Sony CDX-4180 Instalation Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 5

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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

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.

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent the unit from being stolen.

1

Press 

(OFF)

.

2

Press 

(RELEASE)

 to open up the front

panel. Then slide the front panel a little
to the left, and pull it off towards you.

Reset button

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.

When you carry the front panel with you, put it
in the supplied front panel case.

Attaching the front panel

Align part 

A

 of the front panel to part 

B

 of

the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks.

Notes

• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside

down.

Do not press the front panel hard against the
unit when attaching it. Press it lightly against the
unit.

Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on
the display window of the front panel.

Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight,
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
where there may be a considerable rise in
temperature.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds. If
you connect an optional power amplifier and
do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep tone
will be disabled.

Getting Started

(OFF)

(RELEASE)

A

B

Summary of Contents for CDX-4180 Instalation

Page 1: ...ons see the supplied installation connections manual 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 3 861 516 31 3 ...

Page 2: ...here 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between ...

Page 3: ...st Tuning Memory BTM 7 Memorizing only the desired stations 8 Receiving the memorized stations 8 Other Functions Using the rotary commander 9 Adjusting the sound characteristics 10 Changing the sound and beep tone 10 Additional Information Precautions 11 Maintenance 12 Dismounting the unit 12 Attaching the label to the rotary commander 13 Turning on the clock display Power Select Function 13 Speci...

Page 4: ...on 6 7 8 4 Dial volume bass treble left right front rear control 6 10 5 SOUND button 6 10 6 Display window 7 DSPL display mode change time set button 6 8 8 6 eject button 6 9 BTM SENS Best Tuning Memory sensitivity adjust button 7 8 0 RELEASE front panel release button 5 12 Reset button located on the front side of the unit hidden by the front panel 5 OFF button 5 6 During radio reception Number b...

Page 5: ...detach the panel while the unit is still on the unit will turn off automatically to prevent the speakers from being damaged When you carry the front panel with you put it in the supplied front panel case Attaching the front panel Align part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated and push until it clicks Notes Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down Do not press the fro...

Page 6: ...ctivated 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 CD Player Listening to a CD Simply insert the CD Playback starts automatically If a CD is already inserted press SOURCE repeatedly until CD appears Note To play back an 8 cm 3 in CD use the optional...

Page 7: ... selects from the currently received band the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in order of their frequency PREVENTING ACCIDENTS When tuning in while driving use the automatic tuning instead of manual tuning 1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the tuner Each time you press SOURCE the mode changes as follows CD TUNER 2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band Each time you pres...

Page 8: ... where the desired station is stored 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 desired station is received Note If the automatic tuning stops too frequently press BTM SENS momentarily until LCL appears in ...

Page 9: ...ceive the stations memorised on the number buttons Change the disc Other operations Other Functions You can connect an optional rotary commander RM X4S with this unit Using the rotary commander The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and or rotating controls By pressing buttons the SOURCE and MODE buttons Each time you press SOURCE the source changes as follows TUNER CD Pressing MODE change...

Page 10: ...nuating 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 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 Changing the operative direction The operative ...

Page 11: ...ollows 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 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 Other Functions Additional Information Before playing clean the ...

Page 12: ... unit as this could damage the unit Cleaning the connectors The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean 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 Main unit Back of the front panel ...

Page 13: ...r After you mount the rotary commander attach the label in the illustration below 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 t...

Page 14: ...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 Maximum power output 40 W 4 at 4 o...

Page 15: ... more than 50 C 122 F Press the 6 button for two seconds Press the reset 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 A...

Page 16: ...s 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 Sony Corporation Printed in Korea ...

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