Sony CDX-C460 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

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FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
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-C460 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
CDX-C460
1997 by Sony Corporation
EN

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  • Page 1 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-C460 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 by using either an optional rotary remote or an optional wireless remote.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents This Unit Only Getting Started Resetting the unit ... 4 Detaching the front panel ... 4 Setting the clock ... 5 CD Player Listening to a CD ... 5 Playing a CD in various modes ... 6 Radio Memorizing stations automatically —...
  • Page 4: 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. Press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen. Reset button Notes •...
  • Page 5: Setting The Clock

    “CD” appears. Elapsed playing time TRACK SUR EQ 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...
  • Page 6: Playing A Cd In Various Modes

    Locating a specific point in a track — Manual Search During playback, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS). Release the button when you have found the desired point. To search forward SEEK To search backward Note If “ ” or “ that means you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.
  • Page 7: 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 a station while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
  • Page 8: Receiving The Memorized Stations

    Receiving the memorized stations Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band (FM1, FM2 or AM). Press the number button ((1) to (10)) momentarily where the desired station is stored. If you cannot tune in a preset station Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily to search for the station...
  • Page 9: Locating A Station By Name

    Displaying the station name Press (DSPL) during radio reception. SUR EQ Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: z Station name* z Frequency * If the station name of a station is not stored, “NO NAME” appears in the display for one second. Erasing the station name Tune in any station and press (LIST) for two seconds.
  • Page 10: Changing The Sound And Display Settings

    Changing the sound and display settings You can set: • CLOCK (page 5). • D.INFO (dual information) to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (ON) or to display the information alternately (OFF). • AUTO-DIM (Dimmer) to change the brightness of the display.
  • Page 11: Cd/Md Changer

    With Optional Equipment CD/MD Changer You can control up to 7 CD and MD changers with this unit. Playing a CD or MD Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD or MD. Press (MODE) until the desired changer appears (for example CD2 or CD3). CD/MD playback starts.
  • Page 12: Scanning The Tracks

    Scanning the tracks — Intro Scan You can play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks on the currently selected disc. During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “INTRO” appears. Press (4) (n) to select “INTRO-ON.” Intro Scan starts.
  • Page 13: Labeling A Cd

    Labeling a CD — Disc Memo (CD changer with 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 14) and select the specific tracks for playback (page 14).
  • Page 14: Locating A Disc By Name

    Locating a disc by name — List-up (CD changer with custom file function or MD changer) You can use this function with discs that have been assigned a custom name. For more information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a CD”...
  • Page 15: Additional Information

    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 16: Maintenance

    If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.
  • Page 17: Attaching The Label To The Rotary Remote

    Attaching the label to the rotary remote You can control this unit with the optional rotary remote (RM-X2S). Several labels are supplied with the rotary remote. Attach the label that matches the functions of this unit and the mounting position of the rotary remote. After you mount the rotary remote, attach the label as in the illustration below.
  • Page 18: Location Of Controls

    Location of controls SOURCE MODE SEEK RELEASE Refer to the pages for details. 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) button 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 14 2 SOURCE (source select) button 5, 7, 8, 3 MODE (band/changer select) 7, 8, 11 4 SOUND button 9 5 Display window 6 Receptor for the optional wireless...
  • Page 19: Mute Button

    Optional wireless remote (RM-X41) The buttons of the wireless remote operate control the same functions as those on this unit. 1 OFF button 2 MODE/DIR button (MODE) controls the same function on this unit. 3 SOURCE button 4 SEEK/AMS button 5 PRESET/DISC button You cannot do manual search and manual tuning with the remote.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    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. Other specifications CD player section System Signal-to-noise ratio...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide The following checklist will help you remedy 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 22 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 causing the error appears in the display. If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
  • Page 23: Index

    Index Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 5, 11 Automatic tuning 8 Auto Scroll 11 Balance 9 Bass 9 Bank Play 14 Beep tone 10 Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7 Caution alarm 4 CD playback 5, 11 Clock 5 D, E D-BASS 10 Dimmer 10 Direct disc selection 11 Disc Memo 13...
  • Page 24 *I-3-859-669-11* Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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