Location of controlsSetting the clockTroubleshooting guide
Radio
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
General
If you cannot tune in a preset
1Press (DSPL) during operation.
Memorizing stationsMemorizing only thestationProblemCause/Solution
2Press (DSPL) for two seconds.automaticallydesired stationsPress either side of (SEEK/AMS) to searchNo sound.YAdjust the volume with (+).
SOURCEBTMfor the station (automatic tuning).YSet the fader control to the center position for two-speaker
SENSN Best Tuning Memory (BTM)systems.
You can store up to 6 stations on each band (aScanning stops when the unit receives a
MODEtotal of 18 for FM I, FM II, and FM III, and 6 forstation. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)
SEEKATTThis unit selects the stations with the strongestThe contents of the memoryYThe power cord or battery has been disconnected.
AMSAM) in the order of your choice.repeatedly until the desired station is
D-BASSThe hour indication flashes.signals and memorizes them in the order of theirhave been erased.YThe reset button has been pressed.
REPEATSHUFreceived.
frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations on
SOUND126345DSPLOFFt Store the settings again into the memory.
each band (FM I, FM II, FM III, and AM).1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
1 Set the hour.NoteNo beep sound.YAn optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using
tuner.If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
CDX-1200Cautionthe built-in amplifier.
(SENS/BTM) repeatedly until OLOCAL� (local seek
To go forward2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select theYThe beep sound is cancelled.
When tuning in stations while driving, use Bestmode) is displayed. Only the stations with relatively
Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.band.strong signals will be tuned in.
To go backwardCD playback
Tip
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the3press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS)If you know the frequency of the station you wantProblemCause/Solution
tuner.to tune in the station that you want toto listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS)
1 MODE (band select) button0 SOUND buttonCD cannot be loaded.YAnother CD is already loaded.
Each time you press (SOURCE), the modestore on the number button.until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).
2 SOURCE (source select) buttonqa During radio reception:changes as follows:YThe CD was forcibly inserted upside down.
Number buttons
3 Reset button2 Press (SOUND).CD y TUNER4Press and hold the desired number buttonIf FM stereo reception is poorPlay does not begin.Dirty disc.
During CD playback:((1) to (6)) until OMEM� appears.N Monaural Mode
4 (+) (-) (volume/bass/treble/left-right/CD is automatically ejected.The ambient temperature exceeds 50!C (122!F).
(1) REPEAT buttonThe number button indication appears in the
front-rear control) button2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select thePress (SENS/BTM) repeatedly until
(2) SHUF buttonband.display.CD will not eject.Press the reset button.
5 Display windowOMONO� appears.The operation buttons do not
qs DSPL (display mode change/time set)The minute indication flashes.Each time you press (MODE), the bandThe sound improves, but becomes monaural
Note
function.
6 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/buttonchanges as follows:(OSTEREO� disappears).
If you try to store another station on the same
manual search) buttonB FM I B FM IIB FM IIIB AMnumber button, the previously stored station will beThe sound skips due toYThe unit is installed at an angle of more than 60!.
qd OFF button*3 Set the minute.
vibration.YThe unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.
7 Z (eject) buttonerased.To return to normal mode, press again until
qf ATT (attenuate) buttonOMONO� disappears.
8 SENS/BTM (sensitivity adjust/Best TuningTo go forward
3Press (SENS/BTM) for two seconds.Radio reception
Memory) button
The unit stores stations in the order of theirChanging the display item
To go backward
9 D-BASS buttonfrequencies on the number buttons.Each time you press (DSPL), the item changesProblemCause/Solution
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.Receiving the memorizedas follows:
Preset tuning is not possible.YMemorize the correct frequency.
*Warning when installing in a carFrequency y ClockYThe broadcast signal is too weak.
stations
Notes
without ACC (accessory) position
YThe unit does not store stations with weak signals.Automatic tuning is notThe broadcast signal is too weak.
on the ignition key switchIf only a few stations can be received, some1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select thepossible.t Use manual tuning.
Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for two3Press (DSPL).number buttons will retain their former setting.tuner.
YWhen a number is indicated in the display, the unitThe stations cannot beConnect an power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power
seconds to turn off the clock display after
starts storing stations from the one currentlyreceived.supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a carOs aerial
turning off the engine.2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
displayed.The sound is hampered bybooster. (When your car has built-in FM/AM aerial in the rear/
When you press (OFF) momentarily, the clockband.
YIf a CD is not in the unit, only the tuner bandnoises.side glass only.)
display does not turn off and this causesThe clock starts.appears even if you press (SOURCE).
battery wear.The OSTEREO� indication flashes.YTune in the frequency accurately.
3Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on
NoteYThe broadcast signal is too weak.
If the car has no accessory position on the ignitionwhich the desired station is stored.t Set to the MONO mode.
key switch, 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.
Error displays
The following indications will flash for a while.
DisplayCauseSolution
A CD is dirty or inserted upsideClean or insert the CD correctly.
down.
The CD player cannot be operatedPress the reset button.
because of some problem.
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
CD PlayerOther Functions
Locating a specific track
Listening to a CDN Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)Adjusting the soundBoosting the bass sound
N D-bass
During CD playback, press either side ofcharacteristics
Insert a CD.
(SEEK/AMS) for each track you want to
You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound.
Playback starts automatically.skip.You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and
The D-bass function boosts the low frequency
Label side upfader. You can store the bass and treble levels.
and high frequency signal with a sharper curve
Each source can store the bass and treble level
SEEKTo locate succeeding tracksthan conventional bass boost.
AMSindependently.
You can hear the bass line more clearly even
To locate preceding trackswhile the vocal volume remains the same. You
1Select the item you want to adjust bycan emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.with the D-BASS control.
Locating a specific point in a track
BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) tD-BASS 3
N Manual SearchD-BASS 2
BALANCE (left-right) t FADER (front-rear)LevelD-BASS 3
D-BASS 1
During playback, press and hold either sidet VOL (volume)D-BASS 2
If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
of (SEEK/AMS) for about two seconds.D-BASS 1
repeatedly until OCD� appears to start playback.
Release when you have found the desired2Adjust the selected item by pressing (+) or
0dB
MINSECpoint.(-).
CD
Frequency (Hz)
Adjust within three seconds after selecting
the item. (After three seconds, the buttons
Elapsed playing timeSEEKTo search forward
AMSAdjusting the bass curve
function reverts to volume control buttons.)
NoteTo search backwardPress (D-BASS) repeatedly to select the
To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optionaldesired bass curve.
Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).NoteOD-BASS� appear in the display.
If O� or O� appears in the display,As the D-BASS number increases so does the
you have reached the beginning or the end of theCancel the beep sound
effect.
ToPressdisc and you cannot go any further.
Stop playbackZ or (OFF)Press (6) while pressing (SOUND).D-BASS 1 t D-BASS 2 t D-BASS 3 t
D-BASS OFF
Eject the CDZ
To obtain the beep sound again, press these
buttons again.Note
Changing the display itemPlaying a CD in variousThe bass sound may distort at same volume. If the
Each time you press (DSPL) during CDmodesNotebass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.
playback, the item changes as follows:
If you connect an optional power amplifier and do
B Elapsed playing time B Track numberPlaying tracks repeatedlynot use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be
deactivated.
N Repeat Play
Clock b
Attenuating the sound
Press (1) during playback.
OREPEAT� appears in the display.
Press (ATT).
When the current track is over, it will play againOATT� flashes.
from the beginning.
To restore the previous volume level, press
To return to normal playback mode, press again.(ATT) again.
Playing tracks in random order
N Shuffle Play
Press (2) during playback.
OSHUF� appears in the display.
To return to normal playback mode, press again. |
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