Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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..., call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to be lost or reformatted during ordinary consumer use , acts of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of or to the Sony authorized service facility specified. Any parts or product replaced under this product against defects in exchange for your unit. If Sony elects to you...
..., call: 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to be lost or reformatted during ordinary consumer use , acts of God, misuse, limitations of technology, or modification of or to the Sony authorized service facility specified. Any parts or product replaced under this product against defects in exchange for your unit. If Sony elects to you...
Product Guide / Specifications
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... (RM-X4S), Wireless Remote (RM-X91) Tuner Section FM Tuning Range Antenna Terminal Intermediate Frequency Usable Sensitivity Selectivity Signal-to change without notice. PART 1 CDX-C5000X CD Receiver/Changer Controller • X-tal Lock SSIR-EXA Tuner, Station Memo • 18FM + 12AM Presets, BTM • 8X Oversampling, 1-Bit, CD-R Playback,† CD TEXT • Detachable Face, Active Display w/Demo Mode • Repeat 1/2, Shuffle Play • CD/MD/TV Control w/Custom File™ Memory • D-Bass w/Auto Level Adjust • Xplo-
... (RM-X4S), Wireless Remote (RM-X91) Tuner Section FM Tuning Range Antenna Terminal Intermediate Frequency Usable Sensitivity Selectivity Signal-to change without notice. PART 1 CDX-C5000X CD Receiver/Changer Controller • X-tal Lock SSIR-EXA Tuner, Station Memo • 18FM + 12AM Presets, BTM • 8X Oversampling, 1-Bit, CD-R Playback,† CD TEXT • Detachable Face, Active Display w/Demo Mode • Repeat 1/2, Shuffle Play • CD/MD/TV Control w/Custom File™ Memory • D-Bass w/Auto Level Adjust • Xplo-
Operating Instructions
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Model No. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. Record these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. Refer to these numbers in the space provided below. CDX-C7000X CDX-C5000X CDX-C5005 © 2000 Sony Corporation 3-043-279-13 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions US Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Model No. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. Record these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial No. Refer to these numbers in the space provided below. CDX-C7000X CDX-C5000X CDX-C5005 © 2000 Sony Corporation 3-043-279-13 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions US Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Operating Instructions
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... not installed and used in order, check the fuse. •If your unit that includes information such as the disc name, artist name and track names. Supplied card remote commander complies with Part 15 of the chassis (CDX-C5005 only). CAUTION The use the Custom file feature while driving, or perform any questions or problems concerning your car is equipped with a power antenna, it...
... not installed and used in order, check the fuse. •If your unit that includes information such as the disc name, artist name and track names. Supplied card remote commander complies with Part 15 of the chassis (CDX-C5005 only). CAUTION The use the Custom file feature while driving, or perform any questions or problems concerning your car is equipped with a power antenna, it...
Operating Instructions
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... be played on the audio CD player). • You cannot play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs Use the optional Sony compact disc single adaptor (CSA-8) to peel off stickers or from ink, or glue leaking from the center out. Moisture Condensation On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the unit, reduce the sound quality...
... be played on the audio CD player). • You cannot play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs Use the optional Sony compact disc single adaptor (CSA-8) to peel off stickers or from ink, or glue leaking from the center out. Moisture Condensation On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the unit, reduce the sound quality...
Operating Instructions
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... Tuning Memory (BTM 15 Memorizing only the desired stations 15 Receiving the memorized stations 16 Storing the station names - List-up 18 Other Functions Labeling the rotary commander 18 Using the rotary commander 19 Adjusting the sound characteristics 20 Attenuating the sound 20 Changing the sound and display settings ...... 21 Boosting the bass sound - Station Memo 17 Locating a station by name - Simultaneous Play 23 Additional Information Maintenance 24 Dismounting the unit 25 Specifications...
... Tuning Memory (BTM 15 Memorizing only the desired stations 15 Receiving the memorized stations 16 Storing the station names - List-up 18 Other Functions Labeling the rotary commander 18 Using the rotary commander 19 Adjusting the sound characteristics 20 Attenuating the sound 20 Changing the sound and display settings ...... 21 Boosting the bass sound - Station Memo 17 Locating a station by name - Simultaneous Play 23 Additional Information Maintenance 24 Dismounting the unit 25 Specifications...
Operating Instructions
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... turning off and this causes battery wear. *2 CDX-C5005 only 5 D-BASS button 21 qa SOUND button 20 qs Reset button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 9 4 DISC/PRST +/- (cursor up/down) buttons 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 24 During CD/MD playback: Disc change 11, 13 During radio reception: Preset stations select 16, 18 During TV reception: Band select 22 5 DSPL (display mode change) button...
... turning off and this causes battery wear. *2 CDX-C5005 only 5 D-BASS button 21 qa SOUND button 20 qs Reset button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 9 4 DISC/PRST +/- (cursor up/down) buttons 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 24 During CD/MD playback: Disc change 11, 13 During radio reception: Preset stations select 16, 18 During TV reception: Band select 22 5 DSPL (display mode change) button...
Operating Instructions
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... shorter. ENTER button qa MODE button qs VOL buttons Replacing the lithium battery When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on lithium battery •Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of in fire. 6 x + side up Notes on this unit. 1 OFF button 2 MENU button 3 SOURCE button 4 SEEK/AMS buttons 5 SOUND button 6 DSPL button 7 ATT button 8 LIST button 9 DISC/PRST buttons q; Should the battery be swallowed, immediately...
... shorter. ENTER button qa MODE button qs VOL buttons Replacing the lithium battery When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on lithium battery •Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of in fire. 6 x + side up Notes on this unit. 1 OFF button 2 MENU button 3 SOURCE button 4 SEEK/AMS buttons 5 SOUND button 6 DSPL button 7 ATT button 8 LIST button 9 DISC/PRST buttons q; Should the battery be swallowed, immediately...
Operating Instructions
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... object, such as a ball- If you , use the built-in a humid place. Remove the front panel and press the reset button with you connect an optional power amplifier and do not leave it in amplifier, the beep sound will erase the clock setting and some memorized functions such as the station memo. Caution alarm If you must reset the unit. point pen. Getting Started Attaching the...
... object, such as a ball- If you , use the built-in a humid place. Remove the front panel and press the reset button with you connect an optional power amplifier and do not leave it in amplifier, the beep sound will erase the clock setting and some memorized functions such as the station memo. Caution alarm If you must reset the unit. point pen. Getting Started Attaching the...
Operating Instructions
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...)). (DISC/PRST) (+): to avoid car battery wear. The clock starts. Note If your car has no ACC position on operation, refer to set the clock to use the menu This unit is operated by pressing (OFF) for two seconds to ON, the time is set the minute. (-): to select leftwards SOURCE (+): to stop CD/MD playback or FM/ AM reception (the key illumination and display remain on the unit...
...)). (DISC/PRST) (+): to avoid car battery wear. The clock starts. Note If your car has no ACC position on operation, refer to set the clock to use the menu This unit is operated by pressing (OFF) for two seconds to ON, the time is set the minute. (-): to select leftwards SOURCE (+): to stop CD/MD playback or FM/ AM reception (the key illumination and display remain on the unit...
Operating Instructions
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... appears when the disc has changed (if the disc name is selected as the display item). • The disc or track name appears depending on or off . (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 20.) Automatically scrolling a disc name - To locate preceding tracks SOURCE To locate succeeding tracks Locating a specific point in step 3. Tip The Motion Display mode can be turned off . 1 During playback, press (MENU). 2 Press either...
... appears when the disc has changed (if the disc name is selected as the display item). • The disc or track name appears depending on or off . (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 20.) Automatically scrolling a disc name - To locate preceding tracks SOURCE To locate succeeding tracks Locating a specific point in step 3. Tip The Motion Display mode can be turned off . 1 During playback, press (MENU). 2 Press either...
Operating Instructions
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... the display when you want to enter the entire name. 12 If you play mode, press (ENTER). Each time you press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback. You can also complete the operation by name (page 13) and select the specific tracks for a disc. Note Do not use the Custom file feature while driving, or perform any other function which...
... the display when you want to enter the entire name. 12 If you play mode, press (ENTER). Each time you press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback. You can also complete the operation by name (page 13) and select the specific tracks for a disc. Note Do not use the Custom file feature while driving, or perform any other function which...
Operating Instructions
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.... The number button indication appears in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the band. Radio Memorizing stations automatically - Caution When tuning in the display. Memorizing only the desired stations You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for FM1, FM2, and FM3), up to 6 stations on the same number button, the previously stored station will be received, some number buttons will not appear. 2 Press (MODE...
.... The number button indication appears in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the band. Radio Memorizing stations automatically - Caution When tuning in the display. Memorizing only the desired stations You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for FM1, FM2, and FM3), up to 6 stations on the same number button, the previously stored station will be received, some number buttons will not appear. 2 Press (MODE...
Operating Instructions
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... station (automatic tuning). Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until "IF AUTO" appears. 2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning). The sound improves, but becomes monaural ("ST" disappears). 3 Press (ENTER). IF AUTO function If interference occurs, the "IF AUTO" function of (SEEK/AMS) to normal mode, select "MONOOFF" in the memory (Preset Search Function). Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Only the stations...
... station (automatic tuning). Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until "IF AUTO" appears. 2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning). The sound improves, but becomes monaural ("ST" disappears). 3 Press (ENTER). IF AUTO function If interference occurs, the "IF AUTO" function of (SEEK/AMS) to normal mode, select "MONOOFF" in the memory (Preset Search Function). Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Only the stations...
Operating Instructions
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... change the operative direction of the steering column, you want to mount the rotary commander on the rotary commander or card remote commander. "ATT-ON" flashes momentarily. Other operations Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume and sound menu. Tip You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. Tip If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on page 21). When adjusting with the unit (see "Changing the sound and display settings...
... change the operative direction of the steering column, you want to mount the rotary commander on the rotary commander or card remote commander. "ATT-ON" flashes momentarily. Other operations Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume and sound menu. Tip You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. Tip If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on page 21). When adjusting with the unit (see "Changing the sound and display settings...
Operating Instructions
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... side of "D.BASS" or adjust the volume. 21 to turn the motion display on the source. The D-bass function boosts the low and high frequency signal with the D-BASS button. to select the roll off . •A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) (page 10) P/M • HPF (High pass filter for the subwoofer output)*2 - Select "REV" when you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the rotary commander as the factory-set : SET (setting) •CLOCK (page...
... side of "D.BASS" or adjust the volume. 21 to turn the motion display on the source. The D-bass function boosts the low and high frequency signal with the D-BASS button. to select the roll off . •A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) (page 10) P/M • HPF (High pass filter for the subwoofer output)*2 - Select "REV" when you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the rotary commander as the factory-set : SET (setting) •CLOCK (page...
Operating Instructions
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... display. Note If you try to store another channel on the same number button, the previously stored channel will be received, some number buttons will remain empty. • When a preset number is stored. Caution When tuning in a station while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "TV" appears. 2 Press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly to select the desired TV band. TV/Video...
... display. Note If you try to store another channel on the same number button, the previously stored channel will be received, some number buttons will remain empty. • When a preset number is stored. Caution When tuning in a station while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "TV" appears. 2 Press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly to select the desired TV band. TV/Video...
Operating Instructions
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.... 10 oz.) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1) Card remote commander RM-X91 (CDX-C7000X only) Rotary commander RM-X4S Card remote commander RM-X91 BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs) CDX-838, CDX-737, CDX-636 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-65 Other CD/MD changers with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion. Other specifications CD player section System...
.... 10 oz.) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1) Card remote commander RM-X91 (CDX-C7000X only) Rotary commander RM-X4S Card remote commander RM-X91 BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs) CDX-838, CDX-737, CDX-636 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-65 Other CD/MD changers with no more than 1% total harmonic distortion. Other specifications CD player section System...
Operating Instructions
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.... A dirty or defective disc. Troubleshooting guide The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you pressed Z. General Problem Cause/Solution No sound. •Cancel the ATT function. •Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker system. •Rotate the dial clockwise to vibration. A disc is cancelled (page 21). •If you connect a CD unit with your unit. The operation buttons do not appear...
.... A dirty or defective disc. Troubleshooting guide The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you pressed Z. General Problem Cause/Solution No sound. •Cancel the ATT function. •Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker system. •Rotate the dial clockwise to vibration. A disc is cancelled (page 21). •If you connect a CD unit with your unit. The operation buttons do not appear...
Operating Instructions
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... frequency accurately. •The broadcast signal is dirty or inserted upside down below 50°C (122°F). *1 When an error occurs during FM The WIDE mode is hampered by power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of some problem. Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory The sound is selected. reception. The stations cannot be operated because of a car's noises. The "ST" indication flashes. •Tune...
... frequency accurately. •The broadcast signal is dirty or inserted upside down below 50°C (122°F). *1 When an error occurs during FM The WIDE mode is hampered by power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of some problem. Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory The sound is selected. reception. The stations cannot be operated because of a car's noises. The "ST" indication flashes. •Tune...