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3-227-649-51 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
GB
Operating Instructions
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Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features even more with: Optional controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X114 This label is located on the bottom of the chassis. CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS This label is located on the drive unit’s internal chassis. 2
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Table of Contents Location of controls ............................................. 4 Other Functions Precautions ............................................................ 6 Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 13 Notes on discs ....................................................... 6 Quickly attenuating the sound ........................ 13 Cancelling the beep sound ............................... 13 Getting Started Selecting the sound position Resetting the unit ..........
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Location of controls Refer to the pages listed for details. CD RADIO : During playback : During radio reception SOURCE MBP SRC D-BASS SEEK MODE D AMS SEL OFF REP SHUF ATT SENS 1 2 3 4 5 6 BTM DSPL RELEASE CDX-L280 1 Volume +/– button 9, 13 qf Number buttons 13 2 Receptor for the card remote CD commander (3) REP 10 3 MODE button (4) SHUF 10 RADIO 11, 12 RADIO 11, 12 4 SRC (SOURCE) (TUNER/CD) button qg BTM (Best Tuning Memory) button 11 9, 11, 12 qh DSPL (display mode change) button 5 SEL (se
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LIST SOUND Card remote commander RM-X114 (optional) The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same DSPL MODE functions as those on this unit. 1 DSPL button PRESET + 2 MENU* button + DISC 3 SOURCE button 4 SEEK (
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•Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning Precautions when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc. •If your car was parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. •Power aerials will extend automatically while the unit is operating. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Moisture condensation On a rai
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Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs •You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CD- RWs (rewritable CDs) designed for audio use Getting Started on this unit. Look for these marks to distinguish CD-Rs/ CD-RWs for audio use. Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset These marks denote that a disc is not for the unit. audio use. Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.
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Attaching the front panel Detaching the front panel Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated and push the left side You can detach the front panel of this unit to into position until it clicks. protect the unit from being stolen. Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF 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 wil
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Setting the clock CD Player The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds. Playing a disc The hour indication flashes. Insert the disc (labelled side up). 1 Press either side of the volume +/– button to set the hour. 2 Press (SEL). The minute indication flashes. 3 Press either side of the volume +/– Playback starts automatically. button to set the minute. If a disc is already inserted, press (SRC) 2 Press (DSPL). repeatedly until “
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Display items Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play When the disc/track changes, any prerecorded title of the new disc/track is automatically The current track will repeat itself when it displayed. reaches the end. Displayable items During playback, press (3) (REP) until • Clock “REP” indicator appears in the display. • Elapsed playing time Repeat Play starts. Source To return to normal play mode, press (3) (REP) again. Track number Playing tracks in random To Press order — Shuffle Play Switch
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Storing only the desired Radio stations You can manually preset the desired stations The unit can store up to 6 stations per band on any chosen number button. (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2). Caution 1 Press (SRC) repeatedly to select the When tuning in stations while driving, use radio. Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Storing stations 3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune automatically in the station that you want to store. — Best Tuning
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If FM stereo reception is poor Receiving the stored — Monaural Mode During radio reception, press (SENS) stations repeatedly until “MONO” indicator appears in the display. 1 Press (SRC) repeatedly to select the radio. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the “MONO” indicator is displayed. band. The sound improves, but becomes 3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on monaural (“ST” disappears). which the desired station is stored. To return to normal mode, press (SENS) again. If preset tuning doe
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Quickly attenuating the Other Functions sound Press (ATT). “ATT” appears in the display. Adjusting the sound To restore the previous volume level, press characteristics (ATT) again. You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. Cancelling the beep sound 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SEL) repeatedly. Each time you press (SEL), the item Press (6) while pressing (SEL) down. changes as follows: To activate the beep sound again, press these BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (
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Selecting the sound Boosting the bass sound — D-bass position — My Best sound Position (MBP) You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low When you drive without passengers, you can frequency signal and high frequency signal enjoy the most comfortable sound with a sharper curve than conventional bass environment with “My Best sound Position.” boost. “My Best sound Position” has two presets, You can hear the bass line more clearly even which adjust the sound le
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Cleaning the connectors Additional The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front Information panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 8) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged. Maintenance Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, check
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Replacing the lithium battery When the battery becomes weak, the range of Removing the unit the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium 1 Remove the front cover battery. Use of any other battery may present a 1 Detach the front panel (page 8). risk of fire or explosion. 2 Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver. 3 Repeat step 2 for the other side. x + side up 2 Remove the unit 1 Use a thin screwdriver to push in the clip on the l
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Specifications CD player section Power amplifier section Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB Outputs Speaker outputs Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz (sure seal connectors) Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) Tuner section General FM Outputs Audio outputs (rear) Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Power aerial relay control Aerial terminal External aerial connector terminal Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Power amplifier control Usable
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The power is continuously supplied to the Troubleshooting unit. The car does not have an ACC position. The following checklist will help you remedy The power aerial does not extend. problems you may encounter with your unit. The power aerial does not have a relay box. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. CD playback General A disc cannot be loaded. •Another CD is already loaded. No sound. •The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or •Adjust the
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Radio reception Error displays/Messages Preset tuning is not possible. •Store the correct frequency in the memory. Error displays •The broadcast signal is too weak. The following indications will flash for about The stations cannot be received. 5 seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard. The sound is hampered by noises. Err04 •Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) A CD is dirty or inserted upside down. or accessory power supply lead (red) to the t Clean or insert the CD correctly. power su
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Willkommen! Danke, dass Sie sich für diesen CD-Player von Sony entschieden haben. Dieses Gerät bietet eine Vielzahl von Merkmalen, die Sie dank der folgenden Funktionen und des folgenden Zubehörs noch besser nutzen können: Zusätzliche Fernbedienung Kartenfernbedienung RM-X114 Dieses Etikett befindet sich an der Unterseite des Gehäuses. CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS Dieses Etikett befindet sich am internen Chassis der
