Location of Controls .es 15
Maintenance .0 17
Specifications ................. ee essetis 18
Troubleshooting Guide .pp 19

Precautions
* This system cannot be used with a car audio
without the facility to receive FM.
e Before operating the unit for the first time or
after replacing the car battery, press the reset
button on the display unit with a ball-point
pen etc., and then start operating the system.
Reset button
e If your car was parked in direct sunlight
resulting in a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car, allow the system
to cool down before operating it.
e If no power is being supplied to the system,
check the connections first. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.
e Avoid installing the system in places:
— subject to temperatures exceeding 55 °C
— subject to direct sunlight.
— near heat sources (such as heaters).
— exposed to rain or moisture.
— exposed to excessive dust or dirt.
— subject to excessive vibration.
Moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area,
moisture may condense on the lenses inside
the CD changer unit. Should this occur, the
unit will not operate properly. In this case,
remove the disc and wait for about an hour
until the moisture has evaporated.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your system that are not covered in
this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Notes on Compact Discs
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A dirty or defective disc may cause sound
drop-outs during playing. To enjoy optimum
sound, handle the disc as follows.
Handle the disc by its edge, and to keep the
disc clean, do not touch its surface.
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Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled
surface.
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Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air-ducts, or do not leave
them in a car parked in direct sunlight where
there can be a considerable rise in the
temperature inside the car.
This way
Before playing, clean the discs with an
optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from
the center of the disc outward.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic
spray intended for analog discs.
Notes on the Disc Magazine
* Do not leave the disc magazine in locations
with high-temperatures and high-humidity,
such as on a dashboard or by the rear
window where the disc magazine will be
subjected to direct sunlight.
* Do not insert more than one disc at a time
into a slot, otherwise the changer and the
discs may be damaged.
* Do not drop the disc magazine or subject it to
a violent shock.

Table of Contents
Precautions .ce PEAR MEO ENDE ARRA 4
Preparations ee 5
Setting the Clock ssis ieissa 6
Changing the Transmitting Frequency ............... 6
CD Changer Operation |
Listening to the CD Playback .................... 7
stopping CD Playback .pp 7
Listening to the Radio ene 7
Pape Playback s.r 7
laying the Discs Randomly
— Shuffle Play Functions ...............:... 8
?laying a Disc Repeatedly
— Repeat Play Functions ......................... 8
Program Memory Function |
Configuring a Program
(With tracks you want to hear) ........................ 9
Playing an Arranged Program ................. 9
Cancelling the Program Mode ........................—.. 10
Grasing Input Tracks... sss 10
inserting Tracks into a Program .......................... 11
rasing a Program Completely ........................... 11
Custom File Function
Putting Your Personalized Titles onto the Discs
— Disc Memo Function ................. 12
Changing a Registered Title
— Disc Memo Function .................... 13
Erasing a Registered Title
— Disc Memo Function ..........7:..... 13
Displaying the Registered Titles ........................ 13
Changing the Output Level ..................... 14
Searching for a Vesired Discs by Title
— List up Function .ee 14
Location of Controls .coe 15
Maintenance S000 iasi niat 17
Specifications .0 18
Troubleshooting Guide ....................... sss 19

Precautions
e This system cannot be used with a car audio
without the facility to receive FM.
e Before operating the unit for the first time or
after replacing the car battery, press the reset
button on the display unit with a ball-point
pen etc., and then start operating the system.
Reset button
e If your car was parked in direct sunlight
resulting in a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car, allow the system
to cool down before operating it.
e If no power is being supplied to the system,
check the connections first. If everything is in
order, check the fuse.
e Avoid installing the system in places:
— subject to temperatures exceeding 55 °C
— subject to direct sunlight.
— near heat sources (such as heaters).
— exposed to rain or moisture.
— exposed to excessive dust or dirt.
— subject to excessive vibration.
Moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area,
moisture may condense on the lenses inside
the CD changer unit. Should this occur, the
unit will not operate properly. In this case,
remove the disc and wait for about an hour
until the moisture has evaporated.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your system that are not covered in
this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Notes on Compact Discs
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A dirty or defective disc may cause sound
drop-outs during playing. To enjoy optimum
sound, handle the disc as follows.
Handle the disc by its edge, and to keep the
disc clean, do not touch its surface.
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Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled
surface.
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Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air-ducts, or do not leave
them in a car parked in direct sunlight where
there can be a considerable rise in the
temperature inside the car.
This way
Before playing, clean the discs with an
optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from
the center of the disc outward.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic
spray intended for analog discs.
Notes on the Disc Magazine
* Do not leave the disc magazine in locations
with high-temperatures and high-humidity,
such as on a dashboard or by the rear
window where the disc magazine will be
subjected to direct sunlight.
* Do not insert more than one disc at a time
into a slot, otherwise the changer and the
discs may be damaged.
* Do not drop the disc magazine or subject it to
a violent shock.

Preparations
1 Labeled surfaces»,
Disc magazine
To remove
10 discs, one in each slot
To remove
EJECT
Note
If the disc magazine is not locked into place properly inside
the CD changer unit, remove the magazine. Press the
EJECT button first, then insert the magazine into the CD EN
Note changer unit again.
To listen to an 8 cm CD, use the separately sold Sony CD
adaptor CSA-8. Be sure to always use the specified adaptor, 4
as failing to do so may cause a malfunction of the unit.
If you use any other adaptor, the unit may not operate
properly.
When using the Sony CD adaptor, make sure that three
catches on the adaptor are firmly latched onto the 8 cm CD.
2
Note
When a disc magazine is inserted into the CD changer or
the reset button of the connected car audio is pressed, the
system will be automatically activated and read the
information of the CDs. When the information of all the
CDs in the disc magazine has been read, the unit will
automatically stop the operation.
Use the unit with the door closed
Otherwise, foreign matter may enter the unit,
and contaminate the lenses inside the changer.

Setting the Clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.
For example, set it to 10:08.
1 Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
2 Press the DSPL/CLOCK SET button for
more than two seconds.
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The indication starts flashing.
3 Press the Ge) (>) to set the hour
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Press the (« ») to set the minute
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4 press the DSPL/CLOCK SET button.
The clock is activated.
Note
When the POWER SELECT switch on the hideaway unit
is set to the “OFF” position, the clock display will not come
on the display unit even if the ignition of your car is
turned on. In such a case, press the POWER switch of the
display unit and playa disc. Then follow steps 2 to 4.
Changing the Transmitting
Frequency
You can select the frequency of the modulated
RF signal being transmitted from the hideaway
unit according to the level of interference
noise.
ENTER
1 Press the ENTER/DELETE button for more
than two seconds.
The system will enter the frequency
selecting mode. The initial setting is
88.3 MHz.
2 Press either the E) or (+) to select the
frequency.
At each pressing, the buttons will change
the frequency as follows:
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88.7 MHz — 88.3 MHz
: 88.3 MHz — 88.7 MHz 一 89.7 MHz —
89.9 MHz — 88.3 MHz
3 Press the ENTER/DELETE button again for
more than two seconds.
Note
Be sure to set the frequency of your FM tuner to that of the
newly selected frequency.

CD Changer Operation
Listening to the CD
Playback
1 Turn on the FM tuner of your car audio
and select the frequency from 88.3 MHz,
88.7 MHz, 89.7 MHz or 89.9 MHz
whichever has been selected by the
procedure described in "Changing the
Transmitting Frequency" (page 6).
See the operation manual of your car
audio about the FM tuning as well.
2. Press either the POWER switch on the
display unit or the CD button* on the
remote commander. The CD playback
will start.
* If the POWER SELECT switch on the hideaway unit
is set to the OFF position and the display on the
display unit is turned off, you will not be able to
start CD playback with the remote commander. In
this case, press the POWER switch on the display
unit.
3 Adjust the volume with the volume
control on the car audio.
If the system is in the normal playing mode, after the end of
a disc, the disc with the next number shown on the display
played. If two or more CD changers are connected, after the
end of the last disc in the first changer, the first disc in the
CD changer with the next number shown will be played.
The order of disc play can be rearranged by changing the
playing modes (page 8).
Stopping CD Playback
Press either the POWER switch on the
display unit or the OFF button on the
remote commander.
To resume CD playback, press the
POWER switch on the display unit or
the CD button on the remote
commander.
Notes
* When CD playback is stopped, you may hear some noise
from the speakers. To prevent this from happening, turn
the volume down before stopping CD playback.
* If you turn off the ignition of your car without stopping
CD playback, it will automatically resume CD playback
from where it was stopped the next time you turn on the
ignition.
Listening to the Radio
Press the POWER switch on the display
unit er the OFF button on the remote
commander to stop CD playback before
tuning in a radio station.
Be sure to stop CD playback before you start
listening to the radio.
Otherwise there may be some ‘nterference in
the radio reception.
To restart CD playback, set the frequency of
the FM tuer to thc frequency previously
selected in "Changing the Transmitting
Frequency" (page 6) and press the POWER
switch on the display unit, the CD button on
the remote commander.
Note
When this system is used with your car audio, the
reception of the tuner may become slightly worse than
usual.
Tape Playback
Press the POWER switch on the display
unit or the OFF button on the remote
commander to stop CD playback before
starting tape playback.
To restart CD playback, turn on the FM tuner
and set the FM frequency to the one previously
selected in "Changing the Transmitting
Frequency" (page 6) and press the POWER
switch on the display unit, the CD button on
the remote commander.
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Playing the Discs
Randomly — Shuffle Play Functions
Playing the tracks on the currently
selected disc randomly
— Disc shuffle play
Press the SHUF button to get the "SHUF
1" indication during CD playback.
When all the tracks on a disc have been
played, the shuffle play will move on to the
next disc.
Playing every track on every disc in
the currently selected CD changer
randomly — CD changer shuffle play
Press the SHUF button to get the "SHUF
2" indication during CD playback.
Playing every track on every disc in
all the CD changers connected
randomly
— All shuffle play (when two or more CD
changers are connected)
Press the SHUF button to get the "SHUF
3" indication during CD playback.
The function of the SHUF button changes cyclically
as follows:
SHUF 1 » SHUF 2
(Disc shuffle) (CD changer shuffle)
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Cancel (Normal CD -«&———— —- SHUF 3*
playback mode) (All shuffle)
* All-shuffle play (SHUF 3) mode functions only when
two or more changers are connected to the system.
When only one changer is connected, the "SHUF 3"
indication will not be displayed. In this case, if you press
the SHUF button again while the “SHUF 2” indication
is being displayed, the shuffle play will be canceled.
Playing a Disc Repeatedly
— Repeat Play Functions
Playing the currently selected track
repeatedly — Track repeat
Press the REPEAT button to get the
“REP 1” indication during CD playback.
When the track is over, CD playback will be
repeated from the beginning of that track.
Playing the currently selected disc
repeatediy — Disc repeat
Press the REPEAT button to get the
“REP 2” indication during CD playback.
When the last track of the currently selected
disc is over, CD playback will be repeated
from the beginning of that disc.
Playing the discs in the currently
selected CD changer repeatedly
— CD changer repeat (when two or more
CD changers are connected)
Press the REPEAT button to get the
“REP 3” indication during CD playback.
When the last disc of the currently selected CD
changer is over, CD playback will be repeated
from the first disc in the currently selected CD
changer.
The function of the REPEAT button changes
cyclically as follows:
REP 1 REI REP 2
(Track repeat) (Disc repeat)
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Cancel (Normal CD -«&————— REP 3*
playback mode) (CD changer repeat)
* CD changer repeat (REP 3) mode functions only when
two or more changers are connected to the unit. When
only one changer is connected, the "REP 3" indication
will not be displayed. In this case, if you press the
REPEAT button again while the "REP 2" indication is
being displayed, the repeat play will be canceled.

Program Memory
Function
You can preselect the tracks you want to hear
and the order in which you want them to be
played back (from the discs in the changer
connected to the unit). This function is divided
into Program1 and Program2, each allowing
you to preselect up to 12 tracks. Furthermore,
once a program is registered, the track order is
preserved. Changing the disc order in the
changer will not affect the order in which the
tracks have been set for playback.
Notes
e This function works only when CD changers with
program memory function are connected.
* When a CD changer without program memory function
is connected, pressing the PGM/EDIT button for at least
two seconds will not cause the system to enter the
program edit mode. Instead, “SORRY” will appear in
the display.
e If you press the DSPL/CLOCK SET button momentarily
when the program edit mode is engaged, the disc number,
track number, and elapsed playing time of the currently
played track will be displayed for two seconds.
© If you press the Eco), Eos +) and AMS
buttons when the program edit mode is engaged, the
selected disc number and track number, and the elapsed
playing time will be displayed for 1.5 seconds.
e Pressing the reset button or disconnecting the back-up
line will erase the memorized program.
Current Program initial Program1 Indicator
PGM/EDIT
ENTER/DELETE
Configuring a Program
(With tracks you want to hear)
1 Press the PGM/EDIT button for more
than two seconds.
The system will enter the program edit
mode.
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To configure Program2, press the PGM/
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2 Play the track you want to enter into
memory.
3 Press the ENTER/DELETE button once,
quickly.
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steps 2 and 3.
To finish arranging a program, press
the PGM/EDIT button for more than
two seconds.
When configuration is completed, the unit
returns to normal playback mode.
Notes
e Configuration has been completed but the program will
not play.
o "**WAIT**" appears on the display when the input
tracks data has not yet been read into the memory, or
when a disc has not been put into the unit.
e “**FULL**” appears on the display when you try to
input more than 12 tracks into a program at one time.
Playing an Arranged
Program
By pressing the PGM/EDIT button
quickly you can designate the
program(s) you wish to play.
The program will begin playing two seconds
later.
If you press the button during
program memory play, program memory play
will be interrupted, and playback of the
selected disc starts.
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* Only when tracks are programmed into both PGM1 and
PGM2, "PGMI + 2" will be displayed.
Note
If a program has not been configured, it will not appear on
the display.
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Furthermore, if neither Program1 nor
Program2 have been input in memory, “NO
DATA” will appear on the display.
Notes
e Ifa track stored into program memory is not contained
in the disc magazine, this track will be skipped and the
next track will be played.
e If the information about a track stored into program
memory has not been loaded yet, this track will not be
played.
e When the disc magazine in the CD changer contains not
a single track stored into program memory, or when
information about program memory-stored tracks has
not been loaded yet, "NO READY” will be displayed.
Cancelling the Program
Mode
Press the PGM/EDIT button once,
quickly during program mode playback.
"PGM OFF" appears on the display.
Once the program mode has been canceled, the
unit returns to normal playback mode.
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Erasing Input Tracks
1 Press the PGM/EDIT button for more
than two seconds.
The unit will enter the program edit mode.
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To erase tracks in Program2, press the
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Program2 Configuration Indicator.
Notes
e When entering program edit mode from program
memory playback mode, the slot number of the track
currently playing will appear on the display.
e Entering Program Edit Mode from Normal Playback
Mode:
— When all 12 tracks slots are filled in the program, the
number 12 appears on the display.
— When less than 12 tracks have been filled, the number
of the first available slot appears on the display. For
example, if only 7 tracks have been input, the number
8 will appear on the display.
2. Press the O 4 to designate which
track you wish to erase (shown on the
display).
The track currently registered in the 6 slot of
Program1.
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When the order of the discs is unclear - for
instance, when the disc information has not
yet been completely read, or when a track
you intend to delete is not contained in the
disc magazine - , ”-” will be displayed
instead of the changer number and disc
number.
3 Once designated, press the ENTER/
DELETE button for more than two
seconds. The track will be erased.
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Once the track in the 6 slot has been erased,
tracks in the 7-12 slots will move up one slot.
Note
In the case where all 12 track slots are filled in a program,
erasing one track causes the 12 slot to become empty (For
every erased track, another slot becomes vacant).

4 Q@ To continue erasing tracks, repeat
steps 2 and 3.
To finish erasing tracks, press the
PGM/EDIT button for more than two
seconds.
Inserting Tracks into a
Program
1 Press the PGM/EDIT button for more
than two seconds.
The system will enter the program edit
mode.
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If you wish to insert tracks into Program2,
prompt the Program2 Configuration
Indicator by pressing the PGM/EDIT
button quickly.
2 Press the a ; to designate to which
track slot number you wish to insert a
track.
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The newly entered track will fill the 6 track
slot, and tracks 7 and up will move down
one slot.
Note
Once all 12 slots have been filled, "**FULL**" will appear
on the display and it will not be possible to insert more
tracks.
5 O To continue inserting tracks into the
program, repeat steps 2 through 4.
To finish inserting tracks, press the
PGM/EDIT button for more than two
seconds.
Erasing a Program
Completely
For example, delete Program1.
1 Press the PGM/EDIT for more than two
seconds.
The system will enter the program edit mode.
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If no track is stored into PGM1, this
indication will not appear.
3 Press the ENTER/DELETE button for more
than two seconds, program 1 will be
deleted.
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One second after “NO DATA” appeared on
the display, the program edit mode for
PROGRAM 1 will be displayed.
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If a program has not been configured, it will not appear on
the display.
4 To finish erasing programs, press the
PGM/EDIT button for more than two
seconds.
Custom File Function
You can register customized titles to a
maximum of 110 discs* per CD changer
(custom file function). These settings will be
stored in the memory of the CD changer.
Therefore, even if you take a custom-filed disc
out of the CD changer, you can still use the
same custom file function the next time you
play that disc in the same CD changer.
Furthermore, if your system has several CD
changers connected, you can play that disc in
another CD changer and still use the same
custom file function, provided that the CD
changers are inter-connected with BUS cables.
* If you try to register more than 110 discs, the display
unit will display the “FULL” indication and will not
accept the command for custom-filing. In this case, you
will have to erase the memory of some other discs before
you enter any new ones.
Note
The registered titles of the discs may not come on the
display window immediately while it is being loaded inside
the CD changer.
Putting Your Personalized
Titles onto the Discs
— Disc Memo Function
1 Play the disc that you wish to title. See
page 7 for details.
2 Press the NAME LIST/NAME EDIT button
for more than two seconds.
The system will enter the name edit mode.
3 Press either the O or (*) to select the
desired characters.
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Each time you press the E or (tJ,
characters will come on in the following
order:
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If you keep the button Pressed, the
characters will change rapidly.

You can put a title of your own choosing onto a
disc (one title per disc). The title can be displayed
on the display window while the disc is being
loaded and played. A maximum of eight letters
can be used per title.
4 Press the ENTER/DELETE button after
locating a desired character.
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The flashing part will move to the next
space on the right. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to
enter the entire titles. Up to eight characters
can be used per disc.
Notes
e If you press the ENTER button when the eighth
character (farthest right character) is flashing, the
flashing part goes back to the first character (farthest left
character).
e [f you wish to put a blank space after a character, select
" " (under-bar).
5 © To continue putting titles onto the
discs,
一 Press the(- osc +).
To return to the normal CD playback
mode,
— Press the NAME LIST/NAME EDIT
button for more than two seconds.
If you press the CD button, the next CD changer will be
selected and the system will reenter the normal CD
playback mode (When two or more CD changers are
connected).
Changing a Registered
Title — Disc Memo Function
Play the disc whose title you wish to
change and repeat steps 2 to 5.
When you change the title, the level settings of output will
not be erased.
Erasing a Registered Title
— Disc Memo Function
1 seiect the CD changer and play any disc.
2 Press the NAME LIST/NAME EDIT button
for more than two seconds.
The system will enter the name edit mode.
3 Press the DSPL/CLOCK SET button for
more than two seconds.
4 Press either the (2) or to select the
title that you wish to erase.
5 Press the ENTER/DELETE button for more
than two seconds.
Now the title is erased.
Repeat step 4 and 5 if necessary.
o Press the NAME LIST/NAME EDIT button
for more than two seconds.
The system returns to the normal CD
playback mode.
When you erase the title, the level settings of output will be
erased as well.
The alternative method to erase a title
You can erase a title by selecting eight ^ " (under-bars) as
described in step 3 of "Putting Your Personalized Titles
onto the Discs" (Page 12).
Displaying the Registered
Titles
Press the DSPL/CLOCK SET button.
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Each time you press the DSPL/CLOCK SET
button during CD playback, the display on the
display window changes as follows:
Elapsed playback time
Disc title
Clock
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Title display modes
While loading the discs, whatever display mode the system
is in, the indication on the display unit automatically
changes as follows:
», The title of the disc
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Disc and track number
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Currently selected display mode
Changing the Output
Level
Level File Function
You can select the output level for the disc.
If the disc has not been appointed a name, you
cannot select its output level. For instructions
on “Putting Your Personalized Titles onto the
Discs” (page 12).
Note
This function may not work when a changer without level
file feature is connected.
ENTER
Playback the disc for which you wish to
change the output level.
1 Press the NAME LIST/NAME EDIT button
for more than two seconds.
The system will enter the name edit mode.
2 Press the NAME LIST/NAME EDIT button
once, quickly.
The system will enter the output level
selecting mode.
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3 Press the (). (+) to select the output
level.
You can choose between an output level
range of 1 — 4.
4 (& To continue selecting the output
level,
— press the ( sc =).
To finish selecting the output level,
— press the NAME LIST/NAME EDIT
button for more than two seconds.
Searching for a Desired
Disc by Title — List up Function
This function can be performed after discs
have been assigned a custom title. For more
information on disc titles, please refer to page
12.
1 Press the NAME LIST/NAME EDIT button
once, quickly.
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The name assigned to the disc currently
playing will appear on the display.
Note
This function may not work when a changer without list
up feature is connected.
2 By pushing the (2) ; (+), you can scan
the list of disc names:
© : lets you see the previous disc
names
: lets you see the following disc
names
Once a disc name has been displayed for
over five seconds, the screen returns to its
normal display.
Notes
e If there are no discs in the magazine, "NO DISC" will
appear on the display.
e If a disc has not been assigned a custom name, “******"
will appear on the display.
e If the disc information has not been read in by the unit,
"NOT READ” will appear on the display. If the disc
information has not been loaded into the unit, "NOT
READ” will appear on the display. To execute loading,
first push the DISC button, then choose the disc that has
not been loaded.
3 when you have found the desired disc,
press the ENTER/DELETE button to
playback the disc (Direct Search
Function).
Note
You can still execute the Direct Search Function even if the
eee" message appears on the display (unnamed disc).

Location
of
Controls
Display Unit ^
Refer to the pages in @ for details.
[1] CD (CD Changer number) indication
[2] SHUF (shuffle play) indication ©
[3] REP (repeat play) indication ©
[4] PGM (program memory function)
indication OQ,
[5] Elapsed playing time indication
[6] POWER switch OQ
Press to turn on and off the system.
Illumination color select switch (rear)
To change the illumination color, change
the position of the switch on the backside
of the display.
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(amber) 1 Hm 2 (green)
NAME LIST (list up function)
indication (D
(9] PGM EDIT (program edit mode)
indication OOOO
DISC (disc number) indication
TRACK (track number) indication
Reset button ©
Press this button with a ball-point pen etc.
when the operation buttons fail to
function.
[13] Infrared receptor for the remote
commander
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Location of Controls
Remote Commander
If you press the function buttons on the
remote quickly, the function described
above the button will be executed.
If you press the function buttons for at
least two seconds, the functions
described below the button will be
executed.
DSPL PGM NAME LIST ENTER
C)
CLOCK SET EDIT NAME EDIT DELETE
Refer to the pages in 6 for details.
DSPL (display mode change)/CLOCK SET
(time set) button OOO
OFF button @
PGM (program memory play)/EDIT
(program edit mode) button O@O®
[4] NAME LIST (list up function)/NAME EDIT
(name edit mode) button OOQ
[5]
ENTER/DELETE
button
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[6] CD (CD play/CD changer select)
button QOQ(Q
When two or more CD changers are
connected, press this button to select a
desired CD changer. Every time you press
the button, the CD changer number on the
display unit will change.
(|) (&) (character select/list-up select/
program select) button ODOLEO
DISC (disc select) button OQ
[9] REPEAT (repeat play) button O
AMS (automatic music sensor) buttons
Press either side of the button once during
CD playback to search the beginning of a
track (AMS function).
PPI side: To locate the beginning of the
next track
kea side: To locate the beginning of the
currently playing track
If you keep the button pressed, the
beginnings of either the succeeding or the
previous tracks will be located. However,
if the beginning or the end of the disc is
reached, you will not be able to go any
further.
If you press the AMS button during
program memory play, the tracks stored
into program memory will be scanned in
their order.
EG») (manual search) button
Press and hold either side of the button
during CD playback to search a desired
point of a track.
PP side: To fast forward
«4 side: To fast reverse
The elapsed playing time of the track will
be displayed on the display unit during
the manual search.
SHUF (shuffle play) button O

Installing the Batteries
Two size AA (R6) batteries
Battery life
When the batteries become weak, you will not
be able to operate the unit with the remote
commander. Battery life is approx. six months
although it depends on the way of use.
Notes on batteries
To avoid damage from battery leakage and
subsequent corrosion:
— insert the batteries by matching the “+” and
“—” on the batteries to the “+” and “—” in
the battery compartment
— do not use an old battery with a new one,
or different types of batteries together
— remove the batteries when you do not use
the unit for a long period of time
— do not charge the batteries.
If any battery leakage occurs, replace the
batteries with new ones after cleaning the
battery compartment.
Installing the Remote
Commander
Velcro tapes
to the place you
wish to install to
Install the remote commander with velcro tape in
a desired place.
Notes
* Do not install or leave the remote commander in a location
near any heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight (especially on the dashboard in summer etc.).
e When you park your car in direct sunlight, detach the
remote commander and place it in a location such as the
glove-box, where it will not be subjected to direct sunlight.
* Before installing the remote commander, be sure to check
whether you can remote-control the system from the place
where you intend to install the remote commander.
* Clean the surface before attaching the velcro tape.
Maintenance
Fuse Replacement
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 this case, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Warning
Use the specified amperage fuse.
Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause
serious damage.
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Specifications
CD changer unit
System
Frequency response
Wow and flutter
Signal-to-noise ratio
Output terminals
Current drain
Operational temperature
Dimensions
Mass
Compact disc digital audio
system
5 — 20,000 Hz
Less than measurable limit
More than 92 dB
BUS control output
terminal (8 pin)
Analog audio output
terminal (RCA pin)
800 mA (at playback)
800 mA (at disc loading/
ejecting)
- 10 ?C to +55 °C
Approx. 305 x 90 x 180 mm
(w/h/d)
Approx. 2.2 kg
Hideaway uniURemote commander/
Display unit
Frequency
Dimensions
Mass
88.3 MHz/88.7 MHz/
89.7 MHz/89.9 MHz
(switchable)
Hideaway unit:
Approx.
125.2 x 31.6 x 128.2 mm
(w/h/d)
Remote commander:
Approx. 66 x 108 x 20 mm
(w/h/d)
Display unit:
Approx. 120 x 37 x 18.5 mm
(w/h/d)
Hideaway unit:
Approx. 450 g
Remote commander:
Approx. 55 g not incl.
batteries
Display unit:
Approx. 115g
Supplied accessories
Disc magazine (1)
Rotary commander RM-X3S
BUS cable (1)
RCA pin cord (1)
Mounting hardware (1 set)
Optional accessories
CD cleaning kit CDM-21BK
CD single adaptor CSA-8
Disc magazine XA-10B
Source sriector XA-U20, XA-U40
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)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.