Sony CDX-2500R User manual

Operating Instructions

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2000 Sony Corporation

FM/MW/LW

Compact Disc

Player

CDX-2500R

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manual.

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3-043-127-11 (1)

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Compact

Disc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety

of features as well as an optional rotary

commander.

Table of Contents

Location of controls ................................................. 4

Getting Started

Resetting the unit ................................................ 5

Detaching the front panel .................................. 5

Setting the clock .................................................. 6

CD Player

Listening to a CD ................................................ 7

Playing a CD in various modes ........................ 8

Radio

Memorising stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 8

Memorising only the desired stations .............. 9

Receiving the memorised stations .................... 9

RDS

Overview of the RDS function ........................ 10

Displaying the station name ............................ 10

Retuning the same programme automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF) ................ 11

Listening to traffic announcements ................ 12

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and

TA data .......................................................... 13

Locating a station by programme type .......... 14

Setting the clock automatically ....................... 15

Other Functions

Labelling the rotary commander .................... 15

Using the rotary commander .......................... 16

Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 17

Attenuating the sound ..................................... 17

Changing the sound and display settings ..... 18

Boosting the bass sound

— D-bass ....................................................... 19

Additional Information

Precautions ......................................................... 19

Maintenance....................................................... 21

Dismounting the unit ....................................... 21

Specifications ..................................................... 22

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 23

Location of controls

Refer to the pages for details.

1SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music

Sensor/manual search) control 7, 9, 11,

2MODE (band/unit select) button 8, 9

3SOURCE (source select) button 7, 8, 9,

4Dial (volume/bass/treble/left-right/

front-rear) 6, 17

5SOUND button 17

6DSPL (display mode change) button

7, 10, 11

7Display window

8PTY button 14

96(eject) button 7

0AF/TA button 11, 12, 13

!¡ RELEASE (front panel release) button

5, 20

!™ Reset button (located on the front side

of the unit behind the front panel) 5

!£ OFF button*5, 7

!¢ SHIFT button

PLAY MODE 8, 9, 10, 12, 13

REP 8

SET UP 6, 15, 18

SHUF 8

!∞ During radio reception:

Number buttons 9, 12, 13

!§ D-BASS control 19

*Warning when installing in a car

without ACC (accessory) position

on the ignition key switch

Be sure to press (OFF) on the unit for two

seconds to turn off the clock display after

turning off the engine.

When you press (OFF) momentarily, the

clock display does not turn off and this

causes battery wear.

RELEASE

SEEK/AMS

SOUND

PTY

AF/TA

D - BASS

MODE

SOURCE

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9110

OFF

SHIFT

DSPL

CDX–2500R

OFF

123

Reset button

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time or

after replacing the car battery, you must reset

the unit.

Remove the front panel and press the reset

button with a pointed object, such as a

ballpoint pen.

Notes

• Pressing the reset button will erase the clock

setting and some memorised 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. If you insert a disc within

these 10 seconds, 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

protect the unit from being stolen.

1Press (OFF).

2Press (RELEASE), then slide the front

panel a little to the left, and pull it off

towards you.

(OFF)

(RELEASE)

Notes

• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it

from the unit.

•If you detach the panel while the unit is still

turned on, the power will turn off automatically

to prevent the speakers from being damaged.

•When carrying the front panel with you, use the

supplied front panel case.

Attaching the front panel

Attach part aof the front panel to part bof

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 too hard against the

unit when attaching it.

• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure

on the display window of the front panel.

• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight

or 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 or

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.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

Example: To set the clock to 10:08

1Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP)

repeatedly until “CLOCK” appears.

1Press (4) (n).

2Set the hour.

3Press (4) (n).

4Set the minute.

to go forward

to go backward

to go forward

to go backward

The hour indication flashes.

The minute indication flashes.

2Press (SHIFT).

The clock starts.

3Press (SHIFT).

After the clock setting is complete, the

display returns to normal playback mode.

SOURCE

CD Player

Listening to a CD

Insert a CD.

Playback starts automatically.

If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)

repeatedly until “CD” appears to start

playback.

Note

To play an 8 cm CD, use the optional Sony compact

disc single adapter (CSA-8).

To Press

Stop playback 6or (OFF)

Eject the CD 6

Labelled side up

Track number

Elapsed playing time

Changing the display item

Each time you press (DSPL) during CD

playback, the item changes as follows:

Track number/Elapsed playing time ˜Clock

After you select the desired item, the display

will automatically change to the Motion

Display mode after a few seconds.

In the Motion Display mode, all the above

items are scrolled in the display one by one in

order.

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See

”Changing the sound and display settings” on

page 18).

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 the SEEK/AMS

control up or down and hold. Release

when you have found the desired point.

Note

If “ ” or “ ” appears in the

display, that means you have reached the

beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot

go any further.

CD indication

To search backward

To search forward

SEEK/AMS

To locate preceding tracks

To locate succeeding tracks

Radio

Memorising stations

automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

The unit selects the stations with the strongest

signals and memorises them in the order of

their frequencies. You can store up to 10

stations on each band (FM1, FM2, MW, and

LW).

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use

Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

Each time you press (SOURCE), the source

changes as follows:

2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

Each time you press (MODE), the band

changes as follows:

3Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY

MODE) repeatedly until “B.T.M” appears.

4Press (4) (n).

The unit stores stations in the order of their

frequencies on the number buttons.

A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

5Press (SHIFT).

Playing a CD in various

modes

You can play CDs in various modes:

•REP (Repeat Play) repeats the current track.

•SHUF (Shuffle Play) plays all the tracks in

random order.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play

1During playback, press (SHIFT).

Every time you press (SHIFT), only the

items you can select light up.

2Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until ”REP-1“

appears.

Repeat Play starts.

3Press (SHIFT).

To return to normal playback mode, select

“REP-OFF” in step 2 above.

Playing tracks in random order

— Shuffle Play

1During playback, press (SHIFT).

2Press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until ”SHUF-

1“ appears.

Shuffle Play starts.

3Press (SHIFT).

To return to normal playback mode, select

“SHUF-OFF” in step 2 above.

zFM1 zFM2 zMW zLW

zTUNER zCD

2 3 4 5 6 7 81

OFF

SHIFT

DSPL

Receiving the memorised

stations

1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3Press the number button ((1) to (10)) on

which the desired station is stored.

If you cannot tune in a preset

station

Push and release the SEEK/AMS control

up or down 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

(SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly

until “LOCAL” (local seek mode) is displayed. Then

press (4) (n) to select “LOCAL-ON.” Press (SHIFT).

Only the stations with relatively strong signals will

be tuned in.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want

to listen to, push the SEEK/AMS control up or

down and hold until the desired frequency

appears (manual tuning).

Notes

•The unit does not store stations with weak

signals. If only a few stations can be received,

some number buttons will retain their former

setting.

•When a number is indicated in the display, 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).

Memorising only the

desired stations

You can preset up to 20 FM stations (10 each

for FM1 and 2), up to 10 MW stations, and up

to 10 LW stations in the order of your choice.

1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

tuner.

2Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the

band.

3Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down

to tune in the station that you want to

store on the number button.

4Press and hold the desired number

button ((1) to (10)) until “MEM”

appears.

The number button indication appears in

the display.

Note

If you try to store another station on the same

number button, the previously stored station will

be erased.

RDS

Overview of the RDS

function

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting

service that allows FM stations to send

additional digital information along with the

regular radio programme signal. Your car

stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are

just a few: retuning the same programme

automatically, listening to traffic

announcements, and locating a station by

programme type.

Notes

• Depending on the country or region, not all of

the RDS functions are available.

• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength

is weak or if the station you are tuned to is not

transmitting RDS data.

Displaying the station

name

The name of the current station lights up in the

display.

Select an FM station (page 8).

When you tune in an FM station that

transmits RDS data, the station name

appears in the display.

Note

The “*” indication means that an RDS station is

being received.

If FM stereo reception is poor

— Monaural Mode

1During radio reception, press (SHIFT),

then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly

until “MONO” appears.

2Press (4) (n) repeatedly until “MONO-

ON“ appears.

The sound improves, but becomes

monaural (“ST” disappears).

3Press (SHIFT).

To return to normal playback mode, select

“MONO-OFF” in step 2 above.

Changing the display item

Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes

as follows:

Frequency ˜Clock

After you select the desired item, the display

will automatically change to the Motion

Display mode after a few seconds.

In the Motion Display mode, all the above

items are scrolled in the display one by one in

order.

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See

”Changing the sound and display settings” on

page 18).

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