Getting Started; Resetting The Unit; Demo (Demonstration) Mode; Theft Protection - Sony CDC-X104 Operating Instructions Manual

GETTING STARTED

Note
Some buttons on the unit are assigned two or more
functions. For detailed descriptions, refer to the
related pages.

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after
replacing the car battery or changing the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Remove the front panel and press the reset button
with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen.
Front panel detached
Reset button
Note
Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and
some memorized functions.

DEMO (demonstration) mode

The unit has an extra display (DEMO) mode which
demonstrates the illumination modes of the unit.
When you deactivate the unit by pressing (OFF),
the clock is displayed for about 10 seconds, then
the unit switches to DEMO mode.
To cancel DEMO mode
1
While in DEMO mode, press and hold
(PUSH-MENU) until "SET" appears on the
display.
2
Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to select
"DEMO."
3
Turn (PUSH-MENU) to select "DEMO OFF."
To resume DEMO mode, repeat the above and
select "DEMO ON" at step 2.
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Theft protection

Take the front panel with you when leaving the
car, and keep it in the supplied carrying case.
Caution alarm
If you turn off the ignition switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
If you connect an optional amplifier and do not use
the built-in amplifier, the beep tone will be
deactivated.
To detach the front panel
1
Press Z to remove the disc.
2
Press (OFF)*.
3
Press , then pull it off towards you. (Hold
the panel with one hand to prevent
accidentally dropping it.)
(OFF)
* If your car has no ACC position on the ignition
switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing
(OFF) until the display disappears to avoid car
battery drain.
To attach the front panel
1
Engage the right side of the front panel to
the right catch on the unit.
2
Push the panel forward until it locks.
Be sure not to press any buttons and the
display window.
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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 subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a
parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
• Do not put anything on the inner surface of the
front panel.
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