3-810-776-21 (1)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

Owners 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 call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CDX-5100 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

CDX-5100

1995 by Sony Corporation

Actual total number:

SONY CDX-5100 (E) 3-810-776-21(1)

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.

Features

General
Detachable-front panel enables you to take the front panel away with you when you leave your car (page 4). Caution alarm will be activated if you turn off the ignition key without removing the front panel from the unit. 12-hour digital clock provided (page 5). Switchable two color (amber and green) illumination (page 9). Built-in power amplifier (max. output: 35 W 4 ch.) enables you to enjoy 4-speaker systems. Line outputs for connecting an optional power amplifier. Optional the wireless remote commander (RM-X40) can be used.

CD player section

1 bit DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) for clear sound reproduction. Quick recovery mechanism for preventing sound skipping. Convenient functions such as the Intro Scan Function for locating a desired track, the Repeat Play Function for playing a track repeatedly, and the Shuffle Play Function for playing tracks in random order.

Tuner section

Up to 24 stations can be preset: 18 FM stations and 6 AM stations. BTM (Best Tuning Memory) function automatically locates and stores the stations with the strongest signals on the preset number buttons in order of band frequency (page 8).

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
The optional rotary commander can be used.
You can use the rotary commander (RM-X2S) which is operated like your cars wiper or headlight switch while driving.
Sony CDX-5100 (E) 3-810-776-21(1)

Table of Contents

Precautions... 4 Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel. 4 Setting the Clock.. 5

Other Functions

Adjusting the Sound Characteristics.. Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume Loudness Function... Muting the Sound Quickly Mute Function.. Muting the Beep Tone.. Changing the Illumination Color. 9

CD Player Operation

Playing a CD... Ejecting the CD... Locating the Beginnings of Tracks AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) Function... Locating the Desired Part of a Track Manual Search Function. Searching for the Desired Track Intro Scan Function.. Playing Tracks Repeatedly Repeat Play Function.. Playing Tracks in Random Order Shuffle Play Function. 6 6
Maintenance... 9 Dismounting the Unit.. 10 Notes on Using the Optional Rotary Commander RM-X2S... 10 Location of Controls... 11 Specifications... 13 Troubleshooting Guide... 14

Radio Reception

Searching for Stations Automatically Automatic Tuning.. If FM Stereo Reception is Poor Monaural Mode... Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency Manual Tuning.. Memorizing Stations Automatically BTM (Best Tuning Memory) Function. Memorizing Only the Desired Stations. Receiving the Memorized Stations.. 8 8

Precautions

Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, press the reset button with a ball-point pen etc., then operate the unit.
Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air-ducts. Do not leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in the temperature inside the car.

Reset button

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. If no sound comes from the speakers in 2-speaker systems, set the fader control to the center position.
Before playing, clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center of the disc outward. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.
Notes on Moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the CD player. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.
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 CDs

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel
A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts in playback. To enjoy optimum sound, handle the disc as follows. Handle the disc by its edge to keep the disc clean. Do not touch the surface. The front panel of this unit can be detached in order to prevent the unit from being stolen.
Detaching the Front Panel
Before detaching the front panel, be sure to press the OFF button first. Then press the RELEASE button to open up the front panel and detach the panel by pulling it towards you as illustrated.

OFF button

Do not stick paper or tape on the labeled surface.

RELEASE button

Be sure not to drop the panel after detaching it from the unit.
Attaching the Front Panel
Apply the right side of the front panel to the unit by attaching part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated, then swing the left side into the unit until it clicks.

Setting the Clock

The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. For example, setting it to 10:08
Display the time. (Press the DSPL button during unit operation.) Press the seconds.

button for more than two

The hour digits blinks.

Set the hour digits.

Notes Make sure that the front panel is the right way up when attaching it to the unit as it cannot be attached upside down. Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when attaching it to the unit. It can easily be attached by pressing it lightly against the unit. When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the supplied front panel case. Do not press hard or give excessive pressure to the display window of the front panel. Before removing the front panel, be sure to turn the power off. However, if you press the RELEASE button to detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will automatically turn off in order to protect the speakers from being damaged. Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight, heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the dashboard etc. of a car parked in direct sunlight where there may be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car. to go forward to go back

Press the

button momentarily.

The minute digits blink.

Set the minute digits.

to go forward to go back

Caution Alarm

If you turn the ignition key to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will be activated and a beep tone will be heard for a few seconds (only when the POWER SELECT switch is set to the A position).
The clock activates. Note If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the B position, the clock cannot be set unless the power is turned on. Set the clock after you have turned on the radio, or started CD playback.

Playing a CD

After inserting the CD, playback will start from the first track automatically.

Label side up

Locating the Beginnings of Tracks
AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) Function
During playback, press either side of the AMS/SEEK button once for each track you wish to skip.

AMS/SEEK

To locate previous tracks
To locate succeeding tracks
Locating the Desired Part of a Track Manual Search Function
If a CD is already inserted, press the button to start playback.

Elapsed playing time

During playback, press and hold either side of the PRESET button. Release the button when you have found the desired part.

PRESET

Track number
When the last track on the CD is over,
the track number indication will return to 1, and playback will continue from the first track of the CD.
Note To play a 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).

To reverse

To forward
If you reverse to the beginning of the disc, appears on the display. Forwarding to the end of the disc to be displayed. causes In either case, you can neither proceed to the previous nor the following track.

To stop playback,

eject the CD by pressing the button or press the OFF button. Playback stops also when you select another source (radio) by pressing the or button.
Searching for the Desired Track Intro Scan Function
Press the 1 button during playback. n INTRO appears on the display. The first 10 seconds of all the tracks are played. When you find the desired track, press the button once more. The unit returns to normal playback mode.

Ejecting the CD

Press the button.
Note If you leave the ejected disc in the disc insertion slot after you have pressed the 6 button, the disc will automatically retract into the unit after about 15 seconds in order to protect it.

Playing Tracks Repeatedly

Repeat Play Function

REPEAT
Searching for Stations Automatically

Automatic Tuning

Press the 2 button during playback. n REP appears on the display. When the currently played track is over, it will be played again from the beginning. To cancel this mode, press the button again.
Playing Tracks in Random Order Shuffle Play Function
Select the desired band. FM1 n FM2 n FM3 n FM1 n
Press the 3 button during playback. n SHUF appears on the display. All tracks on the currently selected disc are played in random order.
Press either side of the AMS/SEEK button once to search for the next station (automatic tuning).
CD Player Operation/Radio Reception

For lower frequencies

For higher frequencies
The scanning stops when a station is received. Press either side of the AMS/SEEK button repeatedly until the desired station is received.
When an FM stereo program with sufficient signal strength is tuned in,

STEREO

the "STEREO" indication appears. To keep the automatic tuning from stopping on stations too frequently (local seek mode), press BTM the SENS button momentarily to get the LCL indication. Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in. The local seek mode functions only when automatic tuning is in operation.
If FM Stereo Reception is Poor Monaural Mode
Press the SENS button momentarily. n MONO appears on the display. The sound will improve, but it will be monaural.
By pressing the SENS button, you can change the displayed items as follows: z LCL z MONO z Normal mode
Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency Manual Tuning

Select the desired band.

Memorizing Only the Desired Stations
Press and hold either side of the PRESET button. Release the button when the desired station is received.
Tune in the station which you wish to store on a preset number button. Press and hold the desired preset number button ( 1 to 6 ) for about two seconds until you hear a beep tone.
PREVENT ACCIDENTS! When tuning in during driving, use automatic tuning or the preset search function instead of manual tuning.

The number of the pressed preset number button appears in the display window.
Up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3 and AM) can be stored on the preset number buttons in the order of your choice. Therefore, 18 stations can be memorized on FM. If you try to store another station on the same preset number button, the previously stored station will be erased.
Memorizing Stations Automatically
BTM (Best Tuning Memory) Function
This function selects from the currently selected band the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their band frequency.
Receiving the Memorized Stations
Press the button for more than two seconds. When there is no preset number indicated in the display window, stations will be stored on all preset number buttons on the currently selected band. When there is a preset number indicated in the display window, the unit will store stations on all preset number buttons from the one currently displayed.
Press momentarily the preset number button ( 1 to 6 ) on which the desired station is stored.
Note If you press the preset number button for more than two seconds, the currently received station will be memorized. To receive the previously memorized station, make sure that the preset number button is pressed only momentarily.
For example, when you select FM1 and preset number 3 is displayed, the operation will start from preset number 3 on FM1, and will stop at preset number 6 on FM3.
Press either side of the PRESET button momentarily to receive other stations stored in the memory (Preset Search Function).
Press momentarily 1 n 2 n 3 n 4 n 5 n 6 n 1 n
Press momentarily 1 n 6 n 5 n 4 n 3 n 2 n 1 n
Adjusting the Sound Characteristics
Select the item you want to adjust by pressing the button repeatedly.

Muting the Beep Tone

Press the 6 button while pressing the button.
To reactivate the beep tone again, press these buttons once more.
Note When connecting an optional power amplifier to the LINE OUT, the beep tone is disabled.
VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BAL (balance) n FAD (fader) n VOL (volume) n
Changing the Illumination Color
Adjust the selected item by pressing the or button.
Press the 1 button while pressing the button.
Adjust within three seconds after selecting. (After three seconds the buttons will again serve as volume control buttons.)
You can choose the color between amber and green.
Radio Reception/Other Functions
Maintenance Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume

Loudness Function

Press the LOUD button. n LOUD will appear on the display. The bass and treble will be boosted. To cancel, press again.

Fuse Replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one with the correct amperage stated on the fuse case. Never use a fuse whose an amperage rating exceeds the one supplied with the unit as this could cause a malfunction of the unit. Warning Use a fuse with the specified amperage. Use of a fuse with higher amperage may cause serious damage. Continued to next page n

Muting the Sound Quickly

Mute Function
Press the MUTE button. n The MUTE indication flashes. The sound is muted at once. To restore the previous volume level, press again.
This function will be also cancelled when: the or OFF button is pressed. ejecting a CD by pressing the 6 button during CD playback.

Cleaning the Connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, open the front panel by pressing the RELEASE button, then detach it and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.
Notes on Using the Optional Rotary Commander RM-X2S
This unit can be operated with the optional rotary commander (RM-X2S). Four button name labels are supplied with the rotary commander. Attach that label which matches the functions of the master unit and the installation position of the rotary commander. If you connect this unit, attach the label which has DSPL on it.

Main unit

DSPL MODE SEL

Back of the front panel

Dismounting the Unit

Release key (supplied)

SEL MODE DSPL
Attach the appropriate label for the installation position of the rotary commander.

Location of Controls

OFF AMS/SEEK LOUD MUTE

RELEASE

PRESET FM DSPL
Refer to the pages in r for details. 1 LOUD (loudness) button OFF button AMS/SEEK (Automatic Music Sensor/ automatic tuning) button (volume/bass/treble/ balance/fader control) buttons 59
! During radio reception: Preset number buttons 8 During CD playback:
INTRO (intro scan) button 6 REPEAT (repeat play) button 7 SHUF (shuffle play) button 7
5 Display window 6 (radio on/band select) button PRESET (preset search) button 6 (eject) button DSPL (display mode change/time set) button 5 ! MUTE button 9 ! RELEASE (front panel release) button 49 ! SEL (control mode select/character set) button 59 ! Reset button (located on the front side of the unit hidden by the front panel) 4

! POWER SELECT switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See POWER SELECT Switch in the Installation/Connections manual. !
(radio on/band select) button
678 ! CD (CD play) button 6 ! SENS/BTM (sensitivity adjust/Best Tuning Memory function) button 78
Optional the Wireless Remote Commander (RM-X40)

MODE SOURCE =

SEEK AM 8

PRESET DISC

Buttons with the same function as those as those on the master unit 1 OFF button 4 SEEK/AMS button 5 PRESET/DISC button
You cannot do the manual search and manual tuning with the remote commander.
Different function buttons
2 MODE button During radio reception: Changes preset groups within band received: z FM 1 z FM2 z FMSOURCE button Press to select program sources. Each time the button is pressed, the program source mode changes as follows: z FM z AM z CD

6 MUTE button 7

button
8 DSPL button 9 SEL button
When the POWER SELECT switch is set to the B position, the unit cannot be operated with the wireless remote commander unless the CD, FM or AM button on the unit is pressed or a CD is inserted to activate the unit first.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 15 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 Signal-to- noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter Laser Diode Properties Material Wavelength Emission Duration Laser output power Compact disc digital audio system 90 dB 10 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit GaAlAs 780 nm Continuous Less than 44.6 W*
Output lead Tone controls Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimension Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories Power amplifier control lead Bass 8 dB at 100 Hz Treble 8 dB at 10 kHz 12 V DC car battery (negative ground) Approx. 177 mm (7 1/ 3/in.) (w/h/d) Approx. 154 mm (7 1/ /8 in.) (w/h/d) Approx. 1.5 Kg (3 lb. 4.9 oz.) Parts for installation and connections (1set) Front panel case (1) Rotary commander RM-X2S Wireless remote commander RM-X40 RCA pin cord RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m), RC-65 (5 m) Cleaning cloth XP-CD1 Compact disc single adapter CSA-8
* This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pickup Block.
Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency Usable sensitivity Selectivity Signal-to-noise ratio 87.5 107.9 MHz External antenna connector 10.7 MHz 8 dBf 75 dB at 400 kHz 65 dB (stereo), 68 dB (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0.5 % (stereo), 0.3 % (mono) Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 15,000 Hz Capture ratio 2 dB

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity 530 1,710 kHz External antenna connector 10.71 MHz/450 kHz 30 V

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance ohms Maximum power output 35 W 4 (at 4 ohms)

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 No sound Cause/Solution Adjust the volume with the button. Set the fader control to the centre position for 2-speaker systems. The power cord or battery has been disconnected. The reset button has been pressed. n Store stations into memory again.
The contents of the memory have been erased.
Indications do not appear in the Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See Cleaning display window. the Connectors of Maintenance for details. No beep tone. An optional power amplifier is connected to the LINE OUT. The beep tone is muted (page 9).

CD playback

Problem CD cannot be loaded. Play does not begin. CD is automatically ejected. The operation buttons do not function. The sound skips due to vibration. Cause/Solution Another CD is already loaded. The CD was forcibly inserted upside down. Dusty disc. The ambient temperature is more than 50C. Press the reset button. The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20. The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

Radio reception

Problem Preset tuning is not possible. Automatic tuning is not possible. The STEREO indication flashes. Cause/Solution Memorise the correct frequency. The broadcast is too weak. The broadcast is too weak. n Use manual tuning. Tune in precisely. The broadcastBTM too weak. is n Press the SENS button to enter the MONO mode.

Error displays

The following indications will flash for about five seconds and an alarm sound will be heard. Display Cause CD is dirty or inserted upside down. The CD player cannot be operated because of some problem. Solution Clean or insert the CD correctly. Press the reset button.
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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3-810-809-11 (1)

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player
Operating Instructions Mode demploi Bedienungsanleitung Istruzioni per luso

EN F D I

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. En ce qui concerne linstallation et les connexions, consulter le manuel dinstallation/connexions fourni. Zur Installation und zum Anschlu siehe die mitgelieferte Installations-/ Anschluanleitung. Per linstallazione e i collegamenti, fare riferimento al manuale di istruzioni di installazione/collegamenti in dotazione.

CDX-4100RDS CDX-5100RDS

1995 by Sony Corporation

Actual total number:

Sony CDX-4100/5100RDS (E,F,G,I) 3-810-809-11 (1)

Features

General
Detachable-front panel enables you to take the front panel away with you when you leave your car (page 4). Caution alarm will be activated if you turn off the ignition key without removing the front panel from the unit. 24-hour digital clock provided (page 5). Swichable two colour (amber and green) illumination (for the CDX-5100RDS) (page 13). Built-in power amplifier enables you to enjoy 4-speaker systems (max. output: 20 W 4 ch (for the CDX-4100RDS), 35 W 4 ch (for the CDX-5100RDS)). Line outputs for connecting an optional power amplifier. Supplied with the rotary commander (for the CDX-5100RDS).
The optional rotary commander can be used (for the CDX-4100RDS).
You can use the rotary commander (RM-X2S) which is operated like your cars wiper or headlight switch while driving.

CD player section

1 bit DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) for clear sound reproduction. Quick recovery mechanism for preventing sound skipping. Convenient functions such as the Intro Scan Function for locating a desired track, the Repeat Play Function for playing a track repeatedly, and the Shuffle Play Function for playing tracks in random order.

Tuner section

Up to 30 stations can be preset: 18 FM stations and 6 MW and LW stations. BTM (Best Tuning Memory) function automatically locates and stores the stations with the strongest signals on the preset number buttons in order of band frequency (page 8). Information services are available, if an FM RDS station can be received (page 9). Compatible with RDS features such as EON (Enhanced Other Networks), AF (Alternative Frequency), TA (Traffic Announcement), PTY (Programme Type) and CT (Clock Time) functions (page 9, 10, 11 and 12).

Table of Contents

Precautions... 4 Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel. 4 Setting the Clock.. 5

RDS Functions

Overview of the RDS Function.. 9 Displaying the Station Name.. 9 Listening to the Same Programme Without Manual Retuning if the Location Has Changed AF Function.. 10 Listening to Traffic Announcements. 10 Selecting the Programme Type.. 11 Using RDS Data for Setting the Clock Automatically.. 12

CD Player Operation

Playing a CD... Ejecting the CD... Locating the Beginnings of Tracks AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) Function... Locating the Desired Part of a Track Manual Search Function. Searching for the Desired Track Intro Scan Function.. Playing Tracks Repeatedly Repeat Play Function.. Playing Tracks in Random Order Shuffle Play Function. 6 6

Other Functions

Adjusting the Sound Characteristics. Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume Loudness Function.. Muting the Sound Quickly Mute Function... Muting the Beep Tone.. Changing the illumination Colour (for the CDX-5100RDS). 13

Radio Reception

Searching for Stations Automatically Automatic Tuning.. If FM Stereo Reception is Poor Monaural Mode... Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency Manual Tuning.. Memorising Stations Automatically BTM (Best Tuning Memory) Function. Memorising Only the Desired Stations. Receiving the Memorised Stations. 8 9
Maintenance... 14 Dismounting the Unit.. 14 Notes on Using the Optional Rotary Commander RM-X2S (for the CDX-4100RDS). 15 Location of Controls... 16 Specifications... 17 Troubleshooting Guide... 18

Precautions

Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, press the reset button with a ballpoint pen etc., then operate the unit.
Do not expose the discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air-ducts. Do not leave them in a car parked in direct sunlight where there can be a considerable rise in the temperature inside the car.

Reset button

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. If no sound comes from the speakers in 2-speaker systems, set the fader control to the centre position.
Before playing, clean the discs with an optional cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre of the disc outward. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.
Notes on Moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the CD player. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.
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 CDs

Detaching and Attaching the Front Panel
A dirty or defective disc may cause sound dropouts during playback. To enjoy optimum sound, handle the disc as follows. Handle the disc by its edge to keep the disc clean. Do not touch the surface. The front panel of this unit can be detached in order to prevent the unit from being stolen.
Detaching the Front Panel
Before detaching the front panel, be sure to press the OFF button first. Then press the RELEASE button to open up the front panel and detach the panel by pulling it towards you as illustrated.

OFF button

Do not stick paper or tape on the labelled surface.

RELEASE button

Be sure not to drop the panel after detaching it from the unit.
Attaching the Front Panel
Apply the right side of the front panel to the unit by attaching part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated, then swing the left side into the unit until it clicks.

Setting the Clock

The clock has a 24-hour digital indication. For example, setting it to 10:08
Display the time. (Press the DSPL button during unit operation.) Press the seconds.

button for more than two

The hour digit(s) blinks.

Set the hour digits.

Notes Make sure that the front panel is the right way up when attaching it to the unit as it cannot be attached upside down. Do not press the front panel hard against the unit when attaching it to the unit. It can easily be attached by pressing it lightly against the unit. When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the supplied front panel case. Do not press hard or give excessive pressure to the display window of the front panel. Before removing the front panel, be sure to turn the power off. However, if you press the RELEASE button to detach the panel while the unit is still turned on, the power will automatically turn off in order to protect the speakers from being damaged. Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight, heat sources such as hot air ducts or leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the dashboard etc. of a car parked in direct sunlight where there may be a considerable rise in temperature inside the car. to go forward to go back

Press the

button momentarily.

The minute digits blink.

Set the minute digits.

to go forward to go back

Caution Alarm
If you turn the ignition key to the OFF position without removing the front panel, the caution alarm will be activated and a beep tone will be heard for a few seconds (only when the POWER SELECT switch is set to the A position).
The clock activates. Note If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the unit is set to the B position, the clock cannot be set unless the power is turned on. Set the clock after you have turned on the radio, or started CD playback.

Playing a CD

After inserting the CD, playback will start from the first track automatically.

Label side up

Locating the Beginnings of Tracks
AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) Function
During playback, press either side of the AMS/SEEK button once for each track you wish to skip.

AMS/SEEK

To locate previous tracks
To locate succeeding tracks
Locating the Desired Part of a Track Manual Search Function
If a CD is already inserted, press the button to start playback.

Elapsed playing time

During playback, press and hold either side of the PRESET button. Release the button when you have found the desired part.

PRESET PRESET

Track number

To reverse

To forward
When the last track on the CD is over,
the track number indication will return to 1, and playback will continue from the first track of the CD.
Note To play a 8 cm CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).
If you reverse to the beginning of the disc, appears on the display. Forwarding to the end of the disc to be displayed. causes In either case, you can neither proceed to the previous nor the following track.

To stop playback,

eject the CD by pressing the button or press the OFF button. Playback stops also when you select another source (radio) by pressing the button.
Searching for the Desired Track Intro Scan Function
Press the 1 button during playback. n INTRO appears on the display. The first 10 seconds of all the tracks are played. When you find the desired track, press the button once more. The unit returns to normal playback mode.

Ejecting the CD

Press the button.
Note If you leave the ejected disc in the disc insertion slot after you have pressed the 6 button, the disc will automatically retract into the unit after about 15 seconds in order to protect it.
Playing Tracks Repeatedly

Repeat Play Function

REPEAT
Searching for Stations Automatically

Automatic Tuning

Press the 2 button during playback. n REP 1 appears on the display. When the currently played track is over, it will be played again from the beginning. To cancel this mode, press the button again.
Playing Tracks in Random Order Shuffle Play Function

Select the desired band.

FM1 n FM2 n FM3 n MW n LW n FM1 n
Press the 3 button during playback. n SHUF 1 appears on the display. All tracks on the currently selected disc are played in random order.
Press either side of the AMS/SEEK button once to search for the next station (automatic tuning).

AMS/SEEK AMS/SEEK

For lower frequencies

For higher frequencies

CD Player Operation/Radio Reception
The scanning stops when a station is received. Press either side of the AMS/SEEK button repeatedly until the desired station is received.
When an FM stereo programme with sufficient signal strength is tuned in,
the ST" indication appears. To keep the automatic tuning from stopping on stations too frequently (local seek mode), press BTM the SENS button momentarily to get the LCL indication. Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in. The local seek mode functions only when automatic tuning is in operation.
If FM Stereo Reception is Poor Monaural Mode
Press the SENS button momentarily. n MONO appears on the display. The sound will improve, but it will be monaural.
By pressing the SENS button, you can change the displayed items as follows: z LCL z MONO z Normal mode
Tuning in by Adjusting the Frequency Manual Tuning
FM1, FM2 and FM3 only: Press preset number button 1 momentarily, then press again for about two seconds until you hear a beep tone. n The station will be stored. Repeat this operation with preset number buttons 2 through 6.
Press and hold either side of the PRESET button. Release the button when the desired station is received.
Notes When AF OFF is displayed and you activate BTM, the unit will store only stations not transmitting RDS data. Depending on reception conditions however, it may happen that RDS stations are stored. When storing only RDS stations (page 10), step 3 is not necessary.
PREVENT ACCIDENTS! When tuning in during driving, use automatic tuning or the preset search function (page 9) instead of manual tuning.
Memorising Only the Desired Stations
Memorising Stations Automatically
BTM (Best Tuning Memory) Function
This function selects from the currently selected band the stations with the strongest signals and memorises them in the order of their band frequency.
Tune in the station which you wish to store on a preset number button. Press and hold the desired preset number button ( 1 to 6 ) for about two seconds until you hear a beep tone.
The number of the pressed preset number button appears in the display window.
Up to 6 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW) can be stored on the preset number buttons in the order of your choice. Therefore, 18 stations can be memorised on FM. If you try to store another station on the same preset number button, the previously stored station will be erased.
Press the SENS button for more than two seconds. When there is no preset number indicated in the display window, stations will be stored on all preset number buttons on the currently selected band. When there is a preset number indicated in the display window, the unit will store stations on all preset number buttons from the one currently displayed.

For example, when you select FM1 and preset number 3 is displayed, the operation will start from preset number 3 on FM1, and will stop at preset number 6 on FM3.
Receiving the Memorised Stations
Overview of the RDS Function
Press momentarily the preset number button ( 1 to 6 ) on which the desired station is stored.
Note If you press the preset number button for more than two seconds, the currently received station will be memorised. To receive the previously memorised station, make sure that the preset number button is pressed only momentarily.
Press either side of the PRESET button momentarily to receive other stations stored in the memory (Preset Search Function).

PRESET

Press momentarily 1 n 2 n 3 n 4 n 5 n 6 n 1 n
RDS (Radio Data System) is a system which uses FM radio waves to receive digital signals. Receiving RDS data with your car stereo unit allows it to use a variety of services. There are several ways to use these services. For instance, you can receive information such as traffic announcements and station names, or you can cause the unit to automatically retune to the strongest signal that is broadcasting the same programme. So even if you travel a long distance, it is still possible to listen to the same programme without having to retune manually again and again. Another function allows you to receive traffic announcements during CD playback. RDS offers various functions, but depending on the country or region, not all of these are available. The following information explains the RDS functions of this unit.
Notes In case of weak signals or other poor reception conditions, the RDS functions may not work properly. If the FM station currently received does not transmit RDS data, the functions described below will not work.
Radio Reception/RDS Functions
Press momentarily 1 n 6 n 5 n 4 n 3 n 2 n 1 n
Displaying the Station Name
By using RDS data, the name of the station currently received can be displayed. Select an FM station. n If it is a station transmitting RDS data, the station name will appear on the display.
When * appears in addition to the usual frequency indication, an RDS station is being received.
Changing the displayed items Each time you press the DSPL button, the displayed items change as follows: z Frequency z Time z Station Name

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When NO NAME is displayed instead of the station name, the currently received station does not transmit RDS data. After some seconds, NO NAME will disappear, and the frequency will be displayed.
The unit will store this data in its memory whether the AF function is ON or OFF. Using the AF function, you can select a better signal station by retuning within the same broadcasting network of the memorised station. button, then press the Press the preset number button.

Note If the AF data can find no other station in the memorized station network, PI seek will be displayed, and the unit will search for a station with the same PI data. If the unit finds no other station with the same PI data, it will return to the original station.
Listening to the Same Programme Without Manual Retuning if the Location Has Changed AF Function
Using AF (List of Alternative Frequencies), to automatically tune to that frequency among the frequencies of the currently received station, which carries the strongest signal in the respective region. As result, you can continuously listen to the same programme during a long-distance drive without repeated manual retuning.
Listening to a Regional Programme
Press the button for more than two seconds. n REG appears on the display. To cancel, press again for more than two seconds.
Note The initial setting is Regional ON.
Frequencies change automatically. 98.5 MHz 96.0 MHz
This function cannot be activated in the United Kingdom and some other areas.
Station Local Link Function (United Kingdom only) When local stations stored on the preset number buttons are poorly received, or when you want to change to another local station, use this function to activate automatic search for other local stations and to tune them in one by one. Within five seconds after reception starts, press the preset number button of the local station you want to change, and keep the button pressed. Repeat this procedure several times until the desired local station is received. Storing only RDS stations The BTM function (page 8) allows the unit to store only RDS stations on the preset number buttons; activate the AF function, then press the SENS/BTM button for two seconds. When AF OFF is displayed and you activate BTM, the unit will store only stations not transmitting RDS data.

102.5 MHz

Select an FM station. Press the displayed.

button to get AF

Notes When the currently received frequency is weak and the same programme cannot be received with another frequency, NO AF" will be displayed. When automatic tuning (page 7) is activated while AF is displayed, only FM stations which transmit RDS data will be received. When you press the AF/TA button while an MW or LW station is received, FM1 will be automatically selected.

Getting the Stored RDS Stations tuned in from the Broadcasting Networks
When the unit stores an RDS station transmitting the AF data on a preset number button, it stores not only its frequency but also its AF and PI (Programme Identification) data.
Listening to Traffic Announcements
By using TA (Traffic Announcement) and TP (Traffic Programme) data, a station broadcasting traffic announcements can be automatically received. Even during CD playback you can hear traffic announcements, as the unit continues searching for such a station, and will automatically change to FM reception when a traffic announcement starts.
Press the button to get TA displayed. n The unit will start to search for traffic information stations. When a station transmitting a traffic announcement is found, TP will be displayed. During reception of the announcement, the TA indication will flash. The blinking will stops when the traffic announcement is over. The TA function works also during CD playback. Press the button during CD playback. n TA appears on the display. The unit will start to search for traffic announcements. When an announcement is received, CD playback will stop, and the traffic information can be heard. If you press the button while an MW or LW station is received, the unit will automatically change to FM reception.
Press button 3 while pressing the button. When you hear a beep tone, the setting is complet.
Receiving Emergency Announcements In case of danger through an emergency or a natural disaster, RDS stations transmit emergency announcements to warn the drivers in that area. Such announcements can be received only when the AF or TA functions are activated. When an emergency announcement is received, CD playback will stop, the unit will automatically change to FM, and the information can be heard.
Selecting the Programme Type
Some stations use RDS to distinguish the types of programmes being broadcast. The programme types are: Programme types News Current Affairs Information Sport Education Drama Culture Science Varied Pop Rock Middle of the Road Light Classical Serious Classics Other Music Types Not specified
(when the station does not specify the progmamme type)
Cancelling the Currently Received Traffic Announcement Press the AF/TA button momentarily. Cancelling the TA mode Press the AF/TA button until AF/TA OFF appears on the display. Note If no traffic information stations can be received, NO TP will blink for about four seconds, and then the search for other stations transmitting traffic announcements will start. Each time you press the AF/TA button, the indication in the display window changes as follows: z AF ON z TA ON z AF/TA ON AF/TA OFF Z The EON Indication When both TA and EON are displayed, this means that in addition to the currently received station, another station is also broadcasting a traffic announcement.
Display NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED POP M ROCK M M.O.R. M LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M NONE

Presetting the Volume of Traffic Announcements
It is possible to hear the traffic announcements at a previously set volume level. For example, even if the volume is turned to zero, it will automatically change to the preset level when a traffic announcement starts. (If the current volume level is higher than the preset level, the current level will not change.)
Select an FM station and the desired volume level.
Press the PTY button during FM reception. n PTY appears on the display. If the currently received station is transmitting PTY (programme type selection) data, one of the programme type names shown above will be displayed. If the currently received station is not an RDS station, or if the RDS data has not been read, - - - - - - - - will be displayed. In this case, you can select NEWS or other programme types by pressing the PTY button.
Using RDS Data for Setting the Clock Automatically
By receiving CT (Clock Time) data, the clock can be set automatically.
During FM reception, press the 2 button while pressing the button. n CT will be displayed, and the clock will be set.
Press again within five seconds. The programme types will be displayed in the order shown above.
To cancel the CT function, press these buttons again.
Notes The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received. The time set by the CT function may not be exact.
When the desired programme type is displayed, press either side of the AMS/ SEEK button. n SEARCH will blink in the display. The unit will search for stations broadcasting this programme type.
When a programme of the desired type is received, the programme type will again appear in the display for five seconds.
If the desired programme type cannot be found, NO DATA will be displayed for five seconds, and the unit returns to the previous station (programme).
Adjusting the Sound Characteristics
Select the item you want to adjust by pressing the button repeatedly.

Muting the Beep Tone

Press the 6 button while pressing the button.
To reactivate the beep tone, press these buttons once more.
Note When connecting an optional power amplifier to the LINE OUT, the beep tone is disabled.
VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BAL (balance) n FAD (fader) n VOL (volume) n
Adjust the selected item by pressing the or button.
Changing the Illumination Colour (for the CDX-5100RDS)
Adjust within three seconds after selecting. (After three seconds the buttons will again serve as volume control buttons.)
Press the 1 button while pressing the button. You can choose the colour between amber and green.

RDS Functions/Other Functions
Enjoying Bass and Treble at Low Volume

Loudness Function

Press the LOUD button. n LOUD will appear on the display. The bass and treble will be boosted. To cancel, press again.

Muting the Sound Quickly

Mute Function
Press the MUTE button. n The MUTE indication flashes. The sound is muted at once. To restore the previous volume level, press again.
This function will be also cancelled when: the or OFF button is pressed. ejecting a CD by pressing the 6 button during CD playback.

Maintenance

Fuse Replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one with the correct amperage stated on the fuse case. Never use a fuse whose an amperage rating exceeds the one supplied with the unit as this could cause a malfunction of the unit. Warning Use a fuse with the specified amperage. Use of a fuse with higher amperage may cause serious damage.

Dismounting the Unit

Release key (supplied)

Cleaning the Connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, open the front panel by pressing the RELEASE button, then detach it and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Main unit

Back of the front panel
Notes on Using the Optional Rotary Commander RM-X2S

(for the CDX-4100RDS)

This unit can be operated with the optional rotary commander (RM-X2S). You can turn on this unit by pressing the SOURCE button on the rotary commander.
The Rotary Commander Labels
Four button name labels are supplied with the rotary commander. Attach that label which matches the functions of the master unit and the installation position of the rotary commander. If you connect this unit, attach the label which has DSPL on it.

DSPL MODE SEL

SEL MODE DSPL
Attach the appropriate label for the installation position of the rotary commander.

Location of Controls

OFF AMS/SEEK LOUD MUTE

RELEASE

PRESET TUNER PTY

CD AF/TA

SENS DSPL
Refer to the pages in r for details. 1 LOUD (loudness) button ! 2 OFF button 46! 3 AMS/SEEK (Automatic Music Sensor/ automatic tuning) button (volume/bass/treble/ balance/fader control) buttons 5! ! During radio reception: Preset number buttons 89 During CD playback:
INTRO (intro scan) button 6 REPEAT (repeat play) button 7 SHUF (shuffle play) button 7

5 Display window 6 TUNER (radio on/band select) button PRESET (preset search) button 6 (eject) button 6! 9 PTY (Programme Type) button ! ! MUTE button ! ! RELEASE (front panel release) button 4! ! SEL (control mode select/character set) button 5!!! ! Reset button (located on the front side of the unit hidden by the front panel) 4
! POWER SELECT switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See POWER SELECT Switch in the Installation/Connections manual. ! AF/TA (alternative frequency/traffic announcement) button 0! ! CD (CD play) button 6 ! DSPL (display mode change/time set) button 59 ! SENS/BTM (sensitivity adjust/Best Tuning Memory function) button 78

Specifications

System Signal-to- noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter Compact disc digital audio system 90 dB 10 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit
Output lead Power antenna relay control lead Power amplifier control lead Bass 8 dB at 100 Hz Treble 8 dB at 10 kHz 12 V DC car battery (negative ground) Approx. 177 mm (w/h/d) Approx. 154 mm (w/h/d) Approx. 1.5 kg Rotary Commander RM-X2S (for the CDX-5100RDS) Parts for installation and connections (1set) Front panel case (1) Rotary Commander RM-X2S RCA pin cord RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m), RC-65 (5 m) Cleaning cloth XP-CD1 Compact disc single adapter CSA-8
Tone controls Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimension Mass Supplied accessories
Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency Usable sensitivity Selectivity Signal-to-noise ratio 87.5 108.0 MHz External antenna connector 10.7 MHz 8 dBf 75 dB at 400 kHz 65 dB (stereo), 68 dB (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0.5 % (stereo), 0.3 % (mono) Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 15,000 Hz Capture ratio 2 dB

Optional accessories

Tuning range Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity MW: 531 1,602 kHz LW: kHz External antenna connector 10.71 MHz/450 kHz MW: 30 V LW: 50 V

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance ohms Maximum power output For the CDX-4100RDS 20 W 4 (at 4 ohms) For the CDX-5100RDS 35 W 4 (at 4 ohms)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 No sound Cause/Solution Adjust the volume with the button. Set the fader control to the centre position for 2-speaker systems. The power cord or battery has been disconnected. The reset button has been pressed. n Store stations into memory again.

The contents of the memory have been erased.
Indications do not appear in the Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See Cleaning display window. the Connectors of Maintenance for details. No beep tone. An optional power amplifier is connected to the LINE OUT. The beep tone is muted (page 13).

CD playback

Problem CD cannot be loaded. Play does not begin. CD is automatically ejected. The operation buttons do not function. The sound skips due to vibration. Cause/Solution Another CD is already loaded. The CD was forcibly inserted upside down. Dusty disc. The ambient temperature is more than 50C. Press the reset button. The unit is installed at an angle of more than 20. The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

Radio reception

Problem Preset tuning is not possible. Automatic tuning is not possible. The ST indication flashes. Cause/Solution Memorise the correct frequency. The broadcast is too weak. The broadcast is too weak. n Use manual tuning. Tune in precisely. The broadcast is too weak. BTM n Press the SENS button to enter the MONO mode.

Error displays

The following indications will flash for about five seconds and an alarm sound will be heard. Display Cause CD is dirty or inserted upside down. The CD player cannot be operated because of some problem. Solution Clean or insert the CD correctly. Press the reset button.
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help to improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Caractristiques

Gnralits
Vous pouvez emporter la faade dtachable quand vous quittez votre vhicule (page 4). Un avertisseur retentit si vous tournez la cl de contact sans avoir pralablement enlev la faade de lappareil. Horloge numrique cycle de 24 heures intgre (page 5). Deux couleurs dillumination (ambre et vert) commutables (CDX-5100RDS) (page 14). Lamplificateur de puissance intgr vous permet de relier un systme 4 haut-parleurs (puissance max. : 20 W 4 ca (CDX-4100RS), ca (CDX5100RDS). Les sorties de ligne servent raccorder un amplificateur de puissance optionnel. Livr avec le satellite de commande (CDX-5100RDS).
Satellite de commande en option (CDX-4100RDS)
Possibilit dutiliser le satellite de commande (RM-X2S) manuvrable comme la commande des essuie-glaces ou des phares pendant la conduite.