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Sony CDX-M610 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony CDX-M610 Operating Instructions Manual

Fm/mw/lw compact disc player
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FM/MW/LW
Compact Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
CDX-M610
 2001 Sony Corporation
3-231-360-11 (1)
GB

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  • Page 1 3-231-360-11 (1) FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. CDX-M610  2001 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Welcome ! Precautions Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety CLASS of features using the following controller accessories: LASER PRODUCT Supplied accessory Card remote commander This label is located on the bottom of the RM-X96 chassis.
  • Page 3 Notes on discs Notes on discs (CDs) If you use the discs explained below, the sticky residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and A dirty or defective disc may cause sound may cause malfunction or ruin your discs. dropouts while playing.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Location of controls ..........5 DAB (With optional equipment) Overview of DAB ..........23 Getting Started Basic operations of DAB ........24 Resetting the unit ..........8 Presetting DAB services automatically — BTM ............25 Security release settings ........8 Presetting DAB services manually Turning the unit on/off ........
  • Page 5: Location Of Controls

    Location of controls Card remote OPEN/CLOSE D-BASS commander MENU DISC LIST SEEK SEEK SOURCE SOUND DISC ENTER DSPL AF/TA MODE Refer to the pages listed for details. 1 OFF button 8, 10 qa M/m (PRST/DISC +/–) buttons 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 2 MENU button 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 31, 32...
  • Page 6 Location of controls Security side Operation side DISC SOURCE D-BASS SHUF DISC CLOSE CDX-M610...
  • Page 7 The corresponding buttons of the unit Warning when installing in a car control the same functions as those on the without ACC (accessory) position on card remote commander. the ignition key switch Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for two seconds to turn off the clock display after 17 Reset button 8 turning off the engine.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Notes • When you leave the car, take the card remote control with you. • If you forget the security code, consult your Sony Service Center. Be sure to bring the card remote control with you.
  • Page 9: How To Use The Menu

    3 Press ,. How to use the menu This unit is operated by selecting items from a menu. To select, first enter the menu mode and choose M/m (up/down), or choose </, (left/right). The minute indication flashes. 4 Press M or m to set the minute. M: to select upwards DISC SEEK...
  • Page 10: Cd Player Cd/Md Unit (Optional)

    CD Player When the last track on the CD is over CD/MD Unit (optional) The track number indication returns to “1,” and playback restarts from the first track of the In addition to playing a CD with this unit alone, you can also control external CD/MD Press units.
  • Page 11 After you select the desired item, the display Locating a specific track will automatically change to the Motion — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) Display mode after a few seconds. In the Motion Display mode, all the items are During playback, press < or , scrolled in the display one by one in order.
  • Page 12: Playing Tracks Repeatedly

    Playing tracks repeatedly Playing tracks in random order — Repeat Play — Shuffle Play The CD in the main unit will automatically You can select: repeat itself when it reaches the end. For repeat •Shuf 1 — to play the tracks on the current play, you can select: disc in random order.
  • Page 13: Labelling A Cd

    Tips Labelling a CD • To erase or correct a name, enter “ ” for each — Disc Memo character. • There is another way to start labelling a CD. Press (For a CD unit with the custom file function) (LIST) for two seconds instead of steps 2 and 3.
  • Page 14: Locating A Disc By Name

    Erasing the disc memo Locating a disc by name Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select — List-up (For a CD unit with the custom “CD.” file function or an MD unit) Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD You can use this function for discs that have unit with the custom file function.
  • Page 15: Selecting Specific Tracks For Playback

    Playing specific tracks only Selecting specific tracks You can select: • “Bank on” — to play the tracks with the for playback “Play” setting. — Bank • “Bank inv” (Inverse) — to play the tracks with the “Skip” setting. (For a CD unit with the custom file function) If you label the disc, you can set the unit to During playback, press (MENU), then skip or play the tracks of your choice.
  • Page 16: Radio

    Memorising only the Radio desired stations You can preset up to 18 FM stations (six each for FM1, FM2, and FM3), up to 6 MW stations, Memorising stations and up to 6 LW stations in the order of your choice. automatically Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the —...
  • Page 17: Receiving The Memorised Stations

    If FM stereo reception is poor Receiving the memorised — Monaural Mode stations During radio reception, press (MENU), then press M or m repeatedly until “Mono” appears. Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Press , until “Mono on“ appears. The sound improves, but becomes Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the monaural (“ST”...
  • Page 18: Rds

    The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 31.) Overview of the RDS Retuning the same programme automatically function — Alternative Frequencies (AF) Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows FM stations to send The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function additional digital information along with the automatically selects and retunes the station...
  • Page 19 Changing the display item Listening to a regional programme Each time you press (AF/TA), the item changes The “REG on” (regional on) function lets you as follows: stay tuned to a regional programme without being switched to another regional station. B AF on B TA on B AF TA on*...
  • Page 20: Listening To Traffic Announcements

    Presetting the volume of traffic Listening to traffic announcements You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements announcements beforehand so you won’t miss the announcement. When a traffic The Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic announcement starts, the volume will be Programme (TP) data let you automatically automatically adjusted to the preset level.
  • Page 21: Presetting The Rds Stations With The Af And Ta Data

    Presetting different settings for Presetting the RDS each preset station stations with the AF and Select an FM band, and tune in the desired station (page 16). TA data Press (AF/TA) repeatedly to select either When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores “AF on,”...
  • Page 22: Locating A Station By Programme Type

    Press (DSPL/PTY) during FM reception Locating a station by until “PTY” appears. programme type You can locate the station you want by selecting one of the programme types shown below. The current programme type name appears Programme types Display if the station is transmitting the PTY data. “- - - - -”...
  • Page 23: Setting The Clock Automatically

    With optional equipment Setting the clock automatically The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically. Overview of DAB During radio reception, press (MENU), DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new then press M or m repeatedly until “CT” appears.
  • Page 24: Basic Operations Of Dab

    Receiving the memorised services Basic operations of DAB Following procedure is available after presetting the service. For details on presetting Searching for the Ensemble and the services, refer to “Presetting DAB services automatically,” (page 25) and “Presetting DAB Service services manually” (page 25). —...
  • Page 25: Presetting Dab Services Automatically

    Presetting DAB services Presetting DAB services automatically manually — BTM — Manual Preset Memory The BTM (Best Tuning Memory) function picks You can also preset DAB services manually or out DAB ensembles and automatically assigns delete a service which is already preset. Note the services within the ensembles to preset that up to 40 services (preset either by the BTM service numbers.
  • Page 26: Listening To A Dab Programme

    Replacing the services in preset To check the name of the current component, memories ensemble or service, press (LIST) repeatedly until Press M or m to select “Over Wrt” in step 4, the respective list appears in the display. The name then press (ENTER).
  • Page 27: Settings On The Audio Reception

    Locating a DAB service by Settings on the audio programme type (PTY) reception You can use the PTY (Programme type DAB can contain multi-channel audio. You can select main or sub-channel for reception. Also, selection) function to tune in the programme if you turn on the DRC (Dynamic Range you want.
  • Page 28: Other Functions

    Using the rotary Other Functions commander The rotary commander works by pressing You can also control the unit with a rotary buttons and/or rotating controls. commander (optional). You can also control an optional CD/MD unit with the rotary commander. Labelling the rotary By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons) commander...
  • Page 29 By rotating the control Other operations (the SEEK/AMS control) Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume. Press (ATT) to attenuate the sound. Press (OFF) to turn off the unit. Press (SOUND) to Rotate the control momentarily and adjust sound menu. release it to: •Locate a specific track on a disc.
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Sound Characteristics

    Changing the operative direction Adjusting the sound The operative direction of controls is factory- set as shown below. characteristics To increase You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. You can store the bass and treble levels independently for each source. Select the item you want to adjust by To decrease pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
  • Page 31: Changing The Sound And Display Settings

    Press (MENU). Changing the sound and display settings Press M or m repeatedly until the desired item appears. Each time you press m, the item changes as The following items can be set: follows: Set (setting) Example • Clock (page 9) Clock t CT t Beep t RM t English/ Spanish/Portuguese/Swedish t D.Info t SA •...
  • Page 32: Boosting The Bass Sound

    Boosting the bass sound Selecting the spectrum analyser — D-bass You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass The sound signal level is displayed on a sound. spectrum analyser. You can select a display The D-bass function boosts the low and high pattern from 1 to 6, or the automatic display frequency signal with a sharper curve than mode.
  • Page 33: Adjusting The Sound And Frequency Of The Equalizer Preamplifier

    If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Fuse (10 A) Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.
  • Page 34: Dismounting The Unit

    Replacing the lithium battery Dismounting the unit When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. With the front panel open Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Press (OPEN) of the unit, then press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver, and gently pry the front cover free.
  • Page 35 If the front panel does not open because of a blown fuse Press the clip inside the front cover with a release key (supplied), and pry the front cover free. Release key (supplied) Repeat step 1 on the left side. The front cover is removed.
  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications CD player section General Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB Outputs Audio outputs* Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz Power aerial relay control Wow and flutter Below measurable limit lead Power amplifier control lead Tuner section Inputs Telephone ATT control lead Illumination control lead Tone controls Bass ±9 dB at 100 Hz...
  • Page 37: 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 centre position for two-speaker system.
  • Page 38 Radio reception Problem Cause/Solution Preset tuning is not possible. •Store the correct frequency in the memory. •The broadcast signal is too weak. The stations cannot be received. Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power The sound is hampered by supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s aerial noises.
  • Page 39 When an error occurs during playback of an CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD 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.
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