Operating Instructions
Sony Corporation 2001 Printed in Korea
FM/AM
Compact Disc
Player
CDX-L350
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
Owner’s 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-L350 Serial No.
Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy its various features
even more with:
•Supplied controller accessory
Card remote commander RM-X115
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.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
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.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock
setting and some stored contents.
RESET button
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
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
Laser Diode Properties
Material GaAlAs
Wavelength 780 nm
Emission Duration Continuous
Laser output power Less than 44.6 µW*
* This output is the value measured at a distance of
200 mm from the objective lens surface on the
Optical Pick-up Block.
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)
General
Outputs Audio output
Power amplifier control
Power antenna relay control
Tone controls Bass ±10 dB at 20 Hz
Treble ±10 dB at 20 kHz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery
(negative earth)
Dimensions Approx.
178
×
50
×
176
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 accessory Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
Card remote commander
RM-X115
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
3-227-643-11 (1)
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
Example: To set the clock to 10:08
1 Press (DSPL) for 2 seconds.
The hour indication flashes.
1 Press either side of the volume +/–
button to set the hour.
2 Press (SEL).
The minute indication flashes.
3 Press either side of the volume +/–
button to set the minute.
2 Press (DSPL).
The clock starts. After the clock setting is
completed, the display returns to normal
play mode.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
protect the unit from being stolen.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds.
1 Press (OFF)*.
CD playback or radio reception stops (the
key illumination and display remain on).
* If your car has no ACC position on the ignition
switch, be sure to turn the unit off by pressing
(OFF) for 2 seconds to avoid car battery drain.
2 Press (RELEASE), then pull it off towards
you.
Notes
•If you detach the panel while the unit is still
turned on, the power will turn off automatically to
prevent the speakers from being damaged.
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and its display window.
• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in
parked cars or on dashboards/rear trays.
Tip
When carrying the front panel with you, use the
supplied front panel case.
(OFF)
(RELEASE)
Attaching the front panel
Attach part A of the front panel to part B of the
unit as illustrated and push the left side into
position until it clicks.
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the
front panel.
A
B