Sony CDX-C8050X - Fm/am Compact Disc Player User manual

Operating Instructions

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Manual de instrucciones

3-045-190-12 (1)

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

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de instalación/conexiones suministrado.

FM /AM Compact Disc

Player

CDX-C8050X

FM /AM MiniDisc Player

MDX-C8500X

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Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference

by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate

this equipment.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this

product will increase eye hazard.

Ow ner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on

the bottom of the unit.

Record the serial number in the space

provided below.

Refer to these numbers whenever you call

upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing the Compact Disc

Player/MiniDisc Player. This unit lets you

enjoy a variety of features using the following

controller accessories:

Supplied accessory

Card remote commander RM-X91

Opt ional accessory

Rotary commander RM-X4S

In addition to the CD/MD playback and radio

operations, you can expand your system by

connecting an optional CD/MD unit*1.

When you operate this unit or a connected

optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function,

the CD TEXT information will appear in the

display when you play a CD TEXT disc*2.

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

an MD player, or a CD player.

*2A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD t hat includes

inf ormation such as the disc name, artist name

and track names.

This inf ormation is recorded on the disc.

You can change the display language to

English, French, or Spanish.

*Some display indications do not appear in

the language you select.

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Precautions

•If your car was parked in direct sunlight

resulting in a considerable rise in

temperature inside the car, allow the unit to

cool off before operating it.

•If no power is being supplied to the unit,

check the connections first. If everything is in

order, check the fuse.

•If no sound comes from the speakers of the

two-speaker system, set the fader control to

the center position.

•If your car is equipped with a power

antenna, it will extend automatically while

the unit is operating.

•Do not use the Custom file feature while

driving, or perform any other function which

could divert your attention from the road.

If you have any questions or problems

concerning your unit that are not covered in

this manual, please consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

M oist ure 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 m aintain high quality sound

If you have drink holders near your audio

equipment, be careful not to splash juice or

other soft drinks onto the unit and CD/MD.

Sugary residues on the unit or CD/MD may

contaminate the lenses inside the unit, reduce

the sound quality, or prevent sound

reproduction altogether.

Notes on CDs

A dirty or defective disc may cause sound

dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum

sound, handle the disc as follows.

Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc

clean, do not touch the surface.

Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled

surface.

If you use the discs explained below, the sticky

residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and

may cause malfunction or ruin your discs.

Do not use second-hand or rental CDs that

have a sticky residue on the surface (for

example from peeled-off stickers or from ink,

or glue leaking from under the stickers).

There are paste residue

Ink is sticky

Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are

beginning to peel off.

Stickers that are beginning

to peel aw ay, leaving

a sticky residue

Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers

attached.

Labels are attached

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Notes on M Ds

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 M D, the shutter may be

open. In such a case, close the shutter

immediately.

Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or

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

it in a car parked in direct sunlight where there

can a considerable rise in temperature.

Make sure the MD is not left on the dashboard

or rear tray of a car etc. where the temperature

can also be excessive.

Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or

heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leave

them in a car parked in direct sunlight where

there can be a considerable rise in the

temperature inside the car.

Before playing, clean the discs with an optional

cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center

out.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,

commercially available cleaners or antistatic

spray intended for analog discs.

Notes on CD-R discs

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

unit. However depending on the conditions

of the recording equipment or the CD-R disc

itself, some CD-Rs cannot be played on this

unit.

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

(Finalization is necessary for a recorded

CD-R disc to be played on the audio CD

player).

•You cannot play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs)

on this player.

When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs

Use the optional Sony compact disc single

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

damage.

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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.

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Table of content s

Location of controls ................................................. 7

Get ting Started

Resetting the unit ................................................ 9

Detaching the front panel .................................. 9

Turning the unit on/off ................................... 10

How to use the menu ....................................... 10

Setting the clock ................................................ 10

CD/M D

Listening to a CD

with CDX-C8050X only ............................... 11

Listening to an MD

with MDX-C8500X only .............................. 12

Playing a CD or MD

(with optional CD/MD unit) ..................... 12

Playing tracks repeatedly

—Repeat Play .............................................. 14

Playing tracks in random order

—Shuffle Play .............................................. 14

Labeling a CD

—Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the

custom file function).................................... 15

Locating a disc by name

—List-up (For a CD unit with the custom

file function or an MD unit) ....................... 16

Selecting specific tracks for playback

—Bank (For a CD unit with the custom

file function) ................................................. 17

Radio

Memorizing stations automatically

—Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................. 18

Memorizing only the desired stations ........... 18

Receiving the memorized stations .................. 19

Storing the station names

—Station Memo .......................................... 20

Locating a station by name

—List-up ...................................................... 21

DSP

Setting the equalizer ......................................... 21

Selecting the listening position ....................... 22

Selecting a soundstage menu

—Dynamic Soundstage

Organizer (DSO) .......................................... 23

Adjusting the balance (BAL) ........................... 23

Adjusting the front and rear fader ................. 24

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

Listening to each programme source in its

registered DSO

—Source Sound Memory (SSM) ............... 25

Selecting the spectrum analyzer ..................... 26

Other Funct ions

Labeling the rotary commander ..................... 26

Using the rotary commander .......................... 27

Attenuating the sound ..................................... 28

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

TV/Video

Watching the TV ............................................... 30

Watching a video .............................................. 30

Memorizing TV channels automatically ....... 30

Memorizing only the desired TV channels ... 30

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

Displaying the information

stored on discs .............................................. 31

Watching the TV or video while listening to a

CD or MD

—Simultaneous Play .................................. 32

Additional Inform at ion

Maintenance ....................................................... 33

Dismounting the unit ....................................... 34

Specifications ..................................................... 35

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 36

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Location of controls

Refer to the pages listed for details.

1Volume control dial

2M ENU button 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,

20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

3DISC/ PRST +/ – (cursor up/ dow n) button

10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24,

25, 26, 29, 30, 32

During radio reception:

Preset stations select 19

During CD/ M D playback:

Disc change 13, 16

During TV reception:

Channel select 30

4Z(eject) button (located on the front

side of the unit behind the front panel)

11, 12

5DSPL (display mode change) button

12, 13, 15, 20

6LIST button

Station Memo 20

Disc Memo 15

List-up 16, 21, 31

7SOURCE (Tuner/ CD/ M D/ TV) butt on

10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24,

25, 26, 30, 32

8Display w indow

9OPEN button 9, 11, 12, 33

0DSO button 23

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

qs Reset button (located on the front side

of the unit behind the front panel) 9

qd OFF button*9, 10, 11, 12

qf SEEK/ AM S –/ + (cursor left/ right) button

10, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,

26, 29, 30, 32

Seek 18, 19

Automatic Music Sensor 13

Manual Search 13, 19

qg ENTER button 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,

20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32

qh M ODE button

During radio reception:

BAND select 18, 19

During CD or M D playback:

CD/ M D unit select 12, 16

During TV reception:

TV1/ TV2 select 30

qj Receptor for the card remote

commander

qk Number buttons

During radio reception:

Preset number select 18, 19

During CD/ M D playback:

(1) REP 14

(2) SHUF 14

During TV reception:

Preset number select 30

*Warning w hen installing in a car

w it hout ACC (accessory) position

on t he ignit ion key sw itch

Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for

tw o 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.

CDX-C8050X/MDX-C8500X

–

LIST

DSPL

OFF

ENTER

SOUND

1 2 3 4 56

SOURCE

SEEK/AMS

REP SHUF

OPEN

MODE

DSO

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Location of controls

Card remot e commander RM -X91

Replacing the lit hium 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 lit hium 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.

The corresponding buttons of t he card

rem ot e commander control t he same

functions as those on this unit .

1OFF button

2M ENU button

3SOURCE button

4SEEK/ AM S (cursor </,) buttons

5SOUND button

6DSPL button

7ATT button

8LIST button

9DISC/ PRST (cursor M/m) buttons

0ENTER button

qa M ODE button

qs VOL buttons

OFF

SEEK SEEK

OPEN/CLOSE

MENU LIST

SOUND

ENTER

DSPL MODE

VOLATT

DISC

SOURCE

+ 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.

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At t aching t he 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 t o at t ach t he front panel upside

down.

• Do not press t he f ront panel t oo hard against t he

unit w hen attaching it.

• Do not press t oo hard or put excessive pressure

on t he display window of the f ront panel.

• Do not expose the front panel t o direct sunlight

or heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not

leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on t he

dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or

where t here may be a considerable rise in

temperature.

Caut ion alarm

If you turn the car ignition off without

removing the front panel, the caution alarm

will beep for a few seconds.

Gett ing Start ed

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time or

after replacing the car battery, you must reset

the unit.

Remove the front panel and press the reset

button with a pointed object, such as a ball-

point pen.

Note

Pressing the reset but ton will erase t he clock

set ting and some memorized functions.

Det aching t he 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 anyt hing on t he inner surf ace of the

front panel.

• Be sure not t o drop t he panel w hen det aching it

from t he unit .

• If you detach t he panel w hile t he unit is st ill

turned on, t he power w ill t urn of f automat ically

to prevent t he speakers from being damaged.

• When carrying the f ront panel w it h you, use t he

supplied f ront panel case.

Reset button

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Turning the unit on/off

Turning on t he unit

Press (SOURCE) or insert a disc in the unit.

For details on operation, refer to page 11 (CD/

MD) and page 18 (Radio).

Turning of f the unit

Press (OFF) to stop CD/MD playback or FM/

AM reception (the key illumination and

display remains on.)

Press (OFF) for two seconds to completely

turn off the unit.

Note

If your car has no ACC posit ion on t he ignition key

sw itch, be sure to turn t he unit of f by pressing

(OFF) for t wo seconds t o avoid car bat tery wear.

How to use t he 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 upw ards

(–) : To select dow nw ards

(SEEK/AMS)

(+) : To select

rightw ards

(–) : To select

leftw ards

SOURCE

Sett ing t he clock

The clock uses a 12-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.

2Press (ENTER).

The clock starts.

After the clock setting is completed, the

display returns to normal playback mode.

Note

In t he init ial sett ing, the clock indication appears

while the unit is t urned of f.

When you select the “ on” set t ing of t he “ D.Inf o”

item (page 29), you can see the clock indication in

the upper part of t he display w hile you are

enjoying any source.

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