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3-226-822-11 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
GB
Operating Instructions
ES
Manual de instrucciones
CT
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual
de instalación/conexiones suministrado.
CDX-CA690X
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features even more with: •Optional CD/MD units (both changers and 1 players)* . •CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD 2 TEXT disc* is played on a connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function). •Supplied controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X114 •Optional controller accessory Rotary commander RM-X4S 1 * This unit works with Sony products only. 2 * A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that inc
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Table of Contents Location of controls .................................................. 4 Other Functions Precautions ................................................................ 6 Using the rotary commander ........................... 16 Notes on discs ........................................................... 6 Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 18 Quickly attenuating the sound ........................ 18 Getting Started Changing the sound and display settings Resettin
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Location of controls Refer to the pages listed for details. CD/MD : During Playback RADIO : During radio reception TV : During TV reception MENU : During menu mode CDX-CA690X 1 MBP (My Best sound Position) button 19 qg MODE button 2Z (eject) button (located on the front side 10, 11 CD/MD of the unit, behind the front panel) 9, 22 13, 14 RADIO 3 MENU button 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 21 TV 21, 22 qh DSPL (display mode change) button 4 Volume control dia
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LIST SOUND Card remote commander RM-X114 DSPL MODE + PRESET DISC + SOURCE – + SEEK SEEK DISC – PRESET – OFF ATT + VOL – (DISC/PRESET) (+): to select upwards (SEEK) (+):to select rightwards The corresponding buttons of the card /> remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit. (SEEK) (–): to select 1 DSPL button leftwards/ 2 MENU button . (DISC/PRESET) 3 SOURCE button (–): to select downwards 4 SEEK (
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Precautions Notes on discs •If your car was parked in direct sunlight, •To keep the disc clean, do not touch the allow the unit to cool off before operating it. surface. Handle the disc by its edge. •Power aerials will extend automatically •Keep your discs in their cases or disc while the unit is operating. magazines when not in use. Do not subject the discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid If you have any questions or problems leaving them in parked cars or on concerning your unit that are not c
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Notes on CD-R discs •You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) Getting Started designed for audio use on this unit. Look for this mark to distinguish CD-Rs for audio use. Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset This mark denotes that a disc is not for audio the unit. use. Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen. •Some CD-Rs (depending on the equipment used for its reco
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Attaching the front panel Detaching the front panel Place hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the You can detach the front panel of this unit to left side in. protect the unit from being stolen. Press (SOURCE) (or insert a CD) to operate the unit. Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the A caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. If you connect an optional amplifier and do not B use the built
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CD Player Setting the clock CD/MD Unit (optional) The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 In addition to playing a CD with this unit, you can also control external CD/MD units. 1 Press (MENU), then press either side of (DISC/PRESET) repeatedly until “CLOCK” Note appears. If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc. 1 Press (ENTER). Playing a disc The hour indi
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(With optional unit) Playing tracks repeatedly 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select — Repeat Play “CD” or “MD.” The disc in the main unit will repeat a track or 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the the entire disc when it reaches the end. For desired unit appears. repeat play, you can select: Playback starts. •REP-1 — to repeat a track. •REP-2* — to repeat a disc. To Press * Available only when one or more optional CD/ MD units are connected. Skip discs (DISC/PRESET) (+/–) – Disc selection Durin
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Tips • Simply overwrite or enter “_” to correct or erase Labelling a CD — Disc Memo a name. • There is another way to start labelling a CD: Press (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM FILE (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps function) 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation by pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5. You can label each disc with a custom name • You can label CDs on a unit without the CUSTOM (Disc Memo). You can enter up to 8 characters FILE function if that un
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7 Press (MENU) twice. The unit returns to normal CD play mode. Selecting specific tracks Notes for playback • When the Disc Memo for a CD TEXT disc is — Bank (For a CD unit with the CUSTOM erased, the original CD TEXT information is FILE function) displayed. • If you cannot find the Disc Memo you want to If you label the disc, you can set the unit to erase, try selecting a different CD unit in step 2. skip or play the tracks of your choice. 1 Start playing the disc you want to label. Locating a
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Playing specific tracks only You can select: •BANK-ON — to play the tracks with the Radio ”PLAY” setting. •BANK-INV (Inverse) — to play the tracks with the ”SKIP” setting. The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2). 1 During playback, press (MENU), then Caution press either side of (DISC/PRESET) When tuning in stations while driving, use repeatedly until ”BANK-ON,” Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. ”BANK-INV,” or ”BANK-OFF” appears. 2 Press the (+) side of
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Receiving the stored Storing only the desired stations stations You can manually preset the desired stations 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the on any chosen number button. radio. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the radio. band. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the 3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on band. which the desired station is stored. Tip 3 Press either side of (SEEK) to tune in the Press either side of (DISC/PRESET) to receiv
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Tips • Simply overwrite or enter “_” to correct or erase Storing station names a name. • There is another way to start storing station — Station Memo names: Press (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. You can also complete You can assign a name to each radio station the operation by pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds and store it in memory. The name of the instead of step 5. station currently tuned in appears in the display. You can assign a name using up to 8 Displaying the stati
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DSPL MODE SOUND Locating a station by Other Functions name — List-up 1 During radio reception, press (LIST). You can also control the unit with a rotary The name assigned to the station currently commander (optional). tuned in flashes. Using the rotary commander First, attach the appropriate label depending 2 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET) on how you want to mount the rotary repeatedly until you find the desired commander. station. The rotary commander works by pressing If no name is assigne
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1 * Only if the corresponding optional equipment is Changing the operative direction connected. 2 The operative direction of controls is factory- * If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on set as shown below. the ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for 2 seconds to turn off the clock indication To increase after turning off the ignition. By rotating the control To decrease If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you SEEK/AMS control
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Adjusting the sound Changing the sound and characteristics display settings — Menu You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and The following items can be set: fader. SET (Set Up) The bass and treble levels can be stored independently for each source. •CLOCK (page 9) •BEEP — to turn the beeps on or off. •RM (Rotary Commander) — to change the 1 Select the item you want to adjust by operative direction of the controls of the pressing (SOUND) repeatedly. rotary commander. Each time you press (SOUN
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1 Press (MENU). To set A.SCRL, press (MENU) during CD/ Selecting the sound MD Playback. position 2 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET) — My Best sound Position (MBP) repeatedly until the desired item appears. When you drive without passengers, you can enjoy the most comfortable sound environment with “My Best sound Position.” 3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK) to select the “My Best sound Position” has two presets, desired setting (Example: ON or OFF). which adjust the sound level of balance and fade
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Adjusting the equalizer curve Setting the equalizer 1 Press (MENU). You can select an equalizer curve for seven music types (VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW 2 Press either side of (DISC/PRESET) AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM, and XPLOD). repeatedly until “EQ7 TUNE” appears, You can store and adjust the equalizer settings then press (ENTER). for frequency and level. 3 Press either side of (SEEK) to select the Selecting the equalizer curve desired equalizer curve, then press (ENTER). 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source
