Sony CDX-3500 User manual

3-865-652-31 (1)
1999 by Sony Corporation
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact
Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety
of features.
Table of Contents
Location of controls ................................................. 3
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 4
Setting the clock .................................................. 4
CD Player
Listening to a CD ................................................ 5
Playing a CD in various modes ........................ 5
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 6
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 6
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 6
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................. 7
Turning on the clock display
— Power Select Function .............................. 7
Changing the sound and beep sound .............. 8
Additional Information
Precautions........................................................... 8
Maintenance......................................................... 9
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 10
Specifications ..................................................... 11
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 12

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Location of controls
Refer to the pages for details.
1SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music
Sensor/manual search) control 5, 7
2MODE (band select) button 6
3SOURCE (source select) button 5, 6
4Dial (volume/bass/treble/left-right/
front-rear control) 4, 7
5SOUND button 4, 7, 8
6Display window
7SENS/BTM (sensitivity adjust/Best
Tuning Memory) button 6, 7
86(eject) button 5
9DSPL (display mode change/time set)
button 4, 5, 7
0Reset button 4
!¡ OFF button 5, 7
!™ Frequency select switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “Frequency select switch” in the
Installation/Connections manual.
!£ During radio reception:
Number buttons 6
During CD playback:
(1) REPEAT button 5
(2) SHUF button 5
!¢ D-BASS control 8
REPEAT
SEEK/AMS
SOUND
OFF
SENS DSPL
123456
D - BASS
OFF
123
MODE
SHUF
BTM
SOURCE
CDX-3500

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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.
Press the reset button with a pointed object,
such as a ballpoint pen.
Notes
• Pressing the reset button will erase the clock
setting and some memorized programme and
memory functions.
• When you connect the power supply cord to the
unit or reset the unit, wait for about 10 seconds
before you insert a disc. If you insert a disc within
these 10 seconds, the unit will not be reset, and
you will have to press the reset button again.
Reset button
Setting the clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1Press (DSPL) during operation.
If the POWER SELECT function is set to
“ON,” go to step 2. If it is set to “OFF,” set
to “ON” (page 7).
2Press (DSPL) for two seconds.
The hour indication flashes.
1Set the hour.
2Press (SOUND).
The minute indication flashes.
3Set the minute.
3Press (DSPL).
The clock is starts.
Note
If the car has no accessory position on the ignition
key switch, the clock cannot be set unless the
power is turned on. Set the clock after you have
turned on the radio, or started CD playback.
To go forward
To go backward
To go forward
To go backward
SOURCE
SOURCE

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Elapsed playing time
To locate succeeding
tracks
To locate preceding
tracks
To search backward
To search forward
Locating a specific track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, push the SEEK/AMS
control up or down and release for each
track you want to skip.
Locating a specific point in a track
— Manual Search
During playback, push the SEEK/AMS
control up or down and hold for about
two seconds. Release when you have
found the desired point.
Note
If “ ” or “ ” appears 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 (1) during playback.
“REP” appears in the display.
When the current track is over, it will play
again from the beginning.
To return to normal mode, press again.
Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play
Press (2) during playback.
“SHUF” appears in the display.
To return to normal mode, press again.
SEEK/AMS
SEEK/AMS
CD Player
Listening to a CD
Insert a CD.
Playback starts automatically.
If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “CD” appears to start
playback.
Note
To play back an 8 cm CD, use the optional Sony
compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).
To Press
Stop playback 6or (OFF)
Eject the CD 6
Changing the display item
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD
playback, the item changes as follows:
zElapsed playing time zTrack number
MOTION DISPLAY*ZClock Z
*All the above items are scrolled in the display
one by one in order.
Label side up

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”FM I ” FM II ”FM III ”AM
Radio
Memorizing stations
automatically
— Best Tuning 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 (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
Each time you press (SOURCE), the mode
changes as follows:
CD ˜TUNER
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
Each time you press (MODE), the band
changes as follows:
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.
•If a CD is not in the unit, only the tuner band
appears even if you press (SOURCE).
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 (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down
to tune in the station that you want to
store on the number button.
4Press and hold the desired number
button ((1) to (6)) 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.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on
which the desired station is stored.

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Other Functions
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and
fader. You can store the bass and treble levels.
1Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
BAS (bass) nTRE (treble) n
BAL (left-right) nFAD (front-rear) n
VOL (volume)
2Adjust the selected item by rotating the
dial.
Adjust within three seconds after selecting
the item. (After three seconds, the dial
function reverts to volume control.)
Turning on the clock
display — Power Select Function
Only for cars with an accessory position on the
ignition key switch
To turn the Power Select Function ON
Press (OFF) while pressing (SOUND).
The Power Select Function ties the clock
display power to the accessory position on
the ignition key switch.
To avoid battery wear, the clock is not
displayed while the unit is initializing.
If you cannot tune in a preset
station
Push and release the SEEK/AMS control
up or down to search for the station
(automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or
down repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
Note
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
(SENS/BTM) repeatedly until “LCL” (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 push the SEEK/AMS control up or down
and hold 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 (“ST” disappears).
To return to normal mode, press again until
“MONO” disappears.
Changing the display item
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes
as follows:
zFrequency zClock
MOTION DISPLAY*Z
*All the above items are scrolled in the display
one by one in order.

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Changing the sound and
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
signal with a sharper curve than conventional
bass boost.
You can hear the bass line more clearly even
while the vocal remains at the same volume.
You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound
easily with the D-BASS control. This is similar
in effect to an optional subwoofer system.
Level
Frequency (Hz)
Adjusting the bass curve
Turn the D-BASS control to adjust the
bass level (1, 2, or 3).
“D-BASS” appears in the display.
To cancel, turn the control to OFF.
Note
If the bass sound becomes distorted, adjust the
D-BASS control or volume.
Cancel the beep sound
Press (6) while pressing (SOUND).
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.
0dB
D-BASS 3
D-BASS 2
D-BASS 1
Additional
Information
Precautions
• 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 no sound comes from the speakers of a
two-speaker system, set the fader control to
the centre position.
•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.
Notes on handling CDs
A dirty or defective disc may cause sound
dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum
sound, handle the disc by its edge. To keep the
disc clean, do not touch the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the labelled
surface.

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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 centre
out.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or antistatic
spray intended for analog discs.
Notes on moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area,
moisture may condense on the lenses inside
the CD player. Should this occur, the unit will
not operate properly. In this case, remove the
disc and wait for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
When you play 8 cm CDs
Use the optional Sony compact disc single
adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from
damage.
Fuse (10 A)
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.
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as
this could damage the unit.

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Dismounting the unit
1Insert 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.
2Insert a flathead screwdriver between
the 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.
90°
10 mm
4 mm