Sony CDX-C6850 manual

Operating Instructions  1999 by Sony Corporation US FM / AM Compact Disc Player CDX-C6850 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 the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever yo[...]

2 W elcome ! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features as well as an optional rotary commander or a wireless remote. In addition to the CD 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[...]

3 T able of Contents This Unit Only With Optional Equipment Location of controls ................................................. 4 Getting Started Resetting the unit ................................................ 6 Detaching the front panel .................................. 6 Setting the clock ..................................................[...]

4 Location of contr ols Refer to the pages for details. 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control 8, 10, 18, 20, 21 2 MODE (band/unit select) button 9, 10, 17, 19, 21 3 6 (eject) button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 7, 23 4 SOURCE (source select) button 7, 9, 10, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22 5 Dial (volum[...]

5 Optional wireless remote (RM-X47) The corresponding buttons of the wireless remote control the same functions as those on this unit. 1 OFF button 2 SEEK/AMS button 3 (–) (+) buttons 4 ATT button 5 SOUND/SEL button 6 DSPL button 7 PRESET/DISC button You cannot perform manual search or manual tuning with the wireless remote. 8 SOURCE button 9 MOD[...]

6 Reset button 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. Notes • Pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting and some memorized functions.[...]

7 Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (SHIFT) , then press (3) (SET UP) repeatedly until “Clock” appears. 1 Press (5) ( n ). The hour indication flashes. 2 Set the hour. 3 Press (5) ( n ). The minute indication flashes. 4 Set the minute. 2 Press (SHIFT) . The clock starts. 3 [...]

8 To locate preceding tracks To locate succeeding tracks To search backward To search forward Changing the display item Each time you press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as follows: $ Track number/ Elapsed playback time $ Disc name * 1 /Artist name * 2 $ Track name * 1 $ Clock * 1 If you inserted a non-CD TEXT disc, ?[...]

9 Playing a CD in various modes You can play CDs in various modes: • Repeat (Repeat Play) repeats the current track. • Shuf (Shuffle Play) plays all the tracks in random order. Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play 1 During playback, press (SHIFT) . Every time you press (SHIFT) , only the items you can select light up. 2 Press (7) (REP) rep[...]

10 Note If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SHIFT) , then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “Local” (local seek mode) is displayed. Then press (5) ( n ) to select “Local on.” Press (SHIFT) . Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in. Tip If you know the frequency of the station you want to liste[...]

11 Changing the display item Each time you press (DSPL) , the item changes as follows: Frequency ˜ Clock 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 above items are scrolled in the display one by one in order. Tip The Motion Display mod[...]

12 Locating a station by name — List-up 1 Press (LIST) momentarily. The name assigned to the station currently playing appears in the display. 2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the desired station. 3 Press (6) (ENTER) to tune in the desired station. Note Once the station name or frequency has been displayed for five seconds, the display go[...]

13 OFF Using the r otary commander The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. You can also control optional CD or MD units with the rotary commander. By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons) Each time you press (SOURCE) , the source changes as follows: TUNER n CD n MD * n TV * * If the corresponding optional e[...]

14 Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory- set as shown below. 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 thes[...]

15 Changing the sound and display settings The following items can be set: • Clock (page 7). • 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 color to amber or green. • Dimmer - to change the brightness of th[...]

16 Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s) — Low Pass Filter (LPF) To match the characteristics of the connected subwoofer(s), you can cut out the unwanted high and middle frequency signals entering the subwoofer(s). 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD, or MD). 2 Press (SHIFT) , then press (3) (SET UP) repeatedly until “LPF” ap[...]

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18 Playing tracks r epeatedly — Repeat Play You can select: • Repeat 1 - to repeat a track. • Repeat 2 - to repeat a disc. 1 During playback, press (SHIFT) . 2 Press (7) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. z Repeat 1 z Repeat 2 Repeat off Z Repeat Play starts. 3 Press (SHIFT) . To return to normal playback mode, select “Repe[...]

19 Displaying the disc memo Press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback. Each time you press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as follows: $ Track number/ Elapsed playback time $ Disc memo name $ Track name * $ Clock * If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in [...]

20 Selecting specific tr acks 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. 1 Start playing the disc and press (SHIFT) , then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. Bank edit mode. Note If you have not labeled the disc, the bank edit mode do[...]

21 Playing specific tracks only You can select: • Bank on - to play the tracks with the “Play” setting. • Bank inv (Inverse) - to play the tracks with the “Skip” setting. 1 During playback, press (SHIFT) , then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “Bank” appears. 2 Press (5) ( n ) to repeatedly until the desired setting appears. z[...]

22 Storing the TV channel names Follow the steps in “Storing the station names” (page 11). Displaying the TV or radio station names Press (LIST) during TV or radio reception. Example: When receiving the FM1 band 1 Preset number 2 Stored station names 3 Frequencies * * If the name of a station is not stored, the frequency of that station will be[...]

23 Displaying the information stor ed on discs Press (LIST) during CD/MD playback. Example: When CD unit 1 is selected. 1 Disc numbers 2 Titles stored as custom files 3 No disc is loaded * 1 4 No stored titles * 2 5 TOC information has not been identified yet * 3 * 1 A blank space is displayed next to a disc number represents empty slots in the dis[...]

24 Additional Information Pr ecautions • 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 spe[...]

25 Maintenance Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating started 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. Warning Never us[...]

26 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 17 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 1 % total harmonic distortion. General Outputs Line outputs (2) Power antenna relay control lead Power amplifier control lead Telephone AT[...]

27 T r oubleshooting guide Problem No sound. The contents of the memory have been erased. Indications do not appear in the display. No beep sound. Cause/Solution • Cancel the ATT function. • Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker systems. • Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction to adjust the volume. • The power cord[...]

28 Solution Insert the disc magazine in the CD/ MD unit. Insert discs in the CD/MD unit. Insert another CD/MD. Clean or insert the CD correctly. Insert another MD. Play an MD with tracks recorded on it. Press the reset button of the unit. Close the lid or insert the MDs properly. Wait until the temperature goes down below 50°C (122°F). Display NO[...]