Sony CDX-5070 User manual

SONY 3-758-333-21 (1)
FM/AM Compact Disc Player ISG
CDX-5070/5270/5470
Operating Instructions _ pasez
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and
retain it for future reference.
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For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/
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Ex ce qui concerne l installation et les connexions, consulter le
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© 1994 by Sony Corporation

This instruction manual covers the CDX-5070/
5270/5470. The main difference between these
three is as follows:
Optional wireless
remote commander
CDX-5270/5470
| CDx-5070 | cannot be used
When differences occur, they are clearly
described in the corresponding sections.
The illustrations of the front panel in this
manual are of the CDX-5470.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on
the battom 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.
Madel No. CDX-5070 Serial No.
Model No, CDX-5270 Serial No.
Model No. CDX-5470 Serial No.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
INFORMATION
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 ina
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. It 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 interterence by
one or more of the tullowing measures:
— Revrient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet ona
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician tor help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not erpressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.

Table of Contents
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Features
General
e Detachable-front panel enables vou to take
the front panel away with you when you
leave vour car. (page 11)
¢ Caution alarm will be activated if you turn
off the ignition key without removing the
front panel from the unit.
¢ Switchable two color illumination (amber
and green). (page 8) (CDX-5470 only)
¢ With the built-in high power amplifier
(max. output: 30 W x 4 ch (CDX-5270 and
CDX-5470) 20 W « 4 ch (CDX-5070)), vou can
enjoy a 4-speaker system.
¢ Line outputs for connecting an optional
power amplifier.
¢ Telephone-mute function for decreasing the
volume automatically with a telephone call.
(CDX-5470 only)
¢ Provided with a digital 12-hour clock.
(page 12)
e Optional wireless remote commander can
be used. (CDX-5270/5470)
e Supplied with the S commander. (CDX-5470
only)
¢ Optional S commander can be used.
(CDX-5270 only)
Tuner section
e SSIR (Sony Super Interference Rejection)
PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) synthesizer tuner.
¢ Up to 24 stations can be preset: 18 stations on
FM and 6 stations on AM.
¢ BTM (Best Tuning Memory) function
automatically searches and stores the stations
with strong signals on the preset number
buttons in order of frequency. (page 16)
CD section
¢ 1 bit DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) for
a clear sound reproduction.
¢ Quick recovery mechanism for preventing,
sound skipping.
¢ intro scan function tor playing the first 10 —
seconds of each track. (page 14)
¢ Repeat play function for listening toa
currently playing track repeatedly. (page 14)
Shuffle play function for playing tracks in
random order. (page 14)

Precautions
¢ Before operating the unit for the first time or
after replacing the car battery, press the reset
button with a ball-point pen ete., then start
operating the unit.
\ Reset button
¢ [If your car was parked in direct sunlight
resulting, in a considerable rise in temperature
inside the car, allow the unit to cvol off before
operating, it.
© ff 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 2-
speaker system, set the fader control to the
center position.
¢ As the laser beam used in this compact dise
player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt
to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Note on moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp environment,
moisture in the atmosphere may condense on
the lenses inside the unit. Should this occur, the
unit may not operate properly. In such a case,
remove the dise inside and wait for about an
hour or so until the moisture has evaporated.
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 Compact Discs
This way
A dirty or defective disc may cause sound
dropouts in playing. To enjoy optimum sound,
handle the disc as follows.
Handle the disc by its edge, and to keep the
disc clean, do not touch the surface.
| Not this way
Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled
surface.
' Not this way
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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 the
temperature inside the car.
' This way \
Before playing, clean the discs with an optional
cleaning cloth. Wipe cach disc from the center
of the disc outward.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or antistatic
spray intended for analog discs.

Location and Function of Controls
Refer to the pages in @ for details.
(1) OFF button
Press to turn off the unit.
(2] Reset button (located on the front side of
the unit hidden by the front panel)
Press this button when you use this unit for
the first time, when you have changed the
car battery, or when the buttuns of this unit
do not tunction. Note that when the button
is pressed, the memories on the preset
number buttons will be erased.
(3) Disc Insertion slot ®
[4} CD (disc play) button ®
{5} FM (radio on/band select) button ®
At each pressing, the button changes the
band cyclically as follows:
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# (eject) button ®
AM (radio on) button ©
RELEASE (front panel release) button @
Receptor (for the wireless remmote
commander) (CDX-9270/5470)
MUTE button (CDX-5070 only)
Press to mute the sound momentarily.
Press again to restore the previous volume
Jevel. This button will also be canceled in
the following cases:
— when the or OFF button is pressed
— when the ignition key of your car has
been tuened to the OFF position for more
than ten seconds.
MUTE button (CDX-5270/5470)
LOUD (loudness) button (CDX-5070 only)
Press to reinforce the bass and treble
especially when listening at a low volume
level. To cance! the mode, press it again.
(1) Display window
(12 BTM (best tuning memory) button ©
(13 SENS (sensitivity) button
(CDXx-5070 only) ®
SENS (sensitivity/loudness) button
(CDX-5270/5470) ®
Press for more than twa secands to reinforce
the bass and treble especially when listening
at a low volume level. To disengage the
button, press it again for more than two
seconds (Loudness function).

‘SnuF
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(4 [=\ '*} wvolume/bass/treble/balance/ DSPL (display change/time set) button ®
fader control) buttons At each pressing, the button changes the
Press to adjust each mode. display modes as follows:
SEL (control mode select) button
Press to select the desired control mode:
BAS (bass), TRE (treble), BAL (balance),
FAD (fader) or VOL (volume). Elapsed playing
time/track
number —» Clock
Display
window
A 5
T Treble control | For less treble For more treble
TRE
Balance To decrease the right- To decrease the left-
control speakers’ volume speakers’ volume
E A z Fader control To decrease the rear- To decrease the front-
speakers’ volume speakers’ volume
# L Volume For less volume For more volume
control
These [=\ buttons normally function as the volume control. Adjust the level within three
seconds after selecting the desired control mode with the SEL button. Otherwise, the mode will
go back to the volume control mode.
8
2
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Location and Function of Controls
AMS (Automatic Music
Sensor) function
K€: Press once to locate the
beginning of the track being
played.
PPI: Press once to locate the
beginning of the next track.
Press repeatedly to locate
previous or succeeding,
tracks.
Manual search
AMS/SEEK button
(we [oersets] toe)
Automatic tuning ®
MANU button
4: Keep pressed to go
back at high speed. Manual tuning ®
PP: Keep pressed to go
ahead at high speed.
J | REPEAT button (2)
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POWER SELECT switch (located on the bottom of the unit)
See “POWER SELECT Switch” in the installation/connections manual.
4
RS
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Preset number buttons @
Changing the illumination color Muting the beep tone
ald
ef
Press
the
C¢_)
button
while
pressing
the
SEL
Press
the
(_)
button
while
pressing
the
SEL
button.
To
obtain
the
beep
tone
again,
press
button.
these
buttons
once
more.

| S Conmander RM-X1S CDX-5270 (Optional)/5470 (Supplied)
DISC/PRESET control ©
During Radio reception:
Receives the stations
memorized on the preset
number buttons. (Preset
search function)
MUTE button
Press to mute the second
momentarily.
MODE button
During Radio reception:
At each pressing, the
button changes the band.
During CD play:
No function,
During CD play:
No function.
VOL (volume) control
Turn to adjust the
volume.
AMS/SEEK control @
During CD play:
reece setector Locates the beginnings of
At each pressing, the }
: the tracks (AMS
button changes the ;
: function).
source.
During Radio reception:
Automatically tunes to a
station. When a station is
tuned in, the search stops
automatically.
When the POWER SELECT switch is set to the OFF position, the unit cannot be operated with the
S commander unless one of the CD, FM and AM buttons of the unit is pressed or a disc is
inserted to activate the unit first.

Location and Function of Controls
Optional
wireless
Remote
Commander
RM-X40
(CDX-5270/5470)
Buttons
of
the
same
function
as
those
on
the
main
unit
[7] OFF button
During CD During radio
play reception
AMS (Automatic | SEEK (automatic
Music Sensor) | tuning) button ®
button
(6) MUTE button
Different function buttons
(2] MODE button
During CD play | During radio
reception
No function At each pressing, the
button changes the
band.
(3) SOURCE button
At each pressing, the button changes the
source as follows:
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disc is inserted to activate the unit first.
When
the
POWER
SELECT
switch
is
set
to
the
OFF
position,
the
unit
cannot
be
operated
with
the
wireless
remote
commander
unless
one
of
the
CD,
FM
and
AM
buttons
of
the
unit
is
pressed
ora
C)\ CD Wwolume/bass/treble/balance/
fader contro!) buttons @
Press to adjust each mode.
(8) DSPL (display change) button @ ®
(5) SEL (contro! mode select) button @
Press to select the desired control mode.
During CD During radio
play reception
No function PRESET (preset
search) button
Receives the stations
memorized on the
preset number buttons.
{Preset search
function)

Detaching
and
Attaching
the
Front
Panel
Detaching the Front Panel
Before detaching the front panel, be sure to press the OFF button
first. Then press the RELEASE button to open up the front panel,
and detach the panel by pulling it towards you as illustrated.
RELEASE button
x
Do not drop the panel when detaching it from the unit.
Attaching the Front Panel
Apply the right hand side of the front panel to the unit by attaching
part ® ef the front panel to part © of the unit as illustrated and
push until it clicks.
Do not press hard or apply excessive pressure to the display
window of the front panel.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition key to the
OFF position without removing
the front panel, the caution alarm
will be activated and a beep
sound will be heard for a few
seconds.
Notes
@ Make sure that the front panel
is the right way up when
attaching it to the unit. It
cannot be attached upside
down.
¢ When attaching the front panel,
do not press it hard against the
unit. It can be easily attached
by pressing lightly.
@ Never leave the detached front
panel in your car if it is parked
in direct sunlight. There could
be a considerable rise in
temperature inside the car.
@ When you carry the front panel
with you, put it in the supplied
front panel case. :
The display window may
become warm while the unit is
operated. This is not a sign of a
malfunction.

Setting the Clock
The clock has a 12-hour
digital indication.
For example, set it to 10:08.
1 Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Notes
e You can set the clock with the
unit ony.
Press the DSPL button if the clock indication does not © Ib the POWER SELECT switch
af the unit is set to the OFF
Seppe: postion, the clock cannot be set
unless the power ms turned on.
{ga HH Set the clock after you have
turned on the cadio or start CD
play.
3 Press the DSPL button for more than two seconds.
While holding down the DSPL button
Press the button to set the hour digits.
(to go backi(to go forward)
JOT
Press the button to set the minute digits.
(ta go back(to go forward)
The clock starts activating when you take your finger
off the DSPL button.

Playing a CD
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Notes
¢ If a disc is already loaded in the
unit, never try to insert another
disc.
e If you leave the ejected disc in
the disc insertion slot after you
have pressed the & button, the
disc will be automatically
retracted into the unit after
about 15 seconds in order to
Insert a disc into the slot.
& T_LOAg
Labeled
side up
When
a
disc
is
inserted,
CD
play
will
automatically
start.
_
protect it.
If
a
disc
is
already
inserted,
press
the
CD
button.
¢
To
play
a
3-inch
(8
cm)
CD,
use
the Sony CSA-8 adaptor (not
supplied).
e If the MANU button is kept
pressed and the end of the dise
has been reached, “ 137"
will appear on the display
window. Likewise, if the
Track number Elapsed playing time
beginning of the disc has been
e .
2
reached,”
HULL
”
will
Eject
mg
the
Disc
appear
on
the
display
window.
cme CE A
Press
the
&
button.
At
the
end
of
the
disc
The track number returns to “1”
If
you
press
the
FM
or
AM
button
during
CD
play
Romie
tae
eal
The
CD
play
will
stop
automatically
and
the
tuner
will
be
activated.
important
Since
the
CD
system
offers
a
wide
dynamic
range,
the
peaks
of
the
high
level
inputs
are
recorded
with
high
fidelity
and
the
noise
level
is
very
low.
Do
not
turn
up
the
volume
while
listening
to
a
section
with
no
audio
signals
or
very
low
level
inputs.
If
you
do
so,
the
speakers
may
be
damaged
when
a section
with
a
peak
signal
is
vlaved.
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Playing in Other Modes
REPEAT
INTRO = SHUF
Playing the Beginning of Tracks
— intro Scan Function
cd
Press the Cr) button to play the first 10 seconds of each track in Note
Hf the INTRO button 15 pressed
during shuffle play, the first 10
seconds of every track will be
played randomly.
order.
To cancel the function, press it again.
Playing Repeatedly
— Repeat Play Function
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Press the 2) button to repeat the same track.
To cancel the function, press it again.
Playing in Random Order
— Shuffle Play Function
wen
Press the (3_) button to play the tracks in random order.
To cancel the function, press it again.

Tuning in a Station
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Searching for the Stations
Automatically — Automatic Tuning g
Select the desired band. When an FM stereo program a
with a sufficient signal 8
ofMe strength is tuned in 3
3
@FM{ BLY
2 Press the SEEK button.
The “STEREO” indication will
— Seale appear.
Avoiding the automatic tuning
For lower frequencies For higher frequencies from stopping on stations too
frequently (Local Seek Mode)
Press the SENS button lightly to
The scanning stops when a station is received. Press the
button repeatedly until the desired station is received. get the “LCL” indication. Only
the stations with relatively strong
signals can be tuned in. The local
seek mode functions only when
Tuning
in
by
Adjusting
the
Frequency
the
Automatic
Tuning
is
in
operation.
— Manual Tuning
If FM stereo broadcasting is
Select the desired band, then press the MANU button. sascey to receive (Monaural
ae- | mw | toe] [ <<— | wow | Press the SENS button lightly to
Ur hy get the “MONO” indication. The
sound will improve, but it will
For
lower
frequencies
For
higher
frequencies
becume
monaural.
Note (CDX-5270/5470)
PREVENTING ACCIDENTS! e If you press the SENS button
Pet gos Ne ie aaa ae ee oh, A, a eee = for more than two seconds, the
While you are driving, the use of the Automatic Tuning and the loudness function will work. To
Memory Preset Tuning is recommended in favor of the Manual turn the loudness off, press the
Tuning. button again for more than two
seconds.
e You can use the manual tuning
with the unit onlv.

16
Using the Memory Preset Function
Memorizing the Stations Automatically
— BTM (Best Tuning Memory) Function
Select the desired band.
ae
Keep the 8TM button pressed for more than two
seconds.
The BTM function
The BTM function searches all the receivable stations within the
currently selected band and memorizes the ones in good
receiving conditions in sequence from the lowest frequency.
How to memorize the stations on the preset number
buttons
— When there is no preset number indicated on the display
window: all the preset number buttons set in the currently
selected band will be filled with the memories.
— When there is a preset number indicated on the display
window: the unit will memorize the stations on the preset
number buttons from the one currently being displayed. For
example, when you choose FM2 and preset number 3 is being,
displaved, the operation will start from preset number 3 on
FM2, and stops at preset number 6 on FM3.
Best receiving stations are
automatically searched
and memorized on each
band (FMI, FM2, FM3 and
AM). Up tu 6 stations on
each band can be stured on
the preset number buttons
T to 6 in order of
frequency.
The receivable frequency
ranges of the FM bands (FM1,
FM2, FM3) are the same
Therefore, 18 stations can be
memorized on FM.
Note
There may be cases where there
are not enough receivable
stations duc to the lack of stations
1n the vicintty or weak
broadcasting signals. fn such
cases, the BEM operation may
stop without all the buttons being
occupied with memories

Up to 6 stations on each
band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and
AM) can be stored on the
preset number buttons in
order of your choice.
Memorizing Only the Desired Stations
For example, store a station on the preset number button 1.
Select the desired band. Each preset number button has
only one memory location per
\e\ \“] band
If you try to store another station
on the same preset number
button, the previously stored
station will be erased.
Tune in the station which you wish to store on the
preset number button.
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Keep the preset number button pressed until the beep
tone is heard.
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Repeat the same procedure to store other stations.
Receiving the Memorized Stations
Select the desired band. Press the desired preset number Note ;
button lightly. If you keep pressing the preset
number button for more than two
seconds, the currently received
Ino
(a7) —— station will be memorized again.
To receive the previously
memorized station, make sure
that the preset number button is
pressed only lightly.
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Maintenance
Fuse Replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use the one Warning
with
the
correct
amperage
which
will
be
stated
Use
the
specified
amperage
fuse.
on
the
fuse
case.
Never
use
a
fuse
whose
Use
of
a
higher
amperage
fuse
may
cause
amperage
rating
exceeds
the
one
supplied
to
serious
damage.
the unit as this could cause a malfunction of the
unit.
Cleaning the Connectors
The unit may not function properly if the Clean the connectors with a cotton swab as
connectors between the unit and the front panel illustrated. Be sure to clean them with a
are contaminated with dirt. In order to prevent horizontal motion. Never clean them vertically
this from happening, open up the front panel as this could damage the connecting points.
by pressing the RELEASE button then detach it
and clean the connectors from time to time.
Main unit Back of the front panel
Dismounting the Unit
Release key
(supplied)

Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 12 (7)*
watts per channel minimum continuous average power into
4 ohms, 4 channels driven, from 20 — 20,000 Hz with no more than
1% total harmonic distortion.
*CDX-5070 only
Other Specifications
Power amplifier section
Output» Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance 4 - Sohms
Maximum power output
CDX-5270/5470
30W x 4 ch (at 4 ohms)
CDX-5070
20 W x 4 ch(at 4 ohms)
CD player section
System Compact disc digital audio
system
Frequency response — 10 - 20,000 Hz.
Wow and flutter Below the measurable limit
Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB
Laser Diode Properties
Material GaAlAs
Wavelength 78) nm
Emission Duration — Continuous
Laser out-put Power Less than 44.6 pW*
* This cutput is the value measured at a distance of
200 mm from the objective lens surface on the
Optical Pick-up Block.
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range 87.5 - 107.9 MHz.
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency
1.7 MHz.
Sensitivity 8 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo), 70 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.8%. (stereo), 0.3%. (mono)
Separation 35 dB
Frequency response — 30 - 15,000 Hz.
AM
Tuning range 530 - 1,710 kHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency
10.71 ME{z/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30pV
Signal-to-nvise ratio 55 dB
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.3%
General
Tone controls Bass + 8 dB at 100 Hz
Treble t 8 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery (negative
ground)
Current drain 1 A(CD playback)
1.5 A (during disc loading or
eject)
Operating temperature
-10°C to 50°C (15°F to 120°F)
Dimensions Approx. 18 x 57 x 172 mm
(w/h/d)(7*/» x 2'/1 x 67/« in.)
not incl. projecting parts and
controls
Mass Approx. 1.5 kg (3 Ib 5 02.)
Supplied accessories Mounting hardware (1 set)
Power connecting cord (1)
Front panel case (1)
S$ commander (1) RM-X1S
(CDX-5470 only)
Optional accessories Cleaning cloth XP-CD1
Compact disc single adaptor
CSA-8
Wireless remote commander
RM-X40
S commander RM-X1S
Design and specifications subject to change without
notice.

Troubleshooting Guide
The following check will assist in the correction of most problems
which vou may encounter with vour unit.
Betore going through the check list below, refer back to the
connection and operating procedures.
CO operation
CD play does not start. © Dusty or defective dise.
¢ The ambient temperature is more than 50°C (120 'F).
The disc cannot be loaded or is ¢ A disc is already loaded.
automatically ejected. ¢ The disc is inserted with the labeled side downwards.
Do not function. The built-in micro computer has malfunctioned.
— Press the reset button.
The sound skips. © The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20 .
¢ The unit is not installed on the sturdy part of a car.
¢ Dusty or defective dise.
Radio reception
Cause/Solution
Preset tuning is not possible. © Memorize the correct frequency.
¢ The broadcast is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not possible. The broadcast is too weak. —> Use manual tuning.
The “STEREO” indication flashes. ¢ Tune in precisely.
© The broadcast is too weak. —> Press the SENS button
to enter the MONO mode.