Sony CDX-C8000R User manual

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

Bruksanvisning

Manual de instruções

Инструкция по эксплуатации

2000 Sony Corporation

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FM/MW/LW MiniDisc

Player

MDX-C8500R

3-045-187-12 (1)

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc

Player

CDX-C8000RX CDX-C8000R

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing the Compact Disc

Player/MiniDisc Player. This unit lets you

enjoy a variety of features using the following

controller accessories:

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.

*1You can connect an MD changer, a CD changer,

an MD player, or a CD player.

*2A 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

PRODUCTLASER

This label is located on the bottom of the

chassis (CDX-C8000RX/C8000R only).

CAUTION INVISIBLE

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR

VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

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 discos.

Notes on CD-R discs

•You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) on this

unit. However depending on the conditions

of the recording equipment or the CD-R disc

itself, some CD-Rs cannot be played on this

unit.

•You cannot play a CD-R that is not finalized

(Finalization is necessary for a recorded CD-

R disc to be played on the audio CD player).

•You cannot play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs)

on this player.

When you play 8 cm CDs

Use the optional Sony compact disc single

adaptor (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from

damage.

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.

Notes on MDs

Since the disc itself is housed in a cartridge,

free from accidental contact with your fingers

and dust, MDs can withstand a certain degree

of the rough handling. However, dirt or dust

on the surface of the cartridge or a warped

cartridge may cause a malfunction. Observe

the following for best results.

Never touch the surface of the disc itself by

deliberately opening the shutter on the

cartridge.

When you eject the MD, the shutter may be

open. In such a case, close the shutter

immediately.

Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or

heat sources such as hot air-ducts. Do not leave

it in a car parked in direct sunlight where there

can 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.

Table of contentsTable 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

CDX-C8000RX/CDX-C8000R

/MDX-C8500R

–

LIST

DSPL

OFF

PTY

ENTER

SOUND

1 2 3 4 56

SOURCE

SEEK/AMS

REP SHUF

OPEN

MODE

DSO

Refer to the pages listed for details.

1Volume control dial

2MENU button 9, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,

21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 38

3DISC/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

4Z(eject) button (located on the front

side of the unit behind the front

panel) 10, 11

5DSPL/PTY (display mode change/

programme type) button 12, 13, 15,

20, 24, 29

6LIST button

Disc Memo 15

List-up 16, 28

7SOURCE (Tuner/CD/MD) button

9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 25, 26, 30, 31,

32, 33, 34

8Display window

9OPEN button 8, 10, 11, 39

0DSO button 32

qa SOUND button 30, 31, 32, 33

qs Reset button (located on the front side

of the unit behind the front panel) 8

qd OFF button*8, 9, 11

qf 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

qg ENTER button 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18,

19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33,

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:

(1) REP 14

(2) SHUF 14

ql AF button 20, 21, 23

w; 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.

1OFF button

2MENU button

3SOURCE button

4SEEK/AMS (cursor </,) buttons

5SOUND button

6DSPL/PTY button

7ATT button

8LIST button

9DISC/PRST (cursor M/m) buttons

0ENTER button

qa MODE button

qs VOL buttons

OFF

SEEK SEEK

OPEN/CLOSE

MENU LIST

SOUND

ENTER

DSPL MODE

VOLATT

DISC

SOURCE

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.

+ side up

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.

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time or

after replacing the car battery, you must reset

the unit.

Remove the front panel and press the reset

button with a pointed object, such as a

ballpoint pen.

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.

1Press (OFF).

2Press (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.

Reset button

Attaching the front panel

Place the hole Ain the front panel onto the

spindle Bon 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

remains on.)

Press (OFF) for two seconds to completely

turn off the unit.

Note

If your car has no ACC position on the ignition key

switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing

(OFF) for two seconds to avoid car battery wear.

How to use the menu

This unit is operated by selecting items from a

menu.

To select, first enter the menu mode and

choose up/down (+/–of (DISC/PRST)), or

choose left/right (–/+ of (SEEK/AMS)).

(DISC/PRST)

(SEEK/AMS)

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1Press (MENU), then press either side of

(DISC/PRST) repeatedly until “Clock”

appears.

1Press (ENTER).

The hour indication flashes.

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

the hour.

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

The minute indication flashes.

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

the minute.

continue to next page t

(+): To select upwards

(–) : To select downwards

(–) : To select

leftwards (+) : To select

rightwards

SOURCE

2Press (ENTER).

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.

Labelled side up

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

1Press (OPEN) and insert the CD.

Playback starts automatically.

2Close the front panel.

Tip

To play back an 8 cm CD, use the optional Sony

compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).

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