Sony CDX-2250 Operating Instructions (primary manual) manual

Operating Instructions  1999 by Sony Corporation US FM / AM Compact Disc Player CDX-2250 For installation and connections, 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[...]

2 W elcome ! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features. W arning 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[...]

3 T able of Contents Location of controls ................................................. 4 Getting Started Resetting the unit ................................................ 5 Setting the clock .................................................. 5 CD Player Listening to a CD ................................................ 6 Playing a CD in vari[...]

4 Location of contr ols Refer to the pages for details. 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control 6, 8 2 MODE (band select) button 7 3 SOURCE (source select) button 6, 7 4 Dial (volume/bass/treble/left-right/ front-rear control) 5, 8 5 SOUND button 5, 8, 9 6 Display window 7 SENS/BTM (sensitivity adjust/Best Tuning Memory) butt[...]

5 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 the clock setting and some memorized program and memory functions. • When you connect [...]

6 Elapsed playing time To locate succeeding tracks To locate preceding tracks To search backward To search forward Locating a specific track — Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and release for each track you want to skip. Locating a specific point in a track — Manual Search During playback, push [...]

7 Radio Memorizing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) This unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations on each band (FM I, FM II, FM III, and AM). Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents. [...]

8 Other Functions Adjusting the sound characteristics You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. You can store the bass and treble levels. 1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SOUND) repeatedly. BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BAL ( left- right) n FA D (front-rear) n VOL (volume) 2 Adjust the selected item by rotating the dial. A[...]

9 Changing the sound and beep sound Boosting the bass sound — D-bass You can enjoy a clear and powerful bass sound. The D-bass function boosts the low frequency signal with a sharper curve than conventional bass boost. You can hear the bass line more clearly even while the vocal remains at the same volume. You can emphasize and adjust the bass so[...]

10 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 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,[...]

11 Dismounting the unit 1 Insert the supplied tool between the unit and the frame, and rotate 90° to release the hidden mounting spring. Repeat on the opposite side and remove the frame. 2 Insert a flathead screwdriver between the bracket and mounting spring. Gently pry the spring toward the unit while pulling the unit out a little. Repeat on the [...]

12 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 14 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. Other specifications CD player section System Compact disc digital audio system Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB[...]

13 Problem No sound. The contents of the memory have been erased. No beep sound. Cause/Solution • Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction to adjust the volume. • Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker systems. • The power cord or battery has been disconnected. • The reset button has been pressed. n Store the settings [...]

14 Display Solution Clean or insert the CD correctly. Press the reset button 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[...]

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