Installation/Connections Instructions
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... booster, or with this unit. For details, consult your car. 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 &#... illustrations (not supplied) Appareils utilisés dans les illustrations (non fournis) Front speaker Haut-parleur avant CD/MD changer Changeur de CD/MD Rear speaker Haut-parleur arrière Rotary commander RM-X4S Satellite de commande RM-X4S Power amplifier...
... booster, or with this unit. For details, consult your car. 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 &#... illustrations (not supplied) Appareils utilisés dans les illustrations (non fournis) Front speaker Haut-parleur avant CD/MD changer Changeur de CD/MD Rear speaker Haut-parleur arrière Rotary commander RM-X4S Satellite de commande RM-X4S Power amplifier...
Operating Instructions
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... Card remote commander RM-X118 • Optional controller accessory Rotary commander RM-X4S *1 This unit works with this Sony Compact Disc Player. However, there is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your nearest authorized... may cause harmful interference to correct the interference 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 encouraged to try to radio communications. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the XM ...
... Card remote commander RM-X118 • Optional controller accessory Rotary commander RM-X4S *1 This unit works with this Sony Compact Disc Player. However, there is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your nearest authorized... may cause harmful interference to correct the interference 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 encouraged to try to radio communications. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the XM ...
Operating Instructions
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Shuffle Play 11 Labeling a CD - Disc Memo 11 Locating a disc by name - List-up 12 * Functions available with optional CD/MD unit Radio Storing stations automatically - List-up 15 Other Functions Using the rotary commander 16 Adjusting the sound ...Adjusting the front and rear volume 20 Adjusting the volume of controls 4 Precautions 6 Notes 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 - Best Tuning Memory (BTM 13 Receiving the stored ...
Shuffle Play 11 Labeling a CD - Disc Memo 11 Locating a disc by name - List-up 12 * Functions available with optional CD/MD unit Radio Storing stations automatically - List-up 15 Other Functions Using the rotary commander 16 Adjusting the sound ...Adjusting the front and rear volume 20 Adjusting the volume of controls 4 Precautions 6 Notes 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 - Best Tuning Memory (BTM 13 Receiving the stored ...
Operating Instructions
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...URCE DSO MODE ATT OPE N SEEK EQ7 DSPL SOUND DISC/PRESET COLOR SCRL OFF CDX-CA810X Refer 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. ... -/+ button To receive preset stations, change the disc*1, and skip albums*2. g OPEN button 8, 9 h EQ7 button 19 i ATT (attenuate) button 17 j MODE button To change the LCD color. button d Display window e Z (eject) button (located on /Radio/CD/MD) button To select the source. p SCRL (scroll) button 10 q OFF (...
...URCE DSO MODE ATT OPE N SEEK EQ7 DSPL SOUND DISC/PRESET COLOR SCRL OFF CDX-CA810X Refer 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. ... -/+ button To receive preset stations, change the disc*1, and skip albums*2. g OPEN button 8, 9 h EQ7 button 19 i ATT (attenuate) button 17 j MODE button To change the LCD color. button d Display window e Z (eject) button (located on /Radio/CD/MD) button To select the source. p SCRL (scroll) button 10 q OFF (...
Operating Instructions
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...area, moisture condensation may damage the unit. Handle the disc by its edge. • Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use such discs. • You cannot play 8 cm (3 in) CDs. 6 Do not use . Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or... may ruin the disc. • Do not use discs with any other soft drinks onto the unit or discs. Should this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer...
...area, moisture condensation may damage the unit. Handle the disc by its edge. • Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use such discs. • You cannot play 8 cm (3 in) CDs. 6 Do not use . Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or... may ruin the disc. • Do not use discs with any other soft drinks onto the unit or discs. Should this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer...
Operating Instructions
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...Getting Started Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for analog discs. RWs (rewritable CDs) designed for audio use on this unit. • You cannot play a CD-R/a CD-RW that a disc is not for audio use. • Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for these marks to be..., you must reset the unit. Do not use . Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs • You can play on the audio CD player. 7 These marks denote that is not finalized*. * A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW disc to distinguish CD-Rs/ CD-RWs for audio use solvents such as a ball-point pen. Look...
...Getting Started Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for analog discs. RWs (rewritable CDs) designed for audio use on this unit. • You cannot play a CD-R/a CD-RW that a disc is not for audio use. • Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for these marks to be..., you must reset the unit. Do not use . Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs • You can play on the audio CD player. 7 These marks denote that is not finalized*. * A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW disc to distinguish CD-Rs/ CD-RWs for audio use solvents such as a ball-point pen. Look...
Operating Instructions
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CD/MD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on). * If your car has no ACC position on the inner surface of ... B on a dashboard/rear trays. Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to operate the unit. Press (SOURCE) (or insert a CD) to protect the unit from being stolen. Tip When carrying the front panel with you connect an optional amplifier and do not use the supplied...
CD/MD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on). * If your car has no ACC position on the inner surface of ... B on a dashboard/rear trays. Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to operate the unit. Press (SOURCE) (or insert a CD) to protect the unit from being stolen. Tip When carrying the front panel with you connect an optional amplifier and do not use the supplied...
Operating Instructions
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...display when you can also control external CD (MP3 playable CD)/ MD units. The clock starts. If you connect optional MP3 playable CD units (eg., MP3 CD changer), you play a CD TEXT disc. 1 Press (ENTER). The minute indication flashes. 4 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) to set the clock to ... If a disc is set the hour. 3 Press (SEEK) (+). Manual Search Press (OFF) (OPEN) then Z (SEEK once for each track] (SEEK) (-/+) (m/M) [hold to desired point] continue to playing a CD with quality of sound. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. CD Player CD/MD Unit...
...display when you can also control external CD (MP3 playable CD)/ MD units. The clock starts. If you connect optional MP3 playable CD units (eg., MP3 CD changer), you play a CD TEXT disc. 1 Press (ENTER). The minute indication flashes. 4 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) to set the clock to ... If a disc is set the hour. 3 Press (SEEK) (+). Manual Search Press (OFF) (OPEN) then Z (SEEK once for each track] (SEEK) (-/+) (m/M) [hold to desired point] continue to playing a CD with quality of sound. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. CD Player CD/MD Unit...
Operating Instructions
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...MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1 *2 Available only when an MP3 file is complete. Displayable items • Source • Clock Displayable items • Album name*1 • Disc name*3 • Track title*1 • ID3 tag*1 Displayable Track items number • Disc number • Album number*2.... • This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of an album. Notes when connecting MP3 playable CD unit(s) • If a disc with very many characters, information may take more than a minute before playback begins. Depending on the track structure, it...
...MG Memory Stick System-up Player MGS-X1 *2 Available only when an MP3 file is complete. Displayable items • Source • Clock Displayable items • Album name*1 • Disc name*3 • Track title*1 • ID3 tag*1 Displayable Track items number • Disc number • Album number*2.... • This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of an album. Notes when connecting MP3 playable CD unit(s) • If a disc with very many characters, information may take more than a minute before playback begins. Depending on the track structure, it...
Operating Instructions
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... t 11 to play the tracks in the current optional CD (MD) unit in random order. • SHUF-DISC - Labeling a CD - Repeat Play starts. to play the tracks on the current disc in the display. To return to repeat a disc. *1 Available only when optional CD unit with a custom name (Disc Memo). to normal play all the tracks in...
... t 11 to play the tracks in the current optional CD (MD) unit in random order. • SHUF-DISC - Labeling a CD - Repeat Play starts. to play the tracks on the current disc in the display. To return to repeat a disc. *1 Available only when optional CD unit with a custom name (Disc Memo). to normal play all the tracks in...
Operating Instructions
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...) to normal play the disc. The Disc Memo will appear. 5 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly to select the disc name you want to select the CD unit storing the Disc Memo. 3 Press (MENU), then press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until "NAME DEL" appears. 4 Press (ENTER). To View Press (DSPL) during CD/CD TEXT disc playback Locating a disc by the CD TEXT information: when you...
...) to normal play the disc. The Disc Memo will appear. 5 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly to select the disc name you want to select the CD unit storing the Disc Memo. 3 Press (MENU), then press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until "NAME DEL" appears. 4 Press (ENTER). To View Press (DSPL) during CD/CD TEXT disc playback Locating a disc by the CD TEXT information: when you...
Operating Instructions
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... buttons and/or rotating controls. Skip tracks. - Fast-forward/reverse a track. - Find a station manually. Change discs during CD (MD) playback*1. During playback of a CD containing MP3 files*3 Push in stations automatically. Change albums. *1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is connected. 16 ... and release to mount the rotary commander. Change discs one . Rotate, hold to : - Tune in and repeat rotating quickly to : - Other Functions By rotating the control You can also control the unit (and optional CD/ MD units) with the MP3 file control function...
... buttons and/or rotating controls. Skip tracks. - Fast-forward/reverse a track. - Find a station manually. Change discs during CD (MD) playback*1. During playback of a CD containing MP3 files*3 Push in stations automatically. Change albums. *1 Only if the corresponding optional equipment is connected. 16 ... and release to mount the rotary commander. Change discs one . Rotate, hold to : - Tune in and repeat rotating quickly to : - Other Functions By rotating the control You can also control the unit (and optional CD/ MD units) with the MP3 file control function...
Operating Instructions
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...ON" or "OFF"). 4 Press (ENTER). Select "REV" when you mount the rotary commander on or off and the disc/track name is set A.SCRL, press (MENU) during CD/ MD playback. 2 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until the desired item appears. 3 Press (SEEK) (+) to use the rotary commander at the factory-set ...; HPF (High pass filter) (page 20) • LPF (Low pass filter) (page 21) • LOUD (Loudness) - Select "ON" to hear FM stereo broadcast in monaural. After the mode setting is turned off). • A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) - Tip You can be reinforced. (With the card remote ...
...ON" or "OFF"). 4 Press (ENTER). Select "REV" when you mount the rotary commander on or off and the disc/track name is set A.SCRL, press (MENU) during CD/ MD playback. 2 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until the desired item appears. 3 Press (SEEK) (+) to use the rotary commander at the factory-set ...; HPF (High pass filter) (page 20) • LPF (Low pass filter) (page 21) • LOUD (Loudness) - Select "ON" to hear FM stereo broadcast in monaural. After the mode setting is turned off). • A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) - Tip You can be reinforced. (With the card remote ...
Operating Instructions
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...SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-), the item changes. 4 Select the desired frequency and level. 1 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-) to select a source (radio, CD, or MD). 2 Press (EQ7) repeatedly until "EQ7 TUNE" appears, then press (ENTER). 3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-) to normal play mode. To ...You can store a different equalizer setting for frequency and volume level. (With the card remote commander) 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until the desired equalizer curve. You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for each source. After 3 seconds, the display...
...SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-), the item changes. 4 Select the desired frequency and level. 1 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-) to select a source (radio, CD, or MD). 2 Press (EQ7) repeatedly until "EQ7 TUNE" appears, then press (ENTER). 3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (-) to normal play mode. To ...You can store a different equalizer setting for frequency and volume level. (With the card remote commander) 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press (DISC) (+) or (DISC) (-) repeatedly until the desired equalizer curve. You can store and adjust the equalizer settings for each source. After 3 seconds, the display...
Operating Instructions
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...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 Radio Receiver XT-XM1 Source selector XA-C30 AUX-IN selector XA-300 Note This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible. CD Player... section Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter 90 dB 10 - 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit Tuner section FM Tuning range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz Antenna ...
...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 Radio Receiver XT-XM1 Source selector XA-C30 AUX-IN selector XA-300 Note This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible. CD Player... section Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter 90 dB 10 - 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit Tuner section FM Tuning range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz Antenna ...
Operating Instructions
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... the connectors. The sound is set to "OFF" (page 20). Stored stations and correct time are not matched correctly with your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass.) • Check the connection of the memory have a relay box. The sound skips. t Press (LIST) ... blown. Makes noise when the ignition key is forcibly inserted upside down or in the ON, ACC, or OFF position. CD/MD playback A disc cannot be loaded. • Another CD/MD is already loaded. • The CD/MD is in the wrong way. The operation buttons do not function. Dirty or defective...
... the connectors. The sound is set to "OFF" (page 20). Stored stations and correct time are not matched correctly with your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass.) • Check the connection of the memory have a relay box. The sound skips. t Press (LIST) ... blown. Makes noise when the ignition key is forcibly inserted upside down or in the ON, ACC, or OFF position. CD/MD playback A disc cannot be loaded. • Another CD/MD is already loaded. • The CD/MD is in the wrong way. The operation buttons do not function. Dirty or defective...
Operating Instructions
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...mode. Interference occurs during FM reception. t See the installation guide manual of some problem.*2 t Insert another CD/MD. t Press the RESET button on in the CD/MD unit. NO MUSIC A CD which is not a music file is in the MP3 playable CD unit. RESET The CD/MD unit cannot be an.... t Cancel monaural reception mode (page 18). FAILURE (Illuminates for about 1 second) When the XM tuner is selected. t Insert discs in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. t Be sure to receive the channel that you want to "IF AUTO" (page 18). 26 Error displays/Messages Error displays...
...mode. Interference occurs during FM reception. t See the installation guide manual of some problem.*2 t Insert another CD/MD. t Press the RESET button on in the CD/MD unit. NO MUSIC A CD which is not a music file is in the MP3 playable CD unit. RESET The CD/MD unit cannot be an.... t Cancel monaural reception mode (page 18). FAILURE (Illuminates for about 1 second) When the XM tuner is selected. t Insert discs in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. t Be sure to receive the channel that you want to "IF AUTO" (page 18). 26 Error displays/Messages Error displays...
Operating Instructions
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*1 When the CD/MD changer is on during automatic tuning (page 13). " " or " " You have reached the beginning or the end of the disc causing the error appears in the display. *2 The disc number of the disc and you cannot go any further. 27 If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Messages L.SEEK +/- The Local Seek mode is connected to the unit, the disc number of the CD or MD appears in the display.
*1 When the CD/MD changer is on during automatic tuning (page 13). " " or " " You have reached the beginning or the end of the disc causing the error appears in the display. *2 The disc number of the disc and you cannot go any further. 27 If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Messages L.SEEK +/- The Local Seek mode is connected to the unit, the disc number of the CD or MD appears in the display.
Product Guide / Specifications
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...Ground Left front Left rear Right rear Right front ATT Battery Note This unit cannot be connected to change without notice. CD Player Section Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter 90 dB 10 - 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit Tuner... 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. 2003 SONY MOBILE PRODUCT GUIDE CDX-CA810X FM/AM Compact Disc Player • 7-color, 13-segment LED Display • Active Servo Control • F/R Preouts w/HPF • Sub Preout w/LPF • Flip-...
...Ground Left front Left rear Right rear Right front ATT Battery Note This unit cannot be connected to change without notice. CD Player Section Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter 90 dB 10 - 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit Tuner... 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. 2003 SONY MOBILE PRODUCT GUIDE CDX-CA810X FM/AM Compact Disc Player • 7-color, 13-segment LED Display • Active Servo Control • F/R Preouts w/HPF • Sub Preout w/LPF • Flip-...
