Sony CDX-L550X - Fm/am Compact Disc Player, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...are located on the bottom of the unit Record these numbers m the space prowded below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding tlus product Model No CDX L550X Serial No For mstallation and connections see the supplied mstallation connections manual I CDX L550X 0 2001 Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...ence by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in thi...

Page 3: ... the stored stations Storing only the desired stations Storing station names Station Memo Locating a station by name List up 4 6 6 7 8 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 Other Functions Using the rotary commander Adjusting the sound characteristics Quickly attenuating the sound Changing the sound and display settings Menu Selecting the sound position My Best sound Position MBP Setting the equalizer Addit...

Page 4: ... RESET button located on the front side of the unit behind the front panel 7 OFF Stop Power off button 8 9 SOUND button 15 17 SOURCE Power on Radio CD button 8 9 11 12 17 q ENTER button 13 9 11 12 13 16 18 q MODE button 11 12 q DSPL display mode change button 10 13 q Number buttons aREP 10 BSHUF 10 11 12 Warning when installing in a car without an ACC accessory position on the ignition key switch ...

Page 5: ...trol the same functions as those on this unit q DSPL button q MENU button H SOURCE button q SEEK C e buttons q SOUND button q OFF button q VOL buttons fl MODE button q LIST button q PRESET t q buttons q ENTER button q ATT button Note If the unit is turned off by pressing m for 2 seconds it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless SOURCE on the unit is pressed or a disc is inserted ...

Page 6: ... other soft drinks onto the unit or discs l To keep the disc clean do not touch the surface Handle the disc by its edge l Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use Do not subject the discs to heat high temperature Avoid leaving them in parked cars or on dashboards rear trays l Do not attach labels or use discs with sticky ink residue Such discs may stop spinning when used ca...

Page 7: ...disc may not play on this unit l You cannot play a CD R that is not finalized A process necessary for a recorded CD R disc to be played on the audio CD player Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery you must reset the unit Remove the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object such as a ball point pen 0 El 1 I RESEi button...

Page 8: ...ar battery drain 2 Press OPEN then slide the front panel to the right and gently pull out the left end of the front panel Motes l lfyou detach the panel while the unit is still turned on the power will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged l Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and its display window l Do not subject the front pane to heat high tempe...

Page 9: ...g is completed the display returns to normal play mode Tip When D INFO mode is set to ON the time is always displayed page 16 Playing a disc Press OPEN and insert the disc labeled side up Close the front panel Playback starts automatically I If a disc is already inserted press m repeatedly until CD appears to start playback TO Press Stop playback OFF Eject the disc OPEN then h Skip tracks SEEK lM ...

Page 10: ...XT discs with very many characters information may nor scroll l This unit cannot display the artist name for each track of a CD TEXT disc Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play The current track will repeat itself when it reaches the end During playback press 0 REP repeatedly until REP l appears in the display I Repeat Play starts To return to normal play mode select REP OFF Playing tracks in rando...

Page 11: ...ed in the memory Preset Search function If preset tuning does not work Press either side of SEEK to search for the station automatic tuning Scanning stops when the unit receives a station Repeat until the desired station is received Tips l If automatic tuning stops too frequently turn on the Local Seek to limit seek to stations with stronger signals see Changing the sound and display settings page...

Page 12: ... You can assign a name to each radio station and store it in memory The name of the station currently tuned in appears in the display You can assign a name using up to 8 characters for a station Storing the station names 1 Tune in a station whose name you want to store 2 Press MENU then press either side of PRESET repeatedly until NAMEEDIT appears 3 Press ENTER 4 Enter the characters Q Press the I...

Page 13: ...ither side of PRESET repeatedly until NAME DEL appears 2 Press ENTER 3 Press either side of FSSZC repeatedly to select the station whose name you want to erase 4 Press m for 2 seconds The name is erased Repeat steps 3 to 4 if you want to erase other names 5 Press MENU twice The unit returns to normal radio reception mode Locating a station by name list up During radio reception press LIST The name...

Page 14: ...MODE To Change source radio CD Change radio band Attenuate sound Stop playback or radio reception Adjust the sound menu Change the display item Rotate and release to Skip tracks Tune in stations automatically Rotate hold and release to Fast forward reverse a track find a station manually By pushing in and rotating the control Push in and rotate the control to Receive preset stations If your car ha...

Page 15: ...or each source 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing sOUNO repeatedly Each time you press SOUND the item changes as follows BAS bass TRE treble BAL left right FAD front rear 2 Adjust the selected item by pressing either side of SEEK When adjusting with the rotary commander press C 1 and rotate the VOL control Note Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item Quickly attenuating the ...

Page 16: ...croll all automatically displayed names exceeding 8 characters When Auto scroll is set to off and the disc track name is changed the disc track name does not scroll SND Sound l LOUD Loudness to enjoy bass and treble even at low volumes The bass and treble will be reinforced P M Play Mode l LOCAL ON OFF Local seek mode page11 Select ON to only tune into stations with stronger signals l MONO ON OFF ...

Page 17: ...e effect setting is complete the normal playback mode appears Maintenance Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse If the fuse blows check the power connection and replace the fuse If the fuse blows again after replacement there may be an internal malfunction In such a case consult your nearest Sony dealer Fuse 10 A Warnin...

Page 18: ... out of the reach of children Should the battery be swallowed immediately consult a doctor l Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact l Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery l Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers otherwise a short circuit may occur Battery may explode if mistreated Removing the unit 1 Remove the front cover Detach the front...

Page 19: ...rtion at 1 kHz 0 6 stereo 03 mono Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 15 000 Hz AM Tuning range 530 1 710 kHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz 450 kHz Sensitivity 3opv Outputs Speaker outputs sure seal connectors Speaker impedance 4 8ohms Maximum power output 52 W x 4 at 4 ohms Input Tone controls Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensi...

Page 20: ...not designed for audio use l Some CD Rs may not play due to its recording equipment or the disc condition A disc is automatically ejected The ambient temperature exceeds 50 C 122 F No beep sound The beep sound is cancelled page 16 The operation buttons do not function Press the RESET button indications disappear from do not appear in the display l The clock display disappears if you press OFF for ...

Page 21: ...Set to the monaural reception mode page 16 A program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural The unit is in monaural reception mode P Cancel monaural reception mode me 16 Interference occurs during FM reception The wide mode is selected Set the IF mode to IF AUTO page 16 Error displays Messages The following indications will flash for about 5 seconds and an alarm sound will be heard ERROR l A CD ...

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Page 23: ...SONY FM AM Compact Disc Player 3 226 675 l 1 1 Installation Connections InstaIlatiotKonnexions CDX CA66OX CDX CA65OX CDX L550X Sony Corporation 0 2001 Printed in Korea ...

Page 24: ... dans les illustrations non fournis Front speaker Haut parleur frontal CD MD changer Changeur de CD MD Rear speaker Haut parleur arriere Rotary commander RM X4S Satellite de commande RM X4S Power amplifier Amplificateur de puissance TV monitor Moniteur de la t vision ...

Page 25: ...A ____ _ I_______ _ _______ DX CA660XKA65OX DX CA660XICA650X B CDX CA660XKA650X only CDX CA660XICA650X uniquement 0 not supplied non fournis ...

Page 26: ...nd will be deactivated rip O B 0 For connecting two or more changers the source selector XA C30 optional is necessary CDX CA66OXICA65OX on y Connection diagram a To a metal surface of the car First connect the black ground lead then connect the yellow and red power input leads 0 To the power antenna control lead or power supply lead of antenna booster amplifier Notes l It is not necessary to conne...

Page 27: ... CA66Ox cA65OX unfquement s2 Insert with the cord upwards lnserez avec le dble vers le haut AMP REM Raye bleu blanc 0 0 Max supply current 0 3 A 0 Courant max fournr 0 3 A Left Gauche White black stnped Blue Bleu ANT REM Max supply current 0 1 A 0 Courant max fourm 0 1 A Right Droit Lrght blue L Bleu crel Left Gauche Raye vertlnon Red Rouge 0 L 0 Right Droit Yellow Jaune ...

Page 28: ...q A A B 2 Bend these cla for a tight fit if necessary Plier ces griffes pour assurer une prose correcte 51 necessawe Dashboard Tableau ...

Page 29: ...e in Mounting example a Installation in the dashboard Note When installing this unit Depending on car type the mounting angle may not allow the front panel to open easily In such a case remove the silver screw 8 shown below When screwing it on again first lock the lever Attaching the screw without doing so may cause the unit to break Mounting the unit in a Japanese car HI You may not be able to in...

Page 30: ...g parts supplied w Pi es exlstantes fourmes avec la voiture Pmax size 5x8mm I32 x I32 In Dimension max 5x8mm h x A2 PO B NISSAN 1 0 oasnooarolcenrer CO SV A_LI __ _I_ L A r l r r la max 5x8mm max Sr8mm 17 I i i Bracket Support i Existing parts supplied with your car f Pieces exlstantes fourmes avec la voiture ...

Page 31: ...ses or batteries This warranty is valid only in the United States Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRAN...

Page 32: ...s For display purposes it is necessary to secure the front panel to the unit as shown below 1 Insert the spacer lock assemb 2 Attth h cfr 2 panel then secure 1 I Sony Corporation 0 2000 Printed in Japan 3 049 604 01 1 ...

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