FM/AM MiniDisc Player

Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones ######

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For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. Para obtener informacin sobre la instalacin y las conexines, consulte el manual de instalacin/conexiones suministrado. ##################################

MDX-C670

1997 by Sony Corporation

Welcome !

Thank you for purchasing the Sony MiniDisc Player. This unit lets you enjoy a variety of features by using a rotary remote. In addition to the MD playback and the radio operations, you can expand your system by connecting an optional CD/MD changer. If you connect an optional CD changer with the CD-TEXT function, the CD-TEXT information will appear in the display when you play back a CD-TEXT disc*.
* 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 Getting Started
Resetting the unit.. Detaching the front panel.. Preparing the rotary remote.. Setting the clock.. 4 5
With Optional Equipment CD/MD Changer
Playing a CD or an MD. Scanning the tracks Intro Scan.. Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play... Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play... Labeling a CD Disc Memo.. Locating a disc by name List-up.. Selecting the specific tracks for playback Bank... 15

MD Player

Listening to an MD.. 5 Playing an MD in various modes. 6
Memorising stations automatically Best Tuning Memory (BTM). Memorising only the desired stations. Receiving the memorised stations.. Storing the station names Station Memo.. Locating a station by name List-up... 9

Additional Information

Precautions.. Maintenance.. Dismounting the unit.. Location of controls.. Specifications... Troubleshooting guide.. Index.. 22

Other Functions

Using the rotary remote.. Adjusting the sound characteristics.. Muting the sound... Changing the sound and display settings.. 11 11
Attaching the front panel

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 ballpoint pen.
Align part A of the front panel to part B of the unit as illustrated, and push until it clicks.

Reset button

Note Pressing the reset button will erase the clock and some memorized functions.
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 windows 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.
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).
Press (OFF). Press (RELEASE) to open up the front panel. Then slide the front panel a little to the left, and pull it off towards you.
Preparing the rotary remote
When you mount the rotary remote, 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. When you carry the front panel with you, put it in the supplied front panel case.
SOUND MODE LIST LIST MODE SOUND

Setting the clock

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

Listening to an MD

Simply insert the MD. Playback starts automatically.

Labeled side up

Press (SHIFT), then press (2) (SET UP).

SUR EQ

SET UP

1 Press (4) (n).

The hour digit flashes.

2 Set the hour.

to go backward

SOURCE

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 on the display window, then the playing time will appear.

Elapsed playing time

Getting Started/MD Player

3 Press (4) (n).

The minute digits flash.

4 Set the minute.

Truck number * 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 (SCRL) 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 Stop playback Eject the MD Press 6 or (OFF) 6

Press (SHIFT).

SUR EQ SET UP

The clock starts.

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.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press (DSPL), the item changes as follows:
$ Elapsed playback time $ Disc name*1 $ Track name*2 $ 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.
Locating a specific track Automatic Music Sensor (AMS)
During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily.
To locate succeeding tracks To locate preceding tracks
Locating a specific point in a track Manual Search
During playback, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS). Release the button when you have found the desired point.

To search forward

Automatically scrolling a disc name Auto Scroll EN
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.

To search backward Note or appears in the display, that If means you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.
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.
Playing an MD in various modes
You can play MDs in various modes: Intro (Intro Scan) lets you play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks. Repeat (Repeat Play) repeats the current track. Shuf (Shuffle Play) plays all the tracks in random order.
During playback, press (SHIFT). Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until A.Scrl appears. Press (4) (n) to select A.Scrl on. Press (SHIFT).
Scanning for the desired track Intro scan
To cancel Auto Scroll, select A.Scrl off in step 2 above.
During playback, press (SHIFT). Every time you press (SHIFT), only the items you can select light up.
SET UP PLAY MODE REP SHUF
Displaying the recording date of the currently selected MD
Press (SCRL) for two seconds during MD playback. The recording date of the track is displayed for about three seconds.

Press (3) (PLAY MODE).

PLAY MODE

Intro off

Press (4) (n) to select Intro on.

Intro on

Memorising stations automatically

Best Tuning Memory (BTM)

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 and AM (or AM1, AM2) *). Caution When tuning in the station while driving, use Best Tuning Memory to prevent accidents.

Playback starts.

To go back to the normal playback mode, select Intro off in step 3 above.
Playing tracks repeatedly Repeat Play
During playback, press (SHIFT). Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until Repeat 1 appears.

Repeat play starts.

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Each time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows:

MD TUNER

MD Player/Radio
To go back to the normal playback mode, select Repeat off in step 2 above.
Playing tracks in random order Shuffle Play
Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band. Each time you press (MODE), the band changes as follows:

FM1 FM2 AM (or AM1 AM2)*

During playback, press (SHIFT).
Press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until Shuf 1 appears.
Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until B.T.M appears. Press (4) (n). The unit stores stations in the order of their frequencies on the number buttons. A beep sound and the setting is stored. Press (SHIFT).

Shuffle play starts.

To go back to the normal playback mode, select Shuf off in step 2 above.
* When you set the frequency select switch to the 9K position. Notes 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.

Memorising only the desired stations
You can store up to 10 stations on each band (20 for FM1 and FM2, 10 for AM (or AM1 and AM2)*) in the order of your choice.
If you cannot tune in a preset station
Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) momentarily to search for the station (automatic tuning). Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) repeatedly until the desired station is received.
Note If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press (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, press and hold either side of (SEEK/AMS) until the desired frequency appears (manual tuning).
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band (FM1, FM2 or AM (AM1, AM2)*). Press either side of (SEEK/AMS) to tune in the station that you want to store on the number button. Press the desired number button for two seconds until MEM appears. The number button indication appears in the display.
If FM stereo reception is poor Monaural Mode
* When you set the frequency select switch to the 9K position. Note If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be erased.
Press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until Mono is appears. Press (4) (n) repeatedly until Mono on appears. The sound improves, but becomes monaural (ST disappears). Press (SHIFT).
Receiving the memorised stations
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the tuner. Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the band (FM1, FM2 or AM (AM1, AM2)*). Press the number button ((1) to (10)) momentarily where the desired station is stored.
To go back to the normal mode, select Mono off in step 2 above.
Each time you press (DSPL), the items changes as follows:

Frequency Clock

* When you set the frequency select switch to the 9K position.
Storing the station names

Station Memo

You can assign a name to each radio station and store it in memory. The name of the current station appears in the display. You can store up to eight characters for each station.

By pressing in and rotating the control (the PRESET/DISC control)
By pressing the button (the SOURCE and MODE buttons)
Push in and rotate the control to: Receive the stations memorised on the number buttons. Change the disc.

Other operations

Rotate the VOL control to adjust the volume. Press (MUTE) to mute the sound.

(SOURCE)

(MODE)
Press (OFF) to turn off the unit.
Every time you press (SOURCE), the source changes as follows:

Tuner n CD n MD

Press (SOUND) to adjust the volume and sound menu.
Pressing (MODE) changes the operation in the following ways:
Tuner: FM1 n FM2 n AM (or AM1 n AM2) CD changer: CD1 n CD2 n MD changer: MD1 n MD2 n Tip When the POWER SELECT switch is set to position B, you can turn on this unit by pressing (SOURCE) on the rotary remote.
Press (LIST) to display the memorised names.
Changing the operative direction By rotating the control (the SEEK/ AMS control)
The operative direction of controls is factoryset as in the illustration below.

To increase

To decrease
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. Tune in the stations automatically. Rotate and hold the control to tune in the specific station.
If you need to mount the rotary remote on the right side of the steering column, you can reverse the controls operative direction.
Changing the sound and display settings
You can set: Clock (page 5) 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. 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. Contrast to adjust the contrast if the indications in the display are not recognizable because of the units installed position. Beep to turn on or off the beeps. RM (Rotary Remote) to change the operative direction of the controls of the rotary remote. Select norm to use the rotary remote as the factory preset position. Select rev when you mount the rotary remote on the right of the steering column. Loud (Loudness) to enjoy bass and treble even at low volume. Bass and treble will be reinforced. A. Scrl (Auto Scroll) (page 6 and 12) Disc MEMO/TEXT name (Disc memo/CDTEXT name) (page 14)

Press (SOUND) two seconds while pushing the VOL control.
Tip You can control the operative direction of controls with the unit.
Adjusting the sound characteristics
You can adjust bass, treble, balance and fader. Each source can store the bass and treble levels respectively.
Select the item you want to adjust by pressing (SOUND) repeatedly. VOL (volume) n BAS (bass) n TRE (treble) n BAL (balance) n FAD (fader)
Press (SHIFT). Press (2) (SET UP) repeatedly until the desired setting mode appears. Each time you press (2) (SET UP), the item changes as follows:
Clock n D.Info* n Amber/Green n Dimmer n Contrast n Beep n RM n Loud* n A.Scrl* n Disc MEMO/TEXT name* * When you have not turn the station or there is no CD/MD being played, these items will not appear. Note The displayed item will differ depending on the source.
Adjust the selected item by rotating the dial. Adjust within three seconds after selecting the item. (After three seconds, the dial functions as the volume control.)

Muting the sound

Press (MUTE) on the rotary remote. Mute on flashes momentarily. To restore the previous volume level, press (MUTE) again.
Tip The unit decreases the volume automatically when a telephone call comes in (Telephone-mute function).
Press (4) (n) to select the desired setting (for example: on or off). At Contrast setting, pressing (4) (n) makes the contrast higher, and pressing (1) (N) makes the contrast lower. Press (SHIFT). When the mode setting is complete, the normal playback mode appears.

With Optional Equipment

CD/MD Changer
You can control up to 7 CD changers and MD changers with this unit. If you connect an optional CD changer with the CD-TEXT function, the CD-TEXT information will appear in the display when you play back a CD-TEXT disc.
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, 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 or CDTEXT disc.

Playing a CD or an MD

Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the CD or MD. Press (MODE) until the desired changer appears. CD/MD playback starts.
If you press (DSPL) to change the display item, the disc or track name of the MD or CDTEXT disc is scrolled automatically whether you set the function on or off.
When a CD or an MD changer is connected, all the tracks play from the beginning.
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD, CDTEXT, or MD playback, the item changes as follows:
$ Elapsed playback time $ Disc name*1 /Artist name*2 $ Track name*3 $ Clock
During playback, press either side of (SEEK/AMS) once for each track you want to skip.
To locate succeeding tracks
To locate preceding tracks * If you have not labeled the disc or 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.
To search forward To search backward
You can label a personalized name for CDs and CD-TEXT discs with the disc memo function, refer to Labeling a CD (page 13).
Tip If the name of the MD or CD-TEXT disc is too long, you can scroll it across the display by pressing (SCRL) while the disc name or track name is displayed.
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 currently selected changer begins playback.
You can select: Shuf 1 to play the tracks on the current disc in a random order. Shuf 2 to play the tracks in the current changer in a random order. Shuf 3 to play all the tracks in a random order.

Scanning the tracks

Intro Scan
You can play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks on the currently selected disc.
During playback, press (SHIFT). Press (7) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.
z Shuf 1 z Shuf 2 Shuf off Z z Shuf 3
During playback, press (SHIFT), then press (3) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly until Intro appears. Press (4) (n) to select Intro on. Intro Scan starts. Press (SHIFT).

Shuffle Play starts.

Press (SHIFT). CD/MD Changer
To go back to the normal playback mode, select Intro off in step 2 above.

Labeling a CD Disc Memo (CD changer with custom file function) Playing tracks repeatedly

Repeat Play

You can select: Repeat 1 to repeat a track. Repeat 2 to repeat a disc. Repeat 3 to repeat all the discs in the current changer. 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 a disc by name and select the specific tracks for playback (page 15).
Play the CD and press (LIST) for two seconds.
During playback, press (SHIFT). Press (6) (REP) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.
z Repeat 1 z Repeat 2 Repeat off Z z Repeat 3

DISC NAME

1 ________

Repeat Play starts.

Enter the characters. 1 Rotate the dial in a clockwise direction 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_)

1 S_______

continue to next page n
If you rotate the dial in a counterclockwise direction, the characters 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.
Each time you press (DSPL) during CD playback, the item changes as follows:
$ Elapsed playback time $ Disc name/Artist name*1 $ Track name*2 $ Clock
1 * When you connect an optional CD changer with the CDTEXT function, the personalized label or the CD-TEXT disc name appears. See below to change the display.
- To change the displayed item press (4) (n). - To change the display using Display settings (page 11). 2 * If you connect an optional CD changer with the CDTEXT function, the CD-TEXT information will appear on the display when you playback a CD-TEXT disc. The display item will change depending on the setting as follows. Type of Priority display disc setting A B C D D.MEMO CD-TEXT D.MEMO CD-TEXT D.MEMO CD-TEXT D.MEMO CD-TEXT Actual display Disc memo CD-TEXT information Disc memo CD-TEXT information NO D.Name
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.
Displaying the disc memo name or CD-TEXT name

Notes You can set the Play and Skip mode on up to 24 tracks. You cannot set the Skip mode on all the tracks.
Playing the specific tracks only
You can select: Back 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 z Bank inv z Bank off
Selecting the specific tracks for playback
Bank (CD changer 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 on

Playback starts from the track following the current one.
Start playing the disc and press (SHIFT). Then press (3) (PLAY MODE) for two seconds.
To go back to the normal playing mode, select Bank off in step 2 above.

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

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 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.
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.

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.

Maintenance

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.

Dismounting the unit

Release key (supplied)

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.

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

Main unit

Back of the front panel

Location of controls

SEEK/AMS

OFF DSPL LIST SCRL

MODE SOURCE

RELEASE

Refer to the pages for details. 1 SEEK/AMS (seek/Automatic Music Sensor/manual search) button 6, 8, 12, SOUND button MODE (band/changer select) button 7, 8, 12, OFF button 4, Dial (volume/bass/treble/balance/fader control) 5, 9,11, 13, Display window (eject) button DSPL (display mode change) button 6, 8, 9, 12, LIST button Disc Memo 13, 14 List-up 9, 15 Station Memo 9 ! RELEASE (front panel release) button 4, 17 ! Reset button (located on the front side of the unit hidden by the front panel) 4 ! SOURCE (source select) button 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 14 ! SHIFT button PLAY MODE 6, 7, 8, 13, 15 REP 7, 13 SET UP 5, 6, 11, 12, 14 SHUF 7, 13 ! During radio reception: Number buttons 8 During CD/MD playback: Direct disc selection buttons 13 ! POWER SELECT switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See POWER SELECT Switch in the Installation/Connections manual. ! Frequency Select switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See Frequency Select Switch in the Installation/Connections manual. ! SCRL (scroll) button 5, 6, 12

Specifications

MD player section
Signal-to-noise ratio Frequency response Wow and flutter 90 dB 10 20,000 Hz Below measurable limit

General

Output Line out (2) Power antenna relay control lead Power amplifier control lead Telephone mute control lead Illumination control lead Bass 10 dB at 100 Hz Treble 10 dB at 10 kHz 12 V DC car battery (negative ground) Approx. 174 mm (w/h/d) Approx. 162 mm (w/h/d) Approx. 1.1 kg Rotary remote (1) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Front panel case (1) BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord) RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) RCA pin cord RC-63 (1 m), RC-64 (2 m), RC-65 (5 m) CD changer CDX-805 (10 discs), CDX-705 (10 discs), CDX-T65 (6 discs), CDX-T62 (6 discs) MD changer MDX-60, MDX-61 Source selector XA-C30

Tuner section

Tuning range FM tuning interval: 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable 87.5 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step) 87.5 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step) Aerial terminal External antenna connector Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz Usable sensitivity 10 dBf Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio 62 dB (stereo), 65 dB (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz 0.9 % (stereo), 0.5 % (mono) Separation 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response 30 15,000 Hz Capture ratio 2 dB Tone controls Power requirements Dimensions Mounting dimensions Mass Supplied accessories

Optional accessories

Tuning range AM tuning interval: 9 kHz/10 kHz switchable 531 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step) 530 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step) External antenna connector 10.71 MHz/450 kHz 30 V

Optional equipment

Antenna terminal Intermediate frequency Sensitivity

Power amplifier section

Outputs Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance ohms Maximum power output 35 W 4 (at 4 ohms)
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 that you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.
Problem No sound Cause/Solution Cancel the MUTE 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 power cord or battery has been disconnected. The reset button has been pressed. n Store again into the memory.
The contents of the memory have been erased.
Indications do not appear in the Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See Cleaning display. the connectors (page 17) for details. No beep tone The beep tone is muted.

EN CD/MD playback

Problem A disc cannot be loaded. Play does not begin. A disc is automatically ejected. The operation buttons do not function. The sound skips due to vibration. Cause/Solution Another MD is already loaded. The MD is forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way. Defective MD or dusty CD. The ambient temperature exceeds 50C. Press the reset button. 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 Preset tuning is not possible. Automatic tuning is not possible. The ST indication flashes. Cause/Solution Memorise the correct frequency. The broadcast signal is too weak. The broadcast signal is too weak. n Use manual tuning. Tune in the frequency correctly. The broadcast signal is too weak. n Set to the MONO mode (page 8).
Error displays (when the optional CD/MD changer is connected)
The following indications will flash for about five seconds, and an alarm sound will be heard. Display Cause The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD/MD changer. No disc is inserted in the CD/MD changer. A CD/MD cannot play because of some problem. A CD is dirty or inserted upside down.*2 An MD does not play because of some problem.*2
Solution Insert the disc in the CD/MD changer. Insert the discs in the CD/MD changer. Insert another CD/MD. Clean or insert the CD correctly. Insert another MD. Play an MD with recorded tracks on it. Press the reset button of the unit. Close the lid or inserted the MDs properly. Wait until the temperature goes down below 50C.
NO Mag NO Disc NG Discs Error

Blank*

No tracks have been recorded on an MD.*2 The CD/MD changer cannot be
Push Reset operated because of some problem. the MD changer is open Not Ready The lid ofnot inserted properly. or MDs are High Temp The ambient temperature is more than 50C.
*1 When an error occurs during playback of an MD or CD, the disc number of the MD or CD dose 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.
Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) 6, 12 Automatic tuning 8 Auto Scroll 6, 12

M, N, O

Manual search 6, 12 Manual tuning 8 MD playback 5 Memorising a station 8 Monaural mode 8 Mute 11
Balance 11 Bank Play 15 Bass 11 Beep tone 11 Best Tuning Memory (BTM) 7
PLAY MODE Bank 15 Intro 6, 13 Local 8 Mono 8
Caution alarm 4 CD playback 12 Clock 5
Radio 7 Repeat Play 7, 13 Reset 4 Rotary remote 4, 10
Dimmer 11 Direct disc selection 13 Disc Memo 13 Display 6, 9, 12, 14 Dual information 11
SET UP Amber 11 A.Scrl 11 Beep 11 Clock 5 Contrast 11 Dimmer 11 D.Info 11 Disc MEMO 11, 14 Green 11 Loud 11 RM 11 TEXT name 11, 14 Shuffle Play 7, 13 Station Memo 9

F, G, H

Fader 11 Front panel 4 Fuse 17

I, J, K