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Ver 1.0 2002. 12
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism
NEW
CD Drive Mechanism Type
MG-393XC-121//K
Optical Pick-up Name
KSS-721A
SERVICE MANUAL
E Model
CDX-CA540X/CA590X
FM/AM COMPACT DISC PLAYER
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
FM tuning interval:
50 kHz/200 kHz switchable
87.5 – 108 MHz
(at 50 kHz step)
87.5 – 107.9 MHz
(at 200 kHz step)
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
AM tuning interval:
9 kHz/10 kHz switchable
531 – 1,602 kHz
(at 9 kHz step)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(at 10 kHz step)
Antenna terminal
External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity
AM: 30 µV
SPECIFICATIONS
Power amplifier section
Outputs
Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance
4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 50 W
×
4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Outputs
Audio outputs (rear)
Power antenna relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs
BUS control input terminal
BUS audio input terminal
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna input terminal
Tone controls
Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD)
High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)
Power requirements
12 V DC car battery
(negative earth)
Dimensions
Approx. 178
×
50
×
180 mm
(w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions
Approx. 182
×
53
×
161 mm
(w/h/d)
Mass
Approx. 1.2 kg
Supplied accessories
Parts for installation and connections (1set)
Front panel case (1)
Card remote commander
RM-X115 (CDX-CA590X)
Note
This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer
which is Sony Bus system compatible.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Sony Corporation
e Vehicle Company
Published by Sony Engineering Corporation
9-874-262-01
2002L0400-1
© 2002. 12
Photo: CDX-CA540X
• The tuner and CD sections have no adjustments.