Sony CDX-C410 manual

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    Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) 3-856-126- 11 (1) Operating Instructions CDX-C410  1996 by Sony Corporation FM / AM Compact Disc Player EN For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the ser[...]

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    2 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN W elcome ! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using either a rotary remote or a wireless remote. In addition to the CD playback and the radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD chang[...]

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    3 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN T able of Contents With Optional Equipment CD/MD Changer Playing a CD or MD ........................................... 9 Scanning the tracks — Intro Scan ................................................. 10 Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play ....................................[...]

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    4 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) 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. Note When you turn on the power or reset the unit, wait for about 10 second[...]

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    5 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN Setting the clock The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. Example: Set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (SHIFT) , then press (2) (SET UP). 1 Press (4) ( n ). The hour digit flashes. 2 Set the hour. 3 Press (4) ( n ). The minute digits flash. 4 Set the minute. 2 Press (SHIFT) . The clock st[...]

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    6 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN Locating a specific point in a track — Manual Search During playback, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) . Release the button when you have found the desired point. Note If “ ” or “ ” appears in the display, that means you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc[...]

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    7 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN Receiving the memorized stations 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the desired band. 2 Press the number button ( (1) to (10) ) momentarily where the desired station is stored. If you cannot tune in a preset station Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily to search for the station[...]

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    8 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN Other Functions Adjusting the sound characteristics You can adjust bass, treble, balance and fader. Each source can store the bass and treble level respectively. 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SOUND) repeatedly. VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BAL (balance) [...]

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    9 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN Changing the sound and display settings You can set: • BEEP to turn on or off the beeps. • DIM (Dimmer) to change the brightness of the display . • D.INFO (dual information) to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (ON) or to display the information alternately (OFF)[...]

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    10 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN Displaying the recording date of the currently selected MD Press (DSPL) for two seconds during MD playback. The recording date of the track is displayed for about three seconds. Locating a specific track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) o[...]

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    11 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN Labeling a CD — Disc Memo (CD changer with custom file function) You can label each disc with a personalized name. You can enter up to eight characters for a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate a disc by name and select the specific tracks for playback (page 12). 1 Play the CD and[...]

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    12 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN Locating a disc by name — List-up (CD changer with custom file function or MD changer) You can use this function for the discs that have been assigned a custom name. For more information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a CD” (page 11). 1 Press (LIST) momentarily. The name assign[...]

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    13 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN Additional Information Precautions • If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. • If no power is being supplied to the unit, check the connections first. If everything is i[...]

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    14 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN Cleaning the connectors The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. To prevent this, open the front panel by pressing (RELEASE) , then detach it and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too m[...]

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    15 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN Location of controls !¡ Reset button (located on the front side of the unit hidden by the front panel) 4 !™ MUTE button 8 !£ SHIFT button BTM 6 PLAY MODE 6, 7, 10, 12 SET UP 5, 9 !¢ During radio reception: Number buttons 6, 7 During CD/MD playback: Direct disc selection buttons 10 [...]

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    16 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN Optional wireless remote (RM-X41) Location of controls The buttons of the wireless remote work the same functions as those on this unit. 1 OFF button 2 DIR button (DIR) does not work with this unit. 3 SOURCE button 4 SEEK/AMS button 5 PRESET/DISC button You cannot do the manual search a[...]

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    17 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 15 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 C[...]

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    18 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN T r oubleshooting guide The following check will help you remedy the problems that you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. General Problem No sound. The contents of the memory have been erased. Indication[...]

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    19 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN Solution Insert the disc magazine with discs into the CD/MD changer. Insert the discs in the CD/MD changer. Clean or insert the CD correctly. Insert another MD. Play an MD with recorded tracks on it. Press the reset button of the unit. Close the lid or inserted the MDs properly. Wait un[...]

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    20 Actual total number: Sony CDX-C410 (E) 3-856-126- 11 (1) EN Index A Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 5, 10 Automatic tuning 7 Auto Scroll 9 B Balance 8 Bass 8 Bank Play 12 Beep tone 9 Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 6 C Caution alarm 4 CD playback 5, 9 Clock 5 D, E Direct disc selection 10 Disc Memo 11 Disc Scan 10 Display 5, 8, 9 Dual information 9 F, G, [...]