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3-261-844-31 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
US
Operating Instructions
ES
Manual de instrucciones
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CDX-RW300 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
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Welcome ! Warning This equipment has been tested and found to Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact comply with the limits for a Class B digital Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. even more with: These limits are designed to provide reasonable Optional controller accessory protection against harmful interference in a Card remote commander RM-X114 residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre
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Table of Contents Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Other Functions Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 12 Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 12 Changing the sound and display settings Getting Started — Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Location of controls Refer to the pages listed for details. ATT OFF SEEK DSPL EQ3 BTM SOURCE MODE SEL 12 34 5 6 SENS REP SHUF CDX-RW300 a Volume +/– button o SENS/BTM button 11, 12 b ATT (attenuate) button 12 p REP button 10 c DSPL (display mode change) button q SHUF button 10 8, 10 r Receptor for the card remote d OPEN/EJECT shutter 9 commander e Display window f EQ3 button 14 * Warning when installing in a car without g OFF (Stop/Power off) button* 7, 9 an ACC (accessory) position on
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LIST SOUND Precautions Card remote commander RM-X114 (optional) If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. Power antenna will extend automatically while the unit is operating. DSPL MODE If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this + PRESET manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. DISC + Moisture condensation On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture SOURCE – + SEEK SEEK cond
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Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe Notes on discs each disc from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface. available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended Handle the disc by its edge. for analog discs. Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use. Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in a parked car or o
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Detaching the front panel Getting Started You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen. Resetting the unit Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF Before operating the unit for the first time, or position without removing the front panel, the after replacing the car battery or changing the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. connections, you must reset the unit. If you connect an optional amplifier and do not Remove the front pan
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Attaching the front panel Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the Setting the clock unit as illustrated and push the left side into position until it clicks. The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds. The hour indication flashes. 1Press the volume +/– button to set the hour. 2Press (SEL). The minute indication flashes. 3Press the volume +/– button to set the minute. Note 2 Press (DSPL). Do not put anything on the in
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To eject the disc CD Player 1 Open the shutter. Playing a disc 1 Open the shutter. 2 Push down the shutter. 2 Insert the disc labeled side up. The disc is ejected. Notes While ejecting or inserting a disc, do not close the shutter. The disc may be caught and damaged. A disc may be ejected if you open the shutter forcefully. While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if Playback starts automatically. (SEEK) (–) or (SEEK) (+) is pressed, playback skips to the last/first track of
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Display items Playing tracks repeatedly The following items can be displayed. — Repeat Play The current track will repeat itself when it Source reaches the end. During playback, press (REP) until “REP” indicator appears in the display. Track number “REP” indicator is displayed. Displayable items Elapsed playing time Clock Repeat Play starts. To Press To return to normal play mode, press (REP) Switch display item(DSPL) again. Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play You can sel
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Receiving the stored stations Radio 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select The unit can store up to 6 stations per band the radio. (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2). 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the Caution band. When tuning in stations while driving, use Best 3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. on which the desired station is stored. If preset tuning does not work Storing stations — Automatic tuning/Local Seek Mode automatically Automatic tuning: —
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If FM stereo reception is poor — Monaural Mode Other Functions During radio reception, press (SENS) (BTM) repeatedly until “MONO” indicator appears in the display. “MONO” indicator is displayed. Adjusting the sound characteristics You can adjust the balance, fader, low pass filter and subwoofer volume. The sound improves, but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears). 1 Press (SEL) repeatedly until “BAL,” “FAD,” “LPF” or “SUB” appears. To return to normal radio reception mode, press Each time
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Switching the REAR/SUB* Changing the sound and Press (SEL) and then press the volume + (REAR) or – (SUB) button. display settings After 3 seconds, the display returns to normal — Menu play mode. The following items can be set: Selecting the desired item Set up Press (SEL) and the desired button REAR/SUB* — to switch the audio output simultaneously. REAR or SUB. – Select “REAR” to output to a power (SEL) + (4): DEMO* amplifier. (SEL) + (6): BEEP – Select “SUB” to output to a subwoofer.
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Adjusting the equalizer curve You can store and adjust the equalizer settings Setting the equalizer (EQ3) for different tone ranges. You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music 1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, N-AGE, (Radio or CD). ROCK, CUST and OFF (equalizer OFF)). You can store a different equalizer setting for 2 Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the each source. desired equalizer curve. 3 Adjusting the equalizer curve. Selecting the equalizer curve
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Replacing the lithium battery Under normal conditions, battery will last Additional Information approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium Maintenance battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage
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2 Remove the unit. Removing the unit 1Insert both release keys together until they click. 1 Remove the protection collar. 1Detach the front panel (page 7). 2Engage the release keys together Face the hook with the protection collar. inwards. 2Pull the release keys to unseat the Orient the release unit. key correctly. 3Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar. 3Slide the unit out of the mounting. 16
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Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion. General CD Player section Outputs Audio outputs terminal Signal-to-noise ratio 120 dB (rear/sub switchable) Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz Power antenna relay control Wow and flutter Below measurable limit terminal Power amplifier control Tuner section
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CD playback Troubleshooting A disc cannot be loaded. Another CD is already loaded. The following checklist will help you remedy The CD has been forcibly inserted upside problems you may encounter with your unit. down or in the wrong way. Before going through the checklist below, check Playback does not begin. the connection and operating procedures. Defective or dirty CD. CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized. General You tried to play back a CD-R/CD-RW not designed for audio use. No so
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Radio reception Error displays/Message Preset tuning is not possible. Store the correct frequency in the memory. The broadcast signal is too weak. Error displays The stations cannot be received. The following indications will flash for about 5 The sound is hampered by noises. seconds (and in the case of “Err04,” an alarm will Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) be heard). or accessory power supply lead (red) to the Err04 power supply lead of a car’s antenna booster A CD is dirt
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¡Bienvenido! Gracias por adquirir este reproductor de discos compactos Sony. Disfrutará aún más de sus distintas funciones con: Accesorio de controlador opcional Control remoto de tarjeta RM-X114 2
