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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-C560 Serial No.
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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 remote or an optional wireless remote.
This Unit Only Getting Started Resetting the unit ... 4 Detaching the front panel ... 4 Setting the clock ... 5 CD Player Listening to a CD ... 5 Playing a CD in various modes ... 6 Radio Memorizing stations automatically —...
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 •...
“CD” appears. Elapsed playing time TRACK SUR EQ 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...
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. To search forward SEEK To search backward Note If “ ” or “ that means you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.
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.
Receiving the memorized stations Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band (FM1, FM2 or AM). Press the number button ((1) to (10)) momentarily where the desired station is stored. If you cannot tune in a preset station Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily to search for the station...
Displaying the station name Press (DSPL) during radio reception. SUR EQ Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: z Station name* z Frequency * If the station name of a station is not stored, “NO NAME” appears in the display for one second. Erasing the station name Tune in any station and press (LIST) for two seconds.
Changing the sound and display settings You can set: • CLOCK (page 5). • D.INFO (dual information) to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (ON) or to display the information alternately (OFF). • AMBER/GREEN to change the illumination color to amber or green.
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).
Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play You can select: • SHUF-1 to play the tracks on the current disc in random order. • SHUF-2 to play the tracks in the current changer in random order. • SHUF-3 to play all the tracks in random order.
Locating a disc by name — List-up (CD changer with custom file function or MD changer) You can use this function with discs that have been assigned a custom name. For more information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a CD”...
With the optional XDP-U50D connected The optional XDP-U50D lets you add some effects to the sound field of the currently selected source. Selecting a surround menu You can select a desired surround menu to best fit the audio source. The following menus can simulate different sound fields and enhance the sound so that you can feel as if you are in a live concert.
Storing the surround effect onto CDs — Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Custom File (CD changer with custom file function) Once you have registered the desired surround menu onto the discs, you can enjoy the same surround menu every time you play them. (Only when you have labeled the disc by the Custom File function.) Press (LIST) for two seconds.
Press (4) (n). SUR EQ Press (+) or (–) to adjust the center of the sound field to the front or rear. Center moves to the F (front). Center moves to the R (rear). Press (SOUND) for two seconds. When the effect setting is complete, the normal playback mode appears.
Adjusting the volume of the bass and treble You can adjust the volume of the bass and treble to best fit the acoustic characteristics inside your car. Press (SOURCE) to select a source (radio, CD or MD). Press (SOUND) repeatedly until “BAS” or “TRE”...
TV/Video With the optional TV tuner and TV monitor connected Watching the TV Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV” appears. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the desired TV band. Watching the video Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TV” appears. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select “VIDEO 1.”...
Storing the TV channel names Do the steps in “Storing the station names” (page 8). 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 .
•If your car is equipped with a power aerial, 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.
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...
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 remote You can control this unit with the optional rotary remote (RM-X2S).
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Location of controls Optional wireless remote (RM-X41) The buttons of the wireless remote operate control the same functions as those on this unit. 1 OFF button 2 MODE/DIR button (MODE) controls the same function on this unit. 3 SOURCE button 4 SEEK/AMS button 5 PRESET/DISC button You cannot do manual search and manual tuning...
17 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 System Compact disc digital audio system...
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.
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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.
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List-up 9, 13 Local seek 8 Locating a disc 11, 13 a specific point 6, 11 a specific track 5, 11 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan M, N, O Manual search 6, 11 Manual tuning 8 MD playback 10 Memorizing a station 7...