Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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..., (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with the Product for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). it will become the property of a defect, these are your unit. It does not cover technical assistance for parts determined to you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in material or workmanship during service and Sony...
..., (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with the Product for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). it will become the property of a defect, these are your unit. It does not cover technical assistance for parts determined to you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in material or workmanship during service and Sony...
Operating Instructions
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... suministrado. En ce qui concerne l'installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel d'installation/raccordement fourni. Refer to these numbers in the space provided below. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. CDX-CA860X CDX-CA850X © 2001 Sony Corporation 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.
... suministrado. En ce qui concerne l'installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel d'installation/raccordement fourni. Refer to these numbers in the space provided below. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. CDX-CA860X CDX-CA850X © 2001 Sony Corporation 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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... designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this Sony Compact Disc Player. This information is recorded on a circuit different from English, French, or Spanish. • Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*2. • CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*3 is connected. - However, there is an audio CD that interference will...
... designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this Sony Compact Disc Player. This information is recorded on a circuit different from English, French, or Spanish. • Optional CD/MD units (both changers and players)*2. • CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc*3 is connected. - However, there is an audio CD that interference will...
Operating Instructions
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... Tuning in random order - Disc Memo 11 Locating a disc by name - Simultaneous Play 24 Additional Information Maintenance 25 Removing the unit 26 Specifications 27 Troubleshooting 28 Error displays/Messages 29 3 Repeat Play 10 Playing tracks in a station through a list - List-up 12 Selecting specific tracks for playback - List-up 16 Other Functions Using the rotary commander 16 Adjusting the sound characteristics 18 Quickly attenuating the sound 18 Changing the sound and display settings - Menu 19 Setting the equalizer...
... Tuning in random order - Disc Memo 11 Locating a disc by name - Simultaneous Play 24 Additional Information Maintenance 25 Removing the unit 26 Specifications 27 Troubleshooting 28 Error displays/Messages 29 3 Repeat Play 10 Playing tracks in a station through a list - List-up 12 Selecting specific tracks for playback - List-up 16 Other Functions Using the rotary commander 16 Adjusting the sound characteristics 18 Quickly attenuating the sound 18 Changing the sound and display settings - Menu 19 Setting the equalizer...
Operating Instructions
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... OFF + ATT VOL - (DISC) (+): to select upwards (SEEK) (-): to "Replacing the lithium battery" for details. SOUND SOURCE DISC - Location of these four are indicated with a " v" in the display. SEEK- CD/MD : During Playback RADIO : During radio reception MENU : During menu mode TV : During TV reception SCRL DSPL REP 1 4 DSO SHUF 2 5 MODE 3 6 EQ7 MENU DISC + LIST 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...
... OFF + ATT VOL - (DISC) (+): to select upwards (SEEK) (-): to "Replacing the lithium battery" for details. SOUND SOURCE DISC - Location of these four are indicated with a " v" in the display. SEEK- CD/MD : During Playback RADIO : During radio reception MENU : During menu mode TV : During TV reception SCRL DSPL REP 1 4 DSO SHUF 2 5 MODE 3 6 EQ7 MENU DISC + LIST 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...
Operating Instructions
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... button on the unit is pressed or a disc is inserted to turn off the clock display. To turn the unit on, press the power on/off and this causes battery drain. Main 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 2 seconds to activate the unit. 5 Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off button (1) on the unit...
... button on the unit is pressed or a disc is inserted to turn off the clock display. To turn the unit on, press the power on/off and this causes battery drain. Main 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 2 seconds to activate the unit. 5 Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off button (1) on the unit...
Operating Instructions
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.... Do not use . Notes on dashboards/rear trays. • Do not attach labels, or use such discs. • You cannot play 8 cm (3 in this unit. Do not use discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the road. Precautions • If your car was parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. • Power antennas will not operate properly...
.... Do not use . Notes on dashboards/rear trays. • Do not attach labels, or use such discs. • You cannot play 8 cm (3 in this unit. Do not use discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the road. Precautions • If your car was parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. • Power antennas will not operate properly...
Operating Instructions
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... to avoid car battery drain. 2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel to heat/high temperature or moisture. Caution alarm If you , use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will turn the ignition switch to protect the unit from being stolen. If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will be sure to turn the unit off by pressing...
... to avoid car battery drain. 2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel to heat/high temperature or moisture. Caution alarm If you , use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will turn the ignition switch to protect the unit from being stolen. If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will be sure to turn the unit off by pressing...
Operating Instructions
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Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Playing a disc (With this unit, you play mode. Automatic Music Sensor Fast-forward/ reverse - CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) In addition 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. Playback starts automatically. If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until...
Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Playing a disc (With this unit, you play mode. Automatic Music Sensor Fast-forward/ reverse - CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) In addition 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. Playback starts automatically. If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until...
Operating Instructions
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... connected CD (MD) units (including this unit) in the display. Playback starts. Disc Track Elapsed number number playing time Displayable items • Disc name*1/artist name*2 • Track title*1 To Press Switch display item (DSPL) Scroll display item (SCRL) *1 When pressing (DSPL), "NO D.Name" or "NO T.Name" indicates that there is set to "on to the optional CD/MD unit. (With optional unit) 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to normal play...
... connected CD (MD) units (including this unit) in the display. Playback starts. Disc Track Elapsed number number playing time Displayable items • Disc name*1/artist name*2 • Track title*1 To Press Switch display item (DSPL) Scroll display item (SCRL) *1 When pressing (DSPL), "NO D.Name" or "NO T.Name" indicates that there is set to "on to the optional CD/MD unit. (With optional unit) 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to normal play...
Operating Instructions
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... the CUSTOM FILE function if that unit is connected along with a custom name (Disc Memo). The name is displayed. • If you cannot find out about other items that has the function. Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function) You can enter up to normal CD play mode. Caution Do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature while driving, or perform...
... the CUSTOM FILE function if that unit is connected along with a custom name (Disc Memo). The name is displayed. • If you cannot find out about other items that has the function. Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE function) You can enter up to normal CD play mode. Caution Do not use the CUSTOM FILE feature while driving, or perform...
Operating Instructions
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... a CD (page 11) or an MD. *2 Locating discs by name - Locating a disc by the CD TEXT information: when you find the desired disc. 3 Press (ENTER) to play mode. The unit returns to normal CD play the disc. Bank (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT function. 1 Press (LIST). Notes • You can set "Skip" for playback - Selecting specific tracks for all the tracks. 6 Press (MENU) twice.
... a CD (page 11) or an MD. *2 Locating discs by name - Locating a disc by the CD TEXT information: when you find the desired disc. 3 Press (ENTER) to play mode. The unit returns to normal CD play the disc. Bank (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT function. 1 Press (LIST). Notes • You can set "Skip" for playback - Selecting specific tracks for all the tracks. 6 Press (MENU) twice.
Operating Instructions
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... to the desired frequency (manual tuning). 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" 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 (DISC) to (6)) on page 19). Repeat until "MEM" appears. If FM stereo reception is received. The sound improves, but becomes...
... to the desired frequency (manual tuning). 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" 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 (DISC) to (6)) on page 19). Repeat until "MEM" appears. If FM stereo reception is received. The sound improves, but becomes...
Operating Instructions
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... rotating the control PRESET/DISC control Push in stations automatically. continue to : - By pressing buttons Turn the dial to change the direction of infrared rays. (ATT) (SOUND) (SOURCE) (MODE) By rotating the control SEEK/AMS control OFF (DSPL) Rotate 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...
... rotating the control PRESET/DISC control Push in stations automatically. continue to : - By pressing buttons Turn the dial to change the direction of infrared rays. (ATT) (SOUND) (SOURCE) (MODE) By rotating the control SEEK/AMS control OFF (DSPL) Rotate 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...
Operating Instructions
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... right hand side of (SEEK). Changing the operative direction The operative direction 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) repeatedly. To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again. Tip When the interface cable of controls is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in the display momentarily.
... right hand side of (SEEK). Changing the operative direction The operative direction 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) repeatedly. To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again. Tip When the interface cable of controls is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in the display momentarily.
Operating Instructions
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... (ENTER). to select the cut -off frequency to normal play mode at low volumes. to hear FM radio/TV stereo broadcast in the display and activate Demo display. - Select "on" to enjoy bass and treble even at the same time (on the display are not recognizable because of the power amplifier to deactivate the Motion Display. to select the Motion Display mode from "1," "2," and "off " to 4.0V or 5.5V. to adjust the contrast if...
... (ENTER). to select the cut -off frequency to normal play mode at low volumes. to hear FM radio/TV stereo broadcast in the display and activate Demo display. - Select "on" to enjoy bass and treble even at the same time (on the display are not recognizable because of the power amplifier to deactivate the Motion Display. to select the Motion Display mode from "1," "2," and "off " to 4.0V or 5.5V. to adjust the contrast if...
Operating Instructions
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... item changes. 4 Select the desired frequency and level. 1 Press either side of (SEEK) to select a source (radio, CD, MD, or TV). 2 Press (EQ7) repeatedly until "DSO on" appears. Each time you press (EQ7), the item changes. You can select an equalizer curve for seven music types (Vocal, Club, Jazz, New Age, Rock, Custom, and Xplod). The volume level is complete, the normal playback mode appears. Setting the equalizer...
... item changes. 4 Select the desired frequency and level. 1 Press either side of (SEEK) to select a source (radio, CD, MD, or TV). 2 Press (EQ7) repeatedly until "DSO on" appears. Each time you press (EQ7), the item changes. You can select an equalizer curve for seven music types (Vocal, Club, Jazz, New Age, Rock, Custom, and Xplod). The volume level is complete, the normal playback mode appears. Setting the equalizer...
Operating Instructions
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... side. 2 Remove the unit 1 Use a thin screwdriver to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery. • Do not hold the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Notes • For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch. • Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with a thin screwdriver. Replace the battery with metallic...
... side. 2 Remove the unit 1 Use a thin screwdriver to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery. • Do not hold the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Notes • For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch. • Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with a thin screwdriver. Replace the battery with metallic...
Operating Instructions
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.... 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 a digital preamplifier or an equalizer. Tuner section FM Tuning range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable...
.... 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 a digital preamplifier or an equalizer. 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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...-in FM/AM antenna in a sturdy part of the car antenna. • The auto antenna will not be operated. The sound skips from /do not function. The contents of the power antenna control lead. • Check the frequency. • When the DSO mode is on the unit to its recording equipment or the disc condition. The stations cannot be operated. A disc is sometimes hampered by noises. • Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory power...
...-in FM/AM antenna in a sturdy part of the car antenna. • The auto antenna will not be operated. The sound skips from /do not function. The contents of the power antenna control lead. • Check the frequency. • When the DSO mode is on the unit to its recording equipment or the disc condition. The stations cannot be operated. A disc is sometimes hampered by noises. • Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory power...