Sony CDX-CA850: Detaching the front panel

Detaching the front panel: Sony CDX-CA850

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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).

x

* 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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