3-251-485-11(1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player CDC-X237 Owner’s Record For your convenience, record the serial number (you will find them on the bottom side of your set) in the space provided below. Please refer to them when you contact your AIWA dealer in case of difficulty. Model No. CDC-X237 2003 Sony Corporation Serial No.
PRECAUTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS • Use only in a 12-volt DC negative-ground electrical system. • Disconnect the vehicle’s negative battery terminal while mounting and connecting the unit. • When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one with an identical amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating may cause serious damage to the unit. • Do NOT attempt to disassemble the unit. Laser beams from the optical pickup are dangerous to the eyes.
THEFT PROTECTION Take the front panel with you when leaving the car, and keep it in the supplied carrying case. BASIC OPERATION, AUDIO AND CLOCK ADJUSTMENT Detaching the front panel Before detaching the front panel, remove the CD to prevent possible damage to the unit. PWR/ATT SEL Jog dial (PUSH-SOURCE) 1 Press z to remove the CD. 2 Press and hold PWR/ATT until the unit turns off. 3 Press %. (Hold the panel with one hand to prevent accidentally dropping it.) 4 Remove the panel.
Adjusting sound You can select the following modes for adjusting sound depending on the music you listen to: BASS (low frequencies), TRE (high frequencies), BAL (left/right), FAD (front/ rear) and H-BASS (high bass). Setting the clock 1 Press and hold DSPL until the clock indicator flashes on the display. 2 Press + (to set hour) or – (to set minute), and then turn Jog dial. 1 Press SEL repeatedly to select the mode to be adjusted. Pressing SEL cycles through the modes.
Presetting stations manually Monaural mode When signals become weak, or FM reception becomes poor, the unit automatically switches to Monaural mode to reduce noise. (Manual Memory) 1 Press TU (TUNER) repeatedly to select the desired band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, or AM2). Local mode 2 Press + or – to tune in to a desired station (see Local mode allows you to tune in only to strong stations during Seek Tuning. 1 Press LO before you start seek tuning. “LOCAL” appears on the display.
Note Labeled-side up During Shuffle Play, pressing r allows you to skip only to the beginning of the current track, not to the previous track. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT Track number Listening to a cassette/MD/MP3 portable player or other equipment Elapsed playing time CD indicator To Press Eject a CD z Skip to the next track t/g You can listen to equipment connected to the unit. Refer to the operating instructions for the corresponding equipment for more detailed information.
TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS Error code RADIO SECTION In the following cases the corresponding error code indication appears. Follow the suggestions below to solve such problems. E03 Focus error. Check that the CD is loaded properly (right side up, etc.), and the CD contains valid data. Reset button If a CD does not operate properly, press the reset button with a pointed object such as a pencil, etc. Note that all your settings will be erased if this button is pressed. (FM) Frequency Range: 87.
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