MDX-C5970FP - Media Player SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Car FM/AM MiniDisc Player
Model Number	MDX-C5970FP
Dimensions (W x H x D)	178 × 50 × 184 mm (7 1/8 × 2 × 7 1/4 in)
Mounting Dimensions	182 × 53 × 162 mm (7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 1/2 in)
Weight	Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 10 oz)
Power Supply	12 V DC car battery (negative ground)
Power Output (Continuous)	17 W × 4 (4 ohms, 20–20,000 Hz, 1% THD)
Maximum Power Output	35 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
Tuner Frequency Range (FM)	87.5 – 107.9 MHz
Tuner Frequency Range (AM)	530 – 1,710 kHz
MD Signal-to-Noise Ratio	90 dB
MD Frequency Response	10 – 20,000 Hz
Laser Diode Material	GaAlAs
Laser Wavelength	780 nm
Detachable Front Panel	Yes (with caution alarm)
Audio Features	D-bass boost, Bass/Treble/Fader/Balance control, Attenuator
Playback Modes	Repeat (1, 2), Shuffle (1, 2, All), Bank (skip/play tracks)
Memory Functions	Best Tuning Memory (BTM), Station Memo, Disc Memo
Display Features	Motion Display, Auto Scroll, Clock, Dimmer, Contrast adjustment
Optional Equipment Support	Up to 7 CD/MD changers/players, TV tuner, Rotary Commander
Supplied Accessories	Installation parts, Front panel case
Maintenance	Fuse replacement, Connector cleaning
Safety Precautions	FCC Class B compliance, Laser safety, Moisture condensation handling

Frequently Asked Questions - MDX-C5970FP SONY

How do I reset the unit?

Remove the front panel and press the reset button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen. Note that this will erase the clock setting and some memorized functions.

Can I detach the front panel for theft prevention?

Yes. Press OFF, then press RELEASE, slide the front panel slightly to the left, and pull it off. Use the supplied front panel case when carrying it.

How do I set the clock?

Press SHIFT, then press SET UP repeatedly until 'Clock' appears. Use the dial and arrow buttons to adjust hour and minute, then press SHIFT again.

What audio sources can this unit play?

It can play MiniDiscs (MD) and FM/AM radio. With optional equipment, it can also control CD changers, MD changers, and TV/video.

How do I automatically memorize radio stations?

Use the Best Tuning Memory (BTM) function. Press SHIFT, then PLAY MODE repeatedly until 'B.T.M' appears, then press the right arrow button. The unit stores up to 10 stations per band.

How can I assign a name to a radio station?

Use Station Memo. Tune in the station, press LIST for two seconds, then enter a name (up to 8 characters) using the dial and arrow buttons. Press LIST for two seconds to save.

What is the D-bass feature and how do I use it?

D-bass boosts low frequencies for clearer bass. Turn the D-BASS control to select level 1, 2, or 3. Turn to OFF to cancel. If distorted, adjust the control or volume.

How do I clean the unit?

Clean MD cartridges with a soft dry cloth. For the front panel connectors, detach the front panel and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force.

Why is there no sound?

Check if the ATT function is activated. Ensure the fader control is centered for two-speaker systems. Rotate the dial clockwise to adjust volume. Also check connections.

What should I do if the unit displays 'NO Mag' or 'NO Disc'?

'NO Mag' means the disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD unit. 'NO Disc' means no disc is inserted. Insert a disc or magazine with discs. If the error persists, try a different disc.

USER MANUAL MDX-C5970FP SONY

FM/AM MiniDisc Player

Operating Instructions

US

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-C5970 Serial No.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

MDX-C5970

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.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony MiniDisc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features as well as an optional rotary commander.

In addition to the MD playback and the radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD unit ^1 . When you operate this unit or a connected optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc ^2 .

*1 You can also connect to a CD changer, an MD changer, a CD player, or an MD player.
*2 A CD TEXT disc is an audio CD that includes information such as the disc name, artist name and truck names. This information is recorded on the disc.

Table of Contents

This Unit Only

Notes on MDs 4

Location of controls 5

Getting Started

Resetting the unit 6

Detaching the front panel 6

Setting the clock 7

MD Player

Listening to an MD 7

Playing a MD in various modes ...... 9

Radio

Memorizing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM)....9

Memorizing only the desired stations ..... 10

Receiving the memorized stations.... 10

Storing the station names — Station Memo ... 11

Locating a station by name — List-up ...... 11

Other Functions

Labeling the rotary commander .... 12

Using the rotary commander 12

Adjusting the sound characteristics .... 13

Attenuating the sound 13

Changing the sound and display settings ..... 13

Boosting bass sound — D-bass .... 14

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Unit

Playing a CD or MD 14

Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play .... 16

Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play .... 16

Labeling a CD — Disc Memo ...... 16

Locating a disc by name — List-up .... 17

Selecting specific tracks for playback — Bank .... 18

TV/Video

Watching the TV 19

Watching a video.... 19

Memorizing TV channels automatically ..... 19

Memorizing only the desired TV channels .... 19

Storing the TV channel names 20

Displaying the information stored on discs ... 20

Watching the TV or video while listening to a CD or MD — Simultaneous Play.... 21

Additional Information

Precautions 21

Maintenance.... 22

Dismounting the unit 22

Specifications 23

Troubleshooting guide 24

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.

Illustration of a hand holding a handheld device with a 'X' symbol (no text or symbols on the device itself)

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.

Make sure that it is not left on the dashboard or rear tray of a car etc. where the temperature can also be excessive.

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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.

• 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.

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Cleaning

Wipe the surface of the MD cartridge from time to time with a soft dry cloth.

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Location of controls

Refer to the pages for details.

1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control 8, 10, 15, 18, 19
2 MODE (band/unit select) 9, 10, 14, 17, 19
3 SOURCE (source select) button 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21
4 Dial (volume/bass/treble/left-right/front-rear control) 7, 11, 13, 16, 17
5 SOUND button 13
6 Display window
7 ≜ (eject) button 7
8 LIST button Station Memo 11 Disc Memo 16, 17 List-up 11, 17, 20
9 DSPL (display mode change) button 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17

10 RELEASE (front panel release) button 6, 22
11 Reset button (located on the front side of the unit hidden by the front panel) 6
12 OFF button 6,7
13 SHIFT button PLAY MODE 9, 10, 18, 19 REP 9, 16 SET UP 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 SHUF 9, 16
14 During radio reception: Number buttons 9, 10 During CD/MD playback: Direct disc selection buttons 15 During TV reception: Number buttons 19
15 D-BASS control 14

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time or after replacing the car battery, you must reset the unit.

Remove the front panel and 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 memorized functions.

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent the unit from being stolen.

1 Press OFF.

2 Press RELEASE, then slide the front panel a little to the left, and pull it off towards you.

Notes

• Be sure not to drop the panel when detaching it from the unit.
• 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.
• When carrying the front panel with you, use the supplied front panel case.

Attaching the front panel

Attach part ⓐ of the front panel to part ⓑ of the unit as illustrated and push the left side into position until it clicks.

Notes

• Be sure not to attach the front panel upside down.
• Do not press the front panel too hard against the unit when attaching it.
• Do not press too hard or put excessive pressure on the display window of the front panel.
• Do not expose the front panel to direct sunlight or 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 or where there may be a considerable rise in temperature.

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.

Setting the clock

The clock has a 12-hour digital indication.

Example: Set the clock to 10:08

1 Press SHIFT, then press ② (SET UP) repeatedly until "Clock" appears.

① Press ④ (→).

The hour indication flashes.

② Set the hour.

to go backward

to go forward

③ Press ④ (→).

The minutes indication flashes.

④ Set the minutes.

to go backward

to go forward

2 Press SHIFT.

The clock starts.

3 Press SHIFT.

When the mode setting is complete, the normal playback mode appears.

MD Player

Listening to an MD

Simply insert the MD.

Playback starts automatically.

Labeled side up

Hand holding a touchscreen device with an upward arrow (no text or symbols visible)

If an MD is already inserted, press SOURCE repeatedly until "MD" appears.

The title of the MD* and the track title will be displayed on the display window, then the playing time will appear.

MD indication

Elapsed playing time

* Only if these titles are prerecorded on the MD.

Tip

If the name of the MD is too long, you can scroll it across the display window by pressing SHIFT, then ① (←) while the disc name or track name is displayed.

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.

To Press

Stop playback OFF

Eject the MD ▲

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press DSPL, the item changes as follows:

graph TD
    A["Elapsed playback time"] --> B["Disc name*1"]
    B --> C["Track name*2"]
    C --> D["Clock"]

*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.

After you select the desired items, the display will automatically change to the Motion Display mode after a few seconds. In the Motion Display mode, all the above items are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 13.)

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, information automatically scrolls across 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.

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.ScrI" appears.
3 Press ④ (→) to select "A.ScrI on".
4 Press SHIFT.

To cancel Auto Scroll, select "A.Scrl off" in step 2 above.

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and release for each track you want to skip.

To locate succeeding tracks

To locate preceding tracks

Locating a specific point in a track — Manual Search

During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold. Release when you have found the desired point.

To search forward

To search backward

Note

If "LLLL" or "4" appears in the display, that means you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

Playing a MD in various modes

You can play MDs in various modes:

• Repeat (Repeat Play) repeats the current track.
• Shuf (Shuffle Play) plays all the tracks in random order.

Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play

1 During playback, press SHIFT.

Every time you press SHIFT, only the items you can select light up.

2 Press ⑥ (REP) repeatedly until "Repeat 1" appears.

Repeat Play starts.

3 Press SHIFT.

To return to the normal playback mode, select "Repeat off" in step 2 above.

Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play

1 During playback, press SHIFT.
2 Press ⑦ (SHUF) repeatedly until "Shuf 1" appears.

Shuffle Play starts.

3 Press SHIFT.

To return to the normal playback mode, select "Shuf off" in step 2 above.

Radio

Memorizing stations automatically

— 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).

Caution

When tuning in a station while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the tuner.

Each time you press SOURCE, the source changes as follows:

graph LR
    A["TUNER"] --> B["CD*"]
    B --> C["MD"]
    C --> D["TV*"]

* If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, this item will not appear.

2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.

Each time you press MODE, the band changes as follows:

graph LR
    A["→ FM1"] --> B["→ FM2"] --> C["→ AM"]

3 Press SHIFT, then press ③ (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "B.T.M" appears.

4 Press ④ (→).

The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons.

A beep sounds and the setting is stored.

5 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.
• If an MD is not in the unit, only the tuner band appears even if you press SOURCE.

Memorizing only the desired stations

You can preset up to 20 FM stations (10 each for FM1 and 2), up to 10 AM stations in the order of your choice.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the tuner.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.
3 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to tune in the station you want to store on the number button.
4 Press and hold the desired number button (① to ⑩) until "MEM" appears.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

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

Receiving the memorized stations

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the tuner.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the band.
3 Press the number button (1 to 10) on which the desired station is stored.

If you cannot tune in a preset station

Push and release the SEEK/AMS control up or down 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.

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 (→) to select "Local on". Press SHIFT. 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, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).

If FM stereo reception is poor — Monaural Mode

1 During radio reception, press SHIFT, then press ③ (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “Mono” appears.
2 Press ④ (→) repeatedly until "Mono on" appears.

The sound improves, but becomes monaural ("ST" disappears).

3 Press SHIFT.

To go back to the normal mode, select "Mono off" in step 2 above.

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press DSPL, the item changes as follows:

Frequency Clock

After you select the desired items, the display will automatically change to the Motion Display mode after a few seconds. In the Motion Display mode, all the above items are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 13.)

Storing the station names

— Station Memo

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 assign a name of up to eight characters for a station.

Storing the station names

1 Tune in a station whose name you want to store.

2 Press LIST for two seconds.

3 Enter the characters.

① Rotate the dial clockwise to select the desired characters.

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If you rotate the dial counterclockwise, the characters appear in the reverse order.

If you want to put a blank space between characters, select “_” (underbar).

② Press ④ (→) after locating the desired character.

The flashing cursor moves to the next space.

If you press ① (←), the flashing cursor moves to the left.

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 or correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for each character.

Displaying the station name

Press DSPL during radio reception.

Each time you press DSPL, the item changes as follows:

graph LR
    A["Station name*"] --> B["Frequency"]
    B --> C["Clock"]

* If the station name of a station is not stored, "NO Name" appears in the display for one second.

Erasing the station name

1 Tune in any station and press LIST for two seconds.
2 Press DSPL for two seconds.
3 Rotate the dial to select the name that you want to erase.
4 Press ⑤ (ENTER) for two seconds.

The name is erased. 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.

Locating a station by

name — List-up

1 Press LIST momentarily.

The name assigned to the station currently playing appears in the display.

2 Press LIST repeatedly until you find the desired station.
3 Press ⑤ (ENTER) to tune in the desired station.

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.

Other Functions

You can also control this unit with an optional rotary commander.

Labeling the rotary commander

Depending on how you mount the rotary commander, attach the appropriate label as shown in the illustration below.

Using the rotary commander

The rotary commander works by pressing buttons and/or rotating controls. You can control the optional CD or MD unit with the rotary commander.

By pressing the button (the SOURCE and MODE buttons)

Every time you press SOURCE, the source changes as follows:

Tuner → CD* → MD → TV*

Pressing MODE changes the operation in the following ways:

• Tuner : FM1 → FM2 → AM
• CD unit*: CD1 → CD2 → ...
• MD unit : MD1 → MD2 → ...
  • TV/Video*: TV → Video1 → Video2

* If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, this item will not appear.

By rotating the control (the SEEK/AMS control)

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Rotate the control 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.
• Tune in the stations automatically. Rotate and hold the control to find a specific station.

By pressing in and rotating the control (the PRESET/DISC control)

Illustration of a hand holding a device with a scroll wheel (no text or symbols)

Push in and rotate the control to:

• Receive the stations memorized on the number buttons.
• Change the disc.

Other operations

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

Press SOUND to adjust the volume and sound menu.

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Press LIST to display the memorized names.

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of controls is factory-set as in the illustration below.

To increase

To decrease

If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.

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Press SOUND for two seconds while pushing the VOL control.

Tip

You can also change the operative direction of these controls with the unit.

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the bass, treble, balance and fader.

Each source can store the bass and treble levels independently.

1 Select the item you want to adjust by pressing SOUND repeatedly.

VOL (volume) → BAS (bass) → TRE (treble) → BAL (left-right) → FAD (front-rear)

2 Adjust the selected item by rotating the dial.

Adjust within three seconds after selecting the item. (After three seconds, the dial functions reverts to volume control.)

Attenuating the sound

Press ATT on the optional rotary commander.

"ATT on" flashes momentarily.

To restore the previous volume level, press ATT again.

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 7).
  • D.Info (dual information) – to display the clock and the play mode at the same time (on) or to display the information alternately (off).
• Dimmer – to change the brightness of the display.
  — Select "Auto" to dim the display only when you turn the lights on.
  — Select "on" to dim the display.
  — Select "off" to deactivate Dimmer.

- Contrast – to adjust the contrast if the indications in the display are not recognizable because of the unit's installed position.

- 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.

— Select "norm" to use the optional rotary commander as the factory-set position.
— Select "rev" when you mount the rotary commander on the right of the steering column.

- M.dspl (Motion display) – to turn the motion display 1, 2, or off.

• A. Scrl (Auto Scroll) (page 8, 15).

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 → D.Info* → Dimmer → Contrast → Beep → RM → M.dspl → A.Scrl*

* When no MD or CD is playing, this item will not appear.

Note

The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

3 Press ④ (→) to select the desired setting (Example: on or off).

For the “Contrast” setting, pressing ④ (→) makes the contrast higher, and pressing ① (←) makes the contrast lower.

4 Press SHIFT.

After the mode setting is complete, the display returns to normal playback mode.

Boosting bass sound

— D-bass

You can enjoy a 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 while the vocal volume remains the same. You can emphasize and adjust the bass sound easily with the D-BASS control.

Adjusting the bass curve

Turn the D-BASS control to adjust the bass level (1, 2 or 3).

"D-BASS"* appears in the display.

To cancel, turn the dial to the OFF position.

Note

If the bass sound becomes distorted, adjust the D-BASS control or volume.

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Unit

This unit can control a maximum of seven external CD/MD units in this configuration:

CD unit - maximum of five

MD unit - maximum of five

Any combination up to seven will work.

If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.

Playing a CD or MD

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD or MD.

2 Press MODE until the desired unit appears.

CD/MD playback starts.

When a CD or MD unit is connected, all the tracks play from the beginning.

Changing the displayed items

Each time you press DSPL during CD, CD TEXT, or MD playback, the item changes as follows:

graph TD
    A["Track number/ Elapsed playback time"] --> B["Disc name*1 / Artist name*2"]
    B --> C["Track name*3"]
    C --> D["Clock"]

*1 If you have not labeled the disc or if there is no disc name prerecorded on the MD, "NO D.Name" appears in the display.
*2 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.)
*3 If the track name of an MD is not prerecorded, "NO T.Name" appears in the display.

Tip

If the name of the MD is too long, you can scroll it across the display window by pressing SHIFT, then ① (←).

You can label CD and CD TEXT discs with a personalized name using the disc memo function. Refer to "Labeling a CD" (page 16). However, if you use personalized labels, they will always take priority over the original CD TEXT information when such information is displayed.

Tip

If you want to display the original CD TEXT information after labeling the CD TEXT disc with a personalized name, press SHIFT, then ④ (→).

After you select the desired items, the display will automatically change to the Motion Display mode after a few seconds. In the Motion Display mode, all the above items are scrolled in the display one by one in order.

Tip

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See "Changing the sound and display settings" on page 13.)

Automatically scrolling a disc name — Auto Scroll

If the disc name, artist name, or track name on a CD TEXT disc or MD exceeds 10 characters and the Auto Scroll function is on, information automatically scrolls across 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.

If you press DSPL to change the display item, the disc or track name of the MD or CD TEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether you set the function on or off.

1 During playback, Press SHIFT.
2 Press ② (SET UP) repeatedly until "A.ScrI" appears.
3 Press ④ (→) to select "A.ScrI on".
4 Press SHIFT.

To cancel Auto Scroll, select "A.Scrl off" in step 3 above.

Note

For some CD TEXT discs with very many characters, the following cases may happen:

— Some of the characters are not displayed.
— Auto Scroll does not work.

Tip

To manually scroll the long name of an MD or CD TEXT disc after activating the Auto Scroll function, press SHIFT, then ① (←) (manual scroll).

Locating a specific track

— Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)

During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and release for each track you want to skip.

To locate succeeding tracks

To locate preceding tracks

Locating a specific point in a track — Manual Search

During playback, push the SEEK/AMS control up or down and hold. Release when you have found the desired point.

To search forward

To search backward

Locating a disc by disc number — Direct Disc Selection

Press the number button that corresponds with the desired disc number.

The desired disc in the current unit begins playback.

Playing tracks repeatedly

— 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.

graph LR
    A["Repeat 1"] --> B["Repeat 2"]
    B --> C["Repeat off"]

Repeat Play starts.

3 Press SHIFT.

To return to the normal playback mode, select "Repeat off" in step 2 above.

Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play

You can select:

• Shuf 1 – to play the tracks on the current disc in random order.
• Shuf 2 – to play the tracks in the current unit in random order.
• Shuf All – to play all the tracks in all units in random order.

1 During playback, press SHIFT.

2 Press ⑦ (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

graph LR
    A["Shuf 1"] --> B["Shuf 2"]
    B --> C["Shuf All*"]
    C --> D["Shuf off"]

Shuffle Play starts.

* "Shuf All" is available for CD/MD changer only.

3 Press SHIFT.

To return to the normal playback mode, select "Shuf off" in step 2 above.

Labeling a CD — Disc Memo

(For a CD unit with the custom file function)

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 18).

1 Play the CD and press LIST for two seconds.

2 Enter the characters.

① Rotate the dial clockwise to select the desired characters.

$$ \begin{array}{l} (A \to B \to C \to \dots Z \to 0 \to 1 \to 2 \to \ \dots 9 \to + \to - \to * \to / \to \backslash \to > \to < \ \to . \to_ {-}) \end{array} $$

If you rotate the dial counterclockwise, the characters will appear in reverse order.

If you want to put a blank space between characters, select “_” (underbar).

② Press ④ (→) after locating the desired character.

The flashing cursor moves to the next space.

If you press ① (←), the flashing cursor moves to the left.

③ Repeat steps ① and ② to enter the entire name.

3 To return to normal CD playback mode, press LIST for two seconds.

Tip

To erase or correct a name, enter “_” (under-bar) for each character.

Displaying the disc memo

Press DSPL during CD or CD TEXT disc playback.

Each time you press DSPL during CD or CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as follows:

graph TD
    A["Track number/ Elapsed playback time"] --> B["Disc memo name"]
    B --> C["Track name*"]
    C --> D["Clock"]

* If you connect an optional CD unit with the CD TEXT function, the CD TEXT information will appear in the display when you play a CD TEXT disc.

Erasing the disc memo

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD.
2 Press MODE repeatedly to select the CD unit.
3 Press LIST for two seconds.
4 Press DSPL for two seconds.
5 Rotate the dial to select the name you want to erase.
6 Press ⑤ (ENTER) for two seconds.

The name is erased.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.

7 Press LIST for two seconds.

The unit returns to normal CD playback mode.

Note

When a personalized label is erased, the original CD TEXT information will appear in the display.

Locating a disc by name

— List-up (For a CD unit with the custom file function or an MD unit)

You can use this function for discs that have been assigned a custom name. For more information on disc names, refer to "Labeling a CD" (page 16).

1 Press LIST.

The name assigned to the current disc appears in the display.

When you assign a disc memo label to a CD TEXT disc, it takes priority over the original CD TEXT information.

2 Press LIST repeatedly until you find the desired disc.
3 Press ⑤ (ENTER) to play the disc.

Notes

• After a disc name has been displayed for five seconds, the display returns to normal playback mode. To turn off the display, press DSPL.
- The track names are not displayed during MD or CD TEXT disc playback.
- 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 a disc, first press the number button, then choose the disc that has not been loaded.
- There are also some letters which cannot be displayed (during MD or CD TEXT disc playback).

Selecting specific tracks for playback

— Bank (For a CD unit with the custom file function)

If you label the disc, you can set the unit to skip or play the tracks of your choice.

1 Start playing the disc and press SHIFT, then press ③ (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

Bank edit mode

Note

If you have not labeled the disc, the bank edit mode does not appear. To go back to normal playback mode, press SHIFT.

2 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to select the track number you want to skip and press ⑤ (ENTER).

The indication changes from "Play" to "Skip." To return the indication to "Play," press ⑤ (ENTER) again.

3 Repeat step 2 to set "Play" or "Skip" for all the tracks.

4 Press ③ (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. The unit returns to normal CD playback mode.

5 Press SHIFT.

Notes

• You can set "Play" or "Skip" for up to 24 tracks.
• You cannot set "Skip" for all the tracks on a CD.

Playing specific 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.

2 Press ④ (→) to repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

graph LR
    A["Bank on"] --> B["Bank inv"]
    B --> C["Bank off"]

Playback starts from the track following the current one.

3 Press SHIFT.

To return to normal playing mode, select "Bank off" in step 2 above.

TV/Video

You can connect an optional TV tuner and TV monitor to this unit.

Watching the TV

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "TV" appears.

2 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to select the desired TV band.

Watching a video

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "TV" appears.

2 Press MODE repeatedly to select "Video 1." Playback the video.

Note

"Video 2" appears if the VIDEO 2 terminal of the TV monitor is selected.

Memorizing TV channels automatically

The unit selects the TV channels with the strongest signals and memorizes them in the order of their frequency.

Caution

When tuning in a station while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "TV" appears.

2 Press SHIFT, then press ③ (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until "Auto mem" appears.

3 Press ④ (→).

The unit stores TV channels in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sound when the setting is stored.

4 Press SHIFT.

Notes

• The unit does not store TV channels with weak signals. If only a few TV channels can be received, some number buttons will remain empty.
• When a preset number is indicated in the display, the unit starts storing TV channels from the one currently displayed.

Memorizing only the desired TV channels

You can store up to 10 channels on the number buttons in the order of your choice.

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "TV" appears.
2 Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to tune in the TV channel you want to store on each number button.
3 Keep the desired number button (1 to 10) pressed until you hear a beep sound.

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

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

Storing the TV channel names

Follow the steps in "Storing the station names" (page 11).

Displaying the TV or radio station names

Press LIST during TV or radio reception.

Example: When receiving the FM1 band

① Preset number
② Stored station names
③ Frequencies*

* If the name of a station is not stored, the frequency of that station will be displayed instead.

Notes

• It may take some time before all indications appear in the display.
• The TV channel does not appear during list display.
• The contents of the preset memory cannot be listed when the unit is in simultaneous play mode (page 21).

Turning off the display

During radio reception, press LIST again.

During TV reception, the list display on the TV monitor will automatically turn off after a few seconds.

Displaying the information stored on discs

Press LIST during CD/MD playback.

Example: When CD unit 1 is selected.

① Disc numbers
② Titles stored as custom files
③ No disc is loaded*1
④ No stored titles*2
⑤ TOC information has not been identified yet*3

*1 A blank space is displayed next to a disc number represents empty slots in the disc magazine.
*2 If a title is not registered in the custom file, "*****" is displayed.
* If the disc information has not been read yet, "?" is displayed.

Notes

• It may take some time until all indications appear in the display.
• The TV channel does not appear during list display.
• The contents of the preset memory cannot be listed when the unit is in the simultaneous play mode.

Turning off the display

Press LIST again.

Watching the TV or video while listening to a CD or MD — Simultaneous Play

The simultaneous play function does not work while you are listening to the radio.

1 Press SOURCE for two seconds.

2 Press ① (←).

3 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select a CD or MD.

4 Press ④ (→).

5 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select a TV or video.

6 Press SOURCE for two seconds.

Simultaneous Play starts.

If you are already watching the TV or video and want to begin listening to a CD or MD as well follow the same above steps except press ④ ( ) in step 2 and press ① ( ) in step 4.

Returning to normal mode

To cancel the CD or MD, follow the steps above and select “—” in step 3.

To cancel the TV or video, follow the steps above and select “- -” in step 5.

Note

If you press the EJECT button on a CD/MD unit while the unit is in simultaneous play mode, Simultaneous Play is canceled.

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.
• If your car is equipped with a power aerial, it will extend automatically while the unit is operating.
• Connecting this unit may cause some car battery wear when your car has no ACC (accessory) position on the ignition key switch.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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.

Maintenance

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating started on the original 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.

Warning

Never use a fuse with an amperage rating exceeding the one supplied with the unit as this could damage the unit.

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order 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.

Line drawing of a hand inserting a card into a device (no text or symbols)

Main unit

Line drawing of a hand using a tool to apply or install a package (no text or symbols present)

Back of the front panel

Notes

• For safety, turn off the engine before cleaning the connectors and remove the key from the ignition switch.
• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or any metal device.

Dismounting the unit

graph TD
    A["Device with top panel"] --> B{Release key (supplied)}
    B --> C["Device with internal components"]
    C --> D["Device with internal connectors"]
    D --> E["Device with external ports"]

Pull the unit out while the release key is inserted.

Press the clip inside the front cover with a thin screw driver, and lever the front cover free.

Diagram of a door handle assembly with a tool, showing no text or symbols

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

MD 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 W*

* 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 9 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),

0.4% (mono)

Separation 35 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 35 W · 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs	Line outputs (2)Power antenna relay control leadPower amplifier control leadTelephone ATT control leadIllumination control lead
Tone controls Bass ±8 dB at 100 Hz
	Treble ±8 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements 12 V DC car battery(negative ground)
Dimensions	Approx. 178 · 50 · 184 mm(7 ^1 /s · 2 · 7 ^1 /4)(w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions	Approx. 182 · 53 · 162 mm(7 ^1 /4 · 2 ^1 /s · 6 ^1 /2)(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)
Optional accessories	Rotary commanderRM-X4SBUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord)RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
Optional equipment CD changer (10 discs)
	CDX-828, CDX-727MD changer (6 discs)MDX-65Other CD/MD changers with the Sony-BUS systemSource selectorXA-C30TV tunerXT-40V, etc

U.S. and foreign patents licensed from Dolby laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

Problem	Cause/Solution
No sound.	Cancel the ATT function.Set the fader control to the center position for two-speaker systems.Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction to adjust the volume.
The contents of the memory have been erased.	The power cord or battery has been disconnected.The reset button has been pressed.→ Store again into the memory.
Indications do not appear in the display.	Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning the connectors” (page 22) for details.
No beep sound.	The beep sound is canceled (page 13).

CD/MD playback

Problem	Cause/Solution
A disc cannot be loaded.	Another MD is already loaded.The MD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way.
Playback does not begin.	Defective MD or dirty CD.
A disc is automatically ejected.	The ambient temperature exceeds 50°C.
MD will not eject.	Press ▲ for two seconds.
The operation buttons do not function.	Press the reset button.
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.→ Use manual tuning.
The “ST” indication flashes.	• Tune in the frequency precisely.• The broadcast signal is too weak.→ Set to the MONO mode (page 10).

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
NO Mag	The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD unit.	Insert the disc magazine with discs into the CD/MD unit.
NO Disc	No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.	Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.
NG Discs	A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem.	Insert another CD/MD.
Error *1	A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.*2	Clean or insert the CD correctly.
	An MD does not play because of some problem.*2	Insert another MD.
Blank *1	No tracks have been recorded on an MD.*2	Play an MD with tracks recorded on it.
Push Reset	The CD/MD unit cannot be operated because of some problem.	Press the reset button of the this unit.
Not Ready	The lid of the MD unit is open or MDs are not inserted properly.	Close the lid or inserted the MDs properly.

*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.
^*2 The disc number causing the error appears in the display.

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