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Ver 1.0 2001. 12
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism
CDX-L300/L460X
CD Drive Mechanism Type
MG-393XA-121//K
Optical Pick-up Name
KSS-720A
SERVICE MANUAL
US Model
Canadian Model
CDX-CA400
E Model
CDX-CA530X/CA580X
CDX-CA400/CA530X/CA580X
FM/AM COMPACT DISC PLAYER
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (US Model)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
23 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into
4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more
than 5% total harmonic distortion.
CD player section
Signal-to-noise ratio
90 dB
Frequency response
10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter
Below measurable limit
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range
87.5 – 107.9 MHz
Antenna terminal
External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity
11 dBf
Selectivity
75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio
65 dB (stereo),
68 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.7% (stereo),
0.5% (mono)
Separation
33 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response
30 – 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range
530 – 1,710 kHz
Antenna terminal
External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity
30 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs
Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance
4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 50 W
×
4 (at 4 ohms)
SPECIFICATIONS
General
Outputs
Audio outputs
Power antenna relay control lead
Power amplifier control lead
Tone controls
Bass ±10 dB at 20 Hz (CDX-CA400)
Bass ±9 dB at 100 Hz (CDX-CA530X/CA580X)
Treble ±10 dB at 20 kHz (CDX-CA400)
Treble ±9 dB at 10 kHz (CDX-CA530X/CA580X)
Power requirements
12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Dimensions
Approx. 178
×
50
×
177 mm
(7
1/8
×
2
×
7 in.) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions
Approx. 182
×
53
×
161 mm
(7
1/4
×
2
1/8
×
6
3/8
in.) (w/h/d)
Mass
Approx. 1.2 kg
(2 lb. 10 oz.)
Supplied accessories
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
Card remote commander
RM-X115 (CA400/CA580X)
Note
This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Photo: CDX-CA400
• The tuner and CD sections have no adjustments.
Sony Corporation
e Vehicle Company
Published by Sony Engineering Corporation
9-873-433-01
2001L0400-1
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