MDX-C5970R - Car stereo SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MDX-C5970R SONY

FM/MW/LW MiniDisc Player Operating Instructions

 1999 by Sony Corporation

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 radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD unit *1. 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*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 track names. This information is recorded on the disc.

This Unit Only Notes on MDs 4 Location of controls 5

Resetting the unit 6 Detaching the front panel 6 Setting the clock 7

Listening to an MD 7 Playing an MD in various modes 9

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Unit Playing a CD or MD 19 Playing tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play 20 Playing tracks in random order — Shuffle Play 20 Labelling a CD — Disc Memo 21 Locating a disc by name — List-up 22 Selecting specific tracks for playback — Bank 22

Memorizing stations automatically — Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 9 Memorizing only the desired stations 10 Receiving the memorized stations 10

RDS Overview of the RDS function 11

Displaying the station name 11 Retuning the same programme automatically — Alternative Frequencies (AF) 12 Listening to traffic announcements 13 Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and TA data 14 Locating a station by programme type 14 Setting the clock automatically 15

Labelling the rotary commander 16 Using the rotary commander 16 Adjusting the sound characteristics 17 Attenuating the sound 17 Changing the sound and display settings 18 Boosting the bass sound — D.bass 18

Since an MD itself is housed in a cartridge, free from accidental contact with your fingers and dust, 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. Observe the following for best results.

Notes on mounting labels

Be sure to mount labels on cartridges correctly, as failing to do so may cause the MD to become stuck in the changer. •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.

Never touch the surface of the MD itself by deliberately opening the shutter on the cartridge.

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 direct sunlight where there can a considerable rise in temperature.

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

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

Location of controls

LIST PTY AF/TA MODE SOUND SEEK/AMS D - BASS OFF 1 2

DSPL DSPL D SOURCE SHIFT RELEASE OFF

MDX-C5970R MDX-C5960R Refer to the pages for details.

1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) control 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 22

!¡ Reset button (located on the front side of the unit behind by the front panel) 6

2 MODE (band/unit select) button 9, 10,

3 SOURCE (source select) button 7, 8, 9,

10, 13, 19, 21 4 Dial (volume/bass/treble/left-right/ front-rear) 7, 17, 21 5 SOUND button 17 6 Display window 7 6 (eject) button 7 8 PTY/LIST button Disc Memo 21 List-up 22 RDS Programme 15

!¢ During radio reception:

Number buttons 10, 13, 14 During CD/MD playback: Direct disc selection buttons 20 !∞ DSPL (display mode change) button 8, 11, 19, 21, 22 !§ D-BASS control 18

Attaching the front panel

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

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 ballpoint 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.

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.

• 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 windows 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.

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.

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

Example: Set the clock to 10:08

Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until “Clock” appears.

Listening to an MD Simply insert the MD.

Playback starts automatically. Labelled side up

The hour indication flashes.

2 Set the hour. to go backward to go forward

If an MD is already inserted, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “MD” appears.

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

Elapsed playing time

The minute indication flashes.

* Only if these titles are prerecorded on the MD.

4 Set the minute. to go backward to go forward

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.

When the last track on the MD is over

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

The track number indication returns to “1, ” and playback restarts from the first track of the

Changing the displayed item

Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: $ Elapsed playback time $ Disc name*1

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.

SEEK/AMS To locate succeeding tracks

*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.

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 the button when you have found the desired point.

SEEK/AMS 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 18.)

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.

During playback, press (SHIFT).

Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until

Press (4) (n) to select “A.Scrl on”.

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

To search backward Note ” or “ ” appears in the If “ display, you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

Playing an 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.

During playback, press (SHIFT).

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

Memorizing stations automatically

— Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

Playing tracks repeatedly

Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until

The unit selects the stations with the strongest signals and memorises them in the order of their frequencies. You can store up to 10 stations on each band (FM1, FM2, MW and

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

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows: z TUNER

z MD Repeat play starts.

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

To return to the normal playback mode, select

“Repeat off” in step 2 above.

Playing tracks in random order

During playback, press (SHIFT).

Press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until

Shuffle play starts.

To return to the normal playback mode, select

“Shuf off” in step 2 above.

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

Each time you press (MODE), the band changes as follows: z FM1

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

The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sound and the setting is stored.

• The unit does not store stations with weak signals. If only a few stations are received, some number buttons will retain heir 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

Receiving the memorized stations

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

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

Press the number button ((1) to (10)) on which the desired station is stored.

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner.

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band.

Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down to tune in the station you want to store on the number button.

Press and hold the desired number button ((1) to (10)) until “MEM” appears.

The number button indication appears in the display.

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

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) (n) 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

During radio reception, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “Mono” appears.

Press (4) (n) repeatedly until “Mono on“ appears.

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

To go back to 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 18.)

RDS Overview of the RDS function

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows FM stations to send additional digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. Your car stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are just a few: retuning the same programme automatically, listening to traffic announcements, and locating a station by programme type. Notes • Depending on the country or region, not all of the RDS functions are available. • RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is weak or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.

Displaying the station name

The name of the current station lights up in the display. Select an FM station (page 9). When you tune in an FM station that transmits RDS data, the station name appears in the display.

The “*” indication means that an RDS station is being received.

Changing the displayed item

Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows: Frequency (Station Name) ˜ 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. continue to next page n

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 18.)

Changing the displayed item

Each time you press (AF/TA), the item changes as follows: ” AF on

“NO Name” appears if the received station does not transmit RDS data.

Retuning the same programme automatically

— Alternative Frequencies (AF) The Alternative Frequencies (AF) function automatically selects and retunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same programme during a longdistance drive without having to retune the station manually. Frequencies change automatically. 98.5MHz

Select an FM station (page 9).

Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until “AF on” appears. The unit starts searching for an alternative station with a stronger signal in the same network.

When there is no alternative station in the area and you do not need to search for an alternative station, turn the AF function off by pressing (AF/TA) repeatedly until “AF TA off” appears.

* Select this to turn on both the AF and TA functions. Notes • When “NO AF” and the station name flash alternately, it means that the unit cannot find an alternative station in the network. • If the station name starts flashing after selecting a station with the AF function on, this indicates that no alternative frequency is available. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down while the station name is flashing (within eight seconds). The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Programme Identification) data (“PI SEEK” appears and no sound is heard). If the unit cannot find another frequency, “NO PI” appears, and the unit returns to the previously selected frequency.

Listening to a regional programme

The “REG on” (regional on) function lets you stay tuned to a regional programme without being switched to another regional station. (Note that you must turn the AF function on.) The unit is factory preset to “REG on,” but if you want to turn off the function, do the following.

During radio reception, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until “REG” appears.

Press (4) (n) repeatedly until “REG off” appears.

Note that selecting “REG off” might cause the unit to switch to another regional station within the same network.

To return to regional on, select “REG on” in step 2 above.

Note This function does not work in the United Kingdom and in some other areas.

(United Kingdom only)

To cancel the current traffic announcement

The Local Link function lets you select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.

Press a number button that has a local station stored on it.

Within five seconds, press the number button of the local station again.

Repeat this procedure until the desired local station is received.

Listening to traffic announcements

The Traffic Announcement (TA) and Traffic Programme (TP) data let you automatically tune in an FM station that is broadcasting traffic announcements even if you are listening to other programme sources. Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until “TA on” or “AF TA on” appears. The unit starts searching for traffic information stations. “TP” appears in the display when the unit finds a station broadcasting traffic announcements. When the traffic announcement starts, “TA” flashes. The flashing stops when the traffic announcement is over.

Press (AF/TA) or (SOURCE).

To cancel all traffic announcements, turn off the function by pressing (AF/TA) until “AF TA off” appears.

Presetting the volume of traffic announcements

You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements beforehand so you won’t miss the announcement. When a traffic announcement starts, the volume will be automatically adjusted to the preset level.

Select the desired volume level.

Press (AF/TA) for two seconds.

“TA” appears and the setting is stored.

Receiving emergency announcements

If an emergency announcement comes in while you are listening to the radio, the programme will be automatically switched to it. If you are listening to a source other than the radio, the emergency announcements will be heard if you set AF or TA to on. The unit will then automatically switch to these announcements no matter which source you are listening to at the time.

If the traffic announcement starts while you are listening to another programme source, the unit automatically switches to the announcement and goes back to the original source when the announcement is over. Notes • “NO TP” flashes for five seconds if the received station does not broadcast traffic announcements. Then, the unit starts searching for a station that broadcasts it. • When “EON” appears with “TP” in the display, the current station makes use of broadcast traffic announcement of other stations in the same network.

Presetting the RDS stations with the AF and

TA data When you preset RDS stations, the unit stores each station’s data as well as its frequency, so you don’t have to turn on the AF or TA function every time you tune in the preset station. You can select a different setting (AF, TA, or both) for individual preset stations, or the same setting for all preset stations.

Presetting the same setting for all preset stations

Select an FM band (page 9).

Press (AF/TA) repeatedly to select either

“AF on”, “TA on” or “AF TA on” (for both AF and TA functions). Note that selecting “AF TA off” stores not only RDS stations, but also non-RDS stations.

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

Press (4) (n) until “B.T.M” flashes.

Presetting different settings for each preset station

Select an FM band, and tune in the desired station (page 10).

Press (AF/TA) repeatedly to select either

“AF on”, “TA on” or “AF TA on” (for both AF and TA functions).

Press the desired number button until

“MEM” appears. Repeat from step 1 to preset other stations.

If you want to change the preset AF and/or TA setting after you tuned the preset station, you can do so by turning the AF or TA function on or off.

Locating a station by programme type

You can locate the station you want by selecting one of the programme types shown below. Programme types News Current Affairs Information Sports Education Drama Culture Science Varied Popular Music Rock Music Easy Listening Light Classical Classical Other Music Type Weather Finance Children’s programmes Social Affairs Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Music Country Music National Music Oldies Music Folk Music Documentary Not specified

News Affairs Info Sport Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Pop M Rock M Easy M Light M Classics Other M Weather Finance Children Social A Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Country Nation M Oldies Folk M Document None

You cannot use this function in some countries where no PTY (Programme Type selection) data is available.

Press (PTY/LIST) during FM reception until “PTY” appears.

The current programme type name appears if the station is transmitting the PTY data.

“- - - - -” appears if the received station is not an RDS station, or if the RDS data has not been received.

Press (PTY/LIST) repeatedly until the desired programme type appears.

The programme types appear in the order shown in the above table. Note that you cannot select “None” (Not specified) for searching.

Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down.

The unit starts searching for a station broadcasting the selected programme type. When the unit finds the programme, the programme type appears again for five seconds. “NO” and the programme type appear alternately for five seconds if the unit cannot find the programme type. It then returns to the previous selected station.

Setting the clock automatically

The CT (Clock Time) data from the RDS transmission sets the clock automatically.

During radio reception, press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until

Press (4) (n) repeatedly until “CT on” appears.

Press (SHIFT) to return to the normal display.

To cancel the CT function

Select “CT off” in step 2 above. Notes • The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received. • There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time.

By rotating the control

(the SEEK/AMS control)

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

Labelling the rotary commander

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

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

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

Using the rotary commander

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

(the SOURCE and MODE buttons)

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

Tuner n CD* n MD Pressing (MODE) changes the operation in the following ways;

• Tuner: FM1 n FM2 n MW n LW • CD unit*: CD1 n CD2 n … • MD unit: MD1 n MD2 n … * If the corresponding optional equipment is not connected, this item will not appear.

Push in and rotate the control to:

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

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume.

OFF Press (ATT) to attenuate the sound.

Press (OFF) to turn off the unit.

Adjusting the sound characteristics

You can adjust the bass, treble, balance and fader. Each source can store the bass and treble levels respectively.

VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n

TRE (treble) n BAL (left-right) n FAD (front-rear)

Press (SOUND) to adjust the volume and sound menu.

• Display the memorised names. • Display the programme type.

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

Adjust the selected item by rotating the dial.

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

Attenuating the sound

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of controls is factoryset as in the illustration below. To increase

Press (ATT) on the optional rotary commander.

“ATT on” flashes momentarily. To restore the previous volume level, press (ATT) again.

The unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone-ATT function).

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

Press (SOUND) for two seconds while pushing the VOL control.

Tip You can also change the operative direction of these controls with the unit (page 18).

•Clock (page 7). •CT (Clock Time) (page 15). •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 on or off the beeps. •RM (Rotary Commander) — to change the operative direction of the controls of the rotary commander. — Select “norm” to use the rotary commander in the factory-set position. — Select “rev” when you mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column. •M.dspl (Motion display) — to turn the motion display 1, 2, or off. •A.Scrl (Auto Scroll) (page 8, 19).

Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until the desired item appears.

Each time you press (2) (SET UP), the item changes as follows: Clock n CT n D.Info* n Dimmer n Contrast n Beep n RM n M.dspl n A.Scrl* * When no MD or CD is playing, this item will not appear. Note The displayed item will differ depending on the source.

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

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

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

Boosting the 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. Level

Changing the sound and display settings

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 Dbass control or volume.

With Optional Equipment

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 You can label CD and CD TEXT discs with a personalized name using the disc memo function. Refer to “Labelling a CD” (page 21).

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 labelling the CD TEXT disc with a personalized name, press (SHIFT), then (4) (n).

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.

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the

The Motion Display mode can be turned off. (See “Changing the sound and display settings” on page 18.)

Press (MODE) until the desired unit appears.

CD/MD playback starts.

Automatically scrolling a disc name

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

Changing the displayed item

Each time you press (DSPL) during CD, CD TEXT or MD playback, the item changes as follows: $ Track number/ Elapsed playback time $ Disc name*1/Artist name*2 $ Track name*3 $ Clock

*1 If you have not labelled 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 a CD TEXT disc or MD is not prerecorded, “NO T.Name” appears in the display. Tip If the name of the MD or CD TEXT disc is too long, you can scroll it across the display by pressing (SHIFT), then (1) (N).

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 or CD TEXT disc.

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.

During playback, press (SHIFT).

Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until

Press (4) (n) to select “A.Scrl on”.

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.

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

SEEK/AMS To locate preceding tracks

Locating a specific point in a track

Playing tracks repeatedly

— Repeat Play You can select: •Repeat 1 — to repeat a track. •Repeat 2 — to repeat a disc.

During playback, press (SHIFT).

Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. z Repeat 1

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

Repeat off Z Repeat Play starts.

To return to normal playback mode, select

“Repeat off” in step 2 above.

SEEK/AMS Press (SHIFT).

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 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.

During playback, press (SHIFT).

Press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. z Shuf 1

Shuf off Z Shuffle Play starts.

* “Shuf All” is available for CD/MD changer(s) only.

To return to normal playback mode, select

“Shuf off” in step 2 above.

Labelling a CD — Disc Memo

Displaying the disc memo name

Press (DSPL) during CD or CD TEXT disc playback.

(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 and select the specific tracks for playback (page 22).

Each time you press (DSPL) during CD or

CD TEXT disc playback, the item changes as follows:

Play the CD and press (PTY/LIST) for two seconds.

Track number/ Elapsed playback time $ Disc memo name

Enter the characters.

1 Rotate the dial clockwise to select the desired characters. (A n B n C n ··· Z n 0 n 1 n 2 n ··· 9 n + n – n * n / n \ n > n < n.n_)

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

If you want to put a blank space between characters, select “_” (underbar). 2 Press (4) (n) after locating the desired character. The flashing cursor moves to the next space.

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

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

* 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

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select CD.

Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the CD unit.

Press (PTY/LIST) for two seconds.

Press (DSPL) for two seconds.

Rotate the dial to select the name you want to erase.

Press (5) (ENTER) for two seconds.

The name is erased. Repeat steps 5 and 6 if you want to erase other names.

Press (PTY/LIST) for two seconds.

The unit returns to normal CD playback mode.

To return to normal CD playback mode, press (PTY/LIST) for two seconds.

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

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 “Labelling a CD” (page 21).

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

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 your choice.

Start playing the disc and press (SHIFT).

Then press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds. Bank edit mode

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

CD TEXT information.

Press (PTY/LIST) repeatedly until you find the desired disc.

Press (5) (ENTER) to play the disc.

• After a disc name has been displayed for five seconds, the display return 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 playback).

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

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.

Repeat step 2 to set the “Play” or “Skip” mode on all the tracks.

Press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.

The unit returns to normal CD playback mode.

• You can set the “Play” and “Skip” for up to 24 tracks. • You cannot set the “Skip” for all the tracks on a CD.

Playing the 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.

During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until

“Bank” appears. Press (4) (n) to repeatedly until the desired setting appears. z Bank on

Playback starts from the track following the current one.

To return to normal playing mode, select

“Bank off“ in step 2 above.

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 centre 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 has evaporated.

Dismounting the unit

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.

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.

Pull the unit out while the release key is inserted.

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

Back of the front panel

•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.

MD player section Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter

10 – 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit

FM Tuning range Aerial terminal Intermediate frequency Usable sensitivity Selectivity Signal-to-noise ratio

External aerial connector 10.7 MHz 9 dBf 75 dB at 400 kHz 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

Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensions Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories

Aerial terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity

LW: 153 – 281 kHz External aerial connector 10.7 MHz/450 kHz

MW: 30 µV LW: 50 µV Speaker outputs

(sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output 35 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

Power aerial relay control lead Power amplifier control lead Telephone ATT 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 (w/h/d) Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm (w/h/d) Approx. 1.2 kg Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1) Rotary Commander RM-X4S (1) BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs) CDX-828, CDX-727 MD changer (6 discs) MDX-65 Other CD/MD changers with the Sony-BUS system Source selector XA-C30

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

•Cancel the ATT function.

•Set the fader control to the centre 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. n 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 24) for details.

The beep sound is cancelled (page 18).

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.

Press 6 for two seconds.

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.

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Memorise the correct frequency.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

The broadcast signal is too weak. n Use manual tuning.

The “ST” indication flashes.

•Tune in the frequency accurately.

•The broadcast signal is too weak. n Set to the MONO mode (page 11).

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

The station is non-TP or has weak signal. n Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until “AF TA off” appears.

No traffic announcements.

•The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. n Tune to another station.

PTY displays “NONE.”

The station does not specify the programme type.

Error displays (when an optional CD/MD unit is connected)

The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard. Display

The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD unit.

Insert the magazine in the CD/MD unit.

No disc is inserted in the CD/MD unit.

Insert discs in the CD/MD unit.

A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem.

Insert another CD/MD.

A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.*2

Clean or insert the CD correctly.

An MD does not play because of some Insert another MD. problem.*2

No tracks have been recorded on an

Play an MD with recorded tracks on it.

The CD/MD unit cannot be operated

Press the reset button on the unit.

Push Reset because of some problem. lid of the MD unit is open or MDs

Not Ready The are not inserted properly.

Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.

*1 When an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear in the display.

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

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

MDX-C5970R MDX-C5960R Indicación

News Affairs Info Sport Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Pop M Rock M Easy M Light M Classics Other M Weather Finance Children Social A Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Country Nation M Oldies Folk M Document None

0dB MW: 531 – 1.602 kHz

LW: 153 – 281 kHz Conector de antena externa 10,7 MHz/450 kHz

MW: 30 µV LW: 50 µV Disco defectuoso (MD) sucio (CD).

MDX-C5970R MDX-C5960R Teckenfönster

News Affairs Info Sport Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Pop M Rock M Easy M Light M Classics Other M Weather Finance Children Social A Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Country Nation M Oldies Folk M Document None

LW: 153 – 281 kHz Extern antennanslutning 10,7 MHz/450 kHz MW: 30 µV LW: 50 µV

“NONE” visas under PTY.

MDX-C5970R MDX-C5960R Colocar o painel frontal

News Affairs Info Sport Educate Drama Culture Science Varied Pop M Rock M Easy M Light M Classics Other M Weather Finance Children Social A Religion Phone In Travel Leisure Jazz Country Nation M Oldies Folk M Document None

LW: 153 – 281 kHz Conector da antena externa 10,7 MHz/450 kHz

MW: 30 µV LW: 50 µV Sony Corporation Printed in Japan