Sony CDX-L470X User manual

© 2001 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
使用說明書
GB
CDX-L470X
CDX-L450X
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual
de instalación/conexiones suministrado.
關於本機的安裝及線路連接，請參見提供的“安裝線路連接說明書”。
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FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player

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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features
even more with:
•Supplied controller accessory
(CDX-L470X)
Card remote commander RM-X115
•Optional controller accessory
(CDX-L450X)
Card remote commander RM-X114

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Table of Contents
Location of controls ............................................. 4
Precautions ............................................................ 6
Notes on discs ....................................................... 6
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................. 7
Detaching the front panel ................................... 8
Setting the clock ................................................... 9
CD Player
Playing a disc ........................................................ 9
Display items ...................................................... 10
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play ............................................... 10
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play ............................................... 10
Radio
Display items ...................................................... 11
Storing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 11
Receiving the stored stations ............................ 12
Storing only the desired stations ..................... 12
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................ 13
Quickly attenuating the sound ........................ 13
Canceling the beep sound ................................. 13
Selecting the sound position
— My Best sound Position (MBP) .............. 14
Boosting the bass sound
— D-bass ........................................................ 14
Additional Information
Maintenance........................................................ 15
Removing the unit ............................................. 16
Specifications ...................................................... 17
Troubleshooting.................................................. 18
Error displays ..................................................... 19

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Location of controls
CDX-L470X/L450X
SEL
MODE
SRC SOURCE
RELEASE
1ATT SENS
DISC
OFF
D-BASS
MBP
65432 BTM DSPL
D
REP SHUF BL SKIP ATA MTL
SEEK
AMS
1Volume +/– button 9, 13
2Receptor for the card remote
commander
3MODE button
11, 12
4SRC (SOURCE) (TUNER/CD) button
9, 11, 12
5SEL (select) button 9, 13, 14
6Display window
7 MBP (My Best sound Position) button 14
8D (D-BASS) button 14
9Z(eject) button 9
q; RELEASE (front panel release) button 8
qa RESET button (located on the front side of
the unit, behind the front panel) 7
qs ATT (attenuate) button 13
qd SENS button 12
qf Number buttons
(3) REP 10
(4) SHUF 10
11, 12, 13
qg Frequency select switch
(located on the bottom of the unit)
See “Frequency select switch” in the
Installation/Connections manual.
qh BTM (Best Tuning Memory) button 11
qj DSPL (display mode change) button
9, 10, 11,
qk OFF button*8, 9
ql SEEK/AMS +/– button
9
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*Warning when installing in a car
without an ACC (accessory) position
on the ignition key switch
Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for 2
seconds to turn off the clock display after
turning off the engine.
Otherwise, the clock display does not turn
off and this causes battery drain.
Refer to the pages listed for details.
: During Playback : During radio reception
CD RADIO
RADIO
RADIO
RADIO
CD
CD

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Card remote commander
1DSPL button
2SOURCE button
3SEEK (</,) buttons
4OFF button
5VOL (–/+) buttons
6MODE button
7PRESET (–/+) buttons
8ATT button
ATTOFF
DSPL MODE
SOURCE
VOL
+
–
PRESET
+
PRESET
–
SEEK
–
SEEK
+
DISC
–
ATTOFF
DSPL MODE
SOURCE
DISC
+
VOL
+
–
PRESET
+
SEEK
+
SEEK
–
PRESET –
SOUND
ENTER
MENU
LIST
RM-X115 (supplied): CDX-L470X
1DSPL button
2MENU button*
3SOURCE button
4SEEK (</,) buttons
5SOUND button
(used as 5SEL button for this unit)
6OFF button
7VOL (–/+) buttons
8MODE button
9LIST buttons*
0DISC/PRESET (M/m) buttons
qa ENTER button*
qs ATT button
* Not available for this model
RM-X114 (optional): CDX-L450X
The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same
functions as those on this unit.
Note
If the unit is turned off by pressing (OFF) for 2 seconds, it cannot be operated with the card remote
commander unless (SRC) 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 15).

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Precautions
•If your car was parked in direct sunlight,
allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
•Power aerials 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 condensation may occur inside the
lenses and display of the unit. Should this
occur, the unit will not operate properly. In
such a case, remove the disc and wait for about
an hour until the moisture has evaporated.
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft
drinks onto the unit or discs.
Notes on discs
•To keep the disc clean, do not touch the
surface. Handle the disc by its edge.
•Keep your discs in their cases or disc
magazines when not in use. Do not subject
the discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid
leaving them in parked cars or on
dashboards/rear trays.
•Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky
ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning
when used, causing a malfunction, or may
ruin the disc.
•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.
• You cannot play 8 cm CDs.
•Before playing, clean the discs with a
commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe
each disc from the centre out. Do not use
solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for analog discs.

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Getting Started
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.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock
setting and some stored contents.
RESET button
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW 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.
•You cannot play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs)
on this unit.

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Attaching the front panel
Attach part Aof the front panel to part Bof
the unit as illustrated and push the left side
into position until it clicks.
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the
front panel.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
1Press (OFF)*.
CD playback or radio reception stops (the
key illumination and display remain on).
*If your car has no ACC position on the
ignition switch, be sure to turn the unit off by
pressing (OFF) for 2 seconds to avoid car
battery drain.
2Press (RELEASE), then 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 heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in
parked cars or on dashboards/rear trays.
Tip
When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
A
B
(OFF)
(RELEASE)

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Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.
The hour indication flashes.
1Press either side of the volume +/–
button to set the hour.
2Press (SEL).
The minute indication flashes.
3Press either side of the volume +/–
button to set the minute.
2Press (DSPL).
The clock starts. After the clock setting is
completed, the display returns to normal
play mode.
CD Player
Playing a disc
Insert the disc (labelled side up).
Playback starts automatically.
If a disc is already inserted, press (SRC)
repeatedly until “CD”appears to start
playback.
To Press
Stop playback Zor (OFF)
Eject the disc Z
Skip tracks (SEEK/AMS) (./>)
–Automatic [once for each track]
Music Sensor
Fast-forward/ (SEEK/AMS) (m/M)
reverse [hold to desired point]
–Manual Search
Note
When the last track on the disc is over, playback
restarts from the first track of the disc.

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Display items
When the disc/track changes, any prerecorded
data of the new disc/track is automatically
displayed.
Music source
Track number
To Press
Switch display (DSPL)
item
Displayable items
•Clock
•Elapsed playing time
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
The current track will repeat itself when it
reaches the end.
During playback, press (3) (REP) until
“REP”indicator appears in the display.
Repeat Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, press (3)
(REP) again.
Playing tracks in random
order — Shuffle Play
You can select to play the tracks on the current
disc in random order.
During playback, press (4) (SHUF) until
“SHUF”indicator appears in the display.
Shuffle Play starts.
To return to normal play mode, press (4)
(SHUF) again.