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Question posted by kellycuthbertson on December 3rd, 2011

The Radio Quit Working, No Reception, Please Help.

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Limited Warranty (U.S. Only) - Page 1

... NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. 3-272-643-01 ® Car Audio LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. any such software is required. it does not cover product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship during service and Sony will...

Remote Guide - Page 3

...-X2S/4S No RM-X2S No RM-X2S/4S No RM-X2S No RM-X2S No B None B None C None * Remote will not select a Minidisc changer such as a MDX-60/61/62/65. ** Remote is NOT the same as remote for the XR-7600 although model number is identical! *** This wired remote will...

Operating Instructions - Page 2

... audio CD that to which can connect an MD changer, a CD changer, an MD player, or a CD player. *2 A CD TEXT disc is encouraged to try to radio or television reception...in a particular installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for purchasing the Compact Disc Player/MiniDisc Player. Model No. This information is connected. - This equipment generates...help.

Operating Instructions - Page 3

To maintain high quality sound If you have drink holders near your audio equipment, be careful not to next page t 3 Notes on CDs A dirty or defective disc... fuse. • If no power is being supplied to stop spinning and may contaminate the lenses inside the CD/MD player. Moisture condensation On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may cause sound dropouts while playing. Do ...

Operating Instructions - Page 4

...MD is not left on CD-R discs •You can also be played on the audio CD player). •You cannot play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) on this unit. where the temperature can ...play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) on this player. Observe the following for a recorded CD-R disc to protect the CD player from the center out. Never touch the surface of the rough handling...

Operating Instructions - Page 6

...on discs 31 Watching the TV or video while listening to an MD with MDX-C8500X only 12 Playing a CD or ...video 30 Memorizing TV channels automatically ....... 30 Memorizing only the desired TV channels ... 30 Storing the TV channel names 31 Displaying the information stored on /off 10 How to use the menu 10 Setting the clock 10 CD/MD Listening to a CD with the custom file function 17 Radio...

Operating Instructions - Page 7

...MDX-C8500X Refer to the pages listed for details. 1 Volume control dial 2 MENU button 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32 3 DISC/PRST +/- (cursor up/down) button 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32 During radio reception...: Preset stations select 19 During CD/MD playback: Disc change 13, 16 During TV reception: Channel ...

Operating Instructions - Page 10

... When you select the "on" setting of (DISC/PRST) to page 11 (CD/ MD) and page 18 (Radio). For details on operation, refer to set the minute. (-) : To select downwards (SEEK/AMS) 2 Press (ENTER...starts. Turning the unit on/off the unit Press (OFF) to stop CD/MD playback or FM/ AM reception (the key illumination and display remains on.) Press (OFF) for two seconds to completely turn ...

Operating Instructions - Page 11

... this unit alone, you playback a CD TEXT disc. Tip To play back an 8 cm (3 in a track," and "Locating a disc" (page 13). 2 Close the front panel. MDX-C8500X: In addition to playing an MD with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you can also control...

Operating Instructions - Page 13

...). Tip The Motion Display mode can label CD and CD TEXT discs with very many characters, the following cases may happen: - Auto Scroll does not work. To search backward SOURCE To search forward Note If " " or " " appears in step 3 above. Disc Selection When an optional CD/MD unit is connected, press...

Operating Instructions - Page 18

...AMS) to select the band. 3 Press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until "MEM" appears. Radio Memorizing stations automatically - Memorizing only the desired stations You can be erased. 18 The unit stores stations ... want to store on the number buttons. If only a few stations can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2). Note If you press (...

Operating Instructions - Page 19

... press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until "Mono on ." If FM stereo reception is displayed. Monaural Mode 1 During radio reception, press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly ...memory (Preset Search Function). Press (ENTER). To return to the "Wide" setting. 1 During radio reception, press (MENU), then press either side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly until "Local" (local...

Operating Instructions - Page 20

...the entire name. 5 To return to the normal radio reception, press (ENTER). 20 4 Press either side of a station is erased. Displaying the station name Press (DSPL) during radio reception. The name is not stored, "NO Name"... appears in the reverse order. If you press (-) side of up to the normal radio reception, press (MENU). Repeat steps 4 through 5 if you want to each character. &#...

Operating Instructions - Page 27

...t FM3 t AM1 t AM2 • CD unit*: CD1 t CD2 t ... • MD unit*: MD1 t MD2 t ... • TV/Video*: TV1 t TV2 t AUX * If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, this item will not appear. Pressing (MODE) changes the operation in ...not connected, the item will not appear. Using the rotary commander The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls.

Operating Instructions - Page 31

Example: When receiving the FM1 band FM 1 1 WC B S 2 WB L S 3 WK T U 4 WR K I N 6 7 8 9 1 0 ? 1 Disc numbers 2 Titles stored as custom files 3 ... display. • The contents of the preset memory cannot be displayed instead. Turning off the display During radio reception, press (LIST) again. Notes • It may take some time until all indications appear in simultaneous...

Operating Instructions - Page 32

...) repeatedly to select CD or MD. 5 Press (+) side of (SEEK/AMS). 6 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to the radio. 1 Press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRST) repeatedly until "Simul Sel" appears. 2 Press (ENTER...in simultaneous play function does not work while you are already watching the TV or video and want to listen to a CD or MD - Watching the TV or video while listening to a CD or...

Operating Instructions - Page 35

...player section CD player (CDX-C8050X): System Compact disc digital audio system Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB Frequency response 10 - 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter Below measurable limit MD player (MDX-C8500X... from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block. Tuner section FM Tuning range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency...

Operating Instructions - Page 36

.... The beep sound is canceled (page 29). Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. Troubleshooting guide The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit. The contents of the memory have been erased. •The power cord or battery has...

Operating Instructions - Page 38

...volume level cannot be received. The sound is not possible. t Use manual tuning. Radio reception Problem Preset tuning is hampered by noises. The broadcast signal is too low. Connect ... 19). Automatic tuning is too weak. The stations cannot be increased. Interference occurs during FM reception. Cause/Solution • Memorize the correct frequency. • The broadcast signal is not...

Operating Instructions - Page 39

.... Press the reset button on it. Insert another MD. Play an MD with recorded tracks on the unit. If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 39 Not Ready The lid of the MD unit is dirty or inserted upside down.* An MD...