MDX-C8500X - Media player SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	CD/MD multimedia player with FM/AM radio
Brand	Sony
Model	MDX-C8500X
Dimensions (W × H × D)	Approx. 178 × 50 × 183 mm
Power supply	Car battery 12 V DC (negative ground)
Max. output power	50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
Signal-to-noise ratio (CD/MD)	90 dB
Frequency response (CD/MD)	10 - 20,000 Hz
FM reception range	87.5 - 107.9 MHz
AM reception range	530 - 1,710 kHz
Main functions	CD and MD playback, FM/AM radio, optional TV tuner, 5-band equalizer, DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer), repeat/random playback, station memory, CD identification (disc memo), CD TEXT display
Maintenance	Clean connectors with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol; replace fuse
Security	Remove the front panel to protect against theft; reset required after battery change
Supplied accessories	Card remote control RM-X91, front panel case, installation and connection items
Optional accessories	Command satellite RM-X4S, adapter for 8 cm CD CSA-8, CD/MD changer, TV tuner XT-40V

Frequently Asked Questions - MDX-C8500X SONY

How to reset the unit after a battery replacement?

To reset the unit, remove the front panel and press the reset button located on the front of the unit using a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen. This erases the clock setting and some memorized functions.

How to remove the front panel to protect the unit?

Press OFF, then OPEN. Slide the front panel to the right and remove it from the left. Store it in the supplied case. Do not place anything on the internal surface and avoid direct exposure to sunlight.

How to set the clock?

Press MENU, then navigate to "Clock" using the DISC/PRST buttons. Press ENTER, adjust the hours with DISC/PRST, press SEEK/AMS (+) to go to minutes, adjust the minutes, then press ENTER to confirm.

How to automatically memorize radio stations?

Select the radio source with SOURCE, choose the band (FM1, FM2, etc.) with MODE, press MENU, select "BTM" with DISC/PRST, then press ENTER. The strongest stations are memorized under the number buttons.

How to use random track playback?

During playback, press the ② (SHUF) button several times to select the mode: Shuf 1 (random from the current disc), Shuf 2 (random from the optional unit), Shuf All (random from all units). To deactivate, select "Shuf off".

How to clean the front panel connectors?

Open the front panel by pressing OPEN and remove it. Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol to clean the connectors. Do not touch the connectors with your fingers and do not force.

What to do in case of condensation inside the player?

If moisture condenses on the lenses (during rain or high humidity), the unit may not function properly. Remove the disc and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate.

How to use the card remote control?

The card remote control RM-X91 has buttons similar to those on the unit. Point it at the receiver and use the buttons for the main functions. Replace the lithium battery CR2025 when the range decreases.

How to adjust the equalizer to customize the sound?

Press SOUND until you see "EQ", then use SEEK/AMS to choose a curve (Rock, Vocal, Groove, Techno, Custom, off). To adjust a curve, go to the EQ Tune menu via MENU, select the curve, then adjust the frequency and level.

How to use the optional command satellite?

The command satellite RM-X4S allows remote control of the unit. Turn the control to adjust the volume, press and turn to change disc or select presets. You can reverse the direction of operation by pressing SOUND for two seconds while holding the VOL control pressed.

USER MANUAL MDX-C8500X SONY

FM/AM MiniDisc Player

MDX-C8500X

Operating Instructions US

Mode d'emploi FR

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. ____ Serial No. ____

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Compact Disc Player/MiniDisc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features using the following controller accessories:

Supplied accessory

Card remote commander RM-X91

Optional accessory

Rotary commander RM-X4S

In addition to the CD/MD playback and radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD unit ¹ . When you operate this unit or a connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc 2 .

*1 You can connect an MD changer, a CD changer, an MD player, or a CD player.
*2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such as the disc name, artist name and track names.
This information is recorded on the disc.

You can change the display language to English, French, or Spanish.

* Some display indications do not appear in the language you select.

Precautions

• If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
• If no power is being supplied to the unit, check the connections first. If everything is in order, check the fuse.
• If no sound comes from the speakers of the two-speaker system, set the fader control to the center position.
• If your car is equipped with a power antenna, it will extend automatically while the unit is operating.
• Do not use the Custom file feature while driving, or perform any other function which could divert your attention from the road.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the CD/MD player. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

To maintain high quality sound

If you have drink holders near your audio equipment, be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit and CD/MD. Sugary residues on the unit or CD/MD may contaminate the lenses inside the unit, reduce the sound quality, or prevent sound reproduction altogether.

Notes on CDs

A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum sound, handle the disc as follows. Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface.

Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled surface.

If you use the discs explained below, the sticky residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and may cause malfunction or ruin your discs.

Do not use second-hand or rental CDs that have a sticky residue on the surface (for example from peeled-off stickers or from ink, or glue leaking from under the stickers).

There are paste residue Ink is sticky

Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are beginning to peel off.

Stickers that are beginning to peel away, leaving a sticky residue

Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers attached.

Labels are attached

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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.

Before playing, clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center out.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.

Notes on CD-R discs

• You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) on this unit. However depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R disc itself, some CD-Rs cannot be played on this unit.
• You cannot play a CD-R that is not finalized (Finalization is necessary for a recorded CD-R disc to be played on the audio CD player).
• You cannot play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) on this player.

When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs

Use the optional Sony compact disc single adaptor (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from damage.

Notes on MDs

Since the disc itself is housed in a cartridge, free from accidental contact with your fingers and dust, MDs can withstand a certain degree of the rough handling. However, dirt or dust on the surface of the cartridge or a warped cartridge may cause a malfunction. Observe the following for best results.

Never touch the surface of the disc itself by deliberately opening the shutter on the cartridge.

When you eject the MD, the shutter may be open. In such a case, close the shutter immediately.

Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air-ducts. Do not leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can a considerable rise in temperature.

Make sure the MD is not left on the dashboard or rear tray of a car etc. where the temperature can also be excessive.

Notes on attaching labels

Be sure to attach labels on cartridges correctly, as failing to do so may cause the MD to become stuck in the unit.

• Attach the label in a suitable position.
• Remove old labels before putting new ones on.
• Replace labels that are beginning to peel away from the MD.

Cleaning

Wipe the surface of the MD cartridge from time to time with a soft dry cloth.

Table of contents

Location of controls 7

Getting Started

Resetting the unit 9

Detaching the front panel 9

Turning the unit on/off 10

How to use the menu 10

Setting the clock 10

CD/MD

Listening to a CD with CDX-C8050X only .... 11

Listening to an MD with MDX-C8500X only 12

Playing a CD or MD (with optional CD/MD unit) ...... 12

Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play .... 14

Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play .... 14

Labeling a CD — Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the custom file function).... 15

Locating a disc by name — List-up (For a CD unit with the custom file function or an MD unit) .... 16

Selecting specific tracks for playback — Bank (For a CD unit with the custom file function) .... 17

Radio

Memorizing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ...... 18

Memorizing only the desired stations ..... 18

Receiving the memorized stations.... 19

Storing the station names — Station Memo .... 20

Locating a station by name — List-up .... 21

DSP

Setting the equalizer 21

Selecting the listening position 22

Selecting a soundstage menu — Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO) ...... 23

Adjusting the balance (BAL) 23

Adjusting the front and rear fader 24

Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s).... 25

Listening to each programme source in its registered DSO — Source Sound Memory (SSM) ...... 25

Selecting the spectrum analyzer 26

Other Functions

Labeling the rotary commander ...... 26

Using the rotary commander 27

Attenuating the sound 28

Changing the sound and display settings ..... 29

TV/Video

Watching the TV 30

Watching a video 30

Memorizing TV channels automatically ..... 30

Memorizing only the desired TV channels ... 30

Storing the TV channel names ...... 31

Displaying the information stored on discs .... 31

Watching the TV or video while listening to a CD or MD — Simultaneous Play .... 32

Additional Information

Maintenance 33

Dismounting the unit 34

Specifications 35

Troubleshooting guide 36

Location of controls

Refer to the pages listed for details.

1 Volume control dial

2 MENU button 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

3 DISC/PRST +/- (cursor up/down) button 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

During radio reception: Preset stations select 19

During CD/MD playback: Disc change 13, 16

During TV reception: Channel select 30

4▲ (eject) button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 11, 12

5 DSPL (display mode change) button 12, 13, 15, 20

6 LIST button

Station Memo 20

Disc Memo 15

List-up 16, 21, 31

7 SOURCE (Tuner/CD/MD/TV) button 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 32

8 Display window

9 OPEN button 9, 11, 12, 33

10 DSO button 23

11 SOUND button 21, 22, 23, 24, 25

12 Reset button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 9

13 OFF button* 9, 10, 11, 12

14SEEK/AMS -/+ (cursor left/right) button 10, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

Seek 18, 19

Automatic Music Sensor 13

Manual Search 13, 19

15 ENTER button 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

16MODE button

During radio reception: BAND select 18, 19

During CD or MD playback: CD/MD unit select 12, 16

During TV reception: TV1/TV2 select 30

17 Receptor for the card remote commander

18Number buttons

During radio reception: Preset number select 18, 19

During CD/MD playback:

① REP 14

②SHUF 14

During TV reception: Preset number select 30

* Warning when installing in a car without ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch Be sure to press OFF on the unit for two seconds to turn off the clock display after turning off the engine.

When you press OFF only momentarily, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery wear.

Location of controls

Card remote commander RM-X91

The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

1 OFF button
2 MENU button
3 SOURCE button
4 SEEK/AMS (cursor ←/→) buttons
5 SOUND button
6 DSPL button
7 ATT button
8 LIST button
9 DISC/PRST (cursor ↑/↓) buttons
10 ENTER button
11MODE button
12VOL buttons

A unit turned off by pressing OFF for two seconds cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless SOURCE on the unit is pressed or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

Replacing the lithium battery

When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery.

Notes on lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit.

Remove the front panel and press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Reset button

Note

Pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting and some memorized functions.

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen.

1 Press OFF.

2 Press OPEN, then slide the front panel to the right side, and pull out the left side of the front panel.

Notes

• Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit.
• If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.
• When carrying the front panel with you, use the supplied front panel case.

Attaching the front panel

Place the hole Ⓐ in the front panel onto the spindle Ⓑ on the unit as illustrated, then push the left side in.

Notes

• Be careful not to attach the front panel upside down.
• Do not press the front panel too hard against the unit when attaching it.
• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure on the display window of the front panel.
• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or where there may be a considerable rise in temperature.

Caution alarm

If you turn the car ignition off without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.

Turning the unit on/off

Turning on the unit

Press SOURCE or insert a disc in the unit. For details on operation, refer to page 11 (CD/MD) and page 18 (Radio).

Turning off the unit

Press OFF to stop CD/MD playback or FM/AM reception (the key illumination and display remains on.)

Press OFF for two seconds to completely turn off the unit.

Note

If your car has no ACC position on the ignition key switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing OFF for two seconds to avoid car battery wear.

How to use the menu

This unit is operated by selecting items from a menu.

To select, first enter the menu mode and choose up/down (+/- of DISC/PRST), or choose left/right (-/+ of SEEK/AMS).

DISC/PRST

(+): To select upwards
(-): To select downwards

SEEK/AMS
(-): To select leftwards

(+): To select rightwards

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "Clock" appears.

① Press ENTER.

The hour indication flashes.

② Press either side of DISC/PRST to set the hour.

③Press (+) side of SEEK/AMS.

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press either side of DISC/PRST to set the minute.

2 Press ENTER.

The clock starts.

After the clock setting is completed, the display returns to normal playback mode.

Note

In the initial setting, the clock indication appears while the unit is turned off.

When you select the "on" setting of the "D.Info" item (page 29), you can see the clock indication in the upper part of the display while you are enjoying any source.

CD/MD

CDX-C8050X:

In addition to playing a CD with this unit alone, you can also control external CD/MD units.

MDX-C8500X:

In addition to playing an MD with this unit alone, you can also control external CD/MD units.

If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you playback a CD TEXT disc.

Listening to a CD with CDX-C8050X only

1 Press OPEN and insert the CD. Playback starts automatically.

2 Close the front panel.

Tip

To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).

If a CD is already inserted, press SOURCE repeatedly until "CD" appears to start playback.

When the last track on the CD is over

The track number indication returns to "1," and playback restarts from the first track of the CD.

To Press

Stop playback OFF

Eject the CD Ⓗ OPEN then ▲

For details on operation, refer to "Changing the display item" (page 12), "Automatically scrolling a disc name," "Locating a specific track," "Locating a specific point in a track," and "Locating a disc" (page 13).

Listening to an MD with MDX-C8500X only

1 Press OPEN and insert the MD.

Playback starts automatically.

2 Close the front panel.

If an MD is already inserted, press SOURCE repeatedly until "MD" appears to start playback.

The title of the MD* and the track title will appear in the display window, then the playing time will appear.

Elapsed playing timeTrack number
* Only if these titles are prerecorded on the MD.

When the last track on the MD is over

The track number indication returns to "1," and playback restarts from the first track of the MD.

To Press

Stop playback OFF

Eject the MD Ⓞ OPEN then ▲

For details on operation, refer to

"Changing the display item,"

"Automatically scrolling a disc name,"

"Locating a specific track,"

"Locating a specific point in a track," and

"Locating a disc" (page 13).

Playing a CD or MD

(with optional CD/MD unit)

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select "CD" or "MD".

2 Press MODE until the desired unit appears.

CD/MD playback starts.

All the discs in the current CD/MD unit is played from the top.

Changing the display item

Each time you press DSPL during MD, CD or CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as follows:

*1 While an optional CD/MD unit is connected.

*2 If you have not labeled the CD or CD TEXT disc, or if there is no disc name prerecorded on the MD, "NO D.Name" appears in the display.

*3 If you playback a CD TEXT disc, the artist name appears in the display after the disc name. (Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.)

*4 If the track name of a CD TEXT disc or MD is not prerecorded, "NO T.Name" appears in the display.

When you connect an optional CD unit, you can label CD and CD TEXT discs with a personalized name using the disc memo function. Refer to “Labeling a CD” (page 15). However, if you use personalized labels, they will always take priority over the original CD TEXT information when such information is displayed.

After you select the desired item, the display will automatically change to the Motion Display mode after a few seconds.

In the Motion Display mode, all the items are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 29).

Automatically scrolling a disc name — Auto Scroll

If the disc name, artist name, or track name on an MD or a CD TEXT disc exceeds 10 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, information automatically scrolls across the display as follows:

• The disc name appears when the disc has changed (if the disc name is selected as the display item).
• The track name appears when the track has changed (if the track name is selected as the display item).
• The disc or track name appears depending on the setting when you press SOURCE to select an MD or CD TEXT disc.

If you press DSPL to change the display item, the disc or track name of the MD or CD TEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether you set the function on or off.

1 During playback, press MENU.
2 Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "A.Scrl" appears.
3 Press (+) side of SEEK/AMS to select "A.Scrl on."
4 Press ENTER.

To cancel Auto Scroll, select "A.Scrl off" in step 3 above.

Note

For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters, the following cases may happen:

— Some of the characters are not displayed.
— Auto Scroll does not work.

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, press either side of SEEK/AMS momentarily for each track you want to skip.

To locate succeeding tracks

Locating a specific point in a track — Manual Search

During playback, press and hold either side of SEEK/AMS. Release when you have found the desired point.

To search backward

To search forward

Note

If “...” or “...” appears in the display, you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

Locating a disc

— Disc Selection

When an optional CD/MD unit is connected, press either side of DISC/PRST to select the desired disc. The desired disc in the current optional CD/MD unit begins playback.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

The disc in the main unit will automatically repeat itself when it reaches the end. As repeat play, you can select:

• Repeat 1 - to repeat a track.
• Repeat 2 - to repeat a disc in the optional CD/MD unit.

During playback, press ① (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display.

* "Repeat 2" is only available when you connect one or more optional CD/MD units.

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal playback mode, select "Repeat off" in the step above.

Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play

You can select:

• Shuf 1 - to play the tracks on the current disc in random order.
• Shuf 2 - to play the tracks in the current optional CD/MD unit in random order.
• Shuf All - to play all the tracks in all the optional CD/MD units in random order.

During playback, press ② (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears in the display.

*1 "Shuf 2" is only available when you connect one or more optional CD/MD units.
*2 "Shuf All" is only available when:
- you connect one or more optional CD units, or two or more MD units (CDX-C8050X).
- you connect one or more optional MD units, or two or more CD units (MDX-C8500X).

Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal playback mode, select "Shuf off" in the step above.

Labeling a CD — Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the custom file function)

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 16) and select the specific tracks for playback (page 17).

1 Press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "Name Edit" appears.

2 Press ENTER. Name edit mode

3 Enter the characters. ①Press (+) side of DISC/PRST repeatedly to select the desired characters.

If you press (−) side of DISC/PRST repeatedly, the characters will appear in reverse order.

If you want to put a blank space between characters, select “” (under-bar).

②Press (+) side of SEEK/AMS after locating the desired character.

The next character flashes.

If you press (−) side of SEEK/AMS, the previous character flashes.

③ Repeat steps ① and ② to enter the entire name.

4 To return to normal CD playback mode, press ENTER.

Tips

• To erase or correct a name, enter “←” (underbar) for each character.
• There is another way to start labeling a CD. Press and hold LIST for two seconds instead of steps 1 and 2. You can also complete the operation by pressing and holding LIST for two seconds instead of step 4.

Displaying the disc memo

Press DSPL during CD or CD TEXT disc playback.

Each time you press DSPL during CD or CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as follows:

*1 While an optional CD unit is connected.
*2 If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.

Note

Do not use the Custom file feature while driving, or perform any other function which could divert your attention from the road.

Erasing the disc memo

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select "CD."
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the CD unit.
3 Press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "NameDel" appears.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly to select the disc name you want to erase.
6 Press ENTER for two seconds.

The name is erased.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.

7 Press MENU twice.

The unit returns to normal CD playback mode.

Notes

• When a personalized label is erased, the original CD TEXT information will appear in the display.
• When you erase all of the disc names, "No Data" appears in step 5.

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (For a CD unit with the custom file function or an MD unit)

You can use this function for discs that have been assigned a custom name. For more information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a CD” (page 15).

1 Press LIST.

The name assigned to the current disc appears in the display.

When you assign a disc memo label to a CD TEXT disc, it takes priority over the original CD TEXT information.

2 Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until you find the desired disc.

To locate preceding discs

To locate succeeding discs

3 Press ENTER to play the disc.

Notes

• After a disc name has been displayed for five seconds, the display returns to normal playback mode. To turn off the display, press LIST.
• The track names are not displayed during MD or CD TEXT disc 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, “?” appears in the display. To load a disc, first press the number button, then choose the disc that has not been loaded.
• Some letters cannot be displayed (during MD or CD TEXT disc playback).

Selecting specific tracks for playback — Bank

(For a CD unit with the custom file function)

If you label the disc, you can set the unit to skip or play the tracks of your choice.

1 Start playing the disc you want to label.
2 Press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "Bank sel" appears.
3 Press ENTER.

Bank edit mode

4 Label the tracks.

①Press either side of SEEK/AMS repeatedly to select the track you want to label.
②Press ENTER repeatedly to select "Play" or "Skip."

5 Repeat step 4 to set "Play" or "Skip" for all the tracks.
6 Press MENU twice.

The unit returns to normal CD playback mode.

Notes

• "NO Name" flashes for five seconds when an unlabeled disc is selected in step 3.
• You can set "Play" and "Skip" for up to 24 tracks.
• You cannot set "Skip" for all the tracks on a CD.

Playing specific tracks only

You can select:

• "Bank on" - to playback the tracks with the "Play" setting.
• "Bank inv" (Inverse) - to playback the tracks with the "Skip" setting.

1 During playback, press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "Bank off" appears.
2 Press (+) side of SEEK/AMS repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

3 Press MENU.

Playback starts from the track following the current one.

To return to normal playback mode, select "Bank off" in step 2 above.

Memorizing stations 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 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the tuner.

Each time you press SOURCE, the source changes as follows:

* If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, this item will not appear.

2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.

Each time you press MODE, the band changes as follows:

3 Press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "BTM" appears.

4 Press ENTER.

The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons.

A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Notes

• The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If only a few stations can be received, some number buttons will retain their former setting.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.
• If a disc is not in the unit, only the tuner band appears even if you press SOURCE.

Memorizing only the desired stations

You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for FM1, FM2, and FM3), up to 12 AM stations (6 each for AM1 and AM2) in the order of your choice.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the tuner.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press either side of SEEK/AMS to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button.
4 Press and hold the desired number button (① to ⑥) until “MEM” appears. 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.

Receiving the memorized stations

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the tuner.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press the number button (① to ⑥) on which the desired station is stored.

Tip

Press either side of DISC/PRST to receive the stations in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset Search Function).

If you cannot tune in a preset station

Press either side of SEEK/AMS 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.

Note

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "Local" (local seek mode) is displayed. Then press (+) side of SEEK/AMS to select "Local on." Press ENTER.

Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.

Tips

• When you select the "Local on" setting, "LCL Seek" appears while the unit is searching for a station.
• If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor — Monaural Mode

1 During radio reception, press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "Mono" appears.
2 Press (+) side of SEEK/AMS until "Mono on" appears.

The sound improves, but becomes monaural ("ST" disappears).

3 Press ENTER.

To return to normal mode, select "Mono off" in step 2 above.

If FM stereo broadcast becomes monaural

If interference occurs, the "IF Auto" function of this unit will automatically avoid noise and narrow the reception frequency. In such cases, some FM stereo broadcasts may become monaural. If you would like to listen to such broadcasts in stereo, manually switch to the "Wide" setting.

1 During radio reception, press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "IF Auto" appears.
2 Press (+) side of SEEK/AMS repeatedly to select desired setting.

IF Auto ↔ Wide

3 Press ENTER.

Note

When you widen the frequency signal reception setting ("Wide" mode), some interference may occur.

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 assign a name of up to eight characters for a station.

Storing the station names

1 Tune in a station whose name you want to store.

2 Press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "Name Edit" appears.

3 Press ENTER.

4 Enter the characters.

①Press (+) side of DISC/PRST repeatedly to select the desired characters.

(A → B → C → ... Z → 0 → 1 → 2 →; dots 9 → + → - → * → / → → gt; → lt; rightarrow . → w)

If you press (−) side of DISC/PRST repeatedly, the characters appear in the reverse order.

If you want to put a blank space between characters, select “” (underbar).

②Press (+) side of SEEK/AMS after locating the desired character.

The next character flashes.

If you press (−) side of ⒽSEEK/AMS, the previous character flashes.

③ Repeat steps ① and ② to enter the entire name.

5 To return to the normal radio reception, press ENTER.

Tips

• To erase or correct a name, enter “←” (underbar) for each character.
• When storing station names, there is an alternative method; press and hold LIST for two seconds instead of doing steps 2 and 3. Likewise, you can complete the operation by pressing and holding LIST for two seconds instead of doing step 5.

Displaying the station name Press DSPL during radio reception.

Each time you press DSPL, the item changes as follows:

Station name* ↔ Frequency

* If the station name of a station is not stored, "NO Name" appears in the display for one second.

Erasing the station name

1 Tune in a station you want to erase.
2 Press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "NameDel" appears.
3 Press ENTER.

4 Press either side of DISC/PRST to select the station name you want to erase.
5 Press ENTER for two seconds.

The name is erased.

Repeat steps 4 through 5 if you want to erase other names.

6 To return to the normal radio reception, press MENU.

Note

When you erase all of the station names, "NO Data" appears in step 5.

Locating a station by

name — List-up

1 Press LIST.

The name assigned to the station currently tuned appears in the display.

2 Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until you find the desired station.

When no name is assigned to the selected station, the frequency appears in the display.

3 Press ENTER to tune in the desired station.

Notes

• 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 LIST.
• When you connect a TV tuner, the list-up indication will not appear in the display of the unit.

DSP

Setting the equalizer

You can select an equalizer curve for five music types (Rock, Vocal, Groove, Techno, and Custom).

You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for frequency and level.

Selecting the equalizer curve

1 Press SOURCE to select a source (tuner, CD, or MD).

2 Press SOUND repeatedly until "EQ" appears.

Each time you press SOUND, the item changes as follows:

EQ (equalizer curve) → POS (listening position) → BAL (right-left) → F (front speaker volume) → R (rear speaker volume) → SUB (subwoofer volume) → VOL (volume) → EQ (equalizer curve)

3 Press either side of SEEK/AMS to select the desired equalizer curve.

Each time you press SEEK/AMS, the item changes as follows:

Rock ↔ Vocal ↔ Groove ↔ Techno ↔ Custom ↔ off ↔ Rock

To cancel the equalizing effect, select "off." After three seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the equalizer curve

1 Press MENU.

2 Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "EQ Tune" appears, then press ENTER.

3 Press either side of SEEK/AMS to select the desired equalizer curve, then press ENTER.

Each time you press SEEK/AMS, the item changes as follows:

Rock ↔ Vocal ↔ Groove ↔ Techno ↔ Custom ↔ off ↔ Rock

4 Select the desired frequency and level.

① Press either side of SEEK/AMS to select the desired frequency.

Each time you press SEEK/AMS, the frequency changes as follows:

62 Hz ↔ 157 Hz ↔ 396 Hz ↔ 1.0kHz ↔ 2.5kHz ↔ 6.3kHz ↔ 16.0kHz

② Press either side of DISC/PRST to adjust the desired volume level.

The volume is adjustable by 1 dB steps from -12 dB to +12 dB.

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press ENTER for two seconds.

5 Press MENU twice.

When the effect setting is complete, the normal playback mode appears.

Selecting the listening position

You can set a delayed time for the sound to reach the listeners from the speakers.

In this way, the unit can simulate a natural sound field so that you feel as if you are in the centre of the sound field no matter where you sit in the car.

Display window	Centre of sound field
POS All	Normal setting (1 + 2 + 3)
POS Front	Front part (1 + 2)
POS Front-R	Right front (2)
POS Front-L	Left front (1)
POS Rear	Rear part (3)
POS off	Cancel

1 Press SOURCE to select a source (tuner, CD, or MD).

2 Press SOUND repeatedly until "POS" appears.

3 Press either side of SEEK/AMS to select the desired listening position.

Each time you press 📄SEEK/AMS, the item changes as follows:

All ↔ Front ↔ Front-R ↔ Front-L ↔ Rear ↔ off ↔ All

To cancel the POS mode, select "off."

After three seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Selecting a soundstage menu

— Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO)

If your speakers are installed into the lower part of the doors, the sound will come from below and may not be clear. The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) function creates a more ambient sound as if there were speakers in the dashboard (virtual speakers).

Soundstage menu

Memory presets Meaning

DSO 1, 2, and 3 Virtual speakers (Standard)

Wide Virtual speakers (Wide)

off Cancel

Image of virtual speakers

*1 Standard
*2 Wide
*3 Acutual speakers position (lower part of the front doors).

Selecting the DSO

1 Press SOURCE to select a source (tuner, CD, or MD).
2 Press DSO repeatedly to select the desired DSO mode.

Each time you press DSO, the mode changes as follows:

To cancel the DSO mode, select "off." After three seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the balance (BAL)

You can adjust the sound balance from the left and right speakers.

1 Press SOURCE to select a source (tuner, CD, or MD).
2 Press SOUND repeatedly until "BAL" appears.

3 Press either side of SEEK/AMS to adjust the balance.

After three seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the front and rear fader

1 Press SOURCE to select a source (tuner, CD, or MD).
2 Press SOUND repeatedly until "F" for the front speakers or "R" for the rear speakers appears.

3 Press either side of SEEK/AMS to adjust the volume of front/rear speakers.
4 Press MENU twice.

After three seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Adjusting the cut-off frequency and the output volume level for the front/rear speakers

To match the characteristics of the installed speaker system, you can adjust the output volume level and the cut-off frequency of the speakers.

1 Press MENU.
2 Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "Front HPF" or "Rear HPF" appears, then press ENTER.

3 Select the desired frequency and level.

① Press either side of SEEK/AMS to select the cut-off frequency.

Each time you press SEEK/AMS, the frequency changes as follows:

off 7 8 Hz 9 9 Hz 1 2 5 Hz 1 5 7 Hz 1 9 8 Hz

② Press either side of DISC/PRST to adjust the volume level.

The volume is adjustable by 1 dB steps from -12 dB to +12 dB.

4 Press MENU twice.

When the effect setting is complete, the normal playback mode appears.

Tip

When you lower the volume all the way down, "ATT" appears and the cut-off frequency is disabled.

Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s)

1 Press SOURCE to select a source (tuner, CD, or MD).
2 Press SOUND repeatedly until "SUB" appears.

3 Press either side of SEEK/AMS to adjust the volume level.
4 Press MENU twice.

After three seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Tip

When you lower the volume all the way down, "ATT" appears and the cut-off frequency of the subwoofer is disabled.

Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s)

To match the characteristics of the connected subwoofer(s), you can cut out the unwanted high and middle frequency signals entering the subwoofer(s). By setting the cut-off frequency (see the diagram below), the subwoofer(s) will output only low frequency signals so you can get a clearer sound image.

1 Press MENU.
2 Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "SUB LPF" appears, then press ENTER.

3 Select the desired frequency and level.

① Press either side of SEEK/AMS to select the desired frequency.

Each time you press SEEK/AMS, the frequency changes as follows:

6 2 Hz 7 8 Hz 9 9 Hz 1 2 5 Hz 1 5 7 Hz off

② Press either side of DISC/PRST to adjust the desired volume level.

The volume is adjustable by 1 dB steps from -12 dB to +12 dB.

4 Press MENU twice.

After the frequency setting is complete, the display returns to the normal playback mode.

Tip

When you lower the volume all the way down, "ATT" appears and the cut-off frequency is disabled.

Listening to each programme source in its registered DSO

— Source Sound Memory (SSM)

Each time you return to the same source, you can hear the same DSO menu and equalizer curve registered for that source, even after changing the programme source or turning the unit off and then on again.

Selecting the spectrum analyzer

The sound signal level is displayed on a spectrum analyzer. You can select a display pattern from 1 to 6, or the automatic display mode.

Mode Display patterns
SA 1
SA 2
SA 3
SA 4
SA 5
SA 6
off Cancel
SA Auto All of these display patterns appear one by one automatically.

1 Press SOURCE to select a source (tuner, CD, or MD).
2 Press MENU.
3 Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "SA" appears.

4 Press (+) side of SEEK/AMS repeatedly to select the desired setting. Each time you press (+) side of SEEK/AMS, the setting changes as follows:

5 Press ENTER.

Other Functions

You can also control this unit with the rotary commander (option).

Labeling the rotary commander

Depending on how you mount the rotary commander, attach the appropriate label as shown in the illustration below.

Using the rotary commander

The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. You can control also an optional CD/MD unit with the rotary commander.

By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons)

Each time you press SOURCE, the source changes as follows:

Tuner → CD ^ → MD ^ → TV*

* If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, this item will not appear.

Pressing MODE changes the operation in the following ways:

• Tuner: FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → AM1 → AM2
• CD unit*: CD1 → CD2 → ...
• MD unit*: MD1 → MD2 → ...
  • TV/Video*: TV1 → TV2 → AUX

* If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, the item will not appear.

By rotating the control (the SEEK/AMS control)

Rotate the control momentarily and release it to:

• Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate and hold the control until you locate the specific point in a track, then release it to start playback.
• Tune in stations automatically. Rotate and hold the control to find a specific station.

By pushing in and rotating the control (the PRESET/DISC control)

Push in and rotate the control to:

• Receive the stations memorized on the number buttons.
• Change the disc.

Other operations

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Tip

If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch, be sure to press OFF for two seconds to turn off the clock indication after turning off the engine.

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of controls is factory-set as shown below.

If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.

Press SOUND for two seconds while pushing the VOL control.

Tip

You can also change the operative direction of these controls with the unit (see "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 29).

Attenuating the sound

Press ATT on the rotary commander or the card remote commander.

"ATT on" flashes momentarily.

To restore the previous volume level, press ATT again.

Tip

When the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone ATT function).

Changing the sound and display settings

The following items can be set:

SET

• Clock (page 10)
• Beep - to turn on or off the beeps.
• RM (Rotary Commander) - to change the operative direction of the controls of the rotary commander.
  — Select “norm” to use the rotary commander as the factory-set position.
  — Select “rev” when you mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column.
• Multi language (language selection) - to change the display language to English, French, or Spanish.
• D.Info (Dual Information) - to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (on) or to display the information alternately (off).

DIS

•SA (Spectrum Analyzer) - to change the display pattern of the equalizer display.
- Dimmer - to change the brightness of the display.
— Select "Auto" to dim the display only when you turn the lights on.
— Select "on" to dim the display.
— Select "off" to deactivate Dimmer.
- Contrast - to adjust the contrast if the indications in the display are not recognisable because of the unit's installed position.
- M.Dspl (Motion display) - to turn the motion display to 1, 2, or off.
• A.Scrl (Auto Scroll) (page 13)

SND

• EQ Tune (Equalizer tuning) - to adjust the frequency and volume level of the equalizer curve.
• Front HPF (High pass filter for the front pre-output) - to select the cut-off frequency of the front pre-output.
• Rear HPF (High pass filter for the rear pre-output) - to select the cut-off frequency of the rear pre-output.
• SUB LPF (Low pass filter for the subwoofer output) - to select the cut-off frequency of the subwoofer output.

1 Press MENU.

2 Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until the desired item appears.

Each time you press (−) side of (DISC/PRST), the item changes as follows:

Example:

Clock → Beep → RM → Multi language → D.Info → SA → Dimmer → Contrast → M.Dspl → A.Scrl → Local → Mono → IF → EQ Tune → Front HPF → Rear HPF → SUB LPF → Name edit → NameDel → BTM

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

Tip

You can easily switch among categories ("SET", "DIS", "P/M", "SND" and "EDT") by pressing and holding either side of DISC/PRST for two seconds.

3 Press either side of SEEK/AMS to select the desired setting (Example: "on" or "off").

4 Press ENTER.

After the mode setting is complete, the display returns to normal playback mode.

TV/Video

You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV monitor to this unit.

Watching the TV

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "TV" appears.
2 Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly to select the desired TV band.

Watching a video

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "TV" appears.

2 Press MODE repeatedly to select "Video 1." Playback the video.

Note

"Video 2" appears if the VIDEO 2 terminal of the TV monitor is selected.

Memorizing TV channels automatically

The unit selects the TV channels with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their frequency.

Caution

When tuning in a station while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "TV" appears.
2 Press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRST until "Auto Mem" appears.

3 Press ENTER.

The unit stores TV channels in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Notes

• The unit does not store TV channels with weak signals. If only a few TV channels can be received, some number buttons will remain empty.
• When a preset number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing TV channels from the one currently displayed.

Memorizing only the desired TV channels

You can store up to 6 channels on the number buttons in the order of your choice.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "TV" appears.
2 Press either side of SEEK/AMS to tune in the TV channel you want to store on each number button.
3 Press and hold the desired number button (① to ⑥) until you hear a beep sound.
The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

If you try to store another channel on the same number button, the previously stored channel will be erased.

Storing the TV channel names

Follow the steps in "Storing the station names" (page 20).

Displaying the TV or radio station names

Press LIST during TV or radio reception.

Example: When receiving the FM1 band

①Preset number

②Stored station names

③Frequencies*

* If the name of a station is not stored, the frequency of that station will be displayed instead.

Notes

• It may take some time before all indications appear in the display.
• The TV channel does not appear during list display.
• The contents of the preset memory cannot be listed when the unit is in simultaneous play mode (page 32).

Turning off the display

During radio reception, press LIST again.

During TV reception, the list display on the TV monitor will automatically turn off after a few seconds.

Displaying the information stored on discs

Press LIST during CD/MD playback.

Example: When CD unit 1 is selected.

①Disc numbers
②Titles stored as custom files
③No disc is loaded* 1
④No stored titles* 2
⑤TOC information has not been identified yet* 3

*1 A blank space is displayed next to a disc number represents empty slots in the disc magazine.

*2 If a title is not registered in the custom file, "*****" is displayed.

*3 If the disc information has not been read yet by the unit, “?” is displayed.

Notes

• It may take some time until all indications appear in the display.
• The TV channel does not appear during list display.
• The contents of the preset memory cannot be listed when the unit is in the simultaneous play mode.

Turning off the display

Press LIST again.

Watching the TV or video while listening to a CD or MD — Simultaneous Play

The simultaneous play function does not work while you are listening to the radio.

1 Press MENU, then press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "Simul Sel" appears.

2 Press ENTER.

3 Press (-) side of SEEK/AMS.

4 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD or MD.

5 Press (+) side of SEEK/AMS.

6 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select a TV or video.

7 Press ENTER. Simultaneous Play starts.

If you are already watching the TV or video and want to listen to a CD or MD as well, follow the same steps above.

Returning to normal mode

To cancel the CD or MD, follow the steps above and select “--” in step 4.

To cancel the TV or video, follow the steps above and select “--” in step 6.

Note If you press ▲ (EJECT) on a CD/MD unit while the unit is in simultaneous play mode, Simultaneous Play is canceled.

Additional Information

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original 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.

Warning

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, open the front panel by pressing ⓄOPEN, 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.

Notes

• For safety, turn off the engine before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch.
• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device.

Dismounting the unit

1 Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screw driver, and gently pry the front cover free.

2 Repeat step 1 on the left side. The front cover is removed.

3 Use a thin screwdriver to push in the clip on the left side of the unit, then pull out the left side of the unit until the catch clears the mounting.

4 Repeat step 3 on the right side.

5 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

19 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 10 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion.

Other specifications

Disc player section

CD player (CDX-C8050X):

System Compact disc digital audio system

Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB

Frequency response 10 - 20,000 Hz

Wow and flutter Below measurable limit

MD player (MDX-C8500X):

Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB

Frequency response 10 - 20,000 Hz

Wow and flutter Below measurable limit

Laser Diode Properties

Material GaAlAs

Wavelength 780 nm

Emission Duration Continuous

Laser output power Less than 44.6 W*

* This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block.

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz

Antenna terminal External antenna connector

Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz

Usable sensitivity 8 dBf

Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio 66 dB (stereo),

72 dB (mono)

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

0.6 % (stereo),

0.3% (mono)

Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response 30 - 15,000 Hz

AM

Tuning range 530 - 1,710 kHz

Antenna terminal External antenna connector

Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz

Sensitivity 30 μV

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs

(sure seal connectors)

Speaker impedance

4-8ohms

Maximum power output

50 W · 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs Audio outputs
	Power antenna relay control lead
	Power amplifier control lead
	Telephone ATT control lead
Power requirements	12 V DC car battery (negative ground)
Dimensions	Approx. 178 · 50 · 183 mm ( 71/8 · 2 · 71/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions	Approx. 182 · 53 · 162 mm ( 71/4 · 21/8 · 63/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass	CDX-C8050X: Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz)MDX-C8500X: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz)
Supplied accessories Card	remote commander RM-X91Parts for installation and connections (1 set)Front panel case (1)
Optional accessories	Rotary commander RM-X4SBUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord)RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
Optional equipment	Compact disc single adaptor CSA-8CD changer (10 discs)CDX-838, CDX-737, CDX-636MD changer (6 discs)MDX-65Other CD/MD changers with the Sony-BUS systemSource selectorXA-C30TV tunerXT-40V

U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting guide

The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.

General

Problem	Cause/Solution
No sound.	Cancel the ATT function.Set the front or rear fader control to the center position for two-speaker system.Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the volume.
The contents of the memory have been erased.	The power cord or battery has been disconnected.The reset button has been pressed.→ Store again into the memory.
Indications do not appear in the display.	Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the connectors” (page 33) for details.
No beep sound.	The beep sound is canceled (page 29).
The card remote commander does not function.	Remove any obstacles blocking the signal path from card remote commander to the unit.Point the card remote commander at the receptor on the unit.

CD/MD playback

Problem	Cause/Solution
A disc cannot be loaded.	Another MD is already loaded.The MD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way.
Playback does not begin.	Defective MD or dirty CD.
CD/MD will not be ejected.	You have closed the front panel or pushed the disc forcibly into the unit while the unit was ejecting the disc after you pressed (▲).→Press the reset button to initialize the unit.
The operation buttons do not function.	Press the reset button.
The sound skips due to vibration.	CDX-C8050X:The unit is installed at an angle of more than 60°.MDX-C8500X:The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20°.The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.
The sound skips.	A dirty or defective disc.
Cannot turn off the “----” indication.	You cannot label CDs unless you connect a CD unit with the custom file function.→Press LIST for two seconds.

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.→ Use manual tuning.
The stations cannot be received.The sound is hampered by noises.	Connect an power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car's antenna booster.(When your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass only.)
The “ST” indication flashes.	Tune in the frequency accurately.The broadcast signal is too weak.→ Set to the Mono mode (page 19).
Interference occurs during FM reception.	The Wide mode is selected.→ Set the IF mode to IF Auto (page 19).

DSP functions

Problem	Cause/Solution
No sound, or sound is too low.	The volume of the speakers may have been automatically lowered in order to maximize the effect of the listening position adjustment. → Press either side of SEEK/AMS to adjust the balance.The speaker balance can be set separately for DSP on mode and DSP off mode (page 23).
The volume level cannot be increased.	The DSO function is activated and all the filters for the volume level are adjusted to +12 dB.

Error displays (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)

The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.

Display	Cause	Solution
NO Mag	The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD unit.	Insert the magazine in the CD/MD unit.
NO Disc	No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.	Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.
NG Discs	A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem. (A dirty or defective disc.).	Insert another CD/MD.
Error	A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.*	Clean or insert the CD correctly.
	An MD does not playback because of some problem.*	Insert another MD.
Blank*	No tracks have been recorded on an MD.*	Play an MD with recorded tracks on it.
PushReset	The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem.	Press the reset button on the unit.
Not Ready	The lid of the MD unit is open or the MDs are not inserted properly.	Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.

* 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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Table of contents

Répertoire 16, 21, 31

7 Touche SOURCE (Syntoniseur/CD/MD/TV) 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 32

9 Touche OPEN 9, 11, 12, 33

10 Touche DSO 23

11 Touche SOUND 21, 22, 23, 24, 25

13 Touche OFF* 9, 10, 11, 12

15 Touche ENTER 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

16 Touche MODE

côté + vers le haut

Remarques

Remarques

2 Refermez la façade.

Conseil

2 Refermez la façade.

Clock → Beep → RM → Sélection de la langue → D.Info → SA → Dimmer → Contrast → M.Dspl → A.Scri → Local → Mono → IF → EQ Tune → Front HPF → Rear HPF → SUB LPF → Name edit → NameDel → BTM

Remarque

Specifications

Lecteur de disques

Notas sobre los CD

Limpieza

Indice

2 Botón MENU 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

3 Botón DISC/PRST +/- (cursor arriba/abajo) 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

7 Botón SOURCE (TUNER/CD/MD/TV) 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 32

8 Visor

9 Botón OPEN 9, 11, 12, 33

10Botón DSO 23

11Botón SOUND 21, 22, 23, 24, 25

14 Botón SEEK/AMS -/+ (cursor izquierda/derecha) 10, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

Búsqueda 18, 19

15 Botón ENTER 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

16Botón MODE

Notas

Notas

① Presione ENTER.

③Presione el lado (+) de SEEK/AMS.

2 Presione ENTER.

Para localizar discos posteriores

3 Presione ENTER.

Para disminuir

M.Dspl → A.ScrI → Local → Mono → IF →

EQ Tune → Front HPF → Rear HPF →

SUB LPF → Name edit → NameDel → BTM

Nota

5 Presione el lado (+) de SEEK/AMS.

7 Presione ENTER.

Unidad principal

Especificaciones