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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-CASIOX Serial No For installation and con]lections,...
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Rotary commander RM-X4S will not occur in a particular installation. If this * l This unit works with Sony products only equipment does cause harmful interference *2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes radio or television...
Table of Contents Location of controls ....Other Functions Precautions ......Using the rotary commander .... Notes on discs ......Adjusting *he sound characteristics ..Quickly attenuating _he sound ..Getting Started Changing 1he sound and display settings Resetting the unit ...... Menu ......
Location of controls Refer 1o the pages listed for details. DSO button SOUND button 17, 20, 21 SOURCE (Power on/Radio/CD/MD) RESET button (located on lhe front side of button d_e unit, behind lhe li'ont panel) "ib selecl the source. DISC/PRESET-I+ button Volume +/- button...
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Note be operated with the card/'emote commander unless I Cardremote commanderRM-X118A If the display disappears by pressing it cannot on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first. See "Replacing the lithium battery" on page 22 for details on how to replace the batteries.
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 • Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture ink/residue.
• Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe Getting Started each disc fi'om 1be center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended lbr analog discs. Resetting the unit Before operating lhe unit for the first time, or a[ler replacing...
Attaching the front panel Detaching the front panel Place hole _) ofihe front panel onto the spindle (_) on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. Press _ (or insert a CD) to operate the You can detach the front panel of this unit to unit.
Setting the clock CD Player CD/MD Unit (optional) The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 in addition lo playing a CD with this unit, you can also control external CD (MP3 playable CD)/ (With the card remote commander)
Notes • While the firctitast track on the disc is playing, Display items (+) or _ (-) is pressed, playback skips to the lasfifirst track of tt_e disc. • When the last track on the disc is over, playback When the disc/album/track changes, restarts from the first track of the disc.
Playing tracks repeatedly Labeling a CD -- Disc Memo (For a CD unit with the -- Repeat Play CUSTOM FiLE function) The disc in the main unit will repeat a track, the entire album, or the entire disc when it reaches You can label each disc wilh a custom name the end.
Tips • Simply overwrite or enter" _ "to correct or erase a Locating a disc by name name. • There is anotherwayto start labeling a CD: Press -- List*up (For a CD unit with the CD TEXT/ FEi'_Yi_'_3 for 2 seconds instead of performing steps CUSTOMFILEfunction, or an MD unit) 2 and 3.
Radio Receiving the stored stations (With the card remote commander) The unit can slore up to 6 stotions per band (FMI, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2). Press _ repeatedly to select the radio. Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Press _ repeatedly to select the...
Storing only the desired Storing station names stations -- Station Memo You can assign a name 1o each radio station and You can manually preset 1he desired stations on store it in memory. The name of the station any chosen number button. currently tuned in appeors in 1he disploy.
Tips • Simply eve/write or enter" u "to correct or erase a Tuning in a station through a na133e. • There is another way to start storing station names: list Press _ for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. You can also complete --List*up operation by pressing for 2 seconds...
By rotating the control Other Functions You can also control the unit (and optional CD/ MD units) wi_h a rotary commander (optional). SEEN!AMS Using the rotary commander First, attach the appropriate label depending Rotate and release to: how you want to mount the rotary commander. Skip tracks.
Changing the operative direction Adjusting the sound The operative direction of controls is factory-set characteristics as shown below, To increase You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, fader, and subwoofer volume. Select the item you want to adjust by pressing repeatedly.
P/M (Play Mode) Changing the sound and • LOCAL (Local Seek mode) (page 13) Select "ON" to only tune into stations wi_h display settings stronger signals. • MONO (Monaural mode) (page 13) -- Menu Select "ON" to hear FM stereo broadcast monaural.
OPress (+) or _ (-) to adjust the desired volume level. Setting the equalizer (EQ7) The volume level is adjustable by I dB steps from 10 dB to +10dB. You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM, and OFF (equalizer...
Setting the Dynamic Adjusting the front and rear volume Soundstage Organizer (DSO) If your speakers are installed inlo tbe lower part Press _ to select a desired of the doors, the sound will come li'om below source. and may not be clear. Press repeatedly until "FAD"...
Press _. Press _ (+) or _ repeatedly until "LPF" appears. After the frequency setting is complete, display returns to normal play mode. AdJusting the volumeof the subwoofer(s) Press _ (+) or select the cut-off frequency. Press _ to select a desired Each time you press _ (+) or source.
Use of any other battery may present a again al_er replacement, there may be an internal risk of fire or explosion. malfunction, in such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. _ Fuse (lO A) Warning + side up Never use a fuse with an amperage rating...
Removing the unit Remove the protection collar. O Detach the front panel (page 8). Engage the release keys together with the protection collar. Orient the release key correctly. Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar. Remove the unit. _lnsert both release keys together until they click.
Tfiis unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier Inputs Telephone ATT control or an equalizerwhich is Sony BUS system compatible. terminal BUS control input terminal Design and specifications are subject to change BUS audio input terminal without notice.
Troubleshooting A disc cannot be loaded. • Another CDfMD is already loaded. The lbllowing checklist will help you remedy • The CD/MD is forcibly inserted upside down problems you may encounter with your unit. or in the wrong way. Before going through the checklist below, check Playback does not begin.
There may be an internal malfunction. Check the connection, if the error indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. RESET The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem. --* Press the RESET button on _l_e unit.
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*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the displa_ if these solutions do not help improve the silualion, consult your nearest Sony dealer. !iiii!_!_i!i_ii_i_ii!i_iiiii!i_i;iiiiii_ii!i _iiiiii!i_i;!i_ii;i_iii_i;ii_iiiii!iiiii_ii!i_i;!i_iill ¸ii!_ii_i ¸_i_i!!i;_i;;_iii;i_!i_ii_i;!i_i;_ii_i_i;!i;_i;;_iii;i_!i_ii_i;!i_i;_i LSEEK The Local Seek mode is on during automatic tuning (page 13).
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Affichagedes erreurset Impossible de capter une prds_lection. • Enregistrez la li'_quence correcte dans la messages m6moire. • Le signal capt_ est trop faible. Impossible de eapter des stations. (pour cet appareil et les changeurs CD ou Le son est parasitd. MD en option) •...
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--_ V_rifiez les raccordements. Si le message d'erreur ne disparoR pas de l'affichage, consultez votre d6taillant Sony le plus proche. RESET Le lecleur CD ou MD ne peut pas lbncfionner en raison de certains probl_mes. --_ Appuyez sur la touche RESET de l'appareil.