FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CDX-C90␣ ␣ Serial No. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
EN Warning Welcome ! 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.
Table of Contents Getting Started Initial settings ....................................................... 4 Setting the clock ................................................... 6 Using the main panel controls ........ 8 Basic operations ............................. 10 Using the rotary remote ................ 12 Using the wireless remote ............. 14 Menu display/Lists ........................................... 16 CD/MD Listening to a CD/MD ......................................
Getting started Initial settings Do the following initial settings before you operate the unit for the first time, after replacing the car battery, or after resetting the unit. Be sure to make these settings, otherwise the front panel is disabled and you will be unable to insert a CD. MENU Cursor ENTER Tip You can reset all of these initial settings (except the ACC position setting) using the set up menu. 1 Press the reset button behind the front panel (see page 2). The Contrast indication appears.
4 Press ENTER. The AM step indication appears. Press ? or / to select “10k” or “9k.” Select “10k” if you’re using your system in North or South America, the Hawaiian Islands, or Guam; select “9k” for all other countries. AM step 9k 5 10k Press ENTER. The Initial setting menu appears. 8 yes off 10k To change any of the initial settings at this time, press the cursor buttons to select the item you want to change and press ENTER. Tip You can also complete the initial settings by pressing > or .
Setting the clock Set the clock with the wireless remote. Turn the unit on before setting the clock. The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. MENU Cursor ENTER Note If the ACC position is set to “no”, turn the power on first, then set the clock. 1 Press MENU. The menu display appears. Set up P.Mode Display Name Clock off Beep on Rotary Remote norm SEEK/AMS SEEK/AMS Direct Volume off EN 2 Select “Set up” and press / to move to the sub menu, then select “Clock” pressing > or .. Set up P.
Tip You can press ENTER or BACK instead of MENU to set a value. 4 After setting the time, press MENU. The time is stored and the menu display reappears. To display the current time during operation The current time can be set to appear in the upper-left corner of the display (except when a menu is displayed). For details, see “Setting the set up menu” on page 44.
Using the main panel controls You can use the main panel controls for all operations except menu operations.
1 SOURCE (source select) button Each time you press the button, the source switches as follows: ”Tuner ” CD ” MD* *Only when an optional unit is connected 2 Dial (volume/subwoofer volume/ bass/treble/left-right/rear-front control) Rotate to adjust the volume or sound characteristics.
Basic operations Listening to a CD 1Opens the front panel. After 15 seconds, the panel closes automatically. 2 Insert a CD. The panel closes and playback starts automatically. Switches the display indication. CD insert guide ∗ EN Adjusts the volume level. To locate a specific point in a track (Manual searching) Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold. To search forward To search backward Release the control when you have found the desired point.
Listening to the radio 1 Selects tuner. 2 Selects FM1, FM2, or AM. Switches the display indication. EN Getting started Turns the power off. Adjusts the volume level. To receive a station automatically (Automatic tuning) Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down momentarily. To search for succeeding stations 3 Selects the desired station. You can select the buttons only when a memorized station is assigned to the number button (see page 34).
Using the rotary remote You can use the rotary remote for all operations except menu operations. Basic operations By pressing buttons SOURCE button Each time you press SOURCE, the source changes as follows: TUNER n CD n MD* * When an MD unit is connected.
VOL control Rotate the control to: Adjust the volume level. By pushing in and rotating the control DISC/PRESET control Push in and rotate the control to: • Receive the stations memorized on the number buttons when FM1, FM2 or AM is selected. • Change the disc when CD or MD is selected. Push in and release the control to: Other operations EN Getting started Display the list of discs (when CD or MD is selected) or preset stations (when FM1, FM2, or AM is selected) for a few seconds.
Using the wireless remote Use the wireless remote to make the various menu settings. For your safety, unit operations with the wireless remote should be done by a passenger. If you (the driver) want to use the wireless remote, park your car in a safe location first before performing any operations.
Cursor buttons LIST button While the menu display appears, press to move the cursor within a menu display. When CD or MD is selected, press > or . to change the disc and ? and / to locate a track. When FM1, FM2, or AM is selected, press > or . to select a preset station, or ? and / to perform automatic tuning. When CD or MD is selected, press to display the disc name list. While the list appears in the display, press again to display the track name list of the current disc (see page 29).
Menu display/Lists The following menu and lists appear in the display when you press MENU or LIST. MENU Cursor LIST ENTER Menu display (appears when you press MENU ) Set up P.Mode Display Name Clock on Beep on Rotary Remote norm SEEK/AMS SEEK/AMS Direct Volume off Time Set on off 1 Press MENU to make various settings and adjustments. 2 Press the cursor buttons to select the item and its setting, then press ENTER. 3 Press MENU to cancel the menu mode and return to normal display.
CD/MD Listening to a CD/MD If an optional CD or MD unit is connected to this unit, you can locate and listen to discs in the optional CD or MD unit in the same way as you can with those in this unit. To select the desired CD or MD unit 1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select “CD” or “MD.” CD/MD unit number Track number Function menu Disc Name SCHUBERT CD2 2 5 0.06 DVOL EL EN Disc number* Playing time of the current track * The disc number appears when the CD/MD unit is connected.
To select the disc to be played To the next disc To the previous disc Push in and rotate DISC/PRESET. The unit changes to the next or previous disc. If you keep the control rotated, the discs will continue to change. Push in and release the control to display the disc name list. Disc 1.MY BEST * 2.POPS HIT CD2 SONYPOPS 3.FUSION 8 3 4.JAZZ 1.28 5.GREAT HIT 6.EURO BEAT 7.DRIVING 8.SONYPOPS 9.SUNSET.M 10.HIGHWAY For details on naming a disc, see “Labeling a CD” on page 25.
Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) DSPL The repeat play function allows you to play back a track, a disc, or all the discs in this unit or any connected CD/MD unit repeatedly. DSPL REP 6 1 OPEN 7 8 9 10 While playing a CD or an MD, press and hold DSPL for two seconds. Tip If the Select mode in the Func. menu is set to “Source,” the function menu automatically appears on the right side of the display, depending on the source you select.
Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) DSPL Shuffle Play plays back all tracks on the current disc or all discs in this unit or any connected CD/MD unit in random order. DSPL OPEN SHUF 6 1 7 8 9 10 While playing a CD or an MD, press and hold DSPL for two seconds. Tip If the Select mode in the Func. menu is set to “Source,” the function menu automatically appears on the right side of the display, depending on the source you select.
Creating a program (CD/MD program memory) SOURCE You can play tracks from this unit or any MENU optional CD/MD unit in any order you want by creating and storing programs in BACK the unit’s memory. Two programs with up to 12 tracks each can be stored. MODE LIST Cursor ENTER Tips • In step 2, to move the cursor back to the previous column (one at a time), press ?. • To cancel the current display and return to the previous display, press BACK. 1 While playing a CD or an MD, press MENU. 2 Select “P.
Note Once all 12 slots have been filled, “MEMORY FULL” appears, and you cannot insert more tracks. 5 Press > or . to select the program number, “P1” or “P2,” then press ENTER. The current track in that slot number and all succeeding tracks shift down. PGM Edit Mode SONYPOPS CD1 8 P1- 1 CD1 1: S O N Y P O P S P1- 2 - - - - - - -: - - - - - - - P2- 1 - - - - - - -: - - - - - - - - 0.43 To continue inserting tracks, repeat steps 4 to 5. 6 To complete the mode setting, press BACK.
Playing the stored program While playing a CD or an MD, press MENU. 2 Select “P.Mode” and press / to move to the sub menu, then select “PGM” by pressing > or .. 3 Press / then > or . to select the mode, then press ENTER. The selected mode appears to the right of “PGM” in the display. ” PGM 1 ” PGM 2 ” PGM 1+2 off “ Indication Operation PGM 1 Plays the track sequence of Program 1. PGM 2 Plays the track sequence of Program 2. PGM 1 + 2 Plays the track sequences of Program 1 and then Program 2.
Erasing tracks in a program 1 While playing a CD or an MD, press MENU. 2 Select “P. Mode” and press / to move to the sub menu, then select “PGM” by pressing > or .. 3 Press / then > or . to select “edit,” then press ENTER. 4 Press > or . to select the track you want to erase. PGM Edit Mode SONYPOPS CD1 1 P1 Group Erase P1- 1 CD2 7 2 :DRIVING P1- 2 CD2 8 3 :LIVE HIT CD2 3 4 :POPS HIT P1- 3 EN 5 2 3.09 Press and hold ENTER for two seconds.
Labeling a CD – Disc Memo (CD unit with the custom file function) You can record a title of up to 8 characters for each disc. The disc title appears in the display whenever you insert the disc and play it. Up to 110 disc titles can be stored in memory. MENU Cursor LIST ENTER Tip To cancel the current display and return to the previous display, press BACK. 1 While playing a CD, press LIST for two seconds. The Disc Memo Write indication appears. Disc Memo Write ________ CD1 1 2 3.45 EN Press > or .
Erasing a disc title 1 While playing a CD or an MD, press MENU. 2 Select “Name” and press / to move to the sub menu, then select “Disc Memo” by pressing > or .. Set up P.Mode Display Disc Memo Name Auto Scroll Disc Name 3 EN on D.Memo write delete Press /, then > or . to select “delete,” then press ENTER. The Disc Memo Delete indication appears. Disc Memo Delete CD1 Note In step 4, all the disc names stored in the CD unit’s memory appear in the order they were entered.
Selecting specific tracks for playback (Bank) If you have labeled the disc (see page 25), the Bank function allows you to skip certain tracks and play only the tracks you want. MENU BACK Cursor ENTER To set tracks to “Play” or “Skip” 1 While playing a CD or an MD, press MENU. 2 Select “P.Mode” and press / to move to the sub menu, then select “Bank” by pressing > or .. Set up P.
Playing specific tracks only Note You cannot use the Bank function for discs that have not been labeled using the Disc Memo function. Be sure to label the disc in advance. 1 While playing a CD or an MD, press MENU. 2 Select “P.Mode” and press / to move to the sub menu, then select “Bank” by pressing > or .. Set up P.Mode Repeat Display Shuffle Name PGM Bank 3 EN off off PGM off off on inverse off edit Press / then > or . to select the mode, then press ENTER.
Locating a disc by name Use this function to locate a disc by its name. (To add titles to discs, see page 25). Cursor LIST ENTER Tips • To cancel the selection, press LIST twice or BACK once. • If the SEEK/AMS mode is set to “Item sel,” you can select the desired disc with SEEK/AMS when the list appears in the display (see page 45). While playing a CD or an MD, press LIST. The Disc name list appears. Disc 1.MY BEST * 2.POPS HIT CD2 SONYPOPS 3.FUSION 8 3 4.JAZZ 1.28 5.GREAT HIT 6.EURO BEAT 7.DRIVING 8.
Viewing CD TEXT information You can view text information contained on a CD TEXT disc during playback. MENU Cursor DSPL ENTER EN Tips • In step 2, to move the cursor back to the previous column (one at a time), press ?. • To cancel the current display and return to the previous display, press BACK. Selecting the disc name display When playing CD TEXT discs that have been labeled using the Disc Memo function (see page 25), you can specify that disc names be displayed whenever you press DSPL or LIST.
Scrolling titles automatically When playing CD TEXT discs or MDs (using an optional MD unit,) the track or disc/artist name appears automatically whenever a new disc or track is played. Follow the procedure below to specify the automatic scrolling of titles of more than 10 characters. 1 While playing a CD or an MD, press MENU. 2 Select “Name,” press / to move to the sub menu, then select “Auto Scroll” by pressing > or .. off D.Memo EN on off 3 Press / then > or . to select “on,” then ENTER.
Customizing the CD sound (Digital filter function) DSPL This unit has a variable coefficient (VC) digital filter. By selecting the type of filter you want, you can adjust the sound characteristics which best compliment your speaker, source, unit, etc. DSPL VC 6 EN Notes • This function is available only for this unit and has no affect when an optional CD/MD unit or radio, etc. is selected. • If you are playing a disc when you press VC, the sound will be interrupted momentarily.
Radio Listening to radio You can store your favorite radio stations in the unit’s memory for instant tuning at a later time (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 34). 1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select tuner. 2 Press MODE repeatedly to select FM1, FM2, or AM. Source indication Preset station number Function menu STEREO Station Band indication To increase 3 EL EN Frequency Rotate VOL to adjust the volume level. The volume is adjustable between 0 dB to – ∞ dB.
Presetting radio stations There are two ways to preset radio stations: • Selecting the station frequency (Manual preset memory) • Selecting stations with the strongest signals (BTM*) SOURCE MENU MODE Cursor * Best Tuning Memory ENTER Tips • In step 2, to move the cursor back to the previous column (one at a time), press ?. • To cancel the current display and return to the previous display, EN press BACK.
Tip If the SEEK/AMS mode is set to “Item sel,” you can select the desired station with SEEK/AMS when the list appears in the display (see page 45). Note If you assign a new frequency to a preset station number that has already been assigned a frequency, the new frequency replaces the old frequency. 6 Press /, then > or . to select “manual,” then ENTER. Station FM1 1. * 2. 3. 2 4. 101.9MHz 5. 7 106.3 101.9 96.0 102.5 105.4 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 96.6 99.9 98.9 98.3 98.3 Press >, .
Tip If the Select mode the in Func. menu is set to “Source,” the function menu is automatically appears on the right side of the display, depending on the source you select. (see page 48) Selecting stations with the strongest signals (BTM) DSPL DSPL Note tune in a few stations or receives only weak frequencies, the BTM function may not assign frequencies to all the preset station numbers.
Specifying monaural/ Stereo mode DSPL DSPL If the FM stereo reception is poor, you can select “Mono” to improve the sound. OPEN BTM MONO MONO LCL 6 1 7 8 9 10 While listening to an FM broadcast, press and hold DSPL for two seconds. Tip If the Select mode in the Func. menu is set to “Source,” the function menu automatically appears on the right side of the display, depending on the source you select. (see page 48) 2 EN Press MONO repeatedly to select “on.
Receiving only the strongest signals (Local on/off) The Automatic Tuning function may stop frequently when there are many radio stations in the area. If this happens, you can reduce the sensitivity of the tuner so that only the strongest signals are tuned in. 1 DSPL DSPL OPEN BTM MONO LCL LCL 6 7 8 9 10 While listening to an FM or AM broadcast, press and hold DSPL for two seconds. Tip If the Select mode in the Func.
If interference occurs during FM reception 1 While listening to an FM broadcast, press MENU. 2 Select “R.Mode” and press / to move to the sub menu, then select “IF” by pressing > or .. Set up R.Mode Preset Display Local Name Mono/Stereo IF 3 off stereo Auto Wide Narrow Auto The selected item appears to the right of “IF” in the display. 4 Type Function Wide Maximizes signal reception and improves sound quality. Narrow Prevents interference from neighboring stations.
Labeling radio stations (Station Memo) You can add a title of up to 8 characters to each station. The station name appears in the display whenever the station is selected. Up to 44 station names can be stored in memory. Tip To cancel the current display and return to the previous display, press BACK. MENU BACK LIST Cursor ENTER 1 Tune in the station you want to label. 2 Press LIST for two seconds. The Station Memo Write indication appears. Station Memo Write ________ FM1 102.
Erasing a station name 1 While listening to an FM or AM broadcast, press MENU. 2 Select “Name,” press / to move to the sub menu, then select “Station Memo” by pressing > or .. Set up R.Mode Display Name Station Memo 3 write delete The Station Memo Delete indication appears. Station Memo Delete FM1 Note In step 4, all the station names stored in memory appear in the order they were entered. The last station name entered will therefore appear at the end. KYCS EN Radio Press /, then > or .
Selecting a station by name You can use this function to select a station by the name that has been stored in memory for it. Cursor LIST ENTER EN Tips • To cancel the selection, press LIST. • If the SEEK/AMS mode is set to “Item sel,” you can select the desired station with SEEK/AMS when the list appears in the display (see page 45). 1 While listening to an FM or AM broadcast, press LIST. The preset name List appears. Station FM1 1. * 2. 3. 2 4. 101.9MHz 5. 106.3 101.9 96.0 102.5 105.4 6. 7. 8. 9.
Other functions Adjusting the sound characteristics VOL+/You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. ATT The bass and treble levels can be stored respectively for each source. SOUND 1 Press SOUND repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press SOUND, the item changes as follows: ” Volume ” Sub W (subwoofer volume) Fader (rear-front) “ Balance (left-right) “ ” Bass* Treble* “ 2 Adjust the selected item by pressing VOL + or –.
Setting the set up menu Use the Set up menu to perform additional settings, including Clock, Beep, Rotary remote, SEEK/AMS, Digital out, VC (Variable Coefficient) filter, and Direct Volume. MENU Cursor ENTER EN Tips • In step 2, to move the cursor back to the previous column (one at a time), press ?. • To cancel the current display and return to the previous display, press BACK. 1 Press MENU and select “Set up.” Set up P.
Explanation and settings Clock Select “on” to display the current time in the upper-left corner of the display at all times. If you select “off,” the time is displayed only when the system is turned off. Select “Time Set” to set the clock (see page 6). Beep Specifies whether a beep sounds when an operation button is pressed. Rotary remote Reverses the rotational direction of the rotary remote for controlling operations. Select “normal” for increasing volume, frequency, track numbers, etc.
Setting the display menu Use the Display menu to perform additional settings MENU including Illumination, Dimmer, Panel angle, Font Style, Contrast, EL (Electric Luminosity), and Display. Cursor ENTER EN Tips • In step 2, to move the cursor back to the previous column (one at a time), press ?. • To cancel the current display and return to the previous display, press BACK. 1 Press MENU and select “Display.” Set up P.
Sub menu Explanation and setting ILL (Illumination) Select “Amber” or “Green” for the button colors of the front panel. Dimmer Select “Auto” to dim the brightness of the display whenever you turn the lights on. Panel angle Select either “10,” or “20” degrees to automatically set the front panel angle. Select “Top” for normal angle. 20° 10° TOP Select 1 of 15 contrast levels for the display. Select “Contrast,” then press ENTER. You can change the current setting by pressing ? or /.
Setting the function menu Use the function menu to assign the specific function mode to each function button. MENU Cursor ENTER EN Tips • In step 2, to move the cursor back to the previous column (one at a time), press ?. • To cancel the current display and return to the previous display, press BACK. 1 Press MENU and select “Func.” 2 Press / to move to the sub menu, then select “Select.” The current sub menu setting appears to the right of the item. Func.
DSP Selecting a surround menu The optional XDP-U50D lets you add some effects Cursor to the sound field of the currently selected source. + VOL / The followings are the operating instructions for the XDP-U50D. When the XDP-210EQ is connected to the unit, refer to the instructions manual supplied to the XDP-210EQ. Tips • Each time you press SOUND, the tuning item changes as follows: $ 1 SOUND Press and hold SOUND for two seconds. The DSP Sound Tuning Mode appears.
EN Surround menu Effect of sound field HALL Concert hall JAZZ Jazz club DISCO Disco with thick walls THEATER Movie theater PARK Big open space LIVE Live concert OPERA Opera house CHURCH Church/chapel with a lot of reverberation STADIUM Open-air concert in a stadium CELLAR Cellar with a lot of reverberation -DEFEAT- Normal sound without any DSP effects Adjusting the effect level Note You cannot adjust the effect level of “-DEFEAT-.
Storing a surround effect for CDs (DSP custom file) Once you have registered the desired surround menu for the discs, you can enjoy the same VOL+/surround menu every time you play that disc. (Only when you have labeled the disc using the Custom file function. ) LIST SOUND 1 Press and hold SOUND for two seconds. The DSP Sound Tuning Mode appears. DSP Sound Tuning Mode SUR CD1 2 4.50 HALL Effect 90% EN DSP 2 Press VOL + or – to adjust to the desired sound effect.
Note You can use this function for discs that have been assigned a custom name. Playing a disc with a stored surround effect 1 While playing a CD, press and hold LIST for two seconds. The Disc Memo Write indication appears. Disc Memo Write CD1 2 SONYPOPS 1 4.15 ENT Press LIST. The DSP Tuning Mode appears. EN CD1 SUR - DEFEAT1 6.15 3 Press VOL + or – to select the surround menu. 4 Press and hold LIST for two seconds. The normal display appears.
Selecting the listening position You can set a delayed time for the sound to reach Cursor the listeners from the speakers. In this way, the VOL+/unit can simulate a natural sound field so that you feel as if you are in the center of the sound field wherever you sit in the car. SOUND 1 Press and hold SOUND for two seconds. The DSP tuning mode appears. Tips • Each time you press SOUND, the tuning item changes as follows: 2 Press SOUND repeatedly to select “POS Tuning.
Tip You cannot adjust the effect level of “-DEFEAT-.” Adjusting the listening position 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Selecting the listening position” (see page 53). 2 Adjust the center of the sound field. 1 Press /. 2 Press VOL + or – to adjust the center to the left or right. DSP Sound Tuning Mode POS CD1 L 1.30 R 0 3 Press /. 4 Press VOL + or – to adjust the center to the rear or front. EN DSP Sound Tuning Mode POS R 3 DSP CD1 4 1.53 ALL F 0 Press and hold SOUND for two seconds.
Adjusting the cut-off Cursor VOL+/frequency of the subwoofer(s) SOUND 1 Press and hold SOUND for two seconds. The DSP Sound Tuning Mode appears. Tips • Each time you press SOUND, the tuning item changes as follows: 2 Press SOUND repeatedly to select “SUB.” DSP Sound Tuning Mode SUB $ SUR (Surround) CD1 4 2.16 Tuning C.off125Hz EN DSP $ POS (Position) $ 3 SUB (Subwoofer) Press VOL + or – repeatedly to select the cut-off frequency. The frequency appears in the order as follows.
Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s) Note When you adjust the volume all the way down, “SUB W ATT” appears and the cut-off frequency of the subwoofer is disabled. EN 1 Follow the steps 1 through 2 of “Adjusting the cut-off frequency of the subwoofer(s)” (see page 55). 2 Press /, then VOL + or – to adjust the level. DSP Sound Tuning Mode SUB 3 DSP 4 2.16 0 Press and hold SOUND for two seconds. The normal display appears. 56 CD1 C.
Adjusting the turn-over frequency of the bass and treble You can adjust the bass and treble turn-over frequencies to best fit the acoustic characteristics inside your car. Turn-over frequency Cursor VOL+/- Frequency (Hz) SOUND 1 Press and hold SOUND and hold for two seconds. The DSP Sound Tuning Mode appears, EN 2 Press SOUND repeatedly to select “BAS” or “TRE.” DSP Sound Tuning Mode BAS $ SUR (Surround) $ CD1 5 DSP Tips • Each time you press SOUND, the tuning item changes as follows: 3.
Adjusting the volume of the bass and treble 1 Press and hold SOUND for two seconds. The DSP Sound Tuning Mode appears. 2 Press SOUND repeatedly to select “BAS” or “TRE.” 3 Press /, then VOL + or – to adjust the level. DSP Sound Tuning Mode BAS CD1 6 0.09 250Hz 0 EN 4 Press and hold SOUND for two seconds. The normal display appears.
Additional information Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen. 1 2 Press OFF. Press RELEASE to open the front panel, then slide the front panel to the left side, and pull out from the right side of the front panel. OFF RELEASE If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds (only when the ACC Position is set to “yes”) (see page 4).
Precautions EN • 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 two-speaker systems, 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.
About the LCD display on the display section When the temperature is extremely high or low, the display may become dim and hard to see. This is due to the characteristics of the LCD and is not a malfunction. The display will return to normal when the temperature becomes normal. Wireless Remote Installing batteries in the wireless remote Insert two size-AA (R6) batteries with the correct polarity. N OPE When the batteries become weak, you will not be able to operate the unit with the wireless remote.
Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one that matches the amperage described on the 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. Dismounting the unit 1 Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver, and gently pry the front cover free. 2 Repeat step 1 on the left side. The front cover is removed.
Specifications CD player section System Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter Laser Diode Properties Material Wavelength Emission Duration Laser output power Compact disc digital audio system 109 dB 5 – 20,000 Hz (±1 dB) Below measurable limit GaAlAs 780 nm Continuous Less than 44.6 µW* General Outputs Power requirements * This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block.
Troubleshooting guide The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. General Problem Cause/Solution No sound •Cancel the ATT function. •Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker systems. •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.
Radio reception Problem Cause/Solution Preset tuning is not possible. •Memorize the correct frequency. •The broadcast signal is too weak. Automatic tuning is not possible. The broadcast signal is too weak. n Use manual tuning. The “ST” indication flashes. •Tune in the frequency accurately. •The broadcast signal is too weak. n Set to the monaural mode (see page 37). Interference occurs during FM reception. The Wide mode is selected. n Set to Narrow or Auto mode (see page 39).
Error displays The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard. Display Cause Solution NO Magazine The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD unit. Insert the disc magazine in the CD/MD unit. NO Disc No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit. Insert discs in the CD/MD unit. NG Discs A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem. Insert another CD/MD. Disc A CD is dirty or inserted upside 2 *1 down.* Error An MD does not play because of some problem.
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