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Sony CDX-3900R User Manual

Sony CDX-3900R
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Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
Bruksanvisning
Manual de instruções
© 2000 Sony Corporation
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For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual
de instalación/conexiones suministrado.
Vi hänvisar till det medföljande häftet angående montering/anslutningar.
Para a instalação e as ligações, consulte o manual de instalação/ligações
fornecido.
FM/MW/LW
Compact Disc
Player
CDX-4000RX CDX-4000RV
CDX-4000R CDX-3900R
3-044-187-13 (1)

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Sony CDX-3900R Specifications

General IconGeneral
Power Output50W x 4
TunerYes
Preset Stations Quantity30
CD PlaybackYes
MP3 PlaybackYes
Aux InputYes
Display TypeLCD
Channels4
Peak Power Output50W x 4
CD-R/RW PlaybackYes
WMA PlaybackYes
Remote ControlYes
Detachable FaceplateYes
Tuner BandsFM
RMS Power Output17 Watts x 4 channels

Summary

Welcome and Precautions

Optional Accessories

Lists optional accessories like the Rotary Commander RM-X4S.

Important Safety Precautions

Covers laser product warnings, moisture condensation, and maintaining sound quality.

CD Handling Guidelines

Disc Handling and Care

Details on handling CDs, avoiding dirt, and preventing damage from heat or labels.

CD-R and CD-RW Compatibility

Information on playing CD-Rs and CD-RWs on the unit.

Using 8 cm CDs

Instructions for playing smaller CDs using an optional adaptor.

Getting Started

Resetting the Unit

Instructions for resetting the unit, which erases clock and memory settings.

Front Panel Removal and Attachment

Steps for removing and reattaching the front panel for security.

Basic Unit Operations

Turning the Unit On and Off

Procedure to power on the unit and steps to turn it completely off.

Menu Navigation

Explains how to navigate menu options using PRST and SEEK/AMS buttons.

Manual Clock Setting

Detailed steps for manually setting the hour and minute of the clock.

CD Player Functions

Listening to a CD

Instructions for inserting a CD and starting playback on the unit.

Changing Display Information

How to cycle through different display information during CD TEXT playback.

End of CD Playback

Describes what happens when the last track finishes and how to stop or eject.

CD Track Navigation

Auto Scroll Feature

How to enable or disable automatic scrolling of CD TEXT information.

Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

Using AMS to skip tracks forward or backward during playback.

Manual Track Search

How to search backward or forward within a track by holding SEEK/AMS.

CD Playback Modes

Repeat Play

How to use Repeat Play (REP) to repeat the current track.

Shuffle Play

How to use Shuffle Play (SHUF) for random track order.

Radio Station Memory

Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

Automatically selects and stores the strongest stations on each band.

Manual Radio Station Presets

Storing Desired Stations

Steps to manually tune and store desired radio stations on number buttons.

Recalling Preset Stations

How to select stored radio stations using number buttons or Preset Search.

Preset Station Tuning Issues

Troubleshooting steps for tuning issues with preset stations.

FM Reception Adjustments

Monaural Mode Setting

Instructions to switch to Monaural mode for better reception in poor stereo conditions.

RDS Features

RDS Function Overview

Explains the Radio Data System and its services like retuning and traffic info.

Displaying Station Name

How the station name is displayed when an RDS station is tuned.

Display Customization

Changing Display Items

Details on changing display items and the automatic Motion Display mode.

Automatic Programme Retuning

Alternative Frequencies (AF)

Automatically retunes to the strongest signal within a network for continuous listening.

Radio Programme Settings

Regional Programme Lock

Keeps tuned to a regional programme without switching to other regional stations.

Local Link Function (UK)

Allows selection of other local stations by re-pressing stored number buttons.

Traffic Announcements

Traffic Announcement (TA) Function

Automatically tunes to FM stations broadcasting traffic announcements.

Traffic Announcement Settings

Cancelling Traffic Announcements

How to cancel current traffic announcements or turn off the TA function.

Setting Traffic Announcement Volume

How to preset the volume level for traffic announcements.

Emergency Announcements

How the unit switches to emergency announcements from any source.

RDS Station Presets with AF/TA

Uniform AF/TA Presets

Storing AF/TA settings for all stations simultaneously.

Individual AF/TA Presets

Setting individual AF/TA configurations for each preset station.

Programme Type Station Search

Using PTY for Station Search

Finds stations broadcasting specific programme types using PTY data.

Automatic Clock Setting

CT (Clock Time) Function

Automatically sets the clock using RDS CT data from radio transmissions.

Rotary Commander Usage

Labelling the Rotary Commander

How to attach labels to the optional rotary commander based on mounting.

Rotary Commander Operation

Button Operations

Operating the commander using SOURCE and MODE buttons.

SEEK/AMS Control

Using the SEEK/AMS control for track search and station tuning.

PRESET/DISC Control

Using the PRESET/DISC control for station recall and disc changes.

Rotary Commander Controls

Volume and Sound Adjustments

Using VOL, ATT, and SOUND controls for audio settings.

Changing Control Direction

How to reverse the control direction for the rotary commander.

Sound Characteristic Adjustment

Bass and Treble Adjustment

Adjusting bass and treble levels, storing them per source.

Balance and Fader Adjustment

Adjusting speaker balance (left/right) and fader (front/rear).

Sound Attenuation

Telephone ATT Function

Automatically reduces volume for incoming telephone calls.

Sound and Display Settings

Setting Configuration

Adjustments for clock, beeps, and rotary commander direction.

Display Configuration

Settings for illumination colour, info display, dimmer, and motion display.

Bass Boost Function

D-bass Operation

Enhances bass sound by boosting low and high frequencies.

Adjusting D-bass Levels

How to select D-BASS levels (1, 2, 3) or turn it off.

Maintenance

Fuse Replacement

Instructions for replacing the fuse and warnings about amperage.

Connector Maintenance

Cleaning Unit Connectors

Steps to clean unit and front panel connectors with alcohol.

Unit Dismounting

Front Cover Removal

Steps to remove the front cover before dismounting the unit.

Removing Unit from Mount

Procedure to slide the unit out of its mounting after cover removal.

Technical Specifications

CD Player Specifications

Technical specifications for the CD player functionality.

Tuner Section Specifications

Specifications for FM, MW, and LW radio reception.

Power Amplifier Specifications

Specifications for output power and speaker impedance.

General Specifications

General specifications including outputs, tone controls, and dimensions.

Troubleshooting Guide

General Unit Issues

Solutions for common issues like no sound, memory loss, or display errors.

CD Playback Issues

Troubleshooting for disc loading, playback, ejection, and sound skipping.

Radio Reception Troubleshooting

Tuning and Signal Issues

Solutions for preset tuning, station reception, noise, and auto-tuning problems.

RDS Feature Issues

Troubleshooting SEEK, traffic announcements, and PTY display errors.

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