MDX-C8500R - Car radio SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Car stereo
Brand	Sony
Model	MDX-C8500R
Dimensions (W x H x D)	178 x 50 x 160 mm (1 DIN)
Weight	1.5 kg
Power supply	12 V DC (vehicle)
Max. output power	4 x 50 W (peak)
Playback	CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Tuner	FM/AM with RDS
Detachable face	Yes
Main features	Automatic track skip, track localization, electric antenna control, subwoofer preamp
Auxiliary input	3.5 mm front mini-jack
Preamp outputs	2 outputs (front/rear)
RDS	Yes (AF, TA, TP, PTY)
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean the face with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid solvents.
Security	Detachable face to prevent theft
Spare parts and repairability	Contact an authorized Sony service center.
General information	User manual available in 222 pages. Refer to the manual for full details.

Frequently Asked Questions - MDX-C8500R SONY

How to set the clock on the MDX-C8500R car stereo?

Press the CLOCK button until the display flashes. Use the + and - buttons to set the hour, then the minutes. Press CLOCK again to confirm.

How to remove the detachable face?

Press the RELEASE button on the side of the face, then gently pull the face upward to detach it.

What types of CDs can be played?

This car stereo plays audio CDs, as well as CD-R and CD-RW in audio format. MP3s are not supported.

How to memorize radio stations?

Tune to the desired station, then press and hold a numeric button (1 to 6) for about 2 seconds. The station is stored with a beep.

What to do if the face does not light up?

Check that the face is properly attached. Clean the face contacts with a dry cloth. If the issue persists, check the fuses.

How to use the auxiliary input?

Connect your device (MP3 player, smartphone) to the AUX IN jack on the front. Press the SOURCE button repeatedly until AUX is selected.

How to adjust the front-rear sound balance?

Press MENU, turn the knob to select BAL (balance). Turn the knob to adjust forward or backward. Press to confirm.

The car stereo produces weak sound, how to amplify it?

Check the volume setting and equalizer. Make sure the subwoofer is not in ATT mode. Use the LOUD function to boost low frequencies.

How to reset the car stereo?

Remove the face, then press the RESET button behind it with a pen. This resets to factory settings.

What to do if the CD gets stuck?

Try pressing EJECT. If nothing happens, turn the unit off and on. If the problem persists, contact an authorized repair service.

USER MANUAL MDX-C8500R SONY

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc

Player

CDX-C8000RX

CDX-C8000R

FM/MW/LW MiniDisc

Player

MDX-C8500R

Operating Instructions GB

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

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

Optional accessories

Card remote commander RM-X91

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 playback 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, Spanish, Portuguese, or Swedish.

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

Precautions

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis (CDX-C8000RX/C8000R only).

CAUTION—INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

This label is located on the drive unit's internal chassis (CDX-C8000RX/C8000R only).

• 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 centre position.
• If your car is equipped with a power aerial, it will extend automatically while the unit is operating.

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

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 labelled 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

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 centre 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 playing 8 cm 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 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 be 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 6

Getting Started

Resetting the unit 8

Detaching the front panel 8

Turning the unit on/off 9

How to use the menu 9

Setting the clock 9

CD/MD

Listening to a CD with CDX-C8000RX/CDX-C8000R only 10

Listening to an MD with MDX-C8500R only 11

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

Labelling 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

Memorising stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 18

Memorising only the desired stations 18

Receiving the memorised stations 19

RDS

Overview of the RDS function 20

Displaying the station name 20

Retuning the same programme automatically — Alternative Frequencies (AF) 20

Listening to traffic announcements 22

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data 23

Locating a station by programme type 23

Setting the clock automatically 24

DAB

Overview of DAB 25

Basic operations of DAB 25

Presetting DAB services automatically BTM 26

Presetting DAB services manually — Manual Preset Memory 27

Listening to a DAB programme 28

Settings on the audio reception 29

Locating a DAB service by programme type (PTY) 29

DSP

Setting the equalizer 30

Selecting the listening position 31

Selecting a soundstage menu — Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO) 31

Adjusting the balance (BAL) 32

Adjusting the front and rear fader 32

Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s).... 33

Listening to each programme source in its registered DSO — Source Sound Memory (SSM) 34

Selecting the spectrum analyzer 34

Other Functions

Labelling the rotary commander 35

Using the rotary commander 35

Attenuating the sound 37

Changing the sound and display settings..... 37

Additional Information

Maintenance 38

Dismounting the unit 39

Specifications 40

Troubleshooting guide 41

Location of controls

Refer to the pages listed for details.

Volume control dial 2 MENU button 9, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 38 DISC/PRST + / - (cursor up/down) button 9,13,15,16,17,18,19,21,23,24,26, 27,29,30,32,33,34,38

During radio reception: Preset stations select 19,25,26,27 During CD/MD playback: Disc change 13

4 (eject) button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 10, 11 5 DSPL/PTY (display mode change/programme type) button 12, 13, 15, 20, 24, 29 6 LIST button Disc Memo 15 List-up 16, 28 7 SOURCE (Tuner/CD/MD) button 9,11,12,13,16,18,19,25,26,30,31, 32,33,34 8 Display window 9 OPEN button 8, 10, 11, 39 10 DSO button 32 11 SOUND button 30, 31, 32, 33 Reset button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 8 13 OFF button* 8, 9, 11

14 SEEK/AMS + / - (cursor left/right) button 9,13,15,17,19,21,23,24,25,29,30, 31,32,33,34,38

Seek 17, 18, 19, 25, 27

Automatic Music Sensor 13

Manual search 19

15 ENTER button 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34 16 MODE button

During radio reception: BAND select 18, 19, 22, 25

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

17 Receptor for the card remote commander 18 Number buttons

During radio reception: Preset number select 18, 19, 21, 26, 27

During CD/MD playback:

① REP 14 ② SHUF 14

19 AF button 20, 21, 23 TA button 22, 23

• 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 (option)

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/PTY button 7 ATT button 8 LIST button 9 DISC/PRST (cursor / ) buttons 10 ENTER button 11 MODE button 12 VOL 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.

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 ballpoint pen.

Reset button

Note

Pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting and some memorised 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 A in the front panel onto the spindle 8 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 10 (CD/MD) and page 18 (Radio).

Turning off the unit

Press OFF to stop CD/MD playback or radio reception (the key illumination and display remain 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 24-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.

Press ENTER.

The hour indication flashes.

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

Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS).

The minute indication flashes.

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

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10:08

The clock starts.

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

Tip

You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (see page 24).

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 37), you can see the clock indication in the upper part of the display while you are enjoying any source.

CD/MD

CDX-C8000RX/CDX-C8000R:

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

MDX-C8500R:

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-C8000RX/CDX-C8000R only

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

2 Close the front panel.

Tip

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

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

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-C8500R only

1 Press (OPEN) and insert the MD. Playback starts automatically.

Labelled side up

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.

* 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" (page 12), "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/PTY 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 labelled 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 play 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. *5 While the AF/TA function is activated.

When you connect an optional CD unit, you can label CD and CD TEXT discs with a personalised name using the disc memo function. Refer to "Labelling a CD" (page 15). However, if you use personalised 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 37).

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/PTY 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.Scr" appears. 3 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select "A.Scr on." 4 Press ENTER.

To cancel Auto Scroll, select "A.Scroll 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 preceding tracks

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 "kum" or "m" 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-C8000RX/C8000R).
• you connect one or more optional MD units, or two or more CD units (MDX-C8500R).

Shuffle Play starts.

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

Labelling a CD—Disc Memo

(For a CD unit with the custom file function)

You can label each disc with a personalised 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.

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

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

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 "w" (underbar).

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

The next character flashes.

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

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 "bar" (underbar) for each character. - There is another way to start labelling 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/PTY during CD or CD TEXT disc playback.

Each time you press DSPL/PTY 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. *3 While the AF/TA function is activated.

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 personalised 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 "Labelling 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.

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly to select the track you want to label. Press 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 unlabelled 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.

Playback starts from the track following the current one.

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

Memorising stations automatically

Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorises them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW).

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).

Memorising only the desired stations

You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for FM1, FM2, and FM3), up to 6 MW stations, and up to 6 LW stations 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 memorised 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.

Overview of the RDS function

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows FM stations to send additional digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. Your car stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are just a few: returning the same programme automatically, listening to traffic announcements, and locating a station by programme type.

Notes

• Depending on the country or region, not all of the RDS functions are available.
• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is weak or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.

Displaying the station name

The name of the current station lights up in the display.

Select an FM station (page 18).

When you tune in an FM station that transmits RDS data, the station name appears in the display.

F11

BBC R1

Note

The ** indication means that an RDS station is being received.

Changing the displayed item

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

Station Name (Frequency) ↔ Programme type

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 37.)

Retuning the same programme automatically

Alternative Frequencies (AF)

The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function automatically selects and retunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same programme during a long-distance drive without having to retune the station manually.

Frequencies change automatically.

1 Select an FM station (page 18). 2 Press AF repeatedly until "AF on" appears.

The unit starts searching for an alternative station with a stronger signal in the same network.

Note

When there is no alternative station in the area and you do not need to search for an alternative station, turn the AF function off by pressing AF repeatedly until "AF off" appears.

Changing the display item

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

AF on ↔ AF off

Notes

• When "NO AF" and the station name flash alternately, it means that the unit cannot find an alternative station in the network.
• If the station name starts flashing after selecting a station with the AF function on, this indicates that no alternative frequency is available. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) while the station name is flashing (within eight seconds). The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data ("PI Seek" appears and no sound is heard). If the unit cannot find another frequency, "NO PI" appears, and the unit returns to the previously selected frequency.

Listening to a regional programme

The "REG on" (regional on) function lets you stay tuned to a regional programme without being switched to another regional station. (Note that you must turn the AF function on.) The unit is factory preset to "REG on" but if you want to turn off the function, do the following.

1 During radio reception, press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until "REG" appears. 2 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until "REG off" appears. 3 Press ENTER.

Note that selecting "REG off" might cause the unit to switch to another regional station within the same network.

To return to regional on, select "REG on" in step 2 above.

Note

This function does not work in the United Kingdom and in some other areas.

Local link function (United Kingdom only)

The Local Link function lets you select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.

1 Press a number button (① to ⑥) that has a local station stored on it. 2 Within five seconds, press the number button of the local station again. 3 Repeat this procedure until the desired local station is received.

Listening to traffic announcements

The Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic Programme (TP) data let you automatically tune in an FM station that is broadcasting traffic announcements even if you are listening to other programme sources.

Press TA repeatedly until "TA on" appears.

The unit starts searching for traffic information stations. "TP" appears in the display when the unit finds a station broadcasting traffic announcements. When the traffic announcement starts, "TA" flashes. The flashing stops when the traffic announcement is over.

Tip: If the traffic announcement starts while you are listening to another programme source, the unit automatically switches to the announcement and goes back to the original source when the announcement is over.

Note: "NO TP" flashes for five seconds if the received station does not broadcast traffic announcements. Then, the unit starts searching for a station that broadcasts it.

To cancel the current traffic announcement

Press TA. To cancel all traffic announcements, turn off the function by pressing TA until "TA off" appears.

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements beforehand so you won't miss the announcement. When a traffic announcement starts, the volume will be automatically adjusted to the preset level.

1. Select the desired volume level. 2. Press TA for two seconds. "TA" appears and the setting is stored.

Receiving emergency announcements

If an emergency announcement comes in while you are listening to the radio, the programme will be automatically switched to it. If you are listening to a source other than the radio, the emergency announcements will be heard if you set AF or TA to on. The unit will then automatically switch to these announcements no matter which source you are listening to at the time.

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data

When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores each station's data as well as its frequency, so you don't have to turn on the AF or TA function every time you tune in the preset station. You can select a different setting (AF, TA, or both) for individual preset stations, or the same setting for all preset stations.

Presetting the same setting for all preset stations

1 Select an FM band (page 18). 2 Press AF and/or TA to select "AF on" and/or "TA on." Note that selecting "AF off" or "TA off" stores not only RDS stations, but also non-RDS stations. 3 Press (MENU), then press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "BTM" appears. 4 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until "BTM" flashes. 5 Press ENTER.

Presetting different settings for each preset station

1 Select an FM band, and tune in the desired station (page 18). 2 Press AF and/or TA to select "AF on" and/or "TA on." 3 Press the desired number button (1 to 6) until "MEM" appears. Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.

Tip

If you want to change the preset AF and/or TA setting after you tuned the preset station, you can do so by turning the AF or TA function on or off.

Locating a station by programme type

You can locate the station you want by selecting one of the programme types shown below.

Programme types	Display
News	News
Current Affairs	Affairs
Information	Info
Sports	Sport
Education	Educate
Drama	Drama
Culture	Culture
Science	Science
Varied	Varied
Popular Music	Pop M
Rock Music	Rock M
Easy Listening	Easy M
Light Classical	Light M
Classical	Classics
Other Music Type	Other M
Weather	Weather
Finance	Finance
Children's Programmes	Children
Social Affairs	Social A
Religion	Religion
Phone In	Phone In
Travel	Travel
Leisure	Leisure
Jazz Music	Jazz
Country Music	Country
National Music	Nation M
Oldies Music	Oldies
Folk Music	Folk M
Documentary	Document
Not specified	None

Note

You cannot use this function in some countries where no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is available.

1 Press (DSPL/PTY) during FM reception until "PTY" appears.

The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting the PTY data. "---" appears if the received station is not an RDS station, or if the RDS data has not been received.

2 Press DISC/PRST repeatedly until the desired programme type appears. The programme types appear in the order shown in the table. Note that you cannot select "None" (Not specified) for searching.

3 Press ENTER.

The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type. When the unit finds the programme, the programme type appears again for five seconds.

"NO" and the programme type appear alternately for five seconds if the unit cannot find the programme type. It then returns to the previously selected station.

Setting the clock automatically

The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically.

1 During radio reception, press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until "CT" appears.

2 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly until "CT on" appears. The clock is set.

3 Press ENTER to return to the normal display.

To cancel the CT function

Select "CT off" in step 2 above.

Notes

• The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received.
• There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time.

Overview of DAB

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new multimedia broadcasting system that transmits audio programmes with a quality comparable to that of CDs. This is made possible by the use of a microcomputer in the DAB tuner which uses the radio signals sent from multiple aerials and multi-path signals (reflected radio waves) to boost the strength of the main signal. This makes DAB almost immune to radio interference even in a moving object such as a car.

Each DAB station bundles radio programmes (services) into an ensemble which it then broadcasts. Each service contains one or more components. All ensembles, services, and components are identified by name, so you can access any of them without having to know their frequencies.

Notes

• The DAB system is actually in a testing phase. This means some services have not been sufficiently defined or are presently being tested. At present, such services are not supported by the optional DAB tuner unit XT-100DAB.
• DAB programmes are broadcast in Band-III (174 to 240 MHz) and L-Band (1,452 to 1,492 MHz), with each band divided into channels (41 in Band-III and 23 in L-Band). One ensemble is broadcast per channel by each DAB station.

Basic operations of DAB

Searching for the Ensemble and Service

Automatic Tuning

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. 2 Press MODE repeatedly to select "DAB." 3 Press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) until "Seek +" or "Seek -" appears.

4 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search the desired service.

Note

The "indication flashes while the unit is searching the Ensemble.

Selecting the Ensemble

— Manual Tuning

If you know the channel number of Ensemble, follow the procedure below to tune in.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. 2 Press MODE repeatedly to select "DAB." 3 Press either side of DISC/PRST until "Ch. XXX" appears.

4 Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until the desired channel number appears.

Tip

More than one channel broadcast the same Ensemble.

Receiving the memorised services

The following procedure is available after presetting the service. For details on presetting the services, refer to "Presetting DAB services automatically," and "Presetting DAB services manually" (page 27).

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. 2 Press MODE repeatedly to select "DAB." 3 Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly to select the preset service.

Tip

There is another way to receive the preset service. Press the number buttons (① to ⑥) on which the desired service is stored.

Presetting DAB services automatically - BTM

The BTM (Best Tuning Memory) function picks out DAB ensembles and automatically assigns the services within the ensembles to preset service numbers. The unit can preset up to 40 services. If services have been previously set, the BTM function operates under the following conditions:

• If you activate the BTM function while listening to a preset service, the unit will store detected services (by overwriting) only to preset numbers higher than that of the current preset service.
• If you activate the function while listening to a service that is not preset, the unit will replace the contents of all preset numbers.
• In both cases above, if the unit detects a service that is identical to one already preset, the previously stored service remains unchanged and the newly detected service is not preset.

1 While listening to a DAB programme, press (MENU). 2 Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "BTM" appears.

3 Press ENTER.

A beep sounds when the service is stored. After activating the BTM function, the unit tunes the service assigned in preset memory 1 automatically.

Note

If the unit can only tune in a few services, the BTM function may not assign services to all the preset service numbers.

Presetting DAB services manually — Manual Preset Memory

You can also preset DAB services manually or delete a service which is already preset. Note that up to 40 services (preset either by the BTM function or manually) can be preset to the unit's memory.

1 While listening to a DAB programme, press (MENU). 2 Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "PresetEdit" appears, then press ENTER. 3 Select the service and the preset number you want to preset.

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the service.

Press either side of DISC/PRST to select the preset number.

3 Press ENTER

4 Press either side of DISC/PRST to select "Over Wrt."

Each time you press (-) side of DISC/PRST, the edit command changes as follows:

Over Wrt → Insert* → Delete → Over Wrt

• "Insert" does not appear if the maximum number of services (40) is already preset in memory.

To preset other services, repeat steps 3 and 4.

5 Press ENTER.

Replacing the services in preset memories

Press either side of DISC/PRST to select "Over Wrt" in step 4, then press ENTER.

Adding the services in preset memories

Press either side of DISC/PRST to select "Insert" in step 4, then press ENTER.

Erasing the services in preset memories

Press either side of DISC/PRST to select "Delete" in step 4, then press ENTER.

Tip: There is another way to preset the service. After receiving the service, press the number button (1) to (6) until a beep sounds.

Listening to a DAB programme

Follow the procedure below to tune in a DAB programme manually.

You can also store DAB services in the unit's memory for instant tuning (see "Presetting

DAB services automatically" on page 26).

1. While listening to a DAB programme, press LIST repeatedly until the Ensemble List appears. 2. Press either side of DISC/PRST until the desired ensemble appears, then press ENTER. 3. Press LIST repeatedly until the Service List appears. 4. Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until the desired service appears, then press ENTER. 5. Press LIST repeatedly until the Component List appears. 6. Press either side of DISC/PRST until the desired component appears, then press ENTER.

Tip

To check the name of the current component, ensemble or service, press LIST repeatedly until the respective list appears in the display. The name of the currently selected item flashes.

Changing the display item

When you press LIST once, the list selected last time appears.

Each time you press LIST, the list changes as follows:

Automatic updating of the ensemble list

When you perform the BTM function for the first time, all the ensembles available in your area are automatically stored. When you perform the BTM function again, the contents of these lists are updated in accordance with the conditions described on page 26.

An ensemble is added to the respective list when it is received during Automatic Tuning or Manual Tuning but is unlisted.

An ensemble is also deleted from the respective list when:

• you select an ensemble from the list, but it cannot be received.
• you perform Automatic Tuning or Manual Tuning to receive a listed ensemble, service, or the component, but it cannot be received.

Settings on the audio reception

DAB can contain multi-channel audio. You can select main or sub-channel for reception. Also, if you turn on the DRC (Dynamic Range

Control) function, the dynamic range on the service which supports DRC can automatically be extended.

The following items can be set:

• Main/Sub - to select channel between "Main" (main-channel) and "Sub" (sub-channel).
• DRC - to turn on or off the function.

1 While listening to a DAB programme, press (MENU). 2 Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until "DRC" or "Main (or Sub)" appears. 3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the desired setting (Example: "on" or "off"). 4 Press ENTER.

Note

"Main (or Sub)" appears in the menu only when the unit is receiving a multi-channel programme.

Locating a DAB service by programme type (PTY)

You can use the PTY (Programme Type selection) function to tune in the programme you want.

1 While listening to a DAB programme, press DSPL/PTY. 2 Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly to select the programme type.

The programme types appear in the order shown on page 23.

3 Press ENTER.

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.

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 ↔ 1.0 kHz ↔ 2.5 kHz ↔ 6.3 kHz ↔ 16.0 kHz

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 Actual 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.

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

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

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, "Sub 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.

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3 Select the desired frequency and level.

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

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

62 Hz ↔ 78 Hz ↔ 99 Hz ↔ 125 Hz ↔ 157 Hz ↔ off

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.

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).

Labelling 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 also control 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

• 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 → MW → LW → DAB - CD unit: CD1 → CD2 → ... - MD unit*: MD1 → MD2 → ...

• 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 memorised 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").

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 9) - CT (Clock Time) (page 24) - 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, Spanish, Portuguese, or Swedish.

• D.Info (Dual Information) - to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (on) or to display the information alternately (off).
• Amber/Green* - to change the illumination colour to amber or green.
• 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)
• CDX-C8000R/MDX-C8500R only

SND

• EQ Tune (Equalizer tuning) - to adjust the frequency and volume level of 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.

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1 Press (MENU).

2 Press either side of DISC/PRST repeatedly until the desired item appears. Each time you press the (-) side of DISC/PRST, the item changes as follows:

Example:

Clock → CT → Beep → RM → Multi language → D.Info → SA → Dimmer → Contrast → A.Scrl → M.Dspl → Local → Mono → 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.

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.

Main unit Back of the front panel

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 screwdriver, 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

Disc player section

CD player (CDX-C8000RX/CDX-C8000R):

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-C8500R):

Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB

Frequency response 10-20,000 Hz

Wow and flutter Below measurable limit

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz

Aerial terminal External aerial 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

MW/LW

Tuning range MW: 531-1,602 kHz

LW: 153-279 kHz

Aerial terminal External aerial connector

Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz

Sensitivity MW: 30 μV

LW: 40 μV

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)

Speaker impedance 4-8 ohms

Maximum power output 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs	Audio outputs Power aerial 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 (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions	Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm (w/h/d)
Mass	CDX-C8000RX/ CDX-C8000R: Approx. 1.3 kg MDX-C8500R: Approx. 1.2 kg
Supplied accessories	Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1)
Optional accessories	Card remote commander RM-X91 Rotary commander RM-X4S BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
Optional equipment	Compact disc single adaptor CSA-8 CD changer (10 discs) CDX-828, CDX-737 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-65 Other CD/MD units with the Sony-BUS system Source selector XA-C30 DAB tuner unit XT-100DAB

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 centre 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 39) for details.
No beep sound.	The beep sound is cancelled (page 37).
The card remote commander does not function.	·Remove any obstacles blocking the signal path from the 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-C8000RX/CDX-C8000R: The unit is installed at an angle of more than 60°. MDX-C8500R: 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.	• Memorise 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 aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car's aerial booster. (When your car has built-in FM/MW/LW aerial in the rear/ side glass only.)
The “ST” indication flashes.	• Tune in the frequency accurately. • The broadcast signal is too weak. → Set to Mono mode (page 19).

RDS

Problem	Cause/Solution
The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.	The station is non-TP or has weak signal. →Press (AF) or (TA) repeatedly until “AF off” or “TA off” appears.
No traffic announcements.	• Activate “TA.” • The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. →Tune to another station.
PTY displays “None.”	The station does not specify the programme type.

DSP

Problem	Cause/Solution
No sound, or sound is too low.	The volume of the speakers may have been automatically lowered in order to maximise 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 32).
The volume level cannot be increased.	The DSO function is activated and all the filters for the volume level are adjusted to +12 dB.

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

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

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.
Push Reset	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.

Welcome!

1 Volume control dial MENU button 9, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 38 3 DISC/PRST +/- button (cursor up/down) 9, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 38

14 SEEK/AMS +/- button (cursor left/right) 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 38

Search 17, 18, 19, 25, 27

15 ENTER button 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34 16 MODE button

During radio reception: Band selection (BAND) 18, 19, 22, 25

CAUTION—INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR

VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

This label is located on the internal chassis of the unit (only CDX-C8000RX/ C8000R).

Setting the equalizer 30

1 Volume control 2 MENU button 9, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 38 DISC/PRST + / - (cursor up/down) button 9,13,15,16,17,18,19,21,23,24,26 27,29,30,32,33,34,38

During radio reception: Selecting preset stations 19,25,26,27

Attaching the front panel

Searching for previous discs

Searching for next discs

Setting the equalizer

"ATT on" flashes.

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Adjust the balance (BAL) 32

Adjust the fader 32

Adjust the volume of the secondary subwoofer(s) 33

1 Volume control button 2 MENU key 9, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 38 3 DISC/PRST +/- keys (move cursor up/down) 9, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 38

Attach the front panel

Displaying the disc memo

Adjust the balance (BAL)

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

0.6% (stereo),

0.3% (mono)

Separation

35 dB at 1 kHz

BUS cable (supplied with

a RCA pin cable)

RC-61 (1m), RC-62 (2m)

Optional equipment

Adapter for

CD single CSA-8

CD changer

(10 discs)

CDX-828, CDX-737

MD changer

(6 discs)

MDX-65

MD with Sony SYSTEM BUS

Source selector

XA-C30

DAB tuner

DAB tuner

XT-100DAB

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

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or heat sources such as heaters or air conditioners. Do not leave it in a car parked in the sun, where a significant temperature rise may occur.

Do not leave the unit on the dashboard or rear shelf of a car, where it could also be exposed to direct sunlight.

Label application

Try to apply the labels correctly to the cartridge, otherwise they may get stuck in the unit.

• Apply the label in the space provided for it.
• Remove old labels before
• applying new ones.
• Remove old labels as soon as they start to peel off.

Mini-disc cleaning

From time to time, wipe the surface of the cartridge with a dry soft cloth.

Contents

Location of controls

Initial operations

Device parameter check ....8

Reading the front panel 8

Turning the device on/off 9

How to use the menu 9

Setting the clock 9

CD/MD

Listening to CDs (only for models CDX-C8000RX/CDX-C8000R) 10

Playing CDs and MDs (using an optional CD/MD player) 12

15 ENTER button 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34 16 MODE button For radio reception: selecting the band (BAND) 18,19,22,25 For CD/MD playback: selecting the CD/MD player 12,16 17 Sensor for receiving signals from the wireless remote commander 18 Numbered buttons For radio reception: buttons with numbers for preset stations 18,19,21,26,27

For CD/MD playback:

① REP (repeat) 14 ② SHUF (shuffle play) 14

9 AF button 20, 21, 23 20 TA button 22, 23

*Precaution regarding the device installed in a car, the ignition key of which does not have an ACC position: To turn off the device completely, after turning off the engine, do not forget to press the OFF button on the device for two seconds, so that the clock display turns off. If you press OFF too briefly, the clock display does not turn off, which leads to battery drain.

Location of controls

Wireless remote commander RM-X91 (optional)

The wireless remote control buttons perform the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the player itself.

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

After turning off the device by pressing the OFF button for two seconds, the wireless remote control can only be used if you first turn it on by pressing the SOURCE button on it or inserting a disc.

Replacing the lithium battery

When the battery is low, the operating range of the wireless remote control decreases. Replace the old battery with a new lithium battery CR2025.

With the + sign facing up

About the lithium battery

Do not attempt to recharge it, disassemble it, or throw it into a fire.

Initial operations

Resetting the device parameters

Before first use of the device or after replacing the built-in battery, you should reset the parameters stored in the player's memory. Remove the front panel and press the reset button using a pointed object, for example, a ballpoint pen.

Reset button

Note

Pressing the reset button will clear the settings for the time and some other parameters stored in memory.

This text appears to be garbled OCR output and is not in English. It seems to be a warning about preventing damage to the device. I will translate and clean it: "Prevent damage to the device by not spilling liquid on it."

1 Press the (OFF) button.

2 Press the OPEN button, slide the front panel to the right and remove it, pulling it towards you.

Note

Do not place anything on the inner surface of the front panel. - Try not to spill liquid on the front panel when removing it from the device. If liquid is spilled while the power is on, it will automatically shut off to avoid damage to the speakers. - If you carry the front panel with you, put it in the supplied special case.

Installing the front panel

Align the hole on the front panel with the spindle on the device, as shown in the figure, then push the left side inward.

Note

Do not install the front panel upside down. - When installing the panel, do not press too hard against the display. Do not press too hard on the display window located on the front panel. Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight or heat sources such as a stove, and do not leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on a stove, in a microwave, or in other places where the temperature may rise significantly.

Warning signal

If you turn the ignition key to the OFF position without removing the front panel, a warning beep will sound for a few seconds.

Turning the device on/off

Turning on the device

Press (SOURCE) or insert a disc into the device. For additional operating information, see page 10 (CD/MD) and page 18 (Radio).

Turning off the device

Press OFF to stop CD/MD playback or to receive radio programs (the indicator will remain lit).

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

Application

If the charging machine does not have a battery, do not forget to turn on the device and press OFF for two seconds to avoid battery discharge.

How to use the menu

This device operates by selecting parameters from the menu. To select, first enter the menu mode, then select up/down (using the +/- DISC/PRST keys), and then select left/right (using the -/+ SEEK/AMS keys).

DISC/PRST (+): for selecting up (-): for selecting down

SEEK/AMS

Setting the clock

The clock of this device has a 24-hour display.

Example: setting the clock to 10:08

Press the MENU key, then repeatedly press either side of the DISC/PRST key until the display shows "Clock".

Press ENTER

The hour indicator starts flashing.

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

Press the (+) side of the key to select the track (SEEK/AMS).

The minute indicator starts flashing.

Press the DISC/PRST key to set the minute.

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10:08

Hours set.

You can not only listen to MD with this player, but also control additional CD/MD players.

If a CD player with the CD TEXT function is connected, CD TEXT information will be displayed during playback of a CD with the CD TEXT standard.

Playing a CD or MD

• Some marks may not appear on the display. - The Auto Scroll function will not work.

Finding the beginning of tracks - Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, briefly press the (+) side of the key once for each track you want to skip.

Finding the previous tracks

You can use this function only for discs that have been given a title. For details on disc titles, see the section "Assigning a CD Title" (page 15).

Press (LIST).

* If the corresponding antenna is not connected, this position will not appear on the display.

2 By pressing the MODE key repeatedly, select the waveband.

You can store up to 18 FM stations (6 stations in each of the sub-bands FM1, FM2, and FM3), up to 6 MW stations, and up to 6 LW stations in any order of your choice.

1 By pressing the SOURCE key repeatedly, select the radio as the signal source. 2 By pressing the MODE key repeatedly, select the waveband. 3 By pressing either side of the (SEEK/AMS) key, tune to the station you want to store in memory under the desired preset number. 4 Press the desired preset key (1 to 6) and keep pressing it until the "MEM" indication appears.

The preset number appears on the display.

Note

If you store a new station under a preset number that already has a station assigned to it, the previously stored station will be replaced by the new one.

Depending on the country and region, not all RDS functions may be available. The RDS system may not work properly if the signal being received is weak or if the station you are tuned to does not transmit RDS data.

Station name indication

The name of the station being received at that moment is displayed on the display.

Select an FM station (see page 18). If you are tuned to an FM station that transmits RDS data, the name of that station will appear on the display.

F11

BBC R1

Note

The indication "..." means that the RDS station signal is being received.

The display indications are shown in the following way:

Station name (frequency) ↔ Program type

-Alternative frequencies (AF)

The AF function automatically selects the wave with the strongest signal in the given broadcasting network and tunes to it. Thanks to this function, you can, during long trips, continuously listen to one and the same program without having to manually retune the receiver from one wave to another.

The frequency change is carried out automatically.

1 Select an FM station (see page 18). 2 Press AF repeatedly until "AF on" appears on the display.

The device starts searching for a working alternative wave of another broadcaster with a stronger signal in the same broadcasting network.

Note

If there is no alternative broadcaster in your area and you need to search for it, turn off the AF function by pressing the (AF) key repeatedly until "AF off" appears on the display.

Changing the display indication

Storing common settings for all preset stations

1 Select the FM band (see page 18). 2 Press AF and select "AF on" or "TA on."

Note that when selecting "AF off" or "TA off", only stations that transmit RDS data are stored, not other stations.

3 Press (MENU), then press either side (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until "BTM" appears on the display. 4 Press the side of the (SEEK/AMS) key marked with (+), until "BTM" flashes on the display.

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5 Press ENTER.

Replacing services entered into memory at program positions

By pressing either side of the DISC/PRST key, select the operation "OverWrt" when performing the operation, then press ENTER

Adding new services to those entered into memory at program positions

By pressing either side of the DISC/PRST key, select the operation "Insert" when performing the operation, then press ENTER

Deleting services entered into memory at program positions

By pressing either side of the DISC/PRST key, select the operation "Delete" when performing the operation, then press ENTER

Tip

You can enter a service into memory in another way: after setting up the desired service, press the corresponding number key (from 10 to 0) in such a way as to trigger the signal.

Listening to the LAB program

To set up or adjust the LAB program, perform the operations described below. In addition, for momentary setup, you can use the memory of the LAB services (see section "Automatic entry into memory of LAB services" on page 26).

1 While listening to the LAB program, sequentially press the LIST key until the display shows the list of complexes. 2 Press either side of the DISC/PRST key until the display shows the indication of the desired complex, then press ENTER. 3 Sequentially press the LIST key until the display shows the list of services. 4 Sequentially press either side of the DISC/PRST key until the display shows the indication of the desired service, then press ENTER. 5 Sequentially press the LIST key until the display shows the list of components. 6 Press either side of the DISC/PRST key until the display shows the indication of the desired component, then press ENTER.

Tip

To check the name of the component, complex, or service being listened to at a given moment, sequentially press the LIST key to display the corresponding item on the display. The name of the selected item will be shown at the current position.

Changing the displayed position on the display

Each time you press the key, the list changes in the following order:

Selecting the equalizer curve

1 Press the SOURCE button to select the source (tuner, CD, or MD). 2 Press the SOUND button until the "EQ" indicator appears.

Each time you press the SOUND button, the display changes in the following order:

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

3 Press one of the SEEK/AMS buttons to select the desired equalizer curve.

Each time you press the SEEK/AMS button, the display changes in the following order:

Rock Vocal Groove Techno Custom off Rock

To turn off the equalizer effect, select "off". After three seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode indicator.

Adjusting the equalizer

1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press one of the DISC/PRST buttons until the "EQ Tune" indicator appears, then press the ENTER button. 3 Press one of the SEEK/AMS buttons to select the desired equalizer curve, then press the ENTER button. Each time you press the SEEK/AMS button, the display changes in the following order:

Rock Vocal Groove Techno Custom off Rock

4 Select the desired frequency band.

1 To select the desired frequency, press one of the SEEK/AMS buttons.

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

Sound Menu

-Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO) function

If the speakers are installed in the lower part of the door, the sound from below may be unclear.

DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) - Dynamic Soundstage function - creates a more spacious sound, giving the impression that the speakers are located on the dashboard of the car (virtual speakers).

Sound Menu

1 Press the (SOURCE) button to select the source (tuner, CD or MD). 2 Press the SOUND button until the display shows "BAL".

3 Press one of the sides of the (SEEK/AMS) button to adjust the balance.

After three seconds, the display will show the normal playback mode indication again.

Adjusting the volume of the front and rear speakers

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

3 Press one of the sides of the (SEEK/AMS) button to adjust the volume of the front/rear speakers. 4 Press the (MENU) button twice. After three seconds, the display will show the normal playback mode indication again.

Adjusting the crossover frequency and output level for front/rear speakers

To match the characteristics of the installed acoustic system, you can adjust the output level and crossover frequency of the speakers.

1 Press the (MENU) button. 2 Press one of the sides of the DISC/PRST button until the display shows "Front HPF" or "Rear HPF", then press the ENTER button.

3 Select the desired frequency level.

Press one of the SEEK/AMS buttons to select the cutoff frequency.

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

3 Press one of the SEEK/AMS buttons to adjust the volume level. 4 Press the MENU button twice. The display will return to the previous mode.

Tip

When the volume is reduced to minimum, the display will show "Sub ATT", and the cutoff frequency of the subwoofer will be turned off.

Setting the cutoff frequency of the subwoofer

To match the characteristics of the connected subwoofer, you can cut unwanted high and mid frequencies sent to the subwoofer. After setting the cutoff frequency (see diagram below), only low frequencies will be output from the subwoofer, resulting in cleaner sound.

1 Press the MENU button.

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2 Press one of the DISC/PRST buttons until "SUB LPF" appears in the display, then press the ENTER button.

3 Select the desired frequency level.

1 To select the desired frequency, press one of the SEEK/AMS buttons.

Pressing the DSPL button displays the stored titles.

Tip

If the ignition key of your car does not have an ACC position (for turning on/off the connected unit), be sure to press the OFF button for a few seconds after turning off the engine to turn off the unit.

Work direction setting

The factory setting of the work direction of the regulators is shown in the figure below.

Two-way setting

If you want to install the rotary switch on the right side of the control column, you can change the work direction of the regulators to the opposite.

Press the (SOUND) button for a few seconds, while pressing the VOL regulator.

Tip

The work direction of these rotary switch regulators in the car can be changed using your player. (See section "Changing the preset sound parameters and DSP").

Sound muting

Press ATT on the rotary switch or on the wireless remote control. The display briefly shows "ATT on".

To restore the previous volume level, press ATT again.

Tip

If the cable of your car phone is connected to the ATT wire, then when a phone call is received, the player automatically reduces the volume (Telephone ATT function).

Changing the preset sound parameters and DSP

The following parameters can be set:

SET

Clock (clock) (p. 9) CT (Bpemr) (p. 24) - Beep - Enable/Disable the audible signal. RM (rotary selector) - for changing the display of the rotary selector.

Select "norm" for using the rotary selector in the position determined by the manufacturer. Select "rev" in case of rotating the rotary selector to the right side of the steering column. Multi language (language selection) - for changing the display language to English, Spanish, Portuguese, or Swedish.

DIS

D. Info (dual information) - simultaneously shows the clock and the playback mode on the display (position "on") or shows these positions alternately (position "off"). Amber/Green* - for changing the backlight color to amber or green. SA (spectrum analyzer) - for changing the preset equalizer type. Dimmer (rheostat) - for adjusting the display brightness.

-Select "Auto" only for automatic display backlight when the lights are on in the cabin. -Select "on" for automatic display backlight. -Select "off" to disable the rheostat.

• Contrast (contrast) - for adjusting the contrast if the display readings are poorly distinguishable due to the position of the player installation. M.Dspl (moving display) - for setting the moving display in modes 1, 2, or off. A.Scrl (automatic scroll) - (p. 13).
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SND

(grounding the minus to

mass)

Dimensions

approx. 178×50×183 mm (W/H/D)

Mounting dimensions

Dimensions: 182 x 53 x 162 mm (W/H/D)

Macca

CDX-C8000RX/

CDX-C8000R:

Dimensions: 1.3 kg

MDX-C8500R:

Dimensions: 1.2 kg

Included accessories

Installation details