Sony CDX-C460 Operating Manual

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Compact Disc

Changer System

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

Bruksanvisning

Manual de instruções

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

Con respecto a la instalación y a las conexiónes, consulte el manual de Instalación/conexiones suministrado.

Information om installation och anslutningar finns i den medföljande bruksanvisningen för installation/anslutningar.

Para instalação e as ligações, consulte o manual de instalação/ligações fornecido.

CDX-434RF

Precautions

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the rear exterior.

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.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony CD changer system. This unit lets you enjoy CD sound with the changer.

The CDX-434RF is a compact disc changer system comprised of the wired remote commander, the relay box, and the CD changer. The CD changer modulates the audio signal into the RF (Radio Frequency) signal so that it can be received by the existing FM tuner of your car audio. Therefore you will be able to enjoy CD play with your car audio even if it has no input terminals for a compact disc player.

•Compact and space saving CD changer for vertical, horizontal, suspended, or inclined installation in your car.

•Supplied wired remote enables you to control the CD changer installed in the trunk room of your car.

•Repeat play function for playing a track or a disc repeatedly.

•Shuffle play function for playing tracks of one disc or of all discs in random order.

Table of contents
Getting Started
Resetting the unit .................................................	4
Preparing the CD changer ..................................	4
Changing the transmitting frequency ...............	5
CD Changer
Listening to a CD .................................................	6
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play .................................................	7
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play .................................................	7
Changing the output level ..................................	7
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................................	8
Notes on compact discs .......................................	8
Maintenance ..........................................................	9
Location of controls ...........................................	10
Specifications ......................................................	11
Troubleshooting guide ......................................	12

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, etc.

Reset button

Preparing the CD changer

With the arrow side facing up

Tab

Labelled surface up

10 discs, one in each tray

2 Unlock.

Release, and slide open.

Disc magazine

To remove

Z (EJECT)

Use the supplied disc magazine or the disc magazine XA-250. The disc magazine XA-10B cannot be used with this unit. If you use any other disc magazine, it may cause a malfunction.

Notes

•To listen to an 8 cm CD, use the optional Sony CD adaptor CSA-8. Be sure to always use the specified adaptor, as failing to do so may cause a malfunction of the unit. If you use any other adaptor, the unit may not operate properly. When using the Sony CD adaptor, make sure that the three catches on the adaptor are firmly latched onto the 8 cm CD.

•Do not insert the Sony CD adaptor CSA-8 in the disc magazine without a disc, malfunction may result.

If the disc magazine does not lock properly

Take out the disc magazine, press Z, and reinsert it.

Use the unit with the door closed

Otherwise, foreign matter may enter the unit and contaminate the lenses inside the CD changer.

Notes on the disc magazine

•Do not leave the disc magazine in locations with high temperature and high humidity, such as on a car dashboard or in the rear window where the disc magazine will be subject to direct sunlight.

•Do not place more than one disc at a time onto a tray, otherwise the CD changer and the discs may be damaged.

•Do not drop the disc magazine or subject it to a violent shock.

When the tray comes out

Normally, the trays will not come out of the disc magazine. However, if they are pulled out of the disc magazine, it is easy to re-insert them.

With the cut-away portion of the tray facing you, insert the right corner of the tray in the slot, then push in the left corner until it clicks.

Note

Do not insert the tray upside down or in the wrong direction.

Changing the transmitting frequency

Because this unit processes CD playback sound through an FM tuner, there may be interference noise during CD playback. In such a case, change the frequency of the modulated RF signal transmitted from the unit. The initial setting is 88.3 MHz.

1 Press (SHUF/REP) for two seconds until frequency appears.

2 Press	or	repeatedly to
select the frequency.
Each time you press		or	,
the frequency changes as follows:

88.3 MHz t 89.9 MHz t 89.7 MHz t

89.5 MHz t 89.3 MHz t 89.1 MHz t

88.9 MHz t 88.7 MHz t 88.5 MHz t

88.3MHz

88.3 MHz t 88.5 MHz t 88.7 MHz t

88.9 MHz t 89.1 MHz t 89.3 MHz t

89.5 MHz t 89.7 MHz t 89.9 MHz t

88.3 MHz

3 Press (SHUF/REP) for two seconds.

Notes

•When you change the transmitting frequency on the unit, be sure to tune your FM tuner to the newly selected one.

•Press u on the wired remote before changing the frequency if the power to the unit is turned off.

CD Changer

Listening to a CD

1 Turn on the FM tuner of your car audio.

2 Tune in the selected transmitting frequency* with the FM tuner of your car audio.

*The frequency of the unit is set to 88.3 MHz at the factory.

You can change the frequency. (See “Changing the transmitting frequency” on page 5.)

3 Press u.

CD playback starts.

Locating a specific point in a track

—Manual Search

During CD playback, push down and hold either side of (AMS). Release the control when you have found the desired point.

To search	To search
backward	forward

Locating a specific disc

—Disc Select

During CD playback, press or once for each disc you wish to skip.

To locate succeeding discs

4 Adjust the volume with the volume control on your car audio.

All the tracks play from the beginning.

Stopping CD play

Press (OFF).

Notes

•When CD playback stops, you may hear some noise from the speakers. To prevent this from happening, turn the volume down before stopping CD playback.

•If you turn off the ignition switch of your car without stopping CD playback, it will automatically resume CD playback from where it was stopped when you turn on the ignition switch again.

Locating a specific track

—Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During CD playback, push down either side of (AMS) once for each track you wish to skip.

To locate	To locate
previous	succeeding
tracks	tracks

To locate previous discs

Listening to the radio or a tape

Be sure to stop CD playback before you start listening to the radio or a tape.

Note

Be sure to stop CD playback, otherwise there may be some interference with radio reception.

Playing tracks in random

order — Shuffle Play

You can select:

•SHUF 1 to play the tracks on the current disc in random order.

•SHUF 2 to play all the discs in random order.

Press (SHUF/REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears (SHUF 1 or SHUF 2).

After five seconds, the shuffle play starts.

Each time you press (SHUF/REP), the display changes as follows:

B SHUF 1 B SHUF 2 B REP 1 B REP 2

Cancel (SHUF off) b

To go back to the normal playback mode, press (SHUF/REP) repeatedly until “SHUF” or “REP” disappears.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

You can select:

•REP 1 to repeat the track. •REP 2 to repeat the disc.

Press (SHUF/REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears (REP 1 or REP 2).

After five seconds, the repeat play starts.

Each time you press (SHUF/REP), the display changes as follows:

B SHUF 1 B SHUF 2 B REP 1 B REP 2

Cancel (REP off) b

To go back to the normal playback mode, press (SHUF/REP) repeatedly until “REP” or “SHUF” disappears.

Changing the output level

You can select the output level from the unit. Normally the unit is used in the initial output level; change the level if necessary.

1 Press (SHUF/REP) for two seconds.

2 Press (SHUF/REP) momentarily.

		Initial setting
3 Press	or	repeatedly to
select the output level.

To decrease the output level

: ,

To increase the output level

: ,

4 Press (SHUF/REP) for two seconds.

Note

When you select level 4 or 5, the CD playback sound may be distorted or you may hear some noise. In such a case, select a lower output level on the unit and turn down the overall volume on your car audio.

Additional

Information

Precautions

•This unit cannot be used with a car audio without FM tuner.

•If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

•If no power is being supplied to the unit, check the connections first. If everything is in order, check the fuse.

•Avoid installing the CD changer and wired remote in places:

—subject to temperature exceeding 55°C.

—subject to direct sunlight.

—near heat sources (such as heaters).

—exposed to rain or moisture.

—exposed to excessive dust or dirt.

—subject to excessive vibration.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes on compact discs

A dirty or defective disc may cause sound drop-outs during CD playback. To enjoy optimum sound, handle the disc as follows.

Handle the disc by its edge, and do not touch the unlabelled surface.

This way

Do not stick paper or tape on the discs.

Not this way

Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air-ducts. Do not leave discs in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in the temperature inside the car.

Not this way

Before playing, clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc in the direction of the arrows.

This way

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.

Notes on discs

If you use the discs explained below, the sticky residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and may cause malfunction or ruin your discs.

Do not use second-hand or rental CDs that have a sticky residue on the surface (for example, from peeled-off stickers or from ink, or glue leaking from under the stickers).

There are paste residue.

Ink is sticky.

Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are beginning to peel off.

Stickers that are beginning to peel away, leaving a sticky residue.

Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers attached.

Labels are attached.

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the unit, and the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc magazine and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

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.

Warning

Use the specified amperage fuse.

Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause serious damage.

Location of controls

Wired remote (RM-X88)

Refer to the pages for details.

1 DISC (disc select) buttons 5, 6, 7

2AMS (Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control 6

3 REP (repeat play) indication

4 SHUF (shuffle play) indication

5DISC (disc number) indication

The indicated disc number matches the disc number in the disc magazine.

6 TRACK (track number) indication

7 MHz (frequency) indication

8u (play/pause) button 5, 6

If pressed during CD playback, the CD will pause. If pressed again, CD playback will continue.

9 OFF button 6

0Play/pause indication

Turns around during CD playback and flashes when the pause button is pressed.

qa LEVEL (output level) indication

qs SHUF/REP (shuffle play/repeat play/ control mode set) button 5, 7

Specifications

CD changer (CDX-434RF)

System	Compact disc digital audio
	system
Transmitting frequency	88.3 MHz/88.5 MHz/
	88.7 MHz/88.9 MHz/
	89.1 MHz/89.3 MHz/
	89.5 MHz/89.7 MHz/
	89.9 MHz (switchable)
Output terminals	Wired remote control
	(8 pin)
	RF signal (FM) output
	Power input (3 pin)
Current drain	800 mA (at playback)
	800 mA (at disc loading/
	ejecting)
Operating temperature	–10°C to +55°C
Dimensions	Approx. 262 × 90 ×
	181.5 mm (w/h/d)
Mass	Approx. 2.1 kg

Relay box

Input/output	Aerial input terminal
	Aerial output cord
	CD changer input cord
Dimensions	Approx. 40 × 40 × 27 mm
	(w/h/d)
Mass	Approx. 140 g

Wired remote (RM-X88)

Dimensions	Approx.
	122 × 36.5 × 15.5 mm
	(w/h/d)
Mass	Approx. 255 g

General

Supplied accessories	Disc magazine (1)
	Parts for installation and
	connections (1 set)
Optional accessories	CD single adaptor CSA-8
	Disc magazine XA-250

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting guide

The following checklist will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your unit.

Before going through the checklist below, refer to the connection and operating procedures.

General

Problem	Cause/Solution

The unit does not function.	•The built-in micro computer has malfunctioned.
	t Press the reset button of the CD changer.
	•The connecting cords are not connected properly.

The sound skips.	•The CD changer is installed in an unstable location.
	t Re-install it in a stable location.
	•The CD is dirty or defective.
	t Clean or replace it.

The disc magazine is not locked in the CD changer.

Take out the disc magazine, press Z, and re-insert the disc magazine until it is locked securely.

Error displays

The following indication will flash for about five seconds.

Display	Cause	Solution

	The disc magazine is not inserted in	Insert the disc magazine with CDs
	the CD changer.	into the CD changer.

	No CD is inserted in the disc	Take out the disc magazine and insert
	magazine.	CDs.

	The CD is dirty.	Clean the CD.

	The CD is inserted upside down.	Insert the CD correctly.

	The CD changer cannot be operated	Press the reset button of the CD
	because of some problem.	changer.

If the solutions mentioned above do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Precauciones

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

La etiqueta CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT se encuentra en la parte exterior posterior.

CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR

VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

Esta etiqueta está situada en el chasis interno de la unidad de activación.

¡Bienvenido!

Enhorabuena por la adquisición del sistema de cambiador de discos compactos de Sony. Esta unidad le permitirá disfrutar del sonido de los discos compactos con el cambiador.

El CDX-434RF es un sistema de cambiador de discos compactos que se compone de mando a distancia alámbrico, caja de relé y cambiador de CD. El cambiador de CD modula la señal de audio en la señal RF (Radiofrecuencia) para que el sintonizador de FM del sistema de audio del automóvil pueda recibirla. Por tanto, podrá disfrutar de reproducciones de CD con el sistema de audio del automóvil aunque no disponga de terminales de entrada para reproductores de CD.

•El cambiador de CD, compacto y de tamaño reducido, puede instalarse en el automóvil en posición vertical, horizontal, suspendida o inclinada.

•El mando a distancia alámbrico suministrado permite controlar el cambiador de CD instalado en el maletero del automóvil.

•La función de reproducción repetida permite reproducir un tema o un disco de forma repetida.

•La función de reproducción aleatoria permite reproducir temas de un disco o de todos los discos en orden aleatorio.

Índice
Procedimientos iniciales
Restauración de la unidad ..................................	4
Preparación del cambiador de discos
compactos ........................................................	4
Cambio de la frecuencia de transmisión ...........	5
Cambiador de discos compactos
Escucha de discos compactos .............................	6
Reproducción de temas en orden aleatorio
— Reproducción aleatoria .............................	7
Reproducción repetida de temas
— Reproducción repetida ..............................	7
Cambio del nivel de salida .................................	7
Información complementaria
Precauciones .........................................................	8
Notas sobre los discos compactos ......................	8
Mantenimiento .....................................................	9
Ubicación de los controles ................................	10
Especificaciones ..................................................	11
Guía para la solución de problemas ................	12

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