Sony CDX-CA660X Primary manuale d’uso

© 2001 Sony Corporation Operating Instructions US CDX-CA660X CDX-CA650X FM / AM Compact Disc Player For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers wheneve[...]

2 W elcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features even more with: • Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players) * 1 . • CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc * 2 is played on a connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function). • Supplied controller accessory Card rem[...]

3 T able of Contents Location of controls .................................................. 4 Precautions ................................................................ 6 Notes on discs ........................................................... 6 Getting Started Resetting the unit ................................................. 7 Detaching th[...]

4 Location of contr ols 1 MBP (My Best sound Position) button 19 2 Z (eject) button (located on the front side of the unit, behind the front panel) 9, 22 3 MENU button 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22 4 Volume control dial 5 LIST button 11, 12 15, 16 6 Receptor for the card remote commander 7 Display window 8 OPEN button 8, 9 9 EQ7 button 20 0 RES[...]

5 (SEEK) (–): to select leftwards/ . Card remote commander RM-X114 The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit. 1 DSPL button 2 MENU button 3 SOURCE button 4 SEEK ( < / , ) buttons 5 SOUND button 6 OFF button 7 VOL (+/–) buttons 8 MODE button 9 LIST button 0 DISC/PRESET ( M / m ) bu[...]

6 Pr ecautions • If your car was parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. • Power antennas 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 prob[...]

7 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 ball- point pen. Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. RESET button Notes on[...]

8 Detaching the fr ont panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen. Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. If you connect an optional amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound [...]

9 Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (MENU) , then press either side of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until “CLOCK” appears. 1 Press (ENTER) . The hour indication flashes. 2 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET) to set the hour. 3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK) . The minute indication[...]

10 (With optional unit) 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select “CD” or “MD.” 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired unit appears. Playback starts. To Press Skip discs (DISC/PRESET) (+/–) – Disc selection Display items When the disc/track changes, any prerecorded title of the new disc/track is automatically displayed (if the Auto Scr[...]

11 Labeling a CD — Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function) You can label each disc with a custom name (Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name (page 12). Caution Do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature while driving, or perform any other function which could divert you[...]

12 7 Press (MENU) twice. The unit returns to normal CD play mode. Notes • When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is erased, the original CD TEXT information is displayed. • If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to erase, try selecting a different CD unit in step 2. Locating a disc by name — List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT/ CUSTOM F[...]

13 Radio The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2). Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. Storing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals within the selected band, and stores them in the order o[...]

14 Receiving the stor ed stations 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. 3 Press the number button ( (1) to (6) ) on which the desired station is stored. Tip Press either side of (DISC/PRESET) to receive the stations in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset Search function). If prese[...]

15 Storing station names — Station Memo You can assign a name to each radio station and store it in memory. The name of the station currently tuned in appears in the display. You can assign a name using up to 8 characters for a station. Storing the station names 1 Tune in a station whose name you want to store. 2 Press (MENU) , then press either [...]

16 Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume. Other Functions You can also control the unit with a rotary commander (optional) . Using the r otary commander First, attach the appropriate label depending on how you want to mount the rotary commander. The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. SOUND DSPL MODE SOUND DSP[...]

17 * 1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is connected. * 2 If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for 2 seconds to turn off the clock indication after turning off the ignition. By rotating the control Rotate and release to: – Skip tracks. – Tune in stations automatically. Rotate[...]

18 Changing the sound and display settings — Menu The following items can be set: SET (Set Up) • CLOCK (page 9) • BEEP — to turn the beeps on or off. • 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. — Sele[...]

19 P/M (Play Mode) • LOCAL-ON/OFF (Local seek mode) (page 14) — Select “ON” to only tune into stations with stronger signals. • MONO-ON/OFF * (Monaural mode) (page 14) — Select “ON” to hear FM radio/TV stereo broadcast in monaural. Select “OFF” to return to normal mode. • IF AUTO/WIDE (page 14) * This function cannot change th[...]

20 Setting the equalizer You can select an equalizer curve for seven music types (VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM, and XPLOD). You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for frequency and level. Selecting the equalizer curve 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD, or MD). 2 Press (EQ7) repeatedly until the desired equalizer cu[...]

21 TV/Video (optional) You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV monitor to this unit. W atching the TV 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV” appears. 2 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly to select the desired TV band. W atching a video 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV” appears. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select “AUX.[...]

22 Storing only the desir ed TV channels You can store up to 12 channels (6 each for TV1 and 2) on the number buttons in the order of your choice. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV” appears. 2 Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in the TV channel that you want to store. 3 Press the desired number button ( (1) to (6) ) for 2 seconds until ?[...]

23 Additional Information Maintenance Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony de[...]

24 Removing the unit 1 Remove the front cover 1 Detach the front panel (page 8). 2 Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver. 3 Repeat step 2 for the other side. 2 Remove the unit 1 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[...]

25 Specifications CD player section Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Laser Diode Properties Material GaAlAs Wavelength 780 nm Emission Duration Continuous Laser output power Less than 44.6 µW * * This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens s[...]

26 CD/MD playback A disc cannot be loaded. • Another CD is already loaded. • The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way. Playback does not begin. • Defective MD or dirty CD. • CD-R that is not finalized. • You tried to playback a CD-R not designed for audio use. • Some CD-Rs may not play due to its recording equipment o[...]

27 The “ST” indication flashes. • Tune in the frequency accurately. • The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set to the monaural reception mode (page 18). A program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural. The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Cancel monaural reception mode (page 18). Interference occurs during FM reception. The wide mode[...]

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