Changer Control Audio Master Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model name and serial number 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-C570 Serial No. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
EN Warning Welcome! 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.
Table of contents This Unit Only Getting Started Resetting the unit ................................................ 4 Using the decoy cover ........................................ 4 Setting the clock .................................................. 4 CD Player Listening to a CD ................................................ 5 Playing a CD in various modes ........................ 5 With Optional Equipment CD/MD Changer Playing a CD/MD .............................................
Getting Started Setting the clock The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. For example, to set to 10:08 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. 1 Press (OFF) or (DSPL) during operation. 2 Press (DSPL) for two seconds. The hour digit flashes. 1 Set the hour digits.
Locating a specific track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) CD Player During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily. SEEK/AMS To locate succeeding tracks Listening to a CD To locate preceding tracks Simply insert the CD. Playback starts automatically. Locating a specific point in a track — Manual Search Labelled side up During playback, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) for two seconds. Release the button when you have found the desired point.
Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play Press (3) during playback. “SHUFFLE” appears on the display. Tracks are played in random order. To cancel this mode, press (3) again. Cassette Player Listening to a tape Insert a cassette. Playback will start automatically. If a cassette is already inserted, press (TAPE) (*). EN L R The side facing up is played. L R The side facing down is played. Tip To change the tape transport direction, press (TAPE) (*) again during tape playback.
Locating the beginning of a track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) You can skip up to nine tracks at one time. During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily. Playing a tape recorded in the Dolby* B NR system Press (3) when you want to listen to a tape recorded in the Dolby* B NR system. “a” appears on the display. To cancel this mode, press (3) again.
3 Radio Memorizing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) This function selects from the currently received band the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in order of their frequency. PREVENTING ACCIDENTS! When tuning in while driving, use the automatic tuning or memory preset search function instead of manual tuning. 1 EN Press (TUNER) repeatedly to select the band.
By rotating the control (the SEEK/ AMS control) Other Functions You can connect an optional rotary remote (RM-X2S) with this unit. Using the rotary remote The rotary remote works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. You can control the optional CD/MD changer by the rotary remote.
Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory preset as in the illustration below. To increase Changing the sound and beep tone Boosting the bass sound — D-Bass To decrease If you need to mount the rotary remote on the right side of the steering column, you can reverse the control's operative direction. 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.
With Optional Equipment CD/MD Changer Switching to other discs During playback, press either side of (PRESET/DISC). PRESET/DISC You can control two CD or MD changers with this unit. To return to the previous disc To advance to the next disc Playing a CD/MD Press (CD/MD) until the desired changer indication appears on the display. CD/MD playback starts. When a CD/MD changer is connected, all the tracks play from the beginning.
Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle play To play the tracks on the current disc in random order Press (3) repeatedly during CD/MD playback until “SHUF 1” appears. To play all the tracks in the current changer in a random order Press (3) repeatedly during CD/MD playback until “SHUF 2” appears. To play all the tracks in both changers in random order Press (3) repeatedly during CD/MD playback until “SHUF 3” appears.
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 moisture condensation On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the CD player. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
Maintenance The rotary remote labels Fuse Replacement You can control this unit with the optional rotary remote (RM-X2S). Some labels are supplied with the rotary remote. Attach labels to match the functions of the master unit according to the position of the rotary remote. When you mount the rotary remote, attach the label as in the illustration below. When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the fuse.
Location of controls DIGITAL D-BASS D-BASS OFF 1 2 3 CD IN TAPE IN BTM SENS SOUND SEEK/AMS INTRO REPEAT SHUF/ 1 2 METAL ATA BL.SKIP 4 5 6 3 CD/MD DSPL PRESET/DISC TAPE TUNER OFF EN 1 Display window !™ TUNER button 8 2 6 (eject for tape) button 6 !£ POWER SELECT switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See “POWER SELECT Switch” in the Installation/Connections manual.
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 14 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.
Troubleshooting guide The following checklist will assist in the correction of most problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, refer to the operating procedures. General Problem Cause/Solution No sound. • Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction to adjust the volume. • Set the fader control to the center position for 2-speaker systems. The contents of the memory have been erased. • The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
Error displays (with optional CD/MD changer(s) connected) The following indications will flash for about five seconds and an alarm sound will be heard. Display Cause Solution The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD changer. Insert the disc magazine with discs into the CD/MD changer. No disc is inserted in the disc magazine. Take out the magazine and insert a disc. The disc is dirty. Clean the disc. The disc is inserted upside down. Insert the disc correctly.
Index A M, N, O Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 7, 11 Automatic tuning 8 Automatic Tuner Activation (ATA) 7 Manual search 5, 11 Manual tuning 8 MD playback 11 Memorizing a station 8 Monaural mode 8 Mute 10 B Balance 10 Bass 10 Beep tone 10 Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 8 Blank skip 7 P, Q Preset search 8 R C Radio 8 Repeat play 5, 7, 11 Reset 4 Rewind 6 Rotary remote 9, 14 CD playback 5, 11 Clock 4 D, E EN S Shuffle play 6, 12 T, U F, G, H Fader 10 Fast-forward 6 Fuse 14 I, J, K Tape playback Treble
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