FM/AM
MiniDisc Player
EN
Operating Instructions
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. MDX-C7900 Serial No.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
MDX-C7900
1998 by Sony Corporation
Table of Contents
This Unit Only
With Optional Equipment
Location of controls ................................................. 4
CD/MD Unit
Playing a CD or MD ......................................... 14
Scanning the tracks
— Intro Scan ................................................. 15
Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play .............................................. 15
Playing tracks in random order
Getting Started
Resetting the unit ................................................ 5
Detaching the front panel .................................. 5
Preparing the rotary commander ..................... 5
Setting the clock .................................................. 6
— Shuffle Play .............................................. 15
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo ............................................... 16
Locating a disc by name
— List-up ...................................................... 17
Selecting specific tracks for playback
— Bank .......................................................... 17
MD Player
Listening to a MD ............................................... 6
Playing a MD in various modes ....................... 8
Radio
Memorizing stations automatically
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM) ................... 9
Memorizing only the desired stations ............. 9
Receiving the memorized stations.................... 9
EN
Storing the station names
— Station Memo .......................................... 10
Locating a station by name
— List-up ...................................................... 11
Additional Information
Other Functions
Precautions ......................................................... 18
Maintenance ....................................................... 19
Dismounting the unit ....................................... 19
Specifications ..................................................... 20
Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 21
Using the rotary commander .......................... 11
Adjusting the sound characteristics ............... 12
Attenuating the sound ..................................... 13
Changing the sound and display settings ..... 13
3
Location of controls
MODE
LIST
DSPL
1
SOUND
SEEK/AMS
OFF
2
D - BASS
3
SOURCE
SHIFT
OFF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
RELEASE
MDX-C7900
Refer to the pages for details.
EN
!¡ Reset button (located on the front side
1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music
Sensor/manual search) control
7, 9, 10, 14, 17
of the unit hidden by the front panel) 5
!™ OFF button 5, 6
2 MODE (band/unit select) 9, 14
!£ SHIFT button
PLAY MODE 8, 9, 10, 15, 17
REP 8, 15
3 SOURCE (source select) button
6, 9, 14
4 Dial (volume/bass/treble/left-right/
SET UP 6, 7, 13, 14
SHUF 8, 15
front-rear control) 6, 10, 11, 12, 16
5 SOUND button 12
6 Display window
7 6 (eject) button 6
!¢ POWER SELECT switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “POWER SELECT switch” in the
Installation/Connections manual.
8 LIST button
Disc Memo 16
!∞ During radio reception:
Number buttons 9
List-up 11, 16
During CD/MD playback:
Direct disc selection buttons 14
Station Memo 10, 11
9 DSPL (display mode change) button
!§ D-BASS dial 13
7, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17
0 RELEASE (front panel release) button
5, 19
4
Attaching the front panel
Align part A of the front panel to part B of
the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks.
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.
A
B
Notes
• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside
down.
• Do not press the front panel hard against the
unit when attaching it. Press it lightly against the
unit.
• Do not press hard or put excessive pressure on
the display window of the front panel.
• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight,
heat sources such as hot air ducts, and do not
leave it in a humid place. Never leave it on the
dashboard of a car parked in direct sunlight
where there may be a considerable rise in
temperature.
Reset button
Note
Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and
some memorized functions.
EN
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent the unit from being stolen.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition key switch to the OFF
position without removing the front panel, the
caution alarm will beep for a few seconds
(only when the POWER SELECT switch is set
to the A position).
1 Press (OFF).
2 Press (RELEASE) to open up the front
panel. Then slide the font panel a little
to the left, and pull it towards you.
(OFF)
Preparing the rotary
commander
When you mount the rotary commander,
attach the label in the illustration below.
(RELEASE)
Notes
• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it
from the unit.
• If you press (RELEASE) to detach the panel while
the unit is still on, the unit will turn off
automatically to prevent the speakers from
being damaged.
LIST
MODE
SOUND
SOUND
MODE
LIST
• When you carry the front panel with you, put it
in the supplied front panel case.
5
Setting the clock
The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.
MD Player
Example: Set the clock to 10:08
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP).
Listening to an MD
Simply insert the MD.
SET UP
Playback starts automatically.
Labeled side up
1 Press (4) (n).
SET UP
The hour digit flashes.
2 Set the hour.
to go backward
SOURCE
If an MD is already inserted, press (SOURCE)
repeatedly until “MD” appears.
to go forward
EN
The title of the MD* and the track title will be
displayed on the display window, then the
playing time will appear.
SET UP
Elapsed playing time
3 Press (4) (n).
TRACK
SET UP
The minutes digits flash.
Truck number
* Only if these titles are prerecorded on the MD.
4 Set the minutes.
Tip
to go backward
If the name of the MD is too long, you can scroll it
across the display window by pressing (SHIFT),
then (1) (N) while the disc name or track name is
displayed.
SOURCE
to go forward
When the last track on the MD is over
the track number indication will return to “1,”
and the playback will restart from the first
track of the MD.
SET UP
2 Press (SHIFT).
To
Press
(OFF)
6
Stop playback
Eject the MD
SET UP
The clock starts.
3 Press (SHIFT).
When the mode setting is complete, the
normal playback mode appears.
Note
If the POWER SELECT switch on the bottom of the
unit is set to the B position, turn the power on
first, then set the clock.
6
Locating a specific track
Changing the displayed items
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes
as follows:
During playback, press either side of
(SEEK/AMS) momentarily.
$
SEEK/AMS
Elapsed playback time
To locate succeeding tracks
$
Disc name*1
To locate preceding tracks
$
Track name*2
Locating a specific point in a track
— Manual Search
$
Clock
$
MOTION DISPLAY*3
During playback, push the (SEEK/AMS)
control up or down and hold. Release
when you have found the desired point.
*1 If there is no prerecorded title for a disc “NO
D.Name” will appear on the display.
*2 If a track title is not prerecorded, “NO T.Name”
will be displayed.
SEEK/AMS
To search forward
*3 All the items above are scrolled in the display
one by one in order.
To search backward
Note
If “
” or “
” appears in the
Automatically scrolling a disc name
— Auto Scroll
If the disc name or track name on an MD
exceeds 10 characters and the Auto Scroll
function is on, automatically scrolls on the
display as follows:
display, that means you have reached the
beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot
go any further.
EN
• The disc name appears when the disc has
changed (if the disc name is selected).
• The track name appears when the track has
changed (if the track name is selected).
• The disc or track name appears depending on
the setting when you press (SOURCE) to select
an MD.
If you press (DSPL) to change the display
item, the disc or track name of the MD is
scrolled automatically whether you set the
function on or off.
1 During playback, press (SHIFT).
2 Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until
“A.Scrl” appears.
3 Press (4) (n) to select “A.Scrl on”.
4 Press (SHIFT).
To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.Scrl off” in
step 2 above.
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Playing tracks repeatedly
— Repeat Play
Playing a MD in various
modes
1 During playback, press (SHIFT).
You can play MDs in various modes:
•Intro (Intro Scan) lets you play the first 10
seconds of all the tracks.
2 Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until ”Repeat
1“ appears.
•Repeat (Repeat Play) repeats the current
track.
•Shuf (Shuffle Play) plays all the tracks in
random order.
SET UP PLAY MODE
REP
SHUF
SHIFT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Repeat Play starts.
Searching for the desired track
— Intro Scan
3 Press (SHIFT).
1 During playback, press (SHIFT).
Every time you press (SHIFT), only the
items you can select light up.
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “Repeat off” in step 2 above.
Playing tracks in random order
SET UP PLAY MODE
REP
SHUF
— Shuffle Play
SHIFT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1 During playback, press (SHIFT).
EN
2 Press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until
2 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
”Shuf 1“ appears.
”Intro“ appears.
SET UP PLAY MODE
REP
SHUF
SHIFT
PLAY MODE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
3 Press (4) (n) to select “Intro on”.
Shuffle Play starts.
3 Press (SHIFT).
PLAY MODE
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “Shuf off” in step 2 above.
Intro Scan starts.
4 Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “Intro off” in step 3 above.
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Memorizing only the
desired stations
Radio
You can store up to 10 stations on each band
(20 for FM1 and FM2, 10 for AM) in the order
of your choice.
Memorizing stations
automatically
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)
The unit selects the stations with the strongest
signals and memorizes them in the order of
their frequencies. You can store up to 10
stations on each band (FM1, FM2 and AM).
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band (FM1, FM2 or AM).
3 Push the (SEEK/AMS) control up or down
to tune in the station you want to store
on the number button.
Caution
When tuning in a station while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.
4 Press the desired number button ((1) to
(10)) for two seconds until ”MEM“
appears.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
Each time you press (SOURCE), the source
changes as follows:
The number button indication appears in
the display.
EN
MD ˜Tuner
Note
If you try to store another station on the same
number button, the previously stored station will
be erased.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
Each time you press (MODE), the band
changes as follows:
zFM1 zFM2 zAM
Receiving the memorized
stations
3 Press (SHIFT).
4 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
”B.T.M“ appears.
tuner.
5 Press (4) (n).
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band (FM1, FM2 or AM).
The unit stores stations in the order of their
frequencies on the number buttons.
A beep sounds and the setting is stored.
3 Press the number button ((1) to (10))
momentarily where the desired station is
stored.
6 Press (SHIFT).
Notes
• The unit does not store stations with weak
signals. If only a few stations are 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.
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If you cannot tune in a preset
station
Storing the station names
— Station Memo
Push the (SEEK/AMS) control up or down
momentarily to search for the station
(Automatic Tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Push the (SEEK/AMS) control up or
down repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
You can assign a name to each radio station
and store it in memory. The name of the
station currently tuned in appears in the
display. You can store up to eight characters
for a station.
Storing the station names
Note
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
(SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly
until “Local” (local seek mode) is displayed. Then
press (4) (n) to select “on”.
1 Tune in a station whose name you want
to store.
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will
be tuned in.
2 Press (LIST) for two seconds.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want
to listen to, push the (SEEK/AMS) control up or
down and hold until the desired frequency appears
(manual tuning).
3 Enter the characters.
1 Rotate the dial clockwise to select the
desired characters.
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
EN
(A nB nC n··· Z n0 n1 n2 n
··· 9 n+ n– n* n/ n\ n> n<
n. n_ )
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY
MODE) repeatedly until “Mono” appears.
2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until
“Mono on“ appears.
If you rotate the dial counterclockwise,
the characters appear in the reverse
order.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
If you want to put a blank space
between characters, select “_” (under-
bar).
3 Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal mode, select “Mono
off” in step 2 above.
2 Press (4) (n) after locating the
desired character.
The flashing cursor moves to the next
space.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes
as follows:
” Frequency ” Clock
MOTION DISPLAY* “
If you press (1) (N), the flashing cursor
moves to the left.
* All the items above are scrolled in the display
one by one in order.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
4 To return to the normal radio reception,
press (LIST) for two seconds.
Tip
To erase/correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for
each character.
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Displaying the station name
Press (DSPL) during radio reception.
Other Functions
Each time you press (DSPL), the item
changes as follows:
Using the rotary
commander
zStation name*1 zFrequency zClock
MOTION DISPLAY*2 “
The rotary commander works by pressing
*1 If the station name of a station is not stored,
“NO Name” appears in the display for one
second.
buttons and/or rotating controls.
You can control the optional CD or MD unit
with the rotary commander.
*2 All the items above are scrolled in the display
one by one in order.
By pressing the button (the
SOURCE and MODE buttons)
Erasing the station name
1 Tune in any station and press (LIST) for
two seconds.
(SOURCE)
2 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.
EN
3 Rotate the dial to select the name that
you want to erase.
(MODE)
4 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.
The name is erased.
Every time you press (SOURCE), the
source changes as follows:
Tuner nCD nMD
Repeat steps 3 and 4 if you want to erase
other names.
5 Press (LIST) for two seconds.
The unit returns to the normal radio
reception mode.
Pressing (MODE) changes the operation
in the following ways:
• Tuner : FM1 nFM2 nAM
• CD unit : CD1 nCD2 n…
• MD unit : MD1 nMD2 n…
Tip
Locating a station by
name — List-up
When the POWER SELECT switch is set to position
B, you can turn on this unit by pressing (SOURCE)
on the rotary commander.
1 Press (LIST) momentarily.
By rotating the control (the SEEK/
AMS control)
The name assigned to the station currently
playing appears in the display.
ENTER
2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the
desired station.
3 Press (5) (ENTER) to tune in the desired
station.
continue to next page n
Note
Once the station name or frequency has been
displayed for five seconds, the display goes back to
its normal mode. To turn off the display, press
(DSPL).
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Rotate the control momentarily and
release it to:
•Locate a specific track on a disc. Rotate
and hold the control until you locate the
specific point in a track, then release it to
start playback.
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of controls is factory-
set as in the illustration below.
To increase
•Tune in the stations automatically. Rotate
and hold the control to tune in the specific
station.
By pressing in and rotating the
control (the PRESET/DISC control)
To decrease
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
the right side of the steering column, you can
reverse the controls operative direction.
Push in and rotate the control to:
•Receive the stations memorized on the
number buttons.
EN
•Change the disc.
Press (SOUND) two seconds while
pushing the VOL control.
Other operations
Rotate the VOL control to
adjust the volume.
Tip
Press (ATT) to
You can control the operative direction of controls
with the unit.
attenuate the
sound.
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
You can adjust the bass, treble, balance and
fader.
Press (OFF) to turn
off the unit.
Press (SOUND) to adjust the
volume and sound menu.
Each source can store the bass and treble levels
independently.
1 Select the item you want to adjust by
pressing (SOUND) repeatedly.
VOL (volume) nBAS (bass) nTRE
(treble) nBAL (left-right) nFAD (front-
rear)
Press (LIST) to display the
memorized names.
2 Adjust the selected item by rotating the
dial.
Adjust within three seconds after selecting.
(After three seconds, the dial functions as
volume control.)
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3 Press (4) (n) to select the desired
setting (for example: ON or OFF).
Attenuating the sound
4 Press (SHIFT).
Press (ATT) on the rotary commander or
wireless remote.
“ATT on” flashes momentarily.
When the mode setting is complete, the
normal playback mode appears.
To restore the previous volume level, press
(ATT) again.
Boosting bass sound — D-bass
You can enjoy clear and powerful bass sound.
The D-bass function boosts the low frequency
signal with a sharper curve than conventional
bass boost.
You can hear the bass line more clearly even if
the vocal sound is the same volume. You can
emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily
with the D-BASS dial. This effect is similar to
the one you get when you use an optional
subwoofer system.
Tip
The unit decreases the volume automatically when
a telephone call comes in (Telephone-ATT
function).
Changing the sound and
display settings
You can set:
•Clock (page 6).
Moreover, the Digital D-bass* function creates
even sharper and more powerful bass sound
than Analog D-bass.
Digital D-BASS
Analog D-BASS
•D.Info (dual information) to display the clock
and the play mode at the same time (on) or to
display the information alternately (off).
•Amber/Green to change the illumination
color to amber or green.
EN
D-BASS 3
D-BASS 2
D-BASS 1
D-BASS 3
D-BASS 2
D-BASS 1
•Dimmer to change the brightness of the
display.
0dB
0dB
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
— Select “on” to dim the display.
•Contrast to adjust the contrast if the
indications in the display are not
recognizable because of the unit's installed
position.
Adjusting the bass curve
Turn the D-BASS dial to adjust the bass
level (1, 2 or 3).
“D-BASS”* appears in the display.
•Beep to turn the beep tones on or off.
•RM (Rotary Commander) to change the
operative direction of the controls of the
optional rotary commander.
* Digital D-bass is available during MD playback or
when connected to an optional CD/MD unit
which has the digital D-bass function.
— Select “norm” to use the rotary
commander in the factory preset
position.
To cancel, turn the dial to the OFF position.
Note
— Select “rev” when you mount the rotary
commander on the right of the steering
column.
If the bass sound becomes distorted, adjust the D-
BASS dial or volume control.
•A.Scrl (Auto Scroll) (page 7, 14).
1 Press (SHIFT).
2 Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until the
desired setting mode appears.
Each time you press (2) (SET UP), the item
changes as follows:
Clock nD.Info nAmber/Green nDimmer
nContrast nBeep nRM nA.Scrl
Note
The displayed item will differ depending on
the source.
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Automatically scrolling a disc name
— Auto Scroll
With Optional Equipment
If the disc name or track name on an MD
exceeds 10 characters and the Auto Scroll
function is on, automatically scrolls on the
display as follows:
• The disc name appears when the disc has
changed (if the disc name is selected).
• The track name appears when the track has
changed (if the track name is selected).
• The disc or track name appears depending on
the setting when you press (SOURCE) to select
an MD.
CD/MD Unit
You can control up to 7 CD and MD units with
this unit.
Playing a CD or MD
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD
If you press (DSPL) to change the display
item, the disc or track name of the MD is
scrolled automatically whether you set the
function on or off.
or MD.
2 Press (MODE) until the desired unit
appears (for example: CD2 or CD3).
CD/MD playback starts.
1 Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP)
When a CD or MD unit is connected, all the
tracks play from the beginning.
repeatedly until “A.Scrl” appears.
2 Press (4) (n) to select “A.Scrl on”.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD/MD
playback, the item changes as follows:
EN
3 Press (SHIFT).
To cancel Auto Scroll, select “A.Scrl off” in
step 2 above.
$
Elapsed playback time
$
Disc name*1/Artist name*2
Locating a specific track
— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
$
Track name*3
During playback, push the (SEEK/AMS)
control up or down once for each track
you want to skip.
$
Clock
SEEK/AMS
To locate succeeding
tracks
$
MOTION DISPLAY*4
To locate preceding
tracks
1
*
*
If there is no prerecorded name for a CD or MD,
“NO D.Name” appears in the display.
If you play a CD TEXT disc, the artist name
appears in the display after the disc name. (Only
for CD TEXT discs with the artist name.)
If the track name of an MD is not prerecorded,
“NO T.Name” appears in the display.
All the items above are scrolled in the display
one by one in order.
2
Locating a specific point in a track
— Manual Search
3
4
*
*
During playback, push the (SEEK/AMS)
control up or down and hold. Release
when you have found the desired point.
SEEK/AMS
Tip
To search forward
If the name of the MD is too long, you can scroll it
across the display window by pressing (SHIFT),
then (1) (N).
To search backward
Locating a disc by disc number
— Direct Disc Selection
Press the number button corresponding
to the desired disc number.
The desired disc in the currently selected
unit begins playback.
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Scanning the tracks
Playing tracks in random
order — Shuffle Play
You can select:
•Shuf 1 to play the tracks on the current disc
in random order.
— Intro Scan
You can play the first 10 seconds of all the
tracks on the currently selected disc.
1 During playback, press (SHIFT), then
press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“Intro” appears.
•Shuf All to play all the tracks in random
order (for CD unit(s) only).
1 During playback, press (SHIFT).
2 Press (4) (n) to select “Intro on”.
Intro Scan starts.
2 Press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
zShuf 1
zShuf All*
3 Press (SHIFT).
Shuf off Z
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “Intro off” in step 2 above.
Shuffle Play starts.
*“Shuf All” is available for CD unit(s) only.
3 Press (SHIFT).
Playing tracks repeatedly
EN
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “Shuf off” in step 2 above.
— Repeat Play
You can select:
•Repeat 1 to repeat a track.
•Repeat 2 to repeat a disc.
1 During playback, press (SHIFT).
2 Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
zRepeat 1
zRepeat 2
zRepeat off
Repeat Play starts.
3 Press (SHIFT).
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “Repeat off” in step 2 above.
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Displaying the disc memo
Labeling a CD — Disc Memo
Press (DSPL) during CD playback.
(CD unit with custom file function)
DISC
You can label each disc with a personalized
name. You can enter up to eight characters for
a disc. If you label a CD, you can locate the
disc by name (page 17) and select the specific
tracks for playback (page 17).
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD
playback, the item changes as follows:
$
1 Play the CD and press (LIST) for two
Elapsed playback time
seconds.
$
DISC
Disc memo name
$
Track name*1
$
Clock
2 Enter the characters.
1 Rotate the dial clockwise to select the
desired characters.
$
MOTION DISPLAY*2
(A nB nC n··· Z n0 n1 n2 n
··· 9 n+ n– n* n/ n\ n> n<
n. n_ )
1
*
*
If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD
TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will
appear on the display when you playback a CD
TEXT disc.
All the items above are scrolled in the display
one by one in order.
DISC
EN
2
If you rotate the dial counterclockwise,
the characters appear in reverse order.
If you want to enter a blank space
between characters, select “_” (under-
bar).
Erasing the disc memo
1 Select the CD unit (page 14).
2 Press (LIST) for two seconds.
2 Press (4) (n) after locating the
desired character.
3 Press (DSPL) for two seconds.
The flashing cursor moves to the next
space.
4 Rotate the dial to select the name that
you want to erase.
DISC
5 Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.
The name is erased.
If you press (1) (N), the flashing cursor
moves to the left.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 if you want to erase
other names.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
entire name.
6 Press (LIST) for two seconds.
The unit returns to the normal CD playback
mode.
3 To return to the normal CD playback
mode, press (LIST) for two seconds.
Tip
To erase/correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for
each character.
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Note
If you have not labeled the disc, the bank edit
mode does not appear. To go back to the
normal playback mode, press (SHIFT).
Locating a disc by name
— List-up (CD unit with custom file function
or MD unit)
2 Push the (SEEK/AMS) control up or down
to select the track number you want to
skip and press (5) (ENTER).
You can use this function with discs that have
been assigned a custom name. For more
information on disc names, refer to “Labeling a
CD.” (page 16)
DISC
TRACK
PLAY MODE
ENTER
1 Press (LIST) momentarily.
The name assigned to the disc currently
playing appears in the display.
The indication changes from “Play” to
“Skip”. If you want to return to “Play”,
press (5) (ENTER) again.
DISC
3 Repeat step 2 to set the “Play” or “Skip”
mode on all the tracks.
ENTER
2 Press (LIST) repeatedly until you find the
desired disc.
4 Press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
The unit returns to the normal CD playback
mode.
3 Press (5) (ENTER) to play back the disc.
5 Press (SHIFT).
EN
Notes
• Once a disc name has been displayed for five
seconds, the display goes back to its normal
playback mode. To turn off the display, press
(DSPL).
Notes
• You can set the “Play” and “Skip” mode on up
to 24 tracks.
• The track names are not displayed during MD or
CD TEXT disc playback.
• You cannot set the “Skip” mode on all the
tracks.
• If there are no discs in the magazine, “NO Disc”
appears in the display.
• If a disc has not been assigned a custom file,
“********” appears in the display.
• If the disc information has not been read by the
unit, “?” appears in the display. To load the disc,
first press the number button, then choose the
disc that has not been loaded.
• The information appears only in upper case.
There are also some letters which cannot be
displayed (during MD playback).
Playing the specified tracks only
You can select:
•Bank on to play the tracks with the “Play”
setting.
•Bank inv (Inverse) to play the tracks with the
“Skip” setting.
1 During playback, press (SHIFT), then
press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“Bank” appears.
Selecting specific tracks
2 Press (4) (n) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
for playback
zBank on zBank inv zBank off
— Bank (CD unit with custom file function)
If you label the disc, you can set the unit to
skip tracks and play only the tracks you want.
BANK
PLAY MODE
1 Start playing the disc and press (SHIFT).
Then press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two
seconds.
Playback starts from the track following the
current one.
Bank edit mode
DISC
TRACK
3 Press (SHIFT).
PLAY MODE
ENTER
To go back to the normal playback mode,
select “Bank off” in step 2 above.
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Make sure that it is not left on the dashboard
or rear tray of a car etc. where the temperature
can also be excessive.
Additional
Information
Precautions
• 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 of
two-speaker systems, set the fader control to
the center position.
Notes on mounting labels
Be sure to mount labels on cartridges correctly,
as failing to do so may cause an MD to become
stuck in the unit.
•If your car is equipped with a power aerial,
it will extend automatically while the unit is
operating.
•Mount the label in a suitable position.
•Remove old labels before putting new ones
on.
•Replace labels that are beginning to peel
away from the MD.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
this manual, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
EN
Moisture Condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area,
moisture may condense on the lenses inside
the MD 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 evaporates.
Notes on MDs
Since an MD itself is housed in a cartridge, free
from accidental contact with your fingers and
dust etc., it can withstand a certain degree of
the rough handling. However, dirt or dust on
the surface of the cartridge or a warped
cartridge may cause a malfunction quality,
observe the following.
Never touch the surface of the MD itself by
deliberately opening the shutter on the
cartridge.
Cleaning
Wipe the surface of the MD cartridge from
time to time with a soft dry cloth.
Do not expose the MD to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air-ducts. Do not leave
it in a car parked in the direct sunlight where
there can a considerable rise in temperature.
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Maintenance
Dismounting the unit
Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one
that matches the amperage described on the
fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power
connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse
blows again after replacement, there may be an
internal malfunction. In such a case, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Release key
(supplied)
µ
µ
µ
Fuse (10 A)
Warning
Never use a fuse with an amperage rating
exceeding the one supplied with the unit as
this could damage the unit.
EN
Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the
connectors between the unit and the front
panel are not clean. To prevent this, open the
front panel by pressing (RELEASE), 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.
Pull the unit out while the
release key is inserted.
µ
Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin
screwdriver, and lever the front cover free.
Main unit
Back of the front panel
Notes
•For safety, before cleaning the connectors,
turn off the engine and remove the key from
the ignition switch.
•Never touch the connectors directly with
your fingers or any metal device.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
17 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
General
Outputs
Line outputs (2)
Power antenna relay
control lead
MD player section
Power amplifier control
lead
Telephone ATT control
lead
Signal-to-noise ratio
Frequency response
Wow and flutter
Laser Diode Properties
Material
90 dB
10 – 20,000 Hz
Below measurable limit
Illumination control lead
Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz
Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Approx. 178 × 50 × 184 mm
GaAlAs
780 nm
Continuous
Less than 44.6 W*
Tone controls
Wavelength
Emission Duration
Laser output power
Power requirements
Dimensions
EN
* This output is the value measured at a distance
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the
Optical Pick-up Block.
(71/8 × 2 × 71/4
(w/h/d)
)
Mounting dimensions
Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm
(71/4 × 21/8 × 61/2
(w/h/d)
)
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range
Antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
Usable sensitivity
Selectivity
Signal-to-noise ratio
Mass
Supplied accessories
Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz)
Parts for installation and
connections (1 set)
Front panel case (1)
Rotary commander
RM-X4S
87.5 – 107.9 MHz
External antenna connector
10 dBf
75 dB at 400 kHz
62 dB (stereo),
65 dB (mono)
Optional accessories
Optional equipment
BUS cable (supplied with
an RCA pin cord)
RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
RCA pin cord
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz
0.9 % (stereo),
0.5 % (mono)
35 dB at 1 kHz
30 – 15,000 Hz
2 dB
RC-63 (1 m)
Separation
Frequency response
Capture ratio
Cleaning cloth XP-CD1
Compact disc single
adapter CSA-8
CD changer
AM
CDX-715 (10 discs),
CDX-T65 (6 discs),
CDX-T62 (6 discs)
MD changer
Tuning range
Antenna terminal
530 – 1,710 kHz
External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency 10.71 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity 30 µV
MDX-62
Source selector
XA-C30
Power amplifier section
Outputs
Speaker outputs
(sure seal connectors)
4 – 8 ohms
U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Speaker impedance
Maximum power output 40 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Troubleshooting guide
The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.
General
Cause/Solution
Problem
•Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction to adjust the volume.
•Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker
systems.
No sound
• The power cord or battery has been disconnected.
• The reset button has been pressed.
nStore again into the memory.
The contents of the memory
have been erased.
Indications do not appear in the
display.
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning
the connectors” (page 19) for details.
No beep tone
• The beep tone is attenuated (page 13).
CD/MD playback
Problem
Cause/Solution
EN
A disc cannot be loaded.
•Another MD is already loaded.
•The MD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way.
Play does not begin.
Defective MD or dusty CD.
Press the reset button.
The operation buttons do not
function.
The sound skips due to
vibration.
• 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
Cause/Solution
Preset tuning is not possible.
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not
possible.
The broadcast signal is too weak.
nUse manual tuning.
The “ST” indication flashes.
•Tune in the frequency precisely.
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
nSet to the MONO mode (page 10).
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Error displays (when optional CD/MD unit is connected)
The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard.
Display
Cause
Solution
The disc magazine is not inserted in
the CD/MD unit.
Insert the disc magazine with discs
into the CD/MD unit.
NO Mag
No disc is inserted in the CD/MD
unit.
Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.
NO Disc
A CD/MD cannot play because of
some problem.
Insert another CD/MD.
NG Discs
A CD is dirty or inserted upside
Clean or insert the CD correctly.
Insert another MD.
down.*2
1
Error *
An MD does not play because of
some problem.*2
1
No tracks have been recorded on an
Play an MD with tracks recorded on
it.
Blank*
MD.*2
The CD/MD unit cannot be operated
because of some problem.
Press the reset button of the this unit.
Push Reset
The lid of the MD unit is open or MDs
are not inserted properly.
Close the lid or inserted the MDs
properly.
Not Ready
EN
1
*
*
When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD does not appear
in the display.
The disc number causing the error appears in the display.
2
If the above-mentioned solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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