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Sony CDX-C580 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. CDX-C580 Serial No.
Model No. CDX-C480 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
CDX-C580
CDX-C480
1998 by Sony Corporation
3-861-717-31 (1)
EN

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CDX-C580 Serial No.
  • Page 2 The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using either an optional rotary commander or an optional wireless remote.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MD changer) ... 17 Selecting specific tracks for playback — Bank (CD changer with custom file function) ... 18 TV/Video (for CDX-C580 only) Watching the TV ... 19 Watching a video ... 19 Memorizing TV channels automatically ... 19 Memorizing only the desired TV channels ...

  • Page 4: Location Of Controls

    !§ During radio reception: Number buttons 9 During CD/MD playback: Direct disc selection buttons 15 During TV reception (CDX-C580 only): Number buttons 19 !¶ D-BASS dial (CDX-C480 only) 14 The illustration of the front panel in this manual is of the CDX-C480.
  • Page 5 Optional wireless remote (RM-X47) The buttons of the wireless remote operate control the same functions as those on this unit. 1 OFF button 2 SEEK/AMS button 3 (–) (+) buttons 4 ATT button 5 SOUND/SEL button 6 DSPL button When the POWER SELECT switch is set to the B position, the unit cannot be operated with the wireless remote unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed or a CD is inserted to activate the unit first.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit. Press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen. Reset button Notes •...

  • Page 7: Setting The Clock

    “CD” appears. Elapsed playing time TRACK Track number Note To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8). Press Stop playback 6 or (OFF) Eject the CD Changing the displayed items...

  • Page 8: Playing A Cd In Various Modes

    Locating a specific track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down momentarily. To locate succeeding tracks To locate preceding tracks Locating a specific point in a track — Manual Search During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold for about two seconds.

  • Page 9: Radio

    Radio Memorizing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 10 stations on each band (FM1, FM2 and AM). Caution When tuning in a station while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

  • Page 10: Storing The Station Names

    If you cannot tune in a preset station Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down momentarily to search for the station (Automatic Tuning). Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down repeatedly until the desired station is received.

  • Page 11: Locating A Station By Name

    Displaying the station name Press (DSPL) during radio reception. Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: Station name* Frequency Clock MOTION DISPLAY* If the station name of a station is not stored, “NO NAME” appears in the display for one second.

  • Page 12: Other Functions

    Other Functions You can connect an optional rotary commander (RM-X4S) with this unit. Using the rotary commander The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. You can control the optional CD or MD changer with the rotary commander. By pressing the button (the SOURCE and MODE buttons) (SOURCE)

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Sound Characteristics

    Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory- set as in the illustration below. To increase To decrease If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column, you can reverse the controls operative direction. Press (SOUND) two seconds while pushing the VOL control.

  • Page 14: With Optional Equipment

    Boosting bass sound — D-bass (for CDX-C480 only) You can enjoy clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low frequency signal with a sharper curve than conventional bass boost. You can hear the bass line more clearly even if the vocal sound is the same volume.

  • Page 15: Scanning The Tracks

    Automatically scrolling a disc name — Auto Scroll If the disc name or track name on an MD exceeds 8 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, automatically scrolls on the display as follows: • The disc name appears when the disc has changed (if the disc name is selected).

  • Page 16: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play You can select: • REP-1 to repeat a track. • REP-2 to repeat a disc. During playback, press (SHIFT). Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. z REP-1 z REP-2 Repeat Play starts. Press (SHIFT).

  • Page 17: Locating A Disc By Name

    Displaying the disc memo Press (DSPL) during CD playback. DISC Each time you press (DSPL) during CD playback, the item changes as follows: Elapsed playback time Disc Name Clock MOTION DISPLAY* * All the items above are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

  • Page 18: Selecting Specific Tracks For Playback

    Selecting specific tracks for playback — Bank (CD changer with custom file function) If you label the disc, you can set the unit to skip tracks and play only the tracks you want. Start playing the disc and press (SHIFT). Then press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

  • Page 19: Tv/Video (For Cdx-C580 Only)

    With Optional Equipment TV/Video You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV monitor with this unit (For CDX-C580 only). Watching the TV Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV” appears. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to select the desired TV band.

  • Page 20: Storing The Tv Channel Names

    Storing the TV channel names Follow the steps in “Storing the station names” (page 10). Displaying the TV or radio station names Press (LIST) momentarily during TV or radio reception. Example: When receiving the FM1 band WR K I S 0 1 .

  • Page 21: Watching The Tv Or Video While Listening To A Cd Or Md - Simultaneous Play

    If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on handling CDs A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts while playing.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    In this case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs Use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from being damaged. Maintenance...

  • Page 23: Dismounting The Unit

    Dismounting the unit µ µ µ Pull the unit out while the release key is inserted. µ Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver, and lever the front cover free. Attaching the label to the rotary commander You can control this unit with the optional rotary commander (RM-X4S).

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Optional equipment CD changer CDX-705 (10 discs), CDX-T65 (6 discs), CDX-T62 (6 discs) MD changer MDX-60, MDX-61 Source selector XA-C30 TV tuner XT-40V, etc (CDX-C580 only) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 185 mm in.) 162 mm in.)

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. General Problem No sound. The contents of the memory have been erased. Indications do not appear in the display.
  • Page 26 When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD does not appear in the display. The disc number causing the error appears in the display. If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Solution Insert the disc magazine with discs into the CD/MD changer.
  • Page 28 Sony Corporation Printed in Korea...

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