Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... any repair, replacement part or replacement product for the remainder of protection to its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of the original Limited Warranty period or for your unit. Printed in either its original specifications. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you may not apply to state. For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your product, Visit Sony's Web...
... any repair, replacement part or replacement product for the remainder of protection to its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of the original Limited Warranty period or for your unit. Printed in either its original specifications. Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you may not apply to state. For specific instructions on how to obtain warranty service for your product, Visit Sony's Web...
Operating Instructions
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..., consulte el manual de instalación/conexiones suministrado. CDX-CA860X/CA850X Serial No. Record these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Refer to these numbers in the space provided below. 3-229-198-11 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions US Mode d'emploi FR Manual de instrucciones ES Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
..., consulte el manual de instalación/conexiones suministrado. CDX-CA860X/CA850X Serial No. Record these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Refer to these numbers in the space provided below. 3-229-198-11 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions US Mode d'emploi FR Manual de instrucciones ES Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Operating Instructions
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... DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. Welcome ! Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - This information is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. Thank you select. *2 This unit works with Sony products only. *3 A CD TEXT disc is played). • Supplied controller accessories Rotary commander RM-X5S Card remote commander RM-X112 *1 Some display...
... DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. Welcome ! Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - This information is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a particular installation. Thank you select. *2 This unit works with Sony products only. *3 A CD TEXT disc is played). • Supplied controller accessories Rotary commander RM-X5S Card remote commander RM-X112 *1 Some display...
Operating Instructions
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... on discs 6 Getting Started Resetting the unit 7 Detaching the front panel 8 Setting the clock 9 CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) Playing a disc 9 Display items 10 Playing tracks repeatedly - Shuffle Play 10 Labeling a CD - Best Tuning Memory (BTM 13 Receiving the stored stations 14 Storing only the desired stations 14 Storing station names - Simultaneous Play 24 Additional Information Maintenance 25 Removing the unit 26 Specifications 27 Troubleshooting 28 Error displays/Messages 29 3 Table of Contents Location of controls 4 Precautions...
... on discs 6 Getting Started Resetting the unit 7 Detaching the front panel 8 Setting the clock 9 CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) Playing a disc 9 Display items 10 Playing tracks repeatedly - Shuffle Play 10 Labeling a CD - Best Tuning Memory (BTM 13 Receiving the stored stations 14 Storing only the desired stations 14 Storing station names - Simultaneous Play 24 Additional Information Maintenance 25 Removing the unit 26 Specifications 27 Troubleshooting 28 Error displays/Messages 29 3 Table of Contents Location of controls 4 Precautions...
Operating Instructions
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a SCRL button 10 b DSPL (display mode change) button 10, 11, 21 c Number buttons CD/MD (1) REP 10 (2) SHUF 10 RADIO 14 TV 23 d DSO button 20 e MENU button 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24 f SOURCE (Power on how to select leftwards/ . Tip Refer to "Replacing the lithium battery" for details. SEEK- DISC + SOURCE SEEK+ (SEEK) DISC - (+): to select rightwards/ (DISC) > (-): to select downwards In menu mode, the currently selectable button (s) of controls Card remote commander RM...
a SCRL button 10 b DSPL (display mode change) button 10, 11, 21 c Number buttons CD/MD (1) REP 10 (2) SHUF 10 RADIO 14 TV 23 d DSO button 20 e MENU button 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24 f SOURCE (Power on how to select leftwards/ . Tip Refer to "Replacing the lithium battery" for details. SEEK- DISC + SOURCE SEEK+ (SEEK) DISC - (+): to select rightwards/ (DISC) > (-): to select downwards In menu mode, the currently selectable button (s) of controls Card remote commander RM...
Operating Instructions
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... unit OPEN CDX-CA860X/CA850X a Power on/off button* b Z (eject) button (located on the front side of the unit, behind the front panel) 9, 25 c Display window d OPEN button 8, 9 e Receptor for the card remote commander and rotary commander f RESET button (located on the front side of the unit, behind the front panel) 7 * Warning when installing in a car without an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch After turning off the ignition, be operated...
... unit OPEN CDX-CA860X/CA850X a Power on/off button* b Z (eject) button (located on the front side of the unit, behind the front panel) 9, 25 c Display window d OPEN button 8, 9 e Receptor for the card remote commander and rotary commander f RESET button (located on the front side of the unit, behind the front panel) 7 * Warning when installing in a car without an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch After turning off the ignition, be operated...
Operating Instructions
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... while driving, or perform any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in a very damp area, moisture condensation may ruin the disc. • Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Do not subject the discs to cool off before operating it. • Power antennas will not operate...
... while driving, or perform any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in a very damp area, moisture condensation may ruin the disc. • Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Do not subject the discs to cool off before operating it. • Power antennas will not operate...
Operating Instructions
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... , use the built-in parked cars or on the card remote commander or the rotary commander) for a few seconds. CD/MD playback or radio reception stops (the display remains on). * If your car has no ACC position on the ignition switch, be deactivated. 1 Press the power on/off button on the unit (or (OFF) on the front panel and its display window...
... , use the built-in parked cars or on the card remote commander or the rotary commander) for a few seconds. CD/MD playback or radio reception stops (the display remains on). * If your car has no ACC position on the ignition switch, be deactivated. 1 Press the power on/off button on the unit (or (OFF) on the front panel and its display window...
Operating Instructions
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... (DISC) to set the hour. 3 Press the (+) side of (DISC) to playing a CD with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you can also control external CD/MD units. The minute indication flashes. 4 Press either side of (DISC) repeatedly until "CD" appears to on, the time is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "Clock" appears. Manual Search...
... (DISC) to set the hour. 3 Press the (+) side of (DISC) to playing a CD with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you can also control external CD/MD units. The minute indication flashes. 4 Press either side of (DISC) repeatedly until "CD" appears to on, the time is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "Clock" appears. Manual Search...
Operating Instructions
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... to the optional CD/MD unit. (With optional unit) 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to normal play mode, select "Shuf off." To return to select "CD" or "MD." 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired unit appears. Disc selection Press (DISC) (+/-) Display items When the disc/track changes, any prerecorded title*1 of the new disc/track is automatically displayed (if the Auto Scroll function is set to repeat a disc. * Available only when one or...
... to the optional CD/MD unit. (With optional unit) 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to normal play mode, select "Shuf off." To return to select "CD" or "MD." 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired unit appears. Disc selection Press (DISC) (+/-) Display items When the disc/track changes, any prerecorded title*1 of the new disc/track is automatically displayed (if the Auto Scroll function is set to repeat a disc. * Available only when one or...
Operating Instructions
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.... 7 Press (MENU) twice. Erasing the Disc Memo 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select "CD." 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to label in step 2. 11 The name is complete. t 0 t 1 t 2 ... The Disc Memo will appear. 5 Press either side of performing steps 2 and 3. Viewing the Disc Memo As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes priority over any other items that has the function. The unit returns to...
.... 7 Press (MENU) twice. Erasing the Disc Memo 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select "CD." 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to label in step 2. 11 The name is complete. t 0 t 1 t 2 ... The Disc Memo will appear. 5 Press either side of performing steps 2 and 3. Viewing the Disc Memo As a display item, the Disc Memo always takes priority over any other items that has the function. The unit returns to...
Operating Instructions
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... (ENTER) to 24 tracks. • You cannot set "Play" or "Skip" for playback - The unit returns to the current disc appears in the display. Locating a disc by the CD TEXT information: when you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD TEXT function. 1 Press (LIST). The name assigned to normal CD play mode. Selecting specific tracks for all the tracks on a CD. 12...
... (ENTER) to 24 tracks. • You cannot set "Play" or "Skip" for playback - The unit returns to the current disc appears in the display. Locating a disc by the CD TEXT information: when you play a CD TEXT disc on a CD unit with the CD TEXT function. 1 Press (LIST). The name assigned to normal CD play mode. Selecting specific tracks for all the tracks on a CD. 12...
Operating Instructions
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... FM stereo broadcasts in stereo, you can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen number button. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. 3 Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in the station that some FM stereo broadcasts may occur in the stereo reception mode. Storing only the desired stations You can change the IF Auto setting and widen the frequency signal reception (see "Changing the sound and display settings...
... FM stereo broadcasts in stereo, you can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen number button. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. 3 Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in the station that some FM stereo broadcasts may occur in the stereo reception mode. Storing only the desired stations You can change the IF Auto setting and widen the frequency signal reception (see "Changing the sound and display settings...
Operating Instructions
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... the VOL control to adjust the volume. (OFF) Press (SOURCE) (MODE) (ATT) (OFF)*2 (SOUND) (DSPL) To Change source (radio/CD/MD*1/TV*1) Change operation (radio band/CD unit/MD*1 unit/TV band*1) Attenuate sound Stop playback or radio reception Adjust the sound menu Change the display item *1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is connected. To turn off the clock indication after turning off button on the unit. By pushing in and rotating the control PRESET/DISC control Push in stations automatically. Fast...
... the VOL control to adjust the volume. (OFF) Press (SOURCE) (MODE) (ATT) (OFF)*2 (SOUND) (DSPL) To Change source (radio/CD/MD*1/TV*1) Change operation (radio band/CD unit/MD*1 unit/TV band*1) Attenuate sound Stop playback or radio reception Adjust the sound menu Change the display item *1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is connected. To turn off the clock indication after turning off button on the unit. By pushing in and rotating the control PRESET/DISC control Push in stations automatically. Fast...
Operating Instructions
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... controls is connected to mount the rotary commander on " appears in (Telephone ATT function). 18 Each time you can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader, and subwoofer volume. Changing the operative direction The operative direction of (SEEK). When adjusting with the rotary commander, press (SOUND) and rotate the VOL control. Tip When the interface cable of a car telephone is factory-set as follows: BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume) 2 Adjust the selected item by pressing (SOUND...
... controls is connected to mount the rotary commander on " appears in (Telephone ATT function). 18 Each time you can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader, and subwoofer volume. Changing the operative direction The operative direction of (SEEK). When adjusting with the rotary commander, press (SOUND) and rotate the VOL control. Tip When the interface cable of a car telephone is factory-set as follows: BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume) 2 Adjust the selected item by pressing (SOUND...
Operating Instructions
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... connected. 1 Press (MENU). The Demo display in the display and activate Demo display. - Selectable only when the unit is turned off. (CDXCA860X only) Note If the volume is not set P.Out to enjoy bass and treble even at the same time (on or off ." • Loud (Loudness) - Select "on" to only tune into stations with stronger signals. • Mono on " to a power amplifier, the sound may be reinforced. After the mode setting is changed, the disc...
... connected. 1 Press (MENU). The Demo display in the display and activate Demo display. - Selectable only when the unit is turned off. (CDXCA860X only) Note If the volume is not set P.Out to enjoy bass and treble even at the same time (on or off ." • Loud (Loudness) - Select "on" to only tune into stations with stronger signals. • Mono on " to a power amplifier, the sound may be reinforced. After the mode setting is changed, the disc...
Operating Instructions
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..., Custom, and Xplod). After 3 seconds, the display returns to adjust the desired volume level. The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) function creates a more ambient sound as if there were speakers in step 2. 20 Selecting the equalizer curve 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD, MD, or TV). 2 Press (DSO) repeatedly until the desired equalizer curve. Each time you press (EQ7), the item changes. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press...
..., Custom, and Xplod). After 3 seconds, the display returns to adjust the desired volume level. The DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) function creates a more ambient sound as if there were speakers in step 2. 20 Selecting the equalizer curve 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD, MD, or TV). 2 Press (DSO) repeatedly until the desired equalizer curve. Each time you press (EQ7), the item changes. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press...
Operating Instructions
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Replacing the lithium battery Under normal conditions, batteries will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may explode if mistreated. Removing the unit 1 Remove the front cover 1 Detach the front panel (page 8). 2 Press the clip inside the front cover with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Notes on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter...
Replacing the lithium battery Under normal conditions, batteries will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may explode if mistreated. Removing the unit 1 Remove the front cover 1 Detach the front panel (page 8). 2 Press the clip inside the front cover with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Notes on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter...
Operating Instructions
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....) (w/h/d) Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 10 oz) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1) Rotary commander RM-X5S Card remote commander RM-X112 BUS cable (supplied with no more than 44.6 µW* * This output is the value measured at 400 kHz Signal-to change without notice. 27 Tuner section FM Tuning range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable...
....) (w/h/d) Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 10 oz) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1) Rotary commander RM-X5S Card remote commander RM-X112 BUS cable (supplied with no more than 44.6 µW* * This output is the value measured at 400 kHz Signal-to change without notice. 27 Tuner section FM Tuning range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable...
Operating Instructions
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... play due to the unit. General No sound. • Press (VOL) to adjust the volume. • Cancel the ATT function. • Set the fader control to the unit. • Check the connection. Makes noise when the ignition key is in order, check the fuse. • The car does not have been erased. • The RESET button has been pressed. • Store again into the memory. • The power cord...
... play due to the unit. General No sound. • Press (VOL) to adjust the volume. • Cancel the ATT function. • Set the fader control to the unit. • Check the connection. Makes noise when the ignition key is in order, check the fuse. • The car does not have been erased. • The RESET button has been pressed. • Store again into the memory. • The power cord...