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Sony CDX-2180 manual

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    Operating Instructions 3-861-727- 31 (1)  1998 by Sony Corporation FM / AM Compact Disc Player CDX-2180 For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. EN Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these nu[...]

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    2 EN W elcome ! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features. W arning 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[...]

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    3 EN T able of Contents Location of controls ................................................. 4 Getting Started Resetting the unit ................................................ 5 Setting the clock .................................................. 5 CD Player Listening to a CD ................................................ 6 Playing a CD in v[...]

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    4 EN Location of controls Refer to the pages for details. 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control 6, 7, 8 2 MODE (band select) button 7 3 SOURCE (source select) button 6, 7 4 Dial (volume/bass/treble/left-right/ front-rear control) 5, 8 5 SOUND button 5, 8, 9 6 Display window 7 DSPL (display mode change/time set) button 5, 6,[...]

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    5 EN Getting Started Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit. Press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen. Notes • Pressing the reset button will erase all the memorized program and memory functions. • When you connect the power supply[...]

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    6 EN SEEK/AMS To search forward To search backward Labelled side up Elapsed playing time To locate succeeding tracks To locate preceding tracks SEEK/AMS CD Player Listening to a CD Simply insert the CD. Playback starts automatically. If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” appears. Note To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD,[...]

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    7 EN Radio Memorizing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) This function selects from the currently received band the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in order of their frequency. PREVENTING ACCIDENTS! When tuning in while driving, use the automatic tuning instead of manual tuning. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to[...]

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    8 EN Other Functions Adjusting the sound characteristics You can adjust bass, treble, balance and fader. Each source can store the bass and treble level independently. 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SOUND) repeatedly. VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BAL ( left-right ) n FAD (front-rear) 2 Adjust the selected item by ro[...]

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    9 EN Digital D-BASS Analog D-BASS Level Level 0dB D-BASS 3 D-BASS 2 D-BASS 1 0dB D-BASS 3 D-BASS 2 D-BASS 1 Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) Radio/Other Functions/Additional Information Adjusting the bass curve Turn the D-BASS dial to adjust the bass level (1, 2 or 3). “D-BASS” appears in the display. During CD playback, “DIGITAL D-BASS” appea[...]

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    10 EN Maintenance Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one that matches the amperage described on the 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. Warning Never use a fus[...]

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    11 EN Dismounting the Unit 1 While pushing in on the left side of the front cover, insert the tip of a thin screwdriver as shown in the illustration, then pry off the front cover. Thin screwdriver (Be careful not to break the front cover.) 2 Repeat step 1 on the right side. Then the front cover will be removed. 3 Use a thin screwdriver to push in t[...]

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    12 EN Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 17 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 1 % total harmonic distortion. Other specifications CD player section System Compact disc digital audio system Signal-to-noise ratio 90[...]

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    13 EN Problem No sound. The contents of the memory have been erased. No beep tone. Cause/Solution • Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction to adjust the volume. • Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker systems. • The power cord or battery has been disconnected. • The reset button has been pressed. n Store the setting[...]

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    14 EN Display Solution Clean or insert the CD correctly. Press the reset button or 6 . Cause A CD is dirty or inserted upside down. 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. Error displays The following indications will flash for ab[...]

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    16 EN Sony Corporation Printed in Korea[...]