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Sony CDX-CA600X Operating Instructions Manual

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FM/MW/LW
Compact Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
CDX-CA600X
© 2002 Sony Corporation
3-238-730-21 (2)
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CT

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  • Page 1 3-238-730-21 (2) FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. CDX-CA600X © 2002 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Welcome ! 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)* •CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc* is played). •Supplied controller accessory...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Location of controls ..........4 Precautions ..............6 Overview of RDS ..........14 Notes on discs ............6 Automatic retuning for best reception results — AF function ..........15 Getting Started Receiving traffic announcements Resetting the unit ..........7 —...

  • Page 4: Location Of Controls

    D-BASS – DISC SHUF SENS RELEASE CDX-CA600X Refer to the pages listed for details. 1 SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD) qf RESET button (located on the front side of button 9, 10, 12, 13, 16 the unit, behind the front panel) 7...
  • Page 5 Card remote commander RM-X115 The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same DSPL MODE functions as those on this unit. 1 DSPL button 2 SOURCE button PRESET 3 SEEK (–/+) buttons SOURCE 4 OFF button – SEEK SEEK 5 VOL (+/–) buttons PRESET...

  • Page 6: Precautions

    If you have any questions or problems leaving them in parked cars or on concerning your unit that are not covered in dashboards/rear trays. this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Moisture condensation On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and display of the unit.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    •Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out. Do not use Getting Started solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs. Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit.

  • Page 8: Detaching The Front Panel

    Attaching the front panel Detaching the front panel Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated and push the left side You can detach the front panel of this unit to into position until it clicks. protect the unit from being stolen.

  • Page 9: Setting The Clock

    CD Player Setting the clock CD/MD Unit (optional) The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 In addition to playing a CD with this unit alone, you can also control external CD/MD Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds. units.

  • Page 10: Display Items

    Notes (with optional unit) • Disc name, artist name, and track title can be displayed with up to 8 characters. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select • Some characters cannot be displayed. “CD“ or “MD (MS*).“ • This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of a CD TEXT disc.

  • Page 11: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    Note Playing tracks repeatedly “SHUF-ALL” will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD units. — Repeat Play The disc in the main unit will repeat a track or Labelling a CD the entire disc when it reaches the end. For repeat play, you can select: —...

  • Page 12: Locating A Disc By Name

    Viewing the Disc Memo Locating a disc by name As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes priority over any original CD TEXT — List-up (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM information. FILE function or an MD unit) Press You can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names*...

  • Page 13: Radio

    Storing only the desired Radio stations You can manually preset the desired stations The unit can store up to 6 stations per band on any chosen number button. (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW). Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the Caution radio.

  • Page 14: Overview Of Rds

    If preset tuning does not work — Automatic tuning/ Local Seek Mode Automatic tuning: Turn the SEEK/AMS control dial to search for the station. Overview of RDS Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Turn the SEEK/AMS control dial FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) until the desired station is received.

  • Page 15: Automatic Retuning For Best Reception Results

    Staying with one regional Automatic retuning for programme When AF function is on: this unit’s factory-set best reception results setting restricts reception to a specific region, — AF function so you won’t be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency. The alternative frequencies (AF) function If you leave this regional programme’s allows the radio to always tune into the area’s...

  • Page 16: Receiving Traffic Announcements

    Receiving traffic Presetting RDS stations announcements with AF and TA setting — TA/TP By activating the Traffic Announcement (TA) When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores and Traffic Programme (TP). You can each station’s AF/TA setting (on/off) as well automatically tune in an FM station as its frequency.

  • Page 17: Tuning In Stations By Programme Type

    Press (LIST/PTY) during FM reception. Tuning in stations by programme type — PTY The current programme type name appears You can tune in a station by selecting the type if the station is transmitting the PTY data. of programme you would like to listen to. “--------”...

  • Page 18: Setting The Clock Automatically

    Setting the clock Other Functions automatically — CT The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS You can also control the unit (and optional transmission sets the clock automatically. CD/MD units) with a rotary commander (optional). Selecting “CT-ON” During radio reception, press (SEL) and (2) simultaneously.
  • Page 19 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is Changing the operative direction connected. The operative direction of controls is factory- If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on set as shown below. the ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for 2 seconds to turn off the clock indication after turning off the ignition.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Sound Characteristics

    Adjusting the sound Changing the sound and characteristics display settings You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and The following items can be set: fader. •CT (Clock Time) (page 18). •A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)* (page 10). •M.DSPL (Motion Display) Select the item you want to adjust by –...

  • Page 21: Selecting The Sound Position

    Selecting the sound Boosting the bass sound position — D-bass — My Best sound Position (MBP) You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low When you drive without passengers, you can frequency signal and high frequency signal enjoy the most comfortable sound with a sharper curve than conventional bass environment with “My Best sound Position.”...

  • Page 22: Additional Information

    If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, Main unit consult your nearest Sony dealer. Fuse (10 A) Back of the front panel Notes • For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning...

  • Page 23: Removing The Unit

    Replacing the lithium battery Removing the unit When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium Remove the front cover battery. Use of any other battery may present a 1 Detach the front panel (page 8).

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Specifications CD player section Power amplifier section Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB Outputs Speaker outputs Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz (sure seal connectors) Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output 50 W 4 (at 4 ohms) Tuner section General...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    The power is continuously supplied to the Troubleshooting unit. The car does not have an ACC position. The following checklist will help you remedy The power aerial does not extend. problems you may encounter with your unit. The power aerial does not have a relay box. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.

  • Page 26: Error Displays/Messages

    The unit is in monaural reception mode. If these solutions do not help improve the t Cancel monaural reception mode (page situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 14). Messages L.SEEK +/– The SEEK starts after a few seconds of The Local Seek mode is on during automatic listening.
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  • Page 30 MODE SOURCE D-BASS – DISC SHUF SENS RELEASE CDX-CA600X (OFF)
  • Page 31 DSPL MODE PRESET SOURCE – SEEK SEEK PRESET – – (OFF) (SOURCE)
  • Page 32 • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 33 • • • •...
  • Page 34 (OFF) (OFF) (RELEASE) (OFF) (RELEASE) • • •...
  • Page 35 (DSPL) (SEL) (DSPL) (SOURCE) (OFF) • •...
  • Page 36 (SOURCE) (MODE) • • ( 1 ) (DSPL) ( 2 ) • (SOURCE) (SEL) (MODE) • (SOURCE) (SEL) (MODE) • • • • (DSPL) (DSPL) • • •...
  • Page 37 • • (LIST/PTY) • (SEL) • • (LIST/PTY) • •...
  • Page 38 (DSPL) (SOURCE) (LIST/PTY) (MODE) (LIST/PTY) (DSPL) (LIST/PTY) (SEL) • • • • (LIST/PTY) • • • •...
  • Page 39 (SOURCE) (MODE) (SOURCE) (MODE) (SENS/BTM) (SOURCE) (MODE) • •...
  • Page 40 (SENS/BTM) • • • (DSPL) (SENS/BTM) • • • • • •...
  • Page 41 — (AF) (AF) • (AF) • (AF)
  • Page 42 — (TA) (AF) (TA) (TA) (SENS/BTM) (SOURCE) (MODE) (AF) (TA) (TA) (AF) (TA)
  • Page 43 (LIST/PTY) — -------- (LIST/PTY)
  • Page 44 — CT (SEL) (SEL) • • D S P L S E L M O D E M O D E S E L D S P L (ATT) (SEL) (MODE) (SOURCE) (DSPL) (OFF) (SOURCE) (MODE) (ATT) (OFF)* (SEL) (DSPL)
  • Page 45 (OFF) (SEL)
  • Page 46 • • (SEL) • (SEL) • (SEL) (SEL) (2) (SEL) (3) (SEL) (4) (SEL) (6) (ATT) (SEL) (ATT)
  • Page 47 (D-BASS) MBP-A: D.BASS-3 MBP-B: D.BASS-2 D.BASS-1 D.BASS-3 D.BASS-2 (MBP) D.BASS-1 (D-BASS) (SEL) • (SEL) •...
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  • Page 51 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (OFF) (OFF) • • • (SOURCE)
  • Page 52 • • • • • • • • • • • • (TA) • • • • Sony Corporation Printed in Korea...

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