Sony CDX-C8050X - Fm/am Compact Disc Player User manual

Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
© 2000 Sony Corporation
US
3-045-190-11 (1)
ES
FR
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel
d’installation/raccordement fourni.
Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual
de instalación/conexiones suministrado.
FM/AM Compact Disc
Player
CDX-C8050X
FM/AM MiniDisc Player
MDX-C8500X
01US01COV-U.p65 1/20/00, 10:13 PM1

2
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.
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.
Serial No.
Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing the Compact Disc
Player/MiniDisc Player. This unit lets you
enjoy a variety of features using the following
controller accessories:
Supplied accessory
Card remote commander RM-X91
Optional accessory
Rotary commander RM-X4S
In addition to the CD/MD playback and radio
operations, you can expand your system by
connecting an optional CD/MD unit*1.
When you operate this unit or a connected
optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function,
the CD TEXT information will appear in the
display when you play a CD TEXT disc*2.
*1You can connect an MD changer, a CD changer,
an MD player, or a CD player.
*2A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes
information such as the disc name, artist name
and track names.
This information is recorded on the disc.
You can change the display language to
English, French, or Spanish.
*Some display indications do not appear in
the language you select.
01US02BAS-U.p65 1/20/00, 10:13 PM2

3
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 the
two-speaker system, set the fader control to
the center position.
•If your car is equipped with a power
antenna, it will extend automatically while
the unit is operating.
•Do not use the Custom file feature while
driving, or perform any other function which
could divert your attention from the road.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area,
moisture may condense on the lenses inside
the CD/MD 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 has evaporated.
To maintain high quality sound
If you have drink holders near your audio
equipment, be careful not to splash juice or
other soft drinks onto the unit and CD/MD.
Sugary residues on the unit or CD/MD may
contaminate the lenses inside the unit, reduce
the sound quality, or prevent sound
reproduction altogether.
Notes on 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.
If you use the discs explained below, the sticky
residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and
may cause malfunction or ruin your discs.
Do not use second-hand or rental CDs that
have a sticky residue on the surface (for
example from peeled-off stickers or from ink,
or glue leaking from under the stickers).
There are paste residue
Ink is sticky
Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are
beginning to peel off.
Stickers that are beginning
to peel away, leaving
a sticky residue
Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers
attached.
Labels are attached
continue to next page t
01US02BAS-U.p65 1/20/00, 10:13 PM3

4
Notes on MDs
Since the disc itself is housed in a cartridge,
free from accidental contact with your fingers
and dust, MDs can withstand a certain degree
of the rough handling. However, dirt or dust
on the surface of the cartridge or a warped
cartridge may cause a malfunction. Observe
the following for best results.
Never touch the surface of the disc itself by
deliberately opening the shutter on the
cartridge.
When you eject the MD, the shutter may be
open. In such a case, close the shutter
immediately.
Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air-ducts. Do not leave
it in a car parked in direct sunlight where there
can a considerable rise in temperature.
Make sure the MD is not left on the dashboard
or rear tray of a car etc. where the temperature
can also be excessive.
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 CD-R discs
•You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) on this
unit. However depending on the conditions
of the recording equipment or the CD-R disc
itself, some CD-Rs cannot be played on this
unit.
•You cannot play a CD-R that is not finalized
(Finalization is necessary for a recorded
CD-R disc to be played on the audio CD
player).
•You cannot play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs)
on this player.
When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs
Use the optional Sony compact disc single
adaptor (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from
damage.
01US02BAS-U.p65 1/20/00, 10:13 PM4

5
Notes on attaching labels
Be sure to attach labels on cartridges correctly,
as failing to do so may cause the MD to
become stuck in the unit.
•Attach the label in a suitable position.
•Remove old labels before putting new ones
on.
•Replace labels that are beginning to peel
away from the MD.
Cleaning
Wipe the surface of the MD cartridge from
time to time with a soft dry cloth.
01US02BAS-U.p65 1/20/00, 10:13 PM5

6
Table of contents
Location of controls ................................................. 7
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 9
Detaching the front panel .................................. 9
Turning the unit on/off ................................... 10
How to use the menu ....................................... 10
Setting the clock ................................................ 10
CD/MD
Listening to a CD
with CDX-C8050X only ............................... 11
Listening to an MD
with MDX-C8500X only .............................. 12
Playing a CD or MD
(with optional CD/MD unit) ..................... 12
Playing tracks repeatedly
—Repeat Play .............................................. 14
Playing tracks in random order
—Shuffle Play .............................................. 14
Labeling a CD
—Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the
custom file function).................................... 15
Locating a disc by name
—List-up (For a CD unit with the custom
file function or an MD unit) ....................... 16
Selecting specific tracks for playback
—Bank (For a CD unit with the custom
file function) ................................................. 17
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
—Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................. 18
Memorizing only the desired stations ........... 18
Receiving the memorized stations .................. 19
Storing the station names
—Station Memo .......................................... 20
Locating a station by name
—List-up ...................................................... 21
DSP
Setting the equalizer ......................................... 21
Selecting the listening position ....................... 22
Selecting a soundstage menu
—Dynamic Soundstage
Organizer (DSO) .......................................... 23
Adjusting the balance (BAL) ........................... 23
Adjusting the front and rear fader ................. 24
Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s) .... 25
Listening to each programme source in its
registered DSO
—Source Sound Memory (SSM) ............... 25
Selecting the spectrum analyzer ..................... 26
Other Functions
Labeling the rotary commander ..................... 26
Using the rotary commander .......................... 27
Attenuating the sound ..................................... 28
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 29
TV/Video
Watching the TV ............................................... 30
Watching a video .............................................. 30
Memorizing TV channels automatically ....... 30
Memorizing only the desired TV channels ... 30
Storing the TV channel names ........................ 31
Displaying the information
stored on discs .............................................. 31
Watching the TV or video while listening to a
CD or MD
—Simultaneous Play .................................. 32
Additional Information
Maintenance ....................................................... 33
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 34
Specifications ..................................................... 35
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 36
01US02BAS-U.p65 1/20/00, 10:13 PM6

7
Location of controls
Refer to the pages listed for details.
1Volume control dial
2MENU button 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32
3DISC/PRST +/– (cursor up/down) button
10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24,
25, 26, 29, 30, 32
During radio reception:
Preset stations select 19
During CD/MD playback:
Disc change 13, 16
During TV reception:
Channel select 30
4Z(eject) button (located on the front
side of the unit behind the front panel)
11, 12
5DSPL (display mode change) button
12, 13, 15, 20
6LIST button
Station Memo 20
Disc Memo 15
List-up 16, 21, 31
7SOURCE (Tuner/CD/MD/TV) button
10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24,
25, 26, 30, 32
8Display window
9OPEN button 9, 11, 12, 33
0DSO button 23
qa SOUND button 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
qs Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit behind the front panel) 9
qd OFF button*9, 10, 11, 12
qf SEEK/AMS –/+ (cursor left/right) button
10, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 29, 30, 32
Seek 18, 19
Automatic Music Sensor 13
Manual Search 13, 19
qg ENTER button 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32
qh MODE button
During radio reception:
BAND select 18, 19
During CD or MD playback:
CD/MD unit select 12, 16
During TV reception:
TV1/TV2 select 30
qj Receptor for the card remote
commander
qk Number buttons
During radio reception:
Preset number select 18, 19
During CD/MD playback:
(1) REP 14
(2) SHUF 14
During TV reception:
Preset number select 30
*Warning when installing in a car
without ACC (accessory) position
on the ignition key switch
Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for
two seconds to turn off the clock
display after turning off the engine.
When you press (OFF) only
momentarily, the clock display does not
turn off and this causes battery wear.
CDX-C8050X/MDX-C8500X
D
I
S
C
+
P
R
S
T
+
-
D
I
S
C
–
P
R
S
T
-
-
LIST
DSPL
OFF
ENTER
MENU
SOUND
123456
SOURCE
- SEEK/AMS
REP SHUF
OPEN
MODE
DSO
01US02BAS-U.p65 1/21/00, 1:14 PM7

8
Location of controls
Card remote commander RM-X91
Replacing the lithium battery
When the battery becomes weak, the range of
the card remote commander becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium
battery.
Notes on lithium battery
•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.
•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.
•Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
•Do not hold the battery with metallic
tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may
occur.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
1OFF button
2MENU button
3SOURCE button
4SEEK/AMS (cursor </,) buttons
5SOUND button
6DSPL button
7ATT button
8LIST button
9DISC/PRST (cursor M/m) buttons
0ENTER button
qa MODE button
qs VOL buttons
OFF
SEEK SEEK
OPEN/CLOSE
MENU LIST
SOUND ENTER
DSPL MODE
VOLATT
DISC
DISC
SOURCE
x
+ side up
A unit turned off by pressing (OFF) for two seconds cannot be operated with the card remote
commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.
01US02BAS-U.p65 1/20/00, 10:13 PM8

9
Attaching the front panel
Place the hole Ain the front panel onto the
spindle Bon the unit as illustrated, then push
the left side in.
Notes
• Be careful not to attach the front panel upside
down.
• Do not press the front panel too hard against the
unit when attaching it.
• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure
on the display window of the front panel.
• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight
or heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not
leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the
dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or
where there may be a considerable rise in
temperature.
Caution alarm
If you turn the car ignition off without
removing the front panel, the caution alarm
will beep for a few seconds.
Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time or
after replacing the car battery, you must reset
the unit.
Remove the front panel and press the reset
button with a pointed object, such as a ball-
point pen.
Note
Pressing the reset button will erase the clock
setting and some memorized functions.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
1Press (OFF).
2Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel
to the right side, and pull out the left
side of the front panel.
Notes
• Do not put anything on the inner surface of the
front panel.
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it
from the unit.
• If you detach the panel while the unit is still
turned on, the power will turn off automatically
to prevent the speakers from being damaged.
• When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
Reset button
1
2
x
A
B
01US03GET-U.p65 1/20/00, 10:13 PM9

10
Turning the unit on/off
Turning on the unit
Press (SOURCE) or insert a disc in the unit.
For details on operation, refer to page 11 (CD/
MD) and page 18 (Radio).
Turning off the unit
Press (OFF) to stop CD/MD playback or FM/
AM reception (the key illumination and
display remains on.)
Press (OFF) for two seconds to completely
turn off the unit.
Note
If your car has no ACC position on the ignition key
switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing
(OFF) for two seconds to avoid car battery wear.
How to use the menu
This unit is operated by selecting items from a
menu.
To select, first enter the menu mode and
choose up/down (+/–of (DISC/PRST)), or
choose left/right (–/+ of (SEEK/AMS)).
(DISC/PRST)
(+) : To select upwards
(–) : To select downwards
(SEEK/AMS)
(+) : To select
rightwards
(–) : To select
leftwards
SOURCE
SOURCE
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1Press (MENU), then press either side of
(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “Clock”
appears.
1Press (ENTER).
The hour indication flashes.
2Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to set
the hour.
3Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS).
The minute indication flashes.
4Press either side of (DISC/PRST) to set
the minute.
2Press (ENTER).
The clock starts.
After the clock setting is completed, the
display returns to normal playback mode.
Note
In the initial setting, the clock indication appears
while the unit is turned off.
When you select the “on” setting of the “D.Info”
item (page 29), you can see the clock indication in
the upper part of the display while you are
enjoying any source.
01US03GET-U.p65 1/20/00, 10:13 PM10