3-226-678-11 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CDX-L550X Serial No. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
Warning Welcome ! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents Location of controls .................................................. 4 Precautions ................................................................ 6 Notes on discs ........................................................... 6 Getting Started Resetting the unit ................................................. 7 Detaching the front panel ................................... 8 Setting the clock ................................................... 9 CD Player Playing a disc ..............
Location of controls Refer to the pages listed for details.
Card remote commander RM-X114 (optional) DSPL MODE PRESET + MENU SEEK– SOUN D DISC + SOURCE DISC – LIST SEEK+ ENTE R PRESET – OFF + ATT VOL – (PRESET) (+): to select upwards (SEEK) (+):to select rightwards /> (SEEK) (–): to select leftwards/ . (PRESET) (–): to select downwards In menu mode, the currently selectable button (s) of these four are indicated with a “M” in the display. The corresponding buttons of the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit.
Precautions Notes on discs •If your car was parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. •Power antennas will extend automatically while the unit is operating. •To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface. Handle the disc by its edge. •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.
Notes on CD-R discs •You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) designed for audio use on this unit. Look for this mark to distinguish CD-Rs for audio use. Getting Started Resetting the unit This mark denotes that a disc is not for audio use. •Some CD-Rs (depending on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this unit. •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.
Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to protect the unit from being stolen. Attaching the front panel Place hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. Press (SOURCE) (or insert a CD) to operate the unit. Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. CD Player Example: To set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (MENU), then press either side of (PRESET) repeatedly until “CLOCK” appears. Playing a disc 1 Press (OPEN) and insert the disc (labeled side up). 3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK). The minute indication flashes. 2 Close the front panel. Playback starts automatically. 4 Press either side of (PRESET) to set the minute.
Display items When the disc/track changes, any prerecorded title of the new disc/track is automatically displayed (if the Auto Scroll function is set to “ON,” names exceeding 8 characters will be scrolled (page 16)). Displayable items • Music source • Clock • Function Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play The current track will repeat itself when it reaches the end. During playback, press (1) (REP) repeatedly until “REP-1” appears in the display. Repeat Play starts.
Radio Receiving the stored stations The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1, and AM2). 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. 3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on which the desired station is stored.
Storing only the desired stations You can manually preset the desired stations on any chosen number button. Storing station names — Station Memo 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. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the radio. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. 1 Tune in a station whose name you want to store.
Tips • Simply overwrite or enter “_” to correct or erase a name. • There is another way to start storing station names: Press (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of performing steps 2 and 3. You can also complete the operation by pressing (LIST) for 2 seconds instead of step 5. Locating a station by name — List-up 1 During radio reception, press (LIST). The name assigned to the station currently tuned appears in the display. 2 Press either side of (PRESET) repeatedly until you find the desired station.
By rotating the control Other Functions You can also control the unit with a rotary commander (optional). SEEK/AMS control Using the rotary commander First, attach the appropriate label depending on how you want to mount the rotary commander. The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. Rotate and release to: – Skip tracks. – Tune in stations automatically. Rotate, hold, and release to: – Fast-forward/reverse a track. – find a station manually.
Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factoryset as shown below. To increase Adjusting the sound characteristics You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. The bass and treble levels can be stored independently for each source. To decrease 1 If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.
Changing the sound and display settings — Menu The following items can be set: 1 Press (MENU). To set A.SCRL, press (MENU) during CD Playback. 2 Press either side of (PRESET) repeatedly until the desired item appears. 3 Press the (+) side of (SEEK) to select the desired setting (Example: ON or OFF). 4 Press (ENTER). After the mode setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode. SET (Set Up) •CLOCK (page 9) •BEEP — to turn the beeps on or off.
Selecting the sound position Setting the equalizer — “My Best sound Position (MBP)” When you drive without passengers, you can enjoy the most comfortable sound environment with “My Best sound Position.” “My Best sound Position” has two presets, which adjust the sound level of balance and fader. You can select one very easily with the MBP button.
Adjusting the equalizer curve 1 Press (MENU). 2 Press either side of (PRESET) repeatedly until “EQ7 TUNE” appears, then press (ENTER). 3 Press either side of (SEEK) to select the desired equalizer curve, then press (ENTER). Each time you press (SEEK), the item changes. 4 Select the desired frequency and level. 1 Press either side of (SEEK) to select the desired frequency. Each time you press (SEEK), the frequency changes. 62 Hz y 157 Hz y 396 Hz y 1.0 kHz y 2.5 kHz y 6.3 kHz y 16.
Notes • For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch. • Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device. Removing the unit 1 Remove the front cover 1 Detach the front panel (page 8). 2 Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver. Replacing the lithium battery Under normal conditions, batteries will last approximately 1 year.
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 23 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion. CD player section Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter Laser Diode Properties Material Wavelength Emission Duration Laser output power 90 dB 10 – 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit GaAlAs 780 nm Continuous Less than 44.
Troubleshooting The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. General No sound. •Rotate the volume control dial clockwise to adjust the volume. •Cancel the ATT function. •Set the fader control to the center position for a 2-speaker system. The contents of the memory have been erased. •The RESET button has been pressed. t Store again into the memory.
Radio reception Preset tuning is not possible. •Store the correct frequency in the memory. •The broadcast signal is too weak. The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises. •Connect a power antenna control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s antenna booster. (Only when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna in the rear/side glass.) •Check the connection of the car antenna. •The auto antenna will not go up.
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