Sony CDX-L450 annexe

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

3-227-740-11 (1)

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions Bedienungsanleitung Mode d’emploi Istruzioni per l’uso Gebruiksaanwijzing

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Si dichiara che l’apparecchio è stato fabbricato in conformità all’art. 2, Comma 1 del D.M. 28.08.1995 n. 548.

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.

Zur Installation und zum Anschluß siehe die mitgelieferte Installations-/ Anschlußanleitung.

Zie voor het monteren en aansluiten van het apparaat de bijgeleverde handleiding “Installatie en aansluitingen”.

Per l’installazione e i collegamenti, fare riferimento al manuale di istruzioni per l’installazione e i collegamenti in dotazione.

GB DE FR IT

CDX-L450

Welcome !

Precautions

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features using the following controller accessories:

Optional accessories

Rotary commander RM-X4S

• 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.

•If your car is equipped with a power aerial, it 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 may condense on the lenses inside 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 quality sound

If you have drink holders near your audio equipment, be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit and CD. Sugary residues on the unit or CD may contaminate the lenses inside the unit, reduce the sound quality, or prevent sound reproduction altogether.

Notes on handling discs

A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum sound, handle the disc as follows. Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface.

Notes on discs

If you use the discs explained below, the sticky residue can cause the disc 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 stick paper or tape on the disc.

Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use. Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air-ducts, or leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car.

Before playing, clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center out.

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 discs with labels or stickers attached.

Labels are attached.

Notes on CD-R discs

•You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs)

designed for audio use on this unit. Look for this mark to distinguish CD-Rs for audio use.

This mark denotes that a disc is not for audio use.

•Some CD-Rs (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 that is not

finalized*.

* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R disc to

be played on the audio CD player.

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

Discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs, octagonal discs etc.) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs

Use the optional Sony compact disc single adaptor (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from damage.

Table of Contents

Location of controls ............................................. 5

Getting Started

Resetting the unit ................................................. 6

Detaching the front panel ................................... 6

Turning the unit on/off ....................................... 7

How to use the menu .......................................... 7

Setting the clock ................................................... 7

CD Player

Listening to a CD ................................................. 8

Playing a CD in various modes ....................... 10

Radio

Memorising stations automatically

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

Memorising only the desired stations............. 11

Receiving the memorised stations ................... 11

RDS

Overview of the RDS function ......................... 12

Displaying the station name............................. 12

Retuning the same programme automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF) ................. 13

Listening to traffic announcements ................. 14

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and

TA data ........................................................... 15

Locating a station by programme type ........... 16

Setting the clock automatically ........................ 17

Other Functions

Labelling the rotary commander (optional) ... 17

Using the rotary commander (optional) ......... 18

Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 19

Attenuating the sound ...................................... 20

Changing the sound and display settings ...... 20

Boosting the bass sound

— D-bass ........................................................ 21

Additional Information

Maintenance........................................................ 21

Dismounting the unit ........................................ 22

Specifications ...................................................... 23

Troubleshooting guide ...................................... 24

Location of controls

PTY

SOUND

OFF

SOURCE

DSPL

MODE

SEEK/AMS

ENTER

–

Refer to the pages listed for details.

1 Volume control dial 15 2 MENU button 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17,

Z (eject) button (located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel) 8

4 PRST +/– (cursor up/down) buttons

7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 20 During radio reception:

Preset stations select 11, 16

5 DSPL/PTY (display mode change/

programme type) button 8, 9, 13, 16

6 MODE button 15

During radio reception:

BAND select 10, 11

7 SOURCE (TUNER/CD) button

7, 8, 9, 10, 11

8 Display window 9 OPEN button 6, 8, 22 q; D-BASS button 21 qa SOUND button 19 qs Reset button (located on the front side

of the unit behind the front panel) 6

qd OFF button* 6, 7, 8

OPEN

D-BASS

REP SHUF

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qf SEEK/AMS –/+ (cursor left/right) buttons

7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20

Automatic Music Sensor 9 Manual Search 9 Seek 11, 13

qg ENTER button 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16,

17, 20

qh Number buttons

During radio reception:

Preset number select 11, 14, 15

During CD playback:

(1) REP 10 (2) SHUF 10

qj AF button 13, 15 qk TA button 14, 15

* Warning when installing in a car

without ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch

Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for two seconds to turn off the clock display after turning off the engine.

When you press (OFF) only momentarily, the clock display does not turn off and this causes battery wear.

Getting Started

Attaching the front panel

Place the hole A in the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit as illustrated, then push the left side in.

Resetting the unit

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

Reset button

Note

Pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting and some memorised functions.

Detaching the front panel

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

1 Press (OFF). 2 Press (OPEN), then slide the front panel

to the right side, and pull out the left side of the front panel.

Notes

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

• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit.

• 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.

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

Notes

• Be careful not to attach the front panel upside down.

• Do not press the front panel too hard against the unit when attaching it.

• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure on the display window of the front panel.

• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight or 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 or 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 sound will be deactivated.

Turning the unit on/off

Setting the clock

Turning on the unit

Press (SOURCE) or insert a CD in the unit. For details on operation, refer to page 8 (CD) and page 10 (radio).

Turning off the unit

Press (OFF) to stop CD playback or radio reception (the key illumination and display remain on.) Press (OFF) for two seconds to completely turn the unit off.

Note

If your car has no ACC position on the ignition key switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing (OFF) for two seconds to avoid car battery wear.

How to use the menu

This unit is operated by selecting items from a menu. To select, first enter the menu mode and choose up/down ((+)/(–) of (PRST)), or choose left/right ((–)/(+) of (SEEK/AMS)).

(PRST)

(+): to select upwards

SOURCE

(–): to select downwards

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(PRST) repeatedly until “CLOCK”

appears.

1 Press (ENTER).

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press either side of (PRST) to set the

hour.

3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS).

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press either side of (PRST) to set the

minute.

(SEEK/AMS)

(–): to select leftwards

Note

In Menu mode the “v” in the left of the display indicates the selectable buttons of (PRST) and (SEEK/AMS).

SOURCE

(+): to select rightwards

2 Press (ENTER).

The clock starts.

After the clock setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode.

Tip

You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (see page 12).

Note

When the D.INFO mode is set to ON, the time is always displayed, provided that the M.DSPL is set to OFF (page 20).

CD Player

Listening to a CD

(with this unit only)

1 Press (OPEN) and insert the CD.

Labelled side up

2 Close the front panel.

Playback starts automatically.

Changing the display item

Each time you press (DSPL/PTY) during CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as follows:

Track number/

Elapsed playback time

Disc name/Artist name*

*1If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist name

appears in the display after the disc name. (Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.)

If the track name of a CD TEXT disc is not

prerecorded, “TRACK“ and “NO NAME” appear in the display.

While the AF/TA function is activated.

Track name*

FM1 frequency or

station name*

If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” appears to start playback.

CD indication

Elapsed playing timeTrack number

When the last track on the CD is over

The track number indication returns to “1,” and playback restarts from the first track of the CD.

To Press

Stop playback (OFF) Eject the CD (OPEN) then Z

After you select the desired item, the display will automatically change to the Motion Display mode after a few seconds. In the Motion Display mode, all the items are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 20).

Automatically scrolling a disc name

— Auto Scroll

If the disc name, artist name, or track name on a CD TEXT disc exceeds 8 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, information automatically scrolls across the display as follows:

• The disc name appears when the disc has changed (if the disc name is selected as the display item).

• The track name appears when the track has changed (if the track name is selected as the display item).

• The disc or track name appears depending on the setting when you press (SOURCE) to select a CD TEXT disc.

If you press (DSPL/PTY) to change the display item, the disc or track name of the CD TEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether you set the function on or off.

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily for each track you want to skip.

To locate preceding tracks

SOURCE

To locate succeeding tracks

Locating a specific point in a track

— Manual Search

During playback, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS). Release when you have found the desired point.

1 During playback, press (MENU). 2 Press either side of (PRST) repeatedly

until “A.SCRL-OFF” appears.

3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select

“A.SCRL-ON.”

4 Press (ENTER).

To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.SCRL-OFF” in step 3.

Note

For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters, the following cases may happen: — Some of the characters are not displayed. — Auto Scroll does not work.

To search backward

Note

If “ display, you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

” or “ ” appears in the

SOURCE

To search forward

Playing a CD in various modes

You can play CDs in various modes:

•REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track.

•SHUF (Shuffle Play) plays all the tracks in random order.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

During playback, press (1) (REP).

PTY

DSPL

MODE

SEEK/AMS

ENTER

REP SHUF

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Radio

Memorising stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorises them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW, and LW).

Caution

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

Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, select “REPOFF.”

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play

During playback, press (2) (SHUF).

PTY

DSPL

MODE

SEEK/AMS

ENTER

Shuffle Play starts.

To return to normal play mode, select “SHUFOFF.”

REP SHUF

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1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows:

Tuner y CD

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

Each time you press (MODE), the band changes as follows:

B FM1 B FM2 B FM3

LW b MW b

3 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(PRST) repeatedly until “BTM” appears.

4 Press (ENTER).

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

Notes

• The unit does not store stations with weak

signals. If only a few stations can be received, some number buttons will retain their former setting.

• When a number is indicated in the display, the

unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.

• If a CD is not in the unit, only the tuner band

appears even if you press (SOURCE).

Receiving the memorised stations

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

Memorising only the desired stations

You can preset up to 18 FM stations (6 each for FM1, FM2, and FM3), up to 6 MW stations, and up to 6 LW stations in the order of your choice.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune

in the station that you want to store on the number button.

4 Press the desired number button ((1) to

(6)) for two 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.

3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on

which the desired station is stored.

Tip

Press either side of (PRST) to receive the stations in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset Search Function).

If you cannot tune in a preset station

Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search for the station (automatic tuning).

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly until the desired station is received.

Note

If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (MENU), then press either side of (PRST) repeatedly until “LOCAL” (local seek mode) is displayed. Then press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select “LOCAL-ON.” Press (ENTER). Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.

Tips

• When you select the “LOCAL-ON” setting, “L.SEEK” appears while the unit is searching for a station.

• If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor

— Monaural Mode

1 During radio reception, press (MENU),

then press either side of (PRST) repeatedly until “MONO-OFF” appears.

RDS

2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until

“MONO-ON“ appears.

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

3 Press (ENTER).

To return to normal mode, select “MONO-OFF” in step 2.

Overview of the RDS function

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows FM stations to send additional digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. Your car stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are just a few: retuning the same programme automatically, listening to traffic announcements, and locating a station by programme type.

Notes

• Depending on the country or region, not all of the RDS functions are available.

• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is weak or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.

Displaying the station name

The name of the current station lights up in the display.

Select an FM station (page 11).

When you tune in an FM station that transmits RDS data, the station name appears in the display.

Note

The “*” indication means that an RDS station is being received.

Changing the displayed item

Each time you press (DSPL/PTY), the item changes as follows:

Station Name (Frequency) y PTY data

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 20.)

Note

“NO NAME” appears if the received station does not transmit RDS data.

Retuning the same programme automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF)

The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function automatically selects and retunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same programme during a longdistance drive without having to retune the station manually.

Frequencies change automatically.

98.5MHz

Station

1 Select an FM station (page 11). 2 Press (AF) repeatedly until “AF-ON”

appears.

The unit starts searching for an alternative station with a stronger signal in the same network.

96.0MHz

102.5MHz

Notes

• When there is no alternative station in the area

and you do not need to search for an alternative station, turn the AF function off by pressing (AF) repeatedly until “AF-OFF” appears.

• When “NO AF” and the station name flash

alternately, it means that the unit cannot find an alternative station in the network.

• If the station name starts flashing after selecting

a station with the AF function on, this indicates that no alternative frequency is available. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) while the station name is flashing (within eight seconds). The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data (“PI SEEK” appears and no sound is heard). If the unit cannot find another frequency, “NO PI” appears, and the unit returns to the previously selected frequency.

Listening to a regional programme

The “REG-ON” (regional on) function lets you stay tuned to a regional programme without being switched to another regional station. (Note that you must turn the AF function on.) The unit is factory preset to “REG-ON,” but if you want to turn off the function, do the following.

1 During radio reception, press (MENU),

then press either side of (PRST) repeatedly until “REG” appears.

2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until

“REG-OFF” appears.

3 Press (ENTER).

Note that selecting “REG-OFF” might cause the unit to switch to another regional station within the same network.

To return to regional on, select “REG-ON” in step 2.

Note

This function does not work in the United Kingdom and in some other areas.

Local link function (United Kingdom only)

The Local Link function lets you select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.

Listening to traffic announcements

The Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic Programme (TP) data lets you automatically tune in an FM station that is broadcasting traffic announcements even if you are listening to other programme sources.

Press (TA) repeatedly until “TA-ON” appears.

The unit starts searching for traffic information stations. “TP” appears in the display when the unit finds a station broadcasting traffic announcements. When the traffic announcement starts, “TA” flashes. The flashing stops when the traffic announcement is over.

Tip

If the traffic announcement starts while you are listening to another programme source, the unit automatically switches to the announcement and goes back to the original source when the announcement is over.

Notes

• “NO TP” flashes for five seconds if the received station does not broadcast traffic announcements. Then, the unit starts searching for a station that broadcasts it.

• When “EON” appears with “TP” in the display, the current station makes use of broadcast traffic announcement of other stations in the same network.

1 Press a number button that has a local

station stored on it.

2 Within five seconds, press the number

button of the local station again.

3 Repeat this procedure until the desired

local station is received.

To cancel the current traffic announcement

Press (TA), (SOURCE) or (MODE).

To cancel all traffic announcements, turn off the function by pressing (TA) until “TAOFF” appears.

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements beforehand so you won’t miss the announcement. When a traffic announcement starts, the volume will be automatically adjusted to the preset level.

1 Turn the volume control dial to adjust

the desired volume level.

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data

When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores each station’s data as well as its frequency, so you don’t have to turn on the AF or TA function every time you tune in the preset station. You can select a different setting (AF, TA, or both) for individual preset stations, or the same setting for all preset stations.

Presetting the same setting for all preset stations

1 Select an FM band (page 10).

2 Press (TA) for two seconds.

“TA” appears and the setting is stored.

Receiving emergency announcements

If an emergency announcement comes in while you are listening to the radio, the programme will be automatically switched to it. If you are listening to a source other than the radio, the emergency announcements will be heard if you set AF or TA to ON. The unit will then automatically switch to these announcements no matter which source you are listening to at the time.

2 Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select “AF-ON”

and/or “TA-ON.”

Note that selecting “AF-OFF” or “TA-OFF” stores not only RDS stations, but also non-RDS stations.

3 Press (MENU), then press either side of

(PRST) repeatedly until “BTM” appears.

4 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until

“BTM” flashes.

5 Press (ENTER).

Presetting different settings for each preset station

1 Select an FM band, and tune in the

desired station (page 10).

2 Press (AF) and/or (TA) to select “AF-ON”

and/or “TA-ON.”

3 Press the desired number button until

“MEM” appears.

Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.

Locating a station by programme type

You can locate the station you want by selecting one of the programme types shown below.

Programme types Display

News NEWS Current Affairs AFFAIRS Information INFO Sports SPORT Education EDUCATE Drama DRAMA Culture CULTURE Science SCIENCE Varied VARIED Popular Music POP M Rock Music ROCK M Easy Listening EASY M Light Classical LIGHT M Classical CLASSICS Other Music Type OTHER M Weather WEATHER Finance FINANCE Children’s Programmes CHILDREN Social Affairs SOCIAL A Religion RELIGION Phone In PHONE IN Travel TRAVEL Leisure LEISURE Jazz Music JAZZ Country Music COUNTRY National Music NATION M Oldies Music OLDIES Folk Music FOLK M Documentary DOCUMENT Not specified NONE

1 Press (DSPL/PTY) during FM reception

until “PTY” appears.

The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting the PTY data. “- - - - -” appears if the received station is not an RDS station, or if the RDS data has not been received.

2 Press (PRST) repeatedly until the desired

programme type appears.

The programme types appear in the order shown in the above table. Note that you cannot select “NONE” (Not specified) for searching.

3 Press (ENTER).

The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type.

Note

You cannot use this function in some countries where no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is available.

Setting the clock automatically

Other Functions

The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically.

1 During radio reception, press (MENU),

then press either side of (PRST) repeatedly until “CT” appears.

2 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS)

repeatedly until “CT-ON” appears.

The clock is set.

3 Press (ENTER) to return to the normal

display.

To cancel the CT function

Select “CT-OFF” in step 2.

Notes

• The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received.

• There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time.

You can also control the unit with a rotary commander.

Labelling the rotary commander (optional)

Depending on how you mount the rotary commander, attach the appropriate label as shown in the illustration below.

SOUND

MODE

DSPL

MODE

SOUND

Using the rotary commander (optional)

The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls.

By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons)

By rotating the control (the SEEK/AMS control)

(SOURCE)

(MODE)

Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows:

Tuner t CD

Pressing (MODE) changes the operation in the following ways:

• Tuner: FM1 t FM2 t FM3 t MW t LW

Rotate the control momentarily and release it to:

•Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate and hold the control until you locate the specific point in a track, then release it to start playback.

•Tune in stations automatically. Rotate and hold the control to find a specific station.

By pushing in and rotating the control (the PRESET/DISC control)

Push in and rotate the control to:

•Receive the stations memorised on the number buttons.

•Change the disc.

Other operations

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Press (DSPL) to display the memorised names.

Tip

If your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch, be sure to press (OFF) for two seconds to turn off the clock indication after turning off the engine.

Press (ATT) to attenuate the sound.

OFF

Press (OFF) to turn off the unit.

Press (SOUND) to adjust the volume and sound menu.

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of controls is factoryset as shown below.

To increase

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. You can store the bass and treble levels independently for each source.

1 Select the item you want to adjust by

pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.

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

BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear)

2 Adjust the selected item by pressing

either side of (SEEK/AMS).

When adjusting with the rotary commander, press (SOUND) and rotate the VOL control.

Note

Adjust within three seconds after selecting the item.

To decrease

If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.

Press (SOUND) for two seconds while pushing the VOL control.

Tip

You can also change the operative direction of these controls with the unit (see “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 20).

Attenuating the sound

(with the rotary commander-optional)

Press (ATT) on the rotary commander.

“ATT-ON” flashes momentarily.

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

Tip

When the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone ATT function).

Changing the sound and display settings

1 Press (MENU). 2 Press either side of (PRST) repeatedly until

the desired item appears.

Each time you press the (–) side of (PRST), the item changes as follows:

CLOCK t CT t BEEP t RM t AMBER/GREEN t D.INFO t M.DSPL t A.SCRL*

* When no CD TEXT disc is playing, this item

will not appear.

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

Tip

You can easily switch among categories (“SET“, “DIS“, “P/M“ (play mode), and “EDT“ (edit

mode)) by pressing either side of (PRST) for two seconds.

The following items can be set:

SET (setting)

•CLOCK (page 7)

•CT (Clock Time) (page 17)

•BEEP — to turn the beeps on or off.

•RM (Rotary Commander) — to change the

operative direction of the controls of the rotary commander. — Select “NORM” to use the rotary

commamder as the factory-set position.

— Select “REV” when you mount the rotary

commander on the right side of the steering column.

DIS (display)

•AMBER/GREEN — to change the illumination colour to amber or green.

•D.INFO (Dual Information) — to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (ON).

•M.DSPL (Motion Display) — to turn the motion display on or off.

•A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) (page 9)

Note

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

3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select

the desired setting (Example: ON or OFF).

4 Press (ENTER).

After the mode setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode.

Boosting the bass sound

— D-bass

You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low and high frequency signal with a sharper curve than conventional bass boost. You can hear the bass line more clearly even while the vocal volume remains the same. You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily with the D-BASS button.

D-BASS 3

D-BASS 2

Level

0dB

D-BASS 1

Frequency (Hz)

Adjusting the bass curve

Press (D-BASS) repeatedly until the desired bass level (1, 2, or 3) appears in the display.

B D.BASS 1 B D.BASS 2 B D.BASS 3

D.BASS-OFF b

To cancel, select “D.BASS-OFF.”

D-BASS 3 D-BASS 2 D-BASS 1

Additional Information

Maintenance

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.

Note

If the bass sound becomes distorted, select a less effective setting of “D.BASS” or adjust the volume.

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, open the front panel by pressing (OPEN), then detach it and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Main unit

3 Use a thin screwdriver to push in the clip

on the left side of the unit, then pull out the left side of the unit until the catch clears the mounting.

4 mm

4 Repeat step 3 for the right side.

Back of the front panel

Notes

• For safety, turn off the engine 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.

Dismounting the unit

1 After taking off the front panel, press

the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver, and gently pry the front cover free.

2 Repeat step 1 for the right side.

The front cover is removed.

5 Slide the unit out of its mounting.

Specifications

CD player section

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

Tuner section

Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Aerial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable sensitivity 8 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 66 dB (stereo),

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz

Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz

72 dB (mono)

0.6 % (stereo),

0.3 % (mono)

MW/LW

Tuning range MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz

Aerial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity MW: 30 µV

LW: 153 – 279 kHz

LW: 40 µV

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs

Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

(sure seal connectors)

General

Outputs Audio outputs

Tone controls Bass ±9 dB at 100 Hz

Power requirements 12 V DC car battery Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 183 mm Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm

Mass Approx. 1.2 kg Supplied accessories Parts for installation and

Optional accessories Rotary commander

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Power aerial relay control lead Power amplifier control lead Telephone ATT control lead

Treble ±9 dB at 10 kHz

(negative ground)

(w/h/d)

connections (1 set) Front panel case (1)

RM-X4S

Troubleshooting guide

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

General

Problem

No sound.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

Indications do not appear in the display.

No beep sound.

CD playback

Problem

A disc cannot be loaded.

Playback does not begin. A disc is automatically ejected. CD will not be ejected.

The operation buttons do not function.

The sound skips due to vibration.

The sound skips.

Cause/Solution

•Cancel the ATT function.

•Set the fader control to the centre position for two-speaker

system.

•Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the volume.

•The power cord or battery has been disconnected.

•The reset button has been pressed.

t Store again into the memory.

Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See

“Cleaning the connectors” (page 22) for details.

•The beep sound is cancelled (page 20).

•If you connect an optional amplifier and do not use the built-

in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.

Cause/Solution

•Another CD is already loaded.

•The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong

way. Defective or dirty CD. The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C. You have closed the front panel or pushed the disc forcibly

into the unit while the unit was ejecting the disc after you pressed Z. t Press the reset button.

Press the reset button.

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

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

A dirty or defective disc.

Radio reception

Problem

Preset tuning is not possible.

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

Automatic tuning is not possible.

The “ST” indication flashes.

Cause/Solution

•Store the correct frequency in the memory.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power

supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s aerial

booster. (Only when your car has built-in FM/MW/LW aerial

in the rear/side glass.)

The broadcast signal is too weak.

t Use manual tuning.

•Tune in the frequency accurately.

•The broadcast signal is too weak.

t Set to the MONO mode (page 12).

RDS

Problem

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

No traffic announcements.

PTY displays “NONE.”

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

Cause/Solution

The station is non-TP or has weak signal.

t Press (AF) or (TA) repeatedly until “AF-OFF” or

“TA-OFF” appears.

•Activate “TA.”

•The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements

despite being TP. t Tune to another station.

The station does not specify the programme type.

Willkommen!

Sicherheitsmaßnahmen

Danke, daß Sie sich für einen CD-Player von Sony entschieden haben. Dieses Gerät bietet eine Vielzahl von Funktionen, die Sie über folgendes Bedienungszubehör aufrufen können.

Sonderzubehör

Joystick RM-X4S

•Wenn Sie Ihr Auto direkt in der Sonne geparkt haben und die Temperatur im Wageninneren sehr hoch ist, lassen Sie das Gerät zunächst etwas abkühlen, bevor Sie es benutzen.

•Wenn die Stromversorgung des Geräts unterbrochen ist, überprüfen Sie zunächst die Anschlüsse. Sind diese in Ordnung, überprüfen Sie die Sicherung.

•Wenn Ihr Auto mit einer Motorantenne ausgestattet ist, wird diese beim Einschalten des Geräts automatisch ausgefahren.

Wenn Sie Fragen haben oder an Ihrem Gerät Probleme auftauchen, die in dieser Bedienungsanleitung nicht behandelt werden, wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren Sony-Händler.

Feuchtigkeitskondensation

Bei Regen oder bei sehr hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit kann sich auf den Linsen im Inneren des Geräts Feuchtigkeit niederschlagen. In diesem Fall funktioniert das Gerät nicht mehr richtig. Nehmen Sie die CD/MD heraus, und warten Sie etwa eine Stunde, bis die Feuchtigkeit verdunstet ist.

So bewahren Sie die hohe Tonqualität

Wenn sich in der Nähe der Autostereoanlage ein Getränkehalter befindet, achten Sie darauf, keine Säfte oder andere zuckerhaltige Getränke auf das Gerät oder die CDs zu verschütten. Wenn Sie zuckerhaltige Substanzen auf diesem Gerät oder auf den CDs verschütten, können die Linsen im Gerät verschmutzen, so daß sich die Klangqualität verringert oder gar keine Tonwiedergabe mehr möglich ist.

Hinweise zu CDs

Hinweise zum Umgang mit CDs

Bei einer schmutzigen oder beschädigten CD kann es während der CD-Wiedergabe zu Tonaussetzern kommen. Beachten Sie folgende Hinweise, um einen optimalen Klang zu erzielen. Fassen Sie die CD immer am Rand an, und berühren Sie nicht die Seite ohne Beschriftung.

Kleben Sie weder Papier noch Klebeband auf die CD.

Bewahren Sie CDs in ihrer Hülle oder in den CD-Magazinen auf, wenn sie nicht abgespielt werden. Setzen Sie die CD weder direktem Sonnenlicht noch Wärmequellen wie zum Beispiel Warmluftauslässen aus. Lassen Sie die CD nicht in einem in der Sonne geparkten Auto liegen, denn die Temperaturen im Wageninneren können sehr stark ansteigen.

Wenn Sie die unten aufgeführten CDs verwenden, können Klebstoffrückstände dazu führen, daß die CD sich nicht mehr dreht, oder Fehlfunktionen oder Schäden an der CD verursachen.

Verwenden Sie keine gebraucht gekauften oder Leih-CDs mit klebrigen Rückständen auf der Oberfläche (z. B. von abgelösten Aufklebern, von Tinte oder von Klebstoff, der unter den Aufklebern hervorquillt).

Klebstoffrückstände. Tinte klebt.

Verwenden Sie keine Leih-CDs mit alten Etiketten, die sich abzulösen beginnen.

Aufkleber, die sich zu lösen beginnen und Klebstoffrückstände hinterlassen.

Verwenden Sie keine CDs, an denen Etiketten oder Aufkleber angebracht sind.

Angebrachte Etiketten.

Hinweise zu CD-Rs

•Mit diesem Gerät können Sie CD-Rs

Reinigen Sie die CD vor dem Abspielen mit einem im Handel erhältlichen Reinigungstuch, indem Sie von der Mitte nach außen wischen.

Lösungsmittel wie Benzin, Verdünner oder handelsübliche, für Schallplatten bestimmte Reiniger und Antistatiksprays dürfen nicht verwendet werden.

CDs mit außergewöhnlichen Formen (z. B. herzförmige oder achteckige CDs) können mit diesem Gerät nicht wiedergegeben werden. Falls Sie es doch versuchen, kann das Gerät beschädigt werden. Verwenden Sie solche CDs nicht.

•Je nach dem Aufnahmegerät, mit dem die

•Eine noch nicht abgeschlossene CD-R kann

* Damit eine bespielte CD-R auf einem Audio-CD-

Wiedergeben von Single-CDs (8-cmCDs)

Verwenden Sie den gesondert erhältlichen Sony-Adapter für Single-CDs (CSA-8). Andernfalls kann der CD-Player beschädigt werden.

(beschreibbare CDs) wiedergeben lassen, die für den Einsatz als Tondatenträger konzipiert sind. Für den Einsatz als Tondatenträger konzipierte CD-Rs sind mit dieser Markierung gekennzeichnet.

Nicht für den Einsatz als Tondatenträger geeignete CD-Rs sind mit dieser Markierung gekennzeichnet.

CD-R bespielt wurde, oder dem Zustand der CD-R selbst können einige CD-Rs mit diesem Gerät möglicherweise nicht wiedergegeben werden.

nicht wiedergegeben werden*.

Player wiedergegeben werden kann, ist ein spezieller Prozeß erforderlich.

Inhalt

Lage und Funktion der Teile und

Bedienelemente ............................................... 5

Vorbereitungen

Zurücksetzen des Geräts..................................... 6

Abnehmen der Frontplatte ................................. 6

Ein-/Ausschalten des Geräts ............................. 7

So arbeiten Sie mit dem Menü ........................... 7

Einstellen der Uhr ................................................ 7

CD-Player

Wiedergeben einer CD ........................................ 8

Verschiedene Wiedergabemöglichkeiten für

CDs ................................................................. 10

Radio

Automatisches Speichern von Sendern

— Speicherbelegungsautomatik

(BTM-Funktion) ............................................ 10

Speichern der gewünschten Sender ................ 11

Einstellen der gespeicherten Sender ............... 11

RDS

Überblick über die RDS-Funktion ................... 12

Anzeigen des Sendernamens ........................... 12

Automatisches Neueinstellen eines Senders

— Alternativfrequenzen (AF-Funktion) .... 13

Empfangen von Verkehrsdurchsagen ............. 14

Speichern von RDS-Sendern mit AF- und

TA-Daten........................................................ 15

Suchen eines Senders nach Programmtyp ..... 16

Automatisches Einstellen der Uhr................... 17

Weitere Funktionen

Anbringen der Aufkleber auf dem Joystick

(gesondert erhältlich) ................................... 17

Der Joystick (gesondert erhältlich) .................. 18

Einstellen der Klangeigenschaften .................. 19

Stummschalten des Tons................................... 20

Wechseln der Klang- und

Anzeigeeinstellungen................................... 20

Betonen der Bässe

— D-Bass-Funktion ...................................... 21

Weitere Informationen

Wartung............................................................... 21

Ausbauen des Geräts ......................................... 22

Technische Daten ............................................... 23

Störungsbehebung ............................................. 24

Lage und Funktion der Teile und Bedienelemente

PTY

SOUND

OFF

SOURCE

DSPL

MODE

SEEK/AMS

ENTER

–

Näheres finden Sie auf den angegebenen Seiten.

1 Lautstärkeregler 15 2 Taste MENU 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17,

Taste Z (Auswerfen) (befindet sich an der Vorderseite des Geräts hinter der Frontplatte) 8

4 Tasten PRST +/– (Cursor auf/ab)

7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 20 Beim Radioempfang:

Einstellen gespeicherter Radiosender 11, 16

5 Taste DSPL/PTY (Ändern des

Anzeigemodus/Programmtypauswahl) 8, 9, 13, 16

6 Taste MODE 15

Beim Radioempfang:

Frequenzbereichauswahl 10, 11

7 Taste SOURCE (TUNER/CD)

7, 8, 9, 10, 11

8 Display 9 Taste OPEN 6, 8, 22 q; Taste D-BASS 21 qa Taste SOUND 19 qs Rücksetztaste (befindet sich an der

Vorderseite des Geräts hinter der Frontplatte) 6

qd Taste OFF* 6, 7, 8

REP SHUF

1 2 3 4 56

CDX-L450

qf Tasten SEEK/AMS –/+ (Cursor links/

rechts) 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20

Automatischer Musiksensor 9 Manuelle Suche 9 Suchen 11, 13

qg Taste ENTER 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16,

17, 20

qh Zahlentasten

Beim Radioempfang:

Stationstasten 11, 14, 15

Bei der CD-Wiedergabe:

(1) REP 10 (2) SHUF 10

qj Taste AF 13, 15 qk Taste TA 14, 15

* Warnhinweis zur Installation des

Geräts in einem Auto mit Zündschloß ohne Zubehörposition ACC oder I

Drücken Sie am Gerät unbedingt zwei Sekunden lang (OFF), um die Uhrzeitanzeige auszuschalten, nachdem Sie den Motor ausgeschaltet haben.

Wenn Sie (OFF) nur kurz drücken, wird die Uhrzeitanzeige nicht ausgeschaltet, und der Autobatterie wird Strom entzogen.

OPEN

D-BASS

Vorbereitungen

Zurücksetzen des Geräts

Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal benutzen oder nachdem Sie die Autobatterie ausgetauscht haben, müssen Sie das Gerät zurücksetzen. Nehmen Sie die Frontplatte ab, und drücken Sie die Rücksetztaste mit einem spitzen Gegenstand, wie z. B. einem Kugelschreiber.

Rücksetztaste

Hinweis

Wenn Sie die Rücksetztaste drücken, werden die eingestellte Uhrzeit und einige weitere gespeicherte Einstellungen gelöscht.

Abnehmen der Frontplatte

Um einem Diebstahl des Geräts vorzubeugen, kann die Frontplatte abgenommen werden.

1 Drücken Sie (OFF). 2 Drücken Sie (OPEN), schieben Sie dann

die Frontplatte nach rechts, und ziehen Sie sie an der linken Seite heraus.

Hinweise

• Legen Sie auf der Innenseite der Frontplatte nichts ab.

• Lassen Sie die Frontplatte nicht fallen, wenn Sie sie vom Gerät abnehmen.

• Wenn Sie die Frontplatte bei eingeschaltetem Gerät abnehmen, schaltet sich das Gerät automatisch aus, um eine Beschädigung der Lautsprecher zu vermeiden.

• Bewahren Sie die Frontplatte im mitgelieferten Behälter auf, wenn Sie sie bei sich tragen.

Anbringen der Frontplatte

Setzen Sie die Aussparung A an der Frontplatte wie in der Abbildung dargestellt am Stift B am Gerät an, und drücken Sie dann die linke Seite hinein.

Hinweise

• Bringen Sie die Frontplatte auf keinen Fall falschherum an.

• Wenden Sie beim Festdrücken der Frontplatte keine Gewalt an. Ein leichter Druck reicht aus, um die Frontplatte am Gerät zu befestigen.

• Drücken Sie nicht stark auf das Display an der Vorderseite der Frontplatte.

• Schützen Sie die Frontplatte vor direktem Sonnenlicht, vor Wärmequellen wie Warmluftauslässen und vor Feuchtigkeit. Lassen Sie sie nie auf dem Armaturenbrett eines Autos liegen, das in direktem Sonnenlicht geparkt ist, oder an einem anderen Ort, an dem die Temperatur stark ansteigen kann.

Warnton

Wenn Sie den Zündschlüssel in die Position OFF stellen, ohne die Frontplatte abzunehmen, ertönt einige Sekunden lang ein Warnton. Wenn Sie einen gesondert erhältlichen Endverstärker anschließen und den integrierten Verstärker nicht benutzen, wird der Signalton deaktiviert.

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