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FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
Operating Instructions
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
CDX-4187
© 1998 by Sony Corporation
3-862-647-11 (1)
EN

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  • Page 1 3-862-647-11 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. CDX-4187 © 1998 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features. You can use an optional rotary commander (RM-X4S).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Location of controls ..........4 Additional Information Precautions ............11 Getting Started Maintenance ............12 Resetting the unit ..........5 Dismounting the unit ........13 Detaching the front panel ........5 Attaching the label to the rotary Setting the clock ..........
  • Page 4: Location Of Controls

    Location of controls MODE SOUND SEEK/AMS DSPL SENS OFF 1 2 D - BASS SOURCE REPEAT SHUF RELEASE Refer to the pages for details. 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music !™ OFF button 5, 6, 11 Sensor/manual search) control 6, 7, 8 !£...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Notes • Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit. Getting Started • If you press (RELEASE) to detach the panel while the unit is still on, the unit will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged.
  • Page 6: Setting The Clock

    To go forward 0215 1000 Elapsed playing time Note 2 Press (SOUND) momentarily. To play back an 8 cm CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8). 1000 Press The minute digits flash. Stop playback 6 or (OFF) 3 Set the minute digits.
  • Page 7: Playing A Cd In Various Modes

    Locating a specific point in a track — Manual Search Radio During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold. Release when you have found the desired point. Memorizing stations SEEK/AMS To search forward automatically To search backward —...
  • Page 8: Memorizing Only The Desired Stations

    Note Memorizing only the If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (BTM/SENS) momentarily until “LCL” appears in desired stations the display (local seek mode). Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in. You can store up to 6 stations on each band (18 for FM I, FM II and FM III, 6 for AM) in the If you know the frequency of the station you want order of your choice.
  • Page 9: Other Functions

    Rotate the control momentarily and release it to: Other Functions •Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate and hold the control until you locate the specific point in a track, then release it to start playback. You can connect an optional rotary •Tune in stations automatically.
  • Page 10: Adjusting The Sound Characteristics

    Changing the operative direction Changing the sound and The operative direction of controls is factory- set as in the illustration below. beep tone To increase Boosting the bass sound — D.bass You can enjoy clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low frequency signal with a sharper curve than conventional bass boost.
  • Page 11: Turning On The Clock Display

    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.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    When you play 8 cm CDs Use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from being damaged. Main unit Back of the front panel...
  • Page 13: Dismounting The Unit

    Dismounting the unit Attaching the label to the rotary commander You can control this unit with the optional rotary commander (RM-X4S). Release key Several labels are supplied with the rotary (supplied) commander. Attach the label that matches the µ functions of this unit and the mounting position of the rotary commander.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Specifications CD player section General System Compact disc digital audio Outputs Line outputs (2) system Power antenna relay Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB control/Power amplifier Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz control lead Wow and flutter Below measurable limit Telephone ATT control lead Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz Tuner section...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide The following checklist will help you remedy the problems that you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. General Cause/Solution Problem •Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction to adjust the volume. No sound.
  • Page 16 A CD is dirty or inserted upside down. Press the reset button or 6. The CD player cannot be operated because of some problem. If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Sony Corporation Printed in South Africa...

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