3-225-051-11 (1)

Features

The CDX-444RF 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. D-BASS function for dynamic bass boot.

Caractristiques

Le CDX-444RF est un changeur de disques compacts compos dune tlcommande filaire, dun botier de relais et du changeur de CD proprement dit. Le changeur de CD module le signal audio en un signal RF (radiofrquence) de faon ce quil puisse tre reu par le syntoniseur FM existant de votre autoradio. De cette faon, vous serez en mesure dexploiter la lecture de CD avec votre autoradio mme sil ne comporte pas de bornes dentre pour un lecteur de disques compacts. Changeur de CD compact et peu encombrant pouvant tre install verticalement, horizontalement, en suspension ou en oblique dans votre voiture. La tlcommande fournie vous permet de contrler le changeur de CD install dans le coffre de votre voiture. Lecture rpte pour couter plusieurs fois une plage ou un disque. Lecture alatoire pour couter les plages dun disque ou de tous les disques dans un ordre au hasard. Fonction D-BASS pour une accentuation dynamique du grave.
Compact Disc Changer System
Operating Instructions Mode demploi

Specifications

CD changer (CDX-444RF)
System Laser Diode Properties Material Wavelength Emission Duration Laser output power Compact disc digital audio system GaAlAs 780 nm Continuous Less than 44.6 W*

Spcifications

Changeur de CD (CDX-444RF)
Systme audionumrique disque compact Frquence de transmission 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 (rglable) Bornes dentre/sortie Tlcommande filaire (8 broches) Sortie du signal RF (FM) Entre dalimentation (3 broches) Consommation de courant 800 mA (lecture) 800 mA (charge/jection de disque) Temprature de fonctionnement 10C + 55C (14F 131F) Dimensions Env. 181,5 mm (10 3/5/1/4 po.) (l/h/p) Poids Env. 2,1 kg (4 liv. 10 on.) Systme

Owners Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the CD changer. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CDX-444RF Serial No.
* This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block. Transmitting frequency 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 (14F to 131F) Approx. 181.5 mm (10 3/5/1/4 in.) (w/h/d) Approx. 2.1 kg (4 lb. 10 oz.)
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. En ce qui concerne linstallation et les connexions, consulter le manuel dinstallation/connexions fourni.
Input/output terminals Current drain Operating temperature Dimensions Mass

Botier de relais

Entres/sorties Borne dentre dantenne Cble de sortie dantenne Cble dentre du changeur de CD Env. 27 mm (1 5/5/1/8 po.) (l/h/p) 140 g (5 on.)

CDX-444RF

Sony Corporation 2001 Printed in Thailand

Relay box

Input/output Dimensions Mass Antenna input terminal Antenna output cord CD Changer input cord Approx. 27 mm (1 5/5/1/8 in.) (w/h/d) 140 g (5 oz.) Dimensions Masse
Tlcommande fil (RM-X82RF)
Dimensions Poids Env. 122 36,5 15,5 mm (4 7/7/16 5/8 po.) (l/h/p) Env. 255 g (9 on.)

For the customers in the USA

Wired remote (RM-X82RF)

Dimensions Approx. 122 36.5 15.5 mm (4 7/7/16 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) Approx. 255 g (9 oz.)

WARNING

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 a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Accessoires fournis

Chargeur de disques (1) Pices de montage et de raccordement (1 jeu)

Supplied accessories

Disc magazine (1) Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Accessoires en option

Adaptateur pour CD de 8 cm CSA-8 Chargeur de disques XA-250 La conception et les spcifications sont modifiables sans pravis.

Optional accessories

CD single adaptor CSA-8 Disc magazine XA-250 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Inserting a disc

Insertion dun disque
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.
With the arrow side facing up Avec le ct portant la flche orient vers le haut Labeled surface up Face imprime vers le haut
Push to unlock the door Poussez pour dverrouiller la porte
Tab Onglet 10 discs, one in each tray 10 disques, un par plateau
Notes To listen to an 8 cm (3 in.) 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 (3 in.) CD. Do not insert the Sony CD adaptor CSA-8 in the disc magazine without a disc, malfunction may result. Utilisez le magasin disques fourni ou un magasin disques XA-250. Vous ne pouvez pas utiliser de magasin disques XA-10B avec cet appareil. Lutilisation dun autre type de magasin disques risque de provoquer un dysfonctionnement. Remarques Pour couter un CD de 8 cm (3 po.) CD, utilisez ladaptateur CD Sony en option CSA-8. Veillez toujours utiliser ladaptateur spcifi, faute de quoi vous risquez de provoquer un dysfonctionnement de lappareil. Si vous utilisez un autre adaptateur, lappareil risque de ne pas fonctionner correctement. Lorsque vous employez ladaptateur CD Sony, assurez-vous que les trois encoches de ladaptateur soient fermement engages sur le CD de 8 cm (3 po.). Nintroduisez pas ladaptateur CD Sony CSA-8 dans le chargeur sans disque, car il pourrait en rsulter un dysfonctionnement. Slide open Coulissez pour ouvrir

Note To prevent injury, do not insert your hand in the CD changer. Remarque Pour viter toute blessure, ne pas introduire la main dans le changeur de CD.

To remove Retrait

Disc magazine Chargeur de disques
If the disc magazine does not lock properly Take out the disc magazine, press Z, and re-insert it. Si vous ne pouvez pas fermer le chargeur de disques Retirez le chargeur, appuyez sur Z et rintroduisez-le.
Use the unit with the door closed completely Otherwise, foreign matter may enter the unit and contaminate the lenses inside the CD changer.

Z (EJECT)

Utilisez cet appareil avec la fentre compltement ferme Sinon, des corps trangers risquent de pntrer lintrieur de lappareil et dencrasser les lentilles lintrieur du changeur de CD.
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.
Remarques sur le chargeur de disques
Ne pas laisser le chargeur de disques dans un endroit trs chaud ou trs humide comme sur le tableau de bord ou sur la plage arrire dune voiture o il serait en plein soleil. Ne placez pas plus dun disque la fois par plateau, faute de quoi vous risquez dendommager le changeur de CD et les disques. Ne pas laisser tomber le chargeur de disques ni le cogner.

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.
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.

Si un plateau senlve

En principe, les plateaux ne senlvent pas du magasin. Sils senlvent du magasin, il est cependant facile de les y rintroduire.
Lencoche du plateau tant face vous, introduisez langle droit du plateau dans la fente et poussez ensuite sur langle gauche jusqu ce quil sencliquette.
Remarque Nintroduisez pas le plateau lenvers ni dans le mauvais sens.

Notes on handling discs

A dirty or defective disc may cause sound drop-outs during playback. To enjoy optimum sound, handle the disc as follows. Handle the disc by its edge, and do not touch the unlabled surface. (fig. A) Do not stick paper or tape on the disc. (fig. B) Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use. Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air-ducts. Do not leave the discs in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car. (fig. C) Before playing, clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc in the direction of the arrows. (fig. D) Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaner, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs. Discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs, octagonal discs etc.) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

To go back to the normal playback mode, press (SHUF/REP) repeatedly until the SHUF or REP indication disappears.
Appuyez sur (SHUF/REP) pendant deux secondes jusqu ce que la frquence apparaisse. Appuyez plusieurs fois de suite sur ou pour slectionner la frquence. Chaque fois que vous appuyez sur ou , la frquence change dans lordre suivant : : 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 Appuyez sur (SHUF/REP) pendant deux secondes.
Playing tracks repeatedly

Repeat Play

You can select: REP 1to repeat the track. REP 2to repeat the disc. Press (SHUF/REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears (REP1 or REP2). 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 REP 2 Cancel (REP off) b
Press (SHUF/REP) for two seconds.
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.

Rptition de plages

Lecture rpte
Vous pouvez slectionner: REP 1pour rpter une plage. REP 2pour rpter tout un disque. Appuyez plusieurs fois sur (SHUF/REP) jusqu ce que le rglage souhait apparaisse (REP1 ou REP2). La lecture rpte commence dans les cinq secondes qui suivent.
To go back to the normal playback mode, press (SHUF/REP) repeatedly until the REP or SHUF indication disappears.
Remarques Si vous changez la frquence de transmission de lappareil, noubliez pas de syntoniser votre syntoniseur FM sur la nouvelle frquence slectionne. Appuyez sur la touche u de la tlcommande filaire avant de changer la frquence si lappareil nest pas sous tension.
Changing the output level
You can select the output level from the unit. Normally the unit is used at the initial output level; change the level if necessary.
Press or the output level.
To decrease the output level

repeatedly to select

Changement du niveau de sortie
Vous pouvez slectionner le niveau de sortie de lappareil. En principe, lappareil est utilis au niveau de sortie initial ; changez le niveau si ncessaire.

Appuyez plusieurs fois de suite sur ou pour slectionner le niveau de sortie.
Pour diminuer le niveau de sortie
To increase the output level
Pour augmenter le niveau de sortie
Press (SHUF/REP) for two seconds. Press (SHUF/REP) momentarily.
Appuyez sur (SHUF/REP) pendant deux secondes. Appuyez brivement sur (SHUF/REP). Rglage initial

Initial setting

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.
Appuyez sur (SHUF/REP) pendant deux secondes.
Remarque Si vous slectionnez le niveau 4 ou 5, le son de lecture CD peut comporter des distorsions ou des parasites. En pareil cas, slectionnez un niveau de sortie infrieure et baissez le volume de votre autoradio.
Location and function of controls

Nomenclature

Wired remote (RM-X82RF)/Tlcommande fil (RM-X82RF)
1 DISC (disc select) buttons 2 AMS (Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control Depending on which side of the control you push down, you can select from the following functions. 3 D-BASS indication 4 REP (repeat play) indication 5 SHUF (shuffle play) indication 6 DISC (disc number) indication The indicated disc number matches the disc number in the disc magazine. 7 TRACK (track number) indication
8 MHz (frequency) indication 9 u (play/pause) button If pressed during CD playback, the CD will pause. If pressed again, CD playback will continue. 0 Play/pause indication Turns around during CD playback and flashes when the pause button is pressed. qa OFF button qs D-BASS button qd LEVEL (output level) indication qf SHUF/REP (shuffle play/repeat play/ control mode set) button
1 Touches DISC (slection de disques) 2 Commande AMS (dtecteur automatique de musique/recherche manuelle) Suivant le ct de la commande sur lequel vous appuyez, vous pouvez slectionner les fonctions suivantes. 3 Indication D-BASS 4 Indication REP (rptition de la lecture) 5 Indication SHUF (lecture alatoire) 6 Indication DISC (numro de disque) Le numro de disque indiqu correspond au numro de disque dans le chargeur de disques. 7 Indication TRACK (numro de plage)
8 Indication MHz (frquence) 9 Touche u (lecture/pause) Si vous appuyez sur cette touche en cours de lecture CD, le CD passe en mode de pause. Si vous appuyez de nouveau sur cette touche, la lecture CD reprend. 0 Indication de lecture/pause Tourne pendant la lecture dun CD et clignote lorsque la touche de pause est actionne. qa Touche OFF (arrt de la lecture de CD) qs Touche D-BASS qd Indication LEVEL (niveau de sortie) qf Touche SHUF/REP (lecture alatoire/lecture rpte/mode de rglage)
AMS function To locate the beginning of a track, push down > to locate the beginning of the next track. to locate the beginning of the track currently played. If you push down the control repeatedly, the beginnings of all following or previous tracks will be located until the end of the disc is reached. Manual search function To quickly locate a desired point of a track, push down and hold M to fast-forward. m to fast-reverse. The elapsed playing time of the track will be shown in the display window during manual search. Disc select function To select a desired disc, press momentarily to select the next disc. to select the previous disc.

3-225-051-21 (1)

Compact Disc Changer System
Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones

GB ES CT

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. Con respecto a la instalacin y a las conexiones, consulte el manual de instalacin/conexiones suministrado.

CDX-444RF

2001 Sony Corporation

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony CD changer system. This unit lets you enjoy CD sound with the changer. The CDX-444RF 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. D-BASS function for dynamic bass boot.

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 Boosting the bass sound D-bass... 7 Changing the output level.. 8

Additional Information

Precautions.. 9 Notes on handling discs.. 9 Maintenance... 10 Location of controls.. 11 Specifications.. 12 Troubleshooting guide.. 13

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.

Push to unlock the door

Slide open

Reset button

Note To prevent injury, do not insert your hand in the CD changer.

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 completely 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

Boosting the bass sound

D-bass
You can enjoy a powerful bass sound. The Dbass function boosts the low frequency signal. You can hear the bass line more clearly even while the vocal volume remains the same. You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily with the D-BASS button.

D-BASS 2

D-BASS 1

Cancel (SHUF off) b

Frequency (Hz)
To go back to the normal playback mode, press (SHUF/REP) repeatedly until SHUF or REP disappears.

Adjusting the bass curve

Press (D-BASS) repeatedly to select the desired bass curve. As the D-BASS number increases so does the effect.
B D-BASS 1 B D-BASS 2 Cancel (D-BASS off) b Notes Setting the output level from 4 to 5 while using the D-bass function, the amount of bass boost decreases to avoid distortion; however, its not a malfunction. Adjust the volume with your car audio. Selecting D-BASS 2, a distortion may occur depending on your CD. Should this occur, select D-BASS or turn down the output level.

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
To go back to the normal playback mode, press (SHUF/REP) repeatedly until REP or SHUF disappears.
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 :,
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.

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 handling discs

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

This way

Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

Not this way

Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use. Do not expose 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 the 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. Discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs, octagonal discs etc.) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

Notes on discs

If you use the discs explained below, the sticky residue can cause the disc 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 discs with labels or stickers attached. Labels are attached.

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.

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.

Notes on CD-R discs

You can play CD-Rs (recordable CDs) designed for audio use on this unit. Look for this mark to distinguish CD-Rs for audio use.
This mark denotes that a disc is not for audio use.
Some CD-Rs (depending on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this unit. You cannot play a CD-R that is not finalized*.
* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R disc to be played on the audio CD player.

Location of controls

Wired remote (RM-X82RF)
Refer to the pages for details. 1 DISC (disc select) buttons 5, 6, AMS (Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control D-BASS indication REP (repeat play) indication 5 SHUF (shuffle play) indication 6 DISC (disc number) indication The indicated disc number matches the disc number in the disc magazine. 7 TRACK (track number) indication 8 MHz (frequency) indication 9 u (play/pause) button 5, 6 If pressed during CD playback, the CD will pause. If pressed again, CD playback will continue. 0 Play/pause indication Turns around during CD playback and flashes when the pause button is pressed. qa OFF button 6 qs D-BASS button 7 qd LEVEL (output level) indication qf SHUF/REP (shuffle play/repeat play/ control mode set) button 5, 7, 8

Specifications

CD changer (CDX-444RF)
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.
If the solutions mentioned above do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Bienvenido!

Enhorabuena por la adquisicin del sistema de cambiador de discos compactos de Sony. Esta unidad le permitir disfrutar del sonido de los discos compactos con el cambiador. El CDX-444RF es un sistema de cambiador de discos compactos que se compone de mando a distancia almbrico, caja de rel y cambiador de CD. El cambiador de CD modula la seal de audio en la seal RF (Radiofrecuencia) para que el sintonizador de FM del sistema de audio del automvil pueda recibirla. Por tanto, podr disfrutar de reproducciones de CD con el sistema de audio del automvil aunque no disponga de terminales de entrada para reproductores de CD. El cambiador de CD, compacto y de tamao reducido, puede instalarse en el automvil en posicin vertical, horizontal, suspendida o inclinada. El mando a distancia almbrico suministrado permite controlar el cambiador de CD instalado en el maletero del automvil. La funcin de reproduccin repetida permite reproducir un tema o un disco de forma repetida. La funcin de reproduccin aleatoria permite reproducir temas de un disco o de todos los discos en orden aleatorio. Funcin D-BASS para reforzar los graves dinmicos.