Operating Instructions
© 1999 by Sony Corporation
US
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
CDX-C5850
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
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-C5850 Serial No.
3-865-688-11 (1)
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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact
Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety
of features as well as an optional rotary
commander.
In addition to the CD playback and radio
operations, you can expand your system by
connecting an optional CD/MD unit*1.
When you operate this unit or a connected
optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function,
the CD TEXT information will appear in the
display when you play a CD TEXT disc*2.
*1 You can also connect a CD changer, an MD
changer, a CD player, or an MD player.
*2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes
information such as the disc name, artist name,
and track names.
This information is recorded on the disc.
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
circuit 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.
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Table of Contents
This Unit Only
With Optional Equipment
Location of controls ................................................. 4
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 5
Detaching the front panel .................................. 5
Setting the clock .................................................. 6
CD Player
Listening to a CD ................................................ 7
Playing a CD in various modes ........................ 8
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
-- Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 9
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 9
Receiving the memorized stations .................... 9
Storing the station names
--Station Memo ........................................... 10
Locating a station by name
-- List-up ...................................................... 11
Other Functions
Labeling the rotary commander ..................... 12
Using the rotary commander .......................... 12
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 14
Attenuating the sound ..................................... 14
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 14
CD/MD Unit
Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 15
Playing tracks repeatedly
-- Repeat Play ............................................. 16
Playing tracks in random order
-- Shuffle Play .............................................. 16
Labeling a CD
-- Disc Memo ............................................... 17
Locating a disc by name
-- List-up ...................................................... 18
Selecting specific tracks for playback
-- Bank .......................................................... 18
TV/Video
Watching the TV ............................................... 19
Watching a video .............................................. 19
Memorizing TV channels automatically ....... 19
Memorizing only the desired TV channels ... 20
Storing the TV channel names ........................ 20
Displaying the information stored on discs ... 21
Watching the TV or video while listening to a
CD or MD
-- Simultaneous Play .................................. 21
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................... 22
Maintenance ....................................................... 23
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 23
Specifications ..................................................... 24
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 25
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Location of controls
Refer to the pages for details.
1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music
Sensor/manual search) control
8, 9, 10, 16, 18, 19, 20
2 MODE (band/unit select) button
9, 15, 17, 19
3 SOURCE (source select) button
7, 9, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21
4 Dial (volume/bass/treble/left-right/rear-
front control) 6, 14, 17
5 SOUND button 14
6 Display window
7 LIST button
Station Memo 10, 11, 20
Disc Memo 17, 21
List-up 11, 18
8 6 (eject) button (located on the front
side of the unit behind the front panel)
7, 21
9 DSPL (display mode change) button
7, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18
0 RELEASE (front panel release) button
5, 23
!¡ Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit behind the front panel) 5
!TM OFF button 5, 7
!£ SHIFT button
PLAY MODE 8, 9, 10, 18, 19, 20
REP 8, 16
SET UP 6, 8, 14, 15, 16
SHUF 8, 16
!¢ During radio reception:
Number buttons 9
During CD/MD playback:
Direct disc selection buttons 16
During TV reception:
Number buttons 20
RELEASE
SEEK/AMS
SOUND
LIST
D - BASS
MODE
SOURCE
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
110
OFF
SHIFT
DSPL
D
CDX-C5850
OFF 1 2
3
DSPL
5
Reset button
Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time or
after replacing the car battery, you must reset
the unit.
Remove the front panel and press the reset
button with a pointed object, such as a ball-
point pen.
Notes
· Pressing the reset button will erase the clock
setting and some memorized functions.
· 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.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
1 Press (OFF).
2 Press (RELEASE), then slide the front
panel a little to the left, and pull it off
towards you.
Notes
· Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it
from the unit.
· If you detach the panel while the unit is still
turned on, the power will turn off automatically
to prevent the speakers from being damaged.
· When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
Attaching the front panel
Attach part a of the front panel to part b of
the unit as illustrated and push until it clicks.
Notes
· Be sure not to attach the front panel upside
down.
· Do not press the front panel too hard against the
unit when attaching it.
· Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure
on the display window of the front panel.
· Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight
or heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not
leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the
dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight or
where there may be a considerable rise in
temperature.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
If you connect an optional power amplifier and
do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep
sound will be deactivated.
(OFF)
(RELEASE)
a
b