Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
Additional Information
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
18 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.
No t e s o n d iscs
If you use the discs explained below, the sticky
residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and
may cause malfunction or ruin your discs.
Maintenance
Fu se re p la ce m e n t
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.
Dismounting the unit
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.
1 After taking off the front panel, press the
clip inside the front cover w ith a thin
screw driver, and gently pry the front
cover free.
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).
FM/AM
Co m p a ct Disc
Pla ye r
Ot h e r sp e cifica t io n s
CD p la ye r se ct io n
Ge n e ra l
System
Compact disc digital audio
system
Outputs
Audio output
Power amplifier control
Power antenna relay control
Bass 8 dB at 100 Hz
Treble 8 dB at 10 kHz
12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
There are paste residue
Ink is sticky
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
Tone controls
•If your car is equipped with a power antenna,
it will extend automatically while the unit is
operating.
Power requirements
Dimensions
Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are
beginning to peel off.
GaAs + GaAlAs
785 ~ 815 nm (Typ.800 nm)
Continuous
Approx.178×50×178mm
(7 1/8 × 2 × 7 1/8 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)
Compact disc single adapter
CSA-8
Stickers that are beginning to
peel aw ay, leaving a sticky
residue
Fuse (10 A)
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in this
manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Less than 0.5 mW*
Operating Instructions
2 Repeat step 1 on the left side.
Mounting dimensions
* This output is the value measured at a distance of
0.7 mm from the objective lens surface on the
Optical Pick-up Block.
The front cover is removed.
Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers
attached.
Mass
Supplied accessories
No t e s o n h a n d lin g CDs
Wa rn in g
Tu n e r se ct io n
A dirty or defective disc may cause sound
dropouts while playing. To enjoy optimum
sound, handle the disc by its edge. To keep the
disc clean, do not touch the surface.
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this
could damage the unit.
Labels are attached
Optional accessories
FM
Tuning range
Antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity
Selectivity
Signal-to-noise ratio
87.5 – 107.9 MHz
External antenna connector
No t e s o n CD-R d iscs
Cle a n in g t h e co n n e ct o rs
The unit may not function properly if the
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
12 dBf
•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.
•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).
•You cannot play CD-RWs (rewritable CDs) on
this player.
75 dB at 400 kHz
65 dB (stereo),
68 dB (mono)
connectors between the unit and the front panel
are not clean. In order 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.
3 Use a thin screw driver 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.
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.7 % (stereo),
Owner’s Record
Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled surface.
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.
0.5 % (mono)
35 dB at 1 kHz
30 – 15,000 Hz
Separation
Frequency response
AM
Tuning range
Antenna terminal
530 – 1,710 kHz
External antenna connector
Model No. CDX-1300 Serial No.
4 mm
(3/
16
in.)
No t e s o n m o ist u re co n d e n sa t io n
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
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.
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.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
4 Repeat step 3 for the right side.
Main unit
Po w e r a m p lifie r se ct io n
Outputs
Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance
Maximum power output 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
4 – 8 ohms
Wh e n yo u p la y 8 cm (3 in .) CDs
Use the optional Sony compact disc single
adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from
damage.
Back of the front panel
Notes
CDX-1300
Sony Corporation 2000 Printed in Japan
• 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.
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.
5 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
Warning
Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact
Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of
features.
Getting Started
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:
Notes
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it
from the unit.
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time or
after replacing the car battery, you must reset
the unit.
Remove the front panel and press the reset
button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point
pen.
• 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.
• When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
At t a ch in g t h e fro n t p a n e l
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.
Reset button
— 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.
Notes
• Pressing the reset button will erase the clock
setting and some 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. If you insert a disc within
these 10 seconds, the unit will not be reset, and
you will have to press the reset button again.
A
B
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Notes
• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down.
• Do not press the front panel too hard against the
unit when attaching it.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent the unit from being stolen.
• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure on
the display window of the front panel.
• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight or
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 or
where there may be a considerable rise in
temperature.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
1 Press (OFF).
2 Press (RELEASE), then slide the front
panel a little to the left, and pull it off
tow ards you.
Ca u t io n a la rm
If you turn the car ignition off without removing
the front panel, the caution alarm will beep for a
few seconds.
(OFF)
If you connect an optional power amplifier and
do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound
will be deactivated.
(RELEASE)
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