3-861-727-31 (1)
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-2180 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
CDX-2180
1998 by Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
Location of controls ................................................. 4
Additional Information
Precautions ........................................................... 9
Maintenance ....................................................... 10
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 11
Specifications ..................................................... 12
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 13
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 5
Setting the clock .................................................. 5
CD Player
Listening to a CD ................................................ 6
Playing a CD in various modes ........................ 6
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 7
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 7
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 7
Other Functions
Adjusting the sound characteristics ................. 8
Changing the sound and beep tone ................. 8
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Turning on the clock display
— POWER SELECT function ....................... 9
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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
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Refer to the pages for details.
1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music
9 BTM/SENS (Best Tuning Memory/
Sensor/manual search) control 6, 7, 8
sensitivity adjust) button 7, 8
2 MODE (band select) button 7
!º Reset button (located on the front side
of the unit hidden by the front panel) 5
3 SOURCE (source select) button 6, 7
!¡ OFF button 5, 6, 9
4 Dial (volume/bass/treble/left-right/
front-rear control) 5, 8
!™ During radio reception:
Number buttons 7
5 SOUND button 5, 8, 9
During CD playback:
(1) REPEAT button 6
(2) SHUF button 6
6 Display window
7 DSPL (display mode change/time set)
button 5, 6, 8
8 6 (eject) button 6
!£ D-BASS dial 9
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Setting the clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.
Getting Started
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”,
press (DSPL).
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.
2 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.
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The hour digit flashes.
1 Set the hour digits.
Reset button
To go back
Notes
SOURCE
• 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.
To go forward
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1000
2 Press (SOUND) momentarily.
1000
The minute digits flash.
3 Set the minute digits.
To go back
SOURCE
To go forward
1008
3 Press (DSPL) momentarily.
1008
The clock is activated.
Note
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.
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Locating a specific point in a track
— Manual Search
CD Player
During playback, push the SEEK/AMS
control up or down for about two
seconds. Release when you have found
the desired point.
SEEK/AMS
Listening to a CD
To search forward
Simply insert the CD.
Playback starts automatically.
Labelled side up
To search backward
Note
If “
” or “
” appears in the
display, you have reached the beginning or the
end of the disc and you cannot go any further.
Playing a CD in various
modes
If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “CD” appears.
Playing tracks repeatedly
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MIN
SEC
— Repeat Play
0215
Elapsed playing time
Press (1) during playback.
“REP” appears in the display.
Note
When the currently played track is over, it will
be played again from the beginning.
To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional
Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).
To cancel this mode, press again.
To
Press
Stop playback
Eject the CD
6 or (OFF)
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Playing tracks in random order
— Shuffle Play
Press (2) during playback.
“SHUF” appears in the display.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes
All tracks on the CD are played in random
order.
as follows:
zElapsed playing time zTrack number
To cancel this mode, press again.
Time Z
Locating a specific track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, push the SEEK/AMS
control up or down momentarily.
SEEK/AMS
To locate succeeding
tracks
To locate preceding
tracks
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Memorizing only the
desired stations
Radio
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.
Memorizing stations
automatically
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
This function selects from the currently
received band the stations with the strongest
signals and memorizes them in order of their
frequency.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down
to tune in the station that you want to
store on the number button.
PREVENTING ACCIDENTS!
When tuning in while driving, use the
automatic tuning instead of manual tuning.
4 Press the desired number button ((1) to
(6)) for two seconds until “MEM”
appears.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
The number button indication appears in
the display.
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Each time you press (SOURCE), the mode
changes as follows:
CD ˜ TUNER
Note
If you try to store another station on the same
number button, the previously stored station will
be erased.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
Each time you press (MODE), the mode
changes as follows:
”FM I ”FM II ”FM III ”AM
Receiving the memorized
stations
3 Press (BTM/SENS) for two seconds.
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
Notes
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
• 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.
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 a CD is not in the unit, only the tuner band
appears even if you press (SOURCE).
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If you cannot tune in a preset
station
Other Functions
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.
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust bass, treble, balance and fader.
Each source can store the bass and treble level
independently.
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.
1 Select the item you want to adjust by
Tip
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
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).
VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble)
n BAL (left-right) n FAD (front-rear)
2 Adjust the selected item by rotating the
dial.
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
Adjust within three seconds after selecting
the item. (After three seconds, the dial
functions as volume control.)
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Press (BTM/SENS) momentarily until
“MONO” appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
To go back to the normal mode, press again
until “MONO” disappears.
Changing the sound and
beep tone
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL), the items
alternate between the frequency and time.
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.
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.
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Analog D-BASS
Digital D-BASS
Additional
Information
D-BASS 3
D-BASS 2
D-BASS 1
D-BASS 3
D-BASS 2
D-BASS 1
0dB
0dB
Precautions
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
• 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.
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.
• 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.
To cancel, turn the dial to the OFF position.
Note
If the bass sound becomes distorted, adjust the D-
bass dial or volume control.
Attenuating the beep tone
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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Press (6) while pressing (SOUND).
To obtain the beep tone again, press these
buttons again.
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.
Note
If you connect an optional power amplifier and do
not use the built-in amplifier, the beep tone will
be disabled.
Turning on the clock
display — POWER SELECT function
Only for cars with an accessory position on the
ignition key switch
Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled
surface.
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.
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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.
Maintenance
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.
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.
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.
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Note 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
Use the optional Sony compact disc single
adapter (CSA-8) to protect the CD player from
being damaged.
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Dismounting the Unit
1 While pushing in on the left side of the
front cover, insert the tip of a thin
screwdriver as shown in the illustration,
then pry off the front cover.
Thin screwdriver
(Be careful not to break the front cover.)
2 Repeat step 1 on the right side. Then the
front cover will be removed.
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3 Use a thin screwdriver 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.
4 Repeat step 3 on the right side.
5 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
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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)
RCA pin cord RC-63 (1 m)
Cleaning cloth XP-CD1
Compact disc single
adapter CSA-8
GaAlAs
780 nm
Power requirements
Dimensions
Wavelength
Emission Duration
Laser output power
Continuous
Less than 44.6 µW*
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* 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
Optional accessories
Antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity
Selectivity
Signal-to-noise ratio
External antenna connector
8 dBf
75 dB at 400 kHz
65 dB (stereo),
68 dB (mono)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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
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.
No beep tone.
• An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not
using the built-in amplifier.
• The beep tone is attenuated (page 9).
CD playback
Problem
Cause/Solution
CD cannot be loaded.
• Another CD is already loaded.
• The CD was forcibly inserted upside down.
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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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