Sony CDX-L410X - Fm/am Compact Disc Player User manual

S O lliiI.E. 3.247.731..111
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
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Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
Owner's Record
Tile model and serial ntlnlbers are located on tile bottom of the unit.
Record these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CDX-L4] 0X Serial No
For installation and con]lections, see the supplied installation/connections manual
En ce qui coi_cerne I_installation et les eonnexions, consulter le ]_0anuel
d'installation/raecordement fourni.
DIGIT/U. AUDIO
CDX-L410X
© 2003 Sony Corporation

Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed m provide reasonable
prolection against harmful inlerference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiale radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful inlerference to radio communications.
However, there is no guaranlee 1hat interference
will not occur in a particular installation, if 1his
equipment does cause harmthl interfi_rence to
radio or lelevision reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the tbllowing
measures:
Reorient or relocale the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
land receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit difl_rent t?om that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly 3pproved in this
manoal could void your authority to operate |his
equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye h_d.
Welcome !
Thank you lbr purchasing Ibis Sony Compact
Disc Plzyer. You can enjoy its various features
even more with:
Optional controller accessory
Card remote commander RM-X114
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Table of Contents
Location of controls ................... 4
Precautions .......................... 5
Notes on discs ........................ 6
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ...................... 7
Detaching the front panel ............... 7
Setting the clock ...................... 8
CD Player
Playing a disc ......................... 9
Display items ......................... 9
Playing tracks repealedly
Repeat Play .................... 10
Playing (racks in random order
Shuffle Play .................... 10
Radio
Storing stations automatically
Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ....... I0
Receiving the stored stations ............ 11
Storing only the desired stations ......... 11
Other Functions
Adjusting the balance and tbder ......... 12
Quickly attenuating the sound .......... 12
Canceling 1he beep sound ............. 12
Setting |he equalizer (EQ3) ............. 12
Additional Information
Maintenance ........................ 13
Removing the unit .................... 14
Specifications ....................... 15
Troubleshooting ..................... 16
Error displays/Messages ............... 17
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Locationof controls
Refer to the pages listed for details.
CDX-L410X
[] Volume +/- button
[] SEL (select) button
Selecting items.
[] MODE button
Changing _he operation.
[] Display window
[] OFF (Stop/Power off) button* 7, 9
[] --_(eject) button 9
[] ,t, (front panel release) button 7
[] SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD) button
Selecting the source.
[] ATT (attenuate) button 12
[] SENS button 11
[] RESET button (located on _he front side of
the unit, behind 1he fi'ont panel) 7
[] Number buttons
Radio:
Storing 1he desired station on each number
button.
CD:
@: REP 10
@: SHUF 10
[] BTM (Best Tuning Memory) button 10
[] DSPL (display mode change) button
8,9
[] EQ3 button 12
[] Receptor for the card remote
commander
[] SEEK +/- button
Radio:
i)aning in stations aulomatically/finding a
station mmmally.
CD:
Skipping tracks/15st-forwarding, reversing a
lrack.
*Warning when installing in s car without
an ACC (accessory) position on the
ignition switch
After turning off the ignition, be sure to press
and hold C_#_ on the unit until the display
disappears,
Otherwise, the display does not turn off-and this
causes battery drain.
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Card remote commander RM-X114 Precautions
(optional)
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• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight,
allow |he unit to cool offbelbre operating it.
• Power antenna will extend aulomatically 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
condensotion may occur inside the lenses and
display of the unit. Should ibis occur, lhe unit
will not operate properly. In such a case, remove
the disc and wait lbr about an hour until lhe
moisture has evaporated.
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other sol_ drinks
onto the unit or discs.
The corresponding buttons of the card
remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
[] DSPL button
[] MENU button*
[] SOURCE button
[] SEEK (+/-) buttons
[] SOUND button
[] OFF button
[] VOL (+/-) buttons
[] MODE button
[] LIST button*
[] DISC*/PRESET (+/-) button
[] ENTER button*
[] ATT button
*Not available forthis unit
Note
If the display disappears by pressing _, it cannot
be operated with the card remote commander unless
on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted
to activate the unit first.
Tip
Refer to "Replacing the lithium battery" for details on
how to replace the batteries (page 13).
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Notesondiscs
• '1_ keep the disc clean, do not touch |he surface.
tiondle lhe disc by its edge.
• Keep your discs in their cases or disc
magazines when not in use.
• Do not subjecl the discs to heot/high
temperature. Avoid leaving them in parked cars
or on dashboards/rear trays.
• Before playing, clean the discs with a
commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe
each disc from the center out. Do not use
solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or m_tistatic spray intended
lbr analog discs.
X
• Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky
ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning
when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin
the disc.
• Do not use any discs with labels or stickers
3ttached.
The lbllowing malfunctions may result fi'om
using such discs:
inability to eject a disc (due to a label or
sticker peeling off and jamming the eject
mechonism).
inability to read audio data correctly (e.g.,
ployback skipping, or no playback) due to
heot shrinking of a sticker or label causing a
disc to warp.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do
not use such discs.
• You cannot ploy 8 cm (3 in) CDs.
Notes on CD*R/CD*RW discs
•You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs)/CD-
RWs (rewritable CDs) designed for audio use
on this unit.
Look lbr these marks to distinguish CD-Rs/
CD-RWs for audio use.
DIGITAL AUDIO OErml. ,_IDIO
These marks denote that a disc is not for audio
use.
X
• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the
equipment used lbr its recording or the
condition of the disc) may not ploy on this unit.
• Ytm cannot play a CD-R/a CD-RW that is not
finalized*.
*A process necessary for a recorded CD-RICDRW
disc to be played on the audio CD playe_
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Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Betbre operating the unit lbr the first time, or
aider replacing lhe cot battery or changing lhe
connections, you must reset the unit.
Remove lhe lYont panel and press 1he RESET
button wilh a pointed object, such as a ball-point
pen.
RESET button
Note
Pressing the RESET button wit/erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
Detachingthe front panel
You can detach |he fi'ont panel of 1his unit to
protect the unit fi'om being slolen.
Caution alarm
if you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without removing lhe lYont panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
if you connect an optional amplifier and do not
use lhe built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be
deactivated.
1Press _*.
CD playback or r_dio reception stops (lhe key
illumination and display remain on).
*If your carhas no ACCposition onthe ignition
switch, besure toturn theunit off by pressing
until the displaydisappears to avoidcar
battery drain.
2Press ,'It,,then slide the front panel a
little to the left, pull it off towards you.
Notes
•If you detach the panel while the unit is still turned
on, the power will turn off automatically to prevent
the speakers from being damaged.
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and its display window.
• Do not subject the front panel to heatlhigh
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked
car or on a dashboardlrear tray.
Tip
When carrying thefront panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
continue to next page -4
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Attaching the front panel
Attach part _) of|he fi'ont p_nel to part (_) of|he
unit as illustrated and push |he lef| side into
position until it clicks.
Note
DOnot put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: '['o set the clock to 10:08
1Press _for 2 seconds.
The hour indication flashes.
SET
OPress the volume +/- button to set
the hour.
Press _.
The minute indication llashes.
OPress the volume +/- button to set
the minute.
2Press _.
1008
The clock starts. After the clock setting is
completed, the display returns to normal play
mode.
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CDPlayer
Playing a disc
Insert the disc (labeled side up).
Playback starts aulomatically.
ira disc is already inserted, press
repeatedly until "CD" 3ppears lo start playback.
To Press
Slop playback _--or
Eject lhe disc _--
Skip tracks _ (/+)
Automatic (1'<_1/I_H)
Music Sensor [once for each track]
Fast-lbrward/ _ (/+)
reverse (41"_/_lw)
Manual Search [hold to desired point]
Notes
•While the first/last track on the disc is playing, if
(+) or _ ( ) is pressed, playback
skips to the last/first track of the disc.
• When the last track on tt_e disc is over, playback
restarts from the first track of the disc.
Display items
The following items can be displayed.
Source
Trackn Displayable items
• Elapsed playing
time
•c ock
To Press
Switch display item
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Playingtracksrepeatedly Radio
-- Repeat Play
The current track will repeat itself when it
reaches 1he end.
During playback, press @(REP) until
"REP" indicator appears in the
display.
"REP" indicator is displayed.
Repeat Play starts.
ib return to normal play mode, press @ (REP)
again.
Playingtracks in random
order
-- Shuffle Play
You can select to play lhe tracks on 1he current
disc in random order.
During playback, press @(SHUF)
until "SHUF" indicator appears in the
display.
"SHUF" indicator is displayed.
Shultle Play starts.
ib return to normal play mode, press @
(SItUF) again.
The unit can store up to 6 stations per band
(FMI, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
Storing stations
automatically
-- Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals within the selected band, and stores them
in lhe order of lheir li'equency.
1Press _repeatedly to select
the radio.
2Press _repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press _for 2 seconds.
The unit stores stations in 1he order of lheir
li'equencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Notes
•If only a fewstations can bereceived due to weak
signals, somenumber buttonswill retaintheir former
settings.
• When anumber is indicated in the display,theunit
starts storing stations from theone currently
displayed.
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Receivingthestoredstations
1Press _repeatedly to select
the radio.
2Press _repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press the number button (@ to @)
on which the desired station is stored.
If preset tuning does not work
-- Automatictuning/LocalSeek Mode
Automatic tuning:
Press _(+) or _(-) to
search for the station.
Scanning stops when _he unit receives a
station. Repeat the oper3tion until |he desired
station is received.
Local Seek Mode:
If the automatic tuning stops too
frequently, press _repeatedly
until "LCU' indicator appears in the
display.
Only 1he stations with relatively slrong
signals will be tuned in.
'1_ cancel fl_elocal seek mode, press
again.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold _(+) or _(-) to
locate the approximate frequency, then press
(+) or _ (-) repeatedly to fine adjust to
the desired frequency (manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
-- MonauralMode
During radio reception, press
repeatedly until "MONO" indicator
appears in the display.
"MONO" indicator is displayed.
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
("ST" disappears).
"ib return to normal radio reception mode, press
again.
Storing onlythe desired
stations
You can manually preset the desired stations on
any chosen number button.
1Press _repeatedly to select
the radio.
2Press _repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press _(+) or _(-) to tune
in the station that you want to store.
4Press the desired number button (@
to @) for 2 seconds until "MEM"
appears.
The number button indication appears in |he
display.
Note
If youtry tostore another station on thesame number
button, the previously stored station will be erased.
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Other Functions
Adjustingthebalanceand
fader
You can adjust the balance and fader.
1Press _repeatedly until "BAU' or
"FAD" appears.
Each time you press _, the item changes
as tbllows:
LOW* --* MID* --, HI* --*
BAL (left-right) --, FAD (front-rear)
*When EQ3 is activated (page 12).
2Press the volume +/- button to adjust
the selected item.
Note
Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.
Quicklyattenuatingthe
sound
Press @.
Tbe "_FT" appears in the display.
qb restore the previous volume level, press
again.
Canceling the beep sound
Press @while pressing _down.
qb activate 1be beep sound again, press these
buttons again.
Note
If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not
use the butit-in amptifier, ft_ebeep sound will be
deactivated.
Settingthe equalizer (EQ3)
You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music
types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, N-
AGE, ROCK, CUS'I, and OFF (equalizer OFF)).
You can store a different equalizer selting for
each source.
Selecting the equalizer curve
1Press _to select a source
(Radio or CD).
2Press _repeatedly until the
desired equalizer curve.
Each time you press _, the item
changes.
_EO-3
To cancel the equalizing effect, select "OFF."
Adjusting the equalizer curve
You can store and adjust 1he equalizer settings
for different tone ranges.
1
2
3
Press _to select a source
(Radio or CD).
Press _repeatedly to select the
desired equalizer curve.
Adjusting the equalizer curve.
OPress _repeatedly to select the
desired tone range.
Each time you press _, the tone range
changes.
LOW --+ MID -4 HI (-4 BAL --+ FAD)
OPress the volume +/- button
repeatedly to adjust to the desired
volume level.
The volume level is adjustable by 1 dB
steps t?om 10 dB 1o + 10 dB.
_LO
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Repeat step _and Oto adjust the
equalizer curve.
'lk_restore the faclory-set equalizer curve,
press _ for 2 seconds.
After 3 seconds, the display returns to
normal play mode.
Note
When EQ3 is set to "OFF," you cannot adjust the
equalizer curve settings.

Additional Information
Maintenance
Fuse replacement
When replacing 1he fuse, be sure to use one
matching the amperage rating stated on the
original filse, lflhe fuse blows, check the power
connection and replace the fuse. iflhe fuse blows
3gain after replacement, there may be 3n internal
malfunction, in such a case, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Fuse (10A)
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding |he one supplied wi|h the unit as this
could damage the unit.
Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the
conneclors between the unit and 1he front panel
are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach 1he
front panel (page 7) and clean the connectors
with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not
3pply too much force. Olherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
Replacing the lithium battery
Under normal conditions, batteries will last
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range of_he
card remole commander becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium
battery. Use of any other battery may present a
risk of fire or explosion.
4,
÷ side up
Notes on lithium battery
•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of
children. Should II_e battery be swallowed,
immedialely consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery wi|h a dry clo|h to assure a
good contact.
• Be sure lo observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
• Do not hold 1he battery wi|h metallic tweezers,
o|herwise a short-circuit may occur.
Main unit
Backof the front panel
Notes
•For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the
connectors, andremove thekey fromthe ignition
switch.
• Nevertouchthe connectors directly withyour fingers
or with any metal device.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
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Removingthe unit
1Remove the protection collar.
ODetach the front panel (page 7).
OEngage the release keys together
with the protection collar.
2Remove the unit.
_lnsert both release keys together
until they click.
Face the hook
inwards.
Orient the release
key correctly.
Pull out the release keys to remove
the protection collar.
OPull the release keys to unseat the
unit.
_Slide the unit out of the mounting.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
22 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms,
4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total
harmonic distortion.
CD Player section General
Signal-to-noise ratio 9fl dB Outputs
Frequency response 10 - 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
Antenna terminal External ant_nl/a connector
lntezvnedia_e frequency 10.7 MIlz
Usable sensitivity I I dBf
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kllz
Signal-to=noise ratio 65 dB (stereo),
68 dB (mono)
l]annonic dis_oi_ion at I kHz
0.7 % (slereo),
0.5 % (mono)
Separation 33 dB at 1 k!lz
Frequency response 3(1 15,00(I Hz
AM
Tuning range 530 1,710 kHz
Antenna terminal External alltenlla connector
Inte_nedi_le frequenc2€ 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity AM: 30 pV
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance 4 8 ohms
Maximum power outpul 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
Audio outpuls (rear)
Power antenna relay control
terminal
Power amplifier control
terminal
Inputs Anlenna input terminal
"lone controls Low:
10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid:
_10dB at 1 kHz(XPLOD)
High:
_lfldB at 10 kHz(XPLOD)
Power requirements 12 V DC car b_ltel2€
(negative ground)
Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 176 mm
(7 _/8× 2 × 7 in) (w/b/d)
Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 x 53 × 161 mm
(7 E/4× 2 I/_ × 63/_in)
(w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg
(2 lb 10 oz)
Supplied accessories Parts tbr installation and
_onneclions
Front panel case (1)
Optional accessory Card remote commander
RM-X114
Design and specifications are subject to cfiange
without notice.
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Troubleshooting
The lbllowing checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check
the connection and operating procedures.
No sound.
• Press the volume + button to adjust the
volume.
• Cancel the ATT function.
• Set the fader control to the center position lbr
a 2-speaker system.
The contents of the memory have been
erased.
• The RESET button has been pressed.
-+ Store again into the memory.
• The power cord or battery has been
disconnected.
• The power connecting cord is not connected
properly.
No beep sound.
• The beep sound is canceled (page 12).
• An optional power amplifier is connected
and you are not using the built-in amplifier.
The display disappear from/does not appear
in the display window.
• The display disappears if you press and hold
Press and hold _ again until the
disappears.
• Remove the t?ont panel and clem_ the
connectors. See "(-'leaning the connectors"
(page 13) for details.
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the ignition key is in the
ON, ACC, or OFF position.
The leads are not matched correctly witl_ the
car's accessory power connector.
No power is being supplied to the unit.
• Check the connection, if everything is in
order, check the fuse.
• The ear does not have an ACC position.
--* Press _ (or insert a disc) to turn
on the unit.
The power is continuously supplied to the
unit.
The car does not have an ACC position.
The power antenna does not extend.
The power antenna does not have a relay box.
A disc cannot be loaded.
•Another CD is already loaded.
• The CD has been lbrcibly inserted upside
down or in the wrong way.
Playback does not begin.
• Defective dirty CD.
• CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized.
• You tried to playback a CD-PUCD-RW not
designed tbr audio use.
• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs may not play due to
its recording equipment or the disc
condition.
A disc is automatically ejected.
The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C
(122°F').
The operation buttons do not function.
CD will not be ejected.
Press the RESET button.
The sound skips from vibration.
• The unit is installed at an angle of more thas_
60°.
• The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of
the car.
The sound skips.
Dirty or defective disc.
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Preset tuning is not possible.
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
• Connect a power antenna control lead (blue)
or accessory power supply lead (red) to the
power supply lead of a car's antenna booster.
(Only when your car has built-in FM/AM
antenna in the rear/side glass.)
• Check the connection of the car antenna.
• The auto antenna will not go up.
--_ Check the conneclion of the power
antenna control lead.
• Check d_e frequency.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
• The local seek mode is set 1o "ON."
--_ Sel the local seek mode to "OFF" (page
ll).
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
--_ Perlbnn manual tuning.
The "ST" indication flashes.
• Dine in the li'equency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
Set the monaural reception mode to
"ON" (page 1I).
A program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
Cancel monaural reception mode (page
ll).
Errordisplays/Messages
The tbllowing indications will flash for about 5
seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
Err04
A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.
-_ Clean or insert the CD correctly.
Err99
The CD unit cannot be operated because of
some problem.
-_ Press the RESET button on the unit.
_I..L I_/..'or "'-I"I "-I"-I _
You have reached the beginning or the end of
the disc and you cannot go any further.
if these solutions do not help improve the
situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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