Sony CDX-L410X Operating Instruction

FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player

3-247-731-11 (1)

Operating Instructi on s
Mode d’emploi

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bot tom of the unit.
Record these numbers in the spa ce provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this produc t.

Model No. CDX-L410X Serial No.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel
d’installation/raccordement fourni.

US
FR

CDX-L410X

© 2003 Sony Corporation

Warning

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Welcome !

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 a
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.

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features
even mo re with:

Optional controller accesso r y

Card remote commander RM-X114

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Table of Contents

Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CD Player

Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Display items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Playing tracks in ra ndom order

— Shuffle Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Radio

Storing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM). . . . . . . 10

Receiving the stored stations. . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Storing only the desired stations . . . . . . . . . 11

Other Functions

Adjusting the balance and fader . . . . . . . . . 12

Quickly attenuating the sound . . . . . . . . . . 1 2

Canceling the beep sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting the equalizer (EQ3). . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Additional Information

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

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Location of controls

Refer to the pages listed for details.

SEL

MODE

SOURCE

SENS

ATT DSPL

1

REP SHUF

2 3 4 5 6

SEEK

OFF

EQ3

BTM

CDX-L410X

a Volume +/– button
b SEL (select) button

Selecting items.

c MODE button

Changing the operation.

d Display window
e OFF (Stop/Power off) button*

7, 9

f Z (eject) button 9
g (front panel release) button 7
h SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD) button

Selecting the source.

i ATT (attenuate) button 12
j SENS button 11
k RESET button (located on t he fron t side of

the unit, behind the fr ont panel) 7

l Number buttons

Radio:
Storing the desired station on each number
button.
CD:

(3): REP 10
(4): SHUF 10

m BTM (Best Tuning Memory) button 10
n DSPL (display mode change) button

8, 9

o EQ3 button 12
p Receptor for the card remote

commander

q SEEK +/– button

Radio:
Tuning in stations automatically/finding a
station manually.
CD:
Skipping tracks/fast-forwarding , r eversing a
track.

* Warning when installing in a car without

an ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition switch

After turning off the ignition, be sure to press
and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display
disappears.

Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this
causes battery drain.

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Card remote commander RM-X114
(optional)

DSPL MODE

+

PRESET

LIST

+

DISC

MENU

–

SEEK

SOUND

SOURCE

DISC

PRESET –

+

VOL

+

SEEK

R

–

TE

N

E

ATTOFF

–

The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.

a DSPL button
b MENU button*
c SOURCE button
d SEEK (+/–) buttons
e SOUND button
f OFF button
g VOL (+/–) buttons
h MODE button
i LIST button*
j DISC*/PRESET (+/–) button
k ENTER button*
l ATT button

Precautions

• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight,
allow the unit to cool off befor e operating it.

• Power antenna will extend automatical ly while
the unit is o perating .

If you have any questions or probl em s
concerning your unit that are not covered in this
manual, please consult your nearest S ony dea ler.

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very dam p 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 jui ce or other soft drinks
onto the unit or discs.

* Not available for this unit

Note

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

Tip

Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details on
how to replace the batteries (page 13).

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Notes on discs

• T o keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface.
Handle the disc by its edge.

• Keep your discs in their cases or disc
magazines when no t in use.

• Do not subject the discs to heat/high
temperature. Avoid leaving them in parked cars
or on dashboards/rear trays.

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

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

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

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

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

• Do not use an y discs with label s or stickers
attached.
The following malfunctions may result from
using such discs:
– Inability to eject a d is c (due to a label or

sticker peeling off and jamming the eject
mechanism).

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

playback skippi ng, or no playback) due t o
heat shrinking of a sticker or label caus in g a
disc to warp.

• Discs with non-s t andard shapes (e.g ., heart,
square, star) ca nnot 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) CD s.

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

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

* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW

disc to be played on the audio CD player.

Getting Started

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or
after replacing the car battery or chan ging the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Remove the front panel and press the RESET
button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point
pen.

RESET button

Note

Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.

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 op ti onal amplifier and do not
use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be
deactivated.

1 Press (OFF)*.

CD playback or radio reception stops (the key
illumination and display remain on).

* 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.

2 Press , then slide the front panel a

little to the left, pull it off towards you.

(OFF)

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 drop or put excessive pressure on the front

panel and its display window.

• 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.

Tip

When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.

continue to next page t

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Attaching the front panel

Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the
unit as illustrated and push the left side into
position until it clicks.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indica tion.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.

The hour indication flashes.

A

B

Note

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

1Press the volume +/– button to set

the hour.

2Press (SEL).

The minute indi cation flashes.

3Press the volume +/– button to set

the minute.

2 Press (DSPL).

The clock starts. Aft er th e cl ock setting is
completed, the display retu rn s to normal play
mode.

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CD Player

Display items

The following items can be displayed.

Playing a disc

Insert the disc (labeled side up).

Playback starts automatically.

If a disc is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly unti l “ C D ” appears to start play back.

To Press

Stop playba ck Z or (OFF)
Eject the disc Z
Skip tracks

–Automatic

Music Sensor

Fast-forward/
reverse
–Manual Search

Notes

• While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if

(SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) is pressed, playback

skips to the last/first track of the disc.

• When the last track on the disc is over, playback
restarts from the first track of the disc.

(SEEK) (–/+)
(./>)
[once for each tr ack]

(SEEK) (–/+)
(m/M)
[hold to desired p o i nt ]

Source

Track number

To Press

Switch display item (DSPL)

Displayable ite m s

• Elapsed playing
time

•clock

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Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

The current track will repeat itself when it
reaches the end.

During playback, press (3) (REP) until
“REP” indica t or appear s i n th e
display.

“REP” indicator is displayed.

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, press (3) (REP)
again.

Radio

The unit can store up t o 6 st ations per band
(FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).

Caution

When tuning in stat i ons while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents .

Storing stations
automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the st rongest
signals wit hi n t he selected band, and sto r es them
in the order of their frequency.

Playing tracks in random
order

— Shuffle Play

You can select to play t he tracks on the curr ent
disc in random order .

During playback, press (4) (SHUF)
until “SHUF” indicator appears in the
display.

“SHUF” indicator is displayed.

Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, press (4)
(SHUF) again.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press (BTM) for 2 seconds.

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

Notes

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

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

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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 sto re d.

If preset tuning does not work

— Automatic tuning/Local Se ek Mode

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 rece ived.

Local Seek Mode:

If the automatic tuning stops too
frequently, press (SENS) repeatedly
until “LCL” indicator appears in the
display.

“LCL” indicator is displayed.

Only the stations with relatively strong
signals will be tuned in.

To cancel the local seek mode, press (SENS)
again.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to
locate the approximate frequency, then press
(SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) repeatedly to fine adjust to
the desired frequency (manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor

— Monaural Mode

During radio reception, press (SENS)
repeatedly until “MONO” indicator
appears in the display.

“MONO” indicator is displayed.

The sound improves, but becomes monaural
(“ST” disapp ears).

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

Storing only the desired
stations

You can manually preset the desired stati ons on
any chosen number button.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select

the radio.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to tune

in the stat i on that you want to store.

4 Press the desired number button ((1)

to (6)) for 2 seconds until “MEM”
appears.

The number button indication appears in the
display.

Note

If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be erased.

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Other Functions

Adjusting the balance and
fader

You can adjust the balance and fader.

1 Press (SEL) repeate dly until “BAL” or

“FAD” appears.

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

LOW* t MID* t HI* t
BAL (left-right)

* When EQ3 is activated (page 12) .

2 Press the volume +/– button to adjust

the selected item.

Note

Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.

Quickly attenuating the
sound

Press (ATT).

The “ATT” appears in the display.

To restore the previous volume level, press
(ATT) again.

Canceling the beep sound

Press (6) while pressing (SEL) down.

To activate the beep sound again, press these
buttons again.

Note

If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not
use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be
deactivated.

t FAD (front-rear)

Setting the equalizer (EQ3)

Yo u can select an equal i zer curve for 7 music
types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, N­AGE, ROCK, CUST, and OFF (equalizer OFF)).
You can store a different equalizer setting for
each source.

Selecting the equalizer curve

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(Radio or CD).

2 Press (EQ3) repeatedly until the

desired equalizer curve.

Each time you press (EQ3), the item
changes.

To cancel the equalizing effect, select “OFF.”

Adjusting the equalizer curve

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

1 Press (SOURCE) to select a source

(Radio or CD).

2 Press (EQ3) repeatedly to select the

desired equalizer curve.

3 Adjusting the equalizer cur ve.

1Press (SEL) repeatedly to select the

desired tone range.

Each time you pr ess (SEL), the tone range
changes.

LOW t MID t HI (t BAL t FAD)

2Press the volume +/– button

repeatedly to adjust to the desired
volume level.

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

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3Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the

equalizer curve .

To restore the factory-set equali zer curve,
press (SEL) for 2 seconds.
After 3 seconds, the display returns to
normal play mode.

Note

When EQ3 is set to “OFF,” you cannot adjust the
equalizer curve settings.

Additional Information

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

When replacing t he fuse, be sure to use on e
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 su ch 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 u ni t.

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the
connectors between the unit and the front panel
are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the
front panel (p age 7) and clean the connectors
with a cotton swab dipped in alco hol. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.

Replacing the lithium battery

Under normal conditions, batteries will last
approximately 1 year . (The serv ic e lif e may be
shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range of the
card remote commander becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium
battery. Use of any other battery may present a
risk of fire or explosion.

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+ side up

Notes on lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of

children. Should th e 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 w hen

installing the battery.

• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,

otherwise a shor t-circuit may occur.

Main unit

Back of the front panel

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.

WARNING

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

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Removing the unit

1 Remove the protection collar.

1 Detach the front panel (pag e 7) .
2 Engage the release keys together

with the protection collar.

2 Remove the unit.

1Insert both releas e keys together

until they click.

Face the hook
inwards.

Orient the release
key correctly.

3 Pull out the release keys to remove

the protection collar.

2Pull the release keys to unseat the

unit.

3Slide the unit out of the mounting.

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Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

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.

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB
Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter Below measurable limi t

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range 87.5 – 107.9 MHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity 11 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo),

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Separation 33 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 AM: 30 µV

68 dB (mono)

0.7 % (stereo),

0.5 % (mono)

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs
Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms

Maximum power output 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

(sure seal connectors)

General

Outputs Audio outputs (rear)

Inputs Antenna input terminal
Tone controls Low:

Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 176 mm
Mounting dimensions Appro x. 182 × 53 × 161 mm

Mass Approx. 1.2 kg
Supplied accessori es Parts for installation and

Optional accessory Card remote commander

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Power antenna relay control
terminal
Power amplifier control
terminal

±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid:
±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD)
High:
±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)

(negative ground)

1

(7

/8 × 2 × 7 in) (w/h/d)

1

(7

/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 3/8 in)

(w/h/d)
(2 lb 10 oz)
connections

Front panel case (1)
RM-X114

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Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your un it.
Before going through the checklist below, check
the connect i on and operating procedures.

General

No sound.

• Press the volume + button to adjust the
volume.

• Cancel the ATT function.

• Set the fader contro l to the center posi tion for
a 2-speaker syste m.

The contents of the memory have been
erased.

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

• The power cord or battery has been
disconnected.

• The power connecting cord is not connected
properly.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is canceled (page 12).

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

The display disappear from/does not appear
in the display wi ndow.

• The display disappears i f y ou press and hold
(OFF).
t Press and hold (OFF) again until the

disappears.

• Remove the front panel and clean the
connectors. See “Cleaning the connec to rs”
(page 13) for d e t ails.

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

The leads are no t matched correctly wi th the
car’s accessory power connect or.

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) (o r insert a disc) to turn

on the unit.

The power is continuously supplied to the
unit.

The car does not have an A CC position.

The power antenna does not extend.

The power antenna does not have a relay box.

CD playback

A disc cannot be loaded.

• Another CD is already loaded.

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

Playback does not begin.

• Defective dirty CD.

• CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized.

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

• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not pla y du e to
its recording equipment or the disc
condition.

A disc is automatically ejected.

The ambient tempe ra t ur e exceeds 50°C
(122°F).

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

Press the RESET button.

The sound skips from vi br a tion.

• The unit is installed at an angle of more than
60°.

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

The sound skips.

Dirty or defect ive disc.

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Radio reception

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.

• The broadcast sig n al i s to o w eak.

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

• Connect a power ante nna 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 connect i on of the car antenna.

• The auto ant enna 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 S et the local seek mode to “OFF” (page

11).

• The broadcast sig n al i s to o w eak.
t Perform manual tuning.

The “ST” indication flashes.

• Tune in the frequency accura te l y.

• The broadcast sig n al i s to o w eak.
t Set the monaural reception mode to

“ON” (page 11).

A program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode.
t Canc el monaural recepti on m ode (page

11).

Error displays/Messages

Error displays

The following indica tions will flash for about 5
seconds, and an al arm sound will be hear d.

Err04

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

Err99

The CD unit cannot be o per ated because of
some problem.
t Press the RESET button on the unit.

Messages

“ ” or “ ”

You have reached the beginning or the end of
the disc and you ca nnot go any furt her.

If these solution s do not help improve the
situation, consul t y our nearest Sony dealer.

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