3-861-516-31 (3) FM/AM Compact Disc Player 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.
EN 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.
Table of Contents Location of controls ................................................. 4 Getting Started Resetting the unit ................................................ 5 Detaching the front panel .................................. 5 Setting the clock .................................................. 6 CD Player Listening to a CD ................................................ 6 Playing a CD in various modes ........................ 7 Additional Information Precautions ...........................
Location of controls MODE BTM SOUND SEEK/AMS DSPL SENS OFF 1 2 D - BASS SOURCE REPEAT SHUF 1 2 OFF 3 4 5 3 6 RELEASE EN Refer to the pages for details.
Getting Started 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. 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.
Setting the clock The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. CD Player Example: Set the clock to 10:08 1 2 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). Listening to a CD Simply insert the CD. Playback starts automatically. Labelled side up Press (DSPL) for two seconds. 100 The hour digit flashes. 1 Set the hour digits. To go back SOURCE To go forward EN MIN 1000 2 Press (SOUND) momentarily.
Locating a specific point in a track — Manual Search 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 To search forward 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.
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. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. 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. 4 Press the desired number button ((1) to (6)) for two seconds until “MEM” appears. The number button indication appears in the display.
Other Functions You can connect an optional rotary commander (RM-X4S) with this unit. Using the rotary commander 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.
Changing the operative direction The operative direction of controls is factoryset as in the illustration below. To increase Changing the sound and beep tone Boosting the bass sound — D.bass To decrease If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction. 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.
Additional Information 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. 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.
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. Fuse (10 A) EN Warning Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.
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). 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.
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.
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 Problem Cause/Solution No sound. •Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction to adjust the volume. •Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker systems. The contents of the memory have been erased. • The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
Error displays The following indications will flash for about five seconds. Display Cause Solution A CD is dirty or inserted upside down. Clean or insert the CD correctly. The CD player cannot be operated because of some problem. Press the reset button or 6. If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
