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3-237-612-11 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
US
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
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-L600X Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel
d’ins
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Warning Welcome ! 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 •CD TEXT information (displayed when a CD reasonable protection against harmful TEXT disc* is played). interference in a residential installation. This •Supplied controller accessories equipment generate
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Table of Contents Location of controls .................................................. 4 Other Functions Precautions ................................................................ 6 Using the rotary commander ........................... 14 Notes on discs ........................................................... 6 Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 15 Quickly attenuating the sound ........................ 15 Getting Started Changing the sound and display settings Resettin
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Location of controls Refer to the pages listed for details. CD : During Playback RADIO : During radio reception MENU : During menu mode CDX-L600X 1 MBP (My Best sound Position) button 17 qf ENTER button 2Z (eject) button (located on the front side 13 RADIO of the unit, behind the front panel) 9 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18 MENU 3 MENU button 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18 qg MODE button 11, 12 4 Volume control dial qh DSPL (display mode change) button 5 LIST button 13 10, 13 6 Re
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LIST SOUND Card remote commander RM-X114 DSPL MODE + PRESET DISC + SOURCE – + SEEK SEEK DISC – PRESET – OFF ATT + VOL – (PRESET) (+): to select upwards (SEEK) (+):to select rightwards The corresponding buttons of the card /> remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit. (SEEK) (–): to select 1 DSPL button leftwards/ 2 MENU button . (PRESET) 3 SOURCE button (–): to select downwards 4 SEEK (
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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 antennas 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
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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 ball- point pen.
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Attaching the front panel Detaching the front panel Place hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the You can detach the front panel of this unit to left side in. protect the unit from being stolen. Press (SOURCE) (or insert a CD) to operate the unit. Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the A caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. If you connect an optional amplifier and do not B use the built
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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 (MENU), then press either side of Playing a disc (PRESET) repeatedly until “CLOCK” appears. 1 Press (OPEN) and insert the disc (labeled side up). 1 Press (ENTER). The hour indication flashes. 2 Press either side of (PRESET) to set the hour. 3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK). 2 Close the front panel. The minute indication flashes. Playback starts automatically. 4 Press either side of (
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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 (if the Auto Scroll function is set to reaches the end. “ON,” names exceeding 8 characters will be During playback, press (1) (REP) scrolled (page 16)). repeatedly until “REP-1” appears in the display. Displayable items Repeat Play starts. • Music source • Clock To return to normal play mode, select
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Receiving the stored Radio stations The unit can store up to 6 stations per band 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2). 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 Tip automatically Press either side of (PRESET) to receive the stations in the order they are stored in t
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Storing only the desired Storing station names — Station Memo stations You can assign a name to each radio station You can manually preset the desired stations and store it in memory. The name of the on any chosen number button. station currently tuned in appears in the display. You can assign a name using up to 8 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the characters for a station. radio. Storing the station names 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the 1 Tune in a station whose name you want ban
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Tips • Simply overwrite or enter “_” to correct or erase Locating a station by a name. • There is another way to start storing station name — List-up names: Press (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation by pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds 1 During radio reception, press (LIST). instead of step 5. The name assigned to the station currently tuned appears in the display. Displaying the station name Switch the display item to frequency or station na
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DSPL MODE SOUND By rotating the control Other Functions You can also control the unit with a rotary commander (optional). SEEK/AMS control Using the rotary Rotate and release to: commander – Skip tracks. First, attach the appropriate label depending – Tune in stations automatically. 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/or rotating controls. By push
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Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factory- Adjusting the sound set as shown below. characteristics To increase You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. The bass and treble levels can be stored independently for each source. To decrease 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SOUND) repeatedly. If you need to mount the rotary commander on Each time you press (SOUND), the item the right hand side of the steering column, you changes as fol
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1 Press (MENU). To set A.SCRL, press (MENU) during CD Changing the sound and Playback. display settings — Menu 2 Press either side of (PRESET) repeatedly The following items can be set: until the desired item appears. SET (Set Up) •CLOCK (page 9) 3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK) to select the •BEEP — to turn the beeps on or off. desired setting (Example: ON or OFF). •RM (Rotary Commander) — to change the operative direction of the controls of the 4 Press (ENTER). rotary commander. After the mode s
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Selecting the sound Setting the equalizer position You can select an equalizer curve for seven music types (VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW — “My Best sound Position (MBP)” AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM, and XPLOD). You can store and adjust the equalizer settings When you drive without passengers, you can for frequency and level. enjoy the most comfortable sound environment with “My Best sound Position.” Selecting the equalizer curve “My Best sound Position” has two presets, which adjust the sound level of balance a
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Adjusting the equalizer curve Additional 1 Press (MENU). Information 2 Press either side of (PRESET) repeatedly until “EQ7 TUNE” appears, then press (ENTER). Maintenance 3 Press either side of (SEEK) to select the Fuse replacement desired equalizer curve, then press (ENTER). When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one Each time you press (SEEK), the item matching the amperage rating stated on the changes. original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the 4
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Notes • For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning Removing the unit the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch. • Never touch the connectors directly with your 1 Remove the front cover fingers or with any metal device. 1 Detach the front panel (page 8). 2 Press the clip inside the front cover Replacing the lithium battery with a thin screwdriver. Under normal conditions, batteries will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditio
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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. 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 Laser Diode Properties Maximum power out
