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-5100 Serial No.
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(page 8). The optional rotary commander can be used. You can use the rotary commander (RM-X2S) which is operated like your car’s wiper or headlight switch while driving. Sony CDX-5100 (E) 3-810-776-21(1)
Changing the Illumination Color ... 9 Maintenance ... 9 Dismounting the Unit ... 10 Notes on Using the Optional Rotary Commander RM-X2S ... 10 Location of Controls ... 11 Specifications ... 13 Troubleshooting Guide ... 14 Sony CDX-5100 (E) 3-810-776-21(1)
2-speaker systems, set the fader control to the center position. 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 CDs A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts in playback.
If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the B position, 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. Sony CDX-5100 (E) 3-810-776-21(1)
“1”, and playback will continue from the first track of the CD. Note To play a 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8). To stop playback, eject the CD by pressing the press the button.
SENS n “MONO” appears on the display. The sound will improve, but it will be monaural. By pressing the button, you can change the SENS displayed items as follows: z LCL z MONO z Normal mode Sony CDX-5100 (E) 3-810-776-21(1)
Warning Use a fuse with the specified amperage. Use of a fuse with higher amperage may cause serious damage. Continued to next page n Sony CDX-5100 (E) 3-810-776-21(1)
If you connect this unit, attach the label which has “DSPL” on it. DS PL MO DE SE L Attach the appropriate label for the installation position of the rotary commander. Release key (supplied) Sony CDX-5100 (E) 3-810-776-21(1) SE L MO DE DS PL...
!∞ POWER SELECT switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See “POWER SELECT Switch” in the Installation/Connections manual. !§ (radio on/band select) button !¶ CD (CD play) button 6 !• SENS/BTM (sensitivity adjust/Best Tuning Memory function) button 78 Sony CDX-5100 (E) 3-810-776-21(1) DSPL SENS...
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Changes preset groups within band received: z FM 1 z FM2 3 SOURCE button Press to select program sources. Each time the button is pressed, the program source mode changes as follows: z FM z AM Sony CDX-5100 (E) 3-810-776-21(1) z FM3 z CD...
Mounting dimension Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony CDX-5100 (E) 3-810-776-21(1) Power amplifier control lead Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz 12 V DC car battery (negative ground) Approx.
Memorise the correct frequency. The broadcast is too weak. The broadcast is too weak. n Use manual tuning. Tune in precisely. The broadcast is too weak. n Press the button to enter the MONO mode. SENS Sony CDX-5100 (E) 3-810-776-21(1) button.
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Cause CD is dirty or inserted upside down. The CD player cannot be operated because of some problem. If the above-mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Actual total number: Solution Clean or insert the CD correctly.
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