| 3-227-643-11 (1)   Specifications   AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS   POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION   23 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.   FM/AM   Power amplifier section   CD player section   Outputs   Speaker outputs   (sure seal connectors)   4 – 8 ohms   Signal-to-noise ratio   Frequency response   Wow and flutter   Laser Diode Properties   Material   Wavelength   Emission Duration   Laser output power   90 dB   10 – 20,000 Hz   Below measurable limit   Speaker impedance   Co m p a ct Disc   Pla ye r   Maximum power output 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)   GaAlAs   780 nm   Continuous   Less than 44.6 µW*   General   Outputs   Audio output   Power amplifier control   Power antenna relay control   Bass 10 dB at 20 Hz   Treble 10 dB at 20 kHz   12 V DC car battery   (negative earth)   * This output is the value measured at a distance of   200 mm from the objective lens surface on the   Optical Pick-up Block.   Tone controls   Operating Instructions   Power requirements   Dimensions   Tuner section   Approx.178×50×176mm   FM   Tuning range   Antenna terminal   Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz   Usable sensitivity   Selectivity   Signal-to-noise ratio   (7 1/8 × 2 × 7 in.)   87.5 – 107.9 MHz   External antenna connector   (w/h/d)   Mounting dimensions   Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm   (7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 3/8 in.)   (w/h/d)   11 dBf   75 dB at 400 kHz   65 dB (stereo),   68 dB (mono)   Mass   Supplied accessory   Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb. 10 oz.)   Parts for installation and   connections (1 set)   Front panel case (1)   Card remote commander   RM-X115   Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz   0.7 % (stereo),   0.5 % (mono)   33 dB at 1 kHz   30 – 15,000 Hz   Separation   Frequency response   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.   Design and specifications are subject to change   without notice.   AM   Tuning range   Antenna terminal   530 – 1,710 kHz   External antenna connector   Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz   Sensitivity 30 µV   Model No. CDX-L350 Serial No.   For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections   manual.   Getting Started   CDX-L350   Sony Corporation 2001 Printed in Korea   Attaching the front panel   Resetting the unit   Before operating the unit for the first time or   after replacing the car battery, you must reset   the unit.   Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the   unit as illustrated and push the left side into   position until it clicks.   Press the RESET button with a pointed object,   such as a ball-point pen.   Warning   Welcome !   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   residential installation. This equipment   generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency   energy and, if not installed and used in   accordance with the instructions, may cause   harmful interference to radio communications.   However, there is no guarantee that interference   will not occur in a particular installation. If this   equipment does cause harmful interference to   radio or television reception, which can be   determined by turning the equipment off and   on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the   interference by one or more of the following   measures:   Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact   Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features   even more with:   •Su p p lie d co n t ro lle r a cce sso ry   Card remote commander RM-X115   A B RESET button   Note   Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock   setting and some stored contents.   Note   Do not put anything on the inner surface of the   front panel.   Detaching the front panel   You can detach the front panel of this unit to   protect the unit from being stolen.   — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.   — Increase the separation between the   equipment and receiver.   — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a   circuit different from that to which the   receiver is connected.   Setting the clock   The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.   Caution alarm   If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF   position without removing the front panel, the   caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.   Example: To set the clock to 10:08   1 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.   — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/   TV technician for help.   The hour indication flashes.   1 Press (OFF)*.   CD playback or radio reception stops (the   key illumination and display remain on).   You are cautioned that any changes or   modifications not expressly approved in this   manual could void your authority to operate   this equipment.   * If your car has no ACC position on the ignition   switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing   (OFF) for 2 seconds to avoid car battery drain.   1 Press either side of the volume +/–   button to set the hour.   2 Press (SEL).   2 Press (RELEASE), then pull it off towards   (OFF)   CAUTION   The minute indication flashes.   you.   The use of optical instruments with this product   will increase eye hazard.   3 Press either side of the volume +/–   button to set the minute.   2 Press (DSPL).   (RELEASE)   Notes   The clock starts. After the clock setting is   completed, the display returns to normal   play mode.   • If you detach the panel while the unit is still   turned on, the power will turn off automatically to   prevent the speakers from being damaged.   • Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front   panel and its display window.   • Do not subject the front panel to heat/high   temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in   parked cars or on dashboards/rear trays.   Tip   When carrying the front panel with you, use the   supplied front panel case.   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Location of controls   Refer to the pages listed for details.   Ca rd re m o t e co m m a n d e r   RM-X115   Radio   The unit can store up to 6 stations per band   (FM1, FM2, FM3, and AM1, AM2).   Ca u t io n   DSPL   MODE   When tuning in stations while driving, use Best   Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.   + PRESET   SOURCE   SRC   MBP   D-BASS   D Storing stations   SOURCE   SEEK   AMS   – SEEK   + SEEK   MODE   SEL   automatically   — Best Tuning Memory (BTM)   OFF   PRESET   – REP   3 SHUF   4 5 6 ATT   SENS   1 2 BTM   DSPL   The unit selects the stations with the strongest   signals within the selected band, and stores   them in the order of their frequency.   RELEASE   OFF   ATT   + VOL   CDX-L350   – 1 2 3 Press (SRC) repeatedly to select the   radio.   Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the   band.   1 Volume +/– button   qa RESET button (located on the front side of   Th e co rre sp o n d in g b u t t o n s o f t h e ca rd   re m o t e co m m a n d e r co n t ro l t h e sa m e   fu n ct io n s a s t h o se o n t h is u n it .   the unit, behind the front panel)   2 Receptor for the card remote commander   3 MODE button   qs ATT (attenuate) button   qd SENS button   qf Number buttons   (3)REP   Press (BTM) for 2 seconds.   The unit stores stations in the order of their   frequencies on the number buttons. A beep   sounds when the setting is stored.   1 DSPL button   4 SRC (SOURCE) (TUNER/CD) button   5 SEL (select) button   2 SOURCE button   3 SEEK (</,) buttons   4 OFF button   6 Display w indow   Notes   (4)SHUF   7 MBP (My Best sound Position) button   • If only a few stations can be received due to weak   signals, some number buttons will retain their   former settings.   • When a number is indicated in the display, the unit   starts storing stations from the one currently   displayed.   qg BTM (Best Tuning Memory) button   qh DSPL (display mode change) button   qj OFF button*   5 VOL (+/–) buttons   6 MODE button   8 D (D-BASS) button   9 Z (eject) button   7 PRESET (+/–) buttons   8 ATT button   q; RELEASE (front panel release) button   qk SEEK/AMS +/– button   Note   If the unit is turned off by pressing (OFF) for 2   seconds, it cannot be operated with the card remote   commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed,   or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.   * Wa rn in g w h e n in st a llin g in a ca r   w it h o u t a n ACC (a cce sso ry) p o sit io n o n   t h e ig n it io n ke y sw it ch   Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for 2   seconds to turn off the clock display after   turning off the engine.   Tip   Refer to “Replacing the lithium battery” for details   on how to replace the batteries.   Otherwise, the clock display does not turn off   and this causes battery drain.   CD Player   Other Functions   Playing a disc   Display items   When the disc/ track changes, any prerecorded   title of the new disc/ track is automatically   displayed.   Adjusting the sound   characteristics   You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and   fader.   Quickly attenuating the   sound   Insert the disc (labeled side up).   Press (ATT).   The “ATT” indicator appears in the display.   Displayable items   • Clock   The bass and treble levels can be stored   independently for each source.   To restore the previous volume level, press   (ATT) again.   • Elapsed playing time   Source   1 Select the item you want to adjust by   pressing (SEL) repeatedly.   Each time you press (SEL), the item changes   as follows:   Track number   Canceling the beep sound   Playback starts automatically.   BAS (bass) t TRE (treble) t   BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear)   To   Press   If a disc is already inserted, press (SRC)   Press (6) while pressing (SEL) down.   repeatedly until “CD” appears to start playback.   Switch display   item   (DSPL)   2 Adjust the selected item by pressing   To activate the beep sound again, press these   buttons again.   either side of the volume +/– button.   To   Press   Stop playback   Eject the disc   Z or (OFF)   Z Note   Note   Adjust within 3 seconds after selecting the item.   If you connect an optional power amplifier and do   not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be   deactivated.   Skip tracks   – Automatic   (SEEK/AMS) (./ >)   [once for each track]   Music Sensor   Playing tracks repeatedly   — Repeat Play   Fast-forward/   reverse   – Manual Search   (SEEK/AMS) (m/ M)   [hold to desired point]   The current track will repeat itself when it   reaches the end.   During playback, press (3) (REP)   repeatedly until “REP” indicator appears   in the display.   Note   When the last track on the disc is over, playback   restarts from the first track of the disc.   Repeat Play starts.   To return to normal play mode, press (3) (REP)   again.   Playing tracks in random   order — Shuffle Play   You can select to play the tracks on the current   disc in random order.   During playback, press (4) (SHUF)   repeatedly until “SHUF” indicator appears   in the display.   Shuffle Play starts.   To return to normal play mode, press (4)   (SHUF) again.   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   CD playback   Troubleshooting   A disc cannot be loaded.   The following checklist will help you remedy   problems you may encounter with your unit.   Before going through the checklist below, check   the connection and operating procedures.   • Another CD is already loaded.   • The CD is forcibly inserted upside down or   in the wrong way.   If preset tuning does not work   — Automatic tuning/ Local Seek Mode   Storing only the desired   stations   You can manually preset the desired stations on   any chosen number button.   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.   General   Automatic tuning:   Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search   for the station.   Scanning stops when the unit receives a   station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS)   repeatedly until the desired station is   received.   No sound.   • Adjust the volume with volume + button.   • Cancel the ATT function.   • Set the fader control to the center position   for a 2-speaker system.   • Some CD-Rs may not play due to its   recording equipment or the disc condition.   1 Press (SRC) repeatedly to select the   A disc is automatically ejected.   The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C.   radio.   The contents of the memory have been   erased.   • The RESET button has been pressed.   t Store again into the memory.   • The power cord or battery has been   disconnected.   Local Seek Mode:   CD w ill not be ejected.   The operation buttons do not function.   Press the reset button.   2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the   If the automatic tuning stops too   frequently, press (SENS) repeatedly until   “LCL” indicator appears.   band.   3 Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune in   The sound skips from vibration.   • The unit is installed at an angle of more than   the station that you want to store.   • The power connecting cord is not connected   properly.   60°.   • The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of   the car.   4 Press the desired number button ((1) to   (6)) until “MEM” appears.   No beep sound.   “LCL” indicator is displayed.   • An optional power amplifier is connected   and you are not using the built-in amplifier.   • The beep sound is canceled.   The number button indication appears in the   display.   The sound skips.   Dirty or defective disc.   Only the stations with relatively strong   signals will be tuned in.   Note   Indications disappear from/do not appear in   the display.   • The clock display disappears if you press   (OFF) for 2 seconds.   If you try to store another station on the same   number button, the previously stored station will be   erased.   Radio reception   Tip   If you know the frequency of the station you want   to listen to, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) until the   desired frequency appears (manual tuning).   Preset tuning is not possible.   • Store the correct frequency in the memory.   • The broadcast signal is too weak.   tPress (OFF) again for 2 seconds to   display the clock.   • Remove the front panel and clean the   connectors. See “Cleaning the connectors”   for details.   The stations cannot be received.   The sound is hampered by noises.   • Connect a power antenna control lead (blue)   or accessory power supply lead (red) to the   power supply lead of a car’s antenna   booster. (Only when your car has built-in   FM/ AM antenna in the rear/ side glass.)   • Check the connection of the car antenna.   • The auto antenna will not go up.   t Check the connection of the power   antenna control lead.   If FM stereo reception is poor   — Monaural Mode   Receiving the stored   stations   Stored stations and correct time are erased.   The fuse has blow n.   Makes noise w hen the ignition key is in the   ON, ACC, or OFF position.   The leads are not matched correctly with the   car’s accessory power connector.   During radio reception, press (SENS)   repeatedly until “MONO” indicator   appears.   1 Press (SRC) repeatedly to select the   radio.   2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the   No pow er is being supplied to the unit.   • Check the connection. If everything is in   order, check the fuse.   • The car does not have an ACC position.   t Press (SRC) (or insert a disc) to turn on   the unit.   band.   • Check the frequency.   “MONO” indicator is displayed.   3 Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on   Automatic tuning is not possible.   • The local seek mode is set to “ON.”   t Set the local seek mode to “OFF”.   • The broadcast signal is too weak.   t Perform manual tuning.   which the desired station is stored.   The sound improves, but becomes monaural   (“ST” disappears).   The pow er is continuously supplied to the   unit.   To return to normal, press (SENS) again.   The car does not have an ACC position.   The “ST” indication flashes.   • Tune in the frequency accurately.   • The broadcast signal is too weak.   t Set to the monaural reception mode.   The pow er antenna does not extend.   The power antenna does not have a relay box.   A program broadcast in stereo is heard in   monaural.   The unit is in monaural reception mode.   t Cancel monaural reception mode.   Selecting the sound   position   Boosting the bass sound   — D-bass   — My Best sound Position (MBP)   You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound.   The D-bass function boosts the low frequency   signal and high frequency signal with a sharper   curve than conventional bass boost.   You can hear the bass line more clearly even   while the vocal volume remains the same. You   can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily   with (D) (D-BASS) button.   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.   Error displays   Error displays   The following indications will flash for a while.   E-04   D.BASS-3   D.BASS-2   Balance Level   Fader Level   Front Rear   Display   w indow   A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.   t Right   Left   D.BASS-3   D.BASS-2   D.BASS-1   D.BASS-1   Clean or insert the CD correctly.   MBP-A   MBP-B   – 4dB   0 0 0 0 – 4dB   – 4dB   0 E-99   The CD unit cannot be operated because of   some problem.   t Press the RESET button on the unit.   0 0 – 4dB   0 0dB   Frequency (Hz)   MBP-OFF   Adjusting the bass curve   If these solutions do not help improve the   situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.   Press (D) (D-BASS) repeatedly to select   the desired bass curve.   As the D-BASS number increases so does the   Press (MBP) repeatedly for the desired   listening position.   The mode of “My Best sound Position” is   effect.   shown in the display in order of the table.   Note   The bass sound may distort at same volume. If the   bass sound distorts, select less effective bass curve.   If you want to adjust the sound level of   balance and fader more precisely, you can do   it using the (SEL) button.   Notes   • When the BAL (balance) or FAD (fader) in   "Adjusting the sound characteristics" is adjusted.   the MBP setting returns OFF.   • When MBP is set to OFF, the BAL and FAD setting   is activated.   Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   |