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FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
GB
Operating Instructions
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Mode d’emploi
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Manual de instrucciones
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel
d’installation/connexions fourni.
Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual
de instalación/conexiones suministrado.
CDX-L450V
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features even more with: Optional controller accessory Card remote commander RM-X114 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This label is located on the bottom of the chassis. CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS This label is located on the drive unit’s internal chassis. 2
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Table of Contents Location of controls .................................................. 4 Other Functions Precautions ................................................................ 6 Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 13 Notes on discs ........................................................... 6 Quickly attenuating the sound ........................ 13 Canceling the beep sound ................................. 13 Getting Started Selecting the sound position Resetting the u
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Location of controls Refer to the pages listed for details. CD : During Playback RADIO : During radio reception SOURCE SRC MBP D-BASS SEEK MODE D AMS SEL OFF REP SHUF ATT SENS 1 2 3 4 5 6 BTM DSPL RELEASE CDX-L450V Volume +/– button 9, 13 ATT (attenuate) button 13 Receptor for the card remote SENS button 12 commander Number buttons MODE button CD RADIO 11, 12 REP 10 SRC (SOURCE) (TUNER/CD) button SHUF 10 9, 11, 12 RADIO 11, 12 SEL (select) button 9, 13, 14 Frequency select switc
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LIST SOUND Card remote commander RM-X114 (optional) The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit. DSPL button MENU button* DSPL MODE SOURCE button + PRESET SEEK ( / ) buttons DISC + SOUND button (used as SEL button for this unit) SOURCE – + OFF button SEEK SEEK VOL (–/+) buttons DISC – MODE button PRESET – LIST button* OFF ATT + VOL DISC/PRESET ( / ) buttons – ENTER button* ATT button * Not available for this model. Note I
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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
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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 for it
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Attaching the front panel Detaching the front panel Attach part of the front panel to part 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. Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. If you connect an optional amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will
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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 for 2 seconds. Playing a disc The hour indication flashes. Insert the disc (labelled side up). Press either side of the volume +/– button to set the hour. Press . The minute indication flashes. Press either side of the volume +/– Playback starts automatically. button to set the minute. If a disc is already inserted, press repeatedly until “CD” appears to start 2 Press . pl
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Display items Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play When the disc/track changes, any prerecorded data of the new disc/track is automatically The current track will repeat itself when it displayed. reaches the end. Displayable items During playback, press (REP) until • Clock “REP” indicator appears in the display. • Elapsed playing time Music source Repeat Play starts. To return to normal play mode, press (REP) again. Track number To Press Playing tracks in random Switch display order — Shuf
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Storing stations Radio automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) The unit can store up to 6 stations per band The unit selects the stations with the strongest (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2). signals within the selected band, and stores them in the order of their frequency. Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. 1 Press repeatedly to select the radio. 2 Press repeatedly to select the Display items band. The following items can be displayed. 3 P
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If FM stereo reception is poor Receiving the stored — Monaural Mode During radio reception, press stations repeatedly until “MONO” indicator appears. 1 Press repeatedly to select the radio. 2 Press repeatedly to select the “MONO” indicator is displayed. band. The sound improves, but becomes 3 Press the number button ( to ) on monaural (“ST” disappears). which the desired station is stored. To return to normal, press again. If preset tuning does not work — Automatic tuning/Local Seek Mode A
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Quickly attenuating the Other Functions sound Press . “ATT” appears in the display. Adjusting the sound To restore the previous volume level, press characteristics again. You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. Canceling the beep sound 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing repeatedly. Each time you press , the item Press while pressing down. changes as follows: To activate the beep sound again, press these BAS (bass) TRE (treble) BAL (left-right) FAD (front-rear)
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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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Notes Additional • For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the Information ignition switch. • Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device. Replacing the lithium battery Maintenance Under normal conditions, batteries will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be Fuse replacement shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one When the battery becomes weak, the
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Removing the unit 1 Remove the front cover Detach the front panel (page 8). Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver. Repeat step for the other side. 2 Remove the unit 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 Repeat step for the right side. Slide the unit out of its mounting. 16
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Specifications 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 Maximum power output 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) Tuner section General FM Tuning range FM tuning interval: Outputs Audio outputs 50 kHz/200 kHz Power aerial relay control switchable lead 87.5 – 108 MHz Power amplifier control (at 50 kHz step) lead 87.5 – 107.9 MHz Tone con
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CD playback Troubleshooting A disc cannot be loaded. The following checklist will help you remedy •Another CD is already loaded. problems you may encounter with your unit. •The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or Before going through the checklist below, in the wrong way. check the connection and operating Playback does not begin. procedures. •Dirty or defective disc. •CD-R that is not finalized, or a CD-RW. General •You tried to playback a CD-R not designed for audio use. No sound. •Some CD-
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A programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural. The unit is in monaural reception mode. Cancel monaural reception mode (page 12). Error displays Error displays The following indications will flash for a while. A CD is dirty or inserted upside down. Clean or insert the CD correctly. The CD unit cannot be operated because of some problem. Press the RESET button on the unit. If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 19
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Félicitations ! Nous vous remercions d’avoir fait l’acquisition d’un lecteur de disque compact Sony. Cet appareil vous permet d’exploiter de multiples fonctions d’utilisation à l’aide des accessoires de commande ci-dessous : Accessoire de commande en option Mini-télécommande RM-X114 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Cette étiquette est située sur la partie inférieure de châssis. CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS Cette étiquette est
