Sony CD-CX427 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MODE D’EMPLOI

CDC-X427 YUC

STEREO CAR CD RECEIVER RADIO-TOCADISCOS DE CD ESTEREOFONICO PARA AUTOMOVIL

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

OWNER’S RECORD

For your convenience, record the model number and serial number (you will find them on the bottom side of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your AIWA dealer in case of difficulty.

Model No. CDC-X427 Serial No.

8C-KCG-901-01 011120ATM-OX

PRECAUTIONS

• Use only in a 12-volt DC negative-ground electrical system.

• Disconnect the vehicle’s negative battery terminal while mounting and connecting the unit.

• When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one with an identical amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating may cause serious damage to the unit.

• Do NOT attempt to disassemble the unit. Laser beams from the optical pickup are dangerous to the eyes.

• Make sure that pins or other foreign objects do not get inside the unit; they may cause malfunctions, or create safety hazards such as electrical shock or laser beam exposure.

• When your vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in the temperature inside, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

• Keep the volume at a level at which you can hear outside warning sounds (horns, sirens, etc.).

NOTE

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.

CAUTION

Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void the user’s right or authority to operate this product.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THEFT PROTECTION .............................................. 2

BASIC OPERATION, AUDIO AND CLOCK

ADJUSTMENT ..................................................... 2

RADIO OPERATION ................................................. 3

CD PLAYER OPERATION ........................................ 4

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ......................................... 5

OTHER FUNCTIONS ............................................... 6

CARD REMOTE CONTROL ..................................... 6

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 7

MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 7

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................... 7

Note

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

CD Notes

• Playing a defective or dusty CD can

cause dropouts in sound.

• Hold CDs as illustrated.

• Do NOT touch the unlabeled side.

• Do NOT attach any seal, label or

data protection sheet to either side of CD.

• Do NOT expose a CD to direct sunlight or excessive

heat.

• Wipe a dirty CD from the center outward with a cleaning

cloth. Never use solvents such as benzine or alcohol.

• This unit cannot play 3-inch (8 cm) CDs.

• NEVER insert a 3-inch CD contained in the adapter or

any irregularly shaped CD. The unit may not be able to eject it, resulting in a malfunction.

DEMO (Demonstration) mode

The unit has an extra display (DEMO) mode which demonstrates the illumination modes of the unit. The unit switches to DEMO mode automatically if you turn the unit on and leave it as it is for 5 seconds after all the connections have been completed.

To cancel DEMO mode

1 During DEMO mode, press and hold SRC until “ILL”

appears in the display.

2 Press i or k to select “DE.” 3 Turn AUDIO CONTROL to select “DE 0.”

To resume DEMO mode, select “DE 1” in step 3.

In addition to ordinary CDs, CD-Rs or CD-RWs can be read by this unit. However, NEVER use a CD-R or CD-RW that contains no data or data in the wrong format, such as MP3 or other computer files.

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THEFT PROTECTION

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

Detaching the front panel

Before detaching the front panel, remove the CD to prevent possible damage to the unit.

1 Press z to remove the CD. 2 Press and hold PWR/MUTE until the unit turns off. 3 Press %. (Hold the panel with one hand to prevent

accidentally dropping it.)

4 Remove the panel.

Attaching the front panel

1 Engage the left side of the front panel to the left catch

on the unit.

2 Push the panel forward until it locks. Be sure not to

press any buttons while you are attaching the panel.

BASIC OPERATION, AUDIO AND CLOCK ADJUSTMENT

PWR/MUTE SEL

AUDIO CONTROL

DISP

i/k

BAND

Turning the unit on/off

• Press PWR/MUTE to turn on the unit. The unit also turns on when you insert a CD.

• Press and hold PWR/MUTE until the unit turns off.

Note

Most operations described in this manual require the unit to be turned on before starting the operation, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Changing the source mode

1 Press SRC.

Pressing SRC cycles through source modes in the following order:

FM1 (FM2/FM3/AM1/AM2) → CD* → AUX

↑

* “CD” does not appear in the display when there is no

CD in the unit.

SRC

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Note

Do not touch the connector on the reverse side of the front panel. This could cause a poor or faulty connection.

Adjusting the volume

1 Turn AUDIO CONTROL.

VOL (volume) indicator flashes.

Muting the sound

1 Press PWR/MUTE briefly.

MUTE indicator flashes.

To restore volume, briefly press PWR/MUTE again.

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