WX-C55 Changer Control Audio Master
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1. 11 12 Using the rotary commander The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and or rotating controls You can control an optional CD MD unit by the rotary commander By pressing buttons the SOURCE and the MODE buttons Every time you press SOURCE the source changes as follows gt TUNER gt CD gt MD gt TAPE Pressing changes the operation in the following ways Tuner FM 1 FM2 AM1 AM2 CD unit CD1 CD2 MD unit MD1 MD2 e Tape tape transport direction Tip You can turn on this unit by pressing on the rotary commander By rotating the control the SEEK AMS control Rotate the control momentarily and release it to e Locate the beginnings of tracks on the tape Rotate and hold the control then release it to fast wind the tape e Locate a specific track on a disc Rotate and hold the control until you locate the specific point in a track then release it to start playback e Tune in stations automatically Rotate and hold the control to tune in a specific station By pushing in and rotating the control the PRESET DISC control AN o Push in and rotate the control to e Receive the stations memorized on the preset buttons e Change the disc Other operations Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume Press to attenuate the sound M t O Press to Press to select the volume and adjust the2. momentarily where the desired station is stored If you cannot tune in a preset station Press either side of momentarily to search for the station automatic tuning Scanning stops when the unit receives a station Press either side of repeatedly until the desired station is received Note If the automatic tuning stops too frequently press to light up LCL on the display local seek mode Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in Tips e If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to press and hold either side of until the desired frequency appears manual tuning e You can also select the preset stations by pressing PRESET DISC G or If FM stereo reception is poor Monaural Mode Press repeatedly until MONO appears The sound improves but becomes monaural ST disappears To return to the normal mode press again until MONO disappears Changing the display item Each time you press DSPL the items changes as follows Frequency gt Clock Other Functions The rotary commander labels You can control this unit with the optional rotary commander RM X4S Some labels are supplied with the rotary commander Attach labels to match the functions of the master unit according to the position of the rotary commander When you mount the rotary commander attach the label as in the illustration below SOUND MODE DSPL
3. Each time you press SOURCE the source changes as follows m gt CD gt TAPE _ gt TUNER 2 Press repeatedly to select the band Each time you press MODE the band changes as follows gt FM1 gt FM2 gt AM2 gt AM1 3 Press for two seconds The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons A beep sounds when the setting is stored Notes e The unit does not store stations with weak signals If only a few stations are received some number buttons will retain their former setting e When a number is indicated in the display the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed 10 Memorizing only the desired stations You can store up to 6 stations on each band in the order of your choice 1 Press repeatedly to select the tuner 2 Press repeatedly to select the band FM1 FM2 AM1 or AM 2 3 Press either side of to tune in the station you want to store on the number button 4 Press and hold the desired number button C to until PRESET appears The number button indication appears in the display Note If you try to store another station on the same number button the previously stored station will be erased Receiving the memorized stations 1 Press repeatedly to select the tuner 2 Press repeatedly to select the band FM1 FM2 AM1 or AM 2 3 Press the number button C to
4. Set the clock to 10 08 1 Press for two seconds r wood E JL J FO Siar Lo a HH The hour digit flashes Set the hour To go forward m To go backward r To L JL J ro Mera Le Hetty Press SOUND F wT E dk J r yet At LAL LO ir The minutes digits flash Set the minute To go forward SS To go backward r To L JL J ro riro At Lo aL er 2 Press SPL r To ta ake v4 Pr Woreric L JL CO A ty The clock starts Note If the POWER SELECT switch on the left side of the unit is set to the position turn the power on first by pressing SOURCE then set the clock CD Player Listening to a CD Simply insert the CD Playback starts automatically Labelled side up If a CD is already inserted press repeatedly until CD appears DISC rra eL LH L J Track number Elapsed playing time To Press Stop playback OFF Eject the CD cCD amp Note If you leave the disc in the insertion sot for more than 15 seconds after pressing CD amp the disc will reinsert automatically to protect the disc Changing the display item Each time you press DSPL the item changes as follows Track number Elapsed playing time Clock Locating a specific track Automatic Music Sensor AMS During playback press either side of momentarily SEEK AMS eaaa prpri To locate succeeding track
5. been pressed Store again into the memory No beep tone e An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built in amplifier e The beep tone is muted CD MD playback Problem A disc cannot be loaded Cause Solution e Another CD is already loaded e The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way MD Playback does not begin Defective MD or dusty CD A disc is automatically ejected The ambient temperature exceeds 50 C 122 F The operation buttons do not function Press the reset button The sound skips due to vibration The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20 e The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car Tape playback Problem Playback sound is distorted Cause Solution The tape head is contaminated Clean the head with a commercially available dry type cleaning cassette The AMS does not operate correctly e There is noise in the space between tracks e A blank space is too short less than four seconds BP on is pressed immediately before the following track o lea on is pressed immediately after the track starts e A long pause or a passage of low frequencies or very low sound level is treated as a blank space Radio reception Problem Cause Solution Preset tuning is not possible e Memorize the correct frequency e The broadcast signal is too weak Automatic tuning is not The b
6. dropouts while playing To enjoy optimum sound handle the disc as follows Handle the disc by its edge To keep the disc clean do not touch the surface o Do not stick paper or tape on the labelled surface Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or To maintain high quality sound heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in the temperature inside the car If you have drink holders near your audio equipment be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the car audio Sugary residues on this unit or cassette tapes may contaminate the playback heads reduce the sound quality or prevent sound reproduction altogether Cassette cleaning kits cannot remove sugar from the tape heads Before playing clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth Wipe each disc from the center out Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for analog discs Notes on Cassettes Cassette care e Do not touch the tape surface of a cassette as any dirt or dust will contaminate the heads e Keep cassettes away from equipment with built in magnets such as speakers and amplifiers as erasure or distortion on the recorded tape could occur Notes on moisture condensation On a rainy day or in a very damp area e Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight moisture may conde
7. playback To Press Stop playback OFF Eject the cassette TAPE 4 Fast winding the tape During playback press and hold either side of for two seconds SEEK AMS ESET a Rewind Fast forw ard To start playback during fast forwarding or rewinding press lt I gt Locating the beginning of a track Automatic Music Sensor AMS During playback press either side of momentarily SEEK AMS Kid lt lt PP Pri To locate To locate preceding tracks succeeding tracks Note The AMS function may not work when the blanks between tracks are shorter than four seconds there is noise between tracks there are long sections of low volume or quiet sections Changing the displayed items Each time you press during tape playback the display changes as follows m gt Tape playback gt Clock gt Frequency While the ATA function is activated Playing a tape in various modes You can play the tape in various modes e REPEAT Repeat Play repeats the current track D0 Dolby NR lets you select the Dolby NR B system e METAL plays CrO gt 2 or metal tape e ATA Automatic Tuner Activation turns on the tuner automatically while fast winding the tape e BL SKIP Blank Skip skips blanks longer than eight seconds Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY and the dou
8. sound characteristics Press to change the display items Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory set as in the illustration below To increase If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column you can reverse the control s operative direction To decrease Press for two seconds while pushing in the VOL control turn off the unit Adjusting the sound characteristics 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing repeatedly Each time you press SOUND the item changes as follows gt VOL gt BAS gt TRE volume bass treble FAD lt BAL 4 front rear left right 2 Adjust the selected item by rotating the jog roller Adjust within three seconds after selecting After three seconds the jog roller will again serve as the volume control 13 Changing the sound and beep tone Boosting the bass sound D Bass You can enjoy clear and powerful bass sounds 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 You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily es 3 0 y D BASS 2 x D BASS 1 Adjusting the bass curve Press repeatedly to select the desired bass curve Each time you press D BASS the bass curve changes as follows m gt D BASS
9. 1 gt D BASS 2 gt D BASS 3 No display Cancel lt __ As the D BASS number increases so does the effect To cancel the effect press repeatedly until D BASS disappears Note The bass sound may distort at same volume If the bass sound distorts select less effective bass curve Turning off the beep tone Press 6 while pressing SOUND To obtain the beep tone again press these buttons once more 14 Selecting the spectrum analyzer The sound signal level is displayed on a spectrum analyzer You can select from 8 display patterns During playback press to select a desired setting Each time you press SA the setting changes as follows gt SA 1 gt SA 2 gt SA 3 SA 4 SA 8 lt m 4 Patterns SA 1to SA 8 appear for 10 seconds each in sequence Adjusting the spectrum analyzer level You can select from three spectrum analyzer levels During playback press for two seconds Each time you press and hold for two seconds the displayed item changes as follows gt L 1 gt L 2 gt L 3 Factory pre setting Locating a specific point in a track With Optional Equipment L Manual Search CD M D unit During playback press and hold either side of SEEK AMS Release the button You can control two CD or MD units with this when you have found the desired point unit SEEK AMS lt lt gt gt gt To
10. SONY Changer Control Audio Master 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 WX C55 Serial No For installation and connections see the supplied installation connections manual oise DIGITAL AUDIO WX C55 1999 by Sony Corporation Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circ
11. ary commander s ccseeeeees 12 Adjusting the sound characteristics 13 Changing the sound and beep tone 4 14 Selecting the spectrum analyzer 0cc0 14 With Optional Equipment CD MD unit Playing a CD or MD o eessesseesteseesteeseesteeseennees 15 Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play oes 15 Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Playset 16 Additional Information PREGA UIA Scat ede ooo amen 16 Maintenance 18 Specifications 19 Troubleshooting guide Location of controls Refer to the pages for details El SENS BTM sensitivity adjust best tuning memory button 10 11 During tuner reception Preset number buttons 10 During tape CD MD playback REPEAT button 8 9 15 _ SHUF OO Shuffle Dolby button 8 9 16 CG METAL button 9 G ATA Automatic Tuner Activation button 9 BL SKIP Blank Skip button 9 SA Spectrum Analyzer button 14 E Display window D BASS button 14 D OFF button 7 8 CD 4 eject button 7 EJ PRESET DISC button During radio reception Preset station search 11 During CD MD playback Disc select 15 EJ POWER SELECT switch located on the left side of the unit See POWER SELECT Switch in the Installation Connections manual SOURCE source select button 7 8 10 15 MODE lt I gt band unit select tape transport direction change button 8 10 15 DSPL display mode change but
12. ble D symbol OO are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Playing a track repeatedly Repeat play Press 2 REPEAT during playback REP appears on the display and repeat play starts To return to the normal playback mode press REPEAT again Playing a tape recorded in the Dolby B NR system Press 3 SHUF DO during playback DO appears on the display To return to the normal playback mode press SHUF D0 again Playing a CrO2 or metal tape Press 4 METAL during playback MTL appears on the display To return to the normal playback mode press METAL again Switching to the radio while fast winding a tape Automatic Tuner Activation ATA Press ATA during playback ATA appears on the display To return to the normal playback mode press ATA again Skipping blanks during tape playback Blank skip Press 6 BL SKIP during playback BL SKIP appears on the display To return to the normal playback mode press BL SKIP again 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 6 stations on each band FM1 FM2 AM1 and AM2 Caution When tuning in stations while driving use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents 1 Press repeatedly to select the tuner
13. e unit Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 13 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 1 total harmonic distortion Other specifications CD player section 94 dB 5 20 000 Hz Below measurable limit Signal to noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter Laser Diode Properties Material GaAlAs Wavelength 780 nm Emission Duration Continuous Laser output power Less than 44 6 pW This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objecive lens surface on the Optional Pick up Block Cassette player section Tape track Wow and flutter 4 track 2 channel stereo 0 08 WRMS Frequency response 30 20 000 Hz Signal to noise ratio Cassette type Dolby BNR Dolby NR off TYPE IL IV 67 dB 58 dB TYPEI 64 dB 55 dB Tuner section FM 87 5 107 9 MHz External antenna connector Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz Usable sensitivity 9 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal to noise ratio 65 dB stereo 68 dB mono Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0 7 stereo 0 4 mono 35 dB at 1 kHz 30 15 000 Hz Separation Frequency response AM Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity 530 1 710 kHz External antenna connector 10 71 MHz 450 kHz 30 pV Power amplifier section Ou
14. g tracks 15 Playing tracks in random order shuffle Play You can select e SHUF 1 to play the tracks on the current disc in random order e SHUF 2 to play the tracks in the current changer in random order e SHUF All to play all the tracks in random order During playback press 3 SHUF D0 repeatedly until the desired setting appears m gt SHUF 1 SHUF 2 gt SHUF All No display Cancel lt H __ Shuffle Play starts Shuf All is only available when you connect one or more optional CD units or when you connect two or more optional MD units To return to the normal playback mode press 3 SHUF DQ repeatedly until SHUF desappears 16 Additional Information Precautions e If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car allow the unit to cool off before operating it e If no power is being supplied to the unit check the connections first If everything is in order check the fuse e If no sound comes from the speakers of two speaker systems set the fader control to the center position e If your car is equipped with a power aerial it will extend automatically while the unit is operating 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
15. nse on the lenses inside extremely cold temperatures or moisture the CD player Should this occur the unit will e Slack in the tape may cause the tape to be not operate properly In this case remove the caught in the machine Before you insert the disc and wait for about an hour until the tape use a pencil or similar object to turn the moisture evaporates reel and take up any slack e Distorted cassettes and loose labels can cause problems when inserting or ejecting tapes Remove or replace loose labels e The sound may become distorted while playing the cassette The cassette player head should be cleaned after each 50 hours of use 17 18 Cassettes longer than 90 minutes The use of cassettes longer than 90 minutes is not recommended except for long continuous play The tapes used for these cassettes are very thin and tend to be stretched easily Frequent playing and stopping of these tapes may cause them to be pulled into the cassette deck mechanism Maintenance Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse be sure to use one that matches the amperage described on the fuse If the fuse blows check the power connection and replace the fuse 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 th
16. roadcast signal is too weak possible Use manual tuning The stations cannot be Connect a power antenna control lead blue to the power received supply lead of a car s antenna booster The sound is hampered by When your car has built in FM AM antenna in the rear side noises glass only e Tune in the frequency accurately The ST indication flashes e The broadcast signal is too weak Press to enter Monaural mode page 11 Error displays when an optional CD MD unit is connected The following indications will flash for about five seconds and an alarm sound will be heard Display Cause Solution E 0 The disc magazine is not inserted in Insert the disc magazine with discs the CD MD unit into the CD MD unit F _ 0O g No disc is inserted in the disc Take out the magazine and insert a magazine disc The disc is dirty Clean the disc E 0 H The disc is inserted upside down Insert the disc correctly E o The ambient temperature is more than Wait until the temperature goes 50 C 122 F below 50 C 122 F If the above mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation consult your nearest Sony dealer 21 22 23 Sony Piine http www world sony com x 3 8 6 6 l 3 J l is 7 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
17. s To locate preceding tracks Locating a specific point in a track Manual Search During playback press and hold either side of SEEK AMS Release the button when you have found the desired point SEEK AMS eaaa prpri To search backward To search forward Note lf L LLL or 47 7474 7 appearsin the display that means you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further Playing a CD in various modes You can play CDs in various modes e REP Repeat Play repeats the current track e SHUF Shuffle Play plays all the tracks in random order Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play Press 2 REPEAT during playback REP 1 appears on the display and repeat play starts To return to the normal playback mode press REPEAT again Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play Press 3 SHUF DO during playback SHUF 1 appears on the display and shuffle play starts To return to the normal playback mode press SHUF D0 again Cassette Player Listening to a tape Insert a cassette Playback starts automatically If a cassette is already inserted press until TAPE appears Cc ci 7 Mia am 4 Ba The side facing up is played ie coc 7 mr cy j af L 4 The side facing down is played areal Tip To change the tape transport direction press lt I gt during tape
18. search backward To search forward Playing a CD or MD 1 Press repeatedly until CD or Se me appears Playing tracks repeatedly 2 Press repeatedly to select the Repeat Play desired CD MD changer You can select CD MD playback starts e REP 1 to repeat a track m e REP 2 to repeat a disc When a CD MD unit is connected all the e REP 3 to repeat all the discs in the current tracks play from the beginning unit Switching to other discs During playback press REPEAT B During playback press PRESET DISC eer until se desired setting or i gt REP 1 gt REP 2 gt REP 3 PRESET DISC No display Cancel lt ____ To advance to the next disc Repeat Play starts B To return to the previous disc REP 2 and REP 3 are only available when you connect one or more optional CD units or when you connect two or more optional Changing the display item MD units Fach time YOU press during C Dor MD To return to the normal playback mode playback the item changes as follows press REPEAT repeatedly until REP Disc number desappears Track number Elapsed playing time Note t When you play back a CD on this unit Repeat 3 Clock has the same function as Repeat 2 Locating a specific track Automatic Music Sensor AMS During playback press either side of once for each track you want to skip SEEK AMS He a gt gt gt To locate To locate preceding tracks succeedin
19. ton 6 7 9 11 15 Jog roller volume bass treble balance fader 6 13 Jog roller usually functions as a volume control except in some adjusting modes SOUND button 6 13 TAPE amp eject button 8 SEEK AMS seek Automatic Music Sensor manual search button 8 9 10 11 15 Reset button 6 When the positions of switch 9 has been changed be sure to press the reset button after connecting power 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 OG of Z SEEKIANS Reset button Notes e Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and some memorized functions e When you connect the power supply cord to the unit or reset the unit wait for about 10 seconds before you insert a disc If you insert a disc within these 10 seconds the unit will not be reset and you will have to press the reset button again Using the dummy cover To deter theft of this unit use the dummy ashtray cover when not using your car Note If the unit does not extend 6 mm 2 4 in from the dashboard you may not be able to use the decoy cover Setting the clock The clock uses a 12 hour digital indication Example
20. tputs Speaker impedance Maximum power output General Outputs Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensions Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories Optional equipment Speaker outputs sure seal connectors 4 8 ohms 35 W x 4 at 4 ohms Audio outputs 2 Power antenna relay control lead Power amplifier control lead 12 V DC car battery negative ground Approx 178 x 100 x 181 mm 71 8x4x71 4in w h d Approx 178 x 100 x 160 mm 71 8x4x63 sin w h d Approx 2 2 kg 4 Ib 13 6 oz Parts for installation and connections 1 set Dummy cover 1 Rotary commander RM X4S BUS cable supplied with an RCA pin cord RC 61 1 m RC 62 2 m RCA pin cord CD changer 10 discs CDX 828 CDX 727 MD changer 6 discs MDX 65 Other CD MD changers with the Sony BUS system Source selector XA C30 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 19 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 No sound Cause Solution e Cancel the ATT function e Set the fader control to the center position for two speaker systems e Rotate the jog roller upward to adjust the volume The contents of the memory have been erased e The power cord or battery has been disconnected e The reset button has
21. uit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Changer Control Audio Master This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features as well as an optional rotary commander In addition to the CD playback tape playback and radio operations you can expand your system by connecting an optional MD CD unit You can connect a CD changer an MD changer a CD player and an MD player Table of Contents This Unit Only Location of controls Getting Started Resetting the timita i 6 Using the dummy cover ssesseseceseeseeeeeseeenes 6 Setting the ClOCK isaste iiia 6 CD Player Listening to a CD iseenese 7 Playing a CD in various modes sesseeseeeeeees 8 Cassette Player Listening to a tape c ceccesesseseesesesesesteseeeseeeneens 8 Playing a tape in various modes eseeees 9 Radio Memorizing stations automatically Best Tuning Memory BTM 10 Memorizing only the desired stations 10 Receiving the memorized stations 10 Other Functions The rotary commander labels ccecseees 11 Using the rot
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