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Sony CDX-C5850 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

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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-C5850 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
CDX-C5850
1999 by Sony Corporation
3-865-688-11 (1)
US

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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-C5850 Serial No.
  • Page 2 CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Welcome ! 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents This Unit Only Location of controls ... 4 Getting Started Resetting the unit ... 5 Detaching the front panel ... 5 Setting the clock ... 6 CD Player Listening to a CD ... 7 Playing a CD in various modes ... 8 Radio Memorizing stations automatically —...

  • Page 4: Location Of Controls

    Location of controls MODE SEEK/AMS SOURCE RELEASE 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...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    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.

  • Page 6: Setting The Clock

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

  • Page 7: Cd Player

    CD indication Elapsed playing time Track number Note To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8). Press Stop playback 6 or (OFF) Eject the CD Changing the display item...

  • Page 8: Playing A Cd In Various Modes

    During playback, press (SHIFT). Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until “A.SCRL” appears. Press (4) (n) to select “A.SCRL-ON.” Press (SHIFT). To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.SCRL-OFF” in step 3 above. Note For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters, the following cases may happen: —...

  • Page 9: Radio

    Radio Memorizing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 10 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, and AM). Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

  • Page 10: Storing The Station Names

    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.

  • Page 11: Locating A Station By Name - List-Up

    Displaying the station name Press (DSPL) during radio reception. Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: z Station name* z Frequency Clock Z * If the station name of a station is not stored, “NO NAME” appears in the display for one second.

  • Page 12: Other Functions

    Other Functions You can connect an optional rotary commander (RM-X4S) with this unit. Labeling the rotary commander Depending on how you mount the rotary commander, attach the appropriate label as shown in the illustration below. L IS T M O D E S O U N D Using the rotary commander...
  • Page 13 By rotating the control (the SEEK/AMS control) Rotate the control and release it to: •Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate and hold the control until you locate the specific point in a track, then release it to start playback. •Tune in stations automatically.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Sound Characteristics

    Adjusting the sound characteristics You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. You can store the bass and treble levels independently for each source. Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SOUND) repeatedly. VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BAL (left-right) n FAD (front-rear) Adjust the selected item by rotating the dial.

  • Page 15: With Optional Equipment

    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 TEXT disc.

  • Page 16: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    Note For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters, the following cases may happen: — Some of the characters are not displayed — Auto Scroll does not work. To manually scroll the long name of an MD or CD TEXT disc after activating the Auto Scroll function, Press (SHIFT), then (1) (N) (manual scroll).

  • Page 17: Labeling A Cd

    Labeling a CD — Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the custom file function) You can label each disc with a personalized name. You can enter up to eight characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the disc by name (page 18) and select the specific tracks for playback (page 18).

  • Page 18: Locating A Disc By Name

    Locating a disc by name — List-up (For a CD unit with the custom file function or an MD unit) You can use this function for discs that have been assigned a custom name. For more information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a CD”...

  • Page 19: Tv/Video

    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. During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “BANK” appears. Press (4) (n) to repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

  • Page 20: Memorizing Only The Desired Tv Channels

    Press (4) (n). The unit stores TV channels in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sound when the setting is stored. Press (SHIFT). Notes • The unit does not store TV channels with weak signals. If only a few TV channels can be received, some number buttons will remain empty.

  • Page 21: Displaying The Information Stored On Discs

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

  • Page 22: Additional Information

    (accessory) position on the ignition key switch. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on handling CDs A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts while playing.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Fuse (10 A) Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) Cleaning cloth XP-CD1 Compact disc single adapter CSA-8 CD changer (10 discs) CDX-828, CDX-727 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-65 Other CD/MD changers with the Sony-BUS system Source selector XA-C30 TV tuner XT-40V, etc.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide

    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 No sound. The contents of the memory have been erased. Indications do not appear in the display.
  • Page 26 When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD does not appear in the display. The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display. If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Solution Insert the disc magazine in the CD/ MD unit.
  • Page 28 Sony Corporation Printed in Korea...

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