SONY CDX-1150
Owner's Manual

Location of controls

Setting the clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication. Example: To set the clock to 10:08

Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
� Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
This unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 6 stations on each band (FM I, FM II, FM III, and AM).

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SOURCE SENS SEEK AMS
REPEAT SHUF
BTM

Press (DSPL) during operation. Press (DSPL) for two seconds.

Memorizing only the desired stations
You can store up to 6 stations on each band (a total of 18 for FM I, FM II, and FM III, and 6 for AM) in the order of your choice.

If you cannot tune in a preset station
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to search for the station (automatic tuning). Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly until the desired station is received.
Note If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (SENS/BTM) repeatedly until �LOCAL� (local seek

MODE LOUD ATT SOUND

The hour indication flashes.

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DSPL

OFF

1 Set the hour.
To go forward To go backward

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Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button. Press and hold the desired number button ((1) to (6)) until �MEM� appears. The number button indication appears in the display.

CDX-1150

Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

mode) is displayed. Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be tuned in. Tip If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

1 MODE (band select) button 2 SOURCE (source select) button 3 Reset button 4 (+) (�) (volume/bass/treble/left-right/ front-rear control) button 5 Display window 6 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/ manual search) button 7 6 (eject) button 8 SENS/BTM (sensitivity adjust/Best Tuning Memory) button 9 ATT (attenuate) button

0 SOUND button ! ¡ During radio reception: Number buttons During CD playback: (1) REPEAT button (2) SHUF button ! DSPL (display mode change/time set) � button ! £ OFF button ! ¢ LOUD (loudness) button
To go forward To go backward The minute indication flashes.

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2 Press (SOUND).

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Each time you press (SOURCE), the mode changes as follows:
CD � TUNER

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If FM stereo reception is poor � Monaural Mode
Press (SENS/BTM) repeatedly until �MONO� appears. The sound improves, but becomes monaural (�STEREO� disappears). To return to normal mode, press again until �MONO� disappears.

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Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Each time you press (MODE), the band changes as follows:
� FM I � FM II � FM III � AM

Note If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be erased.

3 Set the minute.

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Press (SENS/BTM) for two seconds. The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Changing the display item

Receiving the memorized stations
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Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Press the number button ((1) to (6)) on which the desired station is stored.

Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows:
Frequency � Clock

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Press (DSPL).

The clock starts.

Notes � The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If only a few stations can be received, some number buttons will retain their former setting. � When a number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing stations from the one currently displayed. � If a CD is not in the unit, only the tuner band appears even if you press (SOURCE).

Troubleshooting guide

CD Player
Locating a specific track

Other Functions
� Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During CD playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) for each track you want to skip.
SEEK AMS

The following checklist will help you remedy the problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.

General
Problem Cause/Solution �Adjust the volume with (+). �Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker systems. �The power cord or battery has been disconnected. �The reset button has been pressed. n Store the settings again into the memory. �An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier. �The beep sound is cancelled.

Listening to a CD
Insert a CD. Playback starts automatically.
Label side up

Adjusting the sound characteristics
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance, and fader. You can store the bass and treble levels. Each source can store the bass and treble level independently.

Attenuating the sound
Press (ATT). �ATT� lights up. To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again.

No sound.

The contents of the memory have been erased. No beep sound.

To locate succeeding tracks To locate preceding tracks

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Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SOUND) repeatedly. BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BALANCE (left-right) n FADER (front-rear) n VOL (volume)

Locating a specific point in a track � Manual Search
If a CD is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until �CD� appears to start playback. During playback, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) for about two seconds. Release when you have found the desired point.
SEEK AMS

CD playback
Problem CD cannot be loaded. Play does not begin. CD is automatically ejected. CD will not eject. 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. Dirty disc. The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F). Press the 6 button for two seconds. Press the reset button. �The unit is installed at an angle of more than 60°. �The unit is not installed in a sturdy part of the car.

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Adjust the selected item by pressing (+) or (�). Adjust within three seconds after selecting the item. (After three seconds, the buttons function reverts to volume control buttons.)

CD

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SEC

Elapsed playing time Note To play back an 8 cm (3 in.) CD, use the optional Sony compact disc single adapter (CSA-8).

To search forward To search backward

Note If � � or � � appears in the display, you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

Enjoy bass and treble even at low volume
� Loudness Function
Press (LOUD) until �LOUD� appears. Bass and treble will be reinforced. To return to normal mode, press again until �LOUD� disappears.

To Stop playback Eject the CD

Press 6 or (OFF) 6

Radio reception
Problem Cause/Solution �Memorize the correct frequency. �The broadcast signal is too weak. The broadcast signal is too weak. n Use manual tuning. �Tune in the frequency accurately. �The broadcast signal is too weak. n Set to the MONO mode. Preset tuning is not possible. Automatic tuning is not possible. The �STEREO� indication flashes.

Changing the display item
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD playback, the item changes as follows:
z Elapsed playing time Clock Z z Track number

Playing a CD in various modes
Playing tracks repeatedly � Repeat Play
Press (1) during playback. �REPEAT� appears in the display. When the current track is over, it will play again from the beginning. To return to normal playback mode, press again.

Cancel the beep sound
Error displays
Press (6) while pressing (SOUND). To obtain the beep sound again, press these buttons again.
Note If you connect an optional power amplifier and do not use the built-in amplifier, the beep sound will be deactivated.

The following indications will flash for about five seconds. Display Cause A 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 or 6.

Playing tracks in random order � Shuffle Play
Press (2) during playback. �SHUF� appears in the display. To return to normal playback mode, press again.

If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.