Sony CDX-C5850 manual

Operating Instructions  1999 by Sony Corporation US FM / AM Compact Disc Player CDX-C5850 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. 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 CD unit with the CD [...]

3 T able of Contents This Unit Only With Optional Equipment Location of controls ................................................. 4 Getting Started Resetting the unit ................................................ 5 Detaching the front panel .................................. 5 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, 9, 10, 16, 18, 19, 20 2 MODE (band/unit select) button 9, 15, 17, 19 3 SOURCE (source select) button 7, 9, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21 4 Dial (volume/bass/treble/left-right/rear- front control) 6, 14, 17 5 SOUND button 14 6 Display windo[...]

5 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.[...]

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

7 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, “NO NAME” appears in the display. * 2 If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist name appears [...]

8 To locate preceding tracks To locate succeeding tracks To search backward To search forward Playing a CD in various modes You can play CDs in various modes: • REP (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) . Eve[...]

9 Memorizing only the desir ed stations You can preset up to 20 FM stations (10 each for FM1 and 2), up to 10 AM stations in the order of your choice. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. 3 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to tune in the station that you want to store on the number butto[...]

10 If you cannot tune in a preset station Push and release the SEEK/AMS control up or down to search for the station (automatic tuning). Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down repeatedly until the desired station is received. Note If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SHIFT) , then press[...]

11 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 (5) (ENTER) to tune in the desired station. Note Once the station name or frequency has been displayed for five seconds, the display go[...]

12 Other Functions You can connect an optional rotary commander (RM-X4S) with this unit. Labeling the r otary commander Depending on how you mount the rotary commander, attach the appropriate label as shown in the illustration below. (MODE) Using the r otary commander The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. You can [...]

13 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[...]

14 Changing the sound and display settings The following items can be set: • CLOCK (page 6). • 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. • DIM (Dimmer) - to change the brightness[...]

15 With Optional Equipment CD/MD Unit This unit can control a maximum of seven external CD/MD units in this configuration: CD unit - maximum of five MD unit - maximum of five. Any combination up to seven will work. If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEX[...]

16 Playing tracks r epeatedly — Repeat Play You can select: • REP-1 - to repeat a track. • REP-2 - to repeat a disc. 1 During playback, press (SHIFT) . 2 Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. z REP-1 z REP-2 REP-OFF Z Repeat Play starts. 3 Press (SHIFT) . To return to normal playback mode, select “REP-OFF” in step [...]

17 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 [...]

18 Selecting specific tracks 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 (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. Bank edit mode. Note If you have not labeled the disc, the bank edit mode doe[...]

19 TV/Video 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 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to select the desired TV band. W atching a video 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV” appears. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select “VIDEO-1.” Playback the[...]

20 Storing the TV channel names Follow the steps in “Storing the station names” (page 10). 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[...]

21 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[...]

22 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 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,[...]

23 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[...]

24 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[...]

25 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[...]

26 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[...]

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