Other Functions

Adjusting the Sound Characteristics

1 Select the item you want to adjust by

pressing the

button repeatedly.

 

SEL

VOL (volume) nBAS (bass) nTRE (treble) nBAL (balance) nFAD (fader)

nVOL (volume) n···

2 Adjust the selected item by pressing the

or button.

Adjust within three seconds after selecting. (After three seconds the buttons will again serve as volume control buttons.)

Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume

— Loudness Function

Press the LOUD button. n“LOUD” will appear on the display.

The bass and treble will be boosted. To cancel, press again.

Muting the Sound Quickly

— Mute Function

Press the MUTE button. nThe “MUTE” indication flashes.

The sound is muted at once.

To restore the previous volume level, press again.

This function will be also cancelled when:

the or OFF button is pressed.

ejecting a CD by pressing the 6button during CD playback.

Muting the Beep Tone

Press the 6 button while pressing the SEL button.

To reactivate the beep tone, press these buttons once more.

Note

When connecting an optional power amplifier to the LINE OUT, the beep tone is disabled.

Changing the Illumination

Colour (for the CDX-5100RDS)

INTRO

Press the 1 button while pressing the SEL button.

You can choose the colour between amber and green.

EN

RDS Functions/Other Functions

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Actual total number:

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

 

 

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Sony CDX-4100RDS Other Functions, Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume, Muting the Sound Quickly, Muting the Beep Tone

CDX-5100RDS, CDX-4100RDS specifications

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