Sony CDX-L300 manual

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    Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi  2002 Sony Corporation US FM/AM Compact Disc Player CDX-L300 For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. En ce qui concerne l’installation et les connexions, consulter le manuel d’installation/connexions fourni. Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are[...]

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    2 W elcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy its various 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 in a resident[...]

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    3 T able of Contents Location of controls ............................................. 4 Precautions ............................................................ 5 Notes on discs ....................................................... 5 Getting Started Resetting the unit ................................................. 6 Setting the clock .......[...]

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    4 CDX-L300 SEL MODE SRC AT T SENS 1 DISC OFF MBP 6 5 4 3 2 BT M DSPL REP SHUF BL SKIP A TA MTL SEEK AMS SOURCE D-BASS D Location of contr ols 1 Volume +/– button 7, 11 2 MODE button RADIO 9, 10 3 SRC (SOURCE) (TUNER/CD) button 7, 9, 10 4 SEL (select) button 7, 11, 12 5 Display window 6 MBP (My Best sound Position) button 12 7 D (D-BASS) button 12[...]

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    5 Pr ecautions • 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. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Moisture condensation On a ra[...]

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    6 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 Pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. Reset button Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs • You ca[...]

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    7 Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08 1 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds. The hour indication flashes. 1 Press either side of the volume +/ – button to set the hour. 2 Press (SEL) . The minute indication flashes. 3 Press either side of the volume +/ – button to set the minute. 2 Press (DSP[...]

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    8 Display items Source Track number To Press Switch display (DSPL) item Displayable items • Clock • Elapsed playing time Playing tracks r epeatedly — Repeat Play The current track will repeat itself when it reaches the end. During playback, press (3) (REP) repeatedly until “ REP ” indicator appears in the display. Repeat Play starts. To r[...]

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    9 Radio The unit can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM1, AM2). Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. Storing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals within the selected band, and stores them in the order of[...]

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    10 Receiving the stor ed stations 1 Press (SRC) repeatedly to select the radio. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. 3 Press the number button ( (1) to (6) ) on which the desired station is stored. If preset tuning does not work — Automatic tuning/ Local Seek Mode Automatic tuning: Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search for the statio[...]

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    11 Quickly attenuating the sound Press (ATT) . The “ATT” indicator appears in the display. To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again. Canceling the beep sound Press (6) while pressing (SEL) down. To activate the beep sound again, press these buttons again. Note If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in[...]

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    12 Selecting the sound position — 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. Press (MBP) r[...]

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    13 Additional Information Maintenance Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original 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 de[...]

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    14 2 Insert a flathead screwdriver between the bracket and mounting spring. Gently pry the spring toward the unit while pulling the unit out a little. Repeat on the opposite side and remove the unit. 4 mm ( 3 / 16 in.)[...]

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    15 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 22 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 90 dB Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter Below mea[...]

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    16 CD playback A disc cannot be loaded. • Another CD is already loaded. • The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way. Playback does not begin. • Dirty or defective disc. • CD-R that is not finalized. • You tried to playback a CD-R not designed for audio use. • Some CD-Rs may not play due to its recording equipment or th[...]

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    17 A program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural. The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Cancel monaural reception mode. Err or displays Error displays The following indications will flash for a while. E-04 A CD is dirty or inserted upside down. t Clean or insert the CD correctly. E-99 The CD unit cannot be operated because of some problem.[...]

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    2 Félicitations ! Nous vous remercions d’avoir fait l’acquisition de ce lecteur de disques compacts Sony. Cet appareil se distingue par de nombreuses caractéristiques fonctionnelles.[...]

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    3 T able des matièr es Emplacement des commandes ........................... 4 Précautions ............................................................ 5 Remarques sur les disques ................................. 5 Préparation Réinitialisation de l’appareil ............................... 6 Réglage de l’horloge ...........................[...]

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    4 CDX-L300 SEL MODE SRC AT T SENS 1 DISC OFF MBP 6 5 4 3 2 BT M DSPL REP SHUF BL SKIP A TA MTL SEEK AMS SOURCE D-BASS D Emplacement des commandes Pour plus de détails, reportez-vous aux pages indiquées. 1 Touche volume +/– 7, 11 2 Touche MODE RADIO 9, 10 3 Touche SRC (SOURCE) (TUNER/CD) 7, 9, 10 4 Touche SEL (sélection) 7, 11, 12 5 Fenêtre d?[...]

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    5 Précautions • Si votre véhicule était garé en plein soleil, laissez l’appareil refroidir avant de le faire fonctionner. • Les antennes électriques se déploient automatiquement lorsque vous utiliserez l’appareil. Si vous avez des questions ou des problèmes concernant le fonctionnement de cet appareil qui ne sont pas abordés dans le[...]

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    6 Prépar ation Réinitialisation de l’appar eil Avant la première mise en service de l’appareil ou après avoir remplacé la batterie de la voiture, vous devez réinitialiser l’appareil. Retirez la façade et appuyez sur la touche de réinitialisation à l’aide d’un objet pointu comme un stylo à bille. Remarque Une pression sur la touc[...]

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    7 R é glage de l ’ horloge L’horloge à affichage numérique fonctionne suivant un cycle de 12 heures. Exemple : Pour régler l’heure sur 10:08 1 Appuyez sur (DSPL) pendant 2 secondes. L’indication des heures se met à clignoter. 1 Appuyez sur l ’ un des c ô t é s de la touche volume +/ – pour r é gler l ’ heure. 2 Appuyez sur (SE[...]

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    8 Rubriques d ’ affichage Source Num é ro de plage Pour Appuyer sur Modifier la rubrique (DSPL) d’affichage Lectur e de plages r é p é t é e — Lecture r é p é t é e La lecture du CD de l’appareil principal se répète automatiquement à la fin du disque. Au cours de la lecture, appuyez plusieurs fois sur (3) (REP) jusqu ’à l ’ a[...]

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    9 Radio V ous pouvez mémoriser jusqu’à 6 stations dans chaque bande (FM1, FM2, FM3 et AM1, AM2). Attention Pour syntoniser des stations pendant que vous conduisez, nous vous conseillons d’utiliser la fonction de mémorisation du meilleur accord (BTM) de façon à éviter les accidents. M é morisation automatique des stations — M é morisat[...]

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    10 Ecoute des stations m é moris é es 1 Appuyez plusieurs fois sur (SRC) pour s é lectionner la radio. 2 Appuyez plusieurs fois de suite sur (MODE) pour s é lectionner la bande de fr é quence. 3 Appuyez sur la touche num é rique ( (1) à (6) ) sous laquelle la station d é sir é e est m é moris é e. Si l ’ accord pr é d é fini ne fonct[...]

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    11 Autr es fonctions R é glage des caract é ristiques du son Vous pouvez régler les graves, les aiguës ainsi que la balance gauche-droite et la balance avant-arrière. Vous pouvez mémoriser les niveaux de graves et d’aigus pour chaque source. 1 S é lectionnez le param è tre que vous voulez r é gler en appuyant plusieurs fois de suite sur [...]

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    12 Renfor cement des graves — D-bass Vous pouvez obtenir des graves claires et puissantes. La fonction D-bass renforce les signaux de basse fréquence et les signaux de haute fréquence avec une courbe plus tendue qu’une fonction d’accentuation classique. Vous entendez plus distinctement les graves, même si le volume de la partie vocale rest[...]

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    13 Informations compl é mentair es Entr etien Remplacement du fusible En cas de remplacement du fusible, veillez à utiliser un fusible dont l’intensité correspond à celle inscrite sur le fusible. Si le fusible grille, vérifiez le branchement de l’alimentation et remplacez le fusible. Si le fusible grille une nouvelle fois après avoir ét?[...]

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    14 2 Ins é rez un tournevis à lame plate entre le support et le ressort de montage. Exercez un l é ger mouvement de levier en direction de l ’ appareil tout en tirant un peu sur l ’ appareil. R é p é tez l ’ op é ration de l ’ autre c ô t é et retirez l ’ appareil. 4 mm ( 3 / 16 in.)[...]

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    15 Sp é cifications Lecteur CD Rapport signal-bruit 90 dB Réponse en fréquence 10 – 20.000 Hz Pleurage et scintillement En dessous du seuil mesurable Radio FM Plage de syntonisation 87,5 – 107,9 MHz Borne d’antenne Connecteur d’antenne externe Fréquence intermédiaire 10,7 MHz Sensibilité utile 11 dBf Sélectivité 75 dB à 400 kHz Rap[...]

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    16 D é pannage La liste de contrôles suivante vous aidera à remédier aux problèmes que vous pourriez rencontrer avec cet appareil. Avant de passer en revue la liste de contrôle ci- dessous, vérifiez les procédures de raccordement et d’utilisation. G é n é ralit é s Pas de son. • Réglez le volume avec la touche volume +. • Annulez [...]

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    17 La syntonisation automatique est impossible. • Le mode de recherche local est réglé sur “ON”. t Réglez le mode de recherche local sur “OFF”. • Le signal d’émission est trop faible. t Effectuez un accord manuel. L ’ indication “ ST ” clignote. • Syntonisez la fréquence correctement. • Le signal d’émission est trop [...]

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