3-856-122-42 (2)
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
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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
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— 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.
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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
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CLOCK
SET UP
1 Press (4) (n).
SET
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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
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Elapsed playing time
SET
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EQ
1000
TRACK
SET UP
CD
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5 215
3 Press (4) (n).
Track number
SET
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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
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1008
SET UP
Track number ˜ Clock
2 Press (SHIFT).
Locating a specific track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
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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.
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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
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ENTER
PLAY MODE
ENTER
µ
1 Press (SHIFT).
TRACK
CD
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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
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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
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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
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CD
SUR
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4 P103
EQ
PLAY MODE
ENTER
PGM1
PLAY MODE
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.
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To select Program 2, press (4) (n)
repeatedly until “P 2” appears.
Program 2 playback
PGM
2
CD
SUR
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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
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PGM1 2
PLAY MODE
TRACK
CD
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2 P102
PLAY MODE
ENTER
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Normal playback
CD
3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
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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
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7 P108
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PLAY MODE
ENTER
“P 1” shows Program 1 is selected.
2 Press (1) (N) repeatedly until “DEL”
appears.
DEL
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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2 Press (SHIFT), then press (6) (BTM).
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
DISC
TRACK
DEL
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- -- P106
PLAY MODE
ENTER
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Notes
• The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If
only a few stations are received, some number buttons
remain empty.
TRACK
CD
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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
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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 _ )
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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
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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
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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.
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Displaying the station name
Press (DSPL) during radio reception.
Other Functions
FM1
SUR
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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.)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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1 SCHUBERT
ENTER
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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
!º RELEASE (front panel release) button 4,
18
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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.
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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
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