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3-225-051-21 (1)
Compact Disc
Changer System
GB
Operating Instructions
ES
Manual de instrucciones
CT
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
Con respecto a la instalación y a las conexiones, consulte el manual de
instalación/conexiones suministrado.
CDX-444RF
2001 Sony Corporation
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Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony CD changer system. This unit lets you enjoy CD sound with the changer. The CDX-444RF is a compact disc changer system comprised of the wired remote commander, the relay box, and the CD changer. The CD changer modulates the audio signal into the RF (Radio Frequency) signal so that it can be received by the existing FM tuner of your car audio. Therefore you will be able to enjoy CD play with your car audio even if it has no input terminals for a compact d
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Table of contents Getting Started Resetting the unit ................................................. 4 Preparing the CD changer .................................. 4 Changing the transmitting frequency ............... 5 CD Changer Listening to a CD ................................................. 6 Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play ................................................. 7 Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play ................................................. 7 Boostin
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Push to unlock the door 2 Getting Started Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or Slide open x after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit. Press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen, etc. Note To prevent injury, do not insert your hand in the CD changer. Reset button 3 Preparing the CD changer 1 With the arrow side facing up Disc magazine To remove Tab x Z (EJECT) Labelled surface up 4 Use the supplied disc magazine or the disc
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Notes • To listen to an 8 cm CD, use the optional Sony CD Changing the transmitting adaptor CSA-8. Be sure to always use the specified adaptor, as failing to do so may cause a frequency malfunction of the unit. If you use any other adaptor, the unit may not operate properly. Because this unit processes CD playback When using the Sony CD adaptor, make sure that sound through an FM tuner, there may be the three catches on the adaptor are firmly latched onto the 8 cm CD. interference noise during C
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Locating a specific point in a track — Manual Search CD Changer During CD playback, push down and hold either side of (AMS). Release the control when you have found the desired point. Listening to a CD To search To search backward forward 1 Turn on the FM tuner of your car audio. 2 Tune in the selected transmitting frequency* with the FM tuner of your car Locating a specific disc audio. — Disc Select * The frequency of the unit is set to 88.3 MHz at the factory. During CD playback, press (DISC+)
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Playing tracks in random Boosting the bass sound order — Shuffle Play — D-bass You can select: You can enjoy a powerful bass sound. The D- •SHUF 1 to play the tracks on the current disc bass function boosts the low frequency signal. in random order. You can hear the bass line more clearly even •SHUF 2 to play all the discs in random order. while the vocal volume remains the same. You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound Press (SHUF/REP) repeatedly until the easily with the D-BASS button. desi
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Changing the output level You can select the output level from the unit. Normally the unit is used in the initial output level; change the level if necessary. 1 Press (SHUF/REP) for two seconds. 2 Press (SHUF/REP) momentarily. Initial setting 3 Press or repeatedly to select the output level. To decrease the output level : , To increase the output level : , 4 Press (SHUF/REP) for two seconds. Note When you select level 4 or 5, the CD playback sound may be distorted or you may hear some
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Additional Notes on handling discs Information A dirty or defective disc may cause sound drop-outs during playback. To enjoy optimum sound, handle the disc as follows. Handle the disc by its edge, and to keep the Precautions disc clean, do not touch the unlabeled surface. •This unit cannot be used with a car audio This way without FM tuner. •If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. •I
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Notes on discs Moisture condensation If you use the discs explained below, the sticky On a rainy day or in a very damp area, residue can cause the disc to stop spinning and moisture may condense on the lenses inside may cause malfunction or ruin your discs. the unit, and the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc Do not use second-hand or rental CDs that magazine and wait for about an hour until have a sticky residue on the surface (for the moisture has evaporated. examp
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Location of controls Wired remote (RM-X82RF) Refer to the pages for details. 1 DISC (disc select) buttons 5, 6, 8 9 u (play/pause) button 5, 6 If pressed during CD playback, the CD 2 AMS (Automatic Music Sensor/manual will pause. If pressed again, CD playback search) control 6 will continue. 3 D-BASS indication 7 0 Play/pause indication 4 REP (repeat play) indication Turns around during CD playback and flashes when the pause button is pressed. 5 SHUF (shuffle play) indication qa OFF button
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Specifications CD changer (CDX-444RF) Wired remote (RM-X82RF) System Compact disc digital audio Dimensions Approx. 122 × 36.5 × system 15.5 mm (w/h/d) Transmitting frequency 88.3 MHz/88.5 MHz/ Mass Approx. 255 g 88.7 MHz/88.9 MHz/ 89.1 MHz/89.3 MHz/ General 89.5 MHz/89.7 MHz/ Supplied accessories Disc magazine (1) 89.9 MHz (switchable) Parts for installation and Input/output terminals Wired remote control connections (1 set) (8 pin) Optional accessories CD single adaptor CSA-8 RF signal (FM) out
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Troubleshooting guide The following checklist will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, refer to the connection and operating procedures. General Problem Cause/Solution The unit does not function. •The built-in micro computer has malfunctioned. t Press the reset button of the CD changer. •The connecting cords are not connected properly. The sound skips. •The CD changer is installed in an unstable location. t R
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¡Bienvenido! Enhorabuena por la adquisición del sistema de cambiador de discos compactos de Sony. Esta unidad le permitirá disfrutar del sonido de los discos compactos con el cambiador. El CDX-444RF es un sistema de cambiador de discos compactos que se compone de mando a distancia alámbrico, caja de relé y cambiador de CD. El cambiador de CD modula la señal de audio en la señal RF (Radiofrecuencia) para que el sintonizador de FM del sistema de audio del automóvil pueda recibirla. Por tanto, podr
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Índice Procedimientos iniciales Restauración de la unidad .................................. 4 Preparación del cambiador de discos compactos ........................................................ 4 Cambio de la frecuencia de transmisión .......... 5 Cambiador de discos compactos Escucha de discos compactos ............................. 6 Reproducción de temas en orden aleatorio — Reproducción aleatoria ............................. 7 Reproducción repetida de temas — Reproducción repetida .....
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Presione para desbloquear la puerta Procedimientos 2 iniciales Restauración de la unidad Antes de utilizar la unidad por primera vez o x Deslice para abrir después de sustituir la batería del automóvil, es preciso restaurar dicha unidad. Pulse el botón de restauración con un objeto puntiagudo, como un bolígrafo, etc. Nota Botón de Para evitar lesiones, no inserte la mano en el restauración cambiador de CD. 3 Preparación del cambiador de discos compactos Con el lado de la flecha hacia arriba 1 Ca
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Notas • Para reproducir discos compactos de 8 cm, utilice Cambio de la frecuencia el adaptador de CD Sony opcional CSA-8. Asegúrese de utilizar siempre el adaptador de transmisión especificado, ya que en caso contrario pueden producirse fallos de funcionamiento en la Puesto que esta unidad procesa el sonido de unidad. Si utiliza otro tipo de adaptador, la reproducción de CD mediante un sintonizador unidad puede no funcionar correctamente. Cuando utilice el adaptador de CD Sony, de FM, es posible
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Localización de un tema específico Cambiador de discos — Sensor de música automático (AMS) compactos Durante la reproducción de CD, pulse cualquier lado de (AMS) una vez por cada tema que desee omitir. Para Para Escucha de discos localizar localizar temas temas compactos anteriores posteriores 1 Active el sintonizador de FM del sistema de audio del automóvil. Localización de un punto específico de un tema — Búsqueda manual 2 Sintonice la frecuencia de transmisión seleccionada* con el sintonizad
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Reproducción de temas en Potenciación de los graves orden aleatorio — D-bass — Reproducción aleatoria Puede obtener graves potentes. La función D-bass potencia la señal de baja frecuencia. Es posible seleccionar lo siguiente: Es posible escuchar la línea de graves con •SHUF 1 para reproducir aleatoriamente los mayor nitidez mientras el volumen del sonido temas del disco actual. vocal se mantiene al mismo nivel. Puede •SHUF 2 para reproducir aleatoriamente los potenciar y ajustar los graves fácil
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Cambio del nivel de salida Es posible seleccionar el nivel de salida de la unidad. Normalmente la unidad se utiliza con el nivel de salida inicial. Cámbielo si es necesario. 1 Pulse (SHUF/REP) durante dos segundos. 2 Pulse (SHUF/REP) durante un instante. Ajuste inicial 3 Pulse o varias veces para seleccionar el nivel de salida. Para reducir el nivel de salida : , Para aumentar el nivel de salida : , 4 Pulse (SHUF/REP) durante dos segundos. Nota Si selecciona el nivel 4 o 5, es posible
