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Digital D-BASS

Analog D-BASS

Level

Level

0dB

D-BASS 3

D-BASS 2

D-BASS 1

0dB

D-BASS 3

D-BASS 2

D-BASS 1

Frequency (Hz)

Frequency (Hz)

Radio/Other Functions/Additional Information

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.

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

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.

Turning on the clock
display 

— POWER SELECT function

Only for cars with an accessory position on the
ignition key switch

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.

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.

If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

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.

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Summary of Contents for CDX-2180

Page 1: ...and connections see the supplied installation connections manual EN 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 ...

Page 2: ...t 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiv...

Page 3: ... 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 Turning on the clock display POWER SELECT function 9 Additional Information Precautions 9 Maintenance 10 Dismounting the unit 11 Specifications 12 Troubleshooting guide 13 ...

Page 4: ...UND button 5 8 9 6 Display window 7 DSPL display mode change time set button 5 6 8 8 6 eject button 6 9 BTM SENS Best Tuning Memory sensitivity adjust button 7 8 º Reset button located on the front side of the unit hidden by the front panel 5 OFF button 5 6 9 During radio reception Number buttons 7 During CD playback 1 REPEAT button 6 2 SHUF button 6 D BASS dial 9 REPEAT SEEK AMS SOUND OFF DSPL SE...

Page 5: ... reset button again Reset button Setting the clock The clock has a 12 hour digital indication 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 2 Press DSPL for two seconds The hour digit flashes 1 Set the hour digits 2 Press SOUND momentarily The minute digits flash 3 Set the minute digits 3 Press...

Page 6: ...tic Music Sensor AMS During playback push the SEEK AMS control up or down momentarily Locating a specific point in a track Manual Search During playback push the SEEK AMS control up or down for about two seconds Release when you have found the desired point 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 ...

Page 7: ...play 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 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 SE...

Page 8: ...r 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 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 d...

Page 9: ...unction 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 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 c...

Page 10: ...r leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in the temperature inside the car 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 Note on moisture condensation On a rainy day or in a very d...

Page 11: ...ver 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 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 Additional Information ...

Page 12: ...al to noise ratio 65 dB stereo 68 dB mono Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 1 0 stereo 0 5 mono Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 15 000 Hz Capture ratio 2 dB AM Tuning range 530 1 710 kHz Antenna terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10 71 MHz 450 kHz Sensitivity 30 µV Power amplifier section Outputs Speaker outputs sure seal connectors Speaker impedance 4 8 ohms Max...

Page 13: ...set button The unit is installed at an angle of more than 60 The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car Problem CD cannot be loaded Play does not begin CD is automatically ejected CD will not eject The operation buttons do not function The sound skips due to vibration CD playback Problem Preset tuning is not possible Automatic tuning is not possible The ST indication flashes Cause Solut...

Page 14: ...or 6 Cause A CD is dirty or inserted upside down 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 Error displays The following indications will flash for about five seconds ...

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