SONY CDX-4800X (01) PDF Document

Allow the SONY CDX-4800X unit to cool off before operating it.

Check the connections first. If everything is in order, check the fuse.

It will extend automatically while the unit is operating.

The unit will not operate properly in this case. Remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit and CD. Sugary residues on the unit or CD may contaminate the lenses inside the unit, reduce the sound quality, or prevent sound reproduction altogether.

Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc clean, do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.
• Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car.

• Do not use second-hand or rental CDs that have a sticky residue on the surface (for example, from peeled-off stickers or from ink, or glue leaking from under the stickers).
• Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are beginning to peel off.
• Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers attached.

Clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center out.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.

Yes, you can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) on this unit. However depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R disc itself, some CD-Rs cannot be played on this unit.

No, you cannot play a CD-R that is not finalized (Finalization is necessary for a recorded CD-R disc to be played on the audio CD player).

No, you cannot play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) on this player.

Use the optional Sony compact disc single adaptor (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from damage.

Remove the front pannel and press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen. Note that pressing the reset button will erase the clock setting and some memorised functions.

Step 1. Press OFF.

Step 2. Press OPEN, then slide the front panel to the right side, and pull out the left side of the front panel.

Place the hole A in the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit as illustrated, then push the left side in.

The caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.

Press SOURCE or insert a CD in the unit.

Press OFF to stop CD playback or FM/AM reception (the key illumination and display remain on).

Press OFF for two seconds to completely turn the unit off.

Be sure to turn the unit off by pressing OFF for two seconds to avoid car battery wear.

To select, first enter the menu mode and choose up/down ((+)/(-) of PRST), or choose left/right ((-)/(+) of (SEEK/AMS).

Step 1. Press MENU, then press either side of PRST repeatedly until “CLOCK” appears.

Step 2. Press ENTER.

Step 3. The hour indication flashes. Press either side of PRST to set the hour.

Step 4. Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS). The minute indication flashes.

Step 5. Press either side of PRST to set the minute.

Step 6. Press ENTER. The clock starts. After the clock setting is completed, the display returns to normal play mode.

The clock indication appears while the unit is turned off. When the D.INFO mode is set to ON, the time is always displayed.

Step 1. Press OPEN and insert the CD, labelled side up.

Step 2. Close the front panel. Playback starts automatically.

If a CD is already inserted, press SOURCE repeatedly until “CD” appears to start playback.

Each time you press DSPL during CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as follows:

• Track number/Elapsed playback time
• Disc name/Artist name*1
• Track name*2

*1 If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist name appears in the display after the disc name. (Only for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.)

*2 If the track name of a CD TEXT disc is not prerecorded, “TRACK” and “NO NAME” appear in the display.

After you select the desired item, the display will automatically change to the Motion Display mode after a few seconds. In the Motion Display mode, all the items are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

The track number indication returns to “1,” and playback restarts from the first track of the CD.

To stop playback, press OFF.

To eject the CD, press OPEN then the eject button.

Step 1. During playback, press MENU.

Step 2. Press either side of PRST repeatedly until “A.SCRL-OFF” appears.

Step 3. Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select “A.SCRL-ON.”

Step 4. Press ENTER.

Select “A.SCRL-OFF” in step 3 of enabling Auto Scroll.

During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily for each track you want to skip.

During playback, press and hold either side of SEEK/AMS. Release when you have found the desired point.

It means you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

You can play CDs in various modes:

• REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track.
• SHUF (Shuffle Play) plays all the tracks in random order.

During playback, press 1 (REP). Repeat Play starts. To return to normal play mode, select “REP-OFF.”

During playback, press 2 (SHUF). Shuffle Play starts. To return to normal play mode, select “SHUF-OFF.”

Caution: When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

Step 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the tuner. Each time you press SOURCE, the source changes as follows: Tuner → CD.

Step 2. Press MODE repeatedly to select the band. Each time you press MODE, the band changes as follows: FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → AM2 → AM1.

Step 3. Press MENU, then press either side of PRST repeatedly until “BTM” appears.

Step 4. Press ENTER. The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Notes:

• The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If only a few stations can be received, some number buttons will retain their former setting.
• When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed.
• If a CD is not in the unit, only the tuner band appears even if you press SOURCE.

Step 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the tuner.

Step 2. Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.

Step 3. Press either side of SEEK/AMS to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button.

Step 4. Press the desired number button (1 to 6) for two seconds until “MEM” appears. The number button indication appears in the display.

Note: If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be erased.

Step 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the tuner.

Step 2. Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.

Step 3. Press the number button (1 to 6) on which the desired station is stored.

Tip: Press either side of PRST to receive the stations in the order they are stored in the memory (Preset Search Function).

Press either side of SEEK/AMS to search for the station (automatic tuning). Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Press either side of SEEK/AMS repeatedly until the desired station is received.

Note: If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press MENU, then press either side of PRST repeatedly until “LOCAL” (local seek mode) is displayed. Then press the (+) side of SEEK/AMS to select “LOCAL-ON.” Press ENTER. Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.

Tips:

• When you select the “LOCAL-ON” setting, “L.SEEK” appears while the unit is searching for a station.
• If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

Step 1. During radio reception, press MENU then press either side of PRST repeatedly until “MONO-OFF” appears.

Step 2. Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until “MONO-ON” appears. The sound improves, but becomes monaural (“ST” disappears).

Step 3. Press ENTER.

To return to normal mode, select “MONO-OFF” in step 2.

Step 1. During radio reception, press MENU then press either side of PRST repeatedly until “IF AUTO” appears.

Step 2. Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) until “WIDE” appears.

Step 3. Press ENTER.

Note: When you widen the frequency signal reception setting (“WIDE” mode), some interference may occur.

Step 1. Tune in a station whose name you want to store.

Step 2. Press MENU, then press either side of PRST repeatedly until “NAME EDIT” appears.

Step 3. Press ENTER.

Step 4. Enter the characters.

• Press the (+) side of PRST repeatedly to select the desired characters. (A→B→C→ … Z → 0 →1→2→ … 9 → + → – → * → / → \ → > → < ← - ← _ → .) If you press the (–) side of (PRST) repeatedly, the characters appear in the reverse order. If you want to put a blank space between characters, select "_" (under-bar).
• Press the (+) side of SEEK/AMS after locating the desired character. The next character flashes. If you press the (-) side of SEEK/AMS, the previous character flashes.
• Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the entire name.

Step 5. To return to the normal radio reception, press ENTER.

Tip: To erase or correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for each character.

Press DSPL during radio reception. Each time you press DSPL, the item changes as follows: Station name* → Frequency.

* If the station name of a station is not stored, “NO NAME” appears in the display for one second.

Step 1. Tune in a station whose name you want to erase.

Step 2. Press MENU, then press either side of PRST repeatedly until “NAME DEL” appears.

Step 3. Press ENTER.

Step 4. Press ENTER for two seconds. The name is erased. Repeat steps 1 through 4 if you want to erase other names.

Step 5. Press MENU twice. The unit returns to the normal radio reception mode.

Note: When you erase all of the station names, “NO NAME” appears in step 4.

Depending on how you mount the rotary commander, attach the appropriate label as shown in the illustration.

By pressing buttons (the SOURCE and MODE buttons):

Each time you press SOURCE, the source changes as follows: Tuner → CD.

Pressing MODE changes the operation in the following ways: Tuner: FM1 → FM2 → FM3 → AM1 → AM2.

Push in and rotate the control to: Receive the stations memorised on the number buttons.

• Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.
• Press ATT to attenuate the sound.
• Press OFF to turn off the unit.
• Press SOUND to adjust the volume and sound menu.

Rotate the control momentarily and release it to:

• Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate and hold the control until you locate the specific point in a track, then release it to start playback.
• Tune in stations automatically. Rotate and hold the control to find a specific station.

Press DSPL to display the memorised names.

Press SOUND for two seconds while pushing the VOL control.

You can also change the operative direction of these controls with the unit (see “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 16).

Step 1. Select the item you want to adjust by pressing SOUND repeatedly. Each time you press SOUND, the item changes as follows: BAS (bass) → TRE (treble) → BAL (left-right) → FAD (front-rear).

Step 2. Adjust the selected item by pressing either side of (SEEK/AMS). When adjusting with the rotary commander, press SOUND and rotate the VOL control.

Note: Adjust within three seconds after selecting the item.

Press ATT on the rotary commander. “ATT-ON” lights up for a while. To restore the previous volume level, press ATT again.

Tip: When the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead, the unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone ATT function).

The following items can be set:

SET (setting)

• CLOCK (page 8)
• BEEP to turn the beeps on or off.
• RM (Rotary Commander) to change the operative direction of the controls of the rotary commander. Select “NORM” to use the rotary commander as the factory-set position. Select “REV” when you mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column.

DIS (display)

• D.INFO (Dual Information) to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (ON).
• M.DSPL (Motion Display) to turn the motion display on or off.
• A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) (page 10)

Note: If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be disabled.

Step 1. Press MENU.

Step 2. Press either side of PRST repeatedly until the desired item appears. Each time you press the (–) side of PRST, the item changes as follows: CLOCK → BEEP → RM → D.INFO → M.DSPL → A.SCRL. Note that the displayed item will differ depending on the source.

Tip: You can easily switch among categories (“SET”, “DIS”, “P/M” (play mode), and “EDT” (edit mode)) by pressing either side of PRST for two seconds.

Step 3. Press the (+) side of (SEEK/AMS) to select the desired setting (Example: ON or OFF).

Step 4. Press ENTER. After the mode setting is complete, the display returns to normal play mode.

Press D-BASS repeatedly until the desired bass level (1, 2, or 3) appears in the display. To cancel, select “D.BASS-OFF.”

Note: If the bass sound becomes distorted, select a less effective setting of “D.BASS” or adjust the volume.

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 dealer.

Warning: Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, open the front panel by pressing OPEN, then detach it and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Notes:

• For safety, turn off the engine before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch.
• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or any metal device.

Step 1. Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screwdriver, and gently pry the front cover free.

Step 2. Repeat step 1 on the left side. The front cover is removed.

Step 3. Use a thin screwdriver to push in the clip on the left side of the unit, then pull out the left side of the unit until the catch clears the mounting.

Step 4. Repeat step 3 on the right side.

Step 5. Slide the unit out of the mounting.

• Cancel the ATT function.
• Set the fader control to the centre position for two-speaker system.
• Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust the volume.

• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
• The reset button has been pressed.
• Store again into the memory.

Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the connectors” for details.

• The beep sound is cancelled (page 16).
• If you connect an optional amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.

• Another CD is already loaded.
• The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way.

A dirty or defective disc.

The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C.

You have closed the front panel or pushed the disc forcibly into the unit while the unit was ejecting the disc after you pressed the eject button. Press the reset button.

Press the reset button.

• The unit is installed at an angle of more than 60°.
• The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

A dirty or defective disc.

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.

Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s aerial booster. (Only when your car has built-in FM/AM aerial in the rear/side glass.)

The broadcast signal is too weak. Use manual tuning.

• Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
• Set to the MONO mode (page 12).

The broadcast signal is too weak.

The WIDE mode is selected. Set the IF mode to IF AUTO (page 12).