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FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player
3-236-849-14 (1)
FM/MW/LW
Compact Disc Player
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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: •CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD TEXT disc* is played). •Optional controller accessory (CDX-L410/L420V 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. CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHE
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Table of Contents Location of controls .................................................. 4 Other Functions Precautions ................................................................ 5 Using the rotary commander Notes on discs ........................................................... 5 (CDX-L410/L420V 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 RADIO : During playback : During radio reception SOURCE SRC MBP D-BASS SEEK MODE D AMS SEL OFF BTM REP SHUF ATT SENS AF 12 34 56 TA PTY DSPL RELEASE CDX-L380X/CDX-L400X CDX-L410/CDX-L420V 1 Volume +/– button 8, 13, 17 qf Number buttons 17 2 MODE button CD RADIO 10, 11, 13 (3) REP 9 3 SRC (SOURCE) (TUNER/CD) button (4) SHUF 9 8, 10, 11, 13 RADIO 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 4 SEL (select) button 8, 15, 17, 18 qg TA button 13 5 Display win
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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. 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 battery dr
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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 +/– 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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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 displayed. automatically appears. Source To select “A.SCRL-OFF”, press (SEL) and (3) simultaneously again. Note For some discs with very many characters, the following cases may happen: Displayable items — Some of the characters are not displayed. • Track number/Elapsed playing time — Aut
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Receiving the stored Radio stations The unit can store up to 6 stations per band 1 Press (SRC) repeatedly to select the (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW). radio. 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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If FM stereo reception is poor — Monaural Mode RDS During radio reception, press (SENS/BTM) repeatedly until “MONO-ON” appears. Overview of RDS “MONO” indicator is displayed. FM stations servicing Radio Data System (RDS) sends inaudible digital information The sound improves, but becomes along with the regular radio programme monaural (“ST” disappears). signal. For example, one of the following will be displayed upon receiving a station with To return to normal mode, select “MONO- RDS capability
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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 announcements — TA/TP 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 programme type — PTY 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. Spo
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Setting the clock automatically — CT 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-L410/L420V SEEK/AMS only). control Using the rotary Rotate and release to: commander (CDX-L410/L420V only) – Skip tracks. – Tune in stations automatically. First, attach the appropriate label depending Rotate, hold, and release to: on how you want to mount the rotary – Fast-forward/reverse a track. commander. – find a station manually. The rotary commander works by pressing
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Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory- Quickly attenuating the 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 To decrease (ATT) again. “ATT-OFF” flashes momentarily. If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you Tip can reverse the operative direction. When the interface cable of a
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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 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
