Sony CDX-C6850 Operating Instructions Manual
Sony CDX-C6850 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony CDX-C6850 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-C6850 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
CDX-C6850
1999 by Sony Corporation
3-865-912-11 (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-C6850 Serial No.
  • Page 2 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 or a wireless remote.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Location of controls ... 4 Getting Started Resetting the unit ... 6 Detaching the front panel ... 6 Setting the clock ... 7 CD Player Listening to a CD ... 7 Playing a CD in various modes ... 9 Radio Memorizing stations automatically —...
  • Page 4: Location Of Controls

    SHUF 9, 18 !¢ During radio reception: Number buttons 10 During CD/MD playback: Direct disc selection buttons 18 During TV reception: Number buttons 22 !∞ Receptor for the optional wireless remote OPEN DSPL LIST OFF 1 2 D - BASS CDX-C6850...
  • Page 5: Seek/Ams 1 2

    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 MODE SOURCE SEEK – PRESET DISC –...
  • Page 6: 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 7: Setting The Clock

    “CD” appears to start playback. 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 (OFF) (OPEN) then 6 Eject the CD...
  • Page 8: Locating A Specific Track

    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* /Artist name* Track name* Clock If you inserted a non-CD TEXT disc, “NO D.Name”...
  • Page 9: Playing A Cd In Various Modes

    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 During playback, press (SHIFT). Every time you press (SHIFT), only the items you can select light up.
  • Page 10: Memorizing Only The Desired Stations

    Memorizing only the desired 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. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.
  • Page 11: Storing The Station Names

    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.
  • Page 12: Locating A Station By Name - List-Up

    Locating a station by name — List-up Press (LIST) momentarily. The name assigned to the station currently playing appears in the display. Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the desired station. Press (6) (ENTER) to tune in the desired station. Note Once the station name or frequency has been displayed for five seconds, the display goes back to...
  • Page 13: Using The Rotary Commander

    Using the rotary 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) (SOURCE) Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows: TUNER n CD n MD* n TV* * If the corresponding optional equipment is...
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Sound Characteristics

    Press (SOUND) to adjust the volume and sound menu. Press (LIST) to display the memorized names. Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory- set as shown below. To increase To decrease If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.
  • Page 15: Changing The Sound And Display Settings

    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). •...
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Frequency Of The Speakers And The Subwoofer(S)

    Adjusting the frequency of the speakers and the subwoofer(s) By setting the cut off level of unwanted frequency signals, the speakers connected to the output terminal and/or the subwoofer(s) connected to the sub out terminal will out put a cleare sound image. Adjusting the frequency of the speakers connected from the output terminal...
  • Page 17: 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 18: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    Locating a specific track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and release for each track you want to skip. To locate succeeding tracks To locate preceding tracks Locating a specific point in a track —...
  • Page 19: 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 20) and select the specific tracks for playback (page 20).
  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “Bank”...
  • Page 22: Memorizing Only The Desired Tv Channels

    Press (5) (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 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28 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. Sony Corporation...

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