Sony CDC-X104, CDC-X204, CDC-X304, CDC-X444, CDC-X144 User Manual

3-263-358-11(4)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player
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CDC-X444
CDC-X304 CDC-X144
CDC-X204 CDC-X104

©2004 Sony Corporation

Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on

circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.

PRECAUTIONS

•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.

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 rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture
condensation may occur inside the lenses and
display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will
not operate properly. In such a case, remove the
disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture
has evaporated.

To maintain high sound quality

Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit or discs.

For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.

Notes on discs

•To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface.
Handle the disc by its edge.

•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 parked cars or on
dashboards/rear trays.

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.___________________________________

Serial No. ___________________________________

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•Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/
residue. Such discs may stop spinning when
used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the
disc.

•Do not use any discs with labels or stickers
attached.
The following malfunctions may result from
using such discs:
– Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker

peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism).

– Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g.,

playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat
shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to
warp.

•Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do
not use such discs.

•You cannot play 8 cm (3 in) CDs.

•Before playing, clean the discs with a
commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each
disc from the center out. Do not use solvents
such as benzine, thinner, commercially available
cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog
discs.

Notes on CD-R/CD-R W discs

•You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CD-RWs
(rewritable CDs) designed for audio use on this
unit.
Look for these marks to distinguish CD-Rs/CD­RWs for audio use.

These marks denote that a disc is not for audio
use.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

Resetting the unit................................................. 4

DEMO (demonstration) mode ........................... 4

Theft protection.................................................... 4

BASIC OPERATION, AUDIO AND CLOCK
ADJUSTMENT

Turning the unit on .............................................. 5

Setting the clock ................................................... 5

Adjusting sound .................................................. 5

RADIO OPERATION

Storing stations automatically ........................... 6

Receiving the stored stations ............................. 6

Storing stations manually................................... 7

CD PLAYER OPERATION

Playing a disc ....................................................... 7

Reading the display............................................. 8

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Using auxiliary equipment ................................ 9

Various settings .................................................... 9

CARD REMOTE CONTROL

Names of parts ................................................... 10

Preparations ....................................................... 10

Replacing the battery ........................................ 10

TROUBLESHOOTING

General ................................................................ 11

Radio reception .................................................. 11

CD play ............................................................... 12

ERROR DISPLAYS/MESSAGES

Error displays ..................................................... 12

Messages ............................................................. 12

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Maintenance ....................................................... 13

Removing the unit ............................................. 13

Specifications...................................................... 14

•Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the
equipment used for its recording or the condition
of the disc) may not play on this unit.

•You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that is not
finalized*.

*A process necessary for a recorded CD-R or CD-

RW disc to be played on the audio CD player.

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GETTING STARTED

Note

Some buttons on the unit are assigned two or more
functions. For detailed descriptions, refer to the
related pages.

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after
replacing the car battery or changing the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Remove the front panel and press the reset button
with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.

Front panel detached

Reset button

Note

Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and
some memorized functions.

DEMO (demonstration) mode

The unit has an extra display (DEMO) mode which
demonstrates the illumination modes of the unit.
When you deactivate the unit by pressing (OFF),
the clock is displayed for about 10 seconds, then
the unit switches to DEMO mode.

To cancel DEMO mode

1 While in DEMO mode, press and hold

(PUSH-MENU) until “SET” appears on the
display.

2 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to select

“DEMO.”

3 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to select “DEMO OFF.”

Theft protection

Take the front panel with you when leaving the
car, and keep it in the supplied carrying case.

Caution alarm

If you turn off 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 tone will be
deactivated.

To detach the front panel

1 Press Z to remove the disc.
2 Press (OFF)*.
3 Press , then pull it off towards you. (Hold

the panel with one hand to prevent
accidentally dropping it.)

(OFF)

* If your car has no ACC position on the ignition

switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing
(OFF) until the display disappears to avoid car
battery drain.

To attach the front panel

1 Engage the right side of the front panel to

the right catch on the unit.

2 Push the panel forward until it locks.

Be sure not to press any buttons and the
display window.

To resume DEMO mode, repeat the above and
select “DEMO ON” at step 2.

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1

2

Notes

•If you detach the panel while the unit is still
turned on, the power will turn off automatically
to prevent the speakers from being damaged.

•Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a
parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

•Do not put anything on the inner surface of the
front panel.

BASIC OPERATION, AUDIO AND CLOCK ADJUSTMENT

(OFF)

(PUSH-MENU)

(SEEK)(+)/(SEEK)(–)

Turning the unit on

Press (SOURCE) on the front panel.

The unit also turns on when you insert a disc.

To deactivate the unit
Press (OFF).

The clock appears. After about 10 seconds, the unit
switches to DEMO mode (page 4).

To turn the unit off
Press and hold (OFF) until everything on the

display clears.

This operation is required to avoid car battery
drain, if your car has no ACC position on the
ignition switch.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

1 Press and hold (DSPL) until the clock

appears.

2 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to set the hour.
3 Press (DSPL).
4 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to set the minute.
5 Press (DSPL).

To display the clock
Press (DSPL).

To return to the former display, press (DSPL)
again.

(SOURCE)

(H-BASS),(EQ),
(DSPL),(ATT)

Adjusting sound

To adjust the volume

Turn (PUSH-MENU).

“VOL (volume)” appears on the display.

To attenuate the sound

Press (ATT).

“ATT•ON” appears on the display.
To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT)
again.

To adjust sound stage (DSSA*)

You can adjust sound stage and tone balance to
best serve a particular seat in the car.
* DSSA : abbreviation of “Drivers Sound Stage

Adjustment”

1 Press (PUSH-MENU).
2 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to select

“DSSA.”

3 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to select “L” (for the front

left seat), “R” (for the front right seat), or
“OFF.”

To adjust DSSA manually, press (PUSH-MENU)
after step 3 above, then press (SEEK) (+) or

(SEEK) (–) to select “BAL” or “FAD,” and turn
(PUSH-MENU) to adjust it.

To adjust the sound characteristics

You can adjust the balance, fader, low pass filter
and subwoofer volume.

1 Press (PUSH-MENU).
2 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to select

“BAL,” “FAD,” “LPF” or “SUB.”

Each time you press (SEEK) (+), the item
changes as follows:

LOW*1 t MID*1 t HI*1 t
BAL (balance; left-right) t
FAD (fader; front-rear) t
DSSA t
LPF (low pass filter)
SUB (subwoofer volume)

*1

When EQ is activated (page 6)

*2

When “SUB” is selected (page 9)

*3

The cut off frequency is adjustable to 78 Hz,
125 Hz or OFF.

*4

The volume level is adjustable between –10
and +10, or to ATT (attenuated).

3 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to adjust the selected

item.

*2*3

t

*2*4

5

To reinfor ce the bass sound
(H-BASS)

Press (H-BASS).

Each time you press (H-BASS), the H-BASS mode
is turned on and off.

Note

The H-BASS adjustment does not affect the signal
output from the AUDIO OUT REAR connectors on
the rear panel at the “SUB” (sub-woofer) position.

To set the equalizer (EQ)

You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types
(HIP-HOP, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, POPS, ROCK,
CUSTOM).
You can store a different equalizer setting for each
source.

RADIO OPERATION

The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).

Caution

When tuning in to stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

(SOURCE)

Number buttons

(SEEK)(+)/(SEEK)(–)

(MODE)

(BTM SENS)

To select the equalizer curve

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source (TUNER,

CD or AUX).

2 Press (EQ) repeatedly to select the desired

equalizer curve.

To cancel the equalizing effect, select “OFF.”

To adjust the equalizer curve

You can adjust and store the equalizer settings for
different tone ranges.

1 Follow the steps 1 and 2 above.
2 Press (PUSH-MENU).
3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to select the

desired tone range; “LOW,” “MID,” or “HI.”

4 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to adjust to the desired

volume level.

The volume level is adjustable from –10 to +10
dB by 1 dB steps.

5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to adjust the equalizer

curve.

Note

When EQ is set to “OFF,” you cannot adjust the
equalizer curve settings.

To restore the factory settings

You can restore the factory settings for the
equalizer curve settings while adjusting them.

During adjustment, press and hold
(PUSH-MENU) until the equalizer type (such as
HIP-HOP) appears on the display.

Storing stations automatically

– Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press and hold (BTM SENS) until “BTM”

flashes on the display.

The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep tone will be heard when the setting is
stored.

Notes

•If only a few stations can be received due to weak
signals, some number buttons will remain their
former settings.

•When a number is indicated on the display, the
unit starts storing stations from the one currently
displayed.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on

which the desired station is stored.

Band

Frequency

Button number

6

Automatic tuning

If preset tuning does not work, try the automatic
tuning.

Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to search for the
station.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.
Repeat the operation until the desired station is
received.

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently

Press (BTM SENS) repeatedly until “LOCAL•ON”
appears on the display.
The “LCL” indicator is displayed.
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will
be tuned in (local seek mode).

To cancel the local seek mode, press (BTM SENS)
once or twice so that the “LCL” indicator
disappears.

If you know the frequency of the station
(manual tuning)

Press and hold (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to locate
the approximate frequency.
Then press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) repeatedly to
fine adjust to the desired frequency.

CD PLAYER OPERATION

In addition to ordinary CD play, you can enjoy the
unit’s following feature:

•CD TEXT information is displayed when a CD
TEXT disc* is played.

*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.

Playing a disc

(OFF)

(PUSH-MENU)

(SHUF)

(REP)

(SEEK)(+)/(SEEK)(–)

(DSPL)

(SOURCE)

Z

Monaural mode

If FM stereo reception is poor, receive the station in
monaural mode.

During radio reception, press (BTM SENS)
repeatedly until “MONO ON” appears on the
display.

The “MONO” indicator is displayed.

To return to normal radio reception, press
(BTM SENS) again.

Storing stations manually

You can store only the desired stations on any
chosen number buttons.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to tune in to

the desired station.

4 Press and hold the desired number button

((1) to (6)) until “MEM” appears.

Insert a disc with the label side facing up.

“CD” appears on the display, and play starts.

If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “CD” appears to start play.
In normal play, when the last track finishes, the
unit returns to the first track and continues to play.

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To Press

Stop play Z or (OFF)
Eject the disc Z
Skip tracks (SEEK) (+)/(SEEK) (–)

(./>)
(once for each track)

Fast-forward/reverse (SEEK) (+)/(SEEK) (–)

(m/M)
(Press and hold to
desired point.)

Reading the display

When the disc/track changes, any prerecorded
title*1 of the new disc/track is displayed.
If the Auto Scroll mode is turned on, names
exceeding 8 characters will be scrolled.

There are following displayable items:

•Track number/elapsed playing time

•Disc name*1/artist name

•Track name

•Clock

*1

*2

Note

While the first/last track is playing, if (SEEK) (–)
or (SEEK) (+) is pressed, playback skips to the
last/first track.

Repeat and shuf fle play

You can select:

•REP•TRACK – to repeat the current track.

•SHUF•DISC – to play all tracks in the disc in
random order.

During play, press (REP) or (SHUF) repeatedly
until “REP•TRACK” or “SHUF•DISC” appears on
the display.

To return to normal play, select “REP•OFF” or
“SHUF•OFF.”

Note

During shuffle play, pressing . allows you to
skip only to the beginning of the current track, not
to the previous track.

To Press

Switch display item (DSPL)

*1

“NO NAME” is displayed when there is no
prerecorded name to display.

*2

Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.

Notes

•Some characters cannot be displayed.

•For some CD TEXT discs with very many
characters, information may not scroll.

•This unit cannot display the artist name for each
track of a CD TEXT disc.

To turn on/off the Auto Scroll mode

1 Press and hold (PUSH-MENU) until “SET”

appears on the display.

2 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to select

“A.SCRL.”

3 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to select “ON” or “OFF.”

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

(PUSH-MENU)

(SEEK)(+)/(SEEK)(–)

Using auxiliary equipment

You can listen to equipment (such as a cassette,
MD, or MP3 portable player) connected to the unit.
Refer to the operating instructions for the
corresponding equipment for more detailed
information.
Be sure to remove the inserted CD to prevent
possible damage to the unit before connecting the
equipment.

1 Connect a cassette/MD/MP3 portable player

or other equipment to the unit’s AUX jack
(3.5 mm dia.).

2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX”

appears on the display.

Various settings

To align the sound levels (Sour ce Level
Adjustor)

Volume may vary each time you change the source
mode. In this case, you can align each source
mode’s volume to almost the same level.

1 Select the source mode to be adjusted.
2 Press and hold (SOURCE) until “LEVEL 0”

appears on the display.

3 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to adjust the level.

The volume level is adjustable from –6 to +6 dB
by 1 dB steps.

(SOURCE)

AUX

To change the display and beep tone
settings

You can set the dimmer of the display, change the
display illumination color (only for the CDC-X144
and CDC-X104), and turn on or off the VU level
meter and the beep tone.
Proceed as follows while the unit is turned on.
There are items that cannot be selected if you
operate when the unit is deactivated.

1 Press and hold (PUSH-MENU) until “SET”

appears on the display.

2 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to select

“DIM,” “VU,” “BEEP” or “ILM*1.”

Each time you press (SEEK) (+), the item
changes as follows:

DIM (dimmer) t
VU (VU level meter) t
A.SCRL*2 t
BEEP (beep tone) t
ILM (illumination color)

*1

Only for the CDC-X144 and CDC-X104

*2

Auto Scroll, available when source is CD
(page 8)

*1

3 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to change the setting for

the selected item.

To select the type of equipment
connected to the r ear panel

You can connect a power amplifier or a sub-woofer
to the AUDIO OUT REAR jacks on the rear of the
unit.
When a power amplifier or a sub-woofer is
connected, select the type of the connected
equipment correctly.

1 While the unit is deactivated (clock or DEMO

is diplayed), press (PUSH-MENU).

2 Turn (PUSH-MENU) to select “REAR” (for a

power amplifier) or “SUB” (for a sub­woofer).

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CARD REMOTE CONTROL

-Only for the CDC-X444

Names of parts

1

2

3

4
5

1 DSPL button
2 SOURCE button
3 SEEK (+/–) buttons
4 OFF button
5 VOL (+/–) buttons
6 MODE button
7 PRESET/ALBUM* (+/–) buttons
8 ATT button

* Not available

Note

If the display disappears by pressing (OFF) , it
cannot be operated with the remote control unless
(SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is
inserted to activate the unit first.

Preparations

A lithium battery is installed in the remote control
at the factory.
Before you use the remote control, be sure to
remove the insulating sheet by simply pulling it
out.

DSPL MODE

+

ALBUM

+

PRESET

SOURCE

–

SEEK

Remote control (back)

Insulating sheet

PRESET

ALBUM –

VOL

+

SEEK

–

ATTOFF

+

–

6

7

8

Replacing the battery

1 Insert the tip of a pointed object A into the

hole B and pull out the battery holder to
remove the lithium battery (CR2025).

Remote control (back)

A

Battery holder

2 Install a new lithium battery (CR2025)* with

the 3 side facing up in the battery holder,
and push the battery holder into the unit
until it clicks.

* Use of any other battery may present a risk of

fire or explosion.

Note

When the infrared receptor on the main unit is
exposed to direct sunlight, it may not respond to
signals from the remote control.

Notes on lithium battery

•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should the battery be swallowed,
immediately consult a doctor.

•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.

•Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.

•Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in
fire.

B

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TROUBLESHOOTING

The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the
connection and operating procedures.

General

No sound.

•Turn (PUSH-MENU) to the right to adjust the
volume.

•Cancel the ATT function.

•Set the fader control to the center position for a 2­speaker system.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

•The reset button has been pressed.
t Store again into the memory.

•The power lead or battery has been disconnected.

•The power connecting lead is not connected
properly.

No beep sound.

•The beep sound is canceled (page 9).

•An optional power amplifier is connected and
you are not using the built-in amplifier.

The display disappears from/does not appear
on the display window.

•The display disappears if you press and hold
(OFF).
t Press and hold (OFF) again until the display

appears.

•Remove the front panel and clean the connectors.
See “Cleaning the connectors” (page 13).

Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the ignition key is in the ON,
ACC, or OFF position.

The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s
accessory power connector.

No power is being supplied to the unit.

•Check the connection. If everything is in order,
check the fuse.

•The car does not have an ACC position.
t Press (SOURCE) (or insert a disc) to turn on

the unit.

The power antenna does not extend.

The power antenna does not have a relay box.

Radio reception

Preset tuning is not possible.

•Store the correct frequency in the memory.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.

•Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or
accessory power supply lead (red) to the power
supply lead of a car’s antenna booster (only
when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in
the rear/side glass).

•Check the connection of the car antenna.

•The auto antenna will not go up.
t Check the connection of the power antenna

control lead.

•Check the frequency.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

•The local seek mode is set to “ON.”
t Set the local seek mode to “OFF” (page 7).

•The broadcast signal is too weak.
t Perform manual tuning.

A program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.

t Cancel monaural reception mode (page 7).

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CD play

A CD cannot be inserted.

•Another CD is already inserted.

•The CD has been forcibly inserted upside down
or in the wrong way.

Play does not begin.

•Defective or dirty CD

•CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized.

•You tried to play a CD-R/CD-RW not designed
for audio use.

•Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not play due to its
recording equipment or the disc condition.

A disc is automatically ejected.

The ambient temperature exceeds 50˚C (112˚F).

The operation buttons do not function.
CD will not be ejected.

Press the reset button.

The sound skips from vibration.

•The unit is installed at an angle of more than 45˚.

•The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the
car.

The sound skips.

Dirty or defective disc.

ERROR DISPLAYS/ MESSAGES

Error displays

The following indications will flash for about 5
seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.

ERROR

•A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.
t Clean or insert the CD correctly.

•A CD cannot play because of some problem.
t Insert another CD.

FAILURE

The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.

t See the installation guide manual of this

model to check the connection.

HI TEMP

The ambient temperature is more than 50˚C
(112˚F).

t Wait until the temperature goes down below

50˚C (112˚F).

OFFSET

There may be an internal malfunction.

t Check the connection. If the error indication

remains on, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

RESET

The CD unit cannot be operated because of some
problem.

t Press the reset button.

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Messages

L.SEEK +/–

The Local Seek mode is on during automatic
tuning (page 7).

“ ” or “ ”

You have reached the beginning or the end of the
disc and you cannot go any further.

If these solutions do not help improve the
situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Maintenance

Cleaning the front panel

Wipe the surface with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

Cleaning the connectors

The connectors need to be cleaned occasionally.
Wipe the surface of the connectors with a cotton
swab slightly moistened with alcohol.

Main unit

Back of the front panel

Removing the unit

Remove the protection collar.

1

1 Detatch the front cover (page 4).
2 Engage the release keys together with the

protection collar.

Orient the release
key correctly.

3 Pull out the release keys to remove the

protection collar.

Notes

•For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning
the connectors, and remove the key from the
ignition switch.

•Never touch the connectors directly with your
fingers or with any metal device.

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 the power
connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows
again after replacement, there may be an internal
malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.

Fuse (10 A)

Warning

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this
could damage the unit.

2 Remove the unit.

1 Insert both release keys together until they

click.

Face the hook
inwards.

2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

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Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
CDC-X444/X304:

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.

CDC-X204/X144/X104:

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
22 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.

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency

10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Usable sensitivity 9 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 67 dB (stereo),

69 dB (mono)

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

0.5 % (stereo),

0.3 % (mono)
Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 - 15,000 Hz

AM

Tuning range 530 - 1,710 kHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency

10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs

Speaker impedance 4 - 8 ohms
Maximum power output

(sure seal connectors)

CDC-X444/X304:
52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
CDC-X204/X144/X104:
45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs Audio outputs terminal

Inputs Antenna input terminal
Tone controls Low:

Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 176 mm

Mounting dimensions

Mass Approx. 1.2 kg

Supplied accessories For the CDC-X444/X304/

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

(rear/sub switchable)
Power antenna relay control
terminal
Power amplifier control
terminal

±10 dB at 60 Hz (HIP-HOP)
Mid:
±10 dB at 1 kHz (HIP-HOP)
High:
±10 dB at 10 kHz (HIP-HOP)

(negative ground)

1

(7

/8 × 2 × 7 in.)

(w/h/d)
Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm

1

(7

/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 3/8 in.)

(w/h/d)

(2 lb 10 oz)

X204/X144/X104:
Parts for installation and
connections
Front panel case (1)
For the CDC-X444 only:
Card remote control
RM-Z304

CD player section

Signal-to-noise ratio 120 dB
Frequency response 10 - 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit

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