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Compact Disc Changer System
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CDX-434RF

2000 Sony Corporation

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony CD changer system. This unit lets you enjoy CD sound with the changer. The CDX-434RF is a compact disc changer system comprised of the wired remote commander, the relay box, and the CD changer. The CD changer modulates the audio signal into the RF (Radio Frequency) signal so that it can be received by the existing FM tuner of your car audio. Therefore you will be able to enjoy CD play with your car audio even if it has no input terminals for a compact disc player. Compact and space saving CD changer for vertical, horizontal, suspended, or inclined installation in your car. Supplied wired remote enables you to control the CD changer installed in the trunk room of your car. Repeat play function for playing a track or a disc repeatedly. Shuffle play function for playing tracks of one disc or of all discs in random order.

Table of contents

Getting Started
Resetting the unit.. 4 Preparing the CD changer.. 4 Changing the transmitting frequency.. 5

CD Changer

Listening to a CD.. 6 Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play.. 7 Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play.. 7 Changing the output level.. 7

Additional Information

Precautions.. 8 Notes on compact discs.. 8 Maintenance... 9 Location of controls.. 10 Specifications.. 11 Troubleshooting guide.. 12

2 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, etc.

Unlock.

Release, and slide open.

Reset button

Preparing the CD changer
With the arrow side facing up Disc magazine To remove

Labelled surface up

Z (EJECT)
10 discs, one in each tray
Use the supplied disc magazine or the disc magazine XA-250. The disc magazine XA-10B cannot be used with this unit. If you use any other disc magazine, it may cause a malfunction.
Notes To listen to an 8 cm CD, use the optional Sony CD adaptor CSA-8. Be sure to always use the specified adaptor, as failing to do so may cause a malfunction of the unit. If you use any other adaptor, the unit may not operate properly. When using the Sony CD adaptor, make sure that the three catches on the adaptor are firmly latched onto the 8 cm CD. Do not insert the Sony CD adaptor CSA-8 in the disc magazine without a disc, malfunction may result.
Changing the transmitting frequency
Because this unit processes CD playback sound through an FM tuner, there may be interference noise during CD playback. In such a case, change the frequency of the modulated RF signal transmitted from the unit. The initial setting is 88.3 MHz.
If the disc magazine does not lock properly Take out the disc magazine, press Z, and reinsert it. Use the unit with the door closed Otherwise, foreign matter may enter the unit and contaminate the lenses inside the CD changer.

Press (SHUF/REP) for two seconds until frequency appears. Press or repeatedly to select the frequency. Each time you press or , the frequency changes as follows: : 88.3 MHz t 89.9 MHz t 89.7 MHz t 89.5 MHz t 89.3 MHz t 89.1 MHz t 88.9 MHz t 88.7 MHz t 88.5 MHz t 88.3 MHz : 88.3 MHz t 88.5 MHz t 88.7 MHz t 88.9 MHz t 89.1 MHz t 89.3 MHz t 89.5 MHz t 89.7 MHz t 89.9 MHz t 88.3 MHz
Notes on the disc magazine
Do not leave the disc magazine in locations with high temperature and high humidity, such as on a car dashboard or in the rear window where the disc magazine will be subject to direct sunlight. Do not place more than one disc at a time onto a tray, otherwise the CD changer and the discs may be damaged. Do not drop the disc magazine or subject it to a violent shock.
Press (SHUF/REP) for two seconds.

When the tray comes out

Normally, the trays will not come out of the disc magazine. However, if they are pulled out of the disc magazine, it is easy to re-insert them.
Notes When you change the transmitting frequency on the unit, be sure to tune your FM tuner to the newly selected one. Press u on the wired remote before changing the frequency if the power to the unit is turned off.
With the cut-away portion of the tray facing you, insert the right corner of the tray in the slot, then push in the left corner until it clicks. Note Do not insert the tray upside down or in the wrong direction.

Listening to a CD

Turn on the FM tuner of your car audio. Tune in the selected transmitting frequency* with the FM tuner of your car audio.
* The frequency of the unit is set to 88.3 MHz at the factory.
Locating a specific point in a track Manual Search
During CD playback, push down and hold either side of (AMS). Release the control when you have found the desired point.
To search backward To search forward
Locating a specific disc Disc Select
During CD playback, press (DISC+) or (DISC-) once for each disc you wish to skip.
To locate succeeding discs
You can change the frequency. (See Changing the transmitting frequency on page 5.)
Press u. CD playback starts. Adjust the volume with the volume control on your car audio. All the tracks play from the beginning.

To locate previous discs

Stopping CD play

Press (OFF).

Notes When CD playback stops, you may hear some noise from the speakers. To prevent this from happening, turn the volume down before stopping CD playback. If you turn off the ignition switch of your car without stopping CD playback, it will automatically resume CD playback from where it was stopped when you turn on the ignition switch again.
Listening to the radio or a tape
Be sure to stop CD playback before you start listening to the radio or a tape.
Note Be sure to stop CD playback, otherwise there may be some interference with radio reception.
Locating a specific track Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During CD playback, push down either side of (AMS) once for each track you wish to skip.
To locate previous tracks To locate succeeding tracks
Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play
You can select: SHUF 1 to play the tracks on the current disc in random order. SHUF 2 to play all the discs in random order. Press (SHUF/REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears (SHUF 1 or SHUF 2). After five seconds, the shuffle play starts. Each time you press (SHUF/REP), the display changes as follows:
B SHUF 1 B SHUF 2 B REP 1 B REP 2 Cancel (SHUF off) b
Changing the output level
You can select the output level from the unit. Normally the unit is used in the initial output level; change the level if necessary.
Press (SHUF/REP) for two seconds. Press (SHUF/REP) momentarily.

Initial setting

Press or repeatedly to select the output level.
To decrease the output level :, To increase the output level :,
To go back to the normal playback mode, press (SHUF/REP) repeatedly until SHUF or REP disappears.
Playing tracks repeatedly

Repeat Play

You can select: REP 1 to repeat the track. REP 2 to repeat the disc. Press (SHUF/REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears (REP 1 or REP 2). After five seconds, the repeat play starts. Each time you press (SHUF/REP), the display changes as follows:
B SHUF 1 B SHUF 2 B REP 1 B REP 2 Cancel (REP off) b
Note When you select level 4 or 5, the CD playback sound may be distorted or you may hear some noise. In such a case, select a lower output level on the unit and turn down the overall volume on your car audio.
To go back to the normal playback mode, press (SHUF/REP) repeatedly until REP or SHUF disappears.

Precautions

This unit cannot be used with a car audio without FM tuner. If your car was parked in direct sunlight resulting in a considerable rise in temperature inside the car, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. If no power is being supplied to the unit, check the connections first. If everything is in order, check the fuse. Avoid installing the CD changer and wired remote in places: subject to temperature exceeding 55C. subject to direct sunlight. near heat sources (such as heaters). exposed to rain or moisture. exposed to excessive dust or dirt. subject to excessive vibration. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes on compact discs

A dirty or defective disc may cause sound drop-outs during CD playback. To enjoy optimum sound, handle the disc as follows. Handle the disc by its edge, and do not touch the unlabelled surface.

This way

Do not stick paper or tape on the discs.

Not this way

Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air-ducts. Do not leave discs 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 in the direction of the arrows.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.

Notes on discs

If you use the discs explained below, the sticky residue can cause the CD to stop spinning and may cause malfunction or ruin your discs. Do not use second-hand or rental CDs that have a sticky residue on the surface (for example, from peeled-off stickers or from ink, or glue leaking from under the stickers). There are paste residue. Ink is sticky. Do not use rental CDs with old labels that are beginning to peel off. Stickers that are beginning to peel away, leaving a sticky residue. Do not use your CDs with labels or stickers attached. Labels are attached.

Maintenance

Fuse replacement
If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Warning

Use the specified amperage fuse. Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause serious damage.

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the unit, and the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc magazine and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

Location of controls

Wired remote (RM-X88)
Refer to the pages for details. 1 DISC (disc select) buttons 5, 6, AMS (Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control REP (repeat play) indication 4 SHUF (shuffle play) indication 5 DISC (disc number) indication The indicated disc number matches the disc number in the disc magazine. 6 TRACK (track number) indication 7 MHz (frequency) indication 8 u (play/pause) button 5, 6 If pressed during CD playback, the CD will pause. If pressed again, CD playback will continue. 9 OFF button Play/pause indication Turns around during CD playback and flashes when the pause button is pressed. qa LEVEL (output level) indication qs SHUF/REP (shuffle play/repeat play/ control mode set) button 5, 7

Specifications

CD changer (CDX-434RF)
System Transmitting frequency Compact disc digital audio system 88.3 MHz/88.5 MHz/ 88.7 MHz/88.9 MHz/ 89.1 MHz/89.3 MHz/ 89.5 MHz/89.7 MHz/ 89.9 MHz (switchable) Wired remote control (8 pin) RF signal (FM) output Power input (3 pin) 800 mA (at playback) 800 mA (at disc loading/ ejecting) 10C to +55C Approx. 181.5 mm (w/h/d) Approx. 2.1 kg
Dimensions Mass Approx. 122 36.5 15.5 mm (w/h/d) Approx. 255 g

General

Supplied accessories Optional accessories Disc magazine (1) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) CD single adaptor CSA-8 Disc magazine XA-250

Input/output terminals

Current drain Operating temperature Dimensions Mass
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Relay box

Input/output Dimensions Mass Aerial input terminal Aerial output cord CD changer input cord Approx. 27 mm (w/h/d) Approx. 140 g

Troubleshooting guide

The following checklist will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, refer to the connection and operating procedures.
Problem The unit does not function. Cause/Solution The built-in micro computer has malfunctioned. t Press the reset button of the CD changer. The connecting cords are not connected properly. The CD changer is installed in an unstable location. t Re-install it in a stable location. The CD is dirty or defective. t Clean or replace it. Take out the disc magazine, press Z, and re-insert the disc magazine until it is locked securely.

The sound skips.

The disc magazine is not locked in the CD changer.

Error displays

The following indication will flash for about five seconds. Display Cause The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer. No CD is inserted in the disc magazine. The CD is dirty. The CD is inserted upside down. The CD changer cannot be operated because of some problem. Solution Insert the disc magazine with CDs into the CD changer. Take out the disc magazine and insert CDs. Clean the CD. Insert the CD correctly. Press the reset button of the CD changer.

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