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Sony CDX-M850MP Operating Instructions Manual

Sony CDX-M850MP 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-M850MP
© 2003 Sony Corporation
3-251-114-31 (1)
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CT

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  • Page 1 3-251-114-31 (1) FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. CDX-M850MP © 2003 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 • Optional controller accessories Wireless rotary commander RM-X6S Wired rotary commander RM-X4S *1 This unit works with Sony products only. *2 ID3 tag is an MP3 file that contains information about album name, artist name, track name, etc. *3 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such as the disc name, artist name, and track names.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Location of controls....4 Precautions ......6 Overview of RDS .

  • Page 4: Location Of Controls

    To skip tracks/fast-forward, reverse a track/ *1 When an optional MD unit is connected. tune in stations automatically, find a station *2 Available only when an optional Sony portable device is connected to AUX IN terminal of the unit. manually/select a setting.
  • Page 5 Main display side Operation side CDX-M850MP m LIST button The buttons on the unit share the same o TA button functions as those on the card remote commander. p CLOSE (front panel close) button 10 q SOURCE button a OPEN button 10, 11...

  • Page 6: Precautions

    If you have any questions or problems Press concerning your unit that are not covered in this M or m [once for each Skip albums* manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. – Album selection album] To continuously skip Moisture condensation...

  • Page 7: Notes On Discs

    • Before playing, clean the discs with a Notes on discs commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially • To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface. available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended Handle the disc by its edge.

  • Page 8: About Mp3 Files

    Notes About MP3 files • With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and level 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly. MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard • When naming, be sure to add the file extension “.MP3”...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    The playback order of the MP3 files The playback order of the folders and files is as Getting Started follows: Folder (album) Resetting the unit MP3 file (track) Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit.

  • Page 10: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock CD Player 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, you can also control external CD/MD units. Press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until “Clock Adjust”...
  • Page 11 (With optional unit) Press (OFF) Stop playback Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select “CD” or “MD (MS* ).” (OPEN/CLOSE) or Eject the disc (OPEN) then Z on the unit Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired unit appears. (SEEK) (</,) Skip tracks Playback starts.

  • Page 12: Display Items

    Notes Display items • Some characters cannot be displayed. Characters and signs which cannot be displayed appear as “ x.” • For some CD TEXT discs or ID3 tags with very When the disc/album/track changes, any many characters, information may not scroll. •...

  • Page 13: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    Playing tracks repeatedly Playing tracks in random order — Repeat Play You can select: — Shuffle Play • REP-Track — to repeat the current track. You can select: • REP-Album* — to repeat the tracks in the • SHUF-Album* — to play the albums in the current album.

  • Page 14: Labelling A Cd

    Tips Labelling a CD • Simply overwrite or enter “ ” to correct or erase a name. • There is another way to start labelling a CD: Press — Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 CUSTOM FILE function) and 3.

  • Page 15: Locating A Disc By Name

    Locating a disc by name Radio — List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT/ CUSTOM FILE function, or an MD unit) The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW). You can use this function for discs that have been assigned custom names* or for CD TEXT Caution...

  • Page 16: Receiving The Stored Stations

    Receiving the stored stations Storing only the desired stations Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. You can manually preset the desired stations on Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the any chosen number button. band. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select Press the number button ((1) to (6)) the radio.

  • Page 17: Tuning In A Station Through A List

    Tuning in a station through a list — List-up Overview of RDS During radio reception, press (LIST) momentarily. FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) The frequency or the name assigned to the service send inaudible digital information along current station appears in the display. with the regular radio programme signal.

  • Page 18: Automatic Retuning For Best Reception Results

    For stations without alternative Automatic retuning for best frequencies reception results Press (SEEK) (<) or (SEEK) (,) while the station name is flashing — AF function (within 8 seconds). The unit starts searching for another The alternative frequencies (AF) function allows frequency with the same PI (Programme the radio to always tune into the area’s strongest Identification) data (“PI Seek”...

  • Page 19: Receiving Traffic Announcements

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

  • Page 20: Tuning In Stations By Programme Type

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

  • Page 21: Setting The Clock Automatically

    Setting the clock Other Functions automatically You can also control the unit (and optional CD/ — CT MD units) with a rotary commander (optional). The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically. Using the rotary commander During radio reception, press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until “CT off”...
  • Page 22 – Change albums* *1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is connected. *2 Available only when an optional Sony portable device is connected to AUX IN terminal of the unit. You cannot connect any optional CD/MD units at the same time.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Sound Characteristics

    Adjusting the sound Quickly attenuating the characteristics sound (With the rotary commander or the card You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader, and subwoofer volume. remote commander) Press (ATT). Press (SOUND) repeatedly to select “ATT on” appears in the display momentarily. the desired item.

  • Page 24: Changing The Sound And Display Settings

    Sound Changing the sound and • HPF (High pass filter) – to select the cut-off frequency to “78Hz,” display settings “125Hz,” or “off.” • LPF (Low pass filter) — Menu – to select the cut-off frequency to “78Hz,” “125Hz,” or “off.” The following items can be set: •...

  • Page 25: Setting The Equalizer (Eq7)

    Adjusting the equalizer curve Setting the equalizer (EQ7) Press (MENU). You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music Press M or m repeatedly until “EQ7 types (Xplod, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, Tune” appears, then press (ENTER). NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM), and OFF Press <...

  • Page 26: Setting The Dynamic Soundstage Organizer

    Setting the Dynamic Selecting the display mode Soundstage Organizer (DSO) and display image If your speakers are installed into the lower part You can select from 3 different display modes. of the doors, the sound will come from below You can also select various display images in and may not be clear.

  • Page 27: Connecting Auxiliary Audio Equipment

    Press (SOURCE) to select a desired Note source. If you connect an optional Sony CD/MD unit, you cannot connect any portable devices and “AUX” will Press (MENU). not appear in the display as a source. Press M or m repeatedly until “A.IMG”...

  • Page 28: Setting The Security Code

    After the security code setup is Setting the security code completed Should you re-install the unit in another car or change the battery, the Check Code display This unit has a security function to discourage appears after turning on the unit. Enter your theft.

  • Page 29: Additional Information

    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. + side up Fuse (10 A) Warning...

  • Page 30: Removing The Unit

    Removing the unit Remove the protection collar. 1 Engage the release keys together with the protection collar. Orient the release key correctly. 2 Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar. Remove the unit. 1 Insert both release keys together until they click.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    MG-MS System-up Player MGS-X1 DVD changer DVX-100S Source selector XA-C30 AUX-IN Selector XA-300 Note This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or the MP3. Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format. t Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible • The file extension “.MP3” is not added to the CD unit, such as the CDX-757MX.

  • Page 33: Error Displays/Messages

    Check the connection. If the error t Press (AF) or (TA) repeatedly until “AF indication remains on in the display, off” or “TA off” appears. consult your nearest Sony dealer. No traffic announcements. Push Reset • Activate “TA.” The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because •...
  • Page 34 – When skipping a portion of ID3 tag ver.2 (at the If these solutions do not help improve the beginning of the track), sound is not output. situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Skip time changes depending ID3 tag ver.2 capacity.
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