FM/AM
Co m p a ct Disc
Pla ye r
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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-C460 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/ connections
manual.
CDX-C460
1997 by Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
Th is Un it On ly
Wit h Op t io n a l Eq u ip m e n t
CD/MD Ch a n g e r
Ge t t in g St a rt e d
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
CD Pla ye r
Listening to a CD ................................................ 5
— Shuffle Play .............................................. 12
Labeling a CD
Playing a CD in various modes ........................ 6
— Disc Memo ............................................... 13
Locating a disc by name
Ra d io
Memorizing stations automatically
— List-up ...................................................... 14
Selecting specific tracks for playback
— Bank .......................................................... 14
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 7
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 7
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 8
Storing the station names
— Station Memo ............................................ 8
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Locating a station by name
— List-up ........................................................ 9
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n
Precautions ......................................................... 15
Maintenance ....................................................... 16
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 16
Attaching the label to the rotary remote ........ 17
Location of controls .......................................... 18
Specifications ..................................................... 20
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 21
Index ................................................................... 23
Ot h e r Fu n ct io n s
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................. 9
Muting the sound ................................................ 9
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 10
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At t a ch in g t h e fro n t p a n e l
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.
• Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on the
display window of the front panel.
Reset button
Notes
• 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.
• Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and some
memorized functions.
• 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, and you will have to
press the reset button again.
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Ca u t io n a la rm
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).
If you connect an optional power amplifier and
do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep tone
will be disabled.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent the unit from being stolen.
1 Press (OFF).
2 Press (RELEASE) to open up the front
panel. Then slide the font panel a little
to the left, and pull it tow ards 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.
• When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the
supplied front panel case.
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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).
Listening to a CD
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CLOCK
SET UP
Simply insert the CD.
Playback starts automatically.
1 Press (4) (n).
Labelled side up
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SET UP
The hour digit flashes.
2 Set the hour.
to go forw ard
If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
to go backw ard
repeatedly until “CD” appears.
Elapsed playing time
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1000
SET UP
TRACK
CD
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3 Press (4) (n).
Track number
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1000
SET UP
Note
To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony
compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).
The minutes digits flash.
4 Set the minutes.
To
Press
to go forw ard
Stop playback
Eject the CD
6 or (OFF)
6
to go backw ard
Ch a n g in g t h e d isp la ye d it e m s
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes
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SET UP
as follows:
Track number ˜Clock
2 Press (SHIFT).
Lo ca t in g a sp e cific t ra ck
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
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1008
SET UP
The clock starts.
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) momentarily.
3 Press (SHIFT).
To locate succeeding tracks
When the mode setting is complete, the
normal playback mode appears.
SEEK
AMS
To locate preceding tracks
Note
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.
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Pla yin g t ra cks re p e a t e d ly
Lo ca t in g a sp e cific p o in t in a t ra ck
— Repeat Play
— Manual Search
1 During playback, press (SHIFT).
During playback, press and hold either
side of (SEEK/AMS). Release the button
w hen you have found the desired point.
2 Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until ”REP-1“
appears.
To search forw ard
Repeat Play starts.
SEEK
AMS
REP1
CD
To search backw ard
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REP1
SHUF
SET UP PLAY MODE
REP
Note
If “
” or “
” appears in the display,
3 Press (SHIFT).
that means you have reached the beginning or the end of
the disc and you cannot go any further.
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “REP-OFF” in step 2 above.
Pla yin g t ra cks in ra n d o m o rd e r
— Shuffle Play
Playing a CD in various
modes
1 During playback, press (SHIFT).
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 (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until ”SHUF-
1“ appears.
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Shuffle Play starts.
SHUF1
CD
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SET UP PLAY MODE
REP
SHUF
Se a rch in g fo r t h e d e sire d t ra ck
— Intro Scan
3 Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “SHUF-OFF” in step 2 above.
1 During playback, press (SHIFT).
Every time you press (SHIFT), only the
items you can select light up.
SET UP PLAY MODE
SHIFT
1
2
3
4
5
2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
”INTRO“ appears.
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INTROOFF
PLAY MODE
3 Press (4) (n) to select “INTRO-ON.”
Intro Scan starts.
CD
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INTROON
PLAY MODE
4 Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “INTRO-OFF” in step 3 above.
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Memorizing only the
desired stations
Radio
You can store up to 10 stations on each band
(20 for FM1 and FM2, 10 for AM) in the order
of your choice.
Memorizing stations
automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
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 (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band (FM1, FM2 or AM).
3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune
in the station you w ant to store on the
number button.
Ca u t io n
When tuning in a station while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
4 Press the desired number button ((1) to
(10)) for tw o seconds until ”MEM“
appears.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
The number button indication appears in
the display.
Each time you press (SOURCE), the source
changes as follows:
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CD ˜TUNER
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be erased.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
Each time you press (MODE), the band
changes as follows:
z FM1
z FM2
z AM
3 Press (SHIFT).
4 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
”BTM“ appears.
5 Press (4) (n) until ”B.T.M“ appears.
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds and the setting is stored.
6 Press (SHIFT).
Notes
• The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If
only a few stations are received, some number buttons
will retain heir former setting.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit
starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.
• If a CD is not in the unit, only the tuner band appears
even if you press (SOURCE).
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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
tuner.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band (FM1, FM2 or AM).
St o rin g t h e st a t io n n a m e s
3 Press the number button ((1) to (10))
momentarily w here the desired station is
stored.
1 Tune in a station w hose name you w ant
to store.
2
Press (LIST) for tw o seconds.
If yo u ca n n o t t u n e in a p re se t
st a t io n
FM1
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Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
momentarily to search for the station
(Automatic Tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
3 Enter the characters.
1 Press (+) to select the desired
characters.
(A nB nC n··· Z n0 n1 n2 n
··· 9 n+ n– n* n/ n\ n> n<
n. n_ )
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Note
FM1
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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.
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).
2 Press (4) (n) after locating the
desired character.
The flashing cursor moves to the next
space.
If FM st e re o re ce p t io n is p o o r
— Monaural Mode
FM1
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1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) repeatedly until “MONO”
appears.
If you press (1) (N), the flashing cursor
moves to the left.
2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until “MONO-
ON“ appears.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
4 To return to the normal radio reception,
press (LIST) for tw o seconds.
3 Press (SHIFT).
Tip
To go back to the normal mode, select
“MONO-OFF” in step 2 above.
To erase/correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for each
character.
Ch a n g in g t h e d isp la ye d it e m s
Each time you press (DSPL), the item
alternates between the frequency and the
clock.
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Disp la yin g t h e st a t io n n a m e
Press (DSPL) during radio reception.
Other Functions
FM1
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Each time you press (DSPL), the item
changes as follows:
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
z Station name*
z Frequency
z Clock
* If the station name of a station is not stored, “NO
NAME” appears in the display for one second.
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance and
fader.
Each source can store the bass and treble levels
independantly.
Era sin g t h e st a t io n n a m e
1 Tune in any station and press (LIST) for
1 Select the item you w ant to adjust by
tw o seconds.
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
VOL (volume) nBAS (bass) nTRE
(treble) nBAL (balance) nFAD (fader)
2 Press (DSPL) for tw o seconds.
3 Press (+) or (–) to select the name that
2 Adjust the selected item by pressing (+)
or (–).
you w ant to erase.
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Adjust within three seconds after selecting.
(After three seconds, the buttons function
as volume control buttons.)
4 Press (5) (ENTER) for tw o seconds.
The name is erased.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you want to erase
other names.
5 Press (LIST) for tw o seconds.
The unit returns to the normal radio
reception mode.
Muting the sound
Press (MUTE).
“MUTE-ON” flashes momentarily.
To restore the previous volume level, press
(MUTE) again.
Locating a station by
name — List-up
Tip
The unit decreases the volume automatically when a
telephone call comes in (Telephone mute function).
1 Press (LIST) momentarily.
The name assigned to the station currently
playing appears in the display.
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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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Bo o st in g b a ss so u n d — D-bass
You can enjoy clear and powerful bass sound.
The D-bass function boosts the low frequency
signal with a sharper curve than conventional
bass boost.
You can hear the bass line more clearly even if
the vocal sound is the same volume. You can
emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily
with the D-BASS dial. This effect is similar to
the one you get when you use an optional
subwoofer system.
Changing the sound and
display settings
You can set:
• CLOCK (page 5).
• D.INFO (dual information) to display the
clock and the play mode at the same time
(ON) or to display the information
alternately (OFF).
• AUTO-DIM (Dimmer) to change the
brightness of the display.
Moreover, the Digital D-bass* function creates
even sharper and more powerful bass sound
than Analog D-bass.
— Select “AUTO” to dim the display only
when you turn the lights on.
* Digital D-bass is available during CD playback.
— Select “ON” to dim the display.
• BEEP to turn the beep tones on or off.
• RM (Rotary Remote) to change the operative
direction of the controls of the optional rotary
remote.
Digital D-BASS
Analog D-BASS
D-BASS 3
D-BASS 2
D-BASS 1
D-BASS 3
D-BASS 2
D-BASS 1
— Select “NORM” to use the rotary remote
in the factory preset position.
— Select “REV” when you mount the
rotary remote on the right of the steering
column.
0dB
0dB
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
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• A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) (page 11).
Adjusting the bass curve
Note
If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use
the built-in amplifier, the beep tone will be disabled.
Turn the D-BASS dial to adjust the bass
level (1, 2 or 3).
“D-BASS” appears in the display.
During CD playback, “DIGITAL D-BASS”
appears in the display.
1 Press (SHIFT).
2 Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until the
To cancel, turn the dial to the OFF position.
desired setting mode appears.
Note
Each time you press (2) (SET UP), the item
changes as follows:
The bass sound may distort at same volumes. If the bass
sound distorts, adjust the D-BASS dial or volume button.
CLOCK nD.INFO* nAUTO-DIM nBEEP n
RM nA.SCRL*
* When you have not tune the station or there is no
CD/MD being played, these items will not appear.
Note
The displayed item will differ depending on the source.
3 Press (4) (n) to select the desired
setting (for example: ON or OFF).
4 Press (SHIFT).
When the mode setting is complete, the
normal playback mode appears.
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If you press (DSPL) to change the display
item, the disc or track name of the MD is
scrolled automatically whether you set the
function on or off.
With Optional Equipment
CD/MD Changer
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP)
You can control up to 7 CD and MD changers
with this unit.
repeatedly until “A.SCRL” appears.
2 Press (4) (n) to select “A.SCRL-ON.”
Playing a CD or MD
3 Press (SHIFT).
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD
To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.SCRL-OFF” in
step 2 above.
or MD.
2 Press (MODE) until the desired changer
appears (for example CD2 or CD3).
CD/ MD playback starts.
Disp la yin g t h e re co rd in g d a t e o f
t h e cu rre n t ly se le ct e d MD
Press (DSPL) for tw o seconds during MD
playback.
The recording date of the track is displayed
for about three seconds.
When a CD or MD changer is connected, all
the tracks play from the beginning.
Ch a n g in g t h e d isp la ye d it e m s
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD/ MD
playback, the item changes as follows:
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Lo ca t in g a sp e cific t ra ck
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
$
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) once for each track you
w ant to skip.
Elapsed playback time
$
Disc name*1
To locate succeeding tracks
SEEK
AMS
$
Track name*2
To locate preceding tracks
$
Clock*3
Lo ca t in g a sp e cific p o in t in a t ra ck
— Manual Search
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 function is on, the clock does not
appear in the display.
During playback, press and hold either
side of (SEEK/AMS). Release the button
w hen you have found the desired point.
2
3
To search forw ard
SEEK
AMS
Tip
To search backw ard
If the name of the MD is too long, you can scroll it across
the display window by pressing (SHIFT), then (1) (N).
Lo ca t in g a d isc b y d isc n u m b e r
Au t o m a t ica lly scro llin g a d isc n a m e
— Direct Disc Selection
— Auto Scroll
Press the number button corresponding
to the desired disc number.
The desired disc in the currently selected
changer begins playback.
If the disc name or track name on an MD
exceeds 8 characters and the Auto Scroll
function is on, automatically scrolls on the
display as follows:
• The disc name appears when the disc has changed (if the
disc name is selected).
• The track name appears when the track has changed (if
the track name is selected).
• The disc or track name appears depending on the setting
when you press (SOURCE) to select an MD.
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Scanning the tracks
Playing tracks in random
order — Shuffle Play
You can select:
• SHUF-1 to play the tracks on the current disc
in random order.
— Intro Scan
You can play the first 10 seconds of all the
tracks on the currently selected disc.
1 During playback, press (SHIFT), then
press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“INTRO” appears.
• SHUF-2 to play the tracks in the current
changer in random order.
• SHUF-3 to play all the tracks in random
order.
2 Press (4) (n) to select “INTRO-ON.”
1 During playback, press (SHIFT).
Intro Scan starts.
2 Press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until the
3 Press (SHIFT).
desired setting appears.
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “INTRO-OFF” in step 2 above.
z SHUF-1
z SHUF-2
z SHUF-3
SHUF-OFF Z
Shuffle Play starts.
3 Press (SHIFT).
Playing tracks repeatedly
EN
— Repeat Play
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “SHUF-OFF” in step 2 above.
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.
1 During playback, press (SHIFT).
2 Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
z REP-1
z REP-2
z REP-3
z REP-OFF
Repeat Play starts.
3 Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “REP-OFF” in step 2 above.
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Disp la yin g t h e d isc m e m o
Labeling a CD — Disc Memo
Press (DSPL) during CD playback.
(CD changer with custom file function)
DISC NAME
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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 the
disc by name (page 14) 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 Name
Clock Z
1 Play the CD and press (LIST) for tw o
seconds.
Era sin g t h e d isc m e m o
DISC NAME
CD2
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1 Select the CD changer (page 11).
2 Press (LIST) for tw o seconds.
3 Press (DSPL) for tw o seconds.
2 Enter the characters.
1 Press (+) to select the desired
characters.
(A nB nC n··· Z n0 n1 n2 n
··· 9 n+ n– n* n/ n\ n> n<
n. n_ )
4 Press (+) or (–) to select the name that
you w ant to erase.
DISC NAME
CD2
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1
5 Press (5) (ENTER) for tw o seconds.
The name is erased.
If you press (–), the characters appear
in reverse order.
If you want to enter a blank space
between characters, select “_” (under-
bar).
Repeat steps 4 and 5 if you want to erase
other names.
6 Press (LIST) for tw o 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
CD2
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If you press (1) (N), the flashing cursor
moves to the left.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
3 To return to the normal CD playback
mode, press (LIST) for tw o seconds.
Tip
To erase/correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for each
character.
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2 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select
the track number you w ant to skip and
press (5) (ENTER).
Locating a disc by name
— List-up (CD changer with custom file
function or MD changer)
DISC
TRACK
CD2
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PLAY MODE
ENTER
You can use this function with discs that have
been assigned a custom name. For more
information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a
CD” (page 13).
The indication changes from “PLAY” to
“SKIP.” If you want to return to “PLAY,"
press (5) (ENTER) again.
1 Press (LIST) momentarily.
The name assigned to the disc currently
playing appears in the display.
3 Repeat step 2 to set the “PLAY” or “SKIP”
mode on all the tracks.
DISC
4 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) for tw o seconds.
The unit returns to the normal CD playback
mode.
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ENTER
2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the
desired disc.
5 Press (SHIFT).
Notes
3 Press (5) (ENTER) to play back the disc.
• You can set the “PLAY” and “SKIP” mode on up to 24
tracks.
• You cannot set the “SKIP” mode on all the tracks.
Notes
EN
• 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).
Pla yin g t h e sp e cifie d t ra cks o n ly
• The track names are not displayed during MD playback.
• If there are no discs in the magazine, “NO DISC”
appears in the display.
• If a disc has not been assigned a custom file, “********”
appears in the display.
• If the disc information has not been read by the unit,
“NOT READ” appears in the display. To load the disc,
first press the number button, then choose the disc that
has not been loaded.
• The information appears only in upper case. There are
also some letters which cannot be displayed (during MD
playback).
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.
2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
z BANK-ON
z BANK-INV
z BANK-OFF
Selecting specific tracks
for playback
BANK
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— Bank
BANKON
PLAY MODE
(CD changer with custom file function)
Playback starts from the track following the
current one.
If you label the disc, you can set the unit to
skip tracks and play only the tracks you want.
3 Press (SHIFT).
1 Start playing the disc and press (SHIFT).
Then press (3) (PLAY MODE) for tw o
seconds.
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “BANK-OFF” in step 2 above.
Bank edit mode
DISC
TRACK
CD2
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5 1
PLAY MODE
ENTER
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).
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Before playing, clean the discs with an
optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from
the centre out.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic
spray intended for analog discs.
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
centre position.
• If your car is equipped with a power aerial,
note that it will extend automatically while
the unit is operating.
No t e s o n m o ist u re co n d e n sa t io n
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.
Wh e n yo u p la y 8 cm (3 in .) CDs
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Use the optional Sony compact disc single
adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from
being damaged.
EN
No t e s o n h a n d lin g 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 labelled
surface.
Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leave
them in a car parked in direct sunlight where
there can be a considerable rise in the
temperature inside the car.
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Maintenance
Dismounting the unit
Fu se re p la ce m e n t
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.
Release key
(supplied)
µ
µ
µ
µ
Fuse (10 A)
Wa rn in g
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as
this could damage the unit.
EN
Cle a n in g t h e co n n e ct o rs
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.
Press the clip inside the front cover w ith a thin
screw driver, and lever the front cover free.
Main unit
Back of the front panel
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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 matches the
functions of this unit and the mounting
position of the rotary remote.
After you mount the rotary remote, attach the
label as in the illustration below.
LIST
MODE
SOUND
EN
SOUND
MODE
LIST
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Location of controls
SOURCE
MODE
DSPL
LIST
1
2
D-BASS OFF
SEEK
SOUND
AMS
3
SHIFT
RELEASE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
MUTE
OFF
Refer to the pages for details.
1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music
EN
!™ MUTE button 9
Sensor/manual search) button 5, 6, 7, 8,
11, 14
!£ Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit hidden by the front panel) 4
2 SOURCE (source select) button 5, 7, 8,
!¢ OFF button 4, 5
11
!∞ SHIFT button
PLAY MODE 6, 7, 8, 12, 14
REP 6, 12
3 MODE (band/changer select) 7, 8, 11
4 SOUND button 9
5 Display w indow
SET UP 5, 10, 11
SHUF 6, 12
6 Receptor for the optional w ireless
remote
!§ POWER SELECT sw itch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
7 DSPL (display mode change) button 5,
8, 9, 11, 13
See “POWER SELECT Switch” in the
Installation/ Connections manual.
8 6 (eject) button 5
!¶ During radio reception:
9 LIST button
Disc Memo 13
List-up 9, 14
Number buttons 7, 8
During CD/MD playback:
Direct disc selection buttons 11
Station Memo 8, 9
!• D-BASS dial 10
!º RELEASE (front panel release) button 4,
16
!¡ (+) (–) (volume//bass/treble/balance/
fader control) buttons 5, 8, 9, 13
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Op t io n a l w ire le ss
re m o t e (RM-X41)
DR
SOURCE
OFF
MODE
–
SEEK
AMS
+
=
+
–
PRESET
DISC
+
REW
FF
–
+
SOUND
SEL
MUTE
DSPL
EN
Th e b u t t o n s o f t h e w ire le ss re m o t e
o p e ra t e co n t ro l t h e sa m e fu n ct io n s a s
t h o se o n t h is u n it .
1 OFF button
6 MUTE button
7 (–) (+) buttons
8 DSPL button
2 MODE/DIR button
(MODE) controls the same function on this
unit.
9 SOUND button
3 SOURCE button
4 SEEK/AMS button
5 PRESET/DISC button
You cannot do 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
17 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.
Ot h e r sp e cifica t io n s
CD p la ye r se ct io n
Ge n e ra l
Outputs
Line outputs (2)
Power antenna relay
control lead
Power amplifier control
lead
Telephone mute control
lead
System
Compact disc digital audio
system
Signal-to-noise ratio
Frequency response
Wow and flutter
Laser Diode Properties
Material
90 dB
10 – 20,000 Hz
Below measurable limit
Illumination 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
GaAlAs
Tone controls
Wavelength
780 nm
Emission Duration
Laser output power
Continuous
Less than 44.6 µW*
Power requirements
Dimensions
EN
* This output is the value measured at a distance of
200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical
Pick-up Block.
(7 1/
(w/ h/ d)
Approx. 178 × 50 × 154 mm
(7 1/ × 2 × 6 1/
in.)
(w/ h/ d)
2
× 2 3/
8
× 7 in.)
Mounting dimensions
8
8
Tu n e r se ct io n
FM
Tuning range
Mass
Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb. 14 oz.)
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
RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m),
RC-65 (5 m)
Cleaning cloth XP-CD1
Compact disc single
adapter CSA-8
87.5 – 107.9 MHz
Supplied accessories
Antenna terminal
External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity
Selectivity
Signal-to-noise ratio
8 dBf
Optional accessories
75 dB at 400 kHz
62 dB (stereo),
65 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.9 % (stereo),
0.5 % (mono)
35 dB at 1 kHz
30 – 15,000 Hz
2 dB
Separation
Frequency response
Capture ratio
AM
Optional equipment
CD changer
Tuning range
Antenna terminal
530 – 1,710 kHz
External antenna connector
CDX-705 (10 discs),
CDX-T65 (6 discs),
CDX-T62 (6 discs)
MD changer
Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/ 450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
MDX-60, MDX-61
Source selector
XA-C30
Po w e r a m p lifie r se ct io n
Outputs
Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
4 – 8 ohms
Speaker impedance
Maximum power output 40 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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Troubleshooting guide
The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.
Ge n e ra l
Ca u se /So lu t io n
Pro b le m
• 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.
The contents of the memory
have been erased.
nStore again into the memory.
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning
the connectors” (page 16) for details.
Indications do not appear in the
display.
• An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not
using the built-in amplifier.
No beep tone.
• The beep tone is muted (page 10).
EN
CD/MD p la yb a ck
Pro b le m
Ca u se /So lu t io n
A disc cannot be loaded.
• Another CD is already loaded.
• The CD was forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong
way (MD).
Play does not begin.
Defective MD or dusty CD.
A disc is automatically ejected.
The ambient temperature exceeds 50° C (122° F).
Press the reset button.
The operation buttons do not
function.
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.
Ra d io re ce p t io n
Pro b le m
Ca u se /So lu t io n
Preset tuning is not possible.
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not
possible.
The broadcast signal is too weak.
nUse manual tuning.
The “ST” indication flashes.
• Tune in the frequency precisely.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
nSet to the MONO mode (page 8).
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Erro r d isp la ys (when optional CD/MD changer is connected)
The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
Disp la y
Ca u se
So lu t io n
The disc magazine is not inserted in
the CD/ MD changer.
Insert the disc magazine with discs
into the CD/ MD changer.
NO MAG
No disc is inserted in the CD/ MD
changer.
Insert discs in the CD/ MD changer.
NO DISC
A CD/ MD cannot play because of
some problem.
Insert another CD/ MD.
NG DISCS
A CD is dirty or inserted upside
Clean or insert the CD correctly.
down.*2
1
ERROR*
An MD does not play because of some Insert another MD.
problem.*2
1
No tracks have been recorded on an
Play an MD with tracks recorded on
it.
BLANK*
MD.*2
The CD/ MD changer cannot be
Press the reset button of the this unit.
RESET
NO READY
HI TEMP
operated because of some problem.
The lid of the MD changer is open or
MDs are not inserted properly.
Close the lid or inserted the MDs
properly.
EN
The ambient temperature is more than Wait until the temperature goes down
50° C (122° F). below 50° C (122° F).
*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 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, 11
Automatic tuning
Auto Scroll 11
Manual search 6, 11
8
Manual tuning
8
MD playback 11
Monaural mode
8
Mute
9
B
Balance
Bass
9
P, Q
9
Bank Play 14
Beep tone 10
PLAY MODE
BANK 14
Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
7
INTRO 6, 11
LOCAL
MONO
8
8
C
Caution alarm
CD playback 5, 11
4
R
Clock
5
Radio
Repeat Play 6, 12
Reset
Rotary remote 10, 17
7
4
D, E
D-BASS 10
Dimmer 10
Direct disc selection 11
Disc Memo 13
Display 5, 8, 13
Dual information 10
EN
S
SET UP
A.SCRL 11
BEEP 10
CLOCK
5
DIM 10
D.INFO 10
RM 10
F, G, H
Fader
9
Shuffle Play 6, 12
Front panel
Fuse 16
4
Station memo
8
T, U
I, J, K
Treble
9
Intro Scan 6, 12
V
L
Volume 9,
List-up 9, 14
Local seek
Locating
a disc 11, 14
8
W, X, Y, Z
a specific point 6, 11
a specific track 5, 11
Wireless remote 19
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