Sony CDX-L450 User Manual

FM/MW/LW

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FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

Compact Disc Player

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CDX-L450

Welcome !

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

Precautions

CLASS

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

PRODUCTLASER

CAUTION INVISIBLE

VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

This label is located on the drive unit’s internal chassis.

• 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.

LASER RADIATIONWHEN OPEN

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR

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.

¡Bienvenido!

Gracias por adquirir el reproductor de discos compactos Sony. Esta unidad permite disfrutar de varias funciones mediante el uso de los siguientes accesorios de control:

Accesorios opcionales

Mando rotativo RM-X4S

Precauciones

CLASS

Esta etiqueta está situada en la parte inferior del chasis.

PRODUCTLASER

CAUTION INVISIBLE

VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS

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

•Si aparca el automóvil bajo la luz solar directa y se produce un considerable aumento de temperatura en su interior, deje que la unidad se enfríe antes de utilizarla.

•Si la unidad no recibe alimentación, compruebe las conexiones en primer lugar. Si todo está en orden, examine el fusible.

•Si el automóvil dispone de antena motorizada, ésta se extenderá automáticamente durante el funcionamiento de la unidad.

Si desea realizar alguna consulta o solucionar algún problema referentes a la unidad que no aparezcan en este manual, póngase en contacto con el proveedor Sony más próximo.

LASER RADIATIONWHEN OPEN

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR

Condensación de humedad

En días lluviosos o en zonas muy húmedas, es posible que se condense humedad en las lentes del interior de la unidad. Si esto ocurre, ésta no funcionará correctamente. En este caso, extraiga el disco y espere una hora aproximadamente hasta que se haya evaporado la humedad.

Para mantener una alta calidad de sonido

Si hay soportes para bebidas cerca del equipo de audio, tenga cuidado de no salpicar zumos y demás bebidas suaves sobre la unidad y el CD. Los residuos azucarados en la unidad o en el CD pueden ensuciar las lentes del interior de dicha unidad, reducir la calidad de sonido o impedir la reproducción de éste.

Notas sobre el manejo de discos

Un disco sucio o defectuoso puede causar pérdidas de sonido durante la reproducción de CD. Para obtener un sonido óptimo, coja el disco de la siguiente forma. Coja el disco por los bordes y no toque la superficie sin etiqueta.

Notas sobre los discos

Si emplea los discos descritos a continuación, el residuo adherente puede causar que el disco deje de girar y producir fallos de funcionamiento o dañar los discos.

No utilice discos compactos de segunda mano o de alquiler que tengan residuos adherentes en la superficie (por ejemplo, de adhesivos despegados o tinta, o de restos de pegamento de los adhesivos).

Residuos adherentes. Tinta adherente.

No adhiera papel ni cinta en los discos.

Guarde los discos en sus cajas o en los cargadores de discos cuando no los utilice. No exponga los discos a la luz solar directa ni a fuentes térmicas, como conductos de aire caliente. No deje los discos en un automóvil aparcado bajo la luz solar directa, en cuyo interior pueda producirse un considerable aumento de temperatura.

Antes de reproducir un disco, frótelo con un paño limpiador opcional. Hágalo en la dirección de las flechas de la ilustración.

No utilice disolventes tales como bencina, diluyentes, limpiadores disponibles en las tiendas del ramo ni aerosoles destinados a discos analógicos.

Los discos con formas especiales (forma de corazón, octagonales, etc.) no pueden reproducirse en esta unidad. Si lo intenta, puede dañar la unidad. No utilice tales discos.

No utilice discos compactos de alquiler con etiquetas viejas que estén comenzando a despegarse.

Adhesivos que empiezan a despegarse y dejan un residuo adherente.

No emplee discos con etiquetas o adhesivos fijados.

Etiquetas adheridas.

Notas sobre discos CD-R

•Puede reproducir discos CD-R (discos

compactos grabables) diseñados para uso de audio en esta unidad. Busque esta marca para distinguir los discos CD-R para uso de audio.

Esta marca indica que el disco no es para uso de audio.

•Determinados discos CD-R (dependiendo del

equipo utilizado para su grabación o la condición del disco) pueden no reproducirse en esta unidad.

•No es posible reproducir discos CD-R no

finalizados*.

* Proceso necesario para reproducir en el

reproductor de CD de audio los discos CD-R grabados.

Reproducción de discos compactos de 8 cm

Utilice el adaptador opcional para discos compactos sencillos de Sony (CSA-8) para proteger el reproductor de CD contra daños.

Indice

Localización de los controles .............................. 5

Procedimientos iniciales

Restauración de la unidad .................................. 6

Extracción del panel frontal ................................ 6

Activación/desactivación de la unidad ............ 7

Utilización del menú ........................................... 7

Ajuste del reloj ...................................................... 7

Reproductor de CD

Reproducción de un CD...................................... 8

Reproducción de un CD en diversos

modos ............................................................. 10

Radio

Memorización automática de emisoras

— Memorización de la mejor sintonía

(BTM)......................................................... 10

Memorización de las emisoras deseadas ........ 11

Recepción de emisoras memorizadas ............. 11

RDS

Descripción general de la función RDS .......... 12

Visualización del nombre de la emisora ......... 12

Resintonización automática del mismo

programa

— Frecuencias alternativas (AF) ................. 13

Recepción de anuncios de tráfico .................... 14

Programación de emisoras RDS con los datos

AF y TA .......................................................... 15

Localización de emisoras mediante el tipo de

programa........................................................ 16

Ajuste automático del reloj ............................... 17

Otras funciones

Etiquetado del mando rotativo (opcional) ..... 17

Uso del mando rotativo (opcional).................. 18

Ajuste de las características de sonido ............ 19

Atenuación del sonido ...................................... 20

Cambio de los ajustes de sonido y

visualización .................................................. 20

Refuerzo de los graves

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

Información complementaria

Mantenimiento ................................................... 21

Desmontaje de la unidad .................................. 22

Especificaciones .................................................. 23

Guía de solución de problemas........................ 24

Localización de los controles

PTY

SOUND

OFF

SOURCE

DSPL

MODE

SEEK/AMS

ENTER

–

REP SHUF

1 2 3 4 56

Consulte las páginas indicadas para obtener más información.

1 Dial de control de volumen 15 2 Botón MENU 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17,

Botón Z (expulsión) (situado en la parte frontal de la unidad detrás del panel frontal) 8

4 Botones PRST +/– (cursor arriba/abajo)

7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 20 Durante la recepción de la radio:

Selección de emisoras memorizadas 11, 16

5 Botón DSPL/PTY (cambio del modo de

indicación/tipo de programa) 8, 9, 13, 16

6 Botón MODE 15

Durante la recepción de la radio:

Selección de banda (BAND) 10, 11

7 Botón SOURCE (TUNER/CD)

7, 8, 9, 10, 11

8 Visor 9 Botón OPEN 6, 8, 22 q; Botón D-BASS 21 qa Botón SOUND 19 qs Botón de restauración (situado en la

parte frontal de la unidad detrás del panel frontal) 6

qf Botones SEEK/AMS –/+ (cursor

izquierda/derecha) 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20

Sensor de música automático 9 Búsqueda manual 9 Búsqueda 11, 13

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

17, 20

qh Botones numéricos

Durante la recepción de la radio:

Selección de número de memorización 11, 14, 15

Durante la reproducción de CD:

(1) REP 10 (2) SHUF 10

qj Botón AF 13, 15 qk Botón TA 14, 15

* Advertencia sobre la instalación en un

automóvil que no disponga de posición ACC (accesorios) en el interruptor de la llave de encendido

Asegúrese de pulsar (OFF) en la unidad durante dos segundos para desactivar la indicación del reloj después de apagar el motor.

Si pulsa (OFF) sólo momentáneamente, la indicación del reloj no se desactivará y esto causará el desgaste de la batería.

qd Botón OFF* 6, 7, 8

OPEN

D-BASS

CDX-L450

Procedimientos iniciales

Restauración de la unidad

Fijación del panel frontal

Coloque el orificio A del panel frontal en el eje B de la unidad como se ilustra y, a

continuación, presione sobre el lado izquierdo para introducirlo.

Antes de utilizar la unidad por primera vez o después de sustituir la batería del automóvil, es necesario restaurar dicha unidad. Extraiga el panel frontal y pulse el botón de restauración con un objeto puntiagudo, como por ejemplo un bolígrafo.

Botón de restauración

Nota

Al pulsar el botón de restauración se borrarán los ajustes del reloj y algunas funciones memorizadas.

Extracción del panel frontal

Es posible extraer el panel frontal de esta unidad para evitar su robo.

1 Pulse (OFF). 2 Pulse (OPEN), deslice el panel frontal

hacia la derecha y tire del lado izquierdo del panel.

Notas

• No coloque nada en la superficie interior del panel frontal.

• Tenga cuidado para que el panel no se caiga cuando lo extraiga de la unidad.

• Si extrae el panel con la alimentación conectada, ésta se desconectará automáticamente para evitar que se dañen los altavoces.

• Para transportar el panel frontal, utilice el estuche suministrado para este fin.

Notas

• Tenga cuidado de no fijar el panel frontal al revés.

• No ejerza excesiva presión sobre el panel al fijarlo a la unidad.

• No sujete con demasiada fuerza ni presione excesivamente sobre el visor del panel frontal.

• No exponga el panel frontal a fuentes de calor directas como la luz solar o las salidas de aire caliente, ni lo deje en lugares húmedos. No lo deje nunca sobre el salpicadero de un automóvil aparcado bajo la luz solar directa, ya que podría producirse un considerable aumento de temperatura.

Alarma de precaución

Si gira el interruptor de la llave de encendido hasta la posición OFF sin haber extraído el panel frontal, la alarma de precaución emitirá pitidos durante unos segundos. Si conecta un amplificador opcional de potencia y no utiliza el incorporado, los pitidos se desactivarán.

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