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FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player
3-227-371-12 (1)
FM/MW/LW
Compact Disc Player
GB
Operating Instructions
DE
Bedienungsanleitung
FR
Mode d’emploi
IT
Istruzioni per l’uso
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Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features even more with: • CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc* is played). •Optional controller accessory (CDX-L360 only) Rotary commander RM-X4S * 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. This label is located on the bottom of the chassis. This label is located on the drive unit’s
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Table of Contents Location of controls ............................................. 4 Other Functions Precautions ............................................................ 5 Using the rotary commander Notes on discs ....................................................... 5 (CDX-L360 only) ........................................... 16 Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 17 Getting Started Quickly attenuating the sound ........................ 17 Resetting the unit ..........
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Location of controls Refer to the pages listed for details. CD : During Playback RADIO : During radio reception SOURCE MBP SRC D-BASS SEEK MODE D AMS SEL OFF BTM REP SHUF ATT SENS AF 12 34 56 TA PTY DSPL RELEASE CDX-L360/L350 1 Volume +/– button 8, 13, 17 qf Number buttons 17 CD 2 MODE button (3) REP 9 10, 11, 13 RADIO (4) SHUF 9 3 SRC (SOURCE) (TUNER/CD) button 8, 10, 11, 13 RADIO 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 4 SEL (select) button 8, 15, 17, 18 qg TA button 13 5 Display window qh PTY
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Precautions Notes on discs •If your car was parked in direct sunlight, •To keep the disc clean, do not touch the allow the unit to cool off before operating it. surface. Handle the disc by its edge. •Power aerials will extend automatically •Keep your discs in their cases or disc while the unit is operating. magazines when not in use. Do not subject the discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid If you have any questions or problems leaving them in parked cars or on concerning your unit that are not c
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Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs •You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) designed for audio use on this unit. Getting Started Look for this mark to distinguish CD-Rs for audio use. Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or This mark denotes that a disc is not for audio after replacing the car battery, you must reset use. the unit. Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen. •Some CD-Rs (depending on the equipment used
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Attaching the front panel Attach part A of the front panel to part B of Detaching the front panel 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. 1 Press (OFF)*. CD playback or radio reception stops (the key illumination and display remain on). * If your car has no ACC position on the ignition switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing (OFF) for 2 seconds to avoid car A battery
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Setting the clock CD Player The clock uses a 24-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 +/– button to set the minute. Playback starts automatically. 2 Press (DSPL). If a disc is already inserted, press (SRC) repeatedly until “
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Selecting “A.SCRL-ON” Display items During playback, press (SEL) and (3) simultaneously. When the disc/track changes, any prerecorded title of the new disc/track is automatically In 2 seconds the normal display automatically displayed. appears. Source To select “A.SCRL-OFF”, press (SEL) and (3) simultaneously again. Note For some discs with very many characters, the Displayable items following cases may happen: • Track number/Elapsed playing time 1 2 — Some of the characters are not displayed. •
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Receiving the stored Radio stations 1 Press (SRC) repeatedly to select the The unit can store up to 6 stations per band radio. (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW). Caution 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the When tuning in stations while driving, use band. Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. 3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on which the desired station is stored. Storing stations If preset tuning does not work automatically — Automatic tuning/ Local Seek Mode — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) Au
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Storing only the desired RDS stations You can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen number button. Overview of RDS 1 Press (SRC) repeatedly to select the FM stations servicing Radio Data System radio. (RDS) sends inaudible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. For example, one of the following will 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the be displayed upon receiving a station with band. RDS capability. Source 3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune in t
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Staying with one regional Automatic retuning for programme When AF function is on: this unit’s factory-set best reception results setting restricts reception to a specific region, — AF function so you won’t be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency. The alternative frequencies (AF) function If you leave this regional programme’s allows the radio to always tune into the area’s reception area or would like to take advantage strongest signal for the station you are of the wh
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Receiving traffic Presetting RDS stations — TA/TP announcements with AF and TA setting By activating the Traffic Announcement (TA) When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores and Traffic Programme (TP). You can each station’s AF/TA setting (on/off) as well automatically tune in an FM station as its frequency. You can select a different broadcasting traffic announcements. These setting (for AF, TA, or both) for individual settings function regardless of the current FM preset stations, or the sa
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1 Press (PTY) during FM reception. Tuning in stations by — PTY programme type The current programme type name appears You can tune in a station by selecting the type if the station is transmitting the PTY data. of programme you would like to listen to. “--------” appears if the received station is not an RDS station, or if the RDS data is not Programme types Display received. News NEWS Current Affairs AFFAIRS 2 Press (PTY) repeatedly until the desired Information INFO programme type appears. Th
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Setting the clock — CT automatically The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically. Selecting “CT-ON” During radio reception, press (SEL) and (2) simultaneously. The clock is set. In one second the normal display automatically appears. To select “CT-OFF”, press (SEL) and (2) simultaneously again. Notes • The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received. • There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual
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DSPL MODE SEL By rotating the control Other Functions You can also control the unit with a rotary commander (optional) (CDX-L360 only). SEEK/AMS control Using the rotary Rotate and release to: commander (CDX-L360 only) – Skip tracks. – Tune in stations automatically. First, attach the appropriate label depending on how you want to mount the rotary Rotate, hold, and release to: commander. – Fast-forward/reverse a track. The rotary commander works by pressing – find a station manually. buttons and
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Changing the operative direction Quickly attenuating the The operative direction of controls is factory- set as shown below. sound To increase Press (ATT). After “ATT-ON” momentarily flashes, the “ATT” indication appears in the display. To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again. To decrease “ATT-OFF” flashes momentarily. If you need to mount the rotary commander on Tip the right hand side of the steering column, you When the interface cable of a car telephone is can reverse the ope
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Selecting the sound Boosting the bass sound — My Best sound Position — D-bass 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 l
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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 7) 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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Removing the unit 1 Remove the front cover 1 Detach the front panel (page 7). 2 Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver. 3 Repeat step 2 for the other side. 2 Remove the unit 1 Use a thin screwdriver to push in the clip on the left side of the unit, then pull out the left side of the unit until the catch clears the mounting. 4 mm 2 Repeat step 1 for the right side. 3 Slide the unit out of its mounting. 20 Actual total number: Sony CDX-L360/L350 (GB,DE,FR,IT,NL) 3-227-371-11
