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Sony CDX-C90 Operating Instructions Manual

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FM/AM
Compact Disc
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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-C90 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
CDX-C90
© 1998 by Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1 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-C90 Serial No.

  • Page 2: Resetting The Unit

    Warning Welcome ! This equipment has been tested and found to Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact comply with the limits for a Class B digital Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Initial settings ............4 Setting the clock ........... 6 Using the main panel controls ..8 Basic operations ......10 Using the rotary remote ....12 Using the wireless remote ..... 14 Menu display/Lists ........... 16 CD/MD Selecting a surround menu ......

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting started Initial settings Do the following initial settings before you MENU operate the unit for the first time, after replacing the car battery, or after resetting the unit. Be sure to make these settings, otherwise the front panel is disabled and you will be unable to insert Cursor a CD.
  • Page 5 Press ENTER. The AM step indication appears. Press ? or / to select “10k” or “9k.” Select “10k” if you’re using your system in North or South America, the Hawaiian Islands, or Guam; select “9k” for all other countries. AM step Press ENTER.

  • Page 6: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Set the clock with the wireless remote. MENU Turn the unit on before setting the clock. The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Cursor ENTER Note Press MENU. If the ACC position is set to “no”, turn the The menu display appears.
  • Page 7 After setting the time, press MENU. You can press ENTER or BACK instead of The time is stored and the menu display reappears. MENU to set a value. To display the current time during operation The current time can be set to appear in the upper-left corner of the display (except when a menu is displayed).

  • Page 8: Using The Main Panel Controls

    Using the main panel controls You can use the main panel controls for all operations except menu operations. OPEN button Display window Sensor for the wireless remote MODE SOUND LIST DSPL OPEN SOURCE RELEASE RELEASE button OFF button (see page 59) When the front panel is open Reset button (see page 2) CD slot...
  • Page 9 1 SOURCE (source select) button 6 DSPL (display mode change) button Each time you press the button, the When playing a CD or MD, press to source switches as follows: display the disc title or track title. When the current disc or track has no ”Tuner ”...

  • Page 10: Basic Operations

    (Automatic music sensor (AMS)) Note To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the Push the SEEK/AMS control up or optional Sony compact disc single adapter down momentarily. (CSA-8). To locate a succeeding track ∗ Do not put any foreign objects between To locate a preceding track the front panel and the unit.

  • Page 11: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio 2 Selects FM1, FM2, or AM. 1 Selects tuner. Switches the display indication. Turns the power off. Adjusts the volume level. 3 Selects the desired station. To receive a station automatically (Automatic tuning) You can select the buttons only Push the SEEK/AMS control up or when a memorized station is down momentarily.

  • Page 12: Using The Rotary Remote

    Using the rotary remote You can use the rotary remote for all operations except menu operations. Basic operations By pressing buttons SOURCE button Each time you press SOURCE, the source changes as follows: TUNER n CD n MD* * When an MD unit is connected. MODE button Pressing MODE changes the operation as follows: •...

  • Page 13: Other Operations

    VOL control Rotate the control to: Adjust the volume level. By pushing in and rotating the control DISC/PRESET control Push in and rotate the control to: • Receive the stations memorized on the number buttons when FM1, FM2 or AM is selected. •...

  • Page 14: Using The Wireless Remote

    Using the wireless remote Use the wireless remote to make the various menu settings. For your safety, unit operations with the wireless remote should be done by a passenger. If you (the driver) want to use the wireless remote, park your car in a safe location first before performing any operations.
  • Page 15 Cursor buttons LIST button While the menu display When CD or MD is selected, appears, press to move the press to display the disc name cursor within a menu display. list. While the list appears in When CD or MD is selected, the display, press again to press >...

  • Page 16: Menu Display/Lists

    Menu display/Lists MENU The following menu and lists appear in the display Cursor when you press MENU or LIST. LIST ENTER Menu display (appears when you press MENU ) S e t u p C l o c k T i m e S e t P .

  • Page 17: Cd/Md

    Press MODE repeatedly to select the desired CD or MD unit. When optional CD units are connected CD1(CDX-C90) n CD2(optional CD unit 1) n CD3(optional CD unit 2) When optional MD units are connected To increase MD1(optional MD unit 1) n MD2(optional MD unit 2) Rotate VOL to adjust the volume level.

  • Page 18: To Select The Disc To Be Played

    To select the disc to be played Push in and rotate DISC/PRESET. To the next disc The unit changes to the next or previous disc. If you keep the control rotated, the discs will continue to change. Push in and release the control to display the disc name list.

  • Page 19: Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

    Playing tracks repeatedly (Repeat play) DSPL The repeat play function allows you to play back a track, a disc, or all the discs in this unit or any DSPL OPEN connected CD/MD unit repeatedly. While playing a CD or an MD, press and hold DSPL for two seconds.

  • Page 20: Playing Tracks In Random Order (Shuffle Play)

    Playing tracks in random order (Shuffle Play) DSPL Shuffle Play plays back all tracks on the current disc or all discs in this unit or any connected DSPL OPEN CD/MD unit in random order. SHUF While playing a CD or an MD, press and hold DSPL for two seconds.

  • Page 21: Creating A Program (Cd/Md Program Memory)

    Creating a program (CD/MD program memory) SOURCE You can play tracks from this unit or any MENU optional CD/MD unit in any order you BACK want by creating and storing programs in MODE the unit’s memory. Two programs with up LIST to 12 tracks each can be stored.
  • Page 22 Note Press > or . to select the program number, Once all 12 slots have been filled, “MEMORY “P1” or “P2,” then press ENTER. FULL” appears, and The current track in that slot number and all you cannot insert more succeeding tracks shift down.
  • Page 23 Playing the stored program While playing a CD or an MD, press MENU. Select “P.Mode” and press / to move to the sub menu, then select “PGM” by pressing > or .. Notes Press / then > or . to select the mode, then •...
  • Page 24 Erasing tracks in a program While playing a CD or an MD, press MENU. Select “P. Mode” and press / to move to the sub menu, then select “PGM” by pressing > or .. Press / then > or . to select “edit,” then press ENTER.

  • Page 25: Labeling A Cd - Disc Memo (Cd Unit With The Custom File Function)

    Labeling a CD – Disc Memo (CD unit with the custom file function) MENU You can record a title of up to 8 characters for Cursor each disc. The disc title appears in the display whenever you insert the disc and play it. Up to 110 disc titles can be stored in memory.

  • Page 26: Erasing A Disc Title

    Erasing a disc title While playing a CD or an MD, press MENU. Select “Name” and press / to move to the sub menu, then select “Disc Memo” by pressing > or .. S e t u p P . M o d e D i s p l a y D i s c M e m o w r i t e...

  • Page 27: Selecting Specific Tracks For Playback (Bank)

    Selecting specific tracks for playback (Bank) If you have labeled the disc (see page 25), the MENU Bank function allows you to skip certain tracks BACK and play only the tracks you want. Cursor ENTER Tips To set tracks to “Play” or “Skip” •...
  • Page 28 Playing specific tracks only Note While playing a CD or an MD, press MENU. You cannot use the Bank function for discs that have not been labeled using the Disc Select “P.Mode” and press / to move to the Memo function. Be sub menu, then select “Bank”...

  • Page 29: Locating A Disc By Name

    Locating a disc by name Use this function to locate a disc by its name. Cursor (To add titles to discs, see page 25). LIST ENTER Tips • To cancel the While playing a CD or an MD, press LIST. selection, press LIST The Disc name list appears.

  • Page 30: Viewing Cd Text Information

    Viewing CD TEXT information MENU You can view text information contained on a CD Cursor TEXT disc during playback. DSPL ENTER Tips Selecting the disc name display • In step 2, to move the When playing CD TEXT discs that have been labeled using cursor back to the the Disc Memo function (see page 25), you can specify that previous column...
  • Page 31 Scrolling titles automatically When playing CD TEXT discs or MDs (using an optional MD unit,) the track or disc/artist name appears automatically whenever a new disc or track is played. Follow the procedure below to specify the automatic scrolling of titles of more than 10 characters. While playing a CD or an MD, press MENU.

  • Page 32: Customizing The Cd Sound (Digital Filter Function)

    Customizing the CD sound (Digital filter function) DSPL This unit has a variable coefficient (VC) digital filter. By selecting the type of filter you want, you DSPL OPEN can adjust the sound characteristics which best compliment your speaker, source, unit, etc. Notes While playing a CD, press and hold DSPL for •...

  • Page 33: Radio

    Radio Listening to radio You can store your favorite radio stations in the unit’s memory for instant tuning at a later time (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 34). Press SOURCE repeatedly to select tuner. Press MODE repeatedly to select FM1, FM2, or Source indication Preset station number Function menu...

  • Page 34: Presetting Radio Stations

    Presetting radio stations SOURCE There are two ways to preset radio stations: MENU • Selecting the station frequency (Manual preset memory) • Selecting stations with the strongest MODE signals (BTM*) Cursor * Best Tuning Memory ENTER Specifying the station frequency Tips •...
  • Page 35 Press /, then > or . to select “manual,” then If the SEEK/AMS mode is set to “Item ENTER. sel,” you can select the desired station with S t a t i o n 1 0 6 . 3 9 6 . 6 SEEK/AMS when the F M 1 9 9 .
  • Page 36 Selecting stations with the strongest If the Select mode the in signals (BTM) Func. menu is set to “Source,” the function menu is automatically DSPL appears on the right side of the display, DSPL OPEN depending on the source you select. (see B T M page 48) M O N O...

  • Page 37: Specifying Monaural/Stereo Mode

    Specifying monaural/ Stereo mode DSPL DSPL OPEN If the FM stereo reception is poor, you can select B T M “Mono” to improve the sound. MONO M O N O L C L While listening to an FM broadcast, press and hold DSPL for two seconds.

  • Page 38: Receiving Only The Strongest Signals (Local On/Off)

    Receiving only the strongest signals (Local on/off) DSPL The Automatic Tuning function may stop DSPL OPEN frequently when there are many radio stations in B T M the area. If this happens, you can reduce the M O N O sensitivity of the tuner so that only the strongest L C L signals are tuned in.
  • Page 39 If interference occurs during FM reception While listening to an FM broadcast, press MENU. Select “R.Mode” and press / to move to the sub menu, then select “IF” by pressing > or .. S e t u p R . M o d e P r e s e t W i d e D i s p l a y...

  • Page 40: Labeling Radio Stations (Station Memo)

    Labeling radio stations (Station Memo) You can add a title of up to 8 characters to MENU each station. The station name appears in the display whenever the station is BACK selected. Up to 44 station names can be stored in memory. LIST Cursor ENTER...
  • Page 41 Erasing a station name While listening to an FM or AM broadcast, press MENU. Select “Name,” press / to move to the sub menu, then select “Station Memo” by pressing > or .. S e t u p R . M o d e D i s p l a y N a m e S t a t i o n M e m o...

  • Page 42: Selecting A Station By Name

    Selecting a station by name You can use this function to select a station by the Cursor name that has been stored in memory for it. LIST ENTER Tips • To cancel the While listening to an FM or AM broadcast, selection, press LIST.

  • Page 43: Other Functions

    Other functions Adjusting the sound characteristics VOL + / - You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. The bass and treble levels can be stored respectively for each source. SOUND Press SOUND repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press SOUND, the item changes as follows: ”...

  • Page 44: Setting The Set Up Menu

    Setting the set up menu Use the Set up menu to perform additional settings, MENU including Clock, Beep, Rotary remote, SEEK/AMS, Digital out, VC (Variable Coefficient) filter, and Direct Volume. Cursor ENTER Tips Press MENU and select “Set up.” • In step 2, to move the cursor back to the previous column S e t u p...
  • Page 45 Sub Menu Explanation and settings Clock Select “on” to display the current time in the upper-left corner of the display at all times. If you select “off,” the time is displayed only when the system is turned off. Select “Time Set” to set the clock (see page 6).

  • Page 46: Setting The Display Menu

    Setting the display menu Use the Display menu to perform additional settings MENU including Illumination, Dimmer, Panel angle, Font Style, Contrast, EL (Electric Luminosity), and Display. Cursor ENTER Tips • In step 2, to move the Press MENU and select “Display.” cursor back to the previous column S e t u p...
  • Page 47 Sub menu Explanation and setting ILL (Illumination) Select “Amber” or “Green” for the button colors of the front panel. Dimmer Select “Auto” to dim the brightness of the display whenever you turn the lights on. Panel angle Select either “10,” or “20” degrees to automatically set the front panel angle.

  • Page 48: Setting The Function Menu

    Setting the function menu Use the function menu to assign the specific MENU function mode to each function button. Cursor ENTER Tips Press MENU and select “Func.” • In step 2, to move the cursor back to the previous column (one at a time), press Press / to move to the sub menu, then select “Select.”...

  • Page 49: Dsp

    Selecting a surround menu The optional XDP-U50D lets you add some effects Cursor to the sound field of the currently selected source. VOL + / - The followings are the operating instructions for the XDP-U50D. When the XDP-210EQ is connected to the unit, refer to the instructions manual supplied to the XDP-210EQ.
  • Page 50 Surround menu Effect of sound field HALL Concert hall JAZZ Jazz club DISCO Disco with thick walls THEATER Movie theater PARK Big open space LIVE Live concert OPERA Opera house CHURCH Church/chapel with a lot of reverberation STADIUM Open-air concert in a stadium CELLAR Cellar with a lot of reverberation -DEFEAT-...

  • Page 51: Storing A Surround Effect For Cds (Dsp Custom File)

    Storing a surround effect for CDs (DSP custom file) Once you have registered the desired surround menu for the discs, you can enjoy the same VOL + / - surround menu every time you play that disc. (Only when you have labeled the disc using the LIST Custom file function.
  • Page 52 Note Playing a disc with a stored surround You can use this effect function for discs that have been assigned a custom name. While playing a CD, press and hold LIST for two seconds. The Disc Memo Write indication appears. D i s c M e m o W r i t e SONYPOPS E N T...

  • Page 53: Selecting The Listening Position

    Selecting the listening position You can set a delayed time for the sound to reach Cursor the listeners from the speakers. In this way, the VOL + / - unit can simulate a natural sound field so that you feel as if you are in the center of the sound field wherever you sit in the car.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Listening Position

    Adjusting the listening position You cannot adjust the effect level of Follow steps 1 through 3 of “Selecting the “-DEFEAT-.” listening position” (see page 53). Adjust the center of the sound field. 1 Press /. 2 Press VOL + or – to adjust the center to the left or right.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Cut-Off Frequency Of The Subwoofer(S)

    Adjusting the cut-off Cursor frequency of the VOL + / - subwoofer(s) SOUND Press and hold SOUND for two seconds. The DSP Sound Tuning Mode appears. Tips Press SOUND repeatedly to select “SUB.” • Each time you press SOUND, the tuning item changes as D S P S o u n d T u n i n g M o d e C D 1...
  • Page 56 Adjusting the volume of the subwoofer(s) Follow the steps 1 through 2 of “Adjusting the cut-off frequency of the subwoofer(s)” (see page 55). Note Press /, then VOL + or – to adjust the level. When you adjust the volume all the way down, “SUB W ATT”...

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Turn-Over Frequency Of The Bass And Treble

    Adjusting the turn-over frequency of the bass and treble You can adjust the bass and treble turn-over Cursor frequencies to best fit the acoustic characteristics inside your car. VOL + / - Turn-over frequency Frequency (Hz) SOUND Press and hold SOUND and hold for two seconds.

  • Page 58: Adjusting The Volume Of The Bass And Treble

    Adjusting the volume of the bass and treble Press and hold SOUND for two seconds. The DSP Sound Tuning Mode appears. Press SOUND repeatedly to select “BAS” or “TRE.” Press /, then VOL + or – to adjust the level. D S P S o u n d T u n i n g M o d e C D 1 0 .

  • Page 59: Additional Information

    Additional information Detaching the front panel Caution alarm If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF You can detach the front panel of this unit to position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds protect the unit from being stolen.

  • Page 60: Precautions

    If you have any questions or problems optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from concerning your unit that are not covered in the center out. this manual, please consult your nearest Sony Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, dealer. commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.

  • Page 61: Wireless Remote

    About the LCD display on the Notes on battery use display section To avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion: When the temperature is extremely high or — Make sure the polarity of the batteries low, the display may become dim and hard to match the + and –...

  • Page 62: Dismounting The Unit

    If the fuse front cover free. blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Fuse (10 A) Repeat step 1 on the left side. The front cover is removed.

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Specifications CD player section General System Compact disc digital Outputs Digital output audio system Line outputs (3) Signal-to-noise ratio 109 dB Power antenna relay Frequency response 5 – 20,000 Hz (±1 dB) control lead Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Power amplifier control Laser Diode Properties lead...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. General Problem Cause/Solution No sound •Cancel the ATT function. •Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker systems.
  • Page 65 Radio reception Problem Cause/Solution Preset tuning is not possible. •Memorize the correct frequency. •The broadcast signal is too weak. Automatic tuning is not The broadcast signal is too weak. possible. n Use manual tuning. The “ST” indication flashes. •Tune in the frequency accurately. •The broadcast signal is too weak.
  • Page 66 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 of the disc causing the error appears in the display. If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional information...
  • Page 68 *I-3-862-328-14* Sony corporation Printed in Japan...

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