Sony cd-cx2270 User Manual

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• Use only in a 12-volt DC negative-ground electrical

system.

• Disconnect the vehicle’s negative battery terminal

while mounting and connecting the unit.

• When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one with an

identical amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher
amperage rating may cause serious damage to the
unit.

• Do NOT attempt to disassemble the unit. Laser beams

from the optical pickup are dangerous to the eyes.

• Make sure that pins or other foreign objects do not get

inside the unit; they may cause malfunctions, or create
safety hazards such as electrical shock or laser beam
exposure.

• When your vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight

resulting in a considerable rise in the temperature
inside, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

• Keep the volume at a level at which you can hear

outside warning sounds (horns, sirens, etc.).

Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are
not expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void
the user’s right or authority to operate this product.

In addition to ordinary CDs, CD-Rs or CD-RWs can
be read by this unit. However, NEVER use a CD-R or
CD-RW that contains no data or data in the wrong
format, such as MP3 or other computer files.

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THEFT PROTECTION .............................................. 2
BASIC OPERATION, AUDIO AND CLOCK

ADJUSTMENT ..................................................... 2

RADIO OPERATION ................................................. 3
CD PLAYER OPERATION ........................................ 4
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ......................................... 5
OTHER FUNCTIONS ............................................... 6
STEERING WHEEL REMOTE CONTROL

(CDC-X4270 only) ................................................ 6

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 7
MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 7
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................... 7

• These operating instructions cover the CDC-X4270

and CDC-X2270.

• Some buttons are assigned two or more functions.

For detailed descriptions, refer to the related pages.

• Playing a defective or dusty CD can

cause dropouts in sound.

• Hold CDs as illustrated.
• Do NOT touch the unlabeled side.
• Do NOT attach any seal, label or

data protection sheet to either side of CD.

• Do NOT expose a CD to direct sunlight or excessive

heat.

• Wipe a dirty CD from the center outward with a

cleaning cloth.
Never use solvents such as benzine or alcohol.

• This unit cannot play 3-inch (8 cm) CDs.
• NEVER insert a 3-inch CD contained in the adapter or

any irregularly shaped CD.
The unit may not be able to eject it, resulting in a
malfunction.

The unit has an extra display (DEMO) mode which
demonstrates the illumination modes of the unit. The
unit switches to DEMO mode automatically if you turn
the unit on and leave it as it is for 5 seconds after all the
connections have been completed.

During DEMO mode, press and hold SRC until “ILL”
appears in the display.

Press 

i

 or 

k

 to select “DE”.

Turn AUDIO CONTROL to select “DE 0.”

To resume DEMO mode, select “DE 1” in step 3.