Sony CDX-5100RDS, CDX-4100RDS manual Features, General, CD player section, Tuner section

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Features

General

∙Detachable-front panel enables you to take the front panel away with you when you leave your car (page 4).

∙Caution alarm will be activated if you turn off the ignition key without removing the front panel from the unit.

∙24-hour digital clock provided (page 5).

∙Swichable two colour (amber and green) illumination (for the CDX-5100RDS) (page 13).

∙Built-in power amplifier enables you to

enjoy 4-speaker systems (max. output:

20 W × 4 ch (for the CDX-4100RDS), 35 W × 4 ch (for the CDX-5100RDS)).

∙Line outputs for connecting an optional power amplifier.

∙Supplied with the rotary commander (for the CDX-5100RDS).

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CD player section

∙ 1 bit DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) for

 

 

clear sound reproduction.

 

∙ Quick recovery mechanism for preventing

 

sound skipping.

 

∙ Convenient functions such as the Intro Scan

 

Function for locating a desired track, the

 

Repeat Play Function for playing a track

 

repeatedly, and the Shuffle Play Function

 

for playing tracks in random order.

Tuner section

∙Up to 30 stations can be preset: 18 FM stations and 6 MW and LW stations.

∙BTM (Best Tuning Memory) function automatically locates and stores the stations with the strongest signals on the preset number buttons in order of band frequency (page 8).

∙Information services are available, if an FM RDS station can be received (page 9).

∙Compatible with RDS features such as EON (Enhanced Other Networks), AF (Alternative Frequency), TA (Traffic Announcement), PTY (Programme Type) and CT (Clock Time) functions (page 9, 10, 11 and 12).

The optional rotary commander can be used (for the CDX-4100RDS).

You can use the rotary commander (RM-X2S) which is operated like your car’s wiper or headlight switch while driving.

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Actual total number:

Sony CDX-4100/5100RDS (E,F,G,I) 3-810-809-11(1)

 

 

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Contents FM/MW/LW General FeaturesOptional rotary commander can be used for the CDX-4100RDS CD player sectionTable of Contents Detaching the Front Panel PrecautionsDetaching and Attaching the Front Panel Setting the Clock Attaching the Front PanelCD Player Operation Playing Tracks in Random Radio ReceptionPlaying Tracks Repeatedly Searching for Stations AutomaticallyMemorising Stations Automatically Tuning in by Adjusting the FrequencyBTM Best Tuning Memory Function Overview of the RDS Function RDS FunctionsReceiving the Memorised Stations Displaying the Station NameListening to Traffic Announcements Listening to a Regional ProgrammePresetting the Volume of Traffic Announcements Selecting the Programme TypePress again within five seconds Using RDS Data for Setting the Clock AutomaticallyTo cancel the CT function, press these buttons again Programme types will be displayed in the order shown aboveMuting the Sound Quickly Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low VolumeOther Functions Muting the Beep ToneCleaning the Connectors MaintenanceFuse Replacement Dismounting the UnitFor the CDX-4100RDS Optional Rotary Commander RM-X2SRotary Commander Labels Refer to the pages in r for details Power Select switch located on the bottom of the unitLocation of Controls Loud loudness button !£ OFF button 46!£Specifications Power amplifier sectionRadio reception Troubleshooting GuideCD playback Error displays Display Cause SolutionCaractéristiques Table des matières Fonctionnement du lecteur deRemarques sur les CD PrécautionsRetrait et pose de la façade Remarque sur la condensation dhumiditéAvertisseur Réglage de l’horlogePose de la façade Fonctionnement du lecteur de CD Recherche automatique des stations Réception radioRépétition Accord par réglage de la fréquence Si la réception FM stéréo n’est pas bonneMémorisation de stations particulières Mémorisation automatique des stationsPrésentation du système Fonctions RDSRéception des stations mémorisées Mémorisée la station que vous voulez écouterAppuyez sur la touche AF/TA Affichage du nom des stations et émetteursFonction AF Obtenir l’affichage de l’indication AFEcoute d’une émission régionale Préréglage du volume des messages de radioguidage Sélection du type d’émissionPour obtenir un son Autres fonctionsRéglage du son Équilibré même à faibleEntretien Remplacement du fusibleCoupure des bips sonores Nettoyage des connecteursRetrait de lappareil Remarques sur le satellite de commande en optionEtiquettes pour le satellite de commande Nomenclature des touches Section amplificateur de puissance SpécificationsSection lecteur de CD Réception radio Guide de dépannageLecture de CD Affichage Cause Solution Affichage d’erreursCD-Spieler EigenschaftenAllgemeines TunerInhalt Bedienung des CD-SpielersHinweise zur CDs SicherheitsmaßnahmenAbnehmen und Anbringen der Frontplatte Hinweis zur FeuchtigkeitskondensationWarnton Einstellen der UhrAnbringen der Frontplatte Auswerfen der CD Bedienung des CD- SpielersWiedergabe einer CD Suchen des gewünschtenWiedergabe von Titeln in willkürlicher Reihenfolge RadioempfangWiederholte Wiedergabe Automatisches Suchen nach einer SendestationAutomatisches Speichern von Sendestationen Bei schlechtem UKWEinstellen einer Sendestation durch Einstellen der Frequenz Empfang Monauraler ModusHalten Sie die gewünschte Stationstaste Speichern der gewünschten SendestationenEmpfangen der gespeicherten Sendestationen Bis 6 , auf der der gewünschte Sender gespeichert istAnzeigen des Sendernamens RDS-FunktionenÜberblick über RDS AF-FunktionFortsetzung siehe nächste Seite n Empfangen von VerkehrsdurchsagenRegionalprogramme Die Taste SEL gedrückt halten Auswählen des ProgrammtypsVoreinstellen der Lautstärke von Verkehrsdurchsagen Programme Display-AnzeigeGeringer Lautstärke Weitere FunktionenEinstellen des Klangs Automatisches Einstellen der Uhrzeit mit RDSWartung Stummschalten des SignaltonsWechseln der Beleuchtungsfarbe Die Aufkleber für den Joystick Herausnehmen der EinheitBeim CDX-4100RDS Taste Intro Intro-Scan Funktion Lage und Funktion der BedienelementeTaste Loud Loudness !£ Taste OFF 46!£ Taste Repeat Repeat-FunktionTechnische Daten EndverstärkerBehebung von Störungen RadioempfangFehleranzeigen Anzeige Ursache AbhilfeSezione lettore CD CaratteristicheCaratteristiche generali Sezione sintonizzatoreIndice Uso lettore a CDNota sulla condensazione di umidità PrecauzioniApplicazione e rimozione del pannello anteriore Rimozione del pannello anterioreSuoneria di avvertimento Regolazione dell’orologioApplicazione del pannello anteriore Espulsione CD Uso lettore a CDRiproduzione CD Individuazione dell’inizio dei braniRiproduzione di brani in ordine casuale Ricezione radioRiproduzione ripetuta Funzione di ripetizioneSe la ricezione in FM stereo è di bassa qualità Per sintonizzare regolandoMemorizzazione delle sole stazioni desiderate Memorizzazione automatica delle stazioniPresentazione delle funzioni RDS Funzioni RDSRicezione delle stazioni memorizzate Visualizzazione del nome della stazioneAscolto di programmi regionali Funzione AFSintonizzazione delle stazioni RDS memorizzate dalle reti Selezionare una stazione FM Premere il tasto AF/TAIndicazione EON Cancellazione del modo TAAscolto di notiziari sul traffico Ricezione di notiziari di emergenzaDurante la Selezione del tipo di programmaTipi di programmi Display Ricezione FM nSul display apparirà l’indicazione PTYAscolto dei bassi e degli Acuti anche a volumeAltre funzioni Disattivazione rapida audioManutenzione Disattivazione del segnale acusticoCommutazione del colore di illuminazione Etichette del comando rotatorio Rimozione dell’apparecchioPer il modello CDX-4100RDS Durante la riproduzione di CD Posizione dei tastiTasto Loud sonorità !£ Tasto OFF spegnimento 46!£ Tasto Intro scorrimento delle introduzioniCaratteristiche tecniche Sezione amplificatore di potenzaRiproduzione di CD Guida alla soluzione di problemiCaratteristichc generali Ricezione radioMessaggi di errore Display Causa SoluzioneActual 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CDX-5100RDS, CDX-4100RDS specifications

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