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Sony CDX-C7850 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony CDX-C7850 Operating Instructions Manual

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FM/AM
Compact Disc
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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-C7850 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
CDX-C7850
1999 by Sony Corporation
US

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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-C7850 Serial No.
  • Page 2 The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features as well as either a supplied rotary commander or a supplied wireless remote.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started Resetting the unit ... 6 Detaching the front panel ... 6 Setting the clock ... 7 CD Player Listening to a CD ... 8 Playing a CD in various modes ... 9 Creating a program — CD Program Memory ... 10...

  • Page 4: Location Of Controls

    !∞ POWER SELECT switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See “POWER SELECT switch” in the Installation/Connections manual. !§ During radio reception: Number buttons 12, 13 During CD/MD playback: Direct disc selection buttons 20 During TV reception: Number buttons 27 OPEN LIST CDX-C7850...

  • Page 5: Source (Tuner/Cd/Md/Tv) Button

    Wireless remote (RM-X47) MODE SOURCE SEEK – PRESET DISC – SOUND DSPL Installing the batteries (not supplied) Two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) Battery life is approx. six months although it depending on use. Notes on batteries To avoid damage from battery leakage and subsequent corrosion: —...

  • 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

    Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (SET UP) repeatedly until “Clock” appears. SET UP 1 Press (5) (n). SET UP The hour indication flashes. 2 Set the hour.

  • Page 8: Cd Player

    Track number TRACK Elapsed playing time 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 Changing the display item...

  • Page 9: Playing A Cd In Various Modes

    Automatically scrolling a disc name — Auto Scroll If the disc name, artist name, or track name on a CD TEXT disc exceeds 10 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, the following information will be automatically scrolled. • The disc name appears when the disc has changed (if the disc name is selected).

  • Page 10: Creating A Program

    Creating a program — CD Program Memory You can play the tracks in the order you want by making your own program. You can select up to 24 tracks for a program. You can store the programs in memory. During CD playback, press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
  • Page 11 Adding tracks to a program Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. TRACK RLAY MODE ENTER To select Program 2, press (5) (n) repeatedly until “P” appears. Press (2) (N) or (5) (n) to select the track slot number where you want to insert a track.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Receiving The Memorized Stations

    Receiving the memorized stations Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Press the number button ((1) to (10)) where the desired station is stored. 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).

  • Page 14: Storing The Station Names

    Storing the station names — Station Memo You can assign a name to each radio station and store it in memory. The name of the current station appears in the display. You can store up to eight characters for each station. Storing the station names Tune in a station whose name you want to store.

  • Page 15: Other Functions

    Other Functions You can also control an optional CD or MD unit, or equalizer preamplifier with the rotary commander. Labelling the rotary commander Depending on how you mount the rotary commander, attach the appropriate label as shown in the illustration below. L IS T S O U N D M O D E...

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Sound Characteristics

    Other operations Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume. 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...

  • Page 17: 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 simultaneously (on) or to display the information alternately (off). • Amber/Green – to change the illumination color to amber or green.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Frequency Of The Subwoofer(S)

    Adjusting the frequency of the subwoofer(s) To match the characteristics of the connected subwoofer(s), you can cut out the unwanted high and middle frequency signals entering the subwoofer(s). By setting the cut-off frequency, the subwoofer(s) will output only low frequency signals so you can get a clearer sound image.

  • Page 19: 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 back a CD TEXT disc.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Creating A Program

    Creating a program — Program Memory (For a CD/MD unit with the program memory function) You can play tracks in the order you want by creating and storing programs in the unit‘s memory. You can select up to 24 tracks for a program.
  • Page 22 Erasing an entire program Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. DISC TRACK RLAY MODE ENTER If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display “P” above. Press (2) (N) repeatedly until “DEL” appears.

  • Page 23: Labeling A Cd

    Erasing tracks in a program Press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. DISC TRACK RLAY MODE ENTER If you have labelled the disc, the bank edit mode appears. Press (4) (PLAY MODE) to display “P” above. Press (2) (N) or (5) (n) to select the track you want to erase.
  • Page 24 Displaying the disc memo name Press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback. DISC Each time you press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as follows: Elapsed playback time Disc memo name Track name* Clock * If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information...

  • Page 25: Locating A Disc By Name

    Locating a disc by name — List-up (For a CD unit with the custom file function or 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 26: 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 CD playback, press (SHIFT), then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “Bank”...

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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...

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: Specifications

    CSA-8 Optional equipment CD changer (10 discs) CDX-828, CDX-727 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-65 Other CD/MD changers with the Sony-BUS system Digital equalizer preamplifier XDP-210EQ Source selector XA-C30 TV tuner XT-40V, etc. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 32: 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 connections and operating procedures. General Problem No sound. The contents of the memory have been erased. Indications do not appear in the display.
  • Page 33 When an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD 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 36 *I-3-866-229-11* Sony Corporation Printed in Japan...

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