Installation/Connections Instructions
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... 1 and the protection collar 3 from your car has a built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass, see "Notes on the control and power supply leads." 3 To AMP REMOTE IN of an optional power amplifier This connection is necessary. Tip (2-B- )...out. Connecting any loose unconnected wires with electrical tape for amplifiers. 3-247-570-11 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Installation/Connections Installation/Connexions 2 A SUB OUT (MONO) AUDIO OUT FRONT AUDIO OUT REAR B BUS AUDIO IN BUS CONTROL IN CDX-CA810X Sony Corporation © 2003 Printed in Thailand 1 1 2 3 × 4 4 5...
... 1 and the protection collar 3 from your car has a built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass, see "Notes on the control and power supply leads." 3 To AMP REMOTE IN of an optional power amplifier This connection is necessary. Tip (2-B- )...out. Connecting any loose unconnected wires with electrical tape for amplifiers. 3-247-570-11 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Installation/Connections Installation/Connexions 2 A SUB OUT (MONO) AUDIO OUT FRONT AUDIO OUT REAR B BUS AUDIO IN BUS CONTROL IN CDX-CA810X Sony Corporation © 2003 Printed in Thailand 1 1 2 3 × 4 4 5...
Operating Instructions
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...refer to the XM tuner module's included instruction manual. For instructions on the disc. Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. If this product will not occur in this manual could void your nearest ...determined by one or more with: • Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*1. • CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*2 is played). • Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X118 • Optional controller accessory Rotary commander RM-X4S *1 This unit ...
...refer to the XM tuner module's included instruction manual. For instructions on the disc. Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. If this product will not occur in this manual could void your nearest ...determined by one or more with: • Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*1. • CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*2 is played). • Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X118 • Optional controller accessory Rotary commander RM-X4S *1 This unit ...
Operating Instructions
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... a car without an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch After turning off the ignition, be sure to the pages listed for the card remote commander *1 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected. *2 Available only when optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function is connected. *3...c Volume +/- o COLOR button 21 To change the LCD color. Location of controls SO URCE DSO MODE ATT OPE N SEEK EQ7 DSPL SOUND DISC/PRESET COLOR SCRL OFF CDX-CA810X Refer to press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears. a DSO button 20 b SOURCE (Power on the front side ...
... a car without an ACC (accessory) position on the ignition switch After turning off the ignition, be sure to the pages listed for the card remote commander *1 When an optional CD/MD unit is connected. *2 Available only when optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function is connected. *3...c Volume +/- o COLOR button 21 To change the LCD color. Location of controls SO URCE DSO MODE ATT OPE N SEEK EQ7 DSPL SOUND DISC/PRESET COLOR SCRL OFF CDX-CA810X Refer to press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears. a DSO button 20 b SOURCE (Power on the front side ...
Operating Instructions
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... the display disappears by pressing (OFF), it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to replace the batteries. e SOURCE button f SEEK ( The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on how to activate the unit... battery" on page 22 for details on this unit. a DSPL button b Number buttons (1) REP 11 (2) SHUF 11 To store stations, receive stored stations. SOURCE SOUND DISC - Card remote commander RM-X118 DSPL REP 1 4 DSO SHUF 2 5 MODE 3 6 EQ7 MENU...
... the display disappears by pressing (OFF), it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to replace the batteries. e SOURCE button f SEEK ( The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on how to activate the unit... battery" on page 22 for details on this unit. a DSPL button b Number buttons (1) REP 11 (2) SHUF 11 To store stations, receive stored stations. SOURCE SOUND DISC - Card remote commander RM-X118 DSPL REP 1 4 DSO SHUF 2 5 MODE 3 6 EQ7 MENU...
Operating Instructions
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...(page 18). 2 Close the front panel. To Stop playback Eject the disc Skip tracks - compressed audio files (tracks) with this unit) 1 Press (OPEN) and insert the disc (labeled side up). Playing a disc (With this unit, you can play MP3 files; Playback starts automatically. ...quality of sound. CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) In addition to normal play a CD TEXT disc. 1 Press (ENTER). The hour indication flashes. 2 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) to set the clock to 10:08 (With the card remote commander) 1 Press (MENU), then press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until "...
...(page 18). 2 Close the front panel. To Stop playback Eject the disc Skip tracks - compressed audio files (tracks) with this unit) 1 Press (OPEN) and insert the disc (labeled side up). Playing a disc (With this unit, you can play MP3 files; Playback starts automatically. ...quality of sound. CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) In addition to normal play a CD TEXT disc. 1 Press (ENTER). The hour indication flashes. 2 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) to set the clock to 10:08 (With the card remote commander) 1 Press (MENU), then press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until "...
Operating Instructions
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To return to 8 characters for a disc. You can locate the disc by name (page 12). (With the card remote commander) 1 Start playing the disc you want to play the albums in the current optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function in a CD unit with the ...If you press (SEEK) (-), you can label each disc with the MP3 file control function is connected. *2 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD) units are connected. *3 Available only when one or more optional MD units are connected. (With the card remote commander) During playback, press (1) (REP) repeatedly until...
To return to 8 characters for a disc. You can locate the disc by name (page 12). (With the card remote commander) 1 Start playing the disc you want to play the albums in the current optional CD unit with the MP3 file control function in a CD unit with the ...If you press (SEEK) (-), you can label each disc with the MP3 file control function is connected. *2 Available only when one or more optional CD (MD) units are connected. *3 Available only when one or more optional MD units are connected. (With the card remote commander) During playback, press (1) (REP) repeatedly until...
Operating Instructions
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... be displayed (page 10). List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT function. (With the card remote commander) 1 Press (LIST). The name is displayed. • If you cannot find the desired disc. 3 Press (ENTER) to play is suspended until "NAME DEL" appears. 4 Press (ENTER). Viewing the... without the CUSTOM FILE function if that unit is connected along with the CUSTOM FILE function. Note REP-TRACK/SHUF play the disc. Erasing the Disc Memo (With the card remote commander) 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select "CD." 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to erase other names. 7 Press (MENU) ...
... be displayed (page 10). List-up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT function. (With the card remote commander) 1 Press (LIST). The name is displayed. • If you cannot find the desired disc. 3 Press (ENTER) to play is suspended until "NAME DEL" appears. 4 Press (ENTER). Viewing the... without the CUSTOM FILE function if that unit is connected along with the CUSTOM FILE function. Note REP-TRACK/SHUF play the disc. Erasing the Disc Memo (With the card remote commander) 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select "CD." 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to erase other names. 7 Press (MENU) ...
Operating Instructions
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... number button ((1) to prevent accidents. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. In such cases, some FM stereo broadcasts may occur in this unit will retain their frequency. (With the card remote commander) 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to OFF (page ... weak signals, some number buttons will automatically narrow the reception frequency to search for the station (automatic tuning). Tip Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) to receive the stations in the order of the station you can change the IF AUTO setting and widen the frequency...
... number button ((1) to prevent accidents. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. In such cases, some FM stereo broadcasts may occur in this unit will retain their frequency. (With the card remote commander) 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to OFF (page ... weak signals, some number buttons will automatically narrow the reception frequency to search for the station (automatic tuning). Tip Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) to receive the stations in the order of the station you can change the IF AUTO setting and widen the frequency...
Operating Instructions
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.... 3 Press (ENTER). 4 Enter the characters. 1 Press (DISC) (+)*1 repeatedly to select the desired character. A t B t C ... Note If you try to store another station on any chosen number button. (With the card remote commander) 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. 2...name of the station currently tuned in appears in the display. t *2 t A *1 For reverse order, press (DISC) (-). *2 (blank space) 2 Press (SEEK) (+) after locating the desired character. Storing the station names (With the card remote commander) 1 Tune in memory. t + * t - t ... t 0 t 1 t 2 ... You...
.... 3 Press (ENTER). 4 Enter the characters. 1 Press (DISC) (+)*1 repeatedly to select the desired character. A t B t C ... Note If you try to store another station on any chosen number button. (With the card remote commander) 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. 2...name of the station currently tuned in appears in the display. t *2 t A *1 For reverse order, press (DISC) (-). *2 (blank space) 2 Press (SEEK) (+) after locating the desired character. Storing the station names (With the card remote commander) 1 Tune in memory. t + * t - t ... t 0 t 1 t 2 ... You...
Operating Instructions
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...Press (MENU) twice. List-up (With the card remote commander) 1 During radio reception, press (LIST) momentarily. Erasing the station name (With the card remote commander) 1 During radio reception, press (MENU), then press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until you have already erased all of step...frequency appears in the display. 3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the display. 2 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until "NAME DEL" appears. 2 Press (ENTER). 3 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly to select the station whose name you want to the current station appears in the...
...Press (MENU) twice. List-up (With the card remote commander) 1 During radio reception, press (LIST) momentarily. Erasing the station name (With the card remote commander) 1 During radio reception, press (MENU), then press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until you have already erased all of step...frequency appears in the display. 3 Press (ENTER) to tune in the display. 2 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until "NAME DEL" appears. 2 Press (ENTER). 3 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly to select the station whose name you want to the current station appears in the...
Operating Instructions
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Note Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item. Quickly attenuating the sound Press (ATT). When adjusting with the card remote commander, press (SOUND), then press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-). After "ATT-ON" momentarily appears, "ATT" appears in (Telephone ATT function). 17 To increase To decrease If ...
Note Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item. Quickly attenuating the sound Press (ATT). When adjusting with the card remote commander, press (SOUND), then press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-). After "ATT-ON" momentarily appears, "ATT" appears in (Telephone ATT function). 17 To increase To decrease If ...
Operating Instructions
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... the rotary commander at the factory-set A.SCRL, press (MENU) during CD/ MD playback. 2 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until the desired item appears. 3 Press (SEEK) (+) to normal play mode at low volumes...- DSPL (Display) • D.INFO (Dual Information) - Tip You can be reinforced. (With the card remote commander) 1 Press (MENU). to only tune into stations with stronger signals. • MONO (Monaural mode) (...the clock and the play mode. Changing the sound and display settings - to hear FM stereo broadcast in monaural. to enjoy bass and treble even at the same time ...
... the rotary commander at the factory-set A.SCRL, press (MENU) during CD/ MD playback. 2 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until the desired item appears. 3 Press (SEEK) (+) to normal play mode at low volumes...- DSPL (Display) • D.INFO (Dual Information) - Tip You can be reinforced. (With the card remote commander) 1 Press (MENU). to only tune into stations with stronger signals. • MONO (Monaural mode) (...the clock and the play mode. Changing the sound and display settings - to hear FM stereo broadcast in monaural. to enjoy bass and treble even at the same time ...
Operating Instructions
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...appears, then press (ENTER). 3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-) to select the desired frequency. Each time you press (EQ7), the item changes. 2 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) to normal play mode. After 3 seconds, the display returns to adjust the desired volume level. You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types (XPLOD...for 2 seconds. 5 Press (MENU) twice. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press (ENTER) for frequency and volume level. (With the card remote commander) 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until the desired equalizer curve.
...appears, then press (ENTER). 3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-) to select the desired frequency. Each time you press (EQ7), the item changes. 2 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) to normal play mode. After 3 seconds, the display returns to adjust the desired volume level. You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types (XPLOD...for 2 seconds. 5 Press (MENU) twice. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press (ENTER) for frequency and volume level. (With the card remote commander) 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until the desired equalizer curve.
Operating Instructions
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...clear. Notes • Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable affect. • If FM broadcasts are installed into the lower part of front/rear speakers. Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO) If your speakers are difficult to hear,... set DSO to OFF. 80 120 Frequency (Hz) (With the card remote commander) 1 During playback or radio reception, press (MENU). 2 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until "FAD" appears. 3 Press the volume +/- You can select the cut -off To cancel the DSO ...
...clear. Notes • Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable affect. • If FM broadcasts are installed into the lower part of front/rear speakers. Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO) If your speakers are difficult to hear,... set DSO to OFF. 80 120 Frequency (Hz) (With the card remote commander) 1 During playback or radio reception, press (MENU). 2 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until "FAD" appears. 3 Press the volume +/- You can select the cut -off To cancel the DSO ...
Operating Instructions
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... (DISC) (-) repeatedly until "SUB" appears. 3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-) to +10 dB. (Below -10 dB, "SUB-ATT" is adjustable from -10 dB to select the cut -off frequency. When adjusting with the card remote commander, press (SOUND), then press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-). Tip The volume level ...and middle frequency signals entering the subwoofer(s). Each time you press (COLOR), the LCD color changes. 80 120 Frequency (Hz) (With the card remote commander) 1 During playback or radio reception, press (MENU). 21 Press (COLOR) repeatedly to normal play mode. By setting the cut -off ...
... (DISC) (-) repeatedly until "SUB" appears. 3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-) to +10 dB. (Below -10 dB, "SUB-ATT" is adjustable from -10 dB to select the cut -off frequency. When adjusting with the card remote commander, press (SOUND), then press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-). Tip The volume level ...and middle frequency signals entering the subwoofer(s). Each time you press (COLOR), the LCD color changes. 80 120 Frequency (Hz) (With the card remote commander) 1 During playback or radio reception, press (MENU). 21 Press (COLOR) repeatedly to normal play mode. By setting the cut -off ...
Operating Instructions
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...the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch. • Never touch the connectors directly with your nearest Sony dealer. Otherwise, the connectors may be an internal malfunction. Use of in alcohol. In order to use one supplied with any other battery ...the range of children. Should the battery be shorter, depending on lithium battery • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of the card remote commander becomes shorter. In such a case, consult your fingers or with the unit as this , detach the front panel (page 8) and clean...
...the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch. • Never touch the connectors directly with your nearest Sony dealer. Otherwise, the connectors may be an internal malfunction. Use of in alcohol. In order to use one supplied with any other battery ...the range of children. Should the battery be shorter, depending on lithium battery • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of the card remote commander becomes shorter. In such a case, consult your fingers or with the unit as this , detach the front panel (page 8) and clean...
Operating Instructions
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...Player section Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter 90 dB 10 - 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit Tuner section FM... terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna input terminal Tone controls Loudness ... are subject to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL... CD changer (10 discs) CDX-757MX, CDX-656 CD changer (6 discs) CDX-T70MX, CDX-T69 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-66XLP MG-MS System-up Player MGS-X1 XM Satellite...
...Player section Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter 90 dB 10 - 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit Tuner section FM... terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna input terminal Tone controls Loudness ... are subject to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL... CD changer (10 discs) CDX-757MX, CDX-656 CD changer (6 discs) CDX-T70MX, CDX-T69 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-66XLP MG-MS System-up Player MGS-X1 XM Satellite...
Product Guide / Specifications
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... oz.) Card remote commander RM-X118 Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1) Harness Plug Configuration 12345678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Plug shown with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion. Design and Specifications subject to a UniLink digital preamplifier or equalizer. 2003 SONY MOBILE PRODUCT GUIDE CDX-CA810X FM/AM Compact Disc Player •...
... oz.) Card remote commander RM-X118 Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1) Harness Plug Configuration 12345678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Plug shown with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion. Design and Specifications subject to a UniLink digital preamplifier or equalizer. 2003 SONY MOBILE PRODUCT GUIDE CDX-CA810X FM/AM Compact Disc Player •...
Product Guide / Specifications
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2003 SONY MOBILE PRODUCT GUIDE CDX-CA810X FM/AM Compact Disc Player Audio OUT Front 178 mm (7") Remote IN 50 mm (2") From car antenna Audio OUT Rear BUS Audio IN BUS Control IN Fuse (10A) 178 mm (7") 88 mm (3 7/16") 53 mm (2 1/16") 47 mm (1 7/8") 33 mm (1 5/16") 27 mm (11/16") 50 mm (2") 160 mm (6 1/4") Design and Specifications subject to change without notice.
2003 SONY MOBILE PRODUCT GUIDE CDX-CA810X FM/AM Compact Disc Player Audio OUT Front 178 mm (7") Remote IN 50 mm (2") From car antenna Audio OUT Rear BUS Audio IN BUS Control IN Fuse (10A) 178 mm (7") 88 mm (3 7/16") 53 mm (2 1/16") 47 mm (1 7/8") 33 mm (1 5/16") 27 mm (11/16") 50 mm (2") 160 mm (6 1/4") Design and Specifications subject to change without notice.