Sony CD Player CDX 4180 User Manual

3-861-516-31 (3)  
FM/AM  
Compact Disc  
Player  
EN  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.  
Record the serial number in the space provided below.  
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this  
product.  
Model No. CDX-4180 Serial No.  
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections  
manual.  
CDX-4180  
1998 by Sony Corporation  
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Table of Contents  
Location of controls ................................................. 4  
Additional Information  
Precautions ......................................................... 11  
Maintenance ....................................................... 12  
Getting Started  
Resetting the unit ................................................ 5  
Detaching the front panel .................................. 5  
Setting the clock .................................................. 6  
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 12  
Attaching the label to  
the rotary commander ................................ 13  
Turning on the clock display  
— Power Select Function ............................ 13  
Specifications ..................................................... 14  
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 15  
CD Player  
Listening to a CD ................................................ 6  
Playing a CD in various modes ........................ 7  
Radio  
Memorizing stations automatically  
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 7  
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 8  
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 8  
Other Functions  
EN  
Using the rotary commander ............................ 9  
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 10  
Changing the sound and beep tone ............... 10  
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Location of controls  
MODE  
BTM  
SOUND  
SEEK/AMS  
DSPL  
SENS  
1
OFF  
2
3
D - BASS  
SOURCE  
REPEAT  
SHUF  
1
2
3
4
5
6
OFF  
RELEASE  
Refer to the pages for details.  
EN  
0 RELEASE (front panel release) button  
1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music  
5, 12  
Sensor/manual search) control 6, 7, 8  
Reset button (located on the front side  
2 MODE (band select) button 7, 8  
of the unit hidden by the front panel) 5  
3 SOURCE (source select) button 6, 7, 8  
!™ OFF button 5, 6  
4 Dial (volume/bass/treble/left-right/  
During radio reception:  
Number buttons 8  
front-rear control) 6, 10  
5 SOUND button 6, 10  
During CD playback:  
(1) REPEAT button 7  
(2) SHUF button 7  
D-BASS dial 10  
6 Display window  
7 DSPL (display mode change/time set)  
button 6, 8  
8 6 (eject) button 6  
9 BTM/SENS (Best Tuning Memory/  
sensitivity adjust) button 7, 8  
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Notes  
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it  
from the unit.  
If you press (RELEASE) to detach the panel while  
the unit is still on, the unit will turn off  
automatically to prevent the speakers from  
being damaged.  
Getting Started  
When you carry the front panel with you, put it  
in the supplied front panel case.  
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.  
Attaching the front panel  
Align part A of the front panel to part B of  
the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks.  
Reset button  
A
B
Notes  
Pressing the reset button will erase all the  
memorized program and memory functions.  
When you connect the power supply cord to the  
unit or reset the unit, wait for about 10 seconds  
before you insert a disc. Do not insert a disc  
within these 10 seconds, otherwise, the unit will  
not be reset, and you will have to press the reset  
button again.  
EN  
Notes  
• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside  
down.  
Do not press the front panel hard against the  
unit when attaching it. Press it lightly against the  
unit.  
Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on  
the display window of the front panel.  
Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight,  
heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not  
leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the  
dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight  
where there may be a considerable rise in  
temperature.  
Detaching the front panel  
You can detach the front panel of this unit to  
prevent the unit from being stolen.  
1 Press (OFF).  
Caution alarm  
2 Press (RELEASE) to open up the front  
panel. Then slide the front panel a little  
to the left, and pull it off towards you.  
If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF  
position without removing the front panel, 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 tone  
will be disabled.  
(OFF)  
(RELEASE)  
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Setting the clock  
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.  
CD Player  
Example: Set the clock to 10:08  
1 Press (OFF) or (DSPL) during operation.  
If the POWER SELECT function is set to  
“ON”, press (OFF). If it is set to “OFF”,  
Listening to a CD  
Simply insert the CD.  
Playback starts automatically.  
press (DSPL).  
Labelled side up  
2 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.  
100  
The hour digit flashes.  
1 Set the hour digits.  
To go back  
SOURCE  
If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)  
repeatedly until “CD” appears.  
To go forward  
EN  
MIN  
SEC  
0215  
Elapsed playing time  
1000  
Note  
2 Press (SOUND) momentarily.  
To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional  
Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).  
1000  
The minute digits flash.  
To  
Press  
Stop playback  
Eject the CD  
6 or (OFF)  
6
3 Set the minute digits.  
To go back  
SOURCE  
Changing the displayed items  
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes  
as follows:  
To go forward  
zElapsed playing time zTrack number  
1008  
Time Z  
3 Press (DSPL) momentarily.  
Locating a specific track  
MIN  
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)  
1008  
The clock is activated.  
During playback, push the SEEK/AMS  
control up or down momentarily.  
Note  
SEEK/AMS  
To locate succeeding  
If the car has no accessory position on the ignition  
key switch, the clock cannot be set unless the  
power is turn on. Set the clock after you have  
turned on the radio, or started CD playback.  
tracks  
To locate preceding  
tracks  
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Locating a specific point in a track  
— Manual Search  
Radio  
During playback, push the SEEK/AMS  
control up or down and hold for about  
two seconds. Release when you have  
found the desired point.  
SEEK/AMS  
Memorizing stations  
To search forward  
automatically  
To search backward  
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)  
Note  
If “  
This function selects from the currently  
received band the stations with the strongest  
signals and memorizes them in order of their  
frequency.  
” or “  
” appears in the  
display, you have reached the beginning or the  
end of the disc and you cannot go any further.  
PREVENTING ACCIDENTS!  
When tuning in while driving, use the  
automatic tuning instead of manual tuning.  
Playing a CD in various  
modes  
Playing tracks repeatedly  
— Repeat Play  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the  
tuner.  
EN  
Each time you press (SOURCE), the mode  
changes as follows:  
CD ˜ TUNER  
Press (1) during playback.  
“REP” appears in the display.  
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the  
band.  
When the currently played track is over, it will  
be played again from the beginning.  
Each time you press (MODE), the mode  
changes as follows:  
To cancel this mode, press again.  
FM I FM II FM III AM  
Playing tracks in random order  
— Shuffle Play  
3 Press (BTM/SENS) for two seconds.  
The unit stores stations in the order of their  
frequencies on the number buttons.  
Press (2) during playback.  
“SHUF” appears in the display.  
Notes  
To cancel this mode, press again.  
The unit does not store stations with weak  
signals. If only a few stations are received, some  
number buttons remain empty.  
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).  
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Note  
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press  
(BTM/SENS) momentarily until “LCL” appears in  
the display (local seek mode). Only the stations  
with relatively strong signals will be tuned in.  
Memorizing only the  
desired stations  
You can store up to 6 stations on each band (18  
for FM I, FM II and FM III, 6 for AM) in the  
order of your choice.  
Tip  
If you know the frequency of the station you want  
to listen to, push the SEEK/AMS control up or  
down for two seconds until the desired frequency  
appears (manual tuning).  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the  
tuner.  
If FM stereo reception is poor  
— Monaural Mode  
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the  
band.  
Press (BTM/SENS) momentarily until  
“MONO” appears.  
The sound improves, but becomes  
3 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down  
to tune in the station that you want to  
store on the number button.  
monaural (“ST” disappears).  
To go back to the normal mode, press again  
until “MONO” disappears.  
4 Press the desired number button ((1) to  
(6)) for two seconds until “MEM”  
appears.  
Changing the displayed items  
Each time you press (DSPL), the items  
alternate between the frequency and time.  
The number button indication appears in  
the display.  
EN  
Note  
If you try to store another station on the same  
number button, the previously stored station will  
be erased.  
Receiving the memorized  
stations  
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the  
tuner.  
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the  
band (FM I, FM II, FM III or AM).  
3 Press the number button ((1) to (6))  
momentarily where the desired station is  
stored.  
If you cannot tune in a preset  
station  
Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down  
momentarily to search for the station  
(automatic tuning).  
Scanning stops when the unit receives a  
station. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or  
down repeatedly until the desired station is  
received.  
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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 tune in a specific  
station.  
Other Functions  
You can connect an optional rotary  
commander (RM-X4S) with this unit.  
By pushing in and rotating the  
control (the PRESET/DISC control)  
Using the rotary  
commander  
The rotary commander works by pressing  
buttons and/or rotating controls.  
By pressing buttons (the SOURCE  
and MODE buttons)  
Push in and rotate the control to:  
Receive the stations memorised on the  
number buttons.  
(SOURCE)  
EN  
Change the disc.  
(MODE)  
Other operations  
Rotate the VOL control to  
adjust the volume.  
Press (ATT) to  
attenuate the  
sound.  
Each time you press (SOURCE), the  
source changes as follows:  
TUNER ˜ CD  
Pressing (MODE) changes the operation  
in the following ways;  
Tuner : FM I n FM II n FM III nAM  
Press (OFF) to turn  
off the unit.  
By rotating the control (the SEEK/  
AMS control)  
Press (SOUND) to adjust and  
select.  
Press (DSPL) to change the  
displayed items.  
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Changing the operative direction  
The operative direction of controls is factory-  
set as in the illustration below.  
Changing the sound and  
beep tone  
To increase  
Boosting the bass sound — D.bass  
You can enjoy clear and powerful bass sound.  
The D-bass function boosts the low frequency  
signal with a sharper curve than conventional  
bass boost.  
You can hear the bass line more clearly even if  
the vocal sound is the same volume. You can  
emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily  
with the D-bass control. This effect is similar to  
the one you get when you use an optional  
subwoofer system.  
To decrease  
If you need to mount the rotary commander on  
the right side of the steering column, you can  
reverse the operative direction.  
Moreover, the Digital D-bass* function creates  
even sharper and more powerful bass sound  
than Analog D-bass.  
* Digital D-bass is available during CD playback.  
Analog D-BASS  
Digital D-BASS  
D-BASS 3  
D-BASS 2  
D-BASS 1  
D-BASS 3  
D-BASS 2  
D-BASS 1  
EN  
Press (SOUND) for two seconds while  
pushing the VOL control.  
0dB  
0dB  
Frequency (Hz)  
Frequency (Hz)  
Adjusting the sound  
characteristics  
You can adjust bass, treble, balance and fader.  
Each source can store the bass and treble level  
independently.  
Adjusting the bass curve  
Turn the D-BASS dial to adjust the bass  
level (1, 2 or 3).  
“D-BASS” appears in the display.  
During CD playback, “DIGITAL D-BASS”  
appears in the display.  
1 Select the item you want to adjust by  
To cancel, turn the dial to the OFF position.  
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.  
VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble)  
n BAL (left-right) n FAD (front-rear)  
Note  
The bass sound becomes distorted, adjust the D-  
bass dial or volume control.  
2 Adjust the selected item by rotating the  
dial.  
Attenuating the beep tone  
Adjust within three seconds after selecting  
the item. (After three seconds, the dial  
functions as volume control.)  
Press (6) while pressing (SOUND).  
To obtain the beep tone again, press these  
buttons again.  
Note  
If you connect an optional power amplifier and do  
not use the built-in amplifier, the beep tone will  
be disabled.  
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Before playing, 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.  
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 in  
order, check the fuse.  
• If no sound comes from the speakers of a  
two-speaker system, set the fader control to  
the center position.  
If your car is equipped with a power  
antenna, note that it will extend  
automatically while the unit is operating.  
Notes on moisture condensation  
On a rainy day or in a very damp area,  
moisture may condense on the lenses inside  
the CD player. Should this occur, the unit will  
not operate properly. In this case, remove the  
disc and wait for about an hour until the  
moisture evaporates.  
When you play 8 cm (3 in.) CDs  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your unit that are not covered in  
this manual, please consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
Use the optional Sony compact disc single  
adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from  
being damaged.  
EN  
Notes on handling CDs  
A dirty or defective disc may cause sound  
dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum  
sound, handle the disc as follows.  
Handle the disc by its edge. To keep the disc  
clean, do not touch the surface.  
Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled  
surface.  
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 the  
temperature inside the car.  
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Maintenance  
Dismounting the unit  
Fuse replacement  
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one  
that matches the amperage described on the  
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.  
Release key  
(supplied)  
µ
µ
µ
Fuse (10 A)  
Warning  
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating  
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as  
this could damage the unit.  
EN  
Pull the unit out while the release key is inserted.  
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 much force. Otherwise, the connectors may  
be damaged.  
µ
Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin  
screwdriver, and lever the front cover free.  
Main unit  
Back of the front panel  
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Attaching the label to the  
rotary commander  
Turning on the clock  
display — Power Select Function  
You can control this unit with the optional  
rotary commander (RM-X4S).  
Only for cars with an accessory position on the  
ignition key switch  
Several labels are supplied with the rotary  
commander. Attach the label that matches the  
functions of this unit and the mounting  
position of the rotary commander.  
After you mount the rotary commander, attach  
the label in the illustration below.  
To turn the Power Select Function ON  
Press (OFF) while pressing (SOUND).  
The Power Select Function ties the clock  
display power to the accessory position on  
the ignition key switch.  
To avoid battery wear, the clock is not  
displayed while the unit is initializing.  
Note  
You cannot operate this function with the  
optional rotary remote (RM-X4S).  
DSPL  
MODE  
SOUND  
EN  
SOUND  
MODE  
DSPL  
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Specifications  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION  
17 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  
General  
Outputs  
Line outputs (2)  
Power antenna relay  
control/Power amplifier  
control lead  
System  
Compact disc digital audio  
system  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
Frequency response  
Wow and flutter  
Laser Diode Properties  
Material  
90 dB  
Telephone ATT control  
lead  
10 – 20,000 Hz  
Below measurable limit  
Tone controls  
Bass ±10 dB at 100 Hz  
Treble ±10 dB at 10 kHz  
12 V DC car battery  
(negative ground)  
Approx.178×50×185mm  
(7 1/8 × 2 × 7 3/8 in.)  
(w/h/d)  
Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm  
(7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 1/2 in.)  
(w/h/d)  
Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb. 10 oz.)  
Parts for installation and  
connections (1 set)  
Front panel case (1)  
Rotary commander  
RM-X4S  
GaAlAs  
780 nm  
Power requirements  
Dimensions  
Wavelength  
Emission Duration  
Laser output power  
Continuous  
Less than 44.6 µW*  
EN  
* This output is the value measured at a distance  
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on  
the Optical Pick-up Block.  
Mounting dimensions  
Mass  
Supplied accessories  
Tuner section  
FM  
Tuning range  
87.5 – 107.9 MHz  
Antenna terminal  
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz  
Usable sensitivity  
Selectivity  
Signal-to-noise ratio  
External antenna connector  
Optional accessories  
8 dBf  
RCA pin cord  
RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m),  
RC-65 (5 m)  
Cleaning cloth XP-CD1  
Compact disc single  
adapter CSA-8  
75 dB at 400 kHz  
65 dB (stereo),  
68 dB (mono)  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz  
1.0 % (stereo),  
0.5 % (mono)  
35 dB at 1 kHz  
30 – 15,000 Hz  
2 dB  
Separation  
Frequency response  
Capture ratio  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
AM  
Tuning range  
Antenna terminal  
530 – 1,710 kHz  
External antenna connector  
Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450 kHz  
Sensitivity 30 µV  
Power amplifier section  
Outputs  
Speaker outputs  
(sure seal connectors)  
4 – 8 ohms  
Speaker impedance  
Maximum power output 40 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)  
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Troubleshooting guide  
The following checklist 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  
Cause/Solution  
Problem  
•Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction to adjust the volume.  
•Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker  
systems.  
No sound.  
• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.  
• The reset button has been pressed.  
n Store the settings again into the memory.  
The contents of the memory  
have been erased.  
Indications do not appear in the  
display.  
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning  
the connectors” (page 12) for details.  
No beep tone.  
An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not  
using the built-in amplifier.  
The beep tone is attenuated (page 10).  
CD playback  
Problem  
EN  
Cause/Solution  
CD cannot be loaded.  
Another CD is already loaded.  
The CD was forcibly inserted upside down.  
Play does not begin.  
CD is automatically ejected.  
CD will not eject.  
Dusty disc.  
The ambient temperature is more than 50°C (122°F).  
Press the 6button for two seconds.  
Press the reset button.  
The operation buttons do not  
function.  
The sound skips due to  
vibration.  
• The unit is installed at an angle of more than 60°.  
• The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.  
Radio reception  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
Preset tuning is not possible.  
• Store the correct frequency.  
• The broadcast signal is too weak.  
Automatic tuning is not  
possible.  
The broadcast signal is too weak.  
n Use manual tuning.  
The “ST” indication flashes.  
•Tune in the frequency correctly.  
•The broadcast signal is too weak.  
n Set to the MONO mode (page 8).  
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Error displays  
The following indications will flash for about five seconds.  
Solution  
Display  
Cause  
Clean or insert the CD correctly.  
A CD is dirty or inserted upside  
down.  
Press the reset button or 6.  
The CD player cannot be operated  
because of some problem.  
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
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