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Ver 1.0 2001. 12
Model Name Using Similar Mechanism CDX-L300/L460X
CD Drive Mechanism Type MG-393XA-121//K
Optical Pick-up Name KSS-720A
SERVICE MANUAL
US Model
Canadian Model
CDX-CA400
E Model
CDX-CA530X/CA580X
CDX-CA400/CA530X/CA580X
FM/AM COMPACT DISC PLAYER
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (US Model)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
23 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into
4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more
than 5% total harmonic distortion.
CD player section
Signal-to-noise ratio 90 dB
Frequency response 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter Below measurable limit
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range 87.5 – 107.9 MHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity 11 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio 65 dB (stereo),
68 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.7% (stereo),
0.5% (mono)
Separation 33 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response 30 – 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range 530 – 1,710 kHz
Antenna terminal External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
SPECIFICATIONS
General
Outputs Audio outputs
Power antenna relay control lead
Power amplifier control lead
Tone controls Bass ±10 dB at 20 Hz (CDX-CA400)
Bass ±9 dB at 100 Hz (CDX-CA530X/CA580X)
Treble ±10 dB at 20 kHz (CDX-CA400)
Treble ±9 dB at 10 kHz (CDX-CA530X/CA580X)
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Dimensions Approx. 178 × 50 × 177 mm
(7 1/8 × 2 × 7 in.) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm
(7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg
(2 lb. 10 oz.)
Supplied accessories Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
Card remote commander
RM-X115 (CA400/CA580X)
Note
This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier or an equalizer.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Photo: CDX-CA400
• The tuner and CD sections have no adjustments.
Sony Corporation
e Vehicle Company
Published by Sony Engineering Corporation
9-873-433-01
2001L0400-1
© 2001. 12