Sony CDX-1200 - Fm/am Compact Disc Player User manual

SONY.
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. CDX-1200 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
DIGITAL AUDIO
CDX-1200
Sony Corporation ©2000

Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact
Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy avariety of
features.
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 to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Resettingthe unit
Before operating the unit for the first time or
after replacing the car battery, you must reset
the unit.
Press the reset button with a pointed object, such
as a ball-point pen.
Resetbutton
Notes
•Pressing thereset button will erase the clock
setting and some memorized program and
memory functions.
•When you connect the powersupp/y cord to the
unit or reset the uni_ wait for about 10 seconds
before you insert a disc. If you insert a disc within
these 10seconds, the unit will not be reset, and
you will have to press the reset button again.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
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Location of controls
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[] MODE (band select) button
[] SOURCE (source select) button
[] Reset button
[] _ C_ (volume/bass/treble/left-right/
front-rear control) button
[] Display window
[] SEEKJAMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/
manual search) button
[] --_(eject) button
[] SENS/BTM (sensitivity adjust]Best Tuning
Memory) button
[] D-BASS button
[] SOUND button
[] During radio reception:
Number buttons
During CD playback:
QREPEATbutton
SHUF button
[] DSPL(display mode change/time set)
button
[] OFF button •
[] ATT (attenuate) button
•Warning when installing in a car
without ACC (accessory) position
on the ignition key switch
Be sure to press _on the unit for two
seconds to turn off the clock display after
turning off the engine.
When you press _ momentarily, the clock
disptay does not turn off and this causes
battery wear.

Setting the clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1Press _during operation.
2Press _for two seconds.
The hour indication flashes. I
•Set the hour.
1
OPress (SOUND).
The minute indication flashes.
•Set the minute.
Press(_D.
IO:OB
The clock starts.
Vote
'f the car has no accessory position on the ignition
key switch, the clock cannot be set unless the power
turned on. Set the clock after you have turned on
_.heradio, or started CD playback.
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Memorizing stations
automatically
BestTuning Memory (BTM)
This unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals and memorizes them in the order of their
frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations on
each band (FM I, FM II, FM III, and AM).
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
1Press _repeatedly to select the
tuner.
Each time you press C_6OWO_), the mode
changes as follows:
CD *--_ TUNER
2 Press _repeatedly to select the
band.
Each time you press (_, the band
changes as follows:
FI_FM I---_ FM II-----I_ FM III"_1_ AM ---_
3Press (SENS/BTM) for two seconds.
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.
•Ifa CD is not in the unit, only the tuner band
appears even if you press _.

Memorizing only the
desired stations
You can store up to 6 stations on each band (a
total of 18 for FM I, FM II, and FM III, and 6 for
AM) in the order of your choice.
1Press_repeatedly to select the
tuner,
2Press _repeatedly to select the
band.
3 press and hold either side of
to tune in the station that you want to
store on the number button.
4Pressand hold the desired number button
(Q to _)) 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,
Receiving the memorized
stations
1Press(SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2 Press(_ repeatedly to select the
band.
If you cannot tune in a preset
station
Presseither side of _,SEEK/AM_AMS_)to search
for the station (automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Press either side of CSEEK/AMS)
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
Note
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
repeatedly until "LOCAL" (local seek
mode) is displayed. Only the stations with relatively
strong signals will be tuned in.
Tip
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
Press (SENS/BTM) repeatedly until
"MONO" appears.
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
("STEREO" disappears),
To return to normal mode, press again until
"MONO" disappears.
Changing the display item
Each time you press _, the item changes
as follows:
Frequency *-_ Clock
3Pressthe number button (Q to _) on
which the desired station isstored.

Listening to a CD
Insert a CD.
Playback starts automatically.
Label side up
if a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
"epeatedly until "CD" appears to start playback.
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;lapsed playing time
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ro play back an 8crn (3 in.) CD, use the optional
;on), compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).
ro Press
;top playback _ or
,_ject the CD
:hanging the display item
"ach tLme you press _ during CD
_layback, the item changes as follows:
Elapsed playing time_ Track number--- 1
/
Clock <
Locating a specific track
Automatic Music Sensor (AMS}
During CD playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AM$) for each track you want to
skip.
To locate succeeding tracks
To locate preceding tracks
Locating a specific point in a track
Manual Search
During playback, press and hold either side
of (SEEHYAMS) for about two seconds.
Release when you have found the desired
point.
To search forward
To search backward
Note
If "L I. L I--Nor n-I "1 -I -I Nappears in the display,
you have reached the beginning or the end of the
disc and you cannot go any further.
Playing a CD in various
modes
Playing tracks repeatedly
Repeat Play
Press _during playback.
"REPEAT" appears in the display.
When the current track is over, it will play again
from the begitaning.
To return to normal playback mode, press again.
Playing tracks in random order
mShuffle Play
Press _) during playback.
"SI-U.YF" appears in the display.
To return to normal playback mode, press again.

Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and
fader. You can store the bass and treble levels.
Each source can store the bass and treble level
independently.
1Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing _repeatedly.
BAS (bass) --* TRE (treble) --*
BALANCE (left-right) --* FADER (front-rear)
--* VOL (volume)
2Adjust the selected item by pressing C) or
Adjust within three seconds after selecting
the item. (After three seconds, the buttons
function reverts to volume control buttons.)
Cancel the beep sound
Boosting the bass sound
-- D-bass
You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound.
The D-bass function boosts the low frequency
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 control.
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D-BASS 3
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Frequency (Hz)
Adjusting the bass curve
Press _repeatedly to select the
desired bass curve.
"D-BASS" appear in the display.
As the D-BASS number increases so does the
effect.
Press (_ while pressing (_fl_-).
To obtain the beep sound again, press these
buttons again.
Note
If you connect an optional power amplifier and do
not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be
deactivated.
D-BASS 1--* D-BASS 2 --* D-BASS 3 ---*
D-BASS OFF
Note
The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the
bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.
Attenuating the sound
Press _.
"ATT" flashes.
To restore the previous volume level, press
again.
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Precautions
• If your car was parked in direct sunlight
resulting in a considerable rise in temperature
h_ide die car, allow the tu,it 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 no sound comes from the speakers of a two-
speaker system, set the tader control to the
center position.
• If your car is equipped with a power antenna,
it will extend auto*natically while the unit is
operating.
If you have any questions or problems
eoncx_rning your unit that are not covered in this
manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Notes on handling CDs
A dirty or defective disc may cause sotmd
dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum
_ound, handle the disc by its edge. To keep the
disc clean, do not touch the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled surface.
Do nee expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat
_K_lrces such as hot air-,ducts, or leave them in a
car parked in direct sunlight where there can be
a considerable rise in texnperature inside the car.
Before playing, clean the discs with an optional
cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc frol_ the center
out.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
:oLTunercially available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for analog discs.
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Notes on discs
If you use the discs explained below, the sticky
residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and
may cause malfunction or ruin your discs.
Do not u_e second-hand or rental CDs that lmve
a sticky residue on the surface (for example from
peeled-off stickers or froxn ink, or glue leaking
frot_ under the stickers).
There are paste residue
Ink is sticky
Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are
beginning to peel off.
Stickers that are beginning to
peel away. I_aving a sticky
r_=idue
Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers
attached.
Labels are attached __
Notes on moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area. naoisture
may condense on the lends inside the CD
player. Should this occur, the unit will not
operate properly. In fl_is case, remove the disc
and wait for about an hour until the moisture
evalx)rates.
When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs
use the optional Sony compact disc single
adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from
damage.
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
cortn_.2tion and replace the fuse. If the fuse
blows again after replacelnent, there may De an
internal malftmction. In such acase, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Fuse (1 O A)
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this
could damage the unit.

Dismounting the unit
1 Insert the supplied tool between the unit
and the frame, and rotate 90 ° to release
the hidden mounting spring. Repeat on
the opposite side and remove the frame.
2 Insert a flathead screwdriver between th
bracket and mounting spring. Gently pry
the spring toward the unit while pulling
the unit out a little. Repeat on the
opposite side and remove the unit.
4mm (31tsin,

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 Cause/solution
No sound. • Adjust the volume with (_).
•Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker
systems.
The contents of the memory • The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
have been erased. • The reset button has been pressed.
---*Store the settings again into the memory.
No beep sound. • An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using
file built-in amplifier.
•The beep sound is cancelled.
CD playback
Problem Cause/Solution
CD cannot be loaded. •Another CD is already loaded.
•The CD was forcibly inserted upside down.
Play does not begin. Dirty disc.
CD isautomatically ejected. The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F).
CD will not eject. Press the reset button.
The operation buttons do not
function.
The sound skips due to •The unit is installed at an angle of more than 60 °.
vibration. •The unit is not installed in a sturdy part oF the car.
Radio reception
Problem Cause/Solution
Preset tuning is not possible. • Memorize the correct frequency.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not The broadcast signal is too weak.
possible. --_ Use manual tuning.
The stations cannot be Connect an power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power
received, supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car's aerial
The sound is hampered by booster. (When your car has bud.t-in FM/AM aerial in the rear/
noises, side glass only.)
The "STEREO" indication flashes. *Tune in the frequency accurately.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
--* Set to the MONO mode.
Error displays
The following indications will flash for a while.
Display Cause Solution
_" _1"1 UA CD is dirty or inserted upside Clean or insert the CD correctly.
CU1 down.
C_[_ [_ The CD player cannot be operated Press the reset button.
L.2 .2 because of some problem.
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
18 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into
4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than
1% total harmonic distortion.
Other specifications
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System Compact disc digital audio
Signal-to-noise ratio
Frequency response
Wow and flutter
Laser Diode Properties
Material
Wavelength
Emission Duration
Laser output power
system
90 dB
10 - 20,000 Hz
Below measurable limit
GaAs + GaA1As
785 - 815 nm (Typ.800 nm)
Continuous
Less than 0.5 mW*
*This output is the value measured at a distance of
0.7 mm from the objective lens surface on the
Optical Pick-up Block.
FM
Tuning range
Antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency
Usable sensitivity
Selectivity
Signal-to-noise ratio
87.5 - 107.9 MHz
External antenna connector
10.7 MHz
12 dBf
75 dB at 400 kHz
65 dB (stereo),
68 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at I kHz
0.7 % (stereo),
0.5 % (mono)
Separation 35 dB at I kHz
Frequency response 30 - 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range
Antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency
Sensitivity
530 -1,710 kHz
External antenna connector
10.7 MHz/450 kI-Iz
30 _v
Outputs Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance 4 8 ohms
Maximum power output 45 W x 4 (at4 ohms)
Outputs Audio output
Tone controls
Power requiremen_
Dimensions
Mounting dimensions
Mass
Supplied accessories
Optional accessories
Power amplifier control
Power antenna relay control
Bass +-8dB at 100 Hz
Treble ±8 dB at 10 kI-tz
12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Approx. 178xS0x178mm
(7_/_ x2x 71/s in.)
(w/h/d)
Approx. 182 x 53 x 162 mm
(7;_/4x2_/sx6_/2in.)
(w/h/d)
Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb. 10 oz.)
Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Compact disc single adapter
CSA-8
Design and specifications are ;ubject to change
without notice.
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