Sony CDX-CA850: Detaching the front panel
Detaching the front panel: Sony CDX-CA850
Table of contents
- Welcome !
- Table of Contents
- Location of controls Card remote commander RM-X113
- Main unit
- Precautions Notes on discs
- Getting Started Resetting the unit
- Detaching the front panel
- Setting the clock CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) Playing a disc
- Playing tracks repeatedly Display items Playing tracks in random order
- Labelling a CD
- Locating a disc by name Selecting specific tracks for playback
- Radio Storing stations automatically
- Receiving the stored stations Storing only the desired stations
- Tuning in a station through a RDS list Overview of RDS
- Automatic retuning for best reception results
- Receiving traffic Presetting RDS stations with announcements AF and TA setting
- Tuning in stations by programme type
- Setting the clock DAB (optional) automatically Overview of DAB
- Basic operations of DAB
- Presetting DAB services Presetting DAB services automatically manually
- Tuning in DAB programme through a list
- Locating a DAB service by programme type (PTY) Switching multi-channel audio and DRC
- By pressing buttons Other Functions Using the rotary commander Inserting the supplied lithium battery
- By rotating the control Changing the operative direction By pushing in and rotating the control
- Adjusting the sound Changing the sound and characteristics display settings Quickly attenuating the sound
- Setting the equalizer Adjusting the equalizer curve
- Selecting the spectrum analyzer Setting the Dynamic Soundstage Organizer (DSO)
- Labelling a Motion Display Additional Information Maintenance
- Removing the unit
- Specifications
- CD/MD playback Troubleshooting General Radio reception
- Error displays/Messages Error displays RDS Messages

Attaching the front panel
Detaching the front panel
Place hole A of the front panel onto the spindle
B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
Caution alarm
A
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
B
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
If you connect an optional amplifier and do not
use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be
deactivated.
1 Press the power on/off button on the
unit (or (OFF) on the card remote
commander or the rotary
commander)*.
CD/MD playback or radio reception stops
(the display remains on).
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* If your car has no ACC position on the ignition
switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing the
power on/off button on the unit (or (OFF) on the
card remote commander or the rotary
commander) for 2 seconds to avoid car battery
drain.
2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front
panel to the right, and gently pull out
the left end of the front panel.
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
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Notes
• 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.
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and its display window.
• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in parked
cars or on dashboards/rear trays.
Tip
When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
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