FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
3-862-647-11 (1)
Operating Instructions
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
EN
CDX-4187
1998 by Sony Corporation
Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact
Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety
of features. You can use an optional rotary
commander (RM-X4S).
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Table of Contents
Location of controls ................................................. 4
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 5
Detaching the front panel .................................. 5
Setting the clock .................................................. 6
CD Player
Listening to a CD ................................................ 6
Playing a CD in various modes ........................ 7
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 7
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 8
Receiving the memorized stations .................... 8
Other Functions
Using the rotary commander ............................ 9
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 10
Changing the sound and beep tone ............... 10
Turning on the clock display
— POWER SELECT function ..................... 11
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................... 11
Maintenance ....................................................... 12
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 13
Attaching the label to the rotary
commander ................................................... 13
Specifications ..................................................... 14
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 15
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Location of controls
MODE
SEEK/AMS
SOURCE
RELEASE
SOUND
EN
Refer to the pages for details.
1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music
Sensor/manual search) control 6, 7, 8
2 MODE (band select) button 7, 8
3 SOURCE (source select) button 6, 7, 8
4 Dial (volume/bass/treble/left-right/
front-rear control) 6, 10
5 SOUND button 6, 10, 11
6 Display window
7 DSPL (display mode change/time set)
button 6, 8
8 6 (eject) button 6
9 BTM/SENS (Best Tuning Memory/
sensitivity adjust) button 7, 8
!º RELEASE (front panel release) button
5, 12
!¡ Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit hidden by the front panel) 5
OFF
BTM
DSPL SENS
OFF
D - BASS
REPEAT
SHUF
123456
!™ OFF button 5, 6, 11
!£ Frequency Select switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “Frequency Select Switch” in the
Installation/Connections manual.
!¢ During radio reception:
Number buttons 8
During CD playback:
(1) REPEAT button 7
(2) SHUF button 7
!∞ D-BASS dial 10
When the positions of switch !£ have been
changed, be sure to press the reset button after
connecting power.
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Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time or
after replacing the car battery, you must reset
the unit.
Press the reset button with a pointed object,
such as a ball-point pen.
Notes
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it
from the unit.
• If you press (RELEASE) to detach the panel while
the unit is still on, the unit will turn off
automatically to prevent the speakers from
being damaged.
• When you carry the front panel with you, put it
in the supplied front panel case.
Attaching the front panel
Align part A of the front panel to part B of
the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks.
Reset button
Notes
• Pressing the reset button will erase all the
memorized program and memory functions.
• When you connect the power supply cord to the
unit or reset the unit, wait for about 10 seconds
before you insert a disc. Do not insert a disc
within these 10 seconds, otherwise, the unit will
not be reset, and you will have to press the reset
button again.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent the unit from being stolen.
1 Press (OFF).
2 Press (RELEASE) to open up the front
panel. Then slide the front panel a little
to the left, and pull it off towards you.
(OFF)
A
B
Notes
• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside
down.
• Do not press the front panel hard against the
unit when attaching it. Press it lightly against the
unit.
• Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on
the display window of the front panel.
• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight,
heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not
leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the
dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight
where there may be a considerable rise in
temperature.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. If
you connect an optional power amplifier and
do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep tone
will be disabled.
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Getting Started
(RELEASE)
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