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

USER MANUAL MDX-C8500R SONY

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

CDX-C8000RX CDX-C8000R FM/MW/LW MiniDisc

Player MDX-C8500R Operating Instructions

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.

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.

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.

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 discos.

• 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 CDR disc to be played on the audio CD player). • You cannot play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) on this player.

When you play 8 cm CDs

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Location of controls 6

Resetting the unit Detaching the front panel Turning the unit on/off How to use the menu Setting the clock

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

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 Basic operations of DAB Presetting DAB services automatically

— BTM Presetting DAB services manually — Manual Preset Memory Listening to a DAB programme Settings on the audio reception Locating a DAB service by programme type (PTY)

DSP Setting the equalizer

Selecting the listening position Selecting a soundstage menu — Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO) Adjusting the balance (BAL) Adjusting the front and rear fader Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s) .... Listening to each programme source in its registered DSO — Source Sound Memory (SSM) Selecting the spectrum analyzer

Labelling the rotary commander Using the rotary commander Attenuating the sound Changing the sound and display settings

Location of controls

ST MENU DSO LIST SOURCE TA

-SEEK/AMS AF SOUND ENTER PR ST OFF

CDX-C8000RX/CDX-C8000R

/MDX-C8500R Refer to the pages listed for details.

1 Volume control dial 2 MENU button 9, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 38 3 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 Z (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

Seek 17, 18, 19, 25, 27

Automatic Music Sensor 13 Manual search 19 qg ENTER button 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34 qh MODE button During radio reception: BAND select 18, 19, 22, 25 During CD or MD playback: CD/MD unit select 12, 16 qj Receptor for the card remote commander qk Number buttons During radio reception: Preset number select 18, 19, 21, 26, 27 During CD/MD playback:

qs Reset button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 8 qd OFF button* 8, 9, 11

* 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. OPEN/CLOSE

4 SEEK/AMS (cursor </,) buttons 5 SOUND button

DSPL ATT MODE VOL 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

Notes on 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.

• 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.

Attaching the front panel

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

A B 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.

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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

Press (SOURCE) or insert a disc in the unit. For details on operation, refer to page 10 (CD/MD) and page 18 (Radio).

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

Turning off the unit

Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “Clock” appears.

Press (OFF) to stop CD/MD playback or radio 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.

The hour indication flashes.

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

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)).

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

The minute indication flashes.

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

(–) : To select downwards

(SEEK/AMS) continue to next page t

(–) : To select leftwards

SOURCE CD/MD 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.

CDX-C8000RX/CDX-C8000R:

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

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/CDXC8000R only

Press (OPEN) and insert the CD.

Playback starts automatically. Labelled side up

Close the front panel.

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.

Listening to an MD with

Press (OPEN) and insert the MD.

Playback starts automatically. Labelled side up

Elapsed playing time

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

(OPEN) then Z 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).

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. MD indication

Elapsed playing time

* 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

(OPEN) then Z 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).

(with optional CD/MD unit)

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

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: V Disc number*1/Track number/ Elapsed playback time V Disc name*2/Artist name*3 V Track name*4 V FM1 frequency*5

*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 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. 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.

During playback, press (MENU).

Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “A.Scrl” appears.

Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select

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 preceding tracks

SOURCE 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.

SOURCE To search forward

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

— 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. B Repeat 1

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.

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

-SEEK/AMS ENTER MODE REP SHUF

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

*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). DSPL LIST

-SEEK/AMS ENTER MODE REP SHUF

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).

Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until ”Name Edit” appears.

Enter the characters.

1 Press (+) side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly to select the desired characters. (A t B t C t ··· Z t 0 t 1 t 2 t ··· 9 t + t – t * t / t \ t > t < t.t )

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 “ ” (underbar).

• To erase or correct a name, enter “ ” (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:

V Disc number*1/Track number/ Elapsed playback time V Disc memo name V Track name*2 V FM1 frequency*3

*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.

2 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.

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

To return to normal CD playback mode, press (ENTER).

Erasing the disc memo

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD unit.

Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “NameDel” appears.

Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly to select the disc name you want to erase.

Press (ENTER) for two seconds.

The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.

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).

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.

The unit returns to normal CD playback mode.

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

To locate preceding discs

• 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.

SOURCE To locate succeeding discs

Press (ENTER) to play the disc.

• 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.

Start playing the disc you want to label.

Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “Bank sel” appears.

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.

During playback, press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “Bank off” appears.

Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Playback starts from the track following the current one.

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

To return to normal playback mode, select

“Bank off” in step 2 above.

2 Press (ENTER) repeatedly to select

Repeat step 4 to set “Play” or “Skip” for all the tracks.

The unit returns to normal CD playback mode.

• “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.

Memorising only the desired stations

Memorising stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

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).

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

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

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button.

Press and hold the desired number button ((1) to (6)) until “MEM” appears.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows: B Tuner

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

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

Each time you press (MODE), the band changes as follows: B FM1

Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “BTM” appears.

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

• 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).

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.

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

Receiving the memorised stations

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on which the desired station is stored.

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

If FM stereo reception is poor

During radio reception, press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “Mono” appears.

Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until

“Mono on“ appears. The sound improves, but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears).

To return to normal mode, select

“Mono off” in step 2 above.

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).

RDS 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.

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

Station Name (Frequency) y 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 longdistance drive without having to retune the station manually. Frequencies change automatically.

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.

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

Select an FM station (page 18).

Press (AF) repeatedly until “AF on” appears.

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

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 y 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.

(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.

Press a number button ((1) to (6)) that has a local station stored on it.

Within five seconds, press the number button of the local station again.

Repeat this procedure until the desired local station is received.

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.

During radio reception, press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “REG” appears.

Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until

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.

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.

Select the desired volume level.

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

Select an FM band (page 18).

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.

Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “BTM” appears.

Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until “BTM” flashes.

Presetting different settings for each preset station

Select an FM band, and tune in the desired station (page 18).

Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select “AF on” and/or “TA on.”

Press the desired number button ((1) to

(6)) until “MEM” appears. Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.

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 News Current Affairs Information Sports Education Drama Culture Science Varied Popular Music Rock Music Easy Listening Light Classical Classical Other Music Type Weather Finance Children’s Programmes Social Affairs Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary Not specified

News Affairs Info Sport Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Pop M Rock M Easy M Light M Classics Other M Weather Finance Children Social A Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Country Nation M Oldies Folk M Document None

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly until “CT on” appears.

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.

Basic operations of DAB DAB Searching for the Ensemble and

Service — Automatic Tuning

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. DAB programme

Service Service Service Component Component Component

• 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.

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select

Press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) until “Seek +” or “Seek –” appears.

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

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.

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select

Press either side of (DISC/PRST) until

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

More than one channel broadcast the same Ensemble.

Receiving the memorised services

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” (page27).

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select

Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly to select the preset service.

There is another way to receive the preset service. Press 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 present 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.

While listening to a DAB programme, press (MENU).

Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “BTM” appears.

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

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.

While listening to a DAB programme, press (MENU).

Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “PresetEdit” appears, then press (ENTER).

Select the service and the preset number you want to preset.

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.

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

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

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 t Insert* t Delete t 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

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).

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: ENS (Ensemble list)

V SRV (Service list)

While listening to a DAB programme, press (LIST) repeatedly until the

Ensemble List appears.

Press either side of (DISC/PRST) until the desired ensemble appears, then press

Press (LIST) repeatedly to until the

Service List appears.

Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until the desired service appears, then press (ENTER).

Press (LIST) repeatedly until the

Component List appears.

Press either side of (DISC/PRST) until the desired component appears, then press

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.

CMP (Component list)

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

Locating a DAB service by programme type (PTY)

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 selects channel between “Main” (main-channel) and “Sub” (subchannel). •DRC - to turn on or off the function.

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

While listening to a DAB programme, press (MENU).

Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “DRC” or “Main (or Sub)” appears.

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the desired setting (Example: “on” or

While listening to a DAB programme, press (DSPL/PTY).

Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly to select the programme type.

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

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

Adjusting the equalizer curve

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.

Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “EQ Tune” appears, then press (ENTER).

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 y Vocal y Groove y Techno y Custom y off y Rock

Selecting the equalizer curve

Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner,

Select the desired frequency and level.

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

Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “EQ” appears.

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

EQ (equalizer curve) t POS (listening position) t BAL (right-left) t F (front speaker volume) t R (rear speaker volume) t

SUB (subwoofer volume) t VOL (volume) t EQ (equalizer curve)

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.

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

Each time you press (SEEK/AMS), the item changes as follows. Rock y Vocal y Groove y Techno y Custom y off y Rock

To cancel the equalizing effect, select “off.”

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

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

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.

POS All POS Front POS Front-R POS Front-L POS Rear POS off

Centre of sound field

Normal setting (1 + 2 + 3) Front part (1 + 2) Right front (2)

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 Wide

Virtual speakers (Standard)

Virtual speakers (Wide) Cancel

Image of virtual speakers

Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner,

Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “POS” appears.

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

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

Each time you press (SEEK/AMS), the item changes as follows. All y Front y Front-R y Front-L y Rear y offy All

To cancel the POS mode, select “off.”

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

Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner,

Press (DSO) repeatedly to select the desired DSO mode.

Each time you press (DSO), the mode changes as follows. B1

Adjusting the front and rear fader

Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner,

Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “F” for the front speakers or “R” for the rear speakers appears.

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to adjust the volume of front/rear speakers.

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

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.

Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “BAL” appears.

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

Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner,

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

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

After three seconds, the display returns to the normal playback mode. Frequency (Hz)

Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “Front HPF” or

“Rear HPF” appears, then press (ENTER).

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 y 78 Hz y 99 Hz y 125 Hz y

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.

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

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)

Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner,

Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “SUB” appears.

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to adjust the volume level.

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

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. Level

Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “SUB LPF” appears, then press (ENTER). continue to next page t

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 y 78 Hz y 99 Hz y 125 Hz y 157 Hz y 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.

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

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

All of these display patterns appear one by one automatically.

Listening to each programme source in its registered DSO

Press (SOURCE) to select a source (tuner,

— Source Sound Memory (SSM)

Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “SA” appears.

Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly to select the desired setting.

Each time you press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS), the setting changes as follows:

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.

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.

(the SOURCE and MODE buttons)

SOUND MODE DSPL Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows:

Tuner t CD* t MD* * If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, this item will not appear.

DSPL MODE SOUND Pressing (MODE) changes the operation in the following ways:

• Tuner: FM1 t FM2 t FM3 t MW t LW t DAB* • CD unit*: CD1 t CD2 t … • MD unit*: MD1 t MD2 t … * If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, the item will not appear.

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Press (ATT) to attenuate the sound.

OFF By rotating the control

(the SEEK/AMS control)

Press (OFF) to turn off the unit.

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)

Press (SOUND) to adjust the volume and sound menu.

Press (DSPL) to display the memorised names.

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 factoryset as shown below. To increase

Push in and rotate the control to:

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

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

• 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)

The following items can be set:

* CDX-C8000R/MDX-C8500R only

•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.

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

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 t CT t Beep t RM t Multi language t D.Info t SA t Dimmer t Contrast t A.Scrl t M.Dspl t Local t Mono t EQ Tune t Front HPF t Rear HPF t SUB LPF t Name Edit t NameDel t BTM Note The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

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.

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.

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the desired setting (Example: “on” or

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

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.

Dismounting the unit

Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver, and gently pry the front cover free.

Repeat step 1 on the left side.

The front cover is removed.

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.

Repeat step 3 on the right side.

Slide the unit out of the mounting.

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.

Disc player section CD player (CDX-C8000RX/CDX-C8000R): system Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter

Compact disc digital audio system

90 dB 10 – 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit

MD player (MDX-C8500R):

Signal-to-noise ratio

Frequency response Wow and flutter

10 – 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit

Aerial terminal Intermediate frequency Usable sensitivity Selectivity Signal-to-noise ratio

External aerial connector 10.7 MHz/450 kHz 8 dBf 75 dB at 400 kHz 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

Intermediate frequency Sensitivity

LW: 153 – 279 kHz External aerial connector 10.7 MHz/450 kHz

MW: 30 µV LW: 40 µV MW/LW Tuning range

Supplied accessories

(sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

Power aerial relay control lead Power amplifier control lead Telephone ATT control lead 12 V DC car battery (negative ground) Approx. 178 × 50 × 183 mm (w/h/d) Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm (w/h/d) CDX-C8000RX/ CDX-C8000R: Approx. 1.3 kg MDX-C8500R: Approx. 1.2 kg Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1) 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) 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.

•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. t Store again into the memory.

Indications do not appear in the Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See display.

“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.

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 (Z). t Press the reset button to initialize the unit.

The operation buttons do not function.

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.

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. t Press (LIST) for two seconds.

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. t 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. t Set to Mono mode (page 19).

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

The station is non-TP or has weak signal. t Press (AF) or (TA) repeatedly until “AF off” or

No traffic announcements.

•The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. t Tune to another station.

PTY displays “None.”

The station does not specify the programme type.

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. t 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.

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

The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD unit.

Insert the magazine in the CD/MD unit.

No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.

Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.

A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem. (A dirty or defective disc.)

Insert another CD/MD.

A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.*

Clean or insert the CD correctly.

An MD does not playback because of some problem.*

No tracks have been recorded on an

Play an MD with recorded tracks on it.

The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem.

Press the reset button on the unit.

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.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CDX-C8000RX/CDX-C8000R

/MDX-C8500R Indicación

News Affairs Info Sport Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Pop M Rock M Easy M Light M Classics Other M Weather Finance Children Social A Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Country Nation M Oldies Folk M Document None

POS Front POS Front-R POS Front-L POS Rear POS off

SOUND MODE DSPL MW: 531 – 1.602 kHz

LW: 153 – 279 kHz Conector de antena externa 10,7 MHz/450 kHz

MW: 30 µV LW: 40 µV INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CDX-C8000RX/CDX-C8000R

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SOUND MODE DSPL DSPL MODE SOUND MW: 531 – 1 602 kHz

LW: 153 – 279 kHz Extern antennanslutning 10,7 MHz/450 kHz

MW: 30 µV LW: 40 µV INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CDX-C8000RX/CDX-C8000R

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SUB LPF t Name Edit t NameDel t BTM MW: 531 – 1.602 kHz

LW: 153 – 279 kHz Conector da antena externa 10,7 MHz/450 kHz

MW: 30 µV LW: 40 µV INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CDX-C8000RX/CDX-C8000R

дисплее News Affairs Info Sport Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Pop M Rock M Easy M Light M Classics Other M Weather Finance Children Social A Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Country Nation M Oldies Folk M Document None

POS Front-R POS Front-L POS Rear POS off

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