Sony CDX C610 User Manual

3-856-122-42 (2)  
FM/AM  
Compact Disc  
Player  
EN  
Operating Instructions  
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.  
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections  
manual.  
CDX-C610  
1995 by Sony Corporation  
Actual total number:  
Sony CDX-C610 (E) 3-856-122-42(2)  
Table of Contents  
This Unit Only  
With Optional Equipment  
CD/MD Changer  
Getting Started  
Resetting the unit ................................................ 4  
Detaching the front panel .................................. 4  
Setting the clock .................................................. 5  
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  
CD Player  
Listening to a CD ................................................ 5  
Playing a CD in various modes ........................ 6  
Creating a program  
— Disc Memo ............................................... 13  
Locating a disc by name  
— CD Program Memory .............................. 6  
— List-up ...................................................... 13  
Selecting the specific tracks for playback  
— Bank .......................................................... 14  
Creating a program  
Radio  
Memorizing stations automatically  
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 8  
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 8  
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 9  
Storing the station names  
— CD Program Memory ............................ 14  
EN  
— Station Memo ............................................ 9  
Locating a station by name  
— List-up ...................................................... 10  
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  
Other Functions  
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 10  
Muting the sound.............................................. 10  
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 11  
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Attaching the front panel  
Align part A of the front panel to part B of  
the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks.  
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.  
A
B
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.  
Reset button  
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.  
EN  
Caution alarm  
Detaching the front panel  
You can detach the front panel of this unit to  
prevent the unit from being stolen.  
If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF  
position without removing the front panel, the  
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds  
(only when the POWER SELECT switch is set  
to the A position).  
1 Press (OFF).  
2 Press (RELEASE) to open up the front  
panel. Then slide the front panel a little  
to the left, and pull it off towards you.  
(OFF)  
(RELEASE)  
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.  
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Setting the clock  
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.  
CD Player  
Example: Set the clock to 10:08  
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP).  
SET  
Listening to a CD  
Simply insert the CD.  
Playback starts automatically.  
Labeled side up  
SUR  
EQ  
CLOCK  
SET UP  
1 Press (4) (n).  
SET  
SUR  
EQ  
100  
SET UP  
The hour digit flashes.  
2 Set the hour.  
to go forward  
If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)  
repeatedly until “CD” appears.  
to go back  
EN  
Elapsed playing time  
SET  
SUR  
EQ  
1000  
TRACK  
SET UP  
CD  
SUR  
EQ  
5 215  
3 Press (4) (n).  
Track number  
SET  
SUR  
EQ  
1000  
Note  
SET UP  
To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony  
compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).  
The minute digits flash.  
4 Set the minute.  
To  
Press  
to go forward  
Stop playback  
Eject the CD  
6 or (OFF)  
6
to go back  
Changing the displayed items  
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes  
as follows:  
SET  
SUR  
EQ  
1008  
SET UP  
Track number ˜ Clock  
2 Press (SHIFT).  
Locating a specific track  
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)  
SUR  
EQ  
1008  
During playback, press either side of  
(SEEK/AMS) momentarily.  
SEEK/AMS  
The clock starts.  
Note  
To locate succeeding tracks  
If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is  
set to the B position, turn the power on first, then set the  
clock.  
To locate previous tracks  
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Locating a specific point in a track  
— Manual Search  
Creating a program  
— CD Program Memory  
During playback, press and hold either  
side of (SEEK/AMS). Release the button  
when you have found the desired point.  
SEEK/AMS  
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.  
To search forward  
To search backward  
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY  
Note  
If “  
MODE) for two seconds.  
” or “  
” appears in the display, that  
TRACK  
CD  
means you have reached the beginning or the end of the  
disc and you cannot go any further.  
SUR  
EQ  
3 P101  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.  
To select Program 2, press (4) (n)  
repeatedly until “P 2” appears.  
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.  
2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select  
the track you want.  
EN  
3 Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily.  
P1  
SUR  
EQ  
ENTER  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
µ
1 Press (SHIFT).  
TRACK  
CD  
SUR  
EQ  
Every time you press (SHIFT), only the  
items you can select light up.  
2 P102  
PLAY MODE  
SET UP PLAY MODE  
4 To continue entering tracks, repeat steps  
2 and 3.  
1
2
3
4
5
SHIFT  
5 When you finish selecting tracks, press  
(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.  
2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until  
the desired play mode appears.  
Notes  
Each time you press (3) (PLAY MODE),  
the item changes as follows:  
*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.  
INTRO n REP n SHUF n PGM  
CD  
SUR  
EQ  
Playing the stored program  
You can select:  
INTROOFF  
PLAY MODE  
•PGM 1 to play Program 1.  
•PGM 2 to play Program 2.  
•PGM 1+2 to play Programs 1 and 2.  
3 Press (4) (n) to select “ON.”  
Playback starts.  
INTRO  
CD  
SUR  
EQ  
1 Press (SHIFT).  
INTROON  
PLAY MODE  
2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until  
To go back to the normal playback mode,  
select “OFF” in step 3 above.  
“PGM” appears.  
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Adding tracks to the program  
3 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the  
desired program appears.  
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY  
MODE) for two seconds.  
Program 1 playback  
TRACK  
CD  
PGM  
1
SUR  
CD  
SUR  
EQ  
4 P103  
EQ  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
PGM1  
PLAY MODE  
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.  
µ
To select Program 2, press (4) (n)  
repeatedly until “P 2” appears.  
Program 2 playback  
PGM  
2
CD  
SUR  
EQ  
PGM2  
PLAY MODE  
2 Press (1) (N) or (4) (n) to select the  
track slot number where you want to  
insert a track.  
µ
Programs 1 and 2 playback  
PGM  
Track slot number  
+
1
2
CD  
SUR  
EQ  
PGM1 2  
PLAY MODE  
TRACK  
CD  
SUR  
EQ  
2 P102  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
µ
Normal playback  
CD  
3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select  
SUR  
EQ  
PGMOFF  
the track you want to insert.  
PLAY MODE  
EN  
Program Play starts.  
4 Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily to enter  
the track.  
To go back to the normal playback mode,  
select “PGM-OFF” in step 3 above.  
The current track in that slot number and  
the succeeding tracks shift down.  
To continue inserting tracks, repeat steps 2  
through 4.  
Note  
“NO DATA” appears in the display if no track is stored in  
the program.  
Note  
Once all 12 slots have been filled, “*FULL*” appears  
in the display, and you cannot insert tracks.  
Erasing the entire program  
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY  
5 When you finish inserting tracks, press  
MODE) for two seconds.  
(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.  
TRACK  
CD  
SUR  
EQ  
7 P108  
continue to next page n  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.  
2 Press (1) (N) repeatedly until “DEL”  
appears.  
DEL  
SUR  
EQ  
--PGM1--  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
To delete Program 2, press (4) (n)  
repeatedly until “PGM 2” appears.  
3 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.  
P1  
SUR  
EQ  
NO DATA  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
The entire program is erased.  
4 When you finish erasing programs, press  
(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.  
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Erasing the tracks in the program  
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY  
Radio  
MODE) for two seconds.  
TRACK  
CD  
SUR  
EQ  
7 P108  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.  
Memorizing stations  
To select Program 2, press (4) (n)  
repeatedly until “P 2” appears.  
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).  
2 Press (1) (N) or (4) (n) to select the  
track you want to erase.  
Track slot number  
TRACK  
CD  
SUR  
EQ  
Caution  
3 P106  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
When tuning in the station while driving, use  
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.  
The track currently registered in slot 6 of  
Program 1.  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the  
3 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.  
When you erase a track from a slot number,  
the succeeding tracks shift up to fill the gap.  
desired band (FM1, FM2 or AM).  
EN  
2 Press (SHIFT), then press (6) (BTM).  
The unit stores stations in the order of their  
frequencies on the number buttons.  
DISC  
TRACK  
DEL  
SUR  
EQ  
- -- P106  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
µ
Notes  
The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If  
only a few stations are received, some number buttons  
remain empty.  
TRACK  
CD  
SUR  
EQ  
7 P106  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
When a number is indicated in the display, the unit  
starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.  
4 To continue erasing tracks, repeat steps  
2 and 3.  
5 When you finish erasing tracks, press (3)  
Memorizing only the  
desired stations  
(PLAY MODE) for two seconds.  
You can store up to 10 stations on each band  
(20 for FM1 and FM2, 10 for AM) in the order  
of your choice.  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the  
desired band.  
2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune  
in the station that you want to store on  
the number button.  
3 Keep 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.  
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Receiving the memorized  
stations  
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.  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the  
desired band.  
2 Press the number button ((1) to (10))  
momentarily where the desired station is  
stored.  
Storing the station names  
1 Tune in a station whose name you want  
to store.  
If you cannot tune in a preset  
station  
2 Press (LIST) for two seconds.  
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)  
momentarily to search for the station  
(automatic tuning).  
FM1  
SUR  
EQ  
Scanning stops when the unit receives a  
station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)  
repeatedly until the desired station is  
received.  
3 Enter the characters.  
1 Press (+) to select the desired  
characters.  
Note  
(A n B n C n ··· Z n 0 n 1 n 2 n  
··· 9 n + n n * n / n \ n > n <  
n . n _ )  
EN  
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.  
FM1  
SUR  
EQ  
W
If you press (–), the characters appear  
in the reverse order.  
If you want to put a blank space  
between characters, select “_” (under-  
bar).  
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  
2 Press (4) (n) after locating the  
desired character.  
The flashing cursor moves to the next  
space.  
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY  
MODE) repeatedly until “MONO”  
appears.  
FM1  
SUR  
EQ  
W
2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until “MONO-  
ON“ appears.  
If you press (1) (N), the flashing cursor  
moves to the left.  
The sound improves, but becomes  
monaural (“ST” disappears).  
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the  
entire name.  
To go back to the normal mode, select  
“MONO-OFF” in step 2 above.  
4 To return to the normal radio reception,  
Changing the displayed items  
press (LIST) for two seconds.  
Each time you press (DSPL), the items  
alternate between the frequency and time.  
Tip  
To erase/correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for each  
character.  
continue to next page n  
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Displaying the station name  
Press (DSPL) during radio reception.  
Other Functions  
FM1  
SUR  
EQ  
3 WRKISS  
Each time you press (DSPL), the item  
Adjusting the sound  
characteristics  
changes as follows:  
z Station name*  
z Frequency  
z Clock  
You can adjust bass, treble, balance and fader.  
Each source can store the bass and treble level  
respectively.  
* If the station name is not stored, “NO NAME”  
appears in the display for one second.  
Erasing the station name  
1 Select the item you want to adjust by  
1 Tune in any station and press (LIST) for  
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.  
two seconds.  
VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE  
(treble) n BAL (balance) n FAD (fader)  
2 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.  
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing (+)  
or (–).  
3 Press (+) or (–) to select the name that  
you want to erase.  
Adjust within three seconds after selecting.  
(After three seconds, the buttons work as  
volume control buttons.)  
EN  
4 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.  
The name is erased.  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you want to erase  
other names.  
Muting the sound  
5 Press (LIST) for two seconds.  
The unit returns to the normal radio  
reception mode.  
Press (MUTE).  
“MUTE-ON” flashes.  
To restore the previous volume level, press  
(MUTE) again.  
Locating a station by  
name — List-up  
1 Press (LIST) momentarily.  
The name assigned to the station currently  
playing appears in the display.  
LST  
SUR  
EQ  
3 WRKISS  
ENTER  
2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the  
desired station.  
3 Press (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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With Optional Equipment  
Changing the sound and  
display settings  
CD/MD Changer  
You can set:  
AMBER/GREEN to change the illumination  
color to amber or green.  
You can control up to 10 CD changers and MD  
changers with this unit.  
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.  
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  
— 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.  
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD/MD  
playback, the item changes as follows:  
EN  
$
Elapsed playback time  
$
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP).  
Disc name*1  
$
2 Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until the  
Track name*2  
desired setting mode appears.  
$
Clock*3  
Each time you press (2) (SET UP), the item  
changes as follows:  
CLOCK n AMBER/GREEN n BEEP n DIM n  
1
*
*
*
If there is no prerecorded name for a CD or MD, “NO  
NAME” appears in the display.  
If the track name of an MD is not prerecorded, “NO  
NAME” appears in the display.  
If the dual information is on, clock does not appear in  
the display.  
D.INFO* n LOUD* n RM  
* When you have not tune the station or there is no  
CD/MD being played, these items will not appear.  
2
3
3 Press (4) (n) to select the desired  
setting (for example: ON or OFF).  
Tip  
If the name of the MD is too long, you can scroll it across  
the display window by pressing (SHIFT), then (1) (N).  
4 Press (SHIFT).  
When the mode setting is complete, the  
normal playback mode appears.  
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).  
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP)  
repeatedly until “A.SCRL” appears.  
2 Press (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  
Playing tracks repeatedly  
— Repeat Play  
Press (DSPL) for two seconds during MD  
playback.  
The recording date of the track is displayed  
for about three seconds.  
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.  
Locating a specific track  
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)  
During playback, press either side of  
(SEEK/AMS) once for each track you  
want to skip.  
1 During playback, press (SHIFT), then  
press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until  
“REP” appears.  
SEEK/AMS  
To locate succeeding tracks  
2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the  
desired setting appears.  
To locate previous tracks  
z REP-1  
z REP-2  
z REP-3  
REP-OFF Z  
Locating a specific point in a track  
— Manual Search  
Repeat Play starts.  
During playback, press and hold either  
side of (SEEK/AMS). Release the button  
when you have found the desired point.  
SEEK/AMS  
To go back to the normal playback mode,  
select “REP-OFF” in step 2 above.  
EN  
To search forward  
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.  
To search backward  
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.  
1 During playback, press (SHIFT), then  
press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until  
“SHUF” appears.  
Scanning the tracks  
2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the  
— Intro Scan  
desired setting appears.  
z SHUF-1  
z SHUF-2  
z SHUF-3  
You can play the first 10 seconds of all the  
tracks on the currently selected disc.  
SHUF-OFF Z  
Shuffle Play starts.  
1 During playback, press (SHIFT), then  
press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until  
“INTRO” appears.  
To go back to the normal playback mode,  
select “SHUF-OFF” in step 2 above.  
2 Press (4) (n) to select “INTRO-ON.”  
Intro Scan starts.  
To go back to the normal playback mode,  
select “INTRO-OFF” in step 2 above.  
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Displaying the disc memo  
Labeling a CD — Disc Memo  
Press (DSPL) during CD playback.  
(CD changer with custom file function)  
DISC NAME  
DISC  
CD1  
SUR  
EQ  
1 SCHUBERT  
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).  
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD  
playback, the item changes as follows:  
z Elapsed playback time  
z Disc title  
Clock Z  
1 Play the CD and press (LIST) for two  
seconds.  
Erasing the disc memo  
DISC NAME  
DISC  
CD1  
SUR  
1 Press (SOURCE) to select the CD changer  
EQ  
1
(for example CD2 or CD3).  
2 Enter the characters.  
1 Press (+) to select the desired  
characters.  
2 Press (LIST) for two seconds.  
3 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.  
(A n B n C n ··· Z n 0 n 1 n 2 n  
··· 9 n + n n * n / n \ n > n <  
n . n _ )  
4 Press (+) or (–) to select the name that  
DISC NAME  
you want to erase.  
DISC  
CD1  
EN  
SUR  
EQ  
1 S  
5 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.  
The name is erased.  
If you press (–), the characters appear  
in the reverse order.  
If you want to put a blank space  
between characters, select “_” (under-  
bar).  
Repeat steps 4 and 5 if you want to erase  
other names.  
6 Press (LIST) for two seconds.  
The unit returns to the normal CD playback  
mode.  
2 Press (4) (n) after locating the  
desired character.  
The flashing cursor moves to the next  
space.  
DISC NAME  
DISC  
CD1  
SUR  
Locating a disc by name  
EQ  
1 S  
— List-up (CD changer with custom file  
function or MD changer)  
If you press (1) (N), the flashing cursor  
moves to the left.  
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.”  
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the  
entire name.  
3 To return to the normal CD playback  
mode, press (LIST) for two seconds.  
1 Press (LIST) momentarily.  
The name assigned to the disc currently  
playing appears in the display.  
Tip  
To erase/correct a name, enter “_” (under -bar) for each  
character.  
DISC  
LST  
SUR  
EQ  
1 SCHUBERT  
ENTER  
continue to next page n  
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2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the  
4 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.  
The unit returns to the normal CD playback  
mode.  
desired disc.  
3 Press (5) (ENTER) to play back the disc.  
Notes  
• You can set the “PLAY” and “SKIP” mode on up to 24  
tracks.  
• You cannot set the “SKIP” mode on all the tracks.  
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.  
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.  
1 During playback, press (SHIFT), then  
press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until  
“BANK” appears.  
• The information is displayed only in upper cases. There  
are also some letters which cannot be displayed (during  
MD playback)  
2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the  
desired setting appears.  
Selecting the specific  
tracks for playback  
EN  
z BANK-ON  
z BANK-INV  
z BANK-OFF  
— Bank  
BANK  
CD1  
SUR  
EQ  
(CD changer with custom file function)  
BANKON  
PLAY MODE  
If you label the disc, you can set the unit to  
skip tracks and play only the tracks you want.  
Playback starts from the track following the  
current one.  
1 Start playing the disc and press (SHIFT).  
Then press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two  
seconds.  
To go back to the normal playing mode, select  
“BANK-OFF” in step 2 above.  
Bank edit mode  
DISC  
TRACK  
CD2  
SUR  
EQ  
5 1  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
Creating a program  
— CD Program Memory (CD changer with  
program memory function)  
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).  
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.  
2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select  
the track number you want to skip and  
press (5) (ENTER).  
DISC  
TRACK  
CD2  
SUR  
EQ  
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY  
5 3 SKIP  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
MODE) for two seconds.  
Program edit mode  
The indication changes from “PLAY” to  
“SKIP.” If you want to return to “PLAY,”  
press (5) (ENTER) again.  
DISC  
TRACK  
CD2  
SUR  
EQ  
2 3 P101  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.  
3 Repeat step 2 to set the “PLAY” or “SKIP”  
mode on all the tracks.  
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If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit  
mode appears. Press (3) (PLAY MODE) to  
display “P 1” above.  
3 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the disired  
program appears.  
z PGM-1  
z PGM-2  
z PGM-1+2  
To select Program 2, press (4) (n)  
repeatedly until “P 2” appears.  
PGM-OFF Z  
Progarm Play starts.  
2 Select the track you want.  
To go back to the normal playback mode,  
select “PGM-OFF” in step 3 above.  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select  
the changer.  
Notes  
• If you press the number button during program memory  
play, program memory play is interrupted, and playback  
of the selected disc starts.  
2 Press (SHIFT), then press the number  
button to select the disc.  
• “NO DATA” appears in the display if no track is stored  
in the program.  
3 Press (SHIFT).  
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.  
4 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to  
select the track.  
3 Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily.  
P1  
SUR  
Erasing the entire program  
EQ  
ENTER  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY  
EN  
µ
MODE) for two seconds.  
DISC  
TRACK  
CD2  
SUR  
EQ  
DISC  
TRACK  
CD2  
3 2 P102  
SUR  
EQ  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
4 7 P108  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.  
4 To continue entering tracks, repeat steps  
2 and 3.  
If you have labeled the disc, the bank edit  
mode appears. Press (3) (PLAY MODE) to  
display “P 1” above.  
5 When you finish entering tracks, press  
(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.  
2 Press (1) (N) repeatedly until “DEL“  
Notes  
appears.  
*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.  
DEL  
SUR  
EQ  
--PGM1--  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
To erase Program 2, press (4) (n)  
repeatedly until “PGM 2” appears.  
Playing the stored program  
Changing the disc order in the changer will not  
affect program memory play.  
3 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.  
P1  
SUR  
You can select:  
EQ  
NO DATA  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
•PGM 1 to play Program 1.  
•PGM 2 to play Program 2.  
•PGM 1+2 to play Programs 1 and 2.  
The entire program is erased.  
4 When you finish erasing programs, press  
1 Press (SHIFT).  
(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.  
2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until  
“PGM” appears.  
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Adding tracks to the program  
Erasing the tracks in the program  
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY  
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY  
MODE) for two seconds.  
MODE) for two seconds.  
DISC  
TRACK  
CD2  
DISC  
TRACK  
CD2  
SUR  
EQ  
SUR  
EQ  
3 2 P107  
4 7 P108  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.  
“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.  
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.  
To select Program 2, press (4) (n)  
repeatedly until “P 2” appears.  
2 Press (1) (N) or (4) (n) to select the  
track slot number where you want to  
insert a track.  
2 Press (1) (N) or (4) (n) to select the  
track you want to erase.  
Track slot number  
track slot number  
DISC  
TRACK  
CD2  
SUR  
EQ  
3 3 P106  
DISC  
TRACK  
CD2  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
SUR  
EQ  
3 2 P105  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
The track currently registered in slot 6 of  
Program 1.  
EN  
3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select  
3 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.  
When you erase a track from a slot number,  
the succeeding tracks shift up to fill the gap.  
the track you want to insert.  
4 Press (5) (ENTER) momentarily to enter  
the track.  
DISC  
TRACK  
DEL  
SUR  
EQ  
- -- P106  
The current track in that slot number and  
the succeeding tracks shift down.  
To continue inserting tracks, repeat steps 2  
through 4.  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
µ
DISC  
TRACK  
CD2  
SUR  
EQ  
4 7 P106  
PLAY MODE  
ENTER  
Note  
Once all 12 slots have been filled, “*FULL*” appears  
in the display, and you cannot insert tracks.  
4 To continue erasing tracks, repeat steps  
2 and 3.  
5 When you finish inserting tracks, press  
(3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.  
5 When you finish erasing tracks, press (3)  
(PLAY MODE) for two seconds.  
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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.  
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.  
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.  
If your car is equipped with a power  
antenna, note that it will extend  
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.  
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.  
EN  
When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs  
Notes on handling CDs  
Use the optional Sony compact disc single  
adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from  
being damaged.  
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.  
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.  
Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled  
surface.  
Fuse (15 A)  
Warning  
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating  
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as  
this could damage the unit.  
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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.  
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.  
Main unit  
LIST  
SOUND  
DSPL  
Back of the front panel  
EN  
DSPL  
SOUND  
LIST  
Dismounting the unit  
Release key  
(supplied)  
µ
µ
µ
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Location of controls  
OFF  
SEEK/AMS  
DSPL  
LIST  
SOURCE  
RELEASE  
SOUND  
MUTE  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
SHIFT  
Refer to the pages for details.  
1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music  
EN  
Reset button (located on the front side  
of the unit hidden by the front panel) 4  
Sensor/manual search) button 5, 6, 7, 8,  
9, 12, 14, 15, 16  
!™ MUTE button 10  
2 OFF button 4, 5  
SHIFT button  
BTM 8  
3 SOUND button 10  
4 (+) (–) (volume/sub output level/bass/  
treble/balance/fader control) buttons 5,  
9, 10, 13  
PLAY MODE 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16  
SET UP 5, 11  
During radio reception:  
5 Display window  
Number buttons 8, 9  
6 DSPL (display mode change) button 5,  
During CD/MD playback:  
Direct disc selection buttons 12  
9, 10, 11, 12, 13  
7 6 (eject) button 5  
!∞ POWER SELECT switch (located on the  
bottom of the unit)  
8 LIST button  
Disc Memo 13  
See “POWER SELECT Switch” in the  
installation/Connections manual.  
List-up 10, 13, 14  
Station Memo 9, 10  
Receptor for the optional wireless  
remote  
9 SOURCE (source select) button 5, 8, 9,  
11, 13, 15  
RELEASE (front panel release) button 4,  
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Location of controls  
Optional wireless  
remote (RM-X41)  
DIR  
SOURCE  
OFF  
MODE  
SEEK  
AMS  
+
=
+
PRESET  
DISC  
+
REW  
FF  
+
SOUND  
SEL  
MUTE  
DSPL  
EN  
The buttons of the wireless remote  
work the same functions as those on  
this unit.  
1 OFF button  
6 MUTE button  
7 (–) (+) buttons  
8 DSPL button  
2 DIR button  
(DIR) does not work with this unit.  
3 SOURCE button  
9 SOUND button  
4 SEEK/AMS button  
5 PRESET/DISC button  
You cannot do the manual search and manual tuning  
with the remote.  
When the POWER SELECT switch is set to the B position, the unit cannot be operated with the  
wireless remote unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed or a CD is inserted to activate the unit  
first.  
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Specifications  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION  
15 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into  
4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than  
1 % total harmonic distortion.  
Other specifications  
CD player section  
System  
General  
Output lead  
Compact disc digital audio  
system  
Power antenna relay  
control lead  
Power amplifier control  
lead  
Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz  
Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz  
12 V DC car battery  
(negative ground)  
Approx. 188 × 58 × 177 mm  
(7 1/2 × 2 3/8 × 7 in.)  
(w/h/d)  
Approx. 178 × 50 × 154 mm  
(7 1/8 × 2 × 6 1/8 in.)  
(w/h/d)  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Frequency response  
Wow and flutter  
Laser Diode Properties  
Material  
Wavelength  
Emission Duration  
Laser output power  
90 dB  
10 – 20,000 Hz  
Below measurable limit  
Tone controls  
GaAlAs  
780 nm  
Continuous  
Less than 44.6 µW*  
Power requirements  
Dimensions  
* This output is the value measured at a distance of  
200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical  
Pick-up Block.  
EN  
Mounting dimensions  
Mass  
Approx. 1.5 kg (3 lb.  
4.9 oz.)  
Tuner section  
FM  
Tuning range  
Antenna terminal  
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz  
Usable sensitivity  
Selectivity  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Supplied accessories  
Parts for installation and  
connections (1 set)  
Front panel case (1)  
Rotary remote RM-X2S  
Wireless remote RM-X41  
BUS cable (supplied with  
an RCA pin cord)  
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)  
RCA pin cord  
87.5 – 107.9 MHz  
External antenna connector  
Optional accessories  
8 dBf  
75 dB at 400 kHz  
62 dB (stereo),  
65 dB (mono)  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
0.9 % (stereo),  
RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m),  
RC-65 (5 m)  
0.3 % (mono)  
35 dB at 1 kHz  
30 – 15,000 Hz  
2 dB  
Cleaning cloth XP-CD1  
Compact disc single  
adapter CSA-8  
Separation  
Frequency response  
Capture ratio  
Optional equipment  
CD changer  
CDX-71 (10 discs),  
CDX-72 (10 discs),  
CDX-81 (10 discs),  
CDX-91 (10 discs),  
CDX-T60 (6 discs),  
CDX-T62 (6 discs)  
MD changer  
MDX-40, MDX-60  
Source selector  
XA-U20, etc.  
AM  
Tuning range  
Antenna terminal  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
External antenna connector  
Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450 kHz  
Sensitivity 30 µV  
Power amplifier section  
Outputs  
Speaker outputs  
(sure seal connectors)  
4 – 8 ohms  
Speaker impedance  
Maximum power output 35 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
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Troubleshooting guide  
The following check will help you remedy the problems that you may encounter with your unit.  
Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.  
General  
Cause/Solution  
Problem  
•Adjust the volume with (+).  
•Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker  
systems.  
No sound.  
• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.  
• The reset button has been pressed.  
n Store again into the memory.  
The contents of the memory  
have been erased.  
Indications do not appear in the  
display.  
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning  
the connectors” (page 18) for details.  
CD/MD playback  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A disc cannot be loaded.  
Another CD is already loaded.  
The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way  
(MD).  
EN  
Play does not begin.  
Defective MD or dusty CD.  
A disc is automatically ejected. The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F).  
The operation buttons do not  
function.  
Press the reset button.  
The sound skips due to  
vibration.  
• The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20°.  
• The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.  
Radio reception  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
Preset tuning is not possible.  
• Memorize the correct frequency.  
• The broadcast signal is too weak.  
Automatic tuning is not  
possible.  
The broadcast signal is too weak.  
n Use manual tuning.  
The “ST” indication flashes.  
Tune in the frequency correctly.  
The broadcast signal is too weak.  
n Set to the MONO mode (page 9).  
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Error displays (when the optional CD/MD changer is connected)  
The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.  
Solution  
Display  
Cause  
Insert the disc magazine with discs  
into the CD/MD changer.  
The disc magazine is not inserted in  
the CD/MD changer.  
NO MAG  
Insert the discs in the CD/MD  
changer.  
No disc is inserted in the CD/MD  
changer.  
NO DISC  
Clean or insert the CD correctly.  
A CD is dirty or inserted upside  
down.*2  
1
ERROR*  
Insert another MD.  
An MD does not play because of some  
problem.*2  
Play an MD with recorded tracks on  
it.  
1
No tracks have been recorded on an  
BLANK*  
RESET  
MD.*2  
Press the reset button of the unit.  
The CD/MD changer cannot be  
operated because of some problem.  
Close the lid or inserted the MDs  
properly.  
The lid of the MD changer is open or  
MDs are not inserted properly.  
NO READY  
HI TEMP  
Wait until the temperature goes down  
below 50°C (122°F).  
The ambient temperature is more than  
50°C (122°F).  
EN  
*1 When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD does not appear in the display.  
*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.  
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
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Index  
A
M, N, O  
Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 5, 12  
Automatic tuning  
Auto Scroll 11  
Manual search 6, 12  
9
Manual tuning  
9
MD playback 11  
Memorizing a station  
8
Monaural mode  
Mute 10  
9
B
Balance 10  
Bass 10  
Bank Play 14  
Beep tone 11  
P, Q  
PLAY MODE  
BANK 14  
Best Tuning Memory (BTM)  
8
INTRO 6, 12  
LOCAL  
MONO  
9
9
C
PGM 6, 14  
REP 6, 12  
SHUF 6, 12  
Program 6, 14  
Caution alarm  
4
CD playback 5, 11  
CD program memory 6, 14  
Clock  
5
R
D, E  
EN  
Radio  
Repeat Play 6, 12  
Reset  
Rotary remote 11, 18  
8
Direct disc selection 12  
Disc Memo 13  
Disc Scan 12  
4
Display 5, 9, 10, 11, 13  
Dual information 11  
S
F, G, H  
SET UP  
AMBER 11  
A.SCRL 11  
BEEP 11  
Fader 10  
Front panel  
Fuse 17  
4
CLOCK  
DIM 11  
5
I, J, K  
D.INFO 11  
GREEN 11  
LOUD 11  
Illumination color 11  
Intro Scan 6, 12  
RM 11  
Shuffle Play 6, 12  
L
Station Memo  
9
List-up 10, 13  
Local seek  
Locating  
9
T, U  
Treble 10  
a disc 12, 13  
a specific point 6, 12  
a specific track 5, 12  
a station 10  
V
Volume 10  
Loudness 11  
W, X, Y, Z  
Wireless remote 20  
Sony Corporation Printed in Japan  
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